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E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 116 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION Vol. 165 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2019 No. 29 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was change how our Nation treats children Then and there, I committed myself called to order by the Speaker pro tem- fleeing violence. to creating humanitarian standards pore (Mr. PETERS). Jakelin Caal Maquin was 7 years old. that are worthy of human dignity: real She joined her father in fleeing the ex- f solutions, not empty promises, that treme danger and poverty of her vil- will save the lives of children at the DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO lage, San Antonio Secortez in Guate- border. TEMPORE mala. Together, they dreamed of new I introduced legislation that makes The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- opportunities, of new safety, of a home it clear Congress expects CBP to imple- fore the House the following commu- free from violence and discrimination ment three crucial reforms as soon as nication from the Speaker: where they could build a life and sup- possible: port their loved ones at home. First, provide meaningful medical ex- WASHINGTON, DC, Jakelin and her father chose the February 14, 2019. aminations of individuals entering our same destination that asylum seekers, I hereby appoint the Honorable SCOTT H. borders. A basic physical exam would PETERS to act as Speaker pro tempore on immigrants, and refugees have sought have shown warning signs of Jakelin’s this day. for centuries: the United States of septic shock and most probably saved NANCY PELOSI, America. her life. A child who dies from septic But the conditions I saw at the Bor- Speaker of the House of Representatives. shock does not look normal 8 hours be- der Patrol facilities where Jakelin and f forehand. her father were held were not worthy Second, invest in essential medical MORNING-HOUR DEBATE of our American ideals. The conditions equipment and trained medical per- did not demonstrate respect for the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- sonnel available to respond to life- human dignity of the individuals in our ant to the order of the House of Janu- threatening emergencies. When med- ary 3, 2019, the Chair will now recog- Federal Government’s care. Look, I am a doctor. I know what a ical care is far away, agents need the nize Members from lists submitted by resources, equipment, and knowledge the majority and minority leaders for functioning emergency medical re- sponse protocol looks like and how it to care for each other and the individ- morning-hour debate. uals in their custody. The Chair will alternate recognition should operate, and this was not it. I saw women, infants, toddlers, and Third, provide basic humane living between the parties. All time shall be the elderly packed and even piled on conditions that are safe and hygienic, equally allocated between the parties, top of each other, open toilets in where individuals can access adequate and in no event shall debate continue crowded cells without any privacy, food, water, and showers. beyond 11:50 a.m. Each Member, other visibly sick people, children coughing These are straightforward reforms. than the majority and minority leaders on one another, and I immediately saw They move us closer to a system that and the minority whip, shall be limited that the Border Patrol agents did not is safe, humane, and aligns with our to 5 minutes. have the resources to respond to a life- fundamental ideals as Americans. f threatening medical emergency. Our work is not done, but we have reached an important milestone. We HUMANITARIAN STANDARDS Mr. Speaker, let me put this into per- spective. I traveled to Haiti days after are beginning to address the humani- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the devastating 2010 earthquake, where tarian crisis at our border, not with Chair recognizes the gentleman from I served as the medical director of the rhetoric and political showboating or California (Mr. RUIZ) for 5 minutes. country’s largest camp of internally grandstanding, but with real, life-sav- Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Speaker, two names displaced people. The conditions I saw ing solutions. have been lost in months of govern- at the New Mexico Border Patrol facili- This week, we will not just pass a bill ment shutdowns and threats of na- ties were worse than those I saw in that averts a government shutdown; we tional emergencies: Jakelin Caal Haiti, the most impoverished country will pass a bill that provides funding Maquin and Felipe Gomez Alonzo. in the Western Hemisphere, after their for, and holds CBP accountable to, im- Those were the children who died in most challenging and devastating dis- plementing the humanitarian stand- December while in the custody of our aster. ards included in my legislation, H. Con. Federal Government. Here we are, the greatest nation on Res. 17. These reforms will save lives Let me tell you a bit about Jakelin’s our planet, and we are putting children and help restore our legacy as a nation story and how, in the next 48 hours, we in cages and denying them free access that recognizes the dignity and funda- will take a historic first step to forever to food, water, and a private toilet. mental rights of every human being. b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. H1997 . VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:23 Feb 15, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14FE7.000 H14FEPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 14, 2019 So, Mr. Speaker, I will speak the historic units. The 28th Infantry Divi- riment of businesses in New Hampshire names of those two children again: sion is the oldest continuous serving that don’t impose sales taxes on con- Felipe Gomez Alonzo and Jakelin Caal division in the United States Army. In sumers and aren’t prepared to collect Maquin. We must have the courage to 1918, it earned its nickname ‘‘Iron Divi- them. recognize their humanity. sion,’’ fighting during World War I, and Ultimately, the Wayfair decision f 100 years later, the same division con- could force untold numbers of small re- tinues to defend freedom and liberty THANKING THE PENNSYLVANIA tailers in my State to stop doing busi- around the world. NATIONAL GUARD FOR ITS WORK ness altogether over the internet. That Since the attacks of 9/11, more than is a possibility that should alarm every The SPEAKER pro tempore. The 35,000 Pennsylvania National Guard American. Chair recognizes the gentleman from members have deployed overseas. In We should be empowering entre- Pennsylvania (Mr. THOMPSON) for 5 fact, Pennsylvania’s Fort Indiantown preneurs and innovators, the true driv- minutes. Gap is the busiest Army National ing force of the American economy, not Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Guard training center in the Nation. stifling them with burdensome tax col- Mr. Speaker, this week I had the honor The Pennsylvania National Guard is lection requirements. of meeting with the Pennsylvania Na- also home to the 56th Brigade Combat tional Guard Association, which is Team, which is one of the Army’s nine Here is the bottom line, Mr. Speaker: solely dedicated to more than 19,000 Stryker Brigade Combat Teams. This Businesses in my district should not be Guard members and more than 67,000 is a team that my son Logan belonged punished simply for using the internet Guard veterans and their families. to when he was in the National Guard to reach their customer base. The National Guard is an essential before he went to Active Duty. It was Clearly, the time has come for Con- element of the United States military. the only National Guard Stryker bri- gress to act, and there are common- Founded in 1636 as a citizen force orga- gade in the United States Army. sense steps that Members of both par- nized to protect families and towns Mr. Speaker, the Pennsylvania Na- ties should embrace, regardless of the from hostile attacks, today’s National tional Guard continues to serve the tax laws in the States that we rep- Guard soldiers hold civilian jobs or at- Commonwealth and the Nation with resent. tend college while maintaining their pride and distinction. I look forward to First and foremost, we should pre- military training, always ready to de- its continued success. I thank all of our vent sales taxes from being imposed fend the American way of life in the citizen soldiers, past and present, for retroactively, and we should give busi- event of an emergency. their service. nesses enough time to understand this The mission of the Pennsylvania Na- f Court decision. As a business owner tional Guard Association is to ensure myself, I can tell you how unreason- the Pennsylvania National Guard is E-COMMERCE IS AN AMERICAN able it is to expect companies to some- fully funded, manned, equipped, and SUCCESS STORY how meet this new tax collection obli- trained to perform their Federal and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gation at the drop of a hat, a financial State missions. That also includes en- Chair recognizes the gentleman from burden that they couldn’t possibly suring that members and veterans have New Hampshire (Mr. PAPPAS) for 5 min- have anticipated. the benefits that they have earned.