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Vol. 166 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2020 No. 173 House of Representatives The House was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at 9 a.m. Senate MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2020

The Senate met at 4:30 p.m. and was to the Senate from the President pro Utah, the senior Senator for Wisconsin, called to order by the Honorable ROGER tempore (Mr. GRASSLEY). and the junior Senator for North Caro- F. WICKER, a Senator from the State of The senior assistant legislative clerk lina, who are currently working from Mississippi. read the following letter: home. The standard cliche would say f U.S. SENATE, that these past few days have provided PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, a stark reminder of the dangers of this PRAYER Washington, DC, October 5, 2020. terrible virus, but the truth is that our To the Senate: Nation did not need any such reminder. The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, fered the following prayer. More than 209,000 of our fellow citi- of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby zens have lost their lives. Millions have Let us pray. appoint the Honorable ROGER F. WICKER, a Mighty God, You are our dwelling Senator from the State of Mississippi, to per- battled illness or had their lives dis- place and underneath are Your ever- form the duties of the Chair. rupted by positive tests. This past lasting arms. May our President and CHUCK GRASSLEY, weekend, my home State of Kentucky First Lady feel Your healing touch. President pro tempore. just recorded its highest ever—highest May our Senators who are dealing with Mr. WICKER thereupon assumed the ever—one-day total for new cases. We the personal health challenge of Chair as Acting President pro tempore. all need to remain vigilant. We all need COVID–19 also experience Your divine f to remain careful. If the Speaker of the House and the healing and comfort. RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY Democratic leader had not spent Lord, we trust in Your support, for LEADER months blocking another bipartisan re- You continue to be the source of our The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- lief package over unrelated, far-left hope and peace. Give us great faith as pore. The majority leader is recog- poison pills, we could have put hun- we feel You near even in the darkness. nized. dreds of billions more dollars for kids, Lord, provide our lawmakers with jobs, and healthcare in the pipeline such fortitude that they can walk f many weeks ago. calmly through life’s storms. We pray CORONAVIRUS For the sake of our Nation, let’s hope in Your wonderful Name. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, the they finally lay down their partisan de- Amen. Senate has spent the last few days like mands and let our country get back on f all Americans have, praying for quick offense against this disease. healing and smooth recovery for Presi- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE f dent Trump and the First Lady fol- The Presiding Officer led the Pledge lowing their positive COVID–19 tests. BUSINESS BEFORE THE SENATE of Allegiance, as follows: I spoke to the President by phone Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, in I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the twice this past weekend. Both times, just a moment, I will move to with- United States of America, and to the Repub- his spirits were high. Both times, we draw the pending cloture petitions and lic for which it stands, one nation under God, talked about the people’s business: our recess the Senate with pro forma meet- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Nation’s fight against this pandemic; ings until 2 weeks from today. Mem- f his exceptional nominee to the Su- bers will receive at least 24 hours’ no- preme Court, Judge Barrett; as well as tice if any votes on urgent matters are APPOINTMENT OF ACTING our efforts to continue rebuilding the scheduled before October 19. That PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE economy for working families. would take bipartisan consent. Other- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The We are also thinking of our friends wise, the full Senate will next meet on clerk will please read a communication and colleagues, the senior Senator for October 19.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:35 Oct 06, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05OC6.000 S05OCPT1 ctelli on DSK30NT082PROD with SENATE S6034 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 5, 2020 Obviously, the people’s business does Weeks ago, the junior Senator from I have wondered about that as I not come to a halt in the absence of Hawaii pledged: ‘‘I will look for every passed before it in the past, but in light votes on the floor. The important work procedural tool that I can [find] to of the experience over the last few of our committees will go forward as make sure that this does not happen.’’ days, I think in order to fairly follow each committee sees fit. Chairman Weeks ago, the senior Senator from science-based guidelines and give peo- GRAHAM has already announced the Ju- Massachusetts: ‘‘We need to use every ple warnings about what they should diciary Committee will meet as tool. . . . We need to think seriously do to protect their health, we might planned on October 12 to begin consid- about everything we can do to try to consider a different placard. ering Judge Barrett’s nomination to slow this down.’’ the Supreme Court. We are full steam The No. 2 Democratic Senator, our Briefly, with respect to the majority ahead with the fair, thorough, and friend from Illinois, has said: ‘‘we [will] leader’s comments—I would love to be timely confirmation process that use whatever tools we have available’’ working on a COVID bill. The House Judge Barrett, the Court, and the Na- to ‘‘slow things down.’’ passed a Democratic preferred COVID tion deserve. Just yesterday, in the very same bill—the Heroes Act—in May. I under- The chairman has indicated the com- press conference where the Democratic stand the majority leader and his col- mittee will use the same hybrid for- leader claimed that his latest call to leagues find things about it they don’t mat—with some participants appearing delay the hearings were rooted in like. in person and others appearing over health and safety concerns, he gave the game away just moments later. In that There is no expectation that they video—that it has successfully used for would just take up the House Demo- more than 20 prior hearings this year. same press conference, he admitted, ‘‘We will use every tool in the toolbox cratic bill and pass it, but we waited Let me say that again. The Judiciary through May and then June and then Committee alone—just that com- to delay’’—so much about health and July and then August, until finally, in mittee—has held more than 20 hybrid safety concerns. mid to late September, the majority hearings since the start of the pan- Our Democratic colleagues have ad- mitted out loud what all these stalling put a bill on the floor that we viewed, demic. Many of these saw multiple tactics are about. Senate Democrats frankly, as insufficient. Senators participating via video con- have openly admitted they are grasp- ference. Some of them saw nominees It contained no funds for State and ing at straws to block the exceedingly participating by video conference. At local government aid, no funds for well-qualified nominee from receiving times, the Democratic members of the rental or mortgage assistance, no funds a fair and prompt process. committee have gone literally out of Look, we have months of experience for SNAP benefits or food aid. It would their way to praise this technology and governing this way while protecting have stricken State laws, such as those the chairman’s flexibility with this for- health and safety here in the Senate. that had been passed in Virginia to try mat. This body will not cease to function to provide a workplace safety standard Across all of our committees, we just because Democrats are afraid they for people returning to work in the have had 150 hybrid hearings since the may lose a vote. Chairman GRAHAM has days of COVID. pandemic began. The Senate has used all the options and procedures he needs We voted the bill down, as the major- this format no fewer than 150 times. We to supervise a fair, thorough, and hope- have continued performing our con- ity leader knows, but we did so with fully dignified confirmation hearing the expectation that that no vote stitutional duties while protecting next week. That is just what is going health and safety during the pandemic. would function much like the no vote to happen. in March functioned when we came in Our Democratic colleagues have I look forward to seeing Judge largely welcomed this approach, and on a Sunday and we voted down a par- Barrett’s brilliance and qualifications tisan proposal, and a few days later, we they have frequently taken advantage on full display starting 1 week from of it. So whatever mix proves to be the had a bipartisan proposal—the CARES today. Act—that has helped millions and mil- right decision at this time next week, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- lions of Americans, small businesses, it will be completely consistent with pore. The Senator from Virginia. the committee’s own precedent and hospitals, families. f with the ways committees all across We hope that no vote would lead to the Senate have adapted and done their CORONAVIRUS the same negotiation that could poten- work throughout the pandemic. Mr. KAINE. Mr. President, I would tially find a solution for Americans Our whole society is using these like to add, on behalf of my Demo- who are still looking for relief, but the tools. Earlier today, the Supreme cratic colleagues, the concerns ex- majority wants to now move to a dif- Court itself resumed conducting oral pressed for the President and First ferent topic. They want to now speed arguments via teleconference, as it has Lady, that they recover quickly and through a Supreme Court nomination done since last spring. The Senate has fully. with an unprecedented speed and, in- been using these processes for months. Having had coronavirus—likely con- deed, an unprecedented process. Just yesterday, the ranking member of tracted here when we were working on the Rules Committee reminded the the CARES Act in March—I understand I understand that the majority leader country that she actually helped set how tricky this can be and, knowing might categorize the Democrats’ con- them up. four people who died of coronavirus, cerns about proceeding at a time of It is nonsense for Senate Democrats how serious it can be. Our prayer is great sickness as a procedural trick, to turn on a dime and now pretend that this is a mild case, and it passes but I don’t think there is any these procedures are somehow no quickly. unreasonableness to a Judiciary Com- longer workable. It is nonsense to sug- I also extend the same concern on be- mittee member’s request that a hear- gest that the tools that Senate Demo- half of my Democratic colleagues for ing on the single most important ap- crats have been happily using across the Members of the Senate who have pointment that the Senate might make all of our committees for months have recently tested positive and hope that should be done in person. If it is done suddenly gone bad overnight. they either have no symptoms or the in person, it should be done in person Nobody is taking these disingenuous symptoms pass quickly. in a way that is safe. That is the re- tactics at face value because the Demo- I couldn’t help but notice, as I came quest the Democrats would have and crats have told everyone, out loud, into the Senate today on the subway that we continue to believe would be in about their real intentions. For weeks from the Russell building, that there is accord with the institution’s norms but now, numerous Senate Democrats have an advisory that has been posted for also the best thing for the safety of all publicly promised they would try every months down at the entrance to the Members. trick in the book—every trick in the Senate that says that we are trying to book—every maneuver available, to ob- follow CDC guidelines, but the advisory I yield the floor. struct and delay a fair confirmation placard says nothing about masks— The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- process. nothing. pore. The majority leader.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:15 Oct 06, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05OC6.006 S05OCPT1 ctelli on DSK30NT082PROD with SENATE October 5, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6035 LEGISLATIVE SESSION poration. For nearly half a century, his in the fields and in packing plants, har- organization, ESDC, has worked in the vesting, and preparing the food that --- Pilsen community of Chicago to pre- keeps us fed. Despite the virus and, MORNING BUSINESS serve historic buildings, build afford- now, the thick smoke of wildfires blan- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I able new housing, and help create new keting much of the west coast, they re- ask unanimous consent that the Sen- commercial and industrial economic main on the job. ate proceed to legislative session and development opportunities. They are Latinos are working as grocery be in a period of morning business, part of a long and proud tradition of clerks, teachers, postal employees, with Senators permitted to speak Hispanic men and women whose work servicemembers, and other ‘‘essential therein for up to 10 minutes each. has made America’s economy more The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- worker jobs.’’ Many of these heroic es- prosperous and fairer for all of us. sential workers are immigrants, and pore. Without objection, it is so or- Many Americans know the names dered. Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta. In many are Dreamers. They continue to work and serve in their communities f 1966, these two brave labor leaders while their own status remains in HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH helped organize farm workers in Dela- no, CA, to form the United Farm Work- limbo. Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, it has ers of America. Standing together, Latino-owned businesses are one of been said that the United States is like backed by their union, the farm work- the fastest growing segments of Amer- a brilliant tapestry woven from a daz- ers were able to strike for higher ica’s economy. Nationwide, nearly 1-in- zling array of colors and patterns into wages, safer working conditions, and 4 newly created businesses today are a unique whole. If that is true, then the protections for women farm workers Latino-owned. More than 4 million contributions of Hispanics are surely from sexual violence. Latino-owned businesses provide jobs among the largest and most vibrant Far fewer people recognize the name for 2.7 million workers. Together, these swaths in our rich national tapestry, Guadalupe Marshall. She is also a hero businesses pump over $700 billion into and Hispanic Heritage Month is a good for workers’ rights. Let me tell you America’s economy. In Illinois, 120,000 time to reflect on those contributions. about her. On Memorial Day 1937, 10 Latino-owned businesses generate $15 This celebration runs each year from unarmed union demonstrators from Re- billion and create jobs for 100,000 work- mid-September to mid-October. The public Steele were shot down by police ers. These passionate entrepreneurs are dates were chosen to coincide with the in Chicago. Lupe Marshall, who had the heart and pride of their commu- dates in which several Latin American immigrated to America from Mexico nities. I see them in communities all nations—including Costa Rica, El Sal- when she was 10 years old, was one of across Illinois. Let me tell you about vador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nica- the people attending that strike. She some of them. ragua, Mexico, and Chile—celebrate was a mother of three and a volunteer In Chicagoland, Latino community their own independence from colonial social worker at the Jane Addams Hull rule. This national celebration used to and business leaders have created pro- House. The ‘‘Memorial Day Massacre’’ grams such as the Food for Hope Pro- be just a week long, but in 1988, Con- is how many history books label the gress wisely and unanimously voted to gram and the Big Shoulders Fund to carnage at Republic Steele. Three distribute free food to families who are expand Hispanic Heritage Week to His- weeks after the killings, Lupe Marshall panic Heritage Month. The legislation hungry because of economic hardships travelled to Washington, DC, to testify related to the pandemic. was sponsored by Congressman Esteban before the Senate about what she had Torres and my friend and political witnessed. Pedro Perez owns his own mainte- mentor, Senator Paul Simon. It was She described placing herself on the nance company, PCY General Services. signed into law by President Ronald front line when shots rang out and then He and his daughter are part of a team Reagan, a proud, conservative Repub- turning to see many people lying face that diligently disinfects Esperanza lican who understood that America’s down on the ground. She ran, but she Health Centers on the Southwest Side heritage as a nation of immigrants is was clubbed in the head and arrested. of Chicago to make sure that the space one of our greatest sources of Her courage helped to build support is safe for families and for the medical strength—economically, politically, among the American people and in professionals who work there. What is culturally and morally. Congress for laws to help working peo- even more remarkable is that he does The contributions and influence of ple stand together for fair wages, safe all of this without charge. Why? Pedro Latinos on our Nation has grown dra- working conditions, and civil rights. says, with a smile, because ‘‘it’s his matically in the three decades since During this Hispanic Heritage community.’’ Every day, in every com- the establishment of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are especially aware of the munity in Illinois and every corner of Month. Today there are more than 60 enormous contributions that Hispanic America, you can find stories like million Latinos in the U.S. Illinois is Americans continue to make to Amer- theirs. proud to be home to one of the largest ica’s economy. Sadly, we know that The beauty and richness of the Latino populations in the country, in- this COVID–19 pandemic is taking a Latino community goes beyond food cluding many people of Mexican, Puer- disproportionate toll on Black and and traditions. At the heart of the to Rican, and Guatemalan heritage. Brown Americans. Nationwide, Latinos Latino community is an exceptionally Latinos and Latinas are leaders in are being hospitalized with COVID–19 resilient spirit that has sustained them every walk of life, including business, at more than 41⁄2 times the rate of through history and is helping to sus- the arts, sciences, education, sports, White people. In Illinois and several tain America today through the most entertainment, and public service. A other States, Latinos have the highest severe health and economic crises most ‘‘wise Latina,’’ Justice Sonia COVID–19 infection rates of any ethnic of us has ever experienced. I am hon- Sotomayor, now serves on the U.S. Su- group. COVID–19 is also threatening ored to represent so many of these preme Court. Ellen Ochoa, an engineer the livelihoods of Latinos throughout hard-working families in my State and and the first Latina astronaut, is now the US. Almost 60 percent of Latino look forward to see how they continue director of NASA’s Johnson Space Cen- households have experienced job loss or to inspire us to keep building a better ter. Latinas are literally helping Amer- wage reductions during this pandemic. America for everyone. ica reach for the stars. At the same time, our Nation is rely- In my home State of Illinois, Dr. ing heavily on Latinos, both citizens f Juan Andrade, Jr., is the president of and immigrants, to help steer us safely the U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute, through this pandemic. Latinos are DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER based in Chicago. He and his organiza- working on the frontlines of this pan- MEMORIAL tion are doing critical work to educate demic as doctors, nurses, and home and motivate Latinos to vote and to healthcare workers. They are also Mr. ROBERTS. Mr. President, on fill out the Census, ensuring that working around the clock, behind the Wednesday, October 14, 2020, we cele- Latinos are seen and their voices scenes, to disinfect our workplaces, brate the 130th birthday of America’s heard. Alexis Esparza is president of schools, stores, and health centers. 34th President and Supreme Com- Economic Strategies Development Cor- Latino farm workers continue to work mander of the Allied Expeditionary

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:35 Oct 06, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05OC6.007 S05OCPT1 ctelli on DSK30NT082PROD with SENATE S6036 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 5, 2020 Force in Europe during World War II, ceremony included my fellow commis- This is a historic accomplishment for Dwight David Eisenhower. sioners, including vice chairman Rep- Wyoming. The Cheyenne National Without Ike, it is not a stretch to resentative MIKE THOMPSON of Cali- Cemetery is the first veterans ceme- imagine that the trajectory of Amer- fornia, Senator JOE MANCHIN of West tery in Wyoming that is run by the De- ican history might have been signifi- Virginia, Senator GARY PETERS Of partment of Veterans Affairs. Before I cantly altered. It was General Eisen- Michigan, Senator DAN SULLIVAN of became a Senator, Wyoming was cam- hower who commanded a successful D- Alaska, Representative SANFORD D. paigning for a national cemetery with- Day invasion, which became a pivotal BISHOP, JR., OF GEORGIA, REPRESENTA- in the State. Once I was in the Senate, turning point in the Second World War. TIVE MICHAEL K. SIMPSON of Idaho, I had the opportunity to help advance It was President Eisenhower who Representative WILLIAM M. ‘‘MAC’’ this project with the help of veterans, waged peace, regulated atomic power, THORNBERRY of Texas, former Senator F.E. Warren Air Force Base, and the and protected the world against the Robert J. ‘‘Bob’’ Dole of Kansas, Alfred patriotic people of Wyoming. They are growing spread of communism. Geduldig, Susan Banes Harris, and all to be congratulated, and I know all Through it all, it was not selfish ambi- Catherine Ann Stevens. are thankful this day is finally here. tion or prestige that guided him, but Again, with General Eisenhower as The opening of this national ceme- rather his character and sense of duty. they were on the eve of the D-Day in- tery will allow veterans in rural areas He was born in Denison, TX, on Octo- vasion, soldiers of the 101st Airborne to be buried in their home State. Be- ber 14, 1890, as the third of seven sons. Division presented the colors. Speakers fore it was constructed, veterans had At the age of 2, Ike’s family moved to included me, Bret Bair, Senate Chap- to go to neighboring States in order to Abilene, KS, a lively community with a lain Barry Black, Representative MIKE be laid to rest. Now, the Cheyenne Na- famous frontier past where he devel- THOMPSON, Architect Frank Gehry, Ms. tional Cemetery will be used to serve oped his interest in exploring the out- Rachel Mast of Kansas who recited the approximately 22,000 veterans and their doors. Throughout his lifetime of lead- Pledge of Allegiance, Astronaut Chris families. Wyoming has worked for a ership, Ike never lost touch with his Cassidy from the International Space long time, in conjunction with the VA, western origins. As Kansas’ favorite Station, Secretary Condoleezza Rice, to give our State veterans what they son, Ike nurtured the values he learned Greta Van Susteren who introduced deserve: a place to rest in peace along- as a young boy, some of which guided Senator Bob Dole, David Eisenhower, side their fellow servicemembers. Bur- his decision-making as a leader. He Susan Eisenhower, and Secretary of ial services have also been expanded to placed the job and the mission—not the Interior David Bernhardt. Other Ei- veterans’ spouses and other eligible himself—at the center. With this heart- senhower family members present at family members, for they too have sac- felt ethic, he set the example for those the ceremony included Julie Nixon Ei- rificed so much for their country. around him. senhower, their son Alex and his chil- National cemeteries are a way to From Abilene to West Point and from dren, Mary Jean Eisenhower’s son Mer- honor our service men and women and Normandy to Washington, Eisenhower rill Eisenhower Atwater, and several serve as a constant reminder that free- embodied the humility, honesty, sin- members of the Gill family, relatives of dom isn’t free. It comes to us at great cerity, optimism, and fortitude that he Mamie Doud Eisenhower. cost and tremendous personal sacrifice. would call upon the country to emulate Enjoyed by all were musical perform- Each name that has been enshrined has in his first inaugural address on Janu- ances by the ‘‘The President’s Own’’ a story to tell about someone who left ary 20, 1953: ‘‘The productivity of our U.S. Marine Band, and Voices of Serv- family and friends, safety and security heads, our hands, and our hearts is the ice performers Master Sgt. Caleb behind to be part of a cause much source of all the strength we can com- Green, Staff Sgt. Ron Henry (Ret.), greater than themselves. In the end, mand, for both the enrichment of our Sgt. Maj. Christal Rheams, and Sgt. 1st many of them gave up all of their to- lives and the winning of peace,’’ he de- Class Jason Hanna. Guests at the cere- morrows so that today’s world might clared. ‘‘Whatever America hopes to mony and others joining via livestream be a better place for us all to live. bring to pass in the world must first and CSPAN were thrilled to experience I am extremely proud of the steps come to pass in the heart of America.’’ a flyover of F–16s piloted by soldiers of that the VA and the great State of Wy- As Americans, we owe a great deal to the 177th Fighter Wing of the New Jer- oming have taken in order to honor our the man who led the U.S. and Allied sey Air National Guard. The flyover oc- veterans. We must never forget the sac- Forces in the liberation of Europe and curred precisely at the end of the Na- rifices of these brave men and women. expelled the evil of Hitler’s Nazism. On tional Anthem performed by Voices of f the domestic front, we are transformed Service. Additionally, 26 members of TRIBUTE TO MICHIGAN’S by the fruit of his legacy as President, the West Point Alumni Glee Club de- VETERANS including: the Interstate Highway Sys- lighted guests with superb renditions tem, the National Aeronautics and of several songs, including ‘‘Grand Old Ms. STABENOW. Mr. President, I Space Administration, the Department Flag,’’ ‘‘World War II Medley,’’ and rise today to pay special tribute to the of Health, Education, and Welfare— ‘‘God Bless the USA.’’ proud Michigan residents who have now known as the U.S. Department of September’s dedication ceremony served in our Nation’s military and Health and Human Services and the was a fitting tribute to one of our their families. U.S. Department of Education—and the country’s finest leaders. The memorial When our country was at risk of frac- Federal Aviation Administration. Ike is now one of the 420 National Memo- turing in a brutal Civil War, the people also brought Alaska and Hawaii into rials and Parks under the stewardship of Michigan volunteered. When fascism the Union; eradicated segregation in of the National Park Service. I invite threatened freedom around the world, our Armed Forces; and deployed the all to visit the new Dwight D. Eisen- the people of Michigan fought back. Army’s 101st Airborne to Central High hower Memorial. And when faced with new dangers— School in Little Rock, AR, ensuring I ask my fellow Senators and all citi- from terrorism to pandemic diseases— that the law of educational integration zens to join me in celebrating Amer- the people of Michigan remain willing was followed by all States. ica’s 34th President and Supreme Com- to put our lives on the line on behalf of As chairman of the Dwight D. Eisen- mander during World War II by wishing the American people. hower Memorial Commission, I am Ike a happy 130th birthday. Whenever and wherever our Nation proud to report that construction on f needs us, the people of Michigan al- the national memorial of President and ways respond. In some families, this General Eisenhower, located on Inde- OPENING OF THE CHEYENNE spirit of service stretches back genera- pendence Avenue, SW, between 4th and NATIONAL CEMETERY tions. 6th Streets, is complete, and the me- Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, I rise to The Armsteads are one such Michi- morial is open to the public. speak on the opening of the Cheyenne gan family. Peter Armstead was origi- The commission hosted a dedication National Cemetery and the hard work nally from England, but when his new ceremony at the site the evening of that has been put in to this project Nation needed him, he answered the September 17, 2020. Participants in the over the past few years. call. He fought during the Civil War

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:15 Oct 06, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05OC6.001 S05OCPT1 ctelli on DSK30NT082PROD with SENATE October 5, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6037 and barely survived his time in a Con- sions, and I truly believe that Members chief of staff, Chad Tenpenny. Chad has federate prisoner of war camp in Mis- of Congress are only as good as their been out there riding shotgun, covering sissippi. staff. Well, I have been blessed because, all 105 counties, with me since my Earl Armstead, Peter’s grandson, for four decades, I believe that I have early days in the Senate. We have cov- served in France during World War I, had the best staff both in Kansas and ered almost every inch of the State, where he was put in charge of destroy- on Capitol Hill. from the Cimarron National Grasslands ing enemy bridges. He came home suf- While I could offer a long list of cur- in Morton County to the eastern border fering from post-traumatic stress and, rent and former aides who have truly in Wyandotte County. The people of like so many of our veterans, struggled made a difference for Kansas and Kansas know and respect Chad and de- to talk about what he had seen. America, there are three unique, hum- pend on him as a direct link to the And Robert Armstead, Earl’s nephew, ble, and accomplished individuals who Federal Government. His steady de- also fought in Europe during World deserve special recognition. Mel pendable leadership in the State has War II. He served in the Tank De- Thompson, Gilda Lintz, and Kay Sharp been a gift to me and to all Kansans stroyer Battalion and took part in the have all served quietly and effectively over the years. Po Valley campaign in Italy. His unit behind the scenes on my Kansas staff As a proud U.S. Marine, where I was being readied for the Pacific Cam- for nearly a quarter century. learned that I could achieve more than paign when the war ended. First, there is Mel Thompson who I ever thought I really could, I am con- All three of these veterans were will- serves as my State agriculture rep- stantly urging my staff to ‘‘sprint to ing to sacrifice everything in defense of resentative. Actually, Mel and I first the finish line’’ and ‘‘take the Hill.’’ our Nation. This past August, a grate- worked together on the Washington Mel, Gilda, and Kay have done a lot of ful nation honored them with side-by- staff of First District Congressman sprinting and climbing through the side burials at Great Lakes National Keith Sebelius in the late 1960s and years. Together, we have made Kansas Cemetery in Holly. early 1970s. Mel has taught me a lot a better place, and for that, I am Dr. Robert Armstead II, Robert’s son, about agriculture and even more about proud. worked to make this historic inter- people. Nobody is better at listening to Semper Fi. ment happen. He believes veterans de- frustrated farmers and ranchers and f serve to be remembered and honored few know more about the complex and for their service. I couldn’t agree more. often burdensome regulations offered ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS My own father, who served during by USDA and EPA. This incredible --- World War II, always told me that vet- knowledge and Mel’s neighborly pres- SESQUICENTENNIAL OF THE erans should not stand at the back of ence led to well-deserved recognition UNIVERSITY OF AKRON any line. Our Nation must keep its by the Kansas Farm Bureau who hon- promises to our heroes who have ored Mel with a Distinguished Service ∑ Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, I rise served, whether it is healthcare, edu- to Agriculture award. Mel has been a today to commemorate the University cation, a chance at a good job, the strong advocate for me and, in fact, a of Akron’s sesquicentennial and con- military recognitions they earned in brother. gratulate them on 150 years of extraor- service, or a place of honor in our na- Next, there is Gilda Lintz who serves dinary research, education, and con- tional cemeteries, places that Robert as the district director in my Topeka tributions to northeast Ohio. Armstead II calls ‘‘sacred holy office. Gilda is what we call a casework In 1870, Buchtel College was founded ground.’’ specialist, serving as the court of last in Akron, OH. It was the predecessor to On this Veterans Day and every day, resort when communication has broken today’s University of Akron. The open- I salute all of Michigan’s veterans past down between a Kansan and a govern- ing enrollment at Buchtel College was and present. I salute their families, ment agency. Gilda has invested her 46 collegiate students with an addi- who sacrifice alongside them and help heart and soul into assisting veterans tional 171 students in the preparatory ensure that their stories are never for- to obtain service awards or unrealized program. Today, the University of gotten. benefits. Additionally, Gilda has led Akron has an enrollment of more than Thank you. my service academy nomination board 19,000 students between the main cam- f that meets each October to identify the pus in Akron and four regional loca- best and brightest Kansans capable of tions, and the school has more than TRIBUTE TO MEL THOMPSON, graduating from our Nation’s military 175,000 alumni living in 138 countries GILDA LINTZ, KAY SHARP, AND academies and defending our Nation. I around the globe. CHAD TENPENNY call her ‘‘golden.’’ Thank you, Gilda, The University of Akron is home to a Mr. ROBERTS. Mr. President; I was for nurturing America’s heroes. You beautiful 218-acre campus and top pro- first elected to the House of Represent- are a true ‘‘Kansas treasure. grams in psychology, business adminis- atives in 1980 and then the Senate in I also want to recognize Kay Sharp tration and accounting, secondary edu- 1996. I have enjoyed the privilege of be- who serves as my State casework and cation, the world’s largest polymer coming the longest serving member of outreach director. Kay joined my staff academic program, and more. UA has a Congress in the history of the Sun- after a stint with Senator Nancy $2.7 billion economic impact in its pri- flower State and representing Kansans Kassebaum and has been a steady and mary service area, which includes the in Washington, DC, for 40 years. dependable rock in the Overland Park Ohio counties of Summit, Cuyahoga, It has been an amazing ride, a great office since 1997. Like Mel and Gilda, Stark, Medina, Portage, and Wayne. partnership in government and many Kay is the foundation of Team Roberts. On October 10, 2020, UA will be cele- people have been a tremendous help to Kay leads my state casework effort and brating its sesquicentennial anniver- Franki and me. We want to say a has helped countless Kansans obtain sary with 150 independent celebrations heartfelt thank you to all the friends last minute passports, crucial IRS re- around the world, concluding with a we have made along the way. fund checks, and meaningful social se- live message and toast from current My first boss in public service was a curity disability payments. More re- University of Akron President, Gary true gentleman from Concordia named cently, like she did after 9–11, Kay Miller. The evening will honor UA’s Frank Carlson. Senator Carlson was worked after hours and late into the past 150 years of education and re- the first person to hit the political morning on weekends to ensure Ameri- search and recognize the impactful, trifecta and serve our State as Senator, cans were able to re-enter the country imaginative, and innovative work fac- Congressman, and Governor. The al- during COVID-related travel interrup- ulty, researchers, and staff at UA have ways modest Senator Carlson routinely tions. Most of all, Kay is someone who done over the years and continue to do said, ‘‘There are no self-made men or I could count on for frank advice and today. women in public service; it is your counsel. She always gives you the un- UA is a prominent institution of friends, family and staff who make you varnished truth, and for that, I am higher education with a long history of what you are.’’ grateful. playing an active role in serving the Through the years I have repeated Finally, I want to say a word about community in Akron and beyond. Con- Senator Carlson’s words on many occa- my longtime State director and now gratulations to the University of

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:15 Oct 06, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05OC6.004 S05OCPT1 ctelli on DSK30NT082PROD with SENATE S6038 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 5, 2020 Akron for 150 years of excellence, and I media organization or effectively controlled bidity in the United States and close wish them the best of luck as they by the Government of the People’s Republic disparities in maternal health out- keep the lamp of learning burning for of China or the Chinese Communist Party, comes, and for other purposes. and for other purposes; to the Committee on many years to come.∑ S. 3753 the Judiciary. f By Mr. CRUZ: At the request of Mr. BRAUN, the name of the Senator from North Da- MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE S. 4798. A bill to use grant funds to provide identification kits to certain children, and kota (Mr. CRAMER) was added as a co- At 4:32 p.m., a message from the for other purposes; to the Committee on the sponsor of S. 3753, a bill to direct the House of Representatives, delivered by Judiciary. Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, By Mr. CRUZ: that certain medical facilities of the announced that the House has passed S. 4799. A bill to require the imposition of Department of Veterans Affairs have the following bill, without amendment: sanctions with respect to forced abortions by physical locations for the disposal of the Government of the People’s Republic of controlled substances medications. S. 2330. An act to amend the Ted Stevens China; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- Olympic and Amateur Sports Act to provide tions. S. 4694 for congressional oversight of the board of At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the f directors of the United States Olympic and names of the Senator from Wyoming Paralympic Committee and to protect ama- SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND (Mr. ENZI) and the Senator from Texas teur athletes from emotional, physical, and SENATE RESOLUTIONS (Mr. CORNYN) were added as cosponsors sexual abuse, and for other purposes. The following concurrent resolutions of S. 4694, a bill to extend and expand The message further announced that and Senate resolutions were read, and limitations on the importation of ura- the House has agreed to the following referred (or acted upon), as indicated: nium from the Russian Federation, and concurrent resolution, without amend- for other purposes. By Mrs. SHAHEEN (for herself, Mr. ment: CORNYN, and Ms. HASSAN): S. 4715 S. Con. Res. 46. Concurrent resolution to S. Res. 746. A resolution designating the At the request of Mr. ROUNDS, the correct the enrollment of S. 2330. week of October 4 through October 10, 2020, name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. f as ‘‘National Community Policing Week’’ ; MORAN) was added as a cosponsor of S. to the Committee on the Judiciary. 4715, a bill to grant Federal charter to EXECUTIVE AND OTHER By Mr. KAINE (for Mr. SCHUMER (for the National American Indian Vet- COMMUNICATIONS himself and Ms. KLOBUCHAR)): erans, Incorporated. S. Con. Res. 49. A concurrent resolution The following communications were S. 4757 mandating procedures to ensure adequate laid before the Senate, together with precautions against COVID–19 in Senate At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the accompanying papers, reports, and doc- buildings; to the Committee on Rules and name of the Senator from Illinois (Ms. uments, and were referred as indicated: Administration. DUCKWORTH) was added as a cosponsor EC–5609. A communication from the Pro- f of S. 4757, a bill to amend the Animal gram Specialist, Office of the Comptroller of Welfare Act to establish additional re- the Currency, Department of the Treasury, ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS quirements for dealers, and for other transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of S. 633 purposes. a rule entitled ‘‘Standardized Approach for At the request of Mr. MORAN, the S. RES. 689 Calculating the Exposure Amount of Deriva- names of the Senator from Georgia At the request of Mr. RISCH, the tive Contracts; Correction’’ (RIN1557–AE93) names of the Senator from Nebraska received in the Office of the President of the (Mrs. LOEFFLER) and the Senator from Senate on October 1, 2020; to the Committee West Virginia (Mr. MANCHIN) were (Mr. SASSE) and the Senator from Colo- on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. added as cosponsors of S. 633, a bill to rado (Mr. GARDNER) were added as co- EC–5610. A communication from the Direc- award a Congressional Gold Medal to sponsors of S. Res. 689, a resolution tor, Office of Regulation Policy and Manage- the members of the Women’s Army condemning the crackdown on peaceful ment, Department of Veterans Affairs, trans- Corps who were assigned to the 6888th protestors in Belarus and calling for mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Central Postal Directory Battalion, the imposition of sanctions on respon- entitled ‘‘VA Acquisition Regulation: Con- sible officials. tractor Qualifications; Acquisition of Utility known as the ‘‘Six Triple Eight’’. S. RES. 709 Services; and Contract Administration and S. 861 At the request of Mr. GRAHAM, the Audit Services’’ (RIN2900–AQ38) received in At the request of Ms. DUCKWORTH, names of the Senator from North Caro- the Office of the President of the Senate on her name was added as a cosponsor of lina (Mr. TILLIS), the Senator from Illi- October 1, 2020; to the Committee on Vet- S. 861, a bill to establish in the Bureau nois (Ms. DUCKWORTH), the Senator erans’ Affairs. of Democracy, Human Rights, and EC–5611. A communication from the Direc- from Arkansas (Mr. COTTON) and the Labor of the Department of State a tor, Office of Regulation Policy and Manage- Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. MAR- Special Envoy for the Human Rights of ment, Department of Veterans Affairs, trans- KEY) were added as cosponsors of S. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule LGBTI Peoples, and for other purposes. Res. 709, a resolution expressing the entitled ‘‘Elimination of On-the-Job Train- S. 3004 sense of the Senate that the August 13, ing and Apprenticeship Trainee Certifi- At the request of Mr. DURBIN, his 2020, and September 11, 2020, announce- cation’’ (RIN2900–AQ61) received in the Office name was added as a cosponsor of S. ments of the establishment of full dip- of the President of the Senate on October 1, 2020; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. 3004, a bill to protect human rights and lomatic relations between the State of enhance opportunities for LGBTI peo- Israel and the United Arab Emirates f ple around the world, and for other and the State of Israel and the King- INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND purposes. dom of Bahrain are historic achieve- JOINT RESOLUTIONS S. 3353 ments. The following bills and joint resolu- At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the f tions were introduced, read the first name of the Senator from Montana SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS and second times by unanimous con- (Mr. TESTER) was added as a cosponsor sent, and referred as indicated: of S. 3353, a bill to amend title XVIII of --- By Mr. BRAUN: the Social Security Act to provide for SENATE RESOLUTION 746—DESIG- S. 4796. A bill to address the high costs of extended months of Medicare coverage NATING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER health care services, prescription drugs, and of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney 4 THROUGH OCTOBER 10, 2020, AS health insurance coverage in the United transplant patients, and for other pur- ‘‘NATIONAL COMMUNITY POLIC- States, and for other purposes; to the Com- poses. ING WEEK’’ mittee on Finance. S. 3424 By Mr. SCOTT of Florida (for himself Mrs. SHAHEEN (for herself, Mr. COR- MITH and Mrs. BLACKBURN): At the request of Ms. S , her NYN, and Ms. HASSAN) submitted the S. 4797. A bill to place restrictions on the name was added as a cosponsor of S. following resolution; which was re- issuance of nonimmigrant visas to Chinese 3424, a bill to end preventable maternal ferred to the Committee on the Judici- journalists employed by a Chinese state-run mortality and severe maternal mor- ary:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:15 Oct 06, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05OC6.003 S05OCPT1 ctelli on DSK30NT082PROD with SENATE October 5, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6039 S. RES. 746 in the United States have died as a result of APPOINTMENTS AUTHORITY Whereas police officers are indispensable COVID–19; members of the community who put their Whereas the United States accounts for ap- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I lives on the line to protect others; proximately 4.25 percent of the world’s popu- ask unanimous consent that notwith- Whereas promoting strong relationships lation but, as of October 5, 2020, people in the standing the upcoming adjournment of founded in trust and mutual respect between United States account for over 20 percent of the Senate, the President of the Sen- law enforcement officers and the commu- those killed by COVID–19 globally; and ate, the President pro tempore, and the nities they serve helps ensure the safe and Whereas the Senate has seen an increase in majority and minority leaders be au- effective execution of the law; the number of Senators diagnosed with COVID–19: Now, therefore, be it thorized to make appointments to com- Whereas law enforcement officers and com- missions, committees, boards con- munities that work together to address pub- Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- lic safety concerns can create lasting solu- resentatives concurring), ferences, or interparliamentary con- tions to difficult challenges; SECTION 1. SENSE OF CONGRESS. ferences authorized by law, by concur- Whereas recent events have sparked a na- It is the sense of Congress that— rent action of the two Houses, or by tionwide call to improve the interactions be- (1) it is essential to the continuity of gov- order of the Senate. tween law enforcement officers and the com- ernment that the United States Government The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- munities they serve, particularly commu- and officials adhere to public health guid- pore. Without objection, it is so or- nities of color; ance in order to combat the spread of Whereas community policing facilitates COVID–19; and dered. peaceful dialogue, capable of fostering under- (2) the absence of a coordinated and com- standing and trust, between law enforcement prehensive COVID–19 strategy in the Senate f officers and civilians; is a threat to the legislative branch. Whereas community policing can help im- SEC. 2. PROCEDURES FOR COVID–19 PROTEC- ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER prove the equal enforcement of the laws; TION. 6, 2020 THROUGH MONDAY, OCTO- Whereas community policing informs the (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section— public about the challenges that law enforce- (1) the term ‘‘Senate building’’ means any BER 19, 2020 ment officers face in executing their duties Senate Office Building or the Senate Wing of Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I and provides law enforcement officers in- the Capitol; and ask unanimous consent that when the sight into the concerns of community mem- (2) the term ‘‘Senate worker’’ means— bers; (A) an employee whose pay is disbursed by Senate completes its business today, it Whereas a long-term commitment to com- the Secretary of the Senate; or adjourn to then convene for pro forma munity policing is necessary to eliminate (B) an employee of a contractor of an office sessions only with no businesses be the underlying causes of crime; or agency in the legislative branch whose being conducted on the following dates Whereas the advancement of community regular duty station is in a Senate building. and times, and that following each pro policing should be supported to ensure that (b) MASK USE.—All individuals shall wear a forma session, the Senate adjourn until State and local law enforcement agencies mask while in any public area of a Senate the next pro forma session: Tuesday, have necessary resources; and building. The Committee on Rules and Ad- October 6, at 11:30 a.m.; Friday, Octo- Whereas community policing has been rec- ministration of the Senate shall issue guid- ognized as an important tool for improving ance or regulations to carry out this sub- ber 9, at 10 a.m.; Tuesday, October 13, the relationship between law enforcement of- section. at 8:45 a.m.; Friday, October 16, at 4:30 ficers and the communities they serve: Now, (c) ADHERENCE TO SOCIAL DISTANCING p.m. I further ask unanimous consent therefore, be it GUIDELINES.—All individuals shall adhere to that when the Senate adjourn until Resolved, That the Senate— guidance and recommendations of the Office Friday, October 16, it next convene at (1) designates the week of October 4 of the Attending Physician with respect to 4:30 p.m. Monday, October 19, and that through October 10, 2020, as ‘‘National Com- social distancing while in a Senate building. following the prayer and pledge, the munity Policing Week’’; and (d) TESTING AND CONTACT TRACING PRO- morning hour be deemed expired, the (2) supports community policing and en- GRAM.—The Office of the Attending Physi- courages the people of the United States, law cian, Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of Journal of proceedings be approved to enforcement agencies, and elected officials the Senate, and Secretary of the Senate, in date, the time for the two leaders be to identify ways in which communities can consultation with the Centers for Disease reserved for their use later in the day, improve public safety, strengthen relation- Control and Prevention and the Department and morning business being closed; fi- ships, and build trust. of Health of the District of Columbia, shall nally, following leader remarks, the f develop and implement a program to con- Senate proceed to executive session to duct— resume the Newman nomination. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- (1) COVID–19 testing of— TION 49—MANDATING PROCE- (A) Senators; and The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- DURES TO ENSURE ADEQUATE (B) Senate workers who will be physically pore. Is there objection? PRECAUTIONS AGAINST COVID–19 present in a Senate building in connection Mr. KAINE. Mr. President, reserving IN SENATE BUILDINGS with the duties of the Senate worker; and the right to object. (2) contact tracing with respect to any Mr. KAINE (for Mr. SCHUMER (for Senator or Senate worker who tests positive The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- himself and Ms. KLOBUCHAR)) sub- for COVID–19. pore. The Senator from Virginia. mitted the following concurrent resolu- f Mr. KAINE. Would the Senator mod- tion; which was referred to the Com- ify his request so that in lieu of recon- mittee on Rules and Administration: CLOTURE MOTIONS WITHDRAWN vening Monday, October 19, there be S. CON. RES. 49 Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I additional pro forma sessions with no Whereas on March 13, 2020, the COVID–19 ask unanimous consent that the clo- business conducted at 12 noon on the outbreak in the United States was declared a ture motions filed on Wednesday, Sep- following dates: October 20, October 23, national emergency under the National tember 30, be withdrawn. October 27, October 30, and November 3; Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.); The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- further, that when the Senate adjourn Whereas as of August 7, 2020, the Centers pore. Without objection, it is so or- on November 3, the Senate next con- for Disease Control and Prevention has— (1) recommended ‘‘that people wear masks dered. vene at 12 noon on Wednesday, Novem- in public settings and when around people f ber 4, with the remaining provisions of who don’t live in [their] household, espe- the original request in effect? UNANIMOUS CONSENT cially when other social distancing measures The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- AGREEMENT—H.J. RES. 90 are difficult to maintain.’’; and pore. Does the leader so modify his re- (2) stated that ‘‘masks may help prevent Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I quest? people who have COVID–19 from spreading ask unanimous consent that notwith- the virus to others’’ and ‘‘masks are most Mr. MCCONNELL. I object. likely to reduce the spread of COVID–19 standing the provisions of the Congres- sional Review Act, H.J. Res. 90 remain The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- when they are widely used by people in pub- pore. Objection is heard. lic settings.’’; in status quo through October 19, 2020. Is there an objection to the original Whereas as of October 5, 2020, nearly The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- 7,500,000 people in the United States had con- pore. Without objection, it is so or- request? tracted COVID–19, and nearly 210,000 people dered. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS MEETINGS SCHEDULED OCTOBER 14 Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, 9 a.m. OCTOBER 7 Committee on the Judiciary agreed to by the Senate of February 4, 2 p.m. To hold hearings to examine the nomina- 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- Committee on Finance tion of Amy Coney Barrett, of Indiana, tem for a computerized schedule of all Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility to be an Associate Justice of the Su- meetings and hearings of Senate com- and Economic Growth preme Court of the United States. mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- To hold hearings to examine the fiscal SH–216 tees, and committees of conference. outlook. OCTOBER 15 This title requires all such committees WEBEX to notify the Office of the Senate Daily 9 a.m. Digest—designated by the Rules Com- OCTOBER 12 Committee on the Judiciary mittee—of the time, place and purpose To hold hearings to examine the nomina- 9 a.m. tion of Amy Coney Barrett, of Indiana, of the meetings, when scheduled and Committee on the Judiciary to be an Associate Justice of the Su- any cancellations or changes in the To hold hearings to examine the nomina- preme Court of the United States. meetings as they occur. tion of Amy Coney Barrett, of Indiana, SH–216 As an additional procedure along to be an Associate Justice of the Su- with the computerization of this infor- preme Court of the United States. POSTPONEMENTS mation, the Office of the Senate Daily SH–216 OCTOBER 7 Digest will prepare this information for OCTOBER 13 printing in the Extensions of Remarks 10 a.m. 9 a.m. section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Committee on Commerce, Science, and Committee on the Judiciary Transportation on Monday and Wednesday of each To hold hearings to examine the nomina- week. To hold hearings to examine passenger tion of Amy Coney Barrett, of Indiana, and freight rail, focusing on the cur- Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, Oc- to be an Associate Justice of the Su- rent status of the rail network and the tober 6, 2020 may be found in the Daily preme Court of the United States. track ahead. Digest of today’s RECORD. SH–216 SR–253

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 6 9 a.m., Tuesday, October 6

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Tuesday: Senate will meet in a pro forma Program for Tuesday: House will meet in Pro Forma session. session at 9 a.m.

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