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Vol. 167 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 2021 No. 82 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was impacted by horrific events. They pre- I wholeheartedly agree with my called to order by the Speaker pro tem- vent the tragedy from fading from our friend, the chief of police in Chambers- pore (Mr. CORREA). memories by educating the generations burg, and Congress must do our part to f to come, and they highlight the mod- support these heroes. Instead of talk- ern-day implications of such events. ing about defunding the police, we DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO My resolution would provide a day should be working to better train and TEMPORE for slavery remembrance, and the lan- equip law enforcement officers to do The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- guage of the resolution would com- the job that we have entrusted them to fore the House the following commu- memorate the lives of all enslaved peo- do. nication from the Speaker: ple, while condemning the act and the As we move forward, the American WASHINGTON, DC, perpetration as well as perpetuation of people know that Republicans are lead- May 12, 2021. slavery in the United States of Amer- ing commonsense, bipartisan solutions. I hereby appoint the Honorable LUIS J. ica and across the world. For over a year, Senator TIM SCOTT CORREA to act as Speaker pro tempore on The resolution would discuss the and Congressman PETE STAUBER have this day. Middle Passage, the Underground Rail- led our efforts to improve trans- NANCY PELOSI, road, and the lives of Nat Turner, Har- parency, accountability, and training. Speaker of the House of Representatives. riet Tubman, and John Brown. It would Rather than defund or dismantle the f also make the 18 persons who were police, the Justice Act will enact bi- MORNING-HOUR DEBATE elected to Congress from the Recon- partisan reforms to better equip these struction era as honorary cosponsors of brave Americans who serve our com- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the resolution in a posthumous way. munities. I was proud to cosponsor that ant to the order of the House of Janu- I am proud to do this, and I ask that legislation, and I encourage my col- ary 4, 2021, the Chair will now recog- all Members please consider becoming leagues on all sides of the political nize Members from lists submitted by original cosponsors of the resolution. spectrum to join us in this common- the majority and minority leaders for f sense approach. morning-hour debate. Democrats say that they want to The Chair will alternate recognition NATIONAL POLICE WEEK work together on police reform. Now is between the parties, with time equally The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the chance. Getting this right today is allocated between the parties and each Chair recognizes the gentleman from critical for the future of policing in our Member other than the majority and Pennsylvania (Mr. JOYCE) for 5 min- Nation. We cannot allow the radical minority leaders and the minority utes. left to erode trust in the justice system whip limited to 5 minutes, but in no Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. and degrade the good name of the pub- event shall debate continue beyond Speaker, equal justice under the law is lic servants for the sake of their own 11:50 a.m. a cornerstone of our American democ- woke agenda. Right now, our law en- f racy. At home in Pennsylvania and forcement community is facing unprec- around our country, our communities edented attacks. Every day, the left SLAVERY REMEMBRANCE DAY are blessed with dedicated law enforce- threatens to abandon these heroes who The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ment officers who work daily to pro- protect us. Chair recognizes the gentleman from tect and to serve. During National Po- Chief Camacho leads an exemplary Texas (Mr. GREEN) for 5 minutes. lice Week, the American people honor police force in Franklin County, Penn- Mr. GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, and thank the law enforcement officers sylvania. He and the vast majority of the British statesman, Sir Winston who keep us safe each and every day. the law enforcement community go Churchill, is credited with having stat- While no organization is perfect, our above and beyond to protect our com- ed that those who fail to learn from local police work hard to uphold the munities. history are doomed to repeat it. This is law and maintain peace in our commu- As a nation, we must never turn our the reason why, in part, I will be intro- nities. As Chambersburg Police Chief backs on the police. We must never ducing legislation for a slavery remem- Ron Camacho told me just this week, defund the police. During National Po- brance day. Currently, no such day ex- good police forces are centered on pro- lice Week and throughout this year, it ists in the United States. tecting and learning how to protect is my privilege to stand with the thin National days of remembrance pro- better. He said that good police forces blue line, and I will always back the vide an effective means to honor those are constantly evolving and improving. blue.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:36 May 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12MY7.000 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H2200 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 12, 2021 OUR DEDICATED STAFF diciary Committee recently adopted a bor and American against American on The SPEAKER pro tempore. The measure on a party-line vote to estab- the basis of their race. They say this is Chair recognizes the gentleman from lish a commission with the avowed pur- healing. It is precisely the opposite. Washington (Mr. KILMER) for 5 min- pose of enshrining racism into law They know it. Indeed, they count on it. I think all Americans of goodwill and utes. under the guise of slavery reparations. of every race and creed have had Mr. KILMER. Mr. Speaker, staff are The biased composition of this com- enough of this. We are tired of seeing the backbone of this institution. In mission—there is not a single Repub- our children taught to hate themselves fact, the Select Committee on the Mod- lican appointment—lays its intent bare and to hate each other. We are tired of ernization of Congress, over the course for all to see. It is designed to reach seeing our country demonized as racist of the last few weeks, has had hearings into the dead past, revive its most ma- by those whose first and solitary focus specifically related to how this institu- levolent conflicts, and reintroduce is on race. We are tired of the lie that tion can recruit, retain, and have more them into our age. our Nation is systemically racist when diverse staffs. I cannot imagine a more divisive, po- it has done more to produce a civil and The staffs who work in Congress are larizing, or unjust measure than one that would use government force to re- tolerant multiracial society than any dedicated public servants who are here people in the history of civilization. because they want to do meaningful quire people who never owned slaves to pay reparations to people who never It is long past time that every Amer- work for our country. Today, I want to ican of every heritage denounces this rise to say thank you to some very tal- were slaves—based not on anything they did, but solely because of what evil for what it is and to extirpate from ented and very special staffers who our civil discourse those race-baiters of were instrumental to the success of the race they were born. History offers us an inexhaustible every persuasion who have polluted our Select Committee on the Moderniza- supply of grievances and injustices national dialogue and corrupted our tion of Congress in the 116th Congress: that are powerful enough to stoke national heritage. Allie Neill, Jake Olson, Danielle Stew- hatreds and resentments that can tear f art, Mariah Harding, and SoRelle any society apart. That is what this Gaynor. PROTECT THE RAIZAL PEOPLE OF movement is all about. It is evil in its As chair of the Select Committee on THE SAN ANDRES ARCHIPELAGO effect, if not in its intent. the Modernization of Congress, I was Lincoln often pointed out that our The SPEAKER pro tempore. The fortunate to have Ms. Neill and Mr. country was born into a world where Chair recognizes the gentleman from Olson at the helm leading our staff and slavery was an established institution. Massachusetts (Mr. MCGOVERN) for 5 guiding our members through an in- The American Founders reviled it, and minutes. Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I have credibly productive 2 years. Their dedi- they placed principles in our founding very strong views about the national cation to our bipartisan mission along documents that they were confident protest taking place across Colombia with their institutional expertise was would ultimately place that wicked in- over the past 2 weeks and the abso- critical to the committee’s success. To stitution upon the course of ultimate lutely brutal response against the dem- their credit, when they came in to do extinction and would lead to a republic onstrators by the Colombian public se- the work of our committee, they where men and women of every race weren’t wearing red jerseys or blue jer- curity forces. and background could, together, enjoy But today, I rise about a very dif- seys. They were wearing jerseys that the blessings of liberty. Equal justice said: Let’s try to make Congress work ferent and specific human rights crisis under law means a colorblind society in Colombia, one that receives little better for the American people. where race simply becomes irrelevant, On top of that, Ms. Stewart did an attention in the United States and and until recently, we had made tre- from the international community. I extraordinary job of amplifying the mendous progress toward that vision as work of our committee and sharing it am speaking about the plight of the a nation. Raizal people who have lived for cen- with the American people. Ms. Harding Martin Luther King expressed the turies on the islands that make up the handled the critical behind-the-scenes gold standard of racial harmony: that San Andres archipelago. work like a pro. Under Ms. Gaynor’s di- we should be judged by the content of rection the committee produced an The Raizal are descendants of Pil- our character and not the color of our grim settlers, enslaved Africans, Amer- outstanding final report for the 116th skin. It is the equal protection of the Congress. Indians, and British emigrants. They law and the vision of a colorblind soci- speak Creole English, and most are These staffers exemplify public serv- ety stretching from the American ice at its finest, and I want to rise Protestants. Founders to Lincoln and King that is However, in a twist of fate char- today to thank them for their con- now under attack by the racist left. tributions. acteristic of the history of coloniza- Yes, there are racists in our society. tion, the islands on which they live— f There are racists of all colors in every San Andres, Ketlina, and Old Provi- society; it is the baser side of human THE RACIST LEFT dence—are under the sovereignty of Co- nature. But no nation has struggled lombia, whose population is Spanish The SPEAKER pro tempore. The harder to transcend that nature and speaking and largely Catholic. It has Chair recognizes the gentleman from isolate and marginalize its racists than been that way since the 1800s. California (Mr. MCCLINTOCK) for 5 min- have Americans. utes. Yes, extremely damaging and foolish b 1015 Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, rac- policies have disproportionately im- For a long time, the Raizal were left ism is the practice of according rights pacted Black communities in recent largely to their own devices. They were and privileges to an individual not decades. Union-dominated schools that self-governed with a self-sustaining based on equality under the law, but, have failed to educate our children in economy. rather, according to what race that inner cities, welfare programs that But in the 1950s, the Colombian Gov- person was born. It is antithetical to have destroyed families, and the with- ernment decided to strengthen control every principle our country was found- drawal of police protection from crime- over the islands by promoting tourism ed upon, from the promise of our Dec- plagued neighborhoods are certainly and mass migration from the main- laration of Independence that all men among them. But these policies dev- land. The result is that San Andres, the are created equal to the equal protec- astate every community where they largest of the islands, is extremely tion clause of our Constitution. It was are practiced, regardless of race. The overpopulated. The Raizal have been a malignancy we fought a civil war to answer is to change those policies, not reduced to minority status on that is- remove. For generations, it has been to excuse them because they are ideo- land. And the development for tourism denounced by every American of good- logically pleasing to the left. has so seriously damaged the pristine will for the evil that it is. The racist left is content to ignore environment that UNESCO tried to Yet, this dangerous social pathology all of these current ills. It, instead, at- protect it by declaring it a biosphere is now rampant in this House. The Ju- tempts to set neighbor against neigh- reserve in 2000.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:36 May 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12MY7.003 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE May 12, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2201 But the smaller islands of Old Provi- dock instead, and end further mili- camps, forcing privates to work, and dence, accessible only by ferry or small tarization of the islands. sending noncommissioned officers, in- plane, and Ketlina, connected by a I urge a thorough review of any U.S. cluding George, on a 5-month walk bridge, largely escaped the fate of San Government resources used for post- across Europe that broke their souls Andres. The population of both is al- Iota reconstruction to ensure that they and their bodies. most entirely Raizal, and their commu- were expended in full compliance with George tells many vivid stories of the nities have successfully resisted efforts requirements of prior consultation. cold winter, lack of food and sleep, ab- to bring in big development projects or And I encourage the United Nations horrent treatment by their captors, build military installations there until and the Inter-American human rights and the good friends made along the now. bodies to immediately review the situ- way. The islands were hit very hard by ation of the Raizal people and issue Thankfully, George was liberated on Hurricane Iota last November. On Old new recommendations to the Colom- April 14, 1945. Providence, hundreds of houses were bian Government to ensure that their In October 1945, George was dis- damaged and hundreds more destroyed rights are fully protected going for- charged and returned to America. After completely. ward. a very long bus ride home, he arrived Colombian President Ivan Duque f at his Alabama hometown, where his promised to rebuild in 100 days. It has sister was so excited to see him that CELEBRATING GEORGE MILLS’ now been 6 months. The next hurricane she forgot to unlatch the screen door 100TH BIRTHDAY season is on the horizon, and recon- and his faithful bulldog nearly broke struction is nowhere near complete. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The down the door to get to him. The delay is partly due to the gov- Chair recognizes the gentleman from Four years later, George and his wife, ernment’s failure to properly consult Alabama (Mr. BROOKS) for 5 minutes. Charlie, were married. They enjoyed 66 with those most affected. But what the Mr. BROOKS. Mr. Speaker, I rise years of marriage before Charlie passed government did do was allow the Co- today to honor George Mills, an ex- away in December 2015. lombian Navy to take advantage of the traordinary Alabamian I recently met In 1983, George retired but stayed crisis and build a new dock, a project in Decatur at a Kiwanis pancake busy, traveling with his wife across the community had previously rejected breakfast. George is a former World America, Canada, and Europe, while due to the risk of environmental dam- War II prisoner of war and will cele- looking up George’s Army buddies age. brate his 100th birthday on May 23. along the way. The navy has installed its dock near The youngest of eight children, One of George’s proudest moments a fishermen’s co-op whose own dock George graduated from Decatur High came on November 16, 2006, when was destroyed by Iota, cutting off its School in 1939. While in high school, France’s President named George Mills members’ access. In response, fisher- George worked for Western Union, de- a Chevalier for his gallantry during the men whose livelihoods are at risk have livering telegrams on his bicycle from liberation of France. been protesting for 62 days. 5 to 11 every night. After high school There is a profound difference of vi- Vigorous as ever, George is involved graduation, George sold pianos for sion between the islanders and the in the Military Order of the Purple Forbes Piano Company. mainlanders. The Raizal fear that if Heart, The American Legion, the VFW, In 1942, at age 21, George Mills en- the government continues to ignore the Masonic Lodge, the Kiwanis Club, listed in the Army and was assigned to them, their way of life in Old Provi- and several other community organiza- Company E, 109th Division under Gen- dence and Ketlina will be overtaken by tions. eral Omar Bradley, making him a the mainland population, as has hap- He is a frequent speaker at several member of one of World War II’s best- pened in San Andres. That would be a local high schools, community organi- trained divisions. major violation of the human rights of zations, and church groups. A true Sergeant Mills arrived on Omaha the Raizal people. southern gentleman, he is a beloved In 2004, when the U.N. Special Beach 25 days after D-day. For 7 representative of America’s Greatest Rapporteur on racism visited the archi- months, he was in combat and engaged Generation. pelago, the Raizal communities com- in four major battles, including the Mr. Speaker, George Mills’ exem- plained of political discrimination and Battle of Normandy, the Battle of the plary service to America and his local marginalization from the decision- Bulge, and the battle at the Hurtgen community is emblematic of what making processes that affected their Forest. makes America a great nation. territory. They also described cultural After the Hurtgen Forest battle, I wish George Mills the very best as domination by the mainland, for exam- George and his company were sent to he and his family celebrate his 100th ple, the exclusive use of Spanish as the the Germany-Luxembourg border, birthday. language of instruction and pressure to where, one morning, they were awak- f convert to Catholicism to be able to ened by exploding rockets and artil- lery. His company was surrounded by HONORING THE LIFE OF THOMAS advance economically. HESS More than 15 years later, the Colom- 15,000 Axis forces. Despite over- bian Government persists with many of whelming odds, they held their ground The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the same practices that led the Raizal for several days. Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from to lodge those human rights com- Eventually, Axis forces blew a hole in Michigan (Ms. STEVENS) for 5 minutes. plaints. the house Mills was sheltered in. Ba- Ms. STEVENS. Mr. Speaker, I rise It is time to change course. It is time zookas and flamethrowers followed, today in honor of my incredible friend, to prioritize the human rights of the setting the entire house on fire. George Tom Hess, a beloved resident of North- Raizal people. It is time for the govern- was injured by shrapnel. ville, Michigan, who we lost last month ment to recognize the Raizal as legiti- On December 18, 1944, after more after a courageous battle with cancer mate interlocutors and respect their than 2 years of service, George was cap- at the age of 76. right to protect their ancestral lands. tured by the Germans. After the fight, Tom was born in Detroit in the sum- I urge the Duque government to ac- the Germans flattened the surrounding mer of 1944 to Raymond and Jessie celerate reconstruction so that the town, shooting civilians and the Hess. people have adequate shelter and med- mayor. After graduating from Michigan ical facilities as soon as possible, cer- The Germans interrogated the sol- State University in 1966, he joined the tainly before the next hurricane sea- diers before taking them to a German United States Army, where he attended son. POW camp, where they were Infantry Officer Candidate School. He I urge the government to stop im- fingerprinted, photographed, given dog went on to complete all the training porting labor from the mainland and, tags, and registered as prisoners of necessary to become a Green Beret and instead, employ local Raizal workers. war. They remained there for 2 days be- proudly served his country as a first I urge the government to remove the fore the Germans segregated the sol- lieutenant during the Vietnam war. navy’s new dock, rebuild the co-op’s diers, sending officers to concentration This was something that Tom was

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:36 May 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12MY7.005 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H2202 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 12, 2021 deeply proud of, his service to the had this model train station that we When a local business was being robbed country. would, during the pandemic, go down at gunpoint, Officer Hetland attempted Upon his honorable discharge from and look at. He disassembled it and to stop the suspect. Officer Hetland the Army, Tom returned to Detroit, gave it to a museum before he passed was murdered. He was shot in the chest where he graduated from Wayne State away. So, he beat the pandemic trend. by this criminal. He died protecting University Law School and was admit- We know that Tom is survived by his our community. ted to both the Michigan and Florida loving wife of 29 years, Janet Hess; his We have seen antipolice rhetoric go Bar Associations. He became the man- children, his son, Raymond, and his be- too far. After riots broke out in Keno- aging partner of a law firm in Daytona loved granddaughter, Hazel; his in- sha, officers from Kenosha, Racine, Beach and had many exciting real es- laws; many nieces and nephews; and ex- Walworth, Rock, Waukesha, and Mil- tate ventures in Florida before moving tended family members throughout waukee Counties and across the State back to metro Detroit in 1990 to estab- Michigan and Indiana. of Wisconsin put their lives on the line lish his own firm, where he practiced The family pays tribute to Angela to defend Kenosha and protect the peo- for another 18 years. Hospice, providers who I had the ple in our communities. Tom married his exceptional wife, chance to meet when I was visiting I will never forget hearing those Janet, in 1991. Together, they opened with Tom, for their tireless work and same vulgar chants when criminals at- their hearts and their home in North- dedication to the people in the most sa- tacked officers in the streets of Keno- ville to members of our community on cred time in their life, and, of course, sha. As fires were being set throughout countless occasions. the VA hospital in Ann Arbor, which the city, I remember watching officers This was the stuff that the Demo- Tom loved so dearly. duck as Molotov cocktails were being crats of Western Wayne County are I thank my colleagues for joining me thrown at them, as water bottles filled made of, and it is what raised me as a and recognizing my beloved con- with concrete were being thrown at young candidate for Congress to propel stituent, Tom Hess. them and hurled in their direction. me into office. f Even as an officer was struck in the Their generosity was boundless and head by a brick and knocked uncon- their ability to connect people endless. b 1030 scious, the criminals cheered. That is It is something that we will remember HONORING MEN AND WOMEN OF unbelievable. That is heartbreaking. for all of time, in their home, in down- LAW ENFORCEMENT Violence towards our police officers town Northville, that looked as if it is something our Nation cannot tol- was built in the 1800s but was actually The SPEAKER pro tempore. The erate. We should collectively speak out built by Tom himself. Chair recognizes the gentleman from against the attacks on our police and With his generous spirit and political Wisconsin (Mr. STEIL) for 5 minutes. against the calls to defund the police. acumen, Tom was a tireless advocate Mr. STEIL. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise We should be supporting our men and for the causes closest to his heart. He during National Police Week to honor women in law enforcement. cared very deeply about the work being the men and women of the law enforce- To the members of the law enforce- done in this Chamber, and he was fo- ment community and to condemn the ment community, I want you to know cused on efforts to make our democ- ongoing attacks of those members of this: The people of Wisconsin’s First racy more fair, strong, and inclusive our law enforcement community. Congressional District say: Thank you; for generations to come. In particular, to Wisconsin’s law en- thank you for keeping us safe. forcement community, I say: Thank During my final visit to Mr. Hess, f when I got the opportunity to say you. good-bye to him—because in classic The past year has been particularly REJECT THE INSULAR CASES Tom Hess fashion, he insisted, as he tough on our law enforcement officers. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The lay in hospice, on having an open, liv- Just outside the State Capitol of Wis- Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from ing wake—he looked me in the eye and consin in Madison is the Wisconsin the Virgin Islands (Ms. PLASKETT) for 5 said to me that his ultimate wish, his Law Enforcement Memorial. minutes. dying wish, was to see H.R. 1, the For Last year, this memorial was vandal- Ms. PLASKETT. Mr. Speaker, today, the People Act, signed into law. ized. A criminal took a sledgehammer the House is holding a hearing on the He was passionately committed to to the granite, which is etched with the insular cases, doctrines which hold the ensuring the success of our democracy, names of the men and women who died territories in a perpetual state of colo- and he recognized the historic oppor- in the line of duty protecting our com- nialism. tunity we have before us right now to munities. Earlier this year, I served as a House bring our elections into the 21st cen- Last week, six more heroes had their impeachment manager in the second tury and to ensure that everyone has names added to the law enforcement trial of President Donald Trump. My the right to vote. He looked me in the memorial, but the ceremony was inter- presence on the floor of the U.S. Senate eye and said: I ask you to tell your col- rupted by antipolice protestors. During carried a great deal of meaning for me. leagues on both sides of the aisle, but the prayer, protestors yelled that the It also said a lot about America. most penetratingly, the other side of deaths of these officers, whose names Although I was making the case, I the aisle, to join you in getting H.R. 1 were being etched into the memorial, was unable to actually cast a vote in done. were not a sacrifice. the House. My constituents in the Vir- Now, we know we have taken the Antipolice protestors held up signs gin Islands, U.S. citizens, remain un- H.R. 1 vote in this Chamber, and it is with hateful words and disrupted a sol- able to vote for President, lack any going to the Senate. So I send the mes- emn ceremony with vile chants. It was voice in the Senate, and have only a sage from Northville, Michigan, as any disgusting to see the absolute lack of limited vote in the House. good representative of their constitu- respect and the display of hatred and The second-class treatment of the ents would do: Pass H.R. 1 now. Send complete ignorance. territories is not just unfair; it is un- this to the President’s desk for his sig- Contrary to the antipolice protestors American. More than 3.5 million Amer- nature. at the ceremony, these officers are he- icans are denied the right to vote sim- Tom showed us a life well-lived. For roes. They died protecting us. They ply because of where they live, whether if cleanliness and perfection of home is died protecting our communities. it is Puerto Rico; Guam; Northern Mar- godliness, that was Tom and Janet. Let me tell you about just one of iana Islands; American Samoa; or my The Wall Street Journal in August them. Officer John Hetland was one of home, the Virgin Islands of the United 2020, just last year, reflecting on the the names added to the Wisconsin me- States. This number of people is equiv- hobbies that people were taking up in morial this year. He was a 24-year vet- alent to the population of the five the pandemic, shared stories about peo- eran of the Racine Police Department. smallest States combined, and each of ple building model trains in the bottom Officer Hetland was a hero. He made a the territories send more men and of their homes, and that was something commitment to serve and protect our women to the military per capita than that Tom already had in his home. He communities, whether on or off duty. any State.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:41 May 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12MY7.006 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE May 12, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2203 More than 98 percent of the terri- House should not continue to defend from the pandemic and the relaxing of torial residents are racial or ethnic mi- and utilize the insular cases to deny a number of protocols and controls, the norities like me, a fact that cannot be people living in the territories basic CDC’s newly released guidelines for a mere coincidence in our continuing rights. summer camps is both overly cautious, disenfranchisement, which extends Making sure that 3.5 million U.S. rigid, and unscientific. well past the century mark. citizens can vote is not a partisan Many of us have fond memories of Our Nation’s Founders never in- issue. Of my four other colleagues in spending time with friends and family, tended our country to work this way. the territories, two are Democrats and including a week at summer camp. Alexander Hamilton, as a young man, two are Republicans. We are not a Summer camps are a staple of child- arrived in New York after spending his monolithic people. hood and adolescence. formative years in my home on St. Our country has been given a collec- More than 6 million children attend Croix. He and others risked their lives tive opportunity to ask what America the day and overnight summer camps to reject colonialism. They wanted no is and who we are as a people. These in any given year. Denying children part of it. They understood that gov- questions extend to America’s respon- their ability to attend these camps and ernments derive their just powers from sibilities to citizens living in the terri- the opportunity to make a friend, learn the consent of those governed. tories. independence, life skills, learn team- America has, from its inception, in- Please reject the insular cases. work, build self-esteem, and continue cluded U.S. territories. The original f their education beyond the school year understanding was that the Constitu- is atrocious. tion provided a promise of full political SUMMER CAMPS SHOULD REOPEN With over 12,000 summer camps participation to each resident of a ter- WITHOUT MASKS across the country, there are plenty of ritory through eventual statehood. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The opportunities for our children to grow, Until that happened, the Constitution Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from learn, and play. was understood to fully protect their Iowa (Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS) for 5 min- Iowa is home to several great camps, rights. utes. including Forest Lake Baptist Camp in That promise was broken after the Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, my home county; Hertko Hollow, a United States began acquiring island this year, due to the Centers for Dis- camp for children with diabetes; and territories in 1898. During that time, in ease Control and Prevention guidelines Camp Courageous, a camp specifically a series of decisions known collectively restricting outdoor activities, many for children with disabilities. as the insular cases, the Supreme children will be stuck inside when they Summer camps also provide employ- Court invented an unprecedented new should be outdoors in the sunlight ment for over 1.5 million Americans category of unincorporated territories playing, learning new skills, making every year. This represents a great op- whose residents were not on a path to friends, and enjoying their childhoods. portunity for high school students and statehood. Which territories the Court This is not only important for their adults to have great experiences out- determined were unincorporated mental health but also their physical doors while earning an income. turned largely on the Justices at the health and enhancing their immune As a doctor, former president of the time’s view of the people who lived system. Iowa Medical Society, and former di- there—people they labeled in those And it is even more critically impor- rector of the Iowa Department of Pub- court opinions as half-civilized, sav- tant in those States which have still lic Health, I have addressed the sever- ages, alien races, ignorant, and law- not reopened their schools fully to in- ity of COVID–19 and have been a strong less—people like Alexander Hamilton; person learning, despite all scientific and consistent advocate for all three of Camille Pissarro, the founder of Im- evidence to the contrary. the safe and effective vaccines devel- pressionism; Edward Wilmot Blyden, Yesterday, The New York Times re- oped through Operation Warp Speed, the founder of Pan-Africanism; and ported that the CDC had hugely exag- and, in fact, just finished attending and me—lawless, savage. gerated their guidelines by saying that administering vaccines at clinics in all While other racist Supreme Court de- less than 10 percent of COVID–19 trans- 24 counties in my district. cisions from that same era by those mission occurs outdoors, and that the Just a few days ago, the Pfizer vac- same Justices—such as Plessy v. Fer- actual estimate of outdoor trans- cine was given emergency use author- guson—have long been overturned, the mission is somewhere between 0.1 per- ization to be administered to children insular cases remain. The last three ad- cent to 1 percent. 12 to 15 years old. It has been well-doc- ministrations—Bush, Obama, Trump— This misleading guidance from the umented that children are at exceed- have all upheld and fought for these CDC has led to confusion, increased ingly low levels of risk for serious ill- same cases. Indeed, our own House Par- hesitancy to view outdoor activities as ness and that they do not transmit the liamentarian uses the insular cases to safe, and many summer camps have virus. deny the people who live in the terri- been forced to close their doors again COVID–19 deaths were 277 through tories and their representatives full for yet another year. the end of April. To put this in perspec- voting rights on this floor. We have known for quite some time tive, the CDC estimates around 600 The ramifications go well beyond that the risk of transmitting COVID–19 children died of influenza in the 2017– just voting. We do pay billions in Fed- outdoors is exceedingly small. In Iowa, 2018 season; 358 died during the 2009 eral taxes, yet residents of the U.S. ter- there was not a requirement to wear H1N1 pandemic; and each year, more ritories are denied and limited access masks outdoors, even though physical than 700 children die from drowning. to Federal programs and support. Oth- separation and maintaining small We can see the light at the end of erwise, eligible citizens in the terri- group size was encouraged. this pandemic tunnel, and as the num- tories are denied SSI, leaving our most Due to shelter-at-home orders, the ber of Americans who are vaccinated vulnerable seniors and disabled to fend numbers of cases of youth depression, continues to grow, coupled with those for themselves. Federal programs like anxiety, attempted suicides, suicides, who have natural immunity from hav- Medicaid, SNAP, child tax credit, and increased drug use, and hospitaliza- ing the disease, I expect to see a return the earned income tax credit are tions have continued to increase, de- to normalcy and a return to pre-pan- capped or denied altogether. spite the overall decrease in new demic life. A return to normal includes The Supreme Court will soon tackle COVID cases, hospitalizations, and allowing our kids to be kids. questions of Federal discrimination mortality rates. I am hopeful that we will be able to against citizens in the territories in A staggering report from the CDC send our children to summer camp in United States v. Vaello-Madero, a case found that from March to October of the coming weeks so that they can where the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2020, mental health emergency depart- have the experience and opportunities First Circuit ruled unconstitutional ment visits from adolescents had in- that they deserve. the arbitrary denial of SSI benefits in creased 31 percent from the same time Time is extraordinarily limited, and Puerto Rico. in 2019. I implore the CDC to act now and allow The Justice Department should not With the good news related to rapidly summer camps to reopen to full activi- continue defending this case. The approaching community immunity ties without the wearing of masks.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:36 May 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12MY7.008 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H2204 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 12, 2021 CHILD TAX CREDIT I will continue to fight for working murderers and rapists, once again put- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The families in Congress so they keep their ting people who are dangerous back on Chair recognizes the gentleman from hard-earned money in their pockets, our streets; eliminated the NYPD California (Mr. CARBAJAL) for 5 min- and every child has the means to plainclothes unit, tying the hands of utes. achieve the American Dream. our police; and then lastly, cutting $1 Mr. CARBAJAL. Mr. Speaker, I was f billion, one-sixth of the NYPD budget. proud to vote for the American Rescue As I mentioned, the 4-year-old girl NYPD SERVES EVEN THROUGH who was shot this weekend, she was Plan because I knew it was the trans- TURMOIL formational investment we needed to just one of 43 individuals shot in the get the pandemic under control and our The SPEAKER pro tempore. The last week, 169 percent increase over the economy back on track. Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from same period last year. There were nine Two months later, it is clear the in- New York (Ms. MALLIOTAKIS) for 5 min- murders last week in New York City, vestment has paid off. We have gotten utes. up 350 percent over the same period more shots in arms, lifted families out Ms. MALLIOTAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I last year. But the trend is not just starting of poverty, helped children get back to rise today during National Police Week now. It is not just the result of school, helped businesses stay open, to thank and show support for our po- defunding the police. It is the other and helped workers keep their jobs. lice officers, particularly the New York Police Department, and also warn my policies, as I have mentioned. Homi- And we are just getting started. cides in 2020 soared 45 percent, shoot- Much of the vital support for workers colleagues of what happens when poli- ings doubled, with 1,868 people shot in and families included in the American ticians think that they know how to do 2020, up from 923 in 2019. This is a result Rescue Plan is still underway. One of the job in the street better than our cops do because I have seen it happen of an abdication of responsibility from these measures is the expansion of the my colleagues on the city and State child tax credit, a historic investment in New York City. I have seen the qual- ity of life deteriorate, I have seen level. in the future of our country. Now they want to take away the It has become harder and harder to crime skyrocket, and we must learn from what has happened here to not qualified immunity from our police of- afford a college education, a home, and ficers, something that many of you childcare. make this mistake and adopt those very policies on the Federal level. voted to do here for our Federal law en- b 1045 This past weekend, we saw three in- forcement officers, despite when they As the cost of living continues to nocent bystanders, one of whom was a already give up their immunity if they soar and wages continue to stagnate, 4-year-old child, shot in broad daylight are not operating within the NYPD the American Dream is slipping out of in the middle of Times Square. Fortu- guidelines, or if they violate someone’s reach for many working families. We nately, NYPD Officer Alyssa Vogel was constitutional rights. There is no question that the demor- need to level the playing field so every there. She sprinted into action to save alization of law enforcement over the child has the opportunity to fulfill these individuals’ lives. That is what past year has contributed to a sharp their potential. this mother was doing Mother’s Day rise in departures from the NYPD, The child tax credit expansion means weekend, and we thank her for her he- which are up 75 percent compared to working-class families will get $300 per roic efforts. 2019, with the lowest number of NYPD child under 6, and $250 per child for Sadly, we also lost a police officer, officers in uniform in over a decade, children aged 7–17. $300 a month helps Anastasios Tsakos, who was in Queens when we have all this rising crime tak- put food on the table so kids do not go directing traffic in the middle of the ing place across our city. It is abso- hungry. It helps pay for child care so night after there was a car accident, lutely disgraceful, Mr. Speaker, and it parents can get back to work and build and he was struck and killed by a hit- must end now. a better life for their families. And it and-run driver who was under the in- City and State have a responsibility helps cover healthcare expenses so fluence and operating an unlicensed ve- to keep the public safe. Quite frankly, children stay healthy. hicle. if they are not going to do it, if my This lifeline benefits a whopping 85 Sadly, this is what our police officers mayor and my Governor continue to percent of the children in my district do each and every day, put their lives tie the hands of our police officers and on the central coast of California. That at risk, sometimes giving up their life not allow them to do their job, then we means a stronger economic foundation to protect the rest of us. need the Federal Government to step for over 135,000 children in our commu- All through the pandemic, we praised in. Send DOJ, ATF, FBI, DEA, and the nity. For the 11,200 children in my them as heroes for working the front U.S. Marshals, because we have a re- community living in poverty, the child line. COVID was the leading cause of sponsibility to the citizens of our city tax credit could make all the difference death for our police officers in 2020. We and Nation to keep them safe. in their lives and their futures. lost eight NYPD officers, sadly. Also, I come from a low-income family my- as we approach the 20th anniversary of f self, a working-class family, so I know 9/11, let’s not forget the sacrifices of LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS that $300 a month would have lifted a our police officers, not only on that ARE DEDICATED HEROES financial burden off my parents’ shoul- day, but in the days since. We continue The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ders, who already worked so hard to to lose people to 9/11-related illnesses. Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from give me and my siblings a chance for a In the NYPD’s case, they lost seven North Carolina (Ms. FOXX) for 5 min- better life. since January 2020. utes. Advance monthly payments of the Mr. Speaker, in New York City, we Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, as we cele- child tax credit will start to be sent have seen policies that have hurt our brate National Police Week, it is im- out in July and last through December law enforcement officers. How did we portant that we remember the innu- 2021. Families will get the remaining get here? Well, decriminalizing qual- merable sacrifices that are made every tax credit when they file their 2021 tax ity-of-life crimes, which was something day by the men and women of law en- returns. Families can make sure they I warned in 2017 that would lead to forcement. get an accurate payment quickly by crimes skyrocketing. The broken win- In communities across America, they filing their 2020 tax return as soon as dows theory is real. serve as the gatekeepers of law and possible. Then you add the State legislature’s order. Even as the far left calls for Even individuals who lost their jobs attempts to reform bail, the rush to defunding the police, these dedicated during the pandemic or do not nor- close Rikers Island, emptying the jails, heroes will not hesitate when called mally file taxes, should file this year to putting dangerous criminals with upon to serve. receive the credit. The IRS needs the lengthy rap sheets back onto our I believe that their hard work should information from the tax returns to streets. be recognized every day because, with- calculate and issue the monthly child The Governor’s Parole Board has re- out them, law and order would cease to tax credit payments. leased over 16 cop killers and other exist and criminality would reign.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:36 May 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12MY7.010 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE May 12, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2205 May God bless the proud women of Don continues to use his personal Bob has spent his life in service to a law enforcement. Under your watch, and professional experience to aid him Nation that he loves. He served at the American people remain protected. in understanding the needs of our vet- Naval Air Station Pearl Harbor, where f erans while solving complex issues as- he worked on December 7, 1941. Shortly sociated with running a leading after witnessing the Pearl Harbor at- HONORING DON BURMAN ON HIS healthcare system for Nebraska and tack, Bob was accepted for Navy flight RETIREMENT western Iowa. training. He was awarded his wings and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Never forgetting the mission of serv- assigned to Fighter Squadron 1. Chair recognizes the gentleman from ice to our veterans, I want to offer my Bob’s life paints a picture of sacrifice Nebraska (Mr. BACON) for 5 minutes. sincere appreciation to Don, who is my and duty that we can all learn from. Mr. BACON. Mr. Speaker, I rise great friend, for his years of dedicated May it serve as a reminder of the price today to recognize Director Don Bur- service to our great Nation and to Ne- that he and others like him paid for man for his nearly 10 years of service braska’s Second Congressional Dis- our freedom. in the United States Air Force, and 8 trict. Don’s accomplishments in his After World War II, Bob did not stop years of service within the Department military service, civil service, and his his commitment to serving our great of Veterans Affairs, 6 of which was in private career are credits to his dedica- Nation. He transferred to the Navy Nebraska’s Second District at the Ne- tion to the provision of world-class Supply Corps, where he worked for 35 braska-Western Iowa Health Care Sys- healthcare no matter the venue. years until his retirement in 1974. tem. Don is retiring from Federal serv- Don’s retirement is well earned and Bob raised five children, four of ice. deserved. I wish Don all the best in his whom also served our Nation. And he is Don is a Vietnam-era veteran. He future endeavors. one of the USS Lexington Museum’s served as a telecommunications center f first volunteers and can often be found specialist, supporting the mission in in the aircraft carrier’s Pearl Harbor Arkansas, Hawaii, also Fort Belvoir HONORING THE LIFE OF ERNEST exhibit. Army installation, and the Defense Nu- EDISON WEST Bob has a true passion for speaking clear Agency in Virginia. Don’s The SPEAKER pro tempore. The with people of all ages about becoming healthcare career spans nearly 33 Chair recognizes the gentleman from personally involved in the United years, 25 of which were in private Kentucky (Mr. MASSIE) for 5 minutes. healthcare. Mr. MASSIE. Mr. Speaker, I rise States’ future, especially by contacting In Nebraska’s Second District, Don today to honor one of my constituents, their elected Representatives. has served since March of 2015 as the Ernie Edison West, who passed from Happy birthday to a true American director of the Nebraska-Western Iowa this life on May 1. His fellow soldiers hero and an inspiration to all of us, Health Care System. During his tenure, knew him as Private First Class West. Captain Batterson. he was instrumental in proposing a His friends knew him as Ernie. Mr. b 1100 partnership between the Department of West bravely served his country during CONGRESS MUST REGULARLY REVIEW MILITARY Veterans Affairs and members of the the Korean War, and his heroic actions ENGAGEMENTS private philanthropic community. His earned him our Nation’s highest mili- Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise vision began a collaboration that pro- tary honors, including both a Medal of today to speak about a bill I am intro- duced the groundbreaking public law Honor from President Eisenhower, and ducing today. This bill is called the known as the CHIP IN for Vets Act of later a Purple Heart. Preventing Endless Armed Conflicts 2016. This law authorized the VA to Although Mr. West lost one of his and Engagement Act, otherwise known carry out a pilot program under which eyes while defending and saving the as the PEACE Act. it may accept donations from non-Fed- lives of several of his fellow soldiers in The Constitution makes it clear that eral entities. Korea, he never considered himself dis- The Nebraska philanthropic commu- abled. As a town mayor, coach, friend, the authority to declare war rests with nity provided a gift of $30 million to be and mentor to many, Mr. West was an Congress, and it is important that used to construct a new 157,000-square- unconditional friend to all he met, and Members of Congress have the oppor- foot ambulatory care clinic located on lived a life of selfless service to his tunity to carry out our duty to regu- the grounds of the Omaha VA Medical community. He worked all his life to larly review current military engage- Center. Through Don’s leadership, te- help veterans and was buried in the ments. Unfortunately, that has not nacity, and innovation, a second pub- very cemetery, the Veterans Cemetery been the case. lic-private partnership recently began. North East in Greenup County, for Today, less than a fifth of the cur- CHI Health and Nebraska-Western Iowa which he, himself, worked to secure the rent Members of Congress voted on the Health Care System opened a new 35- land and the funding. Mr. West’s efforts 2001 and 2002 Authorization for Use of bed Community Living Center for vet- were also crucial to the establishment Military Force. This statistic ignores erans in a non-VA medical facility at of the Greenup County War Memorial. the many Members of Congress who the CHI Health Midlands healthcare fa- This memorial honors hometown he- have been elected and since left who cility. roes on the main street of Mr. West’s never got a chance to weigh in on the Additionally, a new mental health hometown in Wurtland, Kentucky. Authorization for Use of Military pavilion and a new physical therapy Mr. West leaves behind his daughter, Force. and prosthetics building have started Amy West Hogsett and her husband, It is critical that new Members of construction. Omaha’s new 500-stall Randy; five granddaughters; and seven Congress with new constituencies do parking ramp opens in November, and great-grandchildren. In the words of their duty and provide input into mili- all seven of the current community- his niece, Marny Gilluly, Mr. West was tary operations. It is my hope that the based outpatient centers located ‘‘larger than life, truly a hero to many, PEACE Act can ensure regular over- around Nebraska and western Iowa and personified the good in people.’’ sight is being conducted on future mili- have been rebuilt and/or refreshed in May this brave hero rest in peace. tary authorizations. First, this bill would require each order to provide the most up-to-date f healthcare facilities to veterans. military authorization, called an In August of 2020, Forbes named HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY TO BOB AUMF, to sunset after 2 years. Now, America’s best employers by State, and BATTERSON why 2 years? Well, obviously, it would the Veterans Administration was cited The SPEAKER pro tempore. The give each Member of Congress and, as the best employer. Among the 17 Chair recognizes the gentleman from therefore, the people they represent States mentioned, the Nebraska VA Texas (Mr. CLOUD) for 5 minutes. the opportunity to review and weigh in was identified. Bringing Don’s private Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise on ongoing conflicts. experience and innovation to the Vet- today to wish a happy 100th birthday to The President, of course, has the au- erans Administration has served our a well-loved member of the south Texas thority to deploy military forces in an veterans well in Nebraska and western community, Captain Robert Batterson, emergency and respond to imminent Iowa. whose friends call him Bob. threats, and that would continue under

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:36 May 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12MY7.012 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H2206 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 12, 2021 this bill. Sustained military oper- RECOGNIZING MICKEY STEPHENS launch of the holiday light show, the ations, however, need approval from Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speak- construction of the Cypress Cove annex Congress. This is a principle firmly er, I rise today to recognize and honor and greenhouse, and the reopening of a rooted in the Constitution, which stip- Georgia Representative Mickey Ste- water trail that had been closed for 40 ulates that funding for our military phens for his remarkable career in the years. should not extend beyond 2 years. Georgia General Assembly. Through his stewardship, Mr. Bell The PEACE Act would also set the Mr. Stephens is a native of Savannah has exposed the beauty of the Oke- standards for new military authoriza- and a proud graduate of Savannah fenokee Swamp Park to visitors from tions. For instance, each authorization State College. across the globe and built the park into would need to set a geographical scope Mickey served one term in 2002 and our State’s most desirable ecotourism on where military force can be used. A was reelected in 2014 to the Georgia and educational destination. clear objective would need to be estab- House, representing the 165th District. Mr. Bell’s passion and leadership for lished for each authorization so that As an educator, he was a great asset the park will be missed by all of those, we know when victory is achieved, and to Savannah High School, Shuman like me, who appreciate his steadfast the countries and groups that the U.S. Middle School, and John W. Hubert stewardship. is authorized to fight must be listed. Middle School. Additionally, Mickey f Additionally, the Departments of De- served on the Savannah-Chatham CONDEMNING TERRORIST ACTS fense and State would be charged with County Board of Public Education and CONDUCTED BY HAMAS AGAINST publishing an annual report on existing the Savannah Zoning Board of Appeals. ISRAEL military operations for congressional Mr. Stephens is known throughout review. This report will include infor- Georgia for his civic service, including The SPEAKER pro tempore. The mation such as whether the military is his commitment to the community and Chair recognizes the gentleman from meeting defined objectives, the number his efforts in supporting the education Florida (Mr. GIMENEZ) for 5 minutes. of casualties, and total costs. of youth and adults. Mr. GIMENEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise Finally, the DOD and State Depart- Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. Stephens today to strongly condemn the ter- ment will be required to brief Members for all of his work to make Savannah a rorist acts conducted by Hamas against of Congress on the contents of this re- better place to live. Mr. Stephens is an the State of Israel. port every 6 months. inspiration to all of us about giving These horrific scenes coming out of It is never easy to decide between back to the community. Jerusalem depict countless rockets risking the lives of our troops or jeop- REMEMBERING JAMES ‘‘JIMMY’’ ALLEN PETREA being launched from Gaza with the in- ardizing our national security. How- Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speak- tent to massacre innocent civilians. ever, this is a decision that Members of er, I rise today with a heavy heart to What we have seen of the Iron Dome’s Congress are elected to do, in large remember and honor the former mayor ability to intercept this high volume of part because we are the body in this of Thunderbolt, Jimmy Petrea, who rockets is truly remarkable. But unfor- Federal Government that is closest to passed away on April 24 at the age of tunately, some of these rockets are the people. 74. getting through, and that underscores Military deployments that are ac- Jimmy spent his entire life serving Israel’s security vulnerability. It re- countable to we the people are one others. minds us why the United States must thing that sets us apart as a nation to After graduating high school, Jimmy continue being an ally of Israel and ensure that our fight is always for enlisted in the U.S. Navy to serve our why our commitment to Israel’s sov- what is right. We owe it to our troops. country and went on to serve 3 years in ereignty and independence is so crucial We owe it to the American people. Vietnam. at a time of heightened regional hos- f Jimmy was elected mayor of Thun- tility. derbolt in 1981 and was reelected for Quite frankly, I am surprised there REMEMBERING DONALD SCOTT multiple terms until he resigned in haven’t been more Members of this in- OVERTON 2005. stitution to extend their support for The SPEAKER pro tempore. The During his 24 years as mayor, Jimmy Israel. That is why, this week, I am in- Chair recognizes the gentleman from was highly regarded by his constitu- troducing a resolution to not only con- Georgia (Mr. CARTER) for 5 minutes. ents as a person of unquestioned integ- demn Hamas for these acts of terrorism Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speak- rity and dedication. but for Congress to signal its unwaver- er, I rise today with a heavy heart to After a quarter-century of service to ing support to our strategic partner remember and honor Donald Scott the town of Thunderbolt and the Coast- Israel and to the Jewish people. Overton of Savannah, Georgia, who al Empire, one cannot visit Georgia’s I urge my colleagues to join me in passed away on April 14 at the age of First Congressional District without this resolution. 89. seeing the profound impacts Jimmy f Scott served our country in the U.S. made for his community. Army and trained to be a pilot toward My thoughts and prayers are with his RECOGNIZING PREGNANCY RE- the end of the Korean war, giving him family, friends, and all who knew him, SOURCE CENTERS ACROSS THE a love for flying that he would have for during this most difficult time. COUNTRY the rest of his life. RECOGNIZING MARTIN BELL The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Scott became an accomplished glider Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speak- Chair recognizes the gentleman from pilot and enjoyed building planes from er, I rise today to recognize and honor Virginia (Mr. GOOD) for 5 minutes. a kit in his garage. Martin Bell’s remarkable career as Mr. GOOD of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, Everyone who knew Scott recognized general manager of the Okefenokee today, I rise to recognize the incredible his giving heart and love for adventure. Swamp Park. lifesaving care provided by pregnancy With his wife and friends, Scott cruised For the past 26 years, Martin Bell has resource centers across the country. to all the continents except Africa. welcomed guests from around the Thanks to the 2,700 pregnancy re- Professionally, Scott worked tire- world to experience the wonders of the source centers in the United States, lessly as the president of the Arthur D. Okefenokee Swamp. mothers looking for help, hope, and Crane Real Estate Development Com- Known as an intensely creative and healing have a safe place they can turn pany and owned numerous small water hardworking leader, Mr. Bell’s accom- to. companies. plishments are impressive. In my own district, Virginia’s Fifth I am thankful for the immense im- Under Mr. Bell’s management, many Congressional District, we have 10 out- pact that Scott had on our community, projects were completed to support the standing centers where lives are saved and I know his legacy will remain. park’s growth and sustainable future. and mothers are given new hope. My thoughts and prayers are with his Some of Mr. Bell’s more notable ac- To recognize the exceptional work family, friends, and all who knew him, complishments include the establish- they do, I have introduced a resolution during this most difficult time. ment of the Okefenokee Railroad, the designating the week of November 8 as

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:36 May 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12MY7.014 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE May 12, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2207 National Pregnancy Center Week, on his 17th birthday. Donald’s father had to sign papers in order to release him to highlighting the vital role that preg- had to sign papers in order to release enlist for the Korean War. While in Korea, nancy resource centers play in helping him to enlist for the Korean war. While Donald served on the famed aircraft carriers USS Yorktown and USS Hornet. After the mothers and families. in Korea, he served on the famed air- Korean War and three years in the Navy, As a result of their work, young lives craft carriers USS Yorktown and USS Donald decided to join the Army of which he will be given the opportunity to live, Hornet. After the Korean war and 3 spent the next 18 years of his life. grow up, and work in our great Nation. years in the Navy, Donald decided to Donald did his basic training at Fort Brag, Despite there being over three times join the Army, where he spent the next North Carolina and joined the legendary 82nd as many pregnancy resource centers as 18 years of his life. Airborne. During his first jump after train- abortion centers in the United States, Donald did his basic training at Fort ing, Donald’s parachute did not open until he almost hit ground. As he tells the story, ‘‘I sadly, most Americans are more famil- Bragg. During Donald’s first jump after was the last one out of the plane and the iar with the anti-life groups like training, his parachute did not open first one down.’’ Not discouraged, his com- Planned Parenthood because my col- until he almost hit the ground. As he manding officer sent him right back up with leagues on the other side of the aisle tells the story: ‘‘I was the last one out no hesitation on Donald’s part. He loved stumble over each other to throw tax- of the plane and the first one down.’’ jumping out of airplanes. payer money in their direction. During Donald’s time in the Army, During his time in the Army, Donald was stationed in West Germany where he met the Without pregnancy resource centers, he was stationed in West Germany, love of his life, Antonie, and have been mar- millions more babies would be mur- where he met the love of his life, ried over 60 years. Donald was then sent off dered by the scourge of radical anti-life Antonie, and they have been married to the Vietnam War where he served two groups under the guise of family plan- for over 60 years. tours of duty and was awarded the Bronze ning. Donald was sent off to the Vietnam Star for bravery in action during the Tet Of- To all those who selflessly serve in war, where he served two tours of duty fensive. Donald rose to the rank of Sergeant pregnancy resource centers, I thank and was awarded the Bronze Star for First Class as a non-commissioned officer and received many medals and awards. you for your lifesaving work. bravery in action during the Tet Offen- After getting injured in the war, Donald Mr. Speaker, no more fundamental sive. Donald rose to the rank of ser- became a drill sergeant at Fort Ord Army right than the right to life exists in our geant first class. Base in Monterey, California. As his kids tell country and in our world today, and After getting injured in the war, their friends, imagine having a drill sergeant there is no more fundamental responsi- Donald became a drill sergeant at Fort for a dad. In reminiscing with his children; bility of government than the responsi- Ord Army Base in Monterey, Cali- he always was proud to be called a soldier. bility to defend the most vulnerable fornia. As his kids tell their friends, He considered the United States of America the greatest country in the world. among us, and that includes innocent, imagine having a drill sergeant for a In 1973, Donald retired from the armed precious life in the womb. dad. services and relocated to Simi Valley, Cali- Everyone knows abortion is wrong. In reminiscing with his children, fornia. He briefly worked for the Simi Valley The clear science shows us that it is Donald was always proud to be called a Police department and later went on to be the taking of innocent life in the soldier for America. Donald considered facilities manager for a number of Convales- womb. The only question is what pri- the United States of America the cent and Hospital locations throughout Ven- ority we will give that unborn, pre- greatest country in the world. tura County. He loved working with his In 1973, Donald retired from the hands and could fix anything. He never had a cious life in the womb. negative comment about anyone and any Thankfully, our country has an ad- armed services and relocated to Simi person who knew him loved him for his hard mirable history of correcting civil and Valley, California, where he worked for work and smile. His commitment was re- social injustice. The glaring exception the police department. sounding as he did not retire until the age of is the ultimate injustice of abortion. Donald loved working with his hands 75, I pray that we will soon correct this and could fix anything. Donald never He is survived by his wife, Antonie; his injustice, and I believe that history had a negative comment about anyone, children, Gabriele, Rene and Anthony; his and any person who knew him loved grandchildren, Jacob, Samantha, Natasha, will rightly condemn those who stood Alexandra, Ruby and Anthony; and his great on the wrong side on this issue. I pray him for his hard work and his smile. grandchildren, Wyatt, Kayla, Sophia and that we will correct the injustice of Donald’s commitment was resounding, Bryce. abortion, which has tragically taken as he did not retire until the age of 75. Donald has been a resident of Ventura the lives of some 70 million unborn Donald is survived by his wife, County since 1973 and resided in Camarillo children. Antonie; his children, Gabriele, Rene, since 2000 with his wife for the remainder of and Anthony; his grandchildren, Jacob, his life. f A Funeral Service was held on Sat, May 8, Samantha, Natasha, Alexandra, Ruby, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Chapel of the Hills at HONORING DONALD KEITH and Anthony; and his great-grand- STRICKLAND Conejo Mountain Memorial Park: 2052 How- children, Wyatt, Kayla, Sophia, and ard Rd, Camarillo, California 93012, with in- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Bryce. terment to follow, also at Conejo Mountain. Chair recognizes the gentleman from Donald had been a resident of Ven- THE ARMY GOES ROLLING ALONG West Virginia (Mr. MOONEY) for 5 min- tura County since 1973 and resided in Verse: utes. Camarillo since 2000 with his wife for March along, sing our song, with the Army Mr. MOONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to the remainder of his life. of the free commemorate the life of Sergeant Mr. Speaker, I include in the RECORD Count the brave, count the true, who have First Class Donald Keith Strickland, a tribute to Donald Strickland. fought to victory We’re the Army and proud of our name who recently passed away. Donald’s fa- SFC DONALD KEITH STRICKLAND We’re the Army and proudly proclaim vorite quote was: ‘‘My proudest accom- May 31, 1934–April 29, 2021 (age 86) Chorus: plishment was defending our great Na- TRIBUTE tion.’’ First to fight for the right, ‘‘My proudest accomplishment was defending And to build the Nation’s might, Sergeant First Class Donald Keith our great nation.’’—Donald K. Strickland Strickland was born on May 31, 1934, to And The Army Goes Rolling Along Sergeant First Class, Donald Keith Strick- Proud of all we have done, George and Ruth Strickland in Rich- land was born May 31, 1934 to George and Fighting till the battle’s won, mond, Indiana. The Stricklands moved Ruth Strickland in Richmond, Indiana. The And the Army Goes Rolling Along. out to California for a better life, as Strickland’s moved out to California for a Refrain: better life like many did back in those days. many did back in those days. Then it’s Hi! Hi! Hey! Young Donald grew up in the San Young Donald grew up in the San Fernando Valley and had many different jobs from The Army’s on its way. Fernando Valley and had many dif- Count off the cadence loud and strong ferent jobs, from working at his fam- working at his family’s grocery store, to doing a paper route down Sepulveda Blvd on For where e’er we go, ily’s grocery store to doing a paper his horse ‘‘Star Baby.’’ You will always know route on his horse called Star Baby. While attending San Fernando Valley High That The Army Goes Rolling Along. While attending high school, Donald School, Donald had a call to duty and joined Verse: had a call to duty and joined the Navy the Navy on his 17th Birthday. His father Valley Forge, Custer’s ranks,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:36 May 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12MY7.016 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H2208 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 12, 2021 San Juan Hill and Patton’s tanks, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PANDEMIC WORSENED ECONOMIC And the Army went rolling along ISSUES Minutemen, from the start, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the Always fighting from the heart, gentlewoman from North Carolina (Ms. (Mr. HIGGINS of New York asked and And the Army keeps rolling along. ROSS) come forward and lead the House was given permission to address the (Refrain) in the Pledge of Allegiance. House for 1 minute.) Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Madam Verse: Ms. ROSS led the Pledge of Alle- giance as follows: Speaker, in March, the House passed Men in rags, men who froze, I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the and President Biden signed into law Still that Army met its foes, the American Rescue Plan. This bill And the Army went rolling along. United States of America, and to the Repub- Faith in God, then we’re right, lic for which it stands, one nation under God, expanded the child tax credit in an un- And we’ll fight with all our might, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. precedented way. Experts predict that As the Army keeps rolling along. f this expansion will cut childhood pov- erty in this country by one half. f COMMUNICATION FROM THE Thanks to the efforts of the Amer- CLERK OF THE HOUSE RECESS ican Rescue Plan and the Biden admin- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- istration’s rollout of the vaccine, we The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- fore the House the following commu- are finally starting to see light at the ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair nication from the Clerk of the House of end of the tunnel for this pandemic. declares the House in recess until noon Representatives: But vaccines alone will not be enough today. to end the economic crisis caused by Accordingly (at 11 o’clock and 15 OFFICE OF THE CLERK, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, this virus. minutes a.m.), the House stood in re- Washington, DC, May 12, 2021. This pandemic exposed and worsened cess. Hon. NANCY PELOSI, longstanding economic issues in our so- f The Speaker, House of Representatives, ciety, wages that are too low, childcare Washington, DC. that is inaccessible, and a lack of paid b 1200 DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Pursuant to the leave to allow workers the ability to permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II properly care for themselves and their AFTER RECESS of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- families. tives, the Clerk received the following mes- Policies like the expanded child tax The recess having expired, the House sage from the Secretary of the Senate on was called to order by the Speaker pro May 12, 2021, at 9:50 a.m.: credit are essential to our economic re- tempore (Ms. DEGETTE) at noon. That the Senate agreed to S.J. Res. 15. covery to help working parents, espe- With best wishes, I am, cially mothers, reenter the workforce f Sincerely, knowing their children are safe and PRAYER CHERYL L. JOHNSON, cared for. Clerk. The Chaplain, the Reverend Margaret f f Grun Kibben, offered the following RECOGNIZING NATIONAL POLICE prayer: ELECTING CERTAIN MEMBERS TO WEEK Sovereign God, You have searched us CERTAIN STANDING COMMIT- (Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas asked and and known us. You know when we sit TEES OF THE HOUSE OF REP- was given permission to address the down and when we rise up. You are RESENTATIVES House for 1 minute.) aware of every action we take, when we Mr. JEFFRIES. Madam Speaker, by Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas. Madam pause from our labors, and when we get direction of the Democratic Caucus, I Speaker, I rise today to recognize Na- up again to tackle the day. offer a privileged resolution and ask tional Police Week and formally honor Even with this knowledge of our in- for its immediate consideration. our men and women who have an- nermost being, O God, You deign to The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- swered the notable call to serve in the show us Your mercy. In Your ever-lov- lows: law enforcement profession. ing care, You continue to guide our H. RES. 384 Every day, police officers patrol our paths. You keep us safe from harm streets, answer emergency calls, put Resolved, That the following named Mem- from within and without. bers be, and are hereby, elected to the fol- away criminals, and sacrifice their own Such knowledge, O God, is too won- lowing standing committees of the House of safety in order to protect members of derful for us to comprehend. In Your Representatives: their community. Law enforcement of- mercy, cause us to pause and reflect on COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES: Mr. ficers are our communities’ most es- the intimate relationship You have es- Horsford. sential line of defense against those tablished with us. May we give thought COMMITTEE ON RULES: Mr. Neguse. who seek violence or criminal activity. to the words yet on our tongues, to the COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS: Mr. Carter This week is also an important time plans we organize, and to the decisions of Louisiana, to rank immediately after Ms. to pause and pay our respects to the Bourdeaux. police officers who have laid down we contemplate, that all that we would COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRA- say or do would reflect Your infinite STRUCTURE: Mr. Carter of Louisiana. their lives in the line of duty. May their sacrifice not be in vain and their love. Mr. JEFFRIES (during the reading). Search us again and again. Know our memory be a blessing. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous con- May we continue to recognize the he- hearts. Test us and reveal our sent that the resolution be considered thoughts. If there is any wickedness in roic efforts of all members in the police as read and printed in the RECORD. community and do all that we can to us, lead us, instead, to Your redeeming The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there and everlasting way. show our appreciation for their sac- objection to the request of the gen- rifices. Aware of Your abiding presence, we tleman from New York? pray that nothing we do this day would I will always stand with our men and There was no objection. women in blue, and may God continue give shame to You. The resolution was agreed to. It is in the strength of Your name we to keep them safe as they work tire- A motion to reconsider was laid on lessly and with an unwavering commit- pray. the table. Amen. ment to put service above self. f In God we trust. f ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER f THE JOURNAL PRO TEMPORE RECOGNIZING WILEY The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ant to section 11(a) of House Resolu- Chair will entertain up to 15 requests (Ms. ROSS asked and was given per- tion 188, the Journal of the last day’s for 1-minute speeches on each side of mission to address the House for 1 proceedings is approved. the aisle. minute.)

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They cannot open has been named a top magnet elemen- as we continue to grapple with the their doors because the administra- tary school in the Nation for its dedi- issues of race and justice in our coun- tion’s socialist policies want to pay cation to excellence. try, I rise today to share a story of people to stay at home. It is both an international magnet tragedy and progress from my own dis- America, despite your government, and a true neighborhood school. A di- trict. you need to get back to work. verse and welcoming community, More than a century ago, Charlie f Wiley’s teachers, faculty, parents, and Hale, a young African-American male EXPANDED CHILD TAX CREDIT staff go above and beyond to ensure in Lawrenceville, Georgia, was ab- that every student receives the best ducted, brought into the city square, (Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois asked and education possible. strung up, and shot simply because of was given permission to address the Wiley offers the International Stud- the color of his skin. No arrests were House for 1 minute.) ies Magnet Program, which allows stu- ever made in his murder. Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois. Madam dents to take as many as eight elec- Decades passed. Charlie’s name was Speaker, I represent a working-class tives, including five foreign languages, forgotten, and in a cruel twist of irony, district in Chicago, and my community in elementary school. Through this a Confederate monument was erected has been especially hard-hit by the program, students are able to learn mere steps away from the site of his pandemic. about cultures other than their own murder. And so it stood for decades, I have one of the largest percentages and experience diverse perspectives. until now. of school-age children in my district, I believe the foundation to a quality That Confederate monument stands and my neighbors are worried about education begins in elementary school, no longer. It was removed following putting food on the table. I have seen and I know that Wiley is setting stu- our country’s long-overdue racial reck- the lines at food banks grow and grow. dents up for success. oning this past year. In its place will But the expanded child tax credit in I am honored to represent Wiley Ele- stand a memorial to the life and death the American Rescue Plan changes mentary School in Congress, and I am of Charlie Hale. that. Nearly 90 percent of the children awed by all that their children achieve. I want to recognize the leadership of in my district will benefit. And more Marlene Taylor-Crawford and her work than 40,000 households will get an aver- with the Gwinnett Remembrance Coa- f age of $3,300, parents like Jaime in lition Project, the Gwinnett Historical Logan Square, who will finally be able Restoration and Preservation Board, to send his son to college this year at CANCELING MOTHERS and all the activists who pushed for the University of Illinois at Urbana- (Mr. MOONEY asked and was given this change for years. Champaign thanks to this tax credit. permission to address the House for 1 The dirt where his blood was spilled This program is about helping their minute and to revise and extend his re- will be collected and displayed in per- children thrive, and in my community, marks.) petuity in Gwinnett County, as well as it is already working. Mr. MOONEY. Madam Speaker, this the Legacy Museum and the National f past weekend, we celebrated Mother’s Memorial for Peace and Justice in Day, a day for families across our great Montgomery. b 1215 Nation to honor our mothers. I want to be clear: Even more than a HONORING RALPH PUCKETT God has blessed me with a wife, the century later, this does not make things right by Charlie Hale or those (Mr. FERGUSON asked and was mother of our three beautiful children, given permission to address the House including two daughters. who loved him and lost him. But it does take an important step to ensure for 1 minute.) My own mother, Lala, has instilled in Mr. FERGUSON. Madam Speaker, I me the values I am proud to cherish the injustices of the past are not for- gotten. rise today to recognize a remarkable today, including my faith and belief in individual from my district, Colonel f family. My mother, who is almost 80 Ralph Puckett, a 94-year-old veteran years old, fled Communist Cuba under GETTING AMERICA BACK TO WORK who will soon receive the Nation’s the Castro regime and is now a proud (Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina highest award, the Medal of Honor. American. Her love of country inspires asked and was given permission to ad- Colonel Puckett is a Georgia native me each day. dress the House for 1 minute.) and a graduate of West Point. Soon Mother’s Day was founded by West Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina. after graduating, he was deployed to Virginia native Anna Jarvis in 1908. Madam Speaker, at a time when the fight in Korea in the 8th Army Ranger But the radical left, including some economy should be roaring back, we Company. In November of 1950, he hero- Members of Congress, have begun refer- just witnessed one of the worst month- ically led his Ranger company on a ring to mothers as ‘‘birthing people.’’ ly job reports in history because of the freezing day at the Battle for Hill 205. NARAL, the pro-choice lobbying Biden administration’s socialist poli- His platoon was overcome by an on- group, tweeted on May 6: ‘‘When we cies. slaught of Chinese attackers and a bar- talk about birthing people, we are Despite States loosening restrictions rage of artillery fire. Colonel Puckett being inclusive. It is that simple.’’ on businesses, the unemployment rate sustained severe injuries during this The canceling of the term ‘‘mother’’ has actually gone up. Why? Because attack. actually began here in the Congress the Democrats want to pay people to Although his injuries incapacitated when Speaker PELOSI changed the sit at home rather than actually go to him, Colonel Puckett selflessly ordered House Rules package and eliminated work. Republicans in Congress warned Private First Class Billy G. Walls and the words ‘‘mother,’’ ‘‘father,’’ ‘‘son,’’ about this, and, lo and behold, we were Private First Class Davis L. Pollock to and ‘‘daughter,’’ and replaced them right. leave him on the battlefield. He could with ‘‘parent’’ and ‘‘child.’’ While campaigning, candidate Biden see the Chinese soldiers within yards of It defies common sense that the can- promised to shut down the virus, not attacking his Rangers, but his com- cel culture and some Members of Con- the economy. Well, the virus has been rades returned to carry him to safety, gress would seek to cancel the term shut down because of Operation Warp despite the danger. ‘‘mother.’’ It is wrong that we cannot Speed, yet now President Biden has Colonel Puckett went on to serve celebrate mothers on the House floor. shut down businesses because he pays honorably in Colombia, Germany, and All mothers play an important role. people to stay at home. Vietnam until his retirement in 1971.

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The legacy shows the and a Distinguished Graduate Award itol Police officers who have been great family that we know with Tony from West Point. His bravery is a tes- through so much this year with the and his kids and all the wonderful tament to his strength and patriotism, devastating loss of multiple officers in grandchildren that Mr. Donald Strick- and he is an inspiration to the people the line of duty. land had. of the Third District of Georgia, as well Thank you to all police officers for He is survived by his wife, Antonie; as our country. your continued bravery. I and so many his three children; and many grand- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues others are proud to stand with you children and great-grandchildren. to join me in congratulating Colonel today and every day. The legacy of how we are measured is Puckett and extending our sincere ap- f truly in your family and what you preciation to him and all of our men leave behind as you touch your coun- BENEFITS OF THE AMERICAN and women in uniform. As a nation, we try. RESCUE PLAN are forever grateful for their service For our dear friend Tony, our hearts and their sacrifice. (Mr. JONES asked and was given per- are with you in the loss of your father, and God bless you all. f mission to address the House for 1 minute.) f CONGRATULATING THE FIRST Mr. JONES. Madam Speaker, the CLASS OF GRADUATES FROM HONORING LOCAL POLICE American Rescue Plan is the most OFFICERS THE KIRK KERKORIAN SCHOOL transformative economic legislation OF MEDICINE for working families in a generation. (Mr. WESTERMAN asked and was (Mrs. LEE of Nevada asked and was Our expansion of the child tax credit given permission to address the House given permission to address the House will literally cut child poverty in half. for 1 minute and to revise and extend for 1 minute.) But unless we make the expansion per- his remarks.) Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, Mrs. LEE of Nevada. Madam Speak- manent, we will find ourselves a year I recently toured my district to meet er, I rise today on behalf of the historic from now in the same dire straits that members of the community nominated first class of medical students to grad- existed before the pandemic: A country by their fellow residents who served uate from the Kirk Kerkorian School where we accept that 11 million people their fellow citizens extraordinarily of Medicine at the University of Ne- live in poverty, nearly 15 percent of all during the pandemic. children in this country; a country vada, Las Vegas. During my tour, I had the honor of Four years ago, the 50 students of where we accept that 25 percent of meeting Mena Police Chief Tommy this inaugural class donned their white Black children live in poverty. Stueart and Bearden Police Chief Na- coats, pledged their formal oaths, and I have been in Congress for 5 months than Greeley. These men cared for began their lifelong medical journeys. and I am already tired of having to their communities by delivering food But for southern Nevada, this was vote to reauthorize things that we and prescriptions and taking care of more than your average first day of know should be permanent. Expanding the sick and elderly, all while dealing school. Nevada has consistently ranked the child tax credit is a moral and eco- with their own staff shortages. among the lowest rates in doctors per nomic imperative. It should not have When our local police officers go to capita; and before this class, Las Vegas an expiration date. work, they wear many hats. Of course, was the largest metro area in the Na- For the last year, we have talked they are protectors, but they also play tion without a medical school capable about the impossible choices that fami- the role of nurse, comforter, teacher, of bestowing M.D. degrees. lies have been forced to make: caretaker, and confidant. These graduates are pioneers in pro- childcare or healthcare; food or rent. Ask any police officer and they will viding for the health of our commu- The reality is, these impossible say it is just part of the job, but it is nity, and their dedication to home is choices existed for millions of families a grave mistake to take this for grant- clear. Ninety-seven percent of this before the pandemic began, and they ed. class hails from the Battle Born State, will continue to exist after the pan- Madam Speaker, another grave mis- and well over one-third of the grad- demic is over. Poverty is a choice that take is the Democrats’ move to defund uates will stay right here to continue we make here in this Chamber, and we police. This National Police Week, let’s their education. can choose to end it. honor the heroism and the daily We cannot thank them enough for f kindnesses shown by our law enforce- their dedication to the health of our COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF ment, and let’s work to support those community, especially in the midst of SERGEANT FIRST CLASS DON- brave men and women who protect and this pandemic. ALD KEITH STRICKLAND serve. Congratulations to the UNLV Med- f ical graduates. (Mr. LAMALFA asked and was given f permission to address the House for 1 HONORING LAW ENFORCEMENT minute and to revise and extend his re- (Mr. BAIRD asked and was given per- RECOGNIZING NATIONAL POLICE marks.) mission to address the House for 1 WEEK Mr. LAMALFA. Madam Speaker, I minute and to revise and extend his re- (Mrs. STEEL asked and was given rise today to commemorate the life of marks.) permission to address the House for 1 Sergeant First Class Donald Keith Mr. BAIRD. Madam Speaker, today, I minute.) Strickland. Donald passed away re- rise in honor of National Police Week, Mrs. STEEL. Madam Speaker, today, cently after a long life of service to his a week where we honor the men and I rise to recognize National Police country, his fellow Americans, and his women who risk their lives every day Week. family. to protect and serve our neighbor- Our police officers put their lives on Standing with me today is my good hoods. the line every single day they go to friend, Representative ALEX MOONEY of I want to take this opportunity to work. They answer the call of duty on West Virginia. We are both dear friends highlight some of the great work from

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For President Biden to suggest that and performance of 18th century mili- In Frankfort, Indiana, Sergeant Chris we need to spend another $4 trillion on tary music. Salaba was awarded Officer of the Year the backs of our children and grand- They do this through instruction in last year for helping his department children to get back to work is insane. classic musical instruments, such as overcome challenges from the COVID– The jobs are there. The incentives to the fife and the rope tension drum. I 19 pandemic. take the jobs are not. am extremely proud that the Mountain In Putnam County, Sheriff Scott This nationwide problem is impact- Fifes and Drums music program is per- Stockton and his deputies kept deadly ing Michiganders. In fact, the biggest forming today in Mt. Vernon, appro- drugs off of our streets by seizing 225 issue that I hear from business owners priately, the home of our first Com- pounds of meth. in my district is not about COVID or mander in Chief, George Washington. These are just a few of the examples mask mandates or vaccines. They need It warms my heart that programs of police officers working to keep our workers. like this exist to teach this patriotic neighborhoods safe. I am calling on the Speaker to actu- art and appreciation of this unique pe- I think it is important to highlight ally go out into her district and learn riod of American history to a new gen- their work and remind citizens that what businesses actually need. They eration of Americans. most police officers are good people don’t need more money. They don’t f who want to protect their communities need more stimulus. They need more HONORING THE MEMORY OF THE and serve the people within them. employees. f HONORABLE CARLOS ROMERO f BARCELO RECOGNIZING THE RIVERHEADS COLONIAL PIPELINE ATTACK (Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N asked and HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM (Mr. CAWTHORN asked and was was given permission to address the (Mr. CLINE asked and was given per- given permission to address the House House for 1 minute.) mission to address the House for 1 for 1 minute.) Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N. Madam minute and to revise and extend his re- Mr. CAWTHORN. Madam Speaker, Speaker, I rise today to honor the marks.) the energy crisis created by the Rus- memory of a distinguished past Mem- Mr. CLINE. Madam Speaker, I rise sian hack of the Colonial Pipeline is ber of this House, the Honorable Carlos today to recognize the Riverheads High impacting my district in the worst pos- Romero Barcelo, also former Governor School football team of Augusta Coun- sible way. Gas prices have skyrocketed. of Puerto Rico, who passed away on ty, Virginia, who recently won the Lines are forming all across the great May 2, 2021. Commonwealth’s class 1 State football State of North Carolina. Congressman Romero Barcelo rep- champion. Madam Speaker, I am here today to resented the people of Puerto Rico in After a close first quarter, the Glad- say what few politicians will, but what this Congress from 1993 to 2001. iators scored 34 points in the second most of the Americans believe. We He was not only a dear friend, but quarter, propelling them to a resound- were attacked. We were attacked by a also a mentor whose tireless, lifelong ing 65–29 victory or the Galax Maroon foreign entity, and the current admin- devotion for the equality of all island Tide. istration has done nothing in response. residents inspired me to follow his Riverheads has now won a notable footsteps. five consecutive State titles. Senior When our leadership is weak, our Na- tion suffers. I ask that the House observe a mo- running back Zac Smiley, who led the ment of silence in his memory. team with 121 rushing yards, said: ‘‘It You don’t believe me? f almost feels normal, but it’s not.’’ Take a look outside. Our border has The Riverheads’ running game had dissolved into ruin, gas prices are sky- b 1230 rocketing, and the dollar is worth less been strong all season, which allowed RECOGNIZING DETECTIVE STACY the Gladiators to catch the Maroon and less each day. Israel is burning, China is rising, and Russia attacks our HINSHAW AND ALL LAW EN- Tide off guard with an impressive three FORCEMENT OFFICERS passing touchdowns, culminating in an homeland. all-around unstoppable offense. All the while, the American people (Mrs. SPARTZ asked and was given When asked what the pressure was wonder when this administration will permission to address the House for 1 like to win again, Head Coach Robert finally grow a backbone and stand firm minute.) Casto said: ‘‘We didn’t get caught up in against a growing wave of inter- Mrs. SPARTZ. Madam Speaker, I rise all of that stuff.’’ He said their victory national tyranny. President Biden is today in honor of National Police Week ‘‘was just a byproduct of the hard work weakening our defenses. The wolves are to recognize the members of law en- these kids have put in.’’ at the gates, and America’s leader is forcement who bravely serve to protect Indeed, every State championship is asleep at the wheel. our communities across the Nation. earned, not given, and this squad cer- But you know what? I would also like to give a special tainly earned it. Thank heavens we have a President recognition to Detective Stacy Congratulations to the players, who doesn’t tweet mean things any- Hinshaw from the Lawrence Police De- coaches, and staff on their remarkable more. partment for being named detective of accomplishment. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- the year. During the year 2020, Detec- tive Hinshaw worked over 119 cases, f bers are reminded to refrain from en- gaging in personalities toward the the vast majority involving complex BUSINESSES NEED WORKERS President. child abuse and sexual assaults. Detec- (Mrs. MCCLAIN asked and was given f tive Hinshaw has developed an exten- permission to address the House for 1 sive network of support resources for minute and to revise and extend her re- RECOGNIZING THE MOUNTAIN victims in partnership with many com- marks.) FIFES AND DRUMS OF TWIN munity organizations and has been rec- PEAKS, CALIFORNIA Mrs. MCCLAIN. Madam Speaker, ognized by the FBI and the U.S. Attor- today, I rise to be the voice for busi- (Mr. OBERNOLTE asked and was ney’s office for her work. ness owners in my district, who, again, given permission to address the House Congratulations to Detective Stacy have been kicked while they are down. for 1 minute.) Hinshaw, and I would like to extend This majority and President Biden Mr. OBERNOLTE. Madam Speaker, I my deepest gratitude for all law en- insist people need more unemployment rise in proud recognition of the Moun- forcement officers.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:36 May 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12MY7.026 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H2212 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 12, 2021 RECOGNIZING THE CIVIL AIR SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. eran from receiving any other medical care PATROL This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Puppies As- or treatment for PTSD furnished by the De- sisting Wounded Servicemembers for Vet- partment, including therapy, for which the (Ms. TENNEY asked and was given erans Therapy Act’’ or the ‘‘PAWS for Vet- veteran is otherwise eligible. permission to address the House for 1 erans Therapy Act’’. (g) COLLECTION OF DATA.—In carrying out minute and to revise and extend her re- SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS this section, the Secretary shall— marks.) PILOT PROGRAM ON DOG TRAINING (1) develop metrics and other appropriate Ms. TENNEY. Madam Speaker, I rise THERAPY. means to measure, with respect to veterans (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days participating in the pilot program under sub- today to recognize the outstanding after the date of the enactment of the Act, section (a)— work of the Civil Air Patrol, otherwise the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall com- (A) the number of such veterans partici- known as CAP. I have had personal ex- mence the conduct of a pilot program to pro- pating; perience with Civil Air Patrol, as my vide canine training to eligible veterans di- (B) the satisfaction of such veterans with son, Trey, was a member of the Civil agnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder the pilot program; Air Patrol while in high school. He (in this section referred to as ‘‘PTSD’’) as an (C) whether participation in the pilot pro- gained valuable leadership skills that element of a complementary and integrative gram resulted in any clinically relevant im- health program for such veterans. led him to graduating from the U.S. provements for such veterans, as determined (b) DURATION; MEDICAL CENTERS.— by the health care provider or clinical team Naval Academy and now serving as a (1) DURATION.—The Secretary shall carry that referred the veteran to participate in captain in the U.S. Marine Corps. out the pilot program under subsection (a) the pilot program; and The Civil Air Patrol protects our for a five-year period beginning on the date (D) such other factors as the Secretary homeland by serving as the Air Force’s of the commencement of the pilot program. may determine appropriate; and official auxiliary. CAP is active in all (2) MEDICAL CENTERS.—The Secretary shall (2) establish processes to document and 50 States. ensure that such pilot program is carried out track the progress of such veterans under Last year alone, the Civil Air Patrol by not fewer than five medical centers of the the pilot program with respect to health ben- Department of Veterans Affairs located in efits and improvements. saved 130 lives while responding to dev- geographically diverse areas. (h) REPORT BY SECRETARY.—Not later than astating natural disasters such as (c) AGREEMENTS WITH ENTITIES.—In car- one year before the date on which the pilot floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and rying out the pilot program under subsection program under subsection (a) terminates, the wildfires. CAP also helped States dis- (a), the Secretary shall seek to enter into Secretary shall submit to the Committees on tribute COVID–19 test kits, personal agreements with nongovernmental entities Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representa- protective equipment, and other essen- that the Secretary determines have the dem- tives and the Senate a report containing the tial goods, making it their largest mo- onstrated ability to provide the canine train- recommendations of the Secretary regard- ing specified in subsection (a). ing— bilization effort since World War II. (d) REQUIRED CONDITIONS.—The Secretary (1) whether to extend or make permanent Greater funding for the force will shall include in any agreement under sub- the pilot program; and allow the Civil Air Patrol to train section (c) conditions requiring that the non- (2) the feasibility and advisability of ex- more pilots, continue its cadet pro- governmental entity seeking to enter into panding the pilot program to address mental gram, and purchase much-needed the agreement— health conditions other than PTSD. equipment. I want to thank the Civil (1) submits to the Secretary certification (i) GAO BRIEFING AND STUDY.— Air Patrol national legislative coordi- that the entity is an accredited service dog (1) BRIEFING.—Not later than one year training organization; after the date of the commencement of the nator, Dr. Gerald Marketos, for his (2) agrees to ensure that veterans partici- pilot program under subsection (a), the strong leadership and compassionate pating in the pilot program under subsection Comptroller General of the United States commitment to our Nation. I urge my (a) receive training from certified service shall provide to the Committees on Vet- colleagues to join me and Representa- dog training instructors for a period of time erans’ Affairs of the House of Representa- tive MIKE THOMPSON to support Civil determined appropriate by the entity; tives and the Senate a briefing on the meth- Air Patrol funding appropriation re- (3) agrees to ensure that veterans partici- odology established for the pilot program. quests for fiscal year 2022. pating in such pilot program are prohibited (2) REPORT.—Not later than 270 days after from having access to a dog under such pilot the date on which the pilot program termi- f program at any time during such participa- nates, the Comptroller General shall submit ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER tion without the supervision of a certified to the committees specified in paragraph (1) service dog training instructor; a report on the pilot program. Such report PRO TEMPORE (4) agrees to ensure that veterans partici- shall include an evaluation of the approach The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- pating in such pilot program receive training and methodology used for the pilot program ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair in skills unique to the needs of the veteran with respect to— will postpone further proceedings to address or alleviate PTSD symptoms of (A) assisting veterans with PTSD; and today on motions to suspend the rules the veteran; (B) measuring relevant metrics, such as re- (5) agrees not to use shock collars or prong duction in scores under the Clinician Admin- on which the yeas and nays are or- collars as training tools and to use positive istered PTSD Scale (CAPS), improvement in dered. reinforcement training; and psychosocial function, and therapeutic com- The House will resume proceedings (6) agrees to provide any follow-up training pliance. on postponed questions at a later time. support specified in subsection (e)(2), as ap- (j) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: (1) The term ‘‘accredited service dog train- f plicable. (e) ADOPTION OF DOG.— ing organization’’ means an organization de- PUPPIES ASSISTING WOUNDED (1) IN GENERAL.—A veteran who has partici- scribed in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal SERVICEMEMBERS FOR VET- pated in the pilot program under subsection Revenue Code of 1986 that— ERANS THERAPY ACT (a) may adopt a dog that the veteran assisted (A) provides service dogs to veterans with in training during such pilot program if the PTSD; and Mr. TAKANO. Madam Speaker, I veteran and the veteran’s health provider (in (B) is accredited by an accrediting organi- move to suspend the rules and pass the consultation with the entity that provided zation with demonstrated experience, na- bill (H.R. 1448) to direct the Secretary the canine training with respect to the dog tional scope, and recognized leadership and of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot under such pilot program) determine that it expertise in the training of service dogs and program on dog training therapy, and is in the best interest of the veteran. education in the use of service dogs (as de- termined by the Secretary). to amend title 38, United States Code, (2) FOLLOW-UP TRAINING SUPPORT.—If a vet- eran adopts a dog under paragraph (1), the (2) The term ‘‘eligible veteran’’ means a to authorize the Secretary of Veterans entity that provided the canine training veteran who— Affairs to provide service dogs to vet- with respect to the dog under the pilot pro- (A) is enrolled in the patient enrollment erans with mental illnesses who do not gram shall provide follow-up training sup- system in the Department of Veterans Af- have mobility impairments, as amend- port for the life of the dog. Such support fairs under section 1705 of title 38, United ed. shall include the provision of a contact plan States Code; and The Clerk read the title of the bill. between the veteran and the entity that en- (B) has been recommended for participa- The text of the bill is as follows: ables the veteran to seek and receive assist- tion in the pilot program under subsection ance from the entity to ensure the dog is (a) by a qualified mental health care pro- H.R. 1448 being properly cared for. vider or clinical team based on medical judg- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (f) ELIGIBILITY FOR OTHER CARE AND TREAT- ment that the veteran may benefit from such resentatives of the United States of America in MENT.—Participation in the pilot program participation with respect to the diagnosed Congress assembled, under subsection (a) may not preclude a vet- PTSD of the veteran.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:36 May 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12MY7.028 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE May 12, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2213 (3) The term ‘‘service dog training instruc- gram partnerships between VA and ac- The bill sets up a pilot program tor’’ means an instructor who provides the credited service dog training nonprofit through the VA to partner with local direct training of veterans with PTSD in the organizations across the country. nonprofits, just like the ones in my dis- art and science of service dog training and Madam Speaker, the bill also re- trict, to create work-therapy programs handling. moves current impediments to VA’s for veterans to train and potentially SEC. 3. PROVISION OF SERVICE DOGS AND VET- ERINARY INSURANCE BENEFITS TO ability to prescribe mental health serv- adopt service dogs. VETERANS WITH POST-TRAUMATIC ice dogs for veterans with PTSD, and a The issue is extremely personal to STRESS DISORDER WHO DO NOT newly added section ensures that VA’s me. I am an Army wife, married to a HAVE CERTAIN IMPAIRMENTS. current veterinary insurance benefit is 30-year Army officer and Apache pilot. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1714 of title 38, also extended to those veterans receiv- I have a stepdaughter currently on Ac- United States Code, is amended by adding at ing mental health service dogs through the end the following new subsections: tive Duty and another stepdaughter ‘‘(e) The Secretary may provide a service VA. who is a doctor at the VA. I am also dog to a veteran under subsection (c)(3) re- I therefore ask my colleagues to join the mom of two wonderful rescue dogs, gardless of whether the veteran has a mobil- me in supporting the PAWS for Vet- Rocky and Boomer. ity impairment. erans Therapy Act. I have seen how big of an impact ‘‘(f)(1) The Secretary shall provide to any I reserve the balance of my time. service dogs can have on people’s lives veteran described in paragraph (2) a commer- Mr. BOST. Madam Speaker, I yield when it comes to dealing with mental cially available veterinary insurance policy myself such time as I may consume. illness, and that is why I am so pas- for each dog provided to such veteran under Madam Speaker, I rise in support of sionate about this pilot program. subsection (b) or (c). H.R. 1448, as amended, the Puppies As- When we make the decision to send ‘‘(2) A veteran described in this paragraph sisting Wounded Servicemembers, or men and women in to fight for our is a veteran who— the PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act. ‘‘(A) is diagnosed with post-traumatic country, we make the decision to sup- This bill will help connect veterans stress disorder or a visual, hearing, or sub- port them for the rest of their lives. with PTSD with service dogs by estab- stantial mobility impairment; The PAWS for Veterans Service lishing a service dog training pilot pro- ‘‘(B) has received a dog under subsection Therapy Act helps us honor the com- gram, supporting service dog training (b) or (c) in connection with such disorder or mitment and will have a real impact on impairment; and organizations, and authorizing the VA the day-to-day well-being of our vet- ‘‘(C) meets such other requirements as the to provide veterans with PTSD service erans. Secretary may prescribe.’’. dogs and veterinarian assistance for I want to thank Representative STIV- (b) APPLICABILITY.—Section 1714(f) of title those service dogs. 38, United States Code, as added by sub- The PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act ERS for his leadership on this issue, and section (a), shall apply with respect to a vet- wish him all the best as he departs is sponsored by Congressman STEVE eran provided a dog by the Secretary of Vet- Congress. He is a Republican, but much STIVERS from Ohio. Representative erans Affairs on or after the date of the en- more concerning for me, he is from STIVERS is an Army veteran. He has actment of this Act. Ohio, and we have still managed to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- spent much of his congressional career advocating for his brothers and sisters work closely together on this issue. ant to the rule, the gentleman from To my colleagues, if I can work with California (Mr. TAKANO) and the gen- in arms and has been a champion of this bill for many years. I am grateful a graduate of Ohio State University, tleman from Illinois (Mr. BOST) each you can get on this darn bill. I urge will control 20 minutes. for his leadership and commitment. The PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act both sides to join me in supporting the The Chair recognizes the gentleman PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act. from California. will further the lifesaving bond that exists between man’s best friend and Mr. BOST. Madam Speaker, I yield 3 GENERAL LEAVE veterans in need, and it will continue minutes to the gentleman from Ohio Mr. TAKANO. Madam Speaker, I ask our efforts to promote creative ways to (Mr. STIVERS). He is an Army officer unanimous consent that all Members support veterans who are struggling. himself, and is the chief sponsor of this may have 5 legislative days in which to I am proud to be one of the 313 co- bill who has also served in this body revise and extend their remarks and to sponsors of the PAWS for Veterans and does a great job of that. He will be insert extraneous material on H.R. Therapy Act, and I am proud to vote in dearly missed. 1448, as amended. support of it today. I hope that all of Mr. STIVERS. Madam Speaker, I rise The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there my colleagues will join me. today in support of H.R. 1448, the objection to the request of the gen- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act. As a tleman from California? ance of my time. Major General in the Ohio National There was no objection. Mr. TAKANO. Madam Speaker, I Guard and a Congressman who rep- Mr. TAKANO. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman resents 43,000 veterans in my district, I yield myself such time as I may con- from Michigan (Ms. SLOTKIN), my good know the struggle of the invisible sume. friend and member of the Veterans’ Af- wounds of war. Madam Speaker, I am so pleased that fairs Committee and original cosponsor I have met with a Vietnam veteran we have reported Congressman STEVE of the bill. who was unable to leave his house for STIVERS’ bill, the PAWS for Veterans Ms. SLOTKIN. Madam Speaker, I rise decades, a soldier who was deployed to Therapy Act, favorably out of the Com- in support of the PAWS for Veterans Iraq who, when he returned, was ad- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs, and are Therapy Act. I am incredibly proud to dicted to heroin for 7 years, and an- bringing it to the floor today with the be co-leading this bipartisan bill to other who was under my command in support of over 300 Members on both connect veterans with service dogs in Operation Iraqi Freedom. His only goal sides of the aisle. their communities through a new pilot was to take his fiancee out to dinner. I am especially pleased to have nego- program at the VA. Unfortunately, these three stories tiated, with the help of Ranking Mem- There are two organizations in Liv- are not unique, but these three have ber BOST, a new bipartisan version of ingston County in my district that happy endings. By working with serv- the bill in time for Congressman STIV- train dogs and place them with vet- ice dogs, these veterans got their lives ERS to see it move before he leaves erans in need: Veteran Service Dogs in back. Under the status quo, veterans Congress. Howell, and Blue Star Service Dogs in aren’t able to access this lifesaving The Department of Veterans Affairs Pinckney, Michigan. treatment that these three veterans has been a leader in offering veterans In 2019, I had the chance to visit Blue have gotten. We have a chance today to with PTSD and other invisible wounds Star Service Dogs. It was incredible to change that by passing this bill. of war a wide spectrum of evidence- see these dogs in action and to hear di- The PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act based treatment options and adjunc- rectly from the veterans about how would establish a pilot program. This tive approaches to promote their men- these remarkable animals are helping is not even a permanent program; it is tal health and well-being. This bill en- them heal from depression, PTSD, and a pilot program at the VA to provide sures that veterans can participate in so many other invisible service-related grants to local service dog training or- service dog training through pilot pro- wounds. ganizations so the veterans can benefit

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That is STIVERS, for his leadership on this bill from continuing courses of treatment how much these dogs mean and that is and wish him success as he leaves the from that therapy dog. why this bill is so critical. House next week. I have seen the peer-reviewed infor- Mr. TAKANO. Madam Speaker, I re- b 1245 mation from Kaiser-Permanente and serve the balance of my time. Purdue University that shows that By creating a pilot program on dog Mr. BOST. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 these programs work. They reduce the training therapy at the VA and pro- minutes to the gentlewoman from amount of psychotropic drugs that viding service dogs to veterans, this Puerto Rico (Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N). ´ ´ these veterans are on. They reduce sui- bill won’t just improve lives; it will Miss GONZALEZ-COLON. Madam cide. They improve overall mental save them. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. health. I am incredibly proud to co-lead this 1448, the PAWS for Veterans Therapy Today, we lose 22 veteran and Active bipartisan bill, and I thank my friend, Act. Duty members a day to suicide. We Representative STEVE STIVERS, who is From a personal standpoint, this leg- can’t let that go on. This can help that a great American and a true gen- islation would require the Department effort. It is a small price to pay. We tleman, for introducing it. of Veterans Affairs to collaborate with can’t afford to wait any longer. I urge my colleagues to join us in nongovernmental entities and carry I am, today, calling for us to pass supporting this bill today. Madam out a service dog pilot program to ad- this bill today, take it to the Senate, Speaker, I also thank the great chair- dress post-deployment mental health get it hotlined and signed and on the man of the Veterans’ Affairs Com- and PTSD in our veterans. President’s desk by Memorial Day. mittee, Congressman TAKANO. I have a big community of more than I do want to thank the bipartisan Mr. BOST. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 136,000 veterans in Puerto Rico, and folks who have helped on this: Chair- minutes to the gentleman from Ten- well-trained service animals provide man TAKANO; Ranking Member BOST; nessee (Mr. ROSE). disabled veterans with PTSD numerous Representative RICE, our lead cospon- Mr. ROSE. Madam Speaker, I rise benefits. For example, they can be sor; now-Governor Tim Walz, who was today in support of the Puppies Assist- trained to wake up veterans from the sponsor in the last Congress; the ing Wounded Servicemembers for Vet- nightmares, interrupt flashbacks, and floor leader STENY HOYER; now-Gov- erans Therapy Act or the PAWS Act. quite literally watch their backs. ernor DeSantis; Sheriff Rutherford; Dr. Americans enjoy the blessings of There is growing evidence that serv- DUNN; Representative SLOTKIN; and hard-earned peace and liberty because ice animal intervention really works. Representative SHERRILL. They have of our warriors who answer the call to Veterans report that animal training all played a very important role. defend our country. Our men and can help mitigate the effects of intru- I want to thank the staff on Mr. women in uniform are a constant re- sive memories while grounding them in BOST’s team, Samantha Gonzalez, minder of the true source of our Na- the present moment. A growing body of Christine Hill, Maria Tripplaar; on Mr. tion’s greatness. research also shows that patients with TAKANO’s staff, Matt Reel and Heather In middle Tennessee, we have a proud service animals experience a better O’Beirne Kelly. Lastly, I want to thank history of military service. Our vet- quality of life, lower levels of the stress my legislative director, Mimi Bair, for erans represent the very best of Amer- hormone cortisol, and increased all her hard work, and my chief of ica, and they deserve our full support chances of sustaining meaningful em- staff, Nick, for his hard work on this as when it comes to ensuring that they ployment. well. have access to the resources they need As we all know, the Department of I know this is asking for a parting to help them live a meaningful, produc- Veterans Affairs is a leader in gift, but I would ask you all vote ‘‘yea’’ tive post-service life. healthcare and research for veterans, on this bill. I look forward to seeing It is widely acknowledged that the and this bill will provide an oppor- this signed soon. I want to thank my suicide rate for veterans is tragically tunity to support a growing standard of colleagues for their bipartisan effort on high, as 20 veterans are lost to suicide care for our veterans. As such, that is this and earnest work to help our vet- every day. We need to address this the reason I support the bill, and I urge erans. problem. my colleagues to vote in favor of H.R. Mr. TAKANO. Madam Speaker, I am No one can deny the emotional and 1448. delighted that the Veterans’ Affairs psychological benefits of man’s best Mr. TAKANO. Madam Speaker, I re- Committee can, once again, unite friend, but for our service veterans, serve the balance of my time. America, including Michiganders and that connection has an even greater Mr. BOST. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 the Buckeye State. impact. Psychiatric service dogs paired minutes to the gentleman from Florida I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman with veterans suffering from post-trau- (Mr. RUTHERFORD). from New York (Miss RICE), my good matic stress disorder have been shown Mr. RUTHERFORD. Madam Speaker, friend and former member of the Vet- to provide hope, independence, secu- I thank the gentleman from Illinois erans’ Affairs Committee and lead rity, and companionship. (Mr. BOST), my great friend, for yield- Democratic cosponsor. As I travel my home State and speak ing me time. Miss RICE of New York. Madam with our Nation’s heroes, I have heard Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- Speaker, I rise today in strong support how service dogs help improve their port of the PAWS for Veterans Therapy of H.R. 1448, the PAWS for Veterans quality of life, and I have even heard Act. Therapy Act. No group in America is that had it not been for their service I am a proud original cosponsor on more likely to suffer from post-trau- dog, they wouldn’t be with us today. General STIVERS’ bill. This bipartisan matic stress and other mental health The PAWS Act would pair more serv- bill supports veterans who are suffering conditions than our veterans. icemembers with quality service dogs from TBI and PTSD, and it helps them Tragically, as my friend Congress- trained by reputable organizations. to live better and more fulfilling lives. man STIVERS just said, this means that Every veteran has earned a life after And it does this with the assistance of 22 veterans are dying every single day their military service free of post-trau- man’s best friend. by suicide. This is a crisis. We cannot matic stress disorder that too often Dog owners around the world will tell look the other way. We must make leads to suicide. In that regard, we you of the special connection between sure that our veterans have access to should do everything we can to ensure humans and their canine companions. every available mental health resource their well-being. In my view, passage of The PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act out there. the PAWS Act is a minimum down pay- harnesses that unique bond in a way to The research on this issue is clear. ment on what we owe these brave serve those who have suffered the in- Service dogs are proven to help people Americans. visible injuries of war.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:36 May 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12MY7.030 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE May 12, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2215 Service dogs have already been estab- Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- veterans in the most recent year of available lished as a proven therapy for PTSD ther proceedings on this motion are data; and other related challenges. Today’s postponed. (D) the racial and ethnic disparities in ma- legislation not only would allow these ternal mortality and severe maternal mor- f bidity rates among pregnant and postpartum veterans to adopt a service dog but also PROTECTING MOMS WHO SERVED veterans; give them the opportunity to take part ACT (E) identification of the causes of maternal in the training of that dog. mortality and severe maternal morbidity Simply put, the PAWS for Veterans Mr. TAKANO. Madam Speaker, I that are unique to veterans, including post- Therapy Act will save lives. move to suspend the rules and pass the traumatic stress disorder, military sexual I have seen firsthand what a service bill (H.R. 958) to codify maternity care trauma, and infertility or miscarriages that dog can mean to a veteran struggling coordination programs at the Depart- may be caused by such service; with PTSD. In northeast Florida, we ment of Veterans Affairs, and for other (F) identification of the causes of maternal are blessed to have a group called K9s purposes. mortality and severe maternal morbidity for Warriors, which pairs trained serv- The Clerk read the title of the bill. that are unique to veterans from racial and ethnic minority groups and other at-risk ice dogs with veterans. The text of the bill is as follows: H.R. 958 populations as deemed appropriate; During my visits to K9s for Warriors, (G) identification of any correlations be- I have often had the opportunity to Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- tween the former rank of veterans and their resentatives of the United States of America in speak with these veterans and listen to maternal health outcomes; Congress assembled, their personal testimonies of survival. (H) the number of veterans who have been Many have told me: But for that dog, I SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. diagnosed with infertility by Veterans This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Protecting would be dead today. Health Administration providers each year Moms Who Served Act’’. in the most recent five years, disaggregated Last Congress, we passed the PAWS SEC. 2. SUPPORT FOR MATERNITY CARE COORDI- for Veterans Therapy Act out of the by age, race, ethnicity, sex, marital status, NATION. sexual orientation, gender identity, and geo- (a) PROGRAM ON MATERNITY CARE COORDI- House, but we were not successful in graphical location; NATION.— getting it through the Senate. That (I) the number of veterans who receive a (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Veterans means, with around 20 veterans taking clinical diagnosis of unexplained infertility Affairs shall carry out the maternity care their lives each day, we have since lost by Veterans Health Administration pro- coordination program described in Veterans 7,300 veterans’ lives since we passed it viders each year in the most recent five Health Administration Handbook 1330.03, or years; and last year. any successor handbook. (J) the extent to which the rate of inci- We cannot allow that to happen (2) TRAINING AND SUPPORT.—In carrying out dence of clinically diagnosed infertility again. I call on the Senate to join the the program under paragraph (1), the Sec- among veterans compare or differ to the rate retary shall provide to community mater- House and pass this bill and get it to of incidence of clinically diagnosed infer- nity care providers training and support the President’s desk to become law. tility among the civilian population. with respect to the unique needs of pregnant Mr. TAKANO. Madam Speaker, I re- (2) An assessment of the barriers to deter- and postpartum veterans, particularly re- serve the balance of my time. mining the information required under para- garding mental and behavioral health condi- Mr. BOST. Madam Speaker, I yield graph (1) and recommendations for improve- tions relating to the service of the veterans ments in tracking maternal health outcomes myself the balance of my time. in the Armed Forces. among pregnant and postpartum veterans— Before I close, I thank Chairman (b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— (A) who have health care coverage through TAKANO for working with Representa- There is authorized to be appropriated to the the Department; tive STIVERS and myself to find com- Secretary $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 for (B) enrolled in the TRICARE program; the maternity care coordination program. mon ground. I would be remiss if I did (C) who are eligible to use the Indian Such amounts are authorized in addition to not also thank Majority Leader HOYER Health Service, Tribal health programs, or any other amounts authorized for such pur- for his assistance, scheduling, and con- urban Indian health organizations; pose. sideration of this legislation before (D) with employer-based or private insur- (c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: Representative STIVERS leaves the (1) The term ‘‘community maternity care ance; House of Representatives. providers’’ means maternity care providers (E) enrolled in the Medicaid program; and Madam Speaker, I encourage my col- located at non-Department facilities who (F) who are uninsured. leagues to support this bill, and I yield provide maternity care to veterans under (3) Recommendations for legislative and administrative actions to increase access to back the balance of my time. section 1703 of title 38, United States Code, or other provisions of law administered by mental and behavioral health care for preg- Mr. TAKANO. Madam Speaker, I also nant and postpartum veterans who screen thank my colleague, the ranking mem- the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. (2) The term ‘‘non-Department facilities’’ positively for maternal mental or behavioral ber, Congressman BOST from Illinois, has the meaning given that term in section health conditions. for his bipartisanship. 1701 of title 38, United States Code. (4) Recommendations to address homeless- ness, food insecurity, poverty, and related I do believe that H.R. 1448 is now in SEC. 3. REPORT ON MATERNAL MORTALITY AND a form that would be acceptable to the SEVERE MATERNAL MORBIDITY issues among pregnant and postpartum vet- Senate, and I am hopeful that it will AMONG PREGNANT AND erans. pass. POSTPARTUM VETERANS. (5) Recommendations on how to effectively educate maternity care providers on best I wish our colleague from the State (a) GAO REPORT.—Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, practices for providing maternity care serv- of Ohio (Mr. STIVERS) the best of luck the Comptroller General of the United States ices to veterans that addresses the unique on this new chapter in his life. shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ maternal health care needs of the veteran Madam Speaker, I urge all of my col- Affairs of the Senate and the House of Rep- population. leagues to join me in passing H.R. 1448, resentatives, and make publicly available, a (6) Recommendations to reduce maternal as amended, and I yield back the bal- report on maternal mortality and severe ma- mortality and severe maternal morbidity ance of my time. The SPEAKER pro ternal morbidity among pregnant and among pregnant and postpartum veterans tempore. The question is on the motion postpartum veterans, with a particular focus and to address racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes for each of the offered by the gentleman from Cali- on racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes for veterans. groups described in subparagraphs (A) fornia (Mr. TAKANO) that the House (b) MATTERS INCLUDED.—The report under through (E) of paragraph (2). suspend the rules and pass the bill, subsection (a) shall include the following: (7) Recommendations to improve coordina- H.R. 1448, as amended. (1) To the extent practicable— tion of care between the Department and The question was taken. (A) the number of pregnant and non-Department facilities for pregnant and The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the postpartum veterans who have experienced a postpartum veterans, including rec- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being pregnancy-related death or pregnancy-asso- ommendations to improve— in the affirmative, the ayes have it. ciated death in the most recent 10 years of (A) health record interoperability; and Mr. STIVERS. Madam Speaker, on available data; (B) training for the directors of the Vet- (B) the rate of pregnancy-related deaths erans Integrated Service Networks, directors that I demand the yeas and nays. per 100,000 live births for pregnant and of medical facilities of the Department, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- postpartum veterans; chiefs of staff of such facilities, maternity ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution (C) the number of cases of severe maternal care coordinators, and staff of relevant non- 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. morbidity among pregnant and postpartum Department facilities.

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It will ex- Department of Veterans Affairs compared to times the rate of White, Latina, Asian- pand training on the physical and men- maternal mortality rates in the general American, and Pacific Islander women, tal health needs of pregnant and United States population. regardless of income or education lev- postpartum veterans. It will also re- (10) Any other information the Comptroller General determines appropriate with respect els. quire a GAO assessment of maternal to the reduction of maternal mortality and Today, women veterans are the fast- health outcomes among women vet- severe maternal morbidity among pregnant est-growing cohort in the veteran pop- erans. and postpartum veterans and to address ra- ulation, and more than 40 percent of I am grateful to the bill’s sponsor cial and ethnic disparities in maternal women veterans using VA for their and my fellow Illinoisan, Congress- health outcomes for veterans. healthcare are of reproductive age. woman UNDERWOOD, for introducing SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. Black women serve in high numbers this bipartisan bill. I am pleased to In this Act: and represent nearly one-third of support it this afternoon. (1) MATERNAL MORTALITY.—The term ‘‘ma- women using VA for their healthcare. Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- ternal mortality’’ means a death occurring during or within a one-year period after The Protecting Moms Who Served ance of my time. pregnancy, caused by pregnancy-related or Act, introduced by Congresswoman b 1300 childbirth complications, including a sui- LAUREN UNDERWOOD, would codify ma- cide, overdose, or other death resulting from ternity care coordination in law and Mr. TAKANO. Madam Speaker, I a mental health or substance use disorder at- provide additional resources to the De- yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman tributed to or aggravated by pregnancy-re- partment of Veterans Affairs to ensure from California (Ms. BROWNLEY), my lated or childbirth complications. that veterans receive the best prenatal good friend and chairwoman of the (2) POSTPARTUM AND POSTPARTUM PERIOD.— and postpartum care possible. Subcommittee on Health, and also the The terms ‘‘postpartum’’ and ‘‘postpartum Madam Speaker, we do not yet know cosponsor of this important piece of period’’ refer to the 1-year period beginning if pregnant veterans have better, legislation. on the last day of the pregnancy of an indi- Ms. BROWNLEY. Madam Speaker, I vidual. worse, or equal rates of maternal mor- (3) PREGNANCY-ASSOCIATED DEATH.—The tality compared to nonveterans. This rise today in support of H.R. 958, the term ‘‘pregnancy-associated death’’ means a bill would address this knowledge gap Protecting Moms Who Served Act, death of a pregnant or postpartum indi- by requiring the Government Account- which I was proud to co-lead with Con- vidual, by any cause, that occurs during, or ability Office to conduct a comprehen- gresswoman UNDERWOOD, Congressman within 1 year following, the individual’s sive study on maternal mortality and BILIRAKIS, and Congressman pregnancy, regardless of the outcome, dura- morbidity among veterans. FITZPATRICK. tion, or site of the pregnancy. This study would not only examine Madam Speaker, this bill will ensure (4) PREGNANCY-RELATED DEATH.—The term that veterans get the high-quality ma- ‘‘pregnancy-related death’’ means a death of racial and ethnic disparities in mater- a pregnant or postpartum individual that oc- nal mortality and morbidity but also ternal care they have earned by codi- curs during, or within 1 year following, the would seek to capture data from Fed- fying the Maternity Care Coordination individual’s pregnancy, from a pregnancy eral programs besides VA, including Program. Additionally, this bill will complication, a chain of events initiated by TRICARE and Medicaid as well as the require the GAO to report on maternal pregnancy, or the aggravation of an unre- Indian Health Service, private insur- mortality and morbidity among vet- lated condition by the physiologic effects of ance, and the uninsured. erans. pregnancy. While there is not yet enough data to I thank the chairman for his support (5) RACIAL AND ETHNIC MINORITY GROUP.— on this issue, and I am proud that this The term ‘‘racial and ethnic minority group’’ make an authoritative conclusion, has the meaning given such term in section there is some evidence that veterans bill passed the committee with broad 1707(g)(1) of the Public Health Service Act (42 who use VA have lower maternal mor- bipartisan support. U.S.C. 300u–6(g)(1)). tality rates than nonveterans. The Madam Speaker, as you may know, (6) SEVERE MATERNAL MORBIDITY.—The study mandated by this bill would among developed countries, the United term ‘‘severe maternal morbidity’’ means a identify what best practices VA has States has one of the highest maternal health condition, including mental health implemented that result in better ma- mortality rates in the world, with an conditions and substance use disorders, at- ternal health outcomes. average rate of 17.2 deaths per 100,000 tributed to or aggravated by pregnancy or live births. childbirth that results in significant short- Madam Speaker, last year, approxi- term or long-term consequences to the mately 6,000 veterans using VA became For women of color, the rates are health of the individual who was pregnant. new moms. Moms who have served our even higher. For Black women, the ma- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Nation exemplify strength and resil- ternal mortality rate is 41.7 deaths per ant to the rule, the gentleman from ience. Supporting moms means ensur- 100,000. And for American Indian and California (Mr. TAKANO) and the gen- ing gender equity, and that begins with Alaska Native women, it is 28.3 deaths tleman from Illinois (Mr. BOST) each health equity. I, therefore, ask my col- per 100,000 live births. More than 50 will control 20 minutes. leagues to join me in supporting the percent of pregnancy-related deaths The Chair recognizes the gentleman Protecting Moms Who Served Act. happen after delivery. from California. Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- Today, there are 2 million women GENERAL LEAVE ance of my time. veterans living in the United States, Mr. TAKANO. Madam Speaker, I ask Mr. BOST. Madam Speaker, I yield and women comprise the fastest grow- unanimous consent that all Members myself such time as I may consume. ing subpopulation of both the military may have 5 legislative days in which to Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- and veteran populations, yet many of revise and extend their remarks and to port of H.R. 958, the Protecting Moms their health needs go unaddressed in a insert extraneous material on H.R. 958. Who Served Act. VA system that has not evolved to eq- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Just 3 days ago, we celebrated Moth- uitably serve a rapidly changing popu- objection to the request of the gen- er’s Day, so it is particularly fitting to lation. tleman from California? be here to discuss a bill to improve the As the chairwoman of the Women There was no objection. care that is provided to veteran moth- Veterans Task Force and chair of Mr. TAKANO. Madam Speaker, I ers. House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee yield myself such time as I may con- Women are volunteering to serve in on Health, I am proud to join Congress- sume. uniform at a rapid rate, and when they woman UNDERWOOD, who has truly,

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We have the highest ma- the Momnibus to save moms’ lives and is past time that we address this in- ternal mortality rate in the developed support families. equity. world and significant racial and ethnic Madam Speaker, finally, I would also Madam Speaker, I urge my col- disparities in maternity health out- really like to thank—truly, it has been leagues to support our women veterans comes. a pleasure to work with—Representa- and vote ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. 958. Some of the drivers of maternal mor- tive BILIRAKIS, Representative Mr. BOST. Madam Speaker, I yield 3 tality and morbidity can even be more BROWNLEY, Representative minutes to the gentleman from Florida common in women who serve. For ex- FITZPATRICK, and Ranking Member (Mr. BILIRAKIS), my good friend. ample, one in three women veterans re- BOST. Thank you for co-leading this Mr. BILIRAKIS. Madam Speaker, I port that they experience military sex- bill with me. thank Ranking Member BOST and ual trauma, which is linked with risk Mr. BOST. Madam Speaker, I encour- Chairman TAKANO for their leadership. factors for pregnancy-related complica- age my colleagues to support this bill, This bill is very important. tions. With unacceptable maternal and I yield back the balance of my Madam Speaker, I rise in strong sup- mortality rates for all U.S. mothers time. port of the Protecting Moms Who and unique risks for veterans, we must Mr. TAKANO. Madam Speaker, I Served Act, which I co-lead with my ensure that the VA is providing the yield myself the balance of my time. colleague and friend, LAUREN UNDER- highest quality maternal healthcare Madam Speaker, I am delighted that WOOD. I also thank Representative and support to moms who serve. we are taking this significant step in UNDERWOOD for her efforts on this bill My bipartisan Protecting Moms Who addressing the terrible mortality rates to help ensure that all female veterans Served Act would codify VA’s mater- that we are facing among our Nation’s have access to the maternal healthcare nity healthcare and coordination pro- moms, especially our moms of color. and support they need and deserve. grams, which offers screenings and And to the extent that we can shed Our Nation’s heroes deserve the best treatments to pregnant veterans with light on this issue through this very possible care, and this legislation gets mental health conditions and include important legislation being brought us one step closer to achieving that measures to strengthen community forward by Ms. UNDERWOOD and Ms. goal. Women are currently the fastest partnerships with organizations that BROWNLEY, I think that this is truly, growing group within the veteran pop- support new parents. truly a tremendous step forward. ulation, creating the greatest demand The VA’s maternity care coordina- Madam Speaker, I urge all my col- for maternity care ever faced by the tion programs have been successful in leagues to vote in favor of this legisla- VA. ensuring that veterans can receive tion, and I yield back the balance of I have heard from my local VA med- high-quality, culturally appropriate my time. ical centers about the growing chal- care and robust support throughout The SPEAKER pro tempore. The lenges they face in providing maternity pregnancy, during labor and delivery, question is on the motion offered by coordination for female veterans. The and for the full yearlong postpartum the gentleman from California (Mr. demand on this maternity coordination period and beyond. By codifying and TAKANO) that the House suspend the process has significantly increased over strengthening these programs, vet- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 958. the past few years, from an average of erans will continue to receive the The question was taken; and (two- 50 patients per year to now around 140, world-class care and support that they thirds being in the affirmative) the featuring a generally higher risk pa- have earned. rules were suspended and the bill was tient population than the private sec- The Protecting Moms Who Served passed. tor. Act would also invest in trainings for A motion to reconsider was laid on My local veterans medical centers community maternity care providers the table. said that the additional program sup- so that nurses, midwives, and physi- f port and additional maternity care co- cians caring for pregnant and ordinators would be crucial in meeting postpartum veterans understand the HAWAII NATIONAL FOREST STUDY the growing demand, which this bill unique needs of veteran patients, par- ticularly related to mental and behav- Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, I move will provide. to suspend the rules and pass the bill The bill will also provide community ioral health conditions that might (H.R. 297) to require the Secretary of maternity care providers with training have been caused or exacerbated by Agriculture to conduct a study on the and support with respect to the unique military service or the transition back establishment of, and the potential needs of pregnant and postpartum vet- to civilian life. These trainings will en- land that could be included in, a unit of erans, particularly regarding mental sure that veterans receive care that is the National Forest System in the and behavioral health conditions in re- responsive to the lingering physical State of Hawaii, and for other pur- lation to the service of the veterans in and psychological impacts of their service. poses. the Armed Forces—very important. The Clerk read the title of the bill. Madam Speaker, these veterans hon- Finally, my bill will commission the The text of the bill is as follows: orably served our country. It is only first-ever comprehensive study of ma- right that we provide the quality ma- ternal mortality, morbidity, and racial H.R. 297 ternity care and support they deserve. and ethnic disparities for veterans. By Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- having a complete understanding of the resentatives of the United States of America in Madam Speaker, again, I urge my Congress assembled, colleagues to support this particular ways in which our Nation’s maternity SECTION 1. HAWAII NATIONAL FOREST STUDY. bill. health crisis extends to our veteran (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: Mr. TAKANO. Madam Speaker, I population, we can develop evidence- (1) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ yield as much time as she may con- based solutions to improve outcomes means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting sume to the gentlewoman from Illinois and save veterans’ lives. through the Chief of the Forest Service. (Ms. UNDERWOOD), my good friend and Madam Speaker, I urge my col- (2) STUDY AREA.—The term ‘‘study area’’ author of this bill, and a member of the leagues on both sides of the aisle to means the islands of Hawaii, Maui, Molokai, Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on support the Protecting Moms Who Lanai, Oahu, and Kauai in the State of Ha- Health. Served Act. I thank the chairman of waii. Ms. UNDERWOOD. Madam Speaker, I the House Committee on Veterans’ Af- (b) STUDY.— (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall con- rise today in strong support of H.R. 958, fairs, Chairman TAKANO, for his leader- duct a study— the Protecting Moms Who Served Act, ship to advance this critically impor- (A) to determine the suitability and feasi- my bipartisan bill to address maternal tant bipartisan legislation—the first bility of establishing a unit of the National mortality among veterans that I bill in our Black Maternal Health Forest System in the study area; and

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(B) consult with the Hawaii Department of culture, in coordination with the Ha- Mr. CASE. Madam Speaker, I rise Agriculture and other interested govern- waii Department of Land and Natural today in strong support of H.R. 297, the mental entities, private and nonprofit orga- Resources, to conduct a study to iden- bill that I have co-introduced with my nizations, and any interested individuals. tify lands in the State of Hawaii that colleague from Hawaii, Representative (3) CONTENTS.—In conducting the study KAIALI’I KAHELE. under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall— merit inclusion in the National Forest (A) consider unique vegetation types that System. As Mr. SOTO and the ranking member occur in the study area and that should be Hawaii is one of the most eco- have noted, this legislation would re- targeted for inclusion in the unit of the Na- logically diverse places in the world, quire the Secretary of Agriculture, in tional Forest System described in paragraph home to 10 of the 13 world climate consultation with the State of Hawaii, (1)(A); zones, with ecosystems ranging from to conduct a study to identify lands in (B) evaluate the ability of the Secretary— the deserts to tropics, where plants and the State of Hawaii that merit inclu- (i) to improve and protect forest areas animals that found their way to Hawaii sion in the National Forest System. within the study area; and This would be the first step in poten- (ii) to secure favorable water flows within evolved like nowhere else. The study the study area; would consider how a Hawaii national tially establishing a national forest in (C) determine whether the unit of the Na- forest could contribute to the con- one of the few parts of our country tional Forest System described in paragraph servation of this biodiversity not found with no such system. (1)(A) would expand, enhance, or duplicate— elsewhere in the National Forest Sys- As my friend and colleague, Mr. (i) resource protection; and tem. SOTO, has noted, Hawaii is the most (ii) visitor-use opportunities; Madam Speaker, H.R. 297 provides isolated island chain and one of the (D) consider parcels of an appropriate size the first step in establishing a national most ecologically diverse places in our or location to be capable of economical ad- world. Within our borders, we have 10 ministration as part of the National Forest forest in Hawaii and a basis for bring- System separately or jointly with the other ing together local stakeholders to of the 13 world climate zones, eco- land identified under paragraph (1)(B); move forward the conversation on how systems that range from the deserts to (E) evaluate the willingness of landowners to responsibly establish a national for- the tropics, where plants and animals to sell or transfer land in the study area to est in Hawaii that benefits both Ha- that found their way to Hawaii evolved the Secretary; waii’s island communities as well as like nowhere else. (F) evaluate the suitability of land in the the National Forest Service. A 2014 survey identified 9,975 endemic study area for potential selection and des- Madam Speaker, as we continue to species in Hawaii, many of which are ignation as a research natural area or an ex- reliant on Hawaii’s fragile ecosystem, perimental forest; work towards the Biden administra- (G) identify cost estimates for any Federal tion’s effort to protect 30 percent of including our forests, to survive. How- acquisition, development, operation, and U.S. lands and waters by 2030, and iden- ever, since the onset of human arrival maintenance that would be needed to estab- tify solutions to our climate and bio- just centuries ago, Hawaii has lost al- lish the unit of the National Forest System diversity crises, I hope we can all see most half of its unique native forest described in paragraph (1)(A); and the value in taking this step towards cover and countless fauna and flora (H) consider other alternatives for the con- protecting Hawaii’s unique forest re- species. servation, protection, and use of areas with- Despite these threats to our unique in the study area by the Federal Govern- sources and its native species. Madam Speaker, I strongly urge my biodiversity, Hawaii remains one of ment, State or local government entities, or eight States that does not have a na- private and nonprofit organizations. colleagues to support this bill, and I re- (c) EFFECT.—Nothing in this section au- serve the balance of my time. tional forest or grassland. The study thorizes the Secretary to take any action authorized by the bill would take steps that would affect the use of any land owned b 1315 to correct this oversight. It would con- by the United States or not owned by the Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, sider how a Hawaii national forest United States. I yield myself such time as I may con- could contribute to the conservation of (d) REPORT.—Not later than 3 years after sume. the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec- this biodiversity not found elsewhere retary shall submit to the Committee on En- Madam Speaker, I rise in support of in our National Forest System while ergy and Natural Resources of the Senate H.R. 297, offered by our Natural Re- supporting the research mission of the and the Committee on Natural Resources of sources Committee colleague, Con- Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry. the House of Representatives a report that gressman CASE from Hawaii. This bill It would help inventory where Ha- describes— is the first step toward the creation of waii’s native koa, ohi’a, and sandal- (1) the results of the study; and Hawaii’s first national forest. wood forests can be conserved and ex- (2) any conclusions and recommendations This bill requires a study to identify panded for cultural and commercial of the Secretary. potential parcels of land that could practices. It would help identify where The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- later be incorporated into a national cultural sites could be better conserved ant to the rule, the gentleman from forest that would help fulfill the Na- and access expanded to the public and Florida (Mr. SOTO) and the gentleman tional Forest System’s mission. practitioners. And it would help pro- from Arkansas (Mr. WESTERMAN) each Hawaii is one of the few States with- vide the basis to bring together local will control 20 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman out a national forest and the only stakeholders to advance the conserva- from Florida. State that has tropical rainforests. Ha- tion of how to responsibly establish a waii’s rainforests are among the wet- national forest in Hawaii in a manner GENERAL LEAVE Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, I ask test places on Earth. This bill would that will benefit both our island com- unanimous consent that all Members help inventory how best to conserve munities and the National Forest Serv- may have 5 legislative days in which to and expand Hawaii’s unique forests and ice. revise and extend their remarks and in- lay the groundwork for the establish- Madam Speaker, I thank my col- clude extraneous material on the meas- ment of a national forest. leagues in the Hawaii congressional ure under consideration. While I question my friends from Ha- delegation for their support. I thank The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there waii on why they would be interested the Committee on Natural Resources objection to the request of the gen- in potentially giving the Federal Gov- and Subcommittee on National Parks, tleman from Florida? ernment jurisdiction over any land in Forests, and Public Lands chairs, rank- There was no objection. Hawaii, especially considering the un- ing members, members, and staff for Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, I yield fortunate state of our national forests their support and assistance in bring- myself such time as I may consume. on the mainland, I do urge adoption of ing this bill to the floor.

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In the attack, 49 inno- concerns as to the administration of have 5 legislative days in which to re- cent people were killed and 53 were our national forests and, certainly, vise and extend their remarks and in- wounded. would look forward to working with clude extraneous material on the meas- This bill, and the number H.R. 49, is him in our subcommittee and com- ure under consideration. a thoughtful tribute to the 49 individ- mittee. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there uals killed in the attack. In the after- As we continue to identify solutions objection to the request of the gen- math of the unspeakable tragedy at to our climate and biodiversity crises, tleman from Florida? Pulse, the owner of the club estab- I hope we can all see the value in tak- There was no objection. lished a nonprofit called the onePULSE ing this step toward protecting our Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, I yield Foundation to memorialize those who unique forest resources and their na- myself such time as I may consume. died in the mass murder, known as the tive species, along with providing im- Madam Speaker, I rise, along with 49. The foundation worked quickly to es- portant opportunities. Representative DEMINGS and Rep- tablish an interim memorial in Or- Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, resentative MURPHY from central Flor- lando and has been working to build a I urge adoption of the bill, and I yield ida, in strong support of our bill, H.R. permanent Pulse memorial and mu- back the balance of my time. 49. seum, which will be completed in com- Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, I thank Nearly 5 years ago, 49 angels lost their lives and 53 others were injured ing years. the ranking member, Mr. WESTERMAN This bill would redesignate the Pulse when a deranged gunman opened fire at from Arkansas, for his positive com- Memorial in Orlando, Florida, as the the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Flor- ments and bipartisan spirit, and I ‘‘National Pulse Memorial.’’ The bill ida. thank Mr. CASE. makes clear that this memorial will You can see here photos of those who Madam Speaker, I urge my col- not be a unit of the National Park Sys- leagues to support the legislation, and we lost, lives cut short. This horrific act of hate and terror tem and that designation as a national I yield back the balance of my time. memorial does not require any Federal against our LGBTQ and Latino com- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The funds to be expended. munity, African-American community, question is on the motion offered by The House’s action on this bill today the gentleman from Florida (Mr. SOTO) and Anglo community could have di- complements the United States Senate that the House suspend the rules and vided us, but we came together strong- resolution passed on June 11, 2020, hon- pass the bill, H.R. 297. er than ever before. oring the victims of this tragedy, as The question was taken. Orlando swore as a community to well as the State of Florida’s designa- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the never forget those we lost that night. tion of June 12 as Pulse Remembrance opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Their stories, their images, their Day. in the affirmative, the ayes have it. memories, and their spirits must live Madam Speaker, I urge adoption of Mrs. GREENE of Georgia. Madam on in our hearts. the measure, and I reserve the balance Speaker, on that I demand the yeas We were all there for vigils in Or- of my time. and nays. lando, where the bell rang 49 times for Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, I thank The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- those angels we lost, and I am honored the ranking member, Mr. WESTERMAN ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution to say, across this Nation and all 50 from Arkansas, for his bipartisan sup- 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. States, and many countries, we saw port. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- vigils also recognizing it, which is why Madam Speaker, I yield such time as ther proceedings on this motion are it is so critical that this is a national she may consume to the gentlewoman postponed. memorial, because it was truly a na- from Florida (Mrs. DEMINGS). f tional and international tragedy. Mrs. DEMINGS. Madam Speaker, I To honor the fallen and survivors of rise today to ask my colleagues to join NATIONAL PULSE MEMORIAL this tragedy, I join my colleagues to us in supporting H.R. 49 to finally des- Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, I move introduce landmark legislation to des- ignate the Pulse nightclub as a na- to suspend the rules and pass the bill ignate the Pulse nightclub as a feder- tional memorial in honor and remem- (H.R. 49) to designate the National ally recognized national memorial site. brance of the 49 people who lost their Pulse Memorial located at 1912 South This designation as a nonaffiliated Na- lives on this tragic night 5 years ago. Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida, 32806, tional Park Service national memorial ‘‘Orlando Strong’’ is more than just a and for other purposes. would not require Federal funds, but it slogan. It is a promise to support each The Clerk read the title of the bill. would honor the 49 lives taken on June other and to never forget those we lost The text of the bill is as follows: 12, 2016, as well as the survivors, the and those who were injured on that H.R. 49 first responders who so heroically came tragic night. By establishing Pulse as a Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- to the rescue of so many others, and national memorial, we will honor their resentatives of the United States of America in the entire central Florida community. memories and remind ourselves of that Congress assembled, Together, we will open minds and promise. SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF NATIONAL PULSE hearts. We will make the Pulse Memo- My bishop once called the Pulse MEMORIAL. rial a national symbol of hope, love, nightclub a place for late-night fellow- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Pulse Memorial lo- and change. ship, a place for fun, laughter, family, cated at 1912 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, I would like to, again, thank my and friendship. These are such funda- Florida, 32806, is designated as the ‘‘National amazing colleagues, Congresswoman mental things. We know this now more Pulse Memorial’’. VAL DEMINGS and Congresswoman than ever. After the pandemic, we see (b) EFFECT OF DESIGNATION.—The national memorial designated by this section is not a STEPHANIE MURPHY, for joining me in just how precious these things truly unit of the National Park System and the leading this important legislation, and are. designation of the National Pulse Memorial I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote. Madam Speaker, I thank the House shall not require or permit Federal funds to Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- for moving forward with this legisla- be expended for any purpose related to that ance of my time. tion. I thank my constituents. I thank national memorial. Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, the cosponsors, Congresswoman MUR- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- I yield myself such time as I may con- PHY and Congressman SOTO, for their ant to the rule, the gentleman from sume. work to make this day a reality.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:36 May 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12MY7.039 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H2220 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 12, 2021 As we pass this legislation, I know Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, I thank pened to these young people who were that the memories of those who died the gentleman from California, Chair killed because they were in a place of will live on in our hearts. They will not TAKANO, for taking the pilgrimage to sanctuary, and safety, and community, be defined by their tragic deaths the Pulse Memorial, along with me and but because they were members of the through gun violence but by the lives others and listening and paying re- LGBTQ community, our allies. they lived, the people they touched, spects. So I appreciate that. Madam Speaker, I thank again the and the love they gave. Madam Speaker, I yield such time as gentleman for yielding and for his in- Paraphrasing Dr. King: So I decided he may consume to the gentleman credible leadership on this issue, and I as an individual to stick with love be- from Rhode Island (Mr. CICILLINE). urge all my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes.’’ cause, yes, hate is too great of a burden Mr. CICILLINE. Madam Speaker, I Mr. WESTERMAN. I reserve the bal- to bear, and it has been on me, my thank the gentleman for yielding. Five ance of my time, Madam Speaker. community, my city, and my Nation years ago, 49 people were murdered in a Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, I thank for too long. violent, hate-filled, mass shooting at the gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. Madam Speaker, I thank my col- an LGBTQ nightclub in Orlando, the CICILLINE) for making the pilgrimage leagues for joining us in supporting Pulse nightclub. I thank Congressman and paying his respects at the memo- this legislation. SOTO for his leadership and our col- rial. Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, leagues, Congresswoman MURPHY and Madam Speaker, at this time, I have I reserve the balance of my time. Congresswoman DEMINGS. I, too, had no further requests for time, and I Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, I yield the opportunity to go to the site and to would inquire whether my colleague such time as he may consume to the read the beautiful notes written about has any remaining speakers on his side. Mr. WESTERMAN. In closing, gentleman from California (Mr. the young lives that were taken that Madam Speaker, again, I urge adoption TAKANO). night, and the very special place that of H.R. 49, and I yield back the balance Mr. TAKANO. Madam Speaker, I Pulse was. thank the gentleman from Florida (Mr. I was, in fact, in Florida this week- of my time. Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, I thank SOTO) for yielding. end with Barbara Poma, the owner of the ranking member, the gentleman Madam Speaker, I rise today in the Pulse nightclub, who was leading from Arkansas (Mr. WESTERMAN) and strong support of H.R. 49 to designate an effort to turn this site into not only our colleagues across the aisle for their the Pulse nightclub as a national me- a sacred place, but a museum. I shared bipartisan support of this really impor- morial site and to honor those whose with her what for young LGBTQ people tant bill for our Nation. I thank also lives were taken by a gunman with nightclubs were and still are, a place of Representatives DEMINGS, MURPHY, hate in his heart. sanctuary, a safe place where people CICILLINE, and TAKANO for their sup- b can be themselves where they go to 1330 port here today. I thank the gentleman for his leader- dance, to be with friends, and to share Madam Speaker, I urge my col- ship and his response with H.R. 49 a sense of community. That was all leagues to support the legislation, and along with Congresswoman MURPHY. I shattered by the brutality of the I yield back the balance of my time. visited with Mr. SOTO in Florida near events of the evening in which this oc- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Orlando and actually toured the Pulse curred. question is on the motion offered by This shooting was an act of terror nightclub site, and what a poignant the gentleman from Florida (Mr. SOTO) visitation that was. and an act of hate. It left the Nation that the House suspend the rules and Almost 5 years ago, the Nation really grasping for answers. In the days pass the bill, H.R. 49. awoke to the heartbreaking news of a that followed, we heard stories of in- The question was taken; and (two- mass shooting that unfolded at a night- credible courage, bravery, and resolve. thirds being in the affirmative) the club in Orlando. Forty-nine lives were But mostly, there was unspeakable rules were suspended and the bill was taken, and 53 others were injured. It pain for those who lost someone in this passed. was another devastating loss to the attack. A motion to reconsider was laid on LGBTQ-plus community and our Na- Although I pray that the passage of 5 the table. years has brought some measure of re- tion. f The gunman had targeted Pulse lief, the truth is that their pain will BLACKWATER TRADING POST nightclub, a nightclub frequented by never fully go away. It is critical to LAND TRANSFER ACT Orlando’s Latino and LGBTQ-plus com- designate this memorial today so that munities. This was a safe place for our country never forgets those who Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, I move many of the people who were there were lost. Congressman SOTO will re- to suspend the rules and pass the bill that night. The shooter violated a safe member we had on the steps of the Cap- (H.R. 478) to direct the Secretary of the space where LGBTQ people, and, in this itol a beautiful remembrance with full- Interior to take certain land located in case, LGBTQ-plus people of color were sized photographs of each of these Pinal County, Arizona, into trust for able to be themselves and to live and young people who had so much to give the benefit of the Gila River Indian dance freely without fear or judgment. and so much to offer whose lives were Community, and for other purposes. Our community—that is, the LGBTQ- taken that night. The Clerk read the title of the bill. plus community—is still healing from But in addition to remembering, it is The text of the bill is as follows: this attack, and families and friends also important that we take action to H.R. 478 are still mourning the loss of their do everything we can to make sure Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- loved ones. I will never forget waking that nothing like this ever happens resentatives of the United States of America in up in my Washington, D.C. apartment again. Individuals who are convicted of Congress assembled, as I was scrolling through the news, hate crimes should never own a gun, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. and that is why I plan to reintroduce This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Blackwater and I was just in disbelief that another Trading Post Land Transfer Act’’. the Disarm Hate Act to do just that, shooting had occurred. Since then, we SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. have had so many other senseless because we know if you commit a hate In this Act: shootings. crime, it often escalates and those (1) BLACKWATER TRADING POST LAND.—The By designating the Pulse nightclub crimes become increasingly violent as term ‘‘Blackwater Trading Post Land’’ as a national memorial site, we can al- time goes on. No American family means the approximately 55.3 acres of land ways remember the vibrant lives of should have to suffer because of the as depicted on the map that— those we lost. This memorial will serve loophole that currently exists today. (A) is located in Pinal County, Arizona, and bordered by Community land to the east, as a reminder that we cannot stop Let’s disarm hate once and for all. Today, we remember the 49 young west, and north and State Highway 87 to the fighting for equality. south; and Madam Speaker, I urge all of my col- lives lost at the Pulse nightclub in Or- (B) is owned by the Community. leagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. 49. lando. Let’s be sure that we designate (2) COMMUNITY.—The term ‘‘Community’’ Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, this memorial officially, so that every- means the Gila River Indian Community of I reserve the balance of my time. one will know the story of what hap- the Reservation.

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In the This parcel of land is commonly re- (4) RESERVATION.—The term ‘‘Reservation’’ opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being means the land located within the exterior ferred to as the Blackwater Trading in the affirmative, the ayes have it. boundaries of the reservation created under Post Land, because it once contained Mrs. GREENE of Georgia. Madam sections 3 and 4 of the Act of February 28, the Ellis family’s Blackwater Trading Speaker, on that I demand the yeas 1859 (11 Stat. 401, chapter LXVI), and Execu- Post which sold goods to members of and nays. tive orders of August 31, 1876, June 14, 1879, the Gila River Indian Community since The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- May 5, 1882, November 15, 1883, July 31, 1911, the 1930s. ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution June 2, 1913, August 27, 1914, and July 19, After purchasing the trading post in 1915, and any other lands placed in trust for 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. 2010, the community found around 1,000 Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- the benefit of the Community. cultural artifacts on the property, in- (5) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ ther proceedings on this motion are means the Secretary of the Interior. cluding 126 Akimel O’odham baskets. postponed. Following this discovery, the commu- SEC. 3. LAND TAKEN INTO TRUST FOR BENEFIT f OF THE GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMU- nity decided to apply to take the parcel NITY. of land into trust. CHIEF STANDING BEAR NATIONAL (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall take However, legislation is required for HISTORIC TRAIL FEASIBILITY the Blackwater Trading Post land into trust this exchange, as the community’s 2004 STUDY for the benefit of the Community, after the water settlement explicitly requires Community— that any lands located outside of the Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, I move (1) conveys to the Secretary all right, title, community’s reservation boundaries be to suspend the rules and pass the bill and interest of the Community in and to the taken into trust through congressional (H.R. 810) to amend the National Trails Blackwater Trading Post Land; System Act to direct the Secretary of (2) submits to the Secretary a request to action. Passage of H.R. 478 will ultimately the Interior to conduct a study on the take the Blackwater Trading Post Land into feasibility of designating the Chief trust for the benefit of the Community; allow the community to preserve a (3) conducts a survey (to the satisfaction of piece of their heritage by incorporating Standing Bear National Historic Trail, the Secretary) to determine the exact acre- this contiguous parcel of land into its and for other purposes. age and legal description of the Blackwater reservation land base. The Clerk read the title of the bill. Trading Post Land, if the Secretary deter- Madam Speaker, I want to thank The text of the bill is as follows: mines a survey is necessary; and Representative O’HALLERAN for his H.R. 810 (4) pays all costs of any survey conducted work on this legislation. I urge my col- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- under paragraph (3). leagues to support this bill, and I re- resentatives of the United States of America in (b) AVAILABILITY OF MAP.—Not later than Congress assembled, 180 days after the Blackwater Trading Post serve the balance of my time. Land is taken into trust under subsection Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, SECTION 1. CHIEF STANDING BEAR NATIONAL (a), the map shall be on file and available for I yield myself such time as I may con- HISTORIC TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY. public inspection in the appropriate offices sume. Section 5(c) of the National Trails System of the Secretary. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of Act (16 U.S.C. 1244(c)) is amended by adding (c) LANDS TAKEN INTO TRUST PART OF RES- H.R. 478, the Blackwater Trading Post at the end the following: ERVATION.—After the date on which the Land Transfer Act. This bill will place ‘‘(xx) CHIEF STANDING BEAR NATIONAL HIS- Blackwater Trading Post Land is taken into approximately 55 acres of land in Pinal TORIC TRAIL.—The Chief Standing Bear Trail, trust under subsection (a), the land shall be County, Arizona, into trust for the Gila extending approximately 550 miles from treated as part of the Reservation. River Indian Community. According to Niobrara, Nebraska, to Ponca City, Okla- (d) GAMING.—Class II and class III gaming homa, which follows the route taken by under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 the Tribe, these lands and the former Chief Standing Bear and the Ponca people U.S.C. 2701 et seq.) shall not be allowed at Blackwater Trading Post have a histor- during Federal Indian removal, and approxi- any time on the land taken into trust under ical connection to the Tribe, as the mately 550 miles from Ponca City, Okla- subsection (a). trading post served many Tribal mem- homa, through Omaha, Nebraska, to (e) DESCRIPTION.—Not later than 180 days bers since at least the 1930s. In 2010, the Niobrara, Nebraska, which follows the return after the date of enactment of this Act, the Tribe purchased the Blackwater Trad- route taken by Chief Standing Bear and the Secretary shall cause the full metes-and- ing Post and surrounding lands after Ponca people.’’. bounds description of the Blackwater Trad- ing Post Land to be published in the Federal the former owners retired. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Register. The description shall, on publica- Pursuant to the 2004 Arizona Water ant to the rule, the gentleman from tion, constitute the official description of Rights Settlement Act, the Gila River Florida (Mr. SOTO) and the gentleman the Blackwater Trading Post Land. Tribe cannot acquire off-reservation from Arkansas (Mr. WESTERMAN) each The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- lands into trust absent an act of Con- will control 20 minutes. ant to the rule, the gentleman from gress. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Madam Speaker, I urge adoption of Florida (Mr. SOTO) and the gentleman from Florida. the measure, and I yield back the bal- from Arkansas (Mr. WESTERMAN) each GENERAL LEAVE will control 20 minutes. ance of my time. Mr. SOTO. In closing, Madam Speak- Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, I ask The Chair recognizes the gentleman er, I urge my colleagues to support this unanimous consent that all Members from Florida. legislation for the Gila River Commu- may have 5 legislative days in which to GENERAL LEAVE nity of Arizona, as corrected. I thank revise and extend their remarks and in- Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, I ask the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. clude extraneous material on the meas- unanimous consent that all Members GALLEGO) who knows the State very ure under consideration. may have 5 legislative days in which to well. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there revise and extend their remarks and in- I urge support of the Gila River In- objection to the request of the gen- clude extraneous material on the meas- dian Community of Arizona’s incorpo- tleman from Florida? ure under consideration. ration of this additional land. I thank There was no objection. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Representative O’HALLERAN for his Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, I yield objection to the request of the gen- leadership and the bipartisan support myself such time as I may consume. tleman from Florida? of the ranking member, Mr. Madam Speaker, H.R. 810, introduced There was no objection. WESTERMAN from Arkansas. by Representative FORTENBERRY from Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, I yield Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- Nebraska, would direct the Secretary myself such time as I may consume. ance of my time. of the Interior to conduct a study on Madam Speaker, H.R. 478, introduced The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the feasibility of designating the Chief by our colleague, Representative TOM question is on the motion offered by Standing Bear National Historic Trail.

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The trail would commemorate and would require additional action from Mrs. GREENE of Georgia. Madam elevate the story of Chief Standing the Natural Resources Committee and Speaker, on that I demand the yeas Bear, including the trial and historic the Congress. and nays. 1879 court case where he became the Madam Speaker, I urge adoption of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- first Native American to be recognized the measure, and I reserve the balance ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution as a person in a Federal court. of my time. 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. The trail would memorialize the Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, I have no Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- courage, honor, and fortitude of Chief further requests for time, and I reserve ther proceedings on this motion are Standing Bear and the Ponca people as the balance of my time. postponed. they struggled to return to their home- Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, f land to bury the son of Chief Standing I yield such time as he may consume to NATIVE AMERICAN CHILD Bear—serving as a reminder of their the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. PROTECTION ACT fight to achieve justice, freedom, and FORTENBERRY). equality. Mr. FORTENBERRY. Madam Speak- Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, I move I would like to thank Representative er, first of all, let me thank my friends to suspend the rules and pass the bill FORTENBERRY for championing this im- and colleagues, Mr. SOTO from Florida (H.R. 1688) to amend the Indian Child portant legislation and for his efforts and Mr. WESTERMAN from Arkansas, for Protection and Family Violence Pre- to bring about a greater understanding shepherding this important measure. vention Act. of our U.S. history and Tribal sov- Madam Speaker, right outside this The Clerk read the title of the bill. ereignty. door, in Statuary Hall, there is a very The text of the bill is as follows: Madam Speaker, I urge my col- large statue with the person’s hand ex- H.R. 1688 leagues to support this good bipartisan tended like that, as if to say welcome, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- bill, and I reserve the balance of my welcome all of America to this institu- resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, time. tion. That statue is of Chief Standing Bear. And today, I am so proud that we SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. b 1345 are considering a bill to honor his cour- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Native American Child Protection Act’’. Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, age and sacrifice. I yield myself such time as I may con- SEC. 2. INDIAN CHILD PROTECTION AND FAMILY As we have heard, here is a bit of his VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT sume. story. Chief Standing Bear and his AMENDMENTS. Madam Speaker, I thank the major- Ponca people were relocated from their The Indian Child Protection and Family ity for the bipartisan support on this ancestral homeland in Niobrara, Ne- Violence Prevention Act (25 U.S.C. 3202 et good piece of legislation. braska, to what was called Indian Ter- seq.) is amended as follows: H.R. 810, authored by our colleague ritory in Oklahoma. As we learned, (1) By amending section 403(3)(A) (25 U.S.C. from Nebraska, Congressman FORTEN- 3202(3)(A)) to read as follows: Chief Standing Bear’s son fell ill, and ‘‘(A) in any case in which— BERRY, directs the Secretary of the In- he made his son a promise that he ‘‘(i)(I) a child is dead or exhibits evidence terior to study the feasibility of desig- would bury him back in his ancestral of skin bruising, bleeding, malnutrition, fail- nating the Chief Standing Bear Na- homeland. When that happened, Stand- ure to thrive, burns, fracture of any bone, tional Historic Trail. ing Bear took that harrowing journey subdural hematoma, soft tissue swelling; and Chief Standing Bear of the Ponca one cold winter back home, and for ‘‘(II) such condition is not justifiably ex- Tribe is one of Nebraska’s most impor- that, he was arrested for leaving the plained or may not be the product of an acci- tant historical figures and is honored reservation. dental occurrence; or here in the Capitol as one of Nebras- During his trial, Chief Standing Bear ‘‘(ii) a child is subjected to sexual assault, ka’s contributions to the National sexual molestation, sexual exploitation, sex- raised his hand and said: ‘‘I am a man. ual contact, or prostitution;’’. Statuary Hall Collection. The same God made us both.’’ The (2) In section 409 (25 U.S.C. 3208)— Chief Standing Bear led his people judge was so moved by his testimony (A) in subsection (a)— through a crisis that began with its that he declared that Native Ameri- (i) by striking ‘‘The Secretary of Health displacement by droves of westward- cans were to be considered persons for and Human Services, acting through the bound settlers. The Ponca Tribe moved consideration under the law. That Service and in cooperation with the Bureau’’ twice in search of new land but had no wasn’t until 1879. and inserting ‘‘The Service, in cooperation success. Finally, in 1877, the U.S. Gov- Madam Speaker, Chief Standing Bear with the Bureau’’; and ernment forced their relocation. (ii) by striking ‘‘sexual abuse’’ and insert- didn’t seek to be a civil rights leader, ing ‘‘abuse or neglect’’; By 1878, when they reached their des- but he changed the course of history in (B) in subsection (b) through the end of the tination in Oklahoma’s Indian Terri- that moment, all for the sake of human section, by striking ‘‘Secretary of Health tory, starvation and disease had dignity and human rights. I am proud and Human Services’’ each place it appears claimed almost a third of the Tribe. to offer this bill today in his honor and and inserting ‘‘Service’’; Among the dead was Bear Shield, the for the good of all America. (C) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting after first son of Standing Bear. Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, ‘‘Any Indian tribe or intertribal consortium’’ Standing Bear’s desire to honor his I urge support of this bill, and I yield the following: ‘‘, on its own or in partnership son’s wish that he be buried in his Ne- with an urban Indian organization,’’; back the balance of my time. (D) in subsections (b)(2)(B) and (d), by braska birthplace, at a time when Na- Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, I wholly striking ‘‘such Secretary’’ each place it ap- tive Americans could not legally leave support this bill, and I thank the lead- pears and inserting ‘‘the Service’’; their reservations without government ership of Mr. FORTENBERRY from Ne- (E) by amending subsection (c) to read as permission, led to the trial for which braska and the ranking member, Mr. follows: he is best remembered today. The case WESTERMAN from Arkansas. ‘‘(c) CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE TREAT- established that Native Americans This is a fitting honor for human MENT.—In awarding grants under this sec- were persons under the law and are en- rights and Tribal sovereignty. I urge tion, the Service shall encourage the use of titled to the same rights as anyone else my colleagues to support the legisla- culturally appropriate treatment services and programs that respond to the unique cul- in the Nation. During that case, the tion, and I yield back the balance of tural values, customs, and traditions of ap- words of Chief Standing Bear, pleading my time. plicant Indian Tribes.’’; on behalf of his Tribe, moved the Na- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The (F) in subsection (d)(2), by striking ‘‘the tion. question is on the motion offered by Secretary’’ and inserting ‘‘the Service’’;

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(G) by redesignating subsection (e) as sub- ‘‘(f) CENTER ADVISORY BOARD.—The Sec- (ii) in paragraph (3)(D), by striking ‘‘sexual section (f); retary shall establish an advisory board to abuse’’ and inserting ‘‘abuse and neglect, (H) by inserting after subsection (d) the advise and assist the National Indian Child high incidence of family violence’’; following: Resource and Family Services Center in car- (iii) by amending paragraph (4) to read as ‘‘(e) REPORT.—Not later than 2 years after rying out its activities under this section. follows: the date of the enactment of the Native The advisory board shall consist of 12 mem- ‘‘(4) The formula established pursuant to American Child Protection Act, the Service bers appointed by the Secretary from Indian this subsection shall provide funding nec- shall submit a report to Congress on the Tribes, Tribal organizations, and urban In- essary to support not less than one child pro- award of grants under this section. The re- dian organizations with expertise in child tective services or family violence case- port shall contain— abuse and child neglect. Members shall serve worker, including fringe benefits and support ‘‘(1) a description of treatment and services without compensation, but may be reim- costs, for each Indian Tribe.’’; and for which grantees have used funds awarded bursed for travel and other expenses while (iv) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘tribes’’ under this section; and carrying out the duties of the board. The ad- and inserting ‘‘Indian Tribes’’; ‘‘(2) any other information that the Serv- visory board shall assist the Center in co- (C) by amending subsection (g) to read as ice requires.’’; and ordinating programs, identifying training follows: (I) by amending subsection (f) (as so redes- and technical assistance materials, and de- ‘‘(g) REPORT.—Not later than 2 years after ignated by subparagraph (G) of this para- veloping intergovernmental agreements re- the date of the enactment of the Native graph), to read as follows: lating to family violence, child abuse, and American Child Protection Act, the Sec- ‘‘(f) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— child neglect. retary of the Interior, acting through the There are authorized to be appropriated to ‘‘(g) APPLICATION OF INDIAN SELF-DETER- Bureau of Indian Affairs, shall submit a re- carry out this section $30,000,000 for each of MINATION ACT TO THE CENTER.—The National port to Congress on the award of grants fiscal years 2022 through 2027.’’. Indian Child Resource and Family Services under this section. The report shall con- (3) In section 410 (25 U.S.C. 3209)— Center shall be subject to the provisions of tain— (A) in the heading— the Indian Self-Determination Act. The Sec- ‘‘(1) a description of treatment and services (i) by inserting ‘‘NATIONAL’’ before ‘‘IN- retary may also contract for the operation of for which grantees have used funds awarded ’’; and DIAN the Center with a nonprofit Indian organiza- under this section; and (ii) by striking ‘‘ ’’ and inserting CENTERS tion governed by an Indian-controlled board ‘‘(2) any other information that the Sec- ‘‘ ’’; CENTER of directors that have substantial experience retary of the Interior requires.’’; and (B) by amending subsections (a) and (b) to in child abuse, child neglect, and family vio- (D) by amending subsection (i) to read as read as follows: lence involving Indian children and families. follows: ‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than one ‘‘(i) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— year after the date of the enactment of the ‘‘(h) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— There are authorized to be appropriated to Native American Child Protection Act, the There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $60,000,000 for each of Secretary shall establish a National Indian carry out this section $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.’’. Child Resource and Family Services Center. fiscal years 2022 through 2027.’’. ‘‘(b) REPORT.—Not later than 2 years after (4) In section 411 (25 U.S.C. 3210)— The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the date of the enactment of the Native (A) in subsection (d)— ant to the rule, the gentleman from American Child Protection Act, the Sec- (i) in paragraph (1)— Florida (Mr. SOTO) and the gentleman retary of the Interior, acting through the (I) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘abuse from Arkansas (Mr. WESTERMAN) each Bureau of Indian Affairs, shall submit a re- and child neglect’’ and inserting ‘‘abuse, ne- port to Congress on the status of the Na- glect, or both’’; will control 20 minutes. tional Indian Child Resource and Family (II) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘and’’ The Chair recognizes the gentleman Services Center.’’; at the end; and from Florida. (C) in subsection (c)— (III) by inserting after subparagraph (C), GENERAL LEAVE (i) by striking ‘‘Each’’ and inserting the following: Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, I ask ‘‘The’’; and ‘‘(D) development of agreements between unanimous consent that all Members (ii) by striking ‘‘multidisciplinary’’; Tribes, States, or private agencies on the co- (D) in subsection (d)— ordination of child abuse and neglect preven- may have 5 legislative days in which to (i) in the text before paragraph (1), by tion, investigation, and treatment services; revise and extend their remarks and in- striking ‘‘Each’’ and inserting ‘‘The’’; ‘‘(E) child protective services operational clude extraneous material on the meas- (ii) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘and costs including transportation, risk and pro- ure under consideration. inter-tribal consortia’’ and inserting ‘‘inter- tective factors assessments, family engage- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there tribal consortia, and urban Indian organiza- ment and kinship navigator services, and rel- objection to the request of the gen- tions’’; ative searches, criminal background checks tleman from Florida? (iii) in paragraph (2), by inserting ‘‘urban for prospective placements, and home stud- There was no objection. Indian organizations,’’ after ‘‘tribal organi- ies; and Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, I yield zations,’’; ‘‘(F) development of a Tribal child protec- (iv) in paragraph (3)— tion or multidisciplinary team to assist in myself such time as I may consume. (I) by inserting ‘‘and technical assistance’’ the prevention and investigation of child Madam Speaker, H.R. 1688, intro- after training; and abuse and neglect;’’; duced by Representative RUBEN (II) by striking ‘‘and to tribal organiza- (ii) in paragraph (2)— GALLEGO from Arizona, our outgoing tions’’ and inserting ‘‘, Tribal organizations, (I) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ‘‘in subcommittee chairman—and I appre- and urban Indian organizations’’; culturally appropriate ways’’ after ‘‘inci- ciate his leadership on that—amends (v) in paragraph (4)— dents of family violence’’; and and reauthorizes several programs (I) by inserting ‘‘, State,’’ after ‘‘Federal’’; (II) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ‘‘that within the Indian Child Protection and and may include culturally appropriate pro- (II) by striking ‘‘and tribal’’ and inserting grams’’ after ‘‘training programs’’; and Family Violence Prevention Act in ‘‘Tribal, and urban Indian’’; and (iii) in paragraph (3)— order to improve the prevention, inves- (vi) by amending paragraph (5) to read as (I) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ‘‘and tigation, treatment, and prosecution of follows: neglect’’ after ‘‘abuse’’; and family violence, child abuse, and child ‘‘(5) develop model intergovernmental (II) in subparagraph (B), by striking neglect involving Native American agreements between Tribes and States, and ‘‘cases, to the extent practicable,’’ and in- children and families. other materials that provide examples of serting ‘‘and neglect cases’’; There is an enormous need for family how Federal, State, and Tribal governments (B) in subsection (f)— violence prevention and treatment re- can develop effective relationships and pro- (i) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘develop, vide for maximum cooperation in the fur- in consultation with Indian tribes, appro- sources in Tribal communities. Native therance of prevention, investigation, treat- priate caseload standards and staffing re- children experience child abuse and ne- ment, and prosecution of incidents of family quirements which are comparable to stand- glect at an elevated rate, which leads violence and child abuse and child neglect ards developed by the National Association many to require special education serv- involving Indian children and families.’’; and of Social Work, the Child Welfare League of ices, to be more likely to be involved in (E) in subsection (e)— America and other professional associations the juvenile and criminal justice sys- (i) in the heading, by striking ‘‘MULTIDISCI- in the field of social work and child welfare’’ tems, and to have long-term mental PLINARY TEAM’’ and inserting ‘‘TEAM’’; and inserting ‘‘develop, not later than one health needs. (ii) in the text before paragraph (1), by year after the date of the enactment of the striking ‘‘Each multidisciplinary’’ and in- Native American Child Protection Act, in Passage of H.R. 1688 will create tech- serting ‘‘The’’; and consultation with Indian Tribes, appropriate nical assistance programs in the Bu- (F) by amending subsections (f), (g), and (h) caseload standards and staffing require- reau of Indian Affairs, allow for urban to read as follows: ments’’; Indian organizations to partner with

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:56 May 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12MY7.011 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H2224 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 12, 2021 Tribal governments, and ensure cul- dress child abuse and neglect in their Mr. YOUNG. Madam Speaker, I turally competent care. communities. My bill changes that. thank the gentleman for the com- I thank Representative GALLEGO for My bill will improve the prevention, pliment. I have been called a lot of introducing and championing this vi- treatment, investigation, and prosecu- things on this floor, including dean. tally important legislation, and I urge tion of child abuse and neglect in In- Madam Speaker, I rise in strong sup- my colleagues to support H.R. 1688. dian Country by ensuring Tribes have port of this legislation. I thank my Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- the resources they need to take care of friend, Representative GALLEGO, for in- ance of my time. Native children in culturally com- troducing it. Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, petent ways. It does so by modernizing This is a good bill. It improves a bill I yield myself such time as I may con- and reauthorizing three programs which I passed 30 years ago, and it is sume. originally passed as part of the Indian long overdue to make sure that it is Madam Speaker, H.R. 1688 amends Child Protection and Family Violence running right. the Indian Child Protection and Fam- Prevention Act. ily Violence Prevention Act to reau- The Indian Child Protection and As has been said, it establishes a new thorize three programs administered Family Violence Prevention Act be- National Indian Resource Services Cen- by the Department of Health and came law in 1990, after being authored ter, which was created over 30 years Human Services and the Department of by the late Arizona Senator John ago. We are reauthorizing these pro- the Interior that are intended to pre- McCain in response to widespread re- grams, making sure they work. vent cases within Indian communities ports that Native children were being It is badly needed because of actions where child abuse, neglect, family vio- physically and sexually abused in BIA- across the country with indigenous lence, and trauma may occur and to run boarding schools in the 1980s. people. We hope the victims will have provide treatment for victims of Indian The original purpose of the law was better service than they have in the child sexual abuse. to identify the scope of the under- past. The authorization for appropriations reported child abuse in Indian Country, I congratulate the author of the leg- for the three programs expired in 1997. fill gaps in Tribal child welfare serv- islation. I am a sponsor of the legisla- The bill also makes several technical ices, improve coordination between tion also. This is a good bill, and I urge changes to the underlying statute, re- child welfare and domestic violence the passage of this bill. quiring agencies to report on grant programs, and provide funds for treat- All of my colleagues who understand, awards. ment in Indian Country. Advocates cite the Indian Child Pro- But the horrible truth is that the let’s do the job we were told to do when tection and Family Violence Preven- grant programs created by this law in we became trustees of the indigenous tion Act as the only federally dedicated 1990 were never funded, never enacted, people of this great Nation of ours. child abuse prevention and victim and were allowed to expire in 1997. My Again, I thank the chairman, the au- treatment funding for Tribal govern- bill revives the three grant programs thor of the legislation, and the ranking ments, but Congress has only appro- from the original act that are still member for all the work they have priated approximately $5 million for sorely needed in Indian Country be- done. this program. cause the problems identified by Con- Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, I have no I appreciate the sponsor bringing at- gress in 1990 still exist today. further requests for time, and I reserve tention to this important issue as Specifically, my bill does: one, pro- the balance of my time. abuse, neglect, and violence have no vides Tribes with more funding for cul- Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, place in any community. turally competent child abuse treat- I urge support of this bill, and I yield Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- ment; two, allows Tribes to choose to back the balance of my time. ance of my time. partner with urban Indian organiza- Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, I yield Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, I yield 5 tions or Tribal consortiums to identify myself the balance of my time. minutes to the gentleman from Ari- and treat victims of abuse; three, cre- zona (Mr. GALLEGO). ates a national child resource and fam- We had extensive hearings on these Mr. GALLEGO. Madam Speaker, I ily services center to provide technical issues in the Subcommittee for Indige- rise today in support of my bill, H.R. assistance and support to Tribes in nous Peoples of the United States, and 1688, the Native American Child Pro- maintaining child welfare programs; it became clear we needed resources tection Act. four, authorizes enough funds for every and technical assistance to protect Na- I first want to thank my friend and Tribe to hire at least one child welfare tive American children and families in the dean of the House, Congressman case manager to help investigate and addition to what they are getting now. DON YOUNG, for working with me on prosecute instances of abuse; and, five, I thank our outgoing chair, Mr. this bill to ensure Native American and authorizes the only Tribal-specific GALLEGO, for his leadership on this; the Alaska Native Tribes have the re- grant program aimed at preventing dean of the House, Representative DON sources they need to keep Native chil- child abuse in Indian Country. YOUNG, for his amazing leadership in dren safe from abuse and neglect. A core part of the Federal Govern- working together; former Member Last week, I joined my colleagues in ment’s trust responsibility is pro- COOK, who participated in these meet- recognizing the National Day of Aware- tecting the most vulnerable members ings extensively; as well as now-Sec- ness for Missing and Murdered Indige- of indigenous communities, Native retary Deb Haaland, one of the first nous Women and Girls. children. Right now, we are failing in Native American women to serve in the When I was chairman of the Sub- that responsibility. Congress. I thank Ranking Member committee for Indigenous Peoples of Passing this bill today allows us to WESTERMAN for helping us get this the United States last Congress, I held take an important step forward in pro- done in a bipartisan fashion. the first-ever House committee hearing tecting Native children and upholding Madam Speaker, I urge my col- on MMIW, which paved the way for our trust responsibility to Tribes. leagues to support the legislation, and critical bills like the Not Invisible Act I am proud of the strong bipartisan I yield back the balance of my time. and Savanna’s Act. support this legislation received in the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The At that hearing, we learned that, in Natural Resources Committee last year question is on the motion offered by addition to experiencing incredibly when it passed and when it passed by a the gentleman from Florida (Mr. SOTO) high murder rates, one in three Native voice vote in the House. I urge all of that the House suspend the rules and women experience domestic violence in my colleagues in the House to join me their lives. That statistic is even more once again in supporting this impor- pass the bill, H.R. 1688. horrifying when we recognize that, in tant piece of legislation. The question was taken; and (two- 49 to 70 percent of cases, men who Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, thirds being in the affirmative) the abuse their partners also abuse their I yield such time as he may consume to rules were suspended and the bill was children. the gentleman from Alaska (Mr. passed. Despite this fact, Tribes have never YOUNG), the dean of the House and a A motion to reconsider was laid on received the resources they need to ad- true expert on Tribal issues. the table.

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TONY GONZALES from the Texas 23rd for tribal economic development on But that is what is occurring. The Congressional District, to ensure that terms that are equal and fair, and for language in the Restoration Act has Native American Tribes are covered by other purposes. been used by the State of Texas to re- the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. The Clerk read the title of the bill. peatedly stymie the Pueblo’s and the Specifically, this bipartisan bill aims The text of the bill is as follows: Tribe’s ability to engage in class II to correct a problem of exclusion that H.R. 2208 gaming, much to the detriment of the has been affecting only two Tribes in Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- economic health and well-being of both the entire United States—the Ysleta resentatives of the United States of America in the Pueblo and the Tribe. del Sur Pueblo and the Alabama- Congress assembled, Additionally, the only other federally Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas— SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. recognized Tribe in Texas, the Kick- since 1987, when Congress passed the This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Ysleta del apoo Traditional Tribe, is allowed to Restoration Act and the Indian Gam- Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribes of operate a class II gaming facility, as ing Regulatory Act. Texas Equal and Fair Opportunity Act’’. they were restored by Congress in 1983, The passage of these 1987 laws inad- SEC. 2. AMENDMENT. without any type of gaming restric- vertently created uncertainty about The Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama tions. which law these Tribes were covered and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Res- H.R. 2208 remedies this inequality by under and what gaming activities they toration Act (Public Law 100–89; 101 Stat. clarifying that the Pueblo and the 666) is amended by adding at the end the fol- were allowed to offer on their reserva- lowing: Tribe, like the Kickapoo, have the tions. ‘‘SEC. 301. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. same rights and responsibilities under Passed in this Chamber during the ‘‘Nothing in this Act shall be construed to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act as 116th Congress, this bill offers a com- preclude or limit the applicability of the In- virtually every other federally recog- monsense solution that will ensure dian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2701 nized Tribe in the United States. that the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Ala- et seq.).’’. This legislation confers no new or bama-Coushatta Tribes are covered by The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- special rights to the Pueblo or the the Indiana Gaming Regulatory Act, ant to the rule, the gentleman from Tribe, nor does it in any way limit the which would provide these Native Florida (Mr. SOTO) and the gentleman existing rights of the State of Texas. American communities with a critical from Arkansas (Mr. WESTERMAN) each This is simply a matter of parity and economic lifeline and an opportunity will control 20 minutes. fairness, and I urge adoption of this to recover from the harmful inequity The Chair recognizes the gentleman legislation. that they have faced. from Florida. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Simply put, this bill would provide my time. fairness for these two Tribes, like the GENERAL LEAVE Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I only other federally recognized Tribe Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, I ask yield myself such time as I may con- in our State, the Kickapoo Traditional unanimous consent that all Members sume. Tribe of Texas. may have 5 legislative days in which to Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2208, sponsored by I urge my colleagues to join me in revise and extend their remarks and in- my colleague from Texas (Ms. protecting our Native American Tribes’ clude extraneous material on the meas- ESCOBAR), would amend the act of Con- sovereignty and ensuring that they ure under consideration. gress that restored the Federal rec- have the ability to engage in the same The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ognition of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo way other Tribes are able to. objection to the request of the gen- and Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas. The coronavirus pandemic has im- tleman from Florida? The amendment would override a pacted everyone, but the economic and There was no objection. gaming limitation imposed by Con- health crisis has been devastating to Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, I yield gress on the Tribes, thereby author- our Tribes, and this bill offers an op- myself such time as I may consume. izing the Tribes to operate casinos reg- portunity for them to safely rebuild Madam Speaker, H.R. 2208, intro- ulated not under Texas law, as Federal their economies. The reason our Tribes duced by Representative VERONICA law currently provides, but under the have suffered so disproportionately is ESCOBAR from Texas, amends the Federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act because of long-term disinvestment Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama and of 1988. and generational lack of adequate ac- Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Res- The question of whether Texas law or cess to healthcare and economic assist- toration Act of 1987 to clarify that the the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act ap- ance. Indian Gaming Regulatory Act applies plies to the two Tribes is no longer Communities around the country are to both the Pueblo and the Tribe. under serious dispute. Federal courts eager to repair their economies fol- The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of have settled the question, and the re- lowing the impact of COVID–19, and Texas was federally terminated in 1954. sult of the litigation is that the two our Tribes are no different. But they This wrong was followed in 1968 by ter- Tribes may not conduct gaming under need the clarity this bill would provide mination of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, un- so that they can better control their also known as the Tigua Tribe. Con- less Congress enacts a measure to economic future. gress rightfully restored both the allow them to do so. The parity this bill would create for Pueblo and the Tribe by enacting the The bill enjoys significant local sup- these Tribes would also create long aforementioned Restoration Act of port in the communities around the overdue opportunities for them to suc- 1987. reservations of the two Tribes, and the ceed by supporting job creation and The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act members who represent the Tribes their ability to generate revenue that was enacted just one year later, in 1988. strongly support enactment of the would fund new housing, educational The framework that it created should measure. programs, and medical facilities for have applied to both the Pueblo and Mr. Speaker, I urge adoption of the their people and the surrounding com- the Tribe, just as it did to every other measure, and I reserve the balance of munities, among so many other things. Tribe. my time. Now, more than ever, more must be However, since the Restoration Act Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 done to protect other Native American was passed at a time when Indian gam- minutes to the gentlewoman from Tribes, their families, businesses, and ing was just emerging and Federal reg- Texas (Ms. ESCOBAR). their economic prosperity.

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RES. 380 rights, opportunities, and stability thereto, to final passage without intervening Resolved, That upon adoption of this reso- motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally they have long been denied. lution it shall be in order to consider in the divided and controlled by the chair and rank- Therefore, I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on this House the bill (H.R. 2547) to expand and en- ing minority member of the Committee on important piece of legislation, and I hance consumer, student, servicemember, Education and Labor or their respective des- am grateful to the leaders in the com- and small business protections with respect ignees; and (2) one motion to recommit. to debt collection practices, and for other mittee for their support. SEC. 6. (a) At any time through the legisla- Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I purposes. All points of order against consid- tive day of Friday, May 14, 2021, the Speaker eration of the bill are waived. The amend- may entertain motions offered by the Major- yield such time as he may consume to ment in the nature of a substitute rec- the gentleman from Alaska (Mr. ity Leader or a designee that the House sus- ommended by the Committee on Financial pend the rules as though under clause 1 of YOUNG), the dean of the House. Services now printed in the bill, modified by Mr. YOUNG. Mr. Speaker, I thank rule XV with respect to multiple measures the amendment printed in part A of the re- described in subsection (b), and the Chair the ranking member, chairman, and port of the Committee on Rules accom- shall put the question on any such motion the sponsor for this legislation. panying this resolution, shall be considered without debate or intervening motion. It is a strange thing. If you hang as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be (b) A measure referred to in subsection (a) around here long enough, you keep see- considered as read. All points of order includes any measure that was the object of ing the other end of your tail. We in- against provisions in the bill, as amended, a motion to suspend the rules on the legisla- troduced these bills, and there was are waived. The previous question shall be tive day of May 11, 2021, or May 12, 2021, in considered as ordered on the bill, as amend- the form as so offered, on which the yeas and never any intention to exclude these ed, and on any further amendment thereto, two Tribes, never. nays were ordered and further proceedings to final passage without intervening motion postponed pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX. When Mo Udall and I started the except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided gaming law, everybody thought we (c) Upon the offering of a motion pursuant and controlled by the chair and ranking mi- to subsection (a) concerning multiple meas- were nuts. It has worked. But never nority member of the Committee on Finan- ures, the ordering of the yeas and nays on were these two Tribes to be excluded. cial Services or their respective designees; postponed motions to suspend the rules with In fact, this legislation rectifies that (2) the further amendments described in sec- respect to such measures is vacated to the problem. tion 2 of this resolution; (3) the amendments end that all such motions are considered as Mr. Speaker, I am happy to be a en bloc described in section 3 of this resolu- withdrawn. tion; and (4) one motion to recommit. SEC. 7. House Resolution 379 is hereby sponsor of the legislation, who worked SEC. 2. After debate pursuant to the first adopted. with you to try to get this done. This section of this resolution, each further will be justice served to all. amendment printed in part B of the report of b 1415 Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, I have no the Committee on Rules not earlier consid- further speakers, I am prepared to ered as part of amendments en bloc pursuant The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- close, and I reserve the balance of my to section 3 of this resolution shall be con- tleman from Colorado is recognized for time. sidered only in the order printed in the re- 1 hour. Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Speaker, in port, may be offered only by a Member des- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, for closing, I support this bipartisan bill, ignated in the report, shall be considered as the purposes of debate only, I yield the read, shall be debatable for the time speci- and I yield back the balance of my fied in the report equally divided and con- customary 30 minutes to the gen- time. trolled by the proponent and an opponent, tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- may be withdrawn by the proponent at any RESCHENTHALER), pending which I yield self the balance of my time. time before the question is put thereon, shall myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I thank both Represent- not be subject to amendment, and shall not During consideration of this resolu- ative ESCOBAR and Representative be subject to a demand for division of the tion, all time yielded is for the pur- GONZALES for their leadership to right question. poses of debate only. SEC. 3. It shall be in order at any time this wrong, this injustice. GENERAL LEAVE I thank the dean of the House, Rep- after debate pursuant to the first section of this resolution for the chair of the Com- Mr. PERLMUTTER. I ask unanimous resentative YOUNG, for his very inform- mittee on Financial Services or her designee consent that all Members be given 5 ative history lesson on the legislation. to offer amendments en bloc consisting of legislative days to revise and extend I also thank Ranking Member further amendments printed in part B of the their remarks. WESTERMAN for his bipartisan support. report of the Committee on Rules accom- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Mr. Speaker, I urge our colleagues to panying this resolution not earlier disposed objection to the request of the gen- support the legislation, and I yield of. Amendments en bloc offered pursuant to tleman from Colorado? back the balance of my time. this section shall be considered as read, shall The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. be debatable for 20 minutes equally divided There was no objection. CUELLAR). The question is on the mo- and controlled by the chair and ranking mi- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, the tion offered by the gentleman from nority member of the Committee on Finan- Rules Committee met yesterday and cial Services or their respective designees, reported a rule, House Resolution 380, Florida (Mr. SOTO) that the House sus- shall not be subject to amendment, and shall pend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. providing for consideration of H.R. not be subject to a demand for division of the 2547, the Comprehensive Debt Collec- 2208. question. The question was taken; and (two- SEC. 4. All points of order against the fur- tion Improvement Act, under a struc- thirds being in the affirmative) the ther amendments printed in part B of the re- tured rule. rules were suspended and the bill was port of the Committee on Rules or amend- The rule provides 1 hour of debate, passed. ments en bloc described in section 3 of this equally divided and controlled by the A motion to reconsider was laid on resolution are waived. chair and ranking member of the Com- SEC. 5. Upon adoption of this resolution it the table. mittee on Financial Services or their shall be in order to consider in the House the designees. The rule self-executes a f bill (H.R. 1065) to eliminate discrimination manager’s amendment from Chair- PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION and promote women’s health and economic security by ensuring reasonable workplace woman WATERS, makes in order 14 OF H.R. 2547, COMPREHENSIVE accommodations for workers whose ability amendments, provides en bloc author- DEBT COLLECTION IMPROVE- to perform the functions of a job are limited ity for Chairwoman WATERS or her des- MENT ACT; PROVIDING FOR CON- by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related med- ignee and provides one motion to re- SIDERATION OF H.R. 1065, PREG- ical condition. All points of order against commit. NANT WORKERS FAIRNESS ACT; consideration of the bill are waived. The The rule also provides for consider- AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES amendment in the nature of a substitute rec- ation of H.R. 1065, the Pregnant Work- ommended by the Committee on Education Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, by and Labor now printed in the bill shall be ers Fairness Act, under a closed rule, direction of the Committee on Rules, I considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, which provides 1 hour of debate, equal- call up House Resolution 380 and ask shall be considered as read. All points of ly divided and controlled by the chair for its immediate consideration. order against provisions in the bill, as and ranking member of the Committee

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:56 May 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12MY7.055 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE May 12, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2227 on Education and Labor or their des- The rule also provides for consider- the U.S. economy. But in reality, this ignees, and provides one motion to re- ation of H.R. 1065, the Pregnant Work- measure is just the latest step in House commit. ers Fairness Act. Claims of pregnancy Democrats’ socialist takeover of our The rule deems as passed H. Res. 379, discrimination have been on the rise country’s financial system. a resolution to dismiss the election for two decades and affect all indus- Under the Fair Debt Collection Prac- contest in Illinois’ 14th Congressional tries and regions across the country. tices Act, consumers are already pro- District. This bipartisan bill will strengthen tected from harmful debt collection Finally, the rule provides the major- workplace protections and promote the ity leader or his designee the ability to well-being of pregnant workers by cre- practices. While Democrats claim H.R. en bloc requested roll call votes on sus- ating a new right to pregnancy accom- 2547 is necessary due to the economic pension bills considered on May 11 or modation in the workplace. effects of COVID–19, several of these May 12. This authority lasts through Temporary modifications at work, partisan bills were introduced last Con- May 14. like regular breaks, a stool to sit on, or gress prior to the pandemic. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased we are an exemption from heavy lifting, can It is absolutely clear that my col- here today to provide consideration of be the difference between a healthy leagues across the aisle are using the two important bills to protect and sup- pregnancy and pregnancy complica- COVID–19 pandemic as an excuse to port our constituents. First is the tions. When pregnant workers are de- dismantle our free market system and Comprehensive Debt Collection Im- nied reasonable workplace accommoda- force their radical, progressive agenda provement Act, which will create pro- tions, they are often left to choose be- on the American people. tections for servicemembers, small tween their financial stability and a businesses, students, and other con- healthy pregnancy. Instead of actually helping con- sumers against mistreatment by debt Currently, only 30 States require em- sumers, H.R. 2547 will increase collectors. Debt collection is consist- ployers to provide reasonable accom- healthcare costs and make credit more ently one of the top complaints made modations for pregnant workers, in- expensive for borrowers. In fact, under to the Consumer Financial Protection cluding, thankfully, my home State of this legislation, the lowest income bor- Bureau, and the pandemic has further Colorado. But this has created a con- rowers may be pushed out of the sys- exposed weaknesses in current con- fusing patchwork of local, State, and tem entirely. sumer protection laws. Federal laws, leaving many pregnant Further, H.R. 2547 will make it hard- In March, the Subcommittee on Con- workers with few protections. er for small businesses, many of which sumer Protection and Financial Insti- The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act have been devastated by this pandemic. tutions, which I chair, held a hearing enjoys support from both worker advo- It will make it harder for those small on protecting consumers during the cates and business groups because it is businesses to receive payments for pandemic. We heard expert witnesses good for families, it is good for busi- services rendered. discuss how many debt collectors have ness, and it is good for the economy. seen record profits in the pandemic, de- The House passed this bill last Con- Finally, H.R. 2547 undermines the spite many families and individuals gress in a broad, bipartisan vote of 329– CFPB’s October 2020 final rule, in- continuing to struggle. 73, and I hope more of my colleagues tended to modernize debt collection H.R. 2547 is comprehensive legisla- join us in passing the bill this year. practices. This rule was the result of tion to update consumer protections in I urge all my colleagues to support more than 7 years of research and set debt collection across many different the rule and the underlying bills. I re- forth guidelines for both consumers issues. For example, the bill codifies serve the balance of my time. and debt collectors on acceptable com- and expands protections for small and Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Mr. Speak- munications. minority-owned businesses and pro- er, I yield myself such time as I may During committee consideration of hibits debt collectors from threatening consume. I want to thank the distin- this bill, Ranking Member MCHENRY a servicemember with reduction in guished gentleman, my good friend offered a substitute amendment to ad- rank or other military disciplinary ac- from Colorado, for yielding me the cus- dress bipartisan concerns with the cur- tions. Additionally, it protects private tomary 30 minutes. student loan borrowers with disabil- The rule before us today provides for rent financial framework. This com- ities, would prohibit entities from col- consideration of two pieces of legisla- monsense proposal included provisions lecting medical debt or reporting it to tion. The first bill, H.R. 1065, would to prevent debt collection harassment a credit reporting agency without giv- create a stand-alone law requiring em- of servicemembers, provide protection ing the consumer notice about his or ployers to provide accommodations to for cosigners in cases of death or per- her rights, and clarifies that entities in known limitations related to preg- manent disability, and prohibited the nonjudicial foreclosure proceedings are nancy, childbirth, or related medical use of Social Security numbers by con- covered by the Fair Debt Collection conditions. sumer reporting agencies. Practices Act. Republicans have long supported The majority, however, refused to This legislation is sponsored by Fi- antidiscrimination legislation, includ- work with Republicans. This refusal is nancial Services Committee Chair- ing protections for pregnant workers. just the latest in the Democrats’ dis- woman MAXINE WATERS and incor- We agree pregnant workers should be turbing ‘‘my way or the highway’’ ap- porates bills from committee members, protected and accommodated in the proach on issues where there is actu- Representatives NYDIA VELA´ ZQUEZ, workplace. However, it is disappointing ally room for bipartisan solutions. MADELEINE DEAN, RASHIDA TLAIB, that the Education and Labor Demo- AYANNA PRESSLEY, EMANUEL CLEAVER, crats absolutely refuse to work with House Republicans will continue to GREG MEEKS, and JAKE AUCHINCLOSS. committee Republicans to include a support policies that provide Ameri- The bill is supported by many con- longstanding provision protecting reli- cans with access to affordable credit, sumer and civil rights organizations, gious organizations from being forced while ensuring that our financial sys- including Americans for Financial Re- to make employment decisions that tem remains safe and sound. form, Center for Responsible Lending, conflict with their faith. I really hope I strongly urge my colleagues to op- Color of Change, Consumer Federation that moving forward, my colleagues pose this rule. I reserve the balance of of America, National Consumer Law across the aisle will actually work with my time. Center, Public Citizen, U.S. PIRG, and Republicans and help protect religious Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I others. liberty. yield myself such time as I may con- This legislation will update and im- The rule also makes in order H.R. prove debt collection consumer protec- 2547, the Comprehensive Debt Collec- sume. tion laws, and make sure that small tion Improvement Act, a collection of I include in the RECORD a letter dated businesses, families, and individuals eight Financial Services bills that May 10, 2021, from about 85 different are treated fairly as we all work to claim to address the debt collection public interest and financial organiza- come out of this pandemic stronger. practices and the problems thereof in tions supporting H.R. 2547.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:56 May 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12MY7.058 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H2228 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 12, 2021 MAY 10, 2021. Clarifying FDCPA coverage for non-judi- duction in their rank and revoking Re H.R. 2547, the ‘‘Comprehensive Debt Col- cial foreclosures. their security clearance or prosecuting lection Improvement Act’’ (Waters), Enactment of H.R. 2547 will protect vulner- them under the Uniform Code of Mili- which includes: able consumers from abusive debt collection tary Justice, and requires a GAO study HR 2540, the ‘‘Small Business Fairness Lend- practices, and we thank the House of Rep- ing Act’’ (Vela´ zquez). resentatives for considering legislation to on the impact of debt collection on HR 1491, the ‘‘Fair Debt Collection Practices address these important issues. servicemembers. for Servicemembers Act’’ (Dean). Please feel free to contact April Kuehnhoff It requires discharge of private stu- HR 2498, the ‘‘Private Loan Disability Dis- at the National Consumer Law Center, re- dent loans for both the borrower and charge Act’’ (Dean). garding this legislation. cosigner in the case of permanent dis- HR 2537, the ‘‘Consumer Protection for Med- Very truly yours, ability of the borrower, extending pro- ical Debt Collections Act’’ (Tlaib). Alaska PIRG; Americans for Financial Re- tections that currently exist for Fed- form; Arizona PIRG; California Low-Income HR 1657, the ‘‘Ending Debt Collection Har- eral student loans. So it assists people assment Act’’ (Pressley). Consumer Coalition (CLICC); CALPIRG; Cen- HR 2572, the ‘‘Stop Debt Collection Abuse ter for Economic Integrity; Center for Re- with serious disabilities. Act’’ (Cleaver). sponsible Lending; Color of Change; Commu- It requires private lenders who are HR 2628, the ‘‘Debt Collection Practices Har- nities United for Restorative Youth Justice; notified the Federal Government has monization Act’’ (Meeks). ConnPIRG; Consumer Action; Consumer Fed- discharged the Federal student loans of HR 2458, the ‘‘Non-Judicial Foreclosure Debt eration of America; Consumer Reports; a borrower to discharge the private Collection Clarification Act’’ CoPIRG. student loans of that same borrower. (Auchincloss). Demos; Equal Justice Under Law; Every It bars entities from collecting med- Texan; Fines and Fees Justice Center; Flor- Representative NANCY PELOSI, ida PIRG; Friendship of Women, Inc.; Geor- ical debt or reporting it to a consumer Speaker of the House of Representatives, reporting agency without giving the Washington, DC. gia PIRG; Georgia Watch; GLOBAL GREEN INITIATIVE; Housing and Family Services consumer a notice about their rights. Representative KEVIN MCCARTHY, Minority Leader of the House of Representa- of Greater New York; HPPCARES; Illinois These are so simple, and you would tives, Washington, DC. PIRG; Insight Center for Community Eco- expect that there would be universal DEAR SPEAKER PELOSI AND MINORITY LEAD- nomic Development; Institute for Constitu- acceptance of this, but apparently not. ER MCCARTHY: The 85 undersigned public in- tional Advocacy and Protection; Iowa PIRG; It provides a minimum 1-year delay terest, legal services, consumer, labor, and Kentucky Resources Council; Lawyers’ Com- from adverse information reported and civil rights organizations write in support of mittee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area; Legal Action Chicago; Legal Aid a 2-year delay before collection at- HR 2547 and urge you to support this legisla- tempts are made on these medical tion when it comes up for a vote on May Center of Southern Nevada, Inc.; Legal Aid 13th. Justice Center; Legal Aid Service of Broward bills. Prior to the pandemic, the Urban Institute County, Inc.; Legal Services Center of Har- b 1430 reported that more than 68 million adults in vard Law School; Long Island Housing Serv- the U.S. had one or more debts in collection ices, Inc.; Maryland Consumer Rights Coali- We heard last night in committee on their credit report, and consumer debt tion; Maryland PIRG; MASSPIRG. even Dr. BURGESS talking about the has continued to grow during the pandemic, Michigan League for Public Policy; Mis- normal practices of medical profes- reaching $14.56 trillion at the end of 2020. sissippi Center for Justice; Missouri Faith sionals allowing people to have time to Debt in collection can wreak havoc on con- Voices; MontPIRG; MoPIRG; Mountain pay their bills, especially when we are sumers, subjecting them to harassing debt State Justice; National Association of Con- collection calls and potential lawsuits. De- sumer Advocates; National Center for Access in the middle of a pandemic or as we spite the enactment of the federal Fair Debt to Justice; National Center for Law and Eco- are coming out of a pandemic. Collection Practices Act (‘‘FDCPA’’) in 1977, nomic Justice; National Consumer Law Cen- It bans the reporting of medical debts debt collection remains a frequent source of ter (on behalf of its low-income clients); Na- arising from medically necessary pro- complaints to the Consumer Financial Pro- tional Fair Housing Alliance; NCPIRG; New cedures. This was something that tection Bureau, Federal Trade Commission, Jersey Citizen Action; New York Taxi Work- Ralph Hall, a Republican, championed and other state and federal agencies. ers Alliance; NHPIRG; NJPIRG; NMPIRG; Data from the Urban Institute also show for years. Ohio PIRG; Ohio Poverty Law Center; Or- It prohibits a debt collector from racial disparities in debt collection, with 39 egon PIRG (OSPIRG). percent of residents in communities of color PennPIRG; Pennsylvania Council of contacting a consumer by email or text with debt in collection compared to 24 per- Churches; PIRG in Michigan (PIRGIM); Pub- message without a consumer’s consent cent of residents in white communities. lic Citizen; Public Counsel; Public Good Law to be contacted electronically. These statistics highlight the fact that con- Center; Public Justice; Public Justice Cen- It requires the CFPB to analyze and sumer protections for consumers with al- ter; Public Law Center; RIPIRG; South Caro- annually report on the impact of elec- leged debts in collection are also a racial jus- lina Appleseed Legal Justice Center; Student tronic communications utilized by debt tice issue. Borrower Protection Center; Texas Additionally, other groups may be particu- collectors. Appleseed; TexPIRG; The Leadership Con- The provisions of this bill are simple, larly vulnerable to abusive debt collection ference on Civil and Human Rights; Tzedek practices including servicemembers, older DC; U.S. PIRG; United Way of Massachusetts consumer-oriented efforts to provide consumers, and consumers with limited Bay and Merrimack Valley; Virginia Citizens information to the consumer debtor English proficiency. Consumer Council; Washoe Legal Services; and to take into consideration that we To better protect vulnerable consumers, are in a pandemic and medical bills this bill would enact a wide variety of crit- WASHPIRG; Western Center on Law and ical reforms, including: Poverty; WISPIRG; Woodstock Institute; WV have piled up for so many people. Prohibiting the use of confessions of judg- Citizen Action. This is a very simple bill. It has bi- ment as an unfair credit practice that elimi- Mr. PERLMUTTER. I appreciate my partisan provisions in it. It should be nate notice and the right to be heard; friend from Pennsylvania’s comments, passed, as should the rule. Prohibiting certain abusive collection but, apparently, consumer protection Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of practices directed at servicemembers, in- my time. cluding threats to reduce rank or revoke se- is not high on the list of priorities for curity clearance; the other side of the aisle. Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Mr. Speak- Requiring discharge of private student I would just say, this particular piece er, I yield 11⁄2 minutes to the gentle- loans due to total and permanent disability; of legislation, H.R. 2547, has many good woman from Georgia (Mrs. GREENE). Prohibiting collection of medical debt for aspects, a number of which are bipar- Mrs. GREENE of Georgia. The Preg- the first two years and credit reporting of tisan in nature: nant Workers Fairness Act, I rise in debt arising from any medically necessary It codifies the protections that cur- opposition to H.R. 1065. procedures; Requiring debt collectors to obtain consent rently exist under the FTC regulation There is language that I find many before using electronic communications and for consumer loans prohibiting the use Democrats use in a lot of Democrats’ provide written validation notices; of confessions of judgment that waive bills. It is called pregnancy rights. Amending the FDCPA to expand and clar- due process protections, and extends Pregnancy rights means abortion to ify coverage, including extending coverage those protections to commercial loans them, and I really don’t understand for all federal, state, and local debts col- to protect small and minority-owned that because that is not pregnancy. lected by debt collectors; Adjusting statutory damages in the businesses. Abortion is killing a baby in the womb. FDCPA for inflation and indexing them to It prohibits debt collectors from That is not pregnancy rights. That is index for inflation in the future; and threatening a servicemember with re- one issue we have there.

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In return, ment mandate that punishes businesses Mr. Speaker, you wouldn’t know it New York City saw a 97 percent rise in and religious organizations and pro- from the Democrats’ floor schedule, shootings and a 45 percent increase in vides more access to abortion. That is but Sunday marked the beginning of homicides. Let me repeat that for you killing the baby in the womb. That is National Police Week. because the stats are so alarming: a 97 not pregnancy rights. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy percent increase in shootings and a 45 Passing this bill means a small busi- signed a proclamation designating May percent increase in homicides. ness or religious organization could be 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day, and Mr. Speaker, House Republicans sup- forced to provide paid time off to an the week in which that date falls as port law enforcement officers and want employee to have an abortion even if Police Week. to help them do their jobs safely, effec- that violates the religious beliefs of Throughout this week, our Nation tively, and professionally. That is why if we defeat the previous question, I the organization. On top of that, these honors and pays tribute to law enforce- will offer an amendment to the rule to groups can be sued for damages for not ment officers who made the ultimate consider Congressman DON BACON’s taking every step to accommodate sacrifice to keep our country and our Back the Blue Act, Congressman JOHN pregnant workers. That means church- communities safe. RUTHERFORD’s Protect and Serve Act, es and small businesses, the backbone When Republicans controlled the and Congressmen MCCAUL, CUELLAR, of America, will be tied up in court for House, we marked this week by moving and CHABOT’s Jaime Zapata and Victor legislation to support our police offi- years seeking to comply with a one- Avila Federal Law Enforcement Pro- cers and help them keep our commu- size-fits-all government agenda from tection Act. Let’s talk about each one nities safe. In stark contrast, this lib- Washington. of those bills. The solution to this problem is to re- eral, progressive majority is not mov- The Back the Blue Act would protect open America, reduce government reg- ing a single bill to support law enforce- our police officers by making it a Fed- ulations on small businesses, and keep ment during this year’s Police Week. eral crime to kill or assault a Federal Trump tax cuts that allow companies Instead, Democrats are choosing to law enforcement officer. to keep more of their money to pass on ignore Police Week, even though 2020 The Protect and Serve Act would cre- to employees. was the deadliest year on record for po- ate enhanced penalties for anyone who I cannot support a bill that allows lice officers in 50 years; even though, targets law enforcement officers and more abortion. barely 1 month ago, Capitol Police Of- purposefully harms them. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, as ficer Billy Evans, a father of two, was The Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila to H.R. 1065, there are at least 20, if not killed defending this very building in Federal Law Enforcement Protection more, Republican cosponsors of that which we stand; and even though more Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation, piece of legislation. I want the RECORD police officers have been shot and would ensure individuals who harm or to reflect that. killed in the first 41⁄2 months of 2021 attempt to harm U.S. Federal officers Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the than in all of 2020 and 2019. or employees serving abroad can be gentlewoman from North Carolina (Ms. I guess that is not surprising coming brought to justice and prosecuted here ROSS), a member of the Rules Com- from the party that has openly at- in the United States. mittee. tacked our law enforcement officers Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous con- Ms. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, debt collec- and called for defunding, dismantling, sent to insert the text of my amend- tors often operate with impunity, and abolishing the police. ment in the RECORD, along with extra- threatening servicepeople, denying Don’t believe me? Just take their neous material, immediately prior to small business owners due process, and word for it. the vote on the previous question. harassing customers and homeowners Congresswoman RASHIDA TLAIB The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there with repeated calls, texts, and emails. tweeted: ‘‘Policing in our country is in- objection to the request of the gen- Harassment by debt collectors nega- herently and intentionally racist.’’ The tleman from Pennsylvania? tively affects students’ career deci- Congresswoman then went on and said: There was no objection. Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Mr. Speak- sions, small business growth, home- ‘‘No more policing, incarceration, and er, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman ownership, and families’ financial sta- militarization.’’ from Texas (Mr. NEHLS). He is here to bility. It hurts the economy and ampli- Congresswoman CORI BUSH called St. explain this amendment. He is my good fies racial, gender, and socioeconomic Louis’ decision to eliminate $4 million friend and a former law enforcement from the city’s police budget a ‘‘his- inequities across the Nation. officer. For example, rates of student loan toric’’ move that ‘‘marks a new future Mr. NEHLS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in distress are especially concentrated for our city.’’ support of the Back the Blue Act, the among low-income borrowers, bor- Then there is Chairwoman MAXINE Serve and Protect Act, and the Jaime rowers in rural areas, and borrowers of WATERS, chairwoman of the Financial Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law color. Debt collectors incessantly con- Services Committee, who tweeted, and Enforcement Protection Act. Mr. tacting borrowers without consent I read the tweet verbatim: ‘‘Police re- Speaker, all of these are necessary and adds another layer of loan distress, form is not enough. Getting rid of se- commonsense protections for our brave particularly during this pandemic. rial, racist, ignorant, and stupid cops law enforcement officers. This is why I introduced an amend- must be a top priority. Let’s call them The hateful anti-law-enforcement ment to this bill that requires a GAO out.’’ rhetoric over the past 12 months has investigation of communications by Not only is this disrespectful to the led to violence and division in Demo- debt collectors, including specific rec- men and women who put their lives on crat-controlled cities across our coun- ommendations for Congress to reduce the line every day to protect our com- try. We saw it in Seattle, Minneapolis, the harassment and abuse of individ- munities, but it is actually dangerous. and Portland, city blocks burned, busi- uals with debt. The stats speak for themselves. In nesses destroyed, lives ruined. The Comprehensive Debt Collection Democrat-run cities that defunded the Our local, State, and Federal law en- Improvement Act is critical to pro- police, they have seen increases in forcement officers have been subjected tecting students, servicemembers, crime. Let’s look at some of the num- to violence like we have never seen in small business owners, and consumers bers. this country, ambush shootings taking with debt from predatory practices. Austin, Texas: They cut funding for officers’ lives, violent riots, police pre- I urge my colleagues to support this police by $150 million. In return, they cincts burned to the ground—yes, entire legislation. It is important for saw a 50 percent spike in homicides. burned to the ground.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:56 May 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12MY7.061 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H2230 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 12, 2021 Now more than ever, we need to send to law enforcement, they vote for it the police. I would say that it is not a a loud and clear message to would-be and not just say they are supportive of myth. They actually do want to defund criminals targeting our brave law en- it. Let’s put their moneys where their and dismantle the police. But don’t forcement officers: If you attack or mouths are. take my words for it. We can take the harm law enforcement in any way, you Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the words of my liberal colleagues, the will pay. We back the blue in this coun- gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. LOIS Democrats. try. FRANKEL). Representative ALEXANDRIA OCASIO- To the radicals chanting to defund b 1445 CORTEZ, when reacting to Mayor Bill de and abolish law enforcement, who are Blasio’s plan to cut one-sixth of New you going to call if an armed criminal Ms. LOIS FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. York City’s Police Department budget, breaks into your home? It is certainly Speaker, I thank the chairman for she actually deemed that as insuffi- not going to be a social worker. yielding to me. cient. And I will quote my colleague: Mr. Speaker, give me a break. Since We are a nation of laws and law and ‘‘Defunding the police means defunding when is having babies a liberal activ- order. Without law enforcement, our police. It doesn’t mean budget tricks or ity? country would cease to exist. Keep that funny math.’’ In fact, I believe that police women in mind when you hear anti-law-en- Again, that was my colleague from have babies, too. And let me tell you forcement zealots chanting to abolish New York, a Democrat. Her words, not about a couple of other women. police. What they are really advocating Erica was working at a warehouse mine. for is abolishing the United States of lifting heavy boxes. She had been Representative CORI BUSH, when cele- America. working there for years. And when she brating St. Louis defunding their po- The hatred, vitriol, and violence was denied her request to pick up light- lice force, despite consistently ranking against law enforcement have to stop. er boxes, she lost her pregnancy. as one of the most dangerous cities in We need to stand and support our law Hannah gave 5 years of her life to a the United States, to that my col- enforcement officers. That is why I healthcare company, was consistently league said: ‘‘Today’s decision to urge my colleagues to support the promoted; but when she disclosed her defund the St. Louis Metropolitan Po- Back the Blue Act, the Serve and Pro- pregnancy to her employer, she was lice Department is historic. It marks a tect Act, and the Jaime Zapata and fired. new future for our city.’’ Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement And Sara, who spent 7 years building Well, my colleague might be half cor- Protection Act. a tech startup from the ground up and rect because it was historic. It did Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I truly loved her job and had been prom- usher in a new future for that city, and yield myself such time as I may con- ised a promotion when she came back that is the fact that you have crime sume. I want to remind my friends on from maternity leave, had it revoked. rates rising to historic levels. the Republican side of the aisle that we These are all true stories of women My colleague from Missouri contin- passed a bill about 2 months ago called who have faced the real-world con- ued and she also said: ‘‘If we remove the American Rescue Plan. Not one Re- sequence of discrimination against that’’—meaning the funding from the publican voted for that. That had pregnant workers in America. So right police, if we cut police funding—‘‘and money to support law enforcement and now, if a woman becomes pregnant, she take that money and put it into our local governments and cities and can be denied, for example, an extra education system, put it into making States that saw their tax revenues fall bathroom break, a place to sit, a light- sure our unhoused community mem- off a cliff. er lifting, or fired for asking for simple bers are sheltered, putting it into men- Mr. Speaker, when my friend, Mr. accommodations or even just dis- tal health resources, that is what we RESCHENTHALER, says, oh, a billion dol- closing that she is pregnant. are saying because that is what is lars was cut from the funding here, or This leaves many women having to going to make our communities safer.’’ $150 million cut from there, he forgot choose between the health of their So please stop the myth that Demo- to talk about the fact that tax reve- pregnancy and putting foods on their crats actually don’t want to defund the nues across the country for local gov- family’s table. We are putting women police. They absolutely do. They have ernments and State governments were in danger every single day while we said it over and over again, and their cut to the bone because of the pan- hold off on this action. They are real- policies have proven it in many cities. demic. world implications for women like And what do the American people If my friends really wanted to put Erica and Sara and Hannah, especially get? their money where their mouths are, in light of how women have really suf- Increased crime rates. then they would have supported the fered the brunt of the job loss during Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the American Rescue Plan because it pro- the pandemic and as we see a rise in gentleman from Florida (Mr. RUTHER- vided $350 billion to State and local maternal mortality rates for women of FORD), my good friend and a former governments so that they could in- color. sheriff. crease funding to the police, to law en- Mr. Speaker, so these stories are not Mr. RUTHERFORD. Mr. Speaker, I forcement, to social services, to a unique. Pregnancy should not prevent thank the gentleman for yielding. whole variety of agencies and needs. a woman from putting food on the Mr. Speaker, I rise to urge defeat of But, apparently, they chose not to. In- table, for paying her bills. the previous question so that we can stead, they choose to bring claims that Mr. Speaker, I urge everybody to immediately consider the Protect and Democrats want to defund the police, pass this good and needed bill, Preg- Serve Act, my bipartisan bill to in- which couldn’t be further from the nant Workers Fairness Act. crease penalties for individuals who de- truth. Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Mr. Speak- liberately target law enforcement offi- We put our money where our mouths er, I yield myself such time as I may cers with violence. are, and we said we support law en- consume. Throughout my 40 years of law en- forcement. We support local govern- Mr. Speaker, my good friend from forcement, including 12 as sheriff, I ment employees. We support State gov- Colorado was talking about money in have seen firsthand the dangerous situ- ernment employees. We provided in the the American Rescue Plan and money ations our men and women in law en- American Rescue Plan, which not a going to States and how that is being forcement face every day. In Jackson- single Republican voted for, hazard pay used. Let’s be clear about something. ville, in fact, our memorial wall is because it has been so difficult for law California was actually running a filled with the names of many good po- enforcement and for so many others to surplus in their budget, yet that didn’t lice officers who laid down their lives conduct their services, to be out in the stop them from taking the money from in service to their community. community during this particular pan- the American Rescue Plan and giving This Police Week, we are honoring demic. that not to the police, but to illegal the memory of the 394 officers our Na- Mr. Speaker, I just would suggest to immigrants. tion lost last year. We pause to remem- my friends, next time they get an op- And there is this myth out there that ber their sacrifice and pledge to sup- portunity to actually provide funding Democrats really don’t want to defund port policies that keep our officers

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Mr. Speaker, I whelmingly passed by the House 382–35. worst economic and public health crises of appreciate my friends on the other side Police Week has always been a uni- our lifetimes, many families and small busi- of the aisle trying to find a subject to fying time to honor those lost, but nesses are dealing with outstanding debts. In talk about, since apparently they don’t now, now the majority will barely ac- addition to providing robust relief, the gov- really have too many objections to ei- knowledge it. ernment must also protect Americans from ther of the bills that are being dis- What is going on? abusive and predatory practices. I think the answer is simple. Sup- H.R. 2547 would extend existing consumer cussed in the rule today. Obviously, it doesn’t seem like there porting our police has become unpopu- protections against predatory lending ar- is much conversation about H.R. 1065, lar in the Democratic Party. Pressure rangements to small businesses, prohibit the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. from online radicals, political pundits debt collectors from threatening service members with a reduction in rank, prosecu- And there isn’t much discussion about who have never worn a badge, never tion or loss of security clearance, and re- the Comprehensive Debt Collection Im- been on a ride-along, they are dictating strict contact to consumers by email or text provement Act. Because those things what policies the House majority will messages. The legislation would require dis- are commonsense. They should be support. charge of private student loans for both the passed by this House. We thank so To make matters worse, House borrower and cosigners in the case of perma- many Republicans for being cosponsors Democrats are pushing a police reform nent disability for the borrower, establishing of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. bill right now that eliminates qualified greater parity in protections for private and Federal student loan borrowers. The bill also Mr. Speaker, as I said earlier in my immunity, the lifeblood of law enforce- opening remarks, a number of the pro- ment. Mr. Speaker, without qualified clarifies protections for consumers in the case of non-judicial foreclosure proceedings. visions in the Comprehensive Debt Col- immunity, the entire profession would The Administration applauds these steps lection Improvement Act are really bi- end as we know it today. to strengthen consumer protections for hard- partisan, including the one Mr. Hall It makes you wonder if that is their working Americans and their families, and used to champion when he was a Mem- goal: End local law enforcement and we look forward to working with the Con- ber here in the Congress. replace it with a national police force gress further on the details of this legisla- So you want to go off and talk about tion. similar to almost every socialist coun- something else. I wonder where the STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY try in the world. outrage for brutality against our police Regardless, the growing antipolice H.R. 1065—PREGNANT WORKERS FAIRNESS ACT— was when a rightwing mob stormed REP. NADLER, D–NY, AND 228 COSPONSORS rhetoric and widespread efforts to this Capitol. And the only one of the defund police departments are leaving The Administration strongly supports people that really is speaking of the House passage of H.R. 1065, the Pregnant officers increasingly at risk to attacks truth today in the Republican Caucus— in communities less safe. Workers Fairness Act. Pregnant workers are Ms. CHENEY from Wyoming—was As mentioned earlier, we are not too often unable to access simple changes to ousted from her leadership position be- even halfway through 2021 and we have their working conditions that would allow them to keep doing their jobs and do so safe- cause she talked about the truth and already seen more police officers shot ly. This can create risks to their health as the fact there was a mob, and our po- this year than all of last year. Mean- well as economic consequences. No worker lice were beaten by a rightwing mob. while, as mentioned earlier, American should be forced to choose between a pay- Mr. Speaker, so I would just say to cities are experiencing a spike in vio- check and a healthy pregnancy. my friends on the other side of the lent crime. The U.S. surpassed 20,000 The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act would aisle: Take a look in the mirror, and murders last year for the first time provide basic, long overdue protections to ensure that pregnant workers and job appli- let’s support our police across the since 1995. And just this year, shootings board. Because I certainly support the in Chicago, up 43 percent; New York cants are not fired or otherwise discrimi- nated against, or denied reasonable accom- law enforcement in Colorado. I support City, Los Angeles, up 36 percent; Wash- modations that allow them to work. Such our Capitol Police, our FBI—particu- ington, D.C., homicide up 63 percent. protections promote family economic secu- larly, the FBI. Mr. Speaker, it turns out if you de- rity by helping women stay in the workforce, President Trump would always un- moralize, defund, and delegitimize the including for those, often women of color, dercut the FBI. police, crime goes up. I know many of who are the sole or primary breadwinners in So I would suggest to my friends: my colleagues on the other side of the their families. Approximately two million Take a look in the mirror. Let’s all aisle do support law enforcement. I women have left the workforce due to the support our law enforcement because COVID–19 pandemic, eroding more than 30 know that. In fact, I know that a par- they are important members of our ticular few even have backgrounds in years of progress in women’s labor force par- ticipation, and this Administration is com- community. law enforcement. mitted to ensuring that women can both Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Mr. Speaker, so this is what I would care for and support themselves and their my time. like to impart to my Democrat col- families. Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Mr. Speak- leagues: Here is your chance to say H.R. 1065 is a bipartisan bill that requires er, I yield myself such time as I may during Police Week that you support certain employers to make reasonable ac- consume. our law enforcement officers. Vote for commodations for qualified employees and Mr. Speaker, my colleague from Col- my bill, the Protect and Serve Act, job applicants with known limitations re- orado is asking why we are talking just like you did in 2018, and show your lated to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related about the police. Well, the Democrats medical condition. These accommodations have been doing a lot of talking about constituent police officers that you might include simple modifications, such as have their backs. modifying a no-food-or-drink policy, pro- police themselves—lots of talking Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I viding additional break time to use the bath- about police. yield myself such time as I may con- room, or helping avoid the lifting of heavy Representative ILHAN OMAR, in talk- sume. objects, depending on the circumstances. The ing about the Minneapolis Police De- Mr. Speaker, I include in the RECORD bill would require employers to provide rea- partment following the death of George two Statements of Administration Pol- sonable accommodations for qualified preg- Floyd, said: ‘‘You can’t really reform a icy. One on H.R. 2547, and the other one nant workers unless doing so would pose an department that is rotten to the root.’’ on H.R. 1065, both in support of the undue hardship to the employer. It would So, again, we are talking about po- also provide for an interactive process, where bills that are under consideration. lice because police are heroes. We have necessary, between employers and pregnant always stood with the police, as Repub- STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY workers to determine appropriate and effec- H.R. 2547—COMPREHENSIVE DEBT COLLECTION tive reasonable accommodations, and would licans. I wish my Democrat colleagues IMPROVEMENT ACT—REP. WATERS, D–CA, AND protect pregnant workers from being denied could say the same. But they have said SEVEN COSPONSORS employment opportunities, or from retalia- repeatedly throughout the summer, in The Administration supports House pas- tion or interference, because they request or the past, atrocious things about the po- sage of H.R. 2547, the Comprehensive Debt use an accommodation. lice.

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Chairwoman MAXINE WATERS, in re- than all of 2020 and all of 2019. In 41⁄2 Air Force. My house was robbed once sponse to the death of Rayshard months, we have had more fatalities, when I was a captain deployed to Bah- Brooks, who tried to shoot officers more murders of policemen than in the rain. Another time, someone assumed a with their own tasers during an at- whole year of 2020 and the whole year false identity when I was a lieutenant tempted DUI arrest, said: ‘‘Police re- of 2019. It is clear that we need to en- colonel during the invasion of Iraq form is not enough. Getting rid of se- force greater protections for those who when I was flying combat operations. rial racist, ignorant, and stupid cops protect us, and that is why my col- Thankfully, one of the times the police must be a top priority. Let’s call them leagues and I introduced the Back the captured one of the perpetrators and out. Police protective unions, you have Blue Act. arrested him and he was charged for a got to go, too.’’ The numbers are alarming. In 2018, 83 crime. The attacks go on and on, on our law police officers were shot and 26 were I deployed to go to the battle. Every enforcement. After the death of Daunte killed. In 2019, 86 were shot and 18 were day our police walk out their front Wright, following a physical struggle killed. And 2020, 89 were shot and 18 door, after kissing their spouse good- where an officer fired their service killed. This year, in 2021, as of April bye, wondering if they are going to en- weapon instead of the intended taser, 30th, there have been 91 officers shot so counter a violent criminal. We cannot Representative RASHIDA TLAIB said: far, and 19 of them killed by gunfire. thank our police officers enough. ‘‘Policing in our country is inherently Our police are being targeted. We During Police Week, I urge my col- and intentionally racist.’’ need to defend our law enforcement leagues to support our first responders by immediately considering and sup- b 1500 and public safety officers, and our bill does just that. porting the Back the Blue Act. Representative TLAIB has also said: Specifically, the Back the Blue Act Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I ‘‘No more policing, incarceration, and creates new criminal provisions to Fed- yield myself such time as I may con- militarization. It can’t be reformed.’’ eral law enforcement officers; U.S. sume. Again, this is what Democrats say judges; and federally funded public Mr. Speaker, I commend my friend about police. from Nebraska for condemning—fi- And I know my colleague from Colo- safety officers, such as firefighters, chaplains, and members of a rescue nally, somebody condemning the riot rado said he supports police, but in re- and the attack that occurred against sponse to riots across the country sur- squad or ambulance crew. The Back the Blue Act creates a new all of us and against our police, the rounding the death of George Floyd, Federal crime for killing, attempting Capitol Police, on January 6. I would my good friend from Colorado said: to kill, or conspiring to kill a Federal also like to see more members of the ‘‘Supporting Representative judge, Federal law enforcement officer Republican Party stand up and do ex- PRESSLEY’s resolution to condemn all or a federally funded public safety offi- actly that same thing. acts of police brutality, racial Mr. Speaker, I would also like to see cer. The offender would be subject to profiling, and excessive use of force is them do what Ms. CHENEY did, and con- the death penalty and a mandatory the first step, but an important step, in demn the ex-President, Donald Trump, minimum sentence of 30 years if death affecting change and working to end for his role in inciting that whole mob results. The offender would otherwise these injustices.’’ action on January 6, and then we could face a minimum sentence of 10 years. That sounds very benign, and under- start getting things back together. standably so. But if you look at the The bill creates a new Federal crime Instead, my friend from Pennsyl- support for what the resolution actu- for assaulting a federally funded law vania, reading a resolution that con- ally said, let’s read what the resolution enforcement officer with escalating demns racist policing that may have said. penalties, including mandatory mini- existed for a very long time, and I can’t ‘‘The system of policing in America mums based on the extent of any in- believe that he supports policing that and its systemic targeting of and use of jury and the use of a dangerous weap- is delivered in some kind of racist fash- deadly and brutal force against people on. However, no prosecution can be ion. We have had too many people of color, particularly Black people, commenced absent certification by the killed across this country. I know that stems from the long legacy of slavery, Attorney General that prosecution is is not what he meant. lynching, Jim Crow laws, and the war appropriate. So I just would urge us to focus on on drugs in the United States.’’ Now, I want to respond to my friend, the bills that are at hand, which is the So, in essence, supporting that reso- who I respect, from Colorado. I con- Comprehensive Debt Collection Im- lution is really linking modern police demned the behavior and the riot that provement Act and the Pregnant Work- to the horrors of slavery and Jim Crow. occurred on January 6. Over one hun- ers Fairness Act, because those are im- It is absolutely unacceptable. dred of our policemen were injured. portant pieces of legislation that Again, it was a Democrat, it was JFK This bill provides extra protections for should be considered immediately by in 1962, who declared this week Police Capitol Hill law enforcement. Those this House. And when we pass this rule, Week. I just wish the current Demo- who injured our Capitol Police on Jan- they will be considered. cratic Party could stand with the Re- uary 6 would be under greater punish- So I oppose the gentleman’s sugges- publicans and honor police, especially ment or penalties, if convicted. tions that we move to a different pre- memorialize police who have died de- Our bill also creates a new Federal vious question. I appreciate Mr. fending our communities and our coun- crime for interstate flight from justice BACON’s comments about his bill. try. to avoid prosecution for killing, at- There are provisions in there that are Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 minutes the tempting to kill or conspiring to kill a really outstanding, but we are here to gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. BACON), Federal judge, Federal law enforce- deal with debt collections and we are my good friend the former general. ment officer or federally funded public here to deal with pregnant workers’ Mr. BACON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to safety officer. The offender would be fairness. urge defeat of the previous question so subject to a mandatory minimum sen- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of that we can immediately consider my tence of 10 years for this offense. my time. bill to ensure that those who risk their Lastly, the Back the Blue Act cre- Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Mr. Speak- lives to protect all of us are afforded ates a specific aggravating factor for er, I would ask how much time each greater protections as well. the Federal death penalty prosecu- side has remaining. I introduced the Back the Blue Act of tions. It expands self-defense and Sec- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- 2021 with Senator CORNYN in the Sen- ond Amendment rights for law enforce- tleman from Pennsylvania has 23⁄4 min- ate and my two original cosponsors in ment officers. It opens up grant fund- utes remaining. The gentleman from the House, Representatives STIVERS ing to strengthen relationships be- Colorado has 101⁄2 minutes remaining. and JOHNSON, during Police Week be- tween police and their communities. Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Mr. Speak- cause this bill is needed now more than Mr. Speaker, I want to thank our law er, I yield myself the balance of my ever. enforcement personally. I was a victim time. There have been more officers shot of crime twice, and both times I was Mr. Speaker, it is relevant, these and killed in the last 41⁄2 months of 2021 deployed when I was assigned to the three police bills, because, as I said

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They H.R. 3080, the House shall proceed to the con- lice Week we focus on bills to help po- also ensure pregnant women can re- sideration in the House of the bill (H.R. 2137) lice officers. That is why this is rel- ceive reasonable workplace accom- to amend title 18, United States Code, to fur- evant today. And the fact that my modations to ensure that they can stay ther protect officers and employees of the Democrat colleagues refuse to talk in the workforce. United States, and for other purposes. All about the police raises a lot of ques- According to the CFPB 2021 Annual points of order against consideration of the tions. We need to help the police. bill are waived. The bill shall be considered Report, more than one in four Ameri- as read. All points of order against provi- Let me just give you one example of cans have a third-party debt collection the heroic acts of the police. After a sions in the bill are waived. The previous item attached to their credit report. question shall be considered as ordered on suicidal man drove off a bridge into an And, last year, the CFPB received the bill and on any amendment thereto to ocean, San Diego Police Department 82,700 consumer complaints about debt final passage without intervening motion ex- K–9 officer, Jonathan Wiese, sprung collection. It is time for Congress to cept: (1) one hour of debate equally divided into action, scaling down the side of a act. and controlled by the chair and ranking mi- cliff to rescue twin 2-year-old sisters And based on the gentleman from nority member of the Committee on the Ju- who were caught inside the vehicle. Pennsylvania’s argument, which has diciary; and (2) one motion to recommit. SEC. 11. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not When asked about this decision to nothing to do with that particular bill throw himself over a cliff, Officer apply to the consideration of H.R. 3079, H.R. or the facts as we have seen them de- 3080, and H.R. 2137. Wiese explained: ‘‘I didn’t do this job to velop during this pandemic, that be liked every day. I didn’t do it to be- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I should be an easy vote for everybody, yield back the balance of my time, and come rich. I did it because I wanted to whether they are Democrat or Repub- be out there making a difference and I move the previous question on the lican. resolution. helping people.’’ The Comprehensive Debt Collection That is the mentality of the men and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Improvement Act provides important women who are in our law enforce- question is on ordering the previous consumer protections to stop abusive ment. That is why this week they de- question. debt collection practices, and it en- serve our attention, and that is why The question was taken; and the sures that small businesses, families, my colleagues should be afforded the Speaker pro tempore announced that and individuals are treated fairly. right to bring up their three bills the ayes appeared to have it. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act through an amendment. Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Mr. Speak- Mr. Speaker, while the rest of the is necessary to support the more than er, on that I demand the yeas and nays. Nation recognizes National Police 80 percent of women who will give birth The yeas and nays were ordered. Week and shows gratitude for the men to a child at some point during their The vote was taken by electronic de- and women keeping our communities working years. These women deserve to vice, and there were—yeas 212, nays safe, House Democrats are prioritizing have reasonable accommodations, 206, not voting 12, as follows: two pieces of legislation that do abso- which oftentimes cost businesses little to no money to implement. So we can [Roll No. 135] lutely nothing, nothing to help law en- YEAS—212 forcement officers. help pregnant women stay in the work- force. This bill passed on broad bipar- Adams Cuellar Johnson (TX) Instead, they are jamming through a Aguilar Davids (KS) Jones socialist takeover of our country’s fi- tisan vote last Congress, and I hope it Allred Davidson Kahele nancial system that will actually hurt passes with even more support again Axne Davis, Danny K. Keating consumers and our Nation’s small busi- this week. Barraga´ n Dean Kelly (IL) Mr. Speaker, I encourage a ‘‘yes’’ Bass DeFazio Khanna nesses. That is why I urge my col- Beatty DeGette Kildee leagues to vote ‘‘no’’ on the previous vote on the rule and the previous ques- Bera DeLauro Kilmer question, and I urge ‘‘no’’ on the under- tion. Beyer DelBene Kim (NJ) lying measure. The material previously referred to Bishop (GA) Delgado Kind by Mr. RESCHENTHALER is as follows: Blumenauer Demings Kirkpatrick Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Blunt Rochester DeSaulnier Krishnamoorthi of my time. AMENDMENT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 380 Bonamici Deutch Kuster Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I At the end of the resolution, add the fol- Bourdeaux Dingell Lamb yield myself the balance of my time. lowing: Bowman Doggett Langevin Mr. Speaker, I, too, during this week, SEC. 8. Immediately upon adoption of this Boyle, Brendan Doyle, Michael Larsen (WA) resolution, the House shall proceed to the F. F. Larson (CT) applaud our law enforcement and our Brown Escobar Lawrence first responders, but particularly law consideration in the House of the bill (H.R. Brownley Eshoo Lawson (FL) 3079) to amend title 18, United States Code, enforcement right now for their valor, Bush Espaillat Lee (CA) to punish criminal offenses targeting law en- Bustos Evans Lee (NV) for their protection of our commu- forcement officers, and for other purposes. Butterfield Fletcher Leger Fernandez nities. I appreciate the gentleman for All points of order against consideration of Carbajal Foster Levin (CA) bringing up that subject at this time. the bill are waived. The bill shall be consid- Ca´ rdenas Frankel, Lois Levin (MI) ered as read. All points of order against pro- Carson Gallego Lieu But we are here on a rule dealing Carter (LA) Garamendi Lofgren with the Comprehensive Debt Collec- visions in the bill are waived. The previous Cartwright Garcı´a (IL) Lowenthal tion Improvement Act and Pregnant question shall be considered as ordered on Case Garcia (TX) Luria Workers Fairness Act. The treatment the bill and on any amendment thereto to Casten Gomez Lynch Castor (FL) Gonzalez, Malinowski of consumers in the collection of debts final passage without intervening motion ex- cept: (1) one hour of debate equally divided Castro (TX) Vicente Maloney, and businesses and military personnel and controlled by the chair and ranking mi- Chu Gottheimer Carolyn B. is a very important subject, especially nority member of the Committee on the Ju- Cicilline Green, Al (TX) Maloney, Sean Clark (MA) Grijalva Manning during this time of COVID when so diciary; and (2) one motion to recommit. Clarke (NY) Harder (CA) Matsui many families are struggling. SEC. 9. Immediately after disposition of Cleaver Hayes McBath We have thousands and thousands of H.R. 3079, the House shall proceed to the con- Clyburn Higgins (NY) McCollum people who were laid off. In fact, where sideration in the House of the bill (H.R. 3080) Cohen Himes McEachin to protect law enforcement officers, and for Connolly Horsford McGovern millions of people are still out of work Cooper Houlahan McNerney a year and a half after COVID started. other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill Correa Hoyer Meeks Costa Huffman Meng And, as a consequence, a lot of folks shall be considered as read. All points of need assistance and need help, and they Courtney Jackson Lee Mfume order against provisions in the bill are Craig Jacobs (CA) Moore (WI) don’t need to be hounded in improper waived. The previous question shall be con- Crist Jayapal Morelle ways as they go through this struggle. sidered as ordered on the bill and on any Crow Jeffries Moulton

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:56 May 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12MY7.068 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H2234 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 12, 2021 Mrvan Ruiz Takano NOT VOTING—12 Manning Pingree Speier Nadler Ruppersberger Thompson (CA) Matsui Pocan Stanton Auchincloss Johnson (GA) Murphy (FL) Napolitano Rush Thompson (MS) McBath Porter Stevens Dunn Kaptur Omar Neal Ryan McCollum Pressley Strickland Titus Golden Kinzinger Sherrill ´ McEachin Price (NC) Suozzi Neguse Sanchez Tlaib Greene (GA) LaMalfa Webster (FL) Newman Sarbanes Tonko McGovern Quigley Swalwell Norcross Scanlon Torres (CA) b 1548 McNerney Raskin Takano O’Halleran Schakowsky Torres (NY) Meeks Rice (NY) Thompson (CA) Ocasio-Cortez Schiff Trahan Messrs. KATKO, VALADAO, Meng Ross Thompson (MS) Mfume Roybal-Allard Titus Pallone Schneider Trone FEENSTRA, and PERRY changed their Moore (WI) Ruiz Tlaib Panetta Schrader Underwood vote from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ Morelle Ruppersberger Tonko Pappas Schrier Vargas Moulton Rush Torres (CA) Pascrell Scott (VA) Ms. SPEIER changed her vote from Veasey Mrvan Ryan Torres (NY) Payne Scott, David ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Vela Nadler Sa´ nchez Trahan Perlmutter Sewell Vela´ zquez So the previous question was ordered. Napolitano Sarbanes Trone Peters Sherman Wasserman The result of the vote was announced Neal Scanlon Underwood Phillips Sires Schultz as above recorded. Neguse Schakowsky Vargas Pingree Slotkin Waters Newman Schiff Veasey Pocan Smith (WA) Watson Coleman MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE Norcross Schneider Vela Porter Soto Welch RESOLUTION 8, 117TH CONGRESS O’Halleran Schrader Vela´ zquez Pressley Spanberger Wexton Allred (Stevens) Lawson (FL) Owens (Stewart) Ocasio-Cortez Schrier Wasserman Price (NC) Speier Wild Ca´ rdenas (Evans) Payne (Pallone) Omar Scott (VA) Schultz Quigley Stanton Williams (GA) (Gallego) Lieu (Beyer) Porter (Wexton) Pallone Scott, David Waters Raskin Stevens Wilson (FL) Crenshaw Lofgren (Jeffries) Ruiz (Aguilar) Panetta Sewell Watson Coleman Rice (NY) Strickland Pappas Sherman Welch Yarmuth (Pfluger) Lowenthal Ruppersberger Ross Suozzi Pascrell Sires Wexton Eshoo (Beyer) (Raskin) Roybal-Allard Swalwell Payne Slotkin Wild (Thompson McEachin Rush Perlmutter Smith (WA) Williams (GA) (CA)) (Wexton) (Underwood) NAYS—206 Fallon (Joyce Meng (Clark Peters Soto Wilson (FL) Sewell (DelBene) (OH)) (MA)) Phillips Spanberger Yarmuth Aderholt Gonzales, Tony Mooney Strickland Grijalva (Garcı´a Mfume Allen Gonzalez (OH) Moore (AL) (DelBene) (IL)) (Connolly) NAYS—210 Amodei Good (VA) Moore (UT) Johnson (TX) Moore (WI) Wilson (FL) Armstrong Gooden (TX) Mullin Aderholt Garcia (CA) McClain (Jeffries) (Beyer) (Hayes) Arrington Gosar Murphy (NC) Allen Gibbs McClintock Kirkpatrick Napolitano Babin Granger Nehls Amodei Gimenez McHenry (Stanton) (Correa) Bacon Graves (LA) Newhouse Armstrong Gohmert McKinley Baird Graves (MO) Norman The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Arrington Gonzales, Tony Meijer Balderson Green (TN) Nunes Babin Gonzalez (OH) Meuser Banks Griffith Obernolte question is on the resolution. Bacon Good (VA) Miller (IL) Barr Grothman Owens The question was taken; and the Baird Gooden (TX) Miller (WV) Bentz Guest Palazzo Speaker pro tempore announced that Balderson Gosar Miller-Meeks Bergman Guthrie Palmer the ayes appeared to have it. Banks Granger Moolenaar Bice (OK) Hagedorn Pence Barr Graves (LA) Mooney Biggs Harris Perry Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Mr. Speak- Bentz Graves (MO) Moore (AL) Bilirakis Harshbarger Pfluger er, on that I demand the yeas and nays. Bergman Green (TN) Moore (UT) Bishop (NC) Hartzler Posey The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Bice (OK) Greene (GA) Mullin Boebert Hern Reed Biggs Griffith Murphy (NC) Bost Herrell Reschenthaler ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution Bilirakis Grothman Nehls Brady Herrera Beutler Rice (SC) 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Bishop (NC) Guest Newhouse Brooks Hice (GA) Rodgers (WA) The vote was taken by electronic de- Boebert Guthrie Norman Buchanan Higgins (LA) Rogers (AL) vice, and there were—yeas 214, nays Bost Hagedorn Nunes Buck Hill Rogers (KY) Brady Harris Obernolte Bucshon Hinson Rose 210, not voting 6, as follows: Brooks Harshbarger Owens Budd Hollingsworth Rosendale [Roll No. 136] Buchanan Hartzler Palazzo Burchett Hudson Rouzer Buck Hern Palmer Burgess Huizenga Roy YEAS—214 Bucshon Herrell Pence Calvert Issa Rutherford Adams Costa Houlahan Budd Herrera Beutler Perry Cammack Jackson Salazar Aguilar Courtney Hoyer Burchett Hice (GA) Pfluger Carl Jacobs (NY) Scalise Allred Craig Huffman Burgess Higgins (LA) Posey Carter (GA) Johnson (LA) Schweikert Auchincloss Crist Jackson Lee Calvert Hill Reed Carter (TX) Johnson (OH) Scott, Austin Axne Crow Jacobs (CA) Cammack Hinson Reschenthaler Cawthorn Johnson (SD) Sessions Barraga´ n Cuellar Jayapal Carl Hollingsworth Rice (SC) Chabot Jordan Simpson Bass Davids (KS) Jeffries Carter (GA) Hudson Rodgers (WA) Cheney Joyce (OH) Smith (MO) Beatty Davis, Danny K. Johnson (GA) Carter (TX) Huizenga Rogers (AL) Cline Joyce (PA) Smith (NE) Bera Dean Johnson (TX) Cawthorn Issa Rogers (KY) Cloud Katko Smith (NJ) Beyer DeFazio Jones Chabot Jackson Rose Clyde Keller Smucker Bishop (GA) DeGette Kahele Cheney Jacobs (NY) Rosendale Cole Kelly (MS) Spartz Blumenauer DeLauro Kaptur Cline Johnson (LA) Rouzer Comer Kelly (PA) Stauber Blunt Rochester DelBene Keating Cloud Johnson (OH) Roy Crawford Kim (CA) Steel Bonamici Delgado Kelly (IL) Clyde Johnson (SD) Rutherford Crenshaw Kustoff Stefanik Bourdeaux Demings Khanna Cole Jordan Salazar Curtis LaHood Steil Bowman DeSaulnier Kildee Comer Joyce (OH) Scalise Davis, Rodney Lamborn Steube Boyle, Brendan Dingell Kilmer Crawford Joyce (PA) Schweikert DesJarlais Latta Stewart F. Doggett Kim (NJ) Crenshaw Katko Scott, Austin Diaz-Balart LaTurner Stivers Brown Doyle, Michael Kind Curtis Keller Sessions Donalds Lesko Taylor Brownley F. Kirkpatrick Davidson Kelly (MS) Simpson Duncan Letlow Tenney Bush Escobar Krishnamoorthi Davis, Rodney Kelly (PA) Smith (MO) Emmer Long Thompson (PA) Bustos Eshoo Kuster DesJarlais Kim (CA) Smith (NE) Estes Loudermilk Tiffany Butterfield Espaillat Lamb Diaz-Balart Kinzinger Smith (NJ) Fallon Lucas Timmons Carbajal Evans Langevin Donalds Kustoff Smucker Feenstra Luetkemeyer Turner Ca´ rdenas Fletcher Larsen (WA) Duncan LaHood Spartz Ferguson Mace Upton Carson Foster Larson (CT) Emmer LaMalfa Stauber Fischbach Malliotakis Valadao Carter (LA) Frankel, Lois Lawrence Estes Lamborn Steel Fitzgerald Mann Van Drew Cartwright Gallego Lawson (FL) Fallon Latta Stefanik Fitzpatrick Massie Van Duyne Case Garamendi Lee (CA) Feenstra LaTurner Steil Fleischmann Mast Wagner Casten Garcı´a (IL) Lee (NV) Ferguson Lesko Steube Fortenberry McCarthy Walberg Castor (FL) Garcia (TX) Leger Fernandez Fischbach Letlow Stewart Foxx McCaul Walorski Castro (TX) Gomez Levin (CA) Fitzgerald Long Stivers Franklin, C. McClain Waltz Chu Gonzalez, Levin (MI) Fitzpatrick Loudermilk Taylor Scott McClintock Weber (TX) Cicilline Vicente Lieu Fleischmann Lucas Tenney Fulcher McHenry Wenstrup Clark (MA) Gottheimer Lofgren Fortenberry Luetkemeyer Thompson (PA) Gaetz McKinley Westerman Clarke (NY) Green, Al (TX) Lowenthal Foxx Mace Tiffany Gallagher Meijer Williams (TX) Cleaver Grijalva Luria Franklin, C. Malliotakis Timmons Garbarino Meuser Wilson (SC) Clyburn Harder (CA) Lynch Scott Mann Turner Garcia (CA) Miller (IL) Wittman Cohen Hayes Malinowski Fulcher Massie Upton Gibbs Miller (WV) Womack Connolly Higgins (NY) Maloney, Gaetz Mast Valadao Gimenez Miller-Meeks Young Cooper Himes Carolyn B. Gallagher McCarthy Van Drew Gohmert Moolenaar Zeldin Correa Horsford Maloney, Sean Garbarino McCaul Van Duyne

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:51 May 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12MY7.014 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE May 12, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2235 Wagner Wenstrup Womack Lanai, Oahu, and Kauai in the State of Ha- SEC. 2. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR INDIVID- Walberg Westerman Young waii. UALS STRUGGLING WITH SUB- Walorski Williams (TX) Zeldin STANCE USE DISORDER. Waltz Wilson (SC) (b) STUDY.— Part D of title V of the Public Health Serv- Weber (TX) Wittman (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall con- ice Act (42 U.S.C. 290dd et seq.) is amended duct a study— NOT VOTING—6 by adding at the end the following: (A) to determine the suitability and feasi- ‘‘SEC. 553. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR INDI- Deutch Golden Sherrill bility of establishing a unit of the National VIDUALS STRUGGLING WITH SUB- Dunn Murphy (FL) Webster (FL) Forest System in the study area; and STANCE USE DISORDER. b 1619 (B) to identify available land within the ‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section— study area that could be included in the unit ‘‘(1) the term ‘family community organiza- So the resolution was agreed to. described in subparagraph (A). tion’ means an independent nonprofit organi- The result of the vote was announced (2) COORDINATION AND CONSULTATION.—In zation that— as above recorded. conducting the study under paragraph (1), ‘‘(A) mobilizes resources within and out- A motion to reconsider was laid on the Secretary shall— side of the community of families with indi- the table. (A) coordinate with the Hawaii Depart- viduals living with addiction, to provide a support network, education, and evidence-in- MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE ment of Land and Natural Resources; and formed tools for families and loved ones of RESOLUTION 8, 117TH CONGRESS (B) consult with the Hawaii Department of Agriculture and other interested govern- individuals struggling with substance use Allred (Stevens) Lawson (FL) Owens (Stewart) mental entities, private and nonprofit orga- disorders; and Ca´ rdenas (Evans) Payne (Pallone) nizations, and any interested individuals. ‘‘(B) is governed by experts in the field of (Gallego) Lieu (Beyer) Porter (Wexton) Crenshaw Lofgren (Jeffries) (3) CONTENTS.—In conducting the study addiction, which may include— Ruiz (Aguilar) ‘‘(i) experts in evidence-informed interven- (Pfluger) Lowenthal Ruppersberger under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall— tions for family members; Eshoo (Beyer) (Raskin) (A) consider unique vegetation types that (Thompson McEachin Rush occur in the study area and that should be ‘‘(ii) experts in the impact of addiction on (CA)) (Wexton) (Underwood) targeted for inclusion in the unit of the Na- family systems; Fallon (Joyce Meng (Clark Sewell (DelBene) tional Forest System described in paragraph ‘‘(iii) families who have experience with (OH)) (MA)) Strickland substance use disorders and addiction; and Grijalva (Garcı´a Mfume (1)(A); (DelBene) ‘‘(iv) other experts in the field of addiction; (IL)) (Connolly) (B) evaluate the ability of the Secretary— Johnson (TX) Moore (WI) Wilson (FL) (i) to improve and protect forest areas and (Jeffries) (Beyer) (Hayes) within the study area; and ‘‘(2) the term ‘family support services’ Kirkpatrick Napolitano (ii) to secure favorable water flows within means resources or programs that support (Stanton) (Correa) the study area; families that include an individual with sub- f (C) determine whether the unit of the Na- stance use disorder. ‘‘(b) GRANTS AUTHORIZED.—The Secretary tional Forest System described in paragraph DISMISSING THE ELECTION CON- shall award grants to family community or- (1)(A) would expand, enhance, or duplicate— ganizations to enable such organizations to TEST RELATING TO THE OFFICE (i) resource protection; and develop, expand, and enhance evidence-in- OF REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE (ii) visitor-use opportunities; FOURTEENTH CONGRESSIONAL formed family support services. (D) consider parcels of an appropriate size ‘‘(c) FEDERAL SHARE.—The Federal share of DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS or location to be capable of economical ad- the costs of a program funded by a grant The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ministration as part of the National Forest under this section may not exceed 85 per- System separately or jointly with the other ant to section 7 of House Resolution cent. land identified under paragraph (1)(B); ‘‘(d) USE OF FUNDS.—Grants awarded under 380, House Resolution 379 is hereby (E) evaluate the willingness of landowners subsection (b)— adopted. to sell or transfer land in the study area to ‘‘(1) shall be used to develop, expand, and The text of the resolution is as fol- the Secretary; enhance community and statewide evidence- lows: (F) evaluate the suitability of land in the informed family support services; and study area for potential selection and des- H. RES. 379 ‘‘(2) may be used to— ignation as a research natural area or an ex- ‘‘(A) build connections between family sup- Resolved, That the election contest relating perimental forest; port networks, including providing technical to the office of Representative from the (G) identify cost estimates for any Federal assistance between family community orga- Fourteenth Congressional District of Illinois acquisition, development, operation, and nizations and peer support networks, and is dismissed. maintenance that would be needed to estab- with other family support services, focused f lish the unit of the National Forest System on enhancing knowledge of evidence-in- MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES described in paragraph (1)(A); and formed interventions for family members (H) consider other alternatives for the con- and loved ones of individuals living with sub- AND PASS CERTAIN BILLS servation, protection, and use of areas with- stance use disorders and reducing harm by Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, pursuant in the study area by the Federal Govern- educating service providers on current evi- to section 6 of House Resolution 380, I ment, State or local government entities, or dence regarding addiction and the family, in- move to suspend the rules and pass private and nonprofit organizations. cluding— ‘‘(i) behavioral health providers, including H.R. 297, H.R. 433, H.R. 478, H.R. 586, (c) EFFECT.—Nothing in this section au- such providers focused specifically on family thorizes the Secretary to take any action H.R. 721, H.R. 768, H.R. 810, H.R. 1205, and couples therapy in the context of addic- that would affect the use of any land owned H.R. 1260, H.R. 1324, H.R. 1448, H.R. 1475, tion; by the United States or not owned by the H.R. 1480, H.R. 2862, H.R. 2955, and H.R. ‘‘(ii) primary care providers; 2981. United States. ‘‘(iii) providers of foster care services or The other suspension bills, either a (d) REPORT.—Not later than 3 years after support services for grandparents, guardians, vote was not requested or, alter- the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec- and other extended family impacted by ad- natively, one bill, for which a problem retary shall submit to the Committee on En- diction; and ergy and Natural Resources of the Senate ‘‘(iv) other family support services that has arisen, we have pulled that. Hope- and the Committee on Natural Resources of connect to community resources for individ- fully, we will consider that tomorrow the House of Representatives a report that uals with substance use disorders, including under suspension. describes— non-clinical community services; The Clerk read the title of the bills. (1) the results of the study; and ‘‘(B) reduce stigma associated with the The text of the bills are as follows: (2) any conclusions and recommendations family of individuals with substance use dis- HAWAII NATIONAL FOREST STUDY of the Secretary. orders by improving knowledge about addic- tion and its treatment, providing compas- H.R. 297 FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ADDICTION ACT sionate support, and dispelling myths that Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- OF 2021 perpetuate such stigma; resentatives of the United States of America in H.R. 433 ‘‘(C) conduct outreach on issues relating to Congress assembled, substance use disorders and family support, SECTION 1. HAWAII NATIONAL FOREST STUDY. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- which may include education, training, and (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: resentatives of the United States of America in resources with respect to— (1) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ Congress assembled, ‘‘(i) building a resilience- and strengths- means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting based approach to prevention of, and living SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. through the Chief of the Forest Service. with, addiction in the family; (2) STUDY AREA.—The term ‘‘study area’’ This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Family Sup- ‘‘(ii) identifying the signs of substance use means the islands of Hawaii, Maui, Molokai, port Services for Addiction Act of 2021’’. disorder;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:51 May 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12MY7.027 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H2236 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 12, 2021 ‘‘(iii) adopting an approach that minimizes (1) conveys to the Secretary all right, title, nation with school-based mental health serv- harm to all family members; and and interest of the Community in and to the ice providers as defined in section 4102(6) of ‘‘(iv) families of individuals with a sub- Blackwater Trading Post Land; the Elementary and Secondary Education stance use disorder, including with respect (2) submits to the Secretary a request to Act of 1965, if applicable, regarding— to— take the Blackwater Trading Post Land into ‘‘(A) suicide education and awareness, in- ‘‘(I) navigating the treatment and recovery trust for the benefit of the Community; cluding warning signs of self-harm or suici- systems; (3) conducts a survey (to the satisfaction of dal ideation; ‘‘(II) paying for addiction treatment; the Secretary) to determine the exact acre- ‘‘(B) methods that students can use to seek ‘‘(III) education about substance use dis- age and legal description of the Blackwater help for themselves and others; and order; and Trading Post Land, if the Secretary deter- ‘‘(C) student resources for suicide aware- ‘‘(IV) avoiding predatory treatment pro- mines a survey is necessary; and ness and prevention; grams; and (4) pays all costs of any survey conducted ‘‘(4) shall provide for retraining of such ‘‘(D) connect families to evidence-informed under paragraph (3). students every school year; peer support programs. (b) AVAILABILITY OF MAP.—Not later than ‘‘(5) may last for such period as the State ‘‘(e) DATA REPORTING AND PROGRAM OVER- 180 days after the Blackwater Trading Post educational agency, local educational agen- SIGHT.—With respect to a grant awarded Land is taken into trust under subsection cy, or Tribal educational agency involved de- under subsection (a), not later than 90 days (a), the map shall be on file and available for termines to be appropriate; after the end of the first year of the grant public inspection in the appropriate offices ‘‘(6) may be implemented through any de- period, and annually thereafter for the dura- of the Secretary. livery method, including in-person trainings, tion of the grant period, the entity shall sub- (c) LANDS TAKEN INTO TRUST PART OF RES- digital trainings, or train-the-trainer mod- mit data, as appropriate and to the extent ERVATION.—After the date on which the els; and practicable, to the Secretary regarding— Blackwater Trading Post Land is taken into ‘‘(7) may include discussion of ‘‘(1) the programs and activities funded by trust under subsection (a), the land shall be comorbidities or risk factors for suicidal ide- the grant; treated as part of the Reservation. ation or self-harm, including substance mis- ‘‘(2) health outcomes of the population of (d) GAMING.—Class II and class III gaming use, sexual or physical abuse, mental illness, individuals with a substance use disorder under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 or other evidence-based comorbidities and who received services through programs sup- U.S.C. 2701 et seq.) shall not be allowed at risk factors. ported by the grant, as evaluated by an inde- any time on the land taken into trust under ‘‘(c) COLLECTION OF INFORMATION AND RE- pendent program evaluator through the use subsection (a). PORTING.—Each State educational agency, of outcomes measures, as determined by the (e) DESCRIPTION.—Not later than 180 days local educational agency, and Tribal edu- Secretary; and after the date of enactment of this Act, the cational agency that receives funds under ‘‘(3) any other information that the sec- Secretary shall cause the full metes-and- section 520A shall, with respect to each retary may require for the purpose of ensur- bounds description of the Blackwater Trad- school served by the agency, collect and re- ing that the grant recipient is complying ing Post Land to be published in the Federal port to the Secretary the following informa- with all the requirements of the grant. Register. The description shall, on publica- tion: ‘‘(f) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— tion, constitute the official description of ‘‘(1) The number of student trainings con- There is authorized to be appropriated to the Blackwater Trading Post Land. ducted. carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of ‘‘(2) The number of students trained, SUICIDE TRAINING AND AWARENESS NATIONALLY fiscal years 2022 through 2026.’’. disaggregated by age and grade level. DELIVERED FOR UNIVERSAL PREVENTION ACT ‘‘(3) The number of help-seeking reports BLACKWATER TRADING POST LAND TRANSFER OF 2021 ACT made by students after implementation of H.R. 586 H.R. 478 such policy. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ‘‘(d) EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAM LISTING.— Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives of the United States of America in The Secretary of Health and Human Services resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, shall coordinate with the Secretary of Edu- Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. cation to make publicly available the poli- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Suicide cies established by State educational agen- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Blackwater cies, local educational agencies, and Tribal Trading Post Land Transfer Act’’. Training and Awareness Nationally Deliv- ered for Universal Prevention Act of 2021’’ or educational agencies pursuant to this sec- SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. the ‘‘STANDUP Act of 2021’’. tion and the training that is available to stu- In this Act: dents and teams pursuant to such policies, (1) BLACKWATER TRADING POST LAND.—The SEC. 2. STUDENT SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PRE- VENTION TRAINING. including identification of whether such term ‘‘Blackwater Trading Post Land’’ training is available to trainees at no cost. (a) IN GENERAL.—Title V of the Public means the approximately 55.3 acres of land ‘‘(e) IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE.—A State as depicted on the map that— Health Service Act is amended by inserting educational agency, local educational agen- (A) is located in Pinal County, Arizona, after section 520A of such Act (42 U.S.C. cy, or Tribal educational agency shall estab- and bordered by Community land to the east, 290bb–32) the following: lish and begin implementation of the policies west, and north and State Highway 87 to the ‘‘SEC. 520B. STUDENT SUICIDE AWARENESS AND required by subsection (a)(1) not later than south; and PREVENTION TRAINING POLICIES. the beginning of the third fiscal year fol- (B) is owned by the Community. ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—As a condition on re- lowing the date of enactment of this section (2) COMMUNITY.—The term ‘‘Community’’ ceipt of funds under section 520A, each State for which the agency receives funds under means the Gila River Indian Community of educational agency, local educational agen- section 520A. the Reservation. cy, and Tribal educational agency that re- ‘‘(f) DEFINITIONS.—In this section and sec- (3) MAP.—The term ‘‘map’’ means the map ceives such funds, directly or through a tion 520B–1: entitled ‘‘Results of Survey, Ellis Property, State or Indian Tribe, for activities to be ‘‘(1) The term ‘evidence-based’ has the A Portion of the West 1⁄2 of Section 12, Town- performed within secondary schools, includ- meaning given to such term in section 8101 of ship 5 South, Range 7 East, Gila and Salt ing the Project AWARE State Education the Elementary and Secondary Education River Meridian, Pinal County, Arizona’’ and Agency Grant Program, shall— Act of 1965. dated October 15, 2012. ‘‘(1) establish and implement a school- ‘‘(2) The term ‘local educational agency’ (4) RESERVATION.—The term ‘‘Reservation’’ based student suicide awareness and preven- has the meaning given to such term in sec- means the land located within the exterior tion training policy; tion 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary boundaries of the reservation created under ‘‘(2) consult with stakeholders (including Education Act of 1965. sections 3 and 4 of the Act of February 28, principals, teachers, parents, local Tribal of- ‘‘(3) The term ‘State educational agency’ 1859 (11 Stat. 401, chapter LXVI), and Execu- ficials, and other school leaders) in the de- has the meaning given to such term in sec- tive orders of August 31, 1876, June 14, 1879, velopment of the policy under subsection tion 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary May 5, 1882, November 15, 1883, July 31, 1911, (a)(1); and Education Act of 1965. June 2, 1913, August 27, 1914, and July 19, ‘‘(3) collect and report information in ac- ‘‘(4) The term ‘Tribal educational agency’ 1915, and any other lands placed in trust for cordance with subsection (c). has the meaning given to the term ‘tribal the benefit of the Community. ‘‘(b) SCHOOL-BASED STUDENT SUICIDE educational agency’ in section 6132 of the El- (5) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING POL- ementary and Secondary Education Act of means the Secretary of the Interior. ICY.—A school-based student suicide aware- 1965. SEC. 3. LAND TAKEN INTO TRUST FOR BENEFIT ness and prevention training policy imple- ‘‘SEC. 520B–1. BEST PRACTICES FOR STUDENT OF THE GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMU- mented pursuant to subsection (a)— SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVEN- NITY. ‘‘(1) shall be evidence-based; TION TRAINING. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall take ‘‘(2) shall be culturally and linguistically ‘‘The Secretary of Health and Human Serv- the Blackwater Trading Post land into trust appropriate; ices, in consultation with the Secretary of for the benefit of the Community, after the ‘‘(3) shall provide evidence-based training Education and the Bureau of Indian Edu- Community— to students in grades 6 through 12, in coordi- cation, shall—

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:51 May 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12MY7.029 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE May 12, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2237 ‘‘(1) publish best practices for school-based ment, and multigenerational supports to fos- ‘‘(A) the development of guidelines for the student suicide awareness and prevention ter the health and development of children, submission of program data by grant, con- training, pursuant to section 520B, that are prevent mental health disorders, and amelio- tract, or cooperative agreement recipients; based on— rate the impact of trauma; ‘‘(B) the development of measures of out- ‘‘(A) evidence-based practices; and ‘‘(2) technical assistance to local commu- comes (in accordance with paragraph (2)) to ‘‘(B) input from relevant Federal agencies, nities with respect to the development of be applied by such recipients in evaluating national organizations, Indian Tribes and programs described in paragraph (1); programs carried out under this section; and Tribal organizations, and related stake- ‘‘(3) facilitating community partnerships ‘‘(C) the submission of annual reports by holders; among families, students, law enforcement such recipients concerning the effectiveness ‘‘(2) publish guidance, based on the best agencies, education agencies, mental health of programs carried out under this section. practices under paragraph (1), to provide and substance use disorder service systems, ‘‘(2) MEASURES OF OUTCOMES.—The Assist- State educational agencies, local edu- family-based mental health service systems, ant Secretary shall develop measures of out- cational agencies, and Tribal educational child welfare agencies, health care providers comes to be applied by recipients of assist- agencies with information on student suicide (including primary care physicians, mental ance under this section to evaluate the effec- awareness and prevention best practices; health professionals, and other professionals tiveness of programs carried out under this ‘‘(3) disseminate such best practices to who specialize in children’s mental health section, including outcomes related to the State educational agencies, local edu- such as child and adolescent psychiatrists), student, family, and local educational sys- cational agencies, and Tribal educational institutions of higher education, faith-based tems supported by this Act. agencies; and programs, trauma networks, and other com- ‘‘(3) SUBMISSION OF ANNUAL DATA.—An eli- ‘‘(4) provide technical assistance to State munity-based systems to address child and gible entity described in subsection (c) that educational agencies, local educational agen- adolescent trauma, mental health issues, and receives a grant, contract, or cooperative cies, and Tribal educational agencies.’’. violence; and agreement under this section shall annually SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. ‘‘(4) establishing mechanisms for children submit to the Assistant Secretary a report The amendments made by this Act shall and adolescents to report incidents of vio- that includes data to evaluate the success of only apply with respect to applications for lence or plans by other children, adolescents, the program carried out by the entity based assistance under section 520A of the Public or adults to commit violence. on whether such program is achieving the Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–32) that ‘‘(c) REQUIREMENTS.— purposes of the program. Such reports shall are submitted after the date of enactment of ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—To be eligible for a utilize the measures of outcomes under para- this Act. grant, contract, or cooperative agreement graph (2) in a reasonable manner to dem- MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR STUDENTS ACT under subsection (a), an entity shall be a onstrate the progress of the program in OF 2021 partnership that includes— achieving such purposes. H.R. 721 ‘‘(A) a State educational agency, as defined ‘‘(4) EVALUATION BY ASSISTANT SEC- RETARY.—Based on the data submitted under Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- in section 8101 of the Elementary and Sec- paragraph (3), the Assistant Secretary shall resentatives of the United States of America in ondary Education Act of 1965, in coordina- annually submit to Congress a report con- Congress assembled, tion with one or more local educational agencies, as defined in section 8101 of the El- cerning the results and effectiveness of the SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. programs carried out with assistance re- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Mental ementary and Secondary Education Act of ceived under this section. Health Services for Students Act of 2021’’. 1965, or a consortium of any entities de- scribed in subparagraph (B), (C), (D), or (E) of ‘‘(5) LIMITATION.—An eligible entity shall SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH use not more than 20 percent of amounts re- SERVICE ACT. section 8101(30) of such Act; and ceived under a grant under this section to (a) TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.—The second ‘‘(B) at least 1 community-based mental carry out evaluation activities under this part G (relating to services provided through health provider, including a public or private subsection. religious organizations) of title V of the Pub- mental health entity, health care entity, ‘‘(g) INFORMATION AND EDUCATION.—The lic Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290kk et family-based mental health entity, trauma network, or other community-based entity, Secretary shall disseminate best practices seq.) is amended— based on the findings of the knowledge devel- as determined by the Secretary (and which (1) by redesignating such part as part J; opment and application under this section. may include additional entities such as a and ‘‘(h) AMOUNT OF GRANTS AND AUTHORIZA- human services agency, law enforcement or (2) by redesignating sections 581 through TION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— juvenile justice entity, child welfare agency, 584 as sections 596 through 596C, respectively. ‘‘(1) AMOUNT OF GRANTS.—A grant under agency, an institution of higher education, (b) SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH AND this section shall be in an amount that is not or another entity, as determined by the Sec- CHILDREN.—Section 581 of the Public Health more than $2,000,000 for each of the first 5 fis- retary). Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290hh) (relating to cal years following the date of enactment of ‘‘(2) COMPLIANCE WITH HIPAA.—Any patient children and violence) is amended to read as the Mental Health Services for Students Act records developed by covered entities follows: of 2021. The Secretary shall determine the through activities under the grant shall ‘‘SEC. 581. SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH; amount of each such grant based on the pop- meet the regulations promulgated under sec- CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS. ulation of children up to age 21 of the area to ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in con- tion 264(c) of the Health Insurance Port- be served under the grant. sultation with the Secretary of Education, ability and Accountability Act of 1996. ‘‘(2) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— ‘‘(3) COMPLIANCE WITH FERPA.—Section 444 shall, through grants, contracts, or coopera- There is authorized to be appropriated to of the General Education Provisions Act tive agreements awarded to eligible entities carry out this section, $130,000,000 for each of (commonly known as the ‘Family Edu- described in subsection (c), provide com- fiscal years 2022 through 2025.’’. prehensive school-based mental health serv- cational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974’) (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Part G of ices and supports to assist children in local shall apply to any entity that is a member of title V of the Public Health Service Act (42 communities and schools (including schools the partnership in the same manner that U.S.C. 290hh et seq.), as amended by sub- funded by the Bureau of Indian Education) such section applies to an educational agen- section (b), is further amended by striking dealing with traumatic experiences, grief, cy or institution (as that term is defined in the part designation and heading and insert- bereavement, risk of suicide, and violence. such section). ing the following: Such services and supports shall be— ‘‘(d) GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION.—The ‘‘PART G—SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL ‘‘(1) developmentally, linguistically, and Secretary shall ensure that grants, con- HEALTH’’. culturally appropriate; tracts, or cooperative agreements under sub- ‘‘(2) trauma-informed; and section (a) will be distributed equitably BLOCK, REPORT, AND SUSPEND SUSPICIOUS ‘‘(3) incorporate positive behavioral inter- among the regions of the country and among SHIPMENTS ACT OF 2021 ventions and supports. urban and rural areas. H.R. 768 ‘‘(b) ACTIVITIES.—Grants, contracts, or co- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- operative agreements awarded under sub- ‘‘(e) DURATION OF AWARDS.—With respect to a grant, contract, or cooperative agree- resentatives of the United States of America in section (a), shall, as appropriate, be used Congress assembled, for— ment under subsection (a), the period during which payments under such an award will be SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ‘‘(1) implementation of school and commu- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Block, Re- nity-based mental health programs that— made to the recipient shall be 5 years, with options for renewal. port, And Suspend Suspicious Shipments Act ‘‘(A) build awareness of individual trauma of 2021’’. VALUATION AND EASURES OF UT and the intergenerational, continuum of im- ‘‘(f) E M O - SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION OF PROCESS FOR REG- pacts of trauma on populations; COMES.— ISTRANTS TO EXERCISE DUE DILI- ‘‘(B) train appropriate staff to identify, and ‘‘(1) DEVELOPMENT OF PROCESS.—The As- GENCE UPON DISCOVERING A SUS- screen for, signs of trauma exposure, mental sistant Secretary shall develop a fiscally ap- PICIOUS ORDER. health disorders, or risk of suicide; and propriate process for evaluating activities (a) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (3) of section ‘‘(C) incorporate positive behavioral inter- carried out under this section. Such process 312(a) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 ventions, family engagement, student treat- shall include— U.S.C. 832(a)) is amended to read as follows:

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‘‘(3) upon discovering a suspicious order or IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS FROM THE shall prepare and submit an application to series of orders— EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT ACT OF 2021 the Secretary at such time and in such man- ‘‘(A) exercise due diligence; H.R. 1205 ner as the Secretary may require. At a min- ‘‘(B) establish and maintain (for not less Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- imum, the application shall include the fol- than a period to be determined by the Ad- resentatives of the United States of America in lowing: ministrator of the Drug Enforcement Admin- Congress assembled, ‘‘(1) A description of identified need for istration) a record of the due diligence that SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. acute mental health services in the pro- was performed; This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Improving vider’s service area. ‘‘(C) decline to fill the order or series of or- Mental Health Access from the Emergency ‘‘(2) A description of the existing efforts of ders if the due diligence fails to resolve all of Department Act of 2021’’. the provider to meet the need for acute men- the indicators that gave rise to the suspicion SEC. 2. SECURING APPROPRIATE FOLLOW-ON tal health services in the service area, and that filling the order or series of orders CARE FOR ACUTE MENTAL HEALTH identified gaps in the provision of such serv- would cause a violation of this title by the ILLNESS AFTER AN EMERGENCY DE- ices. registrant or the prospective purchaser; and PARTMENT ENCOUNTER. ‘‘(3) A description of the proposed use of ‘‘(D) notify the Administrator of the Drug The Public Health Service Act is amended funds to meet the need and gaps identified Enforcement Administration and the Special by inserting after section 520J of such Act (42 pursuant to paragraph (2). Agent in Charge of the Division Office of the U.S.C. 290bb–31) the following new section: ‘‘(4) A description of how the provider will Drug Enforcement Administration for the ‘‘SEC. 520J–1. SECURING APPROPRIATE FOLLOW- coordinate efforts with Federal, State, local, area in which the registrant is located or ON CARE FOR ACUTE MENTAL and private entities within the service area. conducts business of— HEALTH ILLNESS AFTER AN EMER- ‘‘(5) A description of program objectives, ‘‘(i) each suspicious order or series of or- GENCY DEPARTMENT ENCOUNTER. how the objectives are proposed to be met, ders discovered by the registrant; and ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may and how the provider will evaluate outcomes ‘‘(ii) the indicators giving rise to the sus- award grants on a competitive basis to quali- relative to objectives. picion that filling the order or series of or- fying health providers to implement innova- ‘‘(e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— ders would cause a violation of this title by tive approaches to securing prompt access to To carry out this section, there is authorized the registrant or the prospective pur- appropriate follow-on care for individuals to be appropriated $15,000,000 for each of fis- who experience an acute mental health epi- chaser.’’. cal years 2022 through 2026.’’. sode and present for care in an emergency (b) REGULATIONS.—Not later than 1 year department. BIPARTISAN SOLUTION TO CYCLICAL VIOLENCE after the date of enactment of this Act, for ‘‘(b) ELIGIBLE GRANT RECIPIENTS.—In this ACT OF 2021 purposes of section 312(a)(3) of the Controlled section, the term ‘qualifying health provider’ H.R. 1260 Substances Act, as amended by subsection means a health care facility licensed under Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (a), the Attorney General of the United applicable law that— resentatives of the United States of America in States shall promulgate a final regulation ‘‘(1) has an emergency department; Congress assembled, specifying the indicators that give rise to a ‘‘(2) is staffed by medical personnel (such SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. suspicion that filling an order or series of or- as emergency physicians, psychiatrists, psy- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Bipartisan ders would cause a violation of the Con- chiatric registered nurses, mental health Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2021’’. trolled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 et seq.) technicians, clinical social workers, psy- by a registrant or a prospective purchaser. SEC. 2. GRANT PROGRAM SUPPORTING TRAUMA chologists, and therapists) capable of pro- CENTER VIOLENCE INTERVENTION (c) APPLICABILITY.—Section 312(a)(3) of the viding treatment focused on stabilizing AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION PRO- Controlled Substances Act, as amended by acute mental health conditions and assisting GRAMS. subsection (a), shall apply beginning on the patients to access resources to continue Part P of title III of the Public Health day that is 1 year after the date of enact- treatment in the least restrictive appro- Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280g et seq.) is amend- ment of this Act. Until such day, section priate setting; and ed by adding at the end the following new 312(a)(3) of the Controlled Substances Act ‘‘(3) has arrangements in place with other section: shall apply as such section 312(a)(3) was in ef- providers of care that can provide a full ‘‘SEC. 399V–7. GRANT PROGRAM SUPPORTING fect on the day before the date of enactment range of medically appropriate, evidence- TRAUMA CENTER VIOLENCE INTER- of this Act. based services for the treatment of acute VENTION AND VIOLENCE PREVEN- mental health episodes. TION PROGRAMS. SEC. 3. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EF- ‘‘(c) USE OF FUNDS.—A qualifying health ‘‘(a) AUTHORITY ESTABLISHED.— FECTS. provider receiving funds under this section ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall The budgetary effects of this Act, for the shall use such funds to create, support, or ex- award grants to eligible entities to establish purpose of complying with the Statutory pand programs or projects intended to assist or expand violence intervention or preven- Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be deter- individuals who are treated at the provider’s tion programs for services and research de- mined by reference to the latest statement emergency department for acute mental signed to reduce the incidence of reinjury titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legisla- health episodes and to expeditiously transi- and reincarceration caused by intentional tion’’ for this Act, submitted for printing in tion such individuals to an appropriate facil- violent trauma, excluding intimate partner the Congressional Record by the Chairman of ity or setting for follow-on care. Such use of violence. the House Budget Committee, provided that funds may support the following: ‘‘(2) FIRST AWARD.—Not later than 9 such statement has been submitted prior to ‘‘(1) Expediting placement in appropriate months after the date of enactment of this the vote on passage. facilities through activities such as ex- section, the Secretary shall make the first panded coordination with regional service award under paragraph (1). CHIEF STANDING BEAR NATIONAL HISTORIC providers, assessment, peer navigators, bed ‘‘(3) GRANT DURATION.—Each grant awarded TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY availability tracking and management, under paragraph (1) shall be for a period of transfer protocol development, networking three years. H.R. 810 infrastructure development, and transpor- ‘‘(4) GRANT AMOUNT.—The total amount of Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- tation services. each grant awarded under paragraph (1) for resentatives of the United States of America in ‘‘(2) Increasing the supply of inpatient psy- the 3-year grant period shall be not less than Congress assembled, chiatric beds and alternative care settings $250,000 and not more than $500,000. such as regional emergency psychiatric fa- ‘‘(5) SUPPLEMENT NOT SUPPLANT.—A grant SECTION 1. CHIEF STANDING BEAR NATIONAL cilities. awarded under paragraph (1) to an eligible HISTORIC TRAIL FEASIBILITY ‘‘(3) Use of alternative approaches to pro- entity with an existing program described in STUDY. viding psychiatric care in the emergency de- paragraph (1) shall be used to supplement, Section 5(c) of the National Trails System partment setting, including through tele- and not supplant, any other funds provided Act (16 U.S.C. 1244(c)) is amended by adding psychiatric support and other remote psy- to such entity for such program. at the end the following: chiatric consultation, implementation of ‘‘(b) ELIGIBLE ENTITIES.—To be eligible to ‘‘(xx) CHIEF STANDING BEAR NATIONAL HIS- peak period crisis clinics, or creation of psy- receive a grant under subsection (a)(1), an TORIC TRAIL.—The Chief Standing Bear Trail, chiatric emergency service units. entity shall— extending approximately 550 miles from ‘‘(4) Use of approaches that include ‘‘(1) either be— Niobrara, Nebraska, to Ponca City, Okla- proactive followup such as telephone check- ‘‘(A) a State-designated trauma center, or homa, which follows the route taken by ins, telemedicine, or other technology-based a trauma center verified by the American Chief Standing Bear and the Ponca people outreach to individuals during the period of College of Surgeons, that conducts or seeks during Federal Indian removal, and approxi- transition. to conduct a violence intervention or vio- mately 550 miles from Ponca City, Okla- ‘‘(5) Such other activities as are deter- lence prevention program; or homa, through Omaha, Nebraska, to mined by the Secretary to be appropriate, ‘‘(B) a nonprofit entity that conducts or Niobrara, Nebraska, which follows the return consistent with subsection (a). seeks to conduct a program described in sub- route taken by Chief Standing Bear and the ‘‘(d) APPLICATION.—A qualifying health paragraph (A) in cooperation with a trauma Ponca people.’’. provider desiring a grant under this section center described in such subparagraph;

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‘‘(2) serve a community in which at least EFFECTIVE SUICIDE SCREENING AND ASSESS- ‘‘(A) To train emergency department 100 incidents of intentional violent trauma MENT IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT ACT health care professionals to identify, assess, occur annually; and OF 2021 and treat patients who are at risk of suicide. ‘‘(3) submit to the Secretary an application H.R. 1324 ‘‘(B) To establish and implement policies and procedures for emergency departments at such time, in such manner, and con- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- to improve the identification, assessment, taining such information as the Secretary resentatives of the United States of America in and treatment of individuals who are at risk may require. Congress assembled, of suicide. ‘‘(c) SELECTION OF GRANT RECIPIENTS.— SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ‘‘(C) To establish and implement policies ‘‘(1) GEOGRAPHIC DIVERSITY.—In selecting This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Effective and procedures with respect to care coordi- grant recipients under subsection (a)(1), the Suicide Screening and Assessment in the nation, integrated care models, or referral to Secretary shall ensure that collectively Emergency Department Act of 2021’’. evidence-based treatment to be used upon grantees represent a diversity of geographic SEC. 2. PROGRAM TO IMPROVE THE CARE PRO- the discharge from the emergency depart- areas. VIDED TO PATIENTS IN THE EMER- ment of patients who are at risk of suicide. GENCY DEPARTMENT WHO ARE AT ‘‘(2) PRIORITY.—In selecting grant recipi- ‘‘(2) ADDITIONAL PERMISSIBLE USES.—In ad- RISK OF SUICIDE. ents under subsection (a)(1), the Secretary dition to the required uses listed in para- Part P of title III of the Public Health shall prioritize applicants that serve one or graph (1), a grant awarded under this section Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280g et seq.) is amend- more communities with high absolute num- to an eligible health care site may be used ed by adding at the end the following new bers or high rates of intentional violent for any of the following purposes: section: trauma. ‘‘(A) To hire emergency department psy- ‘‘SEC. 399V–7. PROGRAM TO IMPROVE THE CARE ‘‘(3) HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SHORTAGE chiatrists, psychologists, nurse practi- PROVIDED TO PATIENTS IN THE AREAS.— EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT WHO tioners, counselors, therapists, or other li- ‘‘(A) ENCOURAGEMENT.—The Secretary ARE AT RISK OF SUICIDE. censed health care and behavioral health shall encourage entities described in para- ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall es- professionals specializing in the treatment of graphs (1) and (2) that are located in or serve tablish a program (in this Act referred to as individuals at risk of suicide. a health professional shortage area to apply the ‘Program’) to improve the identification, ‘‘(B) To develop and implement best prac- for grants under subsection (a)(1). assessment, and treatment of patients in tices for the follow-up care and long-term ‘‘(B) DEFINITION.—In subparagraph (A), the emergency departments who are at risk for treatment of individuals who are at risk of term ‘health professional shortage area’ suicide, including by— suicide. means a health professional shortage area ‘‘(1) developing policies and procedures for ‘‘(C) To increase the availability of, and designated under section 332. identifying and assessing individuals who are access to, evidence-based treatment for indi- at risk of suicide; and viduals who are at risk of suicide, including ‘‘(d) REPORTS.— ‘‘(2) enhancing the coordination of care for through telehealth services and strategies to ‘‘(1) REPORTS TO SECRETARY.— such individuals after discharge. reduce the boarding of these patients in ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—An entity that receives ‘‘(b) GRANT ESTABLISHMENT AND PARTICIPA- emergency departments. a grant under subsection (a)(1) shall submit TION.— ‘‘(D) To offer consultation with and refer- reports on the use of the grant funds to the ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out the Pro- ral to other supportive services that provide Secretary, including progress reports, as re- gram, the Secretary shall award grants on a evidence-based treatment and recovery for quired by the Secretary. Such reports shall competitive basis to not more than 40 eligi- individuals who are at risk of suicide. include— ble health care sites described in paragraph ‘‘(e) REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.— ‘‘(i) any findings of the program estab- (2). ‘‘(1) REPORTS BY GRANTEES.—Each eligible lished, or expanded, by the entity through ‘‘(2) ELIGIBILITY.—To be eligible for a grant health care site receiving a grant under this the grant; and under this section, a health care site shall— section shall submit to the Secretary an an- ‘‘(ii) if applicable, the manner in which the ‘‘(A) submit an application to the Sec- nual report for each year for which the grant entity has incorporated such findings in the retary at such time, in such manner, and is received on the progress of the program violence intervention or violence prevention containing such information as the Sec- funded through the grant. Each such report program conducted by such entity. retary may specify; shall include information on— ‘‘(B) OPTION FOR JOINT REPORT.—To the ex- ‘‘(B) be a hospital (as defined in section ‘‘(A) the number of individuals screened in tent feasible and appropriate, an entity that 1861(e) of the Social Security Act); the site’s emergency department for being at receives a grant under subsection (a)(1) may ‘‘(C) have an emergency department; and risk of suicide; elect to coordinate with one or more other ‘‘(D) deploy onsite health care or social ‘‘(B) the number of individuals identified entities that have received such a grant to service professionals to help connect and in- in the site’s emergency department as submit a joint report that meets the require- tegrate patients who are at risk of suicide being— ments of subparagraph (A). with treatment and mental health support ‘‘(i) survivors of an attempted suicide; or ‘‘(2) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than services. ‘‘(ii) are at risk of suicide; six years after the date of enactment of the ‘‘(3) PREFERENCE.—In awarding grants ‘‘(C) the number of individuals who are Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act under this section, the Secretary may give identified in the site’s emergency depart- of 2021, the Secretary shall submit to Con- preference to eligible health care sites de- ment as being at risk of suicide by a health gress a report— scribed in paragraph (2) that meet at least care or behavioral health professional hired ‘‘(A) on any findings resulting from reports one of the following criteria: pursuant to subsection (d)(2)(A); submitted to the Secretary under paragraph ‘‘(A) The eligible health care site is a crit- ‘‘(D) the number of individuals referred by (1); ical access hospital (as defined in section the site’s emergency department to other ‘‘(B) on best practices developed by the 1861(mm)(1) of the Social Security Act). treatment facilities, the types of such other Secretary under subsection (e); and ‘‘(B) The eligible health care site is a sole facilities, and the number of such individuals ‘‘(C) with recommendations for legislative community hospital (as defined in section admitted to such other facilities pursuant to action relating to intentional violent trauma 1886(d)(5)(D)(iii) of the Social Security Act). such referrals; prevention that the Secretary determines ‘‘(C) The eligible health care site is oper- ‘‘(E) the effectiveness of programs and ac- appropriate. ated by the Indian Health Service, by an In- tivities funded through the grant in pre- dian Tribe or Tribal organization (as such venting suicides and suicide attempts; and ‘‘(e) BEST PRACTICES.—Not later than six terms are defined in section 4 of the Indian ‘‘(F) any other relevant additional data re- years after the date of enactment of the Bi- Self-Determination and Education Assist- garding the programs and activities funded partisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of ance Act), or by an urban Indian organiza- through the grant. 2021, the Secretary shall— tion (as defined in section 4 of the Indian ‘‘(2) REPORT BY SECRETARY.—Not later than ‘‘(1) develop, and post on a public website Health Care Improvement Act). one year after the end of fiscal year 2026, the of the Department of Health and Human ‘‘(D) The eligible health care site is located Secretary shall submit to Congress a report Services, best practices for intentional vio- in a geographic area with a suicide rate that that includes— lent trauma prevention, based on any find- is higher than the national rate, as deter- ‘‘(A) findings on the Program; ings reported to the Secretary under sub- mined by the Secretary based on the most ‘‘(B) overall patient outcomes achieved section (d)(1); and recent data from the Centers for Disease through the Program; ‘‘(2) disseminate such best practices to Control and Prevention. ‘‘(C) an evaluation of the effectiveness of stakeholders, as determined appropriate by ‘‘(c) PERIOD OF GRANT.—A grant awarded to having a trained health care or behavioral the Secretary. an eligible health care site under this section health professional onsite to identify, assess, shall be for a period of at least 2 years. and treat patients who are at risk of suicide; ‘‘(f) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— ‘‘(d) GRANT USES.— and To carry out this section, there is authorized ‘‘(1) REQUIRED USES.—A grant awarded ‘‘(D) a compilation of policies, procedures, to be appropriated $10,000,000 for the period under this section to an eligible health care and best practices established, developed, or of fiscal years 2022 through 2025.’’. site shall be used for the following purposes: implemented by grantees under this section.

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‘‘(f) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— entity that provided the canine training (2) The term ‘‘eligible veteran’’ means a There is authorized to be appropriated to with respect to the dog under the pilot pro- veteran who— carry out this section $20,000,000 for the pe- gram shall provide follow-up training sup- (A) is enrolled in the patient enrollment riod of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.’’. port for the life of the dog. Such support system in the Department of Veterans Af- shall include the provision of a contact plan fairs under section 1705 of title 38, United PUPPIES ASSISTING WOUNDED SERVICEMEMBERS between the veteran and the entity that en- States Code; and FOR VETERANS THERAPY ACT ables the veteran to seek and receive assist- (B) has been recommended for participa- H.R. 1448 ance from the entity to ensure the dog is tion in the pilot program under subsection Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- being properly cared for. (a) by a qualified mental health care pro- resentatives of the United States of America in (f) ELIGIBILITY FOR OTHER CARE AND TREAT- vider or clinical team based on medical judg- Congress assembled, MENT.—Participation in the pilot program ment that the veteran may benefit from such SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. under subsection (a) may not preclude a vet- participation with respect to the diagnosed This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Puppies As- eran from receiving any other medical care PTSD of the veteran. sisting Wounded Servicemembers for Vet- or treatment for PTSD furnished by the De- (3) The term ‘‘service dog training instruc- erans Therapy Act’’ or the ‘‘PAWS for Vet- partment, including therapy, for which the tor’’ means an instructor who provides the erans Therapy Act’’. veteran is otherwise eligible. direct training of veterans with PTSD in the art and science of service dog training and SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (g) COLLECTION OF DATA.—In carrying out PILOT PROGRAM ON DOG TRAINING this section, the Secretary shall— handling. THERAPY. (1) develop metrics and other appropriate SEC. 3. PROVISION OF SERVICE DOGS AND VET- (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days means to measure, with respect to veterans ERINARY INSURANCE BENEFITS TO after the date of the enactment of the Act, participating in the pilot program under sub- VETERANS WITH POST-TRAUMATIC section (a)— STRESS DISORDER WHO DO NOT the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall com- HAVE CERTAIN IMPAIRMENTS. mence the conduct of a pilot program to pro- (A) the number of such veterans partici- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1714 of title 38, pating; vide canine training to eligible veterans di- United States Code, is amended by adding at (B) the satisfaction of such veterans with agnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder the end the following new subsections: the pilot program; (in this section referred to as ‘‘PTSD’’) as an ‘‘(e) The Secretary may provide a service (C) whether participation in the pilot pro- element of a complementary and integrative dog to a veteran under subsection (c)(3) re- gram resulted in any clinically relevant im- health program for such veterans. gardless of whether the veteran has a mobil- provements for such veterans, as determined (b) DURATION; MEDICAL CENTERS.— ity impairment. (1) DURATION.—The Secretary shall carry by the health care provider or clinical team ‘‘(f)(1) The Secretary shall provide to any out the pilot program under subsection (a) that referred the veteran to participate in veteran described in paragraph (2) a commer- for a five-year period beginning on the date the pilot program; and cially available veterinary insurance policy of the commencement of the pilot program. (D) such other factors as the Secretary for each dog provided to such veteran under (2) MEDICAL CENTERS.—The Secretary shall may determine appropriate; and subsection (b) or (c). ensure that such pilot program is carried out (2) establish processes to document and ‘‘(2) A veteran described in this paragraph by not fewer than five medical centers of the track the progress of such veterans under is a veteran who— Department of Veterans Affairs located in the pilot program with respect to health ben- ‘‘(A) is diagnosed with post-traumatic geographically diverse areas. efits and improvements. stress disorder or a visual, hearing, or sub- (c) AGREEMENTS WITH ENTITIES.—In car- (h) REPORT BY SECRETARY.—Not later than stantial mobility impairment; rying out the pilot program under subsection one year before the date on which the pilot ‘‘(B) has received a dog under subsection (a), the Secretary shall seek to enter into program under subsection (a) terminates, the (b) or (c) in connection with such disorder or agreements with nongovernmental entities Secretary shall submit to the Committees on impairment; and that the Secretary determines have the dem- Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representa- ‘‘(C) meets such other requirements as the onstrated ability to provide the canine train- tives and the Senate a report containing the Secretary may prescribe.’’. ing specified in subsection (a). recommendations of the Secretary regard- (b) APPLICABILITY.—Section 1714(f) of title (d) REQUIRED CONDITIONS.—The Secretary ing— 38, United States Code, as added by sub- shall include in any agreement under sub- (1) whether to extend or make permanent section (a), shall apply with respect to a vet- section (c) conditions requiring that the non- the pilot program; and eran provided a dog by the Secretary of Vet- governmental entity seeking to enter into (2) the feasibility and advisability of ex- erans Affairs on or after the date of the en- the agreement— panding the pilot program to address mental actment of this Act. (1) submits to the Secretary certification health conditions other than PTSD. PURSUING EQUITY IN MENTAL HEALTH ACT that the entity is an accredited service dog (i) GAO BRIEFING AND STUDY.— training organization; (1) BRIEFING.—Not later than one year H.R. 1475 (2) agrees to ensure that veterans partici- after the date of the commencement of the Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- pating in the pilot program under subsection pilot program under subsection (a), the resentatives of the United States of America in (a) receive training from certified service Comptroller General of the United States Congress assembled, dog training instructors for a period of time shall provide to the Committees on Vet- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. determined appropriate by the entity; erans’ Affairs of the House of Representa- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Pursuing (3) agrees to ensure that veterans partici- tives and the Senate a briefing on the meth- Equity in Mental Health Act’’. pating in such pilot program are prohibited odology established for the pilot program. SEC. 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS. from having access to a dog under such pilot (2) REPORT.—Not later than 270 days after The table of contents for this Act is as fol- program at any time during such participa- the date on which the pilot program termi- lows: tion without the supervision of a certified nates, the Comptroller General shall submit Sec. 1. Short title. service dog training instructor; to the committees specified in paragraph (1) Sec. 2. Table of contents. (4) agrees to ensure that veterans partici- a report on the pilot program. Such report pating in such pilot program receive training shall include an evaluation of the approach TITLE I—HEALTH EQUITY AND in skills unique to the needs of the veteran and methodology used for the pilot program ACCOUNTABILITY to address or alleviate PTSD symptoms of with respect to— Sec. 101. Integrated Health Care Demonstra- the veteran; (A) assisting veterans with PTSD; and tion Program. (5) agrees not to use shock collars or prong (B) measuring relevant metrics, such as re- Sec. 102. Addressing racial and ethnic mi- collars as training tools and to use positive duction in scores under the Clinician Admin- nority mental health dispari- reinforcement training; and istered PTSD Scale (CAPS), improvement in ties research gaps. (6) agrees to provide any follow-up training psychosocial function, and therapeutic com- Sec. 103. Health professions competencies to support specified in subsection (e)(2), as ap- pliance. address racial and ethnic mi- plicable. (j) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: nority mental health dispari- (e) ADOPTION OF DOG.— (1) The term ‘‘accredited service dog train- ties. (1) IN GENERAL.—A veteran who has partici- ing organization’’ means an organization de- Sec. 104. Racial and ethnic minority behav- pated in the pilot program under subsection scribed in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal ioral and mental health out- (a) may adopt a dog that the veteran assisted Revenue Code of 1986 that— reach and education strategy. in training during such pilot program if the (A) provides service dogs to veterans with Sec. 105. Additional funds for National Insti- veteran and the veteran’s health provider (in PTSD; and tutes of Health. consultation with the entity that provided (B) is accredited by an accrediting organi- Sec. 106. Additional funds for National Insti- the canine training with respect to the dog zation with demonstrated experience, na- tute on Minority Health and under such pilot program) determine that it tional scope, and recognized leadership and Health Disparities. is in the best interest of the veteran. expertise in the training of service dogs and TITLE II—OTHER PROVISIONS (2) FOLLOW-UP TRAINING SUPPORT.—If a vet- education in the use of service dogs (as de- Sec. 201. Reauthorization of Minority Fel- eran adopts a dog under paragraph (1), the termined by the Secretary). lowship Program.

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(b) BEST PRACTICES; CORE COMPETENCIES.— year after the date of the enactment of this Part D of title V of the Public Health Serv- Organizations receiving funds under sub- section and annually thereafter, the Sec- ice Act (42 U.S.C. 290dd et seq.) is amended section (a) may use the funds to engage in retary shall submit to Congress, and make by inserting after section 553 of such Act (as the following activities related to the devel- publicly available, a report on the extent to opment and dissemination of best practices redesignated and moved by section 203 of this which the strategy developed and imple- or core competencies described in subsection Act) the following: mented under subsection (a) increased be- (a)(1): havioral and mental health outcomes associ- ‘‘SEC. 554. INTERPROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE (1) Formation of committees or working TEAMS FOR PROVISION OF BEHAV- ated with mental health conditions and sub- IORAL HEALTH CARE IN PRIMARY groups comprised of experts from accredited stance abuse among racial and ethnic minor- CARE SETTINGS. health professions schools to identify best ity groups. ‘‘(a) GRANTS.—The Secretary shall award practices and core competencies relating to ‘‘(c) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term grants to eligible entities for the purpose of mental health disparities among racial and ‘racial and ethnic minority group’ has the establishing interprofessional health care ethnic minority groups. meaning given to that term in section teams that provide behavioral health care. (2) Planning of workshops in national fora 1707(g). ‘‘(b) ELIGIBLE ENTITIES.—To be eligible to to allow for public input into the educational ‘‘(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— receive a grant under this section, an entity needs associated with mental health dispari- There is authorized to be appropriated to shall be a Federally qualified health center ties among racial and ethnic minority carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of (as defined in section 1861(aa) of the Social groups. fiscal years 2022 through 2026.’’. (3) Dissemination and promotion of the use Security Act), rural health clinic, or behav- SEC. 105. ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR NATIONAL IN- ioral health program, serving a high propor- of best practices or core competencies in un- STITUTES OF HEALTH. dergraduate and graduate health professions tion of individuals from racial and ethnic (a) IN GENERAL.—In addition to amounts minority groups (as defined in section training programs nationwide. otherwise authorized to be appropriated to 1707(g)). (4) Establishing external stakeholder advi- the National Institutes of Health, there is sory boards to provide meaningful input into ‘‘(c) SCIENTIFICALLY BASED.—Integrated authorized to be appropriated to such Insti- policy and program development and best health care funded through this section shall tutes $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 practices to reduce mental health disparities be scientifically based, taking into consider- through 2026 to build relations with commu- among racial and ethnic minority groups. ation the results of the most recent peer-re- nities and conduct or support clinical re- (c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: viewed research available. search, including clinical research on racial (1) QUALIFIED NATIONAL ORGANIZATION.— ‘‘(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— or ethnic disparities in physical and mental To carry out this section, there is authorized The term ‘‘qualified national organization’’ means a national organization that focuses health. to be appropriated $20,000,000 for each of the (b) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term first 5 fiscal years following the date of en- on the education of students in one or more of the professions of social work, psychology, ‘‘clinical research’’ has the meaning given to actment of the Pursuing Equity in Mental such term in section 409 of the Public Health Health Act.’’. psychiatry, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, and substance Service Act (42 U.S.C. 284d). SEC. 102. ADDRESSING RACIAL AND ETHNIC MI- misuse counseling. SEC. 106. ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR NATIONAL IN- NORITY MENTAL HEALTH DISPARI- (2) RACIAL AND ETHNIC MINORITY GROUP.— STITUTE ON MINORITY HEALTH AND TIES RESEARCH GAPS. HEALTH DISPARITIES. Not later than 6 months after the date of The term ‘‘racial and ethnic minority group’’ has the meaning given to such term in sec- In addition to amounts otherwise author- the enactment of this Act, the Director of ized to be appropriated to the National Insti- the National Institutes of Health shall enter tion 1707(g) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300u–6(g)). tute on Minority Health and Health Dispari- into an arrangement with the National ties, there is authorized to be appropriated SEC. 104. RACIAL AND ETHNIC MINORITY BEHAV- Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and to such Institute $650,000,000 for each of fiscal Medicine (or, if the National Academies of IORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OUT- REACH AND EDUCATION STRATEGY. years 2022 through 2026. Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine decline Part D of title V of the Public Health Serv- TITLE II—OTHER PROVISIONS to enter into such an arrangement, the Pa- ice Act (42 U.S.C. 290dd et seq.) is amended tient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, SEC. 201. REAUTHORIZATION OF MINORITY FEL- by inserting after section 554 of such Act, as LOWSHIP PROGRAM. the Agency for Healthcare Research and added by section 101 of this Act, the fol- Quality, or another appropriate entity)— Section 597(c) of the Public Health Service lowing: Act (42 U.S.C. 297ll(c)) is amended by strik- (1) to conduct a study with respect to men- ‘‘SEC. 555. BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH tal health disparities in racial and ethnic ing ‘‘$12,669,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 OUTREACH AND EDUCATION STRAT- through 2022’’ and inserting ‘‘$25,000,000 for minority groups (as defined in section 1707(g) EGY. each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026’’. of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall, in 300u–6(g))); and consultation with advocacy and behavioral SEC. 202. STUDY ON THE EFFECTS OF (2) to submit to the Congress a report on and mental health organizations serving ra- SMARTPHONE AND SOCIAL MEDIA the results of such study, including— cial and ethnic minority groups, develop and USE ON ADOLESCENTS. (A) a compilation of information on the dy- implement an outreach and education strat- (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year namics of mental disorders in such racial egy to promote behavioral and mental health after the date of enactment of this Act, the and ethnic minority groups; and and reduce stigma associated with mental Secretary of Health and Human Services (B) a compilation of information on the health conditions and substance abuse shall conduct or support research on— impact of exposure to community violence, among racial and ethnic minority groups. (1) smartphone and social media use by adverse childhood experiences, structural Such strategy shall— adolescents; and racism, and other psychological traumas on ‘‘(1) be designed to— (2) the effects of such use on— mental disorders in such racial and minority ‘‘(A) meet the diverse cultural and lan- (A) emotional, behavioral, and physical groups. guage needs of the various racial and ethnic health and development; and (B) disparities in minority and underserved SEC. 103. HEALTH PROFESSIONS COMPETENCIES minority groups; and TO ADDRESS RACIAL AND ETHNIC ‘‘(B) be developmentally and age-appro- populations. MINORITY MENTAL HEALTH DIS- priate; (b) REPORT.—Not later than 5 years after PARITIES. ‘‘(2) increase awareness of symptoms of the date of the enactment of this Act, the (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Health mental illnesses common among such Secretary shall submit to the Congress, and and Human Services may award grants to groups, taking into account differences with- make publicly available, a report on the qualified national organizations for the pur- in at-risk subgroups; findings of research described in this section. poses of— ‘‘(3) provide information on evidence- SEC. 203. TECHNICAL CORRECTION. (1) developing, and disseminating to health based, culturally and linguistically appro- Title V of the Public Health Service Act professional educational programs best prac- priate and adapted interventions and treat- (42 U.S.C. 290aa et seq.) is amended— tices or core competencies addressing mental ments; (1) by redesignating the second section 550 health disparities among racial and ethnic ‘‘(4) ensure full participation of, and en- (42 U.S.C. 290ee–10) (relating to Sobriety minority groups for use in the training of gage, both consumers and community mem- Treatment And Recovery Teams) as section students in the professions of social work, bers in the development and implementation 553; and psychology, psychiatry, marriage and family of materials; and (2) by moving such section, as so redesig- therapy, mental health counseling, and sub- ‘‘(5) seek to broaden the perspective among nated, so as to appear after section 552 (42 stance misuse counseling; and both individuals in these groups and stake- U.S.C. 290ee–7).

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HELPING EMERGENCY RESPONDERS OVERCOME ‘‘(1) the confidentiality and anonymity of ‘‘(1) use career and volunteer members of ACT suicide victims and their families are pro- fire departments or emergency medical serv- H.R. 1480 tected, including so as to ensure that data ices agencies to serve as peer counselors; Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- cannot be used to deny benefits; and ‘‘(2) provide training to members of career, resentatives of the United States of America in ‘‘(2) data is sufficiently secure to prevent volunteer, and combination fire departments Congress assembled, unauthorized access. or emergency medical service agencies to ‘‘(e) REPORTING.— serve as such peer counselors; SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ‘‘(1) ANNUAL REPORT.—Not later than 2 ‘‘(3) purchase materials to be used exclu- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Helping years after the date of enactment of the sively to provide such training; and Emergency Responders Overcome Act’’ or Helping Emergency Responders Overcome ‘‘(4) disseminate such information and ma- the ‘‘HERO Act’’. Act, and biannually thereafter, the Sec- terials as are necessary to conduct the pro- SEC. 2. DATA SYSTEM TO CAPTURE NATIONAL retary shall submit a report to the Congress gram. PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER SUICIDE ‘‘(c) DEFINITION.—In this section: INCIDENCE. on the suicide incidence among public safety ‘‘(1) The term ‘eligible entity’ means a The Public Health Service Act is amended officers. Each such report shall— nonprofit organization with expertise and ex- by inserting before section 318 of such Act (42 ‘‘(A) include the number and rate of such perience with respect to the health and life U.S.C. 247c) the following: suicide incidence, disaggregated by age, gen- der, and State of employment; safety of members of fire and emergency ‘‘SEC. 317V. DATA SYSTEM TO CAPTURE NA- medical services agencies. TIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER ‘‘(B) identify characteristics and contrib- SUICIDE INCIDENCE. uting circumstances for suicide among pub- ‘‘(2) The term ‘member’— ‘‘(A) with respect to an emergency medical ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in co- lic safety officers; ordination with the Director of the Centers ‘‘(C) disaggregate rates of suicide by— services agency, means an employee, regard- for Disease Control and Prevention and other ‘‘(i) occupation; less of rank or whether the employee re- agencies as the Secretary determines appro- ‘‘(ii) status as volunteer, paid-on-call, or ceives compensation (as defined in section priate, may— career; and 1204(7) of the Omnibus Crime Control and ‘‘(1) develop and maintain a data system, ‘‘(iii) status as active or retired; Safe Streets Act of 1968); and to be known as the Public Safety Officer Sui- ‘‘(D) include recommendations for further ‘‘(B) with respect to a fire department, cide Reporting System, for the purposes of— study regarding the suicide incidence among means any employee, regardless of rank or ‘‘(A) collecting data on the suicide inci- public safety officers; whether the employee receives compensa- dence among public safety officers; and ‘‘(E) specify in detail, if found, any obsta- tion, of a Federal, State, Tribal, or local fire ‘‘(B) facilitating the study of successful cles in collecting suicide rates for volunteers department who is responsible for responding interventions to reduce suicide among public and include recommended improvements to to calls for emergency service.’’. (b) TECHNICAL CORRECTION.—Effective as if safety officers; and overcome such obstacles; included in the enactment of the Children’s ‘‘(2) integrate such system into the Na- ‘‘(F) identify options for interventions to Health Act of 2000 (Public Law 106–310), the tional Violent Death Reporting System, so reduce suicide among public safety officers; amendment instruction in section 1603 of long as the Secretary determines such inte- and such Act is amended by striking ‘‘Part B of gration to be consistent with the purposes ‘‘(G) describe procedures to ensure the con- the Public Health Service Act’’ and inserting described in paragraph (1). fidentiality and anonymity of suicide vic- ‘‘Part B of title III of the Public Health ‘‘(b) DATA COLLECTION.—In collecting data tims and their families, as described in sub- Service Act’’. for the Public Safety Officer Suicide Report- section (d)(1). ing System, the Secretary shall, at a min- ‘‘(2) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—Upon the sub- SEC. 4. HEALTH CARE PROVIDER BEHAVIORAL imum, collect the following information: mission of each report to the Congress under HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS. Part B of title III of the Public Health ‘‘(1) The total number of suicides in the paragraph (1), the Secretary shall make the Service Act (42 U.S.C. 243 et seq.), as amend- United States among all public safety offi- full report publicly available on the website ed by section 3, is further amended by adding cers in a given calendar year. of the Centers for Disease Control and Pre- at the end the following: ‘‘(2) Suicide rates for public safety officers vention. in a given calendar year, disaggregated by— ‘‘(f) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term ‘‘SEC. 320D. HEALTH CARE PROVIDER BEHAV- ‘‘(A) age and gender of the public safety of- ‘public safety officer’ means— IORAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS PRO- GRAMS. ficer; ‘‘(1) a public safety officer as defined in ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may section 1204 of the Omnibus Crime Control ‘‘(B) State; award grants to eligible entities for the pur- and Safe Streets Act of 1968; or ‘‘(C) occupation; including both the indi- pose of establishing or enhancing behavioral ‘‘(2) a public safety telecommunicator as vidual’s role in their public safety agency health and wellness programs for health care described in detailed occupation 43–5031 in and their primary occupation in the case of providers. the Standard Occupational Classification volunteer public safety officers; ‘‘(b) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION.—A behavioral Manual of the Office of Management and ‘‘(D) where available, the status of the pub- health and wellness program funded under Budget (2018). lic safety officer as volunteer, paid-on-call, this section shall— or career; and ‘‘(g) PROHIBITED USE OF INFORMATION.— ‘‘(1) provide confidential support services ‘‘(E) status of the public safety officer as Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for health care providers to help handle active or retired. if an individual is identified as deceased stressful or traumatic patient-related ‘‘(c) CONSULTATION DURING DEVELOPMENT.— based on information contained in the Public events, including counseling services and In developing the Public Safety Officer Sui- Safety Officer Suicide Reporting System, wellness seminars; cide Reporting System, the Secretary shall such information may not be used to deny or ‘‘(2) provide training to health care pro- consult with non-Federal experts to deter- rescind life insurance payments or other ben- viders to serve as peer counselors to other mine the best means to collect data regard- efits to a survivor of the deceased indi- health care providers; ing suicide incidence in a safe, sensitive, vidual.’’. ‘‘(3) purchase materials to be used exclu- anonymous, and effective manner. Such non- SEC. 3. PEER-SUPPORT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH sively to provide such training; and Federal experts shall include, as appropriate, AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS WITHIN ‘‘(4) disseminate such information and ma- the following: FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND EMER- terials as are necessary to conduct such ‘‘(1) Public health experts with experience GENCY MEDICAL SERVICE AGEN- CIES. training and provide such peer counseling. in developing and maintaining suicide reg- ‘‘(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section, the term istries. (a) IN GENERAL.—Part B of title III of the ‘eligible entity’ means a hospital, including ‘‘(2) Organizations that track suicide Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 243 et a critical access hospital (as defined in sec- among public safety officers. seq.) is amended by adding at the end the fol- tion 1861(mm)(1) of the Social Security Act) ‘‘(3) Mental health experts with experience lowing: or a disproportionate share hospital (as de- in studying suicide and other profession-re- ‘‘SEC. 320C. PEER-SUPPORT BEHAVIORAL fined under section 1923(a)(1)(A) of such Act), lated traumatic stress. HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS a Federally-qualified health center (as de- ‘‘(4) Clinicians with experience in diag- WITHIN FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND fined in section 1905(1)(2)(B) of such Act), or EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE nosing and treating mental health issues. any other health care facility.’’. ‘‘(5) Active and retired volunteer, paid-on- AGENCIES. SEC. 5. DEVELOPMENT OF RESOURCES FOR EDU- ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may call, and career public safety officers. CATING MENTAL HEALTH PROFES- ‘‘(6) Relevant national police, and fire and award grants to eligible entities for the pur- SIONALS ABOUT TREATING FIRE emergency medical services, organizations. pose of establishing or enhancing peer-sup- FIGHTERS AND EMERGENCY MED- ‘‘(d) DATA PRIVACY AND SECURITY.—In de- port behavioral health and wellness pro- ICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL. veloping and maintaining the Public Safety grams within fire departments and emer- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator of the Officer Suicide Reporting System, the Sec- gency medical services agencies. United States Fire Administration, in con- retary shall ensure that all applicable Fed- ‘‘(b) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION.—A peer-sup- sultation with the Secretary of Health and eral privacy and security protections are fol- port behavioral health and wellness program Human Services, shall develop and make lowed to ensure that— funded under this section shall— publicly available resources that may be

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COMMUNICATIONS.—In conducting the na- fire departments and emergency medical (e) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term tional media campaign under subsection services agencies; ‘‘public safety officer’’ means— (a)(1), the Secretary may tailor culturally (2) the different stressors experienced by (1) a public safety officer as defined in sec- competent advertisements and other com- firefighters and emergency medical services tion 1204 of the Omnibus Crime Control and munications of the campaign across all personnel, supervisory firefighters and emer- Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10284); or available media for a target audience (such gency medical services personnel, and chief (2) a public safety telecommunicator as de- as a particular geographic location or demo- officers of fire departments and emergency scribed in detailed occupation 43–5031 in the graphic) across the lifespan. medical services agencies; Standard Occupational Classification Man- (2) TARGETING CERTAIN LOCAL AREAS.—The (3) challenges encountered by retired fire- ual of the Office of Management and Budget Secretary shall, to the maximum extent fighters and emergency medical services per- (2018). practicable, use amounts made available under subsection (f) for media that targets sonnel; and CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT SUICIDE ACT (4) evidence-based therapies for mental certain local areas or populations at dis- H.R. 2862 health issues common to firefighters and proportionate risk for suicide. emergency medical services personnel within Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (c) USE OF FUNDS.— such departments and agencies. resentatives of the United States of America in (1) REQUIRED USES.— (b) CONSULTATION.—In developing resources Congress assembled, (A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall, if under subsection (a), the Administrator of SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. reasonably feasible with the funds made available under subsection (f), carry out the the United States Fire Administration and This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Campaign to following, with respect to the national media the Secretary of Health and Human Services Prevent Suicide Act’’. campaign: shall consult with national fire and emer- SEC. 2. NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFE- gency medical services organizations. (i) Testing and evaluation of advertising. LINE. (ii) Evaluation of the effectiveness of the (c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: Section 520E–3(b)(2) of the Public Health (1) The term ‘‘firefighter’’ means any em- national media campaign. Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–36c(b)(2)) is (iii) Operational and management ex- ployee, regardless of rank or whether the amended by inserting after ‘‘suicide preven- employee receives compensation, of a Fed- penses. tion hotline’’ the following: ‘‘, under the uni- (iv) The creation of an educational toolkit eral, State, Tribal, or local fire department versal telephone number designated under who is responsible for responding to calls for for television and social media platforms to Section 251(e)(4) of the Communications Act use in discussing suicide and raising aware- emergency service. of 1934,’’. (2) The term ‘‘emergency medical services ness about how to prevent suicide. SEC. 3. NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION MEDIA (B) SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.— personnel’’ means any employee, regardless CAMPAIGN. of rank or whether the employee receives (i) TESTING AND EVALUATION OF ADVER- (a) NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION MEDIA TISING.—In testing and evaluating adver- compensation, as defined in section 1204(7) of CAMPAIGN.— tising under subparagraph (A)(i), the Sec- the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than the date retary shall test all advertisements after use Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10284(7)). that is three years after the date of the en- in the national media campaign to evaluate (3) The term ‘‘chief officer’’ means any in- actment of this Act, the Secretary of Health the extent to which such advertisements dividual who is responsible for the overall and Human Services (referred to in this sec- have been effective in carrying out the pur- operation of a fire department or an emer- tion as the ‘‘Secretary’’), in consultation poses of the national media campaign. gency medical services agency, irrespective with the Assistant Secretary for Mental (ii) EVALUATION OF EFFECTIVENESS OF NA- of whether such individual also serves as a Health and Substance Use (referred to in this TIONAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN.—In evaluating the firefighter or emergency medical services section as the ‘‘Assistant Secretary’’) and effectiveness of the national media campaign personnel. the Director of the Centers for Disease Con- under subparagraph (A)(ii), the Secretary SEC. 6. BEST PRACTICES AND OTHER RE- trol and Prevention (referred to in this sec- SOURCES FOR ADDRESSING shall take into account— POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER tion as the ‘‘Director’’), shall conduct a na- (I) the number of unique calls that are IN PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS. tional suicide prevention media campaign made to the suicide prevention hotline main- (a) DEVELOPMENT; UPDATES.—The Sec- (referred to in this section as the ‘‘national tained under section 520E–3 of the Public retary of Health and Human Services shall— media campaign’’), in accordance with the Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–36c) and (1) develop and assemble evidence-based requirements of this section, for purposes assess whether there are any State and re- best practices and other resources to iden- of— gional variations with respect to the capac- tify, prevent, and treat posttraumatic stress (A) preventing suicide in the United ity to answer such calls; disorder and co-occurring disorders in public States; (II) the number of unique encounters with safety officers; and (B) educating families, friends, and com- suicide prevention and support resources of (2) reassess and update, as the Secretary munities on how to address suicide and suici- the Centers for Disease Control and Preven- determines necessary, such best practices dal thoughts, including when to encourage tion and the Substance Abuse and Mental and resources, including based upon the op- individuals with suicidal risk to seek help; Health Services Administration and assess tions for interventions to reduce suicide and engagement with such suicide prevention among public safety officers identified in the (C) increasing awareness of suicide preven- and support resources; annual reports required by section tion resources of the Centers for Disease (III) whether the national media campaign 317W(e)(1)(F) of the Public Health Service Control and Prevention and the Substance has contributed to increased awareness that Act, as added by section 2 of this Act. Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis- suicidal individuals should be engaged, rath- (b) CONSULTATION.—In developing, assem- tration (including the suicide prevention er than ignored; and bling, and updating the best practices and re- hotline maintained under section 520E–3 of (IV) such other measures of evaluation as sources under subsection (a), the Secretary the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. the Secretary determines are appropriate. of Health and Human Services shall consult 290bb–36c)), any suicide prevention mobile (2) OPTIONAL USES.—The Secretary may use with, at a minimum, the following: application of the Centers for Disease Con- amounts made available under subsection (f) (1) Public health experts. trol and Prevention or the Substance Abuse for the following, with respect to the na- (2) Mental health experts with experience Mental Health Services Administration, and tional media campaign: in studying suicide and other profession-re- other support resources determined appro- (A) Partnerships with professional and lated traumatic stress. priate by the Secretary. civic groups, community-based organiza- (3) Clinicians with experience in diag- (2) ADDITIONAL CONSULTATION.—In addition tions, including faith-based organizations, nosing and treating mental health issues. to consulting with the Assistant Secretary and Government or Tribal organizations that (4) Relevant national police, fire, and and the Director under this section, the Sec- the Secretary determines have experience in emergency medical services organizations. retary shall consult with, as appropriate, suicide prevention, including the Substance (c) AVAILABILITY.—The Secretary of Health State, local, Tribal, and territorial health Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis- and Human Services shall make the best departments, primary health care providers, tration and the Centers for Disease Control practices and resources under subsection (a) hospitals with emergency departments, men- and Prevention. available to Federal, State, and local fire, tal and behavioral health services providers, (B) Entertainment industry outreach, law enforcement, and emergency medical crisis response services providers, first re- interactive outreach, media projects and ac- services agencies. sponders, suicide prevention and mental tivities, public information, news media out- (d) FEDERAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT health professionals, patient advocacy reach, outreach through television programs, PROGRAMS.—The Secretary of Health and groups, survivors of suicide attempts, and and corporate sponsorship and participation. Human Services shall work with Federal de- representatives of television and social (d) PROHIBITIONS.—None of the amounts partments and agencies, including the media platforms in planning the national made available under subsection (f) may be

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GRANTS TO PROVIDE SELF-HARM AND ber of calls made to lifeline crisis centers propriate mechanisms determined by the SUICIDE PREVENTION SERVICES. and the capacity of such centers to manage Secretary in consultation with Indian Part B of title V of the Public Health Serv- such calls; Tribes; or ice Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa et seq.) is amended (2) steps taken to ensure that the national ‘‘(3) located in a State with a high rate of by adding at the end the following: media campaign operates in an effective and coverage of statewide (or Tribal) emergency ‘‘SEC. 520N. GRANTS TO PROVIDE SELF-HARM efficient manner consistent with the overall department visits, as determined by the Di- AND SUICIDE PREVENTION SERV- ICES. strategy and focus of the national media rector of the Centers for Disease Control and campaign; ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Health Prevention. and Human Services shall award grants to (3) plans to purchase advertising time and ‘‘(e) GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION.—In making hospital emergency departments to provide space; grants under this section, the Secretary self-harm and suicide prevention services. (4) policies and practices implemented to shall make an effort to ensure geographic ‘‘(b) ACTIVITIES SUPPORTED.— ensure that Federal funds are used respon- distribution, taking into account the unique ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A hospital emergency de- sibly to purchase advertising time and space needs of rural communities, including— partment awarded a grant under subsection and eliminate the potential for waste, fraud, ‘‘(1) communities with an incidence of indi- (a) shall use amounts under the grant to im- and abuse; and viduals with serious mental illness, dem- plement a program or protocol to better pre- (5) all contracts entered into with a cor- onstrated suicidal ideation or behavior, or vent suicide attempts among hospital pa- poration, a partnership, or an individual suicide rates that are above the national av- tients after discharge, which may include— working on behalf of the national media erage, as determined by the Assistant Sec- ‘‘(A) screening patients for self-harm and campaign. retary for Mental Health and Substance Use; suicide in accordance with the standards of (f) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— ‘‘(2) communities with a shortage of pre- practice described in subsection (e)(1) and For purposes of carrying out this section, vention and treatment services, as deter- standards of care established by appropriate there is authorized to be appropriated mined by the Assistant Secretary for Mental medical and advocacy organizations; $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 Health and Substance Use and the Adminis- ‘‘(B) providing patients short-term self- through 2026. trator of the Health Resources and Services harm and suicide prevention services in ac- SUICIDE PREVENTION ACT Administration; and cordance with the results of the screenings H.R. 2955 ‘‘(3) other appropriate community-level described in subparagraph (A); and Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- factors and social determinants of health ‘‘(C) referring patients, as appropriate, to a resentatives of the United States of America in such as income, employment, and education. health care facility or provider for purposes Congress assembled, ‘‘(f) PERIOD OF PARTICIPATION.—To be se- of receiving long-term self-harm and suicide SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. lected as a grant recipient under this sec- prevention services, and providing any addi- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Suicide Pre- tion, a State, local, Tribal, or territorial tional follow up services and care identified vention Act’’. public health department shall agree to par- as appropriate as a result of the screenings SEC. 2. SYNDROMIC SURVEILLANCE OF SELF- ticipate in the program for a period of not and short-term self-harm and suicide preven- HARM BEHAVIORS PROGRAM. less than 4 years. tion services described in subparagraphs (A) Title III of the Public Health Service Act ‘‘(g) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—The Sec- and (B). is amended by inserting after section 317U of retary shall provide technical assistance and ‘‘(2) USE OF FUNDS TO HIRE AND TRAIN such Act (42 U.S.C. 247b–23) the following: training to grantees for collecting and shar- STAFF.—Amounts awarded under subsection ‘‘SEC. 317V. SYNDROMIC SURVEILLANCE OF SELF- ing the data under subsection (b). (a) may be used to hire clinical social work- HARM BEHAVIORS PROGRAM. ‘‘(h) DATA SHARING BY HHS.—Subject to ers, mental and behavioral health care pro- ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall subsection (b), the Secretary shall, with re- fessionals, and support staff as appropriate, award grants to State, local, Tribal, and ter- spect to data on self-harm that is collected and to train existing staff and newly hired ritorial public health departments for the ex- pursuant to this section, share and integrate staff to carry out the activities described in pansion of surveillance of self-harm. such data through— paragraph (1). ‘‘(b) DATA SHARING BY GRANTEES.—As a ‘‘(1) the National Syndromic Surveillance ‘‘(c) GRANT TERMS.—A grant awarded condition of receipt of such grant under sub- Program’s Early Notification of Community under subsection (a)— section (a), each grantee shall agree to share Epidemics (ESSENCE) platform (or any suc- ‘‘(1) shall be for a period of 3 years; and with the Centers for Disease Control and cessor platform); ‘‘(2) may be renewed subject to the require- Prevention in real time, to the extent fea- ‘‘(2) the National Violent Death Reporting ments of this section. sible and as specified in the grant agreement, System, as appropriate; or ‘‘(d) APPLICATIONS.—A hospital emergency data on suicides and self-harm for purposes ‘‘(3) another appropriate surveillance pro- department seeking a grant under subsection of— gram, including such a program that collects (a) shall submit an application to the Sec- ‘‘(1) tracking and monitoring self-harm to data on suicides and self-harm among special retary at such time, in such manner, and ac- inform response activities to suicide clus- populations, such as members of the military companied by such information as the Sec- ters; and veterans. retary may require. ‘‘(2) informing prevention programming for ‘‘(i) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION REGARDING AP- ‘‘(e) STANDARDS OF PRACTICE.— identified at-risk populations; and PLICABILITY OF PRIVACY PROTECTIONS.—Noth- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days ‘‘(3) conducting or supporting research. ing in this section shall be construed to limit after the date of the enactment of this sec- ‘‘(c) DISAGGREGATION OF DATA.—The Sec- or alter the application of Federal or State tion, the Secretary shall develop standards retary shall provide for the data collected law relating to the privacy of information to of practice for screening patients for self- through surveillance of self-harm under sub- data or information that is collected or cre- harm and suicide for purposes of carrying section (b) to be disaggregated by the fol- ated under this section. out subsection (b)(1)(C). lowing categories: ‘‘(j) REPORT.— ‘‘(2) CONSULTATION.—The Secretary shall ‘‘(1) Nonfatal self-harm data of any intent. ‘‘(1) SUBMISSION.—Not later than 3 years develop the standards of practice described ‘‘(2) Data on suicidal ideation. after the date of enactment of this Act, the in paragraph (1) in consultation with individ- ‘‘(3) Data on self-harm where there is no Secretary shall evaluate the suicide and self- uals and entities with expertise in self-harm evidence, whether implicit or explicit, of sui- harm syndromic surveillance systems at the and suicide prevention, including public, pri- cidal intent. Federal, State, and local levels and submit a vate, and non-profit entities.

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‘‘(f) REPORTING.— call centers, is answered in a timely manner the Congress a report on the pilot program. ‘‘(1) REPORTS TO THE SECRETARY.— by a person, consistent with the guidance es- With respect to each platform of commu- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—A hospital emergency tablished by the American Association of nication employed pursuant to the pilot pro- department awarded a grant under sub- Suicidology or other guidance determined by gram, the report shall include— section (a) shall, at least quarterly for the the Secretary to be appropriate. (1) a full description of the program; duration of the grant, submit to the Sec- ‘‘(C) Guidelines for crisis centers and (2) the number of individuals served by the retary a report evaluating the activities sup- backup centers to implement evidence-based program; ported by the grant. practices including with respect to followup (3) the average wait time for each indi- ‘‘(B) MATTERS TO BE INCLUDED.—The report and referral to other health and social serv- vidual to receive a response; required under subparagraph (A) shall in- ices resources. (4) the cost of the program, including the clude— ‘‘(D) Guidelines to ensure that resources cost per individual served; and ‘‘(i) the number of patients receiving— are available and distributed to individuals (5) any other information the Secretary de- ‘‘(I) screenings carried out at the hospital using the hotline who are not personally in termines appropriate. emergency department; a time of crisis but know of someone who is. SEC. 4. HHS STUDY AND REPORT. ‘‘(II) short-term self-harm and suicide pre- ‘‘(E) Guidelines to carry out periodic test- Not later than 24 months after the Sec- vention services at the hospital emergency ing of the hotline, including at crisis centers retary of Health and Human Services begins department; and and backup centers, during each fiscal year implementation of the plan required by sec- ‘‘(III) referrals to health care facilities for to identify and correct any problems in a tion 520E–3(c) of the Public Health Service the purposes of receiving long-term self- timely manner. Act, as added by section 2(a)(2) of this Act, harm and suicide prevention; ‘‘(F) Guidelines to operate in consultation the Secretary shall— ‘‘(ii) information on the adherence of the with the State department of health, local (1) complete a study on— hospital emergency department to the stand- governments, Indian tribes, and tribal orga- (A) the implementation of such plan, in- ards of practice described in subsection (f)(1); nizations. cluding the progress towards meeting the ob- and ‘‘(3) INITIAL PLAN; UPDATES.—The Secretary jectives identified pursuant to paragraph ‘‘(iii) other information as the Secretary shall— (2)(A)(i) of such section 520E–3(c) by the determines appropriate to evaluate the use ‘‘(A) not later than 6 months after the date timeframes identified pursuant to paragraph of grant funds. of enactment of the Suicide Prevention Life- (2)(A)(ii) of such section 520E–3(c); and ‘‘(2) REPORTS TO CONGRESS.—Not later than line Improvement Act of 2021, complete de- (B) in consultation with the Director of the 2 years after the date of the enactment of velopment of the initial version of the plan Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Suicide Prevention Act, and biennially required by paragraph (1), begin implementa- options to expand data gathering from calls thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the tion of such plan, and make such plan pub- to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline in order Committee on Health, Education, Labor and licly available; and to better track aspects of usage such as re- Pensions of the Senate and the Committee ‘‘(B) periodically thereafter, update such peat calls, consistent with applicable Fed- on Energy and Commerce of the House of plan and make the updated plan publicly eral and State privacy laws; and Representatives a report on the grant pro- available.’’. (2) submit a report to the Congress on the gram under this section, including— (b) TRANSMISSION OF DATA TO CDC.—Sec- results of such study, including rec- ‘‘(A) a summary of reports received by the tion 520E–3 of the Public Health Service Act ommendations on whether additional legisla- Secretary under paragraph (1); and (42 U.S.C. 290bb–36c) is amended by inserting tion or appropriations are needed. after subsection (c) of such section, as added ‘‘(B) an evaluation of the program by the SEC. 5. GAO STUDY AND REPORT. by subsection (a) of this section, the fol- Secretary. (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 24 months lowing: ‘‘(g) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— after the Secretary of Health and Human To carry out this section, there are author- ‘‘(d) TRANSMISSION OF DATA TO CDC.—The Secretary shall formalize and strengthen Services begins implementation of the plan ized to be appropriated $30,000,000 for each of required by section 520E–3(c) of the Public fiscal years 2022 through 2026.’’. agreements between the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline program and the Centers Health Service Act, as added by section SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE IMPROVEMENT for Disease Control and Prevention to trans- 2(a)(2) of this Act, the Comptroller General ACT OF 2021 mit any necessary epidemiological data from of the United States shall— H.R. 2981 the program to the Centers, including local (1) complete a study on the Suicide Preven- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- call center data, to assist the Centers in sui- tion Lifeline; and resentatives of the United States of America in cide prevention efforts.’’. (2) submit a report to the Congress on the Congress assembled, (c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— results of such study. (b) ISSUES TO BE STUDIED.—The study re- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Subsection (e) of section 520E–3 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–36c) is quired by subsection (a) shall address— This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Suicide Pre- amended to read as follows: (1) the feasibility of geolocating callers to vention Lifeline Improvement Act of 2021’’. ‘‘(e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— direct calls to the nearest crisis center; SEC. 2. SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—To carry out this sec- (2) operation shortcomings of the Suicide (a) PLAN.—Section 520E–3 of the Public tion, there are authorized to be appropriated Prevention Lifeline; Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–36c) is $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 (3) geographic coverage of each crisis call amended— through 2024. center; (1) by redesignating subsection (c) as sub- ‘‘(2) ALLOCATION.—Of the amount author- (4) the call answer rate of each crisis call section (e); and ized to be appropriated by paragraph (1) for center; (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the fol- each of fiscal years 2022 through 2024, at least (5) the call wait time of each crisis call lowing: 80 percent shall be made available to crisis center; ‘‘(c) PLAN.— centers.’’. (6) the hours of operation of each crisis call ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of main- SEC. 3. PILOT PROGRAM ON INNOVATIVE TECH- center; taining the suicide prevention hotline under NOLOGIES. (7) funding avenues of each crisis call cen- subsection (b)(2), the Secretary shall develop (a) PILOT PROGRAM.— ter; and implement a plan to ensure the provi- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Health (8) the implementation of the plan under sion of high-quality service. and Human Services, acting through the As- section 520E–3(c) of the Public Health Serv- ‘‘(2) CONTENTS.—The plan required by para- sistant Secretary for Mental Health and Sub- ice Act, as added by section 2(a) of this Act, graph (1) shall include the following: stance Use, shall carry out a pilot program including the progress towards meeting the ‘‘(A) Quality assurance provisions, includ- to research, analyze, and employ various objectives identified pursuant to paragraph ing— technologies and platforms of communica- (2)(A)(i) of such section 520E–3(c) by the ‘‘(i) clearly defined and measurable per- tion (including social media platforms, timeframes identified pursuant to paragraph formance indicators and objectives to im- texting platforms, and email platforms) for (2)(A)(ii) of such section 520E–3(c); and prove the responsiveness and performance of suicide prevention in addition to the tele- (9) service to individuals requesting a for- the hotline, including at backup call centers; phone and online chat service provided by eign language speaker, including— and the Suicide Prevention Lifeline. (A) the number of calls or chats the Life- ‘‘(ii) quantifiable timeframes to track the (2) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—To line receives from individuals speaking a for- progress of the hotline in meeting such per- carry out paragraph (1), there is authorized eign language; formance indicators and objectives. to be appropriated $5,000,000 for the period of (B) the capacity of the Lifeline to handle ‘‘(B) Standards that crisis centers and fiscal years 2022 and 2023. these calls or chats; and backup centers must meet— (b) REPORT.—Not later than 24 months (C) the number of crisis centers with the ‘‘(i) to participate in the network under after the date on which the pilot program capacity to serve foreign language speakers, subsection (b)(1); and under subsection (a) commences, the Sec- in house. ‘‘(ii) to ensure that each telephone call, on- retary of Health and Human Services, acting (c) RECOMMENDATIONS.—The report re- line chat message, and other communication through the Assistant Secretary for Mental quired by subsection (a) shall include rec- received by the hotline, including at backup Health and Substance Use, shall submit to ommendations for improving the Suicide

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:51 May 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12MY7.047 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H2246 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 12, 2021 Prevention Lifeline, including recommenda- Kind Murphy (NC) Smith (NE) So (two-thirds being in the affirma- tions for legislative and administrative ac- Kinzinger Nadler Smith (WA) tive) the rules were suspended and the tions. Kirkpatrick Napolitano Smucker Krishnamoorthi Neal Soto bills were passed. SEC. 6. DEFINITION. Kuster Neguse Spanberger The result of the vote was announced In this Act, the term ‘‘Suicide Prevention Kustoff Nehls Spartz as above recorded. LaHood Newhouse Lifeline’’ means the suicide prevention hot- Speier A motion to reconsider was laid on line maintained pursuant to section 520E–3 of Lamb Newman Stanton the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. Langevin Norcross Stauber the table. Larsen (WA) Nunes Steel MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE 290bb–36c). Larson (CT) O’Halleran Stefanik The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Latta Obernolte RESOLUTION 8, 117TH CONGRESS Steil LaTurner Ocasio-Cortez Allred (Stevens) Lawson (FL) Owens (Stewart) ant to House Resolution 380, the order- Stevens Lawrence Omar Ca´ rdenas (Evans) Payne (Pallone) ing of the yeas and nays on postponed Stewart Lawson (FL) Owens (Gallego) Lieu (Beyer) Porter (Wexton) Stivers motions to suspend the rules with re- Lee (CA) Pallone Crenshaw Lofgren (Jeffries) Ruiz (Aguilar) Strickland spect to such measures is vacated to Lee (NV) Panetta (Pfluger) Lowenthal Ruppersberger Swalwell Leger Fernandez Pappas Eshoo (Beyer) (Raskin) the end that all such motions are con- Takano Letlow Pascrell (Thompson McEachin Rush sidered as withdrawn. Tenney Levin (CA) Payne (CA)) (Wexton) (Underwood) The question is on the motion offered Levin (MI) Perlmutter Thompson (CA) Fallon (Joyce Meng (Clark Sewell (DelBene) Lieu Peters Thompson (MS) (OH)) (MA)) by the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Strickland Lofgren Phillips Thompson (PA) Grijalva (Garcı´a Mfume OYER (DelBene) H ) that the House suspend the Long Pingree Timmons (IL)) (Connolly) rules and pass the bills. Lowenthal Pocan Titus Johnson (TX) Moore (WI) Torres (CA) ´ The question was taken. Lucas Porter Tlaib (Jeffries) (Beyer) (Barragan) Wilson (FL) The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Luetkemeyer Pressley Tonko Kirkpatrick Napolitano Luria Price (NC) Torres (CA) (Stanton) (Correa) (Hayes) opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Lynch Quigley Torres (NY) in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Mace Raskin Trahan f Mr. MOONEY. Mr. Speaker, on that I Malinowski Reed Trone HONORING CORPORAL KEITH demand the yeas and nays. Malliotakis Reschenthaler Turner Maloney, Rice (NY) Underwood HEACOOK OF THE DELMAR PO- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Carolyn B. Rodgers (WA) Upton LICE DEPARTMENT ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution Maloney, Sean Rogers (KY) Valadao 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Manning Ross Van Drew (Mr. HARRIS asked and was given Mast Roybal-Allard Van Duyne permission to address the House for 1 The vote was taken by electronic de- Matsui Ruiz Vargas minute and to revise and extend his re- vice, and there were—yeas 349, nays 74, McBath Ruppersberger Veasey not voting 7, as follows: McCarthy Rush Vela marks.) McCaul Rutherford Vela´ zquez Mr. HARRIS. Mr. Speaker, today I [Roll No. 137] McClain Ryan Wagner McCollum Salazar rise to honor the life and sacrifice of YEAS—349 Walberg McEachin Sa´ nchez Corporal Keith Heacook, a police offi- Walorski Adams Clarke (NY) Garcia (TX) McGovern Sarbanes cer whose funeral I attended on Mon- Aguilar Cleaver Gibbs Waltz McHenry Scalise day. He was tragically killed in a vio- Allred Clyburn Gimenez McKinley Scanlon Wasserman Amodei Cohen Gomez McNerney Schakowsky Schultz lent assault while responding to an Armstrong Cole Gonzales, Tony Meeks Schiff Waters early morning domestic disturbance Watson Coleman Auchincloss Comer Gonzalez (OH) Meijer Schneider call. As a member of the Delmar Police Axne Connolly Gonzalez, Meng Schrader Welch Bacon Cooper Vicente Meuser Schrier Wenstrup Department, a police force that strad- Baird Correa Gottheimer Mfume Schweikert Westerman dles the Maryland-Delaware border, Balderson Costa Granger Miller (WV) Scott (VA) Wexton Corporal Heacook honorably and self- Barr Courtney Graves (LA) Wild Miller-Meeks Scott, Austin lessly served not just my district, but Barraga´ n Craig Graves (MO) Moolenaar Scott, David Williams (GA) Bass Crenshaw Green, Al (TX) Mooney Sessions Wilson (FL) also the constituents of southern Dela- Beatty Crist Griffith Moore (UT) Sewell Wilson (SC) ware. Bentz Crow Grijalva Moore (WI) Sherman Wittman Mr. Speaker, it was appropriate that Bera Cuellar Guthrie Morelle Simpson Womack Bergman Curtis Hagedorn Moulton Sires Yarmuth a man who laid down his life in service Beyer Davids (KS) Harder (CA) Mrvan Slotkin Young to his community was given such a fit- Bice (OK) Davis, Danny K. Hartzler Mullin Smith (MO) Zeldin ting funeral with over 1,000 law en- Bilirakis Davis, Rodney Hayes Bishop (GA) Dean Herrera Beutler NAYS—74 forcement officers paying their final Blumenauer DeFazio Higgins (NY) Aderholt Foxx Loudermilk respects. Blunt Rochester DeGette Hill Allen Fulcher Mann Coincidentally, this week, we honor Bonamici DeLauro Himes Arrington Gaetz Massie Bost DelBene Hinson the courage and sacrifice of all our men Babin Gohmert McClintock Bourdeaux Delgado Hollingsworth and women in blue nationwide—men Banks Good (VA) Miller (IL) Bowman Demings Horsford Biggs Gooden (TX) Moore (AL) and women who literally put their lives Boyle, Brendan DeSaulnier Houlahan Bishop (NC) Gosar on the line every day so that we can F. Deutch Hoyer Norman Boebert Green (TN) Palazzo live safely in our homes and in our Brady Diaz-Balart Hudson Brooks Greene (GA) Brown Dingell Huffman Palmer communities. Corporal Heacook leaves Buck Grothman Pence Brownley Doggett Issa Budd Guest Perry behind a widow and a young son. Buchanan Doyle, Michael Jackson Lee Burchett Harris Pfluger Mr. Speaker, I ask everyone to join Bucshon F. Jacobs (CA) Cammack Harshbarger Posey Burgess Escobar Jacobs (NY) Carter (TX) Hern me in praying for his family during Bush Eshoo Jayapal Cline Herrell Rice (SC) this challenging time and for all the Bustos Espaillat Jeffries Cloud Hice (GA) Rogers (AL) families of all the brave men and Butterfield Evans Johnson (GA) Rose Clyde Higgins (LA) women who have laid down their lives Calvert Feenstra Johnson (OH) Crawford Huizenga Rosendale Carbajal Ferguson Johnson (SD) Davidson Jackson Rouzer to protect us. Ca´ rdenas Fischbach Johnson (TX) DesJarlais Johnson (LA) Roy Carl Fitzgerald Jones Donalds Jordan Steube f Carson Fitzpatrick Joyce (OH) Duncan Kelly (MS) Taylor Carter (GA) Fleischmann Joyce (PA) Emmer LaMalfa Tiffany HONORING OUR HEROES— Carter (LA) Fletcher Kahele Estes Lamborn Weber (TX) NATIONAL POLICE WEEK Cartwright Fortenberry Kaptur Fallon Lesko Williams (TX) Case Foster Katko (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was Casten Frankel, Lois Keating NOT VOTING—7 given permission to address the House Castor (FL) Franklin, C. Keller Dunn Sherrill Webster (FL) Castro (TX) Scott Kelly (IL) for 1 minute and to revise and extend Golden Smith (NJ) her remarks.) Cawthorn Gallagher Kelly (PA) Murphy (FL) Suozzi Chabot Gallego Khanna Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, Cheney Garamendi Kildee b 1657 who are we if we cannot honor and cel- Chu Garbarino Kilmer Cicilline Garcia (CA) Kim (CA) Mr. BANKS changed his vote from ebrate those who have given their ulti- Clark (MA) Garcı´a (IL) Kim (NJ) ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ mate in the National Police Week?

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:51 May 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12MY7.049 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE May 12, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2247 I want to say to my hometown law Sergeant Raymond Scholwinski of the Har- delibly etched in the memories of every law enforcement that we mourn Jason Mi- ris County Sheriff’s Office, whose watch ended enforcement officer who was on the scene, as chael Knox, Harold Lloyd Preston, May 6, 2020; and it is in the minds of the Senators, Representa- Lemuel Bruce, and Mark C. Brown. Senior Officer Ernest Leal of the Houston tives, congressional and support staff, and We mourn Christopher Brown, and we Police Department, whose watch ended on members of the media corps who were forced mourn Johnny Ramos Sanchez. We November 27, 2020. to seek safety behind locked doors. mourn Juan Menchaca, we mourn Ray- The National Law Enforcement Officers Me- Mr. Speaker, I am proud to represent the mond Scholwinski, and we mourn Er- morial is the Nation’s monument to law en- people of the 18th Congressional District of nest Leal. forcement officers who have died in the line of Texas in paying tribute to the 295 fallen he- We thank them. They are our family duty. roes who will be joining the 22,611 gallant members, our brothers and sisters. We Dedicated on October 15, 1991, the Memo- men and women who gave the last full meas- honor them and express our apprecia- rial honors federal, state and local law en- ure of devotion to the communities they took tion for their laying down their lives to forcement officers who have made the ulti- an oath to protect and serve. save children and to take families out mate sacrifice for the safety and protection of Mr. Speaker, I ask for a moment of silence of burning buildings. our nation and its people. in memory of the 295 officers whose names We acknowledge Houston law en- Carved on its walls are the names of 22,611 will be added to the National Law Enforcement forcement officers who are now memo- officers who have been killed in the line of Officers Memorial. rialized on the wall of honor, which I duty throughout U.S. history, dating back to HOUSTON LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS intend to introduce into this body’s the first known death in 1791. MEMORIALIZED ON THE WALL OF HONOR RECORD. Added to the Wall this year will be the 1. TIMOTHY SCOTT ABERNETHY, End of Then I want to acknowledge the leg- names of 295 police officers killed in the line Watch: December 7, 2008, Houston, Texas, islation that I hope my colleagues will of duty in 2020. P.D. sign, and that is, to honor those who 2020 was one of the deadliest years for law 2. CHARLES H BAKER, End of Watch: Au- stood tall and fought for us on January enforcement officers in history. gust 16, 1979, Houston, Texas, P.D. 3. JOHNNY TERRELL BAMSCH, End of 6. This resolution will tell us their Mr. Speaker, enshrined on the Memorial Watch: January 30, 1975, Houston, Texas, story, and that is why I stand today to Wall of Honor also are the names of 2,052 P.D. tell the story of those who have sac- fallen peace officers from the state of Texas, 4. CLAUDE R BECK, End of Watch: Decem- rificed for us in this week. They are the most of any state, including 116 members ber 10, 1971, Houston, Texas, P.D. our family. We honor them, and we of the Houston Police Department who gave 5. JACK B BEETS, End of Watch: March 30, mourn them. their lives to keep their city safe. 1955, Houston, Texas, P.D. Mr. Speaker, today there are more than 6. TROY A BLANDO, End of Watch: May Mr. Speaker, as a member of the Law En- 19, 1999, Houston, Texas, P.D. forcement Caucus and the Chair of the Judici- 800,000 law enforcement personnel serving 7. JAMES CHARLES BOSWELL, End of ary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and the people of our country, the highest amount Watch: December 9, 1989, Houston, Texas, Homeland Security, I know well the service ever. P.D. and sacrifice of our neighbors in law enforce- About 12 percent of them are female. 8. C E BRANON, End of Watch: March 20, ment, both in my hometown of Houston, These brave men and women risk their lives 1959, Houston, Texas, P.D. Texas and here in the Capitol. to keep the peace and keep us safe but they 9. JOHN M CAIN, End of Watch: August 3, are too often taken by the violence they are 1911, Houston, Texas, P.D. I would like to take this minute to honor 10. RICHARD H CALHOUN, End of Watch: those fallen heroes in the City of Houston over working to prevent. October 10, 1975, Houston Texas Police De- the last year, and would like to reiterate our Every 58 hours, a law enforcement officer is partment. support for our polices officers across the na- killed somewhere in the United States. 11. DIONICIO M CAMACHO, End of Watch: tion and here at the capitol for their duty and There are also 58,627 assaults against our October 23, 2009, Harris County, Texas, S.O. sacrifice in the defense of ourselves and our law officers each year, resulting in 16,667 inju- 12. HENRY CANALES, End of Watch: June communities. ries. 23, 2009, Houston, Texas, P.D. It is altogether fitting and proper that we do Mr. Speaker, on January 6, 2021, the then- 13. FRANK MANUEL CANTU JR, End of Watch: March 25, 2004, Houston, Texas, P.D. this. President of the United States encouraged his 14. E C CHAVEZ, End of Watch: September Among those fallen Texans are: followers to ‘‘fight like hell’’ to disrupt and de- 17, 1925, Houston, Texas, P.D. Sergeant Harold Lloyd Preston of the Hous- rail the constitutionally required Joint Meeting 15. CHARLES ROY CLARK, End of Watch: ton Police Department with 41 years on the of Congress to open, count, and publicly con- April 3, 2003, Houston, Texas, P.D. force whose watch ended on October 20, firm the vote tally of the Presidential electors 16. CHARLES ROBERT COATES II, End of 2020, when he was fired upon while respond- and announce the persons who had been Watch: February 23, 1983, Houston, Texas, ing to a call for assistance involving a domes- elected President and Vice President of the P.D. 17. PETE CORRALES, End of Watch: Janu- tic disturbance. United States. ary 25, 1925, Houston, Texas, P.D. Officer Jason Michael Knox of the Houston What followed was thousands of domestic 18. RUFUS E DANIELS, End of Watch: Au- Police Department, whose watch ended on terrorists, insurrectionists, and rioters charging gust 23, 1917, Houston, Texas, P.D. May 2, 2020, when his aircraft experienced the Capitol Building, the bastion of American 19. JOHNNIE DAVIDSON, End of Watch: operation control issues and crashed into an democracy, with metal pipes, chemical irri- February 19, 1921, Houston, Texas, P.D. unoccupied building during a search mission. tants, and other weapons. 20. WORTH DAVIS, End of Watch: June 17, Investigator Lemuel Bruce of the Houston In their way the officers of the United States 1928, Houston, Texas, P.D. Capitol Police Department, the Metropolitan 21. KEITH ALAN DEES, End of Watch: Fire Marshal’s Office, whose watch ended on March 7, 2002, Houston, Texas, P.D. October 16, 2020, due to an ambush while Police Department of Washington, DC, and 22. REUBEN BECERRA DELEON JR, End conducting surveillance as part of an ongoing other uniformed law enforcement officers of Watch: October 26, 2005, Houston, Texas, arson investigation. stood their ground in defense of American de- P.D. And those officers who risked exposure to mocracy. 23. WILLIAM EDWIN DELEON, End of the COVID–19 pandemic in their tireless pur- There is no finer example of the selfless de- Watch: March 29, 1982, Houston, Texas, P.D. suit for justice and against violence, who con- votion to duty and love of country, than these 24. FLOYD T DELOACH JR, End of Watch: officers’ valiant, heroic, and courageous re- June 30, 1965, Houston, Texas, P.D. tracted the virus in the course of their duties, 25. GEORGE D EDWARDS, End of Watch: and who eventually succumbed to the deadly sponse to the assault on the Capitol Building. June 30, 1939, Houston, Texas, P.D. virus: At least 138 officers, 73 from the United 26. DAWN SUZANNE ERICKSON, End of Investigator Mark C. Brown of the Harris States Capitol Police Department, and 65 from Watch: December 24, 1995, Houston, Texas, County Constable’s Office, whose watch the Metropolitan Police Department of Wash- P.D. ended on July 26, 2020; ington DC, sustained injuries during the attack 27. J C ETHERIDGE, End of Watch: August Deputy Sheriff Johnny Tunches of the Harris on the Capitol Building, several of whom re- 23, 1924 Houston, Texas, P.D. County Sheriff’s Office, whose watch ended quired hospitalization. 28. JAMES E FENN, End of Watch: March 14, 1891, Houston, Texas, P.D. November 2, 2020; The seven hours between the urgent call for 29. E D FITZGERALD, End of Watch: Sep- Deputy Juan Menchaca, Jr. of the Harris help from the Capitol Police to the Metropoli- tember 30, 1930, Houston, Texas, P.D. County Sheriff’s Office, whose watch ended tan Police Department and the resumption of 30. C EDWARD FOLEY, End of Watch: June 13, 2020; work by both Houses of Congress will be in- March 10, 1860, Houston, Texas, P.D.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:51 May 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12MY7.093 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H2248 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 12, 2021 31. JOSEPH ROBERT FREE, End of Watch: 73. DAVE MURDOCK, End of Watch: June 114. HERMAN YOUNGST, End of Watch: October 18, 1912, Houston, Texas, P.D. 27, 1921, Houston, Texas, P.D. December 12, 1901, Houston, Texas, P.D. 32. GUY P GADDIS, End of Watch: January 74. WILLIAM E MURPHY, End of Watch: 115. JOE A ZAMARRON, 60–W: 2, End of 31, 1994, Houston, Texas, P.D. April 1, 1910 Houston, Texas, P.D. Watch: April 18, 1981, Houston, Texas, P.D. 33. JAMES T GAMBILL, End of Watch: De- 75. DAVID FRANKLIN NOEL, End of f cember 1, 1936, Houston, Texas, P.D. Watch: June 17, 1972, Houston, Texas, P.D. 34. FLORENTINO M GARCIA JR, End of 76. M E PALMER, End of Watch: March 24, NATIONAL POLICE WEEK Watch: November 10, 1989, Houston, Texas, 1938, Houston, Texas, P.D. P.D. 77. ISAAC PARSON, End of Watch: May 24, (Ms. HERRELL asked and was given 35. BEN EDDIE GERHART, End of Watch: 1914, Houston, Texas, P.D. permission to address the House for 1 June 26, 1968, Houston, Texas, P.D. 78. ROSS PATTON, End of Watch: August minute.) 36. G Q GONZALEZ, End of Watch: Feb- 23, 1917, Houston, Texas, P.D. Ms. HERRELL. Mr. Speaker, Federal, ruary 28, 1960, Houston, Texas, P.D. 79. STEPHEN ALBERT PEREZ, End of State, and local law enforcement offi- 37. CHARLES R GOUGENHEIM, End of Watch: August 27, 2017, Houston, Texas, P.D. cers put their lives on the line every Watch: April 30, 1955, Houston, Texas, P.D. 80. W B PHARES, End of Watch: September day to keep our communities safe. This 38. CARL GREENE, End of Watch: March 30, 1930, Houston, Texas, P.D. 14, 1928, Houston, Texas, P.D. 81. HERBERT N PLANER, End of Watch: Police Week, we want to thank the 39. LEON GRIGGS, End of Watch: January February 18, 1965, Houston, Texas, P.D. more than 800,000 sworn law enforce- 31, 1970, Houston, Texas, P.D. 82. IRA RANEY, End of Watch: August 23, ment officers for their service, and we 40. MARIA MICHELLE GROVES, End of 1917, Houston, Texas, P.D. want to thank their families. Watch: April 10, 1987, Houston, Texas, P.D. 83. WINSTON J RAWLINGS, End of Watch: During Police Week, we also remem- 41. GARY ALLEN GRYDER, End of Watch: March 29, 1982, Houston, Texas, P.D. ber the sacrifices made by law enforce- June 29, 2008, Houston, Texas, P.D. 84. JERRY LAWRENCE RILEY, End of ment officers. Since 1786, when the first 42. ANTONIO GUZMAN JF, End of Watch: Watch: June 18, 1974, Houston, Texas, P.D. police death was recorded in the U.S., January 9, 1973, Houston, Texas, P.D. 85. JOHN CHARLES RISLEY, End of 43. HOWARD B HAMMOND, End of Watch: Watch: October 23, 2000, Harris County, more than 22,000 officers have been August 18, 1946, Houston, Texas, P.D. Texas, S.O. killed in the line of duty. 44. JAMES DONALD HARRIS, End of 86. SANDRA ANN ROBBINS, End of Watch: In my home State of New Mexico, 160 Watch: July 13, 1982, Houston, Texas, P.D. March 17, 1991, South Houston, Texas, P.D. police officers have died in the line of 45. DAVID MICHAEL HEALY, End of 87. GEORGE G ROJAS, End of Watch: Jan- duty. Watch: November 12, 1994, Houston, Texas, uary 28, 1976, Houston, Texas, P.D. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute and P.D. 88. MICHAEL P ROMAN, End of Watch: let our police officers know how much 46. TIMOTHY A HEARN, End of Watch: January 6, 1994, Houston, Texas, P.D. June 8, 1978, Houston, Texas, P.D. 89. JOHN ANTHONY SALVAGGIO, End of we appreciate them and their service to 47. OSCAR HOPE, End of Watch: June 22, Watch: November 25, 1990, Houston, Texas, our communities, our State, and our 1929, Houston, Texas, P.D. P.D. Nation. We just want to celebrate this 48. ELSTON M HOWARD, End of Watch: 90. LOUIS L SANDER, End of Watch: Janu- Police Week with them and wish them July 20, 1988, Houston, Texas, P.D. ary 21, 1967, Houston, Texas, P.D. Godspeed and say a prayer to keep 49. DAVID HUERTA, End of Watch: Sep- 91. JEFFERY SCOTT SANFORD, End of them out of harm’s way. tember 19, 1973, Houston, Texas, P.D. Watch: September 14, 1991, Harris County, 50. JAMES BRUCE IRBY, End of Watch: Texas, S.O. f June 27, 1990, Houston, Texas, P.D. 92. KATHLEEN C SCHAEFER, End of VOTING RIGHTS 51. BOBBY L JAMES, End of Watch: June Watch: August 18, 1982, Houston, Texas, P.D. 26, 1968, Houston, Texas, P.D. 93. ROBERT SCHULTEA, End of Watch: (Mr. VEASEY asked and was given 52. JOHN C JAMES, End of Watch: Decem- August 25, 1956, Houston, Texas, P.D. permission to address the House for 1 ber 12, 1901, Houston, Texas, P.D. 94. DARYL WAYNE SHIRLEY, End of minute.) 53. RODNEY JOSEPH JOHNSON, End of Watch: April 28, 1982, Houston, Texas, P.D. Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, the sa- Watch: September 21, 2006, Houston, Texas, 95. RICHARD SNOW, End of Watch: March cred right to vote is under attack for P.D. 17, 1882, Houston, Texas, P.D. Black and Hispanic people in the State 54. ED JONES, End of Watch: September 96. BRUNO DAVID SOBOLESKI, End of 13, 1929, Houston, Texas, P.D. Watch: April 12, 1991, Houston, Texas, P.D. of Texas. 55. P P JONES, End of Watch: January 30, 97. JERRY LEON SPRUILL, End of Watch: Dangerous Jim Crow 2.0 voter sup- 1927, Houston, Texas, P.D. October 27, 1972, Houston, Texas, P.D. pression laws are rapidly advancing 56. FRANKL KELLOGG, End of Watch: No- 98. R H SULLIVAN, End of Watch: March 9, across the country and in the Lone vember 30, 1955, Houston, Texas, P.D. 1935, Houston, Texas, P.D. Star State right now. 57. S A BUSTER KENT, End of Watch: Jan- 99. JOHN W SUTTLE, End of Watch: Au- During the 2020 elections, we saw 17 uary 12, 1954, Houston, Texas, P.D. gust 3, 1959, Houston, Texas, P.D. million Texans go out there and risk 58. JAMES F KILTY, End of Watch: April 100. CUONG HUY TRINH, End of Watch: 8, 1976, Houston, Texas, P.D. April 6, 1997, Houston, Texas, P.D. their lives, especially during the pri- 59. KENT DEAN KINCAID, End of Watch: 101. ALBERTO VASQUEZ, End of Watch: mary when there was still a lot of un- May 23, 1998, Houston, Texas, P.D. May 22, 2001, Houston, Texas, P.D. certainty about COVID to go out there 60. LOUIS R KUBA, End of Watch: May 17, 102. JAMES T WALKER, End of Watch: so they could cast their ballot. Now 1967, Houston, Texas, P.D. March 8, 1963, Houston, Texas, P.D. only mere months later, Texas leaders 61. J D LANDRY, End of Watch: December 103. VICTOR R WELLS III, End of Watch: in the State legislature are silencing 3, 1930, Houston, Texas, P.D. October 2, 1980, Houston, Texas, P.D. the voices of these very voters by push- 62. ROBERT WAYNE LEE, End of Watch: 104. R O WELLS, End of Watch: July 30, ing some of the most restrictive voting January 31, 1971, Houston, Texas, P.D. 1927, Houston, Texas, P.D. 63. FRED MADDOX JR, End of Watch: Feb- 105. ALBERT CHARLES WILKINS, End of measures in the entire country. This ruary 24, 1954, Houston, Texas, P.D. Watch: January 6, 1978, Harris County, legislation will do everything from pro- 64. EYDELMEN MANI, End of Watch: May Texas, C.O. hibiting local officials from sending 19, 2010 Houston, Texas, P.D. 106. KEVIN SCOTT WILL, End of Watch: out mail-in ballot applications to em- 65. A P MARSHALL, End of Watch: Novem- May 29, 2011, Houston, Texas, P.D. powering poll watchers to actually be ber 8, 1937 Houston, Texas, P.D. 107. HENRY WILLIAMS, End of Watch: able to harass people with cell phones 66. CHARLES R MCDANIEL, End of Watch: February 8, 1886 Houston, Texas, P.D. and video. August 4, 1963, Houston, Texas, P.D. 108. WILLIAM C WILLIAMS JR, End of 67. E G MEINKE, End of Watch: August 23, Watch: April 16, 1930, Harris County, Texas, It is crazy, Mr. Speaker, what is 1917, Houston, Texas, P.D. S.O. going on. It is completely backwards, 68. HARRY MERENESS, End of Watch: Oc- 109. ED D WILLIAMS, End of Watch: Janu- it is embarrassing, and for me as a tober 18, 1933, Houston, Texas, P.D. ary 12, 1974, Harris County, Texas, S.O. Black American, it is embarrassing, 69. NOEL R MILLER, End of Watch: June 110. JAMES FRANKLIN WILLIS, End of because the big lie is being perpetuated 6, 1958, Houston, Texas, P.D. Watch: July 1, 1964, Houston, Texas, P.D. by historic racist tropes that Black 70. KENNETH L MOODY, End of Watch: 111. MARVIN ALTON WINTER, End of people are cheating and stealing at the November 26, 1969, Houston, Texas, P.D. Watch: December 4, 1937, Harris County, polls. 71. HORACE MOODY, End of Watch: Au- Texas, C.O., Pct. 4. gust 23, 1917, Houston, Texas, P.D. 112. ANDREW WINZER, End of Watch: Feb- It is uncalled for, it is unnecessary, it 72. WILLIAM MOSS, End of Watch: Sep- ruary 18, 1988, Houston, Texas, P.D. is racist, and it must end. I implore tember 12, 1983, Houston Airport Police, 113. JETER YOUNG, End of Watch: June Texas leaders to stop this nonsense and Texas. 19, 1921, Houston, Texas, P.D. get back to the business of helping

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:51 May 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12MY7.052 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE May 12, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2249 families deal with the pandemic and Volleyball National Champions of the a police officer when I was very help our State to keep growing. University of Hawaii. young—20 years old. Many of the calls f In Columbus, Ohio this past Satur- I responded to still stand in sharp relief day, the Rainbow Warriors dominated in my memory. GAS LINES Brigham Young University in a three- Today, as we honor the many who (Mr. TIMMONS asked and was given set sweep showcasing to the Nation the have fallen while serving our commu- permission to address the House for 1 qualities of a team hungry for a na- nities, I first want to talk about a cou- minute.) tional championship only made pos- ple of friends of mine, Sergeant James Mr. TIMMONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise sible through years of hard work, per- Severin and Patrolman Tony Rizzato. today because as of this morning at 9 severance, grit, mental fortitude, and They were my friends and colleagues a.m., 78 percent of the gas stations in sportsmanship. who were killed by snipers as they were my district in Greenville and As a former Rainbow Warriors men’s participating in a walk and talk pro- Spartanburg, South Carolina, are out volleyball player and proud alumnus, I gram, an exercise designed to help po- of gas. My constituents are calling my know how much this victory means to lice better get to know the commu- office hundreds at a time requesting re- the program and all of Hawaii. nities they serve. lief. So congratulations to the head I think of my dear friend, Erwin What has happened with the Colonial coach, Charlie Wade, the coaching Jackson, a patrolman, who just months Pipeline is a cybersecurity attack. It is staff, UH athletics programs, the play- before Severin and Rizzato had passed an attack likely from eastern Europe. ers, and, Mr. Speaker, most impor- away, had saved my life while we were A group that calls themselves tantly, the best collegiate volleyball arresting a man wanted for murder. DarkSide is seriously impacting the fans, supporters, boosters, and Aunty’s Erwin was killed in the line of duty lives of my constituents. on the planet. while his partner attempted to disarm This Congress has waited far too long Hawaii is so proud of them. No Ka an offender with a gun. Their losses to address our weak cybersecurity in ‘Oi, and go Bows. have left indelible marks on me. the overall U.S. economy. We must f Now as a Representative for Arizo- take steps as a country and as a Con- NATIONAL POLICE WEEK na’s First District, I have known the gress to increase our cybersecurity to pain of losing the hardworking men The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. protect our country from future at- and women serving our State. Just be- AUCHINCLOSS). Under the Speaker’s an- tacks. fore I started my first term in Wash- nounced policy of January 4, 2021, the I look forward to working with my ington, Show Low Officer Darrin Reed gentlewoman from Florida (Mrs. colleagues on both sides of the aisle to was killed in a hostage altercation at- DEMINGS) is recognized for 60 minutes craft legislation to make sure that tempting to save the life of a 15-year- as the designee of the majority leader. what is going on right now in the old girl from her captor. GENERAL LEAVE Southeast does not happen again. b 1715 Mrs. DEMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I ask f unanimous consent that all Members His loss shook an entire Arizona ENDING CHILD POVERTY have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- community and is a testament to his tend their remarks and include extra- service and his kindness. I remember (Ms. JACOBS of California asked and neous material on the subject of my talking to his family at his memorial. was given permission to address the Special Order. In February of last year, we lost House for 1 minute.) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there White Mountain Apache Officer David Ms. JACOBS of California. Mr. objection to the request of the gentle- Kellywood in the line of duty. On the Speaker, I rise today in support of the woman from Florida? day we laid him to rest, blue and black expanded child tax credit and in sup- There was no objection. ribbons and American flags lined our port of making it permanent. Mrs. DEMINGS. Mr. Speaker, in 1962, State highways. I was so proud to fight for the ex- President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 The loss of too many good officers panded tax credit to be included in the as National Peace Officers Memorial working on the front lines this past American Rescue Plan and to have Day and the week of May 15 as Na- year has left unbearable empty chairs made so much progress on ending tional Police Week. Established in 1962 at kitchen tables across our States and childhood poverty in my first 4 months by a joint resolution of this body, Na- families that are suffering. in Congress. tional Police Week pays special rec- The officers I work with in Arizona’s Across the country we will lift 5 mil- ognition to law enforcement officers First District are kind, honest men and lion kids out of poverty this year. In who have lost their lives in the line of women who were drawn to service for my district alone, that is 12,000 kids duty for the safety and protection of the sake of others. At the end of the who will no longer live in poverty, and others. day, their names are too great to count it is more than 44,000 families and more My home State of Florida, during and the sacrifices they have made too than 148,000 kids who will be helped. 2020, lost 19 law enforcement officers, many. But our work isn’t done. It is unac- and we gather today to honor their As we honor this week, we also recog- ceptable that we would let the child memory and to thank them for their nize the changes that must be made to tax credit expire and allow even a sin- service. We thank all law enforcement our policing system to ensure that gle kid to fall back into poverty. We officers across the Nation who have those who have sworn to protect and have the opportunity to make invest- paid the ultimate sacrifice, and we re- serve are held to the highest standards, ments now that will impact a genera- member those who are out there pa- and we, as Congress, must help with tion of Americans. So let’s expand the trolling our communities to keep us all that. child tax credit permanently. Let’s in- safe. We must rebuild broken trust be- vest in parents and families, and let’s I want to thank my colleagues for tween police and our communities and build a better future for all of our kids. joining us today to give honor to whom work in bipartisan ways to do so. f honor is due. Mr. Speaker, many have That is the type of police I worked given much, but these men and with, many of us have, and we want to CONGRATULATING THE UNIVER- women—our law enforcement officers— see that those officers who are partici- SITY OF HAWAII MEN’S have given all. pating in that type of community con- VOLLEYBALL TEAM Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman tinue to work. (Mr. KAHELE asked and was given from Arizona (Mr. O’HALLERAN), who is As a former officer, a member of the permission to address the House for 1 a former law enforcement officer. bipartisan Law Enforcement Caucus, minute.) Mr. O’HALLERAN. Mr. Speaker, I and the sponsor of several bills to re- Mr. KAHELE. Mr. Speaker, today it thank the gentlewoman for yielding. form policing and better keep our com- is with overwhelming pride that I rise I rise today to join my colleagues to munities and our officers safe, this to congratulate the 2021 NCAA Men’s honor National Police Week. I became week is not one I take lightly.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:51 May 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12MY7.094 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H2250 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 12, 2021 We must continue to honor the good, fice. They were brave and good people more trusted, and better equipped to honest officers who have laid down who lost their lives defending the Cap- keep all Americans safe. their lives in the line of duty. We must itol of the United States. Mrs. DEMINGS. Mr. Speaker, it is also work toward equal rights, justice, In my State of Maryland and the now my honor to yield to the gen- and treatment for all Americans in our Fifth District, I have worked closely tleman from Indiana (Mr. CARSON), a criminal justice system. Those goals with police chiefs, sheriffs, and depart- former law enforcement officer. can go hand in hand if we put aside our ments to ensure that their needs are Mr. CARSON. Mr. Speaker, I thank differences and work together. being met. Together, we have worked my colleague and friend, the Rep- Above all, today, we mourn and re- to make certain that the families of resentative who we affectionately call member all those we have lost and those who fell in the line of duty re- Chief DEMINGS, for organizing this Spe- hope that our words will offer comfort ceived the benefits, help, compassion, cial Order hour. You don’t get many to their families. and appreciation they deserve. friends like Congresswoman DEMINGS. As we keep close in our hearts the Every year—until it became virtual, She is a true leader; she is thoughtful; loved ones of our fallen officers, we and now I do it virtually—I have gone and she is a true public servant. also think of the families across our down to the National Law Enforcement I join her, Mr. Speaker, this National Nation who have lost loved ones to Officers Memorial. 22,611 Americans, Police Week to honor and remember senseless violence. law enforcement officers, have lost the officers who lost their lives last Mrs. DEMINGS. We are able to be their lives keeping the peace. year in the line of duty. here today, Mr. Speaker, to conduct Last year, Mr. Speaker, America lost I can remember, years ago, traveling the people’s business because of the 295 police officers in the line of duty. It with my colleagues from the Indiana good men and women who protect us in is a dangerous duty, but it is a critical State Excise Police to honor my col- the U.S. Capitol, the men and women duty. league’s dad, who passed away in a who wear the uniform and the badge Here in the Capitol, we will remem- high-speed pursuit on State Road 231. every day. ber those who have given their lives to He was the sheriff, Sheriff Jim Baugh Mr. Speaker, it is now my honor to protect this institution, including Offi- of Putnam County, and we came out yield to the gentleman from Maryland cer Chestnut, Detective Gibson, Officer here years ago to honor Mr. Baugh. Though nothing can bring back the (Mr. HOYER), the majority leader. Howard Liebengood, Officer William lives that have been lost or ease the Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, it is appro- Evans, and, of course, Officer Brian collective grief we feel, we take com- priate that we stand and speak on be- Sicknick. fort in knowing that we will never for- half of the law enforcement commu- The actions just laid out are ones get them or the sacrifices they have nity of our country. As the former that Congress, House Democrats, be- made. chief of the Orlando Police just said, it lieve are important to protecting those We pledge, Mr. Speaker, to keep their is because of them that we have law who keep us safe every day. But I be- legacy alive through our efforts to im- and order. lieve, Mr. Speaker, it is equally essen- prove policing for every community, Democracy cannot survive without tial for the efficacy and safety of law for all Americans. law and order. So, I want to thank the enforcement to take positive and As a former law enforcement officer, gentlewoman from Florida (Mrs. proactive steps to ensure account- this priority is deeply personal. I want DEMINGS) for leading this Special Order ability and rebuild trust in our depart- to pay special tribute to all the law en- hour and for so many Democrats and ments. forcement officers in my district who Republicans participating. She is, as so That is true of our institution, Mr. are working to keep our city safe and many Americans now know, not only Speaker. When we hold accountable build greater trust with the neighbor- an outstanding Member of the Congress one of our Members, as we have done, hoods they serve. but also a former chief of police for the it does not besmirch the rest of our I also want to honor the Hoosier offi- city of Orlando, Florida, and, I might Members. No one ought to simplify cers statewide who have lost their say, a serious candidate considered by that one is like all. lives. One such officer I would like to President Biden for Vice President of To do that, we must continue the im- recognize is Officer Breann Leath, an the United States. portant national conversations about Indianapolis Metro Police Department She is not the only one in our Caucus justice in policing and rooting out ra- officer who was shot and killed last who has worked in law enforcement or cial bias that corrodes effective police April while responding to a domestic overseen police departments as mayor, work. disturbance. but certainly one of the most experi- The majority, Mr. Speaker, of prin- She was 24 years old, Mr. Speaker, a enced. cipled police officers are among those veteran of the National Guard, the As we observe National Police Week most concerned about ensuring that mother of a young son, and part of a this year, we do so at a time when we those who cannot properly and respon- family and a proud legacy of law en- are engaged in a critical national con- sibly carry out their work of policing forcement. She had her whole life and a versation about justice in policing. To- are held accountable. That is why we great career ahead of her, only to have night, we want to make it clear: This passed the George Floyd Justice in Po- it tragically cut short. important dialogue does not detract licing Act. Today and every day, Mr. Speaker, one iota from the deep and abiding re- Congress has a responsibility to deal we honor her and those like her who spect that all of us—Democrats, Repub- with this challenge not only for the have been killed in the line of duty. licans, independents, Americans—have sake of justice and public safety but Mr. Speaker, I would also be remiss if for the men and women who dedicate also in order to help police depart- I did not take this opportunity to rec- their careers in law enforcement to ments better carry out their missions ognize the countless Americans who we protecting their communities, their and to raise the respect and support have lost to police brutality. neighbors, their friends. they receive from the American public. In Indianapolis alone, and in commu- I do not believe, I want to make it Such a policy is not designed to nities across our country, the list clear, in defunding police. That is nei- defund police or to lessen the impact of grows longer each day. We must honor ther my view nor my party’s platform. the vital function that law enforce- their memory and commit to enacting Indeed, we honor law enforcement. ment officers perform. reforms that save lives in the future. Over the years, I have been proud to So, as we join in observing Police Now, let’s be clear, Mr. Speaker. We join my Democratic colleagues as a Week this year, let us remember all are not advocating for these reforms in strong supporter of law enforcement those 22,000-plus, those 295, the brave order to punish police or to make their and to raise awareness of the very seri- men and women protecting us and the jobs harder. We also want to improve ous dangers that police officers face peacefulness of our communities. Let their lives as well. We want to provide while doing their jobs. us continue to support law enforce- police with better training and the Officer Chestnut and Detective Gib- ment by striving to help police officers right resources. We want to help police son, in 1998, were slain, one in my of- and departments face this moment build stronger and healthier relation- fice and one outside the door of my of- head-on and emerge stronger, safer, ships with the communities they serve.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:51 May 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12MY7.096 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE May 12, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2251 We also want police to be able to Shortly after that day, after we re- the necessary funding they need to focus on keeping the peace and relieve turned to the Chamber where our lives safely and equitably protect them- them of their many other duties that had been in jeopardy, I shared my expe- selves and our community. they are expected to do even when they riences. Here is what I wrote: ‘‘I feel This is not a binary choice. Yes, we are not trained or equipped to carry sure that the Capitol Police saved have systemic racial and social injus- out these additional duties. countless lives. I don’t think that tices that must be addressed. Yes, ac- As a former law enforcement officer America yet fully comprehends just countability needs to be addressed. and as a Black man who has been the how close we came to seeing Members But on this day, in these remarks, victim of police excess and misconduct, of the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate during National Police Week, I ask my it is clear to me that these changes are kidnapped, held hostage, or perhaps colleagues to join me in committing to desperately needed. even murdered. That mob had lethal supporting all of the good officers that We can improve policing and save intent.’’ are out there, to ensuring officers have lives by passing the George Floyd Jus- But it is because of our Capitol Po- clear national guidelines regarding use tice in Policing Act. The House has lice, because they risked their lives, of force, to providing access to diver- done its work and passed it twice, last because Brian Sicknick gave his life, sity training, and to ensuring depart- year and this year. Now, the Senate that I could walk through that door ments have necessary supports to serve must be bold and pass it as soon as pos- and stand here on this floor today and communities with underlying social sible so President Biden can sign it speak to you. I speak with gratitude. challenges. into law. Earlier this year, I was proud to vote This will protect both police officers Thank you again to all the law en- to pass a bill awarding the Capitol Po- and the communities they serve from forcement officers who risk their lives lice a Congressional Gold Medal. It is unnecessary violence. This will also at- to keep Americans safe, and a special my hope that the Senate will pass this tract new officers to the profession. I ask that we honor fallen officers by thanks to those we have lost. legislation soon. But, today, I am so committing to action. We must provide Mrs. DEMINGS. Mr. Speaker, it is proud to be able to stand here to recog- the necessary guidelines, training, and now my pleasure to yield to the gentle- nize National Police Week, a week to social services required to support our woman from Illinois (Mrs. BUSTOS), say thank you and to recognize those communities and to guarantee the who comes from a law enforcement who have made the ultimate sacrifice safety of law enforcement. family. in the line of duty. We must ensure that my husband and Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I thank This year, 394 names were added to every officer makes it home to their Congresswoman DEMINGS for putting the National Law Enforcement Officers families safely. this together. We are grateful to her. Memorial. Thank you to those 394 offi- Mrs. DEMINGS. Mr. Speaker, it is Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Na- cers. Thank you to the nine Illinois po- now my honor to yield to the gentle- tional Police Week. I stand here today lice officers whose lives were part of woman from Nevada (Mrs. LEE). with my heart full of gratitude, grati- that list. And as the wife of a sheriff, Mrs. LEE of Nevada. Mr. Speaker, I tude for the brave police officers who let me say that 394 is too many, and 9 would like to thank Congresswoman saved our lives, who saved the lives of is too many. DEMINGS for her leadership and for the staff who were here on January 6, Thank you to my husband of—35 leading this tribute to all of our police who saved our Nation from suffering years? officers across this country during Na- further harm at the hands of those who I am sorry; I think that is right, tional Police Week. would see our democracy destroyed. Gerry, if you are watching. I would like to take this moment to It was January 6, and many of us Thank you to my husband. He has recognize our Nevada officers who have stood on this floor. I was with many of been in law enforcement for 38 years. I fallen. In particular, I want to honor the people here today that afternoon do know that number. Thank you for two officers who we lost in this past when the armed mob broke into our his service to our community and his year alone. Nation’s Capitol and threatened us, career in law enforcement. We remember Lieutenant Erik Lloyd, targeted us, hunted us. Thank you to the men and women in a 30-year veteran of the Las Vegas Met- The moment they reached that door law enforcement who sacrifice and ropolitan Police Department. right there, the one just a few rows serve and protect others every single Every day during this pandemic, our back, and began to shatter the glass on day. men and women have stepped up to that door, there was just a handful of Mrs. DEMINGS. Mr. Speaker, be- serve in the line of duty, no matter the police officers who bravely stood in cause they are willing to risk their danger. We honor their commitment in their way. lives without hesitation, my colleagues a time of uncertainty. It was in that moment that my and I honor them today. And we mourn the loss of Lieutenant thoughts were as a mother, as a daugh- To continue the tribute, it is now my Lloyd, who contracted COVID–19 while ter, as a citizen. Thoughts of legisla- honor to yield to the gentlewoman on the job. Lieutenant Lloyd was the tion and budgets and parliamentary from Connecticut (Mrs. HAYES), who is definition of selfless. He went to work rules were not on my mind. also from a law enforcement family. every single day to protect his commu- Mrs. HAYES. Mr. Speaker, I rise to nity. And on top of that, he went above b 1730 recognize the officers who gave the ul- and beyond, becoming the president of What I wanted to do that day, and timate sacrifice and have fallen in the the Injured Police Officers Fund. In those of us who were on the floor that line of duty. that role, Lloyd raised funds for the day, we just wanted to live. But it was My husband, Detective Milford care of countless officers, including our Capitol Police officers who stood Hayes, has been on the job for 25 years. Metro Officer Shay Mikalonis, who was up, stepped up, and fought back that I know all too well the risk officers ac- left paralyzed after being shot this mob. They protected all of us that day. cept when they take this role. I have summer during a demonstration on the They put their lives on the line. One lived the anxiety of not knowing if my Las Vegas Strip. even made the ultimate sacrifice to loved one would return home from a We also take this time to recognize keep us and to keep our democracy shift. I have watched my husband put Sergeant Benjamin Michael Jenkins, a safe. on his dress blues and attend the funer- military veteran, firefighter, and EMT It wasn’t until after those terrifying als of fallen officers and mourn in the officer with the Nevada Highway Pa- moments, when we reached a secure weeks and years after that. Over the trol. Sergeant Jenkins was dedicated room, that I saw a text from my hus- past year, I have borne witness to the to reducing impaired driving and fatal band, who is the sheriff of Rock Island difficulty caused by growing mistrust crashes. In 2011, he was honored with County, where we live and have lived between police departments and the the Department of Public Safety’s for 30-plus years. He reminded me that communities they serve. highest honor, the Gold Medal of Valor, the Capitol Police were there to pro- In addition to honoring officers this after he came under fire during a do- tect us, and to listen to them. He could week, we must commit to rebuilding mestic-related shooting in Wells, Ne- not have been more right. that trust and to providing them with vada.

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In addition, the 100 Club keeps the To their friends, families, and fellow Mr. Speaker, these 13 individuals laid spirit of those heroes alive by estab- officers, I extend my deepest sym- their lives on the line to protect our lishing a scholarship fund for qualified pathies and prayers. Nevada stands community, the community that I survivors, providing an annual honor with you. I express my extreme grati- grew up in, the community that I love, award to officers, and funding an an- tude for the safety and dedication to and they paid the ultimate price. We nual scholarship for a student enrolled service that Lieutenant Lloyd and Ser- will never forget them and their ex- at the Mid-Michigan Police Academy geant Jenkins, along with all other of- traordinary service to our community. at Lansing Community College, where ficers, have brought to our commu- We owe them and their families and all I visited just a couple of months ago. nities. of the honorable police officers and During National Police Week, we Mrs. DEMINGS. Mr. Speaker, it is public servants who have given their honor fallen heroes who have given now my pleasure to yield to the gen- lives in the line of duty a debt of grati- their lives while on duty. To them we tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. tude and appreciation, one that can owe so much. As long as we keep their FITZPATRICK), a former Federal law en- only be paid back through our love and memory alive, they remain with us. forcement officer. support for them here on this floor and With these words, they will remain in Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I across our Nation. the permanent RECORD of the people’s rise today in recognition of National Our Nation, indeed, our world, is in House so that their contributions can Police Week. the midst of unprecedented times. Now, live on. Each May, our Nation comes to- more than ever, our courageous and I am grateful for their selfless cour- gether to recognize the service and pro- honorable law enforcement officers age and for my colleagues tonight who found commitment of our police offi- need our support. I encourage everyone have served. Thank you for taking the cers, to honor those who have made the to take a minute this week to thank a time to honor, respect, and remember ultimate sacrifice, and to recommit police officer and reflect on the sac- them. ourselves to the ideals and laws of our rifices so many of them have made. b 1745 Nation that these fine men and women To our hero law enforcement officers in uniform are tasked to uphold. in every town, in every city, and in Mrs. DEMINGS. I yield to the gen- But the dedication and sacrifices of every State across America: We thank tleman from California (Mr. our brave officers deserves to be re- you, we are grateful for you, and we SWALWELL), also from a law enforce- spected and honored, not just in one love you. ment family. week out of the year, but every single Mrs. DEMINGS. Mr. Speaker, it is Mr. SWALWELL. Thank you, Chief day, both in this Chamber and across now my pleasure to yield to the gentle- Demings. Law enforcement families our country. woman from Michigan (Ms. SLOTKIN). know the prayer from Matthew, chap- Time and time again, officers across Ms. SLOTKIN. Mr. Speaker, I thank ter 5, verse 9, ‘‘Blessed are the peace- our Nation are met with the greatest my colleague, Representative DEMINGS, makers, for they shall be called the threats of danger, and they face them for holding this Special Order hour in children of God.’’ with the greatest displays of courage, honor of fallen law enforcement offi- And blessed are the California police honor, and dignity. cers. officers who lost their lives in 2020: Mr. Speaker, my great-uncle, Philip It is National Police Week, a time to Oscar Walter Rocha from my district Fitzpatrick, was a proud patrolman recognize and honor the men and in Alameda County, Daniel Lopez Men- with the NYPD. He was also a poet, women who have answered the call to doza, III; Andy Ornelas, Efren Coronel, often writing about the world he knew protect and serve our community. Jose Cruz Mora, Jr., Angel De La as—what he referred to—a soldier of Their service puts them in harm’s way Fuente, Larry D. Crom, Donald Keith peace. every single day, and we owe them a Sumner, Virgil Lynn Thomas, Harry As I have taken time to reflect dur- debt of gratitude for their willingness M. Cohen, Terrell Don Young, Daniel ing this police week, I found myself to sacrifice for us. Gene Walters, Damon Christopher thinking of him and a line from one of Last November, it was my privilege Gutzwiller, and MaryLou Hernandez his poems: ‘‘When he kisses his wife to speak in this Chamber in honor of Armer, as well as Pat Underwood of the and children good-bye, there’s a chance Caleb Starr, a Michigan State Police Federal Protective Services. he will see them no more.’’ Trooper from my district, who was As a member of a law enforcement Unfortunately, Mr. Speaker, these killed in the line of duty while respond- family, when we say good-bye to each words were true for my family and for ing to a call. I spoke about the commu- other on the phone, we always say, ‘‘I so many families in our Nation. nity of Mason, Michigan, where he was love you,’’ but we also say, ‘‘Be safe,’’ This month marks 74 years since my born and raised, coming together to because we know what our law enforce- great-uncle Phil was shot while at- support the Starr family. ment officers encounter when they go tempting to disarm a robber at a Man- Tonight, I am proud to recognize an into a domestic violence call or make a hattan bar, a fatal injury he suc- organization in my district that has police stop in an area where there have cumbed to days later. continuously provided support to the been robberies, gang violence, drugs. While the times have changed, the loved ones of our fallen officers. In Oakland, California, four officers dangers faced by our law enforcement The 100 Club of Greater Lansing was were killed in a matter of minutes community remain present every time founded in 1984, after the death of Offi- after a police stop, when I was a pros- they go to work. cer James Johnson of the East Lansing ecutor for the Alameda County District Bucks County and my community is Police Department. Every year, Mem- Attorney’s office. We know the risk home to some of the finest law enforce- bers of the 100 Club contribute dues of they face. ment officers in our great Nation. $100 to provide immediate assistance, I have a family member who has been Sadly, Mr. Speaker, we have lost too as well as long-term support, to sur- shot at and was told that from such a many. viving families of those who have died point blank nature he is lucky to be I would like to take a moment to in the line of duty. alive. honor our valiant fallen officers: Police In the nearly 40 years the 100 Club We are grateful for the sacrifices of Officer James K. Armstrong; Deputy has been doing its work, it has helped law enforcement. We also recognize Sheriff Thomas A. Bateman; Ranger the family of Officer Johnson, as well that the best way to protect the best Thomas Booz; Ranger Stanley E. as the families of Officer Dean White- cops is to make sure that we put in Flynn; Police Officer Brian S. Gregg; head of the Lansing Police Depart- place reforms to take care of those who

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This last year has been a difficult one protect those in the community who I have been working with my col- for all communities, but unbearable for they also promise and swear an oath to leagues and with the Liebengood fam- our men and women in uniform. They protect. ily to honor Howie’s legacy of service have protected us at our lowest mo- This police week, let me also just to our Capitol community. To Serena, ment. The least we can do is protect urge my colleagues across the aisle, his family, and all those who knew and the benefits they have earned and who I know are sincere when they want loved Howie, I hope it brings you some stand by them. to stand up for police officers, to recog- solace to know that Howie’s life and Let us move what was started almost nize that the police officers who walk sacrifice will never be forgotten by 20 years ago, community policing, so the beat in these halls are hurting, and those of us here who he gave his life to we protect our police and we encourage they are grieving, and what happened protect. trust in them day in and day out. God on January 6 has not just passed, and Mrs. DEMINGS. Thank you so much bless our country. when they hear colleagues in this for that tribute. I now yield to the gen- Mrs. DEMINGS. Thank you again to Chamber say, as one said today that tleman from New Jersey (Mr. PAS- the chair of the Law Enforcement Cau- January 6 looked like any other nor- CRELL), the chair of the Law Enforce- cus. mal tourist visit to the Capitol, that ment Caucus. We are so grateful for the I now yield to the gentleman from really hurts them. That hurts their work that he is doing. Texas (Mr. GONZALEZ). families. It is an insult to their service, Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, it is Mr. VICENTE GONZALEZ of Texas. and we must do better, because back- not unusual for Congresswoman Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor ing the blue doesn’t just mean backing DEMINGS to lead and bring us together. our brave and selfless law enforcement the blue who back you, it means back- I want to congratulate and thank her officers who have fallen in the line of ing the blue who protect this Chamber for her service in the past and now. duty in south Texas this past year: and protect our democracy. Mr. Speaker, during this devastating Jorge Cabrera, Ismael Chavez, Mrs. DEMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I now pandemic, our Nation’s law enforce- Edelmiro Garza, Jr. Let us not forget yield to the gentlewoman from Vir- ment officers have stood heroically on those who stood guard at our border ginia (Ms. WEXTON). the front lines, keeping communities and kept us safe: Carlos Mendoza, Juan Ms. WEXTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise across America safe. Our police have Ollervidez, Christopher Carney, Roel today during National Police Week to risked their lives and the lives of their De La Fuente, and Enrique Rositas. honor the life U.S. Capitol Police Offi- families every day they go to work. Madam Speaker, I would like to take cer Howie Liebengood. Howie served as Many have made the ultimate sac- a brief moment of silence to pay my re- a Capitol police officer for 15 years and rifice. spects to those law enforcement offi- before that as a Senate page. He con- Since the start of the pandemic, we cers who paid the ultimate sacrifice to tinued a 50-year family legacy of serv- have lost over 464 officers, including 298 keep our community safe. ice to the Senate, following in the foot- to COVID–19. In New Jersey, 15 officers My community and I owe a deep steps of his father, a former Senate have perished, including 13 to the amount of gratitude to these officers Sergeant at Arms. virus. who sought to keep us safe. I thank Howie died by suicide on January 9, In my own district, we lost Paterson them, and may God bless and watch after working around the clock in the police officer, Frank Scorpo, who was over our law enforcement officers, days following the January 6 insurrec- only 34 years old and left behind a wife their families, and the United States of tion, defending our Capitol and the and two young sons. America. Members, staff, workers, journalists, We lost Detective Anthony Lucanto, Mrs. DEMINGS. I thank the gen- and others inside of it. There is no a 24-year veteran of the Paterson Po- tleman from Texas for that tribute to doubt that Howie would still be with us lice Department, who died of cancer our law enforcement officers. I now today but for the events on and imme- tied to his heroic efforts at Ground yield to the gentleman from Minnesota diately following January 6. Zero. Anthony leaves behind his wife (Mr. PHILLIPS). And yet, the leaders Howie served and three children. Mr. PHILLIPS. I thank the gentle- under at the Capitol Police still refuse Our hearts bleed for all of our fallen woman from Florida for yielding and to acknowledge his tragic loss as a officers and their families. for organizing this important Special line-of-duty death, despite his heroic As the co-chair of the Congressional Order hour. sacrifice on that day and in the days Law Enforcement Caucus, I was proud As a Gold Star son who lost his fa- that followed. Howie’s widow, Serena, to champion legislation signed into law ther in the Vietnam War, I empathize and his family deserve better. to ensure those families of officers fall- with and salute the honorable men and Our Capitol Police deserve better, en to COVID–19 are guaranteed public women who don a uniform and risk too. The PTSD and trauma of January safety officer benefits. But more must their lives and too often lose their lives 6 and April 2 are still prevalent for U.S. be done to support families of officers protecting our country and our com- Capitol police officers. The reluctance who make the ultimate sacrifice. munities, oftentimes without the ap- many officers feel asking for help is Earlier this month, we introduced preciation or support that they need real as well. Leadership is failing these the bipartisan Protecting America’s and that they deserve. officers when they refuse to validate First Responders Act. Our bill will So I rise today to express gratitude the pain of that trauma and the tragic guarantee first responders and their to the over 11,000 police officers who consequences it can lead to. families get their owed benefits with- serve and protect the residents of my That is why we must provide U.S. out delay or red tape. I hope it gets home State of Minnesota, an over- Capitol police officers with the re- passed. whelming majority of whom are com- sources they need to take care of them- I wish I could say support of law en- passionate and principled public serv- selves and to fight the stigma not only forcement is fully bipartisan, but I ants. for them, but for law enforcement offi- can’t. Incredibly, when we passed the I am proud of the law enforcement cers around the country to know that latest Capitol Police budget, 50 of our agencies that serve Hennepin and it is okay to ask for help. colleagues on the other side voted Carver counties in Minnesota’s Third According to a report from the non- ‘‘no.’’ Thank God for those who did District, innovative and well-led police profit Blue H.E.L.P., the number of of- vote ‘‘yes.’’ departments committed to building ficers who died by suicide in recent When we voted to certify the Presi- cultures and communities in which ev- years has outpaced those killed in the dential election, hours after terrorists eryone, and I repeat everyone, feels line of duty. attacked the Capitol, 138 Members on safe.

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Ms. Witt grew The National Law Enforcement Offi- lose sight of that. up surrounded by alcoholism and drug cers Memorial Fund compiles the In that spirit, I want to express pro- addiction, was subject to sexual abuse, names of those officers who have lost found gratitude to Deputy Ryan had her first baby at age 15, and lived their lives in the line of duty in this Thompson from Kittitas County, Wash- with her newborn in a homeless shel- past year and all those who have died ington, who tragically lost his life in ter. in previous years but whose stories of the line of duty in 2019. But she finished high school with sacrifice have been lost to history until Ryan has since been recognized for honors, then received her bachelor’s de- now. This year, nearly 400 new names this sacrifice on the National Law En- gree and then her master’s. And today were added to this list. I stand today to forcement Officers Memorial here in she is known as Major Witt, a grand- honor all those lives that were lost, in- Washington, D.C. Thank you to the Na- mother of two, supervisor of 500 em- cluding the following five officers from tional Law Enforcement Officers Me- ployees at the Hennepin County Sher- Ohio. morial Fund for honoring and remem- iff’s Office and a rising star in Min- We honor James Michael Skernivitz bering Deputy Thompson’s service. nesota law enforcement. from Cleveland, Adam McMillan from I also express my appreciation for the Major Witt will be the first to tell Hamilton County, Kaia Lafay Grant families of law enforcement officers you that we do need police reform, that from Springdale, Anthony Hussein Dia who live with an undercurrent of worry systemic racism does exist, and that from Toledo, and, finally, Rex Faux every day while their loved one is on racial profiling is a real thing. She will from Summit County, who died in 1933 duty. And a very special thank-you to our also tell you that we need to do more but whose name had not previously very own Capitol Police, who stood up to protect officers’ safety. been added to this list of fallen offi- to a violent mob in order to protect us So, today I invite my colleagues and cers. from danger. Several Capitol Police of- our entire country to join me in cele- We also honor all the men and ficers have lost their lives. Please brating Major Witt and the hundreds of women in law enforcement who show know that we mourn with their fami- thousands of law enforcement profes- up for all of us every day. sionals just like her who have com- lies. Mrs. DEMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I thank Mrs. DEMINGS. Mr. Speaker, may I mitted their entire professional lives the gentleman for his tribute. I yield to to helping America become a more inquire as to how much time I have re- the gentleman from California (Mr. maining. safe, equitable, just, and perfect union. MCNERNEY). Mrs. DEMINGS. We thank the gen- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Mr. MCNERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I AUCHINCLOSS). The gentlewoman has 5 tleman from Minnesota for that trib- thank the gentlewoman for yielding. ute. I now yield to the gentleman from minutes and 45 seconds remaining. No one can be a better spokeswoman Mrs. DEMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield Ohio (Mr. RYAN). for this issue than Mrs. DEMINGS, who to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. b 1800 proudly represents her district in Flor- GOTTHEIMER). Mr. RYAN. Mr. Speaker, I thank the ida and served as the police leader in Mr. GOTTHEIMER. Mr. Speaker, I gentlewoman from Florida for yielding. her hometown. thank Congresswoman DEMINGS for Mr. Speaker, this week, May 9 to Mr. Speaker, as we remember the po- hosting this Special Order hour in May 15, is National Police Week. I lice officers who have fallen in the line honor of our brave law enforcement of- stand today to join with my colleagues of duty, it is with great sadness that I ficers. I am proud to serve with her as in carrying forth a tradition that start- must add another name to that list. a member of the Congressional Law ed 59 years ago. Officer Jimmy Inn of the Stockton Enforcement Caucus co-chaired by our In 1962, President Kennedy pro- Police Department was killed yester- dear friend and colleague BILL PAS- claimed, and Congress ratified, May 15 day while responding to a domestic vio- CRELL. as National Peace Officers Memorial lence call. Mr. Speaker, we are here today to Day, and the week in which that date Just 30 years old, Officer Inn joined commemorate Police Week and to falls is National Police Week. the force in 2015 and was a member of honor all the brave law enforcement of- During this time, we pause to recog- the Honor Guard. He was a husband ficers in New Jersey and across the nize those law enforcement officers and a father who leaves behind a 7- country who put their lives on the line who have lost their lives in the line of month-old son, a stepson, a step- every single day to protect our commu- duty for the safety and protection of daughter, and a wife, who also serves nities. others. as a Stockton police officer. We especially honor the more than Those of us here in Congress know Officer Inn is remembered as a kind- 124 police officers who have died in the well the bravery and dedication of law hearted, selfless, and positive person. line of duty across the United States enforcement officers, for we saw it His commanding officer, Stockton Po- this year, including 64 who we lost to firsthand on January 6 when they pro- lice Chief Eric Jones, said that he was COVID–19. We will never forget their tected this citadel of democracy and the epitome of what a police officer bravery, sacrifice, and service. the public servants who were dis- should be. Mr. Speaker, police officers are our charging their duty. Officer Inn’s last act was to help a heroes, and I am deeply grateful to all Some of those brave souls paid with woman and child in grave danger. Offi- law enforcement—Federal, State, and their lives, such as Officer Brian cer Inn sacrificed his life in service to local—for what they do day in and day Sicknick. We also lost Officer Howard others, and I ask everyone to join me out. They never fail to get our backs, Liebengood and Officer Jeffrey Smith, in honoring his life, his service, and his and we have a responsibility to get who died by suicide in the immediate memory. theirs. aftermath of that tragic day. Many Mrs. DEMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I thank That is why, in Congress, I am com- more police officers who were on duty the gentleman for his comments, and mitted to fighting for all of our sworn that day are still hurting. we join him in grieving the death of officers and first responders by making Of course, all across our Nation, and the officer just yesterday. sure they have the resources, equip- in Ohio particularly, our police officers I yield to the gentlewoman from ment, and training they need to do and their families have sacrificed Washington (Ms. SCHRIER). their jobs safely and effectively. themselves for their communities. I Ms. SCHRIER. Mr. Speaker, I thank Our police departments have been have done ride-alongs with these offi- Representative DEMINGS for yielding. tested and challenged during the pan- cers and watched them deal with the Today, I am honored to pay tribute demic over the year, but they have overdose issues and the opiate epi- to law enforcement officers and their risen to the occasion, continuing to demic in Ohio. families. Every day, law enforcement help our State and our people recover. We watch them risk their lives. We officers put their lives at risk in order I was very proud to lead the New Jer- pray for their families who worry every to keep us and our communities safe. sey delegation in requesting critical

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In I thank all of my colleagues for acknowledge the harrowing circumstances Los Angeles, they saw an 11.6 percent working across the aisle for those who they face, we must also take time to make rise, and in New York City, 45 percent. have served and having the backs of sure they have the support they need, from By the way, in New York City, they our first responders every day. Most of PPE to mental health reources and everything have a 97 percent rise in shootings. all, I thank every law enforcement offi- in between. Defunding the police is a terrible cer for their solemn commitment to Today, Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recog- idea, and anyone who looks objectively protect and to serve. God bless. nize National Police Week and the men and at this issue obviously knows that. So, what should we do about it? We Mrs. DEMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I thank women who keep us safe at great personal should support our police officers and the gentleman for his tribute. sacrifice, and at great sacrifice to their own those in law enforcement. We should Mr. Speaker, as someone who served families. encourage them to continue building 27 years in law enforcement, who had f strong relationships in all aspects of the honor of serving as the chief of po- HONORING THE MEN AND WOMEN our communities. We should give law lice, one thing I know for sure is that OF LAW ENFORCEMENT enforcement the tools and training the police are the community, and the The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. they need to maintain law and order. community is the police. The police Lastly, as a Nation, we must back the and the community are one. We are PHILLIPS). Under the Speaker’s an- nounced policy of January 4, 2021, the blue. We would argue it may have one. never been as important to do that as gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. JOHN- I do believe that when we come to- it is right now. SON) is recognized for 60 minutes as the gether, we can do anything, that we Mr. Speaker, I have a number of col- can have some of the safest commu- designee of the minority leader. leagues who will speak to this issue, nities that America has to offer, that GENERAL LEAVE and I will begin by yielding to the gen- we can truly be, in America, what we Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Mr. tleman from Minnesota (Mr. STAUBER), were created to be. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that my dear friend, who was not only a We honor the men and women who all Members have 5 legislative days in professional hockey player, most peo- put on the badge and the uniform every which to revise and extend their re- ple know that, but a lot of people may day, Mr. Speaker, and go to work not marks and include extraneous material not realize he is also a retired police knowing whether they will ever make on the subject of my Special Order. lieutenant. So, he is, obviously, quali- it back to their homes, to their fami- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there fied to speak on this issue. lies, to their loved ones. objection to the request of the gen- Mr. STAUBER. Mr. Speaker, I thank I am honored to stand once again—I tleman from Louisiana? Representative JOHNSON for holding have done it for a lot of years now—to There was no objection. this incredibly important Special honor National Police Week and recog- Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Mr. Order this evening. nize the men and women who have paid Speaker, during our time tonight, my For 23 years, I had the privilege of it all. Many have given much, but the colleagues and I will recognize the serving my hometown of Duluth, Min- men and women in law enforcement great men and women of law enforce- nesota, as a police officer. I know first- who have laid down their lives to keep ment and the critical role they play in hand the sacrifices law enforcement of- us safe have given their all. keeping our local communities safe. ficers make for the safety and security Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance National Police Week is particularly of their communities. of my time. important this year. Of course, we ob- Policing is a noble profession and Mrs. TORRES of California. Mr. Speaker, I serve it annually, but we all know, often a dangerous one. Ninety-one offi- rise today to honor National Police Week, and over the last year, law enforcement has cers have been shot so far in 2021. the brave, dedicated, and selfless heroes who been under constant attack by the po- Despite this danger, countless men work tireless long hours to keep the public litical left in this country. Everyone and women still put on the uniform, safe in communities across this country. can see it with their own eyes. The left leave their loved ones behind, and put This is deeply personal to me, as someone has demanded to defund police depart- their own lives on the line every day. During National Police Week, we cel- whose own loved ones wear a badge, and as ments. Some Democrats, even elected ebrate and honor these heroes, but they someone who worked for nearly 18 years as officials, have even gone as far as to deserve our respect for more than just call for abolishing the police. a 9–1–1 dispatcher for the Los Angeles Police 1 week. They deserve it year-round and Yet, in the face of that madness, po- Department. so do their families. So I want to take this moment to say thank lice officers, nevertheless, continue to This past year has been especially you, not just to the men and women in uniform put their lives on the line every day to challenging for our law enforcement of- on our streets, but also to their counterparts in protect our communities, our families, ficers. There are some in the media and service who answer the call whenever some- and all of us. It is such a critical part some in this very Chamber who choose one dials 911. of who we are as Americans. to vilify our police officers for the ac- Dispatchers have a unique vantage on po- As has been noted, we have lost many tions of a few bad apples. Some have lice work—they know how harrowing the situa- more officers in the line of duty over even called to defund the police. This tions police officers face are; how important the past year, and we mourn those reckless and dangerous message has police work is to people in their most vulner- tragic losses. Despite the sacrificial had a chilling effect on our society. able moments; and how committed officers service and the bravery of law enforce- Low morale is causing some officers are to serving the public. ment, there are some Democrats even to retire early. New officer recruitment After all, dispatchers are the ones who an- in this body, Mr. Speaker, who con- is strained, and crime is on the rise in swer those calls for help in the first place. tinue to push the false and outrageous many cities. But dispatchers also play a key role in keep- narrative that police are actually This irresponsible rhetoric must ing our officers safe. They gather situational somehow to be regarded as enemies of change, and I call on all of my col- awareness, so our officers know what to ex- the communities they serve and that leagues to help. pect when they approach a scene; they send we don’t need them. We must all honor the noble profes- backup when more support is needed; and Well, tonight, my Republican col- sion of policing, which has provided they send medical help if the unthinkable hap- leagues and I are here to tell you that every one of us here in this Chamber pens and an officer is hurt. they are wrong. We need police offi- with safety and security. We must all So as we honor those who serve, let’s also cers, and we need law and order. Noth- encourage the American people to re- honor the people who keep them safe every ing makes this more apparent than the spect the rule of law and those who are step of the way. spike in violent crime and homicides entrusted to enforce it.

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Mr. MANN. Mr. Speaker, I thank the God bless, and may He protect you all. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman gentleman for hosting this tonight. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to com- b 1815 from Texas (Mr. NEHLS). Mr. NEHLS. Mr. Speaker, as a 30- memorate National Police Week. Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Mr. year law enforcement veteran, the I recognize the dedication of law en- Speaker, I thank the gentleman for rhetoric and hatred I have seen to- forcement officers on the thin blue those words straight from the heart, wards police these last 12 months is line, and condemn calls to disband, dis- and he speaks, as we said, with great disgusting. mantle, defund, or abolish the police. authority on it. No one dislikes bad police officers Rather than recognize the over Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman more than good police officers. Too 800,000 law enforcement officers in this from Arkansas (Mr. WOMACK), my often, we are quick to share the nega- country who do their job honorably neighboring State, who will speak with tive examples of law enforcement while each and every day, the far left has equal passion on the issue. failing to recognize excellent examples sought to demonize and defund our law Mr. WOMACK. Mr. Speaker, I thank in our communities. the gentleman for hosting this very im- enforcement based off the actions of Today, I will share a story about an portant series regarding law enforce- the few—the few who fail to uphold officer in my district and one of the ment. their oaths. finest law enforcement officers in Kan- Mr. Speaker, I, too, rise today to Every year in our country, there are sas: Michael Utz. honor the men and women in blue. more than 10 million arrests. Most Chief Utz began his career with the They have devoted their lives to keep- Americans never hear a word about the Garden City Police Department in 1984. ing our communities and families millions of arrests that happen without Over the next 36 years, he tirelessly safe—unflinching in this mission, even incident. served as a detective, sergeant, lieuten- when faced with growing hostility and Why is that? ant, captain, and ultimately chief of danger. These guardians stand on the Because it doesn’t sell headlines. It police. front lines, regardless of the peril to doesn’t fit the anti-law enforcement As police chief, Chief Utz led the de- themselves, not for praise or glory, but narrative. partment through the implementation to protect and serve the citizens and The hateful anti-law enforcement of a citywide strategic plan, including uphold law and order. And no matter rhetoric has led to violence and de- the development of the Law Enforce- the situation, they answer the call of struction in cities across our country. ment Explorer Program for students duty. We see it in Seattle, Minneapolis, Port- interested in pursuing law enforcement Mr. Speaker, as I speak, Officer Tyler land—city blocks burned, businesses as a career; the Police Chaplain Pro- Franks of the Prairie Grove Arkansas destroyed, and lives ruined forever. But gram for hurting families; the PEER Police Department is recovering, hav- we are not here today to focus on the Support Program for police officers ex- ing been shot in the line of duty just a anti-law enforcement zealots. periencing traumatic events; the few days ago. Officer Franks has under- This is National Police Week. We are Finney County Opioid Task Force; and gone multiple surgeries. He will endure here today to honor the 22,000 brave the Ethnic Empowerment Network. more, and, indeed, has a long road law enforcement officers who have Also during his tenure, Chief Utz en- ahead. Please pray for Officer Franks. given the ultimate sacrifice in the line couraged authentic relationships, and Let us also pay tribute to our fallen of duty. he especially worked to build two-way heroes. We honor the memory of Fay- In 2021, the names of 394 officers relationships with racial and ethnic etteville Police Officer Stephen Carr, killed in the line of duty were added to minorities. These relationships proved who, in December of 2019, was assas- the National Law Enforcement Officers to be vital after the 2016 terrorist bomb sinated while sitting in his patrol unit Memorial in Washington, D.C. Fifty- plot targeting a Garden City apart- behind the police department because nine of those brave men and women ment complex. of his uniform. We recognize the quick were from my home State of Texas. When the FBI reached out to Chief action of Corporal Seay Floyd and Offi- One of them, I knew. Utz about the bomb plot, he knew just cer Natalie Eucce, who immediately Fort Bend County Precinct 4 Con- what to do. He worked with the presi- acted and captured the assassin. stable Deputy Caleb Rule of Needville, dent of the East African Community We also remember Sebastian County Texas, tragically lost his life in a Center to convene a meeting with peo- Deputy Bill Cooper and Corporal Terry friendly fire incident involving one of ple in the community to discuss the in- Wayne Johnson, both of whom made my own sheriff’s deputies on May 29, cident before it even hit the news. Once the ultimate sacrifice in the line of 2020. It is a day I will never forget. the news broke about the foiled attack, duty. Caleb is survived by his wife, Eden; Chief Utz made it his personal mission Mr. Speaker, these are just a few ex- and four children, Annie, Rosalan, to work alongside impacted families amples of the real sacrifices and dan- Mark and Lizzie. May God bless them. and protect them from further danger. gers faced by our brave officers every It is stories like Caleb’s and the hun- In March, Mike retired with more day. I am eternally grateful for those dreds of other brave law enforcement than 36 years in law enforcement, and who wear the badge and keep the Third officers who sacrifice their lives in the Courtney Prewitt was sworn in as the District safe. line of duty every year, who remind us Garden City chief of police. This National Police Week, I thank just how dangerous serving in law en- I am honored to recognize Chief Utz every noble law enforcement officer in forcement is. The focus not only this and his family for their service to our Arkansas and across our Nation for week but every week should be on their local communities, and to congratulate their dedicated service. We salute bravery, service, and sacrifice. They Courtney on his new role, and to cele- them. damn well deserve our respect and sup- brate good law enforcement officers Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Mr. port today and every day. across the First District of Kansas and Speaker, I thank my friend from Ar- Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Mr. around the country who put on a uni- kansas. We do join him in those pray- Speaker, I thank the sheriff for his form every day and promise to protect ers for Officer Franks and the others service and that passion. It is appro- and serve. around the country who are recovering priate tonight, of course. In their honor, I cosponsored several from this violence that so many law Mr. Speaker, I yield next to the gen- pieces of pro-law enforcement legisla- enforcement officers have had to en- tleman from Kansas’ big First District. tion, including a resolution con- dure over the past year. The district, I think, has 63 counties. It demning calls to defund the police; the

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They which honors by name the 384 officers America must stand with and stand try to keep our neighborhoods safe. who were killed in the line of duty in for our law enforcement officers. Happy They are the ones who put their lives 2020. National Police Week. on the line every single day, who may This resolution underscores the Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Mr. not go home. They are the ones who steadfast support and appreciation for Speaker, I thank the gentleman for are the pillars of every community in law enforcement. As we honor National those important words. our great country. Police Week, it is important to take a Mr. Speaker, I am happy to yield So on National Police Week, the moment to remember the sacrifices next to a gentleman from Utah, a number one thing we need to learn not many officers, as well as their families, freshman who has made a big mark just on this specific week, but in every have made. here in the First District of Utah. He is week, is that we need to show them the b 1830 also a former officer of the U.S. For- necessary honor and respect that they eign Service. deserve. Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Mr. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman Mr. Speaker, we have all seen the Speaker, I thank the gentleman for his from Utah (Mr. MOORE). videos that get thrown in front of us. comments. Mr. MOORE of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I We have seen the handful of acts that Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentle- rise today to make a simple point in all Americans find distasteful. But the woman from New York (Ms. TENNEY), support of the women and men serving uniform, that badge, the officers that another important voice to this Special in uniform across America. We must serve every day, they serve our com- Order tonight, my friend and colleague reject the myopic narrative that the munities with honor and with distinc- and classmate. We mentioned earlier actions of a dishonorable very few tion. So it is really my pleasure and how important New York is in this should dominate how we view, appre- my honor to honor all those officers, whole issue, particularly this year with ciate, and honor our police force. including the ones in this very Capitol, the rapid rise in New York City, in par- Prior to Congress, I worked as a con- who protect us every single day. ticular, of their homicide rate and vio- sultant with professionals in many in- All Americans need to remember lent crime. I know she has a lot to say dustries. I never met anyone in any that, that when times get tough, and on the issue. field who wasn’t interested in improv- you really need help, 911 is right there, Ms. TENNEY. Mr. Speaker, I thank ing their performance, and our police and our officers show up and they are Mr. JOHNSON so much for holding this force is no different. However, if we always ready to protect and serve. very important evening of Special Or- continue to criticize and demonize our Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Mr. ders to honor National Police Week. I officers as a whole, we may find our- Speaker, I thank the gentleman from am so honored to be here on behalf of selves in a position where good, honor- Florida for his remarks. our men and women in blue, who do able men and women, professionals like Mr. Speaker, from there, I am de- such a great job supporting us. fallen Officer Nathan Lyday from lighted to go north a bit. We will go to Mr. Speaker, I just wanted to put out Ogden, Utah, who was killed almost my friend GT THOMPSON, who is the a few facts on this that I thought one year ago in the line of duty, are no ranking member on the House Com- would be interesting to our listeners. longer willing to wear the badge. mittee on Agriculture, and who hap- There are over 800,000 law enforcement I am so grateful for our Nation’s po- pens to represent the largest geo- officers across the United States serv- lice force. They need our backing now, graphical district in the State of Penn- ing and protecting our communities, more than ever, and it is our duty to sylvania, in terms of congressional dis- and I commend them as they serve at support them as we learn and move for- tricts. great personal risk. ward from recent tragic events. Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. These public servants intervene daily Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Mr. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman in dangerous and life-threatening situ- Speaker, I thank my friend and I ap- and I appreciate his leadership on this ations to deescalate tensions, to pro- preciate his remarks. Special Order of standing with those vide emergency care, to apprehend Mr. Speaker, from Utah, we will who stand for us each and every night. criminals, to defend the most vulner- move over to one of our favorite rep- These are folks, members of our law able, and to protect the constitutional resentatives from the great State of enforcement, who, because of what rights of all Americans. Florida. they do, because of their courage, be- Over the past year, law enforcement Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman cause of their commitment, we can officers have faced unprecedented chal- from Florida (Mr. DONALDS), a fresh- sleep without concern and fear and we lenges in the face of the COVID–19 pan- man who also made a big mark here can make our way throughout the day. demic and rising violent crime. In 2020, and who came from the Florida House Mr. Speaker, I rise today during this 264 law enforcement officers died in the of Representatives. National Police Week to honor these line of duty. In my community alone, Mr. DONALDS. Mr. Speaker, I want men and women in blue. Established by we have tragically lost friends in law to cut to the chase this evening. It is a a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, enforcement, over a dozen in just my story I don’t really tell much, but National Police Week plays a special community who were killed in the line when I was 16 years old, I was held up recognition to those law enforcement of duty. That is just way too many. at gunpoint. I was coming home from officers who have lost their lives in the In 2021, across the Nation, 49 law en- basketball practice, and it was dark. line of duty for the safety and the pro- forcement officers have died, making it Frankly, they just came right out of a tection of others. the deadliest period for law enforce- bodega on the corner. National Police Week is sponsored by ment in decades. When I got home, the first thing my the National Law Enforcement Officers Amidst these unparalleled chal- mother did—well, first, she tried to Memorial Fund and supported by a va- lenges, unfortunately, politicians in stop me from going back after the peo- riety of organizations to honor the law Washington and around the country ple who robbed me because I was very enforcement community. The mission have perpetuated this idea that law en- upset. I was 16 and I was robbed and I of the National Law Enforcement Offi- forcement officers are the enemy. If was angry. But then she called the po- cers Memorial Fund is to tell the story any of you watched or saw the wonder- lice, and they came promptly and they of American law enforcement, honor ful law enforcement officer, who is also did everything they could to try to find the fallen, and make it safer for those the mother of a young child, saving the people who assaulted me. who serve. that toddler shot in Times Square, car- You see, in community after commu- Over the past year, our law enforce- rying this young child to safety, it nity across our country, the police are ment officers have been in the spot- would warm anyone’s heart.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:51 May 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12MY7.107 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H2258 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 12, 2021 We know how hard they work and empowered criminals and put those on this important Special Order on Na- how much they care for their commu- most vulnerable in harm’s way. tional Police Week. nities. All Americans want bad police offi- Mr. Speaker, it is National Police But, unfortunately, some have gone cers to be held accountable, but all Week, and I rise today to join my col- so far as to create a dangerous move- Americans also want to be safe in their leagues in support of the men and ment, known as defund the police, that own communities. Police officers risk women of law enforcement. demonizes the police, imperils our pub- their lives every day to try to make We ask law enforcement to do an im- lic safety, and needlessly divides our that a reality. Congress should focus possible job, and they do it with profes- communities. on making sure our police departments sionalism, compassion, and grace. My priorities in Congress are to sup- have the resources they need to keep Their days are spent putting them- port law enforcement and bring our criminals off the street while imple- selves in harm’s way to keep us safe, communities back together. We must menting the needed reforms to hold ac- and they are always on call. For that move beyond the divisive and dam- countable bad officers. alone, they deserve our gratitude. aging rhetoric, mend the relationships Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Mr. But the men and women of law en- between police and the communities Speaker, I thank Mr. BAIRD. I appre- forcement do so much more, and I want they serve, and give our police officers ciate those comments. them to know that there are many of the legal protections and tools they Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to yield us who are not afraid to stand up and need to do their jobs safely and effec- to the gentlewoman from California say that we support you. We see the tively. (Mrs. KIM). sacrifices you make and the good that We have done some of this in our Mrs. KIM of California. Mr. Speaker, you do. We see the time that you spend community, and I want to highlight I thank the gentleman from Louisiana away from your family and the emo- for hosting this Special Order tonight. just one chief of police, Mark Williams, tional toll the job takes on you. As we celebrate National Police from the city of Utica, who has worked I think of my many friends and fam- Week, I would like to also add my extensively in community policing pro- ily who are police officers and the hard voice to recognizing the brave men and grams, which has tremendously work that they do. They will always women who put their lives on the line brought down the crime rate in terms have a special place in my heart. to keep our communities safe across of interactions with police. We still Even as the profession faces unprece- California’s 39th District and beyond. have challenges out there, but he is dented scrutiny, the men and women of We also honor those who have paid the working hard to try to invest in com- law enforcement still do their jobs with ultimate price in the line of duty. munity policing programs. pride because, for them, it is about We need money and resources to do I am proud to support our law en- more than just a paycheck. It is about that, and we would not be successful if forcement and their important hard serving their neighbors. we actually defunded the police and work that they do each and every day. I ask my colleagues to join me in didn’t give them the opportunity to From Captain Steven Tousey and Dep- supporting, not defunding, law enforce- work with these communities to re- uty Louis Denver with the Walnut Dia- ment. Let’s take care of those who cruit people, people in the neighbor- mond Bar Sheriff’s Station in Los An- take care of us. Together, let’s work on hoods who want to protect their own geles County, who I rode along with, by making our communities better. communities and who actually care. the way, last week, to Orange County Toward these objectives, I look for- Sheriff Don Barnes and their hard- To the men and women of law en- ward to working with my colleagues on working team, I am always talking to forcement in Minnesota and around the both sides of the aisle. We have to solve our law enforcement across Los Ange- country, thank you. these problems. It is essential to our les, Orange, and San Bernardino Coun- Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Mr. safety. It is an essential role of govern- ties about how I can help make sure Speaker, I thank Mrs. FISCHBACH. That ment to keep us safe. Our constituents that they have the support and re- is an important perspective from the are depending on us. sources needed to perform their de- great State of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague manding jobs and to learn how I, in Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Louisiana for doing this. I really Congress, can support our police offi- from North Carolina (Mr. MURPHY). appreciate the effort. cers. Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina. Mr. Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Mr. I would also like to recognize the Speaker, today, we celebrate National Speaker, I thank my friend and appre- men and women of our Capitol Police Police Week. After the year our police ciate those remarks. That is an impor- here in Congress who put their lives on officers have endured, where radical ac- tant perspective. the line to protect not only the Mem- tivists sought to defund them, even Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to yield bers of Congress but our staffs and all with asinine proposals to abolish them, to the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. the House staff behind the scenes who it has never been more important to BAIRD), a gentleman who also knows make this place run. We are so grateful show our appreciation to them. quite a bit about sacrificial service to for you and appreciate each and every For months, we have heard anti- the country and our communities. one of you. American activists, and even some of Mr. BAIRD. Mr. Speaker, today, I This National Police Week, I encour- our colleagues, tell us that the act of rise to show my support for our men age all of us to take the time to thank policing is inherently evil and and women in law enforcement. a police officer in your area. It is be- unfixable. But, Mr. Speaker, nothing Unfortunately, there is a growing cause of our police officers that we can could be further from the truth. movement across this country that is live our daily lives each and every day Last year alone, 264 police officers trying to defund police departments knowing that we are kept safe. from across this country gave their and disparage the character of all of Mr. Speaker, I am proud to be stand- lives while protecting their commu- our police officers. This movement is ing here and back the blue. nities. Throughout it all, the over- having deadly consequences on our Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Mr. whelming majority of police officers communities. Speaker, I thank Mrs. KIM. You are so are good men and women who have We are starting to see what happens right that we need to back the blue, stepped up for their communities and when we defund the police. For the and I am so grateful to be joined by so built mutual trust that is vital to them first time in decades, violent crime is many colleagues that share that senti- doing their jobs. rising in the United States. Major ment. Sure, there are bad apples out there. American cities saw a 33 percent in- Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to yield I am a physician. We have bad apples in crease in homicides in 2020. Many of to the gentlewoman from Minnesota medicine, but we don’t seek to abolish these cities took the advice from radi- (Mrs. FISCHBACH), another freshman doctors or the practice of medicine. cals and slashed their police depart- who has made a real mark here on Cap- Nobody dislikes bad officers more ments, with the ultimate goal of itol Hill and who is very passionate than good officers because they give defunding them. about this issue as well. the good officers a bad reputation. These reckless decisions didn’t make Mrs. FISCHBACH. Mr. Speaker, I Ninety-nine percent of police officers our communities safer. Instead, it only thank my colleague for yielding to me do their jobs with fairness, integrity,

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Unsurprisingly, this gerous situations and, by their cour- only honor them 1 week every year, we has contributed to the biggest crime age, ensure the protection of those must continually show our support by wave of the 21st century, making their whom they serve. Many make the ulti- resisting any and all attempts to jobs even harder and destroying dec- mate sacrifice in service to their com- defund our police. ades of progress. munities. Every day, our police officers wake For instance, New York defunded For these reasons, and so many more, up, put on a uniform, and go out into their police by $1 billion. The result is our Nation owes these heroes a debt of the communities that they serve to a 97 percent increase in shootings and a gratitude. This National Police Week, protect us not knowing if they will re- 45 percent increase in homicides, espe- know that we salute police officers, not turn home to their families that cially crime in minority communities. just today but every day. We are with evening. They continually put their Make no mistake, these horrifying them, and we are grateful for all they lives on the line. statistics can be traced directly back do to keep us safe. I recently was humbled to honor nu- to defunding the police. If it can hap- Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. May I merous officers in my home of Orchard pen to this legendary police depart- inquire as to how much time is remain- Park, New York, and Lancaster, New ment in the country, the NYPD, it can ing, Mr. Speaker? York, who rescued residents from burn- happen anywhere, in your neighbor- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- ing buildings and brush fires while they hood also. tleman has 23 minutes remaining. were off duty. In reality, we should be investing Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Mr. We need police, and we need more more in our police. The job of a police Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from young people to seek out a career serv- officer is an incredibly difficult one. the First District of the great State of ing their communities in law enforce- They are often asked to make split-sec- Alabama (Mr. CARL). ment. Unfortunately, the recent ond decisions, which have enormous Mr. CARL. Mr. Speaker, I thank my stereotyping of police over the last consequences. This is why we should be colleague from Louisiana for yielding. year has been a severe deterrent to new providing them with more resources Mr. Speaker, I rise on this year’s Na- members joining and also caused mas- and training rather than demonizing tional Police Week to recognize the sive retirements of existing law en- them. brave men and women in law enforce- forcement, making all our commu- I, along with my fellow Republican ment all over the country, as well as nities less safe. colleagues, will continue to stand by honoring the many police officers who The assault from the left on our po- the men and women in blue who faith- have lost their lives in the line of duty. lice must come to an end. It is impera- fully and sacrificially serve their com- While some folks around this country tive that we properly fund, equip, and munities and keep our families safe. and across the aisle are calling for support law enforcement on the local, Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Mr. defunding and debanding the police de- State, and Federal level. Speaker, I thank my friend for those partment, I am proud to be a strong To conclude, our police are heroes important words. You are exactly supporter of our law enforcement, and and deserve to be honored as such. I right. They need to be better funded I will always back the blue. join my colleagues in thanking them and given greater resources and greater Nothing was more obvious than this this week for their bravery and their training, and we support that because last week and a half when I was with service. we back the blue. the Border Patrol. We have got to put Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Mr. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman more money into our law enforcement. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for his from Pennsylvania (Mr. KELLER), a We are choking them down. We have perspective from New York. We will go dear friend who certainly shares that got to get them more resources. Now from coast to coast out West back to sentiment. more than ever, police officers are in California. Mr. KELLER. Mr. Speaker, service to need of increasing resources as well as Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman our Nation comes in many forms, but increasing support from our commu- from the Eighth District of California none is more foundational to upholding nities that they serve. (Mr. OBERNOLTE). our laws and protecting our commu- Police officers are willing. They Mr. OBERNOLTE. Mr. Speaker, I nities than the service of America’s choose an incredible and tough job thank the gentleman, my colleague men and women in blue. with long hours and not enough pay, so from Louisiana, for yielding. On the surface, celebrating National it is critical for us to give them sup- I am honored to join in helping to Police Week means taking a moment port and the respect that they deserve. celebrate National Police Week where to thank police officers for their serv- I will continue doing all I can do to we take a moment out of our lives to ice. support law enforcement in south Ala- honor the commitment and the sac- Looking deeper, National Police bama and all over the country. I en- rifice of the men in blue and the men Week gives each of us a chance to re- courage all my colleagues to support and women in uniform who help keep flect on the critical role that law en- and fully fund the police. our communities safe. forcement plays in our society and to Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Mr. I represent one of the largest dis- reaffirm our commitment to their im- Speaker, I thank my friend from the tricts in the United States, and, cer- portant work. great State of Alabama for his re- tainly, the largest district in Cali- Respect for law and order is nec- marks. Indeed, these are concerns that fornia. It is very challenging to police, essary to build a strong community. we share from coast to coast. We will and my constituents rely on the abili- Our vision forward increases funding go back up to the great State of New ties of the police to uphold the rule of for law enforcement to improve edu- York and hear from my friend who is a law and to keep them safe in a very cation and ensure police have the tools legislator and former Secretary of rural setting. to keep themselves and their commu- State. Our law enforcement agencies in nities safe. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman California’s Eighth District have done from the State of New York (Mr. JA- a tremendous job of this. Just this b 1845 COBS). year, the San Bernardino County Po- Now more than ever, we must stand Mr. JACOBS of New York. Mr. lice Department and Sheriff’s Depart- united in our fight against Washington Speaker, I rise today to express my ment have seized over 100 pounds of Democrats’ radical calls to defund our support and gratitude for the members fentanyl. That is over half a million police. This rhetoric is dangerous and of law enforcement bravely serving my pills that they have kept off the street.

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People have politicized this issue, event in which they reclaimed almost some of the legislation that we passed and it is turning them against law en- 200 pounds of unused prescription medi- here in this very own House to take forcement, and it is a terrible, terrible cation, keeping those toxic substances away qualified immunity from the po- situation. out of our landfill and out of our water lice so that anybody can sue them per- Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman supply. sonally is wrong. from the Sixth District of the great In Mono County, the Mono County I will continue to stand up for the po- State of Tennessee (Mr. ROSE). Sheriff’s Department recently imple- lice, I will continue to stand up for the Mr. ROSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today mented a 911 text to 911 system that public, and I will continue to stand up to salute the incredibly brave patriots will help the residents of Inyo County for public safety. who keep America safe. This National reach law enforcement services when Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Mr. Police Week, I want to share my pro- they need it. If you know that county, Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman found appreciation to members of our Mr. Speaker, then you know how rural from Arizona for her remarks. We will law enforcement community, our offi- it is and how much those community stand up for the police. cers, deputies, and troopers, and espe- constituents depend on a responsive po- Mr. Speaker, you have heard many cially those law enforcement officers lice force. comments and similar sentiments here who have lost their lives in the line of I know there has been a lot of discus- tonight. It has been echoed over and duty for the safety and protection of sion in this body and in legislatures over. others. across the country about police reform Mr. Speaker, I yield to one more of America is the land of opportunity this year. What I wish that all of our my colleagues who is from the Sixth because we are a nation of laws. For constituents knew is that there is District of the great State of Wisconsin our Nation to remain strong, we must broad, bipartisan agreement on 90 per- (Mr. GROTHMAN). have law and order. cent of that legislation. We can solve Mr. GROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I Low morale is permeating police de- this problem in a way that implements stand to honor our policemen and partments across our Nation as rioters police reform, but at the same time, re- -women on National Police Week. Few and lawbreakers repeatedly vilify, de- specting the role that our law enforce- things in this job are more illu- monize, and verbally attack the thin ment members fill in serving our com- minating than doing a ride-along with blue line. I will tell you here today: munity that provides them the train- local law enforcement, and I strongly any violence against law enforcement ing and the resources that they need to suggest to those people out there who must end, and it must end now. do their jobs, and that honors the role think we have to change the laws to Fair treatment in the justice system that they play in protecting our com- harm the police, contact their local po- is critical, but it will not be achieved munities. lice or sheriff’s department, do a ride- by the defund the police movement and So happy National Police Week, and along, and find out what their job is cop-free zones. Lawlessness without po- I thank our men and women in uni- really like. lice equals crime and the destruction form. The week should be uncontroversial of our Republic. Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Mr. except for recently ambitious politi- In my State, Tennesseans know that Speaker, I thank my friend for those cians have decided to get reelected by the men and women who serve in law comments. tearing down the police. Black Lives enforcement are some of the best peo- Mrs. LESKO is another good friend Matter, an organization founded by a ple in our communities. They run to- and colleague. We trust her voice on so Marxist, attacks the police for racism. many things. Nothing highlights the wards danger, never away, and they I ran across a local schoolteacher edu- risk their lives to protect us and our need for law and order more than the cating his students that police are rac- current crisis at the border created by families. Those who serve in law en- ists. The Democratic Party passed a forcement deserve the respect of every the Biden administration. She has seen bill out of this House making it easier this firsthand as she represents Ari- citizen every day. to sue a police officer. I thank our law enforcement officers zona. This is one of the strange situations Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentle- for what they do every day, and this in which the crisis politicians talking National Police Week we respect, woman from Arizona (Mrs. LESKO). about is actually going in the opposite Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I thank honor, and remember those we have direction. I picked some statistics I Mr. JOHNSON for yielding. lost. could find at random. In 1971, 50 years For the past year, we have heard dan- b 1900 gerous calls to disband, defund, and ago, New York had 93 people killed by Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Mr. dismantle the police. the police. Up until 1996, it was rarely Guess what? under 20 people a year. Now it is rarely Speaker, I am happy to yield to the Since then, dangerous crimes have over 10 people a year who are killed by gentleman from the Third District of skyrocketed. the police. There are reports on a study the great State of Texas (Mr. TAYLOR). Is it any wonder? of people who died in the 30 largest cit- Mr. TAYLOR. Mr. Speaker, I thank We have also seen a rising number of ies in the United States. There has the gentleman from Louisiana for police officers killed or wounded in the been a 37 percent reduction in police yielding. line of duty. This is totally unaccept- shootings leading to deaths. I often brag to my congressional col- able, and the effort to vilify the police Harvard economist Roland Fryer re- leagues that I hope one day America is to blame. ports police are 47 percent less likely could be like the Third District of Our Nation’s police officers are brave to discharge a weapon when attacked Texas. It is a truly magnificent county, and hardworking men and women who by a Black man, and Heather Mac Don- Collin County. One of the many factors put themselves on the front line each ald in the proceedings of the National that has led to the success of our com- and every day to protect us and my Academy of Sciences reports that if munity is the hardworking police offi- constituents. These officers deserve to there is a bias in police shootings after cers who undoubtedly have played a go home to their families at the end of crime rates are taken into account, it significant role. the day. is against White civilians. This National Police Week, we re- I am grateful for the sacrifices of our The wholesale antipolice hysteria has member those officers who have made law enforcement officers in Arizona dramatically increased homicides in the ultimate sacrifice in the line of and throughout the entire Nation. Milwaukee and other big cities as the duty. Both, during the National Police Week police become more passive. Wake up, I am proud to recognize the Collin and every single day, I will support our America. Familiarize yourself with the County police officers who risk their law enforcement and defend the police. statistics, and stand up to the politi- own lives and well-being to make our

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Because the Federal Govern- neighbors, small business owners, non- daily inspiration in the Word of God. ment is disincentivizing people from profits, and local officials collaborate On National Police Week, it is appro- working. Many people are making with police departments to ensure priate to note that we find there a use- more money off unemployment insur- Collin County remains one of the very ful reminder about the noble calling of ance than they would if they were back best places in America to live, work, those who serve our communities so at work, and that is having a crippling and raise a family. bravely. Indeed, it is a divine calling, impact on Main Streets across Amer- Let this National Police Week serve and I think those who are calling for ica, including in my district. as a reminder that, in times of disaster the defunding and the disrespect of our People in Washington need to hear or crisis, police officers are the ones police need to remember that it was these stories. Southern Illinois is home who run toward the danger. Our brave God himself who ordained that author- to Belleville Boot Company, a military officers go above and beyond to protect ity. boot manufacturer founded in 1904. A our communities, and I can never In the 13th chapter of the book of Ro- year ago, they employed nearly 240 thank them enough. mans, it is subtitled Submission to workers in Belleville. But after each Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Mr. Governing Authorities. I just want to round of stimulus checks, as good as Speaker, I thank the gentleman from read that in closing tonight, Mr. they may be, they had fewer and fewer Texas for those great words. Speaker. It begins in verse 1 of Chapter workers showing up. Now, their work- I yield to the gentleman from Florida 13: force has dropped to 26 percent, and (Mr. GIMENEZ), a very important voice Let everyone be subject to the governing they can’t find enough workers to fill and someone who has been on the front authorities, for there is no authority except the openings. lines of community service, a first re- that which God himself has established. The In Alton, the Kreative Kids Learning sponder, a fire chief, which is my favor- authorities that exist have been established Center has helped educate local chil- ite previous job of his, although he has by God. dren for 51 years. The owner, Keith, been a mayor as well. Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has says that they currently have 21 em- Mr. GIMENEZ. Mr. Speaker, this instituted, and those who do so will bring ployees but are desperate for more. He week, we honor our incredible law en- judgment on themselves. runs ads in the newspaper, online, and forcement officers who work tirelessly For rulers hold no terror for those who do on social media, offering a good wage, to keep our communities safe. At a mo- right, but for those who do wrong. Do you yet he received zero applications—zero. ment when some Americans have lost want to be free from fear of the one in au- He has even had to turn children confidence in our country’s institu- thority? Then do what is right and you will away because he is so short of staff. tions, we must come together to forge be commended. In Carbondale, Illinois, Mary Lou’s For the one in authority is God’s servant a new path of unity and purpose by ad- for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, Grill has been a local staple since 1962, dressing every injustice while acknowl- for rulers do not bear the sword for no rea- serving up the most famous biscuits edging the positive actions of our po- son. They are God’s servants, agents of and gravy in town. On a telephone lice officers. wrath to bring punishment on the wrong- town hall last night, Marilynn, the This week, I cosponsored the JUS- doer. owner of Mary Lou’s, shared that her TICE Act to provide needed police re- Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the food suppliers are unable to hire form to help ensure positive, fair polic- authorities, not only because of possible pun- enough people to run their facilities. ing. This legislation helps ensure law ishment but also as a matter of conscience. That potentially means food shortages This is also why you pay taxes, for the au- enforcement agencies and officers are thorities are God’s servants who give their and skyrocketing prices for res- kept safe. full time to governing. taurants and customers. I know firsthand the importance of Give to everyone what you owe them: If Before COVID–19, the Broadway body cameras, not only for account- you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then Grille in Sparta, Illinois, had more ap- ability, but also for the safety of every revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, plicants than they had positions to fill. law enforcement officer. As mayor of then honor. But now, Justin, the owner, says that Miami-Dade County, I was one of the Mr. Speaker, I conclude tonight with some former employees have told him first in the country to implement a that admonition, that we give honor they will not seek a job as long as they program putting body cameras on our where honor is due. That is what Na- are getting unemployment benefits. police officers. This legislation will tional Police Week is about. He is so short-staffed that he doesn’t help replicate what we did in Miami- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance have enough people to answer the Dade County across the country by of my time. phone most nights. If he can’t find providing $500 million for State and f workers soon, he isn’t sure what he will local law enforcement agencies to do. EXTENDED UNEMPLOYMENT BEN- equip officers with body cameras. This is not just a southern Illinois EFITS ARE HURTING MAIN Police officers deserve to know we issue. It touches every community STREET have their backs. Their commitment to across this country. That is why I have their communities, their willingness to The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. invited several of my colleagues to put their lives on the line to keep our AUCHINCLOSS). Under the Speaker’s an- highlight how their districts have been children and grandchildren safe, must nounced policy of January 4, 2021, the impacted. be commended and not attacked. It is Chair recognizes the gentleman from I will start, first off, by yielding to time to step up and give our police offi- Illinois (Mr. BOST) for 30 minutes. the gentlewoman from Indiana (Mrs. cers the support they deserve. GENERAL LEAVE WALORSKI), ranking member of the Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. I thank Mr. BOST. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- Subcommittee on Worker and Family the gentleman for that voice of author- mous consent that Members have 5 leg- Support. She has many stories I am ity on the issue. islative days to revise and extend their sure she can tell. Mr. Speaker, I have been honored to remarks. Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I be joined on the floor by so many col- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there thank my colleague for hosting this leagues from around the country to- objection to the request of the gen- critical Special Order to discuss the night to honor our law enforcement of- tleman from Illinois? ongoing impact of enhanced unemploy- ficers this National Police Week. There was no objection. ment benefits on Main Street busi- I was sitting here as I was listening Mr. BOST. Mr. Speaker, I am a small nesses, the American workforce, and to the speeches tonight, and I was re- business man. We own a small business, our economic recovery.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:51 May 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12MY7.115 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H2262 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 12, 2021 Like many of my colleagues, I have The American people have faced un- In God we trust. seen ‘‘help wanted’’ signs all over my precedented challenges since last Mr. BOST. Mr. Speaker, I thank the district. I have heard from local job spring. Now, safe and effective vaccines former speaker because of his experi- creators about the difficulties they have given us renewed hope that we ence in small business and running a face in hiring workers they need just to can defeat COVID–19, rebuild our econ- business for a majority of his life. stay open. Many have told me they omy, and return to normal life. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the can’t even get people to show up for an Let’s not put our recovery at risk by gentlewoman from West Virginia (Mrs. interview. pushing workers to the sidelines of this MILLER). Enhanced Federal unemployment economy. Let’s get Americans back to Mrs. MILLER of West Virginia. Mr. benefits made sense last year as a way work, Main Street businesses back on Speaker, I rise today to share stories of to keep those who lost a job and to re- their feet, and the American Dream employers across the country who are duce the economic impact of govern- back on track for every single Amer- struggling to find and hire employees. ment-imposed business closures and ican. According to April’s disastrous jobs stay-at-home orders. But now, we are Mr. BOST. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the report, there are 8.1 million job open- facing a much different situation gentleman from Texas (Mr. WILLIAMS). ings in the United States. Employers today. Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas. Mr. Speak- can’t fill them and, as a result, can’t Safe and effective vaccines are bring- er, I rise to voice my concerns about operate their businesses effectively. ing us closer to defeating COVID–19. the current state of the economy and The extended unemployment hand- Employers have updated their facilities the worker shortages that employers outs my colleagues across the aisle and operations so workers can safely face due to the Democrats’ extended keep reauthorizing incentivize workers return back to work. Businesses are unemployment benefits. to stay at home and collect unemploy- fully operating. As a small business owner for 51 ment rather than go to work. Now is the time to reconnect unem- years, I have seen a lot. I know first- I have talked with countless small ployed workers with their jobs, but en- hand how challenging a year of govern- business owners who cannot compete hanced jobless benefits are discour- ment-mandated shutdowns have been with these handouts and are facing a aging Americans from returning to for business owners. grave workforce shortage. work, making it impossible for busi- The enhanced unemployment bene- I recently visited with manufacturers nesses to hire. fits in last year’s CARES Act were in Minnesota. They have had to reduce The Democrats’ partisan $1.9 trillion meant to be temporary and targeted to their output on medical device orders spending bill extended supplemental the effects of this COVID–19 pandemic. by 20 percent because workers, who unemployment benefits of $300 per they pay between $14 and $16 an hour, week until September 6. At this level, Now, over a year later, and thanks to the success of Operation Warp Speed are making more on unemployment nearly 40 percent of jobless Americans and choosing to stay at home. can make more on unemployment than and the Trump administration’s focus on vaccine development, the economy Paying people not to work won’t help they can by returning to work. us recover from COVID–19. We must en- Main Street businesses shouldn’t is ready to fully open. Yet, millions of courage people to get back into the have to compete with the Federal Gov- Americans who can return to work are workforce and not stay on the side- ernment for workers. In fact, they choosing a government paycheck over lines. can’t compete with the Federal Gov- earning an income. The opportunity to work hard and ernment for workers. The labor short- Unemployment was never meant to get ahead is a pillar of the American age currently is crushing small busi- be a full-time job. We are telling people Dream. Pursuing a career, providing nesses, which are fighting to keep their it is a career, for crying out loud, and businesses alive while coming out of a living off the government for more for a family, and supporting our com- pandemic. than 26 weeks while you are capable of munities, these are the things we In late March, I hosted a virtual working will only delay our economic should encourage and celebrate. roundtable and heard from a Hoosier recovery. We have got the vaccines. Now it is who owns a small insulation company. In Texas’ 25th Congressional District, time to get back to work. He told me: It has been quite the bur- hundreds of small businesses are feel- Mr. BOST. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 den to have all these tools on hand and ing the effects. They simply cannot op- minutes to the gentlewoman from all these trucks in the driveway and to erate their businesses if employees South Carolina (Ms. MACE). put people in the seats to get them to refuse to return to work. States need Ms. MACE. Mr. Speaker, for the last be able to drive to homes to provide in- to enforce unemployment laws. If em- eight years, Charleston, South Caro- sulation when nobody wants to come to ployees are offered a job and they lina, has been named the number one work. refuse it, unemployment benefits city to travel to. Even despite the Just last week, we saw the undeni- should immediately expire. COVID–19 pandemic, we have seen able impact of these misguided policies Enhanced weekly payments will con- thousands of folks come and visit our when the monthly jobs report showed tinue to eliminate the incentive to re- beautiful, historic city. hiring slowing to a crawl in April in turn to work. Under no circumstances In the next 10 days, Charleston is this country, despite millions of job should they continue past September. going to welcome a PGA Tournament openings. Vaccines are widely available if peo- in Kiawah, South Carolina. There is op- My biggest fear is that we will see ple so choose, but there are no longer portunity everywhere. Our airports are permanent job loss across our economy excuses to remain on the sidelines. full. We are seeing a record number of as small businesses close their doors travelers this month and this year because they can’t hire workers that b 1915 alone. People are on the roads driving they need. Before the pandemic, we had the to our beautiful city. Yet with all of But it is not too late to avoid this greatest economy in modern history. this great tourism that we are having, outcome. I recently joined Ways and Certainly the best I have seen in 51 we are having a massive labor short- Means Republican leader KEVIN BRADY years. For all the right reasons, and age. in introducing the Reopening America with thanks to the 2017 Tax Cuts and Take, for example, one of my friends, by Supporting Workers and Businesses Jobs Act passed by President Trump Wade Boals, who owns Saltwater Cow- Act. Our bill would turn extra unem- and Republicans, we had more jobs boys in Mt. Pleasant, a beautiful wa- ployment benefits into a back-to-work than people. terfront restaurant where you can bonus that would incentivize these However, under President Biden and enjoy sunsets and a great cocktail or workers to come back to work instead House Democrats, we have more jobs adult beverage of your choice. Rather of staying on unemployment. The leg- than people, because what they ulti- than be excited about all this tourism, islation would also reinstate the Fed- mately want is to make Americans re- he is desperate to find help, desperate eral requirement that those receiving liant on the government. It is simply to find workers and staff to work his unemployment benefits be engaged in called socialism. It is victims versus restaurant. So imagine a restaurant actively searching for a job. patriots. that once had 20 employees now has

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And Wade is offering great bene- more difficult when the schools were fusing to see that they represent the fits, great salary, right on the water- closed. very real struggles our small busi- front. There is no better place to work While her business has seen cus- nesses and communities are facing. than Mt. Pleasant, right on the water. tomers return, many of her employees Just this weekend, I hosted our an- The $1.9 trillion COVID relief pack- have not. Unfortunately, most of nual job fair in central Washington, age, meant as a short-term financial Jessie’s employees opted to stay home and the changes that I saw were stark. solution to help those most in need, and collect expanded unemployment Dozens of employers, who represented has really turned into an entitlement. benefits rather than return to the everything from the agricultural indus- We are making people dependent on workforce. The additional $300 means try to law enforcement offices, res- the Federal Government for their day- that most of the part-time employees taurants, distribution centers, to gov- to-day life, when opportunity is all are now making more on unemploy- ernment contractors handling nuclear around them every day, even in the ment than they were making at their cleanup, were all looking to hire hun- middle of the pandemic. job. While Jessie is responsible for the dreds of people. It turns out, when you pay people to education and care of her children, she And guess what? stay at home and not go to work, they now has the additional stress of pick- Less than 100 applicants showed up. Two years ago, we had 500 attendees actually do that; they stay at home. ing up extra shifts to cover for the em- competing for many of the same kinds Wade is just one example. There are ployees who aren’t coming back. But it doesn’t have to be this way. of jobs. examples everywhere. Literally every- Now, I know that our small busi- one in every industry that I talk to, We need to shift our focus from the early days of the pandemic, when it nesses are the economic engine of our businesses large and small, are having economy, and we must ensure that we the same problem. Employers are des- made sense to expand these unemploy- ment programs, to encouraging a re- can get that engine restarted as quick- perate to find employees. ly and as safely as possible. It is time Everywhere, even in the supply turn to work. Just yesterday, our neighboring we reopen our economy, get our kids chain—you look at what is happening back into the classrooms, empower the this week with our supply chain. Truck State of Missouri opted out of the en- hanced unemployment benefits, a move entrepreneurs who are the backbone of driver shortages, a shortage of CDL that will help encourage work and a re- our economy, and allow America to re- drivers. Many of those folks are on un- turn to normalcy. Today, my col- cover. employment right now, rather than go leagues, Congressmen TRACEY MANN Mr. BOST. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 back to work. We have enormous needs and JAKE LATURNER, called on Kansas minutes to the gentleman from Min- in every industry across the country Governor Kelly to do the same thing. nesota (Mr. HAGEDORN). today. Our American spirit is built on resil- Mr. HAGEDORN. Mr. Speaker, I The reality is that no business, large ience, hard work, and ingenuity. We thank my colleague for holding this or small, could ever waste as much have had many struggles over the past Special Order. It is really a very impor- money as our Federal Government year, but our history has shown us that tant issue all across the country. And does. When I look around us here we will overcome, not through a heavy it really doesn’t matter which district today, I see a House of Representatives reliance on a big Federal Government, a Member of Congress represents; you that has the slimmest majority in a but a reliance on faith, on families, and are going to have these same problems. generation, and I see a U.S. Senate our own work ethic. We need to encour- Mr. Speaker, I spent the better part that is evenly split 50/50, yet we are age all Americans to pursue these of last 2 weeks, during our district chasing radicalism. This is not a ref- ideals and get our economy back to work period, traveling southern Min- erendum on socialism or radical policy. work. nesota, meeting with all sorts of busi- This year should be a referendum on Mr. BOST. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 nesses, meeting with labor, talking to both Chambers working together, in a minutes to the gentleman from Wash- the chambers of commerce. I can tell bipartisan way, to get our kids back in ington (Mr. NEWHOUSE), a person who you that, under normal circumstances, school and our people back to work and really does understand small business it is tough enough to run a business through COVID–19 successfully. and farming, who understands what it and it is tough enough to be productive Mr. BOST. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 is like to employ people and how im- and successful in small business. But minutes to the gentleman from Kansas portant those employees are. when you have bad government poli- (Mr. ESTES). I know that he has many Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, these cies—and that is what we have here—it comments that are vitally important are trying times for our country, spe- makes it extra tough. In many cases it to this issue. cifically for small business owners and is limiting production. Mr. ESTES. Mr. Speaker, I thank my their families who, in some cases, are We are seeing companies, like United good friend, Congressman MIKE BOST, watching their livelihoods literally dis- Commercial Upholstery in New Ulm, for hosting this very important Special appear right before their eyes. having to turn away work. They actu- Order hour. The jobs report that was released on ally could do three times more work Today, we are more than a year out Friday was cited as the ‘‘largest miss’’ right now if they could find another 50 from the beginning of the COVID–19 compared to economists’ expectations employees. But it is impossible. pandemic, and we are also 5 months since 1998. The United States filled It really doesn’t matter if it is out from when the first dose of vaccine only 266,000 jobs of the estimated 1.3 skilled work or unskilled work; it is was administered. Defeating the virus million that were predicted to be filled. just across the board. through a safe and effective vaccine That is more than one million jobs less I was up in Lonsdale, Minnesota, in has been critical in reopening our than expected. The unemployment rate Rice County, and talked to their cham- country and our schools and getting actually rose for the first time during ber of commerce, talked to the pack- Americans back to work. But the re- this recovery. aging company, which is the biggest cent partisan policies of the left dis- For over a year, our businesses have employer in town. They have produc- courage work and create an employ- been shuttered and our schools closed, tion disruptions across the board. They ment gap in the country. making it impossible for parents to re- just can’t find the employees. I hear about this regularly in my dis- turn to work and for hardworking indi- Recently, in Rochester, I was at trict in Kansas. Small businesses, who viduals to earn an honest living. Crenlo Industries, where they make were hit hard by the pandemic, were To make matters worse, many of our these high-end cabs for heavy produc- forced to shut down, had stay-at-home local businesses simply cannot find the tion equipment—Caterpillar, John

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:51 May 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12MY7.118 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H2264 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 12, 2021 Deere, those types of things. They have went through, there was nobody there last year, quite often in making sure line employees, and they want to get working. They cordoned off the drive- that our American citizens were taken those cabs worked through the line. through. Has anybody in America ever care of. And rightfully so. But now it is Guess what happens? seen a McDonald’s 24-hour drive- time to go back to work. Employees don’t show up. They can’t through closed? It was closed because With that, Mr. Speaker, I yield back fill the jobs. They have lots of disrup- nobody was there. the balance of my time. tion. The second McDonald’s I went to, f We are seeing these supply chain dis- there was one worker in the shop. He OUR FRIENDS IN ISRAEL ARE ruptions all across the country, sky- said, ‘‘It is going to take me 30 minutes UNDER ATTACK rocketing costs for materials and oth- to fill your order because nobody else ers. A lot of this is tied to these bad is here, and I am making breakfast for The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under policies. the morning shifts.’’ the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- What I do appreciate is some of the We have to pull back some of these uary 4, 2021, the Chair recognizes the Governors across the country who have benefits. We have to, because the way gentleman from Florida (Mr. MAST) for taken it upon themselves to say: You you miss a jobs report by 750,000 jobs is 30 minutes. know what we are going to do? If you by paying people to stay home. That is Mr. MAST. I am joined by my col- don’t look for qualified work, if you not working for our economy. It is not league here, Mr. ROY. There will be don’t accept work, you are going to working for our small businesses, and some colloquy going between us as we each feel the need to discuss what is lose your unemployment compensation we are starting to see the effects in in- going on in Israel right now, the re- benefits. flation, and it is only going to get sponse by the world, the response by Unfortunately, in Minnesota and worse unless we act swiftly here in the the United States of America. some other States, you have Governors Nation’s Capitol. Mr. BOST. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- Mr. ROY, I don’t know if you have that want to hang onto emergency any opening comments that you would powers and still not make those re- self such time as I may consume to close. I thank the gentleman for his like to begin with, but we can certainly quirements. start with that. I think at the Federal level, in my comments. I want to thank all of my colleagues who joined me and joined us Mr. ROY. I would just say how much Small Business Committee and other I appreciate the gentleman, I appre- committees represented here, we here tonight. Thank you to my friend Representative JACKIE WALORSKI for ciate his service, I appreciate his un- should look at how we can tie those cohosting this Special Order. derstanding about how important benefits to make sure that there are We all agree that it was necessary for Israel is to us as an ally and how im- those strings attached and we do every- Congress to step up and act quickly to portant it is for our country to stand thing possible to get folks back in the help hardworking Americans laid off or united right now as we watch our workforce. It is time. And I know that out of work during the widespread pan- friends under attack. I look forward to that is always best for folks to have demic shutdowns. But here we are, engaging with him. good, high-paying jobs, and be three vaccines later, the States are Mr. MAST. Let’s start with what my upwardly mobile and self-sufficient. loosening restrictions. We need to friend just said, our friends under at- b 1930 refocus on where we are going, on what tack. That first word, ‘‘under attack’’ we are doing, on making sure children is the most important part to realize Mr. BOST. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the here. I want to quote one of our other gentleman from Florida (Mr. DONALDS). go back to school and people go back to work. colleagues in a statement, Ms. OMAR, Mr. DONALDS. The inflation report in one of her statements about these came out this morning, 4.2 percent in- I am proud to support Ranking Mem- ber BRADY’s Reopening America by very events. She said, ‘‘Israel air- crease in inflation. You have got to ask Supporting Workers and Businesses strikes killing civilians in Gaza is an yourself what happened and how did it Act. Instead of paying people to stay act of terrorism. Palestinians deserve happen so fast? home, it will allow States to provide protection. Unlike Israel, missile de- Well, one of the key things we are back-to-work bonuses and increased fense programs such as Iron Dome seeing in this economy is very clear. funding for reemployment services. don’t exist to protect Palestinian civil- What we are seeing is that the pool of In April’s dismal jobs report, which ians. It is unconscionable to not con- workers is actually quite small com- was mentioned earlier, it is an indica- demn these attacks.’’ pared to the demand for product from tion we have a long way to go. It is a That is absolutely right. Palestinians people who, frankly, have been locked time that we need to get our economy don’t receive support like Iron Dome. down for over a year who are ready to back on track and our people back to That would be akin to giving al-Qaida go out and spend a lot of money that work. Every time we go down the or ISIS or the Taliban U.S. bomb tech- they have saved, get back to normal street, if you listen to the people who nicians and military personnel to help life, but there aren’t the necessary spoke here tonight, jobs, help wanted, them out. That would be the apples-to- workforce in order to produce the level help wanted, help wanted, and no help apples comparison of giving the of goods that the economy is demand- to be found. Why? Because as good as attackers, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic ing. So then, of course, the price of an intention as we had when we passed jihad, others, that would be the equiva- every individual unit is now going up the unemployment extensions, Mr. lent of giving them those kind of as- because you have a scarcity of supply. Speaker, what we are doing is we are sets. How did this happen? Well, when this prolonging this situation where we can Hamas purposefully makes their ci- body passed a coronavirus spending actually get back to work. We can take vilians the shields to their offensive bill, or the American Rescue Plan or these things off, we can actually be points. That is not hyperbole. Think however you want to call it, when we safe going to work. We are being vac- about that, what they do to their popu- put in an additional payment of direct cinated. Things are gearing back up. lation. I don’t want to just speak about checks to individuals, not to mention Let’s not go down the path of govern- this in platitudes. extended unemployment benefits that ment entrapment. Let’s go back to If the gentleman has anything to are 100 percent to what their wages what America is about: People seeking add, by all means, I will just yield to were before the pandemic, and you let employment when jobs are there, to him as that time arises. that run through the later part of this bettering their family when jobs are I want to speak about these by spe- year, you are going to see exactly what there. Not through government pro- cific incident to say exactly how much we have seen all across America. grams, but through the opportunity of Israel is being attacked and let the You have seen too many workers not actually working every day to provide American people judge who is the ag- filling their shifts. I will give you an for their families and to provide their gressor here. We will go over both example. I was at a McDonald’s drive- children and grandchildren with oppor- rocket attacks, which are acts of ter- through, 24-hour drive-through in my tunities. rorism, and suicide bombings. district about 12:30 in the morning. I We are going to have to do that be- You might think I am reading every was hungry. The first drive-through I cause we have spent a lot of money this one of them in history, but I am not.

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When I say 600 the time for Shabbat dinner, each fam- field or something like that. Their spe- rockets, I don’t want people to think ily over there, because everybody cific intent is to indiscriminately hit they are small, the size of this table or serves, as they get their family to- the largest centers of population and my cane. We are talking about Fajr-5 gether for that Shabbat meal, every anybody or any piece of infrastructure, rockets. They are made by Iran. They family is waiting for a son, a daughter, whether it is related to military, civil- are 21 feet long. That is basically a lit- a grandson, a granddaughter to come ians, restaurants, you name it, they tle bit longer than a Chevy Suburban. home from that weekend from that don’t care. It is the definition of indis- The warheads on these rockets are service that everybody is mandated to criminate killing. about 90 kilograms, or 200 pounds of ex- perform and that in all likelihood, b 1945 plosives. To put that into perspective, sometime during their service, they what detonated underneath my feet will probably have to wield their weap- Mr. ROY. Is the gentleman aware when I lost my legs was probably some- on in defense of Israel, given the per- that there have been numerous people where around 5 to 10 pounds. So each of centages of the times that they find who have thrown out the phrase that these warheads being fired in, some- themselves under attack. Israel—many of our friends, by the where around 200 pounds of explosives. Mr. ROY. As we have been watching way—that Israel has a right to defend So just yesterday, 600 rockets; May 9, over the last several weeks with our itself. I mean, we hear this regularly. six rockets; April 25, five rockets; April friends in Israel under attack, particu- Would the gentleman agree that 24, two rockets; April 23, 36 rockets; larly this week with the amount of Israel has more than a right to defend April 15, one rocket; January 20, one missiles that are going in, there has itself, but rather a duty and, in fact, a rocket; January 18, two rockets. been wide success, obviously, with Iron responsibility to defend itself, defend Going back into 2020, December 26, Dome, but obviously that puts a con- the people of Israel, and to stand two rockets; November 21, one rocket; tinued stress on Iron Dome. Is the gen- strong as what you just described, the November 14, two rockets; October 22, tleman as concerned as I am that we greatest democracy in the Middle East two rockets; October 16, one rocket; have this country standing alongside with a plurality of individuals in that September 15, 13 rockets; August 21, 12 Israel to ensure that they have got the country who respect freedom and de- rockets; August 16, two rockets; Au- resources they need, that they can con- mocracy in a multiethnic population gust 2, one rocket; July 5, three rock- tinue to have a strong Iron Dome, con- even as we are, as a result, I believe, of ets; June 26, two rockets; June 15, one tinue to be able to push back on the the previous administration, experi- rocket; February 23 and 24, 90 rockets rockets that are being fired into Israel encing a renaissance in the Middle over the course of that Sunday and from Gaza Strip by Hamas? East, potential peace. We are seeing Monday. Mr. MAST. I could not agree more, the response to that here, if the gen- Moving into 2019, November 12, 190 and to put into perspective why, a tleman would agree. rockets launched by Palestinian Is- great American word, Alamo. Israel is Mr. MAST. I would respond to the lamic jihad; May 5, 200 rockets; May 4, really, it is an Alamo in the Middle gentleman by saying what greater call- 250 rockets; March 25, one rocket; East, of freedom, democracy, human ing for any government, what greater March 14, two rockets. rights for all people. That is what they responsibility for any government, Going back into 2018, November 12, are in that region, and if we don’t than to protect its people. one mortar; November 11, 17 rockets; stand for them, for that friend, that You speak at length about the pro- August 8, eight rockets; July 26, 11 great ally in this region, who do we tection that the United States of rockets; July 14, 174 rockets, barrage, stand for? America owes to its people on the Israel. Mr. ROY. I am a proud Representa- southern border. It is one of the things And we are talking about—let’s put tive of San Antonio, Texas, where our that you address so regularly. That into this perspective as well—a country Alamo stands, so I appreciate that ref- carries over to what we are speaking roughly the size of the State of New erence. Is the gentleman aware that about right here. Jersey, not the breadth of the United there has been numerous casualties, I would add on this point simply to States of America. numerous deaths as a result of this that: When I go back in time and say Mr. ROY. Has the gentleman traveled rocket fire, very specifically including what brought about me going over to to Israel? non-Israeli citizens? In fact, I saw some put on the uniform of the IDF, I was a Mr. MAST. Many times. social media yesterday of a young In- student in Boston. At that time, a re- Mr. ROY. Is the gentleman aware dian woman from the country of India cent Gaza war was going on, back in that even when it is the size of New who was killed while visiting Israel, 2014. What I witnessed there, aside Jersey, really the population center is and that there have been numerous from people who were protesting really in an area pretty much the size others, children, and others that have Israel—again, for going out there and of probably about a quarter of New Jer- lost their lives, and, also, thousands defending herself—were people also see- sey or half of New Jersey, right? upon thousands of Israeli farmland ing U.S. servicemembers like myself. In Lebanon, for example, at all times, that has been torched and burned, live- They were out there to protest Israel, there is about 150,000 rockets sitting lihoods that have been put into dis- but they started harassing people like there pointing at this space between array as a result of this rocket fire. me and my family because they could Tel Aviv and Jerusalem in the north- Does the gentleman agree with that? see I was a U.S. servicemember. So, ern part of Israel, where virtually all of Mr. MAST. I totally agree. Let’s that goes to the jump that they make the population lives, of all walks of make a perspective on that as well. when they layer the United States and faith, by the way. They are under con- Mr. ROY. Please. Israel next to one another. stant threat, and without Iron Dome Mr. MAST. I just went over a tre- But what I said to myself after those would be in grave danger, as they are mendous list of years of rocket at- experiences was this makes absolutely taking this rocket fire from the Gaza tacks. Now, when Israel goes and flies no sense. This is total hypocrisy. If any Strip today. over the Gaza Strip and puts a piece of one of our neighbors—Mexico, some Mr. MAST. You are exactly right. We ordnance on a target, it is because that Caribbean country, Canada—started have both had the honor of spending location is where they were firing rock- lobbing rockets or lobbing mortars into time there. I have had the honor in my ets from. They are defending them- the United States of America, my life of wearing two military uniforms, selves. That is very specific. It is the friends in the service would go and for a dozen years in the U.S. Army and definition of defense. eliminate those enemies. Everybody in

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Would the gentleman be Liberty Bell Park bus bombing, Feb- enemies, our mutual enemies, are surprised if I told him that on my first ruary 22, eight killed, al-Aqsa Martyrs’ emboldened to engage in this kind of trip to Israel in 2014 May, I believe, Brigades. attack. that we were able to take a helicopter Ashdod Port massacre, March 14, Mr. MAST. I could not agree more tour of the north end of Israel, as I de- 2004, 10 killed in a double suicide bomb- with the gentleman. It is important scribed earlier, where the bulk of the ing carried out by, again, Hamas. that we acknowledge the truth. Who population is, and fly up the Jordan Beersheba bus bombing, August 31, are our friends, who are our enemies, River and go up to the northern part of 2004, 16 killed, Hamas claims responsi- who those are that are posing a threat, Israel, and that we would have been bility. what are the threats that they are pos- able to experience visiting a hospital in Again, I am reading to you just a ing, we make that known. Israel where Israeli doctors, Jewish small portion of all the attacks that I That has an effect on the saber-rat- doctors, were caring for at the time— could read to you. tling, and we should take the saber-rat- the gentleman will remember in 2014 Haifa bus 37 suicide bombing, March tling that is going on, whether it is in what was going on in Syria and the 5, 2003, 17 killed. Iran or whether it is in a Palestinian- devastating toll that the Syrian regime Bus station massacre, January 5, controlled territory or Syria or any- was having on its own people—and that 2003, in Tel Aviv, 23 killed, Palestinian where else, we need to take that seri- there were children and women and Islamic jihad and Hamas. ously. To your point about that pride that those who were being attacked in their Mike’s Place suicide bombing, a pub, you saw and that friendship between own country in Syria who were receiv- April 30, 2003, three killed, Hamas. the U.S. and Israel, on a separate expe- ing the best, top-notch medical care in Gross Square attack, May 17, 2003, rience, again, in Israel, I believe this the world in Israeli hospitals? Then, two killed, Hamas. was in 2017 for myself, I am with my Israelis were secreting them back to Jerusalem, bus number six bombing, wife. We are down on the Sea of Galilee Syria and not making it public so that seven killed, Hamas claims responsi- with other Members of Congress, lit- there would be no reprisal taken bility. erally inside of a restaurant filled sim- against the Syrians because they had Davidka Square bus bombing, June 1, 2003, 17 killed, Hamas claims responsi- ply with patrons of that area. The pa- gone to get care in Israel. trons in that restaurant stood up and Would the gentleman be surprised by bility. to us, who were Members of Congress, that, based on his experience and his The list could go on. I don’t know if you would care to comment on any of the United States House of Representa- service in Israeli Defense Forces? tives, bipartisan, they sang ‘‘God Bless Mr. MAST. Not surprised in the this as I could continue year after year with these suicide attacks, the America.’’ slightest. We have seen this not just go I would challenge anybody that we on for those who were wounded in stabbings, the bombings, the vehicular manslaughter, the rocket attacks. It could find many places across the globe Syria and other places. We can see it where we would find a group of res- right here in our own area of the world, goes on and on. Mr. ROY. I would say to the gen- taurant patrons who would stand and where Israel responded to the earth- sing twice, in my experience, ‘‘God quake in Haiti and other natural disas- tleman that my response is that I could go through a similar list, and the bless America.’’ ters around the globe. They are often Mr. ROY. Well, the gentleman re- gentleman has done that perfectly among the first on the ground to go out counts something that I experienced, well. there and respond. as well, and, more than that, a heart- What I was struck by in my time in The gentleman has spoken about his felt description of the reasons that the Israel, and that was particularly in the time in Israel, and we have spoken Israelis were so thankful for our friend- summer of 2019 as I already described about some of these rocket attacks. ship and our support and their belief, I Again, I don’t want to live in the am- and May 2014, the extent to which the believe rightfully so, that the United biguous here. I want to speak to ex- people of Israel were so grateful, one, States’ relationship with Israel is a sig- actly what has gone on in history. I am for the United States’ support in work- nificant part of their ability to exist as now going to move at this point to ing with them on Iron Dome in order to a nation, particularly under the in- some of the suicide bombings that have have the technology, and not just Iron tense scrutiny and attack that they taken place in the State of Israel and Dome, David’s Sling and all the various find themselves. go through some of those. different technologies that they are Here we are, I think this Friday will In 2016, a bus bombing, 20 injured; using to be able to live, to be able to be the 73rd anniversary of Israeli inde- Hamas takes credit. live in less fear, and their ability, by pendence. I think I am right about Now, before I continue with just say- the way, to build a fence, to build an that. I pulled it out of my head. That ing ‘‘Hamas takes credit’’ or ‘‘Pales- infrastructure and border in order to almost now 75 years is, I think, in di- tinian Islamic jihad,’’ it is important prevent traffic and people coming in rect connection to America’s support. to have perspective on that, as well. In that might wish to do them harm, and Of course, it has ebbed and flowed over 2006, Hamas is not just a terrorist orga- the extent to which they would tell the years, but that support and that nization. In 2006, they became the ma- stories about loved ones that each and particularly strong support with Presi- jority-elected government for the Pal- every one of them had lost in one of dent Trump moving the Embassy to Je- estinian Authority. So, when people these suicide bombings or some other rusalem, I believe that the people of talk about a two-state solution, you attack. Israel rightfully recognize that support are talking about Hamas, which I am How gratified they were that many of is key to their security and safety, if going to speak about in length here these things were things they were the gentleman agrees. being the government entity that talking about in the past and that Mr. MAST. I totally agree. But it would be that second state. Israel was moving forward and being didn’t stop with moving the Embassy Let’s continue on. We will go to 2006 able to live in peace and to be able to to Jerusalem. It had to do with ac- here. Rosh Ha’ir Restaurant bombing, live without fear of those kinds of at- knowledging if Iran is a friend or an 11 killed, Palestinian Islamic jihad. tacks as much. enemy and reversing what had gone on HaSharon Mall, December 2005, five I would just question whether the with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of killed, Palestinian Islamic jihad. gentleman would agree that—I don’t Action, moving away from Iran, mov- Market bombing, October 26, seven necessarily always believe in coinci- ing back toward our consistent friend killed, Palestinian Islamic jihad. dences when we have an administration and ally, Israel. It had more to do with Mall bombing, July 12, 2005, five who refuses to even call Prime Min- going out there and recognizing the re- killed, Palestinian Islamic jihad. ister Netanyahu for the first 40 or 50 lationships that we have through our

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That was an im- peace in the Middle East, Arab coun- firing in on San Antonio or Austin, portant piece of it for the President to tries recognizing Israel, opening up look, man, I would be grabbing my make that acknowledgment. But it flights and engagement between Israel weapons and I would be heading down went so far beyond. Would the gen- and countries that before would not to the border, and we would be taking tleman agree? recognize them. Does the gentleman care of business. Mr. ROY. Well, I do agree with the agree with that? This is the reality of what we are gentleman. I might say to the Speaker, b 2000 talking about. So when I hear people in order to be deferential to my friend’s saying Israel has a right to defend time, if I might ask how much time re- Mr. MAST. Mr. Speaker, I thank the itself, Israel has a duty and a responsi- mains in the gentleman’s half-hour? gentleman for his question. bility to defend itself, I support them The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Not only do I agree with that, but I fully. tleman has 8 minutes remaining. think one of the most important points Mr. Speaker, I would yield back to Mr. ROY. I would agree with the gen- that we make on that is that it was the gentleman. tleman. I would add a couple of other without concession. We didn’t have to Mr. MAST. Mr. Speaker, by my cal- thoughts. I noticed today a tweet on negotiate. The President did not nego- culation, we should have about 2 min- May 11, which would be yesterday, by tiate or barter a deal that said, Listen, utes remaining. So I will try to give Supreme Leader Khamenei, ‘‘Palestin- you need to go out there and submit to the gentleman the last word in just a ians are awake and determined. They another authority that is bombing you, moment. must continue this path. One can only sending mortars, sending rockets, kid- Mr. Speaker, I would just bring us talk with the language of power with napping people from your territory. back to what I opened up with for my- these criminals,’’ i.e., Israelis. ‘‘They You don’t have to submit to some self here. And that was the tweet, the must increase their strength, stand other authority in order to have this statement that was put out in a num- strong, confront the enemy,’’ the peace. ber of places by our colleague, who I enemy being, of course, Israel, ‘‘and It was a negotiated peace based upon am absolutely astounded sits on the force them to stop their crimes.’’ a truth and, I believe, an acknowledg- Committee on Foreign Affairs with me, Would the gentleman agree that Iran ment by those other nations of exactly Representative OMAR. That Palestin- is certainly responsible and tied to what has been read off here today. The ians deserve protection and that Israel Hamas, to the supply of rockets and historical documentation of rocket at- is somehow the aggressor committing technology that is being targeted to- tacks, mortar attacks, suicide bomb- an act of terrorism. And ask that the ward our friends in Israel and that we ings that point to the fact that Israel American people go out there, do your must remember where Iran stands with is not the aggressor. They show a tre- own research, look up what the history respect to Israel and the United mendous amount of restraint year is, look at the attacks, see what’s States? after year after year. The fact that going on, and judge that for yourself in Mr. MAST. I thank the gentleman for their enemies that attack them are not the most honest way that you can. his question. simply a smoldering pile of ashes at Mr. ROY. Mr. Speaker, I thank the I could continue on through this list this point is demonstration of the re- gentleman. This was kind of an im- and read year after year, nine killed, straint. promptu colloquy, but I think this is nine killed, six killed, 14 killed, 11 I don’t know that if we had that kind the best of what we do in the House, killed. I read Hamas, Palestinian Is- of history, we would—that our enemy and I would like to do it more often lamic jihad, al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades, would not be a smoldering pile of with you and other colleagues. and Hezbollah in that list, as well, and ashes. Mr. Speaker, I would just say to the the list goes on year after year after Mr. ROY. Mr. Speaker, I would agree gentleman who has served in IDF and year. with the gentleman. I would suggest who has served in our Armed Forces: As you look at those threats and that the gentleman made the point You bear the scars of your service, and those calls to violence, it begs the best earlier when he said, How would we thank you for that. You know well question—I can’t take credit for this we respond in United States of America what the Israelis are experiencing quote. I forget who exactly said it first. if this many missiles were being fired every day. And I am glad that you and But they said you don’t sell a gun to from Mexico? I stand here united, along with at least somebody that wants to shoot you. Where, by the way, we have cartels the majority of conference. This was the failed policy that Presi- who are operating control of our bor- I wish it was more of a bipartisan dent Trump worked to correct, in re- der. agreement of our duty in this country, versing from that relationship with If we had, literally—and here is some our responsibility to stand with our Iran and strengthening that relation- of the data. The gentleman quoted friends in Israel, with whom we have ship with Israel. Would the gentleman some data. Here is some from my staff: an extraordinary relationship. That agree? More than 1,500 missiles—possibly 700 our joint efforts to stand athwart ter- Mr. ROY. I would agree, and I think already, I think the gentleman alluded rorists to build things like Iron Dome. that it is critically important to re- to—in the last 72 hours, on average, To work together on missile defense member who we are dealing with and every 3 minutes by Hamas; 200 of the technology has made this world infi- who we empower at the expense of both rockets fired fell short of crossing the nitely safer. our national security and the national border and caused civilian damage; IDF And that the most recent administra- security of our friends in Israel. targeting military PIJ and Hamas in- tion, the President Trump administra- I would also offer a tweet that I saw frastructure, the operatives and the tion, deserves extraordinary credit, from his home base in Qatar, the rocket launchers, an Iron Dome bat- which it never gets in the press, for Hamas political director and literal tery was operationalized from reserves. what was an unbelievable achievement United States designated terrorist IDF forwarded an attack by an elite with respect to Middle East peace and Ismail Haniyeh. He tweets his support, Hamas unit, which is trying to dig a the direction we were headed. tweets his support of the attacks on tunnel into Israel. And now you have And that we are going to stand with Israel. got the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Quds Israel. That we are going to make that This individual notes, and I don’t Brigade saying it will expand the ring an unequivocal statement, that we know that we need to get into cancel of fire and target Tel Aviv, and after stand with Israel, we are going to de- culture, but this individual notes that Tel Aviv with huge rocket barrage. fend Israel, and we are going to make he won’t be banned from Twitter, and I This is the state of things in Israel. sure that we can work together in

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U.S.C. 4332(b)(2); Public Law 103-353, Sec. 2(a) Tahoe Restoration Act, and for other pur- f (as added by Public Law 110-389, Sec. 312(c)); poses; to the Committee on Natural Re- (122 Stat. 4165); jointly to the Committees on ADJOURNMENT sources, and in addition to the Committees the Judiciary and Veterans’ Affairs. on Transportation and Infrastructure, and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently ant to section 11(b) of House Resolu- determined by the Speaker, in each case for tion 188, the House stands adjourned REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON consideration of such provisions as fall with- until noon tomorrow. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS in the jurisdiction of the committee con- cerned. Thereupon (at 8 o’clock and 5 min- Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of utes p.m.), under its previous order, the By Mr. BEYER: committees were delivered to the Clerk H.R. 3133. A bill to establish a National Se- House adjourned until tomorrow, for printing and reference to the proper cure Data Service, and for other purposes; to Thursday, May 13, 2021, at noon. calendar, as follows: the Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- f Mr. TAKANO: Committee on Veterans’ Af- nology. By Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina (for EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, fairs. H.R. 958. A bill to codify maternity himself, Mr. JACOBS of New York, Mr. ETC. care coordination programs at the Depart- ment of Veterans Affairs, and for other pur- ROY, Mr. OWENS, Ms. HERRELL, Mr. Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive poses (Rept. 117–30). Referred to the Com- GALLAGHER, Mr. BIGGS, Mr. GOSAR, communications were taken from the mittee of the Whole House on the state of Mr. BUDD, Mr. GOOD of Virginia, Mr. Speaker’s table and referred as follows: the Union. MAST, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. GAETZ, Mr. STEUBE, EC–1087. A letter from the Secretary, De- Mr. TAKANO: Committee on Veterans’ Af- Mr. WALTZ, Mr. GROTHMAN, Mrs. partment of Defense, transmitting a letter fairs. H.R. 1448. A bill to direct the Secretary BOEBERT, Mrs. GREENE of Georgia, authorizing 14 officers to wear the insignia of of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot pro- Mr. BROOKS, Mr. NORMAN, Mr. the grade of rear admiral or real admiral gram on dog training therapy, and to amend DESJARLAIS, Mr. PERRY, Mr. TIF- (lower half), pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 777a(b)(4); title 38, United States Code, to authorize the FANY, Mr. BUCK, Mr. ROSENDALE, Mr. Public Law 111-383, Sec. 505(a)(1); (124 Stat. Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide RESCHENTHALER, Mr. WEBER of Texas, 4208); to the Committee on Armed Services. service dogs to veterans with mental ill- Mr. BABIN, Mrs. LESKO, Mr. CALVERT, EC–1088. A letter from the Acting Director, nesses who do not have mobility impair- Mr. WENSTRUP, Mr. CLOUD, Mr. Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, ments; with an amendment (Rept. 117–31). MOORE of Alabama, Mr. MCCLINTOCK, transmitting the Bureau’s 2020 Fair Lending Referred to the Committee of the Whole Mrs. MILLER of Illinois, Mrs. Report, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 5493(c)(2)(D); House on the state of the Union. MCCLAIN, Mr. HUDSON, Mr. RICE of Public Law 111-203, Sec. 1013(c)(2)(D); (124 Mr. DEFAZIO: Committee on Transpor- South Carolina, Mr. HICE of Georgia, Stat. 1970); to the Committee on Financial tation and Infrastructure. H.R. 1703. A bill to Mr. JACKSON, Mr. JOYCE of Pennsyl- Services. amend title 40, United States Code, to re- EC–1089. A letter from the President and quire the Administrator of General Services vania, and Mr. ROUZER): CEO, Securities Investor Protection Cor- to enter into a cooperative agreement with H.R. 3134. A bill to prohibit the United poration, transmitting a Report Regarding the National Children’s Museum to provide States Armed Forces from promoting anti- Standard Maximum Cash Advance Amount, the National Children’s Museum rental space American and racist theories; to the Com- pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 78fff-3(e)(3); Public Law without charge in the Ronald Reagan Build- mittee on Armed Services. 91-598, Sec. 9(e)(3) (as amended by Public Law ing and International Trade Center, and for By Mr. BLUMENAUER (for himself and 111-203, Sec. 929H(a)(2)); (124 Stat. 1857); to other purposes (Rept. 117–32). Referred to the Mr. FITZPATRICK): the Committee on Financial Services. Committee of the Whole House on the state H.R. 3135. A bill to amend the Lacey Act EC–1090. A letter from the Secretary, De- of the Union. Amendments of 1981 to prohibit importation, partment of the Treasury, transmitting a f exportation, transportation, sale, receipt, ac- six-month periodic report on the national quisition, and purchase in interstate or for- emergency with respect to persons who com- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS eign commerce, or in a manner substantially mit, threaten to commit, or support ter- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public affecting interstate or foreign commerce, or rorism that was declared in Executive Order possession, of any live animal of any prohib- bills and resolutions of the following ited primate species; to the Committee on 13224 of September 23, 2001, pursuant to 50 titles were introduced and severally re- U.S.C. 1641(c); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 401(c); Natural Resources. (90 Stat. 1257) and 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); Public ferred, as follows: By Mr. BROOKS (for himself, Mr. WEB- Law 95-223, Sec 204(c); (91 Stat. 1627); to the By Mr. CLOUD: STER of Florida, Mr. GOODEN of Committee on Foreign Affairs. H.R. 3129. A bill to amend the War Powers Texas, Mr. MOORE of Alabama, Mr. EC–1091. A letter from the Chairman and Resolution to require an annual report and BABIN, Mr. KELLY of Mississippi, and Chief Executive and Administrative Officer, assessment with respect to each specific Mr. GAETZ): Federal Labor Relations Authority, trans- statutory authorization of the use of mili- H.R. 3136. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- mitting the Authority’s 65th Semiannual In- tary force, and for other purposes; to the cation Act of 1965 to strengthen the disclo- spector General Report for the period Octo- Committee on Foreign Affairs. sure requirements for institutions of higher ber 1, 2020, through March 31, 2021; to the By Mr. GUEST (for himself, Mr. BABIN, education related to foreign gifts and con- Committee on Oversight and Reform. Mr. VAN DREW, Mr. GARBARINO, Mr. tracts; to the Committee on Education and EC–1092. A letter from the Acting Assistant GIMENEZ, Mr. PFLUGER, Mr. MEIJER, Labor. Attorney General, Office of Legislative Af- Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS, and Miss By Mr. CAWTHORN (for himself and fairs, Department of Justice, transmitting a GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N): Ms. FOXX): report on the activities in the time period H.R. 3130. A bill to amend the Homeland H.R. 3137. A bill to amend title III of divi- since the eighth Emmett Till Act Report, Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Oper- sion H of the Consolidated Appropriations and second Reauthorization Report, which ation Stonegarden grant program, and for Act, 2021 to prohibit the expenditure of funds was dated June 2019, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. other purposes; to the Committee on Home- on the priorities noticed in the proposed rule 509 note; Public Law 110-344, Sec. 3(c)(2); (122 land Security. submitted by the Department of Education Stat. 3935); to the Committee on the Judici- By Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois (for relating to Proposed Priorities-American ary. himself, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. VAN DREW, History and Civics Education, and for other EC–1093. A letter from the Deputy Assist- Mr. ALLEN, Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana, purposes; to the Committee on Education ant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Mr. GOOD of Virginia, Mr. BILIRAKIS, and Labor. Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting Mr. HICE of Georgia, Mr. AUSTIN By Ms. CLARKE of New York (for her- the Department’s Third Annual Report from SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. BOST, Mr. self, Mr. GARBARINO, Mr. KILMER, Mr. the Office of Privacy and Civil Liberties, KELLY of Pennsylvania, Mrs. KATKO, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. pursuant to Public Law 115-59, Sec. 2(c)(4), MCCLAIN, Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio, Mr. MCCAUL, and Mr. THOMPSON of Mis- 131 Stat. 1152 (Sept. 2017) (codified at 42 STAUBER, Mr. JOYCE of Ohio, Mr. sissippi): USCA Sec 405, note); jointly to the Commit- GIMENEZ, and Mr. MANN): H.R. 3138. A bill to amend the Homeland tees on Oversight and Reform and Ways and H.R. 3131. A bill to subsidize the salaries of Security Act of 2002 to authorize a grant pro- Means. State and local law enforcement officers and gram relating to the cybersecurity of State

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A bill to amend the Coronavirus By Mr. LAHOOD (for himself and Mrs. ESPAILLAT, Ms. LEE of California, Ms. Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to WALORSKI): WILLIAMS of Georgia, Mr. JONES, and require States to impose certain require- H.R. 3154. A bill to extend reemployment Mr. SOTO): ments on individuals seeking pandemic un- services and eligibility assessments to all H.R. 3139. A bill to require the Secretary of employment assistance, and for other pur- claimants for unemployment benefits, and Energy to submit to Congress an annual re- poses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. for other purposes; to the Committee on port on peaker plants in the United States By Ms. JAYAPAL (for herself, Ms. Ways and Means. and to provide financial incentives for re- BARRAGA´ N, Ms. ADAMS, Mr. By Mrs. LEE of Nevada (for herself, Mr. placing peaker plants with technology that AUCHINCLOSS, Ms. BASS, Mr. BEYER, STAUBER, Mrs. AXNE, Mr. receives, stores, and delivers energy gen- Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. MOOLENAAR, Ms. WILD, Mr. TAYLOR, erated by renewable energy resources, and BOWMAN, Ms. BUSH, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Mr. ROD- for other purposes; to the Committee on En- Mr. CARSON, Mr. CASTRO of Texas, NEY DAVIS of Illinois, and Mr. ergy and Commerce, and in addition to the Ms. CHU, Mr. CICILLINE, Ms. CLARK of HAGEDORN): Committee on Ways and Means, for a period Massachusetts, Ms. CLARKE of New H.R. 3155. A bill to allow nonprofit child to be subsequently determined by the Speak- York, Mr. COHEN, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. care providers to participate in the loan pro- er, in each case for consideration of such pro- CORREA, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illi- grams of the Small Business Administration; visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the nois, Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. DEUTCH, to the Committee on Small Business. committee concerned. Ms. ESCOBAR, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. By Mr. LYNCH: By Mr. DAVIDSON (for himself, Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois, Ms. H.R. 3156. A bill to reestablish the Commis- NORMAN, Mr. ROY, Mr. BIGGS, Mr. GARCIA of Texas, Mr. GOMEZ, Mr. sion on Wartime Contracting, and for other STEUBE, and Mr. MURPHY of North GREEN of Texas, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mrs. purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Af- Carolina): HAYES, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Ms. JACOBS fairs, and in addition to the Committee on H.R. 3140. A bill to provide that an indi- of California, Mr. JOHNSON of Geor- Armed Services, for a period to be subse- vidual may not occupy the position of the gia, Mr. JONES, Mr. KEATING, Mrs. quently determined by the Speaker, in each Director of National Institute of Allergy and LAWRENCE, Ms. LEE of California, Ms. case for consideration of such provisions as Infectious Diseases for more than 12 years, LEGER FERNANDEZ, Mr. LEVIN of fall within the jurisdiction of the committee and for other purposes; to the Committee on Michigan, Mr. LIEU, Mr. LOWENTHAL, concerned. Energy and Commerce. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New By Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina (for By Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois York, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. MEEKS, himself and Ms. FOXX): (for himself and Mr. JOHNSON of Ms. MENG, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, H.R. 3157. A bill to amend section 8526A of Ohio): Mr. NADLER, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ms. the Elementary and Secondary Education H.R. 3141. A bill to amend the Workforce NEWMAN, Ms. NORTON, Ms. OCASIO- Act of 1965 to prohibit Federal mandates, di- Innovation and Opportunity Act to authorize CORTEZ, Ms. OMAR, Mr. PANETTA, Mr. rection, or control with respect to American the Reentry Employment Opportunities Pro- PAYNE, Mr. PERLMUTTER, Ms. PIN- history and civics education, and for other gram, and for other purposes; to the Com- GREE, Mr. POCAN, Ms. PRESSLEY, Ms. purposes; to the Committee on Education mittee on Education and Labor. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. RUSH, Ms. SCAN- and Labor. By Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois LON, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. SIRES, Mr. By Mr. O’HALLERAN (for himself, Mr. (for himself, Mr. ESTES, Mr. PAS- SOTO, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. TAKANO, Ms. JOHNSON of South Dakota, and Mr. CRELL, and Mr. SUOZZI): TLAIB, Mrs. TORRES of California, Mr. COLE): H.R. 3142. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- TORRES of New York, Mr. TRONE, Mr. H.R. 3158. A bill to repeal certain obsolete enue Code of 1986 to provide for International VARGAS, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. VELA, Ms. laws relating to Indians; to the Committee Regulated Investment Companies; to the VELA´ ZQUEZ, Ms. WASSERMAN on Natural Resources. Committee on Ways and Means. SCHULTZ, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. By Mr. PAYNE (for himself, Mr. By Mr. DEUTCH (for himself, Mr. CON- WELCH, Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia, and QUIGLEY, Ms. NORTON, Mr. NOLLY, and Mr. QUIGLEY): Ms. WILSON of Florida): AUCHINCLOSS, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. H.R. 3143. A bill to establish a gun buyback H.R. 3149. A bill to expand access to health HIGGINS of New York, Mr. DANNY K. grant program; to the Committee on the Ju- care services for immigrants by removing DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. diciary. legal and policy barriers to health insurance MALINOWSKI, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. By Mr. GREEN of Tennessee (for him- coverage, and for other purposes; to the CICILLINE, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, self and Mr. LAMALFA): Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in Mr. SIRES, Ms. MENG, Mr. EVANS, Ms. H.R. 3144. A bill to require the imposition addition to the Committee on Ways and KELLY of Illinois, Mrs. HAYES, Ms. of sanctions with respect to Russia until Means, for a period to be subsequently deter- WILSON of Florida, and Ms. MOORE of Russian troops are removed from the Donbas mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- Wisconsin): region of Ukraine; to the Committee on For- sideration of such provisions as fall within H.R. 3159. A bill to authorize the Director eign Affairs. the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. of the Bureau of Justice Assistance to make By Mrs. HARSHBARGER (for herself, By Mr. KATKO (for himself and Mrs. grants to States, units of local government, Mr. BANKS, Mr. ISSA, Mr. JACKSON, NAPOLITANO): and gun dealers to conduct gun buyback pro- Mr. LAMALFA, Mrs. LESKO, and Mr. H.R. 3150. A bill to amend the Public grams, and for other purposes; to the Com- BUDD): Health Service Act to authorize a loan re- mittee on the Judiciary. H.R. 3145. A bill to require Executive agen- payment program for mental health profes- By Ms. PINGREE (for herself, Mr. cy review of occupational licensing require- sionals to relieve workforce shortages, and WITTMAN, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. KILMER, ments, and for other purposes; to the Com- for other purposes; to the Committee on En- Mrs. LURIA, Mr. CARBAJAL, Mr. PAL- mittee on Oversight and Reform, and in addi- ergy and Commerce. LONE, and Mr. KEATING): tion to the Committee on Education and By Mr. KELLER (for himself, Mr. H.R. 3160. A bill to amend the Coastal Zone Labor, for a period to be subsequently deter- CRENSHAW, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsyl- Management Act of 1972 to establish a Work- mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- vania, Mr. NORMAN, and Mr. ing Waterfront Task Force and a working sideration of such provisions as fall within RESCHENTHALER): waterfronts grant program, and for other the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. H.R. 3151. A bill to amend title 18, United purposes; to the Committee on Natural Re- By Mr. HILL (for himself and Mr. States Code, to require the impaneling of a sources. VARGAS): new jury if a jury fails to recommend by By Mr. QUIGLEY: H.R. 3146. A bill to amend the Defense Pro- unanimous vote a sentence for conviction of H.R. 3161. A bill to establish a pilot pro- duction Act of 1950 to ensure the supply of a crime punishable by death; to the Com- gram to enhance the mapping of urban flood- certain medical materials essential to na- mittee on the Judiciary. ing and associated property damage and the tional defense, and for other purposes; to the By Mr. KILDEE: availability of such mapped data to home- Committee on Financial Services. H.R. 3152. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- owners, businesses, and localities to help un- By Mr. ISSA (for himself, Mrs. enue Code of 1986 for purposes of the tax on derstand and mitigate the risk of such flood- HARSHBARGER, and Mr. WALBERG): private foundation excess business holdings ing, and for other purposes; to the Com- H.R. 3147. A bill to help States combat to treat as outstanding any employee-owned mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- abuse of occupational licensing laws by eco- stock purchased by a business enterprise ture, and in addition to the Committee on nomic incumbents, to promote competition, pursuant to certain employee stock owner- Financial Services, for a period to be subse- to encourage innovation, to protect con- ship retirement plans; to the Committee on quently determined by the Speaker, in each sumers, and to facilitate the restoration of Ways and Means. case for consideration of such provisions as

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fall within the jurisdiction of the committee By Mr. VAN DREW: Georgia, and Mr. KELLY of Pennsyl- concerned. H.R. 3168. A bill to designate the facility of vania): By Mr. RICE of South Carolina (for the United States Postal Service located at H. Res. 386. A resolution expressing support himself, Ms. MACE, Mr. GIMENEZ, and 1087 Route 47 South in Rio Grande, New Jer- for recognizing ‘‘National Police Week’’; to Mr. CARTER of Georgia): sey, as the ‘‘Carlton H. Hand Post Office the Committee on the Judiciary. H.R. 3162. A bill to require the Secretary of Building’’; to the Committee on Oversight By Mr. BUCK (for himself, Mr. HICE of Housing and Urban Development to submit and Reform. Georgia, Mr. STEUBE, Mr. LAMBORN, to the Congress a report that describes the By Mr. VEASEY (for himself and Mr. and Mr. BIGGS): methodology used to allocate amounts ap- FITZPATRICK): H. Res. 387. A resolution expressing support propriated in covered provisions for the Com- H.R. 3169. A bill to establish the Future of for the Nation’s law enforcement agencies; munity Development Block Grant Disaster Local News Committee to examine and re- to the Committee on the Judiciary. Recovery Program and the Community De- port on the role of local news gathering in By Mr. DESJARLAIS (for himself, Mr. velopment Block Grant Mitigation Program, sustaining democracy in the United States NORMAN, Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. and for other purposes; to the Committee on and the factors contributing to the demise of STEUBE, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. Financial Services, and in addition to the local journalism, and to propose policies and GIBBS, Mr. BUDD, Mrs. HARSHBARGER, Committee on Transportation and Infra- mechanisms that could reinvigorate local Mr. BROOKS, Mr. PERRY, Mr. MCCLIN- news to meet the critical information needs structure, for a period to be subsequently de- TOCK, Mr. KELLER, Mr. ROSE, Mr. of the people of the United States in the 21st termined by the Speaker, in each case for ADERHOLT, and Mrs. MILLER of Illi- consideration of such provisions as fall with- century; to the Committee on Energy and nois): in the jurisdiction of the committee con- Commerce, and in addition to the Committee H. Res. 388. A resolution expressing the cerned. on Small Business, for a period to be subse- sense of the House of Representatives that quently determined by the Speaker, in each By Mr. ROY (for himself, Mr. DUNCAN, President Biden’s gun policies are unconsti- case for consideration of such provisions as Mr. NORMAN, Mr. BIGGS, Mr. HICE of tutional and should never be approved; to fall within the jurisdiction of the committee Georgia, Mr. BISHOP of North Caro- the Committee on the Judiciary. concerned. lina, Mr. BUCK, Mrs. GREENE of Geor- By Mr. GOOD of Virginia (for himself, By Mr. WENSTRUP: gia, Mrs. MILLER of Illinois, Mr. Mr. LAMALFA, Mr. JACKSON, Mr. H.R. 3170. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- WEBER of Texas, Mrs. LESKO, Mr. WESTERMAN, Mr. LATTA, Mrs. WAG- enue Code of 1986 to provide relief for tax- BUDD, Mr. TIFFANY, Mr. GOOD of Vir- NER, Mr. BABIN, Ms. HERRELL, Mr. payers that were victims of identity theft to ginia, Mr. HARRIS, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. MCKINLEY, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. WITTMAN, commit unemployment insurance fraud; to MOORE of Alabama, Mrs. BOEBERT, Mrs. HINSON, Mr. BISHOP of North the Committee on Ways and Means. Mr. CLOUD, Mr. BABIN, Mr. STEUBE, Carolina, Mr. ADERHOLT, Mr. DUNCAN, By Ms. WILSON of Florida: Mr. MOONEY, Mr. SMITH of Missouri, Mr. PERRY, Mr. MCCLINTOCK, Mr. H.R. 3171. A bill to provide for a com- Mrs. BOEBERT, Mrs. MILLER of Illi- BROOKS, Mr. RICE of South Carolina, fortable and safe temperature level in dwell- nois, Mr. ROSENDALE, Mr. NORMAN, Mr. LOUDERMILK, and Mr. SESSIONS): ing units receiving certain Federal housing Mr. BANKS, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. H.R. 3163. A bill to prohibit the award of assistance, and for other purposes; to the FULCHER, Mr. HARRIS, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Federal funds to schools that promote cer- Committee on Financial Services. Mr. BUDD, Mr. JOYCE of Pennsyl- tain race-based theories to students, and for By Mr. JEFFRIES: other purposes; to the Committee on Edu- H. Res. 384. A resolution electing certain vania, Mr. FEENSTRA, Mrs. GREENE of cation and Labor. members to certain standing committees of Georgia, Mr. MOORE of Alabama, Mr. By Mr. RYAN (for himself and Ms. the House of Representatives; considered and CRAWFORD, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. SCHAKOWSKY): agreed to. CAWTHORN, Mr. GRIFFITH, Mr. HERN, H.R. 3164. A bill to require the Secretary of By Ms. BONAMICI (for herself, Mr. Mr. GROTHMAN, Mr. HICE of Georgia, Transportation to issue a rule that requires DEFAZIO, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. Mrs. FISCHBACH, Mrs. HARTZLER, and all new passenger motor vehicles to be SCHRADER, and Mr. BENTZ): Mr. LAMBORN): equipped with a child safety alert system, H. Res. 385. A resolution honoring the life H. Res. 389. A resolution designating the and for other purposes; to the Committee on and legacy of award-winning children’s au- week beginning November 8, 2021, as ‘‘Na- Energy and Commerce. thor Beverly Cleary; to the Committee on tional Pregnancy Center Week’’ to recognize By Ms. SCHAKOWSKY (for herself, Mr. Oversight and Reform. the vital role that community-supported RUSH, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. COHEN, Mr. By Mr. GUEST (for himself, Ms. pregnancy centers play in saving lives and TAKANO, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Ms. LETLOW, Mr. VALADAO, Mr. GOOD of serving women and men faced with difficult LEE of California, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Virginia, Mr. KELLY of Mississippi, pregnancy decisions; to the Committee on Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. SHERMAN, Ms. Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. Energy and Commerce. JAYAPAL, and Ms. LOFGREN): RICE of South Carolina, Mr. BUDD, By Ms. JOHNSON of Texas (for herself, H.R. 3165. A bill to amend the Public Mrs. WALORSKI, Mr. BALDERSON, Mr. Mr. JOYCE of Ohio, Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. ´ Health Service Act to establish direct care HIGGINS of Louisiana, Ms. HERRELL, FITZPATRICK, Ms. BARRAGAN, Mr. registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio re- Mr. HICE of Georgia, Mr. PENCE, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, Mrs. AXNE, quirements in hospitals, and for other pur- ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. STEUBE, Mr. Mr. MCKINLEY, Mr. SUOZZI, Mrs. poses; to the Committee on Energy and Com- WESTERMAN, Mr. BROOKS, Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. NOR- merce, and in addition to the Committee on FISCHBACH, Mr. LATURNER, Mr. TON, Mr. COHEN, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ways and Means, for a period to be subse- LUCAS, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. WOMACK, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. TAKANO, quently determined by the Speaker, in each Mr. GOODEN of Texas, Mr. GRAVES of Mr. POCAN, Mr. VELA, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. case for consideration of such provisions as Louisiana, Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Geor- CARSON, Mr. SAN NICOLAS, Ms. SCHA- fall within the jurisdiction of the committee gia, Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana, Mrs. KOWSKY, and Mr. PRICE of North concerned. MILLER of Illinois, Mr. MANN, Mr. Carolina): By Ms. TITUS: NEWHOUSE, Mr. GIBBS, Mr. H. Res. 390. A resolution supporting the H.R. 3166. A bill to make demonstration OBERNOLTE, Mrs. CAMMACK, Ms. goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to grants to eligible local educational agencies SALAZAR, Mr. HERN, Mr. THOMPSON of be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2021; or consortia of eligible local educational Pennsylvania, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. agencies for the purpose of increasing the PALAZZO, Mrs. WAGNER, Mr. STEIL, By Mr. MAST (for himself, Ms. SCHA- numbers of school nurses in public elemen- Mr. ARMSTRONG, Mr. SMITH of Mis- KOWSKY, Mr. LANGEVIN, and Mr. GAL- tary schools and secondary schools; to the souri, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. WILLIAMS of LAGHER): Committee on Education and Labor, and in Texas, Mr. HUDSON, Mr. PERRY, Mr. H. Res. 391. A resolution supporting the addition to the Committee on Energy and GARBARINO, Ms. MALLIOTAKIS, Mr. designation of July 21, 2021, as ‘‘Glio- Commerce, for a period to be subsequently MCKINLEY, Mr. ESTES, Mr. MAST, Mr. blastoma Awareness Day’’; to the Committee determined by the Speaker, in each case for RESCHENTHALER, Mr. JOHNSON of on Energy and Commerce. consideration of such provisions as fall with- Ohio, Mr. MEUSER, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. f in the jurisdiction of the committee con- RUTHERFORD, Mrs. MCCLAIN, Mr. cerned. BARR, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY By Mr. VAN DREW: CHABOT, Mrs. GREENE of Georgia, Mr. STATEMENT H.R. 3167. A bill to designate the facility of HAGEDORN, Mr. BIGGS, Mr. Pursuant to clause 7 of rule Xll of the the United States Postal Service located at GROTHMAN, Mr. TONY GONZALES of Rules of the House of Representatives, Block 1025, Lots 18 & 19, Northeast Corner of Texas, Mrs. BICE of Oklahoma, Mr. the following statements are submitted US Route 9 South and Main Street in the BILIRAKIS, Mr. FORTENBERRY, Mr. Township of Middle, County of Cape May, DONALDS, Mr. NORMAN, Mr. SCALISE, regarding the specific powers granted New Jersey, as the ‘‘George Henry White Mr. VAN DREW, Mr. BISHOP of North to Congress in the Constitution to Post Office Building’’; to the Committee on Carolina, Mr. JACKSON, Mr. C. SCOTT enact the accompanying bill or joint Oversight and Reform. FRANKLIN of Florida, Mr. CARTER of resolution.

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DAVIS of Illinois: and all other Powers vested by this Constitu- ‘‘To raise and support Armies, but no Ap- H.R. 3142. tion in the Government of the United States, propriation of Money to that Use shall be for Congress has the power to enact this legis- or any Department or Officer thereof’’. a longer Term than two years’’ lation pursuant to the following: By Mrs. LEE of Nevada: By Mr. GUEST: Article I of the Constitution and its subse- H.R. 3155. H.R. 3130. quent amendments and further clarified and Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- interpreted by Supreme Court of the United lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: States. Article I, Section 8, clause 1 provides Con- Article I, Section 8 By Mr. DEUTCH: gress with the power to ‘‘lay and collect By Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois: H.R. 3143. Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises’’ in order H.R. 3131. Congress has the power to enact this legis- to ‘‘provide for the . . . general Welfare of Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: the United States.’’ lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the U.S. By Mr. LYNCH: Article I, Section 8, Clause 18: Constitution H.R. 3156. [The Congress shall have Power. . . ] To By Mr. GREEN of Tennessee: Congress has the power to enact this legis- make all Laws which shall be necessary and H.R. 3144. lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 18. proper for carrying into Execution the fore- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina: going Powers, and all other Powers vested by lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3157. this Constitution in the Government of the Article I, Section 8 Congress has the power to enact this legis- United States, or in any Department or Offi- By Mrs. HARSHBARGER: lation pursuant to the following: cer thereof. H.R. 3145. Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- By Mr. AMODEI: Congress has the power to enact this legis- tion H.R. 3132. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. O’HALLERAN: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8 of the United States H.R. 3158. lation pursuant to the following: Constitution Congress has the power to enact this legis- The constitutional authority on which this By Mr. HILL: lation pursuant to the following: bill rests is the power of Congress to author- H.R. 3146. Article I, Section 8 ize Appropriations under Article I, Section 9 Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. PAYNE: of the United States Constitution . lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3159. By Mr. BEYER: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3133. By Mr. ISSA: lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3147. Pursuant to Article I, Section 8, Clause 18: lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress shall have Power to make all The constitutional authority on which this lation pursuant to the following: Laws which shall be necessary and proper for bill rests is the power of Congress to make Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Con- carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- rules for the government and regulation of stitution. ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- the land and naval forces, as enumerated in By Mr. JACOBS of New York: stitution in the Government of the United Article I, Section 8, Clause 14 of the United H.R. 3148. Congress has the power to enact States, or in any Department or Officer States Constitution. this legislation pursuant to the following: thereof. By Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina: This bill is enacted pursuant to the power By Ms. PINGREE: H.R. 3134. granted to Congress under Article I, Section H.R. 3160. Congress has the power to enact this legis- 8, Clause 3 of the United States Constitution. Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: By Ms. JAYAPAL: lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 Article I, Section 8 H.R. 3149. By Mr. QUIGLEY: By Mr. BLUMENAUER: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3161. H.R. 3135. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- This bill is enacted pursuant to the power lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: granted to Congress under Article I of the Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the U.S. Article I Section 8 of the Constitution United States Constitution and its subse- Constitution By Mr. BROOKS: quent amendments, and further clarified and By Mr. RICE of South Carolina: H.R. 3136. interpreted by the Supreme Court of the H.R. 3162. Congress has the power to enact this legis- United States. Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. KATKO: lation pursuant to the following: Article I Section 8 H.R. 3150. Section 8 of Article I of the Constitution By Mr. CAWTHORN: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. ROY: H.R. 3137. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3163. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article 1, Section 8, Clauses 1 and 18 of the Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: United States Constitution lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8 By Mr. KELLER: Article 1, Section 8 of the United States By Ms. CLARKE of New York: H.R. 3151. Constitution H.R. 3138. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. RYAN: Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3164. lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8 By Mr. KILDEE: lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8: ‘‘To make all Laws By Ms. CLARKE of New York: H.R. 3152. which shall be necessary and proper for car- H.R. 3139. Congress has the power to enact this legis- rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: and all other Powers vested by this Constitu- lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8. tion in the Government of the United States, Article 1, Section 8. By Mr. KUSTOFF: or in any Department or Officer thereof.’’ By Mr. DAVIDSON: H.R. 3153. By Ms. SCHAKOWSKY: H.R. 3140. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3165. Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Under Article I Section 8, the Necessary lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 and Proper Clause. Congress shall have Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 To make all Laws which shall be necessary power to make all laws which shall be nec- By Mr. TITUS: and proper for carrying into Execution the essary and proper for carrying into Execu- H.R. 3166. foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vest- tion the foregoing powers and all Powers Congress has the power to enact this legis- ed by this Constitution in the Government of vested by this Constitution in the Govern- lation pursuant to the following: the United States, or in any Department or ment of the United States, or in any Depart- Pursuant to Article I, Section 8 of the Officer thereof. ment of Officer thereof. United States Constitution, the following By Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois: By Mr. LAHOOD: statement is submitted regarding the spe- H.R. 3141. H.R. 3154. cific powers granted to Congress in the Con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- stitution to enact the accompanying bill or lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: joint resolution.

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By Mr. VAN DREW: H.R. 1381: Mr. WESTERMAN, Mr. BALDERSON, H.R. 2486: Mr. LATTA and Mr. NORMAN. H.R. 3167. Mrs. CAMMACK, Mr. EMMER, Ms. TENNEY, and H.R. 2545: Mr. SUOZZI. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. PENCE. H.R. 2570: Mr. HUFFMAN. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1384: Ms. SPANBERGER. H.R. 2583: Mrs. BUSTOS and Mrs. FISCHBACH. U.S. Constitution, Article I, §8, cl. 7. H.R. 1443: Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia. H.R. 2586: Ms. STRICKLAND, Mr. PALLONE, By Mr. VAN DREW: H.R. 1448: Mr. CASTEN. Mr. BLUMENAUER, and Mr. BOST. H.R. 3168. H.R. 1474: Ms. SALAZAR, Mr. SCHNEIDER, H.R. 2590: Mr. HUFFMAN. Congress has the power to enact this legis- and Mr. JACOBS of New York. H.R. 2612: Mr. MCCLINTOCK. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1551: Mr. JACOBS of New York. H.R. 2615: Mrs. HINSON. U.S. Constitution, Article I, §8, cl. 7. H.R. 1585: Mr. BLUMENAUER. H.R. 2616: Ms. TITUS. By Mr. VEASEY: H.R. 1611: Mr. LOWENTHAL. H.R. 2631: Mr. SUOZZI and Mr. SWALWELL. H.R. 3169. H.R. 1625: Mrs. HARTZLER. H.R. 2646: Mr. LOUDERMILK. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1641: Mr. PAPPAS and Mr. WEBSTER of H.R. 2688: Mr. REED, Mr. SWALWELL, and lation pursuant to the following: Florida. Mr. HAGEDORN. Article 1, Section 8 (relating to interstate H.R. 1664: Mr. HUDSON. H.R. 2691: Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana and commerce) H.R. 1693: Ms. SCANLON, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. LATURNER. By Mr. WENSTRUP: Mr. JOYCE of Ohio, Mr. JONES, and Mr. H.R. 2709: Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois and Ms. H.R. 3170. MOORE of Alabama. ESHOO. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1699: Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. H.R. 2714: Mr. RICE of South Carolina. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1730: Mrs. LEE of Nevada. H.R. 2718: Mr. RUTHERFORD. Article I, Section 8 of the United States H.R. 1778: Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. H.R. 2721: Mr. SAN NICOLAS and Mr. COHEN. Constitution H.R. 1783: Mr. GARAMENDI. H.R. 2728: Mr. ARRINGTON. By Ms. WILSON of Florida: H.R. 1819: Mr. SIRES. H.R. 2742: Mr. KILMER. H.R. 3171. H.R. 1833: Ms. SPANBERGER and Mr. H.R. 2748: Mr. KELLER, Mr. FITZGERALD, Congress has the power to enact this legis- FITZPATRICK. Mr. MOONEY, Ms. STEVENS, Mr. SMITH of New lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1834: Mr. CASTEN. Jersey, Mrs. LESKO, and Mr. AUCHINCLOSS. Article 1, Section 8 H.R. 1861: Ms. SPANBERGER. H.R. 2759: Mr. COLE. f H.R. 1881: Mrs. HARTZLER. H.R. 2774: Ms. CASTOR of Florida. H.R. 1888: Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas and Mr. H.R. 2782: Mr. BABIN. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS COLE. H.R. 2800: Mrs. AXNE and Mr. EMMER. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 1892: Mr. RICE of South Carolina. H.R. 2811: Mr. GARBARINO and Ms. H.R. 1902: Mr. RICE of South Carolina. SPANBERGER. were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 1909: Mr. MCEACHIN, Mrs. TRAHAN, and H.R. 2812: Ms. NORTON and Mr. PASCRELL. tions, as follows: Mr. NEGUSE. H.R. 2820: Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. BISHOP of H.R. 19: Mr. BENTZ and Mr. BOST. H.R. 1915: Ms. BOURDEAUX, Mr. TONKO, Ms. Georgia, Mr. KIND, and Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. H.R. 72: Mr. KELLER. CHU, Mr. SWALWELL, Mr. COSTA, Mr. LARSEN H.R. 2833: Mr. SAN NICOLAS. H.R. 82: Mr. VARGAS and Ms. Letlow. of Washington, and Mr. DESAULNIER. H.R. 2840: Mr. KILMER, Mr. PETERS, Ms. H.R. 256: Ms. DEAN and Mr. MEIJER. H.R. 1946: Mr. O’HALLERAN, Mr. TITUS, Ms. CHU, Mrs. MURPHY of Florida, H.R. 261: Mr. SIMPSON and Ms. VAN DUYNE. BUTTERFIELD, and Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mrs. TRAHAN, and Mr. CARBAJAL. H.R. 263: Mr. CASE, Mrs. MCCLAIN, and Ms. H.R. 1959: Mr. DESAULNIER. H.R. 2860: Mr. CARL, Mr. PALAZZO, and Mr. GRANGER. H.R. 1972: Mr. KILMER. KAHELE. H.R. 265: Ms. PLASKETT and Mr. MCEACHIN. H.R. 1974: Mr. LAHOOD. H.R. 2911: Mr. DELGADO. H.R. 310: Mrs. AXNE and Ms. STEVENS. H.R. 1978: Mr. UPTON. H.R. 2936: Mr. GOTTHEIMER. H.R. 421: Mr. PANETTA, Ms. TLAIB, and Mr. H.R. 1994: Mr. BOST. H.R. 2938: Mr. MEIJER and Mr. JACKSON. COSTA. H.R. 2007: Mr. COHEN. H.R. 2940: Ms. NORTON. H.R. 471: Mr. KATKO. H.R. 2012: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. H.R. 2941: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. MORELLE, H.R. 475: Mr. COURTNEY. H.R. 2028: Ms. JACOBS of California. Mrs. DEMINGS, and Mr. BLUMENAUER. H.R. 501: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. H.R. 2059: Ms. SCANLON. H.R. 2962: Mr. RICE of South Carolina. H.R. 512: Ms. DELBENE. H.R. 2062: Mr. DOGGETT and Mr. H.R. 2967: Ms. TITUS and Mr. KAHELE. H.R. 541: Mr. TAYLOR. DESAULNIER. H.R. 2985: Mr. RICE of South Carolina. H.R. 554: Mr. MCCARTHY. H.R. 2079: Mr. SUOZZI and Mrs. MILLER- H.R. 2996: Mr. BUDD. H.R. 555: Mr. HUDSON. MEEKS. H.R. 3009: Mr. GREEN of Texas. H.R. 563: Mr. HUDSON. H.R. 2082: Mr. DELGADO. H.R. 3013: Mr. PANETTA. H.R. 606: Mr. HUDSON. H.R. 2090: Mrs. AXNE. H.R. 3014: Mr. MCCLINTOCK, Mr. TIFFANY, H.R. 657: Ms. SHERRILL. H.R. 2120: Mrs. LEE of Nevada. Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. STAUBER, H.R. 695: Mr. HAGEDORN. H.R. 2127: Mr. HAGEDORN, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. and Mr. SMITH of Missouri. H.R. 825: Ms. TITUS. MEIJER, and Mr. KILMER. H.R. 3018: Mr. RESCHENTHALER. H.R. 890: Ms. STEVENS. H.R. 2132: Mr. DESAULNIER, Ms. TLAIB, Mr. H.R. 3023: Mr. GARAMENDI. H.R. 892: Mr. BENTZ. POCAN, and Mr. KILDEE. H.R. 3035: Mr. ZELDIN, Mr. FITZGERALD, Mr. H.R. 911: Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS and Mr. H.R. 2133: Mr. DESAULNIER, Ms. TLAIB, Mr. BABIN, and Mr. JACKSON. NEGUSE. POCAN, and Mr. KILDEE. H.R. 3045: Mr. TIFFANY and Mrs. SPARTZ. H.R. 959: Ms. SHERRILL. H.R. 2188: Mr. BOST. H.R. 3046: Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. H.R. 962: Ms. PINGREE. H.R. 2198: Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. KHANNA, H.R. 3055: Mr. LAMB. H.R. 963: Mrs. AXNE, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. VARGAS, Ms. DA- H.R. 3057: Mr. RICE of South Carolina. Mr. MORELLE, Mr. VARGAS, Ms. KELLY of Illi- VIDS of Kansas, and Ms. WATERS. H.R. 3080: Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. MEUSER, nois, Mr. KILMER, and Mr. MOULTON. H.R. 2214: Mr. TONKO and Mr. GROTHMAN. Mr. GOODEN of Texas, Ms. MALLIOTAKIS, Mr. H.R. 1015: Mr. LIEU, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. H.R. 2229: Mr. POCAN, Ms. PORTER, Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. BUCSHON, and Mr. BILIRAKIS. THOMPSON of California, Mr. DESAULNIER, RUSH, and Ms. PINGREE. H.R. 3088: Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mrs. Ms. LEE of California, Mr. COSTA, and Ms. H.R. 2244: Mr. GRAVES of Missouri, Mr. MURPHY of Florida, and Ms. ESCOBAR. MATSUI. TIMMONS, Mr. YOUNG, Miss RICE of New York, H.R. 3093: Mr. CASE and Mr. PANETTA. H.R. 1057: Mrs. MILLER of Illinois, Mr. Mrs. LESKO, Mr. MEIJER, Mr. GROTHMAN, Ms. H.R. 3098: Mr. CARTER of Georgia, Mr. CAL- MEIJER, Mr. VALADAO, and Mr. LOWENTHAL. SPANBERGER, Mr. RUIZ, and Mr. WELCH. VERT, and Mr. DIAZ-BALART. H.R. 1179: Mrs. TORRES of California. H.R. 2249: Mr. FITZPATRICK. H.R. 3101: Mr. BURGESS, Mr. GAETZ, and Mr. H.R. 1184: Ms. TENNEY. H.R. 2255: Mr. CLEAVER. BARR. H.R. 1193: Mr. CURTIS, Ms. ROSS, and Mr. H.R. 2268: Mrs. MCBATH and Mr. KILMER. H. Res. 47: Mr. KINZINGER. ARMSTRONG. H.R. 2269: Mrs. MCBATH and Mr. KILMER. H. Res. 117: Mr. BUCK and Mr. BABIN. H.R. 1226: Mr. DELGADO. H.R. 2274: Mr. LYNCH. H. Res. 118: Mr. MEIJER. H.R. 1283: Ms. DELBENE. H.R. 2278: Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mrs. LURIA, and H. Res. 160: Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. TIMMONS, and H.R. 1321: Mr. BILIRAKIS and Ms. WILSON of Mr. BROWN. Mr. BABIN. Florida. H.R. 2288: Mr. MEIJER. H. Res. 215: Mr. MFUME. H.R. 1330: Mr. FERGUSON. H.R. 2294: Mr. MORELLE and Mr. LANGEVIN. H. Res. 352: Mr. CARL, Mr. RICE of South H.R. 1346: Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia, H.R. 2307: Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of Carolina, Mr. STEIL, Mr. SCHWEIKERT, Mr. Mr. UPTON, Mr. FITZGERALD, and Mr. New York and Mr. CARSON. CAWTHORN, Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. VALADAO. H.R. 2316: Mrs. MILLER of Illinois. HAGEDORN, Mr. MOORE of Alabama, Mr. H.R. 1355: Mr. GARBARINO, Mr. MEEKS, Ms. H.R. 2363: Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota MAST, Mr. OWENS, Mr. GOODEN of Texas, Mr. TENNEY, Mr. UPTON, Mr. WESTERMAN, Mr. and Mr. MOORE of Alabama. CHABOT, Mr. GARCIA of California, Ms. VAN ROSENDALE, Mr. KIM of New Jersey, Mrs. H.R. 2441: Mr. DEFAZIO and Mr. DELGADO. DUYNE, Mr. RESCHENTHALER, and Mr. NEHLS. DINGELL, and Mr. KILMER. H.R. 2461: Mr. COHEN. H. Res. 356: Mr. POCAN and Ms. BUSH.

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