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Vol. 165 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 No. 155 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was of the school. In that same year, he al- CONGRATULATING EMD PERFORMANCE called to order by the Speaker pro tem- lowed women to attend for the first MATERIALS ON THEIR 40TH ANNIVERSARY pore (Mrs. BEATTY). time and he transitioned the college Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam f out of its role providing high school Speaker, I rise today to recognize the programs and into a 4 year, degree- 40th anniversary of EMD Performance DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO granting institution. Material’s Savannah location. TEMPORE Nearly 100 years later, the school re- I am so proud of the work this com- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- mains a vital part of the Savannah pany has done over the last 40 years, fore the House the following commu- community. They have earned patents providing nearly 140 jobs for citizens in nication from the Speaker: in battling Alzheimer’s and ALS, built the First Congressional District of WASHINGTON, DC, new science and technology buildings, Georgia. September 25, 2019. and purchased new property for a new More than just jobs alone, EMD I hereby appoint the Honorable JOYCE marine lab. brings a prestige to our area that BEATTY to act as Speaker pro tempore on Madam Speaker, I want to thank ev- comes along with its brand name. this day. eryone at Savannah State University, At the Savannah location specifi- NANCY PELOSI, cally, they manufacture ground- Speaker of the House of Representatives. especially President Kimberly Ballard- Washington, for following in Mr. breaking liquid crystals that are large- f Wiley’s footsteps to continue breaking ly responsible for advancing razor MORNING-HOUR DEBATE barriers, their commitment to the Sa- sharp margins in smartphones, laptops, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- vannah community, and for providing a flat-screen TVs, and more. ant to the order of the House of Janu- great education for the students. EMD’s success is a great example of ary 3, 2019, the Chair will now recog- WORLD PHARMACISTS’ DAY 2019 why the State of Georgia was named as nize Members from lists submitted by Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam the top State to do business for the the majority and minority leaders for Speaker, I rise today to recognize sixth year in a row. And Savannah morning-hour debate. World Pharmacists’ Day 2019 being itself has a strategic location with its The Chair will alternate recognition celebrated today. I am proud that we connection to a major seaport and between the parties. All time shall be have a day like this for people all over interstates. equally allocated between the parties, the world to remember the important Madam Speaker, I thank EMD for and in no event shall debate continue role that pharmacists play in keeping their work in our area, and I congratu- beyond 11:50 a.m. Each Member, other all of us and our loved ones healthy. late them on their anniversary. I hope than the majority and minority leaders There are currently over 2 million that we will have another 40 years of and the minority whip, shall be limited practicing pharmacists around the working together. to 5 minutes. world, but in each nation, pharmacists RECOGNIZING GEORGIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD f are combating unique problems. For Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam some countries pharmacists are at a se- Speaker, I rise today to recognize the RECOGNIZING CYRUS G. WILEY vere shortage. Georgia Army National Guard, whose The SPEAKER pro tempore. The In the United States, pharmacists last unit is coming home this month Chair recognizes the gentleman from have been thrown into the front lines from Afghanistan. Georgia (Mr. CARTER) for 5 minutes. of a critical issue: the opioid epidemic. Stationed at Fort Stewart in the Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Currently, more than 115 people die First Congressional District of Geor- Speaker, I rise today to recognize the every day from opioid addictions, and gia, the 177th Brigade Engineer Bat- ninth President of Savannah State pharmacists will play an integral role talion is the only unmanned aerial ve- University, Mr. Cyrus G. Wiley. in bringing this number all the way hicle unit in the entire Georgia Na- At the time called the Georgia State down to zero. tional Guard. Industrial College for Colored Youths, Madam Speaker, I encourage every- Because of that expertise, they re- Mr. Wiley made tremendous strides one to get to know their pharmacists mained in Afghanistan longer than forward for the oldest public histori- and to thank them for the work that other units, and their high quality of cally Black college in the State of they do. work has not gone unnoticed. Georgia. As the only pharmacist currently Upon returning home, they will be He started his term in 1921 and was serving in Congress, I thank all our working in a brand-new facility at Fort the first alumnus to become president pharmacists around the world. Stewart for the first time. I am proud

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:21 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25SE7.000 H25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE H7908 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 25, 2019 to have this group located in the First at Parkridge Pregnancy Medical Clinic In the debate over abortion, the late Congressional District of Georgia. in Lubbock, Texas. Pennsylvania Governor Bob Casey said: Madam Speaker, I thank them for Parkridge, a nonprofit pregnancy The real question is not when life begins, their service to our country, and I wel- center, is celebrating 26 years of pro- but when love begins. come them home. viding compassionate care to mothers For 26 years now, the people of f throughout their pregnancies, and Parkridge Pregnancy Center have been often in the most difficult of cir- WE HAVE BEEN VINDICATED coming alongside these young mothers cumstances. not in judgment, but in joy, not in con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The By providing ultrasounds, medical demnation, but to comfort, praying Chair recognizes the gentleman from services, material assistance, and even with them, loving them, and minis- Texas (Mr. GREEN) for 5 minutes. ministering to mothers’ deeper emo- tering to them and meeting their deep- Mr. GREEN of Texas. Madam Speak- tional and spiritual needs, the people est needs in their darkest hours. er, and still I rise, because I love my at Parkridge are truly and literally Thanks to the good and godly work country. saving lives. I rise today, Madam Speaker, to You see, Madam Speaker, they be- that they are doing, along with count- thank the Speaker of the House for lieve, like I do, that all life is a gift less organizations like them across standing up for this country, advancing from God. They believe in the words America, I hope, pray, and I believe the cause of justice, and taking on the etched into our Declaration of Inde- that we will soon see a day in our coun- challenge to protect our Nation, when pendence, our founding principle and try when every child is loved and every it is obvious that national security is fundamental belief that all of us are life, born or unborn, is celebrated, of great concern. created equally by God and endowed by cherished, and protected. I rise because there were persons who our creator with the right to life, lib- Madam Speaker, may God bless the made yesterday possible. There are erty, and the pursuit of happiness. Parkridge family, may He bless their some who say that yesterday was a tip- But for nearly 50 years now, we have mission to protect life and promote ping point, others say that things hap- fallen short of that national ethic. love, all to the praise of God, the au- pened that were the equivalent of a Ever since the Supreme Court erred in thor of both life and love. straw that broke the camel’s back as it Roe v. Wade, we have failed to protect Go west Texas. relates to impeachment, but I say that the sacred right for the most vulner- Madam Speaker, may I inquire how yesterday was a seminal moment in able among us, rejecting the notion much time I have remaining? time that has the potential to impact that life at every stage is equally valu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- the rest of our time. able, equally precious, not only in light tleman from Texas has 11⁄4 minutes re- I say that yesterday was a moment of of the Constitution, but in the eyes of maining. truth, and I say that there were people God. WE SHOULD BE MORE RESPONSIBLE IN CARRYING who made yesterday possible. Since then, over 60 million lives have OUT OUR CONSTITUTIONAL DUTIES I would like to read a statement into been terminated through the practice Mr. ARRINGTON. Madam Speaker, I the RECORD that will address many of of abortion in these United States. And would like to say that I feel like it is the people, not all, but many of the yet even in the shadow of this dark- incredibly irresponsible and premature people who made yesterday possible. ness, we can see rays of hope shining and careless for this body, led by our My statement reads: ‘‘On behalf of through. Speaker and the Democratic Party, to people of goodwill, I thank the first 58 Because of places like Parkridge, I rush to this conclusion and allege that who voted to move Articles of Im- believe the tide is finally turning, and our President has committed high peachment on November 6, 2017, the in the direction of life. All across our crimes. historic 66 who voted to move Articles country, the growing momentum for a I don’t believe this is under the aus- of Impeachment on January 19, 2018, culture of life is palpable. pices of pursuit of justice and truth. I and the noble 95 who voted to move Ar- Last week, we learned that the abor- think it is placating a certain group in ticles of Impeachment on July 17, 2019. tion rate in America has dropped to its the Democratic Party. For their tireless and progressive ef- lowest level at any point since 1973 and I think this is more of the bloodlust forts, I would also like to thank By the Roe v. Wade. for impeaching our President, not be- People; Center for Popular Democracy; We have seen States throughout the cause of high crimes, but because they Citizens Impeachment Coalition; Com- country taking bold action to defend hate him, they hate his personality, mon Cause; Courage Campaign; the inherent dignity of every human they hate his policies, but that is no CREDO; CREW; D.C. Action Lab; De- life, especially those who can’t speak justification. mocracy for America; Free Speech for up for themselves. We are better than that as a country. I am proud to have supported every People; Indivisible; Lawyers for Good We should be more responsible in how single pro-life measure considered in Government; Mainers For Accountable we faithfully carry out our constitu- this Chamber, from the Heartbeat Pro- Leadership; March for Truth; March for tional duties. tection Act, to the pain-capable protec- Truth—Boston; MoveOn; National As- So I look forward to reading the tions, to defunding Planned Parent- sociation for the Advancement of Col- transcript. I look forward to getting hood, to the recent born-alive protec- ored People, NAACP; Need to Impeach; the facts. tion legislation. NextGen America; Our Revolution; Republican or Democrat, Madam Popular Democracy; Progressive Demo- I stand behind our President 100 per- cent in his efforts to reshape the courts Speaker, we ought to look at the facts crats of America; Revolving Door and we ought to be very judicious and Project; Social Security Works; Stand so that judges adhere to the Constitu- tion and to the independent and inter- careful and certainly responsible when Up America; and Women’s March. wielding our constitutional oversight, With nearly 200 Members of the pretive role that they are supposed to and certainly that provision of im- House of Representatives favoring im- play, rather than legislating from the peachment. peachment inquiry, we have been vindi- bench and imposing their policy pref- So that is what I am going to do on cated. However, our approach is not erences on the American people. behalf of the good people of west Texas one that has ended as of yesterday. We This is one of the most important and my beloved countrymen across the need 218 to vote for impeachment. and certainly lasting legacies of this United States. There is more to be done. President, and I am proud to say and f f excited to say the Senate has recently confirmed President Trump’s 150th ju- b 1015 PARKRIDGE PREGNANCY CENTER dicial nominee. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The But I also recognize that in order to TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE AND Chair recognizes the gentleman from build a lasting culture of life, we are LEGACY OF JUANITA ABERNATHY Texas (Mr. ARRINGTON) for 5 minutes. going to need to do more than just The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. ARRINGTON. Madam Speaker, I change laws. We are going to have to Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from rise today to recognize the good people change hearts. Alabama (Ms. SEWELL) for 5 minutes.

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Zelensky, President Zelensky says: We, nita Abernathy, a selfless leader in the At this same time, understanding the here in Ukraine, are trying to drain the struggle for civil rights whose direc- link between race and economic in- swamp much in the way you are work- tion and tireless engagement was an equality in this country, Mrs. Aber- ing to drain the swamp in the United integral part in the movement of civil nathy fought to establish a national States of America. rights and voting rights in America. food stamp program for low-income This wasn’t a call about leverage. She, sadly, passed earlier this month. families and a national free meal pro- This wasn’t a call about threats. This From the Montgomery bus boycott gram for public schoolchildren. was a mutually appreciative and mutu- to the marches from Selma to Mont- A true servant leader, Mrs. ally laudatory call between two leaders gomery and onward to Washington, Abernathy’s brilliant mind, full heart, who are trying to clean up some of the D.C., and beyond, Mrs. Abernathy and resilient spirit should remind all of garbage in their respective countries played a key role in our Nation’s us of what constitutes a full and won- that has polluted politics. proudest instance of civic engagement. derful life. Now, the President does ask for a She fought boldly alongside her hus- On a personal note, I was honored to favor from President Zelensky, but the band, Reverend Dr. Ralph Abernathy, get to know Mrs. Abernathy during her favor is on behalf of our Nation. The and her dear friends and fellow archi- many pilgrimages to my hometown of favor we seek is cooperation between tects of the movement, Reverend Dr. Selma, Alabama, for the annual com- the Zelensky government and Attorney Martin Luther King, Jr., and Mrs. memoration of Bloody Sunday and the General Bill Barr as we work to deter- Coretta Scott King. Selma to Montgomery marches. mine what activities in Ukraine may While many male leaders of the civil She was a powerful voice for change have been in any way involved in the rights movement have rightfully be- and a proud product of Alabama’s 2016—not 2020, but 2016—efforts to come household names, the women of Black Belt who passionately protected interfere with the United States elec- the movement, whose struggles and the legacy of her husband and their tion. sacrifices were equal and whose par- lifelong work together to advance civil The President even references ticipation was necessary, have not en- rights. CrowdStrike, attempting to get to the joyed the same recognition. Mrs. Jua- Mrs. Abernathy graciously encour- bottom of these improper actions, nita Abernathy was a brilliant, coura- aged me to run for Congress and hon- which, again, may have emanated from geous leader in her own right, and ored me with her presence in my home- Ukraine. John Solomon with The Hill has a great deal of reporting on that today, we recognize her remarkable town of Selma on election night when very question. and distinct contributions. I won in November 2010. I saw in her Zelensky ran against corruption. Mrs. Abernathy was born on Decem- face that night the pride she felt wit- Thus, it would be only appropriate ber 1, 1931, in Uniontown, Alabama. She nessing the election of Alabama’s first that, in a conversation about that elec- was the youngest of eight children born Black Congresswoman. I prevailed be- tion victory, they would discuss and to Alexander and Ella Gilmore Jones. cause of her personal courage and sac- reference what are, obviously, mutual In the ninth grade, she met her future rifice that paved the way for future goals between the United States and husband, Reverend Dr. Ralph Aber- generations of Black children like me Ukraine to have the world safer for de- nathy, who wrote in his memoir that to succeed. mocracy. he was impressed by her audacious Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues The President also mentions Mayor spirit and her inherent dignity. In 1952, to join me in paying tribute and honor Rudy Giuliani. Let me be clear about after Mrs. Abernathy finished her B.S. to Alabama native Mrs. Juanita Jones this: Mayor Giuliani has every right to in business education at Tennessee Abernathy on the passing of this civil go to Ukraine to try to ascertain State University, she and Dr. Ralph rights icon and true American heroine, whether or not activities in that coun- Abernathy were married. whose tremendous efforts helped propel try were harming his client as a result Mrs. and Reverend Abernathy moved our Nation toward a more perfect of the corrupt connections that may to Montgomery, Alabama, where she Union. have existed between the DNC and became the secretary for the Alabama f some elements in Ukraine. chapter of the NAACP and taught high I feel like we have been here before. school courses on business education SPEAKER’S ACTIONS HAVE EMBARRASSED CONGRESS House Democrats told us it was all while Reverend Abernathy became the about collusion. We had to wait for the pastor of the First Baptist Church on The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mueller report. Well, when the Mueller Ripley Street. Chair recognizes the gentleman from report falls flat on collusion, then it is In 1955, around the family dining Florida (Mr. GAETZ) for 5 minutes. all about obstruction of justice. Until room table, Mrs. Abernathy wrote a Mr. GAETZ. Madam Speaker, the Robert Mueller testifies and that falls business plan for the Montgomery bus transcript has now been released of the flat, then it is all about abuse of power. boycott, a plan that later served as a phone conversation between President Until the Democrats go to court and blueprint for the civil rights move- Trump and President Zelensky. are unable to make the case in court ment. Meant to last only 1 day, the The evidence is clear, unfortunately, that there has been an abuse of power. Montgomery bus boycott went on for that the Speaker of the House of Rep- Now, lo and behold, it is all about 381 days, eventually leading to the resentatives has been functionally Ukraine. courts desegregating public transit. catfished into a politically fatal im- Do you know what? I saw this movie In retaliation to the success of the peachment proceeding based on ru- as it related to Russia. I didn’t like it Montgomery bus boycott, the Aber- mors, based on faulty evidence, and very much, and I doubt I am going to nathy home was bombed. Reverend based on a bloodlust for the President, enjoy the cheap Ukrainian knockoff. Abernathy was in Atlanta at the time, politically, that does not serve our Na- The Speaker has embraced these con- but it was said that Mrs. Abernathy tion well. cerns. I fear that her embrace of im- and her children only survived because Let me give you the high points. peachment does great damage to the the bomb landed off by 2 feet. There is no quid pro quo between Presi- House of Representatives. There may Over the years, Mrs. Abernathy en- dent Trump and President Zelensky for be a time where we have to solemnly dured terror, harassment, and unbri- anything, much less military aid. exercise our impeachment powers be- dled hatred from white supremacists in There is no eight times a reference to cause there is true crime or corruption, her community and beyond. Yet, in the Joe Biden. I think The Wall Street and the Speaker’s actions have embar- face of unimaginable threats, she Journal will have a good deal of re- rassed the United States Congress and maintained her innate dignity and tracting to do today. In fact, President harm our entire country. bravery. Zelensky, himself, identifies the root- President Zelensky, in this call, indi- In 1961, Mrs. Abernathy and her hus- ing out of corruption as the reason for cates that he will conduct an investiga- band moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where his election. tion into corruption. It is a promise

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:23 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25SE7.005 H25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE H7910 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 25, 2019 not only that he made to President and doing it to earn money, millions things, in making the oligarchs and their co- Trump but that he made to his own and millions of dollars from Kremlin defendants the largest commercial real es- citizens. In that promise, President allies. What an abomination to liberty. tate holders in Cleveland. Since Ukraine’s Euromaidan Revolu- With money siphoned from public bonds Zelensky says that any investigation and 20 million private Ukrainian citizens will be both open and candid, open and tion of Dignity 5 years ago, the Ukrain- who’d opened accounts with PrivatBank, the candid investigations of corruption of ian people have bravely demonstrated oligarchs Igor Kolomoisky and Gennadiy election meddling. I sure would like to their resolute commitment to their na- Bogolyubov doled out corporate loans to see that level of candidness and open- tion’s democratic future. shell companies that they controlled. They ness in our House of Representatives. The latest example is the recent his- used PrivatBank ‘‘as their own personal Certainly, my greatest hope is that toric Presidential and parliamentary piggy bank,’’ in the words of the complaint. the Attorney General’s investigation elections in Ukraine, which inter- Those loans were then laundered in mul- tiple digital transactions, sent through doz- into the corrupt origins of the efforts national observers lauded as free and ens of other shell companies that had been to smear the President of the United fair. What progress. created exclusively for the purpose of laun- States will be exposed and those re- Ukraine has managed to make crit- dering. These accounts were managed by co- sponsible will go to jail. ical reforms, despite the immense pres- conspirators at PrivatBank’s branch in Cy- That is how we restore honor to this sure of Russia’s illegal invasion of prus. House. That is how we solve and heal Ukraine in which 13,000 poorly The true origin of the money thus con- some of the great wounds that were in- equipped Ukrainian troops and many cealed, funds were then shipped to LLCs in flicted on this body by the Speaker civilians who were in the pathway lost Delaware (hence the legal filing there). Those LLCs—‘‘One Cleveland Center, LLC,’’ yesterday. Maybe next time the radical their lives; 30,000 have been injured; to take just one example—were used to ac- left will wait for the facts before en- and 1.5 million Ukrainians have been quire properties and metalworking facilities gaging in a reflexive, fact-free im- dispossessed of their properties and are in the U.S. Kolomoisky and Bogolyubov are peachment. displaced. mineral magnates and own mining factories f Tragically, Ukraine is at war and and metalworking plants in Ukraine. must fight a two-front war: one against The men on the ground in the United SUPPORT UKRAINIAN PEOPLE BY Russia and one against the enemy from States, according to the complaint, were a ROOTING OUT CORRUPTION within, the scourge of corruption aided Miami-based trio: Mordechai ‘‘Motti’’ Korf, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The his brother-in-law Chaim Schochet, and by Kremlin allies every minute of Uriel Laber. These three men managed the Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from every day. ‘‘Optima’’ companies: Optima International, Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR) for 5 minutes. While Ukraine has sought to shake Optima Ventures and Optima Acquisitions, Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, as co- off the vestiges of Soviet repression, all of which were created and ultimately chair of the House Congressional Ukraine’s oligarch class has subverted controlled by Kolomoisky and Bogolyubov. Ukrainian Caucus, I rise to provide this progress in order to steal and plun- ‘‘Optima Ventures’’ should be a familiar some background on why the conversa- der from the people of that nation to local name. It was the company, launched in 2007, used to acquire properties in the U.S. tions between President Donald Trump advance their own sick, insatiable, and and the newly elected President of for Kolomoisky and Bogolyubov. The major- corrupt moneyed interests. ity of these properties were in Cleveland. Ukraine, President Volodymyr In fact, it might surprise people to Chaim Schochet was Optima’s ‘‘front man’’ Zelensky, are so vitally important to hear that, in the State of Ohio, the in Northeast Ohio. He told the Plain Dealer liberty and our Nation’s national secu- Ukrainian oligarch who owned the tele- in 2012 that his local goals were twofold: rity. vision station that made the current ‘‘making money for investors betting on the There is no more important strategic President of Ukraine famous is the upside of a Midwestern city, and contrib- alliance for liberty and with our mili- largest commercial real estate owner uting to the betterment of a downtown that tary than America’s membership with more high-profile buyers ha[d] passed by.’’ in Cleveland, Ohio. With a net worth of But his investors’ funds were ill-gotten, ac- European allies in NATO, our depend- over $1.2 billion, Ihor Kolomoisky is cording to the complaint, proceeds from able transatlantic allies who stood at one of the richest oligarchs in Ukraine. ‘‘massive, systematic and fraudulent loan our side through so many battles for But he travels between Ukraine, Cy- misappropriation and recycling schemes. (In the values we share. The blood lands of prus, Israel, and here. His own son was the 2012 PD piece referenced above, Schochet Europe directly influence the very on the basketball team at Cleveland was reportedly ‘‘circumspect about dis- founding of our Republic, our funda- State University. cussing how [Optima Ventures] is structured mental ideals of democracy. NATO, But this oligarch ran the show, serv- or who the major investors are.’’) The loan recycling schemes were function- today, stands ready every hour of every ant of the people, who propelled Presi- ally identical to a ponzi scheme, except in- day to defend our liberty. dent Zelensky to stardom. And so the stead of paying purported profits to early in- Ukraine, today, is the scrimmage question for history is: Will President vestors with funds from more recent inves- line for liberty for its defense on the Zelensky be his own man, or will he be tors, the Ukrainian oligarchs and their cro- European Continent. Thus, when a U.S. beholden to oligarchs? Will he stand for nies within PrivatBank paid off early fraudu- President holds back military assist- liberty, and will the people of this lent corporate loans with money from new ance to Ukraine through NATO and country and this House, who are the fraudulent corporate loans. other instrumentalities, Congress must ‘‘On paper, this appeared to be a repay- Representatives, stand for liberty ment,’’ the complaint explains. ‘‘But in re- insist on transparency on any con- against repression? ality, it was a sham and fraud, as versations that relate to our coopera- Madam Speaker, I include in the PrivatBank was repaying itself and increas- tion with the nation of Ukraine. RECORD material related to my re- ing its outstanding liabilities in the process. Please let me remind, after the col- marks this morning. This process was carried out over and over lapse of communist Russia in 1991, offi- [From Clevescene, June 11, 2019] again, over a period of many years.’’ In December 2016, the Ukrainian state was cially known as the Union of Soviet HOW UKRAINIAN OLIGARCHS SECRETLY BECAME forced to nationalize PrivatBank as a result Socialist Republics, Ukraine became a THE LARGEST REAL ESTATE OWNERS IN of the oligarchs’ conduct. The state injected free nation. At least it had a chance to DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND more than $5.5 billion into the bank to pre- be. Ukraine had been occupied for all of (By Sam Allard) vent its collapse, and ‘‘preserve the stability modern history by Russia and began its In an explosive legal complaint filed last of the [Ukrainian] financial system.’’ In 2018, jagged path forward to the free world, month in Delaware, attorneys for a major the bank reverted to private ownership. a path that has been tortuous and Ukrainian bank alleged that two oligarchs The complaint alleges that Korf, Schochet fraught with danger and setbacks. who founded the bank and controlled it from and Laber were in on the racket, aware of It will be a permanent blot on Amer- 2006 to 2016 laundered hundreds of millions of the systematic corruption because they were ican history that certain Americans, dollars in fraudulent corporate loans to pur- under direct supervision from Kolomoisky including President Trump’s campaign chase assets in the United States and un- and Bogolyubov (or their trusted lieutenant justly enrich themselves and their associ- inside PrivatBank, Timur Novikov), and be- manager, Paul Manafort, and several ates. cause they were enriched in the process. other Trump operatives were actually Dubbed the ‘‘Optima Schemes’’ in the 104- Korf, Schochet and Laber received ‘‘substan- involved in supporting the corrupt pro- page document, these ‘‘brazen fraudulent tial financial remuneration,’’ according to Russian political operatives in Ukraine schemes’’ were successful, among other the complaint, which they used to acquire

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:25 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25SE7.006 H25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE September 25, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7911 millions of dollars worth of property in Flor- A sale was in the works with K&D develop- about H.R. 1595, the SAFE Banking ida. ment last year, but K&D pulled out, calling Act. Later today, we will consider this Using the laundered loan proceeds, Optima the project ‘‘unworkable.’’ Though Optima important piece of right-sized, prag- acquired the following Cleveland buildings: had purchased it for $34 million in 2008, it matic legislation that tackles prob- One Cleveland Center: 1375 E. 9th St. Ac- was appraised for only about $20 million last lems facing our communities. quired for $86.3 million in May, 2008. year. The Plain Dealer reported that the 55 Public Square. Acquired for $34 million building was ‘‘in dire need of a makeover’’ H.R. 1595, the SAFE Banking Act, is in July, 2008. and that ‘‘only a smattering’’ of businesses a bipartisan bill that confronts a prob- Huntington Building: 925 Euclid Ave. Ac- occupied the 2nd through 11th floors of the lem that has arisen from the conflict quired for $18.5 million in June, 2010. 22-story structure. The John Q Steakhouse between State and Federal law and is AECOM/Penton Media Building: 1300 E. 9th space on the ground floor has been vacant for currently endangering communities, as St. Acquired for $46.5 million in August, 2010. years. well as inhibiting small businesses Crowne Plaza Building: 777 St. Clair Ave. Optima retains a management stake in from growing. Acquired in a joint venture with Denver- what is now the downtown Westin Hotel (for- Currently, 33 States, including my based Sage Hospitality Group. merly the Crowne Plaza) and owns One home State of Oklahoma, have passed Here’s an example of exactly how the prop- Cleveland Center, which it refinanced in 2010. erties were acquired, via the complaint: some form of legalized cannabis. How- Optima Management Group, the manage- ever, due to the schedule I status in On April 29 and 30, 2008 . . . two Ukrainian ment company affiliated with Optima Ven- [metal plants] owned or controlled by tures, also works out of One Cleveland Cen- Federal law, it is illegal for banks [Kolomoisky and Bogolyubov] drew down $2.7 ter. across this country to work with can- million and $4.3 million in loan proceeds Scene spoke with a representative there by nabis and cannabis-related businesses, from PrivatBank Ukraine. The purpose of phone, who asked that questions for Chaim even in States where it has been legal- the loans was ‘‘financing of current business Schochet about the so-called ‘‘Optima ized. activities of the entity.’’ On April 30, 2008, Schemes’’ be submitted via email. Shochet This prevents businesses from using Bocatoro Enterprises Ltd. (‘‘Bocatoro Enter- provided the following via Optima Manage- banks to deposit their revenue, pay prises’’), a Cypriot entity owned or con- ment Group late Tuesday afternoon: their bills, finance capital improve- trolled by [Kolomoisky and Bogolyubov] The allegations in this lawsuit—part of an drew down $40 million in loan proceeds from ment projects, and makes it chal- orchestrated political attack by a Ukrainian lenging for them to file their taxes. PrivatBank Cyprus for ‘‘replenishment of bank against investors in our thriving busi- floating assets for payments according to This has also created a serious safety nesses—are false, defamatory and utterly hazard for cannabis and cannabis-re- contracts, including purchase of shares.’’ without merit. We intend not only to contest However, the loan proceeds were not used but to disprove these reckless allegations, lated businesses by forcing them to for their stated purposes. Instead, the loan and to demonstrate that they are part of a hold on to large amounts of cash on proceeds were combined with funds from smear campaign driven by a Ukrainian polit- their premises and increases the likeli- other sources linked to [Kolomoisky and ical agenda that we have nothing to do with. hood of tax evasion, which has been Bogolyubov] and laundered in forty-two We are immensely proud of our extensive historically prevalent among cash-only transactions through fifteen Laundering Ac- track record building a vibrant real estate counts, including the accounts of Defendant businesses. portfolio in Cleveland, and we will not let a Kolomoisky’s Divot Enterprises, Ralkon The SAFE Banking Act resolves frivolous lawsuit tarnish our hard-earned Commercial, and Pavanti Enterprises, as these issues by creating a legal path- reputation or distract us from our mission to well as Defendant Bogolyubov’s Bonique, and way for banks to serve cannabis and continue to serve the interests of the Cleve- [K&B’s] Blisont Capital and Brotstone ac- cannabis-related businesses without land community. counts. Filed on behalf of the current PrivatBank fear of Federal sanctions. On information and belief, [K&B] and their shareholders, the Delaware complaint seeks Importantly, this bill defends States’ co-conspirators used Pavanti Enterprises to damages which could include all of Optima’s rights by allowing banks in States misappropriate and transfer a combined $36.1 U.S. assets. Those include properties in Dal- where cannabis is legal to serve these million into the U.S. to the Multi-State las and Louisville and metallurgical assets businesses, but does not force banks to Title Agency Ltd. to fund the acquisition of in addition to the Cleveland portfolio. serve them and does not force it in One Cleveland [Center] through Optima One Among the metallurgical assets that Optima Cleveland Center LLC for Optima Ventures. States where it is illegal. Acquisitions acquired was a steelmaking At its height, Optima Ventures controlled Last year, Oklahoma legalized med- plant in Warren, Ohio, called Warren Steel 2.8 million square feet of downtown Cleve- ical cannabis, and, since then, Okla- Holdings LLC. Warren Steel shuttered per- land commercial real estate. This was a larg- homa’s industry has become one of the manently in 2016 and laid off 162 workers due er footprint than even Forest City Enter- fastest growing in the Nation. Just this to ‘‘unforeseeable business circumstances.’’ prises at the time. past April, Oklahomans spent more In recent years, Optima has been selling off Kolomoisky and Bogolyubov are now back in Ukraine after having fled from their resi- than $18 million on medical cannabis, its Cleveland properties, most of which have and the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana fallen into disrepair and suffer from high va- dences in Switzerland to Israel in 2018. Both oligarchs reportedly have Ukrainian, Israeli Authority has licensed 1,400 cancy rates. dispensaries and 2,700 commercial The AECOM building, for example, which and Cypriot citizenship. Optima acquired in $46.5 million in 2010, was The Daily Beast reported in April that growers in the State. sold to New-Jersey based Rugy Realty last Kolomoisky is under FBI investigation and This industry is bringing revenue to summer for $38 million. When Optima bought that the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the North- our State, creating small businesses, AECOM (the former Penton Media Building), ern District of Ohio was involved in a wide- and helping those who suffer with it was 90-percent occupied. But when Rugby ranging probe. Kolomoisky’s lawyer said physical illness to relieve their ail- purchased it last year, it had dropped to only that his client ‘‘categorically denied’’ laun- ments. The SAFE Banking Act sup- 57-percent occupancy and was in need of sig- dering any money into the United States. ports this growing Oklahoma industry, nificant renovations. Kolomoisky has reportedly returned to Ukraine, however, with the tacit protection our banks, and works to keep Oklaho- ‘‘We’ll fully renovate the lobby so it fits mans that work in and around this in- the 21st century and doesn’t look like the of new president Volodymyr Zelenskiy, a co- median who played the Ukrainian President dustry safe. 1980s,’’ Rugby principal Robert Ades said at Madam Speaker, I encourage my col- the time of purchase. Rugby’s plans also in- on the TV show Servant of the People (now cluded updating the elevators, the mechan- streaming on Netflix). leagues to support this pragmatic leg- ical components of which reportedly dated That show, immensely popular in Ukraine, islation that makes our community back to 1972. aired on a network owned by Kolomoisky. safer, protects States’ rights, supports The Huntington Building (The 925 Build- f small businesses, and grows our econ- ing) was sold to Frank Sinito’s Millennia omy. b 1030 Companies last year for $40 million. A full f overhaul of the building was projected to cost $300 million. The property was charac- LEGALIZE BANKS WORKING WITH RECESS CANNABIS-RELATED BUSINESSES terized by the PD at the time of sale as a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ‘‘gaping hole in the heart of a revitalizing The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair downtown.’’ Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from A situation of disrepair and vacancy can declares the House in recess until noon also be found at 55 Public Square, the only Oklahoma (Ms. KENDRA S. HORN) for 5 today. building other than One Cleveland Center minutes. Accordingly (at 10 o’clock and 32 that remains in Optima’s local ownership Ms. KENDRA S. HORN of Oklahoma. minutes a.m.), the House stood in re- portfolio. Madam Speaker, I rise today to talk cess.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:23 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25SE7.008 H25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE H7912 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 25, 2019 b 1200 Summit Church has gone from 300 Roxanne, and dedicated staff from the members to over 10,000, making it one Washington and district offices. AFTER RECESS of the fastest growing churches in our This year, the tour took us to the The recess having expired, the House country. Clemson University Sandhill Research was called to order by the Speaker pro His vision is to plant 1,000 new and Education Center in Columbia. The tempore (Mr. CUELLAR) at noon. churches around the world by the year Sandhill Research and Education Cen- f 2050. ter plays a vital role in the growth of He believes the deeper we dive into statewide agribusiness. PRAYER the extravagant love of Christ, the We were welcomed by long-time Dr. J.D. Greear, The Summit Church, more our lives will be filled with un- friend, Director Kathy Coleman. Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, of- quenchable joy, reckless generosity, During the visit, we heard updates fered the following prayer: and audacious faith. from faculty members Cory Heaton, Almighty Father, we ask You for Pastor J.D. is the author of several Adam Kantrovich, and Nathan Smith Your help in guiding the affairs of this life-transforming books and is the cur- on their research in agribusiness pro- great Nation. We acknowledge that you rent president of the Southern Baptist gramming, which promotes President have appointed governments for the Convention. Donald Trump’s policies of farm ex- promotion of peace, for the preserva- One of his most important accom- ports. tion of justice, and the protection of plishments is his dedication to his wife, We learned from farm manager Cody liberty. We recognize that the wisdom Veronica, and their four children. Bishop of the incubator program, to accomplish these things comes only It is an honor to have him here in which provides small plots for startup from You. Washington, D.C., today. He is also the farmers to begin growing their busi- May You grant that this body rule in mentor of my pastor, Andrew Hopper. ness. a way that directs the men, women, Mr. Speaker, I look forward to his The visit was jointly hosted with the and children of this country towards continued work as a father, as a pastor, South Carolina Farm Bureau. We were Your goodness, and enables them to re- and as a leader. welcomed by David Wilson, Gary spond in thankfulness to You, knowing f Spires, and Charles Wingard. that each of us must give an account In conclusion, God bless our troops, for our decisions and our actions to ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER and we will never forget September the You. PRO TEMPORE 11th in the global war on terrorism. May we perceive the love that You The SPEAKER pro tempore. The f have for us, and may that translate Chair will entertain up to 15 further re- INVESTIGATE FORMER VICE into love for one another, especially quests for 1-minute speeches on each PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN AND HIS the most vulnerable. side of the aisle. SON, HUNTER BIDEN Finally, may we recognize that all of f this comes as a gift from You, em- (Mr. LAMBORN asked and was given bodied in Jesus Christ, who was pun- AN IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY IS permission to address the House for 1 ished for our sin and raised to life so NECESSARY minute and to revise and extend his re- that we could find new life in Him. marks.) (Mr. HIGGINS of New York asked and Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Speaker, I rise It is in His name that I pray. was given permission to address the Amen. today to call for an investigation into House for 1 minute.) former Vice President Joe Biden and f Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. his son, Hunter Biden, for their uneth- Speaker, with each passing day, we see THE JOURNAL ical and potentially criminal actions in an erosion of this country’s ideals by a Ukraine. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The President who freely sidesteps Con- In 2014, after being discharged from Chair has examined the Journal of the gress, profits off his position, obstructs the Navy for cocaine use, Hunter Biden last day’s proceedings and announces justice, and places personal petty poli- was named a board member of Burisma to the House his approval thereof. tics before national security. Holdings. Burisma is a natural gas Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- The validity of these violations is not company that was being investigated nal stands approved. in question. They are happening before by the Ukrainian Government for cor- f us. ruption. The Intelligence inspector general, This strange hire for a million dol- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE who was appointed by President lars a year was around the same period The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the Trump, said that the whistleblower that Vice President Joe Biden was the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. complaint is of both urgent concern primary American liaison to Ukraine, WILSON) come forward and lead the and credible, and its public release is supposedly assisting their new govern- House in the Pledge of Allegiance. the National Intelligence director’s ob- ment in combating corruption. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina led ligation to the American people. Just last year, Joe Biden bragged to the Pledge of Allegiance as follows: An impeachment inquiry is necessary the Council on Foreign Relations that I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the to protect the values included in our he threatened the Ukrainian Govern- United States of America, and to the Repub- Constitution and to deliver the truth ment while vice president with the loss lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Americans deserve. of a billion dollars unless they fired the indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- prosecutor general leading the ethics f bers are reminded to refrain from en- probe into Hunter Biden, or America gaging in personalities toward the would cut off that foreign aid. WELCOMING DR. J.D. GREEAR President. Talk about quid pro quo. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without f It is clear: Democrats would rather objection, the gentleman from North smear President Trump than inves- SANDHILL RESEARCH AND Carolina (Mr. WALKER) is recognized tigate Biden’s corrupt bullying of the EDUCATION CENTER for 1 minute. Ukrainian Government. There was no objection. (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina f Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, you have asked and was given permission to ad- just heard from a man, J.D. Greear, dress the House for 1 minute and to re- AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE that I have the distinct privilege of vise and extend his remarks.) OPTIONS calling my friend. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. (Mr. BUDD asked and was given per- Pastor J.D. Greear leads The Summit Speaker, each August, I participate in mission to address the House for 1 Church in Durham, North Carolina. a bus tour of South Carolina’s Second minute and to revise and extend his re- Under Pastor J.D.’s leadership, The Congressional District with my wife, marks.)

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:23 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25SE7.009 H25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE September 25, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7913 Mr. BUDD. Mr. Speaker, when Con- century helps our community grow and controlled by the chair and ranking mi- gress passed the Affordable Care Act in stronger and make west Michigan a nority member of the Committee on Home- 2010, President Obama made a famous better place to live, work, and raise a land Security; and (2) one motion to recom- mit with or without instructions. promise: that the American people family. SEC. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it would be able to keep the plans they f shall be in order to consider in the House the liked while paying less for health in- bill (H.R. 3525) to amend the Homeland Secu- surance. But, Mr. Speaker, that famous COMMUNICATION FROM THE rity Act of 2002 to direct the Commissioner promise was false, and ObamaCare’s CLERK OF THE HOUSE of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to es- consequences are still being felt to this The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- tablish uniform processes for medical screen- day. ing of individuals interdicted between ports fore the House the following commu- of entry, and for other purposes. All points of Over the preceding decade, premiums nication from the Clerk of the House of order against consideration of the bill are for individual coverage have more than Representatives: waived. In lieu of the amendment in the na- doubled, patient choice has declined, OFFICE OF THE CLERK, ture of a substitute recommended by the and State exchanges have collapsed. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committee on Homeland Security now print- This upheaval is a direct result of the Washington, DC, September 25, 2019. ed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of law’s rigid and costly regulations that Hon. NANCY PELOSI, a substitute consisting of the text of Rules predated the Trump administration. The Speaker, House of Representatives, Committee Print 116-33 shall be considered In order to bring down costs and in- Washington, DC. as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order crease choice, today I introduced the DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II against provisions in the bill, as amended, Flexibility Through Lower Expenses of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- are waived. The previous question shall be Healthcare Act, or the FLEX Act. tives, the Clerk received the following mes- considered as ordered on the bill, as amend- The FLEX Act codifies into law the sage from the Secretary of the Senate on ed, and on any further amendment thereto, Trump administration’s rules on short September 25, 2019, at 9:28 a.m.: to final passage without intervening motion term, limited duration, and association That the Senate passed with an amend- except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided healthcare plans. This will allow small ment H.R. 1158. and controlled by the chair and ranking mi- That the Senate passed without amend- nority member of the Committee on Home- businesses to band together to pur- land Security; and (2) one motion to recom- chase affordable plans and give con- ment H.R. 1590. With best wishes, I am mit with or without instructions. sumers the freedom to purchase low- EC. 3. Upon adoption of this resolution it Sincerely, S shall be in order without intervention of any cost, short-term plans if they need to. CHERYL L. JOHNSON. Mr. Speaker, it is time for Congress point of order to consider in the House the to follow the Trump administration’s f resolution (H. Res. 576) expressing the sense lead and make these rules permanent. of the House of Representatives with respect PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION to the whistleblower complaint of August 12, All citizens of our great country de- OF H.R. 2203, HOMELAND SECU- 2019, made to the Inspector General of the In- serve affordable health insurance op- RITY IMPROVEMENT ACT; PRO- telligence Community. The resolution shall tions that are free from ObamaCare’s VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF be considered as read. The previous question crippling regulatory regime. H.R. 3525, U.S. BORDER PATROL shall be considered as ordered on the resolu- f MEDICAL SCREENING STAND- tion and preamble to adoption without inter- ARDS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CON- vening motion or demand for division of the TYSON UPWARD ACADEMY question except one hour of debate equally SIDERATION OF H. RES. 576, EX- (Mr. HUIZENGA asked and was given divided and controlled by the chair and rank- PRESSING SENSE OF THE HOUSE ing minority member of the Permanent Se- permission to address the House for 1 WITH RESPECT TO WHISTLE- lect Committee on Intelligence. minute and to revise and extend his re- BLOWER COMPLAINT MADE TO SEC. 4. It shall be in order at any time on marks.) INSPECTOR GENERAL OF INTEL- the legislative day of September 26, 2019, for Mr. HUIZENGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise LIGENCE COMMUNITY; AND FOR the Speaker to entertain motions that the today to celebrate the launch of the OTHER PURPOSES House suspend the rules as though under 50th Upward Academy at the Tyson clause 1 of rule XV. The Speaker or her des- Foods plant in my hometown of Zee- Ms. SCANLON. Mr. Speaker, by di- ignee shall consult with the Minority Leader rection of the Committee on Rules, I or his designee on the designation of any land, Michigan. matter for consideration pursuant to this This unique in-plant educational pro- call up House Resolution 577 and ask for its immediate consideration. section. gram offers empowering resources and SEC. 5. On any legislative day during the courses to all workers at no cost. The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- period from September 30, 2019, through Oc- By partnering with local community lows: tober 14, 2019— organizations, Upward Academy pro- H. RES. 577 (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; Resolved, That upon adoption of this reso- vides team members the opportunity to and lution it shall be in order to consider in the access important classes, such as (b) the Chair may at any time declare the House the bill (H.R. 2203) to increase trans- English as a second language, general House adjourned to meet at a date and time, education development, and citizenship parency, accountability, and community en- within the limits of clause 4, section 5, arti- gagement within the Department of Home- courses. cle I of the Constitution, to be announced by land Security, provide independent oversight the Chair in declaring the adjournment. The academy also includes multiple of border security activities, improve train- components focused on workplace SEC. 6. The Speaker may appoint Members ing for agents and officers of U.S. Customs to perform the duties of the Chair for the du- skills and professional training to de- and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration ration of the period addressed by section 5 of velop talent, especially in rural and and Customs Enforcement, and for other pur- this resolution as though under clause 8 (a) marginalized areas. poses. All points of order against consider- of rule I. Through programs such as drivers’ ation of the bill are waived. In lieu of the SEC. 7. Each day during the period ad- education, computer technology, and amendment in the nature of a substitute rec- dressed by section 5 of this resolution shall ommended by the Committee on Homeland not constitute a calendar day for purposes of financial literacy, Upward Academy Security now printed in the bill, an amend- brings knowledgeable experts directly section 7 of the War Powers Resolution (50 ment in the nature of a substitute consisting U.S.C. 1546). to workers so they can move beyond of the text of Rules Committee Print 116-27, SEC. 8. Each day during the period ad- entry-level jobs and receive valuable modified by the amendment printed in the dressed by section 5 of this resolution shall qualifications so that they can perform report of the Committee on Rules accom- not constitute a legislative day for purposes at even higher levels. panying this resolution, shall be considered of clause 7 of rule XIII. The 50th launch of the Upward Acad- as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be SEC. 9. Each day during the period ad- emy will open the door for all team considered as read. All points of order dressed by section 5 of this resolution shall members to strive beyond their current against provisions in the bill, as amended, not constitute a calendar or legislative day are waived. The previous question shall be for purposes of clause 7(c)(1) of rule XXII. situations. considered as ordered on the bill, as amend- Sec. 10. Each day during the period addressed Tyson Foods and Upward Academy’s ed, and on any further amendment thereto, by section 5 of this resolution shall not con- commitment to cultivating a modern to final passage without intervening motion stitute a legislative day for purposes of workforce that is prepared for the 21st except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided clause 7 of rule XV.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:17 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25SE7.011 H25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE H7914 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 25, 2019 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- plaint that was filed to the intelligence First, H.R. 2203, the Homeland Secu- tlewoman from Pennsylvania is recog- community inspector general following rity Improvement Act, is a timely and nized for 1 hour. a call President Trump had with the necessary bill to address our Nation’s Ms. SCANLON. Mr. Speaker, for the President of Ukraine. These types of immigration and security challenges at purpose of debate only, I yield the cus- complaints are far from unheard of, the southern border in a responsible tomary 30 minutes to the gentlewoman and the law states that the complaint and humane way. This legislation will from Arizona (Mrs. LESKO), pending must be turned over to the House and ensure accountability, transparency, which I yield myself such time as I Senate Intelligence Committees. How- and oversight in the agency responsible may consume. During consideration of ever, the inspector general has testified for monitoring and securing our Na- this resolution, all time yielded is for that the Acting Director of National tion’s borders. the purpose of debate only. Intelligence blocked the complaint, Further, the bill establishes an om- budsman for border- and immigration- b 1215 after consulting with the Department of Justice, from being turned over to related concerns within the Depart- GENERAL LEAVE Congress, despite the complaint fitting ment of Homeland Security. This addi- Ms. SCANLON. Mr. Speaker, I ask the requirements for being turned over tional oversight in the Department of unanimous consent that all Members Homeland Security will bring a much- be given 5 legislative days to revise and under the law. The way this complaint was handled needed level of independent account- extend their remarks. ability to DHS and ensure that the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there by the Trump administration was a stark violation of that whistleblower agents and employees working at our objection to the request of the gentle- border are performing their duties to woman from Pennsylvania? law, which states that the Director of National Intelligence shall provide the highest possible standard. There was no objection. There is no doubt that these border Ms. SCANLON. Mr. Speaker, on Congress with the full whistleblower complaint. In addition to breaking the security jobs are demanding and in- Tuesday, the Rules Committee met and tense, and the creation of an inde- law, this corruption sends a strong and reported a rule, House Resolution 577, pendent, neutral, and confidential chilling message to would-be whistle- providing for consideration of H.R. process to address complaints will help blowers that their courage and sac- 2203, the Homeland Security Improve- both the agents and employees working rifice in speaking out against impro- ment Act; H.R. 3525, the U.S. Border at the border, as well as the individuals priety and corruption will not be val- Patrol Medical Screening Standards they process. Act; and H. Res. 576, expressing the ued if it is not politically expedient. This bill also creates a border com- Yesterday, the Senate voted by unan- sense of the House of Representatives munities liaison, appointed by the om- imous consent to pass a nonbinding with respect to the whistleblower com- budsman in conjunction with the Office plaint of August 12, 2019, made to the resolution directing the Trump admin- for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties at Inspector General of the Intelligence istration to hand over the whistle- DHS, to operate in each Border Patrol Community, under closed rules. blower report filed against President sector along the northern and southern For H.R. 2203 and H.R. 3525, the rule Trump, reportedly, to House and Sen- borders. The liaison will be charged provides 1 hour of general debate equal- ate Intelligence Committees. The fact with fostering cooperation between ly divided and controlled by the chair that Senator MCCONNELL allowed this ICE, CBP, and surrounding border com- and ranking minority member of the resolution to go to the floor should munities, relationships that have be- Committee on Homeland Security for show House Republicans that there is a come increasingly strained and dis- each bill. The rule provides H. Res. 576 point where you must stop turning a trustful in recent months. 1 hour of general debate equally di- blind eye to this administration’s be- In addition, the ombudsman will be vided and controlled by the chair and trayal of our Constitution, our coun- required to conduct annual evaluations ranking minority member of the Per- try, and our national security. of all training given to ICE and CBP manent Select Committee on Intel- It is a sad day when Congress needs agents and officers. ligence. to pass a resolution to obtain docu- One of the many concerns that I The rule also provides blanket sus- ments that we have an absolute right heard from ICE and CBP agents during pension authority for the legislative to see, but this type of conduct is part my trips to the border is that they are day of Thursday, September 26, 2019, of a pattern of obstruction by this ad- not given adequate training and re- and standard recess instructions for ministration that we have seen time sources to properly do their jobs under the district work period from Sep- and time again. current conditions. It is clear that this tember 30 to October 14. Allowing the Intelligence Commit- administration is creating chaos at the At the end of this debate, I will be of- tees to see the complaints and inter- southern border by instituting policies fering an amendment to the rule to re- view the whistleblower is essential to that prioritize political fearmongering place the text of H. Res. 576 with the our national security. Furthermore, over addressing the humanitarian cri- text of S. Res. 325, a bipartisan resolu- this resolution serves as a show of sup- sis in Central America. This is unac- tion that passed the Senate unani- port and solidarity with whistle- ceptable given the complex challenges mously yesterday. Both of these reso- blowers. If we allow partisanship to border agents face every day, and an lutions urge that the complaint be deter whistleblowers from acting, we annual assessment of their training transmitted immediately to the Intel- risk undermining a necessary check on will serve to better equip these men ligence Committees, as required by an unrestrained administration. It is and women for their very difficult jobs. law. imperative that these brave Americans Another area where DHS is lacking is In our Rules Committee meeting last are protected and that their concerns utilizing advancements in technology night, several of my Republican col- are heard. that could improve outcomes for both leagues suggested that they would pre- It is also worth noting that these border agents and migrants. This bill fer that we take up the Senate-passed whistleblower protections were nego- mandates that the ombudsman, in co- language. To ensure that this Congress tiated and implemented with bipar- ordination with the CBP Commis- speaks with one voice clearly and un- tisan support over multiple adminis- sioner, ICE Director, and ORR, develop equivocally on this urgent matter, we trations. recommendations for an electronic will be amending the rule to do just Protecting the integrity of our na- tracking number system to keep track that. tional security is vitally important. I of children in U.S. custody. The wholly Mr. Speaker, we are here today to de- urge my Republican colleagues to fol- inhumane practice of separating chil- bate the rule for three important low the lead of their Senate counter- dren from their parents is preventable, pieces of legislative business, which I parts and join us in passing this resolu- and tracking the location of a child will address serially: H. Res. 576, with tion so that Congress can properly who has been separated from his or her the text of S. Res. 325; H.R. 3525; and meet its constitutional oversight du- parents or guardians will help ensure H.R. 2203. ties. that no child is ever again in custody By now, every Member of this body is Also subject to this rule are two alone and unaccounted for at our well aware of the whistleblower com- homeland security measures. southern border.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:17 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25SE7.013 H25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE September 25, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7915 Finally, this bill requires the om- ing research done in consultation with Homeland Security with the resources budsman to submit to Congress a plan national medical professional associa- it needs to effectively do its job, and I for requiring the use of body-worn cam- tions that have expertise in emergency urge my Republican colleagues to vote eras by U.S. Border Patrol agents and medicine, nursing, pediatric care, and for this legislation to support all those ICE officers when they are engaged in other relevant medical skills. who work and live by the border. border security and immigration en- Upon completion of this research, Mr. Speaker, I urge support for this forcement activities. This is a long- DHS must submit a report to Congress rule, and I reserve the balance of my overdue step. Body cameras are already on its recommendations for improving time. used by State and local police depart- medical screening, access to emergency Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield ments around the country and have care, and steps the Department plans myself such time as I may consume. served to improve justice outcomes for to take in response. Mr. Speaker, I thank Representative the individuals who come into contact Within 90 days of this enactment, SCANLON for yielding me the customary with the police and provide a level of DHS must establish an electronic 30 minutes. oversight that is greatly needed at the health record system that can be Mr. Speaker, the bills we consider border. accessed by all DHS components oper- today highlight how far the priorities Mr. Speaker, House Democrats are ating on our borders. ICE already has of my colleagues across the aisle have committed to passing legislation that its own electronic health record system diverged from the priorities of the will improve conditions at the border in place, and it is time CBP upgraded American people. and better ensure the safety of agents its capabilities, as well. We consider two bills purportedly re- and employees who work there, as well The deaths that have occurred on our lated to border security but which do as the safety of migrants they come borders are a stain on our Nation, and nothing to solve the humanitarian cri- into contact with. Increased account- current medical screening processes sis at our border and, like the rest of ability is necessary to improving the are clearly not enough. their previous so-called solutions, situation at the border, a situation, I An inspector general report, released make the problem even worse. might add, that my Republican coun- a few weeks ago, highlighted the chal- Instead of addressing the issues that terparts continuously say needs ad- lenges that ORR is having in address- impact American citizens and legal dressing. This bill is the chance for ing the mental health needs of those residents, the Democrats continue to that added accountability. children released by CBP to ORR. cave to radical, leftwing activists, I commend my colleague Representa- Though this bill deals with CBP, many cater to illegal immigrants over U.S. tive ESCOBAR from El Paso for her hard of the issues transfer from agency to citizens and legal residents, and malign work and dedication on this issue and agency with the children. The trauma the President for his attempts to se- Chairman THOMPSON and the Homeland for these children begins when they are cure or border. Security Committee for their thought- forced to flee their birth countries and Then, late yesterday afternoon, a ful consideration of H.R. 2203. is exacerbated by the journey to the mere 1 hour and 45 minutes before the The second Homeland Security bill in U.S., which, for many, is marked by vi- Rules Committee met, my Democratic today’s rule is H.R. 3525, the U.S. Bor- olence, sexual abuse, hunger, and sleep colleagues added another item to the der Patrol Medical Screening Stand- deprivation. schedule for this rule to further their ards Act. Once they finally arrive in the U.S., witch hunt against President Trump. In December 2018, Jakelin, aged 7, they then may be separated from their The Democrats ran on kitchen table and Felipe, aged 8, both passed away in parents, if that didn’t happen along the issues like healthcare, but it is becom- the custody of the U.S. Border Patrol. original journey, causing further trau- ing increasingly clear that their obses- Following their deaths, CBP announced ma. Medical professionals are clear sion with attacking this President and new medical screening procedures for that these children are going to have prioritizing illegal immigrants over children. Despite this, four more chil- lifelong trauma. They need a detailed U.S. citizens has impeded their ability dren have since passed away in Federal medical record of the care they receive to address the needs of our country. custody. or do not receive while in U.S. custody The first bill, H.R. 2203, expands the Let us be clear that we are address- so that they can receive adequate fol- government by creating another Fed- ing an issue that has emerged with the low-up care. eral bureaucrat, an ombudsman, to in- implementation of the Trump adminis- The IG report noted, as well, that the vestigate complaints against Customs tration’s inhumane border policies. No facilities where we house these chil- and Border Protection and Immigra- child died in CBP custody for the en- dren have not employed sufficient tion and Customs Enforcement, our tire decade preceding 2018, but we have numbers of essential mental health cli- law enforcement on the border. seen six in the last 10 months. nicians. This results in higher case- This is a special ombudsman just for CBP facilities must be better loads for staff and worse outcomes for illegal immigrants to file complaints equipped to provide medical attention these afflicted children. against law enforcement, even though for individuals in U.S. custody, par- The electronic health record system there are current avenues to file com- ticularly children. required by this bill will ensure that plaints. It requires that bureaucrat to One critical component of addressing medical information does not get lost, establish even more bureaucrats in the new reality is an initial health help track when follow-up appoint- each U.S. Border Patrol sector. On top screening to identify acute or pressing ments are necessary, and prevent du- of those bureaucrats, it creates even medical issues that need immediate or plication of medical services due to more to sit on a border oversight panel. follow-up attention. H.R. 3525 builds lost or incomplete records once chil- The icing on the cake: The legislation upon legislation passed by the House in dren are transferred to ORR custody. gives the ombudsman no real authority July of this year by directing DHS to This bill is the result of Representa- to resolve any issues. research innovative approaches to ad- tive UNDERWOOD’s leadership and en- This bill does nothing to address the dress capability gaps for providing gagement with the treatment of mi- root causes of the current humani- medical screening at the border and grants at our border, and I commend tarian crisis on the southern border. In mandates the implementation of an her for her efforts. fact, I have introduced six bills to get electronic health record system. to the root of the problem. None of DHS medical professionals and other b 1230 them have been heard in the Judiciary medical caregivers at the border have These two Homeland Security bills Committee, but, instead, their bill is spoken of how much they need an elec- provided for in this rule will modernize made up of policy provisions that cater tronic health system for CBP. In fact, the Department of Homeland Security to illegal immigrants and undermine this was the genesis of the bill fol- and support better outcomes for border our law enforcement at the border, lowing Representative UNDERWOOD’s agents, employees, and migrants who thus, weakening our national security. visits to the border. come into U.S. custody. Put simply, my Democratic col- This bill requires DHS to make con- House Democrats understand the leagues’ answer to our border crisis is certed process improvements, includ- need to provide the Department of to create a taxpayer-funded complaint

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However, I am still con- think that it may disparage the con- land Security to reprogram funding cerned that this resolution, as amend- duct of the President. used for combating terrorist and crimi- ed, is still premature. So what we did is we took them at nal organizations and for responding to Even if the two border bills pass the their word. We purged all of that lan- manmade and national disasters to an Senate—and they won’t—they would guage and we made it an exact replica IT system to track illegal immigrant not help our constituents. of the Senate resolution that they were health records. Mr. Speaker, I urge opposition to the praising last night. They loved it last The bill states that this new elec- rule, and I reserve the balance of my night. They said: That is exactly what tronic health records program has to time. this should be. So we have conformed it be completed in a record 90 days. Once Ms. SCANLON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 precisely to what they are asking for, again, my Democratic colleagues are minutes to the gentleman from Mary- and they still oppose it. prioritizing illegal immigrants over land (Mr. RASKIN), a distinguished What we need is an emphatic, unani- U.S. citizens. Our own veterans don’t member of the Rules Committee. mous, bipartisan statement that the even have a system like this. Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I thank Federal laws of the United States must In fact, we in Congress have been try- the floor leader for her leadership on be respected by this administration. ing to get an electronic health record this. The lawlessness must stop. system in the VA for years, and we Our colleague from Arizona chides us A whistleblower is someone acting in found that it would cost multimillions because we campaigned on healthcare. the highest, most noble traditions of of dollars. Yet there is no funding in We campaigned on healthcare, proudly, the country. He is not a traitor, as this bill for this electronic program, so and we are defending preexisting condi- some have implied. A whistleblower is we would have to divert money from tions coverage against every effort by not someone who has gone over to the our national security priorities. the Republicans to destroy it by re- other side of the country. A whistle- This bill does divert money from pro- pealing the Affordable Care Act in this blower is someone working for the tecting American citizens to enhancing body. And we have defended it and we American people. the experience for illegal immigrants. continue to defend it in court as they Both parties used to understand that, I have been to a border facility in are trying to destroy preexisting condi- not just Democrats, but Republicans Eloy, Arizona, a detention center, and tions coverage in Texas right now. used to understand that. Apparently, I have also been to an HHS facility in We hope that they will work with us the Senate Republicans do understand Virginia that houses unaccompanied on lowering prescription drug prices. it, and yet, now, we have a situation minors. I saw that both facilities were So I believe that my colleague should where we are saying: We have got a res- clean and the occupants were treated take up her own invitation to get to olution, an exact replica of the Senate well. I even ate with detainees, sat at work for the American people. resolution where we are asking the ad- the table with them at the Eloy Deten- We have no problem advancing the ministration just to comply with the tion Center, and the food was good. public policy interests of the American law. Come forward and give us the Prioritizing where DHS should allo- people while we defend the Constitu- complaint as you are required to do by cate its limited resources, my firsthand tion and the rule of law against the law. experience leads me to believe that conduct of this President. The statute uses the phrase, ‘‘shall hurricane response and thwarting ter- Now, we had a resolution last night turn over to Congress.’’ ‘‘Shall,’’ that rorists are of greater concern than saying, obey the law, telling the ad- means must—not may, not maybe do prioritizing illegal immigrants. ministration there is a very simple it. You must do it. Every other Presi- Finally, the resolution, H. Res. 576, is whistleblower statute which gives peo- dent, every other administration, every an inappropriate rush to judgment ple the opportunity to come forward to other Director of National Intelligence without gathering all of the facts. say that there is a violation of the Na- has understood that. First of all, the President released tional Security Act in a way that flags We asked our colleagues to stand by the call transcript text with the Presi- a serious or flagrant problem, abuse, or what they told us in committee last dent of Ukraine today. I read it. To me, violation of law, and then that goes to night, which was they liked the Senate it is a big nothing burger, and, in fact, the inspector general of the Depart- version, and they urged us to use the it demonstrates—I am glad the Presi- ment. Senate version. We are using the Sen- dent released it because it dem- It went to the inspector general, and ate version, and we hope that we will onstrates how the media and some of that is an inspector general appointed have an emphatic, bipartisan state- my Democratic colleagues were totally by President Trump himself. And the ment to the executive branch of gov- false in their allegations. inspector general found that the whis- ernment they must turn over this ma- One of the accusations was that eight tleblower’s complaint was credible and terial according to law. times the President talked about this it was urgent. It went to a serious Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield Biden issue with the Ukrainian Presi- problem. myself such time as I may consume. dent. That is totally untrue. At that point, it goes to the Director Mr. Speaker, if we defeat the pre- Second, the Director of National In- of National Intelligence, and that Di- vious question, I will offer an amend- telligence is testifying before the rector has 7 days to turn it over to the ment to the rule to allow for imme- House Intelligence Committee tomor- House Permanent Select Committee on diate consideration of S. 820, the row, on Thursday, and Chairman Intelligence. Debbie Smith Act of 2019, which reau- SCHIFF has already announced efforts The 7 days came and went. This is thorizes funding to process the rape kit to have a closed-door meeting with the the first time in American history backlogs. whistleblower this week. when the Director of National Intel- Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous con- Third, these things should occur be- ligence did not turn over such a com- sent to insert the text of my amend- fore the House rushes into this type of plaint to the House Permanent Select ment in the RECORD, along with extra- resolution. I understand, and we are Committee on Intelligence. neous material, immediately prior to told on the floor today by my col- So the U.S. Senate, in a bipartisan the vote on the previous question. leagues, that Democrats intend to fashion, all the Democrats and all of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there amend the rule to match the Senate- the Republicans, got together and said objection to the request of the gentle- passed resolution on this matter, and I to the administration, to the Director woman from Arizona? am glad. They are removing the dispar- of National Intelligence: Turn that There was no objection.

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Let me tell you, these crimes are meant to end the rape kit backlog, most dangerous and despicable crime incredibly heinous, and stories from even though it expires in just 5 days. that can be committed on them. the victims are absolutely heart- As a survivor of domestic violence Ms. SCANLON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 breaking. and co-chair of the bipartisan Congres- minutes to the gentlewoman from Many of these victims went through sional Caucus for Women’s Issues, I am Pennsylvania (Ms. DEAN.) a grueling evidence collection process deeply disturbed by reports that some Ms. DEAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- in the hopes they would help catch are using this program as leverage to port of the rule, and I thank our floor their rapist. Unfortunately, this evi- get the Senate to pass other things manager, my colleague and friend from dence often sits untested on shelves for that have nothing to do with DNA test- Pennsylvania, Representative SCAN- months to years while sexual assault ing of rape kits. LON, for so ably guiding this argument. victims wait for justice and their rap- Mr. Speaker, as the Speaker so elo- ists roam the streets. This is especially b 1245 quently stated yesterday, this is a dan- My amendment makes the vote on dangerous because those who commit gerous time for our democracy. Our sexual assault are likely to do it again. the previous question simple. Vote Founding Fathers understood the im- ‘‘no’’ if you believe survivors of rape They are typically habitual offenders. portance of whistleblowers as an inte- So when we delay the testing of these and sexual assault deserve to be one gral part of the fabric of our democracy step closer to justice. Vote ‘‘no’’ so we kits, we do so at the expense and the and ensuring the rule of law is upheld. risk of others being sexually assaulted. can immediately consider the Debbie The first United States whistleblower So that is where the Debbie Smith Smith Act. Vote ‘‘no’’ on the previous law which unanimously passed on July Act comes in. The Debbie Smith Act question if you stand with survivors of 30, 1778, by the Continental Congress provides funding for DNA testing and rape and sexual assault. states: ‘‘That it is the duty of all per- training to eliminate the backlog of Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the sons in the service of the United untested DNA and rape kit evidence. gentleman from North Dakota (Mr. States, as well as all other the inhab- Since 2004 nearly 200,000 DNA matches ARMSTRONG), who is my good friend. itants thereof, to give the earliest in- Mr. ARMSTRONG. Mr. Speaker, I, formation to Congress or other proper have been made thanks to the Debbie like many people growing up thought authority of any misconduct, frauds or Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program. murder was the worst crime you could misdemeanors committed by any offi- Again, that is over 200,000 DNA have in this country. However, my ca- cers or persons in the service of these matches since 2004. But without con- reer as a criminal defense attorney and states, which may come to their gressional action, this legislation is set as a legal guardian ad litem for victims knowledge.’’ to expire on Monday. of sexual assault has taught me that is The Founding Fathers understood The Senate recognized the critical not true. Violent sexual assault is the this simple principle—that it is the need to reauthorize this bill. They most terrible crime that can be com- duty of all patriotic Americans to not passed this bill back in May and sent it mitted, and, as opposed to other only come forward with allegations of to the House for consideration, but, un- things, victims of that crime have to wrongdoing but to ensure that there is fortunately, my Democratic colleagues relive it when they are interviewed by a path that these allegations be refuse to bring this bill to the floor. law enforcement, they have to relive it brought to Congress. They would rather play politics than when they are interviewed by doctors Mr. Speaker, what have we learned? put criminals in jail. and nurses, they have to relive it when That these principles that our This is absolutely despicable. Sexual they are interviewed by prosecutors, Founding Fathers fought so hard to en- assault victims have been through and they oftentimes have to relive it as shrine in our democracy are in jeop- enough. We should not hold this up for they navigate through the criminal ardy. It is our responsibility, and it is funding so that Democrats can score justice system. our duty to restore the faith of the cheap political points with their rad- We have all heard stories about light public in our elections and oversight of ical, far-left base. sentences in different areas, especially all elected officials including and espe- So I ask my colleagues on the other when it comes under these cases. One cially our President. side of the aisle to reexamine their pri- of the main reasons for that is because We know that the memorandum that orities and help us get justice for these of the nature of the crime and the un- was released today is only a memo- crime victims. This issue is too impor- willingness of victims to continue to go randum of the conversation between tant for partisan games. through this process as they move the President and the President of Ms. SCANLON. Mr. Speaker, I would through the courtroom. I have done Ukraine, and it undermines the integ- ask if the Representative from Arizona this in a court of law. I have helped rity of his office. The President has be- has more speakers. victims navigate this. trayed his oath of office and his fidel- Mrs. LESKO. I have three speakers at The single biggest predicator for get- ity to that oath by putting himself and least, Mr. Speaker. ting a conviction without a jury trial his personal and political gain over na- Ms. SCANLON. Mr. Speaker, I re- is DNA evidence. This puts really bad tional security and the rule of law. serve the balance of my time. people in jail, it protects victims, it He must provide full details of the Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 protects future victims, and, more im- whistleblower information to Congress. minutes to the gentleman from Vir- portantly, it protects the very victims He must provide a full transcript or ginia (Mr. CLINE), who is my good who are there from having to deal with tape of that conversation with the friend. this and navigate it. Ukrainian President. The public de- Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, I thank the In 5 days this expires. The FBI has serves it, our election security relies gentlewoman for yielding. said that 475,000 matches have hap- upon it, and the integrity of the office Mr. Speaker, it is imperative that pened through this DNA testing; of demands it. the House immediately bring the that 42 percent of those are directly re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- Debbie Smith Act up for consideration lated to the Debbie Smith law. This bers are reminded to refrain from en- before the program expires later this should be the only thing we are talking gaging in personalities toward the month. As a former prosecutor in Vir- about in this town, because I cannot President. ginia, I know all too well how critical imagine that we do not have broad, bi- Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 DNA evidence is for achieving justice partisan agreement, and it should be minutes to the gentleman from Penn- for victims of sexual violence. the previous question on every single sylvania (Mr. RESCHENTHALER), who is Debbie Smith’s courage to share her bill until we get it passed. my friend. story with the world has changed the

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We in criminal investigations and prosecu- and we still have not taken this com- need more people to watch over you, tions is unquestionable. In my home monsense step to get criminals off the make it easier to file paperwork State of Virginia, the FBI’s National street. So I hope we will do the right against you, have you have to look out DNA Index contains more than 447,000 thing by all those victims, all those more than you have in the past—and offender profiles and has aided in over women who have been raped and are such a dangerous job. 11,000 criminal investigations. waiting for their criminal—their hor- I mean, you figure some of these This program has been reauthorized rible and torturous individual—to be folks, they are out there in the middle previously with bipartisan support, and taken off the street. Let’s vote ‘‘no’’ on of the night, maybe they catch a cara- there is no excuse for it to be politi- the previous question, and then we can van of 30 or 50 people sneaking into cized now. S. 820 has been languishing do that. this country, and one Border Patrol in the Judiciary Committee for Ms. SCANLON. Mr. Speaker, I am agent is supposed to bring all these months. This failure to act enables vio- prepared to close, but I believe my col- people in. What sacrifice for our coun- lent criminals to remain at large and leagues have one more speaker, so I re- try. in our society. serve the balance of my time. And what do they get from this body? Mr. Speaker, I urge the Speaker to b 1300 Do they get filling out the empty posi- bring this bill to the floor and put it up tions? They don’t get that. What they for a vote so we can protect people Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 get is a kick in the teeth, saying: We from violent sexual predators and minutes to the gentleman from Wis- have something wrong with you. allow justice to be served through our consin (Mr. GROTHMAN), my good Mr. Speaker, I hope we vote against legal system. friend. the rule, and I hope we vote against the Ms. SCANLON. Mr. Speaker, I re- Mr. GROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I will acts. serve the balance of my time. address the underlying bills on this Ms. SCANLON. Mr. Speaker, I re- Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 rule. serve the balance of my time. minutes to the gentleman from the I have been at the border three times Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield great State of Texas (Mr. GOHMERT), this year, and while I have been to a myself the balance of my time. who is my good friend. lot of workplaces, a lot of work envi- Mr. Speaker, before my closing state- Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, I would ronments, there is nobody I have more ments, I want to put on the RECORD urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘no’’ on respect for than the professional job that the gentleman from Maryland this previous question because in doing that the U.S. Border Patrol does of pro- (Mr. RASKIN) had said earlier that, in so we can finally take care of a matter tecting this country, and they do it Rules Committee last night, Repub- that should have been taken care of under the most difficult of cir- licans gushed over the Senate resolu- long before now that I understood was cumstances. tion, and that is actually not accurate. a bipartisan matter. Both sides of the Last time I was down there, they had What we did is, after Mr. SCHIFF aisle wanted to help address the tre- 2,000 vacant positions. They were, in made some disparaging remarks about mendous backlog of DNA rape kits that May, staffed at a level that was maybe House Republicans, if they didn’t vote needed to be analyzed. The Debbie a third of what it should have been, for the House resolution like the Sen- Smith Act, as my friend from Arizona given the huge number of people com- ate Republicans did, that we didn’t indicated, was previously passed and ing across. care about the issue, then I merely reauthorized, and now we need to reau- In addition to just apprehending peo- pointed out the differences between the thorize it again because even though ple, they had to do mounds of paper- Senate version and the House version, there are 641,000 DNA cases that were work. They had to, in essence, act as a and so that is how that came about. processed, there is still so much that daycare for all the young people who Mr. Speaker, in closing, I will just needs to be done. are sneaking in this country, but they summarize the bills before us today: In addition to crime scene evidence did it without complaining, with the One, creates government bureaucrats and rape kits, the Debbie Smith funds utmost professionalism. with no real authority; also are utilized to process offender I find it hard to believe, after watch- Two, diverts money meant to protect DNA samples to ensure evidence from ing these professional Border Patrol Americans from terrorism, gangs, and unsolved crimes can be matched agents, that other people went down to natural disasters; against our database. So the funds pro- the border and felt the problem is we Three, continues the obsession by my vided by the act are incredibly critical have to tie their hands still more with Democratic colleagues to bash the since they will help solve crimes and another ombudsman, more paperwork, President and others and is a political get criminals off the streets. inviting people to file false complaints, tool. I know from my friends across the particularly since we already have an The Democrats ran on kitchen table aisle and in our hearing that was just inspector general and an Office of Civil issues. Instead, week after week, they going on that I just left in Judiciary Rights and Civil Liberties in the De- prioritized the demands of the radical that there is an effort to, as one Demo- partment of Homeland Security. So in leftwing activists over the needs of the cratic witness said: Gee, we are here addition to the watchmen on the Bor- American people. just to ask you to do something. der Patrol, we had all sorts of new peo- Mr. Speaker, I urge ‘‘no’’ on the pre- Rather than taking guns from law- ple down here. vious question, ‘‘no’’ on the underlying abiding citizens as is being proposed, I I guess I am still surprised, but measure, and I yield back the balance would submit a better answer is let’s maybe I shouldn’t be surprised. There of my time. get the criminals off the street. I know are some people who look at an inter- Ms. SCANLON. Mr. Speaker, I yield there is a big effort to get criminals action between police and a criminal myself such time as I may consume. out of prison, but how about if we get and think there is something wrong Mr. Speaker, the whistleblower reso- criminals back in prison for crimes with the policeman and instinctually lution we will vote on later this week they have committed that have not don’t like him. There are people in a is critical to the constitutional over- been adjudicated? corrections facility who look at the sight responsibilities given to us by the This needs to be addressed. It corrections officers and the prisoners Constitution. Congress has a right to shouldn’t be a political issue. If we and automatically think the problem view this whistleblower complaint, and could get a majority to vote ‘‘no’’ on in the corrections facility is the cor- it is important that we join our Senate the previous question, then we will get rections officers. colleagues in a bipartisan statement to

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Langevin of the House of Representatives; and Rouda Democrats and a unanimous Senate to DeFazio Larsen (WA) Roybal-Allard (2) the Select Committee on Intelligence of support the final resolution affirming DeGette Larson (CT) Ruiz the Senate and the Permanent Select Com- DeLauro Lawrence to this administration that we will per- Ruppersberger mittee on Intelligence of the House of Rep- DelBene Lawson (FL) Rush form our duty and to reassure whistle- resentatives should be allowed to evaluate Delgado Lee (CA) Ryan blowers that their courageous acts will the complaint in a deliberate and bipartisan Demings Lee (NV) Sa´ nchez DeSaulnier Levin (CA) Sarbanes be valued and welcomed by Congress. manner consistent with applicable statutes Deutch Levin (MI) Scanlon Mr. Speaker, the two strong bills to and processes in order to safeguard classified Dingell Lewis Schakowsky and sensitive information.’’. Doggett Lieu, Ted protect children and families from ap- Schiff (b) Strike the preamble. Doyle, Michael Lipinski palling conditions and treatment at Schneider The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- F. Loebsack our southwest border have been sent to Engel Lofgren Schrader us by the Committee on Homeland Se- tlewoman from Pennsylvania is recog- Escobar Lowenthal Schrier curity and are representative of the nized. Eshoo Lowey Scott (VA) Ms. SCANLON. Mr. Speaker, I urge Espaillat Luja´ n Scott, David types of constructive and measured Evans Luria Serrano legislation that comes from going support for the resolution, as amended. Finkenauer Lynch Sewell (AL) through regular order. The material previously referred to Fletcher Malinowski Shalala These bills seek to address emergent by Mrs. LESKO is as follows: Foster Maloney, Sherman Frankel Carolyn B. Sherrill conditions at our southern border in a AMENDMENT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 577 Fudge Maloney, Sean Sires way that is thoughtful and practical At the end of the resolution, add the fol- Gabbard Matsui Slotkin and, if enacted, will have a tangible lowing: Gallego McAdams Smith (WA) Garamendi McBath impact on the day-to-day working lives SEC. 11. Immediately upon adoption of this Soto Garcı´a (IL) McCollum Spanberger of the men and women who work at the resolution, the House shall proceed on the Garcia (TX) McGovern consideration in the House of the bill (S. 820) Speier border and the migrants and children Golden McNerney Stanton who come into U.S. custody. to strengthen programs authorized under the Gomez Meeks Stevens Conditions at the border are unac- Debbie Smith Act of 2004. All points of order Gonzalez (TX) Meng Suozzi Gottheimer Moore ceptable. I think both sides of the aisle against consideration of the bill are waived. Swalwell (CA) The bill shall be considered as read. All Green, Al (TX) Morelle Takano should agree on that. But what we points of order against provisions in the bill Grijalva Moulton Thompson (CA) would also likely agree upon is that Haaland Mucarsel-Powell Thompson (MS) are waived. The previous question shall be Harder (CA) Murphy (FL) Titus simply throwing money at this situa- considered as ordered on the bill and on any Hastings Nadler Tlaib tion will not help. We talk about the amendment thereto to final passage without Hayes Napolitano Tonko intervening motion except: (1) one hour of Heck Neal need for meaningful solutions a lot Torres (CA) Higgins (NY) Neguse around here, and today we present two debate equally divided and controlled by the Torres Small Hill (CA) Norcross of them. chair and ranking minority member of the (NM) Committee on the Judiciary; and (2) one mo- Himes O’Halleran The situation at the border is com- Horn, Kendra S. Ocasio-Cortez Trahan tion to recommit. plicated and requires ongoing atten- Horsford Omar Trone SEC. 12. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not Underwood tion, but we cannot let conditions at Houlahan Pallone apply to the consideration of S. 820. Hoyer Panetta Vargas the border continue to deteriorate. Veasey Ms. SCANLON. Mr. Speaker, I yield Huffman Pappas These two bills will provide meaningful Jayapal Pascrell Vela back the balance of my time, and I Jeffries Payne Vela´ zquez and much-needed reforms to our border Visclosky detention system and help pave the move the previous question on the Johnson (GA) Perlmutter amendment and on the resolution. Johnson (TX) Peters Wasserman way for larger scale immigration legis- Kaptur Peterson Schultz lation. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Keating Phillips Waters question is on ordering the previous Kelly (IL) Pingree Watson Coleman AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MS. SCANLON Kennedy Pocan Welch Ms. SCANLON. Mr. Speaker, I have question on the amendment and on the resolution. Khanna Porter Wexton an amendment at the desk. Kildee Pressley Wild The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The question was taken; and the Kilmer Price (NC) Wilson (FL) Clerk will report the amendment. Speaker pro tempore announced that Kim Quigley Yarmuth the ayes appeared to have it. The Clerk read as follows: NAYS—191 Strike section 3 of the resolution and in- Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, on that I sert the following: demand the yeas and nays. Aderholt Cloud Graves (MO) Allen Cole Green (TN) SEC. 3. Upon adoption of this resolution it The yeas and nays were ordered. Amash Collins (GA) Griffith shall be in order without intervention of any The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Amodei Collins (NY) Grothman point of order to consider in the House the ant to clause 9 of rule XX, this 15- Armstrong Comer Guest resolution (H. Res. 576) expressing the sense Arrington Conaway Guthrie of the House of Representatives with respect minute vote on ordering the previous Babin Cook Hagedorn to the whistleblower complaint of August 12, question will be followed by 5-minute Bacon Crenshaw Harris 2019, made to the Inspector General of the In- votes on the amendment to the resolu- Baird Curtis Hartzler tion, if ordered, and adoption of the Balderson Davidson (OH) Hern, Kevin telligence Community. The amendments to Banks Davis, Rodney Herrera Beutler the resolution and the preamble specified in resolution, if ordered. Barr DesJarlais Hice (GA) section 11 of this resolution shall be consid- The vote was taken by electronic de- Bergman Diaz-Balart Hill (AR) ered as adopted. The resolution, as amended, vice, and there were—yeas 227, nays Biggs Duncan Holding shall be considered as read. The previous 191, not voting 15, as follows: Bilirakis Dunn Hollingsworth question shall be considered as ordered on Bishop (NC) Emmer Hudson the resolution, as amended, to adoption [Roll No. 542] Bishop (UT) Estes Huizenga Bost Ferguson Hunter without intervening motion or demand for YEAS—227 Brady Fitzpatrick Hurd (TX) division of the question except one hour of Adams Brindisi Cisneros Brooks (AL) Fleischmann Johnson (LA) debate equally divided and controlled by the Aguilar Brown (MD) Clark (MA) Brooks (IN) Flores Johnson (OH) chair and ranking minority member of the Allred Brownley (CA) Clarke (NY) Buchanan Fortenberry Johnson (SD) Permanent Select Committee on Intel- Axne Bustos Clay Buck Foxx (NC) Joyce (OH) ligence. Barraga´ n Butterfield Cleaver Bucshon Fulcher Katko At the end of the resolution, add the fol- Bass Carbajal Cohen Budd Gaetz Keller ´ lowing: Beatty Cardenas Connolly Burchett Gallagher Kelly (MS) Bera Carson (IN) Cooper Burgess Gianforte Kelly (PA) SEC. 11. The amendments referred to in Beyer Cartwright Correa Byrne Gibbs King (IA) section 3 are as follows: Bishop (GA) Case Costa Calvert Gohmert King (NY) (a) Strike all after the resolving clause and Blumenauer Casten (IL) Courtney Carter (GA) Gonzalez (OH) Kinzinger insert the following: Blunt Rochester Castor (FL) Cox (CA) Carter (TX) Gooden Kustoff (TN) ‘‘That— Bonamici Castro (TX) Craig Chabot Gosar LaHood (1) the whistleblower complaint received Boyle, Brendan Chu, Judy Crist Cheney Granger LaMalfa on August 12, 2019, by the Inspector General F. Cicilline Crow Cline Graves (GA) Lamborn

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Turner Cohen Kelly (IL) Richmond Keller Olson Stivers McCarthy Rogers (AL) Upton Connolly Kennedy Rose (NY) Kelly (MS) Palazzo Taylor McCaul Rogers (KY) Wagner Cooper Khanna Rouda Kelly (PA) Palmer Thompson (PA) McClintock Rooney (FL) King (IA) Pence Walberg Correa Kildee Roybal-Allard Thornberry McHenry Rose, John W. Costa Kilmer King (NY) Perry Walden Ruiz Timmons McKinley Rouzer Courtney Kim Kinzinger Posey Walker Ruppersberger Tipton Meadows Roy Cox (CA) Kind Kustoff (TN) Ratcliffe Walorski Rush Turner Meuser Rutherford Craig Kirkpatrick LaHood Reed Waltz Ryan Upton Miller Scalise Crist Kuster (NH) LaMalfa Reschenthaler Sa´ nchez Wagner Mitchell Schweikert Watkins Crow Lamb Lamborn Rice (SC) Sarbanes Walberg Moolenaar Scott, Austin Weber (TX) Cuellar Langevin Latta Riggleman Scanlon Walden Mooney (WV) Sensenbrenner Webster (FL) Cunningham Larsen (WA) Lesko Roby Wenstrup Schakowsky Walker Mullin Shimkus Davids (KS) Larson (CT) Schiff Long Rodgers (WA) Murphy (NC) Simpson Westerman Loudermilk Walorski Davis (CA) Lawrence Schneider Roe, David P. Newhouse Smith (MO) Williams Lucas Rogers (AL) Waltz Davis, Danny K. Lawson (FL) Schrader Norman Smith (NE) Wilson (SC) Luetkemeyer Rogers (KY) Watkins Dean Lee (CA) Schrier Nunes Smith (NJ) Wittman Marchant Rooney (FL) Weber (TX) DeFazio Lee (NV) Scott (VA) Olson Smucker Womack DeGette Levin (CA) Massie Rose, John W. Webster (FL) Scott, David Palazzo Spano Woodall DeLauro Levin (MI) Mast Rouzer Wenstrup Serrano Palmer Stauber Yoho DelBene Lewis McAdams Roy Westerman Sewell (AL) Pence Stefanik Young Delgado Lieu, Ted McCarthy Rutherford Williams Shalala Perry Steil Zeldin Demings Lipinski McCaul Scalise Wilson (SC) Sherman DeSaulnier Loebsack McClintock Scott, Austin Wittman Sherrill NOT VOTING—15 Deutch Lofgren McHenry Sensenbrenner Womack Sires Abraham Graves (LA) Kuster (NH) Dingell Lowenthal McKinley Shimkus Woodall Slotkin Clyburn Higgins (LA) Marshall Doggett Lowey Meadows Simpson Yoho Smith (WA) Crawford Jackson Lee McEachin Doyle, Michael Luja´ n Meuser Smith (MO) Young Soto Cummings Jordan Van Drew F. Luria Miller Smith (NE) Zeldin Spanberger Dean Joyce (PA) Wright Engel Lynch Escobar Malinowski Speier NOT VOTING—14 Stanton Eshoo Maloney, Abraham Higgins (LA) McEachin b 1337 Stevens Espaillat Carolyn B. Clyburn Jordan Meeks Suozzi So the previous question was ordered. Evans Maloney, Sean Crawford Joyce (PA) Schweikert Swalwell (CA) The result of the vote was announced Finkenauer Matsui Cummings Krishnamoorthi Wright Fletcher McBath Takano Graves (LA) Marshall as above recorded. Foster McCollum Thompson (CA) Stated for: Frankel McGovern Thompson (MS) b 1348 Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, because Fudge McNerney Titus Gabbard Meng Tlaib So the resolution, as amended, was I was chairing a Committee on the assault Gallego Moore Tonko agreed to. weapons ban, I missed the following vote. Had Garamendi Morelle Torres (CA) The result of the vote was announced I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on Garcı´a (IL) Moulton Torres Small (NM) as above recorded. rollcall No. 542. Garcia (TX) Mucarsel-Powell Golden Murphy (FL) Trahan A motion to reconsider was laid on Mr. VAN DREW. Mr. Speaker, had I been Gomez Nadler Trone the table. present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall Gonzalez (TX) Napolitano Underwood Stated against: No. 542. Gottheimer Neal Van Drew Green, Al (TX) Neguse Vargas Mr. SCHWEIKERT. Mr. Speaker, I was un- Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. Mr. Grijalva Norcross Veasey avoidably detained. Had I been present, I Speaker, had I been present, I would have Haaland O’Halleran Vela would have voted nay on rollcall No. 543. Harder (CA) Ocasio-Cortez Vela´ zquez voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 542. PERSONAL EXPLANATION Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. Mr. Hastings Omar Visclosky Hayes Pallone Wasserman Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Mr. Speaker, I Speaker, on Wednesday, September 25, Heck Panetta Schultz was absent during the first series of votes on 2019, I was unavoidably detained and missed Higgins (NY) Pappas Waters September 25 due to illness. Had I been rollcall vote No. 542. Had I been present for Hill (CA) Pascrell Watson Coleman Welch present, I would have voted nay on rollcall No. this recorded vote, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Himes Payne Horn, Kendra S. Perlmutter Wexton 542, and nay on rollcall No. 543. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Horsford Peters Wild question is on the amendment. Houlahan Peterson Wilson (FL) f The amendment was agreed to. Hoyer Phillips Yarmuth PERSONAL EXPLANATION The SPEAKER pro tempore. The NAYS—191 Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, be- question is on the resolution, as cause I was held up chairing a hearing amended. Aderholt Calvert Foxx (NC) Allen Carter (GA) Fulcher on the assault weapons ban, I missed The question was taken; and the Amash Carter (TX) Gaetz the motion on ordering the previous Speaker pro tempore announced that Amodei Chabot Gallagher question to the rule, House Resolution the ayes appeared to have it. Armstrong Cheney Gianforte Arrington Cline Gibbs 577, regarding the Homeland Security Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, on that I Babin Cloud Gohmert bill and the whistleblower bill. If I had demand the yeas and nays. Bacon Cole Gonzalez (OH) been here, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ The yeas and nays were ordered. Baird Collins (GA) Gooden Balderson Collins (NY) Gosar f The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a Banks Comer Granger 5-minute vote. Barr Conaway Graves (GA) RECESS The vote was taken by electronic de- Bergman Cook Graves (MO) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- vice, and there were—yeas 228, nays Biggs Crenshaw Green (TN) Bilirakis Curtis Griffith ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair 191, not voting 14, as follows: Bishop (NC) Davidson (OH) Grothman declares the House in recess subject to [Roll No. 543] Bishop (UT) Davis, Rodney Guest the call of the Chair. Bost DesJarlais Guthrie YEAS—228 Brady Diaz-Balart Hagedorn Accordingly (at 1 o’clock and 50 min- Adams Bishop (GA) Bustos Brooks (AL) Duncan Harris utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. Aguilar Blumenauer Butterfield Brooks (IN) Dunn Hartzler f Allred Blunt Rochester Carbajal Buchanan Emmer Hern, Kevin Axne Bonamici Ca´ rdenas Buck Estes Herrera Beutler b 1440 Barraga´ n Boyle, Brendan Carson (IN) Bucshon Ferguson Hice (GA) Bass F. Cartwright Budd Fitzpatrick Hill (AR) AFTER RECESS Beatty Brindisi Case Burchett Fleischmann Holding Bera Brown (MD) Casten (IL) Burgess Flores Hollingsworth The recess having expired, the House Beyer Brownley (CA) Castor (FL) Byrne Fortenberry Hudson was called to order by the Speaker pro

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:31 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25SE7.004 H25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE September 25, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7921 tempore (Ms. DEGETTE) at 2 o’clock strict accordance with proper whistle- aged to get a staggeringly flawed legal and 40 minutes p.m. blower procedures. These permit classi- opinion from the Department of Jus- f fied disclosures to be made to the intel- tice. ligence committees while protecting The opinion’s reasoning is specious EXPRESSING SENSE OF THE national security. on its face. According to the Depart- HOUSE WITH RESPECT TO WHIS- Using that mechanism, in August, ment of Justice, the whistleblower TLEBLOWER COMPLAINT MADE the whistleblower made a complaint to statute did not apply to the complaint, TO INSPECTOR GENERAL OF IN- the inspector general of the intel- and the complaint therefore did not TELLIGENCE COMMUNITY ligence community. According to the have to be forwarded to the commit- Mr. HIMES. Madam Speaker, pursu- Justice Department’s legal opinion re- tees because the complaint’s allega- ant to House Resolution 577, I call up garding the complaint, which it today tions do not relate to an urgent con- the resolution (H. Res. 576) expressing released to the public, the whistle- cern, meaning the funding, administra- the sense of the House of Representa- blower’s allegations concerned the con- tion, or operation of an intelligence ac- tives with respect to the whistleblower tent of a telephone call between Presi- tivity under the DNI’s authority and complaint of August 12, 2019, made to dent Trump and a foreign leader. responsibility. the Inspector General of the Intel- The inspector general determined the In this regard, the DOJ observed that ligence Community, and ask for its im- complaint to be urgent, meaning that the alleged conduct was committed by mediate consideration in the House. the matter met important statutory the President, who is outside of and The Clerk read the title of the resolu- criteria, and that its allegations ap- above the IC. I will point out that that tion. peared to be credible. is irrelevant under the statute. All The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The inspector general, months later, that is required is that the allegation ant to House Resolution 577, the would write that the complaint’s alle- ‘‘relate to’’ an intelligence activity amendments to the text and preamble gations not only fell ‘‘within the DNI’s within the DNI’s purview. specified in section 11 of that resolu- jurisdiction,’’ but that they ‘‘relate to The DOJ also faulted the IC IG, the tion are adopted and the resolution, as one of the most important and signifi- inspector general, for not citing a stat- ute or policy that gave the DNI oper- amended, is considered read. cant responsibilities to the American ational responsibility to prevent for- The text of the resolution, as amend- people.’’ That is protecting the United ed, is as follows: eign interference in our elections. States from foreign interference in our Think about that for a second. Have H. RES. 576 elections. in mind what our country went Resolved, That— In strict accordance with the statu- through in 2016 when Russia undertook (1) the whistleblower complaint received tory rules, the inspector general passed covert as well as overt measures to on August 12, 2019, by the Inspector General the complaint and his determination to warp the U.S. Presidential election and of the Intelligence Community shall be the Acting Director of National Intel- transmitted immediately to the Select Com- to sow discord which the Trump cam- ligence. The Acting Director was obli- paign welcomed with open arms. mittee on Intelligence of the Senate and the gated to forward this material to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence With that recent history in mind, to of the House of Representatives; and congressional intelligence committees say nothing of the rules on the books, (2) the Select Committee on Intelligence of within 7 days of receipt, but, in con- we can easily dispose of the claim that the Senate and the Permanent Select Com- travention of the law, he refused to do the intelligence community, as cap- mittee on Intelligence of the House of Rep- that. tained by the acting DNI, has no oper- resentatives should be allowed to evaluate There can be no misreading of the ational role in keeping adversary gov- the complaint in a deliberate and bipartisan provision imposing that obligation. It manner consistent with applicable statutes ernments from meddling in our demo- says that the DNI ‘‘shall’’ forward the cratic processes. That assertion is ig- and processes in order to safeguard classified materials to the House intelligence and sensitive information. norant. It is wrong. And it bespeaks a committee and also to our colleagues The SPEAKER pro tempore. The res- serious misunderstanding about the at the Senate intelligence committee. DNI’s authorities and the activities of olution, as amended, shall be debatable the United States intelligence commu- for 1 hour, equally divided and con- b 1445 nity. trolled by the chair and ranking minor- ‘‘Shall,’’ of course, means ‘‘shall.’’ It The DOJ’s cramped view would come ity member of the Permanent Select does not mean ‘‘can if you want to.’’ as news to President Trump, I suspect, Committee on Intelligence. Despite this unambiguous, categor- given the executive order he issued in The gentleman from Connecticut ical directive, the Trump administra- September of 2018 regarding foreign in- (Mr. HIMES) and the gentleman from tion interfered with the time-tested terference in our elections, which re- California (Mr. NUNES) each will con- process for IC whistleblowing. It would quires the DNI, after every Federal trol 30 minutes. need to resist that process forcefully election in this country, to assess The Chair recognizes the gentleman because, as public reports have sug- whether such interference has taken from Connecticut. gested, the complaint potentially con- place and to report his assessment to Mr. HIMES. Madam Speaker, I yield cerned the same craven abuse of power the rest of the executive branch. That myself such time as I may consume. by President Trump which the public sounds a lot like a serious role for the Madam Speaker, I rise in support of learned about this morning. DNI to me. the amended resolution, which de- I won’t recite all the details of this I imagine the Department of Jus- mands provision to the congressional sordid episode. But suffice it to say tice’s view would also come as a shock intelligence committees of a whistle- that documents released today plainly to the acting DNI himself. After all, by blower complaint, which the Acting Di- show the President of the United statute the DNI is the head of the U.S. rector of National Intelligence has States shaking down his Ukrainian intelligence community and the prin- withheld. The law, however, required counterpart for a ‘‘favor’’—an inves- cipal intelligence adviser to the Presi- the Acting DNI to submit it to the tigation by Ukraine’s authorities, with dent and the National Security Coun- committees. close coordination by Rudy Giuliani cil, among other things. As the inspec- This is a serious matter, Madam and Attorney General Bill Barr, into tor general correctly noted, one mis- Speaker, for IC whistleblowing, con- the son of former Vice President Joe sion of the intelligence community, gressional oversight, and the rule of Biden, the former Vice President him- among its core missions, is to protect law. self being a candidate for the U.S. pres- the United States against hostile intel- Before turning to it, let me express idency. ligence activities directed against it. my deep gratitude for the actions of a So the administration got the Jus- That would include any hostile foreign courageous and anonymous individual tice Department’s Office of Legal intelligence activities associated with in the intelligence community. That Counsel involved, it got the White efforts by foreign adversaries to inter- person wanted to report urgent, cred- House Counsel involved, and, without fere in our elections. ible allegations of serious wrongdoing invoking national security or making a So I am stunned that the acting DNI and did the right thing by acting in claim of executive privilege, it man- would accept legal advice like this,

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By conferring on the I should make the House aware that tleman from Ohio (Mr. WENSTRUP), and DNI the discretion to opt out of what is it is roughly 3 o’clock in the afternoon I ask unanimous consent that he con- plainly mandatory, the Department of here in Washington, D.C., and at 4 trol that time. Justice neutered a statute governing o’clock this afternoon, in fact, the DNI The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there intelligence community whistle- is going to transmit the complaint to objection to the request of the gen- blowing; overturned years of consistent the Permanent Select Committee on tleman from California? practice; and, most damaging of all, Intelligence spaces where all the Per- There was no objection. Mr. WENSTRUP. Madam Speaker, I called into doubt important protec- manent Select Committee on Intel- yield myself such time as I may con- tions from reprisal on which this whis- ligence members will have an oppor- sume. tleblower relied and other lawful whis- tunity to read it. So, therefore, we have to ask our- Madam Speaker, I appreciate this, tleblowers in the IC have relied. and I am glad we are having the oppor- I can only imagine the chilling effect selves: Why are we voting on a resolu- tion that is asking for the very docu- tunity to bring this resolution to the that the Department of Justice’s ap- floor. proach will have on lawful IC whistle- ments that are being sent over? They are probably on their way right At this time I am pleased that we are blowing and thus on the intelligence going to be able to get to the docu- committees’ ability to conduct over- now, if they are not already here. So, with that, I guess it gives an op- ments that are being requested in this sight of intelligence activities. portunity for the Democrats to come resolution. I am pleased that if there is Madam Speaker, let me end with a going to be a resolution that it is the note about the state of play, which is down and bash the President, which I know they enjoy doing, but in the one that the Senate put forward in a fluid, to say the least. I understand bipartisan fashion. This is what we that the executive branch may make meantime, we have no problem with this H. Res. 576, as amended. We appre- asked for in the Rules Committee last some of the whistleblower’s materials night, and I am glad that it has come available to the committee this after- ciate the majority’s accepting our amendment so that it mirrors exactly forward today. noon, but the details remain sketchy, The question in hand—and we have and the committee may not yet re- what the Senate passed last night. Madam Speaker, in the meantime, I heard lots of comments, some of it re- ceive, in complete and unredacted reserve the balance of my time. hashing old history, some of it rehash- form, all the information that the act- Mr. HIMES. Madam Speaker, I yield ing history that was disproven by the ing DNI is obligated to furnish by law, the balance of my time to the gen- Mueller Report—but at the same time and that we have sought by subpoena. tleman from California (Mr. SCHIFF), we are questioning what the DNI’s au- The committee will settle for nothing and I ask unanimous consent that he thority is in this situation, according less. control that time. to statute. I think it should be dis- However, the situation is resolved, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there cussed. Madam Speaker, the House has no objection to the request of the gen- In this situation where the DNI de- choice but to denounce the extraor- tleman from Connecticut? termined that this should not be sent dinary lengths to which the White There was no objection. to Congress, but also did not, in review House and Justice Department have Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I yield of the complaint—because the com- gone to cover up and obstruct. 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from plaint was given to DOJ for appro- Madam Speaker, I strongly support Alabama (Ms. SEWELL). priate review, DOJ officials reviewed the resolution, as amended. I urge my Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Madam the complaint in light of legal issues colleagues to join me, and I reserve the Speaker, this is a sobering moment in identified by the IC IG in his cover let- balance of my time. our Nation’s history, when the rule of ter and determined that no further ac- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- law and constitutional duty requires tion was warranted. bers are reminded to refrain from en- Congress to move swiftly to protect Tomorrow we are going to hear from gaging in personalities toward the our national security and the integrity the DNI in the Permanent Select Com- President. of our democracy. mittee on Intelligence, which I think is Mr. NUNES. Madam Speaker, I yield In my time on the House Permanent appropriate. myself such time as I may consume. Select Committee on Intelligence, I As I pointed out last night in the Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- have been amazed and grateful for the Rules Committee, I don’t think that port of H. Res. 576, as amended. work our intelligence community per- the other side would be happy if we This resolution, which mirrors a res- forms every day. We hold these men only heard from the DNI and not the olution passed by the Senate yester- and women accountable to the rule of IG. So it is appropriate that we do day, expresses the sense of the House law and expect them to adhere to the that. that the whistleblower complaint re- principles of our Constitution. He talked about the timely fashion of ceived by the intelligence community In return, those great Americans ex- it. I think it is appropriate that you go inspector general should be imme- pect their elected leaders to be held ac- through the Department of Justice and diately transmitted to the congres- countable to the same standard—above make sure you are doing everything sional intelligence committees. all, their Commander in Chief. Presi- right, and we need to hear from the Madam Speaker, this complaint has dent Trump’s refusal to adhere to the DNI tomorrow. given rise to fevered speculation and whistleblower statute and his unwar- We also have received the transcripts frenzied media reporting, much of ranted attacks against one of these of the conversation between the Presi- which is based on a transcript of the professionals flies in the face of that dent of Ukraine and the President of President’s phone call released today. compact. the United States. The President made It appears to be exaggerated, mis- The statute is clear, Madam Speaker. supposedly, and is being accused of leading, or outright false. It is also The Director of National Intelligence making, a mysterious promise to serving as a linchpin of a longstanding shall provide the intelligence com- Zelensky in return for Ukraine reviv- attempt by the Democrats to impeach mittee with all whistleblower com- ing an investigation against Joe Biden President Trump and finally achieve plaints, especially those that the in- and his son. In fact, there was no such their goal of overturning the results of spector general finds credible and of ur- promise. The President wanted allega- the 2016 election. The media coverage gent concern. tions of corruption potentially involv- and the Democrats’ hysterical and po- It should not take this resolution or ing an American official to be inves- liticized response to it is reminiscent the threat of impeachment to convince tigated.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:35 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25SE7.031 H25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE September 25, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7923 What I see in this transcript is the GENERAL LEAVE doing a lot for Ukraine. We are doing President of one country speaking to a Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I ask more for Ukraine than other countries. President of another country about unanimous consent that all Members But you know something? There is not trying to eliminate corruption within have 5 legislative days within which to much reciprocity here. I have a favor I their government. revise and extend their remarks and in- would like to ask. I want you to inves- The other comment that had been clude extraneous material on H. Res. tigate my opponent, and I am going to made is the President offered a quid 576. have my Attorney General and my per- pro quo related to military aid for The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there sonal lawyer follow up with you. Ukraine. There is no quid pro quo in objection to the request of the gen- This was the constant theme of the that conversation. There is no mention tleman from California? President’s request to the President of of an aid package to Ukraine at all. It There was no objection. Ukraine. It wasn’t, what are the na- is not in there at all. So while one Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I yield tional security needs of Ukraine? It might want to keep saying that, it is myself such time as I may consume. wasn’t, what are the economic needs of not in there. Madam Speaker, we are here today Ukraine? It wasn’t, what are the sepa- Another myth, the President urged because, over a month ago, a coura- ratists doing in Ukraine? President Zelensky to work with Rudy geous employee or detailee or con- It was: This is what I want from you. Giuliani to investigate Biden’s involve- tractor within the intelligence commu- I have done so much for Ukraine. We ment in securing the firing of a nity brought to the inspector general a have done so much for Ukraine. This is Ukrainian prosecutor eight times. complaint that the inspector general what we want of you. Fact: The President mentioned Rudy reviewed. He had 14 days to review that The idea that a complaint with these Giuliani in that conversation only complaint. allegations, if indeed this complaint is after Zelensky mentioned him first and The inspector general found that about this call, would be withheld from referred to Biden in only one exchange. complaint credible, found that com- Congress and would be withheld on the I, myself, have some confusion on plaint urgent, and found that that basis of an opinion written by the At- what the rules are within the intel- complaint should be provided to Con- torney General, someone who was men- ligence community and involving the gress, as the whistleblower intended. tioned in that very conversation, executive branch. A couple of years ago That complaint then went to the Di- screams of conflict of interest, if not in an open hearing, when we were dis- rector of National Intelligence, who far worse. cussing with John Brennan—this was had 1 week to review it. Then the stat- When we brought this resolution up a in an open hearing—the former CIA di- ute says that complaint shall be pro- month after this complaint was filed, rector, obviously an expert in intel- vided to the committee—not ‘‘may,’’ and we brought it up in the Rules Com- ligence, when I asked him about the not ‘‘might,’’ not ‘‘if the DOJ doesn’t mittee last night, the argument was conversation between President Obama write an opinion,’’ not ‘‘if the White that this is premature. The argument and President Medvedev where it was House doesn’t like it.’’ It says ‘‘shall’’ here today is that this is postmature. I caught on tape where he said: transmit to the committee. guess this is never mature. It is never I’ll have more flexibility after my election. The reason Congress wrote the stat- mature for the Congress to insist that ute that way is that, particularly in the Director follow the law. Medvedev said: Apparently, we need second opinions the intelligence community, we are re- I stand with you, and I will let President on whether ‘‘shall’’ really means Putin know. liant on whistleblowers. Through the ‘‘shall.’’ That is why we are here. I asked him if that was a red flag. His vast majority of our hearings, there If we don’t validate the whistle- answer was: are no witnesses. They are not con- blower process, if we leave the whistle- I am not going to comment on a private ducted in open session. There are not blower unprotected, even as the Presi- conversation between two heads of state. outside stakeholders who can tell us dent suggests that the whistleblower that what this agency represented or b 1500 has somehow betrayed his or her coun- that agency said is not correct. try, that system is broken, meaning Since that time, I have wondered We are reliant on the intelligence corruption will not be exposed. The what the rules are within the intel- community to self-report, and most of corruption here involves the suborning ligence community. Are conversations the time they do. When they don’t, we of our national security to our Presi- between two heads of state completely are completely reliant on whistle- dent’s political needs. That is what is off-limits within the IC? I don’t know. blowers. If the whistleblower process I have asked that question time and at stake here. doesn’t work, if the subject of a com- Madam Speaker, that is why I urge time again. I have asked some high- plaint by a whistleblower can be held ranking officials who should know the my colleagues to support this resolu- up by the subject of that complaint— tion, and I reserve the balance of my answer to that, and I have gotten no that is, if the whistleblower says that answer. time. the impropriety that they have evi- Mr. WENSTRUP. Madam Speaker, I What I have heard in the testimony dence of was committed by X person, here today, I heard someone say, yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from and X person is given the discretion to Louisiana (Mr. SCALISE), the renowned ‘‘favor,’’ ‘‘favor,’’ in response to the po- decide whether Congress ever sees that tential of this President asking for a minority whip. report—that system is broken. That is Mr. SCALISE. Madam Speaker, I favor. I did not see that, and I don’t certainly not how Congress intended it. thank the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. know who made the quote. I would like Presuming that this complaint in- WENSTRUP) for yielding. some clarification on that. volves the conversation that we are As we are talking about this resolu- Where we stand right now is kind of now witness to because some readout tion, and as my colleagues from Ohio a recurring playbook. It is always mov- of that conversation was made public, and from California earlier talked ing the goalpost, right? that whistleblower may have been try- We want to see these documents. about, as we speak, the White House is Okay. The President has given you ing to communicate to Congress that actually transmitting the documents the documents. the President of the United States was that are mentioned in the resolution. Okay. We are going to see what the pressuring a foreign President to man- The White House has been going whistleblower had to say. ufacture dirt on his political opponent overboard, doing more than has been And now, what do we hear? Well, I for help in his Presidential campaign done before, to make sure that Con- am concerned that there may be more and doing so at a time when the Presi- gress has all the information it needs out there that we are not getting. dent of the United States was with- about this issue. It is always moving the goalpost. holding military support that we ap- I think what really is at question is Listen, I speak in favor of this reso- proved on a bipartisan basis. where this all leads to, and I think we lution. We should get to it, move on Now we see that readout says that, know where it all leads to. This all with the business of the country. after the Ukraine President expressed started with an intention by many in Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- the need for further arms to the United the majority. When they took the ma- ance of my time. States, our President said: We are jority, it was that they were going to

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No. Instead, she Articles of Impeachment to the House focused on things like USMCA, low- went before the American people to an- floor by the end of this year. Keep in ering drug prices, solving real prob- nounce that the House would begin the mind, there is not a single Article of lems. Let’s move on. formal impeachment inquiry into Impeachment that they have listed be- Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, with President Trump. cause there have been no crimes. respect to my colleague, the only cor- Well, I read the transcript, and I They thought the Mueller report was ruption the President seems to be con- don’t see the bombshell that the Demo- going to give them the crimes. It cerned about is corruption that he is crats promised. There is no quid pro turned out it showed there was no col- not involved with, and that seems to be quo, no this for that. Nowhere does the lusion. Instead of wrapping it up, they an increasingly narrow category. President say that he will withhold move on to look for something else. Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to military aid unless the Ukrainian in- It is not the job of a prosecutor, by the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. CAR- vestigation continues. It is simply not the way, to hope to go indict somebody SON). there. and then look around to see if they find Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Madam Rushing to judgment and overprom- evidence. They are supposed to follow Speaker, I rise today in support of this ising, if it sounds familiar, that is be- facts. If the facts lead them there, that resolution demanding that the admin- cause it is. We waited nearly 2 years is where they go. That is not happening istration release the whistleblower for Special Counsel Mueller to finish here. complaint to Congress. his report on the 2016 election. Over When you saw the Speaker of the Every American ought to be ex- and over, we heard Democrats promise House yesterday saying that the Presi- tremely concerned by circumstances the report would lead to President dent committed crimes, please name surrounding this urgent complaint and Trump’s impeachment. After a dis- one crime that has been listed. outraged that this President and mem- appointing report and an even more We have seen the report now, the bers of his administration are hiding it. disappointing appearance by the spe- transcript of a conversation between Congress has a constitutional duty, cial counsel before Congress, they went President Trump and President Madam Speaker, to obtain this infor- fishing for new reasons to attack the Zelensky of Ukraine. There are a lot of mation by the deadline required by President. niceties here, the President congratu- law. The administration is blocking What happened to the standard of in- lating him on winning an election. our ability to gather the information nocent until proven guilty in this There is not a single quid pro quo, necessary to respond to the public’s country? I learned that in law school. which we were told there would be. needs. In this case, these needs are in- How have we strayed so far from this There is not an exertion of pressure, separable from our security, our safety, fundamental principle? which we were told there would be. and the well-being of our Nation. The Democrats are operating under Now, they bring up Joe Biden. Joe Congress is entitled to the full com- the presumptive belief that the Presi- Biden, himself, has said that he exerted plaint, not only for the sake of na- dent is guilty. They believe if they pressure on the Ukrainians, bragged tional security, Madam Speaker, but to look long enough and hard enough, about the fact that he withheld $1 bil- ensure that our ability to hold public maybe, just maybe, they will uncover lion in aid from the Ukrainians. servants accountable remains. something, anything, that they can im- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The This isn’t about partisan politics. peach him for. time of the gentleman has expired. This is about protecting our democracy This is wrong, and I will not support Mr. WENSTRUP. Madam Speaker, I and its people. their efforts. I will not stand by si- yield the gentleman from Louisiana an Madam Speaker, I urge all of my col- lently while it happens. If my col- additional 1 minute. leagues to support this resolution. leagues on the other side of the aisle Mr. SCALISE. Madam Speaker, I Mr. WENSTRUP. Madam Speaker, I truly believe that this warrants im- thank the gentleman from Ohio. yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from peachment, and if they are not willing Again, when we talk about some- Florida (Mr. SPANO). to wait 1 day to read the transcript, thing as serious as impeachment, and Mr. SPANO. Madam Speaker, I rise then why are they sending us back to obviously, that is where they have said today to express my disappointment at our districts for the next 2 weeks? they would go, the Speaker said she what the House is devoting its time to The majority leader said this morn- wants to get the committee working this afternoon. It is certainly not the ing there are no plans to cancel the re- toward an impeachment inquiry. issues that my constituents elected me cess because it is important Members Why? Why, Madam Speaker, haven’t to come to Washington to advocate for go home to their constituents and ex- they brought a vote here on this House on their behalf. plain what we are doing. In other floor to start an impeachment inquiry? We are not on the floor today talking words, they still need to convince the They are scared to death of having a about how we can improve care and American people that today’s revela- vote on this House floor on impeach- services for veterans. We are not talk- tions, which didn’t live up to their ment. Yet, they keep moving down ing about how to fix the crumbling in- promises, should lead to President that train track. frastructure, how to fix the broken im- Trump’s removal from office. It is a reckless track, when they say migration system. We are not talking The SPEAKER pro tempore. The that they are going to bring impeach- about how to modernize and personally time of the gentleman has expired. ment. Even the people who have read tailor healthcare. We are not on the Mr. WENSTRUP. Madam Speaker, I this, not one of them has pointed out a floor talking about how we can con- yield the gentleman from Florida an high crime or misdemeanor that is in tinue to implement policies to further additional 1 minute. here. strengthen our booming economy. The quid pro quo that they promised Instead, we again find ourselves on b 1515 doesn’t exist. These are the same peo- the House floor talking about Presi- Mr. SPANO. Madam Speaker, I call ple who promised that there was collu- dent Trump and his administration. on the Democrat leadership to keep us sion, with the Mueller report, and Sound familiar? This morning, in the in session the first 2 weeks of October, there was no collusion. interest of full transparency, the if this is as urgent and as serious as Instead of moving on, they keep Trump administration released the they are telling the American people. going down the impeachment path. complete memorandum outlining the I will not support the political im- People are sick and tired of the con- telephone conversation between the peachment that Democrats are inces- stant harassment of the President. President and the Ukrainian President, santly pursuing. I implore this House

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Madam Speaker, a And I also will bring up the point that the DNI, the Director of National point of clarification: Quid pro quo ex- again that tomorrow we are scheduled Intelligence, shall provide Congress ists on its face in what we reviewed to hear from the DNI. Let’s give that with the full complaint. just today. But, for the record, crimi- process its due, and let’s know facts be- I repeat, that obligation is manda- nal conduct does not have to be quid fore we speak and before we pass judg- tory. pro quo. ment. That is all we are asking to do. Shortly thereafter, the American The President asked a foreign gov- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- people learned of a phone call from the ernment to investigate his political ance of my time. White House calling upon a foreign rival and interfere in our election. Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I yield power to intervene in the upcoming The response by my friends across 1 minute to the gentlewoman from election. Today’s release of the notes of the aisle has also confirmed something California (Ms. SPEIER). the call by the White House confirms else I have had a suspicion about: They Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I this behavior, which undermines the have an extraordinary sense of humor. thank the chair of the committee for integrity of our elections, the dignity They imagine that this administration yielding. of any Presidency, and our national se- would have released this whatever it is Madam Speaker, this is a powder curity. this morning relating to a transcript, keg. This is not as my colleagues on Let us repeat the facts: The intelligence community inspec- the complaint, and allowed the DNI to the other side are trying to suggest it tor general, who was appointed by formally testify and the complaining is, but they are dealing with alter- President Trump, determined that the witness to testify just because the native facts. complaint was both of ‘‘urgent concern President thought we should know, not As co-chair of the Whistleblower Cau- and credible,’’ and its disclosure ‘‘re- cus, I can point to the fact that $54 bil- because there was a complaining wit- lates to one of the most significant and lion has been returned to the taxpayers ness. important of the Director of National Without the complaining witness, no of this country because men and Intelligence’s responsibilities to the women had the courage to stand up and one knows about this—without their American people.’’ courage. That emphasizes the point of point out tax evasion, fraud, abuse, and I want to talk a moment, Madam how important complaining witnesses waste. Speaker, if I may, about whistle- are, because, without their courage, we Now, we have a whistleblower here blowers. don’t know about wrongdoing or there who was defined as not being a whistle- First, let me say what an asset the are further leaks, both of which put blower by the Attorney General, and intelligence community is to the secu- our country at risk. now we are all saying he is a whistle- rity of our country. We talk about our Mr. WENSTRUP. Madam Speaker, I blower. He doesn’t even have the pro- men and women in uniform, and we yield myself such time as I may con- tections of a whistleblower based on praise them. We could never thank sume. the analysis by the Attorney General. them enough. Our intelligence commu- Let me make a few comments, if I One thing is very clear here, Mem- nity personnel are a significant part of can. bers: But for the fact that this whistle- the national security of our country. This was reviewed by the criminal di- blower came forward, but for the fact Whistleblowers, in any part of the vision of DOJ today that found no vio- that the inspector general found that it government, are important, but whis- lation whatsoever. was both credible and urgent, and but tleblowers can be defined as an act of Let me make another point, because for the fact, after the DNI did not deem reporting waste, fraud, abuse, and cor- I have heard accusations along the way it to be sent to the committee, it was ruption in a lawful manner to those that certain entities here in Congress the inspector general who had the who can correct the wrongdoing. don’t care about whistleblower protec- courage to contact the chair of this The intelligence community has pub- tions. committee to inform him that there licly recognized the importance of We do care. We care about the whis- was a whistleblower pending that whistle blowing and supports protec- tleblower process. We care about their brought this all to the fore. tions for whistleblowers who conform protections. Let’s be perfectly clear on So let’s be very clear: There was a to guidelines to protect classified in- that. As Republicans, and sitting on concerted effort by the administration formation. the intelligence committee, we recog- to shut down this whistleblower, to re- This is a very important balance, and nize the value of this process. We are strict the money that was supposed to when laws were written—and I was for it. go to Ukraine on June 18—or July 18. there for it as a member of the com- We have heard a lot of comments, Mr. WENSTRUP. Madam Speaker, I mittee and as ranking member and yesterday especially, that were made reserve the balance of my time. part of the Gang of Four, before I even that would imply guilty until proven Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I am became part of the leadership. I saw innocent when we haven’t even seen proud to yield 1 minute to the gentle- the evolution of these laws and then the whistleblower claim. We just got woman from California (Ms. PELOSI), the improvements on them, with fur- the transcripts of the President with the Speaker. ther protection for whistleblowers. the President of Ukraine today, and we Ms. PELOSI. Madam Speaker, I I was also there for the creation of don’t even know the circumstances of thank the chairman for yielding, and I the Office of the Director of National the claim. commend him for his great patriotism, Intelligence and the relationship be- I don’t know if anyone on the other for the equanimity that he brings to all tween the two, and it is a careful bal- side has had contact with the whistle- that he does with great wisdom and ance of protecting whistleblowers but blower, but I know nothing about this judgment. also protecting our national security whistleblower except that there is a Madam Speaker, just over a week and our intelligence—our intelligence. whistleblower. And I have not seen the ago, when our Nation observed the an- So, in any event, one of the bills we complaint, and I look forward to seeing niversary of the adoption of our Con- wrote was the Intelligence Community it. stitution, on that very day, news broke Whistleblower Protection Act. The law We have been through a lot as a of great allegations which were a plays a vital role in our democracy. It country. Time and time again, our threat to our Constitution. enables our system of separation of country gets challenged—challenged On that day, the intelligence commu- powers to maintain the rule of law by from outside, challenged from within. nity inspector general formally noti- making sure that the abuses of unlaw- We have been through a lot. fied Congress that the administration ful actions are known, first through

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You don’t need finds to be ‘‘credible.’’ At no point in Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Madam to state an explicit quid pro quo to the history of this law has a DNI ever Speaker, I, too, look forward to review- break the law. You don’t need to state refused to turn over a whistleblower’s ing the whistleblower’s complaint, an explicit quid pro quo when you have complaint that has been found by the shortly. conducted the quid pro quo, when you IG as ‘‘credible.’’ Refusing to do this is I want to start by saying thank you have withheld the military aid. a violation of the law. to the whistleblower. We don’t know if You don’t need to state an explicit Our national security depends on this it is a man or a woman, the person’s quid pro quo when you have launched a framework. This vote today is about identity, yet, but I want to say thank cover-up by violating the law by refus- more than just any one President. This you for having the courage and the ing to produce the whistleblower com- resolution is about the preservation of bravery to come forward and reveal—at plaint as you are required to do. our American system of government. least in terms of what we have seen All of these actions are contained in Once we pass this resolution—and I from the transcript—abuse of power by the recent statements of the President acknowledge that we are joining the the President of the United States. and in the plain language of the White Senate, which passed it without objec- We must protect a whistleblower who House document. And the idea, the idea tion yesterday, unanimously—the DNI comes forward and puts himself or her- that we can’t wait a day to get the will be faced with a choice: to honor self and their career on the line. I hope transcript ignores the fact that, for his responsibility to help preserve our that this Congress will be committed three weeks, they have ignored the law Republic or to break the law. to doing that. in producing the whistleblower com- This resolution passed by unanimous These are very serious charges, an plaint; and we would not have it ever if consent—I repeat—in the Senate. abuse of power that includes coercing a it weren’t for the actions of the Demo- Every Member, Democratic and Repub- foreign leader into digging up dirt crats in this House. lican, should join us in passing this in against a political rival for the Presi- And the talking point that this issue the House. dent’s political gain, to win reelection; should hinge on the explicitness of the While we await the release of the full asking a personal lawyer, his personal quid pro quo is nothing more than a complaint, we reiterate our call for the lawyer, to go along with this. smokescreen to hide the fact that the release of the full transcript of the call It appears as though the State De- President’s conduct is a violation of between President Trump and the partment and, perhaps, the Secretary the law, and a violation of his oath, Ukrainian President and reiterate our of State may also be implicated in this and more than justifies the production call to protect whistleblowers from re- scandal. of the whistleblower complaint and the taliation. Madam Speaker, I look forward to launching of an impeachment inquiry. Madam Speaker, I urge a bipartisan passing this resolution. I hope all will The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- vote to defend our national security support it. bers are reminded to refrain from en- and to protect our democracy. b 1530 gaging in personalities toward the Mr. WENSTRUP. Madam Speaker, I Mr. WENSTRUP. Madam Speaker, I President. Mr. WENSTRUP. Madam Speaker, I continue to reserve the balance of my reserve the balance of my time. time. Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I yield yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. WOODALL). Mr. WOODALL. Madam Speaker, I 1 minute to the gentleman from Cali- Vermont (Mr. WELCH). fornia (Mr. SWALWELL). Mr. WELCH. Madam Speaker, this thank the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Mr. SWALWELL of California. resolution really raises a question to WENSTRUP) for yielding the time. Madam Speaker, the gentleman from each one of us who is a Member of Con- I listened to what my friend just Ohio had asked earlier: Where does it gress; and that question is: Do we be- came to the well to say, and it sounds say in the President’s notes—and these lieve in the separate, independent au- as if we are not working on a non- are notes; this is not a transcript—the thority of the legislative branch to binding House Resolution today. It word, ‘‘favor’’? conduct oversight? sounds as if we are working on Articles Page 3, I would direct the gentleman: The contents of this resolution and of Impeachment today. If folks want to ‘‘I would like you to do us a favor,’’ the the whistleblower report, to be sure, get on to Articles of Impeachment, get President of the United States says. are extremely explosive and important. on with it. And the problem with this mob-like But the question that we have to ask, I want to associate myself with my tactic is that, when you ask someone as a Congress, Republicans and Demo- friend from Vermont who said this is to do a favor, you owe that person crats, is: Are we willing to stand up for an Article I, Article II question. And I something in return. And, when that the constitutional authority of the want to ask my colleagues, again, if person is a foreign leader, that means, House as a representative branch of you are ready to get going with im- as President of the United States, one government? peachment articles, bring them, and day you will have to put a foreign lead- That is the constitutional question. let’s have that debate on the floor. er’s interests ahead of America’s inter- This resolution goes to the heart of our This is a nonbinding resolution that ests. responsibility. We must pass it in order says to our coequal branch of govern- This is only the tip of the iceberg, for us to be a coequal branch of govern- ment, we have an oversight responsi- this note that the President has re- ment. bility, and we want to see some paper- leased, and that is why it is important Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I yield work. Now, the Senate already passed that we hear from the whistleblower. the balance of my time to the gen- the same nonbinding resolution yester- It is also important to note that tleman from Connecticut (Mr. HIMES), day. We are not breaking any new Ukraine depends on the U.S. economi- and I ask unanimous consent that he ground here. cally, militarily, and the credibility we may control that time. But, yes, if the Intelligence Com- afford to them when we support them. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there mittee wants to review documents in a So, you don’t need to be explicit with objection to the request of the gen- closed session, they ought to have ac- them when you tell them that you need tleman from California? cess to those documents. That is not a a favor and you are withholding mili- There was no objection. complicated question. tary funds. Mr. HIMES. Madam Speaker, I yield I want to ask my colleagues how we In this case, the whistleblower did 1 minute to the gentleman from New are advantaged as an institution by everything right; so now it is time for York (Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY). turning this into an us against them.

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But let’s be clear absolutely no there, there. bers are reminded to refrain from en- about what really happened and how But we have an opportunity, I dare gaging in personalities toward the we got here, because I suspect this is say, an obligation, to conduct our- President. not the final word in this discussion, selves in a way that, forbid the Mr. WENSTRUP. Madam Speaker, I and the American people deserve to thought, should one day our Nation reserve the balance of my time. know the truth. have to go down that path, we have the Mr. HIMES. Madam Speaker, I yield Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- credibility to lead that discussion. myself the balance of my time. ance of my time. You have an hour of debate here that It may turn out that this resolution Mr. WENSTRUP. Madam Speaker, I we can absolutely use, and the Speaker is unnecessary. I understand proce- yield myself the balance of my time. can continue to admonish Members not dures are being made to provide the Madam Speaker, I heard something to engage in personalities with the complaint, I hope, the full whistle- before, that no one asks for a favor President. We can absolutely conduct blower complaint, to the Congress and, that doesn’t want something in return. ourselves in that way if that is what we specifically, to the Intelligence Com- You know, when my wife asks me for a would like. mittee. If that is true, that is a good favor, I don’t ask for something in re- Or we could follow the pathway of first step. It is a step, of course, that is turn, I have got to tell you. And I have to say, I agree with what the United States; do this in a bipar- remedying the blatant violation of law Mr. WELCH had to say today. I thank tisan way to say we have got a coequal that this administration engaged in the gentleman for his words. We do branch of government that has a right when they chose to stop the trans- have an oversight, but we also have a to see these documents and be done mittal of that complaint to the Con- process in our country. with it. gress. So I am very curious to hear tomor- I will remind my colleagues who are But I do want to take this oppor- row, fortunately, in an open hearing, raising their constitutional ire today tunity to just clear up some things what the DNI has to say, and how he that this institution held President that were said, because these are seri- may have interpreted the law dif- Obama’s Attorney General in both civil ous matters, and it is important that ferently, or DOJ did. And I think that and criminal contempt, and we got no the American people understand the the American people deserve that, and support, save 17 Members, to make truth. I am glad it is going to be in an open that happen. Mr. SCALISE came before this body and ridiculed the majority, saying that hearing. Mr. HIMES. Madam Speaker, may I There is a lot we can talk about. We we had promised a quid pro quo, a inquire as to the time remaining for can go back and forth on this. But I statement that is, of course, absurd on the majority. will tell you, amongst my constituents, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- the face of it. We made no such prom- what I hear at home is that there is a tleman from Connecticut has 61⁄2 min- ise. In fact, we have spent the day ex- lot of hypocrisy out here. utes remaining. plaining that a quid pro quo is not nec- When you talk about having over- Mr. HIMES. Madam Speaker, I yield essary for the kind of extortion that is sight, or quid pro quo, and you are only 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from evident in the so-called transcript that willing to look at one side of it, or one Florida (Mrs. DEMINGS). we received today. event of it, or one possible event of it, Mrs. DEMINGS. Madam Speaker, Re- Bribery requires a quid pro quo; if I should say, only willing to look in publican President Teddy Roosevelt you do this, I will pay you that. Extor- one direction, you lose the trust of the said that ‘‘patriotism means to stand tion is simply saying you better do me American people. You lose the trust of by the country.’’ It does not mean to a favor, or else. the American people. stand by the President at any cost. So there was no promise of a quid pro When I was a child, I watched the The whistleblower is a patriot who quo. Neither is it necessary for this be- Watergate hearings. Do you know what stood up for their country. It is time havior to be well beyond the pale. I was impressed with? for Americans of good conscience, And I would remind my friends in the You had both sides of the aisle seek- starting with every member of this minority that we did not bring this ing the truth, regardless of who was in committee, to follow in that patriot’s moment upon the Congress. The in- power or who was in question. footsteps and unite behind the belief spector general came to this Congress We haven’t seen that for 3 years. So, that no one is above the law. of his own volition and, I would add, at let’s get this resolution on the floor. It The President has abused the powers significant personal risk, because of his is a foregone conclusion. We are all in of his office. Perhaps he is afraid of los- concern over the actions of the admin- agreement. This is something we want ing the next election. Perhaps it is just istration. brought forward. Half of it already has who he is. It emerges today that the Acting DNI been, and the other half is being deliv- When the President of Ukraine perhaps threatened to resign his posi- ered at 4:00. brought up a request to buy military tion unless the Department of Justice That is what we were here to debate equipment from the United States, the gave a legal justification for his today, this resolution. You wouldn’t President said—and yes, it is quite stance. know it was a resolution we were all in clear—‘‘I would like you to do us a So we are not here because we want favor of. So let’s have our vote and favor.’’ to be here. The Speaker of the House, move on. But even worse, press reports indi- as every Member of this Chamber Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- cate that the whistleblower’s com- knows, has resisted, until yesterday, ance of my time. plaint was far more extensive than any even using the word impeachment be- Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, one call. cause she is that focused on the senti- I rise to support H. Res. 576—Expressing the The ongoing cover-up by this White ment of the American people and the sense of the House of Representatives with House has prevented us from imme- consequences of that dramatic step. respect to the whistleblower complaint of Au- diately reviewing the report that is re- So I do not want to hear from my gust 12, 2019, made to the Inspector General quired by law. friends in the minority that this has of the Intelligence Community. Further, the administration must been a train that we have been bar- Allegations that the President of the United immediately move to ensure that the reling down. States sought to enlist a foreign government whistleblower is fully protected as re- We are not here because we are to interfere in our democratic process by in- quired under law. happy. We are here because there is a vestigating one of his political rivals, and may To my colleagues, history is about to genuine threat to this republic and to have used the withholding of Congressionally be written at this moment. I ask you this democracy. We were brought here appropriated military aid, days earlier as intimi- to think about your place in that his- by members of the administration who dation, is a clear problem. We must have all

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It is an American matter that must be inves- there shall be a position of Ombudsman for Bor- ‘‘(7) Other information, as determined appro- tigated so that we can continue to protect our der and Immigration Enforcement Related Con- priate by the Ombudsman . democracy against outside attacks. cerns (in this section referred to as the ‘Ombuds- ‘‘(e) APPOINTMENT OF BORDER COMMUNITIES This resolution expresses the sense of the man’), who shall— LIAISON.— House that the whistleblower complaint re- ‘‘(1) be independent of Department agencies ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Ombudsman, in con- ceived on August 12, 2019, by the Inspector and officers; junction with the Office for Civil Rights and ‘‘(2) report directly to the Secretary; and Civil Liberties of the Department, shall appoint General of the Intelligence Community should ‘‘(3) have a background in immigration law, a Border Community Liaison (in this subsection be transmitted immediately to the Select Com- civil rights, and law enforcement. referred to as the ‘Liaison’) in each U.S. Border mittee on Intelligence of the Senate and the ‘‘(b) FUNCTIONS.—It shall be the function of Patrol sector on the northern and southern bor- Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence the Ombudsman to— ders. Each Liaison shall report to the Ombuds- of the House of Representatives. ‘‘(1) in coordination with the Inspector Gen- man. Our Constitution demands respect for the eral of the Department, establish an inde- ‘‘(2) PURPOSES.—Each Liaison appointed rule of law. As a Member of Congress, I will pendent, neutral, accessible, confidential, and under this subsection shall— continue to uphold our American principles standardized process to assist individuals (in- ‘‘(A) foster cooperation between U.S. Customs cluding aliens (as such term is defined in section and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and and values. I urge passage of this resolution. 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 Customs Enforcement, and border communities; The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time U.S.C. 1101)) in resolving complaints with re- ‘‘(B) consult with border communities on the for debate has expired. spect to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, development of policies, directives, and pro- Pursuant to House Resolution 577, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a grams of U.S. Customs and Border Protection the previous question is ordered on the subcontractor, or a cooperating entity, which and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforce- resolution, as amended. process shall include a publicly accessible ment; The question is on the resolution. website through which a complainant can check ‘‘(C) receive feedback from border communities The question was taken; and the on the status of such a complaint; on the performance of U.S. Customs and Border ‘‘(2) identify and thereafter review, examine, Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Speaker pro tempore announced that Enforcement; and the ayes appeared to have it. and make recommendations to the Secretary to address chronic issues identified by the Ombuds- ‘‘(D) submit to the Ombudsman an annual re- Mr. HIMES. Madam Speaker, on that man in carrying out the function described in port detailing their findings, feedback received I demand the yeas and nays. paragraph (1); from border communities, and recommendations The yeas and nays were ordered. ‘‘(3) establish a Border Oversight Panel in ac- to increase cooperation between U.S. Customs The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- cordance with subsection (f); and and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- ‘‘(4) review compliance with departmental Customs Enforcement, and border communities. ceedings on this question will be post- policies and standards of care for custody of ‘‘(f) BORDER OVERSIGHT PANEL.— ‘‘(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Ombudsman shall poned. aliens by U.S. Immigration and Customs En- forcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protec- establish a Border Oversight Panel (in this sub- f tion, including any violations of applicable pol- section referred to as the ‘Panel’). icy or standards of care involving force-feeding. ‘‘(2) COMPOSITION.— b 1545 ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Panel shall be com- ‘‘(c) CONFIDENTIALITY.—The existence of a posed of 30 members selected by the Ombuds- HOMELAND SECURITY complaint, including the identity of any Depart- man. IMPROVEMENT ACT ment employee implicated in a complaint, shall ‘‘(B) CHAIRPERSON.—The Ombudsman shall be be kept confidential by the Ombudsman and, in Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. the chair of the Panel. the absence of the written consent of an indi- Speaker, pursuant to House Resolution ‘‘(C) EXPERTISE.—Members of the Panel shall vidual who submits a complaint, the Ombuds- have expertise in immigration, local crime indi- 577, I call up the bill (H.R. 2203) to in- man shall keep confidential the identity of and crease transparency, accountability, ces, civil and human rights, community rela- any identifying information relating to such in- tions, cross-border trade and commerce, quality and community engagement within the dividual. Such confidentiality requirement may Department of Homeland Security, of life indicators, or other experience the Om- not be considered as a factor of whether or not budsman determines is appropriate, and shall provide independent oversight of bor- information under this subsection may be dis- include individuals who reside in or near border der security activities, improve train- closed under section 552 of title 5, United Stated counties. ing for agents and officers of U.S. Cus- Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of ‘‘(3) DUTIES.—The Panel shall evaluate and toms and Border Protection and U.S. Information Act). make recommendations regarding the border en- ‘‘(d) ANNUAL REPORTING.—Not later than Immigration and Customs Enforce- forcement policies, strategies, and programs of June 30 of each year beginning in the year after the Department operating along the northern ment, and for other purposes, and ask the date of the enactment of this section, the for its immediate consideration. and southern borders of the United States to— Ombudsman shall submit to the Committee on ‘‘(A) take into consideration the impact of The Clerk read the title of the bill. Homeland Security and the Committee on the such policies, strategies, and programs on border The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Judiciary of the House of Representatives and communities, including protecting due process, ESPAILLAT). Pursuant to House Resolu- the Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- civil and human rights of border residents and tion 577, in lieu of the amendment in ernmental Affairs and the Committee on the Ju- visitors, and private property rights of land the nature of a substitute rec- diciary of the Senate a report that includes, for owners; ommended by the Committee on Home- the previous year, the following: ‘‘(B) uphold domestic and international legal ‘‘(1) The number and types of complaints re- land Security printed in the bill, an obligations; ceived under this section and for each com- ‘‘(C) reduce the number of migrant deaths; amendment in the nature of a sub- plaint— and stitute consisting of the text of Rules ‘‘(A) the component or subcomponent, subcon- ‘‘(D) improve the safety of agents and officers Committee Print 116–27, modified by tractor, or cooperating entity identified; of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. the amendment printed in House Re- ‘‘(B) the demographics of the complainant; Immigration and Customs Enforcement. port 116–217, is adopted and the bill, as and ‘‘(g) STAFFING.—The Secretary shall take ap- amended, is considered read. ‘‘(C) a description of the resolution of the propriate action to ensure the Ombudsman’s of- complaint or the status of the resolution process. fice is sufficiently staffed and resourced to carry The text of the bill, as amended, is as ‘‘(2) Any complaint pattern that could be pre- follows: out its duties effectively and efficiently. vented or reduced by policy training or practice ‘‘(h) TRAINING.— H.R. 2203 changes. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Ombudsman shall con- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ‘‘(3) A description of any pattern of violations duct a yearly evaluation of all training given to resentatives of the United States of America in of any applicable policy or standards. agents and officers of U.S. Customs and Border Congress assembled, ‘‘(4) A description of each complaint received Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs SECTION 1. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OFFICE OF under this section with respect to which U.S. Enforcement. THE OMBUDSMAN FOR BORDER AND Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigra- ‘‘(2) CONTENTS.—Each evaluation under para- IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT RE- tion and Customs Enforcement, a subcontractor, graph (1) shall include whether the training re- LATED CONCERNS. or a cooperating entity, as applicable, has taken ferred to in such paragraph adequately address- (a) IN GENERAL.—Title VII of the Homeland action to resolve, and the time between receipt es the following: Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 341 et seq.) is and resolution of each such complaint. ‘‘(A) Best practices in community policing, amended by adding at the end the following ‘‘(5) A description of complaints received cultural awareness, and carrying out enforce- new section: under this section for which action has not been ment actions near sensitive locations, such as

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While the ‘‘(C) Interaction with vulnerable populations, after the date of the enactment of this section, the Ombudsman, in coordination with the Com- inspector general of DHS reviews alle- including instruction on screening, identifying, gations of unlawful activity by Depart- and responding to vulnerable populations, such missioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protec- as children, victims of human trafficking, and tion, the Director of U.S. Immigration and Cus- ment personnel, other complaints must the acutely ill. toms Enforcement, and labor organizations rep- go through Customs and Border Pro- ‘‘(D) Standards of professional and ethical resenting agents and officers of U.S. Customs tection or Immigration and Customs conduct, including the following: and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration Enforcement first. ‘‘(i) Lawful use of force, de-escalation tactics, and Customs Enforcement, shall submit to the Further, the process for filing a com- and alternatives to the use of force. Committee on Homeland Security and the Com- plaint can be complicated and con- ‘‘(ii) Complying with chain of command and mittee on the Judiciary of the House of Rep- lawful orders. resentatives and the Committee on Homeland fusing. Additionally, there is no cen- ‘‘(iii) Conduct and ethical behavior toward Security and Governmental Affairs and the tral mechanism for residents of border the public in a civil and professional manner. Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate a plan communities to speak out about how ‘‘(iv) Civil rights and legal protections for na- for requiring, not later than one year after such DHS’ operations affect their day-to-day tionals of the United States and aliens. date of enactment, the use of body-worn cam- lives or the environment around them. ‘‘(v) Non-biased questioning. eras by U.S. Border Patrol agents and U.S. Im- H.R. 2203, as we are considering it ‘‘(vi) Sensitivity towards lesbian, gay, bisex- migration and Customs Enforcement officers today, would establish a new ombuds- ual, transgender, and queer individuals. whenever such agents and officers are engaged ‘‘(vii) Permissible and impermissible social man to carry out an independent, neu- in border security or immigration enforcement media activity. tral, and confidential process to help activities. ‘‘(viii) Sexual and other harassment and as- ‘‘(2) ELEMENTS.—The plan required under resolve complaints with respect to the sault, including an assessment of whether ade- paragraph (1) shall include the following: Department’s border and immigration quate policies exist to resolve complaints. ‘‘(A) Benchmarks for implementation of the enforcement activities. The ombuds- ‘‘(E) Protecting the civil, constitutional, use of body-worn cameras within U.S. Customs human, and privacy rights of individuals, with man would also note patterns in the and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration types of complaints received to iden- special emphasis on the scope of enforcement and Customs Enforcement. authority, including chain of evidence practices ‘‘(B) Policies, procedures, and training mod- tify any systemic issues. and document seizure, and use of force policies ules for the use of body-worn cameras by agents The communities most directly im- available to agents and officers. and officers of U.S. Customs and Border Protec- pacted by DHS’ border and immigra- ‘‘(F) Maintaining and updated understanding tion and U.S. Immigration and Customs En- tion enforcement activities are those of Federal legal rulings, court decisions, and forcement, including training modules relating that are on our borders with Mexico Department policies and procedures. to the appropriate use of such cameras and ad- ‘‘(G) The scope of agents’ and officers’ au- and Canada. verse action for non-compliance. thority to conduct immigration enforcement ac- Under H.R. 2203, the ombudsman ‘‘(C) Mechanisms to ensure compliance with tivities, including interviews, interrogations, would appoint border community liai- body-worn camera policies and procedures. sons to serve in sectors along the stops, searches, arrests, and detentions, in addi- ‘‘(3) CONSIDERATIONS.—The plan required tion to identifying and detecting fraudulent under paragraph (1) shall be informed by— northern and southern borders to foster documents. ‘‘(A) existing State and local policies requiring better communication and meaningful ‘‘(3) RECOMMENDATIONS.—Not later than 90 the use of body-worn cameras; and engagement with these communities. days after conducting each evaluation under ‘‘(B) principles regarding body-worn cameras The ombudsman is also required to paragraph (1), the Ombudsman shall develop, published by major civil and human rights orga- and submit to the Secretary, recommendations stand up a border oversight panel to nizations.’’. make recommendations on border and regarding any additional training. (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of con- ‘‘(4) FEEDBACK.—Not later than 180 days after tents of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is immigration policies and programs receiving recommendations transmitted by the amended by adding after the item relating to with attention to DHS activities that Ombudsman, the Secretary shall respond pub- section 710 the following new item: affect due process, property rights, and licly and in writing with feedback on each of ‘‘Sec. 711. Ombudsman for Border and Immigra- the safety of migrants and officers. the recommendations, an action plan to imple- tion Enforcement Related Con- H.R. 2203 is also intended to ensure ment any of such recommendations with which cerns.’’. greater oversight of the training that the Secretary concurs, and a justification for why any of such recommendations have been re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The bill, frontline personnel receive. Specifi- jected. as amended, shall be debatable for 1 cally, the ombudsman would annually ‘‘(i) ELECTRONIC TRACKING.— hour equally divided and controlled by evaluate the CBP and ICE agents and ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Ombudsman, in coordi- the chair and ranking minority mem- officers training, particularly on stand- nation with the Commissioner of U.S. Customs ber of the Committee on Homeland Se- ards for professional and ethical con- and Border Protection, the Director of U.S. Im- duct, and make recommendations on migration and Customs Enforcement, and the curity. Office of Refugee Resettlement of the Depart- The gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. any needed improvements. ment of Health and Human Services, shall de- THOMPSON) and the gentleman from Additionally, the bill directs the om- velop recommendations for the establishment of Alabama (Mr. ROGERS) each will con- budsman to develop an implementation an electronic tracking number system on a sin- trol 30 minutes. plan to require the use of body-worn gle interface, which shall be used to track the The Chair recognizes the gentleman cameras by Border Patrol agents and location of a child who has been separated from from Mississippi. ICE officers while engaged in border se- a parent, legal guardian, or other relative of GENERAL LEAVE curity or immigration enforcement ac- such child, and which shall be accessible to Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. tivities. agents and officers of U.S. Customs and Border While the current administration’s Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs En- Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that forcement, and the Office of Refugee Resettle- all Members have 5 legislative days to activities in this area warrant height- ment. revise and extend their remarks and to ened scrutiny, several issues, such as ‘‘(2) TRACKING NUMBER.—The recommenda- include extraneous material on this conditions in ICE detention or insuffi- tions developed under this subsection shall con- measure. cient consultation with property own- sider how a tracking number can be assigned to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ers by U.S. Border Patrol, have per- a child who has been separated from a parent, objection to the request of the gen- sisted for years. legal guardian, or other relative of such child tleman from Mississippi? H.R. 2203 represents a step in the that— ‘‘(A) is transferrable; There was no objection. right direction to bring greater trans- ‘‘(B) may be shared easily on the electronic Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. parency and accountability to DHS. I tracking system described in this subsection by Speaker, I yield myself such time as I urge my colleagues to support this leg- agents and officers of— may consume. islation.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:29 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25SE7.016 H25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE H7930 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 25, 2019 Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Protection, does not include authority to en- signed to demoralize law enforcement my time. force trade laws. The Committee also re- and serve the demands of illegal immi- serves the right to seek appointment of an HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, grants. It should really be called the il- appropriate number of conferees to any COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, House-Senate conference involving this or legal immigrant customer service act. Washington, DC, July 18, 2019. similar legislation. The bill creates a new ombudsman at Hon. BENNIE G. THOMPSON, I would appreciate your response to this the Department of Homeland Security Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security, letter confirming this understanding and to collect and review complaints made House of Representatives, Washington, DC. would ask that a copy of our exchange of let- by illegal immigrants against Federal DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: This is to advise you ter on this matter be included in the Con- law enforcement officers. that the Committee on the Judiciary has gressional Record during floor consideration now had an opportunity to review the provi- The Department already has an Of- of H.R. 2203. fice of Inspector General and an Office sions in H.R. 2203, the ‘‘Homeland Security Sincerely, Improvement Act’’ that fall with our Rule X RICHARD E. NEAL, for Civil Rights and Liberties required jurisdiction. I appreciate your consulting Chairman. by law to collect and investigate com- with us on those provisions. The Judiciary plaints against DHS personnel, as well Committee has no objection to your includ- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, as recommended relief for the com- ing them in the bill for consideration on the COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY, plainant. Both offices maintain tip House floor, and to expedite that consider- Washington, DC, September 25, 2019. ation is willing to waive sequential referral, lines for anonymous complaints and Hon. RICHARD NEAL, websites to collect complaints, and with the understanding that we do not there- Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, by waive any future jurisdictional claim House of Representatives, Washington, DC. both regularly report to Congress on over those provisions or their subject mat- DEAR CHAIRMAN NEAL: Thank you for your their caseload. ters. letter regarding H.R. 2203, the ‘‘Homeland It is unclear how creating another In the event a House-Senate conference on Security Improvement Act.’’ The Committee bureaucrat with a duplicative mission this or similar legislation is convened, the on Homeland Security recognizes that the will improve the current process. It is Judiciary Committee reserves the right to Committee on Ways and Means has a juris- clear, however, that this new bureau- request an appropriate number of conferees dictional interest in H.R. 2203, and I appre- crat will further demoralize the men to address any concerns with these or simi- ciate your effort to allow this bill to be con- lar provisions that may arise in conference. sidered on the House floor. and women of law enforcement. Please place this letter into the Congres- I concur with you that the authority given The bill empowers the ombudsman to sional Record during consideration of the to the Ombudsman in Title II of the bill is scrutinize the training and conduct of measure on the House floor. Thank you for not intended to include authority regarding ICE and CBP officers on an ongoing the cooperative spirit in which you have trade law enforcement complaints. Should basis. worked regarding this matter and others be- you choose to seek appointment of an appro- The bill also includes a bogus over- tween our committees. priate number of conferees to any House— sight panel comprised of so-called qual- Sincerely, Senate conference involving this legislation, ity of life indicators to make rec- JERROLD NADLER, I would support that effort. Chairman. I will include our letters on H.R. 2203 in the ommendations on how ICE and CBP of- Congressional Record during floor consider- ficers should carry out their law en- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ation of this bill. I look forward to working forcement mission. COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY, with you on this legislation and other mat- Every day, the men and women of Washington, DC July 18, 2019. ters of great importance to this nation. ICE and CBP put their lives in danger Hon. JERROLD NADLER, Sincerely, to keep our families and communities Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, BENNIE G. THOMPSON, safe. They faithfully and skillfully Chairman. House of Representatives, Washington, DC. carry out their duty to enforce Federal DEAR CHAIRMAN NADLER: Thank you for Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speak- your letter regarding H.R. 2203, the ‘‘Home- immigration law. Congress should be er, I yield myself such time as I may moving legislation to thank them, not land Security Improvement Act.’’ The Com- consume. second-guess and criticize them. mittee on Homeland Security recognizes Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposi- Mr. Speaker, this legislation started that the Committee on the Judiciary has a tion to H.R. 2203. jurisdictional interest in H.R. 2203, and I ap- Over this past fiscal year, law en- out as an attempt by Democrats to ap- preciate your effort to allow this bill to be pease radical leftwing open border ac- considered on the House floor. forcement has encountered nearly a million migrants illegally crossing the tivists. The original bill was chock-full I concur with you that forgoing action on of so many absurd provisions that the the bill does not in any way prejudice the southwest border. Committee on the Judiciary with respect to For months, records of migrant fami- Speaker was forced to pull it from floor its jurisdictional prerogatives on this bill or lies and unaccompanied children over- consideration in July. The bill has been similar legislation in the future, and I would whelmed obsolete Customs and Border rewritten six times to get it to this support your effort to seek appointment of Protection facilities, creating an un- point where just enough Democrats an appropriate number of conferees to any precedented humanitarian crisis. And will vote for it to pass it. House—Senate conference involving this leg- for months, Democrats did nothing. But it didn’t have to be such a par- islation. They said the crisis wasn’t real. Then tisan exercise. We could have worked I will include our letters on H.R. 2203 in the together to move comprehensive legis- Congressional Record during floor consider- they said the President manufactured ation of this bill. I look forward to working it. lation to truly prevent another crisis with you on this legislation and other mat- Then, after months of ignoring pic- at our border. ters of great importance to this nation. tures of children and families living in Republicans are ready and willing to Sincerely, overcrowded conditions, Democrats fi- work with Democrats on serious pro- BENNIE G. THOMPSON, nally agreed to the President’s request posals to reform our asylum laws to re- Chairman. for emergency funding. Now, thanks to duce the pull factors for illegal immi- that funding and the administration’s gration, to protect vulnerable families HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, efforts to reach agreements with Mex- and children from exploitation by COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, human smugglers, to expand migrant Washington, DC, September 25, 2019. ico and some Northern Triangle coun- Hon. BENNIE G. THOMPSON, tries, the crisis has finally abated. processing and long-term housing fa- Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security, Congress should use this opportunity cilities to eliminate dangerous over- Washington, DC. to advance a bipartisan bill to address crowding, and to hire additional immi- DEAR CHAIRMAN THOMPSON: In order to ex- the causes of the border crisis and pre- gration lawyers and judges to reduce pedite consideration of H.R. 2203, the Home- vent another one from happening. Un- the unprecedented backlog in asylum land Security Improvement Act, the Com- fortunately, Democrats have chosen to cases. mittee on Ways and Means has agreed to squander the opportunity. Instead, When this partisan bill fails to move waive formal consideration of provisions in the Senate, I hope Democrats will fi- that fall within the rule X jurisdiction of the they decided to move yet another par- Committee. We do so with the understanding tisan messaging bill that stands no nally choose policy over politics and that the authority given to the Ombudsmen chance of becoming law. will agree to work with Republicans on in Title II of the bill, relating to the enforce- All this bill does is waste taxpayers’ solutions to our border security prob- ment activities of U.S. Customs and Border dollars on a duplicative new office de- lems.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:29 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25SE7.044 H25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE September 25, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7931 Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of I have heard countless times from my our Nation’s immigration challenges in my time. constituents and other border residents a common sense and humane way. Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. that they need to have a voice in Today, we have the opportunity to Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the gen- crafting border policies because we are come together and begin to make a tlewoman from Texas (Ms. ESCOBAR), the ones most impacted. H.R. 2203 will powerful and well-funded Federal agen- the sponsor of this legislation. allow them this opportunity through cy more accountable to the Congress Ms. ESCOBAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise the establishment of both a border and to the people that they serve. The today in support of H.R. 2203, the community liaison and a border over- ombudsman’s role will fill much needed Homeland Security Improvement Act. sight panel. Both seek to foster com- gaps in transparency, oversight, train- I would first like to thank Speaker munication and cooperation between ing, and trust. PELOSI and Chairman THOMPSON for DHS and the community by giving bor- Mr. Speaker, I am very proud of this their steadfast leadership and for help- der residents an opportunity to provide legislation. It comes right from the ing get this bill to the floor. Mr. feedback and recommendations regard- communities that are impacted the Speaker, this moment never would ing border policies. most. I urge my colleagues to support have been possible without Mr. THOMP- This panel will also help improve it. SON’s perseverance and hard work. conditions for agents and officers. For Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speak- H.R. 2203 started at our southern bor- example, one responsibility of the bor- er, I find it amazing that the majority, der as a community-driven effort to der oversight panel is to evaluate poli- the Democrat majority, would like to boost accountability and transparency cies to enhance their safety. see us prioritize establishing electronic within DHS. To that end, I would like The bill also requires the ombudsman medical records for illegal immigrants to especially thank the Border Net- to conduct annual evaluations of all when we still haven’t been able to pro- work for Human Rights, an El Paso- training provided and will examine vide that for veterans in our country or based organization that works tire- whether key areas are covered, includ- our military, and we have been work- lessly to ensure migrants and border ing community policing, which builds ing on it for years. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the communities are treated with the dig- trust; enforcement near sensitive loca- gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. nity and respect that we all deserve. tions; interacting with vulnerable pop- JOYCE), a member of the Committee on Those of us who live within the 100- ulations; and professional and ethical mile border enforcement zone have Homeland Security. conduct, such as lawful use of force, Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. often had our civil rights impeded be- LGBTQ sensitivity, and sexual harass- cause some basic constitutional prin- Speaker, I rise today in opposition to ment. H.R. 2203, yet another one of the major- ciples don’t fully apply to us. El Paso has been at the epicenter of Since the creation of DHS in 2003, our ity’s messaging bills that would do much of the humanitarian chaos our nothing to address the crisis on our government has spent over $300 billion, Nation has seen, like being the testing including two supplemental bills southern border. ground for the cruel family separation At home in Pennsylvania’s 13th Con- passed this year, on the agencies that policy that continues to this day. To gressional District, nearly 2,000 miles carry out immigration enforcement, help speed up reunifications of these away from the southern border, this largely within that 100-mile zone. This families, H.R. 2203 requires the om- crisis is taking a tangible toll on our enormous taxpayer investment has cre- budsman, in conjunction with the CBP communities. As illicit drugs continue ated a situation where the American Commissioner, ICE Director, and the to pour across the southern border and taxpayer spends more money on immi- Office of Refugee Resettlement, to de- infiltrate into my district, addiction gration enforcement than on all other velop recommendations for the estab- and death are occurring. Federal law enforcement agencies com- lishment of an electronic tracking If we continue to kick the solutions bined. number system on a single, interoper- down the road, we are choosing simply Unfortunately, especially for those of able interface. not to act. us who live within that 100-mile en- Finally, the ombudsman is respon- Today, we could be voting to stop the forcement zone, this spending has not sible for developing a plan for outlining human trafficking, to stop the drug included corresponding oversight or ac- the use of body-worn cameras by Bor- trafficking, to stop the cartels and the countability measures. This bill seeks der Patrol agents and ICE officers violent criminals who permeate into to change that with the creation of an when engaged in border security and our country. H.R. 2203 does not address ombudsman for border and immigra- immigration enforcement activities, the real problems. tion-related concerns. something local police forces have em- Instead of passing this do-nothing The ombudsman, in conjunction with braced. bill, I ask that we return to the Home- the inspector general at DHS, will be The plan must be crafted in conjunc- land Security Committee and work on charged with establishing an inde- tion with the CBP Commissioner, the a bipartisan basis to secure our border, pendent, neutral, and confidential ICE Director, and relevant labor orga- to end the asylum loopholes, and to process to assist individuals, including nizations that represent these officers protect this great country. personnel, with complaints against Im- and agents. It must also consider exist- Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speak- migration and Customs Enforcement ing State and local body-worn camera er, I reserve the balance of my time. and U.S. Customs and Border Protec- policies. Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. tion. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gen- The ombudsman is also responsible time of the gentlewoman has expired. tlewoman from Texas (Ms. GARCIA). for reviewing CBP and ICE compliance Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Ms. GARCIA of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I with all departmental policies and Speaker, I yield the gentlewoman from thank the chairman for yielding. standards related to the treatment of Texas (Ms. ESCOBAR) an additional 1 Mr. Speaker, I support H.R. 2203, a migrants in custody. minute. bill introduced by my dear friend from This function was a priority for me Texas, Congresswoman VERONICA b 1600 after learning about child deaths in ESCOBAR. Federal custody; after having wit- Ms. ESCOBAR. Mr. Speaker, it must There is a humanitarian crisis at the nessed severe overcrowding in Border also consider existing State and local southern border and within the Amer- Patrol facilities; after hearing in my body-worn camera policies and prin- ican immigration system. The Home- community, in El Paso, Texas, con- ciples developed by major civil and land Security Improvement Act is a cerns from agents over and over again human rights organizations, so that critical bill, not a do-nothing bill. It is about leadership not listening to them DHS can build upon best practices for a critical bill that addresses our Na- and about policies they were forced to each community. tion’s immigration challenges at the enforce; and after interviewing ICE de- This plan further ensures that safety border in a responsible and humane tainees in my hometown who were sub- needs are met, and trust is built. manner by ensuring accountability and jected to force-feeding, an inhumane All of these features will be invalu- oversight through the creation of an practice that is tantamount to torture. able tools to make sure that we address ombudsman.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:13 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25SE7.045 H25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE H7932 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 25, 2019 Our American values, moral con- ranking member for his position on But right now, we are dealing with science, and Constitution require that this bill, but I rise with great enthu- the improvement of this Department, we treat all individuals on American siasm to support H.R. 2203 by the dis- and I believe this commission is going soil humanely and respectfully. This tinguished gentlewoman from Texas, to be important and crucial for mi- bill helps ensure that that happens. and as well to indicate to her that I grant families and children that have Congress must continue working to had wished that the joy of doing this been separated and abused by the finally end the humanitarian crisis at would be that we are passing produc- Trump administration. the southern border. This is a step in tive legislation, but the sadness is that Do we want to see human beings in the right direction. it is based upon the history and the cages? Or do we want to have a fair Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to evidence of what is going on at the system that protects the United States join me in support of H.R. 2203. southern border where she lives. and the border from the intrusion of Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. So I hope those who are waiting for those who would do us harm? Speaker, I reserve the balance of my this bill will realize that it is going to A regular immigration system would time. pass this House and that we are going allow these desperate families to come Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speak- to move this bill to the United States and be processed. er, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman Senate and ask the Senate whether, in I would have wanted the Mexican from Florida (Mr. RUTHERFORD). fact, they believe in the humanity of program to be out. I would have want- Mr. RUTHERFORD. Mr. Speaker, I all people. ed to have my amendment that deals thank my colleague from Alabama for Let me share with you what this bill with making sure that the FOIA yielding. is about from my perspective. First of amendment covers every detention Mr. Speaker, we have a crisis at the all, I take no backseat to dealing with center, private and nonprivate, that border. Finally, our colleagues across the border patrol agents, the CBP, and would have ensured that they had to the aisle have recognized that this is any others. report about what was going on inside not a manufactured crisis. In 2004, Senator Kerry and I, he in these detention centers. Just this month, over 800,000 illegal Those amendments were not allowed the Senate and I in the House, helped aliens have now crossed our southern at this time, but we will work with the contribute to the modernizing of the border in 2019. That is two times more gentlewoman and work with Homeland border patrol, because when I went than crossed in all of 2018. Security to make sure that we do not down to the border, they didn’t have These numbers are at historic highs have Members of Congress blocked the tools that they needed. We gave in large part due to our broken immi- from coming to these private detention them the night goggles, we gave them gration system that incentivizes illegal centers that women and children are the kinds of equipment that they need- crossings, and H.R. 2203 does nothing to in. ed, those heavy terrain vehicles. We fix it. But this is a good start. This gives This bill does nothing to stop chil- gave them the fast boats that they tools to those who are in need of those dren from being used as pawns by traf- needed. particular tools. fickers to cross our border. This bill We gave them their equipment, rec- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The does nothing to support law enforce- ognizing that we had been organized time of the gentlewoman has expired. ment officers, which as a lifelong en- just a few years as the Homeland Secu- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. forcement officer myself, I take par- rity Committee, and we wanted our Speaker, I yield an additional 1 minute ticular issue with. This bill does noth- border to be safe and secure, but at the to the gentlewoman. ing to hire more immigration judges, same time, we wanted to make sure Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I which are desperately needed in order that we had comprehensive immigra- thank the gentleman for the additional to decrease the growing and historic tion reform. That was imploded when time. backlog of cases that we have now we could not pass a major bill that Mr. Speaker, I wanted to focus on seen. This bill does nothing to alleviate came to this House. this: We know in the past year, under So I am curious why anyone would the pressure on our detention facilities. this administration, seven-plus chil- In fact, this bill will make these not want to have a bill that says it is dren have died. How many adults have problems worse; worse, Mr. Speaker. the Homeland Security Improvement also passed? It is as important to re- Requiring the release of all migrants Act. port the deaths of individuals in our after 72 hours in detention will So I stand here in the name of Roger, own prison systems as it is to report incentivize even more people to cross 9 months old, who was separated from migrant deaths. They are human our southern border, because they are his parents by the Trump administra- beings. guaranteed to be released into the inte- tion’s heinous policies of family sepa- It is important to be able to use and rior of our country. ration. to understand the use of force. To This bill negates the positive steps This bill deals with eliminating fam- every law enforcement officer, I say to that President Trump has taken to se- ily separation. their families, I want them to go home cure our southern border. I stand here for the mother who had to their families. But to every human A bipartisan majority in the House had a baby, and 45 days after having being who comes desperate for the hope and Senate did not support these ideas that baby, she had not been to a hos- and the blessings of America who has before when we passed the border sup- pital, but she was in a detention cen- not come to do us harm, I want to be plemental in June, and they will not ter. able to have the oversight that is in support them now. I think it is fair that there be a pol- this bill, the accountability and trans- Instead of giving law enforcement icy for border patrol agents to wear parency in that border area. the resources they need to keep our those cameras, like any other law en- We all know that El Paso has been communities safe, House Democrats forcement, to protect them and others; touted as the safest city in the Nation. are tiptoeing around real solutions, the limitation on the separation of It was not an immigrant that killed 22 and are more interested in obstructing families; the prohibition of exceeding people. It was not an immigrant whose our President than solving problems 72 hours in short-term detention; the violence and victimization and utiliza- for the American public. ombudsman, which is so important so tion of an automatic weapon caused Mr. Speaker, I encourage my col- that we have a fair investment. the injuries to the people whom I had leagues to vote ‘‘no’’ on H.R. 2203. To my friend that was on the floor to visit in the hospitals of El Paso. It Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speak- dealing with human trafficking: Any was not an immigrant. er, I reserve the balance of my time. day of the week, I will join him in a Mr. Speaker, this is a worthy bill Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. bill that deals with human trafficking. that will, in fact, provide the right di- Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the gen- I held the first hearing by Homeland rection for the Homeland Security De- tlewoman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON Security on human trafficking in the partment. I rise to support H.R. 2203. LEE). field almost 8 years ago, because Hous- Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak in support of Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I ton is a known epicenter for human H.R. 2203, the Homeland Security Improve- thank the chairman and certainly the trafficking. ment Act.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:13 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K25SE7.047 H25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE September 25, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7933 I thank my colleague, Congresswoman engaged in border security and immigration H.R. 2203 would establish a new and ESCOBAR for her leadership in drafting this im- enforcement activities. unnecessary position at the Depart- portant piece of legislation. Provides that the plan must consider exist- ment of Homeland Security that would As a member of the House Committees on ing state and local body-worn camera policies serve as an additional barrier for law the Judiciary and Homeland Security, I am and principles developed by major civil and enforcement officers charged with pro- well aware of the many problems associated human rights organizations. tecting our communities. This new po- with this Administration’s immigration policy. I offered an amendment to H.R. 2203, that sition would overlap with existing posi- Independent Ombudsman: was not included in this final bill. tions at DHS, and a panel of appointees Establishes an independent Ombudsman for This Jackson Lee Amendment, listed as No. or bureaucrats with no prior experience Border and Immigration Related Concerns 6 on the Rules Committee Roster, makes a in law enforcement would oversee the within DHS. good bill better by creating an affirmative obli- border and immigration enforcement The functions of the Ombudsman include gation on the part of Customs and Border Pro- process. establishing an independent, neutral, and con- tection to provide access to records of entities b 1615 fidential process to assist individuals with com- that contract with the agency to provide serv- plaints against Immigration and Customs En- ices related to detention or removal of per- Democrats must recognize the ef- forcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border sons, including children. forts, dedication, and sacrifices made Protection (CBP). The Jackson Lee Amendment states simply: each day by members of our law en- Provides for annual reporting on the com- ‘‘In the case of a contractor including a forcement community to uphold the plaints filed, including the number and types of State licensed, vetted, and qualified con- rule of law. Rather than undermining complaints received to identify trends and tractor, and a nonprofit entity, which has a their roles and duties, we should be fo- solve systemic problems. contract with U.S. Customs and Border Pro- cusing on how we can assist these Reviews compliance by CBP and ICE with tection for the provision of direct or support brave men and women who work to all departmental policies and standards related services associated with providing care for in- maintain our Nation’s security. to treatment of migrants in custody, including dividuals, including unaccompanied alien chil- I recently introduced H.R. 3990, the with respect to force-feeding. dren, apprehended at the southern border of Operation Stonegarden Authorization Makes the complaint resolution process the United States, any record of the contractor Act. This bill would establish a grant easy to follow by establishing a publicly avail- held by U.S. Customs and Border Protection program for States bordering Mexico or able website. shall be considered an agency record for pur- Canada or those with a maritime bor- Border Communities Liaison: poses of section 552 on title 5, United States der. These grants would provide much- Directs the Ombudsman, in conjunction with Code.’’ needed resources to help Customs and the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties at Since 1967, the Freedom of Information Act Border Protection and local law en- DHS, to appoint a Border Community Liaison (FOIA) has provided the public the right to re- forcement officers efficiently carry out in each Border Patrol sector along the north- quest access to records from any federal their mission on behalf of the Amer- ern and southern border to: agency. ican people. foster cooperation between ICE, CBP, and It is often described as the law that keeps I urge my colleagues on both sides of border communities; citizens in the know about their government. the aisle to join me in promoting re- consult with border communities on CBP Federal agencies are required to disclose spect for our law enforcement commu- and ICE policies, directives, and programs; any information requested under the FOIA un- nity and providing a sense of gratitude receive feedback from border communities less it falls under one of nine exemptions for the work they do to keep us, our about CBP and ICE activities in the region; which protect interests such as personal pri- families, and our communities safe. and vacy, national security, and law enforcement. As a member of the Committee on report annually to the Ombudsman. The FOIA also requires agencies to Homeland Security, I voted against Border Oversight Panel: proactively post online certain categories of in- this bill when it was considered in com- Directs the Ombudsman to establish a Bor- formation, including frequently requested mittee. Now, I strongly encourage my der Oversight Panel to evaluate and make records. colleagues to join me in voting against recommendations regarding the border en- As Congress, the President, and the Su- this partisan measure and to, instead, forcement policies, strategies, and programs preme Court have all recognized, the FOIA is work across the aisle to find real solu- that directly affect border communities. a vital part of our democracy. tions, bipartisan solutions, to make Specifically directs the Panel to pay special I will continue to work with my colleagues America a safer place to live, to wor- attention to the way DHS policies impact due on gaining greater transparency and oversight ship, and to raise a family. process, property rights, legal obligations, and of CBP. Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. migrant and officer safety. I ask my colleagues to join me in support of Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentle- Training Evaluations: this bill. woman from California (Ms. LEE). Requires the Ombudsman to conduct an- Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speak- Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, nual evaluations of all training given to the er, I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman first, I thank Chairman THOMPSON for agents and officers at CBP and ICE. from Mississippi (Mr. GUEST), a mem- yielding and for his tremendous leader- The Ombudsman must examine whether ber of the Committee on Homeland Se- ship not only on issues of security but there is training in specific key areas including curity. on so many issues that affect our coun- community policing, enforcement near sen- Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, as a mem- try. sitive locations, interacting with vulnerable ber of the Committee on Homeland Se- Also, I thank Congresswoman populations, and professional and ethical con- curity and a former prosecutor, I rise VERONICA ESCOBAR, who I call my Con- duct (like lawful use of force, LGBTQ sensi- today to express my concerns regard- gresswoman because she represents the tivity, and sexual harassment). ing H.R. 2203. wonderful people of my hometown of El Mandates that the Ombudsman provide rec- While the bill is referred to as the Paso, Texas. ommendations to the Secretary on additional Homeland Security Improvement Act, Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support training needs. The Secretary must respond to the legislation does not make improve- H.R. 2203, the Homeland Security Im- these recommendations publicly within 180 ments to our homeland security, and, provement Act. days with an action plan to implement such in fact, would have no positive impact I have visited McAllen and Browns- recommendations and a justification for why on resolving the crisis at our southwest ville, Texas, and Homestead. I have any of such recommendations have been re- border or preventing any future home- witnessed children in cages, sleeping on jected. land security crisis. concrete floors. I had a chance to talk Body-Worn Cameras: It is the responsibility of Congress to to mothers and fathers who had no idea Directs the Ombudsman, in coordination fix gaps in our immigration system where their children were. with CBP Commissioner, ICE Director, and that benefit criminals such as human I served on the conference committee labor organizations representing agents and traffickers and drug smugglers. on homeland security as we moved to officers, to submit to Congress a plan for re- Instead of addressing these needs, open the government earlier this year. quiring the use of body-worn cameras by U.S. this bill would create even more loop- I have to tell you, there were so many Border Patrol agents and ICE officers when holes. suggestions that were made that

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Mr. has subjected DHS’ frontline personnel and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- Speaker, I yield an additional 1 minute and border communities to chaotic resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. 3307, to the gentlewoman. conditions. It has also hurt families appropriations are authorized for a lease of Ms. LEE of California. It creates an up to 204,607 rentable square feet of space, in- and children. cluding 104 official parking spaces, for the independent ombudsman, which will es- From the Remain in Mexico policy Department of Transportation and the De- tablish a confidential process to assist that puts children and families in partment of Veterans Affairs currently lo- individuals with complaints against harm’s way indefinitely to family sepa- cated at 901 Locust Street in Kansas City, ICE and CBP. ration to metering, the Trump admin- MO at a proposed total annual cost of Once more, this bill is important for istration has haphazardly reshaped $4,982,181 for a lease term of up to 5 years, a our children and would develop rec- how people who seek safety in the U.S. prospectus for which is attached to and in- ommendations for the establishment of are treated. It is essential that there be cluded in this resolution. an electronic tracking system to track Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- greater transparency and account- thority to execute an interim lease for all the location of children who have been ability regarding what DHS is doing tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution separated from a parent, legal guard- along the border. More remains to be of the new lease. ian, or other relative. done, but H.R. 2203 includes several Provided that, the Administrator of General We will not stand by while the first steps. Services and tenant agency(ies) agree to Trump administration separates chil- I urge my colleagues to support this apply an overall utilization rate of 311 square dren from their families, so this bill measure, and I yield back the balance feet or less per person, except that, if the Ad- takes an important step in the right di- of my time. ministrator determines that the overall uti- rection. The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time lization rate cannot be achieved, the Admin- istrator shall provide an explanatory state- By passing this bill today, we are for debate has expired. ment to the Committee on Transportation putting critical protocols and protec- Pursuant to House Resolution 577, and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- tions in place for migrants, making the previous question is ordered on the resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- sure that their well-being and health is bill, as amended. thority provided in this resolution. uplifted at every step. The question is on the engrossment Provided that, except for interim leases as We cannot allow migrants to be and third reading of the bill. described above, the Administrator may not abused by CBP and ICE any longer. It The bill was ordered to be engrossed enter into any leases that are below pro- is past time to protect migrants who and read a third time, and was read the spectus level for the purposes of meeting any of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- are seeking a chance to start a new life third time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- cluded in the prospectus that would result in in America. It is past time we recog- an overall utilization rate of 311 square feet nize people fleeing violence are human ant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further or higher per person. beings who deserve a chance to address consideration of H.R. 2203 is postponed. Provided that, to the maximum extent and be part of a just immigration sys- f practicable, the Administrator shall include in the lease contract(s) a purchase option tem. MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to that can be exercised at the conclusion of vote ‘‘yes’’ on this vital bill. A message from the Senate by Ms. the firm term of the lease. Byrd, one of its clerks, announced that Provided further, that the General Services I thank Chairman THOMPSON and the Senate has agreed to a joint resolu- Administration shall not delegate to any Congresswoman ESCOBAR for finally tion of the following title in which the other agency the authority granted by this getting this bill to the floor. resolution. Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speak- concurrence of the House is requested: Provided further, that the Administrator er, I have no further speakers, and I am S.J. Res. 54. Joint resolution relating to a shall require that the delineated area of the prepared to close. national emergency declared by the Presi- procurement is identical to the delineated dent on February 15, 2019. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time area included in the prospectus, except that, as I may consume. f if the Administrator determines that the de- lineated area of the procurement should not Mr. Speaker, this bill demonstrates COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR OF be identical to the delineated area included just how disingenuous Democrats are COMMITTEE ON TRANSPOR- in the prospectus, the Administrator shall about securing our borders and fixing TATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE provide an explanatory statement to the our broken immigration system. Their The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Committee on Transportation and Infra- Caucus is in such disarray on this issue fore the House the following commu- structure of the House of Representatives that it took them 10 weeks and a prior to exercising any lease authority pro- nication from the chair of the Com- vided in this resolution. hatchet just to find a compromise mittee on Transportation and Infra- among themselves. Now, they are going Provided further, not later than 30 calendar structure; which was read and, without days after the date on which a request from to send another partisan messaging bill objection, referred to the Committee the Chairman or Ranking Member of the to the Senate, where it will promptly on Appropriations: Committee on Transportation and Infra- die. COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND structure of the House of Representatives is Congratulations on the press release. INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSE OF REP- received by the Administrator of General Mr. Speaker, we watched an unprece- RESENTATIVES, Services, the Administrator shall provide dented humanitarian crisis unfold on Washington, DC, September 19, 2019. such Member a response in writing that pro- our Southwest border this year. It used Hon. NANCY PELOSI, vides any information requested regarding to be that when this country faced a Speaker of the House, House of Representatives, the project. Provided further, the Administrator of Gen- crisis, Democrats and Republicans Washington, DC DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: On September 19, eral Services may not enter into this lease if came together to solve it and ensure it 2019, pursuant to section 3307 of Title 40, it does not contain a provision barring any didn’t happen again. Unfortunately, United States Code, the Committee on individual holding a Federally-elected office, that is no longer the practice under Transportation and Infrastructure met in regardless of whether such individual took Democratic control. open session to consider six resolutions in- office before or after execution of this lease, When Democrats are ready to legis- cluded in the General Services Administra- to directly participate in, or benefit from or late with real solutions to problems tion’s Capital Investment and Leasing Pro- under this lease or any part thereof and that this country faces, Republicans stand grams. such provision provide that if this lease is I have enclosed copies of the resolutions found to have been made in violation of the ready to work with them. In the mean- adopted. foregoing prohibition or it is found that this time, I urge all Members to oppose this Sincerely, prohibition has been violated during the bill, and I yield back the balance of my PETER A. DEFAZIO, term of the lease, the lease shall be void, ex- time. Chairman. cept that the foregoing limitation shall not

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PROSPECTUS-LEASE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS KANSAS CITY, MO

Prospectus Number: PM0-02-KC20 Congressional District: OS

Executive Summary

The General Services Administration (GSA) proposes a lease extension of up to 5 years for approximately 204,607 rentable square feet (RSF) for five components of the Department of Transportation (DOT) and for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VA-VHA), currently located at 901 Locust Street, Kansas City, Missouri. DOT and VA-VHA have occupied space in the building since 2009 under a lease that expires on October 14,2019.

Extension of the current lease will enable DOT and VA-VHA to provide continued housing for personnel and meet their mission requirements while planning for the future replacement lease. The office and overall uti1ization will be maintained at 162 and 311 usable square feet (USF) per person, respectively.

Description Occupant: Departments ofTransportation and Veterans Affairs Current RSF: 204,607 (Current RSF/USF = 1.20) Estimated/Proposed Maximum RSF: 204,607 (Proposed RSF/USF = 1.20) Expansion/Reduction RSF: None Current USF/Person: 311 Estimated/Proposed USF/Person: 311 Expiration Dates of Current Lease(s): 10/14/2019 Proposed Maximum Leasing Authority: 5 years Delineated Area: North: I-70/1-35; East: 1-70/Campbell Street; South: 31st Street; West: Summit Street/I-35. Number of Official Parking Spaces: 104 Scoring: Operating Current Total Annual Cost: $4,238,269 (leases effective 10/15/2009) 1 Estimated Rental Rate : $24.35/RSF Estimated Total Annual Cosr: $4,982,181

1 This estimate is for fiscal year 2020 and may be escalated by 2 pt.'fcem per year to the effective date of the lease to account for inflation. The proposed rental rate is fully serviced. including all operating expenses, whether paid by the lessor or directly by the Government. GSA will conduct the procurement using prevailing market rental rates as a benchmark for the evaluation of competitive offers and as the basis for negotiating with offerors to ensure that lease award is made in the best interest of the Government. ! New leases may contain an escalation clause to provide for annual changes in real estate taxes and operating costs.

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PROSPECTUS-LEASE DEPARTMENTOFTRANSPORTATION AND DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS KANSAS CITY, MO

Prospectus Number: PM0-02-KC20 Congressional District: 05

Background

In addition to VA-VHA, this location houses the administrative offices of the following five DOT operating administrations within the Kansas City, Missouri, area: The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) mission is to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world; The Federal Railroad Administration's mission is to enable the safe, reliable, and efficient movement of people and goods for a strong America, now and in the future; The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration's mission is to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce economic costs due to road traffic crashes, through education, research, safety standards, and enforcement activity: The Federal Transit Administration's mission is to provide financial and technical assistance to local public transit systems, including buses, subways, light rail, commuter rail, trolleys, and ferries; and The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's mission is to protect people and the environment by advancing the safe transportation of energy and other hazardous materials that are essential to our daily lives.

VA-VHA 's mission is to honor America's veterans by providing exceptional healthcare that improves their health and well-being. VA-VHA is the largest integrated healthcare system in the United States, providing care to over 9 million veterans enrolled in the VA healthcare program.

Justification

The current lease at 901 Locust Street expires on October 14, 2019, and the agencies require continued housing to carry out their missions until the long-term plan can be executed for a replacement lease. This FAA location houses the Regional Office and the functions of oversight of airport planning, development, and certification, as well as administration of regulations for airmen, air carriers, and air agencies. The remaining DOT components execute mission functions necessary to perform vital operations. The VA~ VHA office is responsible for administrative operations to support the VA Heartland Network of medical centers and healthcare systems.

Continued housing is critical to these agencies meeting their mission requirements, and a 5-year lease extension will provide sufficient time to formulate and execute lease replacement plans, as well as budget for move and replication costs accordingly.

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PROSPECTUS-LEASE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS KANSAS CITY, MO

Prospectus Number: PM0-02-KC20 Congressional District: 05

Resolutions of Approval

Resolutions adopted by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works approving this prospectus will constitute approval to make appropriations to lease space in a facility that will yield the required rentable area.

Interim Leasing

GSA will execute such interim leasing actions as are necessary to ensure continued housing of the tenant agency prior to the effective date of the extension. It is in the best interest of the Government to avert the financial risk ofholdover tenancy.

Certification of Need

The proposed project is the best solution to meet a validated Government need.

Submitted at Washington,

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION Provided that, to the maximum extent such provision provide that if this lease is LEASE—DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, practicable, the Administrator shall include found to have been made in violation of the CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, QUEENS, NY in the lease contract(s) a purchase option foregoing prohibition or it is found that this Resolved by the Committee on Transportation that can be exercised at the conclusion of prohibition has been violated during the and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- the firm term of the lease. term of the lease, the lease shall be void, ex- Provided further, that the General Services resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. 3307, cept that the foregoing limitation shall not Administration shall not delegate to any appropriations are authorized for a lease of apply if the lease is entered into with a pub- other agency the authority granted by this up to 140,000 rentable square feet of space, in- licly-held corporation or publicly-held entity resolution. cluding 208 official parking spaces, for the for the general benefit of such corporation or Provided further, that the Administrator entity. Department of Homeland Security—Customs shall require that the delineated area of the and Border Protection currently located at procurement is identical to the delineated Provided further, prior to entering into this Building 77 at the JFK Airport in Queens, area included in the prospectus, except that, lease or approving a novation agreement in- NY at a proposed total annual cost of if the Administrator determines that the de- volving a change of ownership under this $11,060,000 for a lease term of up to 20 years, lineated area of the procurement should not lease, the Administrator of General Services a prospectus for which is attached to and in- be identical to the delineated area included shall require the offeror or the parties re- cluded in this resolution. in the prospectus, the Administrator shall questing the novation, as applicable, to iden- Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- provide an explanatory statement to the tify and disclose whether the owner of the thority to execute an interim lease for all Committee on Transportation and Infra- leased space, including an entity involved in tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution structure of the House of Representatives the financing thereof, is a foreign person or of the new lease. prior to exercising any lease authority pro- a foreign-owned entity; provided further, in Provided that, the Administrator of General vided in this resolution. such an instance, the Administrator of Gen- Services and tenant agency(ies) agree to Provided further, not later than 30 calendar eral Services shall notify the occupant agen- apply an overall utilization rate of 212 square days after the date on which a request from cy(ies) in writing, and consult with such oc- feet or less per person, except that, if the Ad- the Chairman or Ranking Member of the cupant agency(ies) regarding security con- ministrator determines that the overall uti- Committee on Transportation and Infra- cerns and necessary mitigation measures (if lization rate cannot be achieved, the Admin- structure of the House of Representatives is any) prior to award of the lease or approval istrator shall provide an explanatory state- received by the Administrator of General of the novation agreement. ment to the Committee on Transportation Services, the Administrator shall provide and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- such Member a response in writing that pro- Provided that, to the maximum extent resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- vides any information requested regarding practicable, the Administrator of General thority provided in this resolution. the project. Services shall require that the lease procure- Provided that, except for interim leases as Provided further, the Administrator of Gen- ment consider the availability of public described above, the Administrator may not eral Services may not enter into this lease if transportation consistent with agency mis- enter into any leases that are below pro- it does not contain a provision barring any sion requirements and that the space to be spectus level for the purposes of meeting any individual holding a Federally-elected office, leased be renovated for all cost effective im- of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- regardless of whether such individual took provements, including renewable energy up- cluded in the prospectus that would result in office before or after execution of this lease, grades, water efficiency improvements, and an overall utilization rate of 212 square feet to directly participate in, or benefit from or indoor air quality optimization, that reduce or higher per person. under this lease or any part thereof and that greenhouse gas emissions.

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PROSPECTUS- LEASE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. · CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION QUEENS, NY

Prospectus Number: PNY-03-QU19 Congressional District: 05

Executive Summary

The General Services Administration (GSA) proposes a lease of approximately 140;000 rentable square feet (RSF) for th~ Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection (CBP)~ currently located at Building 77 at the JFK Airport in Queens, NY.

The lease will provide continued housing for CBP and will improve the office and overall space utilization from. 142 to 84 and 241 to 212 usable square feet (OSF) per person, respectively.

Description

Occupant: CBP

Current Rentable Square Feet (RSF) 145,912 (CurrentRSF/USF 1;;:1 1.15) Estimated Maximum RSF: 140,000 {Proposed RSF/USF; 1.15) Reduction RSF: 5,912 Current USF/Person: . 241 Estimated USF/Person: 212 · Expiration Dates of CurrentLease(s): 06/30/2021 . Proposed Maximum Leasing Authority: 20 years . Delineated Area: · North: fntersection of Lefferts Blvd, and S. Conduit Rd. heading east to Ro·ckaway Blvd. then heading east to Brookville Blvd; West: Lefferts Blvd; East: Heacl of Bay; South: Jamaica Bay · Number of Official Parking Spaces: 208 · Scoring: Operating Current Total Annual Cost: $8,244,028 (leases effective 06/19/.1992) 1 Estimated Rental Rate : $79.00 I RSF Estimated Total Annual Cosf: $11 ,060,000

1 This csti111nte is for fiscai year 2021 and may be escalated by 2% percent annunlly to the effective date of the lease to account for inflation. The proposed rental rote is fully serviced including all ~pemting expenses, whether paid by the lessor or directly by the Governmt.'nt. GSA will conduct the procurcmtent using prevailing market rental rates ns a benchmark for the evaluation of competitive offers and us the basis for negotiating with offerors to ensure that lease award is made in the best interest of the Government. · 2 New lenses may contain an escalation clause to provide for nnnunl chnng~ in real estate taxes and operating costs. 1

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PROSPECTUS- LEASE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION QUEENS, NY

Prospectus Number: PNY-03-QU19 Con'gressional District: 05

Background

CBP currently occupies approximately 145,912 RSF of space in Building 77 at JFK Airport in Queens, NY. CBP at JFK Airport covers· the diverse operational demands of 5 international passenger terminals, 1 International Mail Facility (IMF), 24 ·air cargo facilities, 80 containerized freight stations, 2 general order warehouses, 14 bonded warehouses, 3 foreign trade zones, and 5 general aviation facilities. This facility functions much more like a port of entry than an office location.

The CBP operation at JFK Airport monitors half the cargo imported into the United States as well as over 10 million passengers a year. CBP's ability to effectively and safely manage this extensive operation is facilitated by close physical proximity to the aiq)ort. Transporting narcotics, currency; and inadmissible aliens and criminals to off­ airport locations for processing .would pose security risks, decrease effectiveness, and unnecessarily reduce the time dedicated to CBP's enforcement mission. The proposed delineated area maintains the agency's proximity to the airport.

Justification

This replacement lease will provide CBP with the opportunity to increase space utilization efficiency to accommodate additional personnel in field operations, internal affairs, and the international trade office.

The current lease expires on Jun~ 30, 2021, and CBP requires continued housing to perform its mission.

Summary of Energy CompUance

GSA will incorporate energy efficiency requirements into the Request for Lease Proposals and other· documents related to the procurement of space based on the approved prospectus. GSA encourages offerors to .exceed minimum requirements set forth in the procurement and to achieve an Energy Star perfonnance rating of 75 or higher,

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PROSPECTUS- LEASE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION QUEENS, NY

Prospectus Number: PNY-03-QU19 Congressional District: 05

Resolutions of Approval

Resolutions adopted by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works approving this prospectus will constitute approval to make appropriations to lease space in a facility that will.yield the required rentable area. ·

Interim Leasing

GSA will execute such interim leasing actions as are necessary to ensure continued housing of the tenant agency prior to the effective date of the new lease. It is in the best interest of the Government to avert the financial risk of holdover tenancy.

Certification of Need

The proposed project is the best solution to meet a validated Government need.

Submitted at Washington, DC, on April29,.2019.

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION lineated area of the procurement should not licly-held corporation or publicly-held entity LEASE—VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, be identical to the delineated area included for the general benefit of such corporation or SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS, VA in the prospectus, the Administrator shall entity. provide an explanatory statement to the Resolved by the Committee on Transportation Provided further, prior to entering into this Committee on Transportation and Infra- and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- lease or approving a novation agreement in- resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. 3307, structure of the House of Representatives prior to exercising any lease authority pro- volving a change of ownership under this appropriations are authorized for a lease of lease, the Administrator of General Services up to 215,000 rentable square feet of space, in- vided in this resolution. Provided further, not later than 30 calendar shall require the offeror or the parties re- cluding 1,050 official parking spaces, for the questing the novation, as applicable, to iden- Veterans Health Administration currently days after the date on which a request from tify and disclose whether the owner of the located at 244 Clearfield Avenue in Virginia the Chairman or Ranking Member of the leased space, including an entity involved in Beach, VA at a proposed total annual cost of Committee on Transportation and Infra- the financing thereof, is a foreign person or $9,030,000 for a lease term of up to 20 years, structure of the House of Representatives is a prospectus for which is attached to and in- received by the Administrator of General a foreign-owned entity; provided further, in cluded in this resolution. Services, the Administrator shall provide such an instance, the Administrator of Gen- Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- such Member a response in writing that pro- eral Services shall notify the occupant agen- thority to execute an interim lease for all vides any information requested regarding cy(ies) in writing, and consult with such oc- tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution the project. cupant agency(ies) regarding security con- of the new lease. Provided further, the Administrator of Gen- cerns and necessary mitigation measures (if Provided that, to the maximum extent eral Services may not enter into this lease if any) prior to award of the lease or approval practicable, the Administrator shall include it does not contain a provision barring any of the novation agreement. in the lease contract(s) a purchase option individual holding a Federally-elected office, Provided that, to the maximum extent that can be exercised at the conclusion of regardless of whether such individual took practicable, the Administrator of General the firm term of the lease. office before or after execution of this lease, Provided further, that the General Services to directly participate in, or benefit from or Services shall require that the lease procure- Administration shall not delegate to any under this lease or any part thereof and that ment consider the availability of public other agency the authority granted by this such provision provide that if this lease is transportation consistent with agency mis- resolution. found to have been made in violation of the sion requirements and that the space to be Provided further, that the Administrator foregoing prohibition or it is found that this leased be renovated for all cost effective im- shall require that the delineated area of the prohibition has been violated during the provements, including renewable energy up- procurement is identical to the delineated term of the lease, the lease shall be void, ex- grades, water efficiency improvements, and area included in the prospectus, except that, cept that the foregoing limitation shall not indoor air quality optimization, that reduce if the Administrator determines that the de- apply if the lease is entered into with a pub- greenhouse gas emissions.

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PROSPECTUS-LEASE VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS, VA

Prospectus Number: PV A-01-HA20 Congressional District: 2, 3, 4

Executive Summary

The General Services Administration (GSA) proposes an outpatient clinic lease of approximately 215,000 rentable square feet (RSF) for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The lease will house a new Health Care Center and will serve as a complement to the existing Community Based Health Care Center (CBOC) currently located at 244 Clearfield Avenue in Virginia Beach, VA.

This project would allow VHA to expand its current primary care, mental health, and eye clinic services, as well as provide much needed new specialty care and advanced imaging services to veterans in a right-sized, state-of-the-art, and energy-efficient healthcare facility.

Description

Occupant: Veterans Health Administration Current RSF: 0 Estimated/Proposed Maximum RSF: 215,000 (Proposed RSF/Usable SF"" l.l5) Expansion/Reduction RSF: 215,000 (Expansion) Expiration Dates of Current Lease(s): N/A Proposed Maximum Leasing Authority: 20 years Delineated Area: North: start at the intersection of Tidewater Drive (Route 168) and E Virginia Beach Blvd. (Route 58) to Virginia Beach Blvd.; East: S. Independence Blvd. (Route 225) to Holland Road, south onto Dam Neck Road, continue onto Elbow Road, continue on Indian River Road; South: at the intersection of Indian River Road and Elbow Road, head south on Elbow Road, west on Butts Station Road, west on Clearfield Ave., west on Kempsville Road (Route 190); West: north on Battlefield Blvd. N (Business 168), onto Oak Grove Connector (Chesapeake Expressway­ Route 168), onto Hampton Roads Beltway (Route 64), onto Battlefield Blvd. N (Business 168), onto Campostella Road, onto E Brambleton Ave., onto Tidewater

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PROSPECTUS- LEASE VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS, VA

Prospectus Number: PVA-01-HA20 Congressional District: 2, 3, 4

Drive (Route 168).

Number of Official Parking Spaces: 1,050 Scoring: Operating Current Total Annual Cost: N/A 1 Estimated Rental Rate : $42.00/RSF Estimated Total Annual Cosr: $9,030,000

Background

VHA's mission is to honor America's veterans by providing exceptional healthcare that improves their health and well-being. To make access to healthcare easier, VHA utilizes CBOCs across the country. These clinics provide the most common outpatient services, including health and wellness visits. VHA continues to expand the network of CBOCs to include more rural locations, bringing access to care closer to veterans' homes.

The CBOC in the South Hampton Roads area is an approximately 13,000 RSF facility located in Virginia Beach and is inadequately sized for the anticipated growth of the veteran population and service needs. The proposed lease will allow VHA to significantly expand its healthcare access in the area, providing much needed medical services to the fast growing veteran population.

Justification

The proposed lease would provide modem, efficient space for comprehensive outpatient services and address space and utilization gaps. The new lease will allow VHA to adapt to a growing veteran population and increased workload in the South Hampton Roads area.

This project is essential to ensure that veterans are able to access a full suite of services in a timely manner. The expansion of mental health services-including mental health screenings-by hiring additional mental health staff to provide behavioral therapy, family counseling, and substance abuse therapy on site would support the Department of Veterans Affairs' goal of eliminating veteran homelessness. The lease would provide

1 This estimate is for fiscal year 2020 and may be escalated by 2 percent annually to the effective date of the lease to account for inflation. The proposed rental rate is fully serviced including all operating expenses, whether paid by the lessor or directly by the Government. GSA will conduct the procurement using prevailing market rental rates as a benchmark for the evaluation of competitive offers and as the basis for negotiating with offerors to ensure that lease award is made in the best interest of the Government. : New leases may contain an escalation clause to provide for annual changes in real estate taxes and operating costs.

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PROSPECTUS-LEASE VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS, VA

Prospectus Number: PVA-0 l-HA20 Congressional District: 2, 3, 4

increased access to care for veterans living in the South Hampton Roads area who are currently seen in the undersized Virginia Beach CBOC or who commute in excess of 1 hour to another facility in Hampton, VA.

Summary of Energy Compliance

GSA will incorporate energy efficiency requirements into the Request for Lease Proposals and other documents related to the procurement of space based on the approved prospectus. GSA encourages offerors to exceed minimum requirements set forth in the procurement and to achieve an Energy Star performance rating of 75 or higher.

Resolutions of Approval

Resolutions adopted by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works approving this prospectus will constitute approval to make appropriations to lease space in a facility that will yield the required rentable area.

Interim Leasing

The Government will execute such interim leasing actions as are necessary to ensure continued housing of the tenant agency prior to the effective date of the new lease. It is in the best interest of the Government to avert the financial risk of holdover tenancy.

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PROSPECTUS-LEASE VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS, VA

Prospectus Number: PVA-Ol-HA20 Congressional District: 2, 3, 4

Certification of Need

The proposed project is the best solution to meet a validated Government need.

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION lineated area of the procurement should not tion or publicly-held entity for the general LEASE—U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS be identical to the delineated area included benefit of such corporation or entity. in the prospectus, the Administrator shall AFFAIRS, FREDERICKSBURG, VA Provided further, prior to entering into this provide an explanatory statement to the Resolved by the Committee on Transportation lease or approving a novation agreement in- Committee on Transportation and Infra- and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- structure of the House of Representatives volving a change of ownership under this resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. 3307, prior to exercising any lease authority pro- lease, the Administrator of General Services appropriations are authorized for a lease of vided in this resolution. shall require the offeror or the parties re- up to 364,831 net usable square feet of space, Provided further, not later than 30 calendar questing the novation, as applicable, to iden- and 2,600 official parking spaces, for the De- days after the date on which a request from tify and disclose whether the owner of the partment of Veterans Affairs for a Commu- the Chairman or Ranking Member of the leased space, including an entity involved in nity Based Outpatient Clinic in Fredericks- Committee on Transportation and Infra- the financing thereof, is a foreign person or burg, VA to replace and consolidate two ex- structure of the House of Representatives is a foreign-owned entity; provided further, in isting leases in Fredericksburg at a proposed received by the Administrator of General such an instance, the Administrator of Gen- unserviced annual cost of $14,844,973 for a Services, the Administrator shall provide eral Services shall notify the occupant agen- lease term of up to 20 years, a prospectus for such Member a response in writing that pro- cy(ies) in writing, and consult with such oc- which is attached to and included in this res- vides any information requested regarding cupant agency(ies) regarding security con- olution. the project. cerns and necessary mitigation measures (if Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- Provided further, the lease shall contain a any) prior to award of the lease or approval thority to execute an interim lease for all provision barring any individual holding a of the novation agreement. tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution Federally-elected office, regardless of wheth- of the new lease. er such individual took office before or after Provided that, to the maximum extent Provided that, to the maximum extent execution of this lease, to directly partici- practicable, the Administrator of General practicable, the Administrator shall include pate in, or benefit from or under this lease or Services shall require that the lease procure- in the lease contract(s) a purchase option any part thereof and that such provision pro- ment consider the availability of public that can be exercised at the conclusion of vide that if this lease is found to have been transportation consistent with agency mis- the firm term of the lease. made in violation of the foregoing prohibi- sion requirements and that the space to be Provided further, that the Administrator tion or it is found that this prohibition has leased be renovated for all cost effective im- shall require that the delineated area of the been violated during the term of the lease, provements, including renewable energy up- procurement is identical to the delineated the lease shall be void, except that the fore- grades, water efficiency improvements, and area included in the prospectus, except that, going limitation shall not apply if the lease indoor air quality optimization, that reduce if the Administrator determines that the de- is entered into with a publicly-held corpora- greenhouse gas emissions.

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PROSPECTUS- LEASE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FREDERICKSBURG, VA

Prospectus Number: PVA-Ol-VA19 Congressional District(s): 1, 7

Executive Summary

The General Services Administration (GSA) proposes a lease of approximately 364,831 net usable square feet (NUSF) for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) outpatient clinic currently located in two leases totaling 21 ,551 NUSF in Fredericksburg, VA.

The lease will be delegated to VA, provide continued services for the Fredericksburg veteran community, and provide the necessary expansion services to meet current and projected service delivery gaps for healthcare in the local market. Description

Occupant: Veterans Affairs Current NUSF 21,551 Estimated Maximum NUSF: 364,831 Expansion/Reduction NUSF: 343,280 (expansion) Estimated Maximum Rentable Square Feet: 492,522 Expiration Dates of Current Lease(s): 9,975 NUSF- I0/3ll2021 11,576 NUSF -112112026 Proposed Maximum Leasing Authority: 20 years Delineated Area: North: Courthouse Rd. from Shelton Shop Rd. (SR 648) east to Andrew Chapel Rd. (SR 629) South: Smith Station RdJSpotsylvania Pkwy. (SR 628) from SR 208 to Hospital Blvd. to Mills Dr./US 17 to Jim Morris Rd. (SR 609) East: Jim Morris Rd. (SR 609) from US 17 N to Tidewater Trail/US-17 BUS N to VA-3E1Biue and Gray Pkwy. to Kings Hwy. to Cool Springs Rd. to Deacon Rd. to Brooke Rd. to Andrew Chapel Rd. to Courthouse Rd. (SR 630) West: Smith Station Rd. (SR 628) from SR 208 to Gordon Road to Trench Hill Lane to River Road to Fall Hill Ave. (SR 639) to I-95N to Sandford Dr. to Celebrate VA Pkwy. to Warrenton Rd. (SR 17) to Poplar Rd. to Kellogg Mill Rd. to Mountain View Rd. to Shelton

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PROSPECTUS-LEASE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FREDERICKSBURG, VA

Prospectus Number: PVA-Ol-VA19 Congressional District(s): 1, 7

Shop Rd. to Courthouse Rd. Number of Official Parking Spaces: 2,600 Scoring: Operating Lease Current Total Annual Cost: $629,142 Current Total Unserviced Annual Cost: $485,492 1 Estimated Unserviced Rental Rate : $40.69 per NUSF 2 Estimated Total Unserviced Annual Cost : $14,844,973 Justification

A new 364,831 NUSF lease in Fredericksburg will replace and consolidate the two existing Community Based Outpatient Clinic leases. The current space in these leased facilities is insufficient to meet the current and projected needs of the veteran community. Space limitations and an increase in workload limit veterans' access to services in a timely manner. Additionally, the existing locations have safety and security deficiencies.

The new facility will enhance VA outpatient services by closing space and utilization gaps identified in VA's Strategic Capital Investment Planning process and will provide a single location in the Fredericksburg area to serve the outpatient care needs of veterans and their families. The new lease will allow VA to provide new specialty care services and enhance and expand the existing primary care, mental health, and specialty care services it currently provides to veterans in a rightsized, state-of-the-art, healthcare facility. Further, the intent of this lease is to facilitate collaboration and sharing of services with the Department of Defense (DoD).

The proposed lease will provide veterans in the Fredericksburg area better access to high­ quality, reliable healthcare. A new lease also will provide future flexibility. Based on changes in veteran demographics, workload patterns, and emergent healthcare delivery practices, a lease will allow VA to resize, replace, or exit the proposed clinic lease as necessary. With this new lease, sufficient space will be available to provide the necessary primary care, mental health, and specialty care capacity to help ensure veterans have timely access to high-quality care.

As part of the proposed comprehensive outpatient care offering, the facility will include a fully staffed Compensation and Pension department. This facility also will have a strong focus on improving mental health services, reducing veteran homelessness, providing

1 This estimate is for fiscal year 2019 and may be escalated by 2.0 percent annually to the effective date of the lease to account for inflation. The proposed rental rate is unserviced (taxes, insurance, management and maintenance and repair reserves arc included); however, the lease contract rna)'" include operating expenses paid by the lessor. 2 New leases may contain an escalation clause to provide for mmual changes in real estate taxes.

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PROSPECTUS- LEASE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FREDERICKSBURG, VA

Prospectus Number: PVA-OI-VA19 Congressional District(s): 1, 7

women's health services, and widely using telehealth services. The newly expanded clinic in Fredericksburg will also provide training opportunities for Virginia Commonwealth University medical students/residents and other training programs. In addition, the Outpatient Clinic in Fredericksburg will include 16,733 NUSF of space for DoD. The intent is for DoD to have access to VA ancillary and diagnostic services, as well as some specialty care. Due to the rapid growth in workload and the lack of available private-sector providers to accommodate any of the excess demand in the Fredericksburg area, the new lease is necessary to provide high-quality outpatient services to veterans in a timely manner. Summan of Energv Compliance

Energy efficiency requirements will be incorporated into the Request for Lease Proposals and other documents related to the procurement of space based on the approved prospectus. Offerors are encouraged to exceed minimum requirements set forth in the procurement and to achieve an Energy Star performance rating of75 or higher. Resolutions of Approval

Resolutions adopted by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works approving this prospectus will constitute approval to make appropriations to lease space in a facility that will yield the required net usable area. Interim Leasing

The Government will execute such interim leasing actions as are necessary to ensure continued housing prior to the effective date of the new lease. It is in the best interest of the Government to avert the financial risk of holdover tenancy.

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PROSPECTUS-LEASE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FREDERICKSBURG, VA

Prospectus Number: PVA-0 1-VA 19 Congressional District(s): 1, 7

Certification of Need

The proposed project is the best solution to meet a validated Government need.

Submitted at Washington, DC, on August 9, 2019.

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION Provided that, to the maximum extent under this lease or any part thereof and that LEASE—SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, practicable, the Administrator shall include such provision provide that if this lease is FALLS CHURCH, VA in the lease contract(s) a purchase option found to have been made in violation of the that can be exercised at the conclusion of foregoing prohibition or it is found that this Resolved by the Committee on Transportation the firm term of the lease. prohibition has been violated during the and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- Provided further, that the General Services term of the lease, the lease shall be void, ex- resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, Administration shall not delegate to any cept that the foregoing limitation shall not appropriations are authorized for a lease of other agency the authority granted by this apply if the lease is entered into with a pub- up to 334,103 rentable square feet of space, in- resolution. licly-held corporation or publicly-held entity cluding 24 official parking spaces, for the So- Provided further, that the Administrator for the general benefit of such corporation or cial Security Administration currently lo- shall require that the delineated area of the entity. cated at 5107 Leesburg Pike in Falls Church, procurement is identical to the delineated Provided further, prior to entering into this VA at a proposed total annual cost of area included in the prospectus, except that, lease or approving a novation agreement in- $9,271,358 for a lease term of up to 5 years, a if the Administrator determines that the de- volving a change of ownership under this prospectus for which is attached to and in- lineated area of the procurement should not lease, the Administrator of General Services cluded in this resolution. be identical to the delineated area included shall require the offeror or the parties re- Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- in the prospectus, the Administrator shall questing the novation, as applicable, to iden- thority to execute an interim lease for all provide an explanatory statement to the tify and disclose whether the owner of the tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution Committee on Transportation and Infra- leased space, including an entity involved in of the new lease. structure of the House of Representatives the financing thereof, is a foreign person or Provided that, the Administrator of General prior to exercising any lease authority pro- a foreign-owned entity; provided further, in Services and tenant agency(ies) agree to vided in this resolution. such an instance, the Administrator of Gen- apply an overall utilization rate of 261 square Provided further, not later than 30 calendar eral Services shall notify the occupant agen- feet or less per person, except that, if the Ad- days after the date on which a request from cy(ies) in writing, and consult with such oc- ministrator determines that the overall uti- the Chairman or Ranking Member of the cupant agency(ies) regarding security con- lization rate cannot be achieved, the Admin- Committee on Transportation and Infra- cerns and necessary mitigation measures (if istrator shall provide an explanatory state- structure of the House of Representatives is any) prior to award of the lease or approval ment to the Committee on Transportation received by the Administrator of General of the novation agreement. and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- Services, the Administrator shall provide Provided that, to the maximum extent resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- such Member a response in writing that pro- practicable, the Administrator of General thority provided in this resolution. vides any information requested regarding Services shall require that the lease procure- Provided that, except for interim leases as the project. ment consider the availability of public described above, the Administrator may not Provided further, the Administrator of Gen- transportation consistent with agency mis- enter into any leases that are below pro- eral Services may not enter into this lease if sion requirements and that the space to be spectus level for the purposes of meeting any it does not contain a provision barring any leased be renovated for all cost effective im- of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- individual holding a Federally-elected office, provements, including renewable energy up- cluded in the prospectus that would result in regardless of whether such individual took grades, water efficiency improvements, and an overall utilization rate of 261 square feet office before or after execution of this lease, indoor air quality optimization, that reduce or higher per person. to directly participate in, or benefit from or greenhouse gas emissions.

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PROSPECTUS-LEASE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION FALLS CHURCH, VA

Prospectus Number: PVA-03-FC20 Congressional District: 8

Executive Summary

The General Services Administration (GSA) proposes the exercise of a renewal option of up to 5 years for approximately 334,103 rentable square feet (RSF) for the Social Security Administration's (SSA) Office of Hearings Operations (OHO) and Office of Analytics, Review, and Oversight (OARO), currently located at 5107 Leesburg Pike in Falls Church, VA. SSA has occupied space in the building since October 1, 2009, under a lease that expires on September 30, 2019. Additionally, employees currently housed in a lease at 4401 Ford Avenue in Alexandria, VA, that expires on June 5, 2022, will be consolidated into the existing footprint.

Renewal of the current lease located at 5107 Leesburg Pike in Falls Church will enable SSA to provide continued housing for current personnel and meet its current mission requirements. SSA will have office and overall utilization rates at 156 and 261 usable square feet (USF) per person, respectively.

Description

Occupant: SSA Current RSF: 355,809 (Current RSFIUSF 1.19) Estimated/Proposed Maximum RSF: 334, I 03 (Proposed RSF /USF 1.19) Expansion/Reduction RSF: 21,706 reduction Current USF/Person: 279 (all-in) Estimated/Proposed USF/Person: 261 (all-in) Expiration Dates of Current Lease(s): 09/30/20 19; 6/5/2022 Proposed Maximum Leasing Authority: 5 years Delineated Area: Fairfax County and Fairfax City Number of Official Parking Spaces: 24 Scoring: Operating Current Total Annual Cost: $11,845,007 (lease effective 10.'1/2009) 1 Estimated Rental Rate : $27.75 i RSF 2 Estimated Total Annual Cost : $9,271,358

' This estimate is for fiscal year fiscal year 2020 and may be escalated by 2 percent per year to the effective date of the lease to account for inflation. The proposed rental rate is fully serviced including all operating expenses, whether paid by the lessor or directly by the Government. GSA will conduct the procurement usmg. prevailmg market rental rates as a benchmark for the evaluation of competitive offers and as the basi; for negotiating with offerors to ensure that lease award is made in the best interest of the Government. -New leases may contain an escalation cl;~use to provide for annual change~ in real estate taxes and operating costs.

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PROSPECTUS LEASE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION FALLS CHURCH, VA

Prospectus Number: PV A-03-FC20 Congressional District: 8

Background

The mission of SSA is to deliver quality social security services to the public through the three programs it administers under the Social Security Act: the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance program, the Disability Insurance program, and the Supplemental Security Income program. SSA's OHO and OARO are two components responsible for holding hearings, issuing decisions, and reviewing appeals as part of SSA's process for determining whether a person may receive benefits.

OHO is one of the largest administrative adjudication systems in the world and directs a nationwide field organization of administrative law judges (ALJ) who conduct impartial hearings and make decisions on appealed detenninations involving retirement, survivors, disability, and supplemental security income benefits.

OARO reviews ALJ decisions on appeal by claimants, or on its own motion, and processes cases appealed to Federal court. The OARO Office of Appellate Operations serves through the Appeals Council as the final level of administrative review for claimants appealing administrative Jaw judge denials and dismissals of claims. The Office of Appellate Operations also collects and analyzes nationwide data on policy compliance of adjudicators and perfonnance of the adjudication process. Justification

This location houses both OHO and OARO offices. Maintaining these operations is essential to SSA's execution of functions under the Social Security Act.

The current lease at 5107 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA, expires on September 30,2019, and SSA requires continued housing to meet its mission requirements until it can carry out a long­ tenn consolidation plan. A 5-year lease renewal will provide SSA with sufficient time to formulate the consolidation plan and budget for move costs accordingly. Summan: of Energy Compliance

GSA will incorporate energy efficiency requirements into the Request for Lease Proposals and other documents related to the procurement of space based on the approved prospectus. GSA encourages offerors to exceed minimum requirements set forth in the procurement and to achieve an Energy Star perfonnance rating of75 or higher. Resolutions of Approval

Resolutions adopted by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works approving this prospectus will constitute 2

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Prospectus Number: PV A-03-FC20 Congressional District: 8

approval to make appropriations to lease space in a facility that will yield the required rentable area. Interim Leasing

GSA will execute such interim leasing actions as are necessary to ensure continued housing of the tenant agency prior to the effective date of the extension It is in the best interest of the Government to avert the financial risk of holdover tenancy. Certification of Need

The proposed project is the best solution to meet a validated Government need.

Submitted at Washington, DC, on June 12.2019

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION Keep Courthouse Annex and no more than 16 Complex contains no more than 24 court- AMENDED RESOLUTION—UNITED STATES courtrooms and 20 chambers in the Edward rooms;’’. J. Schwartz Federal Building and U.S. Court- COURTHOUSE ANNEX, SAN DIEGO, CA The proviso ‘‘Provided further, that the house, bringing the total number of court- Resolved by the Committee on Transportation Administrator of General Services shall not and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- rooms and chambers at the San Diego Court- house Complex to 24 courtrooms and 36 construct more than six courtrooms or 12 resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. 3307, chambers in the San Diego, California Court- the resolution passed by the Transportation chambers. house Annex under the authority of this res- and Infrastructure Committee dated Sep- The proviso ‘‘Provided that, the Adminis- tember 24, 2009 is amended; trator of General Services shall ensure that olution;’’ is amended to read ‘‘Provided fur- Provided that, the Administrator of the the San Diego, California Courthouse Com- ther, that the Administrator of General General Services Administration shall en- plex contains no more than 22 courtrooms;’ Services shall not construct more than eight sure that the San Diego, California Court- is amended to read ‘‘Provided, that the Ad- courtrooms or 16 chambers in the San Diego, house Complex contains no more than 8 ministrator of General Services shall ensure California Courthouse Annex under the au- courtrooms and 16 chambers in the Carter- that the San Diego, California Courthouse thority of this resolution;’’.

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FACTSHEET ALTERATIONS- COURT EXPANSION SAN DIEGO COURTHOUSE COMPLEX JAMES M. CARTER & JUDITH N. KEEP COURTHOUSE ANNEX SAN DIEGO, CA

FV 2019 Proiect Summary

At its June 2017 meeting; the Judicial Conference Committee on Space and Facilities approved a project for the construction of2 new district coumooms (and requisite holding cells) and 4 magistrate judge chambers in the James M. Carter & Judith N. Keep Courthouse Annex (Carter-Keep Courthouse Annex) located at 333 W. Broadway in San Diego, CA. The additional courtrooms and chambers would support the space needs of authorized replacement judges for five district judges who have taken senior status and two district judges who are eligible to take senior status by the end of fiscal yem· 2019. All Judicial Conference policies and business rules, b1cluding those on comtroom sharing, were considered and applied by the Judiciary in developing this project and funding for the project was included in the .Iudiciarts FY 2019 Budget. Although this project is reimbursable and requires no authorization of Federal Building Funds, GSA is unable to accept Reimbursable Work Authorization tbr the prqject due to a previous House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Resolution adopted for the Carter~Keep Courthouse Annex (formerly referred to as the San Diego Com1house Amtex) on September 24, 2009. The resolution included the following provisions: • " ... that the Administrator of General Services shall ensure that the San Diego, California Courthouse Complex contains no more than 22 comirooms;" and, • ·• ... that the Administrator of General Services shall not construct more than six courtrooms or 12 chambers in the San Diego, California Courthouse Annex under the authority of this resolution;" and,

Completion of the project would result in 8 courtrooms and 16 chambers in the Carter­ Keep Courthouse Annex. A long with the 16 courtrooms and 20 chanibers in the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse (Schwmtz FB-CT), this project would bring the total number of cou11rooms and chambers at the San Diego Courthouse Complex 1 to 24 and 36, respectively •

Therefore, for GSA to complete the proposed Judiciary funded project, the Committee would need to remove the existing restriction on GSA.

1 The total number of.iudges servihg the Southern District of Cnlifomi!1 in the Ninth Circuit is 38 including one Circuit Judge whose chamber is in leased space.

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FACTSHE.ET ALTERATIONS- COURT EXPANSION SAN DIEGO COURTHOUSE COMPLEX JAMES M. CARTER & JUDITH N. KEEP COURTHOUSE Al\lNEX S~l'l DIEGO, CA

Project .Budget GSA is not requesting authorization offederal Building Funds for this project; the following information is provided for intbrmation only:

Estimated Construction Cost (ECC) ...... 9,924,000 M&l ...... 647,000 Estimated Total Project·Cost (ETPC)2 ...... ; ...... $11,529,000

Overview of the Proiect The additional Courtrooms would be c.onstmcted on the 12th floor of the Carter-Keep Courthouse Annex \Vhile the Magistrate Chambers would be built out on the 7111 floor. These expansions necessitate the relocation ofthe Clerk from the l21h floor to the 7111 t1oor. This relocation, along \:vith the construction of the Magistrate chambers would force the displacement of a p01tion of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) fi·om the 7th floor of the Carter-Keep Courthouse Annex into leased space in the San Diego area. IRS' remaining space r~quirement would continue to be housed in the Carter-Keep Courth01.1se Annex. Holding cells would also be constructed adjacent to the new courtrooms and would be funded by reimbursable funds from the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS).

The Judiciary would provide reimbursable funds to construct the two additional District courtrooms, four additional Magistrate chambers and the relocation of the IRS.

Schedule Sttut End Design FY 2019 .FY2020 Construction FY 2020 FY 2021

San Diego Courthouse Complex .Jnmes M.. Curter & Judith N. Keep Courthouse Annex The Carter-Keep Courthouse Annex was originally caHed the New San Diego Courthouse Annex building but \-Vas renamed in early 2015 to the James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep Courthouse in honor of two tbrmer federal judges. The 480,941 gross square foot (gst). sixteen story (plus 3 undergro\md stories) building has a modern style of ofl:..,vhite exterior brick and window glazing. It is connected to the Schwartz FBCT by an underground tunneL Those two buildings~ the adjacent multi-story federal holding facility, which is not owned

2 Additional funds ;vould be provided by the AOUSC for the forced relocation ofiRS to leased space including all move, data, and security costs.

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FACTSHEET ALTERATIONS -COURT EXPANSION SAN DIEGO COURTHOUSE COMPLEX JAMES M. CARTER & JUDITH N. KEEP COURTHOUSE Al'i'NEX SAN DIEGO, CA

by GSA. along with the historic Jacob Weinberger Courthouse located a block south, form a Federal campus environment in downtown San Diego. The Carter-Keep Courthouse Annex building houses the U.S. Courts, U.S. Marshals Service, IRS and GSA.

Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse The 895,24 7 gsf Schwartz FB-CT, at 880 Front Street in downtown San Diego, was built in 1973; It consists of two adjacent structures: a 6 story federal office wing, and a 5 story court wing with underground parking and basement offices. The building's two wings share an upper basement and are connected by a bridge between the fifth and sixth floors.

Impacted Tenant Agencies U.S. District Court, U.S. Department of Justice - Marshals Service, Pretrial Services. Federal Public Defender, Department ofTreasury- IntemaJ Revenue Service, and GSA

Major Worl{ Items Interior Alterations $5,072,000 Electrical 1,943,000 Furnishing 1,094,000 HVAC 867,000 Demolition 257,000 Plumbing 239,000 Fire Protection 239,000 Elevators 213,000 Totnl ECC $9,924,000

.Justificntion By the end of FY 2019, the number of active federal judges housed in the San Diego Courthouse Complex is anticipated to increase from 30 to 37. After applying Judicial Conference policies and business rules, including those on courtroom sharing, the number of courtrooms and chambers at the San Diego Courthouse Complex would need to be increased to meet those requirements.

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FACTSBEET AL TERATIONS.. ~CQtlD.T EXPANSION SAN DIEGO cfiCR.THOUSE COMPL.EX JAMES M. CARTER & JUDITH N •. KEEP COURTHOUSE ANNEX SAN DIEGO, CA

§mise Requirements gf the U.S. Courts- ~n Diego Court Complex K h : Current Proposed l c arter-. eep c.ourt ouse , I ' I Annex Courtrooms Judges Courtroom Judges District 1 : Active j 3 3 I 5 s ; ... i 3 ;) 6 Senior ' 3 Visiting I 0 0 ' 0 0. Magistrate ' 0 6 0 5 i ! Carter-Keep Courthouse 6 ll 8 16 ! Annex Total '

; c urreut p ro!)OS i Sc1twartz FB-CT ! Courtrooms Judae.s Courtrooms .Jud1es i ; · District· " I I Active ' s 5 I 8 8 ! l ! Senior s 6 ' 2 5 ' I I Visiting ; . 0 1 0 1 i Malidstrate 6 4 ! 6 5 ,, ! l Circuit 0 2 ' 0 2 l ! i ! Schwartz .FB-CT Total*: ' 16 18 16 21 I "' Current and Proposed Total Number of Chambers is 20.

I urrent p ropose d San Diego Comi c Complex , Courtrooan Judges I Courtroom Judges i I District I Active 8 8 ! 13 13 l Senior I 8 9 I s ll I ! Visiting 0 1 I 0 1 Magistrate 6 10 I 6 10 I Circuit* 0 2 I 0 2 I I I San Diego Court I 24 30 ,. 24 37 I Complex Totals"'*: t j *There are 3 Circuit Judges cttn-ently serving the Southern District of California in the Ninth Circuit. 2 of the Circuit Judges are housed in the San Diego Court Complex, 1 is housed in leased · space. **Upon completion of the proposed project, 37 Judges will be housed 'in the San Diego Cout1 Complex in 36 chambers- I chaniber suite is and wjll be shared between a Senior. and a Visiting· Judge. With the addition ofthe 1 Circuit Judge currently in leased space, the totalnwnber of Judges serving the Southern District of California in the Ninth Circuit will be 38.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:46 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25SE7.060 H25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE Insert offset folio 1257/32 here EH250919.021 H7962 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 25, 2019 There was no objection. (4) take any adverse or corrective super- that allows the cultivation, production, f visory action on a loan made to— manufacture, sale, transportation, display, (A) a cannabis-related legitimate business dispensing, distribution, or purchase of can- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER or service provider, solely because the busi- nabis pursuant to a law or regulation of such PRO TEMPORE ness is a cannabis-related legitimate busi- State, political subdivision, or Indian Tribe The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ness or service provider; that has jurisdiction over the Indian coun- (B) an employee, owner, or operator of a try, as applicable), a Federal reserve bank or ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair cannabis-related legitimate business or serv- Federal Home Loan Bank, and the officers, will postpone further proceedings ice provider, solely because the employee, directors, and employees of the Federal re- today on motions to suspend the rules owner, or operator is employed by, owns, or serve bank or Federal Home Loan Bank, may on which a recorded vote or the yeas operates a cannabis-related legitimate busi- not be held liable pursuant to any Federal and nays are ordered, or votes objected ness or service provider, as applicable; or law or regulation— to under clause 6 of rule XX. (C) an owner or operator of real estate or (1) solely for providing such a service; or The House will resume proceedings equipment that is leased to a cannabis-re- (2) for further investing any income de- on postponed questions at a later time. lated legitimate business or service provider, rived from such a service. solely because the owner or operator of the (c) PROTECTIONS FOR INSURERS.—With re- f real estate or equipment leased the equip- spect to engaging in the business of insur- SECURE AND FAIR ENFORCEMENT ment or real estate to a cannabis-related le- ance within a State, political subdivision of BANKING ACT OF 2019 gitimate business or service provider, as ap- a State, or Indian country that allows the plicable; or cultivation, production, manufacture, sale, Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I (5) prohibit or penalize a depository insti- transportation, display, dispensing, distribu- move to suspend the rules and pass the tution (or entity performing a financial serv- tion, or purchase of cannabis pursuant to a bill (H.R. 1595) to create protections for ice for or in association with a depository in- law or regulation of such State, political depository institutions that provide fi- stitution) for, or otherwise discourage a de- subdivision, or Indian Tribe that has juris- nancial services to cannabis-related le- pository institution (or entity performing a diction over the Indian country, as applica- gitimate businesses and service pro- financial service for or in association with a ble, an insurer that engages in the business depository institution) from, engaging in a of insurance with a cannabis-related legiti- viders for such businesses, and for financial service for a cannabis-related le- other purposes, as amended. mate business or service provider or who gitimate business or service provider. otherwise engages with a person in a trans- The Clerk read the title of the bill. (b) SAFE HARBOR APPLICABLE TO DE NOVO action permissible under State law related The text of the bill is as follows: INSTITUTIONS.—Subsection (a) shall apply to to cannabis, and the officers, directors, and H.R. 1595 an institution applying for a depository in- employees of that insurer may not be held Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- stitution charter to the same extent as such liable pursuant to any Federal law or regula- resentatives of the United States of America in subsection applies to a depository institu- tion— Congress assembled, tion. (1) solely for engaging in the business of in- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; PURPOSE. SEC. 3. PROTECTIONS FOR ANCILLARY BUSI- surance; or (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as NESSES. (2) for further investing any income de- the ‘‘Secure And Fair Enforcement Banking For the purposes of sections 1956 and 1957 rived from the business of insurance. Act of 2019’’ or the ‘‘SAFE Banking Act of of title 18, United States Code, and all other (d) FORFEITURE.— 2019’’. provisions of Federal law, the proceeds from (1) DEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS.—A depository (b) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this Act is to a transaction involving activities of a can- institution that has a legal interest in the increase public safety by ensuring access to nabis-related legitimate business or service collateral for a loan or another financial financial services to cannabis-related legiti- provider shall not be considered proceeds service provided to an owner, employee, or mate businesses and service providers and re- from an unlawful activity solely because— operator of a cannabis-related legitimate ducing the amount of cash at such busi- (1) the transaction involves proceeds from business or service provider, or to an owner nesses. a cannabis-related legitimate business or or operator of real estate or equipment that SEC. 2. SAFE HARBOR FOR DEPOSITORY INSTITU- service provider; or is leased or sold to a cannabis-related legiti- TIONS. (2) the transaction involves proceeds mate business or service provider, shall not (a) IN GENERAL.—A Federal banking regu- from— be subject to criminal, civil, or administra- lator may not— (A) cannabis-related activities described in tive forfeiture of that legal interest pursuant (1) terminate or limit the deposit insur- section 14(4)(B) conducted by a cannabis-re- to any Federal law for providing such loan or ance or share insurance of a depository insti- lated legitimate business; or other financial service. tution under the Federal Deposit Insurance (B) activities described in section 14(13)(A) (2) FEDERAL RESERVE BANKS AND FEDERAL Act (12 U.S.C. 1811 et seq.), the Federal Cred- conducted by a service provider. HOME LOAN BANKS.—A Federal reserve bank it Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.), or take SEC. 4. PROTECTIONS UNDER FEDERAL LAW. or Federal Home Loan Bank that has a legal any other adverse action against a deposi- (a) IN GENERAL.—With respect to providing interest in the collateral for a loan or an- tory institution under section 8 of the Fed- a financial service to a cannabis-related le- other financial service provided to a deposi- eral Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1818) gitimate business or service provider within tory institution that provides a financial solely because the depository institution a State, political subdivision of a State, or service to a cannabis-related legitimate busi- provides or has provided financial services to Indian country that allows the cultivation, ness or service provider, or to an owner or a cannabis-related legitimate business or production, manufacture, sale, transpor- operator of real estate or equipment that is service provider; tation, display, dispensing, distribution, or leased or sold to a cannabis-related legiti- (2) prohibit, penalize, or otherwise discour- purchase of cannabis pursuant to a law or mate business or service provider, shall not age a depository institution from providing regulation of such State, political subdivi- be subject to criminal, civil, or administra- financial services to a cannabis-related le- sion, or Indian Tribe that has jurisdiction tive forfeiture of that legal interest pursuant gitimate business or service provider or to a over the Indian country, as applicable, a de- to any Federal law for providing such loan or State, political subdivision of a State, or In- pository institution, entity performing a fi- other financial service. dian Tribe that exercises jurisdiction over nancial service for or in association with a SEC. 5. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. cannabis-related legitimate businesses; depository institution, or insurer that pro- (3) recommend, incentivize, or encourage a vides a financial service to a cannabis-re- (a) NO REQUIREMENT TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL depository institution not to offer financial lated legitimate business or service provider, SERVICES.—Nothing in this Act shall require services to an account holder, or to down- and the officers, directors, and employees of a depository institution, entity performing a grade or cancel the financial services offered that depository institution, entity, or in- financial service for or in association with a to an account holder solely because— surer may not be held liable pursuant to any depository institution, or insurer to provide (A) the account holder is a cannabis-re- Federal law or regulation— financial services to a cannabis-related le- lated legitimate business or service provider, (1) solely for providing such a financial gitimate business, service provider, or any or is an employee, owner, or operator of a service; or other business. cannabis-related legitimate business or serv- (2) for further investing any income de- (b) GENERAL EXAMINATION, SUPERVISORY, ice provider; rived from such a financial service. AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY.—Nothing in (B) the account holder later becomes an (b) PROTECTIONS FOR FEDERAL RESERVE this Act may be construed in any way as employee, owner, or operator of a cannabis- BANKS AND FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS.— limiting or otherwise restricting the general related legitimate business or service pro- With respect to providing a service to a de- examination, supervisory, and enforcement vider; or pository institution that provides a financial authority of the Federal banking regulators, (C) the depository institution was not service to a cannabis-related legitimate busi- provided that the basis for any supervisory aware that the account holder is an em- ness or service provider (where such finan- or enforcement action is not the provision of ployee, owner, or operator of a cannabis-re- cial service is provided within a State, polit- financial services to a cannabis-related le- lated legitimate business or service provider; ical subdivision of a State, or Indian country gitimate business or service provider.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR FILING SUSPICIOUS nancial services for potential and existing (other than sections 6 and 10) shall apply to ACTIVITY REPORTS. minority-owned and women-owned cannabis- hemp (including hemp-derived cannabidiol Section 5318(g) of title 31, United States related legitimate businesses. and other hemp-derived cannabinoid prod- Code, is amended by adding at the end the (b) REPORT.—The Comptroller General ucts) in the same manner as such provisions following: shall issue a report to the Congress— apply to cannabis. ‘‘(5) REQUIREMENTS FOR CANNABIS-RELATED (1) containing all findings and determina- (b) RULE OF APPLICATION.—In applying the LEGITIMATE BUSINESSES.— tions made in carrying out the study re- provisions of this Act described under sub- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—With respect to a finan- quired under subsection (a); and section (a) to hemp, the definition of ‘‘can- cial institution or any director, officer, em- (2) containing any regulatory or legislative nabis-related legitimate business’’ shall be ployee, or agent of a financial institution recommendations for removing barriers to treated as excluding any requirement to en- that reports a suspicious transaction pursu- marketplace entry, including in the licens- gage in activity pursuant to the law of a ant to this subsection, if the reason for the ing process, and expanding access to finan- State or political subdivision thereof. (c) HEMP DEFINED.—In this section, the report relates to a cannabis-related legiti- cial services for potential and existing mi- term ‘‘hemp’’ has the meaning given that mate business or service provider, the report nority-owned and women-owned cannabis-re- term under section 297A of the Agricultural shall comply with appropriate guidance lated legitimate businesses. Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1639o). issued by the Financial Crimes Enforcement SEC. 10. GAO STUDY ON EFFECTIVENESS OF CER- Network. The Secretary shall ensure that SEC. 13. REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPOSIT ACCOUNT TAIN REPORTS ON FINDING CER- TERMINATION REQUESTS AND OR- the guidance is consistent with the purpose TAIN PERSONS. DERS. and intent of the SAFE Banking Act of 2019 Not later than 2 years after the date of the (a) TERMINATION REQUESTS OR ORDERS and does not significantly inhibit the provi- enactment of this Act, the Comptroller Gen- MUST BE VALID.— sion of financial services to a cannabis-re- eral of the United States shall carry out a (1) IN GENERAL.—An appropriate Federal lated legitimate business or service provider study on the effectiveness of reports on sus- banking agency may not formally or infor- in a State, political subdivision of a State, or picious transactions filed pursuant to sec- mally request or order a depository institu- Indian country that has allowed the cultiva- tion 5318(g) of title 31, United States Code, at tion to terminate a specific customer ac- tion, production, manufacture, transpor- finding individuals or organizations sus- count or group of customer accounts or to tation, display, dispensing, distribution, pected or known to be engaged with otherwise restrict or discourage a depository sale, or purchase of cannabis pursuant to law transnational criminal organizations and institution from entering into or maintain- or regulation of such State, political subdivi- whether any such engagement exists in a ing a banking relationship with a specific sion, or Indian Tribe that has jurisdiction State, political subdivision, or Indian Tribe customer or group of customers unless— over the Indian country. that has jurisdiction over Indian country (A) the agency has a valid reason for such ‘‘(B) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this that allows the cultivation, production, request or order; and paragraph: manufacture, sale, transportation, display, (B) such reason is not based solely on rep- ‘‘(i) CANNABIS.—The term ‘cannabis’ has dispensing, distribution, or purchase of can- utation risk. the meaning given the term ‘marihuana’ in nabis. The study shall examine reports on (2) TREATMENT OF NATIONAL SECURITY section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act suspicious transactions as follows: THREATS.—If an appropriate Federal banking (21 U.S.C. 802). (1) During the period of 2014 until the date agency believes a specific customer or group ‘‘(ii) CANNABIS-RELATED LEGITIMATE BUSI- of the enactment of this Act, reports relat- of customers is, or is acting as a conduit for, NESS.—The term ‘cannabis-related legiti- ing to marijuana-related businesses. an entity which— mate business’ has the meaning given that (2) During the 1-year period after date of (A) poses a threat to national security; term in section 14 of the SAFE Banking Act the enactment of this Act, reports relating (B) is involved in terrorist financing; of 2019. to cannabis-related legitimate businesses. (C) is an agency of the Government of Iran, ‘‘(iii) INDIAN COUNTRY.—The term ‘Indian SEC. 11. BANKING SERVICES FOR HEMP BUSI- North Korea, Syria, or any country listed country’ has the meaning given that term in NESSES. from time to time on the State Sponsors of section 1151 of title 18. (a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds that— Terrorism list; ‘‘(iv) INDIAN TRIBE.—The term ‘Indian (1) the Agriculture Improvement Act of (D) is located in, or is subject to the juris- Tribe’ has the meaning given that term in 2018 (Public Law 115–334) legalized hemp by diction of, any country specified in subpara- section 102 of the Federally Recognized In- removing it from the definition of ‘‘mari- graph (C); or dian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 479a). huana’’ under the Controlled Substances (E) does business with any entity described ‘‘(v) FINANCIAL SERVICE.—The term ‘finan- Act; in subparagraph (C) or (D), unless the appro- cial service’ has the meaning given that (2) despite the legalization of hemp, some priate Federal banking agency determines term in section 14 of the SAFE Banking Act hemp businesses (including producers, manu- that the customer or group of customers has of 2019. facturers, and retailers) continue to have dif- used due diligence to avoid doing business ‘‘(vi) SERVICE PROVIDER.—The term ‘service ficulty gaining access to banking products with any entity described in subparagraph provider’ has the meaning given that term in and services; and (C) or (D), section 14 of the SAFE Banking Act of 2019. (3) businesses involved in the sale of hemp- such belief shall satisfy the requirement ‘‘(vii) STATE.—The term ‘State’ means derived cannabidiol (‘‘CBD’’) products are each of the several States, the District of Co- under paragraph (1). particularly affected, due to confusion about (b) NOTICE REQUIREMENT.— lumbia, Puerto Rico, and any territory or their legal status. (1) IN GENERAL.—If an appropriate Federal possession of the United States.’’. (b) FEDERAL BANKING REGULATOR HEMP banking agency formally or informally re- SEC. 7. GUIDANCE AND EXAMINATION PROCE- BANKING GUIDANCE.—Not later than the end quests or orders a depository institution to DURES. of the 90-day period beginning on the date of terminate a specific customer account or a Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal banking group of customer accounts, the agency enactment of this Act, the Financial Institu- regulators shall jointly issue guidance to fi- shall— tions Examination Council shall develop uni- nancial institutions— (A) provide such request or order to the in- form guidance and examination procedures (1) confirming the legality of hemp, hemp- stitution in writing; and for depository institutions that provide fi- derived CBD products, and other hemp-de- (B) accompany such request or order with nancial services to cannabis-related legiti- rived cannabinoid products, and the legality a written justification for why such termi- mate businesses and service providers. of engaging in financial services with busi- nation is needed, including any specific laws SEC. 8. ANNUAL DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION RE- nesses selling hemp, hemp-derived CBD prod- or regulations the agency believes are being PORT. ucts, and other hemp-derived cannabinoid violated by the customer or group of cus- The Federal banking regulators shall issue products, after the enactment of the Agri- tomers, if any. an annual report to Congress containing— culture Improvement Act of 2018; and (2) JUSTIFICATION REQUIREMENT.—A jus- (1) information and data on the avail- (2) to provide recommended best practices tification described under paragraph (1)(B) ability of access to financial services for mi- for financial institutions to follow when pro- may not be based solely on the reputation nority-owned and women-owned cannabis-re- viding financial services and merchant proc- risk to the depository institution. lated legitimate businesses; and essing services to businesses involved in the (c) CUSTOMER NOTICE.— (2) any regulatory or legislative rec- sale of hemp, hemp-derived CBD products, (1) NOTICE REQUIRED.—Except as provided ommendations for expanding access to finan- and other hemp-derived cannabinoid prod- under paragraph (2) or as otherwise prohib- cial services for minority-owned and women- ucts. ited from being disclosed by law, if an appro- owned cannabis-related legitimate busi- (c) FINANCIAL INSTITUTION DEFINED.—In priate Federal banking agency orders a de- nesses. this section, the term ‘‘financial institution’’ pository institution to terminate a specific SEC. 9. GAO STUDY ON DIVERSITY AND INCLU- means any person providing financial serv- customer account or a group of customer ac- SION. ices. counts, the depository institution shall in- (a) STUDY.—The Comptroller General of SEC. 12. APPLICATION OF SAFE HARBORS TO form the specific customer or group of cus- the United States shall carry out a study on HEMP AND CBD PRODUCTS. tomers of the justification for the customer’s the barriers to marketplace entry, including (a) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided under account termination described under sub- in the licensing process, and the access to fi- subsection (b), the provisions of this Act section (b).

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(2) NOTICE PROHIBITED.— (B) a Federal credit union as defined in turing, selling, transporting, displaying, dis- (A) NOTICE PROHIBITED IN CASES OF NA- section 101 of the Federal Credit Union Act pensing, distributing, or purchasing cannabis TIONAL SECURITY.—If an appropriate Federal (12 U.S.C. 1752); or or cannabis products. banking agency requests or orders a deposi- (C) a State credit union as defined in sec- (14) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means each tory institution to terminate a specific cus- tion 101 of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 of the several States, the District of Colum- tomer account or a group of customer ac- U.S.C. 1752). bia, Puerto Rico, and any territory or pos- counts based on a belief that the customer or (6) FEDERAL BANKING REGULATOR.—The session of the United States. customers pose a threat to national security, term ‘‘Federal banking regulator’’ means SEC. 15. DISCRETIONARY SURPLUS FUNDS. or are otherwise described under subsection each of the Board of Governors of the Fed- Section 7(a)(3)(A) of the Federal Reserve (a)(2), neither the depository institution nor eral Reserve System, the Bureau of Con- Act (12 U.S.C. 289(a)(3)(A)) is amended by the appropriate Federal banking agency may sumer Financial Protection, the Federal De- striking ‘‘$6,825,000,000’’ and inserting inform the customer or customers of the jus- posit Insurance Corporation, the Federal ‘‘$6,821,000,000’’. tification for the customer’s account termi- Housing Finance Agency, the Financial SEC. 16. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EF- nation. Crimes Enforcement Network, the Office of FECTS. (B) NOTICE PROHIBITED IN OTHER CASES.—If Foreign Asset Control, the Office of the The budgetary effects of this Act, for the an appropriate Federal banking agency de- Comptroller of the Currency, the National purpose of complying with the Statutory termines that the notice required under Credit Union Administration, the Depart- Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be deter- paragraph (1) may interfere with an author- ment of the Treasury, or any Federal agency mined by reference to the latest statement ized criminal investigation, neither the de- or department that regulates banking or fi- titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legisla- pository institution nor the appropriate Fed- nancial services, as determined by the Sec- tion’’ for this Act, submitted for printing in eral banking agency may inform the specific retary of the Treasury. the Congressional Record by the Chairman of customer or group of customers of the jus- (7) FINANCIAL SERVICE.—The term ‘‘finan- the House Budget Committee, provided that tification for the customer’s account termi- cial service’’— such statement has been submitted prior to nation. (A) means a financial product or service, as the vote on passage. (d) REPORTING REQUIREMENT.—Each appro- defined in section 1002 of the Dodd-Frank priate Federal banking agency shall issue an Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protec- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- annual report to the Congress stating— tion Act (12 U.S.C. 5481); ant to the rule, the gentleman from (1) the aggregate number of specific cus- (B) includes the business of insurance; Colorado (Mr. PERLMUTTER) and the tomer accounts that the agency requested or (C) includes, whether performed directly or gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. ordered a depository institution to termi- indirectly, the authorizing, processing, MCHENRY) each will control 20 min- nate during the previous year; and clearing, settling, billing, transferring for (2) the legal authority on which the agency deposit, transmitting, delivering, instructing utes. relied in making such requests and orders to be delivered, reconciling, collecting, or The Chair recognizes the gentleman and the frequency on which the agency relied otherwise effectuating or facilitating of pay- from Colorado. on each such authority. ments or funds, where such payments or GENERAL LEAVE (e) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sec- funds are made or transferred by any means, Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I tion: including by the use of credit cards, debit ask unanimous consent that all Mem- (1) APPROPRIATE FEDERAL BANKING AGEN- cards, other payment cards, or other access bers may have 5 legislative days in CY.—The term ‘‘appropriate Federal banking devices, accounts, original or substitute agency’’ means— checks, or electronic funds transfers; which to revise and extend their re- (A) the appropriate Federal banking agen- (D) includes acting as a money transmit- marks and to include extraneous mate- cy, as defined under section 3 of the Federal ting business which directly or indirectly rials on H.R. 1595. Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813); and makes use of a depository institution in con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there (B) the National Credit Union Administra- nection with effectuating or facilitating a objection to the request of the gen- tion, in the case of an insured credit union. payment for a cannabis-related legitimate tleman from Colorado? (2) DEPOSITORY INSTITUTION.—The term business or service provider in compliance ‘‘depository institution’’ means— There was no objection. with section 5330 of title 31, United States Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I (A) a depository institution, as defined Code, and any applicable State law; and under section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insur- (E) includes acting as an armored car serv- yield myself such time as I may con- ance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813); and ice for processing and depositing with a de- sume. (B) an insured credit union. pository institution or a Federal reserve Mr. Speaker, I am proud we are here SEC. 14. DEFINITIONS. bank with respect to any monetary instru- today to pass this bill about public In this Act: ments (as defined under section 1956(c)(5) of safety, accountability, and respecting (1) BUSINESS OF INSURANCE.—The term title 18, United States Code. States’ rights. Forty-seven States, four ‘‘business of insurance’’ has the meaning (8) INDIAN COUNTRY.—The term ‘‘Indian U.S. territories, and the District of Co- given such term in section 1002 of the Dodd- country’’ has the meaning given that term in Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer section 1151 of title 18. lumbia have spoken and legalized some Protection Act (12 U.S.C. 5481). (9) INDIAN TRIBE.—The term ‘‘Indian Tribe’’ form of recreational or medical mari- (2) CANNABIS.—The term ‘‘cannabis’’ has has the meaning given that term in section juana, including cannabidiol. 318.2 mil- the meaning given the term ‘‘marihuana’’ in 102 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe lion people live in those 47 States. That section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 479a). is 97.7 percent of the population. (21 U.S.C. 802). (10) INSURER.—The term ‘‘insurer’’ has the However, because marijuana remains (3) CANNABIS PRODUCT.—The term ‘‘can- meaning given that term under section 313(r) illegal under Federal law, businesses in nabis product’’ means any article which con- of title 31, United States Code. these States are forced to deal in cash. tains cannabis, including an article which is (11) MANUFACTURER.—The term ‘‘manufac- a concentrate, an edible, a tincture, a can- turer’’ means a person who manufactures, These businesses, their employees, and nabis-infused product, or a topical. compounds, converts, processes, prepares, or ancillary businesses cannot access the (4) CANNABIS-RELATED LEGITIMATE BUSI- packages cannabis or cannabis products. banking system. NESS.—The term ‘‘cannabis-related legiti- (12) PRODUCER.—The term ‘‘producer’’ The fact is, the people in States and mate business’’ means a manufacturer, pro- means a person who plants, cultivates, har- localities across the country are voting ducer, or any person or company that— vests, or in any way facilitates the natural to approve some level of marijuana (A) engages in any activity described in growth of cannabis. use, and we need these marijuana busi- subparagraph (B) pursuant to a law estab- (13) SERVICE PROVIDER.—The term ‘‘service nesses and employees to have access to lished by a State or a political subdivision of provider’’— a State, as determined by such State or po- (A) means a business, organization, or checking accounts, lines of credit, pay- litical subdivision; and other person that— roll accounts, and more. (B) participates in any business or orga- (i) sells goods or services to a cannabis-re- This will improve transparency and nized activity that involves handling can- lated legitimate business; or accountability and help law enforce- nabis or cannabis products, including culti- (ii) provides any business services, includ- ment root out illegal transactions to vating, producing, manufacturing, selling, ing the sale or lease of real or any other prevent tax evasion, money laundering, transporting, displaying, dispensing, distrib- property, legal or other licensed services, or and other white-collar crime. uting, or purchasing cannabis or cannabis any other ancillary service, relating to can- Most importantly, Mr. Speaker, this products. nabis; and will also reduce the risk of violent (5) DEPOSITORY INSTITUTION.—The term (B) does not include a business, organiza- ‘‘depository institution’’ means— tion, or other person that participates in any crime in our communities. These busi- (A) a depository institution as defined in business or organized activity that involves nesses and their employees become tar- section 3(c) of the Federal Deposit Insurance handling cannabis or cannabis products, in- gets for murder, robbery, assault, and Act (12 U.S.C. 1813(c)); cluding cultivating, producing, manufac- more by dealing in all cash, and this

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Before I go into the contents of my bate, it is usually about the nature of The SAFE Banking Act will create a argument against this legislation, I regulation for the capital markets and safe harbor for financial institutions want to start by commending the bill’s for banks—we heard little from the and their employees who choose to do sponsor, Mr. PERLMUTTER from Colo- committees of jurisdiction over the business with a marijuana company. rado, for his tireless advocacy, his rea- Controlled Substances Act or the Section 3 of the bill is particularly sonableness in his approach, and his Criminal Code. In fact, the Financial important to not only marijuana busi- willingness, even in the midst of the Services Committee is the only one nesses but everyone who might do busi- toughest negotiations around the sub- that has held a hearing on the issue of ness with a marijuana-related com- ject matter, to keep his cool, to think cannabis this Congress. pany. This section would protect ancil- through the import of the bill, and to Now, I would say that is due to the lary businesses like real estate owners, seek compromise where he could. leadership of Mr. PERLMUTTER and his accountants, electricians, and vendors It is quite a legislative endeavor that tireless advocacy for this, but we only by clarifying that the proceeds from le- he has taken upon for himself, for this had one panel of witnesses. I voiced my gitimate cannabis businesses are not il- institution, for his State, and for concerns in our jurisdiction to Chair- legal under Federal laws. This proceeds States around the country. He has been woman WATERS and to Congressman section is the key provision, allowing a fantastic advocate. PERLMUTTER about my concerns for all cannabis-related businesses and And I would say that, standing in op- this. their service providers to access the position to this bill, it is not because of In March of this year, I wrote Chair- banking system without fear of re- his lack of good will. It is not for lack woman WATERS to express my belief prisal. of his willingness to engage, but for a that we need to have a better com- We have worked with our Republican fundamental disagreement in the ap- prehension of the nature of this sub- colleagues on a few changes to improve stance and address the supervisory and the bill since it was marked up in proach. We have been able to have real discussions around this that I think regulatory issues that would result March. from enactment of H.R. 1595. I include As Mr. BARR will discuss, the bill would make the American people more in the RECORD a copy of that letter. now includes protections for financial proud or more confident in this institu- institutions to provide financial serv- tion and our body politic, more broadly HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES, ices to hemp and CBD businesses since speaking. I also want to thank my friend and Washington, DC, March 21, 2019. we have learned the provisions from The Hon. MAXINE WATERS, the farm bill last year did not provide colleague on the committee, Mr. STIV- Chairwoman, Committee on Financial Services, sufficient clarity for banks and credit ERS from Ohio, for his work on the Washington, DC. unions to provide these services. issue. Together, they have conducted The Hon. GREGORY W. MEEKS, At Mr. STIVERS’ urging, we expanded themselves with wonderful integrity Chairman, Subcommittee on Consumer Protec- the protections in the bill for various and respect for their colleagues and tion and Financial Institutions, Washington insurance products, such as workers their colleagues’ views and ideas, espe- DC. compensation. cially on an issue like this where it can DEAR CHAIRWOMAN WATERS AND CHAIRMAN Additionally, we have added language MEEKS: We write today to seek your agree- create an enormous amount of con- ment to delay consideration of H.R. 1595, the from Mr. LUETKEMEYER’s Financial In- troversy. SAFE Act, currently scheduled to be marked stitution Customer Protection Act, Twenty-one States have legalized up on March 26, 2019, until the Committee which passed the House 395–2 last Con- medicinal marijuana, and 10 States has a better understanding of the full range gress. This language would prohibit have legalized the recreational use of of consequences that enacting such legisla- bank regulators from directing a bank the drug. However, cannabis remains tion may trigger. As you know, marijuana is to close an account for reputational completely illegal in 19 States. Federal a schedule I controlled substance as defined reasons. law defines this as a drug that has ‘‘a in 21 U.S.C. 802. The impact that many state laws, which have legalized marijuana, have In summary, if someone wants to op- high potential for abuse; no currently pose the legalization of marijuana, on the federal laws governing the manufac- accepted medical use in treatment in turing, use, and sale of marijuana, including that is their prerogative. But American the United States; and a lack of accept- proceeds, raise many questions and concerns. voters have spoken and continue to ed safety for use of the drug . . . under Any change to these statutes, or those that speak. The fact is that you can’t put medical supervision.’’ That is the cur- impact them, has the potential to divide the the genie back in the bottle. Prohibi- rent Federal law. Congress and the country. We must ensure tion is over. This bill does not change the fact that Congress has done its due diligence, in- Our bill is focused solely on taking that cannabis remains a prohibited cluding conducting thorough oversight and review, before moving such legislation. cash off the streets and making our schedule I substance under the Con- communities safer. Only Congress can The hearing at the Committee on Finan- trolled Substances Act. cial Services on February 13, 2019, made clear take these steps to provide this cer- To that end, if we seek to give finan- that we need to better comprehend and ad- tainty for businesses, employees, and cial institutions certainty, we should dress the supervisory and regulatory issues financial institutions across the coun- deal with the listing of cannabis as a that would result from enactment of H.R. try. schedule I substance, not debating a 1595. Many outstanding questions remain, Mr. Speaker, I thank Representative partial solution for financial institu- which include but are not limited to the fol- HECK for his partnership through the tions to what is a much larger problem lowing: years on this bill. I also thank Rep- 1. What changes to our banking laws are and a larger societal issue that we resentative STIVERS and Representa- necessary to implement the SAFE Banking must wrestle with. Act or other legislation creating a safe har- tive DAVIDSON for their support and co- Should States be allowed to continue bor for cannabis-related businesses? sponsorship of the SAFE Banking Act. to violate Federal law? Does Federal 2. How would individual agencies enforce Subcommittee Chairman GREG MEEKS law need to be changed when it comes Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) requirements fol- and Representative KATIE PORTER have to the scheduling of cannabis? lowing enactment of the SAFE Banking Act? been very helpful in the process. We have an FDA that regulates ciga- What changes would be required of BSA re- Finally, I thank Chairwoman MAXINE quirements? rettes and e-cigarettes, which, as we WATERS for shepherding this bill 3. How would individual agencies enforce know, there is the recent announce- through the Financial Services Com- anti-money laundering (AML) regulations ment that they will seek a ban on fla- mittee and making this a priority. following enactment of the SAFE Banking Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vored e-cigarettes. But the FDA has no Act? Would AML reforms be necessary? regulatory authority to regulate can- 4. How would individual agencies enforce join me in voting ‘‘yes,’’ and I reserve Know Your Customer (KYC) rules following the balance of my time. nabis. The bill we are considering today is enactment of the SAFE Banking Act? What b 1630 changes would be required of KYC rules? one of the biggest changes to U.S. drug 5. How would individual agencies enforce Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I yield policy in my lifetime, yet it was done Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filing re- myself such time as I may consume. with little debate. While our com- quirements and guidelines following passage

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How would individual agencies enforce We urge the Senate Banking Committee to Currency Transaction Report (CTR) filing re- of National Drug Control Policy and reject the SAFE Banking Act and other leg- quirements and guidelines following enact- former Administrators of the Drug En- islation that would give these cartels more ment of the SAFE Banking Act? What forcement Administration. cover and more access to the U.S. financial changes would be required of CTR filing re- In a July letter from this year, system. quirements and guidelines? former law enforcement officials serv- Sincerely, 7. In what ways are agencies working with ing from 1981 to 2014 have voiced con- Mr. R. Gil Kerlikowske, Former Direc- state counterparts, including state banking cerns that the SAFE Banking Act tor, May 7, 2009 to March 6, 2014, Office and securities supervisors, under the existing of National Drug Control Policy; Mr. could be exploited to provide easier, John P. Walters, Former Director, De- regime? How would those cooperative rela- more cost-effective ways for nefarious tionships change with enactment of H.R. cember 7, 2001 to January 20, 2009, Of- 1595? groups to launder money. I include in fice of National Drug Control Policy; 8. Would H.R. 1595 require conforming the RECORD a copy of that letter. General Barry R. McCaffrey, USA changes to any of the statues, rules, and re- Hon. MIKE CRAPO, (Ret.), Former Director, February 29, quirements previously listed to ensure there Chairman, U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, 1996 to January 20, 2001, Office of Na- are no unintended consequences, such as car- Housing, & Urban Affairs, Washington, DC. tional Drug Control Policy; Mr. Lee P. tels and other bad actors gaining access to Hon. SHERROD BROWN, Brown, Former Director, July 19, 1993 our financial system? Ranking Member, U.S. Senate Committee on to January 1996, Office of National 9. Would the safe harbor require any Banking, Housing, & Urban Affairs, Wash- Drug Control Policy; Mr. Robert Mar- changes to the rules or processes governing ington, DC. tinez, Former Director, March 28, 1991 federal deposit insurance systems? DEAR CHAIRMAN CRAPO AND RANKING MEM- to January 20, 1993, Office of National 10. What are the implications of H.R. 1595 BER BROWN: We write as former Directors of Drug Control Policy; Mr. William J. on nonbank financial firms, including insur- the Office of National Drug Control Policy Bennett, Former Director, March 13, ers and investment companies? and former Administrators of the Drug En- 1989 to December 13, 1990, Office of Na- 11. What are the implications of H.R 1595 forcement Administration to warn about the tional Drug Control Policy; Ms. on third parties, including payment proc- unintended consequences of the SAFE Bank- Michele M. Leonhart, Former Adminis- essors? ing Act to legalize the banking of federally trator, November 10, 2007 to May 14, 12. What are the implications of H.R. 1595 illegal proceeds from the sale of marijuana. 2015, Drug Enforcement Administra- on individual and institutional investors of Some Members of your Committee may be tion; Ms. Karen P. Tandy, Former Ad- cannabis-related businesses? familiar with the Black Market Peso Ex- ministrator, July 31, 2003 to November 13. What are the implications of RR.1595 on change that has been in operation for several 9, 2007, Drug Enforcement Administra- federal, state, and local law enforcement, in- decades. This scheme has enabled inter- tion; Mr. John C. Lawn, Former Ad- cluding the Department of Justice and the national drug cartels to launder billions of ministrator, July 26, 1985 and March 23, Drug Enforcement Agency? U.S. dollars through international monetary 1990, Drug Enforcement Administra- 14. How are proceeds from state licensed exchanges and has ensnared many banks and tion; Mr. Peter B. Bensinger, Former growers and distributers taxed under federal mainstream U.S. companies. Administrator, February 23, 1976 to law? Relatedly, what conforming changes to The lesson that the Black Market Peso Ex- July 10, 1981, Drug Enforcement Ad- our tax code are necessary? change teaches us is that cartels will go to ministration. 15. What are the implications of H.R. 1595 enormous lengths and use sophisticated and Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, drug on other products and services offered by fi- complex methods to move cash into banks- cartels are a significant problem in since laundering money is the life-blood of nancial institutions, including but not lim- cannabis-legal States like California, ited to mortgage products, deposit advance criminal organizations. It is therefore a vir- tual certainty that cartels will seek to ex- Washington, and Colorado. As reported products or general commercial lending? in a May article by NBC News, the car- As Members of Congress, and the Com- ploit the SAFE Banking act if it provides mittee of primary jurisdiction, we owe it to them with an easier and more cost-effective tels have found that it is easier to grow our constituents and to the public to fully means to launder their money. and process marijuana in legal States Because cash made from the sale of mari- understand the implications of any legisla- like Colorado and ship it throughout juana looks the same regardless of what it tion before supporting or opposing it. We the United States than it is to bring it was used to pay for, it will be extremely dif- urge you to hold H.R. 1595 and any related from Mexico or Cuba. ficult for banks to know whether large bun- legislation until we have a full under- I include in the RECORD a copy of this dles of cash presented for deposit were made standing of the consequences of this bill. from the sale of marijuana rather than from article, as well. Sincerely, the sale of heroin, fentanyl, or methamphet- [From nbcnews.com, May 29, 2018] PATRICK MCHENRY, amine. FOREIGN CARTELS EMBRACE HOME-GROWN Ranking Member. In short, the SAFE Banking Act could in- MARIJUANA IN POT-LEGAL STATES BLAINE LUETKEMEYER, advertently allow cartels to bring into banks Ranking Member. FOREIGN GANGS ARE FINDING THAT BLACK-MAR- duffel bags of cash made from the sale of KET MARIJUANA IS PROFITABLE EVEN IN Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, in that those illicit drugs that are killing tens of STATES THAT HAVE LEGALIZED CANNABIS letter, I listed a number of questions thousands of Americans every year. (By Dennis Romero, Gabe Gutierrez, Andrew that have yet to be answered, includ- Consider the current landscape of offering Blankstein and Robert Powell) banking services to cash-intensive mari- ing: LOS ANGELES.—Attorney General Jeff Ses- juana businesses. Even if customers are of- What steps will Federal financial reg- sions called it ‘‘one of the largest residential fered the opportunity to pay in credit, many ulators have to take to harmonize forfeiture actions in American History.’’ customers will choose to pay cash to avoid In early April, local and federal authorities standards and protect against illicit being tracked within, the state seed-to-sale activity, including institutions’ obliga- descended upon 74 marijuana grow houses in tracking system. the Sacramento area they say were under- While banks know how much cash to ex- tions with respect to the Bank Secrecy written by Chinese organized crime. They pect from other cash-intensive businesses Act, anti-money laundering require- filed court paperwork to seize the properties, like dry cleaners or convenience stores, it ments, suspicious activity reports, and worth millions of dollars. currency transaction reports? will be very difficult to figure out when a Federal officials allege that legal rec- marijuana dispensary is participating in a reational marijuana states like California, What are the implications of this bill money laundering scheme. The scale of the on nonbank financial firms, including Colorado and Washington, where enforce- marijuana industry is already such that ment of growing regulations is hit-or-miss, investment companies? there are huge opportunities for these have been providing cover for transnational I know there have been additions, dispensaries to be the destination for cartel criminal organizations willing to invest big since we have come to the floor, to in- cash. Indeed, we have already seen many money to buy or rent property to achieve clude insurance companies, and I think cases of cartels using the cover of legaliza- even bigger returns. that is a positive step. But these are tion to operate illicit marijuana grows and Chinese, Cuban and Mexican drug rings some of the basic questions that still black market activity. Two recent examples have purchased or rented hundreds of homes within the past year involved organized ef- need to be resolved. and use human trafficking to bring inexperi- forts to expel Mexican drug cartels growing enced growers to the United States to tend It is also important that we under- marijuana in Northern California—including them, federal and local officials say. stand whether this legislation could a request to use the California National The suspects are targeting states that have lead to bad actors, like drug cartels, Guard, and the May 2019 bust of the largest already legalized marijuana ‘‘in an attempt

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Authorities Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Office said. perhaps explains why it went largely unno- say they’ve seen an increase in these ‘‘home ‘‘The majority of these homes were pur- ticed. It simply stated, over and over again, grows’’ since the launch of recreational pot chased with cash, and information was devel- that a drug North Americans have become sales in Colorado. oped that these purchases were conducted by enthusiastic about remains a mystery. While California and Washington have Chinese nationals involved in organized For example, smoking pot is widely sup- mainly seen organized criminals from China crime,’’ according to a statement from the posed to diminish the nausea associated with buying homes and converting them into Sheriff’s Office. chemotherapy. But, the panel pointed out, grow houses, Colorado has largely been grap- And just this month, search warrants were ‘‘there are no good-quality randomized trials pling with Cuban and Mexican-led cartels, served at 19 locations in the Puget Sound investigating this option.’’We have evidence said Sheriff Bill Elder of the El Paso County area of Washington state, a federal official for marijuana as a treatment for pain, but Sheriff’s Office in Colorado. who did not want her name used said. The ‘‘very little is known about the efficacy, ‘‘They have found that it’s easier to grow ring was allegedly run by three Chinese na- dose, routes of administration, or side effects and process marijuana in Colorado, ship it tionals who produced thousands of pounds of of commonly used and commercially avail- throughout the United States, than it is to cannabis destined for greater New York, the able cannabis products in the United bring it from Mexico or Cuba,’’ Elder said. U.S. attorney’s office in Seattle alleges. States.’’ The caveats continue. Is it good for In El Paso County, NBC News witnessed The suspects, who face drug conspiracy epilepsy? ‘‘Insufficient evidence.’’Tourette’s firsthand the damage a commercial-scale charges, purchased homes with the help of syndrome? Limited evidence. A.L.S., Hun- cannabis grow can do to a home otherwise multiple wire transfers from China that in- tington’s, and Parkinson’s? Insufficient evi- built for an average American family. Grow- cluded dollar figures—$2,000 to $5,900—they dence. Irritable-bowel syndrome? Insuffi- ers pose as legitimate renters, and by the believed would fly under the radar, according cient evidence. Dementia and glaucoma? time authorities disrupt their operation, to a federal complaint. Probably not. Anxiety? Maybe. Depression? homes have been gutted and trashed. Ultimately it was the houses’ exorbitant Probably not. ‘‘We’ve fallen through floors,’’ U.S. Drug electricity use—up to 38,477 kilowatt hours Then come Chapters 5 through 13, the Enforcement Agency Special Agent Randy in one day versus the American average of heart of the report, which concern mari- Ladd said. ‘‘The electrical damage, they just 30—that made them targets of a federal juana’s potential risks. The haze of uncer- draw so much current that you’ll see, in investigation, according to the filing. tainty continues. Does the use of cannabis some places, the wires are fused inside of the Even a single grow house can contain a increase the likelihood of fatal car acci- electrical box. And—a lot of people—they large marijuana operation. In April, police in dents? Yes. By how much? Unclear. Does it don’t wanna pay the high electric bills. So Pomona, California, an exurb in Los Angeles affect motivation and cognition? Hard to what they do is they take jackhammers and County, announced they discovered a 23- say, but probably. Does it affect employment pickaxes and they cut through the founda- room grow house allegedly run by Chinese prospects? Probably. Will it impair academic tion of the house, so that they could steal nationals. Fifty-five-hundred marijuana achievement? Limited evidence. This goes on the power.’’ products, including 2,900 plants and nearly 21 for pages. One of the biggest busts so far came last pounds of cannabis, were seized, police said. We need proper studies, the panel con- June, when the Colorado attorney general’s ‘‘The grow operation used advanced sys- cluded, on the health effects of cannabis on office announced that ‘‘a massive illegal tems of lighting, air conditioning, fans, ex- children and teen-agers and pregnant women interstate marijuana distribution and cul- haust blowers and air-filtering systems to and breast-feeding mothers and ‘‘older popu- tivation network stretching from Colorado control the climate inside the buildings and lations’’ and ‘‘heavy cannabis users’’; in to Texas’’ had been dismantled. It was alleg- the odor of marijuana,’’ according to a Po- other words, on everyone except the college edly Chinese-connected, Ladd said. mona police statement. student who smokes a joint once a month. Authorities said the network was respon- Pomona police spokeswoman Aly Mejia The panel also called for investigation into sible for securities fraud, millions of dollars said a gun and $6,900 in cash were also found. ‘‘the pharmacokinetic and The DEA’s Rettig, speaking from her base of laundered cash, 2,600 ‘‘illegally cul- pharmacodynamic properties of cannabis, in San Francisco, said the Chinese oper- tivated’’ marijuana plants and 4,000 pounds modes of delivery, different concentrations, ations are ‘‘illegal under state law.’’ In Cali- of harvested cannabis, according to the Colo- in various populations, including the dose-re- fornia, marijuana growers, producers and re- rado attorney general’s statement. sponse relationships of cannabis and THC or The operation took place in 18 warehouses tailers need state and local licenses. Cities other cannabinoids.’’ and storage units and 33 homes, mostly in can opt out and ban such businesses alto- Figuring out the ‘‘dose-response relation- the Denver area, authorities said. ‘‘These gether. ship’’ of a new compound is something a Rettig said even with the Golden State’s seizures are believed to only scratch the sur- pharmaceutical company does from the start sky-high housing market—the median price face,’’ the office said. of trials in human subjects, as it prepares a Ladd alleged that some Chinese crews of a home is $535,100, according listings site new drug application for the E.D.A. Too lit- cover immigrants’ costs of traveling to Zillow—overseas criminals know that ‘‘mari- tle of a powerful drug means that it won’t America in exchange for work in the grow juana can fetch three times as much out of work. Too much means that it might do houses. ‘‘It’s like indentured servitude,’’ he state.’’ more harm than good. The amount of active ‘‘There’s a great profit motive in it,’’ the said. ‘‘It is a form of human trafficking.’’ ingredient in a pill and the metabolic path DEA’s Ladd said. ‘‘In Colorado, marijuana le- The workers often fly from China to Bel- that the ingredient takes after it enters your galization has magnified the black market. gium, and from Belgium to Mexico, before body—these are things that drugmakers will The standard price per pound here is $2,000, making asylum claims at the border and have painstakingly mapped out before the but they can get $3,500 to $4,500 by shipping then disappearing by the time they’re sched- product comes on the market, with a trac- it back East. The profits are great there.’’ uled to tell their stories in court, Ladd said. tor-trailer full of supporting documentation. Often when grow houses are raided, immigra- Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, beyond With marijuana, apparently, we’re still tion fugitives are discovered, he said. the regulatory issues, Congress has yet waiting for this information. It’s hard to The grow homes are usually purchased by to examine these potential societal study a substance that until very recently shell property management companies, Ladd harms and implications for human has been almost universally illegal. And the said. ‘‘These growers can hide in plain health. few studies we do have were done mostly in sight,’’ he said. In a January article regarding re- the nineteen-eighties and nineties, when can- The Sacramento-area raids, which also nabis was not nearly as potent as it is now. struck Calaveras, Placer, San Joaquin, El search on the health effects of mari- Because of recent developments in plant Dorado, Yuba and Amador counties, shed juana, author Malcolm Gladwell wrote: breeding and growing techniques, the typical some light on how many of the foreign rings ‘‘Before any drug gets permitted to go concentration ofTHC, the psychoactive in- operate. on the market, basic questions have to gredient in marijuana, has gone from the low Northern California-based DEA Special be answered about its safety and effi- single digits to more than twenty per cent— Agent Casey Rettig said suspects send cash cacy. We don’t know relatively basic from a swig of near-beer to a tequila shot. to the United States in $9,999 increments, questions about marijuana.’’ Are users smoking less, to compensate for just below the mandated reporting threshold, I include this piece from The New the drug’s new potency? Or simply getting and receive funds from China that fly under more stoned, more quickly? Is high-potency Yorker in the RECORD. that nation’s $50,000 foreign spending limit. cannabis more of a problem for younger They then purchase homes with the help of [From the New Yorker, jAN. 7, 2019] users or for older ones? For some drugs, the cash lenders instead of traditional mortgage IS MARIJUANA AS SAFE AS WE THINK?(BY dose-response curve is linear: twice the dose firms. MALCOLM GLADWELL) creates twice the effect. For other drugs, it’s Last fall, a scenario fitting that pattern A few years ago, the National Academy of nonlinear: twice the dose can increase the ef- unfolded in Grays Harbor County, Wash- Medicine convened a panel of sixteen leading fect tenfold, or hardly at all. Which is true

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Berenson marijuana legalization took place on the the recreational use of marijuana, Beau Kil- writes, ‘‘A surprising number of them West Coast, while the first serious wave of mer, a drug-policy expert with the RAND seemed to have used only cannabis and no opioid addiction took place in the middle of Corporation, testified before the Canadian other drugs before their breaks. The disease the country. So, if all you do is eyeball the Parliament. He warned that the fastest- they’d developed looked like schizophrenia, numbers, it looks as if opioid overdoses are growing segment of the legal market in but it had developed later-and their prog- lowest in cannabis states and highest in non- Washington State was extracts for inhala- nosis seemed to be worse. Their delusions cannabis states. tion, and that the mean THC concentration and paranoia hardly responded to Not surprisingly, the data we have are for those products was more than sixty-five antipsychotics.’’ messy. Berenson, in his role as devil’s advo- per cent. ‘‘We know little about the health Messamore theorizes that THC may inter- cate, emphasizes the research that sees can- consequences-risks and benefits-of many of fere with the brain’s anti-inflammatory nabis as opening the door to opioid use. For the cannabis products likely to be sold in mechanisms, resulting in damage to nerve example, two studies of identical twins—in nonmedical markets,’’ he said. Nor did we cells and blood vessels. Is this the reason, the Netherlands and in Australia—show that, know how higher-potency products would af- Berenson wonders, for the rising incidence of in cases where one twin used cannabis before fect THC consumption. schizophrenia in the developed world, where the age of seventeen and the other didn’t, When it comes to cannabis, the best-case cannabis use has also increased? In the the cannabis user was several times more scenario is that we will muddle through, northern parts of Finland, incidence of the likely to develop an addiction to opioids. learning more about its true effects as we go disease has nearly doubled since 1993. In Den- Berenson also enlists a statistician at N.Y.U. along and adapting as needed-the way, say, mark, cases have risen twenty-five per cent to help him sort through state-level overdose the once extraordinarily lethal innovation of since 2000. In the United States, hospital data, and what he finds is not encouraging: the automobile has been gradually tamed in emergency rooms have seen a fifty per-cent ‘‘States where more people used cannabis the course of its history. For those curious increase in schizophrenia admissions since tended to have more overdoses.’’ about the worst-case scenario, Alex Berenson 2006. If you include cases where schizo- The National Academy panel is more judi- has written a short manifesto, ‘‘Tell Your phrenia was a secondary diagnosis, annual cious. Its conclusion is that we simply don’t Children: The Truth About Marijuana, Men- admissions in the past decade have increased know enough, because there haven’t been tal Illness, and Violence.’’ from 1.26 million to 2.1 million. any ‘‘systematic’’ studies. But the panel’s Berenson begins his book with an account Berenson’s second question derives from uncertainty is scarcely more reassuring than of a conversation he had with his wife, a psy- the first. The delusions and paranoia that Berenson’s alarmism. Seventy-two thousand chiatrist who specializes in treating men- often accompany psychoses can sometimes Americans died in 2017 of drug overdoses. tally ill criminals. They were discussing one trigger violent behavior. If cannabis is impli- Should you embark on a procannabis crusade of the many grim cases that cross her desk— cated in a rise in psychoses, should we expect without knowing whether it will add to or ‘‘the usual horror story, somebody who’d cut the increased use of marijuana to be accom- subtract from that number? up his grandmother or set fire to his apart- panied by a rise in violent crime, as Drug policy is always clearest at the ment.’’ Then his wife said something like Berenson’s wife suggested? Once again, there fringes. Illegal opioids are at one end. They ‘‘Of course, he was high, been smoking pot is no definitive answer, so Berenson has col- are dangerous. Manufacturers and distribu- his whole life.’’ lected bits and pieces of evidence. For exam- tors belong in prison, and users belong in Of course? I said. ple, in a 2013 paper in the Journal of Inter- drug-treatment programs. The cannabis in- Yeah, they all smoke. personal Violence, researchers looked at the dustry would have us believe that its prod- Well . . . other things too, right? results of a survey of more than twelve thou- uct, like coffee, belongs at the other end of Berenson used to be an investigative re- sand American high-school students. The au- the continuum. ‘‘Flow Kana partners with porter for the Times, where he covered, thors assumed that alcohol use among stu- independent multi-generational farmers who among other things, health care and the dents would be a predictor of violent behav- cultivate under full sun, sustainably, and in pharmaceutical industry. Then he left the ior, and that marijuana use would predict small batches,’’ the promotional literature paper to write a popular series of thrillers. the opposite. In fact, those who used only for one California cannabis brand reads. At the time of his conversation with his marijuana were three times more likely to ‘‘Using only organic methods, these stewards wife, he had the typical layman’s view of be physically aggressive than abstainers of the land have spent their lives balancing cannabis, which is that it is largely benign. were; those who used only alcohol were 2.7 a unique and harmonious relationship be- His wife’s remark alarmed him, and he set times more likely to be aggressive. tween the farm, the genetics and the out to educate himself. Berenson is con- Observational studies like these don’t es- terroir.’’ But cannabis is not coffee. It’s strained by the same problem the National tablish causation. But they invite the sort of somewhere in the middle. The experience of Academy of Medicine faced—that, when it research that could. most users is relatively benign and predict- comes to marijuana, we really don’t know Berenson looks, too, at the early results able; the experience of a few, at the margins, very much. But he has a reporter’s tenacity, from the state of Washington, which, in 2014, is not. Products or behaviors that have that a novelist’s imagination, and an outsider’s became the first U.S. jurisdiction to legalize kind of muddled risk profile are confusing, knack for asking intemperate questions. The recreational marijuana. Between 2013 and because it is very difficult for those in the result is disturbing. 2017, the state’s aggravated-assault rate rose benign middle to appreciate the experiences The first of Berenson’s questions concerns seventeen per cent, which was nearly twice of those at the statistical tails. Low-fre- what has long been the most worrisome the increase seen nationwide, and the mur- quency risks also take longer and are far point about cannabis: its association with der rate rose forty-four per cent, which was harder to quantify, and the lesson of ‘‘Tell mental illness. Many people with serious more than twice the increase nationwide. We Your Children’’ and the National Academy psychiatric illness smoke lots of pot. The don’t know that an increase in cannabis use report is that we aren’t yet in a position to marijuana lobby typically responds to this was responsible for that surge in violence. do so. For the moment, cannabis probably fact by saying that pot-smoking is a re- Berenson, though, finds it strange that, at a belongs in the category of substances that sponse to mental illness, not the cause of time when Washington may have exposed its society permits but simultaneously discour- it—that people with psychiatric issues use population to higher levels of what is widely ages. Cigarettes are heavily taxed, and marijuana to self-medicate. That is only assumed to be a calming substance, its citi- smoking is prohibited in most workplaces partly true. In some cases, heavy cannabis zens began turning on one another with in- and public spaces. Alcohol can’t be sold with- use does seem to cause mental illness. As the creased aggression. out a license and is kept out of the hands of National Academy panel declared, in one of His third question is whether cannabis children. Prescription drugs have rules about its few unequivocal conclusions, ‘‘Cannabis serves as a gateway drug. There are two pos- dosages, labels that describe their risks, and use is likely to increase the risk of devel- sibilities. The first is that marijuana acti- policies that govern their availability. The oping schizophrenia and other psychoses; the vates certain behavioral and neurological advice that seasoned potheads sometimes higher the use, the greater the risk.’’ pathways that ease the onset of more serious give new users—‘‘start low and go slow’’—is Berenson thinks that we are far too san- addictions. The second possibility is that probably good advice for society as a whole, guine about this link. He wonders how large marijuana offers a safer alternative to other at least until we better understand what we the risk is, and what might be behind it. In drugs: that if you start smoking pot to deal are dealing with. one of the most fascinating sections of ‘‘Tell with chronic pain you never graduate to Late last year, the commissioner of the Your Children,’’ he sits down with Erik opioids. Food and Drug Administration, Scott Gott- Messamore, a psychiatrist who specializes in Which is it? This is a very hard question to lieb, announced a federal crackdown on e- neuropharmacology and in the treatment of answer. We’re only a decade or so into the cigarettes. He had seen the data on soaring schizophrenia. Messamore reports that, fol- widespread recreational use of high-potency use among teen-agers, and, he said, ‘‘it lowing the recent rise in marijuana use in marijuana. Maybe cannabis opens the door shocked my conscience.’’ He announced that the U.S. (it has almost doubled in the past to other drugs, but only after prolonged use. the F.D.A. would ban many kinds of flavored two decades, not necessarily as the result of Or maybe the low-potency marijuana of e-cigarettes, which are especially popular

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There are scores of studies and papers on the fort. onstrated; and I am proud to be on this subject in the medical and legal literature, This version of the legislation before floor with them today. grappling with the questions raised by the us right now is dramatically improved This bipartisan bill addresses a press- new technology. Vaping is clearly popular and includes a number of Republican ing public safety issue for businesses among kids. Is it a gateway to traditional priorities, such as language on Oper- that legally grow, market, or sell can- tobacco use? Some public-health experts ation Choke Point, and a solution that nabis in States that have legalized its worry that we’re grooming a younger gen- will help industrial hemp farmers use and that are currently forced to op- eration for a lifetime of dangerous addiction. across the country, but most especially erate with cash only. Forty-seven Yet other people see e-cigarettes as a much safer alternative for adult smokers looking in Kentucky. States, three territories, and D.C. have to satisfy their nicotine addiction. That’s Yet, Mr. Speaker, there are many legalized some form of marijuana, and the British perspective. Last year, a Par- questions left to be answered. We do it is time for Congress to act. liamentary committee recommended cutting not fully understand the sweeping im- Cannabis-related businesses are taxes on e-cigarettes and allowing vaping in plications of this legislation. We do not locked out of the banking system and areas where it had previously been banned. yet know what the resulting regu- cannot maintain checking accounts, Since e-cigarettes are as much as ninety-five latory regime will look like, nor do we process payroll obligations, or pay per cent less harmful than regular ciga- have any assurance that it will not ex- taxes. The Financial Services Com- rettes, the committee argued, why not pro- mote them? Gottlieb said that he was split- pose the current financial system to il- mittee heard testimony in February ting the difference between the two posi- licit activity. In particular, as it is cur- that these cash-only businesses and tions—giving adults ‘‘opportunities to tran- rently drafted, H.R. 1595 offers insuffi- their employees have become targets sition to non-combustible products,’’ while cient safeguards against drug cartels for violent criminals. upholding the F.D.A.’s ‘‘solemn mandate to accessing the banking system. The SAFE Banking Act addresses make nicotine products less accessible and What this legislation does is provide this serious problem by providing a less appealing to children.’’ He was imme- a half answer to a much larger problem safe harbor to financial institutions diately criticized.‘‘Somehow, we have com- than just banking. We owe it to our that choose to serve State-regulated pletely lost all sense of public-health per- constituents and to the public to have cannabis businesses. The bill would spective,’’ Michael Siegel, a public-health re- searcher at Boston University, wrote after a serious debate on the underlying also help others, like plumbers or elec- the F.D.A. announcement: issue, and that is the issue of whether tricians who provide services to can- Every argument that the F.D.A. is making or not cannabis should be considered a nabis businesses, who face similar chal- in justifying a ban on the sale of electronic schedule I substance under the Con- lenges with access to banking services. cigarettes in convenience stores and gas sta- trolled Substances Act. I know Mr. With the passage of this bill, all of tions applies even more strongly for real to- PERLMUTTER and I share that same sen- these businesses will gain access to tra- bacco cigarettes: you know, the ones that timent that we should have that larger ditional financial services that most kill hundreds of thousands of Americans debate. businesses take for granted. each year. Something is terribly wrong with our sense of perspective when we take the e- In the meantime, Congress is work- H.R. 1595 also promotes diversity and cigarettes off the shelf but allow the old- ing in a bipartisan way to come up inclusion, with several reporting provi- fashioned ones to remain. with at least a measure of a solution, sions to help Congress monitor that Among members of the public-health com- but I am hopeful that we can get the minority-owned and women-owned can- munity, it is impossible to spend five min- medical research necessary and the nabis businesses get access to credit utes on the e-cigarette question without get- FDA processes necessary for us to have they need and have a fair chance to ting into an argument. And this is nicotine that larger debate as well. I would wel- compete. they are arguing about, a drug that has been come that debate, as I know the Amer- As I have said before and I say here exhaustively studied by generations of sci- entists. We don’t worry that e-cigarettes in- ican people would as well. on the floor today, this bill is but one crease the number of fatal car accidents, di- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of important piece of what should be a minish motivation and cognition, or impair my time. comprehensive series of cannabis re- academic achievement. The drugs through Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I form bills. the gateway that we worry about with e- yield myself such time as I may con- I have long fought for criminal jus- cigarettes are Marlboros, not opioids. There sume. tice reform and deeply understand the are no enormous scientific question marks Mr. Speaker, I say thank you to my need to fully address the historical ra- over nicotine’s dosing and bio-availability. friend for the kind words about work- cial and social inequities related to the Yet we still proceed cautiously and carefully ing across the aisle. This has been a criminalization of marijuana. with nicotine, because it is a powerful drug, and when powerful drugs are consumed by partnership in many respects, lots of I support legislation like Representa- lots of people in new and untested ways we interchange. tives LEE’s Marijuana Justice Act and have an obligation to try to figure out what I would also say to my friend, the Fi- Chairman NADLER’s MORE Act that will happen. nancial Services Committee has cer- would de-schedule marijuana federally A week after Gottlieb announced his tain jurisdiction. We couldn’t take up and provide assistance, such as job crackdown on e-cigarettes, on the ground all of the different things that the gen- training and reentry services, for those that they are too enticing to children, Siegel tleman has suggested, Mr. Speaker, but who have been harmed by the war on visited the first recreational-marijuana fa- we were able to take up this marijuana drugs. cility in Massachusetts. Here is what he found on the menu, each offering laced with bill. It is the first time this Congress Let me be clear. It is long overdue for large amounts of a drug, THC, that no one has done it, certainly in my terms Congress to address the unjust crim- knows much about: here, and the reason we did that was inalization of marijuana use. So I ea- Strawberry-flavored chewy bites because the chairwoman was a driving gerly look forward to the Judiciary Large, citrus gummy bears force to get this matter in front of the Committee sending the legislation to Delectable Belgian dark chocolate bars Congress. the House floor soon. Assorted fruit-flavored chews Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the I thank Representatives PERLMUTTER Assorted fruit-flavored cubes Raspberry flavored confection gentlewoman from California (Ms. and HECK for their longstanding leader- Raspberry flavored lozenges WATERS), chairwoman of the full com- ship on this issue for the past 6 years. Chewy, cocoa caramel bite-sized treats mittee. I urge all Members to vote ‘‘yes’’ on Raspberry & watermelon flavored lozenges Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in the bill and, when we get the legisla- Chocolate-chip brownies. He concludes, support of H.R. 1595, the SAFE Banking tion from the Judiciary Committee, to ‘‘This is public health in 2018?’’ Act, sponsored by Representatives ED do all of those things that I have spo- Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I appre- PERLMUTTER, DENNY HECK, STEVE STIV- ken about here, what is considered jus- ciate the gentleman from Colorado’s ERS, and WARREN DAVIDSON. Let me say tice for those who have been harmed by willingness to work with several of my to all of these individuals who have some of the laws that cause people to

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We can Michigan (Mr. HUIZENGA), the ranking Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. make our neighborhood safer, and we member of the Investor Protection, En- 1595, the SAFE Banking Act. can make our communities safer. trepreneurship, and Capital Markets Before I do that, I want to acknowl- Please join us in voting ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. Subcommittee. edge the leadership of this man for a 1595. Mr. HUIZENGA. Mr. Speaker, I ap- very long period of time. The only rea- Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, how preciate the ranking member allowing son we are standing here tonight about much time remains? me this time. to vote on this is because of the tire- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Let’s set aside the moral and societal less and brilliant leadership by the gen- tleman from North Carolina has 9 min- aspects of cannabis and the debate and tleman from Colorado. I thank him for utes remaining. The gentleman from acknowledge that we have a problem. it. It has been an incredible journey Colorado has 8 minutes remaining. We do have a problem. We have States over a long period of time. I thank the Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 that have decided to violate Federal chair of the committee as well for her minute to the gentleman from German- law; and within those States, we have strong and clear leadership on this. town, Tennessee (Mr. KUSTOFF). banking institutions and businesses Lastly, I would like to thank the two Mr. KUSTOFFF of Tennessee. Mr. that are operating within the confines gentlemen from Ohio, Mr. STIVERS and Speaker, I want to thank the ranking of the State, however, that are still in Mr. DAVIDSON, who are not just allies, member for yielding. violation of the Federal law. they are friends and have done excel- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposi- Now, here is what we do agree on: We lent work in this regard. tion to H.R. 1595, the SAFE Banking need to have a goal of predictability This is a public safety bill pure and Act. I do want to say, I appreciate the for these financial institutions and for simple. If you want your neighborhoods debate that we have had in our Finan- these businesses. However, I don’t be- to be safer, Mr. Speaker, vote ‘‘yes.’’ If cial Services Committee, but I think lieve that this bill will ultimately do you want your communities to be that we need to have the same debate that because the Federal Government safer, vote ‘‘yes.’’ If you want the em- in the Judiciary Committee. still views this as a schedule I sub- ployees at the dispensaries throughout We all know that over the last sev- stance. the 47 States who have some form of le- eral years, States across the country I had an amendment in committee, galized cannabis, vote ‘‘yes.’’ have passed various laws to legalize as the author of the bill well knows, This is a public safety bill, and it is marijuana for both recreational and that would have forced alignment with not hypothetical. It is real. Exhibit A, medical purposes. That flawed ap- all of the various regulators. I think at Travis Mason. June 18 of 2016, Travis proach has created a patchwork of the time, my recollection is, we count- Mason got up and went to work. He was State laws and regulations that have ed 13 different Federal regulators that full of optimism about life. He was a allowed for the spread of marijuana use touch these institutions in one way or marine veteran. He served this country across the U.S. another. honorably. He was looking forward to Proponents of this bill claim that it The answer to that was, well, in the his future, because he just had been in- will provide consistent guidelines for bill, we have a requirement that they formed that he was approved to take marijuana companies to do business are going to agree with each other the Denver Police Department test. He across our national finance system. within 180 days. was confident he would pass it. He had However, my concern is that the legal- Well, this is not going to come as a been studying for it. ization will only provide safe harbor surprise to those watching on C–SPAN. So he kissed his lovely wife, while legitimizing and encouraging We can’t collectively tie our shoes here Samantha, good-bye. They were both more widespread use of this currently in Washington in 180 days, much less marine veterans, both just 24 with illegal drug. get through something that com- three small children. He kissed Aidyn The reality today is that we are vot- plicated. and Daisy—they were twins—and little ing to nationally legalize marijuana My amendment said that this would baby Julian good-bye and went to work throughout our banking system rather go into effect only when and if all of where he served as a security guard in than taking the correct approach, the regulators could agree to the lan- a dispensary in suburban Denver. which I believe is to take a vote to le- guage of how to deal with it. I still Because that was an all-cash settle- galize what is currently an illegal sub- think that is the right way to go. ment, because the Federal law did not stance. allow for that business to be banked, to I would ask my colleagues who sup- b 1645 be within the guardrails of the finan- port this bill to think long and hard The SPEAKER pro tempore. The cial system, an evil person walked in about what you are actually voting on time of the gentleman has expired. that night and shot Travis dead and today, because the consequences will Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I yield left Samantha a 24-year-old widow with be far-reaching beyond the intent of the gentleman from Michigan an addi- three small children. This was so un- this bill. tional 30 seconds. necessary. If we pass this legislation Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, Mr. HUIZENGA. There is a big dif- that does not have to happen. This is I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman ference we know between industrial not hypothetical. from California (Ms. LEE), who is a co- hemp and recreational cannabis. The You can be agnostic on the under- chair of the Congressional Cannabis only way for us to really get at this lying policy of whether or not cannabis Caucus and a sponsor of the Marijuana issue and provide predictability to the should be legal for either adult rec- Justice Act which we hope to see companies, to the financial institu- reational use or to treat seizures for ju- marked up and brought to the floor. tions, and to our citizens is to have the venile epileptics, but you cannot be ag- Ms. LEE of California. First of all, full debate about whether marijuana nostic on the need to improve safety in Madam Speaker, let me thank Con- and cannabis should be a schedule I this area. gressman PERLMUTTER for yielding and substance or not. It is time for this full If you believe that the first two pro- also for his tireless leadership. This has debate to happen, and I look forward to visions, especially, of the Cole memo- taken a heck of a long time. The gen- it. randum, which sets forth: Keep mari- tleman has stayed with it. He has been Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, to juana out of the hands of children and persistent, and I stand here and salute my friend from Michigan, I guess I keep cash out of the hands of the car- his efforts. have more confidence in the Federal tels, if you support that, you must vote I also want to thank Chairwoman employees that they can get something ‘‘yes’’ on this bill so that we can track WATERS for moving this bill out of the done in the next 180 days. this and so that we can monitor this. Financial Services Committee and for

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As tions and state officials, including: gressional Cannabis Caucus in which I a result, they sit on large pools of cash National Association of Attorneys General also serve as co-chair, Congressman that make them a magnet for violent (NAAG), United Food and Commercial Work- ers (UFCW), Credit Union National Associa- EARL BLUMENAUER. I salute and thank robberies. tion (CUNA), Independent Community Bank- everyone for getting us to this point. The transactions of cash-only busi- ers Association (ICBA), America Bankers As- The SAFE Banking Act would explic- nesses are not subjected to rigorous sociation (ABA), Mid-size Bank Coalition of itly permit banks and other financial anti-money laundering or know your America (MBCA), National Bankers Associa- institutions to work directly with customer requirements that would be tion (NBA), 50 State Banking Associations, State legal cannabis businesses—legal required for bank account holders. This Electronic Transaction Association (ETA), cannabis businesses—instead of relying makes it difficult for regulators and Third Party Payment Processors Association on cash transactions. This bill is not law enforcement to trace transactions (TPPPA), Law Enforcement Action Partner- only timely but extremely necessary. or to freeze money. ship (LEAP), The Real Estate Roundtable The SAFE Banking Act will make (RER), National Association of REALTORS, Right now the cannabis industry needs Safe and Responsible Banking Alliance access to safe and effective banking our communities safer by getting cash (SARBA), American Land Title Association immediately. off the streets and into regulated finan- (ALTA). Now, let me be clear. Federal law se- cial institutions, so we can root out American Property Casualty Insurance As- verely limits access to loans and cap- fraud and other illegal activity. The sociation (APCIA), The Council of Insurance ital for the cannabis business, espe- bill also extends the safe harbor to any Agents and Brokers (CIAB), Reinsurance As- cially, mind you, for those who have proceeds indirectly received from these sociation of America (RAA), Independent In- cannabis-related arrests and convic- businesses such as a hardware store surance Agents and Brokers of America (Big down the street or the landlord of these ‘‘I’’), Wholesale Specialty Insurance Associa- tions on their record. That means that tion (WSIA), National Association of Profes- less than one-fifth of the cannabis in- businesses. sional Insurance Agents (PIA), National As- dustry is owned or operated by people Importantly, the SAFE Banking Act sociation of Mutual Insurance Companies of color, even though African Ameri- does not change the legal status of (NAMIC), Rural County Representatives of cans have been shown to use cannabis marijuana. Additionally, H.R. 1595 also California (RCRC), Brinks, Inc., Inter- at the same rate as White Americans, includes provisions that would prevent national Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), yet are incarcerated at about 80 per- financial regulators from denying or National Association of Professional Em- cent more in terms of incarceration discouraging access to the banking sys- ployer Associations (NAPEA), National Can- nabis Industry Association (NCIA), Minority rates. This is just plain wrong. So this tem for other legal businesses as hap- pened in 2014 through 2016. This protec- Cannabis Business Association (MCBA), Na- bill is a great first start to addressing tional Cannabis Roundtable (NCR), Cannabis all of these issues. tion is a major protection for other Trade Federation (CTF), ScottsMiracle-Gro, I am telling you, Madam Speaker, legal businesses. National Armored Car Association (NACA). communities of color should equally I want to thank Mr. PERLMUTTER and Additionally, the Mayors Coalition to Push benefit from all of the laws that have Mr. HECK for their incredible advocacy for Marijuana Reform, 38 State Attorneys been passed at the State level. They on this. I want to thank Chairwoman General, 20 Governors, 18 State Banking Su- should have the opportunity to gen- WATERS and Ranking Member pervisors, and the Florida Agriculture Com- erate generational wealth for their MCHENRY for their honest and hard- missioner have endorsed the legislation. families, too. working efforts, even when they dis- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, That is why, in addition to this bill, agree. And I want to thank Senator I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman the House must bring forward legisla- CORY GARDNER who has championed from Oregon (Mr. BLUMENAUER), who tion like my Marijuana Justice Act this bill in the Senate. has been the quarterback of a lot of and the MORE Act, which addresses Madam Speaker, I urge my col- this cannabis legislation. criminal justice reform, restorative leagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. 1595. Mr. BLUMENAUER. Madam Speaker, justice, and fully reinvests in commu- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I appreciate the gentleman’s courtesy, nities of color impacted by the failed I include in the RECORD a list of sup- the leadership, and you have heard and racist war on drugs. porters for the SAFE Banking Act from a number of the champions in this Madam Speaker, I want to thank Mr. from a broad coalition, including the House fighting for a more rational pol- PERLMUTTER, again, for his leadership National Association of Attorneys Gen- icy regarding cannabis. and for working with us to get this to eral, including 38 State attorneys gen- We are in this fix today because Con- the floor. eral, 20 State Governors, and 18 State gress has refused to provide the part- Mr. MCHENRY. Madam Speaker, I banking supervisors, the United Food nership and the leadership that the yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from and Commercial Workers, the Credit States demand. The States aren’t wait- Columbus, Ohio (Mr. STIVERS), who is Union National Association, the Inde- ing for us. As you have heard, 47 States the ranking member of the National pendent Community Bankers Associa- have taken steps to legalize some form Security, International Development tion, the American Bankers Associa- of State legal cannabis. and Monetary Policy Subcommittee of tion, the Mid-size Bank Coalition of One of the most insidious aspects of the Financial Services Committee. He America, the National Bankers Asso- our being out of sync is what we have is a great advocate for the bill. ciation, Law Enforcement Action Part- seen in terms of access to banking Mr. STIVERS. Madam Speaker, I nership, the Minority Cannabis Busi- services. Congressman HECK elaborated would like to thank the ranking mem- ness Association, the Mayors Coalition I think very emotionally and effec- ber for yielding. for Marijuana Reform, eight insurance tively about the dangers that this pre- Madam Speaker, I rise in support of trade associations, the International sents. We have an opportunity to fix H.R. 1595, the SAFE Banking Act. The Council of Shopping Centers, the Na- that problem. bill provides a limited safe harbor for tional Cannabis Industry Association, This is an $11 billion industry and banks and credit unions to open and the National Cannabis Roundtable, the growing, and it is growing because the maintain accounts for marijuana-re- Cannabis Trade Federation, the Cali- people and the States have demanded lated businesses and other nonmari- fornia Cannabis Industry, the Florida it. We need to step up and solve one of juana-related businesses. Agriculture Commissioner, the Safe the biggest problems, and that is sim- I personally oppose recreational and Responsible Banking Alliance, the ply they don’t have access to banking marijuana. But for me, this bill has Electronic Transaction Association, services. I have worked on this issue nothing to do with the larger debate the Real Estate Roundtable, the Na- for decades. I have never met a human about marijuana and whether it is a tional Association of Realtors, Brinks, being who feels that there is any good

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It is an invita- district are cultivating hemp to I am also pleased the bill includes tion to theft, it is an invitation to produce products ranging from Mr. LUETKEMEYER’s legislation to stop money laundering already, it is an in- nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, the closing of accounts on the basis of vitation to tax evasion, and it stifles pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, apparel, political biases or motivations. the opportunities of this business. footwear, fashion, and even industrial For far too long, financial institu- I strongly urge our colleagues to vote products and construction materials. tions have said: You are not going to for this as the next step. This is an im- But for hemp producers and busi- bank those people, are you? portant foundational, but it is not the nesses to fully scale up and take advan- It is time to defend civil liberties and last step. We have important legisla- tage of the descheduling under the pass this important bill. tion that is keyed up and ready to go. farm bill, they need access to financial Madam Speaker, I urge bipartisan, This approval today will provide mo- services. broad support of its passage. mentum that we need for further re- Again, I thank the gentleman from Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I yield 45 seconds to the gentleman form that we all want and will make Colorado (Mr. PERLMUTTER), my friend, America safer and stronger. for working with me in a bipartisan from California (Mr. CORREA). Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I rise b 1700 way, and I urge support for H.R. 1595. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, in strong support of this commonsense Mr. MCHENRY. Madam Speaker, I may I inquire how much time each side legislation, the SAFE Banking Act. When I was a State senator in Cali- yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from has remaining. fornia, I was visited by Dr. Moynihan, Kentucky (Mr. BARR), chair of the Sub- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. who came to visit my office to ask that committee on Oversight and Investiga- DEGETTE). The gentleman from Colo- I do some legislation to help his daugh- tions of the Committee on Financial rado has 4 minutes remaining. The gen- ter. In her short lifetime, she had been Services. tleman from North Carolina has 4 min- tormented by epileptic seizures. The Mr. BARR. Madam Speaker, I rise in utes remaining. only drug that worked for her without support of H.R. 1595, the SAFE Banking Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, severe side effects was cannabis. Act, and I thank the gentleman from I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from It breaks my heart to know that Colorado (Mr. PERLMUTTER), my friend, New York (Mr. MEEKS), the chair of the these legit businesses can pay their for working with me in a bipartisan Subcommittee on Consumer Protec- taxes with cash, yet customers like Dr. way to include two amendments that tions and Financial Institutions. Moynihan can’t use a credit card. He will allow legal hemp farmers and busi- Mr. MEEKS. Madam Speaker, there also has to pay with cash to get legiti- nesses in my district to access finan- has been a rapid and dramatic shift in cial services. mate products. It doesn’t make sense. the legal treatment of cannabis, led by Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues Kentuckians have a deep interest in voters at the local and State levels. the production, cultivation, and sale of to please support commonsense legisla- Nearly every American now lives in a tion. Please vote ‘‘aye’’ on this legisla- industrial hemp, and we have historic State where cannabis has been decrimi- connections to this, too. Many Ameri- tion. nalized to some extent and legal busi- Mr. MCHENRY. Madam Speaker, may cans may not know, but my prede- ness activities permitted to varying de- I inquire how much time I have re- cessor in the central Kentucky seat in grees, including in my home State of maining. Congress, Speaker of the House Henry New York. But Federal drug laws and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Clay, was once a hemp farmer. Now, bank regulations have not evolved to tleman from North Carolina has 3 min- thanks to the farm bill, the hemp in- reflect this new reality. We need clear, utes remaining. The gentleman from dustry in the Commonwealth is boom- harmonized laws, which the SAFE Colorado has 21⁄4 minutes remaining. ing once again. Banking Act provides. Mr. MCHENRY. Madam Speaker, I Much of the resurgence of the indus- Without passage of this bill, the legal yield 1 minute to the gentleman from try occurred under the Industrial Hemp cannabis industry is forced to operate Florida (Mr. GAETZ). Research Pilot Program, established by mostly in cash, depriving law enforce- Mr. GAETZ. Madam Speaker, I thank the 2014 farm bill. Since the program’s ment of important financial data and the gentleman from North Carolina enactment in 2014, the number of ap- creating avoidable security risks for (Mr. MCHENRY) for yielding, and it is proved acres in Kentucky increased companies and their employees. on behalf of those cannabis patients in from 922 to over 50,000. In 2018, sales of With the passage of this bill, entre- Fort Walton Beach and across the Sun- hemp products were three-and-a-half preneurs, employees, and financial in- shine State that I rise in support of the more times than the previous year. stitutions operating legally within the SAFE Banking Act. The 2018 farm bill took it a step fur- bounds of State and local laws will no I am proud to have been a part of ther and fully legalized industrial longer bear the burden of a punitive drafting Florida’s medical marijuana hemp, ending 80 years of prohibition of Tax Code, high compliance hurdles, the laws, and it is ludicrous that the Con- the plant. Hemp is now completely ex- lack of all basic financial services, and gress of the United States would stand empt from the Controlled Substances significant security risks. between people operating under the Act. Despite these positive steps for- I am proud of the work Mr. PERL- color of State law and their ability to ward, hemp businesses still have trou- MUTTER has done on this bill, and I access the financial system. ble accessing financial services like compliment him. It is good for no one to have billions bank accounts, loans, and payment Mr. MCHENRY. Madam Speaker, I of dollars rolling around outside of the processing. yield 1 minute to the gentleman from accountabilities, efficiencies, and safe- This bill will provide additional clar- Ohio (Mr. DAVIDSON), a great member guards that the American financial ity for banks, insurance companies, of the Committee on Financial Serv- system provides. and card processors that they can, in ices. A vast majority of States have legal- fact, do business with legally operating Mr. DAVIDSON of Ohio. Madam ized some form of cannabis, and if a hemp businesses. It would also direct Speaker, I rise today in support of the business is legal in that State, it our Federal financial regulators to SAFE Banking Act. should have the same financial protec- issue joint guidance to financial insti- This is a banking bill. It defends civil tions as any other business. tutions on how to serve hemp and CBD liberties with a simple concept: If it is I am a proud original cosponsor of businesses without legal risk. legal in your State, you should be able the SAFE Banking Act, and I thank There is amazing potential for hemp to bank it. No Federal regulator should my colleagues for their tireless work and hemp-derived products. One hemp be able to block an American’s lawful on this issue. I know the bill is not per- farmer in my district has an exclusive access to the financial system. fect. I expect the bill to get better in deal with Patagonia to provide hemp In Ohio, legal, State-regulated busi- the Senate, but hopefully, this will for farming. Toyota, which has the nesses are being forced into using cash build some commonsense momentum largest manufacturing facility in my or intermediaries. This bill will help for real cannabis reform.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:52 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25SE7.063 H25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE September 25, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7973 Let’s get this drug off the schedule I mend the gentleman from Colorado have done to put this bill and coalition list and do right for the great people in (Mr. PERLMUTTER) for how he has man- together. the country. aged this bill and brought it to the There are many marijuana issues Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, floor. that remain, but this one gets the cash I yield 45 seconds to the gentlewoman What we have here on the House off the streets. This is about public from the Virgin Islands (Ms. floor, and we are debating now, is a safety. PLASKETT). much broader bill and, therefore, will Madam Speaker, I urge all my col- Ms. PLASKETT. Madam Speaker, have a much broader vote than what leagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ on the SAFE today, because federally regulated we had in committee, however limited Banking Act, and I yield back the bal- banks and other financial institutions we were in committee jurisdiction. ance of my time. may face prosecution if they offer their Madam Speaker, I know if the gen- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The services to businesses selling legal can- tleman from Colorado (Mr. PERL- question is on the motion offered by nabis products across 47 States, D.C., MUTTER) were on the Appropriations the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. and four U.S. territories, many legal Committee, he would have worked for PERLMUTTER) that the House suspend businesses are forced to operate in a medical research funding. I know that the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1595, as cash-only business, making them tar- if he were on the Energy and Com- amended. gets for theft and creating opportuni- merce Committee, he would have The question was taken. ties for tax evasion and money laun- worked for an FDA process on can- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the dering. nabis. And if he were on the Committee opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being It is simply unfair to deprive legal, on the Judiciary, he would have in the affirmative, the ayes have it. State-approved businesses of financial worked to deschedule the drug. Mr. MCHENRY. Madam Speaker, on services any longer. Social equity will However, we find ourselves on the Fi- that I demand the yeas and nays. go further by allowing businesses to nancial Services Committee, and this The yeas and nays were ordered. come out of the shadows. is not a normal conversation that we The vote was taken by electronic de- As chair of the House Committee on have on the committee. But this is ad- vice, and there were—yeas 321, nays Agriculture’s Subcommittee on Bio- dressing a key issue that many States 103, not voting 9, as follows: technology, Horticulture, and Re- are facing, and many financial institu- [Roll No. 544] search, I am pleased that this legisla- tions, credit unions, and banks are fac- YEAS—321 tion was made inclusive of hemp as it ing, which is how to bank people with Adams Curtis Hill (AR) moved through the process. I have a lot of cash, with a product that is Aguilar Davids (KS) Hill (CA) heard from a number of legal hemp legal at the State level but defined at Allred Davidson (OH) Himes businesses that have experienced simi- the Federal level as an illicit substance Amash Davis (CA) Hollingsworth Amodei Davis, Danny K. Horn, Kendra S. lar issues. that is harmful for human consump- Armstrong Davis, Rodney Horsford Madam Speaker, I thank the gen- tion. Axne Dean Houlahan tleman from Colorado (Mr. PERL- While Congress is taking this half- Bacon DeFazio Hoyer MUTTER), my colleague, for the inclu- measure, it doesn’t resolve the issue. It Baird DeGette Huffman Balderson DeLauro Hunter sion of the territories. does not resolve the issue of medical Banks DelBene Jackson Lee Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, research or understanding the brain Barr Delgado Jayapal I yield 45 seconds to the gentlewoman science and how cannabis affects the Barraga´ n Demings Jeffries from New York (Mrs. CAROLYN B. adolescent brain. There are enormous Bass DeSaulnier Johnson (GA) Beatty Deutch Johnson (OH) MALONEY). questions there. There are enormous Bera Dingell Johnson (TX) Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New questions about the Federal Criminal Beyer Doggett Joyce (OH) York. Madam Speaker, I strongly sup- Code. But these are things that we Bishop (GA) Doyle, Michael Kaptur Bishop (UT) F. Katko port this bill and congratulate the gen- should be debating rather than this Blumenauer Emmer Keating tleman from Colorado (Mr. PERL- half-measure on banking. Blunt Rochester Engel Keller MUTTER) and the gentleman from Wash- While this is an important step on Bonamici Escobar Kelly (IL) ington (Mr. HECK) for their hard work. the question of the overall legalization Bost Eshoo Kelly (PA) Boyle, Brendan Espaillat Kennedy We have to pass this bill because it is of this drug, it still doesn’t resolve the F. Estes Khanna a public safety issue. Banks can’t serve issue fully. Brindisi Evans Kildee marijuana businesses, an $11 billion Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues Brooks (AL) Ferguson Kilmer business, because it is still illegal at for a ‘‘no’’ vote, but I expect this vote Brown (MD) Finkenauer Kim Brownley (CA) Fitzpatrick Kind the Federal level, which means that will pass on the suspension calendar Bustos Fleischmann King (NY) legal marijuana businesses around the today. I thank my colleague for his Butterfield Fletcher Kinzinger country operate in all cash. handling of this important issue and Carbajal Flores Kirkpatrick Ca´ rdenas Foster Krishnamoorthi This is a huge public safety issue be- the wise nature of how he has ap- Carson (IN) Frankel Kuster (NH) cause storing huge piles of cash in proached the amendment process to ad- Cartwright Fudge Lamb warehouses is a magnet for criminal dress many different equities across Case Gabbard Langevin activity. But it also means that compa- the country. I yield back the balance of Casten (IL) Gaetz Larsen (WA) Castor (FL) Gallego Larson (CT) nies that just provide services to mari- my time. Castro (TX) Garamendi Lawrence juana businesses, like electric or water Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, Chu, Judy Garcı´a (IL) Lawson (FL) utilities, are also getting cut off from I yield myself the balance of my time. Cicilline Garcia (TX) Lee (CA) Cisneros Gibbs Lee (NV) the banking system. Undermining peo- Madam Speaker, I thank the gen- Clark (MA) Golden Levin (CA) ple’s access to basic utilities creates tleman from North Carolina (Mr. Clarke (NY) Gomez Levin (MI) yet another public safety problem. MCHENRY). As I said at the top of this Clay Gonzalez (OH) Lewis Madam Speaker, I urge support for debate, this bill is about public safety, Cleaver Gonzalez (TX) Lieu, Ted Cohen Gooden Lipinski this bill. accountability, and respecting States’ Cole Gottheimer Loebsack Mr. MCHENRY. Madam Speaker, may rights. Collins (GA) Graves (GA) Lofgren I inquire how much time I have re- Our bill is narrowly tailored to get Collins (NY) Green (TN) Long maining. cash off the streets and improve public Comer Green, Al (TX) Loudermilk Connolly Griffith Lowenthal The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- safety in communities across the coun- Cooper Grijalva Lowey tleman from North Carolina has 2 min- try. Correa Grothman Luetkemeyer utes remaining. The gentleman from I thank my cosponsors. They have Costa Haaland Luja´ n Courtney Hagedorn Luria Colorado has 45 seconds remaining. heard from me. They have been work- Cox (CA) Harder (CA) Lynch Mr. MCHENRY. Madam Speaker, I ing with me for years, and I really ap- Craig Hastings Malinowski am prepared to close, and I yield my- preciate that. Especially, I thank the Crenshaw Hayes Maloney, self such time as I may consume. staff of the Committee on Financial Crist Heck Carolyn B. Crow Hern, Kevin Maloney, Sean Madam Speaker, let me begin as I did Services, the staff of my cosponsors, Cuellar Herrera Beutler Massie with my opening statement. I com- and my own staff for the work they Cunningham Higgins (NY) Mast

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:52 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25SE7.065 H25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE H7974 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 25, 2019 Matsui Price (NC) Stefanik RESCHENTHALER and TIMMONS of this section a law, regulation, or policy McAdams Quigley Steil changed their vote from ‘‘nay’’ to that prohibits or in any way restricts a Fed- McBath Raskin Steube eral, State, or local government entity, offi- McCarthy Reed ‘‘yea.’’ Stevens cial, or other personnel from complying with McClintock Reschenthaler Stivers So (two-thirds being in the affirma- the immigration laws (as defined in section McCollum Rice (NY) Suozzi tive) the rules were suspended and the McGovern Rice (SC) 101(a)(17) of the Immigration and Nationality Swalwell (CA) bill, as amended, was passed. McKinley Richmond Takano Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(17))), or from assisting McNerney Riggleman Taylor The result of the vote was announced or cooperating with Federal law enforcement Meeks Rodgers (WA) Thompson (CA) as above recorded. entities, officials, or other personnel regard- Meng Roe, David P. Thompson (MS) A motion to reconsider was laid on ing the enforcement of such laws.’’. Meuser Rogers (AL) Thompson (PA) the table. Miller Rooney (FL) Timmons Mr. GREEN of Tennessee (during the Mitchell Rose (NY) Tipton f reading). Madam Speaker, I ask unani- Mooney (WV) Rouda Titus Moore Roybal-Allard mous consent to dispense with the Tlaib HOMELAND SECURITY Morelle Ruiz Tonko IMPROVEMENT ACT reading. Moulton Ruppersberger Torres Small The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Mucarsel-Powell Rush (NM) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Murphy (FL) Ryan objection to the request of the gen- Trahan ant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further Nadler Sa´ nchez tleman from Tennessee? Trone consideration of the bill (H.R. 2203) to Napolitano Sarbanes There was no objection. Neal Scanlon Underwood increase transparency, accountability, Neguse Schakowsky Upton The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Van Drew and community engagement within the Newhouse Schiff Department of Homeland Security, ant to the rule, the gentleman from Norcross Schneider Vargas Norman Schrader Veasey provide independent oversight of bor- Tennessee is recognized for 5 minutes Nunes Schrier Vela der security activities, improve train- in support of his motion. ´ O’Halleran Schweikert Velazquez ing for agents and officers of U.S. Cus- Mr. GREEN of Tennessee. Madam Ocasio-Cortez Scott (VA) Visclosky Olson Scott, David Walden toms and Border Protection and U.S. Speaker, over 180 jurisdictions in the Omar Serrano Waltz Immigration and Customs Enforce- United States, including our most pop- Pallone Shalala Wasserman ment, and for other purposes, will now ulated cities and States have passed Panetta Sherman Schultz resume. laws prohibiting local law enforcement Pappas Sherrill Waters Pascrell Simpson Watkins The Clerk read the title of the bill. from cooperating with Federal immi- Payne Sires Watson Coleman MOTION TO RECOMMIT gration officials. Perlmutter Slotkin Welch In these sanctuary jurisdictions, Perry Smith (WA) Wexton Mr. GREEN of Tennessee. Madam Peters Smucker Wild Speaker, I have a motion to recommit local law enforcement is barred from Peterson Soto Wilson (FL) at the desk. complying with lawful detainers from Phillips Spanberger Womack The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the Immigration and Customs Enforce- Pingree Spano Yarmuth Pocan Speier Yoho gentleman opposed to the bill? ment. An ICE detainer is a notice to Porter Stanton Young Mr. GREEN of Tennessee. Madam another law enforcement agency that Pressley Stauber Zeldin Speaker, I am in its present form. ICE intends to assume custody of an il- NAYS—103 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The legal alien. It includes information on Aderholt Gohmert Palmer Clerk will report the motion to recom- their criminal history. Allen Gosar Pence mit. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Arrington Granger Posey The Clerk read as follows: found that ICE administrative war- Babin Graves (LA) Ratcliffe Mr. Green of Tennessee moves to recommit rants, which, unlike criminal warrants, Bergman Graves (MO) Roby Biggs Guest Rogers (KY) the bill, H.R. 2203, to the Committee on are not issued by a judge, are, in fact, Bilirakis Guthrie Rose, John W. Homeland Security with instructions to re- sufficient to detain in a county jail Bishop (NC) Harris Rouzer port the same back to the House forthwith someone whom ICE might deport, even Brady Hartzler Roy with the following amendment: Brooks (IN) Hice (GA) if they have been granted bail or their Rutherford Add, at the end of section 711 of the Home- Buchanan Holding charges have been dropped. Scalise land Security Act of 2002 (as proposed to be Buck Hudson Madam Speaker, there are many ac- Bucshon Huizenga Scott, Austin added by section 1 of the bill), the following: Budd Hurd (TX) Sensenbrenner ‘‘(k) PROTECTIONS FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME IN counts of innocent men and women and Burchett Johnson (LA) Sewell (AL) SANCTUARY CITIES.— children murdered, raped, or assaulted Burgess Johnson (SD) Shimkus ‘‘(1) RECEIPT OF COMPLAINTS.—The Ombuds- by criminal aliens released by sanc- Smith (MO) Byrne Jordan man shall use the process established under tuary cities that refuse to comply with Calvert Joyce (PA) Smith (NE) subsection (b) to receive complaints— Carter (GA) Kelly (MS) Smith (NJ) the ICE detainer. ‘‘(A) from victims of crimes committed by Carter (TX) King (IA) Stewart In March 2018, ICE lodged a detainer Chabot Kustoff (TN) Thornberry aliens unlawfully present in the United Cheney LaHood Turner States when such crimes occur in sanctuary on Martin Gallo-Gallardo, a Mexican Cline LaMalfa Wagner jurisdictions; and national, in the country illegally after Cloud Lamborn Walberg ‘‘(B) regarding the impact of illegal immi- locating him in an Oregon county jail. Conaway Latta Walker gration on communities located in sanctuary Jail officials did not honor the immi- Cook Lesko Walorski jurisdictions from individuals within such DesJarlais gration detainer and released the con- Lucas Weber (TX) Diaz-Balart Marchant jurisdictions. Webster (FL) victed criminal. Seven months later, Duncan McCaul ‘‘(2) INCLUSION IN REPORTS.—The Ombuds- Wenstrup he was arrested again, this time for Dunn McHenry man shall include in the report submitted Fortenberry Meadows Westerman under subsection (d) the following: killing his wife. Foxx (NC) Moolenaar Williams ‘‘(A) The names of each sanctuary jurisdic- In February 2019, police in San Jose, Wilson (SC) Fulcher Mullin tion from which a complaint under para- Wittman California, arrested Carlos Carranza, a Gallagher Murphy (NC) graph (1) was received. Gianforte Palazzo Woodall Salvadorian national who had entered ‘‘(B) Information regarding whether a de- the country illegally, in the brutal NOT VOTING—9 tainer request was issued by U.S. Immigra- slaying of a 59-year-old woman that he tion and Customs Enforcement for an alien Abraham Cummings McEachin just noticed on the street. Carranza Clyburn Higgins (LA) Torres (CA) related to a complaint and whether such de- Crawford Marshall Wright tainer was acted upon by the relevant sanc- had an extensive criminal record, hav- tuary jurisdiction. ing been arrested half a dozen times for b 1742 ‘‘(C) Any complaint pattern that could be assault, battery, and burglary. ICE Messrs. SENSENBRENNER, prevented or reduced by policy or practice lodged seven detainers with local Cali- BUCHANAN, and Ms. SEWELL of Ala- changes by sanctuary jurisdictions. fornia authorities, yet, every single bama changed their vote from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘(D) Other information or recommenda- time, local authorities released him tions, as determined appropriate by the Om- without notifying ICE, and now a ‘‘nay.’’ budsman. Messrs. EMMER, NADLER, Mrs. ‘‘(3) DEFINITION.—The term ‘sanctuary ju- mother of two is dead. LURIA, Messrs. HUNTER, WOMACK, risdiction’ means a State or local govern- Sadly, I could go on and on with LONG, Ms. STEFANIK, Messrs. ment that has in effect on the effective date these horrible true stories. The facts

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We are a nation of laws, and we must Let me remind Members that the re- The vote was taken by electronic de- uphold our laws and not reward State cent massacre in El Paso, Texas, was vice, and there were—ayes 207, noes 216, and local officials who deliberately and not carried out by an immigrant, but not voting 10, as follows: flagrantly disregard the laws of this by a killer, a U.S. citizen who drove 600 [Roll No. 545] body. miles across the State of Texas to AYES—207 When I was a State senator in Ten- slaughter Mexicans and immigrants. And he did this in one of the safest cit- Aderholt Gooden Olson nessee, we addressed the problem. I au- Allen Gosar Palazzo thored a bill and added teeth to our ies in America. Immigrant commu- Amodei Gottheimer Palmer sanctuary city laws, anti-sanctuary nities and border communities remain Armstrong Granger Pence city laws, so any city that would among the safest cities in America. Arrington Graves (GA) Perry Axne Graves (LA) Peterson choose to ignore the law would lose Enough. Babin Graves (MO) Posey their State economic funding. And my Republican colleague com- Bacon Green (TN) Ratcliffe It is time for Congress to act. Despite pletely misses the point of the ombuds- Baird Griffith Reed all of our disagreements, all this bill man, the office of the ombudsman. An Balderson Guest Reschenthaler Banks Guthrie Rice (SC) does is allow the victims to be heard, ombudsman is supposed to be focused Barr Hagedorn Riggleman that is it. It requires the ombudsman on oversight related to the inner work- Bergman Harder (CA) Roby created by this bill to collect their sto- ings of the Department, not on exter- Biggs Harris Rodgers (WA) nal policy issues. This amendment is a Bilirakis Hartzler Roe, David P. ries and the data on these victims. Bishop (NC) Hern, Kevin Rogers (AL) Under this amendment, any victim of side show that detracts from that mis- Bishop (UT) Herrera Beutler Rogers (KY) a crime committed by an illegal immi- sion. Bost Hice (GA) Rooney (FL) grant in a sanctuary jurisdiction can Accountability, oversight, and trans- Brady Hill (AR) Rose, John W. parency should not be controversial. Brindisi Holding Rouzer safely and securely file a report with Brooks (AL) Hollingsworth Roy the ombudsman. This allows victims And much of what is in this common- Brooks (IN) Horn, Kendra S. Rutherford and their families an opportunity to be sense bill is precisely what we have Buchanan Hudson Scalise seen embraced by law enforcement, Buck Hunter Schweikert heard by policymakers in Congress and Bucshon Hurd (TX) Scott, Austin by the Department of Homeland Secu- local law enforcement in our commu- Budd Johnson (LA) Sensenbrenner rity. nities. Why would we not want to have Burchett Johnson (OH) Sherrill Why would we not let the victims be a well-funded and powerful Federal law Burgess Johnson (SD) Shimkus enforcement agency adhere to those Byrne Jordan Simpson heard? Calvert Joyce (OH) Slotkin The ombudsman will analyze report- same values? Carter (GA) Joyce (PA) Smith (MO) ing patterns, make recommendations Instead of pursuing symbols of divi- Carter (TX) Katko Smith (NE) on how we decrease these incidents. sion, we ask our Republican colleagues Chabot Keller Smith (NJ) to support fundamental accountability Cheney Kelly (MS) Smucker This amendment would at least provide Cline Kelly (PA) Spanberger an outlet for the growing number of and oversight over the hundreds of bil- Cloud King (IA) Spano victims and their families to ensure lions of dollars we have given to DHS Cole King (NY) Stauber and support transparency for a power- Collins (GA) Kinzinger Stefanik that their stories are told. Hopefully, Collins (NY) Kustoff (TN) Steil we will act tonight on behalf of the vic- ful agency. Comer LaHood Steube tims. History will not judge us kindly for Conaway LaMalfa Stewart Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- the way that this administration has Cook Lamb Stivers treated migrants, agents, and border Craig Lamborn Taylor ance of my time. Crenshaw Latta Thompson (PA) Ms. ESCOBAR. Madam Speaker, I communities like mine. It will judge us Cunningham Lesko Thornberry claim the time in opposition to the mo- in this Chamber even more harshly if Curtis Long Timmons tion to recommit. we continue to call for more symbols of Davidson (OH) Loudermilk Tipton division. Davis, Rodney Lucas Turner The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- DesJarlais Luetkemeyer Upton tlewoman from Texas is recognized for Let us commit to responding in a Diaz-Balart Marchant Van Drew 5 minutes. way that honors our sacred credo of Duncan Massie Wagner our country, ‘‘E pluribus unum’’—out Dunn Mast Walberg Ms. ESCOBAR. Madam Speaker, Emmer McAdams Walden there is no one here who better under- of many, we are one. Estes McCarthy Walker stands what is happening on the south- Let us commit to responding in a Ferguson McCaul Walorski ern border than those of us who actu- way that honors our mother of exiles, Finkenauer McClintock Waltz the Statue of Liberty, and our heritage Fitzpatrick McHenry Watkins ally live on the U.S.-Mexico border. Fleischmann McKinley Weber (TX) There is no one here for whom border as a nation of immigrants. That is who Flores Meadows Webster (FL) security is more important than those we are. It is who we always will be. Fortenberry Meuser Wenstrup Let’s work together and make sure Foxx (NC) Miller Westerman of us fortunate enough to live on the that our response is one filled with Fulcher Mitchell Williams southern border. common sense and compassion. Gaetz Moolenaar Wilson (SC) Since the creation of the Department Gallagher Mooney (WV) Wittman I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on this motion and of Homeland Security in 2003, Amer- Gianforte Mullin Womack a ‘‘yes’’ on the underlying bill. Gibbs Murphy (NC) Woodall ican taxpayers have spent over $300 bil- Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- Gohmert Newhouse Yoho lion on the agencies that carry out im- ance of my time. Golden Norman Young Gonzalez (OH) Nunes Zeldin migration enforcement; and the rights The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without of those of us who live within 100 miles objection, the previous question is or- NOES—216 of the border, and that is the southern dered on the motion to recommit. Adams Brownley (CA) Clay border as well as the northern border, There was no objection. Aguilar Bustos Cleaver our rights have been eroded. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Allred Butterfield Cohen What Congress has not done is create Amash Carbajal Connolly question is on the motion to recommit. Barraga´ n Ca´ rdenas Cooper the corresponding transparency, ac- The question was taken; and the Bass Carson (IN) Correa countability, and oversight needed over Speaker pro tempore announced that Beatty Cartwright Costa these investments. H.R. 2203 will do the noes appeared to have it. Bera Case Courtney Beyer Casten (IL) Cox (CA) that. RECORDED VOTE Bishop (GA) Castor (FL) Crist The Republican motion only seeks to Mr. GREEN of Tennessee. Madam Blumenauer Castro (TX) Crow divide us. Quite simply, this is a poison Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. Blunt Rochester Chu, Judy Cuellar pill amendment that has no relevance A recorded vote was ordered. Bonamici Cicilline Davids (KS) Boyle, Brendan Cisneros Davis (CA) to what we are trying to do here with The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- F. Clark (MA) Davis, Danny K. this bill. ant to clause 9 of rule XX, this 5- Brown (MD) Clarke (NY) Dean

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:52 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25SE7.071 H25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE H7976 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 25, 2019 DeFazio Langevin Rice (NY) [Roll No. 546] DesJarlais Kelly (MS) Rogers (KY) DeGette Larsen (WA) Richmond Diaz-Balart Kelly (PA) Rooney (FL) DeLauro Larson (CT) Rose (NY) YEAS—230 Duncan King (IA) Rose, John W. DelBene Lawrence Rouda Adams Gomez Omar Dunn King (NY) Rouzer Delgado Lawson (FL) Roybal-Allard Aguilar Gonzalez (TX) Pallone Emmer Kinzinger Roy Demings Lee (CA) Ruiz Allred Gottheimer Panetta Estes Kustoff (TN) Rutherford DeSaulnier Lee (NV) Ruppersberger Axne Green, Al (TX) Pappas Ferguson LaHood Scalise Deutch Levin (CA) Rush Barraga´ n Grijalva Pascrell Fitzpatrick LaMalfa Schweikert Dingell Levin (MI) Fleischmann Lamborn Ryan Bass Haaland Payne Scott, Austin Doggett Lewis Flores Latta Sa´ nchez Beatty Harder (CA) Perlmutter Sensenbrenner Doyle, Michael Lieu, Ted Fortenberry Lesko Sarbanes Bera Hastings Peters Shimkus F. Lipinski Foxx (NC) Long Scanlon Beyer Hayes Phillips Simpson Engel Loebsack Fulcher Loudermilk Schakowsky Bishop (GA) Heck Pingree Smith (MO) Escobar Lofgren Gaetz Lucas Schiff Blumenauer Higgins (NY) Pocan Smith (NE) Eshoo Lowenthal Schneider Blunt Rochester Hill (CA) Gallagher Luetkemeyer Smith (NJ) Espaillat Lowey Porter Gianforte Marchant Schrader Bonamici Himes Smucker Evans Luja´ n Pressley Gibbs Massie Schrier Boyle, Brendan Horn, Kendra S. Spano Fletcher Luria Price (NC) Gohmert Mast Scott (VA) F. Horsford Stauber Foster Lynch Quigley Gonzalez (OH) McCarthy Scott, David Brindisi Houlahan Stefanik Frankel Malinowski Raskin Gooden McCaul Serrano Brown (MD) Hoyer Steil Fudge Maloney, Rice (NY) Gosar McClintock Sewell (AL) Brownley (CA) Huffman Gabbard Carolyn B. Richmond Granger McHenry Steube Shalala Bustos Jackson Lee Gallego Maloney, Sean Rose (NY) Graves (GA) McKinley Stewart Sherman Butterfield Jayapal Garamendi Matsui Rouda Graves (LA) Meadows Stivers Sires Carbajal Jeffries Garcı´a (IL) McBath Roybal-Allard Graves (MO) Meuser Taylor Smith (WA) Ca´ rdenas Johnson (GA) Garcia (TX) McCollum Ruiz Green (TN) Miller Thompson (PA) Soto Carson (IN) Johnson (TX) Thornberry Gomez McGovern Cartwright Kaptur Ruppersberger Griffith Mitchell Gonzalez (TX) McNerney Speier Rush Grothman Moolenaar Timmons Stanton Case Keating Tipton Green, Al (TX) Meeks Casten (IL) Kelly (IL) Ryan Guest Mooney (WV) Stevens Turner Grijalva Meng Castor (FL) Kennedy Sa´ nchez Guthrie Mullin Suozzi Upton Haaland Moore Castro (TX) Khanna Sarbanes Hagedorn Murphy (NC) Swalwell (CA) Wagner Hastings Morelle Chu, Judy Kildee Scanlon Harris Newhouse Takano Walberg Hayes Moulton Cicilline Kilmer Schakowsky Hartzler Norman Thompson (CA) Walden Heck Mucarsel-Powell Cisneros Kim Schiff Hern, Kevin Nunes Thompson (MS) Walker Higgins (NY) Murphy (FL) Clark (MA) Kind Schneider Herrera Beutler Olson Titus Walorski Hill (CA) Nadler Clarke (NY) Kirkpatrick Schrader Hice (GA) Palazzo Tlaib Waltz Himes Napolitano Clay Krishnamoorthi Schrier Hill (AR) Palmer Tonko Watkins Horsford Neal Cleaver Kuster (NH) Scott (VA) Holding Pence Torres (CA) Weber (TX) Houlahan Neguse Cohen Lamb Scott, David Hollingsworth Perry Torres Small Webster (FL) Hoyer Norcross Connolly Langevin Serrano Hudson Peterson (NM) Wenstrup Huffman O’Halleran Cooper Larsen (WA) Sewell (AL) Hunter Posey Trahan Westerman Jackson Lee Ocasio-Cortez Correa Larson (CT) Shalala Hurd (TX) Ratcliffe Trone Williams Jayapal Omar Costa Lawrence Sherman Johnson (LA) Reed Underwood Wilson (SC) Jeffries Pallone Courtney Lawson (FL) Sherrill Johnson (OH) Reschenthaler Johnson (GA) Panetta Vargas Johnson (SD) Rice (SC) Wittman Cox (CA) Lee (CA) Sires Johnson (TX) Pappas Veasey Jordan Riggleman Womack Craig Lee (NV) Slotkin Kaptur Pascrell Vela Joyce (OH) Roby Woodall Crist Levin (CA) Smith (WA) Keating Payne Vela´ zquez Joyce (PA) Rodgers (WA) Yoho Crow Levin (MI) Soto Kelly (IL) Perlmutter Visclosky Katko Roe, David P. Young Cuellar Lewis Spanberger Kennedy Peters Wasserman Keller Rogers (AL) Zeldin Cunningham Lieu, Ted Speier Khanna Phillips Schultz Davids (KS) Lipinski Kildee Pingree Waters Stanton NOT VOTING—9 Davis (CA) Loebsack Stevens Kilmer Pocan Watson Coleman Abraham Cummings Marshall Davis, Danny K. Lofgren Suozzi Kim Porter Welch Clyburn Higgins (LA) McEachin Dean Lowenthal Swalwell (CA) Kind Pressley Wexton DeFazio Lowey Crawford Huizenga Wright Takano Kirkpatrick Price (NC) Wild DeGette Luja´ n Thompson (CA) Krishnamoorthi Quigley Wilson (FL) DeLauro Luria ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Thompson (MS) Kuster (NH) Raskin Yarmuth DelBene Lynch The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Titus Delgado Malinowski NOT VOTING—10 Tlaib the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- Demings Maloney, Abraham Grothman McEachin DeSaulnier Carolyn B. Tonko ing. Torres (CA) Clyburn Higgins (LA) Wright Deutch Maloney, Sean b 1807 Crawford Huizenga Dingell Matsui Torres Small Cummings Marshall Doggett McAdams (NM) So the bill was passed. Doyle, Michael McBath Trahan ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The result of the vote was announced F. McCollum Trone The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Engel McGovern Underwood as above recorded. the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- Escobar McNerney Van Drew A motion to reconsider was laid on ing. Eshoo Meeks Vargas the table. Espaillat Meng Veasey b 1800 Evans Moore Vela PERSONAL EXPLANATION Finkenauer Morelle Vela´ zquez Mr. HUIZENGA. Madam Speaker, had I So the motion to recommit was re- Fletcher Moulton Visclosky been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on jected. Foster Mucarsel-Powell Wasserman The result of the vote was announced Frankel Murphy (FL) Schultz rollcall No. 545 and ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall No. 546. Fudge Nadler Waters f as above recorded. Gabbard Napolitano Watson Coleman Stated for: Gallego Neal Welch RAISING A QUESTION OF THE Mr. GROTHMAN. Madam Speaker, had I Garamendi Neguse Wexton PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on Garcı´a (IL) Norcross Wild Garcia (TX) O’Halleran Wilson (FL) Mr. MCCARTHY. Madam Speaker, I rollcall No. 545. Golden Ocasio-Cortez Yarmuth The SPEAKER pro tempore. The rise to a question of the privileges of question is on the passage of the bill. NAYS—194 the House, and I send to the desk a The question was taken; and the Aderholt Bishop (NC) Carter (TX) privileged resolution. Speaker pro tempore announced that Allen Bishop (UT) Chabot The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the ayes appeared to have it. Amash Bost Cheney Clerk will report the resolution. Amodei Brady Cline The Clerk read as follows: Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Armstrong Brooks (AL) Cloud Speaker, on that I demand the yeas Arrington Brooks (IN) Cole Whereas at a press conference on Sep- and nays. Babin Buchanan Collins (GA) tember 24, 2019, Speaker of the House Nancy Bacon Buck Collins (NY) Pelosi stated: ‘‘Therefore today, I’m an- The yeas and nays were ordered. Baird Bucshon Comer The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a nouncing the House of Representatives is Balderson Budd Conaway moving forward with an official impeach- Banks Burchett Cook 5-minute vote. ment inquiry.’’ The vote was taken by electronic de- Barr Burgess Crenshaw Bergman Byrne Curtis Whereas House Practice states that: vice, and there were—yeas 230, nays Biggs Calvert Davidson (OH) ‘‘Under the modern practice, an impeach- 194, not voting 9, as follows: Bilirakis Carter (GA) Davis, Rodney ment is normally instituted by the House by

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:52 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25SE7.038 H25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE September 25, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7977 the adoption of a resolution calling for a The vote was taken by electronic de- Cloud Johnson (LA) Rodgers (WA) committee investigation of charges against vice, and there were—ayes 232, noes 193, Cole Johnson (OH) Roe, David P. Collins (GA) Johnson (SD) Rogers (AL) the officer in question.’’ not voting 8, as follows: Whereas in the past 25 years, the House of Collins (NY) Jordan Rogers (KY) [Roll No. 547] Comer Joyce (OH) Rooney (FL) Representatives has moved forward with im- Conaway Joyce (PA) peachment against a federal officer three Rose, John W. AYES—232 Cook Katko Rouzer times, each initiated by an impeachment in- Crenshaw Keller Adams Golden Ocasio-Cortez Roy Curtis Kelly (MS) quiry resolution approved by the full House, Aguilar Gomez Omar Rutherford Davidson (OH) Kelly (PA) not by a unilateral decree of the Speaker. Allred Gonzalez (TX) Pallone Scalise Davis, Rodney King (IA) Whereas on May 12, 2009, the House ap- Amash Gottheimer Panetta Schweikert DesJarlais King (NY) proved H. Res. 424, authorizing and directing Axne Green, Al (TX) Pappas Scott, Austin Diaz-Balart Kinzinger the Committee on the Judiciary to inquire Barraga´ n Grijalva Pascrell Sensenbrenner Duncan Kustoff (TN) Bass Haaland Payne Shimkus whether the House should impeach Samuel Dunn LaHood Beatty Harder (CA) Perlmutter B. Kent, a judge of the United States Dis- Emmer LaMalfa Simpson Bera Hastings Peters trict Court for the Southern District of Estes Lamborn Smith (MO) Beyer Hayes Peterson Ferguson Latta Smith (NE) Texas. Bishop (GA) Heck Phillips Fitzpatrick Lesko Smith (NJ) Whereas on January 13, 2009, the House ap- Blumenauer Higgins (NY) Pingree Fleischmann Long Smucker proved H. Res. 15, authorizing and directing Blunt Rochester Hill (CA) Pocan Flores Loudermilk Spano the Committee on the Judiciary to inquire Bonamici Himes Porter Fortenberry Lucas Stauber whether the House should impeach G. Thom- Boyle, Brendan Horn, Kendra S. Pressley Foxx (NC) Luetkemeyer Stefanik F. Horsford Price (NC) as Porteous, a judge of the United States Fulcher Marchant Steil Brindisi Houlahan Quigley District Court for the Eastern District of Gaetz Massie Steube Brown (MD) Hoyer Raskin Louisiana. Gallagher Mast Brownley (CA) Huffman Rice (NY) Stewart Gianforte McCarthy Whereas on October 8, 1998, the House ap- Bustos Jackson Lee Richmond Stivers Gibbs McCaul proved H. Res. 581, authorizing and directing Butterfield Jayapal Rose (NY) Taylor Gohmert McClintock the Committee on the Judiciary to inves- Carbajal Jeffries Rouda Thompson (PA) Gonzalez (OH) McHenry tigate whether sufficient grounds exist for Ca´ rdenas Johnson (GA) Roybal-Allard Thornberry Gooden McKinley Carson (IN) Johnson (TX) Ruiz Timmons the impeachment of William Jefferson Clin- Gosar Meadows Cartwright Kaptur Ruppersberger Tipton ton, President of the United States. Granger Meuser Case Keating Rush Turner Whereas the Committee Report to accom- Graves (GA) Miller Casten (IL) Kelly (IL) Ryan Upton pany H. Res. 581 stated: ‘‘Because the issue of Graves (LA) Mitchell Castor (FL) Kennedy Sa´ nchez Wagner Graves (MO) Moolenaar impeachment is of such overwhelming im- Castro (TX) Khanna Sarbanes Walberg Green (TN) Mooney (WV) portance, the Committee decided that it Chu, Judy Kildee Scanlon Walden Griffith Mullin must receive authorization from the full Cicilline Kilmer Schakowsky Walker Grothman Murphy (NC) House before proceeding on any further Cisneros Kim Schiff Guest Newhouse Walorski Clark (MA) Kind Schneider course of action.’’ Guthrie Norman Waltz Clarke (NY) Kirkpatrick Schrader Whereas that report further stated: ‘‘Be- Hagedorn Nunes Watkins Clay Krishnamoorthi Schrier cause impeachment is delegated solely to the Harris Olson Weber (TX) Cleaver Kuster (NH) Scott (VA) House of Representatives by the Constitu- Hartzler Palazzo Webster (FL) Cohen Lamb Scott, David Hern, Kevin Palmer Wenstrup tion, the full House of Representatives Connolly Langevin Serrano Herrera Beutler Pence Westerman should be involved in critical decision mak- Cooper Larsen (WA) Sewell (AL) Hice (GA) Perry Williams ing regarding various stages of impeach- Correa Larson (CT) Shalala Hill (AR) Posey Wilson (SC) ment.’’ Costa Lawrence Sherman Holding Ratcliffe Wittman Whereas the Speaker’s extraordinary deci- Courtney Lawson (FL) Sherrill Hollingsworth Reed Womack Cox (CA) Lee (CA) Sires sion to move forward with an impeachment Hudson Reschenthaler Woodall Craig Lee (NV) Slotkin inquiry without any debate or vote on such Huizenga Rice (SC) Yoho Crist Levin (CA) Smith (WA) a resolution by the full House undermines Hunter Riggleman Young Crow Levin (MI) Soto Hurd (TX) Roby Zeldin the voting privileges afforded to each Mem- Cuellar Lewis Spanberger ber and the constituents they represent. Cunningham Lieu, Ted Speier NOT VOTING—8 Whereas this unprecedented and politically Davids (KS) Lipinski Stanton motivated decision by Speaker Pelosi rep- Davis (CA) Loebsack Stevens Abraham Cummings McEachin resents an abuse of power and brings dis- Davis, Danny K. Lofgren Suozzi Clyburn Higgins (LA) Wright Crawford Marshall credit to the House of Representatives: Now, Dean Lowenthal Swalwell (CA) therefore, be it DeFazio Lowey Takano ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ´ Resolved: That the House of Representa- DeGette Lujan Thompson (CA) DeLauro Luria Thompson (MS) The SPEAKER pro tempore (during tives disapproves of the actions of the Speak- DelBene Lynch Titus the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- er of the House, Mrs. Pelosi of California, to Delgado Malinowski Tlaib ing. initiate an impeachment inquiry against the Demings Maloney, Tonko duly elected President of the United States, DeSaulnier Carolyn B. Torres (CA) b 1818 Donald J. Trump. Deutch Maloney, Sean Torres Small Dingell Matsui (NM) Mr. CASTRO of Texas changed his The SPEAKER pro tempore. The res- Doggett McAdams Trahan vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ olution presents a question of the Doyle, Michael McBath Trone So the motion to table was agreed to. privileges of the House. F. McCollum Underwood The result of the vote was announced Engel McGovern Van Drew MOTION TO TABLE Escobar McNerney Vargas as above recorded. Mr. HOYER. Madam Speaker, I have Eshoo Meeks Veasey A motion to reconsider was laid on a motion at the desk. Espaillat Meng Vela the table. Evans Moore Vela´ zquez The SPEAKER pro tempore. The f Clerk will report the motion. Finkenauer Morelle Visclosky Fletcher Moulton Wasserman EXPRESSING SENSE OF THE The Clerk read as follows: Foster Mucarsel-Powell Schultz Mr. Hoyer moves that the resolution be Frankel Murphy (FL) Waters HOUSE WITH RESPECT TO WHIS- laid on the table. Fudge Nadler Watson Coleman TLEBLOWER COMPLAINT MADE Gabbard Napolitano Welch The SPEAKER pro tempore. The TO INSPECTOR GENERAL OF IN- Gallego Neal Wexton TELLIGENCE COMMUNITY question is on the motion to table. Garamendi Neguse Wild The question was taken; and the Garcı´a (IL) Norcross Wilson (FL) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Speaker pro tempore announced that Garcia (TX) O’Halleran Yarmuth ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfin- the ayes appeared to have it. NOES—193 ished business is the vote on agreeing RECORDED VOTE Aderholt Bergman Bucshon to the resolution (H. Res. 576) express- Mr. MCCARTHY. Madam Speaker, I Allen Biggs Budd ing the sense of the House of Rep- demand a recorded vote. Amodei Bilirakis Burchett resentatives with respect to the whis- Armstrong Bishop (NC) Burgess A recorded vote was ordered. Arrington Bishop (UT) Byrne tleblower complaint of August 12, 2019, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Babin Bost Calvert made to the Inspector General of the ant to clause 8 of rule XX, this 5- Bacon Brady Carter (GA) Intelligence Community, on which the minute vote on the motion to table Baird Brooks (AL) Carter (TX) yeas and nays were ordered. Balderson Brooks (IN) Chabot will be followed by a 5-minute vote on Banks Buchanan Cheney The Clerk read the title of the resolu- agreeing to H. Res. 576. Barr Buck Cline tion.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:07 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25SE7.050 H25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE H7978 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 25, 2019 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The McKinley Roby Stivers for Chairwoman Velazquez and Ranking question is on agreeing to the resolu- McNerney Rodgers (WA) Suozzi Member Chabot’s leadership. Meadows Roe, David P. Swalwell (CA) Sincerely, tion. Meeks Rogers (AL) Takano TRENT KELLY, This will be a 5-minute vote. Meng Rogers (KY) Taylor Member of Congress. The vote was taken by electronic de- Meuser Rooney (FL) Thompson (CA) Miller Rose (NY) Thompson (MS) vice, and there were—yeas 421, nays 0, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Mitchell Rose, John W. Thompson (PA) objection, the resignation is accepted. answered ‘‘present’’ 2, not voting 10, as Moolenaar Rouda Thornberry There was no objection. follows: Mooney (WV) Rouzer Timmons Moore Roy Tipton f [Roll No. 548] Morelle Roybal-Allard Titus YEAS—421 Moulton Ruiz Tlaib RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF Mucarsel-Powell Ruppersberger Tonko COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SE- Adams Crow Himes Mullin Rush Torres (CA) Aderholt Cuellar Holding Murphy (FL) Rutherford Torres Small CURITY Aguilar Cunningham Hollingsworth Murphy (NC) Ryan (NM) The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Allen Curtis Horn, Kendra S. Nadler Sa´ nchez Trahan Allred Davids (KS) Horsford Napolitano Sarbanes Trone fore the House the following resigna- Amash Davidson (OH) Houlahan Neal Scalise Turner tion as a member of the Committee on Amodei Davis (CA) Hoyer Neguse Scanlon Underwood Homeland Security: Armstrong Davis, Danny K. Hudson Newhouse Schakowsky Upton Arrington Davis, Rodney Huffman Norcross Schiff Van Drew HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Axne Dean Huizenga Norman Schneider Vargas Washington, DC, September 25, 2019. Babin DeFazio Hunter O’Halleran Schrader Veasey The Honorable NANCY PELOSI, Bacon DeGette Hurd (TX) Ocasio-Cortez Schrier Vela Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives, Baird DeLauro Jackson Lee Olson Schweikert Vela´ zquez Washington, DC. Balderson DelBene Jayapal Omar Scott (VA) Visclosky Banks Delgado Jeffries DEAR SPEAKER PELOSI:I write to respect- Palazzo Scott, Austin Wagner fully tender my resignation as a member of Barr Demings Johnson (GA) Pallone Scott, David Walberg Barraga´ n DeSaulnier Johnson (LA) Palmer Sensenbrenner Walden the Committee on Homeland Security. Bass DesJarlais Johnson (OH) Panetta Serrano Walker It was my great honor and privilege to Beatty Deutch Johnson (SD) Pappas Sewell (AL) Walorski serve on the Homeland Security committee Bera Diaz-Balart Johnson (TX) Pascrell Shalala Waltz since I was first elected to Congress, and I Bergman Dingell Jordan Payne Sherman Wasserman will continue prioritizing national security Beyer Doggett Joyce (PA) Pence Sherrill Schultz issues through my work as Ranking Member Biggs Doyle, Michael Kaptur Perlmutter Shimkus Waters Bilirakis F. Katko at the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Perry Simpson Watkins Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security as Bishop (GA) Duncan Keating Peters Sires Watson Coleman Bishop (NC) Dunn Keller Peterson Slotkin Weber (TX) well as the House Permanent Select Com- Bishop (UT) Emmer Kelly (IL) Phillips Smith (MO) Webster (FL) mittee on Intelligence. Blumenauer Engel Kelly (MS) Pingree Smith (NE) Welch During my tenure in Congress, I attained Blunt Rochester Escobar Kelly (PA) Pocan Smith (NJ) Wenstrup additional committee assignments, which Bonamici Eshoo Kennedy Porter Smith (WA) Westerman made me one of just a handful of members to Bost Espaillat Khanna Posey Smucker Wexton Boyle, Brendan Estes Kildee serve on four committees. I relinquished this Pressley Soto Wild seat on the Homeland Security Committee F. Evans Kilmer Price (NC) Spanberger Williams Brady Ferguson Kim Quigley Spano Wilson (FL) to make room for the new Republican House Brindisi Finkenauer Kind Raskin Speier Wilson (SC) members elected in the recent special elec- Brooks (AL) Fitzpatrick King (IA) Ratcliffe Stanton Wittman tions through committee assignments that Brooks (IN) Fleischmann King (NY) Reed Stauber Womack best serve the Republican conference overall. Brown (MD) Fletcher Kinzinger Reschenthaler Stefanik Woodall Sincerely, Brownley (CA) Flores Kirkpatrick Rice (NY) Steil Yarmuth Buchanan Fortenberry Krishnamoorthi JOHN RATCLIFFE, Rice (SC) Steube Yoho Member of Congress. Buck Foster Kuster (NH) Richmond Stevens Young Bucshon Foxx (NC) Kustoff (TN) Riggleman Stewart Zeldin Budd Frankel LaHood The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Burchett Fudge LaMalfa ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—2 Burgess Fulcher Lamb objection, the resignation is accepted. Gohmert There was no objection. Bustos Gabbard Lamborn Massie Butterfield Gaetz Langevin f Byrne Gallagher Larsen (WA) NOT VOTING—10 Calvert Gallego Larson (CT) Abraham Higgins (LA) Nunes b 1830 Carbajal Garamendi Latta Clyburn Joyce (OH) Ca´ rdenas Garcı´a (IL) Lawrence Wright GUN VIOLENCE IS A NATIONAL Crawford Marshall Carson (IN) Garcia (TX) Lawson (FL) Cummings McEachin HEALTH AND NATIONAL SECU- Carter (GA) Gianforte Lee (CA) RITY CRISIS Carter (TX) Gibbs Lee (NV) Cartwright Golden Lesko b 1824 (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given Case Gomez Levin (CA) permission to address the House for 1 Casten (IL) Gonzalez (OH) Levin (MI) So the resolution was agreed to. Castor (FL) Gonzalez (TX) Lewis The result of the vote was announced minute and to revise and extend his re- Castro (TX) Gooden Lieu, Ted as above recorded. marks.) Chabot Gosar Lipinski A motion to reconsider was laid on Mr. PAYNE. Madam Speaker, while Cheney Gottheimer Loebsack Chu, Judy Granger Lofgren the table. we mourn those lost in these all-too- Cicilline Graves (GA) Long frequent mass shootings, it is impor- Cisneros Graves (LA) Loudermilk f tant to remember, while some cities Clark (MA) Graves (MO) Lowenthal suffer these tragedies occasionally, Clarke (NY) Green (TN) Lowey RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF Clay Green, Al (TX) Lucas others suffer them daily. Cleaver Griffith Luetkemeyer COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS Every year, dozens of my neighbors Cline Grijalva Luja´ n The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. are victims of shootings across my Cloud Grothman Luria Cohen Guest Lynch LEE of Nevada) laid before the House city. We need to stop looking at guns Cole Guthrie Malinowski the following resignation as a member as simply a Second Amendment issue Collins (GA) Haaland Maloney, of the Committee on Small Business: and address them as a national health Collins (NY) Hagedorn Carolyn B. and security crisis. Comer Harder (CA) Maloney, Sean HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Conaway Harris Marchant Washington, DC, September 25, 2019. Our people are dying, and we have Connolly Hartzler Mast Hon. NANCY PELOSI, the power to stop it. Cook Hastings Matsui Speaker, House of Representatives, We have already taken similar ac- Cooper Hayes McAdams Washington, DC. Correa Heck McBath tions in other industries when lives are MADAM SPEAKER: I am writing to submit threatened or lost. Automobiles are a Costa Hern, Kevin McCarthy my resignation from the Committee on Courtney Herrera Beutler McCaul Small Business to allow an incoming Mem- safety risk, so we pushed for seatbelts Cox (CA) Hice (GA) McClintock and airbags. Smoking is a health risk, Craig Higgins (NY) McCollum ber of Congress to have the opportunity to Crenshaw Hill (AR) McGovern sit on the Committee. I am honored to have so we banned advertisement and vend- Crist Hill (CA) McHenry served on the Committee, and I am thankful ing machines to protect our children.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:18 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25SE7.081 H25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE September 25, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7979 That is why I am proud to support and, if not, we must have it as quickly Mr. HORSFORD. Madam Speaker, I stricter background checks before a as possible. rise today in overwhelming support of gun purchase and a ban on high-capac- Let me also say that today we had a the SAFE Banking Act of 2019. ity magazines, which should only be very important hearing in the Judici- Almost 3 years ago, Nevada voters available to trained American soldiers. ary Committee regarding the ban on went to the polls and voted to legalize But we must do more. assault weapons. It has been 53 days recreational marijuana, making Ne- Like me, many Members return to since El Paso, 52 days since Dayton, vada one of five States to legalize districts where gun violence is all too and 25 days since Odessa. marijuana in the 2016 election. common and where it is rare to find a It seems that the leadership of the After its legalization, local business family that has not lost a member to NRA finds my statements attractive, owners invested in Nevada’s legal can- this national menace. and so they have taken to the airways nabis market, creating jobs and oppor- f with their cousin, FOX News, to talk tunity. The Nevada marijuana market about the opinion that I had regarding quickly exceeded expectations, growing HUMAN TRAFFICKING IS ALIVE the AR–15 that, to me, ‘‘it was as heavy rapidly to become a burgeoning indus- AND WELL as 10 boxes.’’ try. (Mr. YOHO asked and was given per- As a person who believes in the First Within 10 months, Nevada also ex- mission to address the House for 1 Amendment, I have a right to say that. ceeded the initial 1-year projection of minute and to revise and extend his re- To all of the members of the NRA: I be- tax revenue, bringing in more than $55 marks.) lieve in your beliefs and your right to million in taxes for our schools, money Mr. YOHO. Madam Speaker, I rise believe them, but you are being led by that would have otherwise flooded the today to call attention to the issue of an unfortunate group of leaders who illicit drug market. Today, Nevada human trafficking, which is still alive simply want to attack and have no so- raises more revenue from cannabis ex- and well today. lutions. cise taxes than alcohol excise taxes. The United States has been ranked I will take the hit from the NRA to Interestingly enough, the marijuana among the top three nations of origin save lives. I am not afraid of the NRA. industry did this without incurring for victims of human trafficking in f vast detriments to society, creating an 2018, according to a recent report by addiction crisis, or serving as a gate- PFAS REMEDIATION the State Department, and is the num- way drug, as marijuana opponents have ber one consumer of sex trafficking (Mr. FITZPATRICK asked and was long argued. worldwide. given permission to address the House f This is absolutely unacceptable, and for 1 minute and to revise and extend as a Member of Congress, we must use his remarks.) CONGRATULATING ERIN WILLMAN all means necessary to rid our Nation Mr. FITZPATRICK. Madam Speaker, FOR CREATING OPPORTUNITIES of human trafficking and keep people I rise today to discuss a very important FOR DISABLED ADULTS safe from this kind of abuse. matter and one that is bipartisan in (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania That is why, this week, I will be in- nature. asked and was given permission to ad- troducing two bills to help combat I thank my friend and colleague from dress the House for 1 minute and to re- this. They are the Prevent Trafficking Michigan (Mr. KILDEE) for helping us vise and extend his remarks.) in Our Schools Act, and the COMBAT organize and bring awareness to an Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Act of 2019. issue that affects communities across Madam Speaker, I rise today to recog- The Prevent Trafficking in Our the United States. nize Erin Willman of Warren, Pennsyl- School Act instructs the Secretary of As co-chair of the Congressional vania. Just 22 years old, Erin is run- Homeland Security and Secretary of PFAS Task Force, I am pleased that ning her own business, White Cane Cof- Education to develop a pilot program PFAS remediation efforts are receiving fee. to train school officials and teachers to the attention so desperately needed. Erin founded her company with an identify signs of trafficking in our In Bucks and Montgomery Counties, important goal in mind: to provide peo- schools and educate these same offi- we have seen firsthand the negative ple with disabilities with self-sus- cials on the prevalence in our commu- impacts PFAS contamination has had taining jobs. nity. on our community. Further action Erin is blind and on the autism spec- The COMBAT Act addresses the fact must be taken on a Federal level. trum. She believes that providing a that the U.S. does not have an official Earlier this year, the House and the welcoming environment centered count for domestic human trafficking Senate passed their NDAA bills that around a good cup of coffee is a natural by requiring a report to Congress on both included important provisions to way to promote inclusivity. the prevalence of human trafficking address PFAS contamination. These White Cane Coffee offers eight dif- happening within the United States. provisions will help to clean up con- ferent roast varieties, and each bag in- I ask for support on these bills. taminated sites, stop PFAS from pol- cludes braille-friendly labels. f luting our drinking water in the fu- Despite being capable and wanting to ture, and protect our servicemembers work, almost 90 percent of adults with IMPORTANT ISSUES OF THE DAY and our first responders. autism are either unemployed or un- (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was In order to protect veterans and fam- deremployed. For many, jobs are ex- given permission to address the House ilies in our communities from PFAS, in tremely difficult to find; and for oth- for 1 minute.) the final NDAA, we must have the best ers, work environments are not sup- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, PFAS provisions from the House and portive or are even hostile to those today the transcript was released of Senate NDAA bills. who are disabled. Erin is helping to the conversation between the President Madam Speaker, I call, tonight, for bridge this gap by empowering autistic of the United States and the President all NDAA conferees to ensure resources adults in her community. of Ukraine. for PFAS remediation efforts are in- I am proud of the work that Erin is As a person who believes in the Con- cluded in the final package. This issue doing every day to create opportunities stitution and the rule of law, it is cru- cannot wait any longer. Congress must for autistic adults in Warren County. cial that we proceed with the work act now. f that is necessary, and so I rise to add f my enthusiastic support for H. Res. 576 CANNABIS COMPANIES NEED FI- that just passed, expressing the sense MARIJUANA INDUSTRY NEEDS NANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO HELP of Congress with respect to the whistle- HELP FROM BANKERS THEM START AND GROW blower complaint, in order to protect (Mr. HORSFORD asked and was (Ms. PINGREE asked and was given the whistleblower and to have the com- given permission to address the House permission to address the House for 1 plaint sent to the United States Con- for 1 minute and to revise and extend minute and to revise and extend her re- gress, which, I believe, it is on its way, his remarks.) marks.)

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:52 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25SE7.086 H25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE H7980 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 25, 2019 Ms. PINGREE. Madam Speaker, I REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- theme was global warming, climate rise to support H.R. 1595, the SAFE VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF change, the environment, and I had my Banking Act, which passed this House S.J. RES. 54, TERMINATION OF issue of The Economist on what is this afternoon. NATIONAL EMERGENCY DE- called the climate issue? Maine voters have legalized mari- CLARED BY THE PRESIDENT ON I want to talk about some really juana. Like every other business, can- FEBRUARY 15, 2019 amazing technologies that I can’t be- nabis companies in Maine and other le- Mr. MORELLE, from the Committee lieve weren’t discussed last week that galization States need financial insti- on Rules, submitted a privileged report are actually about to create stunning tutions to help them start and grow. (Rept. No. 116–218) on the resolution (H. breakthroughs. Maine credit unions and banks want Res. 591) providing for consideration of So, let’s first actually talk through to help. They were early advocates of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 54) relat- this. I have this intense frustration the SAFE Banking Act. They recognize ing to a national emergency declared that my brothers and sisters on the that a safe harbor is necessary so that by the President on February 15, 2019, left, and even a number of us on the lenders can assist this emerging indus- which was referred to the House Cal- right, don’t talk enough or at all about try sector, to the benefit of consumers, endar and ordered to be printed. the amazing good things happening to lenders, and law enforcement. the American worker, to people out Just yesterday, a banker from south- f there who had a pretty rough previous ern Maine contacted me out of regret. DISPLAY ON NATIONAL MALL BY decade. The bank had to close a long-time cus- THE HISTORICAL VEHICLE ASSO- The math is the math. So the tomer’s account when they found out CIATION premise I want to give right now is eco- nomic growth is moral because it up- he was a delivery driver for a legal (Mr. LAMALFA asked and was given marijuana producer. Due to potential permission to address the House for 1 lifts, it makes work valuable, it im- Federal liability, the bank lost a cus- minute and to revise and extend his re- proves your future, your retirement, tomer. The citizen lost his trusted fi- marks.) and your ability to take care of your kids. Economic growth is moral. nancial institution. Mr. LAMALFA. Madam Speaker, I Does he have to keep his earnings want to point out a unique opportunity The reason I have this particular under a mattress? for viewing. The U.S. Park Service, board up—and we try to do this every This makes no sense. The SAFE their division of the Historic Vehicle week—is what are some of the greatest Banking Act will fix this problem by Association, places on display in The threats to our society? I actually believe it is the stunning allowing lenders to legally serve mari- National Mall, several times a year, size of our unfunded liabilities. Once juana businesses. It promotes security unique vehicles with unique histories. again—and I say this almost every by ensuring transactions are done Right now, in a glass case just a cou- week when I am behind this micro- through regulated institutions, not ple of blocks from here in The National phone—the next 30 years, if you take with bags of cash. Mall is the 1966 Volkswagen van that Social Security and Medicare and re- belonged to Esau and Janie Jenkins f move it from the 30-year window, this from South Carolina, who were long- country, the Federal Government, the AAKASH PATEL NAMED BUSINESS- time revered civil rights leaders back CBO projection, $23 trillion in the MAN OF THE YEAR BY THE in the day, transporting people to ral- bank, if we pull Social Security and INDO-U.S. CHAMBER OF COM- lies and to get them out to vote and for Medicare into that number, then we MERCE voter registration, education, all sorts are $103 trillion in debt—negative. of things in the civil rights movement, (Mr. SPANO asked and was given per- That is not Republican or Democrat starting back in the 1940s until they mission to address the House for 1 math, it is just demographics. There obtained this van and used it for many minute and to revise and extend his re- are 74 million of us who are baby years. marks.) boomers. We are moving into our It was brought out from a field where Mr. SPANO. Madam Speaker, I rise earned benefits, and the honest truth it had been deteriorating over many today to celebrate one of Tampa Bay’s is, the resources that were required to years. It was brought back to life in most impactful business leaders, meet these earned benefits were never this display for everyone to see in this Aakash Patel. set aside. Aakash was recently honored as glass case. It will be here for the rest of So how do we keep our commit- Businessman of the Year by the Indo- the week. ments? U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a group I encourage people to go down and We are actually proposing over and that provides Asian American profes- check that out and see what the His- over and over that it is a combination. sionals and entrepreneurs a platform to toric Vehicle Association is doing. There is no magic bullet. It is a com- share and collaborate. f bination. Madam Speaker, you have Aakash currently serves as the chair- b 1845 got to grow the economy like crazy. So man of the Early Learning Coalition of tax policy that grows and expands, Hillsborough County, a 501(c)(3) that GOOD ECONOMIC NEWS trade policy that grows and expands, provides quality childhood care and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under immigration policy that grows and ex- after-school programs to many of the the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- pands, regulatory policy that grows children in my district. uary 3, 2019, the gentleman from Ari- and expands, and incentives to be in At the age of 27, Aakash founded a zona (Mr. SCHWEIKERT) is recognized the labor force that grow and expand local consulting firm, with an expertise for 60 minutes as the designee of the the economy. in public relations, targeted net- minority leader. The adoption of disruptive tech- working, and social media. Under his Mr. SCHWEIKERT. Madam Speaker, nology to change the price of leadership, his small group of this is going to be one of those eve- healthcare is absolutely necessary. We millennials, over the last 9 years, has nings where I am going to try to actu- need incentives for Americans who are actively resourced over 150 companies. ally go through sort of complex num- older and who feel they are healthy and His love and passion for our commu- bers, but a lot of it is incredibly opti- still want to work, to stay in the labor nity is also seen in his role as the mistic. force. We go over these details over and youngest board member of the Greater I am going to do two things tonight: over and over again. Tampa Chamber of Commerce and with Part of this is just some frustration There is a way to make the math sur- his selection as an honorary com- on numbers that I keep seeing out vivable without some of the lunacy of mander at MacDill Air Force Base. there that aren’t being discussed here functionally almost buying constitu- Please join me in congratulating one in this body that are incredibly opti- encies with outlandish promises, just of Tampa’s most well-established ris- mistic in the economy. managing the reality of our demo- ing stars in the business community, And the second thing is: I want to graphics and our current promises. Aakash Patel. talk about, remember last week the Once again, every 5 years, just the

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But we all saw it here on this den of poverty? years, 91 percent of the growth will be floor in some of those 1-minute com- More happened last year than had in spending on Social Security, Medi- ments a couple weeks ago, a number of happened in the previous few years in care, and healthcare entitlements. our brothers and sisters on the left moving that population out of poverty. Much of that is calculated with actu- were just outraged that in 2018, Med- I am sure our brothers and sisters on ally a new much, much lower medical icaid rolls declined. the left when they hear the actual inflation. It is demographics. It is pop- Do you know why they declined? math will be joyful because they care ulation shifts moving into those bene- It turns out they declined because about these folks, right? fits. workers’ earnings increased by 3.4 per- The poverty rate among female You would think, Madam Speaker, if cent while the poverty rate decreased households declined 2.7 percent for Af- those who come behind these micro- by another half a percent. So now the rican Americans—Blacks—4 percent for phones actually loved and cared for poverty rate is at 11.8. It is still unac- Hispanics, and 7.1 percent for their their brothers and sisters, they would ceptably high. It is also the lowest children. Those are amazing numbers. actually try something new, and that since 2001, and some of the fastest re- It is part of my point that I keep try- would be invest in a calculator, tell the duction of poverty in U.S. history was ing to make over and over. Economic truth about the math, come together, just last year. growth is moral. If you say you care about those who and make it work. We believe there is But what was more important, be- don’t have many of the same opportu- a way to make it work. cause the irony of this editorial, the nities or haven’t had them in life, Part of the reason I am behind the real cure for inequality, it turns out Madam Speaker, shouldn’t there be microphone tonight is I want to talk that the share of households making just a little recognition there is some- about some of the amazing things that less than $35,000 in inflation-adjusted thing pretty amazing happening out are happening, proving the first part of dollars has fallen 1.2 percent, because there in the economy for these folks that discussion, that you can change they were making more. But when you who were being written off as being the economic cycle. I have been on the part of the permanent underclass? Yet actually look at the amount where the Joint Economic Committee now for they have the fastest growing wages in income growth was, it wasn’t at the years. And these freaky smart profes- those lower quartiles. upper quartiles of income. It looks like sors, demographers, and economists I am sorry. I know I get behind this the growth in income with what they would come and sit in front of us and microphone and often sound like an ac- say in the lower quartiles. Meaning, as say: David, it looks like your future is countant on steroids. I struggle with a this editorial—and we still don’t have a 1.8, maybe a 1.9 GDP growth. We are way to make this sort of a powerful the math yet, but we are tracking it, going to have a labor force that is story, a powerful narrative. So many of we are probably not going to have it going to fall somewhere into the mid- our brothers and sisters around here for another year when we look back at 50s as people retire, because remember get behind this microphone and are 2019—but preliminarily, 2019 may be 10,300 Americans turn 65 every single great at telling stories. But under- the year, the first year in modern day. standing this math—I don’t care if you times, where income inequality actu- That was our future, Madam Speak- are Democrat or Republican, Madam ally shrinks. er, and you couldn’t make this math Speaker, you should be joyful that It is not because the wealthy didn’t work at all. something is working out there, and get wealthier. It is because those in the So how many times did you hear the you would think policy-wise we would lower income finally were receiving term a fiscal cliff is coming? have a discussion of how we keep it pay raises, because they are finally Then this crazy thing has happened going. working in a world where there are the last couple of years where we Some more from this editorial: Full- more jobs than there is available labor, changed our tax law and we updated Time, year-round workers increased by so their labor is more valuable. our regulatory environment. We are 2.3 million in 2018. Employment gains Isn’t that exciting? still negotiating, trying to update our were the biggest among minorities, fe- Shouldn’t we all get together, Repub- trade environment. But just those cou- male-led households. The share of licans and Democrats, and figure out ple of levers changed the economic life workers in female-led households who how to do more of this? for so many Americans. Yet this place worked full-time year-round increased b 1900 is so incredibly sour, I don’t know why by 4.2 percent, and among Hispanics 3.6 there is not joy. percent. The editorial touches on this, but I I want to walk through some of these It is the next paragraph that caught want to give an explanation. As 10,300 numbers. Look, these are just some of my eye when I was reading this on the Americans retire every day, those are the headlines. Associated Press said airplane, and I can’t believe it wasn’t often individuals who are near the peak that U.S. household income finally headlined around this country, because of their earning cycle, their lifetime matches 1990 peak, while poverty rate we all talk about how we care about earnings. hits its lowest since 2001. That is what those who have had a really rough dec- The economists for years and years they call inflation-adjusted dollars. We ade, those who have been poor, and had said they expected to see certain had a lost decade. We had a couple of those who are fighting and struggling mean income fall because high-skilled lost decades. We are back. to feed their families and move up. workers, because of their time in the For the first time, most new work- As a result, real median earnings— workforce, they were retiring and their ing-age hires in the U.S. are people of and let’s stop for a moment. When you salary was going to come out. Younger color. It turns out, when we would sit hear the words ‘‘real median earnings,’’ workers weren’t being paid as much. It in the Joint Economic Committee a Madam Speaker, what does that mean? turns out, some of our youngest work- couple years ago, we would hear that It is something we call inflation-ad- ers have had some of the biggest pops those who didn’t have graduate de- justed dollars. So, if we tell you your in income. grees, those who didn’t finish high income went up 2 percent, but last year Mean incomes increased in house- school and who didn’t have these par- inflation was 1 percent, you only went holds between the ages of 15 to 24 and ticular skill sets were going to be con- up 1 percent. So when you hear the 25 to 34 by 9.1 percent and 5 percent, re- signed to the permanent underclasses. term real dollars or constant dollars or spectively. It turns out our young Besides just the common cruelty of adjusted dollars, it means we have workers had some of the most aggres- accepting that, the darkness of accept- made up for inflation, so your pur- sive, positive pay raises in all of soci- ing that, it turns out it wasn’t true. chasing power is held constant. ety.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:52 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25SE7.090 H25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE H7982 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 25, 2019 How much have we heard that on our D.C. is one of the communities that You will notice there is no net posi- media? How about our financial press? has banned straws. Bless them. How tive. If you are someone that cares How much here on the floor? How many U.S. straws end up in the ocean? about CO2, greenhouse gas going into much from those who care about social Oh, pretty much none. the atmosphere, unless you are stabi- policies? Madam Speaker, 90 percent of the lizing nuclear power, instead of taking Look, the reality of it is that some- ocean plastic—and I am someone, be- it offline, you didn’t get anywhere. But thing pretty amazing is happening out fore I got this job—look, I am blessed we reward virtue signaling around here there in our economy. When you saw to represent one of the greatest dis- and not actual math. the August unemployment numbers of tricts you can imagine, lots of smart Let’s talk some more about the good how many Americans who were not people, lots of people who care. Lots of news and some of the technology even looking came back into the labor people have chosen to move their lives, breakthroughs that are happening force, because, back to our previous their existence, their prosperity, and around us. This one is one of my favor- point, labor force participation, a work hard in the Phoenix-Scottsdale ites because something the Committee growing economy, is moral. It is some- area. But when you are in the desert, on Ways and Means did last year—and thing that I hope everyone here, no you used to love to go to the ocean and we did it bipartisan, demonstrating matter what your ideology, is joyful go scuba diving. So plastic in the ocean you can do these things—is we updated about. That economic expansion, we was always one those things you talked what we call the carbon sequestration are starting to see it in the early data about, you cared about. tax credit. from CBO, and soon, hopefully, the So- Madam Speaker, 90 percent of the This is a facility that is up and run- cial Security actuaries. The dates of plastic in the ocean comes from 10 riv- ning—what is it?—outside the Houston running out of money in our earned en- ers, eight of them in Asia, two of them area, in Texas. I hope I don’t butcher titlement programs are getting pushed in Africa. If you cared about plastic in the technology, but it is a natural gas- off because of the amount of payroll the ocean, you would do something fired power plant with no smokestack. taxes that are coming in. that is simple and logical: Go to the 10 They figured out how to take the nat- As you look at these numbers, try to rivers that are 90 percent of the plastic ural gas, explode it, slam it through absorb how stunning. Earnings for sin- in the ocean and do something. the turbines, spin the turbines, produce gle female households in just 2018—we A number of us on the Republican electricity, and on the other end, cap- are not talking multiple years—just side are trying to find ways to adjust ture all the CO2. Then they sell it, re- 2018 of 7.6 percent. If I had shown up parts of our foreign policy, our envi- cycle it. Now we are learning they can here a couple of years ago and said that ronmental aid, some of our engineering take that CO2, and through a process— is what 2018 was going to produce, you skills, and those things to these loca- I think you have to put it to like 150 would have laughed me out of the tions of these 10 rivers that are 90 per- bars of pressure and those things—it place, but it happened. cent of the plastic in the ocean. It is turns out it becomes an incredibly Poverty rates for female households absolutely fascinating the reaction I clean-burning fuel because it is really are down 2.7 percent; for Hispanic, have had from some of our brothers pure carbon. down 4 percent. The 2.7 is African and sisters who just stare at me be- This facility, I think—if I remember American. Hasn’t this also been the goal around cause—well, that pretty much ends the the article—they are trying now to find here? We were going to find policies virtue signaling of: We are going to get funding to go up to around 300 that created a level, egalitarian sort of rid of straws, even though 90 percent of megawatts. But they have proven you equity in participating in the Amer- the problem is these 10 rivers, eight in can burn a hydrocarbon, produce base- ican Dream, the economic expansion. It Asia, two in Africa. load electrical power, and not have a is happening. If you claim you care, learn the ac- smokestack. I am sure when my brothers and sis- tual facts, because virtue signaling The technology is up and running ters on the left see these numbers, they does not make this world cleaner. today and, apparently, a few miles will soon be coming to these micro- Let’s talk about this last week and away, there is another plant that is phones overjoyed, joyful, excited that optimism. Amazing article, a company doing the same experiment with coal the policies from the Republicans over called TerraPower, and apparently, Bill and no smokestack. the last couple of years have brought Gates is a substantial investor in it. It This is a big deal, but there are many economic numbers that a lot of those is a new, dramatically more efficient of us who also think of the greenhouse really smart professors, economists, type of nuclear power. There were some gas issue as global. When you have and demographers who sat in front of numbers in the article that I thought countries like China and its Belt and us over the last decade said were im- were important for the continuation of Road Initiative, it is bringing on 32, 33 possible. the thought experiment. coal-fired power plants with function- We need to rethink. If you claim you About 20 percent of America’s elec- ally almost no greenhouse gas mitiga- care, maybe we should engage in poli- tric power comes from nuclear. Seven- tion, carbon capture. They are not cies that really do work. Just as the teen percent comes from renewables. using the newest technology. Wall Street editorial makes very, very Nuclear still is more than renewables. What happens to a world where some- clear, we have seen distribution not lift About 63 percent is from fossil fuels. one like myself says that we need the people out of poverty. In many ways, Here is the problem with that: If you economic growth, that we don’t have the math has kept them in poverty. take a look, the column over here on the economic growth, that we can But the economic expansion, the eco- my right—if you are watching this, never keep our economic promises that nomic miracle from the last couple of your left—are different nuclear power we have made to our seniors? Retire- years, is working. Maybe we should generation that has been shut down or ment security is crucial to economic consider doing more of it. So, look, is being shut down. This goes back to expansion, but we want a clean envi- that is just an intense frustration I 2016. That was some of the newest data ronment. have. I could find. The other side is photo- The lunacy of some of the proposals, I want to start with this slide, sort of voltaic. I beg of them, please, come by our of- as the thought experiment. I am some- Do you notice something? The two fice. We have binders of the disruptive one who cares a lot about the environ- lines are almost identical. If you are technology that is coming out. This is ment, but I also care about telling the someone that is giddy—and look, I am one that I think we have to be joyful truth about the math. Virtue signaling from Arizona. We love our photo- about. does not make the environment voltaic, but we also have the largest How many of you have ever heard the healthier and cleaner. It may get you nuclear power plant, which is run by discussion of negative carbon emis- reelected. It may get you some nice Arizona Public Service, in the country sions? We have discussed this concept comments on Twitter or a blog. It at amazing uptime. They do an amaz- for 100 years. You can pull CO2 out of doesn’t make the environment better. ing job running that facility. But this the air. So every once in a while I will bring is nuclear power coming offline. That It turns out this facility is up and this slide up. is photovoltaic going online. running in its pilot project. Bill Gates

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:52 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25SE7.092 H25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE September 25, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7983 is also a funder of this. It is in Canada. stantial pipeline or multiple pipelines Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- I wish it was in Arizona. They are in west Texas and a couple other large ance of my time. claiming right now that their facility hydrocarbon-producing areas and it f can pull carbon out of the air for about was designed to capture methane and NATIONAL SECURITY CONCERNS $100 to $150 a ton, capture that carbon, take that methane and pull it in in package it, and make a clean-burning enough density to actually convert it The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under fuel out of it. to a fuel, and then he had that and a the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- If the rest of the world continues to couple other things, you hit the Paris uary 3, 2019, the gentlewoman from go the way it is going, the concept that accord numbers. Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR) is recognized for 60 we now have the technology to yank Isn’t that exciting? How many of our minutes as the designee of the major- carbon out of the air, and if it is really brothers and sisters here are already ity leader. heading toward $100 a ton, it is at the saying we need to be building a bunch Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, it is threshold where it is economical be- more pipelines to go collect that meth- with grave concern for our country, our cause, it turns out, the dollar values— ane so we can capture it, compress it, longstanding Western security alli- some of the sequestration tax credits make sure it doesn’t go into the air— ances, and liberty itself that I rise we do, but also the ability to convert it except pipelines are, functionally, part today. I have the distinct privilege of serv- back into a fuel, it is almost in the of the religious process here and need ing on the House Appropriations Sub- money. to be opposed. committee on Defense and co-chair the This is exciting. How many did you If anyone is watching, listening, go Congressional Ukraine Caucus. look this up: photosynthesis, 40 per- hear talk about this technology over As the Congresswoman from a dis- the last 10 days? It is here. cent. I actually believe this may be the trict with a strong Ukrainian heritage My beloved university, Arizona State single most disruptive bit of tech- and tens of thousands of citizens who University, the biggest university in nology in our lifetimes. understand what liberty demands, I It looks like the inherent problem of the United States, has an entire center hold a unique perspective and, dare plants. You remember all of your high devoted to this concept of technology say, deep knowledge to speak on the school biology class where we were told that is a negative carbon sink. Func- events of the past several days to pro- plant cells have had, for millions of tionally, it pulls carbon right out of vide some additional context on why years, a small flaw. Sometimes they the air. Their technology is passive, the conversation between President really, really want that carbon mol- where the other one is active. Donald Trump and the newly elected ecule so they can make a sugar out of The professor working on this—I President of Ukraine, Volodymyr it and, instead, they grab an oxygen have met with him—freaky smart. He Zelensky, is so distressing to our na- molecule. has a joyful view that basically says tional security. let’s let the technology compete. Who- Apparently, through synthetic biol- The American public has looked on ever does it the best will win. ogy, they figured out how to rearrange in horror as America’s President, This one is more a distributive model that plant cell so it always grabs the President Trump, has willfully ne- of this passive collection where you carbon. It grows the sugar, and the glected his oath of office and sacred can put it in lots of locations. Part of plants grow 40 percent more efficient. duty to defend the best interests of our Think about that. What would hap- it is the cover for your bus stop, but it Nation in favor of his own and, in ef- pen if that technology was part of our is also pulling carbon out of the air. fect, promote the interests of Russian commodity crops, our fresh produce, The technology is here, so the dictator Vladimir Putin. Malthusians of this place—and if you the things we eat. The world would This week, we learned of yet another don’t know what that means, please go feed itself for another 250 years. It instance in which our President has look it up—somehow think we need to would mean 40 percent less land, 40 per- put national security at risk in favor of go back and live in the dark ages, basi- cent less water, 40 percent less fer- advancing his own personal, partisan, cally, or that man has demonstrated tilizer. political objectives. over and over technology is a disrup- It turns out, world agriculture pro- According to a highly redacted White tion. duces 2.2 times the greenhouse gases of House memo released this morning, Look, when I was growing up, I re- every car on Earth. Do you know, if new Ukrainian President Volodymyr member having a teacher read us the you had this type of technology as the Zelensky was quoted as saying he was Population Bomb, scaring me to death crops for around the world, it would be ‘‘ready to buy more U.S. antitank mis- that by the late 1970s, we were all going equal to removing every car off the siles to defend his nation against Rus- to be starving. How many of our kids face of the Earth? sia’s invasion.’’ out there today hear the propaganda And, yes, it is a GMO, because the fix And President Trump, without skip- on some of the reactionaries, the folk- was done through a type of synthetic ping a beat, responded: ‘‘I would like lore about what is happening out there, biology. you to do us a favor, though.’’ that they are going to be in a planet But it would equal removing every A favor to receive the funds that this that is burning up in their late teenage car off the face of the Earth. Congress passed and appropriated? A years? These are joyful thought experi- favor to disburse the funds already The issues are real, but so are the ments, but the technology is real, and slated for Ukraine until President technology solutions. It turns out solu- it is here. We have to figure out, as a Trump held them back to ask a favor? tions often aren’t as elegant as a great body, how we adopt these things that it That is illegal. It is unconstitutional. speech with lots of virtue signaling. proves we can grow as a society, we can And it is dead wrong. I am very proud of the things that grow economically as a world. This exchange is not only a clear vio- are happening out there. My soon-to-be 4-year-old little girl lation of the law; it is an unprece- A final bit of this thought experi- can have an amazing future. We don’t dented abuse of power that undermines ment is, years ago, we were blessed—we have to be terrified about the debt cliff our national security, violates our Con- had a Ph.D. of physics. I think he is that is going to crush us because we stitution, and compromises the strug- now—well, he is at one of those special grew. And we can have the amazing gle for liberty on the continent of Eu- agencies that does really complex stuff clean environment and deal with the rope that includes America’s most right now. But he did a math experi- issues of greenhouse gases. trusted allies through instrumental- ment for us. Methane, in our formula, Are we ready to pull our heads out ities like NATO. was considered 84 times more green- and actually do that crazy thing of Article I of the Constitution clearly house-causing in its first year than reading and math and understand the states that all legislative power shall carbon. So, okay, you get 84-to-1. technology disruption is in front of us? be vested in the Congress of the United Madam Speaker, are we ready to States and that Congress holds the b 1915 adopt, embrace the technology disrup- awesome power of the purse. He came to me with this math exper- tion that allows us to grow, prosper, On July 18, President Trump purpose- iment saying, if you could build a sub- and meet so many of our goals? fully directed his administration to

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When we learned that he in Congress and long before the Berlin Russia, for which she is completely was, I joined my fellow Ukraine Caucus wall fell. I can say with confidence that underarmed, and one against the co-chair, Congressman MIKE QUIGLEY of Ukraine, today, is the scrimmage line enemy from within, the scourge of cor- Chicago, in issuing a statement de- for liberty’s defense on the continent of ruption, both perpetuated by Russian manding that the money we had voted Europe. And that is why President influence. for be released. Trump’s decision to withhold this In fact, when Boris Nemtsov, a brave Members of Congress wrote the Presi- money is so troubling. Russian, was prepared to lead a dem- dent letters and sent them to the There is no more important strategic onstration for Ukrainian independence, White House and were told by the ad- military alliance for liberty than he was killed on the steps near the ministration that, well, you know, it America’s membership with European Kremlin—how about that?—in Moscow. nations in NATO, the North Atlantic was ‘‘an interagency delay’’ that b 1930 caused the funds not to be released to Treaty Organization. Every minute of a nation at war with Russia. every day, NATO stands united to de- That is how Russia plays. Russia invaded Ukraine, not the re- fend against dictatorships and protect Ukraine’s new President, Volodymyr verse. And the scrimmage line for lib- our liberties. Zelensky, and his party in the Rada erty on the continent of Europe now is Russia has always hated this organi- won a significant majority because he at the Russian-Ukrainian border, and zation and will do anything to disrupt promised, finally, to root out this cor- the Western alliance, and she is hard our President delayed the release of ruption. and fast at work doing that as we stand those funds. While the ink is fresh on the The President sought to make the re- here this evening. Zelensky Presidency, we have high We know the battlefields of Europe lease of national security funds passed hopes for him and his ability to live up directly influenced the founding of our and appropriated by this Congress con- to the expectations of his people. It own Republic and our fundamental tingent on asking a new foreign leader would be tragic if President Trump ideals of democracy. NATO stands for a favor—a favor—prior to release of compromised him with his recent ready, as we stand here tonight, to de- missteps. those funds. fend our liberty. In return, we keep our Congress must compel the release of In order to make good on his promise word—our word—for our NATO allies, a the full conversation that occurred be- to root out corruption, President promise that should never be contin- Zelensky must make clear his inde- tween President Trump and the new gent on a single President’s political President of Ukraine, Volodymyr pendence from every oligarch. A prime objectives back home. example is his benefactor, the infa- Zelensky, as well as the full whistle- After the collapse of communist Rus- mous Ukrainian oligarch Ihor blower complaint as was originally sia in 1991, Ukraine became a free na- Kolomoisky. Kolomoisky serves as an submitted to the Office of Inspector tion. Ukraine had been occupied for all example of corrupt influence on General. of its modern history but began its jag- Ukraine’s fragile political system. We do not have the full release. I will ged path forward to the free world, a With a net worth of over $1.2 billion— say more about that in a moment. path that has been torturous and The document we were provided fraught with danger and setbacks and, and I am sure that is a lowball num- today was not a complete transcript of yes, bloody murder. ber—Kolomoisky is one of the richest the conversation that our President To this day, there exists an insidious and most corrupt oligarchs in Ukraine. had with President Zelensky. We only network of corrupt Ukrainian and Rus- He also owns the television channel got about 11 minutes of a conversation sian oligarchs whose tentacles reach that ran the show ‘‘Servant of the Peo- that lasted upwards of 30 minutes. Con- far across Ukraine and the rest of the ple’’ that propelled Zelensky to star- gress must demand the full transcript world, seeking to undermine the West- dom and popular acclaim. and hold the executive branch officials ern alliance while protecting the self- The question for history will be: Will in contempt if they refuse to give us ish, corrupt financial looting that con- Ukraine’s new President be able to rise the full documents. tinues to this day in that part of the to the highest aspirations of those who Like so many Americans, I am dis- world and, frankly, even reaching our voted for him? Or will he be mired in gusted by President Trump’s repeated shores. corruption at home and by entrapment betrayal of American interests in favor It will be a permanent blot on Amer- by foreign leaders like President of Vladimir Putin’s. ican history that certain Americans, Trump? This President’s efforts to coerce including President Trump’s campaign Kolomoisky, like other oligarchs, did Ukrainian President Zelensky, an al- manager and several other Trump not become rich due to their acumen. lied leader, into helping him win re- operatives, were actually involved in Rather, they used lies, intimidation, election by urging congressionally sup- supporting these oligarchs and the un- cheating, stealing, money laundering, ported military aid as leverage is not democratic forces that are trying to and killing—yes, killing. These are only a dramatic betrayal of the Presi- undermine the Government of Ukraine their stock in trade. dent’s constitutional duty; it is also every time they try to right them- Kolomoisky used his company, the latest example of Trump doing selves. And these oligarchs steal and PrivatBank, as a personal piggy bank Putin’s bidding. plunder billions of dollars with their by issuing endless loans to himself and, I am certain that our President’s re- Kremlin allies. frankly, laundering billions of dollars— lationship with Vladimir Putin didn’t Despite these setbacks, since billions of dollars—including in this start with his veiled support for Ukraine’s Euromaidan Revolution of country, mainly in real estate. Putin’s election meddling or inviting Dignity 5 years ago, Ukrainian people In one instance, Kolomoisky hired the Russians to hack the Democratic have bravely demonstrated their reso- hundreds of thugs—think about this— National Committee or even lobbying, lute commitment to their nation’s with iron rods, rubber bullet pistols, most recently, for Russia to be re- democratic future. chainsaws, and baseball bats to raid a admitted to the G7, our most trusted The latest example is their historic plant in order to take it over. He didn’t allies, when Russia has invaded Presidential and parliamentary elec- buy it. He stole it—surely, a macabre Ukraine, for heaven’s sake. tions, which international observers definition of a hostile takeover. Who benefits when Ukraine loses lauded as free and fair. Due to Kolomoisky’s corruption and military assistance? It is an easy ques- Meanwhile, Russia’s devastating in- looting of the PrivatBank, the bank tion. Russia, the country that is wag- vasion of Ukraine has resulted in more had lost $5.5 billion, putting Ukraine’s

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I fully support the efforts by Chairman pean Bank for Reconstruction and De- The United States and our allies can Adam Schiff and the House Permanent Se- velopment. take steps to combat the illicit flows of lect Committee on Intelligence to seek a de- Now, Ms. Gontareva’s life is under money that empower the oligarch tailed accounting of the complaint and tran- threat. She was hit by a car in London, economy of money laundering, black- script of the incident(s), and call upon the leaving her hospitalized. Her son’s car mail, murder, and extortion. Congress Speaker and Minority Leader to take all was burned. Her house in Kiev was must enact beneficial ownership trans- courses of action for appropriate Congres- parency legislation to prevent malign sional oversight to obtain the relevant docu- burned down, her apartment raided by ments and necessary testimony to establish police. actors from easily opening shell com- confirmation of fact and circumstance.’’ Fear, crime, murder, and destruction panies here. We must continue to sup- ‘‘Following Ukraine’s historic elections are the paths of repressive regimes. port investigative journalism, not just and continued democratic struggles, the Freedom-lovers simply do not accept in Ukraine, but here in order to main- Ukrainian people deserve our full support. that way of life for ourselves or for the tain our own liberty and remain the We must know to what extent the President future of Ukraine. bastion of liberty for the free world. and his lawyer, Rudy Giuliani. are using the For these reasons, I have invited President Zelensky and the newly weight of U.S. foreign policy, including hold- Valeria to come to Capitol Hill to elected Rada must now make good on ing critical security assistance, to advance their own narrow personal interests.’’ share her courageous story in the face their campaign promises to serve the ‘‘The American people deserve a govern- of such brutal intimidation. people of Ukraine, not the oligarchs. ment free of malign foreign influence. The Corrupt oligarchs, with their ill-got- Ukraine’s new President must fully American people deserve to know the full ten gains, launder money to the West, support the work of anticorruption truth.’’ where they know our laws will keep that has been promoted by even many their ill-gotten money safe. How ironic Members of our own Congress, includ- KAPTUR/QUIGLEY PRESS RELEASE TO CON- DEMN PRESIDENT TRUMP’S ATTEMPT TO it is that the Kremlin mouthpieces ing Representative BRIAN FITZPATRICK SLOW ROLL CRITICAL ASSISTANCE TO mock our values of openness and our from Pennsylvania, who has worked so UKRAINE, AUGUST 30, 2019 strong tradition of rule of law while hard to establish that effort even prior WASHINGTON.—Today, Co-Chairs of the Putin’s cronies safely store and invest to his service here in the Congress. Congressional Ukraine Caucus Representa- their dirty money here. Critical organizations to perform the tives Marcy Kaptur (D–OH) and Mike I can tell you that, in our country, tasks include the National Anti-Cor- Quigley (D–IL) released the following state- recent reports have noted that ruption Bureau of Ukraine, the Na- ment condemning President Trump’s at- Kolomoisky and his business partner, tional Agency on Corruption Preven- tempts to slow-roll $250 million in congres- Gennadiy Bogolyubov, have funneled tion, as well as the Anti-Corruption sionally appropriated military aid for vast funds through various Delaware- Court. The judicial system must be Ukraine, known as the Ukraine Security As- based shell companies into properties given true independence to root out sistance Initiative. ‘‘President Trump’s decision to slow-walk and businesses around our Nation, even corruption free from any kind of out- this congressionally appropriated military in my district of Cleveland, Ohio, side political influence. funding for Ukraine is disturbing and dem- where Kolomoisky has become down- Madam Speaker, the Ukrainian peo- onstrates once again his affinity for Russia town Cleveland’s largest commercial ple have our full support in their ef- and Russian President Vladimir Putin.’’ the real estate owner. How about that? forts to shake off the rapacious grip of representatives said in a joint statement. It is not just in my State. It is in corrupt oligarchs supported by Russia. ‘‘This funding is vital to preserving democ- Florida. It is across this country. This Democracy shines in the sunlight, racy in Ukraine and Eastern Europe and is what is going on with the kind of and we want that sunlight to shine must not be delayed or hindered in any here. Any conversation between our way.’’ corruption that spreads across our ‘‘With Russia’s unprovoked, unwarranted world, and it is why we have to pay at- President and the new President of and murderous invasion of Ukraine and with tention to what is happening in Ukraine that can reveal any attempt over 10,000 innocent Ukrainians now having Ukraine because, next to Ukraine, be- to threaten security of our long- been killed, the President of the United hind the Iron Curtain of Russian lead- standing allied relationships and con- States should not be a defender of Russian ership, they have a plan to disrupt the tinue to threaten liberty demands the interests. President Trump has repeatedly West, certainly using every tool they undivided attention of this Congress. berated our closest allies in the North Atlan- have to disrupt the NATO alliance, but I reiterate my call for transparency, tic Treaty Organization. lifted sanctions on accountability, and strong, Russian oligarchs. and advocated for Russia even here in our country, trying to dis- being allowed back in the G7.’’ rupt our way of life. unencumbered congressional investiga- ‘‘The President of the United States should The newly reconstituted PrivatBank, tions. be a champion for liberty, not a pawn for dic- which was taken over by the nation of If President Trump and his adminis- tators. This funding cannot be delayed.’’ Ukraine, has brought forth a case on tration fail to comply with legitimate MEMORANDUM OF TELEPHONE CONVERSATION behalf of its shareholders in Delaware congressional inquiries, then there is Subject: Telephone Conversation with Presi- against Kolomoisky. According to no other option than for this House to dent Zelenskyy of Ukraine. court documents—and get this— stand with our American allies and Participants: President Zelenskyy of Kolomoisky laundered $470 billion move forward with impeachment. Ukraine. Notetakers: The White House through a Cyprus-based shell company We appreciate those who work late Situation Room. between 2006 and 2016, potentially the into the evening this night to make Date, time and place: July 25, 2019, 9:03–9:33 sure that these words get placed in the a.m. EDT Residence. largest money laundering case in his- The President: Congratulations on a great tory. RECORD. Madam Speaker, I include in the victory. We all watched from the United It is now reported that the FBI is States and you did a terrific job. The way currently investigating these inter- RECORD the following material: you came from behind, somebody who wasn’t national financial crimes. I fully sup- KAPTUR PRESS RELEASE ON WHISTLEBLOWER given much of a chance, and you ended up port their investigation to get to the COMPLAINT, SEPTEMBER 20, 2019 winning easily. It’s a fantastic achievement. bottom of these corrupt dealings across WASHINGTON.—Today, Co-Chair of the Con- Congratulations. the world but, certainly, in the region gressional Ukraine Caucus Representatives President Zelenskyy: You are absolutely Marcy Kaptur (D–OH), released the following right Mr. President. We did win big and we that I live. statement after reports of a whistleblower worked hard for this. We worked a lot but I The United States and our allies complaint filed by a member of the Intel- would like to confess to you that I had an op- must send a message that such malign ligence Community, which is being withheld portunity to learn from you. We used quite a behavior will not be tolerated. We can- from Congress in violation of federal law, is few of your skills and knowledge and were not be complicit in empowering foreign said to involve Ukraine: able to use it as an example for our elections

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It’s a time you are now calling me when my party very competent and very experienced ambas- great country. I have many Ukrainian won the parliamentary election. I think I sador who will work hard on making sure friends, they’re incredible people. should run more often so you can call me that our two nations are getting closer. I President Zelenskyy: I would like to tell more often and we can talk over the phone would also like and hope to see him having you that I also have quite a few Ukrainian more often. your trust and your confidence and have per- friends that live in the United States. Actu- The President: [laughter] That’s a very sonal relations with you so we can cooperate ally last time I traveled to the United good idea. I think your country is very even more so. I will personally tell you that States, I stayed in New York near Central happy about that. one of my assistants spoke with Mr. Giuliani Park and I stayed at the Trump Tower. I will President Zelenskyy: Well yes, to tell you just recently and we are hoping very much talk to them and I hope to see them again in the truth, we are trying to work hard be- that Mr. Giuliani will be able to travel to the future. I also wanted to thank you for cause we wanted to drain the swamp here in Ukraine and we will meet once he comes to your invitation to visit the United States, our country. We brought in many many new Ukraine. I just wanted to assure you once specifically Washington DC. On the other people. Not the old politicians, not the typ- again that you have nobody but friends hand, I also want to ensure you that we will ical politicians, because we want to have a around us. I will make sure that I surround be very serious about the case and will work new format and a new type of government. myself with the best and most experienced on the investigation. As to the economy, You are a great teacher for us and in that. people. I also wanted to tell you that we are there is much potential for our two countries The President: Well it’s very nice of you to friends. We are great friends and you Mr. and one of the issues that is very important say that. I will say that we do a lot for President have friends in our country so we for Ukraine is energy independence. I believe Ukraine. We spend a lot of effort and a lot of can continue our strategic partnership. I we can be very successful and cooperating on time. Much more than the European coun- also plan to surround myself with great peo- energy independence with United States. We tries are doing and they should be helping ple and in addition to that investigation, I are already working on cooperation. We are you more than they are. Germany does al- guarantee as the President of Ukraine that buying American oil but I am very hopeful most nothing for you. All they do is talk and all the investigations will be done openly for a future meeting. We will have more time I think it’s something that you should really and candidly. That I can assure you. and more opportunities to discuss these op- ask them about. When I was speaking to An- The President: Good because I heard you portunities and get to know each other bet- gela Merkel she talks Ukraine, but she had a prosecutor who was very good and he ter. I would like to thank you very much for doesn’t do anything. A lot of the European was shut down and that’s really unfair. A lot your support countries are the same way so I think it’s of people are talking about that, the way The President: Good. Well, thank you very something you want to look at but the they shut your very good prosecutor down much and I appreciate that. I will tell Rudy United States has been very very good to and you had some very bad people involved. and Attorney General Barr to call. Thank Ukraine. I wouldn’t say that it’s reciprocal Mr. Giuliani is a highly respected man. He you. Whenever you would like to come to the necessarily because things are happening was the mayor of New York City, a great White House, feel free to call. Give us a date that are not good but the United States has mayor, and I would like him to call you. I and we’ll work that out. I look forward to been very very good to Ukraine. will ask him to call you along with the At- seeing you. President Zelenskyy: Yes you are abso- torney General. Rudy very much knows President Zelenskyy: Thank you very lutely right. Not only 100%, but actually what’s happening and he is a very capable much. I would be very happy to come and 1000% and I can tell you the following; I did guy. If you could speak to him that would be would be happy to meet with you personally talk to Angela Merkel and I did meet with great. The former ambassador from the and get to know you better. I am looking her. I also met and talked with Macron and United States, the woman, was bad news and forward to our meeting and I also would like I told them that they are not doing quite as the people she was dealing with in the to invite you to visit Ukraine and come to much as they need to be doing on the issues Ukraine were bad news so I just want to let the city of Kyiv which is a beautiful city. We with the sanctions. They are not enforcing you know that. The other thing, There’s a have a beautiful country which would wel- the sanctions. They are not working as much lot of talk about Biden’s son, that Biden come you. On the other hand, I believe that as they should work for Ukraine. It turns out stopped the prosecution and a lot of people on September 1 we will be in Poland and we that even though logically, the European want to find out about that so whatever you can meet in Poland hopefully. After that, it Union should be our biggest partner but can do with the Attorney General would be might be a very good idea for you to travel technically the United States is a much big- great. Biden went around bragging that he to Ukraine. We can either take my plane and ger partner than the European Union and I’m stopped the prosecution so if you can look go to Ukraine or we can take your plane, very grateful to you for that because the into it . . . It sounds horrible to me. which is probably much better than mine. United States is doing quite a lot for President Zelenskyy: I wanted to tell you The President: Okay, we can work that Ukraine. Much more than the European about the prosecutor. First of all I under- out. I look forward to seeing you in Wash- Union especially when we are talking about stand and I’m knowledgeable about the situ- ington and maybe in Poland because I think sanctions against the Russian Federation. I ation. Since we have won the absolute ma- we are going to be there at that time. would also like to thank you for your great jority in our Parliament, the next prosecutor President Zelenskyy: Thank you very support in the area of defense. We are ready general will be 100% my person, my can- much Mr. President. to continue to cooperate for the next steps didate, who will be approved by the par- The President: Congratulations on a fan- specifically we are almost ready to buy more liament and will start as a new prosecutor in tastic job you’ve none. The whole world was Javelins from the United States for defense September. He or she will look into the situ- watching. I’m not sure it was so much of an purposes. ation, specifically to the company that you The President: I would like you to do us a mentioned in this issue. The issue of the in- upset but congratulations. favor though because our country has been vestigation of the case is actually the issue President Zelenskyy: Thank you Mr. Presi- through a lot and Ukraine knows a lot about of making sure to restore the honesty so we dent bye-bye. it. I would like you to find out what hap- will take care of that and will work on the Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I pened with this whole situation with investigation of the case. On top of that, I yield back the balance of my time. Ukraine, they say Crowdstrike . . . I guess would kindly ask you if you have any addi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- you have one of your wealthy people. . . The tional information that you can provide to bers are reminded to refrain from en- server, they say Ukraine has it. There are a us, it would be very helpful for the investiga- gaging in personalities toward the lot of things that went on, the whole situa- tion to make sure that we administer justice President. tion. I think you’re surrounding yourself in our country with regard to the Ambas- with some of the same people. I would like to sador to the United States from Ukraine as f have the Attorney General call you or your far as I recall her name was Ivanovich. It BILL PRESENTED TO THE people and I would like you to get to the bot- was great that you were the first one who tom of it. As you saw yesterday, that whole told me that she was a bad ambassador be- PRESIDENT nonsense ended with a very poor perform- cause I agree with you 100%. Her attitude to- Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk of the ance by a man named Robert Mueller, an in- wards me was far from the best as she ad- House, reported that on September 25, competent performance, but they say a lot of mired the previous President and she was on 2019, she presented to the President of it started with Ukraine. Whatever you can his side. She would not accept me as a new the United States, for his approval, the do, it’s very important that you do it if President well enough. that’s possible. The President: Well, she’s going to go following bill: President Zelenskyy: Yes it is very impor- through some things. I will have Mr. H.R. 1058. To amend the Public Health tant for me and everything that you just Giuliani give you a call and I am also going Service Act to enhance activities of the Na- mentioned earlier. For me as a President, it to have Attorney General Barr call and we tional Institutes of Health with respect to

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Madam Speaker, I on Oversight and Reform. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Nat- move that the House do now adjourn. 2275. A letter from the Director, Office ural Resources. Congressional Affairs, Federal Election Com- 2283. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- The motion was agreed to; accord- mission, transmitting the Commission’s re- fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- ingly (at 7 o’clock and 38 minutes port stating that it did not complete or ini- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- p.m.), under its previous order, the tiate competitive sourcing for conversion of tion, transmitting the Administration’s tem- House adjourned until tomorrow, an agency activity to contractors for the porary rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Eco- Thursday, September 26, 2019, at 10 prior fiscal year, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 501 nomic Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in Statis- a.m. for morning-hour debate. note; Public Law 108-199, Sec. 647(b); (118 tical Area 610 in the Gulf of Alaska [Docket Stat. 361); to the Committee on Oversight No.: 180831813-9170-02] (RIN: 0648-XG916) re- f and Reform. ceived September 10, 2019, pursuant to 5 BUDGETARY EFFECTS OF PAYGO 2276. A letter from the Secretary of the U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. LEGISLATION Board of Governors, U.S. Postal Service, 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Nat- transmitting the Service’s report on postal ural Resources. Pursuant to the Statutory Pay-As- officers and employees who received total 2284. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- You-Go Act of 2010 (PAYGO), Mr. YAR- compensation in calendar year 2018, pursuant fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- MUTH hereby submits, prior to the vote to 39 U.S.C. 3686(c); Public Law 109-435, Sec. tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- on passage, for printing in the CON- 506; (120 Stat. 3236); to the Committee on tion, transmitting the Administration’s tem- GRESSIONAL RECORD, that H.R. 1595, the Oversight and Reform. porary rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Eco- SAFE Banking Act of 2019, as amended, 2277. A letter from the Assistant Attorney nomic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by General, Office of Legislative Affairs, De- would have no significant effect on the Catcher Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Ber- partment of Justice, transmitting the De- ing Sea and Aleutian Islands Management deficit, and therefore, the budgetary ef- partment’s Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Area [Docket No.: 170817779-8161-02] (RIN: fects of such bill are estimated as zero. Absentee Voting Act Annual Report to Con- 0648-XG901) received September 10, 2019, pur- f gress, 2018, pursuant to 52 U.S.C. 20307(b); suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- Public Law 99-410, Sec. 105(b) (as amended by 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, Public Law 111-84, Sec. 587(2)); (123 Stat. on Natural Resources. ETC. 2333); to the Committee on House Adminis- 2285. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive tration. fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- communications were taken from the 2278. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- Speaker’s table and referred as follows: tion, transmitting the Administration’s tem- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- porary rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Eco- 2269. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- tion, transmitting the Administration’s tem- nomic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Hook- ment of Defense, transmitting a letter on the porary rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Eco- and-Line Catcher/Processors in the Western approved retirement of Lieutenant General nomic Zone Off Alaska; Northern Rockfish in Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska Steven M. Shepro, United States Air Force, the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Manage- [Docket No.: 180831813-9170-02] (RIN: 0648- and his advancement to the grade of lieuten- ment Area [Docket No.: 180713633-9174-02] XG716) received September 10, 2019, pursuant ant general on the retired list, pursuant to 10 (RIN: 0648-XG974) received September 10, to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, U.S.C. 1370(c)(1); Public Law 96-513, Sec. 112 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on (as amended by Public Law 104-106, Sec. Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Natural Resources. 502(b)); (110 Stat. 293); to the Committee on Committee on Natural Resources. 2286. A letter from the Director, Office of Armed Services. 2279. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oce- 2270. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- ment of Defense, transmitting a letter on the tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- mitting the Administration’s temporary rule approved retirement of Vice Admiral Clinton tion, transmitting the Administration’s tem- — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone F. Faison III, United States Navy, and his porary rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Eco- Off Alaska; Sablefish Managed Under the In- advancement to the grade of vice admiral on nomic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by dividual Fishing Quota Program [Docket the retired list, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. Catcher Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Ber- No.: 180713633-9174-02 and 180831813-9170-02] 1370(c)(1); Public Law 96-513, Sec. 112 (as ing Sea and Aleutian Islands Management (RIN: 0648-XG81) received September 10, 2019, amended by Public Law 104-106, Sec. 502(b)); Area [Docket No.: 180713633-9174-02] (RIN: pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law (110 Stat. 293); to the Committee on Armed 0648-XG936) received September 10, 2019, pur- 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- Services. suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- mittee on Natural Resources. 2271. A letter from the Director, Naval Re- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee 2287. A letter from the Director, Office of actors, transmitting the Executive Summary on Natural Resources. Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oce- of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program’s 2280. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- latest reports on environmental monitoring fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- mitting the Administration’s temporary rule and radioactive waste disposal, radiation ex- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone posure, and occupational safety and health; tion, transmitting the Administration’s tem- Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pollock in the to the Committee on Armed Services. porary rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Eco- Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands [Docket No.: 2272. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- nomic Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in Statis- 180713633-9174-02] (RIN: 0648-XG847) received ment of Education, transmitting the Depart- tical Area 610 in the Gulf of Alaska [Docket September 10, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ment’s final regulations — Student Assist- No.: 180831813-9170-02] (RIN: 0648-XG935) re- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 ance General Provisions and Federal Family ceived September 10, 2019, pursuant to 5 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Re- Education Loan Program [Docket ID: ED- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. sources. 2018-OPE-0027] (RIN: 1840-AD26) received Sep- 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Nat- 2288. A letter from the Assistant Attorney tember 17, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ural Resources. General, Office of Legislative Affairs, De- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 2281. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- partment of Justice, transmitting the PRO Stat. 868); to the Committee on Education fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- IP Act FY 2018 report, pursuant to 34 U.S.C. and Labor. tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- 30106(a); Public Law 110-403, Sec. 404(a); (122 2273. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, tion, transmitting the Administration’s tem- Stat. 4274); to the Committee on the Judici- Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of porary rule — Fisheries of the Economic Ex- ary. State, transmitting the Department’s final clusive Zone Off Alaska; Deep-Water Species 2289. A letter from the Solicitor General, rule — Adjustment of Controls for Lower Fishery by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Department of Justice, transmitting a deter- Performing Radar and Continued Temporary Gulf of Alaska [Docket No.: 180831813-9170-02] mination in Tiwari v. Shanahan, No. 17-cv- Modification of Category XI of the United (RIN: 0648-XG894) received September 10, 242 (W.D. Wash.), pursuant to 28 U.S.C. States Munitions List [Public Notice: 10779] 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public 530D(a)(1); Public Law 107-273, Sec. 202(a); (RIN: 1400-AE88) received September 3, 2019, Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the (116 Stat. 1771); to the Committee on the Ju- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law Committee on Natural Resources. diciary. 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- 2282. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- 2290. A letter from the Assistant Attorney mittee on Foreign Affairs. fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- General, Department of Justice, transmit- 2274. A letter from the Assistant Attorney tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- ting notification that during Fiscal Year 2017 General, Office of Legislative Affairs, De- tion, transmitting the Administration’s tem- and 2018 no payments were made from the

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A letter from the Management and Committees on the Judiciary and Intel- peals for the Eighth Circuit concerning Program Analyst, FAA, Department of ligence (Permanent Select). United States v. Solis, 915 F.3d 1172 (8th Cir. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 2309. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- 2019), pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 530D(a)(1); Public ment’s final rule — Amendment of the Class ment of Veterans Affairs, transmitting a Law 107-273, Sec. 202(a); (116 Stat. 1771); to D Airspace; New Iberia, LA [Docket No.: draft of a bill to authorize funds for major the Committee on the Judiciary. FAA-2019-0344; Airspace Docket No.: 19-ASW- medical facility projects and leases for FY 2292. A letter from the Solicitor General, 7] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received September 12, 2020 and medical facility leases originally re- Department of Justice, transmitting a deter- 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public quested in FY 2019; jointly to the Commit- mination of the United States District Court Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the tees on Veterans’ Affairs and Armed Serv- for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania con- Committee on Transportation and Infra- ices. cerning Miller v. Barr, No.2:17-cv-2627 (E.D. structure. f Pa., filed Feb. 22, 2019), pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2302. A letter from the Management and 530D(a)(1); Public Law 107-273, Sec. 202(a); Program Analyst, FAA, Department of REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON (116 Stat. 1771); to the Committee on the Ju- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS diciary. ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 2293. A letter from the Solicitor General, tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of Department of Justice, transmitting a deci- et No.: FAA-2019-0023; Product Identifier committees were delivered to the Clerk sion of the United States District Court for 2018-NM-145-AD; Amendment 39-19700; AD for printing and reference to the proper the Eastern District of Michigan of United 2019-15-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Sep- calendar, as follows: States v. Jumana Nagarwala et al., No. 17-cr- tember 12, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Mr. MORELLE: Committee on Rules. 20274 (E.D. Mich. Nov. 20, 2018), pursuant to 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 House Resolution 591. Resolution providing 28 U.S.C. 530D(a)(1); Public Law 107-273, Sec. Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. 202(a); (116 Stat. 1771); to the Committee on tation and Infrastructure. Res. 54) relating to a national emergency de- 2303. A letter from the Management and the Judiciary. clared by the President on February 15, 2019 2294. A letter from the Assistant Attorney Program Analyst, FAA, Department of (Rept. 116–218). Referred to the House Cal- General, Department of Justice, transmit- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- endar. ting the Department’s reports titled, ‘‘Law ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness tives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes [Docket f Act: Report to Congress’’ and ‘‘Law Enforce- No.: FAA-2019-0327; Product Identifier 2019- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ment Mental Health and Wellness Programs: NM-021-AD; Amendment 39-19727; AD 2019-17- Eleven Case Studies‘‘, pursuant to 34 U.S.C. 07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received September 12, Under clause 2 of rule XII, public 10101 note; Public Law 115-113, Sec. 2(a); (131 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public bills and resolutions of the following Stat. 2276) and 34 U.S.C. 10101 note; Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the titles were introduced and severally re- Law 115-113, Sec. 2(b); (131 Stat. 2276); to the Committee on Transportation and Infra- ferred, as follows: Committee on the Judiciary. structure. 2295. A letter from the Assistant Attorney 2304. A letter from the Management and By Mr. BUDD (for himself and Mr. HAR- General, Office of Legislative Affairs, De- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of RIS): partment of Justice, transmitting the report Transportation, transmitting the Depart- H.R. 4484. A bill to require short-term lim- on the Administration of the Foreign Agents ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- ited duration insurance issuers to renew or Registration Act of 1938, as amended, for the tives; Airbus SAS Airplanes [Docket No.: continue in force such insurance coverage at six months ending June 30, 2018, pursuant to FAA-2019-0672; Product Identifier 2019-NM- the option of the enrollees, and for other 22 U.S.C. 621; June 8, 1938, ch. 327, Sec. 11 (as 100-AD; Amendment 39-19724; AD 2019-17-04] purposes; to the Committee on Energy and amended by Public Law 104-65, Sec. 19); (109 (RIN: 2120-AA64) received September 12, 2019, Commerce, and in addition to the Committee Stat. 704); to the Committee on the Judici- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law on Education and Labor, for a period to be ary. 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- subsequently determined by the Speaker, in 2296. A letter from the Secretary, Judicial mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- each case for consideration of such provi- Conference of the United States, transmit- ture. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the ting for consideration of a proposed bill ti- 2305. A letter from the Management and committee concerned. tled, ‘‘Criminal Judicial Administration Act Program Analyst, FAA, Department of By Mr. PENCE (for himself and Mr. of 2019’’; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- MEADOWS): 2297. A letter from the Assistant Attorney ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- H.R. 4485. A bill to establish a public build- General, Office of Legislative Affairs, De- tives; International Aero Engines AG Tur- ings public-private partnership pilot pro- partment of Justice, transmitting a consid- bofan Engines [Docket No.: FAA-2019-0268; gram, and for other purposes; to the Com- eration for a legislative proposal that would Product Identifier 2019-NE-08-AD; Amend- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- add a jurisdictional element tied to the Com- ment 39-19728; AD 2019-18-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) ture. merce Clause to the statute criminalizing fe- received September 12, 2019, pursuant to 5 By Mr. MCNERNEY (for himself, Mr. male genital mutilation; to the Committee U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. LUJA´ N, and Ms. CLARKE of New York): on the Judiciary. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on H.R. 4486. A bill to require the Assistant 2298. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, Transportation and Infrastructure. Secretary of Commerce for Communications U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland 2306. A letter from the Management and and Information to establish a State Digital Security, transmitting the Department’s Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Equity Capacity Grant Program, and for temporary final rule — Safety Zone; Los An- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- other purposes; to the Committee on Energy geles Fleet Week, San Pedro, California ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- and Commerce. [Docket Number: USCG-2019-0590] (RIN: 1625- tives; Airbus SAS Airplanes [Docket No.: By Mr. KIND (for himself, Mr. LONG, AA00) received September 10, 2019, pursuant FAA-2019-0403; Product Identifier 2019-NM- and Mr. SCHRADER): to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, 012-AD; Amendment 39-19723; AD 2019-17-03] H.R. 4487. A bill to amend the Federal Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on (RIN: 2120-AA64) received September 12, 2019, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to define the Transportation and Infrastructure. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law term natural cheese; to the Committee on 2299. A letter from the Chief, Regulatory 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- Energy and Commerce. Development, Federal Motor Carrier Safety mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- By Mr. RICHMOND (for himself and Administration, Department of Transpor- ture. Mr. WALKER): tation, transmitting the Department’s final 2307. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, H.R. 4488. A bill to develop and implement rule — Hours of Service of Drivers-Restart Civil works, Department of the Army, De- national standards for the use of solitary provisions [Docket No.: FMCSA-2004-19608] partment of Defense, transmitting the confinement in correctional facilities, and (RIN: 2126-AC30) September 13, 2019, pursuant Chickamauga Lock Replacement, Hamilton for other purposes; to the Committee on the to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, County, TN, Post Authorization Change Re- Judiciary. Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on port of July 2018; to the Committee on By Ms. JOHNSON of Texas (for herself, Transportation and Infrastructure. Transportation and Infrastructure. Mr. FORTENBERRY, and Ms. BASS): 2300. A letter from the Management and 2308. A letter from the Assistant Attorney H.R. 4489. A bill to prohibit unfair and de- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of General, Department of Justice, transmit- ceptive advertising of rates for hotel rooms Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ting a report required by Secs. 107 and 502 of and other places of short-term lodging; to ment’s final rule — IFR Altitudes; Miscella- the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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By Mr. BURGESS: such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- NOLLY, Mr. KING of New York, Mr. H.R. 4490. A bill to require the Inspector tion of the committee concerned. BERA, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. PALLONE, and General, Department of Justice, to submit a By Ms. BONAMICI (for herself, Mr. Mrs. LAWRENCE): report to the Congress on the number of fire- GRIJALVA, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. H. Res. 595. A resolution commemorating arm transaction denials issued by the Na- HUFFMAN, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Ms. PIN- the 150th anniversary of the birth of tional Instant Criminal Background Check GREE, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mrs. DIN- Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi; to the Com- System that are referred to the Bureau of GELL, Mr. KILMER, Mr. BLUMENAUER, mittee on Foreign Affairs. Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. PAPPAS, Mr. f for investigation, the number of prosecutions LEVIN of Michigan, Mr. CARSON of In- resulting from such investigations, and the diana, Mr. DEUTCH, Ms. CASTOR of CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY number of firearms recovered by the Bureau Florida, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. ROUDA, Mr. STATEMENT in cases in which such a denial was issued KEATING, Mr. SWALWELL of Cali- Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of after the firearm was transferred; to the fornia, Ms. BROWNLEY of California, the Rules of the House of Representa- Committee on the Judiciary. Ms. SHALALA, Mr. LEVIN of Cali- By Mr. MALINOWSKI (for himself and fornia, Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. CASE, Mr. tives, the following statements are sub- Mr. CLEAVER): TAKANO, Mrs. HAYES, Ms. WASSERMAN mitted regarding the specific powers H.R. 4491. A bill to amend the Securities SCHULTZ, Mr. COURTNEY, Ms. granted to Congress in the Constitu- Exchange Act of 1934 to require shareholder SCHRIER, Mr. CASTEN of Illinois, Mr. tion to enact the accompanying bill or authorization before a public company may ESPAILLAT, Mr. BEYER, Mr. LAN- joint resolution. make certain political expenditures, and for GEVIN, Ms. PORTER, Mr. NEGUSE, Mrs. By Mr. BUDD: other purposes; to the Committee on Finan- DAVIS of California, and Mr. H.R. 4484. cial Services. MORELLE): Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Ms. MOORE (for herself, Mr. STIV- H. Res. 589. A resolution expressing the lation pursuant to the following: ERS, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. GONZALEZ of need for immediate climate action in re- Article 1, Section 8. Texas, Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of sponse to the United Nations Intergovern- By Mr. PENCE: Pennsylvania, Mr. ESTES, and Mr. mental Panel on Climate Change Special Re- H.R. 4485. MOONEY of West Virginia): port on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 4492. A bill to protect the investment Changing Climate; to the Committee on En- choices of investors in the United States, ergy and Commerce, and in addition to the lation pursuant to the following: and for other purposes; to the Committee on Committees on Foreign Affairs, Natural Re- Article I, Section 8 of the United States Financial Services. sources, and Science, Space, and Technology, Constitution, specifically Clause 1 (relating By Ms. NORTON: for a period to be subsequently determined to providing for the general welfare of the H.R. 4493. A bill to provide a short-term by the Speaker, in each case for consider- United States) and Clause 18 (relating to the disability insurance program for Federal em- ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- power to make all laws necessary and proper ployees for disabilities that are not work-re- risdiction of the committee concerned. for carrying out the powers vested in Con- lated, and for other purposes; to the Com- By Mr. MCCARTHY: gress) and clause 17 (relating to authority mittee on Oversight and Reform. H. Res. 590. A resolution raising a question over the district as the seat of government), By Mr. PETERSON (for himself, Mr. of the privileges of the House. and Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 (relating STAUBER, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Mr. By Mr. BERA (for himself, Mr. SCHIFF, to the power of Congress to dispose of and GALLAGHER, Mr. KIND, Mr. Ms. JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. DAVID P. make all needful rules and regulations re- MOOLENAAR, and Mr. HUIZENGA): ROE of Tennessee, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. specting the territory or other property be- H.R. 4494. A bill to direct the Secretary of BILIRAKIS, Mr. KATKO, and Ms. longing to the United States). the Interior to reissue a final rule relating to SCHRIER): By Mr. MCNERNEY: listing of the gray wolf in the Western Great H. Res. 592. A resolution recognizing the H.R. 4486. Lakes under the Endangered Species Act of anniversary of the eradication of smallpox Congress has the power to enact this legis- 1973, and for other purposes; to the Com- and the importance of vaccination in the lation pursuant to the following: mittee on Natural Resources. United States and worldwide; to the Com- Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of By Mr. RUIZ (for himself, Mr. CAL- mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in ad- the United States grants Congress the au- VERT, Mr. AGUILAR, and Mr. COOK): dition to the Committee on Science, Space, thority to enact this bill. H.R. 4495. A bill to authorize the Secretary and Technology, for a period to be subse- By Mr. KIND: of Health and Human Services, acting quently determined by the Speaker, in each H.R. 4487. through the Director of the Indian Health case for consideration of such provisions as Congress has the power to enact this legis- Service, to acquire private land to facilitate fall within the jurisdiction of the committee lation pursuant to the following: access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness concerned. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 Center in Hemet, California, and for other By Mr. CURTIS (for himself, Mr. SMITH By Mr. RICHMOND: purposes; to the Committee on Natural Re- of New Jersey, Mr. MCKINLEY, Mr. H.R. 4488. sources, and in addition to the Committee on DIAZ-BALART, Mr. TIPTON, and Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Energy and Commerce, for a period to be STIVERS): lation pursuant to the following: subsequently determined by the Speaker, in H. Res. 593. A resolution expressing the This bill is introduced pursuant to the each case for consideration of such provi- sense of the House of Representatives that powers granted to Congress under the Gen- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the the whistleblower complaint received on Au- eral Welfare Clause (Art. 1 Sec. 8 Cl. 1), the committee concerned. gust 12, 2019, by the Inspector General of the Commerce Clause (Art. 1 Sec. 8 Cl. 3), and By Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia (for Intelligence Community should be trans- the Necessary and Proper Clause (Art. 1 Sec. himself, Mr. DUNN, Mr. RICE of South mitted immediately to the Select Committee 8 Cl. 18). Carolina, Mr. ROUZER, Mr. YOHO, Mr. on Intelligence of the Senate and the Perma- Further, this statement of constitutional YOUNG, Mrs. ROBY, and Mr. HARDER nent Select Committee on Intelligence of the authority is made for the sole purpose of of California): House of Representatives; to the Committee compliance with clause 7 of Rule XII of the H.R. 4496. A bill to extend indemnity for on Intelligence (Permanent Select). Rules of the House of Representatives and wildfires and hurricanes, and for other pur- By Mr. GRIJALVA (for himself, Mr. shall have no bearing on judicial review of poses; to the Committee on Agriculture. DEFAZIO, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. GARCI´A the accompanying bill. By Ms. SHALALA (for herself, Ms. of Illinois, Ms. HAALAND, Ms. NORTON, By Ms. JOHNSON of Texas: PRESSLEY, Ms. TLAIB, Ms. JACKSON Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. JOHNSON of H.R. 4489. LEE, Ms. MOORE, and Ms. HAALAND): Georgia, Mr. KHANNA, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 4497. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. RUSH, Ms. WILD, lation pursuant to the following: cation Act of 1965 to make improvements to Mr. POCAN, and Mr. HUFFMAN): Article 1, Section 8 the Federal Student Aid Office, and for other H. Res. 594. A resolution expressing pro- By Mr. BURGESS: purposes; to the Committee on Education found concern about threats to human H.R. 4490. and Labor. rights, the rule of law, democracy, and the Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. SIRES (for himself, Mr. YOHO, environment in Brazil; to the Committee on lation pursuant to the following: Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. PALLONE, and Mr. Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Com- Article I, Section 8, Clause 3: To regulate PASCRELL): mittees on Financial Services, and the Judi- commerce with foreign Nations, and among H.R. 4498. A bill to amend the Immigration ciary, for a period to be subsequently deter- the several States, and with the Indian and Nationality Act to encourage Canadian mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- Tribes; and tourism to the United States; to the Com- sideration of such provisions as fall within Article I, Section 8, Clause 18: To make all mittee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. laws which shall be necessary and proper for the Committee on Ways and Means, for a pe- By Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI (for him- carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- riod to be subsequently determined by the self, Mr. HOLDING, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- Speaker, in each case for consideration of WILSON of South Carolina, Mr. CON- stitution in the Government of the United

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States or in any Department or Officer H.R. 912: Mr. SIRES, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. Ms. WILD, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mrs. thereof. SEWELL of Alabama, Mr. JOYCE of Ohio, Mr. MURPHY of Florida, Mr. BRINDISI, Mrs. By Mr. MALINOWSKI: BLUMENAUER, Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mrs. BEATTY, and Mr. CARSON of Indiana. H.R. 4491. KIRKPATRICK, and Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. H.R. 2426: Mr. BABIN, Mr. GOODEN, Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 925: Mr. LARSEN of Washington and CRAIG, and Ms. HILL of California. lation pursuant to the following: Mr. LIPINSKI. H.R. 2435: Mr. CALVERT. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the Con- H.R. 955: Mr. TRONE. H.R. 2460: Mr. STEUBE. stitution of the United States. H.R. 959: Mr. LIPINSKI. H.R. 2482: Mr. LOWENTHAL and Mr. LAWSON By Ms. MOORE: H.R. 960: Mr. KIM, Mr. LIPINSKI, and Mr. of Florida. H.R. 4492. NORMAN. H.R. 2487: Mr. RUTHERFORD. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1024: Mr. PALAZZO. H.R. 2496: Ms. JAYAPAL. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1034: Mr. LONG. H.R. 2571: Mr. KEVIN HERN of Oklahoma. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 H.R. 1043: Mr. CARTER of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 2599: Mr. TED LIEU of California. By Ms. NORTON: ZELDIN, and Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. H.R. 2681: Ms. KENDRA S. HORN of Okla- H.R. 4493. H.R. 1098: Mr. KELLER. homa. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1139: Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ. H.R. 2711: Mrs. BEATTY, Ms. KUSTER of New lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1154: Mr. CRIST and Mr. CASE. Hampshire, Mr. NADLER, Mr. ESPAILLAT, and clause 18 of section 8 of article I of the H.R. 1173: Ms. JACKSON LEE. Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Constitution. H.R. 1175: Mr. CORREA. H.R. 2739: Ms. STEFANIK. By Mr. PETERSON: H.R. 1185: Mr. PAPPAS. H.R. 2771: Mr. KELLER. H.R. 4494. H.R. 1194: Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. H.R. 2846: Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1210: Mr. BACON. CUELLAR, and Mr. FITZPATRICK. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1329: Mr. LARSEN of Washington. H.R. 2895: Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the U.S. H.R. 1345: Mr. LARSEN of Washington. H.R. 2903: Mr. BARR and Mr. DUNN. Constitution. H.R. 1349: Mr. PANETTA and Mr. H.R. 2982: Mr. PHILLIPS. By Mr. RUIZ: BALDERSON. H.R. 2993: Mrs. LAWRENCE. H.R. 4495. H.R. 1350: Ms. KENDRA S. HORN of Okla- H.R. 3001: Mr. NEGUSE. Congress has the power to enact this legis- homa. H.R. 3115: Mr. YOUNG, Miss GONZA´ LEZ- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1374: Mrs. HARTZLER and Mr. CARTER COLO´ N of Puerto Rico, Mr. SARBANES, and Article I, section 8, Clauses 1 and 18 of the of Georgia. Mrs. FLETCHER. United States Constitution, to provide for H.R. 1375: Mr. GROTHMAN. H.R. 3157: Mr. LEVIN of California. the general welfare and make all laws nec- H.R. 1379: Mrs. BUSTOS. H.R. 3165: Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. essary and proper to carry out the powers of H.R. 1434: Mrs. WAGNER and Mr. WEBSTER H.R. 3182: Mr. GIANFORTE, Ms. FOXX of Congress. of Florida. North Carolina, Ms. JACKSON LEE, and Mr. By Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia: H.R. 1530: Mr. BUDD. BACON. H.R. 4496. H.R. 1556: Mr. POSEY. H.R. 3218: Mr. BAIRD. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1557: Mr. GRIJALVA. H.R. 3222: Ms. BROWNLEY of California. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1661: Mr. MASSIE and Mr. AMODEI. H.R. 3272: Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Article I, Section 8 of the United States H.R. 1683: Mr. SPANO. H.R. 3280: Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. Constitution. H.R. 1695: Mr. NEWHOUSE. H.R. 3289: Mr. MARCHANT and Mr. ENGEL. By Ms. SHALALA: H.R. 1709: Ms. UNDERWOOD. H.R. 3396: Mr. LOEBSACK. H.R. 1715: Ms. DELBENE. H.R. 4497. H.R. 3451: Mr. FOSTER. H.R. 1747: Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3452: Mr. CICILLINE and Mr. MORELLE. H.R. 1749: Mrs. HARTZLER. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3463: Mr. CONNOLLY and Ms. JOHNSON H.R. 1753: Mr. WALTZ. to lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts, of Texas. H.R. 1754: Mr. BROWN of Maryland, Mr. DA- and Excises, to pay the Debts, and provide H.R. 3473: Mr. KEATING. VIDSON of Ohio, Mr. POSEY, and Mrs. LAW- for the common Defence and general Welfare H.R. 3495: Mr. SPANO, Mr. HUFFMAN, Ms. RENCE. of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts CRAIG, Mr. KILMER, Mrs. MILLER, and Mr. H.R. 1766: Mr. LAMB, Mr. CHABOT, and Mr. and Excises shall be uniform throughout the HOLDING. COOK. United States. H.R. 3555: Ms. DELBENE. H.R. 1767: Mr. TRONE. H.R. 3570: Ms. LOFGREN and Mrs. AXNE. By Mr. SIRES: H.R. 1869: Mr. SIRES, Mr. WALTZ, Mr. H.R. 3636: Ms. KENDRA S. HORN of Okla- H.R. 4498. SCHWEIKERT, Mrs. RODGERS of Washington, homa. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. PAPPAS, Ms. MOORE, Mr. GROTHMAN, Mr. H.R. 3637: Ms. NORTON and Mr. TED LIEU of lation pursuant to the following: VEASEY, and Mr. KELLER. California. Pursuant to clause 3(d) (1) of rule XIII of H.R. 1954: Mr. GROTHMAN. H.R. 3654: Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER. the Rules of the House of Representatives, H.R. 1968: Mrs. RADEWAGEN. H.R. 3655: Mr. FERGUSON. the Committee finds the authority for this H.R. 1975: Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mex- H.R. 3662: Mr. COHEN. legislation in article I, section 8 of the Con- ico. H.R. 3665: Mr. BUCSHON. stitution. H.R. 1981: Ms. MENG. H.R. 3749: Mrs. HARTZLER. f H.R. 1996: Mr. CHABOT. H.R. 3764: Mr. TRONE, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. H.R. 2000: Mr. HORSFORD. RASKIN, Mr. LAMB, and Ms. JAYAPAL. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 2089: Mr. BRINDISI. H.R. 3798: Mr. NADLER. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 2148: Mr. CASTEN of Illinois. H.R. 3799: Mr. TAKANO. were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 2214: Ms. JOHNSON of Texas and Mr. H.R. 3814: Mr. SCALISE. COX of California. H.R. 3819: Mr. KEATING. tions, as follows: H.R. 2215: Mr. TAKANO. H.R. 3833: Mr. LAMB. H.R. 3: Mr. ENGEL, Ms. CASTOR of Florida, H.R. 2225: Mr. LAWSON of Florida. H.R. 3851: Mr. CUNNINGHAM and Mrs. LEE of Ms. FRANKEL, Mr. EVANS, Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. H.R. 2236: Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Nevada. NORCROSS, Ms. MOORE, Mr. KILDEE, Ms. NOR- H.R. 2256: Mr. HIMES and Mr. TED LIEU of H.R. 3930: Mr. CARTER of Georgia. TON, and Mr. MCGOVERN. California. H.R. 3932: Mr. ROUZER, Ms. TITUS, Mrs. H.R. 88: Mr. PETERSON. H.R. 2321: Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. MCBATH, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. SEWELL of Ala- H.R. 94: Mr. KENNEDY and Ms. MCCOLLUM. H.R. 2382: Mr. NEWHOUSE and Mr. EMMER. bama, Ms. WILD, Ms. NORTON, Ms. STEFANIK, H.R. 132: Mr. VARGAS. H.R. 2398: Mrs. AXNE and Mr. BLUMENAUER. and Mr. PAPPAS. H.R. 333: Mr. LYNCH. H.R. 2420: Mr. MORELLE, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. H.R. 3948: Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ. H.R. 444: Ms. STEFANIK and Mr. PAPPAS. KEATING, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. GOTTHEIMER, H.R. 3951: Mr. MEEKS. H.R. 510: Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio, Ms. Ms. SHERRILL, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. CUMMINGS, H.R. 3956: Mr. COLE and Mrs. KIRKPATRICK. SCHRIER, and Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Ms. KAPTUR, Ms. HOULAHAN, and Mr. SCHNEI- H.R. 3968: Mr. YOHO, Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of H.R. 535: Ms. SA´ NCHEZ. DER. Georgia, Mr. CRENSHAW, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. H.R. 548: Mr. GOSAR. H.R. 2423: Mrs. WALORSKI, Mr. YOUNG, Mr. MITCHELL, Mr. STIVERS, Mr. WILSON of South H.R. 553: Mr. ROY. WALDEN, Mrs. LESKO, Mr. CRENSHAW, Mr. Carolina, Mr. DUNN, Mr. POSEY, Mr. NORMAN, H.R. 587: Mr. DEUTCH. SUOZZI, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. MARSHALL, Mr. Mr. HUIZENGA, Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia, H.R. 647: Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. STAUBER, and HIGGINS of New York, Mr. BURCHETT, Mr. and Mr. ROUZER. Mr. RESCHENTHALER. LIPINSKI, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Miss RICE of New H.R. 3972: Mr. CARTER of Georgia. H.R. 808: Mr. LAWSON of Florida. York, Mrs. AXNE, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. H.R. 3975: Mr. GIANFORTE. H.R. 836: Mr. LIPINSKI and Mr. GONZALEZ of TONKO, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Ms. NORTON, H.R. 4078: Mr. NADLER. Texas. Mr. NADLER, Ms. FRANKEL, Ms. HAALAND, Mr. H.R. 4107: Ms. JAYAPAL. H.R. 884: Mr. PETERSON. WITTMAN, Mr. JOHN W. ROSE of Tennessee, H.R. 4165: Mr. VELA.

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H.R. 4175: Mr. CRIST. H.R. 4416: Ms. CLARKE of New York. Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. POCAN, Mr. H.R. 4193: Mr. QUIGLEY, Ms. CRAIG, Mr. COO- H.R. 4428: Ms. HILL of California, Ms. NOR- MCHENRY, Mr. LANGEVIN, and Mr. GOODEN. PER, Mr. WALTZ, Mr. ENGEL, and Ms. KUSTER TON, and Mr. SOTO. H. Res. 543: Mr. ENGEL. of New Hampshire. H.R. 4429: Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER. H. Res. 552: Mr. SHERMAN. H.R. 4236: Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. H.R. 4435: Ms. JAYAPAL. H. Res. 560: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. TLAIB, H.R. 4270: Mr. ENGEL. AST AETZ H.R. 4446: Mr. M and Mr. G . Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ, Ms. LEE of California, H.R. 4272: Mr. CASE. H.R. 4460: Mr. PAPPAS. H.R. 4295: Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. HAS- H.J. Res. 38: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. H.R. 4300: Mr. CLEAVER and Mr. SHERMAN. TINGS, Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. JOHN- H. Con. Res. 27: Mr. SENSENBRENNER. H.R. 4301: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK. SON of Georgia, Mr. LEWIS, and Ms. MOORE. H. Con. Res. 58: Mr. BUCSHON. H.R. 4307: Mr. ROUDA and Mr. BERA. H. Res. 565: Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. AMODEI, H. Res. 49: Mr. WITTMAN. H.R. 4339: Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, Mr. COSTA, H. Res. 189: Mr. KIM, Ms. UNDERWOOD, Mr. H.R. 4346: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. KEATING, Mr. LIPINSKI, and Mr. MITCH- HARDER of California, and Mr. NEWHOUSE. H.R. 4355: Ms. SLOTKIN. ELL. H.R. 4370: Mr. FITZPATRICK. H. Res. 234: Ms. ESHOO. H. Res. 576: Ms. SPEIER and Ms. NORTON. H.R. 4387: Mr. EVANS. H. Res. 323: Mr. BRINDISI. H.R. 4390: Ms. HAALAND. H. Res. 384: Mr. WITTMAN. H. Res. 578: Mr. GROTHMAN. H.R. 4404: Ms. JACKSON LEE. H. Res. 517: Mr. KINZINGER, Mr. HARDER of H. Res. 580: Mr. ROSE of New York. H.R. 4405: Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. EVANS, and California, Mr. GALLAGHER, Mr. ROUDA, Mr. H. Res. 587: Mr. CROW and Mr. DAVID SCOTT Ms. HOULAHAN. SENSENBRENNER, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, of Georgia.

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Vol. 165 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 No. 155 Senate The Senate met at 10 a.m. and was ficult, tough spring getting the crops ment obsession for nearly 3 years called to order by the President pro in. There is a crop to be harvested, now—a never-ending impeachment pa- tempore (Mr. GRASSLEY). however, and farmers will now be doing rade in search of a rationale. f that job. They hope they can cover The very day President Trump was their costs. And while they are doing inaugurated, the Washington Post ran PRAYER that, they are thinking about putting a news story with this headline: ‘‘The The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- in next year’s crop. campaign to impeach President Trump fered the following prayer: Passing the U.S.-Mexico-Canada has begun.’’ That was the day of his in- Let us pray. Agreement would inject more certainty auguration. Later that year, there Eternal God, thank You for Your into the plans that the farmers have were articles of impeachment intro- sanctifying truth. Use our lawmakers about this year’s harvest and the plans duced over the President’s language. to live Your truth for the glory of Your they have for next year’s crop. Passage So clearly, this has been an ongoing Name. May Your truth keep them from of that would signal to the world that project for House Democrats since the things that can pollute their lives we here in the Congress are very seri- practically the moment that Secretary and dishonor You. ous about passing new, modern trade Clinton lost the election. Lord, forgive us when we are reluc- arrangements. For months, Democrats insisted that tant to submit to You with our bodies, Yet we are running out of calendar Special Counsel Mueller’s investigation minds, and spirits. Make us all vessels days in 2019. Congress must step up and or the work of the Senate Intelligence of honor prepared for every good work. deliver for our hard-working farmers, Committee would prove their theories We pray in Your strong Name. Amen. as well as workers in America and about a conspiracy between the Trump f small business in America and, in a campaign and Russia. It didn’t happen. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE sense, by getting this agreement The facts disappointed them, but the The President pro tempore led the passed, helping all of America. The impeachment parade kept marching Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: time for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada along. Agreement is now. Yesterday, even though a bipartisan I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Repub- I yield the floor. committee investigation into the new lic for which it stands, one nation under God, I suggest the absence of a quorum. whistleblower allegations is under- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The way—and just hours after the Presi- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. clerk will call the roll. dent offered to publicize the details of CRAMER). The Senator from Iowa. The senior assistant legislative clerk his phone call with the President of Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask proceeded to call the roll. Ukraine—the dam finally broke. unanimous consent to address the Sen- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Speaker PELOSI couldn’t hold back the ate for 1 minute as in morning busi- ask unanimous consent that the order far left any longer. Before any of us ness. for the quorum call be rescinded. even had the facts in hand, she caved The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to the left and announced an impeach- objection, it is so ordered. objection, it is so ordered. ment inquiry. f f If this all sounds familiar, that is be- cause at the time—literally, 1 week UNITED STATES-MEXICO-CANADA RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY ago—the same Democrats were shout- TRADE AGREEMENT LEADER ing about impeaching Justice Mr. GRASSLEY. We are getting to- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- Kavanaugh. That rush to judgment was ward the end of the year, and one of jority leader is recognized. based on a sketchy story in a major the issues I would like to get done— f newspaper that promptly had to pub- which has to go through the House of lish an enormous correction. But 1 Representatives first—is the U.S.-Mex- TRUMP ADMINISTRATION week later, here they go again, threat- ico-Canada Agreement. In regard to Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, yes- ening impeachment without the facts that agreement’s helping agriculture, I terday evening, Speaker PELOSI an- in hand. want to start by laying out the fact nounced that the House of Representa- Senate Republicans support the es- that there is a lot of anxiety in agricul- tives will begin what she called ‘‘an of- tablished proper procedures for consid- tural America. ficial impeachment inquiry.’’ But, real- ering this whistleblower report. In the Even though the harvest is about to ly, we know that House Democrats meantime, while our friends across the start across Iowa, we had a really dif- have been indulging their impeach- Capitol rush to judgment and dive

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Mr. President, ear- Republican proposal that we insist on Rounds, Cory Gardner, Steve Daines, lier this year, President Trump led the fully funding these projects for our own Tim Scott, Shelley Moore Capito, John Federal Government to recognize our servicemembers. Barrasso, Jerry Moran, Mitch McCon- insecure southern border for what it is: With the Kentuckians I represent, nell. a national emergency, a humanitarian this is pretty simple. Kentuckians Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I and security crisis. Congress had heard want our Nation to have a secure suggest the absence of a quorum. plea after plea for more border security southern border. Kentuckians want full The PRESIDING OFFICER. The funding. We heard from senior leaders funding for the middle school at Fort clerk will call the roll. and career Border Patrol officers. We Campbell—funding they have been The senior assistant legislative clerk heard about all the surging illegal waiting on for years, which is funding proceeded to call the roll. Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask crossings, the unprecedented numbers I proudly secured in the first place. unanimous consent that the order for of family units, and the strain on our Kentuckians know perfectly well that the quorum call be rescinded. facilities. with everything the United States of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Yet Washington Democrats decided America spends money on, there is no objection, it is so ordered. that giving this very real crisis the re- earthly reason the Democrats should sources it required might anger the far force us to have one or the other. They f left, which wants them to oppose Presi- don’t want to be used as pawns in the LEGISLATIVE SESSION dent Trump at any cost. So the Presi- Democrats’ political games. dent tapped into a longstanding, 40- Even my Democratic colleagues who plus-year-old Presidential authority don’t support the administration’s bor- RELATING TO A NATIONAL EMER- and reprogrammed a narrow set of der security agenda should not take GENCY DECLARED BY THE funds to address the urgent crisis. out their frustrations on our Armed PRESIDENT ON FEBRUARY 15, I have never been shy about my com- Forces. Every single Member of this 2019 mitment to the institution of Congress body should be able to support the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under and its unique authorities, not the measure to fully fund military con- the previous order, the Senate will re- least being the appropriation of tax- struction. I would urge all of my col- sume legislative session. payer dollars. But we are talking about leagues to vote yes on that motion S.J. Res. 54 is discharged, and the 40-plus-year-old Presidential authori- later today. Senate will proceed to the consider- ation of the joint resolution, which the ties in current law. Unlike President f Obama, who vaguely shrugged off the clerk will report. Federal Code when he established his RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME The senior assistant legislative clerk DACA policy, President Trump’s deci- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under read as follows: sion was squarely within existing law. the previous order, the leadership time A joint resolution (S.J. Res. 54) relating to is reserved. a national emergency declared by the Presi- Nevertheless, our Democratic col- dent on February 15, 2019. leagues made the Senate vote to undo f Thereupon, the Committee on Armed the President’s declaration back in MORNING BUSINESS Services was discharged, and the Sen- March. Their resolution fell far short The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under ate proceeded to consider the joint res- of earning a veto-proof majority. olution. Now, still unwilling to work with the the previous order, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- President and Republicans on a long- ator from South Dakota is recognized. term bipartisan solution for border se- 10:30 a.m., with Senators permitted to NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT curity, Senate Democrats are making speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, readers us repeat the same show vote again. of Forbes might have seen an article f I would urge all colleagues to once earlier this month entitled ‘‘Russian again vote for border security and vote EXECUTIVE SESSION Navy To Be First To Field Hypersonic against the Democrats’ resolution Cruise Missiles on Submarines.’’ Arti- when it comes up later today. cles like this are a timely reminder of I understand the Democratic leader- EXECUTIVE CALENDAR the ever-present need to invest in our ship would like to invent a false choice Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I military. between border security and other im- move to proceed to executive session to It can be easy to take U.S. military portant military construction projects. consider Calendar No. 450. superiority for granted, but our mili- They want to tell the American people The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tary preeminence did not come out of that we can either have border security question is on agreeing to the motion. nowhere. Our military is strong as a re- or these other important projects, but The motion was agreed to. sult of sustained investment and com- for some reason, we can’t have both. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The mitment. If we don’t stay committed There are two problems to that argu- clerk will report the nomination. to maintaining our military strength ment: The senior assistant legislative clerk and advantage, we will lose them. Problem No. 1 is that it is a false read the nomination of Eugene Scalia, Meanwhile, as the Forbes article re- choice of Democrats’ own invention. of Virginia, to be Secretary of Labor. minds us, other countries are busy in- The only reason there could be any CLOTURE MOTION vesting in their militaries. Great pow- tradeoff between border security and Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ers with aggressive military tendencies these other priorities is their refusal to send a cloture motion to the desk. are building up their armed forces and support commonsense border security. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- investing in the weapons and equip- The only reason there is any tradeoff is ture motion having been presented ment of the future. We need to ensure that Democrats have refused to work under rule XXII, the Chair directs the that our military is not falling behind. with the President. clerk to read the motion. Later today, we will vote on addi- Problem No. 2 of their argument is The senior assistant legislative clerk tional measures related to the National that Congress has the full power to en- read as follows: Defense Authorization Act—legislation sure that all of the military construc- CLOTURE MOTION that we take up every year to author- tion projects are fully funded. Work is We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- ize funding for our military and our na- ongoing on appropriations and the ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the tional defense. Both the House and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:41 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G25SE6.001 S25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE September 25, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5675 Senate passed versions of this legisla- tempting target for aggressive regimes dent Zelensky, should be requested and tion this summer. Now Members from and evil men. Strength, on the other provided, with special focus on the both Houses are working on reconciling hand, can and does restrain those who phone call that took place with Mr. the House and Senate versions of the might otherwise pursue war with the Putin a few days after the Zelensky bill. The Senate-passed National De- United States or our allies. Maintain- call on July 25. fense Authorization Act was a strong ing our military strength helps ensure The timing of the departures of the bill, and I hope the final bill will look the security of our country and her in- U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine and the a lot like it. habitants, and it also helps promote former Director of National Intel- Right now, our military is rebuilding peace around the world. ligence and his Principal Deputy must after years of underfunding and the We can’t change the fact that there be investigated, as well as the move- strains of the global War on Terror. will always be bad actors who will ments of President Trump’s personal In November 2018, the bipartisan Na- threaten our freedom and security, but attorney, Rudy Giuliani, the cor- tional Defense Strategy Commission we can ensure that we are always pre- respondence between him and the released a report warning that our pared to meet any threat. White House, and his interactions with readiness had eroded to the point I look forward to passing a strong foreign governments. We must learn where we might struggle to win a war National Defense Authorization Act in what actions President Trump or his against a major power like Russia or the very near future. aides took to withhold congressionally China, and the Commission noted that I yield the floor. directed security aid to Ukraine and we would be especially vulnerable if we RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER why and more besides. The answers to these questions and were ever called on to fight a war on The PRESIDING OFFICER. The others can be pursued by the House two fronts. Democratic leader is recognized. committees involved in the impeach- Here in the Senate, Members of both TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ment inquiry, and that is precisely parties have been working together to Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, last what the inquiry is for. The release of address the military’s rebuilding needs night, Speaker NANCY PELOSI an- the transcript of one of President nounced that the House of Representa- and ensure that we are prepared to Trump’s calls with President Zelensky meet any threat. tives would begin a formal impeach- that just came out will not assuage our The bipartisan National Defense Au- ment inquiry of President Trump. I concerns or the public’s concerns. thorization Act that we passed in the have spoken to her many times over Based on early reports, it may height- Senate in June authorizes funding for the past few days. I know she did not en them. We must remember that the our military’s current needs and for make this decision lightly and took no President was reported to have had the equipment and technology of the pleasure in making it. It is her care- several calls with President Zelensky future. It invests in ships, combat vehi- fully considered judgment that it is over the summer, and his administra- cles, and planes—including develop- now in the best interest of our country tion has a well-earned reputation for ment of the future B–21 bomber, which and our Constitution to proceed with dishonesty, altered facts, and incom- will be based at Ellsworth Air Force an impeachment inquiry. plete disclosure in public releases. Base in my home State of South Da- I strongly support Speaker PELOSI’s We need to see the complete, kota—and continued procurement of decision. If we don’t reckon with Presi- unredacted whistleblower complaint the F–35 Joint Strike Fighter, which I dent Trump’s persistent trans- without further delay. The whistle- hope will someday soon be based at Joe gressions, the very foundation of this blower must be allowed to testify with- Foss Field in Sioux Falls. It authorizes great Republic will be at risk. The out fear of intimidation, and then we funding for research and development President kept pushing and pushing must pursue the many relevant ave- and advanced technology. It authorizes and pushing the constitutional enve- nues of inquiry that I just described. funds to modernize our nuclear arsenal lope. Finally, the President’s conduct Yesterday afternoon, the entire Sen- to maximize our deterrence capabili- made an impeachment inquiry un- ate—all 47 Democrats and 53 Repub- ties. It focuses on ensuring that we are avoidable. licans—agreed to my resolution calling equipped to meet threats on new The events of recent days have for the whistleblower complaint to be fronts, including in the space and cyber brought sharply into focus the question transmitted immediately to Congress— domains. of whether President Trump abused the a reflection of the seriousness with Of course, while up-to-date weapons, powers of his office and betrayed the which these events are viewed on both equipment, and technology are essen- public trust for personal political gain. sides of the aisle. This was unexpected. tial, the greatest strength of our mili- In open defiance of the law, his admin- In the past, when we have asked to tary is our men and women in uniform. istration has thus far sought to block look into President Trump, our Repub- Both the Senate and House versions of the transmission of an official whistle- lican colleagues have stonewalled. But the National Defense Authorization blower complaint to Congress. The na- to their credit, they realized the seri- Act authorize a 3.1-percent pay in- ture of that whistleblower complaint ousness of this situation and unani- crease for our troops—the largest in- has been deemed both credible and ur- mously agreed to support our resolu- crease in a decade. This is not only gent by one of President Trump’s own tion. I hope, I pray it is a harbinger of something our troops have earned, it is senior-level appointees—the Inspector things to come, where we can look at also an important way to retain troops General of the Intelligence Commu- the facts, not the politics, and come to in our All-Volunteer Force when the nity. conclusions because, without doubt, economy is as strong as it is. Both the According to public reports, this the White House and the President’s House and Senate bills also focus on complaint may detail how the Presi- congressional allies will rush to call addressing the recent significant dent of the United States corrupted this effort a partisan witch hunt no health and safety issues faced by many America’s foreign policy by pressuring matter how serious the allegations or families with private on-base housing. the leader of a foreign nation to dam- how evenhanded the inquiry. I would I hope House and Senate conferees age a leading political rival—an offense remind everyone that just yesterday, will produce a strong bill and that both the President may have committed, every Senate Republican agreed that Houses will be able to pass this legisla- whether or not there was an explicit the White House’s decision to block the tion in the near future. quid pro quo. The President went on to whistleblower complaint from Congress In a 1793 address to Congress, Presi- admit on live television that he spoke was wrong. There was unanimous, bi- dent George Washington noted: to the President of Ukraine about his partisan agreement in the Senate on If we desire to avoid insult, we must be political rival and about military aid that point. Not a single Senator ob- able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, to the country. jected. Let me be clear, nonetheless, one of the most powerful instruments of our The timeline of events that led to the because I know accusations of par- rising prosperity, it must be known that we whistleblower complaint must be scru- tisanship are already being written. are at all times ready for war. tinized. The nature of President This inquiry was not taken up for par- The surest way of preserving peace is Trump’s communications with Presi- tisan reasons, and it does not prejudge to be strong militarily. Weakness is a dent Putin, as well as Ukrainian Presi- an outcome.

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We talked about nu- offense or impeachable offenses. If it the budget because they were very clear power and gun rights and comes to that, the Senate will be the much needed. These are not frivolous healthcare for our veterans. We even scene of the trial, Senators the jurors. projects at all. A vote for the President talked a little bit about an invasive We must take our responsibility with today is a vote in favor of cutting fund- fish species, Asian carp, and how that the utmost gravity. Our Framers—not ing for our military and slashing sup- is affecting our beautiful rivers. trusting our liberty to one branch of port for critical military projects in There was one thing that continued government alone, afraid of the ever- red States as well as blue. to come out through the course of this present danger of tyranny of an over- Second, and maybe even more impor- telephone townhall, and I bet you can reaching Executive—provided a remedy tantly, my Republican colleagues guess what the topic was that people to Congress should the Executive at- should vote to terminate the emer- continued to talk about. tempt to subvert or violate the Con- gency declaration today on constitu- Now, bear in mind that Tennesseans stitution of the United States. tional grounds. Under the Constitu- are, by and large, very dismissive of We are not yet at the stage where tion, the power of the purse lies with what I call the DC shining object story any judgments can be made one way or Congress not the President. By declar- of the day. Tennesseans are much more the other, but I remind my colleagues ing a national emergency, the Presi- interested in the story of their lives, today that if the day should come when dent has trampled on that authority but yesterday’s news—that breathless we are called upon to carry out our and is violating the constitutional sep- race to make news—really had Ten- constitutional duty, history will judge aration of powers. We know what an nesseans talking. whether we did so faithfully or not. emergency is—soldiers at risk, the risk Yesterday, House Democrats, sup- History will judge if each of us acted as of war. Of course, the President should ported by their friends in the Senate, a solemn juror of democracy, who have flexibility then but not on a pol- gathered to announce their intention placed fidelity to the Constitution and icy decision where there is great dis- to begin formal impeachment inquiries our system of government above the pute in the Congress and in the country against President Donald Trump. As narrow considerations of partisan poli- and when the President lost in the leg- you can imagine, this struck a chord tics. islative battle that ensued. By voting with my fellow Tennesseans. They may DECLARATION OF NATIONAL EMERGENCY to endorse the President’s emergency— be far outside the beltway bubble, but Mr. President, on another issue, not this expansive and political stretching they have been keeping a close eye on directly related but with the same of the word ‘‘emergency’’ in a way it what the Democrats have been up to cause, with the same worry, and with has never been stretched before—Re- for the past 3 years when it comes to the same concern, an overreaching Ex- publican Senators will set a dangerous President Donald Trump. ecutive—the emergency declaration. precedent that could embolden not just Let me tell you, they are not very The commencing of the impeachment this President but future Presidents to impressed with what has been hap- inquiry in the House, while significant, ignore congressional authority. pening. From their perspective, yester- is not the only significant action Con- So today my Republican colleagues day’s announcement was the culmina- gress will take today, nor is it the only face a choice of whether or not to de- tion of a 3-year witch hunt born of a action dealing with the President’s fend our troops, whether or not to de- grudge they have been holding against overreach. fend their States, whether or not to de- the President since their chosen can- Today the Senate will vote on Presi- fend this Chamber’s undeniable con- didate failed to win the 2016 election. dent Trump’s national emergency dec- stitutional powers. Before the President had taken his laration, which he is using to steal Last time we held this vote, 12 Re- oath of office—bear in mind, he was money from our military in order to publican colleagues joined us in voting President-elect at that time—in De- fund a border wall. Rather than accept to undo the emergency. I hope more do cember of 2016, Vanity Fair published the reality that a bipartisan majority so this time because this isn’t about an article entitled ‘‘Democrats are has repeatedly rejected this idea, and Republicans and Democrats. We don’t Paving the Way to Impeach Donald after dragging the country through the want any President, Democratic or Re- Trump.’’ Believe it or not, this was not longest government shutdown in Amer- publican, to overreach and use the just click bait. This was a published ar- ican history when he didn’t get his word ‘‘emergency’’ to overcome con- ticle in a major magazine in December way, President Trump deliberately cir- gressional will. This is about checks 2016. cumvented Congress. and balances, not about Republicans The article details a bill Senate Democrats universally opposed the and Democrats, and the need for the Democrats wanted to use to exploit al- President’s outrageous decision to de- Senate to rein in an out-of-control Ex- legations of conflicts of interest be- clare a national emergency, so let me ecutive. tween President-Elect Trump’s busi- direct my remarks this morning to my I yield the floor. ness dealings and President Trump’s Republican colleagues. I suggest the absence of a quorum. duties as President. Bear in mind, the There are two crucial reasons for my The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill was tailor-made to transform con- Republican colleagues to vote to termi- clerk will call the roll. flict allegations into impeachable nate this emergency. The senior assistant legislative clerk crimes. And bear in mind, this was con- First, the vote today is the surest proceeded to call the roll. ceived before President Trump became and likely the only way to restore Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. President, I President Trump. He was still Presi- funding the President has stolen from ask unanimous consent that the order dent-elect. He had not been sworn into our troops and military projects across for the quorum call be rescinded. office, and they were already writing the country. President Trump prom- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without legislation that would move to im- ised Mexico would pay for the wall, not objection, it is so ordered. peachment. It was the beginning of American taxpayers, and certainly not TRUMP ADMINISTRATION their mission toward impeachment, the military—the men and women and Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. President, even if they had to fabricate the means their families involved in keeping our yesterday evening I had the oppor- to get there. Nation secure. President Trump broke tunity to invite 100,000 of our fellow Let me tell you, they were deter- that promise, and now over 120 mili- Tennesseans to join me in a telephone mined to make it happen. The proof is tary projects hang in the balance: a townhall. We have found this is some- in black and white. In 2017, a group of middle school for military families in thing Tennesseans like. Instead of hav- House Democrats failed to muster Kentucky, medical facilities in North ing to drive to a location, they are able enough political will within their own

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How this Chamber, but on this one, I will how cover up his theft, cover up the frustrating that must have been for a urge a ‘‘no’’ vote. fact that he broke his word about Mex- party and a movement that all but As Members of the Senate—there are ico, and cover up the fact that this is a promised they would find a way to im- only 100 of us to represent 350 million vanity project. We are being asked to peach the President because they abso- Americans—we have a profound respon- give our constitutional blessing to lutely could not believe he won that sibility to support those who sacrifice President Trump’s contorting the law election in 2016. everything for our country. We should beyond recognition. It is important to remember and to not let this be a partisan issue. As I I believe that the Senate is the con- note the American people chose Presi- said, I voted for more funding for our science of the Nation. Contorting the dent Trump and not the Democratic troops than any Member of this body. law to undo congressional funding deci- candidate. That didn’t matter. Demo- From the soldier we have sent across sions by fiat is not following our con- crats vowed to take him down anyway. the globe to the military family left at science, and I will not stand for that. They were going to make him pay a home, we—all 100 of us—have a respon- We are being asked to take the first very heavy price by making him the sibility to these men and women, re- step to approve $3.6 billion in emer- victim of a campaign of personal de- gardless of our politics and our ide- gency spending to replace part of what struction. ology. It is that responsibility that has the President stole. Let’s make an- Now, conveniently, a year before the drawn me to the Senate floor today. I other thing clear. This spending is on election, here they go again. They are cannot and will not support this mo- top of the discretionary caps agreed to indicating they think they have tion. by Congress and the President. So we cracked the case. There is $6.1 billion. Let me say that are being asked to finance this coverup In November 2018, House Speaker again. There is $6.1 billion—that is $2.5 on our children and grandchildren NANCY PELOSI gave a statement to the billion from the Department of Defense through deficit spending. I would say this to the President: I Associated Press saying: ‘‘We shouldn’t and $3.6 billion from military construc- believe you said that Mexico was going impeach the president for political rea- tion projects—that President Trump to pay for your wall, not our troops, sons and we shouldn’t not impeach the has stolen from the men and women of not their families, and not future gen- president for political reasons.’’ our military in fiscal year 2019 alone, Let me tell you, for the West Ten- erations of American citizens. just that one year, to pay for his inef- If this were not troubling enough, nesseans participating in the telephone fective, vanity wall—a wall that he last week, the press reported in the townhall I mentioned earlier, it was boasted to the press last week was the Washington Post that the Trump ad- painfully obvious that congressional ‘‘Rolls-Royce’’ of walls. ministration does not even intend to Democrats had finally given up and But just like every Rolls-Royce in use this funding to replace what they embraced politics as usual. They see the middle of the desert, Trump’s wall stole. ‘‘The plan is to sell it as replen- this for what it is: vitriol, anger, jeal- is nothing more than outrageously ex- ishment money for the Defense Depart- ousy, spite. They know that President pensive and completely useless. Ex- ment for the $3.6 billion they took this Trump and a Republican-led House and perts agree that a wall will do nothing year,’’ said one administration official. Senate delivered much needed tax and to address the humanitarian crisis ‘‘Then, once they got it from Congress, regulatory relief, which was exactly along our southern border. they would take it again.’’ what the American people wanted and Families fleeing violence in their What is the saying? Fool Congress precisely what Tennesseans were tell- home countries—fleeing murder, rape, once, shame on you. Fool Congress ing us: Get government off our backs. and other crimes—are openly turning twice, well, shame on us. Congress got Get government off our land. Get gov- themselves over to Border Patrol offi- fooled once. Are we just going to stand ernment out of our pocketbooks. cials. They are not trying to sneak by idly and allow Congress to be fooled We are a nation built on the rule of across the border. It is a lot different again? law and a nation that believes in ad- than absconding across the border in I have heard a lot of speeches on this hering to that law. Tennesseans, and the middle of the night. floor, and politicians often wax poetic the American people, want fairness. What has $6.1 billion in stolen funds about their love of our troops. Yet this They want equal treatment. They want purchased for the American taxpayers? body—100 Members of this Senate, the Here is the money that was taken justice. And they know injustice when body that should be the conscience of away from our military: Children con- they see it. What they do not want is a our Nation—has done nothing to con- tinuing to go to a middle school in breathless revenge scheme orches- strain this President’s ability to con- Kentucky every day that Pentagon of- trated by a political party. tinue to steal from those troops. We ficials have described as ‘‘deficient, in- I yield the floor. have done little more than shrug at adequate, and undersized’’—we took I suggest the absence of a quorum. this abuse of our constitutional au- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. money from that to pay for the wall. thority. We have just looked away SASSE). The clerk will call the roll. Buildings that do not meet the mili- from the egregious treatment of our The legislative clerk proceeded to tary standards for fire safety or man- troops as a little more than a piggy call the roll. agement of explosives, putting Amer- bank for the President’s political pet Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I ask ican lives at risk—we took money from project. I don’t stand for that. I am not unanimous consent that the order for correcting that to pay for the wall. going to support that. I will not aban- the quorum call be rescinded. And there are numerous cases of infra- don our profound responsibility to sup- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without structure problems that are detri- port those who sacrifice everything for objection, it is so ordered. mental to our military’s readiness and our country. S.J. RES. 54 DOD’s national security mission. That I yield the floor. Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, today the is not even mentioning the military I suggest the absence of a quorum. Senate is going to be voting on the mo- housing with mold issues, inadequate The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tion to instruct conferees for the Na- daycare facilities for the children of clerk will call the roll. tional Defense Authorization Act to military families, and all the 127 mili- The legislative clerk proceeded to backfill the military construction tary construction projects President call the roll. money the President stole from our Trump canceled—not delayed but can- Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask troops to pay for his wall—a wall that celed—to pay for his Rolls-Royce of a unanimous consent that the order for he gave his word Mexico would pay for. wall in the middle of the desert. the quorum call be rescinded. This is very, very troublesome. I say The $6.1 billion for a Rolls-Royce in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without this as both dean of the Senate and as the middle of the desert is an even objection, it is so ordered.

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It doesn’t make solving these big challenges fac- which opinions count for more than the matter what was said or what was not ing our country nearly impossible. facts and politics trumps everything said; it is about relitigating the 2016 House Democrats aren’t doing what is else, including the law. election—something our Democratic right and what is best for our country; Yesterday evening, Speaker PELOSI colleagues have never ever been able to they are driving an even bigger wedge announced that the House is now mov- accept. They are trying to defy the vot- between the American people to serve ing full steam toward impeaching ers who voted for President Trump in their partisan political interests and President Trump. When the announce- 2016. using the Constitution to hedge a polit- ment was made, the only information Does a whistleblower complaint de- ical fight. they had in their hands was press re- serve to be examined and taken seri- Now, make no mistake about it— ports—no report of the transcript, no ously? Absolutely. In fact, the Senate when Special Counsel Mueller was facts, no evidence, no nothing—and Intelligence Committee, on which I and doing his investigation, it was an in- that is really all they needed. Any the Presiding Officer sit, will do just vestigation to see whether crimes had hook, any angle, any straw they might that. We are in the process of doing been committed and if they had been, be able to grasp in order to justify this that. Before the Speaker’s announce- to present that evidence to a grand unjustifiable action was good enough ment yesterday, the President had jury and indict those who were more for them—hearsay and press reports. agreed to release the full, unredacted likely than not to have committed House Democrats began this process transcript of the call, and this morn- those offenses and then to try the case of impeaching the President based on a ing, he did. Tomorrow, the Senate In- to a conclusion in a court. That is not so-called whistleblower complaint they telligence Committee will hear from what impeachment is. Impeachment is hadn’t even read, which detailed a call Acting Director of National Intel- solely a political exercise, and it is a they hadn’t seen a transcript of. Mean- ligence Joseph Maguire, as well as the political exercise to defeat President while, we know the media eagerly re- Inspector General for the Intelligence Trump even though the American peo- ported that the ‘‘whistleblower’’ didn’t Community, Michael Atkinson, to ple voted for him as the President of even have firsthand knowledge of the learn more about their role in this the United States. situation—something we now know to process. That is exactly how this mat- Notwithstanding the gasoline that be true. In other words, the alleged ter should be handled—with care, by House Democrats have been pouring on whistleblower doesn’t legally qualify as the rules, I would say by the book, and this issue and the fact that Speaker a whistleblower because he or she make sure that everybody’s rights are PELOSI decided to light the match and wasn’t there when the conversation protected before people begin to cast to ignite it yesterday, one thing is took place but, rather, reported some- unjustified and slanderous allegations. sure, and that is that cooler heads will thing that somebody told somebody Our friends in the House, the House prevail here in the Senate. We know bi- else—otherwise known as hearsay. For- Democrats, aren’t just fanning flames partisan oversight is already under get obtaining the evidence, giving peo- here; they have been pouring gasoline way. House Democrats’ obsession with ple an opportunity to be heard, and the out for months through their baseless the 2016 election has gone too far, and facts considered. Rather than looking oversight hearings and all-out obses- in fact, they should be embarrassed by into that, they decided on a result they sion with the Mueller investigation, what they have done. Meanwhile, we wanted to achieve and were looking at which ended up with a big belly flop. will carefully examine the record, root trying to backfill a justification or Yesterday, Speaker PELOSI lit the out the evidence, and follow that evi- something that is unjustified based on match, and there is no turning back dence wherever it may lead. It is im- the facts we know now. now. The American people have made portant to have a fair trial before you Of course, we know what this is. This abundantly clear that this sort of par- is a continuation of the election in 2016 decide to hand out punishment, not tisan exercise is not what they want, where our Democratic friends can’t be- hand out the punishment and then especially when it comes at the ex- lieve that Hillary Clinton lost the elec- somehow look for justification for an pense of other important work that we tion to Donald Trump. We know that already reached conclusion. after that, they claimed: Well, Hillary are not going to be able to accomplish DEBBIE SMITH ACT OF 2019 Clinton actually won the popular vote. because of this obsession with elimi- Mr. President, on another matter, it Forget the Constitution and the role nating President Trump. In a poll this has been 4 months since we passed the of the electoral college. Because of the summer, only 34 percent of Texans sup- Debbie Smith Act of 2019. This legisla- constitutional requirement that the ported impeachment. tion sailed through the Senate without electoral college vote and whoever While so much remains in the air, any Senator voting against it. And why wins the majority becomes President— this move has made one thing clear: would they? It is as bipartisan—you they said: Forget the Constitution. Our House colleagues have zero inter- might even say nonpartisan—as they Then there was the former FBI Direc- est in doing the jobs they were elected come. tor, Comey, who leaked memos to a to do in 2018, and given the fact that The Debbie Smith Act, as Members buddy of his and then asked him to the voters gave them the majority, know, sends vital funding to State and leak them to the press because he they show zero interest in governing local crime labs to test DNA evidence. wanted to make sure that a special and in passing legislation. Instead of It authorizes training for law enforce- counsel was appointed to investigate working with both sides of the aisle to ment and forensic nurses and enables and potentially prosecute President pass bipartisan legislation to lower law enforcement to identify violent Trump. We know this investigation drug costs, to try to address the con- criminals and get them off the streets. went on for years and cost millions of cern about mass shootings, to ratify The benefit of the Debbie Smith Act dollars and ended up with the conclu- the trade agreement known as the is wide-ranging, but it continues to de- sion of no obstruction and no collusion. U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, and liver on the initial goal of reducing the You can imagine the disappointment of otherwise try to make life better for national rape kit backlog. That is our friends in the media who had writ- the American people—that is not the right—at one point, there were as ten about this assuming that President route they have chosen. They have cho- many as 400,000 untested rape kits sit- Trump would be indicted, maybe con- sen a partisan, political path, which ting in labs or on evidence shelves in victed of some offense, only to find out will absolutely suck all the oxygen out police lockers, and each one of those there was no collusion, no obstruction, of Washington. It will be an obsession forensic rape kits held the keys to and no charges. of the media and the American people identifying a person who had com- So now we know that the Speaker until it is concluded, crowding out any- mitted a sexual assault or some other and her colleagues in the House have thing and everything else that we crime.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:41 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G25SE6.010 S25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE September 25, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5679 In Texas alone, the Debbie Smith Act ference, we are right back here where We need to make sure, as well, just has helped us reduce the backlog of un- we started because this body has failed as in any major operation, that we tested rape kits by approximately 90 to act. To me, it is pretty remarkable. have postelection audits. percent. Since 2001, we have gone from No one in this body would think that We can and must do more to secure roughly around 20,000 untested rape the appropriate protections against our voter registration systems. None of kits to 2,000. That is still too many; we foreign interference into our power this is Democrat, and none of this is need to test all of them. We have made grid should be a partisan issue. No one Republican; it is about the integrity serious progress, and I won’t be satis- would advance a theory that protecting and mechanics of how Americans vote. fied until that untested rape kit num- our financial system against foreign The problem is the lack of political ber gets to zero, but to do that, Con- cyber attacks should be a partisan will in the U.S. Senate and the lack of gress needs to reauthorize the Debbie issue. So why would anyone think or interest from the White House to actu- Smith Act. allow the basic protections of the ma- ally secure our elections. It should be obvious, but I will say it chinery and system of our most essen- The truth is, until the majority lead- anyway. This program transcends poli- tial component of our democracy, our er allows this kind of bipartisan elec- tics or party. Allowing it to expire is a voting system, in any way to become a tion security legislation to proceed, disservice to the victims and the advo- partisan issue? My hope is we can avoid our elections will remain vulnerable to cates who have championed this legis- that. manipulation by foreign actors. I also lation since it was first enacted 15 Some may point to the fact that ad- firmly believe that these bipartisan years ago. ditional money has been appropriated bills—which, for example, Senator I introduced the Debbie Smith Act of for State and local election authori- LANKFORD has been one of the leaders 2019 in the Senate with my friend and ties, funds that have been used to up- on—would get 75 or 80 votes even in our colleague from California, a Democrat, grade part of our election infrastruc- divided Senate. Senator DIANNE FEINSTEIN, which just ture. I am proud to have been part of You don’t have to take my word on demonstrates bipartisan support from the initial efforts to secure these funds the nature of the threat. Every one of Republicans, Democrats, victims’ ahead of the 2018 elections, and I am our intelligence agencies is continuing rights groups, law enforcement, you genuinely supportive of additional to warn us that Russia will be back in name it. But despite all that, Speaker funding to secure the 2020 elections. 2020, and we are running out of time to PELOSI has refused to bring this legis- But we need to make one thing abso- do something about it. As a matter of lation to the House floor for a vote, lutely clear. Additional funding for fact, Robert Mueller, who led the spe- and unless they pass it soon, this crit- election security is a necessary part of cial counsel’s investigation efforts, tes- ical program will expire for the first securing our elections, but it is not a tified under oath that Russia is at- time in a week. sufficient defense against foreign at- tempting to undermine the 2020 elec- There was absolutely no problem re- tacks on our democracy. Money alone tions ‘‘as we sit here.’’ authorizing this critical program in will not solve this problem. For almost 3 years, Senators from 2008 or 2014, but clearly times have Moreover, the funding we are talking both parties have worked on legislation changed. Our House Democratic col- about in the CR comes with no guid- to make sure we are ready for the leagues aren’t above politicizing some- ance or direction for State and local threats our democracy will face in thing as noncontroversial as reducing election officials. Listen, I have no in- 2020—both from Russia, and unfortu- the rape kit backlog. terest in trying to federalize what has nately from other bad actors who are If House Democrats allow this to ex- traditionally been a State and local adapting Russia’s playbook because pire, funds could soon be taken away function, but it is absolutely a tradi- they saw how successful Russia was in from crucial activities like prosecuting tion that this body sometimes makes 2016. They were both successful in a cold cases, reducing the backlog, or ca- voluntary Federal funding available relatively inexpensive way to disrupt pacity enhancing efforts. It is simply only to jurisdictions that meet certain our system and, in many ways, to pit inexcusable and shameful that Speaker criteria or guidelines. The truth is, us against each other. Yet the Senate PELOSI and the House would allow the right now, with no guidelines, if a has not brought up a single piece of Debbie Smith Act to expire when they State or locality wants to use these so- election security legislation—not a sin- have had a bipartisan bill in their called election security funds to up- gle vote, not a single markup. hands for 4 months. grade their machines or systems to the (Mr. LANKFORD assumed the Chair.) Well, just when you think you have latest, more secure models, they can do The bills we are proposing are largely seen it all around here—we have seen a that. But they can also buy machinery bipartisan. We are talking about lot of partisan antics in the House this and equipment that lacks proper secu- straightforward, low-hanging fruit that year, but this one really takes the rity features—that could lack a paper in normal times would have over- cake. ballot backup. Heck, they could even whelming, if not unanimous, support. I urge our colleagues in the House to use these funds to buy the ‘‘vote here’’ We need to pass legislation that se- quit the games and pass this critical signs and those stickers we all proudly cures our election infrastructure with legislation to support victims of sexual wear on election day. the tools I just laid out: paper ballots, assault without further delay. The truth, unfortunately, is that the post-election audits, and enhanced I yield the floor. problem is not with our State and local cyber security for election systems. I suggest the absence of a quorum. election officials. In fact, the decen- We are saying that the Department The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tralized nature of our local elections of Homeland Security and local elec- clerk will call the roll. system is actually one of our best de- tion officials should be able to talk to The legislative clerk proceeded to fenses against election interference. each other in a classified setting so call the roll. The problem is not a lack of policy they can know the threats they are Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask solutions. Frankly, I think a lot of us facing. We are saying that if local elec- unanimous consent that the order for on both sides of the aisle, including tion officials have reason to suspect the quorum call be rescinded. very good work by folks like the Pre- that a serious cyber security incident The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without siding Officer, know exactly what we has occurred, they need to alert the ap- objection, it is so ordered. need to do to secure our election infra- propriate Federal officials and, if true, ELECTION SECURITY structure. appropriate congressional officials Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I am We need a voter-verified paper trail need to know as well. here today because our elections are for every vote. Everyone should have I also believe we need online ads to still not secured against the threat of the confidence that no matter where follow the same rules as TV, radio, and foreign interference. they vote in America—God forbid, if print advertisement. If you are seeing After 3 years of our intelligence com- there were ever a hack into a machine an election ad that was produced or munity, our congressional committees, or a machine doesn’t work—there is a bought in St. Petersburg and paid for and some of our closest allies sounding paper ballot backup so that every vote in rubles, I think Americans have a the alarm about foreign election inter- will be accurately counted. right to know. We are saying that if

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:41 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G25SE6.011 S25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE S5680 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 25, 2019 Russia attacks our elections again—or charge petition so that it will bring Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I ask any other foreign power—they should this resolution to the Senate floor for unanimous consent that the order for immediately face sanctions. Of all an up-or-down vote. The truth is, every the quorum call be rescinded. things, you would think the President Member of this body knows someone— The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without would be willing to punch back against either in their family or close rel- objection, it is so ordered. an attack on the sovereignty and in- atives—with a preexisting condition. Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I have tegrity of the U.S. electoral system. The fact is, many Members themselves a brief statement. I ask unanimous Finally, we are saying that if a for- have preexisting conditions. In Vir- consent that I be permitted to com- eign party reaches out to your cam- ginia alone, more than 1 million people plete my statement before the vote be- paign offering dirt on a fellow Amer- live with preexisting conditions. gins. ican, the appropriate response is not to Before the Affordable Care Act, an The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without say thank you; the appropriate re- insurance company had every right to objection, it is so ordered. sponse is to call the FBI. The DHS deny these individuals coverage, S.J. RES. 54 motto, ‘‘If you see something, say charge them unaffordable premiums, or Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I rise in something,’’ needs to apply in terms of when they got that condition, termi- support of the resolution to terminate interference in our Presidential elec- nate their plan. I think we all agree we the emergency declaration. I want to can’t go back to those days. The ad- tions. thank Senator UDALL, the Senator The truth is, what happened in 2016 ministration knows perfectly well that from New Mexico, for his leadership. will happen again in 2020 if we are not these junk plans don’t offer real bene- The question presented by this reso- prepared. That is why we cannot allow fits. They have been warned repeatedly lution is not whether you are for a bor- election security to become a partisan by hundreds of patient groups, physi- der wall or against a border wall. The issue. I spent a lot of time working cians, hospitals, and insurance, includ- question is not whether you believe the with my Republican colleagues on ing the American Heart Association, security at our southern border is suffi- these bills. I want to particularly rec- AARP, the American Academy of Pedi- cient or it should be strengthened. In- ognize the Presiding Officer, who has atrics—just to name a few of the orga- stead, the question is a far more funda- really been one of if not the leading nizations that have come out against mental and significant one. The ques- voice on these bipartisan efforts to se- these plans. All of these stakeholders tion is simply this: Should the Con- cure elections. I know he has been are telling us the same thing: The gress of the United States of America working relentlessly to find a way to Trump administration’s plan will yield its constitutionally prescribed help get this legislation to the floor, weaken consumer protections and dis- power of the purse to the President? and I thank him because these are proportionately hurt sick and older The answer to that question, regard- commonsense, substantive proposals Americans. less of who is in the White House and that will make our democracy more se- My Republican colleagues insist that who is controlling Congress, should be cure against foreign attack. they actually support protections for no. We should hold hearings, if nec- folks with preexisting conditions. OK. Congress alone is empowered by the essary, offer amendments, and vote on With this CRA, I think there is a Constitution to adopt laws directing this critical legislation while we still chance to prove it. This resolution we money to be spent from the U.S. Treas- have time. That is what we were sent are introducing today will force an up- ury. We must stand up and defend our or-down vote on these junk plans that here to do, and that is what we must do role that the Framers very clearly set explicitly undermine protections for if we are going to secure our democ- forth in the Constitution. Congress preexisting conditions. If my col- racy in 2020. must do that even when to do so goes leagues truly support these protec- HEALTHCARE against the outcome that we might tions, they should vote yes. It is that Mr. President, I want to turn to pro- prefer. simple. Instead of abiding or going tections for people with preexisting I have consistently supported funding along with the administration’s effort medical conditions because these pro- for the construction of physical bar- to undermine the stability of the tections are under threat by this Presi- riers and for strengthening security on healthcare market, let’s not do that. dent. our southern border. I will continue to Let’s go back to the ACA. Let’s look at Under the pretext of so-called short- support those efforts and believe and term plans, the Trump administration fixes where there were mistakes made. Let’s look at how we can work to- understand they are important, but I is pushing healthcare plans that, once gether on better access to Affordable cannot support the President’s unilat- again, allow insurance companies to Care Act. I serve on the committee, erally deciding to take money that has discriminate against Americans based and I know the Finance Committee has been appropriated for one purpose and on their medical history. These skinny taken, I think, at least a first step—I diverting those billions of dollars for plans—or I refer to them as ‘‘junk hope there will be more—in terms of another purpose no matter how impor- plans’’—also undermine the Affordable putting some reasonable constraints on tant or worthy that goal may be. Care Act’s requirements that insurance drug prices. It is not fair or right that My colleagues, irrespective of wheth- cover things like emergency room vis- Americans pay more for drugs than er you support or oppose a border wall, its, maternity care, and other essential anyone else in the world and, in a I urge you today to support this resolu- benefits. sense, subsidize the R&D for the whole tion and stand up for the separation of Let me be clear. The reason this mar- world. powers laid out in our Constitution. In ket has suddenly been flooded with There are a host of areas where we doing so, you are standing up for our these junk plans—in many cases adver- can find agreement. Let’s make sure Constitution. tising in low-income markets that the one part of the ACA that I think Thank you. these are ACA or ObamaCare plans—is everyone agreed to was this notion The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time not because Congress passed any law. that folks with preexisting conditions has expired. The President tried and failed twice to should not be discriminated against. I The joint resolution was ordered to pass legislation ending these protec- think the CRA would allow the Senate be engrossed for a third reading and tions for folks with preexisting condi- to go on record on this critically im- was read the third time. tions. Since they couldn’t get their portant issue. I look forward to the op- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The joint way in Congress, now they are using portunity to have this voted on and de- resolution having been read the third Executive action to try to undermine bated when we come back from the time, the question is, Shall the joint the Affordable Care Act. break. resolution pass? I have introduced a resolution under I yield the floor. Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I ask the Congressional Review Act which I suggest the absence of a quorum. for the yeas and nays. would stop this deliberative effort to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a destabilize the health insurance mar- clerk will call the roll. sufficient second? ket and weaken protections that Amer- The legislative clerk proceeded to There appears to be a sufficient sec- icans count on. Today I am filing a dis- call the roll. ond.

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Res. 332) instructing the Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- Florida (Mr. RUBIO). managers on the part of the Senate on the sent that my remarks on the Clinton 12 Further, if present and voting, the conference on the bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) Commemorative Walk we took that Senator from Floria (Mr. RUBIO) would to insist upon the provisions contained in day be printed in the RECORD following have voted ‘‘yea.’’ section 630A of the House amendment (relat- my remarks about Mr. Scalia. ing to the repeal of a requirement of reduc- Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the TENNESSEE VALLEY FAIR tion of Survivor Benefit Plan survivor annu- Senator from New Jersey (Mr. BOOKER), Secondly, the Tennessee Valley Fair. the Senator from California (Ms. HAR- ities by amounts of dependency and indem- nity compensation). It is a big event in Knoxville, TN, that RIS), the Senator from Vermont (Mr. A resolution (S. Res. 333) instructing the was held on September 6. It was at- SANDERS), and the Senator from Massa- managers on the part of the Senate on the tended by almost everybody who has chusetts (Ms. WARREN) are necessarily bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) to insist upon the anything to do with politics in Knox absent. provisions contained in subtitle B of title XI County, which means the room was full The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. ROM- of the House amendment (relating to paid family leave for Federal personnel). with 500 or 600 people. NEY). Are there any other Senators in It was an opportunity for me to make the Chamber desiring to vote? A resolution (S. Res. 334) instructing the managers on the part of the Senate on the a suggestion to the people of Knoxville The result was announced—yeas 54, bill (S. 1790) (116th Congress) to insist upon about what to celebrate. Many of us nays 41, as follows: the provisions contained in section 316 of the had been watching Ken Burns’ ‘‘Coun- [Rollcall Vote No. 302 Leg.] Senate bill (relating to a prohibition on the try Music’’ special on PBS. He reminds YEAS—54 use of perfluoroalkyl substances and us that Tennessee has a lot to cele- polyfluoroalkyl substances for land-based Alexander Heinrich Portman brate in terms of country music. His Baldwin Hirono Reed applications of firefighting foam). Bennet Jones Romney A resolution (S. Res. 335) instructing the first two hours were about Bristol, TN, Blumenthal Kaine Rosen managers on the part of the Senate on the which is the birthplace of country Blunt King Schatz bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) to insist upon the music. It is where Ralph Peer of New Brown Klobuchar Schumer members of the conference to include the York City went to Bristol, in 1927, put Cantwell Leahy Shaheen provisions contained in section 2906 of the an ad in the paper, saying: ‘‘Hillbillies, Cardin Lee Sinema Senate bill (relating to replenishment of cer- Carper Manchin Smith tain military construction funds). come down out of the mountains with Casey Markey Stabenow A resolution (S. Res. 336) instructing the your music,’’ and here came the Carter Collins Menendez Tester managers on the part of the Senate on the family, Jimmy Rogers, and several oth- Coons Merkley Toomey bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) to insist upon the Cortez Masto Moran Udall ers. Duckworth Murkowski Van Hollen members of the conference to consider po- One of the people on Mr. Burns’ show Durbin Murphy Warner tential commonsense solutions regarding this week was Charlie McCoy, the har- Feinstein Murray Whitehouse family and medical leave, including vol- monica player, a great musician. It re- Gillibrand Paul Wicker untary compensatory time programs and in- Hassan Peters Wyden centives through the tax code. minded me of a time when I was Gov- ernor and recruiting the General Mo- Thereupon, the Senate proceeded to NAYS—41 tors’ Saturn plant to Tennessee. We consider the resolutions to instruct Barrasso Ernst McSally had the executives coming from De- Blackburn Fischer conferees. Perdue troit. We talked about what to serve Boozman Gardner Risch The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Braun Graham Roberts ator from Tennessee. them for dinner. We served them coun- Burr Grassley Rounds UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT try ham. We talked about whom to Capito Hawley Sasse Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I have play a piece of music after dinner, Cassidy Hoeven Scott (FL) and I invited Charlie McCoy to play his Cornyn Hyde-Smith Scott (SC) ask unanimous consent that the Sen- Cotton Inhofe harmonica. Shelby ate recess from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cramer Isakson Sullivan A Nashville woman came up to me Crapo Johnson today for a briefing. Thune and said: Governor, I am so embar- Cruz Kennedy The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Daines Lankford Tillis objection, it is so ordered. rassed. Young Enzi McConnell CLINTON 12 I said: Why is that? She said: You had all those fine peo- NOT VOTING—5 Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, in ple from Detroit, and then you had Booker Rubio Warren a few minutes, I want to speak about Harris Sanders President Trump’s nomination of Eu- that harmonica player. She said: What gene Scalia to be the Secretary of will they think of us? Why didn’t you The joint resolution (S.J. Res. 54) offer them Chopin? was passed. Labor, but first I want to introduce two speeches that I made in Tennessee I said: Madam, why should we offer (The joint resolution, S.J. Res. 54, is them average Chopin when we have the printed in the RECORD of September 26, into the RECORD. I notice the room nearly cleared when I observed I was best harmonica player in the world? 2019.) The better people of Nashville had re- f about to make some speeches, but at least there are some people watching. sisted for a long time calling Nashville RESOLUTIONS TO INSTRUCT The first speech was on August 26 of Music City, but of course Music City is CONFEREES this year in Clinton, TN. It had to do a wonderful signature, a great person- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under with the Clinton 12. These were 12 stu- ality, and it is one reason Nashville is the previous order, the clerk will re- dents, some as young as 14 years of age, such a celebrated city today. port the resolutions to instruct. who walked down a hill and enrolled in In the same way, Knoxville has vio- The senior assistant legislative clerk Clinton High School in 1956—63 years lated the Biblical injunction about read as follows: ago—and became the first students to don’t keep your light under a bushel A resolution (S. Res. 330) instructing the integrate a public school in the South. because it rarely talks much about Oak managers on the part of the Senate on the Many of us remember what happened Ridge. So the speech I made would sug- bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) to require cer- the next year in Arkansas, when Gov- gest that the sign at the Knoxville air- tain measures to address Federal election in- ernor Faubus stood in the door, and port, which says, ‘‘Welcome to Knox- terference by foreign governments. President Eisenhower had to send in ville: Gateway to the Great Smoky A resolution (S. Res. 331) instructing the the troops to integrate Little Rock Mountains,’’ ought to say instead, managers on the part of the Senate on the bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) to insist upon the Central High School. I remember those ‘‘Welcome to Knoxville: Gateway to inclusion of the provisions of S. 2118 (116th days very well. I was in high school the Great Smoky Mountains and the Congress) (relating to the prohibition of myself then. Oak Ridge Corridor.’’ United States persons from dealing in cer- It is hard to imagine the courage it There are nearly 3,000 scientists, en- tain information and communications tech- must have taken for those children to gineers, and technicians who work at

VerDate Sep 11 2014 19:21 Sep 27, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD19\SEPTEMBER\S25SE9.REC S25SE9 S5682 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 25, 2019 the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has been a guest lecturer at the Uni- Thomas Susman, who was Senator the largest science and energy labora- versity of Chicago Law School and an Ted Kennedy’s counsel, wrote: tory in America, and at the University adjunct professor at the David A. Gene is precisely the kind of person that of Tennessee and at the Tennessee Val- Clarke School of Law at the University our country needs in the Cabinet: experi- ley Authority. That part of the person- of the District of Columbia. He is very enced, ethical, professional, open-minded, ality of the Knoxville area needs to be well qualified. fair, and brilliant. celebrated. It is important for the Department to There are a number of other letters Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- have a well-qualified, steady leader. I from former Department of Labor ca- sent that following my remarks on the like the demeanor that Mr. Scalia reer attorneys, Chicago Law Review Clinton 12, that my speech at the Ten- showed in his hearing. The Democratic editorial board members, Fraternal nessee Valley Fair on September 6 be members of the committee were there, Order of Police members, and others. printed in the RECORD. and they were very vigorous in their Suffice it to say that the country is NOMINATION OF EUGENE SCALIA questioning. I also like the fact that fortunate the President has nominated Mr. President, in my remaining time, they were courteous to him. They Eugene Scalia to be the U.S. Secretary I would like to say a few words about didn’t take the attitude that some- of Labor. He has conducted himself ad- Eugene Scalia and the President’s times happens in U.S. Senate—that mirably in the two-month process of nomination of him to be Secretary of you are innocent until nominated. going through the Senate confirma- Labor for the United States. They took the attitude that he was a tion. We have a chance to bring that to The Senate will vote, probably to- well-qualified person with whom they a conclusion tomorrow. My hope is morrow, on whether to confirm Mr. disagreed, so they asked him questions. that the Senate will confirm him and Scalia. I certainly hope the Senate He answered them, and he did a good that he will be in office by the end of does, and I believe the Senate will. job. the week. We have known for two months that I like the fact that the Trump Ad- There being no objection, the mate- President Trump intended for Mr. ministration has taken steps to create rial was ordered to be printed in the Scalia to be the Secretary. He an- a more stable environment by having a RECORD, as follows: nounced that intention on July 18. We more sensible joint employer standard COMMEMORATING THE CLINTON 12 WALK have had all of his papers since August that doesn’t make it more difficult for Thank you Mayor Frank. To Lt. Governor 27. Those are the government ethics pa- American families to own and operate McNally, Congressman Fleischmann, Rep- pers and the committee papers that are franchises. There are more than seven resentative Bob Clement, Judy Gooch, stu- necessary. They all came a month ago. dents and teachers, and especially, to mem- hundred thousand American franchise bers of the Clinton 12 and their families and He gave us a copy of all of his writings. establishments. That is the way you friends. He came to a hearing the other day. get into the middle class in America. It is hard standing here to imagine the The Presiding Officer was there. He We need a steady hand there to make courage that it took the Clinton 12, some of testified for three hours. We had two sure that happens properly. them as young as 14 years of age, to take a rounds of questions. Senators could ask I like the fact that the administra- walk that we just took this morning and be- anything they wanted. He offered to tion has a more reasonable overtime come the first students to integrate a public visit, over the last month, with every high school in the south. rule. The overtime threshold needed to In that year, 63 years ago, I was a rising member of our committee and did with be changed, but the last administration junior at Maryville High School, about an all but two. So we know plenty about raised it too high too fast. It caused hour away. Mr. Scalia. He answered another 418 church camps to have to lay off people I remember reading in the Knoxville news- questions that committee members and close in the summer. It had all papers about John Kasper, and the dem- asked him after his hearing. sorts of unintended consequences and onstrations, and how the men and women we I think two months is long enough to bipartisan opposition. The administra- honor here today couldn’t be intimidated. consider him and consider all that in- I remember the uncommon courage of tion announced yesterday a more rea- then-governor Frank Clement, whose son formation. sonable step. Bob is here, who sent in state troopers and I remember when President Obama’s Next, association health plans. national guardsmen in support of the Clinton Secretary of Education stepped down Among the people in America who have 12. in the last year of the President’s the hardest time paying for insurance Today it seems like it would be an easy de- term. I encouraged the President to are those who make $50,000 a year and cision, but it was not an easy decision for the nominate John King, whom the Presi- don’t get a government subsidy. Asso- governor. dent wanted to nominate, but he was I remember that the very next year in 1957, ciation health plans help people who it was a different story in Arkansas. afraid he couldn’t be confirmed because work for small businesses to be able to The Governor of Arkansas stood in the we, the Republican majority, disagreed get the same kind of insurance that door and stopped students from coming into with him. I disagreed with him. I said: people who work for IBM or big busi- Little Rock Central High School, and Presi- Mr. President, it is important for you nesses get—insurance that covers pre- dent Eisenhower mobilized the National to have a confirmed member of your existing conditions and offers the same Guard to support the students. It’s unpleasant to remember some of the Cabinet and to have that person con- sort of consumer protections. sidered and confirmed promptly. It is things from then. It has been estimated by Avalere It’s unpleasant to remember the Boys’ and important to the Senate to have a Cab- that the association health plan rule Girls’ State program that we high schoolers inet member who goes through the that the Department of Labor put out would attend, was then segregated by race. process of questions and advice and would help three to four million Ameri- That the Alcoa student, who later became consent. That is our most important cans be able to afford health insurance the first African American basketball coach function in many ways. and save their premium costs by sev- at the University of Tennessee, when he was We confirmed John King in a month. a teenager and wanted to go to the Univer- eral thousand dollars a year. Mr. Scalia sity of Tennessee football game, had to sit in We have had two months to consider can work on that. Mr. Scalia, and that should be enough. a section of the stadium that was reserved Mr. President, I received 32 letters in for blacks. He has a broad background in labor and support of Mr. Scalia’s nomination It’s unpleasant to remember that there employment law. He is a partner in a from small business owners, employers, never had been an African American athlete major Washington, DC, law firm, so he industry groups, and his colleagues. I who played in the Southeastern Conference, knows all the issues. He spent a year as will mention a couple. or there hadn’t been a black Supreme Court Solicitor of Labor in the George W. Justice in Tennessee, or a black chancellor, Former Obama administration offi- or a local judge. Bush administration. He left the firm cial Cass Sunstein wrote: to be Special Assistant to the Attorney It’s unpleasant to remember that African His decency is part of what makes him American students couldn’t sit at the front General of the United States in 1992. someone who tends to go case-by-case, and of the bus, couldn’t sit at a lunch counter, Academically, he is very well pre- to end up where the facts and the law take and when traveling across our state and pared. He went to the University of him. . . . He does not have an ideological some other states in the South, had to sleep Virginia. He was editor in chief of the straightjacket. He takes issues on their mer- in the car because no motel would admit University of Chicago Law Review. He its. them because of their race.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:01 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G25SE6.016 S25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE September 25, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5683 So it is good to celebrate that things are And he looked up at me and said, ‘‘She won We just don’t talk about it much. very different today, and it’s important to second best baby at the Wilson County It’s not so unusual. It just doesn’t happen remember the courage of the Clinton 12 and Fair.’’ to us. to celebrate that progress. I’ve always remembered that because About every 10 years at night in Nashville, But it’s also important to remember, as we that’s what we do at fairs. We celebrate the some of the so-called ‘‘better’’ people will celebrate the Clinton 12, that things could be best among us. come up and say, ‘‘We’re getting a bad rep- even better. We celebrate the tastiest tomato, and the utation. We’ll get known for all this hillbilly We still have a ways to go. biggest pumpkin, and the prettiest girl and music in Nashville. Can’t we remind people We have a United States Senator from the strongest man, the craziest quilt, the we have a symphony?’’ South Carolina, whose name is Tim Scott. biggest tractor and the best baby. I remember one night when I was governor, He is an African American Senator elected And for a century, the Tennessee Valley we invited the General Motors executives from that state. Fair has been doing that. from Detroit to have dinner at the mansion. He told me that he was arrested seven Bob Booker wrote this morning about We were recruiting the Saturn plant like times within the last few years in his home- some of the history even before then, and I everybody else was. town in Charleston, South Carolina, basi- was thinking so much happened in 1919. So Honey and I decided we would serve a cally for being a black man in the wrong I know over in one county, a Maryville country ham, and I invited Charlie McCoy to place. high school was started that year. play the harmonica after dinner. And at the time, he was the Vice Mayor of Proffitt’s Department Store was started A Nashville lady came up to me afterwards Charleston. that year. and said, ‘‘Governor, I’m so embarrassed When I first came to the Senate several The Kiwanis Club started that year. about what I see. About that harmonica years ago, your city manager, Steve Jones, The West Plant was being built that year player, what will those fine people from De- came to see me to tell me Clinton’s vision and this fair started that year. troit think of us?’’ And I said, ‘‘Madam, why And I think it was because the war ended for preserving the story of the Clinton 12. should I offer them average Chopin when we in 1918 and everybody came home and had a It’s been a great pleasure to work with him got the best harmonica player in the world?’’ burst of enthusiasm about our country. and the city and so many of you to try to Nashville is pretty happy about being They wanted to celebrate what was good help him do that. Music City and off they go. about it. Our former senator, Bill Frist, worked Then I go to Memphis and they’re wor- And so here came the fair. rying about Nashville. They said, ‘‘Nash- with us to help us secure some of the first So this fair has been celebrating all the funding for Green McAdoo Cultural Center. ville’s got this, Nashville’s got that.’’ things I just talked about. I say, ‘‘Well, wait a minute. Okay, let’s And a new law we passed in 2009 directed And also, had you come to the Tennessee have a jobs conference.’’ the Secretary of the Interior to take the Valley Fair over the last century, you could So we had a jobs conference and what’d first step to making it part of our National see pigs jumping through hoops, you could they do? Well, they said, ‘‘We’ve got Beale Park System. see dancing horses, you could see African Street, we’ll clean it up, we’ll build an The late reverend Benjamin Hooks, a Ten- American cultural exhibits, you could see agricenter. Nashville doesn’t want to do nessean who was President of the NAACP, the wildest roller coaster ride, and you could that, that fits us. We’ll get the ducks back once told me this: ‘‘Remember, our country see the fastest new car. walking in the Peabody Hotel.’’ is a work in progress. That’s why people came to the fair. And there went Memphis. In my life, I have seen us come a long way, But in the depression, Professor Harcourt Then here come the people from Chat- but we have a long way to go.’’ Morgan, who later was the U.T. president tanooga, ‘‘You gave Memphis money, we That is why the story of the Clinton 12 is and the TVA Board Chairman, suggested want to build a $2 million aquarium.’’ so important to remember and celebrate this. He said, ‘‘We ought to use the fair to I said, ‘‘Why would you build such a stingy today. Thank you. try to think differently what we have to cel- aquarium? If you’re going to do it, build the TENNESSEE VALLEY FAIR ebrate in the Knoxville area.’’ biggest aquarium from Baltimore to Miami So in that spirit, let me take about five or You know, it says in Lamar Alexander’s so people will come to see it.’’ 10 minutes and suggest to you what I think Little Plaid Book that if you want a stand- And that is what they did. And in the we ought to be celebrating in the Knoxville ing ovation, seat a few friends in the front meantime they noticed they had the beau- area. row. tiful Tennessee River Gorge and a great Thanks to those of you right there. We have plenty to celebrate. I mean, telling Eddie earlier, you’d come downtown. And look where Chattanooga is Thanks to Tim Burchett and to Kelly and today. Isabel. down to the airport and there’s a sign that says, ‘‘Welcome to Knoxville, Gateway to the So let’s think about Knoxville, just a I want you to know that Tim is not only minute, and all those cities. good at the Vol Market, he’s good in the Great Smoky Mountains.’’ We’ve got the big- gest mountains in the East, the most visited The idea of hiding our light under a bushel United States Congress, and I appreciate the doesn’t just belong to the cities. chance to serve with him in his good work park. That’s something to celebrate. Ken Burns is going to have on television It’s all over the state. there. this year his series on country music. Some of you will remember Tennessee To Speaker Cameron Sexton, congratula- He thinks it may be more popular than his homecoming ’86 when I asked everybody to tions to Cameron. I’ve watched his career, Civil War series. find something to celebrate in your commu- he’s off to a terrific start. Where was the birthplace of country nity—invite everybody who lived there to Mayor Jacobs, Mayor Rogero, Congress- music? Right here in East Tennessee. come do it, and then have a celebration. man Jimmy Duncan—my good friend for The Tennessee Valley Authority has be- And in the Forest Brook neighborhood in many years, and he still is—and Wanda come the largest public utility in the United Knoxville, they invited everybody to come Moody, with whom I worked for a long time. States. home on the 4th of July and they had a cele- Distinguished ladies and gentlemen: Com- The University of Tennessee has become a bration. ing up here, I was thinking that our favorite major research institution and the Oak And in Hickman County, Minnie Pearl and son, Howard Baker, used to remind us that it Ridge National Laboratory has grown from a the people who lived there made a quilt with was wise to try to be an eloquent listener, Manhattan Project to build a bomb to win a all the names of the little communities in but that gets harder to do the older you get. war, to becoming the nation’s largest science Hickman County so the children would For example, you may remember Bobby and energy laboratory, the home of the know, for example, where Bona Aqua came Bare who sang Detroit City. world’s fastest computer, and the home of from. He’s in his eighties now. the best new work on 3–D printing for manu- And in Nashville, they invited all the writ- He was on the Grand Ole Opry stage the facturing. ers who grew up in Tennessee to come home other night. So we’ve got a lot to celebrate. and they did. And the Festival of Books still Somebody asked him, ‘‘Bobby, how long Let’s add up those last three. Let’s add up is going on in Nashville. you’ve been wearing your hearing aids?’’ TVA, U.T., and Oak Ridge for just a minute. So I think it’s important to stop worrying He said, ‘‘Well, it’s like this. A few years When I do that, here’s one thing I get: about what you’re not and start celebrating ago, my wife said to me, ‘Bobby, I’m proud of about 3,000 scientists and engineers. what you’ve got, which is why I have a sug- you.’ And I said back to her, ‘I’m tired of you You know that’s as large a concentration gestion to make in the spirit of Professor too.’ ’’ of brainpower in the Knoxville area as exists Harcourt Morgan, who said, ‘‘We ought to He said, ‘‘I’ve been wearing them ever in North Carolina’s research triangle, Route use the fair to take a little different look since.’’ 128 of Massachusetts, or it even rivals the about what we have to sell them.’’ A few years ago, when I was buying a car Silicon Valley—which we know a lot about— I suggest that we change the sign at the in Nashville, the salesman pulled out his in California. Knoxville airport and we say ‘‘Welcome to billfold, and he pulled out a picture of his The trouble is when we come to Oak Ridge, Knoxville, Gateway to the Great Smoky two-year-old and he said, ‘‘What do you the rest of us in this area are guilty of vio- Mountains and the Oak Ridge Corridor.’’ think of her?’’ lating the parable that Jesus talked about in Now our new governor, Bill Lee, who is an And I said what a politician always says. I Matthew, which was don’t hide your light engineer, understands why we need to do said, ‘‘That is a beautiful baby.’’ under a bushel. that.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:01 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25SE6.002 S25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE S5684 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 25, 2019 He told a group from Nashville, ‘‘What The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- cility—try to get there when you have Tennessee needs is a magnet to attract jobs ator from Maryland. a traffic problem. It is almost impos- and capital.’’ S.J. RES. 54 sible. Part of the moneys that were Then he came up to Oak Ridge the next Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, earlier transferred was to alleviate those con- day and said, ‘‘We’ve got a magnet right here.’’ this month, I went to Joint Base An- cerns—the traffic. The first time I met Glenn Jacobs, he drews, which, as I think many of you The President took 64 projects—$3.6 talked to me about the Oak Ridge Corridor know, is not far from here. It is where billion, including this Child Develop- before I could talk to him about it. the President boards Air Force One. ment Center at Joint Base Andrews, to He’s the mayor of Knox County, but he saw The mission at Joint Base Andrews is use to pay for his wall. He told us dur- the interconnection. broad. The Air Force does an incredible ing the campaign that this was being So I’m sure Mayor Rogero must see those job in service to our country. I went done in an effort—that Mexico would connections every day. there to take a look at the Child Devel- pay for it. We now know that the air- Tim Burchett is pretty good at the Vol Market, but the first visit he had with me in opment Center. The Child Development men families at Joint Base Andrews Washington was to come talk to me about Center that I visited was first con- are going to pay for this wall—$9,400 the 8,000 Oak Ridgers who live in Knox Coun- structed in 1941 not as a childcare cen- more per child because they don’t have ty and what he could do to support Oak ter but for other purposes. It has had a safe facility. This facility has a hard Ridge and Randy Boyd and Chancellor Plow- serious challenges, as the Air Force put time passing accreditation considering man of University of Tennessee. in their request to build a new the situation. That is not me telling You know, U.T. now manages the Oak childcare center—a new child develop- you this; this is the Air Force telling Ridge National Laboratory, and they started ment center. you this. Yet those funds were taken a new hundred million dollar Oak Ridge In- I visited classrooms that had to be stitute at the University of Tennessee to rec- away. Why were they taken away? Be- ognize the importance of that connection. closed because of a sewage backup, cause the President used his emergency Last week, I talked to Sam Beall, who, which happens regularly and flows into declaration power to do this. many of you know. the kitchen area of this particular fa- I believe this was an unconstitu- Just like this fair, Sam Beall is 100 years cility. I saw the results of a roof that tional abuse of power. Let me quote old. had collapsed during a heavy snow- from the President himself. This is When he came to Knoxville in the 1930s, storm that now has been replaced, but what the President said in the Rose there was basically no Oak Ridge. the use of that part of the building is Garden in announcing the so-called The Great Smoky Mountains National compromised. I saw the concerns ex- Park and TVA had just been created. emergency. I am quoting the President And there were no doctoral programs at pressed about pest control, about an of the United States: the University of Tennessee and no one in HVAC system that does not work prop- I could do the wall over a longer period of their wildest dream could imagine a personal erly, and about a facility that doesn’t time. I didn’t need to do this. But I’d rather computer. have the capacity they need in order to do it much faster. Today, Oak Ridge has the largest science deal with the needs of our Air Force Is that an emergency? Is that contra- and energy laboratory in America, TVA is personnel. dicting the direct dictate of Congress? the largest public utility, U.T. is a major re- It was for that reason that the Air Let me just remind my colleagues of search university, and the fastest computers Force has made this one of their top the Constitution, article I, section 9, in the world are about 15 miles away at Oak priorities in military construction, to Ridge. clause 7. It is the Congress that has the So things have changed. replace this 1941 facility. Through the power of the purse strings. We are the When Sam Beall came here in the 1930s, competitive process that is used under ones who appropriate the money, not which was about the time Professor Har- the Department of Defense, this project the President of the United States. He court Morgan said, ‘‘Let’s think about a lit- rose to a top priority and was included carries out our instructions. Yet he tle different way to celebrate the Knoxville in the President’s budget and approved uses, by his own words, something he area.’’ by Congress at $13 million for a re- wanted to do for himself rather than a When Sam came in the 1930s, Oak Ridge placement. was a secret city. national emergency to transfer those Let me read from the Air Force’s jus- funds. It is wrong. It is not just this While a lot of people from around here tification in requesting these funds. It work there, there didn’t seem to be much re- Senator saying it is wrong; we got a lationship between Oak Ridge and Maryville, says: letter from several Senators, former or Oak Ridge and Madisonville, or Oak Ridge Not providing this facility forces members Senators and former Members of the and Sevierville, or even Oak Ridge and Knox- to use more expensive, less convenient and House—Republicans—who commented ville. potentially lower quality off-base programs. These off-base child development centers on this. The signatories to this letter So, my suggestion is that we take Pro- include Senator Danforth, Mickey fessor Harcourt Morgan’s advice in the 1930s typically cost $9,400 more than on-base, cre- and use it this year. ating a severe financial strain on military Edwards, Chuck Hagel, Jim Kolbe, That, along with the prize chickens, the personnel. Quality of life will be severely de- Olympia Snowe, and Richard Lugar. best babies, the birthplace of country music, graded, resulting in impacts to retention and They are respected Republican Mem- and most visited national park. readiness because Airmen and their families bers of this body. Let me quote from Let’s celebrate the fact that the Knoxville will not have a safe and nurturing environ- their letter. ment for child care. area is the home of one of the largest con- Our oath is to put the country and its Con- centrations of brain power anywhere in the That will be the consequences if we stitution above everything, including party United States, rivaling the Research Tri- don’t replace the structure. Why do I politics or loyalty to a president. . . . The angle, Route 128 and even the Silicon Valley. talk about that? Because this was one power of the purse rests with Congress . . . if And it’s also home to one of the best- of 64 projects that were included in the you allow a president to ignore Congress, it known brand names in the world, a brand will be not your authority but that of your name that stands for science, energy, and ex- President’s emergency power transfer, taking this $13 million from the re- constituents that is deprived of the protec- cellence. tions of true representative government. So my suggestion in the spirit of the fair placement of a child development cen- and with the suggestion of Harcourt Morgan, ter and using it for his wall. It was one This is not about loyalty to a Presi- is let’s change the sign at the Knoxville air- of three projects in Maryland. We had dent or a party loyalty; this is about port from ‘‘Welcome to Knoxville, Gateway $66.5 million. exercising the constitutional respon- to the Great Smoky Mountains’’ to ‘‘Wel- There was another project at Joint sibilities of the article I legislative come to Knoxville, Gateway to the Great Base Andrews dealing with hazardous branch of government. Smoky Mountains and the Oak Ridge Cor- material, the place where they unload We just took a vote. We can do some- ridor.’’ thing about it—S.J. Res. 54, termi- If we want to take the professor’s advice hazardous material. They want to do it and celebrate what’s special about where we away from where the President’s plane nating the national emergency. We got live today, that would be the best way to do flies. That makes abundant sense. That a majority of the Senators who voted it. was cut and transferred over to the for it, 54 to 41, so it will move forward. Thank you. wall. We expect this will not be the last Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I For those of you who have been to word, and that is why I am taking the yield the floor. Ft. Meade—an incredibly important fa- floor time now. We are going to have

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:01 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25SE6.003 S25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE September 25, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5685 another opportunity to do this. We Tell Jeanne Shaheen to stop rate setting. ments from insurers that are often may have an opportunity to override a Say no to putting big insurance in charge of twice as high as the average, which can Presidential veto. We are going to need our healthcare. Say no to making it harder result in higher premiums for every- to see our chosen doctors when we need them more support. I urge my colleagues to the most. Say no to big insurance profits at body. please look at the Constitution of the our expense. Tell Senator Jeanne Shaheen to So they have these surprise medical United States we took the oath to up- put patients first. bills, and you pay more for those. The hold. Look at Members who have You read that, and you think I am all insurance companies and the physician served here in the past who are warn- about trying to put insurance compa- staffing companies go to the insurers ing us that this will come back to nies ahead of patients. It doesn’t tell and say: Look, these doctors are get- haunt our constituents in their con- you who is sending it. But you look at ting paid this much from surprise med- stitutional checks and balances, having it—and we did a little digging, and we ical bills, so you have to raise your the Congress be the people’s body found out that the ads say that they payments for doctors in your network, here—not the President of the United are paid for by an organization called and everybody is going to pay more as States—in passing laws and making ap- Doctor Patient Unity. You read that, the result of that. propriations. and you think, well, they are worried Again, this is frequently done at the Let us do the right thing. Let us ex- about patients. You look at that, and behest of private equity firms that own ercise the checks and balances that are you think they are worried about hos- the physician staffing companies. in our system. Let us see this S.J. Res. pital closures. This is from Doctor Pa- Surprise medical bills can be a tre- 54 become law. Let us reverse this tient Unity, so this must be someone mendous shock to patients. This is emergency declaration. Let’s do it for who cares about patients. Don’t believe what happened to Donald and Kathy the Constitution. Let’s do it for the it. Cavallaro. They live in Rye, NH. Don U.S. Congress. Let’s do it for the men The truth is, these flyers and the ads works at the Portsmouth Naval Ship- and women in our military service who that have been running in New Hamp- yard. When Kathy needed emergency are being denied the necessary military shire and across the country are paid surgery, Don’s insurance covered the construction projects, including those for by two private equity firms on Wall hospital costs, but the doctor per- service men and women at Joint Base Street. They don’t care about patients. forming the surgery was out of their Andrews who need a child development They care about profits. insurance network. The result was that center that protects the welfare of They have spent over $2 million in they got a surprise medical bill for their children. New Hampshire. If you look across the $5,000. Now they are appealing that For all those reasons, I hope this be- country, they have spent tens of mil- cost. comes law. lions of dollars. Just imagine that in- Unfortunately, what the Cavallaros With that, Mr. President, I suggest stead of trying to pad their own bot- are going through isn’t a rare occur- the absence of a quorum. tom line and worrying about surprise rence. One in six emergency room vis- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The medical billing, they had put those its in New Hampshire results in a sur- clerk will call the roll. tens of millions of dollars into improv- prise bill for Granite Staters who have The bill clerk proceeded to call the ing healthcare for the people of this large employer coverage. roll. country. Nationally, the average cost of a sur- Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I ask The public doesn’t know this because prise bill from an emergency room unanimous consent that the order for they have been left completely in the visit is more than $600, and the average the quorum call be rescinded. dark. Due to the Supreme Court’s Citi- surprise bill for inpatient care is over The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without zens United decision, special interests $2,000. So we can see what is happening objection, it is so ordered. can spend unlimited amounts of money as a result of surprise medical bills. MEDICAL BILLING and stay anonymous. So the average Surprise bills like these can easily put Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, for person throughout the country who a family budget in the red, and Con- the past couple of weeks, New Hamp- gets one of these flyers is not going to gress desperately needs to put a stop to shire and many other States across the know who paid for these ads. They are them. country have been flooded with mil- not going to know who is getting the Today, I strongly encourage my col- lions of dollars’ worth of dark money benefit of the costs from surprise med- leagues in the Senate to move this ef- advertisements. These ads have been ical billing. fort forward. The special interests that all over TV and social media. This ad campaign is not only con- are pushing these surprise medical bills Let me just be clear. They haven’t fusing to voters; it is exhibit A in how and pushing up all of our healthcare been running just against me in New our campaign finance system is bro- costs have to be tuned out. Hampshire; they have been running ken. The voices of Granite Staters who This is about making sure that when against Democrats and Republicans in are struggling to pay surprise medical a Granite Stater or any American goes competitive races across this country. bills are being drowned out in this case to a hospital, they can have faith that We have also had flyers that have by private equity firms on Wall Street their insurance is going to cover their been jammed in the mailboxes all that are making billions off of the sta- costs. We should not—we must not—let across New Hampshire. I even got sev- tus quo. private equity firms on Wall Street eral of the flyers myself. This is an ex- Here is how these private equity bully Congress or derail the bipartisan ample of one. I will read it in just a firms are exploiting patients. First, efforts that are taking place in this minute. surprise medical bills usually occur body to address surprise medical bills. I want to point out that the goal of when a patient visits an in-network These advertisements should also this campaign has been to stop Con- hospital. Let’s say my insurance says serve as a reminder that Congress has gress from acting to address surprise that I can go to the hospital in my to reform our broken campaign finance medical bills. hometown. As part of the treatment, I system. Special interests shouldn’t be For example, this flyer makes the go to the hospital, but the doctor who able to hide behind nice-sounding front dishonest claim that addressing sur- sees me is not a doctor who is in the groups like Doctor Patient Unity. prise medical bills would lead to hos- network of my insurance company. So We know these private equity firms pital closures and doctor shortages. In unbeknownst to me, as I go into the are responsible for these ads only be- fact, you can see, it says: emergency room, that doctor is what is cause of investigative reporting that called out of network. These doctors was done by Bloomberg, the New York Imagine if the care we needed wasn’t there when we needed it the most. Rate setting is often are working for physician staff- Times, and some others. Sadly, this is a healthcare nightmare—hospital closures, ing companies that have gone out of the exception rather than the norm be- doctor shortages, windfall profits for big in- network so they can aggressively pur- cause usually dark money never gets surance. Say no to rate setting. Don’t put sue surprise medical bills. These physi- exposed. big insurance companies in charge of our cian staffing companies are also using In closing, I want to send a very clear healthcare. Stop surprise medical bills. these surprise medical bills to nego- message: I don’t care how many ads Then you turn it over, and it says: tiate—to command in-network pay- these special interests run, how many

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Mr. President, I ask and tackling surprise medical bills The bill clerk proceeded to call the unanimous consent that the order for must remain at the top of the Senate’s roll. the quorum call be rescinded. agenda. Mr. COTTON. Madam President, I The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Thank you. ask unanimous consent that the order PERDUE). Without objection, it is so or- I yield the floor. for the quorum call be rescinded. dered. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without OVERTIME RULE The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. objection, it is so ordered. Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, some- BLACKBURN). The clerk will call the NOMINATION OF EUGENE SCALIA thing happened in the last 48 hours or roll. Mr. COTTON. Madam President, I so that affects 40,000 to 50,000 people in The bill clerk proceeded to call the would like to speak today about an old my State and affects, literally, prob- roll. friend and mentor, Gene Scalia. Gene is ably 1 million people or more around Mr. BROWN. Madam President, I ask a devoted husband and father, a bril- the country. These are people who are unanimous consent that the order for liant lawyer, and a fairminded advo- making $30,000, $35,000, $40,000, or the quorum call be rescinded. cate for workers and the rule of law, $45,000 a year. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and he is an outstanding choice to be Essentially, the President of the objection, it is so ordered. our next Secretary of Labor. United States robbed them of their Gene has proven himself as a top FUTURE ACT overtime. This isn’t histrionics. It is Mr. BROWN. Madam President, right legal mind both in government and in not alarmist. It is fact. This is how it now, HBCUs, like Wilberforce and Cen- private practice. During the Presidency works. If you are managing a fast food tral State in my State of Ohio, and of George W. Bush, he served as the top restaurant and you are making $40,000 other minority-serving institutions are lawyer for the Department of Labor, a year, and if the company decides to where he stood up for workers by vigor- facing a fiscal cliff. If we don’t act now, call you the night shift manager—the ously enforcing the law. When Enron’s this week, HBCUs and other schools management decides to declare you as executives defrauded and bankrupted will face crippling funding cuts. These management—it means they can work the company, Gene fought to recover schools are a critical part of our Na- you 45, 50, 55, 60 hours a week and pay the retirement savings of employees tion’s higher education system. They you not a cent—not pay you time and and pensioners. have a rich legacy and a proven track In private practice, Gene fought out- a half. They don’t pay you time and a record of educating students of color of-control bureaucrats who threatened half. They don’t even give you another and other underrepresented students. to undercut America’s position as an cent more than your 40 hours. Wilberforce was founded in 1856 as industrial power. When Washington bu- In other words, if you are a mod- the Nation’s first private institution of reaucrats tried to stop Boeing from erate-income worker making $35,000 or higher education for Black students in building its world-class Dreamliner in $40,000 a year—not enough to have a this country—an institution that we South Carolina, he fended off the at- middle-class lifestyle like you could are so proud of in southwestern Ohio. tack. As a result, thousands of South have had in this country 20 or 30 years Central State has a rich legacy of edu- Carolinians today are employed in ago—and management decides they are cating students and is an 1890 land- good-paying manufacturing jobs, and going to classify you as management, grant institution. the world’s best airplanes continue to they can work you as many hours as Many of us worked in the last farm be made right here in America. they want without a cent of overtime. bill to right a historical wrong and to Gene’s resume tells the story well Now, that has been a problem for make sure all 1890 land-grant univer- enough. It proves that he is a top ex- years. Five years ago, we fixed it. The sities, including Central State, have pert in labor law who has devoted his Vice President of the United States access to the funding they deserve. life to ensuring that workers and in- with Secretary Tom Perez came out to They have fostered generations of Afri- dustry alike get a fair shake. Columbus, OH. I worked on this issue. can-American students. We know that But his resume doesn’t tell the whole We made this announcement at a small without HBCUs, millions of Black stu- story. I met Gene early in my short ca- manufacturing firm. They supported dents would have been denied the op- reer as a lawyer. He was one of my very this agreement, and many businesses portunity to pursue higher education. first bosses. So I got a window into his did. This would have meant that for There simply was no place for them in leadership style and legal mind. I have anybody making up to about $46,000 a many places in this country. They relied on his hard-earned wisdom and year, if they worked those extra hours would have been left out of careers in counsel ever since, although, I have to and they were called management, law, academia, agriculture, politics, say, Gene was one of the very few law- from then on they were going to get the sciences, and so many other fields. yers I knew who discouraged me from overtime—time and a half. That is Our country owes an enormous debt leaving the law and joining the Army. what overtime pay is about. That is to HBCUs. Key funding for HBCUs and I think that is less a commentary on what the overtime rule is about. minority-serving institutions—MSIs— my skills as a young lawyer and more President Trump loves to say that he expires September 30. Without this a commentary on his need to keep his is on the side of workers, but you can’t funding, school budgets will be thrown lawyers on his cases. But he came say you support workers individually if into chaos. They will likely consider around and introduced me to his broth- you don’t support workers collectively. program cuts and layoffs. We need to er Matt, who remains an Army officer The President says: I care about these pass a clean extension. to this day, and the Scalia family have individual workers. If he really cared The House has done its job and been good friends all along. about these individual workers, he passed the FUTURE Act. It seems the Gene Scalia is one of the most capa- wouldn’t have, in essence, robbed 40,000 House is always doing its job. It passes ble and decent men I know in Wash- to 50,000 Ohioans—and I don’t know legislation, and then the legislation ington. His dedication to the law and how many million Americans—of their dies in the Senate graveyard. We have its just application is absolute. Work- overtime pay. We passed that rule. The seen it on issue after issue. This is as ing folks in this country deserve a Obama administration sent the Sec- important as any of them. We must Labor Secretary of such integrity and retary of Labor to Columbus, OH, and I protect the HBCUs. We must extend conviction, and Gene Scalia will be was there when we made this an- the mandatory funding for all MSIs for just such a Secretary. nouncement. On behalf of 150,000 Ohio 2 years. It is time for the Senate to do I urge all of my colleagues to confirm workers who were making $30, $40, $45, the same. HBCUs and MSIs have to him as our next Secretary of Labor. and up to $46,000 a year, we celebrated

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That means more compa- I suggest the absence of a quorum. pay if they did that week after week. nies are going to move overseas as The PRESIDING OFFICER. The This President says he is for workers. wages continue to be depressed in this clerk will call the roll. Then, he changes this rule. In a sense, country. The senior assistant legislative clerk he robbed those people. This new rule I was in the White House with the proceeded to call the roll. deprives millions of workers, literally, President in his Cabinet Room one day Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I of the pay they have earned. It is as during the tax bill. After he signed this ask unanimous consent that the order disturbing as anything I have seen tax bill, he said: You’re going to start for the quorum call be rescinded. from the President. seeing a lot more money in your pay- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Like the Republican leader’s office check. objection, it is so ordered. down the hall, I know the White House We know that was a lie. Corporations Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I looks like a retreat for Wall Street ex- reaped the benefits, and then spent ask unanimous consent to speak as in ecutives. In the White House, whatever their windfall not on workers’ wages or morning business for up to 15 minutes. corporate America wants, this White growing the company but on stock The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without House gives them every single time. If buybacks. objection, it is so ordered. corporate America wants to block the General Motors received huge tax CLIMATE CHANGE minimum wage, which hasn’t been in- cuts. They moved more jobs overseas Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I creased in 10 years, the President of and they shut production in Ham- am here for my 254th ‘‘Time to Wake the United States blocks the minimum tramck, MI, and in places like Up’’ speech. In the time I have been wage. If corporate America wants this Lordstown, OH. He stacked his Cabinet giving these speeches, I have watched and the National Labor Relations overtime rule done away with, com- the shifting trajectory of climate de- Board with corporate stooges who promised, or half-obliterated, saving nial. First, climate change was a hoax. spent their whole careers undermining millions of dollars for corporate Amer- Then, there wasn’t enough science. workers on behalf of corporations. His ica, the President of the United States Then, the science is still uncertain. new Labor Secretary, Eugene Scalia, is does their bidding. Then, solving this problem would hurt a corporate lawyer who has fought over To do a renegotiation of NAFTA, or our economy. Then, innovation will and over against worker rights. Think the North American Free Trade Agree- magically save us, and now there is a about this. The Secretary of Labor— ment, right to help workers, you en- new entrant in the climate denial lexi- whether it is a pretty conservative Sec- force worker rules, and you enforce con: China. ‘‘China isn’t doing enough retary of Labor, whom Republicans labor rules. The President backed off on carbon emissions,’’ goes the argu- from his campaign promise and didn’t over here are likely to support, or a ment. So we shouldn’t do anything at do it. more progressive, pro-worker Sec- all. There were lots of tax cuts for the retary of Labor, whom Democrats are It is a talking point you hear all the rich. Almost 80 percent of the cor- more likely to support—is usually time from the fossil fuel industry and porate tax bill that President Trump somebody who cares about workers and its array of front groups working to pushed through Congress goes to the workers’ rights. The new Secretary of block climate action here in Congress. richest 1 percent of the people. It is a Labor appointed by President Trump is Now, China has done plenty to com- betrayal. It is a White House betrayal a corporate lawyer. He spent his entire plain about. China has stolen our intel- of workers every single day. For people career attacking workers, attacking lectual property, manipulated its cur- making $30,000, $40,000, $50,000, $80,000, workers’ rights, trying to put unions rency, jailed its political dissenters, or $90,000 a year, this White House be- out of business, trying to encourage de- trays them. certification of elections, and trying to set unfair labor rules, and more. I have It is pretty simple. Think about the come down every time on the side of been front and center with those com- dignity of work. Whether you punch a corporations against workers. plaints about China. Yet, before we clock or whether you swipe a badge, I said this before. You can’t say you offer up China as the latest ‘‘climate whether you are raising children, care about workers individually, but denial lite’’ excuse for doing nothing, whether you are taking care of aging then you don’t side with workers col- let’s take a look at what China is real- parents, whether you are working on lectively. What does that mean? It ly up to. tips, or whether you are working on a means when that workers have a For starters, China is still a party to middle-class salary, all work has dig- union, they get better pay, they get the Paris climate accord, and China’s nity. Instead, the President has under- better benefits, they have retirement, President doesn’t say stuff like ‘‘wind mined that worker. they have healthcare, and they have turbines cause cancer.’’ OK—a low bar, And we all know something about more job security and more safety in I concede. CEOs. When I was a kid, CEOs made the workplace. But if you say you care Our President recently tweeted: about 30 to 1 in CEO pay versus the av- about individual workers but you don’t Which country has the largest carbon erage worker. Now it is about 300 to 1. care about workers collectively, then emission reduction? AMERICA! Who has Who gets the tax cuts in this country? you simply don’t care about workers. dumped the most carbon into the air? The CEOs. Who gets hurt every time? It comes down to this: Whose side are CHINA! It is moderate wage earners. you on? Are you on the corporations’ Actually, that is not quite true. We I hear this talk of populism, that the side or American workers’ side? Do you have still dumped more CO2 into the President is a populist. Well, populism fight for Wall Street or fight for the air than China because we have been at is never racist or never anti-Semitic. It workers and fight for the dignity of it longer, and we still dump a lot more doesn’t divide people. It doesn’t push work? Do you honor work? Do you re- than China per capita, but China’s 1 some people down to lift people up. spect work? Do you pass legislation billion people do put out more carbon That is what we have seen far too that supports workers and rewards pollution than our 300 million. They much of. work or do you pass legislation to overtook us as the world’s top national To me, this overtime rule was sort of take, literally, thousands of dollars out emitter in 2007. Last year, China ac- the last straw. You give tax cuts and of the pockets of workers who should counted for about 28 percent of global massive giveaways to the wealthiest 1 be getting overtime but, because of CO2 emissions, and the U.S. accounted percent and encourage more corpora- this new Trump rule, they lost their for 15 percent. Cumulatively, China ac- tions to move overseas. overtime. counts for 13 percent of emissions, and The President’s tax bill says this, The President promised to fight for the U.S. accounts for 25 percent, which which is almost not even believable: If American workers. He has broken that is about twice as much. Americans’ per

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Over that period, these actions where it looks the worst for us. Forget Rivian, that are proposing extremely would generate over 65 million new the past. Look to the future at climate cool vehicles. Again, there is China— low-carbon jobs globally and avoid over action. That is where China is blowing far out front in building electric vehi- 700,000 premature deaths from air pol- us out of the water. cles and in deploying the infrastruc- lution, by the way. Whoever acts swift- As the Trump administration slav- ture needed to run electric vehicles. ly will get the biggest share of these ishly fronts for fossil fuel—and is even China now requires that 10 percent of riches. turning the agencies of our government vehicles sold be electric or plug-in hy- Last year, Stanford’s economists over to this corrupting industry— brids. This quota increases to 12 per- found that keeping global warming to China is leaning in hard on a green en- cent in 2020. By the end of 2018, 45 per- 1.5-degrees Celsius as opposed to the ergy future. China is resetting its econ- cent of all of the electric cars on the riskier 2-degree safety limit would omy for a clean energy future. China planet were in China. Last year, China likely save more than $20 trillion in began implementing a national cap- manufactured nearly half of all of the economic damages around the world by and-trade system—a price on carbon— electric vehicles that have been manu- the end of this century—$20 trillion. for its power sector in 2018, which will factured in the world. The world power that positions itself go into full force across the country In other areas, it is China, China, to reap the economic benefits of a car- China. China dominates global markets next year. Several provinces already bon-neutral technology and that helps for electric buses and two-wheelers. run cap and trade locally. This year, lead the world away from runaway cli- Exxon fabulously predicted to its China is launching a mandatory renew- mate calamities will garner tremen- shareholders that there would be zero ables quota, requiring that 35 percent dous economic, strategic, and diplo- electric buses by 2040; China is already of its electricity be renewable by 2030, matic advantage. In particular, China operating 400,000. and its energy plan seeks 50 percent of recognizes the diplomatic advantage to High-tech batteries will power trans- acting on climate as the United States total electric power generation from portation and balance the electric grid nonfossil sources by 2030. withdraws from its traditional position of the future. China is planning for of international leadership. China is also investing to dominate three times as much battery manufac- clean energy manufacturing and tech- The last century has been called the turing capacity as the rest of the world American century. We are fast handing nology. In 2017, nearly half of the combined. Carbon capture will grow as over the next century to become the world’s new renewable energy invest- an industry as soon as it has a business Chinese century. We are doing it to ment took place in China—triple the model, which, by the way, carbon pric- ourselves, and we are doing it for the investment made in the United States. ing, including China’s cap-and-trade worst of all possible reasons—to cater China leads the world in renewable plan, will provide them. On carbon to and kowtow to a corrupt industry. power deployment with there being pricing, there is China, with 20 carbon Making sure that the next century is more than twice as much capacity as capture projects under construction or the American century, as well, is as in any other nation. Almost 30 percent in development—more than in any good a reason as any for us to wake up of the world’s renewable power capac- other nation. and act on climate. ity right now is in China, including the Of course, it is not all good news on I yield the floor. most solar, the most wind, and the climate out of China, not by any The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- most hydro. China dominates the glob- stretch. The Chinese continue to build ator from New Jersey. al deployment of solar panels. It has more coal-fired powerplants than any UKRAINE several times greater installed solar other country, not just in China but Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, once generation capacity than the United around the world. However, the dif- again, I come to the floor to call for ac- States. In fact, we virtually lost solar ficult truth for us is that China’s tion in light of revelations that Presi- panel manufacturing to China. progress on climate change is real, and dent Trump appears to have no prob- On this graph, China is the yellow, it is way more than ours. China is not lem in seeking the assistance of a for- and it shows China outdoing all of the doing this to be nice. It is doing this to eign government for his own political other countries in total capacity. We outdo us economically and politically. gain. Today’s summary of the tele- are here compared to China there, and If we keep kicking our own renewable phone call from the White House be- the gray is the general category for the industries in the teeth here in America tween him and a foreign leader exposes rest of the world. China is even bigger just to please Trump’s coal industry this in black and white. Given this than the rest of the world, not count- donors while China invests in these White House’s lack of transparency, I ing the United States, Japan, Ger- new technologies, we will be making a have little faith that this so-called many, and India. losing bet. China’s one-party govern- transcript reflects the totality of the So that is China’s lead in total re- ment has put economic growth above conversation, but what it did release newable electricity deployment, with all else. Chinese scientists see the same was shocking enough. more than double the installed capac- data that ours do. Chinese economists He clearly pressured the Ukrainian ity of the United States and nearly a see the same economic risks that ours Government to investigate former Vice third of the total global renewable do. Chinese businesses see the same President Biden for his own political electricity capacity. Here is the world’s threats and opportunities for their benefit. He mentioned the Attorney total. There is China at 404. Then you workers and their supply chains that General of the United States or his per- actually have to scale down the graph- ours do. Chinese cities see the same sonal lawyer six times, and in using ic to get over here to the United States threat from sea level rise that ours do. the levers of State, the President at 180—180 to 404. If you count nuclear Yet the Chinese Government has cho- sought to weaponize the Justice De- power as clean energy, there is China. sen a smarter path because it is not partment to pursue a personal political China currently has the world’s larg- under the thumb of the fossil fuel in- vendetta. est nuclear power construction pro- dustry. The Chinese are acting out of We now know that for more than 2 gram. It has 37 nuclear reactors in op- self-interest. They are acting on cli- months, the President urged Ukraine eration, 20 under construction, 40 in mate because they want their country to investigate a political opponent planning, and proposals for an addi- and their economy to succeed. They while holding $391 million in urgently tional 100. Next generation nuclear want to own these industries of the fu- needed security assistance that Con- technologies originally designed in the ture. Rather than compete, we are now gress appropriated to support U.S. na- United States are among those Chinese helping them win—all to make some tional security interests. In fact, Con- proposals. If all of those reactors are grubby political donors happy. gress approved this security assistance,

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No, they did for us to remind the American people together to offer America’s support to not. and the world that the rule of law Ukraine in the face of relentless Rus- Did the White House ask them any means something. sian aggression. We have stood to- substantive questions on the security We will not allow the corrupting of gether on Ukraine because we have assistance to Ukraine over these our national security assistance. We known what has been at stake. Our months? No, they did not and neither will not allow our relationship with friends in Ukraine sit on the frontlines did the Defense Department. Ukraine to become a political football, of a struggle against the Kremlin’s vi- In other words, the State Depart- and we will not let the foreign policy of sion of a world that is not guided by ment was unaware of any policy moti- the United States be corrupted for democratic values or the rule of law vation that could have delayed the dis- campaign purposes. persal of urgently needed security but, instead, ruled by Putin and his UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—S. 2537 funding to Ukraine. There was no pol- corrupt cabal of oligarchs. The Demo- Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- crats and the Republicans have stood icy motivation. On the contrary, the revelations of sent that the Committee on Foreign together behind a free and independent the past few days suggest a political Relations be discharged from further Ukraine because, together, we stand motivation. It appears that President consideration of S. 2537; that the Sen- behind our shared values of freedom, Trump’s willingness to use the powers ate proceed to its immediate consider- democracy, the rule of law, and human of his office for grossly inappropriate ation; that the bill be considered read a rights. behavior on the international stage is third time and passed and the motions We have stood in support of Ukraine pretty vivid. to reconsider be considered made and in pursuit of our own strategic inter- We need to know exactly who in the laid upon the table with no intervening ests in the region. That is why we came Trump administration played a role in action or debate. together when Russian forces illegally the improper withholding of congres- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there invaded Crimea in 2014 and worked to sionally appropriated funding for objection? bolster American support of Ukrainian Ukraine and how. That is why today I Mr. RISCH. Reserving the right to sovereignty. I was proud of that mo- am calling for unanimous consent for object. ment as the chairman of the Foreign my bill, the Ukraine Foreign Assist- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Relations Committee at the time; that ance Integrity and Accountability Act ator from Idaho. we passed the Ukraine Freedom Sup- of 2019. Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, first of port Act with strong bipartisan sup- This bill would require an inspector all, let me say I concur with the good port. In an era of growing political di- general, State Department, investiga- Senator from New Jersey that we vides, our support for a democratic, tion into the Office of Management and should follow regular order. free, and sovereign Ukraine inspired us Budget’s delay in obligating these He, like myself, has spent decades of to transcend partisanship and to work funds. service in a legislative body, and we together in common cause. My legislation would require the both know this system works when the I applaud my Republican colleagues State Department to share all records committee system works. who have worked on these efforts, who in its role in facilitating the Presi- Every legislative body is set up with have traveled to Ukraine, who have dent’s personal lawyer’s engagement a committee system. Now, why is that? been strong advocates for our partners, with the Ukranian Government. One of the reasons is because people de- standing up against Kremlin aggres- It would require that the administra- velop an expertise in a certain lane, sion. tion obligate all Ukranian security as- and they can use that expertise on the That is why it is all the more puz- sistance funds and authorize additional committee. zling that Republicans have largely funds to counter Russia malign influ- Most importantly, the issues regard- been silent over the past few days. ence across Europe. ing a bill—whether it is good or bad or Whatever happened to solidarity with It would also express solidarity with whether it should be amended or what- Ukraine? Whatever happened to stand- the Ukranian people by imposing new ever should happen to it—is best han- ing up to Russia? Whatever happened sanctions on Russia for its continued dled in the committee system, where to putting the national security of the aggression in eastern Ukraine. Those people have an expertise in the area United States ahead of petty partisan sanctions would target Russia’s ship- that the bill goes to. politics? ping sector, oligarchs, and cyber at- This bill goes to the Foreign Rela- We have found ourselves with a tacks. tions Committee, which I chair—which President in the White House who has I want to be clear that I am an advo- my good friend from New Jersey pre- now sought to manipulate aid to cate of regular order in the Senate, but viously chaired—and it will be handled Ukraine to advance his own personal we are in a crisis. It is a crisis poten- in the regular order by that com- political agenda. tially of constitutional proportions, a mittee, but it is a bad way to do a piece Let’s examine what we know. crisis that goes to the heart of our de- of legislation to draw it, drop it, and President Trump admitted that he mocracy, and how we respond to it will then come to the floor and try to pass spoke with President Zelensky and forever define our willingness as a Con- it unanimously. raised the issue of investigating the gress to defend the rule of law and live This piece of legislation was brought family of Vice President Biden. That up to our article I responsibilities. to the committee yesterday, and it is a was included in today’s so-called tran- President Trump has once again piece of legislation that certainly de- script of the congratulatory call with stood in the way of congressional ef- serves consideration but not this way. President Zelensky. forts to support Ukraine and all of Eu- I have not had a chance to even read We know that after Congress appro- rope in the face of Russian aggression. it, let alone study it, and that is true of priated this funding, the Department of The administration has once again virtually every Member of the major- State sent a notation to the White flouted the rule of law, this time with ity party. I frankly don’t know wheth- House Office of Budget and Manage- the Acting Director of National Intel- er the other members of the committee ment on June 21. We know delibera- ligence refusing to disclose to Congress who serve in the minority party have tions over this kind of funding typi- the whistleblower complaint on Presi- had an opportunity to read it or to cally just take 5 days. Instead, the dent Trump’s conversations with Presi- study it or, for that matter, to prepare White House sat on this funding for 2 dent Zelensky—and we don’t know amendments to it to make it better whole months. what more—as he is mandated to do. and to move it along. My staff met with the State Depart- It is time for this Congress to stand So given that, the committee system ment last Friday. We tried to glean up for its article I powers. We need to is really important here. I don’t want

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:02 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G25SE6.025 S25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE S5690 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 25, 2019 to really go into the merits of all this. that is clearly laid out in this tran- going to wind up being analyzed and A lot of it is being debated out in the script. pulled apart and taken by your polit- hallway right now with the national The second thing is the corruption ical enemies and badly misrepresented. media and that sort of thing. itself. When money goes into Ukraine, Look, don’t take my word for it. Look, what has happened over the it is a well-known fact that there is Don’t take Senator MENENDEZ’s word last few days here is really a poster tremendous corruption and graft with- for it. The transcript is all over the child for what has happened to the en- in the country and a lot of the money internet right now. It is going to be tire Trump Presidency. A fair disappears. published in every newspaper probably amount—not all but a fair amount—of The most notorious institution with- in America tomorrow. It takes just a the national media and a fair amount in the country is the gas company—in- few minutes to read it. Read it and of the minority party here have done terestingly enough, the gas company take away for yourself the feelings you everything they can to delegitimize board on which Vice President Biden’s have about it. this President, not the least of which is son sat and was appointed to and has The President of the United States is taking anything that comes along and received $50,000 a month to sit on after tasked with being the frontline of for- attaching to it some nefarious idea, the Vice President was tasked by eign policy. Yes, foreign policy is some nefarious purpose. President Obama to look into the cor- shared by both the first and second Let me give you an example. My good ruption and do something about the branch. It is one of those things the friend said: What happened to standing corruption in Ukraine. Founding Fathers did not resolve 100 up to Russia? This administration has In any event, corruption is a big percent for one branch or the other, imposed more sanctions on Russia than problem and funds get diverted. such as appointments for the second the entire 8 years of the previous ad- I am just going to close by saying, branch or such as appropriating for the ministration. So what has happened to look, every American that is interested first branch. standing up to Russia? We continue to in this talking that is going on back There is sufficient authority given to stand up to Russia. and forth about this call that the each branch of government, but the I think my friend from New Jersey President had with President Zelensky head of state, in this case, the Presi- and I would be able to agree on the should look at that transcript and read dent of the United States, is tasked many sins Russia has committed start- it. It will take just a few minutes to with carrying on these relationships ing way back, but if you go with fairly read it, and it will not take long to fig- with other countries. recent history, their invasion of Geor- ure out that the mischaracterization of This phone conversation that he had gia and then their promise to back off this is off the wall. is clearly, clearly, part of that. Don’t and to get out of Georgia—they still It is absolutely amazing to me that take my word for it. Everybody make occupy two of the regions in Georgia. people would take this conversation, up your own mind on this. It isn’t rock- Of course, the invasion and takeover which was a standard, ordinary, reg- et science. As you can see, the English of the Crimea, their cause of problems ular conversation that a head of state is very straightforward. It can be un- on the eastern border of Ukraine, their has with another head of state, and derstood. I think everybody will come interference in Ukraine, their inter- characterize it the way it is being char- away with their own belief. ference in our elections, their inter- acterized. If people hate Trump, they are going ference in all kinds of European elec- It was a congratulatory call. There to look at that and say that this is ter- tions, and it goes on and on, poisoning was a lot of banter in it. My good rible, as a lot of people in this town people in London—I mean, that is friend knows—he has met with a lot of have done. I think most ordinary, good, about as far out as you can possibly heads of state, as I have. Sometimes we straight-thinking Americans are going get. even meet together with heads of state. to look at this and say: What is the big So we all need to stand together. We It is common to have bipartisan meet- deal? It was a conversation between all need to stand up to Russia, and this ings with heads of state. two people talking about various issues administration has been doing it. They I don’t know whether people think they were interested in, and it isn’t a are going to continue to do it. I think these things are scripted and that they problem. virtually everybody here is urging are focused directly on issues, but In any event, in order to preserve the them to do it, and we are going to con- there is always a lot of banter. The regular order, in order to preserve the tinue to do it. banter can be in the form of having jurisdiction and the hard work of the Look, the argument that there was conversations about family. It can be Foreign Relations Committee, Mr. some significant delay in moving funds talking about sports. Frequently, if President, I object. to Ukraine is simply not well-taken, one of the teams has done well or poor- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- and the reasons for it, with all due re- ly, one party or the other will raise it tion is heard. spect to my friend, I think, are well and talk about it. These things are The Senator from New Jersey. known. very informal, as this phone conversa- Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I un- In fact, if you read the transcript of tion was. derstand we are supposed to be heading this telephone conversation, the Presi- In my experience, one of the frequent to a briefing on Iran. I ask unanimous dent himself raises the important issue issues that is discussed in these con- consent for 2 minutes, and then I will that he has raised with all of us from versations is local politics—what is cease, and I ask unanimous consent for time to time, and that is that any time happening in your country, what is my entire remarks to be included in he sees the United States getting on happening in my country—and then the RECORD. the short end of the stick with what- also a discussion of mutual issues with The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ever you talk to him about, it raises an friendly countries or, for that matter, objection, it is so ordered. alarm with him. countries that are not friendly. Mr. MENENDEZ. No. 1, it is not un- In this particular case, he has been This call that the transcript was re- usual for—there have been many times very distressed by the fact that we leased on is very, very rare. If you are when the urgency of the moment has have been carrying the bulk of the dol- looking for a window to see what actu- had legislation come to the floor. I lars and cents for helping Ukraine. We ally happens in these calls, this tran- think this is one of those moments. want to help Ukraine. script is a really good characterization But I do appreciate the Chairman’s Senator MENENDEZ, I think, very of what happens in these calls. suggesting that he will take up consid- clearly laid out many of the problems It is not a good thing to be releasing eration of this issue, and that is some- that have to do with Ukraine. The these calls. I think heads of state thing I think is incredibly important. country has serious problems, not the should be able to have these conversa- On Russia, I would just say the con- least of which is corruption, but the tions—all of us should be able to have gressionally mandated sanctions, first reason he had issues with the conversations with our counterparts, which the committee and the Congress spending was the fact that Europe just with a head of state, with Ministers in passed, gave very little flexibility to simply is not doing what they should the other countries without having to the administration and have been the be doing in helping to fund this, and be thinking about every word we say is driver on sanctions on Russia. But

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:02 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G25SE6.027 S25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE September 25, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5691 there is a lot that hasn’t been done and their families through the Schatz Americans. It is modeled off of very that Russia has done subsequently, motion. successful State programs like Califor- which we should be ultimately pur- Every other industrialized country in nia’s, ensuring that working Ameri- suing, and I look forward to the Chair- the world has some version of paid cans do not have to choose between man’s having a markup on DASKAA leave, which allows workers to take their family and their paycheck. and other related legislation to actu- care of their loved ones when a medical It shouldn’t be so hard. So many ally continue to fight Russia. emergency arises. Yet the vast major- workers around the country have new Lastly, I would simply say that hold- ity of our workforce in America lacks children, sick spouses, or elderly par- ing money from Ukraine doesn’t make access to paid leave. That means far ents, and they need access to paid other countries give money to Ukraine. too many of our workers are unable to leave. Today, let’s stand together and That was money that was directed by take paid time off if they need to care reject fake paid leave by voting no on the U.S. Congress, which was pro- for a new child, a sick parent, or their the Ernst motion to instruct, for peo- moted, as well, by the State Depart- spouse. Sadly, this includes 2 million of ple like Shelby and her family. ment and the Department of Defense. our Federal employees—and I know the I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- They had no concerns about corruption Presiding Officer is aware of this, given ator from Maryland. as it relates to this money. They un- his own family situation—but we have HUAWEI derstood the importance of the secu- a chance to fix that right now. I urge Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. President, I rity assistance. my colleagues to vote yes on the come to the Senate floor to urge adop- Finally, on the question of the tran- Schatz motion. tion of two resolutions that are going script, overwhelmingly, there wasn’t However, Senate Republicans have offered an additional motion that to be considered by the U.S. Senate, in- banter there so much as there was a di- structing the conferees to the NDAA would block this benefit from every rect effort to get President Zelensky to bill, which is the Defense authorization other working American. This is noth- use his powers to investigate former bill. One of those motions urges the ing short of an attack on all workers’ Vice President Biden’s son. That is conferees, or directs the conferees, to access to affordable and accessible paid crystal clear, and any plain reading adopt bipartisan legislation introduced family and medical leave. will do it, and I do hope the American by Senator COTTON, who is now the What my Republican colleagues are people will read the summary. Presiding Officer in the Chair, and me suggesting is that our workers should I yield the floor. and others. It is called the 5G act, and work overtime to compensate for fam- f it deals with Defending America’s 5G ily leave. Their motion would require Future Act. What it does, very simply, RECESS workers to shift around their hours and is codify the Trump administration’s The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- take on more hours in order to receive Executive order putting Huawei on ate stands in recess until 3:30 p.m. the paid time off they need in an emer- what is called the entity list and then today. gency situation or when welcoming a making sure that before there is a Thereupon, the Senate, at 2:47 p.m., new child. change to this, if you wanted to take recessed until 3:30 p.m. and was reas- Let me be very clear. This is not a them off entirely, that would require a sembled when called to order by the benefit. It is a cynical plan that would congressional action. But it also says Presiding Officer (Mr. COTTON). erode our American workers’ abilities that if you want to seek waivers under to make ends meet and harm their ac- f that act, you should come to Congress cess to real paid leave. It would hurt and at least give Congress the oppor- RESOLUTIONS TO INSTRUCT those who need this the most, includ- tunity to disagree. This is very impor- CONFEREES—Continued ing women, communities of color, and tant to protect our security, to protect The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- low-wage workers. U.S. technology from theft. I urge my Most workers living paycheck to pay- ator from New York. colleagues to support that resolution. check will not be able to take extra Mrs. GILLIBRAND. Mr. President, I DETER ACT shifts to earn paid leave. Too many ask unanimous consent to speak for as Mr. President, I am also here to urge families across the country don’t even much time as I consume. my colleagues to support another reso- have $400 in savings for emergency ex- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without lution. This one is directing the con- penses. Take Shelby Ramirez Martinez, objection, it is so ordered. ferees to the Defense authorization bill for example. She found herself in the to support a motion and resolutions UKRAINE most untenable situation when her Mrs. GILLIBRAND. Mr. President, I put forward by Senator RUBIO and me daughter and her father both had si- and others—again, a bipartisan resolu- rise to speak in opposition to the Re- multaneous surgeries scheduled. publican motion to instruct on paid tion, making it clear that we should Shelby is a mom of two, caregiver to deter foreign interference in U.S. elec- family and medical leave. her father, and a full-time student and Before I move to the issue at hand, I tions. It is based on the principles of security officer. She didn’t have access bipartisan legislation, a bipartisan act do want to address the very serious al- to paid leave, so she was forced to take legations against President Trump and that we have introduced called the 2 weeks off and forgo her pay. She DETER Act. The idea is very simple, the new information we are learning couldn’t have planned for that by from the memo the White House re- which is this: We want to say up front working overtime and sacrificing time that our intelligence communities, or leased today. with her daughter or with a flex sav- It is deeply concerning to learn that others in the administration, should ings account. What Shelby and all inform Congress immediately if there President Trump asked Ukrainian Americans need is dedicated and ex- has been interference in our elections. President Zelensky to work with the tended time off for medical emer- If the answer is yes, that would trigger United States to investigate Vice gencies and births. immediate and stiff sanctions on what- President Biden. Our democracy is at The Republican motion to instruct ever foreign government is acting to risk, and President Trump has be- calls for employer tax credits that are interfere in our elections. trayed our country. I support Speaker handouts to large and rich companies We can spend a lot of money and re- PELOSI in starting the impeachment in- like Google, which already provide paid sources protecting our election infra- quiry she announced yesterday, and leave and leaves taxpayers footing the structure and our election systems, the revelations today make these in- bill. They are false incentives for small and we should do that. We can urge all vestigations even more necessary. businesses that still will not be able to of the social media companies to im- PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE afford the leave. prove their platforms and make it Mr. President, I now want to talk My bill, the FAMILY Act, would pro- more difficult for foreign governments about an opportunity that we have in vide 12 weeks of paid family and med- and adversaries to use those platforms the Senate today to serve the Nation ical leave for all workers. It is the only to influence and impact our elections. by guaranteeing paid family and med- comprehensive proposal that is acces- None of those measures actually im- ical leave for 2 million Federal workers sible and affordable for all working pose a big cost on a foreign government

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Under fering in our elections is to discourage RIS), the Senator from Vermont (Mr. and deter them from doing that in the the previous order, there will be 2 min- utes of debate equally divided prior to SANDERS), and the Senator from Massa- first place. chusetts (Ms. WARREN) are necessarily Right now, what we have learned is the vote on the resolution to instruct. there is no cost to Vladimir Putin and The Senator from Arkansas is recog- absent. the Russians for interfering in our elec- nized. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. tions. In fact, they assess that they get S. RES. 331 BLACKBURN). Are there any other Sen- a significant benefit from creating di- Mr. COTTON. Mr. President, I would ators in the Chamber desiring to vote? vision within the United States. If you like to speak briefly about our resolu- The result was announced—yeas 91, are Vladimir Putin and you are doing a tion, which is to instruct the conferees nays 4, as follows: to adopt the bipartisan Defending cost benefit analysis—should I inter- [Rollcall Vote No. 303 Leg.] fere in the U.S. elections or not?—you America’s 5G Future Act into the con- conclude: Hey, I am going to gain ference report. YEAS—91 something by creating this kind of di- Huawei is no ordinary telecom com- Alexander Gillibrand Peters vision and confusion within the United pany. It is the eyes and ears of the Chi- Baldwin Graham Portman States. What we should be doing is say- nese Communist Party. That is why Barrasso Grassley Reed the administration earlier this year Bennet Hassan Roberts ing in advance and up front to Vladi- Blackburn Hawley Romney mir Putin and Russia or any other for- put it on the Commerce Department’s Blumenthal Heinrich blacklist. It is a rare action that both Rosen eign leader or government, if we catch Blunt Hirono Rounds Republicans and Democrats can sup- Boozman Hoeven Sasse you interfering in our elections, you Braun Hyde-Smith port. Schatz will definitely pay a price in the form Brown Inhofe Our legislation, to a large extent, Schumer of sanctions against some of your fi- Burr Isakson codifies that decision to keep Huawei Cantwell Johnson Scott (FL) nancial institutions or key aspects of on the blacklist and to ensure that Scott (SC) your economic sector. We need to spell Capito Jones Congress has a say on any exclusion, Cardin Kaine Shaheen that out in advance. say for a small rural telecom that Carper Kennedy Shelby This resolution requires that Con- Sinema needs time to transition. We might Casey King gress be notified after the election as Cassidy Klobuchar Smith pass a resolution of disapproval if we to whether we have detected foreign in- Collins Lankford Stabenow oppose that action. But, most impor- Coons Leahy Sullivan terference. Next time, someone like tantly, it is to ensure that Congress af- Cornyn Lee Tester Vladimir Putin will know in advance firmatively acts to pass a resolution of Cortez Masto Manchin Thune that if we catch them, there will be a Cotton Markey approval to remove Huawei from the Tillis price to pay, a penalty to pay. That Cramer McConnell Toomey blacklist, because that is where Huawei will, of course, discourage the activity Cruz McSally Udall belongs and where they should stay Daines Menendez in the first place. Van Hollen without a decision of the people’s rep- Duckworth Merkley Warner It doesn’t cost us a dime to do this. Durbin Moran Whitehouse resentatives in Congress. Ernst Murkowski Yes, we should continue to spend Wicker The PRESIDING OFFICER. The mi- Feinstein Murphy money, as I said, to harden our systems Wyden nority leader is recognized. Fischer at home and better defend ourselves. Murray Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I join Gardner Perdue Young For goodness’ sake, we should at least with my colleague, the Senator from take the position that we are going to Arkansas, in this bipartisan motion to NAYS—4 let foreign powers know in advance, if instruct. Crapo Paul we catch you—and by the way, we will Huawei is a menace. It is a menace to Enzi Risch catch you if you interfere in our elec- our national security. It is a menace to NOT VOTING—5 tions—there will be an immediate and our economic growth. It is a menace to Booker Rubio Warren severe price to pay. the future of America in many ways. If Harris Sanders I urge my colleagues to unanimously we are not tough with Huawei, whom support this resolution. It is appro- are we going to be tough with? If we The resolution (S. Res. 331) was priate that we are directing the con- are not tough with Huawei, what are agreed to. ferees to the National Defense Author- we going to do when China continues (The resolution is printed in today’s ization Act to include this provision to take advantage of us in ways that Record under ‘‘Submitted Resolu- because, after all, the reason we invest are unfair—whether it be economic, na- tions.’’) in our defense is to protect our country tional security, cyber, or whatever. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- and to protect our democracy. That This resolution will ensure that the ator from Arkansas. bill should include a provision telling conferees know that the Senate is foreign powers: If you mess around and Mr. COTTON. Madam President, I strongly in support of being tough with ask unanimous consent that the re- interfere in our Democratic elections, Huawei on national security grounds, maining votes in the series be 10 min- you will pay a price. That will make it on economic grounds, and, basically, utes in length. less likely they will do so to begin on ensuring that America stays No. 1 with. in many of the leading technologies The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without I urge adoption of the resolution. that we will need to create job growth, objection, it is so ordered. Mr. President, I suggest the absence wealth, and prosperity in the future. VOTE ON S. RES. 332 of a quorum. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under clerk will call the roll. question is on agreeing to the resolu- the previous order, there will be 2 min- The bill clerk proceeded to call the tion to instruct. utes of debate equally divided prior to roll. Mr. SASSE. Mr. President, I request the vote on the Jones resolution to in- Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. President, I the yeas and nays. struct. ask unanimous consent that the order The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- for the quorum call be rescinded. sufficient second? ator from Alabama. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. There appears to be a sufficient sec- Mr. JONES. Colleagues, today we are BOOZMAN). Without objection, it is so ond. ordered. The clerk will call the roll. about to vote on a resolution that will VOTE ON S. RES. 330 The bill clerk called the roll. correct a long-held injustice—one that The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Mr. THUNE. The following Senator is has been on the books for decades; one question is on agreeing to the Van Hol- necessarily absent: the Senator from that has caused significant pain to len resolution to instruct. Florida (Mr. RUBIO). military spouses who have given so

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:02 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD19\SEPTEMBER\S25SE9.REC S25SE9 September 25, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5693 much for our country. It is an elimi- Shelby Thune Whitehouse Duckworth Manchin Schumer nation of the military widow’s tax. It Sinema Tillis Wicker Durbin Markey Shaheen Smith Toomey Wyden Feinstein Menendez Sinema has been voted on in this body for over Stabenow Udall Young Gillibrand Merkley Smith 18 years and has never gotten across Sullivan Van Hollen Hassan Murkowski Stabenow the finish line. Now is the time. This is Tester Warner Heinrich Murphy Tester Hirono Murray our time to make sure that we tell our NOT VOTING—6 Udall Jones Peters Van Hollen veterans that we are supportive but we Kaine Portman Booker Harris Sanders Warner Burr Rubio Warren King Reed show it with our actions, not just with Whitehouse Klobuchar Rosen our words. I urge everyone to please Wyden The resolution (S. Res. 332) was Leahy Schatz vote to instruct the conferees to elimi- agreed to. nate the military widow’s tax. (The resolution is printed in today’s NAYS—48 I yield the floor. Record under ‘‘Submitted Resolu- Alexander Fischer Paul The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who tions.’’) Barrasso Gardner Perdue yields time in opposition? Blackburn Graham Risch VOTE ON S. RES. 333 The Senator from Oklahoma. Blunt Grassley Roberts Mr. INHOFE. Madam President, I The PRESIDING OFFICER. There Boozman Hawley Romney will be 2 minutes of debate equally di- Braun Hoeven Rounds agree with the comments made by the Burr Hyde-Smith Sasse Senator from Alabama. There is one vided prior to the vote on the Schatz Cassidy Inhofe Scott (FL) problem with this, and that is, it is not resolution. Cornyn Isakson Scott (SC) The Senator from Hawaii. Cotton Johnson Shelby paid for. I am supporting it. I am actu- Cramer Kennedy Sullivan ally a cosponsor of the bill and was a Mr. SCHATZ. Madam President, this resolution urges the inclusion of the Crapo Lankford Thune cosponsor of the bill long before this Cruz Lee Tillis year, but we are going to have to really Federal Employee Paid Leave Act in Daines McConnell Toomey the final conference agreement on the Enzi McSally Wicker get busy to figure out how to pay for Ernst Moran Young this. It is very expensive. But I do en- NDAA. This resolution provides 12 courage people to vote for it. weeks of paid family leave for Federal NOT VOTING—5 employees in all situations already The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Booker Rubio Warren question is on adoption of the Jones covered under the FMLA. Harris Sanders resolution. Too many of our Federal employees have to make the impossible choice of The resolution (S. Res. 333) was re- Mr. SASSE. Madam President, I ask jected. for the yeas and nays. getting a paycheck or looking after a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sick child, caring for an aging parent, VOTE ON S. RES. 334 sufficient second? or recovering from a health condition. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under There appears to be a sufficient sec- As a result, many have been forced to the previous order, there will be 2 min- ond. leave their jobs and obtain other em- utes of debate equally divided prior to The clerk will call the roll. ployment. the vote on the Peters resolution to in- The senior assistant legislative clerk Paid family leave is not only the struct. called the roll. right thing to do for Federal workers, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Mr. THUNE. The following Senators but it is the smart thing to do for our ator from Michigan. Federal workforce. This is the most are necessarily absent: the Senator Mr. PETERS. Mr. President, let me from North Carolina (Mr. BURR) and practical and fiscally responsible way to provide family leave for Federal be frank. Today, our water and our the Senator from Florida (Mr. RUBIO). health is at risk from highly Further, if present and voting, the workers. fluorinated chemicals known as PFAS. Senator from Florida (Mr. RUBIO) I yield the floor. These chemicals have been widely used would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who commercially, and they are also con- Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the seeks time in opposition? centrated in firefighting foams used by Senator from New Jersey (Mr. BOOKER), All time has expired. the Department of Defense. They are the Senator from California (Ms. HAR- The question is on agreeing to the toxic, and they have been linked to se- RIS), the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Schatz resolution. rious health issues in those who are ex- SANDERS), and the Senator from Massa- Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam President, I posed to them. chusetts (Ms. WARREN) are necessarily ask for the yeas and nays. absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a High levels of PFAS contamination The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there sufficient second? exist at the former Wurtsmith Air any other Senators in the Chamber de- There appears to be a sufficient sec- Force Base in Oscoda, MI, and at mili- siring to vote? ond. tary sites all across our country. The result was announced—yeas 94, The clerk will call the roll. My resolution would retain the Sen- nays 0, as follows: The legislative clerk called the roll. ate language prohibiting the Depart- [Rollcall Vote No. 304 Leg.] Mr. THUNE. The following Senator is ment of Defense from using firefighting necessarily absent: the Senator from YEAS—94 foams containing PFAS chemicals to Florida (Mr. RUBIO). the end of 2023. Alexander Durbin Manchin Further, if present and voting, the Baldwin Enzi Markey PFAS-free foams are already widely Senator from Florida (Mr. RUBIO) Barrasso Ernst McConnell used internationally by military serv- Bennet Feinstein McSally would have voted ‘‘nay.’’ ices and at major hub airports, such as Blackburn Fischer Menendez Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the Heathrow and Dubai. Blumenthal Gardner Merkley Senator from New Jersey (Mr. BOOKER), Blunt Gillibrand Moran the Senator from California (Ms. HAR- We must protect our troops, our fire- Boozman Graham Murkowski fighters, our communities, and our Braun Grassley Murphy RIS), the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Brown Hassan Murray SANDERS), and the Senator from Massa- water. Cantwell Hawley Paul chusetts (Ms. WARREN) are necessarily I urge my colleagues to support my Capito Heinrich Perdue resolution. Cardin Hirono Peters absent. Carper Hoeven Portman The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. I yield back all remaining time. Casey Hyde-Smith Reed CRAMER). Are there any other Senators The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time Cassidy Inhofe Risch in the Chamber desiring to vote? Collins Isakson Roberts is yielded back. Coons Johnson Romney The result was announced—yeas 47, The question is on agreeing to the Cornyn Jones Rosen nays 48, as follows: resolution. Cortez Masto Kaine Rounds [Rollcall Vote No. 305 Leg.] Cotton Kennedy Sasse The resolution (S. Res. 334) was YEAS—47 Cramer King Schatz agreed to. Crapo Klobuchar Schumer Baldwin Cantwell Casey (The resolution is printed in today’s Cruz Lankford Scott (FL) Bennet Capito Collins Daines Leahy Scott (SC) Blumenthal Cardin Coons Record under ‘‘Submitted Resolu- Duckworth Lee Shaheen Brown Carper Cortez Masto tions.’’)

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:03 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD19\SEPTEMBER\S25SE9.REC S25SE9 S5694 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 25, 2019 Feinstein Markey Schumer VOTE ON S. RES. 335 place one filled with mold and over- Gillibrand Menendez Shaheen The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under crowded rooms. Congress agreed. But Hassan Merkley Smith the previous order, there will be 2 min- the President took it away with his de- Heinrich Murphy Stabenow utes of debate equally divided prior to cision. Similarly, Fort Campbell, KY, Hirono Murray Tester lost a new school for military children. Kaine Paul Udall the vote on the McSally resolution. King Peters Van Hollen Mr. DURBIN: Mr. President this U.S. bases in Europe lost projects Klobuchar Reed Warner week, the Senate will vote again on meant to reassure our allies and deter Leahy Rosen Whitehouse whether or not the President was right Putin’s Russia. U.S. bases in South Manchin Schatz Wyden in using a phony emergency declara- Korea and Japan lost projects meant to NOT VOTING—6 tion in order to take money meant for deter North Korea and China. All of it Booker Harris Sanders our military and put it toward his me- and more was labeled a top priority by Burr Rubio Warren dieval wall on the southern border. the Pentagon and cancelled by the In March, we voted overwhelmingly, President anyway. This puts our men The resolution (S. Res. 335) was on a bipartisan basis, to repeal this and women at real risk. agreed to. declaration. I hope we can do so again. The Air Force notes that without one (The resolution is printed in today’s We may also vote on a resolution of- of the cancelled projects its base would Record under ‘‘Submitted Resolu- fered by the junior Senator from Ari- be, ‘‘vulnerable to hostile penetration tions.’’) zona which calls on Congress to ‘‘back- in the midst of contingency operations The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- fill’’ $3.6 billion in cancelled military and an increased terrorist threat.’’ An- jority leader. construction projects. This means other cancelled project to upgrade a ORDER OF BUSINESS should we give the President $3.6 bil- munitions side would make it difficult lion to replace the $3.6 billion that he for U.S. fighter and bomber aircraft to Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I stole for his wall. operate properly. ask unanimous consent that following There are no protections attached to Congress should reject the Presi- disposition of the resolutions to in- this backfill, meaning there is nothing dent’s phony declaration and reject the struct on S. 1790, the Senate proceed to ensuring that he can’t steal from our idea that Congress should throw good executive session and vote on the mo- military again. It is said that the defi- money after bad. Congress must re- tions to invoke cloture on the Hyten nition of insanity is doing the same assert its powers with these votes this and Scalia nominations in the order thing over and over and expecting a week. filed; further, that the mandatory different result. We should not vote to Mr. THUNE. All time is yielded back. quorum calls be waived. hand over more money without a guar- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there antee that it will actually go to our question is on agreeing to the resolu- objection? military this time. The McSally reso- tion. Without objection, it is so ordered. lution contains no such protection, so I Is there a sufficient second? VOTE ON S. RES. 336 urge my colleagues to vote against it. There appears to be a sufficient sec- Maybe you doubt that the President ond. Under the previous order, there will would repeat his border tricks. Well, a The clerk will call the roll. be 2 minutes of debate equally divided senior administration official admitted The assistant legislative clerk called prior to the vote on the Ernst resolu- that he actually did plan to do it again the roll. tion to instruct. in the Washington Post on Friday. The Mr. THUNE. The following Senators The Senator from Iowa. headline reads, ‘‘Trump officials con- are necessarily absent: the Senator Ms. ERNST. Mr. President, I urge my sidering plan to divert billions of dol- from Florida (Mr. RUBIO), and the Sen- colleagues to support this resolution to lars in additional funds for border bar- ator from North Carolina (Mr. BURR). ensure that Congress is working to- rier.’’ Further, if present and voting, the ward commonsense, effective family Yes, the President has already made Senator from Florida (Mr. RUBIO) leave solutions. It is well past time we our military pay $6.1 billion for his would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ made paid parental leave a reality in wall, but apparently that was just Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the this country. Affording all moms and round one. Talking about the bills be- Senator from New Jersey (Mr. BOOKER), dads the flexibility to spend time with fore Congress for fiscal year 2020, an the Senator from California (Ms. HAR- their new baby is something Americans unnamed official told the Post, ‘‘The RIS), the Senator from Vermont (Mr. want to see happen. plan is to sell it as replenishment SANDERS), and the Senator from Massa- While I appreciate the resolution by money to the Defense Department for chusetts (Ms. WARREN) are necessarily my colleague from the State of Hawaii, the $3.6 billion they took this year. absent. putting Washington insiders and Fed- Then once they got it from Congress, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there eral employees first doesn’t add up as they would take it again.’’ any other Senators in the Chamber de- the right first step. I believe we need to It is a breathtaking statement. The siring to vote? think more broadly about this issue question for this Chamber is, Are we The result was announced—yeas 52, and how it impacts hard-working fami- really going to continue to play along? nays 42, as follows: lies in Iowa and across the country. Remember, this $3.6 billion taken from [Rollcall Vote No. 306 Leg.] military construction projects will We all recognize there are significant cause direct harm to our military per- YEAS—52 barriers for new, working parents to sonnel, their families, and our Nation’s Alexander Gardner Portman spend time with their baby during security posture around the world. Barrasso Graham Risch those critical and precious first few Blackburn Grassley Roberts months. That is why I am working Don’t forget, that came after the White Blunt Hawley Romney IKE EE House took $2.5 billion last spring from Boozman Hoeven Rounds with Senator M L on a proposal our military, funds which should have Braun Hyde-Smith Sasse to offer paid parental leave to all new Capito Inhofe gone to other military priorities were Scott (FL) parents in a way that is both budget Cassidy Isakson Scott (SC) Collins Johnson neutral and flexible. In fact, a number instead diverted to a political promise. Shelby Cornyn Jones of Republicans and Democrats are What were some of these 127 can- Sinema Cotton Kennedy celled military construction projects in Sullivan working on potential pathways for- Cramer Lankford ward. 26 States and Territories and on U.S. Crapo Lee Thune bases around the world? The Pentagon Cruz McConnell Tillis At the heart of all of it, we simply prioritized rebuilding National Guard Daines McSally Toomey cannot lose sight of the fact that we Enzi Moran Wicker need solutions that work for all Amer- facilities and a school for military chil- Ernst Murkowski Young dren in Puerto Rico. Congress agreed Fischer Perdue ican families, not just those fortunate and provided $400 million, but the enough to have a government job. If we NAYS—42 President took it away a few weeks are serious about enacting paid family Baldwin Cantwell Coons leave policies, instead of scoring polit- ago, and their hope is gone. Bennet Cardin Cortez Masto Joint Base Andrews in Maryland Blumenthal Carper Duckworth ical wins, we will support the resolu- needed a new childcare facility, to re- Brown Casey Durbin tion before us.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:05 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD19\SEPTEMBER\S25SE9.REC S25SE9 September 25, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5695 Families are the bedrock of our soci- Portman Scott (FL) Tillis Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the Risch Scott (SC) ety. Let’s look for solutions that all Toomey Senator from Colorado (Mr. BENNET), Roberts Shelby Wicker Americans can embrace. Romney Sinema Young the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. I urge my colleagues to support this Rounds Sullivan BOOKER), the Senator from California resolution. Sasse Thune (Ms. HARRIS), the Senator from The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- NAYS—39 Vermont (Mr. SANDERS), and the Sen- ator from New York. Baldwin Gillibrand Reed ator from Massachusetts (Ms. WARREN) Mrs. GILLIBRAND. Mr. President, I Bennet Hassan Rosen are necessarily absent. urge my colleagues to oppose this Blumenthal Heinrich Schatz The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there Brown Hirono Schumer amendment because, as it is written, it Cantwell Kaine Shaheen any other Senators in the Chamber de- really rewards only companies that are Cardin Klobuchar Smith siring to vote? very wealthy and successful with addi- Carper Leahy Stabenow The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 73, tional tax credits to do something they Casey Markey Tester Coons Menendez Udall nays 21, as follows: are already doing. By that measure, it Cortez Masto Merkley Van Hollen [Rollcall Vote No. 308 Ex.] will leave most American workers Duckworth Murphy Warner YEAS—73 without basic access to leave. Durbin Murray Whitehouse The other potential idea is about Feinstein Peters Wyden Alexander Grassley Reed Barrasso Hassan shifting hours and suggesting that NOT VOTING—6 Risch Blackburn Hawley Roberts workers have to work overtime to be Booker Harris Sanders Blunt Heinrich Romney able to have paid leave. Every parent Burr Rubio Warren Boozman Hoeven Rosen in America, every person in America, The resolution (S. Res. 336) was Braun Hyde-Smith Rounds Burr Inhofe will have a time when they have a fam- agreed to. Sasse Capito Isakson Schatz ily crisis—whether it is a dying parent, (The resolution is printed in today’s Carper Johnson Scott (FL) Record under ‘‘Submitted Resolu- Cassidy Jones whether it is a sick spouse, whether it Scott (SC) Collins Kaine is a new child—and we are still the tions.’’) Shaheen f Coons Kennedy only industrialized country in the Cornyn King Shelby world that doesn’t have access to na- EXECUTIVE SESSION Cortez Masto Lankford Sinema tional paid leave. We should be able to Cotton Leahy Smith The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Sullivan come together around this common- Cramer Lee the previous order, the Senate will pro- Crapo Manchin Tester sense solution that Senator SCHATZ has ceed to executive session. Cruz McConnell Thune offered to create at least the first step f Daines McSally Tillis to make sure our Federal workers Durbin Moran Toomey CLOTURE MOTION aren’t disproportionately harmed be- Enzi Murkowski Warner Feinstein Murphy cause they can’t compete with the pri- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant Whitehouse to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Fischer Paul Wicker vate sector. Gardner Perdue Young I oppose this amendment, and I urge Senate the pending cloture motion, Graham Portman my colleagues to oppose it. which the clerk will state. The senior assistant legislative clerk NAYS—21 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The read as follows: Baldwin Ernst Murray question is on agreeing to the Ernst CLOTURE MOTION Blumenthal Gillibrand Peters resolution. Brown Hirono Schumer We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- Mr. THUNE. I ask for the yeas and Cantwell Klobuchar Stabenow ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Cardin Markey Udall nays. Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby Casey Menendez Van Hollen The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- Duckworth Merkley Wyden sufficient second? nation of Gen. John E. Hyten for appoint- There appears to be a sufficient sec- ment as Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of NOT VOTING—6 ond. Staff and for appointment in the United Bennet Harris Sanders The clerk will call the roll. States Air Force to the grade indicated while Booker Rubio Warren The legislative clerk called the roll. assigned to a position of importance and re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The yeas sponsibility in accordance with title 10, Mr. THUNE. The following Senators U.S.C., sections 154 and 601: to be General. are 73, the nays are 21. are necessarily absent: the Senator Mitch McConnell, Roger F. Wicker, John The motion is agreed to. from North Carolina (Mr. BURR) and Cornyn, Richard C. Shelby, John Bar- the Senator from Florida (Mr. RUBIO). rasso, Johnny Isakson, Richard Burr, f Further, if present and voting, the Thom Tillis, Mike Rounds, Mike Crapo, Senator from Florida (Mr. RUBIO) James E. Risch, Roy Blunt, John Booz- CLOTURE MOTION would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ man, John Thune, David Perdue, John The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the Hoeven, Steve Daines. to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. BOOKER), The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- Senate the pending cloture motion, the Senator from California, (Ms. HAR- imous consent, the mandatory quorum which the clerk will state. RIS), the Senator from Vermont (Mr. call has been waived. The question is, Is it the sense of the The legislative clerk read as follows: SANDERS), and the Senator from Massa- Senate that debate on the nomination chusetts (Ms. WARREN) are necessarily CLOTURE MOTION absent. of General John E. Hyten for appoint- We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there ment as Vice Chairman of the Joint ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the any other Senators in the Chamber de- Chiefs of Staff and for appointment in Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby siring to vote? the United States Air Force to the move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- grade indicated while assigned to a po- nation of Eugene Scalia, of Virginia, to be The result was announced—yeas 55, Secretary of Labor. nays 39, as follows: sition of importance and responsibility in accordance with title 10, U.S.C., sec- Lamar Alexander, Mike Braun, Pat Rob- [Rollcall Vote No. 307 Leg.] tions 154 and 601: to be General, shall erts, John Boozman, John Thune, Johnny Isakson, Mike Crapo, John YEAS—55 be brought to a close? Alexander Cruz Johnson Hoeven, Roger F. Wicker, Mike The yeas and nays are mandatory Rounds, Cory Gardner, Steve Daines, Barrasso Daines Jones under the rule. Blackburn Enzi Kennedy Tim Scott, Shelley Moore Capito, John Blunt Ernst King The clerk will call the roll. Barrasso, Jerry Moran, Mitch McCon- Boozman Fischer Lankford The senior assistant legislative clerk nell. Braun Gardner Lee called the roll. Capito Graham Manchin Mr. THUNE. The following Senator is The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- Cassidy Grassley McConnell necessarily absent: the Senator from imous consent, the mandatory quorum Collins Hawley McSally Florida (Mr. RUBIO). call has been waived. Cornyn Hoeven Moran Further, if present and voting, the The question is, Is it the sense of the Cotton Hyde-Smith Murkowski Cramer Inhofe Paul Senator from Florida (Mr. RUBIO) Senate that the debate on the nomina- Crapo Isakson Perdue would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ tion of Eugene Scalia, of Virginia, to

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:27 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD19\SEPTEMBER\S25SE9.REC S25SE9 S5696 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 25, 2019 be Secretary of Labor, shall be brought for the Venezuelan people while mak- ber of the Senate knows that Ven- to a close? ing necessary reforms to TPS. ezuela’s illegitimate dictator, Nicolas The yeas and nays are mandatory The crisis in Venezuela is a defining Maduro, has created an unprecedented under the rule. human rights issue of our time. and harrowing humanitarian crisis in The clerk will call the roll. Maduro is starving his own people, and that country. Extreme food and medi- The legislative clerk called the roll. innocent children are dying. What is cine shortages, widespread criminal vi- Mr. THUNE. The following Senator is happening in Venezuela is pure geno- olence, and brutal state-sponsored re- necessarily absent: the Senator from cide. We have to act, but we also need pression have forced more than 4.3 mil- Florida (Mr. RUBIO). to be responsible. The courts have basi- lion Venezuelans to flee their home- Further, if present and voting, the cally made a temporary program per- land. This number could be 8 million by Senator from Florida (Mr. RUBIO) manent, which is not sustainable. the end of next year. would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ My amendment protects the vulner- As Venezuelans flee their country, it Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the able Venezuelan population while mak- is time for the United States to place Senator from Colorado (Mr. BENNET), ing sure that human rights violators itself fully on the side of the Ven- the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. are clearly identified as ineligible to ezuelan people. come to the United States. My bill BOOKER), the Senator from California Unfortunately, just this week we (Ms. HARRIS), the Senator from grants TPS for Venezuelans right now. The amendment also makes much- have seen news stories about the Vermont (Mr. SANDERS), and the Sen- Trump administration deporting Ven- ator from Massachusetts (Ms. WARREN) needed reforms to our TPS program. The amendment grants TPS to Ven- ezuelans from Florida. It is uncon- are necessarily absent. scionable that anyone would be sent The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there ezuelans for 18 months. It requires con- gressional approval for TPS extensions, back to the catastrophic humanitarian any other Senators in the Chamber de- conditions that exist in Venezuela. siring to vote? no more than 18 months at a time. My amendment limits the ability of illegal That is why, in February of this year, The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 52, Senator DURBIN and I, along with Sen- nays 42, as follows: aliens with no connection to the TPS designation to benefit from TPS. It en- ators RUBIO, LEAHY, and BOOKER, intro- [Rollcall Vote No. 309 Ex.] sures that human rights violators iden- duced bipartisan legislation to provide YEAS—52 tified under the Magnitsky Act are not TPS to Venezuelans living here in the Alexander Fischer Perdue eligible for TPS status. It includes pro- United States. The House of Represent- Barrasso Gardner Portman visions to distinguish that TPS status atives has already passed a version of Blackburn Graham Risch this bill back in July, with support Blunt Grassley Roberts does not count as admission for pur- Boozman Hawley Romney poses of the Immigration and Nation- from dozens of Republican Members. Braun Hoeven Rounds However, rather than providing TPS Burr Hyde-Smith ality Act. Under my amendment, TPS Sasse recipients cannot return to the TPS for vulnerable Venezuelans in the Capito Inhofe Scott (FL) Cassidy Isakson United States, the junior Senator from Scott (SC) country during the period of designa- Collins Johnson Shelby tion. And finally, the amendment re- Florida has brought up an amendment Cornyn Kennedy Sullivan that seeks to overhaul existing TPS Cotton Lankford quires that current TPS designations Cramer Lee Thune will come up for congressional review 2 statute and make it easier for the Crapo McConnell Tillis years after the enactment of this Trump administration to strip status Cruz McSally Toomey from vulnerable migrants who are le- Daines Moran Wicker amendment. Enzi Murkowski Young We want those seeking refuge from gally in the United States. Ernst Paul war and oppressive regimes to have a Respectfully, the suggestions that NAYS—42 safe haven in our country, but we need the courts have made it impossible to a system that works and that is truly end any TPS is just not based in fact. Baldwin Heinrich Reed Blumenthal Hirono Rosen temporary. This debate is not about watering down Brown Jones Schatz I am honored to work with my col- our immigration laws. It is about using Cantwell Kaine Schumer leagues to get something done today to the laws that we have right now to pro- Cardin King Shaheen help Venezuelan families and to make vide protection to Venezuelans so that Carper Klobuchar Sinema Casey Leahy Smith some much-needed changes to our bro- we can ensure that the Trump adminis- Coons Manchin Stabenow ken system. tration doesn’t deport them back to Cortez Masto Markey Tester Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- the nightmare they fled. Duckworth Menendez Udall Durbin Merkley Van Hollen sent to address the Senate in Spanish. While I join the Senator in the same Feinstein Murphy Warner The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without goal, it is unfortunate that the Senator Gillibrand Murray Whitehouse objection, it is so ordered. from Florida would prefer to pass legis- Hassan Peters Wyden (English translation of the statement lation that advances the administra- NOT VOTING—6 made Spanish is as follows:) tion’s immigration agenda rather than Mr. SCOTT of Florida. We need TPS Bennet Harris Sanders help the Venezuelan people—something Booker Rubio Warren now. I stand with the people of Ven- we all agree about. ezuela, and I will continue to fight for The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- As a matter of fact, we don’t even freedom and democracy in Latin Amer- ator from Florida. really need congressional action be- ica. It is time for Maduro and his thugs cause the President has the right to UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—H.R. 549 to leave power. Mr. SCOTT of Florida. Mr. President, Mr. President, as in legislative ses- give temporary protected status to the I rise to speak about my amendment to sion, I ask unanimous consent that the Venezuelans living in the United H.R. 549, which grants temporary pro- Judiciary Committee be discharged States and he doesn’t need an act of tected status, or TPS, for Venezuelans from further consideration and the Congress to do that. He has failed to do from Nicolas Maduro’s oppressive re- Senate proceed to the immediate con- that. It is in that failure that the gime and reforms the broken TPS pro- sideration of H.R. 549. I ask unanimous House of Representatives acted to try gram. consent that the Scott of Florida to create a legislative response. I would like to thank my friends, amendment be agreed to and that the For all these reasons, I object to the Senator MARCO RUBIO and Congress- bill, as amended, be considered read a unanimous consent request of the Sen- man MARIO DIAZ-BALART, who have third time and passed, and that the ator from Florida. been tireless advocates for the Ven- motions to reconsider be considered The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- ezuelan people as we fight for freedom made and laid upon the table. tion is heard. in Latin America and across the globe. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Mr. MENENDEZ. Since the Senator I am proud to have worked with Sen- objection? from Florida and I do agree on the need ator RUBIO, along with my colleague The Senator from New Jersey. to provide TPS for Venezuelans, as in from Utah, Senator LEE, and other Re- Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, re- legislative session, I ask unanimous publican Senators to offer protection serving the right to object, every Mem- consent that the Judiciary Committee

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:52 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G25SE6.043 S25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE September 25, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5697 be discharged from further consider- us in February of this year to provide wherein you get a tax deduction. That ation of H.R. 549, the bill that has al- legislation that would provide TPS for is good. Some companies have the de- ready passed in the House, and the Sen- Venezuelans and the United States. fined benefit plan. That is the old pen- ate proceed to its immediate consider- The House of Representatives, which sion plan. That is great if you have ation; further, that the bill be consid- has a Democratic majority—and he one. Not as many workers do anymore, ered read a third time and passed, and mentions the Democrats—passed a but we want to preserve those that are the motion to reconsider be considered version of this bill in July of this year left. For those who are Federal Govern- made and laid upon the table with no with the support from dozens of Repub- ment employees, they do have the Fed- intervening action or debate. lican Members, a bipartisan effort in eral employees’ pension plan, which The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there the House of Representatives. works for them. objection? At the end of the day, it doesn’t take All of this together is incredibly im- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- undermining TPS—dramatically ator from Florida. portant right now for the people I rep- changing TPS—in order to give Ven- resent, and people are worried about it. Mr. SCOTT of Florida. Reserving the ezuelans temporary protected status. right to object, I object on half of my That is something the President could Some of the statistics are actually colleague, Senator RAND PAUL. do without having the House of Rep- pretty scary of a lot of people who What I propose is a bill that grants resentatives or the Senate act, but he work for small businesses who don’t TPS to Venezuelans right now. It also has chosen not to. There are those who have access to plans altogether. They makes much-needed reforms to the want to try to create an excuse for the just don’t have any opportunity to get TPS program and gives Congress real President, but he has chosen not to do retirement savings plans. As an exam- oversight. it, No. 1. ple, about 50 percent of the workers in I am very disappointed that my No. 2, the reality is, if we wanted to these small businesses are in that cat- Democratic colleagues would block create TPS for Venezuelans, we could egory. Over time, we have tried to ad- this commonsense compromise. Repub- immediately do that right now by ac- dress some of these issues. Right now, licans support it. The sponsor of the cepting my unanimous consent request fortunately, the U.S. Senate has a few House-passed bill supports it. I believe because the House of Representatives bills that it could take up that would the President would sign it. It is clear passed it with broad, bipartisan sup- actually help in that. that the Democrats actually don’t port. We could do it right now. It would I have been working on this issue for want to get something done on this be on the way to the President, and a number of years—actually, about 20 issue. Unfortunately, they decided to then, of course, he would have to sign years—going back to my days in the use the Venezuelan community as a po- the legislation even though he could do House with now-Senator BEN CARDIN. litical prop, instead of working with us it on his own right now. We passed legislation to expand how to find a solution. I think that is I hope we can work toward the goal much you can put into a retirement ac- shameful. Even though the Democrats of actually giving the Venezuelans that count—a 401(k), an IRA. We increased stood up and blocked TPS for Ven- opportunity who are living in the the amount. There are the catchup ezuelans today, I will never stop fight- United States and seeking refuge from contributions that some people are fa- ing to support the Venezuelan commu- the violence, from the chaos that is miliar with. There is also what is nity here. Venezuela, but I am not ready to un- called auto enrollment, whereby com- My amendment is a solution that can dermine all of the temporary protected panies automatically enroll you unless be passed by Congress and signed into status in order to do that. you choose not to enroll, which helps law by the President. I hope my col- I yield the floor. to get the participation rate way up, leagues on both sides of the aisle will The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- from about 75 percent up to 95 percent. help us to get this done. ator from Ohio. We cannot lose sight of the fact that We have done some things that have RETIREMENT POLICY Nicolas Maduro is killing his citizens. helped, and because of that, I know Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, I am It is genocide. Every passing day, the that, if you provide more incentives for on the floor tonight to talk about re- situation on the ground grows worse. retirement, it works because it worked tirement security, which is something Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans back in 2001. In fact, if you look at everybody cares about. Who doesn’t are fleeing the violence and starvation what has happened since then, total re- want peace of mind in retirement? of Maduro’s socialist regime, and they tirement savings have increased from When I am back home, I hear about need our help. about $11 trillion to about $29 trillion it all of the time, partly because a lot While extending TPS to Venezuelans since 2001. By the way, this means of people are worried about the costs is the right move, the United States there are more resources available in they are going to have in retirement, and freedom-loving nations around the our economy because there are more including long-term care costs. A lot of world need to do everything in our savings, and savings are good things people are seeing their parents and power to isolate Maduro in Venezuela for investment. There is a higher their grandparents living longer, and cut off the supply of money from GDP—higher economic growth—great- healthier lives; yet they do not have Cuba to Caracas. er access to capital for small busi- It is time to help Venezuelan fami- their retirement nest eggs in order to nesses and so on. So this has worked. keep up. So we need to do something to lies. It is time to get TPS reform done By the way, these retirement nest in this country. Temporary protected help on that. Social Security is there as the safety eggs have increased among every in- status was never meant to be endless. come quintile since 2001 when you ad- It was meant to help families in need. net. It used to always be there, but that is what it is, just a base amount: just it for inflation. It is not just the We need to get this program to work. people at the higher end or even in the We need to get TPS for Venezuelans $1,200 a month. It is not very much, but it is the average for some folks in my middle; it is people who are of low in- today. come, middle low, middle income, and I look forward to working with all home State of Ohio. You have to have a private retirement savings that adds higher income who have all benefited my colleagues to help all the families from this. As I said, we have a lot more in Venezuela and finally get a real to that, and that can mean the savings you have in your bank account. The to do because, even with that Social long-term solution to TPS. Security, which is a safety net, it is The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- best way to do it is through a 401(k) ac- really tough to live on that. People are tion is heard. count at your work where the em- The Senator from New Jersey. ployer, hopefully, puts a match in. So not saving enough through their pri- Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, very it is a good deal for you because you vate savings and their retirement briefly, I regret that my colleague has put money in, and your employer puts plans. gone down the road of questioning po- money in, and you get to have a tax de- We need to finish the work that we litical motives here. duction for it. Even if you are not at started. We also need to fix some out- The reality is, in a bipartisan way, work, you can take an individual IRA. dated regulations that just don’t make the Senator from Florida joined with With the IRA, it is the same thing sense in today’s world. I am chair of

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:52 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G25SE6.044 S25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE S5698 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 25, 2019 what is called the subcommittee on re- and it addresses all of these problems someone who comes out of one of our 4- tirement within the Committee on Fi- that I mentioned. It has more than 50 year colleges or universities is $27,000. nance. We are working on these pro- reforms, actually, to help Americans That makes it tough for a lot of people posals on a bipartisan basis, and we are achieve this goal of safe, secure retire- to get started in life. making some progress. I am going to ments—peace of mind—after their To get at this problem, we talked tell you about some of those bills now. working for years and letting people about a few small businesses having One bill is before the Senate right retire with dignity. It has a few impor- plans. Portman-Cardin increases the now in the sense that it has already tant provisions that I want to mention tax credit that small businesses receive passed the House. It is called the SE- tonight. I won’t go into all 50, but I for one’s starting a retirement plan. It CURE Act. One is a larger bill that will mention some of them. is $500 now, and we take it up to $5,000. does more than the SECURE Act that First, to increase this low 22-percent That is a tenfold increase that will has been introduced by Senator CARDIN coverage among low-income workers, really help small businesses, we are and me. Then there is a small provision it expands what is called the saver’s told. This is why they support the bill. I want to mention tonight that has credit. This has worked well, but it is It also provides an innovative tax been introduced separately, which is not refundable now, which means, for a credit idea. Small businesses will get a also in the SECURE Act. It is an ur- lot of people who are of low income, tax credit if they automatically enroll gent thing to pass because there are a they can’t take advantage of it because their employees in the plans at least bunch of people who are going to lose they don’t have the income tax liabil- every 3 years. What does this mean? We their retirement benefits unless we ity, particularly with the new tax bill, talked about auto enrollment earlier pass it very soon. Let me back up and frankly. For a lot of people, it has ac- and that, if you have auto enrollment give you some of the troubling facts tually lowered taxes so that they don’t in your company, your participation about why we need to do something have the ability to take a deduction, rate goes up to 95 percent from about here. but they can use a credit. We changed 75 percent. Why? It is that people come First of all, fewer than half of the the saver’s credit to expand it so that into the workforce and might not sign employees who are, again, at small it is more usable, and we make it re- up for a 401(k), but if they are auto- businesses—businesses with fewer than fundable. We don’t make it refundable matically signed up, they are not going 50 workers—have access to plans. The to individuals but, rather, refundable to say no, right? This way, they will problem is really in our smaller busi- to a retirement account because you start to get a little of the payroll taxes nesses, and we know that. Larger busi- don’t want to just provide more fund- and a little of their paychecks going ness all tend to have 401(k)s. Many ing out there that is not going to be toward retirement. They will find out have defined contribution plans like a used for this correct purpose of retire- that this works. They will start their 401(k), and others have defined benefit ment. It has to go into your retirement nest eggs, and they will like them, so plans like pensions. They tend to have account. In addition, it increases the they will stick with them. credit amount so as to be available to retirement options for workers, but It is the same thing here. If at least a lot of low-income savers. This is real- many of the small businesses do not. every 3 years you have to automati- ly going to help get people to be able to Even when workers have access to cally enroll your employees, what will save for retirement, again, who are plans, there are still only 34 percent happen? You will get people into these working but who are not saving. who participate. plans, and they will stay in these Amongst small businesses, there are The bill also addresses the problem of plans. This is going to be a big deal in fewer plans than there should be, but only 22 percent of part-time workers small businesses, and we think it is there are also fewer people partici- being in plans. It requires employers to worth giving them a tax credit for it. It pating. Only 22 percent of part-time allow part-time workers who have com- is kind of an innovative idea. workers are in plans. Now, increasingly pleted 2 years of service to participate in our economy, people have part-time in 401(k) plans. This is a big deal to the For small businesses, our bill also re- jobs or may have a few part-time jobs, AARP, as an example, and it is one rea- duces some of the burdensome and du- but they don’t have retirement plans in son it is strongly supporting this bill. plicative regulations that are associ- any of them. By the way, this is also being sup- ated with administering the plan be- By the way, when you look at this in ported by a whole group of businesses, cause, for a lot of small businesses, terms of the folks who are not partici- nonprofits, and others. People love this they don’t have lawyers or general pating, low-income Americans are also bill because it is going to help people counsel; they don’t have professionals not participating as you would want. to save for retirement. What is not to who can help on this. Yet the HR peo- Only 22 percent of low-income families like there? Particularly with regard to ple would sure like to have the ease of are participating in retirement plans. part-time workers, our saying, ‘‘if you the administration of these plans. So Many of them don’t have the dispos- have completed 2 years of service, you we do that, which is important in order able income to be able to contribute, need to have access to a 401(k) plan,’’ it to get more of these small businesses and we will talk about that in a second is going to help. to offer these plans. as to how to address that problem. It also allows employers to make We also address the problem we have The final problem I want to mention matching contributions to the 401(k) talked about with Americans living does not have to do with the small accounts of employees who are paying longer and healthier lives and being in businesses or part-time workers or low- off student loans who otherwise danger of outliving their retirements. income workers. It has to do with what wouldn’t receive a full match. Why? It For those who are following this close- we talked about at the beginning, is that they have to choose between ly because they are getting close to re- which is people who outlive their re- paying down the student loan debt tirement, they should pay attention tirements. Let’s face it. We are living they have and saving for retirement. I here because this could be helpful. To longer and healthier lives as Ameri- really like this idea. It is an innovative help the folks who have accumulated cans, and that is a good thing, but a lot one. It was first proposed by Senator retirement savings preserve those nest of people didn’t or couldn’t plan for RON WYDEN, by the way, who is the eggs—to help to preserve your hard- that. They may have thought, I have a ranking Democrat on the Committee earned nest eggs—the bill actually nice, little nest egg here, and I have a on Finance. changes what is called the required 401(k), and I am going to retire at age I think this will really help the peo- minimum distribution rules. 65. Yet, when they are in their late ple who are, again, going into the If you are in your late sixties or eighties or nineties, they realize there workforce. They have these student maybe turning 70, you may be shocked just wasn’t enough set aside. Here is an loans. They have to pay off that debt, to have just found out that—guess opportunity for us to address that as but they can’t afford to put money into what—you have to start distributing well. 401(k)s. This enables them to put that money out of the 401(k) that you have Earlier this year, Senator CARDIN and money into the match, and it helps to or the IRA that you have under what is I introduced legislation called the Re- get them started on retirement. On av- call the required minimum distribution tirement Security and Savings Act, erage, the student loan debt now for rules.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:52 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G25SE6.048 S25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE September 25, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5699 My dad was a little surprised by that this SECURE Act that passed the Again, it is in the SECURE Act. We because he was still working at age 701⁄2 House has not been voted on, on this have introduced it separately. Around when you have to start doing that. floor before. It came out of our com- here you run what is called a hotline By the way, a lot of people back mittee back in 2016, I believe, so it has with your fellow Senators to see if any- home are still working at age 701⁄2, and been a while. There hasn’t been any de- body objects to this if it is a non- they want to keep their retirement bate on it or deliberation. Why not controversial piece of legislation. nest egg there. They want to keep allow a few amendments on it on each So we did that with this, and, guess building it up because they hope they side? what, this legislation was approved by are going to live a long life, and they Democrats probably have a few everybody on the Republican side. No- want make sure they have something amendments they would like to offer. body had a problem with it. Again, it is in there, but instead, no, when you are Republicans have a few they would like just a question of being sure these 701⁄2, you have to start taking it out to offer. The point is, let’s get that bill flawed rules aren’t inadvertently hurt- and paying taxes on it. up and get it passed. ing these 450,000 Americans. So we changed that from 701⁄2 to 75. Then there is this final bill I was Then we ran the hotline on the We do it over a few years because it is talking about. It is part of the SE- Democratic side, and it was also very an expensive provision, frankly, in this CURE Act, which is on the floor right popular over there, but at least one bill, but we pay for it through other now ready to go. It has also been intro- person objected—maybe more but at means. The idea is you want to let peo- duced separately, and this is to address least one. ple keep that money in their nest egg. an urgent problem right now that is af- So we are trying to work on this to- By the way, if your nest egg is $100,000 fecting over 450,000 Americans. gether to try to get it done. We found or less, there is no minimum required Now, it gets a little complicated out the objection is not based on the distribution anymore under our bill. here, as retirement plans do some- legislation at all. No one has any prob- So for people who, again, are 701⁄2 and times. These are people who are in lem with the legislation. It is based on are wondering, ‘‘Why do I have to start these defined benefit plans, pension their interest in not allowing anything taking this money out? I have 65,000 plans, and they are in businesses that that is in the SECURE Act to be done bucks I have saved up all these years, have shifted from a defined benefit separately because they want to be and I am still working,’’ or ‘‘I don’t plan to a defined contribution like a sure the SECURE Act gets done. I want need to take it out for retirement,’’ let 401(k). These are businesses that have to be sure the SECURE Act gets done them keep it in that plan. If there is said: We are not going to have an addi- too. It is an important bill. It is the under 100,000 bucks in your account, tional pension anymore. We are going first step in the right direction, as we keep it in going forward forever. If you to go to a 401(k) where individuals con- said, but let’s not take it out on these have more than 100,000 bucks in there, tribute and individuals control their employees. If we don’t fix it, then by then for that additional amount, you account. this yearend, like in the next couple of don’t have to start taking it out until Now, what happened in some of these months here, these people are going to you are 75, under our bill. businesses is they said: But if you are lose their benefits. So this is going to really help the already in a defined benefit plan, you So my hope is, now that we have people to ensure that they can set can stay in. We are going to freeze your tested the waters and found out it is aside money for retirement, and they plan going forward so new employees not controversial among my col- know it is going to be there when they can’t go into it, but you can stay in leagues, let’s just bring it up under need it. your plan, and I think that is fair. Let unanimous consent, get it done, and Our new Portman-Cardin retirement people who are in the plan who have then let’s move on and do the SECURE legislation has the potential to fun- paid in all these years continue to stay Act too. damentally reshape for the better how in that defined benefit plan as they re- So my hope is we will be able to do large numbers of Americans approach tire. that. It has been introduced, again, as their retirement planning, and that is The problem is, inadvertently, the a standalone bill. So it is not like it is a good thing. I look forward to getting rules with regard to pensions are trip- the other parts of the SECURE Act it passed through the Finance Com- ping these people up because there is that are only in the SECURE Act. It is mittee and sent to the Senate floor for something called the nondiscrimina- standalone so it shouldn’t violate any- a vote. tion income testing. In other words, body’s sense of fairness to say: Let’s As I said earlier, even before we can you can’t have too many of the bene- deal with this separately and get it get this broader package done, we have fits go, in a defined benefit plan, to done. a smaller bill that is sitting here in the people who are more on the high end of I thank Chairman CHUCK GRASSLEY Senate. It has already passed the income. It has to be spread out. and Ranking Member WYDEN for help- House. It is called the SECURE Act. It Well, think about it. The people who ing on this because they have been sup- actually passed the House almost are left in these plans are people who portive of the SECURE Act, they have unanimously—417 to 3. That rarely are older because the new employees been supportive of dealing with this happens, and that shows you the kind have had to go to the defined contribu- quirk in the law that deals with these of bipartisan support it has. It is not as tion plan. So it is an older group of em- 450,000 people who are going to lose comprehensive as the bill I just talked ployees and, therefore, more highly their benefits, and they have been sup- about, but it does have some good pro- compensated because they have been portive of us doing this broader retire- visions. given raises over time, so they trigger ment savings package as well. It has that increase in the small em- this nondiscrimination income testing, I hope we can get them done. Let’s do ployer tax credit, for instance, we and they lose their benefits. They can’t it in order. No. 1, let’s get the Retire- talked about. It also raises this min- continue to accrue benefits. ment Security Preservation Act done. imum required distribution to age 72— That is just wrong. These are people That is the 450,000 people, and let’s just from 701⁄2 to 72—which is good. It who have played by the rules, done ev- do that by unanimous consent. Every- doesn’t go to 75, and it doesn’t have the erything right. Through no fault of body agrees to it. $100,000 improvement we have, but it their own but through this quirky reg- Let’s move to the SECURE Act, get does help. It also helps long-term part- ulation, which was never meant to ad- that done. Again, that was passed in time workers contribute to 401(k)s, dress this kind of an issue, they are the House almost unanimously, and which is good. facing the very real possibility— then let’s move on to this broader So we go further in our bill, but this 450,000-plus people—that they are going Portman-Cardin legislation we talked SECURE Act is a good step in the right to lose their benefits through no fault about tonight. It really deals with direction. I support it. I support bring- of their own. They should be able to these issues of small business coverage. ing it up and passing it. It already continue to accrue benefits and get It deals with the issue of low-income passed the House. this retirement plan they have worked workers needing to save more. It deals I do think we ought to allow a couple so hard to be able to enjoy. Nobody with the issue of part-time workers of amendments on each side because really disagrees. having to save more. It deals with this

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:52 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G25SE6.045 S25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE S5700 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 25, 2019 issue of being sure that people aren’t per—Cornelia’s devotion to the arts ex- St. Michaels, and Marcelle has an hon- outliving their retirement savings. tended far beyond her own brush and orary degree from St. Michaels. Also Again, of the 50-plus provisions in canvas. She sought to give her fellow like General Dunford, I did my grad- there, there is a lot that really helps Kentuckians the opportunity to create uate work at Georgetown. the people I represent back in Ohio and great works of art and to be inspired by I mention his background because he folks all around the country. They de- them in their communities. Cornelia is not a man that would ever brag serve us in Congress to be focused on worked with several organizations, in- about all the things he has done. Rath- these kinds of issues. This is exactly cluding as a founding member of the er, he speaks to the values that he be- what people expect us to do here, help Kentucky Arts Council, promoting as- lieves America should follow. I listened them ensure they have peace of mind piring talents in her home of Pulaski to him, standing in his uniform, speak- in their retirement. We are doing all County and throughout the Common- ing to these young men and women we can to provide the incentives to wealth. She also established the Cor- who were graduating. You could hear a make that happen. nelia Dozier Cooper Endowment Fund pin drop in the hall, except for the I yield the floor. for the Arts, providing grants to sup- times when they would interrupt his I suggest the absence of a quorum. port a variety of eastern Kentucky art- speech with standing ovations. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ists. The endowment is funded, in part, He has led by service his entire ca- clerk will call the roll. by the proceeds from the sale of her reer. He thought always of the men and The senior assistant legislative clerk own watercolors. women under his command. He thought proceeded to call the roll. At a ceremony in the Kentucky Cap- of their families. He thought of our fu- Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, I ask itol Rotunda, surrounded by artistic ture and the world we would leave to unanimous consent that the order for works celebrating the Bluegrass our grandchildren. His legacy will be the quorum call be rescinded. State’s illustrious history, Cornelia re- measured by his presence on the battle- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ceived her Milner Award. Even at the field, but perhaps more so by the capa- objection, it is so ordered. age of 93 Cornelia still brings the same ble leadership he has brought that will f enthusiasm to promoting young art- be felt for generations to come. That is ists. To many throughout Kentucky, truly the mark of an exceptional and LEGISLATIVE SESSION she is a mentor and a creative inspira- visionary leader. tion. Her selfless philanthropy will cer- General Dunford and his wife Ellyn MORNING BUSINESS tainly continue to encourage young are looking forward to their retire- artists to develop their talents and fol- ment, but I do hope that academic and Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, I ask low their passions. I am grateful to public institutions will call on him for unanimous consent that the Senate Cornelia for her friendship and her life- his expertise and his knowledge, but es- proceed to legislative session and be in time spent enriching our home State. pecially his conscience. a period of morning business, with Sen- She has certainly earned this distinc- I ask unanimous consent that an ar- ators permitted to speak therein for up tion. I ask my Senate colleagues to ticle from the Washington Post, enti- to 10 minutes each. join me in congratulating this remark- tled ‘‘Joseph Dunford’s steady hand in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without able Kentuckian, Cornelia Dozier Coo- the turmoil of Trump’s Washington,’’ objection, it is so ordered. per. by David Ignatius be printed in the f f RECORD, as it so eloquently captures the general’s legacy and service to our TRIBUTE TO CORNELIA DOZIER TRIBUTE TO GENERAL JOSEPH COOPER Nation. DUNFORD There being no objection, the mate- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I have rial was ordered to be printed in the great works of artistic expression are been honored to know and work with RECORD, as follows: so much more than something simply many of the leaders in our military. [From the Washington Post, Sept. 12, 2019] to look at or listen to. They are often One of the absolute finest I have known JOSEPH DUNFORD’S STEADY HAND IN THE a reflection of the artist, her commu- is General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., the TURMOIL OF TRUMP’S WASHINGTON nity, and a unique culture. Kentuckian outgoing Chairman of the Joint Chiefs (By David Ignatius) Cornelia Dozier Cooper recognizes the of Staff. I have known General Dunford encouraging effect of creative works, Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., the chairman for years, certainly in his current ca- of the Joint Chiefs of Staff who will retire and she has spent her lifetime pro- pacity, but before that as Commandant this month, is that rare senior official in moting them in eastern Kentucky. It is of the Marine Corps. As the father of a Donald Trump’s Washington whose career a privilege to recognize my dear friend marine, I looked at Joe Dunford as the and reputation don’t seem to have been tar- Cornelia, who was recently selected to best the Corps could have and what we nished by his dealings with the president. receive our Commonwealth’s highest all want from the men and women serv- The explanation is simple: The low-key, artistic honor: the Milner Award. In ing and leading the Marine Corps. Boston-Irish Marine maintained the distance tribute to her accomplishment and phi- General Dunford has had a long and and discipline of a professional military offi- lanthropy, I would like to extend my cer. He didn’t try to be Trump’s friend or distinguished career of service as a ma- confidant, and he stayed away from palace sincere congratulations for this well- rine. He was deployed during Operation intrigue. The White House treated him with deserved honor. Iraqi Freedom, earned the nickname respect, and his fellow commanders came to Born in Madisonville, KY, Cornelia ‘‘Fighting Joe’’ while serving under regard him with something approaching awe: developed a passion for the arts at an James Mattis, and led the U.S. and ‘‘We’d all like to be Joe Dunford,’’ says one early age. Supported by her parents NATO forces in Afghanistan. He is ad- four-star general. and a fostering education, she grew her mired by the men and women who In the ceaseless turmoil of the Trump ad- skills in both visual and musical arts. served under him and is known for his ministration, Dunford has been a steady She was quickly recognized for her tal- hand who helped insulate national security respect and care for civilians caught up policy from disruption and political pres- ent and studied English watercolor at in conflict. sure. His Pentagon colleagues say he will be the prestigious Oxford University. I Marcelle and I were honored to travel keenly missed—several described him as the have had the privilege to visit with him to Vermont in 2017, where he best chairman in recent decades—and they Cornelia’s home, where I admired her gave the commencement address at St. are hoping Gen. Mark Milley, his successor, beautiful watercolors up close. Her own Michael’s College, 40 years after his can sustain the independence and cool judg- artistic works, in which she hopes to own graduation at that same institu- ment that defined Dunford’s tenure. display the glory of God’s creation, tion. He told the graduates about to Dunford doesn’t like talking about his re- were just the beginning of her con- step out into their futures, ‘‘have the lationship with the White House. The closest he has come was probably a Pentagon news tributions to Kentucky. moral courage to do what’s right, even briefing last month: ‘‘I’ve worked very hard With her husband, Richard Cooper— when it’s tough. Commit to serving to remain apolitical and not make political brother to another outstanding Ken- something bigger than yourself.’’ Like judgments. . . . I work very hard to provide tuckian, Senator John Sherman Coo- General Dunford, I am a graduate of military advice . . . and make sure that our

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:27 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G25SE6.045 S25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE September 25, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5701 men and women in uniform have the where- Washington, DC, today. I informed Twenty-three (23) Missile Warning Sensors withal to do their job.’’ Senate leaders of this commitment (MWS) (10 installed, 13 spares). ‘‘Joe Dunford is a man for all seasons,’’ several weeks ago.∑ Non-MDE: Also included are LAIRCM says Jim Mattis, the former defense sec- CIURs; SCAs; HCCs; UDM cards; initial retary and a fellow Marine. ‘‘Joe has a quiet f spares; consumables; repair and return sup- mind, not easily distracted; he quantifies ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION port; support equipment; engineering design; things, but he brings in the nonquantifiable. integration; hardware integration; flight test Still waters run deep in him. You simply Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, section and certifications; selective availability can’t shake his faith in his fundamental val- 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act anti-spoofing modules (SAASM); publica- ues.’’ requires that Congress receive prior no- tions and technical documentation; training Mattis cites two combat anecdotes to ex- tification of certain proposed arms and training equipment; field service rep- plain Dunford’s unflappable style. In March sales as defined by that statute. Upon resentatives; U.S. Government and con- 2003, on the eve of the invasion of Iraq, tractor engineering, technical, and logistics Mattis told Dunford that because of a last- such notification, the Congress has 30 support; and other related elements of logis- minute change of plans, his regiment had to calendar days during which the sale tics and program support. move out in five hours, rather than at dawn may be reviewed. The provision stipu- (iv) Military Department: Air Force (QA- the next morning. ‘‘He just took it in lates that, in the Senate, the notifica- D-BAB). stride,’’ says Mattis. tion of proposed sales shall be sent to (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: QA-D-QAA A few days later, Dunford’s unit had fought and QA-D-QAF. its way to the Tigris River, with the loss of the chairman of the Senate Foreign (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Of- some Marines, and was ready to seize a stra- Relations Committee. fered, or Agreed to be Paid: None. tegic bridge. Mattis told him he had to fall In keeping with the committee’s in- (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained back until conditions were safer for the as- tention to see that relevant informa- in the Defense Article or Defense Services sault. Dunford obeyed that painful retreat tion is available to the full Senate, I Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex. order without hesitation, Mattis says. ask unanimous consent to have printed (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: Dunford was born for the job. The son of a September 24, 2019. Marine who fought at Chosin Reservoir dur- in the RECORD the notifications which * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms ing the Korean War, he grew up in Quincy, have been received. If the cover letter Export Control Act. Mass., a working-class suburb of Boston. Col- references a classified annex, then such POLICY JUSTIFICATION leagues say he retained those grounded val- annex is available to all Senators in Qatar—Large Aircraft Infrared Counter- ues throughout a rapidly rising career. the office of the Foreign Relations measures (LAIRCM) System for Head-of- Gen. Frank McKenzie, head of the Central Committee, room SD–423. State Aircraft Command and another fellow Marine, re- members that Dunford faced a delicate prob- There being no objection, the mate- The Government of Qatar has requested to lem as a young lieutenant colonel on the rial was ordered to be printed in the buy two AN/AAQ–24(V)N Large Aircraft In- staff of the Marine commandant. He had to RECORD, as follows: frared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) systems to protect two (2) 747–800 Head-of-State air- manage a popular but misplaced protocol of- DEFENSE SECURITY craft. This proposed sale will include: twelve ficer. He promptly removed the officer, to COOPERATION AGENCY, (12) Guardian Laser Turret Assemblies the consternation of some politically power- Arlington, VA. (GLTA) (6 installed, 6 spares); seven (7) ful friends. Hon. JAMES E. RISCH, LAIRCM System Processor Replacements Dunford’s dream was probably to become Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, (LSPR) (2 installed 5 spares); twenty-three Marine commandant himself, and after he U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. (23) Missile Warning Sensors (MWS) (10 in- was appointed to that position in 2014, DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Pursuant to the re- stalled, 13 spares); Control Indicator Unit friends say he assumed it was his last mili- porting requirements of Section 36(b)(1) of Replacements (CIURs); Smart Card Assem- tary post. When President Barack Obama the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, blies (SCAs); High Capacity Cards (HCCs); nominated him chairman in 2015, ‘‘he took we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. User Data Memory (UDM) cards; initial the job with a Catholic sense of guilt’’ to do 19–47 concerning the Air Force’s proposed spares; consumables; repair and return sup- his duty, says one friend. Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Gov- port; support equipment; engineering design; On Dunford’s desk as chairman, he placed ernment of Qatar for defense articles and the admonition of a venerated predecessor, integration; hardware integration; flight test services estimated to cost $86 million. After Gen. Omar Bradley, who cautioned his staff and certifications; selective availability this letter is delivered to your office, we plan that they didn’t have the ‘‘luxury’’ of focus- anti-spoofing modules (SAASM); publica- to issue a news release to notify the public of ing on just one theater but needed to think tions and technical documentation; training this proposed sale. globally. Dunford has prodded the different and training equipment; field service rep- Sincerely, services and combatant commands to do just resentatives; U.S. Government and con- GREGORY M. KAUSNER that—move toward integrated global strat- tractor engineering, technical, and logistics (For Charles W. Hooper, Lieutenant egy, rather than separate fiefdoms. support; and other related elements of logis- Dunford built a powerful joint staff to co- General, USA, Director). tics and program support. The estimated ordinate policy, directed by strong officers Enclosures. cost is $86 million. such as McKenzie and Adm. Michael Gilday, TRANSMITTAL NO. 19–47 This proposed sale will support the foreign the new chief of naval operations. The joint Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of policy and national security of the United staff’s importance grew as the interagency Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the States by helping to improve the security of process of the National Security Council de- Arms Export Control Act, as amended a friendly country that continues to be an cayed. Some grouse that the joint staff is (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of important force for political and economic progress in the Middle East. Qatar is host to now too powerful, but it helped fill a dan- Qatar. gerous vacuum. (ii) Total Estimated Value: the U.S. Central Command forces and serves In dealing with Trump, Dunford’s friends Major Defense Equipment * $17 million. as a critical forward-deployed location in the say his model was Gen. George C. Marshall, Other $69 million. region. The proposed sale will improve Qatar’s ca- the celebrated wartime chief of staff to Total $86 million. pability to deter regional threats. The self- President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Marshall (iii) Description and Quantity or Quan- protection suite will facilitate a more robust didn’t try to be FDR’s pal, or laugh at his tities of Articles or Services under Consider- capability into areas of increased missile jokes, or join his social gatherings. Marshall ation for Purchase: Qatar requested a pos- threats. Qatar will have no difficulty absorb- simply did his job. sible sale of two (2) AN/AAQ–24(V)N Large One four-star general recalls that Trump ing this equipment and capability into its Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures would sometimes ask Dunford whether he armed forces. (LAIRCM) systems to protect two (2) Boeing liked a particular policy option. ‘‘I’m not in The proposed sale of this equipment and 747–800 Head-of-State aircraft. Each LAIRCM love with any of them,’’ Dunford would an- support will not alter the basic military bal- system consists of three (3) Guardian Laser swer. ‘‘My job is to give you choices.’’ ance in the region. It’s Dunford’s legacy that in a time of na- Turret Assemblies (GLTA), one (1) LAIRCM The prime contractor will be Northrop tional tumult and division, the military System Processor Replacement (LSPR), five Grumman, Rolling Meadows, IL. There are seems to have remained steady as a rock. (5) Missile Warning Sensors (MWS), one (1) no known offset agreements proposed in con- (At the request of Mr. THUNE, the fol- Control Indicator Unit Replacement (CIUR), nection with this potential sale. lowing statement was ordered to be one (1) Smart Card Assembly (SCA), and one Implementation of this proposed sale may (1) High Capacity Card (HCC/User Data Mem- require the assignment of a U.S. Government printed in the RECORD.) ory (UDM) card. and/or contractor representatives to Qatar to f Major Defense Equipment (MDE): provide the field service support as re- PERSONAL EXPLANATION Twelve (12) Guardian Laser Turret Assem- quested. blies (GLTA) (6 installed, 6 spares). There will be no adverse impact on U.S. de- ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, due to a Seven (7) LAIRCM System Processor Re- fense readiness as a result of this proposed family matter, I am unable to be in placements (LSPR) (2 installed, 5 spares). sale.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:27 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25SE6.014 S25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE S5702 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 25, 2019 TRANSMITTAL NO. 19–47 to pursuing an education at the U.S. serving as a visionary guardian of the Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Military Academy, to earning the rank country’s well-being. Hailing from Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the of Supreme Commander of Allied America’s heartland and devoting his Arms Export Control Act Forces in Europe during World War II, life to the pursuit of liberty, Ike left Annex Item No. vii to becoming the leader of our Nation behind an extraordinary legacy that (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: and the free world, Ike continually created a better, more peaceful world. 1. The AN/AAQ–24(V)N LAIRCM is a self- strived for the best. Like so many of f contained, directed energy countermeasures his generation, he achieved a great deal system designed to protect aircraft from in- for himself and our country, but didn’t ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS frared-guided surface-to-air missiles. The seek personal credit for his accom- system features digital technology and plishments. Eisenhower’s determina- micro-miniature solid-state electronics. The REMEMBERING MARCA BRISTO tion, leadership, and honorable char- system operates in all conditions, detecting ∑ Ms. DUCKWORTH. Mr. President, I incoming missiles and jamming infrared- acter are the reasons that he remains seeker equipped missiles with aimed bursts respected around the world to this day. come before the Senate today to honor of laser energy. The LAIRCM system con- In fact, just 2 years ago in 2017, histo- the life of Marca Bristo: a trailblazer, sists of multiple Missile Warning Sensors, rians with expertise on Presidential an activist, a mother and—to me and Guardian Laser Turret Assembly (GLTA), rankings revised previous figures to so many others—a hero. She passed LAIRCM System Processor Replacement now include Eisenhower among the top away this month at the age of 66, after (LSPR), Control Indicator Unit Replacement five of all U.S. Presidents. spending the last four decades on the (CIUR), and a classified User Data Memory frontlines of the disability rights (UDM) card containing the laser jam codes. Although there are numerous exam- ples of Ike’s international respect, one movement. The UDM card is loaded into the LSPR prior With every day that passed and every to flight; when not in use, the UDM card is particular instance can be drawn from removed from the LSRP and put in secure his 1945 Guildhall Address. After Eisen- fight she took on, Marca redefined the storage. The Missile Warning Sensors (MWS) hower received the key to the city of word resilience. It was thanks in large for AN/AAQ–24(V)N are mounted on the air- London upon leading the Allies to vic- part to her decision to get out of her craft exterior to provide omni-directional tory in World War II, he said, ‘‘No wheelchair and crawl up the steps of protection. The MWS detects the rocket petty differences in the world of trade, the Capitol Building to help pass the plume of missiles and sends appropriate data Americans with Disabilities Act that I signals to the LSPR for processing. The traditions, or national pride should ever blind us to our identities in price- can roll through its corridors to cast LSPR analyzes the data from each sensor my vote in its Chamber three decades and automatically deploys the appropriate less values. If we keep our eyes on this countermeasure via the GLTA. The CIUR guidepost, then no difficulties along later. displays the incoming threat for the pilot to our path of mutual co-operation can She climbed up those steps to tear take appropriate action. The LSPR also con- ever be insurmountable. Moreover, down the barriers that had been hold- tains Built-in-Test (BIT) circuitry. LAIRCM when this truth has permeated to the ing us back. She got onto her hands hardware is CLASSIFIED only when a classi- remotest hamlet and heart of all peo- and knees so the rest of us could rise, fied UDM card is inserted into the system working tirelessly to turn the ADA and it is powered up. LAIRCM system soft- ple, then indeed may we beat our swords into plowshares and all nations from a dream to a law that enshrines ware, including Operational Flight Program the basic civil rights that those of us and jam codes, are classified SECRET. Tech- can enjoy the fruitfulness of the nical data and documentation to be provided Earth.’’ with disabilities rely on to live our is UNCLASSIFIED. Today, we are surrounded by Eisen- daily lives. 2. If a technologically advanced adversary hower’s enduring leadership and ideas. I and countless others am devastated were to obtain knowledge of the specific The effects of his creative innovation that we lost her so soon, but I am also hardware and software elements, the infor- and his focus on the future gave us the deeply grateful to have known her, mation could be used to develop counter- Interstate Highway System, the Fed- deeply thankful that, in one of the measures that might reduce weapon system eral Aviation Administration, the toughest times of my life, when I was effectiveness or be used in the development still adjusting to life in a wheelchair of a system with similar or advanced capa- Saint Lawrence Seaway, NASA, and bilities. the Department of Health, Education, after being wounded in Iraq, she de- 3. A determination has been made that and Welfare, now known as the Depart- cided to reach out. Through her kind- Qatar can provide substantially the same de- ment of Health and Human Services, ness and her wisdom, her strength and gree of protection for the sensitive tech- and the Department of Education. Ike her grit, she quickly went from strang- nology being released as the U.S. Govern- also supported legislation that wel- er to mentor to dear friend. ment. This sale is necessary in furtherance comed Alaska and Hawaii into the Marca was raised on a farm in up- of the U.S. foreign policy and national secu- Union; eradicated segregation in our state New York before moving to Chi- rity objectives outlined in the Policy Jus- cago and earning her nursing degree at tification. Armed Forces; and deployed the 4. All defense articles and services listed in Army’s 101st Airborne to Central High Rush University, but less than a year this transmittal are authorized for release School in Little Rock, AR, ensuring after becoming a nurse, a diving acci- and export to the Government of Qatar. that the law of educational integration dent left her paralyzed from the chest f was followed by all States. down. As the chairman of the Dwight D. Ei- She lost her home because she could DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER senhower Memorial Commission, I am no longer access it. She lost her job be- Mr. ROBERTS. Mr. President, today pleased to announce that the comple- cause there were no labor protections I wish to celebrate the 129th birthday tion of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Me- for those with disabilities. She lost her of Dwight D. Eisenhower. Eisenhower morial, commemorating and memori- health insurance because her injuries was a fellow Kansan, a strong trail- alizing the general and President, is on and care were too expensive. But she blazer, and an exceptional American. budget and on schedule. A dedication didn’t lose her resolve, and our country His lifetime traversed many important ceremony is slated for May 8, 2020, the is far, far better because of that and be- eras in our Nation. Ike was born as the 75th Anniversary of the Allied Victory cause she believed that, even if you get American Frontier came to an end, and in Europe, V–E Day, during World War knocked down, it doesn’t mean you are passed away only a few months before II. It is truly exciting to realize that, knocked out. the United States stepped foot on the in about 7 months, our Nation will Marca’s entire life changed the day of Moon, beginning an exploration into dedicate a Presidential memorial in her accident. Suddenly, she looked the new frontier of space. Washington, DC, celebrating the life around and saw a world hostile to her, Born in Denison, TX, on October 14, and legacy of Dwight D. Eisenhower. hostile to all who couldn’t walk or see, 1890, and raised in Abilene, KS, Eisen- I ask you to join me in honoring Ei- couldn’t speak or hear. hower grew up in a humble environ- senhower’s 129th birthday. Ike not only So she set about changing the world. ment. He always worked hard for what championed the free world as an excep- She saw a country that pushed people he wanted. From his early years of tional military strategist, but also led with disabilities into the margins, a working 12-hour shifts at a creamery, our country to times of prosperity nation that treated them as less than,

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In mittee on Finance be discharged from fur- fused to call it anything else, refusing April, Julius was finally liberated from ther consideration of S.J. Res. 52, a joint res- to stop fighting until disability issues Dachau by the U.S. Army. Julius and olution providing for congressional dis- weren’t just relegated to the doctor’s his brother Jacob survived the Holo- approval under chapter 8 of title 5, United office, weren’t just treated as medical caust. States Code, of the rule submitted by the matters, but were recognized as civil After he was liberated, Julius lived in Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary Munich for some time. He married his of Health and Human Services relating to rights. ‘‘State Relief and Empowerment Waivers,’’ So she spoke out. She chained herself wife Phyllis in 1947. Julius moved to and further, that the resolution be placed to public buses to demand wheelchair New York in 1950, where he owned and upon the Legislative Calendar under General lifts. She fought for fair housing and operated numerous businesses. Julius Orders. founded Access Living, which she built now permanently resides in Florida. Sincerely, into one of the leading disability rights Julius and his wife have two children, Mark R. Warner, Joe Manchin, Debbie groups in the country. She wheeled Tobi and Fred. Julius’s wife Phyllis Stabenow, Richard J. Durbin, Angus herself to the front of the Capitol passed away in 2017. King, Dianne Feinstein, Charles Schu- Julius has been an active speaker for mer, Tammy Baldwin, Patty Murray, Building, got down out of her chair Mazie K. Hirono, Kirsten E. Gillibrand, and, one stair at a time, crawled up its the Holocaust Documentation and Edu- cation Center, Inc., where he has Martin Heinrich, Jon Tester, Brian 83 steps, demanding that Congress give Schatz, Maggie Hassan, Catherine Cor- Americans with disabilities the basic touched the lives of so many. Sharing tez Masto, Chris Coons, Ben Cardin, rights the Constitution promised. She Julius’s story is so important as we Tina Smith, Tom Carper, Jack Reed, set up camp outside GOP offices to seek to educate our children and future Tim Kaine, Maria Cantwell, Gary C. tight against cuts to Medicaid, letting generations about the atrocities of the Peters, Ed Markey, Amy Klobuchar, herself get arrested because that is past and stand together against all Robert Menendez, Tammy Duckworth, Michael F. Bennet, Jacky Rosen, what it took. forms of hate, evil and violence. The Holocaust is a stark reminder Jeanne Shaheen, Sherrod Brown, Chris In the process, she reframed how this that evil and hate exist in this world. Murphy, Richard Blumenthal, Patrick country thought about our rights. As Even today, we must remain ready to Leahy, Ron Wyden, Kyrsten Sinema. she famously said, ‘‘My wheelchair confront this hatred and bigotry in all f wasn’t too wide for the doors. The forms. Every generation must heed the doors were too narrow for my wheel- MEASURES REFERRED call to take action in the face of evil; chair.’’ Through all her work over all The following bills were read the first this is the Holocaust’s enduring lesson these decades, she didn’t just widen the and the second times by unanimous of mankind. doors. She opened ones that had pre- consent, and referred as indicated: Julius has lived through unspeakable viously been closed to all of us who H.R. 1632. An act to require a strategy for horror and has dedicated his life to happen to be in a chair. engagement with Southeast Asia and the As- educating and inspiring those around No one used to think about how we sociation of Southeast Asian Nations him. Our memory of all those who suf- (ASEAN); to the Committee on Foreign Re- couldn’t get from sidewalk to street fered must never weaken, and we must lations. when there wasn’t a curb cut. No one always fight against hate. I am hon- H.R. 2229. An act to waive the passport fees used to question the fact that we ored to wish Julius a happy birthday, for first responders proceeding abroad to aid couldn’t climb onto the bus or get a foreign country suffering from a natural and I wish him continued happiness down to the subway. disaster; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- with his family, friends, community, Marca changed all that. She refused tions. and loved ones.∑ H.R. 2327. An act to direct the Secretary of to accept a status quo that didn’t ac- f State to provide assistance to civil society cept all of us. She saw us, she fought organizations in Burma that work to secure for us, and she made our voices heard. MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE the release of prisoners of conscience and po- Her work, her friendship, her activ- At 10:20 a.m., a message from the litical prisoners in Burma, and assistance to ism meant so much to me. It is the rea- current and former prisoners of conscience House of Representatives, delivered by and political prisoners in Burma, and for son I am here in the Senate today, and Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, it is the reason I will keep fighting to- other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign announced that the House has passed Relations. morrow. the following bills, in which it requests H.R. 3190. An act to authorize humani- My thoughts are with all of Marca’s the concurrence of the Senate: tarian assistance and impose sanctions with loved ones. Thank you for sharing your H.R. 1632. An act to require a strategy for respect to human rights abuses in Burma, mother, your wife, your sister with the engagement with Southeast Asia and the As- and for other purposes; to the Committee on rest of us. We will continue her legacy. sociation of Southeast Asian Nations Foreign Relations. We will keep widening those doors, (ASEAN). f unlocking them, crashing through H.R. 2229. An act to waive the passport fees for first responders proceeding abroad to aid EXECUTIVE AND OTHER them if need be, just as Marca would COMMUNICATIONS have wanted. Doing everything we can a foreign country suffering from a natural to bring about that more fair, more disaster. The following communications were H.R. 2327. An act to direct the Secretary of laid before the Senate, together with just, more accessible world that she State of provide assistance to civil society worked so hard for, for so long. accompanying papers, reports, and doc- organizations in Burma that work to secure uments, and were referred as indicated: Thank you.∑ the release of prisoners of conscience and po- EC–2636. A communication from the Direc- f litical prisoners in Burma, and assistance to current and former prisoners of conscience tor of the Regulatory Management Division, TRIBUTE TO JULIUS EISENSTEIN and political prisoners in Burma, and for Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ∑ other purposes. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Mr. SCOTT of Florida. Mr. President, titled ‘‘2-Phenoxyethanol; Exemption from I would like to recognize the 100th H.R. 3190. An act to authorize the humani- tarian assistance and impose sanctions with the Requirement of a Tolerance’’ (FRL No. birthday of Julius Eisenstein who was respect to human rights abuses in Burma, 9996–66) received in the Office of the Presi- born on October 13, 1919, in Tomaszow and for other purposes. dent of the Senate on September 20, 2019; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, Mazowiecki, Poland. I am honored to f have the opportunity to speak about and Forestry. MEASURES DISCHARGED EC–2637. A communication from the Direc- Julius’s remarkable life today. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Living in Poland during the Holo- The following joint resolution was Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- caust, Julius was abruptly taken from discharged from the Committee on ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- his home and forced into the Tomaszaw Armed Services by unanimous consent: titled ‘‘Cyclaniliprole; Pesticide Tolerance’’

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Shepro, United States Air tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Force, and his advancement to the grade of Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- titled ‘‘Florpyrauxifen-benzyl; Exemption lieutenant general on the retired list; to the ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- from the Requirement of a Tolerance’’ (FRL Committee on Armed Services. titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Missouri; Re- No. 9998–67) received in the Office of the EC–2649. A communication from the Sec- moval of Control of VOC Emissions from President of the Senate on September 20, retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- Traffic Coatings’’ (FRL No. 9999–74–Region 7) 2019; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- ant to law, a six-month periodic report on received in the Office of the President of the trition, and Forestry. the national emergency with respect to Iran Senate on September 20, 2019; to the Com- EC–2639. A communication from the Direc- as declared in Executive Order 12957 of March mittee on Environment and Public Works. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, 15, 1995; to the Committee on Banking, Hous- EC–2658. A communication from the Direc- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ing, and Urban Affairs. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–2650. A communication from the Direc- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- titled ‘‘Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), a-(3-(1,3,3,3- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- tetramethyl-1-((trimethylsilyl) oxy) Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Missouri; Rescis- disiloxanyl) propyl)- w-hydroxy; Exemption ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- sion of Information on Sales of Fuels to be from the Requirement of a Tolerance’’ (FRL titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval and Air Quality Provided and Maintained and Certain Coals No. 9999–72) received in the Office of the Designation; New Hampshire; Redesignation to be Washed’’ (FRL No. 9999–73–Region 7) re- President of the Senate on September 20, of the Central New Hampshire Sulfur Dioxide ceived in the Office of the President of the 2019; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- Nonattainment Area’’ (FRL No. 9999–84–Re- Senate on September 20, 2019; to the Com- trition, and Forestry. gion 1) received in the Office of the President mittee on Environment and Public Works. EC–2640. A communication from the Direc- of the Senate on September 20, 2019; to the EC–2659. A communication from the Direc- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Committee on Environment and Public tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Works. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–2651. A communication from the Direc- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- titled ‘‘Nicotinamide; Exemption from the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; North Carolina; Requirement of a Tolerance’’ (FRL No. 9994– Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Amendments of Air Quality Rules’’ (FRL No. 70) received in the Office of the President of ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- 10000–26–Region 4) received in the Office of the Senate on September 20, 2019; to the titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Georgia; 2008 8- the President of the Senate on September 20, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and hour Ozone Interstate Transport’’ (FRL No. 2019; to the Committee on Environment and Forestry. 10000–25–Region 4) received in the Office of Public Works. EC–2641. A communication from the Sec- the President of the Senate on September 20, EC–2660. A communication from the Direc- retary of Defense, transmitting a report on 2019; to the Committee on Environment and tor of the Regulatory Management Division, the approved retirement of Vice Admiral Public Works. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Clinton F. Faison III, United States Navy, EC–2652. A communication from the Direc- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- and his advancement to the grade of vice ad- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Ohio; Second miral on the retired list; to the Committee Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Maintenance Plan for 1997 Ozone NAAQS; on Armed Services. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Dayton-Springfield’’ (FRL No. 10000–38–Re- EC–2642. A communication from the Sec- titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Illinois; State gion 5) received in the Office of the President retary of Defense, transmitting a report on Board and Infrastructure SIP Requirements’’ of the Senate on September 20, 2019; to the the approved retirement of Vice Admiral (FRL No. 9999–78–Region 5) received in the Committee on Environment and Public Philip G. Howe III, United States Navy, and Office of the President of the Senate on Sep- Works. his advancement to the grade of vice admiral tember 20, 2019; to the Committee on Envi- EC–2661. A communication from the Direc- on the retired list; to the Committee on ronment and Public Works. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Armed Services. EC–2653. A communication from the Direc- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- EC–2643. A communication from the Sec- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- retary of Defense, transmitting a report on Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Texas; Control of the approved retirement of Rear Admiral ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Air Pollution from Motor Vehicles’’ (FRL William F. Moran, United States Navy, and titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Indiana; Attain- No. 9999–03–Region 6) received in the Office of his advancement to the grade of admiral on ment Plan for the Morgan County Sulfur Di- the President of the Senate on September 20, the retired list; to the Committee on Armed oxide Nonattainment Area’’ (FRL No. 9999– 2019; to the Committee on Environment and Services. 77–Region 5) received in the Office of the Public Works. EC–2644. A communication from the Assist- President of the Senate on September 20, EC–2662. A communication from the Direc- ant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and 2019; to the Committee on Environment and tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Reserve Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to Public Works. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- law, a report on the mobilizations of selected EC–2654. A communication from the Direc- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- reserve units, received in the Office of the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Texas; Infrastruc- President of the Senate on September 24, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ture for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air 2019; to the Committee on Armed Services. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Quality Standard’’ (FRL No. 9999–17–Region EC–2645. A communication from the Assist- titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Kentucky; Exist- 6) received in the Office of the President of ant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and ing Indirect Heat Exchangers for Jefferson the Senate on September 20, 2019; to the Reserve Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to County’’ (FRL No. 10000–49–Region 4) re- Committee on Environment and Public law, a report on the mobilizations of selected ceived in the Office of the President of the Works. reserve units, received in the Office of the Senate on September 20, 2019; to the Com- EC–2663. A communication from the Direc- President of the Senate on September 19, mittee on Environment and Public Works. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, 2019; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC–2655. A communication from the Direc- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- EC–2646. A communication from the Alter- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- nate Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Wisconsin; Title of the Secretary, Department of Defense, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- V Operation Permit Program; Withdrawal of transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Kentucky; Jeffer- Direct Final Rule’’ (FRL No. 10000–39–Region a rule entitled ‘‘Transition Assistance Pro- son County Existing and New VOC Storage 5) received in the Office of the President of gram (TAP) for Military Personnel’’ Vessels Rule Changes (FRL No. 10000–47–Re- the Senate on September 20, 2019; to the (RIN0790–AK80) received in the Office of the gion 4) received in the Office of the President Committee on Environment and Public President of the Senate on September 18, of the Senate on September 20, 2019; to the Works. 2019; to the Committee on Armed Services. Committee on Environment and Public EC–2664. A communication from the Direc- EC–2647. A communication from the Acting Works. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Principal Director, Defense Pricing and Con- EC–2656. A communication from the Direc- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- tracting, Department of Defense, transmit- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air titled ‘‘Defense Federal Acquisition Regula- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Quality Implementation Plans; Maryland; tion Supplement: Restrictions of Use of Low- titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Missouri; Infra- Removal of Stage II Gasoline Vapor Recov- est Price Technically Acceptable Source Se- structure State Implementation Plan Re- ery Program Requirements’’ (FRL No. 9999– lection Process’’ ((RIN0750–AJ74) (DFARS quirements for the 2015 Ozone National Am- 75–Region 3) received in the Office of the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:27 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25SE6.020 S25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE September 25, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5705 President of the Senate on September 20, the assembly, inspection, test and produc- S. 2099. A bill to redesignate the Sullys Hill 2019; to the Committee on Environment and tion of T700/701K engine for end use on the National Game Preserve in the State of Public Works. Korean Helicopter Program in the amount of North Dakota as the White Horse Hill Na- EC–2665. A communication from the Direc- $50,000,000 or more (Transmittal No. DDTC tional Game Preserve. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, 18–074); to the Committee on Foreign Rela- By Mr. BARRASSO, from the Committee Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- tions. on Environment and Public Works, with an ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–2673. A communication from the In- amendment in the nature of a substitute: titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air spector General of the Railroad Retirement S. 2260. A bill to provide for the improve- Quality Implementation Plans; Pennsyl- Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the In- ment of domestic infrastructure in order to vania; Attainment Plan for the Beaver, spector General’s Congressional Budget Jus- prevent marine debris, and for other pur- Pennsylvania Nonattainment Area for the tification for fiscal year 2021; to the Com- poses. 2010 Sulfur Dioxide Primary National Ambi- mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and f ent Air Quality Standard’’ (FRL No. 10000– Pensions. 28–Region 3) received in the Office of the EC–2674. A communication from the Board EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF President of the Senate on September 20, Members, Railroad Retirement Board, trans- COMMITTEES 2019; to the Committee on Environment and mitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to The following executive reports of Public Works. the Board’s budget request for fiscal year nominations were submitted: EC–2666. A communication from the Direc- 2021; to the Committee on Health, Education, By Mr. RISCH for the Committee on For- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Labor, and Pensions. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- eign Relations. EC–2675. A communication from the Dep- Adrian Zuckerman, of New Jersey, to be ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- uty Assistant General Counsel for Regu- Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air latory Affairs, Pension Benefit Guaranty potentiary of the United States of America Quality Implementation Plans; Pennsyl- Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, to Romania. vania; Redesignation Requests and Mainte- the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Allocation of Nominee: Adrian Zuckerman. nance Plans for Delaware County and Leb- Assets in Single-Employer Plans; Benefits Post: Ambassador to Romania. anon County 2012 Fine Particulate Matter Payable in Terminated Single-Employer (The following is a list of all members of Areas’’ (FRL No. 10000–27–Region 3) received Plans; Interest Assumptions for Valuing and my immediate family and their spouses. I in the Office of the President of the Senate Paying Benefits’’ (29 CFR Parts 4022 and 4044) have asked each of these persons to inform on September 20, 2019; to the Committee on received in the Office of the President of the me of the pertinent contributions made by Environment and Public Works. Senate on September 24, 2019; to the Com- them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- EC–2667. A communication from the Direc- mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and formation contained in this report is com- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Pensions. plete and accurate.) Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- EC–2676. A communication from the Sec- Contributions, amount, date, donee: ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- retary of Veterans Affairs, transmitting pro- 1. Self: $500, 3/31/2016, Gregory Meeks; $150, titled ‘‘Approval of Air Quality Improvement posed legislation relative to major medical 1/16/2018/, Donald J. Trump For President, Plan, Operating Permits Program, and 112(1) facility construction projects and major Inc; $1,000, 1/16/2018, Donald J. Trump For Plan; Missouri Operating Permits’’ (FRL No. medical facility leases for fiscal year 2020; to President Inc. 10000–14–Region 7) received in the Office of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. 2. Spouse: Divorced, 2004. the President of the Senate on September 20, 3. Children and Spouses: Natalie A. f 2019; to the Committee on Environment and Zuckerman, daughter: none. Public Works. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 4. Parents: Emil C. Zuckerman, Aura B. EC–2668. A communication from the Direc- Zuckerman, Deceased, None. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, The following reports of committees 5. Grandparents: Deceased, None. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- were submitted: 6. Brothers and Spouses: None. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- By Ms. MURKOWSKI, from the Committee 7. Sisters and Spouses: None. titled ‘‘Clean Data Determination; Salt Lake on Energy and Natural Resources, with Adam Seth Boehler, of Louisiana, to be City, Utah 2006 Fine Particulate Matter amendments: Chief Executive Officer of the United States Standards Nonattainment Area’’ (FRL No. S. 1245. A bill to improve energy perform- International Development Finance Corpora- 9999–66–Region 8) received in the Office of the ance in Federal buildings, and for other pur- tion. President of the Senate on September 20, poses (Rept. No. 116–117). 2019; to the Committee on Environment and By Ms. MURKOWSKI, from the Committee Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, for the Public Works. on Energy and Natural Resources, with an Committee on Foreign Relations I re- EC–2669. A communication from the Direc- amendment in the nature of a substitute: port favorably the following nomina- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, S. 1685. A bill to require the Secretary of tion list which was printed in the Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Energy to establish a program for the re- RECORD on the date indicated, and ask ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- search, development, and demonstration of unanimous consent, to save the ex- titled ‘‘Definition of ’Waters of the United commercially viable technologies for the States’ Recodification of Pre-Existing capture of carbon dioxide produced during pense of reprinting on the Executive Rules’’ (RIN2040–AF74) received in the Office the generation of natural gas-generated Calendar that this nomination lie at of the President of the Senate on September power (Rept. No. 116–118). the Secretary’s desk for the informa- 20, 2019; to the Committee on Environment By Ms. MURKOWSKI, from the Committee tion of Senators. and Public Works. on Energy and Natural Resources, with The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without EC–2670. A communication from the Direc- amendments: objection, it is so ordered. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, S. 1857. A bill to amend the National En- Foreign Service nominations beginning Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ergy Conservation Policy Act to improve with Melissa McInnis and ending with ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Federal energy and water performance re- Marixell Garcia, which nominations were re- titled ‘‘Ohio; Final Authorization of State quirements for Federal buildings and estab- ceived by the Senate and appeared in the Hazardous Waste Management Program Re- lish a Federal Energy Management Program Congressional Record on May 21, 2019. visions’’ (FRL No. 10000–08–Region 5) re- (Rept. No. 116–119). By Mr. BARRASSO for the Committee on ceived in the Office of the President of the By Mr. GRASSLEY, from the Committee Environment and Public Works. Senate on September 20, 2019; to the Com- on Finance, without amendment: * Katherine Andrea Lemos, of California, to mittee on Environment and Public Works. S. 2543. An original bill to amend titles XI, be a Member of the Chemical Safety and EC–2671. A communication from the Assist- XVIII, and XIX of the Social Security Act to Hazard Investigation Board for a term of five ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- lower prescription drug prices in the Medi- years. ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the care and Medicaid programs, to improve * Aurelia Skipwith, of Indiana, to be Direc- Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as amended, transparency related to pharmaceutical tor of the United States Fish and Wildlife the report of the texts and background state- prices and transactions, to lower patients’ Service. ments of international agreements, other out-of-pocket costs, and to ensure account- * Katherine Andrea Lemos, of California, to than treaties (List 2019–0075 - 2019–0077); to ability to taxpayers, and for other purposes be Chairperson of the Chemical Safety and the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Rept. No. 116–120). Hazard Investigation Board for a term of five EC–2672. A communication from the Assist- By Mr. SHELBY, from the Committee on years. ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- Appropriations: * Nomination was reported with rec- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to Special Report entitled ‘‘Further Revised ommendation that it be confirmed sub- section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget To- the certification of a proposed license tals for Fiscal Year 2020’’ (Rept. No. 116–121). ject to the nominee’s commitment to amendment for the export of defense arti- By Mr. BARRASSO, from the Committee respond to requests to appear and tes- cles, including technical data and defense on Environment and Public Works, without tify before any duly constituted com- services, to the Republic of Korea to support amendment: mittee of the Senate.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:27 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25SE6.022 S25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE S5706 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 25, 2019 (Nominations without an asterisk Committee on Small Business and Entrepre- members of the conference to consider po- were reported with the recommenda- neurship. tential commonsense solutions regarding family and medical leave, including vol- tion that they be confirmed.) f untary compensatory time programs and in- f SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND centives through the tax code; considered INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS and agreed to. JOINT RESOLUTIONS By Mr. SCHATZ (for himself, Mr. The following concurrent resolutions SHELBY, Mr. KENNEDY, and Mr. MUR- The following bills and joint resolu- and Senate resolutions were read, and PHY): tions were introduced, read the first referred (or acted upon), as indicated: S. Res. 337. A resolution expressing con- and second times by unanimous con- By Mr. VAN HOLLEN (for himself, Mr. cern about the fires in the Amazon sent, and referred as indicated: RUBIO, Mr. DURBIN, and Ms. HARRIS): rainforest; to the Committee on Foreign Re- lations. By Mr. GRASSLEY: S. Res. 330. A resolution instructing the By Mr. MURPHY (for himself, Mr. S. 2543. An original bill to amend titles XI, managers on the part of the Senate on the GRASSLEY, Ms. SINEMA, Mr. BOOKER, XVIII, and XIX of the Social Security Act to bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) to require cer- Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. lower prescription drug prices in the Medi- tain measures to address Federal election in- COONS, Ms. HASSAN, Mr. KING, Mr. care and Medicaid programs, to improve terference by foreign governments; consid- ROBERTS, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. transparency related to pharmaceutical ered and agreed to. By Mr. COTTON (for himself, Mr. SCHU- LANKFORD, and Mr. WYDEN): prices and transactions, to lower patients’ S. Res. 338. A resolution designating the MER, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. out-of-pocket costs, and to ensure account- week of September 23 through September 27, YOUNG, Mr. SULLIVAN, Mr. ability to taxpayers, and for other purposes; 2019, as ‘‘Malnutrition Awareness Week’’; to BLUMENTHAL, Mr. CRUZ, and Mr. ROM- from the Committee on Finance; placed on the Committee on the Judiciary. the calendar. NEY): By Mr. ENZI (for himself, Mr. CARDIN, By Mr. BURR (for himself, Mr. TILLIS, S. Res. 331. A resolution instructing the Mr. ALEXANDER, Ms. HASSAN, Mr. Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Ms. HARRIS, Mr. managers on the part of the Senate on the bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) to insist upon the YOUNG, Mr. JONES, and Ms. COLLINS): ISAKSON, Mr. GRAHAM, and Mr. S. Res. 339. A resolution supporting the inclusion of the provisions of S. 2118 (116th RUBIO): goals and ideals of National Retirement Se- Congress) (relating to the prohibition of S. 2544. A bill to provide tax relief for the curity Week, including raising public aware- United States persons from dealing in cer- victims of Hurricane Florence, Hurricane ness of the various tax-preferred retirement tain information and communications tech- Michael, and certain California wildfires; to vehicles, increasing personal financial lit- nology or services from foreign adversaries the Committee on Finance. eracy, and engaging the people of the United and requiring the approval of Congress to By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Ms. HAR- States on the keys to success in achieving terminate certain export controls in effect RIS, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mrs. MURRAY, and maintaining retirement security with respect to Huawei Technologies Co. Mr. MARKEY, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. throughout their lifetimes; to the Com- Ltd.); considered and agreed to. SANDERS, and Mr. BLUMENTHAL): mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and By Mr. JONES (for himself, Ms. COL- S. 2545. A bill to direct the Federal Com- Pensions. munications Commission to establish a pro- LINS, Mr. TESTER, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. By Mr. BROWN (for himself, Mr. VAN gram to make grants to States to inform MARKEY, Mr. RISCH, Ms. ROSEN, Mr. HOLLEN, and Mrs. CAPITO): Medicaid enrollees and SNAP participants of BOOZMAN, Mr. COONS, Mr. MORAN, Mr. S. Res. 340. A resolution designating the potential eligibility for the Lifeline program BENNET, and Mr. ALEXANDER): week of September 23 through September 27, of the Commission; to the Committee on S. Res. 332. A resolution instructing the 2019, as ‘‘Community School Coordinators Commerce, Science, and Transportation. managers on the part of the Senate on the Appreciation Week’’; to the Committee on By Ms. MURKOWSKI (for herself, Mr. conference on the bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) the Judiciary. JONES, Mr. CASSIDY, Ms. HASSAN, to insist upon the provisions contained in By Ms. STABENOW (for herself, Mr. section 630A of the House amendment (relat- Mrs. HYDE-SMITH, Ms. ROSEN, Mr. CARPER, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. ing to the repeal of a requirement of reduc- CRAMER, and Mr. KING): BROWN, and Mr. MENENDEZ): S. 2546. A bill to amend the Employee Re- tion of Survivor Benefit Plan survivor annu- S. Res. 341. A resolution designating Sep- tirement Income Security Act of 1974 to re- ities by amounts of dependency and indem- tember 2019 as ‘‘National Ovarian Cancer quire a group health plan or health insur- nity compensation); considered and agreed Awareness Month’’; to the Committee on the ance coverage offered in connection with to. Judiciary. such a plan to provide an exceptions process By Mr. SCHATZ (for himself, Mr. DUR- By Mr. MARKEY (for himself, Mr. for any medication step therapy protocol, BIN, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mrs. GILLI- WHITEHOUSE, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, and and for other purposes; to the Committee on BRAND, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BEN- Mr. BOOKER): Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. NET, Ms. DUCKWORTH, Mr. SANDERS, S. Res. 342. A resolution expressing the By Mr. ROMNEY (for himself, Ms. HAS- Ms. HASSAN, Ms. HARRIS, Ms. WAR- need for immediate climate action in re- SAN, Mr. YOUNG, and Ms. CORTEZ REN, and Mr. BOOKER): sponse to the report of the United Nations MASTO): S. Res. 333. A resolution instructing the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change S. 2547. A bill to state the policy of the managers on the part of the Senate on the entitled ‘‘Special Report on the Ocean and United States with respect to the expansion bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) to insist upon the Cryosphere in a Changing Climate’’; to the of cooperation with allies and partners in the provisions contained in subtitle B of title XI Committee on Commerce, Science, and Indo-Pacific region and Europe regarding the of the House amendment (relating to paid Transportation. People’s Republic of China; to the Com- family leave for Federal personnel); consid- f mittee on Foreign Relations. ered and not agreed to. By Mr. CASEY (for himself, Mr. By Mr. PETERS (for himself and Mr. ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS MERKLEY, Ms. BALDWIN, Ms. KLO- BENNET): S. 133 BUCHAR, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. UDALL, S. Res. 334. A resolution instructing the At the request of Ms. MURKOWSKI, the Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. MURPHY, Ms. managers on the part of the Senate on the SMITH, Mr. WYDEN, Ms. HASSAN, Mr. bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) to insist upon the names of the Senator from Mississippi CARDIN, Mr. MARKEY, Ms. WARREN, provisions contained in section 316 of the (Mrs. HYDE-SMITH), the Senator from Mr. BROWN, Mr. KAINE, Ms. ROSEN, Senate bill (relating to a prohibition on the Alabama (Mr. JONES) and the Senator Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. use of perfluoroalkyl substances and from North Dakota (Mr. CRAMER) were BLUMENTHAL, Ms. HARRIS, Mr. SAND- polyfluoroalkyl substances for land-based added as cosponsors of S. 133, a bill to ERS, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mrs. MURRAY, applications of firefighting foam); considered award a Congressional Gold Medal, col- Ms. HIRONO, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. REED, and agreed to. lectively, to the United States mer- Mr. WARNER, Mr. BOOKER, and Mr. By Ms. MCSALLY: chant mariners of World War II, in rec- DURBIN): S. Res. 335. A resolution instructing the S. 2548. A bill to amend the Elementary managers on the part of the Senate on the ognition of their dedicated and vital and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to ad- bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) to insist upon the service during World War II. dress and take action to prevent bullying members of the conference to include the S. 211 and harassment of students; to the Com- provisions contained in section 2906 of the At the request of Mr. HOEVEN, the mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Senate bill (relating to replenishment of cer- name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. Pensions. tain military construction funds); considered WYDEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. By Ms. ROSEN (for herself and Ms. and agreed to. 211, a bill to amend the Victims of ERNST): By Ms. ERNST: S. 2549. A bill to allow nonprofit child care S. Res. 336. A resolution instructing the Crime Act of 1984 to secure urgent re- providers to participate in the loan programs managers on the part of the Senate on the sources vital to Indian victims of of the Small Business Administration; to the bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) to insist upon the crime, and for other purposes.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:27 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25SE6.019 S25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE September 25, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5707 S. 261 from Montana (Mr. DAINES) were added S. 1416 At the request of Mr. HEINRICH, the as cosponsors of S. 668, a bill to amend At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, names of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. title XVIII of the Social Security Act the name of the Senator from Michigan ROSEN) and the Senator from Missouri to waive coinsurance under Medicare (Mr. PETERS) was added as a cosponsor (Mr. BLUNT) were added as cosponsors for colorectal cancer screening tests, of S. 1416, a bill to amend the Federal of S. 261, a bill to extend the authoriza- regardless of whether therapeutic Trade Commission Act to prohibit tion of appropriations for allocation to intervention is required during the anticompetitive behaviors by drug carry out approved wetlands conserva- screening. product manufacturers, and for other tion projects under the North Amer- S. 743 purposes. ican Wetlands Conservation Act At the request of Mr. ISAKSON, the S. 1564 through fiscal year 2024, and for other names of the Senator from Maine (Mr. At the request of Mr. TILLIS, the purposes. KING), the Senator from Florida (Mr. name of the Senator from Oklahoma S. 366 SCOTT) and the Senator from West Vir- (Mr. INHOFE) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the ginia (Mrs. CAPITO) were added as co- of S. 1564, a bill to require the Securi- name of the Senator from Michigan sponsors of S. 743, a bill to award a ties and Exchange Commission and cer- (Mr. PETERS) was added as a cosponsor Congressional Gold Medal to the sol- tain Federal agencies to carry out a of S. 366, a bill to shorten monopoly pe- diers of the 5307th Composite Unit study relating to accounting standards, riods for prescription drugs that are (Provisional), commonly known as and for other purposes. the subjects of sudden price hikes. ‘‘Merrill’s Marauders’’ , in recognition S. 1590 S. 474 of their bravery and outstanding serv- At the request of Mr. MERKLEY, the At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the ice in the jungles of Burma during names of the Senator from Delaware name of the Senator from Michigan World War II. (Mr. CARPER) and the Senator from (Mr. PETERS) was added as a cosponsor S. 1048 New Mexico (Mr. UDALL) were added as of S. 474, a bill to amend title XI of the At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, cosponsors of S. 1590, a bill to amend Social Security Act to require drug the name of the Senator from Cali- the State Department Basic Authori- manufacturers to publicly justify un- fornia (Ms. HARRIS) was added as a co- ties Act of 1956 to authorize rewards for necessary price increases. sponsor of S. 1048, a bill to amend the thwarting wildlife trafficking linked to S. 560 Public Health Service Act to provide transnational organized crime, and for At the request of Ms. BALDWIN, the for a Reducing Youth Use of E–Ciga- other purposes. names of the Senator from California rettes Initiative. S. 1602 (Ms. HARRIS) and the Senator from S. 1142 At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the Kansas (Mr. ROBERTS) were added as At the request of Mr. HEINRICH, the names of the Senator from Hawaii (Ms. cosponsors of S. 560, a bill to amend the name of the Senator from Maine (Mr. HIRONO), the Senator from West Vir- Public Health Service Act, the Em- KING) was added as a cosponsor of S. ginia (Mr. MANCHIN), the Senator from ployee Retirement Income Security 1142, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- Minnesota (Ms. KLOBUCHAR), the Sen- Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue enue Code of 1986 to provide tax credits ator from New Hampshire (Ms. HAS- Code of 1986 to require that group and for energy storage technologies, and SAN), the Senator from Rhode Island individual health insurance coverage for other purposes. (Mr. WHITEHOUSE), the Senator from and group health plans provide cov- S. 1191 Rhode Island (Mr. REED), the Senator erage for treatment of a congenital At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the from Nevada (Ms. CORTEZ MASTO), the anomaly or birth defect. name of the Senator from Mississippi Senator from Oregon (Mr. WYDEN) and S. 595 (Mr. WICKER) was added as a cosponsor the Senator from Illinois (Ms. At the request of Mr. CASSIDY, the of S. 1191, a bill to reauthorize section DUCKWORTH) were added as cosponsors name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. 340H of the Public Health Service Act of S. 1602, a bill to amend the United ROBERTS) was added as a cosponsor of to continue to encourage the expan- States Energy Storage Competitive- S. 595, a bill to amend title XVIII of the sion, maintenance, and establishment ness Act of 2007 to establish a research, Social Security Act to provide for the of approved graduate medical residency development, and demonstration pro- coordination of programs to prevent programs at qualified teaching health gram for grid-scale energy storage sys- and treat obesity, and for other pur- centers, and for other purposes. tems, and for other purposes. URKOWSKI poses. S. 1209 At the request of Ms. M , her name was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 638 At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the 1602, supra. At the request of Mr. CARPER, the name of the Senator from Michigan names of the Senator from Connecticut (Mr. PETERS) was added as a cosponsor S. 1678 (Mr. MURPHY), the Senator from Vir- of S. 1209, a bill to amend the Federal At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, his ginia (Mr. KAINE), the Senator from Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with re- name was added as a cosponsor of S. Nevada (Ms. CORTEZ MASTO) and the spect to approval of abbreviated new 1678, a bill to express United States Senator from Nevada (Ms. ROSEN) were drug applications. support for Taiwan’s diplomatic alli- added as cosponsors of S. 638, a bill to S. 1210 ances around the world. require the Administrator of the Envi- At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the S. 1723 ronmental Protection Agency to des- name of the Senator from Delaware At the request of Mr. GARDNER, the ignate per- and polyfluoroalkyl sub- (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. stances as hazardous substances under of S. 1210, a bill to amend the Internal RISCH) was added as a cosponsor of S. the Comprehensive Environmental Re- Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and 1723, a bill to amend the Omnibus sponse, Compensation, Liability Act of make permanent the exclusion for ben- Parks and Public Lands Management 1980, and for other purposes. efits provided to volunteer firefighters Act of 1996 to provide for the establish- S. 655 and emergency medical responders. ment of a Ski Area Fee Retention Ac- At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the S. 1413 count. name of the Senator from California At the request of Mr. SCHATZ, the S. 1750 (Ms. HARRIS) was added as a cosponsor name of the Senator from Massachu- At the request of Mr. WYDEN, his of S. 655, a bill to impose additional re- setts (Ms. WARREN) was added as a co- name was added as a cosponsor of S. strictions on tobacco flavors for use in sponsor of S. 1413, a bill to require the 1750, a bill to establish the Clean e-cigarettes. Secretary of Defense to establish an School Bus Grant Program, and for S. 668 initiative on improving the capacity of other purposes. At the request of Mr. BROWN, the military criminal investigative organi- S. 1782 names of the Senator from New York zations to prevent child sexual exploi- At the request of Mr. KENNEDY, the (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) and the Senator tation, and for other purposes. name of the Senator from New York

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:27 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25SE6.033 S25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE S5708 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 25, 2019 (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- (Mr. REED) was added as a cosponsor of SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS sponsor of S. 1782, a bill to add suicide S. 2461, a bill to designate a portion of prevention resources to school identi- the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as fication cards. wilderness. SENATE RESOLUTION 330—IN- S. 1822 STRUCTING THE MANAGERS ON S. RES. 73 At the request of Mr. WICKER, the THE PART OF THE SENATE ON name of the Senator from South Caro- At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the THE BILL S. 1790 (116TH CON- lina (Mr. GRAHAM) was added as a co- name of the Senator from Pennsyl- GRESS) TO REQUIRE CERTAIN sponsor of S. 1822, a bill to require the vania (Mr. CASEY) was added as a co- MEASURES TO ADDRESS FED- Federal Communications Commission ERAL ELECTION INTERFERENCE to issue rules relating to the collection sponsor of S. Res. 73, a resolution call- BY FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS of data with respect to the availability ing on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to of broadband services, and for other immediately release Saudi Women’s Mr. VAN HOLLEN (for himself, Mr. purposes. Rights activists and respect the funda- RUBIO, Mr. DURBIN, and Ms. HARRIS) S. 1880 mental rights of all Saudi citizens. submitted the following resolution; At the request of Ms. BALDWIN, the which was considered and agreed to: S. RES. 236 names of the Senator from West Vir- S. RES. 330 ginia (Mrs. CAPITO) and the Senator At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the Resolved, that the managers on the part of from Ohio (Mr. BROWN) were added as name of the Senator from Delaware the Senate at the conference on the dis- cosponsors of S. 1880, a bill to support (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor agreeing votes of the two Houses on the the provision of treatment family care of S. Res. 236, a resolution reaffirming House amendment to the bill S. 1790 (116th services, and for other purposes. Congress) are instructed to require the ap- the strong partnership between Tunisia propriate official of the executive branch, S. 2026 and the United States and supporting after each Federal election, to promptly sub- At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the the people of Tunisia in their contin- mit to Congress a determination as to name of the Senator from New Mexico ued pursuit of democratic reforms. whether the Government of the Russian Fed- (Mr. HEINRICH) was added as a cospon- eration, or any other foreign government, sor of S. 2026, a bill to amend the Rich- S. RES. 252 has interfered in such election and a detailed ard B. Russell National School Lunch assessment of any such interference that Act to reauthorize the farm to school At the request of Mr. GRAHAM, the identifies, to the maximum extent prac- program, and for other purposes. name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. ticable, the individuals responsible for the interference, and to promptly impose sanc- S. 2085 ISAKSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. Res. 252, a resolution designating Sep- tions on any foreign government that has At the request of Ms. ROSEN, the been determined to have interfered in a Fed- name of the Senator from New York tember 2019 as National Democracy eral election, including specified individuals (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- Month as a time to reflect on the con- and entities within the territory of that gov- sponsor of S. 2085, a bill to authorize tributions of the system of government ernment. the Secretary of Education to award of the United States to a more free and f grants to eligible entities to carry out stable world. educational programs about the Holo- caust, and for other purposes. At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the SENATE RESOLUTION 331—IN- S. 2103 names of the Senator from Delaware STRUCTING THE MANAGERS ON At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the (Mr. COONS) and the Senator from Ala- THE PART OF THE SENATE ON names of the Senator from Michigan bama (Mr. JONES) were added as co- THE BILL S. 1790 (116TH CON- (Mr. PETERS) and the Senator from sponsors of S. Res. 252, supra. GRESS) TO INSIST UPON THE IN- Mississippi (Mr. WICKER) were added as CLUSION OF THE PROVISIONS OF cosponsors of S. 2103, a bill to improve S. RES. 277 S. 2118 (116TH CONGRESS) (RELAT- access to affordable insulin. At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the ING TO THE PROHIBITION OF S. 2372 name of the Senator from Delaware UNITED STATES PERSONS FROM DEALING IN CERTAIN INFORMA- At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor TION AND COMMUNICATIONS names of the Senator from New Hamp- of S. Res. 277, a resolution remem- TECHNOLOGY OR SERVICES shire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) and the Senator bering the 25th Anniversary of the from Texas (Mr. CRUZ) were added as FROM FOREIGN ADVERSARIES bombing of the Argentine Israelite Mu- cosponsors of S. 2372, a bill to enhance AND REQUIRING THE APPROVAL global engagement to combat marine tual Association (AMIA) Jewish Com- OF CONGRESS TO TERMINATE debris, and for other purposes. munity Center in Buenos Aires, Argen- CERTAIN EXPORT CONTROLS IN S. 2384 tina, and recommitting to efforts to EFFECT WITH RESPECT TO At the request of Ms. HIRONO, the uphold justice for the 85 victims of the HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO. name of the Senator from Connecticut attacks. LTD.) (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- S. RES. 313 Mr. COTTON (for himself, Mr. SCHU- sponsor of S. 2384, a bill to promote bo- MER, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. tanical research and botanical sciences At the request of Mrs. HYDE-SMITH, YOUNG, Mr. SULLIVAN, Mr. capacity, and for other purposes. the names of the Senator from Penn- BLUMENTHAL, Mr. CRUZ, and Mr. ROM- S. 2439 sylvania (Mr. TOOMEY) and the Senator NEY) submitted the following resolu- At the request of Mr. KING, the name from Florida (Mr. SCOTT) were added as tion; which was considered and agreed of the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. cosponsors of S. Res. 313, a resolution to. PAUL) was added as a cosponsor of S. designating the week of September 22 S. RES. 331 2439, a bill to amend the Trademark through September 28, 2019, as ‘‘Gold Resolved, that the managers on the part of Act of 1946 to provide that the licens- Star Families Remembrance Week’’ . the Senate at the conference on the dis- ing of a mark for use by a related com- agreeing votes of the two Houses on the pany may not be construed as estab- S. RES. 318 House amendment to the bill S. 1790 (116th lishing an employment relationship be- Congress) are instructed to insist upon the At the request of Mr. RISCH, the tween the owner of the mark, or an au- inclusion of the provisions of S. 2118 (116th names of the Senator from Washington thorizing person, and either that re- Congress) (relating to the prohibition of lated company or the employees of (Ms. CANTWELL) and the Senator from United States persons from dealing in cer- that related company, and for other West Virginia (Mrs. CAPITO) were added tain information and communications tech- as cosponsors of S. Res. 318, a resolu- nology or services from foreign adversaries purposes. and requiring the approval of Congress to S. 2461 tion to support the Global Fund to terminate certain export controls in effect At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, with respect to Huawei Technologies Co. name of the Senator from Rhode Island and the Sixth Replenishment. Ltd.).

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:27 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25SE6.035 S25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE September 25, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5709 SENATE RESOLUTION 332—IN- lution; which was considered and S. RES. 337 STRUCTING THE MANAGERS ON agreed to: Whereas the Amazon rainforest is the larg- THE PART OF THE SENATE ON S. RES. 334 est rainforest in the world; THE CONFERENCE ON THE BILL Resolved, That the managers on the part of Whereas almost 60 percent of the Amazon S. 1790 (116TH CONGRESS) TO IN- the Senate at the conference on the dis- rainforest exists within the borders of Brazil; SIST UPON THE PROVISIONS agreeing votes of the two Houses on the Whereas the Amazon rainforest accounts CONTAINED IN SECTION 630A OF House amendment to the bill S. 1790 (116th for 25 percent of the carbon that global for- THE HOUSE AMENDMENT (RE- Congress) are instructed to insist upon the ests absorb each year and has as much as 140,000,000,000 tons of carbon sequestered in LATING TO THE REPEAL OF A provisions of section 316 of the Senate bill the ground; REQUIREMENT OF REDUCTION (relating to a prohibition on the use of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoro Whereas the ecosystem of the Amazon OF SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN alkyl substances for land-based applications rainforest is home to over 2,000 species of SURVIVOR ANNUITIES BY of firefighting foam). animals, meaning that 1 in 10 known species AMOUNTS OF DEPENDENCY AND of animals is endemic to the region; f INDEMNITY COMPENSATION) Whereas 70 percent of the gross domestic Mr. JONES (for himself, Ms. COLLINS, SENATE RESOLUTION 335—IN- product of South America is generated in areas that receive rainfall or water from the Mr. TESTER, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. MARKEY, STRUCTING THE MANAGERS ON Amazon rainforest, and the trees of the Ama- Mr. RISCH, Ms. ROSEN, Mr. BOOZMAN, THE PART OF THE SENATE ON zon rainforest influence rainfall patterns as Mr. COONS, Mr. MORAN, Mr. BENNET, THE BILL S. 1790 (116TH CON- GRESS) TO INSIST UPON THE far away as the United States; and Mr. ALEXANDER) submitted the fol- Whereas the National Institute for Space lowing resolution; which was consid- MEMBERS OF THE CONFERENCE Research of Brazil (referred to in this pre- ered and agreed to: TO INCLUDE THE PROVISIONS amble as the ‘‘INPE’’) reported that, between S. RES. 332 CONTAINED IN SECTION 2906 OF January and September of 2019, there were Resolved, that the managers on the part of THE SENATE BILL (RELATING TO 87,257 fires in Brazil, including 62,034 fires in the Senate at the conference on the dis- REPLENISHMENT OF CERTAIN the Legal Amazonia, more than double the agreeing votes of the two Houses on the MILITARY CONSTRUCTION number of fires that occurred during the en- House amendment to the bill S. 1790 (116th FUNDS) tire 2018 calendar year; Congress) are instructed to insist upon the Whereas the INPE reported that the Ama- Ms. MCSALLY submitted the fol- provisions contained in section 630A of the zon rainforest shrank 1,330 square miles in House amendment (relating to the repeal of lowing resolution; which was consid- the first 6 months of 2019, a 40 percent in- a requirement of reduction of Survivor Ben- ered and agreed to: crease in deforestation from 2018; efit Plan survivor annuities by amounts of S. RES. 335 Whereas public records indicate that, from dependency and indemnity compensation). Resolved, That the managers on the part of January 2019 to June 2019, the number of en- f the Senate at the conference on the dis- forcement actions taken by the Government agreeing votes of the two Houses on the of Brazil aimed at curbing illegal deforest- SENATE RESOLUTION 333—IN- House amendment to the bill S. 1790 be in- ation declined by 20 percent; STRUCTING THE MANAGERS ON structed to insist upon the provisions con- Whereas fires and illegal deforestation in THE PART OF THE SENATE ON tained in section 2906 of the Senate bill (re- the Amazon rainforest impact the benefits THE BILL S. 1790 (116TH CON- lating to replenishment of certain military that the Amazon rainforest has on regional GRESS) TO INSIST UPON THE construction funds). and global climate stability; PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN SUB- f Whereas fires and illegal deforestation in TITLE B OF TITLE XI OF THE the Amazon rainforest pose a danger to in- HOUSE AMENDMENT (RELATING SENATE RESOLUTION 336—IN- digenous communities; TO PAID FAMILY LEAVE FOR STRUCTING THE MANAGERS ON Whereas a recent poll conducted by the FEDERAL PERSONNEL) THE PART OF THE SENATE ON Brazilian Institute of Public Opinion and THE BILL S. 1790 (116TH CON- Statistics found that 96 percent of the people Mr. SCHATZ (for himself, Mr. DUR- GRESS) TO INSIST UPON THE of Brazil partially or completely agreed with BIN, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, MEMBERS OF THE CONFERENCE the statement that ‘‘President [Jair] Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BENNET, Ms. Bolsonaro and the Federal government TO CONSIDER POTENTIAL COM- DUCKWORTH, Mr. SANDERS, Ms. HASSAN, should increase inspection measures to pre- MONSENSE SOLUTIONS REGARD- Ms. HARRIS, Ms. WARREN, and Mr. vent illegal deforestation in the Amazon’’; ING FAMILY AND MEDICAL BOOKER) submitted the following reso- Whereas the United States was the first LEAVE, INCLUDING VOLUNTARY lution; which was considered and country to recognize the independence of COMPENSATORY TIME PRO- Brazil in 1822 and has long respected and agreed to: GRAMS AND INCENTIVES championed the sovereignty of Brazil; S. RES. 333 THROUGH THE TAX CODE Whereas the people of the United States Resolved, that the managers on the part of have historic, cultural, and familial ties to the Senate at the conference on the dis- Ms. ERNST submitted the following the people of Brazil; and agreeing votes of the two Houses on the resolution; which was considered and Whereas the United States and Brazil House amendment to the bill S. 1790 (116th agreed to: share a common interest in the sustainable Congress) are instructed to insist upon the S. RES. 336 management of the natural resources of the provisions contained in subtitle B of title XI Resolved, That the managers on the part of Amazon rainforest: Now, therefore, be it of the House amendment (relating to paid the Senate at the conference on the dis- family leave for Federal personnel). Resolved, That the Senate— agreeing votes of the two Houses on the (1) expresses bipartisan concern about the f House amendment to the bill S. 1790 be in- fires and increased illegal deforestation in SENATE RESOLUTION 334—IN- structed to insist upon the members of the the Amazon rainforest; STRUCTING THE MANAGERS ON conference consider potential commonsense (2) recognizes that the fires and illegal de- solutions regarding family and medical forestation in the Amazon rainforest affect THE PART OF THE SENATE ON leave, including voluntary compensatory THE BILL S. 1790 (116TH CON- the whole world; time programs and incentives through the (3) supports the proactive delivery of finan- GRESS) TO INSIST UPON THE tax code. cial and technical assistance from the United PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN SEC- f States to the Government of Brazil and to TION 316 OF THE SENATE BILL Brazilian nongovernmental organizations to (RELATING TO A PROHIBITION SENATE RESOLUTION 337—EX- mitigate the fires and curb illegal deforest- ON THE USE OF PERFLUORO PRESSING CONCERN ABOUT THE ation; ALKYL SUBSTANCES AND FIRES IN THE AMAZON (4) supports the reinstatement of protec- POLYFLUOROALKYL SUB- RAINFOREST tions for indigenous communities stewarding STANCES FOR LAND-BASED AP- the Amazon rainforest; and Mr. SCHATZ (for himself, Mr. (5) supports the efforts of the Government PLICATIONS OF FIREFIGHTING SHELBY, Mr. KENNEDY, and Mr. MUR- FOAM) of Brazil to increase sustainable develop- PHY) submitted the following resolu- ment of the Amazon rainforest by strength- Mr. PETERS (for himself and Mr. tion; which was referred to the Com- ening environmental enforcement and end- BENNET) submitted the following reso- mittee on Foreign Relations: ing illegal deforestation.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:07 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25SE6.041 S25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE S5710 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 25, 2019 SENATE RESOLUTION 338—DESIG- SENATE RESOLUTION 339—SUP- Resolved, That the Senate— NATING THE WEEK OF SEP- PORTING THE GOALS AND (1) supports the goals and ideals of Na- TEMBER 23 THROUGH SEP- IDEALS OF NATIONAL RETIRE- tional Retirement Security Week, including MENT SECURITY WEEK, INCLUD- raising public awareness of the importance TEMBER 27, 2019, AS ‘‘MALNUTRI- of saving adequately for retirement; TION AWARENESS WEEK’’ ING RAISING PUBLIC AWARE- (2) acknowledges the need to raise public NESS OF THE VARIOUS TAX-PRE- awareness of a variety of tax-preferred re- Mr. MURPHY (for himself, Mr. FERRED RETIREMENT VEHICLES, tirement vehicles that are used by many peo- GRASSLEY, Ms. SINEMA, Mr. BOOKER, INCREASING PERSONAL FINAN- ple in the United States but could be used by Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. CIAL LITERACY, AND ENGAGING more; and COONS, Ms. HASSAN, Mr. KING, Mr. ROB- THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED (3) calls on States, localities, schools, uni- versities, nonprofit organizations, busi- ERTS, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. LANKFORD, STATES ON THE KEYS TO SUC- CESS IN ACHIEVING AND MAIN- nesses, other entities, and the people of the and Mr. WYDEN) submitted the fol- TAINING RETIREMENT SECURITY United States to observe National Retire- lowing resolution; which was referred ment Security Week with appropriate pro- THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFETIMES to the Committee on the Judiciary: grams and activities, with the goal of in- Mr. ENZI (for himself, Mr. CARDIN, creasing the retirement savings and personal S. RES. 338 Mr. ALEXANDER, Ms. HASSAN, Mr. financial literacy of all people in the United Whereas malnutrition is the condition that YOUNG, Mr. JONES, and Ms. COLLINS) States, thereby enhancing the retirement se- occurs when a person does not get enough submitted the following resolution; curity of the people of the United States. nutrients; which was referred to the Committee f Whereas malnutrition is a significant prob- on Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- lem in the United States and around the sions: SENATE RESOLUTION 340—DESIG- NATING THE WEEK OF SEP- world, crossing all age, racial, class, gender, S. RES 339 and geographic lines; TEMBER 23 THROUGH SEP- Whereas people in the United States are TEMBER 27, 2019, AS ‘‘COMMU- Whereas, in the United States, infants, living longer and the cost of retirement is in- older adults, people with chronic diseases, creasing significantly; NITY SCHOOL COORDINATORS and other vulnerable populations are par- Whereas Social Security remains the bed- APPRECIATION WEEK’’ ticularly at risk for malnutrition; rock of retirement income for the great ma- Mr. BROWN (for himself, Mr. VAN Whereas disease-associated malnutrition jority of the people of the United States but HOLLEN, and Mrs. CAPITO) submitted costs the United States more than was never intended by Congress to be the $15,500,000,000 each year; sole source of retirement income for fami- the following resolution; which was re- ferred to the Committee on the Judici- Whereas approximately 3⁄4 of individuals in lies; the United States have eating patterns of Whereas recent data from the Employee ary: vegetables, fruits, dairy, and oils that are Benefit Research Institute indicates that, in S. RES. 340 below the recommended dietary guidelines; the United States— Whereas community schools marshal, (1) 40.6 percent of households in which the Whereas many vulnerable individuals in align, and unite the assets, resources, and head of household is between the ages of 35 the United States do not get the daily rec- capacity of schools and communities for the and 64 are likely to run out of money in re- ommended amount of lean proteins; success of students, families, and commu- tirement; and Whereas approximately 6,000,000 children (2) the amount that workers have saved for nities; in the United States live in food insecure retirement is much less than the amount Whereas community schools are an effec- homes; those workers need to adequately fund their tive, evidence-based, and equity-driven strat- Whereas the American Academy of Pediat- retirement years; egy for school improvement included under rics has found that failure to provide key nu- Whereas the financial literacy of workers section 4625 of the Elementary and Sec- trients during early childhood may result in in the United States is important so that ondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7275), lifelong deficits in brain function; those workers understand the need to save as added by section 4601 of the Every Student Whereas disease-associated malnutrition for retirement; Succeeds Act (Public Law 114–95; 129 Stat. affects between 30 and 50 percent of patients Whereas saving for retirement is a key 2029); admitted to hospitals; component of overall financial health and se- Whereas community schools that provide Whereas the medical costs of hospitalized curity during retirement years and the im- well-designed, expanded learning opportuni- patients with malnutrition can be 300 per- portance of financial literacy in planning for ties have positive academic and nonacademic cent more than the medical costs of properly retirement must be advocated; outcomes, including improvements in stu- dent attendance, behavior, and academic nourished patients; Whereas many workers may not— (1) be aware of the various options in sav- achievement; Whereas more than 1⁄2 of older adults living Whereas community schools have the po- in the community are at risk for malnutri- ing for retirement; or (2) have focused on the importance of, and tential for closing racial and economic tion; and need for, saving for retirement and success- achievement gaps, as indicated in a 2017 re- Whereas the American Society for Paren- fully achieving retirement security; port; teral and Enteral Nutrition created Mal- Whereas, although many employees have Whereas community schools provide a nutrition Awareness Week to raise aware- access through their employers to defined strong social return on investment, with one ness and promote prevention of malnutri- benefit and defined contribution plans to as- study citing a social return of between $10 to tion: Now, therefore, be it sist the employees in preparing for retire- $15 for every dollar invested over a 3-year pe- Resolved, That the Senate— ment, many of those employees may not be riod; (1) designates the week of September 23 taking advantage of those plans at all or to Whereas community school coordinators through September 27, 2019, as ‘‘Malnutrition the full extent allowed by Federal law; are essential to building successful commu- Awareness Week’’; Whereas saving for retirement is necessary nity schools and creating, strengthening, (2) recognizes registered dietitian nutri- even during economic downturns or market and maintaining the bridges between com- tionists and other nutrition professionals, declines, which makes continued contribu- munity schools and their communities; health care providers, social workers, advo- tions all the more important; Whereas community school coordinators cates, caregivers, and other professionals and Whereas all workers, including public and facilitate and provide leadership for the col- private sector employees, employees of tax- laborative process and development of a con- agencies for their efforts to advance aware- exempt organizations, and self-employed in- tinuum of supports and opportunities for ness and prevention of malnutrition; dividuals, can benefit from developing per- children, families, and others within a (3) recognizes the importance of existing sonal budgets and financial plans that in- school’s community that allow all students Federal nutrition programs for their role in clude retirement savings strategies that to learn and the community to thrive; combatting malnutrition and supports con- take advantage of tax-preferred retirement Whereas community school coordinators, tinuing resources to prevent and treat mal- savings vehicles; through their role, deliver a strong mone- nutrition; and Whereas effectively and sustainably with- tary return on investment for community (4) recognizes the need to reauthorize the drawing retirement resources throughout schools and their communities, with one special supplemental nutrition program for the retirement years of an individual is as study citing a return of $7.11 for every dollar women, infants, and children established by important and crucial as saving and accumu- invested in the salary of a community school section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 lating funds for retirement; and coordinator; and (42 U.S.C. 1786) and the child nutrition pro- Whereas the week of October 20 through Whereas Community School Coordinators grams of the Department of Agriculture to October 26, 2019, has been designated as ‘‘Na- Appreciation Week, celebrated from Sep- provide critical nutrition assistance to vul- tional Retirement Security Week’’: Now, tember 23 through September 27, 2019, recog- nerable populations. therefore, be it nizes, raises awareness of, and celebrates the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:07 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25SE6.044 S25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE September 25, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5711 thousands of community school coordinators Whereas many people are unaware that the rect result of anthropogenic greenhouse gas across the country and the critical role of symptoms of ovarian cancer often include emissions; community school coordinators in the suc- bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, difficulty (2) from 1982 to 2016, marine heatwaves cess of students: Now, therefore, be it eating or feeling full quickly, urinary symp- very likely doubled in frequency, and marine Resolved, That the Senate— toms, and several other symptoms that are heatwaves are very likely to become longer- (1) designates the week of September 23 easily confused with other diseases; lasting, more intense, and more extensive; through September 27, 2019, as ‘‘Community Whereas awareness of the symptoms of (3) since 1993, the rate of ocean warming School Coordinators Appreciation Week’’; ovarian cancer by women and health care has more than doubled; (2) thanks community school coordinators providers can lead to a quicker diagnosis; (4) since the 1980s, the ocean has very like- for the work they do to serve students, fami- and ly absorbed up to 30 percent of total anthro- lies, and communities; and Whereas, each year during the month of pogenic carbon, causing the ocean to become (3) encourages students, parents, school ad- September, the Ovarian Cancer Research Al- more acidic; ministrators, and public officials to partici- liance and community partners hold hun- (5) the ocean is losing oxygen at an unprec- pate in events that celebrate Community dreds of events to increase public awareness edented rate, and oxygen loss will very like- School Coordinators Appreciation Week. of ovarian cancer: Now, therefore, be it ly emerge over 59 to 80 percent of the ocean Resolved, That the Senate— surface by 2031 through 2050; f (1) designates September 2019 as ‘‘National (6) since the 1980s, harmful algal blooms have expanded and increased in frequency in SENATE RESOLUTION 341—DESIG- Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month’’; and (2) supports the goals and ideals of Na- coastal environments as a result of ocean NATING SEPTEMBER 2019 AS tional Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. warming, acidification, and oxygen loss; ‘‘NATIONAL OVARIAN CANCER (7) in some regions, fish and shellfish f AWARENESS MONTH’’ stocks are already on the brink of collapsing; (8) environmental stressors, such as ocean Ms. STABENOW (for herself, Mr. SENATE RESOLUTION 342—EX- PRESSING THE NEED FOR IMME- acidification, oxygen loss, and warming CARPER, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BROWN, DIATE CLIMATE ACTION IN RE- ocean temperatures, are expected to further and Mr. MENENDEZ) submitted the fol- SPONSE TO THE REPORT OF THE compromise the abundance, productivity, lowing resolution; which was referred and food-web interactions of species; to the Committee on the Judiciary: UNITED NATIONS INTERGOVERN- (9) the decrease in biodiversity and decline MENTAL PANEL ON CLIMATE S. RES. 341 and shifts in distribution of fisheries will af- CHANGE ENTITLED ‘‘SPECIAL fect the livelihoods and food security of Whereas ovarian cancer is the deadliest of REPORT ON THE OCEAN AND coastal communities; all gynecologic cancers; CRYOSPHERE IN A CHANGING (10) warmer ocean temperatures are fueling Whereas ovarian cancer is the fifth leading CLIMATE’’ extreme weather events; cause of cancer deaths among women in the (11) rare extreme sea level events are ex- United States; Mr. MARKEY (for himself, Mr. pected to occur frequently by 2050; Whereas, in 2019 in the United States, ap- WHITEHOUSE, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, and Mr. (12) in the absence of significant adapta- proximately 22,530 new cases of ovarian can- BOOKER) submitted the following reso- tion efforts, extreme events associated with cer will be diagnosed and 13,980 women will lution; which was referred to the Com- sea level rise, such as erosion, flooding, and die of ovarian cancer; mittee on Commerce, Science, and salinization, are expected to significantly in- Whereas more than 1⁄2 of the women diag- Transportation: crease; nosed with ovarian cancer will die within 5 (13) during the 20th century, nearly 50 per- years of that diagnosis; S. RES. 342 cent of coastal wetlands were lost, and 20 to Whereas, while the mammogram can de- Whereas every person on the planet bene- 90 percent of coastal wetlands are projected tect breast cancer and the Pap smear can de- fits from a healthy ocean and a stable to be lost by 2100 as a result of sea level rise tect cervical cancer, there is no reliable cryosphere; and habitat degradation; early detection test for ovarian cancer; Whereas the ocean covers more than 70 (14) coastal blue carbon ecosystems can Whereas the lack of an early detection test percent of the surface of the Earth; contribute to climate mitigation by storing means that approximately 80 percent of Whereas the cryosphere includes the frozen carbon; cases of ovarian cancer are detected at an components of the system of the Earth, in- (15) river runoff in snow-dominated and advanced stage; cluding snow, glaciers, ice sheets, ice glacier-fed basins are projected to change in Whereas all women are at risk for ovarian shelves, icebergs, sea ice, and permafrost; response to projected snow cover and glacier cancer, but approximately 20 percent of Whereas glaciers, ice sheets, and perma- decline; women who are diagnosed with ovarian can- nent snow hold approximately 69 percent of (16) glacial and snow meltwater reductions cer have a hereditary predisposition to ovar- the freshwater on Earth; have resulted in reduced water supply, de- ian cancer, which places them at even higher Whereas the ocean generates the oxygen clined agriculture productivity, and in- risk; that humans breathe, regulates the climate creased wildfires in mountain regions and Whereas scientists and physicians have un- and weather patterns, supplies food, is a the Arctic; covered changes in the BRCA genes that source of cultural value, supports tourism (17) tourism and outdoor recreation activi- some women inherit from their parents, and trade, and is an untapped renewable en- ties have been negatively affected by the which may make those women as much as 35 ergy resource; cryosphere decline; times more likely to develop ovarian cancer; Whereas the ocean contributes an esti- (18) Arctic sea ice is declining in all Whereas the family history of a woman has mated $1,500,000,000,000 in value added to the months of the year and summers free of sea been found to play an important role in ac- global economy, including a United States ice are increasingly likely under 2 degrees curately assessing the risk of that woman of fishing industry valued at $212,000,000,000, Celsius of global warming; developing ovarian cancer, and medical ex- which is a critical economic driver in the (19) in the last 2 decades, Arctic surface air perts believe that family history should be United States; temperatures have likely increased by more taken into consideration during the annual Whereas the ocean and cryosphere support than double the global average, resulting in well-woman visit of any woman; biodiversity and regulate the global ex- more sea ice and snow cover loss; and Whereas many experts in health preven- change of water, energy, and carbon; (20) widespread thaw and degradation of tion now recommend genetic testing for Whereas, on September 25, 2019, the United permafrost is projected to occur this century young women with a family history of breast Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate and is anticipated to release tens to hun- and ovarian cancer; Change released a report entitled ‘‘Special dreds of billions of tons of carbon dioxide and Whereas women who know that they are at Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a methane into the atmosphere; high risk of breast and ovarian cancer may Changing Climate’’ (in this preamble re- Whereas the United States is already fac- undertake prophylactic measures to help re- ferred to as the ‘‘SROCC’’); ing the consequences of inaction on climate duce the risk of developing those diseases; Whereas the SROCC is the most com- change; Whereas clinical trials are fundamental to prehensive scientific assessment of the ef- Whereas communities of color, indigenous the discovery of new and better therapies in fects of climate change on the ocean and communities, and low-income communities the fight against ovarian cancer and can coasts and on polar and mountain eco- often face the disproportionate effects of in- offer some patients their best hope for treat- systems to date; action on climate change; ment; Whereas more than 100 scientists from 36 Whereas reducing greenhouse gas emis- Whereas the Society of Gynecologic Oncol- countries produced the SROCC, and the sions, transitioning to a clean energy econ- ogy recommends that all women who are di- SROCC was reviewed by thousands of sci- omy, and investing in climate adaptation ef- agnosed with ovarian cancer receive coun- entific experts from around the world; forts can support good-paying jobs; seling and genetic testing; Whereas, according to the SROCC— Whereas, in 2018, the United Nations Inter- Whereas testing somatic tumors can pro- (1) since 1970, the ocean has taken up more governmental Panel on Climate Change re- vide critical information to help effectively than 90 percent of excess heat in the climate leased a special report entitled ‘‘Global treat patients with ovarian cancer; system, and the ocean has warmed as a di- Warming of 1.5°C’’, which found that to limit

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Mr. President, I ask Resolved, That the Senate— a.m., to conduct a hearing unanimous consent that following lead- (1) recognizes and accepts the findings of COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC er remarks on Thursday, September 26, the report of the United Nations Intergov- WORKS the Senate proceed to the consider- ernmental Panel on Climate Change entitled The Committee on Environment and ation of H.R. 4378; that the only amend- ‘‘Special Report on the Ocean and Public Works is authorized to meet ment in order be the Paul amendment Cryosphere in a Changing Climate’’; (2) commits to supporting ocean-centric during the session of the Senate on No. 942; that the time until 12:15 p.m. solutions to the climate crisis in conjunction Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at 9:15 be equally divided in the usual form; with policies to reduce greenhouse gas emis- a.m., to conduct a business hearing and that at 12:15 p.m., the Senate vote in sions; and the following nominations: Aurelia relation to the Paul amendment; and (3) affirms that immediate action is needed Skipwith, of Indiana, to be Director of that following disposition of the to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to pro- the United States Fish and Wildlife amendment, the bill, as amended, if tect the health of the ocean and the stability Service, Department of the Interior, amended, be read a third time and the of the cryosphere. and Katherine Andrea Lemos, of Cali- Senate vote on passage of the bill, as f fornia, to be a Member of the Chemical amended, if amended, with 60 affirma- AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, tive votes required for passage. PROPOSED and to be Chairperson of the Chemical Finally, I ask unanimous consent Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, that following disposition of H.R. 4378, SA 942. Mr. PAUL submitted an amend- and 8 General Services Administration ment intended to be proposed by him to the the Senate proceed to executive session bill H.R. 4378, making continuing appropria- resolutions. and resume consideration of the Hyten tions for fiscal year 2020, and for other pur- COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS nomination, with the time until 1:30 poses; which was ordered to lie on the table. The Committee on Foreign Relations p.m. equally divided between the lead- f is authorized to meet during the ses- ers or their designees; that at 1:30 p.m., sion of the Senate on Wednesday, Sep- TEXT OF AMENDMENTS the postcloture time on the Hyten and tember 25, 2019, at 10:15 a.m., to con- Scalia nominations be considered ex- SA 942. Mr. PAUL submitted an duct a hearing. pired and the Senate vote on the nomi- amendment intended to be proposed by COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS nations in the order listed; and that if him to the bill H.R. 4378, making con- The Committee on Foreign Relations confirmed, the motions to reconsider tinuing appropriations for fiscal year is authorized to meet during the ses- be considered made and laid upon the 2020, and for other purposes; which was sion of the Senate on Wednesday, Sep- table and the President be immediately ordered to lie on the table; as follows: tember 25, 2019, at 1:30 p.m., to conduct notified of the Senate’s action. At the appropriate place in division A, add a hearing The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the following: COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND objection, it is so ordered. SEC. lll. REDUCTION IN RATE FOR OPER- GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS ATIONS. The Committee on Homeland Secu- The rate for operations provided by section f 101 is hereby reduced by 2 percent. rity and Governmental Affairs is au- thorized to meet during the session of f the Senate on Wednesday, September ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO 25, 2019, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hear- SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 MEET ing. Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, I ask Mr ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY unanimous consent that when the Sen- have 11 requests for committees to The Committee on the Judiciary is ate completes its business today, it ad- meet during today’s session of the Sen- authorized to meet during the session journ until 10 a.m., Thursday, Sep- ate. They have the approval of the Ma- of the Senate on Wednesday, Sep- tember 26; further, that following the jority and Minority leaders. tember 25, 2019, at 1:30 p.m., to conduct prayer and pledge, the morning hour be Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph a hearing on the following nomina- deemed expired, the Journal of pro- 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Sen- tions: Danielle J. Hunsaker, of Oregon, ceedings be approved to date, the time ate, the following committees are au- to be United States Circuit Judge for for the two leaders be reserved for their thorized to meet during today’s session the Ninth Circuit, William Joseph use later in the day, morning business of the Senate: Nardini, of Connecticut, to be United be closed, and the Senate proceed to COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND States Circuit Judge for the Second the consideration of H.R. 4378 under the FORESTRY Circuit, Jodi W. Dishman, to be United previous order. The Committee on Agriculture, Nu- States District Judge for the Western The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without trition, and Forestry is authorized to District of Oklahoma, Sarah E. Pitlyk, objection, it is so ordered. meet during the session of the Senate to be United States District Judge for on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at 10 the Eastern District of Missouri, and f a.m., to conduct a hearing Daniel Mack Traynor, to be United States District Judge for the District COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. AFFAIRS of North Dakota. TOMORROW The Committee on Banking, Housing, COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS and Urban Affairs is authorized to The Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, if meet during the session of the Senate is authorized to meet during the ses- there is no further business to come be- on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at 10 sion of the Senate on Wednesday, Sep- fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- a.m., to conduct a hearing. tember 25, 2019, at 10 a.m., to conduct a sent that it stand adjourned under the COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND hearing. previous order. TRANSPORTATION SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON AGING There being no objection, the Senate, The Committee on Commerce, The Special Committee on Aging is at 7:23 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, Science, and Transportation is author- authorized to meet during the session September 26, 2019, at 10 a.m.

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INTRODUCTION OF THE FEDERAL erage available to workers in the private sec- economy.’’ He then congratulated the Con- EMPLOYEE SHORT-TERM DIS- tor. gress for working ‘‘tirelessly and conscien- ABILITY INSURANCE ACT OF 2019 According to the Social Security Administra- tiously to reconcile different points of view in tion, a 20-year-old worker has a one-in-four accordance with what they believed to be in HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON chance of becoming disabled by retirement the public interest.’’ OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA age. The majority of disabilities are not caused After his Fed service, Eccles returned to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by major accidents, but by injury or illnesses, banking business in Utah. He died in 1977. In such as back injuries or cancer, according to 1982, the Federal Reserve Building in Wash- Wednesday, September 25, 2019 the Council for Disability Awareness. There is ington, D.C. was renamed in his honor. His Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, today, I in- every reason to allow our federal employees descendants continued to carry out his legacy troduce the Federal Employee Short-Term to take advantage of the federal government’s of public service. The Marriner S. Eccles Disability Insurance Act of 2019, which would group rates to obtain the most reasonable Foundation has given generously to higher help provide financial relief for federal employ- price if they choose to purchase short-term education, hospitals and medical research, ees who have a short-term injury or disability, disability coverage on their own at no cost to arts and culture and family and social serv- become pregnant, or develop a pregnancy-re- the federal government. ices, including programs supporting the elder- lated illness. This bill would offer federal em- I strongly urge my colleagues to support this ly, the disabled and the homeless. As a com- ployees short-term disability insurance at no bill. munity, as a state and as a country, we con- cost to the federal government. Employees f tinue to reap the benefits of Marriner Eccles’ would be responsible for 100 percent of the intellect, dedication, compassion and commit- premiums and be able to receive disability in- RECOGNIZING THE LEGACY OF ment to American values and ideals. MARRINER S. ECCLES surance benefits for up to one year, which f would replace a portion of their lost income due to a non-work-related injury or illness or HON. BEN McADAMS CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS pregnancy. These benefits would be particu- OF UTAH SPEECH OF larly advantageous to ensure that our federal IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES employees, who do not yet enjoy paid mater- Wednesday, September 25, 2019 HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON nity leave, are able to utilize the 12 weeks of OF TEXAS unpaid maternity leave permitted by federal Mr. MCADAMS. Madam Speaker, Utah na- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES law while continuing to pay their bills, buy gro- tive Marriner S. Eccles is one of the giants in ceries and make their mortgage, car and other the history of America’s free enterprise bank- Tuesday, September 24, 2019 loan payments without depleting their retire- ing system and the father of the modern Fed- Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, ment or other savings accounts. Too many eral Reserve. in July, the Trump administration published a federal employees do not take advantage of He was born in Logan, Utah in 1890 and as proposed change to the broad-based categor- the full amount of federal unpaid maternity a child, worked in several of his father’s busi- ical eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition leave they and their newborn need because nesses. He created a family holding company, Assistance Program. This change is a bad they have no way to replace the lost income. the Eccles Investment Company, in 1916 to idea and would severely hurt working families I decided to investigate how we could pro- manage various enterprises. By the mid- and children in my district and across this vide short-term disability insurance for federal 1920s, he, his brother George and others had country. employees after learning that many of them al- organized the First Security Corporation, be- North Texas has a major issue of food inse- ready buy short-term disability insurance as in- lieved to be the first multibank holding com- curity. More than one in six residents in Dallas dividuals in the private market at high indi- pany. Before entering public service, he suc- Country are not certain where their next meal vidual rates. Although federal employees have cessfully prevented the collapse of the family will come from. Over 20 percent of children in good health insurance, federal health benefits bank in 1931. In 1933, Congress invited him North Texas are food insecure, many of which do not replace lost income if employees are to give his analysis of the Great Depression. rely on free or reduced lunch as well to ensure unable to work. Moreover, while federal em- He delivered a five-point program to fix the they can feed their mind in the classroom rath- ployees may have available sick or annual economy that formed the basis of the New er than worrying about filling their stomachs. leave days, they may not have enough such Deal. This change would make it even harder on days to pay the bills if they have to be out of When Marriner Eccles was named Chair of children and working parents in North Texas work for an extended period, such as following the Federal Reserve in 1934, he was just 44 to have access to healthy foods. It would put surgery. Although there are long-term disability years old. Time magazine wrote at the time, them one step closer to total calamity. options for federal employees who become ‘‘Many believe Marriner S. Eccles is the only Hunger has always been an important issue permanently disabled, federal employees do thing standing between the U.S. and disaster.’’ to me. Earlier this month, many organizations not qualify for such benefits until they have Former U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich came together for the 8th Annual Dallas Hun- worked for the federal government for at least has stated that any list of the most influential ger Summit to discuss how they can work to- 18 months. My bill does no more than put fed- individuals on America’s thinking in the post- gether in ensuring that working families across eral employees in the same position as many war era must include Marriner S. Eccles. His- North Texas have access to healthy foods. Or- oftheir private-sector counterparts, who often torians note that one reason America was able ganizations such as the Texas Hunger Initia- have access to disability insurance through an to win World War II, which took a great deal tive and the North Texas Food Bank have par- employer at group rates, an option unavailable of money, is the advice President Franklin D. ticipated in this summit for years and have to federal employees. This bill would not allow Roosevelt received from Marriner Eccles. been valuable resources as we fight each day participating insurance companies to exclude Eccles was known as someone who thought to have fewer of our neighbors deal with hun- persons based on preexisting conditions. Be- deeply about problems and then acted without ger. With this change, thousands of additional cause of the federal government’s purchasing concern for the political consequences. When working families in North Texas would be power, this bill would provide these benefits at Congress passed the Banking Act of 1935, forced to rely on the services of these organi- a more competitive rate than is available for which sought to clarify the powers and respon- zations due to this administration’s heartless employees purchasing as individuals, as many sibilities of the Reserve Board in matters of policies. do. Under the bill, the Director of the Office of national monetary policy, and to increase the Simply put. These changes to the broad- Personnel Management would contract with autonomy of regional Reserve Banks, he said, based categorical eligibility for SNAP strips private carriers to provide this coverage, es- ‘‘The function of banking and money is per- food off the table of hard-working families. It sentially providing the equivalent of group cov- haps the most important of all in our entire makes it harder for organizations such as food

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Senior Girls All Star Softball team members: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Madam Speaker, I urge the Trump Adminis- Hailey Berry, Jordan Crockett, McKenzie Tuesday, September 24, 2019 tration to carefully reevaluate their policies to- DeAmicis, Taylor Fluhart, Chloe Hall, Haylie wards working families and immediately re- Justice, Jaelyn Killmon, Kathleen McAuliffe, Ms. FUDGE. Madam Speaker, over 40 scind this terrible policy change. Brianna Rucker, Alana Shea, Sarah Taylor, states and territories use Broad-Based Cat- f Jamie Lyn Wert, and Logan Woermer. I would egorical Eligibility or Broad-Based Categorical also like to congratulate Manager Bobbie Jo Eligibility (or BBCE) to streamline the adminis- AMERICAN LEGION HORACE ORR tration of SNAP and provide critical assistance POST 29 IN MARIETTA CELE- Wert and Coaches Kimmie Justice and Kim- berly Wert. to households receiving benefits and services BRATES 100 YEARS OF SERVICE through the Temporary Assistance for Needy I also extend my congratulations to the Cen- Families block grant. HON. BARRY LOUDERMILK tral and North Accomack Senior Boys All Star BBCE is proven to help millions of working OF GEORGIA Baseball team members: Brandon Adamos, poor families move toward financial security, Zykeese Davis, Armonte Dickerson, Landon IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by easing the benefits cliff as their earnings in- Fuller, Tyler Green, Dylan Marshall, Jacob crease. Wednesday, September 25, 2019 Meilhammer, Dustin Nelson, Luke Parks, On July 24, 2019, USDA published a pro- Dylan Ross, Everett Savage, and Cade Wil- Mr. LOUDERMILK. Madam Speaker, I rise posed rule to restrict the use of BBCE and liams. I congratulate Coaches Ricky Parks, today in recognition of American Legion Hor- eliminate SNAP benefits for an estimated 3.1 Chris Beasley, and Bert Adamos, and Man- ace Orr Post 29 in Marietta, Georgia; which, million Americans. This includes children, ager Shane Fowler. on Sunday, September 29, 2019, will cele- working families, military veterans, disabled in- brate its 100th birthday. Post 29 is one of the I would also like to recognize the District 8 dividuals, and seniors. oldest in the country and the largest in the President Andy Adler and the Central Most shameful is the proposals impact on state of Georgia, with 971 legion members Accomack League President Billy Justice for a hungry school-age children. By USDA’s own and more than 1,300 members overall. very successful season. Finally, I wish to com- estimates, the new policy would take away di- Post 29 is named in honor of Sgt. William mend Central Accomack Little League for 61 rect access to free school meals for at least H. Orr, the only soldier from Marietta, Georgia years of service to the youth of the Eastern 500,000 schoolchildren. killed during WWI. Sgt. Orr worked as a sales- Shore. man for the Dixie Culbert Metal Company in Nearly half a million children would be left to Atlanta when he was drafted, and honorably I wish these teams the best of luck in their go hungry during the school day, shifting the served in the Army, Company A, 325th Infan- future endeavors. burden to strapped school districts. try, 82nd Division. He was killed in action on In my state of Ohio, according to the Robert October 14, 1918, in the battle of Argonne f Wood Johnson Foundation, over 61,000 Forest in France, and is buried in Mars Hill SNAP households would lose their benefits. HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVER- Cemetery near Acworth, Georgia. The Amer- USDA reports that in 2017, the prevalence of SARY OF PRIESTHOOD FOR ECU- ican Legion was originally founded in Paris, food insecurity among Ohioans was higher MENICAL PATRIARCH BAR- France in 1919, after WWI, by veterans, to than the national average. THOLOMEW OF CONSTANTI- support veterans and communities. Today, the 13.7 percent of Ohioans were food insecure NOPLE Legion is the largest wartime veterans service in 2017, compared to 12.3 percent nationally. organization, with more than 13,000 posts and Even USDA admits the proposed changes nearly two million members worldwide. The to SNAP will make food insecurity worse and American Legion organization is committed to HON. DARIN LaHOOD make it harder for millions of Americans to get helping American veterans from all wars, men- OF ILLINOIS by. toring youth, promoting patriotism, serving IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Most notably, it would remove the current communities, and advocating for strong na- flexibility for states and territories to use BBCE tional security, among other service related Wednesday, September 25, 2019 to tailor SNAP to best meet the food needs of activities. their own populations. Given the organization’s longevity and serv- Mr. LAHOOD. Madam Speaker, I would like Republicans love to talk about states’ rights ice, it is hard to put into words the impact the to honor Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of when it suits them, but when it comes to the American Legion, and Post 29, has had on Constantinople for his 50th anniversary of flexibility of states to meet the needs of their our veterans and communities; so I will repeat Priesthood. food-insecure populations, they want some- these words, directly from American Legion His All Holiness was ordained as a priest on thing very different. Horace Orr Post 29 in Marietta, who put it October 19, 1969. Since that day, he has As the economy continues to leave working best, ‘‘We are veterans serving veterans. never ceased to make strides in religious stud- families and our most vulnerable behind, pro- Please join us.’’ ies and world peace. His service to our global grams like SNAP are needed more than ever. On behalf of Georgia’s 11th Congressional society has had a positive impact on many Congress already debated these issues. District and the United States Congress, and lives. We came together and rejected this policy as a fellow legionnaire, I congratulate the His All Holiness was elected the 270th Arch- in both the 2014 and 2018 farm bills with a members of American Legion Post 29 on the bishop of Constantinople, New Rome, and Ec- record bipartisan vote. celebration of your 100th year. umenical Patriarch on October 22, 1991. This proposed rule is shameful and cruel f Countless nations and academic institutions and is contrary to the will of Congress. HONORING THE CENTRAL have given His All Holiness awards for his This unilateral action by the Administration ACCOMACK LITTLE LEAGUE SEN- work. In 1997, to recognize his efforts in both only complicates legitimate bipartisan efforts to IOR BOYS AND GIRLS TEAMS religious understanding and peace, Ecumeni- make programs like SNAP more effective and cal Patriarch Bartholomew received the Con- efficient for the millions of people who rely on HON. ELAINE G. LURIA gressional Gold Medal. it to put food on the table. OF VIRGINIA I am grateful for all the good that His All Ho- We should be working together to strength- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES liness does for Americans, and those around en the safety net, not weaken it. the world. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I urge USDA to rescind this harmful pro- Wednesday, September 25, 2019 serves as a reminder to us all that the positive posed rule immediately and finally make good Mrs. LURIA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to efforts of just one person can be beneficial to on its promise to the American people to ‘‘Do honor and recognize the Central Accomack countless lives of others. Right and Feed Everyone’’.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:16 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25SE8.003 E25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with REMARKS September 25, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1207 CELEBRATING NORMAN WISEMAN did a growing need to protect what they had Lakeridge Village Ministries Church of God in ON HIS 80TH BIRTHDAY established, leading to the emergence of the Christ. Independence Fire Department. Lakeridge Village Ministries was founded on HON. JACKIE WALORSKI Consisting of volunteer fire fighters, the the principle of uplifting people from all walks OF INDIANA Independence Fire Department originally of life in spirituality and that the gift of spiritu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fought fires in the community with buckets as ality is not limited to clergy. Pastor Williams their only equipment, For 175 years, the Inde- has sought to lead his flock under that guid- Wednesday, September 25, 2019 pendence Fire Department has upheld this ance, fostering a true sense of community and Mrs. WALORSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise same tenacious, innovative spirit. It has caring for the most vulnerable. In addition to today to recognize Norman Wiseman, a great evolved and grown to meet the everchanging his work in ministry, Pastor Williams has Hoosier celebrating his 80th birthday. needs of the community it serves, and today sought to expand resources and options for Norman was born on September 25, 1939, encompasses ten fire stations, over 150 per- people suffering from the pain of addiction and in Ridge Farm, Illinois, as the youngest of sonnel, an area of seventy-eight square miles, mental illness. His work at Lakeridge Village three brothers. At a young age, Norman and an institution that boldly protects and has accomplished so much in fighting the stig- moved with his family to northern Indiana, serves the community. ma around mental health issues and con- where he attended Madison High School and The men and women employed by the Inde- necting those struggling with substance abuse fell in love with his late wife, Sonja Gall. They pendence Fire Department have been proudly to the assistance they need. In short Pastor graduated in 1958 and got married a year and faithfully represented by the Local 781 Williams has performed outstanding service to later on Valentine’s Day. chapter of the International Association of Fire the community through his ministry and chari- Through a lot of hard work, dedication, and Fighters (IAFF) since the formation of the local table work. compassion for one another, Norman and chapter in 1944, empowering them to maintain Please join me in tribute to Pastor Eddie Sonja built a beautiful life together full of love, the same selfless sacrifice in the protection of Williams in celebration of his thirteen years in laughter, and happiness. They had children, countless lives. spiritual service to Lakeridge Village Ministries started a business, grew a garden every sum- Moreover, the International Association of Church of God in Christ. mer, and even raised honey bees. Norman Fire Fighters (IAFF) represents more than f has always been active in the community and 295,000 full-time professional firefighters and has taught his family the cherished lessons of paramedics who protect eighty-five percent of RECOGNIZING NATIONAL ATAXIA kindness, integrity, and faith. the nation’s population. This endeavor is as- AWARENESS DAY Though his business, Wiseman Plumbing, is sisted by the nearly 3,100 affiliates and their Norman’s passion, his greatest accomplish- members in every state across the United HON. ADRIANO ESPAILLAT ments are the positive contributions he has States and Canada. The IAFF not only rep- OF NEW YORK made to the lives of those around him and his resents firefighters and paramedics but also IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES family. He remained steadfast and committed includes state employees, federal workers, Wednesday, September 25, 2019 as his business thrived, and he continues to and fire and emergency medical personnel work years after he closed up his shop. When employed at certain industrial facilities. Mr. ESPAILLAT. Madam Speaker, I rise he’s not working, he loves connecting with As leaders, advocates, and champions for today in recognition of National Ataxia Aware- people and spending time around the commu- its members, the International Association of ness Day, and to honor the courage of the nity. At church he is known as ‘‘Norman the Fire Fighters has played a pivotal role in every one hundred and fifty thousand Americans liv- Doorman,’’ greeting churchgoers each Sun- advance in fire and emergency services in the ing with Ataxia, a neurodegenerative disease day. 20th century. From the introduction of shift that affects the ability to coordinate movement. His wife Dee and his five children, four schedules early in the last century to the en- Those with Ataxia may have difficulty walking, grandchildren, and first great-grandchild, actment of SAFER in 2003, which helps bol- speaking, and executing fine motor skills, and David, are life’s true blessings for Norman. All ster access to careers in essential emergency for some may lead to early death. who know him are undoubtedly touched by his response, ensuring better work conditions for I would also like to honor the contributions friendliness and spirit, and I am humbled to these responders, and providing established of the National Ataxia Foundation, which is call him a friend. professional standards for fire service. The dedicated to improving the lives of those im- Madam Speaker, Norman Wiseman sets a IAFF has consistently been there to fight for pacted by Ataxia including those with the dis- profound example as a good father, loving responders and improvements to public safety. ease, and their caregivers through support, grandfather, avid businessman, and caring Today, the International Association of Fire education, and research. friend. On behalf of 2nd District Hoosiers, I Fighters continues to spearhead policy that I applaud their commitment and advocacy at wish Norman a very happy birthday and many ensures the well-being of its members and the State and Federal levels to raise aware- more years of continued health and happi- places emphasis on their ability to safely exe- ness of this disease and urge my colleagues ness. cute their duties. The growth and success of to learn more about it and laud the efforts f this institution is reflective of its member-driv- being taken to break down the isolation bar- en initiatives and commitment to be an organi- riers and misconceptions around Ataxia. IN RECOGNITION OF THE LOCAL zation for firefighters, by firefighters. I especially want to thank my constituent, 781 CHAPTER OF THE INTER- Madam Speaker, please join me and all of Ms. Kim Brown for reaching out to me and my NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE Missouri’s Fifth Congressional District in cele- office to raise awareness of Ataxia and sup- FIGHTERS brating the seventy-fifth anniversary of Local port research efforts to benefit those in my 781 chapter of the International Association of district and across the nation who live with this HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER Fire Fighters. Let us join in recognizing the condition. OF MISSOURI bravery of its members, both past and Today I stand in solidarity with all Ameri- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES present, who honorably serve the community cans battling Ataxia, and the dedicated sci- entists, health care workers, and caregivers Wednesday, September 25, 2019 of Independence, Missouri. f who support them. I look forward to the day Mr. CLEAVER. Madam Speaker, I proudly when this devastating condition can be cured. rise today to recognize and celebrate the sev- CELEBRATING THE PASTORAL AN- f enty-fifth anniversary of the Local 781 chapter NIVERSARY OF PASTOR EDDIE of the International Association of Fire Fighters WILLIAMS HONORING SENIOR SPECIAL (IAFF). For seventy-five years, Local 781 fire- AGENT LAZARO ‘‘LARRY’’ COSME fighters in Independence, Missouri, have HON. RASHIDA TLAIB proudly served and protected their community. OF MICHIGAN HON. DENVER RIGGLEMAN Supporting one of the oldest municipalities IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF VIRGINIA in Jackson County, Missouri, the contributions IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Local 781 are engrained in the complex his- Wednesday, September 25, 2019 tory of the Independence Fire Department and Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Wednesday, September 25, 2019 steeped in tradition, dedication and bravery. In recognize Pastor Eddie Williams for his thir- Mr. RIGGLEMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise 1843, as the prospering village flourished, so teen years of service to the congregation at today to honor Senior Special Agent Lazaro

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:16 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25SE8.008 E25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with REMARKS E1208 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 25, 2019 ‘‘Larry’’ Cosme who is retiring from his post as Had I been present, I would have voted yea Through David’s tireless efforts, he has the National President of the Federal Law En- on Roll Call No. 541. helped improve the health and well-being of forcement Officers Association after 27 years f so many, notably many Spanish-speaking resi- of service. Special Agent Cosme has honor- dents of Southwest Washington. I want to ably served his country working as the top Im- CONGRATULATING DR. DAVID commend David for his unwavering dedication migration and Customs Enforcement officer for RUIZ ON RECEIVING THE BRAVO to our community; there is no one more de- both Washington, D.C. and Virginia. He is a AWARD serving of this award. hero we can all be proud of. f The 27 years Special Agent Cosme has HON. JAIME HERRERA BEUTLER spent in law enforcement have been a gift to OF WASHINGTON SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our nation and our communities. As the Na- Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, tional President of the Federal Law Enforce- Wednesday, September 25, 2019 agreed to by the Senate of February 4, ment Officers Association Larry Cosme stood Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER. Madam Speak- 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- up for American police officers and fought to er, I rise today to congratulate my friend, Dr. tem for a computerized schedule of all make sure they were properly trained and David Ruiz, on receiving the prestigious Bravo meetings and hearings of Senate com- properly equipped for the difficult tasks they Award from the Hispanic Metropolitan Cham- mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- face. I am grateful for the work he has done ber for his outstanding work to help improve tees, and committees of conference. and am proud to call him a 5th District Con- the health of the Latino community in South- This title requires all such committees stituent. west Washington. to notify the Office of the Senate Daily I ask that my colleagues join me in honoring Before moving to the Pacific Northwest, Digest—designated by the Rules Com- Senior Special Agent Cosme and wish him a David was born and raised in Tucson, Ari- mittee—of the time, place and purpose happy and restful retirement. zona. His career has been defined by many of the meetings, when scheduled and f stages, first as an original member of the first any cancellations or changes in the youth mariachi in the United States and then meetings as they occur. PERSONAL EXPLANATION as a professional musician. After moving to As an additional procedure along Southwest Washington and joining with the computerization of this infor- HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in mation, the Office of the Senate Daily OF NEW YORK 1994, David founded the Family Medicine Digest will prepare this information for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Residency program at Family Medicine of printing in the Extensions of Remarks Southwest Washington and has served as the section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Wednesday, September 25, 2019 director of the program for over 25 years. on Monday and Wednesday of each Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I missed David also continues to dedicate his time to week. one vote on September 24, 2019 as I was our communities by serving on several boards Meetings scheduled for Thursday, hosting the Secretary of the U.S. Department and committees that impact the health care of September 26, 2019 may be found in the of Transportation in my congressional district. Southwest Washington residents. Daily Digest of today’s RECORD.

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S. 2335, to accelerate smart building develop- the people of Tunisia in their continued pursuit of ment; and democratic reforms; H.R. 1420, to amend the Energy Independence S. Res. 277, remembering the 25th Anniversary of and Security Act of 2007 to promote energy effi- the bombing of the Argentine Israelite Mutual Asso- ciency via information and computing technologies. ciation (AMIA) Jewish Community Center in Buenos BUSINESS MEETING Aires, Argentina, and recommitting to efforts to up- hold justice for the 85 victims of the attacks; Committee on Environment and Public Works: Com- S. Res. 318, to support the Global Fund to fight mittee ordered favorably reported the following busi- AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and the Sixth Re- ness items: plenishment, with an amendment; S. 2260, to provide for the improvement of do- The nominations of Adam Seth Boehler, of Lou- mestic infrastructure in order to prevent marine de- isiana, to be Chief Executive Officer of the United bris, with an amendment in the nature of a sub- States International Development Finance Corpora- stitute; tion, and Adrian Zuckerman, of New Jersey, to be S. 2099, to redesignate the Sullys Hill National Ambassador to Romania, Department of State; and Game Preserve in the State of North Dakota as the A routine list in the Foreign Service. White Horse Hill National Game Preserve; The nominations of Aurelia Skipwith, of Indiana, COUNTERING DOMESTIC TERRORISM to be Director of the United States Fish and Wild- life Service, Department of the Interior, and Kath- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- erine Andrea Lemos, of California, to be a Member fairs: Committee concluded a hearing to examine and to be Chairperson of the Chemical Safety and countering domestic terrorism, focusing on the Hazard Investigation Board; and evolving threat, after receiving testimony from Wil- 8 General Services Administration resolutions. liam Braniff, University of Maryland National Con- sortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to U.S. POLICY IN MEXICO AND CENTRAL Terrorism, College Park; Clint Watts, Foreign Policy AMERICA Research Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Rob- Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee concluded ert Chesney, University of Texas Robert S. Strauss a hearing to examine United States policy in Mexico Center for International Security and Law, Austin; and Central America, focusing on ensuring effective and George Selim, Anti-Defamation League, Wash- policies to address the crisis at the border, after re- ington, D.C. ceiving testimony from Kirsten D. Madison, Assist- ant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law NOMINATIONS Enforcement Affairs, and Michael Kozak, Acting As- Committee on the Judiciary: Committee concluded a sistant Secretary, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Af- hearing to examine the nominations of Danielle J. fairs, both of the Department of State. Hunsaker, of Oregon, to be United States Circuit BUSINESS MEETING Judge for the Ninth Circuit, William Joseph Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee ordered fa- Nardini, of Connecticut, to be United States Circuit vorably reported the following business items: Judge for the Second Circuit, Jodi W. Dishman, to S. 1590, to amend the State Department Basic be United States District Judge for the Western Dis- Authorities Act of 1956 to authorize rewards for trict of Oklahoma, who was introduced by Senator thwarting wildlife trafficking linked to transnational Lankford, Sarah E. Pitlyk, to be United States Dis- organized crime; trict Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri, who S. 1678, to express United States support for Tai- was introduced by Senator Blunt, and Daniel Mack wan’s diplomatic alliances around the world, with an Traynor, to be United States District Judge for the amendment; District of North Dakota, who was introduced by S. 1838, to amend the Hong Kong Policy Act of Senator Hoeven, after the nominees testified and an- 1992, with an amendment; swered questions in their own behalf. S. 2372, to enhance global engagement to combat marine debris, with an amendment; TOXIC EXPOSURE S. Res. 183, reaffirming the vital role of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Committee concluded a United States-Japan alliance in promoting peace, sta- hearing to examine toxic exposure, focusing on ex- bility, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and amining the Department of Veterans Affairs’s pre- beyond; sumptive disability decision-making process, after re- S. Res. 236, reaffirming the strong partnership be- ceiving testimony from Patricia R. Hastings, Chief tween Tunisia and the United States and supporting Consultant, Post Deployment Health Services, and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:29 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D25SE9.REC D25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with DIGEST D1070 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST September 25, 2019 Drew Helmer, Director, War Related Illness and In- PROMOTING HEALTHY AGING jury Study Center, both of the Veterans Health Ad- Special Committee on Aging: Committee concluded a ministration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Terry hearing to examine promoting healthy aging, focus- Rauch, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense ing on living your best life long into your golden (Health Affairs), Health Readiness Policy and Over- years, after receiving testimony from Rudolph Tanzi, sight; David A. Butler, Director, Office of Military Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts; and Veterans Health, National Academies of Susan Hughes, University of Illinois Center for Re- Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Shane L. search on Health and Aging, Chicago; Diane Liermann, Disabled American Veterans, Washington, Dickerson, Bangor Regional YMCA, Bangor, Maine; D.C.; and Robert F. Miller, Vanderbilt University and Brian L. Long, Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee. Disability Resources, Lancaster. h House of Representatives depository institutions that provide financial services Chamber Action to cannabis-related legitimate businesses and service Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 15 pub- providers for such businesses, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay lic bills, H.R. 4484–4498; and 6 resolutions, H. vote of 321 yeas to 103 nays, Roll No. 544. Res. 589, 590, 592–595 were introduced. Pages H7962–74 Pages H7988–89 Homeland Security Improvement Act: The House Additional Cosponsors: Pages H7990–91 passed H.R. 2203, to increase transparency, account- Report Filed: A report was filed today as follows: ability, and community engagement within the De- H. Res. 591, providing for consideration of the partment of Homeland Security, provide inde- joint resolution (S.J. Res. 54) relating to a national pendent oversight of border security activities, im- emergency declared by the President of February 15, prove training for agents and officers of U.S. Cus- 2019 (H. Rept. 116–218). Page H7988 toms and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she and Customs Enforcement, by a yea-and-nay vote of appointed Representative Beatty to act as Speaker 230 yeas to 194 nays, Roll No. 546. Pages H7928–34, H7974–76 pro tempore for today. Page H7907 Rejected the Green (TN) motion to recommitthe Recess: The House recessed at 10:32 a.m. and re- bill to the Committee on Homeland Security with convened at 12 noon. Pages H7911–12 instructions to report the same back to the House Guest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the forthwith with an amendment, by a recorded vote of Guest Chaplain, Dr. J.D. Greear, The Summit 207 ayes to 216 noes, Roll No. 545. Pages H7974–76 Church, Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. Pursuant to the Rule, an amendment in the na- Page H7912 ture of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Recess: The House recessed at 1:50 p.m. and recon- Committee Print 116–27, modified by the amend- vened at 2:40 p.m. Pages H7920–21 ment printed in H. Rept. 116–217, shall be consid- Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ered as adopted, in lieu of the amendment in the na- ture—Communication: Read a letter from Chair- ture of a substitute recommended by the Committee man DeFazio wherein he transmitted copies of six on Homeland Security now printed in the bill. resolutions included in the General Services Admin- Page H7928 istration’s Capital Investment and Leasing Programs. H. Res. 577, the rule providing for consideration The resolutions were adopted by the Committee on of the bills (H.R. 2203) and (H.R. 3525) and the Transportation and Infrastructure on September 19, resolution (H. Res. 576) was agreed to, as amended, 2019. Pages H7934–35 by a yea-and-nay vote of 228 yeas to 191 nays, Roll No. 543, after the Scanlon amendment was agreed Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules to by voice vote, after the previous question was or- and pass the following measure: dered on the amendment and the resolution by a Secure And Fair Enforcement Banking Act of yea-and-nay vote of 227 yeas to 191 nays, Roll No. 2019: H.R. 1595, amended, to create protections for 542. Pages H7913–20

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:29 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D25SE9.REC D25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with DIGEST September 25, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D1071 Question of Privilege: Representative McCarthy rose to a question of the privileges of the House and Committee Meetings submitted a resolution. Upon examination of the res- INTERNATIONAL FOOD ASSISTANCE olution, the Chair determined that the resolution PROGRAMS AT USDA AND USAID qualified. Subsequently, the House agreed to the Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Agri- Hoyer motion to table H. Res. 590, raising a ques- culture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Admin- tion of the privileges of the House, by a recorded istration, and Related Agencies held a hearing enti- vote of 232 ayes to 193 noes, Roll No. 547. tled ‘‘International Food Assistance Programs at Pages H7976–77 USDA and USAID’’. Testimony was heard from Expressing the sense of the House of Represent- Trey Hicks, Director, Office of Food for Peace, U.S. atives with respect to the whistleblower com- Agency for International Development; and Ken Isley, Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service, plaint of August 12, 2019, made to the Inspector Department of Agriculture. General of the Intelligence Community: The House agreed to H. Res. 576, as amended, express- FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION: ing the sense of the House of Representatives with PROTECTING CONSUMERS AND respect to the whistleblower complaint of August FOSTERING COMPETITION IN THE 21ST 12, 2019, made to the Inspector General of the In- CENTURY telligence Community, by a yea-and-nay vote of 421 Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Finan- yeas with none voting ‘‘nay’’ and two answering cial Services and General Government held a hearing ‘‘present’’, Roll No. 548. Pages H7921–28, H7977–78 entitled ‘‘Federal Trade Commission: Protecting Pursuant to the Rule, the amendments to the text Consumers and Fostering Competition in the 21st and preamble specified in section 11 are adopted and Century’’. Testimony was heard from Rohit Chopra, the resolution, as amended, is considered as read. Commissioner, Federal Trade Commission; and Jo- Page H7919 seph J. Simons, Chairman, Federal Trade Commis- H. Res. 577, the rule providing for consideration sion. of the bills (H.R. 2203) and (H.R. 3525) and the INVESTMENTS IN MEDICAL RESEARCH AT resolution (H. Res. 576) was agreed to, as amended, FIVE INSTITUTES AND CENTERS OF THE by a yea-and-nay vote of 228 yeas to 191 nays, Roll NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH No. 543, after the Scanlon amendment was agreed Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on the De- to by voice vote, after the previous question was or- partments of Labor, Health and Human Services, dered on the amendment and the resolution by a Education, and Related Agencies held a hearing en- yea-and-nay vote of 227 yeas to 191 nays, Roll No. titled ‘‘Investments in Medical Research at Five In- 542. Pages H7913–20 stitutes and Centers of the National Institutes of Committee Resignation: Read a letter from Rep- Health’’. Testimony was heard from the following resentative Kelly (MS) wherein he resigned from the National Institutes of Health officials: Francis Col- lins, M.D., Director; Bruce Tromberg, Director, Na- Committee on Small Business. Page H7978 tional Institutes of Biomedical Imaging and Bio- Committee Resignation: Read a letter from Rep- engineering; Eliseo Perez-Stable, M.D., Director, Na- resentative Ratcliffe wherein he resigned from the tional Institute on Minority Health and Health Dis- Committee on Homeland Security. Page H7978 parities; Helene Langevin, M.D., Director, National Senate Referral: S.J. Res. 54 was held at the desk. Center for Complementary and Integrative Health; Christopher Austin, M.D., Director, National Center Senate Messages: Message received from the Senate for Advancing Translational Sciences; and Patricia today and message received from the Senate by the Flatley Brennan, Director, National Library of Medi- Clerk and subsequently presented to the House cine. today appears on pages H7913 and H7934. OVERSIGHT HEARING: FAA AVIATION Quorum Calls—Votes: Five yea-and-nay votes and CERTIFICATION two recorded votes developed during the proceedings Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on the De- of today and appear on pages H7919–20, H7920, partments of Transportation, and Housing and H7973–74, H7975–76, H7976, H7977, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies held a H7978. There were no quorum calls. hearing entitled ‘‘Oversight Hearing: FAA Aviation Adjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and ad- Certification’’. Testimony was heard from Daniel K. journed at 7:38 p.m. Elwell, Deputy Administrator, Federal Aviation Ad- ministration; and Earl Lawrence, Executive Director,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:29 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D25SE9.REC D25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with DIGEST D1072 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST September 25, 2019 Aircraft Certification Service, Federal Aviation Ad- MAKING PRESCRIPTION DRUGS MORE ministration. AFFORDABLE: LEGISLATION TO NEGOTIATE A BETTER DEAL FOR STATUS OF THE B61–12 LIFE EXTENSION AMERICANS AND W88 ALTERATION–370 PROGRAMS Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Stra- Health held a hearing entitled ‘‘Making Prescription tegic Forces held a hearing entitled ‘‘Status of the Drugs More Affordable: Legislation to Negotiate a B61–12 Life Extension and W88 Alteration–370 Better Deal for Americans’’. Testimony was heard Programs’’. Testimony was heard from Charles P. from public witnesses. Verdon, Deputy Administrator for Defense Pro- PROMOTING FINANCIAL STABILITY: grams, National Nuclear Security Administration; ASSESSING THREATS TO THE U.S. Vice Admiral Johnny Wolfe, Director, Strategic Sys- FINANCIAL SYSTEM tems Programs, U.S. Navy; and Lieutenant General Committee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on Con- Richard Clark, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic sumer Protection and Financial Institutions held a Deterrence and Nuclear Integration, U.S. Air Force. hearing entitled ‘‘Promoting Financial Stability: As- sessing Threats to the U.S. Financial System’’. Testi- AMERICA’S INFRASTRUCTURE: TODAY’S mony was heard from Dino Falaschetti, Director, Of- GAPS, TOMORROW’S OPPORTUNITIES, fice of Financial Research, Department of the Treas- AND THE NEED FOR FEDERAL ury; and Lael Brainard, Governor, Board of Gov- INVESTMENT ernors of the Federal Reserve System. Committee on the Budget: Full Committee held a hear- PROTECTING SENIORS: A REVIEW OF THE ing entitled ‘‘America’s Infrastructure: Today’s Gaps, FHA’S HOME EQUITY CONVERSION Tomorrow’s Opportunities, and the Need for Federal MORTGAGE (HECM) PROGRAM Investment’’. Testimony was heard from public wit- Committee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on nesses. Housing, Community Development, and Insurance held a hearing entitled ‘‘Protecting Seniors: A Re- MISCELLANEOUS MEASURE view of the FHA’s Home Equity Conversion Mort- Committee on Education and Labor: Full Committee gage (HECM) Program’’. Testimony was heard from Alicia Puente Cackley, Director, Financial Markets held a markup on H.R. 2474, the ‘‘Protecting the and Community Investment, Government Account- Right to Organize Act of 2019’’. H.R. 2474 was or- ability Office; and public witnesses. dered reported, as amended. MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES SOUNDING THE ALARM: THE PUBLIC Committee on Foreign Affairs: Full Committee held a HEALTH THREATS OF E CIGARETTES markup on H. Res. 543, recognizing Hong Kong’s Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on bilateral relationship with the United States, con- Oversight and Investigations held a hearing entitled demning the interference of the People’s Republic of ‘‘Sounding the Alarm: The Public Health Threats of China in Hong Kong’s affairs, and supporting the people of Hong Kong’s right to protest; H.R. 3289, E-Cigarettes’’. Testimony was heard from Norman E. the ‘‘Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act Sharpless, M.D., Acting Commissioner, Food and of 2019’’; H. Res. 517, supporting the Global Fund Drug Administration, Department of Health and to fight AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), malaria, and its Human Services; Anne Schuchat, M.D., Principal Sixth Replenishment; H. Res. 387, condemning con- Deputy Director, Centers for Disease Control and tinued violence against civilians by armed groups in Prevention, Department of Health and Human Serv- the Central African Republic and supporting efforts ices; Joneigh Khaldun, M.D., Chief Deputy Director to achieve a lasting political solution to the conflict; for Health and Chief Medical Executive, Michigan H. Res. 552, calling on the Government of the Rus- Department of Health and Human Services; Eliza- sian Federation to provide evidence of wrongdoing or beth Cuervo Tilson, M.D., State Health Director and to release United States citizen Paul Whelan; H.R. Chief Medical Officer, North Carolina Department 4270, the ‘‘PROTECT Hong Kong Act’’; and H. of Health and Human Services; Lee Norman, M.D., Res. 521, commending the Government of Canada Secretary, Kansas Department of Health and Envi- for upholding the rule of law and expressing concern ronment; and Monica Bharel, M.D., Commissioner, over actions by the Government of the People’s Re- Massachusetts Department of Public Health. public of China in response to a request from the United States Government to the Government of

VerDate Sep 11 2014 20:23 Dec 17, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\RECORD19\SEPTEMBER\D25SE9.REC D25SE9 sradovich on DSKJLST7X2PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE September 25, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D1073 Canada for the extradition of a Huawei Technologies ADVANCE APPROPRIATIONS: PROTECTING Co., Ltd., executive. H. Res. 543, H.R. 3289, H.R. TRIBAL COMMUNITIES FROM THE EFFECTS 4270, and H. Res. 387 were ordered reported, as OF A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN amended. H. Res. 517, H. Res. 552, and H. Res. Committee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee for In- 521 were ordered reported, without amendment. digenous Peoples of the United States held a hearing entitled ‘‘Advance Appropriations: Protecting Tribal ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF CUTTING Communities from the Effects of a Government FOREIGN ASSISTANCE TO CENTRAL Shutdown’’. Testimony was heard from Representa- AMERICA tives McCollum and Young; Jason Freihage, Deputy Committee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on the Assistant Secretary for Management, Office of the Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, and Trade Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, Department of held a hearing entitled ‘‘Assessing the Impact of the Interior; Rear Admiral Michael D. Weahkee, Cutting Foreign Assistance to Central America’’. Principal Deputy Director, Indian Health Service, Testimony was heard from public witnesses. Department of Health and Human Services; and public witnesses. MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES NEXTGEN FEDS: RECRUITING THE NEXT Committee on Homeland Security: Full Committee held GENERATION OF PUBLIC SERVANTS a markup on H.R.1975, the ‘‘Cybersecurity Advisory Committee Authorization Act of 2019’’; H.R.4432, Committee on Oversight and Reform: Subcommittee on the ‘‘Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Government Operations held a hearing entitled Drones and Emerging Threats Act’’. H.R. 4432 and ‘‘NextGen Feds: Recruiting the Next Generation of H.R. 1975 were ordered reported, as amended. Public Servants’’. Testimony was heard from Rep- resentative Carolyn B. Maloney of New York; Robert PROTECTING AMERICA FROM ASSAULT Goldenkoff, Director of Strategic Issues, Government Accountability Office; and public witnesses. WEAPONS Committee on the Judiciary: Full Committee held a RELATING TO A NATIONAL EMERGENCY hearing entitled ‘‘Protecting America from Assault DECLARED BY THE PRESIDENT ON Weapons’’. Testimony was heard from Nan Whaley, FEBRUARY 15, 2019 Mayor, Dayton, Ohio; RaShall Brackney, Chief of Committee on Rules: Full Committee held a hearing on Police, Charlottesville, Virginia; and public wit- S.J. Res. 54, relating to a national emergency de- nesses. clared by the President on February 15, 2019. The Committee granted, by record vote of 9–4, a closed MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES rule providing for consideration of S.J. Res. 54, Re- Committee on Natural Resources: Full Committee held lating to a national emergency declared by the Presi- a markup on H.R. 729, the ‘‘Tribal Coastal Resil- dent on February 15, 2019. The rule provides one iency Act’’; H.R. 925, the ‘‘North American Wet- hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the lands Conservation Extension Act’’; H.R. 1472, to chair and ranking minority member of the Com- rename the Homestead National Monument of mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The America near Beatrice, Nebraska, as the Homestead rule waives all points of order against consideration National Historical Park; H.R. 1487, the ‘‘Santa of the joint resolution. The rule provides that the Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Bound- joint resolution shall be considered as read. The rule ary Adjustment Study Act’’; H.R. 1492, the ‘‘Yucca waives all points of order against provisions in the House National Monument Boundary Revision Act’’; joint resolution. Finally, the rule provides one mo- H.R. 1747, the ‘‘National Fish Habitat Conservation tion to commit. Through Partnerships Act’’; H.R. 2185, the ‘‘Dis- trict of Columbia Flood Prevention Act of 2019’’; MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES H.R. 3115, the ‘‘Living Shorelines Act of 2019’’; Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Full Com- H.R. 3541, the ‘‘Coastal State Climate Preparedness mittee held a markup on H.R. 4373, the ‘‘Engineer- Act of 2019’’; and H.R. 3596, the ‘‘Keep America’s ing Biology Research and Development Act of Waterfronts Working Act’’. H.R. 729, H.R. 925, 2019’’; H.R. 4372, the ‘‘MSI STEM Achievement H.R. 1472, H.R. 2185, and H.R. 3541 were or- Act’’; and H.R. 4355, the ‘‘Identifying Outputs of dered reported, without amendment. H.R. 1487, Generative Adversarial Networks Act’’. H.R. 4373, H.R. 1492, H.R. 1747, H.R. 3115, and H.R. 3596 H.R. 4372, and H.R. 4355 were ordered reported, were ordered reported, as amended. as amended.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:29 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D25SE9.REC D25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with DIGEST D1074 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST September 25, 2019 MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR THURSDAY, Committee on Small Business: Full Committee held a SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 markup on H.R. 4406, the ‘‘Small Business Devel- (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) opment Centers Improvement Act of 2019’’; H.R. Senate 4405, the ‘‘Women’s Business Centers Improvements Act of 2019’’; H.R. 4407, the ‘‘SCORE for Small Committee on Appropriations: business meeting to markup Business Act of 2019’’; H.R. 4387, to establish an original bill making appropriations for Interior, Envi- ronment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Growth Accelerator Fund Competition within the September 30, 2020, an original bill making appropria- Small Business Administration, and for other pur- tions for State, Foreign Operations, and related programs poses. H.R. 4406, H.R. 4405, H.R. 4407, and H.R. for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, an original 4387 were ordered reported, without amendment. bill making appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending LANDLORD AND TENANT: THE TRUMP September 30, 2020, an original bill making appropria- ADMINISTRATION’S OVERSIGHT OF THE tions for Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending TRUMP INTERNATIONAL HOTEL LEASE September 30, 2020, and an original bill making appro- priations for Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Sub- September 30, 2020, 9:30 a.m., SD–106. committee on Economic Development, Public Build- Committee on Foreign Relations: Subcommittee on East ings, and Emergency Management held a hearing en- Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy, titled ‘‘Landlord and Tenant: The Trump Adminis- to hold hearings to examine the Hong Kong emergency, tration’s Oversight of the Trump International Hotel focusing on securing freedom, autonomy, and human Lease’’. Testimony was heard from Daniel Mathews, rights, 10:45 a.m., SD–419. Public Buildings Commissioner, General Services Committee on the Judiciary: business meeting to consider Administration; Carol F. Ochoa, Inspector General, S. 2132, to promote security and provide justice for General Services Administration; Michael A. Foster, United States victims of international terrorism, S. 2511, to amend title 40, United States Code, to provide the Legislative Attorney, American Law Division, Con- Marshal of the Supreme Court of the United States and gressional Research Service, Library of Congress; and Supreme Court Police with the authority to protect the public witnesses. Chief Justice of the United States, any Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, and other individuals in any loca- COAST GUARD AND PORT tion, and the nominations of Halil Suleyman Ozerden, of INFRASTRUCTURE: BUILT TO LAST? Mississippi, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Sub- Fifth Circuit, David B. Barlow, to be United States Dis- committee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transpor- trict Judge for the District of Utah, John Fitzgerald Kness, to be United States District Judge for the North- tation held a hearing entitled ‘‘Coast Guard and Port ern District of Illinois, R. Austin Huffaker, Jr., to be Infrastructure: Built to Last?’’. Testimony was heard United States District Judge for the Middle District of from Rear Admiral Nathan Moore, Assistant Com- Alabama, Lee Philip Rudofsky, to be United States Dis- mandant for Engineering and Logistics, U.S. Coast trict Judge for the Eastern District of Arkansas, Justin Guard; Nathan Anderson, Acting Director, Home- Reed Walker, to be United States District Judge for the land Security and Justice, General Accountability Western District of Kentucky, Eleni Maria Roumel, of Office; Rear Admiral Ann C. Phillips, U.S. Navy Maryland, to be a Judge of the United States Court of (Ret.), Special Assistant to the Governor for Coastal Federal Claims, Steven J. Menashi, to be United States Adaptation and Protection, Office of the Governor, Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit, Karen Spencer Virginia; and public witnesses. Marston, to be United States District Judge for the East- ern District of Pennsylvania, Richard Earnest Myers II, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District MISSION CRITICAL: CARE IN THE of North Carolina, Anuraag Singhal, to be United States COMMUNITY UPDATE District Judge for the Southern District of Florida, and Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Subcommittee on Kenneth Charles Canterbury, Jr., of South Carolina, to be Health held a hearing entitled ‘‘MISSION Critical: Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Ex- Care in the Community Update’’. Testimony was plosives, and David M. DeVillers, to be United States At- heard from Richard Stone, Executive in Charge, Vet- torney for the Southern District of Ohio, both of the De- partment of Justice, 10 a.m., SD–226. erans’ Health Administration, Department of Vet- Select Committee on Intelligence: to receive a closed brief- erans Affairs; and public witnesses. ing on certain intelligence matters, 11 a.m., SH–219. Full Committee, closed business meeting to consider pending intelligence matters; to be immediately followed Joint Meetings by a closed briefing on certain intelligence matters, 2 No joint committee meetings were held. p.m., SH–219.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:29 Sep 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D25SE9.REC D25SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with DIGEST September 25, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D1075 House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Emer- gency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery, hearing en- Committee on Agriculture, Subcommittee on Conservation titled ‘‘Engaging the Community: Perspectives on School and Forestry, hearing entitled ‘‘The National Forest Sys- Security’’, 10 a.m., 310 Cannon. tem: Restoring our Forest Infrastructure’’, 10 a.m., 1300 Subcommittee on Oversight, Management and Ac- Longworth. countability, hearing entitled ‘‘Oversight of ICE Deten- Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Financial tion Facilities: Is DHS Doing Enough?’’, 2 p.m., 310 Services and General Government, hearing entitled ‘‘IRS Cannon. Oversight: Treasury Inspector General for Tax Adminis- Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Immigra- tration’’, 3 p.m., 2358–A Rayburn. tion and Citizenship, hearing entitled ‘‘The Expansion Committee on Education and Labor, Subcommittee on and Troubling Use of ICE Detention’’, 10:30 a.m., 2141 Workforce Protections, hearing entitled ‘‘Misclassification Rayburn. of Employees: Examining the Costs to Workers, Busi- Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the nesses, and the Economy’’, 10:15 a.m., 2175 Rayburn. Internet, hearing entitled ‘‘The Federal Judiciary in the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and 21st Century: Ensuring the Public’s Right of Access to Pensions, hearing entitled ‘‘Making Health Care More Af- the Courts’’, 2 p.m., 2141 Rayburn. fordable: Lowering Drug Prices and Increasing Trans- Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Se- parency’’, 2 p.m., 2175 Rayburn. curity, hearing entitled ‘‘Community Responses to Gun Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on En- Violence in our Cities’’, 12 p.m., 2237 Rayburn. vironment and Climate Change, markup on H.R. 1603, Committee on Natural Resources, Full Committee, hearing the ‘‘Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019’’; entitled ‘‘The Department of the Interior’s Failure to Co- H.R. 535, the ‘‘PFAS Action Act of 2019’’; H.R. 2377, operate with Congressional Oversight Requests’’, 2 p.m., the ‘‘Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Act of 2019’’; 1324 Longworth. H.R. 2533, the ‘‘Providing Financial Assistance for Safe Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Full Com- Drinking Water Act’’; H.R. 2566, a bill to require the mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Understanding, Forecasting, and Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to Communicating Extreme Weather in a Changing Cli- revise the Safer Choice Standard to provide for a Safer mate’’, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. Choice label for pots, pans, and cooking utensils that do Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, hearing not contain PFAS, and for other purposes; H.R. 2570, entitled ‘‘Online Imposters and Disinformation’’, 2 p.m., the ‘‘PFAS User Fee Act of 2019’’; H.R. 2577, the 2318 Rayburn. ‘‘PFAS Right-To-Know Act’’; H.R. 2591, the ‘‘PFAS Committee on Small Business, Full Committee, hearing Waste Incineration Ban Act of 2019’’; H.R. 2596, the entitled ‘‘SBA Management Review: Small Business In- ‘‘Protecting Communities from New PFAS Act’’; H.R. vestment Company Program’’, 11:30 a.m., 2360 Ray- 2600, the ‘‘Toxic PFAS Control Act’’; H.R. 2605, the burn. ‘‘PROTECT Act of 2019’’; H.R. 2608, the ‘‘PFAS Test- Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Sub- ing Act of 2019’’; H.R. 2626, the ‘‘PFAS Accountability committee on Aviation, hearing entitled ‘‘A Work in Act of 2019’’; H.R. 2638, a bill to direct the Adminis- Progress: Implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018’’, 10 a.m., 2167 Rayburn. trator of the Environment Protection Agency to issue Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Subcommittee on Tech- guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam con- nology Modernization, hearing entitled ‘‘The Future of taining PFAS, and for other purposes; and H.R. 2699, VA Scheduling: Implementing a Commercial Off the the ‘‘Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2019’’, Shelf Scheduling Solution at the Department of Veterans 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. Affairs’’, 10 a.m., HVC–210. Committee on Financial Services, Full Committee, hearing Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Over- entitled ‘‘Examining Legislation to Protect Consumers sight, hearing entitled ‘‘The Public Health Consequences and Small Business Owners from Abusive Debt Collection and Costs of Gun Violence’’, 10 a.m., 1100 Longworth. Practices’’, 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Full Com- Task Force on Financial Technology, hearing entitled mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Whistleblower Disclosure’’, 9 ‘‘The Future of Real-Time Payments’’, 2 p.m., 2128 Ray- a.m., 2154 Rayburn. burn. Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, Full Committee, Committee on Foreign Affairs, Full Committee; and Full hearing entitled ‘‘Solving the Climate Crisis: Reducing Committee of the House Committee on Natural Re- Industrial Emissions Through U.S. Innovation’’, 2 p.m., sources, joint hearing entitled ‘‘Sustaining U.S. Pacific In- HVC–210. sular Relationships’’, 10 a.m., 2172 Rayburn. Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress, Full Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, and Nonprolifera- Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Promoting Civility and tion, hearing entitled ‘‘U.S. Nonproliferation Policy and Building a More Collaborative Congress’’, 10 a.m., 210 the FY 2020 Budget’’, 2 p.m., 2172 Rayburn. Cannon.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m., Thursday, September 26 10 a.m., Thursday, September 26

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Thursday: Senate will begin consideration Program for Thursday: Consideration of H.R. 3525— of H.R. 4378, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and U.S. Border Patrol Medical Screening Standards Act. Health Extenders Act of 2019. At 12:15 p.m., Senate will vote on or in relation to Paul Amendment No. 942 to H.R. 4378 and passage of the bill. At 1:30 p.m., Senate will vote on confirmation of the nominations of Gen. John E. Hyten for appointment as Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Eugene Scalia, of Virginia, to be Secretary of Labor.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Johnson, Eddie Bernice, Tex., E1205 Norton, Eleanor Holmes, The District of Columbia, LaHood, Darin, Ill., E1206 E1205 Cleaver, Emanuel, Mo., E1207 Loudermilk, Barry, Ga., E1206 Riggleman, Denver, Va., E1207 Espaillat, Adriano, N.Y., E1207 Luria, Elaine G., Va., E1206 Stefanik, Elise M., N.Y., E1208 Fudge, Marcia L., Ohio, E1206 Tlaib, Rashida, Mich., E1207 McAdams, Ben, Utah, E1205 Herrera Beutler, Jaime, Wash., E1208 Walorski, Jackie, Ind., E1207

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