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Vol. 165 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2019 No. 77 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was at the university. Harvey went on to a Mr. GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, called to order by the Speaker pro tem- 20-year career in the Air Force, and he last night at a rally in Florida, the pore (Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia). was the first of three Black officers to President referred to me as ‘‘that f be promoted to colonel. man.’’ After retiring from the Air Force, Mr. Speaker, I love my country, and DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO Harvey came back to Carbondale and still I rise. And I rise today to address TEMPORE SIU in 1975. He served as the first the comment that the President made The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Black dean of student life at SIU and in referring to me as ‘‘that man.’’ then as vice chancellor from 1987 to fore the House the following commu- Mr. Speaker, the video of what I said nication from the Speaker: 2000. Seymour Bryson of Quincy, a fellow speaks for itself. The President indi- WASHINGTON, DC, basketball standout, received three de- cates that I said the only way to get May 9, 2019. grees from SIU. He was one of three Af- him out of office is to impeach him, I hereby appoint the Honorable HENRY C. but the video speaks for itself. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, Jr. to act as Speaker pro rican Americans to progress from as- tempore on this day. sistant professor to full professor at But I do want to share with the NANCY PELOSI, SIU. He was also the first African President that he is right; I am ‘‘that Speaker of the House of Representatives. American associate dean of the college man.’’ I am ‘‘that man,’’ a liberated f and the second of three African Amer- Democrat, a liberated Democrat in the ican deans. Seymour was active in the spirit of Shirley Chisholm. I am MORNING-HOUR DEBATE Carbondale NAACP, Jackson County unbought and unbossed. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mental Health Board, and Carbondale Mr. President, you finally encoun- ant to the order of the House of Janu- United Way. tered at least one person that your ary 3, 2019, the Chair will now recog- Harvey Welch and Seymour Bryson money can’t buy and your power nize Members from lists submitted by are members of the SIU Saluki Hall of doesn’t scare. Fame. They will be dearly missed. the majority and minority leaders for You have a date with destiny, Mr. morning-hour debate. RECOGNIZING KODY VANFOSSAN President. Your fate is in the hands of The Chair will alternate recognition Mr. BOST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 435 Members of Congress. You are not between the parties. All time shall be not only as a Member of Congress, but above the law. No one is. also as a former firefighter to recog- equally allocated between the parties, Impeachment is in the hands of this and in no event shall debate continue nize Kody Vanfossan of Christopher, Il- linois. Kody, a 24-year-old firefighter, Congress. ‘‘That man,’’ Mr. President, beyond 11:50 a.m. Each Member, other is a Member of this Congress. than the majority and minority leaders passed away in the line of duty early and the minority whip, shall be limited Sunday morning. Mr. President, I assure you that the to 5 minutes. Kody grew up around the fire station long arm of the law is reaching out for and comes from a family with deep tra- you. In this country, we will not allow f ditions of public service. His dad, you or any other person to hold your- RECOGNIZING CARBONDALE Brent, is a captain on the Christopher self out as being above the law. COMMUNITY ICONS force. His grandfather is Christopher’s You have an appointment with his- mayor but was also a firefighter at the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tory in this House of Representatives. Valier Fire Department. Chair recognizes the gentleman from If no one else will bring you to justice, Kody’s family instilled in him a pas- I will, Mr. President. Illinois (Mr. BOST) for 5 minutes. sion for helping others, despite the Lawsuits and delay tactics will not Mr. BOST. Mr. Speaker, last weekend risk. Now his community will remem- deter me. You will not engage in the Southern Illinois University and the ber him as a hero. larger Carbondale community lost two Mr. Speaker, I thank Kody for his paralysis of analysis, as Dr. King put icons, Harvey Welch and Seymour service, and may he rest in peace. it. You won’t engage in this paralysis Bryson. of analysis such that we will put this f Harry Welch, a native of Centralia, off until the next election. was the first Black athlete to earn a NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW Mr. President, your case will be basketball letter at SIU, playing from The SPEAKER pro tempore. The brought before this House. It is just a 1951 to 1954. He was also the first Black Chair recognizes the gentleman from matter of time, Mr. President; it is just student to complete the ROTC program Texas (Mr. GREEN) for 5 minutes. a matter of time.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:16 May 10, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MY7.000 H09MYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE H3506 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2019 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- they do to educate our youth and to to ensure tragedies like AJ’s death bers are reminded to refrain from en- serve all those in need in our commu- never happen again. gaging in personalities toward the nity. f President. TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK RECOGNIZING MRS. CATHERINE Members are further reminded to ad- Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, ROSALIE MCFADDIN BEATY dress their remarks to the Chair and this week is Teacher Appreciation not a perceived viewing audience. Week, and I rise today to recognize a The SPEAKER pro tempore. The f dedicated educator from Bucks County, Chair recognizes the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. NORMAN) for 5 RECOGNIZING BUCKS COUNTY Pennsylvania. Andrea Mangold, a teacher at the minutes. COMMUNITY COLLEGE MEN’S Mr. NORMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise GOLF TEAM Holland Elementary School, was re- cently named an Outstanding Earth today to recognize a truly great Amer- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Science Teacher for the State of Penn- ican, Mrs. Catherine Rosalie McFaddin Chair recognizes the gentleman from sylvania by the National Association of Beaty, who passed away on April 27, Pennsylvania (Mr. FITZPATRICK) for 5 Geoscience Teachers. These awards are 2019, at the age of 94. minutes. given to educators who contribute Mrs. Beaty was born in Rock Hill, Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I greatly to students’ interest in earth South Carolina, and was the daughter rise to recognize the Bucks County science at the precollege level. In June, of the late Roy D. McFaddin and the Community College men’s golf team Andrea will be recognized by her peers late Eulalie Boykin Cook McFaddin. for their strong performance this sea- at the National Association of Geo- She was also preceded in death by her son, their first year competing as a Di- science Teachers’ Eastern Section husband, Cherry Beaty, and brother, vision II athletic program. Meeting. First Lieutenant Robert Eli McFaddin, While golf season for most Americans Mr. Speaker, I am grateful for who was killed in action during World is just underway, the Bucks County Andrea’s work and appreciate her dedi- War II. Community College men’s golf team cation for instilling a passion for Mrs. Beaty was a 1941 graduate of has been playing since March. Earlier science and learning in our commu- Rock Hill High School, where she was a this month, the team secured a bid to nity’s youth. member of the following clubs: the Na- the 2019 NJCAA Division II Men’s Na- I would also like to recognize Holland tional Honor Society, the Glee Club, tional Golf Championship after win- Elementary School Principal Joe the Public Speaking and Drama Club, ning their regional golf championship MacClay and the National Association and the Latin and French Club. She at Cumberland Country Club in Mary- of Geoscience Teachers for all they do was a junior assistant of the Bearcat land with a combined team score of 320. to educate and inspire our next genera- publication. Mr. Speaker, I would like to particu- tion of leaders. She graduated from Winthrop College larly recognize golfer Chris Benvenuto f in 1945, where she received a bachelor’s and Coach Scott Bradshaw for their degree in business and, later, a teach- work in guiding this team to such suc- MOURNING ANDREW ‘‘AJ’’ FREUND ing degree. cess. We wish them and all Bucks The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Upon graduation from Winthrop, she County golfers all the best of luck as Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from first worked as a paralegal and sec- they move on to compete in Indiana Illinois (Ms. UNDERWOOD) for 5 minutes. retary before beginning her career as a and beyond. Our entire Bucks County Ms. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, on teacher, where she taught at Rock Hill community is incredibly proud of each Friday, May 3, I attended the visita- High School, Ebinport Elementary, and every one of these team members tion of 5-year-old Andrew ‘‘AJ’’ Riverview Elementary, Fort Mill Ele- and Bucks County Community College. Freund. His mother and father are mentary, McCelvey Elementary, and TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK awaiting trial for his murder. Richmond Drive Elementary. Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, Our community is in mourning. AJ’s During her teaching career, she was a this week is Teacher Appreciation death is heartbreaking, and so is the member of the NEA and the SCEA as a Week, and I rise to recognize an out- system that failed him. But one key representative of Richmond Drive Ele- standing school faculty member from part of the foster care system is mentary School and Delta Kappa Bucks County, Pennsylvania. stretched beyond capacity. Gamma International Society of Jeff Klein, a guidance counselor at In the county where AJ lived, 40 per- Teachers, along with Alpha Delta Tamanend Middle School in War- cent of children must leave the county Kappa, where she served for over 30 rington, was recently named the win- to be placed in foster homes, which can years. ner of the Unsung Heroes Award, spon- have adverse impacts. The need for fos- Mrs. Beaty was a dedicated member sored by the Pennsylvania State Edu- ter care in Illinois grew by 20 percent of Oakland Avenue Presbyterian cation Association and the Council for between 2017 and 2018, while the num- Church, volunteering for the Provi- the Advancement of Public Schools. In ber of foster homes is decreasing at the dence Presbytery for over 20 years in addition to his work counseling stu- fastest rate in the country. the resource library. dents, Jeff serves as a coach and works Local agencies are reviewing the b 1015 to give students additional learning op- policies surrounding AJ’s death, but portunities both inside and outside of Congress must act as well. Here are She rang handbells in the Memorial the traditional classroom. two things that I am doing and that Handbell Choir and sang in the Chancel With this prestigious honor comes a our colleagues can do as well to pre- Choir for over 59 years. $2,000 grant, which Jeff says will be put vent another tragedy like AJ. In recognition of her dedicated and toward the painting of a mural in the First, join me as a member of the tireless service to the church, Mrs. Tamanend gym that honors the basket- Congressional Foster Youth Caucus to Beaty was awarded the Presbyterian ball tournament he conducts to support people to become foster par- Woman of the Year in 2015. fundraise for the Kelly Anne Dolan Me- ents and to place children into stable Rosalie Beaty was an icon with the morial Fund, a nonprofit organization homes. Second, seek data-informed so- very people who knew her the best, her in Montgomery County that assists lutions. family. She delighted in family gath- families raising children with disabil- This week, I championed a bipartisan erings, where she would provide bottled ities. amendment to the Child Abuse and Coke, hot tea, and cheese rings for ev- Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Treatment Act, CAPTA, to study the eryone who attended. Jeff, and I thank him for his service to effect of parental substance use dis- She had the uncanny ability to re- our community. orders on children removed from a fam- member family birthdays and anniver- I would also like to thank the Kelly ily. saries with cards and special memen- Anne Dolan Memorial Fund, PSEA, I hope my colleagues will join me in tos. and Tamanend Middle School and their supporting foster youth and families Rosalie Beaty will be remembered for principal, Dr. Brian Caughie, for all across this country. We must all work her fierce independence, her sharp

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For Let us be the light that we seek from was alive, she lived, and the 94 years others, they come at their own will for You. she lived on this Earth were spent serv- help in seeking a road to recovery. Guide the deliberations of our Mem- ing her God, her family, and her fellow When I visited the center, I spoke bers of Congress to just decisions, and man, in that order. with three women who told me that, guide our Nation to the abode of rec- The indelible mark she left on her upon their arrival, they had found a onciliation. May we honor one another, family and community will remain for path to bettering their lives and find- glorify You together, and inspire the years to come. The world is truly a bet- ing purpose. For so many women, this world to be better. ter place by having the person of Rosa- center is a safe haven. It is a place for Amen. lie McFadden Beaty as a shining exam- hope and a promise of a brighter to- f ple of dedication to a higher calling morrow. and, truly, a life well lived. I am proud to represent facilities like THE JOURNAL f the Audrey Ephraim Women’s Center The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- that provide this life-changing care to ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- RECOGNIZING 2019 ILLINOIS women who are in their most desperate ceedings and announces to the House TEACHER OF THE YEAR SUSAN times. her approval thereof. CONVERSE To all those at the center, I thank Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The them for all they do. I am going to con- nal stands approved. Chair recognizes the gentleman from tinue to pray for each and every one of f Illinois (Mr. RODNEY DAVIS) for 5 min- them. utes. I really want to thank my new PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. friends—Katrina, Alicia, and Rhonda— The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mrs. who were not just an inspiration to me from Montana (Mr. GIANFORTE) come Susan Converse, who was recently and my team but are an inspiration to forward and lead the House in the named the 2019 Illinois Teacher of the this entire institution and our great Pledge of Allegiance. Year by the Illinois State Board of country. I look forward to seeing them Mr. GIANFORTE led the Pledge of Education. again. Allegiance as follows: Mrs. Converse teaches functional life f I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the skills at Edwardsville High School in United States of America, and to the Repub- my district. She takes a personal inter- RECESS lic for which it stands, one nation under God, est in her students, ensuring they have The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. all the tools they need to succeed in ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair f the classroom and beyond. declares the House in recess until noon If you ask her, she will tell you that WELCOMING IMAM OMAR today. SULIEMAN the work she does every day is a dream Accordingly (at 10 o’clock and 19 come true. minutes a.m.), the House stood in re- The SPEAKER. Without objection, As a functional life skills teacher, cess. the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Mrs. Converse manages the Tiger Den JOHNSON) is recognized for 1 minute. at Edwardsville High School. It is a f There was no objection. coffee shop staffed and run by students b 1200 Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. Madam with disabilities. Speaker, I rise today to thank Imam AFTER RECESS Her students take the orders and Sulieman for offering the opening work the register, teaching them con- The recess having expired, the House prayer before the House of Representa- sumer service skills and equipping was called to order by the Speaker at tives and to recognize the commence- them with vocational training to pre- noon. ment of Ramadan, the Muslim holy pare them for life after they exit the f month of fasting and spiritual renewal. school system. He offers counsel and religious guid- As a father, I know the difference a PRAYER ance to many Muslims in my district teacher can make in the lives of our Imam Omar Sulieman, Yaqeen Insti- and throughout the north Texas region. kids, and Mrs. Converse certainly has tute for Islamic Research, Irving, We are fortunate to live in a nation made a profound impact on each and Texas, offered the following prayer: that embraces religious diversity and every one of her students. In the name of God, the most com- interfaith understanding. I am proud to I am proud to recognize her today as passionate, the most merciful; our sus- have introduced a resolution to recog- one of the best educators in not just tainer, our guide; ever present, never nize the commencement of Ramadan the State of Illinois but the entire unaware, infinitely able, Your servants and to commend the Muslim commu- country. in Your loving care; guide us to pure nity in the United States and through- I congratulate Susan. It was great to convictions that inspire in us the cour- out the world for their faith. see her out here in Washington last age to match those convictions. f week, and I look forward to seeing her We pray for peace, not war; love, not back home very soon. hate; benevolence, not greed; unity, ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER RECOGNIZING AUDREY EPHRAIM WOMEN’S not division. And we commit ourselves PRO TEMPORE CENTER to not betraying our prayers with ac- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. tions that contradict them. SCHRIER). The Chair will entertain up Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Let us be for truth, no matter who or to 15 further requests for 1-minute Audrey Ephraim Women’s Center in for is against it; and justice, no matter speeches on each side of the aisle. Carlinville, Illinois, and Pastor Don who or for it is against; and hope, no f and his wife, Deneane, who run this matter what obstacles lie ahead. great facility. Let us not be deterred by the hatred REUNITE CHILDREN WITH THEIR As the southern Illinois site for that has claimed the lives of innocent MOTHERS Adult & Teen Challenge Illinois, this worshipers across the world, but (Mr. TAKANO asked and was given center is a critical resource in pro- emboldened by the love that gathered permission to address the House for 1

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On Mother’s Day, I fill coverage gaps. for many years to come. have a message for all the mothers who Individuals impacted by mental ill- I offer my deepest condolences to his were separated from their children at ness can lead healthy, fulfilling lives. three children and his family and our border after enduring a long and Access to treatment, though, is crit- friends as we mourn the loss of Chief dangerous journey to provide their ical. Titus. children with a better life: Let’s work together in a bipartisan The American people and I are with way to address mental healthcare. Our f you. communities depend on it. TACKLING OPIOID ADDICTION Thousands of children were separated f (Mr. DELGADO asked and was given from their parents. And hundreds are DEMOCRATS PROVIDE ACCESS TO permission to address the House for 1 still separated from their families. HEALTHCARE That’s unacceptable. minute.) The President’s anti-immigrant ac- (Mr. CICILLINE asked and was given Mr. DELGADO. Madam Speaker, I tions are cruel, inhumane, and a viola- permission to address the House for 1 rise today because I have heard from tion of the human rights of families es- minute.) too many parents and siblings in up- Mr. CICILLINE. Madam Speaker, 2 caping violence. state New York who have lost a loved years ago, our Republican friends voted We are not a country that closes its one to overdose from opioids. to repeal the Affordable Care Act. They doors on immigrants and families seek- I rise because overdose fatalities are brought in cases of beer to celebrate. ing asylum. the leading cause of death for Ameri- We must reunite all the mothers with They piled into luxury buses that cans under 50. their children and fight for comprehen- ferried them to the White House, where I rise because addressing the opioid sive immigration reform. they had a second party with the Presi- crisis means understanding and treat- Este dı´a de las madres, tengo un dent to celebrate their attempt to kick ing addiction. We must see addiction mensaje para todas las mama´ s que millions of Americans off their health for what it is: not a weakness, but a fueron separadas de sus hijos en insurance. disease that requires treatment. Fortunately, we stopped them. That nuestra frontera despue´s de hacer un I am proud to have introduced legis- bill never became law. viaje largo y peligroso con la esperanza But 2 years later, they are up to the lation to address this crisis, H.R. 2482, de darles una mejor vida a sus hijos: same old tricks. The President is ask- the Mainstreaming Addiction Treat- El pueblo americano y yo estamos ing a Federal court to strike down not ment Act. This bipartisan bill would con ustedes. just protections for more than 130 mil- end a redundancy in Federal law that ˜ Miles de ninos fueron separados de lion Americans with preexisting condi- restricts health providers from pre- ˜ sus padres. Y cientos de ninos siguen tions, but the entire Affordable Care scribing buprenorphine, a proven treat- separados de sus familias. Act. ment for addiction. Eso es inaceptable. Talk about not getting the memo. To tackle this crisis, we must go be- Las acciones antiinmigrantes de este The American people sent a message to yond taking the needed steps of hold- presidente son crueles, son inhumanas, President Trump in November and to ing Big Pharma accountable and cre- ´ y son una violacion de los derechos my Republican colleagues on the other ating more drug courts. We must treat humanos de las familias que esta´ n side of the aisle. They want govern- the addiction. escapando violencia. ment to stop working for special inter- Madam Speaker, we cannot let the ´ No somos un paıs que cierra sus ests and start working for the people wrongheaded stigmatization of addic- puertas a los inmigrantes ya a las again. That is why House Democrats tion undermine our capacity or our familias pidiendo asilo. are about to pass legislation to commitment to treating it. Tenemos que reunir a todas las strengthen protections for folks with Let’s pass H.R. 2482. madres con sus hijos y luchar por una preexisting conditions, H.R. 986. f ref orma migratoria. While President Trump continues his The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- assault on the Affordable Care Act, BILLY JOEL’S 70TH BIRTHDAY tleman from California will provide the Democrats are going to continue our (Mr. ZELDIN asked and was given Clerk a translation of his remarks. work for the people by passing legisla- permission to address the House for 1 f tion to make sure every American has minute.) access to the quality, affordable RAISING MENTAL HEALTH Mr. ZELDIN. Madam Speaker, I rise healthcare they deserve. AWARENESS today to wish a very happy 70th birth- (Mr. GIANFORTE asked and was f day to Billy Joel, a resident of the given permission to address the House HONORING MITCH TITUS greatest congressional district in for 1 minute and to revise and extend (Mr. BANKS asked and was given America, the First Congressional Dis- his remarks.) permission to address the House for 1 trict of New York. Mr. GIANFORTE. Madam Speaker, I minute.) He has sung about Allentown; he has rise today to raise mental health Mr. BANKS. Madam Speaker, I rise sung about Vienna; but he never forgot awareness during Mental Health today to honor the life of volunteer where he came from. It is important, Month. firefighter Mitch Titus. whether you are in politics, music, or According to the National Alliance Over 15 years ago, Chief Titus took business, to never forget where you on Mental Illness, about 164,000 Mon- the helm as chief of the Winona Lake come from. tanans have a mental health condition. Fire Department. While he worked a He would sing songs about our bays, Unfortunately, mental healthcare is full-time job in excavation, he was also our beaches, our boaters, our fisher- not available to many Montanans. In a very dedicated public servant. men, our restaurants, our media. He is fact, over 50 percent of Montanans live In the wake of his tragic passing on someone who, to this very day, looks in an area where there is a shortage of Sunday, Chief Titus has been described at Long Island as his home. mental health professionals. by fellow colleagues and friends as He has a concert tonight celebrating I recently brought together pro- ‘‘very dedicated and loyal,’’ ‘‘a fire- his 70th birthday with so many fans. viders, leaders, and advocates in Mon- man’s firefighter,’’ and ‘‘a great guy, a From everyone who lives in the First tana to discuss how we can improve great leader, a great fire leader.’’ It is Congressional District, for all of Long mental healthcare, substance abuse people like Mitch Titus who embody Island, a very happy 70th birthday to a treatment, and suicide prevention. the very best that our Nation has to very special person. They told me about the challenges offer. Happy birthday to Billy Joel.

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Madam Speaker, I across State lines, for every single pre- it is with great sadness that I note the rise today to urge that any long-term natal appointment. passing of Larry Hanley, the inter- infrastructure agreement reached be- They include veterans who have to national president of the Amalgamated tween Congress and the President must get on the bus in the middle of the Transit Union. invest in the resiliency of coastal com- night for a doctor’s appointment in Al- He was a big man with a big heart munities. buquerque the next day. and a passion for transportation—not Lake Ontario is already over 11 It includes teenagers in crisis facing just for what it meant for his members; inches higher than average, and as rain a long waiting list for a much-needed although, he was their tireless cham- falls and water levels continue to mental health appointment. pion. He had a bold vision for what his climb, my community and others like And it includes rural and community union meant, to enrich tens of millions it are bracing for yet another season of hospitals on the verge of closing their of lives every day for people who use devastating flooding. transit and another hundred million doors. This is what rural America faces. We must take proactive steps to ad- who benefit, even if they don’t ride. just to changing weather patterns, the He started as a bus driver and rose Even with these hardships, we are impacts of Plan 2014, and improve our through the ranks to become not just often the first to be forgotten when community’s ability to withstand, re- the Amalgamated Transit Union presi- legislators and healthcare experts dis- cover, and adapt to weather-related dent, but one of the finest of American cuss healthcare quality, access, and af- events. labor leaders. fordability. We are sad for the loss for Larry’s So as Congress begins discussing how The Army Corps of Engineers will wife, Thelma; his daughter, Monica; to decrease the cost of healthcare in- soon be conducting a study to develop son, Larry, Jr.; and almost 200,000 of surance, to lower the cost of prescrip- a coastal resiliency plan, and it is im- his members. tion drugs, to provide mental perative that any long-term infrastruc- We are grateful for the enormous healthcare, and protect millions of ture agreement include significant in- contributions he made to enrich the Americans with preexisting conditions, vestments in these findings. lives of us all. I urge consideration of the pressure I look forward to working with my colleagues towards a comprehensive in- f points that rural communities face. That is how we deliver better frastructure package that makes these LEGISLATION TO KEEP AMERICA’S healthcare access to all our constitu- investments a reality and better pro- AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY MOVING ents. tects my district and the Great Lakes (Mr. PENCE asked and was given per- coastline. mission to address the House for 1 f minute.) f Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise ACCESS TO QUALITY AFFORDABLE today in support of H.R. 2460, the first HEALTHCARE IS A FUNDA- QUESTIONS OF THE RULE OF LAW piece of legislation I have introduced MENTAL RIGHT AND THE CONSTITUTION as a Member of Congress and one that reduces the regulatory burden on the (Mr. CARSON of Indiana asked and (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was hardworking men and women of Indi- was given permission to address the given permission to address the House ana and America’s transportation and House for 1 minute and to revise and for 1 minute and to revise and extend agriculture community. extend his remarks.) her remarks.) The Modernizing Agricultural Trans- Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Madam Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, portation Act of 2019 will ensure our Speaker, May 4 marked 2 years since this week the Nation has seen this Con- truckers, farmers, and producers have House Republicans passed their gress deal with the questions of the the flexibility needed to keep Amer- TrumpCare legislation to dismantle rule of law and the Constitution. But ica’s agriculture industry moving. the Affordable Care Act. If passed, this this Congress believes that our work is The bill ensures that transportation reckless bill would have ripped away for the people and, at the same time, and agriculture stakeholders are in- healthcare from millions. Thanks to our oversight on issues of national se- cluded in the rulemaking process so Americans’ tireless activism, this bill curity are immense and important. that relevant stakeholders can share did not become law. But that wasn’t Yesterday, I raised a question of their experiences and knowledge. the end of the crusade to protect our military presence off the shores of I am proud to lead this bipartisan ef- care. Iran; for no explanation has been given fort with House Agriculture Committee This administration continues to to the United States Congress on the Chairman COLLIN PETERSON of Min- sabotage the Affordable Care Act, im- need for that presence. nesota. plementing rules and gutting programs And having been a Member of Con- Improving our infrastructure is not a in a very cruel conspiracy to under- gress during the Iraq war and, cer- partisan issue, and it is time that we mine it; and people with preexisting tainly, during the war in Afghanistan, act. Sixth District Hoosiers sent me to conditions are some of the most vul- committed to the men and women of Washington to get things done, and nerable in a very dangerous game. the United States military, only Con- that is exactly what I am doing. Madam Speaker, the Affordable Care gress can declare war. This administra- I ask my colleagues to support H.R. Act, with its strong protections, helped tion must advise and seek consent of 2460. many of these Americans obtain health Congress. But those of us who are con- f insurance for the very first time. But cerned about national security, with the jurisdictional committees, must be b 1215 now, this administration is using a back-door guidance to allow junk in- briefed, and must be made aware to DELIVERING BETTER HEALTH- surance plans the ability to deny cov- protect the American people. CARE ACCESS TO CONSTITUENTS erage to people with preexisting condi- So I stand here today to say the rule (Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico tions. of law is important, but the national asked and was given permission to ad- That is why I am glad the House security of this country is important. dress the House for 1 minute and to re- plans to vote on H.R. 986, which will No war without the involvement and vise and extend her remarks.) stop this move and protect Americans engagement of the United States Con- Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. living with preexisting conditions. gress. Madam Speaker, I rise to call atten- I will proudly vote for this bill. We believe in peace and diplomacy.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:16 May 10, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MY7.009 H09MYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE H3510 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2019 PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION rule and shall be considered as read. All vent this administration from doing OF H.R. 986, PROTECTING AMERI- points of order against provisions in the bill, administratively what they failed to do CANS WITH PREEXISTING CONDI- as amended, are waived. Clause 2(e) of rule legislatively, make health insurance TIONS ACT OF 2019, AND PRO- XXI shall not apply during consideration of inaccessible for the, at least, 52 million the bill. No further amendment to the bill, VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF as amended, shall be in order except those Americans who live with preexisting H.R. 2157, SUPPLEMENTAL AP- printed in part C of the report of the Com- conditions. PROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 mittee on Rules. Each such further amend- The administration is trying to coax Ms. SHALALA. Madam Speaker, by ment may be offered only in the order print- States, through misuse of the 1332 in- direction of the Committee on Rules, I ed in the report, may be offered only by a novation waivers, to make available Member designated in the report, shall be plans that don’t cover all of the essen- call up House Resolution 357 and ask considered as read, shall be debatable for the for its immediate consideration. tial health benefits that the ACA re- time specified in the report equally divided quires, or don’t cover preexisting con- The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- and controlled by the proponent and an op- lows: ponent, shall not be subject to amendment, ditions, possibly with tax credits. This H. RES. 357 and shall not be subject to a demand for divi- is consumer fraud. It is a misuse of tax- Resolved, That at any time after adoption sion of the question in the House or in the payer money. of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant Committee of the Whole. All points of order The administration would make it to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the against such further amendments are possible for plans to deny coverage or House resolved into the Committee of the waived. At the conclusion of consideration of charge higher premiums based on Whole House on the state of the Union for the bill for amendment the Committee shall health status. Under their guidance, consideration of the bill (H.R. 986) to provide rise and report the bill, as amended, to the plans could have lifetime or annual House with such further amendments as may that certain guidance related to waivers for limits. They would be able to charge State innovation under the Patient Protec- have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as higher rates to older people than the tion and Affordable Care Act shall have no ACA allows and are not required is force or effect. The first reading of the bill amended, and any further amendment there- shall be dispensed with. All points of order to to final passage without intervening mo- cover essential health benefits. against consideration of the bill are waived. tion except one motion to recommit with or It will hurt consumers who think General debate shall be confined to the bill without instructions. they are buying comprehensive health and shall not exceed one hour equally di- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- insurance and then find out that their vided and controlled by the chair and rank- tlewoman from Florida is recognized plan doesn’t cover whatever health cri- ing minority member of the Committee on for 1 hour. sis they may be facing. Energy and Commerce. After general debate Ms. SHALALA. Madam Speaker, for The guidance from the administra- the bill shall be considered for amendment the purpose of debate only, I yield the tion is a back door to destroying the under the five-minute rule. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order customary 30 minutes to the gen- Affordable Care Act. H.R. 986 makes against provisions in the bill are waived. No tleman from Texas (Mr. BURGESS), sure that that will not happen. pending which I yield myself such time amendment to the bill shall be in order ex- b 1230 cept those printed in part A of the report of as I may consume. During consider- the Committee on Rules accompanying this ation of this resolution, all time yield- I also rise to support H.R. 2157. The resolution. Each such amendment may be of- ed is for the purpose of debate only. disaster supplemental will provide $17.2 fered only in the order printed in the report, GENERAL LEAVE billion in disaster relief to commu- may be offered only by a Member designated Ms. SHALALA. Madam Speaker, I nities across America, including my in the report, shall be considered as read, own State of Florida. shall be debatable for the time specified in ask unanimous consent that all Mem- bers be given 5 legislative days to re- The House passed a similar bill in the report equally divided and controlled by January, which the Senate failed to the proponent and an opponent, shall not be vise and extend their remarks. subject to amendment, and shall not be sub- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there take up. Since January, there have ject to a demand for division of the question objection to the request of the gentle- been floods in the Midwest and torna- in the House or in the Committee of the woman from Florida? does in Alabama, and we have included Whole. All points of order against such There was no objection. additional money to fund those disas- amendments are waived. At the conclusion Ms. SHALALA. Madam Speaker, on ters. of consideration of the bill for amendment Tuesday, the Rules Committee met and No American should wait for assist- the Committee shall rise and report the bill reported a rule, House Resolution 357, ance while Congress squabbles. Seven to the House with such amendments as may months have passed since Hurricane have been adopted. The previous question providing for consideration of H.R. 986, shall be considered as ordered on the bill and the Protecting Americans with Pre- Michael devastated the panhandle in amendments thereto to final passage with- existing Conditions Act, under a struc- Florida, including completely leveling out intervening motion except one motion to tured rule. Tyndall Air Force Base. It is time to recommit with or without instructions. The rule makes in order 12 amend- pass both of these bills. SEC. 2. At any time after adoption of this ments. The rule provides 1 hour of de- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to bate equally divided and controlled by ance of my time. clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I resolved into the Committee of the Whole the chair and the ranking member of House on the state of the Union for consider- the Committee on Energy and Com- thank the gentlewoman for yielding me ation of the bill (H.R. 2157) making supple- merce. the customary 30 minutes, and I yield mental appropriations for the fiscal year The rule also provides for consider- myself as much time as I may con- ending September 30, 2019, and for other pur- ation of H.R. 2157, the Supplemental sume. poses. The first reading of the bill shall be Appropriations Act, under a structured Madam Speaker, today, we are con- dispensed with. All points of order against rule. The rule self-executes a man- sidering a bill that appropriates a little consideration of the bill are waived. General ager’s amendment and makes in order over $17 billion for disasters affecting debate shall be confined to the bill and shall 10 amendments to H.R. 2157. all parts of the United States. not exceed one hour equally divided and con- As Members of Congress, we are trolled by the chair and ranking minority Finally, the rule provides 1 hour of member of the Committee on Appropria- debate equally divided and controlled elected to serve the people, and part of tions. After general debate the bill shall be by the chair and ranking member of that duty is providing emergency aid considered for amendment under the five- the Committee on Appropriations. when disaster strikes. I am supportive minute rule. An amendment in the nature of Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- of disaster relief, and we certainly a substitute consisting of the text of Rules port of the two bills in this rule, H.R. could have provided this crucial aid Committee Print 116-12, modified by the 986, the Protecting Americans with months ago. At this time, our commu- amendment printed in part B of the report of Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019, and nities are still in need. the Committee on Rules accompanying this This is the third time that the House resolution, shall be considered as adopted in H.R. 2157, the Supplemental Appropria- the House and in the Committee of the tions Act. will consider a relief bill to address the Whole. The bill, as amended, shall be consid- H.R. 986 will ensure that the patient same set of disasters. ered as the original bill for the purpose of protections and benefits of the Afford- On 20 December 2018, the House of further amendment under the five-minute able Care Act are protected. It will pre- Representatives passed a continuing

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:16 May 10, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MY7.011 H09MYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE May 9, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3511 resolution to fund the government This is a disaster that we can do panding consumer choice, and some of through February 8 that also included something about now. Rather than ne- the positive results for States that almost $8 billion of disaster relief fund- gotiate in good faith, Democrats have have implemented these waivers. In no ing, but this bill did not become law. chosen once again to bring up a bill way did we discuss removing ACA pro- On January 16, 2019, the House passed that will not pass the Senate. tections for people with preexisting a supplemental appropriations package I am disappointed that these con- conditions. In fact, I pointed out that that would have provided a little over troversial provisions are included in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid $12 billion in aid. But at the last the bill. It does beg the question: When Services’ Administrator Seema Verma minute, during Rules Committee de- are we going to get back to the busi- stated in her remarks at the CMS Na- bate, Democrats added a short-term, ness of legislating? tional Forum on State Relief and Em- full-government continuing resolution As an aside, I would note that the powerment Waivers that ‘‘a waiver through a manager’s amendment that House adjourned yesterday at 2 o’clock cannot be approved that might other- did not include President Trump’s re- in the afternoon, plenty of time to con- wise undermine these protections.’’ quest for border security funding. As a tinue working on some of these prob- Yet Democrats have titled this bill result, the government remained closed lems. For whatever reason, we decided ‘‘Protecting Americans with Pre- without providing a resolution to the not to do that. existing Conditions Act of 2019.’’ This problem. The second bill under consideration, is clearly an attempt to coerce Mem- It has now been 4 months since the H.R. 986, is supposed to protect Ameri- bers of Congress into voting for a bill House last considered providing dis- cans with preexisting conditions. It has that actually scales back the guidance aster aid, long enough that additional a very catchy title. Despite that recently issued for the application of disasters have struck our country, ne- catchy title, the bill does nothing to State innovation waivers. cessitating an increased number. enhance preexisting condition protec- Energy and Commerce Committee The bill before us seeks to provide re- tions under the Affordable Care Act. Ranking Member GREG WALDEN offered lief funding for Hurricanes Michael and The first vote that Republicans an amendment to more appropriately Florence, as well as continued support called this Congress was a motion to title the bill ‘‘This Bill Has Nothing to for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and require legislation protecting individ- do with Protecting Americans with Maria. The wildfires in California will uals with preexisting conditions. Rath- Preexisting Conditions Act.’’ I hope be included in this supplemental, as er surprisingly, the Democrats voted this amendment will alert Members to well as the severe storms and flooding against that previous question, block- the partisan wordplay of the Demo- in multiple States, including Texas; ing the motion. crats when we should be focusing on the Alaska earthquake; Typhoons Yutu In 2017, as part of the proposed re- improving the health insurance mar- and Mangkhut in the Northern Mar- placement for the Affordable Care Act, ketplace. iana Islands and Guam; Tropical Storm Republicans included legislation that Taking flexibility away from States Gita in American Samoa; volcanic would have preserved access for those is one step closer to a single-payer, eruptions in Hawaii; and devastating with preexisting conditions. Again, government-run healthcare system. floods across the Midwest. this was not supported by House Demo- This single-payer, government-run This third iteration of disaster relief crats. healthcare system would only further legislation is similar to a bill passed by H.R. 986 eliminates healthcare deteriorate our Nation’s healthcare. The Affordable Care Act was one step the House in January of this year, with choices for States by infringing upon in that direction. While it is clear that an additional $500 million for the De- the authority that was given to the De- the Affordable Care Act has proven to partment of Agriculture’s Emergency partment of Health and Human Serv- be nothing like affordable for Ameri- Conservation Program to rehabilitate ices under the Affordable Care Act. cans, section 1332 waivers would have damaged farmland; $1.5 billion for the Section 1332 of the Affordable Care Act allowed States the flexibility to em- Army Corps of Engineers for projects established the Waiver for State Inno- ploy innovation that works for their and flood mitigation; and $1 billion for vation. This allowed States to waive citizens. the Community Development Block certain ACA regulations in order to To date, eight States—Alaska, Ha- Grant Disaster Recovery account for provide flexible coverage through new waii, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New rebuilding houses, businesses, and pub- State healthcare programs. Jersey, Oregon, and Wisconsin—have lic infrastructure. The bill also in- The Secretary of the Department of approved State innovation waivers, and cludes $600 million for disaster nutri- Health and Human Services was re- seven have created their own reinsur- tion benefits in Puerto Rico as that is- quired to promulgate regulations for ance programs. Premiums in these land recovers from Hurricane Maria. the granting of these waivers, main- States—and this is important—pre- The President has expressed concern taining that new State health pro- miums in these seven States were al- about Puerto Rico’s management of grams stay within the guardrails pro- most 20 percent lower, on average, in the billions of disaster aid the island vided by law. the first year of enactment. Maryland has already received. Senate Repub- My constituents of north Texas are saw the greatest percent change, with licans are negotiating with the White consistently concerned about not hav- the average individual market pre- House on a compromise, but Democrats ing access to affordable healthcare. I mium coming down by more than 40 have decided to continue pushing this take meeting after meeting with fami- percent, 43.4 percent, to be precise. legislation forward without engaging lies who say they are suffering from Again, section 1332 of the Affordable the other two parties that would be re- the high cost of healthcare and pre- Care Act explicitly gives the Depart- quired in order for the bill to become scription drugs, deductibles, and ment of Health and Human Services law. copays. Texans are struggling to afford the authority to provide guidance sur- This bill also includes language pro- their health insurance, and I am sure rounding these innovation waivers. As hibiting any funds from being used for we are not the only ones experiencing more States submit applications, the the construction of a border wall. The these premiums and deductibles. administration has learned more about crisis on our southern border is not a What good is health insurance if you what hurdles States must traverse in natural disaster; it is a humanitarian are afraid to use it because you cannot order to obtain these waivers. and security disaster, one that we can afford your deductibles and copays? One limit to a State’s ability to stop and take steps to prevent in the This is an issue that I would like to see apply for an innovation waiver is that future. But the Democrats refuse to ac- us tackle, yet we are here today dis- the State must have already enacted a cept that our Customs and Border Pro- cussing a bill with a very misleading State law establishing authority to tection and Immigration and Customs title that would take flexibility away pursue and implement the waiver. For Enforcement officers are overwhelmed, from States. a State like Texas, where the State that our Office of Refugee Resettle- During the Rules Committee hearing legislature meets only every 2 years, ment facilities are near capacity, and on Tuesday, we discussed innovative this can be a substantial barrier. that our immigration judges are facing strategies for providing high-quality The recent Trump administration years of backlogged cases. and affordable health insurance, ex- guidance provides clarity, stating that,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:16 May 10, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MY7.013 H09MYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE H3512 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2019 in certain circumstances, existing It was October 10, 2018, when Florida saw premiums drop by an average of State legislation coupled with a duly took a direct hit from Hurricane Mi- nearly 20 percent. enacted State regulation or executive chael. It was one of the most powerful We must make our country’s order could satisfy this requirement. storms to make landfall in the United healthcare system work better by sup- This guidance, the 1332 guidance, re- States. It slammed into the panhandle porting choice, access, and afford- moves some hurdles while maintaining and caused tremendous damage and de- ability. This bill forces our country on the integrity of the coverage guardrails struction. a pathway towards one size fits all, Big established by law. Those statutory re- To help meet disaster needs, the Government-centered healthcare. And quirements maintain that coverage House of Representatives, the Demo- this Democrat vision of a top-down must be as comprehensive as coverage cratic-led House, one of the first bills healthcare system is one that I abso- would have been absent the waiver, we passed was a disaster relief package lutely cannot support. provide cost-sharing to protect against on January 16, 2019. It passed by a wide Madam Speaker, I urge my col- excessive out-of-pocket spending, cover margin with a bipartisan vote. Unfor- leagues to vote ‘‘no’’ on the rule and a comparable number of residents, and tunately, it ran into opposition from the underlying bill. not increase the Federal deficit. the Senate and the White House. Ms. SHALALA. Madam Speaker, I I would like to reiterate that this is Madam Speaker, I urge my col- yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman a misleading bill title and that H.R. 986 leagues now to come back together in a from Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE). will restrict healthcare choices for bipartisan way and use this bill to Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, States. break the logjam in the Senate and I thank the gentlewoman from Florida Once again, we are using the valuable keep the focus on our fellow Americans for yielding, and I thank her for her time on the floor of the United States who need disaster assistance. leadership. House of Representatives to debate Disaster relief used to be bipartisan. Madam Speaker, the American peo- something that will not solve the We need to return to those days and ple will insist that this legislation issues of affordability in our Nation’s pass it in a timely manner. passes. My Republican friends, since my time in helping to pass the Afford- healthcare system and really has no b 1245 chance of becoming law. It is unfair to able Care Act, have never offered a patients who are not going to the doc- Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, just plan to ensure that America’s wonder- tor because, on top of their monthly a point of clarification. While our last ful citizens have good healthcare and premiums, their deductible is so high vote was just after 2 p.m. yesterday, that those with preexisting conditions, that they cannot afford the visit. the House actually adjourned a little such as many of us, including myself We need a comprehensive solution to after 3 p.m. I did want to make that and many of my constituents in Hous- address the high patient out-of-pocket correction. ton, Texas, are able to access costs in our system. This bill moves us Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to healthcare. in the wrong direction. It will inhibit the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Let me be clear on what this legisla- innovation and much-needed flexibility MEUSER). tion does, as I thank Representative in our State insurance markets. Mr. MEUSER. Madam Speaker, I rise KUSTER for her leadership. As a physician, I cannot support such today to speak against H.R. 986. H.R. 986, of which I am strongly in a piece of legislation, so I will urge op- I think everyone in this Chamber can support of, is a saving grace. What it position to the rule. agree that individuals with preexisting does is it stops the Trump administra- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- conditions should be protected and tion in their tracks from watering ance of my time. that the American people should have down an opportunity of flexibility, sec- Ms. SHALALA. Madam Speaker, I access to affordable and quality tion 1332. yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman healthcare. This bill falls short of Here is what is going to happen if we do not pass this legislation: from Florida (Ms. CASTOR), a distin- achieving, or even making progress to- We will stop the coverage of pre- guished member of the Energy and wards, these important goals. existing conditions, period; Commerce Committee. This bill showcases a fundamental misunderstanding of section 1332 waiv- There will be no protections; Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Madam You will see a rise in costs in ers, which allow States to pursue more Speaker, I thank my colleague and healthcare; friend from Florida for yielding the creative and innovative strategies to Short-term plans will be thrown to time. provide their residents with access to the people and other plans that will de- Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- high-quality health insurance. This bill stabilize the risk pool; port of the rule and the two very im- actually rolls back the ability of It will limit access to comprehensive portant bills the House of Representa- States to innovate lower costs and ex- coverage because the Trump guidance tives will consider. pand coverage options for patients and says: Just give access and don’t worry The first is H.R. 986 by my colleague, families. about if the plan even allows you to be Representative KUSTER from New Additionally, this bill is disingenuous admitted into a hospital; Hampshire, that will work to protect in suggesting that it is protecting indi- And finally, it will reduce benefits our neighbors who have preexisting viduals with preexisting conditions like maternity coverage, mental health conditions, like cancer or heart when section 1332 waivers already re- healthcare, and coverage of prescrip- disease. quire States to do so. Rather than call- tion drugs. Unfortunately, the Trump adminis- ing this the ‘‘Protecting Americans Is that what Americans want? tration is trying to weaken those pro- with Preexisting Conditions Act,’’ this Every day, in my district, I am see- tections. They are doing so in the bill would be more appropriately ing people desperate for healthcare. courts and through Congress. So it is named the ‘‘Don’t Let States Innovate There has been not one proposal com- very important that the House of Rep- Act.’’ ing here. resentatives pass into law protections Not surprisingly, this bill also ne- I rise as well to support the supple- for our neighbors with preexisting con- glects to address the grievous short- mental appropriations, because I have ditions. comings of ObamaCare. been to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Vir- In fact, the name of the bill is ‘‘Pro- In my district, not a day goes by that gin Islands. We need these resources. tecting Americans with Preexisting I don’t hear from constituents about But I have also seen the devastation Conditions Act.’’ Passing this bill will the untenable costs of ObamaCare. It is of victims impacted by Hurricane Mi- help keep healthcare accessible and af- no secret that ObamaCare has led to chael in Alabama, Florida, and Geor- fordable for all Americans. skyrocketing premiums and gia; the damage in Nebraska, Missouri, The second bill is also very impor- deductibles, offering anything but af- South Dakota, Iowa, Kansas, and now tant, H.R. 2157. It provides about $17 fordable care to the American people. in Houston, 10 inches of rain and flood- billion in disaster relief to Americans However, the data clearly shows that ing and more rain coming. I know that who need it, who have suffered through States using section 1332 waivers to people who were impacted by Hurri- horrendous natural disasters. create their own reinsurance programs cane Harvey are still suffering.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:16 May 10, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MY7.014 H09MYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE May 9, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3513 This particular legislation, appro- that emphasizes the importance of not limiting High blood pressure and diabetes are the priations, is important. It is impor- coverage for individuals with pre-existing con- main causes of CKD. tant, in particular, to ensure that we ditions or imposing lifetime limits on access to Almost half of individuals with CKD also add more funding and that we shore up care. have diabetes and/or self-reported cardio- the infrastructure. Predatory practices such as this will prove vascular disease (CVD). I submitted amendments that cov- to be devastating to communities across the More than 661,000 Americans have kidney ered the idea of improving FEMA so nation, many of which, who will be affected failure. Of these, 468,000 individuals are on that it would stay longer and it would are disproportionately communities of color. dialysis, and roughly 193,000 live with a func- have oversight to know whether it is The people receiving the life-sustaining tioning kidney transplant. helping people; to increase energy serv- medical protections under this provision will be Kidney disease often has no symptoms in ices so that we don’t black out so that cast aside and left with no way to cover the its early stages and can go undetected until it people are suffering; and to make sure exorbitant healthcare costs that would other- is very advanced. we have the right kind of water. wise be covered in through the Affordable For this reason, kidney disease is often re- There are many other elements to Care Act. ferred to as a ‘‘silent disease.’’ the appropriations bill which I hope to Relenting on this protection will put a great What is also concerning is the over- debate at a later time, but this rule number of my constituents and various com- whelming number of constituents plagued by should be supported. munities across the nation at terrible risk. these diseases, are people of color, African Let me additionally go back to the Specifically, in the 18th Congressional Dis- American, Latino, and Native American. H.R. 986 legislation and indicate that trict many of my constituents are H.R. 986 stopped the Trump Administration preexisting diseases cover things like disproportionally affected by several pre-exist- in its tracks from taking away health care from sickle cell, which 1 in 13 African Amer- ing conditions such as: vulnerable Americans. ican babies are born with; triple nega- Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) affects approxi- Madam Speaker, the Trump administration tive breast cancer, which is the most mately 100,000 Americans and occurs among cannot be trusted to act in the best interests deadly and causes immediate or short- about 1 out of every 365 Black or African- of the American people that is why I offered term life to White women, Black American births. two amendments to H.R. 986, which would ex- women, Asian Pacific Islander, Amer- SCD occurs among about 1 out of every tend the prohibitions of the bill to (1) ban life- ican Indian, and Alaska Native women; 16,300 Hispanic-American births. time limits with respect to persons with pre- diabetes; and HIV/AIDS. And 1 in 13 Black or African-American ba- existing conditions and (2) prevent the Secre- This is why H.R. 986 is important, bies is born with sickle cell trait (SCT). taries from taking any action that would re- Madam Speaker, and why the appro- During 2005, medical expenditures for chil- duce the affordability of comprehensive cov- priations bill is important. erage for children under 26 with pre-existing Madam Speaker, I rise in strong and un- dren with SCD averaged $11,702 for children conditions who are covered under their par- equivocal support for the rule governing de- with Medicaid coverage and $14,772 for chil- ents’ policies. bate on H.R. 986, the ‘‘Protecting Americans dren with employer-sponsored insurance. I will soon be introducing legislation that will With Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2019’’ as About 40 percent of both groups had at achieve these important objectives and protect well as the underlying legislation and ask all least one hospital stay. vulnerable Americans from an uncaring Ad- Members to join me in supporting these legis- The most common cancer in women, no ministration that is unceasing in its efforts to lative initiatives that combat the Trump Admin- matter your race or ethnicity. take away health care from vulnerable Ameri- istration’s ongoing efforts to take away health The most common cause of death from can- care from more than 100 million Americans cer among Hispanic women. cans. Madam Speaker, H.R. 2157, the ‘‘Supple- and to make health care dramatically less af- The second most common cause of death mental Appropriations Act of 2019,’’ provides fordable for those fortunate enough to be in- from cancer among white, Black, Asian/Pacific sured. Islander, and American Indian/Alaska Native much needed and long overdue relief to Amer- Another reason I strongly support this rule is women. icans in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Is- that it makes in order H.R. 2157, the ‘‘Supple- Diabetes is at an all-time high in the U.S. lands still suffering from the ravages of Hurri- mental Appropriations Act of 2019,’’ which pro- and continues to increase exponentially every canes Maria and Irma, as well as relief to vic- vides much needed and long overdue relief to year. tims of Hurricane Michael which struck Ala- Americans in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin The CDC’s Division of Diabetes Translation bama, Florida, and Georgia in October 2018 Islands still suffering from the ravages of Hur- states that over 30 million Americans are living and to the victims of the Midwestern floods. ricanes Maria and Irma, as well as relief to with Diabetes, over a quarter undiagnosed. I support this legislation and offered an victims of Hurricane Michael which struck Ala- This trend continues in the state of Texas, amendment that would have provided addi- bama, Florida, and Georgia in October 2018 where Diabetes is the 6th leading cause of tional funding for electricity delivery and nec- and to the victims of the Midwestern floods death. essary expenses related to the consequences that have caused so much damage in Ne- Nearly 12 percent of Texas is living with di- of Hurricanes Harvey, Maria, Irma, and Super braska, Missouri, South Dakota, Iowa, and agnosed Diabetes. Typhoon Yutu including technical assistance Kansas. According to a collaboration report between related to electric grids. H.R. 986, rescinds this damaging, dan- the nonprofit Texas Health Institute, the State As the representative of the Eighteenth gerous guidance immediately, and reinforces Demographer’s Office and Methodist Congressional District of Texas, which was the ACA’s vital protections for people with pre- Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, one in ground zero for Hurricane Harvey, I regularly existing conditions. three adult Texans are either diagnosed with hear from constituents expressing their con- It also prevents the Secretaries of HHS and diabetes, have diabetes but have not yet been cern with ineffective and inadequate FEMA Treasury from promulgating any substantially diagnosed, or are at high risk for developing mechanisms put in place to help rectify the similar guidance or rule in the future. the disease within a decade. damage caused by natural disasters. Section 1332 of the State Innovation Waiv- Approximately 1.1 million people in the U.S. That is why I also offered an amendment to ers included in the ACA has a clear statutory are living with HIV today. H.R. 2157 that would prohibit funds in the bill directive that states must maintain the level of About 15 percent of them (1 in 7) are un- from being used to prevent the FEMA Admin- benefits, affordability, and coverage provided aware they are infected. istrator from monitoring the response given to to state residents by the ACA. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) esti- disaster victims in order to ensure quality con- This Administration’s 2018 Guidance allows mates that the decline in HIV infections has trol or becoming aware of complaints regard- states to simply demonstrate that a com- plateaued because effective HIV prevention ing the response given to disaster victims and parable number of residents will have access and treatment are not adequately reaching having in place a mechanism to address such to comprehensive and affordable coverage, re- those who could most benefit from them. complaints. gardless of whether they actually enroll in that These gaps remain particularly troublesome A third Jackson Lee amendment to H.R. coverage, thereby allowing the Secretaries of in rural areas and in the South and among 2157 would have provided a minimum of $1 HHS and Treasury to approve waivers that do disproportionately affected populations like million for wastewater and drinking water treat- not provide coverage that is as affordable or blacks/African Americans and Hispanics/ ment works and facilities impacted by Hurri- as comprehensive as under the ACA. Latinos. canes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. The ‘‘Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing The overall prevalence of CKD in the gen- Hurricane Sandy inflicted more than $70 bil- Conditions Act’’ is a vital legislative measure eral population is approximately 14 percent. lion in damages in 2012, and Matthew cost

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:16 May 10, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K09MY7.016 H09MYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE H3514 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2019 the U.S. about $10.3 billion in 2016. With Har- Madam Speaker, I came to the floor Right there, the Texas Department of vey, an estimated 13 million people were af- to highlight the disasters that we have Insurance says: ‘‘Know what the plan fected, nearly 135,000 homes damaged or de- in the Midwest. covers. It is important to ask what’s stroyed in the historic flooding, and up to a I recall back in 2011 when the Mis- covered and what’s not. For example, million cars were wrecked. souri River was 11 miles wide at its short-term plans might not cover Hurricane Harvey ranks as the second-most widest and 5 to 6 miles wide most ev- emergency care, maternity care, pre- costly hurricane to hit the U.S. mainland since erywhere else, all the way through scriptions, or certain other services. 1900, causing more than $125 billion in dam- Iowa and down across Missouri. It was They might not cover care for acci- age. a secret flood because you couldn’t dents or health issues.’’ Our residents need more money than for drive there. You had to fly over to see Listen closely to this: ‘‘These plans single-family home repairs, whether it is dis- it. also do not have to cover preexisting aster recovery or general housing dollars and We have some of these similar cir- conditions. If a company sells you a I will continue to stride on behalf of the neigh- cumstances this spring, although it has plan, it may deny a claim if it deter- borhoods and on behalf of hard-working gotten a little more of the press. We mines you had a related condition in homeowners who deserve these funds, so had more water come down below Gav- the past.’’ they can continue on with their lives and re- ins Point than ever before. It wiped out There it is in black and white on the turn to their homes. a lot of ag land on the Iowa side and Texas Department of Insurance Victims of natural disasters are entitled to more so, even, on the Nebraska side. website. These Trump junk plans dis- know who to contact when issues related to We have critical infrastructure that criminate against people with pre- FEMA arise and to be assured that their ques- has got to be reconstructed. We have existing conditions. tions are answered, and complaints ad- got to protect some of these commu- Let me continue, because it gets bet- dressed. nities that have been nearly wiped out. ter, to the third point, ‘‘Other costs.’’ Allocating funding for measures such as This Corps of Engineers, in particular, Here the State of Texas specifies that Electricity Delivery for necessary expenses re- has 41 breaches on the levees just on ‘‘short-term health plans often have lated to the consequences of Hurricanes Har- the Iowa side of the river. lower premiums, but other costs may vey, Maria, Irma, and Super Typhoon Yutu, is I urge that we get to a conclusion be higher.’’ vital to negate the effects of these catastrophic and adoption of a final package on this Let me translate. These Trump junk events from significantly worsening. disaster relief. plans might be cheaper for us up front, Hospitals, first-responders, and a number of But I would point out, Madam Speak- but you will pay more money for less other vital institutions that help our commu- er, that this message from the White coverage on the back end. nities recover from the after-effects of natural House said that Congress should not That is why, today, I stand proudly disasters need access to electricity. use natural disasters as a pretext to with my Democratic colleagues for Moreover, with the severity of natural disas- engage in unnecessary spending outside standing up to the Trump administra- ters and the ranging of their locations we must the agreed upon discretionary spending tion’s harmful policies and for acting be proactive in our preparation for recovery. caps. to protect healthcare for the 50 percent Alternatively, water is the most essential re- I am hopeful that this gets worked of Americans who have a preexisting course known to man. out between the House and the Senate. health condition. A human can go for more than three weeks We need the relief, and we need it very The Trump administration’s destruc- without food—Mahatma Gandhi survived 21 soon. tive policies will force the American days of complete starvation—but water is a Ms. SHALALA. Madam Speaker, I people to pay more money for less cov- different story. yield 30 seconds to the gentlewoman erage. If you don’t believe me, just go At least 60 percent of the adult body is from Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE). to the website yourself. This is unac- made of it and every living cell in the body Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, ceptable. needs it to keep functioning. I happen to live and be in the area of Madam Speaker, I urge my col- Under extreme conditions an adult can lose the Texas Children’s Hospital. I have leagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ on the rule and 1 to 1.5 liters of sweat per hour and if that lost obviously supported the legislation of ‘‘yes’’ on ANN KUSTER’s bill, H.R. 986. water is not replaced, the total volume of body DANNY DAVIS. Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I fluid can fall quickly and, most dangerously, The point is that people with pre- yield myself 2 minutes for the purposes blood volume may drop. existing conditions, including sickle of a response. We do not have the luxury of not preparing cell, will not have access to healthcare First of all, I am grateful that the for hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, mudslides, under the Trump guidance. Texas Department of Insurance does tornados or other natural disasters. provide that disclosure and trans- With these events it is not a question of if, I am standing here not about the re- parency. That is a good thing. In fact, but when. search, which is certainly beneficial, For these reasons, I urge my colleagues to but about the fact that I am standing Chairwoman ESHOO, the chairwoman of support the rule and the underlying legislation. for those with sickle cell, which is a the Health Subcommittee, when we Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I preexisting condition, to not be were hearing bills on limited-duration yield myself 30 seconds to respond be- blocked from having good healthcare. plans, actually had a bill that would fore I yield to the gentleman from That is why I rise to support H.R. 986, require such disclosure. For whatever Iowa. in order to ensure access to healthcare reason, it was pulled from the markup Madam Speaker, last Congress passed and not stopping preexisting conditions that we had that day. I was perfectly the first comprehensive, stand-alone from being covered. prepared to support it, but, again, for sickle cell bill for as long as I can re- Ms. SHALALA. Madam Speaker, I whatever reason, the chairman of the member. There was a partial reauthor- yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from committee pulled the bill and we did ization in 2004, signed by President Mexico (Mr. LUJA´ N), the Assistant not get to have that debate or markup. Bush, that was part of a tax bill. Speaker. I also need to point out that our dis- But DANNY DAVIS’ bill passed through Mr. LUJA´ N. Madam Speaker, I rise cussion today is not on limited-dura- our committee, passed through the today to support the rule because, for tion plans. I rather expect that there Senate, and passed on the floor of the the past 2 years, the Trump adminis- will be an opportunity to debate lim- House in the previous Congress last tration has relentlessly sabotaged the ited-duration plans. It may come up as year; and as a consequence, for the Affordable Care Act and attacked my early as next week, and I look forward first time in four decades, new sickle constituents’ access to care. to that debate. But it is also important cell therapies are coming through the My Republican colleagues use a lot of to point out that these plans in Texas National Institutes of Health. smoke and mirrors to talk about these were permitted under the previous ad- Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to plans, so today I want to read straight ministration for the duration of 1 year. the gentleman from Iowa (Mr. KING). from the Texas Department of Insur- So, again, the State commissioner of Mr. KING of Iowa. Madam Speaker, I ance website, texas.gov. This page is ti- insurance is exactly right. He put those appreciate the gentleman from Texas tled: ‘‘What You Need to Know About caveats up there so people can know yielding to me. Short-Term Health Insurance.’’ what they are purchasing. I do believe

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The Protecting Americans with Pre- existing Conditions Act of 2019, H.R. 986, other State commissioners of insur- And this is interesting. ‘‘With respect would require the Administration to rescind ance would behave in a similar fashion. to health insurance coverage within its Section 1332 State Relief and Empower- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- that State for plan years beginning on ment Waivers Guidance, released on October ance of my time. or after January 1, 2017.’’ 22, 2018 (1332 guidance). We are concerned Ms. SHALALA. Madam Speaker, I The way the law was written, none of about the impact that this guidance could yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from these waivers were given during the have on the people we represent and applaud your introduction of this bill. Texas (Mr. DOGGETT), a distinguished years that President Obama was Presi- In March 2017, we identified three over- member of the Ways and Means Com- dent. arching principles to guide and measure any mittee. They only became eligible—the Sec- work to further reform and improve the na- b 1300 retary only became able to provide tion’s health insurance system. Our core these waivers January 1, 2017, which principles are that health insurance coverage Mr. DOGGETT. Madam Speaker, was the last 3 weeks of President must be adequate, affordable, and accessible. after so many failed attempts to repeal Obama’s administration. Together, our organizations understand what individuals and families need to prevent dis- our access to healthcare, Trump and So when people say, the comparison his Republican cohorts are finding new ease, manage health, and cure illness. Our between the waivers given in the organizations are deeply concerned about ways to take away coverage from mil- Obama years and the waivers given in how the new 1332 guidance will affect the in- lions of Americans who suffer with pre- the Trump years are vastly different, dividual marketplace’s stability in states existing conditions. well, it is true because no waivers were that choose to pursue some of the policies al- Now, Republicans have hijacked the available prior to January 1, 2017. lowed under this guidance, including those mechanism that was designed to pro- that promote short term plans and other Look, the Secretary of Health and substandard coverage. We are pleased that mote State healthcare innovation to Human Services has heard the angst subvert that very innovation. this legislation represents a significant and that people have trying to deal with meaningful step towards protecting all What they call ‘‘innovation’’ is find- the high premiums—premiums, $600, Americans from coverage that does not cover ing new ways to destroy protections for $700, $800 a month for an individual, a what they need to promote their health and preexisting conditions and to promote deductible of $6,000 to $7,000, and the well-being. junk insurance plans that cover—well, coinsurance, which runs the bills up so As you know, the 1332 guidance substan- they cover what you don’t need most. tially erodes the guardrails governing cov- that their annual out-of-pocket costs erage that people with pre-existing condi- If you really need it, if it is for your may be somewhere between $10,000 and medical condition, they are unlikely to tions such as cystic fibrosis, lung disease, $20,000. cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, rare cover it. Many people point out to me, they disorders, pregnant women, and many others How outrageous. spend more for health insurance—not rely on in the individual marketplace. Of A waiver of Federal regulations de- using anything, but just for the insur- particular concern, the new guidance would signed to encourage innovation that ance—than they spend for their mort- allow states to let individuals use advanced just waves goodbye to the safeguards premium tax credits to purchase non-compli- gage payment—not their mortgage in- ant short-term, limited duration insurance that an estimated 40 percent of Texans surance, but their mortgage payment. with preexisting conditions really plans—which could further draw younger, But, please, let’s do remember, 1332 is healthier people out of the risk pool for com- need. part of current law. prehensive insurance and drive up premiums So, while Trump continues to hide Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- for those who need comprehensive coverage. his tax returns, he cannot hide the fact ance of my time. The guidance also eliminates protections for that he is sabotaging the healthcare Ms. SHALALA. Madam Speaker, I vulnerable populations, such as individuals protections for millions of Americans. with low incomes and those with chronic and am delighted to hear a Member of the serious health issues, by removing the re- After bankrupting his own businesses other party defend the Affordable Care and leaving creditors at a loss for dec- quirement to safeguard those populations Act by defending 1332, the waivers. under any waiver. We are deeply concerned ades, Trump would bankrupt families Let me say this: We are not elimi- by this as these changes fundamentally alter with serious medical needs. nating the waivers. We are simply ob- the nature of the Section 1332 waiver pro- And it is almost a joke that he tells jecting to the guidance that was issued gram and jeopardize adequate, affordable us he’s got a great plan to solve all of by the Department of Health and coverage for people with pre-existing condi- tions in the individual market. Halting the our healthcare needs—he said it again Human Services, arguing, essentially, at the White House this morning—but implementation of this guidance will protect that it is inconsistent with the con- people with pre-existing conditions from the he is going to wait until after the next gressional intent when the waivers election to show us what his secret repercussions of these market destabilizing were created. actions. plan is, which sounds a lot like the Madam Speaker, I include in the H.R. 986 represents a significant step to- failed plan that he advocated in the RECORD a letter signed by 24 health or- wards protecting patients and consumers. last election. ganizations, including the Cancer Ac- Yet, we also recognize that there is much Let’s just pass this bill and tear down more that needs to be done to improve upon tion Network, the American Lung As- our current system of care, including mak- the wall that Trump and his cohorts sociation, the American Heart Associa- want to build between too many Amer- ing coverage more accessible and affordable. tion, the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Up until this year, health insurance enroll- icans and their doctors. and others, urging Members to support ment has steadily increased, and, with it, the Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I H.R. 986. promise of a more diverse risk pool and yield myself 2 minutes. greater protection for people with serious MAY 8, 2019. Madam Speaker, I want everyone to health care needs. However, the recent rein- Re Letter of Support from 23 Patient and terpretation of the guidelines is jeopardizing be clear here. This bill today is actu- Consumer Advocacy Organizations for enrollment. Shortened enrollment periods, ally repealing part of the Affordable H.R. 986. fewer resources for outreach and education Care Act. Hon. ANN MCLANE KUSTER, Look, I didn’t vote for the Affordable and less funding for consumer navigators not House of Representatives, only creates confusion for consumers but di- Healthcare Act. I argued against it, Washington, DC. rectly impacts the number of individuals passionately—articulately, I might DEAR REPRESENTATIVE KUSTER: Our 24 or- who enroll in Marketplace coverage. Without add—but what does the Affordable Care ganizations, representing the interests of the Congressional action, these trends will make Act say? millions of patients and consumers who live it harder for many to access coverage and Well, it describes the object of to- with serious, acute, and chronic conditions, will further contribute to the destabilization day’s legislation, the so-called section have worked together for many months to of insurance markets and result in higher ensure that patient voices are reflected in premiums for many enrollees. 1332 waiver. the ongoing Congressional debate regarding Making high-quality coverage and care Section 1332 is a section of the Af- the accessibility of health coverage for all more affordable is also a high priority for fordable Care Act. And section 1332 is Americans and families. Today, we write in the people that we represent. Passage of leg- titled ‘‘Waiver for State Innovation. In strong support of your legislation to protect islation that expands access to and the level

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Madam Speaker, I 2,000 migrants this fiscal year, pulling while expanding access and affordability. yield myself 2 minutes for purpose of a families out of the Rio Grande River Again, thank you for your leadership on response. and saving children who smugglers this critical issue for people with pre-exist- Look, it is not the Trump Adminis- have abandoned. ing conditions. We support your efforts to tration that is taking money out of the Migrants that survive the smugglers halt the implementation of the 2018 guid- Affordable Care Act and putting it to often arrive in poor health, physically ance, ensuring the guidance from 2015 re- other purposes. It is clearly written exhausted, and in need of urgent med- mains intact and promoting stability in the into the law. individual marketplace. We urge members of ical care. And, again, I didn’t vote for this law. The men and women of CBP are Congress to vote for H.R. 986. I voted against it. I argued against it, Sincerely, doing the best they can to respond to Hemophilia Federation of America, Na- but the taking of advanced premium this humanitarian crisis, but they have tional Health Council, Cystic Fibrosis Foun- tax credits, cost-sharing reductions run out of space to safely house and dation, Epilepsy Foundation, March of and small business tax credits under process unprecedented numbers of fam- Dimes, National Coalition for Cancer Survi- Section 36(b) of the Internal Revenue ily units seeking entry into the United vorship, American Heart Association, Alpha- Code of 1986 under subpart (1)—blah, States. 1 Foundation, American Liver Foundation, blah, blah—an alternative means by Susan G. Komen, National Hemophilia Foun- Health and Human Services is on the which the aggregate amount of such urge of running out of funds to shelter dation, WomenHeart: The National Coalition credits or reductions that would have for Women with Heart Disease. vulnerable, unaccompanied children National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Mus- been paid on behalf of participants in that are crossing our borders at levels cular Dystrophy Association, Lutheran Serv- the exchanges established under this 50 percent higher than just last year. ices in America, American Lung Association, title had the State not received such a Last week, the President sent Con- National Alliance on Mental Illness, Na- waiver, that amount shall be paid to gress an urgent request for supple- tional Patient Advocate Foundation, Arthri- the State for the purposes of imple- mental appropriations to address this tis Foundation, Leukemia & Lymphoma So- menting the State plan under the waiv- ciety, American Cancer Society Cancer Ac- humanitarian crisis. er. Ranking Member COLLINS and I filed tion Network, National Organization for So it is really pretty clear in the ex- Rare Disorders, Pulmonary Hypertension As- an amendment to the supplemental, isting language of law. It is not the sociation, Cancer Support Community. which would have provided $4.5 billion Trump Administration deviating funds, Ms. SHALALA. Madam Speaker, I requested by the President. it was congressional intent. It was yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman It would have replenished critical passed by this House of Representa- from the District of Columbia (Ms. funds needed to feed and shelter mi- tives. grant families and unaccompanied chil- NORTON). Again, I didn’t vote for it. I wouldn’t dren, provide urgent medical care and Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, I have defended it at the time. I didn’t transportation services, and pay the thank my good friend for yielding. think it was a good idea then, probably Madam Speaker, the administra- growing cost of overtime for the men not the greatest idea now. But the Sec- tion’s guidance permitting junk plans and women of DHS working on the retary has this tool to use and he is re- to replace the Affordable Healthcare front lines of this crisis. sponding to requests from people’s con- Act has fooled no one, and certainly Unfortunately, the majority refused stituents, do something about the high not the millions with preexisting con- to make our amendment in order, and cost of my insurance, the high costs ditions and those who now enjoy essen- in doing so they, again, refused to take that I am required to spend in order to tial health benefits. action to address this crisis. protect myself against the health ca- The administration’s true intent is They stunningly refused to support tastrophe. the men and women of DHS, and most clear from its support, in court now, as Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- remarkably, they refused to provide I speak, of a case to repeal the ACA in ance of my time. its entirety, including preexisting con- Ms. SHALALA. Madam Speaker, I the needed assistance to thousands of ditions. am prepared to close, and I reserve the vulnerable migrants arriving at our Republicans, historically, have ini- balance of my time. border on a daily basis. tially opposed virtually every form of Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I The majority’s political dysfunction coverage for the American people, in- yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from is disgraceful. I urge them to work cluding Social Security, but they have Alabama (Mr. ROGERS). with the President and Republicans in never succeeded in withdrawing or re- Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Congress to immediately resolve this ducing benefits then in use. They will Speaker, I thank my friend from Texas humanitarian crisis. not succeed this time. for yielding. Madam Speaker, I urge all Members In my own District of Columbia, Madam Speaker, I rise in strong op- to oppose this rule. 106,000 residents with preexisting con- position to this rule. This rule dem- Ms. SHALALA. Madam Speaker, I ditions would lose or risk losing or onstrates, once again, that the Demo- continue to reserve the balance of my being denied or charged significantly crat majority refuses to acknowledge, time. more for health coverage. accept, or address the very real crisis Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I do The District, on its own, has suc- at our southern border. have one additional speaker. ceeded in overcoming Republican at- Numbers came out yesterday illus- Madam Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to tempts to weaken the ACA and now has trating the magnitude of the crisis. the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. reached virtually universal coverage, CBP detained more than 109,000 mi- WOODALL), who is a valuable member of in spite of a specific attempt to block grants along the southwest border last the Rules Committee, and gave us a the city’s successful efforts. month alone—a 591 percent increase stirring history lesson on the ERISA The administration’s junk coverage compared with April of 2017. plans and how the protection from pre- is particularly untenable in allowing In just the last 7 months, more than existing conditions actually goes back Federal subsidies of junk plans. 1 percent of the total population of to 1996. Republicans failed to overturn the Honduras and Guatemala have mi- Mr. WOODALL. Madam Speaker, I ACA when they controlled majorities grated to the United States. hope what I am getting ready to say, it in both the House and the Senate. In total, over a half a million mi- turns out to be redundant, that we are Plans that the administration has put grants have crossed our border since going to hear it in the closings of both forward to dismember the Act will not October of last year, approximately the the gentlewoman from Florida and the succeed either. Because of how insur- population of Tucson, Arizona. gentleman from Texas.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:16 May 10, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MY7.011 H09MYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE May 9, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3517 We talk about this preexisting condi- This bill does one thing and one fordable Care Act be found unconstitu- tions’ bill today as if it is going to help thing only. It continues the debate tional. with preexisting conditions. As we from 1996, not about whether to help It would instruct Congress to develop have discussed already, it is not. people with preexisting conditions, but bipartisan legislation that guarantees But the preexisting conditions issue about whether States have anything to that no American citizen can be denied is a very real issue. It is a very real add to the discussion. I am certain the health insurance coverage or charged issue for families all across the coun- State of Georgia does. I believe the more due to a previous illness or health try, and it has been for a long time. State of Florida does. I know the State status. And undeniably, elections were won of Texas does. It includes commonsense consumer and lost this past cycle over a pre- If we defeat this rule and defeat this protections, provides more choice and existing conditions issue based on the bill, it will allow those very best ideas affordable coverage than the Afford- misinformation around it. to come out and not ideas about how to able Care Act, lowers prescription drug I don’t know how we are advantaged keep people down, Madam Speaker, but prices for patients, strengthens Medi- as a community by continuing to per- ideas about how to lift families up. care for current and future bene- petuate the misinformation. When we We have come together on those ficiaries, and rejects the Democrats’ first tackled preexisting conditions in issues before, Madam Speaker, and we radical one-size-fits-all, government- a serious way, we did it together in can do it again. run, Soviet-style, top-down healthcare this institution. Ms. SHALALA. Madam Speaker, I scheme that would only outlaw the em- I know, because it was a gentleman yield myself such time as I may con- ployer-based coverage of more than 180 from my State, Madam Speaker, sume. million Americans. Speaker Newt Gingrich, who was sit- I appreciate the comments of the Madam Speaker, I suspect our Demo- ting in that chair at the time. gentleman from Georgia, and I have en- cratic colleagues will vote against con- It was 1996. Bill Clinton was sitting joyed the opportunity of working with sidering this resolution, so I must ask: in the White House. Newt Gingrich was him on the Rules Committee. Why are Democrats opposed to making sitting here leading the United States We are not objecting to what was a statement that the goal of the House House, and we came together, Repub- done in 1996. We are saying to the of Representatives of the United States licans and Democrats, we passed the States that they must cover pre- is to work together to protect coverage Health Insurance Affordability and Ac- existing conditions as part of a waiver, for patients with preexisting condi- countability Act that abolished pre- and they cannot undermine those con- tions? If that is not the goal, then what existing condition worries for every ditions by imposing annual limits or might it be? single family with an ERISA-based charging more. The problem with the Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous plan. Those are the plans that the Fed- guidance is that it gives States the op- consent to insert the text of this eral Government controls. portunity to propose cheap plans that, amendment into the RECORD, along So what I mean, Madam Speaker, is in essence, undermine preexisting con- with extraneous material, immediately that for every single plan the Federal ditions. prior to the vote on the previous ques- Government had dominion over, we Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- tion. eliminated preexisting conditions. ance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Medicare, no preexisting conditions. Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I objection to the request of the gen- Medicaid, no preexisting conditions. yield myself the balance of my time. tleman from Texas? ERISA plans, no preexisting condi- Madam Speaker, if we defeat the pre- There was no objection. tions. vious question, I will offer an amend- Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, Collectively, that is about 250 million ment to the rule to move a resolution again, I would reiterate that neither Americans. that reinforces the Republican’s long- bill under consideration today has a What we didn’t do was go into the held views that every American should chance of becoming law. area where the Federal Government have preexisting condition protections. While I support funding for disaster had no dominion, which were State- On the opening day of the 116th Con- relief, the Democrats chose not to ne- regulated plans, and we said States gress, House Republicans brought a gotiate with the Senate and included should have the ability to regulate measure to the floor that called on controversial positions. their own plans. lawmakers to legislate on locking in As a result, we would likely be con- Now President Obama said, no, protections for patients with pre- sidering a disaster relief bill yet an- States had been moving too slow to existing conditions. Unfortunately, in other time, and our hard-hit commu- help their constituency. a fit of partisanship, House Democrats nities will continue to struggle without He ran on the platform of taking blocked that effort. If Democrats were relief. those plans away from State control; serious, they would not object to mak- Once again, despite the title of H.R. he won that debate. The Affordable ing a statement on behalf of the House 986, this bill will have no impact on Care Act implemented those condi- of Representatives that we want to protections for preexisting conditions tions. And the bill today says, if states work together with the administration for Americans with those conditions. It have an idea about how to protect fam- to protect patients with preexisting will simply overturn a regulation— ilies from preexisting conditions that conditions. overturns part of ObamaCare—it over- is better than the one in the Affordable Our position is simple and clear. Re- turns a regulation that allows States Care Act, we don’t want to hear it. publicans stand ready to protect those to innovate in the Affordable Care Act with preexisting conditions in a man- marketplace, and that provides flexi- b 1315 ner that will withstand judicial scru- bility and consumer choice to There is one solution for preexisting tiny, and I hope our Democratic col- healthcare consumers. conditions and it is the one that Presi- leagues will join us in that effort. House Republicans continue to sup- dent Obama has implemented, no Madam Speaker, if the previous ques- port preexisting conditions protections other. I think that is wrong. tion is defeated, House Republicans and have offered solutions to give pa- Dr. BURGESS knows more about medi- will move to immediately consider a tients this assurance. Republicans cine than I will ever hope to know. He resolution that maintains that no stand ready to work with Democrats in knows more about serving patients American should have their health in- a bipartisan manner to pass these pro- than I will ever hope to know. surance taken away or lose protections tections into law and also provide des- Ms. SHALALA, as Secretary of Health for preexisting conditions due to the perately needed disaster relief. and Human Services, knows more Democrats in Congress enacting an un- I look forward to when we can all about healthcare than I will ever hope constitutional law. gather around the negotiating table. I to know. I trust these folks to find so- It would instruct Congress and the urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on the previous ques- lutions differently in Florida, and dif- Trump administration to ask the Su- tion, a ‘‘no’’ vote on the underlying ferently in Texas than we do in Geor- preme Court for a stay in the Texas v. measures, and I yield back the balance gia. United States decision, should the Af- of my time.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:16 May 10, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MY7.020 H09MYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE H3518 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2019 Ms. SHALALA. Madam Speaker, I Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not apply to the Sherman Thompson (MS) Vela yield myself the balance of my time. consideration of House Resolution 280. Sherrill Titus Vela´ zquez Sires Tlaib Wasserman It was only 10 years ago that people Ms. SHALALA. Madam Speaker, I Slotkin Tonko Schultz who lacked employer-provided insur- yield back the balance of my time, and Smith (WA) Torres (CA) Waters ance and had preexisting conditions I move the previous question on the Soto Torres Small Watson Coleman Spanberger (NM) could not find health insurance in resolution. Welch Speier Trahan Wexton many parts of this country, and those Stanton Trone The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Wild Stevens Underwood who could find health insurance, too question is on ordering the previous Wilson (FL) Suozzi Van Drew Yarmuth often found that their plans were not question. Takano Vargas comprehensive. They might not cover The question was taken; and the Thompson (CA) Veasey the type of cancer some buyers pre- Speaker pro tempore announced that NAYS—190 viously had, or they might have an an- the ayes appeared to have it. nual or even a lifetime cap on cov- Abraham Gooden Norman Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, on Aderholt Gosar Nunes erage. that I demand the yeas and nays. Allen Granger Palazzo It was 2 years ago that this body The yeas and nays were ordered. Amash Graves (GA) Palmer passed a bill that stripped those protec- Amodei Graves (LA) Pence The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Armstrong Graves (MO) tions, a bill that would make com- Perry ant to clause 9 of rule XX, the Chair Arrington Green (TN) Posey prehensive health insurance out of will reduce to 5 minutes the minimum Babin Griffith Ratcliffe Bacon Grothman reach for many Americans. Thanks to time for any electronic vote on the Reed Baird Guest Reschenthaler a courageous few, that bill did not be- Balderson Guthrie question of adoption of the resolution. Rice (SC) come law. Banks Hagedorn The vote was taken by electronic de- Riggleman Barr Harris Now that the administration has lost Roby vice, and there were—yeas 227, nays Bergman Hartzler that battle to destroy the Affordable Rodgers (WA) 190, answered ‘‘present’’ 1, not voting Biggs Hern, Kevin Care Act, they are trying to do it 13, as follows: Bilirakis Herrera Beutler Roe, David P. through guidance and through law- Bost Hice (GA) Rogers (AL) suits. [Roll No. 189] Brady Higgins (LA) Rogers (KY) Rose, John W. H.R. 986 prevents the administration YEAS—227 Brooks (AL) Hill (AR) Brooks (IN) Holding Rouzer Adams Espaillat ´ from enforcing guidance that would Lujan Buchanan Hollingsworth Rutherford Aguilar Evans allow States to use taxpayer money to Luria Buck Hudson Scalise Allred Finkenauer Lynch Bucshon Huizenga Schweikert sell subpar health plans on the ex- Axne Fletcher Malinowski Budd Hunter Scott, Austin Barraga´ n Foster change. Maloney, Burchett Hurd (TX) Sensenbrenner Beatty Frankel The administration is taking the 1332 Carolyn B. Burgess Johnson (LA) Shimkus Bera Fudge Maloney, Sean Byrne Johnson (OH) Simpson waivers, which are designed to allow Beyer Gabbard Matsui Calvert Johnson (SD) Smith (MO) States flexibility to lower health insur- Bishop (GA) Gallego McAdams Carter (GA) Jordan Smith (NE) Blumenauer Garamendi McBath ance costs, like through reinsurance, Carter (TX) Joyce (OH) Smith (NJ) Blunt Rochester Garcı´a (IL) McCollum and using it to take away important Chabot Joyce (PA) Smucker Bonamici Garcia (TX) McEachin Cheney Katko Spano consumer protections. The 1332 waiver Boyle, Brendan Golden McGovern Cline Kelly (MS) F. Gomez Stauber requires high-quality, affordable health McNerney Cloud Kelly (PA) Brindisi Gonzalez (TX) Stefanik insurance while retaining the basic Meeks Cole King (IA) Brown (MD) Gottheimer Steil Meng Collins (GA) King (NY) protections of the Affordable Care Act. Brownley (CA) Green (TX) Steube Moore Collins (NY) Kinzinger As the American Cancer Society Bustos Grijalva Stewart Morelle Comer Kustoff (TN) Butterfield Haaland Stivers notes: This administration guidance Moulton Conaway LaHood Carbajal Harder (CA) Taylor tips the scales in favor of insurance Mucarsel-Powell Cook LaMalfa Carson (IN) Hastings Thompson (PA) Murphy Crawford Lamborn products that are inadequate to meet Cartwright Hayes Thornberry Nadler Crenshaw Latta Case Heck Timmons the needs of millions of Americans Napolitano Curtis Lesko Casten (IL) Higgins (NY) Tipton with preexisting conditions. Neal Davidson (OH) Long Castor (FL) Hill (CA) Turner Neguse Davis, Rodney Loudermilk Madam Speaker, I also support H.R. Castro (TX) Himes Upton Norcross DesJarlais Lucas 2157, which provides disaster assistance Chu, Judy Horn, Kendra S. Wagner O’Halleran Diaz-Balart Luetkemeyer Cicilline Horsford Walberg to communities from every nook and Ocasio-Cortez Duffy Marchant Cisneros Houlahan corner of this country who are waiting Omar Duncan Marshall Walden Clark (MA) Hoyer Pallone Dunn Massie Walorski for our help. Clarke (NY) Huffman Panetta Estes Mast Waltz Clay Jackson Lee When disaster hits this country, we Pappas Ferguson McCarthy Watkins Cleaver Jayapal come together and support each other. Pascrell Fitzpatrick McCaul Weber (TX) Clyburn Jeffries Payne Fleischmann McClintock Webster (FL) When tornados, and floods, and hurri- Cohen Johnson (GA) Perlmutter Flores McHenry Westerman canes strike, we help people quickly. It Connolly Johnson (TX) Peters Fortenberry McKinley Williams Cooper Kaptur is an embarrassment that a disaster Peterson Foxx (NC) Meadows Wilson (SC) Correa Keating bill has not yet made it to the Presi- Phillips Fulcher Meuser Wittman Costa Kelly (IL) Pingree Gaetz Miller Womack dent’s desk in this Congress. Courtney Kennedy Pocan Gallagher Mitchell Woodall Cox (CA) Khanna Madam Speaker, I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote Porter Gianforte Moolenaar Wright Craig Kildee on the rule. Pressley Gibbs Mooney (WV) Yoho Crist Kilmer Price (NC) Gohmert Mullin Young The text of the material previously Crow Kim Quigley Gonzalez (OH) Newhouse Zeldin referred to by Mr. BURGESS is as fol- Cuellar Kind Raskin lows: Cunningham Kirkpatrick Rice (NY) ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—1 Davids (KS) Krishnamoorthi Rose (NY) MENDMENT TO OUSE ESOLUTION Roy A H R 357 Davis (CA) Kuster (NH) Rouda At the end of the resolution, add the fol- Davis, Danny K. Lamb Roybal-Allard NOT VOTING—13 lowing: Dean Langevin Ruiz Bass Olson Visclosky SEC. 3. Immediately upon adoption of this DeFazio Larsen (WA) Ruppersberger Bishop (UT) Richmond Walker resolution, the House shall proceed to the DeGette Larson (CT) Rush DeLauro Lawrence Ryan Ca´ rdenas Rooney (FL) Wenstrup consideration in the House of the resolution DelBene Lawson (FL) Sa´ nchez Cummings Schakowsky (H. Res. 280), protecting the health care of all Delgado Lee (CA) Sarbanes Emmer Swalwell (CA) Americans, especially those with preexisting Demings Lee (NV) Scanlon conditions. The resolution shall be consid- DeSaulnier Levin (CA) Schiff b 1352 ered as read. The previous question shall be Deutch Levin (MI) Schneider Dingell Lewis Schrader Messrs. AMASH, ADERHOLT, considered as ordered on the resolution to KINZINGER, BUDD, BILIRAKIS, adoption without intervening motion or de- Doggett Lieu, Ted Schrier Doyle, Michael Lipinski Scott (VA) mand for division of the question except one STIVERS, and KATKO changed their F. Loebsack Scott, David vote from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ hour of debate equally divided and controlled Engel Lofgren Serrano by the chair and ranking minority member Escobar Lowenthal Sewell (AL) Ms. SEWELL of Alabama changed of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Eshoo Lowey Shalala her vote from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’

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Madam Speaker, on Arrington Green (TN) Posey this unanimous consent request cannot that I demand the yeas and nays. Babin Griffith Ratcliffe Bacon Grothman be entertained, I urge the Speaker and The yeas and nays were ordered. Reed Baird Guest Reschenthaler the majority leader to immediately The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a Balderson Guthrie Rice (SC) Banks Hagedorn schedule the Born-Alive bill. 5-minute vote. Riggleman The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- The vote was taken by electronic de- Barr Harris Roby Bergman Hartzler Rodgers (WA) tleman has not been recognized for de- vice, and there were—yeas 227, nays Biggs Hern, Kevin Roe, David P. bate. 191, not voting 13, as follows: Bilirakis Herrera Beutler Rogers (AL) Bost Hice (GA) f [Roll No. 190] Rogers (KY) Brady Higgins (LA) Rose, John W. PROTECTING AMERICANS WITH YEAS—227 Brooks (AL) Hill (AR) Rouzer Brooks (IN) Holding PREEXISTING CONDITIONS ACT ´ Roy Adams Garcıa (IL) Murphy Buchanan Hollingsworth OF 2019 Aguilar Garcia (TX) Nadler Rutherford Buck Hudson Scalise Allred Golden Napolitano Bucshon Huizenga GENERAL LEAVE Schweikert Axne Gomez Neal Budd Hunter ´ Scott, Austin Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I Barragan Gonzalez (TX) Neguse Burchett Hurd (TX) Sensenbrenner ask unanimous consent that all Mem- Beatty Gottheimer Norcross Burgess Johnson (LA) Shimkus Bera Green (TX) O’Halleran Byrne Johnson (OH) bers have 5 legislative days in which to Simpson Beyer Grijalva Ocasio-Cortez Calvert Johnson (SD) revise and extend their remarks and in- Smith (MO) Bishop (GA) Haaland Omar Carter (GA) Jordan Smith (NE) clude extraneous material on H.R. 986, Blumenauer Harder (CA) Pallone Carter (TX) Joyce (OH) Smith (NJ) the Protecting Americans with Pre- Blunt Rochester Hastings Panetta Chabot Joyce (PA) Smucker Bonamici Hayes Pappas Cheney Katko existing Conditions Act of 2019. Spano Boyle, Brendan Heck Pascrell Cline Kelly (MS) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Stauber F. Higgins (NY) Payne Cloud Kelly (PA) objection to the request of the gen- Brindisi Hill (CA) Perlmutter Cole King (IA) Stefanik Brown (MD) Himes Peters Collins (GA) King (NY) Steil tleman from New Jersey? Brownley (CA) Horn, Kendra S. Peterson Collins (NY) Kinzinger Steube There was no objection. Bustos Horsford Phillips Comer Kustoff (TN) Stewart The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Butterfield Houlahan Pingree Conaway LaHood Stivers ant to House Resolution 357 and rule Carbajal Hoyer Pocan Cook LaMalfa Taylor Carson (IN) Huffman Porter Crawford Lamborn Thompson (PA) XVIII, the Chair declares the House in Cartwright Jackson Lee Pressley Crenshaw Latta Thornberry the Committee of the Whole House on Case Jayapal Price (NC) Curtis Lesko Timmons the state of the Union for the consider- Casten (IL) Jeffries Quigley Tipton Davidson (OH) Long ation of the bill, H.R. 986. Castor (FL) Johnson (GA) Raskin Davis, Rodney Loudermilk Turner Castro (TX) Johnson (TX) Rice (NY) DesJarlais Lucas Upton The Chair appoints the gentleman Chu, Judy Kaptur Rose (NY) Diaz-Balart Luetkemeyer Wagner from Illinois (Mr. GARCI´A) to preside Cicilline Keating Rouda Duffy Marchant Walberg over the Committee of the Whole. Cisneros Kelly (IL) Roybal-Allard Duncan Marshall Walden Clark (MA) Kennedy Ruiz Dunn Massie Walorski b 1407 Clarke (NY) Khanna Ruppersberger Estes Mast Waltz Clay Kildee Rush Ferguson McCarthy Watkins IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Cleaver Kilmer Ryan Fitzpatrick McCaul Weber (TX) Accordingly, the House resolved ´ Clyburn Kim Sanchez Fleischmann McClintock Webster (FL) Cohen Kind Sarbanes itself into the Committee of the Whole Flores McHenry Westerman House on the state of the Union for the Connolly Kirkpatrick Scanlon Fortenberry McKinley Williams Cooper Krishnamoorthi Schakowsky Foxx (NC) Meadows Wilson (SC) consideration of the bill (H.R. 986) to Correa Kuster (NH) Schiff Fulcher Meuser Wittman provide that certain guidance related Costa Lamb Schneider Gaetz Miller Womack to waivers for State innovation under Courtney Langevin Schrader Gallagher Mitchell Woodall Cox (CA) Larsen (WA) Schrier Gianforte Moolenaar Wright the Patient Protection and Affordable Craig Larson (CT) Scott (VA) Gibbs Mooney (WV) Yoho Care Act shall have no force or effect, Crist Lawrence Scott, David Gohmert Mullin Young with Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois in the Crow Lawson (FL) Sewell (AL) Gonzalez (OH) Newhouse Zeldin Cuellar Lee (CA) Shalala chair. Cunningham Lee (NV) Sherman NOT VOTING—13 The Clerk read the title of the bill. Davids (KS) Levin (CA) Sherrill Bass Olson Visclosky The CHAIR. Pursuant to the rule, the Davis (CA) Levin (MI) Sires Bishop (UT) Richmond Walker bill is considered read the first time. Davis, Danny K. Lewis Slotkin Ca´ rdenas Rooney (FL) Wenstrup General debate shall be confined to Dean Lieu, Ted Smith (WA) Cummings Serrano DeFazio Lipinski Soto Emmer Swalwell (CA) the bill and shall not exceed 1 hour DeGette Loebsack Spanberger equally divided and controlled by the DeLauro Lofgren Speier b 1401 DelBene Lowenthal Stanton chair and ranking minority member of Delgado Lowey Stevens So the resolution was agreed to. the Committee on Energy and Com- Demings Luja´ n Suozzi The result of the vote was announced merce. DeSaulnier Luria Takano as above recorded. The gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Deutch Lynch Thompson (CA) A motion to reconsider was laid on Dingell Malinowski Thompson (MS) PALLONE) and the gentleman from Or- Doggett Maloney, Titus the table. egon (Mr. WALDEN) each will control 30 Doyle, Michael Carolyn B. Tlaib f minutes. F. Maloney, Sean Tonko The Chair recognizes the gentleman Engel Matsui Torres (CA) REQUEST TO CONSIDER H.R. 962, from New Jersey. Escobar McAdams Torres Small BORN-ALIVE ABORTION SUR- Eshoo McBath (NM) Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chairman, I yield Espaillat McCollum Trahan VIVORS PROTECTION ACT myself such time as I may consume. Evans McEachin Trone Mr. ABRAHAM. Madam Speaker, I Mr. Chairman, I rise to speak in Finkenauer McGovern Underwood Fletcher McNerney Van Drew ask unanimous consent that the Com- favor of H.R. 986, the Protecting Amer- Foster Meeks Vargas mittee on the Judiciary be discharged icans With Preexisting Conditions Act, Frankel Meng Veasey from further consideration of H.R. 962, introduced by Representative KUSTER Fudge Moore Vela the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Pro- from our committee. Gabbard Morelle Vela´ zquez Gallego Moulton Wasserman tection Act, and ask for its immediate This legislation should not be nec- Garamendi Mucarsel-Powell Schultz consideration in the House. essary but, unfortunately, the Trump

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:16 May 10, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MY7.026 H09MYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE H3520 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2019 administration continues to take ac- a lot more for their insurance than HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, tions that undermine the healthcare of what is allowed by the ACA. COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE, millions of Americans, including the In a nutshell, Mr. Chairman, this Washington, DC, May 9, 2019. more than 133 million people with pre- Hon. RICHARD E. NEAL, guidance is bad news for any American Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, existing conditions. who wants access to quality and afford- House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Today, we are here because of the able health coverage that is there for DEAR CHAIRMAN NEAL: Thank you for con- Trump administration’s proposed guid- them when they need it. Junk plans sulting with the Committee on Energy and ance last October that would allow are just that—they are junk. Commerce and agreeing to discharge H.R. States to expand and prop up short- People shouldn’t have to read the 986, Protecting Americans with Preexisting term junk insurance plans, even pro- fine print to see what is and is not cov- Conditions Act of 2019 from further consider- ation, so that the bill may proceed expedi- viding taxpayer subsidies for those ered, and that is the hallmark of the plans. In order to take this action, the tiously to the House floor. Affordable Care Act. So that is why we I agree that your forgoing further action administration blatantly ignored the must rescind the guidance. on this measure does not in any way dimin- plain text of the Affordable Care Act I want to commend my colleague, ish or alter the jurisdiction of your com- and gutted standards that States must Ms. KUSTER, for her great work on this mittee or prejudice its jurisdictional prerog- meet in order to test insurance re- important bill. atives on this measure or similar legislation forms. I do want to emphasize that H.R. 986 in the future. I would support your effort to I believe the administration’s action seek appointment of an appropriate number would not do anything to interfere is illegal, but, sadly, this administra- of conferees from your committee to any with existing 1332 reinsurance waivers, tion has never let the law get in the House-Senate conference on this legislation. way of its goals. These efforts will, which have bipartisan support and I will ensure our letters on H.R. 986 are en- tered into the Congressional Record during without a doubt, seriously undermine began under the Obama administra- tion. My Republican colleagues con- floor consideration of the bill. I appreciate the health coverage of Americans with your cooperation regarding this legislation preexisting conditions. tinue to intentionally conflate these reinsurance waivers with the Trump and look forward to continuing to work to- A coalition of 24 national groups rep- gether as this measure moves through the resenting millions of Americans with administration’s new 1332 waiver guid- legislative process. preexisting conditions, including the ance from October of last year. H.R. 986 Sincerely, American Cancer Society Cancer Ac- does not affect these reinsurance waiv- FRANK PALLONE, JR., tion Network, the American Heart As- ers. Chairman. sociation, and the American Diabetes I am disappointed that my Repub- Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, I yield Association, wrote a letter in strong lican colleagues continue to make myself such time as I may consume. support of H.R. 986, stating: ‘‘The 1332 these arguments, but the bad faith is Mr. Chairman, I rise today to call out guidance substantially erodes the not surprising, given their terrible the mischaracterization of H.R. 986. guardrails governing coverage that record on protecting people with pre- The misleading title of this bill con- people with preexisting conditions such existing conditions. firms the Democratic majority’s posi- as cystic fibrosis, lung disease, cancer, Mr. Chairman, this bill is necessary tion to score political points instead of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, rare because of the ongoing assault by the governing. They claim their agenda is disorders, pregnant women, and many Trump administration on our ‘‘for the people.’’ Well, this bill is ‘‘for others rely on in the individual mar- healthcare system. I urge my col- the politics.’’ ketplace.’’ leagues to join me in standing up for So let me be clear. This bill has noth- The patient organizations go on to people with preexisting conditions and ing to do with protecting Americans say that ‘‘these changes fundamentally standing up for people who want access with preexisting conditions. This bill alter the nature of the section 1332 to affordable and quality healthcare. has everything to do with eliminating waiver program and jeopardize ade- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance healthcare options that would be af- quate, affordable coverage for people of my time. fordable for Americans who can’t af- with preexisting conditions in the indi- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ford health insurance today and vidual market. Halting the implemen- COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, choices for States. tation of this guidance will protect Washington, DC, May 8, 2019. Section 1332 waivers were first en- people with preexisting conditions.’’ Hon. FRANK PALLONE, acted under ObamaCare to provide Mr. Chairman, by encouraging States Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commerce, States the opportunity to innovate and to promote and expand short-term in- Washington, DC. to provide their residents with afford- surance plans, the administration is DEAR CHAIRMAN PALLONE: I am writing able health insurance options. The giving insurers the green light to di- with respect to H.R. 986, Protecting Ameri- Trump administration has simply up- rectly discriminate against people with cans with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019. As a result of you having consulted with us dated the guidance for these 1332 preexisting conditions; it is giving the on provisions that fall within our rule X ju- ObamaCare waivers to make it easier green light to these plans to charge risdiction, and in recognition of the desire to for a State’s plan to be approved. people with preexisting conditions expedite consideration of the measure, the This guidance does not—I repeat, more money; and it is giving these Committee on Ways and Means agrees to does not—permit the Secretary to plans the green light to refuse to cover waive formal consideration of H.R. 986. waive preexisting condition protec- any treatment that is related to some- The Committee on Ways and Means takes tions. one’s preexisting condition. this action with the mutual understanding But, don’t take my word for it alone. The expansion of these junk plans that we do not waive any jurisdiction over CMS Administrator Seema Verma con- will also undermine the insurance mar- the subject matter contained in this or simi- firmed it yesterday, in writing. ‘‘To be ket, leading to higher premiums for lar legislation, and the Committee will be appropriately consulted and involved as the very clear, the 2018 guidance does noth- people with preexisting conditions who bill or similar legislation moves forward so ing to erode PPACA’s preexisting con- need comprehensive coverage. This is that we may address any remaining issues dition provisions, which cannot be not the way you protect people with within our jurisdiction. The Committee also waived under section 1332,’’ wrote Ad- preexisting conditions. reserves the right to seek appointment of an ministrator Verma. The Trump administration’s guid- appropriate number of conferees to any ance also undermines the ACA’s prom- House-Senate conference involving this or b 1415 ise of coverage of essential health ben- similar legislation. She went on to explain: ‘‘Section 1332 efits. The American people should not Finally, I would appreciate your response does not permit States to waive Public have to worry about whether their in- to this letter confirming this understanding, Health Service Act requirements such surance plan covers prescription drugs, and would ask that a copy of our exchange of as guaranteed availability and renew- letter on this matter be included in the Con- ability of health insurance, the prohi- maternity and newborn care, mental gressional Record during floor consideration health and substance use disorder serv- of H.R. 986. bition on using health status to vary ices. Sincerely, premiums, and the prohibition on pre- This guidance is also bad news for RICHARD E. NEAL, existing conditions exclusions. Fur- older Americans who could be charged Chairman. thermore, a section 1332 waiver cannot

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:16 May 10, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MY7.029 H09MYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE May 9, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3521 be approved that might otherwise un- solutions that will decrease costs, in- While we recognize that we need to dermine these requirements. This ad- crease access, protect individuals with strengthen and stabilize the ACA, we ministration stands committed to pro- preexisting conditions, make the should equally accept the principle tecting people with preexisting condi- healthcare system work better for fam- that nobody should be denied coverage tions.’’ Seema Verma, she is the Ad- ilies and for patients, and actually be because of a preexisting condition. ministrator. affordable. When you think about it, asthma, al- It is not just Administrator Verma. I We want to let our States innovate. lergies, Alzheimer’s, cancer, diabetes, want to quote from the Trump admin- These section 1332 waivers—originally, just go right through the alphabet, istration statement of policy. ‘‘If H.R. again, put forward under President having a child, even, any of these are 986 were presented to the President, his Obama—known as State innovation preexisting conditions. In my home advisers would recommend that he veto waivers, they are working, Mr. Chair. State of New Hampshire and across it,’’ wrote the Trump administration in Premiums have gone down in seven this country, opioid and alcohol addic- its ‘‘Statement of Administration Pol- States by an average of 20 percent, tion are preexisting conditions. icy.’’ down 20 percent. Every week, and again here today, we It goes on to say: ‘‘The President has In my home State of Oregon, we have have heard Republicans on the House repeatedly made clear that this admin- been a real innovator for decades in the Energy and Commerce Committee say, istration will protect people with pre- space of healthcare coverage and ac- ‘‘Oh, of course we want to protect existing conditions. The 2018 guidance cess and trying to get prices down. Our Americans with preexisting condi- in no way alters the guardrails in place premiums, under this 1332 waiver that tions.’’ Yet, at every step, this admin- for those with preexisting conditions, Oregon has, have gone down 6 percent istration is trying to sabotage the con- and it would not allow the administra- in 2018, down 6 percent thanks to a sumer protection guardrails that are in tion to waive the requirements in place State innovation waiver. the ACA, including fighting in court around preexisting conditions. The These waivers could work. States for the total elimination of the Afford- title of this legislation gives the mis- want to innovate. They care about able Care Act with absolutely no re- leading impression that it will enhance their people and want to bring down placement. healthcare protections for Americans costs. Instead of allowing more and The CHAIR. The time of the gentle- with preexisting conditions.’’ more States to innovate and lower woman has expired. Put simply, Mr. Chair, this cynically their healthcare costs, unfortunately, Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chair, I yield the titled messaging bill is all about scor- Democrats are of the mindset that gentlewoman an additional 30 seconds. ing political points and not legislating, Washington knows best, not our Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. Mr. which is what we should be doing. States. States can’t be trusted, appar- Chair, an important piece of the Af- You see, if Democratic Members ac- ently. They want to limit the ability of fordable Care Act, section 1332, created tually cared about protecting individ- States to innovate on behalf of their the State innovation waivers, which uals living with preexisting conditions, citizens. provide States with flexibility in im- they would govern and lock in these This type of top-down, command-and- plementing the ACA as long as plans important safeguards. Since Demo- control, government-knows-best ap- remain comprehensive, affordable, and cratic leaders chose to put politics proach is what leads to policies like accessible. However, the Trump admin- first, I offered an amendment to pro- the Democrats’ ultimate goal of a one- istration recently issued guidance en- tect patients with preexisting condi- size-fits-all government takeover of couraging States to promote junk tions, to lock that into law. healthcare. health plans through these waivers in Mr. Chair, this amendment wasn’t A vote in support of their bill is a order to circumvent essential health presented to the House for a vote. In vote against innovation, lowering benefits and protections for preexisting fact, it was never allowed out of the costs, my colleagues’ constituents, conditions. Rules Committee. That is a shame be- State legislatures, Governors, State in- Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to cause we could be voting on it today. I surance commissioners, on and on and vote ‘‘yes’’ on this bill. have tried to bring that vote to the on. That is what my colleagues are Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chair, I yield 2 floor on numerous occasions, and I doing if they vote for this. minutes to the gentleman from Michi- have been denied by the Democratic A vote against the bill is actually a gan (Mr. WALBERG), a very important majority. vote for the people. member of our Energy and Commerce My bill is simple. It provides guaran- Mr. Chair, I encourage my colleagues Committee. teed issue and renewability, a ban on to oppose this partisan gimmick, and I Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Chair, I thank health status underwriting, and a ban reserve the balance of my time. the lead Republican for yielding. on benefits exclusions, real preexisting Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chair, I yield 11⁄2 Mr. Chair, I rise today in opposition condition protections Democratic minutes to the gentlewoman from New to H.R. 986. I would give its titled Members say they support. Hampshire (Ms. KUSTER), the sponsor name, but it is yet another misleading Guess what? It is titled the ‘‘Pre-ex- of the bill. effort that has nothing to do with the isting Conditions Protection Act.’’ How Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. Mr. title of the bill. ironic, except my bill does what the Chair, I thank Chairman PALLONE for House Republicans fully support pro- title says. yielding, and I thank him for his guid- tections—and I will make it clear—for Let’s vote on that bill, Mr. Chair. ance and leadership on the Energy and patients with preexisting conditions. Here is what it comes down to. The Commerce Committee as we advanced I know that my Democratic col- status quo is not working for many critical legislation this week to sta- leagues and friends want to continue Americans. Healthcare costs are out of bilize the Affordable Care Act and drive using the mantra that works so well control. Patients and families are down prescription drug costs for all politically without fact, truth, or re- struggling to pay ever-increasing pre- Americans. ality during the election. We have gone miums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket Mr. Chair, I rise today in support of beyond that now. costs. my legislation, H.R. 986, the Protecting Republicans support protections for There is work that we are doing. I Americans With Preexisting Condi- patients with preexisting conditions. just came from a meeting with the tions Act. These patients deserve peace of mind President of the United States in the As a patient with a preexisting condi- and safeguards from being treated un- Roosevelt Room talking about surprise tion myself, I rise today to stand with fairly. That has always been a priority billing. We are going to work together, over 52 million Americans and over of ours, and it will continue to be, but Mr. PALLONE and I and others, to draft 200,000 Granite Staters who live with that is not what the bill before us legislation to prevent that, to protect preexisting conditions every single today would do. consumers. day. They could have been denied ac- H.R. 986 can be summed up in 3 We could do more here today than cess to healthcare prior to passage of words: Washington knows best. The bill what this bill alleges to do. Repub- the Affordable Care Act, and many eliminates flexibility at the State licans want to work toward healthcare were. level, taking away options for States

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:16 May 10, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MY7.034 H09MYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE H3522 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2019 to innovate and bring down healthcare Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, I yield things that weren’t covered because we premiums. 2 minutes to the gentleman from Geor- are women, until we passed the Afford- The high and rising cost of gia (Mr. CARTER), our pharmacist on able Care Act. healthcare is a significant concern for the Energy and Commerce Committee. While the Republicans are talking patients and families in my district. Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Chair, I about protecting such people, they are We need to focus on solutions, not poli- thank the gentleman for yielding. supporting a lawsuit, right now, that, tics. We need to focus on solutions to Mr. Chair, I rise today in opposition once again, would undo all of the Af- provide relief from increasing costs, to the so-called Protecting Americans fordable Care Act, sweeping out with encourage choice and competition, ex- with Preexisting Conditions Act. them protections for preexisting condi- pand access to quality care, and main- Mr. Chair, this is a misnomer. A mis- tions. tain—and I will make it very clear here nomer is defined as a wrong or inac- But the other key word to listen to is again—important protections for pa- curate name or designation. That is flexibility. They are talking about al- tients with preexisting conditions. what the title of this bill is. It is lowing up to 4 years of policies that We have the ideas to do that. We wrong. States could enact that do not cover have the amendments that would put I join my colleagues on the Repub- the whole panoply of things that the that forward and make this bill some- lican side in supporting protections for Affordable Care Act covers and could thing important to people with pre- people with preexisting conditions. In exclude even protection for preexisting existing conditions, but that is not fact, it was one of the first votes in conditions. That is not flexibility. That being allowed today. Congress that we took this year, and it is taking away benefits from people. Let’s stop playing political games was defeated by my colleagues across You can sign up for one of these, with a bill title and a title like this the aisle. what we call, junk policies and you are and, instead, focus on patient-centered This bill, which is ironically, as I perfectly well, and then all of a sudden solutions. say, misnamed because it doesn’t pro- you have some kind of an illness that, Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chair, I yield 11⁄2 tect preexisting conditions, would take guess what, is not covered, and won’t minutes to the gentlewoman from Col- steps to roll back State efforts to inno- be covered, because then you will have orado (Ms. DEGETTE), who chairs our vate and lower premiums for Ameri- a preexisting condition. Oversight and Investigations Sub- cans across the country. The legislation Democrats have for committee. One issue I often hear about from my you today would protect preexisting Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Chair, I thank constituents is the cost of healthcare conditions, no questions, period, end of Chairman PALLONE for yielding. coverage and the lack of options avail- story. Mr. Chair, I rise in strong support of able under ObamaCare. These waivers Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, I yield the Protecting Americans with Pre- would allow for new strategies to ad- 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas existing Conditions Act. dress the high premiums that so many (Mr. ARRINGTON) to speak on this mat- Frankly, if my colleagues on the people are facing. ter. other side of the aisle were so firm in In fact, of the States that created Mr. ARRINGTON. Mr. Chairman, I their commitment to protecting Amer- their own reinsurance programs, they rise to shed light on a very deceptive icans with preexisting conditions, they saw, on average, a nearly 20 percent practice and the reason the American would support this bill, because all it drop in premiums, one State seeing a people refer to politics in Washington says is that section 1332 will not stop drop as high as 43.4 percent. as ‘‘the swamp.’’ That is giving bills the protections that we have under As States continue to grapple with names that, not only have nothing to current law. high insurance costs, they have looked do with the legislation, but actually The Trump administration guidance to these innovative waivers for oppor- mislead the American people to believe that allows States to undermine the tunities to bring about new ideas that it is something that it is not. preexisting condition provisions of the help people, not remove options and op- This Democrat bill being considered ACA is, frankly, in clear violation of portunities. today, entitled the Protecting Ameri- congressional intent. We all know that there is an issue cans with Preexisting Conditions Act, Let’s be clear about something. When with affordability of insurance in many has absolutely nothing to do with pre- we say we are going to protect people areas. It should be known that this existing conditions and protecting peo- with preexisting conditions, we actu- isn’t as though it is just more conserv- ple with preexisting conditions. ally mean it. That is exactly what this ative States moving forward with these This bill actually prevents a policy legislation does. reinsurance programs. States like New that allows States to have the freedom I would welcome support from my Jersey, where the chairman is from, and flexibility to provide for their citi- friends on the other side of the aisle. and Minnesota and Maryland have seen zens’ healthcare needs. Where they According to the Kaiser Family the benefits of this. have exercised that flexibility, we have Foundation, over 750,000 people just in Mr. Chair, that is why I urge my col- seen an average of 20 percent in the re- my little State of Colorado would be at leagues to give States the flexibility duction of healthcare costs. risk of losing their healthcare coverage they need to reduce premiums and to There are laws on the books, Mr. if it wasn’t for the protections of the vote ‘‘no’’ on this legislation. Chairman, passed by Democrats and ACA. Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chair, I yield 11⁄2 Republicans alike, that prevent and The administration’s repeated at- minutes to the gentlewoman from Illi- punish people and companies who par- tempts to take these protections away nois (Ms. SCHAKOWSKY), who chairs our ticipate in such false advertising. In from people and deny them their right Consumer Protection and Commerce fact, there is a good reason the FTC to obtain healthcare coverage is the Subcommittee. has strong truth in advertising laws difference for many of them between and strictly enforces them against mis- life and death. b 1430 leading and deceptive practices, be- We are not going to let this happen. Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Chairman, I cause it hurts people, it hurts con- This Congress is going to make sure believe that my colleagues on the other sumers, and it actually, in this case, that the goals of the ACA to give full side of the aisle are standing up and compromises the American people’s healthcare coverage to every Amer- saying what they would like to see, and trust. ican, including people with preexisting that is to protect people with pre- Mr. Chairman, the American people conditions, is going to be preserved. We existing conditions. The problem with are sick and tired of political games, have come too far to turn back the what they are telling the American they are tired of politicians and their clock now. people is that what they are proposing duplicity, and they are tired of their Mr. Chair, I am glad that we have does not protect people with pre- elected representatives deceiving them. this bill on the floor now. I thank my existing conditions. That is what this is. colleague, Ms. KUSTER, for sponsoring I know when I first came to Congress Mr. Chairman, I encourage my col- it, and I urge every Member of this as a woman, being a woman was a pre- leagues to not vote for this bill that body to support it. existing condition. There were a lot of takes the American people as fools and

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My the chairman, Mr. PALLONE, for the ex- and, 10 days later, it is a mean bill. State took advantage of that 1332 waiv- traordinary leadership he has shown on Overturning the law means the end of er and reduced insurance premiums by this issue and so many others, and for popular provisions, like a ban on forc- 6 percent. The great State of Mary- his being an original drafter and spon- ing women to pay more for the same land—I was just looking at some data, sor of the Affordable Care Act. coverage as men or allowing those Mr. Chairman—has about 181,500 in the Sitting here, I was listening to under age 26 to be covered under their enrollment year. They used a 1332 speaker after speaker after speaker tell parents’ policy. waiver. This year in the individual me that this doesn’t protect pre- The administration’s lawsuit would market their costs for premiums in the existing conditions. Of course, it does. also bring back out-of-pocket costs for individual market percent decreased But those are people who not only preventive care and screenings. We 43.4 percent. didn’t want to protect preexisting con- want to encourage preventive care. Mr. HOYER. Will the gentleman ditions, they wanted to repeal the Why? It saves money and saves lives. yield? I would like to tell the gen- whole bill. They wanted to kick 20 mil- Most egregiously, it would kick 20 mil- tleman why that happened in Mary- lion people off health insurance. Give lion Americans off health insurance land. me a break. Their crocodile tears are coverage who were able to get covered Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chair, I bet he not, hopefully, deluding anybody. They because of the Affordable Care Act. would. But we know, overall, 19.9 per- are against the Affordable Care Act. Last month, the House passed a reso- cent across the country, because we are We get that. This administration has lution written by COLIN ALLRED, our able to take some of this money, put it done everything they can think of to new Member from Texas, condemning together, and have a reinsurance pro- undermine the Affordable Care Act, that lawsuit which would repeal the gram. Maine has done it, Maryland has which has an adverse effect on the abil- Affordable Care Act, and reiterating done it, and Oregon has done it. These ity of Americans to get health insur- the importance of protecting Ameri- are things that work. The complaint I get, Mr. Chairman, ance at a price they can afford. cans’ access to quality, affordable care. is people at home say, I may have ac- Mr. Chairman, over the past few Yesterday, the House took another cess to coverage now, but I can’t afford years, congressional Republicans and step by passing bipartisan bills, which the premium, or, if I can afford the pre- the Trump administration have en- Mr. PALLONE brought to the floor, to mium, I can’t afford to get sick be- gaged in a dangerous campaign to re- help speed up the process of bringing cause the out-of-pocket costs are so peal, undermine, and dismantle the Af- the cost of generic drugs down and not high. They are now falling off. Later in fordable Care Act. Now, depending prescription costs up. the debate, I will share some data that upon how long they have been here, Today, we have a bill to overturn the has been published this week showing Trump administration’s guidance that they may well have voted over 60 times people who literally walk away from sabotages the Affordable Care Act by to repeal the Affordable Care Act. All healthcare because they can’t afford it. allowing substandard plans. Are they of it. Preexisting conditions and every- That should be our common mission cheaper? They are. But, in the end, thing else. and goal. Through executive actions and law- they are much more expensive because When it comes to protecting people suits, they have sabotaged the law and the coverage is minimal. with preexisting conditions, I intro- fueled uncertainty in health insurance The effect of such a rule is to drive duced legislation—and tried to get a markets in the process. They have a up prices for those with preexisting vote on it every chance I have had— suit right now which wants to, effec- conditions. That wasn’t the intent of that would lock into law preexisting tively, repeal the entire Affordable the Affordable Care Act, which aimed condition protections, regardless of Care Act that the Attorney General of to make coverage affordable for all what this Federal lawsuit’s outcome is the United States and the President of Americans. in Texas. We should do that. That the United States are supporting. Next week, we will continue focusing would be an easy vote. We could all Spare me these crocodile tears about on healthcare by considering addi- vote for it. But Democrats won’t let us how this bill doesn’t protect pre- tional legislation to help Americans bring it to the floor. existing conditions. It does. But they access quality, affordable coverage. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to don’t care whether it does or not. I urge my colleagues on both sides. the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. They, the people, want to know that Some of them have said they want to KEVIN HERN). protections for those with preexisting protect preexisting conditions. Some of Mr. KEVIN HERN of Oklahoma. Mr. conditions won’t disappear. That tens them have said that. If they believed Chairman, let’s be honest, we are not of millions of Americans won’t be it, then they need to vote for this bill. here to solve a problem today. We are made, effectively, uninsurable and lose They need to do something to protect not here to change anything today. their coverage. those with preexisting conditions. To- This bill will do nothing to help people There are very few of us in this day’s vote is their opportunity to do so. with preexisting conditions. Chamber or in the gallery who don’t I thank Representative KUSTER, who Something not many people know have some sort of preexisting condi- is on the floor with us today, for intro- about me is my family’s history with tion. We, Democrats, are committed to ducing this legislation, and, again, spina bifida. making sure that that will not pre- Chairman PALLONE for bringing it to I had an older sister, about 13 months clude people from getting health insur- the floor. older than me, who died 2 hours after ance. House Democrats will continue, as birth because of spina bifida. In the first days of the Congress, we we pledged to do in this last campaign My older sister, who will turn 50 took action to do what the Trump ad- and as the people who voted for us are later this month, has lived her entire ministration’s Justice Department has expecting us to do, to protect the Af- life as a spina bifida survivor, spending refused to do: defend the law in court. fordable Care Act, protect their ability the first 6 months of her life enduring We are taking that action. to get insurance, notwithstanding a many surgeries. My mother knew that Instead, the Trump administration is preexisting condition, protect their my sister was going to be born with seeking to overturn the entire law, in- families, protect them, and make that very birth defect that took the cluding the ban on denying coverage America better. life of her first child. My sister had her for those with preexisting conditions. Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, I yield first daughter, Kristen, who was born Now, the Republicans did pass a bill, myself such time as I may consume. I with a devastating spina bifida condi- when they were in charge. They sent it want to make a couple of comments to tion. During the pregnancies, my

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Daniel will 2 minutes to the gentleman from Kan- the Republican side voted against that have an incredible story to tell about sas (Mr. MARSHALL). and then spent the next several years— his life because his great-grandmother Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Chairman, the 69 times—voting to get rid of the pro- and his grandmother did not seek abor- lengths that my colleagues across the tection for preexisting conditions. tions to terminate the lives of their aisle are willing to go to mislead the Then when they were in the major- ‘‘less than perfect’’ children. He is alive public and increase the political divide ity, the first opportunity they had, today, and I am confident he will have over healthcare is shameful and embar- they passed a bill out of the House to an incredible impact on those around rassing. H.R. 986, which I refuse to call take away the protection for pre- him. by its name, makes a mockery of existing conditions. These aren’t nameless, faceless peo- Americans with preexisting conditions. And thank you to Senator John ple we are talking about. This is my Mr. Chairman, I practiced obstetrics McCain for protecting the American sister, my niece, and my family. for over 25 years, and do you know people. These preexisting conditions have what the most common preexisting Every single opportunity to stand up had a massive impact on my life and condition is? It is pregnancy. and protect people who are sick, who the lives of my family. These mes- I came to Congress to protect people lost their job but were sick and wanted saging bills are pointless. People need with preexisting conditions and to help to get insurance, you voted ‘‘no’’; we help, not our talking points. Our goal patients. H.R. 986 just does the oppo- voted ‘‘yes.’’ should be success. We should aim to site. H.R. 986 prevents innovation. It You are talking now about waivers. I write legislation that has a shot to be- drives the cost of healthcare up and like waivers—we have benefited in come law and will change people’s lives will cause fewer people to have Vermont—but not this waiver. If you for the better. healthcare. pass this waiver, you are going to wave The aim of H.R. 986 is not to protect Let me be crystal clear about this, good-bye to the protection that we Americans with preexisting conditions, Mr. Chairman. This bill has absolutely fought long and hard for for preexisting but to interfere with the President’s nothing to do with people with pre- conditions. ability to govern. These are real people existing conditions. That is why I am We fought for your families. We and real problems that we are ignoring. proud to join Congressman WALDEN and fought for our families. We fought for I believe that life is precious. Every shed light on this deceptive bill that all American families. life is worth protecting. We have a lot the Democrats are pushing. What kind of world is it if you are of work to do and it is time to stop Under current law, States do not sick and you can’t get healthcare? talking and act. That is what we were have the authority to waive pre- That is what is at stake now. That elected to do here. existing conditions using the section should never be in debate. Mr. Chairman, the American people 1332 innovation waiver. It is that sim- We will not back down on protecting are tired of these political games. ple. people from preexisting conditions. We Section 1332 waivers are working, and will not back down on assaults on b 1445 contrary to the Democrats’ claims, pa- Medicare. We will not back down on as- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chairman, I yield tients are raving about the 1332 waivers saults on Medicaid. 11⁄2 minutes to the gentlewoman from for reinsurance. Mr. Chairman, let us pass this bill California (Ms. MATSUI). These waivers give States flexibility and continue to protect Americans’ Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Chairman, I rise to provide Americans with affordable healthcare. today as a proud cosponsor of H.R. 986, healthcare options. And in the seven The CHAIR. Members are reminded the Protecting Americans with Pre- States using these waivers, premiums to address their remarks to the Chair. existing Conditions Act, which pro- have gone down by an average of 20 Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, I would hibits the Trump administration from percent. They went down 20 percent, just say to my friend, the biggest as- promoting the sale of junk insurance with Maryland achieving a 43 percent sault on Medicare is the Democrats’ plans that do not fully protect Ameri- premium reduction. proposal to do Medicare for All. cans with preexisting conditions. So I stand here today to discuss the We know it will cost $32 trillion, dou- Today, we are taking a critical step to facts and not the fiction. ble personal and corporate income reverse a damaging Trump administra- The 2018 guide from the President is taxes. I met with our hospitals yester- tion policy. making the process easier, helping day: 40 percent reduction in their pay- With the Affordable Care Act, we States pursue innovation strategies ments. They are not sure how they sought to ensure that all people cov- that will help more people get coverage would survive. They told me most hos- ered in the same area are charged the while delivering quality coverage peo- pitals in America will go bankrupt same premium as everyone else, re- ple can actually afford and use. under the Democrats’ proposal. gardless of their health status. Women Most of us, including the President, Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to cannot be denied coverage or charged are working towards a better the gentleman from New York (Mr. more simply because they are women, healthcare future for all Americans, REED), a member of the powerful Ways and more Americans now have the free- where patients and families, not bu- and Means Committee. dom to start their own business or pur- reaucrats in Washington, are in control Mr. REED. Mr. Chairman, I rise sue work in the gig economy without of their own healthcare decisions. I ask today in opposition to the bill before us fear of losing coverage for preexisting that my colleagues across the aisle but, as the father of a type 1 diabetic, conditions. Coverage before the ACA stop the partisan politics and come to- agree with the basis of the law of the was often tied to employer plans. gether to develop real healthcare pol- Affordable Care Act that says pre- In California, we have taken a stance icy solutions. existing conditions must be protected against the Trump administration’s Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chairman, I yield in every health insurance plan going sabotage of the ACA by protecting con- 11⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from forward. We should be celebrating to- sumers from the sale of junk plans, but Vermont (Mr. WELCH), a member of the gether that that reform is now the law not every State has followed our lead. committee. of the land, and I would hope my col- This legislation protects basic fair- Mr. WELCH. Mr. Chairman, I thank leagues would take ‘‘yes’’ for an an- ness and access to healthcare for all the gentleman for yielding. swer. Americans, not just those living in Mr. Chairman, if we want to level But what is being proposed today po- States that have sought aggressive re- with the American people, let’s ac- tentially jeopardizes that protection,

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Mr. Chairman, I re- why virtually every organization that those with preexisting conditions. serve the balance of my time. protects human health supports this This is not a political game. You are Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chairman, I yield bill and is against the CMS action. 11⁄2 minutes to the gentlewoman from talking about real Americans. You are b 1500 talking about kids, like my son, who is Michigan (Mrs. DINGELL). a type 1 diabetic. And if this law, as Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Chairman, I rise States want waivers. States want to proposed, becomes the law of the land, today to speak in support of protecting innovate. This bill won’t keep them you potentially increase insurance pre- people with preexisting conditions. from innovating or keep them from miums on millions of Americans be- Not that long ago, hardworking peo- getting waivers. Remember what cause you take away that innovation ple who did everything right would be States did before the Affordable Care ability of the States to deliver the pro- denied insurance coverage just because Act when there was no prohibition tections of preexisting condition re- they had diabetes or asthma or they against higher costs for preexisting form but lower premiums at the same wanted to start a family. conditions or no insurance. time. We passed the ACA and ended dis- If what they say is, indeed, true, So I stand in strong objection to this crimination against people with pre- there is no harm voting ‘‘yes’’ for this political effort from my colleagues on existing conditions. Millions of Ameri- bill. States will still be able to inno- the other side of the aisle, and rather cans were able to sign up for coverage vate, as long as they don’t violate the than engage in politics, I join with the for the first time in their lives, and preexisting conditions exclusion. silent majority of Americans who say: millions who already had coverage Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chair, I continue You know what? Enough is enough of knew it wouldn’t be taken away from to reserve the balance of my time. politics. Get to the real work of the them. Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chair, I yield 11⁄2 people and lower healthcare costs for Remember the stories of people’s in- minutes to the gentlewoman from everyone. surance being canceled as they were Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE). Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, may I being rolled into operating rooms; that Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chair, I inquire as to how much time each side was the truth. thank the chairman very much for has remaining. The ACA has done a lot of good. yielding. The CHAIR. The gentleman from Or- Could we work to improve it? Yes. And Just a second on memory lane, for egon has 9 minutes remaining. The I will work with any Republican or those of us who were here for the Af- gentleman from New Jersey has 161⁄2 Democrat on those efforts. But when fordable Care Act, dozens of our com- minutes remaining. this Congress and this administration mittees, including the Judiciary Com- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chairman, I yield attempt to roll back protections for mittee, heard the pain of people whose 11⁄2 minutes to the gentlewoman from people with preexisting conditions, I family members had died because they New York (Ms. CLARKE), the vice chair will always stand against those poli- had no access to healthcare and/or they of the Energy and Commerce Com- cies. had junk policies. mittee. Mr. Chair, 2 years ago last week, Mr. Chair, I rise today with the Ms. CLARKE of New York. Mr. House Republicans passed a bill to re- strongest of support for H.R. 986. I Chairman, I thank our chairman for scind the whole ACA and take thank my good friend, ANN KUSTER, for yielding the time. I thank Congress- healthcare away from 20 million Amer- her great leadership and indicate that woman KUSTER for her leadership. icans. Because Americans spoke up, since the Affordable Care Act—and I As vice chair of the Committee on that bill failed. know that we are now looking at Medi- Energy and Commerce and cosponsor of I am proud to cosponsor Representa- care for All and many others. My view H.R. 986, I am proud to stand with my tive KUSTER’s bill. Healthcare should of it is yes, so that we all can have ac- colleagues in support of the Protecting be affordable to every American. cess to healthcare. Americans with Preexisting Conditions Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, I re- It is, in fact, sure that this bill that Act of 2019. serve the balance of my time. we now have, which is being attacked Healthcare is a right. In the 21st cen- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chairman, I yield by the Trump administration in the tury, everyone must have the right to 11⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from Vir- Fifth Circuit right now because of my the best quality and affordable ginia (Mr. BEYER). attorney general attacking the Afford- healthcare insurance when they need it Mr. BEYER. Mr. Chairman, I rise able Care Act, Texas saw a national de- most. today to speak in support of H.R. 986, crease of the uninsured from 14.8 to 8.8. This human right must not be only the Protecting Americans with Pre- Now this legislation, which is to turn limited to healthy individuals, but, existing Conditions Act. back the Trump guidance on the issue rather, the human right to healthcare Frankly, Mr. Chairman, I am con- of waivers, is vital because we have must be available to every American fused. I serve on the Ways and Means lower costs for health insurance be- who has ever been ill at any time or is Committee, and a few weeks ago, we cause of the ability for people to access born with a preexisting condition. No had a long, lively hearing on the need and be taken care of with the Afford- American should be penalized for a to preserve the preexisting conditions able Care Act when they have pre- medical condition that started before created by the ACA. I was impressed existing conditions. the individual’s healthcare coverage that every member of the Ways and Sickle cell, triple negative breast benefits went into effect. Means Committee, Democrat and Re- cancer, and diabetes all plague my con- Passage of the Protecting Americans publican, spoke passionately about this stituency. Insulin costs are going with Preexisting Conditions Act would protection—every one. through the roof. With this guidance rescind the 1332 guidance issued by the We emerged from that hearing with a that Trump has put in place, it will be Trump administration, which weakens clear, bipartisan consensus that we worse. It will be compounded. coverage and undermines the Afford- would never again condemn Americans Rates will go up, and people suffering able Care Act’s protections for people who suffer from diabetes or cancer or from preexisting conditions, including with preexisting conditions. heart disease or epilepsy to pregnancy, will not get policies at a Our friends on the other side of the unaffordable insurance and perhaps an low cost. They will not have com- aisle made more than 70 failed at- early death. prehensive coverage that will include tempts to replace and repeal the Af- But today my Republican friends are mental health. Certainly, they will see fordable Care Act between 2011 and ready to vote against the only bill this a reverse of them being able to have 2017. year to keep the Trump administration coverage for preexisting conditions.

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As a member of Congress who voted Women in Texas who can now purchase in- Preexisting conditions must be pro- against each of the dozens of Republican ef- surance for the same price as men are at risk tected. forts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, I know of being charged more for insurance if the I rise to enthusiastically support first-hand how important and critical access to ACA’s ban on gender rating in the individual H.R. 986, and I demand that the Trump affordable, high quality, accessible health care and small group markets is invalidated. administration stop taking away con- available to everyone, including those with Before the ACA, women paid up to 56 per- stitutional rights in everything and de- pre-existing conditions, to the well-being of cent more than men for their health insurance. nying people their right to good American families. Roughly 4.5 million Texans who have pre- healthcare. Enough is enough. Let us Because of the passage of the Affordable existing health conditions are at risk of having support this legislation. Care Act, the national uninsured rate has their coverage rescinded, being denied cov- Mr. Chair, I rise in strong support of H.R. been slashed from 14.8 in 2012 to 8.8 percent erage, or being charged significantly more for 986, the ‘‘Protecting Americans With Pre-Ex- in 2018. Texas has long led the nation in rate coverage if the ACA’s ban on pre-existing con- isting Conditions Act of 2019,’’ which blocks of uninsured so the comparable rates are 24.6 ditions is struck down. the Trump Administration’s efforts to give and 15 percent, respectively. 346,750 Texas seniors who have saved an states the ability to weaken the Affordable Mr. Chair, I distinctly recall a candidate for average of $1,057 each as a result of closing Care Act’s critical protections for Americans the highest public office in the land saying the Medicare prescription drug ‘‘donut hole’’ with pre-existing conditions. ‘‘Obamacare is a disaster’’ and appealing for gap in coverage stand to lose this critical help On October 22, 2018, the Centers for Medi- voters to support him with this question: ‘‘What going forward. care & Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS, and have you got to lose?’’ 1.75 million Texas seniors who have re- Treasury issued a guidance on Section 1332 The question deserves a response so I ceived free preventive care services thanks to of the ACA, which authorizes states to waive hope that person, who occupies the Oval Of- ACA provisions requiring coverage of annual certain requirements of the law and experi- fice, is listening to my answer. wellness visits and eliminating cost-sharing for ment with health insurance reforms that could The Affordable Care Act, or ‘‘Obamacare,’’ many recommended preventive services cov- improve the well-being and health of their resi- has been an unmitigated success to the more ered by Medicare Part B, such as cancer dents. than 20 million Americans who for the first screenings, are at risk of losing access to The ACA has a clear statutory directive that time now have the security and peace of mind these services if congressional Republicans states must maintain the level of benefits, af- that comes with affordable, accessible, high go forward with their plan to repeal the ACA. fordability, and coverage provided to state quality health care. The Affordable Care Act works and has residents by the ACA. Mr. Chair, Tip O’Neill used to say that ‘‘all made a life-affirming difference in the lives of Section 1332 requires states to meet four politics is local’’ so let me share with you how millions of Americans, in Texas and across the statutory ‘‘guardrails’’ simultaneously and dem- Obamacare has dramatically changed lives for country. onstrate that the proposed waiver will provide the better for the people in my home state of This is what happens when a visionary comprehensive, affordable coverage to a com- Texas. president cares enough to work with a com- parable number of residents as under the 1.874 million Texans who have gained cov- mitted and empathetic Congress to address ACA, without increasing the federal deficit. erage since the ACA was implemented could the real issues facing the American people. But in the 2018 guidance, HHS and Treas- lose their coverage if the ACA is entirely or You want to know why the American people ury revised the agencies’ interpretation of the partially repealed or invalidated. have Obamacare? It is because Obama cared. statutory requirements, and significantly loos- 1.1 million Texans who purchased high The same cannot be said about this Repub- ened the standards that states must meet in quality Marketplace coverage now stand to lican president and congressional Republicans order to receive waiver approval, setting forth lose their coverage if Texas v. United States, who have made careers of attacking and un- weaker requirements that must be met for the No. 4:18–cv–00167–0 (N.D. Tex.), the lawsuit dermining the Affordable Care Act’s protec- affordability and comprehensiveness guard- brought by Republican Governors, and now tions and benefits for the American people. rails and adopted a new definition of what whole-heartedly supported and aided by the I urge all Members to vote for H.R. 986 and classifies as coverage. Trump Administration were to succeed. send a powerful message to the President and The 2018 guidance provided by the Trump 508,000 kids in Texas who have gained the American people that this House will not Administration would allow states to simply coverage since the ACA was implemented are stand idly by as this Administration tries to demonstrate that a comparable number of also at risk of having their coverage rolled take away health care from more than 130 residents will have access to comprehensive back. million persons. and affordable coverage, regardless of wheth- 205,000 young adult Texans who were able Instead, this House will resist by all constitu- er they actually enroll in that coverage, there- to stay on a parent’s health insurance plan tional and appropriate means, including op- by allowing the Secretaries of HHS and Treas- thanks to the ACA now stand to lose coverage posing this Administration in the courts and by ury to approve waivers that do not provide if the Republican Congress eliminates the re- passing H.R. 986, the ‘‘Protecting Pre-Existing coverage that is as affordable or as com- quirement that insurers allow children to stay Conditions and Making Health Care More Af- prehensive as under the ACA. on their parents’ plans until age 26. fordable Act of 2019.’’ The 2018 guidance also allows states to re- 646,415 Texans who received cost-sharing Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chair, I continue ceive waiver approval for proposals that direct reductions to lower out-of-pocket costs such to reserve the balance of my time. the ACA’s tax credit subsidies towards STLDI as deductibles, co-pays, and coinsurance are Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chair, I yield 11⁄2 plans and other types of health insurance now at risk of having healthcare become minutes to the gentleman from Con- plans that do not provide protections for pre- unaffordable if the Republican Congress elimi- necticut (Mr. COURTNEY). existing conditions. nates costsharing reductions. Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Chair, I thank H.R. 986 revokes and rescinds the October 10.28 million Texans who now have private the chairman for yielding. 2018 Section 1332 guidance and prohibits the health insurance that covers preventive serv- Mr. Chair, after 2 years of the Trump Secretaries of HHS and Treasury from promul- ices without any co-pays, coinsurance, or administration trying and failing in gating any substantially similar guidance or deductibles stand to lose this access if the Re- Congress to repeal the Affordable Care rule. publican Congress eliminates ACA provisions Act, they have gone to plan B. Plan B These improper waivers leave consumers requiring health insurers to cover important is to use the administrative agencies, with less comprehensive plans that do not preventive services without cost-sharing. the Department of Health and Human cover needed services, such as prescription 913,177 individuals Texans who received fi- Services, and the court system as a drugs, maternity care and substance use dis- nancial assistance to purchase Marketplace way of trying to accomplish what they order treatment. coverage in 2016, averaging $271 per indi- could not accomplish through the Another way the ‘‘Protecting Pre-Existing vidual, are at risk of having coverage become House and the Senate in the 115th Con- Conditions and Making Health Care More Af- unaffordable if the Republican Congress elimi- gress. fordable Act of 2019,’’ protects consumers is nates the premium tax credits. Today, we are dealing with one of by prohibiting insurance companies from sell- 1.1 million Texans could have insurance if those efforts, which was an order that ing junk health insurance plans that do not all states adopted the ACA’s Medicaid expan- was issued in October of last year, provide coverage for essential medical treat- sion; these individuals will not be able to gain issuing new guidelines for State waiv- ments and drugs or cover people with pre-ex- coverage if the Republican Congress elimi- ers from the Affordable Care Act, re- isting medical conditions. nates the Medicaid expansion. pealing the ObamaCare guardrails that

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:16 May 10, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MY7.044 H09MYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE May 9, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3527 made sure that patient protections able because of competition. You are We finally got her health insurance, would not be affected by such waivers— still maintaining the comprehensive- my brother and I. It was $1,000 a for example, protecting people with ness of the coverage because you have month, with a $10,000 deductible, her preexisting conditions; the elimination to provide policies that have all the es- highest bill in Detroit. of lifetime caps on health insurance; sential benefits. You are keeping the In 2009, without us knowing, she let and the protections that were built in same number of people insured. In fact, it lapse. Two months later, she walked for essential health benefits that de- what you are probably doing is having into an ER and was diagnosed with fined real healthcare, not the cheap more people insured. stage IV ovarian cancer. healthcare that was being sold before The difference between that and the I am sure my colleagues around the the ACA was enacted. section 1332 guidance that the Trump room know what it is like to have a An intervening event occurred since administration is now putting forth is loved one get a terminal diagnosis. last October. We had an election. It that none of those things are guaran- Your life as you know it explodes. was the largest midterm turnout since teed under the waivers that the Trump That same week and that same 1914. We had a new majority that was administration is proposing with their month that our lives were exploding elected with a plurality of 10 million guidance. was the same week and the same votes, larger than any flip election in For one thing, they are saying you month we spent filling out the paper- the past, any wave election in the past. can sell a junk plan that doesn’t have work for her to declare bankruptcy. The number one issue from the voters hospitalization, that doesn’t have es- I think no matter whether you are a was healthcare and protecting their pa- sential benefits, so you violate the sec- Republican, a Democrat, or an inde- tient rights to affordable and com- tion 1332 provision. pendent, it is essential that we support prehensive benefits. You also end up having fewer people people with preexisting conditions, and Mr. Chair, we are here today debat- insured because the Trump administra- I urge my colleagues to do so. ing an issue that the patient groups tion says you don’t have to have the Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chair, I continue that represent people with chronic ill- same number of people covered. All you to reserve the balance of my time. nesses, with expensive illnesses like have to do is have access. Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chair, I yield my- cancer, have stepped up across the Lastly, affordability, sure, they will self such time as I may consume. I am board, saying vote for this legislation argue that somehow it is more afford- still waiting for one of our other speak- to overturn the Trump order that they able because a junk plan doesn’t cost ers. are trying to get through but that they as much, but that is sort of a misnomer Mr. Chair, I want to respond to my cannot get through the U.S. Congress. because the comprehensiveness of the colleague, the ranking member, whom Vote for this bill. coverage disappears. I respect a great deal. He has several Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chair, may I in- I want everyone to understand, a times today, as well as in committee quire how much time remains? State that applies to have reinsurance and as a representative at the Rules The CHAIR. The gentleman from as part of their program and gets a Committee, talked about this amend- New Jersey has 9 minutes remaining. waiver, that is in no way impacted by ment that he has on preexisting condi- The gentleman from Oregon has 9 min- what we are proposing here today with tions. utes remaining. Ms. KUSTER’s bill. In fact, reinsurance First of all, the reality is that the Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chair, I yield my- reinforces the very things that the 1332 ACA guarantees people coverage with self such time as I may consume. waivers are seeking to guarantee. preexisting conditions. The problem Mr. Chair, I wanted to mention this So that is a very false bit of informa- here is not that we need to restate issue of reinsurance. Some of the Re- tion that my colleagues on the other that, but that the section 1332 guidance publicans have brought up the fact side are trying to put out here today. I that the Trump administration has that in the last few years under the wanted to explain that. proposed would undermine it. Obama administration, actually before Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of On its surface, Mr. WALDEN’s amend- President Trump, certain States—I be- my time. ment appears to maintain protections lieve there are eight now, including my Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chair, I continue for preexisting conditions, but, again, own—applied for 1332 waivers because to reserve the balance of my time. that is not the issue because he is not they wanted to put in place reinsur- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chair, I yield 11⁄2 getting rid of the guidance that the ance programs. minutes to the gentlewoman from Trump administration has put forward I want to assure everyone that those Michigan (Ms. SLOTKIN). under 1332. types of waivers that are granted for Ms. SLOTKIN. Mr. Chair, I rise today What does that mean? It means that reinsurance would continue and that in support of the Protecting Americans even with his amendment, the Trump this legislation in no way impacts that. with Preexisting Conditions Act. administration, under their guidance, Keep in mind, we are not opposed to For me, this issue is particularly per- would allow insuring companies to not 1332 waivers. sonal. It is a major reason why I ended offer basic services such as hospitaliza- But pursuant to the Affordable Care up coming here to Congress. tion, maternity coverage, mental Act, which I helped draft, those waiv- I believe that the sabotage, the at- health, and substance abuse disorders. ers, when granted, have to maintain af- tempts at legislating out protections Insurance companies would no longer fordability and comprehensiveness of for people with preexisting conditions, have to offer these benefits to people coverage and keep the same number of is something that is just out of touch with preexisting conditions who need people insured as under the ACA. with the American people, certainly in those benefits. When my State and others have ap- Michigan’s Eighth Congressional Dis- Mr. WALDEN’s amendment also does plied for waivers for reinsurance pro- trict. not include prohibitions on annual and grams, it is because the ACA reinsur- It is particularly personal to me be- lifetime limits, which are critical pro- ance funding was discontinued at some cause of my mom. My mom passed tections for individuals with pre- point under the original bill. Those away in 2011 from ovarian cancer. existing conditions. These limits, States want to, among other things, When she was diagnosed, she did not which were commonplace prior to the make sure that there is competitive- have healthcare. ACA, are a threat to the life and health ness in the marketplace by providing She had trouble with healthcare her of individuals with serious medical some kind of reinsurance or risk pro- entire life. She had breast cancer as a conditions. tection so that more insurers come young 31-year-old mom, so for the rest The Walden amendment would also into the marketplace in those States of her life, she had a preexisting condi- allow insurance companies to charge and create more competition and lower tion. women more than men and put a sig- prices. My parents divorced, and she lost her nificant financial burden on older When you ask the Federal Govern- job. Because of that preexisting condi- Americans. ment for a reinsurance waiver, you are tion, she could not afford health insur- We are not interested in these half still maintaining affordability, prob- ance. She went 51⁄2 years without a measures that would leave Americans ably making things even more afford- checkup and no gynecological exam. worse off.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:16 May 10, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MY7.045 H09MYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE H3528 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2019 Mr. Chair, I yield such time as he Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, I yield colleagues on the other side of the may consume to the gentleman from myself the balance of my time. aisle, my wife and I had a son who did California (Mr. HARDER). Mr. Chairman, let me address a few not survive because of a heart condi- Mr. HARDER of California. Mr. issues. First of all, my friend my New tion. We dealt with all of these issues Chair, I rise today in support of my Jersey—and he is my friend—ref- leading up to his birth and eventual amendment. My legislation would sim- erenced my amendment. death. So I am fully committed to pro- ply require the Federal Government to It is unfortunate that we can’t debate tecting people with preexisting condi- issue an expert analysis of the impact my amendment on the floor, because tions. of junk plans on mental healthcare ac- the Democrats who control the Rules What we are arguing about here is: Is cess. People deserve access to mental Committee wouldn’t allow my amend- health insurance affordable for Ameri- healthcare, and we don’t know how ment to be considered, nor would they cans and are there better ways, using many people will lose that access if allow us to bring a bill to the floor that States as laboratories, to innovate and these junk plans become used more I have authored that has more than 100 bring down costs of care and costs of widely. cosponsors that would make sure that insurance, because more of us are pay- That is exactly what my amendment preexisting conditions are protected in ing more out of our pocket than at any would tell us. case the court decision in Texas goes time in our history. People who are struggling with de- against the ACA and wipes out those There was a very interesting story pression, anxiety, schizophrenia, or protections. which I will put in the RECORD for ev- substance use disorder deserve cov- This would be an insurance policy in eryone to read, data from the Kaiser erage. We are talking about real people public law for people with a preexisting Foundation this week that ran in a in our communities who need help, and condition. We can do that today. If it publication called Axios. I just want to they should get it. has some shortcomings, then let’s have share some of what they found about That is especially true because of the a markup on this bill and work that what is really going on if you get out- stigma surrounding mental health out. side of the beltway here in Washington I care deeply about preexisting condi- issues. If you tell your friends that you and talk to real people. tion protection. I fought for it as a leg- have cancer, they tell you to get help. They evaluated people who had cov- islator. I helped create the high-risk If you tell your friends you have de- erage under their employer, in this pools in Oregon back in the late pression, they tell you to tough it out case, and had a chronic condition of eighties and early nineties. I have sup- or go to the gym. some sort. It is not a small group. ported it every step of the way. Without access to mental healthcare, About half of Americans who have Let me again quote from the Depart- a lot of people end up self-medicating. employer coverage—so that is half of That is why we have to make sure that ment of Health and Human Services. We asked them, and they wrote back to 158 million—report that 6 in 10 in that they are covered with real insurance, group report they or a family member not junk plans. me, about protection for preexisting conditions. Seema Verma, the Admin- skipped or postponed medical care or b 1515 istrator, said in her letter to me: ‘‘To prescription drugs they needed because These plans are a scam. be very clear, the 2018 guidance does of the costs, or, in some cases, they I heard a horror story from a woman nothing to erode PPACA’s preexisting tried a home remedy. in Stanislaus County about her fam- condition provisions, which cannot be High deductibles make things worse. ily’s experience with a junk plan before waived under section 1332.’’ Among those with chronic conditions the Affordable Care Act. Her daughter So they cannot do that. They cannot whose deductibles were at least $3,000 went off to school and got cheap, uni- waive those protections under 1332. for an individual or $5,000 for a family, versity-sponsored insurance. ‘‘Section 1332 does not permit States three-quarters, Mr. Chairman, 75 per- After a couple of years, she had a to waive Public Health Service Act re- cent, report skipping or postponing mental health issue present, but she quirements, such as guaranteed avail- some type of care; and about half, 49 was completely denied coverage for the ability and renewability of health in- percent, say they or a family member treatment that she needed. Even surance, the prohibition on using had problems paying medical bills or though she paid premiums for years, health status to vary premiums, and difficulty affording their premiums, she wasn’t covered, and her family had the prohibition on preexisting condi- deductibles, or copays in the last year. to pay thousands of dollars out of tions exclusions. Furthermore, a sec- So what States—including mine, in- pocket. Years later, they are still pay- tion 1332 waiver cannot be approved cluding New Jersey, including Mary- ing it off today, more than 10 years that might otherwise undermine these land, and including Maine and Alaska— after her mental health episode. requirements. This administration did was say: Hey, Washington, D.C., That is a common story because only stands committed to protecting people give us just a little flexibility here. Let about half of these plans cover mental with preexisting conditions.’’ us come with up with plans that may healthcare, and only about one-third That is the head of CMS. It is her be more affordable. cover substance use disorder, and that agency that approves 1332 waivers. They did that under the prior rules, is a huge problem in the Central Val- There have been no waivers so far ap- and rates went down, on average, 19.9 ley, especially for young people. proved under this guidance, and that is percent—some States more, some less. It is in people’s twenties that they what she tells us in writing, period, be- Now, what happens when people can’t start showing signs of a lot of mental cause of the information that is being afford to use their own insurance? Be- health problems, and this often coin- sent around. cause that is happening with these cides with the development of sub- We do know that seven States have deductibles and with these high levels, stance use disorders. People who turn taken advantage of the prior 1332 proc- let alone the premiums. 26 have to get off their parents’ insur- ess, and it has yielded more affordable The ripple effect on family budgets, ance. They pick the cheapest thing insurance premiums for American citi- according to the story in Axios, is a they can find. zens. substantial share of people reported If we don’t pass this amendment, mil- Now, I find it curious. My State has taking measures such as increasing lions of people who have similar stories been very progressive in these areas. credit card debt, 28 percent; using up will be denied coverage for mental When I was in the State legislature, I most of their savings, 26 percent; get- health issues when they need it most. helped try to expand access to afford- ting an extra job, 19 percent; borrowing That is a scam. That is what my able healthcare. We had to come to money from family or friends, 14 per- amendment demands. Washington to get a waiver for the Or- cent. Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, how egon health plan and Medicaid, and we This is what we are trying to argue much time remains on each side? looked at all kinds of different ways to could be better taken care of. This is The CHAIR. The gentleman from Or- get access to affordable healthcare, and the issue that is being ignored by a egon has 9 minutes remaining. The I have never let up on that. Washington one size fits all. gentleman from New Jersey has 1 I believe strongly in helping people So we protect people with preexisting minute remaining. with preexisting conditions. Like my conditions, 1332 waivers—that law

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:16 May 10, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MY7.046 H09MYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE May 9, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3529 stays in effect—but we want to give all, government-run system. I am wor- and accessible. Together, our organizations States a little more flexibility to go ried about the delay in access to care. understand what individuals and families after this to bring down the cost. I am worried about the access to the need to prevent disease, manage health, and Now, my friend from New Jersey and great, new innovative drugs and proce- cure illness. As the 116th Congress pro- gresses, we welcome the opportunity to work I, Mr. Chairman, are working together dures that we would lose in America. with members on both sides of the aisle on on some of these drug reforms so we So, Mr. Chairman, I must oppose this solutions that will preserve coverage for in- can get drug costs down. underlying legislation. I remain com- dividuals who are currently covered, extend I was at the White House today with mitted to protecting people with pre- coverage to those who remain uninsured, and the President on surprise billing, and I existing conditions, as do my col- lower costs and improve quality for all. think we are going to work together on leagues on the Republican side. Then Prior to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), in- that issue, Mr. Chairman, so that no we ought to focus together, Mr. Chair- dividuals who were in the most need of American consumer who follows the man, as a Congress to do the best thing health insurance coverage—including older rules gets stuck with a surprise bill. for our constituents, which is to bring and sicker Americans and people living with What are you supposed to do, wake up the greatest leverage possible to reduce pre-existing conditions—often found it dif- in the middle of the operation and say: unnecessary costs in the healthcare ficult, if not impossible, to obtain health in- Hey, is everybody in this room still on surance that provided the coverage they system in America. needed. Many individuals were denied cov- my plan? If you play by the rules, you Mr. Chairman, I ask my colleagues to erage due to their pre-existing conditions or shouldn’t get stuck unfairly with a sur- oppose this bill, and I yield back the were charged outrageous premiums and/or prise bill. We are going to find a solu- balance of my time. were left with inadequate benefit packages. tion. Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chairman, I yield Without access to comprehensive health My State came up with a way to do myself the balance of my time. coverage they could afford, many patients that already and other States have Mr. Chairman, the problem is that with serious and chronic conditions were other ideas, but we are going to protect nothing that my colleague on the Re- often forced to delay or forego necessary consumers there as well. We are going publican side says about his amend- health care. Before the patient protections to drive down the cost of drugs, and we ment and nothing that is in Seema provided under the ACA, more than half of should continue to go after this issue Verma’s letter will help a person with heart patients reported difficulty paying for of the high cost of healthcare because preexisting conditions. their care and of those patients more than 40 The bottom line is this 1332 guidance percent said they had delayed care or had that is what Americans in my 20 town- not filled prescriptions. Uninsured patients halls—and I don’t think anybody in the that the Trump administration has put with diabetes were six times as likely to House has done more. forward allows junk plans to be sold so forgo necessary medical care than those with I have done 20 townhalls this year. In that people with preexisting conditions coverage. Uninsured patients were less likely almost every one of them, they are will not get the coverage they need. to be screened for cancer and more likely to asking: How do you get the costs down? They can be charged more. They are be diagnosed with later stage disease which Mr. Chairman, 1332 waivers gave my not guaranteed that things like is harder to survive and more costly to treat. State the opportunity to get costs recisions and lifetime limits don’t go Individuals and families with pre-existing down, and we should not impede that back into place. conditions rely on critical protections in process. So the problem that we face is we current law to help them access comprehen- We are going to debate a lot about can’t allow people with preexisting sive, affordable health coverage that meets these policies going forward, and if conditions to suffer and not get cov- their medical needs. Unfortunately, the ar- erage because they are going to be guments of the plaintiffs and the recent there are junk plans, then let’s expose change of opinion by the Department of Jus- them for what they are, and let’s pass charged more or because they are not tice in the Texas v. U.S. case continue to Ms. ESHOO’s bill from, I think, last going to get the coverage they need by represent a serious threat to these protec- Congress, which required more trans- buying a junk plan. tions. We are troubled by the argument made parency and accountability so you If you really care about that and you by the plaintiffs and DOJ that the court don’t have fraud and deception. Count want to make sure that people with must invalidate the entire ACA due to Con- me all in on that. preexisting conditions really are guar- gress’ repeal of the individual mandate, as There is a lot more we can do to anteed good coverage and can afford many provisions of the ACA directly protect people with pre-existing conditions. drive down costs. their coverage, then you have to vote My legislation—again, Democrats re- for Ms. KUSTER’s bill. That is all we are Our organizations appreciate that mem- fused to bring up in committee or have saying here. bers of Congress share our concerns about on the floor—would make sure, regard- I am not saying that my colleague on the potential impact of Texas v. U.S. on peo- the other side is not well meaning, but ple with pre-existing conditions. Several less of any lawsuit, people with pre- bills have been introduced in response to this existing conditions can continue to get nothing he has said will protect the case, from H. Res. 14, which authorized the covered. So irrespective of the court people with preexisting conditions Speaker, on behalf of the House of Rep- decisions, they would get covered. from the problems with the Trump resentatives, to intervene in the case of If my bill were allowed to be voted on guidance. So I would ask my colleagues Texas v. United States, to S. 1125, the Pro- in the House, I guarantee you, we to support this bill. tect Act, and H.R. 692, the Pre-existing Con- might have some issues we need to Mr. Chairman, I include in the ditions Protection Act of 2019. work out. I am happy to do that. If it RECORD two letters from various non- Some of these bills—including S. 1125 and passed, it would become law. This profit health organizations supporting H.R. 692—attempt to provide protection to President is firmly committed to pro- the bill. people with pre-existing conditions should the ACA be invalidated. We recognize and ap- tecting people with preexisting condi- MAY 8, 2019. preciate the sponsors’ efforts, and know that tions, so we should do that. Hon. GREG WALDEN, Ranking Member, in many cases, in response to stakeholder We should also have a hearing on the feedback, sponsors have revised previous Medicare for All bill that some on the House Energy & Commerce Committee, Washington, DC. drafts of these bills to offer additional pro- other side are promoting. I have asked tections for consumers, including those with DEAR RANKING MEMBER WALDEN: Our 35 or- for that. ganizations, representing the interests of the pre-existing conditions. However, we remain I know there was one in the Rules millions of patients and consumers who live concerned that the policies outlined in these Committee, but Energy and Commerce with serious, acute, and chronic conditions, bills fall far short of the comprehensive pro- is the committee of jurisdiction for have worked together for many months to tections and coverage expansion included in most of that. We have not seen that ensure that patient voices are reflected in current law. hearing yet. I hope, in the future, we the ongoing Congressional debate regarding As you are aware, current law requires will, because we should know the im- the accessibility of health coverage for all issuers to comply with a set of provisions pact of wiping out Medicare Advantage Americans and families. In March 2017, we that work together to promote adequate, af- identified three overarching principles to fordable, and accessible coverage for people plans and Medigap plans. guide and measure any work to further re- with pre-existing conditions. A holistic ap- I have been told TRICARE would go form and improve the nation’s health insur- proach that includes—but is not limited to— away, all private insurance would go ance system. Our core principles are that community rating, guaranteed issue, essen- away, and it would be a one-size-fits- health care must be adequate, affordable, tial health benefits, cost-sharing limits, a

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:16 May 10, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MY7.048 H09MYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE H3530 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2019 prohibition of lifetime and annual limits, al- have on the people we represent and applaud Again, thank you for your leadership on lowing young people to stay on their par- your introduction of this bill. this critical issue for people with pre-exist- ents’ insurance to age 26, the ban on pre-ex- In March 2017, we identified three over- ing conditions. We support your efforts to isting condition exclusions, and other impor- arching principles to guide and measure any halt the implementation of the 2018 guid- tant provisions protect people with serious work to further reform and improve the na- ance, ensuring the guidance from 2015 re- health care needs from discriminatory cov- tion’s health insurance system. Our core mains intact and promoting stability in the erage practices and promote access to afford- principles are that health insurance coverage individual marketplace. We urge members of able coverage. Medicaid expansion also must be adequate, affordable, and accessible. Congress to vote for H.R. 986. brought coverage to millions of Americans Together, our organizations understand what Sincerely, who were previously uninsured, many of individuals and families need to prevent dis- Hemophilia Federation of America, Na- whom went without vital care. These poli- ease, manage health, and cure illness. Our tional Health Council, Cystic Fibrosis Foun- cies are inextricably linked and repealing organizations are deeply concerned about dation, Epilepsy Foundation, March of any of them threatens access to critical care how the new 1332 guidance will affect the in- Dimes, National Coalition for Cancer Survi- for people with life-threatening, disabling, dividual marketplace’s stability in states vorship, American Heart Association, Alpha- chronic, or serious health care needs. that choose to pursue some of the policies al- 1 Foundation, American Liver Foundation, We hope that you will keep these critical lowed under this guidance, including those Susan G. Komen, National Hemophilia Foun- that promote short term plans and other patient protections and the interlocking dation, WomenHeart: The National Coalition substandard coverage. We are pleased that functions of current law that safeguard cov- for Women with Heart Disease. this legislation represents a significant and erage for consumers, patients, and individ- National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Mus- meaningful step towards protecting all uals with pre-existing conditions at the front cular Dystrophy Association, Lutheran Serv- Americans from coverage that does not cover ices in America, American Lung Association, of your mind during the 116th Congress. We what they need to promote their health and National Alliance on Mental Illness, Na- are grateful that Congress is committed to well-being. exploring both immediate and long-term ap- As you know, the 1332 guidance substan- tional Patient Advocate Foundation, Arthri- proaches that can be taken to shore up and tially erodes the guardrails governing cov- tis Foundation, Leukemia & Lymphoma So- strengthen the individual insurance market erage that people with pre-existing condi- ciety, American Cancer Society Cancer Ac- and we remain ready and willing to work tions such as cystic fibrosis, lung disease, tion Network, National Organization for with Congress to achieve that goal and pro- cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, rare Rare Disorders, Pulmonary Hypertension As- vide all Americans with the health care they disorders, pregnant women, and many others sociation, Cancer Support Community. need and deserve. If you have any questions rely on in the individual marketplace. Of Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chair, I yield about this letter, please contact Katie Berge, particular concern, the new guidance would back the balance of my time. Federal Government Relations Manager for allow states to let individuals use advanced Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Chair, I want the American Heart Association. premium tax credits to purchase non-compli- to voice my support for H.R. 986, the Pro- Sincerely, ant short-term, limited duration insurance United Way Worldwide, COPD Foundation, plans—which could further draw younger, tecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Hemophilia Federation of America, Susan G. healthier people out of the risk pool for com- Act of 2019. Komen, Family Voices, American Heart As- prehensive insurance and drive up premiums This legislation will rescind the administra- sociation, National Health Council, Epilepsy for those who need comprehensive coverage. tion’s October 2018 Section 1332 waiver guid- Foundation, March of Dimes, ALS Associa- The guidance also eliminates protections for ance, which is an essential step to protect pre- tion, National Hemophilia Foundation, Na- vulnerable populations, such as individuals existing conditions and prevent the loss of tional Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, with low incomes and those with chronic and comprehensive coverage plans. We will en- Alpha-1 Foundation, American Liver Foun- serious health issues, by removing the re- sure that our constituents will be able to ac- dation, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, quirement to safeguard those populations WomenHeart: The National Coalition for under any waiver. We are deeply concerned cess the essential health benefits guaranteed Women with Heart Disease, American Cancer by this as these changes fundamentally alter under the Patient Protection and Affordable Society Cancer Action Network. the nature of the Section 1332 waiver pro- Care Act. Muscular Dystrophy Association, National gram and jeopardize adequate, affordable As representatives of Americans from all Patient Advocate Foundation, Leukemia & coverage for people with pre-existing condi- corners of our country, we have a responsi- Lymphoma Society, Lutheran Services in tions in the individual market. Halting the bility to protect the most vulnerable in our America, National Kidney Foundation, implementation of this guidance will protect communities. We must ensure that our con- American Lung Association, Cystic Fibrosis people with pre-existing conditions from the stituents, many with pre-existing conditions, Foundation, American Diabetes Association, repercussions of these market destabilizing National Psoriasis Foundation, National Al- actions. are not placed at risk of losing their health in- liance on Mental Illness, Adult Congenital H.R. 986 represents a significant step to- surance coverage or fall victim to plans which Heart Association, Arthritis Foundation, wards protecting patients and consumers. fail to offer essential health benefits. Chronic Disease Coalition, Immune Defi- Yet, we also recognize that there is much As the first registered nurse elected to the ciency Foundation, Cancer Support Commu- more that needs to be done to improve upon United States Congress, I am proud to safe- nity, National Organization for Rare Dis- our current system of care, including mak- guard the healthcare of my constituents and orders, Pulmonary Hypertension Associa- ing coverage more accessible and affordable. all Americans through my support of the Pro- Up until this year, health insurance enroll- tion, Juvenile Diabetes Research Founda- tecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions tion. ment has steadily increased, and, with it, the promise of a more diverse risk pool and Act of 2019. I urge my colleagues to support this legisla- MAY 8, 2019. greater protection for people with serious Re Letter of Support from 23 Patient and health care needs. However, the recent rein- tion. Consumer Advocacy Organizations for terpretation of the guidelines is jeopardizing Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Mr. Chair, I rise H.R. 986. enrollment. Shortened enrollment periods, today to stand up for my neighbors—including fewer resources for outreach and education Hon. ANN MCLANE KUSTER, those with preexisting conditions—by sup- and less funding for consumer navigators not porting H.R. 986, the Protecting Americans House of Representatives, only creates confusion for consumers but di- Washington, DC. rectly impacts the number of individuals with Preexisting Conditions Act. Health care in DEAR REPRESENTATIVE KUSTER: Our 24 or- who enroll in Marketplace coverage. Without American should be affordable and accessible ganizations, representing the interests of the Congressional action, these trends will make to all. Passage of the Affordable Care Act in millions of patients and consumers who live it harder for many to access coverage and 2010 ensured that our neighbors with a pre- with serious, acute, and chronic conditions, will further contribute to the destabilization existing condition, like asthma, heart disease have worked together for many months to of insurance markets and result in higher or cancer, would no longer be denied insur- ensure that patient voices are reflected in premiums for many enrollees. the ongoing Congressional debate regarding Making high-quality coverage and care ance. the accessibility of health coverage for all more affordable is also a high priority for It is unfortunate that the President and Re- Americans and families. Today, we write in the people that we represent. Passage of leg- publicans in Congress have made it their mis- strong support of your legislation to protect islation that expands access to and the level sion to sabotage the affordable health care of people with pre-existing conditions who re- of advance premium tax credits, fixes the hardworking families, including gutting protec- ceive coverage in the individual market- family glitch, creates a nationwide reinsur- tions for people with preexisting conditions place. The Protecting Americans with Pre- ance program, and reduces systemic health and take away affordable, quality health care existing Conditions Act of 2019, H.R. 986, care costs could significantly ease the cost from millions of Americans. I am cosponsoring would require the Administration to rescind burden for people of all income levels who its Section 1332 State Relief and Empower- rely on the individual marketplace for cov- the Protecting Americans with Preexisting ment Waivers Guidance, released on October erage. We urge Congress to support legisla- Conditions Act to safeguard Americans from 22, 2018 (1332 guidance). We are concerned tion that maintains the quality of coverage the Trump administration’s efforts to undo the about the impact that this guidance could while expanding access and affordability. affordability and comprehensiveness of our

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:16 May 10, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A09MY7.020 H09MYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE May 9, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3531 health care. H.R. 986 will overturn the Trump The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate Unfortunately, the Trump adminis- administration’s expansion of Section 1332 the amendment. tration is, once again, working to raise waivers that were originally included in the Af- The text of the amendment is as fol- barriers to health coverage instead of fordable Care Act to give states flexibility to lows: working to eliminate them. The ad- experiment with insurance reforms that could Page 3, insert after line 5 the following: ministration’s October 2018 guidance improve the health and well-being of citizens. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. encourages States to allow insurers to Unfortunately, the administration would instead Congress finds the following: offer short-term, limited-duration use those waivers to weaken standards put in (1) On October 24, 2018, the administration plans that do not have to provide cov- place to protect the health of Americans—es- published new guidance to carry out section erage of preexisting conditions or es- pecially our neighbors with preexisting condi- 1332 of the Patient Protection and Affordable sential health benefits. tions. Care Act (42 U.S.C. 18052) entitled ‘‘State Re- This means insurers offering these lief and Empowerment Waivers’’ (83 Fed. H.R. 986 would end the administration’s junk plans can discriminate against Reg. 53575). disabled individuals by charging astro- push of Americans into sub-par and deceptive (2) The new guidance encourages States to junk plans that many times exclude coverage provide health insurance coverage through nomical prices, excluding necessary for preexisting conditions. These plans do not insurance plans that may discriminate treatments from coverage, or denying provide basic benefits or financial protection against individuals with preexisting health an individual health insurance alto- standard and would return patients to the days conditions, including the one in four Ameri- gether. when they would discover only when they get cans living with a disability. This is outrageous. If you are having sick or God forbid get a cancer diagnosis that (3) The implementation and enforcement of deja vu, it is because this is exactly the new guidance weakens protections for their plan imposes unreasonable limits on cov- what was happening to Americans with the millions of Americans living with pre- disabilities before the passage of the erage and excludes vital benefits. They dis- existing health conditions and jeopardizes criminate based on age, health status and Affordable Care Act. Americans’ access to quality, affordable The amendment that I am offering gender. health insurance coverage. Democrats will not allow the Trump adminis- Page 3, line 6, redesignate section 2 as sec- today makes clear exactly what people tration and Congressional Republicans to drive tion 3. with disabilities have to lose if States premiums higher in the individual market and The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- act on the administration’s guidance. I have spent my near two decades in rip coverage away from those that need it the lution 357, the gentleman from Rhode Congress championing efforts to elimi- most. I want to thank my colleague Rep. Island (Mr. LANGEVIN) and a Member nate barriers to access and integration KUSTER for helping lead this charge and I urge opposed each will control 5 minutes. for people with disabilities and helping my colleagues to support H.R. 986 and sup- The Chair recognizes the gentleman my fellow Americans understand their port our neighbors with preexisting conditions. from Rhode Island. The CHAIR. All time for general de- great potential. Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Chairman, I But, fundamentally, none of that bate has expired. yield myself such time as I may con- matters if people with disabilities are Pursuant to the rule, the bill shall be sume. not healthy because insurers deny considered for amendment under the 5- Mr. Chairman, Americans with dis- them coverage to treat their condi- minute rule, and shall be considered as abilities have always faced significant tions. read. barriers to healthcare. A decade ago, The damage from the administra- The text of the bill is as follows: an insurer could charge a family an ex- tion’s guidance would be borne dis- H.R. 986 orbitant amount to cover a child, proportionately by the disabled com- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- merely because the child had asthma. munity, my community, and my resentatives of the United States of America in An insurer could tell an amputee that amendment makes that clear. Congress assembled, they would cover her medical equip- Whether someone is born with a dis- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ment except for treatment related to ability, develops a disability, or be- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Protecting her amputated limb. Or an insurer comes disabled due to an accident, that Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act could flat-out deny coverage to the vic- of 2019’’. disability—I assure you—happened by tim of an accidental shooting at the SEC. 2. PROVIDING THAT CERTAIN GUIDANCE chance, not by choice. RELATED TO WAIVERS FOR STATE age of 16 simply because he had a spi- Even the healthiest 30-year-old today INNOVATION UNDER THE PATIENT nal cord injury. could be in a car accident tonight and PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE Essentially, insurers could legally wake up with a lifelong disability to- CARE ACT SHALL HAVE NO FORCE discriminate against individuals with OR EFFECT. morrow; and, if that 30-year-old had Beginning April 1, 2019, the Secretary of disabilities and face no consequences. one of these junk plans, much of the Health and Human Services and the Sec- That is absolutely outrageous, Mr. cost of that care would fall on his or retary of the Treasury may not take any ac- Chairman. her own shoulders, and they would be tion to implement, enforce, or otherwise give Then Congress finally passed the Af- on their own. effect to the guidance entitled ‘‘State Relief fordable Care Act and started to bring I had hoped that, 9 years after the and Empowerment Waivers’’ (83 Fed. Reg. those barriers down. For the first time, passage of the Affordable Care Act, I 53575 (October 24, 2018)), and the Secretaries people with preexisting health condi- would no longer have to come here and may not promulgate any substantially simi- tions, including the one in four Ameri- lar guidance or rule. defend the idea that quality, affordable cans living with a disability, no longer healthcare is a right and not a privi- The CHAIR. No amendment to the had to worry about whether they would lege. But, once again, here we are. bill shall be in order except those be denied comprehensive health insur- Mr. Chairman, I support my friend printed in part A of House Report 116– ance. Congresswoman KUSTER’s underlying 51. Each such amendment may be of- b 1530 legislation, and I ask my colleagues to fered only in the order printed in the support my amendment to make clear report, by a Member designated in the Coverage of essential health benefits the damage the Trump administra- report, shall be considered read, shall meant a mother with a traumatic brain tion’s guidance would cause to people be debatable for the time specified in injury could obtain rehabilitative serv- with disabilities. the report, equally divided and con- ices and learn how to walk, a man with Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance trolled by the proponent and an oppo- Parkinson’s could access medication to of my time. nent, shall not be subject to amend- control his tremors, or a child with a Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, I claim ment, and shall not be subject to a de- vision impairment could visit an eye the time in opposition to the amend- mand for division of the question. doctor to prevent further vision loss. ment. AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. LANGEVIN This access to healthcare is vital be- The CHAIR. The gentleman from Or- The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- cause, when Americans with disabil- egon is recognized for 5 minutes. sider amendment No. 1 printed in part ities are healthy, they can stay active Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, I would A of House Report 116–51. with their families, pursue fulfilling just say that section 1332 does not per- Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Chairman, I careers, and engage in their commu- mit States to waive preexisting condi- have an amendment at the desk. nities. tion protections, period. And I would,

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Mr. Chair, State of Maryland have all received do here is give States more flexibility I yield myself such time as I may con- Federal approval to establish reinsur- to bring down the cost of health insur- sume. ance programs. ance, while following these guidelines Mr. Chair, I rise in support of the un- These are the very programs my as outlined. derlying bill that will preserve protec- amendment seeks to protect. These As I mentioned earlier in the debate, tions for hundreds of thousands of programs work and meet the shared high deductibles are pricing people out Marylanders and Americans who, like goal of making health insurance af- of coverage, and by that, I mean they me, have a preexisting condition. fordable and accessible to all Ameri- are walking away from getting the care And I rise in support, of course, of cans, including those with preexisting that they need because they can’t pay my amendment to protect States conditions. for it; or they are driving up their cred- which are acting to strengthen their Reinsurance programs have been able it card debt, wiping out their savings, insurance marketplaces, lower pre- to cut premiums by 20 percent, on aver- they are having to take another job, miums, and expand access to high-qual- age, and save the Federal Government they are borrowing money from others. ity care by preserving their reinsur- nearly $1 billion. So, what the Trump administration ance programs that they have estab- Maryland saw the biggest savings, is trying to do is build on what the lished. lowering individual premiums by more Obama administration created, 1332 For more than 2 years, the President, than 43 percent. These lower premiums waivers, that have, frankly, been very in concert with Republicans in Con- will help entice younger and healthier successful in many, many States. gress, have tried every trick in the individuals to get insurance, making Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance book to undermine the Affordable Care healthcare more affordable for every- of my time. Act. They tried repealing it, taking it one. While we have a President in the Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Chairman, I just to the courts, and now want to allow White House and Republicans in Con- want to, in reference to the gentleman States to gut protections for those the gress who have made healthcare pro- from Oregon’s comments, state that Affordable Care Act helped most. hibitively expensive and stripped pro- the plans under the Obama administra- These attacks jeopardize healthcare tections for those who need it most, it tion were supposed to be very short in for Americans with chronic conditions is imperative that this Congress pro- duration, for a 3-month period, while like asthma, high blood pressure, and tect our partners at the State level individuals sought more comprehen- diabetes and threaten to bankrupt who are working with us to protect sive, appropriate health coverage ac- thousands of families with a loved one healthcare for all Americans. cording to their needs. who has fallen ill due to no fault of My amendment will protect these in- It wasn’t supposed to be a replace- their own. novative reinsurance programs and en- ment for a good quality, affordable It is not just bad policy. It is fun- courage more States to adopt them. healthcare plan that would cover pre- damentally cruel. existing conditions and essential Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of That is why, in the face of this on- my time. health benefits to identify problems slaught by the Trump administration early on, a potential lifelong or a very Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, I claim to make the Affordable Care Act less the time in opposition to the gentle- serious illness with long-term health effective, we must provide States with consequences that could potentially man’s amendment. every tool in the toolbox to keep pre- The CHAIR. The gentleman from Or- even lead to losing one’s life. miums down, while preventing the They took what was supposed to be a egon is recognized for 5 minutes. Trump administration from giving Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, I am stopgap, and now they are trying to States the power to gut essential pro- make that a permanent plan. That is not necessarily opposed to his amend- tections. ment, but I do think it is important to just wrong. I firmly believe that States should The CHAIR. The time of the gen- talk about the issues that really mat- have the power and flexibility to inno- tleman from Rhode Island has expired. ter when it comes to affordable Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, I yield vate and find healthcare solutions that healthcare. back the balance of my time. work best for them. The Affordable Again, when we talked about giving The CHAIR. The question is on the Care Act always envisioned a critical States the authority to innovate and amendment offered by the gentleman role for States. to protect their citizens, we are for States design their own exchanges, from Rhode Island (Mr. LANGEVIN). that. I come from a State that pio- The amendment was agreed to. shape their Medicaid programs, and neered the Oregon Health Plan. AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. BROWN OF take the lead in enforcing patient pro- I was there. I created a select com- MARYLAND tections and reviewing rate increases. mittee when I was the Republican ma- The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- These waivers took on new impor- jority leader of the Oregon House, sider amendment No. 2 printed in part tance after President Trump and the when we finally got the waiver from A of House Report 116–51. Republican Congress failed to repeal the Federal Government after a couple Mr. BROWN of Maryland. Mr. Chair, ObamaCare and, instead, sought to un- of years to actually implement the Or- I have an amendment at the desk. dermine the Affordable Care Act by egon Health Plan. It was very creative The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate eliminating the requirement to obtain about how to hold down healthcare the amendment. health insurance, ending cost-sharing costs and expand coverage and do all The text of the amendment is as fol- payments for low-income individuals, those things. We have worked on a lot lows: passing regulations that encouraged of different issues over the years. Page 3, line 17, insert after the period the short-term and junk insurance, and What we did with the President following new sentence: ‘‘Nothing in the pre- defunding advertising and outreach today, I think, is really important and, vious sentence shall be construed to affect during open enrollment. that is, looked at this issue of surprise the approval of waivers under section 1332 of This sabotage has caused more fami- billing: If you follow all the rules, you the Patient Protection and Affordable Care lies to pay higher premiums and made go to a hospital that is in your net- Act (42 U.S.C. 18052) that establish reinsur- ance programs that are consistent with the fewer people able to get the high-qual- work, and let’s say some provider gets requirements under subsection (b)(1) of such ity care they deserve. sick in the night and they substitute section (42 U.S.C. 18052(b)(1)), lower health States acted to counteract these ef- somebody else who doesn’t turn out to insurance premiums, and protect health in- forts by establishing reinsurance pro- be in your network and then, weeks surance coverage for people with preexisting grams and applying for State innova- later, you get an astronomical bill conditions.’’. tion waivers. through no fault of your own. The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- Reinsurance programs protect insur- There was a parent down there whose lution 357, the gentleman from Mary- ers from very high, unpredictable med- daughter had had, I think, some sort of

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Pursuant to House Reso- Her dad is a doctor and said: How did to have to figure that out because a this happen? lution 357, the gentlewoman from Mas- lifesaving cure isn’t going to cure a life sachusetts (Ms. PRESSLEY) and a Mem- Well, it turned out whoever did the if people can’t afford to get the medi- test was not in the network of her in- ber opposed each will control 5 min- cine. utes. surance. She didn’t know. We also need to drill down on tele- What are you going to do? You have The Chair recognizes the gentle- health and telemedicine. woman from Massachusetts. had whatever surgery she had, and on One of our colleagues today was talk- the way out the doctor says: Hey, by Ms. PRESSLEY. Mr. Chair, I rise ing about mental health services. My today in support of my amendment to the way, give us a little sample. I just district is bigger than any State east of want to run a test because I have got H.R. 986, the Protecting Patients with the Mississippi, unless you have to Preexisting Conditions Act. you on this drug, and I want to make count Lake Michigan with Michigan, sure it is all working right. Quality, affordable healthcare is a which, of course, you do. So telehealth fundamental human right, period. No Then a $17,000 bill arrives a couple of really matters, and we are getting months later. one should have to face financial ruin great results for our veterans and for while they are fighting for their life. They were there with the President our citizens using telehealth. But our today in the Roosevelt Room at this bi- When people are using GoFundMe providers don’t often get paid for the pages to pay their medical bills, when partisan event. And her dad negotiated. service they provide over telehealth. He couldn’t say what level, but it was parents are burying their children who Why? That is something we have to ad- ration their insulin to pay their stu- certainly not what the insurer would dress. have paid. dent loans, we know that we are in the You go one thing after another after midst of a moral crisis. Yet, we must Do you know what the insurer would another here, where we should be have paid for that, in network? A hun- contend with an administration that is spending our valuable legislative time determined to roll back these rights dred bucks. He said you can probably solving the problems that real Ameri- get the test done now for $25. and protections. cans run into every day of the week: Each of us has loved ones whose lives A $17,000 bill arrives. How do I pay the bill? You tell me I This is what is happening to Ameri- are put in conditional jeopardy when have insurance, and I do, and I pay a we erode protections for preexisting cans who have insurance, and that is record—I don’t know whose premium why we have got to deal with the sur- conditions. These efforts put lives at under ObamaCare went down $2,500 a risk, and we are here today to fight prise billing issue. It is why we have to month, but I will talk about this more. squeeze the juice out of the middle of back. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of In my district, the Massachusetts the healthcare delivery system. my time. We do all these great innovations. Seventh, half the residents are living Mr. BROWN of Maryland. Mr. Chair, with preexisting conditions. Families And Republicans led the effort on the I join my colleague, the gentleman 21st Century Cures Act. are struggling with some of the highest from Oregon, in acknowledging the per capita healthcare costs in the Na- We met with Dr. Francis Collins yes- great work that is happening in the terday, the extraordinary leader of tion, even as they live in the shadow of States of Oregon, New Jersey, and some of the best healthcare institu- NIH; the longest-serving President-ap- Maryland in establishing these reinsur- pointed—under Obama—NIH director tions in the world. ance programs. It is my amendment In my district, travel 3 miles from in the history of our country. that seeks to protect these very strong Because of what we put forward to Back Bay to Roxbury, and life expect- programs, so I urge my colleagues to dramatically increase investment in ancy drops 30 years—30. support this amendment. RED Since its implementation, the ACA NIH—Republicans led that effort, F Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of UPTON, but joined with DIANA has provided critical protections for my time. the nearly 3 million residents of Massa- DEGETTE, a Democrat out of Colorado, The CHAIR. The question is on the chusetts living with preexisting condi- and a bunch of us—they are now find- amendment offered by the gentleman ing cures. tions. from Maryland (Mr. BROWN). Our families, our neighbors, our com- Dr. Collins said yesterday they have The question was taken; and the munities are depending on us to uphold identified now 6,500 genetic diseases Chair announced that the ayes ap- the lifesaving protections for people where they now can figure out, I’ll say, peared to have it. with preexisting conditions. We can do the misspelling of the DNA code. Mr. BROWN of Maryland. Mr. Chair, that today by passing H.R. 986. Some of my colleagues may have I demand a recorded vote. Mr. Chair, my amendment to H.R. 986 seen on ‘‘60 Minutes’’ Dr. Collins talk- The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of affirms that women’s healthcare isn’t ing about that they think they found a rule XVIII, further proceedings on the optional. It is an essential benefit cure for sickle cell anemia. They found amendment offered by the gentleman every plan must cover. At a time when a misspelling—one letter misspelled in from Maryland will be postponed. that big chain of DNA—that they were more than 67 million American women AMENDMENT NO. 3 OFFERED BY MS. PRESSLEY able to go in with our new tech- and girls are living with a preexisting nology—some of it is a result of what The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- condition, we cannot—no, we will not we have done collaboratively here—and sider amendment No. 3 printed in part go backward. change, alter, that letter. A of House Report 116–51. At a time when life expectancy is de- And they have these people now that Ms. PRESSLEY. Mr. Chair, I have an clining because of gun violence, opioid there is no evidence of sickle cell in amendment at the desk. use, and a maternal mortality crisis, their blood platelets. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate we cannot afford to compromise on There are 6,500 diseases that they the amendment. these essential services. now know the misspelling. Now they The text of the amendment is as fol- Before the ACA, Mr. Chair, typical have got to figure out how to train lows: insurance plans considered maternity your body, using immuno technology, In section 2, insert ‘‘, including any such care a luxury benefit, and women con- to have your own cells turned on in a action that would result in individuals losing sistently paid more for primary care health insurance coverage that includes the little different way and go after these essential health benefits package (as defined than men. In fact, women who have diseases. in subsection (a) of section 1302 of the Pa- given birth, had a C-section, or were These are remarkable advances in tient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 living with HIV or a previous breast lifesaving medicines and treatments. U.S.C. 18022(a)) without regard to any waiver cancer diagnosis could be considered to

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:16 May 10, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MY7.055 H09MYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE H3534 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2019 have preexisting conditions and denied We said let’s put more resources to- waivers prohibit what the majority is coverage. ward stopping illegal fentanyl from concerned about. But I don’t have op- Thanks to the ACA, many women coming into the United States, and we position to this amendment. who were previously uninsured gained are doing that now. We are beefing that Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- health coverage, including vital access up. ance of my time. to preventative care. It comes in through Mexico as well. The CHAIR. The question is on the This administration’s cruel and dan- It is both China and Mexico. It is cre- amendment offered by the gentle- gerous guidance would weaken these ating pockets of death in our commu- woman from Massachusetts (Ms. provisions and allow insurers to sell nities. Especially in some of our urban PRESSLEY). skimpy plans that can exclude cov- areas, we have seen where it gets mixed The amendment was agreed to. erage like maternity care and pediatric in with heroin to give even a higher AMENDMENT NO. 4 OFFERED BY MR. HARDER OF services. high or whatever. Then you see groups CALIFORNIA The ACA is our floor, not our ceiling. of people who take this, not knowing it The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- We must continue to fight for universal has been jacked up with fentanyl, and sider amendment No. 4 printed in part healthcare. We must continue to push you have a whole group that dies. A of House Report 116–51. for a healthcare system that meets the The most insidious discussion or inci- Mr. HARDER of California. Mr. needs of the people we represent, a dent I heard about was a parent who I Chairman, I have an amendment at the healthcare system that sees all people, got to know a little bit, whose daugh- desk. hears all people, and cares for all peo- ter, he told me, self-medicated occa- The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate ple in a way that promotes safety, dig- sionally with heroin, and she died in the amendment. nity, and respect. I urge my colleagues college. The text of the amendment is as fol- to support this amendment. When they did the autopsy, they fig- lows: Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of ured out she had been given 100 percent Add at the end the following: my time. fentanyl. It wasn’t a mix with heroin, SEC. 3. GAO REPORT ON AFFECT OF STATE INNO- Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chair, I claim the Mr. Chair. VATION WAIVERS ON COVERAGE OF time in opposition, although I am not INDIVIDUALS AND ON MENTAL The tragedy of that was, he felt that HEALTH HEALTH CARE TREATMENT. necessarily opposed to the gentle- her supplier knew she was an occa- Not later than 1 year after the date of the woman’s amendment. sional user so had low tolerance and, enactment of this Act, the Comptroller Gen- The CHAIR. Without objection, the basically, probably killed her to prove eral of the United States shall submit to gentleman from Oregon is recognized to his other buyers that he had the Congress a report on the number of individ- for 5 minutes. uals expected to lose access to health insur- most potent stuff on the street. There was no objection. ance coverage (as defined in section 2791 of Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chair, I reserve A colleague of ours, Mr. KATKO, who the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. the balance of my time. was a prosecutor before he came to the 300gg–91)) if section 2 were not enacted and Ms. PRESSLEY. Mr. Chair, I yield Congress, he and I were having a dis- waivers under section 1332 of the Patient back the balance of my time. cussion on this matter. He said he pros- Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chair, I appreciate ecuted a case just like that. That is U.S.C. 18052) were approved under the guid- the gentlewoman’s comments and her how evil this stuff is. ance described in such section 2. Such report shall include an analysis of the expected ef- amendment. I don’t intend to oppose As we look at the whole panoply of issues about healthcare, mental health fect such waivers approved under such guid- her amendment, but I do want to pick ance would have on mental health care up on something she said that is really services, addiction services, stopping treatment. these things from coming in, we can important. The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- find a lot of common ground. The gentlewoman mentioned opioids. lution 357, the gentleman from Cali- In the last Congress, when I chaired Republicans supported protections fornia (Mr. HARDER) and a Member op- the Energy and Commerce Committee, for preexisting conditions before the ACA, during the ACA, after the ACA posed each will control 5 minutes. I helped lead the bipartisan effort to The Chair recognizes the gentleman today. We did. Same with putting kids produce 60 pieces of legislation dealing from California. with the opioid crisis, to help those on your policies at 26. We agreed with Mr. HARDER of California. Mr. who were addicted get the assistance those principles. Chair, I rise in support of my amend- But the ObamaCare act was rammed they need, to get resources into our ment. communities to help medical advance- through this House and the Senate, and As I stated in my previous remarks, ments to find non-opioid-related med- we weren’t even allowed to bring any of my amendment would simply require ical treatments, and to stop fentanyl the 90-some amendments we offered to the Federal Government to issue an ex- from coming into our country. the floor. We were completely shut out pert analysis of the impact of junk I didn’t get the opportunity, but I of that process. It was a horrible proc- plans on mental health access. hope the President and his team will ess, and it shouldn’t be repeated. People deserve access to mental continue to raise this issue with the I hear a lot about how we voted to re- healthcare, and we need to know how Chinese leadership when they come be- peal it a bazillion times. Well, you many people will lose that access if cause a lot of this illicit fentanyl is know what? If you go through and dis- these junk plans become used more being produced in China and then com- sect those votes, there were a whole widely. ing to the United States. bunch of Democrats that voted with us. Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of Dr. BURGESS, who was our chair of The President at the time, President my time. the Subcommittee on Health and is Obama, signed some of that legislation Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chair, I claim the now the top Republican, I think went because even he admitted there were time in opposition to the gentleman’s up to the chairman’s district in New problems in the ACA. amendment. Jersey and viewed one of the inter- Going forward, I hope we can address The CHAIR. The gentleman from Or- national mail processing facilities. At the big problem in America, which is egon is recognized for 5 minutes. least, it was in New Jersey. I don’t high-cost insurance, high deductibles, Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chair, I reserve know its precise location. but, moreover, the high cost of the balance of my time. Together we said, working with the healthcare itself because it is pretty Mr. HARDER of California. Mr. Trump administration’s FDA Commis- hard to go home and explain why Chair, I yield back the balance of my sioner, we have to do more at these things cost what they do today. time. mail processing facilities to stop We have to get around the high cost Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chair, I appreciate fentanyl from coming in. issue. The access issue, that is where the gentleman’s amendment. By the way, fentanyl is like 100 times earlier I talked about telehealth and Look, we all care deeply about get- more potent than morphine. If you had telemedicine. There is a lot of work we ting mental health services into our a salt shaker and put out, I don’t know, will do together. community. In fact, under Republican 10, 15 grains of salt and ingested that, Unfortunately, this is a mislabeled leadership on the Energy and Com- if it was fentanyl, it would kill you. bill today. The laws governing 1332 merce Committee a few years ago, we

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We know from the Department of was a lot of work, but it was bipartisan There are a lot of people, and over Health and Human Services, they have work. time people evolve their views and get made it clear in the letter from the Di- Not only did we look at those mental better understandings, and I think over rector who would approve these waiv- health laws that were on the books, be- time we realized that people with drug ers that she believes that the under- cause what happens around here is addictions—especially this came out lying law protects people with pre- somebody comes up with a new idea, so through our opioids work—weren’t nec- existing conditions and all the other you put a new program in place, and essarily criminals. They weren’t to be things I talked about earlier, that they you give an authorization. Maybe it shunned from society. can’t waive that law—they cannot. gets funded, maybe it doesn’t. A year What we learned in the course of our So I would enter into the RECORD goes by. Somebody has a new idea. Put work on opioids was, when I talked to again, Mr. Chairman, as part of my re- another one on the books. Nobody ever parents whose kids had a high school marks, her comments about the guid- goes back and looks at what worked football injury or something and the ance, the 2018 guidance, and where she and what didn’t. doctor gave them a painkiller, all of a says it does not erode ObamaCare’s So our colleague, Dr. MURPHY, at the sudden, this stuff is so addictive, a few preexisting condition provisions. She is time, who is a psychologist and a ter- treatments and they are hooked, and the one in charge of this. That is what rific leader in this area, really drove then they need more and more and she is saying. this review and said, look, we have to more and more. But I want to talk about something help kids with mental illness, and we I always remember my friend Mr. else she says in this letter about pre- need to help adults. RUSH from the Chicago area, when we miums and the costs to people getting We could deal with a lot of the vio- were talking about treatment for their insurance. She says: ‘‘Under the lence in America if you got people opioids, said: That is great you are PPACA’’—or ObamaCare or the Afford- care. It is not that everybody with doing that. When the people I rep- able Care Act, however you want to de- mental illness goes violent, but we do resented had issues in terms of crack scribe it—‘‘we have seen dramatically know that mental health services help cocaine and all, you just called them higher premiums and decreased options people in every way and that the pro- druggies and you put them in prison. for millions of consumers, in large part grams we had—we had a lot of them— That affected what we wrote and how due to the law’s overly prescriptive weren’t funded, weren’t funded prop- we legislated, and we moved away from mandates and excessive Federal Gov- erly, or didn’t work. Some worked bet- calling it treatment for opioids to peo- ernment takeover of areas tradition- ter than others. ple with substance abuse because we ally left under State oversight.’’ We had this comprehensive review in realized we needed to think broader as She points out: ‘‘In 2019, the average the Energy and Commerce Committee a country and as a Congress, and we did monthly premium for a benchmark of these different programs the Federal that and we changed the law. All that plan for a family of four on Government has. Then we said, going now is law to deal with opioids and HealthCare.gov is now over $1,500, forward—kind of what you are trying mental health services. which can easily exceed a family’s to do with this GAO report in a little So, Mr. Chairman, I don’t have an ob- mortgage.’’ different way—let’s measure the effi- jection to this amendment, but there is Continuing with her letter to me, she cacy of the programs we do have. a lot we have done and a lot more we said: ‘‘There are many areas of the need to do, and I will talk about some country with far higher monthly pre- b 1600 of the things we need to do going for- miums. For example, a of 60-year-old Let’s find out what is working in our ward. couple living in Grand Island, Ne- communities, and then let’s get aid Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- braska, making $70,000 a year, will need into our communities directly. Let’s ance of my time. to pay over $3,000 per month for the cut out the middle bureaucracy and get The CHAIR. The question is on the lowest cost silver plan available. That assistance, financial assistance into amendment offered by the gentleman is almost $38,000 per year for a plan our communities. from California (Mr. HARDER). with an $11,100 deductible.’’ So we passed that. That is now the The amendment was agreed to. Now, think about that, Mr. Chair. law of the land. And I think last year AMENDMENT NO. 5 OFFERED BY MR. WALDEN This is a couple that is making $70,000 we were able to get money into that, fi- The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- a year. They are 60 years old. They live nally, and I hope we can do more going sider amendment No. 5 printed in part in Nebraska, and $3,000 a month in pre- forward, because we know that—I am A of House Report 116–51. miums, over $3,000, and an $11,000 de- being a little sarcastic here, but it is Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, I have ductible. That is over $48,000, and they an extraordinary finding. Guess what? an amendment at the desk. I believe it only make $70,000 a year. Your brain and your physical body are is No. 5, printed in House Report 116–51. This is happening in America today. connected. Who knew, right? And we The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate Heck, it is happening in Nebraska right have all known that. the amendment. now. So what we are saying is people So I supported the effort to get the The text of the amendment is as fol- are walking away. same treatment under insurance for lows: She goes on to say: ‘‘For millions of mental health as physical health be- Beginning on page 3, line 4, strike ‘‘Pro- Americans, coverage this expensive is cause they are completely connected. tecting Americans with Preexisting Condi- not a realistic option, and many choose So going forward, we have got to make tions Act of 2019’’ and insert ‘‘This Bill Actu- to go without coverage at all. In fact, sure that that bond is strengthened, ally Has Nothing to do with Protecting after average premiums rose by 21 per- not weakened, and that people con- Americans with Preexisting Conditions cent, 1.3 million unsubsidized people tinue to get help for mental health. Act’’. walked away from the market in 2017.’’ I am a big believer in that. I know it The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- Those are the people we need to be works. It is fascinating to see, with the lution 357, the gentleman from Oregon helping. There is a lot more we need to whole genome project, now they can do (Mr. WALDEN) and a Member opposed be doing. I will put the rest of this in a genetic test and figure out which each will control 5 minutes. the RECORD. But I think everybody mental health drug will work in your The Chair recognizes the gentleman knows we are just trying make a point body or my body. We didn’t know that from Oregon. with this amendment. before, and now they can figure out Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, I would Mr. Chair, I ask unanimous consent which one will actually work for you or just say, in terms of this amendment, to withdraw my amendment. me or whomever. it is just trying to make the point that The CHAIR. Is there objection to the I hope we have lifted the stigma on the bill we have before us today is not request of the gentleman from Oregon? people needing mental health services. as described or labeled. In our opinion, Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chair, I object.

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Mr. Chairman, just to line is she is in no position to be telling from the market in 2017, the last year the clarify, from a parliamentary stand- us what is in this guidance. This guid- prior administration oversaw open enroll- point, I was just going to withdraw the ance is going to hurt people with pre- ment. While these higher premiums force amendment, but if the gentleman existing conditions, and there is no some people to go uninsured, coverage is wants to speak on it, I can ask unani- generally not optional for people with a pre- way that she is going to get around it. existing condition and so, without a subsidy, mous consent to withdraw it after he Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of someone with a pre-existing condition must speaks. my time. face the full burden of the PPACA’s skyhigh Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, I would premiums. This Administration has not for- of my time. just suggest that it was Seema Verma gotten the people facing this hardship. Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chairman, I who is the head of CMS who issued the Section 1332 of the PPACA provides the claim the time in opposition to the guidance, so I think she is in a position discretion to approve a section 1332 state gentleman from Oregon’s amendment. to have a say about what she believes waiver plan if the following four statutory The CHAIR. The gentleman from guardrails are met: affordability, com- the guidance allows or doesn’t. prehensiveness, coverage, and federal deficit New Jersey is recognized for 5 minutes. To be clear, to quote her letter again: neutrality. Section 1332 allows states to de- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chairman, it dis- ‘‘The 2018 guidance does nothing to velop new healthcare programs and solutions turbs me, I guess, that my colleague on erode the PPACA’s preexisting condi- that would be not permissible without a sec- the other side, whom I greatly respect, tion provisions.’’ That is what she is tion 1332 waiver. keeps mentioning this letter from saying. Unfortunately, guidance issued under the Seema Verma, the CMS Administrator. So I think that letter is important. prior Administration in December 2015 (the Nothing that she says in her letter is She put it in writing. She has said that 2015 guidance) regarding section 1332 waivers in any way going to change the guid- repeatedly, and so I take her at her had the effect of significantly restricting the innovation states could pursue. The prior ance that she and the Trump adminis- word. I do. I include her letter in the Administration imposed a one-size-fits-all tration have put forward that would RECORD. approach to these waivers, making it dif- undermine people with preexisting con- CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & ficult for states to address the specific needs ditions’ ability to get good insurance if MEDICAID SERVICES, of their residents. this guidance is allowed to continue Washington, DC, May 7, 2019. In October, the Administration issued and States get waivers pursuant to the Hon. GREG WALDEN, guidance under section 1332 of the PPACA to Ranking Member, House Committee on Energy guidance, because of, again, the issue provide states with significant opportunities and Commerce, House of Representatives, to chart a different course for their markets of affordability. Washington, DC. through expanded flexibility. Section 1332 You see, the problem is that the 1332 DEAR REPRESENTATIVE WALDEN: Thank you and the 2018 guidance ensure that consumers waivers, the way they are set out in for your continued interest in new state who wish to retain coverage similar to that the ACA, have certain guardrails, if flexibility available under guidance recently provided under the PPACA can do so, but you will, to prevent waivers that would issued interpreting section 1332 of the Pa- they empower states to take steps to sta- allow for junk insurance and other tient Protection and Affordable Care Act bilize their markets and allow more afford- policies that would undermine people (PPACA) (the 2018 guidance). Working within able coverage options that may be more at- the limitations of the PPACA, this 2018 guid- with preexisting conditions from get- tractive to individuals and families priced ance is an important element of the Admin- out of the current market, including people ting good insurance. istration’s actions to expand options and with pre-existing conditions. Those guardrails say that any kind of lower costs for patients around the country. Over the past two years, this Administra- waiver has to guarantee affordability, I wanted to take this opportunity to set the tion has approved seven section 1332 waivers has to guarantee comprehensive cov- record straight and reaffirm this Adminis- authorizing reinsurance programs to help erage, the essential benefits package, tration’s commitment to lowering fund claims for people with high healthcare robust coverage, and also not reduce healthcare costs, increasing consumer costs. These reinsurance programs provide the number of people who are insured. choices, and protecting our most vulnerable much needed premium relief for people in citizens, including those who have pre-exist- This guidance that Seema Verma and the market and, in particular, for people ing conditions. with pre-existing conditions without other the Trump administration have put To be very clear, the 2018 guidance does coverage options. These section 1332 waivers forward does exactly the opposite, be- nothing to erode the PPACA’s pre-existing were all approved under the prior, more re- cause it allows insurance to be sold, if condition provisions, which cannot be waived strictive 2015 guidance. I believe, given the a State seeks to do so, that would under section 1332. Section 1332 does not per- expanded flexibility discussed in the 2018 eliminate, for example, hospitalization mit states to waive Public Health Service guidance, states will be able to develop addi- or eliminate mental health coverage or Act requirements such as guaranteed avail- tional healthcare programs and solutions eliminate coverage for maternity care. ability and renewability of health insurance, that work for their residents. the prohibition on using health status to As you know, some have criticized the Now, if you are someone with pre- vary premiums, and the prohibition on pre- state flexibility offered under the 2018 guid- existing conditions and they eliminate existing conditions exclusions. Furthermore, ance, claiming that states will pursue sec- coverage for your preexisting condi- a section 1332 waiver cannot be approved tion 1332 waivers that undermine their own tion, that relates to your preexisting that might otherwise undermine these re- individual market risk pools and make cov- condition, you might as well not even quirements. This Administration stands erage more expensive for their own residents have insurance, and that is why we say committed to protecting people with pre-ex- with pre-existing conditions. Again, I want it is junk. It lets a waiver be granted isting conditions. to make clear that a section 1332 waiver can- Under the PPACA, we have seen dramati- that would allow the insurance compa- not undermine coverage for people with pre- cally higher premiums and decreased options existing conditions. Moreover, any section nies of that State to charge more based for millions of consumers, in large part due 1332 waiver will need to carefully account for on age, based on sex. I mean, the list to the law’s overly prescriptive mandates any impact on the individual market risk goes on. and excessive Federal government takeover pool and guarantee that access to coverage is So Seema Verma can send out all the of areas traditionally under state oversight. at least as comprehensive and affordable as letters she wants, but it doesn’t mean In 2019, the average monthly premium for a would exist without the waiver. anything. benchmark plan for a family of four on So, if a state seeks to pursue the use of I like to say, you know, one of the HealthCare.gov is now over $1,500, which can more affordable options, such as cata- things that disturbs me most, also, is easily exceed a family’s mortgage. There are strophic plans or short-term limited dura- many areas of the country with far higher tion plans, under a section 1332 state waiver we on the Democratic side, myself and monthly premiums. For example, a 60-year- plan, the state must ensure access to cov- some of the other chairmen of some of old couple living in Grand Island, Nebraska, erage that is overall as affordable and com- the other committees, sent a letter and making $70,000 a year, will need to pay over prehensive for people who remain in the indi- a request, because it has been pointed $3,000 per month for the lowest cost silver vidual market risk pool.

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That new solutions to expand access to affordable As I said, under 1332, in the ACA, would lock into statute preexisting and high value coverage options, and we look there are guardrails that say that any protections for people who have pre- forward to working with you to achieve waivers have to guarantee afford- existing conditions. these goals. Should you have questions, ability, have to guarantee comprehen- This court case is pending. We could please contact the CMS Office of Legislation. siveness of coverage, and have to, at get a ruling tomorrow. Somewhere in Sincerely, the same time, not reduce the number the last couple of months, Congress SEEMA VERMA. of people with insurance. could have acted to put in statute a Mr. WALDEN. Now, Mr. Chair, I was Nothing that Seema Verma or any- separate law that would be there, irre- willing to withdraw the amendment. thing on the other side that is being spective of the decision of the judge, or That takes unanimous consent, and I said is suggesting in any way that, judges as it goes through its process, just would attempt to do that again. I under this guidance, those principles that could wipe out all of the ACA and don’t know if my colleague cares about wouldn’t be violated. In fact, they could wipe out preexisting condition that or not. would be violated. protections. We could do that, except Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chair, I have no So this is what these 23 patient and their Committee on Rules put these objection. consumer advocacy organizations say amendments in order to debate on the Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, so we about the Trump guidance waiver: floor, but not the amendment that ac- can move on to the other amendments, ‘‘This gross misinterpretation of the tually protects people with preexisting I ask unanimous consent to withdraw guardrails will have real consequences conditions. So it is not my fault—we the amendment. for patients, steering people into sub- don’t control of the Rules Committee— The CHAIR. Is there objection to the standard coverage, such as short-term, that my serious amendment about pro- request of the gentleman from Oregon? limited-duration plans and association tecting people with preexisting condi- There was no objection. health plans, which often do not cover tions was not made in order. I don’t The CHAIR. The amendment is with- the full range of benefits and services control the Rules Committee. The drawn. that patients rely on to manage their Speaker does, and others. The Chair understands that amend- conditions. When we talk about affordability, re- ment No. 6 will not be offered. ‘‘Further, policies that could be im- member the example that Seema AMENDMENT NO. 7 OFFERED BY MR. HOLDING plemented under this new interpreta- Verma points out, in Grand Island, Ne- The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- tion could fundamentally alter the risk braska, a couple making $60,000 a year, sider amendment No. 7 printed in part pool for a State’s individual market- 60 years old, $38,000 for the plan, and A of House Report 116–51. place, making comprehensive coverage $11,000 deductible. How is that afford- Mr. HOLDING. Mr. Chairman, I have unaffordable for patients who rely on it able? It is not. an amendment at the desk. and jeopardizing the stability of the I want our States to innovate. Do The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate State’s marketplace. The resulting you know what, if a State doesn’t want the amendment. lack of access to care could have dev- to innovate, it doesn’t have to. And if The text of the amendment is as fol- astating short- and long-term con- they violate the rules, they are not lows: sequences for the millions of patients going to get their waiver. Page 3, beginning on line 4, strike ‘‘Pro- we represent.’’ But what we do know is that when States have innovated, like mine, like tecting Americans with Preexisting Condi- b 1615 tions Act of 2019’’ and insert ‘‘Insert Politi- the gentlemen from Wisconsin and cally Punchy Title That Doesn’t Reflect the The bottom line is this is going to Alaska, they have seen reductions in Bill Substance Act’’. dramatically hurt people with pre- premiums and full-throated coverage. I The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- existing conditions if they try to buy want innovation. I don’t want to price lution 357, the gentleman from North insurance that will cover the maladies people out of the market. Carolina (Mr. HOLDING) and a Member that they want to cover, and they need Mr. HOLDING. Madam Chair, this opposed each will control 5 minutes. to have covered. bill before us today makes no struc- The Chair recognizes the gentleman Again, I don’t understand, Mr. HOLD- tural changes to improve access to or from North Carolina. ING and, previously, Mr. WALDEN have delivery of care. It would limit Mr. HOLDING. Mr. Chairman, I be- these amendments that really have healthcare choices and stifle State lieve my amendment speaks for itself. nothing substantive to say. All they do level innovation that has proven to My friends on the other side of the is talk about changing the title be- lower premiums. This bill does not help aisle are playing political games with cause they are trying to ridicule what those with preexisting conditions, but their bill trying to convince the Amer- Democrats are trying to do here, which it does attempt to confuse them and ican people that it would accomplish is to guarantee that people with pre- encourage more political dysfunction something that it would not. I have of- existing conditions are protected. to the detriment of the American peo- fered a title that accurately reflects I don’t want to get upset, but I think ple. the political grandstanding that my that it is kind of inappropriate, when Madam Chair, I yield back the bal- Democrat friends are effecting today. here we are trying to guarantee people ance of my time. Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of with preexisting conditions are pro- Mr. PALLONE. Madam Chair, my my time. tected—even Republicans on the other colleagues on the other side started out Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chairman, I side are saying that is important to this debate on these amendments by claim the time in opposition to the them—and, instead of having a serious basically saying they wanted to sub- amendment. debate about this, they put forward stitute the title rather than talking The CHAIR. The gentleman from amendments that change the title to about the substance. Now, my col- New Jersey is recognized for 5 minutes. ridicule what we are trying to do. It is league, the ranking member, starts Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chairman, just to just unfortunate that we are at that talking about the lawsuit that would— back up what I said previously about point now, but that is where we are. I think he is talking about the lawsuit the implications for this Trump admin- Madam Chairman, I reserve the bal- that would repeal the Affordable Care istration and Seema Verma’s guidance ance of my time. Act. that they put forward with regard to Mr. HOLDING. Madam Chair, I yield Again, my colleagues on the other 1332, I want to read a section from a to the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. side are not looking to protect people letter that was sent by 23 patient and WALDEN). with preexisting conditions, they are consumer advocacy organizations in Mr. WALDEN. Madam Chair, I thank not looking to protect anybody, be- support of H.R. 986, the bill that is be- the gentleman for yielding. cause now they are saying that it is a

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I tried to bring it about whether or not we should have use waivers to provide junk health here as an amendment and it was de- the Affordable Care Act, which until plans that reduce coverage and de- nied by the Democrat majority, so we President Trump came along and start- crease cost sharing provisions. can’t even have a debate here about it. ed sabotaging the bill, 97 percent of In the Affordable Care Act, section If it is not everything it should be, Americans had health insurance, an 1332 waivers were created to provide then I am happy to work with people to all-time high in the history of this States flexibility to implement innova- try and make it as durable and robust country. tive plans that would expand coverage, as it needs to be. So that is one. So, okay, that is fine. Now we are reduce costs, and provide more com- When we talk about insurance—and going to say that they want to repeal prehensive benefits. there is kind of silence on the other the Affordable Care Act once again. Our States can be incubators for op- side—2.5 million Americans since This is what this is all about on their portunity and these waivers allow President Trump have gotten side of the aisle: repeal the act, move them the opportunity to improve ac- healthcare insurance through their em- to court to try to get the courts to de- cess to affordable, quality services in ployer. We have one of the most robust clare the act unconstitutional, no ef- groundbreaking ways. But, last year, economies most Americans have ever fort to worry about the millions and the Trump administration released seen: 3.2 percent, I think, GDP growth millions of Americans who have gotten guidance that would allow States to the first quarter. Some have said, you coverage because of the Affordable use these waivers to take care away need fairy dust to do that. Well, that is Care Act. from the individuals who need it most, not true. You need good economic pol- I really don’t know what else I can and that is unacceptable. icy. We have that in America: the low- say at this point, but at least they re- Because of the Affordable Care Act, est unemployment for African Ameri- vealed their true motive, which is sim- 3,826,000 Californians have gained cans, Hispanic Americans, all Ameri- ply to repeal the whole bill. health coverage. In my home district, cans. Incredible numbers, incredible Once again, I guess there is not much the 45th District of California, more growth. As a result, people are getting to say here, other than to say that I than 338,000 people have a preexisting off government subsidized healthcare, would urge my colleagues to reject this condition, many of whom gained cov- or fully funded healthcare, onto private amendment. Let’s get back to talking erage or received more affordable cov- health insurance, which Democrats want to wipe out. One hundred and about the substance of the bill that is erage because of new protections estab- fifty-eight million Americans get their before us, which would guarantee that lished under the Affordable Care Act. there are protections for people with This Sunday is Mother’s Day. Having health insurance through their em- preexisting conditions. given birth, being a mother, is a pre- ployer or through their union. And when it comes to the Affordable Madam Chair, I yield back the bal- existing condition, a factor that used Care Act, that is what put in place the ance of my time. to contribute to higher insurance costs big cuts that are coming to our hos- The Acting CHAIR (Ms. UNDERWOOD). for most of the women we will cele- pitals, the DSH cuts, that I held off as The question is on the amendment of- brate this weekend. We can’t go back fered by the gentleman from North chairman of the Energy and Commerce to the days when being a woman was Committee. We passed legislation to Carolina (Mr. HOLDING). enough to let an insurance company The question was taken; and the Act- prevent the DSH cuts from hitting our charge you more for basic healthcare. disproportionate share of hospitals, ing Chair announced that the noes ap- My amendment will prohibit the ad- peared to have it. those that deal with more lower in- ministration from issuing any waivers come folks. We are going to have to do Mr. PALLONE. Madam Chair, I de- that would let States craft healthcare mand a recorded vote. that again. Because ObamaCare says plans that would reduce the number of you got to hit your hospital with a big The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to individuals enrolled in comprehensive clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- cost increase, if you will, or take away plans that are compliant with our a subsidy. ceedings on the amendment offered by country’s current healthcare laws. the gentleman from North Carolina The Cadillac tax. I met with building This bill preserves waivers that pro- trade folks in my State. These people will be postponed. vide States with flexibility. This bill bargained away, potentially, wages for AMENDMENT NO. 8 OFFERED BY MS. PORTER encourages States to provide innova- better benefits. And then along comes The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order tive plans. But what this bill does is ObamaCare, the Affordable Care Act, to consider amendment No. 8 printed in make sure that those waivers can be that says: Oh, by the way, if you have part A of House Report 116–51. used for their original intent: expand- got too generous a plan, according to Ms. PORTER. Madam Chair, I have ing care and decreasing costs. the government, you are going to have an amendment at the desk. Madam Chair, I urge my colleagues to pay a 40 percent tax on that plan. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will to support my amendment, and I re- And, by the way, it was never indexed designate the amendment. serve the balance of my time. for inflation. And guess what, The text of the amendment is as fol- Mr. WALDEN. Madam Chair, I seek healthcare costs continue to go up and lows: time in opposition to the gentle- premiums go up. In section 2, insert ‘‘, including any such woman’s amendment. More and more Americans’ health in- action that would result in a decrease in the The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman surance is going to fall into this so- number of such individuals enrolled in cov- from Oregon is recognized for 5 min- erage that is at least as comprehensive as called Cadillac tax. There will be a 40 the coverage defined in section 1302(a) of the utes. percent tax on those plans. The work- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Mr. WALDEN. Madam Chair, I would ing men and women, who are part of a (42 U.S.C. 18022(a)) compared to the number like to point out a couple of things. union or in the private sector and who of such individuals who would have been so One, I have introduced legislation to have good, generous healthcare bene- enrolled in such coverage had such action protect people with preexisting condi- fits, the Federal Government, the Dem- not been taken’’ after ‘‘(October 24, 2018))’’. tions. I did that because I knew this ocrat-driven plan that is totally par- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to lawsuit is pending. We can argue about tisan passed, it says, we are going to House Resolution 357, the gentlewoman the ACA and the lawsuit and all that, whack you with a 40 percent tax. How from California (Ms. PORTER) and a but the long and short of it is that if fair is that, Madam Chair? I don’t Member opposed each will control 5 the court rules the ACA gets thrown think it is. We have kept that tax from minutes. out as unconstitutional, which may taking effect as Republicans. We will The Chair recognizes the gentle- happen, people with preexisting condi- see what this Congress does. woman from California. tions would be exposed, and I don’t But, moreover, we fully funded our Ms. PORTER. Madam Chair, I rise want that to happen. That is why I in- community health centers. We, under today to offer an amendment to the troduced legislation. Republicans, funded the children’s Protecting Americans with Preexisting I would be honored if we could take health insurance program, a Repub- Conditions Act. that up in the Energy and Commerce lican creation, for a decade. I led that

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One hundred and complicity with the administra- lifesaving care.’’ and twenty-two thousand, seven hun- tion’s assault on people with pre- We thank all the groups and fami- dred Oregonian kids and pregnant existing conditions and every Ameri- lies—including the sick little children, moms get their health insurance can’s healthcare. the Little Lobbyists—for their courage through CHIP. It is a marvelous pro- It was interesting to listen to the dis- to speak out and show that this is a gram. Republicans led the effort, be- tinguished ranking member of the fight not just about legislation but cause I did it. We first tried to get 5, committee express his views when the about lives. Nothing is more eloquent then 6, and then eventually we got 10 fact is that, 2 years ago, House Repub- than the stories that they tell, and years funded. That is locked into law. licans voted to gut protections for peo- many have told their stories here. We need to go back and fund our ple with preexisting conditions and They had 10,000 events around the community health centers. I told peo- take away millions of families’ country to stop the Republicans’ sabo- ple that if I were chairman, my palms healthcare, and they then threw a tage on healthcare, much of it from would be getting a little sweaty now at party to celebrate. people with preexisting conditions, es- the list of things we need to get done— They went down to the White House pecially children born with preexisting I am looking at my friends. and celebrated: We have taken away conditions. This bill that we have today is just In Oregon, in my district, I think we the preexisting conditions benefit. the beginning. In the coming weeks, had 63 delivery sites and 12 community The American people resoundingly House Democrats will bring forth more health centers. We fully funded those rejected the Republicans’ attack on bold legislation to reduce the price of centers at a record level in the last their healthcare and their financial se- Congress, because I believe fully in prescription drugs, to empower States curity, yet the GOP is plowing full to build better exchanges, and to block that network of the delivery of steam ahead with their monstrous healthcare. It is extraordinarily impor- junk plans and reverse the GOP’s en- campaign to sabotage the Affordable rollment sabotage. tant. We should be doing that today, Care Act and take away healthcare. Senator MCCONNELL said that he is but we are not. Just last week, the administration the grim reaper. He wears that as a We have got the National Health doubled down on its demands that the badge of honor. Service Corps, special diabetes pro- courts throw out every protection and He is the grim reaper. He is going to grams for Indians, special diabetes pro- benefit provided by the Affordable Care kill any House legislation for the peo- grams for type I diabetes, teaching Act. ple, saying that he will bury our bills health centers, personal responsibility Again, over and over, we have had in the Senate graveyard, effectively. education programs, sexual risk avoid- bills on the floor to invite the Repub- That is really not a very hopeful polit- ance education grants, and family-to- licans to join us in rejecting that Re- ical agenda, the grim reaper. family health information centers. We publican attack. Overwhelmingly, they I have news for him. Legislation to have demo programs, increased access have rejected that. protect the preexisting condition ben- to dental healthcare services, and Today, again, we can celebrate that efit and many of the other pieces of delay in authority to terminate con- we are protecting Americans with pre- this agenda are alive and well among tracts for Medicare Advantage plans. existing conditions and honoring that the American people, and they will We have protection for recipients of promise we made to the American peo- make their voices heard. HCBS against spousal impoverishment. ple, as I said. The American people want action, We have demonstration of approved The bill reverses a dangerous part of and the special interest GOP Senate community behavioral health clinics, the Trump administration’s reckless needs to stop standing in their way, Medicaid funding for territories, delay sabotage campaign, blocking cynical Leader MCCONNELL. in effective date for Medicaid amend- guidance to States. Here is what they I urge a strong vote for this legisla- ments related to beneficiary liability do: dismantle protections for people tion for the people. settlements, DSH allotment, and with preexisting conditions and push I commend the gentlewoman for her money follows the person. All those ex- families into junk plans that discrimi- very important amendment. She said pire at the end of this fiscal year. We nate against people with preexisting being a mom was a preexisting condi- have real work we need to get done, conditions and do not cover essential tion. As the mother of five, it is 6 years Madam Chair. benefits. to the day when I talked to the insur- Madam Chair, I yield back the bal- In fact, you are paying for nothing. ance company about my bad back. ance of my time. The Trump guidance puts lives on They said: Why would we even insure you? You are a poor risk, having had b 1630 the line, not only sabotaging the children. healthcare law but the health of mil- Ms. PORTER. Madam Chair, I yield 1 I said: That is funny you say that. I lions of Americans who rely on it. minute to the distinguished gentle- thought it was a show of strength on Nearly 30 national groups rep- woman from California (Ms. PELOSI). my part to have five children. Are you resenting people with preexisting con- Ms. PELOSI. Madam Chair, I thank calling that something that would be a ditions have spoken out, including the the gentlewoman for yielding, and I barrier to my getting insurance? thank her for the constructive amend- American Cancer Society, Cancer Ac- I want to emphasize, as we approach ment and for her exceptional leader- tion Network, American Heart Associa- Mother’s Day, how important this par- ship as a leading Member of an out- tion, American Diabetes Association, ticular amendment is to help moms standing freshman class. American Lung Association, National and their families. I also thank Congressman PALLONE, Alliance on Mental Illness, Susan G. Madam Chair, I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on chairman of the full committee, for Komen, and many more. Congresswoman PORTER’s important giving us the opportunity to bring to They write, ‘‘This dangerous action Mother’s Day amendment. the floor historic legislation that will could take us back to the days when Ms. PORTER. Madam Chair, I yield make a tremendous difference in the people with preexisting conditions were back the balance of my time. lives of the American people. openly discriminated against and bla- The Acting CHAIR. The question is Today, with the Protecting Ameri- tantly denied access to lifesaving on the amendment offered by the gen- cans with Preexisting Conditions Act, care.’’ tlewoman from California (Ms. POR- Democrats are honoring their promises These organizations, I want Ranking TER). to the American people. Member WALDEN to hear because he The amendment was agreed to. Madam Chair, our Democratic major- seemed to have been distracted, all AMENDMENT NO. 9 OFFERED BY MR. PAPPAS ity ran on the promise to protect these organizations for cancer, diabe- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order American families’ quality, affordable tes, heart, lung, mental health, all of to consider amendment No. 9 printed in healthcare. that, they write, ‘‘This dangerous ac- part A of House Report 116–51.

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In section 2, insert ‘‘, including any such amendment today, to strengthen the We bundled them up into H.R. 6 be- action that would, with respect to individ- underlying legislation and prohibit any cause we all know the Senate can’t uals with substance use disorders, including further actions to reduce the avail- handle 57 or 60 different pieces of legis- opioid use disorders, reduce the availability or affordability of coverage that is at least ability or affordability of coverage for lation, but they could handle one. The as comprehensive as the coverage defined in those battling substance use disorder. work we did here and the work they did section 1302(a) of the Patient Protection and We should be working together to there ended up in, I would argue, the Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 18022(a)) com- open the doors to those most in need, Nation’s most comprehensive legisla- pared to the availability or affordability, re- not shutting them because of politics. tion to address a drug problem our spectively, of such coverage had such action I urge the adoption of this amend- country has ever had. And that is our not been taken’’ after ‘‘(October 24, 2018))’’. ment, and I reserve the balance of my law. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to time, Madam Chair. The President of the United States, House Resolution 357, the gentleman Mr. WALDEN. Madam Chair, I seek who was just disparaged here on the from New Hampshire (Mr. PAPPAS) and time in opposition to the amendment. House floor, helped lead this effort be- a Member opposed each will control 5 The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman cause he passionately cares about the minutes. from Oregon is recognized for 5 min- issue of addiction. He lost a brother, I The Chair recognizes the gentleman utes. believe, to alcoholism. from New Hampshire. Mr. WALDEN. Madam Chair, I re- He was a leader, and his team were Mr. PAPPAS. Madam Chair, I yield serve the balance of my time. leaders, in this effort we put together Mr. PAPPAS. Madam Chair, I am myself such time as I may consume. on opioids. He invited Republicans and Madam Chair, I thank my colleague willing to close if the gentleman from Democrats to the White House for the from New Hampshire, Representative Oregon is, and I reserve the balance of bill signing. Mrs. Trump helped orga- KUSTER, for offering this legislation my time. nize all of that. that will safeguard healthcare protec- Mr. WALDEN. Actually, I believe I This legislation is comprehensive on tions for the 130 million Americans get to close, don’t I? opioids. It wasn’t part of the ACA. You with preexisting conditions. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman The amendment I am offering today from Oregon has the right to close. see, we can work together and improve would ensure that we don’t take any Mr. WALDEN. That is what I underlying laws. We can address major steps backward in our fight against thought. problems facing the country when ma- this Nation’s opioid epidemic. Madam Chair, I reserve the balance jorities want to do that. We did it last For people in my home State of New of my time. Congress under my leadership, and it Hampshire, the Affordable Care Act is Mr. PAPPAS. Madam Chair, this is a was Republicans and Democrats. We a lifesaving law. It is the best tool we critical issue. This is an important didn’t start out agreeing on some of have to combat the opioid crisis. As I piece of legislation. I, for one, don’t these matters, but we ended up there, travel around my district, I hear heart- trust this administration to get it with just a couple of exceptions. breaking stories of those lost and those right. I sent my friend, Madam Chair, the still fighting hard. They have tried every trick in the chairman of the Energy and Commerce I also hear from constituents who, on book they can to repeal the Affordable Committee today, a comprehensive list a regular basis, can’t fathom where Care Act outright legislatively and to of kind of what we learned in the final they would be without coverage for undermine it administratively. They phase of our investigation into how their substance use disorder. have gone to the courts to take away America ended up in the place it was I am here today on behalf of con- critical protections from Americans with opioids. There are some additional stituents like Phil Spagnuolo from La- who need them most. I, for one, am not recommendations that I hope and as- conia. As Phil fought to recover from going to stand for it. sume we will get to out of that inves- substance use disorder, he took com- The people of New Hampshire and of tigative report that we concluded at fort in knowing that he could rely on this country, we are ensuring that we the end of the year. Hopefully, we will coverage that was affordable and acces- get this right for them. It is very crit- get there. sible to him in the midst of the great- ical for those suffering from substance I believe we need to do oversight on est medical challenge of his life. use disorder that we ensure those im- the legislation we passed. I have al- Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, portant protections remain on the ways felt that about bills we passed. Phil has gone from jail to treatment books so that people can access care. We need to go take a second look. There is no more important tool in and recovery to serving as a leader in b 1645 the recovery community, coaching and our toolbox than ensuring that people advocating for those grappling with ad- have health insurance to take care of What is working? What is not? We diction. their substance use disorder. That is are not going to get it right the first New Hampshire is incredibly proud of why I brought forward this amendment time, and we always know there is his story and his example, and it is all today. more to do, and we need to do more on made possible because of the ACA and Madam Chair, I yield back the bal- what was H.R. 6 in the last Congress, its basic protections. ance of my time. our opioids legislation. The collective impact of substance Mr. WALDEN. Madam Chair, I yield Madam Chair, I am not opposed to use disorder coverage has expanded myself such time as I may consume. the gentleman’s amendment, and you treatment and recovery opportunities Section 1332 already requires that the have to say you are in order to get the in New Hampshire and across the coun- State plan will provide coverage that is time, I guess, but I am not. try. at least as comprehensive as the essen- I am fully committed to making sure Unfortunately, far too many still do tial health benefits, including mental that people with substance abuse dis- not access this kind of lifesaving care. health and substance use disorder serv- orders continue to get the help they We still lose 130 Americans each and ices. That is already required, includ- need in our communities. That is what every day in their battle with opioid ing behavioral health treatment, and our whole legislative thrust was about addiction. would provide coverage to at least a last Congress and will remain there. As The scope of this crisis is simply im- comparable number of its residents. I say, section 1332 already requires that mense. No region, no community, no That is already in the 1332 require- in these plans. family has been spared. ments. Again, remember what we are talk- Despite the alarming statistics, the I appreciate the gentleman’s passion ing about here is States coming to the administration issued guidance that for dealing with the opioid epidemic. I Federal Government saying: We have a

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:16 May 10, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MY7.075 H09MYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE May 9, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3541 better idea to fill a gap, so people have Member opposed each will control 5 ment, and will provide coverage to at affordable insurance. That is what a minutes. least a comparable number of its resi- waiver is under 1332. And, I guess, I The Chair recognizes the gentleman dents. have more confidence in my State than from California. Madam Chair, I reserve the balance others must have in theirs, but I think Mr. ROUDA. Madam Chairwoman, 9 of my time. from my own experience, Republicans years ago our Nation took a monu- Mr. ROUDA. Madam Chairwoman, we and Democrats work together in Or- mental step forward to address the are at a crossroads in our country. egon to get health insurance out, and needs of millions of Americans with a When we look at the global stage, there coverage out, and expand access to preexisting condition. Before the pas- are approximately 200 countries, of care. I have always continued to try to sage of the Affordable Care Act, indi- which 40 are industrialized, developed do that. viduals across the country were denied countries. Of those 40 industrialized, I have faith that my State would do coverage or charged higher premiums developed countries, 39 of them have this. These plans we will hear more due to their medical history. universal healthcare. Only one does about next week, but they are regu- While I came to Washington to pro- not, the wealthiest, greatest country in lated by State insurance commis- tect our healthcare, the Trump admin- the history of the world. That is why sioners. I am not in the school that istration has continued its assault on we have tens of millions of individuals says all of those people are bad and we the Affordable Care Act. In this case, in our country without insurance. are the only ones with a great idea. I the administration is trying to use an We know that preexisting conditions want innovation. I want it from the ACA provision designed to give States have to be covered because when we States, and I want to drive down costs the ability to test new insurance re- look at the fact that this country of healthcare while improving access forms that could improve the wellbeing spends 18.5 percent of its GDP on and delivery of services. of their residents, but, instead, that healthcare, almost double what these So I am not opposed to the gentle- provision is being used to undermine other industrialized, developed coun- man’s amendment. I do hope we can ad- protections for people with preexisting tries spend, you would think the dress these issues of fully funding our conditions and the coverage of essen- United States of America has the community health centers, our Na- tial health benefits, all in an effort to healthiest people in the world. tional Health Service Corps, and these prop up junk, short-term insurance Madam Chairwoman, that is not the diabetes programs which we reauthor- plans. case. I am sad to report that most crit- ized and funded in the last Congress, Today, we will stand up to that as- ical criteria when looking at Ameri- and which we need to do again. They sault on America’s healthcare by pass- cans’ healthcare, we are in the bottom are called the Special Diabetes Pro- ing H.R. 986, to nullify these efforts. quartile, even though we spend 18.5 per- gram for Indians and Special Diabetes We must be clear that any future ad- cent of our GDP. We know that the in- Program for type 1 diabetes. ministrative actions by this adminis- ability to pay healthcare costs is a We have got to get after that, too, tration or any other administration leading cause of involuntary bank- Madam Chair. We have to find the should not harm the vulnerable popu- ruptcy and homelessness. money to do it. It is not easy. I know lations that the Affordable Care Act Preexisting conditions is the under- we have a lot of other things. I just was designed to protect. lying reason for those two things. That wish we were doing those sorts of the To that end, my amendment would is why we must make sure that we pro- things today because these programs prohibit any future rule or guidance tect affordable healthcare in the expire in September, and we don’t have from diminishing the Affordable Care United States through the act, and that many legislative days left. Act that would result in reduction in make sure that preexisting conditions Hopefully, we can move on to the the availability, affordability, and are covered today and tomorrow for fu- things I know we can agree on and find comprehensiveness for people with pre- ture generations. solutions for, and that we do it sooner existing conditions, the elderly and Madam Chair, I yield back the bal- rather than later. low-income individuals. ance of my time. Madam Chair, I yield back the bal- My amendment would affirm these Mr. WALDEN. Madam Chairwoman, I ance of my time. critical guardrails that protect the yield myself such time as I may con- The Acting CHAIR. The question is care of so many Americans across our sume. on the amendment offered by the gen- country and help strengthen and up- Madam Chair, I just want to go back tleman from New Hampshire (Mr. hold the principles of this landmark to what is going on in America’s PAPPAS). law. healthcare costs and look at some of The amendment was agreed to. I would like to thank Chairman PAL- what is going on elsewhere around the AMENDMENT NO. 10 OFFERED BY MR. ROUDA LONE, Chairman NEAL, and their re- world. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order spective staff for their assistance with First of all, I would draw the Mem- to consider amendment No. 10 printed this amendment. ber’s attention to the Kaiser Founda- in part A of House Report 116–51. I ask my colleagues to join me in tion report that Axios reported on Mr. ROUDA. Madam Chair, I have an supporting this amendment to ensure about people who have health insur- amendment at the desk. that this and future administrations do ance and still can’t afford to use it. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will not undermine the healthcare of vul- They talked about just over half of designate the amendment. nerable populations. those with employer coverage have The text of the amendment is as fol- Madam Chair, I reserve the balance some sort of chronic disease, so they lows: of my time. have health insurance. But the In section 2, insert ‘‘, including any such Mr. WALDEN. Madam Chairwoman, I deductibles which are at $3,000 to $5,000 action that would result, with respect to vul- seek time in opposition to the gentle- are so high that three-quarters of the nerable populations (including low-income man’s amendment. people reported skipping or postponing individuals, elderly individuals, and individ- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman some type of care. Half, 49 percent, said uals with serious health issues or who have a from Oregon is recognized for 5 min- that a family member had a problem greater risk of developing serious health utes. paying medical bills or difficulty af- issues), in a decrease in the availability of Mr. WALDEN. Madam Chair, I am fording their premiums, deductibles, or coverage that is at least as comprehensive as the coverage defined in section 1302(a) of the not opposed to the gentleman’s amend- copays in the last year. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ment, but I am happy to speak on it. What we are trying to do is help (42 U.S.C. 18022(a)) with coverage and cost Again, section 1332 already requires those people in the individual market, sharing protections required under section that the State plan, the one they sub- and we would love to help those people 1332(b)(1)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C. mit, will provide coverage that is at in the market that employer-provided 18052(b)(1)(B))’’ after ‘‘(October 24, 2018))’’. least as comprehensive as the essential health insurance is in as well, and put The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to health benefits, including mental downward pressure on pricing, and go House Resolution 357, the gentleman health and substance use disorder serv- after the cost of healthcare from one from California (Mr. ROUDA) and a ices, including behavioral health treat- end to the other.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:16 May 10, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MY7.078 H09MYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE H3542 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2019 Now, the gentleman from California, will do really good things, and some of That is what they mean when they I believe, has talked about going to a, them will make mistakes and learn use the euphemism ‘‘flexibility.’’ Will I guess, government-run, single-payer from it. We should pick the best from these plans take hold? Here is what system. I have got two veterans that among the States. That is what we are happens, in plain language, if you have work virtually full time helping vet- looking for here in these 1332 waivers is a preexisting condition. You have a erans in Oregon’s Second District get some flexibility for our States to inno- choice. Either stay in your ACA plan access to a similar sort of system. You vate. and see your premiums rise as healthy know of it as the VA. Think about the I believe our States and my col- people move to cheaper, junk insur- problems we have with that govern- leagues—and by the way, Oregon is ance, or you sign up for a junk plan ment-run, single, sort of, payer-oper- completely Democrat controlled—but yourself and risk getting gouged when ated system. they care about citizens of the State of the services you need aren’t covered. If you get in, I have veterans saying: Oregon, and so does the insurance com- You end up with a two-tiered It is great. I have got coverage. But it missioner, and they are only going to healthcare system in America: one for is people who have to wait 6 months to ask for permission for a plan that will healthy people, and one for sick people. get eyeglasses at one point, or they be better than what the Federal Gov- Now, the underlying bill rescinds that can’t get in to get their surgery done. ernment is trying to jam down their guidance. The amendment I have sub- And we are working with thousands of throat in a one-size-fits-all. mitted would prohibit the administra- veterans that have to come to their So I don’t object to the gentleman’s tion from taking any other action that Member of Congress to be able to get amendment. I think we can do better would reduce the affordability of com- access to the healthcare they were by harnessing great innovation. We do prehensive coverage for Americans with preexisting conditions. promised when they put on the Na- it in medicine, and we do it everywhere tion’s uniform. else. We have competitive insurance b 1700 products for a lot of other things we We have that system in place, and it Now, this would not in any way pre- buy, and I would like to see more op- has incredible problems in wait time, vent States from using section 1332 tions, more choice, more transparency so I had to create the Choice Program waivers to make healthcare better and in healthcare, and more consumer in- and everything else. more affordable. Many States, as we Then I was intrigued by a story about volvement. Madam Chairwoman, I yield back the have heard, have done so in ways that a woman in Nova Scotia who is 33 have lowered health insurance pre- years old. She is under one of those balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is miums without, in any way, under- systems my friend wants for us, I on the amendment offered by the gen- mining protections for people with pre- guess. After three trips to the emer- existing conditions. tleman from California (Mr. ROUDA). gency room, they just never would be- The amendment was agreed to. Yes, section 1332 has a clear directive lieve her and her problem and see her, that States must maintain the bene- AMENDMENT NO. 11 OFFERED BY MR. fits, affordability, and coverage pro- and she couldn’t get access to doctors. MALINOWSKI When she finally did, her anal cancer The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order vided by the ACA, but it is clear that had progressed to stage III. to consider amendment No. 11 printed the administration has disregarded Now, at 33, she is in menopause, she in part A of House Report 116–51. these standards and could do so again writes. She had a Facebook post re- Mr. MALINOWSKI. Madam Chair, I to remove protections for vulnerable cently wanting to meet with the Pre- have an amendment at the desk. groups, to promote expansion of health mier to explain how broken their The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will plans that are not compliant with the healthcare system is. designate the amendment. ACA, and to take other steps that We all know stories about Canadians The text of the amendment is as fol- would increase costs, especially for who come across the border who can af- lows: women and older adults. ford to get their healthcare done here In section 2, insert ‘‘, including any such This amendment, along with the because they can get it done sooner. action that would, with respect to individ- overall bill, makes sure that we keep We all know of stories in other coun- uals with preexisting conditions, reduce the our promise to the American people. It tries where they have global budgets, affordability of coverage that is at least as makes clear that, when we say we are and when they run out, you are done. I comprehensive as the coverage defined in going to protect everyone with a pre- have had people tell me the little se- section 1302(a) of the Patient Protection and existing condition, that is not an Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 18022(a)) com- empty slogan that means whatever we cret is: Get sick before June because pared to the affordability of such coverage they are going to run out and you want it to mean. Those words mean had such action not been taken’’ after ‘‘(Oc- something, that every American de- won’t get in. That is what is going on tober 24, 2018))’’. serves quality health insurance, and no around the world. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to And I think, in many measures, when American should be forced to pay more House Resolution 357, the gentleman for good coverage because of a pre- people are especially sick, if they have from New Jersey (Mr. MALINOWSKI) and the money, they come to the United existing health problem. a Member opposed each will control 5 Madam Chair, that is what H.R. 986 States for care. They go to MD Ander- minutes. and my amendment guarantee. I urge son Cancer Center, and they go to the The Chair recognizes the gentleman my colleagues to support both, and I Mayo Clinic. from New Jersey. reserve the balance of my time. Those are the folks who come to Mr. MALINOWSKI. Madam Chair- Mr. WALDEN. Madam Chair, I claim America. What I want is the MD An- woman, there are many problems in the time in opposition to the gentle- dersons and the Mayo Clinics, and the our healthcare system. We have heard man’s amendment. Oregon and Health & Science Univer- about a number of them today, but we The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman sities to be affordable and available to are here for one simple, specific reason, from Oregon is recognized for 5 min- all Americans. because of the guidance that the ad- utes. We had a hearing today—I think it ministration issued last year that al- Mr. WALDEN. Madam Chair, I re- was pretty good—on drug pricing, fol- lows States to expand the availability serve the balance of my time. lowing up on what I did 2 years ago and duration of junk, short-term insur- Mr. MALINOWSKI. Madam Chair, I looking at the manufacturers, the ance plans. will close by saying there is no ques- PBMs, the distributors, and the insur- Now, the administration and its de- tion whatsoever what the administra- ers. Everybody wants a piece of this. fenders will not say this because it has tion intends to do. They have been try- Everybody is getting a chunk. The re- become politically impossible to do so, ing from day one, from January 2017, to sult is, we have a healthcare system but these plans are cheaper precisely repeal the Affordable Care Act and its that costs too much. So let’s go figure because they deny coverage to people essential protections for the American that out. with preexisting conditions and for, people. That is what innovation is about, and what any reasonable person would The only thing that has changed is that is what our States can do in their agree are essential benefits, like ma- that it has become politically impos- wonderful laboratories. Some of them ternity care and prescription drugs. sible for anyone in America to say that

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:16 May 10, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MY7.080 H09MYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE May 9, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3543 you are opposed to protecting people not Oregon; it is Nebraska. A $70,000-a- The Acting CHAIR. The question is with preexisting conditions, and so a year, 60-year-old couple are paying on the amendment offered by the gen- war against healthcare protections is $38,000 a year for their insurance with tleman from New Jersey (Mr. being covered up by a war against the an $11,100 deductible. Now, how is that MALINOWSKI). English language. affordable? Does anybody in here think The question was taken; and the Act- Everyone says, ‘‘We are for pre- that is a great idea? ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- existing conditions,’’ yet every single That is what you are saying: Don’t peared to have it. step the administration and its sup- innovate. We have got it covered. The Mr. MALINOWSKI. Madam Chair, I porters take is designed to weaken ACA has it covered. There is no need demand a recorded vote. those protections. This amendment and for innovation here, nothing to see. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the underlying bill say that you can’t The plan works great. clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- do that anymore. They guarantee, Then we know, from the Kaiser ceedings on the amendment offered by going forward, that the ACA’s protec- Foundation study, people are saying: I the gentleman from New Jersey will be tions are respected and that any ex- can’t afford it. So I will jack up my postponed. perimentation by the States will have credit card, and I will wipe out my sav- AMENDMENT NO. 12 OFFERED BY MS. WILD to be consistent with those protec- ings. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order tions. All this is going on. The ACA did not to consider amendment No. 12 printed Madam Chair, I urge my colleagues’ solve every problem. It expanded cov- in part A of House Report 116–51. support for the amendment and the erage. You can’t help but do that, Ms. WILD. Madam Chair, I have an bill, and I yield back the balance of my spend that much money. States like amendment at the desk. time. mine took full advantage of it. But we The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will Mr. WALDEN. Madam Chair, I yield are left with these pockets and prob- designate the amendment. myself such time as I may consume. lems in America that I think States The text of the amendment is as fol- Madam Chair, I do not oppose this could assist us in if we gave them ex- lows: amendment because this amendment panded authority under 1332 waivers to Page 3, line 16, insert after ‘‘2018)),’’ the does not do anything the law already, I say: Hey, guess what, Washington? We following: ‘‘including any such action that think, requires. have a better idea here. Here it is. would result in higher health insurance pre- Section 1332 does not permit States miums for individuals enrolled in health in- Take a look at it, and make sure it fits surance coverage that is at least as com- to waive preexisting condition protec- the Federal guidelines and law, but let prehensive as the coverage defined in section tions. Section 1332 already requires us innovate. 1302(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 18022(b)),’’. that the State plan will provide cov- Oregon did that. Under the prior 1332 The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to erage that is at least as comprehensive approval process, insurance rates went House Resolution 357, the gentlewoman as the essential health benefits and down 6 percent; Wisconsin down 10.6; from Pennsylvania (Ms. WILD) and a will provide coverage and cost-sharing New Jersey, 15; Maryland, 43; Maine, Member opposed each will control 5 protections against excessive out-of- 9.4; Minnesota, 20; Alaska, 34.7. Using minutes. pocket spending. That is what the un- this sort of ‘‘Mother May I’’ approval, The Chair recognizes the gentle- derlying law already does. that is what you have to do. woman from Pennsylvania. We have the assurance from the CMS I remember when Oregon did the Or- Ms. WILD. Madam Chair, I rise today Administrator saying, once again, to egon health plan. I was in the State to offer an amendment to H.R. 986, the be clear: ‘‘The 2018 guidance does noth- legislature then, and we had to plead Protecting Americans with Preexisting ing to erode the PPACA’s preexisting and beg with the administration at the Conditions Act of 2019. condition provisions, which cannot be time to get approval to try and experi- My amendment would put an end to waived under section 1332.’’ ment on Medicaid coverage to expand the rising cost of premiums. It is an She is the one who makes the deci- coverage and improve access to care. amendment that should be met with sion. We couldn’t do it without Mother overwhelming bipartisan support and By the way, I would just point out Washington, Father Washington, or without opposition. that no State has come to the Trump Brother Washington, whoever, back Specifically, my amendment would administration under this new author- here, saying: Yeah, okay. We will let prohibit the administration from tak- ity that we are aware of and said: you try that. ing any further action that would re- ‘‘Please approve our plan.’’ We should be in partnerships with sult in higher premiums for Americans Junk plans—and we will hear more our States. who need comprehensive coverage. about that term of art. By the way, By the way, States can pass a law This administration has unilaterally those junk plans were allowed for and say: We are not going down this made healthcare more expensive and under the Obama administration and path. They have every right to do it. less accessible for the American people under the ACA. At that time, they New Jersey has done it, and California by taking actions that run contrary to were only allowed for 3 months. There has done it: None of these short-term the spirit and purpose of the ACA. That seemed to be a lot of interest in a vari- duration plans, we are not going to be has resulted in higher premiums and ety of options for citizens to take ad- a part of that. reduced enrollment. vantage of that covered their needs. Every State has that right. But there In 2017, the administration stopped So the Trump administration said, are a lot of States that look at their cost-sharing payments that helped re- well, if they are good for 3 months, citizens and say: $38,000 a year for your duce out-of-pocket costs for low-in- what if we extend them to 12 months or insurance and $11,000 for your deduct- come Americans. This action alone in- just at 12 months? That is what they ible; you are making $70,000; you are 60 creased premiums by 20 percent and did. They were junk plans under years old. That is not working real well raised costs for families not receiving Trump; they were wonderful options either. So maybe we can find a product subsidies. under Obama. It is the same set of that would work for you and help you In 2018, the administration issued plans. out. new section 1332 guidance that allows You can always go on the exchange, So we are talking about a range of States to raise healthcare costs for and you can always find other coverage options and choices. America has al- people with preexisting conditions. that fits your need. We are trying to ways done well and markets do better This 2018 guidance also gave a green not have just one plan that nobody can when we have more choices. That is light to insurance companies to expand afford. That is what you are seeing in what we are talking about here. junk plans that don’t cover essential this situation that Ms. Seema Verma The gentleman’s amendment I don’t health benefits. We know that pulling put forward, Madam Chair, the head of object to at all. I think it is the under- people out of the pool only makes in- the CMS, the Administrator for the lying law as described by the head of surance premiums more expensive for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid the Department who would have to ap- those with preexisting conditions. Services. prove all these 1332 waivers. Also, in 2018, the administration She uses, as an example, this situa- Madam Chair, I yield back the bal- slashed funding for consumer enroll- tion in Grand Island, Nebraska. It is ance of my time. ment assistance and outreach. Their

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:16 May 10, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MY7.084 H09MYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE H3544 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2019 goal: reduced healthcare enrollment; Our people deserve better. We need to cycle—under Republican leadership. the result: higher premiums. stop the political gamesmanship, and And we are going to face that question Just last month, the administration we need to focus on people across our in this Congress under Democrat lead- finalized a rule that would increase country who need good, affordable ership. limits on total out-of-pocket costs for healthcare right now. So, a vote to delay those DSH cuts millions. The administration moved This is also our chance to remind again—if one does that—is voting to re- forward with this even though the rule this administration and future admin- peal or delay part of ObamaCare. itself noted that all commenters on istrations that Congress makes the I hear 60, 70 votes to do these things this topic expressed opposition to or laws, and the executive branch doesn’t to ObamaCare—repeal the CLASS Act, concerns about the proposed change. get to fool around with the implemen- which was a long-term health insur- This past Monday, the administra- tation just to see it fail for political ance program that was destined for tion released a notice seeking com- reasons. failure, and even President Obama ment on a proposal that would reduce Madam Chair, I yield back the bal- signed its repeal. eligibility for Medicaid and cut pre- ance of my time. I can go through a whole list of mium tax credits for millions. Mr. WALDEN. Madam Chair, I yield things that got repealed. We are the It is time to say ‘‘no’’ to future at- myself such time as I may consume. only ones who ever get tagged with tempts to sabotage working Ameri- Madam Chair, let’s talk about this voting to repeal. cans’ healthcare. amendment. As far as our commitment to pre- Madam Chair, I reserve the balance I have talked earlier about all the existing conditions protection: It is of my time. things that need to be reauthorized— real, it is robust, and it was always in Mr. WALDEN. Madam Chair, I claim community health centers, special dia- everything we did. the time in opposition to the gentle- Yeah, I know what the political rhet- woman’s amendment. betes programs, all of that which I oric was. I have run campaigns. I have The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman know the committee is aware of and I been around that. I know how you can from Oregon is recognized for 5 min- hope we begin marking. I wish we were utes. dealing with that today. nuance around. But we always pro- Mr. WALDEN. Madam Chair, I re- I heard from the gentlewoman about tected people with preexisting condi- serve the balance of my time. Republicans and preexisting conditions tions—always, period, hard stop. Pro- Ms. WILD. Madam Chairman, my and ‘‘Where is your plan?’’ It is sitting tected people with preexisting condi- amendment is about fairness. Patients up in the Rules Committee because tions, in what came out of my com- should not face increased premiums at your party would not allow my amend- mittee and came across this House the whim of appointed government of- ment to do that and to be brought to floor, they were always covered—al- ficials, especially for essential health the floor for debate today. I don’t con- ways. benefits like emergency services, ma- trol the Rules Committee. It is 2 to 1 So I hear the political rhetoric, but I ternity, newborn, pediatric care, men- by the majority. It is just the way it know the facts. See, I am an old jour- tal health and substance abuse treat- works around here, and I respect that. nalism major, and I believe in facts. ment, prescription drugs, laboratory But you allowed my amendments The facts of the matter are that 1332 services, and preventive and wellness that were more in jest about the false waivers have given our States an op- services for chronic disease manage- nature of the title of the bill to be de- portunity to give our citizens an af- ment. bated but not the substantive amend- fordable health insurance plan, not one From malicious lawsuits aimed at ment I offered which does protect peo- that I guess they will defend—$38,000 a striking down the ACA in its entirety ple with preexisting conditions in case year in premiums, $11,000 a year in and, along with it, the protections for the lawsuit were to prevail and deductibles, copays, out-of-pocket preexisting conditions to ending the ObamaCare is thrown out. But, no, we costs. practice of public advertisement of en- couldn’t have that debate. How is that working for anybody? rollment period and educating the peo- I have asked for my bill to be consid- And shouldn’t that 60-year-old couple ple about the complexities of health in- ered in the committee of jurisdiction. in Nebraska have a chance to have a surance, it has become clear that Con- That hasn’t happened either. better plan option? Nope, guess not. gress must reclaim its legislative au- I have also asked for the Democrats’ Washington is going to decide it all for thority and ensure that this adminis- one-size-fits-all takeover of healthcare, you. Write your check: 38 grand. That tration faithfully executes the spirit of Medicare for All, however you want to is for the premiums. And $11,000 in out- this law. describe it, that we have a hearing in of-pocket costs, your deductibles. Then The ACA is the law. The Constitution Energy and Commerce. That hasn’t maybe you can get something covered, gives Congress the power to make laws happened either. We are the committee right? and requires the executive branch to of jurisdiction. Well, what is left? We know from this faithfully execute the laws that Con- You talk about working people. It is Kaiser study I have cited earlier that gress passes. ObamaCare that puts a 40 percent tax was in Axios: People wipe out their We all heard Republicans on the cam- on union plans and employer plans that savings. They put it on their credit paign trail last year say that they exceed a certain level of costs, and cards. They borrow from their friends. would protect coverage for preexisting they don’t index it. Now, I don’t know Or they simply don’t get coverage. conditions and help drive down our pre- where the gentlewoman is on the Cad- That is the world they want to miums. This is their chance to fulfill illac tax, but I want to repeal it. I freeze-frame and leave in place. That is those campaign promises with concrete never voted for it. not what the Republicans are for. We action. want innovation. We want choice. We Action, not words, is what the Amer- b 1715 believe in our States having the oppor- ican people demand, and it is what So, if they want to enshrine the Af- tunity to innovate and do it even bet- they deserve. Let’s make that commit- fordable Care Act in its entirety and ter, not to go back to the old ways. No. ment a reality by adopting this amend- make no changes, then I guess they are That is not what we are for. I know ment, passing this bill, and pushing the for a 40 percent tax on the kind of in- that is what Democrats want to label Senate to take it up so that we can get surance plans that my building us as being for, but it is not true. it signed into law. tradespeople negotiated to get—and And we have proven results in In closing, Madam Chair, this is other unions—instead of getting wage opioids; Community Health Centers; about standing up for the dignity of increases. the longest funding for Children’s working families in the most basic and We have delayed that. Health Insurance Program in the his- fundamental sense. It is about saying And when we look at the cuts in the tory of the United States of America, that every child, woman, man, and Affordable Care Act coming at our hos- under Republican leadership—10 years. family in this country deserves the pitals in rural areas that serve lower- We are the ones, Republicans, who same certainty of being able to afford income areas, the DSH payments, we led the effort to invest in medical re- high-quality healthcare. put off those cuts to our hospitals—last search at unprecedented rates under

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:16 May 10, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MY7.087 H09MYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE May 9, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3545 what FRED UPTON put forward and Curtis Kilmer Rodgers (WA) NOES—70 Davids (KS) Kim Roe, David P. what Newt Gingrich put forward. Aderholt Ferguson Mooney (WV) Davis (CA) Kind Rogers (KY) Allen Fulcher Norman Mr. WALDEN. Madam Chair, I yield Davis, Danny K. King (IA) Rose (NY) Amash Gaetz Palazzo back the balance of my time. Davis, Rodney King (NY) Rose, John W. Babin Gohmert Palmer Dean Kinzinger Rouda The Acting CHAIR. The question is Banks Gooden Pence DeFazio Kirkpatrick Rouzer on the amendment offered by the gen- Biggs Gosar Perry DeGette Krishnamoorthi Roybal-Allard Brooks (AL) Granger Posey tlewoman from Pennsylvania (Ms. DeLauro Kuster (NH) Ruiz Buck Graves (GA) Ratcliffe WILD). DelBene Kustoff (TN) Ruppersberger Budd Green (TN) Riggleman Delgado LaHood Rush Burchett Harris The question was taken; and the Act- Roby Demings LaMalfa Rutherford Byrne Hern, Kevin ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- Rogers (AL) DeSaulnier Lamb Sablan Carter (GA) Hice (GA) peared to have it. Roy Deutch Langevin Sa´ nchez Carter (TX) Higgins (LA) Scalise Ms. WILD. Madam Chair, I demand a Diaz-Balart Larsen (WA) Sarbanes Cheney Huizenga Smith (NE) recorded vote. Dingell Larson (CT) Scanlon Cline Johnson (LA) Latta Steube Doggett Schakowsky Cloud Jordan The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Doyle, Michael Lawrence Stewart Schiff Collins (GA) Kelly (MS) clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- F. Lawson (FL) Comer Lamborn Walorski Schneider Dunn Lee (CA) Cook Loudermilk Weber (TX) ceedings on the amendment offered by Schrader Engel Lee (NV) Davidson (OH) Massie Williams the gentlewoman from Pennsylvania Schrier Escobar Lesko DesJarlais Mast Woodall Schweikert will be postponed. Eshoo Levin (CA) Duffy McClintock Wright Scott (VA) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Espaillat Levin (MI) Duncan Meadows Yoho Evans Lewis Scott, Austin Estes Mitchell The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Finkenauer Lieu, Ted Scott, David NOT VOTING—16 clause 6 of rule XVIII, proceedings will Fitzpatrick Lipinski Sensenbrenner now resume on those amendments Fleischmann Loebsack Serrano Abraham Olson Swalwell (CA) printed in part A of House Report 116– Fletcher Lofgren Sewell (AL) Bass Pingree Walker Flores Long Shalala Bishop (UT) Richmond Waltz 51 on which further proceedings were Fortenberry Lowenthal Sherman Ca´ rdenas Rooney (FL) Wenstrup postponed, in the following order: Foster Lowey Sherrill Cummings Ryan Amendment No. 2 by Mr. BROWN of Foxx (NC) Lucas Shimkus Emmer San Nicolas Maryland. Frankel Luetkemeyer Simpson Fudge Luja´ n Sires b 1744 Amendment No. 7 by Mr. HOLDING of Gabbard Luria Slotkin Messrs. KELLY of Mississippi, North Carolina. Gallagher Lynch Smith (MO) Amendment No. 11 by Mr. Gallego Malinowski Smith (NJ) SMITH of Nebraska, MAST, and CAR- TER of Georgia changed their vote MALINOWSKI of New Jersey. Garamendi Maloney, Smith (WA) Garcı´a (IL) Carolyn B. Smucker from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Amendment No. 12 by Ms. WILD of Garcia (TX) Maloney, Sean Soto Messrs. BUCSHON, BAIRD, WEB- Pennsylvania. Gianforte Marchant Spanberger STER of Florida, BACON, The Chair will reduce to 2 minutes Gibbs Marshall Spano FLEISCHMANN, LONG, and KELLY of the minimum time for any electronic Golden Matsui Speier Gomez McAdams Stanton Pennsylvania changed their vote from vote after the first vote in this series. Gonzalez (OH) McBath Stauber ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Gonzalez (TX) McCarthy AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. BROWN OF Stefanik So the amendment was agreed to. MARYLAND Gonza´ lez-Colo´ n McCaul Steil (PR) McCollum The result of the vote was announced The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Stevens Gottheimer McEachin Stivers as above recorded. business is the demand for a recorded Graves (LA) McGovern Suozzi AMENDMENT NO. 7 OFFERED BY MR. HOLDING vote on the amendment offered by the Graves (MO) McHenry Takano Green (TX) McKinley The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished gentleman from Maryland (Mr. BROWN) Taylor Griffith McNerney Thompson (CA) business is the demand for a recorded on which further proceedings were Grijalva Meeks Thompson (MS) vote on the amendment offered by the postponed and on which the ayes pre- Grothman Meng Thompson (PA) Guest Meuser gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. vailed by voice vote. Thornberry Guthrie Miller HOLDING) on which further proceedings The Clerk will redesignate the Timmons Haaland Moolenaar Tipton were postponed and on which the noes amendment. Hagedorn Moore Titus prevailed by voice vote. The Clerk redesignated the amend- Harder (CA) Morelle Tlaib ment. Hartzler Moulton The Clerk will redesignate the Hastings Mucarsel-Powell Tonko amendment. RECORDED VOTE Hayes Mullin Torres (CA) The Clerk redesignated the amend- The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Heck Murphy Torres Small (NM) ment. has been demanded. Herrera Beutler Nadler Higgins (NY) Napolitano Trahan RECORDED VOTE A recorded vote was ordered. Trone Hill (AR) Neal The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote The vote was taken by electronic de- Turner Hill (CA) Neguse has been demanded. vice, and there were—ayes 351, noes 70, Himes Newhouse Underwood Upton A recorded vote was ordered. not voting 16, as follows: Holding Norcross Hollingsworth Norton Van Drew The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- [Roll No. 191] Horn, Kendra S. Nunes Vargas minute vote. Veasey AYES—351 Horsford O’Halleran The vote was taken by electronic de- Houlahan Ocasio-Cortez Vela Adams Boyle, Brendan Cisneros Hoyer Omar Vela´ zquez vice, and there were—ayes 184, noes 237, F. Clark (MA) Aguilar Hudson Pallone Visclosky not voting 16, as follows: Brady Clarke (NY) Allred Huffman Panetta Wagner Brindisi Clay [Roll No. 192] Amodei Hunter Pappas Walberg Brooks (IN) Cleaver Armstrong Hurd (TX) Pascrell Walden AYES—184 Brown (MD) Clyburn Arrington Jackson Lee Payne Wasserman Brownley (CA) Cohen Aderholt Brooks (IN) Comer Axne Jayapal Perlmutter Schultz Allen Buchanan Conaway Bacon Buchanan Cole Waters Bucshon Collins (NY) Jeffries Peters Amodei Buck Cook Baird Watkins Burgess Conaway Johnson (GA) Peterson Armstrong Bucshon Crawford Balderson Watson Coleman Bustos Connolly Johnson (OH) Phillips Arrington Budd Crenshaw Barr Webster (FL) Butterfield Cooper Johnson (SD) Plaskett Babin Burchett Curtis Barraga´ n Welch Calvert Correa Johnson (TX) Pocan Bacon Burgess Davidson (OH) Beatty Carbajal Costa Joyce (OH) Porter Westerman Baird Byrne Davis, Rodney Bera Carson (IN) Courtney Joyce (PA) Pressley Wexton Balderson Calvert DesJarlais Bergman Cartwright Cox (CA) Kaptur Price (NC) Wild Banks Carter (GA) Diaz-Balart Beyer Case Craig Katko Quigley Wilson (FL) Barr Carter (TX) Duffy Bilirakis Casten (IL) Crawford Keating Radewagen Wilson (SC) Bergman Chabot Duncan Bishop (GA) Castor (FL) Crenshaw Kelly (IL) Raskin Wittman Biggs Cheney Dunn Blumenauer Castro (TX) Crist Kelly (PA) Reed Womack Bilirakis Cloud Estes Blunt Rochester Chabot Crow Kennedy Reschenthaler Yarmuth Bost Cole Ferguson Bonamici Chu, Judy Cuellar Khanna Rice (NY) Young Brady Collins (GA) Fleischmann Bost Cicilline Cunningham Kildee Rice (SC) Zeldin Brooks (AL) Collins (NY) Flores

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Neal Ruiz Taylor Collins (NY) Johnson (OH) Pressley Fulcher LaHood Rouzer Neguse Ruppersberger Thompson (CA) Comer Johnson (TX) Price (NC) Gaetz LaMalfa Rutherford Norcross Rush Thompson (MS) Connolly Joyce (OH) Quigley Gallagher Lamborn Scalise Norton Sablan Titus Cook Joyce (PA) Radewagen Gianforte Latta Schweikert O’Halleran Sa´ nchez Tlaib Cooper Kaptur Raskin Gibbs Lesko Scott, Austin Ocasio-Cortez Sarbanes Tonko Correa Katko Reed Gohmert Long Sensenbrenner Omar Scanlon Torres (CA) Costa Keating Rice (NY) Gonzalez (OH) Loudermilk Shimkus Pallone Schakowsky Torres Small Courtney Kelly (IL) Rice (SC) Gonza´ lez-Colo´ n Lucas Simpson Panetta Schiff (NM) Cox (CA) Kennedy Rodgers (WA) (PR) Luetkemeyer Smith (MO) Pappas Schneider Trahan Craig Khanna Rose (NY) Pascrell Schrader Crenshaw Kildee Gooden Marchant Smith (NE) Trone Rouda Payne Schrier Crist Kilmer Gosar Marshall Smucker Underwood Roybal-Allard Granger Massie Perlmutter Scott (VA) Crow Kim Spano Van Drew Ruiz Graves (GA) Mast Peters Scott, David Cuellar Kind Stauber Vargas Ruppersberger Graves (LA) McCarthy Peterson Serrano Cunningham King (NY) Stefanik Veasey Rush Graves (MO) McCaul Phillips Sewell (AL) Davids (KS) Kinzinger Steil Vela Sablan Green (TN) McClintock Pingree Shalala Davis (CA) Kirkpatrick Sa´ nchez Steube Vela´ zquez Griffith McHenry Plaskett Sherman Davis, Danny K. Krishnamoorthi Sarbanes Stewart Visclosky Grothman McKinley Pocan Sherrill Davis, Rodney Kuster (NH) Scanlon Stivers Wasserman Guthrie Meadows Porter Sires Dean Lamb Schiff Thompson (PA) Schultz Hagedorn Meuser Pressley Slotkin DeFazio Langevin Schneider Thornberry Waters Harris Miller Price (NC) Smith (WA) DeGette Larsen (WA) Schrader Timmons Watson Coleman Hartzler Mitchell Quigley Soto DeLauro Larson (CT) Schrier Tipton Welch Hern, Kevin Moolenaar Raskin Spanberger DelBene Lawrence Scott (VA) Turner Wexton Herrera Beutler Mooney (WV) Rice (NY) Speier Delgado Lawson (FL) Scott, David Hice (GA) Mullin Upton Rose (NY) Stanton Wild Demings Lee (CA) Wagner Serrano Hill (AR) Newhouse Rouda Stevens Wilson (FL) DeSaulnier Lee (NV) Sewell (AL) Holding Norman Walberg Roy Suozzi Yarmuth Deutch Levin (CA) Walden Shalala Hollingsworth Nunes Dingell Levin (MI) Sherman Walorski NOT VOTING—16 Doggett Lewis Hudson Palazzo Sherrill Waltz Doyle, Michael Lieu, Ted Huizenga Palmer Abraham Gabbard Smith (NJ) Shimkus Watkins F. Lipinski Hunter Pence Bass Olson Swalwell (CA) Sires Weber (TX) Engel Loebsack Hurd (TX) Perry Bishop (UT) Richmond Walker Slotkin Johnson (LA) Posey Webster (FL) ´ Escobar Lofgren Cardenas Rooney (FL) Wenstrup Smith (NJ) Johnson (OH) Radewagen Westerman Eshoo Long Cummings Ryan Smith (WA) Johnson (SD) Ratcliffe Williams Espaillat Lowenthal Emmer San Nicolas Smucker Jordan Reed Wilson (SC) Evans Lowey Soto Joyce (OH) Reschenthaler Wittman ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Finkenauer Luetkemeyer Spanberger Joyce (PA) Rice (SC) Womack Fitzpatrick Luja´ n The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Spano Katko Riggleman Woodall Fletcher Luria There is 1 minute remaining. Speier Kelly (MS) Roby Wright Flores Lynch Stanton Kelly (PA) Rodgers (WA) Yoho Fortenberry Malinowski 1749 Stauber King (IA) Roe, David P. Young b Foster Maloney, Stefanik King (NY) Rogers (AL) Zeldin Messrs. RUSH, ROUDA, PHILLIPS, Frankel Carolyn B. Fudge Maloney, Sean Steil and Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL changed Stevens NOES—237 Gallagher Marshall their vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Gallego Matsui Stivers Adams DeFazio Johnson (TX) So the amendment was rejected. Garamendi McAdams Suozzi Aguilar DeGette Kaptur Takano The result of the vote was announced Garcı´a (IL) McBath Allred DeLauro Keating Garcia (TX) McCaul Taylor Amash DelBene Kelly (IL) as above recorded. Gianforte McCollum Thompson (CA) Axne Delgado Kennedy Thompson (MS) AMENDMENT NO. 11 OFFERED BY MR. Gibbs McEachin Barraga´ n Demings Khanna Thompson (PA) MALINOWSKI Golden McGovern Beatty DeSaulnier Kildee Gomez McHenry Tipton Bera Deutch Kilmer The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Gonzalez (OH) McKinley Titus Beyer Dingell Kim business is the demand for a recorded Gonzalez (TX) McNerney Tlaib Bishop (GA) Doggett Kind vote on the amendment offered by the Gonza´ lez-Colo´ n Meeks Tonko Blumenauer Doyle, Michael Kirkpatrick (PR) Meng Torres (CA) Blunt Rochester F. Krishnamoorthi gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Gottheimer Moolenaar Torres Small Bonamici Engel Kuster (NH) MALINOWSKI) on which further pro- Graves (LA) Moore (NM) Boyle, Brendan Escobar Lamb ceedings were postponed and on which Graves (MO) Morelle Trahan F. Eshoo Langevin the ayes prevailed by voice vote. Green (TX) Moulton Trone Brindisi Espaillat Larsen (WA) Griffith Mucarsel-Powell Turner Brown (MD) Evans Larson (CT) The Clerk will redesignate the Grothman Murphy Underwood Brownley (CA) Finkenauer Lawrence amendment. Guest Nadler Upton Bustos Fitzpatrick Lawson (FL) The Clerk redesignated the amend- Guthrie Napolitano Van Drew Butterfield Fletcher Lee (CA) Haaland Neal Vargas Carbajal Foster Lee (NV) ment. Hagedorn Neguse Veasey Carson (IN) Frankel Levin (CA) RECORDED VOTE Harder (CA) Newhouse Vela Cartwright Fudge Levin (MI) The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Hartzler Norcross Vela´ zquez Case Gallego Lewis Hastings Norton Visclosky Casten (IL) Garamendi Lieu, Ted has been demanded. Hayes O’Halleran Wagner Castor (FL) Garcı´a (IL) Lipinski A recorded vote was ordered. Heck Ocasio-Cortez Walden Castro (TX) Garcia (TX) Loebsack The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Herrera Beutler Omar Waltz Chu, Judy Golden Lofgren Higgins (NY) Pallone Wasserman Cicilline Gomez Lowenthal minute vote. Hill (CA) Panetta Schultz Cisneros Gonzalez (TX) Lowey The vote was taken by electronic de- Himes Pappas Waters Clark (MA) Gottheimer Luja´ n vice, and there were—ayes 302, noes 117, Horn, Kendra S. Pascrell Watkins Clarke (NY) Green (TX) Luria not voting 18, as follows: Horsford Payne Watson Coleman Clay Grijalva Lynch Houlahan Perlmutter Welch Cleaver Guest Malinowski [Roll No. 193] Hoyer Peters Wexton Cline Haaland Maloney, AYES—302 Huffman Peterson Wild Clyburn Harder (CA) Carolyn B. Hurd (TX) Phillips Wilson (FL) Cohen Hastings Maloney, Sean Adams Bonamici Carter (TX) Jackson Lee Pingree Yarmuth Connolly Hayes Matsui Aguilar Bost Cartwright Jayapal Plaskett Young Cooper Heck McAdams Allred Boyle, Brendan Case Jeffries Pocan Zeldin Correa Higgins (LA) McBath Armstrong F. Casten (IL) Costa Higgins (NY) McCollum Arrington Brindisi Castor (FL) NOES—117 Axne Courtney Hill (CA) McEachin Brooks (IN) Castro (TX) Aderholt Brady Collins (GA) Bacon Cox (CA) Himes McGovern Brown (MD) Chabot Allen Brooks (AL) Conaway Balderson Craig Horn, Kendra S. McNerney Brownley (CA) Chu, Judy Amash Buck Crawford Barraga´ n Crist Horsford Meeks Buchanan Cicilline Amodei Budd Curtis Beatty Crow Houlahan Meng Bucshon Cisneros Babin Burchett Davidson (OH) Bera Cuellar Hoyer Moore Burgess Clark (MA) Baird Byrne DesJarlais Beyer Cunningham Huffman Morelle Bustos Clarke (NY) Banks Carter (GA) Diaz-Balart Bilirakis Davids (KS) Jackson Lee Moulton Butterfield Clay Barr Cheney Duffy Bishop (GA) Davis (CA) Jayapal Mucarsel-Powell Calvert Cleaver Bergman Cline Duncan Blumenauer Davis, Danny K. Jeffries Murphy Carbajal Clyburn Biggs Cloud Dunn Dean Johnson (GA) Nadler Blunt Rochester Carson (IN) Cohen

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Gaetz Loudermilk Rutherford Cook Joyce (PA) Raskin Davidson (OH) King (IA) Roy Gohmert Lucas Scalise Cooper Kaptur Reed DesJarlais Kustoff (TN) Rutherford Gooden Marchant Schweikert Correa Katko Rice (NY) Duffy LaHood Scalise Gosar Massie Scott, Austin Duncan LaMalfa Costa Keating Rice (SC) Schweikert Granger Mast Sensenbrenner Courtney Kelly (IL) Dunn Lamborn Rodgers (WA) Simpson Graves (GA) McCarthy Simpson Cox (CA) Kennedy Estes Latta Rose (NY) Smith (MO) Green (TN) McClintock Smith (MO) Craig Khanna Rouda Ferguson Lesko Smith (NE) Harris Meadows Smith (NE) Crenshaw Kildee Rouzer Fleischmann Loudermilk Stauber Hern, Kevin Meuser Steube Crist Kilmer Roybal-Allard Foxx (NC) Lucas Steube Hice (GA) Miller Stewart Crow Kim Ruiz Fulcher Marchant Higgins (LA) Mitchell Thornberry Cuellar Kind Ruppersberger Gaetz Massie Stewart Hill (AR) Mooney (WV) Timmons Cunningham King (NY) Rush Gibbs Mast Thornberry Holding Mullin Walberg Davids (KS) Kinzinger Sablan Gohmert McCarthy Timmons Hollingsworth Norman Walorski Davis (CA) Kirkpatrick Sa´ nchez Gooden McClintock Tipton Hudson Nunes Weber (TX) Davis, Danny K. Krishnamoorthi Sarbanes Gosar Meadows Walberg Huizenga Palazzo Webster (FL) Davis, Rodney Kuster (NH) Scanlon Granger Meuser Walorski Hunter Palmer Westerman Dean Lamb Schakowsky Graves (GA) Miller Weber (TX) Johnson (LA) Pence Williams DeFazio Langevin Schiff Green (TN) Mooney (WV) Webster (FL) Johnson (SD) Perry Wilson (SC) DeGette Larsen (WA) Schneider Guest Mullin Westerman Jordan Posey Wittman DeLauro Larson (CT) Schrader Harris Norman Williams Kelly (MS) Ratcliffe Womack DelBene Lawrence Schrier Hern, Kevin Palazzo Wittman Kelly (PA) Reschenthaler Hice (GA) Woodall Delgado Lawson (FL) Scott (VA) Pence Womack King (IA) Riggleman Wright Higgins (LA) Perry Demings Lee (CA) Scott, Austin Woodall Kustoff (TN) Roby Yoho DeSaulnier Lee (NV) Hill (AR) Posey Scott, David Wright Deutch Levin (CA) Sensenbrenner Hollingsworth Reschenthaler NOT VOTING—18 Huizenga Riggleman Yoho Diaz-Balart Levin (MI) Serrano Dingell Lewis Abraham Gabbard Ryan Sewell (AL) NOT VOTING—17 Bass Grijalva San Nicolas Doggett Lieu, Ted Shalala Bishop (UT) Olson Schakowsky Doyle, Michael Lipinski Sherman Abraham Gabbard Ryan ´ F. Loebsack Cardenas Richmond Swalwell (CA) Sherrill Bass Nunes San Nicolas Engel Lofgren Cummings Rooney (FL) Walker Shimkus Bishop (UT) Olson Swalwell (CA) Escobar Long ´ Emmer Rose, John W. Wenstrup Sires Cardenas Ratcliffe Walker Eshoo Lowenthal Slotkin Cummings Richmond Wenstrup ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Espaillat Lowey Emmer Rooney (FL) Smith (NJ) Evans Luetkemeyer The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Smith (WA) Finkenauer Luja´ n ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR There is 1 minute remaining. Smucker Fitzpatrick Luria Soto The Acting CHAIR (Ms. KENDRA S. Fletcher Lynch Spanberger HORN of Oklahoma) (during the vote). Flores Malinowski b 1754 Spano Fortenberry Maloney, There is 1 minute remaining. Messrs. STEWART and CURTIS Foster Carolyn B. Speier Stanton b 1801 changed their vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Frankel Maloney, Sean Fudge Marshall Stefanik So the amendment was agreed to. Mr. BUCHANAN changed his vote Steil Gallagher Matsui The result of the vote was announced from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Gallego McAdams Stevens Garamendi McBath Stivers as above recorded. So the amendment was agreed to. Suozzi The result of the vote was announced Garcı´a (IL) McCaul The Acting CHAIR. There being no Garcia (TX) McCollum Takano further amendments, under the rule, as above recorded. Gianforte McEachin Taylor Thompson (CA) the Committee rises. AMENDMENT NO. 12 OFFERED BY MS. WILD Golden McGovern Gomez McHenry Thompson (MS) Accordingly, the Committee rose; The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Gonzalez (OH) McKinley Thompson (PA) and the Speaker pro tempore (Ms. Titus business is the demand for a recorded Gonzalez (TX) McNerney UNDERWOOD) having assumed the chair, vote on the amendment offered by the Gonza´ lez-Colo´ n Meeks Tlaib Tonko Ms. KENDRA S. HORN of Oklahoma, Act- gentlewoman from Pennsylvania (Ms. (PR) Meng Gottheimer Mitchell Torres (CA) ing Chair of the Committee of the WILD) on which further proceedings Graves (LA) Moolenaar Torres Small Whole House on the state of the Union, (NM) were postponed and on which the ayes Graves (MO) Moore reported that that Committee, having prevailed by voice vote. Green (TX) Morelle Trahan Griffith Moulton Trone had under consideration the bill (H.R. The Clerk will redesignate the Grijalva Mucarsel-Powell Turner 986) to provide that certain guidance amendment. Grothman Murphy Underwood related to waivers for State innovation Upton The Clerk redesignated the amend- Guthrie Nadler under the Patient Protection and Af- ment. Haaland Napolitano Van Drew Hagedorn Neal Vargas fordable Care Act shall have no force or RECORDED VOTE Harder (CA) Neguse Veasey effect, and, pursuant to House Resolu- The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Hartzler Newhouse Vela tion 357, she reported the bill back to Hastings Norcross Vela´ zquez has been demanded. Hayes Norton Visclosky the House with sundry amendments A recorded vote was ordered. Heck O’Halleran Wagner adopted in the Committee of the The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Herrera Beutler Ocasio-Cortez Walden Whole. minute vote. Higgins (NY) Omar Waltz Hill (CA) Pallone Wasserman The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under The vote was taken by electronic de- Himes Palmer Schultz the rule, the previous question is or- vice, and there were—ayes 308, noes 112, Holding Panetta Waters dered. not voting 17, as follows: Horn, Kendra S. Pappas Watkins Is a separate vote demanded on any Horsford Pascrell Watson Coleman [Roll No. 194] Houlahan Payne Welch amendment reported from the Com- AYES—308 Hoyer Perlmutter Wexton mittee of the Whole? If not, the Chair Hudson Peters Wild will put them en gros. Adams Bonamici Carter (TX) Huffman Peterson Wilson (FL) Aguilar Bost Cartwright Hunter Phillips Wilson (SC) The amendments were agreed to. Allred Boyle, Brendan Case Hurd (TX) Pingree Yarmuth The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Armstrong F. Casten (IL) Jackson Lee Plaskett Young question is on the engrossment and Arrington Brindisi Castor (FL) Jayapal Pocan Zeldin Axne Brooks (IN) Castro (TX) third reading of the bill. Bacon Brown (MD) Chabot NOES—112 The bill was ordered to be engrossed Barraga´ n Brownley (CA) Chu, Judy and read a third time, and was read the Beatty Buchanan Cicilline Aderholt Banks Bucshon Bera Burgess Cisneros Allen Barr Budd third time. Beyer Bustos Clark (MA) Amash Bergman Burchett MOTION TO RECOMMIT Bilirakis Butterfield Clarke (NY) Amodei Biggs Byrne Mr. WALDEN. Madam Speaker, I Bishop (GA) Calvert Clay Babin Brady Carter (GA) Blumenauer Carbajal Cleaver Baird Brooks (AL) Cheney have a motion to recommit at the Blunt Rochester Carson (IN) Clyburn Balderson Buck Cline desk.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:16 May 10, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MY7.035 H09MYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE H3548 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2019 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the anteed availability and renewability of lawsuit, protections for Americans gentleman opposed to the bill? health insurance, like the prohibition with preexisting conditions, except the Mr. WALDEN. Oh, yes, I am, Madam on using health status to vary pre- Democrats and the Rules Committee Speaker, in its current form. miums, and the prohibition on pre- refuse to allow that amendment to be The SPEAKER pro tempore. The existing conditions exclusions. considered on the House floor. They Clerk will report the motion to recom- Moreover, the President’s guidance would not do that, because it was my mit. stipulates that any section 1332 waiver amendment; it is my bill. The Clerk read as follows: will need to carefully account for any I have been pleading to have this bill Mr. Walden moves to recommit the bill impact on the individual market risk considered so we can lock into statute H.R. 986 to the Committee on Energy and pool and guarantee—guarantee—that protections for Americans’ preexisting Commerce with instructions to report the access to coverage is at least as com- conditions. They want the argument. same back to the House forthwith with the prehensive and as affordable as would following amendments: They want the politics. They don’t Page 3, strike lines 3 through 5, and insert exist without the waiver. want the policy. the following: Now, this is fully explained, Madam We are for innovation; we are for SECTION 1. FINDINGS. Speaker, in the letter I have here from lower premiums; we are for more con- Congress finds the following: the head of CMS, Seema Verma, and I sumer choice; and we are for driving (1) On October 24, 2018, the Administration want to quote directly from it because down the cost of healthcare in America published new guidance to carry out section I think it is important for our Members so people have coverage they can af- 1332 of the Patient Protection and Affordable to understand the facts of the matter ford, Madam Chair. That is what our Care Act (42 U.S.C. 18052) entitled ‘‘State Re- here, because facts matter. motion to recommit will do, and I urge lief and Empowerment Waivers’’ (83 Fed. ‘‘To be very clear, the 2018 guidance Reg. 53575). our support. (2) The new guidance does not amend such does nothing to erode,’’ I am going to Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- section 1332 and does not permit the Sec- say ObamaCare or the Affordable Care ance of my time. retary of Health and Human Services to Act’s ‘‘preexisting condition provi- Ms. SLOTKIN. Madam Speaker, I waive protections for individuals with pre- sions’’—nothing—‘‘which cannot be claim the time in opposition. existing conditions, including guaranteed waived under section 1332. Section 1332 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- availability and renewability of health in- does not permit States to waive Public tlewoman from Michigan is recognized surance, the prohibition on using health sta- Health Service Act requirements such for 5 minutes. tus to vary premiums, and the prohibition on as guaranteed availability and renew- preexisting conditions exclusions. Ms. SLOTKIN. Madam Speaker, I rise (3) Moreover, this guidance stipulates that ability of health insurance, the prohi- because this motion to recommit is any section 1332 waiver will need to carefully bition on using health status to vary simply another attempt to take away account for any impact on the individual premiums, and the prohibition on pre- protections for people with preexisting market risk pool and guarantee that access existing conditions exclusions.’’ conditions. to coverage is at least as comprehensive and Now why are we here? Why are we Madam Speaker, at face value, the affordable as would exist without the waiver. having this discussion? Because people amendment appears to maintain pro- Page 3, line 17, insert before the period the at home can’t afford the health insur- tections for people with preexisting following: ‘‘, including if such substantially similar guidance or rule would allow a State ance they are being peddled, and we conditions, but make no mistake, no to waive such requirements as guaranteed want States to be able to innovate and matter the language included in this availability and renewability of health in- cut costs for consumers. That is why MTR, the goal of the 1332 guidance ex- surance, the prohibition on using health sta- we are here. That is what we are for. pands and promotes junk plans that tus to vary premiums, or the prohibition on Democrats don’t want that. Demo- discriminate against people with pre- preexisting conditions exclusions’’. crats are opposed to letting States in- existing conditions. These plans also The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- novate, apparently. And let’s look at make comprehensive coverage for peo- tleman from Oregon is recognized for 5 what happens. ple with preexisting conditions more minutes. Madam Speaker, according to Health expensive. Mr. WALDEN. Madam Speaker, this and Human Services Administrator It is not enough to say, my col- bill is blatantly political in its title. Seema Verma, Grand Island, Nebraska, leagues, that you protect preexisting The misleading title of the bill con- a 60-year-old couple making $70,000 a conditions. It is what happens on the firms the Democratic majority’s pas- year is paying about $38,000 for their ground that matters. sion to score political points instead of insurance premiums, and that plan, b 1815 governing. Madam Speaker, they claim under ObamaCare, gets them an $11,100 the agenda is ‘‘for the people.’’ This deductible. If my colleagues are serious about bill is ‘‘for the politics’’ and the TV $38,000 in premiums, $11,000 in protecting Americans with preexisting ads. deductibles, and they call that cov- conditions, I urge them to oppose this This motion to recommit is simple, erage. I call that unaffordable. amendment, support the underlying Madam Speaker. First, it strikes the Now, meanwhile, we have seven bill, and join us in doing what the Democrats’ misleading title, and it in- States that have used the authority American public has made very clear cludes findings to make clear that, under the last administration. See, they want. under current law, Health and Human ObamaCare allows this 1332; Trump ex- While Members of the other party Services cannot waive protections for pands it. They have been able to drive may claim they are ready to work to individuals with preexisting condi- down premiums by 19.9 percent. My protect individuals, their actions tell a tions, period. They are protected. State, it is 6 percent; other States have different story. Second, Madam Speaker, the motion been more. Alaska, New Jersey, other Madam Speaker, 2 years ago, exactly to recommit would prohibit the Secre- States have taken advantage of this. this week, most House Republicans taries of HHS and Treasury from re- Republicans and Democrats agree we voted overwhelmingly for a bill that issuing substantially similar guidance, will always protect people with pre- would have gutted the ACA and weak- including guidance that allows the existing conditions. We will always do ened protections for people with pre- State to waive guaranteed availability that. They can run their ads; they can existing conditions. and renewability of health insurance, deceive people; they can mislead peo- My colleagues—including you, sir— the prohibition on using health status ple, Madam Speaker; but we will al- stood on the White House lawn and to vary premiums, and the prohibition ways fight to protect people with pre- celebrated that bill and would have on preexisting conditions exclusions. existing conditions—always. Our plan made it more difficult for people with Madam Speaker, the Trump adminis- last year did it. Our plan this year does preexisting conditions. tration guidance does not amend sec- it. A few courageous Republicans, who I tion 1332. It does not permit the Sec- I will tell you what, Madam Speaker. applaud—including the late Senator retary of Health and Human Services We would have a vote today on the John McCain—joined Democratic Mem- to waive protections for individuals House floor to do that, to actually en- bers and Senators in preventing this with preexisting conditions, like guar- shrine in statute, irrespective of the bill from becoming law.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:16 May 10, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MY7.098 H09MYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE May 9, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3549 You can boo John McCain if you There was no objection. Casten (IL) Hoyer Perlmutter want. Castor (FL) Huffman Peters The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Castro (TX) Jackson Lee Peterson Since then, the administration has question is on the motion to recommit. Chu, Judy Jayapal Phillips tried every play in the book to under- The question was taken; and the Cicilline Jeffries Pingree cut, sabotage, skirt protections in the Speaker pro tempore announced that Cisneros Johnson (GA) Pocan ACA, including protections for people Clark (MA) Johnson (TX) Porter the noes appeared to have it. Clarke (NY) Kaptur Pressley with preexisting conditions. RECORDED VOTE Clay Keating Price (NC) We currently have an open suit from Cleaver Kelly (IL) Mr. WALDEN. Madam Speaker, I de- Quigley your side that is meant to invalidate Clyburn Kennedy Raskin the entirety of the ACA, including pro- mand a recorded vote. Cohen Khanna Rice (NY) Connolly Kildee tections for people with preexisting A recorded vote was ordered. Rose (NY) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Cooper Kilmer Rouda conditions. Correa Kim Roy I stand in opposition to this motion ant to clause 9 of rule XX, the Chair Costa Kind Roybal-Allard because the issue of protecting people will reduce to 5 minutes the minimum Courtney Kirkpatrick Ruiz time for any electronic vote on the Cox (CA) Krishnamoorthi Ruppersberger with preexisting conditions is deeply Craig Kuster (NH) question of passage. This is a 5-minute Rush personal to me, as it is to so many peo- Crist Lamb Sa´ nchez ple in this room and in our districts. vote. Crow Langevin Sarbanes My mom passed away in 2011 from The vote was taken by electronic de- Cuellar Larsen (WA) Scanlon Cunningham Larson (CT) Schakowsky ovarian cancer, and when she was diag- vice, and there were—ayes 182, noes 231, Davids (KS) Lawrence not voting 18, as follows: Schiff nosed, she did not have healthcare. She Davis (CA) Lawson (FL) Schneider Davis, Danny K. Lee (CA) had struggled to afford healthcare her [Roll No. 195] Schrader Dean Lee (NV) Schrier entire life. DeFazio Levin (CA) AYES—182 Scott (VA) She had breast cancer as a 31-year DeGette Levin (MI) Aderholt Gonzalez (OH) Mullin Scott, David DeLauro Lewis old mom, leaving her with a pre- Allen Gooden Newhouse Serrano DelBene Lieu, Ted existing condition for the rest of her Amodei Gosar Sewell (AL) Norman Delgado Lipinski Armstrong Granger Shalala life. When she lost her job in 2002, she Palazzo Demings Loebsack Arrington Graves (GA) Sherman lost her insurance, and it was impos- Palmer DeSaulnier Lofgren Babin Graves (LA) Sherrill Pence Deutch Lowenthal sible to find coverage that she could af- Bacon Graves (MO) Sires Posey Dingell Lowey 1 2 Baird Green (TN) Slotkin ford. She went 5 ⁄ years with no insur- Reed Doggett Luja´ n Balderson Griffith Smith (WA) ance, no checkup, no gynecological Reschenthaler Doyle, Michael Luria Banks Grothman Soto Rice (SC) F. Lynch exam, no one saying ‘‘you should get Barr Guest Riggleman Engel Malinowski Spanberger tested.’’ Bergman Guthrie Roby Escobar Maloney, Speier Biggs Hagedorn In 2008, we finally helped her get in- Roe, David P. Eshoo Carolyn B. Stanton Bilirakis Harris surance. Because of her preexisting Rogers (AL) Espaillat Maloney, Sean Stevens Bost Hartzler Rogers (KY) Evans Massie Suozzi condition, it was $1,000 a month and a Brady Hern, Kevin Rose, John W. Finkenauer Matsui Takano $10,000 deductible. She let it lapse and Brooks (AL) Herrera Beutler Rouzer Fletcher McAdams Thompson (CA) Brooks (IN) Hice (GA) walked into an ER a few months later Rutherford Foster McBath Thompson (MS) Buchanan Higgins (LA) and was diagnosed with stage IV ovar- Scalise Frankel McCollum Titus Buck Hill (AR) Schweikert Fudge McEachin Tlaib ian cancer. Bucshon Holding Scott, Austin Gallego McGovern Tonko Now, I am sure my colleagues on the Budd Hudson Sensenbrenner Garamendi McNerney Torres (CA) Burchett Huizenga other side of the aisle know exactly Shimkus Garcı´a (IL) Meeks Torres Small Burgess Hunter what it is like to have a loved one get Simpson Garcia (TX) Meng (NM) Byrne Hurd (TX) Smith (MO) Golden Moore Trahan a terminal diagnosis. Your life as you Calvert Johnson (LA) Smith (NE) Gomez Morelle Trone Carter (GA) Johnson (OH) know it explodes. Smith (NJ) Gonzalez (TX) Moulton Underwood Carter (TX) Johnson (SD) And that same week and that same Smucker Gottheimer Mucarsel-Powell Van Drew Chabot Jordan Spano Green (TX) Murphy Vargas month that my life was exploding, was Cheney Joyce (OH) Grijalva Nadler Veasey the same week and the same month Cline Joyce (PA) Stauber Haaland Napolitano Vela Cloud Katko Stefanik that I spent filing the paperwork for Harder (CA) Neal Vela´ zquez Cole Kelly (MS) Steil my mom to declare bankruptcy. So, no Hastings Neguse Visclosky Collins (GA) Kelly (PA) Steube Hayes Norcross Wasserman one should be gouged because they hap- Collins (NY) King (IA) Stewart Heck O’Halleran Schultz pen to be born with a preexisting con- Comer King (NY) Stivers Higgins (NY) Ocasio-Cortez Waters Conaway Kinzinger Taylor dition. Hill (CA) Omar Watson Coleman Cook Kustoff (TN) Thompson (PA) We have evolved as a country, as a Himes Pallone Welch Crawford LaHood Thornberry Hollingsworth Panetta Wexton Nation, to see that, and I urge my col- Crenshaw LaMalfa Timmons Horn, Kendra S. Pappas Wild Curtis Lamborn Tipton leagues to evolve as well. Horsford Pascrell Wilson (FL) Madam Speaker, in my district pro- Davidson (OH) Latta Turner Upton Houlahan Payne Yarmuth tecting people with preexisting condi- Davis, Rodney Lesko DesJarlais Long Wagner NOT VOTING—18 tions is not a Democratic or Repub- Diaz-Balart Loudermilk Walberg Abraham Gabbard Rodgers (WA) Duffy Lucas Walden lican issue. It is what people of all po- Bass Nunes Rooney (FL) Duncan Luetkemeyer Walorski litical backgrounds are demanding of Bishop (UT) Olson Ryan Dunn Marchant Waltz Ca´ rdenas Perry Swalwell (CA) us as their representatives. Estes Marshall Watkins Cummings Ratcliffe Walker That is our mission. That is our man- Ferguson Mast Weber (TX) Emmer Richmond Wenstrup date. And to ignore the interest of our Fitzpatrick McCarthy Webster (FL) constituents at this point, is derelic- Fleischmann McCaul Westerman b 1825 Flores McClintock Williams tion of duty, plain and simple. Fortenberry McHenry Wilson (SC) So the motion to recommit was re- I urge my colleagues to join me in Foxx (NC) McKinley Wittman jected. opposing this amendment that would Fulcher Meadows Womack The result of the vote was announced hurt people like my mom. To my col- Gaetz Meuser Woodall Gallagher Miller Wright as above recorded. leagues across the aisle, do the right Gianforte Mitchell Yoho The SPEAKER pro tempore. The thing. Put people before politics. Vote Gibbs Moolenaar Young question is on the passage of the bill. against this amendment. Gohmert Mooney (WV) Zeldin The question was taken; and the Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- NOES—231 Speaker pro tempore announced that ance of my time. the ayes appeared to have it. Adams Beyer Brown (MD) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- Aguilar Bishop (GA) Brownley (CA) RECORDED VOTE bers are reminded to address their re- Allred Blumenauer Bustos Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I de- marks to the Chair. Amash Blunt Rochester Butterfield mand a recorded vote. Without objection, the previous ques- Axne Bonamici Carbajal Barraga´ n Boyle, Brendan Carson (IN) A recorded vote was ordered. tion is ordered on the motion to recom- Beatty F. Cartwright The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a mit. Bera Brindisi Case 5-minute vote.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:16 May 10, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MY7.100 H09MYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE H3550 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2019 The vote was taken by electronic de- Cheney Hollingsworth Rice (SC) munity. Too many people fear for their Cline Hudson Riggleman vice, and there were—ayes 230, noes 183, Cloud Huizenga Roby safety in their schools, on their cam- answered ‘‘present’’ 1, not voting 17, as Cole Hunter Rodgers (WA) puses, and even in their places of wor- follows: Collins (GA) Hurd (TX) Roe, David P. ship. Collins (NY) Johnson (LA) Rogers (AL) Enough is enough. We can and must [Roll No. 196] Comer Johnson (OH) Rogers (KY) AYES—230 Conaway Johnson (SD) Rose, John W. do more to stop gun violence. UNCC Cook Jordan Rouzer and the Charlotte community will Adams Gonzalez (TX) Ocasio-Cortez Crawford Joyce (OH) Roy Aguilar Gottheimer Omar never forget last week’s tragedy, and Crenshaw Joyce (PA) Rutherford Allred Green (TX) Pallone Curtis Kelly (MS) Scalise we will never forget Reed and Riley. Axne Grijalva Panetta Davidson (OH) Kelly (PA) Schweikert We will honor their memories with ac- Barraga´ n Haaland Pappas Davis, Rodney King (IA) Scott, Austin Beatty Harder (CA) tion and continue working to keep our Pascrell DesJarlais King (NY) Shimkus Bera Hastings communities safe. Payne Diaz-Balart Kinzinger Simpson Beyer Hayes Perlmutter Duffy Kustoff (TN) Smith (MO) I ask all Members and guests in the Bishop (GA) Heck Peters Duncan LaHood Smith (NE) gallery to rise for a moment of silence. Blumenauer Higgins (NY) Peterson Dunn LaMalfa Smucker Blunt Rochester Hill (CA) f Phillips Estes Lamborn Spano Bonamici Himes Pingree Ferguson Latta Stauber Boyle, Brendan Horn, Kendra S. REQUEST TO CONSIDER H.R. 962, Pocan Fleischmann Lesko Stefanik F. Horsford BORN-ALIVE ABORTION SUR- Porter Fortenberry Long Steil Brindisi Houlahan Pressley Foxx (NC) Loudermilk Steube VIVORS PROTECTION ACT Brown (MD) Hoyer Price (NC) Fulcher Lucas Stewart Brownley (CA) Huffman Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, I ask Quigley Gaetz Luetkemeyer Stivers Bustos Jackson Lee Raskin Gallagher Marchant Taylor unanimous consent that the Com- Butterfield Jayapal Rice (NY) Gianforte Marshall Thompson (PA) mittee on the Judiciary be discharged Carbajal Jeffries Rose (NY) Gibbs Massie Thornberry Carson (IN) Johnson (GA) from further consideration of H.R. 962, Gohmert Mast Timmons Cartwright Johnson (TX) Rouda Gonzalez (OH) McCarthy Tipton the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Pro- Case Kaptur Roybal-Allard Gooden McCaul Turner tection Act, which requires appropriate Casten (IL) Katko Ruiz Gosar McClintock Upton Castor (FL) Keating Ruppersberger medical care for babies who survive Granger McHenry Wagner Castro (TX) Kelly (IL) Sa´ nchez abortion procedures and imposes Graves (GA) McKinley Walberg Chu, Judy Kennedy Sarbanes Graves (LA) Meadows Walden strong criminal penalties for failure to Cicilline Khanna Scanlon Graves (MO) Meuser Walorski provide such care, and ask for its im- Cisneros Kildee Schakowsky Green (TN) Miller Waltz Clark (MA) Kilmer Schiff mediate consideration in the House. Griffith Mitchell Watkins Clarke (NY) Kim Schneider Grothman Moolenaar Weber (TX) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Clay Kind Schrader Guest Mooney (WV) Webster (FL) guidelines consistently issued by suc- Cleaver Kirkpatrick Schrier Guthrie Mullin Westerman Clyburn Krishnamoorthi Scott (VA) cessive Speakers, as recorded in sec- Hagedorn Newhouse Williams Cohen Kuster (NH) Scott, David tion 956 of the House Rules and Man- Harris Norman Wilson (SC) Connolly Lamb Sensenbrenner Hartzler Palazzo Wittman ual, the Chair is constrained not to en- Cooper Langevin Serrano Hern, Kevin Palmer Womack tertain the request unless it has been Correa Larsen (WA) Sewell (AL) Herrera Beutler Pence Woodall Costa Larson (CT) cleared by bipartisan floor and com- Shalala Hice (GA) Perry Wright Courtney Lawrence Sherman Higgins (LA) Posey Yoho mittee leadership. Cox (CA) Lawson (FL) Sherrill Hill (AR) Reed Young Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, if this Craig Lee (CA) Sires Holding Reschenthaler Zeldin unanimous consent request cannot be Crist Lee (NV) Slotkin Crow Levin (CA) Smith (NJ) ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—1 entertained, I urge the Speaker and the Cuellar Levin (MI) Smith (WA) Flores majority leader to immediately sched- Cunningham Lewis Soto ule the born-alive bill, so we can stand Davids (KS) Lieu, Ted Spanberger NOT VOTING—17 up and protect the sanctity of human Davis (CA) Lipinski Speier Abraham Gabbard Rush Davis, Danny K. Loebsack Stanton life. Bass Nunes Ryan Dean Lofgren Stevens The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Bishop (UT) Olson Swalwell (CA) DeFazio Lowenthal Suozzi DeGette Lowey Ca´ rdenas Ratcliffe Walker tlewoman is not recognized for debate. Takano DeLauro Luja´ n Cummings Richmond Wenstrup Thompson (CA) f DelBene Luria Emmer Rooney (FL) Thompson (MS) Delgado Lynch MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH Titus Demings Malinowski b 1834 Tlaib AWARENESS DeSaulnier Maloney, So the bill was passed. Deutch Carolyn B. Tonko (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given Dingell Maloney, Sean Torres (CA) The result of the vote was announced permission to address the House for 1 Doggett Matsui Torres Small as above recorded. (NM) minute and to revise and extend his re- Doyle, Michael McAdams A motion to reconsider was laid on F. McBath Trahan marks.) Engel McCollum Trone the table. Mr. PAYNE. Madam Speaker, May is Escobar McEachin Underwood Mental Health Awareness Month. Van Drew f Eshoo McGovern Madam Speaker, I rise today to Espaillat McNerney Vargas MOMENT OF SILENCE HONORING Evans Meeks Veasey honor America’s mothers and to raise Finkenauer Meng Vela VICTIMS OF UNIVERSITY OF awareness about maternal mental Fitzpatrick Moore Vela´ zquez NORTH CAROLINA SHOOTING health. Fletcher Morelle Visclosky Foster Moulton Wasserman (Ms. ADAMS asked and was given Each year in the United States, an Frankel Mucarsel-Powell Schultz permission to address the House for 1 estimated 1.3 million women suffer Fudge Murphy Waters minute.) from perinatal mood and anxiety dis- Gallego Nadler Watson Coleman Ms. ADAMS. Madam Speaker, I rise orders, such as maternal depression. Garamendi Napolitano Welch Garcı´a (IL) Neal Wexton today to honor the victims of the To all the mothers or potential Garcia (TX) Neguse Wild shooting in my district last week on mothers out there, know that maternal Golden Norcross Wilson (FL) April 30 at the University of North depression is nothing to be ashamed of. Gomez O’Halleran Yarmuth Carolina at Charlotte. It is the number one complication of NOES—183 The campus was terrorized by gun vi- pregnancy in the United States, and it Aderholt Banks Buck olence. Two promising young men, can affect women regardless of the out- Allen Barr Bucshon Ellis ‘‘Reed’’ Parlier and Riley Howell, come of the pregnancy. Do not be Amash Bergman Budd Amodei Biggs Burchett lost their lives. Four other students afraid to reach out to healthcare pro- Armstrong Bilirakis Burgess were injured in this act of senseless vi- fessionals to get treatment. Arrington Bost Byrne olence. Madam Speaker, I urge my col- Babin Brady Calvert As a mother, grandmother, and re- leagues to join me in honoring the Bacon Brooks (AL) Carter (GA) Baird Brooks (IN) Carter (TX) tired professor, my heart goes out to mothers, the survivors of maternal de- Balderson Buchanan Chabot the loved ones and the entire UNC com- pression, and the great organizations

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:16 May 10, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MY7.103 H09MYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE May 9, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3551 across the country that are supporting preventable, pregnancy-related com- sions, the President asked him to re- women’s mental health. plications. verse his recusal so that Sessions could By raising awareness, we can help This week, I joined Congresswoman direct the Department of Justice to in- protect the mental health of women AYANNA PRESSLEY and my Black Ma- vestigate and prosecute Hillary Clin- and mothers in our communities. ternal Health Caucus cofounder, Con- ton, and the ‘gist’ of the conversation f gresswoman ALMA ADAMS, to address was that the President wanted Sessions this crisis by introducing the Healthy to unrecuse from ‘all of it,’ including TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK MOMMIES Act. the special counsel’s Russia investiga- (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania The Healthy MOMMIES Act would tion.’’ asked and was given permission to ad- expand access to essential health serv- Again, the Mueller report, volume II, dress the House for 1 minute and to re- ices to improve outcomes for mothers page 107. vise and extend his remarks.) and eliminate disparities in morbidity f Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. and mortality for moms. Madam Speaker, I rise today during GUYTON UMC MEN’S BIBLE CLASS f Teacher Appreciation Week to cele- (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and brate America’s hardworking, dedi- b 1845 was given permission to address the cated, and passionate teachers. MOMENT OF SILENCE HONORING House for 1 minute and to revise and The National Education Association OFFICER ROBERT MCKEITHEN extend his remarks.) and the National PTA team up each Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam year to recognize the contributions our (Mr. PALAZZO asked and was given Speaker, I rise today to recognize the teachers make every day to shape the permission to address the House for 1 Guyton United Methodist Church minds of their students. minute and to revise and extend his re- Men’s Bible Class on the 63rd anniver- Madam Speaker, I am sure every marks.) sary of its Fifth Sunday Morning Member of the House can think of a Mr. PALAZZO. Madam Speaker, I Breakfast. Occurring on each fifth Sun- teacher who had a positive influence on rise today along with my fellow mem- day of the month, the morning break- not only their education but their life. bers of the Mississippi delegation to ex- fast has become an institution in Our teachers push students to press the sorrow and grief within our Effingham County since 1956. achieve their best, and they show stu- hearts. This week, the city of Biloxi The Bible class sends invitations dents how to realize their full poten- lost one of our law enforcement officers across Effingham County and neigh- tial. at the hands of senseless violence. boring counties, and nearly everyone Teachers are some of the most power- Officer Robert McKeithen’s end of there knows about the breakfast. By ful professionals in the entire world. watch was on May 5, 2019, when he was inviting guest speakers from a number They lend a caring hand and extend a killed in the line of duty less than an of different civic organizations, the loving heart. They make differences in hour after helping a Biloxi man out of breakfast is a unique opportunity for the lives of our students academically, his wrecked car. the citizens and religious community emotionally, and physically. McKeithen was an Air Force veteran in Effingham County to engage di- I thank every teacher in America for who served our Biloxi Police Depart- rectly in government and other types the job they do, for the hours they ment for nearly 24 years. He was a fam- of public issues. work, for the patience they show, and ily man who leaves behind a wife and Just recently, the Fifth Sunday for the impact they have on so many children. Morning Breakfast hosted a guest lives. During his time as an officer, speaker discussing his time deployed as Happy Teachers Appreciation Week. McKeithen became known for his self- a member of the U.S. Army Reserves in This Nation would be lost without less acts to put those in our commu- Bosnia and Afghanistan, as well as his them. nity first. Particularly, he was awarded service in the New York State Police f the Medal of Honor for his heroic ac- Department. tions during Hurricane Katrina, where I want to thank the Guyton United BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH he went out of his way to save the lives Methodist Church Men’s Bible Class for (Ms. UNDERWOOD asked and was of a family trapped in their home while engaging all the citizens of Effingham given permission to address the House the floodwaters were rising. County, and I am proud to have an or- for 1 minute and to revise and extend We have come to expect our law en- ganization like this in the First Con- her remarks.) forcement officers to run to the dan- gressional District of Georgia. Con- Ms. UNDERWOOD. Madam Speaker, gers we civilians run from. They choose gratulations on their 63rd anniversary. to keep our families and neighborhoods this coming Sunday, millions of Ameri- f cans will celebrate Mother’s Day. safe, never knowing if they will return While I look forward to celebrating home to their own families when their HEALTHCARE AND PREEXISTING Mother’s Day and honoring my own shift ends. CONDITIONS mom, I know that mothers deserve Our community now comes together (Mr. VAN DREW asked and was given more than to be celebrated. They de- in a time of grief mourning the loss of permission to address the House for 1 serve safe pregnancies and births, and our fallen hero. minute and to revise and extend his re- healthy lives for themselves and their Madam Speaker, at this time, I ask marks.) babies. the House to join me in a moment of si- Mr. VAN DREW. Madam Speaker, I In the 14th Congressional District of lence to honor the life and service of am grateful for the opportunity to Illinois, we are committed to this Officer Robert McKeithen. speak to the Members of the House. cause. This past weekend, I joined con- f As a dentist, I have a firsthand un- stituents and Medela employees in derstanding of the American McHenry County at the March for Ba- THE MUELLER REPORT healthcare system and the need to bies 5K, which raised tens of thousands (Mr. ENGEL asked and was given make it both accessible and affordable. of dollars to improve the health of permission to address the House for 1 I have seen the high costs of moms and babies. minute and to revise and extend his re- healthcare and how they can be dev- This could not come at a more crit- marks.) astating to those who suffer a health ical time. The maternal mortality rate Mr. ENGEL. Madam Speaker, I read emergency. in the U.S. has more than doubled over from the Mueller report, volume II, Additionally, those with preexisting the last 30 years. It is a crisis. page 107: ‘‘At some point after the May conditions should not feel under the Underlying this crisis are alarming 17, 2017, appointment of the special constant threat of losing or not being disparities. Black women are nearly counsel, then-Attorney General Ses- able to obtain coverage. four times more likely than White sions recalled, the President called him We must protect our families and our women, and more than twice as likely at home and asked if Sessions would small businesses, including those with than women of other races, to die from ‘unrecuse’ himself. According to Ses- preexisting conditions, and work to

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I look forward to and prescription drugs. cannot let this administration forget working with my colleagues to invest This week, we voted to lower pre- the chaos it created in so many peo- in our schools, reduce class sizes, and scription prices and to protect those ple’s lives, and we must stop the racist ensure our teachers have the resources with preexisting conditions. We must policies it continues to push. they need to educate the next genera- continue to work together right here in f tion. the House in a bipartisan way to do NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS f what is right and to make healthcare WEEK more accessible for all of the American REMEMBERING WESTLAND people. (Mr. LAMALFA asked and was given FIREFIGHTER BRIAN WOEHLKE permission to address the House for 1 f (Ms. TLAIB asked and was given per- minute and to revise and extend his re- mission to address the House for 1 RECOGNIZING BOREALIS, BOROUGE marks.) minute and to revise and extend her re- IN TAYLORSVILLE, NORTH CARO- Mr. LAMALFA. Madam Speaker, I marks.) LINA rise today to recognize National Small Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, 6 years (Ms. FOXX of North Carolina asked Business Week. ago yesterday, Westland firefighter and was given permission to address There are over 30 million small busi- Brian Woehlke made the ultimate sac- the House for 1 minute.) nesses across the country, and over rifice when he died courageously bat- Ms. FOXX of North Carolina. Madam half of the American workforce is ei- tling a blaze at a local strip mall. Speaker, I rise to recognize the inau- ther employed by a small business or Brian, who was born in Detroit, cer- guration of the Borealis, Borouge plant operates one. tainly was courageous, and he lost his in Taylorsville, North Carolina. It is With April’s strong jobs report and life after the 29 short years he had been the first of the company’s North Amer- the unemployment rate reaching the on this Earth. ican facilities dedicated to automotive lowest in 50 years—a truly unprece- On the sixth anniversary of his tragic materials production and is well posi- dented level of 3.6 percent—it is clear passing, let us remember him and his tioned to source suppliers and original American small businesses are thriv- loving family that survives him, in- equipment manufacturers in the ing. cluding his wife, Jennifer, and his There is no bigger job creator. Small Southeast United States. daughter, Ava. We thank them for businesses are the mainstay of our It is exciting to see another way that their selflessness and bravery, and we economy, a big reason why it is boom- progrowth policies adopted by the honor them by offering unwavering North Carolina State Legislature and ing. Two out of three jobs created in the support for the men and women who this body last Congress are attracting U.S. are within a small business. Last continue to serve as our first respond- capital and creating new jobs. month, there were 263,000 nonfarm jobs ers across the country. The investment by Borealis also says created, surpassing most predictions. f much about the high caliber of people Indeed, our economy is doing quite in Taylorsville. They are entrepre- COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR OF well and, as a result, so are our small neurial-minded and working hard to COMMITTEE ON TRANSPOR- business owners. I believe the grow their business community. Begin- TATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE progrowth policies of the last Congress ning with 30 new full-time jobs, Bore- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. and this administration, such as tax re- alis aims to expand in the region KENDRA S. HORN of Oklahoma) laid be- form and regulatory reform, have quite through local relationships and by de- fore the House the following commu- a lot to do with it. veloping a new generation of talent. I will always be a strong supporter of nication from the Chair of the Com- I am very proud to represent the small business, and I hope this body mittee on Transportation and Infra- Taylorsville community and to see new will as well and continue to support structure; which was read and, without opportunities taking off in its econ- the policies that will help them suc- objection, referred to the Committee omy. ceed. on Appropriations: f I thank those who are hanging in COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE, FAMILIES BELONG TOGETHER there in the small business commu- nity—keep going, and keep creating. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, (Ms. HAALAND asked and was given Washington, DC, May 8, 2019. permission to address the House for 1 f Hon. NANCY PELOSI, minute.) TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Ms. HAALAND. Madam Speaker, I (Mr. PERLMUTTER asked and was rise today to stand in solidarity with DEAR MRS. SPEAKER: On May 8, 2019, pursu- given permission to address the House ant to section 3307 of Title 40, United States families suffering from this adminis- for 1 minute.) Code, the Committee on Transportation and tration’s inhumane policy of sepa- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, Infrastructure met in open session to con- rating children from their parents. I rise today to recognize Teacher Ap- sider twenty resolutions included in the Gen- Earlier this week was the 1-year an- preciation Week and honor all who in- eral Services Administration’s Capital In- niversary of this administration’s fam- spire and motivate our children every vestment and Leasing Programs. ily separation policy, and today hun- day. I have enclosed copies of the resolutions adopted. dreds of families are still separated. I want to thank all the wonderful and That means hundreds of children will Sincerely, dedicated teachers across Colorado and PETER A. DEFAZIO, not be with their mothers on Mother’s the country, including my wife, Nancy, Chairman. Day. and my sister, Cassie, who are both Enclosures. This week, I visited a Families Be- public schoolteachers. I have witnessed COMMITTEE RESOLUTION long Together art installation outside firsthand their commitment to their LEASE—DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, the Capitol by Paola Mendoza. It de- students and their schools. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, WASHINGTON, DC picted a mother reaching out in an- Being a teacher is a tough job, but guish for her child who was in a cage. one of the most important. We all have Resolved by the Committee on Transportation That is the reality for these families, and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- teachers who pushed us, counseled us, resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, and they will feel this trauma for the or took a friend or family member appropriations are authorized for a lease of rest of their lives. under their wing and shaped our lives. up to 173,000 rentable square feet of space, in- Native Americans know all too well Nowadays, too often, our teachers, in cluding 5 official parking spaces, for the De- the long-lasting trauma of govern- addition to teaching and educating us, partment of the Treasury—Internal Revenue

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION an overall utilization rate of 349 square feet to directly participate in, or benefit from or or higher per person. under this lease or any part thereof and that LEASE—DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BU- such provision provide that if this lease is REAU OF INVESTIGATION, GREATER METRO- Provided that, to the maximum extent POLITAN KANSAS CITY, MO, AREA practicable, the Administrator shall include found to have been made in violation of the in the lease contract(s) a purchase option foregoing prohibition or it is found that this Resolved by the Committee on Transportation that can be exercised at the conclusion of prohibition has been violated during the and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- the firm term of the lease. term of the lease, the lease shall be void, ex- resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, Provided further, that the General Services cept that the foregoing limitation shall not appropriations are authorized for a lease of Administration shall not delegate to any apply if the lease is entered into with a pub- up to 137,000 rentable square feet of space, in- other agency the authority granted by this licly-held corporation or publicly-held entity cluding 215 official parking spaces, for the resolution. for the general benefit of such corporation or Department of Justice—Federal Bureau of Provided further, that the Administrator entity. Investigation currently located at 1300 Sum- shall require that the delineated area of the Provided further, prior to entering into this mit Street, Kansas City, MO and 4150 North procurement is identical to the delineated lease or approving a novation agreement in- Mulberry Drive, Kansas City, MO at a pro- area included in the prospectus, except that, volving a change of ownership under this posed total annual cost of $4,658,000 for lease if the Administrator determines that the de- lease, the Administrator of General Services term of up to 20 years, a prospectus for which lineated area of the procurement should not shall require the offeror or the parties re- is attached to and included in this resolu- be identical to the delineated area included questing the novation, as applicable, to iden- tion. in the prospectus, the Administrator shall tify and disclose whether the owner of the Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- provide an explanatory statement to the leased space, including an entity involved in thority to execute an interim lease for all Committee on Transportation and Infra- the financing thereof, is a foreign person or tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution structure of the House of Representatives a foreign-owned entity; provided further, in of the new lease. prior to exercising any lease authority pro- such an instance, the Administrator of Gen- Provided that, the Administrator of General vided in this resolution. eral Services shall notify the occupant agen- Services and tenant agency(ies) agree to Provided further, not later than 30 calendar cy(ies) in writing, and consult with such oc- apply an overall utilization rate of 349 square days after the date on which a request from cupant agency(ies) regarding security con- feet or less per person, except that, if the Ad- the Chairman or Ranking Member of the cerns and necessary mitigation measures (if ministrator determines that the overall uti- Committee on Transportation and Infra- any) prior to award of the lease or approval lization rate cannot be achieved, the Admin- structure of the House of Representatives is of the novation agreement. istrator shall provide an explanatory state- received by the Administrator of General Provided that, to the maximum extent ment to the Committee on Transportation Services, the Administrator shall provide practicable, the Administrator of General and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- such Member a response in writing that pro- Services shall require that the lease procure- resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- vides any information requested regarding ment consider the availability of public thority provided in this resolution. the project. transportation consistent with agency mis- Provided that, except for interim leases as Provided further, the Administrator of Gen- sion requirements and that the space to be described above, the Administrator may not eral Services may not enter into this lease if leased be renovated for all cost effective im- enter into any leases that are below pro- it does not contain a provision barring any provements, including renewable energy up- spectus level for the purposes of meeting any individual holding a Federally-elected office, grades, water efficiency improvements, and of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- regardless of whether such individual took indoor air quality optimization, that reduce cluded in the prospectus that would result in office before or after execution of this lease, greenhouse gas emissions.

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION Provided that, to the maximum extent such provision provide that if this lease is LEASE—DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL practicable, the Administrator shall include found to have been made in violation of the BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, TAMPA, FL in the lease contract(s) a purchase option foregoing prohibition or it is found that this that can be exercised at the conclusion of Resolved by the Committee on Transportation prohibition has been violated during the the firm term of the lease. and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- term of the lease, the lease shall be void, ex- Provided further, that the General Services resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, cept that the foregoing limitation shall not Administration shall not delegate to any appropriations are authorized for a lease of apply if the lease is entered into with a pub- other agency the authority granted by this up to 138,000 rentable square feet of space, in- licly-held corporation or publicly-held entity resolution. cluding 403 official parking spaces, for the for the general benefit of such corporation or Provided further, that the Administrator entity. Department of Justice—Federal Bureau of shall require that the delineated area of the Investigation currently located at 5525 West procurement is identical to the delineated Provided further, prior to entering into this Gray Street in Tampa, FL at a proposed area included in the prospectus, except that, lease or approving a novation agreement in- total annual cost of $4,968,000 for a lease if the Administrator determines that the de- volving a change of ownership under this term of up to 20 years, a prospectus for which lineated area of the procurement should not lease, the Administrator of General Services is attached to and included in this resolu- be identical to the delineated area included shall require the offeror or the parties re- tion. in the prospectus, the Administrator shall questing the novation, as applicable, to iden- Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- provide an explanatory statement to the tify and disclose whether the owner of the thority to execute an interim lease for all Committee on Transportation and Infra- leased space, including an entity involved in tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution structure of the House of Representatives the financing thereof, is a foreign person or of the new lease. prior to exercising any lease authority pro- a foreign-owned entity; provided further, in Provided that, the Administrator of General vided in this resolution. such an instance, the Administrator of Gen- Services and tenant agency(ies) agree to Provided further, not later than 30 calendar eral Services shall notify the occupant agen- apply an overall utilization rate of 327 square days after the date on which a request from cy(ies) in writing, and consult with such oc- feet or less per person, except that, if the Ad- the Chairman or Ranking Member of the cupant agency(ies) regarding security con- ministrator determines that the overall uti- Committee on Transportation and Infra- cerns and necessary mitigation measures (if lization rate cannot be achieved, the Admin- structure of the House of Representatives is any) prior to award of the lease or approval istrator shall provide an explanatory state- received by the Administrator of General of the novation agreement. ment to the Committee on Transportation Services, the Administrator shall provide and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- such Member a response in writing that pro- Provided that, to the maximum extent resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- vides any information requested regarding practicable, the Administrator of General thority provided in this resolution. the project. Services shall require that the lease procure- Provided that, except for interim leases as Provided further, the Administrator of Gen- ment consider the availability of public described above, the Administrator may not eral Services may not enter into this lease if transportation consistent with agency mis- enter into any leases that are below pro- it does not contain a provision barring any sion requirements and that the space to be spectus level for the purposes of meeting any individual holding a Federally-elected office, leased be renovated for all cost effective im- of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- regardless of whether such individual took provements, including renewable energy up- cluded in the prospectus that would result in office before or after execution of this lease, grades, water efficiency improvements, and an overall utilization rate of 327 square feet to directly participate in, or benefit from or indoor air quality optimization, that reduce or higher per person. under this lease or any part thereof and that greenhouse gas emissions.

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION Provided that, to the maximum extent such provision provide that if this lease is LEASE—DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL practicable, the Administrator shall include found to have been made in violation of the BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, CHICAGO, IL in the lease contract(s) a purchase option foregoing prohibition or it is found that this that can be exercised at the conclusion of Resolved by the Committee on Transportation prohibition has been violated during the the firm term of the lease. and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- term of the lease, the lease shall be void, ex- Provided further, that the General Services resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, cept that the foregoing limitation shall not Administration shall not delegate to any appropriations are authorized for a lease of apply if the lease is entered into with a pub- other agency the authority granted by this up to 439,522 rentable square feet of space, in- licly-held corporation or publicly-held entity resolution. cluding 835 official parking spaces, for the for the general benefit of such corporation or Provided further, that the Administrator entity. Department of Justice—Federal Bureau of shall require that the delineated area of the Investigation currently located at 2111 West procurement is identical to the delineated Provided further, prior to entering into this Roosevelt Road in Chicago, IL at a proposed area included in the prospectus, except that, lease or approving a novation agreement in- total annual cost of $22,591,431 for a lease if the Administrator determines that the de- volving a change of ownership under this term of up to 20 years, a prospectus for which lineated area of the procurement should not lease, the Administrator of General Services is attached to and included in this resolu- be identical to the delineated area included shall require the offeror or the parties re- tion. in the prospectus, the Administrator shall questing the novation, as applicable, to iden- Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- provide an explanatory statement to the tify and disclose whether the owner of the thority to execute an interim lease for all Committee on Transportation and Infra- leased space, including an entity involved in tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution structure of the House of Representatives the financing thereof, is a foreign person or of the new lease. prior to exercising any lease authority pro- a foreign-owned entity; provided further, in Provided that, the Administrator of General vided in this resolution. such an instance, the Administrator of Gen- Services and tenant agency(ies) agree to Provided further, not later than 30 calendar eral Services shall notify the occupant agen- apply an overall utilization rate of 367 square days after the date on which a request from cy(ies) in writing, and consult with such oc- feet or less per person, except that, if the Ad- the Chairman or Ranking Member of the cupant agency(ies) regarding security con- ministrator determines that the overall uti- Committee on Transportation and Infra- cerns and necessary mitigation measures (if lization rate cannot be achieved, the Admin- structure of the House of Representatives is any) prior to award of the lease or approval istrator shall provide an explanatory state- received by the Administrator of General of the novation agreement. ment to the Committee on Transportation Services, the Administrator shall provide and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- such Member a response in writing that pro- Provided that, to the maximum extent resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- vides any information requested regarding practicable, the Administrator of General thority provided in this resolution. the project. Services shall require that the lease procure- Provided that, except for interim leases as Provided further, the Administrator of Gen- ment consider the availability of public described above, the Administrator may not eral Services may not enter into this lease if transportation consistent with agency mis- enter into any leases that are below pro- it does not contain a provision barring any sion requirements and that the space to be spectus level for the purposes of meeting any individual holding a Federally-elected office, leased be renovated for all cost effective im- of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- regardless of whether such individual took provements, including renewable energy up- cluded in the prospectus that would result in office before or after execution of this lease, grades, water efficiency improvements, and an overall utilization rate of 367 square feet to directly participate in, or benefit from or indoor air quality optimization, that reduce or higher per person. under this lease or any part thereof and that greenhouse gas emissions.

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION Provided that, to the maximum extent such provision provide that if this lease is LEASE—DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL practicable, the Administrator shall include found to have been made in violation of the BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, LAS VEGAS, NV in the lease contract(s) a purchase option foregoing prohibition or it is found that this that can be exercised at the conclusion of Resolved by the Committee on Transportation prohibition has been violated during the the firm term of the lease. and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- term of the lease, the lease shall be void, ex- Provided further, that the General Services resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. 3307, cept that the foregoing limitation shall not Administration shall not delegate to any appropriations are authorized for a lease of apply if the lease is entered into with a pub- other agency the authority granted by this up to 106,955 rentable square feet of space, in- licly-held corporation or publicly-held entity resolution. cluding 393 official parking spaces, for the for the general benefit of such corporation or Provided further, that the Administrator entity. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of In- shall require that the delineated area of the vestigation currently located at 1787 West procurement is identical to the delineated Provided further, prior to entering into this Lake Mead Boulevard in Las Vegas, NV at a area included in the prospectus, except that, lease or approving a novation agreement in- proposed total annual cost of $3,903,858 for a if the Administrator determines that the de- volving a change of ownership under this lease term of up to 20 years, a prospectus for lineated area of the procurement should not lease, the Administrator of General Services which is attached to and included in this res- be identical to the delineated area included shall require the offeror or the parties re- olution. in the prospectus, the Administrator shall questing the novation, as applicable, to iden- Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- provide an explanatory statement to the tify and disclose whether the owner of the thority to execute an interim lease for all Committee on Transportation and Infra- leased space, including an entity involved in tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution structure of the House of Representatives the financing thereof, is a foreign person or of the new lease. prior to exercising any lease authority pro- a foreign-owned entity; provided further, in Provided that, the Administrator of General vided in this resolution. such an instance, the Administrator of Gen- Services and tenant agency(ies) agree to Provided further, not later than 30 calendar eral Services shall notify the occupant agen- apply an overall utilization rate of 285 square days after the date on which a request from cy(ies) in writing, and consult with such oc- feet or less per person, except that, if the Ad- the Chairman or Ranking Member of the cupant agency(ies) regarding security con- ministrator determines that the overall uti- Committee on Transportation and Infra- cerns and necessary mitigation measures (if lization rate cannot be achieved, the Admin- structure of the House of Representatives is any) prior to award of the lease or approval istrator shall provide an explanatory state- received by the Administrator of General of the novation agreement. ment to the Committee on Transportation Services, the Administrator shall provide and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- such Member a response in writing that pro- Provided that, to the maximum extent resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- vides any information requested regarding practicable, the Administrator of General thority provided in this resolution. the project. Services shall require that the lease procure- Provided that, except for interim leases as Provided further, the Administrator of Gen- ment consider the availability of public described above, the Administrator may not eral Services may not enter into this lease if transportation consistent with agency mis- enter into any leases that are below pro- it does not contain a provision barring any sion requirements and that the space to be spectus level for the purposes of meeting any individual holding a Federally-elected office, leased be renovated for all cost effective im- of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- regardless of whether such individual took provements, including renewable energy up- cluded in the prospectus that would result in office before or after execution of this lease, grades, water efficiency improvements, and an overall utilization rate of 285 square feet to directly participate in, or benefit from or indoor air quality optimization, that reduce or higher per person. under this lease or any part thereof and that greenhouse gas emissions.

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION Provided that, to the maximum extent under this lease or any part thereof and that practicable, the Administrator shall include such provision provide that if this lease is LEASE—DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL in the lease contract(s) a purchase option found to have been made in violation of the BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, DALLAS, TX that can be exercised at the conclusion of foregoing prohibition or it is found that this Resolved by the Committee on Transportation the firm term of the lease. prohibition has been violated during the and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- Provided further, that the General Services term of the lease, the lease shall be void, ex- resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. 3307, Administration shall not delegate to any cept that the foregoing limitation shall not appropriations are authorized for a lease of other agency the authority granted by this apply if the lease is entered into with a pub- up to 227,047 rentable square feet of space, in- resolution. licly-held corporation or publicly-held entity cluding 676 official parking spaces, for the Provided further, that the Administrator for the general benefit of such corporation or Department of Justice Federal Bureau of In- shall require that the delineated area of the entity. vestigation currently located at One Justice procurement is identical to the delineated Provided further, prior to entering into this Way in Dallas, TX at a proposed total annual area included in the prospectus, except that, lease or approving a novation agreement in- cost of $7,524,000 for a lease term of up to 20 if the Administrator determines that the de- volving a change of ownership under this years, a prospectus for which is attached to lineated area of the procurement should not lease, the Administrator of General Services and included in this resolution. be identical to the delineated area included shall require the offeror or the parties re- Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- in the prospectus, the Administrator shall questing the novation, as applicable, to iden- thority to execute an interim lease for all provide an explanatory statement to the tify and disclose whether the owner of the tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution Committee on Transportation and Infra- leased space, including an entity involved in of the new lease. structure of the House of Representatives the financing thereof, is a foreign person or Provided that, the Administrator of General prior to exercising any lease authority pro- a foreign-owned entity; provided further, in Services and tenant agency(ies) agree to vided in this resolution. such an instance, the Administrator of Gen- apply an overall utilization rate of 374 square Provided further, not later than 30 calendar eral Services shall notify the occupant agen- feet or less per person, except that, if the Ad- days after the date on which a request from cy(ies) in writing, and consult with such oc- ministrator determines that the overall uti- the Chairman or Ranking Member of the cupant agency(ies) regarding security con- lization rate cannot be achieved, the Admin- Committee on Transportation and Infra- cerns and necessary mitigation measures (if istrator shall provide an explanatory state- structure of the House of Representatives is any) prior to award of the lease or approval ment to the Committee on Transportation received by the Administrator of General of the novation agreement. and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- Services, the Administrator shall provide Provided that, to the maximum extent resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- such Member a response in writing that pro- practicable, the Administrator of General thority provided in this resolution. vides any information requested regarding Services shall require that the lease procure- Provided that, except for interim leases as the project. ment consider the availability of public described above, the Administrator may not Provided further, the Administrator of Gen- transportation consistent with agency mis- enter into any leases that are below pro- eral Services may not enter into this lease if sion requirements and that the space to be spectus level for the purposes of meeting any it does not contain a provision barring any leased be renovated for all cost effective im- of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- individual holding a Federally-elected office, provements, including renewable energy up- cluded in the prospectus that would result in regardless of whether such individual took grades, water efficiency improvements, and an overall utilization rate of 374 square feet office before or after execution of this lease, indoor air quality optimization, that reduce or higher per person. to directly participate in, or benefit from or greenhouse gas emissions.

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION Provided that, to the maximum extent such provision provide that if this lease is LEASE—DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL practicable, the Administrator shall include found to have been made in violation of the BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, SAN ANTONIO, TX in the lease contract(s) a purchase option foregoing prohibition or it is found that this that can be exercised at the conclusion of Resolved by the Committee on Transportation prohibition has been violated during the the firm term of the lease. and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- term of the lease, the lease shall be void, ex- Provided further, that the General Services resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. 3307, cept that the foregoing limitation shall not Administration shall not delegate to any appropriations are authorized for a lease of apply if the lease is entered into with a pub- other agency the authority granted by this up to 148,355 rentable square feet of space, in- licly-held corporation or publicly-held entity resolution. cluding 364 official parking spaces, for the for the general benefit of such corporation or Provided further, that the Administrator entity. Department of Justice—Federal Bureau of shall require that the delineated area of the Investigation currently located at 5740 Uni- procurement is identical to the delineated Provided further, prior to entering into this versity Heights Boulevard in San Antonio, area included in the prospectus, except that, lease or approving a novation agreement in- TX at a proposed total annual cost of if the Administrator determines that the de- volving a change of ownership under this $4,754,688 for a lease term of up to 20 years, lineated area of the procurement should not lease, the Administrator of General Services a prospectus for which is attached to and in- be identical to the delineated area included shall require the offeror or the parties re- cluded in this resolution. in the prospectus, the Administrator shall questing the novation, as applicable, to iden- Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- provide an explanatory statement to the tify and disclose whether the owner of the thority to execute an interim lease for all Committee on Transportation and Infra- leased space, including an entity involved in tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution structure of the House of Representatives the financing thereof, is a foreign person or of the new lease. prior to exercising any lease authority pro- a foreign-owned entity; provided further, in Provided that, the Administrator of General vided in this resolution. such an instance, the Administrator of Gen- Services and tenant agency(ies) agree to Provided further, not later than 30 calendar eral Services shall notify the occupant agen- apply an overall utilization rate of 361 square days after the date on which a request from cy(ies) in writing, and consult with such oc- feet or less per person, except that, if the Ad- the Chairman or Ranking Member of the cupant agency(ies) regarding security con- ministrator determines that the overall uti- Committee on Transportation and Infra- cerns and necessary mitigation measures (if lization rate cannot be achieved, the Admin- structure of the House of Representatives is any) prior to award of the lease or approval istrator shall provide an explanatory state- received by the Administrator of General of the novation agreement. ment to the Committee on Transportation Services, the Administrator shall provide and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- such Member a response in writing that pro- Provided that, to the maximum extent resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- vides any information requested regarding practicable, the Administrator of General thority provided in this resolution. the project. Services shall require that the lease procure- Provided that, except for interim leases as Provided further, the Administrator of Gen- ment consider the availability of public described above, the Administrator may not eral Services may not enter into this lease if transportation consistent with agency mis- enter into any leases that are below pro- it does not contain a provision barring any sion requirements and that the space to be spectus level for the purposes of meeting any individual holding a Federally-elected office, leased be renovated for all cost effective im- of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- regardless of whether such individual took provements, including renewable energy up- cluded in the prospectus that would result in office before or after execution of this lease, grades, water efficiency improvements, and an overall utilization rate of 361 square feet to directly participate in, or benefit from or indoor air quality optimization, that reduce or higher per person. under this lease or any part thereof and that greenhouse gas emissions.

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION Provided that, to the maximum extent such provision provide that if this lease is LEASE—DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, practicable, the Administrator shall include found to have been made in violation of the NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, LAKEWOOD, CO in the lease contract(s) a purchase option foregoing prohibition or it is found that this that can be exercised at the conclusion of Resolved by the Committee on Transportation prohibition has been violated during the the firm term of the lease. and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- term of the lease, the lease shall be void, ex- Provided further, that the General Services resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. 3307, cept that the foregoing limitation shall not Administration shall not delegate to any appropriations are authorized for a lease of apply if the lease is entered into with a pub- other agency the authority granted by this up to 166,745 rentable square feet of space, in- licly-held corporation or publicly-held entity resolution. cluding 12 official parking spaces, for the De- for the general benefit of such corporation or Provided further, that the Administrator entity. partment of the Interior—National Park shall require that the delineated area of the Service currently located at 12795 Alameda procurement is identical to the delineated Provided further, prior to entering into this Parkway in Lakewood, CO at a proposed area included in the prospectus, except that, lease or approving a novation agreement in- total annual cost of $4,335,370 for a lease if the Administrator determines that the de- volving a change of ownership under this term of up to five years, a prospectus for lineated area of the procurement should not lease, the Administrator of General Services which is attached to and included in this res- be identical to the delineated area included shall require the offeror or the parties re- olution. in the prospectus, the Administrator shall questing the novation, as applicable, to iden- Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- provide an explanatory statement to the tify and disclose whether the owner of the thority to execute an interim lease for all Committee on Transportation and Infra- leased space, including an entity involved in tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution structure of the House of Representatives the financing thereof, is a foreign person or of the new lease. prior to exercising any lease authority pro- a foreign-owned entity; provided further, in Provided that, the Administrator of General vided in this resolution. such an instance, the Administrator of Gen- Services and tenant agency(ies) agree to Provided further, not later than 30 calendar eral Services shall notify the occupant agen- apply an overall utilization rate of 252 square days after the date on which a request from cy(ies) in writing, and consult with such oc- feet or less per person, except that, if the Ad- the Chairman or Ranking Member of the cupant agency(ies) regarding security con- ministrator determines that the overall uti- Committee on Transportation and Infra- cerns and necessary mitigation measures (if lization rate cannot be achieved, the Admin- structure of the House of Representatives is any) prior to award of the lease or approval istrator shall provide an explanatory state- received by the Administrator of General of the novation agreement. ment to the Committee on Transportation Services, the Administrator shall provide and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- such Member a response in writing that pro- Provided that, to the maximum extent resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- vides any information requested regarding practicable, the Administrator of General thority provided in this resolution. the project. Services shall require that the lease procure- Provided that, except for interim leases as Provided further, the Administrator of Gen- ment consider the availability of public described above, the Administrator may not eral Services may not enter into this lease if transportation consistent with agency mis- enter into any leases that are below pro- it does not contain a provision barring any sion requirements and that the space to be spectus level for the purposes of meeting any individual holding a Federally-elected office, leased be renovated for all cost effective im- of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- regardless of whether such individual took provements, including renewable energy up- cluded in the prospectus that would result in office before or after execution of this lease, grades, water efficiency improvements, and an overall utilization rate of 252 square feet to directly participate in, or benefit from or indoor air quality optimization, that reduce or higher per person. under this lease or any part thereof and that greenhouse gas emissions.

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION Provided that, to the maximum extent such provision provide that if this lease is LEASE—EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF IMMIGRATION RE- practicable, the Administrator shall include found to have been made in violation of the VIEW AND IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS EN- in the lease contract(s) a purchase option foregoing prohibition or it is found that this FORCEMENT, MIAMI, FL that can be exercised at the conclusion of prohibition has been violated during the Resolved by the Committee on Transportation the firm term of the lease. term of the lease, the lease shall be void, ex- and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- Provided further, that the General Services cept that the foregoing limitation shall not resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, Administration shall not delegate to any apply if the lease is entered into with a pub- appropriations are authorized for a lease of other agency the authority granted by this licly-held corporation or publicly-held entity up to 123,000 rentable square feet of space, in- resolution. for the general benefit of such corporation or , that the Administrator cluding 41 official parking spaces, for the Ex- Provided further entity. ecutive Office of Immigration Review and shall require that the delineated area of the Provided further, prior to entering into this Immigration and Customs Enforcement cur- procurement is identical to the delineated lease or approving a novation agreement in- rently located at 333 South Miami Avenue in area included in the prospectus, except that, Miami, FL at a proposed total annual cost of if the Administrator determines that the de- volving a change of ownership under this $5,904,000 for a lease term of up to 20 years, lineated area of the procurement should not lease, the Administrator of General Services a prospectus for which is attached to and in- be identical to the delineated area included shall require the offeror or the parties re- cluded in this resolution. in the prospectus, the Administrator shall questing the novation, as applicable, to iden- Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- provide an explanatory statement to the tify and disclose whether the owner of the thority to execute an interim lease for all Committee on Transportation and Infra- leased space, including an entity involved in tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution structure of the House of Representatives the financing thereof, is a foreign person or of the new lease. prior to exercising any lease authority pro- a foreign-owned entity; provided further, in Provided that, the Administrator of General vided in this resolution. such an instance, the Administrator of Gen- Services and tenant agency(ies) agree to Provided further, not later than 30 calendar eral Services shall notify the occupant agen- apply an overall utilization rate of 421 square days after the date on which a request from cy(ies) in writing, and consult with such oc- feet or less per person, except that, if the Ad- the Chairman or Ranking Member of the cupant agency(ies) regarding security con- ministrator determines that the overall uti- Committee on Transportation and Infra- cerns and necessary mitigation measures (if lization rate cannot be achieved, the Admin- structure of the House of Representatives is any) prior to award of the lease or approval istrator shall provide an explanatory state- received by the Administrator of General of the novation agreement. ment to the Committee on Transportation Services, the Administrator shall provide and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- such Member a response in writing that pro- Provided that, to the maximum extent resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- vides any information requested regarding practicable, the Administrator of General thority provided in this resolution. the project. Services shall require that the lease procure- Provided that, except for interim leases as Provided further, the Administrator of Gen- ment consider the availability of public described above, the Administrator may not eral Services may not enter into this lease if transportation consistent with agency mis- enter into any leases that are below pro- it does not contain a provision barring any sion requirements and that the space to be spectus level for the purposes of meeting any individual holding a Federally-elected office, leased be renovated for all cost effective im- of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- regardless of whether such individual took provements, including renewable energy up- cluded in the prospectus that would result in office before or after execution of this lease, grades, water efficiency improvements, and an overall utilization rate of 421 square feet to directly participate in, or benefit from or indoor air quality optimization, that reduce or higher per person. under this lease or any part thereof and that greenhouse gas emissions.

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION Provided that, to the maximum extent such provision provide that if this lease is LEASE—DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, practicable, the Administrator shall include found to have been made in violation of the INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, FRESNO, CA in the lease contract(s) a purchase option foregoing prohibition or it is found that this Resolved by the Committee on Transportation that can be exercised at the conclusion of prohibition has been violated during the and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- the firm term of the lease. term of the lease, the lease shall be void, ex- resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, Provided further, that the General Services cept that the foregoing limitation shall not appropriations are authorized for a lease of Administration shall not delegate to any apply if the lease is entered into with a pub- up to 170,000 rentable square feet of space, in- other agency the authority granted by this licly-held corporation or publicly-held entity cluding 868 official parking spaces, for the resolution. for the general benefit of such corporation or Provided further, that the Administrator Department of the Treasury—Internal Rev- entity. enue Service currently located at 855 M shall require that the delineated area of the Provided further, prior to entering into this Street, 5045 E. Butler Street, 4976 E. Kings procurement is identical to the delineated lease or approving a novation agreement in- Canyon, and 1325 Broadway Street in Fresno, area included in the prospectus, except that, CA at a proposed total annual cost of if the Administrator determines that the de- volving a change of ownership under this $6,120,000 for a lease term of up to 15 years, lineated area of the procurement should not lease, the Administrator of General Services a prospectus for which is attached to and in- be identical to the delineated area included shall require the offeror or the parties re- cluded in this resolution. in the prospectus, the Administrator shall questing the novation, as applicable, to iden- Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- provide an explanatory statement to the tify and disclose whether the owner of the thority to execute an interim lease for all Committee on Transportation and Infra- leased space, including an entity involved in tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution structure of the House of Representatives the financing thereof, is a foreign person or of the new lease. prior to exercising any lease authority pro- a foreign-owned entity; provided further, in Provided that, the Administrator of General vided in this resolution. such an instance, the Administrator of Gen- Services and tenant agency(ies) agree to Provided further, not later than 30 calendar eral Services shall notify the occupant agen- apply an overall utilization rate of 88 square days after the date on which a request from cy(ies) in writing, and consult with such oc- feet or less per person, except that, if the Ad- the Chairman or Ranking Member of the cupant agency(ies) regarding security con- ministrator determines that the overall uti- Committee on Transportation and Infra- cerns and necessary mitigation measures (if lization rate cannot be achieved, the Admin- structure of the House of Representatives is any) prior to award of the lease or approval istrator shall provide an explanatory state- received by the Administrator of General of the novation agreement. ment to the Committee on Transportation Services, the Administrator shall provide and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- such Member a response in writing that pro- Provided that, to the maximum extent resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- vides any information requested regarding practicable, the Administrator of General thority provided in this resolution. the project. Services shall require that the lease procure- Provided that, except for interim leases as Provided further, the Administrator of Gen- ment consider the availability of public described above, the Administrator may not eral Services may not enter into this lease if transportation consistent with agency mis- enter into any leases that are below pro- it does not contain a provision barring any sion requirements and that the space to be spectus level for the purposes of meeting any individual holding a Federally-elected office, leased be renovated for all cost effective im- of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- regardless of whether such individual took provements, including renewable energy up- cluded in the prospectus that would result in office before or after execution of this lease, grades, water efficiency improvements, and an overall utilization rate of 88 square feet to directly participate in, or benefit from or indoor air quality optimization, that reduce or higher per person. under this lease or any part thereof and that greenhouse gas emissions.

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION Provided that, to the maximum extent such provision provide that if this lease is LEASE—DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, practicable, the Administrator shall include found to have been made in violation of the CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, LONG in the lease contract(s) a purchase option foregoing prohibition or it is found that this BEACH, CA that can be exercised at the conclusion of prohibition has been violated during the Resolved by the Committee on Transportation the firm term of the lease. term of the lease, the lease shall be void, ex- and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- Provided further, that the General Services cept that the foregoing limitation shall not resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, Administration shall not delegate to any apply if the lease is entered into with a pub- appropriations are authorized for a lease of other agency the authority granted by this licly-held corporation or publicly-held entity up to 121,000 rentable square feet of space, in- resolution. for the general benefit of such corporation or , that the Administrator cluding 80 official parking spaces, for the De- Provided further entity. partment of Homeland Security—Customs shall require that the delineated area of the Provided further, prior to entering into this and Border Protection currently located at procurement is identical to the delineated lease or approving a novation agreement in- 301 E. Ocean Boulevard in Long Beach, CA at area included in the prospectus, except that, a proposed total annual cost of $5,203,000 for if the Administrator determines that the de- volving a change of ownership under this a lease term of up to 20 years, a prospectus lineated area of the procurement should not lease, the Administrator of General Services for which is attached to and included in this be identical to the delineated area included shall require the offeror or the parties re- resolution. in the prospectus, the Administrator shall questing the novation, as applicable, to iden- Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- provide an explanatory statement to the tify and disclose whether the owner of the thority to execute an interim lease for all Committee on Transportation and Infra- leased space, including an entity involved in tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution structure of the House of Representatives the financing thereof, is a foreign person or of the new lease. prior to exercising any lease authority pro- a foreign-owned entity; provided further, in Provided that, the Administrator of General vided in this resolution. such an instance, the Administrator of Gen- Services and tenant agency(ies) agree to Provided further, not later than 30 calendar eral Services shall notify the occupant agen- apply an overall utilization rate of 213 square days after the date on which a request from cy(ies) in writing, and consult with such oc- feet or less per person, except that, if the Ad- the Chairman or Ranking Member of the cupant agency(ies) regarding security con- ministrator determines that the overall uti- Committee on Transportation and Infra- cerns and necessary mitigation measures (if lization rate cannot be achieved, the Admin- structure of the House of Representatives is any) prior to award of the lease or approval istrator shall provide an explanatory state- received by the Administrator of General of the novation agreement. ment to the Committee on Transportation Services, the Administrator shall provide and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- such Member a response in writing that pro- Provided that, to the maximum extent resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- vides any information requested regarding practicable, the Administrator of General thority provided in this resolution. the project. Services shall require that the lease procure- Provided that, except for interim leases as Provided further, the Administrator of Gen- ment consider the availability of public described above, the Administrator may not eral Services may not enter into this lease if transportation consistent with agency mis- enter into any leases that are below pro- it does not contain a provision barring any sion requirements and that the space to be spectus level for the purposes of meeting any individual holding a Federally-elected office, leased be renovated for all cost effective im- of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- regardless of whether such individual took provements, including renewable energy up- cluded in the prospectus that would result in office before or after execution of this lease, grades, water efficiency improvements, and an overall utilization rate of 213 square feet to directly participate in, or benefit from or indoor air quality optimization, that reduce or higher per person. under this lease or any part thereof and that greenhouse gas emissions.

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION Provided that, to the maximum extent such provision provide that if this lease is LEASE—DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, practicable, the Administrator shall include found to have been made in violation of the IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, in the lease contract(s) a purchase option foregoing prohibition or it is found that this NEW YORK, NY that can be exercised at the conclusion of prohibition has been violated during the the firm term of the lease. Resolved by the Committee on Transportation term of the lease, the lease shall be void, ex- Provided further, that the General Services and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- cept that the foregoing limitation shall not Administration shall not delegate to any resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, apply if the lease is entered into with a pub- other agency the authority granted by this appropriations are authorized for a lease of licly-held corporation or publicly-held entity resolution. up to 181,647 rentable square feet of space for for the general benefit of such corporation or Provided further, that the Administrator entity. the Department of Homeland Security—Im- shall require that the delineated area of the migration and Customs Enforcement cur- procurement is identical to the delineated Provided further, prior to entering into this rently located at 601 West 26th Street, New area included in the prospectus, except that, lease or approving a novation agreement in- York, NY at a proposed total annual cost of if the Administrator determines that the de- volving a change of ownership under this $14,168,466 for a lease term of up to five years, lineated area of the procurement should not lease, the Administrator of General Services a prospectus for which is attached to and in- be identical to the delineated area included shall require the offeror or the parties re- cluded in this resolution. in the prospectus, the Administrator shall questing the novation, as applicable, to iden- Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- provide an explanatory statement to the tify and disclose whether the owner of the thority to execute an interim lease for all Committee on Transportation and Infra- leased space, including an entity involved in tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution structure of the House of Representatives the financing thereof, is a foreign person or of the new lease. prior to exercising any lease authority pro- a foreign-owned entity; Provided further, in Provided that, the Administrator of General vided in this resolution. such an instance, the Administrator of Gen- Services and tenant agency(ies) agree to Provided further, not later than 30 calendar eral Services shall notify the occupant agen- apply an overall utilization rate of 237 square days after the date on which a request from cy(ies) in writing, and consult with such oc- feet or less per person, except that, if the Ad- the Chairman or Ranking Member of the cupant agency(ies) regarding security con- ministrator determines that the overall uti- Committee on Transportation and Infra- cerns and necessary mitigation measures (if lization rate cannot be achieved, the Admin- structure of the House of Representatives is any) prior to award of the lease or approval istrator shall provide an explanatory state- received by the Administrator of General of the novation agreement. ment to the Committee on Transportation Services, the Administrator shall provide and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- such Member a response in writing that pro- Provided that, to the maximum extent resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- vides any information requested regarding practicable, the Administrator of General thority provided in this resolution. the project. Services shall require that the lease procure- Provided that, except for interim leases as Provided further, the Administrator of Gen- ment consider the availability of public described above, the Administrator may not eral Services may not enter into this lease if transportation consistent with agency mis- enter into any leases that are below pro- it does not contain a provision barring any sion requirements and that the space to be spectus level for the purposes of meeting any individual holding a Federally-elected office, leased be renovated for all cost effective im- of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- regardless of whether such individual took provements, including renewable energy up- cluded in the prospectus that would result in office before or after execution of this lease, grades, water efficiency improvements, and an overall utilization rate of 237 square feet to directly participate in, or benefit from or indoor air quality optimization, that reduce or higher per person. under this lease or any part thereof and that greenhouse gas emissions.

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION an overall utilization rate of 156 square feet to directly participate in, or benefit from or or higher per person. under this lease or any part thereof and that LEASE—INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, U.S. such provision provide that if this lease is TREASURY INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR TAX AD- Provided that, to the maximum extent MINISTRATION, KANSAS CITY, MO practicable, the Administrator shall include found to have been made in violation of the in the lease contract(s) a purchase option foregoing prohibition or it is found that this Resolved by the Committee on Transportation that can be exercised at the conclusion of prohibition has been violated during the and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- the firm term of the lease. term of the lease, the lease shall be void, ex- resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, Provided further, that the General Services cept that the foregoing limitation shall not appropriations are authorized for a lease of Administration shall not delegate to any apply if the lease is entered into with a pub- up to 1,140,000 rentable square feet of space, other agency the authority granted by this licly-held corporation or publicly-held entity including 4,900 official parking spaces, for resolution. for the general benefit of such corporation or the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Provided further, that the Administrator entity. Treasury Inspector General for Tax Adminis- shall require that the delineated area of the Provided further, prior to entering into this tration currently located at 333 West Per- procurement is identical to the delineated lease or approving a novation agreement in- shing Road in Kansas City, MO at a proposed area included in the prospectus, except that, volving a change of ownership under this total annual cost of $34,872,600 for a lease if the Administrator determines that the de- lease, the Administrator of General Services term of up to 20 years, a prospectus for which lineated area of the procurement should not shall require the offeror or the parties re- is attached to and included in this resolu- be identical to the delineated area included questing the novation, as applicable, to iden- tion. in the prospectus, the Administrator shall tify and disclose whether the owner of the Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- provide an explanatory statement to the leased space, including an entity involved in thority to execute an interim lease for all Committee on Transportation and Infra- the financing thereof, is a foreign person or tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution structure of the House of Representatives a foreign-owned entity; provided further, in of the new lease. prior to exercising any lease authority pro- such an instance, the Administrator of Gen- Provided that, the Administrator of General vided in this resolution. eral Services shall notify the occupant agen- Services and tenant agency(ies) agree to Provided further, not later than 30 calendar cy(ies) in writing, and consult with such oc- apply an overall utilization rate of 156 square days after the date on which a request from cupant agency(ies) regarding security con- feet or less per person, except that, if the Ad- the Chairman or Ranking Member of the cerns and necessary mitigation measures (if ministrator determines that the overall uti- Committee on Transportation and Infra- any) prior to award of the lease or approval lization rate cannot be achieved, the Admin- structure of the House of Representatives is of the novation agreement. istrator shall provide an explanatory state- received by the Administrator of General Provided that, to the maximum extent ment to the Committee on Transportation Services, the Administrator shall provide practicable, the Administrator of General and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- such Member a response in writing that pro- Services shall require that the lease procure- resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- vides any information requested regarding ment consider the availability of public thority provided in this resolution. the project. transportation consistent with agency mis- Provided that, except for interim leases as Provided further, the Administrator of Gen- sion requirements and that the space to be described above, the Administrator may not eral Services may not enter into this lease if leased be renovated for all cost effective im- enter into any leases that are below pro- it does not contain a provision barring any provements, including renewable energy up- spectus level for the purposes of meeting any individual holding a Federally-elected office, grades, water efficiency improvements, and of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- regardless of whether such individual took indoor air quality optimization, that reduce cluded in the prospectus that would result in office before or after execution of this lease, greenhouse gas emissions.

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION Provided that, to the maximum extent under this lease or any part thereof and that practicable, the Administrator shall include such provision provide that if this lease is LEASE—CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL, in the lease contract(s) a purchase option found to have been made in violation of the ATLANTA, GA that can be exercised at the conclusion of foregoing prohibition or it is found that this Resolved by the Committee on Transportation the firm term of the lease. prohibition has been violated during the and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- Provided further, that the General Services term of the lease, the lease shall be void, ex- resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, Administration shall not delegate to any cept that the foregoing limitation shall not appropriations are authorized for a lease of other agency the authority granted by this apply if the lease is entered into with a pub- up to 309,000 rentable square feet of space, in- resolution. licly-held corporation or publicly-held entity cluding 35 official parking spaces, for the Provided further, that the Administrator for the general benefit of such corporation or Centers for Disease Control currently housed shall require that the delineated area of the entity. under several leases within metro Atlanta, procurement is identical to the delineated Provided further, prior to entering into this GA at a proposed total annual cost of area included in the prospectus, except that, lease or approving a novation agreement in- $11,207,430 for a lease term of up to 15 years, if the Administrator determines that the de- volving a change of ownership under this a prospectus for which is attached to and in- lineated area of the procurement should not lease, the Administrator of General Services cluded in this resolution. be identical to the delineated area included shall require the offeror or the parties re- Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- in the prospectus, the Administrator shall questing the novation, as applicable, to iden- thority to execute an interim lease for all provide an explanatory statement to the tify and disclose whether the owner of the tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution Committee on Transportation and Infra- leased space, including an entity involved in of the new lease. structure of the House of Representatives the financing thereof, is a foreign person or Provided that, the Administrator of General prior to exercising any lease authority pro- a foreign-owned entity; provided further, in Services and tenant agency(ies) agree to vided in this resolution. such an instance, the Administrator of Gen- apply an overall utilization rate of 152 square Provided further, not later than 30 calendar eral Services shall notify the occupant agen- feet or less per person, except that, if the Ad- days after the date on which a request from cy(ies) in writing, and consult with such oc- ministrator determines that the overall uti- the Chairman or Ranking Member of the cupant agency(ies) regarding security con- lization rate cannot be achieved, the Admin- Committee on Transportation and Infra- cerns and necessary mitigation measures (if istrator shall provide an explanatory state- structure of the House of Representatives is any) prior to award of the lease or approval ment to the Committee on Transportation received by the Administrator of General of the novation agreement. and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- Services, the Administrator shall provide Provided that, to the maximum extent resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- such Member a response in writing that pro- practicable, the Administrator of General thority provided in this resolution. vides any information requested regarding Services shall require that the lease procure- Provided that, except for interim leases as the project. ment consider the availability of public described above, the Administrator may not Provided further, the Administrator of Gen- transportation consistent with agency mis- enter into any leases that are below pro- eral Services may not enter into this lease if sion requirements and that the space to be spectus level for the purposes of meeting any it does not contain a provision barring any leased be renovated for all cost effective im- of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- individual holding a Federally-elected office, provements, including renewable energy up- cluded in the prospectus that would result in regardless of whether such individual took grades, water efficiency improvements, and an overall utilization rate of 152 square feet office before or after execution of this lease, indoor air quality optimization, that reduce or higher per person. to directly participate in, or benefit from or greenhouse gas emissions.

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION Provided that, to the maximum extent under this lease or any part thereof and that practicable, the Administrator shall include such provision provide that if this lease is LEASE—DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL in the lease contract(s) a purchase option found to have been made in violation of the BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, NORTHERN VA that can be exercised at the conclusion of foregoing prohibition or it is found that this Resolved by the Committee on Transportation the firm term of the lease. prohibition has been violated during the and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- Provided further, that the General Services term of the lease, the lease shall be void, ex- resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. 3307, Administration shall not delegate to any cept that the foregoing limitation shall not appropriations are authorized for a lease of other agency the authority granted by this apply if the lease is entered into with a pub- up to 190,038 rentable square feet of space, in- resolution. licly-held corporation or publicly-held entity cluding 38 official parking spaces, for the De- Provided further, that the Administrator for the general benefit of such corporation or partment of Justice—Federal Bureau of In- shall require that the delineated area of the entity. vestigation currently located at 801 Follin procurement is identical to the delineated Provided further, prior to entering into this Lane in Vienna, VA at a proposed total an- area included in the prospectus, except that, lease or approving a novation agreement in- nual cost of $7,411,482 for a lease term of up if the Administrator determines that the de- volving a change of ownership under this to 20 years, a prospectus for which is at- lineated area of the procurement should not lease, the Administrator of General Services tached to and included in this resolution. be identical to the delineated area included shall require the offeror or the parties re- Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- in the prospectus, the Administrator shall questing the novation, as applicable, to iden- thority to execute an interim lease for all provide an explanatory statement to the tify and disclose whether the owner of the tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution Committee on Transportation and Infra- leased space, including an entity involved in of the new lease. structure of the House of Representatives the financing thereof, is a foreign person or Provided that, the Administrator of General prior to exercising any lease authority pro- a foreign-owned entity; provided further, in Services and tenant agency(ies) agree to vided in this resolution. such an instance, the Administrator of Gen- apply an overall utilization rate of 275 square Provided further, not later than 30 calendar eral Services shall notify the occupant agen- feet or less per person, except that, if the Ad- days after the date on which a request from cy(ies) in writing, and consult with such oc- ministrator determines that the overall uti- the Chairman or Ranking Member of the cupant agency(ies) regarding security con- lization rate cannot be achieved, the Admin- Committee on Transportation and Infra- cerns and necessary mitigation measures (if istrator shall provide an explanatory state- structure of the House of Representatives is any) prior to award of the lease or approval ment to the Committee on Transportation received by the Administrator of General of the novation agreement. and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- Services, the Administrator shall provide Provided that, to the maximum extent resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- such Member a response in writing that pro- practicable, the Administrator of General thority provided in this resolution. vides any information requested regarding Services shall require that the lease procure- Provided that, except for interim leases as the project. ment consider the availability of public described above, the Administrator may not Provided further, the Administrator of Gen- transportation consistent with agency mis- enter into any leases that are below pro- eral Services may not enter into this lease if sion requirements and that the space to be spectus level for the purposes of meeting any it does not contain a provision barring any leased be renovated for all cost effective im- of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- individual holding a Federally-elected office, provements, including renewable energy up- cluded in the prospectus that would result in regardless of whether such individual took grades, water efficiency improvements, and an overall utilization rate of 275 square feet office before or after execution of this lease, indoor air quality optimization, that reduce or higher per person. to directly participate in, or benefit from or greenhouse gas emissions.

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION Provided that, to the maximum extent such provision provide that if this lease is LEASE—BUREAU OF FISCAL SERVICE, U.S. DE- practicable, the Administrator shall include found to have been made in violation of the PARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, PARKERSBURG, in the lease contract(s) a purchase option foregoing prohibition or it is found that this WV that can be exercised at the conclusion of prohibition has been violated during the Resolved by the Committee on Transportation the firm term of the lease. term of the lease, the lease shall be void, ex- and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- Provided further, that the General Services cept that the foregoing limitation shall not resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. 3307, Administration shall not delegate to any apply if the lease is entered into with a pub- appropriations are authorized for a lease of other agency the authority granted by this licly-held corporation or publicly-held entity up to 182,500 rentable square feet of space, in- resolution. for the general benefit of such corporation or that the Administrator cluding 26 official parking spaces, for the Bu- Provided further, entity. reau of Fiscal Service—U.S. Department of shall require that the delineated area of the Provided further, prior to entering into this the Treasury currently located at 320 Avery procurement is identical to the delineated lease or approving a novation agreement in- Street in Parkersburg, WV at a proposed area included in the prospectus, except that, total annual cost of $4,927,500 for a lease if the Administrator determines that the de- volving a change of ownership under this term of up to 20 years, a prospectus for which lineated area of the procurement should not lease, the Administrator of General Services is attached to and included in this resolu- be identical to the delineated area included shall require the offeror or the parties re- tion. in the prospectus, the Administrator shall questing the novation, as applicable, to iden- Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- provide an explanatory statement to the tify and disclose whether the owner of the thority to execute an interim lease for all Committee on Transportation and Infra- leased space, including an entity involved in tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution structure of the House of Representatives the financing thereof, is a foreign person or of the new lease. prior to exercising any lease authority pro- a foreign-owned entity; provided further, in Provided that, the Administrator of General vided in this resolution. such an instance, the Administrator of Gen- Services and tenant agency(ies) agree to Provided further, not later than 30 calendar eral Services shall notify the occupant agen- apply an overall utilization rate of 162 square days after the date on which a request from cy(ies) in writing, and consult with such oc- feet or less per person, except that, if the Ad- the Chairman or Ranking Member of the cupant agency(ies) regarding security con- ministrator determines that the overall uti- Committee on Transportation and Infra- cerns and necessary mitigation measures (if lization rate cannot be achieved, the Admin- structure of the House of Representatives is any) prior to award of the lease or approval istrator shall provide an explanatory state- received by the Administrator of General of the novation agreement. ment to the Committee on Transportation Services, the Administrator shall provide and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- such Member a response in writing that pro- Provided that, to the maximum extent resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- vides any information requested regarding practicable, the Administrator of General thority provided in this resolution. the project. Services shall require that the lease procure- Provided that, except for interim leases as Provided further, the Administrator of Gen- ment consider the availability of public described above, the Administrator may not eral Services may not enter into this lease if transportation consistent with agency mis- enter into any leases that are below pro- it does not contain a provision barring any sion requirements and that the space to be spectus level for the purposes of meeting any individual holding a Federally-elected office, leased be renovated for all cost effective im- of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- regardless of whether such individual took provements, including renewable energy up- cluded in the prospectus that would result in office before or after execution of this lease, grades, water efficiency improvements, and an overall utilization rate of 162 square feet to directly participate in, or benefit from or indoor air quality optimization, that reduce or higher per person. under this lease or any part thereof and that greenhouse gas emissions.

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION Provided that, to the maximum extent such provision provide that if this lease is LEASE—DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN practicable, the Administrator shall include found to have been made in violation of the SERVICES, BETHESDA, MD in the lease contract(s) a purchase option foregoing prohibition or it is found that this that can be exercised at the conclusion of Resolved by the Committee on Transportation prohibition has been violated during the the firm term of the lease. and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- term of the lease, the lease shall be void, ex- Provided further, that the General Services resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, cept that the foregoing limitation shall not Administration shall not delegate to any appropriations are authorized for a lease of apply if the lease is entered into with a pub- other agency the authority granted by this up to 121,000 rentable square feet of space, in- licly-held corporation or publicly-held entity resolution. cluding 7 official parking spaces, for the De- for the general benefit of such corporation or Provided further, that the Administrator entity. partment of Health and Human Services, shall require that the delineated area of the Program Support Center currently located procurement is identical to the delineated Provided further, prior to entering into this at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesda, MD at area included in the prospectus, except that, lease or approving a novation agreement in- a proposed total annual cost of $4,235,000 for if the Administrator determines that the de- volving a change of ownership under this a lease term of up to 20 years, a prospectus lineated area of the procurement should not lease, the Administrator of General Services for which is attached to and included in this be identical to the delineated area included shall require the offeror or the parties re- resolution. in the prospectus, the Administrator shall questing the novation, as applicable, to iden- Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- provide an explanatory statement to the tify and disclose whether the owner of the thority to execute an interim lease for all Committee on Transportation and Infra- leased space, including an entity involved in tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution structure of the House of Representatives the financing thereof, is a foreign person or of the new lease. prior to exercising any lease authority pro- a foreign-owned entity; provided further, in Provided that, the Administrator of General vided in this resolution. such an instance, the Administrator of Gen- Services and tenant agency(ies) agree to Provided further, not later than 30 calendar eral Services shall notify the occupant agen- apply an overall utilization rate of 161 square days after the date on which a request from cy(ies) in writing, and consult with such oc- feet or less per person, except that, if the Ad- the Chairman or Ranking Member of the cupant agency(ies) regarding security con- ministrator determines that the overall uti- Committee on Transportation and Infra- cerns and necessary mitigation measures (if lization rate cannot be achieved, the Admin- structure of the House of Representatives is any) prior to award of the lease or approval istrator shall provide an explanatory state- received by the Administrator of General of the novation agreement. ment to the Committee on Transportation Services, the Administrator shall provide and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- such Member a response in writing that pro- Provided that, to the maximum extent resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- vides any information requested regarding practicable, the Administrator of General thority provided in this resolution. the project. Services shall require that the lease procure- Provided that, except for interim leases as Provided further, the Administrator of Gen- ment consider the availability of public described above, the Administrator may not eral Services may not enter into this lease if transportation consistent with agency mis- enter into any leases that are below pro- it does not contain a provision barring any sion requirements and that the space to be spectus level for the purposes of meeting any individual holding a Federally-elected office, leased be renovated for all cost effective im- of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- regardless of whether such individual took provements, including renewable energy up- cluded in the prospectus that would result in office before or after execution of this lease, grades, water efficiency improvements, and an overall utilization rate of 161 square feet to directly participate in, or benefit from or indoor air quality optimization, that reduce or higher per person. under this lease or any part thereof and that greenhouse gas emissions.

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION Provided that, to the maximum extent such provision provide that if this lease is LEASE—DEPARTMENT OF STATE, WASHINGTON, practicable, the Administrator shall include found to have been made in violation of the DC in the lease contract(s) a purchase option foregoing prohibition or it is found that this that can be exercised at the conclusion of Resolved by the Committee on Transportation prohibition has been violated during the the firm term of the lease. and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- term of the lease, the lease shall be void, ex- Provided further, that the General Services resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, cept that the foregoing limitation shall not Administration shall not delegate to any appropriations are authorized for a lease of apply if the lease is entered into with a pub- other agency the authority granted by this up to 390,670 rentable square feet of space, in- licly-held corporation or publicly-held entity resolution. cluding 223 official parking spaces, for the for the general benefit of such corporation or Provided further, that the Administrator entity. Department of State currently located at the shall require that the delineated area of the American Red Cross Building at 2025 E procurement is identical to the delineated Provided further, prior to entering into this Street NW, Washington, DC at a proposed area included in the prospectus, except that, lease or approving a novation agreement in- total annual cost of $19,443,646 for a lease if the Administrator determines that the de- volving a change of ownership under this term of up to 20 years, a prospectus for which lineated area of the procurement should not lease, the Administrator of General Services is attached to and included in this resolu- be identical to the delineated area included shall require the offeror or the parties re- tion. in the prospectus, the Administrator shall questing the novation, as applicable, to iden- Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- provide an explanatory statement to the tify and disclose whether the owner of the thority to execute an interim lease for all Committee on Transportation and Infra- leased space, including an entity involved in tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution structure of the House of Representatives the financing thereof, is a foreign person or of the new lease. prior to exercising any lease authority pro- a foreign-owned entity; provided further, in Provided that, the Administrator of General vided in this resolution. such an instance, the Administrator of Gen- Services and tenant agency(ies) agree to Provided further, not later than 30 calendar eral Services shall notify the occupant agen- apply an overall utilization rate of 182 square days after the date on which a request from cy(ies) in writing, and consult with such oc- feet or less per person, except that, if the Ad- the Chairman or Ranking Member of the cupant agency(ies) regarding security con- ministrator determines that the overall uti- Committee on Transportation and Infra- cerns and necessary mitigation measures (if lization rate cannot be achieved, the Admin- structure of the House of Representatives is any) prior to award of the lease or approval istrator shall provide an explanatory state- received by the Administrator of General of the novation agreement. ment to the Committee on Transportation Services, the Administrator shall provide and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- such Member a response in writing that pro- Provided that, to the maximum extent resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- vides any information requested regarding practicable, the Administrator of General thority provided in this resolution. the project. Services shall require that the lease procure- Provided that, except for interim leases as Provided further, the Administrator of Gen- ment consider the availability of public described above, the Administrator may not eral Services may not enter into this lease if transportation consistent with agency mis- enter into any leases that are below pro- it does not contain a provision barring any sion requirements and that the space to be spectus level for the purposes of meeting any individual holding a Federally-elected office, leased be renovated for all cost effective im- of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- regardless of whether such individual took provements, including renewable energy up- cluded in the prospectus that would result in office before or after execution of this lease, grades, water efficiency improvements, and an overall utilization rate of 182 square feet to directly participate in, or benefit from or indoor air quality optimization, that reduce or higher per person. under this lease or any part thereof and that greenhouse gas emissions.

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION Provided that, to the maximum extent such provision provide that if this lease is LEASE—DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. ARMY practicable, the Administrator shall include found to have been made in violation of the CORPS OF ENGINEERS, LOS ANGELES, CA in the lease contract(s) a purchase option foregoing prohibition or it is found that this that can be exercised at the conclusion of Resolved by the Committee on Transportation prohibition has been violated during the the firm term of the lease. and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- term of the lease, the lease shall be void, ex- Provided further, that the General Services resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. 3307, cept that the foregoing limitation shall not Administration shall not delegate to any appropriations are authorized for a lease of apply if the lease is entered into with a pub- other agency the authority granted by this up to 115,000 rentable square feet of space, in- licly-held corporation or publicly-held entity resolution. cluding 32 official parking spaces, for the De- for the general benefit of such corporation or Provided further, that the Administrator entity. partment of Defense—U.S. Army Corps of shall require that the delineated area of the Engineers currently located at 915 Wilshire procurement is identical to the delineated Provided further, prior to entering into this Boulevard in Los Angeles, CA at a proposed area included in the prospectus, except that, lease or approving a novation agreement in- total annual cost of $5,290,000 for a lease if the Administrator determines that the de- volving a change of ownership under this term of up to 20 years, a prospectus for which lineated area of the procurement should not lease, the Administrator of General Services is attached to and included in this resolu- be identical to the delineated area included shall require the offeror or the parties re- tion. in the prospectus, the Administrator shall questing the novation, as applicable, to iden- Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- provide an explanatory statement to the tify and disclose whether the owner of the thority to execute an interim lease for all Committee on Transportation and Infra- leased space, including an entity involved in tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution structure of the House of Representatives the financing thereof, is a foreign person or of the new lease. prior to exercising any lease authority pro- a foreign-owned entity; provided further, in Provided that, the Administrator of General vided in this resolution. such an instance, the Administrator of Gen- Services and tenant agency(ies) agree to Provided further, not later than 30 calendar eral Services shall notify the occupant agen- apply an overall utilization rate of 184 square days after the date on which a request from cy(ies) in writing, and consult with such oc- feet or less per person, except that, if the Ad- the Chairman or Ranking Member of the cupant agency(ies) regarding security con- ministrator determines that the overall uti- Committee on Transportation and Infra- cerns and necessary mitigation measures (if lization rate cannot be achieved, the Admin- structure of the House of Representatives is any) prior to award of the lease or approval istrator shall provide an explanatory state- received by the Administrator of General of the novation agreement. ment to the Committee on Transportation Services, the Administrator shall provide and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- such Member a response in writing that pro- Provided that, to the maximum extent resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- vides any information requested regarding practicable, the Administrator of General thority provided in this resolution. the project. Services shall require that the lease procure- Provided that, except for interim leases as Provided further, the Administrator of Gen- ment consider the availability of public described above, the Administrator may not eral Services may not enter into this lease if transportation consistent with agency mis- enter into any leases that are below pro- it does not contain a provision barring any sion requirements and that the space to be spectus level for the purposes of meeting any individual holding a Federally-elected office, leased be renovated for all cost effective im- of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- regardless of whether such individual took provements, including renewable energy up- cluded in the prospectus that would result in office before or after execution of this lease, grades, water efficiency improvements, and an overall utilization rate of 184 square feet to directly participate in, or benefit from or indoor air quality optimization, that reduce or higher per person. under this lease or any part thereof and that greenhouse gas emissions.

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION Provided that, to the maximum extent under this lease or any part thereof and that practicable, the Administrator shall include such provision provide that if this lease is LEASE—SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, in the lease contract(s) a purchase option found to have been made in violation of the WASHINGTON, DC that can be exercised at the conclusion of foregoing prohibition or it is found that this Resolved by the Committee on Transportation the firm term of the lease. prohibition has been violated during the and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- Provided further, that the General Services term of the lease, the lease shall be void, ex- resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. 3307, Administration shall not delegate to any cept that the foregoing limitation shall not appropriations are authorized for a lease of other agency the authority granted by this apply if the lease is entered into with a pub- up to 264,807 rentable square feet of space, in- resolution. licly-held corporation or publicly-held entity cluding 6 official parking spaces, for the Provided further, that the Administrator for the general benefit of such corporation or Small Business Administration currently lo- shall require that the delineated area of the entity. cated at 409 Third Street SW in Washington, procurement is identical to the delineated Provided further, prior to entering into this DC at a proposed total annual cost of area included in the prospectus, except that, lease or approving a novation agreement in- $13,240,350 for a lease term of up to 20 years, if the Administrator determines that the de- volving a change of ownership under this a prospectus for which is attached to and in- lineated area of the procurement should not lease, the Administrator of General Services cluded in this resolution. be identical to the delineated area included shall require the offeror or the parties re- Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- in the prospectus, the Administrator shall questing the novation, as applicable, to iden- thority to execute an interim lease for all provide an explanatory statement to the tify and disclose whether the owner of the tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution Committee on Transportation and Infra- leased space, including an entity involved in of the new lease. structure of the House of Representatives the financing thereof, is a foreign person or Provided that, the Administrator of General prior to exercising any lease authority pro- a foreign-owned entity; provided further, in Services and tenant agency(ies) agree to vided in this resolution. such an instance, the Administrator of Gen- apply an overall utilization rate of 181 square Provided further, not later than 30 calendar eral Services shall notify the occupant agen- feet or less per person, except that, if the Ad- days after the date on which a request from cy(ies) in writing, and consult with such oc- ministrator determines that the overall uti- the Chairman or Ranking Member of the cupant agency(ies) regarding security con- lization rate cannot be achieved, the Admin- Committee on Transportation and Infra- cerns and necessary mitigation measures (if istrator shall provide an explanatory state- structure of the House of Representatives is any) prior to award of the lease or approval ment to the Committee on Transportation received by the Administrator of General of the novation agreement. and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- Services, the Administrator shall provide Provided that, to the maximum extent resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- such Member a response in writing that pro- practicable, the Administrator of General thority provided in this resolution. vides any information requested regarding Services shall require that the lease procure- Provided that, except for interim leases as the project. ment consider the availability of public described above, the Administrator may not Provided further, the Administrator of Gen- transportation consistent with agency mis- enter into any leases that are below pro- eral Services may not enter into this lease if sion requirements and that the space to be spectus level for the purposes of meeting any it does not contain a provision barring any leased be renovated for all cost effective im- of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- individual holding a Federally-elected office, provements, including renewable energy up- cluded in the prospectus that would result in regardless of whether such individual took grades, water efficiency improvements, and an overall utilization rate of 181 square feet office before or after execution of this lease, indoor air quality optimization, that reduce or higher per person. to directly participate in, or benefit from or greenhouse gas emissions.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:16 May 10, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00153 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MY7.064 H09MYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE Insert offset folio 2017/125 here EH090519.084 H3658 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2019 There was no objection. manufacturers. What I have seen over Across Kansas, there are 506 chain f my years of pharmacy practice has drugstores and 253 independent commu- been nothing short of phenomenal. nity pharmacists. These pharmacists PHARMACY DRUG PRICES When I first started practicing phar- are honest, hardworking men and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under macy in the early 1980s, I can remem- women who often go above and beyond the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- ber a time when, if you needed an anti- to ensure that patients know how to uary 3, 2019, the gentleman from Geor- biotic, you had to take 40 tetracycline. manage their medications. gia (Mr. CARTER) is recognized for 60 You had to take four a day for 10 days. I have heard their stories, and they minutes as the designee of the minor- Now you can take an antibiotic or get all share the same frustration: direct ity leader. a shot in one day and be cured of some and indirect remuneration, or DIR, GENERAL LEAVE of the things that we were treating fees. Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam back there in 1980 with a 10-day supply. In many instances in rural America, Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that I have seen illnesses such as hepatitis the only healthcare professionals left all Members may have 5 legislative C—and hepatitis C, when I first started standing are my good friends and col- days in which to revise and extend practicing pharmacy, was pretty much leagues from the noble pharmacy pro- their remarks and include extraneous a death warrant. If you were diagnosed fession, and these DIR fees are running material on the subject matter of my with hepatitis C, you were probably them out of town. The increase of DIR fees over the last Special Order tonight. going to die. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Through the research and develop- several years has raised out-of-pocket costs for our seniors and put our phar- objection to the request of the gen- ment of the pharmaceutical manufac- macies at financial risk, often oper- tleman from Georgia? turers, I have seen them come up with ating in negative margins. There was no objection. medication so that we can now treat Far too regularly, pharmacy benefit Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam hepatitis C. That is phenomenal. We managers, or PBMs, collect DIR fees Speaker, I am grateful for the time to- can cure it with a pill, and it is because from pharmacies months and months night to talk about a very important of the research and development that after claims. It is completely unpre- subject. As many Members know, cur- has been done through our pharma- dictable and unfair, and the benefits all rently, I am the only pharmacist serv- ceutical manufacturers and through go into the pockets of the pharmacy ing in Congress, and that is something the National Institutes of Health that benefit managers. we have reached this point. I take very seriously. Shame on them for doing this, but However, the price of those medica- Two of the things that I really want- not anymore. This proposed rule will tions, in many cases, makes it inacces- ed to concentrate on when I became a guarantee predictability by helping sible for people. If you have to pay Member of Congress, among many standardize the process and end the $85,000 for a medication to treat hepa- things, but two of the main things disparity between pharmacists, pa- titis C, for many people, that is just were, first of all, prescription drug tients, and PBMs. pricing—that is one of the things that simply not accessible. If that medica- The Centers for Medicare and Med- we want to talk about here tonight— tion is not accessible, it does you no icaid Services estimated that seniors and the other thing that I wanted to good whatsoever. will save up to $9 billion—$9 billion— concentrate on was the opioid epi- I have called on the pharmaceutical over the next 10 years, and the Federal demic. We have been very successful manufacturers to do their part as well. Government will save nearly $17 billion here in Congress in addressing that They are not without responsibility over that same timeframe. issue. here, and I think they understand that. I appreciate President Trump and his Tonight I want to talk about pre- Tonight, what I want to concentrate administration for addressing this con- scription drug pricing because I have on are the PBMs, the pharmacy benefit cern and providing commonsense, fi- witnessed it. I have witnessed what I managers, the middlemen, if you will. nancially responsible solutions. would describe as truly a crisis. If you look at their mission statement, It is my hope and the hope of phar- After 30 years of practicing phar- they will tell you their mission is to macists across the country that this macy, I have seen families struggle to lower drug costs. rule will be finalized quickly so that it pay for their medications. I have seen My questions to you would be: How is can go into effect next year. senior citizens at the counter across that working out? If that is working I would like to recognize my col- from me try to make a decision be- out, if they are achieving their mis- league, pharmacist BUDDY CARTER, who tween buying medication and buying sion, why are we here? Why are we here may know this issue better than any of groceries. I have seen mothers literally tonight talking about this, the high us, as our only pharmacist in Congress. in tears because they couldn’t afford prescription drug costs? I thank my colleagues Dr. PHIL ROE, the medication for their children. I submit to you that they bring no MORGAN GRIFFITH, and PETER WELCH When I came up to Washington, that value whatsoever to the healthcare for leading on this issue and bringing it was one of the things I wanted to con- system. front and center for both the Doctors centrate on. We are very fortunate we Madam Speaker, I am very blessed Caucus and the Energy and Commerce have a President and administration tonight to have a number of speakers Committee members. who are focused on this issue as well here with us to share their expertise, Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam and have done some outstanding and I want to hear from some of them Speaker, I thank the gentleman for his things. Two of those things that are right now. keen insight on this subject. It is very being proposed by the administration I want to begin with the gentleman important, and I appreciate his exper- right now I want to talk about tonight, from Kansas, Representative ROGER tise. but the main thing I want to talk MARSHALL, who also is a physician, was Madam Speaker, what the gentleman about is the prescription drug chain. a hospital administrator, and knows from Kansas was speaking about are Just earlier today, we had a hearing and understands this system. two proposals that are before CMS in the Energy and Commerce Com- Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- right now. mittee, in the Health Subcommittee tleman from Kansas (Mr. MARSHALL). One proposal would do away with that I serve on, where we had rep- Mr. MARSHALL. Madam Speaker, I DIR fees. Now, let’s make sure we un- resentatives from the pharmaceutical thank my colleague for yielding. derstand that DIR stands for direct and manufacturers and from the PBMs, the Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- indirect remuneration. This is when pharmacy benefit managers, pointing port of the Trump administration’s the PBMs go back months later—in fingers at each other and blaming each rule that will modernize Medicare part some cases, years later—and recoup, or other for the problem. D and, as a result, lower drug prices, claw back, reimbursements for what reduce out-of-pocket expenses for they have already sent to the phar- b 1900 America’s seniors, and make critical macies. I have to tell you, in full disclosure, fixes to our systems that will help our You can imagine what kind of impact I am a big fan of the pharmaceutical local pharmacies. this would have on a business. There is

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Last creases in out-of-pocket costs for our However, President Trump made it year, my total DIR fees were $500,000, a patients, which, in turn, forces seniors clear to the American people during his half million dollars. into the doughnut hole of Medicare State of the Union Address that low- That is money they have already part D even sooner. ering the cost of prescription drugs was paid taxes on, but they are clawing it To protect seniors and pharmacists one of his top priorities. As we have back. They are taking it back. in my district, and as a medical profes- seen throughout his Presidency, prom- CMS has proposed that that end. I sional, I urge CMS to finalize the lan- ises made are promises kept. am in support of that, and I appreciate guage included in the rule that reflects Earlier this year, the Trump admin- CMS doing this. the negotiated price at the point of istration issued a proposal that would The other proposed rule that CMS sale. create incentives to lower list prices has come out with has to do with the Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam and reduce out-of-pocket spending on rebates, or discounts, if you will, that Speaker, I thank Dr. DUNN for his keen prescription drugs, potentially becom- are offered to the PBMs by the pharma- insight on this very important subject ing the most sweeping change to how ceutical manufacturers—not offered to and for his comments. American drugs are priced, a much- them, but the PBMs demand them from Madam Speaker, I have a couple needed change. the pharmaceutical manufacturers. other comments about PBMs. By delivering discounts directly to What CMS is proposing is that all of As I mentioned earlier, if you look at patients at the pharmacy counter and those rebates, or discounts, if you will, their website, if you look at what their bringing long-overdue transparency to be given at the point of sale. mission statement is, it says that they a broken system, we are putting pa- What we are trying to achieve here is are there to lower drug costs. Well, tients and seniors first. That is how it to make sure that those rebates, that that is not working out very well. should be. those discounts, are going where they Let me say this: I am not opposed to It is high time to end these kick- are supposed to be going, and that is to anybody making money. I get it. That backs to pharmacy middlemen, re- the patients. is capitalism, and that is fine. ferred to as PBMs, in this process of Keep in mind, everything we are But three PBMs control 80 percent of dealing with these DIRs, which are put- talking about here is about the pa- the market—80 percent of the market. ting many of those in the pharma- tient. We are talking about patient Three companies control that, three ceutical business in my district out of care. PBMs. The largest PBM, in 2016, had business. My next guest speaker is also an ex- gross revenues that exceeded that of I thank the administration, Con- pert in healthcare. In fact, he is an- Ford Motor Company, Pfizer Pharma- gressman CARTER, and my fellow col- other one of the members of our Doc- ceuticals, and McDonald’s added to- leagues this evening for their commit- tors Caucus, a urologist from Florida, gether. ment to righting this ship and reducing Representative NEAL DUNN, who, again, Again, I am not opposed to anybody drug prices for all Americans. has practiced in the healthcare field Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam making money, but tell me how a com- and who has seen this with his pa- Speaker, I thank the gentleman for his pany can make more than Pfizer Phar- tients. comments, and I certainly appreciate maceuticals, McDonald’s, and Ford Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- his leadership here in the House. Motor Company combined. tleman from Florida (Mr. DUNN). Madam Speaker, as you heard earlier To make matters even worse, those Mr. DUNN. Madam Speaker, I thank from one of our speakers, CMS esti- companies are worldwide. This PBM is Representative CARTER, who is a col- mates that this change alone, doing just domestic. They are just here in league, a friend, and a neighbor, and away with the DIR fees—putting the America. who also has genuine expertise on this discounts, the rebates, if you will, at Again, I am not opposed to anybody subject. the point of sale—will benefit the con- making money, but tell me the value The administration recently pub- sumer, benefit the patient, and could they are bringing to the system. They lished two rules that tackle the issues save patients $7.1 to $9.2 billion. faced by both our Medicare bene- are not bringing any value to the sys- ficiaries and the pharmacies that serve tem. b 1915 them. That is why I am in support of what Now, let me tell you, that is signifi- One rule in particular, the ‘‘Modern- CMS is proposing: doing away with the cant. That is significant for those sen- izing Part D and Medicare Advantage DIR fees; making sure that the rebates, ior citizens that I was talking about to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out- the discounts, if you will, are given at earlier who are trying to make a deci- of-Pocket Expenses’’ rule, addresses the point of sale; and increasing trans- sion between buying medicine and buy- pharmacy direct and indirect remu- parency. ing groceries. That is significant to neration fee reform by instituting that Madam Speaker, the next speaker is that mother who is trying to buy the DIR fees will be negotiated at the point a good friend, a member of the Georgia medication for her child. Those savings of sale instead of the underhanded and delegation, Congressman RICK ALLEN will help. Transparency will help. retroactive fashion by which the plans from Augusta. RICK is a businessman, a The savings are going to go much and PBMs currently operate. very successful businessman. He under- further than just this estimated seven Currently, pharmacies can face these stands the challenges in business. Cer- to $9 billion, because as we get better clawback fees after they have already tainly, healthcare costs, I am sure, transparency we will get lower drug filled and sold a prescription for Medi- were challenges for him. prices. I am convinced of that. care part D and Medicare Advantage Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- Madam Speaker, my next speaker is patients. tleman from Georgia (Mr. ALLEN). a gentleman who certainly understands DIR fees have become a catchall cat- Mr. ALLEN. Madam Speaker, I thank this issue and has worked closely on it. egory for pharmacy benefit managers Congressman CARTER for yielding and He has been a champion on this issue. to collect more overhead after pre- for his efforts here this evening to Representative AUSTIN SCOTT, from scriptions are sold. shine a light on an issue that we all Georgia, has gone to great lengths to Pharmacies are often unaware of know is affecting far too many Ameri- study this issue. He has met with small what they will owe, and the standards cans. pharmacies in his district. He has dis- for these fees can be impossible to It is a shame to keep doing things cussed with them the problem, and he meet. As a result, many independent when they don’t work. Something has understands it; and we are very, very pharmacies in my district are forced to to be done. fortunate to have him and his input. provide the drugs at below cost. Madam Speaker, the rising cost of Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- Imagine that for just a moment. DIR prescription drugs is causing signifi- tleman from Georgia (Mr. AUSTIN fees are causing pharmacies to operate cant financial burdens for millions of SCOTT).

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And a lot of was actually an insurance broker for as complex; and it is anything but what we talk about here is insurance. many years, a health insurance broker. clear and simple, and this is because of Let me try to articulate, if you will, And it always amazed me, as pharmacy the pharmacy benefit managers. exactly what I am talking about here. benefit managers tried to explain their They have used direct and indirect Some of the folks back home who are business model, that they actually remuneration fees, DIR fees, to claw watching may be thinking, well, I don’t couldn’t explain their business model. back money from pharmacies on indi- really understand why the pharma- So I rise today in support of our local vidual claims, long after those claims ceutical manufacturers have to go pharmacies and the unique role that are believed to have been resolved. through the PBMs. they play in serving patients. I stand It means that a pharmacy doesn’t What happens is that insurance com- here to commend the Centers for Medi- know how the final reimbursement panies work on formularies. In other care and Medicaid Services and the re- amount will be received for a claim for words, they say, if you have got this cently-proposed rule aimed at address- weeks or even months. And anyone disease, or if you have got this health ing direct and indirect remuneration, who runs any business, healthcare problem, these are the drugs that we DIR, fees and drug rebates; rebates business or any other business, knows are going to cover. that don’t go to the consumer, but re- you can’t operate when you don’t know The pharmaceutical manufacturer, in bates that go to multibillion-dollar what your reimbursement is. order to get their drug on that for- corporations. CMS recently proposed drug pricing mulary, has to go to the PBM, the mid- I frequently make stops at local rules addressing this issue head-on by dleman, and has to offer them dis- pharmacies when I am back at my requiring all pharmacy price conces- counts, rebates, if you will, in order to home in Georgia, and I appreciate the sions, a subset of DIR, to be included in get their product on that formulary. services that they provide their cus- the negotiated price, which is the price That is what we are talking about. tomers. the pharmacy will be reimbursed at the That is where they have the pharma- I am from a small town, and local point of sale for dispensing the drug. ceutical manufacturers by the short pharmacists are a fixture in the com- This directive would move negotiated hairs, if you will. That is where they munity. They are the first line of de- drug prices much closer to the cost of really put the pressure on. So that is fense in preventing and treating a cus- the drug for the Part D sponsor, essen- really what we are talking about. tomer’s needs. They have known most tially eliminating retroactive phar- Look, again, as I have said before, I of their customers in their community macy DIR fees. am not opposed to anybody making for many years. Patients win when pharmacy price money, but show me the value. I will give you one brief example. As concessions are included in the nego- I mentioned a hearing that we had an insurance broker, we had written a tiated price. earlier today in the Health Sub- contract on a business and the cards I want to commend the administra- committee of the Energy and Com- had not come in yet. And there is a tion for making lowering drug prices a merce Committee. I mentioned that we small-town pharmacy, and then there priority; and I want to challenge my had some PBMs there. We had two is the big chain pharmacy. One of the colleagues in the Democratic Party to PBMs there. One is one of the major employee’s children had gotten sick. work with the administration and the PBMs that requires the pharmaceutical Guess which pharmacist was willing Republicans in this House to push for- manufacturers to give them rebates in to work with the family to get them ward legislation that would continue order to have their products listed on the medicine before the insurance card to reduce the cost of healthcare, spe- the formulary. came in? And guess which pharmacist cifically pharmaceuticals, for the And then another PBM was there, was blocked out of the plan by the American citizen. and they are just a flat fee. In other pharmacy benefit managers? It was the I, along with many of my colleagues words, they just charge an administra- same one, the local, small-town phar- on both sides of this aisle, have advo- tive fee. That is all they charge. Again, macist. cated for these sorts of reforms that PBMs, that is the way they evolved. I am troubled on many of these vis- bring transparency and accountability All they were to begin with, when they its, because I know how these commu- to the system. started way back when, were just sim- nity pharmacies are finding it more Now who could be against trans- ply processors. and more difficult to serve their neigh- parency and accountability? But enough about what we have done bors while remaining competitive in These are bipartisan issues on which here in Washington. Let’s talk for just the larger healthcare marketplace. we share broad agreement. I call on the a minute about State legislators and I hear from my constituents regu- leadership of this House to put the par- what State legislative actions have larly about the financial burden they tisan politics aside; follow the lead of been taken. face as drug prices continue to climb. the administration; or walk with the Let me clarify and let me point out And the price for a drug today, when administration to address the lack of that I am not talking about just red they go to get it refilled a month from transparency in the pharmaceutical in- States. I am not talking about just now may be totally different, and rare- dustry. Give pharmacies a level playing blue States. I am not talking about big ly is it lower. field to compete, and provide Ameri- States. I am not talking about small Plain and simple, we pay too much cans access to affordable prescription States. I am talking about all States, for drugs in this country. I would hope drugs. all the States in our union; that it is something that we could This is something that we should I am talking about States like Ohio. work together in a bipartisan manner. have done for the American citizens Ohio’s Department of Medicaid pub- President Trump has already said that long ago and it is something that we lished a report in January detailing ex- he is willing to sign a piece of legisla- can do right now. actly how PBMs have been gaming the tion to reduce the cost of pharma- Madam Speaker, I thank my good system; that’s right; in Ohio. ceuticals in this country, and it is friend and fellow Georgian, Mr. CAR- Ohio found that CVS—CVS is something that we should be able to TER, for hosting this Special Order this Caremark—that they had been using come together and pass to help the evening. I look forward to continuing their role as the PBM for their State American citizens and reduce the cost to resolve this issue for the American Medicaid program to pay CVS phar- of healthcare for the American family. citizens. macies as much as 46 percent more Most Americans assume that it is Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam than competing pharmacies. probably a pretty simple transaction Speaker, I thank the gentleman for his Now, this is something else we need for the pharmacist when the phar- comments, and I thank him for his to talk about. We need to talk about

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I thank the House for passing it. PBM. Aetna is the insurance company. gious thing that the PBMs were doing I especially thank the President for Now, when we were talking to the in the past—we, thankfully, were able signing this into law. PBMs today in the committee, we to address this—was called the gag Madam Speaker, this is a real prob- would ask them, what are you doing clause. lem. with these discounts? What are you Thankfully, we had legislation that I I want to conclude by saying that doing with these rebates that you get? was honored to sponsor here in the what we are trying to do here is to And they would tell us, well, we give House that was passed in the House, bring about transparency. Just show us them back to the plan sponsors, and passed in the Senate, signed into law what is happening. That is all we are the plan sponsors decrease premiums. by the President. It addressed the gag asking for. Anybody seen their premium decreas- clause. I want to applaud the administra- ing recently? I don’t think I have. What is a gag clause? tion. I want to thank President Donald But think about it for a moment. If You want to talk about the audacity J. Trump for bringing this issue to the insurance company owns the PBM, of the PBMs? Let me tell you about the light. This has been an issue that he and owns the pharmacy, if the PBM is audacity of the PBMs. has worked on. going to give it back to the insurance As I mentioned earlier, about the This is a nonpartisan issue. I never in company, isn’t that just taking money pharmaceutical manufacturers being my years of practicing pharmacy asked out of one pocket and putting it in the under pressure to give the PBMs dis- someone, Are you a Republican or a other pocket? counts, rebates, if you will, in order to Democrat? That doesn’t matter. This I mean, if CVS—if Caremark is going get their drugs on the formularies; impacts everyone. to give back the money that they are well, independent pharmacies are the I thank the President for his leader- saving in the third party with the same way. They are under pressure. ship on this and I thank the adminis- PBMs to the insurance company, What the PBMs did is they told— tration for these two proposed rules: Aetna, that they also own—and they they had a clause in their contract doing away with DIR fees, making the are not the only one. with the pharmacy, and it said that if rebates at the point of sale, so that What about Express Scripts? Express a drug is cheaper if you buy it out of they will truly go to the patient. Scripts just recently bought Cigna. So pocket, if you pay for it out of pocket, These two rules that are being pro- you have got Cigna as the insurance if you buy it for cash than the copay, posed by CMS will help get us to a company. You have got Express Scripts you cannot tell the patient that. point where we will have more trans- as the PBM. And, oh, by the way, Ex- parency. That is what we need. b 1930 press Scripts has their own mail order Folks, this is a serious subject, a pharmacy and in terms of volume, they And if you do tell the patient that, very serious subject. I have witnessed are the third largest in America. So, then you run the risk of being kicked it firsthand, witnessed it in my prac- again, we have the situation there. out of the network. Well, the reality is tice of pharmacy for over 30 years. It is Same thing goes with United, you can’t afford to be kicked out of the horrible when you see someone suf- UnitedHealthcare owns Optum, and network. If you lose thousands of bod- fering who can’t afford a medication. they have their own mail order phar- ies because that PBM controls that I call on the pharmaceutical manu- macy. network, then you are out of business. facturers to do their part. They have So, there you have the three top So pharmacies had no other choice. got to do a better job with their pric- PBMs, controlling 80 percent of the Patients were paying more with their ing. They are not without responsi- market; that also have their own insur- copay than what they would have paid bility here, and I think they under- ance company, and they also have their for it if they would have simply paid stand that. own pharmacy. out of pocket, just simply paid cash. But, Madam Speaker, we have got to This is what happened in Ohio. Ohio We did away with that. have these two rule proposals passed, discovered that Caremark, that third Thank you, Mr. President, for sign- and I encourage CMS to follow through party, the PBM, was paying their phar- ing that legislation. on this, do away with DIR fees, put the macy, CVS, 46 percent more than they We addressed that in Congress. We rebates at the point of sale. This will were paying competing pharmacies. said, no, that is not going to happen bring about transparency. That is an example of where they were anymore. Now pharmacists can do I thank the administration for their taking money out of one pocket and what they were trained to do, and that support. I thank those who spoke here putting it in another pocket. is take care of their patients and tell tonight. What about New York State? Their them, Look, if you pay for this, you Madam Speaker, thank you for giv- State Medicaid reported that PBMs can buy it for $4 and you don’t have to ing me this opportunity to bring to were pocketing a 32 percent markup on pay a $20 copay. light this extremely important subject. generic drugs; 32 percent markup on You say, Well, how often did that Madam Speaker, I yield back. generic drugs; the drugs patients tradi- happen? f tionally rely on to be more affordable Well, let me give you just one exam- than their branded alternatives. But ple that happened in our committee, in THE MUELLER REPORT New York caught them red-handed. the Energy and Commerce Committee. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under I can go on and name State after We actually had one of our Members the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- State. The State of Arkansas called a who was the primary caregiver for her uary 3, 2019, the gentlewoman from Illi- special session to address the situation husband, who was very ill at the time. nois (Ms. SCHAKOWSKY) is recognized with PBMs. We had been talking about the gag for 60 minutes as the designee of the Just yesterday, my home State of clause, so she knew about it. She knew majority leader. Georgia, the Governor signed into leg- that pharmacists weren’t allowed to Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, islation two bills dealing with PBMs; offer that information. the report on the investigation into one of them that would prohibit PBMs So she went into the pharmacy, and Russian interference in the 2016 presi- from steering their patients to their she was told that her husband’s medi- dential election, more commonly own pharmacies and steering them cation, no exaggeration, was going to known as the Mueller report, outlines away from other pharmacies, inde- be $600. She knew to ask the phar- efforts by the Russian Government to pendent pharmacies. macist. She said, What if I just pay for manipulate the United States election

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Speaker, this is in response to the at- were capable of exerting undue influ- The report has been mischaracterized torney general’s claim that the Presi- ence over law enforcement investiga- and spun in inappropriate ways in the dent has constitutional immunity from tions, including the Russian-inter- Halls of Congress and within the prosecution. Mr. Mueller writes: ‘‘We ference and obstruction investigations. media. were not persuaded by the argument The incidents were often carried out In reality, the report documents that the President has blanket con- through one-on-one meetings in which widespread activities undertaken by stitutional immunity to engage in acts the President sought to use his official many in positions of power that were that would corruptly obstruct justice power outside of usual channels. These at best unethical and at worst illegal. through the exercise of otherwise valid actions ranged from efforts to remove But you don’t have to take my word Article II powers.’’ the special counsel and to reverse the for it. Instead, listen to the following He goes on at some length to talk effect of the attorney general’s recusal; examples taken directly from the re- about what that standard is, but I want to the attempted use of official power port and judge for yourself. to read the footnote in that section. to limit the scope of the investigation; I am going to begin with a quote ‘‘A possible remedy through impeach- to direct and indirect contacts with from the Mueller report and then in- ment for abuses of power would not witnesses with the potential to influ- vite my colleagues to also simply read substitute for potential criminal liabil- ence their testimony. Viewing the acts from the document, which the Amer- ity after a President leaves office. Im- collectively can help to illuminate ican people should know can be peachment would remove a President their significance.’’ Volume II, page downloaded for free from the Depart- from office, but would not address the 157. ment of Justice website. underlying culpability of the conduct Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, ‘‘The evidence we obtained about the or serve the usual purposes of the I yield to the gentleman from New President’s actions and intent present criminal law. . . . York (Mr. MORELLE). difficult issues that would need to be ‘‘Impeachment is also a drastic and Mr. MORELLE. ‘‘After it was re- rarely invoked remedy, and Congress is resolved if we were making a tradi- ported that Cohen intended to cooper- not restricted to relying only on im- tional prosecutorial judgment. At the ate with the government, however, the peachment, rather than making crimi- same time, if we had confidence after a President accused Cohen of ‘making up nal law applicable to a former Presi- thorough investigation of the facts stories in order to get himself out of an dent . . . ’’ unrelated jam (taxicabs maybe?),’ that the President clearly did not com- That is from Volume II, page 178. mit obstruction of justice, we would so called Cohen a ‘rat,’ and on multiple Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, occasions publicly suggested that state. Based on the facts and the appli- I yield to the gentlewoman from Michi- cable legal standards, we are unable to Cohen’s family members had com- gan (Mrs. LAWRENCE). mitted crimes. The evidence con- reach that judgment. Accordingly, Mrs. LAWRENCE. ‘‘On Saturday, while this report does not conclude cerning this sequence of events could June 17, 2017, the President called support an inference that the President that the President committed a crime, McGahn and directed him to have the it also does not exonerate him.’’ Vol- used inducements in the form of posi- special counsel removed . . . In inter- tive messages in an effort to get Cohen ume II, page 8. views with the special counsel’s office, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- not to cooperate, and then turned to McGahn recalled that the President attacks and intimidation to deter the bers are reminded to refrain from en- called him at home twice and on both gaging in personalities toward the provision of information or undermine occasions directed him to call Rosen- Cohen’s credibility once Cohen began President. stein and say that Mueller had con- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, cooperating.’’ Volume II, page 154. flicts that precluded him from serving Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from Cali- as special counsel. On the first call, I yield to the gentleman from Cali- fornia (Mrs. DAVIS) to quote from the McGahn recalled that the President fornia (Mr. LOWENTHAL). Mueller report. said something like, ‘You gotta do this. Mr. LOWENTHAL. ‘‘The President Mrs. DAVIS of California. ‘‘On Satur- You gotta call Rod.’ ’’ This is from Vol- launched public attacks on the inves- day, June 17, 2017, the President called ume II, page 85. tigation and individuals involved in it McGahn and directed him to have the Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, who could possess evidence adverse to special counsel removed . . . In inter- I yield to the gentlewoman from Ohio the President, while in private, the views with the Special Counsel’s Office, (Mrs. BEATTY). President engaged in a series of tar- McGahn recalled that the President Mrs. BEATTY. Reading from Volume geted efforts to control the investiga- called him at home twice and on both II, page 8: ‘‘Congress has authority to tion. For instance, the President at- occasions directed him to call Rosen- prohibit a President’s corrupt use of tempted to remove the special counsel; stein and say that Mueller had con- his authority in order to protect the he sought to have Attorney General flicts that precluded him from serving integrity of the administration of jus- Sessions unrecuse himself and limit as special counsel. On the first call, tice.’’ the investigation; he sought to prevent McGahn recalled that the President ‘‘Article II of the Constitution does public disclosure of information about said something like, ‘You gotta do this. not categorically and permanently im- the June 9, 2016, meeting between Rus- You gotta call Rod.’ ’’ Volume II, page munize the President from potential li- sians and campaign officials; and he 85. ability for the conduct that we inves- used public forums to attack potential Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, tigated. Rather, our analysis led us to witnesses who might offer adverse in- I yield to the gentlewoman from Cali- conclude that the obstruction-of-jus- formation and to praise witnesses who fornia (Ms. LEE). tice statutes can validly prohibit a declined to cooperate with the govern- Ms. LEE of California. ‘‘Substantial President’s corrupt efforts to use his ment.’’ Volume II, page 157. evidence indicates that the catalyst for official powers to curtail, end, or inter- the President’s decision to fire Comey fere with an investigation.’’ b 1945 was Comey’s unwillingness to publicly ‘‘The conclusion that Congress may Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, state that the President was not per- apply the obstruction laws to the I yield to the gentlewoman from Cali- sonally under investigation, despite President’s corrupt exercise of the pow- fornia (Ms. LEE). the President’s repeated requests that ers of office accords with our constitu- Ms. LEE of California. ‘‘In early 2018, Comey make such an announcement. tional system of checks and balances the press reported that the President Other evidence, however, indicates that and the principle that no person is had directed McGahn to have the spe- the President wanted to protect him- above the law.’’ cial counsel removed in June 2017 and

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McGahn told those officials Mrs. LAWRENCE. ‘‘Cohen also re- ference was intended to prevent further that the media reports were accurate called speaking with the President’s investigative scrutiny of the Presi- in stating that the President had di- personal counsel about pardons after dent’s and his campaign’s conduct.’’ rected McGahn to have the special the searches of his home and office had Volume II, page 97. counsel removed.’’ occurred, at a time when the media had Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- Volume II, pages 5 and 6. reported that pardon discussions were tlewoman from California (Ms. LEE). Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, occurring at the White House. . . . Ms. LEE of California. ‘‘Two days I yield to the gentleman from New Cohen understood, based on this con- after the President directed McGahn to York (Mr. MORELLE). versation and previous conversations have the special counsel removed, the Mr. MORELLE. ‘‘Congress can per- about pardons with the President’s per- President made another attempt to af- missibly criminalize certain obstruc- sonal counsel, that as long as he stayed fect the course of the Russia investiga- tive conduct by the President, such as on message, he would be taken care of tion. On June 19, 2017, the President suborning perjury, intimidating wit- by the President, either through a par- met one-on-one with Corey nesses, or fabricating evidence, because don or through the investigation being Lewandowski in the Oval Office and those prohibitions raise no separation shut down.’’ dictated a message to be delivered to of powers questions. . . . The Constitu- Volume II, page 147. Attorney General Sessions that would tion does not authorize the President Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, have had the effect of limiting the Rus- to engage in such conduct, and those I yield to the gentlewoman from Cali- sia investigation to future election in- actions would transgress the Presi- fornia (Ms. LEE). terference only.’’ dent’s duty to ‘take care that the laws Ms. LEE of California. ‘‘The inves- Volume II, page 90. be faithfully executed.’ ’’ tigation established that several indi- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, Volume II, page 170. viduals affiliated with the Trump cam- I yield back the balance of my time. Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, paign lied to the Office, and to Con- f I yield to the gentlewoman from Ohio gress, about their interactions with MARKING THE ONE-YEAR ANNI- (Mrs. BEATTY). Russian-affiliated individuals and re- Mrs. BEATTY. ‘‘On October 7, 2016, lated matters. Those lies materially VERSARY OF THE FAMILY SEPA- the media released video of candidate impaired the investigation of Russian RATION CRISIS Trump speaking in graphic terms election interference. The Office The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under about women years earlier, which was charged some of those lies as violations the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- considered damaging to his candidacy. of the Federal false statements stat- uary 3, 2019, the gentlewoman from Less than an hour later, WikiLeaks ute.’’ Washington (Ms. JAYAPAL) is recog- made its second release: thousands of Volume I, page 9. nized for the remainder of the hour as John Podesta’s emails that had been Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, the designee of the majority leader. stolen by the GRU in late March 2016. I yield to the gentlewoman from Con- Ms. JAYAPAL. Madam Speaker, I The FBI and other U.S. Government in- necticut (Mrs. HAYES). thank Representative SCHAKOWSKY for stitutions were at the time continuing Mrs. HAYES. ‘‘The President and his her incredible leadership in the Con- their investigation of suspected Rus- personal counsel made repeated state- gressional Progressive Caucus on so sian Government efforts to interfere in ments suggesting that a pardon was a many issues, including bringing truth the Presidential election. possibility for Manafort, while also to the Mueller investigation and mak- ‘‘That same day, October 7, the De- making it clear that the President did ing sure people understand exactly partment of Homeland Security and not want Manafort to ‘flip’ and cooper- what is going on. the Office of the Director of National ate with the government.’’ Madam Speaker, for the rest of the Intelligence issued a joint public state- Volume II, page 131. Special Order hour, which is the Con- ment ‘that the Russian Government di- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, gressional Progressive Caucus’ Special rected the recent compromises of I yield to the gentlewoman from Ohio Order hour that we do each week, we emails from U.S. persons and institu- (Mrs. BEATTY). are focusing on the 1-year anniversary tions, including from U.S. political or- Mrs. BEATTY. ‘‘Immediately after of the family separation crisis. Any of ganizations.’ Those ‘thefts’ and the the November 8 election, Russian Gov- our Members here who would like to ‘disclosures’ of the hacked materials ernment officials and prominent Rus- speak are welcome to do so. through online platforms such as sian businessmen began trying to make Let me start by saying, 1 year ago, I WikiLeaks, the statement continued, inroads into the new administration. became the first Member of Congress to ‘are intended to interfere with the U.S. The most senior levels of Russian Gov- go into a Federal prison where hun- election process.’ ’’ ernment encouraged these efforts. The dreds of men and women, mothers and Volume I, page 7. Russian Embassy made contact hours fathers, had been separated from their Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, after the election to congratulate the children and were being held in the I yield to the gentlewoman from Con- President-elect and to arrange a call prison system, in the Federal prison necticut (Mrs. HAYES). with President Putin. Several Russian just south of my district. Mrs. HAYES. ‘‘Further, the Office businessmen picked up the effort from I cannot, even today, 365 days later, learned that some of the individuals we there.’’ forget the stories that these mothers interviewed or whose conduct we inves- Volume I, page 7. and fathers told me. They told me tigated—including some associated Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. ‘‘The President about how immigration agents said to with the Trump campaign—deleted rel- engaged in a second phase of conduct, them, ‘‘Your families don’t exist any- evant communications or commu- involving public attacks of the inves- more,’’ and that they would never see nicated during the relevant period tigation, nonpublic efforts to control their children again. using applications that feature it, and efforts in both public and pri- At the time that I saw them, it was encryption or that do not provide for vate to encourage witnesses not to co- already 3 to 4 weeks after they had long-term retention of data or commu- operate with the investigation.’’ been separated, and the majority of nications records. In such cases, the Of- Volume II, page 7. those parents had no idea where their fice was not able to corroborate wit- ‘‘The President’s position as the head children were. ness statements through comparison to of the executive branch provided him In fact, that morning, some of them contemporaneous communications or with unique and powerful means of in- had been handed slips that supposedly

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I just think, as a boxes, these ice boxes, without blan- immigrant to the United States of mother, and for all the mothers and fa- kets, without sleeping mats. Some America. thers out there, as a parent, can you mothers described how they went with- My parents, neither were born in the imagine being separated from your out water for 5 days. United States of America. But this is a child, in some cases children as young After public outcry and pressure place where my family was able to find as 6 months, later we found out 3 from elected officials, the government refuge from the pogroms in Eastern months old, babies, who were torn off set up a number for parents to call to Europe and make a good life here. And the breasts of their mothers? get information on their children, but yet, today, we are seeing such horror These moms described immigration some of the parents that I spoke to in that, if it were another country, I agents tearing them from their chil- Texas said that the number didn’t think we would want sanctions. We dren without the opportunity to say work or that ICE wouldn’t allow them would go to the United Nations. How good-bye. Some of them told me that to speak to their children. could a country separate families? when they went to go to the bathroom, One mother mentioned that she re- And it is not just at the border, as they were told their children would peatedly tried to call her child to try Members know. Inside our country, in still be there. When they came back, to locate her child, but the number my city of Chicago, we are finding fam- their children were gone. But they would not go through. ilies that are scared all the time, One mother told me that, when she could hear them in the very next room mixed families where the children requested to talk to her child, the ICE crying for them, screaming for their might be citizens and the parents un- agents would get mad; and agents men- parents, and these mothers were not documented. The kids are afraid to go tioned that, in some instances, families able to go. to school, wondering if their parents would have to pay for these phone They told me how immigration will be there when they get home. calls. But that trip to the border that the agents put them in line with their chil- And this isn’t just anecdotal. The Congresswoman helped organize is dren, and they would send the parents DHS inspector general’s September something that I will never, ever for- in one direction and the children in an- 2018 report found mixed results among other direction. parents attempting to call their chil- get. Seeing people in cages, seeing that One of the mothers told me how she dren and that important information grandmother—remember?—who was in- left Guatemala with her 8- and 12-year- about how to contact separated chil- consolable because she came with her old children. Her husband is in prison. dren was not always available. 7-year-old granddaughter who was He was put in prison for raping a young Just this week, 2 days ago, Members taken from her because our country did child around the same age as her of Congress had hoped to do the Special not recognize a grandmother as family. daughter. He was just about to come Order hour on the day of the anniver- That child was redesignated as an un- out of prison, and she was afraid that sary. We had to do it today because accompanied minor, and she thought he would come out of prison and then this is our scheduled time. But the she may never see her granddaughter go after their child, rape her daughter. group Families Belong Together, a coa- again, and maybe that is true. Another woman from El Salvador lition of groups working on this issue, There are thousands, we think, of told me how she got a protection order did an installation on our Capitol lawn children and families that are sepa- against her ex-husband, who is a police with the shoes of tiny children all rated. We don’t know. Nobody knows. officer, but the protection order was throughout and then an incredible 3–D The Department of Homeland Security meaningless. He continued to antago- statue of a mother reaching out to her doesn’t know how many children have nize her family, so she left. child, and the child was in a cage. been separated from their parents. Many of these mothers told me how I cannot imagine that this is the We saw some moms who were being they had left one or two of their chil- country that we call the greatest coun- reunited with their children, and one of dren behind because they wanted to try try in the world. I cannot imagine that them was furious, and I was curious as to save one. It was too difficult to my country that I am proud of, that I to why. This mother said her 8-year-old bring small children on the long jour- serve here as a Member of Congress for daughter was told, ‘‘Your mother aban- ney that they were taking—the incred- would do this to children. doned you.’’ Someone representing our ible sacrifice as a parent of trying to And this administration has consist- country said that to a child. save one child. ently demonized and vilified immi- Who does that? One mother told me that she had grants, but this policy of cruel family ‘‘Your mother abandoned you, and three children. The first was shot and separation is hard to even describe, you will be in a shelter until you are 18 killed by gang members. The second hard to imagine that it is happening in years old.’’ That reunion, mother and was shot and paralyzed by gang mem- our borders. daughter, did not go smoothly at first, bers. She left the paralyzed child at I was privileged to co-chair, with as you can imagine. home because she knew that he would Congresswoman LUCILLE ROYBAL- I mean, we saw a whole room full of not be able to make the journey. She ALLARD, the Women’s Working Group people pleading guilty to crossing the took the final child. She tried to bring on Immigration Reform, and we led a border because it wasn’t at a des- that child to safety. trip to the border. I see my good friend ignated border crossing. It was so pain- Representative Jan Schakowsky, who ful to see that. And that was the begin- b 2000 was on that trip, and I just want to ask ning of the zero-tolerance policy. And After everything these mothers expe- the gentlewoman, Representative we are still seeing families separated, rienced—the trauma in their home SCHAKOWSKY, who has been so eloquent families suffering 1 year later. countries, the cruel separation from on this issue, I want to see if she wants And, Madam Speaker, I thank the their children—the treatment that to say a few words. gentlewoman for calling attention to they experienced in immigration cus- And then I know my friend BARBARA this and for organizing that visit to the tody was just outrageous. LEE is here, as well, about this crisis border, which is forever in my mind. Immigration agents told them that and about our commitment, as Demo- Ms. JAYAPAL. Madam Speaker, I they were ‘‘filthy.’’ They used that crats, to refuse to allow this to con- thank Representative SCHAKOWSKY for word. Immigration agents laughed at tinue. her comments. these mothers when they cried about Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- My colleague, the gentlewoman from losing their children. And these moth- tlewoman from Illinois (Ms. SCHA- California, BARBARA LEE, has been such ers told me how they were detained in KOWSKY). a champion for families, for children,

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We have Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- I am reminded that 400 years ago, done much work in the Appropriations tlewoman from California (Ms. LEE) to when the first Africans were brought to Committee. say a few words on this, as well. this country to begin the horrific, in- Thank God we were able to pass some Ms. LEE of California. Madam humane institution and government- of the amendments last year that Speaker, I thank Representative sanctioned slavery, children were sepa- would not allow the immigration offi- JAYAPAL for yielding, and I thank her rated from their parents. And that was cials to chain pregnant women—get for her tremendous leadership and for a plan, just as it is a plan now. African it?—chain pregnant women. We got rid staying steady and focused. And, also, I families were split and destroyed. of that. Hopefully, they are imple- just have to recognize her for the input We still experience, in the Black menting that properly. which she has provided to the con- community, generational trauma from So there is a lot to do, but this is ference committee to keep the govern- these crimes against humanity. I something that cannot last. This is ment open, but, also, it was a con- couldn’t help but be reminded of what America, and we should not—the world ference committee to fund Homeland my ancestors experienced as I visited should not see us leading an immigra- Security. Her input and what she gave McAllen, Texas, and Brownsville, tion policy or promoting an immigra- us really was extremely important to Texas, last year. tion policy that, central to it, destroys get that done. We have a lot of work to I saw children sleeping on concrete families and children and lives. do. So I thank her very much for that, floors, behind barbed wire, crying for These are human beings. They don’t also. their parents. I spoke with mothers deserve this, and we have to do more to Yes, our Nation has yet to recover and fathers who did not know where stop it. from the Trump administration’s cruel their children were after several Madam Speaker, I again thank the zero-tolerance, zero-humanity prosecu- months. And we were told that they gentlewoman for yielding. tion policy that tore and is tearing could make these phone calls, but also Ms. JAYAPAL. Madam Speaker, I thousands of children from their par- that these calls cost money. thank Congresswoman LEE for her ents and guardians, which was an- Where do they have money? How work, for her leadership. I was think- nounced 1 year ago this week. could they get any money? ing about what she said about children Since Donald Trump started his zero- These children and their parents had and the impact on them, even within 24 humanity policy—and that is exactly no access to mental health profes- hours. what it is—we have learned more and sionals. We had the then-Director of the Of- more disturbing evidence. Now, my background is psychiatric fice of Refugee Resettlement, Scott We know that the Trump administra- social work, and I know the trauma of Lloyd, who was in to testify before us tion piloted family separation on a separation of children from their par- in the Judiciary Committee. limited basis and planned to impose a ents, just within 24 hours that trauma b 2015 policy of mass separating of children settles in. from their moms and dads—a policy. They had no access to legal services. We also had other career child wel- We have seen the administration’s And, yes, I couldn’t believe it when I fare experts that were there on the memos contemplating how this could saw that these detention centers were panel, including one who testified to us be done and the resources needed to prisons. They reminded me of San on the committee that he warned the separate and detain thousands of chil- Quentin. director and those above him about the dren and parents. I saw mothers in prison uniforms. increasing family separations and the The Government Accountability Of- These were asylum seekers. They were incredibly significant, and potentially fice has investigated, finding that, de- put behind barbed wire in prison uni- lifelong risks to those children; not spite the administration’s contempla- forms. This was like something I had only the ones that weren’t reunited— tion, this is a very serious, serious never seen in my life. because at that point there was still, as problem, that they were unaware the And yet it took me back to what our there are today, over 300 families today then-Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, government sanctioned and promoted that still aren’t reunited—but not only intended to launch this zero-humanity and had as its policy 400 years ago. to the ones that weren’t reunited, but policy. They didn’t even know this, Yes, I was born in a border city, El he said even the ones who were re- they said. Paso, Texas. I was just there with Con- united with their families, but they At least as of February this year, we gresswoman ESCOBAR on Monday. And spent 3 months or even a week, or even know that the Justice Department and El Paso, the people of El Paso are 3 weeks—most of them spent months their attorneys are still not tracking doing everything they can to help with separated from their parents—that life- when they prosecute parents and legal the children and with the families that long—and he used that—lifelong dam- guardians separated from their chil- are being so ruthlessly treated by our age to those children would be intense. dren. immigration officials. I asked Scott Lloyd as the then-di- And that brings me to what may be Now, I just have to tell you, these rector of the Refugee Resettlement the most disturbing part of it all: The children will grow up with a disdain for Program: Did you do anything? Did Department of Health and Human America; okay? Their trauma will turn you take that information that you Services’ inspector general found that into anger. And I know that, profes- got, that this was going to be lifelong, the total number of children separated sionally. I know what is going to hap- irreversible—he used the word irrevers- from a parent or guardian by immigra- pen to these kids. ible, the witness who testified about tion authorities is unknown and that The long-term impact will not be the damage to children—did you do thousands of children may have been good for our country, so this adminis- anything with that information about separated. tration better figure this out pretty the lifelong, irreversible damage to So the bottom line is that Donald quickly. There are so many dimensions thousands of children that you, this ad- Trump and his administration, showing to what they are doing. I don’t think ministration, has caused? horrific cruelty and disregard for the they even get it. And he said: No, didn’t share it with well-being of children, planned for The humane and the humanitarian anybody. Didn’t do anything about it. months—this was a plan—to tear chil- crisis that we are experiencing is first On the same day that the Trump ad- dren from their parents’ arms. and foremost, but we also have to re- ministration said that it would reunite Key officials were warned about the mind the Trump administration they thousands of children—because this is potentially lifelong harm to children, are creating children now who will be not a Democrat or a Republican issue— and Donald Trump and his administra- adults soon, and this trauma is going people across this country were out- tion still did absolutely nothing to en- to stay with them all of their lives. So raged by what they saw.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:16 May 10, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00161 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MY7.123 H09MYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE H3666 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2019 I remember First Lady Laura Bush gress with stakeholders from across We had a hearing on this family sepa- wrote an amazing op-ed talking about the country. ration policy in the Appropriations this is not us, this is not America. I am proud to say that as we reintro- Committee, the Labor, Health and Independents, Republicans, and Demo- duce it, we have also made sure—and, Human Services, Education, and Re- crats knew that the Trump zero-hu- frankly, it would have addressed the lated Services Subcommittee, and we manity policy was wrong, it was cruel, humanitarian crisis that we saw had a panel of individuals. Some were and it was un-American. through family separation. Last year mental health professionals. And we The same day that the Trump admin- already made it extremely difficult to were told in no uncertain terms that a istration said: Okay, we hear the out- detain children and families. This year, day or two of counseling is not going to rage. We will reunite thousands of chil- what we did is, we added explicit lan- get it. These parents and these children dren that it had separated through a guage that bars Immigration and Cus- need a specific form of psychotherapy, central database, a government official toms Enforcement officials from de- and it has got to be sustained. It has admitted in an email that the Trump taining children under 18 years. got to be professional, and it has got to administration only had enough infor- We actually had the provision of not be the type of therapy that addresses mation at that point to reconnect 60 allowing for pregnant women to be specifically trauma. parents with their kids; 60 parents out shackled. Why do we need provisions So I am not sure that DHS even un- of nearly 3,000 children that we know saying pregnant women can’t be shack- derstands this. So it is on the record, of. led? and we have been trying now to make Because later, we also found out that What this bill is about is denying sure that we can provide the funding there were more children that we this administration and any adminis- for the proper type of mental health didn’t know about in a ‘‘pilot project’’ tration in the future—Democratic or services so that we can begin to deal that was even before the scrutiny Republican—from using detention to with this trauma that has to be ad- came. facilitate the cruel separation of fami- dressed early on. Because otherwise, Let me remind people that at the lies. this, again, is not going to be only time that this was happening, DHS I am hoping—I know the gentle- these kids. This will be generational Secretary, then-DHS Secretary woman is either on the bill or is going because there are DNA changes Kirstjen Nielsen and other Trump offi- to be on the bill—but I am hoping that through the generations as a result of cials claimed repeatedly—not just every single one of my colleagues joins family separation and children being once, not just twice—but repeatedly in me in transforming a cruel, abusive separated from their parents at an testimony, in hearings, that they were system; a detention system that takes early age. keeping track of separations, and that these children and puts them—we Ms. JAYAPAL. Madam Speaker, I claim had simply no basis in reality. should call them jails because that is thank the gentlewoman for pointing The truth is that DHS has better sys- what they are. They are not detention that out. The head of the American tems in place to track the property facilities. Most of the actual facilities, Academy of Pediatrics has come. We that people who were in custody left, as the gentlewoman saw, are just like have had a number of forums where but not the children. Trump’s Depart- jails. people have been able to ask questions. ment of Homeland Security did not see And, in fact, they are using more and Our Members have been able to ask fit to track children, including infants more jails. But that system is now de- questions, and I am very grateful to and toddlers. taining 52,000 people a day, which is many of the Members who have taken A Federal judge recently ordered the why we need to make sure that we ad- it upon themselves to go and visit Trump administration to locate the dress this in appropriations. We need to these detention facilities, go to the children that were still remaining, po- make sure that we address this through border with us and on other trips as tentially numbering in the thousands, legislation. well, and see exactly what is hap- over the next 6 months as opposed to So I am still astounded by the pro- pening. Because I don’t think you can the 2 years that the Trump administra- found cruelty of this administration really imagine it unless you see it. tion requested. Just imagine, the and this policy of family separation, of I don’t think you can imagine what Trump administration said give us 2 zero humanity that was imposed on it is like to go into a giant facility years to try to reunite these kids with children and families seeking asylum. where children are being held, 6, 7, 8 their parents. Ms. LEE of California. Will the gen- years old, being held in cages with no But the truth is, Congresswoman LEE tlewoman yield? place to sleep. and everybody that is watching, we Ms. JAYAPAL. Madam Speaker, I Ms. LEE of California. Peeping out at may never know the number of chil- yield to the gentlewoman from Cali- you, begging for help. dren who were separated by the Trump fornia. Ms. JAYAPAL. Yes, begging for help. administration. There are children who Ms. LEE of California. Madam And I think about the children, the may never ever be reunited with their Speaker, Congresswoman JAYAPAL’s parents that I talked to, and some of parents. bill is extremely important, and I hope the reunifications that we saw when I We are, of course, trying to get to the that Republicans also join us in this ef- led that trip to the border and thinking bottom of this. We are trying to get ac- fort because this is a concern that about these parents who had to experi- countability on this, but we know that should be bipartisan or nonpartisan. ence their children not wanting to DHS is still separating families. We see But let me just mention a couple of come to them. the relentless efforts of this adminis- things. Everyone who is a parent, a Representative SCHAKOWSKY talked tration to cut people off from seeking grandparent, or has ever babysat chil- about one mom that we met who was asylum, which is, by the way, a lawful dren, or who has been around children, reunited with her 8-year-old daughter. act, not only by our own domestic if a child walks off, or you can’t locate The daughter had been told that the laws. We are signatory to human rights the child that you are caring for, I mother had abandoned her, and for treaties, international treaties, which know you have felt the panic. I know months, she thought the mother had require us to allow people to seek asy- when my children were small, and I abandoned her and that she was going lum. would turn around and they were gone to go into a shelter, or a foster home Last week I reintroduced my Dignity it was like: Oh, my God, what has hap- because her mother had abandoned her. for Detained Immigrants Act with my pened? And the anxiety and the fear, So you can imagine when the mother colleagues, Congressman ADAM SMITH, and just getting very emotionally dis- came to be reunited with the child, the and Senator BOOKER introduced it in traught behind not knowing where my mother was so happy that she finally the Senate. Last cycle, this bill had children were, will always be with me. was getting to see her child, and the over half of the Democratic Caucus. I So I think everyone in our country child did not want to go to her mother. think it was like 167 cosponsors. We in- should understand what these parents She didn’t want to go to her mother. It tend to get more of our Democratic are going through and what a lost child took some time for them to actually be Caucus. My office spent 8 months is feeling if they have had that experi- reunited and for the mother to say: No, working on this bill in the last Con- ence before. I did not abandon you. But if you are

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They break that big grin, and they we are criminalizing migrants, crim- these migrant policies, which included run like they have never run before to inalizing people who are fleeing vio- child separation, clearly can devastate get into the arms of that mom and dad. lence, tremendous violence in their the families. This mom stood there with her pil- countries. So I want to emphasize just one point lowcase belongings for the longest pe- Just the other day there was an arti- that included my many trips to the riod of time, and those little boys con- cle in The New York Times, I think, border, including the time we had the tinued to play and ignore and play and that talked about in Honduras, which opportunity to travel together, and I ignore and play and ignore. I almost is where many of the parents that I want to focus on the psychological and wanted to reach out and turn that lit- met with that were in that Federal maybe irreparable damage that is tle face back here. prison separated from their children, being done particularly to children in There was no way they did not know many of them were from Honduras. the understandable period. That is not mom was standing there, but the de- This article described how you have a technical term. I am not a sociologist tachment was so devastating. When two choices: You either get killed by or a psychologist, but in that period that mom put her arms around pre- the gangs or you leave. That is the where the child may be somewhere be- cious little boy, he was so stiff that I only choice you have. tween 4 and 15, or 4 and 12. Those are knew this was going to take a very I also went to Tijuana. I think I was really years when, whether it is a boy long time. the first Member to go to Tijuana, and or girl, they are bonding with mom. What I was fearful of was, where they I met with a 15-year-old boy who had People must realize that those children would be destined, there would be no been shot in both knees. And he had a traveled thousands of miles or 1,000- resources for his treatment, for his phone message on his cell phone from plus miles with that parent and mostly ability to understand what happened. his mother who said: Please do not that mother, and it has been a dad. How callous this policy is, to date, come back here. Just go. Just go. Get that there are still some separated to the United States. Get to a place of b 2030 children; and with the leadership we safety. Seek asylum. I will be dev- So that mother made a sacrifice, ei- have now, we don’t know whether they astated to have you leave me, but I ther out of lack of understanding of the will do it again. just want you to stay alive. language or signing a paper that she What parent doesn’t want their child did not understand or thinking that So I thank the gentlewoman for to stay alive? And this young man who she needed to separate because of the doing this because, even now, my eyes talked to me was a strong young man, housing situation, and many of us saw well up because children are children, but he started weeping, talking about the housing situation and the metallic and we will never repair the damage, how he had to leave his mother and blankets and the lack of space. but we must stop this policy. It must come to the United States as an unac- Let me just say this for the personnel be zero tolerance. We must not have companied child. It was devastating to on the border. We found some very em- this policy ever again. It is truly inhu- hear, absolutely devastating to hear. pathetic personnel on the border, men mane, and it is not representative of As we celebrate this 1-year anniver- and women who do their job. But the the values of this Nation, in spite of sary—not celebrate, memorialize, I resources of the facilities are abso- some of the history we have had as a should say—this 1-year anniversary of lutely inadequate and disgraceful, and country. this cruel, zero-humanity policy of they have been like that on the border This is a nation where people believe family separation, I urge all of my col- of Texas for a very long time. in that sense of dignity and equality. leagues to sign on to my Dignity for So I am grateful for Congresswoman Our values say that. We need to act on Detained Immigrants bill, to work in LEE and Congresswoman LUCILLE ROY- that and, certainly, humanity, which is appropriations in every committee BAL-ALLARD, those who realize we have so very important. that we have, to remember that we to really overhaul those facilities, that Ms. JAYAPAL. Madam Speaker, I still have children who are separated will include healthcare facilities and thank the gentlewoman from Texas for from their parents, still to this day. otherwise. her leadership, for her words, and for We still have families that are being But in that reunion, you might say— her work on this issue. separated from their parents as we and there were good staff people who I would just say that, as we get ready speak. We still do not know how many thought they were doing the right to close, here, this Special Order hour, thousands more children were sepa- thing, and they were excited with the we are thinking, keeping in our minds rated from their parents as a result of expectation. They had brought the and in our hearts the thousands of fam- this administration’s cruel policies children. ilies across this country and across the that undermine who we are. I remember two little boys. First of world that have been separated from I see I have been joined by an incred- all, there wasn’t a dry eye in the room their children, and we will do every- ible colleague, a leader on the Judici- of those of us who had come. It was thing we can to continue to fight for ary Committee, a leader in the Pro- just unspeakable. It was overwhelming. justice. gressive Caucus, and also somebody It brought back memories. You Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- who was on our trip to Texas, to the thought about your children or your ance of my time. border, but also is from Texas. extended family members. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- I yield to the gentlewoman from So two little boys, crisp little white bers are reminded to refrain from en- Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE), my col- shirts on over at a table playing with gaging in personalities toward the league, for her comments on this. the best red fire truck and truck that President. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, they could find. In walk mothers who f I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. went to different corners. But in walks I want to join both Congresswoman this mother with her belongings, as I SOUTHERN BORDER JAYAPAL and Congresswoman LEE on recollect, like in a pillowcase, not even The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under just reinforcing the devastation and a suitcase. Obviously, you have trav- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- the dastardliness of child separation eled 1,000 miles plus, and then you have uary 3, 2019, the Chair recognizes the from their parents. I would just like to been detained somewhere and your gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. very briefly say that this sad com- child went off some other place. GROTHMAN) for 30 minutes. memoration should equate to a com- She comes with those welled-up eyes Mr. GROTHMAN. Madam Speaker, I mitment of zero tolerance for sepa- of expectation. She stood by that table rise today to talk about the crisis at rating children from their families. for the longest period of time. our southern border.

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When I went stand up to the Chamber of Commerce it is not surprising that people from down to the border in Arizona awhile lobby and say that, in the future, we other countries think the United back and talked to Customs people who want our immigrants to be picked, States does not enforce their immigra- went through people’s wallets and peo- merit-based immigrants, not whoever tion laws. Many local governments are ple’s purses, they found evidence of decides to break the law. sanctuary cities, sanctuary counties, people receiving public benefits who Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- or even sanctuary States, sending the were not citizens here. ance of my time. clear message to people in other parts I am glad our HUD Secretary is be- f of the world: the United States does ginning to look into the, I believe, BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH not enforce their immigration laws. large number of people here illegally CAUCUS Sadly, even in my home State of Wis- taking advantage of low-income hous- consin, the Governor of Wisconsin ing. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under pulled the Wisconsin Air National I want to point out, there is nothing the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- Guard off the border, sending the mes- wrong with legal immigrants coming uary 3, 2019, the Chair recognizes the sage that a Governor of a State does here. Neither myself nor Donald gentlewoman from North Carolina (Ms. not apparently believe we should be Trump, who ran on this issue, want to ADAMS) for 30 minutes. spending money enforcing our immi- decrease the 700,000 people who are GENERAL LEAVE gration laws. sworn in every year as legal immi- Ms. ADAMS. Madam Speaker, I ask The chief executives of the biggest grants, and we do not want to decrease unanimous consent that all Members city in the country and the biggest the 4 million people who are here on have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- State in the country have both made it legal work visas. As a matter of fact, tend their remarks and include extra- clear that they will provide, or want to we said, if need be, we would even in- neous material on the subject of my provide, free medical care to people crease that. Special Order. who come here. But to have so many people come The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there By the way, I should point out that, here illegally is, no question, a huge objection to the request of the gentle- right now, at a time when so many problem. I would suggest to President woman from North Carolina? Americans have huge deductibles, they Trump, because you can’t wait for Con- There was no objection. are almost better off being here ille- gress to do anything around here, that Ms. ADAMS. Madam Speaker, I rise gally and getting the free medical care he send a message that, when Sec- today as the founder and co-chair of than our citizens are. retary Carson finds people in low-in- the Black Maternal Health Caucus. I In any event, it is not surprising that come housing who are here illegally, want to take this time to briefly speak we are flooded with people who want to they should be deported. about the importance of Black mater- come here. I certainly have anecdotal evidence nal health. Another evidence of that is this from back home that people who are Our country is in the midst of a na- body’s refusal to appropriate enough here illegally are benefiting from tional public crisis. Black mothers are money to build the wall. Now, in the SNAP benefits; and people who are, dying. last week—at least, it has been put out again, here illegally taking—not de- Across the country, Black women there—we have the majority party’s porting everybody, but if they are tak- from all walks of life are dying from suggestion or guidance for where we ing advantage of our public benefits, preventable pregnancy-related com- are going to spend money in the next again, they should return home and try plications at three to four times the budget. to make a living in their home country rate of non-Hispanic White women. Now, Madam Speaker, given the cri- or get benefits available in their home Sixty percent of maternal deaths are sis at the border, you would think the country. preventable. Their infants are twice as biggest increase in the next budget The next thing I would like to see likely to die by their first birthday as compared to the 2020 budget would be happen, I know it is something Presi- infants born to White mothers. at Homeland Security—but, no. dent Trump ran on—I think it is time Black women are 50 percent more So the people back home understand, he rings the bell—is ending birthright likely than non-Hispanic White women when we pass our annual appropria- citizenship. Birthright citizenship is to give birth preterm, accounting for tions, when we fund the budget, we something that can cause somebody to more than half of the disparity in in- break it into 12 different subcommit- become legal here whose parents are il- fant mortality rates among Black and tees, subcommittees like Agriculture, legal. non-Hispanic White women. Rural Development, Food and Drug Ad- We should not reward illegal behav- Reducing this gap through interven- ministration, and Related Agencies; ior by having people come here ille- tions like better medical care and in- subcommittees like State, Foreign Op- gally and have a child in the country; creased social support can improve ma- erations, and Related Programs; sub- not to mention, it is not right to en- ternal outcomes for African American committees like Defense and the sub- courage pregnant people to just fly women, while also reducing racial dis- committee in charge of protecting our here and have a baby in this country parities in infant mortality. southern border, Homeland Security. and wind up having their family stay Research suggests that the cumu- Of the 12 groups that this body is here legally by that way as well. lative stress of racism and sexism un- going to vote on, which classification One thing that intrigues me is that dermines Black women’s health, mak- is getting the smallest increase in this apparently Canada is looking to get rid ing them more vulnerable to complica- budget? Homeland Security. One more of their birthright citizenship law, one tions that endanger their lives and the time, the Congress itself is sending the of the few other Western countries that lives of their infants. Unfortunately, message that we do not take our immi- has it. It would be very embarrassing if current healthcare practices are inad- gration laws seriously. Justin Trudeau’s Canada gets rid of the equate in addressing the health con- It is time for us to send the message antiquated birthright citizenship law sequences of living with the stress. to people abroad that they should be ahead of Donald Trump’s United As a Black mother and as a grand- taking our immigration laws seriously. States. mother, this issue is very personal to After all, given the complete irrespon- In any event, I strongly encourage me. That is why Representative sibility from so many politicians up President Trump to counteract the LAUREN UNDERWOOD and I founded the here, it doesn’t surprise me people message being sent by so many other Black Maternal Health Caucus, with

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:16 May 10, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00164 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MY7.128 H09MYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE May 9, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3669 the goal of closing the racial dispari- to provide States with resources for gan, not only for her work with the ties gap. maternal mortality review commit- Women’s Caucus but all of her work in The caucus aims to raise awareness tees, there is still more work we need this area. about this crisis, to educate Members to do. Of course, when we can improve the of Congress, and to find meaningful To address these problems, Federal quality of health for women, we are legislative solutions to improve mater- policymakers should help States stand- going to make our families much more nal health outcomes. We intend to am- ardize and improve the quality of the sustainable. plify the voices and needs of mothers data being collected and ensure diver- Madam Speaker, it is my pleasure to and families all across this Nation. sity among stakeholders who serve on welcome someone who has been a lead- I have been working closely with mortality review committees. er on the issue of health, who chairs healthcare providers and with stake- There is no easy fix for this issue. It the CBC Health Braintrust, and who holders and policymakers to begin is going to require many steps to begin has continued to lift her voice in the identifying a comprehensive path for- closing the gaps. area of health. ward for eliminating these disparities. I look forward to working with my She is a member, as well, of the En- On average, African American women colleagues to begin implementing some ergy and Commerce Committee. She is receive lower quality healthcare than of these important strategies to save also the founder of the Black Women their non-Hispanic White peers. This our mothers. and Girls Caucus. disparity in care quality starts as early Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- I am pleased to have my colleague as birth, with African American in- tlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. LAW- from the State of Illinois, ROBIN fants in neonatal intensive care units RENCE), my good friend who is co-chair KELLY, join us this evening to speak on receiving lower quality care than non- of the Democratic Women’s Caucus. this issue. Hispanic White infants. Mrs. LAWRENCE. Madam Speaker, I Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- am proud to be here today, and I thank tlewoman from Illinois (Ms. KELLY). b 2045 my colleagues, Representative ADAMS Ms. KELLY of Illinois. Madam This continues throughout adulthood and Representative UNDERWOOD, for es- Speaker, I thank my colleague from with three out of four Black women tablishing the Black Maternal Health the great State of North Carolina and giving birth at low-quality hospitals Caucus, of which I am a proud member. my colleague from the great State of where their risk of poor maternal I also want to recognize my colleague Michigan. health outcomes is the highest. ROBIN KELLY for her continuous leader- I rise today because American moms More than a third of Black women ship in healthcare when it comes to are tragically dying. The majority of undergo cesarean sections, C-sections, maternal health. these deaths are entirely preventable, even for low-risk pregnancies. This is 4 I am also here to let the public know as we have heard. percent higher than the U.S. average, that this issue of maternal health is a This weekend is Mother’s Day, the higher than any other racial or ethnic priority for the Women’s Caucus here day when we celebrate our mothers, group. in Congress. As my colleague ALMA grandmothers, aunts, stepmothers, and Although a C-section can save lives ADAMS has said, we in America have a all the women who love and nurture us. when a pregnancy is high risk, it is, crisis. Maternal mortality is not only a There will be brunches and mimosas, nevertheless, a major surgical proce- public health crisis, but it is also an cards and flowers, backyard barbecues dure accompanied by risks, including American crisis. and fancy dinners. Or it might just be surgical injury to either the mother or It is an American crisis because we a quick call saying: Hey, Mom, I love infant, infection, and heavy bleeding. are the highest for any developed coun- you. Here we have a few areas that we try in the world when it comes to But each year, more than 700 Amer- need to focus on. We must improve ac- deaths from maternal mortality. The ican kids begin their lives without cess to critical services. We must im- CDC reported this week that most of moms. Nearly 100 of these deaths are in prove the quality of care provided to the maternal mortality deaths in our my State of Illinois. These kids will pregnant women. And we must address country are preventable. never know their moms or celebrate a maternal and infant mental health. It saddens me that the maternal mor- Mother’s Day with her because of May is Mental Health Month. Too tality rate in the United States, again, America’s embarrassing maternal mor- often, however, maternal and infant is the highest among developed coun- tality crisis. mental health problems go unrecog- tries in the world. We have women, Perhaps most shocking of all, a re- nized or unaddressed, particularly for mostly Black women and women of cent CDC report shows that 60 percent women and infants of color, with dev- color, dying for no reason. It is unac- of these deaths are entirely prevent- astating consequences. ceptable. It is heartbreaking. able. We should also enhance supportive In my home State of Michigan, 80 to While hundreds die, thousands suffer services for families before and after 90 maternal deaths occur every year. severe health complications that can birth. All families need support to These are women who are losing their endanger their lives and limit the abil- thrive, but not all have the support lives to give birth. ity of mothers to care for their fami- that they need. We must do all that we can to end lies. Adjusting to parenthood can be espe- this crisis. As a leader on this issue, Recently, Serena Williams and cially difficult for families experi- joining my other colleagues in their Beyonce have boldly spoken out about encing economic insecurity. As a con- leadership, I look forward to working their personal experiences with these sequence of structural racism, many on both sides of the aisle to address terrifying complications. families experiencing this insecurity this issue. As the mother and stepmother of are in lower-income communities of Madam Speaker, when we elected a adult daughters, it worries me that it color. record number of women to Congress will be more dangerous for them to Programs that help families meet this Congress, this issue, which has have a baby today than it was for me their basic needs—including nutrition been escalating year after year, has fi- to have them 20 years ago. assistance, housing assistance, and nally been brought to the forefront. I On nearly every health issue, death other social supports—are underfunded, am proud to say, when a woman sits at rates have declined, except for preg- and the application and enrollment the table, the conversation changes, nancy and birth-related deaths. In fact, process can be difficult and time-con- and we will fight for the lives of women America is the only developed Nation suming. giving birth. where the number of women dying con- We must also improve data collection To every woman who has given birth, tinues to grow. and oversight. Collecting and sharing who has been a parent, I want to say We can and must do better because reliable, consistent data on maternal happy Mother’s Day. We are fighting to all mommas deserve the chance to be and infant mortality is essential to de- make sure that every woman coming mommas. veloping solutions. forth to be a mother can live. What can be done? Last year, Con- Although some progress has been Ms. ADAMS. Madam Speaker, I gress came together in a moment of bi- made, such as H.R. 1318, which helped thank the congresswoman from Michi- partisanship to pass the Preventing

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It is totally so we have a clearer picture of this cri- Speaker, and to try to make sure that unacceptable. sis. we are all educated so that we will As a member of the Labor, Health Building on this bipartisan progress, know. and Human Services, Education, and I have proposed a comprehensive, This comes right on the heels of Related Agencies Appropriations Sub- multipronged approach called the Mother’s Day. As we think about our committee, though, we are working Mothers and Offspring Mortality and mothers, our grandmothers, and all of every day to address the crisis swiftly Morbidity Awareness Act, or, simply, those who have been mentors to us, and with a firm resolve to turn the tide the MOMMA’s Act. this is an issue that we want to try to on these unacceptable disparities in It starts by expanding what is work- make right. health plaguing the African American ing. It builds on last year’s work to fur- Madam Speaker, I am pleased to wel- community and African American ther standardize data and reporting. It come the congresswoman from Cali- women. also takes the highly successful Alli- fornia, who is a senior member on the It is utterly unacceptable that Black ance for Innovation on Maternal Appropriations Committee, has been a women are four times more likely to Health program, called the AIM pro- champion of reproductive rights, and die—again, I have to think about my gram, developed by our Nation’s obste- sits on the Budget Committee. mother tonight—four times more like- tricians and gynecologists and grows Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- ly to die from preventable pregnancy it. tlewoman from California (Ms. LEE), complications than White women. We AIM’s emergency protocols and best my colleague. do have a Black maternal health crisis shared practices are already saving Ms. LEE of California. Madam in America. lives in hundreds of U.S. hospitals. The Speaker, I thank Representative So as we celebrate Mother’s Day, and MOMMA’s Act would leverage Federal ADAMS. as we honor our grandmothers and our resources and publications to grow this First, I have to thank the gentle- aunts and our mothers for giving us proven program. woman for her tremendous leadership life, let us recommit ourselves, on their It also uses another proven strategy on so many issues. Our young people at behalf, to improving Black maternal to prevent future deaths: mortality re- our Historically Black Colleges and outcomes. view committees. These committees Universities really owe her a debt of But also, as Congresswoman ADAMS examine every tragic death in great de- gratitude. continues to remind us, we must ad- tail to prevent further ones. I thank her and Congresswoman dress the structural racism, structural When the city of Philadelphia estab- UNDERWOOD for forming the Black Ma- racism which is really at the core of lished one, it cut the number of deaths ternal Health Caucus, and also Con- this deadly issue. And it is a deadly by 75 percent in just 1 year. Imagine gresswoman ROBIN KELLY, who has issue. what we could do with a nationwide been such a tremendous leader in So let me just remind us tonight that committee. healthcare. Her MOMMA’s Act, which I Black lives do matter. The MOMMA’s Act also addresses a am proud to cosponsor, is really, truly, Ms. ADAMS. Madam Speaker, I bizarre gap in current law that pre- making a huge difference already. thank Congresswoman LEE. Black lives vents many mothers from seeing their The horror of health disparities for matter, and Black mamas’ lives mat- doctor. We know that one-third of African American women in many ter. deaths occur after giving birth. Right ways is very personal to me. Let me As you talked about your mother now, moms on Medicaid lose their cov- just share a quick story about my giving birth to you and the story that erage just 60 days after giving birth, birth. she told, I thought—I was reminded of but it takes a woman’s body a full year When my mother, Congresswoman 13 years ago, my daughter giving birth to recover. ADAMS, went into labor—this was in El to her daughter who, they both almost More than 70 percent of moms will Paso, Texas—she went to the hospital, didn’t make it. She had a very difficult have some complications within a year and she needed a cesarean section. pregnancy, right at the end. She had to of giving birth. These mothers should They refused her admission, and she have a Cesarean, what we call a C-sec- be able to see their doctors and get the nearly died as a result. tion, and she had to give blood. All care they need. By the time the very racist—it was a kinds of things started going wrong at While we are seeing approximately hospital that did not allow African the last minute. the same rate of maternal deaths re- Americans into the hospital. By the And once she did return home—be- gardless of a woman’s income, edu- time they allowed her in, though, after cause the baby was premature, 2 cation level, or other demographics, my grandmother had to fight to get her months early, once she did go home, the recent CDC report shows that in—as she told me the story over and probably less than 10 days, she had to Black, American Indian, and Native over again as a child—they put her on go back, she was having complications. Alaskan mothers are dying at more a gurney in the hall. They just left her So the problems that our women than three times the rate of White there. Again, she needed a C-section. have don’t always occur while you are mothers. In my home State of Illinois, She became delirious, became uncon- in the hospital, so they need to have that disparity climbs to six times more scious. Somebody finally saw her. By that support, not only before the baby likely to die for Black moms. then, it was too late to do a C-section. is born, but even after. My bill directly addresses this dis- They pulled her in, and the doctors I thought about that, and it was a parity by pushing for culturally com- really didn’t know quite what to do. very difficult time for us. But now you petent care throughout the care con- They finally decided to deliver me wouldn’t believe my granddaughter is tinuum. using forceps. taller than I am, and she is a really As we celebrate Mother’s Day, I hope My mother almost died. I almost healthy young lady, a beautiful young my colleagues will join me in working didn’t get here. And I bore those scars lady. to ensure that everyone gets a chance on my eye, the forceps scars, for many But you have to think about that, to know a mother’s warm love and af- years. They went away just a few years that it does not matter. I think I may fection. ago, actually. have heard the gentlewoman or one of We can prevent mothers from dying. our other speakers say, even your so- We know how. The question is, do we b 2100 cioeconomic status, all those things have the will? I share that story because here we really don’t matter. Sometimes doctors Ms. ADAMS. Madam Speaker, I are now, in 2019, and we are talking don’t really listen to women. thank my colleague from Illinois, not about many of the same issues that my Ms. LEE. Madam Speaker, I say to only for her comments tonight but for mother had to face, maternal death, in- Congresswoman ADAMS, race is a factor all the work that she has done in this fant mortality with African American in everything in this country, and espe- area. women now here in this country. cially in terms of maternal deaths and

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I know the gentlewoman We have come to find out that Black mortality rates by allowing inmate is missing hers because they passed women are three to four times as likely mothers to provide healthy and safe away very close to each other. than White women to die of pregnancy- gestation for their unborn, as well as Ms. LEE. Madam Speaker, it was related causes. A Black baby born providing a space for bonding with in- very close, very close. It is very dif- today is twice as likely as a White fants during their first 30 months of ficult coming toward this Mother’s baby born the same day, in the same life. Day, but we have to thank them and California city—and I will mention the It is important to administer effec- honor them for giving us life. fact that California has made great tive services for pregnant, incarcerated Ms. ADAMS. Madam Speaker, I strides—to perish before she can take women and transcend our divide, to thank the gentlewoman for being here her first steps or experience her first protect families and continue shel- and for her support of what we are try- birthday. tering the lives of our most vulnerable ing to do collectively here in Congress. One in seven babies are born too soon children, babies born to mothers in Madam Speaker, it is my pleasure at or too small. We have euphemisms that prison. this point to introduce another war- mask the real impact of the maternal And although males account for 96 rior, a champion here in the U.S. healthcare crisis. Good prenatal and percent of the deaths, according to the House, a member of the Judiciary Com- maternity care is critically important U.S. Department of Justice, in 2014, the mittee, Homeland Security Committee, for healthy pregnancies and healthy number of female prisoners who died who has continued to lift her voice children. was 154. over and over and over again. Congresswoman ADAMS knows that I use this example to simply say, we Madam Speaker, how much time do I we have been on the floor discussing found a problem in incarcerated have remaining? access to healthcare. We know that women, many of them African Amer- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- pregnancy has been described as a pre- ican, and we sought to get in the way tlewoman from North Carolina has 61⁄2 existing condition, which means that of that problem by finding a solution, minutes remaining. women, even if they could, could not to be able to help those mothers have a Ms. ADAMS. Madam Speaker, I yield access good healthcare. healthy pregnancy and those babies be to the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Collectively, we need to make great- born. JACKSON LEE). er efforts to arm the next generation So let me just simply say that I am Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, with the right mix of robustness and glad to be on the floor to be with my first of all, let me thank Congress- agility and, I would say, righteousness; sisters. I am unhappy to be on the floor woman ALMA ADAMS for gathering us a that we are righteously indignant that because, as we stand here today, some couple of weeks ago to stand and be we live in the greatest Nation in the African American mother is losing her counted as members of the Black Ma- world, and here we are talking about life in birth or losing the life of her ternal Mortality Caucus; and to con- the death of mothers and the death of child. That is how devastating mater- tinue her recognition that if we don’t their infant child. nal mortality is. become problem solvers the problems As I listened to Congresswoman I thank the gentlewoman for her will continue. ADAMS speak of her beautiful, taller- leadership, and I am here to stand with So I want to join with my colleagues, than-her grandchild, imagine that she her and fight with her, and this caucus and, in particular, Congresswoman says the healthcare that her daughter is going to help save lives. We are sav- ADAMS and Congresswoman LEE, both had, in spite of the horrific chal- ing lives tonight. of whom I knew in the time that they lenges—just think if she did not, or no Ms. ADAMS. Madam Speaker, I want were going through the loss of their one had listened to her about the pain to thank all of my colleagues for being moms. in her body or how she felt. here, and I yield back. A mom and a mother are always a That is one the things that we find mom and a mother, so let me, in the with Black women, that, in fact, they f name of my late mother, who I con- are not paid attention to as relates to tinue to remember, Ivalita Bennett the pain and medical symptoms that BILL PRESENTED TO THE Jackson, indicate that we stand here in are represented by them. They are dis- PRESIDENT your name and in the names of young missed or taken less seriously. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk of the mothers around the Nation and young Let me quickly say that, as the sen- House, reported that on May 2, 2019, mothers-to-be. ior member on the Crime Sub- she presented to the President of the I don’t believe we could be doing a committee, I have had the privilege of United States, for his approval, the fol- more important task than what we are knowing that crime impacts humanity lowing bill: doing, to not only bring relevance and in many different ways. And so I intro- H.R. 1222. To amend the Pittman-Robert- substance to this question of why duced legislation called H.R. 5130, the son Wildlife Restoration Act to facilitate the Black women, African American Stop Infant Mortality and Recidivism establishment of additional or expanded pub- women, suffer more with maternal Reduction Act of 2016. lic target ranges in certain States. mortality and infant mortality; be- I am very glad, as I wrote the Vio- cause we know what happens when that lence Against Women Act, that I was f bond is broken by death or sickness, able to include the SIMARRA Act in particularly in the infant stages of a the 115th Congress, but it was proudly ADJOURNMENT young child’s life. passed in H.R. 1585, the Violence Ms. ADAMS. Madam Speaker, I move So I want to remind us of the beauty Against Women Reauthorization Act of that the House do now adjourn. of pregnancy, and particularly, those 2019. The motion was agreed to; accord- pregnancies that these young women The SIMARRA Act permits the Bu- ingly (at 9 o’clock and 11 minutes are certainly evidencing, just the beau- reau of Prisons to improve the effec- p.m.), the House adjourned until to- ty of the spirit, the softness of their tiveness and efficiency of Federal pris- morrow, Friday, May 10, 2019, at 9 a.m.

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(AMENDED) REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, DELEGATION TO BELGIUM, EXPENDED BETWEEN FEB. 16 AND FEB. 21, 2019

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Michael Turner ...... 2/17 2/21 Belgium ...... 1,474.59 ...... 1,739.83 ...... 3,214.42 Hon. Filemon Vela ...... 2/18 2/20 Belgium ...... 1,338.59 ...... 1,338.59 Hon. Gerald Connolly ...... 2/17 2/21 Belgium ...... 1,474.59 ...... 1,474.59 Hon. Joe Wilson ...... 2/17 2/21 Belgium ...... 1,474.59 ...... 1,053.80 ...... 2,528.39 Kate Knudson ...... 2/17 2/21 Belgium ...... 1,429.05 ...... 1,429.05 Collin Davenport ...... 2 /17 2 /21 Belgium ...... 1,610.59 ...... 1,610.59 Edmund Rice ...... 2/17 2/21 Belgium ...... 1,610.59 ...... 1,610.59 Hon. Brett Guthrie ...... 2/17 2/21 Belgium ...... 1,610.59 ...... 1,610.59 Hon. James Costa ...... 2 /17 2 /20 Belgium ...... 1,224.97 ...... 4,472.72 ...... 5,697.70 Hon. John Shimkus ...... 2 /17 2 /21 Belgium ...... 1,610.59 ...... 1,610.59 Hon. Rick Larsen ...... 2/17 2/21 Belgium ...... 1,610.59 ...... 1,610.59

Committee total ...... 16,469.33 ...... 7,266.35 ...... 23,735.68 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY, March 25, 2019.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, DELEGATION TO CROATIA, EXPENDED BETWEEN MAR. 29 AND APR. 1, 2019

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total

Name of Member or employee Country U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Arrival Departure Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Brendan F. Boyle ...... 3/29 4/1 Croatia ...... 252.00 ...... 6,010.23 ...... 327.94 ...... 6,590.17 Hon. Michael Turner ...... 3/29 4/1 Croatia ...... 252.00 ...... 8,405.23 ...... 327.94 ...... 8,985.17

Committee total ...... 504.00 ...... 14,415.46 ...... 655.88 ...... 15,575.34 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. BRENDAN F. BOYLE, April 25, 2019.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, DELEGATION TO UKRAINE, GEORGIA, ARMENIA, AND MOLDOVA, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 12 AND APR. 20, 2019

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. David Price ...... 4/13 4/15 Ukraine ...... 869.76 ...... (3) ...... 869.76 Hon. Vern Buchanan ...... 4/13 4/15 Ukraine ...... 869.76 ...... (3) ...... 869.76 Hon. Dina Titus ...... 4/13 4/15 Ukraine ...... 869.76 ...... (3) ...... 869.76 Hon. Mike Conaway ...... 4/13 4/15 Ukraine ...... 869.76 ...... (3) ...... 869.76 Hon. Gerry Connolly ...... 4/13 4/15 Ukraine ...... 869.76 ...... (3) ...... 869.76 Hon. Adrian Smith ...... 4/13 4/15 Ukraine ...... 869.76 ...... (3) ...... 869.76 Hon. Barbara Lee ...... 4/13 4/15 Ukraine ...... 869.76 ...... (3) ...... 869.76 Hon. Terri Sewell ...... 4/13 4/15 Ukraine ...... 869.76 ...... (3) ...... 869.76 Shalanda Young ...... 4/13 4/15 Ukraine ...... 869.76 ...... (3) ...... 869.76 Justin Wein ...... 4 /13 4 /15 Ukraine ...... 869.76 ...... (3) ...... 869.76 Sean Brady ...... 4/13 4/15 Ukraine ...... 869.76 ...... (3) ...... 869.76 Hon. David Price ...... 4/15 4/17 Georgia ...... 608.96 ...... (3) ...... 608.96 Hon. Vern Buchanan ...... 4/15 4/17 Georgia ...... 608.96 ...... (3) ...... 608.96 Hon. Dina Titus ...... 4/15 4/17 Georgia ...... 608.96 ...... (3) ...... 608.96 Hon. Mike Conaway ...... 4/15 4/17 Georgia ...... 608.96 ...... (3) ...... 608.96 Hon. Gerry Connolly ...... 4/15 4/17 Georgia ...... 608.96 ...... (3) ...... 608.96 Hon. Adrian Smith ...... 4/15 4/17 Georgia ...... 608.96 ...... (3) ...... 608.96 Hon. Barbara Lee ...... 4/15 4/17 Georgia ...... 608.96 ...... (3) ...... 608.96 Hon. Terri Sewell ...... 4/15 4/17 Georgia ...... 608.96 ...... (3) ...... 608.96 Shalanda Young ...... 4/15 4/17 Georgia ...... 608.96 ...... (3) ...... 608.96 Justin Wein ...... 4 /15 4 /17 Georgia ...... 608.96 ...... (3) ...... 608.96 Sean Brady ...... 4/15 4/17 Georgia ...... 608.96 ...... (3) ...... 608.96 Hon. David Price ...... 4/17 4/19 Armenia ...... 478.70 ...... (3) ...... 478.70 Hon. Vern Buchanan ...... 4/17 4/19 Armenia ...... 478.70 ...... (3) ...... 478.70 Hon. Dina Titus ...... 4/17 4/19 Armenia ...... 478.70 ...... (3) ...... 478.70 Hon. Mike Conaway ...... 4/17 4/19 Armenia ...... 478.70 ...... (3) ...... 478.70 Hon. Gerry Connolly ...... 4/17 4/19 Armenia ...... 478.70 ...... (3) ...... 478.70 Hon. Adrian Smith ...... 4/17 4/19 Armenia ...... 478.70 ...... (3) ...... 478.70 Hon. Barbara Lee ...... 4/17 4/19 Armenia ...... 478.70 ...... (3) ...... 478.70 Hon. Terri Sewell ...... 4/17 4/19 Armenia ...... 478.70 ...... (3) ...... 478.70 Shalanda Young ...... 4/17 4/19 Armenia ...... 478.70 ...... (3) ...... 478.70 Justin Wein ...... 4 /17 4 /19 Armenia ...... 478.70 ...... (3) ...... 478.70 Sean Brady ...... 4/17 4/19 Armenia ...... 478.70 ...... (3) ...... 478.70 Hon. David Price ...... 4/19 4/20 Moldova ...... 242.39 ...... (3) ...... 242.39 Hon. Vern Buchanan ...... 4/19 4/20 Moldova ...... 242.39 ...... (3) ...... 242.39 Hon. Dina Titus ...... 4/19 4/20 Moldova ...... 242.39 ...... (3) ...... 242.39 Hon. Mike Conaway ...... 4/19 4/20 Moldova ...... 242.39 ...... (3) ...... 242.39 Hon. Gerry Connolly ...... 4/19 4/20 Moldova ...... 242.39 ...... (3) ...... 242.39 Hon. Adrian Smith ...... 4/19 4/20 Moldova ...... 242.39 ...... (3) ...... 242.39 Hon. Barbara Lee ...... 4/19 4/20 Moldova ...... 242.39 ...... (3) ...... 242.39 Hon. Terri Sewell ...... 4/19 4/20 Moldova ...... 242.39 ...... (3) ...... 242.39 Shalanda Young ...... 4/19 4/20 Moldova ...... 242.39 ...... (3) ...... 242.39 Justin Wein ...... 4 /19 4 /20 Moldova ...... 242.39 ...... (3) ...... 242.39 Sean Brady ...... 4/19 4/20 Moldova ...... 242.39 ...... (3) ...... 242.39 Committee total ...... 24,197.91 ...... 24,197.91 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. HON. DAVID E. PRICE, May 2, 2019.

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. COLLIN C. PETERSON, April 29, 2019.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2019

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Mario Diaz-Balart ...... 2/16 2/18 Colombia ...... 631.00 ...... 1,281.03 ...... 1,456.00 ...... 3,368.03 Matthew Bower ...... 2/16 2/19 Afghanistan ...... 99.00 ...... 13,563.83 ...... 13,662.83 2/19 2/22 Jordan ...... 2,132.44 ...... 68.57 ...... 76.12 ...... 2,277.13 David Bortnick ...... 2/16 2/19 Afghanistan ...... 99.00 ...... 13,107.83 ...... 13,206.83 2/19 2/22 Jordan ...... 2,132.44 ...... 69.35 ...... 76.12 ...... 2,277.91 Hayden Milberg ...... 2 /17 2 /20 Afghanistan ...... 12,595.53 ...... 12,595.53 2/20 2/23 Egypt ...... 819.00 ...... 189.00 ...... 1,008.00 Hon. Debbie Wasserman Schultz ...... 3/8 3/10 Colombia ...... 721.00 ...... 3,473.23 ...... 4,141.50 ...... 8,335.73 Hon. Ed Case ...... 3/17 3/19 Japan ...... 330.00 ...... 7,883.63 ...... 1,667.83 ...... 9,881.46 Hon. Debbie Wasserman Schultz ...... 3/16 3/18 Poland ...... 540.38 ...... 540.38 3/18 3/20 Hungary ...... 693.00 ...... 693.00 3/20 3/21 Ukraine ...... 374.00 ...... 142.40 ...... 516.40 3/21 3/24 Brussels ...... 999.21 ...... 168.91 ...... 1,168.12

Committee total ...... 9,570.47 ...... 52,043.00 ...... 7,917.88 ...... 69,531.35

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. NITA M. LOWEY, April 29, 2019.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2019

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total

Name of Member or employee Country U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Arrival Departure Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. ROBERT C. ‘‘BOBBY’’ SCOTT, April 23, 2019.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2019

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Lisa Blunt Rochester ...... 2/15 2/17 Guatemala ...... 457.43 ...... 457.43 2/17 2/17 Honduras ...... 2/17 2/19 El Salvador ...... 414.90 ...... 414.90 Commercial transportation ...... 1,953.85 ...... 1,953.85 Hon. Greg Gianforte ...... 2/14 2/16 Germany ...... 523.76 ...... 523.76 2/16 2/18 Kosovo ...... 336.06 ...... 336.06 2/18 2/20 Israel ...... 1,040.00 ...... 1,040.00 2/20 2/22 Ethiopia ...... 794.48 ...... 794.48 2/22 2/23 Rwanda ...... 336.00 ...... 336.00 2/23 2/24 Algeria ...... 237.77 ...... 237.77 2/24 2/25 Spain ...... 200.51 ...... (3) ...... 200.51

Committee total ...... 4,340.91 ...... 1,953.85 ...... 6,294.76

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR., April 29, 2019.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON ETHICS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2019

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH, April 29, 2019.

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊ 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. MAXINE WATERS, April 30, 2019.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2019

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Karen Bass** ...... 2/8 2/11 Ethiopia ...... ** ...... ** ...... ** ...... ** Hon. Brad Sherman** ...... 2 /8 2/11 Ethiopia ...... ** ...... ** ...... ** ...... ** Hon. Ilhan Omar** ...... 2/8 2/11 Ethiopia ...... ** ...... ** ...... ** ...... ** Janette Yarwood** ...... 2/8 2/11 Ethiopia ...... ** ...... ** ...... ** ...... ** Hon. Karen Bass* ...... 3/1 3/3 Ethiopia ...... 788.96 ...... 8,442.03 ...... 734.28 ...... 9,965.27 Delegation expenses* ...... 3 /2 3/3 Eritrea ...... 221.64 ...... 5,226.04 ...... 5,447.68 Janette Yarwood ...... 3 /1 3/3 Ethiopia ...... 788.96 ...... 8,442.03 ...... 9,230.99 3 /2 3 /3 Eritrea ...... 221.63 ...... 221.63 Hon. Ilhan Omar ...... 3/1 3/1 Ethiopia ...... 618.96 ...... 12,660.03 ...... 13,278.99 3 /2 3 /3 Eritrea ...... 113.64 ...... 113.64 Hon. Tom Malinowski ...... 2/14 2/17 Germany ...... 760.59 ...... (3) ...... 760.59 Hon. Lee Zeldin ...... 2/15 2/17 Germany ...... 826.06 ...... (3) ...... 826.06 2/17 2/18 France ...... 793.33 ...... (3) ...... 793.33 2/18 2/20 Cyprus ...... 515.22 ...... (3) ...... 515.22 2/20 2/23 Austria ...... 1,686.16 ...... (3) ...... 1,686.16 Mira Resnick ...... 2/17 2/20 UAE ...... 1,111.94 ...... 11,858.79 ...... 12,970.73 2/20 2/22 Saudi Arabia ...... 968.57 ...... 968.57 Hon. Eliot Engel* ...... 3/28 3/29 Colombia ...... 359.00 ...... (3) ...... 13,974.00 ...... 14,333.00 Delegation expenses* ...... 3 /29 3 /31 El Salvador ...... 533.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,310.28 ...... 2,843.28 Delegation expenses* ...... 3 /31 4 /1 Mexico ...... 244.00 ...... (3) ...... 3,224.00 ...... 3,468.00 Hon. Michael McCaul ...... 3/28 3/29 Colombia ...... 359.00 ...... (3) ...... 359.00 3/29 3/31 El Salvador ...... 415.00 ...... (3) ...... 415.00 Hon. Adriano Espaillat ...... 3 /28 3 /29 Colombia ...... 359.00 ...... (3) ...... 359.00 3/29 3/31 El Salvador ...... 533.00 ...... (3) ...... 533.00 3/31 4/1 Mexico ...... 244.00 ...... (3) ...... 244.00 Hon. John Curtis ...... 3/28 3/29 Colombia ...... 359.00 ...... (3) ...... 359.00 3/29 3/31 El Salvador ...... 533.00 ...... (3) ...... 533.00 3/31 4/1 Mexico ...... 244.00 ...... (3) ...... 244.00 Eric Jacobstein ...... 3/28 3/29 Colombia ...... 359.00 ...... (3) ...... 359.00 3/29 3/31 El Salvador ...... 509.90 ...... (3) ...... 509.90 3/31 4/1 Mexico ...... 244.00 ...... (3) ...... 244.00 Janice Kaguyutan ...... 3/28 3/29 Colombia ...... 359.00 ...... (3) ...... 359.00 3/29 3/31 El Salvador ...... 509.90 ...... (3) ...... 509.90 3/31 4/1 Mexico ...... 244.00 ...... (3) ...... 244.00 Rachel Levitan ...... 3/28 3/29 Colombia ...... 359.00 ...... (3) ...... 359.00 3/29 3/31 El Salvador ...... 509.90 ...... (3) ...... 509.90 3/31 4/1 Mexico ...... 244.00 ...... (3) ...... 244.00 Samantha Stiles ...... 3/28 3/29 Colombia ...... 359.00 ...... (3) ...... 359.00 3/29 3/31 El Salvador ...... 509.90 ...... (3) ...... 509.90 3/31 4/1 Mexico ...... 244.00 ...... (3) ...... 244.00 Tim Mulvey* ...... 3/16 3/18 UAE ...... 828.76 ...... 4,716.53 ...... 167.73 ...... 5,713.02 Delegation expenses* ...... 3 /18 3 /20 Kuwait ...... 762.62 ...... 70.00 ...... 832.62 Delegation expenses* ...... 3 /20 3 /22 Czech Republic ...... 721.00 ...... 721.00 Peter Billerbeck ...... 3/16 3/18 UAE ...... 828.76 ...... 3,183.83 ...... 4,012.59 3/18 3/20 Kuwait ...... 762.82 ...... 762.82 3/20 3/22 Czech Republic ...... 721.00 ...... 721.00 Ryan Doherty ...... 3/16 3/18 UAE ...... 828.85 ...... 4,716.53 ...... 5,545.38 3/18 3/20 Kuwait ...... 762.54 ...... 762.54 3/20 3/22 Czech Republic ...... 724.34 ...... 724.34 Lesley Warner ...... 3/15 3/16 Switzerland ...... 469.32 ...... 11,656.83 ...... 12,126.15 Delegation expenses* ...... 3 /16 3 /17 Kenya ...... 267.00 ...... 1,050.00 ...... 1,317.00 3/17 3/19 Somalia ...... 132.00 ...... 132.00 3/19 3/20 Kenya ...... 266.00 ...... 266.00 Delegation expenses* ...... 3 /20 3 /22 Sudan ...... 773.68 ...... 104.55 ...... 878.23

Committee total ...... 26,897.95 ...... 65,676.60 ...... 26,860.88 ...... 119,435.43 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. * Indicates Delegation costs. ** Indicates a cancelled mission. *** Indicates lack of expenditure reporting due to dates: report will be amended once receipts are provided. HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL, April 30, 2019.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2019

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Dan Crenshaw ...... 2/15 2/17 Germany ...... 194.00 ...... 194.00 Hon. J. Luis Correa ...... 2 /15 2 /19 Guatemala, Honduras & El Salvador ...... 1,634.33 ...... 1,634.33 2/15 2/17 Guatemala ...... 192.00 ...... 192.00 2/17 2/17 Honduras ...... 2/17 2/19 El Salvador ...... 186.00 ...... 186.00 3/16 3/16 Mexico ...... 78.00 ...... 78.00 Committee total ...... 650.00 ...... 1,634.33 ...... 2,284.33 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON, April 30, 2019.

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊ 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. ZOE LOFGREN, April 30, 2019.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2019

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Jerrold Nadler ...... 3/28 3/31 Colombia, El Salvador, Mexico ...... 1,136.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,136.00 Hon. Zoe Lofgren ...... 3/28 3/31 Colombia, El Salvador, Mexico ...... 1,136.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,136.00 Hon. Pramila Jayapal ...... 3/28 3/31 Colombia, El Salvador, Mexico ...... 1,136.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,136.00 Joshua Beisblatt ...... 3 /28 3 /31 Colombia, El Salvador, Mexico ...... 1,112.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,112.00 David Shahoulian ...... 3/28 3/31 Colombia, El Salvador, Mexico ...... 1,112.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,112.00 Carlton Davis ...... 3/28 3/31 Colombia, El Salvador, Mexico ...... 1,112.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,112.00 Hon. Joseph Neguse ...... 2/28 3/4 Ethiopia, Eritrea ...... 909.00 ...... 8,472.03 ...... 9,381.03 Committee total ...... 7,653.00 ...... 8,472.03 ...... 16,125.03 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. HON. JERROLD NADLER, April 29, 2019.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2019

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Russ Fulcher ...... 3 /16 3 /18 Poland ...... 540.38 ...... 540.38 3/18 3/20 Hungary ...... 696.00 ...... 610.00 ...... 1,306.00 3/20 3/21 Ukraine ...... 374.00 ...... 248.56 ...... 622.56 3/21 3/24 Belgium ...... 999.21 ...... 641.92 ...... 1,641.13 Committee total ...... 2,609.59 ...... 1,500.48 ...... 4,110.07 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. RAU´ L M. GRIJALVA, April 29, 2019.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND REFORM, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2019

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊ 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS, April 30, 2019.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2019

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊ 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, April 30, 2019.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2019

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total

Name of Member or employee Country U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Lloyd Doggett ...... 2/15 2/17 Germany ...... 1,234.38 ...... (3) ...... 1,234.38 2/17 2/18 France ...... 614.00 ...... (3) ...... 614.00 2/19 2/20 Cyprus ...... 1,420.90 ...... (3) ...... 1,420.90 2/20 2/23 Austria ...... 1,318.21 ...... (3) ...... 1,318.21 Hon. Donald Beyer ...... 2/15 2/17 Guatemala ...... 457.43 ...... (4) ...... 457.43 2/17 2/19 San Salvador ...... 252.00 ...... 1,933.25 ...... 2,185.25

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Committee total ...... 5,296.92 ...... 1,933.25 ...... 7,230.17 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. 4 Commercial airfare. HON. RICHARD E. NEAL, April 30, 2019.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2019 *

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊ 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. * In accordance with title 22, United States Code, Section 1754(b)(2), information as would identify the foreign countries in which Committee Members and staff have traveled is omitted. HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF, April 30, 2019.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE CLIMATE CRISIS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2019

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊ 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. KATHY CASTOR, April 29, 2019.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, JOINT COMMITTEE ON TAXATION, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2019

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Kristine A. Roth ...... 3/12 3/15 France ...... 467.78 525.00 ...... 1,474.73 ...... 1,999.73 Nita P. Asher ...... 3/12 3/15 France ...... 467.78 525.00 ...... 1,474.73 ...... 1,999.73 Committee total ...... 935.56 1,050.00 ...... 2,949.46 ...... 3,999.46 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. h HON. RICHARD E. NEAL, April 18, 2019.

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, 946. A letter from the Acting Secretary, Di- quence No.: 1] received May 6, 2019, pursuant ETC. vision of Trading and Markets, Securities to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, and Exchange Commission, transmitting the Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive Commission’s final rule — Disclosure of Oversight and Reform. communications were taken from the Order Handling Information [Release No.: 34- Speaker’s table and referred as follows: 949. A letter from the Senior Procurement 85714; File No. S7-14-16] (RIN: 3235-AL67) re- Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, Gen- 944. A letter from the Chief Counsel, ceived May 3, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. eral Services Administration, transmitting FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 the Administration final rule — Federal Ac- transmitting the Department’s final rule — Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial quisition Regulation: Governmentwide and Suspension of Community Eligibility (Ala- Services. Other Interagency Contracts [FAC 2019-02; 947. A letter from the Associate General bama: Baldwin County, Unincorporated FAR Case 2018-015; Item II; Docket No.: 2018- Areas, et al.); [Docket ID: FEMA-2019-0003; Counsel for Legislation and Regulations, Of- 0015; Sequence No.: 1] (RIN: 9000-AN74) re- Internal Agency Docket No.: FEMA-8575] re- fice of the Chief Procurement Officer, De- ceived May 6, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ceived May 3, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. partment of Housing and Urban Develop- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 ment, transmitting the Department’s final Stat. 868); to the Committee on Oversight Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial rule — HUD Acquisition Regulation and Reform. Services. (HUDAR) [Docket No.: FR-6041-F-02] (RIN: 945. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, 2501-AD85) received May 6, 2019, pursuant to 950. A letter from the Senior Procurement Division of Investment Management, Securi- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, Gen- ties and Exchange Commission, transmitting 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Fi- eral Services Administration, transmitting the Commission’s interim final rule — nancial Services. the Administration’s final rule — Federal Amendments to the Timing Requirements 948. A letter from the Senior Procurement Acquisition Regulation: Special Emergency for Filing Reports on Form N-Port [Release Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, Gen- Procurement Authority [FAC 2019-02; FAR No.: IC-33384; File No. S7-02-19] (RIN: 3235- eral Services Administration, transmitting Case 2017-009; Item I; Docket No.: 2017-0009, AL42) received May 3, 2019, pursuant to 5 the Administration’s summary presentation Sequence No.: 1] (RIN: 9000-AN45) received U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. of final rules — Federal Acquisition Regula- May 6, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Fi- tion; Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-02; In- Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to nancial Services. troduction [Docket No.: FAR 2019-0001, Se- the Committee on Oversight and Reform.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:16 May 10, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00172 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MY7.012 H09MYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE May 9, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3677 951. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- and Technical Corrections to Department fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Rules Implementing the Transportation In- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- ture. dustry Drug Testing Program (RIN: 2105- tion, transmitting the Administration’s tem- 959. A letter from the Management and AE78) received May 6, 2019, pursuant to 5 porary rule — Fisheries of the Northeastern Program Analyst, FAA, Department of U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. United States; Summer Flounder Fishery; Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on 2018 Commercial Quota Harvested for the ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Transportation and Infrastructure. State of Rhode Island [Docket No.: 170828822- tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- 967. A letter from the Management and 70999-02] (RIN: 0648-XG692) received May 3, et No.: FAA-2018-0899; Product Identifier Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public 2018-NM-099-AD; Amendment 39-19615; AD Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the 2019-07-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 6, ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Committee on Natural Resources. 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- 952. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the et No.: FAA-2017-1241; Product Identifier fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- Committee on Transportation and Infra- 2017-NM-117-AD; Amendment 39-19611; AD tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- structure. 2019-06-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 6, tion, transmitting the Administration’s tem- 960. A letter from the Management and 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public porary rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Eco- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the nomic Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in Statis- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Committee on Transportation and Infra- tical Area 620 in the Gulf of Alaska [Docket ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- structure. No.: 170816769-8162-02] (RIN: 0648-XG380) re- tives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes [Docket 968. A letter from the Senior Regulations ceived May 3, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. No.: FAA-2018-0706; Product Identifier 2018- Analyst, Office of the Secretary, Department 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 NM-086-AD; Amendment 39-19612; AD 2019-07- of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Re- 01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 6, 2019, pur- ment’s final rule — Elimination of Obsolete sources. suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 953. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee Provisions and Correction of Outdated Stat- fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- on Transportation and Infrastructure. utory References in Aviation Economic Reg- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- 961. A letter from the Management and ulations [Docket No.: DOT-OST-2014-0140] tion, transmitting the Administration’s tem- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of (RIN: 2105-AD86) received May 6, 2019, pursu- porary rule — Atlantic Highly Migratory Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee [Docket No.: 150121066-5717-02] (RIN: 0648- tives; Airbus SAS Airplanes [Docket No.: on Transportation and Infrastructure. XG163) received May 3, 2019, pursuant to 5 FAA-2018-0903; Product Identifier 2018-NM- 969. A letter from the Management and U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 113-AD; Amendment 39-19616; AD 2019-07-05] Program Analyst, FAA0, Department of 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Nat- (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 6, 2019, pursu- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ural Resources. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- ment’s temporary rule — Amendment of 954. A letter from the Director, Office of 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee Class E Airspace; Hamilton, OH [Docket No.: Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oce- on Transportation and Infrastructure. FAA-2019-0040; Airspace Docket No.: 19-AGL- anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- 962. A letter from the Management and 5] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received May 6, 2019, pur- mitting the Administration’s temporary rule Program Analyst, FAA, Department of suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area 630 in ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- on Transportation and Infrastructure. the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No.: 170816769- tives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH 970. A letter from the Management and 8162-02] (RIN: 0648-XG776) received May 3, Helicopters [Docket No.: FAA-2016-9395; Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Product Identifier 2016-SW-027-AD; Amend- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the ment 39-19618; AD 2019-07-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) ment’s final rule — Amendment of Class E Committee on Natural Resources. received May 6, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Airspace; Connersville and Richmond, IN 955. A letter from the Management and 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 [Docket No.: FAA-2019-0039; Airspace Docket Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- No.: 19-AGL-4] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received May Transportation, transmitting the Depart- tation and Infrastructure. 6, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Pub- ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- 963. A letter from the Management and lic Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Committee on Transportation and Infra- and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- structure. cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31247; ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 971. A letter from the Management and Amdt. No.: 3847] May 6, 2019, pursuant to 5 tives; GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Airplanes Program Analyst, FAA, Department of U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. [Docket No.: FAA-2018-0771; Product Identi- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on fier 2018-CE-029-AD; Amendment 39-19619; AD ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Transportation and Infrastructure. 2019-07-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 6, tives; Northrop Grumman LITEF GmbH 956. A letter from the Management and 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public LCR-100 Attitude and Heading Reference Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the System Units [Docket No.: FAA-2017-0522; Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Committee on Transportation and Infra- Product Identifier 2015-SW-068-AD; Amend- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- structure. ment 39-19621; AD 2019-07-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) tives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines 964. A letter from the Management and received May 6, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. [Docket No.: FAA-2018-0611; Product Identi- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 fier 2018-NE-21-AD; Amendment 39-19620; AD Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- 2019-07-09; (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 6, ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- tation and Infrastructure. 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the et No.: FAA-2018-0899; Product Identifier 972. A letter from the Management and Committee on Transportation and Infra- 2018-NM-099-AD; Amendment 39-19615; AD Program Analyst, FAA, Department of structure. 2019-07-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 6, Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 957. A letter from the Management and 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the tives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes [Docket Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Committee on Transportation and Infra- No.: FAA-2018-0965; Product Identifier 2018- ment’s final rule — Establishment of Class E structure. NM-124-AD; Amendment 39-19617; AD 2019-07- Airspace; Coushatta, LA [Docket No.: FAA- 965. A letter from the Management and 06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 6, 2019, pur- 2018-0787; Airspace Docket No.: 18-ASW-12] Program Analyst, FAA, Department of suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- (RIN: 2120-AA66) received May 6, 2019, pursu- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- ment’s final rule — Amendment of Re- on Transportation and Infrastructure. 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee stricted Area R-2101; Anniston Army Depot, 973. A letter from the Management and on Transportation and Infrastructure. AL [Docket No.: FAA-2019-0223; Airspace Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 958. A letter from the Management and Docket No.: 19-ASO-4] (RIN: 2120-AA66) re- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of ceived May 6, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums ment’s final rule — Amendment of Class D Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- and Class E Airspace, and Revocation of tation and Infrastructure. cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31248; Class E Airspace; Brooksville, FL [Docket 966. A letter from the Senior Regulations Amdt. No.: 3848] received May 6, 2019, pursu- No. FAA-2019- 0086; Airspace Docket No.: 19- Analyst, Office of the Secretary, Department ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- ASO-1] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received May 6, 2019, of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law ment’s final rule — Conforming Amendments on Transportation and Infrastructure.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:16 May 10, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00173 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L09MY7.000 H09MYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE H3678 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2019 PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS the installation of electric vehicle charging H.R. 2625. A bill to amend section 28 of the infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infra- Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to include Under clause 2 of rule XII, public structure along the National Highway Sys- eating disorders prevention within the nutri- bills and resolutions of the following tem, and for other purposes; to the Com- tion education and obesity prevention grant titles were introduced and severally re- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- program and the local wellness program; and ferred, as follows: ture. for other purposes; to the Committee on Ag- By Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of By Mr. GARAMENDI (for himself and riculture, and in addition to the Committee New York: Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia): on Education and Labor, for a period to be H.R. 2608. A bill to require the testing of H.R. 2617. A bill to amend title 10, United subsequently determined by the Speaker, in perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl sub- States Code, to enhance recordkeeping with each case for consideration of such provi- stances under the Toxic Substances Control respect to exposure by members of the sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Act, and for other purposes; to the Com- Armed Forces to certain occupational and committee concerned. mittee on Energy and Commerce. environmental hazards while deployed over- By Mr. UPTON (for himself, Mrs. DIN- By Mr. CRENSHAW: seas, and for other purposes; to the Com- GELL, Mr. WALBERG, and Mr. KILDEE): H.R. 2609. A bill to amend the Homeland mittee on Armed Services, and in addition to H.R. 2626. A bill to encourage Federal agen- Security Act of 2002 to establish the Acquisi- the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, for a pe- cies to expeditiously enter into or amend co- tion Review Board in the Department of riod to be subsequently determined by the operative agreements with States for re- Homeland Security, and for other purposes; Speaker, in each case for consideration of moval and remedial actions to address PFAS to the Committee on Homeland Security. such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- contamination in drinking, surface, and By Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER (for her- tion of the committee concerned. ground water and land surface and sub- surface strata, and for other purposes; to the self and Mr. WALBERG): By Mr. BANKS (for himself, Mrs. DAVIS H.R. 2610. A bill to establish a Senior of California, and Mr. CHABOT): Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in H.R. 2618. A bill to amend the Scams Prevention Advisory Council to col- addition to the Committees on Transpor- Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide a lect and disseminate model educational ma- tation and Infrastructure, and Natural Re- guarantee of residency for registration of terials useful in identifying and preventing sources, for a period to be subsequently de- businesses of spouses of members of the uni- scams that affect seniors; to the Committee termined by the Speaker, in each case for formed services, to improve occupational li- on Energy and Commerce. consideration of such provisions as fall with- cense portability for military spouses By Mr. HUFFMAN (for himself, Ms. in the jurisdiction of the committee con- through interstate compacts, and for other cerned. ESHOO, and Mr. THOMPSON of Mis- purposes; to the Committee on Armed Serv- sissippi): By Mrs. BEATTY: ices, and in addition to the Committee on H.R. 2627. A bill to assist survivors of H.R. 2611. A bill to support the establish- Veterans’ Affairs, for a period to be subse- stroke and other debilitating health occur- ment and improvement of communications quently determined by the Speaker, in each rences in returning to work; to the Com- sites on or adjacent to Federal lands under case for consideration of such provisions as mittee on Education and Labor. the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Inte- fall within the jurisdiction of the committee By Mr. BILIRAKIS (for himself, Mr. rior or the Secretary of Agriculture through concerned. FERGUSON, Mr. VAN DREW, Mr. MAST, the retention and use of rental fees associ- By Mr. RYAN: Mr. HASTINGS, and Miss GONZA´ LEZ- ated with such sites, and for other purposes; H.R. 2619. A bill to amend title 11, United COLO´ N of Puerto Rico): to the Committee on Natural Resources, and States Code, to include certain pension as H.R. 2628. A bill to amend title 38, United in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, administrative expenses in bankruptcy, and States Code, to authorize the Secretary of for a period to be subsequently determined for other purposes; to the Committee on the Veterans Affairs to provide administrative by the Speaker, in each case for consider- Judiciary. support to providers of dental care who pro- ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- By Mr. BISHOP of Georgia (for himself, vide such care to veterans that is not fur- risdiction of the committee concerned. Mrs. RODGERS of Washington, Mr. nished under such title, to direct the Sec- By Mr. HICE of Georgia: BILIRAKIS, Mr. COHEN, Mr. retary of Veterans Affairs to establish a H.R. 2612. A bill to require the disclosure of O’HALLERAN, Mr. SCHNEIDER, and Mr. pilot program for the provision of dental pension records under the Freedom of Infor- FITZPATRICK): care to certain veterans, and for other pur- mation Act, and for other purposes.amend H.R. 2620. A bill to advance treatment and poses; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- title 5, United States Code, to require the cures for blindness and other retinal condi- fairs. disclosure, public documentation, and re- tions and to promote competitiveness in the By Mr. BRINDISI (for himself, Mr. porting of Federal employee bonuses, and for United States through a pilot program to in- RESCHENTHALER, Mr. KATKO, and Mr. other purposes; to the Committee on Over- crease funding for translational research, MEADOWS): sight and Reform. and for other purposes; to the Committee on H.R. 2629. A bill to amend title 38, United By Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio (for himself Energy and Commerce. States Code, to expand eligibility for mental and Mr. EMMER): By Mr. ROSE of New York: health services from the Department of Vet- H.R. 2613. A bill to require the Director of H.R. 2621. A bill to direct the Under Sec- erans Affairs to include members of the re- the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network retary for Intelligence and Analysis of the serve components of the Armed Forces, and to carry out a study on the use of emerging Department of Homeland Security to de- for other purposes; to the Committee on Vet- technologies within the Financial Crimes velop and disseminate a threat assessment erans’ Affairs. Enforcement Network, and for other pur- regarding terrorist use of ghost guns, and for By Mr. CICILLINE (for himself, Ms. poses; to the Committee on Financial Serv- other purposes; to the Committee on Home- CLARKE of New York, Mr. CUMMINGS, ices. land Security. Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. By Mr. BURGESS: By Mr. GIANFORTE (for himself and MCGOVERN, Ms. OMAR, Ms. PRESSLEY, H.R. 2614. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Mr. MCKINLEY): Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. VEASEY, and enue Code of 1986 to increase the dollar limi- H.R. 2622. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN): tation on employer-provided group term life enue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for H.R. 2630. A bill to make it unlawful for insurance that can be excluded from the production of refined coal; to the Committee any physical retail establishment to refuse gross income of the employee; to the Com- on Ways and Means. to accept cash as payment, and for other mittee on Ways and Means. By Mr. TAYLOR (for himself, Miss purposes; to the Committee on Energy and By Mr. ENGEL (for himself, Mr. RICE of New York, Mr. MEADOWS, Mr. Commerce. MCCAUL, Mr. SIRES, Mr. ROONEY of FITZPATRICK, Mr. NORCROSS, Mr. By Mr. CICILLINE (for himself, Mr. Florida, Mrs. TORRES of California, GOTTHEIMER, Mr. CRENSHAW, Mr. PA- REED, Mr. RYAN, Ms. BROWNLEY of Mrs. WAGNER, and Mr. CUELLAR): NETTA, and Mr. WALTZ): California, Mr. SCHRADER, and Mrs. H.R. 2615. A bill to support the people of H.R. 2623. A bill to require search and res- BUSTOS): Central America and strengthen United cue dogs to be treated in the same manner as H.R. 2631. A bill to improve the competi- States national security by addressing the seeing-eye dogs in the event of a federally tiveness of United States manufacturing by root causes of migration from El Salvador, declared disaster, and for other purposes; to designating and supporting manufacturing Guatemala and Honduras; to the Committee the Committee on Transportation and Infra- communities; to the Committee on Financial on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the structure. Services. Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to By Ms. SHERRILL (for herself, Ms. By Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts (for be subsequently determined by the Speaker, STEFANIK, Mr. CISNEROS, and Mr. herself, Mr. YOUNG, and Ms. SCHRIER): in each case for consideration of such provi- KING of New York): H.R. 2632. A bill to reauthorize the child sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the H.R. 2624. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- care access means parents in school pro- committee concerned. enue Code of 1986 to increase the limitation gram; to the Committee on Education and By Mr. DESAULNIER (for himself, Ms. on the deduction for State and local taxes; to Labor. PORTER, and Mr. ROUDA): the Committee on Ways and Means. By Mr. COX of California (for himself, H.R. 2616. A bill to amend title 23, United By Ms. ADAMS (for herself and Mr. Ms. FINKENAUER, and Mrs. States Code, to establish a grant program for FITZPATRICK): RADEWAGEN):

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:16 May 10, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00174 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L09MY7.100 H09MYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE May 9, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3679 H.R. 2633. A bill to require the Adminis- By Mr. LATTA (for himself and Mr. H.R. 2653. A bill to amend the Elementary trator of the Small Business Administration WELCH): and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to ad- to submit a report on the Office of Rural Af- H.R. 2643. A bill to direct the Federal Com- dress and take action to prevent bullying fairs; to the Committee on Small Business. munications Commission to establish a chal- and harassment of students; to the Com- By Mr. CROW (for himself, Mr. NEGUSE, lenge process to verify fixed and mobile mittee on Education and Labor. Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. HASTINGS, Ms. broadband service coverage data; to the By Ms. SA´ NCHEZ (for herself, Mr. SHALALA, Mr. DEUTCH, and Ms. NOR- Committee on Energy and Commerce. POCAN, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, TON): By Mr. LATTA (for himself, Mrs. Mr. COHEN, Ms. LEE of California, Ms. H.R. 2634. A bill to prohibit a Federal fire- BROOKS of Indiana, Mr. HUDSON, Mr. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. WILD, Ms. NORTON, arms licensee from transferring a long gun BILIRAKIS, Mr. KINZINGER, Mr. LONG, Ms. PINGREE, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. to a person who the licensee knows or has and Mrs. RODGERS of Washington): RICHMOND, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, reasonable cause to believe does not reside in H.R. 2644. A bill to direct the Secretary of Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. RUSH, (or if the person is a corporation or other Commerce to conduct a study and submit to and Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi): business entity, does not maintain a place of Congress a report on the state of the inter- H.R. 2654. A bill to improve the retirement business in) the State in which the licensee’s net-connected devices industry in the United security of American families by strength- place of business is located; to the Com- States; to the Committee on Energy and ening Social Security; to the Committee on mittee on the Judiciary. Commerce. Ways and Means, and in addition to the Com- By Mr. CUMMINGS (for himself and By Mrs. LEE of Nevada (for herself, Mr. mittee on Education and Labor, for a period Ms. DEAN): COLLINS of Georgia, Mrs. WALORSKI, to be subsequently determined by the Speak- H.R. 2635. A bill to amend title 18, United and Ms. HOULAHAN): er, in each case for consideration of such pro- States Code, to establish an Office of Correc- H.R. 2645. A bill to amend title 38, United visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the tional Education, and for other purposes; to States Code, to improve the care provided by committee concerned. the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addi- the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to newborn By Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia (for tion to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, children; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- himself, Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. PA- fairs. for a period to be subsequently determined NETTA, Mrs. HARTZLER, and Mr. By Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of by the Speaker, in each case for consider- CRAWFORD): New York (for herself, Ms. BONAMICI, ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- H.R. 2655. A bill to amend title II of the So- Mr. FOSTER, Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. risdiction of the committee concerned. cial Security Act to establish a disability MOULTON, Miss RICE of New York, benefit offset for Purple Heart recipients, By Ms. DELBENE (for herself and Mr. Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. SCHIFF, Ms. and for other purposes; to the Committee on LUJA´ N): H.R. 2636. A bill to promote the use of MCCOLLUM, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. Ways and Means. smart technologies and systems in commu- RASKIN, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. By Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia (for nities, and for other purposes; to the Com- KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mr. POCAN, Mr. himself, Mr. GARAMENDI, Mrs. mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in ad- AGUILAR, and Mr. KHANNA): HARTZLER, and Mr. CRAWFORD): H.R. 2646. A bill to direct the Federal Trade H.R. 2656. A bill to amend title II of the So- dition to the Committees on Science, Space, Commission to prescribe rules prohibiting cial Security Act to disregard certain con- and Technology, Education and Labor, and deceptive advertising of abortion services, tributions to ABLE accounts when deter- Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subse- and for other purposes; to the Committee on mining an individual’s ability to engage in quently determined by the Speaker, in each Energy and Commerce. substantial gainful activity, and for other case for consideration of such provisions as By Ms. MATSUI (for herself, Mr. GRIF- purposes; to the Committee on Ways and fall within the jurisdiction of the committee FITH, Mr. RUSH, and Mr. CA´ RDENAS): Means. concerned. H.R. 2647. A bill to adopt a certain Cali- By Mr. TURNER: By Mr. ESPAILLAT (for himself, Mr. fornia flammability standard as a Federal H.R. 2657. A bill to provide priority under GARCI´A of Illinois, and Miss RICE of flammability standard to protect against the certain federally assisted housing programs New York): risk of upholstered furniture flammability, to assist youths who are aging out of foster H.R. 2637. A bill to prevent the Secretary of and for other purposes; to the Committee on care, and for other purposes; to the Com- Homeland Security from closing certain Energy and Commerce. mittee on Financial Services. international field offices, and for other pur- By Mr. NADLER (for himself, Mr. By Mr. WITTMAN: poses; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- KATKO, Mr. CICILLINE, Ms. SCANLON, H.R. 2658. A bill to amend the Department rity, and in addition to the Committee on Mr. SWALWELL of California, Mr. of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005 to pro- the Judiciary, for a period to be subse- NEGUSE, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. vide for the inclusion of certain workers in quently determined by the Speaker, in each CONNOLLY, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. DANNY the exemption from numerical limitations case for consideration of such provisions as K. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. COHEN, Ms. on H-2B workers, and for other purposes; to fall within the jurisdiction of the committee JACKSON LEE, Ms. DEAN, and Mr. the Committee on the Judiciary. concerned. CORREA): By Mr. GRAVES of Missouri (for him- By Mrs. FLETCHER: H.R. 2648. A bill to provide bankruptcy re- self, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. THOMPSON of H.R. 2638. A bill to direct the Adminis- lief for student borrowers; to the Committee California, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. BOST, trator of the Environmental Protection on the Judiciary. Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. EMMER, Ms. Agency to issue guidance on minimizing the By Mr. PASCRELL (for himself, Mr. DELBENE, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. use of firefighting foam containing PFAS, BEYER, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. HIGGINS of FITZPATRICK, Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on New York, Mr. SOTO, Mrs. WATSON and Mrs. HARTZLER): Energy and Commerce. COLEMAN, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Ms. LEE of H. Res. 363. A resolution recognizing the By Ms. FUDGE (for herself, Mr. SCOTT California, and Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N roles and contributions of America’s teach- of Virginia, and Mr. SABLAN): of Puerto Rico): ers to building and enhancing the Nation’s H.R. 2639. A bill to establish the Strength H.R. 2649. A bill to provide for a Federal civic, cultural, and economic well-being; to in Diversity Program, and for other pur- match for earned income credit expansion the Committee on Education and Labor. poses; to the Committee on Education and for Puerto Rico; to the Committee on Nat- By Mr. PETERS (for himself, Mrs. Labor. ural Resources. DAVIS of California, Mr. LEVIN of By Ms. HAALAND (for herself and Mr. By Mr. PAYNE: California, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. LUJA´ N): H.R. 2650. A bill to prohibit retail busi- LOWENTHAL, Mr. PANETTA, Mr. H.R. 2640. A bill to withdraw certain Bu- nesses from refusing cash payments, and for SWALWELL of California, Mr. reau of Land Management land from mineral other purposes; to the Committee on Finan- CISNEROS, Mrs. BUSTOS, Ms. LOFGREN, development; to the Committee on Natural cial Services. Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. PRICE of North Resources. By Mr. POCAN (for himself, Mr. KATKO, Carolina, Mr. ROUDA, Mrs. LOWEY, By Mr. HIMES: Mr. LEVIN of Michigan, and Ms. Mrs. TORRES of California, Mr. H.R. 2641. A bill to require the President, STEFANIK): QUIGLEY, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. or a designee of the President, to provide fre- H.R. 2651. A bill to amend the Child Nutri- COHEN, Mr. VARGAS, Ms. HILL of Cali- quent press briefings covering the official tion Act of 1966 to clarify the availability fornia, Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of business of the President to the White House and appropriateness of training for local food Pennsylvania, Mr. ENGEL, Ms. press corps; to the Committee on Oversight service personnel, and for other purposes; to DELBENE, Miss RICE of New York, Mr. and Reform. the Committee on Education and Labor. BACON, Ms. OMAR, Mr. FLEISCHMANN, By Mr. KILMER: By Mr. POCAN: Ms. BROWNLEY of California, Ms. H.R. 2642. A bill to designate and expand H.R. 2652. A bill to require the use of vot- BASS, Ms. MENG, Mr. GOTTHEIMER, wilderness areas in Olympic National Forest ing machines manufactured in the United Mr. DEUTCH, and Mr. KILMER): in the State of Washington, and to designate States; to the Committee on House Adminis- H. Res. 364. A resolution condemning the certain rivers in Olympic National Forest tration. horrific anti-Semitic attack on the Chabad and Olympic National Park as wild and sce- By Ms. SA´ NCHEZ (for herself, Mr. of Poway Synagogue near San Diego, Cali- nic rivers, and for other purposes; to the KATKO, Mr. POCAN, Mr. YOUNG, Ms. fornia, on April 27, 2019; to the Committee on Committee on Natural Resources. PORTER, and Mr. KING of New York): Oversight and Reform.

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By Ms. DEAN (for herself, Mr. BRENDAN States or in any Department or Officer The Commerce Clause, Article 1, Section 8, F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, and Ms. thereof Clause 3 SCANLON): By Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER: By Mr. ROSE of New York: H. Res. 365. A resolution expressing support H.R. 2610. H.R. 2621. for the designation of May 10, 2019, as ‘‘World Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Lupus Day’’; to the Committee on Oversight lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: and Reform. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the U.S. Under Article I, Section 8 of the Constitu- By Mrs. BEATTY: Constitution. tion, Congress has the power ‘‘to make all H. Res. 366. A resolution expressing support By Mr. HUFFMAN: Laws which shall be necessary and proper for for designation of May as Stroke Awareness H.R. 2611. carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- Month; to the Committee on Energy and Congress has the power to enact this legis- ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- Commerce. lation pursuant to the following: stitution in the Government of the United By Mr. ESPAILLAT (for himself, Ms. Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 States, or any Department or Officer there- MOORE, Ms. JAYAPAL, and Ms. OMAR): By Mr. HICE of Georgia: of’’. H. Res. 367. A resolution recognizing that H.R. 2612. By Mr. GIANFORTE: climate change most severely impacts vul- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2622. nerable and disadvantaged communities in lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- the United States and around the world, and Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Con- lation pursuant to the following: that it is the responsibility of the United stitution states ‘‘To make all Laws which Article 1, Clause 8, Section 1 States Government to work with its global shall be necessary and proper for carrying By Mr. TAYLOR: partners to promote environmental justice into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all H.R. 2623. and climate justice; to the Committee on other Powers vested by this Constitution in Congress has the power to enact this legis- Foreign Affairs. the Government of the United States or in lation pursuant to the following: By Ms. JOHNSON of Texas (for herself, any Department or Officer thereof.’’ Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3, and Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 of the United States Mr. JOYCE of Ohio, Ms. GABBARD, Mr. By Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio: Constitution. FITZPATRICK, Ms. WILD, Ms. ROYBAL- H.R. 2613. By Ms. SHERRILL: ALLARD, Ms. BONAMICI, Ms. FUDGE, Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2624. Ms. NORTON, Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. COHEN, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. Article I, Section 8, to make all Laws lation pursuant to the following: PAPPAS, Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Mr. which shall be necessary and proper for car- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the Con- HORSFORD, Mrs. AXNE, Ms. KELLY of rying into execution the foregoing powers, stitution Illinois, and Mr. SUOZZI): and all other powers vested by this Constitu- By Ms. ADAMS: H. Res. 368. A resolution expressing support tion in the Government of the United States or in any Department or Officer therof. H.R. 2625. for the designation of the week of May 6 Congress has the power to enact this legis- through May 12, 2019, as National Nurses By Mr. BURGESS: H.R. 2614. lation pursuant to the following: Week; to the Committee on Energy and Com- Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United merce. Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: States Constitution By Ms. NORTON (for herself, Ms. LEE By Mr. UPTON: of California, and Ms. MOORE): Article I, Section VIII, clause 1 enumerates that, ‘‘The Congress shall have power to lay H.R. 2626. H. Res. 369. A resolution expressing the Congress has the power to enact this legis- and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises sense of the House of Representatives sup- lation pursuant to the following: . . .’’ Further, Amendment XVI states that porting the Federal workforce; to the Com- Article I, section 8 of the U.S. Constitution ‘‘The Congress shall have power to lay and mittee on Oversight and Reform. grants Congress the power to ‘‘lay and col- collect taxes on incomes, from whatever By Mr. PHILLIPS (for himself, Mr. lect Taxes, Duties, Imposts, and Excises, to source derived, without apportionment TIMMONS, and Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ): pay the Debts and provide for the common among the several states, and without regard H. Res. 370. A resolution expressing the defense and general Welfare of the United to any census or enumeration.’’ sense of the House of Representatives that States. By Mr. ENGEL: small business owners seeking financing By Mrs. BEATTY: H.R. 2615. have fundamental rights, including trans- H.R. 2627. parent pricing and terms, competitive prod- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- ucts, responsible underwriting, fair treat- lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: ment from financing providers, brokers, and Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- Article I of the U.S. Constitution. lead generators, inclusive credit access, and tion. By Mr. BILIRAKIS: fair collection practices; to the Committee By Mr. DESAULNIER: H.R. 2628. on Small Business. H.R. 2616. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. THOMPSON of California (for Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: himself and Ms. LEE of California): This bill is enacted pursuant to Article I, H. Res. 371. A resolution recognizing the Article 1, Section 8. Section 8, Clause 1 of the Constitution of the 10th anniversary of Outdoor Afro; to the By Mr. GARAMENDI: United States and Article I, Section 8, Committee on Natural Resources. H.R. 2617. Clause 7 of the Constitution of the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- f States. lation pursuant to the following: Article I, section 8 of the United State CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY Article I, Section 8 Constitution, which grants Congress the STATEMENT By Mr. BANKS: power to raise and support an Army; to pro- H.R. 2618. vide and maintain a Navy; to make rules for Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of Congress has the power to enact this legis- the government and regulation of the land the Rules of the House of Representa- lation pursuant to the following: and naval forces; and provide for organizing, tives, the following statements are sub- The constitutional authority of Congress arming, and disciplining the militia. mitted regarding the specific powers to enact this legislation is provided by Arti- By Mr. BRINDISI: granted to Congress in the Constitu- cle I, section 8 of the United States Constitu- H.R. 2629. tion, specifically clause 18 (relating to the Congress has the power to enact this legis- tion to enact the accompanying bill or power to make all laws necessary and proper joint resolution. lation pursuant to the following: for carrying out the powers vested in Con- Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- By Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of gress). tion. New York: By Mr. RYAN: By Mr. CICILLINE: H.R. 2608. H.R. 2619. H.R. 2630. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 Article I, Section 8: ‘‘To make all Laws Article I, Section 8 By Mr. CRENSHAW: which shall be necessary and proper for car- By Mr. CICILLINE: H.R. 2609. rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, H.R. 2631. Congress has the power to enact this legis- and all other Powers vested by this Constitu- Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: tion in the Government of the United States, lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18—To make all or in any Department or Officer thereof.’’ Article 1, Section 8 Laws which shall be necessary and proper for By Mr. BISHOP of Georgia: By Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts: carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- H.R. 2620. H.R. 2632. ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- stitution in the Government of the United lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following:

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States Constitution, ‘‘To make all Laws lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- which shall be necessary and proper for car- Article 1 Section 8 of the US Constitution. lation pursuant to the following: rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, By Mr. CROW: This bill is enacted pursuant to the power and all other Powers vested by this Constitu- H.R. 2634. granted to Congress under Article I, Section tion in the Government of the United States, Congress has the power to enact this legis- 8, Clause 1 of the United States Constitution. or in any Department or Officer thereof.’’ lation pursuant to the following: By Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of By Mr. WITTMAN: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 New York: H.R. 2658. By Mr. CUMMINGS: H.R. 2646. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2635. Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, clauses 3, 4 and 11–16. lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- f Article I, Section 8, Clause I of the United tion States Constitution related to general wel- By Ms. MATSUI: ADDITIONAL SPONSORS fare of the United States. [Page H1338] H.R. 2647. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors By Ms. DELBENE: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2636. lation pursuant to the following: were added to public bills and resolu- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article 1, Section 8 tions, as follows: lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. NADLER: H.R. 38: Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Article 1, Section 8 of the United States H.R. 2648. H.R. 95: Ms. CHENEY, Mr. DUNN, Ms. Constitution Congress has the power to enact this legis- KENDRA S. HORN of Oklahoma, and Mr. By Mr. ESPAILLAT: lation pursuant to the following: CLOUD. H.R. 2637. Article I, Section 8, Clause 4 H.R. 117: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. PASCRELL: H.R. 220: Mr. ROSE of New York. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2649. H.R. 230: Mr. GREEN of Texas. Article I, Section 8, Clause 4: ‘‘The Con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 277: Mrs. CRAIG. gress shall have Power [. . .] To establish a lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 303: Mr. GOTTHEIMER, Mr. SPANO, and uniform Rule of Naturalization . . . ’’ Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United Mr. CUNNINGHAM. By Mrs. FLETCHER: States Constitution. H.R. 366: Mr. SOTO. H.R. 2638. By Mr. PAYNE: H.R. 445: Mrs. AXNE. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2650. H.R. 451: Mr. LYNCH. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 497: Mr. WATKINS and Mr. GOSAR. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18. To make all lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 500: Mr. NEAL, Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. Laws which shall be necessary and proper for Article I Section 8 Clause 3—Congress has COX of California, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. THOMPSON carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- the ability to regulate Commerce with for- of California, Mr. VARGAS, Ms. PLASKETT, ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- eign Nations, and among the several States, Ms. LEE of California, Ms. SPANBERGER, Ms. stitution in the Government of the United and with the Indian Tribes. UNDERWOOD, Mr. O’HALLERAN, and Mr. States, or in any Department or Officer By Mr. POCAN: ESTES. thereof. H.R. 2651. H.R. 510: Mr. MCEACHIN, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. By Ms. FUDGE: Congress has the power to enact this legis- PALLONE, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. KINZINGER, Mr. H.R. 2639. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- BACON, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. COHEN, Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 lation pursuant to the following: Mr. PERLMUTTER, and Mr. CRIST. The Congress shall have Power . . . To reg- To regulate commerce with foreign na- H.R. 517: Mr. LOUDERMILK. ulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and tions, and among the several states, and with H.R. 526: Mr. MARCHANT. among the several States, and with the In- the Indian tribes; H.R. 535: Ms. SCANLON and Mrs. LURIA. dian Tribes. By Ms. HAALAND: H.R. 553: Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. SCALISE, Mr. H.R. 2640. By Mr. POCAN: CUNNINGHAM, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. PHILLIPS, Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2652. Mr. LONG, and Mr. MCNERNEY. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 555: Mr. LOWENTHAL and Mr. Article 1, Section 8. lation pursuant to the following: SWALWELL of California. By Mr. HIMES: Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- H.R. 586: Mr. HIGGINS of Louisiana, Mr. H.R. 2641. tion. ALLEN, Mr. RATCLIFFE, Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of ´ Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Ms. SANCHEZ: Georgia, Mr. LOUDERMILK, Mr. WITTMAN, and lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2653. Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 590: Mrs. LURIA. States Constitution, as this legislation pro- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 619: Mr. CICILLINE. vides for the general welfare of the United Art. I, Sec. 8 H.R. 628: Ms. SHERRILL. ´ States. By Ms. SANCHEZ: H.R. 635: Ms. JACKSON LEE and Mr. PAYNE. By Mr. KILMER: H.R. 2654. H.R. 641: Mr. VELA. H.R. 2642. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 662: Ms. WEXTON. Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 668: Ms. JAYAPAL. lation pursuant to the following: Art. I, Sec. 8 H.R. 678: Ms. DELBENE. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 (relating to By Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia: H.R. 683: Mr. UPTON. providing for the general welfare of the H.R. 2655. H.R. 692: Mr. HAGEDORN, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. United States); Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 Congress has the power to enact this legis- BUCSHON, Mr. GOODEN, Mr. COOK, Mr. BAIRD, (relating to the power to make all laws nec- lation pursuant to the following: Mr. GALLAGHER, and Mr. MULLIN. essary and proper for carrying out the pow- Article I, Section 8, United States Con- H.R. 693: Mrs. LURIA, Mr. WILLIAMS, Ms. ers vested in Congress); and Article IV, Sec- stitution FUDGE, Mr. LEWIS, Mr. JEFFRIES, Ms. tion 3, Clause 2 (relating to the power of Con- By Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia: FINKENAUER, Mrs. MURPHY, and Mr. CASTRO gress to dispose of and make all needful rules H.R. 2656. of Texas. and regulations respecting the territory or Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 708: Mr. LAMBORN and Mrs. HARTZLER. other property belonging to the United lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 724: Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN and Mr. States). Article I, Section 8, United States Con- CUNNINGHAM. By Mr. LATTA: stitution H.R. 763: Mr. RASKIN. H.R. 2643. By Mr. TURNER: H.R. 788: Mr. CALVERT. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2657. H.R. 801: Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- COURTNEY, and Ms. GRANGER. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3: Congress lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 808: Mr. SOTO and Mr. CLINE. shall have the Power . . . ‘‘to regulate Com- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United H.R. 810: Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. merce with foreign Nations, and among the States Constitution, to ‘‘provide for the com- DELBENE, and Mr. ROUDA. several States, and with the Indian tribes.’’ mon Defence and general Welfare of the H.R. 835: Mr. JORDAN. By Mr. LATTA: United States ...’’ H.R. 860: Ms. FINKENAUER. H.R. 2644. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 (the Com- H.R. 864: Miss RICE of New York. Congress has the power to enact this legis- merce Clause) of the United States Constitu- H.R. 929: Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, Ms. MENG, lation pursuant to the following: tion, to ‘‘regulate Commerce with foreign Mr. LYNCH, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of

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New York, Ms. MOORE, Mr. WILSON of South H.R. 1652: Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. BRENDAN H.R. 2139: Mr. LYNCH. Carolina, Mr. SOTO, Mr. KILMER, Mrs. F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. YOHO, Mr. H.R. 2142: Mrs. CRAIG. DEMINGS, Mr. CLAY, Mr. CALVERT, Ms. KILDEE, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, and Mr. H.R. 2146: Mr. PAYNE. DELAURO, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. MARCHANT, Ms. RUTHERFORD. H.R. 2148: Ms. SPANBERGER and Miss RICE WILD, Mr. WESTERMAN, Mr. BABIN, Mr. H.R. 1694: Mrs. LEE of Nevada. of New York. POSEY, Mr. MOULTON, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. H.R. 1697: Mr. RIGGLEMAN. H.R. 2149: Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. FLORES, GUTHRIE, Mr. BUDD, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. H.R. 1708: Ms. ESHOO. Mr. LAWSON of Florida, and Ms. MOORE. MORELLE, Ms. BROWNLEY of California, Mr. H.R. 1709: Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. CLAY, Ms. H.R. 2150: Mr. SMITH of Missouri and Mr. TRONE, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. UPTON, Mr. HOULAHAN, Mr. KILMER, Mrs. MURPHY, Mr. BLUMENAUER. TAKANO, Mr. CICILLINE, and Ms. FINKENAUER. LEWIS, Mr. TED LIEU of California, and Ms. H.R. 2153: Mr. ZELDIN and Mr. BROWN of H.R. 939: Mr. FOSTER and Mr. GRIJALVA. FINKENAUER. Maryland. H.R. 945: Mr. WELCH. H.R. 1739: Mrs. MILLER. H.R. 2156: Mr. GUTHRIE and Mr. STIVERS. H.R. 946: Ms. FINKENAUER and Mr. KILDEE. H.R. 1748: Mr. HIGGINS of New York, Mr. H.R. 2164: Ms. HILL of California. H.R. 961: Mr. MCEACHIN. PAYNE, Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. H.R. 2184: Mrs. HARTZLER. H.R. 965: Mr. CISNEROS and Mr. CONNOLLY. SWALWELL of California, and Mrs. LURIA. H.R. 2204: Mr. STEUBE. H.R. 983: Ms. WILSON of Florida. H.R. 1754: Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. H.R. 2207: Mr. CARBAJAL. H.R. 987: Mr. SIRES, Ms. HOULAHAN, Mrs. HIGGINS of New York, Mr. JEFFRIES, Ms. H.R. 2209: Mr. FULCHER. DINGELL, Ms. SCANLON, Ms. MOORE, and Mr. CLARK of Massachusetts, and Ms. MATSUI. H.R. 2213: Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. KHANNA. H.R. 1770: Mrs. CRAIG, Ms. PINGREE, Mr. H.R. 2214: Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. H.R. 998: Mr. NEWHOUSE. LOEBSACK, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. HURD of MORELLE, Mr. VARGAS, Ms. WASSERMAN H.R. 1004: Ms. SPEIER. Texas, Mr. LAMALFA, Mr. BOST, Mr. DAVID P. SCHULTZ, Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER, and Mr. H.R. 1012: Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL. ROE of Tennessee, and Mr. MOOLENAAR. VELA. H.R. 1019: Mr. WALBERG. H.R. 1776: Mr. PAPPAS. H.R. 2218: Mr. WALBERG. H.R. 1044: Mr. MITCHELL, Mr. TAYLOR, Mr. H.R. 1784: Ms. FINKENAUER. H.R. 2219: Mr. GREEN of Tennessee. AALAND SERRANO, Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. H.R. 1786: Mr. CA´ RDENAS and Ms. MENG. H.R. 2222: Ms. H . H.R. 2249: Ms. GABBARD, Mr. ROY, Mr. AMODEI, and Mrs. HARTZLER. H.R. 1793: Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. PASCRELL, and CHABOT, Mr. HUIZENGA, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. H.R. 1058: Ms. SCANLON and Mr. MORELLE. Mr. ESPAILLAT. H.R. 1066: Mr. FORTENBERRY. H.R. 1794: Ms. NORTON and Mr. GARAMENDI. CORREA, and Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. H.R. 2271: Mr. KIND. H.R. 1073: Mr. PETERS. H.R. 1830: Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas, Mr. H.R. 2276: Ms. STEFANIK. H.R. 1083: Mr. UPTON, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana, and H.R. 2283: Mr. FITZPATRICK, Ms. KUSTER of COLLINS of New York, and Miss GONZA´ LEZ- Ms. SCANLON. New Hampshire, Mr. HIGGINS of New York, COLO´ N of Puerto Rico. H.R. 1832: Mr. COHEN. Mr. DEFAZIO, and Ms. WATERS. H.R. 1109: Mr. KENNEDY. H.R. 1837: Ms. WEXTON, Mr. PALAZZO, Ms. H.R. 2291: Mr. NEWHOUSE and Mr. JOHNSON H.R. 1111: Ms. KELLY of Illinois. DEGETTE, Mr. ARRINGTON, Mr. NORMAN, Mr. of South Dakota. H.R. 1139: Ms. WATERS, Mr. SCHNEIDER, Ms. ABRAHAM, Mr. BANKS, Mr. ROSE of New York, H.R. 2294: Mr. AMODEI and Mr. LOUDERMILK. WILD, Ms. SA´ NCHEZ, and Ms. HAALAND. Ms. GARCIA of Texas, Mr. JOHN W. ROSE of H.R. 2298: Mr. CASE and Mr. GARCI´A of Illi- H.R. 1140: Mr. LEWIS, Ms. BASS, Mr. KEN- Tennessee, Mr. PAPPAS, Mr. RATCLIFFE, Mr. nois. NEDY, and Ms. ESHOO. STEWART, Mr. HASTINGS, and Mr. ROUDA. H.R. 2314: Mr. MEUSER. H.R. 1154: Mr. SUOZZI, Mr. NORCROSS, and H.R. 1869: Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. GON- H.R. 2315: Ms. WILD. Ms. SCANLON. ZALEZ of Ohio, Mr. DELGADO, Mr. COLLINS of H.R. 2319: Mr. LAHOOD. H.R. 1185: Ms. WATERS. New York, Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas, Mr. H.R. 2331: Mrs. CRAIG. H.R. 1223: Ms. PINGREE. MOONEY of West Virginia, Mr. CARBAJAL, and H.R. 2333: Mr. LYNCH, Ms. KENDRA S. HORN OTO ELLY H.R. 1224: Mr. S , Mr. K of Pennsyl- Mr. BACON. of Oklahoma, Mr. STEUBE, and Mrs. CRAIG. vania, Mr. QUIGLEY, Ms. NORTON, Ms. H.R. 1895: Mr. HARDER of California. H.R. 2334: Ms. GARCIA of Texas. SPANBERGER, Mr. LYNCH, and Mr. CART- H.R. 1911: Mr. HUDSON. H.R. 2340: Mrs. CRAIG. WRIGHT. H.R. 1931: Mr. COOPER. H.R. 2344: Mr. STIVERS. H.R. 1240: Mr. SOTO. H.R. 1948: Ms. TLAIB, Mr. SOTO, Ms. OCASIO- H.R. 2345: Mrs. CRAIG. H.R. 1256: Mr. HARDER of California. CORTEZ, Mr. SMITH of Washington, Ms. H.R. 2352: Mr. ROONEY of Florida, Mr. H.R. 1257: Mr. POCAN, Mr. JOHNSON of Geor- DELBENE, Mr. SIRES, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, ROUDA, and Mr. HASTINGS. gia, Mr. KING of Iowa, and Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. O’HALLERAN, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, H.R. 2354: Ms. PINGREE, Ms. SPEIER, and H.R. 1277: Mr. SOTO and Mr. CARBAJAL. Mr. LAMALFA, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. Mr. RUSH. H.R. 1289: Mr. CUNNINGHAM. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. H.R. 2355: Mr. PAYNE, Mr. GRIJALVA, and H.R. 1309: Mr. KIM, Ms. JOHNSON of Texas, ROUDA, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. Mr. HARDER of California. Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. JEFFRIES, Mr. HAS- RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. LUCAS, Mr. BERA, and H.R. 2359: Mr. FITZPATRICK. TINGS, Mr. BROWN of Maryland, Ms. CLARK of Ms. KENDRA S. HORN of Oklahoma. H.R. 2368: Mr. STIVERS. Massachusetts, Mr. GOMEZ, Mr. TED LIEU of H.R. 1963: Mr. VAN DREW. H.R. 2373: Mr. SCALISE. California, and Ms. FINKENAUER. H.R. 1982: Mr. ZELDIN, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. H.R. 2381: Mr. GALLAGHER. H.R. 1314: Mr. CASE. KING of New York, and Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. H.R. 2382: Mr. MCKINLEY, Ms. PRESSLEY, H.R. 1346: Mr. KHANNA. H.R. 1992: Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. SUOZZI, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. ROSE of New H.R. 1370: Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire H.R. 1997: Mr. WITTMAN, Mrs. HARTZLER, York, Mr. RUSH, Mr. THOMPSON of Mis- and Ms. NORTON. Mr. LAMB, and Ms. WILD. sissippi, Mr. RYAN, Mrs. DAVIS of California, H.R. 1373: Mr. TAKANO, Mr. SOTO, Mr. PAS- H.R. 2000: Mr. SOTO. Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mr. RESCHENTHALER, and CRELL, and Mr. BROWN of Maryland. H.R. 2010: Mr. GREEN of Tennessee, Mr. Ms. HAALAND. H.R. 1379: Ms. OMAR, Mr. KIM, Mr. WATKINS, PALMER, Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee, Mr. H.R. 2385: Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. KILDEE, Mr. PASCRELL, and Mr. SOTO. CHABOT, Mr. YOHO, Mr. HUIZENGA, and Mr. H.R. 2386: Mr. GIANFORTE, Mr. BALDERSON, H.R. 1418: Mr. PALAZZO and Mr. LAMBORN. and Mr. WITTMAN. WESTERMAN. H.R. 2013: Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. GABBARD, H.R. 2388: Mr. STEUBE, Mrs. LURIA, and Mr. H.R. 1434: Ms. CHENEY and Mrs. BROOKS of and Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. DEUTCH. Indiana. H.R. 2015: Mr. CASE, Mr. DAVID P. ROE of H.R. 2402: Ms. STEFANIK, Mrs. DEMINGS, Mr. H.R. 1446: Mr. COHEN, Mr. CASE, Mr. Tennessee, and Mr. VAN DREW. RYAN, Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. SWALWELL of Cali- GARAMENDI, Mr. SOTO, Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. H.R. 2035: Mr. VAN DREW. fornia, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New COLLINS of New York, and Mr. ESPAILLAT. H.R. 2050: Mr. ROUDA. York, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. COOPER, Mr. TONKO, H.R. 1456: Ms. BASS. H.R. 2062: Mr. CROW, Mr. JOHNSON of South Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Penn- H.R. 1499: Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. Dakota, and Mr. VAN DREW. sylvania, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mrs. DAVIS of Cali- CONNOLLY, and Ms. UNDERWOOD. H.R. 2074: Mr. STIVERS, Mr. COHEN, Mr. fornia, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. SOTO, Mr. H.R. 1530: Mr. VAN DREW, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, LIPINSKI, and Mr. VAN DREW. KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mr. FOSTER, Ms. SCHA- Mr. WESTERMAN, and Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE H.R. 2085: Ms. TLAIB, Ms. JUDY CHU of Cali- KOWSKY, Mr. COX of California, Mr. RUSH, Mr. of Pennsylvania. fornia, Mr. SOTO, and Mr. KHANNA. CONNOLLY, Mrs. BEATTY, Ms. DELBENE, and H.R. 1570: Mr. WALBERG and Mr. LATTA. H.R. 2086: Mr. HUIZENGA and Mr. VIS- Mr. POCAN. H.R. 1592: Mrs. CRAIG and Mr. MCCAUL. CLOSKY. H.R. 2408: Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania, Mr. H.R. 1594: Mr. BOST. H.R. 2093: Ms. DELBENE, Mr. CROW, Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. MARSHALL, Mr. COLE, Mr. VIS- H.R. 1595: Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mex- SMITH of Washington, and Mr. BACON. CLOSKY, and Mr. DELGADO. ico, Ms. KENDRA S. HORN of Oklahoma, and H.R. 2108: Mr. BIGGS. H.R. 2420: Mr. AGUILAR. Mr. VAN DREW. H.R. 2111: Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL. H.R. 2435: Mr. MEADOWS and Mr. HASTINGS. H.R. 1605: Mr. HUDSON, Mr. CRAWFORD, and H.R. 2116: Mr. BEYER, Ms. PINGREE, and Mr. H.R. 2438: Mr. YOUNG and Mr. O’HALLERAN. Mr. MCCLINTOCK. PENCE. H.R. 2439: Mr. FITZPATRICK. H.R. 1630: Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL. H.R. 2121: Mr. WATKINS. H.R. 2441: Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. BONAMICI, and H.R. 1650: Mr. NEWHOUSE. H.R. 2134: Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Ms. SHALALA.

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H.R. 2452: Mr. KHANNA. H.R. 2535: Mrs. LEE of Nevada. H. Res. 60: Mrs. CRAIG and Ms. HAALAND. H.R. 2460: Mr. GIANFORTE, Mrs. WALORSKI, H.R. 2538: Mr. LAMALFA. H. Res. 116: Mr. PHILLIPS. H.R. 2541: Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. and Mr. HOLLINGSWORTH. ´ H.R. 2463: Mr. KHANNA and Mr. ROUDA. H.R. 2557: Mr. STEUBE. H. Res. 189: Ms. MCCOLLUM and Mr. GARCIA H.R. 2474: Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of H.R. 2560: Mr. CUNNINGHAM and Mr. PAS- of Illinois. New York, Mr. PANETTA, Mrs. BUSTOS, Ms. CRELL. H. Res. 219: Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas. OCASIO-CORTEZ, Mr. PASCRELL, and Mr. H.R. 2561: Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. JOHNSON of H. Res. 231: Mr. LOWENTHAL and Mrs. TONKO. Georgia, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. COX of Cali- TORRES of California. H.R. 2476: Mr. LATTA and Mr. fornia, Mr. LOWENTHAL, and Mr. RUSH. H. Res. 246: Mrs. WALORSKI, Mr. VEASEY, KRISHNAMOORTHI. H.R. 2585: Mr. COHEN, Mr. NEGUSE, Ms. Mrs. LESKO, Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. PALAZZO, Mr. H.R. 2480: Ms. STEVENS and Mr. HUFFMAN. WILD, Mrs. MCBATH, Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL, JOHN W. ROSE of Tennessee, Ms. GRANGER, H.R. 2481: Mr. COOPER, Mr. SMITH of Mis- Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Ms. JACKSON LEE, and and Mr. WOODALL. souri, Mr. BRINDISI, Mr. YOUNG, Mr. FLORES, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. VAN DREW, Mr. HASTINGS, Ms. HOULAHAN, H.R. 2597: Ms. BONAMICI. H. Res. 250: Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. GALLEGO, Ms. NORTON, Mr. BROWN of H.R. 2605: Mr. LEVIN of Michigan and Ms. H. Res. 255: Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. BOST, Maryland, Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. LAMB, Mr. CAR- HAALAND. Mrs. LESKO, and Mr. GROTHMAN. TER of Georgia, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. CON- H.R. 2607: Mr. STAUBER, Mr. BISHOP of H. Res. 259: Mr. CUELLAR and Mr. VARGAS. NOLLY, Ms. SLOTKIN, Mr. GARAMENDI, and Mr. Georgia, Mr. HICE of Georgia, and Mr. PETER- FERGUSON. SON. H. Res. 276: Ms. ESHOO. H.R. 2482: Mr. BRINDISI, Mr. ROSE of New H.J. Res. 2: Mr. BERA and Ms. GABBARD. H. Res. 326: Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. JOHNSON York, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. RASKIN, Mr. SIRES, H.J. Res. 33: Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of of Georgia, Ms. PINGREE, and Ms. SCHA- Mr. HOLLINGSWORTH, and Mr. KHANNA. Pennsylvania. KOWSKY. C OVERN AYNE AKANO E AZIO H.R. 2489: Mr. M G , Mr. P , Ms. H.J. Res. 57: Mr. T and Mr. D F . H. Res. 337: Mrs. TORRES of California. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, and Mr. GRIJALVA. H. Con. Res. 27: Mr. SUOZZI. H.R. 2525: Mr. FITZPATRICK. H. Res. 49: Mr. KING of New York. H. Res. 350: Mr. WEBER of Texas and Mr. H.R. 2531: Mr. ARMSTRONG and Mr. H. Res. 54: Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. SMITH of GREEN of Tennessee. NEWHOUSE. Washington, and Ms. HAALAND. H. Res. 353: Mr. KILMER.

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Vol. 165 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2019 No. 77 Senate The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. and was ator from the State of North Carolina, to and he has already served as a judge for called to order by the Honorable THOM perform the duties of the Chair. 13 years in the Eastern District of New TILLIS, a Senator from the State of CHUCK GRASSLEY, York. Oh, by the way, he was con- North Carolina. President pro tempore. firmed to that position by a voice vote. Mr. TILLIS thereupon assumed the In fact, back then in 2005, one of Mr. f Chair as Acting President pro tempore. Bianco’s most vocal supporters in the PRAYER f Senate was none other than our friend the Democratic leader. Here is how he The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER praised his New Yorker to the Judici- fered the following prayer: ary Committee in 2005. Let us pray. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Senator SCHUMER said: ‘‘I am proud Eternal Spirit, the center of our joy, pore. The majority leader is recog- nized. to support someone as outstandingly guide and bless our lawmakers. Inspire qualified and well respected as Mr. their minds; assist their wills; and f Bianco.’’ strengthen their hands that they may NOMINATIONS Well, that was then and this is now. not falter or fail. Do for them more The nominee is the same. Actually, than they can ask or imagine as You Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, the Senate has continued to make signifi- he is not quite the same because now continue to use them as instruments he has been a very highly regarded dis- for Your glory. Lord, give to all who cant progress in the personnel busi- ness. After 2 years of systematic heel- trict judge for 13 years, so this nominee labor in this Chamber the wisdom, hu- is actually even better. Yet the occu- mility, and competence sufficient for dragging from our friends across the aisle, even on the least controversial pant of the White House is different. In this day. May the words of their this political moment, as we know, my mouths and the meditations of their nominations, the modest reform the Senate adopted last month is helping Democratic colleagues’ commitment to hearts be acceptable to You, O God, our the ‘‘outrage industrial complex’’ rock and our redeemer. us to get back on track. Another slate of capable nominees is seems to crowd out reasonable judg- Amen. now on its way to work for the Amer- ment. f ican people. They are precisely the So now, this week, the Democratic same sort of unobjectionable sub-Cabi- leader lumped the same individual he PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE net nominees who, until very recently, used to champion into what he de- The Presiding Officer led the Pledge would have been subjected to 30 hours scribed as ‘‘hard-right nominees.’’ Then of Allegiance, as follows: of debate. They would have tied up the the Democratic leader and almost I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the floor for days before being confirmed every other Member of his conference United States of America, and to the Repub- anyway. They are perfect examples of proceeded to vote against him. He lic for which it stands, one nation under God, why the Senate returned to our long- voted against the same nominee he indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. standing norms of processing lower praised in such generous terms before. I can only conclude that now the f level nominations. Now the American people are getting the government they ‘‘outrage industrial complex’’ comes APPOINTMENT OF ACTING elected at a more reasonable pace. first, not the facts, not the nominee’s PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE To be clear, the silly partisan games qualifications. The ‘‘outrage industrial haven’t all been cleared away from our complex’’ comes first. The individual The PRESIDING OFFICER. The work on nominations. For example, whom the Democratic leader used to clerk will please read a communication just yesterday, we confirmed Judge Jo- champion and who passed by a voice to the Senate from the President pro seph Bianco to serve on the Second Cir- vote in 2005 now receives this partisan tempore (Mr. GRASSLEY). cuit by a relatively close vote of 54 to treatment. What was once a routine The legislative clerk read the fol- 42. Remember, for a judge, in the scope matter for acclamation becomes a lowing letter: of Senate history, that counts as a party-line vote just because this Presi- U.S. SENATE, close shave. So are we looking at a con- dent is the one who nominated him. PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, Look, fortunately, at the end of the Washington, DC, May 9, 2019. troversial person? Are we looking at an To the Senate: individual whom the Senators agonized day, the outcome is the same. Judge Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, over and painstakingly studied? Joseph Bianco, along with a slate of of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby Judge Bianco brings a unanimous other well-qualified nominees, is now appoint the Honorable THOM TILLIS, a Sen- ‘‘well-qualified’’ rating from the ABA, on the job, and the Republicans will

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Mr. President, on papers have described ‘‘a wave of dis- forget these are innocent babies we are another matter, as I mentioned, we are abled Americans’’ who have been able talking about. in the middle of a historic economic to join or return to the workforce. Just this week, Democratic Pennsyl- moment for the American people. My Republican colleagues and I could vania State Representative Brian Sims Last week, the nationwide unemploy- not be more proud of the conditions posted a disgraceful video of himself ment rate fell to its lowest level since our policies have helped to create for online—I encourage you to go and December of 1969. In just the year and all kinds of American workers and watch it—a disgraceful video of himself a half since the Republicans passed their families, and we will continue to online harassing three teenage girls comprehensive tax reform, 19 States defend these gains, to put pro-growth, who were praying outside a Planned have set new alltime lows in their un- pro-opportunity reforms in place, and Parenthood abortion clinic. He went as employment rates, including in the to stand up against the far-left grab far as promising to pay $100 to anyone Commonwealth of Kentucky. bag of socialist ideas that would who would identify these innocent If you compare today to November threaten America’s progress. teenage girls. 2016, there are now nearly 70 percent I suggest the absence of a quorum. Horrific comments like Representa- more job openings in durable goods The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- tive Rogers’ and harassment of pro-life manufacturing and more than twice as pore. The clerk will call the roll. teens by Representative Sims should be many job openings in construction. We The legislative clerk proceeded to condemned at the State and the na- are talking about hundreds of thou- call the roll. tional level by all, regardless of polit- sands of new job openings in these sec- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. ical party. We must not let this con- tors alone. HYDE-SMITH). The Senator from Mon- tinue to be the norm in our society. We Overall, under the Republicans’ poli- tana. must fight back. cies of the last 2 years, for the first Mr. DAINES. Madam President, I ask I yield the floor. time in recorded history, the number of unanimous consent that the order for RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER job openings across the country has the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- surpassed the number of Americans The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ate Democratic leader is recognized. who are looking for work. Think about objection, it is so ordered. GUN VIOLENCE that. There is more than one job open- Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, on f ing for every American who wants a Tuesday afternoon, our country suf- job. CONCLUSION OF MORNING fered another shooting—this time in So this economic moment, helped BUSINESS Highlands Ranch, CO. It was the second along by Republican policies, has The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under shooting of the week following a week- placed American workers in much the previous order, the leadership time end where at least 19 people were shot higher demand, and we know what hap- is reserved. Morning business is closed. in Baltimore, 16 in St. Louis, and 28 in pens when American workers are in Chicago. high demand—they get paid more. Sure f My grandson is less than a year old. enough, from late 2017 to late 2018, EXECUTIVE SESSION He turned over in his crib last night— wage growth for U.S. workers logged great accomplishment. But on a seri- its fastest full-year growth rate in a ous note, I don’t want him to live in a decade. EXECUTIVE CALENDAR world where this is the norm. I don’t What is more, the New York Times want him to see this on TV every other The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under reported: week. I don’t want him to come home the previous order, the Senate will pro- after school to tell his parents about The recent gains are going to those who ceed to executive session to resume need it most. Over the past year, low-wage learning to hide under a desk with the workers have experienced the fastest pay in- consideration of the following nomina- lights off. I don’t want him to grow up creases, a shift from earlier in the recovery, tion, which the clerk will report. in a country where children and adoles- when wage growth was concentrated at the The senior assistant legislative clerk cents are more than 20 times more top. read the nomination of Michael H. likely to be killed with guns than their Of course, that phrase ‘‘earlier in the Park, of New York, to be United States peers in other high-income countries. recovery’’ is code for during the Obama Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit. I want him—little Noah and every administration. ABORTION other child in America—to live in a How often do we hear the left invoke Mr. DAINES. Madam President, a few world where America’s gun violence the stale talking point that pro-growth weeks ago, I stood right here con- epidemic is a thing of the past. It may policies only help wealthy people? Any- demning Virginia Governor Ralph seem a naive thought in a cynical time, one who has cracked open a history Northam’s chilling remarks about in- but I believe we can get there. We can book knows it is absurd to say that fanticide. Since then, the American take steps right now to make these in- American free enterprise only helps people have continued to witness dis- cidents less likely. Nothing will pre- wealthy people and that State-con- turbing abortion extremism by Demo- vent them, but there are lots of things trolled socialism helps everyone else. cratic public lawmakers. So here I am we can do to make them a lot less fre- Anyone who has picked up a newspaper again today to condemn and address quent. A few months ago, the House did in the last year and a half knows it as these horrific remarks and the unfortu- just that. The House passed legislation well. nate reality we are living in today in to close the loopholes in Federal back- Capitalism and free enterprise are this country. ground checks—something that more the best tools humanity has ever dis- Last week, while opposing a bill to than 90 percent of all Americans sup- covered for lifting up the vulnerable protect unborn human life, Democratic port. and for empowering people. It was true Alabama State Representative John No one here pretends that we can in the 19th century; it was true in the Rogers said: ‘‘Some kids are unwanted, prevent every incident, but we have a 20th century; and it is still proving to so you kill them now or you kill them choice to face between moving in the be true in 2019. later.’’ He went on to say: ‘‘You bring right direction in a significant way and It has been on the Republicans’ them in the world unwanted, unloved, doing nothing. That is why I am so dis- watch that we have actually seen low- you send them to the electric chair. So appointed once again that Leader wage workers and nonmanagement you kill them now or you kill them MCCONNELL and the Republican major- workers receive the fastest wage later.’’ ity have turned this Chamber into a

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Does he say ber has made a shocking about-face because there is nothing else to do. that to the people of Florida: You from climate denier to supposed cli- There are over 100 bills—many non- shouldn’t get any more aid because you mate believer and advocate. It is hard controversial and many bipartisan— received some already and you should not to be skeptical. Now, if the cham- that have passed the House and are be grateful. Of course not, it is a double ber were serious about combating cli- awaiting Senate action, but Leader standard. President Trump ought to be mate change, it would disclose its do- MCCONNELL has turned the Senate into ashamed of himself for condescending nors and let the world see that it is fi- a legislative graveyard. to and publicly mocking a community nally changing. Maybe it would even When the American people demand that is still suffering. These are men, start endorsing different candidates or action, Leader MCCONNELL does noth- women, and children. They still don’t getting behind truly bold legislation. ing. When the American people demand have their homes, their hospitals, their Maybe they can come here and lobby action, the Senate Republicans are in schools. They can’t go on with life, and that we should support the Paris ac- obeisance to this strategy of a grave- he is mocking them? What did they do cords. Until that day, the chamber’s yard, even when in their hearts they wrong? They are American citizens. I so-called big change on climate seems may know doing that is not right and sometimes cannot believe the depth of to be cosmetic. they would like to debate the issues, cruelty that the President uses to treat It may seem that I am spending an whatever their views. fellow American citizens this way. awful lot of time on one group, but it The fact remains, we can end the im- Leader MCCONNELL promised to pre- matters. The chamber is part of a vast passe over disaster aid at a moment’s side over an open Senate, with vigorous network of generally rightwing organi- notice. To the people of Florida: All debate and amendment votes and the zations that accept and disseminate you have to do is tell your Senators to ability to vote on issues of the day. He billions of dollars of special interest vote for the full aid package, including promised that, and he said no matter money with zero disclosure. It has aid to Puerto Rico, and you will get all which party offered the ideas. Leader warped our political process by cre- the aid you need, all the aid that Con- MCCONNELL is breaking those promises ating a financial incentive for many of when he consigns bill after bill—every gress has allocated. Just do that. But Republican Senators, after Don- my colleagues on the other side of the one of them needed by America, needed ald Trump went in and said no more aisle to oppose climate policies that by the middle class, needed by working aid to Puerto Rico, blindly bowed in deal with climate change, to oppose ap- people—every one of them to a legisla- obeisance. The House will never pass a propriate consumer protections, to op- tive graveyard. So there are no de- bill that doesn’t treat Puerto Rico as pose environmental protections, and to bates, no amendments, no progress, no fairly as it treats the other States of oppose issues such as gun safety, as hope for the American people as the the Union. well. Senate continues to be in such a legis- Let’s decide now that we are going to Senator SHELDON WHITEHOUSE of lative graveyard. help every corner of America that is Rhode Island has done an amazing—an PUERTO RICO hit by disaster, because that is what outstanding job—of bringing this issue Madam President, on Puerto Rico, Americans have always done. to the forefront and exposing the web last night President Trump held his CLIMATE CHANGE of dark money that lurks evilly behind first Florida rally of the year in Pan- Madam President, on the climate and our politics. I want to thank and com- ama City, in the heart of the Florida dark money, I want to return to the mend him for it. Panhandle, which was so awfully dev- topic of climate change, specifically I am glad that organizations like the astated by Hurricane Michael last today. Why in our political system has chamber are feeling the heat for oppos- year. President Trump’s speech con- progress on climate change been so ing climate change and proposed solu- tained all the usual demagoguery and slow? Why is it that so many Repub- tions. They should. But the bigger and bloviating, but one thing in particular licans here in the Senate are afraid to more pervasive issue is that dark stuck in his craw. The President used say yes to three questions: Is climate money will continue to flow into our his rally in Florida to denigrate once change real? Is it caused by humans? political system until we change it. again the island of Puerto Rico, to re- Should we do something about it? They Until we deal with it or until groups peat falsehoods about how much aid it are afraid to say yes on any of those. start voluntary disclosures, in all like- has received, and to pit one American Why? It is so obvious to almost every- lihood these organizations will con- against another, which seems to be his body else. tinue to frustrate the progress behind MO. Well, one of the dominant reasons is the scenes and the longing we all have Again, the President said that Puerto that for decades Big Oil, Big Gas, and to keep our planet the beautiful place Rico has gotten $91 billion of disaster Big Coal have devoted huge financial that it is and to prevent the seas from aid—flat-out false. They received a resources to stymie political progress rising and the weather from changing hair over $11 billion. and sow doubt about climate science. and the coral reefs from disappearing. Mr. President, ask your budget peo- For years, one of the biggest perpetra- That will not become a reality as long ple how many dollars Puerto Rico has tors of this anti-climate campaign has as this dark money is still having a received, and they will not tell you the been the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. stranglehold on so many of the other $91 billion falsehood you have repeated The national chamber of commerce, party. over and over. which bears almost no resemblance to I yield the floor. Again, I saw the President pit Ameri- local chambers across the country, has I suggest the absence of a quorum. cans against each other, going so far as acted like a fossil fuel front group. It The PRESIDING OFFICER. The to hold up a flimsy graphic to get Flo- accepts millions of dollars in dark clerk will call the roll. ridians in his audience to turn against money, will not reveal its secret do- The senior assistant legislative clerk Americans in Puerto Rico. At a time nors, and has consistently fought any proceeded to call the roll. when we need unity, at a time when we attempts by our government to grapple Ms. CORTEZ MASTO. Madam Presi- should be together, with all the threats with climate change—carbon pricing, dent, I ask unanimous consent that the challenging us—domestic and foreign reducing methane emissions, and even order for the quorum call be rescinded. and all the other types of challenges— the Paris climate accords. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without all the President can do is to appeal to The game has become so obvious that objection, it is so ordered. people’s worst instincts and divide us. major American corporations have dis- Ms. CORTEZ MASTO. Madam Presi- We are humans. We are made by God. associated themselves with the cham- dent, I ask unanimous consent that I We have good and bad in each of us. ber over its climate policies. be permitted to speak as in morning

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Without be part of such an incredible movement education, equal pay for equal work, objection, it is so ordered. of strong, passionate, trailblazing labor rights, combating hate and anti- WELCOMING SENATOR ROSEN OF NEVADA women like Senator CATHERINE CORTEZ Semitism, and standing up for Israel, I Ms. CORTEZ MASTO. Thank you, MASTO, who became the first female can speak from personal experience. Madam President. I come to the floor Senator to represent the great State of I am reminded that my story is just today to honor my colleague and dear Nevada and the first Latina elected to one of many from Las Vegas to Reno, friend, Senator JACKY ROSEN, as she serve in the Senate. to Searchlight, to Lovelock, and every- prepares to deliver her maiden speech Everywhere, we are seeing women where in between because I hear from in this Chamber. who are stepping up to lead, and I am Nevadans who share some of those Senator ROSEN has spent her career thrilled to have the chance to empower same stories from every part of the pushing boundaries and advocating for women who are looking to break bar- rich, vibrant fabric that makes up our innovation and inclusivity. She is riers along the way. By bringing more diverse State, including Latinos, Asian bringing that vision to the U.S. Senate, women to the decision-making table, Americans, African Americans, Tribal where she has already proved herself to we can open doors and make progress communities, and beyond. be a strong advocate for Nevadans by on issues that affect us and our hard- When I think of the shores of Lake fighting to bolster our State’s tech in- working families on a daily basis. Tahoe and of Lake Mead, the majestic dustries, supporting our veterans, and When women put their minds together, canyons of Red Rock, the open skies protecting Nevadans’ healthcare. there is no new ground we cannot across the desert, and the mountains When JACKY was elected to the Sen- break, and there is no glass ceiling we that shine below them like jewels in ate, we sat down and talked about how cannot shatter. the sun, I think of home. Nothing rings we could best serve Nevada together. I stand here today to share my vision more true to me than saying home We requested different committee as- for how we can work together—on both means Nevada to me. signments so we could be sure we were sides of the aisle—to lay down a frame- YUCCA MOUNTAIN covering all the issue areas that are work for progress because Nevadans Madam President, we are a State important to Nevadans. We made sure and Americans everywhere are count- that was born to take on challenges. our staffs were connected and working ing on us to go above and beyond, to We come together from every walk of together on projects, not only in DC overcome obstacles before us, and to life to make cities that shine from out but in the great Silver State of Nevada. find commonsense, forward-thinking of the desert. We are battle born, and We committed to coming together solutions for the challenges of this new we are battle tested, and it is our grit, every Wednesday morning in DC to era—challenges like immigration re- our perseverance, and our diversity welcome Nevadans to the Capitol and form, which protects our Dreamers and that truly capture who we are. It is hear their stories. Those Wednesday TPS recipients; challenges like a those same qualities that will help us morning constituent coffees are one of changing 21st century economy and cli- change the face of our Nation. the highlights, I think, of both of our mate change; and, of course, an issue weeks. Anyone lucky enough to work that is so important to hard-working Remembering where we come from— with JACKY knows that she works tire- families everywhere, the challenge of that philosophy—is a driving force be- lessly to build consensus and find solu- access to affordable, quality hind my support for environmental tions that help better the lives of Ne- healthcare. policies that will protect our States’ vada families. I am honored to work Before I discuss where we are going, treasures, including our mountains, beside her every day to serve the peo- let me tell you just a bit about where rivers, and lakes. ple of Nevada. I am proud to call her I come from—my values and the ways I am honored to represent the most my friend, and I want to congratulate in which my story has helped to shape beautiful State in the country, but her on making her maiden speech this who I am and how it will shape who I there is one environmental issue that morning. I look forward to this and to will be as Nevada’s newest Senator. threatens Nevada’s beautiful land- many more as we continue to fight to- I am the proud granddaughter of im- scapes and the families that call our gether for the Silver State. migrants and a first-generation college State home, and that is Yucca Moun- I yield the floor. graduate who worked my way through tain. Nevada has made it clear time The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- college waiting tables. Yes, I am a and again that we will not become the ator from Nevada. former member of the Culinary Work- Nation’s dumping ground for nuclear MAIDEN SPEECH ers Union, and I saved my tips in enve- waste. Yet we continue to see relent- Ms. ROSEN. Madam President, I lopes to pay for that college tuition. I less efforts to turn our State into the thank Senator CORTEZ MASTO for that am a computer programmer and a sys- Nation’s sole nuclear waste repository great introduction. tems analyst who worked my way up in without our consent, even after we I am honored and humbled to address what has been long considered a male- have made our voices heard, even this distinguished body as the newest dominated industry. though Nevada does not create nuclear Senator from the great State of Nevada I am a wife to my husband Larry, a waste. Congress must respect our will and to stand alongside an exceptional radiologist, whom I can always count and our rights as a State because our group of colleagues with a shared com- on to be by my side. I am a mother to voice matters. I stand prepared to use mitment to public service. I am espe- my wonderful daughter Miranda, whom every tool at my disposal to defend our cially honored to hold this seat, as it I am so proud of and who inspires me State from attempts to revive this once belonged to a great Nevada public every day to build a better future for project. servant, Senator Richard Bryan. Sen- our country. I will continue to fight to keep our ator Bryan served in just about every I am a former president of my syna- State beautiful by standing up for position in government, from assem- gogue—the largest synagogue in Ne- clean air and clean water, by pro- blyman to Governor. He worked tire- vada—and during my tenure, I wit- tecting public lands and investing in lessly to advance civil rights, empower nessed the beauty of our country’s reli- clean energy, by taking real action to women in government, and defend Ne- gious diversity and how community en- address climate change. I know we can vada’s public lands. I am so honored to gagement strengthens America. I also leave the world a better place for fu- carry his values with me to move Ne- learned the importance of working to- ture generations. vada forward. gether to fight against anti-Semitism, We also know there are commonsense As I take up this mantle in the Sen- which we are seeing now, once again, ways to address our climate challenges, ate, I am prepared to continue Senator rear its ugly head here at home and including investing in renewable en- Bryan’s legacy and work for Nevadans, around the globe. ergy right at home. In Nevada, solar

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That is why I am supporting One of the reasons Nevada ranks near roll back the progress we have made bipartisan legislation to give mari- the bottom when it comes to access to and why I introduced legislation to juana businesses access to our banking care is that we continue to face a train our veterans for good-paying system so that they can safely operate shortage of physicians, particularly in jobs—solar jobs—that can both support and continue contributing to our econ- primary care. This is especially true families and reduce our carbon foot- omy. for Nevadans living in rural and Tribal print. It is through bipartisan action that communities, with many of our State’s I will continue these efforts here in we can encourage economic growth in residents having to drive hundreds of the Senate because our energy inde- every corner of our State and every miles to seek medical care or they sim- pendence and the future of our planet corner of our country. ply go without care. should never be partisan issues. Since coming to Congress, I have We know that many other States HIRE STUDENT VETERANS ACT consistently made it a priority to face similar problems. We need for- Madam President, in Nevada, we care reach across the aisle on issues where ward-thinking solutions to make sure for one another, and we believe in look- both parties can find common ground. that States like ours have enough doc- ing out for one another, and that is es- At a time of increasing political divi- tors to serve our population. We need pecially true for our veterans, who sion and partisan gridlock, it is even to help communities in rural and un- make up a significant part of our more important for both sides to come derserved areas gain access to tele- State. Over 226,000 veterans call Ne- together, to make progress on the health programs so that we are able to vada home. Our heroes in the armed issues that are impacting Americans at provide better access to critical serv- services and their families risk every- home. ices, not just to Nevadans but to all I am so proud of the work I have been thing—everything—to protect our Na- Americans, no matter where they live. able to do with my colleagues from tion. One way we can honor them is by We need transparency when it comes both parties. Last Congress, I was helping our heroes successfully transi- to drug pricing because no person named one of the most bipartisan tion to civilian life once they have should be forced to decide between pay- freshman Members during my first completed their military service. ing their bills and buying lifesaving term and was one of the first Demo- After talking to countless veterans medication. Let’s not forget that we crats to be recognized with an award and military families in Nevada, I in- need equal access to healthcare for by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for troduced the Hire Student Veterans women, for LGBTQ, and for underrep- supporting pro-growth policies. Act as my first bill in the Senate. This I will continue to take every action resented communities. bipartisan legislation incentivizes busi- We must protect our healthcare sys- to fight for Nevada’s hard-working ness to hire our student vets who are families. We must act boldly, and we tem from sabotage by this administra- currently using their benefits to study. must do more to provide opportuni- tion. This month, the Trump adminis- We made a promise to take care of our ties—opportunities for our children tration made yet another move to take veterans when they return home, and through improving education and healthcare coverage and critical pro- the last thing they should have to working across the aisle to invest in tections away from millions nation- worry about is not being able to obtain our children’s future. wide, instructing our own Justice De- a good education or a good-paying job. partment to refuse to defend the Af- BUILDING BLOCKS OF STEM ACT I know this commonsense legislation Madam President, earlier this year, I fordable Care Act. We are no longer will further ensure that our student introduced the Building Blocks of just talking about stripping away pro- vets are on the pathway toward success STEM Act. In the Senate we are going tections for those with preexisting con- and that Nevada and our Nation will to try to make those investments in ditions, as if that weren’t enough. We benefit from their continued contribu- early childhood STEM education. My are in even more dangerous territory tions. bipartisan, bicameral bill will give our than before because if our healthcare ECONOMIC GROWTH kids the opportunities to explore law is completely wiped out, we will Madam President, in Nevada, we are STEM-related fields at an early age see an end—an end—to the tax credits leading the way; we are doing right by and set them up for success because we that make coverage affordable for mid- hard-working families in areas like need a 21st century education if we dle-income families; we will see an end clean energy and technology. As a hope to succeed in a 21st century econ- to preventive care without copays, like former computer programmer, I am so omy. health screenings and contraceptives; excited about our State’s growing tech It is only through robust, quality we will see an end to the ability of industry, and I look forward to work- education that we can build that young adults under the age of 26 to ing with my colleagues on the Small strong workforce that will grow our stay on their parents’ insurance; and Business Committee to provide our Nation’s economy and ensure that our we will see an end to Medicaid benefits, tech startups the tools they need to children and our Nation will ulti- which have helped over 200,000 Nevad- succeed and create jobs and on the mately succeed. ans get coverage. Commerce Committee, where we are Protecting our environment and pub- If this administration has its way tackling important issues like cyber lic lands, embracing clean energy, hon- with invalidating our healthcare law, security and privacy and, for our rural oring America’s heroes and their fami- it would spell disaster for primary care communities, critical access to rural lies, supporting economic growth, in- providers and the millions of Ameri- broadband, which they sorely need. vesting in our children’s education, cans who rely on its protections for ac- In all of these efforts, I look forward these are just a few of the ways we can cess to quality, affordable care. to bringing new stakeholders to the work together across the aisle. Healthcare is one of the top issues at table because we can all gain so much We can improve lives by listening to every kitchen table in communities insight when we listen to our constitu- the voices of those who sent us here to like Winnemucca and Henderson and ents and we embrace bold ideas to im- represent us and by working together across this country. I can’t even begin prove their lives. to create a healthy, educated, and eco- to count the number of Nevadans who We have also grown our economy and nomically empowered future for all have shared with me how they would created good-paying jobs by legalizing and, most importantly, by agreeing ev- be affected by this disastrous decision recreational marijuana in our State. erywhere we can, especially on the and who tell me what it means in their This industry is bringing millions of issues that matter most to families at personal lives not to have to live in dollars in revenue to Nevada. Yet our home. fear of being denied coverage for a pre- marijuana businesses continue to oper- HEALTHCARE existing condition. Over 1.2 million Ne- ate on a cash-only basis as a result of Madam President, there is no issue vadans live with a preexisting condi- outdated Federal laws that are block- that matters more than healthcare. I tion. We all know what is at stake if

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Mr. President, if you are Americans to believe that the Federal sions here in the Senate, I am working in a shaky financial situation, won- Government will be able to deliver al- on solutions each day to bring re- dering how you are going to meet your most unlimited healthcare for free. Un- sources, accountability, and relief to obligations, your first instinct isn’t fortunately, no matter how much our healthcare system, including sup- generally to wildly increase your money the Federal Government takes porting legislation to bring down our spending, unless, of course, you are a in with higher taxes, there will eventu- skyrocketing drug costs and programs congressional Democrat. ally be a limit to how much it can that bolster telemedicine in our rural Our Nation’s Medicare system is on spend on healthcare. and underserved communities because shaky financial ground. Democrats’ an- What happens when it can’t afford to healthcare is a personal issue that af- swer is to massively expand the pro- meet demand, which, by the way, tends fects each and every one of us, and we gram to the tune of trillions of dollars. to increase substantially when some- Two weeks ago, the Social Security all know that just one diagnosis can thing is offered for free? I will tell you and Medicare trustees released their change your life in an instant. what happens: long wait times and ra- annual report. According to the report, The Senate today faces many chal- tioning of care, which have become the beginning in 2026, Medicare will not be lenges, none more so than the polariza- hallmarks of socialized medicine in able to meet its obligations. This tion and division that prevents us from other countries. doesn’t even seem to register on Demo- coming together in pursuit of the pub- There is no question that our crats’ radar. They steamroll right past lic interest. In his farewell address, Ne- healthcare system is not perfect. Re- the program’s already shaky financial vada Senator Richard Bryan stated: ‘‘If publicans are currently working on leg- status and ask the American people to we can restore civility in our public islation to address some of the believe that, somehow, massively ex- discourse, as we debate the great issues panding the program to include almost healthcare challenges facing Ameri- and policy differences of our time, if we the entire U.S. population at a pricetag cans, but destroying our current health can apply the rules that govern the of staggering proportions will work. system to fix the problems we have process by which we conduct the Sen- It is difficult to overstate just how would be like razing a house to the ate’s business fairly to all, and if we unrealistic Democrats’ Medicare for ground to fix a leak in the bathroom can work together for the common All fantasy is. Start with the pricetag: sink. good, I am confident that the future of $32 trillion over 10 years. To put that There are lots of good things about the Senate can be as bright as the number in perspective, that is more our healthcare system. A lot of people past.’’ money than the Federal Government in this country are happy with their So this is my pledge to all of you: I has spent in the last 8 years com- healthcare. We need to preserve the will be an independent voice for all Ne- bined—on everything. That $32 trillion good things about our system and fix vadans by agreeing where I can and estimate is likely too low, as it was what is not working and not force ev- fighting where I must. There is nothing based on an earlier version of the Medi- eryone into a fantastically expensive more important to me than taking care care for All plan of the Senator from one-size-fits-all, government-run of my home, our home, your families, Vermont. His new plan also includes a healthcare system that would reduce and all of our families because home massive new benefit—funding for long- everyone’s quality of care. means Nevada to me. term care, an enormously expensive The Democratic chairman of the During my first few weeks as a Sen- part of the healthcare system. House Rules Committee, discussing a ator, I joined Senator MANCHIN in help- Democrats’ last attempt to have the House hearing on Medicare for All, re- ing lead the effort to defend the con- government run a long-term care pro- cently said: ‘‘It’s a serious proposal stitutionality of the Affordable Care gram fell apart before it was even im- that deserves serious consideration on Act. Our resolution will direct the Sen- plemented because the program was Capitol Hill.’’ ate legal counsel to intervene in the not financially viable. I would argue that it is the exact op- Federal court case, where our Let’s leave aside for a minute the posite. The only things that are serious healthcare system is under attack, to tremendous cost and the tax hikes on about this proposal are the serious con- defend our current law, including pro- ordinary Americans that would be re- sequences it would have for the Amer- tections for preexisting conditions. quired to pay for it. Let’s talk about ican people if it were ever imple- UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—S. RES. 18 the massive difficulty of implementing mented. It is deeply irresponsible of my Madam President, that is why, as my such a system. The junior Senator Democrat colleagues to peddle this first action while holding the floor of from Vermont expects people to believe government-run nightmare as a legiti- the Senate, I would like to ask you that the government can successfully mate healthcare solution. One of our this: transition more than 180 million people former colleagues, Tom Coburn, used As in legislative session, I ask unani- off of their private insurance and into to say: If you think healthcare is ex- mous consent that the Rules Com- government-run healthcare in 4 years. pensive now, wait until it is free. mittee be discharged from further con- To put that in perspective, the Obama Let’s hope Democrats decide to take sideration of S. Res. 18 and the Senate administration had 31⁄2 years to imple- a more serious approach to healthcare proceed to its immediate consider- ment the ObamaCare exchanges, which reform before Americans are forced to ation; that the resolution to be agreed were intended to cover a tiny fraction live under the ugly reality of their so- to, the preamble be agreed to, and the of the number of people who would be cialist fantasy. motions to reconsider be considered covered under Medicare for All. As I I yield the floor. made and laid upon the table with no am sure most Americans remember, I suggest the absence of a quorum. intervening action or debate. the government couldn’t put together a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there working website in that 31⁄2 year time clerk will call the roll. objection? period. Yet Democrats somehow expect The legislative clerk proceeded to Mr. THUNE. I object. us to believe that they can smoothly call the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- transition 180 million Americans into Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I tion is heard. government-run insurance in just 4 ask unanimous consent that the order Ms. ROSEN. This is why Nevadans years. for the quorum call be rescinded. sent me here—to protect their We are also somehow supposed to be- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without healthcare. And that is what I am lieve things will be much more effi- objection, it is so ordered.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:53 May 09, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MY6.008 S09MYPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with SENATE May 9, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2757 HONORING ROBERT MCKEITHEN Further, hundreds of thousands of across the country. The catastrophic Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I acres of prime agriculture and flooding taking place in Mississippi is a respect the time-honored practice of timberland will suffer significant dam- prime example of one Agency that has this body which encourages new Mem- age or simply go unplanted this season. worked at odds with another to the bers to listen and observe before speak- The economic impact on agriculture detriment of the public. So many Mis- ing on the floor. There is value in hu- alone will be in the hundreds of mil- sissippians are exasperated by the fact mility—knowing when to talk and lions of dollars. that they are losing their homes and when to listen. I observed the magnitude of the way of making a living, all the while First, let me say it is a great privi- flooding and damages firsthand in a knowing it could have been prevented. lege to represent the people of Mis- flyover with the U.S. Army Corps of The Federal Government has yet to sissippi in the United States Senate. I Engineers a month ago. The situation put in place the flood control improve- am working hard to support the needs on the ground is no different today. It ment it has promised area residents of all Mississippians and to justify the is truly heartbreaking to see. While the since 1941. The fact is, they have made confidence placed in me by the people full extent of damage can’t be assessed it worse. Make no mistake, today’s of my great State. until the floodwaters recede and resi- flooding in Mississippi should not be Today I rise to speak on several im- dents can return to their homes, Mis- happening. It is time for the Federal portant topics. First and foremost, I sissippians, along with those in the Government to step up and make good rise to honor Officer Robert Midwest experiencing similar chal- on its promises. It is time for the Fed- McKeithen, a 24-year-decorated vet- lenges, need relief also. eral Government to listen to the people eran of the Biloxi Police Department I commend the Appropriations Com- in need of help and to help them. who lost his life in the line of duty this mittee chairman and vice chairman for Over the past seven decades, signifi- past Sunday night, May 5. their continued efforts to reach an cant taxpayer dollars have been in- Officer McKeithen was described by agreement on an emergency funding vested in the Lower Mississippi River his chief as ‘‘an unbelievably fine po- measure to help individuals and com- Valley to construct a comprehensive, liceman.’’ He was an Air Force veteran, munities recover from natural disas- systematic flood control solution a husband, and a father who dedicated ters. I am especially grateful for their which today consists of levees, drain- his life to serving the people of Biloxi, willingness to consider expanding the age channels, and floodgates. The last my State, and our Nation. His loss is a scope of the legislation to address the remaining feature of this 77-year effort tragedy and a stark reminder that law 2019 natural disasters. Federal assist- remains unconstructed due to the ex- enforcement officers risk their lives ance alone will not solve all the prob- cessive, overburdensome regulations daily to keep us safe. Officer and redtape. Because of this, Mississip- McKeithen’s family, colleagues, and lems, and a long road to recovery lies ahead. However, disaster supplemental pians are once again losing their homes friends certainly have my deepest sym- and businesses, roads and bridges are pathy. legislation will provide a very impor- tant first step. being destroyed, and wildlife is dying— DISASTER RELIEF The outcome of the push and pull their habitat lost to contaminated Mr. President, I also rise to speak on over disaster assistance highlights the floodwaters. behalf of thousands of Mississippians need for us, as elected representatives, I bring this to the attention of my who have been affected by catastrophic to consistently evaluate the Federal colleagues because passage of disaster flooding and other natural disasters Government’s performance on deliv- legislation is vital to my constituents this year. Their plight and the unmet ering promises to the American people. and millions of people across the coun- commitment made to them long ago I cannot speak for others, but Mis- try. I also call attention to this situa- provide us an opportunity to evaluate sissippians would like to see more ac- tion to encourage us to strive to do a how we as public servants meet the ex- tion and less acting from their leaders much better job in delivering for the pectations of the people. in Washington. Our Nation’s environ- American people. That is what our con- On February 25, 2019, the Governor of stituents expect, and that is what they Mississippi declared a state of emer- mental review and permitting process for infrastructure projects is the epit- deserve. gency due to strong storms, torrential I yield the floor. rainfall, and severe flooding. Homes, ome of a flawed and broken bureauc- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- property, businesses, and public infra- racy in desperate need of repair. ator from Maryland. structure had been damaged statewide. President Trump’s Executive orders to expedited environmental reviews NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK On April 23, President Trump granted a Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, today I and approvals for high-priority infra- major disaster declaration for the rise to speak about National Small structure projects speak to the Amer- State of Mississippi to help commu- Business Week. As ranking member of ican public’s frustration toward Wash- nities recover from these events. I am the Senate Committee on Small Busi- ington and the never-ending bureau- grateful for the President’s actions. ness and Entrepreneurship, I want to cratic redtape carried over from the A large portion of West Central Mis- thank the 30 million small businesses Obama administration. I am grateful sissippi is experiencing the worst flood in America for their contributions to this administration has taken a strong records since 1973. On April 1, more our economy during this National stance to bring common sense to gov- than 512,000 acres were flooded. Now, a Small Business Week. little more than a month later, more ernment operations. It should not take I look forward to National Small than 488,000 acres in this highly pro- years and numerous acts of Congress to Business Week every year because it is ductive agricultural region are still un- expand and deepen ports or tackle im- a chance for us to honor the small busi- derwater, with conditions forecasted to portant infrastructure projects that nesses and communities in Maryland get worse before they improve. To put would generate jobs and add billions to and across the country that may not that into perspective, these flood- our Nation’s economy. It should not make headlines, but they steadily waters span nearly 762 square miles as take decades and numerous acts of move our economy forward by improv- we speak. This flooding is affecting Congress to complete critical flood ing industries, developing new prod- homes, roads, bridges, churches, control projects that will protect the ucts, and creating employment oppor- schools, and the overall health and lives and property of Americans while tunities for more than 47 percent of all public safety of area residents. Septic preventing the need for multibillion- American workers. tanks are overflowing. Snakes are in dollar disaster measures. Congress One tradition of National Small Busi- houses. The bloated bodies of drowned should make it abundantly clear that ness Week is that the Small Business deer, bear, hogs, and other wildlife one Federal Agency should not be able Administration selects a Small Busi- float in stagnant water. The residents to prevent or delay another Federal ness Person of the Year from each of Mississippi’s Eagle Lake are basi- Agency from delivering critical flood State, the District of Columbia, Puerto cally on an island. If someone needs protections specifically authorized by Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and emergency healthcare, it is virtually the legislative branch. There are nu- Guam. impossible for an ambulance to get to merous examples of this—what most This year’s Maryland Small Business them. Americans consider bad government— Person of the Year is Zhensen Huang,

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I do note that than 12 months. ture leaders in Maryland’s technology the SBA’s Microloan Program and the We hear from the administration sector. 7(a) Community Advantage Pilot Pro- that we haven’t acted on their nomi- Small business owners like Dr. gram do punch above their weight in nees. We don’t have the nominees to Huang are the cornerstone of Mary- reaching underserved borrowers. We act on. As I speak, there are thousands land’s economy, and their deep roots in can learn from how those programs are of small business owners from across the community help to shape the cul- being operated to help underserved the country who are visiting Wash- ture and character of our State. I communities in order to help modify ington, DC, in order to participate in thank Dr. Huang for bringing dyna- loan programs such as the 7(a) and 504 the National Small Business Week mism and ingenuity to Maryland’s so they may be able to reach more of events that have been scheduled, and economy, and I wish him and his col- the underserved communities. many more are participating in events leagues continued success. The chronic shortfall of SBA loans across the country. Let us honor them and their con- I have met with countless small busi- reaching the minority communities is tributions by giving the SBA the tools ness owners like Dr. Huang as I have especially important in Maryland, and leadership it needs to help entre- traveled across my home State of which I am proud to say has the high- preneurs build successful small busi- Maryland, which we proudly call est average number of minority-owned nesses. I look forward to continuing to ‘‘America in Miniature’’ due to our di- businesses in the country. Minority- work with Chairman MARCO RUBIO and versity. From bustling metropolitan owned firms are two to three times our colleagues in the House, in a bipar- areas like Baltimore City and the DC more likely to be denied credit, more tisan fashion, to support American suburbs to rural communities on the likely to avoid applying for loans based small businesses so they can continue Eastern Shore and in Mountain Mary- on the belief that they will be turned developing innovative products and land, small businesses are not just down, and more likely to receive small- services and creating jobs. where we buy products and services; er loans and pay higher interest rates I yield the floor. they are the building blocks that make on the loans they do receive. I suggest the absence of a quorum. up our communities. Last September, I held a field hear- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The That is why I requested a seat on the ing in Baltimore at Morgan State Uni- clerk will call the roll. Small Business and Entrepreneurship versity—a revered HBCU—to learn The legislative clerk proceeded to Committee when I began serving in the more about the struggles minority en- call the roll. Senate in 2007. I wanted to make sure trepreneurs face in their accessing of The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. small businesses in Maryland and capital. FISCHER). The Senator from Iowa. across the country were receiving the One of the key takeaways from the Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, I support they needed from Washington. hearing was that minority small busi- ask unanimous consent that the order Nationwide, small businesses account ness owners need SBA to fill the gaps of the quorum call be rescinded. for 99.9 percent of all businesses, with when private lenders often fall short. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without there being a total of nearly 31 million Additionally, access to capital must go objection. small businesses that employ 60 mil- hand in hand with entrepreneurial de- REMEMBERING ROBERT PEAR lion Americans. velopment training. The entrepre- Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, I According to the Small Business Ad- neurial development programs at the come to the floor today to pay tribute ministration Office of Advocacy, small SBA provided mentorship, business ad- to a revered and distinguished member businesses created 1.8 million net jobs vice, and training to more than 1.2 mil- of the press corps, Robert Pear, a long- in 2016, the most recent year for which lion entrepreneurs during fiscal year time reporter for the New York Times. data is available. Of those jobs created, 2018. He spent four decades in the corridors more than 1.2 million were created by These programs are invaluable. Data of this U.S. Capitol. small businesses with fewer than 20 show that small businesses created by I often say that journalists are the watchdogs of democracy, and I really employees. It is clear that small busi- entrepreneurs who receive at least 3 believe that—policing their beats to in- nesses are the growth engine that hours of SBA counseling have higher form the public and, more importantly, power our economy, so it is on us in success rates than small businesses to hold wrongdoers and especially our Congress to ensure that they receive created by entrepreneurs who have not big government accountable. That the support they need to overcome the received that amount of counseling. makes them very valuable to pre- unique challenges they face. Knowing that small businesses, espe- serving our representative system of When I meet with small businesses cially minority-owned small busi- government. These journalists serve as across Maryland, one of their top con- nesses, need more support from the the eyes and ears of the American peo- cerns is often their access to capital. SBA, not less, is why I remain deeply ple—reporting on issues that impact Capital is the lifeblood of small busi- troubled by the administration’s ef- the daily lives and livelihoods of our nesses. So, for many small businesses, forts to make vital business counseling neighbors. From crime to education, an SBA-backed loan is a lifeline that is and SBA-backed loans more difficult to healthcare, and foreign policy, journal- the difference between success and fail- access. ists serve as guardians of the First ure in the early, fragile stages of a The administration’s fiscal year 2020 Amendment. small business’s life. budget proposed more than a quarter of That brings me to Robert. I see the benefits of SBA-backed a billion dollars in new fees for SBA- On Tuesday, the healthcare beat lost loans every time I drive past Under backed loans. Simply put, this is a $255 a legendary reporter. The death of Rob- Armour’s headquarters in Baltimore. million tax on American small busi- ert Pear will be mourned for many Without an SBA-backed loan, Under ness owners. Additionally, instead of years to come. As the dean of the na- Armour may not have been able to investing in entrepreneurial develop- tional healthcare reporters, he estab- grow from a small business being run ment programs, the administration’s lished a reputation for hard-nosed re- out of a basement to the global brand, recent budget proposed $67 million in porting. For decades, he carried out a with thousands of employees in Balti- cuts to these programs. noble mission to inform the public, and more, that it is today. Last year alone, The administration’s efforts to un- he did it with integrity and fairness. SBA-backed financing helped nearly dermine the SBA are even more con- He leaves behind a legacy of un- 75,000 small businesses access more cerning considering the current lack of matched institutional knowledge, par- than $36 billion in capital, and it sup- leadership at the Agency. Since the ticularly in the area of healthcare pol- ported more than 725,000 jobs. resignation of Administrator Linda icy.

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I am told that it ap- ator from Oregon. ally was stunned over the years—and peared more than 6,700 times. It is a Mr. WYDEN. Madam President, be- the chairman touched on it—by his en- byline that I made sure not to miss. fore he leaves the floor, I just want to cyclopedic knowledge of healthcare. He His work put meat on the bones of thank the chairman of the Finance remembered the amendment to the public policy. Even those of us who Committee. I think the chairman said: amendment to the amendment to the study legislation closely could learn a Well, the ranking member might agree amendment that somebody offered 10 lot and did learn a lot from his with some of my comments. I agree or 15 years ago. writings. Substantive and crisp, his ex- with every one of the chairman’s com- When I came to the Congress, he ceptional reporting delivered a thor- ments. went and studied the history of the ough analysis of complex issues and I think, Madam President, how I Gray Panthers. I was codirector of the then without a doubt influenced the would begin—and I think the Chairman senior citizens group. My little one policy conversation on healthcare. would agree on this—we can have some still wonders if they are the Pink Pan- His prolific pen sharpened the minds pretty spirited debates about thers. Robert Pear knew everything of readers, including staff and law- healthcare in this Chamber and in the about that. makers who wrote legislation here on Finance Committee, but, as the chair- When he was up on the Hill—and the Capitol Hill. It even informed lobbyists man indicated, there isn’t an inch of chairman probably remembers this—he who worked to penetrate and influence difference with respect to our views on had a little notebook in which he scrib- the debate. His work carried weight Robert Pear. We all thought he was a bled Chairman GRASSLEY’s remarks or with those who implemented true professional, and he was the gold my remarks or whoever he was talking healthcare policy from the executive standard of journalism as it relates to to, but he also had bigger notebooks, branch, including the White House, the healthcare. and he kept an exhaustive set of files. Department of Health and Human I thought about yesterday, Chairman In a town where, particularly at im- Services, the Centers for Medicare & GRASSLEY, because we had a hearing on portant post-hearing or post-legisla- Medicaid Services, the National Insti- a topic relating to reimbursement of tion events, all the reporters are shout- tutes of Health, and the Food and Drug physicians. I think the chairman and I ing one above another, Robert Pear Administration. would be of like mind—it probably was the most soft-spoken voice in the Now that he has passed away, his ab- wouldn’t be inherently fascinating in room. In fact, I was at some events— sence on the healthcare beat here on every coffee shop in Iowa and Oregon, my guess is that the chairman was as Capitol Hill will be missed profoundly. but it is incredibly important, for ex- well—where it got kind of loud and His understanding of the mechanics of ample, for the survival of rural hos- frantic. They were throwing micro- health policy were without equal. He pitals and so many concerns that I phones and the like at you. When Rob- was able to wade through the weeds of know the Presiding Officer of the Sen- ert Pear raised his hand and was called our archaic Federal spending formulas ate has and the distinguished chairman on, the room hushed. It went quiet be- for Medicare and Medicaid and deci- of the Finance Committee has. I looked cause everybody understood that the pher their impact on the delivery of over at the press table, Chairman question Robert Pear would ask was care in my rural communities but also GRASSLEY, and the seat for Robert Pear the right one. urban America. Mr. Pear deftly com- was missing. Senator GRASSLEY and I were talking municated how proposed changes would Robert Pear—and that was what this yesterday about how we particularly affect patient care, from the point of special man was all about—never appreciated and felt—Republicans and service to the pharmaceutical counter jumped to sit in front and say: Well, I Democrats—that Robert Pear was fair and the pocketbooks of consumers. am from the New York Times, so I to all sides, and he held us all account- Policymakers, providers, patients, and should count more. As the chairman able. The general sense was that if you the taxpayers have been well-served by remembers, he always sat in the back. were a legislator and you were going to this giant of journalism. I thought we missed him so much be interviewed by Robert Pear, you Unlike many of his peers, Mr. Pear yesterday. The chairman and I had just better go out and do some serious prep shunned the spotlight by just doing the gotten the news. What we were talking work because he would know the sub- old-fashioned shoe-leather reporting. about yesterday was what Robert Pear ject inside-out and in that soft-spoken Unassuming and understated, Mr. Pear was all about—taking a very com- way would just stay at it until he exca- let his published work speak for itself. plicated issue that probably was not in- vated the real effects. That was part of I am sure you are going to hear from herently fascinating and putting it in the Pear ‘‘tell the right story in the Ranking Member WYDEN shortly, and very simple, understandable, thought- right way’’ approach to ensure that if he knows Mr. Pear very well and would ful words for the American people. As you read a Robert Pear health story, agree with some of these things I say. the chairman correctly said, that was you learned something. I think most Before holding a press conference to what everybody would wait for when Senators would agree that is not al- unveil a bill dealing with healthcare, there was a complicated issue. You ways the case with every single story, any Senator, including this one, had to would hear it among Republicans, the but that was the standard Robert Pear be sure to have all their ducks in a chairman’s staff, and my staff. People set. row. No lawmaker wanted to be a sit- would hear about an issue, and very I think what I would like to say is ting duck with Robert Pear in the often, the first thing they would say that there are going to be a number of front row of the press gaggle. was ‘‘Did Robert Pear write about it?’’ Senators who over the years had a I will miss his bylines, particularly If Robert Pear wrote about it, it was chance to work with Robert Pear. We the extent to which they helped to edu- important. In fact, one of the most are going to hear their own accounts of cate me, helped me to understand pol- noteworthy aspects of the incredible their relationships, but we are not icy that other Members of Congress outpouring of affection and admiration going to hear one single Senator—not were promoting and maybe even learn- for Robert Pear yesterday—and the one—say that Robert Pear tried to ing from his criticism on some stands chairman and I talked about it in com- make them look bad, took a cheap that I took. mittee—is the New York Times had a shot, or tried to say something flashy Today, I extend my condolences to slug called ‘‘Pear on Health,’’ and all in order to get a headline. They are his family, friends, and peers. I salute over the country, my guess is—the Des going to say just the opposite. They his lifelong contribution through exem- Moines Register; the Oregonian, my are going to say: That is what jour- plary service on behalf of the American paper, a big paper in Oregon—they nalism is supposed to be all about.

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Robert Pear asked the tough ques- the negotiations we had with the exec- We will never hear from most of them tions, no doubt about that, but he al- utive branch of the Obama Attorney again, unless they commit some other ways did it in a very unique way, a fair General on Fast and Furious, is going crime. way, a thoughtful way, a way that em- to make it very difficult in the future But the fact of the matter is, we are bodied the gold standard for journalism for Congress to conduct its constitu- overtaxing the capabilities of the Bor- that I have described. tional role of oversight because future der Patrol, of Customs and Border Pro- So yesterday was particularly sad. Presidents are going to use this as an tection, of the local communities, and We got the news in the morning. We example of a bad-faith attempt to ne- of the nongovernmental organizations had that healthcare hearing, which gotiate with the executive branch of that try to assist these migrants while started about an hour after we got the Government to get what you want. they are in our country and in our cus- news. The first thing I thought of as I Maybe what they want isn’t real infor- tody. On certain days over the last came into the room was how hard it is mation or real congressional oversight; month, CBP has had more than 14,000 going to be—and it is not going to stop they may be trying to make political people in custody, far greater than the hurting for a long time—to imagine points. capacity they are able to hold. that seat at the end of the press table I yield the floor. People may ask: Why do we have to not having the thoughtful, informed I suggest the absence of a quorum. detain people? Why can’t we just let Robert Pear sitting there so he could The PRESIDING OFFICER. The them go and tell them to show back up get the facts to the American people. clerk will call the roll. for a future court date? So I just want to close today—we The senior assistant legislative clerk We know from sad experience that have had a number of colleagues speak proceeded to call the roll. the majority will not return for that already—to say, Robert, Robert Pear, Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask court date, even if they have legiti- you were the consummate professional. unanimous consent that the order for mate claims for asylum. We now know You were fair to the bone. It was an the quorum call be rescinded. that there are more than 700,000—I honor—an honor to get to work with The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. think approaching 800,000—backlog im- you over the years in healthcare. We YOUNG). Without objection, it is so or- migration cases waiting to be heard by say goodbye to someone who was a true dered. an immigration judge. This, again, is mensch, and this afternoon with heavy BORDER SECURITY overwhelming our capacity to deal hearts, we think of Robert Pear and Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, yester- with these on an individual basis. want the country to know what an ex- day, the Judiciary Subcommittee on Back to the numbers, earlier this traordinary person he was. Border Security and Immigration that week the Rio Grande Valley Sector an- I yield the floor. I chair held a hearing on the humani- nounced that their stations and proc- The PRESIDING OFFICER. I recog- tarian and security crisis along the essing centers were holding more than nize the Senator from Iowa. southern border. One of the witnesses 7,000 illegal immigrants, and that is Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, I we heard from was Border Patrol Chief just one Border Patrol sector. In a re- come to speak on another matter, but Carla Provost, who leads the dedicated cent television interview, Acting DHS I want to thank Senator WYDEN for the law enforcement officers who safeguard Secretary Kevin McAleenan accurately kind words he had to say, as well, our Nation’s borders every day. She has described these facilities as being simi- about a very distinguished journalist. been with the Border Patrol for 25 lar to police stations. Suffice it to say ATTORNEY GENERAL BARR years, and she has witnessed firsthand that CBP does not have the facilities or Madam President, yesterday, the the ebb and flow of border crossings resources to manage that many people House Judiciary Committee voted to during that entire quarter century. in a police station-like environment. hold Attorney General Barr in con- Chief Provost announced the most re- If you think that sounds pretty grim, tempt of Congress. Mr. Barr has been cent data that shows how dire the situ- just wait because it gets worse. We transparent. He made the Mueller re- ation along our southern border is. She aren’t only overwhelmed by the num- port available to them—99 percent described these numbers as off the ber of individuals coming across the unredacted in the obstruction section charts, which I think is a gentle way of border but by the types of people who of that report. Instead of reading it, putting it. are arriving. I am talking about chil- the Democrats, who voted for con- Before I get to the numbers, let me dren and families who are mostly from tempt, moved like lightning straight to provide some context. In October 2018, Central America. We were told that, all the charge of contempt. To me, that is the start of the fiscal year, Customs told, Border Patrol encounters, in a not good-faith negotiation. and Border Protection encountered given year, individuals from 140 dif- In a similar situation, now a few nearly 61,000 migrants at the border. ferent countries. years ago, in a Democratic administra- That is higher than any month in the Since the criminal organizations that tion, with a Democratic Attorney Gen- previous fiscal year. At the time, we smuggle people into the United States eral, with a House of Representatives were all alarmed by the increase, but are open for business, they are more held by Republicans, the House only last month’s numbers completely than happy to take a Bangladeshi, a held Attorney General Holder in con- eclipsed those levels. Chief Provost an- Yemeni, somebody from Iraq or from tempt after many months of negotia- nounced at our hearing yesterday that Afghanistan or, for that matter, from tion over documents that were with- in the month of April, CBP encoun- Iran and bring them across the border held on bogus grounds; and just for tered more than 109,000 illegal immi- into the United States. connecting that to an issue, that was grants along the southern border. When our detention facilities were the Fast and Furious investigation From October to April, we jumped from built, they were designed to hold single that I was involved in as well. We had roughly 61,000 to 109,000 per month, a adults for a short duration, which used a very good case against Holder. We at- 78-percent increase over just the 6- to account for the majority of people tempted to negotiate with Holder for a month period. apprehended. That is simply not the long period of time before the other In addition to that enormous month- case anymore. The human smugglers body held him in contempt. ly total, she told us about the record- and criminal organizations that charge This particular issue of contempt of breaking daily total last week. Border $5,000, $6,000, $7,000 a head to bring peo- this Attorney General is not a good Patrol apprehended 5,200 people in a ple into the United States have studied case. I would like to say, as a person single day—the highest number on our laws and have learned how to ex- who promotes congressional oversight record. The problem is that we can’t ploit the loopholes and the gaps. That

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It focuses of Democracy, Human Rights, and Border Patrol in a very awkward posi- on the problems posed by high numbers Labor. When I first read this, I did a tion. Chief Provost noticed that her of unaccompanied children and fami- double-take because Ambassador agents were spending now about 40 per- lies, whom we do not have the capacity Kozak’s remarkable career at State cent of their time processing migrants to adequately care for. It requires the spans 47 years and nine Presidents. and providing care and transportation. Department of Homeland Security to Throughout his accomplished career, She had a picture—a chart—that she keep families together through court Ambassador Kozak has been a steadfast demonstrated with a Border Patrol proceedings—something we all should advocate for democracy and human agent nursing a baby with a bottle and agree to—and provides safeguards to rights abroad, serving at the forefront another Border Patrol agent cradling prevent children from being placed in of many historical negotiations. Dur- an infant in his arms. In other words, the custody of dangerous individuals— ing the seventies and eighties, he instead of being on the frontlines sex offenders, human traffickers, and played a key role in negotiating the against illegal drugs coming across our the like. Panama Canal and Egypt-Israel peace border—which contributed to the It also requires the Department of treaties. In the 1990s, as chief of mis- deaths of 70,000 Americans last year Homeland Security to establish re- sion in Havana, he led the talks with alone and where 90 percent of the her- gional processing centers in high traf- senior officials from Fidel Castro’s re- oin and synthetic opioids known as fic areas and to improve the processing gime in Cuba before his appointment as fentanyl come principally from Mex- of humanitarian relief claims by re- Ambassador to Belarus. ico—instead of fighting that scourge quiring those to be processed at ports Throughout his career, Ambassador and stopping that poison from coming of entry. Kozak has worked to combat anti-Sem- into the United States, our Border Pa- Finally, it mandates the hiring of 600 itism and promote human rights, and trol has now been diverted to being, es- new CBP personnel to alleviate the per- his work has been instrumental to pro- sentially, a childcare center handing sonnel strain and get more of these moting global peace and U.S. interests out juice boxes and diapers. They highly trained men and women back on abroad. aren’t processing or stopping illegal the frontlines. I hope we will have the Thank you, Ambassador Kozak. immigrants or the human traffickers. opportunity to review this legislation TRIBUTE TO KARA DE CASTRO Trying to deal with these record high soon in the Judiciary Committee. Mr. President, next I would like to numbers, we know that the numbers of Chairman GRAHAM has told me he is recognize Kara De Castro from people coming across are far exceeding willing to do that, and I hope our Haymarket, VA. Through her work at the resources available for the Border friends in the House will take it up the National Nuclear Security Admin- Patrol. With so many more people to soon. istration, Ms. De Castro has led crucial process and more manpower needed, America would never think of send- programs to reduce one of our Nation’s the Border Patrol has been taken off ing our men and women in the military most significant national security the line, leaving areas of the border to war without providing them the threats—nuclear proliferation. Ms. De vulnerable to exploitation by human training, the equipment, and the sup- Castro has been instrumental in devel- smugglers and drug cartels. port they need in order to fight and oping a ‘‘nuclear security culture’’ that Think about it. If you are a leader of win our Nation’s wars. Yet somehow we is focused on the proper handling and a drug cartel trying to move heroin, have sent the Border Patrol into a bat- use of nuclear materials. She is an methamphetamine, fentanyl, or other tle that is designed for failure. They Army veteran, and the Russian lan- illegal drugs into the United States, simply don’t have the numbers. They guage training she received in the mili- why wouldn’t you try to flood the Bor- don’t have the resources. We don’t have tary has been put to good use through der Patrol with children and families the facilities in order to deal with this. her work in the former Soviet Union. so they would be taken off the line and We can’t just try to staunch the flow These efforts have led to the down- distracted to take care of these indi- while it gets worse and worse and grading of 17 metric tons of highly en- viduals, as opposed to stopping those worse and worse. Instead of putting an- riched uranium, the equivalent of 446 drugs? Of course, this is part of a larger other bucket under the faucet as it nuclear weapons. plan. runs wide open, we need to turn that I thank Ms. De Castro for making the Unfortunately, the Congress is doing faucet off, and the only way we can do world a safer place. little, if anything, about it. I don’t that is by Congress acting. It is on us, TRIBUTE TO JOHN WAGNER think it takes an expert to see that and we must act and act soon. Finally, Mr. President, I want to rec- things are bad, and I hope my col- I yield the floor. ognize John Wagner from Ashburn, leagues can recognize that we need to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- who serves as Deputy Executive Assist- act before they get worse. This is a ator from Virginia. ant Commissioner of the U.S. Customs problem that the President can’t solve PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK and Border Protection. For those of on his own and the Border Patrol can’t Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I rise you who might actually follow some of solve on its own. This is about the in celebration of Public Service Rec- this and are keeping score at home, legal authorities that the U.S. Govern- ognition Week, a time to honor public John’s name might sound familiar. He ment has to deal with this chaos and servants at all levels of government for has been recognized before, including this humanitarian crisis at our own their dedication and outstanding serv- by me on this floor, for strengthening border. It takes a change in laws ice to this Nation. Since 2010, I have the passport control process through passed by Congress. So we must act on taken to the Senate floor to honor our the Global Entry Trusted Traveler Pro- a bipartisan and bicameral basis to re- particularly noteworthy government gram and the Automated Passport Con- spond or this is going to get worse and employees—a tradition that was first trol Program, which are widely famil- worse. begun by my good friend Senator Ted iar to many international travelers. Yesterday Chief Provost compared Kaufman. That alone would have been enough to the current situation to holding a Today and during this week, I would gain recognition and be good enough bucket under a faucet. It doesn’t mat- like to continue this tradition by high- for a whole career. ter how many buckets you have if you lighting the contributions of three Vir- Since then, John has spearheaded fa- never turn the water off. Well, that is ginians who have worked tirelessly to cial recognition systems at several what we need to do—stop the flow of improve the functioning of our govern- major U.S. airports, which offer a fast people trying to enter our country ille- ment and advance America’s interests and paperless method of screening in- gally. at home and abroad. coming and outgoing travelers. To

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The There appears to be a sufficient sec- I hope my colleagues will join me in question is on agreeing to the motion. ond. congratulating Ambassador Kozak, Ms. The motion was agreed to. De Castro, and Mr. Wagner and thank- The clerk will call the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ing them for their great work. The bill clerk called the roll. clerk will report the nomination. FEDERAL WORKERS Mr. THUNE. The following Senator is The bill clerk read the nomination of In closing, Mr. President, I am going necessarily absent: the Senator from Michael J. Truncale, of Texas, to be to say a few words about the way our Kansas (Mr. MORAN). United States District Judge for the Federal workers have been treated, un- Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the Eastern District of Texas. fortunately, during this administra- Senator from Colorado (Mr. BENNET), CLOTURE MOTION tion. The truth is, the service of Fed- the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I eral workers like Ambassador Kozak, BOOKER), the Senator from Maryland send a cloture motion to the desk. Ms. De Castro, and Mr. Wagner have (Mr. CARDIN), the Senator from Cali- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- not been honored by the President. In- fornia (Ms. HARRIS), the Senator from ture motion having been presented stead of appreciation, our Federal em- Arizona (Ms. SINEMA), and the Senator under rule XXII, the Chair directs the ployees have too often faced complete from New Mexico (Mr. UDALL) are nec- clerk to read the motion. disrespect in the form of pay freezes, essarily absent. The bill clerk read as follows: hostile Executive orders, and of course The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there CLOTURE MOTION the President’s own disastrous govern- any other Senators in the Chamber de- We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- ment shutdown. During that 35-day, siring to vote? ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the self-inflicted crisis, thousands of Fed- The result was announced—yeas 52, Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- eral workers went without pay. It is nays 41, as follows: true that after we reopened they got nation of Michael J. Truncale, of Texas, to that backpay, but during that tenure [Rollcall Vote No. 106 Ex.] be United States District Judge for the East- ern District of Texas. when they couldn’t make their bills, YEAS—52 Mitch McConnell, Johnny Isakson, Roger oftentimes folks had to get out of Alexander Fischer Portman F. Wicker, John Boozman, John Cor- daycare and couldn’t get to the doctor. Barrasso Gardner Risch nyn, Mike Crapo, Shelley Moore Cap- The stories we heard were remarkable. Blackburn Graham Roberts ito, Pat Roberts, Roy Blunt, Deb Fisch- Blunt Grassley Romney One survey found that more than half Boozman Hawley er, David Perdue, Todd Young, John Rounds Thune, Mike Rounds, Steve Daines, of all Federal workers dipped into sav- Braun Hoeven Rubio ings to make ends meet. Those who Burr Hyde-Smith Sasse John Hoeven, Thom Tillis. Capito Inhofe Scott (FL) f weren’t furloughed workers worked Cassidy Isakson Scott (SC) long hours in stressful and thinly Collins Johnson Shelby LEGISLATIVE SESSION staffed circumstances for weeks on end. Cornyn Kennedy Sullivan Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Candidly, I fear that the President’s Cotton Lankford Cramer Lee Thune move to proceed to legislative session. efforts to antagonize the Federal work- Tillis Crapo McConnell The PRESIDING OFFICER. The force is discouraging the best and Cruz McSally Toomey question is on agreeing to the motion. brightest from serving in our govern- Daines Murkowski Wicker Enzi Paul Young The motion was agreed to. ment—at a time when nearly one-third Ernst Perdue of our Federal workers are nearing re- f tirement age. This is wrong; it is NAYS—41 EXECUTIVE SESSION unsustainable; and as a former CEO, Baldwin Hirono Rosen these are just not good business prac- Blumenthal Jones Sanders tices, as well as the taxpayers will suf- Brown Kaine Schatz EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Cantwell King Schumer fer from the consequences of this Presi- Carper Klobuchar Shaheen Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I dent’s actions. Casey Leahy Smith move to proceed to executive session to Coons Manchin Our public servants are not bar- Stabenow consider Calendar No. 202. Cortez Masto Markey Tester gaining chips. They are not faceless bu- Duckworth Menendez Van Hollen The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Durbin Merkley reaucrats. They are our fellow Ameri- Warner question is on agreeing to the motion. Feinstein Murphy cans who dedicate their lives to serving Warren Gillibrand Murray The motion was agreed to. their country, to protecting its people, Hassan Peters Whitehouse The PRESIDING OFFICER. The and to making sure our tax dollars are Heinrich Reed Wyden clerk will report the nomination. properly spent. The bill clerk read the nomination of NOT VOTING—7 Finally, I want to say, again, thank Kenneth Kiyul Lee, of California, to be you to all our Federal workers. You de- Bennet Harris Udall Booker Moran United States Circuit Judge for the serve much better than what you have Cardin Sinema Ninth Circuit. had the last couple of years. I will con- CLOTURE MOTION The nomination was confirmed. tinue fighting in the Senate to protect Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I your pay, your benefits, and your abil- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- send a cloture motion to the desk. ity to continue to focus on what you jority leader. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- signed up for—serving our country and ture motion having been presented its people. f under rule XXII, the Chair directs the I yield the floor. clerk to read the motion. I suggest the absence of a quorum. LEGISLATIVE SESSION The bill clerk read as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. The CLOTURE MOTION clerk will call the roll. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- The legislative clerk proceeded to move to proceed to legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the call the roll. Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby The PRESIDING OFFICER. All question is on agreeing to the motion. move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- postcloture time is expired. The motion was agreed to. nation of Kenneth Kiyul Lee, of California,

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Mr. President, I He started with less than 10. That is Capito. send a cloture motion to the desk. the American dream. That is American f The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- success, and BBQGuys continues to ture motion having been presented evolve and to grow. LEGISLATIVE SESSION under rule XXII, the Chair directs the They started designing and manufac- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I clerk to read the motion. turing premium barbecue grills, with move to proceed to legislative session. The bill clerk read as follows: manufacturing operations here in the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The CLOTURE MOTION United States, and they are looking to question is on agreeing to the motion. We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- export into Europe and Australia. The motion was agreed to. ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Mike also remains committed to a Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby culture of teamwork at BBQGuys. f move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- Every day he makes a point of going EXECUTIVE SESSION nation of Brian J. Bulatao, of Texas, to be an around the office to say good morning Under Secretary of State (Management). to his employees, and I am not talking Mitch McConnell, Roger F. Wicker, about just to the executives. It is no Steve Daines, James E. Risch, Roy EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Blunt, Tim Scott, Mike Rounds, David wonder Mike has a high employee re- tention rate, a reputation for out- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Perdue, Mike Crapo, John Thune, John move to proceed to executive session to Hoeven, Johnny Isakson, John Booz- standing customer service, and an A- consider Calendar No. 24. man, Pat Roberts, John Kennedy, plus rating from the Better Business Thom Tillis, John Cornyn. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Bureau. BBQGuys has also been named question is on agreeing to the motion. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I one of the 5,000 fastest growing busi- The motion was agreed to. ask unanimous consent that the man- nesses in the United States by Inc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The datory quorum calls for the cloture Magazine for 11 years in a row. clerk will report the nomination. motions be waived. I am proud to stand today before the The bill clerk read the nomination of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without U.S. Senate to say I am proud of Mike Wendy Vitter, of Louisiana, to be objection, it is so ordered. Hackley. I am proud of what he has United States District Judge for the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- built. He is realizing the American Eastern District of Louisiana. ator from Louisiana. dream, and he is creating good jobs for TRIBUTE TO MIKE HACKLEY AND RECOGNIZING my State. CLOTURE MOTION BBQGUYS Mike, if you are listening, thank you Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, I rise for making Louisiana proud. send a cloture motion to the desk. as a Member of the U.S. Senate Com- I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- mittee on Small Business and Entre- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ture motion having been presented preneurship to highlight a veteran- clerk will call the roll. under rule XXII, the Chair directs the owned Louisiana business that is a true The bill clerk proceeded to call the clerk to read the motion. success story. With me today is my col- roll. The bill clerk read as follows: league from my office, Ms. Cassie The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- CLOTURE MOTION Leonard. ator from Utah. We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- We all know small businesses are how Mr. LEE. Mr. President, I ask unani- ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the many Americans live the American mous consent that the order for the Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby dream. They start small; they start quorum call be rescinded. move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- with a passion; they create jobs; and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without nation of Wendy Vitter, of Louisiana, to be objection, it is so ordered. United States District Judge for the Eastern then they help us compete globally in 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GOLDEN SPIKE District of Louisiana. America and spark innovation. These Mitch McConnell, James E. Risch, Roy American small business owners are Mr. LEE. Mr. President, on May 10, Blunt, Mike Rounds, Thom Tillis, often our friends. They are often our 1869, a golden spike was driven into the David Perdue, John Cornyn, Mike neighbors. last link joining the rails of the first Crapo, John Thune, John Hoeven, They succeed through the hard work transcontinental railroad at Prom- Johnny Isakson, John Boozman, Roger of entrepreneurs like Mr. Mike ontory Summit, UT. Made of 17-carat F. Wicker, Pat Roberts, Steve Daines, Hackley of Baton Rouge. I am talking gold and driven into a predrilled hole John Kennedy. about Mike and his business BBQGuys in the very last ceremonial tie, it bore f because it is National Small Business the inscription: ‘‘May God continue the unity of our country as this railroad LEGISLATIVE SESSION Week and because BBQGuys was named Senate Small Business of the Week just unites the two great oceans of the Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I last week. world.’’ Indeed, it did, with the joining move to proceed to legislative session. Mike has served our country in many of the Union Pacific Railroad, stretch- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ways. He has served our country in the ing from the Missouri River near the question is on agreeing to the motion. Air Force for more than 10 years. Once Iowa-Nebraska border, and the Central The motion was agreed to. his military career ended, he worked in Pacific Railroad, stretching from Sac- f a number of different sectors. Like a ramento, CA—east met west. The lot of Louisianans, Mike loves the out- United States became truly united. EXECUTIVE SESSION doors. In Louisiana, we will barbecue As the spike was struck, a telegraph no matter how hot it gets outside. was sent around the Nation, and bells Mike turned his passion into a pro- rang out from coast to coast. This mo- EXECUTIVE CALENDAR fession, and he did it by starting an ment, you see, gave lots of people Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I outdoor business called The Grill Store throughout the United States and lots move to proceed to executive session to & More. of people in my State of Utah in par- consider Calendar No. 221. Early on, being the perceptive busi- ticular access to what they needed to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ness person he is, Mike saw an opening grow, to thrive, to prosper, to feed question is on agreeing to the motion. with e-commerce, something we take their families; that is, access to other The motion was agreed to. for granted today. He launched a people.

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In fact, the driving of the last ple in land-locked regions of any coun- Theodore Judah—a railroad and civil spike took place on what would have try, including our own, very often have engineer who was key to the original been the couple’s 22nd wedding anni- a hard time making a living. The intro- idea and design of connecting these versary. On the date of the ceremony, duction of the railroad started to help railroads and who advocated for the so- Anna visited her husband’s grave, and to change that. called Central Route for the first trans- she wrote that there her husband’s Tomorrow marks the 150th anniver- continental railroad, the Central Route spirit—so long dedicated to the rail- sary of this pivotal moment, and so it marked in red in this picture. But less road—felt somehow near to her once is only right that we pause for just a familiar is the name of Theodore’s again. minute to recognize it, for this was a wife, Anna Judah. Years later, another young woman moment that changed the course of While many routes were surveyed as fell in love with the history of the history in Utah and in our Nation and possible paths for the railroad, Theo- Golden Spike and the beginning of the ultimately the entire world. With the dore Judah had an often-scoffed-at first transcontinental railroad. Bernice driving of that golden spike, the ardu- dream of laying rails through the Gibbs Anderson, known to some as the ous 6-month journey that used to be re- mountains of the Sierra Nevada, from Mother of the Golden Spike, was born quired to cross the country—costing California going eastward. Anna Judah in Colorado in 1900 and lived the major- $1,000—had become a mere 10-day trip shared Theodore’s dream of connecting ity of her life in Corinne, UT. costing only $150. the first transcontinental railroad. As a little girl, Bernice helped trail Thousands of miles of tracks were When Theodore hiked and surveyed the cattle near Promontory Summit and laid across the country, allowing peo- Sierra Nevadas, Anna hiked and grew up hearing cowboy stories around ple to migrate west and to establish worked right alongside of him. She the campfire, including stories about new settlements far more quickly, sketched and did water colors and even the Golden Spike, and, as her grand- safely, and easily. It transformed the oil paintings of the terrain, plants, and daughter put it, ‘‘She just plain fell in economy across Utah and throughout the foliage. She gathered and labeled love with it.’’ From the time she was 19 the Nation. Goods became efficiently the various fossils and minerals. She up until the moment of her death, she transported across much farther dis- took copious notes all the while, tak- tirelessly dedicated her life to recog- tances. Settlers found new markets, ing into account different things she nizing and preserving the history sur- and buyers on the frontier and in rural and her husband observed as they were rounding Golden Spike. areas were able to purchase items that traveling. Bernice conceived the idea that the had previously been completely un- After their time in the Sierra Ne- area around Promontory Summit available to them in some cases or at vadas, Theodore and Anna, like ought to be set aside to commemorate least very difficult to obtain. It spurred Brigham Young, knew: This is the the completion of the transcontinental a boon in communications, commerce, place. Together they fell in love with railroad. For years, she campaigned to agriculture, construction, and mining. the idea of the railroad taking the Cen- make Promontory Summit a national It started a significant new chapter in tral Route across the Sierra Nevadas, historic monument. our relationship with Asia and the Pa- believing that it would provide the per- She visited countless legislators, cific region, and it served as a model of fect path for what they wanted to ac- Governors, commissioners, and rail- innovation and prosperity for the rest complish. So they began traveling back road officers to raise support and raise of the world. and forth from California, dedicating funds for a monument at Promontory All of this came about, it is impor- their efforts to lobbying for their Summit. tant to note, from the perseverance dream in Washington. A mother of six children, she also and efforts of many different people Anna was sharp, charming, tena- worked as a correspondent and as a from different walks of life working to- cious, and undoubtedly she was Theo- staff writer for the Salt Lake Tribune, gether. It required a clear-eyed vision dore’s biggest booster. She had the idea where she wrote historic articles and from President Lincoln and the Federal to display an exhibit right here in the poetry about the Golden Spike. She Government and a fruitful private-pub- Capitol showcasing her notes and her sent letters and invitations to Mem- lic partnership that allowed the engi- clippings from their travels in the area, bers of Congress, U.S. Presidents, and neers, railroad companies, and local her drawings and her paintings, sam- Park Service officials—all in hopes communities the freedom to do their ples of mineral and ore she had col- that they might come to recognize the jobs and to do them well and without lected, and charts and graphs that she importance of the site. undo interference. It would not have was able to present in a way that made As President of the Golden Spike As- been possible without the work of the them understandable to laymen, that sociation, she coordinated reenactment Chinese, Irish, Mormons, Civil War vet- helped other people understand why ceremonies and anniversary programs, erans, Native Americans, and countless this area was so important and the sig- encouraging local communities to par- other laborers who toiled so long and nificant role it could play in our Na- ticipate in those celebrations every so hard with such a clear devotion to tion’s development. year. While some viewed her mission as build these railroads. Literally hundreds of Senators, Con- somewhat unimportant—or, at least, Most of this is, of course, in the his- gressmen, lobbyists, and government less important than other things—and, tory books, as well it ought to be. Most clerks visited her display, which helped therefore, dismissed her efforts, she of us have a sense of the enormous convince the eastern legislators of the never gave up. achievement this moment represented beauty of the western mountains— Thankfully, Bernice lived to see the some 150 years ago tomorrow, of the which many of them had never seen or fruits of her labors. After years of de- great impact it had on our Nation and at least not experienced anything like voting her life to this case, Prom- the legacy it has left behind for us and the way she had—and turned their ontory Summit was declared a national for our posterity. But what we often do hearts to the possibility of building a historic site on July 30, 1965. Just this not know are some of the stories of the railroad over them and through them past March, it was redesignated as a ordinary men and women behind these to unite a country. national historic park—the first in achievements and the ones who have Ultimately, Congress was per- Utah—allowing even more of the rail- worked so hard to preserve this great suaded—to everyone’s benefit—to road and the surrounding area to be legacy. There are, in fact, hidden he- choose Judah’s proposal for the Central preserved for history going forward. roes who make history and unseen ef- Route and did so in large part because Fast forward to 2019. We now reached forts of people who worked so hard to of Anna Judah’s efforts. the 150th anniversary of the Golden

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A BYU graduate, a wife, today speaking with my colleagues and about how many cases that would be. and mother of four daughters, Aimee also with Tennesseans about an issue It is a 2-year wait at this point to get has worked for 15 years in professional that we hear so very much about every the case heard. So ICE needs additional association management. single day. The issue continues to per- judges. That means they need addi- In 2005 she founded Utah Venture sist. It is our border, and we all know— tional officers, and that means they Outdoors, a summer festival series in and, indeed, you read in news count need additional funding in order to Millcreek, UT. For 14 years, she volun- after news count—that yes, indeed, meet the load. teered her time and her resources to there is a crisis at our border. I asked Director Asher how long it this event, seeking to bring the com- Just a few months ago, we had some would take them to ramp up in order munity together through recreational of our friends who are in the other to be able to hear these 800,000 cases. opportunities. Chamber who kept saying: Oh, this is She said: months, maybe a year, maybe In 2017 she also launched LABELED, manufactured; oh, there is nothing to a little bit longer. It depends on when a 4-day film festival that seeks to it. they get the authorization to expand break the stigma around mental health But as we hear from law enforcement the court system. It depends on when issues. Now she has once again brought professionals, as we hear from ICE, they get the funding for it. her community together for an impor- from DHS, and from the Border Patrol, All of this time, what continues to tant cause—this time, to celebrate and we have a crisis. Our border is strained happen? Cases continue to be piled commemorate the 150th anniversary of to the breaking point. onto that backlog. If we took action the Golden Spike. The real humanitarian crisis at the today, and if we approved their ability Under her leadership as director of border is escalating. There are people to expand their capacity to have more Spike 150, there are events taking place who are being brought in through Cen- judges, to have more agents, to have not only around Promontory Summit tral America, through Mexico, and more officers, and to have more re- but also around the entire State of they are stranded in the desert without sources, it would be a year by the time Utah—events to highlight the history food and without water. During the we worked through this process. It and legacy of the Golden Spike, events summer, sometimes you have tempera- might be as many as 1.5 million cases for children and families, and events tures above 100 degrees. that they are working on. for music, art, and train enthusiasts. Our border is at a breaking point, This is one of the reasons that it is It has taken tremendous amounts of imperative that we close some of the organization, coordination, and perse- and it is, indeed, time for this body to loopholes that are being used in the verance, and it would no doubt make do something about it and to support asylum process and work through clos- Bernice Gibbs Anderson proud. At the these Agencies that are on the front- ing these loopholes to help secure this 1957 celebration of the Golden Spike, line dealing with this crisis every sin- she said: gle day. border. It is something that would be What we know from our hearing that of assistance to those who are trying to This is sacred soil, dedicated to the sac- rifices of the thousands who labored in the we held yesterday at the Senate Judici- meet the need that is there from people great race to build the first transcontinental ary Committee is that ICE is facing crushing our border, putting that foot railway in the shortest possible time. . . . mounting challenges when it comes to on American soil, and claiming asylum The destiny of this nation rode triumphant expediting the deportations that need and persecution. upon the rails that met at Promontory Sta- to take place. Abuse and exploitation Another thing we talked about in tion! The future of this site depends on you, of the asylum process overburdens our yesterday’s hearing is trafficking. We my friends. Will it take its rightful place in court system as illegal immigrants all know that cartels are big business. the heritage and traditions of America . . . Cartels deal in trafficking drugs. They or will it remain desolate and forgotten to flood our borders claiming persecution. sink into oblivion[?] Our country historically welcomes deal in trafficking human beings, Thanks to the work of people like people who are fleeing political perse- which is disgusting, and they look at Aimee McConkie, we know that the cution, but there have to be tighter human beings to move them for labor Golden Spike will not sink into obliv- rules on these asylum seekers. The per- trafficking, for sex trafficking, and for ion but will indeed take its rightful centage of those who have valid asylum gangs. They look at that as part of place in history. claims is actually relatively low com- their business. Anna Judah, Bernice Gibbs Anderson, pared to the number who are applying I know Senator CRUZ talked about and Aimee McConkie might have lived for these protections. I will tell you his EL CHAPO Act, which would allow at different times, but there is a com- that I welcome President Trump’s those seized assets from these drug mon thread that runs throughout their moves to raise the standards. lords to be used to help pay to secure stories: the triumph of ordinary people, Last week, the President directed the that border, because stopping this traf- of the hidden heroes behind so many of Department of Homeland Security to ficking is something that is an impera- our great achievements in history. enact several new asylum changes. As tive. It really is true that until we se- Without the work of these ordinary part of these new policies, the Presi- cure this southern border every town Americans and Utahns, we never could dent imposed a new deadline for the is, in essence, a border town and every have achieved one of the most trans- immigration courts to meet. He di- State is a border State because illegal formative events in our Nation thus rected that cases in immigration immigration no longer is a problem far: the driving of the Golden Spike courts be settled within 180 days of that is confined to those States that and the completion of the first trans- those being filed. are on the border. We see this all continental railroad. And without the Tennesseans want to see government across our country, and it is heart- work of these hidden heroes, we could accountability. They want to see it breaking—you talk about the traf- never reasonably hope and expect to be across every Agency. Certainly, when ficking of human beings, the sex traf- able to keep this legacy alive. it comes to immigration policy, they ficking, and the effect that has on It is our task now to take up the ban- want this accountability. They know girls, when you talk about the drug ner that these women have carried— that with a 6-month deadline, it is ex- trafficking and the heartbreaking ef- the banner of innovation, perseverance, actly the kind of accountability that is fects that has on families in every sin- and unity—and to ensure that our re- needed. gle one of our communities. Opioids, markable heritage lives on. If we do, Here is the problem that ICE is fac- fentanyl, heroin—we all see it. there is no telling what Utah and our ing when it comes to meeting that 180- God bless our local law enforcement. great Nation can achieve together. day standard. Right now, as of yester- Next week we are going to honor our

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They seized So as we consider how much we value sition to Cheryl Stanton’s nomination nearly 254 pounds of fentanyl from a our safe communities, how much we to serve as Administrator of the Wage Mexican national trying to enter the want our communities to be safe and and Hour Division at the Department United States. It was enough to kill happy and prosperous, I encourage each of Labor. Before Ms. Stanton’s nomina- more than 115 million people. That is of us to think about these agents who tion, she served as executive director of the volume that 1 person was bringing are working to protect that southern the South Carolina Department of Em- over—enough fentanyl to kill 115 mil- border, to deal with human trafficking, ployment and Workforce, in which ca- lion people. This is why we have to to deal with sex trafficking, and to pacity she garnished wages to collect make certain we secure that border. keep illegal drugs off our streets. unemployment insurance overpay- As I mentioned, the trafficking of Thank you. ments and had a public dispute with a human beings is taking place. Another I yield the floor. staff member who refused to institute a of the problems is that many adult The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- personnel action after raising ethical sponsors who are seeking custody of jority leader. objections. I voted against invoking children are here illegally themselves. cloture on Ms. Stanton’s nomination The traffickers have adults grab a f and would have voted against her con- child; they are coming to the border. LEGISLATIVE SESSION firmation. The child is then transferred to some- Finally, I want to address the nomi- one else in the country, and that indi- nation of Joseph Bianco for the United vidual is here illegally. It is difficult to MORNING BUSINESS States Court of Appeals for the Second find out how that child is connected to Circuit, which I opposed in the Judici- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ary Committee due to concerns regard- the adult they are taken to. Sometimes ask unanimous consent that the Sen- it could be a labor gang. Sometimes it ing his record on such critical issues as ate proceed to legislative session and privacy and civil liberties. I am also could be a prostitution ring. We don’t be in a period of morning business, know. I commend the Departments of concerned that the Senate advanced with Senators permitted to speak Judge Bianco’s nomination even Homeland Security and Health and therein for up to 10 minutes each. Human Services, which are taking though neither home State Senator re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without turned a positive blue slip. steps to close a big loophole here. Last objection, it is so ordered. April, the two agencies entered into an Thank you. (At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the f agreement to ensure that relatives of following statement was ordered to be these children are not above the law. printed in the RECORD.) CONFIRMATION OF JANET Under the agreement, DHS and HHS DHILLON f promised to share information about Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. President, I these adult sponsors so that ICE can VOTE EXPLANATION opposed the confirmation of Janet run criminal and immigration back- ∑ Ms. HARRIS. Mr. President, I was Dhillon to Chair the Equal Employ- ground checks on them. This agree- ment Opportunity Commission. The ment is a powerful tool in the fight to necessarily absent but, had I been present, would have voted no on roll- EEOC is an independent Federal agen- stop trafficking of migrant children. cy with an absolutely vital mission: en- So long as law enforcement can keep call vote No. 117, the confirmation of Michael H. Park, of New York, to be forcing Federal laws against employ- running these criminal background ment discrimination. But Ms. Dhillon checks on these sponsors, we can hold United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit.∑ has spent her career protecting cor- more adults accountable and keep porations that are accused of discrimi- these children safe. f nation by their workers. Finally, I want to touch on the wall NOMINATIONS As a leader of the Retail Litigation because Border Patrol Chief Provost Center, she advocated legal positions told me during the hearing yesterday Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, designed to undermine workplace pro- that the wall was working. The San today I wish to express my opposition tections, especially low-income women Diego sector has 14 miles of the new to recent nominees who have come be- and women of color. double fencing that has been approved fore the Senate. The Retail Litigation Center helped by Congress. It is the first of the sec- First, I would like to express my op- defend Walmart against wage discrimi- tions of the new wall. Previously, some position to the nomination of Janet nation claims filed by 1.6 million of the old walls were 6 feet high, and Dhillon, who was confirmed to serve as women who worked at Walmart. In they were made out of landing mats, Chair of the Equal Employment Oppor- doing so, they managed to convince the and they were not successful in deter- tunity Commission, EEOC, by a party Supreme Court to raise the legal bar- ring illegal entry. The new walls are 30 line vote yesterday. The EEOC has a riers for all workers to bring discrimi- feet high, and they stand on steel critical mission to enforce the Federal nation claims. bollards. The barrier is making it laws that make it illegal to discrimi- In a different case, this one involving tougher for illegal immigrants to nate against workers on the basis of racial harassment against an African- sneak across, and it is helping our their race, religion, national origin, or American woman, the Retail Litiga- agents. Our agents have told us repeat- disability, and it was the first Federal tion Center convinced the Supreme edly—not for the last few months or agency to take the position that title Court to narrow the legal definition of the last couple of years but, get this, VII of the Civil Rights Act protects a supervisor. This means that workers for 20 years—for 20 years, they have employees from workplace discrimina- are now less able to hold their employ- said we need three things: We need a tion based on their sexual orientation. ers accountable for workplace harass- barrier; we need better technology; and Like many of my colleagues, I am con- ment. we need more agents and officers on cerned that Ms. Dhillon has refused to Both of these were 5–4 decisions that the ground. commit to uphold the EEOC’s current were supported by only the Republican These men and women deserve our interpretation of title VII as covering Justices on the Supreme Court. best efforts, and we should be giving LGBTQ workers. I am also concerned All workers need an EEOC that is them what they need. Our immigration by arguments that were made in legal looking out for them, but Ms. Dhillon’s system is full of legal loopholes and briefs by the Retail Litigation Center nomination to Chair the EEOC is yet physical vulnerabilities. I applaud the under Ms. Dhillon’s leadership, includ- another way that the Trump adminis- President’s new asylum changes, and I ing arguments in support of policies to tration keeps rigging the system for

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Mr. President, in honor gresswoman LISA BLUNT ROCHESTER Slutman’s mother. Here is a family of National Military Appreciation and Senator CHRIS COONS. We were who has, and continues to, truly give of Month, I want to recognize a Montana there to receive the remains of three themselves in service of others. hero, Medal of Honor Recipient SSG marines killed in action on April 8, Last Friday, I was honored to have Travis W. Atkins of Bozeman. Montana 2019, when a roadside bomb went off in been able to join Staff Sergeant and the Nation are eternally grateful Afghanistan. Two of the Slutman’s family, friends, and fellow for the sacrifice he made to protect his servicemembers killed were Active servicemembers in New York City to fellow soldiers and his country. His Duty: Cpl Robert A. Hendriks, of Long pay our respects to a man who gave his memory will live on in the hearts of all Island, NY, and SSgt Benjamin S. life for this country. The first speaker Montanans for years to come. Hines of York County, PA. at his funeral was Marine SgtMaj I ask unanimous consent that a poem There was a third: SSgt Christopher Christopher Armstrong, who served penned in his honor by Albert Carey Slutman, a Reservist, a 15-year mem- alongside his friend Chris for 8 years. Caswell be printed in the RECORD. ber of the New York City Fire Depart- Armstrong remembered his friend with There being no objection, the mate- ment, and a Delawarean. The 43-year- these words. He said, ‘‘Upon joining the rial was ordered to be printed in the old U.S. Marine was also a loving hus- unit, I began observing the Marines; RECORD, as follows: band to his wife Shannon and father to who they watched, how they looked at THE GREATER GOOD three daughters: McKenna, Kenley, and their leaders, and what they said. The Greater Good . . . Weslynn. In life and in death, Staff There were a small number of men that In all you could . . . Sergeant Slutman epitomized the best when they spoke, silence fell; when Oh what would? of America. He selflessly put his life on they issued an order, the response was What would you do? the line to protect and serve his coun- immediate; and when they were looked In honor should . . . try and his community. upon, it was with reverence. Chris- All in that moment of truth . . . It was Winston Churchill who once topher Slutman immediately stood out As there lies the truth . . . as a leader who was respected and ad- So lies the proof . . . said, ‘‘The reservist is twice the cit- izen.’’ By that measure, Christopher mired. He didn’t pound his chest, he In life and death . . . didn’t try to impress or go on about When courage crest’s . . . Slutman was three times the citizen. To give all that you have left . . . He wore two uniforms in service to our what he was going to do. He just did All in your most heroic quests . . . Nation. He was staff sergeant in the it.’’ As so surely lies our very best . . . U.S. Marines, serving in the 25th Ma- Armstrong continued. ‘‘He placed his Our world shall bless . . . rine Regiment, Fourth Marine Division Marines’ welfare before his own, al- Goodness . . . Evil . . . Darkness . . . Light in the Marine Forces Reserve, based in ways. Chris never sought credit, but he ... Harrisburg, PA. He was also a deco- always gave it.’’ Those Brave Hearts who evil must fight . . . FDNY Commissioner Dan Nigro also rated 15-year veteran of the New York Who bring the light . . . spoke. He described Slutman as ‘‘the City Fire Department. But, for the greater good . . . type of American we can all be proud Friends say that Christopher always To fight the darkness as Travis you so would of.’’ And he added, ‘‘Chris was a pro- dreamed of being a firefighter. He grew ... tector of those in danger, a defender to And what child may be born . . . up in Maryland and graduated from those who needed him, a rescuer to From a future love you saved which may live Frederick Douglass High Schoo1, where those who needed saving, and a leader on . . . he played football, baseball, and wres- who demonstrated his valor on every Who might save the world or touch hearts oh tled and achieved Eagle Scout status. so warm . . . tour of duty both here and abroad.’’ For only the future tells . . . Eventually, he volunteered with fire It was a poet named Edgar Guest, For only our Lord knows so well . . . departments in Maryland and Wash- who spent his life in Detroit, MI, and As you Travis showed us all how future An- ington, DC. Most recently, he split his was often referred to as the People’s gels are born . . . time between the Bronx and Wil- Poet, who once said, ‘‘I’d rather see a All in honor’s code . . . mington, DE. Most days, I ride down to sermon than hear one any day.’’ Chris- As you so bore the load . . . Washington, DC, from my home in Wil- With all your splendid splendor so . . . topher Slutman’s life was a better les- mington to do my job. Staff Sergeant son than any sermon. He demonstrated As we now so weep . . . Slutman took the train the opposite di- As your family and your Brothers In Arms the absolute best of this country every will always keep . . . rection to do his job. He so wanted to day with his heroism and service to Your most gallant memory in their hearts so serve that he would travel from his others. The way he lived his life and deep . . . home in Delaware to Ladder Company gave his life is a language that is clear My son, your battle is over now . . . 27 in New York City. In fact, he was on to one and all. But, your new one is about. . . military leave from Ladder Company It is with a heavy heart that I, along Is about to begin my friend . . . 27 and nearing the end of his most re- with the entire First State and the As an Angel in The Army of Our Lord, time cent deployment with the Marine Re- country, offer our sincerest condo- and again . . . serves in Afghanistan when he and two As you will watch over us my friend . . . lences to his wife Shannon and his And in Montana when there comes a gentle comrades lost their lives. three girls. Their dad is an American ... It was Slutman’s work in the Bronx hero. I, along with our Governor, John Our Lord’s tears shall wash down upon your where, in 2014, he won the Fire Chiefs Carney, and Delaware’s congressional loved ones to ease their pain . . . Association Memorial Medal for res- delegation, promise you that he won’t Until, one fine day once again . . . cuing an unconscious woman from the soon be forgotten, and I know that his Up in heaven you’ll meet then . . . seventh floor of a high-rise apartment legacy lives on in you. And you won’t have to cry no more . . . building. f At Ease . . . Scripture tells us in John 15:13, As a new Angel rises up to heaven to bless ‘‘Greater love has no one than this: to 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ... lay down one’s life for one’s friends.’’ GOLDEN SPIKE As now we lay your fine body down to rest. . . Staff Sergeant Slutman lived that kind Mr. ROMNEY. Mr. President, the Who but For The Greater Good all of us so of profound love: dedicating his life to Transcontinental Railroad is a testa- blessed . . . serving others, even at his own peril, ment to the enduring American spirit Amen . . . and it seems that this kind of selfless- of industry and national unity.

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Henry Hooper, recognized that ‘‘A sion, but whose contributions helped Their iconic beards, powerful rock an- great band of Union throughout the transform the Nation and the world. thems, dedication to music, and im- family of man is a common interest.’’ The 150th anniversary of the Golden pressive artistic talent has sustained Hooper petitioned Congress in his be- Spike is also a celebration of the limit- them as a perennial rock power, whose lief that ‘‘a Central Road would unite less American imagination, spirit of in- music will stand the test of time. that interest as with a chain of iron, genuity, and industry that made this Over five decades of creating music, and would effectually hold together our incredible project a success. ZZ Top earned eight Top 40 hits on the Federal union with an imperishable Let us not forget the example these Billboard Hot 100; six No. 1 mainstream identity of mutual interest.’’ pioneers set for us as we go forward in rock hits; and ranked 44th on VH1’s William Henry Hooper’s letter to a new era of challenges and opportuni- 2000 ‘‘100 Greatest Hard Rock Artists.’’ Congress would take several months to ties. ZZ Top’s accomplishments through- reach Washington, DC, as any west- f out the years culminated in their in- duction into the Rock and Roll Hall of ward travel beyond the Mississippi ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS River required wagon, stagecoach, or Fame in 2004, where they are recog- horseback. nized as some of the greatest rock art- The U.S. Congress would, however, 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ZZ TOP ists in the world. I congratulate Billy, Frank, and approve such an undertaking, and soon, ∑ Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, today I a National Central Railroad began to Dusty on their 50th anniversary and recognize and congratulate the Texas wish them luck as they embark on manifest from the worn hands of labor- blues rock band ZZ Top on their 50th ers to execute a vision of national their year of touring around the anniversary. It is only fitting that this world.∑ unity, a feat that would propel Amer- group kicks off their anniversary tour f ican power and change the course of in their home State of Texas. our history. With plenty of gas in the tank, RECOGNIZING BRUNOW These hands belonged to men of dif- Dusty, Billy, Frank, and the rest of CONTRACTING, LLC fering national origins and creeds, who their crew will be traveling to more ∑ Ms. ERNST. Mr. President, as a labored together under one banner, than 60 cities across 14 countries in member of the Senate Committee on often fleeing significant hardship in their commemorative tour. An appro- Small Business and Entrepreneurship, pursuit of economic opportunity in the priate reminder of ZZ Top’s history, it is my privilege to recognize a American West. Roughly 15,000 Chinese this tour clearly shows they have been woman-owned small business that is immigrants, 10,000 Irish immigrants, able to reach millions of fans across dedicated to its customers, employees, and 4,000 Latter-day Saints joined the the globe for decades. and community. In honor of the U.S. national effort to complete the most In 1969, two rival blues rock bands in Small Business Administration’s Na- remarkable and ambitious engineering Houston, TX—Billy’s Moving Side- tional Small Business Week, it is my project of the 19th century. walks and Frank and Dusty’s American pleasure to name Brunow Contracting On May 10, 1869, the Union Pacific Blues—coalesced into one band, ZZ of Council Bluffs, IA, the Senate Small and Central Pacific railroads formally Top. Two years later, they dropped Business of the Day. met at Promontory Summit, UT, and their first album, aptly titled, ‘‘ZZ Brunow Contracting represents the the 17.6-carat golden spike officially Top’s First Album.’’ story of a construction company with linked the East and West Coasts, mark- Bandmates Billy Gibbons, Frank an unlikely founder. Tamara Brunow ing a watershed moment for American Beard, and Dusty Hill have been writ- was a pre-law student at the College of trade, commerce, and population. ing songs and creating a musical fusion Saint Mary who found herself working A 6-month journey across the con- between blues and southern rock since in construction. She began her career tinent was reduced to 1 week. Within a their formation and have never looked with an internship at the U.S. Army decade of the railroad’s completion, back. Though they draw inspiration Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, in Salt Lake City’s population more than from music greats like Jimi Hendrix, military contracting. It was in this doubled, further boosting Utah’s sig- BB King, Cream, George Jones, and role that she saw a future in construc- nificance in the national economy. Texas blues guitarist Freddie King, all tion and government contracts. Brigham Young recognized the enor- of their influences transform into one After her time at the U.S. Army mous opportunities that global trade singularly unique sound. Corps of Engineers, she proceeded to would bring to Utah and the country In 1973, the band released its third work for two other construction orga- and the abundant and yet untapped re- album ‘‘Tres Hombres,’’ which cata- nizations, Oakview Construction and sources of iron, coal, stone, and timber. pulted them to the national spotlight Lueder Construction. During her ten- In pursuit of a national railroad with the hit song ‘‘La Grange,’’ still ure with these firms, she realized that project, Brigham Young recognized one of ZZ Top’s signature songs. while she loved her jobs, she knew she that ‘‘mineral resources of California, ZZ Top’s momentum and success wanted to be her own boss. This and these mountains, will never be built during its first decade culminated prompted her to launch Brunow Con- fully developed to the benefit of the in the legendary 1976 tour entitled the tracting in 2008. Shortly after her people of the United States, without World Wide Texas Tour, a production launch, Brunow Contracting acquired the construction of such a road, and that included a longhorn, a buffalo, its first contract of $1.3 million dollars upon its completion, the entire trade of buzzards, rattlesnakes, and a Texas- to build a Presbyterian church. China and the East Indies will pass shaped stage. If their tour wasn’t proof Brunow Contracting specializes in through the heart of the Union; there- enough that things are bigger in Texas, government contracting and is cer- by giving our Citizens the almost en- then maybe their record sales will con- tified by the Small Business Adminis- tire controls of the Asiatic and Pacific vince you otherwise. tration as an 8(a) and HUBZone busi- trade.’’ The band has sold over 50 million ness. Brunow Contracting has com- Indeed, the Transcontinental Rail- records worldwide, and their 1983 pleted numerous contracts, ranging in road would transform the American album ‘‘Eliminator,’’ sold more than 10 value from $800 to nearly $5 million, economy in profound ways. This million copies and included rock hit and a client list which includes the achievement revolutionized commu- ‘‘Sharp Dressed Man.’’ City of Omaha, the U.S. Forest Service, nications, global trade routes, and al- ‘‘The Little Ol’ Band From Texas’’ the Department of Veterans Affairs, lowed for the movement of people has played for millions of fans across Southwest Iowa Planning Council, and across the country at an unprecedented the globe, Sweden to Australia, Japan the U.S. Coast Guard. These projects scale. to Germany. The band is among a se- have included everything from church- On the sesquicentennial of the com- lect few to say they have toured the es, to water treatment plants, to data pletion of the Transcontinental Rail- globe for half a century. facilities for Facebook.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:19 May 10, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MY6.032 S09MYPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with SENATE May 9, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2769 With dedication and determination, list under section 505(j)(7) of the Federal pand support for police officer family serv- Ms. Brunow, successfully started a con- Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and for other ices, stress reduction, and suicide preven- struction company as a single mother purposes; to the Committee on Health, Edu- tion, and for other purposes. of three children in the middle of a re- cation, Labor, and Pensions. By Mr. GRAHAM, from the Committee on H.R. 1520. An act to amend the Public the Judiciary, with amendments: cession. Now, she is the owner of one of Health Service Act to provide for the publi- S. 1231. A bill to reauthorize the Bullet- the only woman-owned construction cation of a list of licensed biological prod- proof Vest Partnership Grant Program. businesses in America, a recipient of ucts, and for other purposes; to the Com- f the Midland Business Journal’s 40 mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and under 40, and a leader within her com- Pensions. EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEES munity. Today, Ms. Brunow has ex- f panded her business reach to include The following executive reports of serving as the head of H2W Apparel, a EXECUTIVE AND OTHER nominations were submitted: COMMUNICATIONS women’s active wear company. Addi- By Mr. GRAHAM for the Committee on the tionally, Ms. Brunow remains an active The following communications were Judiciary. mentor for women entrepreneurs and laid before the Senate, together with Jeffrey A. Rosen, of Virginia, to be Deputy advocate for female entrepreneurship. accompanying papers, reports, and doc- Attorney General. Ms. Brunow embodies what it means uments, and were referred as indicated: Jeffrey Vincent Brown, of Texas, to be to be an entrepreneur and small busi- United States District Judge for the South- EC–1254. A communication from the Assist- ern District of Texas. ness owner. Despite those telling her ant Secretary of Defense (Legislative Af- Brantley Starr, of Texas, to be United that it is not the right industry or not fairs), transmitting legislative proposals rel- States District Judge for the Northern Dis- the right time, Brunow Contracting ative to the ‘‘National Defense Authoriza- trict of Texas. quickly became a multimillion-dollar tion Act for Fiscal Year 2020’’; to the Com- Stephanie L. Haines, of Pennsylvania, to business with an A+ rating from the mittee on Armed Services. be United States District Judge for the West- EC–1255. A communication from the Assist- Better Business Bureau. Ms. Brunow ern District of Pennsylvania. ant Secretary, Office of Electricity, Depart- Robert J. Colville, of Pennsylvania, to be showed that, while it certainly is not ment of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to easy, it is possible to simultaneously United States District Judge for the Western law, a report entitled ‘‘Review of Recent District of Pennsylvania. build a business, be a great mother, Cost-Benefit Studies Related to Net Meter- Timothy J. Downing, of Oklahoma, to be volunteer as a mentor, and remain ing and Distributed Solar’’; to the Com- United States Attorney for the Western Dis- committed to your community. It is mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. trict of Oklahoma for the term of four years. my distinct pleasure to honor Ms. EC–1256. A communication from the Solic- William Travis Brown, Jr., of Louisiana, to Brunow and the entire team at Brunow itor, National Labor Relations Board, trans- be United States Marshal for the Middle Dis- mitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to trict of Louisiana for the term of four years. Contracting as the Senate Small Busi- a vacancy for the position of General Coun- ness of the Day. You make Iowa proud, Michael Blaine East, of North Carolina, to sel, National Labor Relations Board, re- be United States Marshal for the Eastern and I look forward to watching your ceived in the Office of the President of the ∑ District of North Carolina for the term of continued growth and success. Senate on May 8, 2019; to the Committee on four years. f Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. By Mr. BURR for the Select Committee on EC–1257. A communication from the Direc- MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE Intelligence. tor, Office of Civil Rights, Environmental Christopher Scolese, of New York, to be Di- At 10:33 a.m., a message from the Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant rector of the National Reconnaissance Of- House of Representatives, delivered by to law, the Agency’s fiscal year 2018 annual fice. Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- report relative to the Notification and Fed- eral Employee Antidiscrimination and Re- (Nominations without an asterisk nounced that the House has passed the taliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR Act); to the were reported with the recommenda- following bills, in which it requests the Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- tion that they be confirmed.) concurrence of the Senate: ernmental Affairs. f H.R. 1328. An act to establish the Office of EC–1258. A communication from the Execu- Internet Connectivity and Growth, and for tive Director, Interstate Commission on the INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND other purposes. Potomac River Basin, transmitting, pursu- JOINT RESOLUTIONS H.R. 1503. An act to amend the Federal ant to law, the Commission’s Seventy- The following bills and joint resolu- Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act regarding the Eighth Financial Statement for the period of tions were introduced, read the first list under section 505(j)(7) of the Federal October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018; to Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and for other the Committee on Homeland Security and and second times by unanimous con- purposes. Governmental Affairs. sent, and referred as indicated: H.R. 1520. An act to amend the Public EC–1259. A communication from the Acting By Mr. BOOZMAN (for himself and Mr. Health Service Act to provide for the publi- Deputy Solicitor, National Labor Relations TESTER): cation of a list of licensed biological prod- Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- S. 1381. A bill to modify the presumption of ucts, and for other purposes. port relative to a vacancy for the position of service connection for veterans who were ex- The message further announced that General Counsel, National Labor Relations posed to herbicide agents while serving in pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 6913, and the Board, received in the Office of the President the Armed Forces in Thailand during the order of the House of January 3, 2019, of the Senate on May 8, 2019; to the Com- Vietnam era, and for other purposes; to the the Speaker appoints the following mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. By Mrs. MURRAY: Members on the part of the House of mental Affairs. EC–1260. A communication from the Sec- S. 1382. A bill to designate and expand wil- Representatives to the Congressional- retary of Transportation, transmitting, pur- derness areas in Olympic National Forest in Executive Commission on the People’s suant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Annual Re- the State of Washington, and to designate Republic of China: Ms. KAPTUR of Ohio, port on Disability-Related Air Travel Com- certain rivers in Olympic National Forest Mr. SUOZZI of New York, Mr. plaints Received During Calendar Year 2017’’; and Olympic National Park as wild and sce- MALINOWSKI of New Jersey, Mr. to the Committee on Commerce, Science, nic rivers, and for other purposes; to the MCADAMS of Utah, Mr. SMITH of New and Transportation. Committee on Energy and Natural Re- sources. Jersey, and Mr. MAST of Florida. f By Mr. COTTON (for himself, Mrs. SHA- f REPORTS OF COMMITTEES HEEN, and Ms. MCSALLY): MEASURES REFERRED S. 1383. A bill to amend the The following reports of committees Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide a The following bills were read the first were submitted: guarantee of residency for registration of and the second times by unanimous By Mr. GRAHAM, from the Committee on businesses of spouses of members of the uni- consent, and referred as indicated: the Judiciary, with amendments: formed services, to improve occupational li- H.R. 1328. An act to establish the Office of S. 820. A bill to strengthen programs au- cense portability for military spouses Internet Connectivity and Growth, and for thorized under the Debbie Smith Act of 2004. through interstate compacts, and for other other purposes; to the Committee on Com- By Mr. GRAHAM, from the Committee on purposes; to the Committee on Armed Serv- merce, Science, and Transportation. the Judiciary, with an amendment: ices. H.R. 1503. An act to amend the Federal S. 998. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime By Mr. ROMNEY (for himself and Mr. Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act regarding the Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to ex- BRAUN):

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A bill to prohibit the awarding of a enue Code of 1986 to modify the definition of Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to im- contract or grant in excess of the simplified municipal solid waste; to the Committee on prove child care protections provided acquisition threshold unless the prospective Finance. through interstate background checks; to contractor or grantee certifies in writing to By Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself, Mrs. the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, the agency awarding the contract or grant FEINSTEIN, Mr. KING, Mr. BROWN, Mr. and Pensions. that the contractor or grantee has no seri- UDALL, Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. WYDEN, By Mrs. SHAHEEN: ously delinquent tax debts, and for other and Mr. BENNET): S. 1409. A bill to enhance the ability of the purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Se- S. 1397. A bill to amend the Help America Office of the National Ombudsman to assist Vote Act of 2002 to provide for a national curity and Governmental Affairs. small businesses in meeting regulatory re- Federal write-in absentee ballot for domestic By Mr. SCHUMER (for Mr. UDALL (for quirements and develop outreach initiatives use; to the Committee on Rules and Admin- himself, Mr. BENNET, Mr. HEINRICH, to promote awareness of the services the Of- istration. Mr. MARKEY, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. fice of the National Ombudsman provides, By Ms. CANTWELL: MERKLEY, Mr. BOOKER, Ms. HARRIS, S. 1398. A bill to promote the use of smart and for other purposes; to the Committee on and Mrs. FEINSTEIN)): technologies and systems in communities, Small Business and Entrepreneurship. S. 1386. A bill to modify the requirements and for other purposes; to the Committee on By Mr. MARKEY (for himself, Mr. SUL- applicable to locatable minerals on public Commerce, Science, and Transportation. LIVAN, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. KING, Ms. domain land, and for other purposes; to the By Mr. MERKLEY (for himself and Mr. COLLINS, Ms. MURKOWSKI, Ms. WAR- Committee on Energy and Natural Re- BURR): REN, Ms. HASSAN, and Mr. REED): sources. S. 1399. A bill to amend title VIII of the S. 1410. A bill to amend the Federal share By Mr. BRAUN (for himself and Ms. Public Health Services Act to revise and ex- of the fishing safety standards grants; to the SINEMA): tend nursing workforce development pro- Committee on Commerce, Science, and S. 1387. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- grams; to the Committee on Health, Edu- Transportation. cation Act of 1965 in order to improve the cation, Labor, and Pensions. By Mr. WHITEHOUSE (for himself, Ms. service obligation verification process for By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. HIRONO, and Mr. BLUMENTHAL): TEACH Grant recipients, and for other pur- CASEY, and Mr. BOOKER): S. 1411. A bill to amend title 28, United poses; to the Committee on Health, Edu- S. 1400. A bill to amend the Patient Protec- States Code, to require certain disclosures cation, Labor, and Pensions. tion and Affordable Care Act to preserve the related to amicus activities; to the Com- By Mr. PETERS (for himself and Mr. option of States to implement health care mittee on the Judiciary. JOHNSON): marketplaces, and for other purposes; to the By Mr. SCHUMER: S. 1388. A bill to manage supply chain risk Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and S. 1412. A bill to authorize veterans service through counterintelligence training, and for Pensions. organizations to solicit donations at post of- other purposes; to the Committee on Home- By Ms. DUCKWORTH: fices before and after Federal holidays; to land Security and Governmental Affairs. S. 1401. A bill to establish eligibility re- the Committee on Homeland Security and By Mr. SANDERS (for himself and Mr. quirements for education support profes- Governmental Affairs. HITEHOUSE sionals under the Family and Medical Leave W ): By Mr. SCHATZ (for himself and Ms. S. 1389. A bill to protect consumers from Act of 1993, and for other purposes; to the MURKOWSKI): usury; to the Committee on Banking, Hous- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and S. 1413. A bill to require the Secretary of ing, and Urban Affairs. Pensions. Defense to establish an initiative on improv- By Mr. SULLIVAN (for himself, Mr. By Ms. DUCKWORTH (for herself and ing the capacity of military criminal inves- BLUMENTHAL, Ms. DUCKWORTH, and Mrs. GILLIBRAND): tigative organizations to prevent child sex- Ms. MURKOWSKI): S. 1402. A bill to direct the Secretary of S. 1390. A bill to require plans for military Labor to recognize employers with a com- ual exploitation, and for other purposes; to installations for full military funeral honors mitment to helping employees balance work- the Committee on Armed Services. for veterans at such installations; to the place responsibilities and family obligations; By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Ms. WAR- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. to the Committee on Health, Education, REN, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, By Ms. BALDWIN (for herself, Mr. Labor, and Pensions. Mr. BROWN, Ms. HARRIS, Ms. HIRONO, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. MAR- BRAUN, Ms. MURKOWSKI, and Ms. By Ms. DUCKWORTH (for herself, Mr. KEY, Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. REED, Mr. SMITH): CASEY, Mr. DURBIN, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, S. 1391. A bill to require reporting regard- and Mr. VAN HOLLEN): SANDERS, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. VAN ing certain drug price increases, and for S. 1403. A bill to amend the Child Care Ac- HOLLEN, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, and Ms. other purposes; to the Committee on Health, cess Means Parents in School Program under HASSAN): Education, Labor, and Pensions. the Higher Education Act of 1965; to the S. 1414. A bill to provide bankruptcy relief By Mr. SULLIVAN (for himself and Mr. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and for student borrowers; to the Committee on Pensions. TESTER): the Judiciary. S. 1392. A bill to direct the Comptroller By Ms. DUCKWORTH (for herself and By Mr. MANCHIN (for himself, Mr. General of the United States to conduct an Mr. CASEY): CORNYN, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. CRUZ, assessment of the responsibilities, workload, S. 1404. A bill to amend the Public Health Mr. TILLIS, and Ms. HARRIS): Service Act to address the increased burden and vacancy rates of suicide prevention coor- S. 1415. A bill to require the Director of the that maintaining the health and hygiene of dinators of the Department of Veterans Af- Office of Management and Budget to imme- infants and toddlers places on families in fairs, and for other purposes; to the Com- diately release certain grant funds awarded need, the resultant adverse health effects on for mitigation activities under the Commu- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. children and families, and the limited child By Mr. MERKLEY (for himself and Mr. nity Development Block Grant program, and care options available for infants and tod- for other purposes; to the Committee on BROWN): dlers who lack sufficient diapers, and for S. 1393. A bill to prohibit Members of Con- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. other purposes; to the Committee on Fi- By Mr. CORNYN (for himself and Mr. gress from purchasing or selling certain in- nance. BLUMENTHAL): vestments, and for other purposes; to the By Mr. DAINES (for himself, Mr. Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- S. 1416. A bill to amend the Federal Trade CRAMER, Mrs. CAPITO, and Mr. GARD- ernmental Affairs. Commission Act to prohibit anticompetitive NER): By Ms. BALDWIN (for herself, Ms. KLO- S. 1405. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- behaviors by drug product manufacturers, BUCHAR, Mrs. MURRAY, Ms. STABE- enue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for and for other purposes; to the Committee on NOW, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, production of refined coal; to the Committee the Judiciary. Mr. WYDEN, and Mr. MURPHY): on Finance. By Mr. WICKER: S. 1394. A bill to provide collective bar- By Mr. TILLIS (for himself and Mr. S. 1417. A bill to reauthorize activities of gaining rights for public safety officers em- BURR): the Maritime Administration, and for other ployed by States or their political subdivi- S. 1406. A bill to revise the boundaries of a purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, sions; to the Committee on Health, Edu- unit of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Science, and Transportation. cation, Labor, and Pensions. Resources System in Topsail, North Caro- By Mr. MURPHY (for himself, Mr. By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, Mr. lina, and for other purposes; to the Com- BLUMENTHAL, and Mr. SANDERS): BLUMENTHAL, and Mr. CASEY): mittee on Environment and Public Works. S. 1418. A bill to establish the Strength in S. 1395. A bill to amend title 18, United By Mr. LEE: Diversity Program, and for other purposes; States Code, to prohibit the purchase of cer- S. 1407. A bill to amend title 49, United to the Committee on Health, Education, tain firearms by individuals under 21 years of States Code, to add definitions for the terms Labor, and Pensions.

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A resolution condemning sor of S. 286, a bill to amend title XVIII S. 560 Brunei’s dramatic human rights backsliding; of the Social Security Act to provide to the Committee on Foreign Relations. At the request of Ms. BALDWIN, the for the coverage of marriage and fam- names of the Senator from Rhode Is- By Mr. PETERS (for himself and Ms. ily therapist services and mental land (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) and the Senator STABENOW): health counselor services under part B S. Res. 199. A resolution honoring the life from Indiana (Mr. BRAUN) were added and legacy of Judge Damon Jerome Keith; of the Medicare program, and for other as cosponsors of S. 560, a bill to amend considered and agreed to. purposes. the Public Health Service Act, the Em- By Mr. BLUNT (for himself and Ms. S. 289 ployee Retirement Income Security KLOBUCHAR): At the request of Mr. GARDNER, the Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue S. Res. 200. A resolution authorizing the name of the Senator from North Caro- taking of a photograph in the Senate Cham- Code of 1986 to require that group and lina (Mr. TILLIS) was withdrawn as a ber; considered and agreed to. individual health insurance coverage cosponsor of S. 289, a bill to amend f and group health plans provide cov- title XVIII of the Social Security Act erage for treatment of a congenital ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS to support rural residency training anomaly or birth defect. funding that is equitable for all States, S. 63 and for other purposes. S. 569 At the request of Mr. WHITEHOUSE, At the request of Mr. GARDNER, the At the request of Mr. YOUNG, the the name of the Senator from Indiana name of the Senator from Wyoming names of the Senator from Arkansas (Mr. BRAUN) was added as a cosponsor (Mr. BARRASSO) was added as a cospon- (Mr. BOOZMAN) and the Senator from of S. 63, a bill to implement the rec- sor of S. 289, supra. Georgia (Mr. PERDUE) were added as co- ommendations of the Joint Select S. 383 sponsors of S. 569, a bill to direct the Committee on Budget and Appropria- Secretary of Transportation to issue tions Process Reform. At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the name of the Senator from North Da- regulations relating to commercial S. 151 kota (Mr. HOEVEN) was added as a co- motor vehicle drivers under the age of At the request of Mr. THUNE, the sponsor of S. 383, a bill to support car- 21, and for other purposes. names of the Senator from New Jersey bon dioxide utilization and direct air S. 670 (Mr. BOOKER) and the Senator from capture research, to facilitate the per- At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the Idaho (Mr. RISCH) were added as co- mitting and development of carbon name of the Senator from Washington sponsors of S. 151, a bill to deter crimi- capture, utilization, and sequestration nal robocall violations and improve en- (Mrs. MURRAY) was added as a cospon- projects and carbon dioxide pipelines, sor of S. 670, a bill to make daylight forcement of section 227(b) of the Com- and for other purposes. munications Act of 1934, and for other savings time permanent, and for other S. 386 purposes. purposes. At the request of Mr. LEE, the name S. 743 S. 191 of the Senator from Utah (Mr. ROMNEY) At the request of Mr. ISAKSON, the At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the was added as a cosponsor of S. 386, a name of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. name of the Senator from Rhode Island bill to amend the Immigration and Na- SCHATZ) was added as a cosponsor of S. (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) was added as a co- tionality Act to eliminate the per- 743, a bill to award a Congressional sponsor of S. 191, a bill to direct the country numerical limitation for em- Gold Medal to the soldiers of the 5307th Secretary of Defense to include in peri- ployment-based immigrants, to in- Composite Unit (Provisional), com- odic health assessments, separation crease the per-country numerical limi- monly known as ‘‘Merrill’s Maraud- history and physical examinations, and tation for family-sponsored immi- ers’’, in recognition of their bravery other assessments an evaluation of grants, and for other purposes. whether a member of the Armed Forces and outstanding service in the jungles S. 434 has been exposed to open burn pits or of Burma during World War II. At the request of Mr. BRAUN, the toxic airborne chemicals, and for other name of the Senator from North Da- S. 867 purposes. kota (Mr. HOEVEN) was added as a co- At the request of Ms. HASSAN, the S. 203 sponsor of S. 434, a bill to provide for a name of the Senator from Illinois (Ms. At the request of Mr. CRAPO, the report on the maintenance of Federal DUCKWORTH) was added as a cosponsor names of the Senator from Massachu- land holdings under the jurisdiction of of S. 867, a bill to protect students of setts (Mr. MARKEY), the Senator from the Secretary of the Interior. institutions of higher education and Maine (Ms. COLLINS), the Senator from S. 510 the taxpayer investment in institu- Washington (Mrs. MURRAY) and the At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the tions of higher education by improving Senator from West Virginia (Mr. name of the Senator from Hawaii (Ms. oversight and accountability of institu- MANCHIN) were added as cosponsors of HIRONO) was added as a cosponsor of S. tions of higher education, particularly S. 203, a bill to amend the Internal 510, a bill to amend the Communica- for-profit colleges, improving protec- Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently tions Act of 1934 to provide for certain tions for students and borrowers, and extend the railroad track maintenance requirements relating to charges for ensuring the integrity of postsecondary credit, and for other purposes. internet, television, and voice services, education programs, and for other pur- S. 257 and for other purposes. poses. At the request of Mr. TESTER, the S. 518 S. 880 name of the Senator from Minnesota At the request of Ms. CANTWELL, the At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the (Ms. SMITH) was added as a cosponsor name of the Senator from Wisconsin names of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. of S. 257, a bill to provide for rental as- (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a cosponsor ROSEN) and the Senator from South sistance for homeless or at-risk Indian of S. 518, a bill to amend title XVIII of Carolina (Mr. SCOTT) were added as co- veterans, and for other purposes. the Social Security Act to provide for sponsors of S. 880, a bill to provide out- S. 277 Medicare coverage of certain reach and reporting on comprehensive At the request of Ms. HIRONO, the lymphedema compression treatment Alzheimer’s disease care planning serv- name of the Senator from Illinois (Ms. items as items of durable medical ices furnished under the Medicare pro- DUCKWORTH) was added as a cosponsor equipment. gram.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:17 May 10, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MY6.020 S09MYPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with SENATE S2772 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 9, 2019 S. 916 (Mrs. HYDE-SMITH) was added as a co- tions at post offices before and after At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the sponsor of S. 1223, a bill to amend title Federal holidays; to the Committee on names of the Senator from Massachu- XVIII of the Social Security Act to Homeland Security and Governmental setts (Ms. WARREN) and the Senator provide for the non-application of Affairs. from New Hampshire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) Medicare competitive acquisition rates Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask were added as cosponsors of S. 916, a to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs unanimous consent that the text of the bill to improve Federal efforts with re- and accessories. bill be printed in the RECORD. There being no objection, the text of spect to the prevention of maternal S. 1231 mortality, and for other purposes. the bill was ordered to be printed in At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the the RECORD, as follows: S. 966 name of the Senator from California S. 1412 At the request of Mr. PORTMAN, the (Ms. HARRIS) was added as a cosponsor Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- name of the Senator from Louisiana of S. 1231, a bill to reauthorize the Bul- (Mr. CASSIDY) was added as a cosponsor resentatives of the United States of America in letproof Vest Partnership Grant Pro- Congress assembled, of S. 966, a bill to amend title XVIII of gram. the Social Security Act to modernize SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. S. 1317 This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Restoring the physician self-referral prohibitions Access, Improving Service to Enable Vet- to promote care coordination in the At the request of Ms. MURKOWSKI, the name of the Senator from North Da- erans Engaging To Fundraise Act of 2019’’ or merit-based incentive payment system the ‘‘RAISE VET FUND Act’’. kota (Mr. CRAMER) was added as a co- and to facilitate physician practice SEC. 2. SOLICITATION BY VETERANS SERVICE participation in alternative payment sponsor of S. 1317, a bill to facilitate ORGANIZATIONS AT POST OFFICES. models under the Medicare program, the availability, development, and en- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 404 of title 39, and for other purposes. vironmentally responsible production United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: S. 1004 of domestic resources to meet national material or critical mineral needs, and ‘‘(f) SOLICITATION BY VETERANS SERVICE At the request of Mr. PETERS, the ORGANIZATIONS AT POST OFFICES.— name of the Senator from Delaware for other purposes. ‘‘(1) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection— (Mr. CARPER) was added as a cosponsor S. 1326 ‘‘(A) the term ‘business day’ means a day of S. 1004, a bill to increase the number At the request of Mr. HOEVEN, the on which a post office is open; of U.S. Customs and Border Protection name of the Senator from North Da- ‘‘(B) the term ‘Federal holiday’ means— ‘‘(i) a legal public holiday under section Office of Field Operations officers and kota (Mr. CRAMER) was added as a co- sponsor of S. 1326, a bill to amend the 6103(a) of title 5; and support staff and to require reports ‘‘(ii) Flag Day, as designated under section that identify staffing, infrastructure, Animal Health Protection Act to es- 110 of title 36; and equipment needed to enhance secu- tablish a grant program for research on ‘‘(C) the term ‘holiday period’ means the rity at ports of entry. chronic wasting disease, and for other period beginning 2 business days before, and S. 1044 purposes. ending 2 business days after, a Federal holi- At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the S. 1354 day; and ‘‘(D) the term ‘veterans service organiza- names of the Senator from Massachu- At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the tion’ means an organization recognized by setts (Mr. MARKEY) and the Senator name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the rep- from Texas (Mr. CORNYN) were added as BROWN) was added as a cosponsor of S. resentation of veterans under section 5902 of cosponsors of S. 1044, a bill to impose 1354, a bill to require certain protec- title 38. sanctions with respect to foreign traf- tions for student loan borrowers, and ‘‘(2) AUTHORIZATION.—The Postal Service fickers of illicit opioids, and for other for other purposes. shall permit a veterans service organization to solicit donations by distributing items purposes. S. 1370 S. 1081 that are symbols for veterans at a post office At the request of Mr. CASSIDY, the on any business day during a holiday pe- At the request of Mr. MANCHIN, the names of the Senator from New Hamp- names of the Senator from New Jersey riod.’’. shire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) and the Senator (b) REGULATIONS.—Not later than 90 days (Mr. BOOKER) and the Senator from from Delaware (Mr. CARPER) were after the date of enactment of this Act, the Connecticut (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) were added as cosponsors of S. 1370, a bill to United States Postal Service shall promul- added as cosponsors of S. 1081, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of gate regulations governing the use of post of- amend title 54, United States Code, to fices by veterans service organizations, in- 1986 to treat certain military survivor provide permanent, dedicated funding cluding with respect to scheduling, under benefits as earned income for purposes for the Land and Water Conservation subsection (f) of section 404 of title 39, United of the kiddie tax. Fund, and for other purposes. States Code, as added by subsection (a). S. RES. 120 (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Subsection (f) of sec- S. 1126 tion 404 of title 39, United States Code, as At the request of Mrs. CAPITO, the At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the added by subsection (a), shall take effect on names of the Senator from Mississippi name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. the date that is 120 days after the date of en- (Mrs. HYDE-SMITH) and the Senator ISAKSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. actment of this Act. from Connecticut (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) Res. 120, a resolution opposing efforts were added as cosponsors of S. 1126, a to delegitimize the State of Israel and By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Ms. bill to provide better care for Ameri- the Global Boycott, Divestment, and WARREN, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. cans living with Alzheimer’s disease Sanctions Movement targeting Israel. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BROWN, Ms. HARRIS, Ms. HIRONO, Ms. KLO- and related dementias and their care- S. RES. 176 BUCHAR, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. MAR- givers, while accelerating progress to- At the request of Mr. HAWLEY, the ward prevention strategies, disease name of the Senator from Texas (Mr. KEY, Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. REED, Mr. SANDERS, Mrs. SHAHEEN, modifying treatments, and, ultimately, CRUZ) was added as a cosponsor of S. a cure. Res. 176, a resolution condemning the Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. WHITE- HOUSE, and Ms. HASSAN): S. 1163 terrorist attacks on Christian wor- S. 1414. A bill to provide bankruptcy At the request of Mr. CRAPO, the shipers in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, relief for student borrowers; to the name of the Senator from New Hamp- April 21, 2019, and standing with the Committee on the Judiciary. shire (Ms. HASSAN) was added as a co- Government of Sri Lanka to encourage Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask sponsor of S. 1163, a bill to amend the the protection and preservation of reli- unanimous consent that the text of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to pro- gious liberties. bill be printed in the RECORD. vide for an exclusion for assistance pro- f There being no objection, the text of vided to participants in certain veteri- STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED the bill was ordered to be printed in nary student loan repayment or for- the RECORD, as follows: BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS giveness programs. S. 1414 S. 1223 By Mr. SCHUMER: Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- At the request of Mr. PORTMAN, the S. 1412. A bill to authorize veterans resentatives of the United States of America in name of the Senator from Mississippi service organizations to solicit dona- Congress assembled,

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AMENDMENTS. national obligations under ‘‘international nominated to the United States District (a) EXCEPTION TO DISCHARGE.—Section 523 human rights instruments, including with Court for the Eastern District of Michigan in of title 11, United States Code, is amended in regard to sexual minorities, religious mi- 1967 by President Lyndon Johnson and served subsection (a), by striking paragraph (8). norities and non-believers,’’ and suggesting as the District Court’s first African Amer- (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section visa bans and asset freezes should the laws ican chief judge from 1975 to 1977; 1328(a)(2) of title 11, United States Code, is not be repealed; Whereas Judge Damon Keith became the amended by striking ‘‘(8),’’. Whereas the United Nations and inter- sixth African American to serve on the SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION OF national human rights organizations have United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth AMENDMENTS. denounced the laws, arguing they amount to Circuit when he was nominated by President (a) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Except as provided in torture and a violation of human rights; Jimmy Carter in 1977, and he served as sen- subsection (b), this Act and the amendments Whereas United Nations High Commis- ior judge on the court from May 1, 1995, until made by this Act shall take effect on the sioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet his passing; date of enactment of this Act. urged Brunei to repeal the laws, which in- Whereas, in a 1970 decision, Judge Damon (b) APPLICATION OF AMENDMENTS.—The clude punishments she called ‘‘cruel, inhu- Keith upheld the civil rights of students in amendments made by this Act shall apply man, and degrading’’ and a ‘‘serious setback Pontiac, Michigan, when he ordered a bus only with respect to cases commenced under for human rights protections.’’; policy and new boundaries for schools in title 11, United States Code, on or after the Whereas Human Rights Watch stated, Pontiac, Michigan, in order to end racial seg- date of enactment of this Act. ‘‘Brunei’s new penal code is barbaric to the regation; f core, imposing archaic punishments for acts Whereas Judge Damon Keith defended the that shouldn’t even be crimes. . .Sultan protections guaranteed under the Fourth SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS Hassanal should immediately suspend ampu- Amendment to the Constitution of the tations, stoning, and all other rights-abusing United States when he held in United States provisions and punishments.’’; v. Sinclair, 321 F. Supp. 1074 (E.D. Mich. 1971) SENATE RESOLUTION 198—CON- Whereas Amnesty International stated, that the United States Government must ob- DEMNING BRUNEI’S DRAMATIC ‘‘Brunei’s Penal Code is a deeply flawed piece tain a warrant before beginning domestic HUMAN RIGHTS BACKSLIDING of legislation containing a range of provi- electronic surveillance, and that landmark Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. YOUNG, sions that violate human rights. . .As well decision was unanimously upheld by the Su- as imposing cruel, inhuman and degrading preme Court of the United States; Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. RUBIO, and Mr. VAN punishments, it blatantly restricts the Whereas, in Garrett v. City of Hamtramck, HOLLEN) submitted the following reso- rights to freedom of expression, religion and 394 F. Supp. 1151 (E.D. Mich. 1975), Judge lution; which was referred to the Com- belief, and codifies discrimination against Damon Keith ruled against housing discrimi- mittee on Foreign Relations: women and girls.’’; and nation and ordered the city of Hamtramck, S. RES. 198 Whereas the United Nations High Commis- Michigan, to relocate approximately 500 Af- Whereas Brunei has been led since 1967 by sioner for Human Rights has also noted that rican Americans who had been displaced by one of the world’s longest-reigning absolute the implementation of these discriminatory federally supported urban renewal projects; monarchs, Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah; laws will drive people underground and out Whereas Judge Damon Keith worked Whereas Brunei gained independence in of reach of life-saving HIV treatment and throughout his career to safeguard the civil 1984; prevention services, increases stigma, and liberties, civil rights, and voting rights of all Whereas emergency powers in place in gives license to discrimination, violence, and people of the United States while opposing Brunei since 1962 allow the sultan to govern harassment: Now, therefore, be it housing, employment, and racial discrimina- with few limitations to his authority; Resolved, That the Senate— tion; Whereas, according to the United States (1) condemns the Government of Brunei’s Whereas Judge Damon Keith has received Department of State Brunei 2018 Human further criminalization and barbaric punish- more than 40 honorary degrees as well as the Rights Report, human rights issues included ments regarding sexual orientation, adul- Spingarn Medal from the National Associa- censorship, interferences with the rights of tery, and relations between persons of the tion for the Advancement of Colored People, peaceful assembly and freedom of associa- same sex; the highest honor awarded by the organiza- tion, crimes involving violence or threats (2) calls on the Government of Brunei to tion for distinguished achievement, and the targeting homosexuality, and exploitation of expeditiously repeal such measures; and Edward J. Devitt Distinguished Service to foreign workers, including through forced (3) supports the withdrawal and denial of Justice Award, the highest award that can be labor; United States visas for any Brunei official bestowed on a member of the Federal judici- Whereas Brunei’s media are neither free responsible for passage or implementation of ary; nor diverse, with broadcasting dominated by such laws until they are repealed. Whereas Judge Damon Keith inspired gen- the state and private media owned or con- f erations of lawyers that served under him as clerks and influenced the State of Michigan trolled by the royal family; SENATE RESOLUTION 199—HON- Whereas homosexuality has been illegal in for decades; and Brunei, carrying a punishment of up to ten ORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY Whereas Judge Damon Keith, who coined years in prison; OF JUDGE DAMON JEROME the phrase ‘‘democracies die behind closed Whereas in 2013, the Government of Brunei KEITH doors’’, will be remembered for his dedica- announced it was imposing new laws that in- Mr. PETERS (for himself and Ms. tion to upholding the Constitution of the cluded harsher punishments of death by United States and his commitment to jus- STABENOW) submitted the following tice: Now, therefore, be it stoning for adultery and homosexual rela- resolution; which was considered and tions; Resolved, That the Senate honors the life Whereas international condemnation re- agreed to: and legacy of Judge Damon Jerome Keith sulted in a delay in carrying out the provi- S. RES. 199 and his dedication to upholding civil rights. sions; Whereas Judge Damon Keith was born on f Whereas, in March 2019, the Government of July 4, 1922, in Detroit, Michigan, and died at SENATE RESOLUTION 200—AU- Brunei announced it was going forward with his home in Detroit, Michigan, surrounded the penal code to take effect April 3, 2019; by family and loved ones, on April 28, 2019; THORIZING THE TAKING OF A Whereas the law includes, among other Whereas Judge Damon Keith received a PHOTOGRAPH IN THE SENATE things, death by stoning for male same-sex bachelor of arts from West Virginia State CHAMBER relations, adultery, and blasphemy, amputa- University, a juris doctor from Howard Uni- Mr. BLUNT (for himself and Ms. KLO- tion of limbs for theft, caning for female versity School of Law, and a master of laws BUCHAR) submitted the following reso- same-sex relations, and criminalization of from Wayne State University Law School; exposure of children to the beliefs and prac- Whereas Judge Damon Keith served in the lution; which was considered and tices of differing religions; United States Army from 1943 to 1946, when agreed to: Whereas, on April 2, 2019, the Department he was discharged as a sergeant; S. RES. 200 of State said Brunei’s new laws and associ- Whereas Judge Damon Keith devoted his Resolved, That paragraph 1 of rule IV of the ated penalties run ‘‘counter to its inter- life to public service and served more than 50 Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing national human rights obligations including years on the Federal bench, where he was a of the United States Capitol and Senate Of- with respect to torture or other cruel, inhu- champion for civil rights and individual lib- fice Buildings (prohibiting the taking of pic- man or degrading treatment or punish- erties for all; tures in the Senate Chamber) be temporarily ment’’; Whereas Judge Damon Keith served as one suspended for the sole and specific purpose of Whereas, on April 18, 2019, the European of the first cochairmen of the Michigan Civil permitting the Senate Photographic Studio Parliament adopted a resolution strongly Rights Commission at its inception in 1964, to photograph the Senate in actual session

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Res. 200) was MEET OF JUDGE DAMON JEROME KEITH agreed to. Mr. ROBERTS. Mr. President, I have Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I (The resolution is printed in today’s 3 requests for committees to meet dur- ask unanimous consent that the Sen- RECORD under ‘‘Submitted Resolu- ing today’s session of the Senate. They ate proceed to the immediate consider- tions.’’) have the approval of the Majority and ation of S. Res. 199, submitted earlier f Minority leaders. today. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ORDERS FOR MONDAY, MAY 13, 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Sen- clerk will report the resolution by 2019 ate, the following committees are au- title. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I thorized to meet during today’s session The legislative clerk read as follows: ask unanimous consent that when the of the Senate: A resolution (S. Res. 199) honoring the life Senate completes its business today, it COMMITTEE ON FINANCE and legacy of Judge Damon Jerome Keith. adjourn until 3 p.m., Monday, May 13; The Committee on Finance is author- There being no objection, the Senate further, that following the prayer and ized to meet during the session of the proceeded to consider the resolution. pledge, the morning hour be deemed Senate on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at 9:30 Mr. MCCONNELL. I further ask expired, the Journal of proceedings be a.m., to conduct a hearing on the fol- unanimous consent that the resolution approved to date, the time for the two lowing nominations: David Fabian be agreed to, the preamble be agreed leaders be reserved for their use later Black, of North Dakota, to be Deputy to, and the motions to reconsider be in the day, morning business be closed, Commissioner of Social Security, and considered made and laid upon the and the Senate proceed to executive Emin Toro, of Virginia, to be a Judge table with no intervening action or de- session and resume consideration of of the United States Tax Court. bate. the Truncale nomination; finally, not- COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without withstanding the provisions of rule The Committee on the Judiciary is objection, it is so ordered. XXII, the cloture motions filed during authorized to meet during the session The resolution (S. Res. 199) was today’s session of the Senate ripen at of the Senate on Thursday, May 9, 2019, agreed to. 5:30 p.m., Monday, May 13. at 10 a.m., to conduct a business meet- The preamble was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ing on pending legislation and the (The resolution, with its preamble, is objection, it is so ordered. hearing on the following nominations: printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- f Jeffrey Vincent Brown, to be United mitted Resolutions.’’) ADJOURNMENT UNTIL MONDAY, States District Judge for the Southern f MAY 13, 2019, AT 3 P.M. District of Texas, Robert J. Colville, and Stephanie L. Haines, both to be a AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF A Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, if United States District Judge for the PHOTOGRAPH IN THE SENATE there is no further business to come be- Western District of Pennsylvania, CHAMBER fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- Brantley Starr, to be United States Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I sent that it stand adjourned under the District Judge for the Northern Dis- ask unanimous consent that the Sen- previous order. trict of Texas, and Jeffrey A. Rosen, of ate proceed to the consideration of S. There being no objection, the Senate, Virginia, to be Deputy Attorney Gen- Res. 200, submitted earlier today. at 3:45 p.m., adjourned until Monday, eral, Timothy J. Downing, to be United The PRESIDING OFFICER. The May 13, 2019, at 3 p.m. States Attorney for the Western Dis- clerk will report the resolution by f trict of Oklahoma, William Travis title. Brown, Jr., to be United States Mar- The legislative clerk read as follows: CONFIRMATION shal for the Middle District of Lou- A resolution (S. Res. 200) authorizing the Executive nomination confirmed by isiana, and Michael Blaine East, to be taking of a photograph in the Senate Cham- the Senate May 9, 2019: ber. United States Marshal for the Eastern THE JUDICIARY District of North Carolina, all of the There being no objection, the Senate MICHAEL H. PARK, OF NEW YORK, TO BE UNITED Department of Justice. proceeded to consider the resolution. STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE SECOND CIRCUIT.

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RECOGNIZING BETTY COOPER OF PRESSLEY, CEDRIC RICHMOND, LISA BLUNT OUR COMMUNITY SALUTES BROWNING ROCHESTER, BOBBY L. RUSH, BENNIE G. HONOREES THOMPSON, MARC VEASEY, and Senators CORY HON. GREG GIANFORTE BOOKER and KAMALA D. HARRIS, to honor the HON. LEE M. ZELDIN OF MONTANA life of a great public servant, Judge Damon J. OF NEW YORK Keith. For over half a century, Judge Keith IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fought for justice, transparency, and civil lib- Thursday, May 9, 2019 erties, setting an example for generations to Thursday, May 9, 2019 Mr. GIANFORTE. Madam Speaker, with come. Mr. ZELDIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today Mother’s Day around the corner, I rise today Judge Keith was born on July 4, 1922—a to pay special tribute to forty-three exemplary to honor Betty Cooper of Browning for her ad- fitting date for someone who so staunchly be- young men and women from the First Con- vocacy for families and mental health services lieved in American Democracy. The grandson gressional District of New York who have cho- as well as for being named Montana’s 2019 of slaves, Judge Keith was a champion for ra- sen to serve their country in the various Mother of the Year by American Mothers. cial equality. As he grew up in Detroit, he no- branches of the Armed Forces of the United Betty Cooper is the mother of five, a grand- ticed that there were no African Americans in States. These courageous individuals will put mother, and an enrolled member of the Black- positions of power. He served in a segregated their lives on hold to ensure the security and feet Tribe. She was born and raised in Brown- unit in World War II. Judge Keith always un- welfare of their fellow Americans. Their un- ing. In 1963, Betty moved to the San Fran- derstood his importance in creating a more wavering patriotism, dedication to our nation’s cisco Bay area with her husband and children. just nation. values and sacrifice in defense of our great There, she became involved in substance Damon attended Howard University, where nation is inspiring. Each of the following stu- abuse prevention and treatment in the Indian he was mentored by future Supreme Court dents has my deepest appreciation for their community. She helped establish the Amer- Justice Thurgood Marshall. In 1967, he was service to our country, and I ask my col- ican Indian Family Healing Center in Oakland, nominated to a seat on the United States Dis- leagues to join me in personally recognizing: CA, and served as director for a decade. trict Court for the Eastern District of Michigan Army, Gabriel Bernal, Bellport; Army, Ayden Returning home to Montana, she helped es- by President Johnson. This nomination came De Grijze, Bellport; Army, Trinity Gilkey, Wil- tablish the Pikuni Family Healing Center in at the suggestion of Michigan Senator Philip liam Floyd; Army, Justin Guimarra, Longwood; Starr School. Hart, the namesake of the Hart Senate Office Army, Brian Kavanaugh, Bellport; Army, Evan Betty was among over two dozen prominent Building. As a federal judge, Damon worked to Marchese, William Floyd; Army, Ryan Murphy, Native American advocates featured in Sur- end segregation in Michigan. He ordered for Patchogue-Medford; Army, Johnathan Patter- viving in Two Worlds: Contemporary Native the bussing of ten thousand African American son, Bellport; Army, Jose Rincon, Longwood; American Voices, a book by Lois Crozier- students in Pontiac to achieve racial integra- Army, Sean Rodriguez, Bellport; Army, Maria Hogle and Darryl Babe Wilson. tion. He also ordered the city of Hamtramck to Sanabria, Sayville; Army, Derek Smith, William Betty has served on the Blackfeet Tribal relocate 500 African Americans who were dis- Floyd; Army, Devin Stinsman, William Floyd; Business Council and has been an advocate placed during a federally supported urban re- Army, Jahdeba Williams, William Floyd; for individuals with mental illness. newal project. Marines, Danyel Anderson, William Floyd; American Mothers, a non-profit organization These decisions were not popular at the Marines, Amy Barbecho, William Floyd; Ma- founded in 1935, named Betty Montana’s time, and often resulted in Judge Keith receiv- rines, Evan Berkemeyer, William Floyd; Ma- Mother of the Year for 2019. In her recent ad- ing death threats. He never backed down, rines, Brandon Bratchie, William Floyd; Ma- dress at the group’s annual meeting, Betty however, saying: ‘‘I don’t scare easily.’’ In rines, Anthony Cespedes, Patchogue-Medford; said, ‘‘Love our children; look them in the eye; 1977, he was nominated by President Carter Marines, Matthew Dugan, Patchogue-Medford; hug them close and tell them you love them. to a seat on the United States Court of Ap- Marines, Jefferson Guerra, William Floyd; Ma- When a child knows they are loved, everything peals for the Sixth Circuit, a position he held rines, Christopher Hlavaty, Sayville; Marines, else falls in place. Each of our children is a until his passing on April 28, 2019. Dylan Lauer, Patchogue-Medford; Marines, gift to us from the Creator.’’ Judge Keith was a champion for govern- Maximus Maizus, Sayville; Marines, Patrick Madam Speaker, truer words were never ment transparency. In his most famous case, Malone, Patchogue-Medford; Marines, spoken. he ruled that the Nixon Administration had Salaahaddeen Poulos, William Floyd; Marines, Madam Speaker, for her dedication to fam- acted unlawfully when issuing domestic wire- Tristan Soto, William Floyd; Marines, Aaron ily, advocacy for mental health services, and taps, a decision which was unanimously by Speeding, Longwood; Marines, Serina Wong, leadership in the Indian community, I recog- the Supreme Court. In 2002, he issued an Longwood; nize Betty Cooper for her spirit of Montana. opinion on the secret deportation hearings for Navy, Anthony DeCarlo, Patchogue-Med- f alleged terrorists following the September 11th ford; Navy, Ryan Havel, Patchogue-Medford; attacks. In another unanimous decision, he Navy, Pedro Hernandez, William Floyd; Navy, HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY wrote: ‘‘Democracies die behind closed Deyby Lituma Pucha, William Floyd; Navy, OF JUDGE DAMON J. KEITH doors.’’ These wise words remind us that the Ivan Lopez, Bellport; Navy, Jeffrey McFarland, United States is a government of the people, Longwood; Navy, Anthony Musorofiti, Sayville; HON. BRENDA L. LAWRENCE by the people, and for the people. Navy, Dominic O’Brien, Bayport Blue Point; OF MICHIGAN At the age of 94, Judge Keith was a firm Navy, Wayne Snyder, Longwood; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES supporter of voting rights, dissenting against Air Force, Lynda Carman, Longwood; Air voting restrictions in Ohio. He cited the sac- Force, Joseph Cortes, William Floyd; Air Thursday, May 9, 2019 rifices made by generations of civil rights lead- Force, Richard Downes, Longwood; Eastport Mrs. LAWRENCE. Madam Speaker, on be- ers and refused to let voters be silenced after South Manor; Air National Guard, Carson half of myself and Representative JOHN LEWIS, decades of struggle and perseverance. Judge Nagle, Bellport; Air National Guard, Ashley along with my colleagues, Representatives Keith spent every single day committed to Raino, Longwood. KAREN BASs, ALMA ADAMS, COLIN ALLRED, helping our country respect the dignity, worth, These enlistees will be recognized on May G.K. BUTTERFIELD, ANDRE´ CARSON, YVETTE D. and equality of every human being—whether it 15, 2019, at the 5th Annual ‘‘Our Community CLARKE, WM. LACY CLAY, EMANUEL CLEAVER, was their right to vote, education, housing, Salutes Brookhaven Town Enlistee Cere- MARCIA L. FUDGE, ALCEE L. HASTINGS, HAKEEM employment, or privacy. mony’’ at Sunset Harbor in Patchogue, N.Y. JEFFRIES, EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, ROBIN Judge Keith will be sorely missed, but his Madam Speaker, we, as a nation, are ex- KELLY, GWEN MOORE, ELEANOR HOLMES NOR- years of tireless service as a champion for traordinarily grateful to each and every one of TON, DONALD M. PAYNE, JR., AYANNA civil rights will never be forgotten. these forty-three individuals for answering the

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In the District, we’ve dedication, and hard work. wish them the best of luck in their respective created and built invaluable relationships and f branches and in all of their future endeavors. resolved hundreds of constituent cases. HAPPY RETIREMENT TO DR. f Ann has been such a trustworthy and steady right hand to me. I cannot imagine the FRANK AYERS INTRODUCTION OF THE FEDERAL past five years without her superb guidance, REIMBURSEMENT BILL unmatched political savvy, and unyielding sup- HON. PAUL A. GOSAR port. OF ARIZONA HON. ED CASE I have been fortunate to be warmly con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF HAWAII nected to Ann’s husband, John, and her three Thursday, May 9, 2019 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES children, Liza, Griffin, and Nikki. I am grateful Mr. GOSAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today Thursday, May 9, 2019 to them for their patience and support. On be- to honor Dr. Frank Ayers for his remarkable Mr. CASE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to half of the American people, the people of Vir- career in education and his dedicated service introduce my bill, which would ensure all fed- ginia’s Eighth District, and on behalf of the to the Prescott, Arizona community. Dr. Ayers eral employees are treated fairly and are reim- team that Ann has remarkably led over the is the 7th Chancellor of Embry-Riddle Aero- bursed in a timely manner for travel expenses past five years, I am truly grateful for her serv- nautical University’s Prescott, Arizona Cam- during a shutdown. ice. While I am saddened to see her leave, I pus. He is a preeminent example of an educa- Good government includes ensuring that have no doubt she will continue to inspire and tor who enriched and inspired his students during shutdowns, essential services are still lead wherever she goes. every step of way. His tenure at Embry-Riddle Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the performed. Thus, during the last government has shaped the careers of the next generation House of Representatives to join me in recog- shutdown, federal employees, including TSA of aviators, national security experts, and nizing the dedicated service of my chief of personnel in Hawai‘i, continued to make offi- aerospace engineers. cial trips in support of their important security- staff, Ann O’Hanlon. In his 10 years as Chancellor, Dr. Ayers has related duties. f dedicated his efforts to better the Embry-Rid- Unfortunately, these employees did not re- CONGRATULATING OKLAHOMA dle community by promoting the creation of ceive formal guidance on how or if they would STUDENTS ON ADVANCING TO new degree programs, establishing seven new be reimbursed for the official travel expenses THE NATIONAL SCIENCE BOWL athletic programs and creating a family atmos- they paid for using their own credit cards. This FINALS phere at the Prescott Campus. In addition, he could have resulted in late payments and pen- was instrumental in working with the Prescott alties, impacted their credit scores, and in- and Prescott Valley City Councils so that creased interest rates for both their personal HON. KENDRA S. HORN Embry-Riddle could help serve the greater and government cards. OF OKLAHOMA Yavapai County region in the best ways pos- No government employee should be held IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sible. liable for the government’s expenses during Thursday, May 9, 2019 This semester was Dr. Ayers last as Chan- the shutdown. They should not have to pay for Ms. KENDRA S. HORN of Oklahoma. cellor at Embry-Riddle. He leaves a remark- government travel on their personal travel Madam Speaker, maintaining America’s global able legacy and Embry-Riddle, along with the cards without knowing when, or if, they will be leadership means that we must equip our greater Prescott community, will miss his out- reimbursed. My legislation would improve gov- youth with the skills to meet the science, tech- standing leadership. I wish him a long and ernment functions by ensuring federal employ- nology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) happy retirement surrounded by his family and ees do not have to personally take on these needs of the future. Two teams from Okla- friends, and thank him for all he has done for liabilities. homa schools, Sequoyah Middle School and our community. f the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathe- f RECOGNIZING ANN O’HANLON’S matics high school students, showcased their IN HONOR OF OFFICER JORDAN SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF STEM skills at the National Science Bowl HARRIS SHELDON VIRGINIA’S EIGHTH DISTRICT finals and I want to recognize them for this achievement. HON. TED BUDD Sequoyah Middle School was represented HON. DONALD S. BEYER, JR. OF NORTH CAROLINA by Alex Kelley, Jack MaGill, Shirsha OF VIRGINIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mukherjee, and Billy Sweiger and led by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Coaches Beth Bryan and Shaun Sweiger. Thursday, May 9, 2019 Thursday, May 9, 2019 The Oklahoma School of Science and Math Mr. BUDD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Mr. BEYER. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay was represented by Peter Ha, Brad Luo, Wil- honor the life of Officer Jordan Harris Sheldon, tribute to my longtime friend and Chief of liam Wang, Howard Zhong and led by their who was killed in the line of duty during a rou- Staff, Ann O’Hanlon. Ann has served by my coach Dr. Fazlur Rahman. tine traffic stop. Mr. Sheldon honorably served side as chief of staff and campaign manager The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Na- the Mooresville Police Department for six over the past five years and has been the tional Science Bowl® is a nationwide aca- years as a K–9 officer. backbone of our Congressional office. She demic competition that tests students’ knowl- I know that the Mooresville Police Depart- oversaw our team with outstanding leadership, edge in all areas of science and mathematics. ment and the community are heartbroken by and motivated and inspired them to go above Middle and high school student teams from di- this news, as am I. Our men and women in and beyond every day. verse backgrounds are comprised of four stu- blue put on the uniform every day not knowing Ann’s distinguished career began in the dents, one alternate, and a teacher who what their fate could be, yet they continue to Peace Corps, followed by years as a journalist serves as an advisor and coach. These teams serve their communities without question. for the Washington Post. She eventually made face-off in a fast-paced question-and-answer Madam Speaker, I consider myself ex- her way to the political side, serving as the format, being tested on a range of science dis- tremely fortunate to be able to represent a Executive Director for NARAL Pro-Choice Vir- ciplines including biology, chemistry, Earth place like Mooresville in the United States ginia from 2003 to 2007 and then as Director science, physics, energy, and math. Congress. I know I speak for the good folks in of Communications for the U.S. Office of Spe- This year, 111 teams competed for a na- Mooresville when I say that Officer Sheldon cial Counsel from 2011 until 2014. I was lucky tional title by demonstrating their knowledge in won’t be forgotten. to have Ann come on board when I first ran all areas of science and mathematics. Okla- I’d ask you to join me in praying for Officer for Congress and she has since been indis- homa was represented by the Sequoyah Mid- Sheldon, his family, the Mooresville Police De- pensable to me in running a busy office that dle School team in the middle school division partment, and the community during this dif- serves the citizens of Northern Virginia. and the Oklahoma School of Science and ficult time.

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In my state of Wisconsin, Head Start pro- OF FLORIDA Each June, Capital Pride recognizes individ- vides parent education, preventative health IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES uals and organizations that have advanced care, and home visits to nearly 17,000 Wis- causes important to the LGBTQ+ community consin children and families at over 280 loca- Thursday, May 9, 2019 in the National Capital Region. The Paving tions statewide. In addition, just last year, Mr. MAST. Madam Speaker, I rise today to The Way Award acknowledges an individual Head Start provided crisis assistance to over recognize a great program that is promoting or organization that has provided exemplary 3,700 families in Wisconsin in the form of civic engagement in Florida and across the contributions, support or advocacy that im- emergency food, clothing or shelter. country. The YMCA’s Junior Youth In Govern- pacts the larger LGBTQ+ community. The Alli- Yet, the need is much greater. In 2017, of ment Program is a model legislative forum ance proudly awards the 2019 Paving The the nearly 42,000 children in Wisconsin ages where students learn to write bills, as well as Way Award to The Washington Blade, Amer- of three and five in poverty, only 31 percent develop critical debate and leadership skills. In ica’s LGBTQA Newspaper of Record. had access to Head Start. Of the 50,985 chil- Martin County, the Junior Youth In Govern- The 2019 Hero Award recipients are Kim- dren under the three in poverty, only 6 percent ment Program started at Murray Middle berley Bush, Director of Arts and Cultural Pro- had access to Early Head Start. This is trou- School, and now all middle schools in Martin grams at the DC Center for the LGBT Com- bling when we know the difference that this County have successful programs. munity; Rea Carey, Executive Director of the program can make. Earlier this year, I again I want to especially recognize four students National LGBTQ Task Force; Martin Espinoza, joined colleagues in asking the House Appro- who dedicated their time in this program to ad- co-founder and President of Stonewall Sports; priations Committee to boost funding for Head dressing the water quality issues plaguing our Ben de Guzman, Acting Director of the D.C. Start. community. Emma Mauri, Jasper Millette, KJ Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander So I commend those who have helped Thompson and Donovan Soars all recognized Affairs; Amanda J. Hackett, Esq., an attorney make this program such a vital part of commu- the pressing issues caused by polluted water in private practice who specializes in immigra- nities in the past 50 plus years, the dedicated and harmful algal blooms. tion matters for LGBTQ+ communities; and teachers, parents, and others who invest so These students researched the issues thor- Tony ‘‘And I Thank You’’ Nelson, one of D.C.’s much in our children. Madam Speaker, I com- oughly, proposed policy changes and success- leading and most respected emcees and co- mend Head Start for the difference it is mak- fully got their bills passed. They exemplify the medians. ing for children and families in Wisconsin and kinds of future leaders we need in our govern- Capital Pride gives the Engendered Spirit throughout the nation and urge this Congress ment because they understand that protecting Award to outstanding advocates, activists and to improve and strengthen it for another 50 our environment is also essential to defending supporters of the transgender community. This wonderful years. human health and strengthening our economy. year’s recipients are: Xemiyulu Mariibusan f Madam Speaker, I want to congratulate Tapepechul, a Nawat Trans Femme from Emma, Jasper, KJ and Donovan on their suc- Kuskatan (El Salvador) and Larry Villegas- HONORING DR. BEVERLY WARREN cess, and I also hope these programs will con- Perez, a Native American-Hispanic born in tinue to expand to give even more students Venezuela. Donald Burch, III and Alan Thomp- HON. TIM RYAN the opportunity to learn more about how citi- son receive the Bill Miles Awards for Out- OF OHIO zens can participate in our government. standing Volunteer Service. The Larry IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Stansbury Award for Exemplary Contributions Thursday, May 9, 2019 to Pride goes to Team DC, the association of RECOGNIZING THE 44TH CAPITAL LGBTQ+ sports clubs in the DMV region. Cap- Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to PRIDE CELEBRATION ital Pride also awarded the National Center for honor Dr. Beverly Warren, who has an- Transgender Equality the Breaking Barriers: nounced her retirement as Kent State Univer- HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON Community Impact Award. sity’s 12th president. OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA I have marched in the Pride Parade since Beverly Warren, Ph.D., Ed.D., began her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES my election to Congress. I look forward to tenure at Kent State on July 1, 2014. As the university’s chief executive officer, President Thursday, May 9, 2019 marching this year. I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 44th Capital Pride Cele- Warren oversaw one of the nation’s largest Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today bration. university systems. Under her leadership, the to ask the House of Representatives to join f university embarked upon a systemwide, inclu- me in recognizing the 44th Capital Pride Cele- sive process to consider a bold and distinctive bration, which will take place on the 50th anni- COMMEMORATING THE 54TH ANNI- future for Kent State University. The six-year versary of the Stonewall Riots. From May 31 VERSARY OF THE HEAD START plan, A Strategic Roadmap to a Distinctive to June 9, 2019, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, PROGRAM Kent State, is the result of this effort. With Stu- Transgender, Questioning and others dents First named Priority One, the plan iden- (LGBTQ+) communities and their allies in the HON. GWEN MOORE tified strategies that distinguished Kent State National Capital Region will ‘‘shhhOUT, Past, OF WISCONSIN as an exemplar among the nation’s best public Present & Proud.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES research universities, with a distinctive blend On Father’s Day of June 15, 1975, Deacon of teaching, research and creative excellence. MacCubbin, owner of the Lambda Rising Thursday, May 9, 2019 Under Dr. Warren’s leadership, the univer- Bookstore in Dupont Circle began Gay Pride Ms. MOORE. Madam Speaker, I rise today sity enrolled its most academically advanced Day as a block party on 20th Street, between to recognize the 54th anniversary of the suc- freshman class ever and has achieved record R and S Streets NW. Pride Day outgrew the cessful national Head Start program, which enrollment in its Honor’s College program. curbs and sidewalks of 20th Street and moved empowers children to succeed across the With a background in physical education, to Francis Junior High School in 1980. The country. President Warren also has led the charge to next year, a Pride Parade from Meridian Hill Head Start is a critical program that is turn Kent State into one of the healthiest cam- Park to Dupont Circle joined the renamed Gay based on the simple premise that every child, puses in the nation. She launched a series of and Lesbian Pride Day. regardless of their socioeconomic status, wellness initiatives, including prohibiting smok- Over the years, the Pride festival has should be able to succeed in life. Head Start ing and tobacco use on campus as of July changed both in location and participation. In offers education, health and nutrition services 2017. 1995, Pride Day moved to Freedom Plaza and to economically disadvantaged children, as Dr. Warren also leveraged her leadership on Sunday, June 8, 1997, a retitled Capitol well as parenting and employment supports to throughout the Northeast Ohio community. Pride Festival opened on Pennsylvania Ave- their parents. She has served as a member of the Board of nue. In 1991, D.C. Black Pride joined the Head Start is a wise and cost-effective in- Trustees for The Cleveland Orchestra and Pride Celebration followed by Youth Pride in vestment in families and communities. For served on the boards of directors for Team

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It is an warm and friendly face amongst the students the families of the victims of police brutality to honor to collaborate with my colleagues in the and staff of Kent State. Whether she’s cham- amplify their cause. Most recently, he was rec- Congressional Mental Health Caucus to raise pioning academics in the board room or ognized by CNN as one ofthe 25 most influen- awareness for mental illnesses, reduce the cheering on the Golden Flashes on the field, tial Muslims in America and included amongst stigma surrounding mental illness, and create her energy, presence, and compassion can be the Frederick Douglass 200 most influential legislation that improves mental health out- felt campus-wide. Americans whose modern day work embodies comes for Americans. I was proud to work with Dr. Warren to help the legacy of the great abolitionist. Mental illnesses have a devastating effect secure funding to advance research efforts at f on those struggling to live with them. This in- Kent State. With Dr. Warren’s leadership, the cludes changes in mood, social interactions, research being done at Kent State will go a COMMEMORATING THE FIFTIETH sleep patterns, and eating habits. Sadly, the long way to help solve real-world issues. ANNIVERSARY OF THE SOUTH- most extreme consequences of mental illness I thank President Warren for her service to ERN TIER CENTRAL REGIONAL are when an individual inflicts self-injury or the students and community and wish her the PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT takes their life. Suicide is the 10th leading best of luck in her retirement. BOARD cause of death in the United States and the f second leading cause of death among Ameri- HON. TOM REED cans age 24 and younger. Approximately 1.4 IN RECOGNITION OF IMAM OMAR OF NEW YORK million Americans attempt suicide each year SULEIMAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and over 47,000 Americans lose their lives to Thursday, May 9, 2019 suicide. The United States has 3,700 suicide HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON attempts daily and 129 suicide deaths per day. Mr. REED. Madam Speaker, today I rise to OF TEXAS This equates to one suicide every 12 minutes. commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the Not only does suicide have severe emo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and tional costs on families and communities, but Thursday, May 9, 2019 Development Board. also on our economy. It is estimated suicide Southern Tier Central has been serving the Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, and self-injury reduce the economic output of communities of Chemung, Schuyler, and Steu- I rise today to recognize and thank Imam the United States by $69 billion per year. ben Counties since 1969. As a regional coun- Omar Suleiman for offering the opening prayer The suicide epidemic is responsible for cil, Southern Tier Central promotes coordina- before the House of Representatives this nearly the same amount of deaths in the tion between the neighboring counties to pro- afternoon. United States as another prevalent health cri- vide a regional approach to improving the Imam Suleiman is a world renowned scholar sis: the opioid epidemic. It is estimated opioids economy, the environment, and the quality of and theologically driven activist for human were the cause for 47,600 deaths in America, life for citizens of the Southern Tier. Their rights. He is the Founder and President of the only a few hundred more than suicide. While work to provide planning for economic devel- Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research and a solving the opioid crisis has received ample opment, transportation, human services, and professor of Islamic Studies at Southern Meth- funding and attention, and rightfully so, reduc- flood assistance helps the communities of the odist University. He’s also the resident scholar ing suicide and improving mental health treat- Southern Tier grow and thrive. of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center and Co- ment deserves the same recognition. Con- The Southern Tier Central Regional Plan- Chair Emeritus of Faith Forward Dallas at gress has a responsibility to assist individuals ning and Development Board provides a vari- Thanks-Giving Square, a multi-faith coalition of experiencing mental health challenges through ety of services to the region. As the des- clergy for peace and justice. He frequently effective legislation and research subsidies. ignated Local Development District of the Ap- writes for CNN, USA Today, The Guardian, Congress should advance policies that in- palachian Regional Commission and an Eco- HuffPo, and The Dallas Morning News. crease Americans’ access to mental nomic Development District of the Economic His career started in his hometown of New healthcare treatment as a mechanism for pre- Development Administration, Southern Tier Orleans where he served as the Imam of the venting self-harm incidents and suicide at- Central is able to qualify for special grant Jefferson Muslim Association in New Orleans tempts. Just one third of Americans with men- funding and project assistance to promote im- for 6 years and directed the ‘‘Muslims for Hu- tal illness receive treatment. Our country is in portant local economic and community devel- manity’’ Hurricane Katrina Relief effort. It was desperate need of additional trained thera- opment projects. Over the last half century, during this time that he was recognized on a pists, psychologists, and counselors. This lack Southern Tier Central has helped to provide national level as being a strong advocate of of access can be partly attributed to a short- more than eighty-seven million dollars in grant community service, interfaith dialogue, and so- age of mental healthcare professionals in cer- funding and technical assistance to the region. cial justice. He co-founded the East Jefferson tain communities. In order to establish a more Fifty years of serving the community is cer- Interfaith Clergy Association and was awarded reliable supply of mental healthcare profes- tainly a cause for celebration. I congratulate for his outstanding civic achievement by the sionals, Congresswoman GRACE NAPOLITANO the Southern Tier Central Regional Planning Mayor and City Council of New Orleans in and I recently introduced the Mental Health and Development Board on this impressive 2010. He’s also the founder of MUHSEN, a Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Re- milestone and look forward to their continued non-profit umbrella organization serving the payment Act of 2019. Our bill delivers profes- community to establish a more inclusive ‘‘Spe- success in the years to come. Given the above, I ask that this Legislative sionals to areas that require mental healthcare cial Friendly’’ environment for our brothers & Body pause in its deliberations and join me to experts the most by forgiving their secondary sisters of all disabilities. commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the education student loans. It invests in bol- In July 2016, he marched with demonstra- stering our mental health workforce, while ex- tors in Dallas against the killings of Alton Ster- Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development Board. panding treatment for Americans with mental ling and Philando Castile. In the wake of the illness. tragic shooting of officers after that protest, he f Americans across the country, regardless of was chosen to lead the invocation at the Pres- MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS age, social status, or background, are affected idential memorial alongside former Presidents MONTH by mental illnesses. Mental Health Awareness Barack Obama and George W. Bush. The D- Month serves as an opportunity for any of my Magazine published a feature on him titled SPEECH OF Congressional colleagues, Republican or ‘‘The Religious Leader Dallas Needs.’’ His HON. JOHN KATKO Democrat, to join the conversation. Together, work in bringing people together was the sub- OF NEW YORK we can improve mental health outcomes for ject of a BBC documentary in 2016, and work IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Americans across the country by engaging in with refugees in Syria featured in PBS in Jan- thoughtful discussion and crafting efficient poli- uary 2017, and in 2016, he was a recipient of Wednesday, May 8, 2019 cies. the United Nations Global Goals Award with Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Finally, it is an honor to once again co-chair Faith Forward Dallas. He led the airport pro- recognition of Mental Health Awareness the Congressional Mental Health Caucus with

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Congresswoman NAPOLITANO. I am grateful for No. 185; YEA Roll Call No. 186; YEA Roll Call mental principles and norms of American de- her continued leadership and commitment on No. 187; and YEA Roll Call No. 188. mocracy have been far more comprehensive. this issue and I look forward to further collabo- f In the last three months, more than 400 attor- rating with her. neys—including former federal and state CONGRATULATIONS TO TEXAS f judges, United States Attorneys, managing A&M UNIVERSITY-SAN ANTONIO partners of large law firms, law deans and HONORING NEW ROCHELLE YMCA other distinguished lawyers from around the 120TH ANNIVERSARY HON. WILL HURD country—have stepped forward in a broad and OF TEXAS unprecedented effort to defend American de- HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mocracy and the rule of law against official lawlessness. OF NEW YORK Thursday, May 9, 2019 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The lawyers have signed and published an Mr. HURD of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise ‘‘Open Letter to The President and Congress’’ Thursday, May 9, 2019 today in recognition of the 10th Anniversary of identifying five fundamental norms and prin- Mr. ENGEL. Madam Speaker, it is with Texas A&M University-San Antonio. Since its ciples of our democracy which they believe great pleasure that I recognize an institution establishment in 2009, A&M-San Antonio has the President has violated. These violations in- that has helped children and families in my transformed into a bustling, centralized Univer- volve the President’s unjustified attacks on the district for an astonishing 120 years, the New sity that has awarded over 8,000 degrees on mainstream media, courts, law enforcement Rochelle YMCA. the Southside of San Antonio, so students are and intelligence agencies, his repeated lying On January 15, 1899 a group of New prepared to take on the challenges of the 21st to the public, and failure to respect civil dis- Rochelleans gathered at 56 Woodland Ave. in Century. course and peoples from all backgrounds. The New Rochelle to discuss the possibility of cre- Additionally, the University is reflective of Letter’s Appendix cites examples of violations ating a YMCA. On February 3, 1899 the New the rich heritage of the community it serves, of each principle. Rochelle YMCA received its article of incorpo- with a student body that’s 60-percent female, The Letter emphasizes that it is ‘‘NOT about ration. 72-percent Hispanic and 77-percent first-gen- disagreements over Republican or Democratic The original home of the Y was located at eration college students. I am proud to rep- policies, liberal or conservative ideology, or 480–482 Main Street where a building com- resent a University that is playing a hands-on political party advantage. The values and prin- mittee was established to create a permanent role in moving our country forward, and I know ciples threatened here are much deeper, and home. Twenty-six years later the YMCA pur- this is only the beginning. are much more important, than politics, policy chased the Hendricks property at the comer of On behalf of the Twenty-third Congressional differences and any politician’s self-interest. Division St. and Burling Lane (now Memorial District of Texas, congratulations to Texas They’re the bedrock of our American, constitu- Highway) and began raising money to build a A&M University-San Antonio on this achieve- tional, democratic form of government for all new site. Fallowing the economic uncertainty ment and go jaguars. times.’’ The Letter notes that: ‘‘[u]nless challenged of the stock market crash, the new building f was completed in 1931. and checked, the pattern of disregard weak- A true charitable organization, the Y was in- HONORING THE ROANOKE ens the norms that underpin American self- volved with the soldiers at Fort Slocum during TRIBUNE government and invites unfettered Executive both world wars, providing them with room power—transforming the United States from a and board while on leave from their base, as HON. BEN CLINE democracy to an autocracy. As members of well as providing room for the American Red the legal profession, pledged to support the OF VIRGINIA rule of law and the constitutional separation of Cross. Several local community organizations IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES used the Y facility as meeting halls for their re- powers, we must not allow this to happen.’’ I Thursday, May 9, 2019 am pleased to endorse this Letter and Appen- spective groups. Over the years the Y pro- dix by Lawyers Defending American Democ- vided many programs for the New Rochelle Mr. CLINE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to racy, www.lawyersdefendingdemocracy.org, community, with the pool being the most pop- mark the 80th anniversary of the Roanoke Tribune newspaper in Roanoke, Virginia. and include them in the RECORD. ular feature and by 1939 had a membership of We are fortunate that, at a time of rising Founded by Reverend F.E. Alexander in over 2,200 people. Over the years, the Y de- authoritarianism around the world, lawyers in 1939, the Roanoke Tribune has played an im- veloped a rich history in diversity. the United States are standing strong for the portant role in the community of Roanoke, rep- In the 1980’s they moved into its current rule of law and the Constitution. home on 50 Weyman Avenue, a space it resenting the African-American community as OPEN LETTER OF LAWYERS DEFENDING shared with the Boys and Girls Club. it fought racial discrimination in the Roanoke AMERICAN DEMOCRACY The YMCA’s presence in the community Valley in the 20th Century. We live at a time when America’s funda- has continued to increase over the last ten Their tradition of strong, independent jour- mental values are under attack. As Amer- years, as the focus of the Y shifted from a nalism which holds leaders and the powerful ican lawyers, we’re deeply concerned about ‘‘swim and gym club’’ to a community based accountable continues today under the leader- protecting the democratic institutions and charitable organization, which offers affordable ship of Reverend Alexander’s daughter, Clau- principles that have enabled America to be programs, in addition to providing financial aid dia A. Whitworth, and his grandson, Stanley A. the world’s preeminent beacon of freedom Hale. and opportunity. for children and families in need. Currently the As lawyers, we have the responsibility to YMCA serves close to 5,000 members, with a Congratulations to the Roanoke Tribune on defend the underlying constitutional values great majority of seniors and children. The its 80 years, and here is wishing them many and norms of political behavior on which our YMCA has developed a Universal Pre-K pro- more. democracy depends. These core values and gram in partnership with the New Rochelle f principles include: the rule of law; institu- school district. tional checks and balances; separation of The New Rochelle YMCA has served the SUPPORT OF THE LAWYERS DE- powers; press freedom; truthfulness to the community for 120 years. On the occasion of FENDING DEMOCRACY ‘‘OPEN public; and the integrity of our system of their anniversary, I’d like to congratulate and LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT AND justice. CONGRESS’’ Accordingly, we, as lawyers, cannot ignore thank their entire team for all they have done. or remain silent about President Donald f Trump’s disregard of these core values and HON. JAMIE RASKIN principles. We must speak out. PERSONAL EXPLANATION OF MARYLAND Yet, we recognize that elections have con- sequences. This effort to energize and mobi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. ILHAN OMAR lize our legal profession is emphatically NOT Thursday, May 9, 2019 about disagreements over Republican or OF MINNESOTA Democratic policies, liberal or conservative IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. RASKIN. Madam Speaker, while the na- ideology, or political party advantage. The tion has been focused on Russian interference Thursday, May 9, 2019 values and principles threatened here go with the 2016 presidential election and ques- much deeper, and are much more important Ms. OMAR. Madam Speaker, had I been tions of presidential obstruction of justice, than politics, policy differences and any poli- present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call President Donald Trump’s violation of funda- tician’s self-interest. They’re the bedrock of

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Independence, integrity and the critical cuit as ‘‘[a] terrible, costly and dangerous I also want to recognize the 15 students role of mainstream media: An independent disgrace.’’ He has publicly labeled a federal who participated in this program at Murray and watchful mainstream media is, and al- judge with whose decision he disagreed a Middle School and the 35 students who par- ways has been, an essential component of ‘‘so-called judge’’. And he sought to under- ticipated county-wide. As students continue in American democracy. mine the public’s confidence in the integrity Junior Youth In Government, they can then Independence, integrity, competence and of another federal judge—who had ruled that move into Senior Youth In Government. South nonpartisanship of the judiciary: The inde- the President’s immigration policy violated Fork, Martin County and Jensen Beach High pendence, integrity, competence and non- express statutory language—by calling him partisanship of our judiciary is, and from the ‘‘an Obama judge.’’ Schools all have great student-led programs founding of our Nation has been, a central Principle: Civil discourse and fair treat- that could result in students receiving college pillar of our democratic system. ment, including respect for rights and dig- credit and scholarships. Truthfulness of public officials: Our de- nity of all individuals, regardless of race, Madam Speaker, I hope these programs will mocracy is built on trust and telling the peo- ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, continue to expand and give even more stu- ple the truth about public matters; the disability or sexual orientation. dents the opportunity to learn more about how maintenance of that trust and Americans’ Examples of Violations: Nevertheless, the citizens can participate in our government. ability to make informed and rational public President has said that there were ‘‘some decisions require our leaders to provide hon- very fine people on both sides’’ of the mur- f est, factual information to us all. derous Charlottesville white nationalists’ CONGRATULATING JIM GRIFFIN Independence, integrity, competence and demonstrations. He’s approved the removal ON HIS SUCCESS AS CHAIRMAN nonpartisanship of federal criminal justice of thousands of children from their immi- and intelligence agencies, including Depart- grant parents, for extended time periods, and OF THE HEB ISD EDUCATION ment of Justice (DOJ) and FBI: Nonpartisan has publicly insulted several respected Afri- FOUNDATION’S BOARD OF DIREC- independence, integrity and competence are can-American female journalists. TORS critical to the fairness of our federal crimi- Principle: Independence, integrity, com- nal justice system and intelligence agencies. petence and nonpartisanship of federal HON. KENNY MARCHANT Civil discourse and fair treatment, includ- criminal justice and intelligence agencies, OF TEXAS ing the respect for rights and the dignity of including Department of Justice (DOJ) and all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, FBI. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES national origin, religion, gender, disability Examples of Violations: Nevertheless, the Thursday, May 9, 2019 or sexual orientation: Civil discourse and President has attacked the DOJ for indicting fair treatment, including respect for the Republican Congressmen for serious finan- Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I rise rights and dignity of all individuals, is an es- cial crimes because the indictments would today to recognize and congratulate City of sential ingredient of American democracy. harm the chances for reelecting Republicans. Bedford Mayor Jim Griffin on his success as The President’s attacks on these core He has attacked and removed former Attor- Chairman of the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Inde- American democratic principles undermine ney General Jeff Sessions for lack of per- pendent School District Education Founda- the foundations of our Constitution and sonal loyalty, after having previously com- threaten the rule of law. Unless challenged tion’s Board of Directors. plained that: ‘‘I don’t have an Attorney Gen- Through the guidance of its board of direc- and checked, this pattern of disregard weak- eral.’’ ens the norms that underpin American self- He has accused the special counsel’s delib- tors, the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent government and invites unfettered Executive erate, professional, lawful investigation of School District (HEB ISD) Education Founda- power—transforming the United States from Russian interference with the 2016 election tion raises and awards private funds and com- a democracy to an autocracy. As members of as the ‘‘rigged Mueller Witch Hunt!’’ And, he munity resources in support of the HEB ISD’s the legal profession, pledged to support the has rejected the U.S. intelligence commu- commitment to serving its students and to rule of law and the constitutional separation nity’s consensus finding of Russian inter- educational excellence. Since its establish- of powers, we must not allow this to happen. ference in that election, because Vladimir ment in 1995, the Foundation has raised and Fortunately, a group of prominent con- Putin, the autocratic Russian President, told awarded over $855,000 in the form of grants servative lawyers has recently spoken out on the President that there was no interference. many of these same issues through a new or- Principle: Truthfulness of public officials. to educators and programs within the HEB ganization, ‘‘Checks and Balances.’’ Now, Examples of Violations: [. . .] The Wash- ISD. other members of the bar must no longer re- ington Post has documented more than 7,500 In 2016, Jim Griffin assumed the role of main silent. ‘‘false or misleading claims’’ by the Presi- Chairman of the Board of Directors, leading We call on the leaders of America’s bar as- dent. the foundation into a new period of success sociations, law schools, law firms and fellow f and prosperity. Acting on his passions for edu- lawyers nationwide to speak out, on a non- cation and service to his community, Mayor partisan basis, against these attacks on the COMMENDING THE JUNIOR YOUTH Griffin has worked rigorously and spent count- core of our democratic constitutional form IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM AT of government. As lawyers, we have a re- less hours on school campuses, building es- sponsibility to uphold ‘‘the rule of law’’ and MURRAY MIDDLE SCHOOL sential relationships with educators throughout prevent ‘‘the law of rulers.’’ Wherever you the area. Furthermore, his efforts to secure live and work—in cities, towns, rural areas, HON. BRIAN J. MAST critical funding have enabled the Foundation suburbs—American democracy needs to hear OF FLORIDA to effectively meet the needs of a growing stu- your voice. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dent population. APPENDIX Mayor Griffin’s tremendous impact is appar- We list below the five fundamental prin- Thursday, May 9, 2019 ent in the extensive and continuous outreach ciples and values of American democracy Mr. MAST. Madam Speaker, I rise today to that he conducts on behalf of the Foundation. highlighted in our Open Letter to the Presi- recognize a great program that is promoting Throughout his time as Chairman, he has dent. Under each principle, we describe pat- civic engagement in Florida and across the maintained the highest level of corporate and terns or examples of behavior by the Presi- dent that we believe constitute serious viola- country. The YMCA’s Junior Youth In Govern- community support for the Superintendent’s tions of these principles. The examples are ment Program is a model legislative forum annual Circle of Giving Campaign. He has not intended to be comprehensive and may where students learn to write bills, as well as also expanded the Campus Liaison Program be added to in the future. develop critical debate and leadership skills. In to include multiple visits to all HEB ISD cam- Principle: Independence, integrity and the Florida, these bills amend existing laws or cre- puses each year. Additionally, Mayor Griffin’s critical role of mainstream media. ate new legislation to better serve Floridians. work to rebrand the HEB ISD staff campaign Pattern of Violations: Nevertheless, the In Martin County, the Junior Youth In Gov- ‘‘ARE YOU IN? Inspire, Innovate, Invest’’, has President has labeled the mainstream news media that have earned our trust through ernment Program started at Murray Middle resulted in over 100 percent growth of both decades of relentless, factual reporting as School, and now all middle schools in Martin donors and donations in 2018–2019. With the ‘‘enemy of the American people!’’ and County have successful programs. I want to over 770 staff donors and $36,000 raised this has repeatedly criticized reporting he dis- especially recognize David Yankwitt. In addi- past year, every dollar from this campaign is likes as ‘‘Fake News.’’ tion to teaching American History and Civics given directly to classrooms and campuses

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These $9 billion facilities have enabled trict Education Foundation has reached new and Taya Tassone from East Allegheny High the already thriving KCNSC to expand expo- heights, and will continue to help the schools School; Sarah Artuhevich from Penn Hills High nentially, providing secure and highly sought- and children throughout their communities for School; Kyrie Allshouse, Elais Freeman, after jobs to a plethora of Kansas Citians. years to come. Madam Speaker, on behalf of Francesca Lojacono, Hayley Shevitz, and Since the opening dedication of the new facili- the 24th Congressional District of Texas, I ask Lillianne Taylor from Pittsburgh CAPA; Kaelin ties on Botts Road in August 2014, hundreds all my distinguished colleagues to join me in Rebholz and Ashleigh Smith from South Alle- of employees have been added to the KCNSC congratulating Mayor Jim Griffin on his suc- gheny High School; Nicholas Altland and Tori family, encouraging economic growth and in- cess as Chairman of the HEB ISD Education Keller from Upper St. Clair. Caden Ferita, vestment in our city. KCNSC has grown their Foundation. Angelina Kukic, and Pheobe Richardson, from total staff from 2,500 employees in 2015 to f Westinghouse Arts Academy; and Caleb 4,500 employees employed there today. As a McCoy from Woodland Hills High School. testament to KCNSC’s continued efficiency, 18TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT I would like to thank these impressive young throughout the entire relocation process, the ART COMPETITION artists for allowing us to share and celebrate highest standards of both safety and perform- their talent, imagination, and creativity. The ef- ance were maintained, giving this branch of HON. MICHAEL F. DOYLE forts these talented students have put into ex- Honeywell and NNSA national recognition and OF PENNSYLVANIA pressing themselves in a powerful and positive approval. Their work during the transition was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES manner are deeply inspiring. I hope that all of described as ‘‘better than flawless’’ by Plant Thursday, May 9, 2019 them will continue to utilize their artistic tal- President Chris Gentile. ents, and I wish them all great success in their Going forward, the KCNSC facility maintains Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania. future endeavors. the same standard of excellence and dedica- Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the f tion to safety and sustainability as they did in artistic ability of a young student from my Con- 1949 while providing high quality jobs and em- gressional District, Caden Ferita from Westing- IN RECOGNITION OF THE KANSAS ployee satisfaction. It brings me great personal house Arts Academy. CITY NATIONAL SECURITY CAM- pride to have this institution located within our Caden is the winner of the 2019 18th Con- PUS Fifth Congressional District of Missouri. gressional District of Pennsylvania’s High Madam Speaker, please join me with Mis- School Art Competition, ‘‘An Artistic Dis- HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER souri’s Fifth Congressional District in honoring covery.’’ Caden’s artwork, an oil painting enti- OF MISSOURI the Kansas City National Security Campus, tled ‘‘Rene´,’’ was selected from a number of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES managed by Honeywell FM&T, for their re- outstanding entries in this year’s competition. Thursday, May 9, 2019 markable achievements in our community and In fact, 28 works from 10 different schools in their contributions to the security, safety, and Pennsylvania’s 18th Congressional District Mr. CLEAVER. Madam Speaker, I rise longevity of our nation during the past seventy were submitted to our panel of respected local today to commemorate the seventieth anniver- years. artists. It’s a real tribute to Ms. Ferita’s skill sary of the Kansas City National Security f and vision that her work was chosen as the Campus (KCNSC), managed by Honeywell winner of this year’s competition. FM&T. Since their founding in 1949, KCNSC HONORING NATIONAL ARAB Ms. Ferita’s artwork will represent the 18th and Honeywell established a strong presence AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH Congressional District of Pennsylvania in the within our community, fulfilling a national secu- national exhibit of high school students’ art- rity need while engaging our local workforce. HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL work that will be displayed in the United Today, their campus has expanded exponen- OF NEW YORK States Capitol over the coming year. I encour- tially to provide quality jobs for over 4,500 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES age my colleagues as well as any visitor to members of the Fifth Congressional District. Capitol Hill to view Ms. Ferita’s artwork, along The Kansas City National Security Campus Thursday, May 9, 2019 with the winning entries from the high school was created under the direction of then U.S. Mr. ENGEL. Madam Speaker, I want to take art contests held in other Congressional Dis- Senator Harry S. Truman to establish a cen- a moment to recognize April as National Arab tricts, which will be on display in the Capitol tralized national defense operation that would American Heritage Month, a time to honor all tunnel. It is amazing to walk through this cor- be strategically located in the heart of the of the incredible achievements the Arab Amer- ridor and see the interpretation of life through country—Kansas City. Seven years later, ican community has made here in America. the eyes of these young artists from all across President Truman was pleased to see his vi- For over a century, Arab Americans have our country. sion come true when Kansas City’s Bendix been making valuable contributions to virtually Lillianne Taylor from Pittsburgh CAPA was Corporation signed the contract to operate the every aspect of American society: in medicine, awarded second place for her multi-media local division of the Atomic Energy Commis- law, business, education, technology, govern- composition ‘‘Gabby.’’ Caleb McCoy from sion. Growing steadily, Bendix expanded to ment, military service, and culture. Since mi- Woodland Hills High School received third employ 8,301 employees in the Kansas City grating to America, men and women of Arab place for his untitled drawing with marker and community by 1963. Bendix became known descent have shared their rich culture and tra- pen. Nicholas Altland from Upper St. Clair for providing quality employment options for ditions with neighbors and friends, while also High School was awarded fourth place for his men and women of diverse backgrounds. As setting fine examples of model citizens and photograph entitled ‘‘Over the Mon,’’ and a new resident of Kansas City in 1968, I was public servants. They brought with them their Hayley Shevitz from Pittsburgh CAPA was actually employed at Bendix myself, so I am resilient family values, strong work ethic, dedi- awarded fifth place for her charcoal drawing especially appreciative to this company for giv- cation to education, and diversity in faith and ‘‘Mystery-Pop.’’ ing me my first opportunity in the city that I creed that have added strength to our great Honorable Mention Awards were presented have called home for the past fifty years. democracy. Arab Americans have also en- to works by Mackenzie Freed-DePastino from Throughout their seventy years in service, riched our society by sharing in the entrepre- East Allegheny High School, Taya Tassone KCNSC has consistently paved the way in neurial American spirit that makes our nation from East Allegheny High School, Kyrie providing innovative solutions to some of our free and prosperous. Allshouse from Pittsburgh CAPA, Francesca most pressing challenges. State of the art fa- Unfortunately, the history of Arab Americans Lojacono from Pittsburgh CAPA, and Ashleigh cilities like the Electrical Products Manufac- in the U.S. has been marred by misconcep- Smith from South Allegheny High School. turing Building and the Flexible Manufacturing tions, bigotry, and anti-Arab hate speech and I would like to recognize all of the partici- System exhibited the foremost technological violence. As such, Arab American concerns, pants in this year’s 18th Congressional District advances available at the time. such as civil rights violations, harmful stereo- High School Art Competition: Brian Genovesi, Beginning in 2013, the National Nuclear Se- typing, and bullying must be combatted Khin Lwin, Anthony Provident, Bethany curity Administration (NNSA) and Honeywell through education, awareness, and, if nec- Rechtorik, Bridget Stehle, and Jenna Velgich FM&T contract embarked on one of their larg- essary our criminal justice system. We must from Baldwin High School; Ariana Guerra from est and most prestigious expansions yet—the all join together to see a peaceful and diverse

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As someone who rep- Horizon Bank and today Horizon Bank pro- Lifehouse, Jacquie stepped up to serve on the resents a significant Arab American population vides community banking services in both Indi- board of directors in 2014 , and then became in my district, I am honored to help celebrate ana and Michigan. Board Chair in 2018. She also spent time vol- and recognize National Arab American Herit- In addition to Salin Bank & Trust and Salin unteering for the Marin County Board of Edu- age Month here in Congress. Bancshares, Inc., Bill served on the boards of cation, where she supervised a grant program f several banks and bank holding companies. to help first-generation students attend four- Bill also served on a number of community year colleges. HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY and education boards including serving as a Jacquie is survived by her husband, Bruce, OF WILLIAM NATHAN SALIN Trustee of Hanover College, Hanover, Indiana; their three children, Josh, Nick, and Allie, as a Trustee of the Garrett-Evangelical Theo- well as her mother Wanda, sister Michelle and HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS logical Seminary at Northwestern University; a brother-in-law Bruce, and many other family OF INDIANA member of the Board of the Indiana Historical and friends across the world. While she will be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Society; and the Indianapolis Symphony Or- greatly missed, Jacquie’s legacy will live on chestra. through the indelible positive impact she had Thursday, May 9, 2019 Bill was an active in the United Methodist on our community and beyond. Madam Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Madam Speaker, Church for many years. Together, he and Speaker, please join me in offering our sincere I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Jane established an endowed scholarship for condolences to Jacquie Gribens’ family and former Indiana Secretary of State, William Na- ministers’ children attending Anderson Univer- many friends and in appreciating her many than Salin who passed away on May 4th. Bill sity in Indiana’s Fifth Congressional District. In good deeds. was born in Anderson, Indiana and was a 1997, Bill and Jane served as co-chairs for the f dedicated public servant and lifelong Hoosier capital campaign which raised funds to build who established a community bank creating the sanctuary at St. Luke’s United Methodist RECOGNIZING EVAN MARKS AS hundreds of jobs in northern and central Indi- Church in Indianapolis. THE CONSTITUENT OF THE MONTH ana. In addition, Bill worked tirelessly to im- Bill was a devoted husband, father, and prove the lives of Indiana students with schol- grandfather. One of Bill’s favorite places was HON. MIKE LEVIN arships he provided to help fund their college with his family at Lake Wawasee where he OF CALIFORNIA education. spent 55 years enjoying the outdoors and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bill’s commitment to his community and beautiful lake with Jane and their children and Thursday, May 9, 2019 state was well known. He was the two-time re- eight grandchildren. The entire family enjoyed Mr. LEVIN of California. Madam Speaker, it cipient of Indiana’s highest honor, receiving many summer days sailing and water skiing at is my honor to recognize yet another exem- the Sagamore of the Wabash award from both the lake. Bill also enjoyed winter out west, and plary citizen, Evan Marks, as my Constituent Governor Dr. Otis R. Bowen and Governor spent many special days snow skiing with his of the Month for May. Each month, it’s my Edgar D. Whitcomb. Typically, the Sagamore grandchildren in Beaver Creek, Colorado. pleasure to recognize residents of the 49th of the Wabash honor is given for wisdom, Bill was a leader in Indiana who cared District who have gone above and beyond to public commitment, and a concern for the deeply for all the communities both large and make our community stronger, and Evan has well-being of others. small served by Salin Bank. He will be missed done just that as the Founder and Executive After graduation from Indiana School of by many. I want to extend my most heartfelt Director of The Ecology Center in San Juan Business in 1954, Bill went on to join the U.S. condolences to his family in their time of Capistrano. Army, and the following year married Jane mourning. Bill is survived by his wife of 63 At The Ecology Center, Evan and his team Robertson on June 4, 1955. Bill then earned years, Margaret Jane (Robertson); his children turned a vacant lot into an educational space, a law degree from Indiana University, and he Bill II (Peggy), and their children Bill III (Julie), featuring a vibrant farm, kitchen, and artisan and Jane moved to Kendallville, Indiana where Sophie and Sam; daughter Sherri (Curt) goods store where they teach community he began his professional career as an attor- Fritsch and their children Bob and Will; and members about the importance of sustainable ney with the law firm Findlay & Findlay. Later, daughter Susie (Garth) McClain, and their chil- living practices. With roughly 70,000 visitors Bill continued his active community involve- dren Charlie, John and Margaret. per year, The Ecology Center is a critical re- ment serving as Kendallville City Attorney. f source for our community that shows people In 1962, Bill and Jane moved to Fort HONORING THE LIFE OF JACQUIE how to save water, grow healthy food, and Wayne, Indiana where Bill once again was an KAUFFMAN GRIBENS produce goods with a minimal impact on our active community leader managing Indiana environment. Bank’s trust department. In 1968, Bill was Evan’s work is imperative as we confront elected as Secretary of State serving along HON. JARED HUFFMAN the dangerous impact that climate change is with Governor Edgar D. Whitcomb. After com- OF CALIFORNIA having on our planet. Just this week, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pleting his service as Secretary of State, Bill United Nations released a landmark report returned with his family to Fort Wayne. Thursday, May 9, 2019 that found the health of the planet’s eco- In Fort Wayne, Bill continued to practice law Mr. HUFFMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise systems deteriorating rapidly, with over one at the firm of Kennerk, Dumas, Burke, Backs today in memory of Jacquie Kauffman million species of plants and animals on the & Salin. Bill was a member of the Indianapolis, Gribens, who passed away on May 6, 2019, path toward extinction due to human actions. Indiana, and American Bar Associations; Indi- after a lifetime of public service to her commu- However, the Intergovernmental Science-Pol- ana and American Bankers Associations; nity. icy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem American Business Club; Economic Club of Born in 1966 in Mexico City, Jacquie moved Services (IPBES) Chair, Sir Robert Watson, Indianapolis; Indiana University Varsity Club to Massachusetts when she was 14, where highlighted that ‘‘it is not too late to make a and of the Well House Society; The Columbia she later graduated from the University of difference, but only if we start now at every Club; The Indiana Society of Chicago; and Massachusetts at Amherst. She then earned level from local to global.’’ That is exactly what The Forum Club of Southwest Florida. her law degree from Suffolk Law School in Evan and The Ecology Center inspire us to In 1983, Bill founded and was Chairman of Boston. After meeting her ‘‘bashert’’ Bruce do, to take action at the local level that will Salin Bank & Trust Company, a family owned during law school, they spent the next few help protect our planet for future generations. community bank serving Columbus, Delphi, years travelling around the country. In 2006, I am proud to represent a community that Edinburgh, Fishers, Flora, Fort Wayne, Gal- the family moved to the Bay Area, where she recognizes the impact we have on our envi- veston, Gas City, Kokomo, Lafayette, Logans- spent much of her time volunteering for the ronment and knows we are all responsible for port, Marion, West Lafayette, and Indianapolis. local public schools and Congregation Rodef combatting climate change. Evan and all of Bill and the entire Salin family took great pride Shalom. the dedicated staff at The Ecology Center in serving Hoosiers and their banking needs. Jacquie’s life was spent delivering on her have led by example and made an extraor- It was during his tenure at the bank that Bill strong desire for public service, in particular dinarily positive impact on the region. I am

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JASON CROW would ask smart questions that demanded se- effort to reorganize the 75-member depart- OF COLORADO rious and thoughtful answers. ment into the International Association of Fire- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES What always impressed me about Robert fighters and served as the new local’s presi- was his interest in looking at how the Con- Thursday, May 9, 2019 dent. That same year, Wendy was named the gressional debate would affect real people. 2007 INL Firefighter of the year and was elect- Mr. CROW. Madam Speaker, on May 8, Health care wasn’t just an inside-the-Beltway ed to serve on the executive board of the Pro- 2019, I was unable to be present to cast my political conflict in Robert’s reporting, it was a fessional Fire Fighters of Idaho (PFFI). She vote on the Orange Book Transparency Act debate that had real-life consequences for ev- was then named PFFI Fire Fighter of the Year (H.R. 1503) and the Purple Book Trans- eryone in every part of our nation. He would in 2009. parency Act (H.R. 1520). Had I been present read the footnotes of GAO reports but would In 2013, Wendy was promoted to assistant for roll calls No. 187 and 188, I would have be even more interested in talking with my fire chief for planning and logistics. Today, voted AYE on both. constituents about how high cost-sharing or there are seven women in the INLFD, one of f lifetime limits affected their family budgets. He them a battalion chief. Fire Chief Eric was masterful in being able to translate ar- Gosswiller credits Wendy for laying the IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH AN- cane policy into understandable language—in- groundwork for them. NIVERSARY OF THE forming both policymakers and the public. We Wendy is quick to credit those around her WEEHAWKEN VOLUNTEER FIRST all paid attention to a Robert Pear article. for her success. But even despite her humility, AID SQUAD Robert was a great reporter and he was a it is clear that Wendy is extraordinarily tal- great and kind person. Robert always made ented, hardworking, and dedicated. These HON. ALBIO SIRES you feel that he respected your views and was qualities have resulted in the great respect OF NEW JERSEY grateful for the time you gave him. He was in- and affection that her colleagues share for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES terested in all perspectives and viewpoints. He her. would regularly check in with my long time I know Wendy looks forward to spending Thursday, May 9, 2019 Chief of Staff and health policy expert, Cathy more time with her family in retirement, espe- Mr. SIRES. Madam Speaker, it is my honor Hurwit. He always said thank you—and you cially her husband Victor. She will also enjoy to recognize the essential role the know he meant it. He would often send follow- more sailing, backpacking, scuba and partici- Weehawken Volunteer First Aid Squad plays up emails to share something that he thought pating in competitive swimming and running in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our might be of interest. He was the nation’s pre- events. communities as they celebrate the 50th anni- eminent health care reporter, but he was On behalf of a grateful community, I con- versary of their founding. Started in May 1969, never a self-promoter. His goal was always to gratulate Wendy Baron on an incredibly suc- the Weehawken Volunteer First Aid Squad get the story and to get it right. cessful and admirable career, and I wish you currently has thirty active members and pro- We have lost an important and astute all the best in your well-deserved retirement. vides free life-saving emergency medical serv- chronicler of health care. After four decades of f ices to Weehawken and the surrounding com- relying on his reporting, it is hard to imagine HONORING ETHEL MAE MCCULLUM munities in my district. that we will never again read another Robert 100TH BIRTHDAY The Weehawken Volunteer First Aid Squad Pear article in The New York Times. My deep is Hudson County’s longest serving volunteer condolences go to his brother Douglas, his EMS organization and has responded to friends, and all those who got to know Robert HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL emergencies of community and national atten- Pear the reporter and the person. OF NEW YORK tion, including the World Trade Center Attacks, f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the landing of Flight 1549 on the Hudson Thursday, May 9, 2019 CONGRATULATING WENDY BARON River, and Hurricane Sandy. Furthermore, the ON HER RETIREMENT Mr. ENGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today in Weehawken Volunteer First Aid Squad con- honor of a remarkable milestone reached by a tinues to give back to the communities it HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON wonderful constituent in my district. On May 8, serves through regular CPR and First Aid 2019 we will celebrate the 100th birthday of OF IDAHO training to residents. Ms. Ethel Mae McCullum. It is my distinct IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I am grateful to the men and women of the honor to help celebrate the occasion. Weehawken Volunteer First Aid Squad who Thursday, May 9, 2019 Ethel was born in Dunn, North Carolina to volunteer their time and skills in dedication to Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today her parents Slona Streeter and Grant Bullard the safety of the 8th District and commend to recognize a true public servant on her re- Streeter. She had two siblings, John Streeter them on this momentous occasion. tirement. Wendy Baron retires today from the and Beulah Lee. For 23 years, Ethel worked f Idaho National Laboratory as the Emergency for the State of New York, and for 33 years Communications Department manager. she has been a resident of Tilden Towers II in RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND Her remarkable journey at the lab started in the Bronx. LEGACY OF ROBERT PEAR the early 1980’s. She first held a summer job Ethel was always very involved with Tilden at Argonne National Laboratory-West while Towers II, working diligently with the Board for HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY she was in college and then returned after decades. But she was also involved in a host OF ILLINOIS earning a degree in communications at Idaho of other organizations. She is a lifetime mem- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State University in the public affairs office. ber of the local chapter of the National Council She left to work in private consulting in the of Negro Women (NCNW), participating in Thursday, May 9, 2019 90’s but found her way back to the lab in many of the group’s fundraisers, annual lunch- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, I rise 2000. During this time, she also began volun- eons, and other events. She is also a longtime today to express my appreciation for the out- teering with the Chubbuck Fire Department. I member of Abyssinian Baptist Church—over standing journalistic career of Robert Pear and am not sure if it was that first EMT call to the 80 years to be precise—and her first ever to join so many who share a deep sadness Chubbuck Flying J where she delivered a Pastor was Rev. Adam Clayton Powell III. over his untimely loss. baby in the front seat of a minivan, but it was Ethel’s stories about growing up in rural Those of us who had the chance to pitch a in this job that Wendy discovered a passion North Carolina have always been a hit with story to Robert or faced the challenge of re- for firefighting and emergency response. So the seniors living in the community. Her per- sponding to his questions knew he was deeply Wendy turned her volunteer passion into her sonality is, and always has been, loving and knowledgeable about health care. For 40 career. caring to all she encounters, and it shows. years, he reported on every major health care In 2005 at 41 years old, Wendy became a Many people refer to Ethel as ‘‘everyone’s story and raised many issues that became member of the Idaho National Laboratory Fire Nana.’’ And while she is beloved by all, she is

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Roll No. 190, after the previous question was or- THE COST OF NON-COMPLETION: dered by a yea-and-nay vote of 227 yeas to 190 nays IMPROVING STUDENT OUTCOMES IN with one answering ‘‘present’’, Roll No. 189. HIGHER EDUCATION Pages H3518–19 Committee on Education and Labor: Subcommittee on Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Higher Education and Workforce Investment held a ture—Communication: Read a letter from Chair- hearing entitled ‘‘The Cost of Non-Completion: Im- man DeFazio wherein he transmitted copies of twen- proving Student Outcomes in Higher Education’’. ty resolutions included in the General Services Ad- Testimony was heard from public witnesses. ministration’s Capital Investment and Leasing Pro- grams. The resolutions were adopted by the Com- LOWERING PRESCRIPTION DRUG PRICES: mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure on May DECONSTRUCTING THE DRUG SUPPLY 8, 2019. Pages H3552–H3658 CHAIN Quorum Calls—Votes: Two yea-and-nay votes and Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on six recorded votes developed during the proceedings Health held a hearing entitled ‘‘Lowering Prescrip- of today and appear on pages H3518–19, H3519, tion Drug Prices: Deconstructing the Drug Supply H3545, H3545–46, H3546–47, H3547, H3549, Chain’’. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. and H3550. There were no quorum calls. Adjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and ad- THE FISCAL YEAR 2020 DOE BUDGET journed at 9:11 p.m. Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing entitled ‘‘The Fiscal Year 2020 DOE Budget’’. Testimony was heard from Committee Meetings Rick Perry, Secretary, Department of Energy.

REVIEWING THE STATE OF THE FARM MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES ECONOMY Committee on Financial Services: Full Committee con- Committee on Agriculture: Subcommittee on General cluded markup on H.R. 1988, the ‘‘Protect Afford- Farm Commodities and Risk Management held a able Mortgages for Veterans Act of 2019’’; H.R. hearing entitled ‘‘Reviewing the State of the Farm 2409, the ‘‘Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Economy’’. Testimony was heard from public wit- Job Creators Act’’; H.R. 2514, the ‘‘Coordinating nesses. Oversight, Upgrading and Innovating Technology, and Examiner Reform Act of 2019’’; H.R. 2515, to MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES amend the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 to Committee on Appropriations: Full Committee held a amend the definition of whistleblower; H.R. 2534, markup on the Legislative Branch Appropriation the ‘‘Insider Trading Prohibition Act of 2019’’; leg- Bill, FY 2020; and the Military Construction, Vet- islation on the Task Force on Financial Technology erans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Resolution of 2019; and legislation on the Task Bill, FY 2020. The Legislative Branch Appropriation Force on Artificial Intelligence Resolution of 2019. Bill, FY 2020, and the Military Construction, Vet- H.R. 2409, legislation on the Task Force on Finan- erans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations cial Technology Resolution of 2019, and legislation Bill, FY 2020 were ordered reported, as amended. on the Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Resolu- tion of 2019 were ordered reported, without amend- FISCAL YEAR 2020 BUDGET REQUEST FOR ment. H.R. 1988, H.R. 2534, H.R. 2515, and H.R. MILITARY READINESS 2514 were ordered reported, as amended. Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Readi- ness held a hearing entitled ‘‘Fiscal Year 2020 Budg- DOLLAR DIPLOMACY OR DEBT TRAP? et Request for Military Readiness’’. Testimony was EXAMINING CHINA’S ROLE IN THE heard from Admiral Bill Moran, Vice Chief of Naval WESTERN HEMISPHERE Operations, U.S. Navy; General Stephen W. Wilson, Committee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on the Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, U.S. Air Force; Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, and Trade General James C. McConville, Vice Chief of Staff of held a hearing entitled ‘‘Dollar Diplomacy or Debt the Army, U.S. Army; and General Gary L. Thomas, Trap? Examining China’s Role in the Western Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, U.S. Hemisphere’’. Testimony was heard from public wit- Marine Corps. nesses.

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EXAMINING ONGOING FOREVER GI BILL cial Operations Command; and Mr. Kenneth Bray, IMPLEMENTATION EFFORTS Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Sur- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Subcommittee on Eco- veillance and Reconnaissance Effects Operations, U.S. nomic Opportunity; and Subcommittee on Tech- Air Force. This hearing was closed. nology and Modernization held a joint hearing enti- tled ‘‘Examining Ongoing Forever GI Bill Imple- Joint Meetings mentation Efforts’’. Testimony was heard from Paul R. Lawrence, Under Secretary for Benefits, Depart- HUNGARY AND RUSSIA ment of Veterans Affairs; Michael J. Missal, Inspec- Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: Com- tor General, Department of Veterans Affairs; and a mission received a closed briefing on issues related public witness. to Hungary and Russia from Christopher Robinson, UNDERSTANDING THE TAX GAP AND and Matthew G. Boyse, both a Deputy Assistant TAXPAYER NONCOMPLIANCE Secretary of State, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs. Committee on Ways and Means: Full Committee held a hearing entitled ‘‘Understanding the Tax Gap and UKRAINE Taxpayer Noncompliance’’. Testimony was heard Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: Com- from J. Russell George, Treasury Inspector General mission received a briefing on the state of institu- for Tax Administration, Department of the Treasury; tional resilience and political context for the election James R. McTigue, Director, Tax Issues, Strategic of Volodymyr Zelenskiy as Ukraine’s next president Issues, Government Accountability Office; Benjamin from Michael Carpenter, Penn Biden Center for Di- Herndon, Chief Research and Analytics Officer, In- plomacy and Global Engagement, and Natalie ternal Revenue Service; and a public witness. Sedletska, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Ukrain- FISCAL YEAR 2020 DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE ian Service. AGENCY AND MILITARY SERVICES f BUDGET REQUEST HEARING Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Sub- COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR FRIDAY, committee on Defense Intelligence and Warfighter MAY 10, 2019 Support held a hearing entitled ‘‘Fiscal Year 2020 (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Defense Intelligence Agency and Military Services Senate Budget Request Hearing’’. Testimony was heard from Joseph Kernan, Undersecretary of Defense (In- No meetings/hearings scheduled. telligence), Department of Defense; Lieutenant Gen- House eral Robert Ashley, Director, Defense Intelligence Agency; Lieutenant General Scott Berrier, Deputy Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, markup on Chief of Staff for Intelligence, U.S. Army; Lieutenant State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appro- General Lori Reynolds, Deputy Commandant for In- priations Bill, FY 2020, 8 a.m., H–140 Capitol. formation, U.S. Marine Corps; Vice Admiral Mat- Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress, Full thew Kohler, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Opening up the Process: Information Warfare, U.S. Navy; Brigadier General Recommendations for Making Legislative Information Michelle Schmidt, Director of Intelligence, U.S. Spe- More Transparent’’, 9 a.m., 1310 Longworth.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 3 p.m., Monday, May 13 9 a.m., Friday, May 10

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Monday: Senate will resume consideration Program for Friday: Consideration of H.R. 2157—Sup- of the nomination of Michael J. Truncale, to be United plemental Appropriations Act, 2019. States District Judge for the Eastern District of Texas, and vote on the motion to invoke cloture thereon at 5:30 p.m.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Gianforte, Greg, Mont., E563 Moore, Gwen, Wisc., E565 Gosar, Paul, Ariz., E564 Norton, Eleanor Holmes, The District of Columbia, Beyer, Donald S., Jr., Va., E564 Horn, Kendra S., Okla., E564 E565 Brooks, Susan W., Ind., E570 Huffman, Jared, Calif., E570 Omar, Ilhan, Minn., E567 Budd, Ted, N.C., E564 Hurd, Will, Tex., E567 Raskin, Jamie, Md., E567 Case, Ed, Hawaii, E564 Jackson Lee, Sheila, Tex., E572 Reed, Tom, N.Y., E566 Cleaver, Emanuel, Mo., E569 Johnson, Eddie Bernice, Tex., E566 Cline, Ben, Va., E567 Katko, John, N.Y., E566 Ryan, Tim, Ohio, E565 Crow, Jason, Col., E571 Lawrence, Brenda L., Mich., E563 Schakowsky, Janice D., Ill., E571 Davis, Danny K., Ill., E572 Levin, Mike, Calif., E570 Simpson, Michael K., Idaho, E571 Doyle, Michael F., Pa., E569 Marchant, Kenny, Tex., E568 Sires, Albio, N.J., E571 Engel, Eliot L., N.Y., E567, E569, E571 Mast, Brian J., Fla., E565, E568 Zeldin, Lee M., N.Y., E563

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