S7304 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE November 16, 2017 players who contributed to the 2017 regular Whereas the Houston Astros is an organi- family, community, and national responsi- season should be congratulated: Norichika zation of great character, determination, and bility; Aoki, Tyler Clippard, J.D. Davis, Dayan heart, and a reflection of the city of Houston Whereas the future well-being of the Na- Diaz, Michael Feliz, Mike Fiers, Reymin and the State of Texas; tion is dependent on the value placed on Guduan, Jandel Gustave, Teoscar Hernandez, Whereas, in the wake of Hurricane Harvey youth and the opportunities provided for James Hoyt, Jordan Jankowski, Tony Kemp, and the devastation along the entire Gulf youth to acquire the knowledge, skills, and Jake Marisnick, Francis Martes, Colin Coast in the State of Texas, the Houston abilities necessary to help youth successfully Moran, David Paulino, A.J. Reed, Tony Sipp, Astros as World Series champions personifies develop into safe, healthy, and productive Max Stassi, Ashur Tolliver, and Tyler White; the ‘‘can do’’ Texas spirit and signals to the adults; Whereas the front office, the clubhouse, world that, even after an incredibly difficult Whereas effective programs supporting and all of the supporting staff and team few months, the State of Texas is coming runaway youth and assisting youth and their members of the Houston Astros should be back stronger than ever; and families in providing safe and stable homes congratulated; Whereas the Houston Astros are the 2017 succeed because of partnerships created Whereas the Houston Astros won an in- World Series champions: Now, therefore, be among families, youth-based advocacy orga- credible 101 games during the regular season, it nizations, community-based human service which earned the team the American League Resolved, That the Senate— agencies, law enforcement, schools, faith- West division championship; (1) commends the Houston Astros— based organizations, and businesses; and Whereas the following 6 Houston Astros (A) for winning the 2017 Major League Whereas the National Network for Youth players selected to the 2017 Major League Baseball World Series championship title; and National Runaway Safeline are cospon- Baseball All-Star Game should be congratu- and soring National Runaway Prevention Month lated: Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa, Chris (B) for an outstanding performance during in November to increase public awareness of Devenski, Dallas Keuchel, Lance McCullers, the 2017 Major League Baseball season; the issues facing runaway and homeless Jr., and George Springer; (2) recognizes the achievements of the youth and to educate the public about solu- Whereas the Houston Astros became the players, coaches, management, and support tions and the role the public can play in end- first team in the history of Major League staff of the Houston Astros, which made vic- ing youth homelessness: Now, therefore, be Baseball to capture both the National tory possible; it League Championship pennant and the (3) recognizes the dedication, hard work, Resolved, That the Senate— American League Championship pennant; and persistence of the operations staff of (1) designates November 2017 as ‘‘National Whereas the Houston Astros bounced back Minute Maid Park in the city of Houston; Runaway Prevention Month’’; and from a loss in the 2015 playoffs to win the (4) congratulates— (2) recognizes and supports the goals and American League Championship pennant for (A) the city of Houston; ideals of National Runaway Prevention the first time; (B) Houston Astros fans everywhere; Month. Whereas Houston Astros center fielder (C) the mayor of the city of Houston, the f George Springer broke the record for extra Honorable Sylvester Turner; base hits in the World Series, including 5 (D) Houston Astros Owner and Chairman SENATE RESOLUTION 340—COM- home runs, and was named the Most Valu- Jim Crane and the Crane family; MEMORATING THE 100TH ANNI- able Player in the World Series; (E) Houston Astros President of Business VERSARY OF THE 3D INFANTRY Whereas Houston Astros catcher Brian Operations Reid Ryan; and DIVISION McCann, in the first year playing for the (F) Houston Astros Executive Advisor Mr. PERDUE (for himself, Mr. ISAK- Houston Astros, hit a home run in Game 5 of Nolan Ryan; and the World Series, and guided the pitching (5) respectfully requests that the Secretary SON, and Mr. INHOFE) submitted the fol- staff for 7 games; of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of lowing resolution; which was consid- Whereas Alex Bregman is the first Jewish this resolution to— ered and agreed to: player to hit a World Series walk off hit, (A) Houston Astros Owner and Chairman S. RES. 340 Jim Crane; which led the Houston Astros past the Los Whereas November 21, 2017, is the 100th an- (B) Houston Astros General Manager Jeff Angeles Dodgers in a 13–12, 10-inning win in niversary of the organization of the 3d Infan- Luhnow; and Game 5 of the World Series; try Division; (C) Houston Astros Manager A.J. Hinch. Whereas Houston Astros pitcher Justin Whereas the 3d Infantry Division was orga- Verlander was named the Most Valuable f nized in 1917 as the 3d Division, with head- Player of the American League Champion- quarters at Camp Greene in North Carolina, ship Series; SENATE RESOLUTION 339—DESIG- NATING NOVEMBER 2017 AS ‘‘NA- and has been on continuous duty ever since; Whereas Houston Astros second baseman Whereas, from its inception, the 3d Infan- Jose Altuve— TIONAL RUNAWAY PREVENTION try Division and the component units of the (1) compiled at least 200 hits for the fourth MONTH’’ 3d Infantry Division have played a vital role consecutive year; and in the history of the United States by serv- (2) won a Silver Slugger Award for best Ms. DUCKWORTH (for herself, Mr. HATCH, Mrs. MURRAY, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. ing in— American League second baseman; (1) World War I; Whereas Houston Astros General Manager LEAHY, and Mr. REED) submitted the (2) World War II; Jeff Luhnow joined the Houston Astros front following resolution; which was consid- (3) the Korean War; office in 2011 and succeeded in building a ered and agreed to: (4) the Cold War; World Series championship team; S. RES. 339 (5) Operations Desert Shield and Desert Whereas the Houston Astros fell short in Storm (commonly known as ‘‘the Persian Whereas the prevalence of runaway youth the 2015 American League Division Series, Gulf War’’); and homelessness among youth is stag- fueling a determination— (6) Operation Enduring Freedom; (1) to return to the playoffs; and gering, with studies suggesting that every (7) Operation Iraqi Freedom; (2) to win the World Series in 2017; year, between 1,600,000 and 2,800,000 youth (8) Operation Freedom’s Sentinel; Whereas Houston Astros fans followed the live on the streets of the United States; (9) Operation Resolute Support; triumphs of the 2017 season by tuning into Whereas runaway youth most often are (10) Operation Atlantic Resolve; and games called by Houston Astros television youth who have been expelled from their (11) a number of other named and unnamed broadcasters Geoff Blum and Todd Kalas and homes by their families, have experienced operations around the world; Houston Astros radio broadcasters Robert abuse and trauma, are involved in the foster Whereas elements of the 3d Division first Ford and Steve Sparks; care system, are too poor to secure their own went into combat in March 1918 at the begin- Whereas the Houston Astros played the fol- basic needs, and may be ineligible or unable ning of the German offensive efforts that lowing 3 excellent teams in the 2017 to access medical or mental health re- were designed to end World War I; postseason that should be congratulated: sources; Whereas, soon after the 3d Division was es- (1) the Boston Red Sox in the American Whereas youth who run away are at an in- tablished, the division began to gain prestige League Division Series; creased risk for exploitation and exposure to for its service during World War I; (2) the New York Yankees in the American criminal networks, such as domestic sex Whereas, in July of 1918, the success of the League Championship Series; and trafficking; 3d Division at the Battle of Chateau-Thierry (3) the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Whereas youth who run away are more earned the division, and especially the 38th Series; likely to be recruited or coerced into partici- Infantry of the division, the legendary nick- Whereas the Houston Astros won the World pating in criminal acts, such as gangs and il- name ‘‘Rock of the Marne’’ because the divi- Series for the first time ever, filling with legal substance abuse, that lead to a higher sion held steadfast against German soldiers pride the people in the city of Houston and likelihood of involvement in the criminal who were marching toward Paris in what Houston Astros fans everywhere; justice system; would be the last German offensive of World Whereas the Houston Astros showed ex- Whereas preventing youth from running War I; traordinary steadiness, teamwork, focus, and away from home or from foster care and sup- Whereas, during the Battle of Chateau- love of the game; porting youth in high-risk situations is a Thierry, division commander Major General

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:38 Nov 17, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16NO6.032 S16NOPT1 November 16, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7305 Joseph Dickman gave his famous order to (1) the French Croix de Guerre with Palm Whereas, from 2000 to 2001, elements of the hold the defensive position along the Marne (and streamer embroidered with ‘‘Colmar’’); 3d Infantry Division deployed to Bosnia and River in French, stating, ‘‘Nous resterons (2) the French Fourragere, for seizing the Kosovo in support of the United Nations Mis- la!’’, which in English means, ‘‘We shall re- last Nazi stronghold in France; and sion in Bosnia and Herzegovina (commonly main here!’’, providing what would become (3) the Presidential Unit Citation; known as ‘‘UNMIBH’’); the official motto of the 3d Division; Whereas, during World War II, 39 soldiers Whereas the 3d Infantry Division began its Whereas the 3d Division played an impor- of the 3d Infantry Division earned the Medal participation in Operation Iraqi Freedom on tant role in other major campaigns of World of Honor; March 20, 2003, leading the coalition assault War I, including the campaigns of— Whereas one of the most decorated soldiers into Iraq; (1) Aisne; of World War II, Lieutenant Audie Murphy, Whereas, as of April 4, 2003, the 3d Infantry (2) Champagne-Marne; served in the 3d Infantry Division; Division had entered the Saddam Inter- (3) Aisne-Marne; Whereas the 3d Infantry Division was again national Airport and renamed it the Baghdad (4) Saint-Mihiel; and called to service in September of 1950 when International Airport; (5) Meuse-Argonne; the first elements of the division arrived on Whereas, from April 5 to 9, 2003, the 3d In- Whereas 2 soldiers of the 3d Division, Pri- the Korean Peninsula in support of the Gov- fantry Division was the vanguard unit in the vate First Class John L. Barkley and First ernment of the Republic of Korea and its march to Baghdad, leading what would be- Lieutenant George Price Hays, earned the military, contributing to operations in come known as the ‘‘Thunder Run’’ into the Medal of Honor during World War I; Hamhung-Hungnam in 1950 and the recapture heart of the city and effectively crippling Whereas, after World War I, the 3d Division of the South Korean capital of Seoul in 1951, the Iraqi regime; was one of only 3 divisions of the Army to re- following the surge of Chinese troops; Whereas, from January 2005 to January main on active duty, a strong testament to Whereas, from November 30 to December 2006, the 3d Infantry Division returned to the steadfastness, combat experience, and 24, 1950, the 3d Infantry Division served as Iraq to provide security for independent elec- mission success of the division; the covering force for the largest beachhead tions and the peaceful transfer of power to Whereas the 3d Division was redesignated evacuation in the history of the military of newly and democratically elected Iraqi offi- as the 3d Infantry Division in 1942; the United States, facilitating the escape of cials; Whereas the 3d Infantry Division was again 105,000 troops, 91,000 refugees, 17,500 vehicles, Whereas the 1st Brigade Combat Team of called into action in November of 1942, enter- and 350,000 tons of cargo from Hungnam, the 3d Infantry Division was the first Army ing World War II as one of the first divisions after which the division moved from the East brigade to serve 3 tours in Iraq; of the United States to fight the Nazi empire Coast to the West Coast of South Korea and Whereas, in March 2007, as part of Task in north Africa; helped to fight back the Chinese forces that Force Marne, the 3d Infantry Division was Whereas the 3d Infantry Division made an had overtaken Seoul; given a large area of responsibility in Iraq, amphibious landing in French Morocco and Whereas, in 1951, elements of the 3d Infan- including Multi-National Forces–Center and quickly captured the city of Casablanca, dis- try Division helped to recapture Seoul and Multi-National Forces–West; tinguishing itself as one of the premier as- were instrumental in pushing Chinese forces Whereas Sergeant First Class Paul R. sault units of the Army; back to the 38th parallel and in enduring the Smith was posthumously awarded the Medal Whereas the 3d Infantry Division advanced brunt of Chinese attempted attacks to re- of Honor for his actions in Iraq in 2003; through Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia be- take Seoul, earning the division the new Whereas the 3d Infantry Division had units fore participating in the amphibious assault nickname, the ‘‘Rock of Seoul’’; in every region of Iraq; on Sicily; Whereas, during the Korean War, the 3d In- Whereas, in November 2009, the Combat Whereas, during the campaign to take con- fantry Division also became known as the Aviation Brigade of the 3d Infantry Division trol of Sicily, and before moving to mainland ‘‘Fire Brigade’’ for its quick responses to cri- deployed to Afghanistan as Task Force Fal- Italy, the 3d Infantry Division earned a rep- ses; con; utation as one of the best divisions in the Whereas the 3d Infantry Division partici- Whereas, in 2012, the 3d Infantry Division Seventh Army under the command of Lieu- pated in 8 campaigns during the Korean War deployed to Afghanistan in support of oper- tenant General George Patton; and had 13 Medal of Honor recipients as a re- ations in Regional Command–South, assist- Whereas, between January and May of 1943, sult of that service; ing with the closure of more than 60 forward the 3d Infantry Division participated in an Whereas, in recognition of exemplary serv- operating bases and providing support to amphibious assault operation and beachhead ice during the Korean War, the 3d Infantry various units in the theater of operation; defense at Anzio on the West Coast of Italy, Division and its subordinate units received— Whereas, in 2015, multiple units of the 3d repelling multiple attacks by 3 German divi- (1) the Presidential Unit Citation; Infantry Division deployed to Europe in sup- sions, fighting valiantly, and, on 1 day, suf- (2) the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit port of Operation Atlantic Resolve, training fering 995 casualties, once again proving to Citation (and streamer embroidered with with NATO allies to remain prepared for con- be a steadfast ‘‘Rock’’; ‘‘Uijongbu Corridor’’); tingency operations in Europe; Whereas the 3d Infantry Division, after (3) the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Whereas, as of 2017, a contingent of 3d In- breaking out of the Anzio beachhead and Citation (and streamer embroidered with fantry Division soldiers serve in Afghanistan reaching Rome, participated in Operation ‘‘Iron Triangle’’); and in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel, Dragoon, the Allied invasion of southern (4) the Chryssoun Aristion Andrias–Brav- taking on the train and assist mission as the France; ery Gold Medal of Greece (and streamer em- United States Forces-Afghanistan’s National Whereas the 3d Infantry Division, after broidered with ‘‘Korea’’); Support Element alongside Afghan National months of intense fighting, entered Germany Whereas the 3d Infantry Division returned Security Forces; and crossed the Rhine River, making its way to Germany in April 1958 to help secure Whereas, as of 2017, the 3d Infantry Divi- through Nuremberg, Munich, and Salzburg Western Europe from the threat of attack by sion is still a premier fighting force with before assisting in the capture of Adolf Hit- the nations, headed by the Soviet Union, units deployed in support of contingency op- ler’s mountain retreat near Berchtesgaden in that had signed the Warsaw Pact and re- erations across 4 distinct combatant com- April of 1945; mained stationed in Germany until 1996 to mand areas of responsibility in more than 20 Whereas, as of the date on which Germany assist fellow member nations of the North countries and under 5 separate named oper- unconditionally surrendered in May of 1945, Atlantic Treaty Organization (referred to in ations, including Operation Resolute Sup- the 3d Infantry Division had suffered 35,000 this preamble as ‘‘NATO’’), directly contrib- port in Iraq, Operation Freedom’s Sentinel casualties during World War II, while fight- uting to the peaceful end of the Cold War; in Afghanistan, and Operation Atlantic Re- ing and marching 3,200 miles from Casa- Whereas, in December 1990, in response to solve in Eastern Europe; blanca to Salzburg; the invasion of Kuwait by Saddam Hussein, Whereas the 3d Infantry Division has been Whereas, during World War II, the 3d In- the 3d Brigade of the 3d Infantry Division de- honorably stationed in Fort Stewart, Geor- fantry Division was the only division of the ployed to Saudi Arabia in support of Oper- gia, since fiscal year 1996; and United States to serve in 10 major cam- ations Desert Storm and Desert Shield; Whereas, since 1917, the 3d Infantry Divi- paigns, specifically the campaigns of— Whereas the 3d Brigade of the 3d Infantry sion has— (1) Algeria-French Morocco; Division distinguished itself as the Advanced (1) been deployed around the world, assist- (2) Tunisia; ing in combat and noncombat missions; (3) Sicily; Guard Brigade leading the main attack of (4) Naples-Foggia; the 1st Armored Division and VII Corps (2) endured the loss of more than 10,000 sol- (5) Anzio; against the Iraqi Republican Guard Forces diers in combat operations; and (6) Rome-Arno; Command as part of the 100-hour ground as- (3) had 55 soldiers receive the Medal of (7) southern France; sault on Iraq from February 24 to 28, 1991; Honor, a greater number than from any (8) Rhineland; Whereas, as of the date on which the Per- other division: Now, therefore, be it (9) Ardennes-Alsace; and sian Gulf War ended, the 3d Brigade of the 3d Resolved, That the Senate— (10) Central Europe; Infantry Division had, during that conflict, (1) commemorates the 100th anniversary of Whereas, in recognition of exemplary serv- destroyed 105 enemy tanks, 70 armored per- the 3d Infantry Division on November 21, ice during World War II, the 3d Infantry Di- sonnel carriers, and 92 artillery pieces and 2017, and reveres its century of service to the vision was awarded— captured 836 prisoners; military of the United States;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:38 Nov 17, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16NO6.038 S16NOPT1 S7306 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE November 16, 2017 (2) applauds the 3d Infantry Division for flects the strong commitment of the spon- (1) 2.5 percent per year through 2020; and continuing to serve with one of the most suc- sors of the national registered apprentice- (2) 3 percent per year from 2021 through cessful combat records of any division of the ship system; 2030; Army; Whereas an evaluation of registered ap- Whereas additional States may also soon (3) commends the 3d Infantry Division for prenticeship programs in 10 States conducted join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative; continuing to exemplify its motto, ‘‘Nous by Mathematica Policy Research in 2012 Whereas 11 States have approved at least 1 resterons la!’’, which in English means, ‘‘We found that— energy efficiency standard for appliances or shall remain here!’’; (1) individuals who completed registered equipment that are not covered by Federal (4) honors— apprenticeship programs earned over $240,000 standards; (A) the memory of the more than 10,000 sol- more over their careers than individuals who Whereas 47 cities in the United States have diers of the 3d Infantry Division who have did not participate in registered apprentice- adopted 100 percent clean and renewable en- made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the ship programs; ergy goals; United States; and (2) the estimated social benefits of each Whereas more than 2,500,000 people in the (B) the 55 members of the 3d Infantry Divi- registered apprenticeship program (including United States work in clean energy in all 50 sion who have received the Medal of Honor, additional productivity of apprentices and States, including in industries relating to— a greater number than from any other divi- the reduction in governmental expenditures (1) wind energy; sion of the Army; as a result of reduced use of unemployment (2) solar energy; (5) expresses, on behalf of the people of the compensation and public assistance) exceed- (3) energy efficiency; and United States, gratitude, support, and com- ed the costs of each registered apprentice- (4) advanced hybrid electric vehicles; mitment to all 3d Infantry Division soldiers, ship program by more than $49,000; and Whereas by 2020 there will be 500,000 people (3) the tax return on every dollar the Fed- veterans, and families, both past and in the United States working in the solar eral Government invested in registered ap- present; and and wind industries, including roofers, elec- prenticeship programs was $27; and (6) recognizes the esteemed place of the 3d tricians, and steel workers; Whereas celebration of National Appren- Infantry Division in the annals of the his- Whereas the majority of clean energy jobs ticeship Week— in the United States are blue collar jobs that tory of the United States. (1) honors industries that use the reg- pay well; f istered apprenticeship model; Whereas the ‘‘2017 U.S. Energy and Em- (2) encourages expansion of the registered SENATE RESOLUTION 341—DESIG- apprenticeship model to prepare highly ployment Report’’ issued by the Department NATING THE WEEK BEGINNING skilled workers of the United States; of Energy found that there are 5 times as NOVEMBER 13, 2017, AS ‘‘NA- (3) recognizes the role the national reg- many people in the United States working in TIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK’’ istered apprenticeship system has played in the renewable energy sector than there are preparing workers of the United States for people in the United States working in fossil Mrs. MURRAY (for herself, Ms. COL- jobs; and fuel industries; LINS, Ms. BALDWIN, and Mr. HOEVEN) (4) promotes conversation about ways the Whereas the establishment of vehicle fuel submitted the following resolution; national registered apprenticeship system economy emissions standards— which was referred to the Committee can continue to respond to workforce chal- (1) is the single most significant action on the Judiciary : lenges in the 21st century: Now, therefore, be that has been taken to reduce global warm- it ing pollution; S. RES. 341 Resolved, That the Senate designates the (2) has helped create 700,000 domestic jobs Whereas a highly skilled workforce is nec- week beginning November 13, 2017, as ‘‘Na- in the automobile industry of the United essary to compete in the global economy and tional Apprenticeship Week’’. States since 2009; to support economic growth; f (3) will save consumers in the United Whereas the national registered appren- States a total of $100,000,000,000 at the gas ticeship system established by the Act of Au- SENATE RESOLUTION 342—EX- pump; and gust 16, 1937 (29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.) (commonly PRESSING THE SENSE OF THE (4) will reduce the reliance of the United known as the ‘‘National Apprenticeship SENATE THAT STATES, CITIES, States on foreign oil by 2,500,000 barrels per Act’’) (referred to in this preamble as the TRIBAL NATIONS, BUSINESSES, day by 2030; ‘‘national registered apprenticeship sys- AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER Whereas the States, cities, Tribal nations, tem’’), which has existed for over 75 years— businesses, and institutions of higher edu- (1) is an important pathway for workers of EDUCATION IN THE UNITED cation of the United States that support the the United States; STATES SHOULD WORK TO- objectives of the Paris Agreement represent (2) offers a combination of— WARDS ACHIEVING THE GOALS more than half of the economy of the United (A) academic and technical instruction; OF THE PARIS AGREEMENT States; and and Mr. MARKEY (for himself, Mr. Whereas millions of dollars for clean en- (B) paid, on-the-job, training; ergy and climate change adaptation resil- WHITEHOUSE, Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. DUR- (3) provides workers of the United States iency in developing countries have been pro- credentials that are nationally-recognized BIN, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. WYDEN, Ms. vided by the United States through contribu- and industry-recognized; HIRONO, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Ms. BALDWIN, tions that are— (4) leads to higher earnings for apprentices; Mr. MENENDEZ, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, and Mr. (1) private, public, and Federal; and and REED) submitted the following resolu- (2) made directly, bilaterally, and through (5) develops a highly skilled workforce for tion; which was referred to the Com- multilateral institutions: Now, therefore, be the United States; mittee on Foreign Relations: it Whereas registered apprenticeships— Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate S. RES. 342 (1) are becoming increasingly innovative that the United States— and diverse in— Whereas 197 countries have signed the (1) should remain a signatory to the Paris (A) design; Paris Agreement, and 170 countries have Agreement; and (B) partnerships; joined the Paris Agreement; (2) should support policies at the Federal, (C) timeframes; and Whereas the United States is the only State, and local level that promote the re- (D) use of emerging educational and train- country with the intention to withdraw from duction of global warming pollution and aim ing concepts; and the Paris Agreement; to meet the objectives of the Paris Agree- (2) will continue to— Whereas the economy of the United States ment. (A) evolve to meet emerging skill essen- grew by 15 percent between 2005 and 2015 f tials and employer requirements; and while net greenhouse gas emissions de- (B) maintain high standards for appren- creased by 11.5 percent during that period; SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- tices; Whereas 30 States have adopted renewable TION 30—EXPRESSING THE Whereas the national registered appren- electricity standard requirements to demand SENSE OF CONGRESS WITH RE- ticeship system provides education and clean energy production; SPECT TO UNITED STATES POL- training for apprentices in— Whereas 20 States have adopted greenhouse (1) high-growth sectors, including— gas emissions targets; ICY TOWARD TIBET AND THAT (A) information technology; Whereas 20 States have adopted energy ef- THE TREATMENT OF THE TI- (B) financial services; ficiency resource standards; BETAN PEOPLE SHOULD BE AN (C) advanced manufacturing; and Whereas 10 States have adopted zero-emis- IMPORTANT FACTOR IN THE (D) health care; and sion vehicle targets; CONDUCT OF UNITED STATES (2) traditional industries; Whereas 9 States have implemented the RELATIONS WITH THE PEOPLE’S Whereas, according to the Department of Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to con- REPUBLIC OF CHINA Labor, the national registered apprentice- struct a market-based system that sets a cap ship system leverages approximately on emissions from the electric sector that Mr. CRUZ (for himself, Mr. MENEN- $1,000,000,000 in private investment, which re- declines by— DEZ, Mr. RUBIO, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr.

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