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Vol. 167 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2021 No. 67 House of Representatives The House met at noon and was As we know all too well in rural dispense with the political games. We called to order by the Speaker pro tem- Pennsylvania, infrastructure has real- need roads, bridges, and reliable inter- pore (Mrs. DINGELL). life consequences for communities. At net. We do not need the Green New f its core, improving roads, bridges, and Deal. Stop calling this infrastructure. other key infrastructure should be a Stop hiding progressive policies in tro- DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO commonsense, bipartisan priority. jan horses. Stop trying to trick the TEMPORE Failing infrastructure does not dis- American people. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- criminate. A broken bridge can harm While I stand ready to work with the fore the House the following commu- Democrats just as it can harm Repub- President and House Democrats on nication from the Speaker: licans. what is true infrastructure reform, this WASHINGTON, DC, Unfortunately, the so-called infra- plan is further evidence that the Biden- April 19, 2021. structure reform put forth by Presi- Harris administration are more happy I hereby appoint the Honorable DEBBIE dent Biden fails to take seriously the to push their radical agenda at the ex- DINGELL to act as Speaker pro tempore on challenges that we are currently facing pense of hardworking Americans. this day. in Pennsylvania and around the entire Instead of propelling these radical NANCY PELOSI, Speaker of the House of Representatives. country. In the rural district that I policies, this could be a good-faith op- represent, we know the importance of portunity to deliver results for the f true infrastructure. We need to make American people. If we work together, MORNING-HOUR DEBATE our roadways and bridges safer, we we can get this job done. From deploy- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- need to improve our transportation ing rural broadband to sustaining our ant to the order of the House of Janu- systems, and we desperately need to basic roads, we must bridge this divide. ary 4, 2021, the Chair will now recog- deploy reliable internet to those lack- f nize Members from lists submitted by ing access to broadband. This is what HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY the majority and minority leaders for true infrastructure is. But, unfortu- OF STEVEN KOPPERUD morning-hour debate. nately, that is not the Biden plan. The Chair will alternate recognition Let’s look at the facts. In President The SPEAKER pro tempore. The between the parties, with time equally Biden’s infrastructure plan, less than 6 Chair recognizes the gentleman from allocated between the parties and each percent would go to roads and bridges; North Carolina (Mr. ROUZER) for 5 min- Member other than the majority and less than 2 percent would go to water- utes. minority leaders and the minority ways, locks, dams, ports, and airports; Mr. ROUZER. Madam Speaker, I rise whip limited to 5 minutes, but in no and less than 5 percent, unfortunately, today to honor the life and legacy of event shall debate continue beyond 1:50 would go to broadband. one of the great voices for American p.m. With $600 billion devoted to the agriculture here in our Nation’s Cap- f Green New Deal, this has never been ital, Steven L. Kopperud. about infrastructure. In Pennsylvania, His death this past year was sudden VALUE OF INFRASTRUCTURE the extreme policies championed in the and a shock to all of us who knew him. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Biden plan will crush our vital manu- Steve was always the same, from the Chair recognizes the gentleman from facturing and energy industries. This first day I met him almost 25 years ago Pennsylvania (Mr. JOYCE) for 5 min- plan prioritizes the progressive agenda until the last time we talked. He was a utes. over the needs of the American work- great friend, one whom you could trust Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam ers and small businesses. to shoot you straight. As are so many Speaker, as the son of a civil engineer, In the name of infrastructure, Demo- in the agriculture arena, he was a I was raised with an understanding of crats want to kill jobs, raise taxes, bur- down-to-earth, great guy; the type you the value of infrastructure that serves den families, and stunt our recovery could pick up a conversation with as people and benefits communities. My from the COVID–19 pandemic. though you had just talked yesterday commitment to infrastructure has Today, I ask a very simple question: when, in fact, it could have been a year spanned decades. As a young man, I put Is it worth it? or more; the type who would always be shovel to the road for the construction As we seek to define infrastructure there for you. And if it was a policy of highways and bridges; and now, and consider improvements to our Na- question, he always, always, had the today, I advocate for infrastructure im- tion’s fundamental infrastructure facts. He believed in his work, and he provements in Congress. needs, I urge all of my colleagues to was passionate about it.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:40 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19AP7.000 H19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H1894 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 19, 2021 After growing up in Minneapolis and Through her service and kindness to on the Clay County SWAT team for attending the University of Minnesota, others, Carolyn Justice continues to over a decade. Mr. Jock has been on Steve started his career in journalism, leave an indelible mark on south- the front lines of law enforcement for a writing for the Minneapolis Star Trib- eastern North Carolina. This is why it quarter century and, in that time, has une and the San Diego Union-Tribune. is so fitting that she was recently investigated and solved criminal cases, He eventually became the Washington named by the Wilmington Star-News in provided disaster training and commu- bureau chief for Feedstuffs, which fur- March, which was Women’s History nication, and has been a valued com- ther introduced him to the world of ag- Month 2021, as one of 106 women who munity leader. riculture. have made the Port City area a better As a citizen of Orange Park for the From there, he launched a long, dis- place. last 22 years, Assistant Chief Jock en- tinguished career in advocacy, lob- I don’t know of anyone who stands tered retirement earlier this month bying on all things animal, everything stronger for the Cape Fear region and after 25 years of service. As the wife of from food, livestock, poultry, trade, the causes in which she believes. This a fellow SWAT team member, I want to and animal welfare, to biotech, among is a well-deserved honor for a very dis- wish him and his family a happy, safe, countless other agricultural issues. He tinguished public servant and my great and productive retirement. was a founder of the Animal Alliance friend and colleague. HONORING CAPTAIN MARK ELAM Association, and eventually started his f Mrs. CAMMACK. Madam Speaker, I own firm to represent clients across CELEBRATING THE NOMINATION rise today to honor and celebrate the the Nation’s agriculture sector. life and service of Captain Mark Elam Steve played an instrumental role in OF REAR ADMIRAL MICHAEL BOYLE of the Putnam County Department of the passage of every farm bill in the Corrections. past 35 years, from his first in 1985 to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Captain Elam served in the Putman his last in 2018. He could always be Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from County Sheriff’s Office for nearly 20 found in the Halls of Congress, the Florida (Mrs. CAMMACK) for 5 minutes. years and, in that time, proved himself White House, or USDA, making the Mrs. CAMMACK. Madam Speaker, I to be a hardworking servant. case for commonsense agriculture poli- rise today to celebrate the service, sac- Before joining the sheriff’s office, cies critical to our producers and rifice, and recent nomination of one of Mark served 4 years in the United American consumers. And by the fortu- my constituents, Rear Admiral Mi- States Marine Corps. But the role that itous nature of events early on in his chael E. Boyle. he excelled at the most was as a family Admiral Boyle has served as director career, he became a key voice with man. He was a devoted husband to his of Maritime Operations for the U.S. Pa- great expertise in the animal welfare wife, Lachrisha, for 15 years and a fa- cific Fleet since June of 2020. Admiral policy arena. ther to two children. Before Captain Steve leaves behind his wife, Judith, Boyle was designated a naval aviator Elam’s death last week, Mark and his of more than 45 years, and many, many in January of 1990. wife were in the process of adopting friends. The contributions he made to In his 30 years of dedicated service, five siblings. agriculture were numerous, leaving a he has held numerous positions He had a servant’s heart and so much great legacy of advocacy that has bene- throughout the United States Naval compassion to give. His loss leaves a fited American producers and has Command. Whether it was operational hole in the Putnam County law en- helped to feed the world. His was a life tours, like aboard the USS Forrestal in forcement community, but his memory very well-lived, and American agri- support of Operation Provide Comfort will live on in the work and good deeds culture is that much better because of in Northern Iraq, or aboard the USS Saratoga in support of Operation Pro- he did in life. Steve Kopperud, and so is our country. I want to extend my condolences to vide Promise in Bosnia, Admiral Boyle TRIBUTE TO CAROLYN JUSTICE his wife, children, and the entire Put- has shown what leadership, fortitude, Mr. ROUZER. Madam Speaker, I rise nam County Sheriff’s Office in their and duty look like in the United States today to pay particular tribute to an enormous loss. individual who has been an institution Navy. God bless Captain Elam and his fam- I commend the Secretary of Defense, in the Cape Fear region for decades, my ily. friend and former colleague in the General Lloyd Austin for his nomina- You’ve got the watch. State legislature, Carolyn Justice. tion of Rear Admiral Boyle to the rank Carolyn served five terms in the of two-star flag officer, rear admiral, in b 1215 North Carolina House of Representa- the United States Navy. His work in HONORING GILCHRIST COUNTY SHERIFF’S SER- tives, representing New Hanover and keeping our Nation safe and securing GEANT NOEL RAMIREZ AND DEPUTY TAYLOR Pender Counties. Before her service in American interests abroad have not LINDSEY the State legislature, she served on gone unnoticed. Mrs. CAMMACK. Madam Speaker, I Pender County’s Board of Commis- I want to personally thank Rear Ad- rise today to honor and remember Gil- sioners. She has also served as a trust- miral Michael Boyle for his service to christ County Sheriff’s Sergeant Noel ee of New Hanover Regional Medical this country and his steadfast duty in Ramirez and Deputy Taylor Lindsey Center, Pender Memorial Hospital, and defense of our Constitution. who were both gunned down in the line as chair of the Lower Cape Fear River Congratulations, Admiral. Semper of duty 3 years ago today. Program. Fortis. On April 19, 2018, Sergeant Ramirez Now, I got to know Carolyn while HONORING ASSISTANT CHIEF OF POLICE JOHN and Deputy Lindsey were eating lunch serving in the State Senate. She was a JOCK at a restaurant in Trenton, Florida, co-chair of the State House Appropria- Mrs. CAMMACK. Madam Speaker, I when a coward fired through a window tions Subcommittee on Agriculture rise today to honor the distinguished and killed both officers in the line of and Natural and Economic Resources, service of Assistant Chief of Police duty. That man—whose name does not while I was co-chair of the Senate Ap- John Jock of the Orange Park Police deserve to be mentioned—killed those propriations Subcommittee. So we got Department. two officers, consumed by a radical to know each other quite well as we Over the past 25 years, Assistant hate for law enforcement. That same went line by line of the State budget, Chief Jock has worked under three po- hate for law enforcement that we saw making cuts to the programs under our lice chiefs, four town managers, and then I continue to see today. purview. has become a valued member of the Now more than ever we need to pub- The economic collapse of 2008 and force in our community. Starting as a licly and boldly support our law en- 2009 had left the State budget in sham- patrol officer for the OPPD back in forcement officers. bles, and it was our job to help balance 1996, he has earned promotions three Noel and Taylor’s deaths remind us it. These were not easy decisions, but, times, achieving the rank of assistant of the constant vigilance that an offi- with Carolyn as a key partner, we police chief, and even receiving his cer needs to have in order to return made the budget numbers work while master’s degree in the process. home safely to their families every doing our best to fund the programs of He graduated from the FDLE Florida night. Being an LEO is a difficult and most value to the citizens of the State. Leadership Academy in 2011, and served often thankless job.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:40 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19AP7.002 H19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE April 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1895 I want to take a moment to thank PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Columbia. She has also been involved Sergeant Ramirez and Deputy Lindsey The SPEAKER. Will the gentle- in advocacy at the State and national for their service and sacrifice to our woman from Nevada (Ms. TITUS) come levels to promote an understanding of community. We honor their legacy by forward and lead the House in the the labor and environmental chal- continuing to say their names and re- Pledge of Allegiance. lenges facing farmers. member their sacrifice and love for our Ms. TITUS led the Pledge of Alle- Throughout her career she has accu- hometown. giance as follows: mulated a long list of awards and ac- I pledge to always have our brothers complishments, including the North I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the and sisters in uniform’s six. United States of America, and to the Repub- American Blueberry Council’s Alex f lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Wetherbee Award, for her outstanding indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. contributions to the promotion and RECESS marketing of blueberries. f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Madam Speaker, I want to thank ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Lorrie for all the work she has done for declares the House in recess until 2 The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- Georgia’s blueberry growers and for p.m. today. tain up to 15 requests for 1-minute growers across the country. Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 16 speeches on each side of the aisle. f minutes p.m.), the House stood in re- f HONORING BERNELL TRAMMELL cess. DOUBLE STANDARDS (Mr. GROTHMAN asked and was f given permission to address the House (Mrs. MCCLAIN asked and was given b 1400 for 1 minute.) permission to address the House for 1 Mr. GROTHMAN. Madam Speaker, I AFTER RECESS minute.) rise in honor of the great Bernell Mrs. MCCLAIN. Madam Speaker, The recess having expired, the House Trammell of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, today I rise because of the double who owned eXpressions Journal Publi- was called to order by the Speaker at 2 standards in this Chamber. Once again, p.m. cations, which was located on 915 East this weekend we saw a Member of the Wright Street. f majority openly call for more con- Bernell Trammell was an avid reader frontation in a Minneapolis suburb. PRAYER and a very religious man who liked That very night there was a drive-by people. He graduated from Lincoln The Chaplain, the Reverend Margaret shooting in that community where po- High School in Milwaukee. Grun Kibben, offered the following lice and National Guardsmen were tar- Last July 23, he was shot dead car- prayer: geted. rying a sign for Donald Trump. God our shepherd, You have en- If this were reversed, if this were said I would like to ask the city of Mil- trusted us with the responsibility to by a Republican, you know, Madam waukee to dial up the investigation for tend Your sheep, to feed them and Speaker, that the majority in this the murder of Bernell Trammell. I be- watch over them. May we be worthy of Chamber would move to strip that Rep- lieve it is a shame in Milwaukee that this mantle of awesome responsibility resentative of their committees and when someone—one of few people— and live wholeheartedly into this task. possibly move to expel them from Con- stands up and announces by a sign that May nothing we do be done simply out gress. he is voting for Donald Trump that he of obligation. But having received Your We have actually seen this before. would be shot dead. tender mercies in our own lives, may If what President Trump said on Jan- He was an iconoclast, he was a very we be eager to serve You and those uary 6 was inciting a riot, then what do spiritual man delving in different reli- whom You have commended to our the words ‘‘get more confrontational’’ gions, and he was all over the political care. mean? spectrum as far as the people he en- And if we lose sight of Your claim on Are those not the words someone dorsed. But while he was carrying a our lives and waver in our duties, call would use if they wanted to incite Donald Trump sign, he was shot down us to examine the multitude of in- more violence or insurrection? last July 23. stances where You have showered Your If the majority cares about this insti- I beg the city of Milwaukee to do grace upon us. tution, and if the majority cares about something about this horrible crime. How then can we help but be so our Nation, then they need to get their f transformed that we would want noth- own house in order and tamp down this ing else but to give of ourselves from vile rhetoric. MARIJUANA BANKING BILL the depths of our souls? f (Mr. GOOD of Virginia asked and was May we then be examples of what it given permission to address the House means to serve You. May we live lives RECOGNIZING LORRIE FORD for 1 minute and to revise and extend of kindness and humility, not lifting MERKER his remarks.) ourselves up, but waiting with patience (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and Mr. GOOD of Virginia. Madam Speak- for the moment when, in the fullness of was given permission to address the er, I rise in opposition to H.R. 1996, the time, You reveal the purpose for all our House for 1 minute and to revise and marijuana banking bill. This legisla- efforts and energies, in Your gracious extend his remarks.) tion is about legitimizing and plan. Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam bankrolling the marijuana industry In the meantime, we cast ourselves— Speaker, I rise today to recognize and making legalization inevitable. our anxieties, our best intentions, and Lorrie Ford Merker for all the work It is sad that the House is voting on our most fervent hopes on You—in sure she has done to improve the lives of this bill during a time when our coun- and certain hope of Your steadfast love Georgia’s blueberry farmers. try is seeing increases in addiction, de- for us. Lorrie has made outstanding con- pression, and suicide. Rather than It is in the strength of Your name we tributions to the blueberry industry for helping victims of despair, we are en- pray. three decades. Born and raised in hancing the financial benefits for those Amen. southeastern Michigan, Lorrie grad- peddling and profiting off the sale of f uated from Michigan State University marijuana. and has spent her entire adult life im- We are not even directly debating our THE JOURNAL proving the agriculture sector. drug laws. No. We are cowardly debat- The SPEAKER. Pursuant to section For the past 32 years Lorrie has ing if we should reward States for un- 11(a) of House Resolution 188, the Jour- worked with the Michigan Blueberry dermining the rule of law. nal of the last day’s proceedings is ap- Growers Association which represents Despite what the swamp says, we proved. 250 growers in eight States and British don’t need recreational marijuana. As

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:40 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19AP7.004 H19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H1896 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 19, 2021 recently as 2016, the DEA determined and pass the bill (H.R. 490) to amend (2) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) that marijuana should remain a sched- the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to as subsections (e) and (f), respectively; ule I substance. improve morale within the Department (3) by inserting after subsection (c) the fol- I don’t care what the lobbyists or of Homeland Security workforce by lowing new subsection: ‘‘(d) CHIEF LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT OF- conferring new responsibilities to the talking heads for the marijuana indus- FICER.—The Chief Human Capital Officer try like John Boehner say, I care about Chief Human Capital Officer, estab- may designate an employee of the Depart- keeping dangerous substances away lishing an employee engagement steer- ment to serve as a Chief Learning and En- from our children and standing for the ing committee, requiring action plans, gagement Officer to assist the Chief Human values I was elected to fight for. and authorizing an annual employee Capital Officer in carrying out this section.’’; The last thing our country needs is award program, and for other purposes. and our help facilitating the profitability The Clerk read the title of the bill. (4) in subsection (e), as so redesignated— of addictive, behavior-altering, rec- The text of the bill is as follows: (A) by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), H.R. 490 and (4) as paragraphs (5), (6), and (7), respec- reational drug use. tively; and I oppose the bill, and I urge every Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives of the United States of America in (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the fol- Member to do the same. Congress assembled, lowing new paragraphs: ‘‘(2) information on employee development f SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Department opportunities catalogued pursuant to para- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER of Homeland Security Morale, Recognition, graph (9) of subsection (b) and any available PRO TEMPORE Learning and Engagement Act of 2021’’ or data on participation rates, attrition rates, the ‘‘DHS MORALE Act’’. and impacts on retention and employee sat- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. isfaction; SEC. 2. CHIEF HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICER RE- TITUS). Pursuant to clause 4 of rule I, SPONSIBILITIES. ‘‘(3) information on the progress of Depart- the following enrolled bills were signed Section 704 of the Homeland Security Act ment-wide strategic workforce planning ef- by the Speaker on Friday, April 16, of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 344) is amended— forts as determined under paragraph (2) of 2021: (1) in subsection (b)— subsection (b); S. 164, to educate health care pro- (A) in paragraph (1)— ‘‘(4) information on the activities of the viders and the public on biosimilar bio- (i) by inserting ‘‘, including with respect to steering committee established pursuant to leader development and employee engage- section 711(a), including the number of meet- logical products, and for other pur- ings, types of materials developed and dis- poses; ment,’’ after ‘‘policies’’; (ii) by striking ‘‘and in line’’ and inserting tributed, and recommendations made to the S. 415, to amend the Federal Food, ‘‘, in line’’; and Secretary;’’. Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to (iii) by inserting ‘‘and informed by best SEC. 3. EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT STEERING the scope of new chemical exclusivity; practices within the Federal government and COMMITTEE AND ACTION PLAN. S. 578, to improve the health and the private sector,’’ after ‘‘priorities,’’; (a) IN GENERAL.—Title VII of the Homeland safety of Americans living with food al- (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘develop Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 341 et seq.) is lergies and related disorders, including performance measures to provide a basis for amended by adding at the end the following new section: potentially life-threatening anaphy- monitoring and evaluating’’ and inserting laxis, food protein-induced ‘‘use performance measures to evaluate, on ‘‘SEC. 711. EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT. an ongoing basis,’’; ‘‘(a) STEERING COMMITTEE.—Not later than enterocolitis syndrome, and (C) in paragraph (3), by inserting ‘‘that, to 120 days after the date of the enactment of eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases, the extent practicable, are informed by em- this section, the Secretary shall establish an and for other purposes. ployee feedback’’ after ‘‘policies’’; employee engagement steering committee, f (D) in paragraph (4), by inserting ‘‘includ- including representatives from operational ing leader development and employee en- components, headquarters, and field per- RECESS gagement programs,’’ before ‘‘in coordina- sonnel, including supervisory and non-super- tion’’; visory personnel, and employee labor organi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- (E) in paragraph (5), by inserting before the zations that represent Department employ- ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair semicolon at the end the following: ‘‘that is ees, and chaired by the Under Secretary for declares the House in recess subject to informed by an assessment, carried out by Management, to carry out the following ac- the call of the Chair. the Chief Human Capital Officer, of the tivities: Accordingly (at 2 o’clock and 8 min- learning and developmental needs of employ- ‘‘(1) Identify factors that have a negative utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. ees in supervisory and non-supervisory roles impact on employee engagement, morale, across the Department and appropriate and communications within the Department, f workforce planning initiatives’’; such as perceptions about limitations on ca- b 1430 (F) by redesignating paragraphs (9) and (10) reer progression, mobility, or development as paragraphs (13) and (14), respectively; and opportunities, collected through employee AFTER RECESS (G) by inserting after paragraph (8) the fol- feedback platforms, including through an- lowing new paragraphs: nual employee surveys, questionnaires, and The recess having expired, the House ‘‘(9) maintain a catalogue of available em- other communications, as appropriate. was called to order by the Speaker pro ployee development opportunities, including ‘‘(2) Identify, develop, and distribute ini- tempore (Ms. TITUS) at 2 o’clock and 30 the Homeland Security Rotation Program tiatives and best practices to improve em- minutes p.m. pursuant to section 844, departmental leader- ployee engagement, morale, and communica- ship development programs, interagency de- tions within the Department, including f velopment programs, and other rotational through annual employee surveys, question- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER programs; naires, and other communications, as appro- PRO TEMPORE ‘‘(10) ensure that employee discipline and priate. adverse action programs comply with the re- ‘‘(3) Monitor efforts of each component to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- quirements of all pertinent laws, rules, regu- address employee engagement, morale, and ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair lations, and Federal guidance, and ensure communications based on employee feedback will postpone further proceedings due process for employees; provided through annual employee surveys, today on motions to suspend the rules ‘‘(11) analyze each Department or Govern- questionnaires, and other communications, on which the yeas and nays are or- ment-wide Federal workforce satisfaction or as appropriate. dered. morale survey not later than 90 days after ‘‘(4) Advise the Secretary on efforts to im- the date of the publication of each such sur- prove employee engagement, morale, and The House will resume proceedings vey and submit to the Secretary such anal- communications within specific components on postponed questions at a later time. ysis, including, as appropriate, recommenda- and across the Department. f tions to improve workforce satisfaction or ‘‘(5) Conduct regular meetings and report, morale within the Department; not less than once per quarter, to the Under DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SE- ‘‘(12) review and approve all component Secretary for Management, the head of each CURITY MORALE, RECOGNITION, employee engagement action plans to ensure component, and the Secretary on Depart- LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT such plans include initiatives responsive to ment-wide efforts to improve employee en- ACT OF 2021 the root cause of employee engagement chal- gagement, morale, and communications. lenges, as well as outcome-based perform- ‘‘(b) ACTION PLAN; REPORTING.—The Sec- Mr. TORRES of New York. Madam ance measures and targets to track the retary, acting through the Chief Human Cap- Speaker, I move to suspend the rules progress of such initiatives;’’; ital Officer, shall—

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:40 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19AP7.007 H19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE April 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1897 ‘‘(1) not later than 120 days after the date ‘‘(2) publicize within the Department how Representatives and the Committee on of the establishment of the employee engage- any employee or group of employees may be Homeland Security and Governmental Af- ment steering committee under subsection nominated for an award; fairs of the Senate regarding the direct and (a), issue a Department-wide employee en- ‘‘(3) establish an internal review board indirect impacts of the lapse in appropria- gagement action plan, reflecting input from comprised of representatives from Depart- tions between December 22, 2018, and Janu- the steering committee and employee feed- ment components, headquarters, and field ary 25, 2019, on— back provided through annual employee sur- personnel to submit to the Secretary award (1) Department of Homeland Security veys, questionnaires, and other communica- recommendations regarding specific employ- human resources operations; tions in accordance with paragraph (1) of ees or groups of employees; (2) the Department’s ability to meet hiring such subsection, to execute strategies to im- ‘‘(4) select recipients from the pool of benchmarks; and prove employee engagement, morale, and nominees submitted by the internal review (3) retention, attrition, and morale of De- communications within the Department; and board under paragraph (3) and convene a partment personnel. ‘‘(2) require the head of each component ceremony at which employees or groups of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- to— employees receive such awards from the Sec- ant to the rule, the gentleman from ‘‘(A) develop and implement a component- retary; and specific employee engagement plan to ad- ‘‘(5) publicize such program within the De- New York (Mr. TORRES) and the gen- vance the action plan required under para- partment. tleman from New York (Mr. graph (1) that includes performance meas- ‘‘(b) INTERNAL REVIEW BOARD.—The inter- GARBARINO) each will control 20 min- ures and objectives, is informed by employee nal review board described in subsection utes. feedback provided through annual employee (a)(3) shall, when carrying out its function The Chair recognizes the gentleman surveys, questionnaires, and other commu- under such subsection, consult with rep- from New York (Mr. TORRES). resentatives from operational components nications, as appropriate, and sets forth how GENERAL LEAVE employees and, where applicable, their labor and headquarters, including supervisory and representatives are to be integrated in devel- non-supervisory personnel, and employee Mr. TORRES of New York. Madam oping programs and initiatives; labor organizations that represent Depart- Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that ‘‘(B) monitor progress on implementation ment employees. all Members may have 5 legislative of such action plan; and ‘‘(c) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in days in which to revise and extend ‘‘(C) provide to the Chief Human Capital this section may be construed to authorize their remarks and include extraneous Officer and the steering committee quarterly additional funds to carry out the require- material on this measure. reports on actions planned and progress ments of this section or to require the Sec- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there made under this paragraph. retary to provide monetary bonuses to re- objection to the request of the gen- ‘‘(c) TERMINATION.—This section shall ter- cipients of an award under this section.’’. tleman from New York? minate on the date that is five years after (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of the date of the enactment of this section.’’. contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Se- There was no objection. (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of curity Act of 2002, as amended by section 3 of Mr. TORRES of New York. Madam contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Se- this Act, is further amended by inserting Speaker, I yield myself such time as I curity Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 711 the fol- may consume. after the item relating to section 710 the fol- lowing new item: Madam Speaker, I rise in support of lowing new item: ‘‘Sec. 712. Annual employee award pro- H.R. 490, the DHS MORALE Act. ‘‘Sec. 711. Employee engagement.’’. gram.’’. Every day, the Department of Home- (c) SUBMISSIONS TO CONGRESS.— SEC. 5. INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION AND IM- land Security workforce carries out an (1) DEPARTMENT-WIDE EMPLOYEE ENGAGE- PLEMENTATION PLAN. array of critical missions, from screen- MENT ACTION PLAN.—The Secretary of Home- (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 120 days ing travelers to securing cyberspace, to land Security, acting through the Chief after the date of the enactment of this Act, responding to disasters. Human Capital Officer of the Department of the Comptroller General of the United States Homeland Security, shall submit to the shall investigate whether the application in The 240,000 men and women who Committee on Homeland Security of the the Department of Homeland Security of dis- make up this workforce should feel ap- House of Representatives and the Committee cipline and adverse actions are administered preciated, not only by the American on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- in an equitable and consistent manner that people, but also by DHS. Unfortu- fairs of the Senate the Department-wide em- results in the same or substantially similar nately, that does not seem to be the ployee engagement action plan required disciplinary outcomes across the Depart- case. under subsection (b)(1) of section 711 of the ment for misconduct by a non-supervisory or The Office of Personnel Management Homeland Security Act of 2002 (as added by supervisor employee who engaged in the has found that DHS employees are con- subsection (a) of this section) not later than same or substantially similar misconduct. 30 days after the issuance of such plan under (b) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out the in- sistently less satisfied with their jobs such subsection (b)(1). vestigation described in subsection (a), the compared to the average Federal em- (2) COMPONENT-SPECIFIC EMPLOYEE ENGAGE- Comptroller General of the United States ployee. Since 2005, DHS’ own employees MENT PLANS.—Each head of a component of shall consult with the Under Secretary for ranked the Department dead last the Department of Homeland Security shall Management of the Department of Homeland among large Federal departments in submit to the Committee on Homeland Secu- Security and the employee engagement the annual Best Places to Work in the rity of the House of Representatives and the steering committee established pursuant to Federal Government survey. Scratch- Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- subsection (b)(1) of section 711 of the Home- ing below the surface, the Best Places ernmental Affairs of the Senate the compo- land Security Act of 2002 (as added by sec- nent-specific employee engagement plan of tion 3(a) of this Act). to Work in the Federal Government each such component required under sub- (c) ACTION BY UNDER SECRETARY FOR MAN- survey found that DHS’ workforce is section (b)(2) of section 711 of the Homeland AGEMENT.—Upon completion of the investiga- the most dissatisfied when it comes to Security Act of 2002 not later than 30 days tion described in subsection (a), the Under training, teamwork, work-life balance, after the issuance of each such plan under Secretary for Management of the Depart- and support for diversity. such subsection (b)(2). ment of Homeland Security shall review the In response to the concerns expressed SEC. 4. ANNUAL EMPLOYEE AWARD PROGRAM. findings and recommendations of such inves- by the workforce, Chairman THOMPSON (a) IN GENERAL.—Title VII of the Homeland tigation and implement a plan, in consulta- introduced the DHS MORALE Act to tion with the employee engagement steering Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 341 et seq.), as require DHS to create and implement amended by section 3 of this Act, is further committee established pursuant to sub- amended by adding at the end the following section (b)(1) of section 711 of the Homeland policies related to leadership develop- new section: Security Act of 2002, to correct any relevant ment, employee engagement, career ‘‘SEC. 712. ANNUAL EMPLOYEE AWARD PROGRAM. deficiencies identified by the Comptroller progression, and employee recognition. ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may es- General of the United States in such inves- Specifically, H.R. 490 requires the De- tablish an annual employee award program tigation. The Under Secretary for Manage- partment to prioritize career develop- to recognize Department employees or ment shall direct the employee engagement ment opportunities and leadership de- groups of employees for significant contribu- steering committee to review such plan to velopment opportunities for DHS em- tions to the achievement of the Depart- inform committee activities and action plans authorized under such section 711. ployees. ment’s goals and missions. If such a program Additionally, it would require DHS is established, the Secretary shall— SEC. 6. IMPACTS OF SHUTDOWN. ‘‘(1) establish within such program cat- Not later than 90 days after the date of the to establish an employee engagement egories of awards, each with specific criteria, enactment of this Act, the Secretary of steering committee comprised of em- that emphasizes honoring employees who are Homeland Security shall report to the Com- ployees across the Department to bet- at the non-supervisory level; mittee on Homeland Security of the House of ter identify the causes of low morale

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:40 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19AP7.003 H19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H1898 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 19, 2021 and what initiatives are working to im- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, I rise people are, and will be, prepared to face and prove it, and to establish an annual in support of H.R. 490, ‘‘DHS MORALE Act,’’ overcome. employee award program to recognize which expands the duties of the Chief Human As Americans we are best when we are true those in the DHS workforce who go Capital Officer to address morale throughout to the values we hold dear, beginning with fi- above and beyond in their work to pro- the Department of Homeland Security. delity to the Constitution and the laws of the tect the homeland. The bill provides for: United States. Identical versions of this measure 1. leader development and employee en- The Department of Homeland Security has have been approved by the House in gagement, had low employee morale and low employee prior Congresses. 2. maintaining a catalogue of available em- engagement since it began operations in 2003 This Congress, a new provision was ployee development opportunities, and and this must change. added to the bill to respond to rec- 3. issuing a DHS-wide employee engage- In 2019, the Government Accountability Of- ommendations issued last month by ment action plan. fice (GAO) issued a report on DHS employee the Government Accountability Office The bill directs DHS to establish an em- morale. regarding morale challenges at the De- ployee engagement steering committee and This report addressed: partment. authorizes it to establish an annual employee 1. drivers of employee engagement at DHS The provision directs DHS’ chief award program. and human capital officer to review and ap- DHS is also required to report to the con- 2. the extent that DHS has initiatives to im- prove DHS component agency plans to gressional homeland security committees the prove employee engagement and ensures ef- ensure they include initiatives to ad- impacts of the lapse in appropriations between fective engagement action planning. dress the root causes of low morale and December 22, 2018 and January 25, 2019 on performance metrics for measuring im- GAO analyzed employee trends within DHS, (1) DHS human resources operations; (2) plementation of those initiatives. reviewed component employee engagement Enactment of H.R. 490 will help put DHS’s ability to meet hiring benchmarks; and action plans and met with officials from DHS DHS on a path toward fixing the long- (3) retention, attrition, and morale of DHS per- and component human capital offices as well standing morale problems at DHS. sonnel. as unions and employee groups. Madam Speaker, I urge the passage As a senior member of this committee I I was at the Capitol on September 11, 2001, of H.R. 490, and I reserve the balance of have long been troubled by the low morale, and I will never forget the Members who were my time. employee retention and job opportunities with- there with me as we sang God Bless America Mr. GARBARINO. Madam Speaker, I in the entire agency and what impact these on the steps of the Capitol. yield myself such time as I may con- issues have had on homeland security. In the days and weeks following the attacks, sume. Over my service on this committee, from its we were uncertain what threat might come Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- inception, I have learned a great deal about and how many lives might be lost as we port of H.R. 490, the Department of the capacity and strength of the men and worked to put resources in place to deal with Homeland Security MORALE Act of women who work at the Department of Home- an enemy that might be among us. 2021. land Security. Over the past nineteen years we have This legislation, sponsored by Chair- I hold them in the highest regard for their learned a great deal about homeland security, man THOMPSON, will empower the De- dedication and service to our country. but we must learn more about making sure partment’s chief human capital officer This nation depends on the men and that agency professionals have what they to improve leadership development, women of the Department of Homeland Secu- need to excel. employee engagement, and morale at rity (DHS) to protect citizens from those who We will be better prepared to face these the Department, which consistently wish to do them harm. challenges as one nation, united against a ranks near the bottom of all Federal DHS is charged with protecting the nation common foe, when morale issues within DHS departments. from terrorism threats. have been effectively addressed. This bill will support the Depart- The agency also assists local, state, and I urge all members to join me in voting for ment’s most important asset, the many federal law enforcement to prepare to meet H.R. 490, DHS MORALE Act. dedicated security professionals that those threats which are significantly different The SPEAKER pro tempore. The work diligently to better protect our than what was seen on September 11, 2001. question is on the motion offered by Nation. Because of the dedication of DHS profes- the gentleman from New York (Mr. Madam Speaker, I urge all of my col- sionals, we are better prepared to face these TORRES) that the House suspend the leagues to join me in supporting H.R. challenges as one nation united against a rules and pass the bill, H.R. 490. 490, and I reserve the balance of my common foe. The question was taken. time. The Department of Homeland Security was The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Mr. TORRES of New York. Madam not created to protect the nation from des- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Speaker, I have no further speakers, I perate people escaping violence and poverty, am prepared to close, and I reserve the in the affirmative, the ayes have it. seeking asylum in our country or the ravages balance of my time. Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, on that of a virus attacking and killing over half a mil- Mr. GARBARINO. Madam Speaker, I I demand the yeas and nays. have no further speakers, I urge Mem- lion Americans. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- It was created to prevent attacks against our bers to support this bill, and I yield ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution back the balance of my time. nation such as the one carried out by foreign 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Mr. TORRES of New York. Madam terrorists who used commercial planes as mis- Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- Speaker, I yield myself the balance of siles to destroy the World Trade Center Tow- ther proceedings on this motion are my time. ers, and a section of the west side of the Pen- postponed. Madam Speaker, H.R. 490 will im- tagon, and would have killed more if not for f the heroic acts of the passengers on Flight 93 prove morale among the Department’s TRUSTED TRAVELER RECONSIDER- 240,000 employees. That is why it has to stop the attackers from reaching their ulti- mate destination right here at our nation’s ATION AND RESTORATION ACT the support of unions representing DHS OF 2021 employees: The National Border Patrol Capitol. Council, the National Treasury Em- On January 6, 2021, our nation was once Mr. TORRES of New York. Madam ployees Union, and the American Fed- again threatened, but it was from an enemy Speaker, I move to suspend the rules eration of Government Employees. found on our own shores led by the former and pass the bill (H.R. 473) to require a Enactment of H.R. 490 will also force President of the United States to attack the review of Department of Homeland Se- DHS to examine the root causes of the Capitol building during the constitutionally curity trusted traveler programs, and longstanding morale problems and de- mandated Joint Meeting of Congress to count for other purposes. velop responsive approaches to move the ballots cast by presidential electors and The Clerk read the title of the bill. the Department forward in a positive announce the results and the winner to the The text of the bill is as follows: direction. nation and the world. H.R. 473 Madam Speaker, I ask for my col- Today, our nation faces multiple crisis at the Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- leagues’ support, and I yield back the same time that are challenging our way of life, resentatives of the United States of America in balance of my time. values, and resolve; challenges the American Congress assembled,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:40 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19AP7.009 H19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE April 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1899 SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. up screening resources to focus on time they lost in their enrollment due This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Trusted higher-risk travelers. to an error. Traveler Reconsideration and Restoration Given the benefits of these programs, I thank Ranking Member KATKO for Act of 2021’’. it is troubling to hear about people his leadership on this bipartisan bill, SEC. 2. COMPTROLLER GENERAL REVIEW. being unable to enroll in one of these and I thank Chairman THOMPSON for Not later than one year after the date of programs, despite meeting all of the se- his commitment to bringing it to the the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a curity requirements needed to partici- floor today. review of Department of Homeland Security pate. Madam Speaker, I urge all my col- trusted traveler programs. Such review shall We all have an interest in ensuring leagues to support the bill, and I re- examine the following: that the vetting for these programs is serve the balance of my time. (1) The extent to which the Department of thorough and, where there are identi- Mr. TORRES of New York. Madam Homeland Security tracks data and monitors fying matching errors or other issues Speaker, I have no further speakers, I trends related to trusted traveler programs, that may result in a qualified applicant am prepared to close, and I reserve the including root causes for identity-matching being wrongly rejected, the issues get balance of my time. errors resulting in an individual’s enroll- ment in a trusted traveler program being re- addressed in a timely way. Mr. GARBARINO. Madam Speaker, I instated. To ensure these programs are oper- have no further speakers, I urge Mem- (2) Whether the Department coordinates ating effectively and consistently, H.R. bers to support this bill, and I yield with the heads of other relevant Federal, 473 directs the Government Account- back the balance of my time. State, local, Tribal, or territorial entities re- ability Office to review DHS’ trusted Mr. TORRES of New York. Madam garding redress procedures for disqualifying traveler programs. The GAO’s study Speaker, I yield myself the balance of offenses not covered by the Department’s will provide important insight into the my time. own redress processes but which offenses im- Department’s identity matching proc- Madam Speaker, the Department of pact an individual’s enrollment in a trusted Homeland Security’s trusted traveler traveler program. ess and the redress options available to (3) How the Department may improve indi- those who are improperly rejected. programs are important tools in the viduals’ access to reconsideration procedures Madam Speaker, I urge my col- Department’s toolbox to screen people regarding a disqualifying offense for enroll- leagues to support this legislation, and efficiently and concentrate its re- ment in a trusted traveler program that re- I reserve the balance of my time. sources on high-risk travelers. quires the involvement of any other Federal, Mr. GARBARINO. Madam Speaker, I It is critical that the Department’s State, local, Tribal, or territorial entity. yield myself such time as I may con- processes to vet enrollees be fair, con- (4) The extent to which travelers are in- sume. sistent, and based on accurate informa- formed about reconsideration procedures re- Madam Speaker, I rise today in tion. The GAO assessment directed by garding enrollment in a trusted traveler pro- strong support of H.R. 473, the Trusted gram. this bill will help drive DHS to work Traveler Reconsideration and Restora- towards those ends. SEC. 3. ENROLLMENT REDRESS. Notwithstanding any other provision of tion Act of 2021. Madam Speaker, I thank my col- law, the Secretary of Homeland Security This bill, sponsored by Ranking league from New York (Mr. KATKO) for shall, with respect to an individual whose en- Member JOHN KATKO and cosponsored introducing this bill. I urge its passage, rollment in a trusted traveler program was by Chairwomen WATSON COLEMAN and and I yield back the balance of my revoked in error extend by an amount of SLOTKIN, seeks to ensure the rights of time. time equal to the period of revocation the travelers who have erroneously had Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, I rise period of active enrollment in such a pro- their trusted traveler status revoked. in support of H.R. 473, the ‘‘Trusted Traveler gram upon re-enrollment in such a program From the CBP’s Global Entry and Reconsideration and Restoration Act of 2021,’’ by such an individual. NEXUS to TSA’s PreCheck programs, which directs the Government Accountability The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the Department of Homeland Secu- Office to review Department of Homeland Se- ant to the rule, the gentleman from rity’s trusted traveler programs are curity (DHS) trusted traveler programs, and New York (Mr. TORRES) and the gen- critical to the safe and secure free DHS to extend the enrollment period where an tleman from New York (Mr. movement of people. However, there individual’s participation in a trusted traveler GARBARINO) each will control 20 min- are instances in which individuals are program was revoked in error. utes. mistaken for people with the same or The Trusted Traveler consists of several The Chair recognizes the gentleman similar name or who otherwise find programs that include: Global Entry, TSA from New York (Mr. TORRES). themselves in a position where they Pre✔, SENTRI, NEXUS, and FAST. GENERAL LEAVE lose their trusted traveler status based The Trusted Traveler Programs are risk- Mr. TORRES of New York. Madam on a database error. based programs to facilitate the entry of pre- Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that For those unfortunate persons, the approved travelers. all Members may have 5 legislative process of getting their trusted trav- All applicants are vetted to ensure that they days in which to revise and extend eler status reinstated by DHS involves meet the qualifications for the program to their remarks and include extraneous timely, cumbersome, and confusing bu- which they are applying. material on this measure. reaucratic hurdles, often among sev- Receiving a ‘‘Best Match’’ or program rec- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there eral Federal agencies. In these in- ommendation based on eligibility or travel hab- objection to the request of the gen- stances, travelers lose valuable time its does not guarantee acceptance into any tleman from New York? off of their trusted traveler enrollment Trusted Traveler program. There was no objection. period, even though they spent hard- We will be better prepared to face these Mr. TORRES of New York. Madam earned money to apply. challenges as one nation united against a Speaker, I yield myself such time as I H.R. 473 seeks to bring relief to the common foe, when morale issues within DHS may consume. traveling public who are in need of hav- have been effectively addressed. Madam Speaker, I rise today to sup- ing their trusted traveler status rein- I urge all members to join me in voting for port H.R. 473, the Trusted Traveler Re- stated. The bill requires a comprehen- H.R. 473 the ‘‘Trusted Traveler Reconsider- consideration and Restoration Act of sive review by the Government Ac- ation and Restoration Act of 2021.’’ 2021. countability Office on the existing DHS The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Before the pandemic, millions of processes related to trusted traveler question is on the motion offered by travelers participated in DHS’ trusted programs and how the Department can the gentleman from New York (Mr. traveler programs, like TSA’s improve individuals’ access to having TORRES) that the House suspend the PreCheck and CBP’s Global Entry, their trusted traveler status reinstated rules and pass the bill, H.R. 473. NEXUS, SENTRI, and FAST programs, when it has been revoked in error. The question was taken; and (two- to get them where they need to go a Additionally, H.R. 473 directs the thirds being in the affirmative) the little faster. Secretary of Homeland Security to ex- rules were suspended and the bill was These are win-win programs where tend an individual’s enrollment in a passed. DHS moves vetted goods and people in trusted traveler program by a period A motion to reconsider was laid on an expeditious manner, thereby freeing commensurate with the amount of the table.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:40 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19AP7.002 H19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H1900 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 19, 2021 QUADRENNIAL HOMELAND SECU- (II) by striking ‘‘budget plan’’ and insert- days in which to revise and extend RITY REVIEW TECHNICAL COR- ing ‘‘resources required’’; their remarks and include extraneous RECTIONS ACT OF 2021 (iv) in subparagraph (F)— material on this measure. (I) by inserting ‘‘to the extent prac- Mr. TORRES of New York. Madam The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ticable,’’ before ‘‘a discussion’’; and objection to the request of the gen- Speaker, I move to suspend the rules (II) by striking ‘‘the status of’’; tleman from New York? and pass the bill (H.R. 370) to amend (v) in subparagraph (G)— (I) by inserting ‘‘to the extent prac- There was no objection. the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to Mr. TORRES of New York. Madam make technical corrections to the re- ticable,’’ before ‘‘a discussion’’; (II) by striking ‘‘the status of’’; Speaker, I yield myself such time as I quirement that the Secretary of Home- may consume. land Security submit quadrennial (III) by inserting ‘‘and risks’’ before ‘‘to national homeland’’; and Madam Speaker, I rise in support of homeland security reviews, and for (IV) by inserting ‘‘and’’ after the semicolon H.R. 370, the Quadrennial Homeland other purposes. at the end; Security Review Technical Corrections The Clerk read the title of the bill. (vi) by striking subparagraph (H); and Act. The text of the bill is as follows: (vii) by redesignating subparagraph (I) as Since 2007, the Department of Home- H.R. 370 subparagraph (H); land Security has been required to Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (C) by redesignating paragraph (3) as para- produce a quadrennial review of the resentatives of the United States of America in graph (4); and sprawling Federal department to help (D) by inserting after paragraph (2) the fol- Congress assembled, chart its course for the future. To date, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. lowing new paragraph: ‘‘(3) DOCUMENTATION.—The Secretary shall DHS has issued two Quadrennial Home- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Quadrennial land Security Reviews, or QHSRs. The Homeland Security Review Technical Cor- retain and, upon request, provide to Congress rections Act of 2021’’. the following documentation regarding each third review, which was due by Decem- ber 31, 2017, was never released by the SEC. 2. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO QUADREN- quadrennial homeland security review: NIAL HOMELAND SECURITY REVIEW. ‘‘(A) Records regarding the consultation Trump administration. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 707 of the Home- carried out pursuant to subsection (a)(3), in- Congress mandated that DHS, like land Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 347) is cluding the following: the Defense Department, undertake a amended— ‘‘(i) All written communications, including bottom-up review every 4 years in rec- (1) in subsection (a)(3)— communications sent out by the Secretary ognition of the fact that it has a vital, (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘and’’ and feedback submitted to the Secretary complex, and ever-expanding set of after the semicolon at the end; through technology, online communications tools, in-person discussions, and the inter- missions that need to be assessed in (B) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as regular intervals to help DHS stay subparagraph (D); and agency process. (C) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the ‘‘(ii) Information on how feedback received ahead of the constantly evolving following new subparagraph: by the Secretary informed each such quad- threats facing our country. ‘‘(C) representatives from appropriate advi- rennial homeland security review. With the deadline for the fourth sory committees established pursuant to sec- ‘‘(B) Information regarding the risk assess- QHSR fast approaching, the gentle- tion 871, including the Homeland Security ment required pursuant to subsection woman from New Jersey (Mrs. Watson Advisory Council and the Homeland Security (c)(2)(B), including the following: Coleman) reintroduced this bill to en- Science and Technology Advisory Com- ‘‘(i) The risk model utilized to generate sure that deficiencies that the Govern- such risk assessment. mittee, or otherwise established, including ment Accountability Office identified the Aviation Security Advisory Committee ‘‘(ii) Information, including data used in the risk model, utilized to generate such risk in prior reviews are fully addressed. established pursuant to section 44946 of title In 2016, GAO issued a report that 49, United States Code; and’’; assessment. (2) in subsection (b)— ‘‘(iii) Sources of information, including identified several weaknesses in how (A) in paragraph (2), by inserting before other risk assessments, utilized to generate the Department developed the first two the semicolon at the end the following: such risk assessment. QHSRs. GAO, for example, expressed ‘‘based on the risk assessment required pur- ‘‘(iv) Information on assumptions, weigh- concerns about the degree to which the suant to subsection (c)(2)(B)’’; ing factors, and subjective judgments uti- Department retained documentation to (B) in paragraph (3)— lized to generate such risk assessment, to- explain its findings and emphasized (i) by inserting ‘‘, to the extent prac- gether with information on the rationale or that documentation of the review proc- ticable,’’ after ‘‘describe’’; and basis thereof.’’; (4) by redesignating subsection (d) as sub- ess is essential to ensuring the repeat- (ii) by striking ‘‘budget plan’’ and insert- ability of the review process. ing ‘‘resources required’’; section (e); and (C) in paragraph (4)— (5) by inserting after subsection (c) the fol- b 1445 (i) by inserting ‘‘, to the extent prac- lowing new subsection: ‘‘(d) REVIEW.—Not later than 90 days after Importantly, H.R. 370 requires that ticable,’’ after ‘‘identify’’; DHS retain and, when requested, pro- (ii) by striking ‘‘budget plan required to the submission of each report required under provide sufficient resources to successfully’’ subsection (c)(1), the Secretary shall provide vide to Congress certain documenta- and inserting ‘‘resources required to’’; and to the Committee on Homeland Security of tion related to each QHSR. (iii) by striking the semicolon at the end the House of Representatives and the Com- It also addresses weaknesses that and inserting the following: ‘‘, including any mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- GAO identified with respect to con- resources identified from redundant, waste- mental Affairs of the Senate information on sultation with Homeland Security the degree to which the findings and rec- ful, or unnecessary capabilities or capacities ommendations developed in the quadrennial stakeholders and directs robust con- that may be redirected to better support homeland security review that is the subject sultation with State and local govern- other existing capabilities or capacities, as of such report were integrated into the ac- ments, academic institutions, and the case may be; and’’; quisition strategy and expenditure plans for other stakeholders. (D) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘; and’’ the Department.’’. Finally, H.R. 370 requires DHS to un- and inserting a period; and (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments dertake and document a risk analysis (E) by striking paragraph (6); made by this Act shall apply with respect to (3) in subsection (c)— to inform its policy positions, a critical a quadrennial homeland security review con- feature that was lacking in prior re- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘Decem- ducted after December 31, 2021. ber 31 of the year’’ and inserting ‘‘60 days views. after the date of the submission of the Presi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Madam Speaker, I urge the passage dent’s budget for the fiscal year after the fis- ant to the rule, the gentleman from of H.R. 370, and I reserve the balance of cal year’’; New York (Mr. TORRES) and the gen- my time. (B) in paragraph (2)— tleman from New York (Mr. Mr. GARBARINO. Madam Speaker, I (i) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘de- GARBARINO) each will control 20 min- yield myself such time as I may con- scription of the threats to’’ and inserting utes. sume. ‘‘risk assessment of’’; The Chair recognizes the gentleman I rise today in support of H.R. 370, (ii) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ‘‘, as from New York (Mr. TORRES). required under subsection (b)(2)’’ before the the Quadrennial Homeland Security semicolon at the end; GENERAL LEAVE Review Technical Corrections Act. (iii) in subparagraph (D)— Mr. TORRES of New York. Madam This legislation makes important im- (I) by inserting ‘‘to the extent prac- Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that provements to the Quadrennial Home- ticable,’’ before ‘‘a description’’; and all Members may have 5 legislative land Security Review.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:40 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19AP7.012 H19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE April 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1901 This bill has strong bipartisan sup- acquisition professional career program es- (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of port from the committee. tablished pursuant to subsection (a). contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Se- Madam Speaker, I urge Members to ‘‘(c) PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.—The Under curity Act of 2002 is amended by inserting Secretary for Management shall carry out after the item relating to section 710 the fol- support this bill. I yield back the bal- the following with respect to the acquisition lowing new item: ance of my time. professional career program. ‘‘Sec. 711. Acquisition professional career Mr. TORRES of New York. Madam ‘‘(1) Designate the occupational series, program.’’. Speaker, DHS is a sprawling $50 billion grades, and number of acquisition positions The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Federal agency with a diverse array of throughout the Department to be included in ant to the rule, the gentleman from mission sets. As such, it is critical the program and manage centrally such posi- New York (Mr. TORRES) and the gen- that, every 4 years, DHS carry out a tions. ‘‘(2) Establish and publish on the Depart- tleman from New York (Mr. rigorous bottom-up, risk-informed re- ment’s website eligibility criteria for can- GARBARINO) each will control 20 min- view of the entire department that re- didates to participate in the program. utes. flects robust engagement with Home- ‘‘(3) Carry out recruitment efforts to at- The Chair recognizes the gentleman land Security partners to produce a tract candidates— from New York (Mr. TORRES). ‘‘(A) from institutions of higher education, QHSR that can drive the department’s GENERAL LEAVE strategic vision for years to come. including such institutions with established acquisition specialties and courses of study, Mr. TORRES of New York. Madam Enactment of H.R. 370 will help en- Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that sure that happens and that, in the historically Black colleges and universities, and Hispanic-serving institutions; all Members may have 5 legislative years ahead, DHS better aligns its ‘‘(B) with diverse work experience outside days to revise and extend their re- budgets and programs with its ever-ex- of the Federal Government; or marks and to include extraneous mate- panding missions. ‘‘(C) with military service. rial on this measure. An identical version of this measure ‘‘(4) Hire eligible candidates for designated The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there passed the House last Congress by a positions under the program. objection to the request of the gen- vote of 415–0. ‘‘(5) Develop a structured program com- tleman from New York? Madam Speaker, I urge the passage prised of acquisition training, on-the-job ex- There was no objection. of H.R. 370 and I yield back the balance perience, Department-wide rotations, Mr. TORRES of New York. Madam of my time. mentorship, shadowing, and other career de- Speaker, I yield myself such time as I velopment opportunities for program partici- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The pants. may consume. question is on the motion offered by ‘‘(6) Provide, beyond required training es- I rise in support of H.R. 367, the the gentleman from New York (Mr. tablished for program participants, addi- Homeland Security Acquisition Profes- TORRES) that the House suspend the tional specialized acquisition training, in- sional Career Program Act. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 370. cluding small business contracting and inno- H.R. 367 authorizes the Department The question was taken. vative acquisition techniques training. of Homeland Security’s Acquisition The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the ‘‘(d) REPORTS.—Not later than December Professional Career Program which, opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being 31, 2021, and annually thereafter through since 2008, has been credited with help- 2027, the Secretary shall submit to the Com- ing DHS onboard over 300 new hires in the affirmative, the ayes have it. mittee on Homeland Security of the House of Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, on that Representatives and the Committee on into its acquisition workforce. I demand the yeas and nays. Homeland Security and Governmental Af- At DHS, acquisition professionals, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- fairs of the Senate a report on the acquisi- such as contract specialists, are re- ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution tion professional career program. Each such sponsible for spending billions of dol- 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. report shall include the following informa- lars each year on the goods and serv- Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- tion: ices needed for the department to carry ‘‘(1) The number of candidates approved for ther proceedings on this motion are out its missions. They acquire every- the program. thing from disaster relief supplies for postponed. ‘‘(2) The number of candidates who com- f menced participation in the program, includ- FEMA to Coast Guard cutters and soft- ing generalized information on such can- ware designed to protect Federal Gov- HOMELAND SECURITY ACQUISI- didates’ backgrounds with respect to edu- ernment networks from cyber threats. TION PROFESSIONAL CAREER cation and prior work experience, but not in- Unfortunately, when it comes to hir- PROGRAM ACT cluding personally identifiable information. ing and retaining acquisitions profes- Mr. TORRES of New York. Madam ‘‘(3) A breakdown of the number of partici- sionals, DHS has experienced chronic Speaker, I move to suspend the rules pants hired under the program by type of ac- staffing shortages that, in the view of quisition position. the Government Accountability Office, and pass the bill (H.R. 367) to amend ‘‘(4) A list of Department components and the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to create a persistent challenge for DHS offices that participated in the program and that can negatively affect the ability establish an acquisition professional information regarding length of time of each career program, and for other purposes. program participant in each rotation at such of DHS to acquire vital capabilities on The Clerk read the title of the bill. components or offices. time and on budget. The text of the bill is as follows: ‘‘(5) Program attrition rates and post-pro- H.R. 367 seeks to address this chal- lenge by codifying DHS’ rigorous devel- H.R. 367 gram graduation retention data, including information on how such data compare to opment program in which participants Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- the prior year’s data, as available. are provided with acquisition training, resentatives of the United States of America in ‘‘(6) The Department’s recruiting efforts Congress assembled, mentorship, department-wide rota- for the program. tions, and other career development SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ‘‘(7) The Department’s efforts to promote This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Homeland opportunities. retention of program participants. Enactment of this measure will help Security Acquisition Professional Career ‘‘(e) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: Program Act’’. ‘‘(1) HISPANIC-SERVING INSTITUTION.—The DHS maintain a pipeline for its acqui- SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF THE ACQUISITION term ‘Hispanic-serving institution’ has the sition workforce to directly support PROFESSIONAL CAREER PROGRAM. meaning given such term in section 502 of the department’s frontline officers and (a) IN GENERAL.—Title VII of the Homeland the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. provide them with the tools that they Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 341 et seq.) is 1101a). need. amended by adding at the end the following ‘‘(2) HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND A prior version of this bill passed the new section: UNIVERSITIES.—The term ‘historically Black House by a voice vote last September ‘‘SEC. 711. ACQUISITION PROFESSIONAL CAREER colleges and universities’ has the meaning on a bipartisan basis. PROGRAM. given the term ‘part B institution’ in section Madam Speaker, I urge my col- ‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established 322(2) of Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 leagues to once again support this leg- in the Department an acquisition profes- U.S.C. 1061(2)). sional career program to develop a cadre of ‘‘(3) INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.— islation. I reserve the balance of my acquisition professionals within the Depart- The term ‘institution of higher education’ time. ment. has the meaning given such term in section Mr. GARBARINO. Madam Speaker, I ‘‘(b) ADMINISTRATION.—The Under Sec- 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 yield myself such time as I may con- retary for Management shall administer the U.S.C. 1001).’’. sume.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:40 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19AP7.014 H19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H1902 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 19, 2021 I rise today in support of H.R. 367, applications according to the additional quali- ‘‘(1) APPLICATION.—The Secretary, acting the Homeland Security Acquisition fications listed in the job announcement. through the Office of Small and Disadvan- Professional Career Program Act. This If the application rates among the best taged Business Utilization of the Depart- legislation will help create a pipeline ment, shall establish a process for submis- qualified, it will be forwarded to the hiring sion of an application jointly by a mentor for the Department of Homeland Secu- manager who will make the final selection. firm and the prote´ge´ firm selected by the rity to better recruit talented acquisi- Selection procedures are subject to Federal mentor firm. The application shall include tion professionals. Civil Service laws, which ensures that all ap- each of the following: This critical program is an important plicants receive fair and equal treatment in the ‘‘(A) A description of the assistance to be step to making DHS more agile and ef- hiring process. provided by the mentor firm, including, to ficient in its role of protecting our Na- Acquisition Professionals are responsible for the extent available, the number and a brief tion. nearly $20 billion in annual purchases for the description of each anticipated subcontract I urge my colleagues to join me in to be awarded to the prote´ge´ firm. Department of Homeland Security. ‘‘(B) A schedule with milestones for achiev- supporting H.R. 367. The Management Directorate shall admin- ing the assistance to be provided over the pe- Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- ister this essential program, including carrying riod of participation in the Program. ance of my time. out recruitment efforts and providing special- ‘‘(C) An estimate of the costs to be in- Mr. TORRES of New York. Madam ized acquisition training. curred by the mentor firm for providing as- Speaker, I want to thank my colleague I ask my colleagues to join me in voting for sistance under the Program. from Nevada for her leadership on this passage of H.R. 367. ‘‘(D) Attestations that Program partici- bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The pants will submit to the Secretary reports at Americans look to DHS to respond times specified by the Secretary to assist the question is on the motion offered by ´ ´ after a disaster, prevent terrorism, and Secretary in evaluating the protege firm’s the gentleman from New York (Mr. developmental progress. protect cyberspace. Within DHS, its TORRES) that the House suspend the ‘‘(E) Attestations that Program partici- leaders at every level of the organiza- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 367. pants will inform the Secretary in the event tion look to the acquisition workforce The question was taken. of a change in eligibility or voluntary with- to ensure that the department has the The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the drawal from the Program. tools needed to get the job done. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being ‘‘(2) APPROVAL.—Not later than 60 days Since 2008, DHS’ Acquisition Profes- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. after receipt of an application pursuant to sional Career Program has created a Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, on that paragraph (1), the head of the Office of Small vital pipeline for the department to and Disadvantaged Business Utilization shall I demand the yeas and nays. notify applicants of approval or, in the case hire acquisitions professionals who de- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- of disapproval, the process for resubmitting velop their knowledge and skills in ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution an application for reconsideration. house at DHS. 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. ‘‘(3) RESCISSION.—The head of the Office of Enactment of H.R. 367 would ensure Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- Small and Disadvantaged Business Utiliza- that DHS is able to continue to run ther proceedings on this motion are tion may rescind the approval of an applica- this successful program which the de- postponed. tion under this subsection if it determines partment has come to rely on to help that such action is in the best interest of the f address chronic staffing shortages Department. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SE- ‘‘(d) PROGRAM DURATION.—A mentor firm within its acquisition workforce. ´ ´ CURITY MENTOR-PROTEGE PRO- and protege firm approved under subsection Again, I want to thank and commend (c) shall enter into an agreement to partici- the gentlewoman, Congresswoman GRAM ACT OF 2021 pate in the Program for a period of not less TITUS from Nevada, who is presently Mr. TORRES of New York. Madam than 36 months. presiding over the House, for her lead- Speaker, I move to suspend the rules ‘‘(e) PROGRAM BENEFITS.—A mentor firm ership on H.R. 367. and pass the bill (H.R. 408) to amend and prote´ge´ firm that enter into an agree- Madam Speaker, I urge my col- the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to ment under subsection (d) may receive the leagues to support H.R. 367. I yield following Program benefits: establish a mentor-protege program, ‘‘(1) With respect to an award of a contract back the balance of my time. and for other purposes. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, I rise that requires a subcontracting plan, a men- The Clerk read the title of the bill. tor firm may receive evaluation credit for in support of H.R. 367, the ‘‘Homeland Secu- The text of the bill is as follows: participating in the Program. rity Acquisition Professional Career Program H.R. 408 ‘‘(2) With respect to an award of a contract Act,’’ which establishes in the Department of that requires a subcontracting plan, a men- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- tor firm may receive credit for a prote´ge´ Homeland Security an acquisition professional resentatives of the United States of America in firm performing as a first tier subcontractor career program to develop a cadre of acquisi- Congress assembled, or a subcontractor at any tier in an amount tion professionals. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Acquisition professionals work in one of six equal to the total dollar value of any sub- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Department ´ ´ career fields, each of which plays a vital role contracts awarded to such protege firm. of Homeland Security Mentor-Prote´ge´ Pro- ‘‘(3) A prote´ge´ firm may receive technical, in Department Acquisition. gram Act of 2021’’. managerial, financial, or any other mutually The six Acquisition career fields include: SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY agreed upon benefit from a mentor firm, in- ´ ´ 1. Contract Specialist, MENTOR-PROTEGE PROGRAM. cluding a subcontract award. 2. Program Manager, (a) IN GENERAL.—Subtitle H of title VIII of ‘‘(f) REPORTING.—Not later than one year 3. Logistician, the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. after the date of the enactment of this Act, 4. Systems Engineer, 451 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end and annually thereafter, the head of the Of- 5. Industrial Engineer/Cost Estimator, and the following new section: fice of Small and Disadvantaged Business 6. IT Acquisition Specialist. ‘‘SEC. 890B. MENTOR-PROTE´ GE´ PROGRAM. Utilization shall submit to the Committee Homeland Security Acquisition Professional ‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- ´ ´ Career Program participants are appointed to in the Department a mentor-protege pro- fairs and the Committee on Small Business gram (in this section referred to as the ‘Pro- and Entrepreneurship of the Senate and the rotational assignments within department com- gram’) under which a mentor firm enters Committee on Homeland Security and the ponents to gain experience in a wide variety of into an agreement with a prote´ge´ firm for Committee on Small Business of the House work environments. the purpose of assisting the prote´ge´ firm to of Representatives a report that— The program is three years, and upon suc- compete for prime contracts and sub- ‘‘(1) identifies each agreement between a cessful completion participants are placed into contracts of the Department. mentor firm and a prote´ge´ firm entered into a permanent full-time position at the GS–12 ‘‘(b) ELIGIBILITY.—The Secretary shall es- under this section, including the number of grade. tablish criteria for mentor firms and prote´ge´ prote´ge´ firm participants that are— Job applications to the Department of firms to be eligible to participate in the Pro- ‘‘(A) small business concerns; gram, including a requirement that a firm is ‘‘(B) small business concerns owned and Homeland Security go through multiple levels not included on any list maintained by the controlled by veterans; of review. Federal Government of contractors that ‘‘(C) small business concerns owned and Human Resources Specialists screen appli- have been suspended or debarred. controlled by service-disabled veterans; cations to determine whether basic eligibility ‘‘(c) PROGRAM APPLICATION AND AP- ‘‘(D) qualified HUBZone small business requirements are met for the position and rate PROVAL.— concerns;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:40 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19AP7.016 H19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE April 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1903 ‘‘(E) small business concerns owned and after the item relating to section 890A the Mr. GARBARINO. Madam Speaker, I controlled by socially and economically dis- following new item: yield myself such time as I may con- advantaged individuals; ‘‘Sec. 890B. Mentor-prote´ge´ program.’’. sume. ‘‘(F) small business concerns owned and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- I rise today in support of H.R. 408, controlled by women; ‘‘(G) historically Black colleges and uni- ant to the rule, the gentleman from the Department of Homeland Security versities; and New York (Mr. TORRES) and the gen- Mentor-Protege Program Act of 2021. ‘‘(H) minority institutions of higher edu- tleman from New York (Mr. This legislation will help the depart- cation; GARBARINO) each will control 20 min- ment better improve its contracting ‘‘(2) describes the type of assistance pro- utes. with small and disadvantaged firms. In vided by mentor firms to prote´ge´ firms; The Chair recognizes the gentleman doing so, the department will become ‘‘(3) identifies contracts within the Depart- from New York (Mr. TORRES). stronger and more diverse. ment in which a mentor firm serving as the GENERAL LEAVE I urge all my colleagues to join me in prime contractor provided subcontracts to a supporting H.R. 408. I yield back the prote´ge´ firm under the Program; and Mr. TORRES of New York. Madam ‘‘(4) assesses the degree to which there has Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that balance of my time. been— all Members may have 5 legislative Mr. TORRES of New York. Madam ‘‘(A) an increase in the technical capabili- days to revise and extend their re- Speaker, formally authorizing the De- ties of prote´ge´ firms; and marks and to include extraneous mate- partment of Homeland Security’s men- ‘‘(B) an increase in the quantity and esti- rial on this measure. tor-protege program will ensure the mated value of prime contract and sub- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there continued success of this important contract awards to prote´ge´ firms for the pe- small business program. riod covered by the report. objection to the request of the gen- tleman from New York? John Crosby, the famous conductor, ‘‘(g) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in There was no objection. once said, ‘‘A mentor is a brain to pick, this section may be construed to limit, di- Mr. TORRES of New York. Madam an ear to listen, and a push in the right minish, impair, or otherwise affect the au- Speaker, I yield myself such time as I direction.’’ thority of the Department to participate in DHS is to be commended for recog- any program carried out by or requiring ap- may consume. proval of the Small Business Administration I rise today in strong support of H.R. nizing that there are small businesses or adopt or follow any regulation or policy 408, the Department of Homeland Secu- with novel technologies that want to that the Administrator of the Small Busi- rity Mentor-Protege Program Act of help keep America secure, but may ness Administration may promulgate, except 2021. lack experience in the Federal market- that, to the extent that any provision of this Since the earliest days of the Depart- place and need a mentor to give them section (including subsection (h)) conflicts ment of Homeland Security, it has op- a push in the right direction. with any other provision of law, regulation, erated a mentor-protege program to I thank the gentleman from Virginia or policy, this section shall control. encourage large businesses to help (Mr. MCEACHIN) for introducing this ‘‘(h) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: small businesses build their capacity to bill to help grow partnerships between ‘‘(1) HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGE OR UNI- compete for government contracts. small businesses and DHS. VERSITY.—The term ‘historically Black col- However, this important program Madam Speaker, I urge my col- lege or university’ means any of the histori- leagues to support H.R. 408. I yield cally Black colleges and universities referred was never codified in law. H.R. 408 not to in section 2323 of title 10, United States only authorizes the existing program back the balance of my time. Code, as in effect on March 1, 2018. but improves it. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, I rise ‘‘(2) MENTOR FIRM.—The term ‘mentor Small businesses, including woman-, in support of H.R. 408, the ‘‘Department of firm’ means a for-profit business concern veteran-, and minority-owned firms, Homeland Security Mentor-Prote´ge´ Program that is not a small business concern that— are the backbone of our economy, but Act of 2021,’’ which provides statutory author- ‘‘(A) has the ability to assist and commits far too often complex Federal con- ity for the mentor-prote´ge´ program of the De- to assisting a prote´ge´ to compete for Federal tracting requirements shut them out of partment of Homeland Security (DHS) under prime contracts and subcontracts; and the Federal marketplace. which a mentor firm enters into an agreement ‘‘(B) satisfies any other requirements im- ´ ´ posed by the Secretary. Building and sustaining a reliable with a protege firm to assist the latter to com- ‘‘(3) MINORITY INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDU- pool of small business vendors is crit- pete for prime contracts and subcontracts of CATION.—The term ‘minority institution of ical to ensuring that DHS’ ever-evolv- DHS. higher education’ means an institution of ing contracting needs are met and The Mentor-Prote´ge´ program is designed to higher education with a student body that America’s security is enhanced. motivate and encourage large business prime reflects the composition specified in section H.R. 408 seeks to build and sustain contractor firms to provide mutually beneficial 312(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 this pool by incentivizing large busi- developmental assistance to small business, U.S.C. 1058(b)). veteran-owned small business, service-dis- ´ ´ ´ ´ nesses to provide technical, manage- ‘‘(4) PROTEGE FIRM.—The term ‘protege abled veteran-owned small business, firm’ means a small business concern, a his- rial, and financial assistance and sub- torically Black college or university, or a contracting opportunities to small HUBZone small business, small disadvan- minority institution of higher education businesses. taged business, and women-owned small that— The bill requires participating busi- business concerns. ‘‘(A) is eligible to enter into a prime con- nesses to commit to a mentor-protege The participating Mentor-Prote´ge´ Compa- tract or subcontract with the Department; relationship for 3 years to help estab- nies, program is also designed to: and lish long-term relationships between 1. Improve the performance of contracts and ‘‘(B) satisfies any other requirements im- large and small contractors. subcontracts. posed by the Secretary. Additionally, to ensure that Congress 2. Foster the establishment of long-term ‘‘(5) SMALL BUSINESS ACT DEFINITIONS.—The business relationships between large prime terms ‘small business concern’, ‘small busi- can monitor the effectiveness of the ness concern owned and controlled by vet- program in an ongoing way, it requires contractors and small business subcontrac- erans’, ‘small business concern owned and DHS to annually report on program tors. controlled by service-disabled veterans’, participation and the benefits con- 3. Strengthen subcontracting opportunities ‘qualified HUBZone small business concern’, ferred upon small businesses. and accomplishments through three incen- ‘and small business concern owned and con- Enactment of H.R. 408 will ensure the tives. trolled by women’ have the meanings given continued and lasting success of the ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION such terms, respectively, under section 3 of mentor-protege program, a vital small All firms must be in good standing in the the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632). The term ‘small business concern owned and con- business development program. federal marketplace. trolled by socially and economically dis- It should also be noted that this bill The program excludes firms that are on the advantaged individuals’ has the meaning passed the House unanimously during Federal List of Debarred or Suspended Con- given such term in section 8(d)(3)(C) of the the 116th Congress. tractors. Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(3)(C)).’’. Madam Speaker, I urge my col- A Mentor Firm is open to any large business (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of leagues to once again support this leg- firm that demonstrates the commitment and contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Se- islation. I reserve the balance of my capability to assist in the development of small curity Act of 2002 is amended by inserting time. business prote´ge´s.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:40 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19AP7.006 H19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H1904 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 19, 2021 A Prote´ge´ Firm can partner with all small and pass the bill (H.R. 397) to amend such entities can provide information to the businesses that meet the definition of small the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to Department. ‘‘(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: business concern at FAR 19.001, based on establish chemical, biological, radio- ‘‘(1) INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY.—The term their primary NAICS code, are eligible to be logical, and nuclear intelligence and ‘intelligence community’ has the meaning prote´ge´ firms. information sharing functions of the given such term in section 3(4) of the Na- This includes small business, veteran- Office of Intelligence and Analysis of tional Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003(4)). owned small business, service-disabled vet- the Department of Homeland Security ‘‘(2) NATIONAL BIOSECURITY AND BIODEFENSE eran-owned small business, HUBZone small and to require dissemination of infor- STAKEHOLDERS.—The term ‘national biosecu- business, small disadvantaged business, and mation analyzed by the Department to rity and biodefense stakeholders’ means offi- women-owned small business concerns. entities with responsibilities relating cials from Federal, State, local, Tribal, and Benefits for Mentors to participate in this territorial authorities and individuals from to homeland security, and for other the private sector who are involved in efforts program include for acquisitions that require purposes, as amended. to prevent, protect against, respond to, and for a subcontracting plan, mentors are eligible The Clerk read the title of the bill. recover from a biological attack or other to receive credit in the source selection/eval- The text of the bill is as follows: phenomena that may have serious health uation criteria process for mentor-prote´ge´ par- H.R. 397 consequences for the United States, includ- ing infectious disease outbreaks.’’. ticipation. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of Additionally, a post-award incentive for sub- resentatives of the United States of America in contracting plan credit is available by recog- contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Se- Congress assembled, curity Act of 2002 is amended by inserting nizing costs incurred by a mentor firm in pro- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. after the item relating to section 201E the viding assistance to a prote´ge´ firm and using This Act may be cited as the ‘‘CBRN Intel- following new item: this credit for purposes of determining whether ligence and Information Sharing Act of ‘‘Sec. 210H. Chemical, biological, radio- the mentor firm attains a subcontracting plan 2021’’. logical, and nuclear intel- participation goal applicable to the mentor firm SEC. 2. CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, ligence and information shar- under a Homeland Security contract. AND NUCLEAR INTELLIGENCE AND ing.’’. INFORMATION SHARING. The program benefits the Prote´ge´ by allow- (c) REPORT.— (a) IN GENERAL.—Subtitle A of title II of ing them to receive technical, managerial, fi- (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than one year the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. after the date of the enactment of this Act nancial, or any other mutually agreed upon 121 et seq.) is amended by inserting after sec- benefit from mentors including work that flows and annually thereafter for each of the fol- tion 210G the following new section: lowing four years, the Secretary of Home- from a government or commercial contract ‘‘SEC. 210H. CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIO- land Security shall report to the appropriate through subcontracting or teaming arrange- LOGICAL, AND NUCLEAR INTEL- congressional committees on the following: ments. The assistance could result in signifi- LIGENCE AND INFORMATION SHAR- (A) The intelligence and information shar- ING. cant small business development. ing activities under section 210H of the The benefits to the Department of Home- ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Office of Intel- Homeland Security Act of 2002 (as added by ligence and Analysis of the Department of subsection (a) of this section) and of all rel- land Security is the opportunity to move from Homeland Security shall— the traditional large business prime contractor/ evant entities within the Department of ‘‘(1) support homeland security-focused in- Homeland Security to counter the threat small business subcontractor model to a men- telligence analysis of terrorist actors, their ´ ´ from attacks using chemical, biological, ra- tor-protege relationship model based on mu- claims, and their plans to conduct attacks diological, or nuclear materials. tual agreement, trust, and meaningful busi- involving chemical, biological, radiological, (B) The Department’s activities in accord- ness development. or nuclear materials against the United ance with relevant intelligence strategies. Additionally, mentor-prote´ge´ arrangements States, including critical infrastructure; (2) ASSESSMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION.—The may provide the Department of Homeland Se- ‘‘(2) support homeland security-focused in- reports required under paragraph (1) shall in- curity with greater assurance that a prote´ge´ telligence analysis of global infectious dis- clude the following: ease, public health, food, agricultural, and (A) An assessment of the progress of the subcontractor will be able to perform under a veterinary issues; contract than a similarly situated non-prote´ge´ Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the De- ‘‘(3) support homeland security-focused partment of Homeland Security in imple- subcontractor. risk analysis and risk assessments of the menting such section 210F. Further, prote´ge´ firms gain opportunities to homeland security hazards described in para- (B) A description of the methods estab- seek and perform government and commercial graphs (1) and (2), including the transpor- lished to carry out such assessment. contracts through the guidance and support of tation of chemical, biological, nuclear, and (3) DEFINITION.—In this subsection, the mentor firms that may not have been available radiological materials, by providing relevant term ‘‘appropriate congressional commit- to them without the mentor-prote´ge´ program. quantitative and nonquantitative threat in- tees’’ means the Committee on Homeland This type of program is working in the De- formation; Security of the House of Representatives and partment of Defense with great success. It is ‘‘(4) leverage existing and emerging home- the Committee on Homeland Security and land security intelligence capabilities and time to formalize the work of the mentor- Governmental Affairs of the Senate and any structures to enhance early detection, pre- committee of the House of Representatives prote´ge´ program with DHS. vention, protection, response, and recovery or the Senate having legislative jurisdiction I ask that my colleagues join me in voting efforts with respect to a chemical, biologi- under the rules of the House of Representa- for H.R. 408. cal, radiological, or nuclear attack; tives or Senate, respectively, over the mat- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ‘‘(5) share information and provide tailored ter concerned. question is on the motion offered by analytical support on such threats to State, SEC. 3. DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION ANA- the gentleman from New York (Mr. local, Tribal, and territorial authorities, and LYZED BY THE DEPARTMENT TO TORRES) that the House suspend the other Federal agencies, as well as relevant STATE, LOCAL, TRIBAL, TERRI- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 408. national biosecurity and biodefense stake- TORIAL, AND PRIVATE ENTITIES holders, as appropriate; and WITH RESPONSIBILITIES RELATING The question was taken. TO HOMELAND SECURITY. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the ‘‘(6) perform other responsibilities, as as- signed by the Secretary. Paragraph (6) of section 201(d) of the Home- land Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 121(d)) is opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being ‘‘(b) COORDINATION.—Where appropriate, amended by striking ‘‘and to agencies of in the affirmative, the ayes have it. the Office of Intelligence and Analysis shall State’’ and all that follows through the pe- Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, on that coordinate with other relevant Department riod at the end and inserting ‘‘to State, I demand the yeas and nays. components, including the Countering Weap- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- local, tribal, territorial, and private entities ons of Mass Destruction Office and the Na- with such responsibilities, and, as appro- ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution tional Biosurveillance Integration Center, priate, to the public, in order to assist in 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. agencies within the intelligence community, preventing, deterring, or responding to acts Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- including the National Counter Proliferation of terrorism against the United States.’’. ther proceedings on this motion are Center, and other Federal, State, local, Trib- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- postponed. al, and territorial authorities, including offi- ant to the rule, the gentleman from cials from high-threat urban areas, State f and major urban area fusion centers, and New York (Mr. TORRES) and the gen- tleman from New York (Mr. CBRN INTELLIGENCE AND INFOR- local public health departments, as appro- GARBARINO) each will control 20 min- MATION SHARING ACT OF 2021 priate, and enable such entities to provide recommendations on optimal information utes. Mr. TORRES of New York. Madam sharing mechanisms, including expeditious The Chair recognizes the gentleman Speaker, I move to suspend the rules sharing of classified information, and on how from New York (Mr. TORRES).

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I commend my colleague, the gen- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that paragraph (2), funds provided pursuant to a all Members may have 5 legislative tleman from Florida (Mr. GIMENEZ), for grant awarded under this section for a use days to revise and extend their re- introducing this important legislation. specified in subsection (b) shall remain avail- marks and to include extraneous mate- Madam Speaker, I urge all Members able for use by a grant recipient for a period rial on this measure. to support this bill, and I yield back of not fewer than 36 months. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there the balance of my time. ‘‘(2) EXCEPTION.—Funds provided pursuant objection to the request of the gen- Mr. TORRES of New York. Madam to a grant awarded under this section for a Speaker, effective prevention and re- use specified in subparagraph (M) or (N) of tleman from New York (Mr. TORRES)? subsection (b)(1) shall remain available for There was no objection. sponse to terrorism and naturally oc- curring threats start with information- use by a grant recipient for a period of not Mr. TORRES of New York. Madam fewer than 55 months.’’. sharing. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I SEC. 4. GAO REVIEW. may consume. At a time when threats are changing at such a rapid pace, H.R. 397 will help (a) IN GENERAL.—The Comptroller General I rise in support of H.R. 397, the of the United States shall conduct a review Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and to facilitate information-sharing to of the public transportation security assist- Nuclear Intelligence and Information better safeguard the homeland from ance grant program under section 1406 of the Sharing Act of 2021. bad actors. Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 This past year, we have witnessed a Madam Speaker, I urge my col- Commission Act of 2007 (6 U.S.C. 1135; Public global pandemic dominate nearly every leagues to support H.R. 397, and I yield Law 110–53). back the balance of my time. (b) SCOPE.—The review required under aspect of American life and claim the paragraph (1) shall include the following: lives of over half a million people. As it The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by (1) An assessment of the type of projects tore through our communities, it also funded under the public transportation secu- brought into stark focus hard truths the gentleman from New York (Mr. rity grant program referred to in such para- about inequities in our healthcare sys- TORRES) that the House suspend the graph. tem, the reliability of our PPE pipe- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 397, as (2) An assessment of the manner in which line, the need for better information amended. such projects address threats to public trans- sharing between the Federal Govern- The question was taken. portation infrastructure. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the (3) An assessment of the impact, if any, of ment and State, local, and private-sec- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being this Act (including the amendments made by tor partners. this Act) on types of projects funded under The legislation before us seeks to in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, on that the public transportation security assistance promote timely sharing of intelligence I demand the yeas and nays. grant program. about chemical, biological, radio- (4) An assessment of the management and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- logical, and nuclear threats, or CBRN administration of public transportation se- ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution threats. It does so by specifically di- curity assistance grant program funds by 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. grantees. recting the Department of Homeland Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- Security to analyze CBRN-related ter- (5) Recommendations to improve the man- ther proceedings on this motion are ner in which public transportation security rorist threats and share threat infor- postponed. assistance grant program funds address mation with Federal, State, and local f vulnerabilities in public transportation in- partners. frastructure. In the event of an attack of this na- TRANSIT SECURITY GRANT (6) Recommendations to improve the man- ture, situational awareness at all levels PROGRAM FLEXIBILITY ACT agement and administration of the public of government is key. Better situa- Mr. TORRES of New York. Madam transportation security assistance grant pro- gram. tional awareness is also important to Speaker, I move to suspend the rules help New York City and other DHS (c) REPORT.—Not later than one year after and pass the bill (H.R. 396) to amend the date of the enactment of this Act and grant recipients more efficiently target the Implementing Recommendations of again not later than five years after such their grant dollars to address threats. the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 to clar- date of enactment, the Comptroller General Earlier versions of this bill over- ify certain allowable uses of funds for of the United States shall submit to the whelmingly passed in the House in the public transportation security assist- Committee on Homeland Security of the last three Congresses, and I urge my ance grants and establish periods of House of Representatives and the Committee colleagues to support the measure once performance for such grants, and for on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- again. fairs of the Senate a report on the review re- other purposes. quired under this section. Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- The Clerk read the title of the bill. SEC. 5. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EF- ance of my time. The text of the bill is as follows: Mr. GARBARINO. Madam Speaker, I FECTS. H.R. 396 yield myself such time as I may con- The budgetary effects of this Act, for the Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- purpose of complying with the Statutory sume. resentatives of the United States of America in Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be deter- I rise today in support of H.R. 397, Congress assembled, mined by reference to the latest statement the CBRN Intelligence and Information SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legisla- Sharing Act of 2021. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Transit Se- tion’’ for this Act, submitted for printing in We all know that terrorist groups curity Grant Program Flexibility Act’’. the Congressional Record by the Chairman of have long sought to develop the capa- SEC. 2. ALLOWABLE USES OF FUNDS FOR PUBLIC the Committee on the Budget of the House of bility to attack our Nation with chem- TRANSPORTATION SECURITY AS- Representatives, provided that such state- ical, biological, radiological, and nu- SISTANCE GRANTS. ment has been submitted prior to the vote on clear materials. H.R. 397 would address Subparagraph (A) of section 1406(b)(2) of passage. the Implementing Recommendations of the this threat by requiring the Office of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (6 U.S.C. ant to the rule, the gentleman from Intelligence and Analysis, within the 1135(b)(2); Public Law 110–53) is amended by Department of Homeland Security, to inserting ‘‘and associated backfill’’ after ‘‘se- New York (Mr. TORRES) and the gen- support the homeland security-focused curity training’’. tleman from New York (Mr. analysis of terrorist capabilities re- SEC. 3. PERIODS OF PERFORMANCE FOR PUBLIC GARBARINO) each will control 20 min- lated to chemical, biological, radio- TRANSPORTATION SECURITY AS- utes. logical, and nuclear materials, as well SISTANCE GRANTS. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Section 1406 of the Implementing Rec- from New York (Mr. TORRES). as threats to the homeland from global ommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of GENERAL LEAVE infectious diseases. 2007 (6 U.S.C. 1135; Public Law 110–53) is To improve coordination with local amended— Mr. TORRES of New York. Madam law enforcement, H.R. 397 requires the (1) by redesignating subsection (m) as sub- Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that Office of Intelligence and Analysis to section (n); and all Members may have 5 legislative

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:40 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19AP7.021 H19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H1906 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 19, 2021 days to revise and extend their re- target. As such, we must ensure that Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, on that marks and to include extraneous mate- first responders and transit agencies I demand the yeas and nays. rial on this measure. have the tools needed to secure our The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there transit system. ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution objection to the request of the gen- The Transit Security Grant Program 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. tleman from New York? Flexibility Act seeks to address chal- Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- There was no objection. lenges associated with fluctuating peri- ther proceedings on this motion are Mr. TORRES of New York. Madam ods of performance by codifying the pe- postponed. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I riod of performance at 36 months for f may consume. the majority of eligible projects and Madam Speaker, I rise today in extending it to 55 months for vital RECESS strong support of H.R. 396, the Transit large-scale capital security projects. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Security Grant Program Flexibility This ensures that these major projects ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Act. can be successfully completed in the declares the House in recess for a pe- This legislation, as introduced by my allotted time. riod of less than 15 minutes. colleague from New York (Mr. Additionally, while Transit Security Accordingly (at 3 o’clock and 13 min- GARBARINO), seeks to make common- Grant Program awards can be used to utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. provide personnel with essential secu- sense adjustments to a DHS grant pro- f gram that helps keep my constituents rity training, recipients of awards are safe. not currently permitted to use the b 1527 grant program funds to pay for back- H.R. 396 requires technical changes AFTER RECESS to the Transit Security Grant Program filling personnel attending such train- to allow grant funding to be used for ing. This may, in turn, inhibit some The recess having expired, the House backfill staffing when associated with transit agencies from sending their was called to order by the Speaker pro security training and give transit au- staff to vital security training. tempore (Ms. TITUS) at 3 o’clock and 27 thorities more time to expend grant H.R. 396 will permit Transit Security minutes p.m. funds on security improvements for Grant Program funds to be used for f this purpose, consistent with other public transportation systems or infra- IMPROVING FHA SUPPORT FOR structure. Homeland Security grant programs. Given the evolving threat landscape, SMALL-DOLLAR MORTGAGES Our transit systems are absolutely ACT OF 2021 vital to daily travel and commerce. Ac- and the continued calls from extremist cording to U.S. Census figures, 56 per- groups for lone-wolf attacks to target Ms. PRESSLEY. Madam Speaker, I cent of all New Yorkers rely on public crowded areas, it is imperative that the move to suspend the rules and pass the transportation. In New York City, over Transit Security Grant Program pro- bill (H.R. 1532) to require a review of 5 million people depend on our trains vide flexible solutions for grant recipi- the effects of FHA mortgage insurance and subways on a normal workday. ents in order to protect these soft tar- policies, practices, and products on Under the TSGP, New York City’s gets and keep everyday commuters small-dollar mortgage lending, and for Metropolitan Transit Authority re- safe. other purposes. ceived about $20 million in fiscal year I am proud to continue the great The Clerk read the title of the bill. 2020 to protect riders from acts of ter- work of former New York Members The text of the bill is as follows: rorism and other targeted violence. Dan Donovan and Peter King in intro- H.R. 1532 H.R. 396 is informed by feedback from ducing this important piece of legisla- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- grantees about challenges with the pro- tion. resentatives of the United States of America in Madam Speaker, I urge all Members gram over the years, and it is intended Congress assembled, to join me in supporting H.R. 396, and to ensure that the Transit Security SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. I yield back the balance of my time. Grant Program remains current, and This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Improving Mr. TORRES of New York. Madam that funding reaches maximum impact. FHA Support for Small-Dollar Mortgages Speaker, New York City has the larg- Enactment of this bill will help im- Act of 2021’’. est public transit system in the coun- prove a key DHS grant program and SEC. 2. REVIEW OF FHA SMALL-DOLLAR MORT- try, and New York City has the great- GAGE PRACTICES. better secure our Nation’s transpor- est vulnerability to terrorism. (a) CONGRESSIONAL FINDINGS.—The Con- tation infrastructure. I thank my colleague, Congressman gress finds that— Madam Speaker, I urge my House GARBARINO, for his leadership in advo- (1) affordable homeownership opportunities colleagues to support this legislation, cating for transportation systems are being hindered due to the lack of financ- ing available for home purchases under and I reserve the balance of my time. across the country. Mr. GARBARINO. Madam Speaker, I $70,000; H.R. 396 is a measure that this coun- (2) according to the Urban Institute, small- yield myself such time as I may con- try needs. I believe all of us in this sume. dollar mortgage loan applications in 2017 body can agree that securing America’s were denied by lenders at double the rate of I rise today in strong support of my transit systems is critical to homeland denial for large mortgage loans, and this dif- bill, H.R. 396, the Transit Security security, and so too must we invest to ference in denial rates cannot be fully ex- Grant Program Flexibility Act. make and keep it safe. plained by differences in the applicants’ Whether it is bus systems, ferries, or Enactment of H.R. 396 would bolster credit profiles; passenger rail, the Transit Security the security of what, in the view of my (3) according to data compiled by Attom Grant Program provides needed funds constituents, is about as critical as Data solutions, small-dollar mortgage origi- nations have decreased 38 percent since 2009, to transit agencies to protect critical critical infrastructure gets and protect surface transportation infrastructure while there has been a 65-percent increase in these systems and their riders against origination of mortgages for more than and the traveling public from acts of terrorist attacks and targeted violence. $150,000; terrorism. Madam Speaker, I urge my col- (4) the FHA’s mission is to serve credit- Unfortunately, we have already wit- leagues to support H.R. 396, and I yield worthy borrowers who are underserved and, nessed multiple attacks across the back the balance of my time. according to the Urban Institute, the FHA globe: the 2005 bombing of the Tube in The SPEAKER pro tempore. The serves 24 percent of the overall market, but London, the 2016 metro station bomb- question is on the motion offered by only 19 percent of the small-dollar mortgage ing in Brussels, and the 2017 New York the gentleman from New York (Mr. market; and (5) the causes behind these variations are Port Authority bombing. TORRES) that the House suspend the With billions of riders using surface not fully understood, but merit study that rules and pass the bill, H.R. 396. could assist in furthering the Department of transportation annually, and limited The question was taken. Housing and Urban Development’s mission, security screening, it should come as The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the including meeting the housing needs of bor- no surprise that surface transportation opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being rowers the program is designed to serve and has been and continues to be a terror in the affirmative, the ayes have it. reducing barriers to homeownership, while

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:40 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19AP7.023 H19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE April 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1907 protecting the solvency of the Mutual Mort- The Federal Housing Administration Mr. MCHENRY. Madam Speaker, I do gage Insurance Fund. was designed to serve underserved mar- not. (b) REVIEW.—The Secretary of Housing and kets and could be instrumental in pro- Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- Urban Development shall conduct a review of moting more small-dollar mortgage ance of my time. its FHA single-family mortgage insurance Ms. PRESSLEY. Madam Speaker, I policies, practices, and products to identify lending, but the data shows that the any barriers or impediments to supporting, FHA is actually disproportionately yield such time as she may consume to facilitating, and making available mortgage failing to serve this market. So this the gentlewoman from Michigan (Ms. insurance for mortgages having an original bill would require the FHA to identify TLAIB). principal obligation of $70,000 or less. Not barriers to better serving the small- Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I rise in later than the expiration of the 12-month pe- dollar mortgage market and to come support of my bill, the Improving FHA riod beginning on the date of the enactment up with an actionable plan to reduce Support for Small-Dollar Mortgages of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a re- those barriers. Act. port to the Congress describing the findings This bill is desperately needed at a Housing is one of the most vital ways of such review and the actions that the Sec- time when mortgage rates are at his- families have a shot at financial sta- retary will take, without adversely affecting toric lows and home prices continue to bility and freedom. However, affordable the solvency of the Mutual Mortgage Insur- ance Fund, to remove such barriers and im- rise. We must support affordable hous- homeownership opportunities are being pediments to providing mortgage insurance ing options for individual borrowers denied to my residents because of the for such mortgages. and their pursuit of the American lack of financing available for home The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Dream of homeownership. purchases under $70,000. Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from In fact, small-dollar mortgage loan ance of my time. applications in 2017 were denied by Massachusetts (Ms. PRESSLEY) and the Mr. MCHENRY. Madam Speaker, I gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. lenders at double the rate of denial for yield myself such time as I may con- large mortgage loans. This is largely MCHENRY) each will control 20 min- sume. because the banks have decided that utes. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of The Chair recognizes the gentle- small-dollar mortgages are riskier be- H.R. 1532. cause they rely on bogus credit score woman from Massachusetts. Some studies suggest that small-dol- thresholds and the loans don’t give GENERAL LEAVE lar mortgages, which are amounts less them enough profit. Ms. PRESSLEY. Madam Speaker, I than $70,000, may be disproportionately This impacts majority Black and denied compared to loans of higher ask unanimous consent that all Mem- Brown communities, as well as low-in- amounts, even when credit profiles are bers may have five legislative days in come communities that are unbanked which to revise and extend their re- similar. If true, this could be an issue for fam- and underbanked. marks on this legislation and to insert Madam Speaker, in my district ilies in my district and across the extraneous material thereon. alone, 68,000—or nearly 50 percent—of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there country who are trying to buy their first home, particularly in rural Amer- our owner-occupied homes are valued objection to the request of the gentle- under $70,000. Think about that for a woman from Massachusetts? ica. H.R. 1532 is a bipartisan bill reported second. Almost half of the homes in my There was no objection. district stand little chance of getting Ms. PRESSLEY. Madam Speaker, I last Congress by the House Financial Services Committee that seeks to un- financing from a bank. yield myself such time as I may con- My bill directs the Department of sume. derstand the challenges associated with small-dollar lending and why. Housing to report on barriers to mak- Madam Speaker, when it comes to ing small-dollar mortgage insurance promoting access to homeownership, This bill asks the fundamental ques- tions: Why not have the FHA review its available for mortgages under $70,000. much of the focus tends to be on how It also requires HUD to report on poli- high housing prices are pricing many own policies? Why shouldn’t the FHA look to determine whether there are cies, practices, and actions that will be borrowers out of homeownership. But borrowers who would otherwise qualify taken to remove such barriers, to mak- the landscape of homeownership oppor- for a mortgage and who are being left ing available mortgage insurance for tunities is varied, and for many com- out of the market as an unintended mortgages of $70,000 or less. munities, the lack of access to tradi- consequence of the FHA’s own regula- Madam Speaker, I urge my col- tional mortgage financing for small- tions? leagues to please vote in support of my dollar mortgages continues to be a After all, the FHA’s mission is to bill to ensure that every family has ac- major barrier. serve creditworthy borrowers who are cess to homeownership. Specifically, I am talking about underserved by the private market. Ms. PRESSLEY. Madam Speaker, I mortgage financing for homes that are This includes serving without bias as yield myself the balance of my time. priced at $70,000 or less. For many rural to how small a loan seeking insurance Madam Speaker, I thank Representa- communities, and predominantly com- should be or might be. tive TLAIB for her work on this impor- munities of color that are struggling to Moreover, the FHA should under- tant bill, as we work to improve access overcome the impacts of the fore- stand whether its own regulations are to affordable homeownership. This bill closure crisis, there are lower-value hurting borrowers’ access to credit and is an important step that will help us homes that would otherwise be ideal remedy the problem without affecting better understand and break down the homeownership opportunities for first- the health of the Mutual Mortgage In- barriers to obtaining traditional mort- time home buyers and working class surance Fund, which is at issue. gage financing for small-dollar mort- families, but the lack of traditional Madam Speaker, I would like to gages. mortgage financing options acts as a thank my colleagues on the sub- Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- barrier to those opportunities. committee, in particular Mr. CLEAVER ance of my time. b 1530 and Ranking Member STIVERS, for The SPEAKER pro tempore. The bringing this issue to our attention and question is on the motion offered by Data from the Urban Institute shows for their work on this important bill. the gentlewoman from Massachusetts that these small-dollar mortgages are H.R. 1532 is a positive example of (Ms. PRESSLEY) that the House suspend denied by lenders at double the rate Congress identifying a problem and the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1532. compared to larger loans, and this working together in a bipartisan way The question was taken. trend cannot be explained away by dif- to understand the causes and to iden- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the ferences in the creditworthiness of ap- tify a reasonable solution. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being plicants. Madam Speaker, I urge my col- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. The bottom line is that lenders don’t leagues to support this bill, and I re- Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, on that make as much money originating these serve the balance of my time. I demand the yeas and nays. smaller loans, so they are less likely to Ms. PRESSLEY. Madam Speaker, I The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- make loans on collateral that don’t would inquire through the Chair if my ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution maximize their profit. colleague has any remaining speakers. 8, the yeas and nays are ordered.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:40 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19AP7.009 H19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H1908 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 19, 2021 Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- (2) military readiness; and aisle and with the House Armed Serv- ther proceedings on this motion are (3) national security, including the extent ices Committee last Congress resulted postponed. to which covered members with security in a House floor vote of 355–0. clearances would be impacted by uncollected f Madam Speaker, I urge my col- debt. leagues to unanimously support this FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRAC- SEC. 4. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EF- bill again so we can better protect our FECTS. TICES FOR SERVICEMEMBERS The budgetary effects of this Act, for the servicemembers, who do so much to ACT purpose of complying with the Statutory protect us. Ms. PRESSLEY. Madam Speaker, I Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be deter- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- move to suspend the rules and pass the mined by reference to the latest statement ance of my time. Mr. MCHENRY. Madam Speaker, I bill (H.R. 1491) to amend the Fair Debt titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legisla- tion’’ for this Act, submitted for printing in yield myself such time as I may con- Collection Practices Act to provide en- the Congressional Record by the Chairman of sume. hanced protection against debt col- the House Budget Committee, provided that Madam Speaker, I rise in support of lector harassment of members of the such statement has been submitted prior to H.R. 1491, the Fair Debt Collection Armed Forces, and for other purposes. the vote on passage. Practices for Servicemembers Act. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- I thank Representative DEAN for of- The text of the bill is as follows: ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from fering this legislation. H.R. 1491 Massachusetts (Ms. PRESSLEY) and the Madam Speaker, our servicemembers Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. put their lives on the line for us every resentatives of the United States of America in MCHENRY) each will control 20 min- day. To that end, we must ensure they Congress assembled, utes. are adequately protected from abuse or SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. The Chair recognizes the gentle- harassment related to outstanding This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Fair Debt woman from Massachusetts. debt. I am pleased that we were able to Collection Practices for Servicemembers GENERAL LEAVE work in a bipartisan fashion to meet Act’’. this goal. SEC. 2. ENHANCED PROTECTION AGAINST DEBT Ms. PRESSLEY. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- H.R. 1491 prohibits debt collectors COLLECTOR HARASSMENT OF from using threats against a service- SERVICEMEMBERS. bers have 5 legislative days in which to member’s rank or security clearance, (a) COMMUNICATION IN CONNECTION WITH revise and extend their remarks and in- or threats of prosecution under the DEBT COLLECTION.—Section 805 of the Fair clude extraneous material on this leg- Uniform Code of Military Justice. Not Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. islation. 1692c) is amended by adding at the end the only are such practices unfair, they The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there following: also create the risk of harm to military objection to the request of the gentle- ‘‘(e) COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING SERVICE- readiness. MEMBER DEBTS.— woman from Massachusetts? Last Congress, during the committee ‘‘(1) DEFINITION.—In this subsection, the There was no objection. markup of H.R. 1491, Republicans ex- term ‘covered member’ means— Ms. PRESSLEY. Madam Speaker, I pressed concerns that there were too ‘‘(A) a covered member or a dependent as yield myself such time as I may con- defined in section 987(i) of title 10, United many unanswered questions about how sume. this bill could impact military readi- States Code; and Madam Speaker, I thank Representa- ‘‘(B)(i) an individual who was separated, ness. The gentleman from Ohio (Mr. tive DEAN for her leadership on this im- discharged, or released from duty described STIVERS), who has had a distinguished in such section 987(i)(1), but only during the portant bill, which will provide much- career in our military, offered an 365-day period beginning on the date of sepa- needed relief and protection for our amendment, which directs the Comp- ration, discharge, or release; or servicemembers. troller General of the United States to ‘‘(ii) a person, with respect to an individual Two out of every five servicemem- conduct a study on the impact this bill described in clause (i), described in subpara- bers’ complaints submitted to the Con- has on readiness with servicemembers graph (A), (D), (E), or (I) of section 1072(2) of sumer Financial Protection Bureau are title 10, United States Code. regarding debts in collection, as well as about predatory debt collection prac- military readiness and national secu- ‘‘(2) PROHIBITIONS.—A debt collector may tices. Some examples of what service- not, in connection with the collection of any rity. This commonsense approach en- debt of a covered member— members reported experiencing include sures that Congress understands and is ‘‘(A) threaten to have the covered member inappropriate threats of punishment able to account for the connection be- reduced in rank; under the Uniform Code of Military tween national security and the protec- ‘‘(B) threaten to have the covered mem- Justice, threats to the rank and secu- tion of servicemembers from unfair ber’s security clearance revoked; or rity clearance of the servicemember, practices. ‘‘(C) threaten to have the covered member and even reports of debt collectors in- prosecuted under chapter 47 of title 10, Madam Speaker, I thank the Demo- appropriately contacting the com- crat majority for accepting this United States Code (the Uniform Code of manding officer of the debt holder. Military Justice).’’. amendment, and I am glad that it con- It is a disgrace that people serving in (b) UNFAIR PRACTICES.—Section 808 of the tinues to be included in this bill we are Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. the military are being threatened and considering today. This makes this a 1692f) is amended by adding at the end the intimidated. The impact of these abu- far more lasting bill, I believe, and following: sive collection practices is severe. more impactful on the people that the ‘‘(9) The representation to any covered Servicemembers have reported in- author and this Congress want to en- member (as defined under section 805(e)(1)) creased stress and hardship because of that failure to cooperate with a debt col- sure are taken care of, and those are predatory debt collectors. the folks who serve and protect us each lector will result in— These unfair and unnecessary prac- ‘‘(A) a reduction in rank of the covered and every day. member; tices against people who are putting As a reminder, this bill passed the ‘‘(B) a revocation of the covered member’s their lives on the line for this country House unanimously in March of last security clearance; or must end, which is why the National year. ‘‘(C) prosecution under chapter 47 of title Military Family Association; the Na- All Americans deserve to be treated 10, United States Code (the Uniform Code of tional Consumer Law Center; and the with dignity and respect when faced Military Justice).’’. former CFPB Assistant Director for with repaying a debt. This is especially SEC. 3. GAO STUDY. Servicemember Affairs, retired Army true for our servicemembers, who fight The Comptroller General of the United Colonel Paul Kantwill, all support this for our freedoms every day. States shall conduct a study and submit a bill. Madam Speaker, this bill contains report to Congress on the impact of this Act I am happy to say that Democrats on— important safeguards. I urge my col- (1) the timely delivery of information to a and Republicans agree that Congress leagues to vote ‘‘yes,’’ and I reserve the covered member (as defined in section 805(e) should put a halt to these abusive prac- balance of my time. of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, as tices, and this bill does just that. Con- Ms. PRESSLEY. Madam Speaker, I added by this Act); gresswoman DEAN’s work across the yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:40 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19AP7.028 H19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE April 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1909 from Pennsylvania (Ms. DEAN), who is Madam Speaker, I urge all Members (Ms. PRESSLEY) that the House suspend also the sponsor of this legislation. to support our servicemembers by vot- the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1491. Ms. DEAN. Madam Speaker, I thank ing ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. 1491, and I yield back The question was taken. the gentlewoman for yielding to me. I the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the also thank the ranking member and Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, I rise opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being the committee in its entirety for work- in strong support of H.R 1491, the ‘‘Fair Debt in the affirmative, the ayes have it. ing on this bill together. It is a sign of Collection for Servicemembers Act,’’ which ad- Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, on that bipartisanship, one that I can be proud dresses abusive debt collection practices af- I demand the yeas and nays. of and we can all be proud of. fecting members of the military by amending The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Madam Speaker, I rise in support of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCP ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution H.R. 1491, the Fair Debt Collection A) by adding servicemember-specific provi- 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Practices for Servicemembers Act. sions to Section 805 (covering prohibited com- Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- Every day, we are reminded of the munications in connection with debt collection) ther proceedings on this motion are significant sacrifices our troops make and 808 (defining unfair practices that con- postponed. to protect us. As Members of Congress, stitute a violation of the Act). f I believe we have a responsibility to H.R. 1491 specifically prohibits debt collec- HOUSING FINANCIAL LITERACY protect those who protect us. tors from making threats of rank reduction, ACT OF 2021 The Fair Debt Collection Practices revocation of security clearance or prosecution for Servicemembers Act works to live under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Ms. PRESSLEY. Madam Speaker, I up to this responsibility by addressing Further, the bill requires the Government move to suspend the rules and pass the abusive debt collection practices spe- Accountability Office to report the impact of bill (H.R. 1395) to require the Secretary cifically targeting servicemembers. this act on military readiness and national se- of Housing and Urban Development to According to the Consumer Financial curity, including the extent covered members discount FHA single-family mortgage Protection Bureau, approximately 40 with security clearances would be impacted by insurance premium payments for first- percent of complaints filed by service- uncollected debt. time homebuyers who complete a fi- members concern debt collection, as While all Americans are covered by laws nancial literacy housing counseling compared to only 26 percent by barring debt collectors from overly aggressive program. nonservicemembers. These debt collec- or deceptive tactics, military members and The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows: tion practices are manipulative and their families face particular financial chal- have negative career implications for lenges requiring extra protections: in service to H.R. 1395 soldiers, like contacting their superior their country, they relocate frequently, deploy Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- officers or threatening them with rank overseas and are a prime target for resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, reductions. scammers. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Unfortunately, these practices do not Military members are also more vulnerable stop with the servicemembers. Debt This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Housing Fi- to debt collectors in some instances, and debt nancial Literacy Act of 2021’’. collectors also target military spouses, collectors have taken advantage of this vulner- unfairly burdening our military fami- SEC. 2. DISCOUNT ON MORTGAGE INSURANCE ability by targeting members of the Armed PREMIUM PAYMENTS FOR FIRST- lies who have sacrificed so much. Services through calling their superior officers, TIME HOMEBUYERS WHO COMPLETE These tactics are egregious and must FINANCIAL LITERACY HOUSING threatening reduction in rank and even courts- stop. Our servicemen and -women make COUNSELING PROGRAMS. martial. extraordinary sacrifices on our behalf. The second sentence of subparagraph (A) of This past year has seen a rise in aggressive The last thing they need is harassment section 203(c)(2) of the National Housing Act debt collections due to the impact of COVID– (12 U.S.C. 1709(c)(2)(A)) is amended— from debt collectors who take advan- 19, according to the Consumer Financial Pro- (1) by inserting before the comma the fol- tage of their service, which is why I am tection Bureau (‘‘CFPB’’). lowing: ‘‘and such program is completed be- pleased to rise in support of the bill According to the CFPB, in the past year fore the mortgagor has signed an application today. credit and consumer reporting complaints ac- for a mortgage to be insured under this title b 1545 or a sales agreement’’; and counted for more than 58 percent of com- (2) by striking ‘‘not exceed 2.75 percent of Specifically, my bill amends the Fair plaints received by the CFPB, followed by the amount of the original insured principal Debt Collection Practices Act and pro- debt collection (15 percent), credit card (7 per- obligation of the mortgage’’ and inserting hibits a debt collector from commu- cent), checking or savings (6 percent), and ‘‘be 25 basis points lower than the premium nicating with a servicemember’s chain mortgage complaints (5 percent). payment amount established by the Sec- of command or a dependent for the pur- Nearly 40 percent of complaints filed by retary under the first sentence of this sub- pose of threatening to have their rank servicemembers with the CFPB concern debt paragraph’’. reduced or threatening to revoke their collection—as compared to only 26 percent by The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- security clearance. non-servicemembers. ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from This legislation will help ensure that This pandemic has been among the most Massachusetts (Ms. PRESSLEY) and the our military families are not unneces- disruptive long-term events we will see in our gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. sarily targeted and shield them from lifetimes, and it is not surprising that the MCHENRY) each will control 20 min- bad practices from debt collectors. We shockwaves it sent across the planet were felt utes. recognize our servicemembers’ spirit of deeply in the consumer financial marketplace. The Chair recognizes the gentle- service, and we must do our part to be Our servicemen and servicewomen make woman from Massachusetts. of service to them. extraordinary sacrifices on our behalf, and GENERAL LEAVE Madam Speaker, I urge all Members, they should not be forced to confront aggres- Ms. PRESSLEY. Madam Speaker, I as they did last Congress, to support sive and manipulative debt collectors who cap- ask unanimous consent that all Mem- the Fair Debt Collection Practices for italize on the strains required of them in the bers may have 5 legislative days in Servicemembers Act. course of their duties. which to revise and extend their re- Mr. MCHENRY. Madam Speaker, I It is critical for the United States Congress marks on this legislation and to insert have no further speakers, and I yield to stand with the women and men who have extraneous material thereon. back the balance of my time. served our country and remove the unethical The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Ms. PRESSLEY. Madam Speaker, in methods debt collectors use to prey upon our objection to the request of the gentle- closing, I yield myself the balance of servicemembers. woman from Massachusetts? my time. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to There was no objection. Madam Speaker, I commend Con- join me in supporting H.R. 1491, and address Ms. PRESSLEY. Madam Speaker, I gresswoman DEAN for her excellent these abusive debt collection practices; the yield myself such time as I may con- work on H.R. 1491 to help ensure our patriots serving our country deserve no less. sume. servicemembers are not threatened or The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Madam Speaker, I rise to support harassed by unscrupulous debt collec- question is on the motion offered by H.R. 1395, the Housing Financial Lit- tors. the gentlewoman from Massachusetts eracy Act, a bipartisan bill authored by

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:40 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19AP7.029 H19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H1910 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 19, 2021 Representative BEATTY who is the H.R. 1395 would amend current law to viding them the tools needed to build a strong chairwoman of the Subcommittee on require FHA to provide a one-quarter financial plan. I urge all my colleagues to sup- Diversity and Inclusion. The bill is also percent upfront premium discount, port this legislation and hope the Senate will cosponsored by Representative STIV- from the prevailing rate, in order to swiftly pass this bill so that first-time home- ERS. help those first-time home buyers get buyers are able to benefit from this opportunity This bill would incentivize prospec- financial literacy and then get the dis- as soon as possible. tive home buyers to undergo housing count. This equates to about $625 of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The counseling by offering a discount on savings off the current premium struc- question is on the motion offered by FHA-backed mortgages for doing so. ture on a $250,000 mortgage. This is not the gentlewoman from Massachusetts Research has consistently dem- an insignificant amount. (Ms. PRESSLEY) that the House suspend onstrated that loans made to borrowers Given the nature of this, I think it is the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1395. who have received pre-purchase coun- great to have a financial benefit for The question was taken. seling perform better than loans made people understanding financial con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the to comparable borrowers who did not sequences. I think there are many opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being receive pre-purchase counseling on other areas in our government that in the affirmative, the ayes have it. their mortgage. would benefit from this type of think- Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, on that When borrowers are able to stay cur- ing. I demand the yeas and nays. rent on their mortgage payments, lend- The hope is that by making such a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ers save money too. A 2013 study by discount mandatory, more first-time ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution Freddie Mac found that when 90-day home buyers will seek out financial lit- 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. delinquencies were lowered by 29 per- eracy counseling which, in turn, will Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- cent, lenders saved an average of $1,000 produce better outcomes for a tradi- ther proceedings on this motion are per loan. So this bill would not only tionally at-risk group of home buyers. postponed. benefit consumers during an environ- The bottom line is that FHA is a val- f ment of historically low mortgage uable tool to help expand the universe rates, it would also help further im- of mortgage credit in our housing sys- NATIONAL SENIOR INVESTOR prove the financial health of the FHA. tem. We ought to be doing all that we INITIATIVE ACT OF 2021 Madam Speaker, I thank Representa- can to ensure that we are using our Ms. PRESSLEY. Madam Speaker, I tive BEATTY for her leadership on this limited public resources to encourage move to suspend the rules and pass the commonsense, data-driven bill. I urge all borrowers to be well-prepared for bill (H.R. 1565) to create an interdivi- my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. the commitments of homeownership sional taskforce at the Securities and 1395, and I reserve the balance of my through financial counseling or Exchange Commission for senior inves- time. through other effective means of cre- tors. Mr. MCHENRY. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may con- ating more stable and reliable bor- The Clerk read the title of the bill. sume. rowers. The text of the bill is as follows: Madam Speaker, I want to thank the So I think this is a very good bill H.R. 1565 thoughtfully done by Mrs. BEATTY, and gentlewoman from Ohio (Mrs. BEATTY) Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- for all of her hard work on H.R. 1395, it is bipartisan, coming out of com- resentatives of the United States of America in the Housing Financial Literacy Act of mittee last Congress. Congress assembled, 2021. Madam Speaker, I have no more SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. The Federal Housing Administration, speakers. I urge its adoption, I ask my This Act may be cited as the ‘‘National FHA, currently provides government- colleagues to vote ‘‘yes,’’ and I yield Senior Investor Initiative Act of 2021’’ or the backed mortgage insurance to more back the balance of my time. ‘‘Senior Security Act of 2021’’. than $1.3 trillion in loans. FHA insur- Ms. PRESSLEY. Madam Speaker, I SEC. 2. SENIOR INVESTOR TASKFORCE. ance allows a wide array of borrowers yield myself the remainder of my time. Section 4 of the Securities Exchange Act of to qualify for mortgages. This includes Madam Speaker, I thank the gentle- 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78d) is amended by adding at woman from Ohio for pushing this bill the end the following: many low- and moderate-income fami- ‘‘(k) SENIOR INVESTOR TASKFORCE.— lies who might not otherwise have ac- forward. This bill incentivizes financial lit- ‘‘(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established cess to credit through traditional un- within the Commission the Senior Investor derwriting. eracy that will help avoid delin- Taskforce (in this subsection referred to as In fiscal year 2020, the FHA insured quencies and lower the upfront cost of the ‘Taskforce’). over 800,000 forward mortgage purchase homeownership for so many. ‘‘(2) DIRECTOR OF THE TASKFORCE.—The loans, with more than 83 percent going Madam Speaker, I urge all of my col- head of the Taskforce shall be the Director, to first-time home buyers. Given the leagues to join me in supporting this who shall— large population of first-time home important piece of legislation, and I ‘‘(A) report directly to the Chairman; and ‘‘(B) be appointed by the Chairman, in con- buyers using FHA, it makes sense to yield back the balance of my time. Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, sultation with the Commission, from among encourage those individuals to seek out individuals— ways to strengthen their financial for many generations, the idea of the Amer- ‘‘(i) currently employed by the Commis- knowledge and better prepare them for ican Dream has been homeownership. Yet the sion or from outside of the Commission; and the challenges of homeownership. goal for many Americans of owning the place ‘‘(ii) having experience in advocating for Right now, current law states that they call home is more distant than ever be- the interests of senior investors. FHA has the ability to provide first- fore. It doesn’t just require savings and a good ‘‘(3) STAFFING.—The Chairman shall ensure time homeowners with a discount on credit score anymore—but also a strong finan- that— their FHA upfront premiums. However, cial plan to ensure that you can hold on to it ‘‘(A) the Taskforce is staffed sufficiently to the homeowner must complete an ap- for the years to follow. carry out fully the requirements of this sub- section; and proved homeownership financial coun- That is why I am proud today to support ‘‘(B) such staff shall include individuals seling course. H.R. 1395, the Housing Financial Literacy Act from the Division of Enforcement, Office of Yet, the statute is drafted in such a of 2021. This bill, introduced by my good Compliance Inspections and Examinations, way that the provision only applies in friend and chair of the Congressional Black and Office of Investor Education and Advo- particular circumstances. This in- Caucus, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty of cacy. cludes when FHA upfront premiums ex- Ohio, provides a financial incentive for first- ‘‘(4) NO COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF ceed 2.75 percent. Since FHA upfront time homebuyers who choose to take a finan- TASKFORCE.—All members of the Taskforce premiums are currently set at 1.75 per- cial literacy course by providing a discount on appointed under paragraph (2) or (3) shall cent, the rate has not been exceeded in serve without compensation in addition to mortgage insurance through the Federal that received for their services as officers or a decade. Thus, FHA does not currently Housing Administration (FHA). employees of the United States. provide an upfront premium discount This bill would greatly benefit first-time ‘‘(5) MINIMIZING DUPLICATION OF EFFORTS.— to first-time home buyers who com- homebuyers by not just saving them money In organizing and staffing the Taskforce, the plete a financial counseling course. during the homebuying process, but also pro- Chairman shall take such actions as may be

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:40 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19AP7.032 H19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE April 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1911 necessary to minimize the duplication of ef- ‘‘(11) USE OF EXISTING FUNDS.—The Com- Massachusetts (Ms. PRESSLEY) and the forts within the divisions and offices de- mission shall use existing funds to carry out gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. scribed under paragraph (3)(B) and any other this subsection.’’. MCHENRY) each will control 20 min- divisions, offices, or taskforces of the Com- SEC. 3. GAO STUDY. utes. mission. (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years The Chair recognizes the gentle- after the date of enactment of this Act, the ‘‘(6) FUNCTIONS OF THE TASKFORCE.—The woman from Massachusetts. Taskforce shall— Comptroller General of the United States ‘‘(A) identify challenges that senior inves- shall submit to Congress and the Senior In- GENERAL LEAVE tors encounter, including problems associ- vestor Taskforce the results of a study of fi- Ms. PRESSLEY. Madam Speaker, I ated with financial exploitation and cog- nancial exploitation of senior citizens. ask unanimous consent that all Mem- (b) CONTENTS.—The study required under nitive decline; bers may have 5 legislative days within subsection (a) shall include information with ‘‘(B) identify areas in which senior inves- which to revise and extend their re- respect to— tors would benefit from changes in the regu- (1) economic costs of the financial exploi- marks on this legislation and to insert lations of the Commission or the rules of tation of senior citizens— extraneous material thereon. self-regulatory organizations; (A) associated with losses by victims that The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ‘‘(C) coordinate, as appropriate, with other were incurred as a result of the financial ex- objection to the request of the gentle- offices within the Commission, other ploitation of senior citizens; woman from Massachusetts? taskforces that may be established within (B) incurred by State and Federal agencies, There was no objection. the Commission, self-regulatory organiza- law enforcement and investigatory agencies, Ms. PRESSLEY. Madam Speaker, I tions, and the Elder Justice Coordinating public benefit programs, public health pro- yield myself such time as I may con- Council; and grams, and other public programs as a result sume. ‘‘(D) consult, as appropriate, with State se- of the financial exploitation of senior citi- curities and law enforcement authorities, Madam Speaker, I rise in support of zens; H.R. 1565, the Senior Security Act of State insurance regulators, and other Fed- (C) incurred by the private sector as a re- eral agencies. sult of the financial exploitation of senior 2021, which would help protect Amer- ‘‘(7) REPORT.—The Taskforce, in coordina- citizens; and ica’s senior investors who can be dis- tion, as appropriate, with the Office of the (D) any other relevant costs that— proportionately vulnerable to invest- Investor Advocate and self-regulatory orga- (i) result from the financial exploitation of ment-related frauds. nizations, and in consultation, as appro- senior citizens; and In 2017 alone, State securities regu- priate, with State securities and law enforce- (ii) the Comptroller General determines lators conducted nearly 4,709 investiga- ment authorities, State insurance regu- are necessary and appropriate to include in tions, leading to more than 2,100 en- lators, and Federal agencies, shall issue a re- order to provide Congress and the public forcement actions, including 255 crimi- with a full and accurate understanding of the port every 2 years to the Committee on nal prosecutions. These actions have Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the economic costs resulting from the financial Special Committee on Aging of the Senate exploitation of senior citizens in the United resulted in approximately $486 million and the Committee on Financial Services of States; in restitution for harmed investors, the House of Representatives, the first of (2) frequency of senior financial exploi- nearly $79 million in fines and/or pen- which shall not be issued until after the re- tation and correlated or contributing fac- alties, and 1,985 years in incarceration port described in section 3 of the National tors— or probation being ordered. Senior Investor Initiative Act of 2021 has (A) information about percentage of senior The National Council on Aging esti- been issued and considered by the Taskforce, citizens financially exploited each year; and mated that elder financial abuse and containing— (B) information about factors contributing fraud costs older Americans from $2.9 to increased risk of exploitation, including ‘‘(A) appropriate statistical information billion to $36.5 billion annually. More- and full and substantive analysis; such factors as race, social isolation, income, net worth, religion, region, occupation, edu- over, in a February bulletin, the ‘‘(B) a summary of recent trends and inno- FINRA, the NASAA, and the SEC’s Of- vations that have impacted the investment cation, home-ownership, illness, and loss of spouse; and landscape for senior investors; fice of Investor Education and Advo- (3) policy responses and reporting of senior ‘‘(C) a summary of regulatory initiatives cacy noted that COVID–19’s unprece- financial exploitation— that have concentrated on senior investors dented quarantines and social isolation (A) the degree to which financial exploi- and industry practices related to senior in- may leave senior investors even more tation of senior citizens unreported to au- vestors; thorities; susceptible to financial fraud than ever ‘‘(D) key observations, best practices, and (B) the reasons that financial exploitation before. areas needing improvement, involving senior may be unreported to authorities; This bill would establish a Senior In- investors identified during examinations, en- (C) to the extent that suspected elder fi- vestor Task Force within the U.S. Se- forcement actions, and investor education nancial exploitation is currently being re- curities and Exchange Commission. In outreach; ported— coordination and consultation with ‘‘(E) a summary of the most serious issues (i) information regarding which Federal, encountered by senior investors, including State securities administrators, self- State, and local agencies are receiving re- regulatory organizations, Federal law issues involving financial products and serv- ports, including adult protective services, ices; law enforcement, industry, regulators, and enforcement agencies, and others, the ‘‘(F) an analysis with regard to existing professional licensing boards; task force would be charged with iden- policies and procedures of brokers, dealers, (ii) information regarding what informa- tifying issues related to investors who investment advisers, and other market par- tion is being collected by such agencies; and are older than 65 years of age. The bill ticipants related to senior investors and sen- (iii) information regarding the actions that would also require biennial task force ior investor-related topics and whether these are taken by such agencies upon receipt of reports and require the GAO to com- policies and procedures need to be further de- the report and any limits on the agencies’ plete a study on senior financial ex- veloped or refined; ability to prevent exploitation, such as juris- ‘‘(G) recommendations for such changes to dictional limits, a lack of expertise, resource ploitation. the regulations, guidance, and orders of the challenges, or limiting criteria with regard I strongly support the safety of Commission and self-regulatory organiza- to the types of victims they are permitted to America’s senior investors and their tions and such legislative actions as may be serve; right to enjoy the retirement funds appropriate to resolve problems encountered (D) an analysis of gaps that may exist in that they have worked so hard to earn. by senior investors; and empowering Federal, State, and local agen- I also support regulators and law en- ‘‘(H) any other information, as determined cies to prevent senior exploitation or re- forcement in holding fraudsters who appropriate by the Director of the Taskforce. spond effectively to suspected senior finan- prey upon the elderly accountable. ‘‘(8) REQUEST FOR REPORTS.—The Taskforce cial exploitation; and It is for all these reasons I urge my shall make any report issued under para- (E) an analysis of the legal hurdles that colleagues to join me in supporting the graph (7) available to a Member of Congress prevent Federal, State, and local agencies from effectively partnering with each other Senior Security Act of 2021. who requests such a report. Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- ‘‘(9) SUNSET.—The Taskforce shall termi- and private professionals to effectively re- nate after the end of the 10-year period be- spond to senior financial exploitation. ance of my time. ginning on the date of the enactment of this (c) SENIOR CITIZEN DEFINED.—For purposes Mr. MCHENRY. Madam Speaker, I subsection. of this section, the term ‘‘senior citizen’’ yield myself such time as I may con- ‘‘(10) SENIOR INVESTOR DEFINED.—For pur- means an individual over the age of 65. sume. poses of this subsection, the term ‘senior in- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Madam Speaker, I rise in support of vestor’ means an investor over the age of 65. ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from H.R. 1565, the Senior Security Act.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:40 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19AP7.023 H19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H1912 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 19, 2021 I would like to thank my colleagues, b 1600 organizations where senior investors Mr. HOLLINGSWORTH of Indiana and Mr. Ms. PRESSLEY. Madam Speaker, I would benefit from changes. GOTTHEIMER of New Jersey for their yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from The task force will also coordinate work on this important piece of bipar- New Jersey (Mr. GOTTHEIMER), who is a with other Federal regulators, State tisan legislation that will strengthen sponsor of this legislation. regulators, and law enforcement to en- current efforts to protect senior inves- Mr. GOTTHEIMER. Madam Speaker, sure that we are doing as much as we tors. I am honored to rise in support of the can at every level of government to Madam Speaker, American capital bipartisan Senior Security Act, which stop this. Our legislation will also markets provide every mom-and-pop will help protect vulnerable seniors make antifraud enforcement even more investor with the opportunity to real- from hucksters and scam artists. I common by giving law enforcement ize the American Dream. Our capital would like to thank my good friend, stronger tools and information via the markets allow individuals and families Congressman TREY HOLLINGSWORTH, for new senior investor task force. The task force will submit regular re- to grow their nest egg for retirement, working with me on this crucial bill, their children to have an opportunity ports to Congress, outlining trends and also Senators SUSAN COLLINS and for college tuition, or to save and pur- that are impacting senior investors. KYRSTEN SINEMA, who have introduced This will be a cop on the beat to make chase a home. companion legislation in the Senate. Moreover, as Americans age, they are Since I took office, I have been com- sure we keep up with the changes in fi- an important part of the success and mitted to helping seniors save their nancial scams and to be ahead of new vibrancy of the U.S. capital markets. hard-earned money for retirement, issues as they arise. Our seniors have given us so much. In fact, Americans over the age of 50 helping them cut their taxes and afford We should always have their backs and already account for roughly 77 percent prescription drugs, and protecting So- of financial assets in the United States. help protect them from predators who cial Security and Medicare so that, at To that end, fraud and exploitation of want to take advantage of them during the end of the day, they can afford to any kind in our capital markets their twilight years. I urge my col- stay in northern New Jersey and enjoy threatens the integrity of our markets leagues to support this commonsense, their lives with their friends, children, and harm investors seeking to build bipartisan bill. and grandchildren. Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I yield their nest eggs. Unfortunately, far too many of our It is especially problematic when the such time as he may consume to the seniors have had their hard-earned re- fraud targets senior investors. Pro- gentleman from Indiana (Mr. HOL- tirement savings stolen right out from tecting senior investors and preventing LINGSWORTH), the coauthor of this bill. under them when a scammer calls or such predatory behavior within our fi- Mr. HOLLINGSWORTH. Mr. Speaker, shows up at their door. There are mil- nancial markets is a goal that we all I rise in support of this legislation. share, regardless of party. This bill will lions of seniors across the country who As I travel the district and travel support the Securities and Exchange have been the victims of financial across the State, I constantly get Commission’s current efforts to protect scams and abuses. It is appalling; it is asked two very important questions: against increasing instances of finan- offensive; and it is unacceptable. What is Washington doing for Ameri- Older Americans lose approximately cial exploitation against senior inves- cans? And, what is happening on a bi- $3 billion each year to financial scams tors. partisan basis in Washington, D.C.? H.R. 1565 creates an interdivisional and abuse. Approximately 7 million When I travel back home this Thurs- task force at the Securities and Ex- Americans have been victims of exploi- day, I will be able to answer that this change Commission to examine and tation, and that is only what is being legislation checks both of those boxes. identify challenges faced by senior in- reported. Only 1 in every 24 cases of I am deeply proud to work with my vestors. elder abuse actually gets reported. good friend, Mr. GOTTHEIMER, on this We already have some data on senior IRS impersonation calls and fraudu- important legislation to keep our sen- citizens who are targeted by financial lent tech support calls are among the ior citizens safe from fraudsters and exploitation. These statistics are most widely used and costly scams tar- hucksters who are constantly pursuing alarming. Older Americans lose up to geting older Americans. In fact, more them. $36 billion each year to financial scams than 2.5 million Americans have been Much has been spoken already in this and abuse. One in five seniors have re- targeted by scammers impersonating Chamber about the ‘‘what’’ of this bill, ported being victims of exploitation, IRS officials, costing more than 15,800 but I wanted to emphasize the ‘‘why.’’ and only a small number of cases of fi- taxpayers at least $80 million since It is for the 74-year-old Hoosier walk- nancial abuse are even reported. The 2013. More than 3 million Americans ing through our Jeffersonville office rates of exploitation are only rising. In are victims of tech support scams or who has lost her life savings because fact, The New England Journal of Med- scammers pretending to be with a rep- she thought she was interfacing with icine calls elder financial exploitation utable tech company who persuade sen- the IRS. a virtual epidemic. iors to provide personal bank account It is for the senior couple walking There are concerns that the COVID– information. through our Franklin doors thinking 19 pandemic has only exacerbated the My mom was even a victim of one of they were helping get their grandson trend. In addition to Congress, many these scammers. Someone claiming to out of jail but, instead, were dealing States are already taking action, and be an IRS agent threatened her. I re- with a huckster. that is a good thing. member she called me and thought It is for all the senior citizens across This bipartisan bill is an important that I had messed up her tax return, this country who are constantly get- step for the Federal Government. The but it was a scammer. ting the calls, constantly getting the bill requires the SEC to identify cur- COVID scammers are also now tar- phishing emails, constantly seeing text rent issues and challenges facing senior geting older Americans with promises messages trying to get at their life sav- investors and to make policy rec- of quicker access to vaccines or pan- ings. Those are the ones who report it. ommendations for addressing these demic relief benefits, preying on those As Mr. GOTTHEIMER said, only 1 in 24 of issues harming senior investors. whose only wish is to hug their family these crimes gets reported. Madam Speaker, protecting senior members again. This is something we have to end. We investors and safeguarding the integ- We are here today to do something have to get one step ahead. I can’t wait rity of our financial markets are objec- about it by voting on the Senior Secu- to travel back home to the Hoosier tives I believe we can get behind. In rity Act to help protect American sen- State later this week and tell them our duty to protect our constituents, iors from scams. My bipartisan bill cre- this Chamber advanced a piece of legis- especially those most vulnerable who ates a new senior investor task force at lation to protect our senior citizens, to contribute so much to society, we need the SEC to fight back against these protect Americans, and to get us one to be helpful and supportive. For that hucksters scamming our seniors. The step ahead of those fraudsters. reason, I urge my colleagues to support task force will also identify challenges Ms. PRESSLEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield this bill, and I reserve the balance of that senior investors encounter and 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas my time. areas within the SEC or self-regulatory (Mr. VICENTE GONZALEZ).

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:40 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19AP7.034 H19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE April 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1913 Mr. VICENTE GONZALEZ of Texas. taskforces that may be established within the Massachusetts (Ms. PRESSLEY) that the Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of Commission, self-regulatory organizations, and House suspend the rules and pass the H.R. 1565, the Senior Security Act. the Elder Justice Coordinating Council; bill, H.R. 1565. This commonsense legislation will Consult, as appropriate, with state securities The question was taken. provide much-needed information for and law enforcement authorities, state insur- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the policymakers and regulators to fine- ance regulators, and other federal agencies; opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being tune protections for elderly investors. and in the affirmative, the ayes have it. In south Texas, where we share the Submit a biennial report to Congress. Mr. BIGGS. Mr. Speaker, on that I deep value of respect for our elders, we Every day, and far too often, vulnerable demand the yeas and nays. say society is judged on how we care seniors in Texas and across the country fall The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- for our parents, our grandparents, and victim to financial scammers. ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution beyond. We all know how closely finan- Seniors have worked their entire lives with 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. cial health is tied to overall well-being. the promise of a safe and secure retirement, Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- I am proud to support this legislation but unfortunately criminals are taking advan- ther proceedings on this motion are that equips us to identify better ways tage of uncertainty surrounding the pandemic postponed. to protect our senior citizens and for and working overtime to target them. f them to protect themselves from fraud No senior should ever have to worry that PROMOTING TRANSPARENT and scammers. picking up the phone could mean being This Senior Security Act aims to scammed out of thousands of dollars, but un- STANDARDS FOR CORPORATE IN- protect our seniors and prevent these fortunately, for too many members of our com- SIDERS ACT attacks from happening. This legisla- munities, that is exactly what is happening. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I tion will build upon the Senior Safe Retirement accounts are not the only dam- move to suspend the rules and pass the Act by creating an interdivisional task age these scams target—they damage the bill (H.R. 1528) to require the Securities force at the Securities and Exchange independence and trust of a vulnerable com- and Exchange Commission to carry out Commission to examine and identify munity. a study of Rule 10b5–1 trading plans, challenges facing seniors and investors. During the COVID–19 pandemic, we have and for other purposes. Within 2 years of enactment, the U.S. seen instances of fraud rise in unprecedented The Clerk read the title of the bill. Government Accountability Office numbers, as scammers attempt to take advan- The text of the bill is as follows: must study and report the economic tage of senior citizens and deprive them of H.R. 1528 costs of the financial exploitation of their hard-earned savings. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- our seniors. Let’s be clear: Scammers Bad actors preying on older Americans is, resentatives of the United States of America in will stop at nothing to take advantage unfortunately, nothing new, but in the midst of Congress assembled, of our seniors, and it is up to us in this a global pandemic impacting Americans’ lives SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. House to stop them. and livelihoods, cracking down on those This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Promoting Mr. Speaker, I encourage my con- scams must be a priority. Transparent Standards for Corporate Insid- gressional colleagues to join me in sup- One such scam was thwarted by Houston ers Act’’. porting this important piece of legisla- police and the Harris County District Attorney, SEC. 2. SEC STUDY. tion, and I urge its passage. who made an arrest in February in an inter- (a) STUDY.— Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I have national cyber-scam that bilked unsuspecting, (1) IN GENERAL.—The Securities and Ex- no further speakers, and I yield back mostly elderly victims out of more than $1 mil- change Commission shall carry out a study of whether Rule 10b5–1 (17 CFR 240.10b5–1) the balance of my time. lion. should be amended to— Ms. PRESSLEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield According to a report from the Senate Spe- (A) limit the ability of issuers and issuer myself the balance of my time. cial Committee on Aging released last Con- insiders to adopt a plan described under Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1565 will help our gress, older Americans lose approximately $3 paragraph (c)(1)(i)(A)(3) of Rule 10b5–1 financial regulators better protect our billion each year to financial scams and (‘‘trading plan’’) to a time when the issuer or Nation’s seniors and the retirement abuse. issuer insider is permitted to buy or sell se- funds they spent their entire lives Although 1 in 20 seniors in the U.S. is a tar- curities during issuer-adopted trading win- building. I urge all of my colleagues to get of fraud schemes, the National Adult Pro- dows; (B) limit the ability of issuers and issuer stand up for senior investors and vote tective Services Association has found that insiders to adopt multiple trading plans; ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. 1865. only 1 in 44 seniors report-that they are vic- (C) establish a mandatory delay between Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance tims of a fraud scheme. the adoption of a trading plan and the execu- of my time. Fraudulent IRS impersonation and tech sup- tion of the first trade pursuant to such a Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in port calls are among the common and costly plan and, if so and depending on the Commis- strong support of H.R. 1565, the ‘‘Senior Se- scams, and according to the Treasury Inspec- sion’s findings with respect to subparagraph curity Act,’’ which will help stop financial pred- tor General for Tax Administration, more than (A)— ators from scamming seniors out of their sav- 2.5 million Americans have been targeted by (i) whether any such delay should be the same for trading plans adopted during an ings by creating a federal Senior Investor scammers impersonating IRS officials. issuer-adopted trading window as opposed to Taskforce within the Securities and Exchange Since 2013, more than 15,800 taxpayers outside of such a window; and Commission (SEC) to strengthen protections have lost at least $80 million from this type of (ii) whether any exceptions to such a delay and safeguards for senior investors. scam alone. are appropriate; This legislation will establish the Senior In- Furthermore, Microsoft estimates that more (D) limit the frequency that issuers and vestor Taskforce at the SEC, which will be than 3 million Americans are victims of tech- issuer insiders may modify or cancel trading charged with identifying problems senior in- nical support scams, where scammers pretend plans; vestors encounter, including financial exploi- to be with a reputable tech company and per- (E) require issuers and issuer insiders to tation and cognitive decline, as well as identi- suade seniors to provide personal and bank file with the Commission trading plan adop- tions, amendments, terminations and trans- fying regulatory changes that could help senior information. actions; or investors. Although we do know a few statistics, the (F) require boards of issuers that have The established Senior Investor Taskforce lack of good, recent data on senior financial adopted a trading plan to— will be required to: exploitation is a problem that H.R. 1565 would (i) adopt policies covering trading plan Identify challenges that senior investors en- significantly aid in resolving. practices; counter, including problems associated with fi- For this reason, I urge all members to join (ii) periodically monitor trading plan nancial exploitation and cognitive decline; me in voting to pass H.R. 1565, the Fraud and transactions; and Identify areas in which senior investors Scam Reduction Act, which is critical to pro- (iii) ensure that issuer policies discuss trading plan use in the context of guidelines would benefit from changes at the Commis- tecting seniors’ hard-earned savings and stop- or requirements on equity hedging, holding, sion or the rules of self-regulatory organiza- ping fraudulent schemes before it is too late. and ownership. tions; The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. (2) ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS.—In car- Coordinate, as appropriate, with other of- TAKANO). The question is on the mo- rying out the study required under para- fices within the Commission and other tion offered by the gentlewoman from graph (1), the Commission shall consider—

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This Moreover, this rule ensures that in- (D) the impact any such amendments may bill would then require the SEC to re- sider trading guidelines are fair tools have on an issuer’s willingness to operate as port to Congress and revise its rules when properly followed. These rules are a public company; and based on the results of the study. designed to allow corporate insiders to (E) any other consideration that the Com- This bill is needed to protect con- liquidate their stock options when mission considers necessary and appropriate fidence in our markets. For example, needed, such as when trying to pay for for the protection of investors. (b) REPORT.—Not later than the end of the last year, we saw numerous pharma- a child’s education, buying a house, or 1-year period beginning on the date of the ceutical executives profiting from con- paying medical expenses. enactment of this Act, the Commission shall veniently timed announcements re- Furthermore, allowing insiders to issue a report to the Committee on Financial garding the companies’ progress to- purchase and sell securities at a pre- Services of the House of Representatives and ward a COVID–19 vaccine. determined time on a scheduled basis the Committee on Banking, Housing, and For instance, shortly after Moderna under rule 10b5–1 ensures market sta- Urban Affairs of the Senate containing all announced positive results for its vac- bility. findings and determinations made in car- rying out the study required under section cine, the pharmaceutical company’s This rule also decreases the risk of (a). CEO altered his trading plan to in- volatility by preventing fraudulent be- (c) RULEMAKING.—After the completion of crease the number of shares sold havior, such as the so-called pump-and- the study required under subsection (a), the through the plan. Shortly thereafter, dump schemes that some have tried to Commission shall, subject to public notice he sold shares for millions of dollars in take advantage of. and comment, revise Rule 10b5–1 consistent profit. This bill requires the SEC to study with the results of such study. whether this current rule should be The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Similarly, on the same day Pfizer an- amended. In studying the rule, the SEC ant to the rule, the gentleman from nounced positive data regarding its vaccine, Pfizer’s CEO sold more than $5 is directed to consider how any amend- Colorado (Mr. PERLMUTTER) and the ments would clarify and enhance exist- gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. million worth of shares as part of his trading plan. ing prohibitions against insider trad- MCHENRY) each will control 20 min- utes. This bill is supported by investor and ing. Importantly, though, the bill also The Chair recognizes the gentleman consumer advocates, public pension requires the SEC to weigh any poten- from Colorado. funds, and State securities regulators, tial amendments against the important benefits of this rule. GENERAL LEAVE including the California Public Em- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I ployees’ Retirement System, the Coun- The SEC is also directed to consider ask unanimous consent that all Mem- cil of Institutional Investors, and the what effects amending the rules would bers may have 5 legislative days in North American Securities Adminis- have on attracting qualified candidates which to revise and extend their re- trators Association. for open insider positions, such as cap- marks on this legislation and to insert Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my col- ital formation, and a company’s will- extraneous material thereon. leagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ on this bipar- ingness to go public. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there tisan bill, and I reserve the balance of I am pleased that this is a bipartisan objection to the request of the gen- my time. legislation that thoughtfully balances tleman from Colorado? Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I yield the meaningful goals of protecting ev- There was no objection. myself such time as I may consume. eryday investors with facilitating eco- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. nomic growth opportunities, and I yield myself such time as I may con- 1528, the Promoting Transparent think that ensures that we keep a sume. Standards for Corporate Insiders Act. healthy capital markets function here Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1528, the Pro- As my colleague stated, this is bipar- in the United States. moting Transparent Standards for Cor- tisan legislation that strikes an impor- Mr. Speaker, I have no further speak- porate Insiders Act, is a bill introduced tant balance. It protects retail inves- ers on my side, and I yield back the by Chairwoman MAXINE WATERS for tors in the market from illicit insider balance of my time. several Congresses to strengthen con- trading while, at the same time, ensur- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I fidence in our capital markets by en- ing that the rules governing insider yield myself the balance of my time. suring everyone plays by the same trading are clear, fair, and not prohibi- In closing, I urge my colleagues to rules. tively onerous. vote ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. 1528, which will help This bill passed with overwhelming I thank my colleagues for supporting prevent corporate insiders from using bipartisan support in the last Congress this bill last Congress, and I think they inside information to rig the game in and is designed to promote strong en- should do so this Congress. Thwarting their favor at the expense of investors forcement against financial fraud by and punishing fraud and abuse within and the integrity of our markets. ensuring corporate executives cannot our financial markets is not a Repub- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance indirectly or illegally trade on mate- lican or Democrat issue. This includes of my time. rial nonpublic information they know illegal insider trading. When a cor- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The about their companies. porate insider gains an unfair advan- question is on the motion offered by The Securities and Exchange Com- tage by violating current insider trad- the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. mission, the SEC, prohibits insider ing rules and trading on material non- PERLMUTTER) that the House suspend trading as a fraud that hurts investors public information, that illegal behav- the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1528. as well as the integrity of our capital ior harms Main Street investors. The question was taken. markets. Those accused of illegal in- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the sider trading sometimes defend them- b 1615 opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being selves using the SEC’s rule for trading It harms those who diligently put in the affirmative, the ayes have it. plans and claim any trades that oc- their hard-earned money aside for re- Mr. ROSENDALE. Mr. Speaker, on curred while they possessed inside in- tirement. that I demand the yeas and nays. formation were made pursuant to a It is important to note that not every The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- preapproved trading plan. But the rule corporate insider or executive trading ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution for trading plans has several short- in the stock of his or her company is a 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. comings and loopholes that may allow bad actor. The Securities and Exchange Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- corporate insiders to get away with in- Commission’s current rules and guide- ther proceedings on this motion are sider trading. lines allow corporate insiders to pur- postponed.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:40 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19AP7.020 H19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE April 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1915 SECURE AND FAIR ENFORCEMENT services to an account holder, or to down- a financial service to a cannabis-related le- BANKING ACT OF 2021 grade or cancel the financial services offered gitimate business or service provider, and to an account holder solely because— the officers, directors, and employees of that Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I (A) the account holder is a cannabis-re- depository institution, entity, or insurer move to suspend the rules and pass the lated legitimate business or service provider, may not be held liable pursuant to any Fed- bill (H.R. 1996) to create protections for or is an employee, owner, or operator of a eral law or regulation— financial institutions that provide fi- cannabis-related legitimate business or serv- (1) solely for providing such a financial nancial services to cannabis-related le- ice provider; service; or gitimate businesses and service pro- (B) the account holder later becomes an (2) for further investing any income de- rived from such a financial service. viders for such businesses, and for employee, owner, or operator of a cannabis- related legitimate business or service pro- (b) PROTECTIONS FOR FEDERAL RESERVE other purposes, as amended. vider; or BANKS AND FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS.— The Clerk read the title of the bill. (C) the depository institution was not With respect to providing a service to a de- The text of the bill is as follows: aware that the account holder is an em- pository institution that provides a financial H.R. 1996 ployee, owner, or operator of a cannabis-re- service to a cannabis-related legitimate busi- ness (where such cannabis-related legitimate Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- lated legitimate business or service provider; (4) take any adverse or corrective super- business operates within a State, political resentatives of the United States of America in subdivision of a State, or Indian country visory action on a loan made to— Congress assembled, that allows the cultivation, production, (A) a cannabis-related legitimate business SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS; manufacture, sale, transportation, display, or service provider, solely because the busi- PURPOSE. dispensing, distribution, or purchase of can- ness is a cannabis-related legitimate busi- (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as nabis pursuant to a law or regulation of such the ‘‘Secure And Fair Enforcement Banking ness or service provider; State, political subdivision, or Indian Tribe Act of 2021’’ or the ‘‘SAFE Banking Act of (B) an employee, owner, or operator of a that has jurisdiction over the Indian coun- 2021’’. cannabis-related legitimate business or serv- try, as applicable) or service provider (wher- (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- ice provider, solely because the employee, ever located), a Federal reserve bank or Fed- tents for this Act is as follows: owner, or operator is employed by, owns, or eral Home Loan Bank, and the officers, di- Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents; pur- operates a cannabis-related legitimate busi- rectors, and employees of the Federal reserve pose. ness or service provider, as applicable; or bank or Federal Home Loan Bank, may not Sec. 2. Safe harbor for depository institu- (C) an owner or operator of real estate or be held liable pursuant to any Federal law or tions. equipment that is leased to a cannabis-re- regulation— Sec. 3. Protections for ancillary businesses. lated legitimate business or service provider, (1) solely for providing such a service; or Sec. 4. Protections under Federal law. solely because the owner or operator of the (2) for further investing any income de- Sec. 5. Rules of construction. real estate or equipment leased the equip- rived from such a service. Sec. 6. Requirements for filing suspicious ment or real estate to a cannabis-related le- (c) PROTECTIONS FOR INSURERS.—With re- activity reports. gitimate business or service provider, as ap- spect to engaging in the business of insur- Sec. 7. Guidance and examination proce- plicable; or ance within a State, political subdivision of dures. (5) prohibit or penalize a depository insti- a State, or Indian country that allows the Sec. 8. Annual diversity and inclusion re- tution (or entity performing a financial serv- cultivation, production, manufacture, sale, port. ice for or in association with a depository in- transportation, display, dispensing, distribu- Sec. 9. GAO study on diversity and inclu- stitution) for, or otherwise discourage a de- tion, or purchase of cannabis pursuant to a sion. pository institution (or entity performing a law or regulation of such State, political Sec. 10. GAO study on effectiveness of cer- financial service for or in association with a subdivision, or Indian Tribe that has juris- tain reports on finding certain depository institution) from, engaging in a diction over the Indian country, as applica- persons. financial service for a cannabis-related le- ble, an insurer that engages in the business Sec. 11. Application of this Act with respect gitimate business or service provider. of insurance with a cannabis-related legiti- to hemp-related legitimate (b) SAFE HARBOR APPLICABLE TO DE NOVO mate business or service provider or who otherwise engages with a person in a trans- businesses and hemp-related INSTITUTIONS.—Subsection (a) shall apply to action permissible under State law related service providers. an institution applying for a depository in- to cannabis, and the officers, directors, and Sec. 12. Banking services for hemp-related stitution charter to the same extent as such employees of that insurer may not be held legitimate businesses and subsection applies to a depository institu- tion. liable pursuant to any Federal law or regula- hemp-related service providers. tion— SEC. 3. PROTECTIONS FOR ANCILLARY BUSI- Sec. 13. Requirements for deposit account (1) solely for engaging in the business of in- termination requests and or- NESSES. For the purposes of sections 1956 and 1957 surance; or ders. (2) for further investing any income de- of title 18, United States Code, and all other Sec. 14. Definitions. rived from the business of insurance. provisions of Federal law, the proceeds from Sec. 15. Discretionary surplus funds. (d) FORFEITURE.— a transaction involving activities of a can- (c) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this Act is to (1) DEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS.—A depository increase public safety by ensuring access to nabis-related legitimate business or service institution that has a legal interest in the financial services to cannabis-related legiti- provider shall not be considered proceeds collateral for a loan or another financial mate businesses and service providers and re- from an unlawful activity solely because— service provided to an owner, employee, or ducing the amount of cash at such busi- (1) the transaction involves proceeds from operator of a cannabis-related legitimate nesses. a cannabis-related legitimate business or business or service provider, or to an owner SEC. 2. SAFE HARBOR FOR DEPOSITORY INSTITU- service provider; or or operator of real estate or equipment that TIONS. (2) the transaction involves proceeds is leased or sold to a cannabis-related legiti- (a) IN GENERAL.—A Federal banking regu- from— mate business or service provider, shall not lator may not— (A) cannabis-related activities described in be subject to criminal, civil, or administra- (1) terminate or limit the deposit insur- section 14(4)(B) conducted by a cannabis-re- tive forfeiture of that legal interest pursuant ance or share insurance of a depository insti- lated legitimate business; or to any Federal law for providing such loan or tution under the Federal Deposit Insurance (B) activities described in section 14(13)(A) other financial service. Act (12 U.S.C. 1811 et seq.), the Federal Cred- conducted by a service provider. (2) FEDERAL RESERVE BANKS AND FEDERAL it Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.), or take SEC. 4. PROTECTIONS UNDER FEDERAL LAW. HOME LOAN BANKS.—A Federal reserve bank any other adverse action against a deposi- (a) IN GENERAL.—With respect to providing or Federal Home Loan Bank that has a legal tory institution under section 8 of the Fed- a financial service to a cannabis-related le- interest in the collateral for a loan or an- eral Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1818) gitimate business (where such cannabis-re- other financial service provided to a deposi- solely because the depository institution lated legitimate business operates within a tory institution that provides a financial provides or has provided financial services to State, political subdivision of a State, or In- service to a cannabis-related legitimate busi- a cannabis-related legitimate business or dian country that allows the cultivation, ness or service provider, or to an owner or service provider; production, manufacture, sale, transpor- operator of real estate or equipment that is (2) prohibit, penalize, or otherwise discour- tation, display, dispensing, distribution, or leased or sold to a cannabis-related legiti- age a depository institution from providing purchase of cannabis pursuant to a law or mate business or service provider, shall not financial services to a cannabis-related le- regulation of such State, political subdivi- be subject to criminal, civil, or administra- gitimate business or service provider or to a sion, or Indian Tribe that has jurisdiction tive forfeiture of that legal interest pursuant State, political subdivision of a State, or In- over the Indian country, as applicable) or a to any Federal law for providing such loan or dian Tribe that exercises jurisdiction over service provider (wherever located), a deposi- other financial service. cannabis-related legitimate businesses; tory institution, entity performing a finan- SEC. 5. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. (3) recommend, incentivize, or encourage a cial service for or in association with a de- (a) NO REQUIREMENT TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL depository institution not to offer financial pository institution, or insurer that provides SERVICES.—Nothing in this Act shall require

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The term ‘‘hemp-related legitimate busi- gitimate business, service provider, or any Not later than 180 days after the date of ness’’ means a manufacturer, producer, or other business. enactment of this Act, the Financial Institu- any person or company that— (b) GENERAL EXAMINATION, SUPERVISORY, tions Examination Council shall develop uni- (A) engages in any activity described in AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY.—Nothing in form guidance and examination procedures subparagraph (B) in conformity with the Ag- this Act may be construed in any way as for depository institutions that provide fi- ricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (Public limiting or otherwise restricting the general nancial services to cannabis-related legiti- Law 115–334) and the regulations issued to examination, supervisory, and enforcement mate businesses and service providers. implement such Act by the Department of authority of the Federal banking regulators, Agriculture, where applicable, and the law of SEC. 8. ANNUAL DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION RE- provided that the basis for any supervisory a State or political subdivision thereof or In- or enforcement action is not the provision of PORT. The Federal banking regulators shall issue dian Tribe; and financial services to a cannabis-related le- (B) participates in any business or orga- gitimate business or service provider. an annual report to Congress containing— (1) information and data on the avail- nized activity that involves handling hemp, (c) BUSINESS OF INSURANCE.—Nothing in hemp-derived CBD products, and other hemp- this Act shall interfere with the regulation ability of access to financial services for mi- derived cannabinoid products, including cul- of the business of insurance in accordance nority-owned and women-owned cannabis-re- tivating, producing, extracting, manufac- with the Act of March 9, 1945 (59 Stat. 33, lated legitimate businesses; and turing, selling, transporting, displaying, dis- chapter 20; 15 U.S.C. 1011 et seq.) (commonly (2) any regulatory or legislative rec- pensing, distributing, or purchasing hemp, known as the ‘‘McCarran-Ferguson Act’’) ommendations for expanding access to finan- hemp-derived CBD products, and other hemp- and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and cial services for minority-owned and women- derived cannabinoid products. Consumer Protection Act (12 U.S.C. 5301 et owned cannabis-related legitimate busi- (4) HEMP-RELATED SERVICE PROVIDER.—The seq.). nesses. term ‘‘hemp-related service provider’’— SEC. 6. REQUIREMENTS FOR FILING SUSPICIOUS SEC. 9. GAO STUDY ON DIVERSITY AND INCLU- (A) means a business, organization, or ACTIVITY REPORTS. SION. other person that— Section 5318(g) of title 31, United States (a) STUDY.—The Comptroller General of (i) sells goods or services to a hemp-related Code, is amended by adding at the end the the United States shall carry out a study on legitimate business; or following: the barriers to marketplace entry, including (ii) provides any business services, includ- ‘‘(5) REQUIREMENTS FOR CANNABIS-RELATED in the licensing process, and the access to fi- ing the sale or lease of real or any other LEGITIMATE BUSINESSES.— nancial services for potential and existing property, legal or other licensed services, or ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—With respect to a finan- minority-owned and women-owned cannabis- any other ancillary service, relating to cial institution or any director, officer, em- related legitimate businesses. hemp, hemp-derived CBD products, or other ployee, or agent of a financial institution (b) REPORT.—The Comptroller General hemp-derived cannabinoid products; and that reports a suspicious transaction pursu- shall issue a report to the Congress— (B) does not include a business, organiza- ant to this subsection, if the reason for the (1) containing all findings and determina- tion, or other person that participates in any report relates to a cannabis-related legiti- tions made in carrying out the study re- business or organized activity that involves mate business or service provider, the report quired under subsection (a); and handling hemp, hemp-derived CBD products, shall comply with appropriate guidance (2) containing any regulatory or legislative or other hemp-derived cannabinoid products, issued by the Financial Crimes Enforcement recommendations for removing barriers to including cultivating, producing, manufac- Network. Not later than the end of the 180- marketplace entry, including in the licens- turing, selling, transporting, displaying, dis- day period beginning on the date of enact- ing process, and expanding access to finan- pensing, distributing, or purchasing hemp, ment of this paragraph, the Secretary shall cial services for potential and existing mi- hemp-derived CBD products, and other hemp- update the February 14, 2014, guidance titled nority-owned and women-owned cannabis-re- derived cannabinoid products. ‘BSA Expectations Regarding Marijuana-Re- lated legitimate businesses. SEC. 12. BANKING SERVICES FOR HEMP-RELATED lated Businesses’ (FIN–2014–G001) to ensure SEC. 10. GAO STUDY ON EFFECTIVENESS OF CER- that the guidance is consistent with the pur- LEGITIMATE BUSINESSES AND TAIN REPORTS ON FINDING CER- HEMP-RELATED SERVICE PRO- pose and intent of the SAFE Banking Act of TAIN PERSONS. VIDERS. 2021 and does not significantly inhibit the Not later than 2 years after the date of the (a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds that— provision of financial services to a cannabis- enactment of this Act, the Comptroller Gen- (1) the Agriculture Improvement Act of related legitimate business or service pro- eral of the United States shall carry out a 2018 (Public Law 115–334) legalized hemp by vider in a State, political subdivision of a study on the effectiveness of reports on sus- removing it from the definition of ‘‘mari- State, or Indian country that has allowed picious transactions filed pursuant to sec- huana’’ under the Controlled Substances the cultivation, production, manufacture, tion 5318(g) of title 31, United States Code, at Act; transportation, display, dispensing, distribu- finding individuals or organizations sus- (2) despite the legalization of hemp, some tion, sale, or purchase of cannabis pursuant pected or known to be engaged with hemp businesses (including producers, manu- to law or regulation of such State, political transnational criminal organizations and facturers, and retailers) continue to have dif- subdivision, or Indian Tribe that has juris- whether any such engagement exists in a ficulty gaining access to banking products diction over the Indian country. State, political subdivision, or Indian Tribe and services; and ‘‘(B) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this that has jurisdiction over Indian country (3) businesses involved in the sale of hemp- paragraph: that allows the cultivation, production, derived CBD products are particularly af- ‘‘(i) CANNABIS.—The term ‘cannabis’ has manufacture, sale, transportation, display, fected, due to confusion about the legal sta- the meaning given the term ‘marihuana’ in dispensing, distribution, or purchase of can- tus of such products. section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act nabis. The study shall examine reports on (b) FEDERAL BANKING REGULATORS’ HEMP (21 U.S.C. 802). suspicious transactions as follows: BANKING GUIDANCE.—Not later than the end ‘‘(ii) CANNABIS-RELATED LEGITIMATE BUSI- (1) During the period of 2014 until the date of the 90-day period beginning on the date of NESS.—The term ‘cannabis-related legiti- of the enactment of this Act, reports relat- enactment of this Act, the Federal banking mate business’ has the meaning given that ing to marijuana-related businesses. regulators shall update their existing guid- term in section 14 of the SAFE Banking Act (2) During the 1-year period after date of ance, as applicable, regarding the provision of 2021. the enactment of this Act, reports relating of financial services to hemp-related legiti- ‘‘(iii) INDIAN COUNTRY.—The term ‘Indian to cannabis-related legitimate businesses. mate businesses and hemp-related service country’ has the meaning given that term in SEC. 11. APPLICATION OF THIS ACT WITH RE- providers to address— section 1151 of title 18. SPECT TO HEMP-RELATED LEGITI- (1) compliance with financial institutions’ ‘‘(iv) INDIAN TRIBE.—The term ‘Indian MATE BUSINESSES AND HEMP-RE- existing obligations under Federal laws and Tribe’ has the meaning given that term in LATED SERVICE PROVIDERS. implementing regulations determined rel- section 102 of the Federally Recognized In- (a) IN GENERAL.—The provisions of this Act evant by the Federal banking regulators, in- dian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 479a). (other than sections 6 and 10) shall apply cluding subchapter II of chapter 53 of title 31, ‘‘(v) FINANCIAL SERVICE.—The term ‘finan- with respect to hemp-related legitimate United States Code, and its implementing cial service’ has the meaning given that businesses and hemp-related service pro- regulation in conformity with this Act and term in section 14 of the SAFE Banking Act viders in the same manner as such provisions the Department of Agriculture’s rules regu- of 2021. apply with respect to cannabis-related legiti- lating domestic hemp production (7 C.F.R. ‘‘(vi) SERVICE PROVIDER.—The term ‘service mate businesses and service providers. 990); and provider’ has the meaning given that term in (b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: (2) best practices for financial institutions section 14 of the SAFE Banking Act of 2021. (1) CBD.—The term ‘‘CBD’’ means to follow when providing financial services, ‘‘(vii) STATE.—The term ‘State’ means cannabidiol. including processing payments, to hemp-re- each of the several States, the District of Co- (2) HEMP.—The term ‘‘hemp’’ has the lated legitimate businesses and hemp-related lumbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, meaning given that term under section 297A service providers.

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(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: (A) NOTICE PROHIBITED IN CASES OF NA- (B) a Federal credit union as defined in (1) FINANCIAL INSTITUTION.—The term ‘‘fi- TIONAL SECURITY.—If an appropriate Federal section 101 of the Federal Credit Union Act nancial institution’’— banking agency requests or orders a deposi- (12 U.S.C. 1752); or (A) has the meaning given that term under tory institution to terminate a specific cus- (C) a State credit union as defined in sec- section 5312(a) of title 31, United States tomer account or a group of customer ac- tion 101 of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 Code; and counts based on a belief that the customer or U.S.C. 1752). (B) includes a bank holding company, as customers pose a threat to national security, (6) FEDERAL BANKING REGULATOR.—The defined under section 2(a) of the Bank Hold- or are otherwise described under subsection term ‘‘Federal banking regulator’’ means ing Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841(a)). (a)(2), neither the depository institution nor each of the Board of Governors of the Fed- (2) HEMP TERMS.—The terms ‘‘CBD’’, the appropriate Federal banking agency may eral Reserve System, the Bureau of Con- ‘‘hemp’’, ‘‘hemp-related legitimate busi- inform the customer or customers of the jus- sumer Financial Protection, the Federal De- ness’’, and ‘‘hemp-related service provider’’ tification for the customer’s account termi- posit Insurance Corporation, the Federal have the meaning given those terms, respec- nation. Housing Finance Agency, the Financial tively, under section 11. (B) NOTICE PROHIBITED IN OTHER CASES.—If Crimes Enforcement Network, the Office of Foreign Asset Control, the Office of the SEC. 13. REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPOSIT ACCOUNT an appropriate Federal banking agency de- TERMINATION REQUESTS AND OR- termines that the notice required under Comptroller of the Currency, the National DERS. paragraph (1) may interfere with an author- Credit Union Administration, the Depart- (a) TERMINATION REQUESTS OR ORDERS ized criminal investigation, neither the de- ment of the Treasury, or any Federal agency MUST BE VALID.— pository institution nor the appropriate Fed- or department that regulates banking or fi- (1) IN GENERAL.—An appropriate Federal eral banking agency may inform the specific nancial services, as determined by the Sec- banking agency may not formally or infor- customer or group of customers of the jus- retary of the Treasury. mally request or order a depository institu- tification for the customer’s account termi- (7) FINANCIAL SERVICE.—The term ‘‘finan- tion to terminate a specific customer ac- nation. cial service’’— count or group of customer accounts or to (d) REPORTING REQUIREMENT.—Each appro- (A) means a financial product or service, as otherwise restrict or discourage a depository priate Federal banking agency shall issue an defined in section 1002 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protec- institution from entering into or maintain- annual report to the Congress stating— tion Act (12 U.S.C. 5481), regardless if the ing a banking relationship with a specific (1) the aggregate number of specific cus- customer receiving the product or service is customer or group of customers unless— tomer accounts that the agency requested or a consumer or commercial entity; (A) the agency has a valid reason for such ordered a depository institution to termi- (B) means a financial product or service, or request or order; and nate during the previous year; and any combination of products and services, (B) such reason is not based solely on rep- (2) the legal authority on which the agency permitted to be provided by— utation risk. relied in making such requests and orders (i) a national bank or a financial sub- (2) TREATMENT OF NATIONAL SECURITY and the frequency on which the agency relied sidiary pursuant to the authority provided THREATS.—If an appropriate Federal banking on each such authority. under— agency believes a specific customer or group (e) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sec- tion: (I) the provision designated ‘‘Seventh’’ of of customers is, or is acting as a conduit for, section 5136 of the Revised Statutes of the (1) APPROPRIATE FEDERAL BANKING AGEN- an entity which— United States (12 U.S.C. 24); or CY.—The term ‘‘appropriate Federal banking (A) poses a threat to national security; (II) section 5136A of the Revised Statutes agency’’ means— (B) is involved in terrorist financing; of the United States (12 U.S.C. 24a); and (A) the appropriate Federal banking agen- (C) is an agency of the Government of Iran, (ii) a Federal credit union, pursuant to the cy, as defined under section 3 of the Federal North Korea, Syria, or any country listed authority provided under the Federal Credit Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813); and from time to time on the State Sponsors of Union Act; (B) the National Credit Union Administra- Terrorism list; (C) includes the business of insurance; tion, in the case of an insured credit union. (D) is located in, or is subject to the juris- (D) includes, whether performed directly or (2) DEPOSITORY INSTITUTION.—The term diction of, any country specified in subpara- indirectly, the authorizing, processing, graph (C); or ‘‘depository institution’’ means— clearing, settling, billing, transferring for (E) does business with any entity described (A) a depository institution, as defined deposit, transmitting, delivering, instructing in subparagraph (C) or (D), unless the appro- under section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insur- to be delivered, reconciling, collecting, or priate Federal banking agency determines ance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813); and otherwise effectuating or facilitating of pay- that the customer or group of customers has (B) an insured credit union. ments or funds, where such payments or used due diligence to avoid doing business SEC. 14. DEFINITIONS. funds are made or transferred by any means, with any entity described in subparagraph In this Act: including by the use of credit cards, debit (C) or (D), (1) BUSINESS OF INSURANCE.—The term cards, other payment cards, or other access such belief shall satisfy the requirement ‘‘business of insurance’’ has the meaning devices, accounts, original or substitute under paragraph (1). given such term in section 1002 of the Dodd- checks, or electronic funds transfers; (b) NOTICE REQUIREMENT.— Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer (E) includes acting as a money transmit- (1) IN GENERAL.—If an appropriate Federal Protection Act (12 U.S.C. 5481). ting business which directly or indirectly banking agency formally or informally re- (2) CANNABIS.—The term ‘‘cannabis’’ has makes use of a depository institution in con- quests or orders a depository institution to the meaning given the term ‘‘marihuana’’ in nection with effectuating or facilitating a terminate a specific customer account or a section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act payment for a cannabis-related legitimate group of customer accounts, the agency (21 U.S.C. 802). business or service provider in compliance shall— (3) CANNABIS PRODUCT.—The term ‘‘can- with section 5330 of title 31, United States (A) provide such request or order to the in- nabis product’’ means any article which con- Code, and any applicable State law; and stitution in writing; and tains cannabis, including an article which is (F) includes acting as an armored car serv- (B) accompany such request or order with a concentrate, an edible, a tincture, a can- ice for processing and depositing with a de- a written justification for why such termi- nabis-infused product, or a topical. pository institution or a Federal reserve nation is needed, including any specific laws (4) CANNABIS-RELATED LEGITIMATE BUSI- bank with respect to any monetary instru- or regulations the agency believes are being NESS.—The term ‘‘cannabis-related legiti- ments (as defined under section 1956(c)(5) of violated by the customer or group of cus- mate business’’ means a manufacturer, pro- title 18, United States Code. tomers, if any. ducer, or any person or company that— (8) INDIAN COUNTRY.—The term ‘‘Indian (2) JUSTIFICATION REQUIREMENT.—A jus- (A) engages in any activity described in country’’ has the meaning given that term in tification described under paragraph (1)(B) subparagraph (B) pursuant to a law estab- section 1151 of title 18. may not be based solely on the reputation lished by a State or a political subdivision of (9) INDIAN TRIBE.—The term ‘‘Indian Tribe’’ risk to the depository institution. a State, as determined by such State or po- has the meaning given that term in section (c) CUSTOMER NOTICE.— litical subdivision; and 102 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe (1) NOTICE REQUIRED.—Except as provided (B) participates in any business or orga- List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 479a). under paragraph (2) or as otherwise prohib- nized activity that involves handling can- (10) INSURER.—The term ‘‘insurer’’ has the ited from being disclosed by law, if an appro- nabis or cannabis products, including culti- meaning given that term under section 313(r) priate Federal banking agency orders a de- vating, producing, manufacturing, selling, of title 31, United States Code. pository institution to terminate a specific transporting, displaying, dispensing, distrib- (11) MANUFACTURER.—The term ‘‘manufac- customer account or a group of customer ac- uting, or purchasing cannabis or cannabis turer’’ means a person who manufactures, counts, the depository institution shall in- products. compounds, converts, processes, prepares, or form the specific customer or group of cus- (5) DEPOSITORY INSTITUTION.—The term packages cannabis or cannabis products. tomers of the justification for the customer’s ‘‘depository institution’’ means— (12) PRODUCER.—The term ‘‘producer’’ account termination described under sub- (A) a depository institution as defined in means a person who plants, cultivates, har- section (b). section 3(c) of the Federal Deposit Insurance vests, or in any way facilitates the natural (2) NOTICE PROHIBITED.— Act (12 U.S.C. 1813(c)); growth of cannabis.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:40 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19AP7.017 H19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H1918 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 19, 2021 (13) SERVICE PROVIDER.—The term ‘‘service Most importantly, this will reduce and only Congress can take these steps provider’’— the risk of violent crime in our com- to provide this certainty for busi- (A) means a business, organization, or munities. These businesses and their nesses, employees, and financial insti- other person that— employees become targets for crime, tutions across the country. (i) sells goods or services to a cannabis-re- lated legitimate business; or robbery, assault, and more by dealing Mr. Speaker, I thank Representatives (ii) provides any business services, includ- in all cash, and this puts the employees VELA´ ZQUEZ, STIVERS, DAVIDSON, JOYCE, ing the sale or lease of real or any other and the store owners at risk. CORREA, and BLUMENAUER for their property, legal or other licensed services, or Over the last year in Oregon alone, a partnership on this bill and their com- any other ancillary service, relating to can- string of more than 100 robberies and mitment to making our communities nabis; and burglaries at cannabis businesses cul- safer. I also thank Representatives (B) does not include a business, organiza- minated in a murder when Michael Ar- LUETKEMEYER, BARR, and PORTER for tion, or other person that participates in any thur, a dispensary employee, was shot their contributions to the text of this business or organized activity that involves handling cannabis or cannabis products, in- to death during a robbery. bill and their support. Finally, I thank cluding cultivating, producing, manufac- Just last week in Colorado, an inno- Chairwoman MAXINE WATERS for her turing, selling, transporting, displaying, dis- cent bystander was shot during an at- support over the years and for con- pensing, distributing, or purchasing cannabis tempted break-in at a medical can- tinuing to make this a priority. or cannabis products. nabis business. And in Colorado, we are Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to (14) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means each always reminded of Travis Mason, the join me in voting ‘‘yes’’ on the SAFE of the several States, the District of Colum- young father and Marine Corps vet, Banking Act, and I reserve the balance bia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and who was murdered while working as a of my time. any territory or possession of the United security guard for a cannabis business. Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I yield States. We must do better for these employ- myself such time as I may consume. SEC. 15. DISCRETIONARY SURPLUS FUNDS. ees, their families, and all our commu- Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to Section 7(a)(3)(A) of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 289(a)(3)(A)) is amended by re- nities. H.R. 1996. ducing the dollar figure by $6,000,000. The SAFE Banking Act will create a I want to begin by commending my safe harbor for financial institutions colleague from Colorado, Mr. PERL- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- and their employees who choose to do MUTTER, for the way that he has ap- ant to the rule, the gentleman from business with a cannabis company. proached this legislation. He is incor- Colorado (Mr. PERLMUTTER) and the Section 3 of the bill is particularly im- porating a lot of ideas from Members gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. portant to not only cannabis busi- all across this Chamber and from MCHENRY) each will control 20 min- nesses, but everyone who might do across the country. He has doggedly utes. business with a cannabis-related com- pursued this legislation for many The Chair recognizes the gentleman pany. This section would protect ancil- years, and I want to commend him for from Colorado. lary businesses, like real estate own- that. GENERAL LEAVE ers, accountants, electricians, and ven- I also want to thank my colleagues, Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I dors, by clarifying the proceeds from Mr. STIVERS and Mr. JOYCE of Ohio, for ask unanimous consent that all Mem- legitimate cannabis businesses are not the way they have approached this bill. bers may have 5 legislative days in unlawful under Federal laws. This pro- I think this is a testament to construc- which to revise and extend their re- ceeds section is the key provision al- tive criticism of a bill and it becoming marks and include extraneous mate- lowing all cannabis-related businesses better as a result of it. rials on H.R. 1996. and their service providers and land- Let me say, regardless of your posi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there lords to access the banking system tion on this bill, I do think the fact re- objection to the request of the gen- without fear of reprisal. mains that cannabis is a prohibited tleman from Colorado? This bill now has 177 bipartisan co- substance under schedule I of the Con- There was no objection. sponsors, and one-third of the Senate is trolled Substances Act. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I cosponsoring the companion bill from Let me further state that, by enact- yield myself such time as I may con- Senators MERKLEY and DAINES. ing this legislation, we are effectively sume. Last Congress, the SAFE Banking kneecapping law enforcement in legal- Mr. Speaker, I am proud we are here Act passed the House 321–103, with the izing money laundering. These are con- today to pass this bill about public support of 91 Republicans. The broad cerns that I have, that still remain. safety, accountability, and respecting base of support for this legislation gen- By effectively legalizing money laun- States’ rights. Forty-seven States, four erated a diverse group of cosponsors dering, we are inserting a new level of U.S. territories, and the District of Co- and endorsing organizations from risk in our financial system. We are lumbia have spoken and legalized some banking, credit union, and insurance preventing our legal entities from form of recreational or medical can- trade associations to labor unions, can- doing their jobs. We are encouraging nabis, including CBD products. 318 mil- nabis businesses and advocates, and bad actors and placing our financial in- lion people live in those 47 States. That State government leaders. stitutions at risk. is 97.7 percent of the population of There are, obviously, many more Rather than dealing with the issues America. marijuana issues we need to address of cannabis and the question of its Fed- However, because cannabis remains working together, including additional eral legalization, we are dealing with a illegal under Federal law, the Con- research, tax issues, and criminal jus- component of the challenge, which is trolled Substance Act, businesses in tice reforms. Passing this bill will show the banking of it, and it is a challenge. these States are forced to deal in cash; that Congress can work together in a I think we are adding a new risk to our and the businesses, their employees, bipartisan way to address outdated banking system and our anti-money and ancillary businesses can’t access marijuana laws. I hope this bill is an laundering reforms that we passed just the banking system. icebreaker for the House to take up in January of this year. That seems The fact is that the people in States other reforms and finally remove the counterintuitive to me. and localities across the country are conflict between State and Federal For years, Congress has worked to re- voting to approve some level of can- laws. form our anti-money laundering laws. nabis use, and we need these cannabis In summary, even if you are opposed Now, in one fell swoop, we are undoing businesses and employees to have ac- to the legalization of cannabis, you a lot of that hard work and we are cess to checking accounts, payroll ac- should support this bill. American vot- going to make it easier for money counts, lines of credit, credit cards, and ers have spoken and continue to speak, launderers. more. This will improve transparency and the fact is that you can’t put the If you want to help the system, if you and accountability and help law en- genie back in the bottle. Prohibition is want to give financial institutions the forcement root out illegal transactions over. The SAFE Banking Act is focused certainty and security they want and to prevent tax evasion, money laun- solely on taking cash off the streets need to do the job with the cannabis in- dering, and other white-collar crime. and making our communities safer, dustry, where it is legalized in these

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Sincerely, one of the biggest changes to U.S. drug The hearing at the Committee on Finan- PATRICK MCHENRY policy, yet it was done with little de- cial Services on February 13, 2019, made clear Ranking Member. bate this Congress. There has been a that we need to better comprehend and ad- BLAINE LUETKEMEYER, lot of debate overall in this Congress, dress the supervisory and regulatory issues Ranking Member. far more than the Senate has even had, that would result from enactment of H.R. Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, this let- on the question of cannabis. 1595. Many outstanding questions remain, ter raises a number of concerns, includ- This bill, which is really the first which include but are not limited to the fol- ing: step in legalizing cannabis at the Fed- lowing: What changes to our banking laws 1. What changes to our banking laws are are necessary to implement the SAFE eral level, was reported out of the Fi- necessary to implement the SAFE Banking nancial Services Committee last Con- Banking Act, a number of questions Act or other legislation creating a safe har- that I have; gress, and it is a committee that really bor for cannabis-related businesses? What agencies are going to be nec- has no jurisdiction over the Controlled 2. How would individual agencies enforce Substances Act. We only had one hear- Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) requirements fol- essary for this working group to actu- ing featuring one panel of witnesses. lowing enactment of the SAFE Banking Act? ally ensure that the letter of this law We haven’t had a hearing this Congress What changes would be required of BSA re- is adhered to by the executive branch, to discuss changes over the last 2 quirements? that they actually follow it as the years, let alone a markup to discuss 3. How would individual agencies enforce writer of the legislation intends; anti-money laundering (AML) regulations any changes that might strengthen or How the executive branch will inter- following enactment of the SAFE Banking impact the bill. pret the ‘‘know your customer’’ rules Act? Would AML reforms be necessary? enacted in the SAFE Banking Act, For example, late last year, Congress 4. How would individual agencies enforce passed a sweeping bipartisan anti- compared to what we enacted just 2 Know Your Customer (KYC) rules following months ago, 3 months ago; money laundering piece of legislation. enactment of the SAFE Banking Act? What How we would deal with suspicious These reforms include prohibitions on changes would be required of KYC rules? activity reporting requirements under the concealment of sources of assets in 5. How would individual agencies enforce the new guidelines of the SAFE Bank- monetary transactions; a prohibition, I Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filing re- ing Act, compared to what we enacted will add, that comes with a steep pen- quirements and guidelines following passage at the end of last year; alty of up to 10 years in prison and up of the SAFE Banking Act? What changes would be required of SAR filing requirements How we deal with currency trans- to $1 million in fines. and guidelines to ensure illicit financial ac- action reports under this law, com- If we were doing our due diligence, tivities were not being financed? pared to what we just passed; and we would have done a deeper discussion 6. How would individual agencies enforce What are the implications on on how these new AML Act changes Currency Transaction Report (CTR) filing re- nonbank financial firms as well, such would impact banks working with can- quirements and guidelines following enact- as insurers and investment companies. ment of the SAFE Banking Act? What nabis industries as clients instead of Mr. Speaker, I think the author of me raising this issue at the eleventh changes would be required of CTR filing re- quirements and guidelines? the bill intends for insurers and invest- hour on the floor, which is what I have ment companies and banks to have the got to resort to. 7. In what ways are agencies working with state counterparts, including state banking same qualifications when they are han- In addition to this concern, I believe and securities supervisors, under the existing dling money that has touched the can- I have voiced many other concerns, in- regime? How would those cooperative rela- nabis industry. I think that is the in- cluding our need to better comprehend tionships change with enactment of H.R. tent. and address the supervisory and regu- 1595? latory issues that would result from 8. Would H.R. 1595 require conforming b 1630 enactment of H.R. 1996. changes to any of the statues, rules, and re- Mr. Speaker, I think we need to un- Mr. Speaker, I include in the RECORD quirements previously listed to ensure there derstand whether or not the adminis- are no unintended consequences, such as car- a letter from Ranking Member LUETKE- tration would follow that intent that tels and other bad actors gaining access to MEYER of the Subcommittee on Con- our financial system? the author has stated clearly in de- sumer Protection and Financial Insti- 9. Would the safe harbor require any bates here on the House floor last Con- tutions and myself as ranking member changes to the rules or processes governing gress and this Congress and, further- of the full Committee on Financial federal deposit insurance systems? more, whether or not Federal, State, Services. 10. What are the implications of H.R. 1595 and local law enforcement will have a HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, on nonbank financial firms, including insur- similar interpretation that the writer COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES, ers and investment companies? of this bill says is his intent, that Fed- Washington, DC, March 21, 2019. 11. What are the implications of H.R. 1595 eral law enforcement should hear the Hon. MAXINE WATERS, on third parties, including payment proc- Chairwoman, Committee on Financial Services, voice of Congress and hear this step to essors? Washington, DC. legalization which is part of this bill. 12, What are the implications of H.R. 1595 Hon. GREGORY W. MEEKS, I do not think it is the author of the on individual and institutional investors of Chairman, Subcommittee on Consumer Protec- bill’s idea to get into sort of the broad- tion and Financial Institutions, Wash- cannibis-related businesses? 13. What are the implications of H.R. 1595 er conversation about legalization at ington, DC. the State level and what we should do DEAR CHAIRWOMAN WATERS AND CHAIRMAN on federal, state, and local law enforcement, at the Federal level in this bill. How- MEEKS: We write today to seek your agree- including the Department of Justice and the ment to delay consideration of H.R. 1595, the Drug Enforcement Agency? ever, that is a part of it. SAFE Act, currently scheduled to be marked 14. How are the proceeds from state li- In March of 2019, the National Sher- up on March 26, 2019, until the Committee censed growers and distributers taxed under iffs’ Association voiced concern with has a better understanding of the full range federal law? Relatedly, what conforming this bill, saying that it could easily be of consequences that enacting such legisla- changes to our tax code are necessary? exploited. They echoed my concerns tion may trigger. As you know, marijuana is 15. What are the implications of H.R. 1595 that ‘‘allowing banking access for a a schedule I controlled substance as defined on other products and services offered by fi- Schedule 1 drug gives money laun- in 21 U.S.C. § 802. The impact that many nancial institutions, including but not lim- dering access to international drug car- state laws, which have legalized marijuana, ited to mortgage products, deposit advance have on the federal laws governing the man- products or general commercial lending? tels, which are already using the cover ufacturing, use, and sale of marijuana, in- As Members of Congress, and the Com- of legalization.’’ cluding proceeds, raise many questions and mittee of primary jurisdiction, we owe it to Mr. Speaker, I include that letter in concerns. Any change to these statutes, or our constituents and to the public to fully the RECORD.

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NATIONAL SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION, enced growers to the United States to tend and receive funds from China that fly under March 19, 2019. them, federal and local officials say. that nation’s $50,000 foreign spending limit. Hon. MAXINE WATERS, The suspects are targeting states that have They then purchase homes with the help of Chairwoman, House of Representatives, Com- already legalized marijuana ‘‘in an attempt cash lenders instead of traditional mortgage mittee on Financial Services, Washington, to shroud their operations in our legal envi- firms. DC. ronment here and then take the marijuana Last fall, a scenario fitting that pattern Hon. PATRICK MCHENRY, outside of the state,’’ said Mike Hartman, unfolded in Grays Harbor County, Wash- Ranking Member, House of Representatives, executive director of the Colorado Depart- ington, southwest of Seattle, as a drug task Committee on Financial Services, Wash- ment of Revenue, which regulates and li- force busted an alleged cultivation ring fund- ington, DC. censes the cannabis industry. Authorities ed by organized crime in China. DEAR CHAIRWOMAN WATERS AND RANKING say they’ve seen an increase in these ‘‘home More than 40 suspects were arrested and MEMBER MCHENRY: On behalf of the National grows’’ since the launch of recreational pot $80 million worth of cannabis was seized, the Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) and more than sales in Colorado. Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Office said. 3,080 sheriffs nationwide, I write to express While California and Washington have ‘‘The majority of these homes were pur- our deep concern and opposition to H.R. 1595, mainly seen organized criminals from China chased with cash, and information was devel- The SAFE Banking Act. This bill creates buying homes and converting them into oped that these purchases were conducted by protections for depository institutions that grow houses, Colorado has largely been grap- Chinese nationals involved in organized provide financial services to cannabis-re- pling with Cuban and Mexican-led cartels, crime,’’ according to a statement from the lated businesses and service providers for said Sheriff Bill Elder of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. such businesses. Sheriffs Office in Colorado. And just this month, search warrants were H.R. 1595 will increase the legalization of ‘‘They have found that it’s easier to grow served at 19 locations in the Puget Sound marijuana across the Nation, which we un- and process marijuana in Colorado, ship it area of Washington state, a federal official derstand is an intended consequence of this throughout the United States, than it is to who did not want her name used said. The bill. Furthermore, allowing banking access bring it from Mexico or Cuba,’’ Elder said. ring was allegedly run by three Chinese na- for a Schedule 1 drug gives money laundering A ‘MASSIVE’ MARIJUANA NETWORK tionals who produced thousands of pounds of access to international drug cartels, which In El Paso County, NBC News witnessed cannabis destined for greater New York, the are already using the cover of legalization. firsthand the damage a commercial-scale U.S. attorney’s office in Seattle alleges. This will inevitably open the door to other cannabis grow can do to a home otherwise The suspects, who face drug conspiracy criminal activity! built for an average American family. Grow- charges, purchased homes with the help of NSA is concerned with the welfare and ers pose as legitimate renters, and by the multiple wire transfers from China that in- safety of citizens and works to preserve their time authorities disrupt their operation, cluded dollar figures—$2,000 to $5,900—they rights to live and work in communities homes have been gutted and trashed. believed would fly under the radar, according where drug abuse is not accepted and they ‘‘We’ve fallen through floors,’’ U.S. Drug to a federal complaint. are not subjected to the adverse effects of Enforcement Agency Special Agent Randy Ultimately it was the houses’ exorbitant drug abuse. The dangers of illegal drugs, in- Ladd said. ‘‘The electrical damage, they electricity use—up to 38,477 kilowatt hours cluding marijuana, and the threat to public draw so much current that you’ll see, in in one day versus the American average of safety caused by their use in terms of high- some places, the wires are fused inside of the just 30—that made them targets of a federal way safety, criminal activity, and domestic electrical box. And—a lot of people—they investigation, according to the filing. violence are well-documented. don’t wanna pay the high electric bills. So Even a single grow house can contain a NSA believes that any legislation regard- what they do is they take jackhammers and large marijuana operation. In April, police in ing national legalization must engage the pickaxes and they cut through the founda- Pomona, California, an exurb in Los Angeles nation’s law enforcement agencies in order tion of the house, so that they could steal County, announced they discovered a 23- to have a comprehensive discussion regard- the power.’’ room grow house allegedly run by Chinese ing the potential implications this bill could One of the biggest busts so far came last nationals. Fifty-five-hundred marijuana have on our communities. We urge The June, when the Colorado attorney general’s products, including 2,900 plants and nearly 21 House of Representatives to defeat this dan- office announced that ‘‘a massive illegal pounds of cannabis, were seized, police said. gerous bill. interstate marijuana distribution and cul- ‘‘The grow operation used advanced sys- Sincerely, tivation network stretching from Colorado tems of lighting, air conditioning, fans, ex- JONATHAN F. THOMPSON, to Texas’’ had been dismantled. It was alleg- haust blowers and air-filtering systems to Executive Director and CEO. edly Chinese-connected, Ladd said. control the climate inside the buildings and Mr. MCHENRY. Furthermore, we see Authorities said the network was respon- the odor of marijuana,’’ according to a Po- cannabis-legal States like California, sible for securities fraud, millions of dollars mona police statement. Pomona police spokeswoman Aly Mejia Washington, and Colorado, as the sub- of laundered cash, 2,600 ‘‘illegally cul- tivated’’ marijuana plants and 4,000 pounds said a gun and $6,900 in cash were also found. ject of recent news reports that cartels The DEA’s Rettig, speaking from her base have found that it is easier to grow and of harvested cannabis, according to the Colo- rado attorney general’s statement. in San Francisco, said the Chinese oper- process marijuana in legal States like The operation took place in 18 warehouses ations are ‘‘illegal under state law.’’ In Cali- Colorado and ship it throughout the and storage units and 33 homes, mostly in fornia, marijuana growers, producers and re- United States than it is to bring it the Denver area, authorities said. ‘‘These tailers need state and local licenses. Cities from Mexico or Cuba. I include that ar- seizures are believed to only scratch the sur- can opt out and ban such businesses alto- gether. ticle in the RECORD, Mr. Speaker. face,’’ the office said. Ladd alleged that some Chinese crews Rettig said even with the Golden State’s [From Global Power, May 29, 2018] cover immigrants’ costs of traveling to sky-high housing market—the median price FOREIGN CARTELS EMBRACE HOME-GROWN America in exchange for work in the grow of a home is $535,100, according listings site MARIJUANA IN POT-LEGAL STATES houses. ‘‘It’s like indentured servitude,’’ he Zillow—overseas criminals know that ‘‘mari- (By Dennis Romero, Gabe Gutierrez, Andrew said. ‘‘It is a form of human trafficking.’’ juana can fetch three times as much out of Blankstein and Robert Powell) The workers often fly from China to Bel- state.’’ gium, and from Belgium to Mexico, before ‘‘There’s a great profit motive in it,’’ the LOS ANGELES.—General Jeff Sessions DEA’s Ladd said. ‘‘In Colorado, marijuana le- called it ‘‘one of the largest residential for- making asylum claims at the border and then disappearing by the time they’re sched- galization has magnified the black market. feiture actions in American history.’’ The standard price per pound here is $2,000, In early April, local and federal authorities uled to tell their stories in court, Ladd said. Often when grow houses are raided, immigra- but they can get $3,500 to $4,500 by shipping descended upon 74 marijuana grow houses in it back East. The profits are great there.’’ the Sacramento area they say were under- tion fugitives are discovered, he said. Mr. MCHENRY. Furthermore, be- written by Chinese organized crime. They The grow homes are usually purchased by filed court paperwork to seize the properties, shell property management companies, Ladd cause of this patchwork at the State worth millions of dollars. said. ‘‘These growers can hide in plain level, I think you are seeing additional Federal officials allege that legal rec- sight,’’ he said. concerns at the southern border right reational marijuana states like California, HOW FOREIGN CARTELS OPERATE IN THE U.S. now, and I will include for the RECORD Colorado and Washington, where enforce- The Sacramento-area raids, which also a letter that the former Border Patrol ment of growing regulations is hit-or-miss, struck Calaveras, Placer, San Joaquin, El chief submitted that in February alone have been providing cover for transnational Dorado, Yuba and Amador counties, shed there was nearly $14 million a day of criminal organizations willing to invest big some light on how many of the foreign rings marijuana caught at the southern bor- money to buy or rent property to achieve operate. even bigger returns. Northern California-based DEA Special der. Chinese, Cuban and Mexican drug rings Agent Casey Rettig said suspects send cash Despite these many issues I still have have purchased or rented hundreds of homes to the United States in $9,999 increments, with the SAFE Banking Act, I do ap- and use human trafficking to bring inexperi- just below the mandated reporting threshold, preciate the work that my colleagues

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:40 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19AP7.024 H19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE April 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1921 have put into this legislative effort, and senior member of the Financial Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, the SAFE but considering that the larger issue of Services Committee, I am proud to Banking Act can be summarized in cannabis legalization has not yet been stand by it since its first introduction. three basic points. First of all, this debated here on the House floor, I I thank Mr. PERLMUTTER for his lead- measure does not legalize anything at think it is premature for the Financial ership. Let’s pass this legislation once the State level. Today, 47 States, four Services Committee to do the full work and for all. U.S. territories, and D.C., representing of this Congress on the question of can- Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 98 percent of the U.S. population, have nabis legalization at the Federal level. minutes to the gentleman from Ohio legalized cannabis in one form or an- I think that would be better left to the (Mr. STIVERS), the subcommittee chair other. Judiciary Committee, with a wider de- on Housing, Community Development, Second, this is essentially a States’ bate here on the House floor, and I and Insurance. rights issue. This measure essentially Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I want to would encourage that wider debate. says that when a State legalizes can- Notwithstanding that, I would like to thank Congressman PERLMUTTER for nabis, the Federal Government will re- his hard work on this. I am an unlikely thank my colleagues for the hard work spect that decision when it comes to person to support this bill because I am that they have put into this legisla- banking. opposed to recreational marijuana, but tion. Even if I have concerns, I know Finally, this measure is essentially I came to this because a company that that there is more than sufficient sup- about helping our local police officers is just outside my district that sells back home do their job safely and ef- port to pass this under the suspension nutrients now finds themselves in the fectively. We already give our local po- calendar, and that would not happen situation where 25 percent of their lice officers the impossible job of tak- were it not for the good legislative profits come from selling to legal mari- work of my colleague and friend from juana businesses, and they are being ing care of the homeless and the men- Colorado (Mr. PERLMUTTER). threatened, a Fortune 500 company, tally ill, and now we are asking our po- I do believe that my colleague was with losing their bank accounts. lice officers to protect the legalized quite intentional about the date that We can’t let that happen. We have cannabis industry, a cash business, he wanted to actually have the vote got to make sure that we stand up for from those criminals that would prey here on the House floor. With that, for safety and stand up for common sense. upon them. This just doesn’t make those of you who don’t know, tomorrow That is what this bill does. sense. is 4/20/21, 4/20 being the operative date. Three points about this bill. Number Today, because of Federal law, the Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of one, it encourages safety because cannabis industry can only operate on my time. money that is in a bank account can be a cash basis. They pay their Federal, Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I frozen and can be tracked. State, and local taxes with cash. Let thank the gentleman from North Caro- By the way, this bill also increases me repeat. Today, the cannabis indus- lina for his many compliments. I would suspicious activity reports, so this idea try pays their Federal taxes with cash. just remind him, we are the Financial about money laundering doesn’t work They pay their employees with cash. Services Committee. We have a certain because there are suspicious activity They pay their rent with cash, and amount of jurisdiction that deals with reports that are expanded under the they pay their bills with cash. This is financial institutions and financial bill, and you can freeze and track the no way to keep our streets safe. services, and that is what this bill is money, which is really important. That Let’s help our local police officers focused on, dealing with so much cash is why a lot of folks in law enforcement keep our communities safe. Let’s get generated by this industry, whether we like this bill. the cash out of the cannabis industry, do anything or not, and to try to ad- The final thing is, this bill includes and let’s pass H.R. 1996. vance public safety in the process. provisions to stop Operation Choke Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the Point that Republicans couldn’t even minutes to the gentleman from Ken- gentlewoman from New York (Ms. get passed when we had the presidency, tucky (Mr. BARR), the ranking member VELA´ ZQUEZ), the chair of the Small the Senate, and the House, and we got of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Business Committee, who had a lot to that negotiated into this bill. It helps Investigations of the House Financial do with writing the Small Business in a big way to make sure that there’s Services Committee. piece of this. not an Operation Choke Point in the Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I am future, so nobody can choke off legal port of the SAFE Banking Act. a proud original cosponsor of H.R. 1996, businesses from their bank accounts Kentuckians have a deep interest in the SAFE Banking Act, and I rise in and from access to the payments sys- the production, cultivation, and sale of strong support. tem. That is a big deal. I want to thank nonintoxicating industrial hemp and I would also like to take this oppor- Congressman PERLMUTTER for allowing hemp-derived products, including CBD. tunity to recognize the gentleman from that. In fact, Kentucky boasts a proud herit- Finally, before my time is up, I want Colorado (Mr. PERLMUTTER) for his ex- age and agricultural tradition in indus- traordinary leadership on this legisla- to acknowledge Congressman WARREN trial hemp. Henry Clay, the great DAVIDSON, who isn’t going to be able to tion. Speaker of the House who once rep- When the pandemic first hit and fly in in time for this. Congressman resented the district that I now rep- DAVIDSON has been working on this bill stay-at-home orders went into place, resent, was, in fact, an industrial hemp with me for almost 2 years with Con- many small cannabis businesses were farmer. gressman PERLMUTTER. WARREN DAVID- deemed essential. Yet, just as States More recently, the Commonwealth SON has done an amazing job. I just recognized these businesses as critical, has seen a revival in the industrial want to acknowledge his hard work, all hemp industry, resulting in much Federal law still fails to provide them his efforts. We wouldn’t be here today the same access to key financial serv- growth and job creation in this area. but for Congressman WARREN DAVID- ices, like banking and insurance. Much of the growth of the industry oc- SON. H.R. 1996, the SAFE Banking Act, I urge my colleagues to support H.R. curred as a result of the Industrial will address this problem, enabling 1996. Hemp Research Pilot Program estab- them to grow and hire more workers. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I lished under the 2014 farm bill and the Failing to allow cannabis businesses to would also like to thank Mr. STIVERS 2018 farm bill, which took it a step fur- utilize financial products and services for working with me so much over the ther and fully legalized industrial not only creates artificial barriers for last few years on this. I am going to hemp. these small businesses, it is also an miss him as he chooses to take another Despite these positive steps forward, issue of public safety, as these high- path in the near future. I just want to hemp businesses still have trouble ac- volume cash businesses are frequently say on the floor, that he is a real credit cessing certain financial services. Just the target of robberies and break-ins. to this institution. today I spoke with a CBD retailer in That is why the SAFE Banking Act Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the my district who confirmed that while is so important and why, as chair of gentleman from California (Mr. the situation has improved somewhat the House Small Business Committee CORREA). over the last few years, access to card

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It It impacts so many legitimate busi- I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman would also direct our Federal financial nesses, real estate, insurance, attor- from Ohio (Mr. JOYCE), my colleague regulators to update best practices for neys, accountants, who get caught up. and good friend. serving hemp and CBD businesses. We already heard reference to what Mr. JOYCE of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I Since we last debated this bill, condi- happened to Mr. STIVERS’ constituent rise in favor of H.R. 1996, the SAFE tions have improved for hemp financ- in Ohio, a business that provides gar- Banking Act of 2021, and I am proud to ing. In December 2019, financial regu- dening supplies, that risks losing their help lead this commonsense, overdue lators jointly issued guidance con- bank account. effort. firming that banks are free to provide It is time for us to address this in- The vast majority of States, includ- banking services to the hemp industry, consistency. It is time for us to pass, ing my own, have enacted laws that, to just as they are for any other agricul- again, the SAFE Banking Act. And it varying degrees, permit their residents tural commodity. Unfortunately, there is time for us to move forward with le- to use cannabis. However, the Federal is still work to do to ensure that these galization on the Federal level with the Government has not only infringed on legal hemp businesses have full access MORE Act, which will resolve these in- the inherent right of these States to to the financial system. There remains consistencies. implement those laws, but also stifled some ambiguity, specifically regarding Once and for all, give the American medical research, diverted law enforce- people what they want and what they payment processors’ dealings with ment resources needed elsewhere, and repeatedly vote for across the country. hemp businesses. This bill makes need- hindered legitimate businesses, busi- Unleash this State legal business to re- ed clarifications. nesses that provide vital services to alize its full potential for health, the I want to thank the gentleman from cancer patients, veterans, and those economy, and a cry for racial justice. seeking opioid alternatives for pain Colorado (Mr. PERLMUTTER) for work- I appreciate us being at this point for ing across the aisle on this bill. He and management. a critical first step along the torturous Because of the Federal interference his team took great care to ensure that path to full legalization, which I am in this arena, cannabis companies are these changes were incorporated into confident will happen this Congress not afforded the same access to finan- the bill and made the needed clarifica- and not a moment too soon. cial services as every other legal busi- tions. I thank him for his cooperation. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge ness in our country. This will have a meaningful impact on the tragic passing of Steve Fox, a pioneering With banks refusing to accept their Kentucky farmers, small businesses, advocate, strategist, a true leader in the mari- money out of fear of Federal repercus- and a burgeoning industry in Kentucky juana cannabis legalization effort. and across the country. It is fitting today that we are passing the sions, these businesses are forced to op- I urge my colleagues to support this SAFE Banking Act. We wouldn’t be where we erate in all cash. They pay their work- bill. are today without Steve and his amazing ef- ers in cash, store cash in vaults on-site, Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I forts. His life work, leadership, and strategic and hire armored cars and trucks to thank the gentleman from Kentucky brilliance are unmatched. transport cash to pay taxes. for his work on this bill and his input Passing this critical legislation today would As a former prosecutor, I can tell my on the card processing piece of the leg- be a small part of a fitting memorial for a man colleagues that this is a serious public islation. whose efforts made it possible, indeed, imper- safety issue. I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman ative to solve this problem. But it is not just cannabis companies from Oregon (Mr. BLUMENAUER). He has I first met Steve as we were strategizing on that are paying the price for this anti- put the effort together across a whole the Oregon legalization effort. Back in 2013, quated policy. Small businesses that range of cannabis issues. I thank him after the Colorado legalization campaign that provide services to State-legal can- for his steadfast work on this subject. he orchestrated had passed and before Or- nabis companies can also be targeted by the Federal Government, such as b 1645 egon joined the ranks of legalization, he was already a legend. He pioneered so much of plumbers, electricians, and even soil Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, it the groundwork for the legalization movement and fertilizer businesses. is an honor to be here with my friend, that exploded after the success of the Colo- Regardless of where you stand on the Mr. PERLMUTTER, and the bipartisan rado campaign which owed so much to his legality of cannabis, I think we can all support that we are receiving from Mr. strategic brilliance. agree that it shouldn’t be that hard to STIVERS. We are going to hear in a mo- Steve was thoughtful, hardworking, and self- sell a bag of dirt. ment from the distinguished gentleman effacing. While this has become a national At a time when small businesses are from Ohio (Mr. JOYCE), who has been a movement with many leaders now emerging, just beginning to recover from the eco- champion. none compare with Steve. Few will fully under- nomic destruction caused by COVID–19, Sadly, I feel my good friend from stand his many contributions and importance. the Federal Government should be sup- North Carolina could have given his I for one will miss his genuine, quiet leader- porting them, not standing in their speech 25 years ago. The legalization ship. way. Congress must provide financial train has left the station. This is a As someone who’s been working on this certainty to these businesses and safe- business in the United States that is longer than anyone in American politics, I ty to their employees. approaching $20 billion of revenue this know we are all deeply, deeply indebted to Many of my colleagues have shied year. Steve. We mourn his loss, extend our away from this issue because they are As has been pointed out, 97 percent of thoughts to his family and many friends. under the impression that it doesn’t the American public has access to some This should be the year that we finish the impact their constituents. But as I form of legal cannabis. Medical can- pioneering work of his career. It would be a fit- have outlined here today, it most cer- nabis, 4 million patients utilize it. ting capstone to a lifetime of cannabis leader- tainly does. Mr. Speaker, this is an issue that has ship, activism, and progress. The American people across the ma- arrived, and it is being held captive of Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I would jority of States, both red and blue, the past practice by pretending that say that if we are going to have legal- have voted to enact sensible cannabis the Federal Government can wish away ization of cannabis, let’s have legaliza- reforms. I encourage all of my col- the legalization of this subject. They tion of cannabis and do it in regular leagues to respect the will of their con- can’t. The flawed Federal policies cre- order in the House of Representatives, stituents and the rights of their States ate serious problems. not have it come through the Financial and begin engaging in these reforms. As Mr. PERLMUTTER pointed out, we Services Committee. I wanted to be It is past time we address the anti- have had over 100 robberies in my com- clear, and I wanted to make sure my quated cannabis policies and remove munity, including a fatality. These colleague heard that. unnecessary red tape. I strongly urge

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Mr. Speaker, may I Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp; human trafficking is certainly a part of inquire how much time I have remain- Arizona Dispensaries Association; California that; a desire to come to the United ing. Cannabis Industry Association; California States is certainly a part of that; and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- and Nevada Credit Union Leagues; Cannabis the movement of illegal drugs into the tleman from North Carolina has 5 min- Business Association of Illinois; Colorado United States is certainly a part of utes remaining. Bankers Association; Colorado Municipal that. This doesn’t help with that crisis Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I yield League; Credit Union National Association; at the southern border. 1 1 ⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers; Elec- Again, we are the House Financial tronic Transactions Association; Inde- Florida (Mr. GAETZ). Services Committee. We are not the Mr. GAETZ. Mr. Speaker, I thank the pendent Community Bankers of America; Homeland Security Committee, and we ranking member of the Financial Serv- Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of are not the Appropriations Committee, ices Committee for yielding. America; Law Enforcement Action Partner- I rise in support of the SAFE Bank- ship; Mountain West Credit Union Associa- so we can’t fix all things within our ju- tion; National Armored Car Association; Na- ing Act, which I am honored to intro- risdiction. tional Association of Mutual Insurance Com- Let me close with this. I do not sup- duce with my colleagues, Mr. JOYCE, panies; National Association of Professional port this bill because it represents a Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Insurance Agents; National Association of workaround to a much bigger debate and others. Realtors. It seems the war on drugs is a lot National Cannabis Roundtable; National that we need to have in the United like so many of the other forever wars Cannabis Industry Association; National Me- States, and that is whether or not can- that this Congress confronts, deeply dicinal Cannabis Coalition; National Organi- nabis should remain a schedule I sub- unpopular in all parts of the country zation for the Reform of Marijuana Laws; stance under the Controlled Substances except Washington, D.C. Minority Cannabis Business Association; Act. This fact is the bigger issue that I I commend the majority party for Policy Center for Public Health & Safety; think this Congress should wrestle Reinsurance Association of America; Rural bringing this bill to the floor and al- with, and I would welcome it. In fact, I County Representatives of California; The think we can have a much more lowing businesses that serve particu- Real Estate Roundtable; United Food and larly medical marijuana patients the Commercial Workers; U.S. Cannabis Council; nuanced debate here. opportunity to access the U.S. finan- U.S. Hemp Roundtable; Wholesale & Spe- But I do want to close by thanking cial system. cialty Insurance Association; TerrAscend my colleagues for creating a very There is an important part of this USA; NUG, Inc.; Cresco Labs; 4Front Ven- thoughtful product. This legislative legislation that bears note. With the tures; Terrapin Care Station; Full Spectrum text is much improved upon from SAFE Banking Act, we will have an Omega, Inc.; National Association of State where it was originally. I thank my unprecedented opportunity for research Treasurers; Four Attorneys General from colleague, Mr. PERLMUTTER, for leading and collaboration, which did not exist Colorado, the District of Columbia, North that conversation and leading that set Dakota, and Ohio; 21 Governors from Cali- of negotiations. previously and which doesn’t exist fornia, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Lou- now. isiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Ne- It has taken years to produce this There are so many universities, med- vada, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New product. It is strong legislative text. It ical centers, other research institu- York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, U.S. Virgin Is- is a strong legal framework. Even tions that would like to partner with lands, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Vir- though I have pointed out a number of and work alongside marijuana busi- ginia, and Wisconsin; 51 state and territory its deficiencies and challenges, I do see nesses with the opportunity to improve banking associations. on its face how this would resolve a health outcomes for patients and to Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I yield huge problem in a large number of bring relief to people who badly need myself such time as I may consume. States. it. I want to repeat this from my earlier I understand that, and I am inviting I would implore my colleagues in the remarks. This bill represents one of the the larger discussion about cannabis, majority party to reach out to Presi- biggest changes to U.S. drug policy. If as well. I think we need to have that dent Biden as I did to President Trump. we want banks to provide services risk- conversation. Ask him to take executive action to re- free, then we should do it thoughtfully But I do thank my colleague, Mr. move marijuana from the list of sched- and address the legality of cannabis in- PERLMUTTER, for his leadership there, ule I drugs so that we can accelerate stead of this workaround. This bill rep- and I thank my colleagues, Mr. STIV- marijuana reform for the benefit of our resents a yeoman’s task of a legal ERS, Mr. DAVIDSON, and Mr. JOYCE, on fellow Americans and those who are in framework so that funds from cannabis our side of the aisle for engaging in need and in pain and are counting on in those legalized States can be legally that, as well as Mr. LUETKEMEYER and it. banked. Mr. BARR who dealt with particular Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I But that is not a holistic approach to issues in their States and their juris- include in the RECORD these endorse- this issue, nor should it be the Finan- dictions, as well. ments for the SAFE Banking Act, in- cial Services Committee leading the Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to cluding from the American Bankers debate, which we have had one hearing vote ‘‘no,’’ but I understand if they do Association, the American Council of on in the last 3 years in this com- vote ‘‘yes.’’ I yield back the balance of Independent Laboratories, the Amer- mittee—actually, you could say prob- my time. ican Council of Life Insurers, the ably one hearing in the last decade on Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I American Financial Services Associa- the Financial Services Committee. thank the gentleman from North Caro- tion, the American Land Title Associa- Yet, we have this bill, which, frankly, lina. To his point that there is a broad- tion, the American Property Casualty on its face is a very well-balanced bill er discussion that has to take place, Insurance Association, the American to fix a glaring problem that is hap- the purpose of this bill is a public safe- Trade Association for Cannabis and pening across the country. ty purpose. Its purpose is to keep peo- Hemp, the Arizona Dispensaries Asso- This bill will legalize the banking of ple from being killed, from being ciation, the California Cannabis Indus- a federally illegal product. I am sure robbed, and from being assaulted. That try Association, and the National Ar- the irony of this is not at all lost on is within the Financial Services Com- mored Car Association. It goes on for- the American public. mittee arena because, at this point, the ever. I am not going to list all of these. The drug cartels, frankly, are keen to cannabis industry and the people who There are about 50 different endorse- this, and other bad actors are keen to serve it in one way or another have to ments. this. They will attempt to take advan- deal in cash, which really creates the

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(i) for the creation, maintenance, and im- dustry, the cannabis industry, obvi- (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 90 days provement of primary and secondary mar- ously, the real estate industry, the ar- after the date of the enactment of this sec- kets in digital assets, including for improv- mored cars, and the minority cannabis tion, the Securities and Exchange Commis- ing the fairness, orderliness, integrity, effi- sion and the Commodity Futures Trading ciency, transparency, availability, and effi- industry. Law enforcement is sup- Commission shall jointly establish a work- cacy of such markets; portive of this. We have the National ing group (to be known as the ‘‘SEC and (ii) for standards concerning custody, pri- Treasurers Association, 21 Governors, CFTC Working Group on Digital Assets’’) to vate key management, cybersecurity, and and attorneys general because they carry out the report required under sub- business continuity relating to digital asset know this is a public safety matter and section (c)(1). (b) MEMBERSHIP.— intermediaries; and that we really need to address it. (iii) for best practices to— We have been working on it for some (1) IN GENERAL.—The Working Group shall be composed of members appointed in ac- (I) reduce fraud and manipulation of dig- time, as the gentleman from North cordance with paragraph (2). ital assets in cash, leveraged, and derivatives Carolina mentioned, but we need to get (2) APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS.— markets; this to the Senate. They need to take (A) REPRESENTATIVES OF COMMISSIONS.— (II) improve investor protections for par- whatever action they want to take, but The Securities and Exchange Commission ticipants in such markets; and we have to make our communities and and the Commodity Futures Trading Com- (III) assist in compliance with anti-money laundering and countering the financing of these businesses safer. mission shall each appoint an equal number of employees of each such Commission to terrorism obligations under the Bank Se- The SAFE Banking Act is about pub- crecy Act. lic safety. Our bill is narrowly tailored serve as members of the Working Group. (B) REPRESENTATIVES OF NONGOVERN- (2) REPORT LIMITED TO SEC AND CFTC AU- to get cash off the streets and improve MENTAL STAKEHOLDERS.— THORITIES.—The analysis and recommenda- public safety. (i) APPOINTMENT.—The Securities and Ex- tions provided under subparagraphs (A) and I thank my lead cosponsors on this change Commission and the Commodity Fu- (B) of paragraph (1) may only relate to the bill, Representatives VELA´ ZQUEZ, STIV- tures Trading Commission shall each appoint laws, regulations, and related matters that are under the primary jurisdiction of the Se- ERS, and DAVIDSON, and all of my col- an equal number of nongovernmental rep- curities and Exchange Commission or the leagues who have listened to me talk resentatives to serve as members of the Working Group, except that such number of Commodity Futures Trading Commission. about the need to address this problem (d) NONAPPLICABILITY OF FACA.—The Fed- members may not be greater than or equal for the last 8 years. eral Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) to the number of members appointed under shall not apply to the Working Group. subparagraph (A). b 1700 (e) TERMINATION.— (ii) REQUIRED MEMBERS.—The members of (1) IN GENERAL.—The Working Group shall I also thank the staff of the Com- the Working Group appointed under clause mittee on Financial Services, the staff terminate on the date that is 1 year after the (i) shall include at least one representative date of the enactment of this section, except from my lead cosponsors, and my own from each of the following: staff, who put so much time into this that the Chairman of the Securities and Ex- (I) Financial technology companies that change Commission and the Chairman of the bill. provide products or services involving digital Commodity Futures Trading Commission Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my col- assets. may, jointly, extend the Working Group for leagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ on the SAFE (II) Financial firms under the jurisdiction a longer period, not to exceed one year. of the Securities and Exchange Commission Banking Act, and I yield back the bal- (2) SECOND REPORT IN THE CASE OF EXTEN- or the Commodity Futures Trading Commis- SION.—In the case of an extension of the ance of my time. sion. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Working Group under paragraph (1), the (III) Institutions or organizations engaged Working Group shall, not later than the last question is on the motion offered by in academic research or advocacy relating to the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. day of such extension, submit to the Securi- digital asset use. ties and Exchange Commission, the Com- PERLMUTTER) that the House suspend (IV) Small businesses engaged in financial modity Futures Trading Commission, and the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1996, as technology. the relevant committees a report that con- amended. (V) Investor protection organizations. tains an update to the analysis and rec- The question was taken. (VI) Institutions and organizations that ommendations required under subparagraphs support investment in historically-under- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the (A) and (B) of subsection (c)(1). served businesses. (f) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being (C) NO COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE in the affirmative, the ayes have it. (1) BANK SECRECY ACT.—The term ‘‘Bank WORKING GROUP.— Secrecy Act’’ means— Mr. ROSENDALE. Mr. Speaker, on (i) FEDERAL EMPLOYEE MEMBERS.—All (A) section 21 of the Federal Deposit Insur- that I demand the yeas and nays. members of the Working Group appointed ance Act (12 U.S.C. 1829b); The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- under subparagraph (A) shall serve without (B) chapter 2 of title I of Public Law 91–508 ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution compensation in addition to that received (12 U.S.C. 1951 et seq.); and 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. for their services as officers or employees of (C) subchapter II of chapter 53 of title 31, the United States. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- United States Code. (ii) NON-FEDERAL MEMBERS.—All members (2) HISTORICALLY-UNDERSERVED BUSI- ther proceedings on this motion are of the Working Group appointed under sub- postponed. NESSES.—The term ‘‘historically-underserved paragraph (B) shall serve without compensa- businesses’’ means women-owned businesses, f tion. minority-owned businesses, and rural busi- (c) REPORT.— nesses. ELIMINATE BARRIERS TO (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after INNOVATION ACT OF 2021 (3) RELEVANT COMMITTEES.—The term ‘‘rel- the date of the enactment of this section, the evant committees’’ means— Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I Working Group shall submit to the Securi- (A) the Committee on Financial Services move to suspend the rules and pass the ties and Exchange Commission, the Com- of the House of Representatives; modity Futures Trading Commission, and bill (H.R. 1602) to direct the Com- (B) the Committee on Banking, Housing, the relevant committees a report that con- and Urban Affairs of the Senate; modity Futures Trading Commission tains— and the Securities and Exchange Com- (C) the Committee on Agriculture of the (A) an analysis of— House of Representatives; and mission to jointly establish a digital (i) the legal and regulatory framework and (D) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutri- asset working group, and for other pur- related developments in the United States tion, and Forestry of the Senate. relating to digital assets, including— poses. (4) WORKING GROUP.—The term ‘‘Working The Clerk read the title of the bill. (I) the impact that lack of clarity in such Group’’ means the working group established The text of the bill is as follows: framework has on primary and secondary under subsection (a). markets in digital assets; and H.R. 1602 (II) how the domestic legal and regulatory The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- regimes relating to digital assets impact the ant to the rule, the gentleman from resentatives of the United States of America in competitive position of the United States; Colorado (Mr. PERLMUTTER) and the Congress assembled, and gentleman from North Carolina (Mr.

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This a bipartisan bill that ad- mittee on Agriculture, is it requires bers have 5 legislative days within dresses the much-needed collaboration the Securities and Exchange Commis- which to revise and extend their re- between the Commodity Futures Trad- sion and the Commodity Futures Trad- marks on this legislation and to insert ing Commission and the Securities and ing Commission to establish a working extraneous material thereon. Exchange Commission. group focused on digital assets. This is The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there What we have is a regulation of com- the first step to opening the dialogue objection to the request of the gen- modities through one entity of our between our regulators and market tleman from Colorado? Federal Government here in the United participants and will move to much- There was no objection. States and regulation of securities by needed clarity. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I another entity of our government. The fact is that this working group yield myself such time as I may con- What we need is conversation between will produce a report within a year sume. those two entities about the nature of that includes an analysis of the domes- Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. digital assets and cryptocurrencies. tic regulatory framework necessary for 1602, the Eliminate Barriers to Innova- We have neither a security nor a the development of cryptocurrencies tion Act of 2021. commodity in what is a new creation of and digital assets here in the United Digital assets are a fast-growing but digital assets. Now what we see with States. It is really important that we poorly understood area of finance and the CFTC is that everything is a com- get our act together, that we be tech- technology, and I believe this bipar- modity in their worldview, and the Se- nology-permissive, that we ensure that tisan legislation will help Americans, curities Exchange Commission thinks: it is legitimate money raised here, that small businesses, fintechs, and finan- Well, you are close. Everything is actu- our existing laws are adhered to, but cial institutions using digital assets to ally a security. that we adapt and change and don’t better understand the legal and regu- They each want to regulate some- allow the debate between the CFTC, latory landscape. thing that is not in their nature to reg- which sees everything as fish, and the Last Congress, the Committee on Fi- ulate or not in the substance of their Securities and Exchange Commission, nancial Services established the Task capacity to regulate. We have neither which sees everything as fowl. Force on Financial Technology, which fish nor fowl, neither security nor what When we look at this new entity, was chaired by Congressman LYNCH, the Commodity Futures Trading Com- which is neither fish nor fowl, we have who is co-leading this bipartisan bill mission wants to regulate in their to have a small regulatory framework with Ranking Member MCHENRY. I world. So, you have neither fish nor for that. thank both of them for their hard work fowl when it comes to this new cre- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to on this legislation. ation of cryptocurrencies. support this bill, and I reserve the bal- We must look carefully and dili- The fact is that the ‘‘Bitcoin ance of my time. gently at how digital asset markets are Whitepaper,’’ written by Satoshi Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I used, as they present unique challenges Nakamoto, as they call themselves, is yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from to regular retail investors. more than a decade old. What we have Massachusetts (Mr. LYNCH). Cryptocurrencies, security tokens, seen in that time period is the valu- Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I thank and other digital assets, including ation of bitcoin, and then things that the gentleman from Colorado for yield- those utilizing blockchain and distrib- are like bitcoin that use an encrypted ing. uted ledger technology, are new tech- ledger system in the blockchain and Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak in sup- nologies. How we regulate investment tokenization to open up the value of port of the Eliminate Barriers to Inno- in them will be one of the most impor- that new creation of a blockchain, that vation Act. It has been 12 years since tant questions in the financial services new creation of cryptocurrencies is the cryptocurrency bitcoin was first in- space. now valued over $2 trillion globally. troduced. Since then, digital assets If digital assets are used by retail in- Most of that innovation has hap- have proliferated around the world. By vestors, we must ensure these products pened outside of the United States be- one estimate, there are more than 4,000 provide adequate protections, disclo- cause we don’t have a legal and regu- cryptocurrencies and other digital to- sures, and notifications to make sure latory framework that is permissive of kens in use today. ordinary investors are not defrauded or the raising of capital in order to de- While we haven’t yet encountered a have their household finances ruined velop those technologies. So, people in large-scale crisis, the lack of clarity in due to excessive volatility. the United States, American citizens, cryptocurrency regulation has become This is especially important during are missing out on innovation and the a real barrier in developing a frame- this unprecedented COVID–19 crisis, potential economic upside of those in- work to optimize the potential benefits with many people struggling finan- novations. of this technology. cially and possibly drawn to risky in- I would say this is one of the few U.S. financial regulations histori- vestments or scams. pieces of technology in the last 100 cally have been developed in response This bill would require the Securities years that Americans have not been to financial disasters. We had the cre- and Exchange Commission and the the drivers of. In fact, we are reacting ation of the FDIC, which followed over Commodity Futures Trading Commis- a lot to what is happening globally. 1,000 bank failures during the Depres- sion to establish a working group on I thank my colleague, Mr. LYNCH, for sion. Similarly, the development of the digital assets. The working group will his thoughtful engagement on this bill CFPB occurred after the 2008 financial investigate the legal and regulatory and his important structural changes crisis. framework and best practices related to make sure this can be a bipartisan This bill, H.R. 1602, is an opportunity to digital assets. The working group bill. Those conversations really are for Congress and our regulators to act will report to Congress on its findings that balance between economic oppor- proactively toward financial innova- to help this body and the public better tunity and growth that a lot of us on tion rather than to address gaps in our address these evolving markets. the Republican side want to emphasize regulatory framework after the fact. I thank Representative LYNCH and at all costs, frankly, and then the pro- Digital assets have the potential to Representative MCHENRY for their tection of our citizens that some on the make transactions more efficient, im- thoughtful and bipartisan approach to left want to have at all costs. prove the raising of capital for small this legislation, and I look forward to Mr. Speaker, striking that balance is businesses, and increase inclusion the work of the SEC and the CFTC on really necessary for us as legislators. across our financial system. However, this important issue. Let’s just be pragmatic and honest the rapid rise of this technology has

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The Eliminate Barriers to Innovation CFTC, the SEC, and the market par- This bill, H.R. 1602, will create crit- Act is a step forward in providing clear ticipants a critical venue to examine ical collaboration between the SEC, rules of the road for the creation, ex- those principles and bring needed clar- the CFTC, and Congress on the topic of change, custody, and use of the full ity to the application of existing rules digital assets. It will bring our regu- sweep of these new assets. on digital asset transactions. lators, small businesses, fintech com- Mr. Speaker, I thank the ranking Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to panies, and investor protection groups member, Mr. MCHENRY, and his staff support this bill. to the same table to discuss cybersecu- for working with us at the House Com- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rity investor protections and the cre- mittee on Agriculture on refinements reserve the balance of my time. ation of inclusive and transparent mar- to improve this legislation. Mr. MCHENRY. Madam Speaker, I kets. In short, our hope is that this bill I cannot close, though, without sing- yield myself such time as I may con- will help get the regulatory framework ing the praises of the CFTC. The Com- sume. Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague, of digital assets right before a crisis oc- mission has been focused on this explo- Mr. LYNCH, for his leadership on this curs. sion in new technology from the very important issue and the issues of finan- Mr. Speaker, I thank the ranking beginning. The Commission created cial technology. member, Mr. MCHENRY, for working on LabCFTC almost 4 years ago, and it re- Frankly, one of the healthier con- this bill and also Chairwoman WATERS mains the premier Federal fintech of- versations we get to have on the Finan- for her support. fice. cial Services Committee is on the na- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to They have proven themselves to be ture and the deployment of the tech- vote ‘‘yes.’’ an agile regulator and adept at under- nology. It is neither the pure conversa- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I standing new technologies and their tion of less or more regulation. It is a know the gentleman will forgive me, implications. The Committee on Agri- completely different scope of what we but I listed a lot of people on the SAFE culture has welcomed these develop- are doing in terms of laws that ensure Banking Act that I want to thank. One ments and sought to strengthen the that we have financial inclusion and person who I forgot, and I would be re- CFTC’s authorities and resources to allow offers for products to be cheaper, miss, is Mr. Denny Heck, who is now meet the challenges in regulating these more affordable, and more widely dis- Lieutenant Governor of Washington new financial products. The bill before tributed across the country. So I think and who was also instrumental in put- us today complements these efforts. this is a healthy thing for us to have ting that together. Mr. Speaker, I look forward to work- this conversation on the Financial Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of ing with Mr. MCHENRY and Chair- Services Committee. my time. woman WATERS on this and other legis- This bill today is an important work- Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I con- lation and oversight to build upon this ing group between the CFTC and the cur that our colleague, Mr. Heck, was work. I urge my colleagues to support Security and Exchange Commission. instrumental in these debates. I miss financial innovation and vote ‘‘yes’’ on That conversation between these two his lively debates in committee mark- this important legislation. agencies, I hope, will bring us a new up, but, frankly, given the sick burns b 1715 permissive regulatory framework for he has given me there, I think I am digital assets here in the United States Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I better off with him as Lieutenant Gov- and allow for the wider deployment and have no further speakers, and I reserve ernor. But I concur with the gentleman development of cryptocurrencies and the balance of my time. from Colorado (Mr. PERLMUTTER). all the technologies that are under- Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the lying those cryptocurrencies, those minutes to the gentlewoman from Min- gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. huge opportunity sets for American nesota (Mrs. FISCHBACH), a member of THOMPSON), the ranking member of the consumers in the development of these the House Agriculture Committee and Committee on Agriculture. new assets in this first generation, but a leader on agriculture issues. Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. also the wire deployment of these tech- Mrs. FISCHBACH. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for nologies, whether it is in driverless ve- thank my colleague from North Caro- yielding. hicles or in the nature of how we inter- lina for yielding to me. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express act with each other in the financial Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support my support of the Eliminate Barriers markets. to Innovation Act offered by my friend of the Eliminate Barriers to Innovation There are huge opportunities around from North Carolina and the ranking Act. As the ranking member of the digital assets, and this is the first step member of the Committee on Financial Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and in Congress having a smart regulatory Services, Mr. MCHENRY. Credit Subcommittee, I am looking framework here in the United States The CFTC and the SEC have a long forward to digging in on the many for digital assets. history of collaboration in financial issues surrounding digital assets, par- Mr. Speaker, I urge the adoption of market regulation. The working group ticularly digital commodities. the bill, and I yield back the balance of created through this legislation will Digitally native assets represent a my time. continue to build on this good work. new way for people to interact with Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I Digital assets present unique new each other and potentially organize yield myself such time as I may con- questions for regulators: How and productive activities. Whatever prom- sume. where do these assets fit into the exist- ise this innovative technology may Mr. Speaker, I commend Mr. ing regulatory regime? What new hold, it will not be realized if it is sub- MCHENRY and Mr. LYNCH for their bi- standards are needed to continue to jected to outdated and unworkable reg- partisan work on this legislation di- meet our bedrock principle of customer ulations. recting the SEC and the CFTC to work protection? Where do the CFTC and the One of the great strengths our finan- together with all relevant stakeholders SEC need to adjust their regulations to cial system in the U.S. has is that the to study the use of digital assets. address the novel features and purposes rules are well-formed, longstanding, The working group created by this of digital assets? and fit for purpose. While we may legislation will, undoubtedly, benefit While both the CFTC and the SEC argue about the details, the basic prin- the American public on this important are hard at work applying their statu- ciples of the U.S. financial markets, topic. tory responsibilities and regulations to and the rules which apply to legacy as- Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to these digital assets, the disruptive, sets, are well understood. support this legislation by voting novel nature of these new type of as- Digital assets, on the other hand, ‘‘yes’’ on this bill, and I yield back the sets demand a more holistic examina- present new challenges. While the prin- balance of my time.

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In the Whereas, on July 31, 2020, in an attempt to countable for violating its binding legal opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being assert extraterritorial jurisdiction, the commitments under the Joint Declaration; in the affirmative, the ayes have it. HKSAR Government announced indictments (C) encouraging allies and partner coun- Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Mr. of and arrest warrants for six Hong Kong ac- tries to instruct, as appropriate, their re- Speaker, on that I demand the yeas tivists living overseas, including United spective representatives to the United Na- and nays. States citizen Samuel Chu, for alleged viola- tions to use their voice, vote, and influence The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tions of the national security law; to press for the appointment of a United Na- ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution Whereas, on November 11, 2020, the HKSAR tions special mandate holder to monitor and 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Government removed four lawmakers from report on human rights developments in Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- office for allegedly violating the law after Hong Kong; the Standing Committee passed additional (D) ensuring the private sector, particu- ther proceedings on this motion are legislation barring those who promoted or larly United States companies with eco- postponed. supported Hong Kong independence and re- nomic interests in Hong Kong, is aware of f fused to acknowledge PRC sovereignty over risks the national security legislation poses Hong Kong, or otherwise violates the na- to the security of United States citizens and CONDEMNING CONTINUED VIOLA- tional security law, from running for or serv- to the medium and long-term interest of TION OF RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS ing in the Legislative Council; United States businesses in Hong Kong; OF PEOPLE OF HONG KONG BY Whereas, on December 2, 2020, pro-democ- (E) continuing to implement sanctions au- PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA racy activists Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow, thorities, especially authorities recently en- AND GOVERNMENT OF HONG and Ivan Lam were sentenced to prison for acted to address actions undermining the KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE participating in 2019 protests; rights and freedoms of the Hong Kong people REGION Whereas ten of the twelve Hong Kong resi- such as the Hong Kong Autonomy Act (Pub- dents (also known as ‘‘the Hong Kong 12’’) lic Law 116–149) and the Hong Kong Human Mr. MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, I move to who sought to flee by boat from Hong Kong Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 (Public suspend the rules and agree to the reso- to Taiwan on August 23, 2020, were taken to Law 116–76), with respect to officials of the lution (H. Res. 130) condemning the mainland China and sentenced on December Chinese Communist Party, the Government continued violation of rights and free- 30, 2020, to prison terms ranging from seven of the PRC, or the Government of the doms of the people of Hong Kong by the months to three years for illegal border HKSAR who are responsible for undermining People’s Republic of China and the crossing; such rights and freedoms; and Government of the Hong Kong special Whereas, on December 31, 2020, Hong (F) coordinating with allies and partners Kong’s highest court revoked bail for Jimmy to ensure that such implementation of sanc- administrative region. Lai Chee-Ying, a pro-democracy figure and tions is multilateral. The Clerk read the title of the resolu- publisher, who was charged on December 12 tion. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- with colluding with foreign forces and endan- ant to the rule, the gentleman from The text of the resolution is as fol- gering national security under the national lows: security legislation; New York (Mr. MEEKS) and the gen- C AUL H. RES. 130 Whereas, on January 4, 2021, the Depart- tleman from Texas (Mr. M C ) each will control 20 minutes. Whereas despite international condemna- ments of Justice in Henan and Sichuan prov- tion, the Government of the People’s Repub- ince threatened to revoke the licenses of two The Chair recognizes the gentleman lic of China (‘‘PRC’’) continues to disregard lawyers hired to help the Hong Kong 12; and from New York. its international legal obligations under the Whereas, on January 5, 2021, the Hong GENERAL LEAVE Joint Declaration of the Government of the Kong Police Force arrested more than fifty Mr. MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, I ask United Kingdom of Great Britain and North- opposition figures, including pro-democracy unanimous consent that all Members ern Ireland and the Government of the Peo- officials, activists, and an American lawyer, for their involvement in an informal July have 5 legislative days in which to re- ple’s Republic of China on the Question of vise and extend their remarks and in- Hong Kong (‘‘Joint Declaration’’), in which 2020 primary to select candidates for the gen- the PRC committed that— eral election originally scheduled for Sep- clude extraneous material on H. Res. (1) Hong Kong would enjoy a high degree of tember 2020, despite other political parties 130. autonomy; having held similar primaries without ret- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there (2) for at least 50 years the ‘‘social and eco- ribution: Now, therefore, be it objection to the request of the gen- nomic systems in Hong Kong’’ would remain Resolved, That the House of Representa- tleman from New York? unchanged; and tives— There was no objection. (3) the personal rights and freedoms of the (1) condemns the actions taken by the Gov- Mr. MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- people of Hong Kong would be protected by ernment of the People’s Republic of China law; self such time as I may consume. (‘‘PRC’’) and the Government of the Hong Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support Whereas, as part of its continued efforts to Kong Special Administrative Region of H. Res. 130, Condemning Continued undermine the established rights of the Hong (‘‘HKSAR’’), including the adoption and im- Kong people, the PRC National People’s Con- plementation of national security legislation Violation of Rights and Freedoms of gress Standing Committee (‘‘Standing Com- for Hong Kong through irregular procedures, the People of Hong Kong by People’s mittee’’) passed and imposed upon Hong that violate the rights and freedoms of the Republic of China and Government of Kong oppressive and intentionally vague na- people of Hong Kong that are guaranteed by Hong Kong Special Administrative Re- tional security legislation on June 30, 2020, the Joint Declaration and its implementing gion. that grants Beijing sweeping powers to pun- document, the Basic Law; I have introduced this resolution to ish acts of ‘‘separating the country, sub- (2) reaffirms its support for the people of demonstrate this body’s already verting state power, and organizing terror- Hong Kong, who face grave threats to their strong, bipartisan support for the peo- istic activities’’; rights and freedoms; Whereas the legislative process by which (3) calls on the governments of the PRC ple of Hong Kong. the Standing Committee imposed the na- and HKSAR to— The situation in Hong Kong has been tional security law on Hong Kong bypassed (A) respect and uphold— alarming for several years now. We Hong Kong’s local government in a potential (i) commitments made to the international have witnessed the degradation of civil violation of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong community and the people of Hong Kong liberties and human rights as the PRC Special Administrative Region of the Peo- under the Joint Declaration; and continues to disregard its international ple’s Republic of China (‘‘Basic Law’’), and (ii) the judicial independence of the Hong legal obligations under the 1984 Sino- involved unusual secrecy, as demonstrated Kong legal system; and British Joint Declaration. by the fact that the legislation was only the (B) release pro-democracy activists and For months, in 2019, the people of second law since 2008 that the Standing Com- politicians arrested under the national secu- mittee has passed without releasing a draft rity law; and Hong Kong peacefully took to the for public comment; (4) encourages the President, the Secretary streets in historic numbers to preserve Whereas, on July 30, 2020, election officials of State, and the Secretary of the Treasury their democracy and demand their of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Re- to coordinate with allies and partners and rights and freedoms. Unfortunately,

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Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 national security law used to target nese Government blatantly bypassed minute to the gentlewoman from Cali- and round up peaceful protesters under Hong Kong’s local government and im- fornia (Ms. PELOSI), the very distin- the guise of terrorism; disqualification posed a sweeping national security law guished Speaker of the House of Rep- of pro-democracy candidates from par- on Hong Kong and its people with very resentatives. ticipating in the September 6 legisla- little accountability or transparency. tive council elections; the indictments b 1730 The vague, overly broad measures this and arrests for six Hong Kong activists security law put in place are little Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I thank living overseas—as the distinguished more than a thinly veiled attempt to the gentleman for yielding and for his chairman pointed out, including here erode Hong Kong’s autonomy and re- very moving and profound statement in the United States—and the arrests strict the space for peaceful expression. on democracy and democratic freedoms and sentencing of dozens of pro-democ- It steals from the people of Hong Kong in Hong Kong. I thank the chairman racy activists, including, as was men- the ability to exercise the freedoms of for his leadership for bringing this im- tioned, Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow, and speech and association and creates an portant legislation to the floor. I thank Ivan Lam—and opposition leaders, the environment of fear around the expres- the ranking member, Mr. MCCAUL, for Hong Kong 12, of this past December sion of any political sentiment. his leadership, as well, on an ongoing and January. Again, I mention Martin It is no surprise that since the pas- basis on this important issue and for Lee. sage of this law, political censorship his courtesy for yielding back. The United States Congress has al- has spiked significantly and Hong Kong It is always an honor to be with ways supported Hong Kong on a bipar- officials have become increasingly bra- CHRIS SMITH, we have been working on tisan and bicameral basis, and we re- zen in undermining democratic norms, these issues together for 30 years—a main laser-focused on efforts to sup- such as disqualifying pro-democracy very long time—to demonstrate the bi- port Hong Kong’s efforts to maintain candidates from participating in the partisan nature of the support that we and grow the rule of law and freedom of legislative council elections and re- have for democratic freedoms in Hong speech in their home, and we are deter- moving democratically elected law- Kong, in the House, and in the Senate, mined to hold China accountable. makers from office. bicameral and bipartisan. Our response must include further Hong Kong authorities have also used Mr. Speaker, Friday was a sad day strengthening our work with inter- the national security law to target and and a disturbing day for the people of national coalitions—this has to be mul- silence pro-democracy activists at Hong Kong and for all freedom-loving tilateral—passing legislation in addi- home and abroad. They have even people as sentences were handed down tion to this resolution, to support Hong issued arrest warrants for activists liv- to Martin Lee, a global champion of Kong, building on the passage of the ing overseas, including a U.S. citizen, human rights, and to other pro-democ- Hong Kong Human Rights and Democ- for alleged violations of national secu- racy leaders for engaging in peaceful racy Act in 2019. rity law. protests. Our legislative response must also Hundreds of pro-democracy figures This afternoon, 3 days after that dis- address the plight of the Uighurs and and activists have been arrested or sen- tressing development, I had the privi- Tibetans and the violation of their tenced to prison, including Joshua lege to speak with activists from the rights in China; and we must continue Wong, Agnes Chow, Ivan Lam, the Hong Kong Democracy Council. It was to use our platform to speak out about ‘‘Hong Kong 12,’’ and Jimmy Lai Chee- an inspiration to hear how they and Beijing’s crackdown on the global Ying, while others await a further the people of Hong Kong are responding stage and ensure that the voices that crackdown. But the resolve of the peo- to China’s crackdown with great cour- the Chinese Government are trying to ple of Hong Kong has not wavered, and silence are heard. age; how the dream of real autonomy neither will the resolve of the people of In response, our focus must be on cannot be extinguished by injustice or the United States, our allies, and this human rights. As I always say, if we do intimidation. body. not speak out for human rights in Mr. Speaker, see, democracy is the In our conversation earlier today— China because of commercial interests, cornerstone of the work we do in the and in all my communications with then we lose all moral authority to people’s House. We must support the Hong Kongers—they asked that the speak out on human rights anywhere in people of Hong Kong as they fight for United States Congress continue to the world. the rights and freedoms promised to speak out to support their aspirations That is what I have been stating and them under the Basic Law. With the for the freedoms that they were prom- fighting for—as we have together— passage of this resolution, the House ised. We were there when they prom- since 1991 when I went to Tiananmen reaffirms its continued support for the ised them. Square and unfurled a black-and-white people of Hong Kong. Today, with this resolution, Congress banner reading: To those who died for We stand by activists who continue is honoring that call. I thank Chair- democracy. to come forward in their cause for de- man MEEKS, Ranking Member MCCAUL, Ever since, many of us have fought to mocracy and human rights at great again, Representatives BERA and ensure that human rights and trade are risk to themselves, their families, and MALINOWSKI, and the distinguished firmly linked, from sponsoring the their future. But by passing this reso- chair of the China Executive Commis- U.S.-China Act in 1993 and in 1994 urg- lution, the House sends a strong, bipar- sion, Mr. MCGOVERN, for their work on ing Congress to deny China most-fa- tisan message demanding that the Chi- this important legislation. vored nation status to goods made by nese and Hong Kong Governments re- H. Res. 130 condemns the continued the PLA in the prisons. spect the will of the people of Hong violation of rights and freedoms of the Mr. SMITH and Mr. Frank Wolf went Kong. people of Hong Kong by the People’s there and saw the evidence of prison We will continue to push for democ- Republic of China and the Government labor goods being sent to the U.S. and racy and respect for human rights in of the Hong Kong Special Administra- corporate America just ignoring the Hong Kong. We will continue to dem- tive Region. whole thing. onstrate that we stand in solidarity It states that Communist China con- Then in 2000 we fought efforts to give with the pro-democracy figures and ac- tinues to ‘‘disregard its international China a blank check when it failed to tivists who have made tremendous sac- legal obligations under the joint dec- comply with its market commitment rifices for their city and for their core laration’’ which mandates, among under the WTO, and they still continue human rights. other pledges, that ‘‘Hong Kong would to do that.

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It is a again, Chairman MEEKS for bringing tron saint of the legal profession, who bipartisan resolution, and it is very this forward and, of course, my good was tried for treason because he would much needed right now. H. Res. 130 friend, Mr. MCCAUL. not bend the law to the king’s will. condemns the ongoing violation of Mr. MEEKS. I continue to reserve Margaret Ng ended her statement by human rights and the rule of law in the balance of my time, Mr. Speaker. paraphrasing his final, famous words: Hong Kong perpetrated by the Chinese Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 I stand the law’s good servant, but the peo- Communist Party under Xi Jinping and minutes to the gentleman from Michi- ple’s first. For the law must serve the people, the Government of Hong Kong itself. gan (Mr. MEIJER), who is a member of not the people the law. As the author of the House-passed, the Committee on Foreign Affairs. With that, I support an overwhelm- bipartisan Hong Kong Human Rights Mr. MEIJER. Mr. Speaker, I rise ingly bipartisan vote for this resolu- Act signed into law last Congress, today in support of H. Res. 130, a reso- tion and for the Congress’ continued bi- which I first introduced in 2014 and lution condemning the violations of partisan and bicameral work to sup- again in 2015, 2017, and then for a final the basic rights and freedoms of the people of Hong Kong. As part of the port the people of Hong Kong in the time in 2019, I want to just thank 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration on face of Beijing’s exploitation of and as- Speaker PELOSI for putting that legis- Hong Kong, the People’s Republic of sault on the law. It is a very important lation before this body and for her China made a series of commitments: piece of legislation, and I am so glad it strong support. is going to have bipartisan support. The Speaker mentioned a moment that Hong Kong would retain a high de- Mr. Speaker, I urge an ‘‘aye’’ vote, ago how we have worked for well over gree of autonomy; that its social and economic systems would remain un- and I thank the chair and the ranking 30 years on combating human rights changed until at least 2047; and that member of the committee for their abuses in China whether it be Tibet, the personal rights and liberties of the leadership. the ongoing repression and now geno- people of Hong Kong would be pro- Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I yield cide against the Uighurs, and the myself such time as I may consume. tected by the law. crackdown on religious freedom which First of all, let me thank the Speaker Yet we continue to see the PRC in- has now become nothing but pervasive for coming down on the floor to give fringe on Hong Kong’s sovereignty and her personal remarks. I know she has a persecution against people of all faiths its people’s freedoms. It has been made busy schedule, but this really honors as well as the Falun Gong. We have abundantly clear that the People’s Re- and shows her commitment to human worked very, very closely together, and public of China has no intention of rights in Hong Kong and all around the I believe going back to right after keeping its promises. world. Tiananmen Square, that linkage of Most recently, the PRC forced Mr. Speaker, I was proud to join the human rights with trade was the only through the draconian but mundane- chairman in leading this measure to way to effectuate systemic change. Re- sounding Law of the People’s Republic condemn the egregious violations of grettably, we have lost so far that link- of China on Safeguarding National Se- Hong Kong’s freedoms. The Chinese age. But, again, now we are seeing curity in the Hong Kong Special Ad- Communist Party’s relentless oppres- manifestations, particularly in Hong ministrative Region. This law casts an sion of the people of Hong Kong is not Kong. authoritarian net over Hong Kong and a Republican or Democratic issue. We Could Taiwan be next? Consider all of has empowered a crackdown on vague- are united as Americans in standing the promises that were made—and ly worded political crimes like subver- with Hong Kongers. there were solemn promises made by sion and collusion with foreign powers. Hong Kong’s pro-democracy move- the dictatorship in Beijing—to respect From day one, that law has been ment has inspired people around the human rights in Hong Kong. The basic abused, with the people of Hong Kong world to fight for liberty over tyranny. law is now being violated with impu- arrested for such crimes as wearing But in June of last year, the Chinese nity. stickers or T-shirts with disagreeable Communist Party used its sham legis- Of course, there is the Sino-U.K. slogans. lature to enforce a dystopian national agreement that is being violated. This The rapid erosion of Hong Kongers’ security law on Hong Kong. This law is an international treaty, and there is rights and freedoms is absolutely unac- criminalizes basic civil liberties, it vio- the Chinese dictatorship one by one ar- ceptable, and it is past time that the lated China’s treaty commitments, it resting the best, the bravest, and the PRC and its puppet government that it destroyed the ‘‘one country, two sys- brightest of Hong Kong and putting installed in Hong Kong be condemned tems’’ model of autonomy, and it in- them into prison for long prison sen- in the strongest possible terms. serted the CCP’s police state into Hong tences. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to Kong to crush dissent. As the Speaker noted a moment ago, join me in supporting this resolution to Since it passed, the CCP has purged we just saw that Joshua Wong got an send a clear message that we in the pro-democracy lawmakers from the additional jail sentence on his already United States will not stand by as the government while arresting the CCP’s 131⁄2-month jail sentence. We know that rights and freedoms of the people of political enemies. he is a great young man, and he rep- Hong Kong are stripped away. Unfortunately, the CCP’s human resents the future of Hong Kong. He Mr. MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, I have no rights abuses in Hong Kong are far now is languishing in prison. further speakers if the gentleman from from over. Chairman MEEKS’ resolution I met Martin Lee in Hong Kong in Texas is ready to close. continues our bipartisan work to call the early 1990s, and he suggested to me Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I am pre- out the CCP’s abuses and to stand with that someday he may find himself in pared to close, and I yield myself the the people of Hong Kong, and I urge my prison. He said that it is worth it for balance of my time. colleagues’ support for this measure. human rights and for democracy. He is Mr. Speaker, sadly, we no longer see Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the an absolutely brave and an absolutely American flags waving over thousands gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. principled lawyer, a former member of of peaceful protesters in the streets of SMITH), who is the ranking member of the Hong Kong Legislative Council. He Hong Kong. Displaying our symbol of the Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on too has been convicted under this liberty has become a criminal act pun- Africa, Global Health, Global Human crackdown on democracy promotion in ishable by life in prison. But even Rights, and International Organiza- Hong Kong. though the freedom-loving people of tions and has been a champion for So there are also many, many others. Hong Kong can no longer publicly ask human rights more than most people Jimmy Lai was one of five who were for our support, we still hear these have been in this Congress maybe com- just sentenced last Friday. So this is pleas. Congress hears them, the Amer- bined. happening in real time every single ican people hear them, and it is now

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Sense of congress on cybersecurity tion, cooperation and stability in cyber- which I was proud to join as a lead co- sanctions against north korea space, consisting of the recognition of the sponsor, and I yield back the balance of and cybersecurity legislation in applicability of existing international law to my time. vietnam. State behavior in cyberspace, the promotion b 1745 SEC. 2. FINDINGS. of voluntary, non-binding norms of respon- Congress makes the following findings: sible State behavior during peacetime, and Mr. MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- (1) The stated goal of the United States the development and the implementation of self such time as I may consume. International Strategy for Cyberspace, practical cyber confidence building measures Mr. Speaker, first, let me thank the launched on May 16, 2011, is to ‘‘work inter- (CBMs) between States’’; and ranking member for making sure we nationally to promote an open, interoper- (C) reaffirmed that ‘‘the same rights that make a unified, strong, bipartisan able, secure, and reliable information and people have offline must also be protected communications infrastructure that sup- online’’. statement, and all of my colleagues on (10) In testimony before the Select Com- the Foreign Affairs Committee on both ports international trade and commerce, strengthens international security, and fos- mittee on Intelligence of the Senate on May sides of the aisle because H. Res. 130 ters free expression and innovation . . . in 11, 2017, Director of National Intelligence sends a strong and unequivocal mes- which norms of responsible behavior guide Daniel R. Coats identified six cyber threat sage: The United States stands firmly states’ actions, sustain partnerships, and actors, including— in support of the people of Hong Kong support the rule of law in cyberspace’’. (A) Russia, for ‘‘efforts to influence the and the rights, freedoms, and auton- (2) In its June 24, 2013, report, the Group of 2016 U.S. election’’; omy they are promised in the joint dec- Governmental Experts on Developments in (B) China, for ‘‘actively targeting the U.S. the Field of Information and Telecommuni- Government, its allies, and U.S. companies laration and basic law. for cyber espionage’’; This resolution signals that the cations in the Context of International Secu- rity (referred to in this section as ‘‘GGE’’), (C) Iran, for ‘‘leverag[ing] cyber espionage, House’s support of the people of Hong established by the United Nations General propaganda, and attacks to support its secu- Kong and their struggle for democracy Assembly, concluded that ‘‘State sov- rity priorities, influence events and foreign shall not waiver and shall remain firm ereignty and the international norms and perceptions, and counter threats’’; and resolute. principles that flow from it apply to States’ (D) North Korea, for ‘‘previously Mr. Speaker, I hope that all of my conduct of [information and communications conduct[ing] cyber-attacks against U.S. colleagues will join Ranking Member technology] ICT-related activities and to commercial entities—specifically, Sony Pic- their jurisdiction over ICT infrastructure tures Entertainment in 2014’’; MCCAUL and myself in supporting this (E) terrorists, who ‘‘use the Internet to or- resolution, and I yield back the balance with their territory’’. (3) In January 2015, China, Kazakhstan, ganize, recruit, spread propaganda, raise of my time. Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbek- funds, collect intelligence, inspire action by The SPEAKER pro tempore. The istan proposed a troubling international code followers, and coordinate operations’’; and question is on the motion offered by of conduct for information security, which (F) criminals, who ‘‘are also developing the gentleman from New York (Mr. could be used as a pretext for restricting po- and using sophisticated cyber tools for a va- MEEKS) that the House suspend the litical dissent, and includes ‘‘curbing the dis- riety of purposes including theft, extortion, rules and agree to the resolution, H. semination of information that incites ter- and facilitation of other criminal activi- rorism, separatism or extremism or that in- ties’’. Res. 130. (11) On May 11, 2017, President Donald J. The question was taken. flames hatred on ethnic, racial or religious grounds’’. Trump issued Executive Order 13800 (82 Fed. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the (4) In its July 22, 2015, consensus report, Reg. 22391), entitled ‘‘Strengthening the Cy- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being GGE found that ‘‘norms of responsible State bersecurity of Federal Networks and Infra- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. behavior can reduce risks to international structure’’, which— Mr. GOOD of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, peace, security and stability’’. (A) designates the Secretary of State to on that I demand the yeas and nays. (5) On September 25, 2015, the United lead an interagency effort to develop an en- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- States and China announced a commitment gagement strategy for international co- that neither country’s government ‘‘will operation in cybersecurity; and ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution (B) notes that ‘‘the United States is espe- 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. conduct or knowingly support cyber-enabled theft of intellectual property, including cially dependent on a globally secure and re- Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- trade secrets or other confidential business silient internet and must work with allies ther proceedings on this motion are information, with the intent of providing and other partners toward maintaining . . . postponed. competitive advantages to companies or the policy of the executive branch to pro- mote an open, interoperable, reliable, and se- f commercial sectors’’. (6) At the Antalya Summit on November 15 cure internet that fosters efficiency, innova- CYBER DIPLOMACY ACT OF 2021 and 16, 2015, the Group of 20 Leaders’ tion, communication, and economic pros- Mr. MEEKS. Madam Speaker, I move communique´— perity, while respecting privacy and guard- ing against disruption, fraud, and theft’’. to suspend the rules and pass the bill (A) affirmed the applicability of inter- SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. (H.R. 1251) to support United States national law to state behavior in cyberspace; (B) called on states to refrain from cyber- In this Act: international cyber diplomacy, and for enabled theft of intellectual property for (1) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- other purposes, as amended. commercial gain; and TEES.—The term ‘‘appropriate congressional The Clerk read the title of the bill. (C) endorsed the view that all states should committees’’ means the Committee on For- The text of the bill is as follows: abide by norms of responsible behavior. eign Relations of the Senate and the Com- H.R. 1251 (7) The March 2016 Department of State mittee on Foreign Affairs of the House of International Cyberspace Policy Strategy Representatives. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- noted that ‘‘the Department of State antici- (2) INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECH- resentatives of the United States of America in pates a continued increase and expansion of NOLOGY; ICT.—The terms ‘‘information and Congress assembled, our cyber-focused diplomatic efforts for the communications technology’’ and ‘‘ICT’’ in- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. foreseeable future’’. clude hardware, software, and other products (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as (8) On December 1, 2016, the Commission on or services primarily intended to fulfill or the ‘‘Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2021’’. Enhancing National Cybersecurity, which enable the function of information proc- (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- was established within the Department of essing and communication by electronic tents for this Act is as follows: Commerce by Executive Order 13718 (81 Fed. means, including transmission and display, Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Reg. 7441), recommended that ‘‘the President including via the Internet. Sec. 2. Findings. should appoint an Ambassador for Cyberse- (3) EXECUTIVE AGENCY.—The term ‘‘Execu- Sec. 3. Definitions. curity to lead U.S. engagement with the tive agency’’ has the meaning given the term Sec. 4. United states international cyber- international community on cybersecurity in section 105 of title 5, United States Code. space policy. strategies, standards, and practices’’. SEC. 4. UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL CYBER- Sec. 5. Department of state responsibilities. (9) On April 11, 2017, the 2017 Group of 7 SPACE POLICY. Sec. 6. International cyberspace executive Declaration on Responsible States Behavior (a) IN GENERAL.—It is the policy of the arrangements. in Cyberspace— United States to work internationally to

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE RESPONSIBIL- ‘‘(xi) to promote the building of foreign ca- fettered, and secure Internet governed by the ITIES. pacity relating to cyberspace policy prior- multi-stakeholder model, which— (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1 of the State De- ities; (1) promotes human rights, democracy, and partment Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 ‘‘(xii) to promote the maintenance of an rule of law, including freedom of expression, U.S.C. 2651a) is amended— open and interoperable Internet governed by innovation, communication, and economic (1) by redesignating subsection (g) as sub- the multistakeholder model, instead of by prosperity; and section (h); and centralized government control; (2) respects privacy and guards against de- (2) by inserting after subsection (f) the fol- ‘‘(xiii) to promote an international regu- ception, fraud, and theft. lowing new subsection: latory environment for technology invest- ‘‘(g) BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL CYBER- (b) IMPLEMENTATION.—In implementing the ments and the Internet that benefits United SPACE POLICY.— States economic and national security inter- policy described in subsection (a), the Presi- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—There is established, dent, in consultation with outside actors, in- ests; within the Department of State, a Bureau of ‘‘(xiv) to promote cross-border flow of data cluding private sector companies, non- International Cyberspace Policy (referred to governmental organizations, security re- and combat international initiatives seeking in this subsection as the ‘Bureau’). The head to impose unreasonable requirements on searchers, and other relevant stakeholders, of the Bureau shall have the rank and status in the conduct of bilateral and multilateral United States businesses; of ambassador and shall be appointed by the ‘‘(xv) to promote international policies to relations, shall pursue the following objec- President, by and with the advice and con- protect the integrity of United States and tives: sent of the Senate. international telecommunications infra- (1) Clarifying the applicability of inter- ‘‘(2) DUTIES.— structure from foreign-based, cyber-enabled national laws and norms to the use of ICT. ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The head of the Bureau threats; (2) Reducing and limiting the risk of esca- shall perform such duties and exercise such ‘‘(xvi) to lead engagement, in coordination lation and retaliation in cyberspace, damage powers as the Secretary of State shall pre- with Executive agencies, with foreign gov- to critical infrastructure, and other mali- scribe, including implementing the policy of ernments on relevant international cyber- cious cyber activity that impairs the use and the United States described in section 4 of space and digital economy issues as de- operation of critical infrastructure that pro- the Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2021. scribed in the Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2021; vides services to the public. ‘‘(B) DUTIES DESCRIBED.—The principal du- ‘‘(xvii) to promote international policies to (3) Cooperating with like-minded demo- ties and responsibilities of the head of the secure radio frequency spectrum for United cratic countries that share common values Bureau shall be— States businesses and national security and cyberspace policies with the United ‘‘(i) to serve as the principal cyberspace needs; States, including respect for human rights, policy official within the senior management ‘‘(xviii) to promote and protect the exer- democracy, and the rule of law, to advance of the Department of State and as the advi- cise of human rights, including freedom of such values and policies internationally. sor to the Secretary of State for cyberspace speech and religion, through the Internet; (4) Encouraging the responsible develop- issues; ‘‘(xix) to promote international initiatives ment of new, innovative technologies and ‘‘(ii) to lead the Department of State’s dip- to strengthen civilian and private sector re- ICT products that strengthen a secure Inter- lomatic cyberspace efforts, including efforts siliency to threats in cyberspace; net architecture that is accessible to all. relating to international cybersecurity, ‘‘(xx) to build capacity of United States (5) Securing and implementing commit- Internet access, Internet freedom, digital diplomatic officials to engage on cyberspace ments on responsible country behavior in economy, cybercrime, deterrence and inter- issues; cyberspace based upon accepted norms, in- national responses to cyber threats, and ‘‘(xxi) to encourage the development and cluding the following: other issues that the Secretary assigns to adoption by foreign countries of internation- (A) Countries should not conduct, or know- the Bureau; ally recognized standards, policies, and best ingly support, cyber-enabled theft of intel- ‘‘(iii) to coordinate cyberspace policy and practices; lectual property, including trade secrets or other relevant functions within the Depart- ‘‘(xxii) to consult, as appropriate, with other confidential business information, ment of State and with other components of other Executive agencies with related func- with the intent of providing competitive ad- the United States Government, including tions vested in such Executive agencies by vantages to companies or commercial sec- through the Cyberspace Policy Coordinating law; and tors. Committee described in paragraph (6), and by ‘‘(xxiii) to conduct such other matters as (B) Countries should take all appropriate convening other coordinating meetings with the Secretary of State may assign. and reasonable efforts to keep their terri- appropriate officials from the Department ‘‘(3) QUALIFICATIONS.—The head of the Bu- tories clear of intentionally wrongful acts and other components of the United States reau should be an individual of demonstrated using ICTs in violation of international com- Government on a regular basis; competency in the fields of— mitments. ‘‘(iv) to promote an open, interoperable, re- ‘‘(A) cybersecurity and other relevant (C) Countries should not conduct or know- liable, unfettered, and secure information cyberspace issues; and ingly support ICT activity that, contrary to and communications technology infrastruc- ‘‘(B) international diplomacy. international law, intentionally damages or ture globally; ‘‘(4) ORGANIZATIONAL PLACEMENT.—During otherwise impairs the use and operation of ‘‘(v) to represent the Secretary of State in the 1-year period beginning on the date of critical infrastructure providing services to interagency efforts to develop and advance the enactment of the Cyber Diplomacy Act the public, and should take appropriate the policy described in section 4 of the Cyber of 2021, the head of the Bureau shall report to measures to protect their critical infrastruc- Diplomacy Act of 2021; the Under Secretary for Political Affairs or ture from ICT threats. ‘‘(vi) to act as a liaison to civil society, the to an official holding a higher position in the (D) Countries should not conduct or know- private sector, academia, and other public Department of State than the Under Sec- ingly support malicious international activ- and private entities on relevant inter- retary for Political Affairs. After the conclu- ity that, contrary to international law, national cyberspace issues; sion of such period, the head of the Bureau harms the information systems of authorized ‘‘(vii) to lead United States Government ef- may report to a different Under Secretary or emergency response teams (also known as forts to establish a global deterrence frame- to an official holding a higher position than ‘‘computer emergency response teams’’ or work for malicious cyber activity; Under Secretary if, not less than 15 days ‘‘cybersecurity incident response teams’’) of ‘‘(viii) to develop and execute adversary- prior to any change in such reporting struc- another country or authorize emergency re- specific strategies to influence adversary de- ture, the Secretary of State consults with sponse teams to engage in malicious inter- cisionmaking through the imposition of and provides to the Committee on Foreign national activity. costs and deterrence strategies, in coordina- Relations of the Senate and the Committee (E) Countries should respond to appro- tion with other relevant Executive agencies; on Foreign Affairs of the House of Represent- priate requests for assistance to mitigate ‘‘(ix) to advise the Secretary and coordi- atives the following: malicious ICT activity emanating from their nate with foreign governments on external ‘‘(A) A notification that the Secretary has, territory and aimed at the critical infra- responses to national security-level cyber in- with respect to the reporting structure of structure of another country. cidents, including coordination on diplo- the Bureau, consulted with and solicited (F) Countries should not restrict cross-bor- matic response efforts to support allies feedback from— der data flows or require local storage or threatened by malicious cyber activity, in ‘‘(i) other relevant Federal entities with a processing of data. conjunction with members of the North At- role in international aspects of cyber policy; (G) Countries should protect the exercise lantic Treaty Organization and other like- and of human rights and fundamental freedoms minded countries; ‘‘(ii) the elements of the Department of on the Internet and commit to the principle ‘‘(x) to promote the adoption of national State with responsibility over aspects of that the human rights that people have off- processes and programs that enable threat cyber policy, including the elements report- line should also be protected online. detection, prevention, and response to mali- ing to— (6) Advancing, encouraging, and supporting cious cyber activity emanating from the ter- ‘‘(I) the Under Secretary for Political Af- the development and adoption of inter- ritory of a foreign country, including as such fairs; nationally recognized technical standards activity relates to the United States’ Euro- ‘‘(II) the Under Secretary for Civilian Se- and best practices. pean allies, as appropriate; curity, Democracy, and Human Rights;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:40 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19AP7.035 H19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H1932 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 19, 2021 ‘‘(III) the Under Secretary for Economic (2) in subsection (e)(2)(B), by adding at the the heads of other relevant Federal depart- Growth, Energy, and the Environment; end the following new clause: ments and agencies, shall develop a strategy ‘‘(IV) the Under Secretary for Arms Con- ‘‘(iii) A bilateral or multilateral cyber- relating to United States engagement with trol and International Security Affairs; and space agreement.’’; foreign governments on international norms ‘‘(V) the Under Secretary for Management. (3) by redesignating subsection (f) as sub- with respect to responsible state behavior in ‘‘(B) A description of the new reporting section (g); and cyberspace. structure for the head of the Bureau, as well (4) by inserting after subsection (e) the fol- (b) ELEMENTS.—The strategy required as a description of the data and evidence lowing new subsection: under subsection (a) shall include the fol- used to justify such new structure. ‘‘(f) With respect to any bilateral or multi- lowing: ‘‘(C) A plan describing how the new report- lateral cyberspace agreement under sub- (1) A review of actions and activities un- ing structure will better enable the head of section (e)(2)(B)(iii) and the information re- dertaken to support the policy described in the Bureau to carry out the responsibilities quired to be transmitted to Congress under section 4. specified in paragraph (2), including the se- subsection (a), or with respect to any ar- (2) A plan of action to guide the diplomacy curity, economic, and human rights aspects rangement that seeks to secure commit- of the Department of State with regard to of cyber diplomacy. ments on responsible country behavior in foreign countries, including— ‘‘(5) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in cyberspace consistent with section 4(b)(5) of (A) conducting bilateral and multilateral this subsection may be construed to preclude the Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2021, the Sec- activities to— the head of the Bureau from being des- retary of State shall provide an explanation (i) develop norms of responsible country ignated as an Assistant Secretary, if such an of such arrangement, including— behavior in cyberspace consistent with the Assistant Secretary position does not in- ‘‘(1) the purpose of such arrangement; objectives specified in section 4(b)(5); and crease the number of Assistant Secretary po- ‘‘(2) how such arrangement is consistent (ii) share best practices and advance pro- sitions at the Department above the number with the policy described in section 4 of such posals to strengthen civilian and private sec- authorized under subsection (c)(1). Act; and tor resiliency to threats and access to oppor- ‘‘(6) COORDINATION.— ‘‘(3) how such arrangement will be imple- tunities in cyberspace; and ‘‘(A) CYBERSPACE POLICY COORDINATING mented.’’. (B) reviewing the status of existing efforts TATUS EPORT COMMITTEE.—In conjunction with estab- (c) S R .—During the 5-year pe- in relevant multilateral fora, as appropriate, lishing the Bureau pursuant to this sub- riod immediately following the transmittal to obtain commitments on international section, there is established a senior-level to Congress of an agreement described in norms in cyberspace. Cyberspace Policy Coordinating Committee clause (iii) of section 112b(e)(2)(B) of title 1, (3) A review of alternative concepts with to ensure that cyberspace issues receive United States Code, as added by subsection regard to international norms in cyberspace broad senior level-attention and coordina- (b)(2), or until such agreement has been dis- offered by foreign countries. continued, if discontinued within 5 years, the tion across the Department of State and pro- (4) A detailed description of new and evolv- President shall— vide ongoing oversight of such issues. The ing threats in cyberspace from foreign adver- (1) notify the appropriate congressional Cyberspace Policy Coordinating Committee saries, state-sponsored actors, and private committees if another country fails to ad- shall be chaired by the head of the Bureau or actors to— here to significant commitments contained an official of the Department of State hold- (A) United States national security; in such agreement; and ing a higher position, and operate on an on- (B) Federal and private sector cyberspace (2) describe the steps that the United going basis, meeting not less frequently than infrastructure of the United States; States has taken or plans to take to ensure quarterly. Committee members shall include (C) intellectual property in the United that all such commitments are fulfilled. appropriate officials at the Assistant Sec- States; and (d) EXISTING EXECUTIVE ARRANGEMENTS.— (D) the privacy and security of citizens of retary level or higher from— Not later than 180 days after the date of the ‘‘(i) the Under Secretariat for Political Af- the United States. enactment of this Act, the Secretary of (5) A review of policy tools available to the fairs; State shall brief the appropriate congres- ‘‘(ii) the Under Secretariat for Civilian Se- President to deter and de-escalate tensions sional committees regarding any executive with foreign countries, state-sponsored ac- curity, Democracy, and Human Rights; bilateral or multilateral cyberspace arrange- ‘‘(iii) the Under Secretariat for Economic tors, and private actors regarding threats in ment in effect before the date of enactment cyberspace, the degree to which such tools Growth, Energy and the Environment; of this Act, including— ‘‘(iv) the Under Secretariat for Arms Con- have been used, and whether such tools have (1) the arrangement announced between been effective deterrents. trol and International Security; the United States and Japan on April 25, ‘‘(v) the Under Secretariat for Manage- (6) A review of resources required to con- 2014; duct activities to build responsible norms of ment; and (2) the arrangement announced between ‘‘(vi) other senior level Department par- international cyber behavior. the United States and the United Kingdom (7) A plan of action, developed in consulta- ticipants, as appropriate. on January 16, 2015; ‘‘(B) OTHER MEETINGS.—The head of the Bu- tion with relevant Federal departments and (3) the arrangement announced between agencies as the President may direct, to reau shall convene other coordinating meet- the United States and China on September ings with appropriate officials from the De- guide the diplomacy of the Department of 25, 2015; State with regard to inclusion of cyber partment of State and other components of (4) the arrangement announced between the United States Government to ensure reg- issues in mutual defense agreements. the United States and Korea on October 16, (c) FORM OF STRATEGY.— ular coordination and collaboration on cross- 2015; cutting cyber policy issues. (1) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—The strategy re- (5) the arrangement announced between quired under subsection (a) shall be available ‘‘(b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of the United States and Australia on January to the public in unclassified form, including Congress that the Bureau of International 19, 2016; Cyberspace Policy established under section through publication in the Federal Register. (6) the arrangement announced between (2) CLASSIFIED ANNEX.—The strategy re- 1(g) of the State Department Basic Authori- the United States and India on June 7, 2016; ties Act of 1956, as added by subsection (a), quired under subsection (a) may include a (7) the arrangement announced between classified annex, consistent with United should have a diverse workforce composed of the United States and Argentina on April 27, qualified individuals, including such individ- States national security interests, if the Sec- 2017; retary of State determines that such annex uals from traditionally under-represented (8) the arrangement announced between groups. is appropriate. the United States and Kenya on June 22, (d) BRIEFING.—Not later than 30 days after ‘‘(c) UNITED NATIONS.—The Permanent 2017; the completion of the strategy required Representative of the United States to the (9) the arrangement announced between under subsection (a), the Secretary of State United Nations should use the voice, vote, the United States and Israel on June 26, 2017; shall brief the appropriate congressional and influence of the United States to oppose (10) the arrangement announced between committees on the strategy, including any any measure that is inconsistent with the the United States and France on February 9, material contained in a classified annex. policy described in section 4.’’. 2018; (e) UPDATES.—The strategy required under SEC. 6. INTERNATIONAL CYBERSPACE EXECU- (11) the arrangement announced between subsection (a) shall be updated— TIVE ARRANGEMENTS. the United States and Brazil on May 14, 2018; (1) not later than 90 days after any mate- (a) IN GENERAL.—The President is encour- and rial change to United States policy described aged to enter into executive arrangements (12) any other similar bilateral or multilat- in such strategy; and with foreign governments that support the eral arrangement announced before such (2) not later than one year after the inau- policy described in section 4. date of enactment. guration of each new President. (b) TRANSMISSION TO CONGRESS.—Section SEC. 7. INTERNATIONAL STRATEGY FOR CYBER- SEC. 8. ANNUAL COUNTRY REPORTS ON HUMAN 112b of title 1, United States Code, is amend- SPACE. RIGHTS PRACTICES. ed— (a) STRATEGY REQUIRED.—Not later than The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 is (1) in subsection (a) by striking ‘‘Inter- one year after the date of the enactment of amended— national Relations’’ and inserting ‘‘Foreign this Act, the President, acting through the (1) in section 116 (22 U.S.C. 2151n), by add- Affairs’’; Secretary of State, and in coordination with ing at the end the following new subsection:

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It is the sense of Congress that— which information shall include the fol- group for the nonviolent expression of polit- (1) the President should designate all enti- lowing: ical, religious, or ideological opinion or be- ties that knowingly engage in significant ac- ‘‘(A) An assessment of the extent to which lief through the Internet, including elec- tivities undermining cybersecurity through government authorities in the country inap- tronic mail. the use of computer networks or systems propriately attempt to filter, censor, or oth- ‘‘(C) An assessment of the extent to which against foreign persons, governments, or erwise block or remove nonviolent expres- government authorities in the country have other entities on behalf of the Government sion of political or religious opinion or belief sought, inappropriately and with malicious of North Korea, consistent with section through the Internet, including electronic intent, to collect, request, obtain, or disclose 209(b) of the North Korea Sanctions and Pol- mail, and a description of the means by without due process personally identifiable icy Enhancement Act of 2016 (22 U.S.C. which such authorities attempt to inappro- information of a person in connection with 9229(b)); priately block or remove such expression. that person’s nonviolent expression of polit- (2) the cybersecurity law approved by the ‘‘(B) An assessment of the extent to which ical, religious, or ideological opinion or be- National Assembly of Vietnam on June 12, government authorities in the country have lief, including expression that would be pro- 2018— persecuted or otherwise punished, arbitrarily tected by the International Covenant on (A) may not be consistent with inter- and without due process, an individual or Civil and Political Rights, adopted at New national trade standards; and group for the nonviolent expression of polit- York December 16, 1966, and entered into (B) may endanger the privacy of citizens of ical, religious, or ideological opinion or be- force March 23, 1976, as interpreted by the Vietnam; and lief through the Internet, including elec- United States. (3) the Government of Vietnam should tronic mail. ‘‘(D) An assessment of the extent to which work with the United States and other coun- ‘‘(C) An assessment of the extent to which wire communications and electronic commu- tries to ensure that such law meets all rel- government authorities in the country have nications are monitored without due process evant international standards. sought, inappropriately and with malicious and in contravention to United States policy intent, to collect, request, obtain, or disclose with respect to the principles of privacy, The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. without due process personally identifiable human rights, democracy, and rule of law. GARCIA of Texas). Pursuant to the rule, information of a person in connection with ‘‘(2) In compiling data and making assess- the gentleman from New York (Mr. that person’s nonviolent expression of polit- ments under paragraph (1), United States MEEKS) and the gentleman from Texas ical, religious, or ideological opinion or be- diplomatic personnel should consult with (Mr. MCCAUL) each will control 20 min- lief, including expression that would be pro- relevant entities, including human rights or- utes. tected by the International Covenant on ganizations, the private sector, the govern- Civil and Political Rights, adopted at New The Chair recognizes the gentleman ments of like-minded countries, technology from New York. York December 16, 1966, and entered into and Internet companies, and other appro- force March 23, 1976, as interpreted by the priate nongovernmental organizations or en- GENERAL LEAVE United States. tities. Mr. MEEKS. Madam Speaker, I ask ‘‘(D) An assessment of the extent to which ‘‘(3) In this subsection— unanimous consent that all Members wire communications and electronic commu- ‘‘(A) the term ‘electronic communication’ have 5 legislative days in which to re- nications are monitored without due process has the meaning given the term in section vise and extend their remarks and to and in contravention to United States policy 2510 of title 18, United States Code; with respect to the principles of privacy, include any extraneous material on ‘‘(B) the term ‘Internet’ has the meaning human rights, democracy, and rule of law. H.R. 1251, as amended. given the term in section 231(e)(3) of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ‘‘(2) In compiling data and making assess- Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. ments under paragraph (1), United States objection to the request of the gen- 231(e)(3)); tleman from New York? diplomatic personnel should consult with ‘‘(C) the term ‘personally identifiable in- relevant entities, including human rights or- formation’ means data in a form that identi- There was no objection. ganizations, the private sector, the govern- fies a particular person; and Mr. MEEKS. Madam Speaker, I yield ments of like-minded countries, technology ‘‘(D) the term ‘wire communication’ has myself such time as I may consume. and Internet companies, and other appro- the meaning given the term in section 2510 of Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- priate nongovernmental organizations or en- title 18, United States Code.’’. port of H.R. 1251, the Cyber Diplomacy tities. SEC. 9. GAO REPORT ON CYBER DIPLOMACY. Act of 2021, as amended, by my good ‘‘(3) In this subsection— friend and the Foreign Affairs Commit- ‘‘(A) the term ‘electronic communication’ Not later than one year after the date of has the meaning given the term in section the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller tee’s ranking member, Mr. MCCAUL. I 2510 of title 18, United States Code; General of the United States shall submit a thank him for his work on this impor- ‘‘(B) the term ‘Internet’ has the meaning report and provide a briefing to the appro- tant bill. given the term in section 231(e)(3) of the priate congressional committees that in- This Congress, the House Foreign Af- Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. cludes— fairs Committee aims to prioritize ef- 231(e)(3)); (1) an assessment of the extent to which forts to reassert American leadership ‘‘(C) the term ‘personally identifiable in- United States diplomatic processes and other on a variety of issues. I can’t think of formation’ means data in a form that identi- efforts with foreign countries, including any issue that is more timely than en- fies a particular person; and through multilateral fora, bilateral engage- suring American leadership is prepared ‘‘(D) the term ‘wire communication’ has ments, and negotiated cyberspace agree- the meaning given the term in section 2510 of ments, advance the full range of United to confront the growing national secu- title 18, United States Code.’’; and States interests in cyberspace, including the rity challenge in cyberspace. (2) in section 502B (22 U.S.C. 2304)— policy described in section 4; The U.S. is increasingly under attack (A) by redesignating the second subsection (2) an assessment of the Department of online by foreign actors, whether it is (i) (relating to child marriage) as subjection State’s organizational structure and ap- the recent SolarWinds hack or other (j); and proach to managing its diplomatic efforts to attempted cyber intrusions on critical (B) by adding at the end the following new advance the full range of United States in- American infrastructure. subsection: terests in cyberspace, including a review of— Now more than ever, we need a senior ‘‘(k)(1) The report required under sub- (A) the establishment of a Bureau in the section (b) shall include an assessment of Department of State to lead the Depart- cyber diplomat who can support Amer- freedom of expression with respect to elec- ment’s international cyber mission; ican efforts to keep the internet open, tronic information in each foreign country, (B) the current or proposed diplomatic interoperable, reliable, and secure. which information shall include the fol- mission, structure, staffing, funding, and ac- To demonstrate how seriously the lowing: tivities of the Bureau; United States takes these issues, it is ‘‘(A) An assessment of the extent to which (C) how the establishment of the Bureau vital that we strengthen the State De- government authorities in the country inap- has impacted or is likely to impact the partment’s tools to address the chal- propriately attempt to filter, censor, or oth- structure and organization of the Depart- lenges in cyberspace to American for- erwise block or remove nonviolent expres- ment; and eign policy. The State Department sion of political or religious opinion or belief (D) what challenges, if any, the Depart- through the Internet, including electronic ment has faced or will face in establishing needs a bureau capable and focused on mail, and a description of the means by such Bureau; and tackling the growing global challenges which such authorities attempt to inappro- (3) any other matters determined relevant of cybersecurity, the digital economy, priately block or remove such expression. by the Comptroller General. and internet freedom in order to be

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Unfortunately, Alexander, the NSA Director, said it allies and adversaries are prioritizing not all governments agree. was the ‘‘greatest transfer of wealth in international engagement to set the For example, Russia and China are human history,’’ with no consequence, standards and rules that govern how aggressively promoting their vision of we finally shut down the Chinese con- the internet is structured and used. ‘‘cyber sovereignty,’’ which emphasizes sulate in Houston because of the tre- The United States has always been a state control over cyberspace and mendous theft of intellectual property leader in this space, and now is the tramples individual freedoms. That is through the Texas Medical Center in time to redouble our efforts to ensure why the United States and our allies my home State, including research and we remain an influential voice in es- must be prepared to advance our own development on the vaccine. Then tablishing the rules of the road. vision for cyberspace. there was a Texas A&M professor being It is critical that the United States The Cyber Diplomacy Act gives the indicted for espionage for giving NASA prioritize our diplomatic efforts in this State Department the necessary tools data to the Chinese. This has to stop. area and work with our partners and to work with our allies and partners to This act, this cyber diplomacy bill, allies to establish agreed-upon norms. stop the spread of misinformation, to will ensure that, at the international To keep the internet open and acces- stop the cyberattacks, and to stop the level, the United States is respected sible, we must push back against coun- imposition of their so-called cyber se- and that we are going to work with our tries that will exploit the internet to curity. allies to provide the norms and stand- pilfer our intellectual property and Madam Speaker, a new ambassador ards that are so desperately needed to hack into our country’s most sensitive will be given the authority to establish better protect our interests and the in- information, and which seek to derail critical cyber norms and standards terests of our allies. international norms. that do not exist today to help define Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- This bill is critical to supporting what is good behavior and what is bad. ance of my time. these key priorities. It authorizes the Let me say that when the SolarWinds Mr. MEEKS. Madam Speaker, I yield Bureau of International Cyberspace attack occurred, in the past, there myself the balance of my time. Policy to lead the State Department’s were no consequences to bad behavior Madam Speaker, H.R. 1251, the Cyber cyber diplomatic efforts, including on with the Russians or the Chinese, and I Diplomacy Act, introduced by my issues relating to international cyber- was very supportive and proud that friend and the ranking member, Mr. security, internet access and freedom, President Biden struck back with sanc- MCCAUL, is bipartisan legislation that and international cyber threats, in- tions against Russia for this bad behav- is essential to America’s national secu- cluding countering terrorists’ use of ior. That is what this office is really all rity and positioning our country to cyberspace. about. meet the current and future threats in This bill also directs the President to Without these clear guidelines, it is cyberspace head-on. devise a strategy related to U.S. en- not possible to mount a strong re- This bill will give the State Depart- gagement with foreign governments on sponse to our adversaries’ destructive ment the tools it needs to further se- international norms with respect to re- behavior. This bill is long overdue. To cure peace, stability, and economic sponsible state behavior in cyberspace. me, it is the last piece in terms of our prosperity for the United States in the I am also pleased that in authorizing cyber role in the Federal Government, cyber realm now and in the future. this office, we make clear bipartisan now taking it to the international Again, I hope all of my colleagues congressional intent that the Bureau of stage with our allies around the world. join both Mr. MCCAUL and myself in International Cyberspace Policy is Madam Speaker, again, I want to supporting this bill, and I yield back comprised of a diverse workforce. Like thank Chairman MEEKS, Mr. LANGEVIN, the balance of my time. the rest of our national security policy and all of the bipartisan cosponsors. establishments, we know that ensuring The recent high-profile attacks remind b 1800 a diverse and inclusive workforce im- us that what happens in cyberspace is The SPEAKER pro tempore. The proves the effectiveness of national se- vitally important to the United States question is on the motion offered by curity activities, and this bill makes and our allies and partners around the the gentleman from New York (Mr. that intent very clear. world. This act will enhance our ability MEEKS) that the House suspend the Madam Speaker, I am pleased to sup- to protect and promote our national se- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1251, as port this critical and, again, bipartisan curity, our ability to compete, and the amended. measure that will reassert American freedoms and ideals America rep- The question was taken. leadership on this important issue, and resents to the world. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the I reserve the balance of my time. A decade ago, we had to determine opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Mr. MCCAUL. Madam Speaker, I what is the cyber role—or maybe even in the affirmative, the ayes have it. yield myself such time as I may con- 15—what the role is of the Federal Gov- Mr. GOOD of Virginia. Madam Speak- sume. ernment. We knew the Department of er, on that I demand the yeas and nays. Madam Speaker, I am pleased the Defense and NSA had great offensive The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- House is considering the Cyber Diplo- capabilities. We needed a civilian agen- ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution macy Act that I reintroduced this Con- cy to work with the private sector to 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. gress with Chairman MEEKS and a share threat information, and that be- Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- strong roster of bipartisan cosponsors. came the beginning of the cybersecu- ther proceedings on this motion are I also want to thank my good friend rity agency at the Department of postponed. from Rhode Island (Mr. LANGEVIN), my Homeland Security. And, of course, the f co-chair on the Congressional Cyberse- FBI investigates. But we have never curity Caucus. Over the past decade, he had any international norms or stand- SUPPORTING PEOPLE OF BELARUS and I have worked very hard to ad- ards or, as the chairman said, the rules AND THEIR DEMOCRATIC ASPI- vance critical cyber legislation like the of the road. RATIONS AND CONDEMNING law that set up the Cybersecurity and This bill, as I said, is long overdue. ELECTION RIGGING AND SUBSE- Infrastructure Security Agency at the The Russians influenced our elections. QUENT VIOLENT CRACKDOWNS Department of Homeland Security. There are, finally, sanctions against ON PEACEFUL PROTESTERS With today’s bill, we are taking the them. But before that, few con- Mr. MEEKS. Madam Speaker, I move protection provided by CISA to the sequences occurred. When the Chinese to suspend the rules and agree to the United States to the international stole 23 million security clearances, in- resolution (H. Res. 124) supporting the stage and, as the chairman mentioned, cluding my own, there was zero re- people of Belarus and their democratic providing rules of the road, which we sponse from the United States of Amer- aspirations and condemning the elec- do not have today. ica. tion rigging and subsequent violent

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:40 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19AP7.062 H19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE April 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1935 crackdowns on peaceful protesters by Belarus, published November 5, 2020, con- independence of Belarus through efforts to the illegitimate Lukashenka regime, cluded that there was ‘‘overwhelming evi- integrate Belarus into a so-called ‘‘Union as amended. dence that the presidential elections of 9 Au- States’’ under the control of Russia; The Clerk read the title of the resolu- gust 2020 [had] been falsified and that mas- Whereas the House of Representatives sive and systematic human rights violations passed the Belarus Democracy, Human tion. [had] been committed by the Belarusian se- Rights, and Sovereignty Act of 2020 with The text of the resolution is as fol- curity forces in response to peaceful dem- unanimous consent, sending a clear message lows: onstrations and protests’’; of overwhelming, bipartisan support for the H. RES. 124 Whereas women have played a leading role democratic movement in Belarus; Whereas the Republic of Belarus held a in peaceful demonstrations across the coun- Whereas the Belarus Democracy, Human presidential election on August 9, 2020, that try, protesting the police brutality and mass Rights, and Sovereignty Act of 2020 was was neither free nor fair; detentions by wearing red and white, car- signed into law via the fiscal year 2021 omni- Whereas the presidential election took rying flowers, and forming ‘‘solidarity bus spending bill, expanding the President’s place without appropriate observation from chains’’; authority to impose sanctions related to local independent groups and international Whereas the information technology (IT) Belarus, including on Russian individuals delegations; industry in Belarus has played a prominent who have undermined Belarus’ sovereignty, role in the democratic movement by de- Whereas since the presidential election, as well as authorizing increased assistance manding an end to violent oppression, as Belarusians have demonstrated their strong to counter internet censorship and surveil- well as creating safe platforms for dem- desire and commitment to a democratic fu- lance technology, support women advocating onstrators to communicate and track people ture by organizing peaceful protests in for freedom and human rights, and support who have been detained or went missing dur- Minsk and across the country; political refugees fleeing the crackdown in ing mass detentions; Whereas Belarusian civil society, led by Belarus, among other things; and Whereas Belarusian authorities have con- Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, has called for Whereas the Belarusian opposition, led by tinually disrupted internet channels in an the resignation of Alyaksandr Lukashenka, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, organized a Day attempt to limit communication among the peaceful transition of power, the organi- of Solidary on February 7, 2020, where coun- demonstrators and targeted lead technology tries, cities, and political and elected lead- zation of new, free, and fair elections and the companies and their employees advocating release of all political prisoners; ers, as well as everyday citizens around the for democracy; world demonstrated their support for the six Whereas Belarusian opposition leaders Whereas Belarusian state-owned television have faced intimidation, harassment, and de- months of historic peaceful protests since channels have encouraged violence against the fraudulent presidential election that tention, including direct threats leading to peaceful demonstrators; the forced exile of Sviatlana took place on August 9, 2020: Now, therefore, Whereas a recent survey of IT specialists be it Tsikhanouskaya in Lithuania as well as the found that 15 percent of IT specialists work- kidnapping and imprisonment of Maria ing in Belarus have already relocated to Resolved, That the House of Representa- Kalesnikava and other opposition leaders; neighboring countries, and over 40 percent of tives— Whereas in the months since the election, IT specialists no longer want to work in (1) finds that the August 9, 2020, presi- Belarusian authorities have arbitrarily de- Belarus, resulting in a devastating loss of dential election in Belarus was neither free tained and brutally assaulted tens of thou- talent for Belarus, possibly permanently nor fair and, therefore, does not recognize sands of peaceful protesters, journalists, and damaging the Belarusian technology indus- the government-announced results or opposition figures, of which hundreds remain try along with the Belarusian economy; Alyaksandr Lukashenka as the legitimate in detention; Whereas hundreds of former law enforce- President of Belarus; Whereas human rights groups have docu- ment officers in Belarus who have defected (2) calls for new free and fair elections mented hundreds of horrific accounts of tor- in defiance of illegal orders to commit under Organization for Security and Co-oper- ture, including sexual violence and rape, human rights violations and cover up crimes ation in Europe observation; along with other instances ill-treatment and against civilians and those who have assisted (3) affirms that the people of Belarus have excessive force used against detainees ar- law enforcement officers in defecting have the right to determine the future of Belarus rested for peaceful protest; faced harassment, financial penalties, arrest, without unwelcome intervention from the Whereas on August 13 and 14, 2020, relatives detention, and other punitive measures; Russian Federation or any outside actors in of detainees held in the infamous Whereas several peaceful demonstrators violation of Belarusian independence and ‘‘Akrestsina’’ detention facility in Minsk re- have died as a result of police violence, in- sovereignty; corded the sounds of ‘‘incessant beatings cluding 31-year-old Roman Bondrenko who (4) condemns the human rights violations which were clearly audible in the street, and was violently beaten by plainclothes police committed by Belarusian authorities, in- numerous voices screaming out in agony officers and, as a result, suffered head inju- cluding against peaceful demonstrators, civil with some begging for mercy’’; ries that resulted in his death; society activists, opposition leaders, stu- Whereas thousands of Belarusians have Whereas Belarusian universities continue dents, educators, employees at state-owned fled to neighboring countries seeking polit- to expel students and dismiss educators and enterprises, medical personnel, and journal- ical asylum; researchers for participating in peaceful pro- ists, and calls for such authorities to halt Whereas independent journalists and the tests; any further acts of violence against civil- free media have faced intimidation, violence, Whereas child protective services have ians; mass arrests and prosecution, with many for- threatened multiple civic activists with ter- (5) calls for the immediate release of all eign journalists being stripped of their ac- mination of parental rights for bringing political prisoners and those unlawfully de- creditation; minor children to peaceful protests; tained in connection with the peaceful dem- Whereas Katsyaryna Andreyeva and Darya Whereas factory workers at state-owned onstrations including independent journal- Chultsovatwo, two journalists who work for enterprises have been continuously harassed ists and family members of United States Belsat, an independent Polish-based satellite for trying to organize independent trade citizens; television station aimed at Belarus, have unions and have been forced to sign political (6) recognizes the sacrifices and bravery of each been sentenced to two years in prison letters opposing sanctions by the European the Belarusian people and the incredible or- simply for reporting live from a rally in Union under threat of termination of their ganization by Belarusian women to peace- Minsk in November 2020; employment; fully demand a free and fair democratic proc- Whereas Ihar Losik, a popular Belarusian Whereas a transatlantic community of leg- ess while enduring the state-sponsored vio- blogger on Telegram, went on a hunger islators has emerged in support of uplifting lence that followed the August 9, 2020, elec- strike for 6 weeks to protest the politically- the democratic aspirations of the Belarusian tion; motivated charges that he helped organize people; (7) calls on Alyaksandr Lukashenka and riots after the fraudulent presidential elec- Whereas international advocacy, including Belarusian authorities to engage in an open tion; by co-host Latvia, succeeded in preventing and constructive dialogue with the opposi- Whereas member states of the Organiza- the illegitimate Government of Belarus from tion members and other stakeholders to tion for Security and Co-operation in Europe hosting the 2021 Ice Hockey World Cham- bring about a peaceful transition of power; (OSCE), of which the United States and pionship; (8) calls for the protection of civil society Belarus are members, invoked paragraph 12 Whereas the United States, the European actors and members of the opposition of the 1991 Moscow Document of the Con- Union, the United Kingdom, and Canada against arbitrary arrest and violence while ference on the Human Dimension of the have enacted sanctions and other punitive conducting peaceful discussions relating to OSCE (Moscow Mechanism) to establish a measures against dozens of individuals and the peaceful transition of power in Belarus; mission of experts to review allegations of entities found responsible for the perpetra- (9) recognizes the Coordination Council es- human rights violations; tion of violence against peaceful demonstra- tablished by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya as a Whereas the OSCE Rapporteur’s Report tors, opposition members, and journalists, legitimate institution to participate in a under the Moscow Mechanism on Alleged among others; dialogue on a peaceful transition of power; Human Rights Violations related to the pres- Whereas Alyaksandr Lukashenka con- (10) urges continued cooperation among idential elections of August 9, 2020, in tinues to undermine the sovereignty and the United States and its transatlantic allies

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The scale of the ropean Union, the United Kingdom, Canada, Belarusian people, led by thousands of and other allies and partners against electoral fraud was unprecedented, as Belarusian authorities who committed women dressed in white and fearless was the violent crackdown by human rights violations and engaged in ac- opposition leaders, including Sviatlana Lukashenka’s cronies afterwards. tivities that resulted in the falsification of Tsikhanouskaya, peacefully took to The reports of peaceful protestors the August 9, 2020, election results; the streets in historic numbers to de- being beaten, tortured, and arbitrarily (12) encourages when considering, in co- mand the right to chart their own detained and killed are appalling. In a ordination with transatlantic partners, the democratic future, a future free of cowardly attempt to conceal their hei- sanctioning of Belarusian state-owned com- Lukashenka’s dictatorial grip. nous crimes, the regime has repressed panies that have directly violated the rights Tragically, but unsurprisingly, these independent media, disrupted internet of their workers as a result of their partici- peaceful protestors were met with the access, and expelled and detained pation in or in connection to the ongoing same brutal, violent tactics that have democratic movement in Belarus that the countless journalists. Administration take into consideration the defined Lukashenka’s nearly three-dec- Given this despicable human rights potential implications of making these com- ades-long rule. In his desperate at- situation in Belarus, I commend the panies more vulnerable to takeovers by Rus- tempt to cling to power, thousands Biden administration’s decision today sian or Chinese state-owned companies; were beaten, injured, and illegally de- to renew sanctions against nine (13) calls on the transatlantic community tained without due process by security Belarusian state-owned enterprises. to review and consider reassessing any finan- forces. Meanwhile, critical access to Despite the terror inflicted upon cial assistance that supports the the internet, international broad- them, the Belarusian people have re- Lukashenka regime, including participation casting, and other forms of commu- fused to relent. They continue to de- in state debt issuances or procurement con- nication and expression were cut off to mand a free and fair vote. Their cour- tracts; (14) supports increasing funds available for suppress the dissent, control the flow age is truly inspiring. foreign assistance to Belarusian civil society of information, and prevent the opposi- This resolution reminds the corrupt groups as well as legal assistance for activ- tion from organizing any further. Lukashenka regime that the United ists and independent journalists, among oth- But the resolve of the Belarusian States Congress supports the people of ers, as called for in the Belarus Democracy, people, the brave, peaceful protestors, Belarus. We echo their calls for the im- Human Rights, and Sovereignty Act of 2020; the opposition in exile, and the vibrant mediate release of more than 300 polit- (15) urges the President to provide the Belarusian diaspora has not wavered. ical prisoners and all of those unlaw- United States Agency for Global Media with The resolve of the United States, our fully detained by the regime. We also a surge capacity (as such term is defined in allies, and this body must not waver ei- join them in demanding new, free, and section 316 of the United States Inter- ther. fair elections to be held in Belarus. national Broadcasting Act of 1994 (22 U.S.C. Madam Speaker, I urge all of my col- 6216)) for programs and activities in Belarus, With the passing of this resolution, including to protect the brave independent the House shines a spotlight on the il- leagues to support this measure, and I journalists reporting from within Belarus as legitimacy of the Lukashenka regime reserve the balance of my time. called for in the Belarus Democracy, Human and his abhorrent human rights viola- Mr. MEEKS. Madam Speaker, I yield Rights, and Sovereignty Act of 2020; tions. 3 minutes to the gentleman from Mas- (16) calls for an international investigation We must continue to build on the sachusetts (Mr. KEATING), the distin- into the human rights abuses committed work of the Belarus Democracy, guished chair of the Subcommittee on during and after the August 9, 2020, presi- Human Rights, and Sovereignty Act of Europe, Energy, the Environment and dential election; and 2020, an effort led by another distin- Cyber; an esteemed member of the For- (17) continues to support the aspirations of eign Affairs Committee; and the author the people of Belarus for democracy, human guished member of the House Foreign rights, and the rule of law, and reaffirms Affairs Committee and, as indicated by of this important bill. that the fulfillment of such aspirations is Ranking Member MCCAUL, a longtime Mr. KEATING. Madam Speaker, I critical to ensuring the continued strength champion for human rights in Belarus, thank the chairman of the Foreign Af- of Belarusian sovereignty and territorial in- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. We thank fairs Committee, my friend, GREGORY tegrity. him for his work. MEEKS of New York, for yielding and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- By passing this good, bipartisan reso- for his leadership on this issue. ant to the rule, the gentleman from lution, the House will strengthen its I also thank the ranking member, my New York (Mr. MEEKS) and the gen- longstanding commitment and record friend and colleague, MICHAEL MCCAUL tleman from Texas (Mr. MCCAUL) each on democracy and human rights. We of Texas, for his support and leader- will control 20 minutes. will continue to demonstrate that we ship. I also thank the longtime leader The Chair recognizes the gentleman stand in solidarity with the freedom- of this cause, Representative CHRIS from New York. loving Belarusians, who continue to SMITH, for his support. I thank them struggle for their fundamental demo- both for their bipartisan support. GENERAL LEAVE Madam Speaker, I rise in support of Mr. MEEKS. Madam Speaker, I ask cratic and human rights every day. We do this hand in hand with our allies H. Res. 124. unanimous consent that all Members Today marks just over 8 months may have 5 legislative days in which to and partners across the Atlantic. Madam Speaker, I stand today not since an openly fraudulent presidential revise and extend their remarks and in- only to support this measure, but in election took place in Belarus. In that clude extraneous material on H. Res. support of democracy and the sanctity time, Belarusians have made it clear 124. of the democratic process and soli- by marching in the street en masse, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there darity with the people of Belarus. with a pronounced leadership of brave objection to the request of the gen- This is a very important resolution. I women, that they want and need de- tleman from New York? support it and I urge all of my col- mocracy in Belarus. There was no objection. leagues to do the same. Despite the peaceful nature of these Mr. MEEKS. Madam Speaker, I yield Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- events, protestors have been beaten myself such time as I may consume. ance of my time. and arrested, and opposition leaders Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- Mr. MCCAUL. Madam Speaker, I have either been forced out of the port of H. Res. 124. yield myself such time as I may con- country, like Sviatlana This resolution, introduced by the sume. Tsikhanouskaya; or jailed, like Maria chair of the Subcommittee on Europe, Madam Speaker, I am honored to join Kalesnikava. Energy, the Environment and Cyber, my colleagues today to express our This resolution, inspired by the cour- Mr. KEATING, my good friend, is an ex- support for the people of Belarus and age of those taking to the streets to de- cellent measure that solidifies this their democratic aspirations. fend democracy, makes it clear to the body’s already strong bipartisan sup- There is no question that Alyaksandr people of Belarus and to the inter- port for the people of Belarus. I also Lukashenka rigged the presidential national community that the United

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The resolution also strongly con- that I first authored the Belarus De- Madam Speaker, I urge passage, and demns the heinous human rights viola- mocracy Act in the year 2004. It was I yield back the balance of my time. tions that have been committed by enacted into law and reauthorized in Belarusian authorities and underlines 2006 and 2011. What it did was focus on b 1815 that Belarus is a sovereign nation, denying visas to human rights abusers Mr. MEEKS. Madam Speaker, I join whose people have the right to self-de- and made people who are singled out with Ranking Member MCCAUL that termination. ineligible for participating in our econ- this resolution makes it clear that the As chairman of the House Foreign omy. United States will not be silent on Affairs Subcommittee on Europe, En- In retaliation, I was told I could not human rights violations as perpetrated ergy, the Environment and Cyber, I visit Belarus. I was denied a visa re- by the illegitimate Lukashenko regime held a hearing in March, where we peatedly. I finally got there twice and and we stand with the Belarusian peo- heard firsthand from presidential can- raised human rights issues with ple in their peaceful fight for democ- didate Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya Lukashenka himself. racy. I hope all join in supporting this about the unprecedented violence and Let me just say that a resolution like resolution. verbal, physical, emotional, and sexual this has real impact. Just last week, as Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- assault of peaceful protestors. In their a result of an outcry from human ance of my time. fight for democracy, the Belarusian rights organizations, the government The SPEAKER pro tempore. The people have endured unprecedented re- released Tatsiana Hatsura-Yavorska, question is on the motion offered by pression and many protestors have the director of the Watch Docs Film the gentleman from New York (Mr. been left severely wounded, and at Festival in Belarus, and they dropped MEEKS) that the House suspend the least eight have been murdered by this the charges because of the outcry. rules and agree to the resolution, H. reprehensible regime. Again, I want to thank Mr. KEATING, Res. 124, as amended. Madam Speaker, this resolution is a the chairman, for doing this. The question was taken; and the vital signal of support for the demo- Let me remind my colleagues, too, Speaker pro tempore announced that cratic movement in Belarus, that their that the Russians continue to play a the ayes appeared to have it. sacrifice will not be forgotten, and very, very destructive role in the coun- Mr. GRIFFITH. Madam Speaker, on their calls for recognition will not go try. This past week alone, Russian au- that I demand the yeas and nays. unanswered. thorities detained Yuras Zyankovich, a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Madam Speaker, I urge my col- Belarusian lawyer and U.S. citizen. ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution leagues to pass this resolution and send Madam Speaker, I urge passage. 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. a clear message that the United States Mr. MEEKS. Madam Speaker, I re- Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- is paying close attention to the human serve the balance of my time. ther proceedings on this motion are rights situation in Belarus and will Mr. MCCAUL. Madam Speaker, I postponed. continue to support the people of yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Belarus in their fight for a new, free, Michigan (Mr. MEIJER), a member of f and fair election. the Foreign Affairs Committee. YOUNG AFRICAN LEADERS Mr. MCCAUL. Madam Speaker, I Mr. MEIJER. Madam Speaker, I rise INITIATIVE ACT OF 2021 yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from today in support of H. Res. 124, a reso- Mr. MEEKS. Madam Speaker, I move New Jersey (Mr. SMITH), the ranking lution to support the people of Belarus member of the Foreign Affairs Sub- in their efforts against corruption and to suspend the rules and pass the bill committee on Africa, Global Health, kleptocracy. (H.R. 965) to establish a comprehensive and Global Human Rights; and also the On August 9, 2020, Belarus held a United States Government initiative to author of the Belarus Democracy, presidential election marred by cred- build the capacity of young leaders and Human Rights, and Sovereignty Act ible reports of widespread election ma- entrepreneurs in Africa, and for other that was signed into law last year. nipulation. Not surprisingly, the purposes, as amended. Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam Belarusian dictator, Alyaksandr The Clerk read the title of the bill. Speaker, I thank my good friend for Lukashenka, who has ruled with an The text of the bill is as follows: yielding and for his leadership, as well iron fist for nearly three decades, com- H.R. 965 as Chairman MEEKS. I especially want manded an authoritarian 80 percent of Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- to thank Chairman KEATING for au- the vote. resentatives of the United States of America in thoring this very, very important reso- Since August, Belarusians have Congress assembled, lution and for his hearing that he held taken to the streets peacefully to ex- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. in March on the situation in Belarus. press their desire for self-determina- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Young Afri- Madam Speaker, the resolution con- tion. Instead of heeding their calls, the can Leaders Initiative Act of 2021’’ or ‘‘YALI demns Alyaksandr Lukashenka’s ongo- regime has responded with extreme vi- Act of 2021’’. ing and ever-worsening brutality and olence, arbitrary detention, torture, SEC. 2. SENSE OF CONGRESS. crackdown on peaceful protestors. and other systematic violations of It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the Young African Leaders Initiative, As my colleagues know, the leading human rights. opposition presidential candidate, launched in 2010, is a signature effort to in- This resolution sends a clear message vest in the next generation of African lead- Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, who almost that we in Congress support the ers; certainly won the election in August Belarusian people and their aspirations (2) Africa is a continent of strategic impor- and helped form the Coordination for democracy, human rights, and the tance and it is vital for the United States to Council as a means to seek a peaceful rule of law. support strong and enduring partnerships transition of power, needs our con- Madam Speaker, I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote with the next generation of African leaders; sistent and robust support and encour- from all of my colleagues. Passage of and agement. this resolution will send a message (3) the United States Government should Today, Ms. Tsikhanouskaya is in that we in Congress stand against the prioritize investments to build the capacity exile in Lithuania, where she continues of emerging young African leaders in sub-Sa- violent crackdown of the Lukashenka haran Africa, including through efforts to to rally the Belarusian people and the regime and stand with the people of enhance leadership skills, encourage entre- world and to demand democracy and Belarus. preneurship, strengthen public administra- human rights for her nation, no matter Mr. MEEKS. Madam Speaker, I re- tion and the role of civil society, and con- how long it takes. serve the balance of my time. nect young African leaders continentally and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:40 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19AP7.066 H19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H1938 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 19, 2021 globally across the private, civic, and public (i) other alumni of the Mandela Wash- New York (Mr. MEEKS) and the gentle- sectors. ington Fellowship for Young African Lead- woman from Missouri (Mrs. WAGNER) SEC. 3. YOUNG AFRICAN LEADERS INITIATIVE ers; each will control 20 minutes. PROGRAM. (ii) alumni of programs at regional leader- The Chair recognizes the gentleman (a) IN GENERAL.—There is established in ship centers established in accordance with from New York. the Department of State the Young African subsection (d); and GENERAL LEAVE Leaders Initiative (‘‘YALI’’) program. (iii) United States and like-minded diplo- Mr. MEEKS. Madam Speaker, I ask (b) PURPOSE.—The YALI program shall matic missions, business leaders, and others seek to build the capacity of young African as appropriate. unanimous consent that all Members leaders in sub-Saharan Africa in the areas of (3) IMPLEMENTATION.—To carry out this have 5 legislative days in which to re- business, civic engagement, or public admin- subsection, the Secretary of State, in coordi- vise and extend their remarks and in- istration, including through efforts to— nation with the Administrator of the United clude extraneous material on H.R. 965. (1) support young African leaders by offer- States Agency for International Develop- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ing professional development, training, and ment and the heads of other relevant Federal objection to the request of the gen- networking opportunities, particularly in departments and agencies shall seek to part- tleman from New York? the areas of leadership, innovation, civic en- ner with the private sector to pursue public- There was no objection. gagement, elections, human rights, entrepre- private partnerships, leverage private sector Mr. MEEKS. I yield myself such time neurship, good governance, and public ad- expertise, expand networking opportunities, and identify funding opportunities as well as as I may consume. ministration; and Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- (2) provide increased economic and tech- fellowship and employment opportunities for nical assistance to young African leaders to participants in the YALI program. port of H.R. 965, the YALI Act of 2021, promote economic growth and strengthen (f) IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.—Not later than introduced by Representatives KAREN ties between United States and African busi- 180 days after the date of the enactment of BASS and CHRIS SMITH. nesses. this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordina- Since 2010 the Young African Leaders (c) FELLOWSHIPS.—The YALI program shall tion with the Administrator of the United Initiative has been building the next award fellowships under the Mandela Wash- States Agency for International Develop- generation of Africa’s youth to lead the ington Fellowship for Young African Leaders ment and the heads of other relevant Federal way in civic engagement, entrepre- departments and agencies, shall submit to program to young African leaders ages 18 to neurship, and business development. 35 who have demonstrated strong capabili- the appropriate congressional committees a plan for implementing the YALI program, We must remember that by 2050, al- ties in entrepreneurship, innovation, public most one-third of the world’s popu- service, and leadership, and who have had a including the following: positive impact in their communities, orga- (1) A description of clearly defined pro- lation will be in Africa, and the United nizations, or institutions. gram goals, targets, and planned outcomes States must continue to forge strong (d) REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CENTERS.—The for each year and for the duration of imple- ties with our African partners and cul- YALI program shall seek to establish re- mentation of the program. tivate its youth for a future of prin- gional leadership centers in sub-Saharan Af- (2) A strategy to monitor and evaluate the cipled leadership. rica to offer training to young African lead- program and progress made toward achieving By helping Africa’s young leaders, ers ages 18 to 35 who have demonstrated such goals, targets, and planned outcomes. YALI remains an important avenue for strong capabilities in entrepreneurship, in- (3) A strategy to ensure the program is pro- moting United States foreign policy goals in promoting U.S. foreign policy goals in novation, public service and leadership, and Africa. It will be key in strengthening who have had a positive impact in their com- Africa, including ensuring that the program munities, organizations, or institutions. is clearly branded and paired with robust our partnerships with African coun- (e) ACTIVITIES.— public diplomacy efforts. tries that are working to create the (1) UNITED STATES-BASED ACTIVITIES.—The (g) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after pathway for Africa’s youth to make Secretary of State, in coordination with the the date of the enactment of this Act, and positive and enduring impacts on their Administrator for the United States Agency annually thereafter for 5 years, the Sec- communities. for International Development and the heads retary of State, in coordination with the Ad- If passed, H.R. 965 will provide a ministrator of the United States Agency for of other relevant Federal departments and strong mandate for the implementa- agencies, shall oversee all United States- International Development, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees tion and congressional oversight of based activities carried out under the YALI YALI and its key initiatives, including program, including the following: and publish in a publicly accessible, inter- (A) The participation of Mandela Wash- net–based form, a report on the following: the U.S.-based Mandela Washington ington fellows in a six-week Leadership In- (1) The progress made toward achieving the Fellowship and the Regional Leader- stitute at a United States university or col- goals, targets, and planned outcomes de- ship Centers established throughout lege in business, civic engagement, or public scribed in subsection (f)(1), including an sub-Saharan Africa. management, including academic sessions, overview of the program implemented in the This, too, is a very important bill. I site visits, professional networking opportu- previous year and an estimated number of support it and urge my colleagues to do nities, leadership training, community serv- beneficiaries. (2) An assessment of how the YALI pro- the same. With that, I reserve the bal- ice, and organized cultural activities. ance of my time. (B) The participation by Mandela Wash- gram is contributing to and promoting United States-Africa relations, particularly Mrs. WAGNER. I yield myself such ington fellows in an annual Mandela Wash- time as I may consume. ington Fellowship Summit, to provide such in areas of increased private sector invest- Fellows the opportunity to meet with United ment, trade promotion, support to civil soci- Madam Speaker, I rise in support of States leaders from the private, public, and ety, improved public administration, and H.R. 965, the Young African Leaders non-profit sectors. fostering entrepreneurship and youth em- Initiative Act, led by Representative (2) AFRICA-BASED ACTIVITIES.—The Sec- powerment. BASS and Representative SMITH. retary of State, in coordination with the Ad- (3) Recommendations for improvements or YALI provides fellowship opportuni- ministrator for the United States Agency for changes to the program and implementation ties at U.S. universities and other plan, if any, that would improve their effec- International Development and the heads of training programs at Regional Leader- other relevant Federal departments and tiveness during subsequent years of imple- mentation of the program. ship Centers throughout sub-Saharan agencies, should continue to support YALI Africa on leadership skills, entrepre- programs in sub-Saharan Africa, including (h) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- the following: TEES DEFINED.—In this section, the term neurship, and effective public adminis- (A) Access to continued leadership training ‘‘appropriate congressional committees’’ tration. and other professional development opportu- means— Not only is this an investment in fu- nities for Mandela Washington Fellowship (1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ture generations of African leaders, but for Young African Leaders alumni upon their the Committee on Appropriations of the this is also effective diplomacy. At a return to their home countries, including on- House of Representatives; and time when the Chinese Communist line courses, technical assistance, and access (2) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Party is ramping up exchange pro- to funding. grams across the continent and estab- (B) Training for young African leaders at Senate. (i) SUNSET.—The requirements of this sec- lishing Confucius Institutes, programs regional leadership centers established in ac- tion shall terminate on the date that is 5 cordance with subsection (d), and through like YALI are critical to providing al- years after the date of the enactment of this online and in-person courses offered by such ternate opportunities. Act. centers. I urge my colleagues to support this (C) Opportunities for networking and en- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- important measure. I yield back the gagement with— ant to the rule, the gentleman from balance of my time.

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Madam Speaker, I Fellowship Summit held in Washington, D.C., The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the rise on behalf of Ms. BASS, the author which will provide an opportunity to meet with opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being of this legislation, the Young African U.S. leaders from the private, public, and in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Leaders Initiative Act of 2021. NGO sectors. Mr. GRIFFITH. Madam Speaker, on The chairman has described the bill. The YALI program was built on the premise that I demand the yeas and nays. This is an important piece of legisla- of young leaders strengthening their knowl- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tion, as we help try to nourish and de- edge and skills at U.S. institutions, connecting ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution velop the next generation of African with other Africans from different regions and 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. leadership. countries in Africa, and ensuring young lead- Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- This is an important initiative for ers can harness their skills and take them ther proceedings on this motion are the United States to build on those back to their home countries while strength- postponed. ties, to build those bridges. I commend ening their own business, public, and civic f Congresswoman BASS for her leader- spaces. ship on the YALI program and for this The YALI Act of 2021 would also continue PROTECTION OF SAUDI legislation. I urge its passage. I will in- to allow the United States to support and help DISSIDENTS ACT OF 2021 clude the full statement of Ms. BASS in strengthen the Africa-based component of the Mr. MEEKS. Madam Speaker, I move the RECORD. program including: to suspend the rules and pass the bill Mr. MEEKS. Madam Speaker, I will Quality leadership training, professional de- (H.R. 1392) to protect Saudi dissidents just say quickly thanks to Representa- velopment, networking, and online courses for in the United States, and for other pur- tives BASS and CHRIS SMITH. This will Mandela Washington Fellowship alumni when poses, as amended. help build the next generation of Afri- they return to their home countries; The Clerk read the title of the bill. ca’s youth. I hope all my colleagues Opportunities for networking with alumni of The text of the bill is as follows: will join me in voting for this very im- the Mandela Washington Fellowship; alumni of H.R. 1392 portant bill. participants at the YALI Regional Leadership Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- I yield back the balance of my time. Centers; and American and African profes- resentatives of the United States of America in Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise in sionals and experts; and Congress assembled, support of H.R. 965, the Young African Lead- Opportunities through the United States Afri- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ers Initiative Act of 2021, introduced by my ca Development Foundation to facilitate pro- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Protection good friend and Chairwoman of the Africa, fessional development and sharing of exper- of Saudi Dissidents Act of 2021’’. Global Health, and Human Rights Sub- tise in the home countries of Mandela Wash- SEC. 2. FINDINGS. committee, Congresswoman KAREN BASS. Her ington Fellowship alumni and throughout the Congress finds the following: leadership both on the House Foreign Affairs African continent. (1) Jamal Khashoggi, a United States resi- Committee and on this bill is unparalleled, and Through the implementation of the YALI Act dent, Saudi journalist, and Washington Post I am honored to speak on her behalf today. of 2021, the United States will: columnist, was killed and dismembered in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey on I also wish to thank Chairman MEEKS and Promote U.S. policy goals in Africa by pro- October 2, 2018. ranking Member MCCAUL for bringing this im- viding tools and resources to help young Afri- (2) At the time of his murder, Khashoggi portant legislation to the House floor. can leaders develop important skills and con- was living in Virginia under an ‘‘O’’ visa and The YALI Act of 2021, is a bipartisan bill nections through online campaigns and public was in the process of applying for a perma- that seeks to build the capacity of young Afri- diplomacy initiatives; and establish a system nent residency. can leaders in Africa in the areas of civic en- for monitoring, evaluating, and continued im- (3) A report by the Office of the Director of gagement, entrepreneurship, and business de- provement of the YALI program. National Intelligence (ODNI) found that velopment by: The bipartisan support of H.R. 965 shows Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Muhammad bin Offering professional development and a that this bill is critical to U.S. national security. Salman approved an operation in Istanbul, Turkey to capture or kill Khashoggi. global network to share expertise, including in It also highlights that our relationship with Afri- (4) The assessment of the ODNI was based the areas of civic leadership, elections, human ca is a priority, and we want to continue to re- on ‘‘the Crown Prince’s control of decision- rights, good governance, and public manage- build and strengthen our partnership in trade making in the Kingdom, the direct involve- ment; and investment, peace and security, and ment of a key adviser and members of Mu- Providing increased economic and technical human rights and good governance, because hammad bin Salman’s protective detail in assistance to young leaders and entre- it is in the best interest of the United States the operation, and the Crown Prince’s sup- preneurs; and strengthening business and and Africa. port for using violent measures to silence economic ties between the United States and Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. I rise in support dissidents abroad’’. H.R. 965, of which I am a cosponsor, intro- (5) The report also reiterates that ‘‘the the continent; Crown Prince has had absolute control of the Awarding Mandela Washington Fellowships duced by my friend and colleague, chair- Kingdom’s security and intelligence organi- to young leaders who have had a positive im- woman of the Africa Subcommittee, KAREN zations’’ since 2017. pact in their communities and demonstrated BASS, to strengthen and formalize our Young SEC. 3. RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFERS OF DE- strong capabilities in entrepreneurship, innova- African Leaders Initiative program. FENSE ARTICLES AND SERVICES, DE- tion, public service, and leadership; The YALI program identifies and invites SIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SERV- Establishing regional leadership centers in ICES, AND MAJOR DEFENSE EQUIP- young leaders from across the African con- MENT TO SAUDI ARABIA. sub-Saharan Africa allowing young leaders to tinent to participate in training programs that (a) INITIAL PERIOD.—During the 120-day pe- strengthen their skills and aptitude in entrepre- enhance their leadership skills. Among these riod beginning on the date of the enactment neurship, innovation, public service, and lead- individuals, some are selected to participate in of this Act, the President may not sell, au- ership. the Mandela Washington Fellowship here in thorize a license for the export of, or other- The YALI program has two vital components the United States. wise transfer any defense articles or defense that will be carried out by participants in the I have met and spoken with YALI leaders services, design and construction services, or program. The U.S.-based component led by who have participated in the Mandela Fellow- major defense equipment under the Arms Ex- the Secretary of State, in coordination with the ship program through Rutgers University in my port Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.) to an intelligence, internal security, or law en- Administrator for USAID will include the fol- home state of New Jersey. They are the lead- forcement agency or instrumentality of the lowing: ers of tomorrow. Government of Saudi Arabia, or to any per- The Mandela Washington Fellows will par- I urge all of my colleagues to join me in son acting as an agent of or on behalf of such ticipate in a six-week Leadership Institute at a supporting this legislation, and again, thank agency or instrumentality. U.S.-based university or college focusing on you to Chairwoman BASS for her leadership. (b) SUBSEQUENT PERIODS.—

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(1) IN GENERAL.—During the 120-day period (1) Section 6 of the Arms Export Control take in response to the use of diplomatic cre- beginning after the end of the 120-day period Act (22 U.S.C. 2756) states that ‘‘no transfers dentials, visas, or covered facilities described described in subsection (a), and each 120-day or letters of offer may be issued, no credits in paragraph (1). period thereafter, the President may not or guarantees may be extended, and no ex- (c) FORM.—The report required by sub- sell, authorize a license for the export of, or port licenses may be issued under this Act section (a) and the certification and report otherwise transfer any defense articles or with respect to any country determined by required by subsection (b) shall be submitted services, design and construction services, or the President to be engaged in a consistent in unclassified form but may contain a clas- major defense equipment under the Arms Ex- pattern of acts of intimidation or harass- sified annex. port Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.), re- ment directed against individuals in the (d) WAIVER.— gardless of the amount of such articles, serv- United States’’. (1) IN GENERAL.—The President may waive ices, or equipment, to an intelligence, inter- (2) Section 6 of the Arms Export Control the restrictions in this section if the Presi- nal security, or law enforcement agency or Act further requires the President to report dent submits to the appropriate congres- instrumentality of the Government of Saudi any such determination promptly to the sional committees a report not later than 15 Arabia, or to any person acting as an agent Speaker of the House of Representatives, the days before the granting of such waiver that of or on behalf of such agency or instrumen- Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House contains— tality, unless the President has submitted to of Representatives, and to the chairman of (A) a determination of the President that the chairman and ranking member of the ap- the Committee on Foreign Relations of the such a waiver is in the vital national secu- propriate congressional committees a certifi- Senate. rity interests of the United States; and cation described in paragraph (2). (b) REPORT.—Not later than 60 days after (B) a detailed justification for the use of (2) CERTIFICATION.—A certification de- the date of the enactment of this Act, the such waiver and the reasons why the restric- scribed in this paragraph is a certification President shall submit to the appropriate tions in this section cannot be met. that contains a determination of the Presi- congressional committees a report on— (2) FORM.—The report required by this sub- dent that, during the 120-day period pre- (1) whether any official of the Government section shall be submitted in unclassified ceding the date of submission of the certifi- of Saudi Arabia engaged in a consistent pat- form, but may contain a classified annex. cation, the United States Government has tern of acts of intimidation or harassment (e) SUNSET.—This section shall terminate directed against Jamal Khashoggi or any in- not determined that the Government of on the date that is 3 years after the date of dividual in the United States; and Saudi Arabia has conducted any of the fol- the enactment of this Act. (2) whether any United States-origin de- lowing activities: (f) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: fense articles were used in the activities de- (A) Forced repatriation, intimidation, or (1) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- scribed in paragraph (1). killing of dissidents in other countries. TEES.—The term ‘‘appropriate congressional (c) FORM.—The report required by sub- committees’’ means— (B) The unjust imprisonment in Saudi Ara- section (b) shall be submitted in unclassified bia of United States citizens or aliens law- (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and form but may contain a classified annex. the Permanent Select Committee on Intel- fully admitted for permanent residence or (d) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- the prohibition on these individuals and ligence of the House of Representatives; and TEES DEFINED.—In this section, the term (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations their family members from exiting Saudi ‘‘appropriate congressional committees’’ and the Select Committee on Intelligence of Arabia. means— the Senate. (C) Torture of detainees in the custody of (1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and (2) COVERED FACILITY.—The term ‘‘covered the Government of Saudi Arabia. the Permanent Select Committee on Intel- facility’’ means a diplomatic or consular fa- (c) EXCEPTION.—The restrictions in this ligence of the House of Representatives; and cility of Saudi Arabia in the United States. section shall not apply with respect to the (2) the Committee on Foreign Relations (3) COVERED PERSON.—The term ‘‘covered sale, authorization of a license for export, or and the Select Committee on Intelligence of person’’ means a national of Saudi Arabia transfer of any defense articles or services, the Senate. credentialed to a covered facility. design and construction services, or major SEC. 5. REPORT AND CERTIFICATION WITH RE- defense equipment under the Arms Export SPECT TO SAUDI DIPLOMATS AND SEC. 6. REPORT ON THE DUTY TO WARN OBLIGA- Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.) for use DIPLOMATIC FACILITIES IN THE TION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE in— UNITED STATES. UNITED STATES. (1) the defense of the territory of Saudi (a) REPORT.—Not later than 120 days after (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that Intel- Arabia from external threats; or the date of the enactment of this Act, the ligence Community Directive 191 provides (2) the defense of United States military or President shall submit to the appropriate that— diplomatic personnel or United States facili- congressional committees a report covering (1) when an element of the intelligence ties located in Saudi Arabia. the three-year period preceding such date of community of the United States collects or (d) WAIVER.— enactment regarding whether and to what acquires credible and specific information in- (1) IN GENERAL.—The President may waive extent covered persons used diplomatic cre- dicating an impending threat of intentional the restrictions in this section if the Presi- dentials, visas, or covered facilities to facili- killing, serious bodily injury, or kidnapping dent submits to the appropriate congres- tate monitoring, tracking, surveillance, or directed at a person, the agency must ‘‘warn sional committees a report not later than 15 harassment of, or harm to, other nationals of the intended victim or those responsible for days before the granting of such waiver that Saudi Arabia living in the United States. protecting the intended victim, as appro- contains— (b) CERTIFICATION.— priate’’ unless an applicable waiver of the (A) a determination of the President that (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 120 days duty is granted by the appropriate official such a waiver is in the vital national secu- after the date of the enactment of this Act, within the element; and rity interests of the United States; and and each 120-day period thereafter, the Presi- (2) when issues arise with respect to wheth- (B) a detailed justification for the use of dent shall, if the President determines that er the threat information rises to the thresh- such is the case, submit to the appropriate such waiver and the reasons why the restric- old of ‘‘duty to warn’’, the directive calls for congressional committees a certification tions in this section cannot be met. resolution in favor of warning the intended that the United States Government has not (2) FORM.—The report required by this sub- victim. determined covered persons to be using dip- section shall be submitted in unclassified (b) REPORT.—Not later than 90 days after lomatic credentials, visas, or covered facili- form, but may contain a classified annex. the date of the enactment of this Act, the ties to facilitate serious harassment of, or (e) SUNSET.—This section shall terminate Director of National Intelligence, in coordi- on the date that is 3 years after the date of harm to, other nationals of Saudi Arabia liv- nation with the heads of other relevant the enactment of this Act. ing in the United States during the time pe- United States intelligence agencies, shall (f) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- riod covered by each such certification. submit to the appropriate congressional TEES DEFINED.—In this section, the term (2) FAILURE TO SUBMIT CERTIFICATION.—If committees a report with respect to— ‘‘appropriate congressional committees’’ the President does not submit a certification (1) whether and how the intelligence com- means— under paragraph (1), the President shall— munity fulfilled its duty to warn Jamal (1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the (A) close one or more covered facilities for Khashoggi of threats to his life and liberty Permanent Select Committee on Intel- such period of time until the President does pursuant to Intelligence Community Direc- ligence, and the Committee on Armed Serv- submit such a certification; and tive 191; and ices of the House of Representatives; and (B) submit to the appropriate congres- (2) in the case of the intelligence commu- (2) the Committee on Foreign Relations, sional committee a report that contains— nity not fulfilling its duty to warn as de- the Select Committee on Intelligence, and (i) a detailed explanation of why the Presi- scribed in paragraph (1), why the intelligence the Committee on Armed Services of the dent is unable to make such a certification; community did not fulfill this duty. Senate. (ii) a list and summary of engagements of (c) FORM.—The report required by sub- SEC. 4. REPORT ON CONSISTENT PATTERN OF the United States Government with the Gov- section (b) shall be submitted in unclassified ACTS OF INTIMIDATION OR HARASS- ernment of Saudi Arabia regarding the use of form but may contain a classified annex. MENT DIRECTED AGAINST INDIVID- diplomatic credentials, visas, or covered fa- (d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: UALS IN THE UNITED STATES. cilities described in paragraph (1); and (1) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- (iii) a description of actions the United TEES.—The term ‘‘appropriate congressional lowing: States Government has taken or intends to committees’’ means—

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:40 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19AP7.030 H19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE April 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1941 (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and to defend the United States military, Mrs. WAGNER. I yield myself such the Permanent Select Committee on Intel- diplomatic personnel, or facilities in time as I may consume. ligence of the House of Representatives; and the kingdom. Madam Speaker, I want to thank (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations It is important that the United Chairman MEEKS and Representative and the Select Committee on Intelligence of CONNOLLY for working on this com- the Senate. States stands clear on these matters, promise text for the Protection of (2) DUTY TO WARN.—The term ‘‘duty to speaking loudly in defense of human warn’’ has the meaning given that term in rights and taking action when they are Saudi Dissidents Act that strikes an Intelligence Community Directive 191, as in grossly violated. important balance. effect on July 21, 2015. I ask the support of all my colleagues The bill we are voting on today (3) INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY.—The term to vote for this bill. shows that we can strongly advocate ‘‘intelligence community’’ has the meaning Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- for human rights in Saudi Arabia and given such term in section 3(4) of the Na- ance of my time. for its nationals abroad without leav- tional Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003(4)). HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ing Saudi Arabia and Americans in the (4) RELEVANT UNITED STATES INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, region vulnerable to threats from Iran AGENCY.—The term ‘‘relevant United States Washington, DC, April 16, 2021. and other malign actors. This bill intelligence agency’’ means any element of Hon. ADAM B. SCHIFF, the intelligence community that may have shows we can protect our values and House Permanent Select Committee on Intel- our security interests at the same possessed intelligence reporting regarding ligence, House of Representatives, Wash- threats to Jamal Khashoggi. time. ington, DC. I urge all Members to support this SEC. 7. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EF- DEAR CHAIRMAN SCHIFF: I am writing to FECTS. you concerning H.R. 1392, Protection of legislation. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the Saudi Dissidents Act of 2021. I appreciate I yield back the balance of my time. purpose of complying with the Statutory your willingness to work cooperatively on Mr. MEEKS. Madam Speaker, I yield Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be deter- this legislation. 3 minutes to the gentleman from Vir- mined by reference to the latest statement I acknowledge that provisions of the bill ginia (Mr. CONNOLLY), distinguished titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legisla- fall within the jurisdiction of the House Per- president of the NATO Parliamentary tion’’ for this Act, submitted for printing in manent Select Committee on Intelligence Assembly, esteemed member of the the Congressional Record by the Chairman of under House Rule X, and that your Com- Foreign Affairs Committee, and author the House Budget Committee, provided that mittee will forgo action on H.R. 1392 to expe- such statement has been submitted prior to of this important bill. dite floor consideration. I further acknowl- Mr. CONNOLLY. I thank, again, my the vote on passage. edge that the inaction of your Committee good friend Mr. MEEKS, the distin- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- with respect to the bill does not waive any guished chairman of the Foreign Af- ant to the rule, the gentleman from future jurisdictional claim over the matters fairs Committee; Mr. MCCAUL, the New York (Mr. MEEKS) and the gentle- contained in the bill that fall within your ju- risdiction. I will also support the appoint- ranking member; and my good friend woman from Missouri (Mrs. WAGNER) ment of House Permanent Select Committee from Missouri (Mrs. WAGNER) for their each will control 20 minutes. on Intelligence conferees during any House- support on this bipartisan effort. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Senate conference convened on this legisla- We cannot sit idly by in this body from New York. tion. and watch an American resident, my GENERAL LEAVE Lastly, I will ensure that our exchange of constituent, brutally murdered and dis- Mr. MEEKS. I ask unanimous con- letters is included in the Congressional Record during floor consideration of the bill. membered in the consulate of Saudi sent that all Members have 5 legisla- Arabia in Istanbul, Turkey. We cannot tive days in which to revise and extend Thank you again for your cooperation re- garding the legislation. I look forward to allow that to go unaddressed. The their remarks and include extraneous continuing to work with you as the measure human rights abuse that represents is material on H.R. 1392, as amended. moves through the legislative process. all too characteristic of the methods The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Sincerely, used by certain forces in the Kingdom objection to the request of the gen- GREGORY W. MEEKS, of Saudi Arabia against dissidents. tleman from New York? Chair. America remains the beacon of hope There was no objection. -- for those who seek freedom, basic sim- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, PER- Mr. MEEKS. I yield myself such time ple freedoms to express themselves po- MANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON IN- as I may consume. litically, religiously, and to be able to Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- TELLIGENCE, April 19, 2021. assemble peacefully. This bill ends the port of H.R. 1392, the Protection of Hon. GREGORY MEEKS, impunity against those voices of dis- Saudi Dissidents Act of 2021, an impor- Chairman, House Foreign Affairs Committee, sent. This bill provides that beacon of tant bill introduced by the gentleman House of Representatives, Washington, DC. hope for so many who look to this body from Virginia (Mr. CONNOLLY). DEAR CHAIRMAN MEEKS: I am writing to for protection and safe harbor. Though Saudi Arabia has taken steps you concerning H.R. 1392, the Protection of I urge passage of H.R. 1392, Protec- to reform, its progress has been marred Saudi Dissidents Act of 2021. Certain provi- tion of Saudi Dissidents Act, which by the Saudi Government’s brutality sions in the legislation fall within the juris- diction of the House Permanent Select Com- passed our committee unanimously, against dissidents and most notably with the enlightened leadership of our the detention and abuse of numerous mittee on Intelligence, as set forth in Rule X of the House of Representatives for the 117th distinguished chairman, GREGORY peaceful protesters and the brutal kill- Congress. MEEKS, who has always committed ing of Washington Post journalist and In the interest of permitting your com- himself to human rights. U.S. resident, Jamal Khashoggi. mittee to proceed expeditiously to floor con- Madam Speaker, I rise in support of my bill, The Biden administration’s release of sideration of this important bill, I am will- H.R. 1392, the Protection of Saudi Dissidents the DNI report was a good step toward ing to waive this committee’s right to se- Act of 2021. accountability for the killing of Jamal quential referral. By waiving consideration Let me start by thanking my friend and the of the H.R. 1392, the Intelligence Committee Khashoggi, but further steps need to be Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, taken. does not waive any future jurisdictional claim over the subjects contained in the bill Mr. GREGORY MEEKS, for his leadership in This bill imposes reasonable limits which fall within Intelligence’s Rule X juris- bringing this important bill to the floor. on U.S. weapons transfers to Saudi in- diction. In February of this year, more than two telligence agencies shown to be in- Please place this letter into the committee years after the cold blooded murder of Wash- volved in the killing of Jamal report for the Protection of Saudi Dissidents ington Post journalist, and my constituent, Khashoggi and political repression Act and into the Congressional Record dur- Jamal Khashoggi, the Director of National In- until such repression and abuse of dis- ing consideration of the measure on the telligence released a previously classified U.S. sidents comes to an end. House floor. Thank you for the cooperative intelligence report. In conclusion, let me be clear, noth- spirit in which you have worked regarding this matter and others between our respec- The report clearly stated: ‘‘We assess that ing in this legislation would deny the tive committees. Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Muhammad bin Saudi Government the ability to de- Sincerely, Salman approved an operation in Istanbul, fend its territory against attacks from ADAM B. SCHIFF, Turkey to capture or kill Saudi journalist Jamal external threats or inhibit its ability Chairman. Khashoggi.’’

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:40 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19AP7.030 H19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H1942 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 19, 2021 It continued: ‘‘We base this assessment on I ask my colleagues to support the Protec- gitimate businesses and service pro- the Crown Prince’s control of decision making tion of Saudi Dissidents Act of 2021. viders for such businesses, and for in the Kingdom, the direct involvement of a Mr. MEEKS. Madam Speaker, let me other purposes, as amended, on which key adviser and members of Muhammad bin just thank again Representative GERRY the yeas and nays were ordered. Salman’s protective detail in the operation, CONNOLLY for this critical bill holding The Clerk read the title of the bill. and the Crown Prince’s support for using vio- Saudi Arabia accountable for its brutal The SPEAKER pro tempore. The lent measures to silence dissidents abroad, in- suppression of dissidents. question is on the motion offered by cluding Khashoggi.’’ Let me also say this helps ensure the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Finally, it concluded that ‘‘since 2017, the that the Saudi diplomatic facilities are PERLMUTTER) that the House suspend Crown Prince has had absolute control of the not used as a staging ground for their the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Kingdom’s security and intelligence organiza- efforts to suppress dissidents. The vote was taken by electronic de- tions, making it highly unlikely that Saudi offi- It is crucial that the United States vice, and there were—yeas 321, nays cials would have carried out an operation of stand strongly in defense of basic 101, not voting 7, as follows: this nature without the Crown Prince’s author- rights and freedom of expression and [Roll No. 120] ization.’’ not allow U.S. weapons or support to be YEAS—321 We’ve always known, beyond a shadow of used by Saudi Arabia for the purposes Adams Doggett Krishnamoorthi a doubt, that Crown Prince Muhammad bin of intimidating, abusing, or even kill- Aguilar Donalds Kuster Salman directed the assassination of Jamal ing peaceful Saudi dissidents. Allred Doyle, Michael Lamb Khashoggi. I hope my colleagues will join me. Amodei F. Langevin We also know that this operation is part of Armstrong Emmer Larsen (WA) With that, I yield back the balance of Auchincloss Escobar Larson (CT) a broad and ongoing effort to use violence to my time. Axne Eshoo LaTurner intimidate and silence dissidents abroad. Mr. MEIJER. Madam Speaker, I rise today Bacon Espaillat Lawrence And yet, the previous administration shield- in support of H.R. 1392, the Protection of Baird Estes Lawson (FL) ed Crown Prince MBS and Saudi Arabia from Balderson Evans Lee (CA) Saudi Dissidents Act. Saudi Arabia is one of Banks Feenstra Lee (NV) accountability, signaling this kind of abhorrent our strongest partners in the Middle East. That Barr Ferguson Leger Fernandez behavior was somehow ok, inviting further does not mean, however, that we should cast Barraga´ n Fitzgerald Levin (CA) atrocities. Bass Fitzpatrick Levin (MI) a blind eye to the Kingdom’s most brutal Beatty Fletcher Lieu That impunity ends with this bill. human rights violations, including the murder Bera Foster Lofgren The Protection of Saudi Dissidents Act will of Jamal Khashoggi, a U.S. resident. Bergman Frankel, Lois Long stop the Kingdom and the Crown Prince from This bill, which passed out of the Foreign Beyer Gaetz Loudermilk acting with impunity to commit gross human Bice (OK) Gallego Lowenthal Affairs Committee with unanimous support, Bishop (GA) Garamendi Luetkemeyer rights abuses like these. would prohibit arms sales to Saudi Arabia’s Blumenauer Garbarino Luria My bill is targeted and does four specific security services until the President certifies Blunt Rochester Garcia (CA) Lynch ´ things: the Saudi government is not conducting fla- Bonamici Garcıa (IL) Mace One: It limits arms exports to Saudi intel- Bost Garcia (TX) Malinowski grant human rights violations such as torture, ligence, internal security, or law enforcement Bourdeaux Gimenez Malliotakis the intimidation and assassination of dis- Bowman Golden Maloney, entities if the President finds that Saudi Arabia sidents, and the unjust imprisonment of U.S. Boyle, Brendan Gomez Carolyn B. has engaged in the following activities: F. Gonzales, Tony Maloney, Sean Forced repatriation, intimidation, or killing of citizens. Brooks Gonzalez (OH) Mann America is a beacon throughout the world Brown Gonzalez, Manning dissidents in other countries; Brownley Vicente Massie The unjust imprisonment in Saudi Arabia of because of our commitment to democratic val- ues and our commitment to human rights. Our Burchett Gottheimer Mast United States citizens or residents or the plac- Bush Green (TN) Matsui ing of travel restrictions on them or their family actions must match our convictions. We can Butterfield Green, Al (TX) McBath members; and and should leverage our close relationship to Cammack Griffith McCarthy promote human rights in Saudi Arabia. This Carbajal Grijalva McClintock The torture of detainees in the custody of Ca´ rdenas Grothman McCollum the Government of Saudi Arabia bill would do exactly that—sending a message Carson Hagedorn McEachin Two: It requires the closure of one or more to our ally that if it continues to engage in Cartwright Harder (CA) McGovern such actions, there will be consequences. I Case Hayes McKinley Saudi diplomatic facilities if the President finds Casten Hern McNerney that Saudi Arabia is using diplomatic or con- urge my colleagues to support this important Castor (FL) Herrera Beutler Meeks sular personnel to harass or harm Saudi na- legislation. Castro (TX) Higgins (LA) Meijer tionals in the United States. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Cawthorn Higgins (NY) Meng question is on the motion offered by Chu Hill Meuser Three: It requires a report on whether Saudi Cicilline Himes Mfume Arabia has been engaged in a consistent pat- the gentleman from New York (Mr. Clark (MA) Hinson Miller (WV) tern of acts of intimidation or harassment di- MEEKS) that the House suspend the Clarke (NY) Hollingsworth Miller-Meeks rected against individuals in the United States. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1392, as Cleaver Horsford Mooney amended. Clyburn Houlahan Moore (AL) Four: Finally, it requires a report on whether Cohen Hoyer Moore (UT) the U.S. intelligence community fulfilled its The question was taken. Cole Huffman Moore (WI) duty to warn Jamal Khashoggi of threats to his The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Comer Issa Morelle opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Connolly Jackson Lee Moulton life. Cooper Jacobs (CA) Mrvan These provisions are long overdue. in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Correa Jacobs (NY) Murphy (FL) This bill comes after years of fighting for the Mr. GRIFFITH. Madam Speaker, on Costa Jayapal Nadler victims of Saudi Arabia’s war on dissent. that I demand the yeas and nays. Courtney Jeffries Napolitano I have spoken out on behalf of Dr. Saad The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Craig Johnson (GA) Neal Crawford Johnson (OH) Neguse Aljabri and activist and former political prisoner ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution Crenshaw Johnson (SD) Nehls Loujain Al-Hathloul. I am currently fighting for 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Crist Johnson (TX) Newhouse my constituents, Salah Al-Haider and Aziza Al- Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- Crow Jones Newman ther proceedings on this motion are Cuellar Joyce (OH) Norcross Yousef, as they battle political persecution in Curtis Kahele Norman Saudi Arabia. postponed. Davids (KS) Kaptur O’Halleran Saudi Arabia will not change their ways un- f Davidson Katko Obernolte less we act. Davis, Danny K. Keating Ocasio-Cortez I ask my colleagues to join me in sending a SECURE AND FAIR ENFORCEMENT Davis, Rodney Keller Omar BANKING ACT OF 2021 Dean Kelly (IL) Owens message to human rights defenders, dis- DeFazio Kelly (PA) Pallone sidents, and journalists worldwide and reaffirm The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- DeGette Khanna Panetta the unshakeable American commitment to ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfin- DeLauro Kildee Pappas DelBene Kilmer Pascrell basic rights and freedoms. ished business is the vote on the mo- Delgado Kim (CA) Payne I ask my colleagues to end the ‘‘two-year tion to suspend the rules and pass the Demings Kim (NJ) Perlmutter pageant of impunity’’ by finally holding Saudi bill (H.R. 1996) to create protections for DeSaulnier Kind Perry Arabia accountable for Jamal Khashoggi’s bru- financial institutions that provide fi- Deutch Kinzinger Peters Dingell Kirkpatrick Phillips tal murder. nancial services to cannabis-related le-

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:40 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19AP7.045 H19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE April 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1943 Pingree Scott, David Titus Crenshaw Lawson (FL) Omar (Pressley) Fallon Kustoff Porter Pocan Sewell Tlaib (Fallon) (Evans) Palazzo Feenstra LaHood Posey Porter Sherman Tonko Donalds Lee (CA) (Fleischman) Ferguson LaMalfa Pressley Pressley Sherrill Torres (CA) (Cammack) (Khanna) Payne (Pallone) Fischbach Lamb Price (NC) Quigley Simpson Torres (NY) Green, Al (TX) Lieu (Beyer) Pocan (Raskin) Fitzgerald Lamborn Quigley Raskin Sires Trahan (Thompson Lowenthal Porter (Wexton) Fitzpatrick Langevin Raskin Reed Slotkin Trone (MS)) (Beyer) Rush Fleischmann Larsen (WA) Reed Reschenthaler Smith (WA) Underwood Grijalva (Garcı´a McEachin (Underwood) Fletcher Larson (CT) Reschenthaler Rice (NY) Smucker (Wexton) Sewell (DelBene) Fortenberry Latta Rice (NY) Upton (IL)) Rice (SC) Soto Meng (Clark Stefanik (Katko) Foster LaTurner Rice (SC) Valadao Higgins (NY) Rodgers (WA) Spanberger (MA)) Trahan (Lynch) Foxx Lawrence Rodgers (WA) Van Drew (Kildee) Rogers (AL) Spartz Mfume Watson Coleman Frankel, Lois Lawson (FL) Rogers (AL) Van Duyne Ross Speier Jackson Lee (Connolly) (Pallone) Franklin, C. Lee (CA) Rose Vargas Roybal-Allard Stanton (Butterfield) Moore (WI) Welch Scott Lee (NV) Rosendale Veasey Ruiz Stauber Kind (Connolly) (Beyer) (McGovern) Fulcher Leger Fernandez Ross Ruppersberger Stefanik Vela Kirkpatrick Moulton Wilson (FL) Gaetz Lesko Rouzer ´ Rush Steil Velazquez (Stanton) (Perlmutter) (Hayes) Gallagher Letlow Roy Ryan Steube Waltz Langevin Napolitano Wilson (SC) Gallego Levin (CA) Roybal-Allard Salazar Stevens Wasserman (Lynch) (Correa) (Timmons) Garamendi Levin (MI) Ruiz Sa´ nchez Stivers Schultz Garbarino Lieu Ruppersberger Sarbanes Strickland Waters f Garcia (CA) Lofgren Rush Scanlon Suozzi Watson Coleman Garcı´a (IL) Long Rutherford Schakowsky Swalwell Welch CONDEMNING CONTINUED VIOLA- Garcia (TX) Loudermilk Ryan Schiff Takano Wexton Gimenez Lowenthal Salazar Schneider Taylor Wild TION OF RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS Golden Lucas Sa´ nchez Schrader Tenney Williams (GA) OF PEOPLE OF HONG KONG BY Gomez Luetkemeyer Sarbanes Schrier Thompson (CA) Wilson (FL) PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA Gonzales, Tony Luria Scalise Schweikert Thompson (MS) Womack AND GOVERNMENT OF HONG Gonzalez (OH) Lynch Scanlon Scott (VA) Thompson (PA) Yarmuth Gonzalez, Mace Schakowsky Scott, Austin Timmons Young KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE Vicente Malinowski Schiff REGION Good (VA) Malliotakis Schneider NAYS—101 Gooden (TX) Maloney, Schrader Aderholt Gallagher Miller (IL) The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Gosar Carolyn B. Schrier Allen Gohmert Moolenaar CUELLAR). Pursuant to clause 8 of rule Gottheimer Maloney, Sean Schweikert Arrington Good (VA) Mullin XX, the unfinished business is the vote Granger Mann Scott (VA) Babin Gooden (TX) Murphy (NC) on the motion to suspend the rules and Graves (LA) Manning Scott, Austin Bentz Gosar Nunes Graves (MO) Mast Scott, David Biggs Granger Palazzo agree to the resolution (H. Res. 130) Green, Al (TX) Matsui Sessions Bilirakis Graves (LA) Palmer condemning the continued violation of Greene (GA) McBath Sewell Bishop (NC) Graves (MO) Pence rights and freedoms of the people of Griffith McCarthy Sherman Brady Greene (GA) Pfluger Grijalva McCaul Sherrill Buchanan Guest Posey Hong Kong by the People’s Republic of Grothman McClain Simpson Buck Guthrie Rogers (KY) China and the Government of the Hong Guest McClintock Sires Bucshon Harris Rose Kong special administrative region, on Guthrie McCollum Slotkin Budd Harshbarger Rosendale which the yeas and nays were ordered. Hagedorn McEachin Smith (MO) Burgess Hartzler Rouzer Harder (CA) McGovern Smith (NJ) Calvert Herrell Roy The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Harris McHenry Smith (WA) Carl Hice (GA) Rutherford tion. Harshbarger McKinley Smucker Carter (GA) Hudson Scalise The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Hartzler McNerney Soto Carter (TX) Huizenga Sessions Hayes Meeks Spanberger Chabot Jackson Smith (MO) question is on the motion offered by Hern Meijer Spartz Cheney Johnson (LA) Smith (NJ) the gentleman from New York (Mr. Herrell Meng Speier Cline Jordan Steel MEEKS) that the House suspend the Herrera Beutler Meuser Stanton Cloud Joyce (PA) Stewart rules and agree to the resolution. Hice (GA) Mfume Stauber DesJarlais Kelly (MS) Tiffany Higgins (LA) Miller (IL) Steel Diaz-Balart Kustoff Turner The vote was taken by electronic de- Higgins (NY) Miller (WV) Stefanik Duncan LaHood Wagner vice, and there were—yeas 418, nays 1, Himes Miller-Meeks Steil Dunn LaMalfa Walberg not voting 11, as follows: Hinson Moolenaar Steube Fallon Lamborn Walorski Hollingsworth Mooney Stevens Fischbach Latta Weber (TX) [Roll No. 121] Horsford Moore (AL) Stewart Fleischmann Lesko Webster (FL) YEAS—418 Houlahan Moore (UT) Stivers Fortenberry Letlow Wenstrup Hoyer Moore (WI) Strickland Adams Brown Cooper Foxx Lucas Westerman Hudson Morelle Suozzi Aderholt Brownley Correa Franklin, C. McCaul Williams (TX) Huffman Moulton Swalwell Aguilar Buchanan Costa Scott McClain Wilson (SC) Huizenga Mrvan Takano Allen Buck Courtney Fulcher McHenry Wittman Issa Mullin Taylor Allred Bucshon Craig Jackson Murphy (FL) Tenney NOT VOTING—7 Amodei Budd Crawford Jackson Lee Murphy (NC) Thompson (CA) Armstrong Burchett Crenshaw Boebert Gibbs Zeldin Jacobs (CA) Nadler Thompson (MS) Arrington Burgess Crist Bustos Price (NC) Jacobs (NY) Napolitano Thompson (PA) Auchincloss Bush Crow Clyde Smith (NE) Jayapal Neal Tiffany Axne Butterfield Cuellar Jeffries Neguse Timmons b 1905 Babin Calvert Curtis Johnson (GA) Nehls Titus Bacon Cammack Davids (KS) Johnson (LA) Newhouse Tlaib Messrs. DUNCAN, CALVERT, ROG- Baird Carbajal Davidson Johnson (OH) Newman Tonko Balderson Ca´ rdenas Davis, Danny K. ERS of Kentucky, MCCAUL, and Johnson (SD) Norcross Torres (CA) Banks Carl Davis, Rodney Johnson (TX) Norman Torres (NY) PFLUGER changed their vote from Barr Carson Dean Jones Nunes Trahan ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ Barraga´ n Carter (GA) DeFazio Jordan O’Halleran Trone Messrs. MCNERNEY and LONG Bass Carter (TX) DeGette Joyce (OH) Obernolte Turner Beatty Cartwright DeLauro changed their vote from ‘‘nay’’ to Joyce (PA) Ocasio-Cortez Underwood Bentz Case DelBene Kahele Omar Upton ‘‘yea.’’ Bera Casten Delgado Kaptur Owens Valadao So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Bergman Castor (FL) Demings Katko Palazzo Van Drew tive) the rules were suspended and the Beyer Castro (TX) DeSaulnier Keating Pallone Van Duyne Bice (OK) Cawthorn DesJarlais Keller Palmer Vargas bill, as amended, was passed. Biggs Chabot Deutch Kelly (IL) Panetta Veasey The result of the vote was announced Bilirakis Cheney Diaz-Balart Kelly (MS) Pappas Vela as above recorded. Bishop (GA) Chu Dingell Kelly (PA) Pascrell Vela´ zquez Bishop (NC) Cicilline Doggett A motion to reconsider was laid on Khanna Payne Wagner Blumenauer Clark (MA) Donalds Kildee Pelosi Walberg the table. Blunt Rochester Clarke (NY) Doyle, Michael Kilmer Pence Walorski Bonamici Cleaver F. MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE Kim (CA) Perlmutter Waltz Bost Cline Duncan RESOLUTION 8, 117TH CONGRESS Kim (NJ) Perry Wasserman Bourdeaux Cloud Dunn Kind Peters Schultz Adams (Brown) Beatty Ca´ rdenas Bowman Clyburn Emmer Kinzinger Pfluger Waters Allred (Wexton) (Lawrence) (Gonzalez, Boyle, Brendan Cohen Escobar Kirkpatrick Phillips Watson Coleman Baird (Walorski) Buchanan Vicente) F. Cole Eshoo Krishnamoorthi Pingree Weber (TX) Barraga´ n (Beyer) (Cammack) Costa (Correa) Brady Comer Estes Kuster Pocan Webster (FL) Bass (Brownley) Carbajal (Correa) Brooks Connolly Evans

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:40 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19AP7.039 H19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H1944 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 19, 2021 Welch Williams (GA) Womack Asian allies and partners, including a strong, of efforts to bolster the effectiveness of Wenstrup Williams (TX) Yarmuth independent ASEAN, remain vital to the ASEAN. Westerman Wilson (FL) Young prosperity and stability of the Indo-Pacific (2) A description of efforts to— Wexton Wilson (SC) Wild Wittman region. (A) deepen and expand Southeast Asian al- (4) The United States has committed to liances, partnerships, and multilateral en- NAYS—1 deepen longstanding alliances and partner- gagements, including efforts to expand broad Massie ships with a range of Southeast Asian na- based and inclusive economic growth, secu- tions, including by promoting our shared rity ties, security cooperation and interoper- NOT VOTING—11 values, democracy, human rights, and civil ability, economic connectivity, and expand Boebert Gibbs Rogers (KY) society. opportunities for ASEAN to work with other Bustos Gohmert Smith (NE) (5) Since the end of the Second World War, like-minded partners in the region; and Clyde Green (TN) Zeldin United States investments in strengthening (B) encourage like-minded partners outside Espaillat Hill alliances and partnerships with Southeast of the Indo-Pacific region to engage with b 1936 Asian nations have yielded tremendous re- ASEAN. Mr. BABIN changed his vote from turns for United States interests, as working (3) A summary of initiatives across the ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ with and through these alliances and part- whole of the United States Government to nerships have increased the region’s ability strengthen the United States partnership So (two-thirds being in the affirma- to address common challenges. with Southeast Asian nations and ASEAN, tive) the rules were suspended and the (6) ASEAN member states are critical including to promote broad based and inclu- resolution was agreed to. United States security partners in pro- sive economic growth, trade, investment, en- The result of the vote was announced tecting the freedom and openness of the mar- ergy innovation and sustainability, public- as above recorded. itime domain and preventing violent extre- private partnerships, physical and digital in- A motion to reconsider was laid on mism and the trafficking of weapons of mass frastructure development, education, dis- the table. destruction. aster management, public health and global Stated for: (7) ASEAN member states have contrib- health security, and economic, political, and Mr. ESPAILLAT. Mr. Speaker, had I been uted significantly to regional disaster moni- public diplomacy in Southeast Asia. toring and management and emergency re- (4) A summary of initiatives across the present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall sponse through initiatives such as the whole of the United States Government to No. 121. ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humani- enhance the capacity of Southeast Asian na- MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE tarian Assistance on Disaster Management, tions with respect to enforcing international RESOLUTION 8, 117TH CONGRESS an inter-governmental organization that fa- law and multilateral sanctions, and initia- Adams (Brown) Higgins (NY) Moulton cilitates coordination and cooperation tives to cooperate with ASEAN as an institu- Allred (Wexton) (Kildee) (Perlmutter) among ASEAN member states and inter- tion in these areas. Baird (Walorski) Jackson Lee Napolitano national organizations in times of emer- (5) A summary of initiatives across the Barraga´ n (Beyer) (Butterfield) (Correa) gency. whole of the United States Government to Bass (Brownley) Kind (Connolly) Omar (Pressley) (8) According to the 2018 ASEAN Business promote human rights and democracy, to Beatty Kirkpatrick Palazzo (Stanton) Outlook Survey, ASEAN member states are strengthen the rule of law, civil society, and (Lawrence) (Fleischman) vital to the prosperity of the United States transparent governance, to combat Langevin Payne (Pallone) Buchanan economy and exports to ASEAN economies disinformation and to protect the integrity (Cammack) (Lynch) Pocan (Raskin) Lawson (FL) Carbajal (Correa) Porter (Wexton) support more than 500,000 jobs in the United of elections from outside influence. (Evans) Ca´ rdenas Rush States. (6) A summary of initiatives to promote se- Lee (CA) (Gonzalez, (Underwood) (9) The United States and ASEAN have es- curity cooperation and security assistance (Khanna) Vicente) tablished a new strategic partnership that within Southeast Asian nations, including— Lieu (Beyer) Sewell (DelBene) Costa (Correa) Lowenthal Stefanik (Katko) will enhance cooperation across the eco- (A) maritime security and maritime do- Crenshaw (Beyer) Trahan (Lynch) nomic, political-security, and people-to-peo- main awareness initiatives for protecting the (Fallon) McEachin Watson Coleman ple pillars of the relationship. maritime commons and supporting inter- Donalds (Wexton) (Pallone) SEC. 3. STATEMENT OF POLICY. national law and freedom of navigation in (Cammack) Welch Meng (Clark It is the policy of the United States to— the South China Sea; and Green, Al (TX) (MA)) (McGovern) (B) efforts to combat terrorism, human (Thompson (1) deepen cooperation with ASEAN and Mfume Wilson (FL) trafficking, piracy, and illegal fishing, and (MS)) (Connolly) (Hayes) ASEAN member states in the interest of pro- Grijalva (Garcı´a Moore (WI) Wilson (SC) moting peace, security, and stability in the promote more open, reliable routes for sea (IL)) (Beyer) (Timmons) Indo-Pacific region; lines of communication. (c) DISTRIBUTION OF STRATEGY.—For the f (2) affirm the importance of ASEAN cen- trality and ASEAN-led mechanisms in the purposes of assuring allies and partners in SOUTHEAST ASIA STRATEGIES evolving institutional architecture of the Southeast Asia and deepening United States ACT Indo-Pacific region; and engagement with ASEAN, the Secretary of State shall direct each United States chief of Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Madam (3) establish and communicate a com- prehensive strategy toward the Indo-Pacific mission to ASEAN and its member states to Speaker, I move to suspend the rules region that articulates— distribute the strategy required by sub- and pass the bill (H.R. 1083) to require (A) the role and importance of Southeast section (a) to host governments. a strategy for engagement with South- Asia to the United States; (d) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- east Asia and the Association of South- (B) the value of the United States-ASEAN TEES DEFINED.—In this section, the term east Asian Nations (ASEAN). relationship; ‘‘appropriate congressional committees’’ The Clerk read the title of the bill. (C) the mutual interests of all parties; means— The text of the bill is as follows: (D) the concrete and material benefits all (1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and nations derive from strong United States en- the Committee on Armed Services of the H.R. 1083 gagement and leadership in Southeast Asia; House of Representatives; and Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- and (2) the Committee on Foreign Relations resentatives of the United States of America in (E) efforts to forge and maintain ASEAN and the Committee on Armed Services of the Congress assembled, consensus, especially on key issues of polit- Senate. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ical and security concern to the region, such The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Southeast as the South China Sea. NEWMAN). Pursuant to the rule, the Asia Strategy Act’’. SEC. 4. STRATEGY FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH gentleman from Texas (Mr. CASTRO) SEC. 2. FINDINGS. SOUTHEAST ASIA AND ASEAN. and the gentlewoman from Missouri Congress finds the following: (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days (Mrs. WAGNER) each will control 20 (1) Southeast Asia is the fulcrum of the after the date of the enactment of this Act, Indo-Pacific region, providing both a geo- the Secretary of State, in consultation with minutes. graphic and maritime link between East and the heads of other Federal departments and The Chair recognizes the gentleman South Asia. agencies as appropriate, shall develop and from Texas. (2) The Association of Southeast Asian Na- submit to the appropriate congressional GENERAL LEAVE tions (ASEAN), a regional intergovern- committees a comprehensive strategy for en- Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I mental organization, remains central to the gagement with Southeast Asia and ASEAN. ask unanimous consent that all Mem- Indo-Pacific region’s institutional architec- (b) MATTERS TO BE INCLUDED.—The strat- ture and to United States foreign policy to- egy required by subsection (a) shall include bers have 5 legislative days in which to ward the region. the following: revise and extend their remarks and to (3) The United States has reaffirmed that (1) A statement of enduring United States include any extraneous material on the security and sovereignty of its Southeast interests in Southeast Asia and a description H.R. 1083.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:40 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19AP7.044 H19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE April 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1945 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there illegal military installations in the The Clerk read the title of the bill. objection to the request of the gen- South China Sea; and disinformation The text of the bill is as follows: tleman from Texas? campaigns to coerce countries to ac- H.R. 241 There was no objection. cept its agenda. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Madam The United States has long enjoyed resentatives of the United States of America in Speaker, I yield myself such time as I strong relations with Southeast Asia, Congress assembled, may consume. and it must now fully realize this stra- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of tegic partnership. The Southeast Asia This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Tropical the bipartisan Southeast Asia Strategy Strategic Act will ensure the United Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reau- thorization Act of 2021’’. Act, of which I am a proud Democratic States develops and communicates a SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION. lead on the bill. coherent regional strategy that ad- Section 806(d) of the Tropical Forest and In 2017, Congresswoman WAGNER and dresses all aspects of the relationship, Coral Reef Conservation Act of 1998 (22 I cofounded the Congressional Caucus from trade and humanitarian goals to U.S.C. 2431d(d)) is amended by adding at the on ASEAN to strengthen our Nation’s diplomatic and security arrangements. end the following new paragraphs: relationships in Southeast Asia. We have a national interest in sus- ‘‘(9) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2022. ASEAN and its member nations are of taining U.S. leadership in Southeast ‘‘(10) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2023. critical importance to the United Asia, supporting human rights and re- ‘‘(11) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2024. spect for democratic freedoms, and ar- ‘‘(12) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2025. States. Enduring organizations like ‘‘(13) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2026.’’. ASEAN will be key to maintaining a ticulating our strategic priorities. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- free and open Indo-Pacific. We will find willing partners in our The United States is already making many friends and allies in the region ant to the rule, the gentleman from key investments in the region along- that share our grave concerns regard- Texas (Mr. CASTRO) and the gentleman side allies and partners like Japan, ing China’s belligerence and growing from Ohio (Mr. CHABOT) each will con- Australia, and India—notably, the re- power. trol 20 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman cent Quad commitment to fund, manu- I thank Representative CASTRO, with from Texas. facture, and distribute vaccines across whom I co-chair the Congressional GENERAL LEAVE Southeast Asia. Caucus on ASEAN, for working with Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Madam The Southeast Asia Strategy Act will me on this legislation. Congress’ strong Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that build on these investments by rein- bipartisan support for U.S. engagement all Members may have 5 legislative forcing ASEAN centrality as U.S. pol- in Southeast Asia sends an unmistak- days in which to revise and extend icy and directing the Secretary of able message of American resolve and their remarks and include extraneous State to develop a comprehensive plan leadership to the region. material on H.R. 241. for engaging the institution and the re- Madam Speaker, I again urge my col- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there gion it represents. leagues to support H.R. 1083, the South- objection to the request of the gen- This legislation comes at a crucial east Asia Strategy Act, and I yield back the balance of my time. tleman from Texas? time for Southeast Asia, notably There was no objection. amidst the deteriorating situation in b 1945 Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Madam Myanmar following the recent military Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I coup. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Given the significant and rapidly de- may consume for the purpose of clos- Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- veloping events in the region, Congress ing. port of H.R. 241, the Tropical Forest must send a message of the importance H.R. 1083, the Southeast Asia Strate- and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthor- of the region by passing this bill. gies Act, introduced by Mrs. WAGNER, ization Act of 2021, introduced by Mr. It is also important that the adminis- is important legislation that will re- CHABOT. tration nominates a U.S. Ambassador commit the United States to strength- In this Congress, the House Foreign to ASEAN as quickly as possible. It is ening and deepening our ties to south- Affairs Committee aims to reprioritize also imperative that the administra- east Asia and the ASEAN economic and redouble our legislative efforts re- tion consistently sends senior officials union. This bill will reinforce the lated to the environment, conserva- to regional summits. Our Nation needs United States’ cooperation with coun- tion, and climate change. Climate a voice in Southeast Asia now more tries in the Indo-Pacific region and lay change already poses a significant than ever. the groundwork for improved engage- threat, and what we do now will sig- I urge my colleagues to pass this leg- ment and increased prosperity for nificantly impact how damaging cli- islation and help build stronger ties be- America and its partner nations. mate change will be in the years to tween the United States and the peo- Madam Speaker, I hope my col- come. ples of Southeast Asia. I reserve the leagues will join me in supporting this If we do not act now, we will fail to balance of my time. bill, and I yield back the balance of my mitigate the adverse effects posed by Mrs. WAGNER. Madam Speaker, I time. climate change. We will see growing yield myself such time as I may con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The food insecurity, migration and conflict, sume. question is on the motion offered by threatening our shared interests and Madam Speaker, I rise in support of the gentleman from Texas (Mr. CAS- security. H.R. 1083, the Southeast Asia Strategy TRO) that the House suspend the rules President Biden has already set a Act, important legislation that I intro- and pass the bill, H.R. 1083. positive, ambitious agenda for inter- duced to ensure the United States en- The question was taken; and (two- national climate action. His first sum- gages proactively and meaningfully in thirds being in the affirmative) the mit, the Climate Leaders Summit, will a critical region of the world. rules were suspended and the bill was take place this very week, on April 22, This powerhouse region joins the In- passed. during which the United States will re- dian Ocean and Pacific Ocean regions A motion to reconsider was laid on claim its leadership role in galvanizing and serves as a conduit for global the table. international support for protecting trade. The Southeast Asian states are f our planet. increasingly vital to the prosperity of We will continue to work closely the U.S. economy, generating hundreds TROPICAL FOREST AND CORAL with other nations in the lead-up to of thousands of American jobs. REEF CONSERVATION REAU- the U.N. Climate Change Conference in The People’s Republic of China, eager THORIZATION ACT OF 2021 Glasgow this November and beyond, to undermine U.S. interests in this key Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Madam understanding that nothing short of an region, is aggressively working to ex- Speaker, I move to suspend the rules international response can meet this pand its influence in Southeast Asia. It and pass the bill (H.R. 241) to reauthor- incredible challenge. seeks to exploit its predatory invest- ize the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef We have our work cut out for us, no ment, development, and trade policies; Conservation Act of 1998. doubt, which is why I am pleased to

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:40 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19AP7.080 H19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H1946 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 19, 2021 bring forth this excellent bipartisan tion 23 years ago, this effort has been With this program, the State Depart- measure that would reauthorize the led by Ohio’s great Senator, ROB ment can showcase the U.S. develop- Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Con- PORTMAN, who was in the House at that ment model and bring real gains in the servation Act. This highly successful time and who is leading the effort in developing world. It is in the interest debt-for-nature program has yielded the Senate one more time before he of the whole world to protect tropical tangible environmental benefits and leaves office. Congressman SHERMAN forests and coral reefs. This program returns on investment since first en- and I were cosponsors of that effort does so in a targeted, proven, sustain- acted in 1998. It offers eligible coun- back in 1998, and we are proud of its re- able way, and pays for it by forgiving tries the opportunity to reduce debt sults over the years. debt we would never have seen repaid owed to the United States when they This program has already protected, anyway. invest in local ecologically and eco- as my colleague from Texas mentioned, In my mind, this is a win for the tax- nomically vital forest and coral reef 67 million acres of tropical forests payer, a win for the developing coun- ecosystems. across the globe. In terms of carbon tries, a win for America, and a win for It is a win-win situation. According emission, that is the equivalent of tak- the whole world. I would urge my col- to the Congressional Research Service, ing 11 million cars off the road. leagues to support this legislation. since 1998, restructured debt agree- This program does development I, again, thank BRAD SHERMAN, ments have saved more than 67 million right. It forgives debt, which some de- Democratic congressman from Cali- acres of tropical forests in countries veloping nations owe the United fornia, for his cosponsorship and his such as Botswana, Brazil, the Phil- States, in exchange for investment in leadership on this. ippines, and Indonesia. They help local conservation. Instead of pro- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- strengthen civil society in conserva- viding a handout with questionable re- ance of my time. tion and environmental protection ef- sults, the debt forgiveness comes with Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Madam forts and build public-private partner- requirements that ensure that the Speaker, I reserve the balance of my ships in developing countries, thereby money grows local economies and ben- time. advancing U.S. international develop- efits those who rely on healthy eco- Mr. CHABOT. Madam Speaker, I ment and democracy objectives. systems the most. yield myself the balance of my time. Also, by assisting developing coun- Furthermore, these agreements help Madam Speaker, I will close by say- tries to properly manage and reduce the debt in these developing ing this is really a good bill. I thank sustainably develop their own re- countries, lessening fiscal pressures, Senator ROB PORTMAN also for his lead- sources, it follows the old adage of promoting capital market reforms, and ership on this here in the House, when ‘‘teaching a man to fish’’ so that the stimulating economic growth while he was here, and then over in the Sen- American taxpayer doesn’t have to helping to protect the environment. ate. We took this up after he left the keep providing the fish. The world’s forests are nature’s House and have been working on it for Our constituents back home are lungs, and the ocean’s coral reefs sup- years. port a quarter of all marine life. This rightfully skeptical oftentimes about foreign aid because we have a lot of in I thank Mr. SHERMAN and a lot of Re- legislation puts in place economic in- publicans and Democrats for working centives that can help drive good envi- effective programs that spend their money year after year without moving on this together. This is bipartisan leg- ronmental stewardship, while pro- islation that really does benefit the moting robust democracies and eco- countries towards self-reliance. We owe it to the American taxpayers to ensure whole world. I wish we did more stuff nomic growth overseas. like this around here. I am pleased to support this impor- that aid programs are targeted, effec- Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- tant bill and I urge my colleagues to do tive, and come to an end. H.R. 241 is all ance of my time. the same. three. Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Madam Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- Further, due to the peculiar struc- Speaker, I yield myself such time as I ance of my time. ture of the type of debt this program Mr. CHABOT. Madam Speaker, I forgives, developing countries would may consume for the purpose of clos- yield myself such time as I may con- not have been paying back the portion ing. sume. that we are forgiving anytime soon Madam Speaker, H.R. 241, introduced Madam Speaker, I rise this evening anyway. A lot of it has already been by Mr. CHABOT, is a bipartisan bill that in support of H.R. 241, the Tropical outstanding for 10, 20, or even 30 years. reauthorizes the Tropical Forest and Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Since the U.S. is unlikely to recoup the Coral Reef Conservation Act. Act of 2021, bipartisan legislation that debt in a reasonable timeframe any- The debt-for-nature swaps created by I introduced along with my Democratic way, we might as well get something in this program have been highly success- colleague, Mr. SHERMAN of California, return that benefits those countries, ful in generating support for tropical earlier this year. benefits us, and really benefits the en- forest or coral reef conservation activi- Developing countries are home to tire world and those ecosystems and ties in exchange for relieving debt some of the world’s most endangered those forests and the animals that re- owed to the United States Government. and biologically diverse tropical for- side there and the coral reefs and the This bill is a win-win, protecting forest ests and coral reefs. These critical eco- fish and other life that is there. So, and coral reef ecosystems, lessening systems support the livelihoods of local really, it benefits so many. the fiscal burden of low-income coun- populations, not to mention an abun- Finally, our legislation is one more tries, and stimulating economic growth dance of animal species. Coral reefs are tool to counter China. Whereas China’s in local communities. critical to the world’s fish stocks and One Belt One Road initiative often- I hope my colleagues, both Repub- are magnets for tourism and the ac- times produces corrupt, elite-centered, lican and Democrat, will join me in companying economic growth. It is in get-rich-quick debt traps, our program supporting this bill. the interest of the whole world to pro- is exactly the opposite. It brings trans- Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- tect and responsibly manage both trop- parency to natural resource manage- ance of my time. ical rainforests and coral reefs. ment by engaging civil society, focuses The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Unfortunately, however, whether it on the people who depend on these eco- question is on the motion offered by is deforestation, pollution, overfishing, systems for food and economic activity the gentleman from Texas (Mr. CAS- or some other cause, these vital nat- instead of on elites, fosters sustainable TRO) that the House suspend the rules ural resources are threatened across development and is debt forgiveness in- and pass the bill, H.R. 241. the globe. stead of a debt trap. The One Belt One The question was taken; and (two- Today’s legislation seeks to safe- Road initiative oftentimes gets these thirds being in the affirmative) the guard tropical forests and coral reefs countries in a huge debt trap that they rules were suspended and the bill was by revitalizing the Tropical Forest and never get out of, and China benefits in- passed. Coral Reef Conservation Act of 1998. stead of the countries that one thinks A motion to reconsider was laid on Since the introduction of this legisla- might benefit from One Belt One Road. the table.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:40 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19AP7.083 H19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE April 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1947 HONORING ROBERT LEDER education experiences as well as access asking protesters to ignore the city- (Mr. TORRES of New York asked and to high-quality care. wide curfew. Hours later, that inevi- was given permission to address the Madam Speaker, let’s take a moment table escalation did occur, with Na- House for 1 minute.) to recognize the vital work performed tional Guardsmen and police being Mr. TORRES of New York. Madam by early childcare and education pro- fired upon. Speaker, Robert Leder, as his name fessionals and express our gratitude. These are very dangerous actions. Is would suggest, was a natural leader, f this the standard by which we want loved by the thousands of students RUSSIAN AGGRESSION AGAINST this House to represent the people of whose lives he lifted. UKRAINE this country, that incitement? I recall I, for one, would not be here were it a lot of talk some months ago about a (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given not for Robert Leder, who set me on a much lesser speech being inciteful, lan- permission to address the House for 1 trajectory that led from public housing guage must less geared toward that minute and to revise and extend her re- in the Bronx to the House of Rep- being inciteful, yet it happens here. marks.) resentatives in Washington, D.C. My Strong action needs to be taken by Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, as co- story is a mere footnote in the much Speaker PELOSI and this House against chair of the bipartisan Congressional larger legacy of public service that these types of words. Ukraine Caucus, I rise today with deep Robert Leder left behind after his pass- concern regarding the Kremlin’s in- ing in 2018. f creased aggression toward our ally, Mr. Leder entered public education in Ukraine. the 1960s as a Spanish teacher. In the Currently, Russia is amassing troops SECURITY ON THE SOUTHERN late 1970s, he rose to become the prin- in and close to Ukraine. Ukrainian offi- BORDER cipal of Herbert H. Lehman High cials estimate about 80,000 Russian School in the Bronx, a position he held The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under troops are amassed on its border. for nearly three decades, making him, the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- U.S. European Command General Tod at the time, the longest-serving educa- uary 4, 2021, the gentleman from Texas Wolters said, the current Russian force tor in America’s largest city. As prin- (Mr. BURGESS) is recognized for 60 min- mirrors the size of the infiltration of cipal, he knew the name of every stu- utes as the designee of the minority forces that occurred back in 2014 when dent. He held everyone around him to leader. Russia illegally invaded Ukrainian ter- the highest standards, but he held him- Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I ritory. self to the highest standard of all. rise tonight to discuss one of the most This aggression serves one purpose: We, the alumni of Lehman High important problems facing our coun- Russia’s hybrid warfare to threaten the School, will always love you, Mr. try, and that is security on our south- security of the Transatlantic Alliance. Leder. We will never forget you. ern border. I am so grateful to President Biden I don’t think there is any question I will not always be a Member of Con- for his exceptional leadership and sup- gress, but I will always be the grateful that most Americans agree that our port for Ukraine, and I agree com- immigration system is broken, but be- student of the greatest educator I have pletely that there must be serious con- ever known, Robert Leder. May he rest fore we can fix it, we have to address sequences should Russia escalate fur- the crisis at our southern border. in peace. ther. I am also thankful for the admin- And let’s be clear, what is happening f istration’s latest round of punitive at the border is a crisis. In fact, the sanctions on Russia given its malign b 2000 President admitted as much recently. behavior. CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVER- His commander of Public Health Serv- To strengthen Ukraine’s deterrence SARY OF THE WEEK OF THE ice at the convention center in Dallas, capabilities, our caucus spearheaded ef- YOUNG CHILD when I went to visit there, maintained forts to increase Ukraine’s defense as- that they were in crisis management. (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania sistance funding by $25 million, up to You don’t manage a crisis unless you asked and was given permission to ad- $275 million in fiscal year 2021, and to are in a crisis, so it is a crisis. It is a dress the House for 1 minute and to re- place mandatory sanctions on Nord humanitarian crisis. vise and extend his remarks.) Stream 2. Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Our caucus stands ready to support The policies being put forward by Madam Speaker, I rise today to cele- NATO and the Transatlantic Alliance this administration, basically abso- brate the 50th anniversary of the Week to ensure the protection of Ukraine’s lutely opening the border are, in fact, of the Young Child. Sponsored by the sovereignty. inhumane. Smugglers, traffickers, for- eign banks are profiting and enticing a National Association for the Education f of Young Children, the Week of the hopeless people into sending their chil- Young Child focuses on celebrating ENDORSEMENT OF VIOLENCE IS dren or themselves to make this dan- early learning, young children, their UNCONSCIONABLE gerous journey to unlawfully cross our teachers, families, and communities. (Mr. LAMALFA asked and was given southern border. These bad actors This year’s celebration took place permission to address the House for 1 know how to manipulate our laws to from April 10th to the 16th. The Na- minute and to revise and extend his re- their advantage. Putting forward poli- tional Association for the Education of marks.) cies that make it easier for them to do Young Children first established the Mr. LAMALFA. Madam Speaker, I so is, in fact, wrong. Week of the Young Child in 1971, recog- rise out of great concern for the vio- During the month of March record nizing the early childhood years lay lence and looting that has taken over numbers of unaccompanied alien chil- the foundation for children’s success in Minneapolis. Even more troubling is dren were referred to the Office of Ref- school and later in life. the seeming endorsement and, yes, in- ugee Resettlement at the Department Children’s earliest years are the most citement of it by Members of this body. of Health and Human Services. The important when it comes to shaping It is unconscionable that a Member total number of people coming in with- their learning and development. High- of Congress sent to Washington to out authorization is the highest it has quality early care and educational make the laws that govern our Nation been in 15 years. Customs and Border services directly correlate to the would encourage Americans to dis- Protection encountered over 170,000 in- health and well-being of our commu- regard those laws. Yet one of our dividuals along our southern border at- nities. Democratic colleagues, only one day tempting to cross without authoriza- Madam Speaker, with more than 400 after 136 rioters were arrested, called tion. Many of them were single adults. childcare facilities in my district, and for protesters to ‘‘stay on the street,’’ Over the last month, Members from as a senior member of the Education ‘‘get more active,’’ and ‘‘get more both sides of the aisle, both sides of the and Labor Committee, I understand the confrontational’’ against our law en- Capitol flocked to our southern border importance of quality early care and forcement, urging this escalation by to see and assess the situation for

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A little less than 30 days ago Presi- In El Salvador there are problems Children that enter the United States dent Biden named Vice President HAR- with gangs, and the gangs are violent, will sometimes go to work to send re- RIS to be the point person for the ad- medieval levels of violence and bru- mittances back to their homes so that ministration to bring a resolution to tality. Many of the individuals serving their family is able to pay off the loan. the problems on our southern border. in their government are holdovers from In fact, it is estimated that as much as But the Vice President has not ven- revolutionaries in the civil war which 20 percent of the GDP of Honduras tured to the southern border. She has ended over 20 years ago. comes in the form of remittances, so it not had a press conference about what Honduras is a country that is a is disturbing to learn that legitimate is happening, and certainly we have through point for narcotics trafficking banks in Northern Triangle countries seen no plan. and, as a consequence, has many of the may be in this way aiding the human It was announced last week that she problems that you would imagine smuggling trade. It does seem like it is would be traveling to the Northern Tri- would be attendant with that type of being fueled by cash from sources from angle countries of El Salvador, Guate- activity. The current President ran for which it should not come. mala, and Honduras. This would be a a second term. Although the law lim- b 2015 great first step. But to fully under- ited him to a single term the Supreme stand what is happening, Madam Vice Court gave him a favorable decision. One clear solution to the corruption President, you need to visit our south- Unfortunately, he won with a very bare of these countries is to give more aid ern border. majority that only was determined to the Bureau of International Nar- Right now, hundreds of thousands of many days after, some significant time cotics Control and Law Enforcement, a people come across our southern border after the election. Stop me if you have United Nations organization; non- from Mexico and from Central Amer- ever heard this before. But the Hon- governmental organizations and non- ican countries through Mexico. And duran President is now subject to ex- profits; the United States Agency for among these thousands are unaccom- tensive protests throughout his coun- International Development, USAID; panied children, who are used as pawns try that question the legitimacy of his the International Organization for Mi- to take advantage of the administra- Presidency. gration; and other nongovernmental tion not enforcing our immigration I will say that the First Lady of Hon- entities. laws. Now smugglers have no issue duras, who has headed a task force In addition, the United States Devel- with using these children as pawns. aimed at addressing irregular migra- opment Finance Corporation, pre- From the numbers, we know that tion, is performing a valuable service. viously known as the Overseas Private America is one of the most generous The desire to make change is present, Investment Corporation, is facilitating countries in the world when it comes but some of the resources and capacity needed investment in the region, and to accepting migrants. Through our numerous nonprofits and NGOs have Nation’s legal immigration process, we are lacking. In Guatemala corruption is rampant set up programs to help poverty-strick- welcome over a million immigrants at every level of government. There are en and recent returnees. into America each year. To be clear, only a couple of ministers who can be One of my fears is what you hear dis- these are immigrants who are going trusted. The corruption is, in this case, cussed. Increasing the amount of aid to through the normal and correct proc- exacerbated by term limits because the Central American countries will help ess, waiting in line and following our with this problem. I would simply laws. But how discouraging must it be President can only serve one term, and argue that the money not necessarily for them to watch as others take full apparently there is a notion in the go to the governments that are not advantage of our laws not being en- country that it is important for the doing their jobs but to these non- forced because of Washington putting President to prepare for the life after governmental agencies, USAID, and forward poor policy. Despite the gen- the Presidency while they are in office, the U.S. Development Finance Cor- erosity of the American people, others so they do not have their focus on per- poration, which will provide the eco- remain intent on entering our country forming in the public good. nomic benefit needed by the people without the full benefit of the law be- There is also a significant prejudice who find it necessary to undergo that hind them. against some of the indigenous people To better understand this problem, it in the western highlands of Guatemala. irregular migration because their eco- is perhaps important to examine its These individuals do make up the ma- nomic circumstances are so dire. roots. In 2018 it was important for me jority of migrants who are leaving In other words, the governments are to visit Northern Triangle countries Guatemala. Guatemala, unfortunately, not the ones that need the aid. The aid for myself to see the situation on the has one of the highest rates of mal- needs to be placed in the hands of those ground, to assess the situation, and de- nutrition in the world, and there is who can and will help the people. The termine how the United States can bet- very little effort to combat this be- answer to this humanitarian crisis is ter help and better address the root cause of the lack of resolve of their to not give more aid to the govern- causes of irregular migration. central government. ments of the countries that are failing The Energy and Commerce Com- In my travels to the Northern Tri- but to keep supporting the community- mittee, which I am a member of, does angle, I learned that there are people building organizations that are on the not oversee foreign policy, but it does in those countries who do desire their ground and working to serve their peo- have jurisdiction over the Department children stay home. They understand ple. of Health and Human Services and sub- the difficulty, the danger in exporting In line with this solution, in Sep- sequently the Office of Refugee Reset- all of your young people. They do not tember 2018, I introduced H. Res. 1092, tlement, which does take care of chil- want irregular migration. They do not expressing the sense of the House that dren who end up in the United States want mass migration to happen. How- the President should redirect foreign from one of those Northern Triangle ever, unfortunately, their governments assistance given to El Salvador, Guate- countries. have yet to eradicate the corruption mala, and Honduras away from their I learned that there are different from within. central governments and toward the drivers for people to migrate from each For example, they do not prohibit fi- driving causes of illegal immigration of those countries. There is, unfortu- nancial institutions from contributing into the United States and to those nately, corruption at the highest levels to the problem of these desperate popu- nongovernmental organizations. I have of government in that region. One com- lations. The financing of human traf- reintroduced this as H. Res. 17 in this mon theme, however, is campaign rhet- ficking from these countries is ex- Congress. oric that places an ‘‘open for business’’ tremely profitable. Beyond the danger The inability of the central govern- sign on our border. to the migrant, the journey from the ments of those countries to deal with

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Traf- This is why foreign assistance must forcement agencies were required to re- fickers, cartels, and smugglers know be targeted toward the municipal and lease those individuals into our coun- how to take advantage of a humani- regional governments in these coun- try. tarian crisis. tries, as well as community-building People were given a court date, but Being a father and a grandfather, I organizations that have a direct im- few, if any, would actually appear. Be- truly mean it when I say that no one pact on the lives of the people. Simply yond missing a court date, unauthor- wants to separate a child from their giving more aid to the central govern- ized migrants took advantage of our parents. That is why, on September 25, ments when it is not getting to where system. Unfortunately, the diversion of during the Rules Committee hearing, I it is needed is unlikely to solve the so many people coming across the bor- offered an amendment requiring a plan problem. der, the diversion of the attention of to promptly reunify children in the The amount of foreign assistance our law enforcement officials on the custody of the Office of Refugee Reset- could be determined by multiplying border, has allowed for the free impor- tlement. the number of unaccompanied alien tation of drugs like fentanyl and her- It is not inhumane to enforce laws. children from El Salvador, Guatemala, oin across our border. Putting forth policies that allow chil- and Honduras and redirecting that Due to those failures, it is under- dren to be used as pawns is itself inhu- amount for each country to these non- standable why the previous administra- mane. Trekking a child across multiple central government entities. tion instituted a policy that required countries just to smuggle them ille- Focusing on where aid is directed is the enforcement of our laws. For 4 gally into another country, that is in- an essential part of the solution. That years, we listened to Members of Con- humane. is why, in December 2018, I offered an gress have these discussions on the bor- Stated another way, our laws are not amendment to the Department of De- der and in the Halls of Congress about inhumane; nonenforcement is leading fense Appropriations Act to redirect the misfortune of those who crossed to inhumane actions by desperate peo- foreign aid to nongovernmental organi- into our country without the benefit of ple. We need to help them at home, not zations in Northern Triangle countries citizenship. here where the taxpayer is on the and Mexico from being given to the But what exactly does it mean to put hook. For anyone who turns on the news, central governments. forward a zero-tolerance policy? It Instead, this funding would only be means enforcing the laws and giving you can see the terrible and disheart- given to regional or municipal govern- needed support to our frontline border ening situation at the border. So, today, the question is asked: Why ments or educational institutions in officials. No one wants to see a child separated would anyone object to enforcement of these countries, private entities, or from their parents. This is a problem our laws? other nongovernmental organizations, that Congress needs to fix. It is a prob- There is significant proof that a zero- or faith-based organizations operating lem that Congress can fix. tolerance policy for violating our laws in these countries. To understand why this has hap- is a deterrent for people subjecting To keep individuals, particularly un- pened, we look back to the court case themselves to harm by taking a per- accompanied alien children, from ar- of Reno v. Flores in 1997, and we look ilous trip to the American southern riving at our southern border, the help at the asylum laws that were passed in border. necessary to make their homes safer late 2008. For example, in early 2017, Depart- and more prosperous is not through The Flores settlement prohibited the ment of Homeland Security Secretary their central governments but for in- detention of children from a noncontig- John Kelly visited the southern border. stitution-building and other areas that uous country for more than 20 days. It was virtually deserted. In June 2017, can provide them the help they need to After those 20 days, they are placed in a Reuters journalist, Julia Edwards show that we are serious and to dem- the care of the Office of Refugee Reset- Ainsley, reported on the decreased onstrate to the central governments of tlement if they cannot be reunited number of border crossings. She wrote: the Northern Triangle countries that with family. ‘‘Last fall, during the waning months the United States cannot be constant Previously, when adults attempted to of the Obama administration, hundreds caretakers for their children. cross into the United States without of immigrants crossed the river on To that end, I have introduced sev- authorization, they were placed in im- rafts at this point each day, many will- eral times the Unaccompanied Alien migration detention to await an immi- ingly handing themselves over to im- Children Assistance Control Act to gration hearing. But due to the back- migration authorities in hopes of being withhold aid from El Salvador, Guate- log of immigration cases, these adults released into the United States to mala, and Honduras by the number of were being held longer than 20 days. If await court proceedings that would de- children in Federal custody due to they entered with a child, the Flores cide their fate. their immigration status, multiplied settlement required that the child be ‘‘Now, the agents look out on an by a multiplier, which is the estimated released. Therefore, the adults were empty landscape. Footpaths up from cost of caring for one unaccompanied also being released with them, and very the water have started to disappear alien child. few ever showed up for their immigra- under growing brush, with only the We should not be surprised that the tion proceedings. stray baby shoe or toothbrush serving reversal of the previous administra- It changed during the Trump admin- as reminders of that migrant flood. tion’s immigration policies led to an istration. They held unauthorized ‘‘The reason for the change, the influx of unlawful crossings at our adults rather than releasing them. And agents say, is a perception in Mexico southern borders. I would take issue if they entered with children, those and Central America that President with the fact that this is said to be a children were placed in the care of the Trump has ended the practice known cyclical uptick. Yes, there are cyclical Office of Refugee Resettlement. as catch and release, in which immi- variations to the number of people who People claimed this was inhumane. If grants caught in the United States do cross our southern border, but this enforcing our laws is inhumane, then without proper documents were re- one is not a cyclical uptick. This influx we need to change the law. But it leased to live free, often for years, as is a direct result of a policy choice seems like what is inhumane is their cases ran through the court sys- made by the Biden administration. incentivizing an already desperate peo- tem. We faced a similar crisis in 2014, ple to make the dangerous journey to ‘‘Now, would-be violators know ‘they when President Biden was Vice Presi- our southern border. To do that in the will be detained and turned right back dent, and President Obama’s adminis- first place seems inhumane. around,’ said one of the two agents, tration instituted the dangerous catch We must realize that far too many Marlene Castro. ‘It is not worth it any- and release policy that led to a flood of children are being smuggled into our more.’ ’’

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:40 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19AP7.089 H19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H1950 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 19, 2021 So said Julia Edwards Ainsley in ran against George H.W. Bush for all learned the same lesson. It is, in June 2017. President. Then-Governor Clinton time fact, inhumane to encourage anyone to What happened between the Obama and again spoke of his disagreement attempt a treacherous journey in order years and the first years of the Trump with President Bush’s zero-tolerance to reach America’s borders without the administration? When people believe immigration policy. proper authorization to enter. that they will encounter a border wall, During his campaign, Governor Clin- There are things we must prioritize or that they will be turned away at the ton often maligned President Bush for to move forward. First, having the un- border, they simply do not come. being cruel in the treatment of Haitian derstanding that enforcing our laws is, Our laws are only effective if they refugees traveling to America via boat. in fact, a humanitarian response. are enforced. If Congress truly wants to Some feared that he was creating an The next step would be security repair our immigration system, we, the unrealistic expectation for the Haitian along the southern border. To put it Members of Congress, are obligated to people, who were suffering from signifi- plain and simple: We can finish the act. cant unrest in their country. wall, which includes having not just We know this is not the first time in In the New York Times, an article the wall, but additional technologies to American history that an administra- entitled, ‘‘Clinton Inspires Hope and solve the problem. tion has used a zero-tolerance policy. Fear in Haiti,’’ a writer, Douglas In order to solve problems within our Over 40 years ago, during the Carter Farah, wrote: ‘‘It was Mr. Clinton who broken immigration system, the bleed- administration, between April 15 and helped create the expectation of an ex- ing needs to stop. You can’t put a October 31, 1980, there was a mass emi- odus from Haiti when he condemned Band-Aid on an arterial wound. You gration of Cubans. They left from the Bush administration for a ‘cruel need to stop the bleeding. Congress Cuba’s Mariel Harbor to travel to the policy of returning Haitian refugees to first needs to address the humanitarian United States. We remember this as a brutal dictatorship without an asy- crisis at our southern border. So it was encouraging to hear Sec- the Mariel boatlift. Because of this lum hearing.’’’ retary Mayorkas announce a reconsid- emigration, Fidel Castro decided to We all know from our history in No- eration of filling the gaps in the con- open his prisons and mental health fa- vember of 1992, Governor Clinton won struction on the southern border wall. cilities, sending those Cubans through the Presidential election. Because of I recently took a trip down to McAllen. the Straits of Florida to the United President-elect Clinton’s promises, the Between McAllen and Laredo, you can States. President Carter’s administra- people of Haiti anticipated being wel- see areas where the wall was being tion was left grappling with a Cuban comed into the United States with built. The construction had stopped. refugee crisis. open arms. The problem is, after secur- The construction equipment was lit- In a 1997 interview, former Deputy ing the White House, President Clinton erally abandoned at the side, but I was Secretary of State John Bushnell re- changed his mind after learning that grateful that Secretary Mayorkas did called a meeting with President Carter perhaps the true toll such an exodus say that he was reconsidering filling in in which he and other key advisers dis- would take as people took to the the gaps in the construction in the waters in unseaworthy boats. cussed solutions to the Cuban refugee southern border wall. The problem is In a Voice of America address on problem: the smugglers know where those gaps January 14, 1993—a mere week before I remember sitting in that windowless con- are. They know how to use them to he took the oath of office—President- ference room of the National Security Coun- their advantage. cil with the Secretary of State, the Chief of elect Clinton walked back his promise. Again, let me say, when it comes to Naval Operations, the Director of the CIA, Let me just read some of President- the head of the Coast Guard, the head of INS, immigration, America is the most gen- elect Clinton’s remarks that he spoke erous country in the world. But is it and several other senior officials, debating directly to the people of Haiti over the how to stop this flow of Cubans. National Se- okay for us to allow over 100,000 people curity Advisor Brzezinski chaired until Car- Voice of America. a month to enter our country without ter came in toward the end of the meeting. ‘‘For Haitians who do seek to leave authorization? Is it all right for us to There was a long discussion on how the Haiti, boat departure is a terrible and subject innocent children to a dan- Coast Guard and Navy ships might phys- dangerous choice. I’ve been deeply con- gerous journey? ically stop the Cuban boats either from leav- cerned by reports that many of you are Sovereign countries must define and ing the United States or returning back with preparing to travel by boat to the defend their borders. I believe that the Cubans in the Mariel Boatlift. The Navy United States. And, I fear that boat de- America is a country worth defending. and Coast Guard, represented at this meet- partures in the near future would re- ing by admirals, were concerned. It is heartbreaking that after achieving ‘‘How can we do this?’’ they said, and it sult in further tragic losses of life. operational control of the border after was suggested that the boats simply could be ‘‘For this reason, the practice of re- many years, it was abandoned. It was stopped, physically prevented from entering turning those who flee Haiti by boat abandoned through a series of execu- the United States, without any major loss of will continue for the time being after I tive orders that was signed early in life of the passengers. But they did suggest become President. Those who do leave this President’s administration. And ways of maneuvering the boats to block Haiti for the United States by boat will what has happened in its place, oper- their passage, which struck me as sort of be stopped and directly returned by the ational control of the border is no wild. It sounded to me like they had in mind United States Coast Guard. longer determined by the United States a picket line of Coast Guard and Navy boats ‘‘To avoid the human tragedy of a going across the Straits of Florida to stop of America. Operational control of the the movement of these small boats with ref- boat exodus, I wanted to convey this border is now determined and dictated ugees. This naval discussion went on for a message directly to the Haitian people: by cartels. long time but eventually was inconclusive. Leaving by boat is not the route to This week, we are considering two Perhaps wisely so. freedom.’’ immigration bills: the NO BAN Act and But from this interview, we under- Well, as you can imagine, this dra- the Access to Counsel Act. The first stand that President Carter’s adminis- matic change did not go without no- will prevent the President from ban- tration was contemplating how to tice. January 17, 1993, the Chicago ning anyone from entering the United physically stop Cuban boats from com- Tribune columnist Stephen Chapman States. The second essentially provides ing to the United States. wrote: ‘‘The President-elect has a ter- a lawyer to anyone entering our coun- Then, moving forward to the early rible time making up his mind and try unlawfully, thus prolonging the 1990s, rafts of immigrants from Haiti keeping it made up. A lot of Haitians wait times for those who are trying to bound for the United States were inter- are disappointed to find he’s something enter our country through the normal cepted at sea, as authorized by policy less than a man of his word. They’re legal process. And that all will be done enacted by President Bush’s adminis- not the only ones.’’ at the taxpayer’s expense. tration. So just from these historical mo- Clearly, these are the wrong solu- ments, we can understand that border tions at this time. Our priority should b 2030 security is not a new debate; it is not be to ensure that every President has A young governor from Arkansas an easy debate. President Carter, the necessary tools to put forward law- used divisive campaign rhetoric as he President Clinton, President Obama, ful priorities and not prevent them

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:49 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19AP7.090 H19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE April 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1951 from doing so. We should be focused on old boy to sleep at night. They were so not cross the border unlawfully. For policies that will encourage legal im- close together, any restaurant that years, Presidents, Senators, Represent- migration rather than just reacting to tried to open right now with tables atives, have promised to end ‘‘catch- illegal immigration. placed that close together would be and-release’’ and restore order on the It is important that we reinstate the shut down by the public health au- southern border. ‘‘Remain in Mexico Policy,’’ also thorities. And yet, here we were, in The human traffickers, the coyotes known as the Migrant Protection Pro- fact not just condoning it, we were fa- in Central America, use our words spo- tocols. We know this program helped cilitating it. ken in Washington, D.C. They use our limit fraudulent asylum claims from Look, the bottom line is, this is not words to prey on the disadvantaged in those who thought they would be able a capacity problem, it is a commit- Central American countries to entice to just walk into the United States, ment problem. And we are, unfortu- families into putting their children on and instead had to wait their turn for nately, on a path to repeat history. the top of a freight train to travel a hearing while remaining in Mexico. Many of us here know the work done through the Mexican desert. And they It is not a good idea to allow by the Committee on Energy and Com- do that by putting a price on the head lawbreakers to jump in front of those merce Subcommittee on Health in 2014. of each child. They use our words to who are here lawfully. That work led to the unaccompanied subject children to the violence of car- We are still in the middle of a pan- minors receiving better health tels, or worse, children who may not demic. Now, thankfully, the Biden ad- screenings, and better healthcare. arrive in the United States after begin- ministration has kept the Trump ad- When I visited shelters in 2014, the ning that journey. ministration’s CDC Title 42 authority children did not have access to a doc- b 2045 in place—oh, except for people younger tor. They were not receiving any type When we say, or even suggest, that than 17 years of age. We are on the of health screening. Today, they have children could receive amnesty at the verge of ending the pandemic, but we access to a full range of medical and border, we put innocent lives at risk. must ensure that we are doing every- mental health resources and children Our words turn these children into lit- thing we can to prevent additional are being screened for communicable eral game pieces. We can be compas- spread of this coronavirus. Something diseases, children are being given vac- sionate and we can provide a secure that would aid in doing that is requir- cinations for the usual childhood dis- border at the same time. These two ing a negative coronavirus test before eases prior to their release to sponsors concepts are not mutually exclusive. someone is released into this country. in this country. It makes sense to do In 1980, as former Deputy Secretary What happened when, under an exec- that. This protects American commu- of State Bushnell recalled, Congress utive order, the Title 42 restrictions nities; this protects American schools, appropriated over $400 million to assist were lifted for those under 17? A lot where these children will eventually be holding and settling Cuban refugees in more people under age 17 started com- enrolled. the United States. ing through, started coming across. Today, when a child is released from And reflecting on that time, later, The problem is, each of those individ- an ORR facility, they have a phone former Deputy Secretary Bushnell uals will eventually be placed with a number to contact the Department of said, ‘‘I used this appropriation as a family, and by not testing for Health and Human Services after they key example of why foreign aid coronavirus, we are risking placing in- leave their shelter. And they will also through the Caribbean Group was a dividuals who are infected with the receive a wellness check 30 days after good investment. It was much better to virus with families throughout the their release to a sponsor. help our neighbors build a good eco- country. In 2014, it wasn’t that way, children nomic future for themselves at home So during consideration of the rec- were not given any means of contact than to have a flood of desperate refu- onciliation bill, the one that was sup- after they left Federal custody, and no gees, which would cost more money to posed to crush the coronavirus, I of- follow up was conducted. And unfortu- settle.’’ fered a motion to instruct at the Budg- nately, you know what is going to hap- I think, today, it would be wise to et Committee and an amendment at pen in that situation. Some children consider Secretary Bushnell’s rea- the Committee on Rules to provide for will not be placed with a competent soning. Perhaps Congress could heed COVID testing for all arriving at our caregiver, and they can fall victim to my recommendation to address how we southern border. This was rejected in trafficking or abuse. send foreign aid to countries such as El the Budget Committee, and the Com- Now, because of Members of the sub- Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and mittee on Rules would not make it in committee and Members of the full Mexico. Should it be tied to the care that order to have a floor vote on that Committee on Energy and Commerce, if children need help once they leave their children receive? amendment. Here is the deal: Why should we re- And once migrants are in our Federal the shelter, they do have a lifeline. ward countries whose children are flee- custody, we do have responsibility that These are helpful resources for those ing for their safety to our country? they receive appropriate and compas- who are entrusted to Federal care. My Certainly, it is something worth con- sionate care. Under the jurisdiction of primary goal is to secure the border sideration. the Committee on Energy and Com- and to prevent unaccompanied minors It is simply irresponsible and it is in- merce Subcommittee on Health, we from crossing the United States with- humane for the American Government have conducted oversight on the De- out benefit of citizenship in the first to incentivize anyone to subject them- partment of Health and Human Serv- place. But while it is happening, we selves or their children to that perilous ices and the Office of Refugee Resettle- must do our best to ensure that they journey on our border. It was a lesson ment. are safe after they arrive. that President Clinton learned. It was Since 2014, I have made multiple trips I understand the care of children is a a lesson that President Carter learned. to the border and multiple trips to huge balancing act. Once they are in It was a lesson that President Obama ORR facilities. In the last few weeks, I our care, it becomes our responsibility, learned. And I do fear that it is a les- visited Office of Refugee Resettlement and we must ensure that those trav- son that President Biden will learn. shelters in Carrizo Springs, in McAllen eling with them are not using them to We know the solution. We do know and the convention center in downtown game our immigration system. It is what works. Simply put, enforcement Dallas. Since my visit to the Carrizo simply wrong and potentially harmful of Title 42 protections for all age Springs facility, it has been doubled in to the child, not to check that the groups, not accepting those younger size. There are so few beds at ORR shel- adult with which they are traveling is, than 17. Accept enforcement of Title 42, ters along the border, there has been a in fact, related or their legal guardian. the CDC requirement that, during a need to expand further, which is why I Ultimately, we will have to put an pandemic, we restrict travel across the visited the Kay Bailey Hutchison Con- end to this crisis. From our experi- border. vention Center in Dallas. ences, both recent and throughout his- Reinstitution of the Asylum Coopera- It was startling to see those 2,400 cots tory, we know that our rhetoric mat- tive Agreements with Central Amer- lined up each to allow a 13- to 17-year- ters. The message must be clear: Do ican countries. At great negotiation

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:49 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19AP7.092 H19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H1952 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 19, 2021 skill, these cooperative agreements MUTH hereby submits, prior to the vote EC-847. A letter from the Director, Office were established, but, unfortunately, on passage, for printing in the CON- of Diversity and Inclusion, Board of Gov- they have recently been abandoned. GRESSIONAL RECORD, that H.R. 2630, the ernors of the Federal Reserve System, trans- They could be reconsidered. They could Extending Temporary Emergency mitting the Board’s 2020 No FEAR Act Re- port, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2301 note; Public be reestablished. We are going to have Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act, Law 107-174, 203(a) (as amended by Public to have agreements with the countries as amended, would have no significant Law 109-435, Sec. 604(f)); (120 Stat. 3242); to of origin around asylum if we are going effect on the deficit, and therefore, the the Committee on Oversight and Reform. to be able to solve the problem. budgetary effects of such bill are esti- EC-848. A letter from the Senior Legisla- The Migrant Protection Protocol, mated as zero. tive Liaison, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, transmitting the Bureau’s 2020 ‘‘Remain in Mexico,’’ was successful. It f did help in the assessment of the Asy- No FEAR Act Report, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. lum Cooperative Agreements. This EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, 2301 note; Public Law 107-174, 203(a) (as could be reinstituted, and it is prob- ETC. amended by Public Law 109-435, Sec. 604(f)); (120 Stat. 3242); to the Committee on Over- ably time that it was. Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive sight and Reform. In fact, it is past time to end a bro- communications were taken from the EC-849. A letter from the Associate Gen- ken and inhumane pattern. It is past Speaker’s table and referred as follows: eral Counsel for General Law, Department of time to stop demonizing those who we EC-839. A letter from the Under Secretary Homeland Security, transmitting a nomina- ask to enforce our laws. It is past time of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Of- tion, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3349(a); Public Law to understand that nonenforcement of ficer, Department of Defense, transmitting 105-277, Sec. 151(b); (112 Stat. 2681-614); to the our laws does lead to inhumane ac- results of the financial statement audits of Committee on Oversight and Reform. tions. the Department of Defense, pursuant to 10 EC-850. A letter from the Director, Envi- It is up to Congress. We are the legis- U.S.C. 240a(b); Public Law 115-91, Sec. ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting lative branch. We are the ones under 1002(b)(1); (131 Stat. 1538); to the Committee the Agency’s 2020 No FEAR Act Report, pur- on Armed Services. suant to 5 U.S.C. 2301 note; Public Law 107- the Constitution who are responsible EC-840. A letter from the Senior Legisla- 174, 203(a) (as amended by Public Law 109-435, for providing this security at our bor- tive Liaison, Bureau of Consumer Financial Sec. 604(f)); (120 Stat. 3242); to the Committee der. What is so critically important is Protection, transmitting the Bureau’s Con- on Oversight and Reform. that we must do it sooner rather than sumer Response Annual Report for 2020, pur- EC-851. A letter from the Chairman, Fed- later. suant to 12 U.S.C. 5493(b)(3)(C); Public Law eral Deposit Insurance Corporation, trans- Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- 111-203, Sec. 1013(b)(3)(C); (124 Stat. 1969); to mitting the Corporation’s 2020 No FEAR Act ance of my time. the Committee on Financial Services. Report, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2301 note; Public EC-841. A letter from the Senior Legisla- Law 107-174, 203(a) (as amended by Public f tive Liaison, Bureau of Consumer Financial Law 109-435, Sec. 604(f)); (120 Stat. 3242); to SENATE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED Protection, transmitting the Bureau’s 2020 the Committee on Oversight and Reform. Annual Report of the Office of Minority and EC-852. A letter from the Director, Office The Speaker, on Friday, April 16, Women Inclusion, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. of Acquisition Policy, Office of Government- 2021, announced her signature to en- 5452(e); Public Law 111-203, Sec. 342(e); (124 wide Policy, General Services Administra- rolled bills of the Senate of the fol- Stat. 1543); to the Committee on Financial tion, transmitting the Administration’s lowing titles: Services. summary presentation of a final rule — Fed- S. 164.—An Act to educate health care pro- EC-842. A letter from the Administrator, eral Acquisition Regulation: Federal Acqui- viders and the public on biosimilar biological Evironmental Protection Agency, transmit- sition Circular 2021-05; Introduction [Docket products, and for other purposes. ting the Superfund Five-Year Review Report No.: FAR-2021-0051, Sequence No.: 2] received S. 415.—An Act to amend the Federal Food, to Congress for FY 2020; to the Committee on March 16, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the Energy and Commerce. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 scope of new chemical exclusivity. EC-843. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Stat. 868); to the Committee on Oversight S. 578.—An Act to improve the health and Media Bureau, Federal Communications and Reform. safety of Americans living with food aller- Commission, transmitting the Commission’s EC-853. A letter from the Director, Na- gies and related disorders, including poten- final rule — Amendment of section 73.622(i), tional Archives and Records Administration, tially life-threatening anaphylaxis, food pro- Post-Transition Table of DTV Allotments, transmitting the Administration’s 2020 No tein-induced enterocolitis syndrome, and Television Broadcast Stations (Columbia, FEAR Act Report, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2301 eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases, and Missouri) [MB Docket No.: 20-428](RM-11870) note; Public Law 107-174, 203(a) (as amended for other purposes. received March 26, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. by Public Law 109-435, Sec. 604(f)); (120 Stat. f 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 3242); to the Committee on Oversight and Re- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and form. ADJOURNMENT Commerce. EC-854. A letter from the Director, Na- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- EC-844. A letter from the Associate Chief, tional Science Foundation, transmitting the ant to section 11(b) of House Resolu- Mobility Division, Wireless Telecommuni- Foundation’s 2020 No FEAR Act Report, pur- tion 188, the House stands adjourned cations Bureau, Federal Communications suant to 5 U.S.C. 2301 note; Public Law 107- Commission, transmitting the Commission’s 174, 203(a) (as amended by Public Law 109-435, until 10 a.m. tomorrow for morning- final rule — Facilitating Shared Use in the Sec. 604(f)); (120 Stat. 3242); to the Committee hour debate and noon for legislative 3100-3550 MHz Band [WT Docket No. 19-348] on Oversight and Reform. business. received March 26, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. EC-855. A letter from the Acting Chairman, Thereupon (at 8 o’clock and 49 min- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Administrative Conference of the United utes p.m.), under its previous order, the Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and States, transmitting recommendations House adjourned until tomorrow, Tues- Commerce. adopted by the Assembly of the Administra- day, April 20, 2021, at 10 a.m. for morn- EC-845. A letter from the Secretary, De- tive Conference of the United States at its ing-hour debate. partment of the Treasury, transmitting a 73rd Plenary Session; to the Committee on six-month periodic report on the national the Judiciary. f emergency with respect to Somalia that was EC-856. A letter from the Rules Adminis- BUDGETARY EFFECTS OF PAYGO declared in Executive Order 13536 on April 12, trator, Office of General Counsel, Federal LEGISLATION 2010, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); Public Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice, Law 94-412, Sec. 401(c); (90 Stat. 1257) and 50 transmitting the Department’s final rule — Pursuant to the Statutory Pay-As- U.S.C. 1703(c); Public Law 95-223, Sec 204(c); Inmate Discipline Program: New Prohibited You-Go Act of 2010 (PAYGO), Mr. YAR- (91 Stat. 1627); to the Committee on Foreign Act Code for Pressuring Inmates for Legal MUTH hereby submits, prior to the vote Affairs. Documents [Docket No.: BOP-1172-F] (RIN: on passage, for printing in the CON- EC-846. A letter from the Assistant Legal 1120-AB72) received February 23, 2021, pursu- GRESSIONAL RECORD, that H.R. 1392, the Adviser, Office of Treaty Affairs, Depart- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- Protection of Saudi Dissidents Act of ment of State, transmitting a report con- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee cerning international agreements other than on the Judiciary. 2021, as amended, would have no sig- treaties entered into by the United States to EC-857. A letter from the Management and nificant effect on the deficit, and be transmitted to the Congress within the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of therefore, the budgetary effects of such sixty-day period specified in the Case-Za- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- bill are estimated as zero. blocki Act, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b(a); Pub- ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- -- lic Law 92-403, Sec. 1(a) (as amended by Pub- proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums Pursuant to the Statutory Pay-As- lic Law 108-458, Sec. 7121(b)); (118 Stat. 3807); and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- You-Go Act of 2010 (PAYGO), Mr. YAR- to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31349;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:49 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19AP7.094 H19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE April 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1953 Amdt. No.: 3938] received April 12, 2021, pur- CE-044-AD; Amendment 39-21378; AD 2021-01- 1959 to require the authorization of members suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 12, 2021, of a labor organization before such organiza- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law tion may make certain political expendi- on Transportation and Infrastructure. 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- tures, and for other purposes; to the Com- EC-858. A letter from the Management and mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- mittee on Education and Labor. Program Analyst, FAA, Department of ture. By Mr. NEWHOUSE: Transportation, transmitting the Depart- EC-866. A letter from the Management and H.R. 2641. A bill to amend the Reclamation ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Project Act of 1939 to authorize pumped stor- proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums Transportation, transmitting the Depart- age hydropower development utilizing mul- and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- tiple Bureau of Reclamation reservoirs; to cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31348; tives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes [Docket the Committee on Natural Resources. Amdt. No.: 3937] received April 12, 2021, pur- No.: FAA-2018-1046; Product Identifier 2018- By Mr. BOST (for himself and Ms. suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- CE-049-AD; Amendment 39-21371; AD 2020-26- BUSH): 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee 16] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 12, 2021, H.R. 2642. A bill to establish the Cahokia on Transportation and Infrastructure. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law Mounds Mississippian Culture National His- EC-859. A letter from the Management and 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- torical Park in Collinsville, Illinois, Monroe, Program Analyst, FAA, Department of mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Madison, and St. Clair Counties, Illinois, and Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ture. St. Louis City County, Missouri, and for ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- EC-867. A letter from the Management and other purposes; to the Committee on Natural tives; International Aero Engines AG Tur- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Resources. bofan Engines [Docket No.: FAA-2020-1168; Transportation, transmitting the Depart- By Ms. BROWNLEY (for herself, Mr. Project Identifier AD-2020-01568-E; Amend- ment’s final rule — IFR Altitudes; Miscella- GRIJALVA, and Mr. LOWENTHAL): ment 39-21379; AD 2021-01-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) neous Amendments [Docket No.: 31354; H.R. 2643. A bill to require the Bureau of received April 12, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Amdt. No.: 557] received April 12, 2021, pursu- Safety and Environmental Enforcement to 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- further develop, finalize, and implement up- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee dated regulations for offshore oil and gas tation and Infrastructure. on Transportation and Infrastructure. pipelines to address long-standing limita- EC-860. A letter from the Management and tions regarding its ability to ensure active Program Analyst, FAA, Department of f pipeline integrity and address safety and en- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS vironmental risks associated with decom- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- missioning, and for other purposes; to the tives; Airbus SAS Airplanes [Docket No.: Under clause 2 of rule XII, public Committee on Natural Resources. FAA-2020-1172; Project Identifier MCAI-2020- bills and resolutions of the following By Ms. BUSH (for herself, Ms. OCASIO- 01661-T; Amendment 39-21388; AD 2021-02-05] titles were introduced and severally re- CORTEZ, Mr. BOWMAN, Ms. OMAR, Ms. (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 12, 2021, pur- ferred, as follows: NORTON, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- of New York, Ms. WILSON of Florida, By Mr. WESTERMAN (for himself, Mr. 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia, Mr. JONES, MCCARTHY, Mr. SCHRADER, Mr. on Transportation and Infrastructure. Mr. CONNOLLY, Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. AMODEI, Mr. ARMSTRONG, Mr. BACON, EC-861. A letter from the Management and RASKIN, Ms. NEWMAN, Ms. BARRAGA´ N, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. BARR, Mr. BENTZ, Mr. Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Mr. ESPAILLAT, Ms. TLAIB, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. BURCHETT, Transportation, transmitting the Depart- GARCI´A of Illinois, Ms. LEE of Cali- Mr. CALVERT, Mr. CARL, Mr. CARTER ment’s final rule — Amendment Class E Air- fornia, Mr. VARGAS, Ms. PRESSLEY, of Georgia, Ms. CHENEY, Mr. COLE, space; Elkhart, KS [Docket No.: FAA-2020- Mr. COHEN, Mr. TORRES of New York, Mr. CRAWFORD, Mr. CRENSHAW, Mr. 0887; Airspace Docket No.: 20-ACE-22] (RIN: Mr. HUFFMAN, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. CURTIS, Mr. RODNEY 2120-AA66) received April 12, 2021, pursuant GOMEZ, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, and Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mrs. FISCHBACH, Mr. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, THOMPSON of California): Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on FORTENBERRY, Ms. FOXX, Mr. H.R. 2644. A bill to provide direct funding Transportation and Infrastructure. FULCHER, Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio, Miss to local, Tribal, and territorial governments ´ ´ EC-862. A letter from the Management and GONZALEZ-COLON, Mr. GOSAR, Ms. to establish Green New Deal programs and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of GRANGER, Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana, initiatives, and for other purposes; to the Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Ms. HERRELL, Mr. HIGGINS of Lou- Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in ment’s final rule — Amendment of Class E isiana, Mr. HILL, Mr. JOHNSON of addition to the Committees on Transpor- Airspace; Prairie Du Chien, WI [Docket No.: South Dakota, Mr. JOYCE of Ohio, tation and Infrastructure, Natural Re- FAA-2020-0872; Airspace Docket No.: 20-AGL- Mr. KELLY of Mississippi, Mrs. KIM of sources, Agriculture, Financial Services, 33] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received April 12, 2021, California, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. LATTA, Education and Labor, and the Judiciary, for pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law Mrs. LESKO, Mr. LUCAS, Ms. MACE, a period to be subsequently determined by 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- Ms. MALLIOTAKIS, Mr. MANN, Mr. the Speaker, in each case for consideration mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- MCCAUL, Mrs. RODGERS of Wash- of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- ture. ington, Mr. MEIJER, Mr. MEUSER, tion of the committee concerned. EC-863. A letter from the Management and Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS, Mr. MOORE of By Mrs. BUSTOS: Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Utah, Mr. NEWHOUSE, Mr. NUNES, Mr. H.R. 2645. A bill to address the needs of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- OBERNOLTE, Mr. OWENS, Mrs. workers in industries likely to be impacted ment’s final rule — Amendment of Class D RADEWAGEN, Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, by rapidly evolving technologies; to the and Class E Airspace and Establishment of Mr. ROUZER, Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Committee on Education and Labor. Class E Airspace; Fort Riley and Manhattan, Georgia, Mr. SIMPSON, Mr. STAUBER, By Mr. CONNOLLY (for himself, Mr. KS [Docket No.: FAA-2020-0759; Airspace Ms. STEFANIK, Mr. STEWART, Mr. CURTIS, Mr. BERA, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. Docket No.: 20-ACE-20] (RIN: 2120-AA66) re- STIVERS, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsyl- DIAZ-BALART, Mr. SIRES, and Mr. ceived April 12, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. vania, Mr. TIFFANY, Mr. VALADAO, FITZPATRICK): 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. WEBSTER of H.R. 2646. A bill to amend the Taiwan Al- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- Florida, Mr. WILSON of South Caro- lies International Protection and Enhance- tation and Infrastructure. lina, Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. WOMACK, Mr. ment Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019 to pro- EC-864. A letter from the Management and YOUNG, and Mr. RESCHENTHALER): vide that the United States, as a member of Program Analyst, FAA, Department of H.R. 2639. A bill to establish forest con- any international organizations, should op- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- servation practices through management, re- pose any attempts by the People’s Republic ment’s final rule — Amendment of Class D forestation, and utilization which lead to the of China to resolve Taiwan’s status by dis- and Class E Airspace and Revocation of Class sequestration of greenhouse gases, and for torting the decisions, language, policies, or E Airspace; Muskegon, MI [Docket No.: FAA- other purposes; to the Committee on Agri- procedures of the organization, and for other 2020-0871; Airspace Docket No.: 20-AGL-32] culture, and in addition to the Committees purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Af- (RIN: 2120-AA66) received April 12, 2021, pur- on Foreign Affairs, Natural Resources, Ways fairs. suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- and Means, Science, Space, and Technology, By Mr. COURTNEY: 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee and Education and Labor, for a period to be H.R. 2647. A bill to provide penalties for on Transportation and Infrastructure. subsequently determined by the Speaker, in countries that systematically and unreason- EC-865. A letter from the Management and each case for consideration of such provi- ably refuse or delay repatriation of certain Program Analyst, FAA, Department of sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the nationals, and for other purposes; to the Transportation, transmitting the Depart- committee concerned. Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- By Mr. HUIZENGA: to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a tives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes [Docket H.R. 2640. A bill to amend the Labor-Man- period to be subsequently determined by the No.: FAA-2020-0910; Project Identifier 2018- agement Reporting and Disclosure Act of Speaker, in each case for consideration of

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A bill to amend title 31, United York, Mr. SUOZZI, Mrs. DINGELL, Ms. ergy and Commerce. States Code, to provide for the issuance of CLARKE of New York, Mr. BRENDAN F. By Mr. EVANS: Green Bonds and to establish the United BOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mrs. NAPOLI- H.R. 2649. A bill to decriminalize cannabis, States Green Bank, and for other purposes; TANO, Mr. LIEU, Mr. CICILLINE, and to establish an Equitable Licensing Grant to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in Ms. LEE of California): Program in the Small Business Administra- addition to the Committee on Energy and H.R. 2664. A bill to provide economic em- tion, and for other purposes; to the Com- Commerce, for a period to be subsequently powerment opportunities in the United mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in ad- determined by the Speaker, in each case for States through the modernization of public dition to the Committees on the Judiciary, consideration of such provisions as fall with- housing, and for other purposes; to the Com- Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Small in the jurisdiction of the committee con- mittee on Financial Services. Business, for a period to be subsequently de- cerned. By Mr. VAN DREW: termined by the Speaker, in each case for By Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania: H.R. 2665. A bill to direct the Federal Com- consideration of such provisions as fall with- H.R. 2657. A bill to prohibit Federal funds munications Commission to establish a pro- in the jurisdiction of the committee con- from being used to develop, implement, sup- gram to make grants to States for the de- cerned. port, or endorse vaccine passports; to the ployment of broadband service in under- By Mr. GARCIA of California: Committee on Energy and Commerce. served areas by small business broadband H.R. 2650. A bill to amend the By Mr. KELLER (for himself, Mr. providers, and for other purposes; to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide KELLY of Pennsylvania, and Ms. Committee on Energy and Commerce. for the portability of professional licenses of MACE): By Mr. VAN DREW: members of the uniformed services and their H.R. 2658. A bill to clarify that aliens who H.R. 2666. A bill to amend the Communica- spouses, and for other purposes; to the Com- are not lawfully admitted for permanent res- tions Act of 1934 to prohibit providers of mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. idence in the United States may not be vac- broadband internet access service from in- By Mr. GOHMERT: cinated until nationals of the United States creasing rates or enforcing data caps or al- H.R. 2651. A bill to provide for the retroces- and aliens who are lawfully admitted for per- lowances during an emergency or major dis- sion of the District of Columbia to Maryland, manent residence in the United States are aster, and for other purposes; to the Com- and for other purposes; to the Committee on fully vaccinated for COVID-19, and for other mittee on Energy and Commerce. the Judiciary, and in addition to the Com- purposes; to the Committee on Energy and By Mr. VAN DREW: mittee on Oversight and Reform, for a period Commerce. H.R. 2667. A bill to amend the Communica- to be subsequently determined by the Speak- By Mr. LANGEVIN (for himself and tions Act of 1934 to prohibit providers of er, in each case for consideration of such pro- Mr. GARBARINO): broadband internet access service from visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the H.R. 2659. A bill to establish a grant pro- charging consumers above certain amounts committee concerned. gram at the Department of Homeland Secu- for certain equipment; to the Committee on By Mr. GOLDEN: rity to promote cooperative research and de- Energy and Commerce. H.R. 2652. A bill to ensure that certain en- velopment between the United States and By Mr. TAKANO: trepreneurial development services of the Israel on cybersecurity; to the Committee on H. Con. Res. 29. Concurrent resolution sup- Small Business Administration are made Homeland Security. porting the goals and ideals of GLSEN’s 2021 available to cannabis-related legitimate By Mr. LATTA (for himself, Mr. Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti- businesses and service providers, and for PERRY, Mr. ARRINGTON, Mrs. WAGNER, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, other purposes; to the Committee on Small Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota, Mr. and questioning (LGBTQ+) name-calling, Business. STIVERS, Mr. CARL, Mr. CLOUD, Mr. bullying, and harassment faced by individ- By Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N (for her- JOYCE of Pennsylvania, Ms. MACE, uals in schools; to the Committee on Edu- self, Ms. SALAZAR, Mr. SOTO, Mr. Mrs. HINSON, Mr. WALBERG, Mr. BUR- cation and Labor, and in addition to the DIAZ-BALART, and Mr. GALLEGO): GESS, Mr. MCKINLEY, Mrs. MCCLAIN, Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to H.R. 2653. A bill to rescue domestic medical Mr. JACKSON, and Mr. PENCE): be subsequently determined by the Speaker, manufacturing activity by providing incen- H.R. 2660. A bill to amend the Federal in each case for consideration of such provi- tives in economically distressed areas of the Water Pollution Control Act to codify the sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the United States and its possessions; to the definition of the term ‘‘waters of the United committee concerned. Committee on Ways and Means, and in addi- States’’, and for other purposes; to the Com- By Mrs. GREENE of Georgia: tion to the Committee on Energy and Com- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- H. Res. 327. A resolution in the Matter of merce, for a period to be subsequently deter- ture. Representative Maxine Waters; to the Com- mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- By Mrs. LAWRENCE (for herself, Mr. mittee on Ethics. sideration of such provisions as fall within CARTWRIGHT, and Mr. COHEN): By Mrs. GREENE of Georgia: the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. H.R. 2661. A bill to prioritize educating and H. Res. 328. A resolution to Remove Maxine By Mr. HIGGINS of New York (for him- training for existing and new environmental Waters from the Committee on Financial self, Mr. SMITH of Missouri, Mr. health professionals; to the Committee on Services for Inciting Violence Against the FITZPATRICK, Mr. LARSON of Con- Energy and Commerce, and in addition to United States; to the Committee on Ethics. necticut, Mr. SUOZZI, Mr. ADERHOLT, the Committee on Education and Labor, for By Mrs. LESKO (for herself, Mr. Mrs. AXNE, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, a period to be subsequently determined by GOSAR, Ms. BROWNLEY, Mr. KAHELE, Mr. VAN DREW, Ms. SCANLON, Mr. the Speaker, in each case for consideration Mr. WEBSTER of Florida, Mr. KELLY BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- of Pennsylvania, Mr. LAMALFA, Mr. Mr. BACON, Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, tion of the committee concerned. GROTHMAN, Mr. JACOBS of New York, Miss RICE of New York, Mr. JOYCE of By Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of Mr. ADERHOLT, Mrs. CAMMACK, Mrs. Pennsylvania, Mr. SCHRADER, and Ms. New York (for herself, Mr. HOYER, HINSON, and Mrs. HARTZLER): H. Res. 329. A resolution expressing support PINGREE): Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. for the designation of April 18, 2022, as ‘‘Na- H.R. 2654. A bill to amend title XVIII of the GOMEZ, Ms. PORTER, and Mr. LIEU): Social Security Act to provide Medicare cov- H.R. 2662. A bill to amend the Inspector tional Amateur Radio Operators Day’’; to erage for all physicians’ services furnished General Act of 1978, and for other purposes; the Committee on Oversight and Reform. by doctors of chiropractic within the scope to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, f of their license, and for other purposes; to and in addition to the Committee on the CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Budget, for a period to be subsequently de- and in addition to the Committee on Ways termined by the Speaker, in each case for STATEMENT and Means, for a period to be subsequently consideration of such provisions as fall with- Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of determined by the Speaker, in each case for in the jurisdiction of the committee con- the Rules of the House of Representa- consideration of such provisions as fall with- cerned. tives, the following statements are sub- in the jurisdiction of the committee con- By Mr. MORELLE (for himself, Mr. mitted regarding the specific powers cerned. JEFFRIES, and Ms. BASS): granted to Congress in the Constitu- By Mr. HIMES (for himself and Mrs. H.R. 2663. A bill to prohibit law enforce- CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York): ment officers from using chemical weapons tion to enact the accompanying bill or H.R. 2655. A bill to amend the Securities on minors in the course of policing activi- joint resolution. Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit certain se- ties, and for other purposes; to the Com- By Mr. WESTERMAN: curities trading and related communications mittee on the Judiciary. H.R. 2639.

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H.R. 2640. of Forts, Magazines, Arsenals, dock-Yards, Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- and other needful Buildings lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. GOLDEN: Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Con- Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of H.R. 2652. stitution of the United States grants the the United States. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress the power to enact this law. By Mr. NEWHOUSE: lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. MORELLE: H.R. 2641. Article I, Section 8 power to regulate com- H.R. 2663. Congress has the power to enact this legis- merce Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: By Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N: lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8. H.R. 2653. Article I, Section 8 By Mr. BOST: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ: H.R. 2642. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2664. Congress has the power to enact this legis- The Congress shall have Power To lay and Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, lation pursuant to the following: Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2. to pay the Debts and provide for the common Article I, Section 8 By Ms. BROWNLEY: Defence and general welfare of the United By Mr. VAN DREW: H.R. 2643. States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises H.R. 2665. Congress has the power to enact this legis- shall be uniform throughout the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: States; [. . .]—And To make all laws which lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 shall be necessary and proper for carrying Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 By Ms. BUSH: into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all By Mr. VAN DREW: H.R. 2644. other Powers vested by this Constitution in H.R. 2666. Congress has the power to enact this legis- the Government of the United States, or in Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: any Department or Officer thereof. lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 1 of the Constitution. By Mr. HIGGINS of New York: Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 By Mrs. BUSTOS: H.R. 2654. By Mr. VAN DREW: H.R. 2645. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2667. 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 1, Section 8 lation pursuant to the following: This bill is enacted pursuant to the power By Mr. HIMES: Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 granted to Congress under Article I, Section H.R. 2655. 8, Clause 18 of the United States Constitu- Congress has the power to enact this legis- f tion. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. CONNOLLY: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 2646. States Constitution Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. HIMES: were added to public bills and resolu- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2656. tions, as follows: Article I, Section 8, Clause 18: To make all Congress has the power to enact this legis- Laws which shall be necessary and proper for lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 40: Mr. LANGEVIN and Mr. HIMES. carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- Article I, Section 8 H.R. 301: Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia. ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- By Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania: H.R. 322: Mr. LAMALFA, Mr. JOYCE of Penn- stitution in the Government of the United H.R. 2657. sylvania, and Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. States, or in any Department or Officer Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 350: Mr. GREEN of Texas, Ms. JOHNSON thereof. lation pursuant to the following: of Texas, and Mr. POCAN. ´ ´ By Mr. COURTNEY: Article 1, Section 8 of the United States H.R. 396: Miss GONZALEZ-COLON. H.R. 2647. Consitutionn H.R. 402: Mr. RASKIN, Ms. NORTON, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. KELLER: MEIJER, Ms. SPANBERGER, Mr. ALLRED, and lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2658. Mr. SHERMAN. Article 1, Section 8 Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 413: Mr. CLINE. By Mr. DESAULNIER: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 426: Mr. ROSENDALE. H.R. 2648. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 H.R. 472: Mr. CURTIS and Mr. JOYCE of Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. LANGEVIN: Pennsylvania. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2659. H.R. 571: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New Article 1, Section 8. Congress has the power to enact this legis- York, Mr. SIRES, and Mrs. BEATTY. By Mr. EVANS: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 695: Mr. MCCAUL. H.R. 2649. Article 1, Section 8 of the United States H.R. 704: Mr. ISSA and Mr. CICILLINE. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Constitution H.R. 763: Mr. POCAN and Mrs. MCBATH. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. LATTA: H.R. 793: Mr. KAHELE. Article I, Section 8, Clause I of the Con- H.R. 2660. H.R. 826: Mr. BERA. stitution: The Congress shall have Power To Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 855: Ms. LOFGREN. lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 858: Mr. TONY GONZALES of Texas. Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the Article I, Section 8, Clause 18: H.R. 958: Ms. LOIS FRANKEL of Florida. common Defence and general Welfare of the The Congress shall have Power to make all H.R. 959: Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of United States Laws which shall be necessary and proper for New York. By Mr. GARCIA of California: carrying into Executive the foregoing Pow- H.R. 1014: Mr. KINZINGER. H.R. 2650. ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- H.R. 1016: Ms. MACE. Congress has the power to enact this legis- stitution in the Government of the United H.R. 1019: Mr. LEVIN of California. lation pursuant to the following: States, or in any Department or Officer H.R. 1022: Mr. LOWENTHAL. Congress has the power to enact this legis- thereof. H.R. 1043: Ms. FOXX. lation pursuant to the following: Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2: H.R. 1145: Mr. KELLER, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United The Congress shall have the Power to dis- LIEU, and Ms. SPANBERGER. States Constitution: ‘‘To regulate Commerce pose of and make all needful Rules and Regu- H.R. 1158: Mr. LOWENTHAL. with foreign Nations, and among the several lations respecting the Territory and other H.R. 1177: Mr. PASCRELL and Mr. GRIJALVA. States, and with the Indian Tribes.’’ Property belonging to the United States. H.R. 1179: Mr. SMITH of Nebraska and Mr. By Mr. GOHMERT: By Mrs. LAWRENCE: JOYCE of Ohio. H.R. 2651. H.R. 2661. H.R. 1185: Mr. CICILLINE. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1193: Mr. BALDERSON, Mr. NORCROSS, lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Mr. LAMBORN, and Mr. BILIRAKIS. Article 1, Section 8, US Constitution: Article I, Section 8, Clause 18, ‘‘To make H.R. 1200: Mr. AUCHINCLOSS. To exercise exclusive Legislation in all all Laws which shall be necessary and proper H.R. 1258: Mr. KAHELE. Cases whatsoever, over such District (not ex- for carrying into Execution the foregoing H.R. 1277: Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia, Ms. ceeding ten Miles square) as may, by Cession Powers, and all other Powers vested by this HOULAHAN, and Mr. SHERMAN.

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H.R. 1297: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. THOMPSON of H.R. 2295: Ms. WILSON of Florida. New York. Mississippi, Ms. JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. RUSH, H.R. 2339: Mr. KIM of New Jersey. IND OORE H.R. 1304: Mr. K , Ms. M of Wis- Mr. MEEKS, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mrs. WALORSKI, H.R. 2349: Mr. BUDD. consin, Ms. STRICKLAND, Mr. CURTIS, and Mr. HERN, Mr. DUNN, Mr. VAN DREW, Mr. H.R. 2430: Mr. JACKSON. Mrs. LESKO. RICE of South Carolina, Mr. SMITH of Ne- H.R. 2486: Mr. GUEST. H.R. 1332: Mr. VALADAO, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. braska, and Mr. POCAN. MCGOVERN, Mr. KELLY of Mississippi, Mr. H.R. 1954: Mr. BUCHANAN. H.R. 2488: Mr. BRADY and Mr. SMITH of Ne- STEUBE, Mr. MANN, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Ms. H.R. 1956: Mr. MCKINLEY. braska. MANNING, Mr. AUCHINCLOSS, Ms. MACE, Mr. H.R. 1996: Mr. COMER, Mr. GOMEZ, Ms. LOF- H.R. 2497: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. FITZGERALD, and Mrs. SPARTZ. GREN, Ms. ROSS, Mr. CASTRO of Texas, Mrs. H.R. 2525: Ms. KUSTER. H.R. 1346: Mrs. SPARTZ. TORRES of California, Mr. RUSH, Ms. MENG, H.R. 2530: Mr. RYAN. H.R. 1378: Ms. ESHOO. Mrs. BICE of Oklahoma, Mr. MRVAN, Mrs. H.R. 2576: Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ. H.R. 1384: Mr. WESTERMAN and Mr. PAPPAS. MILLER-MEEKS, and Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas. H.R. 2606: Ms. STEFANIK. H.R. 1477: Miss RICE of New York. H.R. 2005: Mr. WITTMAN and Mr. KELLY of H.R. 1488: Mrs. KIM of California and Mr. Mississippi. H.R. 2607: Mr. BROWN. OWENTHAL L . H.R. 2021: Ms. SPANBERGER. H.R. 2616: Mr. DEFAZIO. H.R. 1491: Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N. H.R. 2049: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. H.R. 2617: Ms. NORTON. H.R. 1493: Ms. MACE. H.R. 2079: Mr. CLEAVER, Ms. CRAIG, and Mr. H.R. 2630: Mr. BILIRAKIS and Mr. TAYLOR. H.R. 1496: Mr. CLINE. DELGADO. H.R. 1525: Ms. FOXX. H.R. 2638: Ms. NORTON and Mr. GRIJALVA. H.R. 2083: Mr. COLE, Mr. STIVERS, Mr. HICE H.R. 1553: Mr. PALAZZO. H.J. Res. 11: Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. WITTMAN, of Georgia, Mr. FULCHER, and Mrs. KIM of H.R. 1587: Ms. BOURDEAUX. Mr. MULLIN, Mr. BUCSHON, Mr. DESJARLAIS, California. H.R. 1650: Mrs. SPARTZ. Mr. LONG, and Mr. DIAZ-BALART. H.R. 1684: Ms. PINGREE. H.R. 2085: Mr. POSEY and Ms. ROSS. H. Res. 30: Mr. RASKIN. H.R. 1693: Mr. RESCHENTHALER. H.R. 2096: Mr. RASKIN and Mr. DOGGETT. H.R. 1704: Mrs. SPARTZ. H.R. 2102: Mr. KHANNA and Ms. BARRAGA´ N. H. Res. 114: Mr. CUELLAR. H.R. 1730: Mr. LEVIN of California. H.R. 2124: Mr. MORELLE. H. Res. 118: Mr. STEWART, Mr. HIGGINS of H.R. 1745: Mr. PALMER, Mr. FULCHER, Mr. H.R. 2125: Ms. ROSS. New York, Mr. GARCIA of California, and Mr. ROSENDALE, Mrs. WAGNER, Mr. PALAZZO, Mr. H.R. 2144: Mr. KIND. JACKSON. DAVIDSON, Mr. KUSTOFF, Mr. YOUNG, Mr. HICE H.R. 2168: Mr. PALAZZO. H. Res. 124: Mr. TAYLOR. H.R. 2188: Mr. JACKSON. of Georgia, Mr. COMER, Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. H. Res. 130: Mr. DAVIDSON. H.R. 2198: Mr. TONKO, Ms. ADAMS, Mr. NAD- GUEST, Mr. GUTHRIE, Mrs. HARTZLER, Mr. H. Res. 309: Mrs. HINSON. TIFFANY, and Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. LER, Mrs. TRAHAN, Ms. TLAIB, Ms. NEWMAN, ´ H. Res. 314: Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania, H.R. 1769: Mr. UPTON and Mr. NEGUSE. Ms. VELAZQUEZ, and Mr. COHEN. Mr. NORMAN, and Mr. HICE of Georgia. H.R. 1783: Ms. BROWNLEY and Ms. LOFGREN. H.R. 2237: Mr. LOWENTHAL. H.R. 1808: Mr. GOTTHEIMER. H.R. 2244: Mr. KELLER, Mr. KIM of New Jer- H. Res. 317: Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. H.R. 1842: Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of sey, Mr. NORMAN, Mr. MULLIN, Mr. GONZALEZ BURCHETT, Mr. KINZINGER, Mr. BUCK, Mr. New York and Ms. WILSON of Florida. of Ohio, Mr. COMER, Ms. MACE, Mr. JOHNSON STEUBE, Ms. TENNEY, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. ISSA, H.R. 1864: Ms. KUSTER. of South Dakota, Ms. ADAMS, Mr. LONG, Mr. Mr. CICILLINE, Mrs. WAGNER, Mr. CONNOLLY, H.R. 1946: Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. COHEN, Mr. CARL, and Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Ms. TITUS, Mr. GREEN of Tennessee, and Mr. BALDERSON, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. BRENDAN H.R. 2294: Mr. BROWN. BERA.

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Vol. 167 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2021 No. 67 Senate The Senate met at 3 p.m. and was U.S. SENATE, the NO HATE Act, which would im- called to order by the Honorable MAZIE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, prove and strengthen the bill. K. HIRONO, a Senator from the State of Washington, DC, April 19, 2021. Senator WARNOCK has worked with To the Senate: Hawaii. Senators HIRONO and COLLINS to in- Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, clude language acknowledging the re- f of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby appoint the Honorable MAZIE K. HIRONO, a cent tragic shootings near Atlanta. PRAYER Senator from the State of Hawaii, to perform All of these ideas will be incor- the duties of the Chair. porated into a broader final substitute The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- PATRICK J. LEAHY, amendment. I will ensure the Senate fered the following prayer: President pro tempore. votes on the substitute amendment in Let us pray. Ms. HIRONO thereupon assumed the the coming days. All told, the Senate is O God, our strength, rock, and for- Chair as Acting President pro tempore. on track to finish this bill later this tress, we praise Your holy Name. f week. Thank You for being our shield and We are seeing that when the Senate stronghold. RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME is given the opportunity to work, the Today, give our lawmakers the wis- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Senate can work. Members from both dom to seek You, for You deserve their pore. Under the previous order, the sides of the aisle have worked together trust. As our Senators remember how leadership time is reserved. over the past week to consider, perfect, You have sustained our Nation in the f and—soon—enact legislation respond- past, may they have confidence in Your ing to a pressing issue. guidance for the future. RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY Regrettably—very regrettably—in re- Lord, remind them of the times they LEADER cent years, all of us have witnessed a cried to You for help, and You an- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- surge of White nationalism and violent swered them through Your loving prov- pore. The majority leader is recog- extremism in American society. Sen- idence. As they recall that when You nized. ators of good will from both sides of speak, good things happen, empower f the aisle have taken note and devel- them to face whatever the future oped proposals to give Federal law en- brings without fear. Use them to speak BUSINESS BEFORE THE SENATE forcement officials the tools to better lifegiving words that bring harmony Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, detect, prevent, and prosecute this and hope. the Senate returns this week with a surge in hate crimes. We pray in Your marvelous Name. full plate. Today, we will continue to The Senate will incorporate many of Amen. work on two important nominations to these ideas in the final substitute f the Justice Department: Lisa Monaco amendment to this bill. As a result, I and Vanita Gupta. Both should be con- am optimistic we can finish our work PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE firmed by the end of this week. The on the anti-Asian hate crimes bill later Senate will also vote to confirm SEC this week in the same manner we start- The Presiding Officer led the Pledge Commissioner Gary Gensler to a full ed, with an overwhelming bipartisan of Allegiance, as follows: term. vote. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the At the same time, the Senate will And, let me say, it is needed. As I go United States of America, and to the Repub- continue to work on the anti-Asian through New York—I have been to sev- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. hate crimes bill. Last week, the Senate eral more rallies, one early this morn- voted to proceed with the legislation ing—anti-Asian hate crime, unfortu- f by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of nately, is on the upsurge. We hear 92 to 6. The process will continue to be about the violent acts. We have heard APPOINTMENT OF ACTING bipartisan. about the deaths. But, every day, thou- PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE Senator COLLINS has worked with sands—thousands—of Asian Americans The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator HIRONO—you, Madam Presi- are subjected to smaller but nonethe- clerk will please read a communication dent—on a few modifications, which we less stinging acts of hate crime by to the Senate from the President pro have welcomed. Senators MORAN and being called names, by being spat upon, tempore (Mr. LEAHY). BLUMENTHAL have worked with Senator by being cursed at, and even just by The legislative clerk read the fol- SCOTT of Florida to incorporate his being stared at in a nasty way like: lowing letter: feedback into their legislation called Who the heck are you?

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:36 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19AP6.000 S19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 19, 2021 So we must act. We must act both to searchers, scientists, doctors, nurses, the Director of the National Economic strengthen the Department of Justice’s and all the public health workers who Council, Brian Deese, on the same sub- ability to prosecute more hate crimes have made this possible. ject. and to pay attention to hate crimes Thanks to the American Rescue As the Senate begins to shape the and to calculate their number, but also Plan, our economy has gotten its own contours of a comprehensive infra- to send a message—two messages, in shot in the arm. The Treasury Depart- structure bill, I will soon move to have fact: one to our Asian-American ment announced that nearly 159 mil- the Senate take up a bipartisan water friends—a great 6 percent of America lion stimulus payments—$376 billion— infrastructure bill. This legislation, and 10 percent of New York is Asian have reached people across the coun- the Drinking Water and Infrastructure American—that you are us, we are all try. Last week, jobless claims fell to Act, was advanced by the Environment Americans together, and we welcome their lowest levels since the start of and Public Works Committee on a you being here. I, for one, like you, the pandemic. Global consumer con- unanimous vote earlier this year. It Madam President, would welcome more fidence is now higher than it was even will authorize tens of billions of dollars Asian immigrants coming to America. before the pandemic. Across the coun- to make sure American families, espe- But second is a message to those who try, the American Rescue Plan is accel- cially low-income families, have access perpetrate these awful acts: You are erating our economic recovery. Con- to safe and clean drinking water. not American. We despise what you do, sumer spending is up, businesses are The drinking water bill could rep- and we are going to remain vigilant gradually reopening, and American resent a small but important first step until this kind of bigotry is diminished workers are regaining hope and reen- in bringing our two parties together on and maybe even snuffed out. tering the workforce. the work on infrastructure. I salute the f Thanks to our historic investment in chairman of EPW, TOM CARPER of Dela- American workers, American families, ware, and the ranking member, Sen- CORONAVIRUS and the American economy, brighter ator CAPITO of West Virginia, for com- Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, on days are just around the corner. All of ing together on the legislation. We another matter, for the last year, the us who worked hard on passing the look forward to working with our Re- country has faced a daunting series of ARP and the previous legislation can publican colleagues later this work pe- crises. After such a difficult year, it is be very proud of what we were able to riod to get that piece of legislation important to take stock of how the do. Now, of course, we are not com- done. country is finally, finally starting to pletely out of the woods yet. Despite I yield the floor. recover. the roaring success of the American I suggest the absence of a quorum. Over a month ago, Senate Democrats Rescue Plan, we must continue to bol- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- passed the American Rescue Plan, su- ster our economic recovery and create pore. The clerk will call the roll. percharging our Nation’s vaccination good-paying jobs for American work- The legislative clerk proceeded to drive and putting thousands of dollars ers. That is why infrastructure—big, call the roll. into the pockets of Americans who bold infrastructure—remains at the top Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I needed it most. Already, the benefits of our priority list. ask unanimous consent that the order are pouring in. There isn’t a community in this for the quorum call be rescinded. Yesterday, the CDC announced that country without some glaring infra- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- the country had reached a truly re- structure challenges, be they crum- pore. Without objection, it is so or- markable milestone. Over half of U.S. bling roads, bridges, or school build- dered. adults, 130 million Americans, have re- ings, aging sewer systems, housing f ceived at least one dose of the COVID– properties, or unreliable internet. If 19 vaccine. It is the result of a rapidly America is going to compete in the 21st CONCLUSION OF MORNING accelerating pace of distribution, century, we can’t have an infrastruc- BUSINESS which we in the Senate—many of us— ture that is stuck in the last century, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- pushed for, first in the December bill so Congress, in coordination with the pore. Morning business is closed. and then in the ARP bill. The country Biden administration, is going to work f now averages over 3 million doses per on a comprehensive jobs and infra- LEGISLATIVE SESSION day. structure bill this year. Even better news arrived this morn- Today at the White House, President --- ing. Starting today, every single adult Biden will meet with Members from COVID–19 HATE CRIMES ACT in the United States is eligible to get both parties to continue bipartisan dis- vaccinated. Let me say that again. All cussions on an infrastructure package. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- U.S. adults in all 50 States, Wash- The President has reiterated his inten- pore. Under the previous order, the ington, DC, and Puerto Rico are now tion and desire to work in good faith Senate will resume consideration of S. eligible to get the vaccine, meeting the with our Republican colleagues. Hope- 937, which the clerk will report. deadline President Biden set just 2 fully, our Republican colleagues share The legislative clerk read as follows: weeks ago. that willingness and desire. Reliably A bill (S. 937) to facilitate the expedited re- I urge all Americans to go online, investing in our Nation’s infrastruc- view of COVID–19 hate crimes, and for other purposes. find a location where vaccines are ture used to unite our two parties. It being administered, and get the vac- can do so again. AMENDMENT NO. 1445 cine. Register, sign up, call in. Do Here in Congress, we are going to (Purpose: To improve the bill.) whatever you need to do to make your- start getting our teeth into the details Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I self an appointment. This is about pro- of an infrastructure package. Right have an amendment at the desk, and I tecting yourself and protecting your here in the Senate, there are numerous ask for its immediate consideration. family. We are on our way to beating activities going on this week. Tomor- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- COVID–19, but everyone needs to do row, the Senate Appropriations Com- pore. The clerk will report the amend- their part, and part of doing your part mittee will hear from four Cabinet- ment. is being vaccinated. level officials on the details of the The legislative clerk read as follows: Inoculating a country of 330 million American Jobs Plan: Secretaries The Senator from New York [Mr. SCHUMER] people—a country the size of a con- Buttigieg, Raimondo, and Fudge, as for Ms. HIRONO and Ms. COLLINS proposes an tinent—is a momentous task. The fact well as EPA Administrator Michael amendment numbered 1445. that we have already reached the half- Regan. Later in the week, the Demo- Mr. SCHUMER. I ask to dispense way point in 4 short months is a credit cratic Steering and Outreach Com- with further reading of the amend- to the Biden administration and our mittee will hear from Secretaries ment. work here in Congress to fund vaccine Buttigieg and Raimondo on the Presi- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- production and distribution, and it is a dent’s Build Back Better agenda, and pore. Without objection, it is so or- credit to the thousands of medical re- the Democratic caucus will meet with dered.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:36 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G19AP6.002 S19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE April 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2003 (The amendment is printed in today’s It is harder to imagine anything Communist Party as it uses invasive RECORD under ‘‘Text of Amendments.’’) more inappropriate than a Member of technology to repress dissent at home Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, Congress flying in from California to and turning a blind eye to the deten- I suggest the absence of a quorum. inform local leaders, not so subtly, tion and killing of religious and ethnic The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. that this defendant had better be found minorities in broad daylight. BALDWIN). Without objection, it is so guilty or else there will be big trouble Well, the CCP is right that real patri- ordered. in the streets. ots should be speaking out and leading COVID–19 HATE CRIMES ACT Again, so much of our Nation’s quest in Hong Kong. They are just wrong Madam President, last week the Sen- for civil rights and equal justice has about who the true patriots actually ate began consideration of the COVID– been the fight to get rid of are. Hong Kong’s patriots are people 19 Hate Crimes Act. It is my under- extrajudicial violence, to get rid of like my friends Jimmy Lai and Martin standing that the Democratic leader rigged trials where the outcome was Lee, who risk their safety to champion hopes a final vote on the bill will occur molded by public sentiments or angry democracy. They are the hundreds of on Wednesday. mobs. It is beyond the pale for a sitting thousands of peaceful protesters who Earnest bipartisan conversations Member of the U.S. Congress to look at carried the torch even as their coun- have improved this legislation consid- what happened last summer and imply trymen have been imprisoned. erably behind the scenes. Senate Re- there should be some kind of a sequel, I appreciate the voices across the publicans have helped make the bill a sequel if a legal case does not unfold globe who are calling attention to the better. And I am confident that with a as she thinks it should. plight of the real patriots and all the bipartisan process this week that also Now, just a few hours after those other groups in Beijing’s crosshairs. include votes on Republican amend- comments, two members, two members To the global business and govern- ments, we will be able to continue of the National Guard who were onsite ment leaders who haven’t yet spoken moving forward toward the outcome in Minneapolis keeping the peace were out, I hope you are watching closely. If the country deserves. targeted in a driveby shooting. Thank- Beijing feels comfortable treating PROTESTS fully, neither was seriously injured. Hongkongers this way, just think how Madam President, on an entirely dif- But let’s hope it doesn’t take an injury little regard the PRC will show for ferent matter, last summer our Nation or a fatality to remind politicians that basic international norms. began grappling in a renewed way with their words actually have con- I am also grateful to our own Amer- anger and pain at the fact that our sequences. ican leaders who fight for basic human progress toward racial justice remains Earlier this year, of course, the coun- rights, including our Religious Free- unfinished. Rightly understood, this is try heard many strong opinions from dom Commissioners Tony Perkins and not a struggle against our Nation’s Democrats about whether leaders bear Gayle Manchin, who have themselves founding principles and central pillars; responsibility when reckless words pre- been comically blacklisted by Beijing rather, it is a journey to make America cede criminal violence. Instead of try- and rightly wear that as a badge of even more faithful to itself to ensure ing to tilt the scales of justice with honor. that life, liberty, the pursuit of happi- threats, policymakers should focus on I hope the administration will add ness, and equal justice under law are, actually making policy. teeth to its tough talk on China and re- indeed, the birthright of every single Last year, Senator TIM SCOTT and assure our friends in Hong Kong that American. Senate Republicans tried to pass legis- we have their backs. Unfortunately, some of last sum- lation that would have expanded body The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- mer’s demonstrations devolved into cameras, increased transparency in po- jority whip. violent and destructive riots. Small licing, and finally made lynching, at IMMIGRATION businesses were looted, civic monu- long last, a Federal crime. Our Demo- ments were defaced, and government Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I buildings attacked, not just insults but cratic colleagues used the filibuster to was sure that I wouldn’t like him. I rocks and Molotov cocktails were kill it because it was not anti-police was convinced that we weren’t going to thrown at the good men and women of enough. Our colleagues on the far left get along. I had so many grievances law enforcement. These were efforts to have enough work to do here in the against President George W. Bush—the use violence and disorder as a political Capitol without trying to dictate to war in Iraq, the interrogation of pris- tactic to influence or overrule our the judicial branch. oners—I really was prepared not to like democratic processes and our justice HONG KONG him at all, and then I met him. Darn it. system. Madam President, on one final mat- I met him and I liked him and I still Now, over the last few weeks, Min- ter, on Friday, the Chinese Communist do. neapolis returned to center stage with Party reminded the world what it We still have some profound dif- the trial of the police officer who is ac- thinks about justice, due process, and ferences on issues. I think back on his cused of killing George Floyd last May. self-governance. Nine of Hong Kong’s Presidency, and there are some things Again, the causes of civil rights, equal most devoted pro-democracy advocates that I want to give him credit for. justice, and rule of law tell us that this received harsh sentences. What was First and foremost, I want to thank trial and every trial must go forward their crime? Well, it was inspiring over him for being our President during 9/11 without social pressure, political con- a million people to take to the streets because, if you remember what he said siderations, and certainly violent in August 2019 to protest peacefully in after 9/11—and how profound it is in threats playing a role. Every single support of basic freedoms. light of our history since—he said our American deserves a fair trial. This is It was not the first time Beijing’s war against terrorism is not against sacred. thin-skinned authoritarians have people of the Islamic faith; it is a faith You do not balance the scales of jus- brought the hammer down on of peace. What a remarkable statement tice by trying to tip them, and yet this Hongkongers and, sadly, it will not be to make by a President because we past weekend, one Democratic House the last. China’s position is supposedly have seen just the opposite since by an- Member from California took it upon that ‘‘only patriots’’—only patriots other President from his party. herself to visit the protesters in Min- should be allowed to govern Hong He did great work when it came to neapolis. She said: ‘‘We’re looking for a Kong. global health, extraordinary work. He guilty verdict.’’ Like somebody window Let’s review what it means to be a changed the world for the better. I was shopping or ordering off a menu, she is PRC patriot. Apparently, it means ap- glad to be his ally in that effort. looking for a guilty verdict. If that ver- plauding Hong Kong’s new so-called na- That wasn’t the sum total of all the dict is not reached, the Congresswoman tional security law cooked up by main- work on the good side of the ledger said demonstrators should ‘‘not only land partisans and the political repres- that he had done, and I won’t recount stay in the street . . . we’ve got to get sion that it enables. It means applaud- the areas of disagreement because more active . . . get more ing saber-rattling and interference there were many, but I do want to tell confrontational . . . make sure that with civilian commerce in the South you that I was touched, personally they know we mean business.’’ China Sea. It means cheering on the touched by an article that President

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It was about welcoming nation at the same time.’’ forcement, and what is happening with his new book, a collection of paintings He writes we need a secure and effi- children in areas of poverty and guns. entitled ‘‘Out of Many, One.’’ cient border, and we should apply all This past weekend, our Nation’s epi- He said, in putting this book to- the necessary resources to ensure it. demic of gun violence continued to gether, he was really setting ‘‘out to He goes on to say we need a modern- devastate families and communities. accomplish two things: to share some ized asylum system that provides hu- The Adam Toledo tape wasn’t the only portraits of immigrants’’—and he has manitarian support and appropriate thing that happened. become an accomplished painter— legal channels for refugees. The rules In the city of Chicago, yesterday, ‘‘each with a remarkable story,’’ he for asylum should be reformed by Con- Sunday, 7-year-old Jaslyn Adams was says, ‘‘I try to tell, and to humanize gress to guard against unmerited entry shot and killed in the backseat of a car the debate on immigration and re- and reserve that vital status for its in- while with her father at a McDonald’s form.’’ tended recipients. drive-through. She was one of 27 people George W. Bush, a proud Republican, I don’t disagree with a word he has shot in Chicago this weekend—5 of speaks not only to the people of Amer- written. ‘‘Increased legal immigration, them fatally. ica but especially to his own political focused on employment and skills,’’ In Kenosha, in the Presiding Officer’s party in this article. ‘‘I hope that these and here we may have some area of dis- home State, a gunman in a tavern, on faces, and the stories that accompany agreement, ‘‘is also a choice that both Sunday morning, killed three people them, serve as a reminder,’’ he writes, parties should be able to get behind.’’ and wounded three more. ‘‘that immigration isn’t just part of He also writes about improving our In Austin, TX, three people were fa- our heritage. New Americans are just temporary entry program for some tally shot on Sunday morning in a re- as much a force for good now, with workers. ported domestic violence incident. their energy, idealism and love of And listen to what President George Then, on Thursday of last week and country, as they have always been.’’ W. Bush writes about the undocu- for the third time this year, there was He goes on to talk about some of the mented in America, estimated to be in another mass shooting in Indianapolis amazing stories, the story of a young the numbers of millions, 11 million. at a FedEx facility. Eight people died. man from France who followed his Here is what he says: ‘‘As for the mil- These were just some of the more dream to become an American soldier lions of undocumented men and women than 100 Americans who are killed and went on to earn the Medal of currently living in the United States, a every single day by guns in this Na- Honor, the story of a champion runner grant of amnesty would be fundamen- tion. This, unfortunately, is not an iso- who barely survived ethnic violence in tally unfair to those who came legally lated set of incidents, and this is not East Africa and who told President or are still waiting their turn to be- just a rare tragic weekend. This is Bush: ‘‘America has given me every- come citizens. But undocumented im- America 2021. One of the key parts of thing I dreamed of as a boy.’’ migrants should be brought out of the an effective response to this crisis is He says the backgrounds of these im- shadows through a gradual process in understanding it, and that raises im- migrants are varied, ‘‘but readers which legal residency and citizenship portant questions about the news cov- won’t have to search hard for a com- must be earned, as for anyone else ap- erage of gun violence as well as any- mon theme.’’ President Bush writes: plying for that privilege. Requirements thing else. ‘‘It’s gratitude. So many immigrants should include . . . work history, pay- I ask unanimous consent to have ment of a fine and back taxes, English are filled with appreciation, a spirit printed in the RECORD an April 5 col- nicely summed up,’’ he writes, ‘‘by a proficiency,’’ and other things. umn of the Chicago Tribune, entitled: He closes by saying: ‘‘If we trust Cuban American friend who said: ‘If I ‘‘Why aren’t Chicago’s mass shootings those instincts in the current debate, live for a hundred years, I could never included in the outcry over recent vio- then bipartisan reform is possible. And repay what this country has done for lence in Atlanta, Colorado and Cali- we will again see immigration for what me.’’’ fornia?’’ it is: not a problem and source of dis- President Bush writes: ‘‘The help and There being no objection, the mate- cord, but a great and defining asset of respect historically accorded to new ar- rial was ordered to be printed in the the United States.’’ rivals is one reason so many people I was touched by those words and RECORD, as follows: still aspire and wait to become Ameri- still am that he would be so caring and [From the Chicago Tribune, Apr. 5, 2021] cans.’’ And then he asks the important so pointed in his message. That is the COLUMN: WHY AREN’T CHICAGO’S MASS SHOOT- question: ‘‘How is it that in a country basis for bipartisan immigration re- INGS INCLUDED IN THE OUTCRY OVER RECENT more generous to new arrivals than form which America desperately needs. VIOLENCE IN ATLANTA, COLORADO AND CALI- any other, immigration policy is a Now I am looking for George W. Bush FORNIA? source of so much rancor and ill will?’’ and the Republicans to join the Demo- (By Heidi Stevens) The short answer, he says, is that the crats in a bipartisan effort to get it When a gunman killed four people and issue has been exploited in ways that done. I have called together a group for wounded a fifth at a Southern California of- fice building last week, news outlets, over do little credit to either party. And no that purpose, and we are going to meet proposal on immigration will have and over, called it the third in a string of again soon to talk about the progress mass shootings. credibility without confidence that our that we might be able to make. ‘‘The violence in the city of Orange was laws are carried out consistently and I do want to thank the President. We the third major mass shooting in just over in good faith. have a job to do, and we need the val- two weeks,’’ an Associated Press story pub- ‘‘One place to start,’’ bless him, he ues that George W. Bush still brings to lished on chicagotribune.com read. ‘‘Last writes, ‘‘is DACA (Deferred Action for the American people in this debate. week a gunman opened fire at a supermarket Childhood Arrivals.) Americans,’’ he GUN VIOLENCE in Boulder, Colorado, and killed 10. A week writes, ‘‘who favor a path to citizen- Madam President, over the weekend before that, six Asian women were among ship for those brought here as children, eight people killed at three Atlanta-area in Chicago, a 13-year-old boy, Adam spas.’’ known as ‘dreamers,’ are not advo- Toledo, on March 29, in the wee hours No mention of Chicago. cating open borders. They just recog- of the morning, was stopped by police In Sunday’s New York Times, Nicholas nize that young men and women who and shot and killed in an alley in the Kristof wrote a column headlined, ‘‘How do grew up in the United States, and who city of Chicago. we stop the parade of gun deaths?’’ Chicago never knew any other place as home, Thousands have been gathering since gun deaths were nowhere to be found. are fundamentally American. And they in his memory. The videotape of the ar- But 15 people were shot at a party in Chi- ought not be punished for choices made rest was released last week, and there cago’s Park Manor neighborhood on March 14 (two days before the Atlanta-area shoot- by their parents.’’ is that stark moment with his hands ings) and eight people were shot outside a Let me just add, thank you, Presi- up, and he is being shot and killed—13 Wrightwood neighborhood storefront on dent Bush. He speaks of our border, and years old. March 26 (four days after the Boulder shoot- he should. Another opportunity for There is a lengthy debate going on in ing and five days before the Orange shoot- agreement, he calls it. ‘‘I have long our city and our Nation about the role ing.)

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Bullets shattering a funeral on 79th ‘‘Mass shootings are mass shootings when health resources, underfunded schools, re- Street are every bit as repellent to human they involve white people,’’ Shaka Rawls, peated exposure to trauma—and more inter- nature as bullets shattering the aisles of a principal of Leo Catholic High School in Chi- ested in simply chalking up Chicago’s vio- grocery store in Boulder, Colorado. cago’s Auburn Gresham neighborhood, told lence to gangs. ‘‘I think the best thing to remember is me. ‘‘When they’re Black people, it’s just After a recent shooting on her block, that the things that divide us are socially something that happened over there. When Stipe-Patterson said she and other neighbors constructed,’’ Rawls said. ‘‘The things that it’s violence perpetrated by and on Black tried to get information from police about separate us are created by society. And if we people, the mainstream media can easily what happened, how they might help solve created them, we can dismantle them. I turn its back and say, ‘This is what happens the crime, and what to be on the lookout for. would like for everyone to see each other as in those communities.’ But the impact is ‘‘They wouldn’t tell me anything,’’ she humans, to see this is a problem happening huge on those communities.’’ said. ‘‘You have to solve these things in the to humans, not just those people over I called Rawls because the school he leads community, but how are we supposed to be a there.’’ is located down the street from the funeral community if y’all aren’t allowing us to be a Mr. DURBIN. Heidi Stevens’ column home where 15 people were shot on a Tues- community? How are we supposed to change in the Tribune points out that the day evening in July. Rawls raced to the stuff if y’all aren’t being transparent with scene as soon as he heard the news. media often subjectively defines and us?’’ covers what it considers to be mass ‘‘I will never unsee that,’’ he said. ‘‘I’m Every shooting—whether it takes place on traumatized by that, and this isn’t my first a city sidewalk or inside a church or at a shootings. All too often, mass shoot- rodeo. People are laid out on the ground. suburban high school—is a product of what ings in communities of color are left People are crying. There’s no ambulance on the shooter experienced in life, Rawls said. out of the coverage, and this is wrong. the scene yet. I’m a school principal. I’m not ‘‘Poverty, a desperate outlook on life, poor It is unfair. It is nothing short of an trained for this.’’ parenting, bullying at school,’’ he said. ‘‘How But in the days and weeks that followed, outrage. It needs to change. did they get the weapon? What’s the eco- he found himself having to advocate for his We need to understand the full scope nomic impact on that community? What’s students and staff to receive counseling and of this crisis that is killing so many the social and emotional impact on that support, when he expected to be fielding of- Americans, with reliable, objective community? There is not a catchall solution, fers of help. data that is quickly made available. ‘‘So many things that happen in my com- but those should be the questions in every case. Every case.’’ The Centers for Disease Control and munity are not looked at as violence per- Prevention keeps count, but there is a petrated on human beings,’’ he said. ‘‘Some- Firearms are the leading cause of death for times we have to remind people that these children and teens in Illinois, said Kathleen time lag with its data on firearm are humans. The people experiencing this Sances, president and CEO of G-PAC Illinois, deaths and injuries. Right now, the lat- trauma are humans.’’ a gun violence prevention political action est official CDC report on gun deaths is On a day-to-day basis, Chicago’s gun vio- committee. from the year 2019. There is a website, lence doesn’t go unnoticed or unremarked ‘‘An average of 183 children and teens die though, Gun Violence Archive, that by guns every year in Illinois,’’ Sances said. upon. City residents and leaders face near- keeps track of shooting incidents vir- constant criticism and ridicule for our dev- ‘‘The gun violence crisis disproportionately affects Black and brown children and teens, tually on a realtime basis. astatingly high number of shootings and I believe that news coverage of mass deaths. who are 13 times more likely to die from gun But I hear those shootings and deaths violence than their white counterparts. shootings in America should use the lobbed as a jeer far more often than I hear ‘‘Black and brown children are dying and definition and statistics provided by them urgently, thoughtfully discussed as a nobody’s doing anything about it,’’ she con- the Gun Violence Archive. They define crisis deserving of all-hands-on-deck solu- tinued. ‘‘People who don’t live in impacted a mass shooting as an incident in tions. And the failure to include Chicago in communities don’t see the violence. They which four or more people are shot and the national discourse about mass shootings dissociate themselves from those people. And I think the media reinforces this perspec- either killed or injured, not including feels like a symptom of this larger problem: the shooter. It is a purely numerical an ‘‘othering’’ of our violence—as if it isn’t tive.’’ as tragic, isn’t as much of an assault on hu- I agree. Yet, as a member of the media, I standard. It is not subjective. Accord- manity, isn’t as deserving of widespread calls am engaged in an endless internal dialogue ing to the Gun Violence Archive’s defi- for answers and reform. about how and how much to write about the nition—I want to put this on the record ‘‘It’s because we’re killing each other, so violence in my beloved city. Too little is an in the Senate—so far this year, by its it’s nothing out of the ordinary,’’ said insult to the human lives shattered by it and definition, there have been 153 mass Danielle Stipe-Patterson, 32, who lives in a dodging of the responsibility to shine light shootings. Yet we are only 109 days on our most pressing problems. Too much Park Manor. ‘‘When it should be out of the into the year. Nine of this year’s mass ordinary. This is traumatic. This is trauma. risks reinforcing negative stereotypes about I can’t even watch certain TV shows because a city that is so much more than the vio- shootings so far have taken place in I’m living it. Why watch it for entertain- lence that has forever plagued it. Chicago. Four people have been fatally ment when I literally hear the gunshots Rawls said he feels similarly conflicted shot in these shootings, and 50 have every other night?’’ over whether he wants more attention paid been injured. It is important to gather Stipe-Patterson’s dad was shot to death in to Chicago’s mass shootings, whether he this data as quickly as possible so that Roseland when she was 8 years old. He was would want to see Chicago listed alongside we can respond effectively. outside washing his car when he was killed. Atlanta and Boulder and Orange in an AP Last week, I spoke on the floor and ‘‘He wasn’t affiliated with any gangs,’’ story. Stipe-Patterson said. ‘‘He was just a boy If the attention would result in more fed- commended President Biden for speak- from Louisiana who had seven kids and two eral resources directed at the problem? If the ing out. He recently announced an im- jobs.’’ attention were accompanied by an interest portant set of Executive actions on gun For several years, Stipe-Patterson worked in solving the root causes of gun violence, an violence: steps to limit untraceable as a program associate for the Illinois Coun- understanding of Chicago’s porous borders ghost guns, help for States to pursue cil Against Handgun Violence conducting through which weapons flow, an acknowledg- extreme risk protection orders. Inci- workshops and speaking to students in and ment of the levels of trauma and fear that dentally, the State law in Indiana was around Chicago about gun violence and the many of his students carry on their shoul- not, apparently, solid enough or importance of mental health resources for ders? Sure. both prevention and healing. ‘‘But the conversations don’t have that tamperproof enough and was overcome ‘‘At the beginning, I felt like I made a dif- tone,’’ he said. ‘‘There’s a, ‘That’s what they there by the latest mass shooting. ference,’’ she said. ‘‘I was able to share my get. They shouldn’t have been there’ tone. There is the reporting on firearms traf- story with kids who lost a parent or an uncle I’ve seen it.’’ ficking patterns and nominating expe- or a brother, showing them that you can still More media attention? More politicians in- rienced veteran David Chipman to be make it. After a while, sharing the story voking Chicago in their gun reform speech- the first Senate-confirmed Director of over and over and over and coming home and es? ‘‘It could be like throwing water on a that Agency since 2015. living the problem in the community, it was You see, many of the critics of gun taxing.’’ grease fire,’’ Rawls said. Now she works for a nonprofit that offers I believe we can do better. I believe we—we safety legislation say to just enforce arts programming to kids who can’t attend in the media, we in Chicago, we Americans— the laws we have, but if you have been school because of chronic illness. can refuse to settle into a place where we ac- around the Senate for more than 15

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:36 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19AP6.002 S19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 19, 2021 minutes, you will realize the Agency 1,000 of those bridges have been con- like you and me. It is not the corpora- that has a major responsibility in that, demned. Driving on poor roads costs tions. the ATF, is notorious for being under- Alabama drivers a total of $4.2 billion As Americans for Tax Reform has funded, understaffed, and going with- annually due to vehicle operating pointed out, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act out leadership. That is part of the de- costs, traffic congestion, and car crash- directly led to lower utility bills for sign of the people who really don’t even es. hard-working folks across the country. want to see the laws enforced. Yet it is not just Alabama. It is ev- Raising taxes would directly raise elec- I am particularly encouraged by erywhere in our country. I have spent tric bills on millions of Americans, es- President Biden’s commitment to pro- decades traveling around the country sentially taxing them, too. Tax in- viding Federal resources for commu- as a football coach, and I am here to creases threaten family-owned small nity violence interdiction programs tell you we need help. We need help businesses and family farms, forcing through the American Jobs Plan and with our infrastructure. Investment in future generations to sell the legacies other grant programs. This is the type infrastructure is important and very, their parents and their grandparents of serious investment we need to tackle very necessary. Sound infrastructure worked so hard to build. this crisis. This President is taking allows people to get work, keeps our Here is the real kicker. As the Demo- constitutional, commonsense steps to goods flowing, and keeps America com- crats are out there peddling this pro- reduce gun violence, but what have we petitive. That is why every penny of posal as ‘‘infrastructure’’ and ‘‘jobs,’’ done? Nothing. every dollar of any infrastructure pro- President Biden’s tax increase will I held a hearing on gun violence in posal should be spent on actual infra- eliminate 1 million jobs in the first 2 the Judiciary Committee a few weeks structure. years alone, according to the National ago. We are going to hold more as Sen- Sadly, President Biden’s proposal Association of Manufacturers—all of ator BLUMENTHAL, of Connecticut, fails that test by a long shot. Out of that harm just to pay for the Demo- chairs the subcommittee with that re- this massive $2.25 trillion proposal, crats’ wish list consisting of the Green sponsibility. Hearings are important so only 6 percent is for roads and bridges. New Deal. That absolutely makes no that we can put together legislative re- In fact, the proposal puts more money sense. We need to be focused on cre- forms and appropriate funds. The toward electric cars than roads, ating jobs and getting folks back to House has already passed a bipartisan bridges, ports, and waterways com- work, not destroying jobs for progres- bill to close gaps in the gun back- bined. We have to stop treating govern- sive pipe dreams down the road. ground check system. Really, the ball ment spending like it is monopoly This comes on the heels of a massive is in the Senate’s court at this mo- money. When the American people hear stimulus that just passed—the one the ment. We need 10 Senate Republicans about what is included in this bill, I Democrats called COVID relief, but, to help us get to the 60 votes necessary think they will agree. really, less than 10 percent of the bill to overcome Republican filibusters. The Biden administration is using went to COVID and health-related Will our Republican colleagues stand the umbrella term of ‘‘infrastructure’’ measures. up and vote to close these gaps in the for a host of things folks back home With all the trillions of new spending law? Will our Republican colleagues don’t associate with the word. Here are proposed by the Biden administration support the President’s call for funding a couple of spending items that qualify so far, you would think that there community violence interdiction? as ‘‘infrastructure,’’ according to wasn’t any spending proposal that they We need to act. Saving lives from gun President Biden: $400 billion for nurs- didn’t like. violence should not be a partisan issue. ing care and $213 billion for govern- Yet when it comes to our national It is an American tragedy. Sadly, we ment housing. I can see and understand defense, President Biden has shown he learn by the day that it is not an exclu- where those fit in but not in an infra- cares very little about increasing in- sive blue State problem. It is a blue structure bill. What gets me is the $10 vestment to keep our country safe. State and a red State problem. It is an billion per year for a Civilian Climate President Biden recently released his American problem. We have had too Corps. This $10 billion includes free ‘‘skinny budget,’’ which includes a cut many mass shootings and too many housing, free clothing, free food, and an of $7 billion for the Department of De- Americans dying in gun homicides, sui- allowance for members while they pro- fense after accounting for inflation. cides, and accidents. Let’s take the mote ‘‘climate justice’’—$10 billion a President Biden’s proposal and pro- bold action that meets the scale of this year. Now, is that infrastructure? posed defense budget is disappointing, public health crisis. Our Nation is We can debate the individual merits dangerous, and a disservice to the men counting on us. of these items, but, please, let’s not and women in uniform. What is more I yield the floor. pretend these are for infrastructure, bewildering is that it asks for our The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- because we need true infrastructure. troops to do more on a shoestring ator from Alabama. To call this an infrastructure proposal budget. It adds more duties, like com- BIDEN ADMINISTRATION is really an insult to the English lan- bating climate change and other social Mr. TUBERVILLE. Madam Presi- guage. The definition of ‘‘infrastruc- priorities of the Democrats to our al- dent, today, I want to talk about two ture’’ is not the ‘‘kitchen sink’’ ap- ready thinly stretched forces, and that very important topics to America and proach. Let’s call this proposal what it is very, very dangerous. to the folks back home in Alabama: is—a farce. This proposal is simply the Regardless of whether these indi- President Biden’s so-called infrastruc- Green New Deal in disguise. They need vidual duties may be warranted—and, ture proposal and his proposed budget to disguise it because actual infra- for the record, I don’t think they are— for the Department of Defense. structure improvement is popular, and we shouldn’t expect our military to do Now, I know infrastructure and de- the Green New Deal is not. more with less. At a time when our en- fense aren’t exactly the peanut butter In order to pay for all of this spend- emies grow bolder and the threats to and jelly of issues, but let me tell you ing, President Biden has proposed rais- America are increasing, ‘‘do more with how they go together. With these two ing the corporate tax by 7 percent—the less’’ is the last thing we should tell proposals, the American people can largest Federal tax increase since 1993. them to do. plainly see just how out of place Presi- This would undo President Trump’s These threats to our Nation are real, dent Biden’s priorities are. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which spurred and they are getting worse. Russia is I have traveled every corner of Ala- the greatest economy we have had in likely preparing to invade Ukraine and bama, from Mobile to Muscle Shoals, decades. I can tell you right now the finish what Putin started in Crimea. to our State’s rural communities and worst possible time to raise taxes is in North Korea continues to test ballistic urban centers. All the time, I hear that the middle of a crisis. So many em- missiles. Iran is emboldened to con- we need improvements to our transpor- ployers have already been hit hard and tinue its nuclear weapons program. tation and infrastructure, and I have are just trying to get back on their And then there is China. In recent seen it with my own eyes. There are feet. Remember who really ends up weeks, China has bullied Taiwan. They over 100,000 miles of public roads and paying for tax increases, especially think now is the time to test the 16,000 bridges in Alabama. More than corporate tax rates. It is the consumer, United States of America. China is

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:36 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G19AP6.007 S19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE April 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2007 building up their military to directly partisan bill that addresses actual in- doned back in January when he halted challenge the United States for global frastructure, and we are ready to work construction on the wall. supremacy. on a defense budget that actually in- To paraphrase a famous saying, a 450- Over the last 10 years, China’s de- vests in our military and prepares us mile-long stretch of border wall serves fense spending increased by $200 bil- against the growing threats. We just the purpose right up until you hit mile lion, while the United States of Amer- need a President willing to unite rath- 451, and here you can see that is the ica decreased its defense budget $400 er than divide our great country. situation that ranchers and law en- billion. I yield the floor. forcement officials in southern Arizona We cannot let China continue to gain The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- are dealing with. The construction just ground. In order to keep our country ator from Tennessee. stopped. safe and protect democratic allies from Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Presi- President Biden’s proclamation or- Chinese aggression, we must stay well dent, over the past few weeks, my Re- dered contractors to stop work and ahead of both weapons and techno- publican colleagues and I have spent abandon their progress—immediate, logical advances. quite a bit of time making sure the stop. So they walked away because President Biden’s defense budget is American people know just how little they had to. not just dangerous for America. It is of President Biden’s 2-plus trillion dol- What did they leave? They left be- bad for us all. Across our State, Ala- lar infrastructure plan will fund actual hind an unfinished wall, piles of sup- bama has more than 200,000 jobs sup- infrastructure plans to fix roads and plies, and roads and other infrastruc- porting national defense. The economic bridges that are so in need of repair. ture built to support construction impact of the defense sector represents These are things that the Ten- crews. Everything is sitting there—sit- more than 8 percent of our State’s nesseans have repeatedly told me they ting there at the border. The equip- GDP. want to see in a bill: Fix the roads. Fix ment, the border wall—it is all there By underinvesting in defense, the the bridges. wasting away—tax dollars right there. critical work done by the service men What do they want to be taken out of All of that is now vulnerable to ex- and women at Alabama military instal- that bill? They want to get rid of some ploitation by the cartels and the traf- lations—including Redstone Arsenal, of these provisions that have nothing fickers because it is sitting there on Fort Rucker, Maxwell-Gunter, and oth- to do with infrastructure—nothing. the border. This is an absolute shame— ers—could be seriously hindered. It will So imagine their disappointment— an absolute shame. And what we know set back our entire State’s economy. people who are ready for a highway is that the cartels and the traffickers— I was just at Redstone Arsenal in bill, who are ready for a transportation whether they are drug traffickers or Huntsville, where I heard firsthand bill, who are ready for an infrastruc- from Army Material Command how sex traffickers, or whether they are ture bill—imagine their disappoint- badly we need to invest in modernizing moving gangs—they are taking full ad- ment when they discovered that all the our weapons systems across the world. vantage of this situation. The best way to avoid a conflict is to funding that they had hoped was going I got the chance to see where the have a bigger and better gun than the to go to potholes and expanding lanes coyotes and the drug smugglers are other guy. Most of President Biden’s on the interstate and fixing flooded coming across, now that there is no ac- appointees at the Department of De- back roads would instead be spent on tivity on the border to deter them from fense support the 2018 National Defense electric cars, union advocates, and cli- using access points built into the wall Strategy, which is a comprehensive mate change ambassadors. for their own purposes. plan to compete, deter, and defeat our I know pothole repair isn’t flashy, In Cochise County alone, officials adversaries. but it is what Tennesseans need. An have seen a 200-percent increase in mi- This defense budget threatens our electric car does not do you one bit of grants this year—200 percent. military modernization efforts and good when you are going to have to The holes in the wall have turned America’s ability to provide combat- have a four-by-four to go pull it out of into walking paths for the Sinaloa car- ready forces. We cannot allow anything the mud every single time it rains. tel’s drug runners. Law enforcement of- close to President Biden’s defense We are pretty practical people, and ficials have set up an extensive net- budget to become law. Our military my wish would be that my colleagues work of cameras, but there are only so needs to focus on winning wars, not across the aisle would join us in re- many leads that they can chase when planting trees. viewing the needs of the American peo- the Border Patrol agents, who should The people of Alabama and the men ple—the needs of the American peo- be supporting these efforts, are busy and women in uniform should know ple—and in being practical. implementing useless—useless and det- that I will stand up to President Biden The lack of practicality has been a rimental—catch-and-release programs. and the globalists in his administra- recurring problem in the months since And see, you see where there is a gap tion who want a weak military. President Biden took office. It seems in the wall. Why do you have these President Biden has gone on and on that the Democrats here in Wash- gaps? Because the doors that were to about unity and his reputation for ington, DC, can’t resist the urge to go into these gaps are sitting, not in reaching across the aisle, but ever throw money at social-media friendly place. Why do you have these gaps? since he came into office, his actions causes that not even the most talented You have them because the wall com- have been focused on appeasing the far- communicators have been able to tie to ponents are there in the dirt. left, progressive voices in his party. We the pressing needs of the American But what did President Biden say? As saw it firsthand with the stimulus bill. people. They did it with COVID relief, of today, no more. No more. Stop im- Shortly after that, we get this loaded- and now they are doing it with this in- mediately. Halt. Do not build this wall. up, inappropriately named ‘‘infrastruc- frastructure boondoggle. And what is it that our Border Patrol ture’’ proposal. The wish list just doesn’t match the tell us that they need? They need a It is not just about the spending, PR campaign, and that is a shame be- wall, they need more technology, and which is a lot, but it is about what is cause this country has its own wish list they need more agents and officers on in these proposals—progressive wish- of urgently needed items that we really the ground. This has been their request list items that are paid for by the can no longer afford to ignore. for years—for years. American taxpayer, not the govern- Just a few weeks ago, I took my own On private property along the border, ment, the American taxpayer—and are trip down to the southern border to get you can see where migrants have passed on party lines, not bipartisan. a sense of the situation on the ground, ditched their old clothes in exchange And that is where President Biden’s and it is a dire situation. We are facing for actual uniforms that identify them priorities clearly lie. He is signaling an environmental crisis, a national se- to a cartel because they are given them that he is more willing to invest in pro- curity crisis, and a humanitarian crisis by the cartel. It is their cartel-issued gressive policy items than the safety of that is massive in scope. If we want to clothing, much like a work uniform. our Nation and the world. talk about infrastructure projects that There are piles of discarded My colleagues and I are interested in matter, let’s talk about all the infra- backpacks, water bottles, and medicine working with President Biden on a bi- structure that President Biden aban- at regular intervals. There is no telling

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:36 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G19AP6.011 S19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 19, 2021 if the people who abandoned these ANNIVERSARY OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING As Associate Attorney General, Ms. items made it out alive, because we Mr. INHOFE. Madam President, this Gupta would help restore profes- know many do not make it out alive. week marks the 26th anniversary of the sionalism, empathy, and dignity to the Many of them are left to die in the worst domestic terrorist attack in his- highest levels of the Justice Depart- desert by their handlers, the coyotes, tory, and that was the Oklahoma City ment. Through more than 5 hours of and the cartels. It is vital to note that bombing. Each year, we mark this sol- testimony—5 hours—before the Judici- you do not cross that border unless you emn occasion, and this year, we come ary Committee and in a lengthy career are working with the cartel, which together to do it again. in public service, Ms. Gupta has dem- means you have paid the cartel a fee to I remember that day so clearly where onstrated exactly why our Nation come across that border or you have 168 people were murdered. I remember would be well served by her leadership agreed to go into modern-day slavery the thundering cadence of the police in the Department of Justice. and work out your fee. Whether it is officers, the firemen, and all the first Throughout her career, Ms. Gupta with a labor gang, an MS–13 gang, sex responders as they were going into has paid particular attention to the trafficking gang, you have to work the—standing there watching them most marginalized and often the least that fee out once you come across. going into a burning building, risking heard among us. From representing Now the ranchers who own these long their lives, and many of them died. I wrongfully convicted individuals as a stretches of property have seen evi- had close friends who died that day, young lawyer to her time in leadership dence of this evil disregard for human and I know there were so many others roles at the ACLU, the Leadership Con- life. They will tell you their lands are who lost family and friends and loved ference, and the Department of Justice, no longer safe, they do not feel free, ones. It was a day that forever changed Ms. Gupta has demonstrated her deep and they are constantly on their guard our proud State. commitment to pursuing justice, eq- for the safety of themselves and their I was flying my plane back from the uity, and equality for all people. property. Mexican border to Tulsa, and I didn’t I understand that immigration en- In pursuit of that goal, Ms. Gupta has have quite enough gas. I had to make a also demonstrated her desire and abil- forcement is controversial—so much so stop in Dallas. I looked up at the FBO, that during his campaign, President ity to work with anyone, including and there were crowds of people around those who might normally disagree Biden promised to avoid the issue en- that TV set in Dallas. I went to see tirely by halting construction of the with her. Indeed, Ms. Gupta’s endorse- what they were watching, and I recog- ments from groups like the Fraternal border wall forever. But we are living nized it. It was our downtown Okla- in the real world now, and in the real Order of Police and individuals like homa City buildings. The disaster had Grover Norquist confirm that she is a world, the globe’s most powerful and taken place, and everyone was watch- free Republic is being taken advantage thoughtful listener, a bridge builder, ing. and a consensus seeker. of by the West’s most terrifying drug We could have let that moment de- lords and human rights abusers, and fine us and change us for the worse, In this charged political era, it is the Biden administration is letting it and it would have been a lot easier to hard to imagine that any other nomi- happen. Congressional Democrats are do that, but that is not the Oklahoma nee for Associate Attorney General letting it happen. Even though they way. Second Corinthians reminds us to could give my Republican colleagues don’t want to admit it, it is happening. not lose heart in times of struggle and more assurance that their views will be Look at the reports. Look at the foot- tragedy, and Oklahoma did not lose fairly considered at the Department of age. Talk to Customs and Border Pa- heart. What arose from the rubble that Justice. Yet, our Republican colleagues trol, and talk to the sheriffs in these day was the Oklahoma Standard— on the Judiciary Committee requested counties. strangers helping strangers, giving sac- that Ms. Gupta’s nomination be indefi- So I say to my Democratic col- rificially, and performing acts of serv- nitely stalled and that she be required leagues: Do something. Do something. ice for each other. to testify before the committee again. Work with us to find common ground I also want to take a moment to rec- When those demands were rightfully and get this situation under control be- ognize the work of the Oklahoma City declined, they chose to vote en bloc fore it is too late. And realize that National Memorial & Museum. For the against referring Ms. Gupta’s nomina- every town is a border town and every past two decades, they have upheld tion to the floor. State is a border State until that bor- their charge to honor those who were But the opposition to Ms. Gupta’s der is secure. killed, those who survived, and those nomination is, frankly, frivolous. For 4 If you care about human rights, if years now, the now-minority members you care about infrastructure, please who were changed forever. So, today, please join me as we re- of the Judiciary Committee refused to care about this issue—care about this even comment on, let alone criticize, issue—the environmental crisis, the member the victims, their families, and loved ones, as well as extend our President Trump’s tweets antagonizing humanitarian crisis, and the national judges, Senators, everyday Americans, security crisis. thanks to all the first responders who and so many others. Yet now they You can spend the next 4 years sit- were forever changed on April 19, 1995. argue that Ms. Gupta’s occasionally ting on your hands and blaming Presi- Let’s honor them by taking a moment impassioned tweets over the last 4 dent Trump or Leader MCCONNELL or to rededicate ourselves to live the me or any of my Republican colleagues Oklahoma Standard embodied in the years are somehow disqualifying, de- and blame us and say: Well, there is actions of so many on that fateful day. spite her sincere apology, her expres- death. There is destruction. There are We owe it to them. sion of respect for Members of this drugs. And all of that is happening I yield the floor. body, and her promise to participate in along this border. But that is the thing The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- turning down the rhetorical tempera- about winning elections—they do have ator from California. ture. My Republican colleagues’ double consequences. And the consequence NOMINATION OF VANITA GUPTA standard could not be more clear. that is facing our Democratic col- Mr. PADILLA. Madam President, I Similarly, our Republican colleagues leagues right now is leading and lead- also rise today to offer my strong sup- spent the last 4 years hastily con- ing on this issue. You own this crisis. port for the nomination of Ms. Vanita firming judges and nominees who re- You own this crisis. It is from Presi- Gupta to be the Associate Attorney fused to answer basic questions, like dent Biden’s failed immigration and General of the United States. whether or not Brown v. Board of Edu- border strategy. If you fail to act, you In the 44-year history of the position, cation was rightfully decided. Of course will forever own the tragedy—the abso- a woman of color has never served as it was. But now they argue that more lute tragedy that is unfolding along Associate Attorney General of the than 5 hours of testimony and 10,000 our southern border. United States. We have the oppor- pages of documents were not sufficient I yield the floor. tunity to confirm a qualified, proven, to evaluate Ms. Gupta, who repeatedly The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. and respected woman of color in Ms. answered each and every one of their DUCKWORTH). The Senator from Okla- Gupta, and the Senate should not delay questions. Again, the double standard homa. any longer. could not be more clear.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:36 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G19AP6.012 S19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE April 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2009 I could go on and on, but instead of Coons, Dianne Feinstein, Gary C. I ask for the yeas and nays. continuing to point out the obvious hy- Peters, Kyrsten Sinema. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a pocrisy, let me say a few more words The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- sufficient second? about why I am excited to have Ms. imous consent, the mandatory quorum There appears to be a sufficient sec- Gupta serve as the Associate Attorney call has been waived. ond. General. The question is, Is it the sense of the The clerk will call the roll. For years now, civil rights, voting Senate that debate on the nomination The senior assistant legislative clerk rights, environmental justice, immi- of Lisa O. Monaco, of the District of proceeded to call the roll. grants’ rights, and consumer rights Columbia, to be Deputy Attorney Gen- Mr. THUNE. The following Senator is have found themselves as a second eral, shall be brought to a close? necessarily absent: the Senator from thought in the administration of our The yeas and nays are mandatory South Carolina (Mr. SCOTT). justice system. No longer. Under Ms. under the rule. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Gupta’s leadership, I look forward to The clerk will call the roll. SMITH). Are there any other Senators seeing a Justice Department that pur- The legislative clerk called the roll. in the Chamber desiring to vote? sues equal justice for all of our citizens Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the The result was announced—yeas 50, and that recognizes the dignity and hu- Senator from New Mexico (Mr. HEIN- nays 49, as follows: manity of all people. RICH) and the Senator from New Mexico [Rollcall Vote No. 155 Leg.] I look forward to seeing Ms. Gupta (Mr. LUJA´ N) are necessarily absent. YEAS—50 work with Republicans and Democrats, Mr. THUNE. The following Senator is Baldwin Hickenlooper Reed with liberals and conservatives to find necessarily absent: the Senator from Bennet Hirono Rosen solutions to our problems, as she has South Carolina (Mr. SCOTT). Blumenthal Kaine Sanders The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 94, Booker Kelly Schatz throughout her career. And I look for- Brown King nays 3, as follows: Schumer ward to young girls and boys of color Cantwell Klobuchar Shaheen once again seeing someone who looks [Rollcall Vote No. 154 Leg.] Cardin Leahy Sinema ´ YEAS—94 Carper Lujan Smith like them in the leadership of our Jus- Casey Manchin Stabenow tice Department and knowing that one Baldwin Grassley Portman Coons Markey Tester Barrasso Hagerty Reed Cortez Masto Menendez day, they, too, can reach such great Van Hollen Bennet Hassan Risch Duckworth Merkley heights. Warner Blackburn Hawley Romney Durbin Murphy Warnock Colleagues, let’s not wait a moment Blumenthal Hickenlooper Rosen Feinstein Murray Warren longer. It is time for us to confirm Ms. Blunt Hirono Rounds Gillibrand Ossoff Whitehouse Gupta as the next Associate Attorney Booker Hoeven Rubio Hassan Padilla Wyden Boozman Hyde-Smith Sanders Heinrich Peters General of the United States. Braun Inhofe Sasse I yield the floor. Brown Johnson NAYS—49 Schatz Burr Kaine Barrasso Graham Portman I suggest the absence of a quorum. Schumer Cantwell Kelly Blackburn Grassley Risch The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Scott (FL) Capito Kennedy Blunt Hagerty Romney clerk will call the roll. Shaheen Cardin King Boozman Hawley Rounds Shelby The legislative clerk proceeded to Carper Klobuchar Braun Hoeven Rubio Casey Sinema call the roll. Lankford Burr Hyde-Smith Sasse Cassidy Leahy Smith Capito Inhofe Scott (FL) Ms. CANTWELL. Madam President, I Collins Lee Stabenow Cassidy Johnson Shelby ask unanimous consent that the order Coons Lummis Tester Collins Kennedy Sullivan Cornyn Manchin Thune Cornyn Lankford for the quorum call be rescinded. Thune Cortez Masto Markey Tillis Cotton Lee The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Tillis Cotton Marshall Toomey Cramer Lummis Toomey objection, it is so ordered. Cramer McConnell Tuberville Crapo Marshall Tuberville f Crapo Menendez Van Hollen Cruz McConnell Wicker Daines Merkley Warner Daines Moran Young EXECUTIVE SESSION Duckworth Moran Warnock Ernst Murkowski Durbin Murkowski Warren Fischer Paul Ernst Murphy Whitehouse Feinstein Murray NOT VOTING—1 Wicker EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Fischer Ossoff Wyden Scott (SC) The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Gillibrand Padilla Young The PRESIDING OFFICER. The yeas the previous order, the Senate will pro- Graham Peters are 50, the nays are 49. ceed to executive session and resume NAYS—3 The motion is agreed to. consideration of the following nomina- Cruz Paul Sullivan The majority leader. tion, which the clerk will report. NOT VOTING—3 CLOTURE MOTION The legislative clerk read the nomi- Heinrich Luja´ n Scott (SC) nation of Lisa O. Monaco, of the Dis- Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I trict of Columbia, to be Deputy Attor- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- ney General. OSSOFF). On this vote, the yeas are 94, the nays are 3. ture motion having been presented CLOTURE MOTION The motion is agreed to. under rule XXII, the Chair directs the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant f clerk to read the motion. to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the The senior assistant legislative clerk Senate the pending cloture motion, LEGISLATIVE SESSION read as follows: which the clerk will state. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under CLOTURE MOTION The legislative clerk read as follows: the previous order, the Senate will re- We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- CLOTURE MOTION sume legislative session. ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- The majority leader. Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the f move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby nation of Executive Calendar No. 62, Vanita move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- EXECUTIVE SESSION Gupta, of Virginia, to be Associate Attorney nation of Executive Calendar No. 57, Lisa O. General. Monaco, of the District of Columbia, to be Charles E. Schumer, Richard J. Durbin, Deputy Attorney General. EXECUTIVE CALENDAR—MOTION Mazie K. Hirono, Tammy Baldwin, Charles E. Schumer, Richard J. Durbin, TO PROCEED Tammy Duckworth, Alex Padilla, Jeff Merkley, Debbie Stabenow, Rich- Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I Maria Cantwell, Sheldon Whitehouse, ard Blumenthal, Jacky Rosen, Michael Cory A. Booker, Debbie Stabenow, F. Bennet, Tammy Duckworth, Amy move to proceed to executive session to Brian Schatz, Tim Kaine, Kirsten E. Klobuchar, Jon Ossoff, Chris Van Hol- consider Calendar No. 62, the nomina- Gillibrand, Benjamin L. Cardin, Gary len, Martin Heinrich, Mark R. Warner, tion of Vanita Gupta, of Virginia, to be C. Peters, Patrick J. Leahy, Chris- Patrick J. Leahy, Christopher A. Associate Attorney General. topher Murphy.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:12 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G19AP6.015 S19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 19, 2021 LEGISLATIVE SESSION RECOGNIZING OFFICER RANDI ful AM stations and eventually moved Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I GARRETT to its final home in Renfro Valley, KY. move to proceed to legislative session. Ms. LUMMIS. Madam President, I Today we honor one of John Lair’s three daughters, Ann Lair Henderson, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The rise to honor Officer Randi Garrett, who developed the plan to house the question is on the motion. whose experience and skill and whose hall of fame and museum in the fam- The motion was agreed to. strong character helped save lives on ily’s vintage horse stable. Following an May 6, 2018. act of the Kentucky General Assembly f Not only did Officer Garrett act with in 2002, this special tribute to Ken- poise under intense pressure when a MORNING BUSINESS tucky’s storied musicians was born. routine traffic stop turned violent, but Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I The iconic building, which is listed while in immediate and real danger, on the National Register of Historic ask unanimous consent that the Sen- she kept her focus on her mission, and ate be in a period of morning business, Places, is filled with memorabilia and helped to save the lives of two innocent tributes to over 60 artists as diverse as with Senators permitted to speak children and the life of a fellow officer therein for up to 10 minutes each. Rosemary Clooney, Ricky Skaggs, Lio- because of it. I shudder at the thought nel Hampton, Boots Randolph, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without of what might have happened had Offi- objection, it is so ordered. Mary Travers. Nearly 20 years since its cer Garrett not acted with speed and founding, Ann Lair Henderson, who re- f purpose. Officer Garrett has been cently celebrated her 98th birthday, is awarded the Congressional Badge of still a vital part of the organization RECOGNIZING OFFICER JACOB Bravery for her actions, and I am so that helps recognize the enormous con- CARLSON proud of her for it. tribution of Kentucky’s incredible mu- Ms. LUMMIS. Madam President, I Officer Garrett is a shining example sical talents. We are grateful for Ann’s rise to honor the true heroism of Offi- of what steadfast commitment, leader- passion for preserving history and for cer Jacob Carlson of the Casper, WY, ship and decisionmaking under pres- promoting some of the Common- police department. On May 6, 2018, Offi- sure looks like. It is because of officers wealth’s finest treasures. She is a cer Carlson risked his life to save his like Randi that the people of Casper treasure in her own right to her local fellow officer and the lives of several can feel safe and secure in their com- community and a great reminder for us young children when a routine traffic munity. all to keep pursuing those things about stop turned deadly. Every day, police As we approach the third anniversary which we are truly passionate through officers must remain vigilant because, of Officer Randi Garrett’s heroism, I every season of life.∑ as we have seen, even routine enforce- know that her acts that day won’t be f forgotten by the Casper community ment actions can go sideways at a mo- MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT ment’s notice. That happened to Offi- and by those whose lives she helped to Messages from the President of the cer Carlson, and his actions speak to save. For without them, it is unknown United States were communicated to his character. He put his life on the the tragedies that may have occurred. the Senate by Ms. Roberts, one of his line to protect his fellow officer and his Instead, she serves as an example today secretaries. community. His courage is inspiring, to every young woman and girl inter- and I am proud to call him a son of Wy- ested in serving their community as an f oming. For this action, Officer Carlson officer. I can think of no better exam- EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED ple for young women across the State has been awarded the Congressional As in executive session the Presiding Badge of Bravery, and it is a badge he of Wyoming to aspire to. Now, as she receives the Congres- Officer laid before the Senate messages earned. from the President of the United His years of service and dedication to sional Badge of Bravery, I hope it serves as a reminder of a day when her States submitting sundry nominations the Casper Police Department were cut which were referred to the appropriate short by what happened, but Officer courage was called upon and she an- swered. This prestigious award is also committees. Carlson’s career of service as a police (The messages received today are officer and former service in the U.S. being given to her counterpart who was there with her that day, Officer Jacob printed at the end of the Senate pro- Army is a legacy for which he can be ceedings.) Carlson. Just as they faced danger to- proud. f Officer Carlson is a remarkable ex- gether, this badge acts as yet another ample of the highest caliber of law en- bond that the two of them will con- MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE forcement professionals. He is the hero tinue to share. RECEIVED DURING ADJOURNMENT My sincere thanks to Officer Garrett we describe when we teach our children ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED for her continued service and dedica- and grandchildren about the police of- Under the authority of the order of tion to the city of Casper and our great ficers who protect our communities. the Senate of January 3, 2021, the Sec- State. Officers such as Officer Carlson who retary of the Senate, on April 19, 2021, protect our great State reinforce my f during the adjournment of the Senate, belief that Wyoming truly is the best ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS received a message from the House of State in the Nation. When Americans Representatives announcing that the want to see an example of how police --- Speaker had signed the following en- officers should comport themselves, RECOGNIZING THE KENTUCKY rolled bills: they can look upon Wyoming as the MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MU- S. 164. An act to educate health care pro- shining example. Officer Carlson’s ac- SEUM viders and the public on biosimilar biological tions on May 6, 2018, exemplify why. ∑ products, and for other purposes. Mr. PAUL. Madam President, Ken- S. 415. An act to amend the Federal Food, The State of Wyoming is blessed to tucky has a rich cultural history and is Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the have not only one brave officer deserv- the birthplace of musical artists from scope of new chemical exclusivity. ing of this honor. The second officer is every genre and era. Proudly show- S. 578. An act to improve the health and one of the people Officer Carlson pro- casing this heritage is the Kentucky safety of Americans living with food aller- tected in the face of adversity, Officer Music Hall of Fame & Museum in gies and related disorders, including poten- Randi Garrett, whose courage and her- Mount Vernon, KY. tially life-threatening anaphylaxis, food pro- tein-induced enterocolitis syndrome, and oism was also on display that day, is John Lee Lair, who served as a ser- eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases, and equally deserving and will be honored geant in the U.S. Army during WWII, for other purposes. with a Congressional Badge of Bravery. returned to the States and joined WLS f My sincere thanks to Officer Carlson radio in Chicago, where he turned his for making Casper and the State of Wy- lifelong love of music into a career. He MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE oming one of the greatest, safest places founded the Renfro Valley Barn Dance, At 3:02 p.m., a message from the to live. which was broadcast by several power- House of Representatives, delivered by

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:12 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G19AP6.022 S19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE April 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2011 Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- S. 415. An act to amend the Federal Food, H.R. 7. An act to amend the Fair Labor nounced that the House has passed the Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effec- following bill, without amendment: scope of new chemical exclusivity. tive remedies to victims of discrimination in S. 578. An act to improve the health and the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and S. 422. An act to allow Senators, Senators- safety of Americans living with food aller- for other purposes. elect, committees of the Senate, leadership gies and related disorders, including poten- S. 1216. A bill to extend the temporary offices, and other offices of the Senate to tially life-threatening anaphylaxis, food pro- scheduling order for fentanyl-related sub- share employees, and for other purposes: tein-induced enterocolitis syndrome, and stances. The message further announced that eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases, and f the House has passed the following for other purposes. bills, in which it requests the concur- f REPORTS OF COMMITTEES rence of the Senate: MEASURES REFERRED The following reports of committees were submitted: H.R. 7. An act to amend the Fair Labor The following bills were read the first Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effec- By Mr. TESTER, from the Committee on tive remedies to victims of discrimination in and the second times by unanimous Veterans’ Affairs: the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and consent, and referred as indicated: Special Report entitled ‘‘Legislative and for other purposes. H.R. 446. An act to require the Federal Oversight Activities During the 116th Con- H.R. 446. An act to require the Federal Trade Commission to submit a report to gress by the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Trade Commission to submit a report to Congress on scams targeting seniors, and for Affairs’’ (Rept. No. 117–16). Congress on scams targeting seniors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Com- f other purposes. merce, Science, and Transportation. H.R. 941. An act to reauthorize the Stem H.R. 941. An act to reauthorize the Stem INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005, Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005, JOINT RESOLUTIONS and for other purposes. and for other purposes; to the Committee on H.R. 1002. An act to amend the Controlled Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The following bills and joint resolu- Substances Act to authorize the debarment H.R. 1002. An act to amend the Controlled tions were introduced, read the first of certain registrants, and for other pur- Substances Act to authorize the debarment and second times by unanimous con- poses. of certain registrants, and for other pur- sent, and referred as indicated: poses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. H.R. 1195. An act to direct the Secretary of By Mr. PORTMAN (for himself, Mrs. Labor to issue an occupational safety and H.R. 1195. An act to direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an occupational safety and SHAHEEN, and Ms. COLLINS): health standard that requires covered em- S. 1200. A bill to amend the definition of el- health standard that requires covered em- ployers within the health care and social igible entity in the second draw loan pro- ployers within the health care and social service industries to develop and implement gram of the Small Business Administration, a comprehensive workplace violence preven- service industries to develop and implement a comprehensive workplace violence preven- and for other purposes; to the Committee on tion plan, and for other purposes. Small Business and Entrepreneurship. H.R. 1215. An act to establish an office tion plan, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Ms. within the Federal Trade Commission and an HIRONO, Mr. CARDIN, Mrs. SHAHEEN, outside advisory group to prevent fraud tar- Pensions. H.R. 1460. An act to encourage States to re- Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. SCHATZ, Mr. MUR- geting seniors and to direct the Commission quire the installation of residential carbon PHY, Mr. KAINE, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. to include additional information in an an- monoxide detectors in homes, and for other BOOKER, and Mr. VAN HOLLEN): nual report to Congress on fraud targeting purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, S. 1201. A bill to restore the United States’ seniors, and for other purposes. Science, and Transportation. international leadership on climate change H.R. 1460. An act to encourage States to re- H.R. 1482. An act to amend the Small Busi- and clean energy, and for other purposes; to quire the installation of residential carbon ness Act to enhance the Office of Credit Risk the Committee on Foreign Relations. monoxide detectors in homes, and for other Management, to require the Administrator By Mr. CARPER (for himself, Mr. VAN purposes. of the Small Business Administration to HOLLEN, Mr. CARDIN, Mrs. GILLI- H.R. 1482. An act to amend the Small Busi- issue rules relating to environmental obliga- BRAND, Mr. PADILLA, Mr. WARNOCK, ness Act to enhance the Office of Credit Risk tions of certified development companies, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. SCHUMER, and Mr. Management, to require the Administrator and for other purposes; to the Committee on COONS): of the Small Business Administration to Small Business and Entrepreneurship. S. 1202. A bill to establish a program to im- issue rules relating to environmental obliga- H.R. 1487. An act to amend the Small Busi- prove community connectivity by identi- tions of certified development companies, ness Act to increase transparency, and for fying and removing or mitigating and for other purposes. other purposes; to the Committee on Small infrastructural barriers that create obstacles H.R. 1487. An act to amend the Small Busi- Business and Entrepreneurship. to mobility or economic development or ex- ness Act to increase transparency, and for H.R. 1490. An act to amend the Small Busi- pose the community to pollution and other other purposes. ness Investment Act of 1958 to improve the health and safety risks, and for other pur- H.R. 1490. An act to amend the Small Busi- loan guaranty program, enhance the ability poses; to the Committee on Environment and ness Investment Act of 1958 to improve the of small manufacturers to access affordable Public Works. loan guaranty program, enhance the ability capital, and for other purposes; to the Com- By Mr. RUBIO: of small manufacturers to access affordable mittee on Small Business and Entrepreneur- S. 1203. A bill to rescue domestic medical capital, and for other purposes. ship. product manufacturing activity by providing H.R. 1502. An act to amend the Small Busi- H.R. 1502. An act to amend the Small Busi- incentives in economically distressed areas ness Act to optimize the operations of the ness Act to optimize the operations of the of the United States and its possessions; to microloan program, lower costs for small microloan program, lower costs for small the Committee on Finance. business concerns and intermediary partici- business concerns and intermediary partici- By Mr. HAWLEY: pants in the program, and for other purposes. pants in the program, and for other purposes; S. 1204. A bill to promote competition in H.R. 1762. An act to direct the Federal to the Committee on Small Business and En- digital markets, and for other purposes; to Trade Commission to submit to Congress a trepreneurship. the Committee on Commerce, Science, and report on unfair or deceptive acts or prac- H.R. 1762. An act to direct the Federal Transportation. tices targeted at Indian Tribes or members Trade Commission to submit to Congress a By Mrs. BLACKBURN (for herself, Mr. of Indian Tribes, and for other purposes. report on unfair or deceptive acts or prac- CRAMER, Mr. ROUNDS, Mr. DAINES, H.R. 1899. An act to amend the Controlled tices targeted at Indian Tribes or members Mr. CRUZ, Mr. TILLIS, Ms. ERNST, Mr. Substances Act to provide for the modifica- of Indian Tribes, and for other purposes; to SCOTT of Florida, and Mr. LEE): tion, transfer, and termination of a registra- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and S. 1205. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal tion to manufacture, distribute, or dispense Transportation. funds relating to rejoining the Joint Com- controlled substances or list I chemicals, and H.R. 1899. An act to amend the Controlled prehensive Plan of Action with Iran unless for other purposes. Substances Act to provide for the modifica- the President commits to submitting any tion, transfer, and termination of a registra- ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED successor agreement to the Senate for its ad- tion to manufacture, distribute, or dispense The President pro tempore (Mr. vice and consent as a treaty; to the Com- controlled substances or list I chemicals, and mittee on Foreign Relations. LEAHY) announced that on today, April for other purposes; to the Committee on the By Mr. THUNE (for himself, Mr. CRAPO, 19, 2021, he has signed the following en- Judiciary. and Mr. CORNYN): rolled bills, which were previously f S. 1206. A bill to limit the authority of the signed by the Speaker of the House: MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME Secretary of Labor to modify the pandemic S. 164. An act to educate health care pro- unemployment assistance program, and for viders and the public on biosimilar biological The following bills were read the first other purposes; to the Committee on Fi- products, and for other purposes. time: nance.

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A bill to amend the Securities Ex- and for other purposes. consider certain factors in imposing a sen- change Act of 1934 to require certain disclo- tence on a caretaker, and for other purposes; sures relating to climate change, and for S. 406 to the Committee on the Judiciary. other purposes; to the Committee on Bank- At the request of Mr. PAUL, the name By Mr. MURPHY (for himself and Mr. ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. of the Senator from Tennessee (Mrs. BLUMENTHAL): By Mr. SANDERS (for himself, Ms. BLACKBURN) was added as a cosponsor S. 1208. A bill to amend title 31, United WARREN, Mr. MARKEY, and Mr. of S. 406, a bill to preserve and protect States Code, to provide for the issuance of MERKLEY): the free choice of individual employees Green Bonds and to establish the United S. 1218. A bill to provide economic em- to form, join, or assist labor organiza- States Green Bank, and for other purposes; powerment opportunities in the United to the Committee on Finance. States through the modernization of public tions, or to refrain from such activi- By Mr. KENNEDY (for himself, Ms. housing, and for other purposes; to the Com- ties. LUMMIS, Mr. ROUNDS, Mr. MORAN, Mr. mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- S. 452 DAINES, Mr. CRAMER, and Mr. BOOZ- fairs. At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the MAN): By Ms. WARREN (for herself, Mrs. name of the Senator from Iowa (Ms. S. 1209. A bill to prohibit the Securities FEINSTEIN, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. MERKLEY, and Exchange Commission from requiring ERNST) was added as a cosponsor of S. and Mr. MARKEY): 452, a bill to award a Congressional that personally identifiable information be S. 1219. A bill to establish the policy of the collected under consolidated audit trail re- United States regarding the no-first-use of Gold Medal to Willie O’Ree, in recogni- porting requirements, and for other pur- nuclear weapons; to the Committee on For- tion of his extraordinary contributions poses; to the Committee on Banking, Hous- eign Relations. and commitment to hockey, inclusion, ing, and Urban Affairs. By Ms. WARREN (for herself, Ms. COL- and recreational opportunity. By Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself, LINS, Mr. KING, Mr. DAINES, Mr. S. 545 Ms. COLLINS, Mr. CARPER, and Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. TESTER, Mr. HOEVEN, At the request of Mr. PORTMAN, the BURR): Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, S. 1210. A bill to amend the Lacey Act Mr. BROWN, Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. MAR- name of the Senator from North Da- Amendments of 1981 to clarify provisions en- KEY, Ms. STABENOW, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. kota (Mr. CRAMER) was added as a co- acted by the Captive Wildlife Safety Act, to CRAMER, Ms. BALDWIN, Mrs. MURRAY, sponsor of S. 545, a bill to permanently further the conservation of certain wildlife Mr. CASEY, Mr. CASSIDY, Mr. BOOZ- exempt payments made from the Rail- species, and for other purposes; to the Com- MAN, and Mr. VAN HOLLEN): road Unemployment Insurance Ac- mittee on Environment and Public Works. S. 1220. A bill to amend title 38, United count from sequestration under the By Mr. DURBIN (for himself and Ms. States Code, to recognize and honor the serv- DUCKWORTH): Balanced Budget and Emergency Def- ice of individuals who served in the United icit Control Act of 1985. S. 1211. A bill to establish the Cahokia States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War Mounds Mississippian Culture National His- II, and for other purposes; to the Committee S. 586 toric Park in Collinsville, Illinois, Monroe, on Veterans’ Affairs. At the request of Mrs. CAPITO, the Madison, and St. Clair Counties, Illinois, and names of the Senator from Arkansas St. Louis City County, Missouri, and for f (Mr. BOOZMAN) and the Senator from other purposes; to the Committee on Energy SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND Nevada (Ms. ROSEN) were added as co- and Natural Resources. SENATE RESOLUTIONS By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. sponsors of S. 586, a bill to amend title WARNOCK, and Ms. CORTEZ MASTO): The following concurrent resolutions XVIII of the Social Security Act to S. 1212. A bill to address the needs of work- and Senate resolutions were read, and combat the opioid crisis by promoting ers in industries likely to be impacted by referred (or acted upon), as indicated: access to non-opioid treatments in the rapidly evolving technologies; to the Com- By Mr. DAINES (for himself, Mr. hospital outpatient setting. mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and LANKFORD, and Mr. RUBIO): Pensions. S. 611 S. Res. 164. A resolution expressing the By Mr. VAN HOLLEN (for himself and At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the sense of the Senate that the number of jus- Mr. BLUNT): tices of the Supreme Court of the United names of the Senator from Washington S. 1213. A bill to require the Secretary of States should remain at 9; to the Committee (Mrs. MURRAY) and the Senator from Commerce to seek to enter into an agree- on the Judiciary. Florida (Mr. SCOTT) were added as co- ment with the National Academies of sponsors of S. 611, a bill to deposit cer- Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to con- f tain funds into the Crime Victims duct a study on the top 10 emerging science ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS and technology challenges faced by the Fund, to waive matching requirements, United States and develop recommendations S. 65 and for other purposes. to address them, and for other purposes; to At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the S. 613 the Committee on Commerce, Science, and name of the Senator from Tennessee At the request of Mr. TILLIS, the Transportation. (Mr. HAGERTY) was added as a cospon- name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. By Mr. LEE: S. 1214. A bill to amend the Federal Land sor of S. 65, a bill to ensure that goods MARSHALL) was added as a cosponsor of Policy and Management Act of 1976 to au- made with forced labor in the Xinjiang S. 613, a bill to direct the Secretary of thorize the Secretary of the Interior and the Uyghur Autonomous Region of the Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot Secretary of Agriculture to enter into coop- People’s Republic of China do not enter program on dog training therapy and erative agreements with States to provide the United States market, and for to amend title 38, United States Code, for State administration of allotment man- other purposes. to authorize the Secretary to provide agement plans; to the Committee on Energy S. 138 service dogs to veterans with mental and Natural Resources. illnesses who do not have mobility im- By Mr. SULLIVAN (for himself and Mr. At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the VAN HOLLEN): names of the Senator from Montana pairments. S. 1215. A bill to state the policy of the (Mr. DAINES) and the Senator from Ne- S. 701 United States regarding the need for reci- vada (Ms. ROSEN) were added as cospon- At the request of Mr. MORAN, the procity in the relationship between the sors of S. 138, a bill to waive certain name of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. United States and the People’s Republic of pay limitations for Department of Ag- CORTEZ MASTO) was added as a cospon- China, and for other purposes; to the Com- mittee on Foreign Relations. riculture and Department of the Inte- sor of S. 701, a bill to amend titles By Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself, Ms. rior employees engaged in emergency XVIII and XIX of the Social Security HASSAN, and Mr. CORNYN): wildland fire suppression activities, Act to provide equal coverage of in S. 1216. A bill to extend the temporary and for other purposes. vitro specific IgE tests and scheduling order for fentanyl-related sub- S. 295 percutaneous tests for allergies under stances; read the first time. At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the the Medicare and Medicaid programs, By Ms. WARREN (for herself, Mr. and for other purposes. SCHATZ, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. name of the Senator from North Caro- S 747 BLUMENTHAL, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. lina (Mr. TILLIS) was added as a co- . VAN HOLLEN, Mr. MARKEY, Ms. KLO- sponsor of S. 295, a bill to designate At the request of Mr. PADILLA, the BUCHAR, Ms. SMITH, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, residents of the Hong Kong Special Ad- names of the Senator from New York

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:12 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19AP6.014 S19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE April 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2013 (Mr. SCHUMER) and the Senator from S. 1112 left thousands in Texas without power Vermont (Mr. SANDERS) were added as At the request of Mr. MORAN, the and water. Less than a year prior, cosponsors of S. 747, a bill to amend the name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. deadly wildfires, exacerbated by cli- Immigration and Nationality Act to MARSHALL) was added as a cosponsor of mate change engulfed California, kill- provide for the adjustment of status of S. 1112, a bill to amend the National ing 31 people, and Australia, killing 34 essential workers, and for other pur- Trails System Act to designate the people, and forced thousands to flee poses. Chisholm National Historic Trail and their homes and lose their livelihoods. S. 800 the Western National Historic Trail, And yet, while hurricanes and storm At the request of Mr. BROWN, the and for other purposes. surges are horrific, climate change is names of the Senator from Montana S. RES. 134 also increasing the intensity, length (Mr. TESTER) and the Senator from At the request of Mr. LEE, the name and geographic expanse of droughts West Virginia (Mrs. CAPITO) were added of the Senator from Iowa (Mr. GRASS- around the world contributing to food as cosponsors of S. 800, a bill to amend LEY) was added as a cosponsor of S. insecurity, natural resource scarcity title XVIII of the Social Security Act Res. 134, a resolution expressing the and desertification. Likewise, intensifying effects of cli- to permit nurse practitioners and phy- sense of the Senate that the President mate change pose an existential threat sician assistants to satisfy the docu- should work with the Government of to hundreds of millions of people and mentation requirement under the the United Kingdom to conclude nego- exacerbate global forced migration. Medicare program for coverage of cer- tiations for a comprehensive free trade Nations like Bangladesh, India, and In- tain shoes for individuals with diabe- agreement between the United States donesia are incredibly vulnerable to tes. and the United Kingdom. mass displacement due to rising sea S. 828 S. RES. 148 levels. Island nations like Tuvalu, At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the At the request of Ms. WARREN, the name of the Senator from Arkansas Seychelles, the Republic of the Mar- name of the Senator from Minnesota shall Islands and Kiribati are already (Mr. BOOZMAN) was added as a cospon- (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) was added as a co- sor of S. 828, a bill to amend title XVIII managing internal migration due to sponsor of S. Res. 148, a resolution rec- climate change induced sea-level rise. of the Social Security Act to provide ognizing the importance of paying trib- for the coverage of marriage and fam- Without ambitious action to both keep ute to those individuals who have global leverage temperatures well ily therapist services and mental faithfully served and retired from the health counselor services under part B below an increase of two degrees Cel- Armed Forces of the United States, sius above preindustrial levels it is of the Medicare program, and for other designating April 18, 2021, as ‘‘Military purposes. forecasted that the entirety of certain Retiree Appreciation Day’’, and en- nations may become uninhabitable S. 844 couraging the people of the United within my grandchildren’s lifetime. It At the request of Mr. THUNE, the States to honor the past and continued is a moral imperative for the Senators name of the Senator from Arizona (Ms. service of military retirees to their in this body, and humanity, to act to SINEMA) was added as a cosponsor of S. local communities and the United ensure that is not the world we leave 844, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- States. for the generations that will come enue Code of 1986 to treat certain f after us. Today’s generations are the amounts paid for physical activity, fit- first people to personally and regularly ness, and exercise as amounts paid for STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED experience the effects of climate medical care. BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTION change on the natural world and its S. 892 By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, impact on humanity . . . and we are At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the Ms. HIRONO, Mr. CARDIN, Mrs. also the last generations that can, and name of the Senator from Washington SHAHEEN, Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. must, act to prevent the worst fore- (Ms. CANTWELL) was added as a cospon- SCHATZ, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. casts from becoming reality. sor of S. 892, a bill to amend the Inter- KAINE, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. BOOK- Changing climate and weather pat- nal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that ER, and Mr. VAN HOLLEN): terns intensification of global food in- kombucha is exempt from any excise S. 1201. A bill to restore the United security and resource scarcity espe- taxes and regulations imposed on alco- States’ international leadership on cli- cially threaten the lives and security holic beverages. mate change and clean energy, and for of the world’s most vulnerable popu- S. 895 other purposes; to the Committee on lations. For months, heavy rainfall and At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the Foreign Relations. warmer temperatures have triggered a name of the Senator from Oklahoma Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I locust plague in East Africa that has (Mr. INHOFE) was added as a cosponsor rise today to speak on the United lasted more than an entire year. This of S. 895, a bill to amend the Internal States Climate Leadership on Inter- historic locust plague—triggered by Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an ex- national Mitigation, Adaptation, and conditions exacerbated by climate emption from gross income for manda- Technology Enhancement Act of 2021— change—has threatened agricultural tory restitution or civil damages as the U.S. CLIMATE Act. Mr. President, and pastoral livelihoods and worsened recompense for trafficking in persons. climate change represents a clear and already acute food insecurity in the re- S. 903 present threat to the stability, secu- gion. At the same time, similar ex- At the request of Mrs. BLACKBURN, rity and prosperity of nations around treme weather patterns are expected to the name of the Senator from Ten- the world, including the United States. expand and shift the ranges of life- nessee (Mr. HAGERTY) was added as a The cost of climate-induced disasters threatening diseases like malaria, West cosponsor of S. 903, a bill to amend the becomes more indisputable and dev- Nile Virus, cholera, and others. Beyond Immigration and Nationality Act to re- astating with every passing year. Bar- the palpable destruction and devasta- quire a DNA test to determine the fa- ring swift and ambitious action, the tion of climate-induced crises, climate milial relationship between an alien situation will only worsen. change is a ‘‘threat multiplier,’’ a term and an accompanying minor, and for We’ve all seen the devastating im- coined by the CNA Corporation’s Mili- other purposes. pacts of climate change. For years, un- tary Advisory Board in 2007 to express S. 1021 precedented tropical storms have de- the way in which climate change exac- At the request of Ms. DUCKWORTH, stroyed communities in Mozambique, erbates instability; conflict and subse- the names of the Senator from Mary- Central America, and the United quent displacement; terrorism; and land (Mr. CARDIN) and the Senator from States, including communities in my other vital security matters. Michigan (Ms. STABENOW) were added home state of New Jersey. This past Clearly, climate change does not as cosponsors of S. 1021, a bill to ensure February, incredibly abnormal and begin nor end at any nation’s borders. affordable abortion coverage and care brutal winter weather, exacerbated by No one is immune to the effects of cli- for every person, and for other pur- climatic disruption to the Arctic’s mate change—which is why we must poses. polar vortex, killed eleven people and not only work with the rest of the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:12 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19AP6.017 S19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 19, 2021 world to combat this crisis, but lead rectives on re-entry into the Paris TITLE II—INTERNATIONAL the charge. It is simply not enough to Agreements; ratification of the Kigali AGREEMENTS AND CONVENTIONS enact robust domestic policies—this is Amendment to the Montreal Protocols; Sec. 201. Sense of Congress in support of the a global problem that requires inter- compliance with environmental initia- United States returning to the nationally collaborative solutions. tives of the International Civil Avia- Paris Agreement. What’s more, our leadership and re- tion Organization; and the establish- Sec. 202. Enhanced United States commit- ment to the Paris Agreement. newed international engagement can ment of new international efforts to Sec. 203. Sense of Congress regarding ratifi- generate opportunities for Americans. mitigate transportation sector and cation of the Kigali Amend- By committing to international agree- greenhouse gas emissions. ment to the Montreal Protocol. ments and adhering to emerging inter- Title III integrates climate change Sec. 204. Compliance with the carbon offset national production norms, we are mitigation and adaptation efforts into and reduction scheme for inter- opening the global markets for the in- a range of tools and initiatives at national aviation. novation, ingenuity, and leadership of USAID, the Department of the Treas- Sec. 205. Short-lived climate pollutants. ury, the Department of State, the DFC, Sec. 206. International cooperation regard- the American private sector. ing clean transportation and I commend the Biden administra- and the United Nations. sustainable land use and com- tion’s commitment to returning the Title IV incorporates a clean energy munity development. United States to the global stage, mandate into the United States’ diplo- Sec. 207. Sense of Congress on United States thereby granting us the capacity to re- matic and development efforts, thereby reengagement with the Group engage and lead the international com- protecting our own energy security in- of Seven and the Group of munity in tackling the greatest threat terests and promoting responsible glob- Twenty on climate action. of our time. President Biden’s Execu- al energy production. TITLE III—CLIMATE CHANGE tive Order on Tackling the Climate Title V of the bill addresses the DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AND SUPPORT Crisis at Home and Abroad has des- United States’ bilateral and multilat- Sec. 301. International Climate Change Ad- ignated climate action as a core tenant eral engagement on climate change, aptation, Mitigation, and Secu- of U.S. diplomacy and national secu- encouraging U.S. cooperation with rity Program. rity planning. He has appointed former China, India, the European Union and Sec. 302. United States contributions to the Green Climate Fund. Secretary of State John Kerry as Spe- other key partners. Title VI of the U.S. CLIMATE Act in- Sec. 303. Sense of Congress on United States cial Presidential Envoy for Climate, engagements at the World Eco- ensuring that climate considerations tegrates our colleague from Hawai’i, nomic Forum. have a strong advocate where impor- Senator HIRONO’s Women and Climate Sec. 304. Clean energy and the United States tant decisions are being made. And, Change Act, which acknowledges and International Development Fi- under the leadership of President addresses the disproportionate effects nance Corporation. Biden, the United States has officially of climate change on women and girls Sec. 305. Consistency in United States policy around the world. on development finance and cli- rejoined the Paris Agreement. mate change. The time for debate and discussion The science is clear: we are running on why and how we must tackle this out of time to stave off the most dev- TITLE IV—CLEAN ENERGY DIPLOMACY AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT crisis is over. The science is clear: we astating effects of climate change that must achieve net zero emissions by 2050 will directly impact our children and Sec. 401. Energy diplomacy and security within the Department of in order to ensure a safe and pros- our children’s children. After four years of being absent from the con- State. perous future for ourselves and our pos- Sec. 402. Department of State primacy for terity. Now is the time for action and versation, it is time for the United energy diplomacy. implementation of crucial efforts to States to not only return to the table, Sec. 403. Reports on United States participa- save our planet. but lead the charge to protect our tion in Mission Innovation and Congress can and must do more to shared home. We cannot solve this cri- the Clean Energy Ministerial. support the restoration of the United sis alone—this is not an American Sec. 404. Reduced deforestation. States’ climate diplomacy and leader- problem, this is a global crisis that can TITLE V—BILATERAL AND REGIONAL ship. That is why I am introducing the only be combatted with coordinated, MULTILATERAL CLIMATE DIPLOMACY United States Climate Leadership in international action. The U.S. CLI- AND COOPERATION International Mitigation, Adaptation, MATE Act of 2021 provides the essen- Sec. 501. North American Strategy. and Technological Enhancement Act, tial resources, programs, and support Sec. 502. Accountability and cooperation for the United States to lead the world with China. or the U.S. CLIMATE Act, of 2021, a Sec. 503. United States and European Union comprehensive piece of legislation to forward in the existential fight to save cooperation on climate finance bolster President Biden’s bold commit- our planet. Mr. President I ask unani- for developing countries. ment to U.S. climate leadership by pro- mous consent that the full text of the Sec. 504. Sense of Congress on clean energy viding resources, programs and policy legislation be printed in the RECORD cooperation with India. to support and expedite the realization following my remarks, I yield the floor Sec. 505. Power Africa. of United States action that will be es- and note the absence of a quorum. Sec. 506. Caribbean Energy Initiative. sential to regaining the international So ordered. Sec. 507. Sense of Congress on conservation S. 1201 of the Amazon River basin. community’s trust and partnership Sec. 508. Sense of Congress regarding renew- with the U.S. in the global climate Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- able energy in Indonesia. fight. It represents a bold course of ac- resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, TITLE VI—WOMEN AND CLIMATE tion that Congress should take to sup- CHANGE ACT SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. port forward-looking leadership in the Sec. 601. Short title. White House in their commitment to (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the ‘‘United States Climate Leadership in Sec. 602. Findings. preventing the worst-case scenarios of International Mitigation, Adaptation, and Sec. 603. Definitions. climate change from becoming reality. Technology Enhancement Act of 2021’’. Sec. 604. Statement of policy. Title I of the bill establishes climate (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- Sec. 605. Federal Interagency Working change as a cross-cutting imperative at tents for this Act is as follows: Group on Women and Climate the State Department. It also calls for Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Change. the integration of climate models and Sec. 2. Findings; sense of Congress. Sec. 606. Development and implementation forecasting into national security plan- Sec. 3. Purpose. of strategy and policies to pre- Sec. 4. Definitions. vent and respond to the effects ning across all federal agencies and of climate change on women features directives on protecting our TITLE I—CLIMATE AND NATIONAL SECURITY globally. security and environmental interests Sec. 101. Climate diplomacy. Sec. 607. Climate Change within the Office in the Arctic. Sec. 102. Enhancing United States security of Global Women’s Issues. Title II declares support for U.S. co- considerations for global cli- SEC. 2. FINDINGS; SENSE OF CONGRESS. operation and engagement in inter- mate disruptions. (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- national agreements. This includes di- Sec. 103. Arctic diplomacy. lowing:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:12 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19AP6.019 S19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE April 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2015 (1) The Special Report: Global Warming of percent of world’s terrestrial species at risk (14) Among the world’s top greenhouse gas 1.5°C, published by the Intergovernmental of extinction. emitters, the United States is the only coun- Panel on Climate Change on October 8, 2018, (6) According to the International Energy try that— and the Fourth National Climate Assess- Agency, the United States, China, India, and (A) has rescinded national policies to re- ment, first published by the United States the European Union (including the United duce greenhouse gas emissions; Global Change Research Program in 2018, Kingdom) account for more than 58 percent (B) has advanced policies aimed at bol- concluded that— of global greenhouse gas emissions. stering fossil fuel consumption and extrac- (A) the release of greenhouse gas emis- (7) China, which is the world’s top green- tion, including through the removal of Fed- sions, most notably the combustion of fossil house gases emitter and has an outsized im- eral protections of public lands that are crit- fuels and the degradation of natural re- pact on the United States’ core interest in ical wilderness areas vital to maintaining sources that absorb atmospheric carbon from climate stability— healthy natural ecosystems; and human activity, are the dominant causes of (A) is likely to achieve its carbon emis- (C) has abstained or withdrawn itself from climate change during the past century; sions mitigation pledge to the Paris Agree- several global cooperative efforts acknowl- (B) changes in the Earth’s climate are— ment, contained in its 2015 nationally deter- edging and addressing the climate crisis. (i) causing sea levels to rise; mined contribution, to ‘‘peak’’ emissions (15) United States leadership during delib- (ii) increasing the global average tempera- around 2030 ahead of schedule; erations over the Paris Agreement— ture of the Earth; (B) announced, on September 22, 2020, a (A) was exemplified by— (iii) increasing the incidence and severity pledge to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060; (i) its commitment to reduce national of wildfires; and and emissions by 26 to 28 percent below 2005 lev- (iv) intensifying the severity of extreme (C) has yet to announce an updated nation- els; weather, including hurricanes, cyclones, ty- ally determined contribution. (ii) its leadership in the ‘‘Umbrella Group’’ phoons, flooding, droughts, and other disas- (8) On October 26, 2020, Japan, the world’s and its role as cofounder of the ‘‘High Ambi- ters that threaten human life, healthy com- third largest economy and fifth greatest car- tion Coalition’’; munities, and critical infrastructure. bon emitter, announced a pledge to achieve (iii) its co-facilitation of the UNFCCC; (2) An increase in the global average tem- carbon neutrality by 2050. Despite apprehen- (iv) its work with the Ad Hoc Working perature of 2 degrees Celsius compared to sion about growing nuclear energy sources, Group on the Paris Agreement on agenda pre-industrialized levels would cause— Japan aims to increase its share of renew- item 5: Modalities, procedures and guidelines (A)(i) the displacement, and the forced in- able and nuclear energy following new tar- for the transparency framework for action; ternal migration, of an estimated 143,000,000 gets unveiled next year. and people in Latin America, South Asia, and (9) India has met its growing energy de- (v) its support for the enhanced trans- Sub-Saharan Africa by 2050 if insufficient ac- mands by becoming a global leader in renew- parency framework for action and support tion is taken (according to the World Bank); able energy generation. Despite significant referred to in Article 13 of the Paris Agree- and investments in renewable energy, and the ment; (ii) the displacement of an average of implementation of strong national green- (vi) its pledge of $3,000,000,000 to the Green 17,800,000 people worldwide by floods every house gas mitigation policies, India con- Climate Fund (of which the United States year (according to the Internal Displacement tinues to operate some of the world’s dirtiest still owed $2,000,000,000) in support of devel- Monitoring Centre) because of the exacer- fossil fuel power plants and has high emis- oping countries’ efforts to adapt to climate bating effects of climate change; sions generated from its transportation sec- change and to mitigate greenhouse gas emis- (B)(i) more than $500,000,000,000 in lost an- tor. India is a critical market for foreign in- sions; and nual economic output in the United States (a vestment and will be a major competitor in (vii) the development of critical bilateral 10 percent contraction from 2018 levels) by international clean energy development fu- climate action cooperation initiatives with 2100 (according to the Fourth National Cli- tures. China and India; and mate Assessment); and (10) India’s leadership within the Clean En- (B) established the United States as essen- (ii) an additional 100,000,000 people world- ergy Ministerial, the Mission Innovation ini- tial to uniting the world in climate action wide to be driven into poverty by 2030 (ac- tiative, and the International Solar Alliance cooperation. cording to the World Bank); has put India at the forefront of renewable (16) The United States’ reversal on nearly (C)(i) greater food insecurity and decreased energy development and helped India achieve all climate action policies since 2017, includ- agricultural production due to climate a top 5 global rank among clean energy pro- ing repealing the Clean Power Plan (an- change’s effects on the increased frequency ducers. Installed electricity capacity from nounced by President Obama in August 2015), and intensity of extreme weather events; and renewables in India grew by 144 percent be- cancelling contributions to the United Na- (ii) the proliferation of agricultural pests tween 2014 and 2020. Approximately tion’s Green Climate Fund, abstaining from and crop diseases, loss of biodiversity, de- $42,000,000,000 was invested into India’s re- all G7 and G20 climate action communiques, grading ecosystems, and water scarcity (ac- newable energy sector between 2014 and 2019. and withdrawing the United States from the cording to the United Nations Food and Ag- (11) The European Union demonstrated its Paris Agreement— riculture Organization); and strong commitment to climate action by (A) undermines the viability of the Paris (D) more than 350,000,000 additional people making the ambitious pledge to reduce the Agreement; worldwide to be exposed to deadly heat collective greenhouse gas emissions of its 27 (B) harms American diplomacy; stress by 2050. member nations by at least 55 percent by (C) disadvantages the ability of the United (3) According to the International Mone- 2030 (compared to 1990 levels) and to achieve State private sector to compete in a clean tary Fund, a persistent annual increase in carbon neutrality by 2050. The European Par- energy global economy, for which the Inter- average global temperature of .04 degrees liament went even further, voting to reduce national Finance Corporation estimates that Celsius would reduce global real gross do- its collective economy wide greenhouse gas investments spurred by the Paris Agreement mestic product per capita by 7.22 percent by emissions by 60 percent by 2030 (compared to will creates up to $23,000,000,000,000 in new in- 2100. 1990 levels). These commitments represent vestment opportunities; (4) According to the United Nations Envi- substantial improvements from the previous (D) erodes the United States’ leadership, ronment Programme, climate change is ex- goal of a 40 percent reduction in greenhouse standing, and trust within the international acerbating unusual regional weather condi- gas emissions by 2030. community; and tions, which is driving the current and pro- (12) The European Union’s member nations (E) concedes leadership and economic op- longed desert locust outbreak that is threat- have also provided the equivalent of approxi- portunity to foreign governments keen on ening food security across East Africa and mately $120,000,000,000 between 2014 and 2020 taking advantage of the United States’ ab- Southeast Asia. in support and financing to build climate sence from international climate action ini- (5) According to the Intergovernmental change resilience and develop low carbon en- tiatives. Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and ergy capacity throughout the developing (17) The Paris Agreement’s central aim is— Ecosystem Services— world. (A) to strengthen the global response to (A) an increase in the global average tem- (13) The European Union has traditionally the threat of climate change by maintaining perature of between 1.5 and 2 degrees Celsius been a steadfast partner with United States the global temperature rise well below 2 de- will result in a significant reduction in the in the United Nation’s Framework Conven- grees Celsius above pre-industrial levels; and worldwide number of land species; tion on Climate Change by pushing for im- (B) to pursue efforts to further limit the (B) an increase in the global average tem- proved accountability, transparency, and temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius. perature of 2 degrees Celsius— shared responsibility among parties in miti- (18) The Paris Agreement— (i) will place 5 percent of world’s species at gating global greenhouse gas emissions. As (A) specifies the need for a strong global risk of extinction; and the United State Government’s executive response to climate change; (ii) will result in the destruction of more branch has pulled away from climate action (B) acknowledges that all ‘‘[p]arties than 99 percent of all coral reefs worldwide; commitments, the European Union has in- should, when taking action to address cli- and creased its cooperation with coalitions of mate change, respect, promote and consider (C) an increase in the global average tem- States through partnerships such as the their respective obligations on human rights, perature of 4.3 degrees Celsius will place 16 United States Climate Alliance. the right to health, the rights of indigenous

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(i) to expand deployment and access to the United States ratified, with the advice (30) American leadership during the Paris clean energy; and consent of the Senate on October 15, Agreement negotiations encouraged wide- (ii) to plan and invest in climate change 1992. spread international participation in the adaptation solutions; (19) Seventy percent of the Paris Agree- Paris Agreement. (iii) to improve climate change resilience ment signatories’ nationally determined (31) American States, cities, and businesses capacities; and contributions in support of the goals of the are stepping up and pledging to meet the (iv) to promote— Paris Agreement are ocean-inclusive, and 39 Paris Agreement goals in the wake of absent (I) sustainable agriculture practices; Paris Agreement signatories are focused on and uncertain leadership by the President. (II) food security; and the inclusion of ocean action in nationally (32) The Paris Agreement— (III) natural resource conservation. determined contributions through the Be- (A) has driven innovation in developing SEC. 3. PURPOSE. cause the Ocean initiative. cleaner, more reliable, and more affordable The purpose of this Act is to provide au- (20) The United States communicated its forms of energy; thorities, resources, policies, and rec- nationally determined contribution— (B) has demonstrated that addressing cli- ommended administrative actions— (A) to achieve, by 2025, an economy-wide mate change and providing affordable energy (1) to restore United States global leader- target of reducing its greenhouse gas emis- to American consumers are not mutually ex- ship on addressing the climate crisis and sions by 26 to 28 percent below its 2005 level; clusive; and make United States climate action and cli- and (C) has encouraged the United States to de- mate diplomacy a more central tenet of (B) to make best efforts to reduce its emis- velop the Mid-Century Strategy for Deep United States foreign policy; sions by 28 percent. Decarbonization, which— (2) to improve the United States’ commit- (21) A thriving clean energy industry in the (i) was released on November 16, 2016; and ment to taking more ambitious action to United States, which employs more than (ii) states, ‘‘Energy efficiency improve- help mitigate global greenhouse gas emis- 500,000 Americans, is essential in achieving ments enable the energy system to provide sion and improve developing countries’ resil- these targets. the services we need with fewer resources ience and adaptation capacities to the ef- (22) A number of existing laws and regula- and emissions. Over the past several years, fects of climate change; tions in the United States also are relevant the United States has demonstrated that (3) to reclaim, accept, and fully engage di- to achieving this target, including— programs and standards to improve the en- plomacy within a variety of current and out- (A) the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et ergy efficiency of buildings, appliances and standing multilateral institutions that the seq.); vehicles can cost-effectively cut carbon pol- United States has withdrawn, withheld sup- (B) the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (Public lution and lower energy bills, while main- port, or diminished meaningful engagement Law 102–486); and taining significant support from U.S. indus- from in recent years; (C) the Energy Independence and Security try and consumers.’’. (4) to encourage the pursuit of new bilat- Act of 2007 (Public Law 110–140). (33) Global temperatures must be kept eral cooperation agreements with other (23) On November 4, 2020, the United States below 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industri- world powers on initiatives to advance global withdrawal from the Paris Agreement be- alized levels to avoid the most severe im- clean energy innovation and deployment and came effective, which at the time resulted in pacts of a changing climate, which will re- other measures to mitigate global green- the United States being the only state party quire— house gas emissions and improve climate (out of 197 parties) to the UNFCCC that is (A) global reductions in greenhouse gas change adaptation capacities; not a party to the Paris Agreement. emissions from human sources of 40 to 60 (5) to ensure that the United States’ na- (24) On January 20, 2021, President Biden percent from 2010 levels by 2030; and tional security apparatus integrates criti- initiated the process for reentering the (B) net-zero global emissions by 2050; cally important data on the compounding ef- United States into the Paris Agreement. On (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of fects that climate change is having on global February 19, 2021, the United States offi- Congress that— security risks by enhancing our under- cially rejoined the Paris Agreement. (1) when the United States proffers a standing of how, where, and when such ef- (25) Article 8 of the Paris Agreement strong commitment and focused leadership fects are destabilizing countries and regions states, ‘‘Parties recognize the importance of on climate action, the rest of the world will in ways that may motivate conflict, dis- averting, minimizing and addressing loss and likely follow its example; placement, and other drivers of insecurity; damage associated with the adverse effects (2) when the United States abdicates lead- and of climate change, including extreme weath- ership on such matters, other countries are (6) to authorize funding and programs to er events and slow onset events, and the role likely to waiver on their commitments to support a reaffirmation of the United States’ of sustainable development in reducing the action and retract to insular posturing on commitments to international cooperation risk of loss and damage.’’ Such adverse ef- matters that require cooperation; and and support for developing and vulnerable fects include strong winds from hurricanes (3) in order to avert the worst impacts of countries to take climate action. and tropical storms, and flooding from storm climate change, which is in the core national SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. surges and heavy rain, that inflict losses on interest of the United States, the United In this Act: various sectors of the United States econ- States should— (1) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- omy. (A) prioritize climate change in its foreign TEES.—The term ‘‘appropriate congressional (26) The Paris Agreement requires that policy, and ensure that climate change is committees’’ means— parties ‘‘should strengthen their cooperation taken into account in all foreign policy deci- (A) the Committee on Foreign Relations of on enhancing action on adaptation, taking sion making; the Senate;

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(B) the Committee on Appropriations of (A) United States national security con- (15) UNITED STATES-MEXICO-CANADA AGREE- the Senate; cerns and subnational, national, and regional MENT; USMCA.—The terms ‘‘United States- (C) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of political stability; and Mexico-Canada Agreement’’ and ‘‘USMCA’’ the House of Representatives; and (B) overseas security and conflict situa- mean the Agreement between the United (D) the Committee on Appropriations of tions that are potentially exacerbated by dy- States of America, the United Mexican the House of Representatives. namic environmental factors and events, in- States, and Canada, done at Buenos Aires (2) CLEAN ENERGY.—The term ‘‘clean en- cluding— November 30, 2018. ergy’’ means— (i) the intensification and frequency of TITLE I—CLIMATE AND NATIONAL (A) renewable energy and energy from sys- droughts, floods, wildfires, tropical storms, SECURITY tems; and other extreme weather events; SEC. 101. CLIMATE DIPLOMACY. (B) energy production processes that emit (ii) changes in historical severe weather, (a) IN GENERAL.—The President and the zero greenhouse gas emissions, including nu- drought, and wildfire patterns; Secretary of State shall prioritize climate clear power; (iii) the expansion of geographical ranges action and climate diplomacy in United (C) systems and processes that capture and of droughts, floods, and wildfires into regions States foreign policy by— permanently store greenhouse gas emissions that had not regularly experienced such phe- (1) ensuring diplomacy, support, and inter- from fossil fuel production and electricity nomena; agency coordination for bilateral and multi- generation units; (iv) global sea level rise patterns and the lateral actions to address the climate crisis; (D) products, processes, facilities, or sys- expansion of geographical ranges affected by and tems designed to retrofit and improve the drought; and (2) improving coordination and integration energy efficiency and electricity generated (v) changes in marine environments that of climate action across all bureaus and from electrical generation units, while using effect critical geostrategic waterways, such United States missions abroad. (b) CLIMATE ACTION INTEGRATION.—The less fuel, less or fewer power production re- as the Arctic Ocean, the South China Sea, Secretary of State, through the Under Sec- sources, or less feedstocks; and the South Pacific Ocean, the Barents Sea, retary of State for Economic Growth, En- (E) zero emission vehicles. and the Beaufort Sea. (7) NATIONALLY DETERMINED CONTRIBU- ergy, and the Environment and any other (3) CLIMATE ACTION.—The term ‘‘climate designees, shall— TION.—The term ‘‘nationally determined con- action’’ means enhanced efforts to reduce (1) prioritize climate action and clean en- greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen re- tribution’’ means a country’s pledged efforts to reduce national greenhouse gas emissions ergy within the bureaus and offices under silience and adaptive capacity to climate-in- the leadership of the Under Secretary for duced impacts, including— and adapt to the effects of climate change, which may include a financial pledge of sup- Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environ- (A) climate-related hazards in all coun- ment; port or financing to assist developing coun- tries; (2) ensure that such bureaus and offices are tries achieve their climate action goals, in (B) integrating climate change measures coordinating with other bureaus of the De- accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 4 of into national policies, strategies and plan- partment of State regarding the integration the Paris Agreement, which requires each ning; and of climate action and climate diplomacy as a Party— (C) improving education, awareness-rais- cross-cutting imperative across the Depart- (A) to ‘‘prepare, communicate and main- ing, and human and institutional capacity ment of State; tain successive nationally determined con- with respect to climate change mitigation, (3) encourage all Under Secretaries of tributions that it intends to achieve’’; and adaptation, impact reduction, and early State— (B) to ‘‘pursue domestic mitigation meas- warning. (A) to assess how issues related to climate ures, with the aim of achieving the objec- (4) CLIMATE CRISIS.—The term ‘‘climate cri- change and United States climate action are sis’’ means the social, economic, health, tives of such contributions’’. integrated into their operations and pro- (8) NATURAL CLIMATE SOLUTIONS.—The term safety, and security impacts on people, and grams; ‘‘natural climate solutions’’ mean actions to the threats to biodiversity and natural eco- (B) to coordinate crosscutting actions and protect, sustainably manage, and restore system health, which are attributable to the diplomatic efforts that relate to climate ac- natural or modified ecosystems that— wide-variety of effects on global environ- tion; and (A) address climate change effectively and mental and atmospheric conditions as a re- (C) to make available the technical assist- adaptively; and sult of disruptions to the Earth’s climate ance and resources of the bureaus and offices (B) simultaneously provide human well- from anthropogenic activities that generate with relevant expertise to provide technical being and environmental benefits. greenhouse gas emissions or reduce natural assistance and expert support to other bu- (9) NATURAL RESOURCES.—The term ‘‘nat- resource capacities to absorb and regulate reaus within the Department of State re- ural resources’’ means the terrestrial, fresh- atmospheric carbon. garding climate action, clean energy devel- water, estuarine, and marine fish, wildlife, (5) CLIMATE DIPLOMACY.—The term ‘‘cli- opment, and climate diplomacy; plants, land, air, water, habitats, and eco- (4) manage the integration of scientific mate diplomacy’’ means methods of influ- systems. encing the decisions and behavior of foreign data on the current and anticipated effects (10) NET ZERO GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.— of climate change into applied strategies and governments and peoples through dialogue, The term ‘‘net zero greenhouse gas emis- negotiation, cooperation and other measures diplomatic engagements across pro- sions’’ means that any anthropogenic green- grammatic and regional bureaus of the De- short of war or violence around issues re- house gas emissions are balanced or offset by lated to addressing global climate change, partment of State and into the Department deliberate activities that absorb or capture of State’s decision making processes; including— and permanently store equivalent amounts (5) ensure that the relevant bureaus and of- (A) the mitigation of global greenhouse gas of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. fices provide appropriate technical support emissions; (11) PARIS AGREEMENT.—The term ‘‘Paris and resources— (B) discussion, analysis, and sharing of sci- Agreement’’ means the international agree- (A) to the President, the Secretary of entific data and information on the cause ment adopted by parties to the United Na- State, and their respective designees charged and effects of climate change; tions Framework Convention on Climate with addressing climate change and associ- (C) the security, social, economic, and po- Change’s 21st Conference of Parties in Paris, ated issues; litical instability risks associated with the France on December 12, 2015. (B) to United States diplomats advancing effects of climate change; (12) RENEWABLE ENERGY.—The term ‘‘re- United States foreign policy related to cli- (D) economic cooperation efforts and trade newable energy’’ means all forms of energy mate action; and matters that are related to or associated produced from sources that naturally occur (C) for the appropriate engagement and in- with climate change and greenhouse gas or are replenished in nature in a sustainable tegration of relevant domestic agencies in mitigation from the global economy; manner, including bioenergy, geothermal en- international climate change affairs, includ- (E) building resilience capacities and ergy, hydropower, ocean energy, solar en- ing United States participation in multilat- adapting to the effects of change; ergy, and wind energy. eral fora; and (F) sustainable land use and natural re- (13) RESILIENCE.—The term ‘‘resilience’’ (6) carry out other activities, as directed source conservation; means the ability of human made and nat- by the Secretary of State, that advance (G) accounting for loss and damage attrib- ural systems (including their component United States climate-related foreign policy uted to the effects of climate change; parts) to anticipate, absorb, cope, accommo- objectives, including global greenhouse gas (H) just transition of carbon intense econo- date, or recover from the effects of a haz- mitigation, climate change adaptation ac- mies to low or zero carbon economies and ac- ardous event in a timely and efficient man- tivities, and global climate security. counting for laborers within affected econo- ner, including through ensuring the preser- (c) RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE UNDER SEC- mies; and vation, restoration, or improvement of its RETARY OF STATE FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS.— (I) technological innovations that reduce essential basic structures and functions. The Under Secretary of State for Political or eliminate carbon emissions. (14) UNFCCC.—The term ‘‘UNFCCC’’ means Affairs shall ensure that all foreign missions (6) CLIMATE SECURITY.—The term ‘‘climate the United Nations Framework Convention are— security’’ means the effects of climate on Climate Change, done at New York May 9, (1) advancing United States bilateral cli- change on— 1992, and entered into force March 21, 1994. mate diplomacy;

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(d) CLIMATE SECURITY STRATEGY.—The Sec- (3) utilizing the technical resources and co- (h) CLIMATE CHANGE SUPPORT AND FINANC- retary shall use the evaluations required ordinating adequately with the bureaus re- ING.—The Secretary of State shall facilitate under subsection (a)— porting to the Under Secretary of State for the coordination among the Department of (1) to inform the development and imple- Economic Growth, Energy and the Environ- State and other relevant departments and mentation of a climate security strategy for ment. agencies, including the United States Agen- the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Op- (d) REPORT.—Not later than 200 days after cy for International Development, the De- erations, the Bureau of Political-Military the date of the enactment of this Act, the partment of the Treasury, the United States Affairs, embassies, consulates, regional bu- Under Secretary of State for Economic Trade and Development Agency, and the reaus, and other offices and programs oper- Growth, Energy, and the Environment, in co- United States International Development Fi- ating chief of mission authority, including operation with the Under Secretary of State nance Corporation, of contributing develop- those with roles in conflict avoidance, pre- for Political Affairs, shall submit a report to ment finance or foreign assistance relevant vention and security assistance, or humani- the appropriate congressional committees to United States international climate ac- tarian disaster response, prevention, and as- that— tion and in support of United States climate sistance; and (1) assesses how climate action and United diplomacy. (2) in furtherance of such strategy, to as- States climate diplomacy is integrated (i) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— sess, develop, budget for, and (upon approval) across the Bureaus of the Department of There are authorized to be appropriated such implement plans, policies, and actions— State; and sums as may be necessary to carry out this (A) to account for the impacts of climate (2) includes recommendations on strategies section. change to global human health, safety, gov- to improve cross bureau coordination and SEC. 102. ENHANCING UNITED STATES SECURITY ernance, oceans, food production, fresh water understanding of United States climate ac- CONSIDERATIONS FOR GLOBAL CLI- and other critical natural resources, settle- MATE DISRUPTIONS. tion and climate diplomacy. ments, infrastructure, marginalized groups, (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of State, (e) EFFECT OF ELIMINATION OF POSITIONS.— and economic activity; in consultation with other relevant agencies, If the positions of Under Secretary of State (B) to evaluate the climate change vulner- shall conduct biennial comprehensive eval- for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Envi- ability, security, susceptibility, and resil- uations of present and ongoing disruptions ronment and the Under Secretary of State iency of United States interests and non-de- to the global climate system, including— for Political Affairs are eliminated or under- fense assets abroad.; (1) the intensity, frequency, and range of go name changes, the responsibilities of such (C) to coordinate the integration of cli- natural disasters; Under Secretaries under this section shall be mate change risk and vulnerability assess- (2) the scarcity of global natural resources, reassigned to other Under Secretaries of ments into all foreign policy and security de- including fresh water; State, as appropriate. cision-making processes, including awarding (f) CLIMATE CHANGE EXPERTS IN KEY EM- (3) global food, health, and energy insecu- foreign assistance; BASSIES.—Not later than 180 days after the rities; (D) to evaluate specific risks to certain re- date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec- (4) conditions that contribute to— gions and countries that are— retary of State shall submit a report to the (A) intrastate and interstate conflicts; (i) vulnerable to the effects of climate Committee on Foreign Relations of the Sen- (B) foreign political and economic insta- change; and ate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of bility; (ii) strategically significant to the United the House of Representatives that— (C) international migration of vulnerable States; (1) identifies the number of personnel of and underserved populations; (E) to enhance the resilience capacities of the Department of State and the United (D) the failure of national governments; foreign countries to the effects of climate States Agency for International Develop- and change as a means of reducing the risks of ment who— (E) gender-based violence; and conflict and instability; (A) dedicate a significant portion of their (5) United States and allied military readi- (F) to advance principles of good govern- work to climate change mitigation, climate ness, operations, and strategy. ance by encouraging foreign governments, change adaptation, food security, or clean (b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the evalua- energy matters; and tions conducted under subsection (a) are— particularly nations that are least capable of (B) are stationed at United States missions (1) to support the practical application of coping with the effects of climate change— in countries that are highly vulnerable to scientific data and research on climate (i) to conduct climate security evalua- the effects or major greenhouse gas emitters; change’s dynamic effects around the world to tions; and (2) analyzes the need for Federal climate improve resilience, adaptability, security, (ii) to facilitate the development of cli- change policy specialist personnel in United and stability despite growing global environ- mate security action plans to ensure sta- States embassies, United States Agency for mental risks and changes; bility and public safety in disaster situations International Development missions, and (2) to ensure that the strategic planning in a humane and responsible fashion; other United States diplomatic and inter- and mission execution of United States (G) to evaluate the vulnerability, security, national development missions; and international development and diplomatic susceptibility, and resiliency of United (3) includes— missions adequately account for heightened States interests and nondefense assets (A) recommendations for increasing cli- and dynamic risks and challenges associated abroad; mate change expertise within United States with the effects of climate change; (H) to build international institutional ca- missions abroad among foreign service offi- (3) to improve coordination between United pacity to address climate security implica- cers; and States science agencies conducting research tions and to advance United States interests, (B) options for assigning to such missions and forecasts on the causes and effects of cli- regional stability, and global security; and climate change attache´s from the Environ- mate change and United States national se- (I) other activities that advance – mental Protection Agency, the Department curity agencies; (i) the utilization and integration of cli- of Energy, the National Oceanic and Atmos- (4) to better understand the dispropor- mate science in national security planning; pheric Administration, the National Aero- tionate effects of global climate disruptions and nautics and Space Administration, the De- on women, girls, indigenous communities, (ii) the clear understanding of how the ef- partment of Agriculture, the Department of and other historically marginalized popu- fects of climate change can exacerbate secu- Interior, or other relevant Federal agencies. lations; and rity risks and threats. (g) CLIMATE CHANGE ADVISORS.—The Sec- (5) to inform the development of the cli- SEC. 103. ARCTIC DIPLOMACY. retary of State, or the Secretary’s designee, mate security strategy described in sub- (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of shall have primary responsibility for the section (d). Congress that— management and execution of United States (c) SCOPE.—The evaluations conducted (1) the rapidly changing Arctic environ- climate diplomacy and related foreign policy under subsection (a) shall— ment— and shall make appropriate arrangements (1) examine developing countries’ (A) creates new national and regional secu- with the Administrator of the United States vulnerabilities and risks associated with rity challenges due to increased military ac- Agency for International Development, the global, regional, and localized effects of cli- tivity in the Arctic; Administrator of the Environmental Protec- mate change; and (B) heightens the risks of potential con- tion Agency, the Secretary of Energy, the (2) assess and make recommendations on flicts spilling over into the Arctic region Secretary of Agriculture, the Administrator necessary measures to mitigate risks and re- from interventions and theaters of tension in of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- duce vulnerabilities associated with effects, other regions of the world; ministration, the Administrator of the Na- including— (C) threatens maritime safety due to inad- tional Aeronautics and Space Administra- (A) sea level rise; equate regional resource capacity to patrol tion, and other relevant Federal agencies (B) freshwater resource scarcity; the increase in vessel traffic this remote re- and departments to assign personnel from (C) wildfires; and gion is experiencing from the growing ex- such agencies and departments to serve as (D) increased intensity and frequency of panses of open Arctic water from diminished dedicated advisors on climate change mat- extreme weather conditions and events, such annual levels of sea ice;

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SENSE OF CONGRESS IN SUPPORT OF arations for mitigating and responding to THE UNITED STATES RETURNING TO accordance with subsection (f); THE PARIS AGREEMENT. threats and risks in the Arctic; (8) use the voice, vote, and influence of the (C) adequately funding the National Earth United States to encourage other countries It is the sense of Congress that— System Prediction Capability to sub- and international multilateral organizations (1) President Trump’s decision to withdraw stantively improve weather, ocean, and ice to support the principles of the Arctic Re- the United States from the Paris Agreement predictions on time scales necessary for en- gion Security Policy implemented pursuant was a mistake that harmed the leadership, suring regional security and trans-Arctic to subsection (f); and economic, national security, and diplomatic shipping; (9) perform such other duties and exercise interests of the United States; and (D) investing in resources, including a sig- such powers as the Assistant Secretary of (2) the United States’ expeditious return to nificantly expanded icebreaker fleet, to en- State for Oceans and International Environ- the Paris Agreement is a critical first step to sure that the United States has adequate ca- mental and Scientific Affairs and the Sec- restoring United States leadership among, pacity to prevent and respond to security retary of State shall prescribe. and in cooperation with, the international threats in the Arctic region; and (e) RANK AND STATUS.—The Secretary of community; (E) pursuing diplomatic engagements with State may change the title of the Deputy As- (3) resuming United States’ global leader- all nations in the Arctic region to reach an sistant Secretary for Arctic Affairs des- ship in the Paris Agreement’s implementa- agreement for— ignated under subsection (c) to Special Rep- tion process is critical to ensuring that the (i) maintaining peace and stability in the resentative or Special Envoy with the rank rules and procedures for implementing the Arctic region; and of Ambassador if— Paris Agreement achieve maximum benefits (ii) fostering cooperation on stewardship (1) the President nominates the person so for the United States; and safety initiatives in the Arctic region. designated to that rank and status; and (4) prioritizing the immediate preparation (b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: (2) the Senate confirms such person to such (1) ARCTIC NATIONS.—The term ‘‘Arctic Na- and communication of an updated United rank and status. tions’’ means the 8 nations with territory or States’ nationally determined contribution exclusive economic zones that extend north (f) ARCTIC REGION SECURITY POLICY.—The in support of the Paris Agreement will dem- of the 66.56083 parallel latitude north of the Arctic Region Security Policy shall include onstrate a renewed and increasingly ambi- equator, namely Russia, Canada, the United requirements for the Bureau of Conflict and tious United States’ commitment to climate States, Norway, Denmark (including Green- Stabilization Operations, the Bureau of Po- action, which should incorporate— land), Finland, Sweden, and Iceland. litical-Military Affairs, embassies, regional (A) strategies for achieving domestic bureaus, and other offices with a role in con- (2) ARCTIC REGION.—The term ‘‘Arctic Re- greenhouse gas emissions reductions that gion’’ means the geographic region north of flict avoidance, prevention and security as- achieve the United States’ 2015 national de- the 66.56083 parallel latitude north of the sistance, or humanitarian disaster response, termined contribution to the Paris Agree- equator. prevention, and assistance to assess, develop, ment; (c) DESIGNATION.—The Assistant Secretary budget for, and implement plans, policies, (B) an ambitious 2030 mitigation target of State for Oceans and International Envi- and actions— representing a mid-term goal that signifies ronmental and Scientific Affairs shall des- (1) to enhance the resilience capacities of the emission reductions trajectory the ignate a deputy assistant secretary serving Arctic Nations to the effects of climate United States needs to be on to achieve net- change and increased civilian and military within the Bureau of Oceans and Inter- zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050; activity from Arctic Nations and other na- national Environmental and Scientific Af- (C) commitments to engage constructively tions that may result from increased accessi- fairs as ‘‘Deputy Assistant Secretary for with parties to the Paris Agreement regard- bility of the Arctic Region due to decreased Arctic Affairs’’, who shall be responsible for ing the development of strategies to secure sea ice, warmer ambient air temperatures affairs in the Arctic Region. ambitious commitments from all parties and (d) DUTIES.— The Deputy Assistant Sec- and other effects of climate change, as a retary for Arctic Affairs shall— means of reducing the risk of conflict and in- to ensure adequate progress on mitigating (1) facilitate the development and coordi- stability; greenhouses sufficiently to prevent 1.5 de- nation of United States foreign policy in the (2) to assess specific added risks to the Arc- gree Celsius increase of warming; Arctic Region relating to— tic Region and Arctic Nations that— (D) announced intentions of the United (A) meeting national security needs; (A) are vulnerable to the effects of climate States’ to accept and fulfill United States (B) protecting the Arctic environment and change; and obligations to other international agree- conserving its biological resources; (B) are strategically significant to the ments to reduce global greenhouse gas emis- (C) promoting environmentally sustainable United States; sions, including the International Civil Avia- natural resource management and economic (3) to account for the impacts on human tion Organization’s Carbon Offset and Reduc- development; health, safety, stresses, reliability, food pro- tion Scheme for International Aviation and (D) strengthening institutions for coopera- duction, fresh water and other critical nat- the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Pro- tion among the Arctic Nations; ural resources, and economic activity; tocol; (E) involving Arctic indigenous people in (4) to coordinate the integration of climate (E) an intention to resume the United decisions that affect them; and change risk and vulnerability assessments States’ cooperation and support for coopera- (F) enhancing scientific monitoring and re- into the decision making process on foreign tive climate action detailed and announced search on local, regional, and global environ- assistance awards to Arctic Nations; in various climate change communiques pro- mental issues; (5) to advance principles of good govern- duced by the G7, the G20, the Arctic Council, (2) coordinate the diplomatic objectives, ance by encouraging and cooperating with the United Nations, and others for which the and, as appropriate, represent the United Arctic Nations on collaborative approaches— United States has recently abstained; States within multilateral fora that address (A) to sustainably manage natural re- (F) a platform and policy incentives for the international cooperation and foreign policy sources in the Arctic Region; United States private sector, and State and matters in the Arctic Region; (B) to share the burden of ensuring mari- local governments to accurately account for (3) help inform transnational commerce time safety in the Arctic Region; their contributions to reduce greenhouse gas and commercial maritime transit in the Arc- (C) to prevent the escalation of security emissions; tic Region; tensions by mitigating against the mili- (G) a new, increased contribution pledge to (4) coordinate the integration of scientific tarization of the Arctic Region; the Green Climate Fund, and contributions data on the current and projected effects of (D) to develop mutually agreed upon multi- to other complementary multilateral funds; climate change on the Arctic Region and en- lateral policies among Arctic Nations on the (H) a commitment to resume a leadership sure that such data is applied to the develop- management of maritime transit routes role within the Green Climate Fund to ment of security strategies for the Arctic through the Arctic Region and work coop- achieve accountability, transparency, and Region; 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(I) other activities that advance United (b) PLAN FOR DEVELOPING THE UNITED State and local educational agencies, in inte- States climate-related foreign policy objec- STATES’ NATIONALLY DETERMINED CONTRIBU- grating instruction on human-caused cli- tives, including global greenhouse gas miti- TION.—At least 20 days before the United mate change and the societal, environ- gation, climate change adaptation activities, States submits a new or provisional nation- mental, and economic effects of such climate and global climate security; ally determined contribution, the President change into curricula taught in elementary (5) United States collaboration with other shall consult with, and provide embargoed and secondary schools under the control of nations, especially developing countries drafts of the nationally determined contribu- such State and local educational agencies, in most impacted by the need to transition car- tion to, the appropriate congressional com- order to meet the goals and ambitions of the bon intensive industrial sectors, and the mittees. Paris Agreement to ensure climate edu- workforces of these affected industries, on (c) PUBLIC TRANSPARENCY.—The President cation and awareness in schools. the global transition to environmentally sus- shall make available to the public a plan for (e) SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING THE AC- tainable economies and societies to ensure the United States to meet its nationally de- COUNTABILITY OF PARTIES TO THE PARIS workers benefit from opportunities that termined contribution, which shall include— AGREEMENT.—It is the sense of Congress that arise in a transition to economies powered (1) ambitious, economy-wide, short-term the United States shall use its diplomatic le- by clean energy, including engagements on— greenhouse gas emissions reductions targets verage and the mechanisms of the Paris (A) realizing the potential to create sig- for 2025 and 2030, with relevant addenda to Agreement that promote transparency, re- nificant net gains in employment opportuni- the plan following its initial submission; porting, and accountability among parties to (2) considerations made for populations, re- ties through increases in the number of de- seek to play critical leadership roles on the gions, industries, and constituencies that cent jobs through investments in environ- Paris Agreement’s critical working groups, could be affected by actions to meet the tar- mentally sustainable production and con- subsidiary bodies, and constituted bodies— gets described in paragraph (1) and the fail- sumption and management of natural re- (1) to maximize the United States’ ability ure to meet such targets, including the effect sources; to hold other parties accountable for meet- of such actions on— (B) improving the quality of jobs and in- ing the commitments to the Paris Agree- (A) United States’ jobs, wages, and pay; creased incomes on a large scale from more ment; and (B) the cost of energy (such as electricity productive processes, and environmentally (2) to ensure that all parties commit to and and gasoline) for consumers; and sustainable products and services in sectors meet ambitious greenhouse gas emissions re- (C) the ability to develop and deploy new, such as agriculture, renewable energy, trans- ductions targets. innovative, domestically produced tech- SEC. 203. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING RATI- port, construction, recycling, and tourism; nologies; (C) social inclusion through improved ac- FICATION OF THE KIGALI AMEND- (3) a description of how the United States MENT TO THE MONTREAL PRO- cess to affordable, environmentally sustain- may use— TOCOL. able energy and payments for environmental (A) multilateral and bilateral diplomatic (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- services, which are of particular relevance to tools, in addition to the expert committee lowing: women and residents in rural areas who face established under Article 15 of the Paris (1) The chemical refrigerant alternative, more economic challenges; Agreement, to encourage and assist other hydrofluorocarbon (HFC), and its chemical (D) protections from the effects of eco- parties to the Paris Agreement to fulfill derivatives identified in Annex F of the Mon- nomic restructuring that would otherwise their announced contributions; and treal Protocol on Substances that Deplete result in the displacement of workers and (B) the mechanisms under Articles 12 and the Ozone Layer, done at Montreal Sep- possible job losses; 13 of the Paris Agreement to urge enhanced tember 16, 1987, which replaced (E) training and access to new job opportu- actions from other parties to achieve the hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) and nities attributable to new environmentally overall objectives of the Paris Agreement; chlorofluorocarbon (CFC), are short-lived sustainable and clean energy powered enter- (4) a description of how the Paris Agree- and highly potent greenhouse gases. prises and workplaces; ment’s loss and damage provisions would af- (2) Some HFCs are 4,000 times more potent (F) attracting new environmentally sus- fect infrastructure resiliency in the United greenhouse gases than carbon dioxide. The tainable and clean energy powered enter- States; expansion of mass production and worldwide prises and workplaces to communities (5) a coherent and stable policy framework use of HFCs have significantly contributed transitioning to low carbon economies and for sustainable enterprise development and to the recent worsening of the global climate assist with adapting to climate change to decent work opportunities for all United crisis. avoid loss of assets and livelihoods and invol- States residents that— (3) In October 15, 2016, the parties at the untary migration; and (A) is developed through engagement in so- 28th Meeting of Parties to the Montreal Pro- (G) avoiding adverse effects on the incomes cial dialogue, particularly in— tocol, with the support of the United States, of poor households from higher energy and (i) communities that have historically ex- adopted an amendment (referred to in the commodity prices; and perienced environmental injustice; and Act as the ‘‘Kigali Amendment’’) to the Mon- (6) the United States should communicate (ii) communities with economies that are treal Protocol to globally phase down the its intention to achieve net zero greenhouse heavily dependent on fossil fuel production production and application of gas emissions by 2050. or consumption; and hydrofluorocarbons, most commonly used as SEC. 202. ENHANCED UNITED STATES COMMIT- (B) maintains such social dialogue, in line refrigerants in air conditioners and for cold MENT TO THE PARIS AGREEMENT. with international labor standards— storage. (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING NEED (i) at all stages, from policy design to im- (4) The Kigali Amendment calls for parties FOR UPDATED UNITED STATES NATIONALLY plementation and evaluation; and to cut the production and consumption of DETERMINED CONTRIBUTION.—It is the sense (ii) at all levels, from the national level to HFCs by more than 80 percent during a 30- of Congress that— the enterprise; and year period— (1) all parties determine their voluntary (6) an accounting of other relevant activi- (A) to eliminate an estimated 80,000,000,000 contributions to the Paris Agreement, in ac- ties that advance United States foreign pol- metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent cordance with Article 4.2 of the Paris Agree- icy objectives of— emissions by 2050; and ment; (A) advancing global greenhouse gas miti- (B) to avoid up to 0.5 degree Celsius warm- (2) the development and submission of a gation; ing by the end of the century, while con- new United States’ nationally determined (B) supporting climate change adaptation tinuing to protect the ozone layer. contribution should be prioritized, in accord- activities; and (5) United States’ ratification of the Kigali ance with Article 4.9 of the Paris Agreement; (C) improving global climate security. Amendment will require the advice and con- (3) the new United States’ nationally de- (d) EDUCATION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS.— sent of the Senate. There is broad bipartisan termined contribution should— (1) IN GENERAL.—The plan developed under support for the Kigali Amendment in the (A) represent an ambitious 2030 target, in subsection (c) shall be consistent with Arti- Senate, as evidenced by a letter sent by 13 accordance with Articles 4.2 and 4.3 of the cle 12 of the Paris Agreement, which states Republican senators to the President on Paris Agreement; and ‘‘Parties shall cooperate in taking measures, June 4, 2018, urging the President to submit (B) put the United States on an appro- as appropriate, to enhance climate change the Kigali Amendment to the Senate for ad- priate trajectory towards achieving net zero education, training, public awareness, public vice and consent. greenhouse gas emissions by 2050; and participation and public access to informa- (6) The Environmental Protection Agency (4) the plan required under subsection (b) tion, recognizing the importance of these received sufficient domestic legal authority should— steps with respect to enhancing actions to comply with the international obligations (A) be developed in accordance with Arti- under this Agreement.’’. of the Kigali Amendment under title II of cle 4.13 of the Paris Agreement; (2) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this the Department of the Interior, Environ- (B) inform United States’ obligations Act may be construed to require or prohibit ment, and Related Agencies Appropriations under Article 13.7 of the Paris Agreement; the President from including in the plan de- Act, 2021 (division G of Public Law 116–260), and veloped under subsection (b), consistent with which was enacted on December 27, 2020. (C) clearly demonstrate how the United the prohibition described in section 438 of (7) As of the date of the introduction of the States will achieve the target referred to in the General Education Provisions Act (20 Act, the President has not submitted the paragraph (3). U.S.C. 1232a), recommendations to support Kigali Amendment to the Senate for advice

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:12 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19AP6.003 S19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE April 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2021 and consent and the United States Govern- (including the United Nations Environment (E) fostering research to improve scientific ment has neither ratified nor implemented Programme, the UNFCCC, the Montreal Pro- understanding of— policies to comply with the Kigali Amend- tocol, the Arctic Council, the Group of 7, the (i) how high concentrations of short-lived ment. Group of 20, the Organization for Economic climate pollutants affect human health, (8) The Kigali Amendment, which has been Co-Operation and Development (OECD), the safety, and our climate; ratified by 100 parties, entered into force on Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the (ii) changes in the amount and regional January 1, 2019. Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation, the Arc- concentrations of black carbon and methane (9) Adoption of the Kigali Amendment and tic Council, the Climate and Clean Air Coali- emissions, based on scientific modeling and United States’ ratification of and compli- tion on Short-Lived Climate Pollutants, and forecasting; ance with the Kigali Amendment is sup- the Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agri- (iii) effective means to sequester short- ported broadly by affected industry stake- culture) to use the voice, vote, and influence lived climate pollutants; and holders and environmental public interest of the United States, consistent with the (iv) other related areas of research the organizations. broad foreign policy goals of the United United States representatives deem nec- (10) Industries in the United States that States, to advocate that each such body or essary; use and produce fluorocarbons— conference— (F) encouraging the World Bank, the Inter- (A) contribute more than $158,000,000,000 (1) commit to significantly increasing ef- national Monetary Fund, and other inter- national finance organizations— annually in goods and services to the econ- forts to reduce short-lived climate pollut- (i) to prioritize efforts to combat short- omy of the United States; and ants; lived climate pollutants; and (B) employ more than 700,000 individuals, (2) invest in and develop alternative energy (ii) to enhance transparency by providing with an annual industry-wide payroll of sources, industrial and agricultural proc- sufficient and adequate information to facili- more than $32,000,000,000. esses, appliances, and products to replace tate independent verification of their cli- (11) Foreign competitors to United States sources of short-lived climate pollutants; mate finance reporting; chemical refrigerant and refrigeration equip- (3) enhance coordination with the private (G) encouraging observers of the Arctic ment based and operating in countries that sector— Council (including India and China) to adopt have ratified the Kigali Amendment and are (A) to increase production and distribution mitigation plans consistent with the findings implementing policies in compliance with of clean energy alternatives, industrial proc- and recommendations of the Arctic Council’s the Kigali Amendment are gaining an advan- esses, and products that will replace sources Framework for Action on Black Carbon and tage on United States based industries in the of short-lived climate pollutants; Methane; manufacturing and used of next-generation (B) to develop action plans to mitigate (H) collaborating on technological ad- chemicals and equipment. short-lived climate pollutants from various vances in short-lived climate pollutant miti- (12) The United States’ ratification of the private sector operations; gation, sequestration and reduction tech- Kigali Amendment— (C) to encourage best technology, methods, nologies; and (A) would support and promote the techno- and management practices for reducing (I) advising foreign countries, at both the logical leadership of the United States’ in- short-lived climate pollutants; national and subnational levels, regarding dustries to lead global production and mar- (D) to craft specific financing mechanisms the development and execution of regulatory keting of replacement refrigerants and for the incremental costs associated with policies, services, and laws pertaining to re- equipment in compliance with the Kigali mitigating short-live climate pollutants; and ducing the creation and the collection and Amendment; and (E) to grow economic opportunities and de- safe management of short-lived climate pol- (B) according to industry analysis, would velop markets, as appropriate, for short- lutants. potentially create approximately 33,000 new lived climate pollutants trading, capture, (c) ENHANCING INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH manufacturing jobs in the United States and and other efforts that support economic AND PARTNERSHIP OF UNITED STATES AGEN- add approximately $12,500,000,000 per year to growth using low and zero carbon energy CIES INVOLVED IN GREENHOUSE GAS REDUC- the economy of the United States. sources; TIONS.— (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of (4) provide technical assistance to foreign Congress that— (1) FINDING.—Congress recognizes the suc- regulatory authorities and governments to cess of the United States Climate Alliance (1) the President should immediately sub- remove unnecessary barriers to investment mit the Kigali Amendment to the Senate for and the greenhouse gas reduction programs in short-lived climate mitigation solutions, and strategies established by the Environ- advice and consent; and including— (2) the Senate should promptly provide its mental Protection Agency’s Center for Cor- (A) the use of safe and affordable clean en- porate Climate Leadership. advice and consent on the Kigali Amend- ergy; (2) AUTHORIZATION OF EFFORTS TO BUILD ment. (B) the implementation of policies requir- FOREIGN PARTNERSHIPS.—The Secretary of SEC. 204. COMPLIANCE WITH THE CARBON OFF- ing industrial and agricultural best practices State shall work with the Administrator of SET AND REDUCTION SCHEME FOR for capturing or mitigating the release of the Environmental Protection Agency to INTERNATIONAL AVIATION. methane from extractive, agricultural, and The Administrator of the Federal Aviation build partnerships, as appropriate, with the industrial processes; and governments of foreign countries and to sup- Administration shall promulgate regulations (C) climate assessment, scientific research, establishing uniform policies and take other port international efforts to reduce short- monitoring, and technological development lived climate pollutants and combat climate necessary actions to implement the terms of activities; the Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme for change. (5) develop and implement clear, account- (d) NEGOTIATION OF NEW INTERNATIONAL International Aviation (commonly known as able, and metric-based targets to measure AGREEMENTS AND REASSERTION OF TARGETS ‘‘CORSIA’’), which was adopted by Inter- the effectiveness of projects described in IN EXISTING AGREEMENTS.—Not later than 1 national Civil Aviation Organization in Oc- paragraph (4); and year after the date of the enactment of this tober 2016 as Assembly Resolution A39-3, and (6) engage international partners in an ex- Act, the Secretary of State shall submit a any amendments to such Resolution with isting multilateral forum (or, if necessary, report to Congress that— which the United States concurs, as means establish through an international agree- (1) assesses the potential for negotiating to secure a single global carbon emissions ment a new multilateral forum) to improve new international agreements, new targets market-based mechanism to facilitate the global cooperation for— within existing international agreements or participation of operators of civil aircraft of (A) creating tangible metrics for evalu- cooperative bodies, and the creation of a new the United States in international aviation. ating efforts to reduce short-lived climate international forum to mitigate globally SEC. 205. SHORT-LIVED CLIMATE POLLUTANTS. pollutants; short-lived climate pollutants to support the (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: (B) developing and implementing best efforts described in subsection (b); (1) HIGH-GWP HFC.—The term ‘‘high-GWP practices for phasing out sources of short- (2) describes the provisions that could be HFC’’ means newly manufactured lived climate pollutants, including expand- included in such agreements; hydrofluorocarbons with a global warming ing capacity for innovative instruments to (3) assesses potential parties to such agree- potential calculated over a 100-year period of mitigate short-lived climate pollutants at ments; greater than 150, as described in the Fifth the national and subnational levels of for- (4) describes a process for reengaging with Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental eign countries, particularly countries with Canada and Mexico regarding the methane Panel on Climate Change. little capacity to reduce greenhouse gas targets agreed to at the 2016 North American (2) SHORT-LIVED CLIMATE POLLUTANTS.—The emissions and deploy clean energy facilities, Leaders’ Summit; and term ‘‘short-lived climate pollutants’’ and countries that lack sufficient policies to (5) describes a process for reengaging with means— advance such development; the countries of the Arctic Council regarding (A) black carbon; (C) encouraging the development of stand- the methane and black carbon targets that (B) methane; and ards and practices, and increasing trans- were negotiated in 2015 through the Frame- (C) high-GWP HFC. parency and accountability efforts for the re- work for Action. (b) IN GENERAL.—The President shall direct duction of short-lived climate pollutants; (e) CONSIDERATION OF SHORT-LIVED CLIMATE the United States representatives to appro- (D) integrating tracking and monitoring POLLUTANTS IN NEGOTIATING INTERNATIONAL priate international bodies and conferences systems into industrial processes; AGREEMENTS.—In negotiating any relevant

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:12 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19AP6.003 S19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S2022 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 19, 2021 international agreement with any country or (F) prior to the COVID–19 pandemic, emis- (3) to use the voice and vote of the United countries after the date of the enactment of sions from aviation and shipping were in- States in multilateral institutions to ad- this Act, the President shall— creasing faster than all other transportation vance international efforts to advance sus- (1) consider the impact short-lived climate modes; and tainable land-use planning, climate-smart pollutants are having on the increase in (G) energy demand and emissions have con- agriculture, sustainable forest management, global average temperatures and the result- tinued to rise in all modes of road transport and community-led conservation and devel- ing global climate change; (cars, trucks, buses, and 2- and 3-wheelers), opment; (2) consider the effects that climate change particularly in heavy-duty road freight (4) to improve the reliability and sustain- is having on the environment; and transport, which account for 75 percent of ability of transportation systems, particu- (3) ensure that the agreement strengthens global transportation sector emissions. larly in developing countries, through a efforts to eliminate short-lived climate pol- (5) The worldwide market share of sport focus on mitigating carbon emissions, im- lutants from such country or countries. utility vehicles rose 15 percentage points be- proving health and safety outcomes through tween 2014 and 2019, and now comprises 40 SEC. 206. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION RE- improved land use and community design, GARDING CLEAN TRANSPORTATION percent of the global light-duty vehicle mar- and improved mobility for all populations; AND SUSTAINABLE LAND USE AND ket. (5) to promote collaboration regarding COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. (6) China is the world’s largest automobile international research and development in— market, with more than 23,700,000 light vehi- (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- (A) zero-emission vehicles; cles sold in China in 2018. As China’s road lowing: (B) sustainable urban development and network rapidly continues to expand, the (1) Agriculture, forestry, and other land smart growth; and number of vehicle miles traveled per capita use accounted for 24 percent of global green- (C) advanced low carbon biofuels for trans- will most likely lead to growth in China’s house gas emissions during 2010, which— portation; transportation sector carbon dioxide emis- (A) is caused primarily from agriculture (6) to facilitate and support the ability of sions. (cultivation of crops and livestock) and de- parties to the Paris Agreement to more ac- (7) Even with India’s advancement of poli- forestation; and curately monitor, record, and report trans- cies to promote electric vehicles and (B) does not take into account the carbon portation sector emissions; biofuels— (7) to develop greater cooperation among dioxide that ecosystems remove from the at- (A) India relies heavily on oil, and com- parties for strengthening the rules and ambi- mosphere by sequestering carbon in biomass, prises 29 percent of India’s total energy con- tion of the Paris Agreement’s mitigation dead organic matter, and soils, which offset sumption; targets for transportation sector emissions; approximately 20 percent of emissions from (B) prior to the COVID–19 pandemic, India (8) to improve the structural integrity of this sector. was the world’s fastest growing aviation critical transportation infrastructure to (2) The transportation sector accounts for market, with passenger numbers for domes- withstand current and forecasted effects of 14 percent of global gas emissions and 28 per- tic and international flights doubling since climate change and support community re- cent of the United States’ greenhouse gas 2010; emissions. (C) India is planning to build 100 new air- silience, improved access to jobs, and adapt- (3) According to the National Center for ports between 2020 and 2035, and industry an- ability to the effects of climate change; and Biotechnology Information’s report, ‘‘Na- alysts have projected up to 520,000,000 Indian (9) to explore new opportunities or seek en- tional Mitigation Potential from Natural air travelers annually by 2037; and hanced initiatives within existing multilat- Climate Solutions in the Tropics’’— (D) the World Health Organization reports eral and bilateral agreements to develop (A) better land stewardship is needed to that 15 of the cities worldwide with the worst mechanisms and policies for reducing trans- achieve the Paris Agreement’s temperature air pollution are in India, largely due to portation sector greenhouse gas emissions. goal of holding the increase of global average urban vehicle emissions. (c) INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION.—In imple- temperatures well below 2 degrees Celsius, (8) In 2013, Mexico became the first vehicle menting the policy described in subsection particularly in the tropics; market in Latin America to establish fuel (b), the President should direct the United (B) as countries enhance their nationally economy or carbon dioxide emissions stand- States representatives to appropriate inter- determined contributions, confusion persists ards. national bodies to use the influence of the about the potential contribution of better (9) The Department of State, the National United States, consistent with the broad for- land stewardship to meeting such goal; Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and (C) in 50 percent of the tropical countries, the Environmental Protection Agency do not eign policy goals of the United States, to ad- cost-effective natural climate solutions have a program in place to encourage other vocate that each such body— could mitigate more than 50 percent of na- countries to adopt standards that are com- (1) promote transportation sector invest- tional emissions; patible with United States fuel economy and ment in— (D) in more than 25 percent of the tropical emissions standards. (A) electric vehicles and other low and zero countries, cost effective natural climate so- (10) Many countries adopt European emis- carbon transportation technologies; and lutions potential is greater than national sions standards rather than United States (B) sustainable land use development that emissions; and standards, in part because of European diplo- incorporates— (E) natural climate solutions can trans- matic engagement, disadvantaging United (i) multi-modal transportation designs form national economies and contribute to States automakers in international markets. aimed at reducing— sustainable development goals. (b) STATEMENT OF POLICY.—It is the policy (I) traffic congestion; (4) According to the International Energy of the United States to partner, consult, and (II) carbon emissions from motor vehicles; Agency— coordinate with foreign governments, civil (III) travel times between high volume des- (A) global transport emissions increased by society, international financial institutions, tinations within a community; less than 0.5 percent in 2019 (compared with subnational communities, agribusiness and (IV) vehicle crashes and other threats to an average annual increase of 1.9 percent automobile industry leaders, and the private motorist and pedestrian safety; and since 2000), owing to efficiency improve- sector in a concerted effort— (V) stormwater runoff from impervious ments, electrification, and greater use of (1) to raise awareness of— road surfaces, vehicle conflicts with wildlife, biofuels; (A) the greenhouse gas emission contribu- habitat destruction, and other forms of envi- (B) transportation is responsible for 24 per- tions from agriculture, forestry, other land ronmental degradation commonly associated cent of direct carbon dioxide emissions from uses, and the transportation sector to the with roads and motor vehicles; fossil fuel combustion; annual total of anthropogenic greenhouse (ii) multi-use community designs and (C) electric car deployment has grown rap- gas emissions globally; and dense development that accounts for locat- idly since 2010, with the global stock of elec- (B) the importance of working coopera- ing residential development near essential tric passenger cars passing 5,000,000 in 2018 tively on the development of multi-faceted goods, services, and job opportunities (to re- (an increase of 63 percent from the previous and country specific policies and strategies— duce individual reliance of motorized per- year); (i) to effectively reduce greenhouse gas sonal transportation); (D) in 2018— emissions from agriculture, forestry, other (iii) transportation systems designed— (i) approximately 45 percent of all electric land uses, and the transportation sector; and (I) to maximize the safety of all users; and cars on the road were in China; (ii) to promote economic growth, opportu- (II) to reduce the probability of motorized (ii) approximately 24 percent of such cars nities, sustainable land management, and eq- vehicle crashes, including motorized vehicle were in Europe; and uitable access to mobility, transportation crashes that injure or kill pedestrians and (iii) approximately 22 percent of such cars services, and resources among all popu- bicyclists; were in the United States; lations; (2) strive to improve mobility by advancing (E) existing measures to increase effi- (2) to mitigate land use sector emissions equitable access to transportation services ciency and reduce energy demand must be through enhanced land use planning, sus- among all populations, particularly histori- deepened and extended for compliance with tainable agriculture practices, sustainable cally underserved or marginalized popu- the Sustainable Development Scenario of the forest management, and community-led con- lations and communities; International Energy Agency’s World Energy servation and development and other natural (3) improve environmental quality and Model; climate solutions; community health outcomes through—

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:12 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19AP6.003 S19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE April 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2023 (A) safer and more efficient multi-modal through ambitious climate action, in par- (A) renounce the United States contrarian transportation systems that reduce vehicle ticular through reducing emissions while positions on climate change expressed in the pollution and congestion; stimulating innovation, enhancing adaptive 2018 and 2019 official documents of the G7 and (B) reductions in the amount of impervious capacity, strengthening and financing resil- G20 summits; surfaces; and ience and reducing vulnerability; as well as (B) renew its commitment to climate co- (C) integration of safe pedestrian and bicy- ensuring a just transition, including increas- operation and support for fulfilling the goals cling infrastructure; ing efforts to mobilize climate finance from of the Paris Agreement in the context of the (4) addresses unique transportation and a wide variety of sources.’’. G7 and the G20; economic needs of countries’ diverse popu- (4) In 2019, the United States blocked the (C) lead efforts to formalize new mecha- lations and communities in ways that also G7 from making any new or additional com- nisms and commitments to climate action support a country’s achievement of ambi- mitments on climate change, to the ex- cooperation between the heads of state of the tious greenhouse gas mitigation commit- pressed disappointment and frustration of G7 and of the G20, which are aimed at— ments; the other six heads of state. (i) increasing ambition on greenhouse gas (5) enhance coordination and engagement (5) The G7, without the active participa- mitigation; and with private sector stakeholders; tion of the United States, continues to work (ii) strengthening support for climate fi- (6) provide technical assistance to foreign together to fulfill clean energy commit- nance in developing countries, particularly regulatory authorities and governments to ments on initiatives such as the 2014 Rome countries that are most vulnerable to the ef- remove barriers to investment in transpor- Initiative for Energy Security, the 2015 Ham- fects of climate change; and tation systems, infrastructure and electric burg Initiative for Sustainable Energy Secu- (D) challenge the heads of state of the G7 vehicles and low and zero carbon fuels; and rity, the 2016 Kitakyushu Initiative on En- and the G20 to leverage private financing and (7) use clear, accountable, and metric- ergy Security for Global Growth, and the Af- increase grants and official development as- based targets to measure the effectiveness of rica Renewable Energy Initiative. However, sistance in clean energy and sustainable de- such projects. United States objections to global coopera- velopment projects in their own countries (d) VEHICLE FUEL ECONOMY AND CO2 EMIS- tive climate action have prevented the G7 and in developing countries, especially coun- SIONS DIPLOMACY INITIATIVE.— from undertaking new clean energy and cli- tries that are most vulnerable to the effects (1) DEVELOPMENT.—The Secretary of State, mate action initiatives in recent years. of climate change; and in consultation with the Secretary of Com- (6) The 2018 Buenos Aires Leaders Declara- (2) initiate the China-focused agenda de- merce, the Secretary of Transportation, the tion by the G20— scribed in subsection (b) at the G7. Secretary of the Treasury, and the Adminis- (A) recognizes the risks that climate trator of the Environmental Protection TITLE III—CLIMATE CHANGE change poses to global security, global DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AND SUPPORT Agency, shall develop a Vehicle Fuel Econ- health, and economic development; and SEC. 301. INTERNATIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE AD- omy and CO2 Emissions Diplomacy Initiative (B) affirms the significance of the Paris to promote the worldwide adoption of vehi- APTATION, MITIGATION, AND SECU- Agreement. RITY PROGRAM. cle fuel economy and vehicle carbon dioxide (7) The United States insisted on the inclu- (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: emissions standards that are compatible sion of a statement in the G20 Buenos Aires (1) CONVENTION.—The term ‘‘Convention’’ with United States standards. Leaders Declaration, for which the United (2) RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES.— means the United Nations Framework Con- States was the only subscriber, expressing vention on Climate Change, done at New (A) DIPLOMATIC EFFORTS.—The Secretary of dissenting opinions on international climate State shall lead diplomatic efforts to encour- York May 9, 1992, and entered into force action cooperation and equivocation on ‘‘uti- March 21, 1994. age foreign governments to adopt vehicle lizing all energy sources and technologies, (2) MOST VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES AND fuel economy standards and vehicle carbon while protecting the environment’’. dioxide emissions standards. POPULATIONS.—The term ‘‘most vulnerable (8) In 2019, the G20 narrowly avoided con- communities and populations’’ means com- (B) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—The Adminis- cluding without a leaders’ declaration, when trator of the National Highway Traffic Safe- munities and populations that are at risk of the President unsuccessfully tried to pres- substantial adverse effects of climate change ty Administration and the Administrator of sure the other 19 heads of state to weaken the Environmental Protection Agency shall and have limited capacity to respond to such commitments on combating climate change effects, including women, impoverished com- provide technical assistance to other coun- in the 2019 G20 Osaka Leaders Declaration, tries to help such countries to develop new munities, children, indigenous peoples, and leaving the United States to provide a dis- formal and informal workers. standards, testing regimes, and compliance senting provision articulating its outlier po- (3) MOST VULNERABLE DEVELOPING COUN- strategies. sition on climate action in the Declaration. TRIES.—The term ‘‘most vulnerable devel- (3) PROGRAM SCOPE.—The Vehicle Fuel (b) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 60 days oping countries’’ means, as determined by Economy and CO2 Emissions Diplomacy Ini- after the date of the enactment of this Act, tiative should— the President, acting through the Secretary the Administrator of the United States (A) have the goal of reducing oil consump- of State, shall initiate a China-focused agen- Agency for International Development, de- tion by at least 2,000,000 barrels per day by da at the G7, with respect to— veloping countries that are at risk of sub- 2030, in addition to the reduction anticipated (1) trade and investment issues and en- stantial adverse effects of climate change by the implementation of standards in exist- forcement; and have limited capacity to respond to such ence as of the date of the enactment of this (2) establishing and promulgating inter- effects, considering the approaches included Act; national infrastructure standards; in any international treaties and agree- (B) include input in developing the pro- (3) the erosion of democracy in Hong Kong; ments. gram from leaders in United States industry; (4) human rights concerns in Xinjiang, (4) PROGRAM.—The term ‘‘Program’’ means and Tibet, and other areas in the People’s Repub- the International Climate Change Adapta- (C) focus special attention on Latin Amer- lic of China; tion, Mitigation, and Security Program es- ica. (5) the security of 5G telecommunications; tablished pursuant to subsection (c). (b) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this section SEC. 207. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON UNITED (6) anti-competitive behavior; STATES REENGAGEMENT WITH THE (7) coercive and indentured international is to provide authorities for additional, new, GROUP OF SEVEN AND THE GROUP finance and conditional provision of foreign current, and ongoing bilateral and regional OF TWENTY ON CLIMATE ACTION. assistance; international development assistance, and, (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- (8) international influence campaigns; as appropriate, to leverage private resources, lowing: (9) climate change; in support of host country driven projects, (1) President Trump has abstained from (10) China’s domestic and international in- planning, policies, and initiatives designed several heads of state meetings on climate vestments in new coal power plants; to improve the ability of host countries— action and cooperation with the heads of (11) environmental standards; and (1) to primarily produce reliable renewable state from countries comprising the Group of (12) coordination with like-minded regional energy and reduce or mitigate carbon emis- Seven (referred to in this section as the partners, including the Republic of Korea sions from the power sector while facili- ‘‘G7’’) and the Group of Twenty (referred to and Australia. tating the transition in key global markets in this section as the ‘‘G20’’). (c) BRIEFING ON PROGRESS OF NEGOTIA- from electricity generated from fossil fuel (2) The G7 summit held in Charlevoix, Que- TIONS.—Not later than 1 year after the date power to low-cost clean energy sources, in a bec in June 2018 produced a climate action of the enactment of this Act, the President manner that is equitable for workers and communique that was signed by the heads of shall provide a briefing to the Committee on communities; state from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Foreign Relations of the Senate and the (2) to adapt and become more resilient to Japan, and the United Kingdom, but was not Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House current and forecasted effects of climate signed by the United States. of Representatives regarding the progress of change; and (3) The G7 climate action communique any negotiations described in subsection (b). (3) to employ— states, ‘‘Canada, France, Germany, Italy, (d) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of (A) sustainable land use practices that Japan, the United Kingdom, and the Euro- Congress that the United States should— mitigate desertification and reduce green- pean Union reaffirm their strong commit- (1) in the next G7 communique and G20 house gas emissions from deforestation and ment to implement the Paris Agreement, Leaders’ Declaration— forest degradation; and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:12 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19AP6.003 S19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S2024 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 19, 2021 (B) agricultural production practices that in accordance with international labor serve soil, and improve food and water secu- reduce poverty while improving soil health, standards; rity of communities; protecting water quality, and increasing food (7) reduce the vulnerability and increase (16) foster partnerships with private sector security and nutrition. the resilience capacities of communities to entities and nongovernmental international (c) ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM.—The Sec- the effects of climate change, including ef- development organizations to assist with de- retary of State, in coordination with the fects on— veloping solutions and economic opportuni- Secretary of the Treasury and the Adminis- (A) water availability; ties that support projects, planning, policies, trator of the United States Agency for Inter- (B) agricultural productivity and food se- and initiatives described in subsection (b); national Development, shall establish a pro- curity; (17) provide technical assistance and gram, to be known as the ‘‘International Cli- (C) flood risk; strengthen capacities of developing coun- mate Change Adaptation, Mitigation, and (D) coastal resources; tries to meet the goals of the conditional na- Security Program’’, to provide bilateral and (E) biodiversity; tionally determined contributions of those regional assistance to developing countries (F) economic livelihoods; countries; for programs, projects, and activities de- (G) health and diseases; (18) establish investment channels de- scribed in subsection (e). (H) housing and shelter; and (d) SUPPLEMENT NOT SUPPLANT.—Assist- signed to leverage private sector financing (I) human migration; in— ance provided under this section shall be (8) help countries and communities adapt used to supplement, and not to supplant, any (A) clean energy; to changes in the environment through en- (B) sustainable agriculture and natural re- other Federal, State, or local resources hanced community planning, preparedness, source management; and available to carry out activities that fit the and growth strategies that take into account (C) the transportation sector as described characteristics of the Program. current and forecasted regional and localized in paragraph (3); and (e) POLICY.—It shall be the policy of the effects of climate change; (19) provide technical assistance and sup- United States to ensure that the Program (9) conserve and restore natural resources, provides resources to developing countries, ecosystems, and biodiversity threatened by port for non-extractive activities that pro- particularly the most vulnerable commu- the effects of climate change to ensure such vide alternative economic growth opportuni- nities and populations in such countries, to resources, ecosystems, and biodiversity are ties while preserving critical habitats and support the development and implementa- healthy and continue to provide natural pro- natural carbon sinks. tion of programs, projects, and activities tections from the effects of climate change (f) PROVISION OF ASSISTANCE.— that— such as extreme weather; (1) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator of the (1) reduce greenhouse gas emissions (10) provide resources, information, sci- United States Agency for International De- through the integration and deployment of entific data and modeling, innovative best velopment, under the direction of the Sec- clean energy, which may include trans- practices, and technical assistance to sup- retary of State, and in consultation with the mission, distribution, and interconnections port vulnerable developing countries and Secretary of the Treasury and, as appro- to renewable energy, while facilitating the communities adapt their economies, commu- priate, the Administrator of the Environ- transition in key global markets from elec- nities, and security planning efforts to the mental Protection Agency, the Secretary of tricity generated from fossil fuel power to effects of climate change; Energy, and the Secretary of Agriculture, low-cost renewable energy sources, in a man- (11) promote sustainable and climate-resil- shall provide assistance under the Program— ner that is equitable for workers and com- ient societies, including through improve- munities; (A) in the form of bilateral assistance pur- ments to make critical infrastructure less suant to the requirements under subsection (2) advance the use of clean energy tech- vulnerable to the effects of climate change; nologies facing financial or other barriers to (g); (12) encourage the adoption of policies and (B) to multilateral funds or international widespread deployment that could be ad- measures, including sector-based and cross- dressed through support under the Program institutions with programs for climate miti- sector policies and measures, that substan- gation or adaptation in developing countries to reduce, sequester, or avoid greenhouse gas tially reduce, sequester, or avoid greenhouse consistent with the policy described in sub- emissions; gas emissions from the domestic energy and section (e); or (3) improve the availability, viability, and transportation sectors of developing coun- (C) through a combination of the mecha- accessibility of zero emission vehicles, in- tries; nisms specified in subparagraphs (A) and (B). cluding support for design and development (13) reduce deforestation and land degrada- (2) LIMITATION.— of transportation networks and land use tion to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and practices that mitigate carbon emissions in implement sustainable forestry practices; (A) CONDITIONAL DISTRIBUTION TO MULTI- the transportation sector; (14) promote sustainable land use activi- LATERAL FUNDS OR INTERNATIONAL INSTITU- (4) support building capacities that may in- ties, including supporting development plan- TIONS.—In any fiscal year, the Administrator clude— ning, design, and construction with respect of the United States Agency for Inter- (A) developing and implementing meth- to transportation systems and land use that national Development, under the direction of odologies and programs for measuring and incorporates— the Secretary of State, may provide up to 40 quantifying greenhouse gas emissions and (A) multi-modal transportation designs percent of the assistance available to carry verifying emissions mitigation, including aimed at reducing— out the Program to 1 or more multilateral building capacities to conduct emissions in- (i) traffic congestion; funds or international institutions that meet ventories and meet reporting requirements (ii) carbon emissions from motor vehicles; the requirements of subparagraph (B). under the Paris Agreement; (iii) travel times between high volume des- (B) MULTILATERAL FUND OR INTERNATIONAL (B) assessing, developing, and imple- tinations within a community; INSTITUTION ELIGIBILITY.—A multilateral menting technology and policy options for (iv) motor vehicle crashes and other fund or international institution is eligible greenhouse gas emissions mitigation and threats to motorist and pedestrian safety; to receive assistance under subparagraph avoidance of future emissions, including sec- and (A)— tor-based and cross-sector mitigation strate- (v) stormwater runoff from impervious (i) if— gies; road surfaces, motor vehicle conflicts with (I) such fund or institution is established (C) enhancing the technical capacity of wildlife, habitat destruction, and other pursuant to— regulatory authorities, planning agencies, forms of environmental degradation com- (aa) the Convention; or and related institutions in developing coun- monly associated with roads and motor vehi- (bb) an agreement negotiated under the tries to improve the deployment of clean en- cles; Convention; or ergy technologies and practices, including (B) multi-use community designs and (II) the assistance is directed to 1 or more through increased transparency; dense development that account for locating multilateral funds or international develop- (D) training and instruction regarding the residential development near essential ment institutions, pursuant to an agreement installation and maintenance of renewable goods, services, and job opportunities to re- negotiated under the Convention; and energy technologies; and duce individual reliance on motorized per- (ii) if such fund or institution— (E) activities that support the development sonal transportation; (I) specifies the terms and conditions under and implementation of frameworks for intel- (C) transportation systems designed to— which the United States is to provide assist- lectual property rights in developing coun- (i) maximize the safety of all users; ance to the fund or institution, and under tries; (ii) improve mobility by advancing equi- which the fund or institution is to provide (5) improve resilience, sustainable eco- table access to transportation services assistance to recipient countries; nomic growth, and adaptation capacities in among all populations, particularly histori- (II) ensures that assistance from the response to and in spite of the effects of cli- cally underserved or marginalized popu- United States to the fund or institution and mate change; lations and communities; and the principal and income of the fund or insti- (6) promote appropriate job training and (iii) reduce the probability of vehicle tution are disbursed only— access to new job opportunities in new eco- crashes and pedestrian and bicyclist injuries (aa) to support projects, planning, policies, nomic sectors and industries that emerge and mortalities; and initiatives described in subsection (b); due to the transition from fossil fuel energy (15) promote sustainable agricultural prac- (bb) consistent with the policy described in to clean energy, with full labor protections tices that mitigate carbon emissions, con- subsection (e); and

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UNITED STATES CONTRIBUTIONS TO the President, accompanied by the Secretary (C) CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION.—The Sec- THE GREEN CLIMATE FUND. of the Treasury, delivered a contrarian mes- retary of State, the Administrator of the (a) UNITED STATES CONTRIBUTIONS.—On be- sage, claiming, ‘‘To embrace the possibilities United States Agency for International De- half of the United States, the Secretary of of tomorrow, we must reject the perennial velopment, or the Secretary of the Treasury the Treasury and the Secretary of State— prophets of doom and their predictions of the shall notify the appropriate congressional (1) shall jointly coordinate contributions apocalypse.’’. committees not later than 15 days before to the Green Climate Fund; and (3) Nevertheless, the WEF, without support providing assistance to a multilateral fund (2) may contribute to the Green Climate from the United States, announced climate or international institution under this sub- Fund, in addition to the amounts authorized initiatives on sustainable markets, reaching section. under subsection (d), additional amounts carbon neutrality on insurance investment (3) LOCAL CONSULTATIONS.—Programs, from other relevant foreign assistance ac- portfolios, decarbonizing the automotive sec- projects, and activities supported by assist- counts. tor through circular economies, and ance provided under this subsection shall re- (b) LIMITS ON COUNTRY ACCESS.—The Sec- transitioning to healthier, more sustainable quire consultations with local communities, retary of the Treasury shall use the voice, food systems. particularly the most vulnerable commu- vote, and influence of the United States to (4) The one initiative the United States did nities and populations in such communities, ensure that— agree to join is the Trillion Tree Campaign, and indigenous peoples in areas in which any (1) the Fund does not provide more than which aims to grow, restore, and conserve 1 programs, projects, or activities are planned approximately 15 percent of the resources of trillion trees by 2030. to engage such communities and peoples the Fund to any one country; (5) The President’s dismissal of the threat through adequate disclosure of information, (2) each country that receives amounts climate change poses to economic growth public participation, consultation, and the from the Fund submits to the governing and global security has isolated the United free prior and informed consent of such peo- body of the Fund an investment plan that States from the 117 represented countries at ples, including full consideration of the describes how— the WEF that support its climate agenda and interdependence of vulnerable communities (A) energy efficiency or production are accelerating their national commitments and ecosystems to promote the resilience of projects will achieve significant and lasting in other international fora to address cli- local communities. reductions in national-level greenhouse gas mate change. emissions; and (g) BILATERAL ASSISTANCE.— (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of (B) adaptation projects will— (1) IN GENERAL.—Except to the extent in- Congress that at the 2021 WEF, or at an ap- (i) provide long-term enhancements to na- consistent with this subsection, the adminis- propriate time and venue as early as possible tional and food security; trative authorities under the Foreign Assist- in 2021— (ii) protect lives and livelihoods; ance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.) shall (1) the Secretary of State should commit (iii) ensure lasting access to freshwater re- apply to the implementation of this sub- to restoring diplomatic engagement and co- sources; or section to the same extent and in the same operation on mobilizing investment and sup- (iv) advance public health outcomes; and manner as such authorities apply to the im- port for growing the global economy while (3) in the case of a country that is not clas- plementation of such Act in order to provide achieving net zero global greenhouse gas sified by the World Bank as having a low-in- the Administrator of the United States emissions by 2050; come economy, provides for not less than 15 Agency for International Development with (2) the Secretary of the Treasury should percent of the total cost of the plan to be the authority to provide assistance to coun- announce— contributed from the public funds of the tries, including the most vulnerable devel- (A) the intention of the United States Gov- country. oping countries, for programs, projects, and ernment to divest from future investment (c) PROJECT AND PROGRAM REQUIRE- activities consistent with the purposes de- and support for fossil fuel energy and extrac- MENTS.—The Secretary of the Treasury, in tion projects in developing countries; and scribed in subsection (b) and the policy de- consultation with the Secretary of State, (B) the establishment of an international scribed in subsection (e). shall use the voice, vote, and influence of the clean energy private finance fund to support (2) CONSIDERATIONS.—In carrying out this United States to ensure that support from the development of large-scale renewable en- subsection, the Administrator shall ensure the Fund is used exclusively to support the ergy projects in middle income countries; that— deployment by developing countries of clean (3) the Chief Executive Officer of the (A) the environmental impact of proposed energy technologies and the development of United States International Development Fi- programs, projects, and activities is assessed projects that improve the resilience capac- nance Corporation should commit to— through adequate consultation, public par- ities and ability of countries to adapt to the (A) divesting the United States Inter- ticipation, and disclosure of information; effects of climate change, including, as ap- national Development Finance Corporation and propriate, through the provision of technical from future fossil fuel energy development (B) programs, projects, and activities support or support for policy or institutional and extraction projects; and under this subsection— reforms. (B) investing a significant portion of the (i) avoid environmental degradation, to the (d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—In annual portfolio of the United States Inter- maximum extent practicable; and addition to the amounts authorized to be ap- national Development Finance Corporation (ii) are aligned, to the maximum extent propriated under section 301(h), there are au- in clean energy development projects; and practicable, with broader development, pov- thorized to be appropriated for contributions (4) the Administrator of the United States erty alleviation, or natural resource manage- to the Green Climate Fund— Agency for International Development ment objectives and initiatives in the recipi- (1) $4,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; should commit to prioritizing building resil- ent country. (2) $4,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; ience and adaption capacities in the most (3) COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.—The Admin- (3) $2,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; and climate-vulnerable countries. istrator shall seek to ensure that— (4) $2,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2025. (A) local communities, particularly the (e) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than SEC. 304. CLEAN ENERGY AND THE UNITED most vulnerable communities and popu- 240 days after the date of the enactment of STATES INTERNATIONAL DEVELOP- lations in areas in which any programs, this Act, and annually thereafter, the Sec- MENT FINANCE CORPORATION. projects, or activities are carried out under retary of the Treasury shall submit to the (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1451 of the Better this subsection, are engaged in the design, appropriate congressional committees a re- Utilization of Investments Leading to Devel- implementation, monitoring, and evaluation port describing— opment Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9671) is amend- of such programs, projects, and activities (1) the purpose of and progress on each ed by adding at the end the following: through disclosure of information, public project supported by the Fund; and ‘‘(j) CLEAN ENERGY.— participation, and consultation; and (2) how each such project furthers the in- ‘‘(1) REPORT REQUIRED.—Not later than 180 (B) the needs and interests of the most vul- vestment plan described in subsection (b)(2) days after the date of the enactment of this nerable communities and populations are ad- of each country in which the project is im- subsection, the Chief Executive Officer of the dressed in national or regional climate plemented. Corporation shall submit to the appropriate change adaptation plans. SEC. 303. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON UNITED congressional committees a report— (4) CONSULTATION AND DISCLOSURE.—For STATES ENGAGEMENTS AT THE ‘‘(A) highlighting the substantial commit- each country receiving assistance under this WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM. ment of the Corporation to invest in renew- subsection, the Administrator shall establish (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- able and other clean energy technologies; a process for consultation with, and disclo- lowing: ‘‘(B) setting forth— sure of information to, local, national, and (1) In 2020, the World Economic Forum (re- ‘‘(i) a plan to significantly reduce green- international stakeholders regarding any ferred to in this section as the ‘‘WEF’’) in house gas emissions associated with projects

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and subprojects within the Corporation’s (b) CONFORMING REPEAL.—Section 7079(b) of ‘‘(i) to formulate and implement inter- portfolio, as required by paragraph (2); and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010 national policies, in coordination with the ‘‘(ii) a plan for facilitating the transition (Public Law 111–117; 123 Stat. 3396) is amend- Secretary of Energy, as appropriate, aimed in key global markets from electricity gen- ed by striking ‘‘comment:’’ and all that fol- at protecting and advancing United States erated from fossil fuel power to clean, low- lows and inserting ‘‘comment.’’. energy security interests and international cost renewable energy sources, in a manner SEC. 305. CONSISTENCY IN UNITED STATES POL- energy development and access to elec- that is equitable for workers and commu- ICY ON DEVELOPMENT FINANCE tricity, in accordance with the United Na- nities, as required by paragraph (3); and AND CLIMATE CHANGE. tion’s sustainable development goals in ways ‘‘(C) detailing the efforts of the Corpora- (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of that ensure responsible development of glob- tion to reduce all greenhouse gas emissions Congress that the strength and credibility of al energy resources by effectively managing associated with projects and subprojects United States climate policy is undermined United States bilateral and multilateral re- within the Corporation’s portfolio, including when there is a lack of consistency between lations; a full accounting of the reductions, achieved the policies and practices implemented at ‘‘(ii) to ensure that analyses of public in accordance with the plan described in the United States International Develop- health and national security implications of paragraph (2). ment Finance Corporation and the policies global energy and environmental develop- ‘‘(2) PLAN TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMIS- and practices the Corporation promotes at ments are reflected in the decision-making SIONS.— the international financial institutions. process within the Department of State; ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than one year (b) ENHANCING TRANSPARENCY AT MULTI- ‘‘(iii) to incorporate energy security and after the date of the enactment of this sub- LATERAL DEVELOPMENT BANKS.—The Sec- clean energy development priorities into the section, the Corporation shall submit to the retary of the Treasury shall instruct the activities of the Department related to mat- appropriate congressional committees a cli- United States executive director of each ters involving global energy development, mate change mitigation plan to reduce international financial institution to use the accounting for the effects global energy de- greenhouse gas emissions associated with voice and vote of the United States to advo- velopment has on— projects and subprojects within the Corpora- cate for enhancing transparency by pro- ‘‘(I) United States national security; tion’s portfolio by, relative to October 1, viding sufficient and adequate information ‘‘(II) quality of life and public health of 2020— to facilitate independent verification of the people, households, and communities, par- ‘‘(i) not less than 60 percent by 2025; and climate finance reporting of the institution. ticularly vulnerable and underserved popu- ‘‘(ii) 100 percent by 2028. (c) POLICY ALIGNMENT.—The Secretary of lations affected by, or proximate to, energy ‘‘(B) IMPLEMENTATION.—The Corporation the Treasury shall instruct the United development, transmission, and distribution shall begin implementation of the plan re- States executive director of each inter- projects; quired by subparagraph (A) not later than 20 national financial institution to use the ‘‘(III) United States economic interests; days after submitting the plan to the appro- voice and vote of the United States— ‘‘(IV) emissions of greenhouse gases that priate congressional committees. (1) to challenge policy-based loans or lend- contribute to global climate change; and ‘‘(C) REPORT REQUIRED.—Not later than one ing through financial intermediaries that di- ‘‘(V) local and regional land use, air and year after the date on which the Corporation rectly or indirectly supports fossil fuels; and water quality, and risks to public health of begins implementation under subparagraph (2) to seek to ensure that all loans, grants, communities described in subclause (II); (B) of the plan required by subparagraph (A), policies, and strategies of the institution are ‘‘(iv) to coordinate energy activities within and every 2 years thereafter until the Cor- aligned with the objectives of the Paris the Department of State and with relevant poration achieves the goal of reducing green- Agreement. Federal departments and agencies; house gas emissions associated with projects ‘‘(v) to work internationally— (d) PROHIBITION.—Section 1451 of the Better and subprojects within the Corporation’s Utilization of Investments Leading to Devel- ‘‘(I) to support socially and environ- portfolio by 100 percent, the Corporation mentally responsible development of energy opment Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9671), as amend- shall submit a report to the appropriate con- resources that mitigate carbon emissions, ed by section 304, is further amended by add- gressional committees on the Corporation’s and the distribution of such resources for the ing at the end the following: progress and efforts to achieve the green- benefit of the United States and United ‘‘(k) CONSISTENCY IN ENVIRONMENTAL AND house gas emissions reductions goals of the States allies and trading partners for their SOCIAL POLICIES.—The Corporation may not plan. energy security, climate security, and eco- adopt any environmental or social policy ‘‘(3) CLEAN ELECTRICITY TRANSITION.—The nomic development needs; that provides less protection for commu- Corporation shall seek, in providing support ‘‘(II) to promote— nities and the environment than the level of for projects under title II, to facilitate the ‘‘(aa) the availability of clean energy tech- protection required under title XIII of the transition in key global markets from elec- nologies, including carbon capture and stor- International Financial Institutions Act (22 tricity generated from fossil fuel power to age; clean, low-cost renewable energy sources, in U.S.C. 262m et seq.).’’. ‘‘(bb) energy sector innovation; a manner that is equitable for workers and (e) INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION ‘‘(cc) well-functioning global markets for communities, by— DEFINED.—In this section, the term ‘‘inter- clean energy resources and technologies; ‘‘(A) enabling the phase-out of uneconomic national financial institution’’ has the ‘‘(dd) expertise for the benefit of the coal-fired power plants that are shielded meaning given that term in section 1701(c) of United States and United States allies and from competition from renewable energy the International Financial Institutions Act trading partners; sources by noncompetitive market struc- (22 U.S.C. 262r(c)). ‘‘(III) to resolve international disputes re- tures such as long-term contracts and regu- TITLE IV—CLEAN ENERGY DIPLOMACY garding the exploration, development, pro- lated tariffs; AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT duction, or distribution of energy resources; ‘‘(B) using low-cost capital— SEC. 401. ENERGY DIPLOMACY AND SECURITY ‘‘(IV) to support the economic, security, ‘‘(i) to refinance existing debt on uneco- WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF and commercial interests of United States nomic coal-fired power plants; STATE. persons operating in the energy markets of ‘‘(ii) to reinvest in renewable energy (a) ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE FOR foreign countries; and sources to replace such plants; ENERGY RESOURCES.—Section 1(c) of the ‘‘(V) to support and coordinate inter- ‘‘(iii) to support a just transition to renew- State Department Basic Authorities Act of national efforts— able energy for affected workers and commu- 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a(c)) is amended— ‘‘(aa) to alleviate energy poverty; nities by generating decent jobs that adhere (1) by redesignating paragraph (4) as para- ‘‘(bb) to protect vulnerable, exploited, and to international labor standards all along graph (5); and underserved populations that are affected or the renewable energy supply chain; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the fol- displaced by energy development projects; ‘‘(iv) to support the upgrading of jobs and lowing: ‘‘(cc) to account for and mitigate green- skills as well as job creation and improved ‘‘(4) ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE FOR house gas emissions from energy develop- productivity in more labor-intensive indus- ENERGY RESOURCES.— ment projects; tries that offer employment opportunities on ‘‘(A) AUTHORIZATION FOR ASSISTANT SEC- ‘‘(dd) to promote fair labor practices, labor a wide scale; and RETARY.—Subject to the numerical limita- protections for workers, and training for and ‘‘(C) considering— tion specified in paragraph (1), there is au- access to good-paying jobs within the clean ‘‘(i) competitive approaches, like reverse thorized to be established in the Department energy sector; and auctions, to ensure the best value in invest- of State an Assistant Secretary of State for ‘‘(ee) to increase access to clean energy for ing in renewable energy sources; and Energy Resources. vulnerable and underserved communities; ‘‘(ii) partnering, as appropriate, with— ‘‘(B) PERSONNEL.—The Secretary of State, ‘‘(vi) to lead the United States commit- ‘‘(I) the United States Agency for Inter- in collaboration with the Assistant Sec- ment to the Extractive Industries Trans- national Development; and retary of State for Energy Resources, and in parency Initiative; and ‘‘(II) the Department of the Treasury with accordance with the authorization under ‘‘(vii) to coordinate energy security and respect to efforts by multilateral develop- subparagraph (A), shall ensure that suffi- climate security and other relevant func- ment banks (as defined in section 1701(c) of cient personnel are dedicated to energy mat- tions within the Department of State under- the International Financial Institutions Act ters within the Bureau of Energy Resources taken as of the date of the enactment of this (22 U.S.C. 262r(c))).’’. in order— paragraph by—

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‘‘(I) the Bureau of Economic and Business of renewable energy and carbon mitigation (10) LEAKAGE PREVENTION ACTIVITIES.—The Affairs; technologies from the energy and transpor- term ‘‘leakage prevention activities’’ means ‘‘(II) the Bureau of Oceans and Inter- tation sectors. activities in developing countries that are national Environmental and Scientific Af- (c) APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES OF CON- directed at preserving existing forest carbon fairs; and GRESS.—In this section, the term ‘‘appro- stocks, including forested wetlands and ‘‘(III) other offices within the Department priate committees of Congress’’ means— peatlands that might, absent such activities, of State.’’. (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations of be lost through leakage. (b) ELIMINATION OF AUTHORITY FOR COORDI- the Senate; (11) NATIONAL DEFORESTATION REDUCTION NATOR FOR INTERNATIONAL ENERGY AF- (2) the Committee on Energy and Natural ACTIVITIES.—The term ‘‘national deforest- FAIRS.—Section 931 of the Energy Independ- Resources of the Senate; ation reduction activities’’ means activities ence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17371) (3) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the in developing countries that reduce a quan- is amended— House of Representatives; and tity of greenhouse gas emissions from defor- (1) by striking subsections (a) and (b); and (4) the Committee on Energy and Com- estation that is calculated by measuring ac- (2) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) merce of the House of Representatives. tual emissions against a national deforest- as subsections (a) and (b), respectively. SEC. 404. REDUCED DEFORESTATION. ation baseline established pursuant to sub- SEC. 402. DEPARTMENT OF STATE PRIMACY FOR (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: paragraphs (B) and (C) of subsection (d)(4). ENERGY DIPLOMACY. (1) ADMINISTRATOR.—Except as otherwise (12) SUBNATIONAL DEFORESTATION AND FOR- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Department of State expressly provided, the term ‘‘Adminis- EST DEGRADATION REDUCTION ACTIVITIES.—The shall have primacy for all United States dip- trator’’ means the Administrator of the term ‘‘subnational deforestation and forest lomatic engagements with regard to inter- United States Agency for International De- degradation reduction activities’’ means ac- national energy affairs. velopment. tivities in developing countries that reduce a (b) INTERAGENCY COORDINATION.—The Sec- (2) DEFORESTATION.—The term ‘‘deforest- quantity of greenhouse gas emissions from retary of State, as appropriate, shall coordi- ation’’ means a change in land use from a deforestation and forest degradation that is nate with and use the technical expertise forest (including peatlands) to any other calculated by measuring actual emissions and resources of the Department of Energy, land use. using an appropriate baseline, or an alter- the Environmental Protection Agency, the (3) DEVELOPING COUNTRY.—The term ‘‘de- native determined under subsection Department of the Interior, and other rel- veloping country’’ means a country eligible (d)(4)(B)(ii), established by the Adminis- evant Federal agencies and departments in to receive official development assistance trator at the State or provincial level. the planning and execution of United States according to the income guidelines of the foreign policy goals and objectives related to Development Assistance Committee of the (b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this section international energy affairs. Organisation for Economic Co-operation and are to provide United States assistance to SEC. 403. REPORTS ON UNITED STATES PARTICI- Development. developing countries to develop, implement, PATION IN MISSION INNOVATION (4) EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS.—The term and improve actions that reduce deforest- AND THE CLEAN ENERGY MINISTE- ‘‘emissions reductions’’ means greenhouse ation and forest degradation or conserve or RIAL. gas emissions reductions achieved from re- restore forest ecosystems— (a) MISSION INNOVATION.—Not later than 90 duced or avoided deforestation under this (1) to protect the value of forest eco- days after the date of the enactment of this section. systems with respect to permanent carbon Act, the President shall submit to the appro- (5) FOREST.— capture and sequestration in a manner in priate committees of Congress a report that (A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘forest’’ means which such value is measurable, reportable, details the scope and nature of United States a terrestrial ecosystem, including wetland and verifiable; and participation in Mission Innovation, includ- forests, comprised of native tree species gen- (2) in a manner that— ing— erated and maintained primarily through (A) is consistent with and enhances the im- (1) who in the United States Government natural ecological and evolutionary proc- plementation of complementary United serves as the lead for Mission Innovation; esses. States policies that support the good govern- (2) what objectives the United States has (B) EXCLUSION.—The term ‘‘forest’’ does ance of forests, biodiversity conservation, used Mission Innovation to advance; not include plantations, such as crops of and environmentally sustainable develop- (3) what partnerships the United States has trees planted by humans primarily for the ment; established through Mission Innovation and purposes of harvesting. (B) takes into consideration the views and the date on which any partnerships the (6) FOREST DEGRADATION.—The term ‘‘for- participation of local communities and most United States brokered were announced; est degradation’’ is any reduction in the car- vulnerable communities and populations (as bon stock of a forest due to the effects of (4) how the United States has leveraged defined in section 301(a)), particularly forest- human land-use activities, including such Mission Innovation to engage in technology dependent communities; and land-use activities on peatlands. transfer arrangements with foreign govern- (C) incorporates the right to free prior and (7) HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER.—The term ments; informed consent of indigenous peoples. (5) how the United States has attracted ‘‘human rights defender’’ means an indi- private sector entities to contribute to and vidual, group, or association that peacefully (c) EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS THROUGH RE- participate in Mission Innovation; contributes to the effective elimination of DUCED DEFORESTATION.— (6) the total amount of funding provided by all violations of human rights and funda- (1) ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM.—Not later the United States Government to Mission In- mental freedoms of peoples and individuals, than 1 year after the date of the enactment novation each year since the establishment including in relation to mass, flagrant, or of this Act, the Administrator, in consulta- of Mission Innovation; and systematic such violations, such as those re- tion with the Administrator of the Environ- (7) the outline of a strategic engagement sulting from apartheid, all forms of racial mental Protection Agency, the Secretary of plan and objectives for delivering new energy discrimination, colonialism, foreign domina- Agriculture, and the head of any other ap- technology innovation outcomes through tion or occupation, aggression or threats to propriate agency, shall establish a program Mission Innovation. national sovereignty, national unity, or ter- to provide assistance to reduce greenhouse (b) CLEAN ENERGY MINISTERIAL.—Not later ritorial integrity, and the refusal to recog- gas emissions from deforestation in devel- than 90 days after the date of the enactment nize the right of peoples to self-determina- oping countries, in accordance with this sec- of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall tion and the right of every people to exercise tion. submit to the appropriate committees of full sovereignty over its wealth and natural (2) OBJECTIVES.—The objectives of the pro- Congress a report that details the scope and resources. gram established under paragraph (1) shall nature of United States participation in the (8) INTACT FOREST.—The term ‘‘intact for- be— Clean Energy Ministerial, including— est’’ means an unbroken expanse of natural (A) to achieve— (1) the number of Clean Energy Ministerial ecosystems within the global extent of forest (i) emissions reductions of at least meetings that the Secretary of Energy has cover that— 7,000,000,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent participated in; (A) covers an area of at least 500 square in 2025; (2) the diplomatic objectives, including kilometers and is at least 10 kilometers in (ii) cumulative emissions reductions of at with respect to energy technologies and pri- each direction; and least 11,000,000,000 tons of carbon dioxide vate sector entities, that the United States (B) contains forest and non-forest eco- equivalent by December 31, 2030; and has aimed to promote within the Clean En- systems minimally influenced by human eco- (iii) additional emissions reductions in ergy Ministerial; nomic activity and large enough that all na- subsequent years; (3) the consensus initiatives, if any, among tive biodiversity, including viable popu- (B) to build capacity to reduce deforest- the chiefs of party to the Clean Energy Min- lations of wide-ranging species, could be ation at a national level in developing coun- isterial that the United States objected to, maintained. tries experiencing deforestation, which may refused to join, or refrained from contrib- (9) LEAKAGE.—The term ‘‘leakage’’ means include— uting to the development of; and the unexpected loss of anticipated carbon (i) preparing developing countries to par- (4) a plan for restoring United States lead- benefits due to the displacement of activities ticipate in international markets for inter- ership in using the Clean Energy Ministerial in a project area to areas outside the project, national offset credits for reduced emissions to promote the development and deployment resulting in carbon emissions. from deforestation; and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:12 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19AP6.003 S19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S2028 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 19, 2021 (ii) supporting the development of domes- quantify emissions reductions for purposes of servative alternative for quantifying emis- tic policy frameworks to ensure effective, ef- purchasing or trading subnational emissions sions; ficient, and equitable benefit-sharing of the reduction credits in carbon markets; (C) provide that each national deforest- proceeds of such credits issued by national (F) the identification of, and actions to ad- ation baseline established under subpara- and subnational governments; dress, the drivers of land use emissions; graph (B)(i)— (C) to preserve forest carbon stocks in (G) programs that would exclude from the (i) is national, or subnational on an in- countries where such forest carbon may be United States illegally harvested timber or terim basis, in scope; and vulnerable to leakage, particularly in devel- products made from illegally harvested tim- (ii) is consistent with nationally appro- oping countries with largely intact native ber, in accordance with and consistent with priate mitigation commitments or actions forests; the objectives of the Lacey Act Amendments with respect to deforestation, taking into (D) to build the scientific knowledge and of 1981 (16 U.S.C. 3371 et seq.); consideration— institutional capacity to help developing (H) the development and strengthening of (I) the average annual historical deforest- countries— governance capacities to reduce deforest- (i) monitor the effects of climate change ation and other land use emissions and to ation rates of the country during a period of on their forests; combat illegal logging and associated trade, at least 5 years; and (ii) develop and implement strategies to including the development of systems for (II) the applicable drivers of deforestation conserve their forests; and independent monitoring of the efficacy of and other factors to ensure additionality; (iii) support forest-dependent communities forest law enforcement and increased en- (iii) establishes a trajectory that would re- adapt to climate change; and forcement cooperation, including joint ef- sult in zero net deforestation by not later (E) to the extent practicable, to reduce de- forts with Federal agencies, to enforce the than 20 years after the date on which the forestation in ways that reduce the vulner- Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 (16 U.S.C. 3371 baseline is established; ability and increase the resilience to climate et seq.); (iv) is adjusted over time to account for effects for forests and forest-dependent com- (I) the provision of incentives for policy re- changing national circumstances; and munities. forms to achieve the objectives described in (v) is designed to account for all signifi- (d) REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL DE- subsection (c)(2); cant sources of greenhouse gas emissions FORESTATION REDUCTION PROGRAM.— (J) the development of pilot projects— from deforestation in the country; (1) ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES.— (i) to examine where mitigation and adap- (D) with respect to assistance provided for (A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in tation activities in forest ecosystems coin- activities described in subparagraph (A) or subparagraph (B), the Administrator may cide; and (B) of paragraph (2), require emissions reduc- provide assistance under this section only (ii) to explore means for enhancing the re- tions to be achieved and verified before the with respect to a developing country that— silience of forest ecosystems and forest-de- provision of any assistance under this sec- (i) the Administrator, in consultation with pendent communities; tion; the Administrator of the Environmental (K) the promotion of mechanisms to de- (E) with respect to accounting for sub- Protection Agency and the Secretary of Ag- liver resources for local action and to ad- national deforestation and forest degrada- riculture, determines— dress the needs, rights, interests, and par- tion reduction activities that lack the stand- (I) is experiencing deforestation or forest ticipation of local and indigenous commu- ardized or precise measurement and moni- degradation; or nities; and toring techniques needed for a full account- (II) has standing forest carbon stocks that (L) monitoring and evaluation of the re- ing of changes in emissions or baselines, or may be at risk of deforestation or degrada- sults of the activities conducted under this are subject to other sources of uncertainty, tion; section. apply a conservative discount factor to re- (ii) has the legal regimes, standards, and (3) MECHANISMS.—The Administrator shall safeguards to ensure that the rights and in- apply the administrative authorities under flect the uncertainty regarding the levels of terests of indigenous peoples and forest-de- the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. reductions achieved; pendent communities are protected in ac- 2151 et seq.), except to the extent incon- (F) ensure that activities under this sec- cordance with the standards established sistent with the provisions of this section, to tion are designed, carried out, and man- under paragraph (4); and the same extent and in the same manner as aged— (iii) has entered into a bilateral or multi- such authorities apply to the implementa- (i) using forest management practices that, lateral agreement or arrangement with the tion of such Act in order to support activi- in an open and transparent process— United States, or is part of an international ties to achieve the objectives described in (I) improve the livelihoods of forest com- program supported by the United States to subsection (c)(2) by— munities in a manner that promotes the prevent deforestation, that establishes the (A) developing and implementing programs maintenance of intact forests, protects asso- conditions of participation by the country in and project-level activities that achieve such ciated biodiversity, and restores native for- the program established under this section, objectives; est species and ecosystems while avoiding which shall include an agreement to meet (B) to the extent practicable, giving pri- the introduction of invasive nonnative spe- the standards established under paragraph ority in any review process to activities cies; (4) for the activities to which such standards under paragraph (2)(A); and (II) maintain natural biodiversity, resil- apply. (C) as appropriate, considering multi-year ience, and carbon storage capacity of forests; (B) EXCEPTION.—A developing country that funding arrangements in carrying out the (III) to the extent practicable, do not ad- does not meet the requirement described in purposes of this section. versely affect the permanence of forest car- paragraph (1)(A)(ii) may receive assistance (4) STANDARDS.—The Administrator, in bon stocks or emissions reductions; under this section for the purpose of building consultation with the Administrator of the (IV) include broad stakeholder participa- capacity to meet such requirement. Environmental Protection Agency and the tion and the free prior and informed consent (2) AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES.—Subject to the Secretary of Agriculture, shall establish pro- of affected indigenous peoples; and requirements of this section, in providing as- gram standards that— (V) take into account the needs and inter- sistance under this section, the Adminis- (A) ensure that emissions reductions ests of local communities, forest-dependent trator may support activities to achieve the achieved through supported activities— communities, indigenous peoples, and vul- objectives described in subsection (c)(2), in- (i) are additional, measurable, verifiable, nerable social groups; cluding activities such as— and monitored; (ii) in consultation with, and with the full (A) national deforestation reduction ac- (ii) account for leakage, uncertainty, and and effective participation of, local commu- tivities; permanence; and (B) subnational deforestation and forest (iii) at a minimum, meet the standards es- nities, indigenous peoples, and forest-depend- degradation reduction activities, including tablished under the emissions unit criteria of ent communities in affected areas, as part- pilot activities, policies, and measures that the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme ners and primary stakeholders, before and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and are sub- for International Aviation (CORSIA) devel- during the design, planning, implementa- ject to significant uncertainty; oped by the International Civil Aviation Or- tion, monitoring, and evaluation of activi- (C) activities to measure, monitor, and ganization (ICAO); ties; and verify deforestation, avoided deforestation, (B) require— (iii) with equitable sharing of profits and and rates of deforestation, including, if ap- (i) the establishment of a national defor- benefits derived from the activities with plicable, spatially explicit land use plans estation baseline for each country with na- local communities, indigenous peoples, and that identify intact and primary forest areas tional deforestation reduction activities that forest-dependent communities; and and managed forest areas; is used to account for reductions achieved (G) with respect to assistance for all ac- (D) leakage prevention activities; from such activities; or tivities under this section, seek to ensure (E) the development and implementation (ii) if a developing country has established the establishment and enforcement of legal of measurement, monitoring, reporting, and policies and taken measures to reduce emis- regimes, standards, processes, and safeguards verification capacities and governance struc- sions from disturbed peatlands, deforest- by the country in which the activities are tures, including legal regimes, standards, ation, or forest degradation, but has not es- conducted, as a condition of such assistance processes, and safeguards, as established tablished a national baseline, the provision or as a proposed activity for which such as- under paragraph (4), to enable a country to of a credible, transparent, accurate, and con- sistance may be provided, which—

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(i) protect the rights and interests of local (A), the Administrator shall determine, (b) ELEMENTS AND PRIORITIES.—The strat- communities, indigenous peoples, forest-de- based on the criteria specified that subpara- egy described in subsection (a) shall include pendent communities, human rights defend- graph, whether such assistance should in- efforts— ers, and vulnerable social groups; and clude assistance for subnational deforest- (1) to ensure that potential projects and in- (ii) promote consultations with local com- ation and forest degradation reduction ac- vestments pursued under the United States- munities, indigenous peoples, and forest-de- tivities. Mexico-Canada Agreement— pendent communities in affected areas, as (ii) CONTINUED ASSISTANCE.—The Adminis- (A) are compatible with long-term climate partners and primary stakeholders, before trator may extend the period during which goals and the collective targets established and during the design, planning, implemen- assistance is authorized for subnational de- under the Paris Agreement; and tation, monitoring, and evaluation of activi- forestation and forest degradation reduction (B) meet all environmental and social re- ties under this section; and activities beyond the 5-year period described sponsibility standards required under the (iii) ensure equitable sharing of profits and in subparagraph (A) in order to further the USMCA; benefits from incentives for emissions reduc- objectives described in subparagraph (B) or (2) to explore shared and common interests tions or leakage prevention with local com- (C) of subsection (c)(2). and cooperative actions to promote clean en- munities, indigenous peoples, and forest-de- (9) COORDINATION WITH FOREIGN ASSIST- ergy development, climate security, and cli- pendent communities. ANCE.—Subject to the direction of the Presi- mate change mitigation strategies within in- (5) SCOPE.— dent, the Administrator shall, to the extent stitutions (such as the UNFCCC, the Mon- (A) REDUCED EMISSIONS.—The Adminis- practicable and consistent with the objec- treal Protocol, the Green Climate Fund, the trator shall include reduced emissions from tives described in subsection (c)(2), seek to Group of Twenty and the United Nations) forest degradation and disturbance of align activities under this section with with programs, initiatives and actions to ad- peatlands within the scope of activities broader development, poverty alleviation, or dress the climate crisis that may include— under this section. natural resource management objectives and (A) providing support in developing mid- (B) EXPANSION OF AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES.— initiatives in countries receiving assistance century low-carbon strategies; If the Administrator determines, in con- under this section. (B) extending coal finance restrictions to sultation with the Administrator of the En- (10) ASSISTANCE AS SUPPLEMENT.—The pro- coal mining operations; and vironmental Protection Agency and the Sec- vision of assistance for activities under this (C) strengthening and expanding carbon retary of Agriculture, that sufficient meth- section shall be used to supplement, and not pricing by— odologies and technical capacities exist to to supplant, any other Federal, State, or (i) considering the cost of carbon in long- measure, monitor, and account for the emis- local support available to carry out activi- term decision making; sions referred to in subparagraph (A), the ties under this section. (ii) supporting the development of national Administrator may expand the authorized or subnational systems; (11) FUNDING LIMITATION.—Of the funds activities under this section, as appropriate, made available to carry out this section in (iii) sharing technical expertise; and to include reduced soil carbon-derived emis- any fiscal year, not more than 7 percent may (iv) making efforts to align pricing instru- sions associated with deforestation and deg- be used for the administrative expenses of ments where feasible; (3) to commit to a methane reduction goal radation of forested wetlands and peatlands, the United States Agency for International and cooperate to reduce black carbon and to consistent with a comprehensive approach to Development in support of activities de- maintaining and enhancing forests, increas- recommit to the formal agreement reached scribed in paragraph (2). Such amount shall ing climate resiliency, reducing emissions, at the June 2016 North American Leaders be in addition to other amounts otherwise and increasing removals of greenhouse gases. Summit in Ottawa to reduce methane emis- available for such purposes. (6) ACCOUNTING.—The Administrator shall sions from the oil and gas sector by 40 to 45 (12) INDONESIA.—Not less than 10 percent of use a publicly accessible registry to account percent by 2025, and to work to develop a the funds made available in any fiscal year for and register the emissions reductions new, more ambitious target for 2030; to carry out this section shall be used for ac- achieved through assistance provided under (4) develop and implement a North Amer- tivities described in paragraph (2) in Indo- this section each year, after appropriately ican strategy for sustainable transpor- nesia. discounting for uncertainty and other rel- tation— evant factors as required by the standards (e) LEGAL EFFECT.— (A) to encourage State and provincial lead- established under paragraph (4). (1) IN GENERAL.—Nothing in this section ers to negotiate interstate and interprovin- (7) INTERNATIONAL DEFORESTATION REDUC- may be construed to supersede, limit, or oth- cial sustainable transportation agreements TION PROGRAM INSURANCE ACCOUNT FOR NON- erwise affect any restriction imposed by Fed- between Mexican, American, and Canadian COMPLETION OR REVERSAL.—In furtherance of eral law (including regulations) on any inter- jurisdictions; the objectives described in subsection (c)(2), action between an entity located in the (B) to expand the West Coast Electric the Administrator shall develop and imple- United States and an entity located in a for- Highway between Canada, the United States, ment a program that— eign country. and Mexico; and (A) addresses noncompletion or reversal (2) ROLE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.— (C) to work with automakers to stand- with respect to any greenhouse gas emis- Nothing in this section may be construed to ardize charging infrastructure; sions that were not, or are no longer, seques- affect the role of the Secretary of State or (5) develop and implement coordinated for- tered; and the responsibilities of the Secretary under est and land use strategies to further con- (B) may include a mechanism to hold in re- section 622(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act tribute to emissions mitigation through the serve a portion of the amount allocated for of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2382(c)). adoption of practices and policies that in- projects to support the program. (f) INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITU- crease carbon sequestration in new and ex- (8) EXTENSION OF ASSISTANCE.— TIONS.—The President shall direct the United isting forests and reduce emissions from for- (A) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator may States representatives to the World Bank, est conversion to other land uses; extend, for an additional 5 years, the period the International Monetary Fund, and other (6) strengthen resilience and equity among during which assistance is authorized for ac- international financial institutions (as de- low-income and indigenous communities; tivities supported by assistance under this fined in section 1701(c) of the International and section, if the Administrator determines Financial Institutions Act (22 U.S.C. 262r(c)) (7) engage international partners in an ex- that— to prioritize efforts to combat deforestation. isting multilateral forum or, if necessary, es- (i) the country in which the activities are TITLE V—BILATERAL AND REGIONAL tablish a new multilateral forum to improve conducted is making substantial progress to- MULTILATERAL CLIMATE DIPLOMACY global cooperation by— ward adopting and implementing a program AND COOPERATION (A) encouraging the adoption of an emis- to achieve reductions in deforestation meas- sions reduction target by the International ured against a national baseline; SEC. 501. NORTH AMERICAN STRATEGY. Maritime Organization; and (ii) the greenhouse gas emissions reduc- (a) IN GENERAL.—The President shall de- (B) collaborating with the International tions achieved as a result of the activities velop a strategy to seek opportunities for Civil Aviation Organization to establish a are not resulting in significant leakage; trilateral cooperation between the United market-based measure to reduce aviation (iii) such greenhouse gas emissions reduc- States, Mexico, and Canada— emissions. tions are being appropriately discounted to (1) to support increased ambition on reduc- SEC. 502. ACCOUNTABILITY AND COOPERATION account for any leakage that is occurring; ing greenhouse gas emissions among these WITH CHINA. and countries; and It is the sense of Congress that— (iv) such extension would further advance (2) to advance collaboration on the devel- (1) successful mitigation of global green- or ensure achievement of the objectives of opment and promotion of shared climate ac- house gas emissions to sufficiently avoid the the activities. tion goals and interests within multilateral worst forecasted effects of climate change (B) ASSISTANCE FOR SUBNATIONAL DEFOR- bodies and conferences, including aligning, requires global cooperation and coordination ESTATION AND FOREST DEGRADATION REDUC- to the extent possible, the voices, votes, and of efforts; TION ACTIVITIES.— influence, consistent with the broad foreign (2) all other countries look towards the (i) IN GENERAL.—If the Administrator ex- policy goals of the United States, to address United States and China, as the world’s larg- tends the period during which assistance is issues related to climate change and clean est emitters and largest economies, for lead- authorized for activities under subparagraph energy development. ership by example to effectively mitigate

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(D) a European Union-Japan initiative that to swiftly reduce global greenhouse gas (a) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this section has leveraged $65,000,000,000 for infrastruc- is— emissions to net-zero emissions around 2050, ture projects and emphasizes transparency (1) to restore the historic alliance between China should— standards; and the United States and countries of the Euro- (A) revise its long-term pledge; (E) efforts to address the Government of pean Union on climate action; and (B) seek to immediately peak its emis- the People’s Republic of China’s use of the (2) to renew the United States’ commit- sions; United Nations to advance the Belt and Road ment to advancing global cooperation on ad- (C) begin reducing its greenhouse gas emis- Initiative, including the proliferation of dressing climate change and achieving the sions significantly to meet a more ambitious memoranda of understanding between the goals of the Paris Agreement. long-term 2050 reductions target; and People’s Republic of China and United Na- (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING THE tions funds and programs on the implemen- (D) update its nationally determined con- UNITED STATES-EUROPEAN UNION SECURITY tation of the Belt and Road Initiative. tribution along a trajectory that aligns with AND DEVELOPMENT DIALOGUE.—It is the sense (4) CO-FINANCING OF INFRASTRUCTURE achieving a more ambitious net-zero by 2050 of Congress that the United States should re- PROJECTS.— emissions target; start the United States–European Union Se- (4) it is in the United States’ national in- curity and Development Dialogue to focus (A) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— terest to prioritize climate change in its bi- specifically on climate action, climate secu- Subject to subparagraph (B), there are au- lateral engagement with China, as global cli- rity, and clean energy cooperation, includ- thorized to be appropriated such sums as mate risks cannot be mitigated without a ing— may be necessary to co-finance infrastruc- significant reduction in Chinese domestic (1) partnering and formulating strategies ture projects that could otherwise be in- and overseas emissions; to counter efforts to weaken or change crit- cluded within China’s Belt and Road Initia- (5) the United States and China, to the ex- ical elements of the implementation of the tive. tent practicable, should coordinate on mak- Paris Agreement that would disadvantage (B) CONDITIONS.—Amounts appropriated ing and delivering ambitious pledges to re- the United States or the European Union; pursuant to subparagraph (A) may not be ex- duce greenhouse gas emissions, with aspira- (2) building coalitions of like-minded par- pended unless— tions towards achieving net zero greenhouse ties committed to achieving large reductions (i) the United States can leverage existing gas emissions by 2050; in greenhouse gas emissions under the Paris and future projects that have entered into (6) the United States and its allies should Agreement and putting pressure on all par- contracts with the Belt and Road Initiative work together, using diplomatic and eco- ties to do the same; to further promote transparency and debt nomic tools, to hold China accountable for (3) coordination on joint strategies to pro- sustainability; and any failure by China— mote climate action by the People’s Repub- (ii) the projects to be financed— (A) to increase ambition in its 2030 nation- lic of China, and deter Chinese domestic and (I) promote the public good; ally determined contribution, in line with international investment in high carbon in- (II) will not promote the use of fossil fuels; net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 be- frastructure; and fore the 26th Conference of the Parties to the (4) finding opportunities to engage and fa- (III) will have substantially lower green- UNFCCC scheduled for November 2021 and cilitate private sector collaboration regard- house gas intensity than the proposed Belt meeting a more ambitious nationally deter- ing clean energy and innovations on green- and Road Initiative alternative. mined contribution; house gas emissions reductions; (d) SUPPORT FOR EASTERN EUROPEAN DE- (B) to work faithfully to uphold the prin- (5) exploring the creation of United States– MOCRACY ACT.—Section 2 of the Support for ciples, goals, and rules of the Paris Agree- European Union clean energy and climate Eastern European Democracy Act (22 U.S.C. ment; adaptation, development, and finance mech- 5401) is amended— (C) to avoid and prohibit efforts to under- anisms to support and leverage private sec- (1) in subsection (b)(2)— mine or devolve the Paris Agreement’s rule tor investment in projects and activities to (A) in subparagraph (H), by striking ‘‘and’’ or underlying framework, particularly with- improve developing countries’ resilience ca- at the end; in areas of accountability transparency, and pacities, ability to adapt and thrive in the (B) in subparagraph (I), by adding ‘‘and’’ at shared responsibility among all parties; face of the effects of climate change and the end; and (D) to eliminate greenhouse gas intensive clean energy development; (C) by adding at the end the following: projects from China’s Belt and Road Initia- (6) scientific research, modeling, fore- ‘‘(J) helping workers and communities in tive and other overseas investments, includ- casting, and data collaboration to improve countries most dependent on fossil fuel en- ing— global understanding and preparation for the ergy that may be vulnerable to socio- (i) working with allies and partners of the compounding effects of climate change; and economic changes due to the European United States to eliminate support for coal (7) intelligence sharing. Union’s transition to net zero greenhouse power production projects in China’s Belt (c) DEVELOPMENT FINANCE COOPERATION.— gas emissions.’’; and and Road Initiative; (1) IN GENERAL.—The President should seek (2) in subsection (c), by adding at the end (ii) providing financing and project support opportunities to partner with European De- the following: for cleaner and less risky alternatives; and velopment Finance Institutions to develop ‘‘(26) JUST TRANSITION ASSISTANCE.—Assist- (iii) undertaking ‘‘parallel initiatives’’ to financing tools based on shared development ance to support workers and communities in enhance capacity building programs and finance criteria and mechanisms to support countries most dependent on fossil fuel en- overseas sustainable investment criteria, in- investments in developing countries that ergy and most vulnerable to socioeconomic cluding in areas such as integrated energy support low carbon economic development changes due to the European Union’s transi- planning, power sector reform, just transi- and promote climate change resiliency and tion to net zero greenhouse gas emissions.’’. tion, distributed generation, procurement, adaptation SEC. 504. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON CLEAN EN- transparency, and standards to support low- (2) PARTNERSHIP FUND.—The Chief Execu- ERGY COOPERATION WITH INDIA. emissions growth in developing countries; tive Officer of the United States Inter- It is the sense of Congress that— and national Development Finance Corporation (1) the United States should support efforts (E) to phase out existing coal power plants should partner with the European Bank for to strengthen India’s resilience capacities and reduce net coal power production; Reconstruction and Development to create a that ensure people, households, commu- (7) the United States should pursue con- fund or multilateral financing mechanism to nities, institutions, and systems can assess, fidence-building opportunities for the United support clean energy development and cli- anticipate, prevent, adapt to, cope with, and States and China to undertake ‘‘parallel ini- mate change adaptation and resilience ac- recover from shocks and stresses associated tiatives’’ on clean energy research, develop- tivities in developing countries. with the effects of climate change; ment, finance, and deployment, including (3) RESPONSE TO THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF (2) the United States, through the Bureau through economic and stimulus measures CHINA’S BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE.—The of Energy Resources of the Department of with clear, mutually agreed upon rules and President shall work with European counter- State, the United States Agency for Inter- policies to protect intellectual property, en- parts to establish a formal United States-Eu- national Development, the United States sure equitable, nonpunitive provision of sup- ropean Commission Working Group to de- International Development Finance Corpora- port, and verify implementation, which velop a comprehensive strategy to respond to tion, the Department of Energy, the Export- would provide catalytic progress towards de- the Belt and Road Initiative established by Import Bank of the United States, and the livering a global clean energy trans- the Government of the People’s Republic of International Trade Administration, should formation that benefits all people; and China. United States participants in this encourage private sector investment in, and (8) the United States should pursue cooper- proposed working group shall seek to inte- financing for, the development and deploy- ative initiatives to shift toward the import grate existing efforts into the strategy, in- ment of clean energy and climate mitigation and consummation of forest and agricultural cluding— technologies in India;

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Only the countries’ energy diplomacy and should (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), Cuba still receives preferential Petrocaribe include— by inserting ‘‘and every 2 years thereafter,’’ pricing on fuel exports from Venezuela, (A) clean energy; after ‘‘Act,’’; and while other Petrocaribe member countries (B) electric vehicles and expansive charg- (B) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘power are experiencing a destabilized flow of oil. ing station networks; generation’’ each place such term appears (9) China has spent more than (C) next-generation refrigeration equip- and inserting ‘‘renewable energy genera- $244,000,000,000 on energy projects worldwide ment and refrigerants; and tion’’; and since 2000, 25 percent of which was spent in (D) other technologies and chemicals that (5) by adding at the end the following: Latin America and the Caribbean. Although are in the interest of United States industry ‘‘SEC. 8. COORDINATOR FOR POWER AFRICA. the majority of this spending was for oil, leaders in the refrigeration and chemical ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 120 days gas, and coal, China has also been the largest coolant industries that are compliant with after the date of the enactment of the United investor in clean energy globally for almost the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Pro- States Climate Leadership in International a decade. tocol; Mitigation, Adaptation, and Technology En- (10) The World Bank estimates that the hancement Act of 2021, the Administrator for (4) the collaboration between the United Caribbean will need $12,000,000,000 in power the United States Agency for International States and India on the development and de- investments through 2035. Development, under the direction of the Sec- ployment of clean energy technologies has (11) Renewable energy technology costs resulted in innovative new technologies that retary of State, shall appoint a Coordinator for Power Africa, who shall serve in the Bu- have decreased dramatically in recent years, have helped significantly lower the carbon offering a more viable economic alternative emissions of the power sector in India; and reau Economic Growth, Education, and the Environment of the United States Agency for energy production. Solar energy prices (5) since demand for energy in India will have fallen by 80 percent since 2008, causing increase with the expansion of the economy for International Development. ‘‘(b) DUTIES.—The Coordinator for Power significant market growth, and according to and middle class of India, it is in the interest Africa shall— data released by the International Renew- of United States national security and global ‘‘(1) be primarily located at a mission in able Energy Agency, 1/3 of global power ca- security for the United States to support sub-Saharan Africa; pacity is based in renewable energy. India in growing the energy sector of India ‘‘(2) lead— (12) In 2016, the International Monetary in environmentally and socially responsible ‘‘(A) the execution of the Power Africa Ini- Fund estimated that transportation ac- ways that mitigate greenhouse gas emissions tiative in accordance with the purpose and counted for 36 percent of the total primary and improve the climate security of India. policies set forth in sections 2 and 3; and energy consumed in the Caribbean subregion. SEC. 505. POWER AFRICA. ‘‘(B) the development and execution of the (13) According to the United Nations Envi- The Electrify Africa Act of 2015 (Public strategy established under section 4; ronment Programme, Latin America and the Law 114–121; 22 U.S.C. 2293 note) is amended— ‘‘(3) coordinate the Interagency Working Caribbean could achieve annual savings of (1) in section 3— Group established under section 4(c); $621,000,000,000 and a reduction of 1,100,000,000 (A) in paragraph (2), by inserting ‘‘mitigate ‘‘(4) manage the funding appropriated for tons of CO2 by 2050 if the region’s energy and and lower carbon emissions from energy pro- the Power Africa Initiative by Congress; and transport sectors reach net zero emissions. duction,’’ after ‘‘development,’’; ‘‘(5) execute the directives described in sec- (14) The Caribbean has an abundance of on- (B) in paragraph (7), by adding ‘‘and’’ at tions 5 and 6.’’. shore and offshore resources needed for re- the end; SEC. 506. CARIBBEAN ENERGY INITIATIVE. newable energy, including sun, wind, geo- (C) by striking paragraph (8); and (a) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the fol- thermal, and some hydropower production (D) by redesignating paragraph (9) as para- lowing findings: capacity. graph (8); (1) The countries of the Caribbean are (15) The United States Government is deep- (2) in section 4— heavily reliant upon imported oil to provide ly engaged in providing technical and policy (A) in subsection (a)— for approximately 90 percent of their energy assistance to countries of the Caribbean on (i) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘an appro- production. energy issues through— priate mix of power solutions to provide ac- (2) The level of dependence is even higher (A) the Energy and Climate Partnership of cess to sufficient reliable, affordable, and including— the Americas; sustainable power in order to reduce pov- (A) Jamaica, which relies on oil for 95.9 (B) Connecting the Americas 2022; and erty’’ and inserting ‘‘power solutions to pro- percent of its electricity; (C) bilateral assistance programs. vide access to sufficient, reliable, affordable, (B) Barbados, which relies on oil for 96 per- (16) On February 19, 2014, at the North and sustainable power in order to reduce cent of its electricity; American Leaders’ Summit, President poverty and energy sector carbon emis- (C) The Virgin Islands, which relies on oil Barack Obama, Prime Minister Stephen Har- sions’’; and for nearly 100 percent of its electricity; and per of Canada, and President Enrique Pen˜ a (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘and tech- (D) St. Lucia, which relies on oil for 100 Nieto of Mexico reaffirmed their commit- nological’’ and inserting ‘‘, advances a coun- percent of its electricity. ment to bring affordable, reliable, and in- try’s mitigation commitments (or condi- (3) Overreliance on imported fossil fuels creasingly renewable power to the Carib- tional mitigation commitments) in accord- has had a detrimental effect on economic de- bean, while opening wider markets for clean ance with a country’s nationally determined velopment, growth, and competitiveness in energy and green technology. contribution, and supports technological’’; the Caribbean. (17) On June 19, 2015, President Barack (B) in subsection (b)— (4) Since 1970, more than 80 percent of Car- Obama announced the Caribbean Energy Se- (i) in paragraph (2)— ibbean coral reefs have been lost due to curity Initiative, which would partner with (I) in subparagraph (F), by striking ‘‘and’’ coastal development and pollution. Soot par- individual countries— at the end; ticulates and climate change caused by burn- (A) to transform its energy sector; (II) in subparagraph (G), by striking the ing fossil fuels have seriously damaged coral (B) to work to increase access to finance, period at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and reefs, which are a significant source of tour- good governance, and diversification; and (III) by adding at the end the following: ism dollars, fishing, biodiversity, and nat- (C) to maximize the impact of existing ‘‘(H) reduce carbon emissions from the en- ural beauty. donor effects. ergy sector.’’; (5) Air pollution caused by burning oil for (18) On May 4, 2016, at the United States- (ii) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘the use of electricity— Caribbean-Central American Energy Sum- a broad power mix, including fossil fuel (A) has serious health impacts in the form mit, the energy security task force formally and’’; of higher rates of asthma and other lung ail- launched the Caribbean Sustainable Energy (3) in section 5— ments; and Roadmap and Strategy (C-SERMS) as a (A) in subsection (a)— (B) can also exacerbate climate change. mechanism to manage regional coordination (i) in paragraph (6), by striking ‘‘and’’ at (6) The Caribbean region is particularly and action on energy security and agreed to the end; vulnerable to sea level rise and stronger expand the regional market and trans- (ii) by redesignating paragraph (7) as para- storms mission system. graph (8); and (7) Between 2005 and 2018, the dependence (19) The United States has an important (iii) by inserting after paragraph (6) the of the countries of the Caribbean on oil was opportunity— following: perpetuated by the Venezuelan-led (A) to deepen this engagement; ‘‘(7) deploying renewable energy; and’’; and Petrocaribe oil alliance, which— (B) to work as a partner with Caribbean (B) by amending subsection (d) to read as (A) offered preferential terms for oil sales; countries on a more regional and coordi- follows: and nated basis; ‘‘(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— (B) supplies some countries with up to 40 (C) to help ease the region’s dependence on There is authorized to be appropriated percent of their energy production needs. imported oil; and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:12 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19AP6.003 S19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S2032 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 19, 2021 (D) to promote affordable alternative (ii) affordable access by third party inves- (3) The Amazon River has long been recog- sources of energy. tors to its electrical grid with minimal regu- nized as an important repository of biodiver- (b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: latory interference; sity and natural resources, not only for local (1) CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES.—The term ‘‘Car- (iii) effective energy efficiency and energy peoples and indigenous communities, but ibbean countries’’ means countries in the conservation; also for the rest of the world due to— Caribbean region, but does not including (iv) programs to address technical and non- (A) its fresh water, which provides count- Cuba or Venezuela. technical issues; less services for humans in the form of water (2) CARIBBEAN GOVERNMENTS.—The term (v) a plan to eliminate major market dis- agriculture, transportation, and food and ‘‘Caribbean governments’’ means the na- tortions; serves as an important habitat for countless tional governments of the Caribbean coun- (vi) cost-reflective tariffs; and species, including over 2,500 species of fish tries. (vii) no tariffs or other taxes on clean en- and river dolphins; (c) POLICY.—It is the policy of the United ergy solutions; and (B) its medicinal plants, which are contin- States to help Caribbean countries— (D) recommendations for how United ually used by local peoples to treat tradi- (1) achieve greater energy security and im- States policy, technical, and economic as- tional diseases, including malaria (one of the prove domestic energy resource mobiliza- sistance can be used in the Caribbean re- most lethal diseases in the tropics), and tion; gion— which constitute 70 percent of the plant spe- (2) lower their dependence on imported (i) to advance renewable energy develop- cies in the world found to have anti-cancer fuels; ment and the incorporation of renewable properties; technologies into existing energy grids and (3) eliminate the use of diesel, heavy fuel (C) its important role as an oxygen source, the development and deployment of micro- oil, other petroleum products, and coal for producing 20 percent of the Earth’s oxygen grids where appropriate and feasible to boost the generation of electricity; and earning the Amazon forest the nickname energy security and reliability, particularly (4) increase production of renewable en- ‘‘lungs of our Earth’’ for its role in taking in to underserved communities; ergy; and enormous amounts of the carbon dioxide (ii) to increase the generation of clean en- (5) meet the greenhouse gas mitigation emitted by human activity and the burning ergy sufficiently to replace and allow for the goals of their national determined contribu- of fossil fuels and replacing it with the oxy- retirement of obsolete fossil fuel energy gen- tions to the Paris Agreement. eration units in Caribbean countries; gen we breathe through the process of photo- (d) STRATEGY.— (iii) to create regional financing opportuni- synthesis; (1) SUBMISSION.—Not later than 120 days ties to allow for lower cost energy entrepre- (D) its food supply, which is associated after the date of the enactment of this Act, neurship; with rainforests, including coffee, rice, choc- the Secretary of State shall submit a multi- (iv) to deploy transaction advisors in the olate, tomatoes, potatoes, bananas, black year strategy to the Committee on Foreign region to help attract private investment pepper, pineapples, and corn; Relations of the Senate and the Committee and break down any market or regulatory (E) its role in climate control caused by its on Foreign Affairs of the House of Represent- barriers; and exchange of enormous quantities of water atives that describes how the Department of (v) to establish a mechanism for each host and energy with the surrounding atmos- State will promote regional cooperation government to have access to independent phere, which is estimated as being respon- with Caribbean countries— legal advice— sible for creating 75 percent of its own rain- (A) to lower dependence on imported fuels, (I) to speed the development of energy-re- fall, which feeds the nearby rivers through grow domestic clean energy production in lated contracts; and evapotranspiration before flowing directly the region, strengthen regional energy secu- (II) to better protect the interests of Carib- into the ocean and influencing the currents rity, and lower energy sector greenhouse gas bean governments and citizens. that impact the climate; and emissions; (3) CONSULTATION.—In devising the strat- (F) ecotourism, which produces annual (B) to decrease dependence on oil in the egy under this subsection, the Secretary of profits of more than $11,600,000, which bene- transportation sector; State shall work with the Secretary of En- fits the local economy, enhances the quality (C) to increase energy efficiency, energy ergy and shall consult with— of living through securing more jobs, and conservation, and investment in alternatives (A) the Secretary of the Interior; educates global citizens regarding the impor- to imported fuels; (B) the Secretary of Commerce; tance of maintaining the world’s natural (D) to improve grid reliability and mod- (C) the Secretary of the Treasury; spaces. ernize electricity transmission networks; (D) the Board of Directors of the Export- (4) Public opinion research, conducted by (E) to advance deployment of innovative Import Bank of the United States; the Brazilian polling firm Datafolha in 2020, solutions to expand community and individ- (E) the Board of Directors of the Develop- found that— uals’ access to electricity; ment Finance Corporation; (A) 87 percent of the respondents felt (F) to help reform energy markets to en- (F) the Administrator of the United States strongly that conservation of the Amazon is courage good regulatory governance and to Agency for International Development; very important; promote a climate of private sector invest- (G) the Caribbean governments; (B) 73 percent of the respondents are con- ment; and (H) the Inter-American Development Bank; cerned with the rate of increased deforest- (G) to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions (I) the World Bank Group; and ation in the Amazon basin; from the energy and transportation sector. (J) the Caribbean Electric Utility Services (C) 77 percent of the respondents believed (2) ELEMENTS.—The strategy required Corporation. strongly that the conduct and policies of the under subsection (a) shall include— SEC. 507. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON CONSERVA- ministries responsible for management and (A) a thorough review and inventory of TION OF THE AMAZON RIVER BASIN. conservation of the Amazon have contrib- United States Government activities that (a) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the fol- uted to deforestation in the Amazon; are being carried out bilaterally, regionally, lowing findings: (D) 92.5 percent of the respondents believe and in coordination with multilateral insti- (1) The Amazon River basin and the Ama- Brazil should prioritize the pursuit of eco- tutions— zon rainforest, often referred to as nomic activities in the Amazon basin that do (i) to promote energy and climate security Amazonia— not contribute to deforestation; and in the Caribbean region; and (A) covers more than 2,670,000 square miles (E) only 5.6 percent of the respondents (ii) to reduce the region’s reliance on oil in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, think that forests need to be cut down to for electricity generation; French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, promote economic growth in the region. (B) opportunities for marshaling regional and Venezuela; and (5) The recent 8,850 square kilometer reduc- cooperation— (B) is home to more species of plants and tion of the Amazon forest, exacerbated by (i) to overcome market barriers resulting animals than any other terrestrial eco- climate change, has resulted in a significant from the small size of Caribbean energy mar- system on the planet, housing nearly 30 per- decrease in the ample benefits described in kets; cent of the world’s species, which apart from paragraph (3), in addition to the displace- (ii) to address the high transportation and their intrinsic value as living organisms, ment of many indigenous peoples due to the infrastructure costs faced by Caribbean have potential value in the form of medicine, lessened economic opportunity. countries; research, textiles, food, and other products (6) Clear cutting has disrupted the habitat (iii) to ensure greater donor coordination for the region’s population. for plants and animals in the region, frac- between governments, multilateral institu- (2) Tens of millions of people depend on turing the fragile forest ecology by causing tions, multilateral banks, and private inves- services afforded by the Amazon forest, in- species to migrate and sometimes disappear. tors; and cluding— (7) As of September 2020, Brazil’s National (iv) to expand regional financing opportu- (A) the use of rivers for transportation; Institute for Space Research reported that nities to allow for lower cost energy entre- (B) reliance on logging and collection of 45,067 fires have burned in the Amazon River preneurship; non-timber forest products as major indus- basin and more than 63,000 fires have burned (C) measures to ensure that each Caribbean tries for employment; and in all of Brazil in 2020. government has— (C) the cultivation of nutrients in flood- (8) The removal of trees from the Amazon (i) an independent utility regulator or plain areas for agriculture and areas for River basin has decreased water and nutrient equivalent; which the Amazon Basin is a watershed. uptake, while increasing runoff with greater

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:12 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19AP6.003 S19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE April 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2033 loads of both nitrogen and phosphorus con- (A) amplifying the Brazilian people’s con- (7) renewing support for programs that centrations, deteriorating the quality of cerns— support Amazonian nations, civil society, fresh water, and putting the environment at (i) about climate change and seeking op- and local leaders, including indigenous com- greater risk for disasters like flooding and portunities for cooperative climate action munities, in maintaining critically impor- landslides. through the United States-Brazil bilateral tant conservation efforts to protect and re- (9) The Government of Brazil has histori- relationship; and store the Amazon River basin ecosystem; cally recognized the negative repercussions (ii) with Brazil’s management and land use and of deforestation via processes like clear cut- conversion policies affecting the Amazon (8) supporting efforts by subnational gov- ting, which had facilitated Brazil’s establish- River basin; ernments and the private sector to advance ment and maintenance of numerous success- (B) reinforcing United States’ support for sustainable development and reduce defor- ful conservation policies and payments for the important role civil society is playing to estation in the Amazon region. keep the public informed about the impor- environmental service programs, such as— SEC. 508. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING RE- (A) Reducing Emissions from Deforestation tance of Amazon conservation, particularly NEWABLE ENERGY IN INDONESIA. and Forest Degradation projects, such as the as it relates to regulating carbon in the It is the sense of Congress that— Juma project in Amazonas and the Surui Earth’s atmosphere; and (1) cooperation on the development and de- project in Acre and subnational-scale pro- (C) offering support for efforts to combat ployment of renewable energy technologies gram in Acre and Mato Grosso, which seek fires in the Amazon River basin that are ex- should be a priority in relations between the to reduce global warming by stopping emis- acerbating Brazil’s environmental crisis; and United States and Indonesia and the top pri- sions related to deforestation; (3) the Secretary of the Treasury should ority in the countries’ energy diplomacy; (B) jurisdictional programs involving the provide financial and technical assistance to (2) it is in the interest of United States to collaboration of several groups, including combat wildfires burning across the Brazil, support the growth of Indonesia’s renewable farmers, government officials, businesses, including in the Amazon River basin. energy sector in environmentally and so- and nongovernmental organizations, to (c) POLICY STATEMENT.—The Secretary of cially responsible ways that— achieve consensus on sustainability mile- State shall elevate bilateral engagements (A) reduce reliance on fossil fuels in ways stones; around cooperation and peer-to-peer ac- countability on Brazil’s climate action com- that do not increase pressure on the land (C) the Amazon Fund, which is primarily mitments by— sector or increase land-based emissions; funded by the Government of Norway to im- (1) supporting the efforts of the Govern- (B) mitigate greenhouse gas emissions; plement payments for forest conservation ment of Brazil to increase sustainable devel- (C) provide economic opportunities; and activities; and opment of the Amazon region, including by (D) improve the climate security of Indo- (D) the Bolsa Floresta program in the Bra- strengthening environmental enforcement nesia; zilian state of Amazonas, which pays land- and ending illegal deforestation; (3) the United States, through the Bureau owners and communities to help protect for- (2) encouraging the Government of Brazil of Energy Resources of the Department of est areas. to enforce its conservation laws, which in- State, the United States International De- (10) United States and multilateral co- clude— velopment Finance Corporation, the Depart- operation efforts to protect and restore the (A) restoring the responsibility of man- ment of Energy, the Export-Import Bank of Amazon have yielded significant beneficial aging indigenous reserves and the demarca- the United States, the International Trade impacts, such as— tion of lands back to indigenous peoples; Administration, and the United States Agen- (A) the reduction of deforestation by more (B) deescalating violence against indige- cy for International Development, should en- than 80 percent; and nous peoples, prosecuting individuals and en- courage private sector investment in and fi- (B) the World Bank’s establishment of tities that threaten or harm indigenous peo- nancing for the development and deployment more than 25 percent of the areas protected ples or communities, and maintain the Na- of renewable power sources in Indonesia; from correspondence. tional Indian Foundation; (4) the United States should— (11) The UNESCO World Heritage site (C) addressing activities that increase de- (A) support and encourage Indonesia to verifies the importance of the Amazon River forestation rates in the Amazon basin, which pursue ambitious growth from solar and basin being one of the richest areas in the include— wind sources of energy generation; and planet in terms of biodiversity, ecological (i) curtailing indigenous people’s land (B) provide technical assistance to the and biological processes. Deforestation and rights; and Government of Indonesia and subnational potential new policies could harmfully limit (ii) unsustainable cattle ranching, soy bean authorities on regulatory reforms and ad- its natural resources if their benefits are not farming, mining, hydropower dam construc- dressing other barriers to deployment of re- taken into serious consideration. tion, and highway construction activities; newable energy; and (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of (D) threatening to degrade Brazil’s carbon (5) it is in the interest of United States re- Congress that— emissions reductions commitments that are frigeration and refrigerant production indus- (1) the President should— heavily based upon the conservation of Bra- tries to help serve Indonesia’s increased de- (A) engage with the Government of Brazil, zil’s rainforests; and mand for refrigeration and air conditioning, through bilateral and multilateral efforts, on (E) addressing challenges for civil society and the adoption of the Kigali Amendment its Amazon development and deforestation to operate, oversee, and advocate for the to the Montreal Protocol, is driving innova- policies, in support of the Brazilian people’s continued conservation and restoration of tion and investments in next-generation re- and the private sector’s interest in con- the Amazon River basin; frigeration equipment and refrigerants in In- serving the Amazon rainforest; (3) encouraging, to the maximum extent donesia. (B) promote stewardship and conservation practicable, the Government of Brazil to de- policies that support sustainable economic velop and deliver ambitious pledges to re- TITLE VI—WOMEN AND CLIMATE CHANGE growth activities in the Amazon River basin; duce greenhouse gas emissions under the ACT (C) consider the Government of Brazil’s Paris Agreement, while holding Brazil ac- SEC. 601. SHORT TITLE. management and land use conversion of the countable for delivering on its commit- This title may be cited as the ‘‘Women and Amazon River basin policies when assessing, ments; Climate Change Act’’. negotiating, or developing new bilateral (4) supporting the voice of Brazilian civil agreements with Brazil, including trade society and the role civil society plays in ad- SEC. 602. FINDINGS. agreements, or engaging in relevant inter- vancing civil society’s efforts to protect Bra- Congress makes the following findings: national forums; zil’s natural resources and helping ensure (1) Women in the United States and around (D) in the spirit of Brazil’s leadership civil society’s abilities to operate, oversee, the world are— hosting the 1992 Rio Summit, which led to and advocate for the continued conservation (A) the linchpin of families and commu- the establishment of the UNFCCC, urge the and restoration of the Amazon River basin; nities; and Government of Brazil to enhance the ambi- (5) advancing the rights and protections of (B) often the first to feel the immediate tion of Brazil’s efforts to mitigate green- indigenous peoples whose communities, well- and adverse effects of social, environmental, house gas emissions; and being, and opportunities for economic and economic stresses on their families and (E) encourage the Government of Brazil, growth are frequently put at risk by defor- communities. through bilateral and multilateral efforts, to estation, extractive industries, commercial (2) The United Nations has recognized, as a immediately work proactively to address cli- scale agriculture, and hydropower dam con- central organizing principle for its work, mate change and to promote low carbon and struction; that ‘‘no enduring solution to society’s most sustainable economic development; (6) listening to and engaging with the peo- threatening social, economic and political (2) the United States Ambassador to Brazil ple of Brazil on their country’s commitments problems can be found without the full par- should immediately engage with the Govern- to advancing conservation efforts in the ticipation, and the full empowerment, of the ment of Brazil to support improvements to Amazon River basin that allow for sustain- world’s women.’’. stewardship efforts of the Amazon rainforest able economic growth, while protecting the (3) The United Nations Development Pro- and to assist with urgent efforts to combat Amazon rainforest and Amazon River basin’s gramme’s Human Development Report 2013 fires burning across the Amazon River basin important and unique resources despite the predicted that the number of people living in by— proposed changes; extreme poverty could increase by up to

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FEDERAL INTERAGENCY WORKING (A) slow onset effects of climate change, knowledge to promote, plan, and execute ac- GROUP ON WOMEN AND CLIMATE such as sea level rise, increasing tempera- tivities to enhance communities’ climate CHANGE. tures, water scarcity, and drought; and change adaption and resilience capacities, (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established (B) severe weather events and floods, which women often have insufficient resources, are in the Department of State the Federal can lead to reduced agricultural produc- not empowered to take such actions, and are Interagency Working Group on Women and tivity, food insecurity, and increased disease. often excluded from leadership and decision- Climate Change. (5) Climate change— making processes. (b) CHAIRPERSON.—The Ambassador-at- (A) exacerbates issues of resource scarcity (15) Women have a multiplier effect be- Large, or the Special Coordinator, shall and lack of accessibility to primary natural cause women use their income and resources, serve as the chairperson of the Working resources, forest resources, and arable land when given the necessary tools, to increase Group. for food production; the well-being of their children and families, (c) MEMBERSHIP.— (B) contributes to increased tension and in- playing a critical role in reducing food inse- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Working Group shall stability, particularly in countries and re- curity, poverty, and socioeconomic effects of be composed of a senior-level representative gions with poor or weak governance systems; climate change. from each of the Federal agencies and bu- and (16) Women are often underrepresented in reaus and offices of the Department of State (C) increases the workload and stresses on the development and formulation of policy described in paragraph (2), as selected by the women farmers, who are estimated to regarding mitigation and adaptation to cli- head of the respective agency or subagency. produce nearly 50 percent of the food con- mate change, even though women are often (2) FEDERAL AGENCIES.—The Federal agen- sumed in most developing countries, which in the best position to provide and consult cies and bureaus and offices of the Depart- exacerbates food insecurity. on adaptive strategies. ment of State described in this paragraph (6) Women will disproportionately face SEC. 603. DEFINITIONS. are— harmful impacts from climate change, par- In this title: (A) the Department of State, including— ticularly in poor and developing countries in (1) AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE.—The term which women regularly assume increased re- (i) the Office of Global Women’s Issues; ‘‘Ambassador-at-Large’’ means the Ambas- sponsibility for— (ii) the Office of Civil Rights; sador-at-Large for the Office of Global Wom- (A) growing the family’s food; (iii) the Bureau of Oceans and Inter- en’s Issues of the Department of State. (B) collecting water, fuel, and other re- national Environmental and Scientific Af- sources; (2) CLIMATE-DISPLACED PERSON.—The term fairs; (C) earning money; and ‘‘climate-displaced person’’ means any per- (iv) the Bureau of Population, Refugees, (D) sending remittances. son who, for reasons of sudden or progressive and Migration; (7) Epidemics, such as malaria and Zika, change in the environment that adversely af- (v) the Bureau of Democracy, Human are expected to worsen and spread due to fects his or her life or living conditions— Rights, and Labor; and variations in climate, putting women and (A) is obliged to leave his or her habitual (vi) the Bureau of International Organiza- girls (especially those who are pregnant, who home, either within his or her country of na- tion Affairs; are lactating, or who hope to become preg- tionality or in another country; (B) the United States Agency for Inter- nant) and children without access to preven- (B) is in need of a durable resettlement so- national Development; tion and medical services at risk. lution; and (C) the Centers for Disease Control and (8) The direct and indirect effects of cli- (C) whose government cannot or will not Prevention; mate change have a disproportionate impact provide such durable resettlement solution. (D) the Environmental Protection Agency; on marginalized women, including refugees, (3) DISPARATE IMPACT.—The term ‘‘dis- (E) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric displaced persons, migrants, religious, ra- parate impact’’ refers to the historical and Administration; cial, or ethnic minorities, adolescent girls, ongoing impacts of the pattern and practice (F) the National Institutes of Health; lesbian and trans women, women living in of discrimination in employment, education, (G) the National Science Foundation; poverty, and women and girls with disabil- housing, banking, health, and nearly every (H) the Council on Environmental Quality; ities and those infected with HIV. other aspect of life in the economy, society, and (9) Conflict has a disproportionate impact or culture that have an adverse impact on (I) the Millennium Challenge Corporation. on the most vulnerable communities and minorities, women, or other protected (3) REPRESENTATIVES OF ADDITIONAL AGEN- populations, including women, and can be ex- groups, regardless of whether such practices CIES.—The Ambassador-at-Large, or the Spe- acerbated in regions of the world with chang- were motivated by discriminatory intent. cial Coordinator, may request the participa- ing or harsher climates, leading to migra- (4) ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTERS.—The term tion of representatives of other relevant tion, forced displacement, and conflicts over ‘‘environmental disasters’’ means specific agencies or departments on a limited-time scarce natural resources, including land and events caused by human activity that result basis. water. in seriously negative effects on the environ- (d) FUNCTIONS.—The Working Group shall— (10) Internally displaced, refugee, and ment. (1) coordinate and integrate the develop- stateless women and girls face extreme vio- (5) SPECIAL COORDINATOR.—The term ‘‘Spe- ment of all policies and activities of the Fed- lence and threats, including— cial Coordinator’’ means the senior coordi- eral Government relating to— (A) being forced to exchange sex for food nator appointed pursuant to section 607(c). (A) combating the effects of climate and humanitarian supplies; (6) WORKING GROUP.—The term ‘‘Working change on women in the national and inter- (B) being at increased risk of gender-based Group’’ means the Federal Interagency national sphere; and violence, sexual exploitation, and abuse; Working Group on Women and Climate (B) improving the response and strategy of (C) reduced access to services and care; and Change established under section 605. the Federal Government to fight climate (D) increased risk for contracting HIV or SEC. 604. STATEMENT OF POLICY. change for the security of the United States sexually-transmitted infections, having an (a) IN GENERAL.—It is the policy of the and the international community; unplanned pregnancy, and experiencing poor United States, in partnership with affected (2) allow each member of the Working reproductive health countries, donor country governments, inter- Group to act as a representative for the (11) Climate change is predicted to lead to national financial institutions, international Working Group within the Federal depart- increasing frequency and intensity of ex- nongovernmental organizations, multilat- ment or agency of such member to facilitate treme weather conditions, precipitating the eral organizations, and civil society groups, implementation of the Working Group poli- occurrence of natural disasters around the especially those led by women— cies within such department or agency; globe. (1) to combat the leading causes of climate (3) ensure that all relevant Federal depart- (12) The relocation and death of women as change; ments and agencies comply with appropriate a result of climate change-related disasters (2) to mitigate the effects of climate guidelines, policies, and directives from the often has devastating impacts on social sup- change on women and girls; and Working Group pertaining to issues and re- port networks, family ties, and the coping (3) to elevate the participation of women in sponsibilities related to climate change and capacity of families and communities. policy, program, and community decision- women; (13) The ability of women to adapt to cli- making processes with respect to climate (4) ensure that Federal departments or mate change is constrained by underlying change. agencies, State governments, and relevant gender inequality, including a lack of— (b) IMPLEMENTATION.—The policy described congressional committees, in consultation (A) economic freedoms; in subsection (a) shall be carried out by— with nongovernmental organizations and (B) property, land tenure, and inheritance (1) establishing the Federal Interagency policy experts in the field and State and rights; Working Group on Women and Climate local government officials who administer or

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:12 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19AP6.003 S19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE April 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2035 direct policy for programs relating to cli- (4) implementing balanced gender partici- (a), the Senior Coordinator shall submit an mate change and women— pation to avoid reinforcing binary roles, es- implementation plan and budget for the (A) have access to, receive, and appro- pecially among individuals from the commu- strategy to the appropriate congressional priately disseminate best practices in the ad- nities most impacted, in climate change ad- committees. ministration of such programs; aptation and mitigation efforts, including in (e) ASSISTANCE AND CONSULTATION.—The (B) have adequate resources to maximize governance and diplomatic positions within Senior Coordinator shall assist and provide the public awareness of such programs; the United States Government; consultation to the Secretary of State in (C) increase the reach of such programs; (5) working at the local, national, and preventing and responding to the effects of (D) collect and share relevant data, includ- international levels, including with individ- climate change on women globally. ing sex and age disaggregated data; and uals, families, and communities, to prevent (f) UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOP- (E) issue relevant guidance; and and respond to the effects of climate change MENT GOALS THROUGH AND BEYOND 2030.—The (5) identify and disseminate best practices on women; United Nations Sustainable Development to each relevant Federal department and (6) systematically integrating and coordi- Goals listed in this subsection are— agency regarding how to improve the collec- nating efforts to prevent and respond to the (1) ending poverty in all its forms every- tion of data relevant to the disparate impact effects of climate change on women inter- where; of climate change on women (especially nationally into United States foreign policy (2) ending hunger, achieving food security marginalized women), including— and foreign assistance programs; and improved nutrition, and promoting sus- (A) unpaid and paid care work; (7) investing in research on climate change tainable agriculture; (B) access to decent work opportunities; through appropriate Federal departments or (3) ensuring healthy lives and promoting (C) community advocacy, activism, and agencies and funding of university and inde- well-being for all and at all ages; representation; pendent research groups on the various (4) ensuring inclusive, equitable, and qual- (D) access to education for women and causes and effects of climate change; ity education and promoting lifelong learn- girls; (8) developing and implementing gender- ing opportunities for all; (E) access to comprehensive health care, sensitive frameworks in policies to address (5) achieving gender equality and empow- including reproductive health and rights; climate change that account for the specific ering all women and girls; (F) participation in professional trades, in- impacts of climate change on women; (6) ensuring the availability and sustain- cluding agriculture; (9) developing policies to support women able management of water and sanitation for (G) rights and access to resources, such as who are particularly vulnerable to the im- all; land, financial services and credit, training, pacts of climate change to prepare for, build (7) ensuring access to affordable, reliable, and tools and equipment; their resilience to, and adapt to such im- sustainable, and modern energy for all; (H) abilities to achieve durable solutions to pacts, including a commitment to increase (8) promoting sustained, inclusive, and sus- displacement, including integration, return, education and training opportunities for tainable economic growth, full and produc- or resettlement; women to develop local resilience plans to tive employment, and decent work for all; (I) food insecurity and desertification; address the effects of climate change; (9) building resilient infrastructure, pro- (J) community infrastructure, multilevel (10) developing and investing in programs, moting inclusive and sustainable industrial- government adaptability, and climate resil- in coordination with the diplomatic missions ization, and fostering innovation; ience; of other countries, that— (10) reducing inequality within and among (K) climate and weather-related crisis re- (A) educate and empower women and girls countries; sponse, including safety from gender-based in the United States and around the world; (11) making cities and human settlements violence; and (B) gather information on how climate inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable; (L) women’s involvement and leadership in change is affecting their lives; and (12) ensuring sustainable consumption and the development of frameworks and policies (C) provide guidance on the needs of their production patterns; for climate resilience. families and communities in the face of cli- (13) taking urgent action to combat cli- (e) CONSULTATION.—The Working Group mate change; mate change and its impacts; may consult and obtain recommendations (11) consulting with representatives of civil (14) conserving and sustainably using the from such independent nongovernmental pol- society, including nongovernmental organi- oceans, seas, and marine resources for sus- icy experts, State and local government offi- zations, community and faith-based organi- tainable development; cials, independent groups and organizations, zations, multilateral organizations, local and (15) protecting, restoring, and promoting or other groups or organizations as the Am- international civil society groups, and local sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, bassador-at-Large, or the Special Coordi- climate change organizations and their bene- sustainably managing forests, combating nator, determines will assist in carrying out ficiaries, that have demonstrated experience desertification, and halting and reversing the mission of the Working Group. in preventing and responding to the effects land degradation and biodiversity loss; (f) FREQUENCY OF MEETINGS.—The Working of climate change on women; (16) promoting peaceful and inclusive soci- Group shall meet not less frequently than (12) supporting and building local capacity quarterly to discuss and develop policies, eties for sustainable development, providing in developing countries, including in govern- projects, and programs referred to in sub- access to justice for all, and building effec- ments at all levels and in nongovernmental section (d). tive, accountable and inclusive institutions organizations (especially women-led organi- at all levels; and SEC. 606. DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION zations), to prevent and respond to the ef- OF STRATEGY AND POLICIES TO (17) strengthening the means of policy im- fects of climate change on women; PREVENT AND RESPOND TO THE EF- plementation and revitalizing the global (13) developing programs to empower FECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON partnership for sustainable development. WOMEN GLOBALLY. women in communities to meaningfully en- (a) INITIAL STRATEGY REQUIRED.—Not later gage in the planning, design, implementa- SEC. 607. CLIMATE CHANGE WITHIN THE OFFICE than 180 days after the date of the enactment tion, and evaluation of strategies to address OF GLOBAL WOMEN’S ISSUES. of this Act, the Ambassador-at-Large, or the climate change while taking into account (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Ambassador-at- Special Coordinator, in consultation with their roles and resources; Large for the Office of Global Women’s the Working Group, shall develop and submit (14) including women in economic develop- Issues of the Department of State shall chair to the appropriate congressional committees ment planning, policies, and practices that the Federal Interagency Working Group on a United States National and International directly improve conditions that result from Women and Climate Change. Strategy to prevent and respond to the ef- climate change; (b) FUNCTIONS.—The Ambassador-at-Large fects of climate change on women. (15) integrating gender analysis in all poli- shall— (b) CONTENTS.—The strategy submitted cies and programs in the United States that (1) direct the activities, policies, programs, under subsection (a) shall include— are globally related to climate change; and and funding of the Department of State re- (1) recognizing the disparate impacts of cli- (16) ensuring that such policies and pro- lating to the effects of climate change on mate change on women and the efforts of grams support women globally to prepare women, including with respect to efforts to women globally to address climate change; for, build resilience for, and adapt to, cli- prevent and respond to those effects; (2) taking effective action— mate change. (2) coordinate closely with the Climate Se- (A) to prevent and respond to climate (c) UPDATES.—The Ambassador-at-Large, curity Coordinator appointed pursuant to change and mitigate the effects of climate or the Special Coordinator, shall— section 1(g) of the State Department Basic change on women around the world; and (1) consult with the Working Group to col- Authorities Act of 1956, as added by section (B) to promote gender equality, economic lect information and feedback; and 102, regarding matters related to climate growth, public health, racial justice, prin- (2) update the strategy and programs to change’s effects on women and related secu- cipled humanitarian access, and human prevent and respond to the effects of climate rity and diplomatic matters and engage- rights; change on women globally, as the Ambas- ments; (3) implementing the United Nations Sus- sador-at-Large, or the Special Coordinator, (3) advise the Secretary of State, the rel- tainable Development Goals listed in sub- considers appropriate. evant heads of other Federal departments section (f) through and beyond 2030 to pre- (d) IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND BUDGET RE- and independent agencies, and other entities vent and respond to the effects of climate QUIRED.—Not later than 60 days after the within the Executive Office of the President, change on women globally; submission of the strategy under subsection regarding the establishment of—

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:12 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19AP6.003 S19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S2036 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 19, 2021 (A) policies, goals, objectives, and prior- through established neighborhoods and I would like to thank my colleagues ities for addressing and combating the ef- cities also had a detrimental impact on who have joined me by cosponsoring fects of climate change on women; and the people who called those places the Reconnecting Communities Act. In (B) mechanisms to improve the effective- home. particular, I am appreciative of the ness, coordination, impact, and outcomes of Blocks of homes were torn down and programs relating to addressing and com- leadership of the junior senator from bating the effects of climate change on vibrant commercial streets razed to Maryland, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, who helped women, in coordination with experts in the make way for new highway construc- to bring this issue to the attention of field, nongovernmental organizations, and tion, often without any input from the the Environment and Public Works foreign governments; and people who actually lived, worked, and Committee last Congress. (4) identify and assist in the resolution of owned businesses there. Many of these I hope that all of my colleagues will any disputes that arise between Federal neighborhoods never fully recovered, join us to advance this important legis- agencies relating to policies and programs to and the highways divided cities, mak- lation, which I will be working to in- address and combat the effects of climate ing it difficult to get from one side to clude in our comprehensive surface change on women or other matters within the other. This stifled economic devel- the responsibility of the Office of Global transportation reauthorization bill this Women’s Issues. opment and opportunity for those who year. (c) SPECIAL COORDINATOR.—The Ambas- were left behind. sador-at-Large may appoint a senior coordi- In the 1950s and 60s, the construction By Mr. THUNE (for himself, Mr. nator as the designee responsible for car- of I–95 through Wilmington, Delaware CRAPO, and Mr. CORNYN): rying out the functions described in sub- resulted in the demolition of homes, S. 1206. A bill to limit the authority section (b). churches, and businesses, and cut off of the Secretary of Labor to modify the (d) BRIEFING AND REPORT.—Not later than neighbors from each other. The ability 180 days after the date of the enactment of pandemic unemployment assistance to easily walk to the store or to program, and for other purposes; to the this Act, and annually thereafter, the Am- church, or to have a sense of commu- bassador-at-Large shall— Committee on Finance. (1) brief the appropriate congressional nity that living in a vibrant city Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask committees regarding— brings, was destroyed for many people unanimous consent that the text of the who lived near that path of the inter- (A) the effects of climate change on bill be printed in the RECORD. women; and state. And this is not unique to Wil- There being no objection, the text of (B) the prevention and response strategies, mington. From Baltimore to New Orle- the bill was ordered to be printed in programming, and associated outcomes with ans, cities across the country are grap- the RECORD, as follows: respect to climate change; and pling with what to do with aging inter- (2) submit an assessment of the human and states blighting their neighborhoods. S. 1206 financial resources necessary to carry out The Reconnecting Communities Act Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- this title to the appropriate congressional is designed to address this legacy of resentatives of the United States of America in committees. our highway system by funding Congress assembled, projects that would remove or re- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. By Mr. CARPER (for himself, Mr. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘PUA Eligi- VAN HOLLEN, Mr. CARDIN, Mrs. imagine infrastructure barriers, includ- ing elevated highway overpasses and bility Clarification Act of 2021’’. GILLIBRAND, Mr. PADILLA, Mr. SEC. 2. PANDEMIC UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE. WARNOCK, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. highways that were built below grade. The bill would authorize $15 billion (a) AMENDMENTS.—Section 2102(a)(3) of the SCHUMER, and Mr. COONS): CARES Act (15 U.S.C. 9021(a)(3)) is amend- S. 1202. A bill to establish a program over the next five years to establish a ed— to improve community connectivity by new federal grant program at the De- (1) in subparagraph (A)(ii)(I)— identifying and removing or mitigating partment of Transportation to help (A) in item (ii), by adding ‘‘or’’ at the end; infrastructural barriers that create ob- States and local entities with planning, and stacles to mobility or economic devel- construction and local capacity build- (B) by striking item (kk); and opment or expose the community to ing. Specifically, it would do the fol- (2) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking ‘‘through (kk)’’ and inserting ‘‘through (jj)’’. pollution and other health and safety lowing: First, the bill would provide grants (b) REPEAL OF GUIDANCE.— risks, and for other purposes; to the to local and Tribal governments, Met- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Labor Committee on Environment and Public ropolitan Planning Organizations and shall rescind the guidance entitled, Ex- Works. panded Eligibility Provisions for the Pan- non-profits, to help foster a greater ca- Mr. CARPER. Mr. President, I want demic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Pro- pacity for local communities to par- to share with my colleagues some in- gram, issued on February 25, 2021. ticipate in the planning and decision- formation regarding the Reconnecting (2) REPAYMENT NOT REQUIRED.— making process for transportation and Communities Act, a bill that I have in- (A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in economic development projects. This subparagraph (B), in the case of an indi- troduced today along with my col- would help to ensure that new projects vidual who received pandemic unemploy- leagues Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. CARDIN, meet local needs. ment assistance amounts pursuant to the Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. PADILLA, Mr. Second, it would provide grants for guidance described in paragraph (1) before WARNOCK, Mr. SCHUMER and Mr. COONS. planning and feasibility studies, in- the date of enactment of this Act, the indi- This legislation would address the leg- cluding studies to look at the effect of vidual shall not be required to repay the acy of highway construction built amounts. a project on traffic and congestion, ac- (B) EXCEPTION.—Subparagraph (A) shall through communities, especially cessibility and equity. through low-income communities and not apply to any individual who, as of the Third, it would provide grants to date of enactment of this Act, was approved communities of color, which divided carry out construction projects that to receive compensation amounts pursuant neighborhoods and erected barriers to would either remove a highway infra- to the guidance described in paragraph (1)(A) mobility and opportunity. This legisla- structure barrier, or re-envision or ret- but had not yet received the amounts. tion implements a central piece of rofit the existing structure to improve President Biden’s American Jobs Plan, mobility across it. This includes cap- By Mr. DURBIN (for himself and which calls for new Federal funding to ping a highway like I–95 in Wil- Ms. DUCKWORTH): address the need to remove infrastruc- mington. or transforming a highway S. 1211. A bill to establish the ture barriers in communities that have into an at-grade roadway as has been Cahokia Mounds Mississippian Culture been historically disadvantaged and envisioned in other States. National Historic Park in Collinsville, disconnected. As communities across the Nation Illinois, Monroe, Madison, and St. Clair The construction of our interstate are beginning to reimagine their down- Counties, Illinois, and St. Louis City highway system throughout the 20th towns to provide more sustainable and County, Missouri, and for other pur- Century had many positive aspects. It equitable access, this bill will support poses; to the Committee on Energy and facilitated commerce and travel from local efforts to reconnect and revitalize Natural Resources. coast to coast and connected our areas that were harmed by the con- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask urban, suburban and rural areas. How- struction of the Interstate Highway unanimous consent that the text of the ever, the construction of highways System. bill be printed in the RECORD.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:12 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19AP6.003 S19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE April 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2037 There being no objection, the text of (ii) chapters 1003 and 3201 of title 54, United (4) The COVID–19 pandemic has accelerated the bill was ordered to be printed in States Code. trends in automation, with 43 percent of the RECORD, as follows: (2) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.— businesses in the World Economic Forum’s (A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may enter Future of Jobs survey indicating they plan S. 1211 into cooperative agreements with the States to reduce their workforce as a result of tech- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- and political subdivisions of the States, in- nology integration. resentatives of the United States of America in stitutions of higher education, nonprofit or- (5) Strong Federal investment in expanding Congress assembled, ganizations, Indian Tribes, and individuals— training services for workers whose jobs may SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. (i) to identify, interpret, and restore na- be lost due to automation could prepare the This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Cahokia tionally significant historical or cultural United States workforce to better adapt to Mounds Mississippian Culture National His- and natural resources relating to the life of changes in the labor market and enter into torical Park Act’’. the Mississippian Culture within the bound- skilled positions in technologically oriented SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. aries of the historical park, subject to the occupations and industries. In this Act: condition that such an agreement shall pro- (6) A focus on preparing the workforce of (1) HISTORICAL PARK.—The term ‘‘historical vide for reasonable public access; and the United States for jobs that utilize ad- park’’ means the Cahokia Mounds Mississip- (ii) to conduct research relating to the vanced technologies could grow wages, in- pian Culture National Historical Park estab- Mississippian Culture. crease economic productivity, and boost the lished by section 3(a). (B) COST-SHARING.— competitiveness of the United States. (2) MAP.—The term ‘‘map’’ means the map (i) FEDERAL SHARE.—The Federal share of SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. entitled ‘‘Cahokia Mounds Mississippian Cul- the total cost of any activity carried out In this Act: ture National Historical Park, Boundary’’, under this paragraph shall be not more than (1) AUTOMATION.—The term ‘‘automation’’ numbered CMMC–NHP–107, and dated 05–31– 50 percent. means a device, process, or system that func- 2019. (ii) FORM OF NON-FEDERAL SHARE.—The tions without continuous input from an op- (3) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ non-Federal share of the cost of carrying out erator, including— means the Secretary of the Interior. an activity under this paragraph may be in (A) advanced technologies, such as— (4) STATES.—The term ‘‘States’’ means the the form of— (i) data collection, classification proc- States of Illinois and Missouri. (I) in-kind contributions; or essing, and analytics; and SEC. 3. CAHOKIA MOUNDS MISSISSIPPIAN CUL- (II) goods or services fairly valued. (ii) 3–D printing, digital design and simula- TURE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK, (e) GENERAL MANAGEMENT PLAN.— tion, and digital manufacturing; ILLINOIS AND MISSOURI. (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 3 years (B) robotics, including collaborative robot- (a) ESTABLISHMENT.— after the date on which funds are made avail- ics, and worker augmentation technology; (1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2), (C) autonomous vehicle technology; or in order to preserve and interpret for the able to carry out this section, the Secretary (D) autonomous machinery technology. benefit of present and future generations the shall prepare a general management plan for (2) DISLOCATED WORKER.—The term ‘‘dis- historical, cultural, and natural resources the historical park in accordance with sec- located worker’’ has the meaning given the associated with the life of the Mississippian tion 100502 of title 54, United States Code. term in section 3 of the Workforce Innova- Culture and to preserve access for Native (2) CONSULTATION.—In preparing the gen- tion and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102). American spiritual practices and expres- eral management plan under paragraph (1), (3) IN-DEMAND INDUSTRY SECTOR OR OCCUPA- sions, there is established, as a unit of the the Secretary shall consult with— TION.—The term ‘‘in-demand industry sector National Park System, the Cahokia Mounds (A) the States and political subdivisions of or occupation’’ has the meaning given the Mississippian Culture National Historical the States; term in section 3 of that Act. Park in— (B) institutions of higher education; (4) INTEGRATED EDUCATION AND TRAINING.— (A) Collinsville, Illinois; (C) nonprofit organizations; The term ‘‘integrated education and train- (B) Monroe, Madison, and St. Clair Coun- (D) Indian Tribes; and ing’’ has the meaning given the term in sec- ties, Illinois; and (E) other affected individuals and entities, tion 203 of that Act (29 U.S.C. 3272). (C) St. Louis City County, Missouri. including— (5) ELIGIBLE PARTNERSHIP.—The term ‘‘eli- (2) DETERMINATION BY SECRETARY.—The (i) the Illinois Department of Natural Re- gible partnership’’ means an industry or sec- historical park shall not be established until sources; tor partnership, as defined in section 3 of the date on which the Secretary determines (ii) the Osage Tribe; and that Act, except that— that a sufficient quantity of land, or inter- (iii) the HeartLands Conservancy. (A) for purposes of applying paragraph ests in land, has been acquired in accordance --- (26)(A)(iii) of that section, the term ‘‘institu- with subsection (c) to constitute a manage- By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. tion of higher education’’ has the meaning able unit. WARNOCK, and Ms. CORTEZ given the term in section 101 of the Higher (3) NOTICE.—Not later than 30 days after MASTO): Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001); and the date on which the Secretary acquires S. 1212. A bill to address the needs of (B) the partnership shall include, in addi- sufficient land under subsection (c) to workers in industries likely to be im- tion to the representatives described in achieve compliance with paragraph (2), the pacted by rapidly evolving tech- clauses (i) through (iii) of paragraph (26)(A) Secretary shall publish in the Federal Reg- nologies; to the Committee on Health, ister a notice of the establishment of the his- of that section, representatives of— torical park. Education, Labor, and Pensions. (i) a State workforce development board or a local workforce development board; and (4) AVAILABILITY OF MAP.—The map shall Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask be on file and available for public inspection unanimous consent that the text of the (ii) an economic development organization. in the appropriate offices of the National bill be printed in the RECORD. (6) GAO STUDY ON AUTOMATION.—The term Park Service. There being no objection, the text of ‘‘GAO study on automation’’ means the (b) BOUNDARY.—The boundary of the his- the bill was ordered to be printed in study on automation conducted by the Comptroller General of the United States, as torical park shall be the boundary as de- the RECORD, as follows: directed in House Report 116–450 (incor- picted on the map. S. 1212 (c) LAND ACQUISITION.— porated in the explanatory statement re- (1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2), Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- garding the Consolidated Appropriations the Secretary may acquire land and interests resentatives of the United States of America in Act, 2021 (Public Law 116–260) in accordance in land within the boundary of the historical Congress assembled, with section 4 of such Act). park by— SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. (7) LOCAL AND STATE WORKFORCE DEVELOP- (A) donation; This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Investing in MENT BOARDS.—The terms ‘‘local workforce (B) purchase from a willing seller with do- Tomorrow’s Workforce Act of 2021’’. development board’’ and ‘‘State workforce nated or appropriated funds; or SEC. 2. FINDINGS. development board’’ have the meanings (C) exchange. Congress makes the following findings: given the terms ‘‘local board’’ and ‘‘State (2) LIMITATION.—Any land owned by the (1) In 2014, the United States spent just 0.1 board’’, respectively, in section 3 of the States or a political subdivision of 1 of the percent of the Nation’s Gross Domestic Prod- Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act States may be acquired only by donation. uct on labor market policies, less than half (29 U.S.C. 3102). (d) ADMINISTRATION.— of what the United States spent on labor (8) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall ad- market policies 30 years ago. means the Secretary of Labor. minister the historical park in accordance (2) The number of workers receiving feder- (9) TRAINING SERVICES.—The term ‘‘train- with— ally supported training has declined in the ing services’’ means training services de- (A) this section; and past 3 decades as advances in technology scribed in section 134(c)(3)(D) of that Act (29 (B) the laws generally applicable to units have simultaneously shifted labor market U.S.C. 3174(c)(3)(D)). of the National Park System, including— demand over time. SEC. 4. GRANTS TO IMPROVE TRAINING FOR (i) sections 100101(a), 100751(a), 100752, (3) Job losses from automation are more WORKERS IMPACTED BY AUTOMA- 100753, and 102101 of title 54, United States likely to impact women, people of color, and TION. Code; and workers making less than $40,000 annually. (a) GRANTS AUTHORIZED.—

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(1) IN GENERAL.—From the amounts appro- (4) eligible partnerships with a plan to de- (2) in clause (xii), by striking the period priated under subsection (g) and beginning velop a shared training curriculum that can and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and after the earlier of the date of submission of be used across local and regional networks of (3) by adding at the end the following: the GAO study on automation or October 1, employers and training providers. ‘‘(xiii) training programs for individuals 2022, the Secretary of Labor shall award (d) USE OF FUNDS.—An eligible partnership who are, or are likely to become, dislocated grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible that receives a grant under this section shall workers as a result of automation, including partnerships to support demonstration and use the grant funds for 1 or more of the fol- activities that prepare the individuals for oc- pilot projects relating to the training needs lowing: cupations in the technology sector.’’. of workers who are, or are likely to become, (1) Providing training services under the (b) NATIONAL DISLOCATED WORKER dislocated workers as a result of automation. demonstration or pilot project, which may GRANTS.—Section 170 of the Workforce Inno- (2) DURATION.—A grant awarded under this include training services that prepare work- vation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3225) is section shall be for a period not to exceed 4 ers for in-demand industry sectors or occupa- amended— years. tions. (1) in subsection (b)(1)(A), by inserting ‘‘ad- (3) USE OF REPORT.—The Secretary shall (2) Providing assistance for employers in vances in automation technology,’’ before use the GAO study on automation to inform developing a staff position for an individual ‘‘plant closures,’’; and the grant program carried out under this who will be responsible for supporting train- (2) by adding at the end the following: section. ing services provided under the grant. ‘‘(e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— (3) Purchasing equipment or technology (b) APPLICATIONS.— In addition to any funds reserved under sec- necessary for training services provided (1) IN GENERAL.—To be eligible to receive a tion 132(a)(2)(A) to carry out this section, under paragraph (1). grant under this section, an eligible partner- there are authorized to be appropriated to (4) Providing job search and other transi- ship shall submit an application to the Sec- carry out this section $40,000,000 for each of tional assistance to workers in industries retary at such time, in such manner, and fiscal years 2022 through 2026.’’. with high rates of job loss. containing such information as the Sec- (5) Providing a training stipend to workers f retary shall reasonably require. for training services. (2) CONTENTS.—Each application submitted SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS (6) Providing integrated education and under paragraph (1) shall include a descrip- training. --- tion of the demonstration or pilot project to (e) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after an be completed with the grant funds, which de- eligible partnership’s completion of a dem- SENATE RESOLUTION 164—EX- scription shall include— onstration or pilot project supported under PRESSING THE SENSE OF THE (A) a description of the members of the eli- this section, the eligible partnership shall SENATE THAT THE NUMBER OF gible partnership who will be involved in the prepare and submit to the Secretary a report JUSTICES OF THE SUPREME demonstration or pilot program and the regarding— COURT OF THE UNITED STATES services each member will provide; (1) the number of workers who received SHOULD REMAIN AT 9 (B) a description of the training services training services through the demonstration that will be available to individuals partici- or pilot project, disaggregated by type of Mr. DAINES (for himself, Mr. pating in the demonstration or pilot project, training service and the age, gender, and LANKFORD, and Mr. RUBIO) submitted which may include— race of the workers; the following resolution; which was re- (i) a plan to train dislocated workers from (2) the number of such workers who suc- ferred to the Committee on the Judici- industries likely to be impacted by automa- cessfully transitioned into a new position ary: tion and transition the workers into region- following completion of the training serv- ally in-demand industry sectors or occupa- ices; S. RES. 164 tions; and (3) the number of individuals who success- Whereas the first section of the Act enti- (ii) a plan to partner with local businesses fully transitioned into an in-demand indus- tled ‘‘An Act to amend the Judicial System to retrain, upskill, and re-deploy workers try sector or occupation following comple- of the United States’’, approved April 10, 1869 within an industry as an alternative to lay- tion of the training services; (commonly known as the ‘‘Judiciary Act of offs; (4) annual earnings data for individuals 1869’’) (16 Stat. 44; chapter 22), states that (C) a plan to provide workers with tech- who have completed training services ‘‘the Supreme Court of the United States nology-based skills training, which may in- through the demonstration or pilot project; shall hereafter consist of the Chief Justice of clude training to provide skills related to (5) the percentage of individuals described the United States and eight associate jus- coding, systems engineering, or information in paragraph (4) who are in education or tices’’; technology security, in addition to other training activities, or in employment, during Whereas the Supreme Court of the United skills; and the second quarter after exit from the train- States has consisted of a Chief Justice and 8 (D) a description of the goals that the eli- ing services; associate Justices for 152 years; gible partnership intends to achieve to (6) the percentage of individuals described Whereas previous attempts to increase the upskill workers and prepare them for in-de- in paragraph (4) who are in education or number of justices on the Supreme Court of mand industry sectors or occupations. training activities, or in employment, during the United States have been rejected and (c) PRIORITIES.—In awarding grants under the fourth quarter after exit from the train- widely condemned by individuals of both po- this section, the Secretary shall give pri- ing services; and litical parties; ority to— (7) any practices used by the partnership Whereas, in 1937, when former President (1) eligible partnerships that are located in that should be considered best practices with Franklin Delano Roosevelt proposed the Ju- an area with a high concentration of— respect to training workers in industries dicial Procedures Reform Bill of 1937, a bill (A) industries with a higher likelihood of that have, or are expected to have, high that sought to expand the number of justices being impacted by automation; or rates of job loss as a result of automation. on the Supreme Court of the United States (B) industries included in in-demand indus- (f) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.—An eligible from 9 justices to 15 Justices, he was harshly try sectors, as determined under subpara- partnership that receives a grant under this criticized by both parties and his own Vice graphs (A)(i) and (B) of section 3(23) of the section shall use the grant funds in a manner President, John Nance Garner; that is consistent with the labor standards Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Whereas, the 1937 Senate Judiciary Com- and protections described in section 181 of (29 U.S.C. 3102(23)); mittee report, in response to the Court-pack- the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity (2) eligible partnerships— ing plan by President Roosevelt, decried the Act (29 U.S.C. 3241) and nondiscrimination (A) with a plan to provide incumbent work- plan as ‘‘a needless, futile, and utterly dan- provisions described in section 188 of such er training— Act (29 U.S.C. 3248). gerous abandonment of constitutional prin- (i) to assist workers in obtaining the skills (g) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— ciple’’, that ‘‘[i]ts ultimate operation would necessary to retain employment or avert There are authorized to be appropriated to be to make this government one of men rath- layoffs; or carry out this section such sums as may be er than one of law’’ and that it was ‘‘a meas- (ii) that allows a worker working for an necessary for the first 5 full fiscal years be- ure, which should be so emphatically re- employer to acquire new skills that allow ginning after the earlier of the date of sub- jected that its parallel will never again be the worker to obtain a higher-skilled or mission of the GAO study on automation or presented to the free representatives of the higher-paid position with such employer; and October 1, 2022. free people of America’’; (B) that partner with local employers that SEC. 5. EXPANSION OF WORKER TRAINING SERV- Whereas, during the Trump Administra- intend to backfill the pre-training positions ICES. tion, Democrats have refused to recognize of the incumbent workers by hiring new (a) ADULT AND DISLOCATED WORKER EM- the legitimacy of nominations made by workers to fill those positions; PLOYMENT AND TRAINING.—Section President Trump to the Supreme Court of (3) eligible partnerships that will provide 134(d)(1)(A) of the Workforce Innovation and the United States and have advocated for workers with a transportation stipend, paid Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3174(d)(1)(A)) is packing the Court with additional justices sick leave, paid family and medical leave, ac- amended— appointed by a future Democrat president; cess to child care services, or other employ- (1) in clause (xi), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the Whereas, in 1983 during a Senate Judiciary ment benefits; or end; Committee hearing, then-Senator Joe Biden

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:12 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19AP6.020 S19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE April 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2039 noted that Court packing was a ‘‘bonehead SEC. 2. FINDINGS. (3) expand public education campaigns idea’’ and ‘‘a terrible, terrible mistake’’ that Congress finds the following: aimed at raising awareness of hate crimes ‘‘put in question for an entire decade the (1) Following the spread of COVID–19 in and reaching victims, that are equally effec- independence of the most significant body— 2020, there has been a dramatic increase in tive for people with disabilities as for people including the Congress, in my view—the hate crimes and violence against Asian- without disabilities. most significant body in this country, the Americans and Pacific Islanders. (b) GUIDANCE RELATING TO COVID–19 PAN- Supreme Court of the United States of Amer- (2) According to a recent report, there were DEMIC.—The Attorney General and the Sec- ica’’; nearly 3,800 reported cases of anti-Asian dis- retary of Health and Human Services, in co- Whereas, in 2005 during a speech on the crimination and incidents related to COVID– ordination with the COVID–19 Health Equity Senate floor, then-Senator Joe Biden praised 19 between March 19, 2020, and February 28, Task Force and community-based organiza- members of the Democrat Party for their 2021, in all 50 States and the District of Co- tions, shall issue guidance aimed at raising ‘‘act of courage’’ in opposing the Court-pack- lumbia. awareness of hate crimes during the COVID– ing plan of President Roosevelt, which he de- (3) During this time frame, race has been 19 pandemic. scribed as a ‘‘power grab’’; cited as the primary reason for discrimina- SEC. 5. JABARA-HEYER NO HATE ACT. Whereas, in 2019, the late Justice Ruth tion, making up over 90 percent of incidents, (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be Bader Ginsburg stated, ‘‘I think it was a bad and the United States condemns and de- cited as the ‘‘Khalid Jabara and Heather idea when President Franklin Roosevelt nounces any and all anti-Asian and Pacific Heyer National Opposition to Hate, Assault, tried to pack the Court’’, and that ‘‘if any- Islander sentiment in any form. and Threats to Equality Act of 2021’’ or the thing would make the Court look partisan, it (4) Roughly 36 percent of these incidents ‘‘Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act’’. would be that’’; took place at a business and more than (b) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- Whereas, in 2021, Justice Stephen Breyer 2,000,000 Asian-American businesses have lowing: urged supporters of court packing to ‘‘think contributed to the diverse fabric of Amer- (1) The incidence of violence known as hate long and hard’’ about undermining the inde- ican life. crimes, or crimes motivated by bias, poses a pendence of the court, noting that it is im- (5) More than 1,900,000 Asian-American and serious national problem. perative the public ‘‘trust that the court is Pacific Islander older adults, particularly (2) According to data obtained by the Fed- guided by legal principle, not politics’’ and those older adults who are recent immi- that ‘‘structural alteration motivated by the eral Bureau of Investigation, the incidence of grants or have limited English proficiency, such violence increased in 2019, the most re- perception of political influence can only may face even greater challenges in dealing feed that latter perception, further eroding cent year for which data is available. with the COVID–19 pandemic, including dis- (3) In 1990, Congress enacted the Hate that trust’’; crimination, economic insecurity, and lan- Whereas the Constitution of the United Crime Statistics Act (Public Law 101–275; 28 guage isolation. U.S.C. 534 note) to provide the Federal Gov- States is based on the principle of separation (6) In the midst of this alarming surge in of powers to provide for checks and balances ernment, law enforcement agencies, and the anti-Asian hate crimes and incidents, a public with data regarding the incidence of on each branch of the Federal Government shooter murdered the following 8 people in and expanding the Supreme Court of the hate crime. The Hate Crime Statistics Act the Atlanta, Georgia region, 7 of whom were and the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, United States purely for political advantage women and 6 of whom were women of Asian threatens the separation of powers and the Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act (division E descent: of Public Law 111–84; 123 Stat. 2835) have en- system of checks and balances established in (A) Xiaojie Tan. the Constitution of the United States; abled Federal authorities to understand and, (B) Daoyou Feng. where appropriate, investigate and prosecute Whereas the Federal judiciary is insulated (C) Delaina Ashley Yaun Gonza´ lez. from political influence through lifetime ap- hate crimes. (D) Paul Andre Michels. (4) A more complete understanding of the pointments and other measures to preserve (E) Soon Chung Park. its independence and an attempt to expand national problem posed by hate crime is in (F) Hyun Jung Grant. the public interest and supports the Federal the Supreme Court of the United States (G) Suncha Kim. purely for political purposes threatens the interest in eradicating bias-motivated vio- (H) Yong Ae Yue. lence referenced in section 249(b)(1)(C) of independence and integrity of the Supreme (7) The people of the United States will al- Court and, thus, the entirety of the judiciary title 18, United States Code. ways remember the victims of these shoot- (5) However, a complete understanding of it oversees; and ings and stand in solidarity with those af- Whereas any attempt to increase the num- the national problem posed by hate crimes is fected by this senseless tragedy and inci- hindered by incomplete data from Federal, ber of justices of the Supreme Court of the dents of hate that have affected the Asian United States or ‘‘pack the Court’’ would un- State, and local jurisdictions through the and Pacific Islander communities. dermine the democratic institutions and de- Uniform Crime Reports program authorized stroy the credibility of the highest court in SEC. 3. REVIEW OF HATE CRIMES. under section 534 of title 28, United States (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 7 days the United States: Now, therefore, be it Code, and administered by the Federal Bu- Resolved, That the Senate opposes any at- after the date of enactment of this Act, the reau of Investigation. tempt to increase the number of justices of Attorney General shall designate an officer (6) Multiple factors contribute to the pro- or employee of the Department of Justice the Supreme Court of the United States or vision of inaccurate and incomplete data re- whose responsibility during the applicable otherwise pack the Court. garding the incidence of hate crime through period shall be to facilitate the expedited re- the Uniform Crime Reports program. A sig- f view of hate crimes (as described in section nificant contributing factor is the quality 249 of title 18, United States Code) and re- AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND and quantity of training that State and local PROPOSED ports of any such crime to Federal, State, local, or Tribal law enforcement agencies. law enforcement agencies receive on the SA 1445. Mr. SCHUMER (for Ms. HIRONO (b) APPLICABLE PERIOD DEFINED.—In this identification and reporting of suspected (for herself, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, section, the term ‘‘applicable period’’ means bias-motivated crimes. and Mr. WARNOCK)) proposed an amendment the period beginning on the date on which (7) The problem of crimes motivated by to the bill S. 937, to facilitate the expedited the officer or employee is designated under bias is sufficiently serious, widespread, and review of COVID–19 hate crimes, and for subsection (a), and ending on the date that is interstate in nature as to warrant Federal fi- other purposes. 1 year after the date on which the emergency nancial assistance to States and local juris- SA 1446. Mr. WARNOCK submitted an period described in subparagraph (B) of sec- dictions. amendment intended to be proposed by him tion 1135(g)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 (8) Federal financial assistance with regard to the bill S. 937, supra; which was ordered to U.S.C. 1320b–5(g)(1)) ends, except that the At- to certain violent crimes motivated by bias lie on the table. torney General may extend such period as enables Federal, State, and local authorities f appropriate. to work together as partners in the inves- SEC. 4. GUIDANCE. tigation and prosecution of such crimes. TEXT OF AMENDMENTS (a) GUIDANCE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGEN- (c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: SA 1445. Mr. SCHUMER (for Ms. CIES.—The Attorney General shall issue guid- (1) HATE CRIME.—The term ‘‘hate crime’’ HIRONO (for herself, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. ance for State, local, and Tribal law enforce- means an act described in section 245, 247, or ment agencies, pursuant to this Act and 249 of title 18, United States Code, or in sec- BLUMENTHAL, and Mr. WARNOCK)) pro- other applicable law, on how to— tion 901 of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 posed an amendment to the bill S. 937, (1) establish online reporting of hate U.S.C. 3631). to facilitate the expedited review of crimes or incidents, and to have online re- (2) PRIORITY AGENCY.—The term ‘‘priority COVID–19 hate crimes, and for other porting that is equally effective for people agency’’ means— purposes; as follows: with disabilities as for people without dis- (A) a law enforcement agency of a unit of Strike all after the first word and insert abilities available in multiple languages as local government that serves a population of the following: determined by the Attorney General; not less than 100,000, as computed by the 1. SHORT TITLE. (2) collect data disaggregated by the pro- Federal Bureau of Investigation; or This Act may be cited as the ‘‘COVID–19 tected characteristics described in section (B) a law enforcement agency of a unit of Hate Crimes Act’’. 249 of title 18, United States Code; and local government that—

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(iv) any other person or entity; (i) IN GENERAL.—In collecting the informa- (4) UNIFORM CRIME REPORTS.—The term (C) the staff members who operate the hot- tion required under subparagraph (A)(i), a ‘‘Uniform Crime Reports’’ means the reports line are trained to be knowledgeable about— State or unit of local government shall re- authorized under section 534 of title 28, (i) applicable Federal, State, and local hate quire each law enforcement agency that re- United States Code, and administered by the crime laws; and ceives funding from a grant or subgrant Federal Bureau of Investigation that com- (ii) local law enforcement resources and awarded to the State or unit of local govern- pile nationwide criminal statistics for use— applicable local support services; and ment under paragraph (2) to submit a semi- (A) in law enforcement administration, op- (D) the hotline is accessible to— annual report to the State or unit of local eration, and management; and (i) individuals with limited English pro- government that includes a summary of the (B) to assess the nature and type of crime ficiency, where appropriate; and law enforcement activities or crime reduc- in the United States. (ii) individuals with disabilities. tion programs conducted by the agency dur- (5) UNIT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT.—The term (3) BEST PRACTICES.—The Attorney General ing the reporting period to prevent, address, ‘‘unit of local government’’ has the meaning shall issue guidance to States on best prac- or otherwise respond to hate crime, particu- given the term in section 901 of title I of the tices for implementing the requirements of larly as those activities or programs relate Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act paragraph (2). to reporting hate crimes through the Uni- of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10251). (f) INFORMATION COLLECTION BY STATES AND form Crime Reports program. (d) REPORTING OF HATE CRIMES.— UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT.— (ii) CONTENTS.—In a report submitted (1) IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS.— (1) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection: under clause (i), a law enforcement agency (A) IN GENERAL.—The Attorney General (A) COVERED AGENCY.—The term ‘‘covered shall, at a minimum, disclose— may make grants to States and units of local agency’’ means— (I) whether the agency has adopted a pol- government to assist the State or unit of (i) a State law enforcement agency; and icy on identifying, investigating, and report- local government in implementing the Na- (ii) a priority agency. ing hate crimes; tional Incident-Based Reporting System, in- (B) ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—The term ‘‘eligible (II) whether the agency has developed a cluding to train employees in identifying entity’’ means— standardized system of collecting, analyzing, and classifying hate crimes in the National (i) a State; or and reporting the incidence of hate crime; Incident-Based Reporting System. (ii) a unit of local government that has a (III) whether the agency has established a (B) PRIORITY.—In making grants under priority agency. unit specialized in identifying, investigating, subparagraph (A), the Attorney General (2) GRANTS.— and reporting hate crimes; shall give priority to States and units of (A) IN GENERAL.—The Attorney General (IV) whether the agency engages in com- local government that develop and imple- may make grants to eligible entities to as- munity relations functions related to hate ment the programs and activities described sist covered agencies within the jurisdiction crime, such as— in subsection (f)(2)(A). of the eligible entity in conducting law en- (aa) establishing a liaison with formal (2) REPORTING.— forcement activities or crime reduction pro- community-based organizations or leaders; (A) COMPLIANCE.— grams to prevent, address, or otherwise re- and (i) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in spond to hate crime, particularly as those (bb) conducting public meetings or edu- clause (ii), in each fiscal year beginning after activities or programs relate to reporting cational forums on the impact of hate crime, the date that is 3 years after the date on hate crimes through the Uniform Crime Re- services available to hate crime victims, and which a State or unit of local government ports program, including— the relevant Federal, State, and local laws first receives a grant under paragraph (1), (i) adopting a policy on identifying, inves- pertaining to hate crime; and the State or unit of local government shall tigating, and reporting hate crimes; (V) the number of hate crime trainings for provide to the Attorney General, through the (ii) developing a standardized system of agency personnel, including the duration of Uniform Crime Reporting system, informa- collecting, analyzing, and reporting the inci- the trainings, conducted by the agency dur- tion pertaining to hate crimes committed in dence of hate crime; ing the reporting period. that jurisdiction during the preceding fiscal (iii) establishing a unit specialized in iden- (4) COMPLIANCE AND REDIRECTION OF year. tifying, investigating, and reporting hate FUNDS.— (ii) EXTENSIONS; WAIVER.—The Attorney crimes; (A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in General— (iv) engaging in community relations func- subparagraph (B), beginning not later than 1 (I) may provide a 120-day extension to a tions related to hate crime prevention and year after the date of this Act, a State or State or unit of local government that is education such as— unit of local government receiving a grant or making good faith efforts to comply with (I) establishing a liaison with formal com- subgrant under paragraph (2) shall comply clause (i); and munity-based organizations or leaders; and with paragraph (3). (II) shall waive the requirements of clause (II) conducting public meetings or edu- (B) EXTENSIONS; WAIVER.—The Attorney (i) if compliance with that subparagraph by cational forums on the impact of hate General— a State or unit of local government would be crimes, services available to hate crime vic- (i) may provide a 120-day extension to a unconstitutional under the constitution of tims, and the relevant Federal, State, and State or unit of local government that is the State or of the State in which the unit of local laws pertaining to hate crimes; and making good faith efforts to collect the in- local government is located, respectively. (v) providing hate crime trainings for agen- formation required under paragraph (3); and (B) FAILURE TO COMPLY.—If a State or unit cy personnel. (ii) shall waive the requirements of para- of local government that receives a grant (B) SUBGRANTS.—A State that receives a graph (3) for a State or unit of local govern- under paragraph (1) fails to substantially grant under subparagraph (A) may award a ment if compliance with that subsection by comply with subparagraph (A) of this para- subgrant to a unit of local government with- the State or unit of local government would graph, the State or unit of local government in the State for the purposes under that sub- be unconstitutional under the constitution shall repay the grant in full, plus reasonable paragraph, except that a unit of local gov- of the State or of the State in which the unit interest and penalty charges allowable by ernment may provide funding from such a of local government is located, respectively. law or established by the Attorney General. subgrant to any law enforcement agency of (g) REQUIREMENTS OF THE ATTORNEY GEN- (e) GRANTS FOR STATE-RUN HATE CRIME the unit of local government. ERAL.— HOTLINES.— (3) INFORMATION REQUIRED OF STATES AND (1) INFORMATION COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS; (1) GRANTS AUTHORIZED.— UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT.— REPORT.—In order to improve the accuracy of (A) IN GENERAL.—The Attorney General (A) IN GENERAL.—For each fiscal year in data regarding the incidence of hate crime shall make grants to States to create State- which a State or unit of local government re- provided through the Uniform Crime Reports run hate crime reporting hotlines. ceives a grant or subgrant under paragraph program, and promote a more complete un- (B) GRANT PERIOD.—A grant made under (2), the State or unit of local government derstanding of the national problem posed by subparagraph (A) shall be for a period of not shall— hate crime, the Attorney General shall— more than 5 years. (i) collect information from each law en- (A) collect and analyze the information (2) HOTLINE REQUIREMENTS.—A State shall forcement agency that receives funding from provided by States and units of local govern- ensure, with respect to a hotline funded by a the grant or subgrant summarizing the law ment under subsection (f) for the purpose of grant under paragraph (1), that— enforcement activities or crime reduction developing policies related to the provision (A) the hotline directs individuals to— programs conducted by the agency to pre- of accurate data obtained under the Hate

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:12 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19AP6.023 S19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE April 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2041 Crime Statistics Act (Public Law 101–275; 28 (3) During this time frame, race has been following Senators to the United U.S.C. 534 note) by the Federal Bureau of In- cited as the primary reason for discrimina- States Holocaust Memorial Council for vestigation; and tion, making up over 90 percent of incidents, the 117th Congress: The Honorable (B) for each calendar year beginning after and the United States condemns and de- MARCO RUBIO of Florida and The Hon- the date of enactment of this Act, publish nounces any and all anti-Asian and Pacific and submit to Congress a report based on the Islander sentiment in any form. orable TIM SCOTT of South Carolina. information collected and analyzed under (4) Roughly 36 percent of these incidents subparagraph (A). took place at a business and more than f (2) CONTENTS OF REPORT.—A report sub- 2,000,000 Asian-American businesses have mitted under paragraph (1) shall include— contributed to the diverse fabric of Amer- MEASURES READ THE FIRST (A) a qualitative analysis of the relation- ican life. ship between— (5) More than 1,900,000 Asian-American and TIME—S. 1216 AND H.R. 7 (i) the number of hate crimes reported by Pacific Islander older adults, particularly Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I State law enforcement agencies or other law those older adults who are recent immi- understand that there are two bills at enforcement agencies that received funding grants or have limited English proficiency, from a grant or subgrant awarded under may face even greater challenges in dealing the desk, and I ask for their first read- paragraph (2) through the Uniform Crime Re- with the COVID–19 pandemic, including dis- ing en bloc. ports program; and crimination, economic insecurity, and lan- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The (ii) the nature and extent of law enforce- guage isolation. clerk will read the bills by title for the ment activities or crime reduction programs (6) In the midst of this alarming surge in first time en bloc. conducted by those agencies to prevent, ad- anti-Asian hate crimes and incidents, a dress, or otherwise respond to hate crime; shooter murdered the following 8 people in The senior assistant legislative clerk and the Atlanta, Georgia, region, 7 of whom were read as follows: (B) a quantitative analysis of the number women, and 6 of whom were women of Asian of State law enforcement agencies and other descent: A bill (S. 1216) to extend the temporary law enforcement agencies that received fund- (A) Xiaojie Tan. scheduling order for fentanyl-related sub- ing from a grant or subgrant awarded under (B) Daoyou Feng. stances. paragraph (2) that have— (C) Delaina Ashley Yaun Gonza´ lez. A bill (H.R. 7) to amend the Fair Labor (i) adopted a policy on identifying, inves- (D) Paul Andre Michels. Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effec- tigating, and reporting hate crimes; (E) Soon Chung Park. tive remedies to victims of discrimination in (ii) developed a standardized system of col- (F) Hyun Jung Grant. the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and lecting, analyzing, and reporting the inci- (G) Suncha Kim. for other purposes. dence of hate crime; (H) Yong Ae Yue. (iii) established a unit specialized in iden- (7) The people of the United States will al- Mr. SCHUMER. I now ask for a sec- tifying, investigating, and reporting hate ways remember the victims of these shoot- ond reading, and I object to my own re- crimes; ings and stand in solidarity with those af- quest, all en bloc. (iv) engaged in community relations func- fected by this senseless tragedy and inci- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- tions related to hate crime, such as— dents of hate that have affected the Asian tion is heard. The bills will be read for (I) establishing a liaison with formal com- and Pacific Islander communities. the second time on the next legislative munity-based organizations or leaders; and f (II) conducting public meetings or edu- day. cational forums on the impact of hate crime, AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO services available to hate crime victims, and MEET f the relevant Federal, State, and local laws Mr. PADILLA. Mr. President, I have pertaining to hate crime; and ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 20, (v) conducted hate crime trainings for a request for one committee to meet 2021 agency personnel during the reporting pe- during today’s session of the Senate. It riod, including— has the approval of the Majority and Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I (I) the total number of trainings conducted Minority leaders. ask unanimous consent that when the by each agency; and Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph (II) the duration of the trainings described Senate completes its business today, it in subclause (I). 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Sen- adjourn until 10 a.m., Tuesday, April (h) ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING.—Section 249 ate, the following committee is author- 20; that following the prayer and of title 18, United States Code, is amended by ized to meet during today’s session of pledge, the morning hour be deemed adding at the end the following: the Senate: expired, the Journal of proceedings be ‘‘(e) SUPERVISED RELEASE.—If a court in- COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS cludes, as a part of a sentence of imprison- approved to date, the time for the two ment imposed for a violation of subsection The Committee on Foreign Relations leaders be reserved for their use later (a), a requirement that the defendant be is authorized to meet during the ses- in the day, and morning business be placed on a term of supervised release after sion of the Senate on Monday, April 19, closed; that upon the conclusion of imprisonment under section 3583, the court 2021, at 6 p.m., to conduct a hearing. morning business, the Senate resume may order, as an explicit condition of super- consideration of S. 937, the COVID–19 f vised release, that the defendant undertake Hate Crimes legislation; that at 12 educational classes or community service di- rectly related to the community harmed by NOMINATION REFERRAL noon, the Senate proceed to executive the defendant’s offense.’’. Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I session to resume consideration of the --- ask unanimous consent that, as if in Gensler nomination and the Senate SA 1446. Mr. WARNOCK submitted an executive session, the nomination of vote on the motion to invoke cloture amendment intended to be proposed by Shannon Estenoz, of Florida, to be As- on the nomination; that the Senate re- him to the bill S. 937, to facilitate the sistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife, cess following the cloture vote on the expedited review of COVID–19 hate sent to the Senate by the President on Gensler nomination until 2:15 p.m. to crimes, and for other purposes; which April 19, 2021, be referred jointly to the allow for the weekly caucus meetings; was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- Committee on Energy and Natural Re- further, that if cloture is invoked on lows: sources and the Committee on Environ- the Gensler nomination, all postcloture After section 1, insert the following: ment and Public Works. time be considered expired at 2:15 p.m.; SEC. 2. FINDINGS. that if confirmed, the motion to recon- Congress finds the following: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. sider be considered made and laid upon (1) Following the spread of COVID–19 in the table and the President be imme- 2020, there has been a dramatic increase in f hate crimes and violence against Asian- diately notified of the Senate’s action; Americans and Pacific Islanders. APPOINTMENT finally, that following the confirma- tion vote, the Senate resume legisla- (2) According to a recent report, there were The PRESIDING OFFICER. The nearly 3,800 reported cases of anti-Asian dis- tive session. Chair, on behalf of the President pro crimination and incidents related to COVID– The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there 19 between March 19, 2020, and February 28, tempore, pursuant to Public Law 96– 2021, in all 50 States and the District of Co- 388, as amended by Public Law 97–84, objection? lumbia. and Public Law 106–292, reappoints the Without objection, it is so ordered.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:12 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19AP6.023 S19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S2042 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 19, 2021 ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND THE JUDICIARY PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TOMORROW TO THE KINGDOM OF LESOTHO. DEBORAH L. BOARDMAN, OF MARYLAND, TO BE UNITED MARC EVANS KNAPPER, OF CALIFORNIA, A CAREER STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARY- Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, if MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF LAND, VICE RICHARD D. BENNETT, RETIRING. there is no further business to come be- MINISTER–COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- TIFFANY P. CUNNINGHAM, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE UNITED fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE FEDERAL CIRCUIT, OF AMERICA TO THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM. VICE EVAN JONATHAN WALLACH, RETIRING. sent that it stand adjourned under the CHRISTOPHER JOHN LAMORA, OF RHODE ISLAND, A CA- LYDIA KAY GRIGGSBY, OF MARYLAND, TO BE UNITED REER MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARY- previous order. CLASS OF MINISTER–COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR LAND, VICE CATHERINE C. BLAKE, RETIRED. EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE There being no objection, the Senate, KETANJI BROWN JACKSON, OF THE DISTRICT OF CO- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF CAM- LUMBIA, TO BE UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE at 7:28 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, EROON. April 20, 2021, at 10 a.m. TULINABO S. MUSHINGI, OF VIRGINIA, A CAREER MEM- DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CIRCUIT, VICE MERRICK B. GAR- BER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF COUN- LAND, RETIRED. f SELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND CANDACE JACKSON–AKIWUMI, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE SEVENTH CIR- NOMINATIONS TO THE REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA, AND TO SERVE CONCUR- CUIT, VICE JOEL M. FLAUM, RETIRED. RENTLY AND WITHOUT ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION AS JULIEN XAVIER NEALS, OF NEW JERSEY, TO BE UNITED Executive nominations received by AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW the Senate: OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE DEMO- JERSEY, VICE WILLIAM J. MARTINI, RETIRED. CRATIC REPUBLIC OF SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE. ZAHID N. QURAISHI, OF NEW JERSEY, TO BE UNITED ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY MICHAEL RAYNOR, OF MARYLAND, A CAREER MEMBER STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW FAISAL AMIN, OF MARYLAND, TO BE CHIEF FINANCIAL OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MINISTER– JERSEY, VICE PETER G. SHERIDAN, RETIRED. OFFICER, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, VICE COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND REGINA M. RODRIGUEZ, OF COLORADO, TO BE UNITED HOLLY W. GREAVES. PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLO- TO THE REPUBLIC OF SENEGAL, AND TO SERVE CONCUR- RADO, VICE MARCIA S. KRIEGER, RETIRED. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR RENTLY AND WITHOUT ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION AS MARGARET IRENE STRICKLAND, OF NEW MEXICO, TO AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY SHANNON ANEAL ESTENOZ, OF FLORIDA, TO BE AS- BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC SISTANT SECRETARY FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE, VICE OF NEW MEXICO, VICE ROBERT C. BRACK, RETIRED. OF GUINEA–BISSAU. ROBERT WALLACE. MICHELE JEANNE SISON, OF MARYLAND, A CAREER TANYA MARIE TRUJILLO, OF NEW MEXICO, TO BE AN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR, VICE TIM- MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF OTHY R. PETTY. CAREER AMBASSADOR, TO BE AN ASSISTANT SEC- PATRICIA L. ROSS, OF OHIO, TO BE AN ASSISTANT SEC- RETARY OF STATE (INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION AF- RETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (CONGRESSIONAL AND DEPARTMENT OF STATE FAIRS), VICE KEVIN EDWARD MOLEY, RESIGNED. LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS), VICE BROOKS D . TUCKER. LARRY EDWARD ANDRE, JR., OF TEXAS, A CAREER DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY MARYANNE T. DONAGHY, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE AN MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (OFFICE MINISTER–COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- JON EUGENE MEYER, OF OHIO, TO BE GENERAL COUN- OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND WHISTLEBLOWER PROTEC- DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES SEL, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, VICE JOHN TION), VICE TAMARA BONZANTO. OF AMERICA TO THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF SOMALIA. MARSHALL MITNICK. MATTHEW T. QUINN, OF MONTANA, TO BE UNDER SEC- ELIZABETH MOORE AUBIN, OF VIRGINIA, A CAREER RETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR MEMORIAL AF- MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF THE JUDICIARY FAIRS, VICE RANDY REEVES. MINISTER–COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- RUPA RANGA PUTTAGUNTA, OF THE DISTRICT OF CO- DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES LUMBIA, TO BE ASSOCIATE JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR IN THE NAVY OF AMERICA TO THE PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR THE TERM OF ALGERIA. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT OF FIFTEEN YEARS, VICE PATRICIA A. BRODERICK, RE- STEVEN C. BONDY, OF NEW JERSEY, A CAREER MEM- IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED TIRED. BER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MIN- WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND ISTER–COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN. ROBIN C. ASHTON, OF MARYLAND, TO BE INSPECTOR To be vice admiral MARIA E. BREWER, OF VIRGINIA, A CAREER MEMBER GENERAL, CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, VICE OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MINISTER– DAIVD B. BUCKLEY, RESIGNED. REAR ADM. WILLIAM J. HOUSTON

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JASMERAE MARTINEZ Catherine, Colin, Anthony, Marina, and PERSONAL EXPLANATION Alexios. HON. ED PERLMUTTER Mr. Charles Spencer was a central figure in HON. LAUREN BOEBERT the education of countless Mississippi stu- OF COLORADO OF COLORADO dents and I commend him for his lifetime com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mitment to his community. Monday, April 19, 2021 f Monday, April 19, 2021 Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise HONORING REPRESENTATIVE Mrs. BOEBERT. Madam Speaker, I was en today to recognize and applaud Jasmerae GARY STAPLES route and got stuck in traffic. Had I been Martinez for receiving the Adams County May- present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call ors and Commissioners Youth Award. No. 104. Jasmerae Martinez is a 12th grader at HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO f Mapleton Online and received this award be- OF MISSISSIPPI cause her determination and hard work have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FAYTHE WILLIAMS allowed her to overcome adversities. Monday, April 19, 2021 The dedication demonstrated by Jasmerae Mr. PALAZZO. Madam Speaker, I rise today HON. ED PERLMUTTER Martinez is exemplary of the type of achieve- to honor the life and legacy of Mr. Gary Sta- OF COLORADO ment that can be attained with hard work and ples who passed away on January 2, 2021 at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES perseverance. It is essential students at all the age of 80. I send my condolences and levels strive to make the most of their edu- Monday, April 19, 2021 prayers to Mr. Staples’ family and friends. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise cation and develop a work ethic which will Born and raised in Laurel Mississippi, he at- today to recognize and applaud Faythe Wil- guide them for the rest of their lives. tended the University of Southern Mississippi liams for receiving the Adams County Mayors I extend my deepest congratulations to and Jones County Junior College. Jasmerae Martinez for winning the Adams Representative Staples served as a member and Commissioners Youth Award. County Mayors and Commissioners Youth of the Mississippi House of Representatives Faythe Williams is an 11th grader at Legacy Award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the for the 88th District. Mr. Staples was loved High School and received this award because same dedication and character in all of her fu- and respected by his constituents, family, her determination and hard work have allowed ture accomplishments. friends and all who had the privilege of know- her to overcome adversities. f ing him. The dedication demonstrated by Faythe Wil- From serving Mississippi’s 88th District for liams is exemplary of the type of achievement RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF that can be attained with hard work and perse- CHARLES SPENCER 17 years, he has left behind a legacy of com- mitment to the State of Mississippi for us to verance. It is essential students at all levels remember him by. strive to make the most of their education and HON. TRENT KELLY Although we are sad to hear of his passing, develop a work ethic which will guide them for OF MISSISSIPPI we take comfort in his example of a life well the rest of their lives. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lived and the legacy he leaves behind. On be- I extend my deepest congratulations to Faythe Williams for winning the Adams County Monday, April 19, 2021 half of the 4th Congressional District of Mis- sissippi, we honor the memory of Representa- Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award. I Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, tive Gary Staples, a loving husband, father, have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- I rise today to celebrate the life of Mr. Charles man of God, and dedicated civil servant. cation and character in all of her future ac- Spencer who passed away at the age of 94 complishments. f on Monday, March 22. I am grateful for the f service of men like Mr. Spencer, and I join his HONORING THE LIFE OF TODD family and loved ones in mourning his loss. SPIKER RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF KEN Mr. Spencer was born on November 21, SEALS 1926 in Clay County. He grew up on his fam- HON. TROY BALDERSON ily’s farm and spent his entire life as a resident OF OHIO HON. TRENT KELLY of Itawamba County. In 1944, he was married IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MISSISSIPPI to his childhood sweetheart, Martha West. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Charles was passionate about education. Monday, April 19, 2021 Monday, April 19, 2021 He spent his life inculcating into his students Mr. BALDERSON. Madam Speaker, I rise the value of education. He began his career today to honor the life of Todd Spiker. Todd Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, under the Emergency Certificate in 1947 was a longtime friend of my family and we will I rise today to celebrate the life of Ken Seals teaching 5th and 6th grade at Tilden and Ban- miss him dearly. who passed away on Monday, March 29 at ner. He taught social studies and coached the Todd passed away on Sunday, April 4, the North Mississippi Medical Center in men’s and women’s basketball teams at 2021. Todd spent a lifetime in service to his Tupelo. I join Ken’s family and loved ones in Cleveland Vocational School in 1951 and country beginning at the age of 19 when he mourning his loss. 1952. In 1952 Mr. Spencer earned his BS in joined the U.S. Army. Upon leaving active Ken, born to M.L. and Viola Laprade Seals, Education from Mississippi State University duty, he joined the Alabama National Guard grew up in Pontotoc. He graduated from before returning to Itawamba County to serve and served in the operation Desert Storm with Pontotoc High School in 1956 and received as principal at Mantachie. He taught night the 214th MP Company. his associate’s degree from Itawamba Junior classes to veterans who sought to further their After graduating from Jacksonville State College. He later attended Mississippi State education. In 1972 he returned to Mississippi University, he went to work at the at the City University before joining the United States State to earn his MA in Education Administra- of Gadsden Police Department. Five years Army. He served in Germany from 1958 to tion. He was then appointed as Super- later, he would join the Federal Bureau of In- 1961. In 1965, Ken married Shelby Jean intendent of Education of Itawamba County. vestigation as a Special Agent where he Seals. The two were married for 45 years until Charles is survived by his son, Keith; would proudly serve for the next 23 years. her passing in 2010. daughter, Brenda; grandchildren, Klista, Ina, Todd had a wonderful life and left an incred- Ken worked for 33 years as a purchasing Matthew, Beth Ann, Stephanie and Max; and ible legacy. I am grateful for his service and I agent for Malone and Hyde. He was an active great-grandchildren Mia Rae, Aiden, Charlie, offer my deepest condolences to his family. member of First Baptist Church and West

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:24 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19AP8.001 E19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with REMARKS E414 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 19, 2021 Jackson Street Baptist in Tupelo. He was an cisco Bay. Residents love their parks and wa- IN HONOR OF THE ACCOMPLISH- avid collector of baseball cards and coins. terways. There are 24 parks and tennis courts, MENTS OF COMMANDER Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, basketball fields, soccer fields, trails, picnic HOUSSAIN ‘‘SAM’’ SAREINI, ONE Diana Lynn; sons, Jeffery Lane and Michael areas and an unlimited number of smiles from OF THE FIRST MUSLIM-AMER- Allen; and ten grandchildren. residents. Throughout America, this past year ICAN NAVAL COMMANDERS I am grateful for the impact of men like Mr. has been challenging because we must either Seals, and I commend him for his lifetime of shelter in place or stay distant from one an- HON. DEBBIE DINGELL service to family, state, and country. other when outside. Foster City’s architecture OF MICHIGAN f makes it simple to maintain your mental IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING COLONEL GREGORY health. Monday, April 19, 2021 MICHEL You can walk a quiet street, go to a trail or Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise park, ride a bike on flat ground throughout the today to recognize Commander Houssain HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO city, and enjoy getting dunked in the bay when ‘‘Sam’’ Sareini of Dearborn, Michigan. His ac- OF MISSISSIPPI your kite sailing skills are overcome by Mother complishments and service to our nation are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Nature. It’s big news in Foster City when jelly- worthy of commendation. Monday, April 19, 2021 fish show up in the lagoons. These marvelous As a young man with an interest in govern- creatures pose special challenges, but modern ment service, Commander Sareini enlisted in Mr. PALAZZO. Madam Speaker, I rise today engineering and a bit of wisdom have kept the United States Navy when he was 18 years to commend Colonel Gregory Michel for his them on the bay side of the levee system dur- old. During his first tour of duty, he was se- years of service to the Mississippi Emergency ing most years. On occasion, one can even lected for the Enlisted Commissioning Pro- Management Agency. Col. Michel has led our gram and went on to study Biochemistry at state’s emergency agency since 2018—and spot the descendants of Brewer Island’s once most energetic and prolific of species: jack- Iowa State University. what a fine job he has done. Commander Sareini has served in the rabbits. There’s a lot for a rabbit to love about Colonel Gregory Michel retired from the mili- United States Navy for nearly 27 years in a the city, filled as it is by such greenery that it tary in 2017 after nearly 30 years of service to variety of roles all over the globe. He has the Army. He began his career with his com- would make Peter Rabbit swap Mr. served as Air Defense Commander, Reactor mand at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training McGregor’s garden for a city block in Foster Laboratories Division Officer, Chemistry and Center in Hattiesburg, MS where he served as City. Radiological Controls Principal Assistant, Ra- Installation Commander. This wonderful community loves its children. diation Health Officer, Senior Watch Officer, Colonel Michel is a Veteran of Operation In normal times, youth sports are the center of and now Commanding Officer for the USS Desert Shield/Desert Storm and a Combat community life for hundreds of families. Nitze. A dedicated servicemember, he has Veteran of Operation Iraq Freedom. Col. Among the city’s many wonderful attributes is earned the Meritorious Service Medal, the Michel’s military decorations include the that its inhabitants come from the four corners Navy Commendation Medal, the Navy Bronze Star and the Combat Infantryman’s of the earth. If you are raised in Foster City Achievement Medal, and the Good Conduct Badge. and join a youth soccer league, you’d better Medal. Col. Michel has remained dedicated to our On April 9, 2021 at a ceremony in Ports- state in his many roles, and during his time at be prepared for parents who grew up with a soccer ball in every closet. Coupled with all of mouth, Virginia, Commander Sareini took MEMA was responsible for declaring more command of the USS Nitze, an Arleigh Burke- than nine Presidential Disaster Declarations, a the foreign languages heard on the streets and what you have is a city that celebrates class guided-missile destroyer. He is one of critical piece of post-hurricane recovery efforts. the first ever Muslim-Americans to command global diversity and brings people together Although retirement from MEMA might be his own naval ship. His Islamic faith tells him through sports and cultural programs that different given the pandemic, I am confident to ‘‘live for others’’ and military service allows highlight the kindness of the human spirit. the impact Col. Michel left on our state and at him to do just that. A dedicated leader and an Global powerhouses Gilead Sciences and MEMA will be a lasting one. I want to thank inspiration to all, Commander Sareini em- Colonel Michel for his service to our country Visa International, companies that need to re- bodies the unofficial Navy motto of ‘‘Not self, and to the state of Mississippi. cruit talent globally, call Foster City home in but country.’’ f part because it is so welcoming. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join IN HONOR OF THE 50TH Madam Speaker, I close with this other spe- me in honoring Commander Houssain ‘‘Sam’’ ANNIVERSARY OF FOSTER CITY cial note about Foster City. In 2003, the city Sareini for his invaluable service to this nation. redeveloped its original park and renamed it I join with Commander Sareini’s family, HON. JACKIE SPEIER after the late Congressman Leo J. Ryan. As friends, and colleagues in extending my grati- we know, Congressman Ryan served the peo- tude to him for his continued exemplary serv- OF CALIFORNIA ple of Foster City and his district until his as- ice to this country and congratulate him on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sassination on November 18, 1978. The peo- this terrific achievement. Monday, April 19, 2021 ple of Foster City did not have to rename a f Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I rise today park in memory of a man who died a quarter HONORING THE MEMORY OF J.T. to recognize the City of Foster City on the oc- century earlier, but they did. This tells you BYRD, JR. casion of the 50th Anniversary of its incorpora- something about the character of civic leader- tion as a city on April 27, 1971. This is a ship in this community. These good people re- young city with a long history, and it all began HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO alized then, and now, that public service is an OF MISSISSIPPI as a salt pond. honorable endeavor, and that those who seek IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Leslie Salt Company sold its land, then justice and pay the heaviest price because of Monday, April 19, 2021 known as Brewer’s Island, to developer T. that most important of goals have died in serv- Jack Foster and a partner in 1958. The vision ice to every constituent, past, present and fu- Mr. PALAZZO. Madam Speaker, I rise today for the city was to develop a community that ture. Foster City does not forget. It does not to honor the life and legacy of J.T. Byrd, Jr. was more aesthetically pleasing, following an forget to enjoy life and it does not forget to who passed away on December 8th at the orderly development plan with neighborhoods honor life. age of 97. I send my condolences and prayers that aged better over time. 218 surface acres to Mr. Byrd’s family and friends. of lagoons containing 425 million gallons of In the decades to come, on the waterways Born and raised in Mississippi, he served as water were ultimately created within 4 square and the roads, within the council chambers Pastor of Eastlawn Baptist Church, Bethany miles of land. Financing through bonds issued and city offices, and amongst the general pop- Baptist Church and Oneal Road Baptist in the 1960’s, totaling $88.5 million, drove the ulace, this community will thrive. Even when Church. Mr. Byrd was loved and respected by creation of Foster City. Adjusted for inflation, jellyfish bloom in the lagoons, the optimism his church members, family, friends and all this sum would be the equivalent of $738 mil- that sparked the creation of this town never who had the privilege of knowing him. lion in 2021 terms. fades. Let us all wish Foster City and its resi- I had the distinct honor of meeting Mr. Byrd Now 33,000 residents inhabit this glistening dents another 50 years of friendship and and honoring his service to our country during four square mile jewel adjacent to San Fran- progress. an Honor Flight to the nation’s capitol.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:24 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19AP8.007 E19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with REMARKS April 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E415 He leaves behind a legacy of service for us RECOGNIZING THE FRONTLINE Danielle Williams, Teryn Williams, Hanna Wil- to remember him by. From his service in HEALTHCARE WORKERS OF liams, Erin Williams, Brandis Williams, Hannah World War II to his faithful dedication of shar- SOUTH DAKOTA Williams, Annette Williams-Buthe, Marcia ing the gospel with others, we now know he Williamson, Carrie Williamson, Brian is resting in Glory with his bride. HON. DUSTY JOHNSON Williamson, Travis Williamson, Alec Although we are sad to hear of his passing, OF SOUTH DAKOTA Williamson, Mary Willis, Damian Willis, Alana we take comfort in his example of a life well IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Willis, Stephen Willison, Catharine Willms, lived and the legacy he leaves behind. On be- Randi Willms, Robert Willoughby, Jessica Monday, April 19, 2021 half of the 4th Congressional District of Mis- Willprecht, Wendy Willrodt, Jennifer Wills, sissippi, we honor the memory of Mr. J.T. Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Madam Rhonda Willson, Kelie Willson, Hannah Byrd, Jr., a loving husband, father, man of Speaker, I rise today to recognize, celebrate, Willson, Patricia Willuweit, Jessica Willuweit, God, and dedicated civil servant. and honor the frontline healthcare workers of Elizabeth Wilson, Cheryl Wilson, Tracy Wilson, f the great state of South Dakota. Teresa Wilson, Joanna Wilson, Janice Wilson, Some of these South Dakota heroes are: Terrie Wilson, Donnelle Wilson, Catherine Wil- RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF Katherine Weyer, Kimberley Weyer, Nicole son, Brenda Wilson, Kevin Wilson, Joslin Wil- BARBARA IVY Weyer, Megan Weyerbacher, Morgan Weyer- son, Leslie Wilson, Jeremy Wilson, Nicole Wil- Coates, James Weyh, Brandon Weyh, Joseph son, Alexandra Wilson, Stephanie Wilson, HON. TRENT KELLY Whalen, Beverly Wharton, Kelly Wharton, Mark Wilson, Lara Wilson, Barbara Wilson, OF MISSISSIPPI Jeanne Wheeler, Rikki Wheeler, Kasandra Amy Wilson, Ladonna Wilson. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wheeler, Kurt Wheeler, Lindsey Wheeler, Holly Wilson, Lili Wilson, Michelle Wilson, Kelly Wheelhouse, Andrea Wheelhouse, Kayleen Wilson, Kristen Wilson, Angel Wilson- Monday, April 19, 2021 Nancy Whillock, Deborah Whipple, Alyce Crowe, Glenda Wilts, Kimberly Winckler, Kim- Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, Whipple, Jessica WhirlwindSoldier, Barry berly Winckler, Nichole Winckler, Amanda I rise today to celebrate the life of Ms. Barbara Whisenant, Sandra Whitcher, Debra White, Winckler, Contessa Windeshausen, Marlaree Ivy who passed away on February 15, 2021 at Janii White, Timothy White, Amy White, Lynn Windish, Scott Winegar, Katherine Wingate, North Mississippi Medical Center. I join her White, Robin White, Tanya White, Nicole Julie Wingen, Kathy Wingert, Jennifer Wink, family, friends, and loved ones in mourning White, Melanie White, Arlene White, Tamber Christina Winker, Hayley Winklepleck, April her loss. White, Shannon White, Tanner White, Nadine Winne, Sara Winnett, Betsy Winney, Amy Ms. Ivy was born to Earlie Lewis King and White, Kyle White, Amanda White, Emma Winrow, Christine Winrow, Jennifer Winsell, Munola Jones King. In 1968, she graduated White, Haley White, Bridget White, Victoria Sandra Winter, Colleen Winter, Eileen Winter, from Siggers High School. She worked at La- White, Rebecca White, Shaleigh White, Whit- Denise Winter, Debra Winter, Mary Winter, nier Clothing and Alan White until her retire- ley White, Brandon White, Jessie White Hat, Megan Winter, Elizabeth Winter, Venita ment in 2007. Kathryn Whites, Brenda Whiting, Jennifer Winterboer, Andrew Winterboer, Michelle Win- On January 29, 2021, Ms. Ivy celebrated 50 Whiting, Tawnya Whiting, Hannah Whiting. ters, Haley Winters, Krystyna Winthers, Ra- years of marriage to her husband Tommie Lee Samantha Whitley, Richard Whitlock, Abigail chel Wintle, Eva Wipf, Rochelle Wipf, Dawn Ivy. The two had three children and a stepson. Whitlock, Teresa Whitmore, Sarah Whitney, Wipf, Julianne Wipf, Sara Wipf, Emily Wipf, She was a dedicated wife, mother, and friend. Kylee Whitney, Jessica Whitney, Morgan Whit- Bridget Wipf, Diane Wirth, Kylie Wirtz, Diane She was a member of Union Missionary Bap- tle, Ashley Wibeto, Kathleen Wick, Andrea Wirtzfeld, Page Wise, Margo Wishard, Larissa tist Church in Shannon where she served on Wickersham, Kristy Wickett, Kara Wickman, Wishard, Geralyn Wissink, Elizabeth Withane the Missionary Society, Deacon’s Wife Auxil- JoAnn Widrig, Valerie Wiebe, Jeri Wiebe, Kris- Abbott. iary, Kitchen Committee, and the Usher Board. tin Wiebe, Paula Wiebe, Daxx Wiebelhaus, Laura Withorne-Maloney, Jean Witt, Nichola Left to cherish her memory are her hus- Betty Wiebelhaus-Vosler, Margie Wiebers, Witt, Amy Witte, Megan Witte, Alaina Witte, band, Tommie Lee Ivy; children, Cynthia, Cathy Wiebers, Angie Wiebers, Barbara Joan Wittmeier, Amanda Wittmeier, Roxanne Octavius, Timothy, and Marcus; and nine Wiechmann, Hilary Wieck, Alison Wieczorek, Wittmeier, Jennifer Wittrock, Tammi Wittry, grandchildren. Lacey Wieczorek, Krista Wiedenman, Lisa Sally Wobig, Lynze Wobig, Kamber Wodtke, Ms. Barbara Ivy was a dedicated community Wiederhold, Brent Wiederholt, Jeannie Wiege, James Woehl, Christina Woehl, Samantha servant and a beacon of love and light to all Jean Wiekamp, Sarah Wielenga, Sarah Woehl, Connie Woehlhaff, Norma Wohler, who knew her. Wielocha, Jill Wieman, Tanya Wiens, Bonnie Gala Woitte, Nichole Woizeschke, Joyce f Wierenga, Lindsay Wiese, Jaime Wiese, Wolber, Carly Wolberg, Rebecca Wolbrink, Shanna Wiese, Michele Wieseler, Abbie Kristine Wolbrink, Samrawit Woldemariam, JASMINE TORRES Wieseler, Emily Wiford, Daylon Wigart, Pearl Linda Wolden, Kami Woldt, Carly Woldt, Col- Wigdahl Aldrich, Miranda Wiggs, Wendy leen Wolf, Jessie Wolf, Amber Wolf, Malynda HON. ED PERLMUTTER Wight, Elisabeth Wightman, Jennifer Wiik, Wolf, Jana Wolf, Laurel Wolf, Tyanna Wolf, OF COLORADO Vickie Wilbur, Glenda Wilcox, Susan Wilcox, Muriah Wolf, Melissa Wolfe, Liana Wolfe, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kimberly Wilcox, Linda Wilcox. Kelsie Wolfenden, Diane Wolff, Rebecca Lauren Wilcoxon, Gail Wild, Pamela Wilde, Wolff, Kayla Wolff, Britni Wolff, Andrea Wolff, Monday, April 19, 2021 Jacqueline Wilde, Mandy Wilde, Kristina Ashley Wolfgang, Leslie Wolfname, Rachel Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise Wildeman, Michael Wildermuth, Deborah Wile, Wolkow, Sandra Wollan, Stephanie Wolles, today to recognize and applaud Jasmine Alysen Wilen, Cynthia Wiles, Madison Wiley, Brenda Wolles, Susan Wollman, Debra Torres for receiving the Adams County Mayors Lori Wilford, Melanie Wilgers, Jill Wilgers, Wollman, Adam Wollman, Anna Wollman, An- and Commissioners Youth Award. Holly Wilgers, Katie Wilk, Patty Wilkening, gela Wollmann, Emily Wollmann, Bryce Jasmine Torres is a 12th grader at Vantage Meridith Wilkens, Richard Wilkins, Kimberly Wollmann, Macy Wollschlager, MaClay Point High School and received this award be- Wilkins, Moriah Wilkinson, Lesley Wilkinson, Wollschlager, Lauri Wolter, Kelly Wolthuis, cause her determination and hard work have Sarah Wilkison, Elizabeth Will, Beverly Kara Wolthuizen. allowed her to overcome adversities. Willadsen, Chantelle Wille, Elizabeth Willers, Amber Wolthuizen, Kristina Wong, Jac- The dedication demonstrated by Jasmine Kelli Willging, Candace Willhite, Debra Wil- queline Wonnenberg, Daniel Wonnenberg, Torres is exemplary of the type of achieve- liams, Darlene Williams, Lori Williams, James Kelly Wood, Blaire Wood, Jelsie Wood, Colin ment that can be attained with hard work and Williams, Charlene Williams, Gordon Williams, Wood, Mary Woodard, Mary Woodburn, perseverance. It is essential students at all Paul Williams, Marie Williams, Barbara Wil- Amber Woodcock, Cristy Woodcock, Lauren levels strive to make the most of their edu- liams, Lisa Williams, Christy Williams, Jennifer Woodley, Patricia Woodraska, Tara cation and develop a work ethic which will Williams, Katherine Williams, Vanessa Wil- Woodraska, Connie Woodring, Kathy Woods, guide them for the rest of their lives. liams, Aileen Williams, Kirstin Williams, Au- Sally Woods, Amanda Woods, Matthew I extend my deepest congratulations to Jas- tumn Williams, Britt Williams, Kathy Williams, Woodson, Teresa Woodward, Gayle Wookey, mine Torres for winning the Adams County Sarah Williams, Jennifer Williams, Rebecca Holly Wookey, Elizabeth Wookey, Shayna Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award. I Williams, Blair Williams, Kristin Williams, Jael Wooledge, Makayla Wooledge, Diane have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- Williams, Rebecca Williams. Woolery, Patricia Woolridge, Natalie cation and character in all of her future ac- Barbara Williams, Melissa Williams, Amie Woolridge, Bernadette Wootten, Anita complishments. Williams, Amy Williams, Carrie Williams, Wootton, Kaylee Wootton, Amanda Worlie,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:23 Jul 07, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD21\APRIL\E19AP1.REC E19AP1 sradovich on DSKJLST7X2PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E416 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 19, 2021 Micah Worsley, Caitlin Worth, Amanda Joseph Zoller, Hope Zomer, Chelsey health practices and indigenous therapies Wortman, Micheala Wosje, Cindy Wozna, Zondervan, Karron Zopp, Patrick Zoss, Re- around the world. This collection became Alicia Wright, Cherie Wright, Janet Wright, becca Zoss, Natasha Zubke, Paula Zuccaro, Henry’s greatest pride and joy over the past Debra Wright, Allinda Wright, Linda Wright, Karla Zuehlke, Jill Zuehlke, Lindsey Zuehlke, 25 years and currently contains over 4,000 Sandra Wright, Melissa Wright, Vicki Wright, Kristyne Zuehlke, Christine Zuel, Audrey columns. Shannon Wright, Sara Wright, Melissa Wright, Zuiderhof, Ilene Zuiderhof, Joyce Zulkosky, Henry was a devoted husband and loving Donna Wright, Brittany Wright, Michael Wright, Ashley Zuraff, Jean Zwahr, Jerry Zwak, Lori father and grandfather. He is survived by his Elizabeth Wright, Krista Wright, Blake Wright, Zwak, Brittany Zwak, Julie Zwart, Taylor wife Joan, his son Andy, and daughters Pam Kelsie Wright, Ashley Wright, Jessica Wright, Zwart, Mary Zweber, Jennifer Zweber, Chris- and Mimi, and his grandchildren Abbie, Emily, Vicki Wright, Madison Wright. tina Zweber, Bailey Zweber, Alyssa Zweifel, Emma, and Edie. I am deeply grateful for his Barbara Wright-Pigman, Gina Wubben, Tay- Jessica Zweifel, and Wanda Zwieg. lifetime of service to our community. lor Wubben, Randa Wuebben, Karla Wuertzer, Over the past year they have faced chal- f Andrea Wuestewald, Andrew Wuestewald, lenges most of us cannot even imagine. They Staci Wuestewald, Megan Wulf, Kimberly have shown incredible resolve in the face of RECOGNIZING THE CAREER OF Wulf-Beens, Tammy Wulff, Becky Wunder, adversity. They have shown us all how to JERRY BOYD Tina Wunder, Sarah Wunder, Nichkamol seek positivity and hope in each day as we Wunggasorn, Kyrstin Wurdeman, Lynne weather the storms that come our way. HON. TRENT KELLY Wurgler, Cassandra Wurpts, Patricia Wurster, I couldn’t be more thankful to represent the OF MISSISSIPPI Rachel Wurth, Jeanne Wyatt, Julie Wyatt, incredible people across South Dakota and all Brittney Wylie, Anna Wyly, Tracy Wyman, Kari IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES over the nation who work hard each day, not Wynia, Shelley Wynia, Jamie Wynia, Tamara Monday, April 19, 2021 for fame, not for recognition or for money, but Wynia, Cambria Wynja, Pamela Wyse, Tercilia for the betterment of their communities. This is Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, Ximenes, Kevin Yackley, Neil Yager, Pauline I rise today to celebrate the career of Jerry Yammerino, Tammy Yanders, April Yantis, what makes America strong. I am grateful for the opportunity to recognize these hard- Boyd, one of the First African American State Monica Yanzick, Miriam Yates, Andrew Troopers in Northeast Mississippi and the first Ybanez, Anna Yde, Melinda Yeager, Elizabeth working individuals. f man of color to serve in Tishomingo County Yearous, Josephine Yellow, Barbara law enforcement. l am grateful for Mr. Boyd’s Yelverton, Hayden Yeradi, Olivia Yerdon, PERSONAL EXPLANATION service to the state of Mississippi and join his Jamie Yexley, Eskedar Yimer, Melanie Ymker, family and loved ones in celebrating his life- Elizabeth Ymker, Lynn Ymker, Karyl Yockey, time of service. Vutiwe Yolamu, Julie Yonker, Jennifer Yoon, HON. MARY E. MILLER Mr. Boyd, a native of Hernando, attended Tina Yopp, Sandra Yordy, Robin York, Mark OF ILLINOIS the University of Mississippi and graduated York, Jessica Yoshino, Charley Yost, Rebecca IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with a degree in public administration in 1977. Yost. Monday, April 19, 2021 Kami Yost, Nichole Yost, Jacqueline Yotter, In 1980, Jerry attended the Mississippi High- Tara Young, Sandra Young, Doyle Young, Mrs. MILLER of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I way Patrol School. For 23 years he served Mary Young, Laurie Young, Linda Young, Ta- missed a vote on April 16, 2021. I opposed Tishomingo County and eventually retired from mara Young, Tamara Young, Jaime Young, the legislation in the Education and Labor the MHP. Jade Young, Tricia Young, Nicole Young, Committee. Jerry Boyd joined the Corinth Police Depart- Chelsea Young, Kamille Young, Breana Had I been present, I would have voted ment where he currently serves as a Lieuten- Young, Katrina Young, Heather Young, Jes- NAY on Roll Call No. 118. ant. After 14 years of dedicated service, Lieu- sica Young, Jordyn Young, Hunter Young, f tenant Boyd will be retiring from CPD. He will also be retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel after Katharine Young, Judy Youngbluth, Karen HENRY STRAUSS Younger, Carla Youngworth, Sandra 28 years of service in the Mississippi National Youngworth, Renay Youpee, Rashad Yousef, Guard. Ashley Yousef, Kathleen Ysbrand, Lindsey HON. ED PERLMUTTER I am thankful for great men like Jerry Boyd Yuill, Tonia Yuker, Jay Yungbluth, Nadia OF COLORADO who dutifully protect our great state, and I Yusufi, Tricia Zabel, Jacqueline Zachariahs, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cherish the opportunity to celebrate his many Renee Zacher, Tracy Zacher, Karen Zacher, Monday, April 19, 2021 accomplishments. Tiffany Zachman, Michelle Zafft, Kathleen f Zambo, Carina Zamora, Vicki Zamow-Laney, Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise HONORING COLONEL BOBBY GINN, Janice Zandstra, Jenna Zandstra, Mary today to recognize Henry Leopold Strauss of UNITED STATES ARMY Zanoni, Dawn Zastoupil, Mariah Zavadil, Denver, Colorado who passed away on April Sasha Zavesky, Jaycob Zdenek, Tanya 8, 2021. Zdenek, Stephanie Zebroski, Afton Zediker, Henry was born in Germany in 1927. As Hit- HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO Kari Zeeb, Rachael Zeiger, Alexia Zeigler, ler was rising to power his family fled for OF MISSISSIPPI Shannon Zell, Emily Zeller, Kendra Zellers, Spain, then ultimately Denmark. After immi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES grating to New York in 1937 Henry moved to Emily Zellmer, Nancy Zemcuznikov. Monday, April 19, 2021 Jamie Zens, Ronda Zens, Debra Zens, Denver in 1939. A graduate of East High Jayne Zens, Amy Zens, Nathan Zens, Amy School and the University of Colorado, Henry Mr. PALAZZO. Madam Speaker, I rise today Zepeda, Jessica Zephier, Isabelle Zephier, obtained a real estate broker’s license and to honor the outstanding military service of Joshua Zerfas, London Zerfas, Jannalyn opened Strauss Realty. Henry and his first Colonel Bobby Ginn. Colonel Ginn, his wife Zevenbergen, Tara Ziebart, Amber Ziebart, wife, Florence, married in 1958 and spent Vicki, and their four children hail from Marie Ziebarth, Morgan Ziebarth, Lisa nearly four decades together before Florence Tylertown, Mississippi. Bobby comes from a Ziegeldorf, Makyl Ziegler, Antoinette Zierden, passed away in 1995. long line of family members rich in military tra- Allie Zieske, Meghan Zieske, Jamie Zilverberg, Henry was a strong advocate of civic en- dition. His grandfather served in WWI and his Daniel Zimbardo, Kylee Zimbardo, Peggy Zim- gagement and was active in Democratic poli- father served in WWII, both mobilizing through mer, Zinta Zimmer, Deborah Zimmerman, tics and a number of community organizations Camp Shelby MS, the very same military post Nancy Zimmerman, Holly Zimmerman, Grace including the Rotary Club and the Council on that Colonel Ginn commanded from July 2017 Zimmerman, Jody Zimmerman, Teresa Zim- Foreign Relations. Henry also served for 22 through November 2020. merman, Amanda Zimmerman, Kelli Zimmer- years on the Metropolitan State University Colonel Ginn grew up working on a dairy man, Whitney Zimmerman, Kari Zimmerman, Foundation Board. An avid traveler, Henry farm, later becoming a cattle rancher. How- MacKenzie Zimmerman, Sydney Zimmerman, was crossing the globe well into his 80s with ever, he had a desire to serve his country Amy Zimney, Heather Zimny, Rebecca Zinniel, his second wife, Joan. Henry had a particular and, in 1990, enlisted in the U.S. Army Re- Susan Zirbel, Toni Zirbel, Callie Zirpel, Brenna appreciation for China and made a impressive serves. Zirpel, Stacey Zlotkowski, Kristen Zobel, Jayne total of 26 trips there over the years. He received his commission in 1993 through Zobel, Nikki Zobel, Mara Zobrist, Kelly Zoelle, In 1995, Henry set up the Florence G. Officer Candidate School and served in nu- Jennifer Zoelle, Becky Zoeller, Nicole Zoerink, Strauss Indigenous Medicine Collection Fund merous leadership positions including Com- Katy Zogg, Kevin Zogg. to collect books related to complementary pany and Battalion Command. He became a

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Luttman was awarded numerous deco- Mr. BEYER. Madam Speaker, I rise today in rations for her service, including the Legion of Commander of the Camp Shelby Joint Forces memory of Joseph McCoy. Training Center. Merit, Air Force Meritorious Service with two On the morning of April 23, 1897, an African oak leaf clusters, the Joint Services Com- Colonel Ginn has received numerous pres- American named Joseph McCoy, just a teen- mendation Medal, and the Air Force Com- tigious awards including the Bronze Star, the ager, was lynched in Alexandria, Virginia. On mendation Medal. I admire Colonel Luttman Meritorious Service Medal, the Iraqi Campaign April 22, Joseph McCoy was arrested without for her unwavering dedication to our country. Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service a warrant. That evening and into the early Although we are saddened by her passing, Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal, a morning of April 23 a white mob made two at- we take comfort in her example of a life well Meritorious Unit Commendation, and many tempts to break into the police station where lived and the legacy she leaves behind. On other commendations including Federal and he was being held. In the second attempt the behalf of the 4th Congressional District of Mis- State Awards. mob forcibly took him from his jail cell, shot sissippi, we honor the memory of Colonel him, bludgeoned him, and hanged him from Colonel Ginn is a graduate of the Command Phyllis Luttman, a loving wife, a dedicated civil the lamppost on the southeast corner of Cam- and General Staff Officer Course and earned servant and a woman of God. eron and Lee Streets. McCoy was buried in a a master’s degree in Strategic Studies at the pauper’s grave at Penny Hill Cemetery. Jo- f prestigious U.S. Army War College. seph McCoy was the first documented lynch- RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF Colonel Bobby Ginn is a true American pa- ing victim in Alexandria. GERALD THOMAS KIDD triot who chose to answer the call to serve our The lynching of Joseph McCoy is only one country. It is an honor to recognize his unwav- of 86 documented lynchings committed in Vir- ering dedication to our country. ginia between 1880 and 1930. These acts of HON. TRENT KELLY OF MISSISSIPPI premeditated violence were deliberate at- f tempts by whites to terrorize and control black IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES populations across the state. Monday, April 19, 2021 HONORING BERTINE BAHIGE ON On April 23, the City of Alexandria’s Equal Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, BEING NAMED THE 2021 WYO- Justice Initiative Community Remembrance I rise today to celebrate the life of Mr. Gerald MING NATIONAL DISTINGUISHED Project will hold a remembrance event for Jo- Kidd who passed away on February 20 at PRINCIPAL seph McCoy. It will feature the unveiling of a North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. I small in-person marker and a wider com- join his family and loved ones in mourning his memoration via an In Memoriam web page. loss. HON. LIZ CHENEY It is incumbent on all of us, particularly Mr. Kidd grew up in Pontotoc County, grad- those born into privilege, to remember this OF WYOMING uating from Hurricane High School. In 1944 he shameful episode of our history and others married Mildred Dowdy. In that same year he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES like it. In doing so, we are better able to see entered service as a private in the United the continuous chain of racially motivated vio- Monday, April 19, 2021 States Army and was assigned to the Euro- lence against black Americans that spans our pean Theatre during WWII. He was a rifleman Ms. CHENEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today Nation’s history. We can truly honor the mem- in the 2nd platoon of Company B 318th Infan- to honor and congratulate Bertine Bahige on ory of Joseph McCoy along with the countless try. Shortly before Christmas of 1944, he was being named the 2021 Wyoming National Dis- number of named and unnamed victims of ra- taken prisioner by German soldiers. He was tinguished Principal. cial violence by seeking justice for all Ameri- released in April of 1945 and was awarded the cans and working to build a more inclusive so- purple heart. Bertine was born and raised in the Demo- ciety. cratic Republic of the Congo until he was kid- Gerald returned to Pontotoc and his wife, napped by the Mai Mai Rebel Group who f Mildred where they had two children. He soon came to his town in eastern DRC looking to HONORING COLONEL PHYLLIS began a career in home building that started abduct new recruits. He escaped after two LUTTMAN in Memphis but quickly moved he and his fam- years and spent five years in a refugee camp ily around the country. The pair retired to the before being resettled in the United States. HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO Alabama Gulf Coast before finally returning to After he arrived in the United States, he jug- OF MISSISSIPPI Pontotoc. gled three jobs to put himself through commu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 77 years, Mildred; children Sandy and Gary; nity college and never missed a class. Bertine Monday, April 19, 2021 did so well in school that he was offered a two grandchildren and several great-grand- scholarship to study at the University of Wyo- Mr. PALAZZO. Madam Speaker, I rise today children. ming, and after graduating, decided to make to honor the life and legacy of Colonel Phyllis I am grateful for the service of men like Mr. Wyoming his home and begun looking for Luttman who passed away on March 1, 2021. Kidd who dedicated their life to family, faith, ways to give back to his community. I send my condolences and prayers to her and country. husband, Walter, as well as her family and f He started his career as a high school friends. teacher in Gillette and is now the Principal at Col. Luttman joined the Air Force in 1962 FRANCISCA VASQUEZ Rawhide Elementary school. Bertine has had and was commissioned as a 1st Lieutenant in such an impact on his students that many of October 1969 after receiving her basic nursing HON. ED PERLMUTTER them come back years later to ask him for ad- education in New Jersey. She served on ac- OF COLORADO vice or guidance in their lives. This out- tive duty for 30 years and in the Reserves for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES standing accomplishment is a true reflection of 2 years, later retiring in January 1993 from Bertine’s hard work, dedication, and commit- Keesler AFB. Col. Luttman served at numer- Monday, April 19, 2021 ment to his students. Rawhide Elementary ous installations as an Operating Room and Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise school is lucky to have someone who puts Central Supply Director including Otis AFB, today to recognize and applaud Francisca students first and values the positive impact Massachusetts, Bunker Hill AFB, Indiana, Vasquez for receiving the Adams County May- teachers have on the students they teach. Tuslog Det 37 in Ankara Turkey, Sheppard ors and Commissioners Youth Award. I thank Bertine for his dedication to Wyo- AFB in Texas, David Grant Medical Center in Francisca Vasquez is an 11th grader at Les- ming students and his contributions to edu- California, and the Medical Center at Keesler ter Arnold High School and received this cation. AFB. award because her determination and hard

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:24 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19AP8.018 E19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with REMARKS E418 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 19, 2021 work have allowed her to overcome adversi- HONORING MRS. DELLA licity and Gwen; nephew Evan; and countless ties. MCCAUGHAN loved ones. The dedication demonstrated by Francisca I join my fellow Mississippians in mourning Vasquez is exemplary of the type of achieve- HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO the loss of a talented and dedicated young ment that can be attained with hard work and OF MISSISSIPPI pilot. He will be deeply missed. perseverance. It is essential students at all IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f levels strive to make the most of their edu- Monday, April 19, 2021 EMMA ARVIZO-AGUIRRE cation and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. Mr. PALAZZO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Mrs. Della HON. ED PERLMUTTER I extend my deepest congratulations to McCaughan who passed away on February 4, OF COLORADO Francisca Vasquez for winning the Adams 2021 at the age of 92. I send my condolences IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES County Mayors and Commissioners Youth and prayers to her family and friends. Monday, April 19, 2021 Award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the Born and raised in Pass Christian Mis- same dedication and character in all of her fu- sissippi, Della was the youngest child in her Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise ture accomplishments. family and was honored to claim the Mis- today to recognize and applaud Emma Arvizo- sissippi Gulf Coast as her lifelong home. Aguirre for receiving the Adams County May- f Mrs. McCaughan was a teacher in the Biloxi ors and Commissioners Youth Award. Public School System for 44 years. She was Emma Arvizo-Aguirre is a 12th grader at PERSONAL EXPLANATION the first person in the nation to teach Marine MESA and received this award because her Biology at the high school level. Additionally, determination and hard work have allowed her she wrote the first textbook to be used for that to overcome adversities. HON. BILL HUIZENGA purpose. The dedication demonstrated by Emma OF MICHIGAN Della loved teaching and believed in her Arvizo-Aguirre is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES students, helping them realize their potential. Della was the recipient of many awards. Some work and perseverance. It is essential stu- Monday, April 19, 2021 of her most valued awards include: Shell Mer- dents at all levels strive to make the most of ritt Fellowship, Mother of the Year, and Teach- their education and develop a work ethic Mr. HUIZENGA. Madam Speaker, I rise er of the Year. She was awarded an Einstein which will guide them for the rest of their lives. today regarding a missed vote due to attend- Congressional Fellowship to work in the U.S. I extend my deepest congratulations to ing a friend’s funeral. Had I been present for Senate as an educational advisor, and in Emma Arvizo-Aguirre for winning the Adams roll call vote number 118, On Passage to the 1994, received a commendation through Sen- County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Workplace Violence Prevention for Health ate Concurrent Resolution Number 578, Award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the Care and Social Service Workers Act, I would whereby the Mississippi State Legislature rec- same dedication and character in all of her fu- have voted ‘‘nay.’’ Had I been present for roll ognized her outstanding career and meri- ture accomplishments. call vote number 119, On Passage to the 504 torious service during her years as an educa- f Credit Risk Management Improvement Act, I tor. HONORING JOSEPH CHERUP, JR. would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Although we are saddened by her passing, we take comfort in her example of a life well f lived and the legacy she leaves behind to all HON. ELISSA SLOTKIN the young lives she touched. On behalf of the OF MICHIGAN APRIL VETERAN OF THE MONTH 4th Congressional District of Mississippi, we IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor the memory of Mrs. Della McCaughan, Monday, April 19, 2021 a loving teacher, mother, wife, and woman of HON. KEVIN HERN God. Ms. SLOTKIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a constituent of mine and a true OF OKLAHOMA f American hero from Fenton, Michigan—Mr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF SCOT Joseph Cherup, Jr. Monday, April 19, 2021 AMES, JR. Throughout the course of his life, Mr. Cherup has worn many hats in the service of Mr. HERN. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor HON. TRENT KELLY his nation, his community, and his family. the First District of Oklahoma’s April Veteran OF MISSISSIPPI While serving his country in Korea, he proudly wore the cap of an Army captain. As an officer of the Month, Willie Braggs. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES at the Koje Do POW prison, Mr. Cherup was Willie Braggs is a retired Air Force officer Monday, April 19, 2021 and Vice Wing Commander of the 138th Fight- instrumental in negotiating the successful re- er Wing of the Oklahoma Air National Guard. Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, lease of General Francis Dodd when he was His service included two combat tours in the I rise today to celebrate the life of Lt. Scot held hostage for three days. Middle East. Colonel Braggs faithfully served Ames, Jr. who passed away on a pilot training When Mr. Cherup returned home, he wore our country for over thirty years and continues mission on February 19, 2021. I join his family the hat of an engineer. He has owned several to give back to his community and fellow vet- and his squadron in mourning his loss. businesses and was a founding member of erans. Scot grew up in Pekin, Indiana and attended the Leelanau Conservancy, Traverse City Eastern High School. He was an athlete and Condominiums, Custom Electric, Revolution He is involved with the Jenks Public School outdoorsman. Before graduating, he earned DC, Kolene Corporation, and Trade Winds Bar System as their assistant webmaster and var- his Private Pilots License. He attended Indiana in Detroit. sity photographer for their athletic department. State University, where he was an active But beyond his honorable service and his As the father of two Jenks graduates, he is a member of the ISU Bass Fishing Team. He achievements in business, at his core, Mr. long-time parent volunteer. Colonel Braggs studied Aviation Management and met his wife Cherup is simply a kind man who has helped currently sits on the board of directors for the Audra. The two met almost three years ago take care of others. Coffee Bunker, a non-profit organization that and were married in the Fall of 2020. When he was 21 years old, his father, Jo- helps service members transition to civilian Scot was known by his squadron for his seph Sr. passed away, leaving him to care for life. He is a man of impeccable integrity who love of flying. When he was young, he spoke his mother, Rose, and his younger sister, has dedicated his life to serving others. of one day becoming a pilot in the United Delores. In 1984, his mother moved in with He answered the call to defend freedom States Air Force. He was dedicated to his stu- him in Fenton so he could take better care of across the globe and sacrificed whatever was dents as an instructor pilot and he impacted her, which he did until she passed away in necessary in the name of that noble cause. It countless lives throughout his career. 2007. is my honor to recognize Willie Braggs as the Left to cherish Scot’s memory are his wife, His entire life, Mr. Cherup has generously first Congressional District of Oklahoma’s April Audra Dial Ames; parents Ginger Bailey and donated his time and his money to charities Veteran of the Month. Scot Wayne Ames; sister, Courtni; nieces Fe- and causes that help others. He has worn

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:24 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19AP8.023 E19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with REMARKS April 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E419 many hats—Army officer, business owner, and Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award. I projects geared toward revitalizing his home- loving son. For this and for all he has given have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- town. He was a member of the Mississippi back, it is my honor to recognize his contribu- cation and character in all of her future ac- Civil Air Patrol, serving as Wing Commander tions on the floor of the People’s House. complishments. from 2016 until his death, advancing up to the f f rank of Colonel. We honor Mr. Rogers for the service he showed to his country and to his IN MEMORY OF STEVE FOX RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF community. REVEREND JOSEPH MCKNIGHT Although we are sad to hear of his passing, HON. EARL BLUMENAUER we take comfort in his example of a life well OF OREGON HON. TRENT KELLY lived and the legacy he leaves behind. On be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MISSISSIPPI half of the 4th Congressional District of Mis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sissippi, we honor the memory of Mr. Hank Monday, April 19, 2021 Rogers, a loving husband, a dedicated civil Mr. BLUMENAUER. Madam Speaker, I rise Monday, April 19, 2021 servant and a man of God. today to acknowledge the tragic passing of Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, f Steve Fox, a pioneering advocate, strategist, a I rise today to celebrate the life of Reverend true leader in the cannabis legalization effort. Joseph McKnight who passed away February IN HONOR OF THE HANNAFORD It is fitting today that we are passing the 27, 2021. I join his family, friends, and loved SUPERMARKETS ACHIEVING SAFE Banking Act. We wouldn’t be where we ones in mourning his loss. ZERO WASTE IN THE YEAR 2020 are today without Steve and his amazing ef- Born to Reverend Richard Franklin forts. His life work, leadership, and strategic McKnight and Flora Hicks on January 4, 1956, HON. CHRIS PAPPAS brilliance are unmatched. Rev. McKnight was raised with the conviction OF NEW HAMPSHIRE Passing this critical legislation today would of service to God. He grew up near Nashville, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be a small part of a fitting memorial for a man Tennessee and graduated high school before Monday, April 19, 2021 whose efforts made it possible, indeed, imper- continuing his education in Theology and Psy- Mr. PAPPAS. Madam Speaker, I rise today ative to solve this problem. chology. At the age of 16 he recognized his to acknowledge Hannaford Supermarkets in I first met Steve as we were strategizing on call to ministry. In September of 1988 he was producing zero pounds of food waste in 2020. the Oregon legalization effort. Back in 2013, ordained as a Licensed Minister with the As- Hannaford Supermarkets has 183 stores lo- after the Colorado legalization campaign that semblies of the Lord Jesus Christ. cated across New England and New York, he orchestrated had passed and before Or- Rev. McKnight married Roxan Prater on making it the first large-scale supermarket to egon joined the ranks of legalization, he was June 10, 1977. Throughout his ministry he has achieve this landmark in sustainability. already a legend. He pioneered so much of served as Pastor at Milledgeville Pentecostal Throughout 2020, Hannaford Supermarkets the groundwork for the legalization movement Church, Youth President of the Tennessee successfully diverted 65 million pounds of food that exploded after the success of the Colo- District ALJC, and Youth Pastor for the Pente- waste out of landfills. rado campaign which owed so much to his costal Church of Blue Mountain. He has also Instrumental in Hannaford’ s success in this strategic brilliance. served on the board of Iron Hill Christian endeavor is that each of its 183 stores has a Steve was thoughtful, hardworking, and self- Academy, Chairman of the Board of Blue team of hardworking individuals dedicated to effacing. While this has become a national Mountain Children’s Home, and New Begin- rigidly following the U.S. Environmental Pro- movement with many leaders now emerging, nings International Children’s & Family Serv- tection Agency Food Recovery Hierarchy. none compare with Steve. Few will fully under- ices Board. After reducing surplus at the source of produc- stand his many contributions and importance. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, tion, the Food Recovery Hierarchy advises I for one will miss his genuine, quiet leader- Roxann; brothers Robert, Richard, Ron, and that to create a more sustainable food system, ship. Steve; sister, Glenda; and many nieces and we donate surplus product to food insecure in- As someone who’s been working on this nephews. dividuals, followed by donations to local farm- longer than anyone in American politics, I Rev. McKnight had an immeasurable impact ers for animal feed. know we are all deeply, deeply indebted to on the faith community across Mississippi and Food recovery and donation have long been Steve. We mourn his loss, extend our I am grateful to his service to God, family, and staples of Hannaford operations. However, thoughts to his family and many friends. state. when donations are not feasible, Hannaford This should be the year that we finish the f Supermarkets partners with Agri-Cycle to en- pioneering work of his career. It would be a fit- gage in the hierarchy’s fourth tier, industrial ting capstone to a lifetime of cannabis leader- HONORING HANK ROGERS repurposing. Based in Scarborough, Maine, ship, activism, and progress. Agri-Cycle is a food waste recycling company f HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO that turns food into energy. Through this part- OF MISSISSIPPI nership, Hannaford has been able to fully real- HAJIR MOHAMMED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ize their zero-food waste goal. Achieving zero waste is an accomplishment Monday, April 19, 2021 HON. ED PERLMUTTER on its own, but I would like to highlight the OF COLORADO Mr. PALAZZO. Madam Speaker, I rise today added difficulty to this task caused by the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to honor the life and legacy of Mr. Hank Rog- coronavirus pandemic. As the coronavirus ers who passed away on January 4, 2021. My waged on with no clear end in sight, our agri- Monday, April 19, 2021 deepest condolences and most sincere pray- culture and food system industries were dis- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise ers are with his wife of 49 years, Nancy, as rupted to an unprecedented degree. While today to recognize and applaud Hajir Moham- well as his family and friends. shoppers began to decrease their number of med for receiving the Adams County Mayors Mr. Rogers grew up in D’Iberville, and supermarket visits to limit their exposure to the and Commissioners Youth Award. proudly lived and raised his family in South disease, they simultaneously began spending Hajir Mohammed is a 12th grader at Eagle Mississippi. He is a 1970 graduate of more per trip. Hannaford Supermarkets were Ridge Academy and received this award be- D’Iberville High School and obtained his asso- able to not only weather this supply and de- cause her determination and hard work have ciates degree in Drafting from MGCCC. mand shock, but also to divert all unsold food allowed her to overcome adversities. Hank was a principled man devoted to his away from landfills. The dedication demonstrated by Hajir Mo- faith, his country, and his family. Many de- New Hampshire’s way of life is rooted in our hammed is exemplary of the type of achieve- scribe him as a funny, quick witted, intelligent, natural surroundings and keeping our landfills ment that can be attained with hard work and strong willed, ‘‘Southern Gentleman’’ who was as empty as possible is imperative to pre- perseverance. It is essential students at all committed to his beliefs, maintained a strong serving the environment and our natural re- levels strive to make the most of their edu- work ethic and served as a mentor to many in sources. Hannaford’s pioneering curiosity has cation and develop a work ethic which will the community. led to a landmark achievement in supermarket guide them for the rest of their lives. Hank was a volunteer leader having served sustainability. Hannaford Supermarkets’ con- I extend my deepest congratulations to Hajir as the President of the D’Iberville Historical tinuing dedication to sustainability and service Mohammed for winning the Adams County Society, for two years, ‘‘heading up’’ many are immeasurable.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:24 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19AP8.029 E19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with REMARKS E420 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 19, 2021 On behalf of my constituents in New Hamp- RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF Colonel and commanded a Medical Brigade. shire’s First Congressional District, I want to ROBERT ALLAN SMITH He graduated from LSU School of Medicine in congratulate Hannaford Supermarkets on the 1959 and practiced medicine across South success of its sustainability initiative. I look for- HON. TRENT KELLY Mississippi for more than 62-years. ward to the continuation of their sustainability OF MISSISSIPPI In honor of his lifelong service to the com- initiative and am hopeful about the example IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES munity of Hattiesburg, the University of South- this can set for supermarkets across the Na- Monday, April 19, 2021 ern Mississippi Veteran Center established a tion. Once again, I thank Hannaford Super- memorial scholarship in his name. The schol- markets for all that it does to protect our envi- Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, arship is entitled ‘‘Dr. Ronald Lubritz Excel- ronment while also aiding food insecurity. I rise today to celebrate the life of Robert Allan lence in Medical Care Memorial Scholarship.’’ Smith. On November 12, 2020 Lieutenant Although we are sad to hear of his passing, f Colonel Robert Allan Smith passed away. we take comfort in his example of a life well Allan served his Nation for over 45 years in lived and the legacy he leaves behind. On be- THE PARRISH FAMILY the United States Air Force (USAF) and in the half of the 4th Congressional District of Mis- Department of Defense (DoD), Pentagon. sissippi, we honor the memory of Dr. Ronald HON. JAMES COMER Alan was dedicated to his faith. He was a Lubritz, a loving husband, father, man of God, devoted member of the Fort Belvoir Commu- OF KENTUCKY and dedicated civil servant. nity Chapel, Fort Belvoir, VA. Allan married IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f the love of his life, Dr. Patricia Moseley. Hap- Monday, April 19, 2021 pily, they celebrated over twenty years of joy- HONORING CYNTHIA PEARSON Mr. COMER. Madam Speaker, I rise today ful devotion. Allan graduated from Mississippi AND HER OUTSTANDING CON- to recognize the bravery and sacrifice of the State University with a Bachelor of Science TRIBUTIONS TO THE HEALTH OF Parrish Brothers of Burkesville, Kentucky. degree and as a member of the USAF Re- WOMEN AND GIRLS Barney, Watson, and Taylor Parrish each serve Officer Training Corps. Later he ob- honorably served their country during World tained a Masters of Science degree from Troy HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO War II, with Barney paying the ultimate sac- State University. OF CONNECTICUT Upon his Military commissioning, he com- rifice. The Parrish Brothers’ service to our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pleted USAF Pilot Training, Fort Rucker, AL, country did not end after World War II as Wat- Monday, April 19, 2021 son and Taylor continued defending America and a decade later served there as a Flight during the Korean War. During the war, Wat- Examiner, Instructor Pilot, and Academic In- Ms. DELAURO. Madam Speaker, it is an son was seriously wounded and returned to structor. As a Commander for multiple Squad- honor and pleasure to extend my congratula- duty less than a week later, where he also rons and missions worldwide, his leadership tions to Cynthia Pearson, a leader of the wom- paid the ultimate sacrifice. After the Korean and focus on his unit personnel achieved out- en’s health movement for many decades, on War, Taylor returned to Kentucky and contin- standing results in rescue and medical evacu- her exceptional service to the women of the ued serving others and raising a family in the ation missions. He was assigned to the Pen- United States and on her well-earned retire- First District of Kentucky. The family’s sacrifice tagon, USAF Headquarters, and upon retire- ment. was awarded two purple hearts and a bronze ment began an exemplary career as a federal Cynthia has served as Executive Director of star. civilian employee in the DoD, USAF Head- the National Women’s Health Network The legacy of the Parrish family leads us all quarters. (NWHN) for more than 24 years, and prior to to reflect on the freedoms we hold dear and Mr. Smith is greatly missed by many Military that led the organization’s program and policy the sacrifices American heroes make to pro- colleagues for his dedication and significant work. In that time she established an exem- tect them. The service and sacrifices they contributions and by his Pentagon Chapel plary record as an effective and influential ad- bravely gave should not and will not be forgot- friends. Allan is survived by his devoted broth- vocate, leading campaigns to protect women ten. I join their family in friends to celebrate er, David Smith (Jeanne); daughters, Ms. from risky drugs and devices; require the gov- their legacy and honor their noble service to Jenny Pechou, Ms. Ashley Smith and Mrs. ernment to research conditions that affect our country. Sarah Tinsley (Daniel); and cousins, Maxwell women; ensure that women have access to Carroll (Barbara) and Dr. Cheryl Powell (Gil). full information about medical products and f Allan loved his brothers and sisters-in-law, clinical trials; expand women’s access to com- Mrs. Janet Sellers (David), Frank Moseley (Dr. prehensive reproductive health care services; EVELYN ANNE SMITH Christine), and Jeff Moseley (Edith); and fa- and protect women against coercion and ther-in-law, Retired CMSgt James Moseley. abuse in health care. I would like to highlight HON. ED PERLMUTTER I join countless friends, family members, just a few of the accomplishments of her lead- and colleagues in mourning the loss of Lieu- OF COLORADO ership at the NWHN and the contributions it tenant Colonel Robert Smith. He was an out- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES made to advancing research for women’s standing man dedicated to family, faith, and health and increasing access to health care. Monday, April 19, 2021 country, and he will be deeply missed. In 1987, Cynthia and the National Women’s Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise f Health Network led a grassroots campaign today to recognize and applaud Evelyn Anne HONORING THE MEMORY OF DR. that convinced the National Cancer Institute to Smith for receiving the Adams County Mayors RONALD LUBRITZ fund the first breast cancer prevention trial that and Commissioners Youth Award. examined the effects of a low-fat diet on Evelyn Anne Smith is an 11th grader at breast cancer. And Cynthia helped the NWHN Vantage Point High School and received this HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO to produce the first-ever fact sheets on breast award because her determination and hard OF MISSISSIPPI cancer and African American, Latina, Native work have allowed her to overcome adversi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES American and Asian American women, high- ties. Monday, April 19, 2021 lighting the disparities in survival experienced The dedication demonstrated by Evelyn Mr. PALAZZO. Madam Speaker, I rise today by women of color and building momentum for Anne Smith is exemplary of the type of to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Ronald targeted outreach programs. Her work on achievement that can be attained with hard Lubritz who passed away on February 13, breast cancer also included advocacy that work and perseverance. It is essential stu- 2021 at the age of 87. I send my condolences prompted the U.S. Congress to investigate the dents at all levels strive to make the most of and prayers to Ronald’s wife, Carol, as well as lack of informed consent in trials of a breast their education and develop a work ethic his family and friends. cancer treatment drug that was being given to which will guide them for the rest of their lives. Born in New Orleans, he grew up in the Big healthy women. As a result of that investiga- I extend my deepest congratulations to Eve- Easy alongside his brothers and sisters. As a tion, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) re- lyn Anne Smith for winning the Adams County young boy during WWII, his father instilled in vised their informed consent rules for govern- Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award. I him a remarkable desire for hard work, integ- ment-funded clinical trials, ensuring that future have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- rity, and love for his nation. volunteers would be given complete informa- cation and character in all of her future ac- Dr. Lubritz joined the National Guard and tion about serious and potentially fatal risks complishments. Reserve where he achieved the rank of Full associated with study drugs.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:24 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19AP8.034 E19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with REMARKS April 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E421 With Cynthia’s leadership, the NWHN be- policy, Cynthia has been an essential ally and Lieutenant George V. Seibold killed in action, came one of the first and most prescient crit- partner to policymakers working within the fed- to establish the American Gold Star Mothers, ics of the unproven, yet widespread, use of eral government. In 2018, she helped organize Inc. The organization was officially incor- menopause hormone therapy to prevent heart a lightning-speed advocacy campaign that in porated on January 5, 1929. disease in women. In 1990, Cynthia testified just one week saved the Food and Drug Ad- That same year, Congress provided funding at the Food and Drug Administration, per- ministration Office of Women’s Health from an for these mothers and widows to travel to suading the agency not to approve preventive attempt to defund it and prevent its staff from cemeteries in Europe to visit their loved ones. use of the drugs without first requiring the doing the work the office was established to In 1930, a group of 231 Gold Star women sponsors to provide the same standard of evi- do. sailed from Hoboken, New Jersey aboard the dence from placebo controlled trials that it had I ask my colleagues to join me in extending passenger liner SS America on the inaugural required for all drugs approved for heart dis- our sincerest appreciation to Cynthia Pearson pilgrimage to the European graves of their ease prevention in men. A year later, she for her vital contributions to the health of sons and husbands who died in World War I. spearheaded the NWHN’s successful advo- women and girls. When this program ended three years later, cacy to persuade the NIH to fund and launch f nearly 6,700 Gold Star women had journeyed the largest ever study of the health of older across the Atlantic to bid a final farewell to women, the Women’s Health Initiative, which RECOGNIZING THE AMERICAN loved ones laid to rest in war cemeteries in enrolled more than 27,000 women in clinical GOLD STAR MOTHERS, INC. France, Belgium, and Great Britain. trials of menopause hormone therapy. Congress later granted a federal charter to In 2002, Cynthia’s skepticism about meno- HON. CHRIS JACOBS the American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. and des- pause hormone therapy was proven well- OF NEW YORK ignated the last Sunday in September as founded when the Women’s Health Initiative IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘Gold Star Mother’s Day.’’ Congress also au- showed that hormone therapy does not pre- Monday, April 19, 2021 thorized and requested President Franklin D. vent heart disease and, in fact, increases the Roosevelt issue a proclamation in observance risk of stroke and in some cases, breast can- Mr. JACOBS of New York. Madam Speaker, of this occasion. Each year on this day, we cer. Cynthia and the NWHN educated women I would like to take a moment to recognize a express the love, sorrow, and reverence of the about the results of those trials, so that they recent event that generously contributed to people of the United States for American Gold could make more informed decisions about and positively impacted the welfare of our Star Mothers. whether to use menopause hormone therapy. community and citizenry here in the 27th Con- We especially recognize our American Gold This led to the largest-ever drop in breast can- gressional District of New York. I gladly wel- Star Mothers and their fallen soldiers in New cer rates. In one decade, more than 160,000 comed the Department of New York of the York’s 27th District. At the Buffalo & Erie women did not get breast cancer because the American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. to my home- County Naval & Military Park resides the U.S. NWHN helped them avoid exposure to the town of Buffalo, New York for their 84th Con- Navy destroyer USS The Sullivans (DD–537). drugs that would have caused it. In 2012, vention on April 9–10, 2021. This National Historic Landmark has been a Cynthia received the Grassroots Activism I recognize the American Gold Star Moth- public memorial and museum ship since 1979, Award from the National Breast Cancer Coali- ers, women that share the tragedy of having and is sponsored by Alleta Sullivan, a Gold tion in recognition of this lifesaving work. children that died in connection to military Star Mother whose five sons were killed in ac- Cynthia also successfully advocated for the service or are missing in action. These Gold tion. George, Francis, Joseph, Madison, and NIH to fund the only multi-ethnic long-term Star Mothers strive to keep the memory of Albert Sullivan-brothers from Waterloo, IA— study of the menopause transition in healthy their sons and daughters alive by working to died when their cruiser was sunk at the First women. The study enrolled more than 3,000 help veterans, those currently serving in the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal in 1942. women and has resulted in nearly 500 publi- military, their families, and their communities. I am glad the Gold Star Mothers recently cations, providing essential information that I am grateful for their efforts to come together had the opportunity to gather in Buffalo, New enables women to understand what is normal to respect and honor our fallen service mem- York for the 2021 Convention of the Depart- in menopause, and how that’s different across bers, especially considering the immense ment of New York of the American Gold Star race and ethnicity. hardship they have experienced themselves. Mothers. I remain incredibly grateful for and Starting in 2007, as a co-founder of Raising There are many instances in the CONGRES- humbled by the Gold Star Mothers’ commit- Women’s Voices for the Health Care We SIONAL RECORD of service flags being adopt- ment to honoring and reflecting on the leg- Need, a national collaborative initiative that ed-that precede the creation of the American acies of their sons and daughters lost in serv- supports quality affordable health care for all, Gold Star Mothers organization—and I would ice to our Nation; finding strength in the fellow- Cynthia helped build the grassroots support like to highlight two in particular. In 1917 Ohio ship of each other; and helping veterans, cur- that was integral to the successful enactment veteran and businessman Robert L. Queisser rent military servicemembers and their fami- of the Affordable Care Act, which extended created the Blue Star Service Flag to honor lies, and our communities. his two sons serving in the First World War health insurance coverage to tens of thou- f sands of women. The coverage made possible and other service members of the U.S. mili- by the Affordable Care Act has provided tary. The CONGRESSIONAL RECORD of Sep- JAMES TORRES women with access to lifesaving health care, tember 24, 1917 reflects the adoption of this including no co-pay coverage for preventive service flag. This flag recognizes those who HON. ED PERLMUTTER care such as cervical cancer screening and give so much for liberty and acknowledges OF COLORADO contraceptive care. In recent years, Cynthia that the dearest thing to a father and mother IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES worked within the Raising Women’s Voices are their children. Monday, April 19, 2021 collaborative to help defeat multiple attempts Later, in 1918, President Woodrow Wilson to dismantle the Affordable Care Act and has approved a suggestion by the Women’s Com- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise been instrumental in bringing the voices of mittee of the Council of National Defense that today to recognize and applaud James Torres women, people of color, and LGBTQ people to mothers who lost a child in World War I wear for receiving the Adams County Mayors and the national health care debate. a gold star on a traditional black mourning Commissioners Youth Award. In the reproductive health arena, working in armband. This led to creation of the Gold Star James Torres is a 12th grader at Vantage partnership with the SisterSong Women of Service Flag, where a gold star was placed in- Point High School and received this award be- Color Reproductive Justice Collective, Cynthia side the flag’s blue star, signifying a service cause his determination and hard work have and the NWHN created a statement of prin- member has died. allowed him to overcome adversities. ciples to guide the provision of long-acting re- The Gold Star Service flag adoption was, of The dedication demonstrated by James versible contraceptives. The statement was course, followed by the creation of the Amer- Torres is exemplary of the type of achieve- signed by over a hundred organizations and ican Gold Star Mothers, Inc, an organization ment that can be attained with hard work and has helped keep patient autonomy front and that offered its 65 original charter members perseverance. It is essential students at all center, protecting patients from coercive prac- the opportunity to find strength in fellowship. In levels strive to make the most of their edu- tices while expanding access to contraception. 1928, twenty five mothers of American service cation and develop a work ethic which will Finally, in addition to being an effective edu- members lost in World War I met in Wash- guide them for the rest of their lives. cator of consumers and a persuasive advo- ington, D.C. under the leadership of Grace I extend my deepest congratulations to cate in her attempts to influence government Darling Seibold, the mother of U.S. Army First James Torres for winning the Adams County

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:24 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19AP8.039 E19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with REMARKS E422 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 19, 2021 Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award. I While we are saddened by her passing, we RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedica- take comfort in her example of a life well lived WALTER GANN tion and character in all of his future accom- and the legacy she leaves behind. On behalf plishments. of the 4th Congressional District of Mississippi, HON. TRENT KELLY f we honor the memory of Ms. Susan Ann OF MISSISSIPPI Shank, a loving wife, a dedicated civil servant, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF TODD and a woman of God. GALE Monday, April 19, 2021 f Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, HON. TRENT KELLY PERSONAL EXPLANATION I rise today to celebrate the life and service of OF MISSISSIPPI Corporal Walter Gann, an American hero and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. LAUREN BOEBERT an outstanding representation of the state of Monday, April 19, 2021 Mississippi. OF COLORADO Walter Gann was born on January 31, 1922 Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to John and Mary Rogers Gann. He spent the I rise today to celebrate the life of Todd Gale. Monday, April 19, 2021 first eighteen years of his life in Calhoun City, Mr. Gale was an outstanding Mississippian Mississippi. Only July 3, 1941 he joined the and I join his loved ones in mourning his loss. Mrs. BOEBERT. Madam Speaker, I was United States Army Air Forces in Jackson, Todd was born In Columbus, Mississippi on participating in a Natural Resources Com- Mississippi and was soon deployed to the October 9, 1968. He was educated at Heritage mittee Forum and asking my invited witness Philippines. At eighteen years old Walter faced Academy before matriculating to Mississippi questions and missed the vote. Had I been attack by the Japanese Imperial Army. After State University where he studied Landscape present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call several months of battle with minimal food, Architecture. After graduating, he joined the No. 118, H.R. 1195. supplies, and medical care, the American sol- United States Forest Service in Ketchikan, f diers were forced to surrender; the Bataan Alaska. Death March began on April 9, 1942. Corporal Todd Gale married Stephanie McLain on HONORING THE LIFE OF JACOB Gann, enduring shrapnel wounds and mal- July 16, 1994. With her support, Todd earned BURNS nutrition, marched 65 miles in the blistering his Masters Degree in Economic Development heat. from the University of Southern Mississippi. HON. TROY BALDERSON It is believed Corporal Gann arrived at Fu- He soon became the General Manager of Co- OF OHIO kuoka POW Camp No. 1 on Kyushu Island lumbus Light and Water. He served on the where he faced barbaric treatment from Japa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES boards of the Tennessee Valley Public Power nese guards. He was eventually transported to Association and American Public Power Asso- Monday, April 19, 2021 Japan; Gann and his fellow soldiers stood ciation. Todd was a community servant and Mr. BALDERSON. Madam Speaker, I rise shoulder to shoulder on the Japanese hell was active on the boards of Main Street Co- today to honor the life of Jacob Edward Burns. ship. Men died by the dozens of suffocation, lumbus, Columbus Lowndes Humane Society, Jacob, 35, passed away Saturday, April 3, starvation, and dysentery. In Japan, Corporal Mississippi University for Women Advisory 2021 as the result of an automobile accident. Gann was a POW for three and a half years. Board and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Vestry He was born August 26, 1985 in Zanesville to Corporal Gann was released upon American and Junior Warden. David and Bonnie Burns. Victory and was immediately treated in a Left to cherish Todd’s memory are his wife, Jacob was a Philo graduate and retired as Washington hospital before returning home. Stephanie; children, Stormy and Gunnar; and a Staff Sergeant from the United States Air His family rejoiced to see him alive and safe. his godchildren. Todd was a beloved member Force on November 27, 2019. He had a He was called to testify in the war crime trials of the Columbus community and a man dedi- strong relationship with his military brothers, following WWII but could not attend because cated to his family and faith. He will be deeply while serving he was a Combat Arms Instruc- he was hospitalized. For the remainder of his missed. tor and was known around the world for his life Corporal Gann bore the weight of all he f knowledge. Jacob was a remarkable husband had witnessed. In 1949 Walter moved to Booneville, Mis- HONORING THE MEMORY OF MS. and father. I mourn with his family and I am sissippi and married Juanita Goddard. To- SUSAN SHANK thankful for his service. gether they raised four children. In August of f 1963 his wife passed, and in November of that HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO year his son was killed in a motorcycle acci- FAITH WALKER OF MISSISSIPPI dent. In 1970 he moved to Chattanooga, Ten- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nessee until his death on October 14, 1980. Monday, April 19, 2021 HON. ED PERLMUTTER He was laid to rest at Crossroads cemetery in OF COLORADO Jumpertown, Mississippi with his wife and son. Mr. PALAZZO. Madam Speaker, I rise today IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In the course of his life Corporal Gann was to honor the life and legacy of Ms. Susan Ann Monday, April 19, 2021 awarded the Good Conduct Medal, a Purple Shank who passed away on January 17, 2021 Heart, the WWII Victory Medal, an A.P. The- at the age of 70. I send my condolences and Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise ater Medal with 1 Bronze Star, the American prayers to her family and friends. today to recognize and applaud Faith Walker Defense Medal with 1 Bronze Star, and the Susan was born and raised in Biloxi, Mis- for receiving the Adams County Mayors and Philippine Liberation Medal with 1 Bronze sissippi. Susan was the mother of Michael Commissioners Youth Award. Star. He also received a letter from President Wills and Angela Hoener. Susan faithfully Faith Walker is a 7th grader at Bennett Mid- Harry S. Truman thanking him for his service served the City of Biloxi Police Department dle School and received this award because to the United States. Communication Division from March 26, 1987, her determination and hard work have allowed I am grateful for the service of Corporal until retiring on November 26, 2013. her to overcome adversities. Walter Gann and admire his commitment to In Susan’s twenty-six years of dedicated The dedication demonstrated by Faith Walk- faith, family, and country. service, she achieved the position of Floor Su- er is exemplary of the type of achievement f pervisor and received many written com- that can be attained with hard work and perse- mendations from citizens for her professional verance. It is essential students at all levels HONORING JAMES WHITE service. Mr. Andrew ‘‘FoFo’’ Gillich, Mayor of strive to make the most of their education and Biloxi, commemorated and commended the develop a work ethic which will guide them for HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO lifelong devotion of Susan by declaring Janu- the rest of their lives. OF MISSISSIPPI ary 17th as ‘‘Susan Ann Shank Day’’. I extend my deepest congratulations to Faith IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Susan will be remembered by her family Walker for winning the Adams County Mayors and friends who knew her best for her devo- and Commissioners Youth Award. I have no Monday, April 19, 2021 tion to the state of Mississippi, her faith, ac- doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and Mr. PALAZZO. Madam Speaker, I rise today complishments, and devotion to others. character in all of her future accomplishments. to honor the life and legacy of James White

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:24 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19AP8.041 E19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with REMARKS April 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E423 who passed away on January 12, 2021 at the 10 a.m. trict of Columbia, to be General Coun- age of 74. I send my condolences and prayers Committee on Commerce, Science, and sel, Department of Veterans Affairs. to James’s wife, Jeannie, as well as his family Transportation TBA To hold hearings to examine the nomina- 9:30 a.m. and friends. tions of Bill Nelson, of Florida, to be Chief White started with the Gulfport Fire Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Administrator of the National Aero- Forestry Department in 1965 and worked his way up to nautics and Space Administration, becoming the Fire Chief in 1984. Chief White To hold hearings to examine the nomina- Lina M. Khan, of New York, to be a tion of Jewel Hairston Bronaugh, of was a great leader and helped guide the de- Federal Trade Commissioner, and Les- Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Ag- lie B. Kiernan, of Maryland, to be Gen- partment into emergency medical service de- riculture. eral Counsel of the Department of livery in the early 80’s, making them one of SR–301 the first fire departments in the area to provide Commerce. SR–253 Committee on Armed Services such a service. To hold hearings to examine United He served the City of Gulfport with honor Committee on Foreign Relations Business meeting to consider S. 413, to States Central Command and United and distinction and was very well respected establish the China Censorship Monitor States Africa Command in review of during his years of service with the Gulfport and Action Group, S. 814, to promote the Defense Authorization Request for Fire Department. I know he will be greatly security partnership with Ukraine, and fiscal year 2022 and the Future Years missed by many in our community. an original bill entitled, ‘‘Strategic Defense Program; to be immediately Although we are saddened by his passing, Competition Act of 2021’’. followed by a closed session in SVC–217. we take comfort in his example of a life well SD–106 SD–G50 lived and the legacy he leaves behind. On be- Committee on the Judiciary Committee on Banking, Housing, and half of the 4th Congressional District of Mis- Subcommittee on Intellectual Property Urban Affairs sissippi, we honor the memory of James To hold hearings to examine improving To hold hearings to examine 21st century access and inclusivity in the patent White, a loving husband, father, man of God, communities, focusing on capitalizing system, focusing on unleashing Amer- on opportunities in the clean energy and dedicated civil servant. ica’s economic engine. economy. f SD–226 WEBEX 2 p.m. PERSONAL EXPLANATION 10 a.m. --- Committee on Appropriations Committee on Energy and Natural Re- Subcommittee on Legislative Branch sources HON. VICKY HARTZLER To hold hearings to examine proposed To hold hearings to examine the opportu- OF MISSOURI budget estimates and justification for nities and challenges that exist for ad- fiscal year 2022 for the Capitol Police, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vancing and deploying carbon and car- Architect of the Capitol, and Senate bon-dioxide utilization technologies in Monday, April 19, 2021 Sergeant at Arms. the United States. SD–192 Mrs. HARTZLER. Madam Speaker, on SD–366 Thursday, April 15, 2021 I was unable to vote Committee on Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Committee on Finance on Roll Call No. 114. Had I been present, I To hold hearings to examine U.S.-China would have voted YEA, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism To hold hearings to examine U.S. policy Relations, focusing on improving U.S. f on Yemen. competitiveness through trade. SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS SD–106 SD–215 Select Committee on Intelligence Committee on Health, Education, Labor, Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, To receive a closed briefing on certain and Pensions agreed to by the Senate of February 4, intelligence matters. To hold hearings to examine protecting 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- SVC–217 U.S. biomedical research, focusing on tem for a computerized schedule of all 2:30 p.m. efforts to prevent undue foreign influ- meetings and hearings of Senate com- Committee on Armed Services ence. mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and SD–430 tees, and committees of conference. Capabilities Committee on the Judiciary This title requires all such committees To hold hearings to examine science and Subcommittee on Criminal Justice and technology, technology maturation, Counterterrorism to notify the Office of the Senate Daily and technology transition activities. Digest—designated by the Rules Com- To hold hearings to examine behavioral SR–222 health and policing, focusing on inter- mittee—of the time, place and purpose Committee on Armed Services actions and solutions. of the meetings, when scheduled and Subcommittee on Personnel SD–226 any cancellations or changes in the To hold hearings to examine the current 10:15 a.m. meetings as they occur. and future cyber workforce of the De- Committee on Homeland Security and As an additional procedure along partment of Defense and the military Governmental Affairs with the computerization of this infor- services. To hold hearings to examine the nomina- mation, the Office of the Senate Daily SR–232A tions of Kiran Arjandas Ahuja, of Mas- Committee on Commerce, Science, and sachusetts, to be Director of the Office Digest will prepare this information for Transportation of Personnel Management, and Anton printing in the Extensions of Remarks Subcommittee on Aviation Safety, Oper- George Hajjar, of Maryland, Amber section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ations, and Innovation Faye McReynolds, of Colorado, and on Monday and Wednesday of each To hold hearings to examine America’s Ronald Stroman, of the District of Co- week. safe return to air travel. lumbia, each to be a Governor of the Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, SR–253 Committee on the Judiciary United States Postal Service. April 20, 2021 may be found in the Daily SD–342/VTC Digest of today’s RECORD. Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights APRIL 27 MEETINGS SCHEDULED To hold hearings to examine competition 10 a.m. APRIL 21 in app stores, focusing on antitrust. Committee on Appropriations SD–226 Time to be announced Subcommittee on Defense Committee on Small Business and Entre- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, To hold closed hearings to examine the preneurship and Pensions Missile Defense Agency, focusing on a To hold hearings to examine the nomina- Business meeting to consider the nomi- program update. tion of Dilawar Syed, of California, to nations of Julie A. Su, of California, to SVC–217 be Deputy Administrator of the Small be Deputy Secretary of Labor, Cynthia Committee on Energy and Natural Re- Business Administration. Minette Marten, of California, to be sources SR–301 Deputy Secretary, and James Richard To hold hearings to examine energy de- Kvaal, of Massachusetts, to be Under APRIL 22 velopment on federal lands, focusing on Secretary, both of the Department of Time to be announced the current status of the Department Education, and other pending calendar Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Interior’s onshore oil and gas business. Business meeting to consider the nomi- leasing program. TBA nation of Richard A. Sauber, of the Dis- SD–366

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:24 Apr 20, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\M19AP8.000 E19APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with REMARKS Monday, April 19, 2021 Daily Digest Senate sions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Chamber Action Senate, a vote on cloture will occur on Wednesday, Routine Proceedings, pages S2001–S2042 April 21, 2021. Page S2009 Measures Introduced: Twenty-one bills and one Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Sen- resolution were introduced, as follows: S. ate took the following action: 1200–1220, and S. Res. 164. Pages S2011–12 Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legisla- tive Session. Page S2009 Measures Reported: By 50 yeas to 49 nays (Vote No. 155), Senate Special Report entitled ‘‘Legislative and Oversight agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session Activities During the 116th Congress by the Senate to consider the nomination. Page S2009 Committee on Veterans’ Affairs’’. (S. Rept. No. 117–16) Page S2011 Estenoz Nomination Referral—Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing Measures Considered: that the nomination of Shannon Aneal Estenoz, of COVID–19 Hate Crimes Act—Agreement: Senate Florida, to be Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wild- resumed consideration of S. 937, to facilitate the ex- life, sent to the Senate by the President on Monday, pedited review of COVID–19 hate crimes, taking ac- April 19, 2021, be referred jointly to the Committee tion on the following amendment proposed thereto: on Energy and Natural Resources and the Com- Pages S2002–09 mittee on Environment and Public Works. Pending: Page S2041 Schumer (for Hirono/Collins) Amendment No. Gensler Nomination—Agreement: A unanimous- 1445, of a perfecting nature. Pages S2002–03 consent agreement was reached providing that at 12 A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- noon, on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, Senate resume viding for further consideration of the bill at ap- consideration of the nomination of Gary Gensler, of proximately 10 a.m., on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Maryland, to be a Member of the Securities and Ex- Page S2041 change Commission, and Senate vote on the motion Appointments: to invoke cloture on the nomination; and that if clo- ture is invoked on the nomination, all post-cloture United States Holocaust Memorial Council: The time be considered expired at 2:15 p.m. Page S2041 Chair, on behalf of the President pro tempore, pur- suant to Public Law 96–388, as amended by Public Nominations Received: Senate received the fol- Law 97–84, and Public Law 106–292, reappointed lowing nominations: the following Senators to the United States Holo- Faisal Amin, of Maryland, to be Chief Financial caust Memorial Council for the 117th Congress: Sen- Officer, Environmental Protection Agency. ators Rubio and Scott (SC). Page S2041 Shannon Aneal Estenoz, of Florida, to be Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife. Monaco Nomination: By 94 yeas to 3 nays (Vote Tanya Marie Trujillo, of New Mexico, to be an No. EX. 154), Senate agreed to the motion to close Assistant Secretary of the Interior. further debate on the nomination of Lisa O. Monaco, Larry Edward Andre, Jr., of Texas, to be Ambas- of the District of Columbia, to be Deputy Attorney sador to the Federal Republic of Somalia. General. Page S2009 Elizabeth Moore Aubin, of Virginia, to be Ambas- Gupta Nomination—Cloture: Senate began consid- sador to the People’s Democratic Republic of Alge- eration of the nomination of Vanita Gupta, of Vir- ria. ginia, to be Associate Attorney General, Department Steven C. Bondy, of New Jersey, to be Ambas- of Justice. Page S2009 sador to the Kingdom of Bahrain. A motion was entered to close further debate on Maria E. Brewer, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the nomination, and, in accordance with the provi- the Kingdom of Lesotho. D365

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Marc Evans Knapper, of California, to be Ambas- Patricia L. Ross, of Ohio, to be an Assistant Sec- sador to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. retary of Veterans Affairs (Congressional and Legisla- Christopher John Lamora, of Rhode Island, to be tive Affairs). Ambassador to the Republic of Cameroon. Maryanne T. Donaghy, of Pennsylvania, to be an Tulinabo S. Mushingi, of Virginia, to be Ambas- Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Office of Ac- sador to the Republic of Angola, and to serve con- countability and Whistleblower Protection). currently and without additional compensation as Matthew T. Quinn, of Montana, to be Under Sec- Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Sao retary of Veterans Affairs for Memorial Affairs. Tome and Principe. 1 Navy nomination in the rank of admiral. Michael Raynor, of Maryland, to be Ambassador Page S2042 to the Republic of Senegal, and to serve concurrently Messages from the House: Pages S2010–11 and without additional compensation as Ambassador Measures Referred: Page S2011 to the Republic of Guinea-Bissau. Michele Jeanne Sison, of Maryland, to be an As- Measures Read the First Time: Page S2011 sistant Secretary of State (International Organization Additional Cosponsors: Pages S2012–13 Affairs). Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: Jon Eugene Meyer, of Ohio, to be General Coun- Pages S2013–39 sel, Department of Homeland Security. Additional Statements: Page S2010 Rupa Ranga Puttagunta, of the District of Colum- bia, to be Associate Judge of the Superior Court of Amendments Submitted: Pages S2039–41 the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen Authorities for Committees to Meet: Page S2041 years. Record Votes: Two record votes were taken today. Robin C. Ashton, of Maryland, to be Inspector (Total–155) Page S2009 General, Central Intelligence Agency. Deborah L. Boardman, of Maryland, to be United Adjournment: Senate convened at 3 p.m. and ad- States District Judge for the District of Maryland. journed at 7:28 p.m., until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. (For Senate’s program, see the re- Tiffany P. Cunningham, of Illinois, to be United marks of the Majority Leader in today’s Record on States Circuit Judge for the Federal Circuit. page S2042.) Lydia Kay Griggsby, of Maryland, to be United States District Judge for the District of Maryland. Ketanji Brown Jackson, of the District of Colum- Committee Meetings bia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Dis- (Committees not listed did not meet) trict of Columbia Circuit. Candace Jackson-Akiwumi, of Illinois, to be AFGHANISTAN United States Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit. Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee received a Julien Xavier Neals, of New Jersey, to be United closed briefing on the negotiation process and under- States District Judge for the District of New Jersey. standing the security situation in Afghanistan from Zahid N. Quraishi, of New Jersey, to be United Zalmay Khalilzad, Special Representative for Af- States District Judge for the District of New Jersey. ghanistan Reconciliation, Department of State; Regina M. Rodriguez, of Colorado, to be United David F. Helvey, Acting Assistant Secretary of De- States District Judge for the District of Colorado. fense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs; and an official Margaret Irene Strickland, of New Mexico, to be briefer from the National Intelligence Office for United States District Judge for the District of New South Asia, Office of the Director of National Intel- Mexico. ligence.

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Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related the ‘‘NO BAN Act’’; and H.R. 1573, the ‘‘Access to Agencies, budget hearing on the Department of the Inte- Counsel Act of 2021’’, 9:30 a.m., Webex. rior, 10 a.m., Webex. Committee on Small Business, Full Committee, hearing Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, entitled ‘‘Update on SBA’s Pandemic Response Pro- Education, and Related Agencies, hearing entitled grams’’, 10 a.m., 2360 Rayburn and Zoom. ‘‘Building Capacity, Building Community: Increasing In- Select Committee On The Climate Crisis, Full Committee, vestments in Community Colleges’’, 10 a.m., Webex. hearing entitled ‘‘Making the Case for Climate Action: Committee on Armed Services, Full Committee, hearing Creating New Jobs and Catalyzing Economic Growth’’, entitled ‘‘National Security Challenges and U.S. Military 12 p.m., Zoom. Activities in the Greater Middle East and Africa’’, 11 f a.m., 2118 Rayburn and Webex. Committee on Education and Labor, Full Committee, busi- CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD ness meeting to approve new subcommittee assignments, Week of April 20 through April 23, 2021 10:15 a.m., Zoom. Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘For-Profit College Senate Chamber Conversions: Examining Ways to Improve Accountability and Prevent Fraud’’, 10:15 a.m., Zoom. On Tuesday, Senate will continue consideration of Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on En- S. 937, COVID–19 Hate Crimes Act. ergy, hearing entitled ‘‘Generating Equity: Deploying a At 12 noon, Senate will resume consideration of Just and Clean Energy Future’’, 10:30 a.m., Webex. the nomination of Gary Gensler, of Maryland, to be Committee on Financial Services, Full Committee, markup a Member of the Securities and Exchange Commis- on Views and Estimates of the Committee on Financial sion, with a vote on the motion to invoke cloture Services on Matters to be Set Forth in the Concurrent thereon. Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2022 Budget; If cloture is invoked on the nomination of Gary resolution to establish the Task Force on Artificial Intel- Gensler, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Securi- ligence in the Committee on Financial Services; resolution ties and Exchange Commission, Senate will vote on to establish the Task Force on Financial Technology in the Committee on Financial Services; H.R. 1087, the confirmation of the nomination, at 2:15 p.m. ‘‘Shareholder Political Transparency Act’’; H.R. 1187, the During the balance of the week, Senate may con- ‘‘ESG Disclosure Simplification Act’’; H.R. 1277, the sider any cleared legislative and executive business. ‘‘Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Senate Committees Act’’; H.R. 2123, the ‘‘Diversity and Inclusion Data Ac- countability and Transparency Act’’; H.R. 2516, the (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) ‘‘Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Banking Act’’; Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: April H.R. 2543, the ‘‘Federal Reserve Racial and Economic 22, to hold hearings to examine the nomination of Jewel Equity Act’’; H.R. 2547, the ‘‘Comprehensive Debt Col- Hairston Bronaugh, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary lection Improvement Act’’; and H.R. 2553, the ‘‘Real Es- of Agriculture, 9:30 a.m., SR–301. tate Valuation Fairness and Improvement Act of 2021’’, Committee on Appropriations: April 20, Subcommittee on 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn and Webex. Defense, to hold hearings to examine Defense Health Pro- Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on Europe, gram, 9:30 a.m., SD–192. Energy, the Environment, and Cyber, hearing entitled April 20, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine ‘‘Restoration of the Transatlantic Dialogue: The Global the American Jobs Plan, focusing on infrastructure, cli- Fight Against Climate Change’’, 2 p.m., Webex. mate change, and investing in our nation’s future, 10:30 Committee on the Judiciary, April 20, Full Committee, a.m., SD–106. markup on H.R. 1843, the ‘‘COVID–19 Hate Crimes April 21, Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, to hold Act’’; H.R. 2383, the ‘‘National Opposition to Hate, As- hearings to examine proposed budget estimates and jus- sault, and Threats to Equality Act of 2021’’; H.R. 2393, tification for fiscal year 2022 for the Capitol Police, Ar- the ‘‘No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act of chitect of the Capitol, and Senate Sergeant at Arms, 2 2021’’; H.R. 704, the ‘‘Artistic Recognition for Talented p.m., SD–192. Students Act’’; and H.R. 2453, the ‘‘Driving for Oppor- Committee on Armed Services: April 20, to hold hearings tunity Act of 2021’’, 10 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. to examine United States Strategic Command and United Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Energy States Space Command in review of the Defense Author- and Mineral Resources, hearing entitled ‘‘Building Back ization Request for fiscal year 2022 and the Future Years Better: Reducing Pollution and Creating Jobs Through Defense Program; to be immediately followed by a closed Offshore Wind’’, 2:30 p.m., Webex. session in SVC–217, 9:30 a.m., SD–G50. Committee on Oversight and Reform, Subcommittee on April 21, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Ca- Government Operations, hearing entitled ‘‘Restoring pabilities, to hold hearings to examine science and tech- Independence: Rebuilding the Federal Offices of Inspec- nology, technology maturation, and technology transition tors General’’, 9:30 a.m., 2154 Rayburn and Webex. activities, 2:30 p.m., SR–222. Committee on Rules, Full Committee, hearing on H.R. April 21, Subcommittee on Personnel, to hold hearings 51, the ‘‘Washington, D.C. Admission Act’’; H.R. 1333, to examine the current and future cyber workforce of the

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Department of Defense and the military services, 2:30 April 22, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine p.m., SR–232A. protecting U.S. biomedical research, focusing on efforts to April 22, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine prevent undue foreign influence, 10 a.m., SD–430. United States Central Command and United States Africa Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Command in review of the Defense Authorization Re- April 22, to hold hearings to examine the nominations quest for fiscal year 2022 and the Future Years Defense of Kiran Arjandas Ahuja, of Massachusetts, to be Director Program; to be immediately followed by a closed session of the Office of Personnel Management, and Anton in SVC–217, 9:30 a.m., SD–G50. George Hajjar, of Maryland, Amber Faye McReynolds, of Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: April Colorado, and Ronald Stroman, of the District of Colum- 20, to hold hearings to examine investing in rural com- bia, each to be a Governor of the United States Postal munities, 10 a.m., WEBEX. Service, 10:15 a.m., SD–342/VTC. April 22, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine Committee on the Judiciary: April 20, to hold hearings to 21st century communities, focusing on capitalizing on examine voting rights, 10 a.m., SH–216. opportunities in the clean energy economy, 9:30 a.m., April 21, Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, to WEBEX. hold hearings to examine improving access and inclusivity Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: April in the patent system, focusing on unleashing America’s 20, to hold hearings to examine strengthening the Fed- economic engine, 10 a.m., SD–226. eral Trade Commission’s authority to protect consumers, April 21, Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Anti- 10 a.m., SR–253. trust, and Consumer Rights, to hold hearings to examine April 21, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine competition in app stores, focusing on antitrust, 2:30 the nominations of Bill Nelson, of Florida, to be Admin- p.m., SD–226. istrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Adminis- April 22, Subcommittee on Criminal Justice and tration, Lina M. Khan, of New York, to be a Federal Counterterrorism, to hold hearings to examine behavioral Trade Commissioner, and Leslie B. Kiernan, of Maryland, health and policing, focusing on interactions and solu- to be General Counsel of the Department of Commerce, tions, 10 a.m., SD–226. 10 a.m., SR–253. Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship: April April 21, Subcommittee on Aviation Safety, Oper- 21, to hold hearings to examine the nomination of ations, and Innovation, to hold hearings to examine Dilawar Syed, of California, to be Deputy Administrator America’s safe return to air travel, 2:30 p.m., SR–253. of the Small Business Administration, 2:30 p.m., Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: April 22, to SR–301. hold hearings to examine the opportunities and challenges Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: April 22, business meet- that exist for advancing and deploying carbon and car- ing to consider the nomination of Richard A. Sauber, of bon-dioxide utilization technologies in the United States, the District of Columbia, to be General Counsel, Depart- 10 a.m., SD–366. ment of Veterans Affairs, Time to be announced, Room Committee on Finance: April 20, to hold hearings to ex- to be announced. amine combatting inequality, focusing on the tax code Select Committee on Intelligence: April 21, to receive a and racial, ethnic, and gender disparities, 10 a.m., closed briefing on certain intelligence matters, 2 p.m., WEBEX. SVC–217. April 22, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine U.S.-China Relations, focusing on improving U.S. com- House Committees petitiveness through trade, 10 a.m., SD–215. Committee on Appropriations, April 21, Subcommittee on Committee on Foreign Relations: April 21, business meet- Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, hear- ing to consider S. 413, to establish the China Censorship ing entitled ‘‘Oversight of the Economic Development Monitor and Action Group, S. 814, to promote security Administration’s Role in Pandemic Response’’, 10 a.m., partnership with Ukraine, and an original bill entitled, Webex. ‘‘Strategic Competition Act of 2021’’, 10 a.m., SD–106. April 21, Subcommittee on Defense, budget hearing on April 21, Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, U.S. Africa Command, 10 a.m., 2212 Rayburn. This Central Asia, and Counterterrorism, to hold hearings to hearing is closed. examine U.S. policy on Yemen, 2 p.m., SD–106. April 21, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: April Related Agencies, budget hearing on the Environmental 20, to hold hearings to examine COVID–19 recovery, fo- Protection Agency, 10 a.m., Webex. cusing on supporting workers and modernizing the work- April 21, Subcommittee on Defense, budget hearing on force through quality education, training, and employ- U.S. Central Command, 2 p.m., 2212 Rayburn. This ment opportunities, 10 a.m., SD–430. hearing is closed. April 21, Full Committee, business meeting to con- April 21, Subcommittee on Transportation, and Hous- sider the nominations of Julie A. Su, of California, to be ing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, Deputy Secretary of Labor, Cynthia Minette Marten, of budget hearing on the Department of Housing and California, to be Deputy Secretary, and James Richard Urban Development, 2 p.m., Webex. Kvaal, of Massachusetts, to be Under Secretary, both of Committee on Armed Services, April 21, Subcommittee on the Department of Education, and other pending calendar Strategic Forces, hearing entitled ‘‘FY22 Strategic Forces business, Time to be announced, Room to be announced. Posture Hearing’’, 4 p.m., 2118 Rayburn and Webex.

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April 22, Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land delphia National Historical Park Act’’; H.R. 920, the Forces; and Subcommittee on Readiness, joint hearing en- ‘‘Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site Ex- titled ‘‘Update on F–35 Program Accomplishments, pansion Act’’; H.R. 2497, the ‘‘Amache National Historic Issues, and Risks’’, 9:30 a.m., 2118 Rayburn and Webex. Site Act’’; and H.R. 2626, the ‘‘Pullman National Histor- Committee on Education and Labor, April 22, Full Com- ical Park Act’’, 1 p.m., Webex. mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Members Day Hearing: Com- Committee on Oversight and Reform, April 22, Sub- mittee on Education and Labor’’, 10:15 a.m., Zoom. committee on Environment, hearing entitled ‘‘The Role Committee on Energy and Commerce, April 21, Sub- of Fossil Fuel Subsidies in Preventing Action on the Cli- committee on Communications and Technology, hearing mate Crisis’’, 10 a.m., Webex. entitled ‘‘Leading the Wireless Future: Securing American Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, April 21, Network Technology’’ 11:30 a.m., Webex. Subcommittee on Environment, hearing entitled ‘‘Work- Committee on Foreign Affairs, April 21, Subcommittee on ing Towards Climate Equity: The Case for a Federal Cli- the Middle East, North Africa, and Global Counterter- mate Service’’, 11 a.m., Zoom. rorism, hearing entitled ‘‘The Crisis in Yemen: Part 2’’, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, April 21, 10 a.m., Webex. Full Committee, markup on Fiscal Year 2022 Budget April 21, Full Committee, markup on H.R. 1488, the Views and Estimates of the Committee on Transportation ‘‘Global Electoral Exchange Act of 2021’’; H.R. 1036, and Infrastructure, 10:30 a.m., 2167 Rayburn and Zoom. the ‘‘Bassam Barabandi Rewards for Justice Act’’; H.R. April 21, Subcommittee on Water Resources and Envi- 402, the ‘‘CROOK Act’’; H.R. 2538, the ‘‘FENTANYL ronment, hearing entitled ‘‘Sustainable Wastewater Infra- Results Act’’; H. Res. 186, calling for the immediate re- structure: Measures to Promote Resiliency and Climate lease of Trevor Reed, a United States citizen who was un- justly found guilty and sentenced to nine years in a Rus- Adaptation and Mitigation’’, 11 a.m., 2167 Rayburn and sian prison; H.R. 2471, the ‘‘Haiti Development, Ac- Zoom. countability, and Institutional Transparency Initiative Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, April 21, Subcommittee Act’’; H.R. 1228, the ‘‘Libya Stabilization Act’’; H.R. on Oversight and Investigations, hearing on H.R. 711, 496, the ‘‘Ukraine Religious Freedom Support Act’’; H.R. the ‘‘West Los Angeles VA Campus Improvement Act of 826, the ‘‘Divided Families Reunification Act’’; H. Res. 2021’’; H.R. 1948, the ‘‘VA Employee Fairness Act of 294, encouraging reunions of divided Korean-American 2021’’; H.R. 2082, the ‘‘VA Supply Chain Resiliency families; H.R. 1155, the ‘‘Uyghur Forced Labor Preven- Act’’; H.R. 2428, the ‘‘Strengthening Oversight for Vet- tion Act’’; and H. Res. 317, condemning the ongoing erans Act of 2021’’; H.R. 2429, the ‘‘VA Police Improve- genocide and crimes against humanity being committed ment and Accountability Act’’; legislation on Strength- against Uyghurs and members of other religious and eth- ening VA Whistleblower Protection Act of 2021; legisla- nic minority groups by the People’s Republic of China, tion on VA FOIA Reform Act of 2021; legislation on di- 2 p.m., 2172 Rayburn and Webex. recting the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make certain Committee on Homeland Security, April 21, Full Com- information publicly available on one internet website of mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Oversight of the Department of the Department of Veterans Affairs; legislation on Im- Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General’’, 2 p.m., proving VA Accountability to Prevent Sexual Harassment Webex. and Discrimination Act of 2021; legislation on VA Bene- Committee on House Administration, April 21, Full Com- ficiary Debt Collection Improvement Act; legislation on mittee, continue hearing entitled ‘‘Oversight of the VA Equal Employment Counseling Modernization Act; United States Capitol Police and Preparations for and Re- legislation on Strengthening VA Background Checks Act; sponse to the Attack of January 6th’’, 2 p.m., Webex. legislation on directing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Committee on the Judiciary, April 22, Subcommittee on to submit to Congress a plan for expending Coronavirus the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties, hear- pandemic funding made available to the Department of ing entitled ‘‘Oversight of the Voting Rights Act: The Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; and legislation Evolving Landscape of Voting Discrimination’’, 9 a.m., to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain 2141 Rayburn. improvements to the Office of Accountability and Whis- Committee on Natural Resources, April 21, Subcommittee tleblower Protection of the Department of Veterans Af- for Indigenous Peoples of the United States, hearing enti- fairs, and for other purposes’’, 10 a.m., Webex. tled ‘‘Infrastructure in Indigenous Communities: Prior- Committee on Ways and Means, April 21, Full Com- ities for American Jobs Plan’’, 10 a.m., Webex. mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘In Their Own Words: Paid April 21, Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, Leave, Child Care, and an Economy that Failed Women’’, and Public Lands, hearing on H.R. 820, the ‘‘New Phila- 12 p.m., 1100 Longworth and Webex.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 20 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 20

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Tuesday: Senate will continue consider- Program for Tuesday: Consideration of measures under ation of S. 937, COVID–19 Hate Crimes Act. suspension of the Rules. At 12 noon, Senate will resume consideration of the nomination of the nomination of Gary Gensler, of Mary- land, to be a Member of the Securities and Exchange Commission, with a vote on the motion to invoke cloture thereon. If cloture is invoked on the nomination of Gary Gensler, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Senate will vote on confirma- tion of the nomination, at 2:15 p.m. (Senate will recess following the vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Gary Gensler until 2:15 p.m. for their respective party conferences.)

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Dingell, Debbie, Mich., E414 Palazzo, Steven M., Miss., E413, E414, E414, E416, Hartzler, Vicky, Mo., E423 E417, E418, E419, E420, E422, E422 Balderson, Troy, Ohio, E413, E422 Hern, Kevin, Okla., E418 Pappas, Chris, N.H., E419 Beyer, Donald S., Jr., Va., E417 Huizenga, Bill, Mich., E418 Perlmutter, Ed, Colo., E413, E413, E415, E416, E417, Blumenauer, Earl, Ore., E419 Jacobs, Chris, N.Y., E421 E418, E419, E420, E421, E422 Boebert, Lauren, Colo., E413, E422 Johnson, Dusty, S. Dak., E415 Slotkin, Elissa, Mich., E418 Cheney, Liz, Wyo., E417 Kelly, Trent, Miss., E413, E413, E415, E416, E417, E418, Comer, James, Ky., E420 E419, E420, E422, E422 Speier, Jackie, Calif., E414 DeLauro, Rosa L., Conn., E420 Miller, Mary E., Ill., E416

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