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Vol. 165 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2019 No. 167 Senate The Senate met at 10 a.m. and was The Marine Corps has identified an- Democrats blocked a pay raise for our called to order by the President pro other one of the marines pictured in servicemembers because they would tempore (Mr. GRASSLEY). this photograph as Cpl Harold Keller of rather fight with the President. f Brooklyn, IA. We know that across the Capitol, for Keller never sought recognition or months now, Speaker PELOSI has been PRAYER fame. He never mentioned to his chil- blocking the USMCA and blocking the The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- dren that he had helped raise that flag. 176,000 new American jobs it would cre- fered the following prayer: He died in 1979, so he doesn’t know we ate. Let us pray. now know it is he in the photograph. This week offers another test. Soon Come, mighty King, robed in maj- Seventy-four years later, I am proud we will be voting on appropriations, esty. Your throne stands firm, even in that this Iowan is finally recognized and we will see whether our Demo- the midst of chaos. You speak, and it is for his role in making history. cratic friends really can put aside their done. I yield the floor. impeachment obsession long enough to Lord, You are our strength and I suggest the absence of a quorum. get some real work done on the side. shield. Our protection comes from You. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Actions speak louder than words. Today, guide our Senators as a shep- clerk will call the roll. First, I hope we will tackle a package herd would lead the lambs. May our The senior assistant legislative clerk of domestic funding bills. After that, lawmakers find in You green pastures proceeded to call the roll. we will turn to a defense vehicle. I urge and still waters. Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, our Democratic colleagues to drop the Lord, support us with Your powerful I ask unanimous consent that the order stall tactics that have left funding for hands until the shadows flee away. for the quorum call be rescinded. our Armed Forces in limbo and join Forgive all our sins and rebellion, em- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without with Republicans to deliver the funding powering us to glorify Your Name in objection, it is so ordered. our military commanders need to keep our thoughts, words, and deeds. f us safe. We pray in Your great Name. Amen. RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY f f LEADER TURKEY AND SYRIA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, The President pro tempore led the jority leader is recognized. on another matter, I opposed President Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: f Trump’s decision to withdraw U.S. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the troops from Syria so I am encouraged United States of America, and to the Repub- GOVERNMENT FUNDING by press reports that his administra- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, tion is considering retaining a military indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. later today, the Senate will vote on fi- presence in that country to keep the The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. nally getting the appropriations proc- pressure on ISIS. HYDE-SMITH). The Senator from Iowa. ess moving. We will vote on consid- Since September 11, our Nation has Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, I ering a package of domestic funding learned several key lessons about the ask unanimous consent to speak for 1 bills, and if we take up the legislation, fight against radical Islamic terrorism. minute as in morning business. I intend to stay on it until we complete The terrorist threat cannot be wished The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without it. away. The terrorists mean us harm, objection, it is so ordered. On both sides of the Capitol, our and we cannot allow them to establish f Democratic colleagues have spent re- safe havens and solidify their net- cent weeks insisting over and over that works. When they do, the bloodshed REMEMBERING HAROLD KELLER their 3-year-old quest to impeach the ends up right here on our shores. Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, President will not prevent them from American leadership is essential. We recent research by historians has iden- the substantive work American fami- have seen our partners and allies step tified a person participating in the lies need us to tackle. So far, the early up and take on important roles. In raising of the flag at Iwo Jima. returns haven’t been too encouraging. fact, as we speak, France is playing a That iconic photograph of marines A few weeks ago, we saw the unusual leading role in the African Sahel, but raising the American flag at Iwo Jima spectacle of Senate Democrats voting just about every place President is a testament to American strength to filibuster defense funding due to po- Obama tried to ‘‘lead from behind’’ pro- and sacrifice. litical fights with the White House. vides tragic reminders that there are

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:55 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.000 S22OCPT1 S5932 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 certain kinds of leadership only Amer- to get out of the Middle East.’’ ‘‘I against a democratic NATO ally that ica can contribute. think we ought to get out of the Middle we would against the worst rogue Fortunately, we are not in this alone. East,’’ said the senior Senator from state. The huge progress we have won in re- Massachusetts, and almost all of our Do we know what political impacts cent years against ISIS and the Democratic colleagues currently run- such sanctions will have inside Tur- Taliban has come by partnering with ning for President refused to sign on to key? Will they weaken President local forces, with support from a broad the McConnell amendment that earned Erdogan or rally the country to his international coalition. America has 70 votes earlier this year. cause? Do we know the impact sanc- only provided limited specialized capa- We can’t afford to dance around the tions will have on U.S. companies or on bilities to reinforce the local partners critical question of a U.S. presence in the economies of our closest allies that that do the heaviest lifting. This ap- Syria and the Middle East for the sake have deeply integrated their economies proach is sustainable. of Democratic Presidential primary with Turkey? Unfortunately, we know exactly politics. The Senate needs to speak up. If we are going to use sanctions what happens when America forgets We cannot effectively support our part- against a democratic ally, we are going these lessons and simply decides we are ners on the ground without a military to have to be careful. We are going to tired of sustaining the fight. Aban- presence. Senators who thought we have to be smart. We are going to have doning Afghanistan in the 1990s helped should withdraw from Syria and Af- to be thoughtful and deliberate. We create the conditions for al-Qaida’s ghanistan in February do not get to don’t want to further drive a NATO ability to grow and plan the September criticize President Trump for with- ally into the arms of the Russians. 11 attacks from a safe haven far from drawing from Syria today unless they Serious conversations about the use our shores. President Obama’s retreat go on the record, admit they changed of sanctions must involve our col- from Iraq allowed ISIS to rise from the their minds, and say it is too dan- leagues on the Foreign Relations, still-warm ashes of al-Qaida in Iraq. gerous to quit. Banking, and Finance Committees to If not arrested, withdrawing from So, today, along with Chairman ensure that this tool is used correctly. Syria will invite more of the chaos INHOFE, Chairman RISCH, Chairman The most important thing the Senate that breeds terrorism and creates a BURR, and Senator GRAHAM, I am intro- can do right now is speak clearly and vacuum our adversaries will certainly ducing a stronger resolution that ac- reaffirm the core principles that unite fill. knowledges hard truths and focuses on most of us, Republicans and Demo- It will invite the brutal Assad regime our strategic interests in the Middle crats, about the proper role for Amer- to reassert its oppressive control over East. ican leadership in Syria, in the Middle northeastern Syria, repressing Sunni Our resolution acknowledges the East, and, for that matter, in the Arab communities and creating the vital role our Kurdish and Arab Syrian world. same conditions that led to ISIS’s partners have played in rooting out We hope the damage in Syria can be growth in the first place. and destroying the ISIS caliphate. It undone, but perhaps, even more impor- Russia will gain more leverage to condemns Turkey’s decision to esca- tantly, we absolutely must take steps amass power and influence throughout late hostilities in Syria, warns against so the same mistakes—the same mis- the Middle East, project power into the the abandonment of our allies and takes are not repeated in Iraq or Af- Mediterranean, and even promote its partners in Syria, and urges President ghanistan. interests in Africa. Trump to rethink his invitation for I feel confident that my resolution is Iran-backed forces could have access President Erdogan to visit the White a strong and sorely needed step. I feel to a strategic corridor that runs all the House. confident my colleagues will agree, and way from Tehran to the very doorstep It also acknowledges Turkey’s legiti- I urge them to join me. of Israel. mate national security concerns ema- So where do we go from here? Many nating from the conflict in Syria and f of us in the Senate were ahead of the the significant risks to the United RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME game on the need to reaffirm American States if such a strategically con- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under global leadership in the ongoing fight sequential ally were to fall further into the previous order, the leadership time against radical terror. At the begin- Moscow’s orbit. It recognizes the grave is reserved. ning of this year, a bipartisan super- consequences of U.S. withdrawal: the majority of Senators warned about ex- rising influence of Russia, Iran, and the f actly this course of events. The McCon- Assad regime and the escape of more CONCLUSION OF MORNING nell amendment to S. 1 earned 70 votes than 100 ISIS-affiliated fighters de- BUSINESS back in February. We specifically tained in the region. warned against a precipitous with- We specifically urge the President to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning drawal from either Afghanistan or end—end the drawdown, something business is closed. Syria and noted the need for an Amer- that, fortunately, appears to be under- f ican presence. Congress should affirm— way. We urge a reengagement with our actually, reaffirm—the same truths partners in this region. We highlight EXECUTIVE SESSION today, and we should do so strongly. the need for international diplomatic Unfortunately, the resolution crafted efforts to end the underlying civil wars by House Democrats is simply not suf- in Syria and Afghanistan on terms that PROTOCOL TO THE NORTH ATLAN- ficient. It is not so much wrong as it is address the conditions that have al- TIC TREATY OF 1949 ON THE AC- badly insufficient. It focuses solely on lowed al-Qaida and ISIS to thrive. We CESSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF the Kurds, ignoring the critical Sunni- cannot repeat this mistake in Afghani- NORTH MACEDONIA Arab community that suffered under stan. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under both Assad’s regime and ISIS and vul- I am aware there is some appetite on the previous order, the Senate will pro- nerable minority communities like the both sides of the aisle to quickly reach ceed to executive session to resume Christian Arabs of Syria. The House for the toolbox of sanctions. I myself consideration of the following treaty, was silent on the key matter of main- played a critical role in creating sanc- which the clerk will state. taining an actual physical U.S. mili- tion regimes in the past, but I caution The senior assistant legislative clerk tary presence in Syria. us against developing a reflex to use read as follows: Perhaps the goal was to paper over sanctions as our tool of first, last, and Calendar No. 5, Treaty document No. 116–1, disagreements within the Democratic only resort in implementing our for- Protocol to the North Atlantic Treaty of 1949 Party. After all, our colleague, the sen- eign policy. Sanctions may play an im- on the Accession of the Republic of North ior Senator from Massachusetts, re- portant role in this process, and I am Macedonia. cently told a national television audi- open to the Senate considering them, Pending: ence—this is the senior Senator from but we need to think extremely care- McConnell amendment No. 946, to change Massachusetts—‘‘I think that we ought fully before we employ the same tools the enactment date.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:55 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G22OC6.001 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5933 McConnell amendment No. 947 (to amend- In the meantime, Democrats want to ‘‘get out of jail free’’ card and has sim- ment No. 946), of a perfecting nature. move forward on the noncontroversial ply put American lives in danger. For The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under appropriation bills—the bills that have the sake of our national security, the previous order, the time until 12 had bipartisan agreement—and we hope President Trump and his administra- noon will be equally divided between Leader MCCONNELL will allow a fair tion need to get a handle on this situa- the two leaders or their designees. and robust amendment process. It tion. Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, would be nice to consider something on I believe Senators from both parties I suggest the absence of a quorum. the floor besides an endless parade of have been trying to get the administra- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The rightwing judges—who side with a spe- tion’s top officials, including Secretary clerk will call the roll. cial powerful interest, time and time of State Pompeo, Secretary of Defense The senior assistant legislative clerk again, not working Americans—and Esper, and General Milley, to give the proceeded to call the roll. Executive appointments. Senate a briefing on its Syria policy Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I TURKEY AND SYRIA and a plan to contain and further de- ask unanimous consent that the order Madam President, on Syria, today grade ISIS. They canceled the sched- for the quorum call be rescinded. the 5-day pause on hostilities in north- uled briefing last week, pulled the plug The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ern Syria is set to come to an end. on a briefing that was supposed to be objection, it is so ordered. What happens next is completely un- this afternoon, and have so far refused RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER known. Will Erdogan continue his mili- to commit to a new date. We need that The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tary incursion into Syria? Will the briefing to happen. Democratic leader is recognized. Kurds—facing another Turkish offen- Secretary Pompeo, Secretary Esper, APPROPRIATIONS sive—leave their posts guarding ISIS General Milley, and CIA Director Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, prisoners to once again defend them- Haspel have the responsibility to re- the Republican leader in recent days selves, allowing ISIS prisoners, dan- port to Congress on what is happening has charged that because the House of gerous to America, to escape? Will in this dangerous situation, and, once Representatives is now engaged in its Presidents Erdogan and Putin cut a again, this administration is with- constitutional duty to examine Presi- new deal that is bad for America and holding vital information. It is a dis- dential wrongdoing, that somehow our allies? Nobody knows the answer to grace. It is probably because they don’t Democrats are not interested in legis- any of these. have a plan, so they don’t know what lating. What we do know is that the situa- to do. But bringing them here may help It is a curious criticism coming from tion has rapidly deteriorated compared formulate that plan or push them to Leader MCCONNELL, Democrats not in- to just a few weeks ago. get a plan. terested in legislating, from the man What caused this deterioration? One In the meantime, Democrats are set who proudly calls himself the ‘‘grim thing: the President’s abrupt decision to meet with Brett McGurk, the Presi- reaper.’’ Since the midterms, the to withdraw U.S. troops from the re- dential envoy in charge of countering Democratic House majority has passed gion after a phone call with President ISIS, at a special meeting Wednesday hundreds of bills with bipartisan sup- Erdogan. When ISIS had been degraded so that we can try to come up with and more than 10,000 detainees—many port while Leader MCCONNELL has de- some answers, even though it should be of them hardened ISIS fighters—were liberately focused the Senate on any- the administration doing that. thing but legislation. He has turned under lock and key, to undo that is The American people should be very this Chamber into a legislative grave- putting America’s security at risk. concerned that the Trump administra- yard. That is what President Trump has tion does not seem to have any plan to Democrats want to vote on things. done. This so-called tough warrior secure the enduring defeat of ISIS in Gun safety, how about it? Healthcare, backed off in a call with a much lesser Syria. Senate Democrats will try to how about it? Infrastructure, how power, President Erdogan. He has done learn as much as possible from the ex- this before. We don’t know how many about it? Improving our democracy. On perts available to us—folks like Mr. of these 10,000 detainees and their fami- none of these things will Leader McGurk—but, ultimately, the Presi- lies have escaped. We don’t know where MCCONNELL even dare put a bill on the dent alone has the authority to correct they have gone, nor is there any plan floor, let alone the House bills, which our Nation’s course. to get them back into detention facili- would have a chance of getting some- So it is still very important for the ties. These are dangerous people—dan- thing done. Senate to pass the House resolution gerous to our homeland, dangerous to This very week, we have an example condemning the President’s decision to New York and Chicago and Miami and of how Democrats plan to work with precipitously withdraw from northern Dallas and Denver and Los Angeles— our Republican colleagues to advance Syria. The President tends to listen and we don’t know where they are or legislation. The Republican leader has when the Republicans here in Congress what they are doing all because of indicated, finally, alas, that he may express their disapproval. That is what President Trump’s precipitous action. I bring several appropriations bills to happened in the House, where over 120 get excited about this—angrily excited, the floor this week. Democrats want to Republicans voted with Democrats on a negatively excited—because my city move forward and debate those bills in bipartisan resolution, including Lead- has suffered from terrorists 7,000 miles an open and vigorous fashion. ers MCCARTHY, SCALISE, and CHENEY, away, a small group, who did such There are several appropriations bills damage. hard-war Republicans, but at least that don’t have any bipartisan support. As the New York Times reported they knew how bad this was for Amer- The Republican leader knows why. We after ISIS had been on the run, ‘‘Now, ica. I wish our Senate Republican col- need to have bipartisan support on the analysts say that Mr. Trump’s pullout leagues would have shown the same bit 302(b)s, the allocations to the various [of U.S. troops from northern Syria] of courage that MCCARTHY, SCALISE, agencies, to move forward on bills like has handed the Islamic State its big- and CHENEY showed. Homeland Security and Health and gest win in four years.’’ If the House resolution is tough Human Services, Military Construc- President Trump has handed ISIS its enough for House Republican leader- tion, and Defense. That negotiation, to biggest victory in 4 years. How can any ship, surely it is good enough for the succeed, must be bipartisan. That is American support that? How can so majority of Senate Republicans. So we what the history of this Chamber many of our Republican colleagues and will keep trying to pass the House reso- shows. That is what commonsense and Republican supporters of President lution here in the Senate because it logic shows. House leaders have sug- Trump shrug their shoulders? means we could send a bill to the Presi- gested a conference—Democrats and Let me repeat: President Trump’s dent’s desk that shows him a bipar- Republicans, House and Senate—on ‘‘pullout has handed the Islamic State tisan majority of Congress is against these 302(b)s. That is a good idea. If Re- its biggest win in more than four years his reckless decision to consider it in publicans are willing to engage with us and greatly improved its prospects.’’ Syria. This is extremely, extremely on 302(b)s, we get negotiations back on The President’s incompetence with troubling, and I am very angry—very track to fund the government. Erdogan and Syria has handed ISIS a angry.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:55 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G22OC6.003 S22OCPT1 S5934 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW ACT The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- investment for the prescription drug Madam President, later this week, jority whip. breakthroughs of the future. Senate Democrats are going to use PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS Under the Pelosi bill, Americans their authority under the Congres- Mr. THUNE. Madam President, over could look forward to a future where sional Review Act to force a vote to re- in the House today, the Ways and we might be the ones losing out on a peal the IRS’s harmful rule that effec- Means Committee is marking up quarter or more of the new cancer tively eliminates State charitable tax Speaker PELOSI’s drug bill, the latest drugs that are coming to market. credits all across the country. installment in Democrats’ campaign There is no question that we need to I know my Republican colleagues for government-run healthcare. find solutions to drive down drug costs, want to frame this CRA vote as a vote Like Democrats’ other plan for gov- but the answer to the problem of high on the State and local tax credit cap ernment takeover of healthcare, the drug costs is not to destroy the system they put in place in tax reform. I dis- so-called Medicare for All vote, the that has given American patients ac- agree. I vehemently disagree with that Pelosi drug bill will ultimately leave cess to so many new cures and treat- policy and will look to change it as Americans worse off when it comes to ments. soon as possible. access to care. Republicans want to develop bipar- It has hurt so many people who are There is no question that the Amer- tisan legislation focused on lowering middle class and not wealthy in New ican healthcare system isn’t perfect. prescription drug costs without—with- York and also in suburbs throughout High drug costs are a problem, and one out—destroying the American system the country. By the way, it is probably in four seniors reports difficulty afford- of access and innovation. The Senate Finance Committee, the one of the major reasons the House ing medications. Stories of patients Senate Health, Education, Labor, and flipped from Republican to Democrats. being forced to ration pills or abandon Pensions Committee, and the Senate So many of those districts in New Jer- their prescriptions at the pharmacy Judiciary Committee have spent a lot sey, California, New York, and Penn- counter are unacceptable, but upending of time this year working on this issue, sylvania were affected by the SALT the entire American healthcare system and work on truly bipartisan solutions cap, and people throughout rebelled is not the answer. remains ongoing. against their Republican Congress, and A strong majority of Americans are Earlier this year, House committees they put new people in. happy with their health insurance cov- advanced drug pricing legislation on a But it affects other things as well. erage and the quality of the healthcare bipartisan basis, but, unfortunately, The regulation we will be voting on im- they receive. Americans have access to House Democrats have made it clear pacts State charitable credits virtually treatments that individuals in other that they are more interested in play- across every State, ranging in areas countries simply don’t have access to. ing politics than in cooperating on leg- from education to conservation, to Take cancer drugs, for example. Be- islation to address the challenges that child care, and more. tween 2011 and 2018, 82 new cancer are facing American families. Do not take my word for it. In Ken- drugs became available. U.S. patients Democrats know that the Pelosi drug tucky, the Community Foundation of have access to 96 percent of those new bill has no chance of passing the Sen- Louisville, a major philanthropic orga- drugs. In Germany, by contrast, pa- ate, but they have chosen to pursue nization, has warned that IRS’s rule tients have access to just 73 percent of this socialist fantasy instead of work- will effectively extinguish the endowed those new cancer drugs. In France, it is ing with Republicans to develop a bi- Kentucky program, which has gen- just 66 percent, and in Japan, patients partisan prescription drug bill that erated more than $31 million in chari- have access to only 54 percent of these isn’t just price controls and that might table donations. new cancer drugs. In other words, Jap- actually go somewhere. Look at South Carolina, where my anese patients are missing out on ac- Like the Democrats’ larger socialist friend Senator GRAHAM has made clear cess to roughly half of the new cancer fantasy, Medicare for All, the Pelosi that this rule will have devastating drugs that emerged between 2011 and drug bill will ultimately hurt the very consequences for the South Carolina 2018. people it is supposed to help, in this Research Authority, which helps start- So why do Americans have such tre- case, by restricting their access to life- up companies in his State create new mendous access to new drugs while saving drugs and future prescription jobs. other countries trail behind? Because drug innovations. The Pelosi drug bill Let’s go to Colorado, where the Boys the U.S. Government doesn’t dictate is a bad prescription for the American and Girls Club of Chafee County drug prices or drug coverage. That is people. warned that ‘‘these proposed regula- also the reason American companies I yield the floor. tions will severely limit the effective- lead the world in medical innovation. I suggest the absence of a quorum. ness of our Colorado Chile Care Con- Back in 1986, investment in drug re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tribution Tax Credit,’’ which they say search by European drug companies ex- clerk will call the roll. will ‘‘limit our ability to address an ceeded U.S. investment by approxi- The senior assistant legislative clerk issue which is fundamental to the eco- mately 24 percent, but all of that proceeded to call the roll. nomic health of the community.’’ The changed—all of that changed—when Mr. CORNYN. Madam President, I list goes on and on. European governments stepped in and ask unanimous consent that the order I ask my Republican colleagues, be- started imposing price controls. for the quorum call be rescinded. fore we vote on the CRA tomorrow, to Today, European investment in drug The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without look at how it affects their State, not research and development is almost 40 objection, it is so ordered. just in terms of State and local taxes percent lower than U.S. investment. It DRUG CAUCUS HEARING but charitable contributions, edu- was 24 percent higher in 1968, and, Mr. CORNYN. Madam President, this cation, homeschool, and many other today, it is 40 percent lower. Congress, I have the great honor of areas. Speaker PELOSI’s bill would start the cochairing the Senate Caucus on Inter- The vote is about getting rid of an process of destroying the system that national Narcotics with my friend and IRS rule that hinders State programs, has produced so much access and inno- colleague from California, Senator like the ones I have mentioned. My Re- vation for American patients. Her leg- FEINSTEIN. publican colleagues have always pro- islation would impose government As our country continues to battle claimed that they are defenders of price controls on as many as 250 medi- the scourge of the opioid epidemic, States’ rights and the 10th Amend- cations. fight drug trafficking at our borders, ment. Here is an opportunity for them If progressives in her caucus have and attack illicit drug sources abroad, to walk the walk and to stop the IRS their way, the bill would impose gov- the work of this caucus could not be from making life harder on both tax- ernment price controls on all medica- more timely or more important. We payers and local economies. I urge tions. Either way, the result is likely must do more, I believe, to treat addic- them to vote with us to repeal this to look much the same as we have seen tion, and we need to do more to stop rule. before—reduced access to lifesaving Americans from using illegal drugs in I yield the floor. treatments and substantially reduced the first instance.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:55 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G22OC6.004 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5935 Earlier this year, we had a hearing to portunity to soberly and deliberately mittee, particularly the cochair of the examine the global narcotics epi- consider this question, which, hope- Caucus on International Narcotics Con- demic—and it is a global one—and dis- fully, we will be enlightened about to- trol, Senator FEINSTEIN, so that we can cuss our country’s counternarcotics morrow, about what the public health get to the bottom of the risks and ben- strategy. At this first hearing, we were benefits are of this trend in our coun- efits associated with marijuana use, lucky to have the Secretary of State, try. and I believe tomorrow it will get us Mike Pompeo, as a witness. He spoke A few years ago, the National Acad- moving in the right direction. in depth about the scope of this prob- emy of Sciences convened an expert I suggest the absence of a quorum. lem and how the State Department is committee to review the health effects The PRESIDING OFFICER. The working with our friends and allies of cannabis and cannabis-derived prod- clerk will call the roll. abroad to curb the supply of these il- ucts. The committee members were ex- The senior assistant legislative clerk licit drugs. We learned a lot from Sec- perts in the fields of marijuana and ad- proceeded to call the roll. retary Pompeo and our other expert diction, as well as pediatric and adoles- Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I witnesses about the complexity of this cent health, neurodevelopment, public ask unanimous consent that the order problem and a need for a whole-of-gov- health, and a range of other areas. for the quorum call be rescinded. ernment approach. It was a strong way Their findings were released in Janu- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. to kick off our agenda. ary of 2017, and while I will not read SCOTT of Florida). Without objection, I am looking forward to our second you the entire 468-page document, I it is so ordered. hearing tomorrow, which I will talk will tell you that it raised more ques- ELECTION SECURITY about briefly, where we will have ex- tions than it provided answers. Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I perts testifying on the public health ef- For many of the claimed medicinal come to the floor today to urge the fects of the most commonly used illicit uses of marijuana, the committee Senate to take action on election secu- drug—marijuana. found that there was insufficient evi- rity legislation immediately. A 2018 report found that an estimated dence to conclude its effectiveness, It has been 1,005 days since Russia at- 43.5 million Americans used marijuana which is a pretty basic question. The tacked our elections in 2016, and we in the last year. That is the highest benefits aren’t the only thing clouded have yet to pass any kind of com- percentage since 2002. While marijuana in mystery—so are the risks. There is prehensive election security reform. is still a prohibited drug under Federal simply a lack of scientific evidence to The next major elections are just 378 law, we know that more than half of determine the link between marijuana days away, so the clock is ticking. We the States have legalized it in some and various health risks. That is some- must take action now to secure our form, making the rise in usage not all thing, I would think, Congress and the elections from foreign threats. that surprising. American people would want to know Let’s review what happened. Now, there is no shortage of people before we proceed further down this In 2016, Russia invaded our democ- who claim that marijuana has endless path. racy. They didn’t use bombs, jets, or health benefits and can help patients This is especially concerning when it tanks. Instead, they spent years plan- struggling with everything from epi- comes to marijuana’s youngest users ning a cyber mission to undermine the lepsy to anxiety to cancer treatments. and the impact, for example, on the ad- foundation of our democratic system. This reminds me of some of the adver- olescent brain as it develops. We don’t This mission has been called ‘‘sweep- tising we saw from the tobacco indus- know enough about how this could im- ing’’ and ‘‘systematic’’ by many, in- try years ago where they actually pair cognitive function or capacity or cluding Special Counsel Mueller. Our claimed public health benefits from increase the risk of mental illness or military and intelligence officials from smoking tobacco, which we know, as a perhaps serve as a gateway for other both Democratic and Republican ad- matter of fact, were false and that to- drugs that are even more damaging to ministrations, as well as Special Coun- bacco contains nicotine, an addictive the health of a young person. sel Mueller, made clear and confirmed drug, and is implicated with cancers of With increasing use and a growing over and over again that Russia different kinds. number of States giving the green light launched sophisticated and targeted We are hearing a lot of the same for marijuana use, we need better an- cyber attacks that were authorized by happy talk with regard to marijuana swers. At our hearing tomorrow, I am President Putin. This includes former and none of the facts that we need to eager to dive into this subject and Director Coats, President Trump’s understand about the public health im- learn more from our witnesses to help former intelligence head; Director pact of marijuana use. We have heard us fill the knowledge gaps that exist Wray, the head of the FBI; and the from folks here in Congress, as well as when it comes to this subject. head of Homeland Security. One by a number of our Democratic colleagues We are honored to have Surgeon Gen- one, officials in the Trump administra- who are running for President, about eral Jerome Adams among our distin- tion have confirmed that this hap- their desire to legalize marijuana at guished witnesses. Surgeon General pened. the Federal level. But for the number Adams has raised concerns in the past What exactly did Russia do? They of voices in support of legalization, about the increasing use of rec- conducted research and reconnaissance there are even more unanswered ques- reational marijuana among adolescents against election networks in every sin- tions about both the short-term and and its impact on the development of gle State. We used to think it was just long-term public health effects. cognitive functions in a growing and 21 States, but this year, the FBI and Between 1995 and 2014, THC con- developing brain. the Department of Homeland Security centration—that is the active ingre- We will also hear from Nora Volkow, under the Trump administration issued dient in marijuana—has increased who is the director of the National In- a report that confirmed that all 50 threefold, making today’s version of stitute on Drug Abuse. States were targeted. the drug far stronger and more addict- Our second panel includes experts in Russia was successful in hacking into ive than ever before. It is true that for the fields of psychiatry, psychology, databases in Illinois. The Chicago some people marijuana can indeed be pathology, and epidemiology. So we board of elections reported that names, addictive. will get a holistic look at the potential addresses, birth dates, and other sen- There has been an effort throughout health implications. There is simply sitive information on thousands of reg- the medical and scientific communities too much we don’t know about the istered voters were exposed. Russia to learn more about the public health risks and the claimed benefits of mari- launched cyber attacks against U.S. effects of marijuana use, but the re- juana use, and I am looking forward to companies that made the software we sults of these studies haven’t provided hearing from our witnesses tomorrow use to vote, and they tried to hack into any definitive evidence. I must say to get a better sense of the facts as the email of local officials who have that among all the discussion at the Congress contemplates future legisla- elections in their purview. State and Federal level about mari- tion. Investigations are ongoing, but we juana use and its benefits and its haz- I appreciate the bipartisan commit- know Russia hacked into election sys- ards, Congress really hasn’t had an op- ment of my colleagues on the com- tems in the Presiding Officer’s home

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:55 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G22OC6.006 S22OCPT1 S5936 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 State of Florida. Senator RUBIO has baseline of what we need to secure our Our social media platforms are not publicly confirmed that Russian hack- election system. well regulated. In fact, they are hardly ers not only accessed voting systems in FBI Director Wray recently testified regulated at all and are ripe for exploi- Florida but were in a position to in the Senate. I asked him whether he tation. Countries like Russia, Iran, change voter rolls. thinks having things like paper ballots North Korea, and China are taking ad- These are just the attacks on our makes sense in the event that Russia— vantage of that as we speak. election infrastructure. or any other foreign country, for that The Senate Intelligence Committee, So we should look at it this way: No. matter—decides to go at us again. He led by Chairman BURR and Vice Chair- 1, they tried to get into the infrastruc- said, yes, that would be a good thing. man WARNER, recently released its sec- ture. No. 2, we know they spread propa- Maybe we should think of listening to ond report on Russian interference in ganda about things. One of the main the head of the FBI and figure out the 2016 election. This wasn’t a par- ways they did that was through social what we can do to make this better. tisan report. No one could call it that media. This month, the Senate Intel- Even the President has expressed his at all. ligence Committee released a bipar- support for paper ballots. But I think we need more than words; I think we The first report details attacks and tisan report detailing Russia’s wide- threats to election infrastructure. This spread social media campaign to spread need action. We need this body to say to those States: It is time to get your second report details the sophisticated disinformation and divide our country. disinformation campaign Russia used Remember, you have hacking into act together now and get those backup paper ballots. to pit Americans against each other, things at the local level and at the and the committee found that Russia’s State levels, and then you have this I have introduced multiple pieces of legislation—some of them bipartisan— targeting of the 2016 U.S. Presidential disinformation campaign. These are election was ‘‘part of a broader, sophis- two things with the same intent—to that would secure our election by re- quiring paper ballots, mandating post- ticated, and ongoing information war- interfere in our democracy. fare campaign designed to sow discord Think about what I just described. A election audits, and modernizing our election infrastructure. One of those in American politics and society.’’ The foreign country attacked our democ- report notes that Russia conducted ‘‘a racy in multiple ways. Our military bills, the Secure Election Act, is co- sponsored by my colleague Senator vastly more complex and strategic as- leaders and law enforcement officials sault on the United States than was all say that Russia hasn’t paid a suffi- LANKFORD and also by the head of the Intelligence Committee, Senator BURR, initially understood.’’ cient price for the attack, so they are and Senator WARNER, the ranking What did they do? They hired trolls. now ‘‘emboldened,’’ in the words of member, as well as Senator GRAHAM, They hired buildings full of people to former Director Dan Coats—a former the chair of the Judiciary Committee, go online and pretend to be Americans Republican Senator—in continuing ef- and Senator HARRIS is also a cosponsor. and then submit things and buy things forts to undermine our political sys- In spite of all of these leaders being on and buy ads that ended up on your tem. this bill, it was blocked last year by Congress hasn’t passed a law—aside Facebook pages and your Twitter feed. Senator MCCONNELL, who made calls, from providing election equipment Russia specifically focused on hot-but- along with the White House general funding with no strings attached—to ton issues and used falsified stories and counsel, to Republican Senators asking address the problem. This isn’t just memes to foster distrust of our demo- them not to support the bill. This is wrong; this is legislative malpractice. cratic institutions. So maybe they wrong. would target a conservative person and We have a common set of facts about I am glad that my colleagues Sen- what happened. Now we need common- put up a bunch of things that would ators WYDEN and DURBIN will be com- sense solutions to make sure it doesn’t make that person mad, but they were ing to the floor this week urging the fake or maybe they would target a lib- happen again. Senate to take up the bills, such as the This week, a number of us are com- eral person, and they would put up a bills I introduced, the SAFE Act and bunch of ads about rallies and about ing to the floor to urge the Republican the Election Security Act, that would leader to bring election security legis- things like that which were actually modernize our election infrastructure. fake. lation to a vote. That must happen, but Remember, Russia didn’t just try to much more must happen as well. They targeted African-Americans hack into our elections system; they more than any other group through in- Today, I am going to focus on the also launched an extended and sophisti- dividual posts, location targeting, need to improve transparency and ac- cated information war designed to di- Facebook pages, Instagram accounts, countability for online platforms like vide our country and destroy America’s and Twitter. Their internet research Facebook and Twitter, but before I confidence in our political system. agency focused on stoking divisions turn to that, I would like to take a mo- Russia also knew that our social media around race. ment to describe why it is imperative platforms would be easily exploited for that we update our election infrastruc- that purpose. One of my best examples is an ad ture. I am going to ask unanimous consent that they bought in rubles. Facebook Right now, the majority of States to pass this bill, which is a bipartisan let them buy it in rubles. It was an ad rely on electronic voting systems that bill that I lead along with Senator that we didn’t even see until months are at least 10 years old. In 2020, voters GRAHAM, the Republican chair of the after the election. It had an innocent in eight States will cast their ballots Judiciary Committee, and that is also woman’s face on it. I know because she on machines with no paper trail, so cosponsored by Senator WARNER, the called our office later when it came out there will be no reliable record to go ranking leader on the Intelligence in Judiciary. She was just a woman. back and audit the election results. So Committee. They found her face—an African-Amer- if something goes wrong, if they hack Why are we doing this bill about the ican woman—and put it on the ad. The in, there will be no paper ballots to social media platforms? Well, the place ad reads: Why wait in line on election back up what actually happened. Prob- where Russia was most successful in day? You can text your vote for Hillary lems for that State or that county? undermining our democracy was right Clinton. They gave the text number. Yes. Well, how about problems for our there in front of you on your Facebook That is a lie. It is more than a lie. It is national Presidential election? page. We know that some of the bright- a crime. They are trying to suppress By the way, am I telling any secrets? est minds in our country built remark- people’s votes and make them not go No. Russia knows exactly which States able platforms where people can share vote, and instead, text to a fake num- and counties don’t have backup paper information, like Twitter, Google, and ber. That is a crime. People have gone ballots. Facebook. Unfortunately, these plat- to jail for simply jamming the lines on Sixteen States have no statewide forms failed to build adequate protec- election day. That is what this is. It is audit requirement to confirm the re- tions against the bad guys, kind of like a high-tech version of a crime. No one sults of the election. These statistics building a bank but not putting any was prosecuted because we didn’t even are alarming because experts agree locks on the doors, and our democracy know the ad existed that was targeting that paper ballots and audits are the is worse because of it. African-American Facebook pages in

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:55 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G22OC6.007 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5937 swing States until way after the elec- These are some of the biggest compa- all of us have as an objective, and that tion. They could do the same thing on nies in the world. Please tell me you is to keep our election process in this the conservative side of the aisle. don’t have the expertise to figure that country fair and transparent. That is why I am simply asking for out. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- some solution, because one time it is That is why it is important that we tion is heard. going to be one side, and the next time pass this bill. It is about issue ads, and The Senator from Minnesota. it will be the other. Why would the it is also about candidate ads. All it Ms. KLOBUCHAR. I appreciate the people in this Chamber let this go on? does is this. As we look at where the words from my colleague from South Why would we do that? We have sworn money is going to go in advertising, in Dakota. I point out that the act is a bi- and taken an oath—an obligation—to the last 2016 Presidential election, $1.4 partisan bill, with the other cosponsor stand up for our country. That is what billion was spent online on these kinds being the Republican chair of the Judi- this is about. of ads. It is supposed to go to $3 billion ciary Committee, and I think we It continues. Intelligence officials or $4 billion in 2020, and there are no should be focused on election security are once again sounding the alarm that rules of the road. It is not only unfair, instead of protecting these social adversaries are using social media to but it is criminal if this continues. media companies. I think we should be undermine the upcoming elections. It is so easy to do. This is something protecting the American people. Just yesterday, Facebook announced we could fix right away. This is why We need to be a united front. I appre- that it removed a network of Russian- John McCain led this bill with me. ciate his words, and I look forward to backed accounts posing as locals When we introduced it, he said: working with him to get this bill to the weighing in on political issues in swing I have long fought to increase trans- floor. States. It never ends. Russia has a parency and end the corrupting influence of I yield the floor. playbook, and they are using it to at- special interests in political campaigns, and I suggest the absence of a quorum. tack us. We have to stop them. How do I am confident the Honest Ads Act will mod- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The we do that? Well, I have a very good so- ernize existing law to safeguard the integrity clerk will call the roll. lution. It is not the only solution. of our election system. The legislative clerk proceeded to There are a lot of other bills we can do This Congress, as I mentioned, Sen- call the roll. too. ator GRAHAM took his place. It is time Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask But this is called the Honest Ads Act, to get this done. There are many other unanimous consent that the order for which I am leading with Senator GRA- bills that I will come back and discuss the quorum call be rescinded. HAM. I want to thank Senator WARNER in the next few weeks that would help The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without for all the work he did on this bill as on foreign influence in our elections, objection, it is so ordered. well. The goal is simple: Bring our laws but, today, I want to focus on this one ELECTION SECURITY ACT into the 21st century to ensure that because election security is national Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, the voters know who is paying to influence security, and it is well past time that Mueller report made crystal clear that our political system. Right now, the we take action. The American people the Russian Government interfered in political ads that are sold on TV, radio, should expect nothing less from us. We the Presidential election of the United and newspapers are disclosed so that should be able to get this done. States of America in the year 2016. the public knows what they are. They UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—S. 1356 They called it a ‘‘sweeping and system- are actually kept in an archive so cam- Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- atic fashion’’ of interference. paigns and reporters can go over and sent that the Committee on Rules and I know this better than some be- see what they are. They can actually Administration be discharged from fur- cause, in my home State of Illinois, the figure out what this ad is and why ther consideration of S. 1356 and the Russian intelligence service literally somebody was putting this ad against Senate proceed to its immediate con- hacked into our State Board of Elec- me. I believe in the competitiveness of sideration; further, that the bill be tions’ voter file and gained access to a our election system, and if you disclose considered read a third time and passed database containing information on things, then, you are going to get more and the motion to reconsider be consid- millions of voters in my State. Then information about what is wrong with ered made and laid upon the table with the Russians extracted the data on those things. no intervening action or debate. thousands of those voters. They also The ads also have to say who paid for The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there targeted other State election authori- them. That is why you see those little objection? ties, county governments, and election disclaimers at the bottom or you see The Senate majority whip. equipment and technology vendors. elected officials or their challengers Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, there are Federal law enforcement and intel- saying who paid for this ad: My name Members who object to this. They can’t ligence officers have repeatedly warned is this; I paid for this ad. That is what be here to object on their own behalf. I us that these interference efforts will that is. object on their behalf. continue into the election of 2020. In Guess what. If those things go on I say to the Senator from Minnesota fact, former KGB Agent Vladimir radio, TV, or newspaper, you have to that, like her, I also want to do every- Putin recently mocked us and openly follow all those rules. If they end up on thing we can to ensure that our elec- joked that Russia would definitely Facebook or Twitter or another large tions are fair and transparent in this interfere again in the U.S. elections. social media platform, there are no country. I think there are a number of Congress cannot sit back and ignore rules in play. Sure, a few of those com- solutions, as she pointed out, that are this threat. We must take action to panies right now are voluntarily dis- out there. I think there is a lot of good help State and local election officials closing it, but there are no actual rules work that is being done and can be prepare for the 2020 elections and those in place about how it should be done. done, hopefully, on a bipartisan basis. beyond. When I asked them why they As a former chairman of the Senate I am pleased that the leader, MITCH wouldn’t favor the bill, some of them Commerce Committee, I have worked MCCONNELL, of Kentucky, finally re- have since changed their minds and do with the Senator from Minnesota on a lented on his opposition to any further favor it, but when I asked at the begin- number of issues where we have been funding to assist State and local elec- ning, they said they couldn’t figure out able to fashion solutions that are bi- tion officials with election security ef- what an issue of Federal legislative im- partisan in nature. I suspect work on forts. Yet the $250 million included in portance is. That is what the standard this will continue. the fiscal year 2020 Financial Services is. It is about candidate ads and the As I mentioned, we have a couple of and General Government appropria- issue ads that you see on TV that bug Members on our side who do have ob- tions bill is clearly inadequate. We you all the time. When asked about ads jections to the bill in its current form need to boldly invest in our election se- and why they couldn’t do it, they said or the process of trying to do it this curity. It is literally the cornerstone of they couldn’t figure out what that was. way. I do think there is a way in which our democracy, and we need to provide I said: Really? My radio station in we can come together and work toward sustained funding to State and local Deep River Falls, MN, can figure it out. solutions that will help do what I think election officials so they may respond

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:55 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G22OC6.008 S22OCPT1 S5938 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 to these threats that are far beyond lion to drill brandnew wells, and they We also asked the Director of Na- any State’s capacity to deal with. all went dry. What do you say about tional Intelligence, the FBI, and every There are 40 of us who cosponsored that? general who was there: Are you ready the Election Security Act that Senator The oilman said: It could have been for 2020? Every single one of them said, AMY KLOBUCHAR, of Minnesota, intro- worse. categorically, unequivocally, uncondi- duced in May. I was proud to join her Then the banker said to the oilman: tionally, yes. Every single Senator, as one of the original cosponsors. Our bank loaned you a third $1 million both my Republican friends and my The legislation would provide critical to buy new drilling equipment, and it Democratic friends, walked out of that resources to election officials through all broke down. What do you say about classified hearing impressed. an initial $1 billion investment in our that? The third reason I, regretfully, have election infrastructure, followed by The oilman said: It could have been to object to this bill—and I am not as- $175 million every 2 years for infra- worse. cribing this intention to the Senator structure maintenance. It would also The banker was now very upset. He from Illinois. I am not—is that some of require the use of voter-verified paper said: What do you mean it could have my friends on Capitol Hill would like ballots, strengthen the Federal re- been worse? We loaned you $3 million, nothing better than to take over elec- sponse to election interference, and es- and you lost all of it. What do you tions in America, to have our election tablish accountability measures for mean it could have been worse? system federalized. Right now, we The oilman said: It could have been election technology vendors. don’t have one election system; we Let me bring this down to Earth in my money. The cost of this bill is $1 billion— have 50 election systems. Every State simple words. If we cannot trust the runs its elections its own way, usually outcome of an election to accurately nine zeros. If I started counting to a billion right now by one numeral a sec- by the Secretary of State. Now, I be- reflect the feelings of those in Amer- lieve that is a matter of federalism. I ica, we have lost the cornerstone of our ond, I wouldn’t finish until 2051. I would be dead as a doornail. I wouldn’t don’t see anywhere in the U.S. Con- democracy. There are nations, includ- stitution or in the Federalist Papers ing Russia, that have proven they are make it. A billion is a lot. We toss around ‘‘a billion’’ these days like it where it reads the U.S. Government doing everything in their power to stop ought to be running elections for us from having safe, accurate election was a nickel. A billion seconds ago, it was 1986. Ronald Reagan was President. States. counts. No. 2, our States do a great job. Yes, The question for this Senate and for That is how much a billion is. A billion we had a lot of activity on Facebook this Congress is, Do we care? Do we minutes ago, the Romans were con- and Google and within other aspects of care enough to spend the resources so quering Mesopotamia. As I made the social media, but we haven’t heard one our States can protect the integrity of point the other day on the Senate allegation—or at least any proof of an voters? I am not just talking about floor, a billion hours ago, the allegation—that any votes were stolen blue States from the Democratic side Neanderthals were roaming the Earth. in 2016, much less in 2018. That is be- of the aisle. Every State, red and blue A billion is a lot. cause our Secretaries of State did a alike, would benefit from this legisla- We have a $22 trillion deficit—12 tion. If the Republicans want to dem- zeros. We have to pay this money back. good job. It is also safer to have every onstrate that they are joining us in I am running out of space, and we are Secretary of State and every State in putting country over party, they probably going to run out of digits if charge of its own election system be- should join us today and protect our we keep borrowing. cause, if a foreign government wants to democracy by passing this legislation. My first concern is the money. Now, hack your system, it has to go to 50 dif- I have been asked to make a unani- if we had not given any money to our ferent States. It has to do it 50 times. mous consent request at this point be- colleagues at the State level, that If we nationalize elections—yet again, fore I finish my remarks, and I thank would have been one thing. Yet, as my give the Federal Government more the Senator from Louisiana for being good friend knows, 2 years ago, we gave power—all a foreign national has to do on the floor. the States $380 million to combat elec- is to hack one system. Again, I am not ascribing this motive UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—S. 1540 tion fraud. They haven’t even spent it Mr. President, as in legislative ses- all yet. So, yes, I have concerns about or this intent to my good friend from sion, I ask unanimous consent that the the money. Illinois. I am not. Yet there are some Committee on Rules and Administra- Point No. 2, we did have problems in who would like nothing better than to tion be discharged from further consid- 2016, and I join the senior Senator in nationalize State elections and have eration of S. 1540, the Election Secu- wanting to do everything we possibly them run by the Federal Government. can to keep it from happening again, rity Act; that the Senate proceed to its Then the Federal Government could which we did in 2018. We all had a clas- immediate consideration; that the bill tell the States what to do—what kinds sified briefing down in our room. I be read a third time and passed; and of machines to use, whether they need don’t know the particular name of it, that the motion to reconsider be con- paper ballots, how to order the ballots. but it is in the Capitol Visitor Center. sidered made and laid upon the table If they have electric machines and one It is classified. You have to leave your with no intervening action or debate. has to walk into a booth, the Federal The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there phone and your iPad outside. We had Government could tell the States what objection? the Director of National Intelligence kinds of and what color of curtains The Senator from Louisiana. there and the FBI Director, and I think they would have to have. Then they Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, in re- we had every general there from the would have a Federal agency get in- serving the right to object and with all Western Hemisphere. We went over the volved, and it would start promul- of the respect I can muster, this bill 2018 elections. They went off without a gating regulations. Before you would has more red flags than the Chinese hitch. know it, casting a vote would be like Embassy. Despite my great admiration Have you read any articles about our building a bridge. for the senior Senator from Illinois, I having problems in 2018 like we had in It is a matter of federalism. Those am objecting for three reasons. 2016? No. Do you think if we had prob- who disagree with me will say: Oh, The first reason I can best explain by lems in 2018 that the members of our KENNEDY. You are exaggerating. This telling you a story. press would have pounced on it like a bill doesn’t do that. It doesn’t fed- An oilman was talking to his banker ninja? Yes. Yet you haven’t seen those eralize elections. one day, and the banker said: Mr. articles because 2018 went off without a Yes, it does. Oilman, you know, the bank loaned hitch. This was, in part, because we Do you know how we federalize you $1 million to rework all of your old gave the States $380 million to solve things around here? We get the object oil wells, and they went dry. the problem, and they have not spent it of the federalization hooked on the The oilman said: It could have been all. So a reasonable person would won- money. Those who want the Federal worse. der why we would want to give them Government to run everything never The banker said to the oilman: Mr. another $1 billion of American tax- go right at it. They sneak up on them. Oilman, we loaned you a second $1 mil- payer money at this juncture. We say we are going to give them $380

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:55 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G22OC6.010 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5939 million, and they get a little addicted. the color of the curtain on your booth. when we say $1 billion disqualifies you Then we are going to give them $1 bil- If you want to mandate that by State from being considered seriously, when lion, and they get a little more ad- law, be my guest. it comes down to the integrity of our dicted. Sooner or later, they are ad- But what it comes down to—and I voting system—$1 billion is too much— dicted to the money, and then the Fed- have to disagree with my friend from it turns out the Republican leader has eral Government has got them. Louisiana—is that the money we have suggested one-fourth of that amount, And that is what worries me about sent to the States already has all been and nobody blinked. this bill. obligated, and it is going through the I happen to think $1 billion is more I am going to offer another bill after purchasing and procurement policies of realistic in terms of helping our voting we are done today that I hope my good each of the States. It isn’t as if they systems across this country. Shame on friend from Illinois will at least con- can’t figure out what to do with it. us if the result of the Presidential elec- sider supporting. This bill is not going Upgrading our voting machines to tion is later found to have been tam- to cost $1 billion, I can assure you. make sure that they reflect technology pered with by our enemies overseas. This bill is going to require the chief today makes a difference. Have you Shame on us if we didn’t do everything election official of every State—usu- bought a new cell phone recently? Have we were supposed to do in the Senate, ally, that is the Secretary of State, as you watched any ads on television in the House, and in this government the senior Senator knows better than talking about the security of your cell to protect that God-given right for a me—to disclose to the Election Assist- phone? Have you listened to anyone democracy that we cherish so much. ance Commission the identity of any talk about the privacy of you as an in- The Mueller report made crystal known foreign national who has phys- dividual? It is because every single day, clear that the Russian Government ically handled ballots, machines, or has every single minute, and every second interfered in the 2016 presidential elec- had unmonitored access to storage fa- someone is trying to figure out how to tion in a ‘‘sweeping and systematic cilities or tabulation centers used to get into your mind and into your life, fashion.’’ support elections or unmonitored ac- and we are trying to keep technology In Illinois, the Russian intelligence cess to election-related information or up with this reality. service hacked into our State Board of Now, what is the reality of the tech- communication technology. Elections, gained access to a database What does that really mean? That nology we use for voting? In my State, containing information on millions of means that if a foreign national at any we have paper ballots to verify what is Illinois voters, and then extracted data actually cast, but our technology is 20 stage of the chain of custody has access on thousands of those voters. years old. The Russians know that; the to the machine or has access to the They also targeted other State elec- Iranians know that; and the Chinese ballot, that has to be disclosed. tion authorities, county governments, know that, and they are mocking us. Now, if you want to do something to and election equipment and technology They are laughing. stop foreign nationals from interfering vendors. If you were amused by the story of And Federal law enforcement and in- with our elections, we don’t need to the Senator from Louisiana—and he is telligence officials have repeatedly spend $1 billion. We need to pass this the best storyteller in the Senate— warned that these interference efforts bill. think about how amused Vladimir Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, is there Putin is to listen to this debate. will continue in 2020. an objection? We can’t afford to spend the money In fact, former KGB Agent Putin re- Mr. KENNEDY. Yes, sir. I am getting to ward off Vladimir Putin’s next at- cently mocked us, openly joking that to that. tack in 2020. That is what I hear from Russia would definitely interfere again For the reasons I described and with the other side of the aisle. I disagree. I in the U.S. election. great respect for the senior Senator think what is at stake here is so basic Congress cannot sit back and ignore from Illinois, I object. and so fundamental that shame on us if this ongoing threat—we must take ac- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- we will not invest the money to make tion to help State and local election of- tion is heard. sure we keep up with the attackers. ficials prepare for future elections. Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask Now, people say: Well, 2018 went off I am pleased that Leader MCCONNELL unanimous consent to speak for 5 min- without a hitch. It was not only the finally relented on his opposition to utes. good work of State election officials. It any further funding to assist State and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without was the hard work here in Washington local election officials with election se- objection, it is so ordered. of our intelligence agencies, and the curity efforts. Mr. DURBIN. First, let me say this. I Senator knows that. We didn’t sit back But the $250 million included in the do respect the Senator from Louisiana. and say: Well, I sure hope they don’t FY 2020 Financial Services and General We have been cosponsors on important hit us again. We went after them. I Government (FSGG) appropriations legislation. I hope we will be again. We can’t be more specific because we are bill is not nearly enough. see eye-to-eye on many things but not told not to be more detailed in our re- We need to boldly invest in our elec- on this bill. sponse. tion security—and we need to provide A billion dollars? The Federal Gov- We invested a heck of a lot of money sustained funding to State and local ernment spends $1,500 billion every in stopping them from ruining the 2018 election officials to respond to these year. Is the integrity of our voting sys- election, and we are bound to do it evolving threats. tem worth $1 billion? again, and I hope we do. But to say we That is why 40 of us have cosponsored Do you know what it has cost us to can’t afford to protect the integrity of the Election Security Act, which Sen- reach this point in our history where our vote—then, what is a democracy ator KLOBUCHAR introduced in May. I our democracy is reliable and respected worth? What is it worth? was proud to join as a lead cosponsor. around the world? It has cost more It is worth human lives, and it is The legislation would provide critical than money. It has cost the lives of worth our investment in this genera- resources to election officials through men and women who went to war to tion to make sure that those votes an initial $1 billion investment in our fight for that, to make sure that we count, whether you live in a red State election infrastructure, followed by had the last word when it came to the or a blue State. I am not talking about $175 million every 2 years for infra- future of our democracy. just sending this to Democratic State structure maintenance. A billion dollars is an overwhelming officials. I am talking about across the It would also require the use of voter- number; right? Divide it by 50, and un- country. I want an election to truly re- verified paper ballots, strengthen the derstand what is at stake here. What is flect the way the American people feel Federal response to election inter- at stake here is whether we care about candidates and issues that are ference, and establish accountability enough to invest money in our election before them, and that is why I am so measures for election technology ven- process—not with Federal mandates. disappointed by the Senator’s objec- dors. We say to the States: You decide how tion. If Republicans want to demonstrate to spend it. You have the authority Yes, I will carefully consider his bill. that they are capable of putting coun- over the State election procedure and Maybe there is some room here. But try over party, they should join us

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:55 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G22OC6.011 S22OCPT1 S5940 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 today and protect our democracy by Latvia, Albania, Montenegro, and now, ances certainly is. We would be wise to passing this legislation. today, North Macedonia. revisit and heed our Founding Fathers, I yield the floor. What benefit is it to the United who said getting involved in entangling The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- States to add countries that barely alliances in Europe does not add to our ator from Louisiana. have enough military might to defend security; it threatens our security. Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, I themselves? I say that adding North I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote. I don’t think we agree so much with what the Senator Macedonia to NATO adds absolutely need to expand NATO. We certainly from Illinois has said, but we are on nothing to our national security. don’t need more people that the Amer- top of this. The best-case scenario we can hope ican taxpayer will be asked to pay for. Let me say it again. We gave the for with these countries is that an inci- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- States $380 million to address the prob- dent that triggers a major land war ator from Wisconsin. lems in 2018. They haven’t spent all of never occurs. If you think this is far- Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, I rise it. It is 3 gallons of crazy to give them fetched, remember that World War I to speak in support of North Macedo- another billion dollars. began when a Serbian nationalist as- nia’s accession to the North Atlantic We have been assured by all of the sassinated the heir to the Austro-Hun- Treaty Organization. relevant Federal officials that we are garian Empire. Within months, the North Macedonia’s path to NATO ac- ready for 2020. I am going to repeat very system of entangling alliances cession has been a long one. Despite once again: We had no problems in 2018. that our forefathers warned about being regarded early on as a leading If I thought for a second that our vot- turned Europe into a killing field, candidate for NATO membership, Mac- ing system was in jeopardy, I would be which ultimately killed upward of 19 edonia’s name dispute with Greece be- joining with my good friend the Sen- million people. Adding yet another came a huge roadblock. A disagree- ator, but I am not much for just spend- small country to NATO does nothing to ment over a country’s name may not seem like a big deal to those looking in ing taxpayer money, with a $22 trillion dissipate the chances of catastrophic from the outside, but getting over this deficit, just to be spending it. war and, in fact, encourages that possi- hurdle required significant political The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- bility. ator from Kentucky. What military capabilities does courage. In 2017, Greece’s Prime Minister Mr. PAUL. Mr. President, I ask unan- North Macedonia bring to the table? Tsipras and Macedonia’s Prime Min- imous consent that I be allowed to Some 8,200 active-duty soldiers. Addi- ister Zaev displayed that level of polit- speak for up to 15 minutes, followed by tionally, in 2018, they spent a whopping ical courage when they committed to Senators JOHNSON, RISCH, and MENEN- $120 million a year on their military. settle the nearly three decades-long DEZ, for 5 minutes each. By comparison, the Chicago Cubs spent dispute. Because of their leadership, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there $221 million on their payroll. Addition- these two nations signed the Prespa objection? ally, 15 other Major League Baseball agreement last year. Greece agreed to Without objection, it is so ordered. teams spent more on their rosters than remove its objection and approve Mac- PROTOCOL TO THE NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY OF North Macedonia spends on defense. edonia’s accession to NATO in ex- 1949 ON THE ACCESSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF Even if North Macedonia brought their NORTH MACEDONIA change for Macedonia agreeing to military spending in line with NATO change its name to North Macedonia. Mr. PAUL. Mr. President, today, we guidelines, it would still only be $227 This dispute resolution between will vote on whether or not to admit million. Greece and North Macedonia dem- North Macedonia into NATO. I, for one, But if the goal of NATO is to have onstrates that NATO is not only an ef- think we already have enough dead these countries spend 2 percent, why fective defensive alliance, but it has weight in NATO and that adding North don’t we wait until they are spending 2 been a tremendous force for stability in Macedonia to NATO adds absolutely percent to admit them instead of ad- Europe. North Macedonia is poised to nothing to our collective security. mitting them and saying: Please, in- soon become NATO’s 30th member be- In his farewell address, George Wash- crease your defense spending. cause it worked to resolve a long- ington stated: ‘‘It is our true policy to If they come up to 2 percent, they standing bilateral disagreement. steer clear of permanent alliance with would only be spending $227 million, I support NATO’s longstanding open- any portion of the foreign world.’’ This which is $103 million less than Bryce door policy, and I hope that the goal of was echoed by Thomas Jefferson in his Harper’s contract with the Philadel- NATO membership will continue to inaugural address, who wished for phia Phillies. guide other aspirants to solve long- ‘‘peace, commerce, and honest friend- NATO is supposed to be about mutual standing disputes, fight corruption, ship with all nations . . . entangling defense, not just blanket security guar- and make difficult necessary domestic alliances with none.’’ As we watch the antees to smaller states. reforms. most recent developments in Syria un- How much would North Macedonia Beyond North Macedonia’s accession, fold, it is a good moment to remember give in monetary terms to NATO? Less I would like to speak more broadly on the guidance that Washington and Jef- than $1 million. We foot the bill. We how important the NATO alliance is to ferson attempted to pass along. pay for everything. We are going to get the United States. NATO is based on Turkey, a nation that we have been less than $1 million of direct contribu- the principle of collective defense. Ar- locked in a permanent alliance with tions from North Macedonia. It doesn’t ticle 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty since the Cold War, has launched an of- seem hardly fair; does it? states that an attack against one mem- fensive, a war of choice, by further in- It is clear that North Macedonia adds ber is an attack against us all. vading Syria. little, if any, value to the NATO alli- NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg While they are clearly acting in their ance in terms of manpower or military detailed NATO’s value when he ad- own self-interest, their actions place capabilities, which means that the only dressed a joint meeting of Congress our Nation one mistake or one small reason they are being added is to be a earlier this year and both started and incident away from a hot war with at tripwire that would only ensnare us in ended his speech by saying: ‘‘It is good least one major global power. Does it a rapidly escalating wider war in which to have friends.’’ I couldn’t agree more. make sense for American men and they would not be able to carry their In the wake of the attacks of 9/11, our women to potentially have to defend own weight. So I don’t think North friends, our NATO allies, invoked arti- Turkey over their war of choice? Macedonia adds anything to our na- cle 5 for the first and only time in the I believe that when Jefferson spoke tional security, but they are out there alliance’s history. Our NATO allies and of entangling alliances, one could not on the edge of Europe as a tripwire to many of the aspirants stood shoulder pick a better example than how we ensnare us in a wider war. to shoulder with us in Afghanistan. have expanded NATO. Since 2004, we If the recent events involving Turkey They lost 1,000 of their sons and daugh- have expanded NATO ever closer to the were not enough to validate the guid- ters in honoring their commitment by border of Russia. In the process, we ance laid down by our Founding Fa- fighting alongside us. The United have added the so-called military thers, then adding North Macedonia to States should never forget our NATO might of countries such as Slovenia, a tangled network of permanent alli- allies’ contribution and sacrifice.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:59 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.001 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5941 A strong NATO alliance is just as im- Senators on whether he was exerting Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, I ask portant and relevant today as it was at any form of privilege or executive unanimous consent that the order for its founding in 1949. I am pleased that privilege, he insisted he was not; yet he the quorum call be rescinded. the full Senate is taking up this meas- continued to refuse to answer ques- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ure to approve North Macedonia’s ac- tions. Clearly, we cannot rely on this objection, it is so ordered. cession to NATO, and I urge my col- nominee to be honest and forthright Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, I ask leagues to vote in favor with a resound- with this body. unanimous consent that amendment ing yes. Beyond Mr. Bremberg’s lack of expe- Nos. 946 and 947 be withdrawn. I yield the floor. rience, his extreme far-right views, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- his lack of respect for Congress, there objection, it is so ordered. ator from New Jersey. is the issue of his erroneous declara- The amendments (No. 946 and No. 947) NOMINATION OF ANDREW P. BREMBERG tions on government documents. In- were withdrawn. Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I deed, his nomination was significantly PROTOCOL TO THE NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY OF come to the floor to express my opposi- delayed because my staff discovered 1949 ON THE ACCESSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF tion to the nomination of Andrew Mr. Bremberg’s claim that he had ter- NORTH MACEDONIA Bremberg to be Representative of the minated from his political consulting Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, I rise United States to the Office of the company—of which Trump for America today to support the accession of the United Nations in Geneva. He is not was a client—when the truth is he did Republic of North Macedonia to the qualified for this position, and his not. In fact, Mr. Bremberg did not ter- North Atlantic Treaty Organization views on women’s rights and access to minate his political consulting firm and to encourage my Senate colleagues reproductive healthcare conflict with until forced to as part of the Foreign to vote in favor of this protocol. longstanding positions of the U.S. Gov- Relations Committee’s vetting process. As we know, this past April marked ernment and more than three-quarters Once again, the Trump administra- the 70th anniversary of the NATO alli- of the American public. tion has displayed a basic inability to ance, the world’s strongest and most I take my position as ranking mem- conduct even the most cursory vetting successful political military alliance in ber for the Foreign Relations Com- to ensure that a nominee is qualified the history of the world. mittee seriously. I have a duty to thor- and fit to hold office, free from poten- In honor of this, the Senate Foreign oughly vet all nominees who come be- tial financial or ethical conflicts of in- Relations Committee held a hearing to fore the committee whether they be po- terest. reflect on the alliance’s successful past We have nominees with restraining litical nominees like Mr. Bremberg or and to consider its future. The Senate orders, nominees who have failed to career civil servants. also passed and recognized NATO’s The criteria I use to determine their mention sexual harassment lawsuits, many accomplishments, and the reso- fitness to represent our country abroad and nominees whose virulent, troll-like lution I authored, S. Res. 123, did so. I include their foreign policy experience, approach to social media should dis- am grateful to have another oppor- their core values, and whether they qualify them from holding any office, tunity to demonstrate strong Senate much less a Senate-confirmed rep- will be responsive and honest with Con- support for NATO by welcoming North resentative of the American people. gress as we conduct our oversight. I am Macedonia as a new member. As we all Unfortunately, the Trump adminis- know, this matter has been in the disappointed to say that Mr. Bremberg tration has decided to advance unquali- fails even these basic criteria. He has works for a long time. fied and unfit nominees even as it with- NATO was founded by the United no relevant foreign policy experience. draws a number of qualified civil serv- I repeat, the nominee to represent States and 11 other countries after the ant nominees from consideration. shock of the Soviet blockade of Berlin. the United States at Geneva has no for- The failure of the political leadership The Berlin airlift in 1948 made us real- eign policy experience. Mr. Bremberg at the State Department to stand up ize the significant and real threat that has served as Assistant to the Presi- and defend qualified, veteran Ambas- the Soviet Union posed to peace and dent and Senior Advisor for Domestic sadors when they come under fire from prosperity. That conflict is far behind Policy at the White House and as a po- the White House is nothing short of us, but NATO has remained a critical litical appointee to the Department of cowardice. Health and Human Services in the It was reported last week that Fiona piece of the framework that supports Bush administration. Hill, the former White House foreign our collective security. NATO worked to help the United When it comes to Mr. Bremberg’s policy adviser, concluded that one States in Afghanistan after the attacks core values, his nomination hearing Trump administration Ambassador was of September 11 and has ended geno- left me deeply troubled. Our voice at so unprepared for his job that he actu- cides and maintained peace in the Bal- Geneva must stand up for the core ally posed a national security risk. Mr. kans. It has trained troops of the new principle that reproductive rights are Bremberg is cut from the same mold. human rights; yet Mr. Bremberg made If his performance before the Foreign Iraqi Government; it has run air polic- clear that he opposes access to repro- Relations Committee demonstrated ing missions on Europe’s eastern flank; ductive health services for women and anything, it is that his views are com- it has helped end the genocide in girls who are victims of sexual violence pletely outside those of mainstream Darfur; and it provided assistance to in conflict in the world. This radical America. He is unprepared to represent the United States after Hurricane view of women’s rights and access to our Nation on the world stage, and he Katrina. Most importantly, it has reproductive healthcare is totally out- has little to no respect for the Senate maintained a period of unprecedented side the mainstream, not just for the and the role of Congress as a coequal peace among the major European pow- Democratic Party but the Republican branch of government. Surely, we can ers. Party and the American people at do better than this. The American peo- NATO has proven to be not only a large. That is why 40 reproductive ple certainly deserve better than this. military success but also a political health groups wrote a joint letter op- I urge my colleagues to oppose his and economic one. NATO’s security posing Mr. Bremberg’s nomination. nomination and to demand that this umbrella has provided the kind of sta- Moreover, in his positions at the administration nominate an ambas- ble environment necessary for eco- White House, Mr. Bremberg led and ad- sador to the United Nations organiza- nomic growth and investment. Former vanced divisive and incendiary policy tion in Geneva who is worthy of rep- Soviet bloc countries clamored for— proposals, such as the infamous Mus- resenting our country on the world and continue to clamor for—NATO lim ban Executive order and the addi- stage. membership, not only for the protec- tion of a citizenship question on the I yield the floor. tion against Russia that they sought census. I suggest the absence of a quorum. and seek but for the economic strength When questioned on these subjects, The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. that membership could foster. Mr. Bremberg frequently cited con- CRUZ). The clerk will call the roll. U.S. trade with fellow NATO mem- fidentiality interests and declined to The bill clerk proceeded to call the bers remains vital to the U.S. econ- elaborate further. When pressed by roll. omy. NATO allies remain the largest

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:59 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G22OC6.014 S22OCPT1 S5942 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 source of foreign, direct investment to Macedonia’s name prevented that from North Macedonia as a new member is a the United States. happening. But the leaders of both strong symbol and a message for Euro- NATO is not perfect. It faces several North Macedonia and Greece dem- pean countries with NATO aspirations challenges from within. First is the onstrated great political courage in that with hard work and perseverance, need to invest more in defense. Those concluding the Prespa agreement ear- along with the willingness to make of us who serve on the Foreign Rela- lier this year, which has made today’s tough reform decisions, they can pro- tions Committee have for many, many decision possible. vide a better future for their people. As years urged our friends and col- The courage of Prime Minister Zaev long as countries honor this commit- leagues—the majority of whom are not and former Prime Minister Tsipras to ment, NATO’s door should and will re- in compliance—about the need to in- move the situation in the Balkans for- main open. vest more in defense. But the number ward should be applauded. I met with It is important to note that this is a of allies spending 2 percent of their both leaders this year to thank and strong anti-Russian vote. Standing GDP on defense and 20 percent of their congratulate them. here today, I can tell you the Russians defense budget on equipment has in- Not only does Prespa pave the way are very much opposed to this, not the creased, adding more than $100 billion forward for North Macedonia into both least of which is exemplified by the in European defense spending. Eight al- NATO and the European Union, but it way they resisted this and pushed back lies currently meet this pledge, but it is an excellent example of how other against this as North Macedonia at- is critical that all allies meet their conflicts in the region could be re- tempted to get this done for their peo- Wales Summit commitment by 2024. solved. ple. Second, NATO faces different secu- When the Senate Foreign Relations I say to the Presiding Officer and col- rity threats in different parts of the al- Committee held its hearing earlier this leagues, this day is a long time in the liance. Southern Europe is understand- year to consider North Macedonia’s eli- making, and I am pleased it is finally ably worried about migrant flows, gibility for alliance, the committee here. while Eastern Europe faces the chal- heard strong and unequivocal testi- I urge all of my colleagues to support lenge of Russian military buildup along mony from top officials at the Depart- North Macedonia’s bid to become our its borders and domestic ments of State and Defense that North newest NATO ally, No. 30, by voting in disinformation campaigns sowing dis- Macedonia would be a strong partner favor of this protocol. to the allies and is ready for the re- Thank you. order by the Russians, just as we know The PRESIDING OFFICER. The quirements of NATO membership. Russia has attempted to do here in the clerk will state the resolution of ratifi- USA. After reviewing all relevant facts and holding hearings and meetings with cation. NATO has recently begun to think The senior assistant legislative clerk NATO, U.S., and North Macedonian of- about security risks that China poses read as follows: to individual allies and the alliance as ficials for the better part of this year, I am confident that North Macedonia is Resolved, (two-thirds of the Senators present a whole. concurring therein), ready to fulfill its NATO obligations Tackling all of these security risks SECTION 1. SENATE ADVICE AND CONSENT SUB- will be challenging. But if NATO allies and will benefit the alliance. It was JECT TO DECLARATIONS, AN UNDER- commit to the alliance and needed re- ready in 2008 and is ready now. North STANDING, AND CONDITIONS. forms, NATO will be up to the task. Macedonia has a credible plan to meet The Senate advises and consents to the Bringing a new member into the alli- the 2-percent spending requirement by ratification of the Protocol to the North At- ance also prompts us to reassess the 2024 and is already on track to spend 20 lantic Treaty of 1949 on the Accession of the Republic of North Macedonia, which was status of current members, and I feel percent on equipment. It hosts the opened for signature at Brussels on February compelled to address the growing dis- Krivolak training area, a top-notch 6, 2019, and signed that day on behalf of the cussion regarding NATO allies that do Army training facility that has already United States of America (the ‘‘Protocol’’) not uphold the democratic principles been utilized by many U.S. soldiers. (Treaty Doc. 116–1), subject to the declara- enshrined in the treaty’s preamble. Strategically, North Macedonia’s mem- tions of section 2 and the conditions of sec- I agree that there are NATO allies bership would provide NATO a direct tion 3. whose democracies are weakening in- land path from the Aegean to the Adri- SEC. 2. DECLARATIONS. stead of strengthening and whose re- atic Sea, facilitating military move- The advice and consent of the Senate cent behavior does not demonstrate a ments should they ever be needed. It under section 1 is subject to the following declarations: commitment to the alliance. To fix will continue to contribute soldiers to (1) REAFFIRMATION THAT UNITED STATES these issues, the alliance must work NATO’s international mission as it has MEMBERSHIP IN NATO REMAINS A VITAL NA- from within. done in Afghanistan and Iraq since TIONAL SECURITY INTEREST OF THE UNITED There is no other alliance in the 2002. STATES.—The Senate declares that— world like NATO. China and Russia do North Macedonia isn’t perfect. As a (A) for 70 years the North Atlantic Treaty not have allies. They have short-term, small country with a young democ- Organization (NATO) has served as the pre- transactional-only partners they have racy, it will certainly require further eminent organization to defend the countries bullied into cooperation. NATO’s government reforms and military mod- in the North Atlantic area against all exter- nal threats; strength and success come from its ernization as have most new NATO al- (B) through common action, the estab- commitment to the allies and to work- lies. For example, it will need to con- lished democracies of North America and Eu- ing through problems when they arise. tinue its transition from legacy Soviet rope that were joined in NATO persevered On the expansion of NATO itself, equipment, further reform its intel- and prevailed in the task of ensuring the sur- which is what we are here to deal with ligence services, and above all, resist vival of democratic government in Europe today, since 1949, NATO has expanded 7 Russian interference and continue to and North America throughout the Cold times and now includes 29 countries. strengthen its anti-corruption efforts. I War; The entrance of North Macedonia will urge North Macedonia to make these (C) NATO enhances the security of the United States by embedding European states make 30. Adding a 30th member during reforms and to continue on its positive in a process of cooperative security planning the alliance’s 70th year sends a strong path inside the alliance with the help and by ensuring an ongoing and direct lead- signal to our fellow allies and enemies of its other democratic NATO allies. ership role for the United States in European alike of the continued strength of this Expanding NATO to include North security affairs; alliance. Macedonia is about what the country (D) the responsibility and financial burden The U.S. Senate’s consideration of will bring to the alliance and what the of defending the democracies of Europe and North Macedonia as a member of NATO alliance brings to North Macedonia, North America can be more equitably shared is a piece of long-delayed and unfin- but it is not just about North Mac- through an alliance in which specific obliga- ished business. North Macedonia was edonia and its qualifications for mem- tions and force goals are met by its mem- bers; originally eligible for NATO entry in bership. Through its open-door policy, (E) the security and prosperity of the 2008 and was to have joined the alliance NATO has promised membership to any United States is enhanced by NATO’s collec- alongside Croatia and Albania. As we European country that fulfills the re- tive defense against aggression that may know, an ongoing dispute about North quirements of the alliance. Accepting threaten the security of NATO members; and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:59 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G22OC6.016 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5943 (F) United States membership in NATO re- process complete and should continue to [Rollcall Vote No. 327 Ex.] mains a vital national security interest of urge additional reforms; and YEAS—91 the United States. (B) North Macedonia and Greece’s conclu- Alexander Gardner Portman (2) STRATEGIC RATIONALE FOR NATO EN- sion of the Prespa Agreement, which re- Baldwin Gillibrand Reed LARGEMENT.—The Senate declares that— solved a long-standing bilateral dispute, has Barrasso Graham Risch (A) the United States and its NATO allies made possible the former’s invitation to Blackburn Grassley Roberts face continued threats to their stability and NATO, and the United States and other Blumenthal Hassan Romney territorial integrity; NATO members should continue to press Blunt Hawley Rosen (B) an attack against North Macedonia, or both nations to persevere in their continued Boozman Heinrich Rounds implementation of the Agreement and en- Braun Hirono Rubio its destabilization arising from external sub- Brown Hoeven Sasse version, would threaten the stability of Eu- courage a strategic partnership between the Burr Hyde-Smith Schatz rope and jeopardize United States national two nations. Cantwell Inhofe Capito Johnson Schumer security interests; SEC. 3. CONDITIONS. Cardin Jones Scott (FL) (C) North Macedonia, having established a Scott (SC) democratic government and having dem- The advice and consent of the Senate Carper Kaine Casey Kennedy Shaheen onstrated a willingness to meet the require- under section 1 is subject to the following condition: Prior to the deposit of the instru- Cassidy King Shelby ments of membership, including those nec- Sinema ment of ratification, the President shall cer- Collins Klobuchar essary to contribute to the defense of all Coons Lankford Smith tify to the Senate as follows: NATO members, is in a position to further Cornyn Leahy Stabenow the principles of the North Atlantic Treaty (1) The inclusion of North Macedonia in Cortez Masto Manchin Sullivan NATO will not have the effect of increasing and to contribute to the security of the Cotton Markey Tester the overall percentage share of the United Cramer McConnell North Atlantic area; and Thune States in the common budgets of NATO. Crapo McSally (D) extending NATO membership to North Tillis (2) The inclusion of North Macedonia in Cruz Menendez Toomey Macedonia will strengthen NATO, enhance NATO does not detract from the ability of Daines Merkley Udall stability in Southeast Europe, and advance Duckworth Moran Van Hollen the United States to meet or to fund its mili- Durbin the interests of the United States and its Murkowski Warner tary requirements outside the North Atlan- Enzi Murphy NATO allies. Wicker tic area. Ernst Murray (3) SUPPORT FOR NATO’S OPEN DOOR POL- Wyden Feinstein Perdue ICY.—The policy of the United States is to SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. Fischer Peters Young support NATO’s Open Door Policy that al- In this resolution: NAYS—2 lows any European country to express its de- (1) NATO MEMBERS.—The term ‘‘NATO sire to join NATO and demonstrate its abil- members’’ means all countries that are par- Lee Paul ity to meet the obligations of NATO mem- ties to the North Atlantic Treaty. NOT VOTING—7 bership. (2) NON-NATO MEMBERS.—The term ‘‘non- Bennet Isakson Whitehouse (4) FUTURE CONSIDERATION OF CANDIDATES NATO members’’ means all countries that FOR MEMBERSHIP IN NATO.— Booker Sanders are not parties to the North Atlantic Treaty. Harris Warren (A) SENATE FINDING.—The Senate finds (3) NORTH ATLANTIC AREA.—The term that the United States will not support the ‘‘North Atlantic area’’ means the area cov- The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this accession to the North Atlantic Treaty of, or ered by Article 6 of the North Atlantic Trea- vote, the yeas are 91, the nays are 2. the invitation to begin accession talks with, ty, as applied by the North Atlantic Council. Two-thirds of Senators present, a any European state (other than North Mac- (4) NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY.—The term quorum being present, have voted in edonia), unless— ‘‘North Atlantic Treaty’’ means the North the affirmative. The resolution of the (i) the President consults with the Senate Atlantic Treaty, signed at Washington April ratification to the protocol of the consistent with Article II, section 2, clause 2 4, 1949 (63 Stat. 2241; TIAS 1964), as amended. North Atlantic Treaty of the Republic of the Constitution of the United States (re- (5) UNITED STATES INSTRUMENT OF RATIFICA- lating to the advice and consent of the Sen- of North Macedonia is agreed to. TION.—The term ‘‘United States instrument The Senator from Indiana. ate to the making of treaties); and of ratification’’ means the instrument of (ii) the prospective NATO member can ful- ratification of the United States of the Pro- ORDER OF BUSINESS fill all of the obligations and responsibilities tocol to the North Atlantic Treaty of 1949 on Mr. YOUNG. Mr. President, I ask of membership, and the inclusion of such the Accession of North Macedonia. unanimous consent that the Senate re- state in NATO would serve the overall polit- cess following the cloture vote on the ical and strategic interests of NATO and the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Bremberg nomination until 2:15 p.m. United States. question is on agreeing to the adoption and that if cloture is invoked, the (B) REQUIREMENT FOR CONSENSUS AND RATI- of the resolution of ratification of postcloture time expire at 2:45 p.m. and FICATION.—The Senate declares that no ac- Treaty Document No. 116–1. tion or agreement other than a consensus de- the Senate vote on confirmation of the cision by the full membership of NATO, ap- Mr. RISCH. I ask for the yeas and nomination; finally, that if confirmed, proved by the national procedures of each nays. the motion to reconsider be considered NATO member, including, in the case of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a made and laid upon the table and the United States, the requirements of Article sufficient second? President be immediately notified of II, section 2, clause 2 of the Constitution of the Senate’s action. the United States (relating to the advice and There appears to be a sufficient sec- consent of the Senate to the making of trea- ond. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? ties), will constitute a commitment to col- The clerk will call the roll. lective defense and consultations pursuant Without objection, it is so ordered. to Articles 4 and 5 of the North Atlantic The senior assistant legislative clerk f Treaty. called the roll. CLOTURE MOTION (5) INFLUENCE OF NON-NATO MEMBERS ON Mr. THUNE. The following Senator is NATO DECISIONS.—The Senate declares that necessarily absent: the Senator from The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant any country that is not a member of NATO Georgia (Mr. ISAKSON). to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the shall have no impact on decisions related to Senate the pending cloture motion, Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the NATO enlargement. which the clerk will state. UPPORT FOR 2014 WALES SUMMIT DEFENSE Senator from Colorado (Mr. BENNET), (6) S The senior assistant legislative clerk SPENDING BENCHMARK.—The Senate declares the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. read as follows: that all NATO members should continue to BOOKER), the Senator from California CLOTURE MOTION move towards the guideline outlined in the (Ms. HARRIS), the Senator from 2014 Wales Summit Declaration to spend a We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- Vermont (Mr. SANDERS), the Senator minimum of 2 percent of their Gross Domes- ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the tic Product (GDP) on defense and 20 percent from Massachusetts (Ms. WARREN), and Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby of their defense budgets on major equipment, the Senator from Rhode Island (Mr. move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- including research and development, by 2024. WHITEHOUSE) are necessarily absent. nation of Andrew P. Bremberg, of Virginia, (7) SUPPORT FOR NORTH MACEDONIA’SRE- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. to be Representative of the United States of FORM PROCESS.—The Senate declares that— JOHNSON). Are there any other Sen- America to the Office of the United Nations (A) North Macedonia has made difficult re- ators in the Chamber desiring to vote? and Other International Organizations in Ge- forms and taken steps to address corruption, neva, with the rank of Ambassador. but the United States and other NATO mem- The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 91, Mitch McConnell, Rick Scott, Roger F. ber states should not consider this important nays 2, as follows: Wicker, Tim Scott, John Hoeven, Deb

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:33 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.003 S22OCPT1 S5944 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 Fischer, Thom Tillis, Cindy Hyde- EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Vermont, suggested that the Senate Smith, Steve Daines, James M. Inhofe, proceed first to a package of domestic Lindsey Graham, John Boozman, Mike The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. spending bills to try to break the stale- Crapo, James E. Risch, Richard Burr, mate. This is what we are trying to do Shelley Moore Capito, Jerry Moran. The senior assistant legislative clerk read the nomination of Andrew P. today. In an effort to demonstrate good The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- Bremberg, of Virginia, to be Represent- faith and get off the dime, that is what imous consent, the mandatory quorum ative of the United States of America we are hopefully going to do later call has been waived. to the Office of the United Nations and today. The question is, Is it the sense of the Other International Organizations in I want to take a minute to thank Senate that debate on the nomination Geneva, with the rank of Ambassador. Senator LEAHY for proposing a path of Andrew P. Bremberg, of Virginia, to forward out of our stall. I would also be Representative of the United States f just like to emphasize to all my col- of America to the Office of the United RECESS leagues that this path leads to success Nations and Other International Orga- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under if it ends with Congress funding the en- nizations in Geneva, with the rank of the previous order, the Senate stands tire government, not just part of it. We Ambassador, shall be brought to a in recess until 2:15 p.m. have a lot of work to do, but we can do close? Thereupon, the Senate, at 1:19 p.m., it. We have also before us the oppor- The yeas and nays are mandatory recessed until 2:15 p.m. and reassem- tunity to get it done, so this is where under the rule. bled when called to order by the Pre- we pick up today. Last month, the Appropriations Com- The clerk will call the roll. siding Officer (Mrs. CAPITO). mittee, as the Chair knows, reported 10 The senior assistant bill clerk called f bills to the full Senate. If we are able the roll. EXECUTIVE CALENDAR—Continued to proceed to H.R. 3055, it is my inten- Mr. THUNE. The following Senator is tion here on the floor to offer a sub- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- necessarily absent: the Senator from stitute amendment that includes four ator from Alabama. Georgia (Mr. ISAKSON). of these bills that we passed out of the Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the APPROPRIATIONS committee, each of which passed Senator from Colorado (Mr. BENNET), Mr. SHELBY. Madam President, this unanimously in a bipartisan way. What the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. afternoon, I rise to urge my colleagues are those bills, and what do they fund? BOOKER), the Senator from California here in the U.S. Senate to support the The Commerce Department, the Jus- (Ms. HARRIS), the Senator from pending cloture motion on H.R. 3055 so tice Department, Science bill—we call Vermont (Mr. SANDERS), the Senator we can get the appropriations process it Commerce, Justice, and Science—the from Massachusetts (Ms. WARREN), and moving. It is already day 22 of the cur- Agriculture bill, the Interior bill, and the Senator from Rhode Island (Mr. rent fiscal year. The entire Federal the Transportation, Housing, and WHITEHOUSE) are necessarily absent. Government, as you know, is now oper- Urban Development bill. ating under a continuing resolution, The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. KEN- I want to take a minute to thank the and in less than a month, that con- NEDY). Are there any other Senators in chairs of these subcommittees for their the Chamber desiring to vote? tinuing resolution will expire. diligence in producing balanced bills: By this time last year, Congress had Senator MORAN, Senator HOEVEN, Sen- The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 50, already funded 75 percent of the gov- nays 43, as follows: ator MURKOWSKI, and Senator COLLINS. ernment, including America’s military. I also want to thank their respective [Rollcall Vote No. 328 Ex.] It was the first time in 10 years that ranking members, the Democrats, for YEAS—50 Congress had funded the military on their bipartisan cooperation here: Sen- Alexander Fischer Portman time. That success paid huge dividends ator SHAHEEN, Senator MERKLEY, Sen- Barrasso Gardner Risch for our country and for our men and ator UDALL, and Senator REED. Blackburn Graham Roberts women in uniform. Now, they face an Together, these four measures before Blunt Grassley Romney uncertain future. The prospect of serial Boozman Hawley us today account for nearly one-third— Rounds continuing resolutions or, worse, an- Braun Hoeven Rubio one-third—of all nondefense discre- Burr Hyde-Smith Sasse other government shutdown casts a tionary spending. Consistent with the Capito Inhofe Scott (FL) dark shadow over our previous success. Cassidy Johnson bipartisan budget agreement, they con- Scott (SC) Cornyn Kennedy Such uncertainty also wreaks havoc on tain no new poison pills, and I would Shelby Cotton Lankford every Federal agency’s abilities to Sullivan caution my colleagues on both sides of Cramer Lee Thune plan, and it is acute when it comes to the aisle against pursuing poison pill Crapo McConnell the military. Cruz McSally Tillis amendments if we are able to proceed Daines Moran Toomey As our military leaders seek to en- today. If we are to make any progress Enzi Paul Wicker sure that planning and operations keep on the 2020 appropriations bills, I think Young Ernst Perdue pace with activities and challenges we must be true to our commitment, NAYS—43 around the globe, they are faced with enshrined in terms of the budget agree- Baldwin Heinrich Reed the hard reality that Congress is not ment, to refrain from such provisions Blumenthal Hirono Rosen keeping pace with our own duties here. to move the process. Brown Jones Schatz Congress’ failure to do its own job I would also like to move this pack- Cantwell Kaine Schumer makes that of the military all the Cardin King age through regular order so we can re- Shaheen more difficult in this troubled world. I Carper Klobuchar Sinema turn quickly to a second package that Casey Leahy Smith believe that is unacceptable. the majority leader spoke to us at Collins Manchin Stabenow Nonetheless, we have hit a stalemate lunch today about that funds the mili- Coons Markey Tester Cortez Masto Menendez in the appropriations process lately. tary and many more other agencies. Udall Duckworth Merkley The clock is ticking on the continuing There is simply no excuse for further Van Hollen Durbin Murkowski Warner resolution, as I said, and we have to delay. Feinstein Murphy break through the logjam. I hope we With all that we ask for our military, Gillibrand Murray Wyden Hassan Peters can do it today. The only way to do with all the challenges it already faces, that is through bipartisan cooperation, with all the additional uncertainties NOT VOTING—7 as the Presiding Officer knows, as a that stopgap funding creates, and with Bennet Isakson Whitehouse member of the Appropriations Com- all that has been said recently about Booker Sanders Harris Warren mittee and chair of a very important the need to support our allies and subcommittee. counter our adversaries around the The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this The vice chairman of the Appropria- world, I hope that our colleagues will vote, the yeas are 50, the nays are 43. tions Subcommittee, my good friend, not say to our men and women in uni- The motion is agreed to. Senator LEAHY, a Democrat from form: We will get to you later.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:59 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G22OC6.019 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5945 We should instead capitalize on the Look at the people who are affected from Rhode Island (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) good will that we are trying to gen- by the Military Construction and Vet- are necessarily absent. erate in this first package on appro- erans Affairs bill. Let’s not get them The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. priations by immediately moving to tied up in a Presidential campaign BLACKBURN). Are there any other Sen- the next one that funds the military promise. Let’s look at the military ators in the Chamber desiring to vote? and so many other agencies. families who are now living in sub- The result was announced—yeas 50, This process only works if we work standard housing. Let’s look at the nays 44, as follows: together in a bipartisan way, as veterans who are not getting the care [Rollcall Vote No. 329 Ex.] Madam President knows. Let’s work they need. Let’s have a clean bill. YEAS—50 together this afternoon, and let’s do Had the bill with the President’s wall Alexander Fischer Portman our job so we can move forward for the been in this—the American people Barrasso Gardner Risch American people. I think we should not would be paying for it and not Mexico, Blackburn Graham Roberts leave our military and others to think as the President promised—I would Blunt Grassley Romney Boozman Hawley Rounds that the government is in limbo any have been unable to support the clo- Braun Hoeven longer. Rubio ture motion. Burr Hyde-Smith Sasse I yield the floor. I am going to have more to say about Capito Inhofe Scott (FL) Cassidy Johnson I suggest the absence of a quorum. Scott (SC) each of the four bipartisan bills in- Cornyn Kennedy The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Shelby cluded in Chairman SHELBY’s sub- Cotton Lankford clerk will call the roll. Sullivan stitute when we turn to them. Hope- Cramer Lee The senior assistant legislative clerk Thune fully we can by tomorrow. Each one Crapo McConnell proceeded to call the roll. Cruz McSally Tillis The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- funds programs that are important to Daines Moran Toomey Wicker ator from Vermont. the American people and our economy. Enzi Paul Ernst Perdue Young Mr. LEAHY. Madam President, I ask They make critical investments in af- unanimous consent that the order for fordable housing, infrastructure, rural NAYS—44 the quorum call be rescinded. development, our farming commu- Baldwin Hassan Peters The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without nities, our small businesses, and our Bennet Heinrich Reed environment. They are good bills. I was Blumenthal Hirono Rosen objection, it is so ordered. Brown Jones Mr. LEAHY. Madam President, as glad to work with Senator SHELBY so Schatz Cantwell Kaine Schumer the distinguished senior Senator from we could have these bills before the Cardin King Shaheen Alabama has said, we are going to be Senate. They speak to real needs of the Carper Klobuchar Sinema American people. Casey Leahy Smith voting soon on our ‘‘domestic mini- Collins Manchin Stabenow bus.’’ We will vote on a cloture motion Now we have only 4 short weeks be- Coons Markey Tester fore the continuing resolution we are Cortez Masto Menendez to proceed to H.R. 3055. Udall I understand that once we are on the operating under expires. Four weeks Duckworth Merkley Durbin Murkowski Van Hollen bill, Chairman SHELBY is going to offer can go by very quickly around here. We Feinstein Murphy Warner a substitute amendment that will in- need to do our work. We need to do it Gillibrand Murray Wyden quickly. We should be able to enact all clude four bills that were reported from NOT VOTING—6 the Appropriations Committee with 12 appropriations bills into law. I was Booker Isakson Warren every Republican and every Democrat going to say the Senate deserves no Harris Sanders Whitehouse voting for them—the Agriculture bill, less, but it is the American people who the Interior bill, the Commerce-Jus- deserve no less. So I will continue to The nomination was confirmed. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under tice-Science bill, and the Transpor- work with Senator SHELBY and others, tation, Housing and Urban Develop- both Republicans and Democrats alike, the previous order, the motion to re- ment bill. to get these bills done. consider is considered made and laid I know that some feel that some- We have a vote coming up soon. upon the table, and the President will times the Congress gets so polarized I yield the floor. be immediately notified of the Senate’s that we could not have a unanimous I suggest the absence of a quorum. action. vote that the Sun rises in the east, but The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. The this was a case where we did in our clerk will call the roll. Democratic leader. committee, which has representatives The senior assistant legislative clerk UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—H.J. RES. 77 of all wings of the Republican Party proceeded to call the roll. Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I and all wings of the Democratic Party. Mr. CARDIN. Madam President, I ask am rising once again to ask the Sen- We all voted aye, and I would urge unanimous consent that the order for ate’s consent to move to the H.J. Res. Members to vote aye. the quorum call be rescinded. 77 condemning the President’s abrupt I am pleased that the substitute The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without decision to withdraw U.S. troops from package will not include the Military objection, it is so ordered. northern Syria. Construction and the Veterans Affairs VOTE ON BREMBERG NOMINATION Despite the Pandora’s box of prob- bill, and let me explain why. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The lems the President’s decision has The underlying House vehicle we are question is, Will the Senate advise and opened, the slaughter of our partners, moving to contains the House version consent to the Bremberg nomination? the Kurds—and I think many of us on of the Military Construction and Vet- Mr. CARDIN. Madam President, I ask both sides of the aisle ache for the erans Affairs bill, but the Senate Ap- for the yeas and nays. Kurds who risked their lives. Many of propriations Committee has not yet The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a them lost their lives so our soldiers considered this bill. We have not had sufficient second? would not be in harm’s way. debate in the committee. We have not There appears to be a sufficient sec- With the strategic gains of our adver- had a vote on it in committee. It would ond. saries in Tehran, Moscow, and Damas- be premature to bring it to the Senate The clerk will call the roll. cus and, most troubling, the potential floor. The senior assistant legislative clerk resurgence of ISIS, the President has It is an important bill. It is an impor- called the roll. failed to articulate any strategy at all. tant bill that I have always supported Mr. THUNE. The following Senator is We have asked to have Secretary because it funds critical programs, par- necessarily absent: the Senator from Pompeo, Secretary Esper, and Director ticularly for our veterans. But Presi- Georgia (Mr. ISAKSON). Haspel come before us. They have can- dent Trump wants to insist on using Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the celed again today because they don’t the bill to take funding from our Senator from New Jersey (Mr. BOOKER), have a plan. troops and their families to fund his in- the Senator from California (Ms. HAR- Now, this is America at risk. We in effective wall—a wall that he gave his RIS), the Senator from Vermont (Mr. New York know better than anybody word Mexico would pay for—and that is SANDERS), the Senator from Massachu- else how a small group of people thou- unacceptable. setts (Ms. WARREN), and the Senator sands of miles away—evil people—can

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:31 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G22OC6.022 S22OCPT1 S5946 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 cause terrorism and hurt us. There is Madam President, as in legislative Second, if our friend from Kentucky no strategy about what to do with the session, I ask unanimous consent that believes that any time we have a small tens of thousands of ISIS prisoners and the Senate proceed to the immediate number of Special Forces in different their fellow travelers who had been consideration of Calendar No. 246, H.J. places—and we have them all over—we locked up and guarded by the Kurds. Res. 77; that the joint resolution be need a declaration of war, then his No one believes—and I have talked to read a third time, and the Senate vote view is different from 99.9 percent of the top military intelligence people— on passage with no intervening action America and every other single person that either Syria or Turkey has the in- or debate. in this Chamber. terest in preventing ISIS from escaping The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there We do not need a declaration of war that we do. Erdogan, in fact, hates the objection? for a small number of Special Forces to Kurds far more than he hates ISIS. The Senator from Kentucky. be there to protect us against ter- So every day this lack of policy and Mr. PAUL. Madam President, reserv- rorism, and my friend from Kentucky this lack of common sense from the ing the right to object. If Democrats knows that. President and this White House puts want to send our young men and I yield the floor. American lives in danger. What is the women to fight in the Syrian civil war, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- best way to get the President to act? let’s have that debate. By all means, ator from Kentucky. Well, my friends, you know it. It is let’s have a constitutional debate Mr. PAUL. Madam President, if our you. When Republican Senators protest today on the Senate floor, right here, goal is to create a Kurdish homeland what the President has done, he some- right now. If Democrats are so hungry and to defend it for them, hell yes, we times acts. Witness Doral. I guarantee for war, let’s have that debate. need a debate and a vote and an au- you my speeches had very little effect Our Founding Fathers gave us a con- thorization of force. on him, but yours did. Well, this is far stitutional method to go to war. If You can’t just say that we are going more important than Doral. This is there be a national security interest in to stay there forever. It would take America, and lives are at stake. Our Syria, let’s hear it. The other side does tens of thousands of troops if you want not want that debate. They want to lob battle against terrorism, to be fought to pacify Syria. It has not been pacified invectives at the President, but they jointly most of the time, is now being for 8 years. It is an utter and complete aren’t prepared to debate about whom jeopardized. Frankly, when Leader mess, and it is time we get the hell out. we are to go to war against. MCCARTHY and Representative SCALISE Do they wish to declare war on our f and Representative CHENEY can vote NATO ally, Turkey? Do they wish to CLOTURE MOTION for this kind of resolution, why should declare war on our former ally, the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant we not be doing the same? It will send Free Syrian Army? Do they wish to de- a better message to the President than to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the clare war on Syria’s Assad? They don’t Senate the pending cloture motion, anything else we can do. know. My friend, the Republican leader, which the clerk will state. No, Democrats just want to heap The legislative clerk read as follows: said we need a stronger resolution. abuse on the President. They don’t Quibbling over words at a time when CLOTURE MOTION want to debate war because they have We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- America is in danger doesn’t make no clue on whom to declare war. sense to me—particularly a resolution ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the In reality, the President made the Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby that he knows will not pass the House wise decision to move 50 soldiers out of move to bring to a close debate on the mo- and not go to the President’s desk. the way of tens of thousands of Turkish tion to proceed to Calendar No. 141, H.R. So I would plead with my colleagues, troops. Ironically, the President’s deci- 3055, a bill making appropriations for the De- let’s move forward. I plead with my sion may finally allow the Kurds to ne- partments of Commerce and Justice, friend from Kentucky—they are both gotiate with Assad for a semi- Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal my friends from Kentucky—but I plead autonomous region in northern Syria. year ending September 30, 2020, and for other with the junior Senator from Ken- purposes. Perhaps, if the Kurds pledge their bat- Mitch McConnell, David Perdue, John tucky, do not stand in the way. tle-proven fighters to Assad, they He has a different world view than al- Cornyn, John Thune, John Hoeven, might receive in exchange some auton- John Boozman, Thom Tillis, Steve most all of us. We talked earlier this omy and a share of the oil receipts, Daines, Roger F. Wicker, Pat Roberts, morning. I asked him if he was against much as the Kurds did in Iraq. Already John Barrasso, Richard Burr, Shelley going after the Taliban and bin Laden we are seeing promising cooperation Moore Capito, Roy Blunt, Mike when they hit us in America, in New between the Kurds and Assad. Rounds, Mike Crapo, James E. Risch. York, and he said no. Well, this is the This week, Turkey’s Erdogan met The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- same kind of thing. We are happy to with Putin. Putin already is allied with imous consent, the mandatory quorum vote on his resolution. Let’s vote on Assad. There is a possibility diplomacy call has been waived. both. This is momentous. may actually break through here. The question is, Is it the sense of the These terrorist acts from escaped There is a real chance that the Syrian Senate that debate on the motion to ISIS prisoners might not occur tomor- civil war could come to an end if Assad, proceed to H.R. 3055, a bill making ap- row, they might not occur 6 months with the Kurds’ help, would agree to propriations for the Departments of from now, and they might not occur a secure the border and not allow Kurd- Commerce and Justice, Science, and year from now, but they may. They ish raids into Turkey. Related Agencies for the fiscal year certainly—almost certainly will at The permanent war caucus on both ending September 30, 2020, and for some point in the future, and we will sides of the aisle claims that repo- other purposes, shall be brought to a risk lives: the American lives of our in- sitioning 50 troops is the end of the close? telligence officials, of our Special world. Perhaps, just maybe, less of our The yeas and nays are mandatory Forces, and we will risk the security of presence in Syria will actually lead to under the rule. America and spend millions of dollars. diplomacy and, ultimately, peace. Only The clerk will call the roll. The sooner we can put this back—and time will tell. The legislative clerk called the roll. the only person who can is President I object. Mr. THUNE. The following Senator is Trump, and the only people who can The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- necessarily absent: the Senator from really pressure him are sitting right tion is heard. Georgia (Mr. ISAKSON). here. I would plead with my colleague The Democratic leader. Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the from Kentucky and with all of us be- Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I Senator from New Jersey (Mr. BOOKER), cause even if he objects, we could pass don’t want to prolong this. I will make the Senator from California (Ms. HAR- this joint resolution within a few days two quick points. No. 1, my friend from RIS), the Senator from Vermont (Mr. to do it. Our security, the security of Kentucky thinks he knows what is bet- SANDERS), the Senator from Massachu- this wonderful country and its beau- ter for the Kurds than the Kurds know. setts (Ms. WARREN), and the Senator tiful 320-some-odd million people de- The Kurds hate going into the arms of from Rhode Island (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) serve no less. Syria—hate it. are necessarily absent.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:31 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G22OC6.025 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5947 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there son is on his way home to be laid to Bohnet Jr, USMC; Sgt John J Bonk Jr, any other Senators in the Chamber de- rest with full honor due to a member of USMC. siring to vote? the U.S. Armed Forces. Cpl Jeffrey L Boulos, USMC; LCpl David R Bousum, USMC; 1stLt John N Boyett, USMC; The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 92, Corporal Garrison was one of ‘‘The Sgt Anthony Brown, USMC; Cpl David W nays 2, as follows: Chosin Few’’ who fought on that frozen Brown, USMC; Cpl Bobby S Buchanan Jr, [Rollcall Vote No. 330 Leg.] ground to protect his fellow soldiers USMC; Cpl John B Buckmaster, USMC; LCpl YEAS—92 and the independence of the Korean William F Burley, USMC; HN Jimmy R Cain, people against the Communist hordes. USN; Cpl Paul L Callahan, USMC; Sgt Mecot Alexander Gardner Peters E Camara, USMC; PFC Bradley J Campus, Baldwin Gillibrand Portman God, in His mysterious providence, Barrasso Graham Reed chose to call Corporal Garrison home USMC; Cpl Johnnie D Ceasar, USMC; PFC Bennet Grassley Risch during that epic battle, but only re- Marc L Cole, USMC; SP4 Marcus A Coleman, Blumenthal USA; PFC Juan M Comas, USMC; Sgt Robert Hassan Roberts cently were his remains discovered in Blunt Hawley Romney A Conley, USMC; Sgt Charles D Cook, Boozman Heinrich Rosen Vietnam. USMC; Cpl Curtis J Cooper, USMC. Braun Hirono Rounds Corporal Garrison’s funeral today is LCpl Johnny L Copeland, USMC; Cpl Bert Brown Hoeven Rubio a long-overdue moment of honor for a D Corcoran, USMC; Cpl David L Cosner, Burr Hyde-Smith Sasse Cantwell Inhofe brave soldier and a long-anticipated USMC; SSgt Kevin P Coulman, USMC; Cpl Schatz Capito Johnson Brett A Croft, USMC; Cpl Rick R Crudale, Schumer moment of mourning and remembrance Cardin Jones USMC; Cpl Kevin P Custard, USMC; Cpl Rus- Scott (FL) for his loved ones. Carper Kaine sell E Cyzick, USMC; Maj Andrew L Davis, Scott (SC) Casey Kennedy Let’s also remember in our prayers Shaheen USMC; PFC Sidney James Decker, USMC; Cassidy King the many families whose loved ones LCpl Michael J Devlin, USMC; Cpl Thomas A Collins Klobuchar Shelby haven’t yet come home. Corporal Gar- Sinema Dibenedetto, USMC; Pvt Nathaniel G Dor- Coons Lankford rison’s recovery is a moment of hope Cornyn Leahy Smith sey, USMC; Sgt Maj Frederick B Douglass, Cortez Masto Lee Stabenow for these families, a reminder that our USMC; LCpl Timothy J Dunnigan, USMC; Cotton Manchin Sullivan Nation will not rest until every one of HN Bryan L Earle, USN; MSgt Roy L Cramer Markey Tester our missing heroes is brought home, Edwards, USMC; HM3 William D Elliot Jr, Thune Crapo McConnell and it is a reminder to our troops who USN; LCpl Jesse Ellison, USMC; LCpl Danny Cruz McSally Tillis R Estes, USMC; LCpl Sean F Estler, USMC. Daines Menendez Toomey are in harm’s way today that we will HM3 James E Faulk, USN; LCpl Richard A Udall Duckworth Merkley always bring them home should they Fluegel, USMC; Cpl Steven M Forrester, Durbin Moran Van Hollen fall in the line of duty or go missing in Enzi Murkowski Warner USMC; HM3 William B Foster Jr, USN; Cpl Ernst Murphy Wicker action. We have now fulfilled that sol- Michael D Fulcher, USMC; LCpl Benjamin E Feinstein Murray Wyden emn pledge to Corporal Garrison. Near- Fuller, USMC; Cpl Michael S Fulton, USMC; Fischer Perdue Young ly 70 years after he went missing, we Cpl William Gaines Jr, USMC; Cpl Sean R Gallagher, USMC; Cpl David B Gander, NAYS—2 have once again affirmed that the United States leaves no man behind. USMC; Cpl George M Gangur, USMC; SSgt Blackburn Paul Leland E Gann, USMC; LCpl Randall J Gar- Rest in peace, Corporal Garrison. cia, USMC; SSgt Ronald J Garcia, USMC; NOT VOTING—6 ANNIVERSARY OF THE BEIRUT MARINE Cpl David D Gay, USMC; SSgt Harold D BARRACKS BOMBING Booker Isakson Warren Ghumm, USMC; Cpl Warner Gibbs Jr, USMC; Harris Sanders Whitehouse Madam President, 36 years ago this Sgt Timothy R Giblin, USMC; ETC Michael week, an Iranian suicide bomber deto- W Gorchinski, USN; Cpl Richard J Gordon, The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this nated thousands of pounds of explo- USMC. vote, the yeas are 92, the nays are 2. sives inside a Marine compound in Bei- LCpl Harold F Gratton, USMC; Sgt Robert Three-fifths of the Senators duly cho- B Greaser, USMC; Cpl Davin M Green, rut, Lebanon. So terrible was the blast sen and sworn having voted in the af- USMC; Cpl Thomas A Hairston, USMC; Sgt that 15 miles out at sea, the marines firmative, the motion is agreed to. Freddie Haltiwanger Jr, USMC; Cpl Virgil D aboard the USS Iwo Jima could see Hamilton, USMC; Sgt Gilbert Hanton, f black smoke building over Beirut like USMC; LCpl William Hart, USMC; Capt Mi- LEGISLATIVE SESSION an ominous storm cloud. The dev- chael S Haskell, USMC; LCpl Michael A Has- astating attack claimed the lives of 241 tings, USMC; Maj Paul A Hein, USMC; LCpl Americans who were bravely keeping Douglas E Held, USMC; Cpl Mark A Helms, the peace in a country that was USMC; Cpl Ferrandy D Henderson, USMC; COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE, MSgt Matilde Hernandez Jr, USMC; Sgt AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOP- wracked by violence. A separate blast Stanley G Hester, USMC; GySgt Donald W MENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMIN- claimed the lives of 58 of our French al- Hildreth, USMC; SSgt Richard H Holberton, ISTRATION, INTERIOR, ENVIRON- lies. USMC; HM3 Robert S Holland, USN; LCpl MENT, MILITARY CONSTRUC- This anniversary is a sobering re- Bruce A Hollingshead, USMC. LCpl Melvin D Holmes, USMC; Cpl Bruce L TION, VETERANS AFFAIRS, minder that freedom comes at a price— a price too often paid by brave Ameri- Howard, USMC; LT John R Hudson, USN; Cpl TRANSPORTATION, AND HOUSING Terry L Hudson, USMC; Cpl Lyndon J Hue, AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AP- cans in uniform. In Beirut, it was paid by 220 marines, 18 sailors, and 3 sol- USMC; 2ndLt Maurice E Hukill, USMC; Cpl PROPRIATIONS ACT, 2020—Motion Edward F Iacovino Jr, USMC; LCpl John J to Proceed diers. Ingalls, USMC; CWO2 Paul G Innocenzi III, As a memorial to their valor, I ask USMC; Cpl James J Jackowski, USMC; Cpl The PRESIDING OFFICER. Cloture unanimous consent to have their Jeffrey W James, USMC; LCpl Nathaniel W having been invoked, the Senate will names printed in the RECORD. Jenkins, USMC; HM2 Michael H Johnson, resume legislative session to consider There being no objection, the mate- USN; Cpl Edward A Johnston, USMC; Cpl the motion to proceed to H.R. 3055, rial was ordered to be printed in the Steven Jones, USMC; PFC Thomas A Julian, which the clerk will report. RECORD, as follows: USMC; HM2 Marion E Kees, USN; Sgt Thom- The legislative clerk read as follows: as C Keown, USMC; GySgt Edward E Kimm, NAMES OF THE FALLEN IN THE BEIRUT MARINE Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 141, USMC; PFC Walter V Kingsley, USMC. BARRACKS BOMBING SP5 Daniel S Kluck, USA; Cpl James C H.R. 3055, a bill making appropriations for Cpl Terry W Abbott, USMC; Cpl Clemon S Knipple, USMC; Cpl Freas H Kreischer III, the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Alexander, USMC; LCpl John R Allman, USMC; LCpl Keith J Laise, USMC; Cpl Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal USMC; Cpl Moses J Arnold Jr, USMC; LCpl Thomas G Lamb, USMC; Cpl James J year ending September 30, 2020, and for other Charles K Bailey, USMC; LCpl Nicholas Langon IV, USMC; Sgt Michael S Lariviere, purposes. Baker, USMC; LCpl Johansen Banks, USMC; USMC; Sgt Steven B Lariviere, USMC; MSgt The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Cpl Richard E Barrett, USMC; HM1 Ronny K Richard L Lemnah, USMC; Cpl David A ator from Arkansas. Bates, USN; 1stSgt David L Battle, USMC; Lewis, USMC; Sgt Val S Lewis, USMC; Cpl Cpl James R Baynard, USMC; HN Jesse W HONORING CORPORAL JERRY GARRISON Joseph R Livingston, USMC; Cpl Paul D Beamon, USN; GySgt Alvin Belmer, USMC; Mr. COTTON. Madam President, Lyon Jr, USMC; Maj John W Macroglou, LCpl Stephen Bland, USMC; Sgt Richard L USMC; Cpl Samuel Maitland, USMC. Army CPL Jerry Garrison was reported Blankenship, USMC; LCpl John W Blocker, SSgt Charlie R Martin, USMC; PFC Jack L missing in action on December 2, 1950. USMC; Capt Joseph J Boccia Jr, USMC; Sgt Martin, USMC; Cpl David S Massa, USMC; After all these years, Corporal Garri- Leon Bohannon Jr, USMC; SSgt John R Sgt Michael R Massman, USMC; Pvt Joseph

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:33 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.007 S22OCPT1 S5948 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 J Mattacchione, USMC; Cpl John Mccall, earned health insurance away from 180 question again and again. As the Post USMC; Sgt James E McDonough, USMC; million Americans. No. 2, the Demo- reports, the Senator writes she will re- LCpl Timothy R McMahon, USMC; LCpl crats want to raise taxes on the middle lease a plan to pay for her proposal in Timothy D McNeely, USMC; HM2 George N class and on all Americans to pay for the next few weeks, but at the same McVicker II, USN; LCpl Louis Melendez, USMC; Sgt Menkins, Richard H II, USMC; it. time, she continues to duck the tax Sgt Michael D Mercer, USMC; Cpl Ronald W Under the Democrats’ plan, people question. Last Tuesday, she repeatedly Meurer, USMC; HM3 Joseph P Milano, USN; will lose forever the health coverage tap-danced around the issue on the de- Sgt Joseph P Moore, USMC; LCpl Richard A they have earned at work. That means bate stage. In fact, Senator WARREN’s Morrow, USMC; Cpl John F Muffler, USMC. union workers’ hard-fought health ben- debate performance reminded me of the LCpl Alex Munoz, USMC; Sgt Harry D efits will disappear. It means that Ne- Artful Dodger in the Dickens novel Myers, USMC; 1stLt David J Nairn, USMC; vada’s food service workers and Michi- ‘‘Oliver Twist.’’ She said out-of-pocket LCpl Luis A Nava, USMC; Sgt John A Olson, gan’s autoworkers will all lose their USMC; LCpl Robert P Olson, USMC; CWO3 healthcare costs will go down, but she Richard C Ortiz, USMC; LCpl Jeffrey B earned healthcare. failed to mention that much, much Owen, USMC; Sgt Joseph A Owens, USMC; ELIZABETH WARREN and BERNIE SAND- more will be taken out of middle-class Cpl Connie Ray Page, USMC; LCpl Ulysses ERS want to replace work-based insur- pockets in huge tax hikes. Parker, USMC; LCpl Mark W Payne, USMC; ance with a one-size-fits-all, govern- It is interesting when you see how MSgt John L Pearson, USMC; LCpl Thomas ment-run scheme. At the same time, this is covered around the world. The S Perron, USMC; Sgt John A Phillips Jr, the 2020 Democrats want to give free, British publication The Economist USMC; HMC George W Piercy, USN; 1stLt taxpayer-funded health insurance to il- knows a lot about socialized medicine, Clyde W Plymel, USMC; Sgt William H Pol- legal immigrants. It is hard to believe, as they have been living with the Brit- lard, USMC; Sgt Rafael I Pomalestorres, USMC; Cpl Victor M Prevatt, USMC. but that is a matter of fact. That is the ish healthcare system for many, many PFC James C Price, USMC; SSgt Patrick K Democrats’ so-called Medicare for All years. It points out that ELIZABETH Prindeville, USMC; LCpl Eric A Pulliam, plan. Really, it is one-size-fits-all, gov- WARREN repeatedly refused to say how USMC; HM3 Diomedes J Quirante, USN; Cpl ernment-controlled healthcare, and it she would pay for the plan. They write David M Randolph, USMC; GySgt Charles R is extremely expensive, even more ex- that she ducked the question six times. Ray, USMC; Pvt Rui A Relvas, USMC; LCpl pensive than I mentioned before on the During the debate, it was Senator Terrence L Rich, USMC; Cpl Warren Rich- floor, which is according to a new SANDERS who jumped in to set the ardson, USMC; Sgt Juan C Rodriguez, USMC; study that has come out by something record straight. BERNIE SANDERS said: LCpl Louis J Rotondo, USMC; Cpl Guillermo Sanpedro Jr, USMC; Cpl Michael C Sauls, called the Urban Institute. This liberal ‘‘I do think it is appropriate to ac- USMC; 2ndLt Charles J Schnorf, USMC; LCpl group has just reported that the cost of knowledge that taxes will go up.’’ He Scott L Schultz, USMC; Capt Peter J Medicare for All would be $34 trillion— has even promised to raise taxes for Scialabba, USMC; Sgt Gary R Scott, USMC; that is 34 with a ‘‘t.’’ Let’s put that lower income Americans. He said: ‘‘If Sgt Ronald L Shallo, USMC; Cpl Thomas A into perspective. How much money is you’re making more than $29,000 a Shipp, USMC; LCpl Jerryl D Shropshire, that? Over the next 10 years, that will year’’—and he is not talking about an USMC; Cpl James F Silvia, USMC. be more money than we will spend on individual; he is talking about a family LCpl Stanley J Sliwinski, USMC; Cpl Kirk H Smith, USMC; SSgt Thomas G Smith, Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Secu- here—‘‘you will be paying more in USMC; Capt Vincent L Smith, USMC; Cpl rity combined. It will be an astronomi- taxes’’ under the plan that is promoted Edward Soares, USMC; 1stLt William S cally large number. by BERNIE SANDERS and ELIZABETH Sommerhof, USMC; Cpl Michael C The Washington Post recently pub- WARREN. Spaulding, USMC; LCpl John W Spearing, lished a story with the headline ‘‘Will Then there is this warning from Uni- USMC; Cpl Stephen E Spencer, USMC; LCpl Medicare for-all hurt the middle versity of Chicago’s economist Kath- Bill J Stelpflug, USMC; PFC Horace R Ste- class?’’ The subheadline reads ‘‘ELIZA- erine Baicker, who says: phens, USMC; LCpl Craig S Stockton, USMC; BETH WARREN and BERNIE SANDERS These are going to be big tax increases. Cpl Jeffrey G Stokes, USMC; Cpl Thomas D struggle with questions about its im- The tax brackets may have to shift. Stowe, USMC; Cpl Eric D Sturghill, USMC; Cpl Devon L Sundar, USMC; LT James F pact.’’ We have seen them struggle In last week’s Wall Street Journal Surch Jr, USN; LCpl Dennis A Thompson, with the impact of this very expensive, editorial, headlined ‘‘Warren’s Middle- USMC; SSgt Thomas P Thorstad, USMC. one-size-fits-all plan. The story notes Class Tax Dodge,’’ it explains: ‘‘The PFC Stephen D Tingley, USMC; LCpl John that Senators WARREN and SANDERS only way to pay for this [plan] is to J Tishmack, USMC; LCpl H. Townsend, are scrambling to ease concerns over raise taxes on the middle class, which USMC; PFC Lex D Trahan, USMC; LCpl Don- middle-class costs, because that is is where the real money is.’’ ald H Vallone Jr, USMC; LCpl Eric R Walk- what people are concerned about in To sum up, while Senator WARREN er, USMC; LCpl Leonard W Walker, USMC; continues to dodge the tax issue, Sen- Sgt Eric G Washington, USMC; Cpl Obrian this country—the cost of healthcare. Weekes, USMC; 1stSgt Tandy W Wells, Working families back home in Wyo- ator SANDERS admits that Medicare for USMC; LCpl Steven B Wentworth, USMC; ming—and I talked with many this All will raise taxes on just about every- Sgt Allen D Wesley, USMC; GySgt Lloyd D past weekend at our University of Wyo- one. West, USMC; SSgt John R Weyl, USMC; Sgt ming’s homecoming football game— Under the Warren-Sanders plan, mid- Burton D Wherland Jr, USMC. and people from all around the State dle-class taxes will rise. Taxes even LCpl Dwayne W Wigglesworth, USMC; Cpl are not fooled by what is being offered rise for lower income families. We are Rodney J Williams, USMC; MSgt Scipio Wil- by the Democrats in their debates. talking about those with a family in- liams Jr, USMC; Cpl Johnny A Williamson, come of $29,000. USMC; Capt Walter E Wint Jr, USMC; Maj They know they will have to pay dear- William E Winter, USMC; Cpl John E Wolfe, ly if the Democrats’ scheme is adopted Here is the bottom line. Americans USMC; 1stLt Donald E Woollett, USMC; HM3 and ever signed into law. will not tolerate having insurance go David E Worley, USN; LCpl Craig L Wyche, The Washington Post’s story quotes away and will not tolerate having USMC; SFC James G Yarber, USA; Sgt Jef- and cites Ken Thorpe, who is Emory taxes go up. They want to keep their frey D Young, USMC; 1stLt William A Zim- University’s health policy chair. He healthcare plans, and they want them merman, USMC. says: ‘‘The plan is, by design, incred- at lower costs. So we have a choice to Mr. COTTON. I yield the floor. ibly disruptive.’’ He goes on to say: make. We can work together to lower The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ‘‘You create enormous winners and los- costs without lowering standards, or ator from Wyoming. ers,’’ and he adds: ‘‘There is no ques- we can follow the 2020 Democrats who HEALTHCARE tion it hits the middle class.’’ are pushing for their $34 trillion, one- Mr. BARRASSO. Madam President, I For the middle class, it is a double size-fits-all plan. come to the floor to discuss last Tues- punch in the gut, and here is why. Not Don’t let this Artful Dodger act fool day’s 2020 Democratic Presidential de- only will those in the middle class lose you. Senator WARREN and Senator bate and specifically to discuss the their insurance, but their taxes will SANDERS support the same plan. They topic of healthcare. also go up. will not lower healthcare costs, but Despite all of the political posturing, Senator WARREN will not answer the they will raise everybody’s taxes. They here are the key takeaways: No. 1, the middle-class tax increase question. She will not improve care, but they will Democrats still want to take work- will not talk about it. She dodged the take coverage away from 180 million

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:16 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.010 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5949 Americans who now get it through the taxpayers’ expense. The bill would funded bailout of unfunded union pen- work. provide a combination of low-interest sion plans. This is because voters know As a doctor, I want to improve pa- loans and direct cash payments to the a bad deal when they see it. tient care. I want to make healthcare private sector’s multiemployer plans Before I close, I am going to remind more affordable. The Republicans are that are currently insolvent or are des- my colleagues that the Federal Gov- 100 percent committed to protecting ignated as ‘‘critical and declining.’’ ernment already has its own unfunded patients who have preexisting condi- The official Congressional Budget Of- promises that need addressing, and tions. We continue to work on bipar- fice’s cost estimate of the bill states it these are programs that will affect the tisan solutions and real reforms to would increase deficits by $49 billion vast majority of Americans. Trustees lower the costs of everyone’s care. over the next 10 years, but, as a sepa- for Social Security estimate that So- Meanwhile, the solution we heard rate analysis points out, which I re- cial Security’s long-term benefit prom- last week on the debate stage, the 2020 quested from the budget office, the ises exceed its dedicated tax revenues Democrats’ solution, will force all of us true cost and risk to taxpayers is actu- by almost $17 trillion, and Medicare’s to pay more and wait longer for worse ally much higher. long-term spending is projected to ex- care. That is what they have seen in First, the bill includes a handful of ceed its dedicated taxes and premiums Canada, what they have seen in Eng- revenue provisions to help offset its by more than $40 trillion. land, and what we will see in the cost, but the House included these We need to work to find solutions to United States if this one-size-fits-all same provisions in a separate bill it address the Federal Government’s own plan ever goes into effect. passed earlier this year. Without this funding shortfalls for the vast majority Let’s give patients what they want, $16 billion in double-counted revenues, of Americans and not bail out under- which is the care they need from the the bailout bill’s price tag jumps to $65 funded private sector pension plans for doctors they choose and at lower costs. billion over the next decade. the few. I yield the floor. Second, the analysis projects that I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- most pension plans would not fully I suggest the absence of a quorum. ator from Wyoming. repay their loans without the grant as- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The MULTIEMPLOYER PENSION PLANS sistance provided in this bill. What clerk will call the roll. Mr. ENZI. Madam President, I come that means is that these plan providers The senior assistant legislative clerk to the floor to discuss legislation ap- are going to use taxpayer dollars to proceeded to call the roll. proved by the House of Representatives help repay loans made to them by tax- Ms. COLLINS. Madam President, I that would leave taxpayers holding the payers. That is quite a deal. ask unanimous consent that the order fiscal bag for a specific category of un- Further, the budget office’s analysis for the quorum call be rescinded. derfunded private pension plans. shows that even with these taxpayer- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Throughout most of my professional provided grants, one-quarter of the objection, it is so ordered. life, from my days as an accountant, to plans receiving loans under the House APPROPRIATIONS my service as the mayor of Gillette, bill would become insolvent within the Ms. COLLINS. Madam President, I WY, and in the Wyoming Legislature, 30-year loan period. CBO projects that am pleased that the Senate is begin- to my membership on the Senate’s most of the other plans would become ning debate on the fiscal year 2020 ap- Committee on Health, Education, insolvent in the decade after they propriations bill for the Departments Labor, and Pensions and then on the repay their loans. All of this begs the of Transportation, Housing and Urban Committee on Finance, I have worked question, then what? Development, and related agencies. on pension policy. This experience has Now, third, as I alluded to a moment This bill has been included in the ap- taught me many things about retire- ago, much of the bill’s cost doesn’t propriations package that has just now ment security and the need for sound show up in the first 10 years. When you been brought before this Chamber. planning. consider the total amount of new Let me begin my remarks by thank- My concern with the House-passed spending the bill authorizes over the ing Chairman SHELBY and Vice Chair- bill is not just with its immediate cost next several decades, along with the man LEAHY for their bipartisan leader- to the taxpayers but also with what it added interest costs we will have to ship in advancing these appropriations would mean down the road. The bill pay, the total cost would be more than bills to the Senate floor. Given that we would send the signal to private pen- $100 billion. have reached a 2-year, bicameral, bi- sion plans that regardless of how un- To add insult to injury, the House partisan budget agreement in August derfunded they are or how risky their bill would not resolve the larger multi- and the new fiscal year began on Octo- investments, the taxpayers will be employer pension crisis. The bill would ber 1, it is imperative for the Senate to there to bail them out. apply only to those that are currently move these bills quickly and to go to Pensions are an important source of insolvent or critical and declining. It conference with the House in order to retirement income for millions of would not address the many other avoid further continuing resolutions Americans, but many of the private plans that are treading water now but or, even worse, a government shut- sector’s multiemployer pension plans will face insolvency in the future. You down. are seriously underfunded. These are can bet that if this bill goes through, I also want to acknowledge the hard plans that are sponsored by a group of those plans would be expecting their work and strong commitment of my private employers as part of collective bailout when the time comes. What a friend and colleague, Senator JACK bargaining agreements with their em- precedent. REED of Rhode Island, the ranking ployees and are separate from the sin- All of this is setting up for additional member of the T-HUD Subcommittee. gle employers’ plans, which are gen- bailouts in the future, potentially put- We have worked so closely together in erally better funded. ting taxpayers on the hook for hun- drafting this bill, which includes more According to the Pension Benefit dreds of billions of dollars. than 950 requests from 75 Senators. Guaranty Corporation, multi- Now, only about 12 percent of private Let me repeat that. We received 950 employers’ pension plans are under- sector workers participate in a pension requests from three-quarters of our col- funded by more than $637 billion. That plan, and an even smaller number par- leagues for ideas for this bill, for fund- is $637 billion that is underfunded. Out ticipate in these multiemployer plans. ing levels, and in support of certain of the 1,247 multiemployer pension This bill would put the vast majority programs. We evaluated all of them plans that we have information on, of workers who don’t have their own very carefully and accommodated as 1,235 are underfunded. That would pension plans on the hook for bailing many as we could. mean that 12 are not underfunded. out the small percentage who do. That The T-HUD bill passed the full Ap- In July of this year, the House of hardly seems fair. propriations Committee by a unani- Representatives passed the Rehabilita- Hard-working Americans overwhelm- mous vote of 31 to 0. It reflects a truly tion for Multiemployer Pensions Act of ingly agree that we can’t afford a pen- bipartisan product. 2019, which would bail out some of the sion bailout. A recent poll shows that a The allocation for the fiscal year 2020 worst-funded multiemployer plans at majority of voters oppose a taxpayer- transportation-housing appropriations

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:31 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G22OC6.034 S22OCPT1 S5950 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 bill is $74.3 billion. That is $3.2 billion unacceptable. It not only creates safe- the order in which those ships are ex- above the current funding levels. This ty problems, it also impedes economic pected to reach the end of their useful additional funding is necessary because development. lives. Over the past 2 years, we have of rising rental costs across the coun- One in eleven of our Nation’s bridges funded replacement ships for the New try and a reduction in the receipts is rated as structurally deficient, and York State Maritime Academy and the from the Federal Housing Administra- the average age of our country’s more Massachusetts Maritime Academy. tion that are used to offset some of the than 600,000 bridges is 43 years old. Our Funding in this bill will replace the spending in this bill. National Highway System contains in- aging vessel at the Maine Maritime In spite of these considerable funding frastructure that is now well past its Academy, which was next on the list. challenges, our bill not only fully funds useful life. Some bridges are more than These new ships provide training ca- the renewal of housing assistance for 100 years old, and many have had to be pacity for all six State maritime acad- low-income seniors and other vulner- posted and are unable to accommodate emies and ensure that cadets receive able populations, but it also continues today’s traffic volumes. Without the the training hours they need to grad- to provide robust investments in our critical funding in the T-HUD bill dedi- uate and join the workforce in the Mer- infrastructure. For example, the bill cated to bridges, as well as the BUILD chant Marine, the Navy, and the Coast provides $1 billion for the highly effec- grant program, we simply will not be Guard. tive and popular BUILD grant pro- able to make progress to improve our In the area of housing, our priority is gram. The BUILD program helps fund Nation’s infrastructure. to ensure that our Nation’s most vul- critical infrastructure projects that Let me now turn to aviation. The bill nerable do not lose their housing as- promote economic development and provides $17.7 billion in resources for sistance and become homeless; there- the creation of jobs. the Federal Aviation Administration— fore, the bill provides necessary fund- I am proud to say that Maine has the FAA—which allows us to fully fund ing increases to cover the higher costs won a BUILD grant every year of this air traffic control personnel, including of rental assistance for the most vul- program, including a critical $25 mil- more than 14,000 air traffic controllers, nerable among us, including disabled lion grant to replace the Sarah Mildred and more than 25,000 engineers, main- citizens and our low-income seniors. Long Bridge that is critical to the op- tenance technicians, safety inspectors, Senator REED and I share a strong erations of the Portsmouth Naval Ship- and operational support staff. Given commitment to reducing and ending yard in Kittery, ME. the significant challenges the FAA homelessness and have included $2.8 Particularly important to States like faces in aviation safety, particularly as billion for homeless assistance grants. Maine, the bill also provides much has become evident with the certifi- To help our homeless youth and under- needed highway resources. While only cation of the Boeing 737–MAX aircraft, served population, we provide $80 mil- 19 percent of the U.S. population lives the bill increases funding for aviation lion for grants. in rural areas, 46 percent of traffic fa- safety and aircraft certification activi- Many Members share my concern talities occur in rural America. That is ties and requires the FAA to respond to that young people are aging out of the because the roads and the bridges in each and every one of the recommenda- foster care system and have nowhere the rural parts of our country are fre- tions made by the inspector general safe to go. Far too frequently, they end quently in much poorer condition than and the National Transportation Safe- up couch-surfing or living on the those in urban areas. Building on the ty Board once their audits and reviews streets, vulnerable to those who would success of the rural bridge rehabilita- are completed. In addition, it requires abuse them. To better support our tion program over the last 2 years, our the FAA to move forward with a rule- youth who are exiting the foster care bill provides $1.25 billion in dedicated making on safety management systems system who are at risk of becoming ex- funding for bridges that are deterio- for aircraft manufacturers and to as- ploited or homeless, the bill also in- rating and nearing the end or have sess its own internal workforce. cludes $20 million for family unifica- reached the end of their useful life. The bill also provides $1.2 billion for tion vouchers. The bill fully funds the INFRA grant FAA’s Next Generation Air Transpor- For our Nation’s homeless veterans, program, which provides resources for tation System’s programs—also known the bill provides $40 million for the suc- large-scale freight projects through a as NextGen—to improve the efficiency cessful HUD-VASH Program. In the competitive grant process. and safety of the national airspace. land of the brave, there should always In fiscal year 2019, I was pleased to This funding is critical for reducing be a home for our veterans. Despite the advocate for the Maine Department of delays and addressing congestion at administration once again proposing to Transportation’s successful application some of our Nation’s busiest airports. eliminate this highly successful pro- to replace the Madawaska inter- Of particular importance to rural gram, the committee continues to pro- national bridge in Northern Maine. communities, the bill fully funds the vide funding. This program has been so This project will help to replace a crit- Contract Tower Program and the Es- successful that it has helped to reduce ical corridor and connector between sential Air Service Program. veteran homelessness by nearly 50 per- Madawaska and New Brunswick on the In addition, the bill provides $450 mil- cent since it was first started in 2010. Canadian side of the border. This is so lion for the Airport Improvement Pro- Another important issue, particu- important to the economy of Northern gram in keeping with the authorized larly to Senator REED and to me, is Maine and supports more than 5,800 di- level. This supplemental AIP funding lead paint in homes. That is a par- rect and indirect jobs. Right now, that has been extremely helpful for small ticular concern to families with chil- bridge has been posted. That means airports in Maine that otherwise would dren under age 6. The bill provides $290 that heavy trucks are unable to cross not be able to complete runway exten- million to combat lead hazards—a his- in the most effective and shortest sion projects that are vital for air am- toric level of funding. Lead paint haz- route between Edmonton, New Bruns- bulances. ards are a significant concern for wick, and Madawaska, ME. Turning to maritime programs, our Maine families, as 57 percent of our These critical programs support not legislation provides full funding for our housing stock was constructed prior to only much needed infrastructure Nation’s State maritime academies, as 1978, the year lead-based paint was projects but also jobs and economic well as the U.S. Merchant Marine banned. These grants will help commu- growth in each and every one of our Academy, all of which play critical nities protect children from the harm- home States. roles in training the next generation of ful effects—what can be lifelong ef- The American Society of Civil Engi- U.S. mariners. fects—of lead poisoning. neers conducts a comprehensive assess- The bill provides $300 million for the The bill also supports local develop- ment of our Nation’s infrastructure third special purpose vessel to be used ment efforts by providing $3.3 billion every 4 years. Its most recent report as a training school ship for the State for the Community Development Block card from 2017 shows that America’s in- maritime academies. In accordance Grant Program—another program that frastructure remains in poor condition, with the guidance provided 3 years ago the administration proposed to elimi- with a grade of D-plus. That should be by MARAD, new training ships will re- nate but for which we had over- a call to action to all of us. It is simply place existing aging training ships in whelming support expressed in letters

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:21 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G22OC6.037 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5951 from our colleagues. The reason the Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I call up LEGISLATIVE SESSION Community Development Block Grant the substitute amendment No. 948. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Program is so popular is its flexibility. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The move to proceed to legislative session. It can be tailored to meet local needs. clerk will report. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The We have also included $1.4 billion for The senior assistant legislative clerk question is on agreeing to the motion. the HOME Program. These two pro- read as follows: The motion was agreed to. grams support the development of af- The Senator from Alabama [Mr. SHELBY] Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I under- fordable housing and other infrastruc- proposes an amendment numbered 948. stand we are waiting for another Sen- ture projects and revitalize downtowns, Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I ask ator, and when he arrives, of course, I which in turn promote economic devel- unanimous consent that the reading of will yield. opment and lead to the creation of the amendment be dispensed with. H.R. 3055 more jobs. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. President, I was just talking I appreciate the opportunity to objection, it is so ordered. with the distinguished senior Senator present this important legislation to (The amendment is printed in today’s from Alabama a couple of minutes ago. the Chamber as we begin debate on the record under ‘‘Text of Amendments.’’) I know he has spoken, and we have Transportation-HUD funding bill. I AMENDMENT NO. 950 TO AMENDMENT NO. 948 begun consideration of a bill con- urge my colleagues to support the in- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I taining the fiscal year 2020 Commerce, vestments in this bill that benefit our call up amendment No. 950. Justice, Science, Agriculture, Interior, communities all across this Nation and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Transportation, Housing and Urban De- the families, veterans, children, and clerk will report. velopment. our seniors who rely on these vital pro- The senior assistant legislative clerk I mention this because all four of grams. read as follows: these bills are the product of hard work Let me end my remarks by again The Senator from Kentucky [Mr. MCCON- and bipartisan cooperation by each of thanking my colleague, friend, and NELL], for Mr. SHELBY, proposes an amend- the subcommittees. They were reported ranking member, Senator REED, for his ment numbered 950 to amendment No. 948. from the Appropriations Committee close collaboration and hard work. I Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I unanimously. Every single Republican, am very proud of the fact that once ask unanimous consent that the read- every single Democrat voted for it. It again this year we have produced a bi- ing of the amendment be dispensed makes critical investments in afford- partisan bill that was unanimously ap- with. able housing and infrastructure, rural proved by our committee. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without development, our farming commu- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. CAS- objection, it is so ordered. nities, small businesses, science, and SIDY). The Senator majority leader is The amendment is as follows: our environment. They are good bills, recognized. (Purpose: To make a technical correction) and I am glad to have them before the UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT—H.R. 2740 On page 321, line 14, strike ‘‘$5,000,000’’ and Senate. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I insert ‘‘$5,250,000’’. I want to thank the chairs and rank- ask unanimous consent that the clo- f ing members of the subcommittees and ture motion with respect to the motion EXECUTIVE SESSION their staff for the good work: Senators to proceed to H.R. 2740 ripen at a time HOEVEN and MERKLEY, Senators MUR- to be determined by the majority lead- KOWSKI and UDALL, Senators COLLINS er, in concurrence with the Democratic EXECUTIVE CALENDAR and REED, and Senators MORAN and leader. SHAHEEN. They all worked so closely The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I move to proceed to executive session to together. They show, despite the dif- objection? ficult atmosphere we often operate in, Without objection, it is so ordered. consider Calendar No. 457. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the Appropriations Committee can still VOTE ON MOTION TO PROCEED question is on agreeing to the motion. put partisan disputes aside and make Mr. MCCONNELL. I know of no fur- The motion was agreed to. strong investments in the priorities of ther debate on the motion to proceed. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The our American people. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The Agriculture bill continues the question is on agreeing to the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk significant progress made by this com- The motion was agreed to. read the nomination of Justin Reed mittee and in the 2018 farm bill to de- f Walker, of Kentucky, to be United liver real wins for farmers, families, States District Judge for the Western and rural communities throughout COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE, Vermont and across the country. The AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOP- District of Kentucky. CLOTURE MOTION bill rejects the disastrous cuts the MENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMIN- Trump administration proposed for on- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ISTRATION, INTERIOR, ENVIRON- farm conservation, rural development, MENT, MILITARY CONSTRUC- send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- and rural energy programs and, in- TION, VETERANS AFFAIRS, stead, makes important investments in TRANSPORTATION, AND HOUSING ture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the farming communities. AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AP- It is disappointing that this bill sup- PROPRIATIONS ACT, 2020 clerk to read the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk ports the administration’s ill-advised The PRESIDING OFFICER. The read as follows: relocation of USDA research agencies. clerk will report the bill. I have spoken out about this relocation CLOTURE MOTION The senior assistant legislative clerk effort and remain concerned about the read as follows: We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- loss of expertise and focus such a move ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the A bill (H.R. 3055) making appropriations Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby precipitates at USDA. for the Departments of Commerce and Jus- move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- I am pleased this bill further invests tice, Science, and Related Agencies for the nation of Justin Reed Walker, of Kentucky, in the viability of our cornerstone fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for to be United States District Judge for the Vermont industries, including dairy, other purposes. Western District of Kentucky. maple, and organics. Thereupon, the Senate proceeded to Mitch McConnell, Martha McSally, Rick It significantly increases funding for consider the bill. Scott, John Thune, Lindsey Graham, innovation in the dairy sector, funding The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Rand Paul, John Kennedy, John Cor- that will directly benefit dairy pro- ator from Alabama. nyn, Kevin Cramer, Pat Roberts, Mike Rounds, Thom Tillis, Patrick J. ducers in Vermont and across the coun- AMENDMENT NO. 948 Toomey, Roger F. Wicker, John try as they meet the challenges of a (Purpose: In the nature of a sub- Hoeven, John Boozman, Richard C. changing marketplace. The bill also stitute.) Shelby. takes important steps to preserve the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:21 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G22OC6.050 S22OCPT1 S5952 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 integrity of the organic dairy market, fore the continuing resolution we are While the budget agreement provided increasing funding for key organic pro- operating under expires. We need to do a 4 percent increase to our allocation, grams and directing USDA to finally our work, and we need to do it quickly, we actually have $1 billion less in implement rules that will level the so we can enact all 12 appropriations spending power compared to 2019 due to playing field for small-scale producers. bills into law. These four bills are a declines in offsetting collections and The Agriculture bill also once again good start. increased costs for renewals in HUD’s includes funding to support the farm to Mr. President, I see our distinguished rental assistance program. school program. This nationwide pro- leader, a man we always rely on, on the Working together and with the input gram has given children and schools floor, so I yield to Senator DURBIN. of most Senators, we were able to put across the country the tools to craft The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- together a solid bill that earned unani- farm-fresh, healthy, and delicious ator from Illinois. mous support in the committee. While meals that students enjoy, while teach- f we were challenged in developing this ing children about healthy eating hab- bipartisan bill, other subcommittees PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL its. have faced an impossible task as the DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER The Interior bill makes significant majority caters to the President’s de- 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES necessary investments in clean water, mands for a border wall and places no CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED clean air, stewardship of our public guardrails to prevent the diversion of BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE lands. I am particularly pleased it has defense funds to pay for it. SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE critical funding through the Environ- This is the same issue that resulted TREASURY, RELATING TO ‘‘CON- mental Protection Agency that will in the President’s 35-day shutdown of TRIBUTIONS IN EXCHANGE FOR support work on water quality, habitat the Federal Government between De- STATE OR LOCAL TAX CREDITS’’ and fishery restoration, and invasive cember and January. I hope the Presi- species in Lake Champlain. The bill Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I move dent will heed the majority leader’s also increases funding for the Land and to proceed to Calendar No. 258, S.J. axiom that ‘‘there is no education in Water Conservation Fund that will Res. 50. the second kick of a mule’’ and avoid a support efforts in Vermont and across The PRESIDING OFFICER. The rerun of this brinkmanship. the country. clerk will report the motion. The minibus package before us is a For States like mine that have seen The senior assistant legislative clerk good start to a process that will hope- communities impacted by PFAS con- read as follows: fully deliver final bills to the Presi- tamination, the bill includes additional Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 258, S.J. dent’s desk before Thanksgiving. The funding for remediation. Res. 50, providing for Congressional Dis- T-HUD bill included in this package The Transportation, Housing and approval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United provides critical funding to repair our Urban Development bill continues crit- States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the bridges, roads, and transit systems in Internal Revenue Service, Department of the ical support for infrastructure pro- Treasury, Relating to ‘‘Contributions in Ex- order to improve the safety, reliability, grams like BUILD. Vermont and States change for State Or Local Tax Credits’’. and efficiency of our transportation across the country rely heavily on The PRESIDING OFFICER. The networks. These investments will sup- these Federal programs. question is on agreeing to the motion. port economic growth, create jobs, and It also invests in our Nation’s rail The motion was agreed to. help to address our deferred mainte- systems that I hope will help extend Mr. DURBIN. Thank you, Mr. Presi- nance backlog across all transpor- and maintain rail service within my dent. tation sectors. State of Vermont. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The It rejects the President’s proposal to I am also pleased that this bill con- clerk will report the joint resolution. cut Amtrak funding in half and phase tinues support for a development part- The senior assistant legislative clerk out long-distance passenger service. In- nership between the University of read as follows: stead, we provide $2 billion for Amtrak, Vermont and the University of Mis- which will allow it to initiate the A joint resolution (S.J. Res. 50) providing sissippi to research unmanned aircraft for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter Northeast corridor fleet replacement, systems. The bill also protects impor- 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule deploy additional safety technology, tant investments in affordable housing Submitted by the Internal Revenue Service, and invest in bridge and tunnel re- and community development. Department of the Treasury, Relating to placement projects. The bill again rejects the administra- ‘‘Contributions in Exchange for State Or The T-HUD bill also prioritizes fund- tion’s request to eliminate programs Local Tax Credits’’. ing for aviation safety in order to that support our communities, includ- Thereupon, the Senate proceeded to strengthen the safety inspector work- ing HOME, Community Development consider the joint resolution. force and enable the Department of Block Grant Program, NeighborWorks, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant Transportation and the FAA to address and the Rural Capacity Building Pro- to the provisions of the Congressional identified weaknesses in aircraft cer- gram. Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 802, there will now tification process. Chairman COLLINS The Commerce, Justice, Science bill be up to 10 hours of debate, equally di- and I have consistently worked to sup- makes critical investments in eco- vided between those favoring and those port FAA’s safety mission, often ex- nomic development programs. It also opposing the joint resolution. ceeding the budget request each year invests $7.6 billion for the 2020 census, The Senator from Rhode Island. to accomplish that. the results of which determine how we Mr. REED. Mr. President, I rise We have been disturbed by many of distribute $900 billion in Federal spend- today in support of H.R. 3055, which in- the official findings and unofficial re- ing every year. It also ensures appro- cludes the fiscal year 2020 Transpor- ports concerning the 737 MAX certifi- priate representation in Congress. This tation, Housing and Urban Develop- cation and the culture at the FAA. As once-a-decade investment is critical. ment, and Related Agencies, or the T- the FAA reassesses its aviation safety I am grateful that this bill has in- HUD, Appropriations bill. I have performance and priorities in response creased support for the lifesaving Bul- worked closely with Chairman COL- to the findings of the inspector general, letproof Vest Partnership Grant Pro- LINS, and I want to salute her for her the National Transportation Safety gram, which earlier this year was given excellent work and her leadership. This Board, and other inquiries, we will a permanent authorization by a unani- is a bipartisan bill, which includes key work to adjust funding to assist the mous vote in the Senate. It also sup- investments in transportation and agency in fully executing all official ports important programs to provide housing infrastructure. recommendations in a timely manner. support to crime victims, help to exon- It has not been an easy job, but Sen- I cannot emphasize enough the im- erate the wrongfully convicted, and to ator COLLINS’ leadership and her portance of enacting a full-year T-HUD reduce recidivism. thoughtful approach and our collabora- bill to help address the FAA’s safety So there are four good, bipartisan tion, I think, have helped us present a and operational demands. If we end up measures. I urge all Senators to sup- bill to the U.S. Senate which is more with a yearlong continuing resolution, port it. We have only 4 short weeks be- than worthy of support. we will have missed the opportunity to

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:21 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G22OC6.055 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5953 respond based on what we have learned from the administration to counter and the Kremlin’s playbook. In the 2018 in the aftermath of the devastating 737 deter these attacks, and steps that midterm elections, the government MAX crashes. must be taken in the near term to be took steps, in coordination with the so- It is also important to pass this bill better prepared in the future. cial media companies, to disrupt Krem- because it upholds our longstanding I will explain how statements by the lin and Kremlin-linked information commitment to make housing afford- President soliciting foreign govern- warfare operations. As a nation, we able for 5 million low-income families ments to investigate political rivals for have never undertaken a collective ex- and provides funding for innovative so- his personal benefit are part of a dis- amination, as we did after the terrorist lutions to address homelessness among turbing pattern of behavior that rein- attacks on September 11, 2001, to un- the more than half a million Ameri- forces Russian disinformation nar- derstand what happened and how we cans who are without stable housing. ratives and has implications for our na- should reorganize ourselves, our gov- We rejected the President’s ill-ad- tional security and the integrity of our ernment, and our society to prevent it vised proposals to cut $12 billion in af- democracy. from ever happening again. fordable housing and community and It has been almost 3 years since Rus- To make matters worse, the findings economic development programs like sia interfered in our democracy during of the special counsel’s report, a de- HOME, CDBG, and Public Housing. the 2016 Presidential election with hy- tailed accounting of how Kremlin and These bipartisan programs are critical brid warfare and malign influence oper- Kremlin-linked actors attacked our de- components to bridging the gap be- ations. These hybrid warfare tactics, mocracy, have been obfuscated with a tween stable housing and homelessness including information warfare, which I partisan spin by President Trump and for so many working families. will focus on today, are not simply op- his allies. This absence of a comprehen- The bill also continues to invest in portunistic meddling by Russia. Rus- sive nonpartisan assessment and the programs that prevent veterans’ home- sia’s purpose is to further its strategic President’s lack of seriousness has im- lessness by rejecting the administra- interests. Russian President Vladimir plications for our national security as tion’s proposal to eliminate the HUD- Putin knows that, for now, Russia can- we prepare for the 2020 elections. VASH Program. Instead, we provide $40 not effectively compete with the Equally troubling, the President has million for 1,500 new housing vouchers United States through conventional consciously or unconsciously embraced to help veterans gain access to safe and military means and win. themes peddled as part of Russia’s in- stable housing. Instead, Putin seeks to use tools formation warfare operations on the This year, we were able to continue from his hybrid warfare arsenal to di- campaign trail, while serving as Presi- providing record funding to remediate vide the United States from our allies dent, including comments over the lead-based paint and other environ- and partners in the West and weaken summer that our elections are rigged mental hazards in low-income housing our institutions and open societies and that there were illegal votes cast and expand these initiatives to our Na- from within. By weakening our democ- in so-called ‘‘blue’’ States. tion’s public housing. racy, Putin can strengthen Russia’s Not only does the President give the I am proud of the bill before us, and perceived standing globally and bolster impression that he is unbothered by I want to work with my colleagues to his autocratic grip on power at home. this interference of 2016, he appears to Similar to the other tools in its hy- consider amendments to make it even be openly asking for help in 2020 and brid arsenal, Russia has been devel- better. I encourage Senators to file willing to leverage the power of his of- oping its information warfare playbook amendments as soon as possible so we fice to get that assistance. You only over time, enhancing both the tech- can continue to move this process for- have to look as far as his phone con- nical and psychological aspects of ward. versation with the Ukrainian President these information operations in capa- Before I conclude, let me compliment where he asked for a favor in return for my colleagues who are managing the bility, sophistication, and boldness. Lessons learned from previous informa- the delivery of defensive weapons to other bills that are included in this counter Russian aggression or the minibus package—Commerce, Justice, tion warfare campaigns culminated in the attacks the Kremlin unleashed President publicly inviting China to Science, Agriculture, and Interior. start an investigation into the Biden They have done excellent work in against the United States during the 2016 Presidential election. family moments after he discussed crafting their bills, supported, as al- The 2016 information warfare cam- trade talks with Beijing and threat- ways, by Chairman SHELBY and Vice paign, according to our intelligence ened that ‘‘if they don’t do what we Chairman LEAHY. I hope we can follow community—in their words—‘‘dem- want, we have tremendous power.’’ He their example and move quickly to onstrated a significant escalation in di- told the world as much in a June inter- complete our work on all 12 appropria- rectness, level of activity, and scope of view with ABC News when he said that tions bills before November 21. effort compared to previous oper- he doesn’t see anything wrong with Finally, our efforts were immensely ations.’’ Special Counsel Mueller’s re- taking help for his political campaign, aided and assisted by a strong and dedi- port on Russian interference in the 2016 including from a foreign adversary. He cated staff at the T-HUD Committee. I Presidential election confirmed these is broadcasting to the world that he is recognize Clare Doherty for the major- assessments and detailed how the willing to throw the interests of the ity counsel and Dabney Hegg for the Kremlin used information warfare op- United States overboard if it means minority counsel for their extraor- erations, among other hybrid warfare helping with his reelection prospects. dinary work, which motivated their en- tactics in—in the words of the Mueller These statements also have the in- tire staff to go above and beyond. That report—‘‘sweeping and systematic fash- tended or unintended effect of fur- is one of the major reasons today Sen- ion.’’ thering Russian disinformation cam- ator COLLINS and I can stand with a The recently released Volume 2 of paigns, including that our democracy very good bill to present to the U.S. the bipartisan investigation by the is corrupt or fraudulent. These inci- Senate. Senate Intelligence Committee on Rus- dents and others I will discuss today With that, Mr. President, I would ask sian active measures campaigns and in- are part of a troubling pattern of be- unanimous consent to make a presen- terference in the 2016 U.S. election af- havior and must be called out for what tation that was previously scheduled firms both the intelligence commu- they are. They are wrong. on another topic. nity’s assessment from January 2017 The President’s troubling behavior, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and the special counsel’s investigation. coupled with his inability or unwilling- objection, it is so ordered. The committee—again, on a bipar- ness to lead an effective policy to RUSSIA tisan basis—concluded that, in their counter and deter this type of malign Mr. REED. Mr. President, I rise to words, ‘‘Russia’s targeting of the 2016 foreign influence, is to the peril of our highlight my concerns about ongoing U.S. presidential election was part of a national security and the integrity of Russian information warfare oper- broader, sophisticated, and ongoing in- our democracy. We cannot allow this ations against the American people, in- formation warfare campaign. . . .’’ course to continue uncorrected. cluding the upcoming 2020 Presidential From these assessments and reports, In order to further understand these elections, the lack of a unified strategy we have been able to reveal aspects of dynamics and what to do to counter

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:21 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G22OC6.038 S22OCPT1 S5954 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 them, I will highlight three aspects of GRU, which stole private information the Trump Campaign and opposition to the Russian information warfare play- and disseminated it, including on so- candidate Clinton,’’ and further states book that we can anticipate will be de- cial media, to damage Secretary Clin- that ‘‘throughout 2016 the [Internet Re- ployed in 2020. The first aspect is sup- ton. search Agency] accounts published an porting candidates likely to advance The Senate Intelligence Committee’s increasing number of materials sup- Kremlin strategic interests; the second recent report confirmed this tactic, as- porting the Trump Campaign and op- aspect is undermining the credibility sessing that ‘‘information acquired by posing the Clinton Campaign.’’ The of the elections; and the third aspect is the committee from intelligence over- special counsel’s February 2018 indict- the recruiting of local surrogates to sight, social media companies, the spe- ment of the Internet Research Agency wittingly or unwittingly advance the cial counsel’s investigative findings, described additional efforts to oppose Kremlin’s agenda. and research by the commercial cyber the Clinton campaign, including infor- For each aspect, I will also explain security companies all reflect the Rus- mation warfare campaigns across so- how the Trump campaign, wittingly or sian government’s use of GRU to carry cial media platforms designed to peel not, embraced that tactic. I will then out another vector of attack on the off certain groups that are tradition- offer four recommendations for near- 2016 election: the dissemination of ally identified as reliable Democratic term steps to defend ourselves from hacked materials.’’ Party voters. The indictment stated: foreign adversaries who seek to inter- One of the ways that the GRU was ‘‘In or around the latter half of 2016, fere with our fundamental institutions. able to amplify its ability to dissemi- the [Internet Research Agency] began A central objective of Russian elec- nate the hacked material was by col- to encourage U.S. minority groups not tion interference efforts is supporting laborating with WikiLeaks. The special to vote in the 2016 U.S. presidential candidates that advance Kremlin stra- counsel’s report found that ‘‘in order to election or to vote for a third party tegic interests. For the 2016 Presi- expand its interference in the 2016 pres- presidential candidate.’’ The recent dential election, Russia assessed that a idential election, the GRU units trans- Senate Intelligence Committee report Trump Presidency would advance their ferred many of the documents they also affirmed this finding, concluding interests, and Kremlin and Kremlin- stole from the [Democratic National that no single group was targeted more linked actors deployed information Committee, or the] DNC, and the chair- than African Americans. warfare and malign influence cam- man of the Clinton campaign to Let me emphasize again that this paigns to aid then-Candidate Trump. WikiLeaks.’’ Senate report was a bipartisan effort. The intelligence community unani- It must be noted that the special President Putin all but confirmed mously assessed in January 2017—again counsel, as well as our intelligence support for the Trump campaign while in their words—‘‘Putin ordered an in- community, have established that the standing next to the President in July fluence campaign in 2016 aimed at the organization WikiLeaks was not just of 2018 at the Helsinki Summit. When U.S. Presidential election to denigrate acting as an unwitting stooge for the asked by the press if he wanted Trump Secretary Clinton and harm her Russians. WikiLeaks had a role in the to win the election and whether he di- electability and potential Presidency. amplification of these information rected any Kremlin officials to help Putin and the Russian government de- warfare operations. The special coun- with these efforts, Putin replied: ‘‘Yes, veloped a clear preference for Presi- sel’s indictment from July of 2018 stat- I did, because he talked about bringing dent-elect Trump.’’ ed that GRU officers, posing as the the U.S. Russia relationship back to The recent report by the Senate In- fake persona Guccifer 2.0 ‘‘discussed normal.’’ I think in this instance—and telligence Committee—again, on a bi- the release of the stolen documents and I think it is rare—we should take partisan basis—arrived at the even the timing of those releases’’ with Putin’s word for it. stronger conclusion that the Kremlin- WikiLeaks ‘‘to heighten their impact Equally disturbing, the special coun- linked troll organization’s ‘‘social on the 2016 Presidential election.’’ The sel provided significant evidence that media activity was overtly and almost special counsel’s report further de- President Trump and his associates invariably supportive of then candidate scribed how ‘‘as reports attributing the embraced, encouraged, and applauded Trump, and to the detriment of Sec- DNC and DCCC hacks to the Russian Russian support. The special counsel’s retary Clinton’s campaign.’’ Government emerged, WikiLeaks and report definitively concludes that Rus- Similarly, the special counsel’s re- [WikiLeaks founder Julian] Assange sia saw its interests as aligned with port confirmed that Russian operations made several public statements de- and served by a Trump Presidency, aimed to bolster their favored can- signed to obscure the source of the ma- that the central purpose of the Russian didate, concluding that ‘‘[t]he Russian terials that WikiLeaks was releasing.’’ interference operations was helping the government perceived it would benefit The weaponization of this information Trump campaign, and that the Trump from a Trump Presidency and worked stolen by the GRU units through campaign anticipated benefiting from to secure that outcome.’’ The report WikiLeaks was an important aspect of the fruits of that foreign election inter- described in detail how Russia’s two the Kremlin’s support to then-Can- ference. main information warfare operations— didate Trump and heightened the im- The special counsel’s report detailed the manipulation of social media and pact of these operations against our evidence showing how Trump embraced the hacking and dissemination of sto- elections. Russian information warfare cam- len information—‘‘favored Presidential The special counsel’s report detailed paigns that sought to help him and candidate Donald J. Trump and dispar- a third line of effort to advance Rus- damage his opponent. The evidence is aged Presidential candidate Hillary sia’s preferred candidate. The informa- overwhelming that the Trump cam- Clinton.’’ tion warfare campaigns were conducted paign encouraged this interference in With regard to the manipulation of in coordination with outreach to the the Presidential campaign, even as it social media, the February 2018 indict- Trump campaign from Kremlin and became increasingly apparent that ment by the special counsel of the Kremlin-linked individuals. These Russia was behind these attacks on our Kremlin-linked troll organization, overtures included ‘‘offers of assistance democracy. commonly known as the Internet Re- to the [Trump] campaign.’’ That is a One example of embracing Kremlin search Agency, provided additional evi- quote from the special counsel’s report. and Kremlin-linked help is Trump cam- dence of how operations aimed to bol- In contrast, the special counsel’s of- paign associates, including the Presi- ster specific candidates. The indict- fice found no parallel efforts of assist- dent’s son-in-law and then-campaign ment showed Kremlin-linked trolls ance directed toward Secretary Clin- chairman, meeting with Russian were instructed to ‘‘use any oppor- ton’s Presidential campaign and, in agents in the hopes of getting dirt on tunity to criticize Hillary and the rest fact, found the opposite. With regard to Secretary Clinton. The email to set up (except Sanders and Trump—we sup- the manipulation of social media by the meeting to Donald Trump, Jr., held port them).’’ Kremlin-linked trolls, the special coun- the Kremlin’s intentions plain as day. The other main Russian information sel’s report stated that ‘‘by February The offer was, and I quote, ‘‘to provide warfare effort was carried out by the 2016 internal [Internet Research Agen- the Trump campaign with some official Russian military intelligence units, or cy] documents referred to support for documents and information that would

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:21 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G22OC6.040 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5955 incriminate Hillary and her dealings the FBI, the campaign celebrated. In even welcome, and that is to the det- with Russia and would be useful to the last month of the campaign alone, riment of our national security and the your father’’ as ‘‘part of Russia and its the President publicly boasted of his integrity of our democracy. government’s support for Mr. Trump.’’ love of WikiLeaks at least 124 times. I would like now to highlight a sec- Trump Junior embraced this offer and Embracing WikiLeaks is not the only ond aspect of the Kremlin’s playbook, responded that, quote, ‘‘if it’s what you example of the President’s problematic operations to denigrate the legitimacy say, I love it.’’ I think that response embrace of Russian information war- of U.S. elections and democratic proc- from the President’s son speaks for fare operations. The President appears esses in general. The January 2017 in- itself. to have welcomed the GRU’s hacking telligence community assessment Yet another example of this behavior operation and its intention to damage found that one of the main objectives was the Trump campaign’s promotion his opponent’s candidacy. On July 27, of the Kremlin-ordered election inter- of WikiLeaks releases of information 2016, Trump announced publicly during ference campaign was to undermine the stolen by GRU. The special counsel’s a press conference: American public’s faith in our elec- investigation showed that ‘‘the Presi- Russia, if you are listening, I hope you’re toral system. The intelligence commu- dential campaign showed interest in able to find the 30,000 emails that are miss- nity’s assessed in January 2017: ‘‘When the WikiLeaks releases of documents ing. I think you will be rewarded mightily by it appeared to Moscow that Secretary and welcomed their potential damage our press. Clinton was likely to win the presi- to candidate Clinton.’’ The special counsel’s report con- dency, the Russian influence campaign On June 14, 2016, the Washington firmed that the GRU tried to assist focused more on undercutting Sec- Post reported that ‘‘Russian govern- Trump with those efforts, finding that retary Clinton’s legitimacy . . . includ- ment hackers’’ were behind the hack- ‘‘within approximately five hours of ing by impugning the fairness of the ing of the DNC and DCCC. So it was Trump’s statement, GRU officers tar- election.’’ The intelligence commu- nity’s assessment further stated that likely that as of mid-June of 2016 the geted for the first time Clinton’s per- ‘‘Pro-Kremlin bloggers had prepared a Trump campaign had a good idea that sonal office.’’ Twitter campaign, #DemocracyRIP, on the stolen information distributed by This call for Russia to hack his polit- election night in anticipation of Sec- WikiLeaks about the DNC was stolen ical opponent and find her so-called de- by Russia. The Mueller report de- retary Clinton’s victory.’’ leted emails was not an isolated re- The special counsel’s work confirmed scribed that ‘‘by the late summer of mark or sarcasm, as the President 2016, the Trump Campaign was plan- the intelligence community’s assess- likes to say. The special counsel’s re- ment. The Mueller report showed sig- ning a press strategy, a communica- port detailed that during the same pe- tions campaign and messaging based on nificant evidence of how the Kremlin- riod: linked troll organization the Internet the possible release of Clinton emails Trump asked individuals affiliated with his Research Agency deployed information by WikiLeaks.’’ By October 7, the De- campaign to find the deleted emails. Michael operations around the theme that the partment of Homeland Security and Flynn . . . recalled that Trump made this re- election was rigged, fraudulent, or oth- the Office of the Director of National quest repeatedly and Flynn subsequently erwise corrupt. The special counsel’s Intelligence issued a joint statement contacted multiple people in an effort to ob- indictment of Internet Research Agen- naming the WikiLeaks disclosures as tain the emails. cy officials from February 2018 stated: Further, as described in the special ‘‘consistent with the methods and mo- ‘‘Starting in or around the summer of counsel’s report, one of the people Gen- tivations of Russian-directed efforts’’ 2016, [the Kremlin-linked troll organi- eral Flynn contacted to obtain Sec- to influence public opinion and were zation] also began to promote allega- retary Clinton’s alleged deleted emails ‘‘intended to interfere with the U.S. tions of voter fraud by the Democratic claimed that he had organized meet- election process.’’ If not prior to the re- Party through their fictitious U.S. ings with parties whom he believed lease of that joint statement, certainly personas and groups on social media.’’ by that point, the President’s cam- ‘‘had ties and affiliations with Russia,’’ The Kremlin-linked troll organization paign should have known better. In- though the special counsel’s investiga- purchased advertisements on Facebook stead, they appeared willing to em- tion was not able to establish that to further promote allegations of vote brace the Russian information warfare Flynn’s contacts interacted with rigging, including ads promoting a campaigns aimed at damaging their op- Kremlin-linked hackers. As Brookings Facebook post that charged ‘‘Hillary ponent. Institution senior fellow Benjamin Clinton has already committed voter The special counsel’s January indict- Wittes laid out in April, Trump ‘‘not fraud during the Democratic Iowa Cau- ment of longtime Trump associate only called publicly on the Russians to cus.’’ Other examples include posts Roger Stone further details how Trump deliver the dirt on his opponent but he that voter fraud allegations were being associates sought information about also privately ordered his campaign to investigated in North Carolina on the WikiLeaks releases of stolen materials seek the material out . . . knowing . . . Internet Research Agency’s fraudulent intended to damage Secretary Clinton. that Russia would or might be the Twitter account @TENlGOP, which That indictment stated: ‘‘A senior source.’’ claimed to be the Tennessee Repub- Trump campaign official was directed As I mentioned earlier, the special lican Party. Just days before the elec- to contact Stone about any additional counsel was not able to find sufficient tion, the agency used the same fraudu- releases and . . . other damaging infor- evidence to prove that the Trump cam- lent Twitter handle to push the mes- mation [WikiLeaks] had regarding the paign’s embracing of Kremlin or Krem- sage ‘‘#VoterFraud by counting tens of Clinton campaign.’’ That indictment lin-linked operations constituted a thousands of ineligible mail in Hillary also showed that on October 7, 2016—a crime beyond a reasonable doubt, but, votes being reported in Broward Coun- half-hour after the joint statement by clearly, the special counsel established ty, Florida.’’ DHS and ODNI that WikiLeaks was a breadth of episodes where Trump em- Consciously or unconsciously, Presi- part of Russia’s operation to interfere braced Russian operations in support of dent Trump also embraced this tactic with U.S. Presidential elections— the campaign. Maybe those acts don’t from the Russian information warfare WikiLeaks disseminated the first set of meet a criminal standard, but there are playbook and ran with it. According to emails from Clinton chairman John significant implications for this behav- a New York Times compilation, Trump Podesta. In response to those releases, ior. For instance, is it OK for a can- tweeted at least 28 times during the ‘‘an associate of the high-ranking didate to get elected President or 2016 Presidential campaign that the Trump campaign official sent a text elected to any public office by capital- election, the electoral process, or cer- message to Stone that read ‘well izing on information stolen by a for- tain early voting procedures were done.’ ’’ Trump campaign associates ap- eign adversary? Will that be acceptable rigged, fraudulent, and corrupt. Let me plauded the actions by WikiLeaks, the next time around? Will foreign give you a few examples. On August 1, which Trump’s then-CIA Director later campaigns targeting our elections be 2016, Trump told a rally in Ohio: ‘‘I’m labeled ‘‘a non-state hostile intel- accepted as normal from now on? The afraid the election is going to be ligence service often abetted by state actions of President Trump indicate, rigged, I have to be honest.’’ On Sep- actors like Russia.’’ Instead of calling unfortunately, that it is acceptable and tember 6, 2016, he stated: ‘‘The only

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The tions of voter fraud. tain areas and study [to] make sure brief stated: With regards to this aspect, as well, that other people don’t come in and The Russian Government continues to use the special counsel did not conclude vote five times.’’ Multiple press reports local actors in a number of ways, [including] there was enough evidence to establish indicate that Trump’s campaign to get closer to a target (especially one who that the embrace and amplification of website invited supporters to serve as would be hesitant to offer assistance to Rus- these information warfare operations ‘‘Trump election observers’’ to help sian operatives directly), or manipulate a was willful coordination by the Trump target to suit their needs. They use these campaign amounting to a criminal him ‘‘stop crooked Hilary from rigging agents to probe individual targets to see if the election.’’ At the final debate on they might be open to relationships or black- conspiracy. It may well be that the October 19, 2016, Trump indicated he mail. And they recruit individuals within a President and the people around him would not necessarily accept the re- country to help them understand how to ap- didn’t know that at @TEN_GOP wasn’t sults of the election, instead saying he peal to U.S. populations and target and the Tennessee Republican Party but would ‘‘look at it at that time,’’ alleg- shape the contours of disinformation cam- was, in fact, Russian trolls thousands ing ‘‘millions of people’’ on the voter paigns. of miles away, fraudulently pumping rolls ‘‘shouldn’t be registered to vote.’’ The recent Senate Intelligence Com- disinformation into our system. How- At an Ohio rally the next day, Trump mittee report affirmed these tactics, ever, it still shows a willingness to em- alleged that Secretary Clinton ‘‘is a explaining: ‘‘Russian backed trolls brace for partisan advantage baseless, candidate who is truly capable of any- pushing disinformation have also unsubstantiated allegations from un- thing, including voter fraud.’’ On Octo- sought to connect with and potentially known sources threatening the very ber 21, 2016, Trump told a rally in Penn- coopt individuals to take action in the fabric of our democracy—claims we sylvania: real world.’’ know now were ginned up by a foreign Remember, folks, it is a rigged system. The special counsel’s report de- adversary. It may not be criminal, but That’s why you’ve got to get out and vote. scribed how the Kremlin and Kremlin- it is incredibly reckless and wrong. It You’ve got to watch. Because this system is linked actors deployed these tactics in is not the standard of conduct we totally rigged. the United States to interfere in the should demand from someone seeking In these instances and others, Trump 2016 election, including: political office and the public trust furthered the Kremlin’s disinformation As early as 2014, the [Internet Research that goes with that office. Again, this campaign by embracing and promoting Agency] instructed its employees to target is part of a troubling pattern of behav- the themes that our democratic system U.S. persons to advance its operational ior by the President. was rigged. As New Yorker journalist goals. Initially, recruitment focused on U.S. Equally important, the election of a Jonathan Blitzer observed at that persons who could amplify content posted by President who consciously or uncon- time, ‘‘Trump has taken . . . [the voter the [Internet Research Agency]. sciously embraces the tactics of for- fraud] concept to the extreme: trying However, the activities that the eign disinformation operations has im- to delegitimize a national election Kremlin-troll agency, wittingly or un- plications for our national security and even while campaigning for the presi- wittingly, used Americans for grew that of our allies and partners. As Ben- dency.’’ over time to include assistance with jamin Wittes from the Brookings Insti- It is wildly irresponsible to push con- organizing pro-Trump rallies and dem- tution assessed, that the Internet Re- spiracy theories that threaten the in- onstrations. The special counsel’s re- search Agency, a Kremlin-linked troll tegrity of our democratic system with- lated indictment of the Internet Re- organization, ‘‘was able to . . . get out any evidence. It is wrong when a search Agency officials stated that by Trump figures—including Trump him- candidate for President pushes con- late August 2016, the Internet Research self—to engage with and promote so- spiracy theories that advance a central Agency had an internal list ‘‘of over 100 cial-media content as part of a hostile theme of the Russian information war- real U.S. persons contacted through power’s covert efforts to influence the fare campaign that our electoral sys- [Internet Research Agency]-controlled American electorate . . . shows a trou- tem is ‘‘rigged’’ and aids key strategic false U.S. persona accounts and bling degree of vulnerability on the objectives of the Kremlin. These tac- tracked to monitor recruitment efforts part of the U.S. political system to tics also undermine the American and requests.’’ These efforts to exploit outside influence campaigns. public’s faith in our electoral system local surrogates included two different Now, unfortunately, we can antici- and strengthen Putin’s position in the types of interactions with the Trump pate that these aspects of the playbook strategic competition between the campaign according to the special will continue and escalate in sophis- United States and Russia. It is unpatri- counsel—reposting Kremlin-linked tication and scale in 2020. The 2016 elec- otic and cannot be accepted as part of troll content from social media and re- tion was not just a one-off operation our democracy and open society. quests for assistance with organizing for the Kremlin. As then-Director of The mere idea that our entire elec- political rallies. National Intelligence Dan Coats tion system would be attacked by the This aspect of the Kremlin play- warned, Russia’s malign activities ‘‘are Russians to delegitimize it, and then to book—recruitment and exploitation of persistent, they are pervasive, and they have those efforts echoed by the Presi- local surrogates—was also embraced, are meant to undermine America’s de- dent does a huge disservice to the consciously or unconsciously, by the mocracy.’’ American public. If the American pub- President and his inner circle. The spe- FBI Director Chris Wray also empha- lic does not have faith in the integrity cial counsel’s report detailed how sized similar concerns during his spring of our electoral system, then we have Trump’s family and campaign associ- speech to the Council on Foreign Rela- profoundly lost a fundamental prin- ates retweeted Kremlin-linked troll or- tions, stating that the threat from ciple of our government that thousands ganization posts, amplifying a foreign Russian foreign malign influence ‘‘is of Americans have defended over years adversary’s information warfare cam- not just an election cycle threat; it’s and years of effort. Our elections have paign against our Presidential election. pretty much a 365-days-a-year threat.’’ to be protected. They can’t be deni- The special counsel found: ‘‘Posts from Director Wray further warned that grated. The denigration that we saw the [Internet Research Agency]-con- ‘‘our adversaries are going to keep was outrageous. trolled Twitter account @TEN_GOP adapting and upping their game.’’ These two aspects of the Kremlin’s were cited or retweeted by multiple The intelligence community assessed playbook are supported by a third as- Trump campaign officials and surro- in January 2017 that the campaign pect—the recruitment and exploitation gates, including Donald J. Trump Jr, against us represented a ‘‘new normal’’ of local surrogates. This process was Eric Trump, Kellyanne Conway, Brad in Russian influence efforts in which described in an amicus brief from De- Parscale, and Michael T. Flynn.’’ The ‘‘Moscow will apply lessons learned cember 2017 filed against President posts these campaign surrogates cited from its campaign aimed at the U.S. Trump by former national security of- or retweeted included two other as- presidential elections to future influ- ficials, including Director of National pects of the information warfare cam- ence efforts in the U.S. and world- Intelligence Clapper, CIA and NSA Di- paign—accusations to damage Sec- wide.’’

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:33 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G22OC6.042 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5957 The recent Senate Intelligence Com- She also observed how these mes- United States to assist with . . . social mittee’s report concluded that infor- sages supported the President, noting media activities.’’ These efforts to re- mation warfare attacks in 2016 ‘‘rep- that ‘‘[a]t times, the messaging copied cruit surrogates included posting on resent only the latest installment in an President Trump’s bombast almost ver- and managing content on a fraudulent increasingly brazen interference by the batim’’ and ‘‘the echo chamber between Facebook page created specially to fur- Kremlin on citizens and democratic in- Trump’s election rhetoric and that of ther a Russian information warfare stitutions of the United States.’’ And the Russian trolls was striking.’’ campaign. Director Mueller told the House Intel- And the Russian information oper- As we have been warned, these oper- ligence Committee in July that Rus- ations were not limited only to sup- ations will continue to look more sian interference ‘‘wasn’t a single at- porting President Trump. The Eastern American, and the Kremlin and Krem- tempt. They’re doing it as we sit here.’’ District of Virginia indictment also lin-linked agents will continue to try This interference has only increased showed how the Kremlin-linked troll to recruit people in the United States in sophistication as the Russians used organization worked to advance Repub- to advance Russia’s hybrid operations. lessons learned from tactics developed lican challengers of several congres- Many of the President’s national se- in the Kremlin playbook in 2016. We sional races through a fraudulent Twit- curity officials have warned that we saw Kremlin and Kremlin-linked actors ter account called @CovfefeNationUS, could see heightened Russian informa- deploy information warfare campaigns which encouraged readers to contribute tion warfare attacks and other influ- designed to advance their preferred to a political action committee seeking ence operations in the 2020 elections. candidates in the 2018 elections. to defeat incumbent Democratic Sen- Even before the 2018 midterm elections, An October 2018 Department of Jus- ators and Representatives in the 2018 Christopher Krebs, Homeland Secu- tice indictment from the Eastern Dis- midterm election. These operations rity’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure trict of Virginia detailed information demonstrated a sophisticated under- Security Agency Director, warned: warfare operations in 2017 and 2018 by standing of the American political sys- The midterm is . . . just the warm-up, or the Internet Research Agency lever- tem. the exhibition game. . . . The big game, we think, for adversaries is probably 2020. aged to promote candidates aligned We also saw evidence from the 2018 with President Trump and denigrate midterms of a second tactic from the FBI Director Wray echoed that as- candidates opposed to him, including Kremlin’s playbook that I discussed sessment, stating this spring that the anti-Trump Republicans. These oper- earlier, attacking the legitimacy of the ‘‘2018 elections were seen as a dress re- ations demonstrated a high level of election, which is a fundamental at- hearsal for the big show in 2020‘‘ and precision and specificity in messaging tack on the democracy of this coun- that the FBI anticipates the 2020 threat being even more challenging. for the Agency’s employees to deploy, try—the ethic that holds us together. Former Director of National Intel- including references to relevant news Here, too, the operation evolved in so- articles and topical items of the day to ligence Daniel Coats testified to the phistication. In the same indictment, Senate Intelligence Committee in late optimally promote Russia’s candidates the Eastern District of Virginia de- and causes of choice. January: ‘‘Moscow may employ addi- scribed information warfare operations tional influence toolkits—such as For example, the indictment cited that worked to undermine the legit- how managers of the Internet Research spreading disinformation, conducting imacy of the U.S. election, with spe- hack-and-leak operations, or manipu- Agency provided employees a news ar- cific messages for its employees to dis- ticle titled ‘‘Civil War if Trump Taken lating data—in a more targeted fashion seminate. One example from the indict- to influence U.S. policy, actions, and Down’’ and instructed them to use ment was instructions for the Russian their fraudulent personas to ‘‘[n]ame elections.’’ Internet Research Agency’s employees There are several examples which those who oppose the President and to cite specific online articles on voter further demonstrate how these efforts those who impede his efforts to imple- fraud. The Kremlin-linked trolls were have become more sophisticated and ment his preelection promises.’’ One of told the state in deployed messages: pervasive. In 2016, Russia disseminated the targets of these efforts was anti- Remind that the majority of ‘‘blue States’’ what turned out to be authentic stolen Trump Republicans. The trolling in- have no voter IDs, which suggests that large information. However, just a few structions included detailed talking scale falsifications are bound to be hap- months later, during the French Presi- points to deploy over social media plat- pening there. . . . Democrats in the coming dential elections, Kremlin and Krem- forms, including ‘‘focus on the fact election will surely attempt to falsify the re- sults. lin-linked actors disseminated a mix of that the Anti-Trump Republicans: a) real and fake information about Presi- The indictment also detailed how drag their feet with regard to financing dential candidate Emmanuel Macron in the construction of the border wall; b) these information warfare campaigns order to damage him and bolster their are not lowering taxes; c) slander were deployed across multiple plat- preferred candidate, Marine Le Pen. So Trump and harm his reputation (bring forms, including being pushed out next time foreign adversaries may use up McCain); d) do not want to cancel using multiple fraudulent Twitter ac- a mixture of real and fake information ObamaCare; e) are not in a hurry to counts to reinforce and amplify their as part of their influence operations. adopt laws that oppose the refugees message. We already saw a multi-country, coming from Middle Eastern countries Finally, we saw the continuation of a multi-language information warfare entering this country.’’ third aspect of the Russian playbook, campaign uncovered by the Atlantic This information warfare operation the recruitment of local surrogates to Council’s Digital Forensic Research was designed to support the President advance Kremlin interests with the Lab that made use of ‘‘fake accounts, and detailed a sophisticated campaign 2018 election. As the Eastern Virginia’s forged documents, and dozens of online deployed against an unwitting Amer- indictment states, between March 2016 platforms to spread stories that at- ican public by trolls pretending to be and around July 2017, ‘‘while con- tacked western interests and unity.’’ fellow citizens. As national security cealing its true identity, location, and It may also be harder to discern what journalist Natasha Bertrand wrote in purpose, the [Kremlin-linked troll or- is real and what is fake because it is The Atlantic about the 2018 informa- ganization] used the false U.S. persona more likely to look like it is coming tion warfare campaigns detailed in the ‘Helen Christopherson’ to contact indi- from regular Americans who are con- Eastern District’s indictment, ‘‘[t]he viduals and groups in the United States cerned about an issue. In February messaging strategy mimicked the over- to promote protests, rallies, and 2018, Russia expert Heather Conley heated rhetoric . . . that [the Internet marches, including by funding adver- warned in testimony before the Senate Research Agency] employed to consid- tising, flyers, and rallies and supplies.’’ Armed Services Subcommittee on Cy- erable effect during the Presidential The indictment further details how bersecurity that Russian information election. The partisan—and at times the Kremlin-linked troll organization warfare campaigns in 2018 and 2020 will hateful—comments so artfully mim- used a different fake persona ‘‘while adapt and ‘‘look more American, [and] icked the daily back and forth on so- concealing its true identity, location, it will look less Russian.’’ cial media that they seemed to be and purpose, to solicit at least one per- In addition, new technologies, includ- those of real Americans.’’ son presumed to be located in the ing the use of artificial intelligence

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:30 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G22OC6.044 S22OCPT1 S5958 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 and deepfake recordings that seem real in deterring Russia, testified this from accusations of political bias, the but are actually doctored or entirely spring to the Senate Committee on spot assessment could be backed up by fabricated, will add an additional layer Armed Services that U.S. efforts to a neutral, nonpartisan panel, which of complexity and make it easier for us counter Russian influence operations would review and certify the govern- to fall for these operations. As then-Di- still lacked ‘‘effective unification ment’s assessment in short order, such rector of National Intelligence Dan across the interagency.’’ Equally trou- as within 2 weeks. Coats testified to the Senate Intel- bling was his assessment that the These types of public assessments are ligence Committee in late January, United States has yet to develop ‘‘a not unprecedented. As I mentioned ear- ‘‘Adversaries and strategic competitors multifaceted strategy to counter Rus- lier, the Office of the Director of Na- probably will attempt to use deep fakes sia.’’ tional Intelligence and the Department or similar machine-learning tech- When FBI Director Christopher Wray of Homeland Security made an an- nologies to create convincing but false testified in May before the Senate Ap- nouncement about Russian influence image, audio, and video files to aug- propriations Subcommittee on Com- operations ahead of the 2016 election. ment influence campaigns directed merce, Justice, Science, and Related Ahead of the 2018 midterm elections, against the United States and our al- Agencies, he could not identify a lead the Director of National Intelligence, lies and partners.’’ person who was designated to coordi- the Department of Justice, the FBI, Despite these assessments by our nate these efforts. This is despite a pro- and the Department of Homeland Secu- senior national security officials and vision included in the fiscal year 2019 rity made a public statement about our intelligence community, the volu- National Defense Authorization Act re- foreign influence, and the President minous evidence in the special coun- quiring the President to designate an issued an Executive order regarding sel’s indictments and report, additional NSC official to be in charge of coordi- election interference ahead of the 2018 indictments from the Department of nating the U.S. Government response midterm elections, which requires a 45- Justice, and bipartisan reports from to malign foreign influence operations. day report after the election that as- the Senate Intelligence Committee, the To date, no such coordinator has been sesses attacks from foreign adver- President appears unwilling or unable named. Moreover, the cybersecurity co- saries. Yet these sporadic statements to recognize the urgency of this na- ordinator at the NSC was dismissed are not enough to reassure the Amer- tional security threat or the need to over a year and a half ago, and that po- ican people, and a report 45 days after immediately implement a comprehen- sition remains unfilled. So, at the high- the election is much too long to wait. sive strategy to counter and deter Rus- est levels, we don’t have anyone in The public must know that this group sian hybrid warfare. Instead of alerting charge. is going to keep us informed in real Americans to the threat, the President What additional steps can we take time and issue warnings regarding the continues to ignore the analysis of his right now to protect the American peo- threats. own intelligence agencies. Instead of ple against interference campaigns by Much of this idea was endorsed as a leading efforts to deter foreign adver- the Russians and other foreign adver- recommendation in the recent bipar- saries, the President, with the whole saries—campaigns we know are coming tisan Senate Intelligence Committee’s world watching at the July 2019 G20 ahead of the 2020 elections? report, which called for the executive Osaka summit, treated election inter- In the near term, I believe we must branch to stand up a task force to con- ference as a joke, signaling to Putin immediately adopt several measures tinually monitor and assess the use of that he would not hold Russia account- that would provide additional tools to social media platforms by foreign able. detect these information warfare oper- countries for ‘‘democratic inter- This doesn’t only apply to past Rus- ations and help reduce the American ference’’ that, among other things, sian interference in the 2016 election. people’s vulnerability to them. We would ‘‘periodically advise Congress The President’s blind spot when it have no time to waste. and the public on its findings.’’ comes to Russian election interference First, we must designate the Sec- Second, we need a better under- is harming our ability to counter fu- retary of Homeland Security, with the standing of how the Kremlin and other ture interference. The New York Times concurrence of the Director of National foreign adversaries are deploying reported in April that former Home- Intelligence and the FBI Director, with disinformation and foreign influence land Security Secretary Kirstjen the responsibility for increasing public operations across social media plat- Nielsen was told not to bring up the vigilance and reassuring the American forms. Right now, we are depending on issue with the President of expected people about the legitimacy and valid- social media companies to take down Russian interference in the 2020 elec- ity of our elections. unauthentic accounts that are engaged tion. Acting Chief of Staff Mick This group of senior officials should in malign influence activities. These Mulvaney said it ‘‘wasn’t a great sub- be organized to detect foreign inter- companies have stepped up their efforts ject and should be kept below [the ference in our political process and ex- to identify and counter these activi- President’s] level.’’ pose malign behavior, including on so- ties, which is something they failed to The President’s unwillingness to ac- cial media. In the run-up to the elec- do in the 2016 election. Ultimately, cept Russian interference and his pub- tion, this group must issue monthly they are for-profit enterprises, and the lic statements inviting other countries public reports—with a classified annex, government’s visibility on and under- to interfere in future elections have if necessary—showing top trends in standing trends and indicators of for- created real impediments to formu- malign influence campaigns from coun- eign activity on these platforms is lim- lating a whole-of-government and a tries identified as posing the greatest ited. We cannot solely rely on the so- whole-of-society strategy to counter threats. They also must provide a pub- cial media companies to look after the and deter Russia or others from at- lic assessment as to whether these public good and protect our national tacking our elections. Despite almost 3 countries are engaged in interference security. years having passed since the 2016 elec- in our election 90 days prior to election One way to increase transparency tion, the White House has not led ef- day and again 30 days out. Making such and help the American public under- forts to develop a comprehensive strat- an assessment a requirement and in- stand the changing threat picture egy to counter foreign election inter- cluding a delivery date will help inocu- across social media platforms would be ference. While, as I mentioned, indi- late these assessments from questions greater support for independent re- vidual U.S. Departments and agencies about political bias. search, with the participation of the took steps to disrupt Russia in the 2018 Even after election day, we need to social media companies and inde- midterm elections, no wholesale strat- make sure this group is poised to af- pendent third-party researchers, to egy to deter and counter these oper- firm the legitimacy of the democratic compile information and analyze ations appears to have been imple- process. No less than 3 days after the trends that are relevant to foreign in- mented for 2020. election, it must also make an assess- formation operations. Such research Don’t just take my word for it. Then- ment to the maximum extent possible would allow trusted independent re- European Commander General Curtis as to whether foreign interference was searchers and academics to gain in- Scaparrotti, who was on the frontlines detected. To further protect the group sight into cross-platform trends and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:30 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G22OC6.045 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5959 provide analysis of indicators of for- interference with our allies and part- riment of the country. It is not accept- eign influence activities to the public. ners. able to promote propaganda and This mechanism could also provide an These are some immediate steps we disinformation campaigns that work to important tool for informing our gov- can take as the Russian playbook for delegitimize our democracy, a democ- ernment’s response to foreign influence the 2020 election crystallizes, but we racy that generations have fought and and disinformation operations ahead of can also see a familiar pattern begin- died to protect. This is a violation of the 2020 elections. This concept also ning to emerge. the public trust that is inherent in any has bipartisan support from the Senate This is not hypothetical. Just yester- political office and which any can- Intelligence Committee, which in- day, Facebook announced it took down didate for public office must uphold to cludes a similar recommendation in its 50 accounts associated with the Inter- be worthy of the American people’s recent report. net Research Agency. I have spoken support. We have proof that this concept about it consistently throughout my It is critical that we unite in a bipar- works and is vital to national security. comments this evening. tisan manner to take immediate action General Paul Nakasone, commander of Just yesterday, they took down 50 ac- to counter these threats. The integrity U.S. Cyber Command, publicly testified counts. These Kremlin-linked trolls of our electoral system is not a Repub- to both the Senate Armed Services and posed as real Americans, including lican or a Democratic issue. It is an Intelligence Committees that two anal- from swing States. They deployed in- American issue. yses of Kremlin-linked influence oper- formation operations on social media As Abraham Lincoln said, ‘‘America ations across social media platforms to praise President Trump and Senator will never be destroyed from the out- done by independent researchers at the SANDERS and attack Vice President side. If we falter and lose our freedoms, Senate Intelligence Committee’s be- Biden and Senators WARREN and HAR- it will be because we destroyed our- hest were, in his words, a very, very RIS—repeating tactics from 2016 and selves.’’ helpful window into the adversary’s op- 2018. I yield the floor. erations ahead of the 2018 midterms. As Facebook’s head of cyber security The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. our adversaries continue to evolve and stated in conjunction with that an- MCSALLY). The Senator from Ten- adopt their techniques, we need to re- nouncement that we can guarantee nessee. double our efforts to understand what ‘‘bad guys are going to keep trying to Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam President, to expect in the next election. do this.’’ This is just one more con- the Senator from Alabama, Mr. JONES, Third, we must reinforce the prohibi- firmation that Russia is deploying as- and I have legislation that we propose tion on candidates and campaigns that pects of the same playbook in 2020. to introduce tonight. accept offers of help from foreign ad- This time, we know this information I am prepared to let him speak before versaries who interfere in our political warfare campaign is coming. In fact, it I do because I understand he has an- process to advance their strategic in- has already begun. We need to build on other event, but I don’t see him. terests. what we have learned and what we an- I suggest the absence of a quorum. The Trump campaign’s series of for- ticipate coming next. We should be en- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The eign contacts in the 2016 election and suring that we have structures in place clerk will call the roll. the President’s continued statements to counter foreign election inter- The senior assistant legislative clerk to solicit and show his willingness to ference. Importantly, we must work to- proceeded to call the roll. accept assistance from foreign govern- gether with private partners to expose Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam President, ments make it clear that Congress more of these operations and continue I ask unanimous consent that the order must act to prevent future interference to help the American people under- for the quorum call be rescinded. efforts. That is why I am a cosponsor of stand it. We can speak the truth about The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without S. 1562, the Foreign Influence Report- how Russia is exploiting our democ- objection, it is so ordered. ing in Elections Act—or the FIRE racy and open society to deploy its ma- (The remarks of Mr. ALEXANDER and Act—introduced by Senator WARNER. lign influence playbook so the public is Mr. JONES pertaining to the introduc- The FIRE Act would require all cam- not caught unaware of these sophisti- tion of S. 2667 are printed in today’s paign officials to report within 1 week cated foreign tactics and attempts to RECORD under ‘‘Statements on Intro- to the Federal Election Commission manipulate the social media environ- duced Bills and Joint Resolutions.’’) any contacts with foreign nationals at- ment. Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam President, tempting to make campaign donations We also cannot continue to let these I yield the floor. or otherwise collaborate with the cam- moments pass without speaking up I suggest the absence of a quorum. paign. The FEC would, in turn, have to about the tenets of our democracy and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The notify the FBI within 1 week. what it stands for. Russia exploited clerk will call the roll. It is in all of our interests to ensure vulnerabilities in our society, and their The senior assistant legislative clerk that we can defend against foreign at- tactics were encouraged and amplified proceeded to call the roll. tacks on our democratic institutions, by a candidate who was seeking the Mr. MORAN. Madam President, I ask and reporting these kinds of contacts highest office in the land. That can- unanimous consent that the order for to the appropriate authorities is our didate, now President, appears to see the quorum call be rescinded. first line of defense. I am disappointed no reason to change his behavior for The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without that my Republican colleagues have the future and instead he has doubled objection, it is so ordered. blocked Senator WARNER’s attempt to down. H.R. 3055 pass the FIRE Act even after many of Congress as a body and we as a coun- Mr. MORAN. Madam President, last them insisted that politicians should try must speak out and say this is not evening, I was here at this exact spot report to the FBI any contacts or of- acceptable. It is not acceptable for can- asking my colleagues to support the fers of help by a foreign government. didates for political office—any polit- idea of advancing appropriations bills, Fourth, we should build upon the ical office, those seeking to hold a posi- and I am pleased to see today that has passage in the Senate of S. 1328, the tion of public trust, to seek to engage today occurred. It occurred on a vote of Defending Elections against Trolls with our adversaries or foreign author- 92 to 2. That is a good sign. from Enemy Regimes Act. This bipar- itarian regimes to advance their polit- It is a goal of mine to see the Senate tisan legislation by Senators DURBIN ical campaigns. It is not acceptable to function. One of the ways we can deter- and GRAHAM was a step in the right di- meet with foreign agents about getting mine whether we are doing our jobs is rection by making improper inter- stolen information on your opponents, whether we can pass appropriations ference in U.S. elections a violation of information acquired by foreign espio- bills. The Senate is now considering 4 immigration law and violators both de- nage. It is not acceptable to promote of 12 appropriations bills that should be portable and ineligible for visas to materials stolen by foreign adversaries. adopted on an annual basis. enter the United States. Additional It is not acceptable to abuse the power I begin my remarks this evening by targeted sanctions should be consid- of the Presidency to advance your per- thanking Chairman SHELBY and Vice ered on Russia to deter future election sonal political interests to the det- Chairman LEAHY for their leadership

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:30 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G22OC6.046 S22OCPT1 S5960 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 and for working hard to bring appro- Moon. The plan is now to return to the I look forward to advancing this leg- priations bills to the floor, including Moon by 2024. This bill helps accelerate islation. I will be here on the Senate my subcommittee’s work on the Com- that goal and will cement America’s floor from time to time to respond to merce, Justice, Science, and Related leadership in space exploration. The my colleagues’ questions and to re- Agencies appropriations bill. bill provides robust funding for NASA, spond to any amendments that may be As the chairman of that CJS Sub- including funding for science and aero- offered. committee, I worked closely with the nautics and the Artemis mission—that I urge my colleagues to support this ranking member, Senator SHAHEEN, the trip to the Moon—which will allow package of four bills, including our Senator from New Hampshire, whom I NASA to begin to take those important CJS bill, so that we can move one step know very well. Senator SHAHEEN and I steps to achieve its goal—and a goal of closer to completing our constitu- have worked together to produce a mine—of putting the first woman on tionally required work of funding the good-government, bipartisan bill that the Moon by 2024. Federal Government. is part of this appropriations package The bill also includes needed funding I again thank Chairman SHELBY and we are now debating. I express my for STEM education programs. the vice chairman, Senator LEAHY, for gratitude to her and her staff for her In most recent times, when the 50th their leadership throughout this entire partnership, and I am proud we were anniversary of Apollo 11 was cele- process. I look forward to working with able to report the bill out of the Appro- brated, it caused me to remember back them for the next few days and priations Committee by a unanimous to the days in which many people in throughout the year to see that we vote. I appreciate Senator SHAHEEN’s this country saw what we were able to have a successful conclusion. willingness to find common ground, accomplish and dedicated their lives— I yield the floor. and I look forward to seeing this bill young people—to science and research, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- pass the Senate and ultimately be en- to space exploration. This bill is sup- ator from Kansas. acted into law. portive of that and is designed to in- UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT—TREATY As I have said before, this is a good spire the next generation of sci- DOCUMENT NO. 116–1 bill. It is consist with our subcommit- entists—young people and others. Mr. MORAN. Madam President as in tee’s 302(b) allocation, and I believe it Finally, the CJS bill also provides for executive session, I ask unanimous balances the many competing prior- increased funding for the Department consent that the motion to reconsider ities of our funding jurisdiction. of Justice. The funding includes addi- be considered made and laid upon the As you expect in a bill that is titled tional resources for the Department’s table and the President be immediately ‘‘Commerce, Justice, Science, and Re- law enforcement components, enabling notified of the Senate’s consent to the lated Agencies,’’ there are many com- the Department to hire additional resolution of ratification with respect peting interests in determining how we agents, deputy marshals, and correc- to treaty document No. 116–1. allocate the spending within that 302(b) tional officers, expanding the Depart- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without allocation. ment’s efforts to combat mass violence objection, it is so ordered. The CJS bill supports activities re- and violent crime. f lated to national security; Federal, Funding for the Executive Office for State, local, and Tribal law enforce- Immigration Review is also increased LEGISLATIVE SESSION ment; space exploration; economic de- so that additional immigration judges velopment; trade promotion and en- and support staff can be hired, con- forcement; scientific research; and tinuing our committee’s effort to re- MORNING BUSINESS many other critical government func- duce the immigration court backlog, Mr. MORAN. Madam President, I ask tions. which is now over 960,000. unanimous consent that the Senate be The CJS bill provides funding for the Additionally, as an original sponsor in a period of morning business, with Department of Commerce, which in- of the First Step Act, I am proud that Senators permitted to speak therein cludes an increase of significant this bill provides $75 million—the fully for up to 10 minutes each. amounts of dollars that are necessary authorized level—to the Bureau of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without in fiscal year 2020 to fund the Census Prisons for its implementation. objection, it is so ordered. Bureau to ensure that we have an accu- Our bill provides $2.3 billion in fund- f rate counting for the 2020 decennial ing for State, local, and Tribal law en- BUDGET ENFORCEMENT LEVELS census—a constitutional requirement. forcement assistance, including a total FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020 It is one of the reasons that it is dif- of $517 million to combat the various ficult to allocate money in our bill, be- opioid, meth, and substance abuse cri- Mr. ENZI. Madam President, section cause the census is so critical and must ses raging our communities, $500 mil- 251 of the Balanced Budget and Emer- be done in a professional and timely lion for grants authorized under the Vi- gency Deficit Control Act of 1985, manner. We believe we have included olence Against Women Act, and $315 BBEDCA, establishes statutory limits the necessary support for that to million for juvenile justice grants. on discretionary spending and allows occur. These grants will help local commu- for various adjustments to those lim- This bill also has a strong support for nities prevent crime and also provide its. In addition, sections 302 and 314(a) NOAA programs—the National Oceanic support and assistance for crime vic- of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and Atmospheric Administration—to tims. allow the chairman of the Budget Com- ensure continuation of core operations, Unfortunately, many of our law en- mittee to establish and make revisions including ocean monitoring, fisheries forcement officials are under signifi- to allocations, aggregates, and levels management, coastal grants to States, cant stress, increasing pressures, and consistent with those adjustments. aquaculture research, and severe there is an increasing level of suicide The Senate will soon consider S. weather forecasting, and additional op- among law enforcement officers across Amdt. 948 to H.R. 3055, the Commerce, portunities for economic growth by the country. Again, we have provided Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural supporting the Economic Development funding for counseling—something I Development, Food and Drug Adminis- Agency and continuing the National wish were not necessary. tration, Interior, Environment, Mili- Institute of Standards and Tech- We have a transparent product here. tary Construction, Veterans Affairs, nology’s Manufacturing Extension We worked in a bipartisan manner, as Transportation, and Housing and Partnership Program. many Kansans and Americans have Urban Development Appropriations The CJS bill also supports space and asked me to do, asking: Can we get Act, 2020. The Senate amendment pro- scientific exploration. This bill is the along? The answer is yes, we can get vides appropriations for spending with- bill that funds NASA. As many of my along to do something as basic as an in the jurisdiction of all the sub- colleagues know, this year the admin- appropriations bill. I hope the answer committees in the underlying bill ex- istration took a step—a bold step—in will continue to be yes. It is important cept for the Senate Appropriations advancing the timeframe by which for us to address the priorities and Subcommittee on Military Construc- American astronauts will return to the needs of our Nation. tion, Veterans Affairs, and Related

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:30 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G22OC6.058 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5961 Agencies. The measure contains spend- $2,250 million qualify for an adjustment There being no objection, the mate- ing that qualifies for cap adjustments under BBEDCA. rial was ordered to be printed in the under current law. As such, I am revising the budget au- RECORD, as follows: This measure includes $2,500 million thority and outlay allocations to the in nonsecurity budget authority that is Committee on Appropriations by in- REVISION TO BUDGETARY AGGREGATES designated as being for the periodic creasing revised nonsecurity budget (Pursuant to Sections 311 and 314(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of U.S. Census pursuant to section 251 1974) authority by $4,750 million and outlays (b)(2)(G) of BBEDCA. CBO estimates by $4,050 million in fiscal year 2020. that this budget authority will result $s in millions 2020 Further, I am increasing the budgetary in $1,800 million in outlays in fiscal aggregate for fiscal year 2020 by $4,750 Current Spending Aggregates: year 2020. Budget Authority ...... 3,704,246 This measure also includes $2,250 mil- million in budget authority and $4,050 Outlays ...... 3,681,491 million in outlays. Adjustments: lion in nonsecurity discretionary budg- Budget Authority ...... 4,750 et authority for wildfire suppression I ask unanimous consent that the ac- Outlays ...... 4,050 operations pursuant to section 251 companying tables, which provide de- Revised Spending Aggregates: Budget Authority ...... 3,708,996 (b)(2)(F) of BBEDCA. This budget au- tails about the adjustment, be printed Outlays ...... 3,685,541 thority and its associated outlays of in the RECORD. REVISION TO SPENDING ALLOCATION TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020 (Pursuant to Sections 302 and 314(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974)

$s in millions 2020

Current Allocation: Revised Security Discretionary Budget Authority ...... 666,500 Revised Nonsecurity Category Discretionary Budget Authority ...... 621,508 General Purpose Outlays ...... 1,364,379 Adjustments: Revised Security Discretionary Budget Authority ...... 0 Revised Nonsecurity Category Discretionary Budget Authority ...... 4,750 General Purpose Outlays ...... 4,050 Revised Allocations: Revised Security Discretionary Budget Authority ...... 666,500 Revised Nonsecurity Category Discretionary Budget Authority ...... 626,258 General Purpose Outlays ...... 1,368,429 Program Disaster Wildfire Memorandum: Detail of Adjustments Regular OCO Integrity Relief Emergency Suppression U.S. Census Total

Revised Security Discretionary Budget Authority ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Revised Nonsecurity Category Discretionary Budget Authority ...... 0 0 0 0 0 2,250 2,500 4,750 General Purpose Outlays ...... 0 0 0 0 0 2,250 1,800 4,050

ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS State Park to support a youth group To the Congress of the United States: stranded at the Lion’s camp by heavy Section 202(d) of the National Emer- rains and washed out roads. gencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides TRIBUTE TO BILL STEBBINS Bill has spent 50 years based at the for the automatic termination of a na- ∑ Mr. DAINES. Madam President, this Dawson Community Airport, where he tional emergency unless, within 90 week I have the honor of recognizing has served as the assistant airport days before the anniversary date of its pilot Bill Stebbins of Dawson County manager since 2015. He has had a tre- declaration, the President publishes in for his tremendous impact on Montana mendous impact on the operation of Federal Register and transmits to the and over 60 years of experience as a the Dawson County Airport. Congress a notice stating that the pilot. It is my honor to recognize Bill for emergency is to continue in effect be- Bill was honored by his colleagues his extraordinary accomplishments. yond the anniversary date. In accord- and the Federal Aviation Administra- Bill’s experience as a pilot and his self- ance with this provision, I have sent to tion with the distinguished Wright less service to his community and the Federal Register for publication the Brothers Master Pilot Award in August country is exemplary of the Montana enclosed notice stating that the na- of 2019. This high honor is reserved for spirit.∑ tional emergency with respect to the few pilots who have had a pilot’s li- situation in or in relation to the Demo- cense in good standing for 50 or more f cratic Republic of the Congo declared years. MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT in Executive Order 13413 of October 27, Bill has been flying since 1955, put- A message from the President of the 2006, is to continue in effect beyond Oc- ting him at over 60 years of flight with tober 27, 2019. United States was communicated to an outstanding 13,000 hours spent in The situation in or in relation to the the air. the Senate by Ms. Roberts, one of his Democratic Republic of the Congo, After earning a mechanical engineer- secretaries. which has been marked by widespread ing degree, Bill joined the Army where f violence and atrocities that continue he trained in fixed-wing aircraft at PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE to threaten regional stability, con- Gary Air Force Base in San Marcos, tinues to pose an unusual and extraor- TX. He later advanced to fixed-wing dinary threat to the foreign policy of and helicopter training at Fort Rucker REPORT ON THE CONTINUATION the United States. For this reason, I in Alabama. OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY have determined that it is necessary to Upon leaving military service, Bill ORIGINALLY DECLARED IN EX- continue the national emergency de- worked for Montana-Dakota Utilities ECUTIVE ORDER 13413 OF OCTO- clared in Executive Order 13413 with re- and then Williston Basin Interstate BER 27, 2006, WITH RESPECT TO spect to the situation in or in relation Pipeline, where he flew thousands of THE SITUATION IN OR IN RELA- to the Democratic Republic of the miles of pipeline in a variety of fixed- TION TO THE DEMOCRATIC RE- Congo. wing and rotary aircrafts to help in- PUBLIC OF THE CONGO—PM 33 DONALD J. TRUMP. spect and maintain the pipeline’s pro- THE WHITE HOUSE, October 22, 2019. The PRESIDING OFFICER laid be- tection. f Over the years, Bill has also com- fore the Senate the following message mitted himself to helping those in from the President of the United MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE need, including participating in count- States, together with an accompanying At 10:12 a.m., a message from the less search and rescue operations. report; which was referred to the Com- House of Representatives, delivered by Most notably, in the 1980s Bill air- mittee on Banking, Housing, and Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- lifted food and supplies into Makoshika Urban Affairs: nounced that the House has passed the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:33 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.056 S22OCPT1 S5962 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 following bills, in which it requests the presented to the President of the ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- concurrence of the Senate: United States the following enrolled dent of the Senate on October 18, 2019; to the bill: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban H.R. 4387. An act to establish Growth Ac- Affairs. celerator Fund Competition within the S. 1196. An act to designate the facility of EC–2951. A communication from the Regu- Small Business Administration, and for the United States Postal Service located at latory Specialist, Office of the Comptroller other purposes. 1715 Linnerud Drive in Sun Prairie, Wis- of the Currency, Department of the Treas- H.R. 4405. An act to amend the Small Busi- consin, as the ‘‘Fire Captain Cory Barr Post ury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- ness Act to improve the women’s business Office Building’’. port of a rule entitled ‘‘Thresholds Increase center program, and for other purposes. f for the Major Asset Prohibition of the Depos- H.R. 4406. An act to amend the Small Busi- itory Institution Management Interlocks ness Act to improve the small business de- EXECUTIVE AND OTHER Act Rules’’ (RIN1557–AE22) received during velopment centers program, and for other COMMUNICATIONS adjournment of the Senate in the Office of purposes. The following communications were the President of the Senate on October 18, H.R. 4407. An act to amend the Small Busi- 2019; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, ness Act to reauthorize the SCORE program, laid before the Senate, together with and Urban Affairs. and for other purposes. accompanying papers, reports, and doc- EC–2952. A communication from the Direc- uments, and were referred as indicated: The message further announced that tor of Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, transmitting, pursu- the House has agreed to the following EC–2944. A communication from the Chief of the Planning and Regulatory Affairs ant to law, the report of a rule entitled concurrent resolution, without amend- Branch, Food and Nutrition Service, Depart- ‘‘Real Estate Appraisals’’ (RIN3064–AE87) re- ment: ment of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant ceived in the Office of the President of the S. Con. Res. 27. Concurrent resolution pro- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘The Senate on October 16, 2019; to the Committee viding for the use of the catafalque situated Emergency Food Assistance Program: Imple- on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor mentation of the Agricultural Act of 2018’’ EC–2953. A communication from the Gen- Center in connection with the memorial (RIN0584–AE73) received in the Office of the eral Counsel, National Credit Union Admin- services to be conducted in the House wing of President of the Senate on October 15, 2019; istration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Credit the Capitol for the Honorable Elijah E. Cum- to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, Union Bylaws’’ (RIN3313–AE86) received in mings, late a Representative from the State and Forestry. the Office of the President of the Senate on of Maryland. EC–2945. A communication from the Ad- October 17, 2019; to the Committee on Bank- ministrator of the Specialty Crops Program, f ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Agricultural Marketing Service, Department EC–2954. A communication from the Assist- MEASURES REFERRED of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to ant Secretary for Export Administration, The following bills were read the first law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘United Bureau of Industry and Security, Depart- States Standards for Grades of Apples’’ ((7 ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant and the second times by unanimous CFR Part 51) (Docket No. AMS–SC–18–0055; consent, and referred as indicated: to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Addi- SC18–330)) received in the Office of the Presi- tion of Certain Entities to the Entity List’’ H.R. 4387. An act to establish Growth Ac- dent of the Senate on October 21, 2019; to the (RIN0694–AH68) received in the Office of the celerator Fund Competition within the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and President of the Senate on October 17, 2019; Small Business Administration, and for Forestry. to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and other purposes; to the Committee on Small EC–2946. A communication from the Ad- Urban Affairs. Business and Entrepreneurship. ministrator of the Specialty Crops Program, EC–2955. A communication from the Gen- H.R. 4405. An act to amend the Small Busi- Agricultural Marketing Service, Department eral Counsel, National Credit Union Admin- ness Act to improve the women’s business of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to istration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the center program, and for other purposes; to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Tart Cher- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Supervisory Com- the Committee on Small Business and Entre- ries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; mittee Audits and Verifications’’ (RIN3313– preneurship. Free and Restricted Percentages for the 2018– AE91) received in the Office of the President H.R. 4406. An act to amend the Small Busi- 19 Crop Year and Revision of Grower Diver- of the Senate on October 17, 2019; to the Com- ness Act to improve the small business de- sion Requirements for Tart Cherries’’ ((7 mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- velopment centers program, and for other CFR Part 930) (Docket No. AMS–SC–18–0083; fairs. purposes; to the Committee on Small Busi- SC19–930–1FR)) received in the Office of the EC–2956. A communication from the Gen- ness and Entrepreneurship. President of the Senate on October 21, 2019; eral Counsel, National Credit Union Admin- H.R. 4407. An act to amend the Small Busi- to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, istration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the ness Act to reauthorize the SCORE program, and Forestry. report of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Credit and for other purposes; to the Committee on EC–2947. A communication from the Sec- Union Bylaws’’ (RIN3313–AE86) received dur- Small Business and Entrepreneurship. retary of Defense, transmitting a report ing adjournment of the Senate in the Office amending the report on the approved retire- of the President of the Senate on October 18, f ment of Major General Lee K. Levy II, 2019; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, MEASURES DISCHARGED United States Air Force, and his advance- and Urban Affairs. ment to the grade of major general on the re- EC–2957. A communication from the Direc- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, The following joint resolution was tired list; to the Committee on Armed Serv- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- discharged from the Committee on Fi- ices. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- nance by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. EC–2948. A communication from the Alter- titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Indiana; Infra- nate Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office 802(c), and placed on the calendar: structure SIP Requirements for the 2012 of the Secretary, Department of Defense, S. J. Res. 50. Joint resolution providing for PM2.5 NAAQS; Interstate Transport’’ (FRL transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of No. 10000–66–Region 5) received during ad- title 5, United States Code, of the rule sub- a rule entitled ‘‘Voluntary State Tax With- journment of the Senate in the Office of the mitted by the Internal Revenue Service, De- holding from Retired Pay’’ (RIN0790–AK19) President of the Senate on September 27, partment of the Treasury, relating to ‘‘Con- received in the Office of the President of the 2019; to the Committee on Environment and tributions in Exchange for State or Local Senate on October 17, 2019; to the Committee Public Works. Tax Credits’’. on Armed Services. EC–2958. A communication from the Direc- EC–2949. A communication from the Regu- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, f latory Specialist, Office of the Comptroller Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME of the Currency, Department of the Treas- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Wisconsin; Infra- The following joint resolution was port of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendments to the structure SIP Requirements for the 2012 read the first time: Stress Testing Rule for National Banks and PM2.5 NAAQS Interstate Transport’’ (FRL S.J. Res. 59. Joint resolution expressing Federal Savings Associations’’ (RIN1557– No. 10000–67–Region 5) received during ad- the sense of Congress on the precipitous AE55) received during adjournment of the journment of the Senate in the Office of the withdrawal of United States Armed Forces Senate in the Office of the President of the President of the Senate on September 27, from Syria and Afghanistan, and Turkey’s Senate on October 18, 2019; to the Committee 2019; to the Committee on Environment and unprovoked incursion into Syria. on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Public Works. EC–2950. A communication from the Regu- EC–2959. A communication from the Direc- f latory Specialist, Office of the Comptroller tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ENROLLED BILL PRESENTED of the Currency, Department of the Treas- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- The Secretary of the Senate reported port of a rule entitled ‘‘Real Estate Apprais- titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- that on today, October 22, 2019, she had als’’ (RIN1557–AE57) received during adjourn- mentation Plans; Montana; Regional Haze 5-

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:30 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.014 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5963 Year Progress Report State Implementation the President of the Senate on October 18, for the execution, sustainment, and follow- Plan’’ (FRL No. 10000–48–Region 8) received 2019; to the Committee on Environment and on development to support the Maritime Pa- during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- Public Works. trol and Reconnaissance Aircraft program in fice of the President of the Senate on Sep- EC–2967. A communication from the Chair- the amount of $100,000,000 or more (Trans- tember 27, 2019; to the Committee on Envi- man of the United States International mittal No. DDTC 18–099); to the Committee ronment and Public Works. Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant on Foreign Relations. EC–2960. A communication from the Direc- to law, a report entitled ‘‘The Year in Trade EC–2975. A communication from the Assist- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, 2018’’; to the Committee on Finance. ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- EC–2968. A communication from the Chief ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- of the Publications and Regulations Branch, section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Indiana; Update Internal Revenue Service, Department of the the certification of a proposed license for the to CRB Fee Billing Procedures; Withdrawal Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the export of firearms abroad controlled under of Direct Final Rule’’ (FRL No. 10001–24–Re- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Election to Take Category I of the U.S. Munitions List of fully gion 10) received during adjournment of the Disaster Loss Deduction for the Preceding automatic 7.62 mm machine guns to Oman Senate in the Office of the President of the Year’’ (RIN1545–BP44) received during ad- for the Omani Royal Police in the amount of Senate on October 18, 2019; to the Committee journment of the Senate in the Office of the $1,000,000 or more (Transmittal No. DDTC 18– on Environment and Public Works. President of the Senate on October 18, 2019; 111); to the Committee on Foreign Relations. EC–2961. A communication from the Direc- to the Committee on Finance. EC–2976. A communication from the Assist- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, EC–2969. A communication from the Assist- ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air section 3(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, the certification of a proposed license for the Quality Implementation Plans; Pennsyl- the certification of a proposed transfer of export of firearms, parts, and components vania; Philadelphia County Reasonably major defense equipment, including up to 62 abroad controlled under Category I of the Available Control Technology for the 2008 AIM–120B AMRAAM missiles and other com- U.S. Munitions List of 9 mm semi-automatic Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Stand- ponents from Norway to Raytheon with a pistols and spare barrels to Brazil in the ard’’ (FRL No. 10001–46–Region 3) received sales value of approximately $34,600,000 amount of $1,000,000 or more (Transmittal during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- (Transmittal No. RSAT–16–5363); to the Com- No. DDTC 19–026); to the Committee on For- fice of the President of the Senate on Octo- mittee on Foreign Relations. eign Relations. ber 18, 2019; to the Committee on Environ- EC–2970. A communication from the Assist- EC–2977. A communication from the Assist- ment and Public Works. ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- EC–2962. A communication from the Direc- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as amended, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- the certification of a proposed license the report of the texts and background state- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- amendment to a manufacturing license ments of international agreements, other titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Arkansas; Inter- agreement for the export of defense articles, than treaties (List 2019–0094 - 2019–0103); to state Transport Requirements for the 2010 1- including technical data and defense serv- the Committee on Foreign Relations. Hour SO2 NAAQS’’ (FRL No. 10000–92–Region ices, to Japan for the production of the MK41 EC–2978. A communication from the Acting 6) received during adjournment of the Senate Vertical Launching System (VLS) in the Assistant Secretary for Legislation, Depart- in the Office of the President of the Senate amount of $100,000,000 or more (Transmittal ment of Health and Human Services, trans- on October 18, 2019; to the Committee on En- No. DDTC 19–027); to the Committee on For- mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled vironment and Public Works. eign Relations. ‘‘Report to Congress on the NURSE Corps EC–2963. A communication from the Direc- EC–2971. A communication from the Assist- Loan Repayment and Scholarship Programs tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- Fiscal Year 2018’’; to the Committee on Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- section 3(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, EC–2979. A communication from the Acting titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air the certification of a proposed transfer of Assistant Secretary for Legislation, Depart- Quality Implementation Plans; Virginia; major defense equipment, including two Oli- ment of Health and Human Services, trans- Correction Due to Vacatur of Revisions to ver Hazard Perry FFG–7 Frigates, including mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled Implement the Revocation of the 1997 Ozone spare parts support equipment and training ‘‘Fiscal Year 2018 Report on the Preventive National Ambient Air Quality Standards from Australia to Chile with a sales value of Medicine and Public Health Training Grant Final Rule’’ (FRL No. 10001–46–Region 3) re- approximately $1,400,000,000 (Transmittal No. Program’’; to the Committee on Health, Edu- ceived during adjournment of the Senate in RSAT–19–6937); to the Committee on Foreign cation, Labor, and Pensions. the Office of the President of the Senate on Relations. EC–2980. A communication from the Acting October 18, 2019; to the Committee on Envi- EC–2972. A communication from the Assist- Assistant Secretary for Legislation, Depart- ronment and Public Works. ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- ment of Health and Human Services, trans- EC–2964. A communication from the Direc- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled tor of the Regulatory Management Division, section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, ‘‘Report to Congress on Newborn Screening Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- the certification of a proposed license Activities Fiscal Year 2017 and Fiscal Year ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- amendment for the export of defense arti- 2018’’; to the Committee on Health, Edu- titled ‘‘Approval of Air Quality Implementa- cles, including technical data and defense cation, Labor, and Pensions. tion Plans; Ohio and West Virginia; Attain- services, to Algeria and the UAE to support EC–2981. A communication from the Acting ment Plans for the Steubenville, Ohio-West the transfer, modification, maintenance, and Assistant Secretary for Legislation, Depart- Virginia 2010 Sulfur Dioxide Nonattainment repair for Mine Resistant Ambush Protected ment of Health and Human Services, trans- Area’’ (FRL No. 10001–26–Region 6) received (MRAP) vehicles for end use by Algeria in mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- the amount of $50,000,000 or more (Trans- ‘‘Harmonization of Differences Between the fice of the President of the Senate on Octo- mittal No. DDTC 19–013); to the Committee Department of Health and Human Services’ ber 18, 2019; to the Committee on Environ- on Foreign Relations. Human Subject Regulations and the Food ment and Public Works. EC–2973. A communication from the Assist- and Drug Administration’s Human Subject EC–2965. A communication from the Direc- ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- Regulations’’; to the Committee on Health, tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to Education, Labor, and Pensions. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, EC–2982. A communication from the Dep- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- the certification of a proposed license for the uty General Counsel, Office of the General titled ‘‘National Emission Standards for Haz- export of firearms, parts, and components Counsel, Department of Education, transmit- ardous Air Pollutants for Clay Ceramics’’ abroad controlled under Category I of the ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- (FRL No. 10001–21–OAR) received during ad- U.S. Munitions List of M60E6 7.62mm ma- titled ‘‘Title I, Part A of the Elementary and journment of the Senate in the Office of the chine guns and spare parts to Denmark for Secondary Education Act of 1965, As Amend- President of the Senate on October 18, 2019; the Ministry of Defense in the amount of ed by the Every Student Succeeds Act: Pro- to the Committee on Environment and Pub- $1,000,000 or more (Transmittal No. DDTC 19– viding Equitable Services to Eligible Private lic Works. 033); to the Committee on Foreign Relations. School Children, Teachers, and Families’’ re- EC–2966. A communication from the Direc- EC–2974. A communication from the Assist- ceived in the Office of the President of the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- Senate on October 17, 2019; to the Committee Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, EC–2983. A communication from the Execu- titled ‘‘Outer Continental Shelf Air Regula- the certification of a proposed license tive Director, Federal Retirement Thrift In- tions; Consistency Update for Virginia’’ amendment for the export of defense arti- vestment Board, transmitting, pursuant to (FRL No. 9999–40–Region 3) received during cles, including technical data and defense law, a report relative to seventeen audit re- adjournment of the Senate in the Office of services, to Australia for the P–8A aircraft ports issued during fiscal year 2019 regarding

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:30 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.017 S22OCPT1 S5964 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 the Agency and the Thrift Savings Plan; to Senate on October 21, 2019; to the Committee Whereas, California motorists spend in ex- the Committee on Homeland Security and on the Judiciary. cess of $22 billion annually in additional op- Governmental Affairs. erating costs, more than $843 per driver, as a f EC–2984. A communication from the Senior result of driving on poorly maintained roads; Procurement Executive, Office of Acquisi- PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS and tion Policy, General Services Administra- Whereas, Increasing levels of traffic con- tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- The following petitions and memo- gestion are clogging urban freeways, impact- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Acquisition rials were laid before the Senate and ing commutes and commerce, and costing Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular were referred or ordered to lie on the Californians an estimated $29 billion annu- 2020–01; Introduction’’ ((48 CFR Chapter 1) table as indicated: ally in wasted time and fuel; and (FAC 2020–01)) received in the Office of the POM–141. A resolution adopted by the Whereas, With California’s population ex- President of the Senate on October 15, 2019; House of Representatives of the State of pected to grow to 48 million by 2040, substan- to the Committee on Homeland Security and Michigan urging the United States Congress tial new investment in public transportation Governmental Affairs. to allow jail and prison inmates to be eligi- will be needed to improve mobility. reduce EC–2985. A communication from the Senior ble for Medicaid Coverage or to allow states gridlock, and meet critical greenhouse gas Procurement Executive, Office of Acquisi- to seek a waiver from the law; to the Com- reduction targets, yet the state’s transit tion Policy, General Services Administra- mittee on Finance. agencies collectively face billions of dollars tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- annually in capital and operating shortfalls; port of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Acquisition HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 93 and Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular Whereas, The Federal Medicaid Inmate Ex- Whereas, These transit agencies face par- 2020–01; Small Entity Compliance Guide’’ ((48 clusion Policy (MIEP) prohibits the payment ticularly acute regulatory challenges and CFR Chapter 1) (FAC 2020–01)) received in the of federal Medicaid matching dollars for funding shortfalls in providing vital para- Office of the President of the Senate on Oc- medical services provided to prison inmates. transit services to the elderly, persons with tober 15, 2019; to the Committee on Home- Medicaid will only cover the care an inmate disabilities, and others with special needs; land Security and Governmental Affairs. receives in an inpatient hospital or medical and EC–2986. A communication from the Senior institution; and Whereas, Freight transportation is critical Procurement Executive, Office of Acquisi- Whereas, Incarcerated individuals have to the economic vitality of the United States tion Policy, General Services Administra- been ineligible for Medicaid since the incep- and robust investment in safe and efficient tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- tion of the program in 1965. National prison transportation facilities and infrastructure port of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Acquisition populations have risen exponentially over is essential to promoting strong economic Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular the past several decades from approximately growth in California and throughout the na- 2018–008; Definition of ‘Commercial Item’ ’’ 200,000 when Medicaid began to over a mil- tion; and ((48 CFR Chapter 2) (FAC 2020–01)) received in lion in county jails and state prisons cur- Whereas, California serves as the nation’s the Office of the President of the Senate on rently; and gateway to international trade as the entry October 15, 2019; to the Committee on Home- Whereas, The MIEP places a tremendous fi- point for nearly one-fifth of the country’s land Security and Governmental Affairs. nancial burden on states, counties, and local imports, by far the largest share of any EC–2987. A communication from the Reg- communities as hundreds of millions of dol- state, with the state’s vast network of land ister of Copyrights and Director, United lars are spent annually for health care serv- and seaports, truck routes, and rail lines States Copyright Office, Library of Congress, ices provided in jails and prisons. Inmate transporting more than $2.8 trillion in goods transmitting, pursuant to law, a report enti- health issues run the gamut from mental ill- annually; and tled ‘‘Proposed Schedule and Analysis of ness to chronic diseases, including diabetes, Whereas, California’s freight system is re- Copyright Recordation Fee To Go into Effect hypertension, kidney failure, and cancer. sponsible for the creation of 800,000 freight Spring 2020’’; to the Committee on the Judi- Furthermore, the health complexities of jobs and stimulates creation of millions of ciary. aging inmates increase health care costs, other jobs throughout the economy; and EC–2988. A communication from the Assist- and Whereas, The California Legislature, hav- ant Administrator of the Diversion Control Whereas, The repeal of or a federal waiver ing risen to meet this crisis by enacting the Division, Drug Enforcement Administration, from the exclusionary provision of MIEP Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 Department of Justice, transmitting, pursu- would enable states and counties to seek fed- (Chapter 5 of the Statutes of 2017) to add ant to law, the report of a rule entitled eral matching funds for Medicaid-covered more than $5 billion annually in new trans- ‘‘Schedules of Controlled Substances: Place- services. Furthermore, states that have ex- portation investment, depends on the federal ment of Solriamefetol in Schedule IV’’ ((21 panded Medicaid under the Affordable Care government to provide its share of the re- CFR Part 1308) (Docket No. DEA–504)) re- Act would be reimbursed for at least 90 per- sources needed to restore and enhance Cali- ceived in the Office of the President of the cent of their spending on prison health care; fornia’s highway, transit, and active trans- Senate on October 21, 2019; to the Committee Now, therefore, be it portation infrastructure for the generations on the Judiciary. RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REP- to come; and EC–2989. A communication from the Assist- RESENTATIVES, That we urge the Congress Whereas, For the past 25 years, the Con- ant Administrator of the Diversion Control of the United Stales to repeal the Medicaid gress of the United States has failed to take Division, Drug Enforcement Administration, Inmate Exclusion Policy to allow prison in- action to preserve or restore the purchasing Department of Justice, transmitting, pursu- mates to be eligible for Medicaid coverage or power of the federal fuel tax or provide any ant to law, the report of a rule entitled allow states to seek a waiver from the law; alternate solution adequate to ensure sus- ‘‘Schedules of Controlled Substances: Place- and be it further tained federal investment in the nation’s ment of Brexanolone in Schedule IV’’ ((21 RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution transportation system; Now, therefore, be it CFR Part 1308) (Docket No. DEA–503)) re- be transmitted to the President of the Resolved by the Senate and the Assembly of ceived in the Office of the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the the State of California, jointly, That the Legis- Senate on October 21, 2019; to the Committee United States House of Representatives, and lature urges the Congress and the President on the Judiciary. the members of the Michigan congressional of the United States to work together to EC–2990. A communication from the Assist- delegation. enact the robust bipartisan federal infra- ant Administrator of the Diversion Control structure legislation necessary to restore Division, Drug Enforcement Administration, POM–142. A joint resolution adopted by the California’s and other states’ crumbling road Department of Justice, transmitting, pursu- Legislature of the State of California urging and freight infrastructure, respond to grow- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled the United States Congress to enact robust ing traffic congestion, and increase invest- ‘‘Schedules of Controlled Substances: Tem- bipartisan federal infrastructure legislation ment in public transportation, most particu- porary Placement of N-Ethylhexedrone, a- and address the shortfall in the federal High- larly, by expanding paratransit services for PHP, 4-MEAP, MPHP, PV8, and 4-Chloro-a- way Trust Fund by restoring the lost pur- the elderly and those with special needs; and PVP in Schedule I’’ ((21 CFR Part 1308) chasing power of the federal fuel tax; to the be it further (Docket No. DEA–495)) received in the Office Committee on Finance. Resolved, That the Legislature urges the of the President of the Senate on October 21, Congress and the President of the United 2019; to the Committee on the Judiciary. SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5 States to address the shortfall in the federal EC–2991. A communication from the Assist- Whereas, California’s transportation infra- Highway Trust Fund by restoring the lost ant Administrator of the Diversion Control structure is aging and in serious need of re- purchasing power of the federal fuel tax in Division, Drug Enforcement Administration, pair, with more than 44 percent of major order to provide the long-term funding sta- Department of Justice, transmitting, pursu- roads and highways considered in poor condi- bility necessary for California and other ant to law, the report of a rule entitled tion and another 25 percent rated mediocre; states to rebuild infrastructure, invest in ‘‘Listing of Noroxymorphone in the Code of and people through good, well-paying jobs, and Federal Regulations and Assignment of a Whereas, This problem is even more acute strengthen the state’s and the nation’s econ- Controlled Substances Code Number’’ ((21 in urban areas, where more than 53 percent omy; and be it further CFR Part 1308) (Docket No. DEA–332)) re- of major roads and highways are in poor con- Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate ceived in the Office of the President of the dition and 25 percent are rated mediocre; and transmit copies of this resolution to the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:30 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.019 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5965 President and Vice President of the United Hampshire urging the United States Con- INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND States, to the Speaker of the House of Rep- gress to pass the Energy Innovation and Car- JOINT RESOLUTIONS resentatives, to the Majority Leader of the bon Dividend Act of 2019; to the Committee Senate, and to each Senator and Representa- on Finance. The following bills and joint resolu- tive from California in the Congress of the POM–146. A resolution adopted by the City tions were introduced, read the first United States. Commission of Sweetwater, Florida urging and second times by unanimous con- reevaluation of an application for permanent sent, and referred as indicated: POM–143. A resolution adopted by the Sen- resident status by the United States Citizen- By Ms. BALDWIN (for herself, Mr. ate of the State of New Jersey condemning ship and Immigration Services (USCIS); to BROWN, Mr. KAINE, Mr. SANDERS, and comments made by the President of the the Committee on the Judiciary. Mr. REED): United States; to the Committee on the Ju- POM–147. A petition from a citizen of the S. 2655. A bill to amend title IV of the diciary. State of Texas relative to appropriations to Higher Education Act of 1965 in order to in- SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 155 states and Immigration and Customs En- crease the amount of financial support avail- forcement; to the Committee on Appropria- Whereas, The Founders conceived America able for working students; to the Committee tions. as a refuge for people fleeing from religious on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. and political persecution, and emphasized By Mr. KENNEDY: that the nation gained as it attracted new f S. 2656. A bill to disclose access to election people in search of freedom and livelihood infrastructure by foreign nationals; to the for their families; and REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Committee on Rules and Administration. By Ms. MURKOWSKI (for herself and Whereas, The immigration of people from The following reports of committees all over the world has defined every stage of Mr. MANCHIN): S. 2657. A bill to support innovation in ad- American history and propelled our social, were submitted: vanced geothermal research and develop- economic, political, scientific, cultural, ar- By Ms. MURKOWSKI, from the Committee ment, and for other purposes; to the Com- tistic, and technological progress as a peo- on Energy and Natural Resources, with an mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. ple; and amendment in the nature of a substitute: By Mr. WARNER (for himself, Mr. Whereas, American patriotism is defined S. 1317. A bill to facilitate the availability, HAWLEY, and Mr. BLUMENTHAL): not by race or ethnicity but by devotion to development, and environmentally respon- S. 2658. A bill to promote competition and the Constitutional ideals of equality, liberty, sible production of domestic resources to reduce consumer switching costs in the pro- inclusion, and democracy; and meet national material or critical mineral vision of online communications services; to Whereas, President John F. Kennedy, needs, and for other purposes (Rept. No. 116– the Committee on Commerce, Science, and whose family came to the United States 131). Transportation. from Ireland, stated in his 1958 book ‘‘A Na- By Mr. HOEVEN, from the Committee on By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. tion of Immigrants’’ that, ‘‘The contribution Indian Affairs, without amendment: JONES, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, and Ms. COR- of immigrants can be seen in every aspect of S. 2071. A bill to repeal certain obsolete laws relating to Indians (Rept. No. 116–132). TEZ MASTO): our national life. We see it in religion, in S. 2659. A bill to address the needs of work- By Ms. MURKOWSKI, from the Committee politics, in business, in the arts, in edu- ers in industries likely to be impacted by on Energy and Natural Resources, without cation, even in athletics and entertainment. rapidly evolving technologies; to the Com- amendment: There is no part of our nation that has not mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and S. 334. A bill to authorize the construction been touched by our immigrant background. Pensions. Immigrants have enriched and strengthened of the Musselshell-Judith Rural Water Sys- By Ms. SMITH (for herself and Ms. COL- every fabric of American life.’’; and tem and study of the Dry-Redwater Regional LINS): Whereas, The United States is unique Water Authority System in the States of S. 2660. A bill to establish a grant program among nations because it draws its people Montana and North Dakota, and for other for wind energy research, development, and and its strength from every country and purposes (Rept. No. 116–133). demonstration, and for other purposes; to every corner of the world, and by doing so, By Ms. MURKOWSKI, from the Committee the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- the United States is a continuously renewed on Energy and Natural Resources, with an sources. and enriched nation; and amendment: By Mr. GARDNER (for himself, Ms. S. 607. A bill to amend the Department of Whereas, President Donald Trump’s racist BALDWIN, Mr. MORAN, and Mr. REED): comments have legitimized fear and hatred Energy Organization Act to address insuffi- S. 2661. A bill to amend the Communica- of new Americans and people of color; and cient compensation of employees and other tions Act of 1934 to designate 9-8-8 as the uni- Whereas, This House believes that immi- personnel of the Federal Energy Regulatory versal telephone number for the purpose of grants and their descendants have made Commission, and for other purposes (Rept. the national suicide prevention and mental America stronger, and that those who take No. 116–134). health crisis hotline system operating the oath of citizenship are as American as By Ms. MURKOWSKI, from the Committee through the National Suicide Prevention those whose families have lived in the United on Energy and Natural Resources, with an Lifeline and through the Veterans Crisis States for many generations; now, therefore, amendment in the nature of a substitute and Line, and for other purposes; to the Com- Be it Resolved by the Senate of the State an amendment to the title: mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- of New Jersey: S. 1602. A bill to amend the United States tation. 1. This House strongly condemns President Energy Storage Competitiveness Act of 2007 By Mr. BARRASSO (for himself, Mr. Donald Trump’s racist comments that have to establish a research, development, and MCCONNELL, Mr. BRAUN, Mrs. CAPITO, legitimized and increased fear and hatred of demonstration program for grid-scale energy and Mr. PAUL): new Americans and people of color by saying storage systems, and for other purposes S. 2662. A bill to amend sections 111, 169, that our fellow Americans who are immi- (Rept. No. 116–135). and 171 of the Clean Air Act to clarify when grants, and those who may look to the Presi- By Ms. MURKOWSKI, from the Committee a physical change in, or change in the meth- dent like immigrants, should ‘‘go back’’ to on Energy and Natural Resources, with an od of operation of, a stationary source con- their countries, by referring to immigrants amendment in the nature of a substitute: stitutes a modification or construction, and and asylum seekers as ‘‘invaders,’’ and by S. 2094. A bill to amend the Energy Policy for other purposes; to the Committee on En- saying that members of Congress who are and Conservation Act to provide Federal fi- vironment and Public Works. immigrants, or those assumed to be immi- nancial assistance to States to implement By Mr. MORAN (for himself and Ms. grants, do not belong in Congress or in the State energy security plans, and for other SINEMA): United States of America. purposes (Rept. No. 116–136). S. 2663. A bill to amend title 49, United 2. Copies of this resolution as filed with the H.R. 2114. A bill to amend the Energy Pol- States Code, with respect to apportionments Secretary of State, shall be transmitted by icy and Conservation Act to provide Federal to small transit intensive cities, and for the Secretary of the Senate to the President financial assistance to States to implement, other purposes; to the Committee on Bank- and Vice President of the United States, the review, and revise State energy security ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Majority and Minority Leaders of the United plans, and for other purposes (Rept. No. 116– By Mr. MARKEY: States Senate, the Speaker and Minority 137). S. 2664. A bill to establish a voluntary pro- Leader of the United States House of Rep- By Ms. COLLINS, from the Special Com- gram to identify and promote internet-con- resentatives, and every member of Congress mittee on Aging: nected products that meet industry-leading elected from this State. Special Report entitled ‘‘Falls Prevention: cybersecurity and data security standards, POM–144. A resolution adopted by the City National, State, and Local Solutions to Bet- guidelines, best practices, methodologies, Commission of Traverse City, Michigan urg- ter Support Seniors’’ (Rept. No. 116–138). procedures, and processes, and for other pur- ing the United States Congress to enact the By Mr. SHELBY, from the Committee on poses; to the Committee on Commerce, Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act Appropriations: Science, and Transportation. of 2019; to the Committee on Finance. Special Report entitled ‘‘Further Revised By Ms. DUCKWORTH (for herself, Mr. POM–145. A resolution adopted by the Se- Allocations to Subcommittees of Budget To- PETERS, Mr. CARPER, and Mr. lectmen of the Town of Hampton Falls, New tals for Fiscal Year 2020’’ (Rept. No. 116–139). WYDEN):

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:30 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.026 S22OCPT1 S5966 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 S. 2665. A bill to amend section 5707 of title ocean of the United States by 2030; to the for Medicare beneficiaries under the 5, United States Code, to require the General Committee on Energy and Natural Re- Medicare program. Services Administration to make informa- sources. S. 362 tion regarding travel by the heads of Execu- By Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina (for tive agencies and other individuals in senior himself, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. RUBIO, Ms. At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the positions publicly available; to the Com- WARREN, Mr. BRAUN, Mr. BROWN, Mr. name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- ISAKSON, Mr. COONS, Mrs. HYDE- RUBIO) was added as a cosponsor of S. mental Affairs. SMITH, Mr. JONES, Mr. YOUNG, and 362, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- By Ms. MCSALLY (for herself, Mr. Mr. LANKFORD): enue Code of 1986 to reform taxation of HEINRICH, Mr. GARDNER, Mr. UDALL, S. Res. 373. A resolution expressing support alcoholic beverages. Mr. DAINES, Mr. TESTER, Mr. RISCH, for the designation of September 2019 as S. 477 and Mr. BENNET): ‘‘Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month’’ in S. 2666. A bill to promote the development order to educate communities across the At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the of renewable energy on public land, and for United States about sickle cell disease and name of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. other purposes; to the Committee on Energy the need for research, early detection meth- ROSEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. and Natural Resources. ods, effective treatments, and preventative 477, a bill to authorize the National By Mr. ALEXANDER (for himself and care programs with respect to complications Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- Mr. JONES): from sickle cell disease and conditions re- tion to establish a Climate Change S. 2667. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- lated to sickle cell disease; considered and Education Program, and for other pur- cation Act of 1965 to make it easier to apply agreed to. poses. for Federal student aid, to make that aid f predictable, to amend the Federal Pell Grant S. 479 program, and for other purposes; to the Com- ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS At the request of Mr. TOOMEY, the mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and S. 127 name of the Senator from Minnesota Pensions. At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the (Ms. SMITH) was added as a cosponsor By Ms. SINEMA: of S. 479, a bill to revise section 48 of S. 2668. A bill to establish a program for re- name of the Senator from New Jersey search, development, and demonstration of (Mr. BOOKER) was added as a cosponsor title 18, United States Code, and for solar energy technologies, and for other pur- of S. 127, a bill to direct the Secretary other purposes. poses; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter S. 560 ural Resources. into an agreement with the city of At the request of Ms. BALDWIN, the By Mr. MCCONNELL (for himself, Mr. Vallejo, California, for the transfer of name of the Senator from Maine (Mr. BURR, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, KING) was added as a cosponsor of S. RISCH, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. BARRASSO, California, and for other purposes. 560, a bill to amend the Public Health Mr. RUBIO, Mr. ISAKSON, Mrs. BLACK- BURN, Ms. MCSALLY, Mr. BLUNT, Mrs. S. 133 Service Act, the Employee Retirement CAPITO, Mr. CRUZ, and Mr. WICKER): At the request of Ms. MURKOWSKI, the Income Security Act of 1974, and the S.J. Res. 59. A joint resolution expressing name of the Senator from North Caro- Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to re- the sense of Congress on the precipitous lina (Mr. BURR) was added as a cospon- quire that group and individual health withdrawal of United States Armed Forces sor of S. 133, a bill to award a Congres- insurance coverage and group health from Syria and Afghanistan, and Turkey’s sional Gold Medal, collectively, to the plans provide coverage for treatment of unprovoked incursion into Syria; read the a congenital anomaly or birth defect. first time. United States merchant mariners of World War II, in recognition of their S. 636 f dedicated and vital service during At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND World War II. name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. SENATE RESOLUTIONS S. 177 MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of S. 636, a bill to designate Venezuela The following concurrent resolutions At the request of Mr. ROBERTS, the under section 244 of the Immigration and Senate resolutions were read, and name of the Senator from Arizona (Ms. and Nationality Act to permit nation- referred (or acted upon), as indicated: MCSALLY) was added as a cosponsor of S. 177, a bill to amend the Internal als of Venezuela to be eligible for tem- By Mr. BURR (for himself and Mr. porary protected status under such sec- TILLIS): Revenue Code of 1986 and the Small S. Res. 369. A resolution recognizing the Business Act to expand the availability tion. contributions of the Montagnard indigenous of employee stock ownership plans in S S. 642 tribespeople of the Central Highlands of corporations, and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. ALEXANDER, the Vietnam to the United States Armed Forces S. 206 names of the Senator from Illinois (Ms. during the Vietnam War, and condemning At the request of Mr. TESTER, the DUCKWORTH) and the Senator from the ongoing violation of human rights by the name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. South Dakota (Mr. ROUNDS) were added Government of the Socialist Republic of as cosponsors of S. 642, a bill to award Vietnam; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- ISAKSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. tions. 206, a bill to award a Congressional a Congressional Gold Medal to Master By Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself, Gold Medal to the female telephone op- Sergeant Rodrick ‘‘Roddie’’ Edmonds Ms. SMITH, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, and Ms. erators of the Army Signal Corps, in recognition of his heroic actions HASSAN): known as the ‘‘Hello Girls’’. during World War II. S. Res. 370. A resolution designating Octo- S. 283 S. 696 ber 2019 as ‘‘National Bullying Prevention At the request of Mr. MERKLEY, the Month’’ and October 23, 2019, as ‘‘Unity At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the Day’’; to the Committee on the Judiciary. name of the Senator from California name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. By Mr. COONS (for himself, Mr. ISAK- (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a co- COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. SON, Mr. DURBIN, and Mr. YOUNG): sponsor of S. 283, a bill to amend title 696, a bill to designate the same indi- S. Res. 371. A resolution reaffirming the XVIII of the Social Security Act to im- vidual serving as the Chief Nurse Offi- support of the United States for the people of prove access to, and utilization of, bone cer of the Public Health Service as the the Republic of South Sudan and calling on mass measurement benefits under part National Nurse for Public Health. all parties to uphold their commitments to S. 764 peace and dialogue as outlined in the 2018 re- B of the Medicare program by estab- vitalized peace agreement; to the Committee lishing a minimum payment amount At the request of Mr. LEE, the name on Foreign Relations. under such part for bone mass meas- of the Senator from Alaska (Ms. MUR- By Mr. UDALL (for himself, Mr. BEN- urement. KOWSKI) was added as a cosponsor of S. NET, Mr. DURBIN, Ms. HARRIS, Mr. S. 296 764, a bill to provide for congressional BOOKER, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the approval of national emergency dec- BLUMENTHAL, Mr. MERKLEY, Mrs. name of the Senator from Colorado larations, and for other purposes. FEINSTEIN, and Ms. WARREN): S. 765 S. Res. 372. A resolution expressing the (Mr. BENNET) was added as a cosponsor sense of the Senate that the Federal Govern- of S. 296, a bill to amend XVIII of the At the request of Mr. THUNE, the ment should establish a national goal of con- Social Security Act to ensure more name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. serving at least 30 percent of the land and timely access to home health services ROBERTS) was added as a cosponsor of

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:58 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.031 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5967 S. 765, a bill to promote neutrality, sponsor of S. 1703, a bill to amend the S. 2179 simplicity, and fairness in the taxation Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to re- At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the of digital goods and digital services. form the low-income housing credit, name of the Senator from Montana S. 775 and for other purposes. (Mr. TESTER) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Mr. SCHATZ, the S. 1757 of S. 2179, a bill to amend the Older names of the Senator from Massachu- At the request of Ms. ERNST, the Americans Act of 1965 to provide social setts (Mr. MARKEY), the Senator from name of the Senator from Missouri service agencies with the resources to Washington (Mrs. MURRAY) and the (Mr. HAWLEY) was added as a cosponsor provide services to meet the urgent Senator from Virginia (Mr. WARNER) of S. 1757, a bill to award a Congres- needs of Holocaust survivors to age in were added as cosponsors of S. 775, a sional Gold Medal, collectively, to the place with dignity, comfort, security, bill to amend the America COMPETES United States Army Rangers Veterans and quality of life. Act to require certain agencies to de- of World War II in recognition of their S. 2216 velop scientific integrity policies, and extraordinary service during World At the request of Mr. PETERS, the for other purposes. War II. name of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. S. 778 S. 1820 ROSEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Ms. MURKOWSKI, the At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, 2216, a bill to require the Secretary of name of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. the name of the Senator from Maine Veterans Affairs to formally recognize SCHATZ) was added as a cosponsor of S. (Ms. COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor caregivers of veterans, notify veterans 778, a bill to direct the Secretary of of S. 1820, a bill to improve the integ- and caregivers of clinical determina- Commerce, acting through the Admin- rity and safety of horseracing by re- tions relating to eligibility for care- istrator of the National Oceanic and quiring a uniform anti-doping and giver programs, and temporarily ex- Atmospheric Administration, to con- medication control program to be de- tend benefits for veterans who are de- duct coastal community vulnerability veloped and enforced by an independent termined ineligible for the family care- assessments related to ocean acidifica- Horseracing Anti-Doping and Medica- giver program, and for other purposes. tion, and for other purposes. tion Control Authority. S. 2246 S. 953 S. 1838 At the request of Mr. MORAN, the At the request of Mr. DAINES, the At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the name of the Senator from Connecticut name of the Senator from Montana names of the Senator from Illinois (Ms. (Mr. MURPHY) was added as a cosponsor (Mr. TESTER) was added as a cosponsor DUCKWORTH) and the Senator from Con- of S. 2246, a bill to amend titles XVIII of S. 953, a bill to designate the facility necticut (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) were added and XIX of the Social Security Act to of the United States Postal Service lo- as cosponsors of S. 1838, a bill to amend provide equal coverage of in vitro spe- cated at 1100 West Kent Avenue in Mis- the Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992, and cific IgE tests and percutaneous tests soula, Montana, as the ‘‘Jeannette for other purposes. for allergies under the Medicare and Rankin Post Office Building’’. S. 1908 Medicaid programs, and for other pur- S. 1508 At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, poses. At the request of Mr. TOOMEY, the the name of the Senator from Nevada S. 2264 name of the Senator from Arkansas (Ms. ROSEN) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Mr. TOOMEY, the (Mr. BOOZMAN) was added as a cospon- of S. 1908, a bill to amend the Richard name of the Senator from Arkansas sor of S. 1508, a bill to amend title 18, B. Russell National School Lunch Act (Mr. BOOZMAN) was added as a cospon- United States Code, to provide en- to improve the efficiency of summer sor of S. 2264, a bill to amend title 18, hanced penalties for convicted mur- meals. United States Code, to require the derers who kill or target America’s S. 1941 impaneling of a new jury if a jury fails public safety officers. At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, the to recommend by unanimous vote a S. 1590 name of the Senator from Pennsyl- sentence for conviction of a crime pun- At the request of Mr. MERKLEY, the vania (Mr. CASEY) was added as a co- ishable by death. name of the Senator from Michigan sponsor of S. 1941, a bill to amend the S. 2282 (Mr. PETERS) was added as a cosponsor Richard B. Russell National School At the request of Ms. SMITH, the of S. 1590, a bill to amend the State De- Lunch Act to establish a permanent, name of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. partment Basic Authorities Act of 1956 nationwide summer electronic benefits CORTEZ MASTO) was added as a cospon- to authorize rewards for thwarting transfer for children program. sor of S. 2282, a bill to amend the wildlife trafficking linked to S. 2028 McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance transnational organized crime, and for At the request of Mr. WICKER, the Act to enable Indian Tribes and trib- other purposes. names of the Senator from North Da- ally designated housing entities to S. 1615 kota (Mr. HOEVEN), the Senator from apply for, receive, and administer At the request of Mr. UDALL, the Arkansas (Mr. BOOZMAN) and the Sen- grants and subgrants under the Con- name of the Senator from Minnesota ator from Georgia (Mr. ISAKSON) were tinuum of Care Program of the Depart- (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) was added as a co- added as cosponsors of S. 2028, a bill to ment of Housing and Urban Develop- sponsor of S. 1615, a bill to amend titles amend the Internal Revenue Code of ment. 10 and 37, United States Code, to pro- 1986 to provide for new markets tax S. 2298 vide compensation and credit for re- credit investments in the Rural Jobs At the request of Mr. TOOMEY, the tired pay purposes for maternity leave Zone. name of the Senator from New Jersey taken by members of the reserve com- S. 2132 (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a cospon- ponents, and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. LANKFORD, the sor of S. 2298, a bill to amend the Clean S. 1652 name of the Senator from Delaware Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol At the request of Mr. CASEY, the (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor mandate for renewable fuel. names of the Senator from Arizona of S. 2132, a bill to promote security S. 2417 (Ms. SINEMA) and the Senator from and provide justice for United States At the request of Mr. KENNEDY, the Missouri (Mr. HAWLEY) were added as victims of international terrorism. name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. cosponsors of S. 1652, a bill to amend S. 2160 ISAKSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to At the request of Mr. SCOTT of South 2417, a bill to provide for payment of provide for a refundable adoption tax Carolina, the name of the Senator from proceeds from savings bonds to a State credit. Arizona (Ms. MCSALLY) was added as a with title to such bonds pursuant to S. 1703 cosponsor of S. 2160, a bill to require the judgment of a court. At the request of Mr. YOUNG, the carbon monoxide alarms in certain fed- S. 2434 name of the Senator from North Da- erally assisted housing, and for other At the request of Mr. PETERS, the kota (Mr. CRAMER) was added as a co- purposes. name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:58 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.034 S22OCPT1 S5968 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of cosponsors of S. 2625, a bill to authorize nologies; to the Committee on Health, S. 2434, a bill to establish the National the admission of a limited number of Education, Labor, and Pensions. Criminal Justice Commission. Kurdish Syrians and other Syrian part- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask S. 2461 ners as special immigrants, and for unanimous consent that the text of the At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the other purposes. bill be printed in the RECORD. name of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. S. 2641 There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in ROSEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mr. RISCH, the 2461, a bill to designate a portion of the names of the Senator from New Hamp- the RECORD, as follows: S. 2659 Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wil- shire (Mrs. SHAHEEN), the Senator from derness. Virginia (Mr. KAINE) and the Senator Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives of the United States of America in from Illinois (Mr. DURBIN) were added S. 2485 Congress assembled, as cosponsors of S. 2641, a bill to pro- At the request of Mr. PETERS, the SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. name of the Senator from Vermont mote United States national security This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Investing in (Mr. SANDERS) was added as a cospon- and prevent the resurgence of ISIS, and Tomorrow’s Workforce Act of 2019’’. sor of S. 2485, a bill to prohibit Federal for other purposes. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. agencies from using Government funds S. 2654 Congress makes the following findings: (1) In 2014, the United States spent just 0.1 to pay for expenses at lodging estab- At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, lishments that are owned by or employ percent of the Nation’s Gross Domestic Prod- the names of the Senator from Hawaii uct on labor market policies, less than half certain public officials or their rel- (Ms. HIRONO) and the Senator from of what the United States spent on labor atives. Massachusetts (Mr. MARKEY) were market policies 30 years ago. S. 2539 added as cosponsors of S. 2654, a bill to (2) The number of workers receiving feder- At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the prohibit the obligation or expenditure ally supported training has declined in the name of the Senator from Tennessee of Federal funds for certain agreements past 3 decades as advances in technology have simultaneously shifted labor market (Mrs. BLACKBURN) was added as a co- relating to the 46th G7 Summit, and for other purposes. demand over time. sponsor of S. 2539, a bill to modify and (3) As much as 47 percent of all jobs in the reauthorize the Tibetan Policy Act of S.J. RES. 56 United States are at risk of being replaced 2002, and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the by automation technology, and job losses S. 2546 names of the Senator from New Mexico from automation are more likely to impact At the request of Ms. MURKOWSKI, the (Mr. UDALL) and the Senator from New workers making less than $40,000 annually. name of the Senator from Arizona (Ms. Mexico (Mr. HEINRICH) were added as (4) Strong Federal investment in expanding training services for workers whose jobs may SINEMA) was added as a cosponsor of S. cosponsors of S.J. Res. 56, a joint reso- be lost due to automation could prepare the 2546, a bill to amend the Employee Re- lution providing for congressional dis- United States workforce to better adapt to tirement Income Security Act of 1974 approval under chapter 8 of title 5, changes in the labor market and enter into to require a group health plan or United States Code, of the rule sub- skilled positions in technologically-oriented health insurance coverage offered in mitted by the Department of Edu- occupations and industries. connection with such a plan to provide cation relating to ‘‘Borrower Defense (5) A focus on preparing the workforce of an exceptions process for any medica- Institutional Accountability’’. the United States for jobs that utilize ad- vanced technologies could grow wages, in- tion step therapy protocol, and for S. RES. 274 other purposes. crease economic productivity, and boost the At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the competitiveness of the United States. S. 2570 name of the Senator from Delaware SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. At the request of Ms. SINEMA, the (Mr. CARPER) was added as a cosponsor In this Act: names of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. of S. Res. 274, a resolution expressing (1) AUTOMATION.—The term ‘‘automation’’ ROBERTS) and the Senator from Cali- solidarity with Falun Gong practi- means a device, process, or system that func- fornia (Ms. HARRIS) were added as co- tioners who have lost lives, freedoms, tions without continuous input from an op- sponsors of S. 2570, a bill to award a and other rights for adhering to their erator, including— beliefs and practices, and condemning (A) advanced technologies, such as— Congressional Gold Medal to Greg (i) data collection, classification proc- LeMond in recognition of his service to the practice of non-consenting organ essing, and analytics; and the United States as an athlete, activ- harvesting, and for other purposes. (ii) 3-D printing, digital design and simula- ist, role model, and community leader. S. RES. 297 tion, and digital manufacturing; S. 2610 At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the (B) robotics, including collaborative robot- ics, and worker augmentation technology; At the request of Ms. MURKOWSKI, the name of the Senator from Delaware (C) autonomous vehicle technology; or (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor name of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. (D) autonomous machinery technology. SULLIVAN) was added as a cosponsor of of S. Res. 297, a resolution commending (2) DISLOCATED WORKER.—The term ‘‘dis- S. 2610, a bill to reauthorize certain the Inter-American Foundation (IAF) located worker’’ has the meaning given the programs under the Office of Indian on the occasion of its 50th anniversary term in section 3 of the Workforce Innova- Energy Policy and Programs of the De- for its significant accomplishments tion and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102). partment of Energy, and for other pur- and contributions to the economic and (3) IN-DEMAND INDUSTRY SECTOR OR OCCUPA- poses. social development of the Americas. TION.—The term ‘‘in-demand industry sector or occupation’’ has the meaning given the S. 2618 S. RES. 318 term in section 3 of that Act. At the request of Mr. PAUL, the At the request of Mr. RISCH, the (4) INTEGRATED EDUCATION AND TRAINING.— names of the Senator from Colorado name of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. The term ‘‘integrated education and train- (Mr. GARDNER) and the Senator from ROSEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. ing’’ has the meaning given the term in sec- Wyoming (Mr. ENZI) were added as co- Res. 318, a resolution to support the tion 203 of that Act (29 U.S.C. 3272). sponsors of S. 2618, a bill to strengthen Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuber- (5) ELIGIBLE PARTNERSHIP.—The term ‘‘eli- employee cost savings suggestions pro- culosis and Malaria, and the Sixth Re- gible partnership’’ means an industry or sec- grams within the Federal Government. plenishment. tor partnership, as defined in section 3 of that Act, except that— S. 2625 f (A) for purposes of applying paragraph At the request of Mr. WARNER, the (26)(A)(iii) of that section, the term ‘‘institu- names of the Senator from Connecticut STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED tion of higher education’’ has the meaning (Mr. BLUMENTHAL), the Senator from BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS given the term in section 101 of the Higher Maryland (Mr. VAN HOLLEN), the Sen- By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001); and (B) the partnership shall include, in addi- ator from Minnesota (Ms. KLOBUCHAR), JONES, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, and Ms. tion to the representatives described in the Senator from Illinois (Ms. CORTEZ MASTO): clauses (i) through (iii) of paragraph (26)(A) DUCKWORTH), the Senator from Maine S. 2659. A bill to address the needs of of that section, representatives of— (Mr. KING) and the Senator from New workers in industries likely to be im- (i) a State workforce development board or York (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) were added as pacted by rapidly evolving tech- a local workforce development board; and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:58 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.036 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5969 (ii) an economic development organization. paid sick leave, paid family and medical Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (6) LOCAL AND STATE WORKFORCE DEVELOP- leave, or a retirement plan, on the ability of (29 U.S.C. 3102(23)); MENT BOARDS.—The terms ‘‘local workforce the workers to access job training and re- (2) eligible partnerships— development board’’ and ‘‘State workforce lated higher-skilled positions; and (A) with a plan to provide incumbent work- development board’’ have the meanings (F) how reduced Federal funding for job er training— given the terms ‘‘local board’’ and ‘‘State training programs has impacted the ability (i) to assist workers in obtaining the skills board’’, respectively, in section 3 of the of State and local governments, employers, necessary to retain employment or avert Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act labor organizations, and communities to re- layoffs; or (29 U.S.C. 3102). spond to changes in the labor market, in- (ii) that allows a worker working for an (7) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ cluding rapidly evolving technologies. employer to acquire new skills that allow means the Secretary of Labor. (b) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after the worker to obtain a higher-skilled or (8) TRAINING SERVICES.—The term ‘‘train- the date of enactment of this Act, the Comp- higher-paid position with such employer; and ing services’’ means training services de- troller General of the United States shall (B) that partner with local employers that scribed in section 134(c)(3)(D) of that Act (29 prepare and submit to the Secretary of intend to backfill the pre-training positions U.S.C. 3174(c)(3)(D)). Labor and the appropriate committees of of the incumbent workers by hiring new SEC. 4. GAO STUDY ON BARRIERS TO AND OPPOR- Congress a report concerning the results of workers to fill those positions; TUNITIES FOR RETRAINING WORK- the study. (3) eligible partnerships that will provide ERS. SEC. 5. GRANTS TO IMPROVE TRAINING FOR workers with a transportation stipend, paid (a) STUDY.— WORKERS IMPACTED BY AUTOMA- sick leave, paid family and medical leave, ac- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Comptroller General TION. cess to child care services, or other employ- of the United States, in coordination with (a) GRANTS AUTHORIZED.— ment benefits; or the Secretary of Labor, shall conduct a (1) IN GENERAL.—From the amounts appro- (4) eligible partnerships with a plan to de- study of the barriers to providing, and oppor- priated under subsection (g) and beginning velop a shared training curriculum that can tunities for improving, training for workers not later than 1 year after receiving the re- be used across local and regional networks of in industries that have, or are likely to have, port by the Comptroller General of the employers and training providers. high rates of job loss due to automation. United States under section 4(b), the Sec- (d) USE OF FUNDS.—An eligible partnership (2) CONTENTS.—In conducting the study, retary of Labor shall award grants, on a that receives a grant under this section shall the Comptroller General shall study— competitive basis, to eligible partnerships to use the grant funds for 1 or more of the fol- (A) considerations impacting, and strate- support demonstration and pilot projects re- lowing: gies to improve data collection with respect lating to the training needs of workers who (1) Providing training services under the to, the workforce in industries with high are, or are likely to become, dislocated demonstration or pilot project, which may rates of job loss or a high likelihood of auto- workers as a result of automation. include training services that prepare work- mation in the United States, including con- (2) DURATION.—A grant awarded under this ers for in-demand industry sectors or occupa- siderations and data collection strategies section shall be for a period not to exceed 4 tions. concerning— years. (2) Providing assistance for employers in (i) industries and occupations most likely (3) USE OF REPORT.—The Secretary shall developing a staff position for an individual to be impacted by automation, including— use the report prepared the Comptroller Gen- who will be responsible for supporting train- (I) the geographical location of those in- eral under section 4(b) to inform the grant ing services provided under the grant. dustries and occupations; program carried out under this section. (3) Purchasing equipment or technology (II) the annual average wages of those oc- (b) APPLICATIONS.— necessary for training services provided cupations; and (1) IN GENERAL.—To be eligible to receive a under paragraph (1). (III) demographic data on the race, gender, grant under this section, an eligible partner- (4) Providing job search and other transi- and age of workers in those industries and ship shall submit an application to the Sec- tional assistance to workers in industries occupations; retary at such time, in such manner, and with high rates of job loss. (ii) employer-based training practices in containing such information as the Sec- (5) Providing a training stipend to workers those industries and occupations; retary shall reasonably require. for training services. (iii) the frequency with which employers (2) CONTENTS.—Each application submitted (6) Providing integrated education and provide worker training to address skills under paragraph (1) shall include a descrip- training. needs and react to changes in the labor mar- tion of the demonstration or pilot project to (e) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after an ket; be completed with the grant funds, which de- eligible partnership’s completion of a dem- (iv) projected job losses; and scription shall include— onstration or pilot project supported under (v) labor organization membership rates in (A) a description of the members of the eli- this section, the eligible partnership shall those industries and occupations; gible partnership who will be involved in the prepare and submit to the Secretary a report (B) considerations impacting, and strate- demonstration or pilot program and the regarding— gies to improve data collection with respect services each member will provide; (1) the number of workers who received to, the workforce in in-demand industry sec- (B) a description of the training services training services through the demonstration tors and occupations in the United States, that will be available to individuals partici- or pilot project, disaggregated by type of such as advanced manufacturing, informa- pating in the demonstration or pilot project, training service and the age, gender, and tion technology, and health care, including which may include— race of the workers; considerations and data collection strategies (i) a plan to train dislocated workers from (2) the number of such workers who suc- concerning— industries likely to be impacted by automa- cessfully transitioned into a new position (i) industry sectors and occupations that tion and transition the workers into region- following completion of the training serv- may emerge or become in-demand industry ally in-demand industry sectors or occupa- ices; sectors or occupations as a result of automa- tions; and (3) the number of individuals who success- tion, including— (ii) a plan to partner with local businesses fully transitioned into an in-demand indus- (I) the geographical location of those in- to retrain, upskill, and re-deploy workers try sector or occupation following comple- dustry sectors and occupations; within an industry as an alternative to lay- tion of the training services; (II) the average annual wages of those oc- offs; (4) annual earnings data for individuals cupations; and (C) a plan to provide workers with tech- who have completed training services (III) demographic data on the race, gender, nology-based skills training, which may in- through the demonstration or pilot project; and age of workers in those occupations; clude training to provide skills related to (5) the percentage of individuals described (ii) the skills and education needed to fill coding, systems engineering, or information in paragraph (4) who are in education or the positions in those industry sectors; technology security, in addition to other training activities, or in employment, during (iii) employer-based training practices in skills; and the second quarter after exit from the train- those industry sectors; (D) a description of the goals that the eli- ing services; (iv) projected job gains; and gible partnership intends to achieve to (6) the percentage of individuals described (v) labor organization membership rates in upskill workers and prepare them for in-de- in paragraph (4) who are in education or those industries and occupations; mand industry sectors or occupations. training activities, or in employment, during (C) barriers to, and opportunities for, re- (c) PRIORITIES.—In awarding grants under the fourth quarter after exit from the train- training workers in industries that have a this section, the Secretary shall give pri- ing services; and high likelihood of being impacted by auto- ority to— (7) any practices used by the partnership mation; (1) eligible partnerships that are located in that should be considered best practices with (D) the impact of the geographical location an area with a high concentration of— respect to training workers in industries of workers and their access to transportation (A) industries with a higher likelihood of that have, or are expected to have, high on the ability of the workers to access job being impacted by automation; or rates of job loss as a result of automation. training and related higher-skilled positions; (B) industries included in in-demand indus- (f) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.—An eligible (E) the impact of workers’ access to other try sectors, as determined under subpara- partnership that receives a grant under this benefits and services, including child care, graphs (A)(i) and (B) of section 3(23) of the section shall use the grant funds in a manner

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:58 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.038 S22OCPT1 S5970 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 that is consistent with the labor standards face to apply for college and financial simplify the FAFSA. The witnesses and protections described in section 181 of aid. stopped for a moment, they looked at the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity She describes the FAFSA as ‘‘being a one another, and said: We don’t have to Act (29 U.S.C. 3241) and nondiscrimination huge impediment . . . to students write you four letters because we all provisions described in section 188 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 3248). raised in poverty to even attend col- agree on how to fix the FAFSA. We can (g) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— lege.’’ write you one letter, and they did. There are authorized to be appropriated to Janet continued, saying: ‘‘But a few So Senator MICHAEL BENNET, a carry out this section such sums as may be years ago, a different hurdle became Democratic member who was on the necessary for the first 5 full fiscal years after evident.’’ She was referring to some- committee at the time, said: Well, if the date of submittal of the report under sec- thing called verification. that is true and if there is that much tion 4(b). She told the story of an excellent agreement, then why don’t we do what SEC. 6. EXPANSION OF WORKER TRAINING SERV- student who began classes at Middle you recommend? ICES. Tennessee State University, but 6 I mean, how many times do we go (a) ADULT AND DISLOCATED WORKER EM- PLOYMENT AND TRAINING.—Section weeks into her fall semester, her home to Tennessee or Arizona and Ala- 134(d)(1)(A) of the Workforce Innovation and FAFSA was flagged for verification—a bama and explain something and peo- Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3174(d)(1)(A)) is complicated process that stops Pell ple say: Well, then why don’t you do it? amended— grant payments while a student and This is a case of, well, then why don’t (1) in clause (xi), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the their families scramble to submit their we do it, and Senator JONES and I are end; Federal tax information or prove they here to ask that question and rec- (2) in clause (xii), by striking the period didn’t have to file taxes. ommend that we do. and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and ‘‘Our student had to drop out of So we started talking with other (3) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(xiii) training programs for individuals school as she lost funding,’’ Janet said. Senators, students, college administra- who are, or are likely to become, dislocated ‘‘There has to be a better way.’’ tors, other experts about how to sim- workers as a result of automation, including Well, today Senator JONES and I are plify the FAFSA. activities that prepare the individuals for oc- suggesting a better way. We call it the In 2015, Senator BENNET and I—now, cupations in the technology sector.’’. FAFSA Simplification Act, to give stu- listen to this list—along with Senator (b) NATIONAL DISLOCATED WORKER dents a better, simpler way to apply for BOOKER, Senator BURR, Senator KING, GRANTS.—Section 170 of the Workforce Inno- financial aid. Senators ENZI, WARNER, and ISAKSON, vation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3225) is Every year, nearly 20 million fami- introduced bipartisan legislation that amended— (1) in subsection (b)(1)(A), by inserting ‘‘ad- lies, as I said, fill out the FAFSA to would reduce the number of FAFSA vances in automation technology,’’ before apply for Federal student aid, includ- questions to two questions. ‘‘plant closures,’’; and ing 400,000 families in Tennessee. After discussions with college admin- (2) by adding at the end the following: A volunteer mentor with Tennessee istrators and States, we realized we ‘‘(e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— Promise, which is our State’s program needed to keep some questions or In addition to any funds reserved under sec- that provides 2 years of free commu- States and schools would have to cre- tion 132(a)(2)(A) to carry out this section, nity college, told me that the FAFSA ate their own additional forms that there are authorized to be appropriated to has a ‘‘chilling effect’’ on students and students would need to fill out. carry out this section $40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024.’’. on parents. Over the last 4 years, we have im- Former Tennessee Governor Bill proved that legislation. We now believe By Mr. ALEXANDER (for himself Haslam told me that Tennessee has the that what Senator JONES and I are pro- and Mr. JONES): highest rate for filling out the posing will permit us to move forward S. 2667. A bill to amend the Higher FAFSA—more students fill it out than with bipartisan legislation that would Education Act of 1965 to make it easier in any other State by percentage—but reduce the FAFSA to between 18 and 30 to apply for Federal student aid, to it is still the single biggest impediment questions. That is the legislation we make that aid predictable, to amend to more students enrolling in Ten- have introduced today. This is one the Federal Pell Grant program, and nessee Promise, which gives them a more step to make it easier for fami- for other purposes; to the Committee free community college tuition. lies to fill out the FAFSA. on Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- The FAFSA Simplification Act will In President Obama’s administration, sions. make it easier for families to apply for with the encouragement of our com- Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam President, Federal student aid by doing three mittee, families were allowed to use the Senator from Alabama will be here things. the tax information from the previous shortly. I will go ahead and make my First, it reduces the number of ques- year so they could apply to colleges in remarks, and then he can add his. tions on the FAFSA from 108 to 17 to 30 the fall rather than have to wait until I ask unanimous consent that I may questions. the spring. be able to use a piece of demonstrative Second, it will greatly reduce the Second, the Trump administration evidence as a part of my remarks. need for the burdensome verification I has put the FAFSA application on a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without discussed, the process that caused phone app. I was at Sevier County High objection, it is so ordered. Janet’s student to drop out of school. School last November, and I saw stu- Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, East Tennessee State University said dents zipping through the FAFSA on about 20 million Americans know what that one-third of its applicants, ap- their iPhones. this is. This is the FAFSA. This is the proximately 10,000 students, are se- Third, last year’s Senate passed bi- form that about 20 million Americans lected each year for verification. partisan legislation that Senator MUR- fill out every year in order to qualify Third, this legislation will allow stu- RAY of Washington and I introduced for the Pell grant and the student loan dents to find out as early as eighth that allows students to answer up to 22 they might use to go to college—20 mil- grade how much Pell grant funding questions on the current FAFSA with lion Americans. they may be eligible for so students just 1 click, and that will stop requir- About 400,000 Tennesseans fill this can start to plan for college sooner. ing students to give the same informa- out every year, and what Senator This result has been 5 years in the tion to the Federal Government twice. JONES and I propose to do is to reduce making. I can’t tell you the number of parents the 108 questions that are filled out on- In 2014, at a hearing before our Sen- and grandparents who said to me: Why line to between 17 and 30 as a way of ate Education Committee, witnesses do I have to give the same information making it simpler and easier for 20 mil- testified that the vast majority of to the Federal Government twice in lion American families and their chil- questions on the FAFSA are unneces- order to apply for a student loan or a dren to go to college. sary. Pell grant? Last month, I received a letter from I asked if the four witnesses, who The answer is, you shouldn’t have to. Janet who volunteers with low-income came from many different directions, This would dramatically decrease the students in Nashville and has seen the would each write a letter to the com- number of students selected for verifi- challenges students and their families mittee recommending how they would cation.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:58 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.038 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5971 In conclusion, that third step, along this is a first great step in this Con- graduated in 2018 in my home State of with the bill Senator JONES and I have gress to really have honed this down Alabama’s 4-year public and private introduced today, is part of the pack- over the years. We are now going to colleges had an average of just under age I introduced last month to perma- ease the burden. We are going to reduce $30,000 in student loan debt. It also nently fund historically Black colleges the number and ease the burden for found that more than half of our col- and universities and other minority- verification and make it easier for lege seniors are graduating with debt. serving institutions, provide Pell folks to start looking at it ahead of Simplifying this FAFSA form can get grants for prisoners, and allow Pell time. money in their hands. It can get money grants to be used for short-term pro- I appreciate Senator ALEXANDER’s that is badly needed. As I go around grams. comments about the fact that this my State, I talk to people all the time, This legislation, which includes our ought to be able to be done this year. and they know that not every kid is bill to simplify the FAFSA, can and This bill is a wonderful first step in a going to college, not every kid needs a should pass the Senate and the House process that hopefully we can get 4-year college degree to do well to be- this year so it can be signed into law across that finish line by the end of the come part of that middle class. But for by the President. year. those who want to go, for those who By reducing the number of questions Graduating with debt—especially sig- have the aptitude to go, for those who on the FAFSA, reducing the need for nificant debt—can force graduates to desire to go and get that 4-year or even verification, and allowing students to put off other major life steps, like buy- 2-year college degree, college aid and learn earlier how much aid they may ing a house or a car, having children, financial aid is often vital. qualify for, the FAFSA Simplification getting married, or investing in a busi- Alabama is a relatively poor State. Act will make it simpler and easier for ness as an entrepreneur. The burden of People want their kids to succeed, and students and families to apply for fi- debt can literally change the course of to do so often means a college degree. nancial aid. a young person’s life and guide their The bill that Senator ALEXANDER and I I have some statements of support decisions for decades. have filed today will help do just that. which I would like to read into the Nationwide, only 62 percent of high I hope we can get this across the fin- RECORD, but I will pause at this mo- school seniors completed the FAFSA in ish line. I believe it is going to help ment and give Senator JONES a chance 2018. Senator ALEXANDER’s State of millions and millions of kids, and I to speak, and then I will come back Tennessee, along with Louisiana, Mis- know it will help so many families in after he has finished and ask for the sissippi, and Delaware, had the highest my State and the great State of Ten- floor and discuss these statements of FAFSA completion rate. Alabama nessee. support. ranked right in the middle, about 26th. I thank Senator ALEXANDER for Mr. JONES. Madam President, first The site called NerdWallet—which I working with me on this. I look for- of all, I want to thank deeply my col- find to be a fascinating name for a ward to working with colleagues to get league from Tennessee for the work he site—estimates that the high school this across the finish line. has done not just with me on this bill class of 2018, across this country, left I yield the floor. but over the years. $2.6 billion in Pell grants on the table— The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- This has been such an incredible that is billion with a B—$2.6 billion ator from Tennessee. work in progress, and I am appreciative that was available to put kids through Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, of all of that work that has gone on. I school, and it was left on the table. Senator JONES made a very important am honored today to be part of this bill Form Your Future reports that stu- point, not only about Alabama, but we are introducing that I believe is so dents missed out on $24 billion in total really about every State. important to so many families around aid annually. It also reports that 92 The Pell grant that we are talking the country and particularly in our percent of low-income households will about is money you don’t have to pay States of Tennessee and Alabama. receive grants and 85 percent of stu- back. This is not a student loan that Anyone who has applied to college or dents have a chance to receive finan- you lay awake at night worrying helped someone through the process is cial aid. about. all too familiar with that dreaded The Department of Education’s Fed- Forty percent of our college students FAFSA form. eral Student Aid staff shared that, in this country go to community col- As a father with three kids who have from October 1, 2018, through May 31 of leges, 2-year colleges. The average tui- gone off to college, I can tell you it 2019, there were nearly half a million tion at community colleges in America just doesn’t get any easier. In fact, the fewer total FAFSA submissions—not is $3,600. The average Pell grant is free application for Federal student aid just high school seniors—in the same $3,600. Just those few facts show that hasn’t gotten any easier for nearly the timeframe the year before—a half a basically 40 percent of those who go to 30 years it has been in existence. million fewer. I think there is a reason college in America can go tuition-free Despite the headaches it can cause, it for that. I think people start, they look or close to tuition-free because of the is so important for students to fill out at it, they see the cumbersome nature availability of the Pell grant. Now, it that FAFSA. It is so important for of it, and they just walk away and do is higher in some States and lower in families to have that FAFSA form. It something else. other States, but that is a fact. These is a key to accessing grants, scholar- In Alabama, high school seniors, ac- are not loans that you have to pay ships, and loans that can put a college cording to the information I have, left back. These are grants that basically education within reach. $57.5 million in grant monies on the say that, if you want 2 years of college Far too often, as Senator ALEXANDER table—grant monies, not loan and debt, past high school, you can have it. said, it can intimidate people from but grant monies on the table, $57 mil- In States like Tennessee and an in- even starting it. Also, once they get lion, and only 49.9 percent of the creasing number of other States, the the letter asking for an audit, they just State’s seniors filled out the form. State government is stepping up to stop. Alabama students might be surprised say: Well, if the Pell grant doesn’t Currently, the FAFSA is over 10 to learn that they could be eligible for quite cover your tuition, we will cover pages long. Often when I am back in Federal financial aid, including Pell the rest of it, so it is tuition-free. Alabama, I say it is almost like filling grants that can provide up to $6,100 a It is important for us to say to the out tax returns for Apple Computer or year. Not only does the FAFSA help American people—to parents, grand- IBM or one of the big corporations. It identify what Federal loans and grants parents, and students—that: If you has 108 questions. That is why I have a student could receive, but it can also want to go to college, you can; and tui- been very fortunate and honored to lead to college specific or Statewide tion is probably free or about free, but partner with Senator ALEXANDER to scholarships. first, you have to fill out this 108 ques- simplify this FAFSA form to between The student loan debt that today’s tion FAFSA. That is the problem. 17 to 30 questions. graduates face is profound. According A president of a community college As he said just a moment ago, this to The Institute for College Access and in Memphis that has almost all Afri- has been 5 years in the making, but Success, college student seniors who can-American students told me he

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:58 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G22OC6.048 S22OCPT1 S5972 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 thinks he loses 1,500 students a semes- dating questions, and discourage their nized that, and we adjusted our posi- ter because of the complexity of the students from going to college? Why tion. Then Senator JONES, who is a new FAFSA. At the other end of the State, would we do that? We shouldn’t. member of our committee, stepped up the President of East Tennessee State Executive director of Alabama Pos- and said he wanted to be a part of it, so University says that 10,000 of his stu- sible, Kristina Scott, said: ‘‘With the now, we are ready to go. dents get their classes interrupted by FAFSA Simplification Act implemen- Chairman BOBBY SCOTT, chairman of the so-called verification process. We tation of simple, clear Pell Grant look the House Education Committee, intro- would fix almost all those problems up tables, we will be able to talk with duced a bill that would simplify the with this bill. students beginning in middle school FAFSA just last week. It is not the I am glad that Senator JONES has about what aid for which they should same as our bill, but it heads in the stepped up and so many other Senators be eligible and how to access it by com- same direction. are agreeable to this. I hope we can an- pleting a shorter, simplified FAFSA. I think every single Member of this swer the question that people ask me These two changes can shift the con- body wants to help students, especially when I go home: Okay. Why don’t you versation about postsecondary edu- low-income students, have an oppor- do it? cation from ‘if’ to ‘when’ for low-in- tunity to attend college if they want We should do it. We have been work- come and first-generation college- to. We have everything in place for ing on it for 5 years—whether it is Sen- going students and their families.’’ them to do it, yet we have created this ator BENNET who introduced the first How many times do we hear it said single barrier—this 108-question form— bill with me and a number of others or that—particularly in low-income fami- with unnecessary, needless questions whether it is Senator MURRAY who in- lies—parents, grandparents, and others and a verification process in the middle troduced with me the bill that passed discourage the students from going to of the semester that would yank your the Senate last year that said that, in college because they are afraid it will money and cause you to drop out of one click, you can answer the tax ques- mean a lot of debt that they will never school. We can change that this year. If tions and you don’t have to give that be able to pay back. They can’t imag- we will do it, we have bipartisan sup- information to the government twice. ine how they can handle this. This bill port in the Senate, and the President We can do that this year, and 20 mil- and all that goes with it will allow con- will sign it. I hope it is law by the be- lion American families will be grateful. versations to begin with middle school ginning of next year. Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- students, including low-income stu- There being no objection, the mate- sent that statements of support be dents, and say: You may be in the rial was ordered to be printed in the printed in the RECORD following my re- eighth grade or the seventh grade or a RECORD, as follows: marks. freshman in high school, but you can STATE OF TENNESSEE, HIGHER EDU- I will just summarize some of them begin thinking now about at least 2 CATION COMMISSION, STUDENT AS- quickly. more years of college after high school SISTANCE CORPORATION, Justin Draeger, president of the Na- Nashville, TN, October 21, 2019. tional Association of Student Finan- that are essentially tuition free, and it is simple to do because of the simpler Hon. LAMAR ALEXANDER, cial Aid Administrators, said: ‘‘In Chairman, Senate Health, Education, Labor & short, this bill makes the process of ap- FAFSA. Pensions Committee. plying for student aid much easier for Mike Krause, director of the Ten- Hon. DOUG JONES, all students, but the biggest positive nessee Higher Education Commission, Member, Senate Health, Education, Labor & impact will be for our nation’s neediest said: ‘‘For Tennessee, the complexity Pensions Committee. DEAR CHAIRMAN ALEXANDER AND SENATOR students.’’ I would like to thank Justin of the FAFSA presents a barrier for JONES: The Tennessee Higher Education and his association of financial aid ex- students attempting to enroll in Ten- nessee Promise, Tennessee Reconnect, Commission and Tennessee Student Assist- perts for working with us because the ance Corporation write to express apprecia- first bill we introduced didn’t take into and other financial aid programs like tion and strong support for the FAFSA Sim- consideration a number of points that the HOPE Access Grant. . . . Simpli- plification Act of 2019. it should have. The administrators fying the FAFSA would improve col- The Free Application for Federal Student pointed them out to us, and so we be- lege access for students in Tennessee Aid (FAFSA) is the way nearly 20 million lieve we have come up with a set of so- by allowing the federal government Americans access federal, state, and institu- and our state to better target financial tion based financial aid to attend college lutions that meets those needs and has each year. However, the complexity of the their support. aid to the neediest students.’’ Now, what he is saying is that this form and chilling effect of the verification The National College Access Network process is one of the biggest barriers for our Executive Director Kim Cook said: complicated form is a barrier to free most vulnerable students to enter a postsec- ‘‘[Our organization] has long advocated college for students of all ages in Ten- ondary institution. for a streamlined FAFSA to lessen one nessee. They have to fill this out first. For Tennessee, the complexity of the of the barriers faced by many first-gen- If they are discouraged from doing it, FAFSA presents a barrier for students at- eration students going to college. By they don’t go to college. tempting to enroll in Tennessee Promise, combining this simpler FAFSA with a Barbara Duffield, executive director Tennessee Reconnect, and other financial aid programs like the HOPE Access Grant. In Pell Grant look-up table, we can show of School House Connection, which helps homeless and foster care chil- the 2018–19 school year, over 400,000 Ten- students, early in their decision-mak- nesseans submitted a FAFSA, and that infor- ing process, that there is money to dren, had this to say: ‘‘The FAFSA mation was the cornerstone to access both help them complete college.’’ Simplification Act removes barriers to state and federal aid. Simplifying the Stacey Lightfoot testified before our financial aid for some of our Nation’s FAFSA would improve college access for stu- committee. She is vice president of col- most vulnerable youth—those who ex- dents in Tennessee by allowing the federal lege and career success at the Public perience homelessness or foster care.’’ government and our state to better target fi- Education Foundation of Chattanooga: This has been a good exercise in the nancial aid to the neediest students. In par- ‘‘The FAFSA is even more complex for United States Senate. We have had tes- ticular, Tennessee sees great value for our families, especially those from under- timony before our committee. Our wit- State in the FAFSA Simplification Act based on four key aspects: served backgrounds, who get lost an- nesses told us what to do. Senator BEN- 1. Statewide efforts to promote FAFSA swering over 100 questions on the form. NET and I, and a group of others who completion and college enrollment thrive on [This] proposal to simplify the FAFSA were on the committee at that time, simple messages. The new simple Pell Grant is long overdue and has been thought- said: Okay. Let’s do it. formula will allow statewide college access fully created to ensure better access to We got advice from the financial aid messaging campaigns to inform students and college by eliminating unnecessary and officers who said: Wait a minute. You families about how much Pell Grant they irrelevant questions. The new bill didn’t think about this and that. For will likely be eligible to receive based on a example, if you cut it down to two table or simple calculator. takes the most intimidating aspect of 2. Tennessee and its public institutions de- the college process away from stu- questions, then Arizona and Tennessee pend on the Needs Analysis formula to annu- dents.’’ are going to have to ask more ques- ally award over $400 million in State appro- Why would we cause 20 million fami- tions in order to do the State grant priated student financial aid. By continuing lies to answer unnecessary and intimi- programs that they have. So we recog- the availability of this calculation and most

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:33 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G22OC6.049 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5973 of the variables behind it, our State will FAFSA Simplification Act of 2019, a bill that ‘‘FAFSA simplification is an important have the to continue awarding state and in- would create a streamlined financial aid ap- step in the right direction to make the finan- stitutional aid without disruption. plication process, while still giving schools, cial aid process more transparent for stu- 3. FAFSA filing can quickly become chal- states, and scholarship providers enough in- dents and their families,’’ said Lori Vedder, lenging for applicants when sorting through formation to offer financial aid to today’s di- director of the office of financial aid at the difficult financial questions. By relying on verse college-going population. Under this University of Michigan-Flint. ‘‘Allowing our tax information the federal government al- proposal, all students would be able to deter- neediest students to avoid answering unnec- ready has on file, students and families do mine their Pell Grant eligibility through Ad- essary questions when applying for financial not have to find additional information and justed Gross Income (AGI) and household aid would remove barriers that often keep are unlikely to be selected for burdensome size. many students from matriculating. Having verification processes. For far too long, thousands of students an earlier and upfront indication of their eli- 4. The flexibility provided to financial aid who have every intention of attending col- gibility to receive crucial need-based aid, administrators regarding professional judge- lege never enroll, or end up leaving millions such as the federal Pell Grant, will help ment and applicants to file provisionally of financial aid dollars on the table—includ- these students realize they have the ability independent will be transformative for our ing $2.3 billion in Pell Grant dollars annu- to attend and afford college.’’ State’s most vulnerable students. ally—in large part due to the overly complex ‘‘Completing the FAFSA, for as long as I Thank you both for your strong commit- nature of applying for and receiving federal can remember, is a daunting process—one ment to this issue. It is important to enact financial aid. While we have made signifi- that my mother needed help with over 20 this reform which will help us reach our cant progress toward simplifying the process years ago for my sister and me,’’ shared State’s goals. in recent years—through the addition of skip Stacy Lightfoot, vice president of college Sincerely, logic to the Free Application for Federal and career success at the Public Education MIKE KRAUSE. Student Aid (FAFSA) and allowing some in- Foundation of Chattanooga-Hamilton Coun- come data to be imported via the Internal ty. ‘‘Now, the FAFSA is even more complex SUPPORT STATEMENTS Revenue Service’s Data Retrieval Tool, for for families, especially those from under- Justin Dragger, president of the National example—we can do better. served backgrounds, who get lost answering Association of Student Financial Aid Admin- The FAFSA Simplification Act would sig- over 100 questions on the form. Senator Alex- istrators said: ‘‘In short, this bill makes the nificantly reduce the number of questions on ander’s proposal to simplify the FAFSA is process of applying for student aid much the FAFSA—including irrelevant and unnec- long overdue and has been thoughtfully cre- easier for all students, but the biggest posi- essary questions, such as the Selective Serv- ated to ensure better access to college by tive impact will be for our nation’s neediest ice and drug offense-related questions—and eliminating unnecessary and irrelevant ques- students.’’ require students to only answer questions tions. The new bill takes the most intimi- National College Access Network Execu- based on their family income. dating aspect of the college process away for tive Director Kim Cook said: ‘‘NCAN has ‘‘Taking into account feedback from finan- students.’’ long advocated for a streamlined FAFSA to cial aid professionals nationwide, this bill NASFAA and NCAN look forward to work- lessen one of the barriers faced by many takes a commonsense approach to shorten ing with lawmakers as this bill moves first-generation students going to college. the FAFSA application to an extent that through the legislative process. To request By combining this simpler FAFSA with a would not deprive institutions of crucial in- an interview with a NASFAA spokesperson, Pell Grant look-up table, we can show stu- formation needed to appropriately disburse please email Director of Communications dents, early in their decision-making proc- billions of dollars of financial aid to eligible Erin Powers or call (202) 785–6959. To request ess, that there is money to help them com- students,’’ said NASFAA President Justin an interview with an NCAN spokesperson, plete college.’’ please email Communications Manager Kelly Stacy Lightfoot, vice president of college Draeger. ‘‘In short, this bill makes the proc- Mae Ross or call (202) 347–4848 x210. and career success at the Public Education ess of applying for student aid much easier Foundation of Chattanooga-Hamilton Coun- for all students, but the biggest positive im- ABOUT NCAN ty, said: ‘‘The FAFSA is even more complex pact will be for our nation’s neediest stu- The mission of the National College Access for families, especially those from under- dents.’’ Network is to build, strengthen, and em- served backgrounds, who get lost answering ‘‘NCAN has long advocated for a stream- power communities and stakeholders to over 100 questions on the form. [This] pro- lined FAFSA to lessen one of the barriers close equity gaps in postsecondary attain- posal to simplify the FAFSA is long overdue faced by many first-generation students ment for all students. Based in Washington, and has been thoughtfully created to ensure going to college. By combining this simpler D.C., NCAN is a nonprofit membership orga- better access to college by eliminating un- FAFSA with a Pell Grant look-up table, we nization serving over 500 members that necessary and irrelevant questions. The new can show students, early in their decision- touch the lives of more than 2 million stu- bill takes the most intimidating aspect of making process, that there is money to help dents each year. Our members include col- the college process away for students.’’ them complete college,’’ said NCAN Execu- lege access programs, school districts, insti- Executive director of Alabama Possible, tive Director Kim Cook. ‘‘We thank Senators tutions of higher education, and other non- Kristina Scott, said: ‘‘With the FAFSA Sim- Alexander and Jones for championing this profits that are committed to the vision that plification Act implementation of simple, issue and the students we serve.’’ all students have an equitable opportunity clear Pell Grant look up tables, we will be A few NASFAA and NCAN members also to achieve social and economic mobility able to talk with students beginning in mid- weighed in on the bill and what it would through higher education. For more informa- dle school about what aid for which they mean for students: tion, please visit www.collegeaccess.org. ‘‘Legislation that makes the process for should be eligible and how to access it by ABOUT NASFAA completing a shorter, simplified FAFSA. accessing financial aid simpler for our stu- The National Association of Student Fi- These two changes can shift the conversa- dents and families is a win,’’ said Brenda nancial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) is a tion about postsecondary education from ‘if’ Hicks, director of financial aid at South- nonprofit membership organization that rep- to ‘when’ for low-income and first-generation western College in Winfield, Kansas. ‘‘Con- resents more than 28,000 financial aid profes- college-going students and their families.’’ densing eligibility for the Federal Pell Grant Mike Krause, director of the Tennessee to a look-up table places pivotal information sionals at nearly 3,000 colleges, universities, Higher Education Commission: ‘‘For Ten- directly in students’ hands in a concise and and career schools across the country. nessee, the complexity of the FAFSA pre- accessible way. This kind of knowledge could NASFAA member institutions serve nine out sents a barrier for students attempting to make the difference between a student who of every 10 undergraduates in the United enroll in Tennessee Promise, Tennessee Re- feels a college education is out of reach fi- States. Based in Washington, D.C., NASFAA connect, and other financial aid programs nancially and a student who suddenly has is the only national association with a pri- like the HOPE Access Grant . . . Simplifying hope for their future.’’ mary focus on student aid legislation, regu- the FAFSA would improve college access for ‘‘One of the biggest reasons students and latory analysis, and training for financial students in Tennessee by allowing the fed- families don’t complete the FAFSA is that aid administrators. For more information, eral government and our state to better tar- they don’t think they will be eligible for any visit www.nasfaa.org. get financial aid to the neediest students.’’ financial aid. This is true even for Pell-eligi- Barbara Duffield, Executive Director of ble families,’’ said Kristina Scott, executive By Mr. MCCONNELL (for himself, School House Connection, said: ‘‘The FAFSA director of Alabama Possible. ‘‘With the Mr. BURR, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. Simplification Act removes barriers to fi- FAFSA Simplification Act implementation INHOFE, Mr. RISCH, Ms. COLLINS, nancial aid for some of our nation’s most of simple, clear Pell Grant look up tables, we Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. vulnerable youth—those who experience will be able to talk with students beginning ISAKSON, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Ms. homelessness or foster care.’’ in middle school about what aid for which MCSALLY, Mr. BLUNT, Mrs. CAP- they should be eligible and how to access it NASFAA, NATIONAL COLLEGE ACCESS NET- by completing a shorter, simplified FAFSA. ITO, Mr. CRUZ, and Mr. WICKER): WORK RELEASE STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR These two changes can shift the conversa- S.J. Res. 59. A joint resolution ex- BIPARTISAN FAFSA SIMPLIFICATION ACT tion about postsecondary education from ‘if’ pressing the sense of Congress on the Sens. Lamar Alexander (R–Tenn.) and to ‘when’ for low-income and first-generation precipitous withdrawal of United Doug Jones (D–Ala.) today introduced the college-going students and their families.’’ States Armed Forces from Syria and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:33 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.053 S22OCPT1 S5974 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 Afghanistan, and Turkey’s unprovoked tween Turkish and Kurdish forces in north- Whereas French Roman Catholic mission- incursion into Syria; read the first eastern Syria; aries converted many of the Montagnards in time. (5) calls upon the United States Govern- the 19th century and American Protestant Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ment to continue supporting liberated Syr- missionaries subsequently converted many ask unanimous consent that the text of ian Kurdish and Arab communities in north- to various Protestant sects; east Syria through humanitarian support, Whereas, during the 1960s, the United the bill be printed in the RECORD. including those displaced or otherwise af- There being no objection, the text of States Mission in Saigon, the Central Intel- fected by ongoing violence in Syria, and ligence Agency (CIA), and United States the bill was ordered to be printed in calls upon other nations to increase support Army Special Forces, also known as the the RECORD, as follows: to stabilization efforts in northeastern Green Berets, trained the Montagnards in S.J. RES. 59 Syria; unconventional warfare; Whereas the Islamic State of Iraq and al (6) strongly opposes any abandonment of Whereas an estimated 61,000 Montagnards, Sham, better known by its acronym ISIS, our Kurdish and Arab partners in Syria; out of an estimated population of 1,000,000, flourished in the chaos unleashed by the civil (7) calls for a halt to the withdrawal of fought alongside the United States and the war in Syria and at one point controlled ex- United States Armed Forces from Syria Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) tensive territory in Iraq and Syria; where practical, and calls for the continued forces against the North Vietnamese Army Whereas ISIS murdered thousands of inno- use of air power to target ISIS and provide and the Viet Cong; cent civilians, including Americans, and protection of ethnic and religious minorities Whereas the Central Intelligence Agency, sought to ethnically cleanse the territory it in northeastern Syria; United States Special Forces, and the controlled of religious minorities; (8) expresses support for a continued Montagnards cooperated on the Village De- Whereas the Kurdish-led Syrian Demo- United States military presence in Iraq, fense Program, a forerunner to the War’s along with efforts to help Iraqi forces control cratic Forces, which is composed of Kurdish Strategic Hamlet Program, and an estimated their border, protect their sovereignty, and and Arab fighters, remains an essential 43,000 Montagnards were organized into ‘‘Ci- counter ISIS; United States partner in the successful cam- vilian Irregular Defense Groups’’ (CIDGs) to (9) recognizes the continuing threat to paign to destroy ISIS’ so-called ‘‘caliphate’’; provide protection for the areas around the United States and United States allies posed Whereas, backed by the United States and CIDGs’ operational bases; by al Qaeda and ISIS, which maintain an United States allies, the Syrian Democratic Whereas, at its peak, the CIDGs had ap- ability to operate in Syria and Afghanistan; Forces liberated millions of Syrians from proximately 50 operational bases, with each (10) warns that a precipitous withdrawal of ISIS’ terrorist regime, and sustained ap- base containing a contingent of two United United States forces from the ongoing fight proximately 11,000 casualties in the fight; States Army officers and ten enlisted men, against these groups, without effective, Whereas ISIS, al Qaeda, and their affiliates and an ARVN unit of the same size, and each countervailing efforts to secure gains in have proven resilient and have regrouped base trained 200 to 700 Montagnards, or when the United States and its partners have Syria and Afghanistan, could allow terror- ists to regroup, destabilize critical regions, ‘‘strikers’’; withdrawn from the fight against them; Whereas another 18,000 Montagnards were Whereas Turkey’s unprovoked incursion and create vacuums that could be filled by Iran or Russia, to the detriment of United reportedly enlisted into mobile strike forces, into northeastern Syria, which began on Oc- and various historical accounts describe a tober 9, 2019, has displaced more than 166,000 States interests and those of our allies; (11) recognizes that an unbroken chain of strong bond between the United States Spe- civilians, according to the United Nations cial Forces and the Montagnards, in contrast High Commissioner on Refugees, and dozens Iranian-controlled territory across Syria poses a significant threat to Israel; to Vietnamese Special Forces and ARVN of civilians have been killed on both sides; troops; Whereas, as a result of Turkey’s incursion (12) reiterates support for international diplomatic efforts to facilitate peaceful, ne- Whereas the lives of thousands of members into northeastern Syria and the withdrawal of the United States Armed Forces were of United States Armed Forces, the Syrian gotiated resolutions to the ongoing conflicts in Syria and Afghanistan on terms that re- saved as a result of the heroic actions of the Democratic Forces have turned to Russia Montagnards, who fought loyally and brave- and the brutal Assad regime for support, spect the rights of innocent civilians and deny safe havens to terrorists; ly alongside United States Special Forces in while more than a hundred ISIS-affiliated the Vietnam War; detainees have escaped from detention facili- (13) encourages close collaboration be- tween the executive branch and the legisla- Whereas, after the fall of the Republic of ties; and Vietnam in 1975, thousands of Montagnards Whereas the Assad regime is responsible tive branch to ensure continuing strong, bi- fled across the border into Cambodia to es- for murdering at least 500,000 civilians and partisan support for United States military cape persecution; displacing at least 12,000,000 Syrians, or operations in Syria and Afghanistan; and Whereas the Government of the reunified roughly half the country’s population at the (14) calls upon the President to certify Vietnamese nation, renamed the Socialist time that the civil war began in 2011, and the whether conditions have been met for the en- Republic of Vietnam, deeply distrusted the regime’s return to northeastern Syria during defeat of al Qaeda and ISIS before ini- Montagnards who had sided with the United through its new partnership with the Syrian tiating any further significant withdrawal of States and ARVN forces and subjected them Democratic Forces will allow the regime to United States forces from the region. to imprisonment and various forms of dis- extend its murderous campaign and again f crimination and oppression after the Viet- subjugate the Kurdish, Sunni Arab, and reli- nam War ended; gious minorities of northeastern Syria: Now, SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS therefore, be it Whereas, after the Vietnam War, the Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep- United States Government resettled large numbers of Montagnards, mostly in North resentatives of the United States of America in SENATE RESOLUTION 369—RECOG- Congress assembled, That Congress— Carolina, and an estimated several thousand NIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF Montagnards currently reside in North Caro- (1) condemns in the strongest terms the THE MONTAGNARD INDIGENOUS Government of Turkey’s escalating hos- lina, which is the largest population of tilities against Kurdish partners of the TRIBESPEOPLE OF THE CEN- Montagnards residing outside of Vietnam; United States in Syria, while recognizing the TRAL HIGHLANDS OF VIETNAM Whereas the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Government of Turkey’s legitimate humani- TO THE UNITED STATES ARMED currently remains a one-party state, ruled tarian, economic, and security concerns FORCES DURING THE VIETNAM and controlled by the Communist Party of emanating from the conflict in Syria; WAR, AND CONDEMNING THE ON- Vietnam (CPV), which continues to restrict (2) calls upon the United States Govern- GOING VIOLATION OF HUMAN freedom of religion, movement, land and ment to pressure the Government of Turkey, property rights, and political expression; RIGHTS BY THE GOVERNMENT Whereas officials of the Government of including through sanctions, to act with re- OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF straint, provide accountability for human Vietnam have forced Montagnards to pub- rights abuses conducted by militias acting in VIETNAM licly denounce their religion, arrested and support of Turkish military operations, and Mr. BURR (for himself and Mr. imprisoned Montagnards who organized pub- curtail its hostilities against United States TILLIS) submitted the following resolu- lic demonstrations, and mistreated partner forces in Syria; tion; which was referred to the Com- Montagnards in detention; Whereas some Montagnard Americans have (3) reiterates United States opposition to mittee on Foreign Relations: the forced repatriation of refugees from complained that Vietnamese authorities ei- third countries into Syria, and calls upon all S. RES. 369 ther have prevented them from visiting Viet- refugee returns to be safe, dignified, and vol- Whereas the Montagnards are an indige- nam or have subjected them to interrogation untary; nous tribespeople living in Vietnam’s Cen- upon re-entering the country on visits; (4) urges the President to rescind his invi- tral Highlands region; Whereas the Department of State’s 2018 tation to the White House to Turkish Presi- Whereas the Montagnards were driven into Country Reports on Human Rights Practices dent Recep Tayyip Erdogan until a more en- the mountains by invading Vietnamese and (‘‘2018 Human Rights Report’’) documents during cease-fire has been established be- Cambodians in the 9th century; that, despite Vietnam’s significant economic

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:58 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.042 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5975 growth, some indigenous and ethnic minor- Whereas students who experience bullying for the 2011 referendum on self-determina- ity communities benefitted little from im- are at an increased risk for poor school ad- tion, through which the people of South proved economic conditions, even though justment, sleep difficulties, anxiety, and de- Sudan overwhelmingly voted for independ- such communities formed a majority of the pression; ence; population in certain areas, including the Whereas National Bullying Prevention Whereas the people and Government of the Northwest and Central Highlands and por- Month was founded in 2006 by the National United States have a deep and abiding inter- tions of the Mekong Delta; Bullying Prevention Center of the PACER est in South Sudan’s political stabilization Whereas the 2018 Human Rights Report Center and has been held during the month and post-conflict development; states that, although Vietnamese law pro- of October each year since; Whereas stability in Sudan is critical to hibits discrimination against ethnic minori- Whereas National Bullying Prevention peace and security in the region, including ties, such social discrimination was long- Month is a nationwide campaign that seeks for South Sudan, and the United States Gov- standing and persistent, notably in the Cen- to educate the public about, and raise aware- ernment remains committed to fostering Su- tral Highlands; ness of, bullying prevention; dan’s peaceful transition, as reflected by the Whereas the 2018 Human Rights Report Whereas individuals, families, schools, passage of Senate Resolution 188 (116th), documents that land rights protesters have school districts, communities, and many which ‘‘encourag[es] a swift transfer of reported regular instances of government au- others have hosted thousands of events to power by the military to a civilian-led polit- thorities physically harassing and intimi- spread the message of National Bullying Pre- ical authority in the Republic of the Sudan’’; dating them at land expropriation sites vention Month; Whereas, since the onset of the civil war in around the country, or arresting local resi- Whereas Unity Day was started by the Na- South Sudan in December 2013, nearly 400,000 dents for ‘‘causing public disorder’’; tional Bullying Prevention Center in October South Sudanese citizens are estimated to Whereas the United States Commission on 2011 and is the signature event of National have been killed, 1,900,000 have been inter- International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) Bullying Prevention Month; nally displaced, and 2,300,000 have fled the references in its 2019 Annual Report (the Whereas Unity Day has been held on the country and registered as refugees; ‘‘2019 USCIRF Report’’) the accounts of third or fourth Wednesday of each October Whereas the Revitalized Agreement on the Montagnards being publicly berated and hu- since 2011 and will be recognized in 2019 on Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of miliated for their affiliation with the unrec- October 23; South Sudan (R-ARCSS) signed on Sep- ognized Evangelical Church of Christ; Whereas the goal of Unity Day is to bring tember 12, 2018 by the political parties of Whereas the 2019 USCIRF Report docu- together youth, parents, educators, busi- South Sudan, affirms the Parties’ commit- ments that one-quarter of prisoners of con- nesses, and community members across the ment to the permanent ceasefire and forbids science were minority religious groups, in- United States to emphasize— human rights violations and restrictions on cluding the Montagnards; (1) a message of uniting for kindness, ac- humanitarian assistance; Whereas the 2019 USCIRF Report estimates ceptance, inclusion, and mutual respect; Whereas the R-ARCSS establishes two that 10,000 individuals in the Central High- (2) that all students deserve to be safe in phases of implementation, a Pre-Transi- lands are refused ID cards, household reg- school, online, and in their communities; tional Period until May 12, 2019, which was istration, and birth certificates by local au- (3) that there is value in celebrating the subsequently extended to November 12, 2019, thorities in retaliation for refusing to re- differences between people; and followed by the establishment of a Revital- nounce their faith; and (4) that compromise and tolerance are im- ized Transitional Government of National Whereas USCIRF has recommended every portant in communication; Unity (RTGoNU) for three years; year since 2002 that Vietnam be designated a Whereas Unity Day has been highlighted Whereas the six-month extension of the Country of Particular Concern (CPC) under on national television shows and in public deadline to form the RTGoNU was granted to the International Religious Freedom Act of service announcements, films, and public allow additional time to complete critical 1998 (Public Law 105–292) due to ‘‘systematic, displays of art and expression; and Pre-Transitional tasks, including agreement ongoing, egregious violations of religious Whereas Unity Day is often celebrated by— on the number and boundaries of states and freedom’’: Now, therefore, be it (1) wearing orange, the official color of important security arrangements; Resolved, That the Senate— Unity Day; Whereas the R-ARCSS stipulates that the (1) recognizes the contributions of the (2) holding student and teacher led discus- signatories will create an enabling political, Montagnards who fought loyally and bravely sions at schools; administrative, operational, and legal envi- with United States Armed Forces during the (3) organizing efforts at community cen- ronment for the delivery of humanitarian as- Vietnam War and who continue to suffer per- ters; and sistance and protection; secution in Vietnam as a result of this rela- (4) expressing support for Unity Day Whereas the people of South Sudan con- tinue to suffer from a humanitarian crisis, tionship; through art, music, dance, and social media: with the United Nations reporting that over (2) condemns ongoing actions by the Gov- Now, therefore, be it 6,300,000 people, more than half the popu- ernment of Vietnam to suppress basic human Resolved, That the Senate— lation, were classified as severely food inse- rights and civil liberties for all its citizens; (1) designates October 2019 as ‘‘National cure at the peak of the lean season in 2019, (3) calls on the Government of Vietnam to Bullying Prevention Month’’; including an estimated 10,000 who faced fam- allow human rights groups access to all re- (2) designates October 23, 2019, as ‘‘Unity ine conditions, and despite slight improve- gions of the country and to end restrictions Day’’; and ments in food security during the harvest, of basic human rights, including the right (3) acknowledges that the prevention of the number of children under age five who for Montagnards to practice their Christian bullying of children should be a national pri- are acutely malnourished is projected to rise faith freely, the right to land and property, ority. to 1,300,000 in early 2020; freedom of movement, the right to retain f Whereas humanitarian organizations are ethnic identity and culture, and access to an providing lifesaving assistance to more than adequate standard of living; and SENATE RESOLUTION 371—RE- 5,300,000 South Sudanese people and are pro- (4) urges the President and Congress to de- AFFIRMING THE SUPPORT OF viding other vital support services such as velop policies that support Montagnards and THE UNITED STATES FOR THE medical care to survivors of sexual violence other marginalized ethnic minority and in- PEOPLE OF THE REPUBLIC OF and facilitating access to education to over digenous populations in Vietnam and reflect SOUTH SUDAN AND CALLING ON 690,000 children; United States interests and commitment to Whereas religious and faith-based organi- upholding human rights and democracy ALL PARTIES TO UPHOLD THEIR zations have played a key role in the peace abroad. COMMITMENTS TO PEACE AND DIALOGUE AS OUTLINED IN THE process and humanitarian response efforts in f 2018 REVITALIZED PEACE AGREE- support of the people of South Sudan; SENATE RESOLUTION 370—DESIG- MENT Whereas at least 112 humanitarian aid NATING OCTOBER 2019 AS ‘‘NA- workers have been killed since the start of Mr. COONS (for himself, Mr. ISAKSON, the conflict in 2013, including at least 15 in TIONAL BULLYING PREVENTION Mr. DURBIN, and Mr. YOUNG) submitted 2018; MONTH’’ AND OCTOBER 23, 2019, the following resolution; which was re- Whereas the United States Department of AS ‘‘UNITY DAY’’ ferred to the Committee on Foreign State 2018 Country Report on Human Rights Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself, Ms. Relations: Practices in South Sudan states that both SMITH, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, and Ms. HAS- the government and opposition forces en- S. RES. 371 SAN) submitted the following resolu- gaged in serious human rights abuses by per- tion; which was referred to the Com- Whereas the United States recognized petrating extrajudicial killings, including South Sudan as a sovereign, independent ethnically based targeted killings of civil- mittee on the Judiciary: state on July 9, 2011, following its secession ians, and by engaging in arbitrary deten- S. RES. 370 from Sudan; tions, torture, rape, beatings, and looting of Whereas 1 in 5 students report being Whereas the United States played a key property; bullied and nearly 16 percent of students re- role in helping draft the 2005 Comprehensive Whereas, on March 15, 2019, the United Na- port being cyberbullied; Peace Agreement that laid the groundwork tions Security Council extended the mandate

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.043 S22OCPT1 S5976 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 of the United Nations Mission (UNMISS) in are safe, informed, voluntary, dignified, and (4) a finding by the United States Fish and South Sudan for one year and authorized conducted in coordination with humani- Wildlife Service that the United States has UNMISS to use all necessary means to deter tarian actors; lost more than 1⁄2 of all freshwater and salt- violence against civilians, to prevent and re- (6) that the Secretary of State, in conjunc- water wetlands in the contiguous 48 States; spond to sexual and gender-based violence, tion with the Secretary of the Treasury, and and to foster a secure environment for the should continue to monitor human rights (5) the 2019 findings by the Intergovern- return or relocation of internally displaced abuse and corruption in South Sudan and mental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiver- persons (IDPs) and refugees; take decisive action using authorities grant- sity and Ecosystem Services that— Whereas impunity for past atrocities con- ed under the Global Magnitsky Human (A) human activities are damaging 2⁄3 of tinues to drive violence in South Sudan, and Rights Accountability Act (subtitle F of ocean areas; signatories to the R-ARCSS committed to title XII of Public Law 114–328; 22 U.S.C. 2656 (B) only 3 percent of ocean areas remain the establishment of transitional justice note); pristine; measures; (C) 15 percent of mangroves remain; (7) that the Secretary of the Treasury (D) 50 percent of coral reefs remain; and Whereas the United Nations Children’s should use best efforts to prevent, detect, in- (E) at the current rate of losses, less than Fund (UNICEF) has reported that children vestigate, and mitigate money laundering 10 percent of the Earth will be free of sub- comprise approximately 25 percent of all re- activities; and stantial human impact by 2050; ported cases of conflict-related sexual vio- (8) that the United States Government Whereas climate change is accelerating the lence, and the United Nations Commission should support implementation and subse- decline of nature in the United States; on Human Rights in South Sudan has re- quent renewal of the United Nations Secu- Whereas the Third National Climate As- ported that forced recruitment of child sol- rity Council arms embargo in South Sudan sessment found that climate change— diers is increasing, despite the 2018 peace to prevent continued illicit acquisition of (1) is reducing the ability of ecosystems to agreement; arms and military equipment by all parties provide clean water and regulate water Whereas illicitly obtained wealth and rev- and the proliferation of weapons throughout flows; enue sources perpetuate conflict in South the country, and that the lifting of a United (2) is limiting the ability of nature to buff- Sudan; Nations arms embargo should be contingent er communities against disasters such as Whereas leaders of South Sudan use vio- upon— fires, storms, and floods, which dispropor- lence and corruption as a means of capturing (A) sustained adherence to the permanent tionately impacts communities of color and key sectors of the national economy, such as ceasefire, tangible efforts to end impunity indigenous populations; and the oil and mining sectors, for purposes of for violence against civilians, and con- (3) is having far-reaching effects on marine personal enrichment; and sistent, unimpeded humanitarian access in and terrestrial wildlife, including by altering Whereas the United Nations Security accordance with international humanitarian habitats, forcing changes to migratory pat- Council adopted resolution 2471 on May 30, principles of humanity, neutrality, impar- terns, and altering the timing of biological 2019, to extend its sanctions regime in South tiality, and independence; events; Sudan and renew the prohibition of the sup- (B) holding free, fair, and peaceful demo- Whereas the decline of natural areas and ply, sale, or transfer to South Sudan of arms cratic elections; and wildlife in the United States follows global and related material or the provision of (C) cessation of widespread abuses and vio- patterns, as the Intergovernmental Science- training, technical, and financial assistance lations by armed actors against civilians. Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Eco- related to military activities or materials f system Services found that approximately until May 31, 2020: Now, therefore, be it 1,000,000 plant and animal species are threat- Resolved, That it is the sense of the Sen- SENATE RESOLUTION 372—EX- ened by extinction over the coming decades ate— as a result of land conversion, development, (1) to reaffirm the commitment of the PRESSING THE SENSE OF THE United States to support peace in South SENATE THAT THE FEDERAL climate change, invasive species, pollution, Sudan; GOVERNMENT SHOULD ESTAB- and other stressors; (2) to call on the incumbent government LISH A NATIONAL GOAL OF CON- Whereas nature, like the climate, is near- and all other signatories of the R-ARCSS SERVING AT LEAST 30 PERCENT ing a tipping point where the continued loss and degradation of the natural environment to— OF THE LAND AND OCEAN OF (A) create a secure, enabling environment will— THE UNITED STATES BY 2030 (1) push many ecosystems and wildlife spe- for all relevant political leaders to partici- pate actively in the formation of the Mr. UDALL (for himself, Mr. BENNET, cies past the point of no return; (2) threaten the health and economic pros- RTGoNU and South Sudan’s political sta- Mr. DURBIN, Ms. HARRIS, Mr. BOOKER, perity of the United States; and bilization and post-conflict development; Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. (3) increase the costs of natural disasters, (B) resolve peacefully the remaining polit- MERKLEY, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, and Ms. for which the Federal Government spent ical issues for negotiation during the Pre- WARREN) submitted the following reso- about $91,000,000,000 in 2018; Transitional Period, including agreement on lution; which was referred to the Com- Whereas the existing protections for land, the number and boundaries of states before the ocean, and wildlife in the United States the extended deadline of November 12, 2019; mittee on Energy and Natural Re- sources: are not sufficient to prevent a further de- (C) establish a RTGoNU by November 12, cline of nature in the United States, with— 2019; S. RES. 372 (1) only 12 percent of the land area in the (D) adhere to the cessation of hostilities Whereas access to public land, nature, and United States permanently protected, most- and enable the delivery of humanitarian as- a healthy environment should be a right for ly in Alaska and the West; and sistance and protection; all people, as that access is essential to the (2) only 26 percent of Federal ocean terri- (E) immediately release all political pris- health, well-being, identity, cultures, and tory permanently protected, the vast major- oners and fulfill their responsibility to pro- economic prosperity of the United States; ity of which is in the remote western Pacific tect civilians; and Whereas the United States faces a con- Ocean or northwestern Hawaii; (F) ensure respect for and full exercise of servation and climate crisis, with nature in Whereas the United States has historically the right to freedom of expression, associa- a steep decline and greenhouse gas emissions demonstrated leadership and resolve to pro- tion, and peaceful assembly; not declining at the rate scientists say is tect, conserve, and restore the natural envi- (3) that the Secretary of State and the Ad- needed in the United States and worldwide; ronment, including through a network of ministrator of the United States Agency for Whereas scientists are documenting a protected areas; International Development (USAID) should rapid loss of natural areas and wildlife in the Whereas that network of protected areas is continue to provide immediate lifesaving as- United States and throughout the world, in- protected and supported by a variety of con- sistance to meet the dire humanitarian cluding— servation laws passed at other times of cri- needs of the South Sudanese people; (1) a finding that, from 2001 to 2017, a quan- sis; (4) that the Secretary of State and the tity of natural areas equal to the size of a Whereas the United States— USAID Administrator should continue to football field disappeared to development (1) ranks among the top 5 countries in the support civilians, particularly women and every 30 seconds in the United States, consti- world for the amount of wilderness-quality children, who have been adversely affected tuting more than 1,500,000 acres per year; land and ocean remaining; and by the civil war, and should provide foreign (2) a finding, published in the journal (2) has the conservation experience and assistance to support peacebuilding, conflict ‘‘Science’’, that the United States and Can- traditions necessary to make great strides in prevention, transitional justice, and rec- ada have lost 2,900,000,000 birds since 1970, the protection of the remaining natural onciliation efforts led by local civil society; representing a decline of 29 percent; areas in the United States for future genera- (5) that the Secretary of State should mon- (3) the identification by State fish and tions; itor implementation of the UNMISS man- game agencies of approximately 12,000 ani- Whereas the Federal Government, the pri- date authorized by United Nations Security mal and plant species in the United States vate sector, civil society, farmers, ranchers, Council Resolution 2459 (2019) and ensure that require proactive conservation efforts fishing communities, and sportsmen have a that any return or relocation of IDPs from to avoid extinction, of which approximately history of working together to conserve the United Nations protection of civilian sites 1⁄3 will be lost in the next decades; land and ocean of the United States;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.045 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5977 Whereas the Exclusive Economic Zone of ers to pass down the working land of those plications of SCD have occurred, more re- the United States, consisting of waters with- land owners to the next generation because search is needed to find widely available in 200 miles of the coastline— private land accounts for approximately 60 treatments and cures to help individuals (1) covers 4,500,000 square miles; percent of the land area in the contiguous 48 with SCD; and (2) is 23 percent larger than the landmass States; Whereas September 2019 has been des- of the United States; and (D) addresses environmental justice and ignated as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness (3) provides a home to various ocean habi- the necessity of a more equitable distribu- Month in order to educate communities tats and ecosystems, including— tion of the benefits of nature to all people, across the United States about SCD, includ- (A) coral reefs; including communities of color and economi- (B) kelp forests; ing early detection methods, effective treat- (C) mangroves; cally disadvantaged communities; ments, and preventative care programs with (D) seagrass beds; and (E) takes into account a wide range of respect to complications from SCD and con- (E) deep-sea corals; flexible and enduring conservation solutions; ditions related to SCD: Now, therefore, be it Whereas conserving and restoring nature is (F) involves the design and implementa- Resolved, That the Senate— one of the most efficient and cost-effective tion of objectives and strategies locally and (1) supports the goals and ideals of Sickle strategies for fighting climate change; regionally; and Cell Disease Awareness Month; and Whereas, to confront the deterioration of (G) provides tools and resources to ensure (2) encourages the people of the United natural systems and the loss of biodiversity that the areas described in subparagraphs States to hold appropriate programs, events, around the world, and to remain below a 1.5 (A) through (C) are effectively managed for and activities during Sickle Cell Disease degrees Celsius increase in average global conservation values and to sequester carbon Awareness Month to raise public awareness temperature, scientists recommend that and greenhouse gas emissions. of preventative care programs, treatments, roughly 1⁄2 of the planet be conserved; and f and other patient services for those suffering Whereas, as a step toward achieving that from sickle cell disease, complications from goal, some scientists have recommended SENATE RESOLUTION 373—EX- sickle cell disease, and conditions related to that all countries commit to conserving and PRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE sickle cell disease. protecting at least 30 percent of the land and DESIGNATION OF SEPTEMBER f 30 percent of the ocean in each country by 2019 AS ‘‘SICKLE CELL DISEASE 2030, with a long-term goal of conserving 1⁄2 AWARENESS MONTH’’ IN ORDER AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND of the planet: Now, therefore, be it PROPOSED Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate TO EDUCATE COMMUNITIES that— ACROSS THE UNITED STATES SA 948. Mr. SHELBY proposed an amend- (1) given the evidence as of October 2019, ABOUT SICKLE CELL DISEASE ment to the bill H.R. 3055, making appropria- the Federal Government should establish a AND THE NEED FOR RESEARCH, tions for the Departments of Commerce and national goal of conserving at least 30 per- EARLY DETECTION METHODS, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and cent of the land and 30 percent of the ocean EFFECTIVE TREATMENTS, AND within the territory of the United States by for other purposes. PREVENTATIVE CARE PRO- SA 949. Mr. YOUNG (for himself and Mr. 2030; GRAMS WITH RESPECT TO COM- (2) the goal described in paragraph (1) GARDNER) submitted an amendment intended should be accomplished through an effort PLICATIONS FROM SICKLE CELL to be proposed to amendment SA 948 pro- that includes the objectives of— DISEASE AND CONDITIONS RE- posed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, (A) working with local communities, In- LATED TO SICKLE CELL DIS- supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. dian Tribes, States, and private landowners EASE SA 950. Mr. McCONNELL (for Mr. SHELBY) proposed an amendment to amendment SA to conserve natural places and resources; Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina (for (B) improving access to nature for all peo- 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. ple in the United States, including for com- himself, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. RUBIO, Ms. 3055, supra. munities of color and economically dis- WARREN, Mr. BRAUN, Mr. BROWN, Mr. SA 951. Mr. WARNER (for himself, Mr. advantaged communities; ISAKSON, Mr. COONS, Mrs. HYDE-SMITH, BLUMENTHAL, Mr. KAINE, and Mr. VAN HOL- (C) sequestering carbon and greenhouse gas Mr. JONES, Mr. YOUNG, and Mr. LEN) submitted an amendment intended to emissions in the land and ocean of the LANKFORD) submitted the following be proposed to amendment SA 948 proposed United States; resolution; which was considered and by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; (D) increasing public incentives for private agreed to: which was ordered to lie on the table. landowners to voluntarily conserve and pro- SA 952. Mr. MERKLEY submitted an S. RES. 373 tect areas of demonstrated conservation amendment intended to be proposed to value and with a high capacity to sequester Whereas sickle cell disease (referred to in amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY carbon and greenhouse gas emissions; this preamble as ‘‘SCD’’) is an inherited to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- (E) focusing work at a large-landscape blood disorder that is a major health prob- dered to lie on the table. scale that is biologically and ecologically lem in the United States and worldwide; SA 953. Mr. TESTER submitted an amend- meaningful; Whereas SCD causes the rapid destruction ment intended to be proposed to amendment (F) preventing extinction by recovering of sickle cells, which results in multiple SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill and restoring animal and plant species; medical complications, including anemia, H.R. 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on (G) stabilizing ecosystems and the services jaundice, gallstones, strokes, restricted the table. of ecosystems, restoring degraded eco- blood flow, damaged tissue in the liver, SA 954. Mr. TESTER (for himself and Mr. systems, and maintaining ecological func- spleen, and kidneys, and death; DAINES) submitted an amendment intended tions; and Whereas SCD causes episodes of consider- to be proposed to amendment SA 948 pro- (H) increasing economic opportunities for able pain in the arms, legs, chest, and abdo- posed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and foresters; men of an individual; supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. and Whereas SCD affects an estimated 100,000 SA 955. Ms. BALDWIN submitted an (3) the goal described in paragraph (1) and individuals in the United States; amendment intended to be proposed to the objectives described in paragraph (2) Whereas approximately 1,000 babies are amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY should be accomplished through an effort born with SCD each year in the United to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- that— States, with the disease occurring in ap- dered to lie on the table. (A) makes science the foundation of con- proximately 1 in 365 newborn African-Amer- SA 956. Ms. HASSAN (for herself and Mr. servation decisions by providing commu- ican infants and 1 in 16,300 newborn His- VAN HOLLEN) submitted an amendment in- nities access to sound, up-to-date scientific panic-American infants, and can be found in tended to be proposed to amendment SA 948 information about— individuals of Mediterranean, Middle East- proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, (i) the land and waters around those com- ern, Asian, and Indian origin; supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. munities; and Whereas more than 3,000,000 individuals in SA 957. Mr. JONES submitted an amend- (ii) how the land and waters around those the United States have the sickle cell trait ment intended to be proposed to amendment communities are changing in a warming and 1 in 13 African Americans carries the SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill world; trait; H.R. 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on (B) respects Tribal sovereignty and the Whereas there is a 1 in 4 chance that a the table. right to Tribal self-determination so that child born to parents who both have the SA 958. Mr. JONES submitted an amend- American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native sickle cell trait will have the disease; ment intended to be proposed to amendment Hawaiian communities can fulfill what each Whereas the life expectancy of an indi- SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill views as priorities for the stewardship of the vidual with SCD is often severely limited; H.R. 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on natural, cultural, and historic resources of Whereas, while hematopoietic stem cell the table. the community; transplantation (commonly known as SA 959. Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself (C) protects private property rights and ‘‘HSCT’’) is currently the only cure for SCD and Mr. MURPHY) submitted an amendment traditional land uses and enables land own- and advances in treating the associated com- intended to be proposed to amendment SA

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948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. be limited to division C and shall apply for mestically and abroad; full medical coverage 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on the purposes of determining the allocation of for dependent members of immediate fami- table. funds provided by, and the implementation lies of employees stationed overseas; em- SA 960. Ms. CORTEZ MASTO submitted an of, division C. ployment of citizens of the United States amendment intended to be proposed to (d) Any reference to a ‘‘report accom- and aliens by contract for services abroad; amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY panying this Act’’ contained in division D payment of tort claims, in the manner au- to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- shall be treated as a reference to Senate Re- thorized in the first paragraph of section 2672 dered to lie on the table. port 116–109. The effect of such Report shall of title 28, United States Code, when such SA 961. Ms. CORTEZ MASTO (for herself be limited to division D and shall apply for claims arise in foreign countries; not to ex- and Mr. LANKFORD) submitted an amendment purposes of determining the allocation of ceed $13,500 for official representation ex- intended to be proposed to amendment SA funds provided by, and the implementation penses abroad; awards of compensation to in- 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. of, division D. formers under the Export Control Reform 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on the DIVISION A—COMMERCE AND JUSTICE, Act of 2018 (subtitle B of title XVII of the table. SCIENCE, AND RELATED AGENCIES AP- John S. McCain National Defense Authoriza- SA 962. Ms. CORTEZ MASTO (for herself PROPRIATIONS ACT, 2020 tion Act for Fiscal Year 2019; Public Law 115– and Mr. PORTMAN) submitted an amendment The following sums are appropriated, out 232; 132 Stat. 2208; 50 U.S.C. 4801 et seq.), and intended to be proposed to amendment SA of any money in the Treasury not otherwise as authorized by section 1(b) of the Act of 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. appropriated, for the Departments of Com- June 15, 1917 (40 Stat. 223; 22 U.S.C. 401(b)); 3055, supra; which was ordered to lie on the merce and Justice, Science, and Related and purchase of passenger motor vehicles for table. Agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- official use and motor vehicles for law en- SA 963. Mr. GARDNER submitted an tember 30, 2020, and for other purposes, forcement use with special requirement vehi- amendment intended to be proposed to namely: cles eligible for purchase without regard to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY any price limitation otherwise established to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- TITLE I by law, $127,652,000, to remain available until dered to lie on the table. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE expended: Provided, That the provisions of SA 964. Mr. GARDNER (for himself and Mr. INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION the first sentence of section 105(f) and all of BENNET) submitted an amendment intended OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION section 108(c) of the Mutual Educational and to be proposed to amendment SA 948 pro- Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. For necessary expenses for international posed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, 2455(f) and 2458(c)) shall apply in carrying out trade activities of the Department of Com- supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. these activities: Provided further, That pay- merce provided for by law, and for engaging SA 965. Mr. GARDNER submitted an ments and contributions collected and ac- in trade promotional activities abroad, in- amendment intended to be proposed to cepted for materials or services provided as cluding expenses of grants and cooperative amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY part of such activities may be retained for agreements for the purpose of promoting ex- to the bill H.R. 3055, supra; which was or- use in covering the cost of such activities, ports of United States firms, without regard dered to lie on the table. and for providing information to the public to sections 3702 and 3703 of title 44, United SA 966. Mr. GARDNER (for himself and Mr. with respect to the export administration States Code; full medical coverage for de- BENNET) submitted an amendment intended and national security activities of the De- pendent members of immediate families of to be proposed to amendment SA 948 pro- partment of Commerce and other export con- employees stationed overseas and employees posed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, trol programs of the United States and other temporarily posted overseas; travel and supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. governments. transportation of employees of the Inter- f national Trade Administration between two ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION TEXT OF AMENDMENTS points abroad, without regard to section ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 40118 of title 49, United States Code; employ- PROGRAMS SA 948. Mr. SHELBY proposed an ment of citizens of the United States and amendment to the bill H.R. 3055, mak- aliens by contract for services; rental of For grants for economic development as- sistance as provided by the Public Works and ing appropriations for the Departments space abroad for periods not exceeding 10 years, and expenses of alteration, repair, or Economic Development Act of 1965, for trade of Commerce and Justice, Science, and adjustment assistance, and for grants au- Related Agencies for the fiscal year improvement; purchase or construction of temporary demountable exhibition struc- thorized by section 27 of the Stevenson- ending September 30, 2020, and for tures for use abroad; payment of tort claims, Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 other purposes; as follows: in the manner authorized in the first para- U.S.C. 3722), $279,500,000, to remain available Strike all after the enacting clause and in- graph of section 2672 of title 28, United until expended, of which $31,000,000 shall be sert the following: States Code, when such claims arise in for- for grants under such section 27. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. eign countries; not to exceed $294,300 for offi- SALARIES AND EXPENSES This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Commerce, cial representation expenses abroad; pur- For necessary expenses of administering Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Devel- chase of passenger motor vehicles for official the economic development assistance pro- opment, Food and Drug Administration, In- use abroad, not to exceed $45,000 per vehicle; grams as provided for by law, $40,000,000: Pro- terior, Environment, Transportation, and obtaining insurance on official motor vehi- vided, That these funds may be used to mon- Housing and Urban Development Appropria- cles; and rental of tie lines, $521,250,000, to itor projects approved pursuant to title I of tions Act, 2020’’. remain available until September 30, 2020, of the Public Works Employment Act of 1976, SEC. 2. REFERENCES TO ACT. which $11,000,000 is to be derived from fees to title II of the Trade Act of 1974, section 27 of be retained and used by the International Except as expressly provided otherwise, the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innova- Trade Administration, notwithstanding sec- any reference to ‘‘this Act’’ contained in any tion Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3722), and the Com- tion 3302 of title 31, United States Code: Pro- division of this Act shall be treated as refer- munity Emergency Drought Relief Act of vided, That, of amounts provided under this ring only to the provisions of that division. 1977. heading, not less than $16,400,000 shall be for SEC. 3. REFERENCES TO REPORT. China antidumping and countervailing duty MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (a) Any reference to a ‘‘report accom- enforcement and compliance activities: Pro- MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT panying this Act’’ contained in division A vided further, That the provisions of the first For necessary expenses of the Department shall be treated as a reference to Senate Re- sentence of section 105(f) and all of section of Commerce in fostering, promoting, and port 116–127. The effect of such Report shall 108(c) of the Mutual Educational and Cul- developing minority business enterprises, in- be limited to division A and shall apply for tural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2455(f) cluding expenses of grants, contracts, and purposes of determining the allocation of and 2458(c)) shall apply in carrying out these other agreements with public or private or- funds provided by, and the implementation activities; and that for the purpose of this ganizations, $40,000,000, of which not more of, division A. Act, contributions under the provisions of than $15,500,000 shall be available for over- (b) Any reference to a ‘‘report accom- the Mutual Educational and Cultural Ex- head expenses, including salaries and ex- panying this Act’’ contained in division B change Act of 1961 shall include payment for penses, rent, utilities, and information tech- shall be treated as a reference to Senate Re- assessments for services provided as part of nology services. port 116–110. The effect of such Report shall these activities. be limited to division B and shall apply for BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY ECONOMIC AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS purposes of determining the allocation of funds provided by, and the implementation OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION SALARIES AND EXPENSES of, division B. For necessary expenses for export adminis- For necessary expenses, as authorized by (c) Any reference to a ‘‘report accom- tration and national security activities of law, of economic and statistical analysis pro- panying this Act’’ contained in division C the Department of Commerce, including grams of the Department of Commerce, shall be treated as a reference to Senate Re- costs associated with the performance of ex- $107,000,000, to remain available until Sep- port 116–123. The effect of such Report shall port administration field activities both do- tember 30, 2021.

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BUREAU OF THE CENSUS than $3,450,681,000, this amount shall be re- able until expended, of which $145,500,000 CURRENT SURVEYS AND PROGRAMS duced accordingly: Provided further, That any shall be for the Hollings Manufacturing Ex- amount received in excess of $3,450,681,000 in tension Partnership, and of which $16,000,000 For necessary expenses for collecting, com- fiscal year 2020 and deposited in the Patent shall be for the National Network for Manu- piling, analyzing, preparing, and publishing and Trademark Fee Reserve Fund shall re- facturing Innovation (also known as ‘‘Manu- statistics, provided for by law, $274,000,000: main available until expended: Provided fur- facturing USA’’). Provided, That, from amounts provided here- ther, That the Director of USPTO shall sub- in, funds may be used for promotion, out- CONSTRUCTION OF RESEARCH FACILITIES mit a spending plan to the Committees on reach, and marketing activities. Appropriations of the House of Representa- For construction of new research facilities, PERIODIC CENSUSES AND PROGRAMS tives and the Senate for any amounts made including architectural and engineering de- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) available by the preceding proviso and such sign, and for renovation and maintenance of For necessary expenses for collecting, com- spending plan shall be treated as a re- existing facilities, not otherwise provided for piling, analyzing, preparing, and publishing programming under section 505 of this Act the National Institute of Standards and statistics for periodic censuses and programs and shall not be available for obligation or Technology, as authorized by sections 13 provided for by law, $7,284,319,000, to remain expenditure except in compliance with the through 15 of the National Institute of available until September 30, 2021: Provided, procedures set forth in that section: Provided Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. That, from amounts provided herein, funds further, That any amounts reprogrammed in 278c–278e), $123,000,000, to remain available may be used for promotion, outreach, and accordance with the preceding proviso shall until expended: Provided, That the Secretary marketing activities: Provided further, That be transferred to the United States Patent of Commerce shall include in the budget jus- within the amounts appropriated, $3,556,000 and Trademark Office ‘‘Salaries and Ex- tification materials that the Secretary sub- shall be transferred to the ‘‘Office of Inspec- penses’’ account: Provided further, That from mits to Congress in support of the Depart- tor General’’ account for activities associ- amounts provided herein, not to exceed $900 ment of Commerce budget (as submitted ated with carrying out investigations and shall be made available in fiscal year 2020 for with the budget of the President under sec- audits related to the Bureau of the Census: official reception and representation ex- tion 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code) Provided further, That of the amount pro- penses: Provided further, That in fiscal year an estimate for each National Institute of vided under this heading, $2,500,000,000 is des- 2020 from the amounts made available for Standards and Technology construction ‘‘Salaries and Expenses’’ for the USPTO, the ignated by the Congress as being for the 2020 project having a total multi-year program amounts necessary to pay (1) the difference Census pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(G) of the cost of more than $5,000,000, and simulta- between the percentage of basic pay contrib- Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit neously the budget justification materials uted by the USPTO and employees under sec- Control Act of 1985. shall include an estimate of the budgetary tion 8334(a) of title 5, United States Code, requirements for each such project for each NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND and the normal cost percentage (as defined of the 5 subsequent fiscal years. INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION by section 8331(17) of that title) as provided NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC SALARIES AND EXPENSES by the Office of Personnel Management ADMINISTRATION For necessary expenses, as provided for by (OPM) for USPTO’s specific use, of basic pay, law, of the National Telecommunications of employees subject to subchapter III of OPERATIONS, RESEARCH, AND FACILITIES and Information Administration (NTIA), chapter 83 of that title, and (2) the present (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) $42,441,000, to remain available until Sep- value of the otherwise unfunded accruing costs, as determined by OPM for USPTO’s For necessary expenses of activities au- tember 30, 2021: Provided, That, notwith- thorized by law for the National Oceanic and standing 31 U.S.C. 1535(d), the Secretary of specific use of post-retirement life insurance and post-retirement health benefits coverage Atmospheric Administration, including Commerce shall charge Federal agencies for maintenance, operation, and hire of aircraft costs incurred in spectrum management, for all USPTO employees who are enrolled in Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) and vessels; pilot programs for state-led fish- analysis, operations, and related services, eries management, notwithstanding any and such fees shall be retained and used as and Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI), shall be transferred to the Civil other provision of law; grants, contracts, or offsetting collections for costs of such spec- other payments to nonprofit organizations trum services, to remain available until ex- Service Retirement and Disability Fund, the FEGLI Fund, and the FEHB Fund, as appro- for the purposes of conducting activities pur- pended: Provided further, That the Secretary suant to cooperative agreements; and reloca- of Commerce is authorized to retain and use priate, and shall be available for the author- ized purposes of those accounts: Provided fur- tion of facilities, $3,727,466,000, to remain as offsetting collections all funds trans- available until September 30, 2021: Provided, ferred, or previously transferred, from other ther, That any differences between the present value factors published in OPM’s That fees and donations received by the Na- Government agencies for all costs incurred yearly 300 series benefit letters and the fac- tional Ocean Service for the management of in telecommunications research, engineer- tors that OPM provides for USPTO’s specific national marine sanctuaries may be retained ing, and related activities by the Institute use shall be recognized as an imputed cost on and used for the salaries and expenses associ- for Telecommunication Sciences of NTIA, in USPTO’s financial statements, where appli- ated with those activities, notwithstanding furtherance of its assigned functions under cable: Provided further, That, notwith- section 3302 of title 31, United States Code: this paragraph, and such funds received from standing any other provision of law, all fees Provided further, That in addition, $174,774,000 other Government agencies shall remain and surcharges assessed and collected by shall be derived by transfer from the fund en- available until expended. USPTO are available for USPTO only pursu- titled ‘‘Promote and Develop Fishery Prod- PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES, ant to section 42(c) of title 35, United States ucts and Research Pertaining to American PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION Code, as amended by section 22 of the Leahy- Fisheries’’, which shall only be used for fish- For the administration of prior-year Smith America Invents Act (Public Law 112– ery activities related to the Saltonstall-Ken- grants, recoveries and unobligated balances 29): Provided further, That within the nedy Grant Program; Fisheries Data Collec- of funds previously appropriated are avail- amounts appropriated, $2,000,000 shall be tions, Surveys and Assessments; and Inter- able for the administration of all open grants transferred to the ‘‘Office of Inspector Gen- jurisdictional Fisheries Grants: Provided fur- until their expiration. eral’’ account for activities associated with ther, That not to exceed $62,070,000 shall be UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK carrying out investigations and audits re- for payment to the Department of Commerce OFFICE lated to the USPTO. Working Capital Fund: Provided further, That of the $3,919,740,000 provided for in direct ob- SALARIES AND EXPENSES NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY ligations under this heading, $3,727,466,000 is (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) appropriated from the general fund, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL RESEARCH AND For necessary expenses of the United $174,774,000 is provided by transfer, and SERVICES States Patent and Trademark Office $17,500,000 is derived from recoveries of prior (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) (USPTO) provided for by law, including de- year obligations: Provided further, That any fense of suits instituted against the Under For necessary expenses of the National In- deviation from the amounts designated for Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual stitute of Standards and Technology (NIST), specific activities in the report accom- Property and Director of the USPTO, $753,500,000, to remain available until ex- panying this Act, or any use of deobligated $3,450,681,000, to remain available until ex- pended, of which not to exceed $9,000,000 may balances of funds provided under this head- pended: Provided, That the sum herein appro- be transferred to the ‘‘Working Capital ing in previous years, shall be subject to the priated from the general fund shall be re- Fund’’: Provided, That not to exceed $5,000 procedures set forth in section 505 of this duced as offsetting collections of fees and shall be for official reception and representa- Act: Provided further, That in addition, for surcharges assessed and collected by the tion expenses: Provided further, That NIST necessary retired pay expenses under the Re- USPTO under any law are received during may provide local transportation for summer tired Serviceman’s Family Protection and fiscal year 2020, so as to result in a fiscal undergraduate research fellowship program Survivor Benefits Plan, and for payments for year 2020 appropriation from the general participants. the medical care of retired personnel and fund estimated at $0: Provided further, That INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY SERVICES their dependents under the Dependents’ Med- during fiscal year 2020, should the total For necessary expenses for industrial tech- ical Care Act (10 U.S.C. ch. 55), such sums as amount of such offsetting collections be less nology services, $161,500,000, to remain avail- may be necessary.

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PROCUREMENT, ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT mittees on Appropriations at least 15 days in (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) SALARIES AND EXPENSES advance of the acquisition or disposal of any For procurement, acquisition and con- For necessary expenses for the manage- capital asset (including land, structures, and struction of capital assets, including alter- ment of the Department of Commerce pro- equipment) not specifically provided for in ation and modification costs, of the National vided for by law, including not to exceed this Act or any other law appropriating Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, $4,500 for official reception and representa- funds for the Department of Commerce. $1,552,528,000, to remain available until Sep- tion, $61,000,000: Provided, That, of the SEC. 104. The requirements set forth by sec- tember 30, 2022, except that funds provided amounts provided under this heading, no less tion 105 of the Commerce, Justice, Science, for acquisition and construction of vessels than $34,231,000 shall be spent on personnel and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, and construction of facilities shall remain compensation and benefits, as identified by 2012 (Public Law 112–55), as amended by sec- available until expended: Provided, That of object classes 11, 12, and 13: Provided further, tion 105 of title I of division B of Public Law the $1,565,528,000 provided for in direct obli- That no employee of the Department of Com- 113–6, are hereby adopted by reference and gations under this heading, $1,552,528,000 is merce may be detailed or assigned from a bu- made applicable with respect to fiscal year appropriated from the general fund and reau or office funded by this Act or any 2020: Provided, That the life cycle cost for the $13,000,000 is provided from recoveries of other Act to offices within the Office of the Joint Polar Satellite System is $11,322,125,000 prior year obligations: Provided further, That Secretary of the Department of Commerce and the life cycle cost for the Geostationary any deviation from the amounts designated for more than 30 days in a fiscal year unless Operational Environmental Satellite R-Se- for specific activities in the report accom- the individuals employing bureau or office is ries Program is $10,828,059,000. panying this Act, or any use of deobligated fully reimbursed for the salary and expenses SEC. 105. Notwithstanding any other provi- balances of funds provided under this head- of the employee for the entire period of as- sion of law, the Secretary may furnish serv- ing in previous years, shall be subject to the signment using funds provided under this ices (including but not limited to utilities, procedures set forth in section 505 of this heading. telecommunications, and security services) Act: Provided further, That the Secretary of RENOVATION AND MODERNIZATION necessary to support the operation, mainte- Commerce shall include in budget justifica- For necessary expenses for the renovation nance, and improvement of space that per- tion materials that the Secretary submits to and modernization of the Herbert C. Hoover sons, firms, or organizations are authorized, Congress in support of the Department of Building, $1,000,000, to remain available until pursuant to the Public Buildings Cooperative Commerce budget (as submitted with the expended. Use Act of 1976 or other authority, to use or budget of the President under section 1105(a) occupy in the Herbert C. Hoover Building, of title 31, United States Code) an estimate BUSINESS APPLICATION SYSTEM MODERNIZATION Washington, DC, or other buildings, the for each National Oceanic and Atmospheric For carrying out the activities and re- maintenance, operation, and protection of Administration procurement, acquisition or quirements described in section 1077 of divi- which has been delegated to the Secretary construction project having a total of more sion A of the National Defense Authorization from the Administrator of General Services than $5,000,000 and simultaneously the budg- Act for Fiscal Year 2018, $22,000,000, to re- pursuant to the Federal Property and Ad- et justification shall include an estimate of main available until September 30, 2022. ministrative Services Act of 1949 on a reim- the budgetary requirements for each such OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL bursable or non-reimbursable basis. Amounts project for each of the 5 subsequent fiscal For necessary expenses of the Office of In- received as reimbursement for services pro- years: Provided further, That, within the spector General in carrying out the provi- vided under this section or the authority amounts appropriated, $1,302,000 shall be sions of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 under which the use or occupancy of the transferred to the ‘‘Office of Inspector Gen- U.S.C. App.), $34,744,000: Provided, That not- space is authorized, up to $200,000, shall be eral’’ account for activities associated with withstanding section 6413(b) of the Middle credited to the appropriation or fund which carrying out investigations and audits re- Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 initially bears the costs of such services. lated to satellite procurement, acquisition (Public Law 112–96), $2,000,000, to remain SEC. 106. Nothing in this title shall be con- and construction. available until expended, from the amounts strued to prevent a grant recipient from de- PACIFIC COASTAL SALMON RECOVERY provided under this heading, shall be derived terring child pornography, copyright in- For necessary expenses associated with the from the Public Safety Trust Fund for ac- fringement, or any other unlawful activity restoration of Pacific salmon populations, tivities associated with carrying out inves- over its networks. $65,000,000, to remain available until Sep- tigations and audits related to the First Re- SEC. 107. The Administrator of the Na- tember 30, 2021: Provided, That, of the funds sponder Network Authority (FirstNet). tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- provided herein, the Secretary of Commerce GENERAL PROVISIONS—DEPARTMENT OF tion is authorized to use, with their consent, may issue grants to the States of Wash- COMMERCE with reimbursement and subject to the lim- ington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, California, (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) its of available appropriations, the land, and Alaska, and to the Federally recognized services, equipment, personnel, and facilities SEC. 101. During the current fiscal year, ap- tribes of the Columbia River and Pacific of any department, agency, or instrumen- plicable appropriations and funds made Coast (including Alaska), for projects nec- tality of the United States, or of any State, available to the Department of Commerce by essary for conservation of salmon and local government, Indian tribal government, this Act shall be available for the activities steelhead populations that are listed as Territory, or possession, or of any political specified in the Act of October 26, 1949 (15 threatened or endangered, or that are identi- subdivision thereof, or of any foreign govern- U.S.C. 1514), to the extent and in the manner fied by a State as at-risk to be so listed, for ment or international organization, for pur- prescribed by the Act, and, notwithstanding maintaining populations necessary for exer- poses related to carrying out the responsibil- 31 U.S.C. 3324, may be used for advanced pay- cise of tribal treaty fishing rights or native ities of any statute administered by the Na- ments not otherwise authorized only upon subsistence fishing, or for conservation of tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- the certification of officials designated by Pacific coastal salmon and steelhead habi- tion. tat, based on guidelines to be developed by the Secretary of Commerce that such pay- SEC. 108. The National Technical Informa- the Secretary of Commerce: Provided further, ments are in the public interest. tion Service shall not charge any customer That all funds shall be allocated based on SEC. 102. During the current fiscal year, ap- for a copy of any report or document gen- scientific and other merit principles and propriations made available to the Depart- erated by the Legislative Branch unless the shall not be available for marketing activi- ment of Commerce by this Act for salaries Service has provided information to the cus- ties: Provided further, That funds disbursed to and expenses shall be available for hire of tomer on how an electronic copy of such re- States shall be subject to a matching re- passenger motor vehicles as authorized by 31 port or document may be accessed and quirement of funds or documented in-kind U.S.C. 1343 and 1344; services as authorized downloaded for free online. Should a cus- contributions of at least 33 percent of the by 5 U.S.C. 3109; and uniforms or allowances tomer still require the Service to provide a Federal funds. therefor, as authorized by law (5 U.S.C. 5901– 5902). printed or digital copy of the report or docu- FISHERMEN’S CONTINGENCY FUND SEC. 103. Not to exceed 5 percent of any ap- ment, the charge shall be limited to recov- For carrying out the provisions of title IV propriation made available for the current ering the Service’s cost of processing, repro- of Public Law 95–372, not to exceed $349,000, fiscal year for the Department of Commerce ducing, and delivering such report or docu- to be derived from receipts collected pursu- in this Act may be transferred between such ment. ant to that Act, to remain available until ex- appropriations, but no such appropriation SEC. 109. To carry out the responsibilities pended. shall be increased by more than 10 percent of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- FISHERIES FINANCE PROGRAM ACCOUNT by any such transfers: Provided, That any ministration (NOAA), the Administrator of Subject to section 502 of the Congressional transfer pursuant to this section shall be NOAA is authorized to: (1) enter into grants Budget Act of 1974, during fiscal year 2020, treated as a reprogramming of funds under and cooperative agreements with; (2) use on obligations of direct loans may not exceed section 505 of this Act and shall not be avail- a non-reimbursable basis land, services, $24,000,000 for Individual Fishing Quota loans able for obligation or expenditure except in equipment, personnel, and facilities provided and not to exceed $100,000,000 for traditional compliance with the procedures set forth in by; and (3) receive and expend funds made direct loans as authorized by the Merchant that section: Provided further, That the Sec- available on a consensual basis from: a Fed- Marine Act of 1936. retary of Commerce shall notify the Com- eral agency, State or subdivision thereof,

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local government, tribal government, terri- $13,308,000: Provided, That, notwithstanding SALARIES AND EXPENSES, UNITED STATES tory, or possession or any subdivisions there- any other provision of law, upon the expira- ATTORNEYS of: Provided, That funds received for permit- tion of a term of office of a Commissioner, For necessary expenses of the Offices of the ting and related regulatory activities pursu- the Commissioner may continue to act until United States Attorneys, including inter- ant to this section shall be deposited under a successor has been appointed. governmental and cooperative agreements, the heading ‘‘National Oceanic and Atmos- LEGAL ACTIVITIES $2,278,360,000: Provided, That of the total pheric Administration—Operations, Re- SALARIES AND EXPENSES, GENERAL LEGAL amount appropriated, not to exceed $7,200 search, and Facilities’’ and shall remain ACTIVITIES shall be available for official reception and available until September 30, 2022, for such representation expenses: Provided further, purposes: Provided further, That all funds For expenses necessary for the legal activi- That not to exceed $25,000,000 shall remain within this section and their corresponding ties of the Department of Justice, not other- available until expended: Provided further, uses are subject to section 505 of this Act. wise provided for, including not to exceed That each United States Attorney shall es- SEC. 110. Amounts provided by this Act or $20,000 for expenses of collecting evidence, to by any prior appropriations Act that remain be expended under the direction of, and to be tablish or participate in a task force on available for obligation, for necessary ex- accounted for solely under the certificate of, human trafficking. penses of the programs of the Economics and the Attorney General; the administration of UNITED STATES TRUSTEE SYSTEM FUND Statistics Administration of the Department pardon and clemency petitions; and rent of For necessary expenses of the United of Commerce, including amounts provided private or Government-owned space in the States Trustee Program, as authorized, for programs of the Bureau of Economic District of Columbia, $924,000,000, of which $227,229,000, to remain available until ex- Analysis and the Bureau of the Census, shall not to exceed $20,000,000 for litigation sup- pended: Provided, That, notwithstanding any be available for expenses of cooperative port contracts shall remain available until other provision of law, deposits to the United agreements with appropriate entities, in- expended: Provided, That of the amount pro- States Trustee System Fund and amounts cluding any Federal, State, or local govern- vided for INTERPOL Washington dues pay- herein appropriated shall be available in ments, not to exceed $685,000 shall remain mental unit, or institution of higher edu- such amounts as may be necessary to pay re- available until expended: Provided further, cation, to aid and promote statistical, re- funds due depositors: Provided further, That, That of the total amount appropriated, not search, and methodology activities which notwithstanding any other provision of law, to exceed $9,000 shall be available to further the purposes for which such amounts fees deposited into the Fund pursuant to sec- INTERPOL Washington for official reception have been made available. tion 589a(b) of title 28, United States Code and representation expenses: Provided fur- This title may be cited as the ‘‘Department (as limited by section 1004(b) of the Bank- ther, That notwithstanding section 205 of of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2020’’. ruptcy Judgeship Act of 2017 (division B of this Act, upon a determination by the Attor- TITLE II Public Law 115–72)), shall be retained and ney General that emergent circumstances re- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE used for necessary expenses in this appro- quire additional funding for litigation activi- GENERAL ADMINISTRATION ties of the Civil Division, the Attorney Gen- priation and shall remain available until ex- SALARIES AND EXPENSES eral may transfer such amounts to ‘‘Salaries pended: Provided further, That to the extent For expenses necessary for the administra- and Expenses, General Legal Activities’’ that fees deposited into the Fund in fiscal tion of the Department of Justice, from available appropriations for the current year 2020, net of amounts necessary to pay $114,740,000, of which not to exceed $4,000,000 fiscal year for the Department of Justice, as refunds due depositors, exceed $227,229,000, for security and construction of Department may be necessary to respond to such cir- those excess amounts shall be available in of Justice facilities shall remain available cumstances: Provided further, That any future fiscal years only to the extent pro- until expended. transfer pursuant to the preceding proviso vided in advance in appropriations Acts: Pro- vided further, That the sum herein appro- JUSTICE INFORMATION SHARING TECHNOLOGY shall be treated as a reprogramming under priated from the general fund shall be re- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) section 505 of this Act and shall not be avail- able for obligation or expenditure except in duced (1) as such fees are received during fis- For necessary expenses for information cal year 2020, net of amounts necessary to sharing technology, including planning, de- compliance with the procedures set forth in that section: Provided further, That of the pay refunds due depositors, (estimated at velopment, deployment, and departmental $309,000,000) and (2) to the extent that any re- direction, $33,875,000, to remain available amount appropriated, such sums as may be necessary shall be available to the Civil maining general fund appropriations can be until expended: Provided, That the Attorney derived from amounts deposited in the Fund General may transfer up to $40,000,000 to this Rights Division for salaries and expenses as- sociated with the election monitoring pro- in previous fiscal years that are not other- account, from funds available to the Depart- wise appropriated, so as to result in a final ment of Justice for information technology, gram under section 8 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. 10305) and to reimburse fiscal year 2020 appropriation from the gen- to remain available until expended, for en- eral fund estimated at $0. terprise-wide information technology initia- the Office of Personnel Management for such SALARIES AND EXPENSES, FOREIGN CLAIMS tives: Provided further, That the transfer au- salaries and expenses: Provided further, That SETTLEMENT COMMISSION thority in the preceding proviso is in addi- of the amounts provided under this heading tion to any other transfer authority con- for the election monitoring program, For expenses necessary to carry out the ac- tained in this Act: Provided further, That any $3,390,000 shall remain available until ex- tivities of the Foreign Claims Settlement transfer pursuant to the first proviso shall pended: Provided further, That of the amount Commission, including services as author- be treated as a reprogramming under section appropriated, not less than $195,982,000 shall ized by section 3109 of title 5, United States 505 of this Act and shall not be available for be available for the Criminal Division, in- Code, $2,335,000. obligation or expenditure except in compli- cluding related expenses for the Mutual FEES AND EXPENSES OF WITNESSES Legal Assistance Treaty Program. ance with the procedures set forth in that For fees and expenses of witnesses, for ex- section. In addition, for reimbursement of expenses of the Department of Justice associated with penses of contracts for the procurement and EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW processing cases under the National Child- supervision of expert witnesses, for private (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) hood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, not to ex- counsel expenses, including advances, and for For expenses necessary for the administra- ceed $13,000,000, to be appropriated from the expenses of foreign counsel, $270,000,000, to tion of immigration-related activities of the Vaccine Injury Compensation Trust Fund. remain available until expended, of which Executive Office for Immigration Review, not to exceed $16,000,000 is for construction of SALARIES AND EXPENSES, ANTITRUST DIVISION $672,966,000, of which $4,000,000 shall be de- buildings for protected witness safesites; not rived by transfer from the Executive Office For expenses necessary for the enforce- to exceed $3,000,000 is for the purchase and for Immigration Review fees deposited in the ment of antitrust and kindred laws, maintenance of armored and other vehicles ‘‘Immigration Examinations Fee’’ account, $166,755,000, to remain available until ex- for witness security caravans; and not to ex- and of which not less than $15,000,000 shall be pended: Provided, That notwithstanding any ceed $18,000,000 is for the purchase, installa- available for services and activities provided other provision of law, fees collected for tion, maintenance, and upgrade of secure by the Legal Orientation Program: Provided, premerger notification filings under the telecommunications equipment and a secure That not to exceed $35,000,000 of the total Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements automated information network to store and amount made available under this heading Act of 1976 (15 U.S.C. 18a), regardless of the retrieve the identities and locations of pro- shall remain available until expended. year of collection (and estimated to be tected witnesses: Provided, That amounts $141,000,000 in fiscal year 2020), shall be re- OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL made available under this heading may not tained and used for necessary expenses in For necessary expenses of the Office of In- be transferred pursuant to section 205 of this this appropriation, and shall remain avail- Act. spector General, $105,000,000, including not to able until expended: Provided further, That SALARIES AND EXPENSES, COMMUNITY exceed $10,000 to meet unforeseen emer- the sum herein appropriated from the gen- gencies of a confidential character. RELATIONS SERVICE eral fund shall be reduced as such offsetting UNITED STATES PAROLE COMMISSION collections are received during fiscal year (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) SALARIES AND EXPENSES 2020, so as to result in a final fiscal year 2020 For necessary expenses of the Community For necessary expenses of the United appropriation from the general fund esti- Relations Service, $16,000,000: Provided, That States Parole Commission as authorized, mated at $25,755,000. notwithstanding section 205 of this Act, upon

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a determination by the Attorney General gaged in the investigation and prosecution of FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM that emergent circumstances require addi- individuals involved in transnational orga- SALARIES AND EXPENSES tional funding for conflict resolution and vi- nized crime and drug trafficking, $550,458,000, (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) olence prevention activities of the Commu- of which $50,000,000 shall remain available nity Relations Service, the Attorney General until expended: Provided, That any amounts For necessary expenses of the Federal Pris- may transfer such amounts to the Commu- obligated from appropriations under this on System for the administration, operation, nity Relations Service, from available appro- heading may be used under authorities avail- and maintenance of Federal penal and cor- priations for the current fiscal year for the able to the organizations reimbursed from rectional institutions, and for the provision Department of Justice, as may be necessary this appropriation. of technical assistance and advice on correc- tions related issues to foreign governments, to respond to such circumstances: Provided FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION further, That any transfer pursuant to the $7,470,000,000 of which not less than $75,000,000 SALARIES AND EXPENSES preceding proviso shall be treated as a re- shall be for the programs and activities au- programming under section 505 of this Act For necessary expenses of the Federal Bu- thorized by the First Step Act of 2018 (Public and shall not be available for obligation or reau of Investigation for detection, inves- Law 115–391): Provided, That the Attorney expenditure except in compliance with the tigation, and prosecution of crimes against General may transfer to the Department of procedures set forth in that section. the United States, $9,467,902,000, of which not Health and Human Services such amounts as to exceed $216,900,000 shall remain available may be necessary for direct expenditures by ASSETS FORFEITURE FUND until expended: Provided, That not to exceed that Department for medical relief for in- For expenses authorized by subparagraphs $284,000 shall be available for official recep- mates of Federal penal and correctional in- (B), (F), and (G) of section 524(c)(1) of title 28, tion and representation expenses. stitutions: Provided further, That the Direc- United States Code, $20,514,000, to be derived CONSTRUCTION tor of the Federal Prison System, where nec- from the Department of Justice Assets For- essary, may enter into contracts with a fis- feiture Fund. For necessary expenses, to include the cost of equipment, furniture, and information cal agent or fiscal intermediary claims proc- UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE technology requirements, related to con- essor to determine the amounts payable to SALARIES AND EXPENSES struction or acquisition of buildings, facili- persons who, on behalf of the Federal Prison For necessary expenses of the United ties, and sites by purchase, or as otherwise System, furnish health services to individ- States Marshals Service, $1,410,000,000, of authorized by law; conversion, modification, uals committed to the custody of the Federal which not to exceed $6,000 shall be available and extension of federally owned buildings; Prison System: Provided further, That not to for official reception and representation ex- preliminary planning and design of projects; exceed $5,400 shall be available for official re- penses, and not to exceed $25,000,000 shall re- and operation and maintenance of secure ception and representation expenses: Pro- main available until expended. work environment facilities and secure net- vided further, That not to exceed $50,000,000 shall remain available until expended for CONSTRUCTION working capabilities; $485,000,000, to remain available until expended. necessary operations: Provided further, That, For construction in space controlled, occu- of the amounts provided for contract con- DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION pied or utilized by the United States Mar- finement, not to exceed $20,000,000 shall re- shals Service for prisoner holding and re- SALARIES AND EXPENSES main available until expended to make pay- lated support, $17,000,000, to remain available For necessary expenses of the Drug En- ments in advance for grants, contracts and until expended. forcement Administration, including not to reimbursable agreements, and other ex- FEDERAL PRISONER DETENTION exceed $70,000 to meet unforeseen emer- penses: Provided further, That the Director of For necessary expenses related to United gencies of a confidential character pursuant the Federal Prison System may accept do- States prisoners in the custody of the United to section 530C of title 28, United States nated property and services relating to the States Marshals Service as authorized by Code; and expenses for conducting drug edu- operation of the prison card program from a section 4013 of title 18, United States Code, cation and training programs, including not-for-profit entity which has operated such $1,867,461,000, to remain available until ex- travel and related expenses for participants program in the past, notwithstanding the pended: Provided, That not to exceed in such programs and the distribution of fact that such not-for-profit entity furnishes $20,000,000 shall be considered ‘‘funds appro- items of token value that promote the goals services under contracts to the Federal Pris- priated for State and local law enforcement of such programs, $2,340,010,000, of which not on System relating to the operation of pre- assistance’’ pursuant to section 4013(b) of to exceed $75,000,000 shall remain available release services, halfway houses, or other title 18, United States Code: Provided further, until expended and not to exceed $90,000 shall custodial facilities. be available for official reception and rep- That the United States Marshals Service BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES shall be responsible for managing the Justice resentation expenses. For planning, acquisition of sites, and con- Prisoner and Alien Transportation System. BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND struction of new facilities; purchase and ac- NATIONAL SECURITY DIVISION EXPLOSIVES quisition of facilities and remodeling, and SALARIES AND EXPENSES SALARIES AND EXPENSES equipping of such facilities for penal and cor- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) For necessary expenses of the Bureau of rectional use, including all necessary ex- For expenses necessary to carry out the ac- Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, penses incident thereto, by contract or force tivities of the National Security Division, for training of State and local law enforce- account; and constructing, remodeling, and $110,000,000, of which not to exceed $5,000,000 ment agencies with or without reimburse- equipping necessary buildings and facilities for information technology systems shall re- ment, including training in connection with at existing penal and correctional institu- main available until expended: Provided, the training and acquisition of canines for tions, including all necessary expenses inci- That notwithstanding section 205 of this Act, explosives and fire accelerants detection; dent thereto, by contract or force account, upon a determination by the Attorney Gen- and for provision of laboratory assistance to $290,000,000, to remain available until ex- eral that emergent circumstances require State and local law enforcement agencies, pended, of which $181,000,000 shall be avail- additional funding for the activities of the with or without reimbursement, able only for costs related to construction of National Security Division, the Attorney $1,370,000,000, of which not to exceed $36,000 new facilities: Provided, That labor of United General may transfer such amounts to this shall be for official reception and representa- States prisoners may be used for work per- heading from available appropriations for tion expenses, not to exceed $1,000,000 shall formed under this appropriation. the current fiscal year for the Department of be available for the payment of attorneys’ FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED fees as provided by section 924(d)(2) of title Justice, as may be necessary to respond to The Federal Prison Industries, Incor- 18, United States Code, and not to exceed such circumstances: Provided further, That porated, is hereby authorized to make such $20,000,000 shall remain available until ex- any transfer pursuant to the preceding pro- expenditures within the limits of funds and pended: Provided, That none of the funds ap- viso shall be treated as a reprogramming borrowing authority available, and in accord propriated herein shall be available to inves- under section 505 of this Act and shall not be with the law, and to make such contracts tigate or act upon applications for relief available for obligation or expenditure ex- and commitments without regard to fiscal from Federal firearms disabilities under sec- cept in compliance with the procedures set year limitations as provided by section 9104 tion 925(c) of title 18, United States Code: forth in that section. of title 31, United States Code, as may be Provided further, That such funds shall be necessary in carrying out the program set INTERAGENCY LAW ENFORCEMENT available to investigate and act upon appli- forth in the budget for the current fiscal INTERAGENCY CRIME AND DRUG ENFORCEMENT cations filed by corporations for relief from year for such corporation. For necessary expenses for the identifica- Federal firearms disabilities under section tion, investigation, and prosecution of indi- 925(c) of title 18, United States Code: Pro- LIMITATION ON ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES, viduals associated with the most significant vided further, That no funds made available FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED drug trafficking organizations, transnational by this or any other Act may be used to Not to exceed $2,700,000 of the funds of the organized crime, and money laundering orga- transfer the functions, missions, or activities Federal Prison Industries, Incorporated, nizations not otherwise provided for, to in- of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms shall be available for its administrative ex- clude inter-governmental agreements with and Explosives to other agencies or Depart- penses, and for services as authorized by sec- State and local law enforcement agencies en- ments. tion 3109 of title 5, United States Code, to be

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.028 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5983 computed on an accrual basis to be deter- education and other services related to such 2007 (Public Law 110–199); the Victims of mined in accordance with the corporation’s violence: Provided, That unobligated bal- Crime Act of 1984 (Public Law 98–473); the current prescribed accounting system, and ances available for the programs authorized Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act such amounts shall be exclusive of deprecia- by sections 41201, 41204, 41303, and 41305 of the of 2006 (Public Law 109–248) (‘‘the Adam tion, payment of claims, and expenditures 1994 Act, prior to its amendment by the 2013 Walsh Act’’); the PROTECT Our Children which such accounting system requires to be Act, shall be available for this program: Pro- Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–401); subtitle D of capitalized or charged to cost of commod- vided further, That 10 percent of the total title II of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ities acquired or produced, including selling amount available for this grant program (Public Law 107–296) (‘‘the 2002 Act’’); the and shipping expenses, and expenses in con- shall be available for grants under the pro- NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 nection with acquisition, construction, oper- gram authorized by section 2015 of the 1968 (Public Law 110–180); the Violence Against ation, maintenance, improvement, protec- Act: Provided further, That the definitions Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (Public tion, or disposition of facilities and other and grant conditions in section 40002 of the Law 113–4) (‘‘the 2013 Act’’); and other pro- property belonging to the corporation or in 1994 Act shall apply to this program; grams, $80,000,000, to remain available until which it has an interest. (5) $53,000,000 is for grants to encourage ar- expended, of which— (1) $43,000,000 is for criminal justice statis- STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT rest policies as authorized by part U of the tics programs, and other activities, as au- ACTIVITIES 1968 Act, of which $4,000,000 is for a homicide reduction initiative; thorized by part C of title I of the 1968 Act; OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN (6) $37,500,000 is for sexual assault victims and VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN PREVENTION AND assistance, as authorized by section 41601 of (2) $37,000,000 is for research, development, PROSECUTION PROGRAMS the 1994 Act; and evaluation programs, and other activi- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) (7) $43,500,000 is for rural domestic violence ties as authorized by part B of title I of the For grants, contracts, cooperative agree- and child abuse enforcement assistance 1968 Act and subtitle D of title II of the 2002 ments, and other assistance for the preven- grants, as authorized by section 40295 of the Act, of which $5,000,000 is for research tar- tion and prosecution of violence against 1994 Act; geted toward developing a better under- women, as authorized by the Omnibus Crime (8) $20,000,000 is for grants to reduce violent standing of the domestic radicalization phe- Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 crimes against women on campus, as author- nomenon, and advancing evidence-based U.S.C. 10101 et seq.) (‘‘the 1968 Act’’); the Vio- ized by section 304 of the 2005 Act; strategies for effective intervention and pre- lent Crime Control and Law Enforcement (9) $45,500,000 is for legal assistance for vic- vention; $1,000,000 is for research to study the Act of 1994 (Public Law 103–322) (‘‘the 1994 tims, as authorized by section 1201 of the 2000 root causes of school violence to include the Act’’); the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 Act; impact and effectiveness of grants made (Public Law 101–647) (‘‘the 1990 Act’’); the (10) $5,000,000 is for enhanced training and under the STOP School Violence Act; Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to services to end violence against and abuse of $1,000,000 is for a national study to under- end the Exploitation of Children Today Act women in later life, as authorized by section stand the responses of law enforcement to of 2003 (Public Law 108–21); the Juvenile Jus- 40802 of the 1994 Act; sex trafficking of minors; $2,000,000 is for a tice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (11) $17,000,000 is for grants to support fami- national center on forensics; and $3,000,000 is (34 U.S.C. 11101 et seq.) (‘‘the 1974 Act’’); the lies in the justice system, as authorized by for a national center for restorative justice. Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protec- section 1301 of the 2000 Act: Provided, That STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT tion Act of 2000 (Public Law 106–386) (‘‘the unobligated balances available for the pro- ASSISTANCE 2000 Act’’); the Violence Against Women and grams authorized by section 1301 of the 2000 (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) Department of Justice Reauthorization Act Act and section 41002 of the 1994 Act, prior to For grants, contracts, cooperative agree- of 2005 (Public Law 109–162) (‘‘the 2005 Act’’); their amendment by the 2013 Act, shall be ments, and other assistance authorized by the Violence Against Women Reauthoriza- available for this program; the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforce- tion Act of 2013 (Public Law 113–4) (‘‘the 2013 (12) $6,000,000 is for education and training ment Act of 1994 (Public Law 103–322) (‘‘the Act’’); the Rape Survivor Child Custody Act to end violence against and abuse of women 1994 Act’’); the Omnibus Crime Control and of 2015 (Public Law 114–22) (‘‘the 2015 Act’’); with disabilities, as authorized by section Safe Streets Act of 1968 (‘‘the 1968 Act’’); the and the Abolish Human Trafficking Act 1402 of the 2000 Act; Justice for All Act of 2004 (Public Law 108– (Public Law 115–392); and for related victims (13) $1,000,000 is for the National Resource 405); the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 services, $500,000,000, to remain available Center on Workplace Responses to assist vic- (Public Law 101–647) (‘‘the 1990 Act’’); the until expended, which shall be derived by tims of domestic violence, as authorized by Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthoriza- transfer from amounts available for obliga- section 41501 of the 1994 Act; tion Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–164); the Vio- tion in this Act from the Fund established (14) $1,000,000 is for analysis and research lence Against Women and Department of by section 1402 of chapter XIV of title II of on violence against Indian women, including Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (Public Public Law 98–473 (34 U.S.C. 20101), notwith- as authorized by section 904 of the 2005 Act: Law 109–162) (‘‘the 2005 Act’’); the Adam standing section 1402(d) of such Act of 1984, Provided, That such funds may be transferred Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of and merged with the amounts otherwise to ‘‘Research, Evaluation and Statistics’’ for 2006 (Public Law 109–248) (‘‘the Adam Walsh made available under this heading: Provided, administration by the Office of Justice Pro- Act’’); the Victims of Trafficking and Vio- That except as otherwise provided by law, grams; lence Protection Act of 2000 (Public Law 106– not to exceed 5 percent of funds made avail- (15) $500,000 is for a national clearinghouse 386); the NICS Improvement Amendments able under this heading may be used for ex- that provides training and technical assist- Act of 2007 (Public Law 110–180); subtitle D of penses related to evaluation, training, and ance on issues relating to sexual assault of title II of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 technical assistance: Provided further, That American Indian and Alaska Native women; (Public Law 107–296) (‘‘the 2002 Act’’); the of the amount provided— (16) $4,000,000 is for grants to assist tribal Second Chance Act of 2007 (Public Law 110– (1) $215,000,000 is for grants to combat vio- governments in exercising special domestic 199); the Prioritizing Resources and Organi- lence against women, as authorized by part violence criminal jurisdiction, as authorized zation for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 T of the 1968 Act; by section 904 of the 2013 Act: Provided, That (Public Law 110–403); the Victims of Crime (2) $36,500,000 is for transitional housing as- the grant conditions in section 40002(b) of the Act of 1984 (Public Law 98–473); the Mentally sistance grants for victims of domestic vio- 1994 Act shall apply to this program; and Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction lence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual as- (17) $1,000,000 is for the purposes authorized Reauthorization and Improvement Act of sault as authorized by section 40299 of the under the 2015 Act. 2008 (Public Law 110–416); the Violence 1994 Act; OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (3) $2,500,000 is for the National Institute of RESEARCH, EVALUATION AND STATISTICS (Public Law 113–4) (‘‘the 2013 Act’’); the Com- Justice and the Bureau of Justice Statistics For grants, contracts, cooperative agree- prehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of for research, evaluation, and statistics of vi- ments, and other assistance authorized by 2016 (Public Law 114–198) (‘‘CARA’’); the Jus- olence against women and related issues ad- title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and tice for All Reauthorization Act of 2016 (Pub- dressed by grant programs of the Office on Safe Streets Act of 1968 (‘‘the 1968 Act’’); the lic Law 114–324); Kevin and Avonte’s Law (di- Violence Against Women, which shall be Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Preven- vision Q of Public Law 115–141) (‘‘Kevin and transferred to ‘‘Research, Evaluation and tion Act of 1974 (‘‘the 1974 Act’’); the Missing Avonte’s Law’’); the Keep Young Athletes Statistics’’ for administration by the Office Children’s Assistance Act (34 U.S.C. 11291 et Safe Act of 2018 (title III of division S of Pub- of Justice Programs; seq.); the Prosecutorial Remedies and Other lic Law 115–141) (‘‘the Keep Young Athletes (4) $11,000,000 is for a grant program to pro- Tools to end the Exploitation of Children Safe Act’’); the STOP School Violence Act of vide services to advocate for and respond to Today Act of 2003 (Public Law 108–21); the 2018 (title V of division S of Public Law 115– youth victims of domestic violence, dating Justice for All Act of 2004 (Public Law 108– 141) (‘‘the STOP School Violence Act’’); the violence, sexual assault, and stalking; assist- 405); the Violence Against Women and De- Fix NICS Act of 2018 (title VI of division S of ance to children and youth exposed to such partment of Justice Reauthorization Act of Public Law 115–141); the Project Safe Neigh- violence; programs to engage men and youth 2005 (Public Law 109–162) (‘‘the 2005 Act’’); borhoods Grant Program Authorization Act in preventing such violence; and assistance the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 (Pub- of 2018 (Public Law 115–185); the SUPPORT to middle and high school students through lic Law 101–647); the Second Chance Act of for Patients and Communities Act (Public

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.028 S22OCPT1 S5984 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 Law 115–271); and the Second Chance Reau- (7) $1,000,000 for the National Sex Offender (A) $80,000,000 for Drug Courts, as author- thorization Act of 2018 (Public Law 115–391); Public Website; ized by section 1001(a)(25)(A) of title I of the and other programs, $1,789,790,000, to remain (8) $78,290,000 for grants to States to up- 1968 Act; available until expended as follows— grade criminal and mental health records for (B) $33,000,000 for mental health courts and (1) $545,000,000 for the Edward Byrne Memo- the National Instant Criminal Background adult and juvenile collaboration program rial Justice Assistance Grant program as au- Check System, of which no less than grants, as authorized by parts V and HH of thorized by subpart 1 of part E of title I of $25,000,000 shall be for grants made under the title I of the 1968 Act, and the Mentally Ill the 1968 Act (except that section 1001(c), and authorities of the NICS Improvement Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction the special rules for Puerto Rico under sec- Amendments Act of 2007 (Public Law 110–180) Reauthorization and Improvement Act of tion 505(g) of title I of the 1968 Act shall not and Fix NICS Act of 2018; 2008 (Public Law 110–416); apply for purposes of this Act), of which, not- (9) $30,000,000 for Paul Coverdell Forensic (C) $31,000,000 for grants for Residential withstanding such subpart 1, $12,000,000 is for Sciences Improvement Grants under part BB Substance Abuse Treatment for State Pris- the Officer Robert Wilson III Memorial Ini- oners, as authorized by part S of title I of the of title I of the 1968 Act; tiative on Preventing Violence Against Law 1968 Act; (10) $136,000,000 for DNA-related and foren- Enforcement Officer Resilience and Surviv- (D) $23,000,000 for a veterans treatment sic programs and activities, of which— ability (VALOR), $7,500,000 is for an initia- courts program; tive to support evidence-based policing, (A) $125,000,000 is for a DNA analysis and (E) $31,000,000 for a program to monitor $8,000,000 is for an initiative to enhance pros- capacity enhancement program and for other prescription drugs and scheduled listed ecutorial decision-making, $2,400,000 is for local, State, and Federal forensic activities, chemical products; and the operationalization, maintenance and ex- including the purposes authorized under sec- (F) $180,000,000 for a comprehensive opioid, pansion of the National Missing and Uniden- tion 2 of the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimi- stimulant, and substance abuse program; tified Persons System, $2,500,000 is for an nation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106–546) (the (17) $2,500,000 for a competitive grant pro- academic based training initiative to im- Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program): gram authorized by the Keep Young Athletes prove police-based responses to people with Provided, That up to 4 percent of funds made Safe Act; and mental illness or developmental disabilities, available under this paragraph may be used (18) $67,000,000 for grants to be adminis- $2,000,000 is for a student loan repayment as- for the purposes described in the DNA Train- tered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance for sistance program pursuant to section 952 of ing and Education for Law Enforcement, purposes authorized under the STOP School Public Law 110–315, $15,500,000 is for prison Correctional Personnel, and Court Officers Violence Act: rape prevention and prosecution grants to program (Public Law 108–405, section 303); Provided, That, if a unit of local government States and units of local government, and (B) $7,000,000 is for the purposes described uses any of the funds made available under other programs, as authorized by the Prison in the Kirk Bloodsworth Post-Conviction this heading to increase the number of law Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (Public Law DNA Testing Grant Program (Public Law enforcement officers, the unit of local gov- 108–79), $2,000,000 is for a grant program au- 108–405, section 412); and ernment will achieve a net gain in the num- thorized by Kevin and Avonte’s Law, (C) $4,000,000 is for Sexual Assault Forensic ber of law enforcement officers who perform $3,000,000 is for a regional law enforcement Exam Program grants, including as author- non-administrative public sector safety serv- technology initiative, $20,000,000 is for pro- ized by section 304 of Public Law 108–405; ice. grams to reduce gun crime and gang vio- (11) $48,000,000 for a grant program for com- JUVENILE JUSTICE PROGRAMS lence, as authorized by Public Law 115–185, munity-based sexual assault response re- For grants, contracts, cooperative agree- $2,000,000 is for a grant to provide a drug field form; ments, and other assistance authorized by testing and training initiative, $5,500,000 is (12) $12,000,000 for the court-appointed spe- the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Pre- for the Capital Litigation Improvement cial advocate program, as authorized by sec- vention Act of 1974 (‘‘the 1974 Act’’); the Om- Grant Program, as authorized by section 426 tion 217 of the 1990 Act; nibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of of Public Law 108–405, and for grants for (13) $38,000,000 for assistance to Indian 1968 (‘‘the 1968 Act’’); the Violence Against wrongful conviction review, $1,000,000 is for a tribes; Women and Department of Justice Reauthor- collaborative mental health and anti-recidi- (14) $90,000,000 for offender reentry pro- ization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–162) (‘‘the vism initiative, $100,000,000 is for grants for grams and research, as authorized by the 2005 Act’’); the Missing Children’s Assistance law enforcement activities associated with Second Chance Act of 2007 (Public Law 110– Act (34 U.S.C. 11291 et seq.); the Prosecu- the presidential nominating conventions, 199) and by the Second Chance Reauthoriza- torial Remedies and Other Tools to end the $2,000,000 is for a program to improve juve- tion Act of 2018 (Public Law 115–391), without Exploitation of Children Today Act of 2003 nile indigent defense, and $8,000,000 is for regard to the time limitations specified at (Public Law 108–21); the Victims of Child community-based violence prevention initia- section 6(1) of such Act, of which not to ex- Abuse Act of 1990 (Public Law 101–647) (‘‘the tives; ceed $6,000,000 is for a program to improve 1990 Act’’); the Adam Walsh Child Protection (2) $150,000,000 for the State Criminal Alien State, local, and tribal probation or parole and Safety Act of 2006 (Public Law 109–248) Assistance Program, as authorized by sec- supervision efforts and strategies, $5,000,000 (‘‘the Adam Walsh Act’’); the PROTECT Our tion 241(i)(5) of the Immigration and Nation- is for Children of Incarcerated Parents Dem- Children Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–401); the ality Act (8 U.S.C. 1231(i)(5)): Provided, That Violence Against Women Reauthorization no jurisdiction shall request compensation onstrations to enhance and maintain paren- tal and family relationships for incarcerated Act of 2013 (Public Law 113–4) (‘‘the 2013 for any cost greater than the actual cost for Act’’); the Justice for All Reauthorization parents as a reentry or recidivism reduction Federal immigration and other detainees Act of 2016 (Public Law 114–324); the Juvenile strategy, and $4,500,000 is for additional rep- housed in State and local detention facili- Justice Reform Act of 2018 (Public Law 115– lication sites employing the Project HOPE ties; 385); and other juvenile justice programs, (3) $85,000,000 for victim services programs Opportunity Probation with Enforcement $315,000,000, to remain available until ex- for victims of trafficking, as authorized by model implementing swift and certain sanc- pended as follows— section 107(b)(2) of Public Law 106–386, for tions in probation, and for a research project (1) $63,000,000 for programs authorized by programs authorized under Public Law 109– on the effectiveness of the model: Provided, section 221 of the 1974 Act, and for training 164, or programs authorized under Public That up to $7,500,000 of funds made available and technical assistance to assist small, non- Law 113–4; in this paragraph may be used for perform- profit organizations with the Federal grants (4) $14,000,000 for economic, high tech- ance-based awards for Pay for Success process: Provided, That of the amounts pro- nology, white collar, and Internet crime pre- projects, of which up to $5,000,000 shall be for vided under this paragraph, $500,000 shall be vention grants, including as authorized by Pay for Success programs implementing the for a competitive demonstration grant pro- section 401 of Public Law 110–403, of which Permanent Supportive Housing Model; gram to support emergency planning among $2,500,000 is for competitive grants that help (15) $67,500,000 for initiatives to improve State, local and tribal juvenile justice resi- State and local law enforcement tackle in- police-community relations, of which dential facilities; tellectual property thefts, and $2,000,000 for a $22,500,000 is for a competitive matching (2) $97,000,000 for youth mentoring grants; competitive grant program for training stu- grant program for purchases of body-worn (3) $40,000,000 for delinquency prevention, dents in computer forensics and digital in- cameras for State, local and Tribal law en- as authorized by section 505 of the 1974 Act, vestigation; forcement, $28,000,000 is for a justice rein- of which, pursuant to sections 261 and 262 (5) $20,000,000 for sex offender management vestment initiative, for activities related to thereof— assistance, as authorized by the Adam Walsh criminal justice reform and recidivism re- (A) $5,000,000 shall be for the Tribal Youth Act, and related activities; duction, and $17,000,000 is for an Edward Program; (6) $27,500,000 for the Patrick Leahy Bullet- Byrne Memorial criminal justice innovation (B) $500,000 shall be for an Internet site proof Vest Partnership Grant Program, as program; providing information and resources on chil- authorized by section 2501 of title I of the (16) $378,000,000 for comprehensive opioid dren of incarcerated parents; 1968 Act: Provided, That $1,500,000 is trans- abuse reduction activities, including as au- (C) $2,000,000 shall be for competitive ferred directly to the National Institute of thorized by CARA, and for the following pro- grants focusing on girls in the juvenile jus- Standards and Technology’s Office of Law grams, which shall address opioid, stimulant, tice system; Enforcement Standards for research, testing and substance abuse reduction consistent (D) $10,000,000 shall be for an opioid-af- and evaluation programs; with underlying program authorities— fected youth initiative; and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.028 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5985 (E) $8,000,000 shall be for an initiative re- exceed $125,000 unless the Director of the Of- ity: Provided, That nothing in this section in lating to children exposed to violence; fice of Community Oriented Policing Serv- any way diminishes the effect of section 203 (4) $27,000,000 for programs authorized by ices grants a waiver from this limitation: intended to address the philosophical beliefs the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990; Provided further, That within the amounts of individual employees of the Bureau of (5) $85,000,000 for missing and exploited appropriated under this paragraph, Prisons. children programs, including as authorized $27,000,000 is for improving tribal law en- SEC. 205. Not to exceed 5 percent of any ap- by sections 404(b) and 405(a) of the 1974 Act forcement, including hiring, equipment, propriation made available for the current (except that section 102(b)(4)(B) of the PRO- training, anti-methamphetamine activities, fiscal year for the Department of Justice in TECT Our Children Act of 2008 (Public Law and anti-opioid activities: Provided further, this Act may be transferred between such ap- 110–401) shall not apply for purposes of this That of the amounts appropriated under this propriations, but no such appropriation, ex- Act); and paragraph, $6,500,000 is for community polic- cept as otherwise specifically provided, shall (6) $3,000,000 for child abuse training pro- ing development activities in furtherance of be increased by more than 10 percent by any grams for judicial personnel and practi- the purposes in section 1701: Provided further, such transfers: Provided, That any transfer tioners, as authorized by section 222 of the That of the amounts appropriated under this pursuant to this section shall be treated as a 1990 Act: paragraph $38,000,000 is for regional informa- reprogramming of funds under section 505 of this Act and shall not be available for obliga- Provided, That not more than 10 percent of tion sharing activities, as authorized by part tion except in compliance with the proce- each amount may be used for research, eval- M of title I of the 1968 Act, which shall be dures set forth in that section. uation, and statistics activities designed to transferred to and merged with ‘‘Research, SEC. 206. None of the funds made available benefit the programs or activities author- Evaluation, and Statistics’’ for administra- under this title may be used by the Federal ized: Provided further, That not more than 2 tion by the Office of Justice Programs: Pro- Bureau of Prisons or the United States Mar- percent of the amounts designated under vided further, That within the amounts ap- shals Service for the purpose of transporting paragraphs (1) through (3) and (6) may be propriated under this paragraph, no less than an individual who is a prisoner pursuant to used for training and technical assistance: $3,000,000 is to support the Tribal Access Pro- conviction for crime under State or Federal Provided further, That the two preceding pro- gram: Provided further, That within the law and is classified as a maximum or high visos shall not apply to grants and projects amounts appropriated under this paragraph, security prisoner, other than to a prison or administered pursuant to sections 261 and 262 $5,000,000 is for training, peer mentoring, and other facility certified by the Federal Bu- of the 1974 Act and to missing and exploited mental health program activities as author- reau of Prisons as appropriately secure for children programs. ized under the Law Enforcement Mental housing such a prisoner. PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER BENEFITS Health and Wellness Act (Public Law 115– SEC. 207. (a) None of the funds appropriated (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) 113); by this Act may be used by Federal prisons (2) $10,000,000 is for activities authorized by to purchase cable television services, or to For payments and expenses authorized the POLICE Act of 2016 (Public Law 114–199); rent or purchase audiovisual or electronic under section 1001(a)(4) of title I of the Omni- (3) $12,000,000 is for competitive grants to media or equipment used primarily for rec- bus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of State law enforcement agencies in States reational purposes. 1968, such sums as are necessary (including with high seizures of precursor chemicals, (b) Subsection (a) does not preclude the amounts for administrative costs), to remain finished methamphetamine, laboratories, rental, maintenance, or purchase of audio- available until expended; and $24,800,000 for and laboratory dump seizures: Provided, That visual or electronic media or equipment for payments authorized by section 1201(b) of funds appropriated under this paragraph inmate training, religious, or educational such Act and for educational assistance au- shall be utilized for investigative purposes to programs. thorized by section 1218 of such Act, to re- locate or investigate illicit activities, in- SEC. 208. None of the funds made available main available until expended: Provided, cluding precursor diversion, laboratories, or under this title shall be obligated or ex- That notwithstanding section 205 of this Act, methamphetamine traffickers; pended for any new or enhanced information upon a determination by the Attorney Gen- technology program having total estimated (4) $35,000,000 is for competitive grants to eral that emergent circumstances require development costs in excess of $100,000,000, statewide law enforcement agencies in additional funding for such disability and unless the Deputy Attorney General and the States with high rates of primary treatment education payments, the Attorney General investment review board certify to the Com- admissions for heroin and other opioids: Pro- may transfer such amounts to ‘‘Public Safe- mittees on Appropriations of the House of vided, That these funds shall be utilized for ty Officer Benefits’’ from available appro- Representatives and the Senate that the in- investigative purposes to locate or inves- priations for the Department of Justice as formation technology program has appro- tigate illicit activities, including activities may be necessary to respond to such cir- priate program management controls and related to the distribution of heroin or un- cumstances: Provided further, That any contractor oversight mechanisms in place, lawful distribution of prescription opioids, or transfer pursuant to the preceding proviso and that the program is compatible with the unlawful heroin and prescription opioid traf- shall be treated as a reprogramming under enterprise architecture of the Department of fickers through statewide collaboration; and section 505 of this Act and shall not be avail- Justice. (5) $33,000,000 is for competitive grants to able for obligation or expenditure except in SEC. 209. The notification thresholds and be administered by the Community Oriented compliance with the procedures set forth in procedures set forth in section 505 of this Act Policing Services Office for purposes author- that section. shall apply to deviations from the amounts ized under the STOP School Violence Act designated for specific activities in this Act COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES (title V of division S of Public Law 115–141). and in the report accompanying this Act, COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES GENERAL PROVISIONS—DEPARTMENT OF and to any use of deobligated balances of PROGRAMS JUSTICE funds provided under this title in previous (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) years. SEC. 210. None of the funds appropriated by For activities authorized by the Violent SEC. 201. In addition to amounts otherwise Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of this Act may be used to plan for, begin, con- made available in this title for official recep- tinue, finish, process, or approve a public- 1994 (Public Law 103–322); the Omnibus Crime tion and representation expenses, a total of Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (‘‘the private competition under the Office of Man- not to exceed $50,000 from funds appropriated agement and Budget Circular A–76 or any 1968 Act’’); the Violence Against Women and to the Department of Justice in this title successor administrative regulation, direc- Department of Justice Reauthorization Act shall be available to the Attorney General tive, or policy for work performed by em- of 2005 (Public Law 109–162) (‘‘the 2005 Act’’); for official reception and representation ex- ployees of the Bureau of Prisons or of Fed- the American Law Enforcement Heroes Act penses. eral Prison Industries, Incorporated. of 2017 (Public Law 115–37); and the SUP- SEC. 202. None of the funds appropriated by SEC. 211. Notwithstanding any other provi- PORT for Patients and Communities Act this title shall be available to pay for an sion of law, no funds shall be available for (Public Law 115–271), $335,000,000, to remain abortion, except where the life of the mother the salary, benefits, or expenses of any available until expended: Provided, That any would be endangered if the fetus were carried United States Attorney assigned dual or ad- balances made available through prior year to term, or in the case of rape or incest: Pro- ditional responsibilities by the Attorney deobligations shall only be available in ac- vided, That should this prohibition be de- General or his designee that exempt that cordance with section 505 of this Act: Pro- clared unconstitutional by a court of com- United States Attorney from the residency vided further, That of the amount provided petent jurisdiction, this section shall be null requirements of section 545 of title 28, United under this heading— and void. States Code. (1) $245,000,000 is for grants under section SEC. 203. None of the funds appropriated SEC. 212. At the discretion of the Attorney 1701 of title I of the 1968 Act (34 U.S.C. 10381) under this title shall be used to require any General, and in addition to any amounts for the hiring and rehiring of additional ca- person to perform, or facilitate in any way that otherwise may be available (or author- reer law enforcement officers under part Q of the performance of, any abortion. ized to be made available) by law, with re- such title notwithstanding subsection (i) of SEC. 204. Nothing in the preceding section spect to funds appropriated by this title such section: Provided, That, notwith- shall remove the obligation of the Director under the headings ‘‘Research, Evaluation standing section 1704(c) of such title (34 of the Bureau of Prisons to provide escort and Statistics’’, ‘‘State and Local Law En- U.S.C. 10384(c)), funding for hiring or rehir- services necessary for a female inmate to re- forcement Assistance’’, and ‘‘Juvenile Jus- ing a career law enforcement officer may not ceive such service outside the Federal facil- tice Programs’’—

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In this fiscal year and each fiscal or allowances therefor, as authorized by sec- priated specifically for research, evaluation, year thereafter, amounts credited to and tions 5901 and 5902 of title 5, United States or statistical programs administered by the made available in the Department of Justice Code; travel expenses; purchase and hire of National Institute of Justice and the Bureau Working Capital Fund as an offsetting col- passenger motor vehicles; and purchase, of Justice Statistics, shall be transferred to lection pursuant to section 108 of Public Law lease, charter, maintenance, and operation of and merged with funds provided to the Na- 103–121, 107 Stat. 1164 (1994) shall be so cred- mission and administrative aircraft, tional Institute of Justice and the Bureau of ited and available only to the extent and in $6,905,700,000, to remain available until Sep- Justice Statistics, to be used by them for re- such amounts as provided in advance in ap- tember 30, 2021: Provided, That, $1,945,000,000 search, evaluation, or statistical purposes, propriations Acts: Provided, That notwith- shall be for Earth Science; $2,631,100,000 shall without regard to the authorizations for standing 31 U.S.C. 3302 or any other statute be for Planetary Science; $1,171,600,000 shall such grant or reimbursement programs. affecting the crediting of collections, the At- be for Astrophysics; $423,000,000 shall be for SEC. 213. Upon request by a grantee for torney General may credit, as a discre- the James Webb Space Telescope; and whom the Attorney General has determined tionary offsetting collection, to the Depart- $735,000,000 shall be for Heliophysics: Provided there is a fiscal hardship, the Attorney Gen- ment of Justice Working Capital Fund, for further, That the National Aeronautics and eral may, with respect to funds appropriated fiscal year 2020, up to three percent of all Space Administration shall use the Space in this or any other Act making appropria- amounts collected pursuant to civil debt col- Launch System as the launch vehicle for the tions for fiscal years 2017 through 2020 for the lection litigation activities of the Depart- Jupiter Europa Clipper mission. ment of Justice and, such amounts so cred- following programs, waive the following re- AERONAUTICS quirements: ited in fiscal year 2020 shall remain available For necessary expenses, not otherwise pro- (1) For the adult and juvenile offender until expended, shall be subject to the terms vided for, in the conduct and support of aero- State and local reentry demonstration and conditions of that fund, and shall be nautics research and development activities, projects under part FF of title I of the Omni- used only for paying the costs of processing including research, development, operations, bus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of and tracking such litigation: Provided fur- support, and services; maintenance and re- 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10631 et seq.), the require- ther, That any such amounts from the fund pair, facility planning and design; space ments under section 2976(g)(1) of such part that the Attorney General determines are flight, spacecraft control, and communica- (34 U.S.C. 10631(g)(1)). necessary to pay for the costs of processing tions activities; program management; per- (2) For grants to protect inmates and safe- and tracking civil debt collection litigation sonnel and related costs, including uniforms guard communities as authorized by section activities in fiscal year 2020 shall be trans- or allowances therefor, as authorized by sec- 6 of the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 ferred to other appropriations accounts in tions 5901 and 5902 of title 5, United States (34 U.S.C. 30305(c)(3)), the requirements of the Department of Justice for paying the Code; travel expenses; purchase and hire of section 6(c)(3) of such Act. costs of such activities, and shall be in addi- SEC. 214. Notwithstanding any other provi- tion to any amounts otherwise made avail- passenger motor vehicles; and purchase, sion of law, section 20109(a) of subtitle A of able for such purpose in those appropriations lease, charter, maintenance, and operation of title II of the Violent Crime Control and Law accounts: Provided further, That such trans- mission and administrative aircraft, Enforcement Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12109(a)) fer authority is in addition to any other $783,900,000, to remain available until Sep- shall not apply to amounts made available transfer authority provided by law: Provided tember 30, 2021. by this or any other Act. further, That any transfer of funds pursuant SPACE TECHNOLOGY to this section shall be treated as a re- SEC. 215. None of the funds made available For necessary expenses, not otherwise pro- programming of funds under section 505 of under this Act, other than for the national vided for, in the conduct and support of this Act and shall not be available for obliga- instant criminal background check system space technology research and development tion except in compliance with the proce- established under section 103 of the Brady activities, including research, development, dures set forth in that section. Handgun Violence Prevention Act (34 U.S.C. operations, support, and services; mainte- 40901), may be used by a Federal law enforce- This title may be cited as the ‘‘Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2020’’. nance and repair, facility planning and de- ment officer to facilitate the transfer of an sign; space flight, spacecraft control, and TITLE III operable firearm to an individual if the Fed- communications activities; program man- eral law enforcement officer knows or sus- SCIENCE agement; personnel and related costs, includ- pects that the individual is an agent of a OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY ing uniforms or allowances therefor, as au- drug cartel, unless law enforcement per- For necessary expenses of the Office of thorized by sections 5901 and 5902 of title 5, sonnel of the United States continuously Science and Technology Policy, in carrying United States Code; travel expenses; pur- monitor or control the firearm at all times. out the purposes of the National Science and chase and hire of passenger motor vehicles; SEC. 216. (a) None of the income retained in Technology Policy, Organization, and Prior- and purchase, lease, charter, maintenance, the Department of Justice Working Capital ities Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 6601 et seq.), hire and operation of mission and administrative Fund pursuant to title I of Public Law 102– of passenger motor vehicles, and services as aircraft, $1,076,400,000, to remain available 140 (105 Stat. 784; 28 U.S.C. 527 note) shall be authorized by section 3109 of title 5, United until September 30, 2021: Provided, That available for obligation during fiscal year States Code, not to exceed $2,250 for official $180,000,000 shall be for RESTORE–L: Pro- 2020, except up to $12,000,000 may be obli- reception and representation expenses, and vided further, That $100,000,000 shall be for the gated for implementation of a unified De- rental of conference rooms in the District of development and demonstration of a nuclear partment of Justice financial management Columbia, $5,544,000. thermal propulsion system, of which system. NATIONAL SPACE COUNCIL $70,000,000 shall be for the design of a flight (b) Not to exceed $30,000,000 of the unobli- For necessary expenses of the National demonstration system. gated balances transferred to the capital ac- Space Council, in carrying out the purposes count of the Department of Justice Working EXPLORATION of Title V of Public Law 100–685 and Execu- Capital Fund pursuant to title I of Public For necessary expenses, not otherwise pro- tive Order 13803, hire of passenger motor ve- Law 102–140 (105 Stat. 784; 28 U.S.C. 527 note) vided for, in the conduct and support of ex- hicles, and services as authorized by section shall be available for obligation in fiscal ploration research and development activi- 3109 of title 5, United States Code, not to ex- year 2020, and any use, obligation, transfer or ties, including research, development, oper- ceed $2,250 for official reception and rep- allocation of such funds shall be treated as a ations, support, and services; maintenance resentation expenses, $1,965,000: Provided, reprogramming of funds under section 505 of and repair, facility planning and design; That notwithstanding any other provision of space flight, spacecraft control, and commu- this Act. law, the National Space Council may accept (c) Not to exceed $10,000,000 of the excess nications activities; program management; personnel support from Federal agencies, de- unobligated balances available under section personnel and related costs, including uni- partments, and offices, and such Federal 524(c)(8)(E) of title 28, United States Code, forms or allowances therefor, as authorized agencies, departments, and offices may de- shall be available for obligation during fiscal by sections 5901 and 5902 of title 5, United tail staff without reimbursement to the Na- year 2020, and any use, obligation, transfer or States Code; travel expenses; purchase and tional Space Council for purposes provided allocation of such funds shall be treated as a hire of passenger motor vehicles; and pur- herein. reprogramming of funds under section 505 of chase, lease, charter, maintenance, and oper- this Act. NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ation of mission and administrative aircraft, SEC. 217. Discretionary funds that are made ADMINISTRATION $6,222,600,000, to remain available until Sep- available in this Act for the Office of Justice SCIENCE tember 30, 2021: Provided, That not less than Programs may be used to participate in Per- For necessary expenses, not otherwise pro- $1,406,700,000 shall be for the Orion Multi- formance Partnership Pilots authorized vided for, in the conduct and support of Purpose Crew Vehicle: Provided further, That

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not less than $2,585,900,000 shall be for the CONSTRUCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL ing required by fiscal year to achieve such Space Launch System (SLS) launch vehicle, COMPLIANCE AND RESTORATION milestones. which shall have a lift capability not less For necessary expenses for construction of NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION than 130 metric tons and which shall have facilities including repair, rehabilitation, re- RESEARCH AND RELATED ACTIVITIES core elements and an Exploration Upper vitalization, and modification of facilities, For necessary expenses in carrying out the Stage developed simultaneously: Provided construction of new facilities and additions further, That of the amounts provided for National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 to existing facilities, facility planning and U.S.C. 1861 et seq.), and Public Law 86–209 (42 SLS, not less than $300,000,000 shall be for design, and restoration, and acquisition or Exploration Upper Stage development: Pro- U.S.C. 1880 et seq.); services as authorized by condemnation of real property, as authorized section 3109 of title 5, United States Code; vided further, That $590,000,000 shall be for by law, and environmental compliance and Exploration Ground Systems: Provided fur- maintenance and operation of aircraft and restoration, $524,400,000, to remain available purchase of flight services for research sup- ther, That the National Aeronautics and until September 30, 2025: Provided, That pro- Space Administration shall provide to the port; acquisition of aircraft; and authorized ceeds from leases deposited into this account travel; $6,769,670,000, to remain available Committees on Appropriations of the House shall be available for a period of 5 years to of Representatives and the Senate, concur- until September 30, 2021, of which not to ex- the extent and in amounts as provided in an- ceed $500,000,000 shall remain available until rent with the annual budget submission, a 5- nual appropriations Acts: Provided further, year budget profile for an integrated system expended for polar research and operations That such proceeds referred to in the pre- support, and for reimbursement to other that includes the SLS, the Orion Multi-Pur- ceding proviso shall be available for obliga- pose Crew Vehicle, and associated ground Federal agencies for operational and science tion for fiscal year 2020 in an amount not to systems that will ensure an Exploration Mis- support and logistical and other related ac- exceed $14,900,000: Provided further, That each sion-2 crewed launch as early as possible, as tivities for the United States Antarctic pro- annual budget request shall include an an- well as a system-based funding profile for a gram: Provided, That receipts for scientific nual estimate of gross receipts and collec- sustained launch cadence beyond the initial support services and materials furnished by tions and proposed use of all funds collected crewed test launch: Provided further, That the National Research Centers and other Na- pursuant to section 20145 of title 51, United $1,640,000,000 shall be for exploration research tional Science Foundation supported re- States Code. and development. search facilities may be credited to this ap- OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL SPACE OPERATIONS propriation. For necessary expenses, not otherwise pro- For necessary expenses of the Office of In- MAJOR RESEARCH EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES vided for, in the conduct and support of spector General in carrying out the Inspec- CONSTRUCTION space operations research and development tor General Act of 1978, $40,000,000, of which For necessary expenses for the acquisition, activities, including research, development, $500,000 shall remain available until Sep- construction, commissioning, and upgrading operations, support and services; space tember 30, 2021. of major research equipment, facilities, and flight, spacecraft control and communica- ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS other such capital assets pursuant to the Na- tions activities, including operations, pro- (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) tional Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq.), including authorized duction, and services; maintenance and re- Funds for any announced prize otherwise travel, $253,230,000, to remain available until pair, facility planning and design; program authorized shall remain available, without management; personnel and related costs, in- expended. fiscal year limitation, until a prize is cluding uniforms or allowances therefor, as claimed or the offer is withdrawn. EDUCATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES authorized by sections 5901 and 5902 of title 5, Not to exceed 5 percent of any appropria- For necessary expenses in carrying out United States Code; travel expenses; pur- tion made available for the current fiscal science, mathematics and engineering edu- chase and hire of passenger motor vehicles; year for the National Aeronautics and Space cation and human resources programs and and purchase, lease, charter, maintenance Administration in this Act may be trans- activities pursuant to the National Science and operation of mission and administrative ferred between such appropriations, but no Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1861 et aircraft, $4,150,200,000, to remain available such appropriation, except as otherwise spe- seq.), including services as authorized by sec- until September 30, 2021. cifically provided, shall be increased by more tion 3109 of title 5, United States Code, au- SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND than 10 percent by any such transfers. Bal- thorized travel, and rental of conference MATHEMATICS ENGAGEMENT ances so transferred shall be merged with rooms in the District of Columbia, For necessary expenses, not otherwise pro- and available for the same purposes and the $937,000,000, to remain available until Sep- vided for, in the conduct and support of aero- same time period as the appropriations to tember 30, 2021. space and aeronautical education research which transferred. Any transfer pursuant to AGENCY OPERATIONS AND AWARD MANAGEMENT and development activities, including re- this provision shall be treated as a re- For agency operations and award manage- search, development, operations, support, programming of funds under section 505 of ment necessary in carrying out the National and services; program management; per- this Act and shall not be available for obliga- Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C. sonnel and related costs, including uniforms tion except in compliance with the proce- 1861 et seq.); services authorized by section or allowances therefor, as authorized by sec- dures set forth in that section. tions 5901 and 5902 of title 5, United States 3109 of title 5, United States Code; hire of The spending plan required by this Act passenger motor vehicles; uniforms or allow- Code; travel expenses; purchase and hire of shall be provided by NASA at the theme, passenger motor vehicles; and purchase, ances therefor, as authorized by sections 5901 program, project and activity level. The and 5902 of title 5, United States Code; rental lease, charter, maintenance, and operation of spending plan, as well as any subsequent mission and administrative aircraft, of conference rooms in the District of Co- change of an amount established in that lumbia; and reimbursement of the Depart- $112,000,000, to remain available until Sep- spending plan that meets the notification re- tember 30, 2021, of which $22,000,000 shall be ment of Homeland Security for security quirements of section 505 of this Act, shall be guard services; $336,900,000: Provided, That for the Established Program to Stimulate treated as a reprogramming under section Competitive Research and $47,000,000 shall be not to exceed $8,280 is for official reception 505 of this Act and shall not be available for and representation expenses: Provided fur- for the National Space Grant College and obligation or expenditure except in compli- Fellowship Program. ther, That contracts may be entered into ance with the procedures set forth in that under this heading in fiscal year 2020 for SAFETY, SECURITY AND MISSION SERVICES section. maintenance and operation of facilities and For necessary expenses, not otherwise pro- Not more than 50 percent of the amounts for other services to be provided during the vided for, in the conduct and support of made available in this Act for the Gateway; next fiscal year. science, aeronautics, space technology, ex- Advanced Cislunar and Surface Capabilities; OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL SCIENCE BOARD ploration, space operations and education re- Commercial LEO Development; and Lunar search and development activities, including Discovery and Exploration, excluding the For necessary expenses (including payment research, development, operations, support, Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, may be obli- of salaries, authorized travel, hire of pas- and services; maintenance and repair, facil- gated until the Administrator submits a senger motor vehicles, the rental of con- ity planning and design; space flight, space- multi-year plan to the Committees on Ap- ference rooms in the District of Columbia, craft control, and communications activi- propriations of the House of Representatives and the employment of experts and consult- ties; program management; personnel and re- and the Senate that identifies estimated ants under section 3109 of title 5, United lated costs, including uniforms or allowances dates, by fiscal year, for Space Launch Sys- States Code) involved in carrying out section therefor, as authorized by sections 5901 and tem flights to build the Gateway; the com- 4 of the National Science Foundation Act of 5902 of title 5, United States Code; travel ex- mencement of partnerships with commercial 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1863) and Public Law 86–209 (42 penses; purchase and hire of passenger motor entities for additional LEO missions to land U.S.C. 1880 et seq.), $4,500,000: Provided, That vehicles; not to exceed $63,000 for official re- humans and rovers on the Moon; and con- not to exceed $2,500 shall be available for of- ception and representation expenses; and ducting additional scientific activities on ficial reception and representation expenses. purchase, lease, charter, maintenance, and the Moon. The multi-year plan shall include OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL operation of mission and administrative air- key milestones to be met by fiscal year to For necessary expenses of the Office of In- craft, $2,934,800,000, to remain available until achieve goals for each of the lunar programs spector General as authorized by the Inspec- September 30, 2021. described in the previous sentence and fund- tor General Act of 1978, $15,700,000, of which

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.028 S22OCPT1 S5988 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 $400,000 shall remain available until Sep- atives and the Senate have been notified of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforce- tember 30, 2021. such proposals, in accordance with the re- ment Act of 2015 (19 U.S.C. 4405), including ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS programming requirements of section 505 of transfers, $15,000,000, to be derived from the this Act: Provided further, That the Chair Trade Enforcement Trust Fund: Provided, (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) may accept and use any gift or donation to That any transfer pursuant to subsection Not to exceed 5 percent of any appropria- carry out the work of the Commission. (d)(1) of such section shall be treated as a re- tion made available for the current fiscal INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION programming under section 505 of this Act. year for the National Science Foundation in SALARIES AND EXPENSES STATE JUSTICE INSTITUTE this Act may be transferred between such ap- propriations, but no such appropriation shall For necessary expenses of the Inter- SALARIES AND EXPENSES be increased by more than 10 percent by any national Trade Commission, including hire For necessary expenses of the State Jus- such transfers. Any transfer pursuant to this of passenger motor vehicles and services as tice Institute, as authorized by the State paragraph shall be treated as a reprogram- authorized by section 3109 of title 5, United Justice Institute Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10701 ming of funds under section 505 of this Act States Code, and not to exceed $2,250 for offi- et seq.) $6,300,000, of which $500,000 shall re- and shall not be available for obligation ex- cial reception and representation expenses, main available until September 30, 2021: Pro- $99,400,000, to remain available until ex- cept in compliance with the procedures set vided, That not to exceed $2,250 shall be pended. forth in that section. available for official reception and represen- The Director of the National Science Foun- LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION tation expenses: Provided further, That, for dation (NSF) shall notify the Committees on PAYMENT TO THE LEGAL SERVICES the purposes of section 505 of this Act, the Appropriations of the House of Representa- CORPORATION State Justice Institute shall be considered tives and the Senate at least 30 days in ad- For payment to the Legal Services Cor- an agency of the United States Government. vance of any planned divestment through poration to carry out the purposes of the TITLE V transfer, decommissioning, termination, or Legal Services Corporation Act of 1974, GENERAL PROVISIONS deconstruction of any NSF-owned facilities $425,500,000, of which $388,200,000 is for basic (INCLUDING RESCISSIONS) or any NSF capital assets (including land, field programs and required independent au- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) structures, and equipment) valued greater dits; $5,300,000 is for the Office of Inspector SEC. 501. No part of any appropriation con- General, of which such amounts as may be than $2,500,000. tained in this Act shall be used for publicity necessary may be used to conduct additional This title may be cited as the ‘‘Science Ap- or propaganda purposes not authorized by propriations Act, 2020’’. audits of recipients; $22,000,000 is for manage- ment and grants oversight; $4,000,000 is for the Congress. TITLE IV SEC. 502. No part of any appropriation con- client self-help and information technology; tained in this Act shall remain available for RELATED AGENCIES $4,500,000 is for a Pro Bono Innovation Fund; obligation beyond the current fiscal year un- COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS and $1,500,000 is for loan repayment assist- less expressly so provided herein. ance: Provided, That the Legal Services Cor- SALARIES AND EXPENSES SEC. 503. The expenditure of any appropria- poration may continue to provide locality For necessary expenses of the Commission tion under this Act for any consulting serv- pay to officers and employees at a rate no on Civil Rights, including hire of passenger ice through procurement contract, pursuant greater than that provided by the Federal motor vehicles, $10,200,000: Provided, That to section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, Government to Washington, DC-based em- none of the funds appropriated in this para- shall be limited to those contracts where ployees as authorized by section 5304 of title graph may be used to employ any individuals such expenditures are a matter of public 5, United States Code, notwithstanding sec- under Schedule C of subpart C of part 213 of record and available for public inspection, tion 1005(d) of the Legal Services Corpora- title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations ex- except where otherwise provided under exist- tion Act (42 U.S.C. 2996d(d)): Provided further, clusive of one special assistant for each Com- That the authorities provided in section 205 ing law, or under existing Executive order missioner: Provided further, That none of the of this Act shall be applicable to the Legal issued pursuant to existing law. SEC. 504. If any provision of this Act or the funds appropriated in this paragraph shall be Services Corporation: Provided further, That, application of such provision to any person used to reimburse Commissioners for more for the purposes of section 505 of this Act, or circumstances shall be held invalid, the than 75 billable days, with the exception of the Legal Services Corporation shall be con- remainder of the Act and the application of the chairperson, who is permitted 125 billable sidered an agency of the United States Gov- each provision to persons or circumstances days: Provided further, That the Chair may ernment. accept and use any gift or donation to carry other than those as to which it is held in- ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION—LEGAL SERVICES out the work of the Commission: Provided valid shall not be affected thereby. CORPORATION further, That none of the funds appropriated SEC. 505. None of the funds provided under in this paragraph shall be used for any activ- None of the funds appropriated in this Act this Act, or provided under previous appro- ity or expense that is not explicitly author- to the Legal Services Corporation shall be priations Acts to the agencies funded by this ized by section 3 of the Civil Rights Commis- expended for any purpose prohibited or lim- Act that remain available for obligation or ited by, or contrary to any of the provisions sion Act of 1983 (42 U.S.C. 1975a). expenditure in fiscal year 2020, or provided of, sections 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, and 506 of from any accounts in the Treasury of the EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Public Law 105–119, and all funds appro- United States derived by the collection of COMMISSION priated in this Act to the Legal Services Cor- fees available to the agencies funded by this SALARIES AND EXPENSES poration shall be subject to the same terms Act, shall be available for obligation or ex- For necessary expenses of the Equal Em- and conditions set forth in such sections, ex- penditure through a reprogramming of funds ployment Opportunity Commission as au- cept that all references in sections 502 and that: (1) creates or initiates a new program, thorized by title VII of the Civil Rights Act 503 to 1997 and 1998 shall be deemed to refer project, or activity; (2) eliminates a pro- of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employ- instead to 2019 and 2020, respectively. gram, project, or activity; (3) increases funds ment Act of 1967, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, MARINE MAMMAL COMMISSION or personnel by any means for any project or the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, SALARIES AND EXPENSES activity for which funds have been denied or section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, For necessary expenses of the Marine restricted; (4) relocates an office or employ- the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Genetic In- Mammal Commission as authorized by title ees; (5) reorganizes or renames offices, pro- formation Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) of II of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of grams, or activities; (6) contracts out or 2008 (Public Law 110–233), the ADA Amend- 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), $3,616,000. privatizes any functions or activities pres- ments Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–325), and OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE ently performed by Federal employees; (7) the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 REPRESENTATIVE augments existing programs, projects, or ac- (Public Law 111–2), including services as au- tivities in excess of $500,000 or 10 percent, SALARIES AND EXPENSES thorized by section 3109 of title 5, United whichever is less, or reduces by 10 percent States Code; hire of passenger motor vehi- For necessary expenses of the Office of the funding for any program, project, or activ- cles as authorized by section 1343(b) of title United States Trade Representative, includ- ity, or numbers of personnel by 10 percent; or ing the hire of passenger motor vehicles and 31, United States Code; nonmonetary awards (8) results from any general savings, includ- the employment of experts and consultants to private citizens; and up to $30,500,000 for ing savings from a reduction in personnel, as authorized by section 3109 of title 5, payments to State and local enforcement which would result in a change in existing United States Code, $54,000,000, of which agencies for authorized services to the Com- programs, projects, or activities as approved $1,000,000 shall remain available until ex- mission, $384,500,000: Provided, That the Com- by Congress; unless the House and Senate pended: Provided, That of the total amount mission is authorized to make available for Committees on Appropriations are notified made available under this heading, not to ex- official reception and representation ex- 15 days in advance of such reprogramming of ceed $124,000 shall be available for official re- penses not to exceed $2,250 from available funds. ception and representation expenses. funds: Provided further, That the Commission SEC. 506. (a) If it has been finally deter- may take no action to implement any work- TRADE ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND mined by a court or Federal agency that any force repositioning, restructuring, or reorga- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) person intentionally affixed a label bearing a nization until such time as the Committees For activities of the United States Trade ‘‘Made in America’’ inscription, or any in- on Appropriations of the House of Represent- Representative authorized by section 611 of scription with the same meaning, to any

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None of the funds made available ernment; 9.409 of title 48, Code of Federal Regulations. to the Department of Justice in this Act (2) reviewed the supply chain risk from the (b)(1) To the extent practicable, with re- may be used to discriminate against or deni- presumptive awardee against available and spect to authorized purchases of promotional grate the religious or moral beliefs of stu- relevant threat information provided by the items, funds made available by this Act shall dents who participate in programs for which FBI and other appropriate agencies; and be used to purchase items that are manufac- financial assistance is provided from those (3) in consultation with the FBI or other tured, produced, or assembled in the United funds, or of the parents or legal guardians of appropriate Federal entity, conducted an as- States, its territories or possessions. such students. sessment of any risk of cyber-espionage or SEC. 512. None of the funds made available (2) The term ‘‘promotional items’’ has the sabotage associated with the acquisition of in this Act may be transferred to any depart- meaning given the term in OMB Circular A– such system, including any risk associated ment, agency, or instrumentality of the 87, Attachment B, Item (1)(f)(3). with such system being produced, manufac- United States Government, except pursuant SEC. 507. (a) The Departments of Commerce tured, or assembled by one or more entities to a transfer made by, or transfer authority and Justice, the National Science Founda- identified by the United States Government provided in, this Act or any other appropria- tion, and the National Aeronautics and as posing a cyber threat, including but not tions Act. Space Administration shall provide to the limited to, those that may be owned, di- Committees on Appropriations of the House SEC. 513. (a) The Inspectors General of the Department of Commerce, the Department rected, or subsidized by the People’s Repub- of Representatives and the Senate a quar- lic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the terly report on the status of balances of ap- of Justice, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the National Science Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, or propriations at the account level. For unob- the Russian Federation. ligated, uncommitted balances and unobli- Foundation, and the Legal Services Corpora- tion shall conduct audits, pursuant to the In- (b) None of the funds appropriated or oth- gated, committed balances the quarterly re- erwise made available under this Act may be ports shall separately identify the amounts spector General Act (5 U.S.C. App.), of grants or contracts for which funds are appro- used to acquire a high-impact or moderate- attributable to each source year of appro- impact information system reviewed and as- priation from which the balances were de- priated by this Act, and shall submit reports to Congress on the progress of such audits, sessed under subsection (a) unless the head rived. For balances that are obligated, but which may include preliminary findings and of the assessing entity described in sub- unexpended, the quarterly reports shall sepa- a description of areas of particular interest, section (a) has— rately identify amounts by the year of obli- within 180 days after initiating such an audit (1) developed, in consultation with NIST, gation. and every 180 days thereafter until any such the FBI, and supply chain risk management (b) The report described in subsection (a) experts, a mitigation strategy for any identi- shall be submitted within 30 days of the end audit is completed. (b) Within 60 days after the date on which fied risks; of each quarter. (2) determined, in consultation with NIST (c) If a department or agency is unable to an audit described in subsection (a) by an In- spector General is completed, the Secretary, and the FBI, that the acquisition of such sys- fulfill any aspect of a reporting requirement Attorney General, Administrator, Director, tem is in the national interest of the United described in subsection (a) due to a limita- or President, as appropriate, shall make the States; and tion of a current accounting system, the de- results of the audit available to the public on (3) reported that determination to the partment or agency shall fulfill such aspect the Internet website maintained by the De- Committees on Appropriations of the House to the maximum extent practicable under partment, Administration, Foundation, or of Representatives and the Senate and the such accounting system and shall identify Corporation, respectively. The results shall agency Inspector General. and describe in each quarterly report the ex- be made available in redacted form to ex- SEC. 515. None of the funds made available tent to which such aspect is not fulfilled. clude— in this Act shall be used in any way whatso- SEC. 508. Any costs incurred by a depart- (1) any matter described in section 552(b) of ever to support or justify the use of torture ment or agency funded under this Act result- title 5, United States Code; and by any official or contract employee of the ing from, or to prevent, personnel actions (2) sensitive personal information for any United States Government. taken in response to funding reductions in- individual, the public access to which could SEC. 516. (a) Notwithstanding any other cluded in this Act shall be absorbed within be used to commit identity theft or for other provision of law or treaty, none of the funds the total budgetary resources available to inappropriate or unlawful purposes. appropriated or otherwise made available such department or agency: , That Provided (c) Any person awarded a grant or contract under this Act or any other Act may be ex- the authority to transfer funds between ap- funded by amounts appropriated by this Act pended or obligated by a department, agen- propriations accounts as may be necessary shall submit a statement to the Secretary of cy, or instrumentality of the United States to carry out this section is provided in addi- Commerce, the Attorney General, the Ad- to pay administrative expenses or to com- tion to authorities included elsewhere in this ministrator, Director, or President, as appro- pensate an officer or employee of the United Act: Provided further, That use of funds to priate, certifying that no funds derived from States in connection with requiring an ex- carry out this section shall be treated as a the grant or contract will be made available port license for the export to Canada of com- reprogramming of funds under section 505 of through a subcontract or in any other man- ponents, parts, accessories or attachments this Act and shall not be available for obliga- ner to another person who has a financial in- for firearms listed in Category I, section tion or expenditure except in compliance terest in the person awarded the grant or 121.1 of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations with the procedures set forth in that section: contract. (International Trafficking in Arms Regula- Provided further, That for the Department of (d) The provisions of the preceding sub- tions (ITAR), part 121, as it existed on April Commerce, this section shall also apply to sections of this section shall take effect 30 1, 2005) with a total value not exceeding $500 actions taken for the care and protection of days after the date on which the Director of wholesale in any transaction, provided that loan collateral or grant property. the Office of Management and Budget, in the conditions of subsection (b) of this sec- SEC. 509. None of the funds provided by this consultation with the Director of the Office tion are met by the exporting party for such Act shall be available to promote the sale or of Government Ethics, determines that a articles. export of tobacco or tobacco products, or to uniform set of rules and requirements, sub- (b) The foregoing exemption from obtain- seek the reduction or removal by any foreign stantially similar to the requirements in ing an export license— country of restrictions on the marketing of such subsections, consistently apply under (1) does not exempt an exporter from filing tobacco or tobacco products, except for re- the executive branch ethics program to all any Shipper’s Export Declaration or notifi- strictions which are not applied equally to Federal departments, agencies, and entities. cation letter required by law, or from being all tobacco or tobacco products of the same SEC. 514. (a) None of the funds appropriated otherwise eligible under the laws of the type. or otherwise made available under this Act United States to possess, ship, transport, or SEC. 510. Notwithstanding any other provi- may be used by the Departments of Com- export the articles enumerated in subsection sion of law, amounts deposited or available merce and Justice, the National Aeronautics (a); and in the Fund established by section 1402 of and Space Administration, or the National (2) does not permit the export without a li- chapter XIV of title II of Public Law 98–473 Science Foundation to acquire a high-impact cense of— (34 U.S.C. 20101) in any fiscal year in excess or moderate-impact information system, as (A) fully automatic firearms and compo- of $3,177,000,000 shall not be available for ob- defined for security categorization in the Na- nents and parts for such firearms, other than ligation until the following fiscal year: Pro- tional Institute of Standards and Tech- for end use by the Federal Government, or a vided, That notwithstanding section 1402(d) nology’s (NIST) Federal Information Proc- Provincial or Municipal Government of Can- of such Act, of the amounts available from essing Standard Publication 199, ‘‘Standards ada; the Fund for obligation: (1) $10,000,000 shall for Security Categorization of Federal Infor- (B) barrels, cylinders, receivers (frames) or be transferred to the Department of Justice mation and Information Systems’’ unless the complete breech mechanisms for any firearm Office of the Inspector General and remain agency has— listed in Category I, other than for end use

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by the Federal Government, or a Provincial statement validating that the project’s man- SEC. 525. None of the funds made available or Municipal Government of Canada; or agement structure is adequate to control in this Act may be used to send or otherwise (C) articles for export from Canada to an- total project or procurement costs. pay for the attendance of more than 50 em- other foreign destination. SEC. 521. Funds appropriated by this Act, ployees from a Federal department or agen- (c) In accordance with this section, the or made available by the transfer of funds in cy, who are stationed in the United States, District Directors of Customs and post- this Act, for intelligence or intelligence re- at any single conference occurring outside masters shall permit the permanent or tem- lated activities are deemed to be specifically the United States unless— porary export without a license of any un- authorized by the Congress for purposes of (1) such conference is a law enforcement classified articles specified in subsection (a) section 504 of the National Security Act of training or operational conference for law to Canada for end use in Canada or return to 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3094) during fiscal year 2020 enforcement personnel and the majority of the United States, or temporary import of until the enactment of the Intelligence Au- Federal employees in attendance are law en- Canadian-origin items from Canada for end thorization Act for fiscal year 2020. forcement personnel stationed outside the use in the United States or return to Canada SEC. 522. None of the funds appropriated or United States; or for a Canadian citizen. otherwise made available by this Act may be (2) such conference is a scientific con- (d) The President may require export li- used to enter into a contract in an amount ference and the department or agency head censes under this section on a temporary greater than $5,000,000 or to award a grant in determines that such attendance is in the basis if the President determines, upon pub- excess of such amount unless the prospective national interest and notifies the Commit- lication first in the Federal Register, that contractor or grantee certifies in writing to tees on Appropriations of the House of Rep- the Government of Canada has implemented the agency awarding the contract or grant resentatives and the Senate within at least or maintained inadequate import controls that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, 15 days of that determination and the basis for the articles specified in subsection (a), the contractor or grantee has filed all Fed- for that determination. such that a significant diversion of such arti- eral tax returns required during the three SEC. 526. None of the funds appropriated or cles has and continues to take place for use years preceding the certification, has not otherwise made available in this or any in international terrorism or in the esca- been convicted of a criminal offense under other Act may be used to transfer, release, lation of a conflict in another nation. The the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and has or assist in the transfer or release to or with- President shall terminate the requirements not, more than 90 days prior to certification, in the United States, its territories, or pos- of a license when reasons for the temporary been notified of any unpaid Federal tax as- sessions Khalid Sheikh Mohammed or any requirements have ceased. sessment for which the liability remains other detainee who— SEC. 517. Notwithstanding any other provi- unsatisfied, unless the assessment is the sub- (1) is not a United States citizen or a mem- sion of law, no department, agency, or in- ject of an installment agreement or offer in ber of the Armed Forces of the United strumentality of the United States receiving compromise that has been approved by the States; and appropriated funds under this Act or any Internal Revenue Service and is not in de- (2) is or was held on or after June 24, 2009, other Act shall obligate or expend in any fault, or the assessment is the subject of a at the United States Naval Station, Guanta- way such funds to pay administrative ex- non-frivolous administrative or judicial pro- namo Bay, Cuba, by the Department of De- penses or the compensation of any officer or ceeding. fense. employee of the United States to deny any (RESCISSIONS) SEC. 527. (a) None of the funds appropriated application submitted pursuant to 22 U.S.C. SEC. 523. (a) Of the unobligated balances or otherwise made available in this or any 2778(b)(1)(B) and qualified pursuant to 27 CFR from prior year appropriations available to other Act may be used to construct, acquire, section 478.112 or .113, for a permit to import the Department of Commerce, the following or modify any facility in the United States, United States origin ‘‘curios or relics’’ fire- funds are hereby rescinded, not later than its territories, or possessions to house any arms, parts, or ammunition. September 30, 2020, from the following ac- individual described in subsection (c) for the SEC. 518. None of the funds made available counts in the specified amounts— purposes of detention or imprisonment in the in this Act may be used to include in any (1) ‘‘Economic Development Administra- custody or under the effective control of the new bilateral or multilateral trade agree- tion, Economic Development Assistance Pro- Department of Defense. ment the text of— grams’’, $10,000,000; and (b) The prohibition in subsection (a) shall (1) paragraph 2 of article 16.7 of the United (2) ‘‘National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- not apply to any modification of facilities at States–Singapore Free Trade Agreement; ministration, Fisheries Enforcement Asset United States Naval Station, Guantanamo (2) paragraph 4 of article 17.9 of the United Forfeiture Fund’’, $5,000,000. Bay, Cuba. States–Australia Free Trade Agreement; or (b) Of the unobligated balances available (c) An individual described in this sub- (3) paragraph 4 of article 15.9 of the United to the Department of Justice, the following section is any individual who, as of June 24, States–Morocco Free Trade Agreement. funds are hereby rescinded, not later than 2009, is located at United States Naval Sta- SEC. 519. None of the funds made available September 30, 2020, from the following ac- tion, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and who— in this Act may be used to authorize or issue counts in the specified amounts— (1) is not a citizen of the United States or a national security letter in contravention of (1) ‘‘Working Capital Fund’’, $100,000,000; a member of the Armed Forces of the United any of the following laws authorizing the (2) ‘‘Federal Bureau of Investigation, Sala- States; and Federal Bureau of Investigation to issue na- ries and Expenses’’, $71,974,000 including (2) is— tional security letters: The Right to Finan- from, but not limited to, fees collected to de- (A) in the custody or under the effective cial Privacy Act of 1978; The Electronic Com- fray expenses for the automation of finger- control of the Department of Defense; or munications Privacy Act of 1986; The Fair print identification and criminal justice in- (B) otherwise under detention at United Credit Reporting Act; The National Security formation services and associated costs; and States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Act of 1947; USA PATRIOT Act; USA FREE- (3) ‘‘State and Local Law Enforcement Ac- Cuba. DOM Act of 2015; and the laws amended by tivities, Office of Justice Programs’’, SEC. 528. The Director of the Office of Man- these Acts. $70,000,000. agement and Budget shall instruct any de- SEC. 520. If at any time during any quarter, (c) Of the unobligated balances available to partment, agency, or instrumentality of the the program manager of a project within the the National Aeronautics and Space Admin- United States receiving funds appropriated jurisdiction of the Departments of Com- istration from prior year appropriations under this Act to track undisbursed balances merce or Justice, the National Aeronautics under the heading ‘‘Science’’, $70,000,000 is in expired grant accounts and include in its and Space Administration, or the National hereby rescinded. annual performance plan and performance Science Foundation totaling more than (d) The Departments of Commerce and Jus- and accountability reports the following: $75,000,000 has reasonable cause to believe tice and the National Aeronautics and Space (1) Details on future action the depart- that the total program cost has increased by Administration shall submit to the Commit- ment, agency, or instrumentality will take 10 percent or more, the program manager tees on Appropriations of the House of Rep- to resolve undisbursed balances in expired shall immediately inform the respective Sec- resentatives and the Senate a report no later grant accounts. retary, Administrator, or Director. The Sec- than September 1, 2020, specifying the (2) The method that the department, agen- retary, Administrator, or Director shall no- amount of each rescission made pursuant to cy, or instrumentality uses to track tify the House and Senate Committees on subsections (a), (b), and (c). undisbursed balances in expired grant ac- Appropriations within 30 days in writing of (e) The amounts rescinded in subsections counts. such increase, and shall include in such no- (a), (b), and (c) shall not be from amounts (3) Identification of undisbursed balances tice: the date on which such determination that were designated by the Congress as an in expired grant accounts that may be re- was made; a statement of the reasons for emergency or disaster relief requirement turned to the Treasury of the United States. such increases; the action taken and pro- pursuant to the concurrent resolution on the (4) In the preceding 3 fiscal years, details posed to be taken to control future cost budget or the Balanced Budget and Emer- on the total number of expired grant ac- growth of the project; changes made in the gency Deficit Control Act of 1985. counts with undisbursed balances (on the performance or schedule milestones and the SEC. 524. None of the funds made available first day of each fiscal year) for the depart- degree to which such changes have contrib- in this Act may be used to purchase first ment, agency, or instrumentality and the uted to the increase in total program costs class or premium airline travel in contraven- total finances that have not been obligated or procurement costs; new estimates of the tion of sections 301–10.122 through 301–10.124 to a specific project remaining in the ac- total project or procurement costs; and a of title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations. counts.

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SEC. 529. (a) None of the funds made avail- Senate approves a resolution of ratification TITLE I able by this Act may be used for the Na- for the Treaty. AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS tional Aeronautics and Space Administra- SEC. 534. Notwithstanding any other provi- PROCESSING, RESEARCH, AND MARKETING tion (NASA), the Office of Science and Tech- sion of this Act, none of the funds appro- nology Policy (OSTP), or the National Space OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY priated or otherwise made available by this Council (NSC) to develop, design, plan, pro- (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) Act may be used to pay award or incentive mulgate, implement, or execute a bilateral fees for contractor performance that has For necessary expenses of the Office of the policy, program, order, or contract of any been judged to be below satisfactory per- Secretary, $46,782,000, of which not to exceed kind to participate, collaborate, or coordi- $6,030,000 shall be available for the imme- formance or for performance that does not nate bilaterally in any way with China or diate Office of the Secretary: Provided, That meet the basic requirements of a contract, any Chinese-owned company unless such ac- funds made available by this Act to an agen- unless the Agency determines that any such tivities are specifically authorized by a law cy in the Rural Development mission area deviations are due to unforeseeable events, enacted after the date of enactment of this for salaries and expenses are available to government-driven scope changes, or are not Act. fund up to one administrative support staff (b) None of the funds made available by significant within the overall scope of the for the Office; not to exceed $1,496,000 shall this Act may be used to effectuate the project and/or program and unless such be available for the Office of Homeland Secu- hosting of official Chinese visitors at facili- awards or incentive fees are consistent with rity; not to exceed $4,711,000 shall be avail- ties belonging to or utilized by NASA. 16.401(e)(2) of the FAR. able for the Office of Partnerships and Public (c) The limitations described in sub- SEC. 535. None of the funds made available Engagement; not to exceed $23,176,000 shall sections (a) and (b) shall not apply to activi- by this Act may be used in contravention of be available for the Office of the Assistant ties which NASA, OSTP, or NSC, after con- section 7606 (‘‘Legitimacy of Industrial Hemp Secretary for Administration, of which sultation with the Federal Bureau of Inves- Research’’) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 $22,301,000 shall be available for Depart- tigation, have certified— (Public Law 113–79) by the Department of mental Administration to provide for nec- (1) pose no risk of resulting in the transfer Justice or the Drug Enforcement Adminis- essary expenses for management support of technology, data, or other information tration. services to offices of the Department and for with national security or economic security general administration, security, repairs and implications to China or a Chinese-owned SEC. 536. None of the funds made available alterations, and other miscellaneous supplies company; and under this Act to the Department of Justice and expenses not otherwise provided for and (2) will not involve knowing interactions may be used, with respect to any of the necessary for the practical and efficient with officials who have been determined by States of Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkan- work of the Department: Provided further, the United States to have direct involvement sas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Dela- That funds made available by this Act to an with violations of human rights. ware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indi- agency in the Administration mission area (d) Any certification made under sub- ana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, for salaries and expenses are available to section (c) shall be submitted to the Com- Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Min- fund up to one administrative support staff mittees on Appropriations of the House of nesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Ne- for the Office; not to exceed $3,869,000 shall Representatives and the Senate, and the vada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mex- be available for the Office of Assistant Sec- Federal Bureau of Investigation, no later ico, New York, North Carolina, North Da- retary for Congressional Relations to carry than 30 days prior to the activity in question kota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsyl- out the programs funded by this Act, includ- and shall include a description of the purpose vania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Ten- ing programs involving intergovernmental of the activity, its agenda, its major partici- nessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, affairs and liaison within the executive pants, and its location and timing. Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and branch; and not to exceed $7,500,000 shall be SEC. 530. None of the funds made available Wyoming, or with respect to the District of available for the Office of Communications: by this Act may be used to pay the salaries Columbia, the Commonwealth of the North- Provided further, That the Secretary of Agri- or expenses of personnel to deny, or fail to ern Mariana Islands, the United States Vir- culture is authorized to transfer funds appro- act on, an application for the importation of priated for any office of the Office of the Sec- any model of shotgun if— gin Islands, Guam, or Puerto Rico, to pre- retary to any other office of the Office of the (1) all other requirements of law with re- vent any of them from implementing their Secretary: Provided further, That no appro- spect to the proposed importation are met; own laws that authorize the use, distribu- priation for any office shall be increased or and tion, possession, or cultivation of medical decreased by more than 5 percent: Provided (2) no application for the importation of marijuana. further, That not to exceed $22,000 of the such model of shotgun, in the same configu- SEC. 537. The Department of Commerce, amount made available under this paragraph ration, had been denied by the Attorney Gen- the National Aeronautics and Space Admin- for the immediate Office of the Secretary eral prior to January 1, 2011, on the basis istration, and the National Science Founda- shall be available for official reception and that the shotgun was not particularly suit- tion shall provide a quarterly report to the representation expenses, not otherwise pro- able for or readily adaptable to sporting pur- Committees on Appropriations of the House vided for, as determined by the Secretary: poses. of Representatives and the Senate on any of- Provided further, That the amount made SEC. 531. (a) None of the funds made avail- ficial travel to China by any employee of able in this Act may be used to maintain or available under this heading for Depart- such Department or agency, including the mental Administration shall be reimbursed establish a computer network unless such purpose of such travel. network blocks the viewing, downloading, from applicable appropriations in this Act and exchanging of pornography. SEC. 538. None of the funds provided in this for travel expenses incident to the holding of (b) Nothing in subsection (a) shall limit Act shall be available for obligation for the hearings as required by 5 U.S.C. 551–558: Pro- the use of funds necessary for any Federal, James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) after vided further, That funds made available State, tribal, or local law enforcement agen- December 31, 2019, if the individual identified under this heading for the Office of the As- cy or any other entity carrying out criminal under subsection (c)(2)(E) of section 30104 of sistant Secretary for Congressional Rela- investigations, prosecution, adjudication, or title 51, United States Code, as responsible tions may be transferred to agencies of the other law enforcement- or victim assistance- for JWST determines that the formulation Department of Agriculture funded by this related activity. and development costs (with development Act to maintain personnel at the agency SEC. 532. The Departments of Commerce cost as defined under section 30104 of title 51, level: Provided further, That no funds made and Justice, the National Aeronautics and United States Code) are likely to exceed available under this heading for the Office of Space Administration, the National Science $8,802,700,000, unless the program is modified Assistant Secretary for Congressional Rela- Foundation, the Commission on Civil Rights, so that the costs do not exceed $8,802,700,000. tions may be obligated after 30 days from the the Equal Employment Opportunity Com- date of enactment of this Act, unless the This division may be cited as the ‘‘Com- mission, the International Trade Commis- Secretary has notified the Committees on merce, Justice, Science, and Related Agen- sion, the Legal Services Corporation, the Appropriations of both Houses of Congress cies Appropriations Act, 2020’’. Marine Mammal Commission, the Offices of on the allocation of these funds by USDA agency. Science and Technology Policy and the DIVISION B—AGRICULTURE, RURAL DE- United States Trade Representative, the Na- VELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINIS- EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS tional Space Council, and the State Justice TRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES AP- OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ECONOMIST Institute shall submit spending plans, signed PROPRIATIONS ACT, 2020 For necessary expenses of the Office of the by the respective department or agency Chief Economist, $24,286,000, of which head, to the Committees on Appropriations The following sums are appropriated, out $8,000,000 shall be for grants or cooperative of the House of Representatives and the Sen- of any money in the Treasury not otherwise agreements for policy research under 7 ate within 45 days after the date of enact- appropriated, for Agriculture, Rural Devel- U.S.C. 3155. ment of this Act. opment, Food and Drug Administration, and SEC. 533. None of the funds made available Related Agencies programs for the fiscal OFFICE OF HEARINGS AND APPEALS by this Act may be obligated or expended to year ending September 30, 2020, and for other For necessary expenses of the Office of implement the Arms Trade Treaty until the purposes, namely: Hearings and Appeals, $15,222,000.

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OFFICE OF BUDGET AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR that upon completion the facility shall be For necessary expenses of the Office of RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND ECONOMICS accepted by the Secretary, subject to the Budget and Program Analysis, $9,525,000. For necessary expenses of the Office of the availability of funds herein, if the Secretary finds that acceptance of the facility is in the OFFICE OF THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics, $800,000: Provided, That funds interest of the United States: Provided fur- For necessary expenses of the Office of the made available by this Act to an agency in ther, That funds may be received from any Chief Information Officer, $101,400,000, of the Research, Education, and Economics State, other political subdivision, organiza- which not less than $48,950,000 is for cyberse- mission area for salaries and expenses are tion, or individual for the purpose of estab- curity requirements of the department. available to fund up to one administrative lishing or operating any research facility or OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER support staff for the Office. research project of the Agricultural Re- For necessary expenses of the Office of the ECONOMIC RESEARCH SERVICE search Service, as authorized by law. Chief Financial Officer, $13,500,000. For necessary expenses of the Economic BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR Research Service, $86,757,000. For the acquisition of land, construction, CIVIL RIGHTS NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS SERVICE repair, improvement, extension, alteration, For necessary expenses of the Office of the For necessary expenses of the National Ag- and purchase of fixed equipment or facilities Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, $901,000: ricultural Statistics Service, $175,294,000, of as necessary to carry out the agricultural re- Provided, That funds made available by this which up to $45,300,000 shall be available search programs of the Department of Agri- Act to an agency in the Civil Rights mission until expended for the Census of Agriculture: culture, where not otherwise provided, area for salaries and expenses are available Provided, That amounts made available for $304,800,000 to remain available until ex- to fund up to one administrative support the Census of Agriculture may be used to pended, of which $166,900,000 shall be allo- staff for the Office. conduct Current Industrial Report surveys cated for ARS facilities co-located with uni- versity partners. OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS subject to 7 U.S.C. 2204g(d) and (f). NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND For necessary expenses of the Office of AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE AGRICULTURE Civil Rights, $24,206,000. SALARIES AND EXPENSES RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES AGRICULTURE BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES For necessary expenses of the Agricultural Research Service and for acquisition of lands For payments to agricultural experiment (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) by donation, exchange, or purchase at a stations, for cooperative forestry and other For payment of space rental and related nominal cost not to exceed $100, and for land research, for facilities, and for other ex- costs pursuant to Public Law 92–313, includ- exchanges where the lands exchanged shall penses, $937,649,000, which shall be for the ing authorities pursuant to the 1984 delega- be of equal value or shall be equalized by a purposes, and in the amounts, specified in tion of authority from the Administrator of payment of money to the grantor which the table titled ‘‘National Institute of Food General Services to the Department of Agri- shall not exceed 25 percent of the total value and Agriculture, Research and Education Ac- culture under 40 U.S.C. 121, for programs and of the land or interests transferred out of tivities’’ in the report accompanying this activities of the Department which are in- Federal ownership, $1,424,966,000, of which Act: Provided, That funds for research grants cluded in this Act, and for alterations and $41,100,000, to remain available until ex- for 1994 institutions, education grants for other actions needed for the Department and pended, shall be used to carry out the science 1890 institutions, capacity building for non- its agencies to consolidate unneeded space program at the National Bio- and Agro-de- land-grant colleges of agriculture, the agri- into configurations suitable for release to fense Facility located in Manhattan, Kansas: culture and food research initiative, veteri- the Administrator of General Services, and Provided, That appropriations hereunder nary medicine loan repayment, multicul- for the operation, maintenance, improve- shall be available for the operation and tural scholars, graduate fellowship and insti- ment, and repair of Agriculture buildings maintenance of aircraft and the purchase of tution challenge grants, and grants manage- and facilities, and for related costs, not to exceed one for replacement only: Pro- ment systems shall remain available until $331,114,000, to remain available until ex- vided further, That appropriations hereunder expended: Provided further, That each institu- pended. shall be available pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 2250 tion eligible to receive funds under the HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT for the construction, alteration, and repair Evans-Allen program receives no less than (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) of buildings and improvements, but unless $1,000,000: Provided further, That funds for otherwise provided, the cost of constructing education grants for Alaska Native and Na- For necessary expenses of the Department any one building shall not exceed $500,000, tive Hawaiian-serving institutions be made of Agriculture, to comply with the Com- except for headhouses or greenhouses which available to individual eligible institutions prehensive Environmental Response, Com- shall each be limited to $1,800,000, except for or consortia of eligible institutions with pensation, and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9601 10 buildings to be constructed or improved at funds awarded equally to each of the States et seq.) and the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 a cost not to exceed $1,100,000 each, and ex- of Alaska and Hawaii: Provided further, That U.S.C. 6901 et seq.), $3,503,000, to remain cept for two buildings to be constructed at a funds for education grants for 1890 institu- available until expended: Provided, That ap- cost not to exceed $3,000,000 each, and the tions shall be made available to institutions propriations and funds available herein to cost of altering any one building during the eligible to receive funds under 7 U.S.C. 3221 the Department for Hazardous Materials fiscal year shall not exceed 10 percent of the and 3222: Provided further, That not more Management may be transferred to any current replacement value of the building or than 5 percent of the amounts made avail- agency of the Department for its use in $500,000, whichever is greater: Provided fur- able by this or any other Act to carry out meeting all requirements pursuant to the ther, That appropriations hereunder shall be the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative above Acts on Federal and non-Federal available for entering into lease agreements under 7 U.S.C. 450i(b) may be retained by the lands. at any Agricultural Research Service loca- Secretary of Agriculture to pay administra- OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL tion for the construction of a research facil- tive costs incurred by the Secretary in car- For necessary expenses of the Office of In- ity by a non-Federal entity for use by the rying out that authority. spector General, including employment pur- Agricultural Research Service and a condi- NATIVE AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS ENDOWMENT suant to the Inspector General Act of 1978 tion of the lease shall be that any facility FUND (Public Law 95–452; 5 U.S.C. App.), $98,208,000, shall be owned, operated, and maintained by For the Native American Institutions En- including such sums as may be necessary for the non-Federal entity and shall be removed dowment Fund authorized by Public Law contracting and other arrangements with upon the expiration or termination of the 103–382 (7 U.S.C. 301 note), $11,880,000, to re- public agencies and private persons pursuant lease agreement: Provided further, That the main available until expended. to section 6(a)(9) of the Inspector General limitations on alterations contained in this Act of 1978 (Public Law 95–452; 5 U.S.C. App.), Act shall not apply to modernization or re- EXTENSION ACTIVITIES and including not to exceed $125,000 for cer- placement of existing facilities at Beltsville, For payments to States, the District of Co- tain confidential operational expenses, in- Maryland: Provided further, That appropria- lumbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Is- cluding the payment of informants, to be ex- tions hereunder shall be available for grant- lands, Micronesia, the Northern Marianas, pended under the direction of the Inspector ing easements at the Beltsville Agricultural and American Samoa, $509,082,000, which General pursuant to the Inspector General Research Center: Provided further, That the shall be for the purposes, and in the Act of 1978 (Public Law 95–452; 5 U.S.C. App.) foregoing limitations shall not apply to re- amounts, specified in the table titled ‘‘Na- and section 1337 of the Agriculture and Food placement of buildings needed to carry out tional Institute of Food and Agriculture, Ex- Act of 1981 (Public Law 97–98). the Act of April 24, 1948 (21 U.S.C. 113a): Pro- tension Activities’’ in the report accom- OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL vided further, That appropriations hereunder panying this Act: Provided, That funds for fa- shall be available for granting easements at cility improvements at 1890 institutions For necessary expenses of the Office of the any Agricultural Research Service location shall remain available until expended: Pro- General Counsel, $45,146,000. for the construction of a research facility by vided further, That institutions eligible to re- OFFICE OF ETHICS a non-Federal entity for use by, and accept- ceive funds under 7 U.S.C. 3221 for coopera- For necessary expenses of the Office of able to, the Agricultural Research Service tive extension receive no less than $1,000,000: Ethics, $4,136,000. and a condition of the easements shall be Provided further, That funds for cooperative

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.028 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5993 extension under sections 3(b) and (c) of the gram, $4,990,000 shall remain available until fiscal year for administrative expenses: Pro- Smith-Lever Act (7 U.S.C. 343(b) and (c)) and expended; of which $20,800,000, to remain vided, That if crop size is understated and/or section 208(c) of Public Law 93–471 shall be available until expended, shall be used to other uncontrollable events occur, the agen- available for retirement and employees’ carry out the science program at the Na- cy may exceed this limitation by up to 10 compensation costs for extension agents. tional Bio- and Agro-defense Facility located percent with notification to the Committees INTEGRATED ACTIVITIES in Manhattan, Kansas: Provided further, That on Appropriations of both Houses of Con- For the integrated research, education, no funds shall be used to formulate or ad- gress. and extension grants programs, including minister a brucellosis eradication program FUNDS FOR STRENGTHENING MARKETS, INCOME, necessary administrative expenses, for the current fiscal year that does not re- AND SUPPLY (SECTION 32) quire minimum matching by the States of at $38,000,000, which shall be for the purposes, (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) least 40 percent: Provided further, That this and in the amounts, specified in the table ti- Funds available under section 32 of the Act appropriation shall be available for the oper- tled ‘‘National Institute of Food and Agri- of August 24, 1935 (7 U.S.C. 612c), shall be ation and maintenance of aircraft and the culture, Integrated Activities’’ in the report used only for commodity program expenses purchase of not to exceed five, of which two accompanying this Act: Provided, That funds as authorized therein, and other related op- shall be for replacement only: Provided fur- for the Food and Agriculture Defense Initia- erating expenses, except for: (1) transfers to ther, That in addition, in emergencies which tive shall remain available until September the Department of Commerce as authorized threaten any segment of the agricultural 30, 2021: Provided further, That notwith- by the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (16 U.S.C. production industry of the United States, standing any other provision of law, indirect 742a et seq.); (2) transfers otherwise provided the Secretary may transfer from other ap- costs shall not be charged against any Ex- in this Act; and (3) not more than $20,705,000 propriations or funds available to the agen- tension Implementation Program Area grant for formulation and administration of mar- cies or corporations of the Department such awarded under the Crop Protection/Pest keting agreements and orders pursuant to sums as may be deemed necessary, to be the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act Management Program (7 U.S.C. 7626). available only in such emergencies for the of 1937 and the Agricultural Act of 1961 (Pub- OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR arrest and eradication of contagious or infec- lic Law 87–128). MARKETING AND REGULATORY PROGRAMS tious disease or pests of animals, poultry, or For necessary expenses of the Office of the plants, and for expenses in accordance with PAYMENTS TO STATES AND POSSESSIONS Under Secretary for Marketing and Regu- sections 10411 and 10417 of the Animal Health For payments to departments of agri- latory Programs, $901,000: Provided, That Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8310 and 8316) and culture, bureaus and departments of mar- funds made available by this Act to an agen- sections 431 and 442 of the Plant Protection kets, and similar agencies for marketing ac- cy in the Marketing and Regulatory Pro- Act (7 U.S.C. 7751 and 7772), and any unex- tivities under section 204(b) of the Agricul- grams mission area for salaries and expenses pended balances of funds transferred for such tural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1623(b)), are available to fund up to one administra- emergency purposes in the preceding fiscal $1,235,000. tive support staff for the Office. year shall be merged with such transferred LIMITATION ON INSPECTION AND WEIGHING ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION amounts: Provided further, That appropria- SERVICES EXPENSES SERVICE tions hereunder shall be available pursuant Not to exceed $55,000,000 (from fees col- SALARIES AND EXPENSES to law (7 U.S.C. 2250) for the repair and alter- lected) shall be obligated during the current ation of leased buildings and improvements, (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) fiscal year for inspection and weighing serv- but unless otherwise provided the cost of al- ices: Provided, That if grain export activities For necessary expenses of the Animal and tering any one building during the fiscal require additional supervision and oversight, Plant Health Inspection Service, including year shall not exceed 10 percent of the cur- or other uncontrollable factors occur, this up to $30,000 for representation allowances rent replacement value of the building. limitation may be exceeded by up to 10 per- and for expenses pursuant to the Foreign In fiscal year 2020, the agency is authorized cent with notification to the Committees on Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4085), to collect fees to cover the total costs of pro- Appropriations of both Houses of Congress. $1,027,916,000, of which $470,000, to remain viding technical assistance, goods, or serv- OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR FOOD available until expended, shall be available ices requested by States, other political sub- SAFETY for the control of outbreaks of insects, plant divisions, domestic and international organi- diseases, animal diseases and for control of zations, foreign governments, or individuals, For necessary expenses of the Office of the pest animals and birds (‘‘contingency fund’’) provided that such fees are structured such Under Secretary for Food Safety, $800,000: to the extent necessary to meet emergency that any entity’s liability for such fees is Provided, That funds made available by this conditions; of which $11,520,000, to remain reasonably based on the technical assistance, Act to an agency in the Food Safety mission available until expended, shall be used for goods, or services provided to the entity by area for salaries and expenses are available the cotton pests program for cost share pur- the agency, and such fees shall be reim- to fund up to one administrative support poses or for debt retirement for active eradi- bursed to this account, to remain available staff for the Office. cation zones; of which $37,857,000, to remain until expended, without further appropria- FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE available until expended, shall be for Animal tion, for providing such assistance, goods, or For necessary expenses to carry out serv- Health Technical Services; of which $705,000 services. ices authorized by the Federal Meat Inspec- shall be for activities under the authority of BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES tion Act, the Poultry Products Inspection the Horse Protection Act of 1970, as amended For plans, construction, repair, preventive Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act, (15 U.S.C. 1831); of which $62,840,000, to re- maintenance, environmental support, im- including not to exceed $10,000 for represen- main available until expended, shall be used provement, extension, alteration, and pur- tation allowances and for expenses pursuant to support avian health; of which $4,251,000, chase of fixed equipment or facilities, as au- to section 8 of the Act approved August 3, to remain available until expended, shall be thorized by 7 U.S.C. 2250, and acquisition of 1956 (7 U.S.C. 1766), $1,054,344,000; and in addi- for information technology infrastructure; of land as authorized by 7 U.S.C. 428a, $3,175,000, tion, $1,000,000 may be credited to this ac- which $186,013,000, to remain available until to remain available until expended. count from fees collected for the cost of lab- expended, shall be for specialty crop pests; of oratory accreditation as authorized by sec- AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE which, $13,826,000, to remain available until tion 1327 of the Food, Agriculture, Conserva- expended, shall be for field crop and range- MARKETING SERVICES tion and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 138f): Pro- land ecosystem pests; of which $16,523,000, to For necessary expenses of the Agricultural vided, That funds provided for the Public remain available until expended, shall be for Marketing Service, $181,549,000, of which Health Data Communication Infrastructure zoonotic disease management; of which $6,000,000 shall be available for the purposes system shall remain available until ex- $40,966,000, to remain available until ex- of section 12306 of Public Law 113–79: Pro- pended: Provided further, That no fewer than pended, shall be for emergency preparedness vided, That this appropriation shall be avail- 148 full-time equivalent positions shall be and response; of which $60,000,000, to remain able pursuant to law (7 U.S.C. 2250) for the employed during fiscal year 2020 for purposes available until expended, shall be for tree alteration and repair of buildings and im- dedicated solely to inspections and enforce- and wood pests; of which $5,725,000, to remain provements, but the cost of altering any one ment related to the Humane Methods of available until expended, shall be for the Na- building during the fiscal year shall not ex- Slaughter Act (7 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.): Provided tional Veterinary Stockpile; of which up to ceed 10 percent of the current replacement further, That the Food Safety and Inspection $1,500,000, to remain available until ex- value of the building: Provided further, That Service shall continue implementation of pended, shall be for the scrapie program for up to $4,454,000 of this appropriation may be section 11016 of Public Law 110–246 as further indemnities; of which $2,500,000, to remain used for United States Warehouse Act activi- clarified by the amendments made in section available until expended, shall be for the ties to supplement amounts made available 12106 of Public Law 113–79: Provided further, wildlife damage management program for by the United States Warehouse Act. That this appropriation shall be available aviation safety: Provided, That of amounts Fees may be collected for the cost of stand- pursuant to law (7 U.S.C. 2250) for the alter- available under this heading for wildlife ardization activities, as established by regu- ation and repair of buildings and improve- services methods development, $1,000,000 lation pursuant to law (31 U.S.C. 9701). ments, but the cost of altering any one shall remain available until expended: Pro- LIMITATION ON ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES building during the fiscal year shall not ex- vided further, That of amounts available Not to exceed $61,227,000 (from fees col- ceed 10 percent of the current replacement under this heading for the screwworm pro- lected) shall be obligated during the current value of the building.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.028 S22OCPT1 S5994 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 TITLE II may be advanced to and merged with this ac- amount $16,081,000 shall be transferred to and FARM PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION count: Provided further, That funds made merged with the appropriation for ‘‘Farm PROGRAMS available to county committees shall remain Production and Conservation Business Cen- available until expended: Provided further, ter, Salaries and Expenses’’. OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR FARM That none of the funds available to the Farm Funds appropriated by this Act to the Ag- PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION Service Agency shall be used to close Farm ricultural Credit Insurance Program Ac- For necessary expenses of the Office of the Service Agency county offices: Provided fur- count for farm ownership, operating and con- Under Secretary for Farm Production and ther, That none of the funds available to the servation direct loans and guaranteed loans Conservation, $901,000: Provided, That funds Farm Service Agency shall be used to perma- may be transferred among these programs: made available by this Act to an agency in nently relocate county based employees that Provided, That the Committees on Appropria- the Farm Production and Conservation mis- would result in an office with two or fewer tions of both Houses of Congress are notified sion area for salaries and expenses are avail- employees without prior notification and ap- at least 15 days in advance of any transfer. able to fund up to one administrative sup- proval of the Committees on Appropriations RISK MANAGEMENT AGENCY port staff for the Office. of both Houses of Congress. SALARIES AND EXPENSES FARM PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION STATE MEDIATION GRANTS For necessary expenses of the Risk Man- BUSINESS CENTER For grants pursuant to section 502(b) of the agement Agency, $58,361,000: Provided, That SALARIES AND EXPENSES Agricultural Credit Act of 1987, as amended $2,000,000 shall be available for compliance (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) (7 U.S.C. 5101–5106), $5,545,000. and integrity activities required under sec- For necessary expenses of the Farm Pro- GRASSROOTS SOURCE WATER PROTECTION tion 516(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Crop Insur- duction and Conservation Business Center, PROGRAM ance Act of 1938 (7 U.S.C. 1516(b)(2)(C)) in ad- $206,530,000: Provided, That $60,228,000 of dition to other amounts provided: Provided For necessary expenses to carry out well- amounts appropriated for the current fiscal further, That not to exceed $1,000 shall be head or groundwater protection activities year pursuant to section 1241(a) of the Farm available for official reception and represen- under section 1240O of the Food Security Act Security and Rural Investment Act of 1985 tation expenses, as authorized by 7 U.S.C. of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3839bb–2), $6,500,000, to re- (16 U.S.C. 3841(a)) shall be transferred to and 1506(i). main available until expended. merged with this account. NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE DAIRY INDEMNITY PROGRAM FARM SERVICE AGENCY CONSERVATION OPERATIONS (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) SALARIES AND EXPENSES For necessary expenses for carrying out For necessary expenses involved in making (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) the provisions of the Act of April 27, 1935 (16 indemnity payments to dairy farmers and For necessary expenses of the Farm Serv- U.S.C. 590a–f), including preparation of con- manufacturers of dairy products under a servation plans and establishment of meas- ice Agency, $1,127,837,000, of which not less dairy indemnity program, such sums as may than $20,000,000 shall be for the hiring of new ures to conserve soil and water (including be necessary, to remain available until ex- farm irrigation and land drainage and such employees to fill vacancies at Farm Service pended: Provided, That such program is car- Agency county offices and farm loan officers special measures for soil and water manage- ried out by the Secretary in the same man- ment as may be necessary to prevent floods and shall be available until September 30, ner as the dairy indemnity program de- 2021: Provided, That not more than 50 percent and the siltation of reservoirs and to control scribed in the Agriculture, Rural Develop- agricultural related pollutants); operation of of the funding made available under this ment, Food and Drug Administration, and heading for information technology related conservation plant materials centers; classi- Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001 fication and mapping of soil; dissemination to farm program delivery may be obligated (Public Law 106–387, 114 Stat. 1549A–12). until the Secretary submits to the Commit- of information; acquisition of lands, water, AGRICULTURAL CREDIT INSURANCE FUND tees on Appropriations of both Houses of and interests therein for use in the plant ma- PROGRAM ACCOUNT Congress, and receives written or electronic terials program by donation, exchange, or notification of receipt from such Committees (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) purchase at a nominal cost not to exceed $100 of, a plan for expenditure that (1) identifies For gross obligations for the principal pursuant to the Act of August 3, 1956 (7 for each project/investment over $25,000 (a) amount of direct and guaranteed farm own- U.S.C. 428a); purchase and erection or alter- the functional and performance capabilities ership (7 U.S.C. 1922 et seq.) and operating (7 ation or improvement of permanent and tem- to be delivered and the mission benefits to be U.S.C. 1941 et seq.) loans, emergency loans (7 porary buildings; and operation and mainte- realized, (b) the estimated lifecycle cost for U.S.C. 1961 et seq.), Indian tribe land acquisi- nance of aircraft, $835,228,000, to remain the entirety of the project/investment, in- tion loans (25 U.S.C. 488), boll weevil loans (7 available until September 30, 2021: Provided, cluding estimates for development as well as U.S.C. 1989), guaranteed conservation loans That appropriations hereunder shall be maintenance and operations, and (c) key (7 U.S.C. 1924 et seq.), and Indian highly available pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 2250 for con- milestones to be met; (2) demonstrates that fractionated land loans (25 U.S.C. 488) to be struction and improvement of buildings and each project/investment is, (a) consistent available from funds in the Agricultural public improvements at plant materials cen- with the Farm Service Agency Information Credit Insurance Fund, as follows: ters, except that the cost of alterations and Technology Roadmap, (b) being managed in $2,750,000,000 for guaranteed farm ownership improvements to other buildings and other accordance with applicable lifecycle manage- loans and $1,500,000,000 for farm ownership di- public improvements shall not exceed ment policies and guidance, and (c) subject rect loans; $1,960,000,000 for unsubsidized $250,000: Provided further, That when build- to the applicable Department’s capital plan- guaranteed operating loans and $1,550,133,000 ings or other structures are erected on non- ning and investment control requirements; for direct operating loans; emergency loans, Federal land, that the right to use such land and (3) has been reviewed by the Government $37,668,000; Indian tribe land acquisition is obtained as provided in 7 U.S.C. 2250a: Pro- Accountability Office and approved by the loans, $20,000,000; guaranteed conservation vided further, That of the amounts made Committees on Appropriations of both loans, $150,000,000; Indian highly fractionated available under this heading, $11,200,000, Houses of Congress: Provided further, That land loans, $10,000,000; and for boll weevil shall remain available until expended for the the agency shall submit a report by the end eradication program loans, $60,000,000: Pro- authorities under 16 U.S.C. 1001–1005 and of the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2020 to vided, That the Secretary shall deem the 1007–1009 for authorized ongoing watershed the Committees on Appropriations and the pink bollworm to be a boll weevil for the projects with a primary purpose of providing Government Accountability Office, that purpose of boll weevil eradication program water to rural communities. identifies for each project/investment that is loans. WATERSHED AND FLOOD PREVENTION operational (a) current performance against For the cost of direct and guaranteed loans OPERATIONS key indicators of customer satisfaction, (b) and grants, including the cost of modifying For necessary expenses to carry out pre- current performance of service level agree- loans as defined in section 502 of the Con- ventive measures, including but not limited ments or other technical metrics, (c) current gressional Budget Act of 1974, as follows: to surveys and investigations, engineering performance against a pre-established cost farm operating loans, $58,440,000 for direct operations, works of improvement, and baseline, (d) a detailed breakdown of current operating loans, $20,972,000 for unsubsidized changes in use of land, in accordance with and planned spending on operational en- guaranteed operating loans, emergency the Watershed Protection and Flood Preven- hancements or upgrades, and (e) an assess- loans, $2,023,000 and $2,745,000 for Indian high- tion Act (16 U.S.C. 1001–1005 and 1007–1009) ment of whether the investment continues to ly fractionated land loans, and $60,000 for and in accordance with the provisions of meet business needs as intended as well as boll weevil eradication loans, to remain laws relating to the activities of the Depart- alternatives to the investment: Provided fur- available until expended. ment, $175,000,000, to remain available until ther, That the Secretary is authorized to use In addition, for administrative expenses expended: Provided, That for funds provided the services, facilities, and authorities (but necessary to carry out the direct and guar- by this Act or any other prior Act, the limi- not the funds) of the Commodity Credit Cor- anteed loan programs, $319,762,000: Provided, tation regarding the size of the watershed or poration to make program payments for all That of this amount, $294,114,000 shall be subwatershed exceeding two hundred and programs administered by the Agency: Pro- transferred to and merged with the appro- fifty thousand acres in which such activities vided further, That other funds made avail- priation for ‘‘Farm Service Agency, Salaries can be undertaken shall only apply for ac- able to the Agency for authorized activities and Expenses’’: Provided further, That of this tivities undertaken for the primary purpose

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.028 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5995 of flood prevention (including structural and operatives; and for cooperative agreements; ferred to as ‘‘Asset Management Fee’’ of up land treatment measures): Provided further, $242,005,000: Provided, That notwithstanding to $7,500 per property. That of the amounts made available under any other provision of law, funds appro- In addition, for the cost of direct loans, this heading, $70,000,000 shall be allocated to priated under this heading may be used for grants, and contracts, as authorized by sec- projects and activities that can commence advertising and promotional activities that tions 514 and 516 of the Housing Act of 1949 promptly following enactment; that address support Rural Development programs: Pro- (42 U.S.C. 1484, 1486), $18,583,000, to remain regional priorities for flood prevention, agri- vided further, That in addition to any other available until expended, for direct farm cultural water management, inefficient irri- funds appropriated for purposes authorized labor housing loans and domestic farm labor gation systems, fish and wildlife habitat, or by section 502(i) of the Housing Act of 1949 housing grants and contracts: Provided, That watershed protection; or that address au- (42 U.S.C. 1472(i)), any amounts collected any balances available for the Farm Labor thorized ongoing projects under the authori- under such section, as amended by this Act, Program Account shall be transferred to and ties of section 13 of the Flood Control Act of will immediately be credited to this account merged with this account. In addition, for administrative expenses December 22, 1944 (Public Law 78–534) with a and will remain available until expended for necessary to carry out the direct and guar- primary purpose of watershed protection by such purposes. anteed loan programs, $412,254,000 shall be preventing floodwater damage and stabi- RURAL HOUSING SERVICE transferred to and merged with the appro- lizing stream channels, tributaries, and RURAL HOUSING INSURANCE FUND PROGRAM priation for ‘‘Rural Development, Salaries banks to reduce erosion and sediment trans- ACCOUNT and Expenses’’. port. (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CORPORATIONS For gross obligations for the principal For rental assistance agreements entered The following corporations and agencies amount of direct and guaranteed loans as au- into or renewed pursuant to the authority are hereby authorized to make expenditures, thorized by title V of the Housing Act of under section 521(a)(2) of the Housing Act of within the limits of funds and borrowing au- 1949, to be available from funds in the rural 1949 or agreements entered into in lieu of thority available to each such corporation or housing insurance fund, as follows: debt forgiveness or payments for eligible agency and in accord with law, and to make $1,000,000,000 shall be for direct loans and households as authorized by section contracts and commitments without regard $24,000,000,000 shall be for unsubsidized guar- 502(c)(5)(D) of the Housing Act of 1949, to fiscal year limitations as provided by sec- anteed loans; $28,000,000 for section 504 hous- $1,375,000,000, of which $40,000,000 shall be tion 104 of the Government Corporation Con- ing repair loans; $40,000,000 for section 515 available until September 30, 2021; and in ad- trol Act as may be necessary in carrying out rental housing; $230,000,000 for section 538 dition such sums as may be necessary, as au- the programs set forth in the budget for the guaranteed multi-family housing loans; thorized by section 521(c) of the Act, to liq- current fiscal year for such corporation or $10,000,000 for credit sales of single family uidate debt incurred prior to fiscal year 1992 agency, except as hereinafter provided. housing acquired property; $5,000,000 for sec- to carry out the rental assistance program FEDERAL CROP INSURANCE CORPORATION FUND tion 523 self-help housing land development under section 521(a)(2) of the Act: Provided, loans; and $5,000,000 for section 524 site devel- For payments as authorized by section 516 That rental assistance agreements entered opment loans. of the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. into or renewed during the current fiscal For the cost of direct and guaranteed year shall be funded for a one-year period: 1516), such sums as may be necessary, to re- loans, including the cost of modifying loans, main available until expended. Provided further, That any unexpended bal- as defined in section 502 of the Congressional ances remaining at the end of such one-year COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION FUND Budget Act of 1974, as follows: section 502 agreements may be transferred and used for REIMBURSEMENT FOR NET REALIZED LOSSES loans, $90,000,000 shall be for direct loans; purposes of any debt reduction; mainte- (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) section 504 housing repair loans, $4,679,000; nance, repair, or rehabilitation of any exist- section 523 self-help housing land develop- For the current fiscal year, such sums as ing projects; preservation; and rental assist- ment loans, $577,000; section 524 site develop- may be necessary to reimburse the Com- ance activities authorized under title V of ment loans, $546,000; and repair, rehabilita- modity Credit Corporation for net realized the Act: Provided further, That rental assist- tion, and new construction of section 515 losses sustained, but not previously reim- ance provided under agreements entered into rental housing, $12,144,000: Provided, That to bursed, pursuant to section 2 of the Act of prior to fiscal year 2020 for a farm labor support the loan program level for section August 17, 1961 (15 U.S.C. 713a–11): Provided, multi-family housing project financed under 538 guaranteed loans made available under That of the funds available to the Com- section 514 or 516 of the Act may not be re- this heading the Secretary may charge or ad- modity Credit Corporation under section 11 captured for use in another project until just any fees to cover the projected cost of of the Commodity Credit Corporation Char- such assistance has remained unused for a such loan guarantees pursuant to the provi- ter Act (15 U.S.C. 714i) for the conduct of its period of 12 consecutive months, if such sions of the Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 business with the Foreign Agricultural Serv- project has a waiting list of tenants seeking U.S.C. 661 et seq.), and the interest on such ice, up to $5,000,000 may be transferred to and such assistance or the project has rental as- loans may not be subsidized: Provided further, used by the Foreign Agricultural Service for sistance eligible tenants who are not receiv- That applicants in communities that have a ing such assistance: Provided further, That information resource management activities current rural area waiver under section 541 such recaptured rental assistance shall, to of the Foreign Agricultural Service that are of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1490q) the extent practicable, be applied to another not related to Commodity Credit Corpora- shall be treated as living in a rural area for farm labor multi-family housing project fi- tion business. purposes of section 502 guaranteed loans pro- nanced under section 514 or 516 of the Act: HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT vided under this heading: Provided further, Provided further, That except as provided in (LIMITATION ON EXPENSES) That of the amounts available under this the third proviso under this heading and not- For the current fiscal year, the Commodity paragraph for section 502 direct loans, no less withstanding any other provision of the Act, Credit Corporation shall not expend more than $5,000,000 shall be available for direct the Secretary may recapture rental assist- than $5,000,000 for site investigation and loans for individuals whose homes will be ance provided under agreements entered into cleanup expenses, and operations and main- built pursuant to a program funded with a prior to fiscal year 2020 for a project that the tenance expenses to comply with the require- mutual and self-help housing grant author- Secretary determines no longer needs rental ment of section 107(g) of the Comprehensive ized by section 523 of the Housing Act of 1949 assistance and use such recaptured funds for Environmental Response, Compensation, and until June 1, 2020: Provided further, That the current needs. Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9607(g)), and section Secretary shall implement provisions to pro- MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVITALIZATION 6001 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 vide incentives to nonprofit organizations PROGRAM ACCOUNT U.S.C. 6961). and public housing authorities to facilitate For the rural housing voucher program as TITLE III the acquisition of Rural Housing Service authorized under section 542 of the Housing (RHS) multifamily housing properties by Act of 1949, but notwithstanding subsection RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS such nonprofit organizations and public (b) of such section, and for additional costs OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR RURAL housing authorities that commit to keep to conduct a demonstration program for the DEVELOPMENT such properties in the RHS multifamily preservation and revitalization of multi-fam- For necessary expenses of the Office of the housing program for a period of time as de- ily rental housing properties described in Under Secretary for Rural Development, termined by the Secretary, with such incen- this paragraph, $56,500,000, to remain avail- $800,000. tives to include, but not be limited to, the able until expended: Provided, That of the RURAL DEVELOPMENT following: allow such nonprofit entities and funds made available under this heading, public housing authorities to earn a Return $32,000,000, shall be available for rural hous- SALARIES AND EXPENSES on Investment on their own resources to in- ing vouchers to any low-income household (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) clude proceeds from low income housing tax (including those not receiving rental assist- For necessary expenses for carrying out credit syndication, own contributions, ance) residing in a property financed with a the administration and implementation of grants, and developer loans at favorable section 515 loan which has been prepaid after Rural Development programs, including ac- rates and terms, invested in a deal; and allow September 30, 2005: Provided further, That the tivities with institutions concerning the de- reimbursement of organizational costs asso- amount of such voucher shall be the dif- velopment and operation of agricultural co- ciated with owner’s oversight of asset re- ference between comparable market rent for

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Provided further, That if the Secretary deter- income rural communities, and Federally In addition, for administrative expenses to mines that the amount made available for Recognized Native American Tribes to un- carry out the direct loan programs, $4,468,000 vouchers in this or any other Act is not dertake projects to improve housing, com- shall be transferred to and merged with the needed for vouchers, the Secretary may use munity facilities, community and economic appropriation for ‘‘Rural Development, Sala- such funds for the demonstration program development projects in rural areas: Provided ries and Expenses’’. further, That such funds shall be made avail- for the preservation and revitalization of RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOANS able to qualified private, nonprofit and pub- multi-family rental housing properties de- PROGRAM ACCOUNT scribed in this paragraph: Provided further, lic intermediary organizations proposing to carry out a program of financial and tech- For the principal amount of direct loans, That of the funds made available under this as authorized under section 313B(a) of the heading, $24,500,000 shall be available for a nical assistance: Provided further, That such intermediary organizations shall provide Rural Electrification Act, for the purpose of demonstration program for the preservation promoting rural economic development and and revitalization of the sections 514, 515, matching funds from other sources, includ- ing Federal funds for related activities, in an job creation projects, $50,000,000. and 516 multi-family rental housing prop- The cost of grants authorized under sec- erties to restructure existing USDA multi- amount not less than funds provided: Pro- vided further, That $5,778,000 of the amount tion 313B(a) of the Rural Electrification Act, family housing loans, as the Secretary deems for the purpose of promoting rural economic appropriate, expressly for the purposes of en- appropriated under this heading shall be to provide grants for facilities in rural commu- development and job creation projects shall suring the project has sufficient resources to not exceed $10,000,000. preserve the project for the purpose of pro- nities with extreme unemployment and se- viding safe and affordable housing for low-in- vere economic depression (Public Law 106– RURAL COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT GRANTS come residents and farm laborers including 387), with up to 5 percent for administration For rural cooperative development grants reducing or eliminating interest; deferring and capacity building in the State rural de- authorized under section 310B(e) of the Con- loan payments, subordinating, reducing or velopment offices: Provided further, That solidated Farm and Rural Development Act reamortizing loan debt; and other financial $4,000,000 of the amount appropriated under (7 U.S.C. 1932), $15,600,000, of which $2,800,000 assistance including advances, payments and this heading shall be available for commu- shall be for cooperative agreements for the incentives (including the ability of owners to nity facilities grants to tribal colleges, as appropriate technology transfer for rural authorized by section 306(a)(19) of such Act: obtain reasonable returns on investment) re- areas program: Provided, That not to exceed Provided further, That sections 381E–H and quired by the Secretary: Provided further, $3,000,000 shall be for grants for cooperative 381N of the Consolidated Farm and Rural De- That the Secretary shall as part of the pres- development centers, individual coopera- velopment Act are not applicable to the ervation and revitalization agreement obtain tives, or groups of cooperatives that serve funds made available under this heading. a restrictive use agreement consistent with socially disadvantaged groups and a major- the terms of the restructuring: Provided fur- RURAL BUSINESS—COOPERATIVE SERVICE ity of the boards of directors or governing ther, That if the Secretary determines that RURAL BUSINESS PROGRAM ACCOUNT boards of which are comprised of individuals additional funds for vouchers described in (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) who are members of socially disadvantaged this paragraph are needed, funds for the pres- For the cost of loan guarantees and grants, groups; and of which $3,000,000, to remain ervation and revitalization demonstration for the rural business development programs available until expended, shall be for Agri- program may be used for such vouchers: Pro- authorized by section 310B and described in culture Innovation Centers authorized pursu- vided further, That if Congress enacts legisla- subsections (a), (c), (f) and (g) of section 310B ant to section 6402 of Public Law 107–171. tion to permanently authorize a multi-fam- of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Develop- RURAL ENERGY FOR AMERICA PROGRAM ily rental housing loan restructuring pro- ment Act, $65,475,000, to remain available For the cost of a program of loan guaran- gram similar to the demonstration program until expended: Provided, That of the amount tees, under the same terms and conditions as described herein, the Secretary may use appropriated under this heading, not to ex- authorized by section 9007 of the Farm Secu- funds made available for the demonstration ceed $500,000 shall be made available for one rity and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 program under this heading to carry out grant to a qualified national organization to U.S.C. 8107), $706,000: Provided, That the cost such legislation with the prior approval of provide technical assistance for rural trans- of loan guarantees, including the cost of the Committees on Appropriations of both portation in order to promote economic de- modifying such loans, shall be as defined in Houses of Congress: Provided further, That in velopment and $9,000,000 shall be for grants section 502 of the Congressional Budget Act addition to any other available funds, the to the Delta Regional Authority (7 U.S.C. of 1974. Secretary may expend not more than 2009aa et seq.), the Northern Border Regional RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE $1,000,000 total, from the program funds made Commission (40 U.S.C. 15101 et seq.), and the available under this heading, for administra- Appalachian Regional Commission (40 U.S.C. RURAL WATER AND WASTE DISPOSAL PROGRAM tive expenses for activities funded under this 14101 et seq.) for any Rural Community Ad- ACCOUNT heading. vancement Program purpose as described in (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) MUTUAL AND SELF-HELP HOUSING GRANTS section 381E(d) of the Consolidated Farm and For the cost of direct loans, loan guaran- Rural Development Act, of which not more For grants and contracts pursuant to sec- tees and grants for rural water, waste water, than 5 percent may be used for administra- tion 523(b)(1)(A) of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 waste disposal, and solid waste management tive expenses: Provided further, That U.S.C. 1490c), $30,000,000, to remain available programs authorized by sections 306, 306A, $4,000,000 of the amount appropriated under until expended. 306C, 306D, 306E, and 310B and described in this heading shall be for business grants to RURAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE GRANTS sections 306C(a)(2), 306D, 306E, and 381E(d)(2) benefit Federally Recognized Native Amer- of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Develop- For grants for very low-income housing re- ican Tribes, including $250,000 for a grant to ment Act, $484,980,000, to remain available pair and rural housing preservation made by a qualified national organization to provide until expended, of which not to exceed the Rural Housing Service, as authorized by technical assistance for rural transportation $1,000,000 shall be available for the rural util- 42 U.S.C. 1474, and 1490m, $45,000,000, to re- in order to promote economic development: ities program described in section main available until expended. Provided further, That sections 381E–H and 306(a)(2)(B) of such Act, and of which not to RURAL COMMUNITY FACILITIES PROGRAM 381N of the Consolidated Farm and Rural De- exceed $1,500,000 shall be available for the ACCOUNT velopment Act are not applicable to funds rural utilities program described in section (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) made available under this heading. 306E of such Act: Provided, That not to ex- For gross obligations for the principal INTERMEDIARY RELENDING PROGRAM FUND ceed $15,000,000 of the amount appropriated amount of direct and guaranteed loans as au- ACCOUNT under this heading shall be for grants au- thorized by section 306 and described in sec- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) thorized by section 306A(i)(2) of the Consoli- tion 381E(d)(1) of the Consolidated Farm and For the principal amount of direct loans, dated Farm and Rural Development Act in Rural Development Act, $2,800,000,000 for di- as authorized by the Intermediary Relending addition to funding authorized by section rect loans and $500,000,000 for guaranteed Program Fund Account (7 U.S.C. 1936b), 306A(i)(1) of such Act: Provided further, That loans. $18,889,000. $68,000,000 of the amount appropriated under For the cost of grants for rural community For the cost of direct loans, $5,219,000, as this heading shall be for loans and grants in- facilities programs as authorized by section authorized by the Intermediary Relending cluding water and waste disposal systems

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.028 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5997 grants authorized by section 306C(a)(2)(B) For the cost of direct loans as authorized 749(g) of the Agriculture Appropriations Act and section 306D of the Consolidated Farm by section 305 of the Rural Electrification of 2010 (Public Law 111–80): Provided further, and Rural Development Act, and Federally Act of 1936 (7 U.S.C. 935), including the cost That section 26(d) of the Richard B. Russell Recognized Native American Tribes author- of modifying loans, as defined in section 502 National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. ized by 306C(a)(1) of such Act: Provided fur- of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, cost 1769g(d)) is amended in the first sentence by ther, That funding provided for section 306D of money rural telecommunications loans, striking ‘‘2010 through 2019’’ and inserting of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Develop- $3,795,000. ‘‘2010 through 2020’’: Provided further, That ment Act may be provided to a consortium In addition, for administrative expenses section 9(h)(3) of the Richard B. Russell Na- formed pursuant to section 325 of Public Law necessary to carry out the direct and guar- tional School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758(h)(3)) 105–83: Provided further, That not more than 2 anteed loan programs, $33,270,000, which shall is amended in the first sentence by striking percent of the funding provided for section be transferred to and merged with the appro- ‘‘For fiscal year 2019’’ and inserting ‘‘For fis- 306D of the Consolidated Farm and Rural De- priation for ‘‘Rural Development, Salaries cal year 2020’’: Provided further, That section velopment Act may be used by the State of and Expenses’’. 9(h)(4) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758(h)(4)) is Alaska for training and technical assistance DISTANCE LEARNING, TELEMEDICINE, AND programs and not more than 2 percent of the amended in the first sentence by striking BROADBAND PROGRAM funding provided for section 306D of the Con- ‘‘For fiscal year 2019’’ and inserting ‘‘For fis- solidated Farm and Rural Development Act For the principal amount of broadband cal year 2020’’. may be used by a consortium formed pursu- telecommunication loans, $29,851,000. SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM For grants for telemedicine and distance ant to section 325 of Public Law 105–83 for FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC) learning services in rural areas, as author- training and technical assistance programs: For necessary expenses to carry out the ized by 7 U.S.C. 950aaa et seq., $34,000,000, to Provided further, That not to exceed special supplemental nutrition program as remain available until expended: Provided, $30,000,000 of the amount appropriated under authorized by section 17 of the Child Nutri- this heading shall be for technical assistance That $3,000,000 shall be made available for tion Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786), $6,000,000,000, grants for rural water and waste systems grants authorized by 379G of the Consoli- to remain available through September 30, pursuant to section 306(a)(14) of such Act, un- dated Farm and Rural Development Act: Pro- 2021: Provided, That notwithstanding section less the Secretary makes a determination of vided further, That funding provided under 17(h)(10) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 extreme need, of which $8,000,000 shall be this heading for grants under 379G of the U.S.C. 1786(h)(10)), not less than $80,000,000 made available for a grant to a qualified Consolidated Farm and Rural Development shall be used for breastfeeding peer coun- nonprofit multi-State regional technical as- Act may only be provided to entities that selors and other related activities, and sistance organization, with experience in meet all of the eligibility criteria for a con- $19,000,000 shall be used for infrastructure: working with small communities on water sortium as established by this section. Provided further, That none of the funds pro- and waste water problems, the principal pur- For the cost of broadband loans, as author- vided in this account shall be available for pose of such grant shall be to assist rural ized by section 601 of the Rural Electrifica- the purchase of infant formula except in ac- communities with populations of 3,300 or tion Act, $5,340,000, to remain available until cordance with the cost containment and less, in improving the planning, financing, expended: Provided, That the cost of direct competitive bidding requirements specified development, operation, and management of loans shall be as defined in section 502 of the in section 17 of such Act: Provided further, water and waste water systems, and of which Congressional Budget Act of 1974. That none of the funds provided shall be In addition, $30,000,000, to remain available not less than $800,000 shall be for a qualified available for activities that are not fully re- until expended, for a grant program to fi- national Native American organization to imbursed by other Federal Government de- nance broadband transmission in rural areas provide technical assistance for rural water partments or agencies unless authorized by eligible for Distance Learning and Telemedi- systems for tribal communities: Provided fur- section 17 of such Act: Provided further, That cine Program benefits authorized by 7 U.S.C. ther, That not to exceed $19,570,000 of the upon termination of a federally mandated 950aaa. amount appropriated under this heading vendor moratorium and subject to terms and shall be for contracting with qualified na- TITLE IV conditions established by the Secretary, the tional organizations for a circuit rider pro- DOMESTIC FOOD PROGRAMS Secretary may waive the requirement at 7 gram to provide technical assistance for CFR 246.12(g)(6) at the request of a State OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR FOOD, agency. rural water systems: Provided further, That NUTRITION, AND CONSUMER SERVICES not to exceed $4,000,000 shall be for solid SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE For necessary expenses of the Office of the waste management grants: Provided further, PROGRAM Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and That $10,000,000 of the amount appropriated For necessary expenses to carry out the Consumer Services, $800,000: Provided, That under this heading shall be transferred to, Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 funds made available by this Act to an agen- and merged with, the Rural Utilities Service, et seq.), $69,163,287,000, of which $3,000,000,000, cy in the Food, Nutrition and Consumer High Energy Cost Grants Account to provide to remain available through December 31, Services mission area for salaries and ex- grants authorized under section 19 of the 2021, shall be placed in reserve for use only in penses are available to fund up to one admin- Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (7 U.S.C. such amounts and at such times as may be- istrative support staff for the Office. 918a): Provided further, That any prior year come necessary to carry out program oper- balances for high-energy cost grants author- FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE ations: Provided, That funds provided herein ized by section 19 of the Rural Electrifica- CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS shall be expended in accordance with section 16 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008: Pro- tion Act of 1936 (7 U.S.C. 918a) shall be trans- (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) ferred to and merged with the Rural Utilities vided further, That of the funds made avail- For necessary expenses to carry out the Service, High Energy Cost Grants Account: able under this heading, $998,000 may be used Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Provided further, That sections 381E–H and to provide nutrition education services to Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.), except section 21, 381N of the Consolidated Farm and Rural De- State agencies and Federally Recognized and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. velopment Act are not applicable to the Tribes participating in the Food Distribution 1771 et seq.), except sections 17 and 21; funds made available under this heading. Program on Indian Reservations: Provided $23,602,569,000 to remain available through further, That this appropriation shall be sub- RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AND TELECOMMUNI- September 30, 2021, of which such sums as are ject to any work registration or workfare re- CATIONS LOANS PROGRAM ACCOUNT made available under section 14222(b)(1) of quirements as may be required by law: Pro- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of vided further, That funds made available for The principal amount of direct and guaran- 2008 (Public Law 110–246), as amended by this Employment and Training under this head- teed loans as authorized by sections 305, 306, Act, shall be merged with and available for ing shall remain available through Sep- and 317 of the Rural Electrification Act of the same time period and purposes as pro- tember 30, 2021: Provided further, That funds 1936 (7 U.S.C. 935, 936, and 940g) shall be made vided herein: Provided, That of the total made available under this heading for sec- as follows: loans made pursuant to sections amount available, $12,475,000 shall be avail- tion 28(d)(1), section 4(b), and section 27(a) of 305, 306, and 317, notwithstanding 317(c), of able to carry out section 19 of the Child Nu- the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 shall re- that Act, rural electric, $5,500,000,000; guar- trition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq.): main available through September 30, 2021: anteed underwriting loans pursuant to sec- Provided further, That of the total amount Provided further, That none of the funds made tion 313A, $750,000,000; 5 percent rural tele- available, $30,000,000 shall be available to available under this heading may be obli- communications loans, cost of money rural provide competitive grants to State agencies gated or expended in contravention of sec- telecommunications loans, and for loans for subgrants to local educational agencies tion 213A of the Immigration and Nation- made pursuant to section 306 of that Act, and schools to purchase the equipment, with ality Act (8 U.S.C. 1183A): Provided further, rural telecommunications loans, $690,000,000: a value of greater than $1,000, needed to That funds made available under this head- Provided, That up to $2,000,000,000 shall be serve healthier meals, improve food safety, ing may be used to enter into contracts and used for the construction, acquisition, design and to help support the establishment, main- employ staff to conduct studies, evaluations, and engineering or improvement of fossil- tenance, or expansion of the school breakfast or to conduct activities related to program fueled electric generating plants (whether program: Provided further, That of the total integrity provided that such activities are new or existing) that utilize carbon sub- amount available, $28,000,000 shall remain authorized by the Food and Nutrition Act of surface utilization and storage systems. available until expended to carry out section 2008.

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COMMODITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM to $2,000,000 of the Foreign Agricultural proved by the Secretary and to be accounted For necessary expenses to carry out dis- Service appropriation solely for the purpose for solely on the Secretary’s certificate, not aster assistance and the Commodity Supple- of offsetting fluctuations in international to exceed $25,000; and notwithstanding sec- mental Food Program as authorized by sec- currency exchange rates, subject to docu- tion 521 of Public Law 107–188; $5,761,442,000: tion 4(a) of the Agriculture and Consumer mentation by the Foreign Agricultural Serv- Provided, That of the amount provided under Protection Act of 1973 (7 U.S.C. 612c note); ice, shall remain available until expended. this heading, $1,074,714,000 shall be derived the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983; FOOD FOR PEACE TITLE I DIRECT CREDIT AND from prescription drug user fees authorized special assistance for the nuclear affected is- FOOD FOR PROGRESS PROGRAM ACCOUNT by 21 U.S.C. 379h, and shall be credited to this account and remain available until ex- lands, as authorized by section 103(f)(2) of the (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) Compact of Free Association Amendments pended; $220,142,000 shall be derived from For administrative expenses to carry out medical device user fees authorized by 21 Act of 2003 (Public Law 108–188); and the the credit program of title I, Food for Peace Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, as au- U.S.C. 379j, and shall be credited to this ac- Act (Public Law 83–480) and the Food for count and remain available until expended; thorized by section 17(m) of the Child Nutri- Progress Act of 1985, $142,000, shall be trans- tion Act of 1966, $344,248,000, to remain avail- $513,223,000 shall be derived from human ge- ferred to and merged with the appropriation neric drug user fees authorized by 21 U.S.C. able through September 30, 2021: Provided, for ‘‘Farm Service Agency, Salaries and Ex- That none of these funds shall be available 379j–42, and shall be credited to this account penses’’. and remain available until expended; to reimburse the Commodity Credit Corpora- FOOD FOR PEACE TITLE II GRANTS $41,923,000 shall be derived from biosimilar tion for commodities donated to the pro- biological product user fees authorized by 21 gram: Provided further, That notwithstanding For expenses during the current fiscal U.S.C. 379j–52, and shall be credited to this any other provision of law, effective with year, not otherwise recoverable, and unre- account and remain available until ex- funds made available in fiscal year 2020 to covered prior years’ costs, including interest pended; $30,611,000 shall be derived from ani- support the Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutri- thereon, under the Food for Peace Act (Pub- mal drug user fees authorized by 21 U.S.C. tion Program, as authorized by section 4402 lic Law 83–480), for commodities supplied in 379j–12, and shall be credited to this account of the Farm Security and Rural Investment connection with dispositions abroad under and remain available until expended; Act of 2002, such funds shall remain available title II of said Act, $1,716,000,000, to remain available until expended. $20,151,000 shall be derived from generic new through September 30, 2021: Provided further, animal drug user fees authorized by 21 U.S.C. MCGOVERN-DOLE INTERNATIONAL FOOD FOR That of the funds made available under sec- 379j–21, and shall be credited to this account EDUCATION AND CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM tion 27(a) of the Food and Nutrition Act of and remain available until expended; GRANTS 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2036(a)), the Secretary may use $712,000,000 shall be derived from tobacco up to 15 percent for costs associated with the For necessary expenses to carry out the product user fees authorized by 21 U.S.C. distribution of commodities. provisions of section 3107 of the Farm Secu- 387s, and shall be credited to this account NUTRITION PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATION rity and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 and remain available until expended: Pro- For necessary administrative expenses of U.S.C. 1736o–1), $210,255,000, to remain avail- vided further, That in addition to and not- the Food and Nutrition Service for carrying able until expended: Provided, That the Com- withstanding any other provision under this out any domestic nutrition assistance pro- modity Credit Corporation is authorized to heading, amounts collected for prescription gram, $160,891,000: Provided, That of the funds provide the services, facilities, and authori- drug user fees, medical device user fees, provided herein, $2,000,000 shall be used for ties for the purpose of implementing such human generic drug user fees, biosimilar bio- the purposes of section 4404 of Public Law section, subject to reimbursement from logical product user fees, animal drug user 107–171, as amended by section 4401 of Public amounts provided herein: Provided further, fees, and generic new animal drug user fees Law 110–246. That of the amount made available under that exceed the respective fiscal year 2020 this heading, not more than 10 percent, but limitations are appropriated and shall be TITLE V not less than $15,000,000, shall remain avail- credited to this account and remain avail- FOREIGN ASSISTANCE AND RELATED able until expended to purchase agricultural able until expended: Provided further, That PROGRAMS commodities as described in subsection fees derived from prescription drug, medical OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR TRADE 3107(a)(2) of the Farm Security and Rural In- device, human generic drug, biosimilar bio- AND FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL AFFAIRS vestment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 1736o–1(a)(2)). logical product, animal drug, and generic For necessary expenses of the Office of the COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION EXPORT new animal drug assessments for fiscal year Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agri- (LOANS) CREDIT GUARANTEE PROGRAM ACCOUNT 2020, including any such fees collected prior to fiscal year 2020 but credited for fiscal year cultural Affairs, $875,000: Provided, That (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) funds made available by this Act to any 2020, shall be subject to the fiscal year 2020 For administrative expenses to carry out limitations: Provided further, That the Sec- agency in the Trade and Foreign Agricul- the Commodity Credit Corporation’s Export tural Affairs mission area for salaries and retary may accept payment during fiscal Guarantee Program, GSM 102 and GSM 103, year 2020 of user fees specified under this expenses are available to fund up to one ad- $6,381,000, to cover common overhead ex- ministrative support staff for the Office. heading and authorized for fiscal year 2021, penses as permitted by section 11 of the Com- prior to the due date for such fees, and that OFFICE OF CODEX ALIMENTARIUS modity Credit Corporation Charter Act and amounts of such fees assessed for fiscal year For necessary expenses of the Office of in conformity with the Federal Credit Re- 2021 for which the Secretary accepts pay- Codex Alimentarius, $4,775,000, including not form Act of 1990, of which $6,063,000 shall be ment in fiscal year 2020 shall not be included to exceed $40,000 for official reception and transferred to and merged with the appro- in amounts under this heading: Provided fur- representation expenses. priation for ‘‘Foreign Agricultural Service, ther, That none of these funds shall be used Salaries and Expenses’’, and of which $318,000 FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE to develop, establish, or operate any program shall be transferred to and merged with the of user fees authorized by 31 U.S.C. 9701: Pro- SALARIES AND EXPENSES appropriation for ‘‘Farm Service Agency, vided further, That of the total amount ap- (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) Salaries and Expenses’’. propriated: (1) $1,081,356,000 shall be for the For necessary expenses of the Foreign Ag- TITLE VI Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutri- ricultural Service, including not to exceed RELATED AGENCY AND FOOD AND DRUG tion and related field activities in the Office $250,000 for representation allowances and for ADMINISTRATION of Regulatory Affairs, of which no less than expenses pursuant to section 8 of the Act ap- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN $16,000,000 shall be used for inspections of for- proved August 3, 1956 (7 U.S.C. 1766), SERVICES eign seafood manufacturers and field exami- $217,920,000, of which no more than 6 percent nations of imported seafood; (2) $1,967,193,000 shall remain available until September 30, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION shall be for the Center for Drug Evaluation 2021, for overseas operations to include the SALARIES AND EXPENSES and Research and related field activities in payment of locally employed staff: Provided, For necessary expenses of the Food and the Office of Regulatory Affairs; (3) That the Service may utilize advances of Drug Administration, including hire and pur- $419,302,000 shall be for the Center for Bio- funds, or reimburse this appropriation for ex- chase of passenger motor vehicles; for pay- logics Evaluation and Research and for re- penditures made on behalf of Federal agen- ment of space rental and related costs pursu- lated field activities in the Office of Regu- cies, public and private organizations and in- ant to Public Law 92–313 for programs and latory Affairs; (4) $240,966,000 shall be for the stitutions under agreements executed pursu- activities of the Food and Drug Administra- Center for Veterinary Medicine and for re- ant to the agricultural food production as- tion which are included in this Act; for rent- lated field activities in the Office of Regu- sistance programs (7 U.S.C. 1737) and the for- al of special purpose space in the District of latory Affairs; (5) $580,486,000 shall be for the eign assistance programs of the United Columbia or elsewhere; in addition to Center for Devices and Radiological Health States Agency for International Develop- amounts appropriated to the FDA Innova- and for related field activities in the Office ment: Provided further, That funds made tion Account, for carrying out the activities of Regulatory Affairs; (6) $66,712,000 shall be available for middle-income country training described in section 1002(b)(4) of the 21st Cen- for the National Center for Toxicological Re- programs, funds made available for the tury Cures Act (Public Law 114–255); for mis- search; (7) $661,739,000 shall be for the Center Borlaug International Agricultural Science cellaneous and emergency expenses of en- for Tobacco Products and for related field and Technology Fellowship program, and up forcement activities, authorized and ap- activities in the Office of Regulatory Affairs;

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Center shared services including, but not limited to, payroll, financial management, Operations, the Office of the Chief Scientist, INDEPENDENT AGENCY and human capital shared services and allow and central services for these offices: Pro- FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION vided further, That not to exceed $25,000 of the National Finance Center to perform LIMITATION ON ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES this amount shall be for official reception technology upgrades: Provided further, That and representation expenses, not otherwise Not to exceed $77,000,000 (from assessments of annual income amounts in the Working provided for, as determined by the Commis- collected from farm credit institutions, in- Capital Fund of the Department of Agri- culture attributable to the amounts in ex- sioner: Provided further, That any transfer of cluding the Federal Agricultural Mortgage cess of the true costs of the shared services funds pursuant to section 770(n) of the Fed- Corporation) shall be obligated during the provided by the National Finance Center and eral Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. current fiscal year for administrative ex- budgeted for the National Finance Center, 379dd(n)) shall only be from amounts made penses as authorized under 12 U.S.C. 2249: the Secretary shall reserve not more than 4 available under this heading for other activi- Provided, That this limitation shall not apply to expenses associated with receiver- percent for the replacement or acquisition of ties: Provided further, That of the amounts capital equipment, including equipment for that are made available under this heading ships: Provided further, That the agency may exceed this limitation by up to 10 percent the improvement, delivery, and implementa- for ‘‘other activities’’, and that are not de- tion of financial, administrative, and infor- rived from user fees, $1,500,000 shall be trans- with notification to the Committees on Ap- propriations of both Houses of Congress. mation technology services, and other sys- ferred to and merged with the appropriation tems of the National Finance Center or to TITLE VII for ‘‘Department of Health and Human Serv- pay any unforeseen, extraordinary cost of ices—Office of Inspector General’’ for over- GENERAL PROVISIONS the National Finance Center: Provided fur- sight of the programs and operations of the (INCLUDING RESCISSIONS AND TRANSFERS OF ther, That none of the amounts reserved Food and Drug Administration and shall be FUNDS) shall be available for obligation unless the in addition to funds otherwise made avail- SEC. 701. Within the unit limit of cost fixed Secretary submits written notification of able for oversight of the Food and Drug Ad- by law, appropriations and authorizations the obligation to the Committees on Appro- ministration: Provided further, That funds made for the Department of Agriculture for priations of both Houses of Congress: Pro- may be transferred from one specified activ- the current fiscal year under this Act shall vided further, That the limitations on the ob- ity to another with the prior approval of the be available for the purchase, in addition to ligation of funds pending notification to Committees on Appropriations of both those specifically provided for, of not to ex- Congressional Committees shall not apply to Houses of Congress. ceed 71 passenger motor vehicles of which 68 any obligation that, as determined by the In addition, mammography user fees au- shall be for replacement only, and for the Secretary, is necessary to respond to a de- thorized by 42 U.S.C. 263b, export certifi- hire of such vehicles: Provided, That notwith- clared state of emergency that significantly cation user fees authorized by 21 U.S.C. 381, standing this section, the only purchase of impacts the operations of the National Fi- priority review user fees authorized by 21 new passenger vehicles shall be for those de- nance Center; or to evacuate employees of U.S.C. 360n and 360ff, food and feed recall termined by the Secretary to be necessary the National Finance Center to a safe haven fees, food reinspection fees, and voluntary for transportation safety, to reduce oper- to continue operations of the National Fi- qualified importer program fees authorized ational costs, and for the protection of life, nance Center. by 21 U.S.C. 379j–31, outsourcing facility fees property, and public safety. SEC. 703. No part of any appropriation con- authorized by 21 U.S.C. 379j–62, prescription SEC. 702. Notwithstanding any other provi- tained in this Act shall remain available for drug wholesale distributor licensing and in- sion of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture obligation beyond the current fiscal year un- spection fees authorized by 21 U.S.C. may transfer unobligated balances of discre- less expressly so provided herein. 353(e)(3), third-party logistics provider li- tionary funds appropriated by this Act or SEC. 704. No funds appropriated by this Act censing and inspection fees authorized by 21 any other available unobligated discre- may be used to pay negotiated indirect cost U.S.C. 360eee–3(c)(1), third-party auditor fees tionary balances that are remaining avail- rates on cooperative agreements or similar authorized by 21 U.S.C. 384d(c)(8), and med- able of the Department of Agriculture to the arrangements between the United States De- ical countermeasure priority review voucher Working Capital Fund for the acquisition of partment of Agriculture and nonprofit insti- user fees authorized by 21 U.S.C. 360bbb–4a, plant and capital equipment necessary for tutions in excess of 10 percent of the total di- rect cost of the agreement when the purpose and, contingent upon the enactment of the the delivery of financial, administrative, and of such cooperative arrangements is to carry Over-the-Counter Monograph User Fee Act of information technology services of primary out programs of mutual interest between the 2019, fees relating to over-the-counter mono- benefit to the agencies of the Department of two parties. This does not preclude appro- graph drugs authorized by part 10 of sub- Agriculture, such transferred funds to re- priate payment of indirect costs on grants chapter C of Chapter VII of the Federal main available until expended: Provided, and contracts with such institutions when Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act shall be cred- That none of the funds made available by such indirect costs are computed on a simi- ited to this account, to remain available this Act or any other Act shall be trans- lar basis for all agencies for which appropria- until expended. ferred to the Working Capital Fund without tions are provided in this Act. BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES the prior approval of the agency adminis- SEC. 705. Appropriations to the Department For plans, construction, repair, improve- trator: Provided further, That none of the of Agriculture for the cost of direct and ment, extension, alteration, demolition, and funds transferred to the Working Capital guaranteed loans made available in the cur- purchase of fixed equipment or facilities of Fund pursuant to this section shall be avail- rent fiscal year shall remain available until or used by the Food and Drug Administra- able for obligation without written notifica- expended to disburse obligations made in the tion, where not otherwise provided, tion to and the prior approval of the Com- current fiscal year for the following ac- $11,788,000, to remain available until ex- mittees on Appropriations of both Houses of counts: the Rural Development Loan Fund pended. Congress: Provided further, That none of the program account, the Rural Electrification funds appropriated by this Act or made FDA INNOVATION ACCOUNT, CURES ACT and Telecommunication Loans program ac- available to the Department’s Working Cap- count, and the Rural Housing Insurance (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) ital Fund shall be available for obligation or Fund program account. For necessary expenses to carry out the expenditure to make any changes to the De- SEC. 706. None of the funds made available purposes described under section 1002(b)(4) of partment’s National Finance Center without to the Department of Agriculture by this Act the 21st Century Cures Act, in addition to written notification to and prior approval of may be used to acquire new information amounts available for such purposes under the Committees on Appropriations of both technology systems or significant upgrades, the heading ‘‘Salaries and Expenses’’, Houses of Congress as required by section 716 as determined by the Office of the Chief In- $75,000,000, to remain available until ex- of this Act: Provided further, That none of the formation Officer, without the approval of pended: Provided, That amounts appropriated funds appropriated by this Act or made the Chief Information Officer and the con- in this paragraph are appropriated pursuant available to the Department’s Working Cap- currence of the Executive Information Tech- to section 1002(b)(3) of the 21st Century Cures ital Fund shall be available for obligation or nology Investment Review Board: Provided, Act, are to be derived from amounts trans- expenditure to initiate, plan, develop, imple- That notwithstanding any other provision of ferred under section 1002(b)(2)(A) of such Act, ment, or make any changes to remove or re- law, none of the funds appropriated or other- and may be transferred by the Commissioner locate any systems, missions, or functions of wise made available by this Act may be

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transferred to the Office of the Chief Infor- SEC. 713. (a) None of the funds made avail- (2) eliminates a program, project, or activ- mation Officer without written notification able in this Act may be used to maintain or ity; to and the prior approval of the Committees establish a computer network unless such (3) increases funds or personnel by any on Appropriations of both Houses of Con- network blocks the viewing, downloading, means for any project or activity for which gress: Provided further, That, notwith- and exchanging of pornography. funds have been denied or restricted; standing section 11319 of title 40, United (b) Nothing in subsection (a) shall limit (4) relocates an office or employees; States Code, none of the funds available to the use of funds necessary for any Federal, (5) reorganizes offices, programs, or activi- the Department of Agriculture for informa- State, tribal, or local law enforcement agen- ties; or tion technology shall be obligated for cy or any other entity carrying out criminal (6) contracts out or privatizes any func- projects, contracts, or other agreements over investigations, prosecution, or adjudication tions or activities presently performed by $25,000 prior to receipt of written approval by activities. Federal employees; the Chief Information Officer: Provided fur- SEC. 714. Notwithstanding subsection (b) of unless the Secretary of Agriculture, or the ther, That the Chief Information Officer may section 14222 of Public Law 110–246 (7 U.S.C. Secretary of Health and Human Services (as authorize an agency to obligate funds with- 612c–6; in this section referred to as ‘‘section the case may be) notifies in writing and re- out written approval from the Chief Informa- 14222’’), none of the funds appropriated or ceives approval from the Committees on Ap- tion Officer for projects, contracts, or other otherwise made available by this or any propriations of both Houses of Congress at agreements up to $250,000 based upon the per- other Act shall be used to pay the salaries least 30 days in advance of the reprogram- formance of an agency measured against the and expenses of personnel to carry out a pro- ming of such funds or the use of such author- performance plan requirements described in gram under section 32 of the Act of August ity. the explanatory statement accompanying 24, 1935 (7 U.S.C. 612c; in this section referred (b) None of the funds provided by this Act, Public Law 113–235. to as ‘‘section 32’’) in excess of $1,331,784,000 or provided by previous Appropriations Acts SEC. 707. Funds made available under sec- (exclusive of carryover appropriations from to the agencies funded by this Act that re- tion 524(b) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act prior fiscal years), as follows: Child Nutri- main available for obligation or expenditure (7 U.S.C. 1524(b)) in the current fiscal year tion Programs Entitlement Commodities— in the current fiscal year, or provided from shall remain available until expended to dis- $485,000,000; State Option Contracts— any accounts in the Treasury derived by the burse obligations made in the current fiscal $5,000,000; Removal of Defective Commod- collection of fees available to the agencies year. ities— $2,500,000; Administration of Section funded by this Act, shall be available for ob- SEC. 708. Notwithstanding any other provi- 32 Commodity Purchases—$35,853,000: Pro- ligation or expenditure for activities, pro- sion of law, any former RUS borrower that vided, That of the total funds made available grams, or projects through a reprogramming has repaid or prepaid an insured, direct or in the matter preceding this proviso that re- or use of the authorities referred to in sub- guaranteed loan under the Rural Electrifica- main unobligated on October 1, 2020, such un- section (a) involving funds in excess of tion Act of 1936, or any not-for-profit utility obligated balances shall carryover into fiscal $500,000 or 10 percent, whichever is less, that is eligible to receive an insured or di- year 2021 and shall remain available until ex- that— rect loan under such Act, shall be eligible for pended for any of the purposes of section 32, (1) augments existing programs, projects, assistance under section 313B(a) of such Act except that any such carryover funds used in or activities; in the same manner as a borrower under such accordance with clause (3) of section 32 may (2) reduces by 10 percent funding for any Act. not exceed $350,000,000 and may not be obli- existing program, project, or activity, or SEC. 709. Except as otherwise specifically gated until the Secretary of Agriculture pro- numbers of personnel by 10 percent as ap- provided by law, not more than $20,000,000 in vides written notification of the expendi- proved by Congress; or unobligated balances from appropriations tures to the Committees on Appropriations (3) results from any general savings from a made available for salaries and expenses in of both Houses of Congress at least two reduction in personnel which would result in this Act for the Farm Service Agency shall weeks in advance: Provided further, That, a change in existing programs, activities, or remain available through September 30, 2021, with the exception of any available carry- projects as approved by Congress; unless the for information technology expenses: Pro- over funds authorized in any prior appropria- Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of vided, That except as otherwise specifically tions Act to be used for the purposes of Health and Human Services (as the case may provided by law, unobligated balances from clause (3) of section 32, none of the funds ap- be) notifies in writing and receives approval appropriations made available for salaries propriated or otherwise made available by from the Committees on Appropriations of and expenses in this Act for the Rural Devel- this or any other Act shall be used to pay the both Houses of Congress at least 30 days in opment mission area shall remain available salaries or expenses of any employee of the advance of the reprogramming or transfer of through September 30, 2021, for information Department of Agriculture to carry out such funds or the use of such authority. technology expenses. clause (3) of section 32. (c) The Secretary of Agriculture or the SEC. 710. None of the funds appropriated or SEC. 715. None of the funds appropriated by Secretary of Health and Human Services otherwise made available by this Act may be this or any other Act shall be used to pay the shall notify in writing and receive approval used for first-class travel by the employees salaries and expenses of personnel who pre- from the Committees on Appropriations of of agencies funded by this Act in contraven- pare or submit appropriations language as both Houses of Congress before imple- tion of sections 301–10.122 through 301–10.124 part of the President’s budget submission to menting any program or activity not carried of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations. the Congress for programs under the juris- out during the previous fiscal year unless the SEC. 711. In the case of each program estab- diction of the Appropriations Subcommit- program or activity is funded by this Act or lished or amended by the Agricultural Act of tees on Agriculture, Rural Development, specifically funded by any other Act. 2014 (Public Law 113–79) or by a successor to Food and Drug Administration, and Related (d) None of the funds provided by this Act, that Act, other than by title I or subtitle A Agencies that assumes revenues or reflects a or provided by previous Appropriations Acts of title III of such Act, or programs for reduction from the previous year due to user to the agencies funded by this Act that re- which indefinite amounts were provided in fees proposals that have not been enacted main available for obligation or expenditure that Act, that is authorized or required to be into law prior to the submission of the budg- in the current fiscal year, or provided from carried out using funds of the Commodity et unless such budget submission identifies any accounts in the Treasury derived by the Credit Corporation— which additional spending reductions should collection of fees available to the agencies (1) such funds shall be available for salaries occur in the event the user fees proposals are funded by this Act, shall be available for— and related administrative expenses, includ- not enacted prior to the date of the con- (1) modifying major capital investments ing technical assistance, associated with the vening of a committee of conference for the funding levels, including information tech- implementation of the program, without re- fiscal year 2021 appropriations Act. nology systems, that involves increasing or gard to the limitation on the total amount SEC. 716. (a) None of the funds provided by decreasing funds in the current fiscal year of allotments and fund transfers contained in this Act, or provided by previous appropria- for the individual investment in excess of section 11 of the Commodity Credit Corpora- tions Acts to the agencies funded by this Act $500,000 or 10 percent of the total cost, which- tion Charter Act (15 U.S.C. 714i); and that remain available for obligation or ex- ever is less; (2) the use of such funds for such purpose penditure in the current fiscal year, or pro- (2) realigning or reorganizing new, current, shall not be considered to be a fund transfer vided from any accounts in the Treasury de- or vacant positions or agency activities or or allotment for purposes of applying the rived by the collection of fees available to functions to establish a center, office, limitation on the total amount of allotments the agencies funded by this Act, shall be branch, or similar entity with five or more and fund transfers contained in such section. available for obligation or expenditure personnel; or SEC. 712. Of the funds made available by through a reprogramming, transfer of funds, (3) carrying out activities or functions that this Act, not more than $2,900,000 shall be or reimbursements as authorized by the were not described in the budget request; un- used to cover necessary expenses of activi- Economy Act, or in the case of the Depart- less the agencies funded by this Act notify, ties related to all advisory committees, pan- ment of Agriculture, through use of the au- in writing, the Committees on Appropria- els, commissions, and task forces of the De- thority provided by section 702(b) of the De- tions of both Houses of Congress at least 30 partment of Agriculture, except for panels partment of Agriculture Organic Act of 1944 days in advance of using the funds for these used to comply with negotiated rule makings (7 U.S.C. 2257) or section 8 of Public Law 89– purposes. and panels used to evaluate competitively 106 (7 U.S.C. 2263), that— (e) As described in this section, no funds awarded grants. (1) creates new programs; may be used for any activities unless the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.028 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6001 Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of tifies, in writing, the Committees on Appro- Federal law is enacted to allow or require Health and Human Services receives from priations of both Houses of Congress at least such distribution. the Committee on Appropriations of both 15 days in advance. SEC. 730. None of the funds made available Houses of Congress written or electronic SEC. 725. None of the credit card refunds or by this Act may be used to notify a sponsor mail confirmation of receipt of the notifica- rebates transferred to the Working Capital or otherwise acknowledge receipt of a sub- tion as required in this section. Fund pursuant to section 729 of the Agri- mission for an exemption for investigational SEC. 717. Notwithstanding section culture, Rural Development, Food and Drug use of a drug or biological product under sec- 310B(g)(5) of the Consolidated Farm and Administration, and Related Agencies Ap- tion 505(i) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(g)(5)), propriations Act, 2002 (7 U.S.C. 2235a; Public Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355(i)) or section the Secretary may assess a one-time fee for Law 107–76) shall be available for obligation 351(a)(3) of the Public Health Service Act (42 any guaranteed business and industry loan without written notification to, and the U.S.C. 262(a)(3)) in research in which a in an amount that does not exceed 3 percent prior approval of, the Committees on Appro- human embryo is intentionally created or of the guaranteed principal portion of the priations of both Houses of Congress: Pro- modified to include a heritable genetic modi- loan. vided, That the refunds or rebates so trans- fication. Any such submission shall be SEC. 718. None of the funds appropriated or ferred shall be available for obligation only deemed to have not been received by the Sec- otherwise made available to the Department for the acquisition of plant and capital retary, and the exemption may not go into of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Adminis- equipment necessary for the delivery of fi- effect. nancial, administrative, and information tration, or the Farm Credit Administration SEC. 731. None of the funds made available shall be used to transmit or otherwise make technology services, including cloud adop- by this or any other Act may be used to available reports, questions, or responses to tion and migration, of primary benefit to the carry out the final rule promulgated by the questions that are a result of information re- agencies of the Department of Agriculture. Food and Drug Administration and put into SEC. 726. None of the funds made available quested for the appropriations hearing proc- effect November 16, 2015, in regards to the by this Act may be used to implement, ad- ess to any non-Department of Agriculture, hazard analysis and risk-based preventive minister, or enforce the ‘‘variety’’ require- non-Department of Health and Human Serv- control requirements of the current good ments of the final rule entitled ‘‘Enhancing ices, or non-Farm Credit Administration em- manufacturing practice, hazard analysis, and Retailer Standards in the Supplemental Nu- ployee. risk-based preventive controls for food for trition Assistance Program (SNAP)’’ pub- SEC. 719. Unless otherwise authorized by animals rule with respect to the regulation lished by the Department of Agriculture in existing law, none of the funds provided in of the production, distribution, sale, or re- the Federal Register on December 15, 2016 (81 this Act, may be used by an executive branch ceipt of dried spent grain byproducts of the Fed. Reg. 90675) until the Secretary of Agri- agency to produce any prepackaged news alcoholic beverage production process. story intended for broadcast or distribution culture amends the definition of the term SEC. 732. There is hereby appropriated ‘‘variety’’ as de fined in section in the United States unless the story in- $10,000,000, to remain available until ex- 278.1(b)(1)(ii)(C) of title 7, Code of Federal cludes a clear notification within the text or pended, to carry out section 6407 of the Farm Regulations, and ‘‘variety’’ as applied in the audio of the prepackaged news story that the Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 definition of the term ‘‘staple food’’ as de- prepackaged news story was prepared or U.S.C. 8107a): , That the Secretary fined in section 271.2 of title 7, Code of Fed- Provided funded by that executive branch agency. may allow eligible entities, or comparable SEC. 720. No employee of the Department of eral Regulations, to increase the number of entities that provide energy efficiency serv- Agriculture may be detailed or assigned items that qualify as acceptable varieties in ices using their own billing mechanism to from an agency or office funded by this Act each staple food category so that the total offer loans to customers in any part of their or any other Act to any other agency or of- number of such items in each staple food cat- service territory and to offer loans to replace fice of the Department for more than 60 days egory exceeds the number of such items in a manufactured housing unit with another in a fiscal year unless the individual’s em- each staple food category included in the manufactured housing unit, if replacement ploying agency or office is fully reimbursed final rule as published on December 15, 2016: would be more cost effective in saving en- by the receiving agency or office for the sal- Provided, That until the Secretary promul- ergy. ary and expenses of the employee for the pe- gates such regulatory amendments, the Sec- SEC. 733. (a) The Secretary of Agriculture riod of assignment. retary shall apply the requirements regard- shall— SEC. 721. Not later than 30 days after the ing acceptable varieties and breadth of stock date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Pro- (1) conduct audits in a manner that evalu- of Agriculture, the Commissioner of the gram retailers that were in effect on the day ates the following factors in the country or Food and Drug Administration, and the before the date of the enactment of the Agri- region being audited, as applicable— Chairman of the Farm Credit Administration cultural Act of 2014 (Public Law 113–79). (A) veterinary control and oversight; shall submit to the Committees on Appro- SEC. 727. None of the funds made available (B) disease history and vaccination prac- priations of both Houses of Congress a de- by this Act or any other Act may be used— tices; tailed spending plan by program, project, (1) in contravention of section 7606 of the (C) livestock demographics and and activity for all the funds made available Agricultural Act of 2014 (7 U.S.C. 5940), sub- traceability; under this Act including appropriated user title G of the Agricultural Marketing Act of (D) epidemiological separation from poten- fees, as defined in the report accompanying 1946, or section 10114 of the Agriculture Im- tial sources of infection; this Act. provement Act of 2018; or (E) surveillance practices; SEC. 722. Of the unobligated balances from (2) to prohibit the transportation, proc- (F) diagnostic laboratory capabilities; and amounts made available for the supple- essing, sale, or use of hemp, or seeds of such (G) emergency preparedness and response; mental nutrition program as authorized by plant, that is grown or cultivated in accord- and section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 ance with subsection section 7606 of the Agri- (2) promptly make publicly available the (42 U.S.C. 1786), $800,000,000 are hereby re- cultural Act of 2014 or Subtitle G of the Agri- final reports of any audits or reviews con- scinded. cultural Marketing Act of 1946, within or ducted pursuant to subsection (1). SEC. 723. The Secretary shall continue an outside the State in which the hemp is (b) This section shall be applied in a man- intermediary loan packaging program based grown or cultivated. ner consistent with United States obliga- on the pilot program in effect for fiscal year SEC. 728. In carrying out subsection (h) of tions under its international trade agree- 2013 for packaging and reviewing section 502 section 502 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 ments. single family direct loans. The Secretary U.S.C. 1472), the Secretary of Agriculture SEC. 734. No food that bears or contains shall continue agreements with current shall have the same authority with respect partially hydrogenated oils (as defined in the intermediary organizations and with addi- to loans guaranteed under such section and order published by the Food and Drug Ad- tional qualified intermediary organizations. eligible lenders for such loans as the Sec- ministration in the Federal Register on June The Secretary shall work with these organi- retary has under subsections (h) and (j) of 17, 2015 (80 Fed. Reg. 34650 et seq.)) shall be zations to increase effectiveness of the sec- section 538 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1490p–2) considered to be adulterated within the tion 502 single family direct loan program in with respect to loans guaranteed under such meaning of subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2)(C)(i) of rural communities and shall set aside and section 538 and eligible lenders for such section 402 of the Federal Food, Drug, and make available from the national reserve loans. Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 342(a)) because such section 502 loans an amount necessary to SEC. 729. None of the funds made available food contains such partially hydrogenated support the work of such intermediaries and by this Act may be used to propose, promul- oils until the applicable compliance dates provide a priority for review of such loans. gate, or implement any rule, or take any specified by FDA in the Federal Register on SEC. 724. For loans and loan guarantees other action with respect to, allowing or re- May 21, 2018 (83 Fed. Reg. 23358 et seq.). that do not require budget authority and the quiring information intended for a pre- SEC. 735. The National Bio and Agro-De- program level has been established in this scribing health care professional, in the case fense Facility shall be transferred without Act, the Secretary of Agriculture may in- of a drug or biological product subject to sec- reimbursement from the Secretary of Home- crease the program level for such loans and tion 503(b)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and land Security to the Secretary of Agri- loan guarantees by not more than 25 percent: Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 353(b)(1)), to be dis- culture. Provided, That prior to the Secretary imple- tributed to such professional electronically SEC. 736. There is hereby appropriated menting such an increase, the Secretary no- (in lieu of in paper form) unless and until a $1,000,000 for the Secretary to carry out a

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.028 S22OCPT1 S6002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 pilot program that provides forestry inven- (d) This section shall be applied in a man- ice—Rural Cooperative Development tory analysis, forest management and eco- ner consistent with United States obliga- Grants’’; ‘‘Rural Utilities Service—Rural nomic outcomes modelling for certain cur- tions under international agreements. Water and Waste Disposal Program Ac- rently enrolled Conservation Reserve Pro- (e) The Secretary may retain up to 0.25 count’’; ‘‘Rural Utilities Service—Rural gram participants. The Secretary shall allow percent of the funds appropriated in this Act Electrification and Telecommunications the Commodity Credit Corporation to enter for ‘‘Rural Utilities Service—Rural Water Loans Program Account’’; and ‘‘Rural Utili- into agreements with and provide grants to and Waste Disposal Program Account’’ for ties Service—Distance Learning, Telemedi- qualified non-profit organizations dedicated carrying out the provisions described in sub- cine, and Broadband Program’’, to the max- to conservation, forestry and wildlife habi- section (a)(1) for management and oversight imum extent feasible, at least 10 percent of tats, that also have experience in conducting of the requirements of this section. the funds shall be allocated for assistance in accurate forest inventory analysis through (f) Subsection (a) shall not apply with re- persistent poverty counties under this sec- the use of advanced, cost-effective tech- spect to a project for which the engineering tion, including, notwithstanding any other nology. The Secretary shall focus the anal- plans and specifications include use of iron provision regarding population limits, any ysis on lands enrolled for at least eight years and steel products otherwise prohibited by county seat of such a persistent poverty and located in areas with a substantial con- such subsection if the plans and specifica- county that has a population that does not centration of acres enrolled under conserva- tions have received required approvals from exceed the authorized population limit by tion practices devoted to multiple bottom- State agencies prior to the date of enact- more than 10 percent: Provided, That for pur- land hardwood tree species including CP03, ment of this Act. poses of this section, the term ‘‘persistent CP03A, CP11, CP22, CP31 and CP40. (g) For purposes of this section, the terms poverty counties’’ means any county that SEC. 737. In addition to amounts otherwise ‘‘United States’’ and ‘‘State’’ shall include has had 20 percent or more of its population made available by this Act and notwith- each of the several States, the District of Co- living in poverty over the past 30 years, as standing the last sentence of 16 U.S.C. 1310, lumbia, and each federally recognized Indian measured by the 1980, 1990, and 2000 decennial there is appropriated $4,000,000, to remain tribe. censuses, and 2007–2011 American Community available until expended, to implement non- SEC. 741. The Secretary shall set aside for Survey 5-year average: Provided further, That with respect to specific activities for which renewable agreements on eligible lands, in- Rural Economic Area Partnership (REAP) program levels have been made available by cluding flooded agricultural lands, as deter- Zones, until August 15, 2020, an amount of this Act that are not supported by budget mined by the Secretary, under the Water funds made available in title III under the authority, the requirements of this section Bank Act (16 U.S.C. 1301–1311). headings of Rural Housing Insurance Fund shall be applied to such program level. SEC. 738. There is hereby appropriated Program Account, Mutual and Self-Help SEC. 746. In addition to any other funds $2,000,000 to carry out section 1621 of Public Housing Grants, Rural Housing Assistance Grants, Rural Community Facilities Pro- made available in this Act or any other Act, Law 110–246. there is appropriated $5,000,000 to carry out SEC. 739. None of the funds made available gram Account, Rural Business Program Ac- section 18(g)(8) of the Richard B. Russell Na- by this Act may be used to carry out any ac- count, Rural Development Loan Fund Pro- tional School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769(g)), gram Account, and Rural Water and Waste tivities or incur any expense related to the to remain available until expended. Disposal Program Account, equal to the issuance of licenses under section 3 of the SEC. 747. There is hereby appropriated Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2133), or the re- amount obligated in REAP Zones with re- $2,000,000, to remain available until Sep- newal of such licenses, to class B dealers who spect to funds provided under such headings tember 30, 2021, for the cost of loans and sell dogs and cats for use in research, experi- in the most recent fiscal year any such funds grants that is consistent with section 4206 of ments, teaching, or testing. were obligated under such headings for the Agricultural Act of 2014, for necessary SEC. 740. (a)(1) No Federal funds made REAP Zones. expenses of the Secretary to support projects available for this fiscal year for the rural SEC. 742. There is hereby appropriated that provide access to healthy food in under- water, waste water, waste disposal, and solid $1,000,000, to remain available until ex- served areas, to create and preserve quality waste management programs authorized by pended, for a pilot program for the Secretary jobs, and to revitalize low-income commu- sections 306, 306A, 306C, 306D, 306E, and 310B to provide grants to qualified non-profit or- nities. of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Develop- ganizations and public housing authorities SEC. 748. For an additional amount for ment Act (7 U.S.C. 1926 et seq.) shall be used to provide technical assistance, including fi- ‘‘Animal and Plant Health Inspection Serv- for a project for the construction, alteration, nancial and legal services, to RHS multi- ice—Salaries and Expenses’’, $8,500,000, to re- maintenance, or repair of a public water or family housing borrowers to facilitate the main available until September 30, 2021, for wastewater system unless all of the iron and acquisition of RHS multi-family housing one-time control and management and asso- steel products used in the project are pro- properties in areas where the Secretary de- ciated activities directly related to the mul- duced in the United States. termines a risk of loss of affordable housing, tiple-agency response to citrus greening. (2) In this section, the term ‘‘iron and steel by non-profit housing organizations and pub- SEC. 749. None of the funds made available products’’ means the following products lic housing authorities as authorized by law by this or any other Act may be used to en- made primarily of iron or steel: lined or un- that commit to keep such properties in the force the final rule promulgated by the Food lined pipes and fittings, manhole covers and RHS multi-family housing program for a pe- and Drug Administration entitled ‘‘Stand- other municipal castings, hydrants, tanks, riod of time as determined by the Secretary. ards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, flanges, pipe clamps and restraints, valves, SEC. 743. None of the funds appropriated by and Holding of Produce for Human Consump- structural steel, reinforced precast concrete, this Act may be used in any way, directly or tion,’’ and published on November 27, 2015, and construction materials. indirectly, to influence congressional action with respect to the regulation of the produc- (b) Subsection (a) shall not apply in any on any legislation or appropriation matters tion, distribution, sale, or receipt of grape case or category of cases in which the Sec- pending before Congress, other than to com- varietals that are grown, harvested and used retary of Agriculture (in this section re- municate to Members of Congress as de- solely for wine and receive commercial proc- ferred to as the ‘‘Secretary’’) or the designee scribed in 18 U.S.C. 1913. essing that adequately reduces the presence of the Secretary finds that— SEC. 744. In response to an eligible commu- of microorganisms of public health signifi- (1) applying subsection (a) would be incon- nity where the drinking water supplies are cance. sistent with the public interest; inadequate due to a natural disaster, as de- SEC. 750. There is hereby appropriated (2) iron and steel products are not produced termined by the Secretary, including $5,000,000, to remain available until Sep- in the United States in sufficient and reason- drought or severe weather, the Secretary tember 30, 2021, for a pilot program for the National Institute of Food and Agriculture ably available quantities or of a satisfactory may provide potable water through the to provide grants to nonprofit organizations quality; or Emergency Community Water Assistance for programs and services to establish and (3) inclusion of iron and steel products pro- Grant Program for an additional period of enhance farming and ranching opportunities duced in the United States will increase the time not to exceed 120 days beyond the es- for military veterans. cost of the overall project by more than 25 tablished period provided under the Program SEC. 751. For school year 2019–2020, none of percent. in order to protect public health. the funds made available by this Act may be (c) If the Secretary or the designee re- SEC. 745. Of the total amounts made avail- used to implement or enforce the matter fol- ceives a request for a waiver under this sec- able by this Act for direct loans and grants lowing the first comma in the second sen- tion, the Secretary or the designee shall in the following headings: ‘‘Rural Housing tence of footnote (c) of section 220.8(c) of make available to the public on an informal Service—Rural Housing Insurance Fund Pro- title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, with re- basis a copy of the request and information gram Account’’; ‘‘Rural Housing Service— spect to the substitution of vegetables for available to the Secretary or the designee Mutual and Self-Help Housing Grants’’; fruits under the school breakfast program es- concerning the request, and shall allow for ‘‘Rural Housing Service—Rural Housing As- tablished under section 4 of the Child Nutri- informal public input on the request for at sistance Grants’’; ‘‘Rural Housing Service— tion Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773). least 15 days prior to making a finding based Rural Community Facilities Program Ac- SEC. 752. Not later than 180 days after the on the request. The Secretary or the des- count’’; ‘‘Rural Business-Cooperative Serv- date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary ignee shall make the request and accom- ice—Rural Business Program Account’’; of Agriculture shall issue a final rule based panying information available by electronic ‘‘Rural Business-Cooperative Service—Rural on the proposed rule entitled ‘‘National Or- means, including on the official public Inter- Economic Development Loans Program Ac- ganic Program; Origin of Livestock,’’ pub- net Web site of the Department. count’’; ‘‘Rural Business-Cooperative Serv- lished in the Federal Register on April 28,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.028 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6003 2015 (80 Fed. Reg. 23455): Provided, That the nomic Research Service’’ for salaries and ex- DIVISION C—DEPARTMENT OF THE INTE- final rule shall incorporate public comments penses, including for relocation expenses, the RIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED submitted in response to the proposed rule. costs of alteration and repair of leased build- AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2020 SEC. 753. There is hereby appropriated ings and improvements pursuant to 7 U.S.C. The following sums are appropriated, out $20,000,000, to remain available until ex- 2250, and other transition costs, for the relo- of any money in the Treasury not otherwise pended, to carry out section 12513 of Public cation of employees and certain operations appropriated, for the Department of the Inte- Law 115–334: Provided, That the Secretary to the Kansas City metropolitan area, as di- rior, environment, and related agencies for shall take measures to ensure an equal dis- rected by the decision of the Secretary of the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and tribution of funds between the three regional Agriculture dated June 13, 2019. for other purposes, namely: innovation initiatives. SEC. 763. No food containing genetically TITLE I SEC. 754. There is hereby appropriated engineered salmon shall be permitted to be DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR $5,000,000, to remain available until Sep- introduced, or delivered for introduction, tember 30, 2021, to carry out section 2103 of into interstate commerce until the conclu- BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT Public Law 115-334. sion and transmittal to Congress of a con- MANAGEMENT OF LANDS AND RESOURCES SEC. 755. There is hereby appropriated sumer study of the efficacy of the Depart- For necessary expenses for protection, use, $1,000,000, to remain available until Sep- ment of Agriculture’s National Bioengi- improvement, development, disposal, cadas- tember 30, 2021, to carry out section 4208 of neered Food Disclosure Standard for inform- tral surveying, classification, acquisition of Public Law 115-334. ing consumers of the genetically engineered easements and other interests in lands, and SEC. 756. There is hereby appropriated content of salmon products, as set forth in 21 performance of other functions, including $2,000,000 to carry out section 4206 of Public CFR 528.1092: Provided, That the study shall maintenance of facilities, as authorized by Law 115–334. be performed by a commission constituted SEC. 757. There is hereby appropriated law, in the management of lands and their jointly by the United States Department of $20,000,000, for an additional amount for ‘‘De- resources under the jurisdiction of the Bu- Agriculture and the Food and Drug Adminis- partment of Health and Human Services— reau of Land Management, including the tration under the Federal Advisory Com- Food and Drug Administration—Buildings general administration of the Bureau, and mittee Act and shall commence no later and Facilities’’ to remain available until ex- assessment of mineral potential of public than 180 days after the enactment of this pended and in addition to amounts otherwise lands pursuant to section 1010(a) of Public Act. made available for such purposes, for nec- Law 96–487 (16 U.S.C. 3150(a)), $1,250,274,000, to essary expenses of plans, construction, re- SEC. 764. (a) Title I of the Additional Sup- remain available until expended: Provided, pair, improvement, extension, alteration, plemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief That amounts in the fee account of the BLM demolition and purchase of fixed equipment Act, 2019 (Public Law 116–20) is amended in Permit Processing Improvement Fund may or facilities of or used by FDA. the matter under the heading ‘‘Department be used for any bureau-related expenses asso- SEC. 758. There is hereby appropriated of Agriculture—Office of the Secretary’’ by ciated with the processing of oil and gas ap- $5,000,000 to carry out section 6424 of Public inserting ‘‘to cooperative processors for re- plications for permits to drill and related use Law 115-334. duced quantity and quality sugar beets,’’ authorizations. SEC. 759. Of the unobligated balances from after ‘‘planting in 2019,’’: Provided, That In addition, $40,696,000 is for Mining Law amounts made available to carry out section amounts repurposed under this section that Administration program operations, includ- 749 of Division A of Public Law 115–31 and were previously designated by the Congress ing the cost of administering the mining section 739 of Division A of Public Law 115– as an emergency requirement pursuant to claim fee program, to remain available until 141, $15,073,000 are rescinded. the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit expended, to be reduced by amounts col- SEC. 760. In addition to amounts otherwise Control Act of 1985 are designated by the lected by the Bureau and credited to this ap- made available by this or any other Act, Congress as an emergency requirement pur- propriation from mining claim maintenance there is hereby appropriated $5,000,000, to re- suant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Bal- fees and location fees that are hereby au- main available until expended, under the anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control thorized for fiscal year 2020, so as to result in heading ‘‘Rural Water Technical Assistance Act of 1985 and shall be available only if the a final appropriation estimated at not more Grant Program Account’’ for the cost of a President subsequently so designates all than $1,250,274,000, and $2,000,000, to remain pilot program in coordination with a re- such amounts and transmits such designa- available until expended, from communica- gional research university consortium for re- tions to the Congress. tion site rental fees established by the Bu- search and direct services to address chal- (b) This section shall become effective im- reau for the cost of administering commu- lenges facing traditional rural wastewater mediately upon enactment of this Act. nication site activities. systems needs: Provided, That the pilot SEC. 765. None of the funds made available LAND ACQUISITION should address the wastewater needs of his- by this Act may be used to pay the salaries (INCLUDING RESCISSION OF FUNDS) torically impoverished communities that or expenses of personnel— For expenses necessary to carry out sec- have had difficult soil conditions for tradi- (1) to inspect horses under section 3 of the tions 205, 206, and 318(d) of Public Law 94–579, tional wastewater treatment systems. Federal Meat Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 603); including administrative expenses and acqui- SEC. 761. (a) Section 313(b) of the Rural (2) to inspect horses under section 903 of sition of lands or waters, or interests there- Electrification Act of 1936, as amended (7 the Federal Agriculture Improvement and in, $28,800,000, to be derived from the Land U.S.C. 940c(b)), shall be applied for fiscal Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 1901 note; Public and Water Conservation Fund and to remain year 2020 and each fiscal year thereafter Law 104–127); or available until expended. until the specified funding has been expended (3) to implement or enforce section 352.19 Of the unobligated balances from amounts as if the following were inserted after the of title 9, Code of Federal Regulations (or a made available for Land Acquisition and de- final period in subsection (b)(2): ‘‘In addition, successor regulation). rived from the Land and Water Conservation the Secretary shall use $425,000,000 of funds SEC. 766. Section 9(i)(2) of the Food and Nu- Fund, $2,367,000 is hereby permanently re- available in this subaccount in fiscal year trition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2018(i)(2)) is scinded from projects with cost savings or 2019 for an additional amount for the same amended by striking ‘‘for a period’’ and all failed or partially failed projects: Provided, purpose and under the same terms and condi- that follows through ‘‘2018’’ and inserting That no amounts may be rescinded from tions as funds appropriated by Sec. 779 of ‘‘prior to December 31, 2020’’. amounts that were designated by the Con- Public Law 115–141 and shall use $128,000,000 gress as an emergency requirement pursuant of funds available in this subaccount in fis- SEC. 767. Not later than 60 days after enact- to the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget cal year 2020 for an additional amount for ment of this Act, the Commissioner of the or the Balanced Budget and Emergency Def- the same purpose and under the same terms Food and Drug Administration shall issue a icit Control Act of 1985. and conditions as funds appropriated for request for information to determine the water and waste disposal grants under sec- next steps that will address the recent pul- OREGON AND CALIFORNIA GRANT LANDS tion 306(a)(2) of the Consolidated Farm and monary illnesses reported to be associated For expenses necessary for management, Rural Development Act.’’: Provided, That with the use of e-cigarettes and vaping prod- protection, and development of resources and any use of such funds shall be treated as a re- ucts. As part of such request for information, for construction, operation, and mainte- programming of funds under section 716 of the Commissioner shall request public com- nance of access roads, reforestation, and this Act. ment on product design and how to prevent other improvements on the revested Oregon (b) Section 762(b) of division B of Public consumers from modifying or adding any and California Railroad grant lands, on other Law 116-6 shall no longer apply. substances to these products that are not in- Federal lands in the Oregon and California SEC. 762. In addition to amounts otherwise tended by the manufacturer: Provided, That land-grant counties of Oregon, and on adja- made available by this or any other Act, the Food and Drug Administration shall pro- cent rights-of-way; and acquisition of lands there is hereby appropriated $9,500,000, to re- vide an update to the Committee on Appro- or interests therein, including existing con- main available until expended, under the priations on a quarterly basis. necting roads on or adjacent to such grant heading ‘‘National Institute of Food and Ag- This division may be cited as the ‘‘Agri- lands; $106,985,000, to remain available until riculture—Research and Education Activi- culture, Rural Development, Food and Drug expended: Provided, That 25 percent of the ties’’ and $15,500,000, to remain available Administration, and Related Agencies Ap- aggregate of all receipts during the current until expended, under the heading ‘‘Eco- propriations Act, 2020’’. fiscal year from the revested Oregon and

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California Railroad grant lands is hereby to $100,000 for payments, at the discretion of COOPERATIVE ENDANGERED SPECIES made a charge against the Oregon and Cali- the Secretary, for information or evidence CONSERVATION FUND fornia land-grant fund and shall be trans- concerning violations of laws administered (INCLUDING RESCISSION OF FUNDS) ferred to the General Fund in the Treasury by the Bureau; miscellaneous and emergency For expenses necessary to carry out sec- in accordance with the second paragraph of expenses of enforcement activities author- tion 6 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 subsection (b) of title II of the Act of August ized or approved by the Secretary and to be (16 U.S.C. 1535), $53,495,000, to remain avail- 28, 1937 (43 U.S.C. 2605). accounted for solely on the Secretary’s cer- able until expended, of which $22,695,000 is to RANGE IMPROVEMENTS tificate, not to exceed $10,000: Provided, That be derived from the Cooperative Endangered For rehabilitation, protection, and acquisi- notwithstanding Public Law 90–620 (44 U.S.C. Species Conservation Fund; and of which tion of lands and interests therein, and im- 501), the Bureau may, under cooperative $30,800,000 is to be derived from the Land and provement of Federal rangelands pursuant to cost-sharing and partnership arrangements Water Conservation Fund. section 401 of the Federal Land Policy and authorized by law, procure printing services Of the unobligated balances made available Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1751), not- from cooperators in connection with jointly from the Cooperative Endangered Species withstanding any other Act, sums equal to 50 produced publications for which the coopera- Conservation Fund, $18,771,000 is perma- percent of all moneys received during the tors share the cost of printing either in cash nently rescinded from projects or from other prior fiscal year under sections 3 and 15 of or in services, and the Bureau determines grant programs with an unobligated carry the Taylor Grazing Act (43 U.S.C. 315b, 315m) the cooperator is capable of meeting accept- over balance: Provided, That no amounts and the amount designated for range im- ed quality standards: Provided further, That may be rescinded from amounts that were provements from grazing fees and mineral projects to be funded pursuant to a written designated by the Congress as an emergency leasing receipts from Bankhead-Jones lands commitment by a State government to pro- requirement pursuant to the Concurrent transferred to the Department of the Inte- vide an identified amount of money in sup- Resolution on the Budget or the Balanced rior pursuant to law, but not less than port of the project may be carried out by the Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act $10,000,000, to remain available until ex- Bureau on a reimbursable basis. Appropria- of 1985. tions herein made shall not be available for pended: Provided, That not to exceed $600,000 NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE FUND the destruction of healthy, unadopted, wild shall be available for administrative ex- For expenses necessary to implement the penses. horses and burros in the care of the Bureau or its contractors or for the sale of wild Act of October 17, 1978 (16 U.S.C. 715s), SERVICE CHARGES, DEPOSITS, AND FORFEITURES horses and burros that results in their de- $13,228,000. For administrative expenses and other struction for processing into commercial NORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION costs related to processing application docu- products. FUND ments and other authorizations for use and For expenses necessary to carry out the disposal of public lands and resources, for UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE provisions of the North American Wetlands costs of providing copies of official public RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 4401 et seq.), land documents, for monitoring construc- $44,000,000, to remain available until ex- tion, operation, and termination of facilities For necessary expenses of the United pended. in conjunction with use authorizations, and States Fish and Wildlife Service, as author- for rehabilitation of damaged property, such ized by law, and for scientific and economic NEOTROPICAL MIGRATORY BIRD CONSERVATION amounts as may be collected under Public studies, general administration, and for the For expenses necessary to carry out the Law 94–579 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), and under performance of other authorized functions Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation section 28 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 related to such resources, $1,357,182,000, to re- Act (16 U.S.C. 6101 et seq.), $4,910,000, to re- U.S.C. 185), to remain available until ex- main available until September 30, 2021: Pro- main available until expended. vided, That not to exceed $18,318,000 shall be pended: Provided, That notwithstanding any MULTINATIONAL SPECIES CONSERVATION FUND provision to the contrary of section 305(a) of used for implementing subsections (a), (b), (c), and (e) of section 4 of the Endangered For expenses necessary to carry out the Public Law 94–579 (43 U.S.C. 1735(a)), any African Elephant Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. moneys that have been or will be received Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1533) (except for processing petitions, developing and issuing 4201 et seq.), the Asian Elephant Conserva- pursuant to that section, whether as a result tion Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 4261 et seq.), the of forfeiture, compromise, or settlement, if proposed and final regulations, and taking any other steps to implement actions de- Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of not appropriate for refund pursuant to sec- 1994 (16 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.), the Great Ape tion 305(c) of that Act (43 U.S.C. 1735(c)), scribed in subsection (c)(2)(A), (c)(2)(B)(i), or (c)(2)(B)(ii)). Conservation Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 6301 et shall be available and may be expended seq.), and the Marine Turtle Conservation under the authority of this Act by the Sec- CONSTRUCTION Act of 2004 (16 U.S.C. 6601 et seq.), $12,800,000, retary to improve, protect, or rehabilitate For construction, improvement, acquisi- to remain available until expended. any public lands administered through the tion, or removal of buildings and other fa- STATE AND TRIBAL WILDLIFE GRANTS Bureau of Land Management which have cilities required in the conservation, man- For wildlife conservation grants to States been damaged by the action of a resource de- agement, investigation, protection, and uti- veloper, purchaser, permittee, or any unau- and to the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, lization of fish and wildlife resources, and Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, the thorized person, without regard to whether the acquisition of lands and interests there- all moneys collected from each such action Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, in; $43,226,000, to remain available until ex- and Indian tribes under the provisions of the are used on the exact lands damaged which pended. led to the action: Provided further, That any Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 and the Fish such moneys that are in excess of amounts LAND ACQUISITION and Wildlife Coordination Act, for the devel- opment and implementation of programs for needed to repair damage to the exact land (INCLUDING RESCISSION OF FUNDS) for which funds were collected may be used the benefit of wildlife and their habitat, in- For expenses necessary to carry out chap- to repair other damaged public lands. cluding species that are not hunted or fished, ter 2003 of title 54, United States Code, in- $65,171,000, to remain available until ex- MISCELLANEOUS TRUST FUNDS cluding administrative expenses, and for ac- pended: Provided, That of the amount pro- In addition to amounts authorized to be quisition of land or waters, or interest there- vided herein, $4,809,000 is for a competitive expended under existing laws, there is hereby in, in accordance with statutory authority grant program for Indian tribes not subject appropriated such amounts as may be con- applicable to the United States Fish and to the remaining provisions of this appro- tributed under section 307 of Public Law 94– Wildlife Service, $58,770,000, to be derived priation: Provided further, That $6,362,000 is 579 (43 U.S.C. 1737), and such amounts as may from the Land and Water Conservation Fund for a competitive grant program to imple- be advanced for administrative costs, sur- and to remain available until expended: Pro- ment approved plans for States, territories, veys, appraisals, and costs of making con- vided, That none of the funds appropriated and other jurisdictions and at the discretion veyances of omitted lands under section for specific land acquisition projects may be of affected States, the regional Associations 211(b) of that Act (43 U.S.C. 1721(b)), to re- used to pay for any administrative overhead, of fish and wildlife agencies, not subject to main available until expended. planning or other management costs. the remaining provisions of this appropria- ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS Of the unobligated balances from amounts tion: Provided further, That the Secretary The Bureau of Land Management may made available for the Fish and Wildlife shall, after deducting $10,571,000 and adminis- carry out the operations funded under this Service and derived from the Land and Water trative expenses, apportion the amount pro- Act by direct expenditure, contracts, grants, Conservation Fund, $3,628,000 is hereby per- vided herein in the following manner: (1) to cooperative agreements and reimbursable manently rescinded from projects with cost the District of Columbia and to the Com- agreements with public and private entities, savings or failed or partially failed projects: monwealth of Puerto Rico, each a sum equal including with States. Appropriations for the Provided further, That no amounts may be re- to not more than one-half of 1 percent there- Bureau shall be available for purchase, erec- scinded from amounts that were designated of; and (2) to Guam, American Samoa, the tion, and dismantlement of temporary struc- by the Congress as an emergency require- United States Virgin Islands, and the Com- tures, and alteration and maintenance of ment pursuant to the Concurrent Resolution monwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, necessary buildings and appurtenant facili- on the Budget or the Balanced Budget and each a sum equal to not more than one- ties to which the United States has title; up Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. fourth of 1 percent thereof: Provided further,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.028 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6005 That the Secretary shall apportion the re- or rehabilitation projects for constructed as- tain the clause availability of funds found at maining amount in the following manner: (1) sets and $153,575,000 for cyclic maintenance 48 CFR 52.232–18: Provided further, That Na- one-third of which is based on the ratio to projects for constructed assets and cultural tional Park Service Donations, Park Conces- which the land area of such State bears to resources shall remain available until Sep- sions Franchise Fees, and Recreation Fees the total land area of all such States; and (2) tember 30, 2021: Provided, That funds appro- may be made available for the cost of adjust- two-thirds of which is based on the ratio to priated under this heading in this Act are ments and changes within the original scope which the population of such State bears to available for the purposes of section 5 of of effort for projects funded by the National the total population of all such States: Pro- Public Law 95–348: Provided further, That not- Park Service Construction appropriation: vided further, That the amounts apportioned withstanding section 9(a) of the United Provided further, That the Secretary of the under this paragraph shall be adjusted equi- States Semiquincentennial Commission Act Interior shall consult with the Committees tably so that no State shall be apportioned a of 2016 (Public Law 114–196; 130 Stat. 691), on Appropriations, in accordance with cur- sum which is less than 1 percent of the $3,300,000 of the funds made available under rent reprogramming thresholds, prior to amount available for apportionment under this heading shall be provided to the organi- making any charges authorized by this sec- this paragraph for any fiscal year or more zation selected under section 9(b) of that Act tion. than 5 percent of such amount: Provided fur- for expenditure by the United States LAND ACQUISITION AND STATE ASSISTANCE ther, That the Federal share of planning Semiquincentennial Commission in accord- (INCLUDING RESCISSION OF FUNDS) grants shall not exceed 75 percent of the ance with that Act. For expenses necessary to carry out chap- total costs of such projects and the Federal NATIONAL RECREATION AND PRESERVATION ter 2003 of title 54, United States Code, in- share of implementation grants shall not ex- For expenses necessary to carry out recre- cluding administrative expenses, and for ac- ceed 65 percent of the total costs of such ation programs, natural programs, cultural quisition of lands or waters, or interest projects: Provided further, That the non-Fed- programs, heritage partnership programs, therein, in accordance with the statutory au- eral share of such projects may not be de- environmental compliance and review, inter- thority applicable to the National Park rived from Federal grant programs: Provided national park affairs, and grant administra- Service, $199,899,000, to be derived from the further, That any amount apportioned in 2020 tion, not otherwise provided for, $68,084,000. Land and Water Conservation Fund and to to any State, territory, or other jurisdiction remain available until expended, of which that remains unobligated as of September 30, HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND $140,000,000 is for the State assistance pro- 2021, shall be reapportioned, together with For expenses necessary in carrying out the gram and of which $10,000,000 shall be for the funds appropriated in 2022, in the manner National Historic Preservation Act (division American Battlefield Protection Program provided herein. A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code), $113,160,000, to be derived from the grants as authorized by chapter 3081 of title ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS Historic Preservation Fund and to remain 54, United States Code. (INCLUDING RESCISSION OF FUNDS) available until September 30, 2020, of which Of the unobligated balances from amounts The United States Fish and Wildlife Serv- $14,000,000 shall be for Save America’s Treas- made available for the National Park Serv- ice may carry out the operations of Service ures grants for preservation of national sig- ice and derived from the Land and Water programs by direct expenditure, contracts, nificant sites, structures and artifacts as au- Conservation Fund, $2,279,000 is hereby per- grants, cooperative agreements and reim- thorized by section 7303 of the Omnibus Pub- manently rescinded from projects or from bursable agreements with public and private lic Land Management Act of 2009 (54 U.S.C. other grant programs with an unobligated entities. Appropriations and funds available 3089): Provided, That an individual Save carry over balance: Provided, That no to the United States Fish and Wildlife Serv- America’s Treasures grant shall be matched amounts may be rescinded from amounts ice shall be available for repair of damage to by non-Federal funds: Provided further, That that were designed by the Congress as an public roads within and adjacent to reserva- individual projects shall only be eligible for emergency requirement pursuant to the Con- tion areas caused by operations of the Serv- one grant: Provided further, That all projects current Resolution on the Budget or the Bal- ice; options for the purchase of land at not to to be funded shall be approved by the Sec- anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control exceed $1 for each option; facilities incident retary of the Interior in consultation with Act of 1985. to such public recreational uses on conserva- the House and Senate Committees on Appro- CENTENNIAL CHALLENGE tion areas as are consistent with their pri- priations: Provided further, That of the funds For expenses necessary to carry out the mary purpose; and the maintenance and im- provided for the Historic Preservation Fund, provisions of section 101701 of title 54, United provement of aquaria, buildings, and other $750,000 is for competitive grants for the sur- States Code, relating to challenge cost share facilities under the jurisdiction of the Serv- vey and nomination of properties to the Na- agreements, $20,000,000, to remain available ice and to which the United States has title, tional Register of Historic Places and as Na- until expended, for Centennial Challenge and which are used pursuant to law in con- tional Historic Landmarks associated with projects and programs: Provided, That not nection with management, and investigation communities currently under-represented, as less than 50 percent of the total cost of each of fish and wildlife resources: Provided, That determined by the Secretary, $16,250,000 is project or program shall be derived from notwithstanding 44 U.S.C. 501, the Service for competitive grants to preserve the sites non-Federal sources in the form of donated may, under cooperative cost sharing and and stories of the Civil Rights movement, cash, assets, or a pledge of donation guaran- partnership arrangements authorized by law, $9,000,000 is for grants to Historically Black teed by an irrevocable letter of credit. procure printing services from cooperators Colleges and Universities, and $7,500,000 is for ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS in connection with jointly produced publica- competitive grants for the restoration of his- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) tions for which the cooperators share at toric properties of national, State and local In addition to other uses set forth in sec- least one-half the cost of printing either in significance listed on or eligible for inclusion tion 101917(c)(2) of title 54, United States cash or services and the Service determines on the National Register of Historic Places, Code, franchise fees credited to a sub-ac- the cooperator is capable of meeting accept- to be made without imposing the usage or di- count shall be available for expenditure by ed quality standards: Provided further, That rect grant restrictions of section 101(e)(3) (54 the Secretary, without further appropria- the Service may accept donated aircraft as U.S.C. 302904) of the National Historical tion, for use at any unit within the National replacements for existing aircraft: Provided Preservation Act: Provided further, That such Park System to extinguish or reduce liabil- further, That notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 3302, competitive grants shall be made without ity for Possessory Interest or leasehold sur- all fees collected for non-toxic shot review imposing the matching requirements in sec- render interest. Such funds may only be used and approval shall be deposited under the tion 302902(b)(3) of title 54, United States for this purpose to the extent that the bene- heading ‘‘United States Fish and Wildlife Code, to States and Indian tribes as defined fitting unit anticipated franchise fee receipts Service—Resource Management’’ and shall in chapter 3003 of such title, Native Hawaiian over the term of the contract at that unit be available to the Secretary, without fur- organizations, local governments, including exceed the amount of funds used to extin- ther appropriation, to be used for expenses of Certified Local Governments, and non-profit guish or reduce liability. Franchise fees at processing of such non-toxic shot type or organizations. coating applications and revising regulations the benefitting unit shall be credited to the CONSTRUCTION as necessary, and shall remain available sub-account of the originating unit over a until expended. For construction, improvements, repair, or period not to exceed the term of a single con- replacement of physical facilities, and com- tract at the benefitting unit, in the amount NATIONAL PARK SERVICE pliance and planning for programs and areas of funds so expended to extinguish or reduce OPERATION OF THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM administered by the National Park Service, liability. For expenses necessary for the manage- $392,185,000, to remain available until ex- For the costs of administration of the ment, operation, and maintenance of areas pended: Provided, That notwithstanding any Land and Water Conservation Fund grants and facilities administered by the National other provision of law, for any project ini- authorized by section 105(a)(2)(B) of the Gulf Park Service and for the general administra- tially funded in fiscal year 2020 with a future of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (Pub- tion of the National Park Service, phase indicated in the National Park Service lic Law 109–432), the National Park Service $2,564,597,000, of which $10,032,000 shall be for 5-Year Line Item Construction Plan, a single may retain up to 3 percent of the amounts planning and interagency coordination in procurement may be issued which includes which are authorized to be disbursed under support of Everglades restoration and the full scope of the project: Provided further, such section, such retained amounts to re- $135,980,000 shall be for maintenance, repair, That the solicitation and contract shall con- main available until expended.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.028 S22OCPT1 S6006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 National Park Service funds may be trans- way and agreements for use for oil and gas, cluding the review of applications for per- ferred to the Federal Highway Administra- other minerals, energy, and marine-related mits to drill. tion (FHWA), Department of Transportation, purposes on the Outer Continental Shelf and OIL SPILL RESEARCH for purposes authorized under 23 U.S.C. 204. approving operations related thereto, as au- For necessary expenses to carry out title I, Transfers may include a reasonable amount thorized by law; for environmental studies, section 1016, title IV, sections 4202 and 4303, for FHWA administrative support costs. as authorized by law; for implementing other title VII, and title VIII, section 8201 of the UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY laws and to the extent provided by Presi- Oil Pollution Act of 1990, $14,899,000, which dential or Secretarial delegation; and for SURVEYS, INVESTIGATIONS, AND RESEARCH shall be derived from the Oil Spill Liability matching grants or cooperative agreements, For expenses necessary for the United Trust Fund, to remain available until ex- $193,426,000, of which $133,426,000 is to remain States Geological Survey to perform sur- pended. available until September 30, 2021, and of veys, investigations, and research covering OFFICE OF SURFACE MINING RECLAMATION AND which $60,000,000 is to remain available until topography, geology, hydrology, biology, and ENFORCEMENT expended: Provided, That this total appro- the mineral and water resources of the priation shall be reduced by amounts col- REGULATION AND TECHNOLOGY United States, its territories and posses- lected by the Secretary and credited to this For necessary expenses to carry out the sions, and other areas as authorized by 43 appropriation from additions to receipts re- provisions of the Surface Mining Control and U.S.C. 31, 1332, and 1340; classify lands as to sulting from increases to lease rental rates Reclamation Act of 1977, Public Law 95–87, their mineral and water resources; give engi- in effect on August 5, 1993, and from cost re- $117,768,000, to remain available until Sep- neering supervision to power permittees and covery fees from activities conducted by the tember 30, 2021: Provided, That appropria- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission li- Bureau of Ocean Energy Management pursu- tions for the Office of Surface Mining Rec- censees; administer the minerals exploration ant to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands lamation and Enforcement may provide for program (30 U.S.C. 641); conduct inquiries Act, including studies, assessments, anal- the travel and per diem expenses of State into the economic conditions affecting min- ysis, and miscellaneous administrative ac- and tribal personnel attending Office of Sur- ing and materials processing industries (30 tivities: Provided further, That the sum here- face Mining Reclamation and Enforcement U.S.C. 3, 21a, and 1603; 50 U.S.C. 98g(1)) and in appropriated shall be reduced as such col- sponsored training. related purposes as authorized by law; and to In addition, for costs to review, admin- lections are received during the fiscal year, publish and disseminate data relative to the ister, and enforce permits issued by the Of- so as to result in a final fiscal year 2020 ap- foregoing activities; $1,209,601,000, to remain fice pursuant to section 507 of Public Law 95– propriation estimated at not more than available until September 30, 2021; of which 87 (30 U.S.C. 1257), $40,000, to remain avail- $133,426,000: Provided further, That not to ex- $79,337,000 shall remain available until ex- able until expended: Provided, That fees as- ceed $3,000 shall be available for reasonable pended for satellite operations; and of which sessed and collected by the Office pursuant expenses related to promoting volunteer $71,164,000 shall be available until expended to such section 507 shall be credited to this beach and marine cleanup activities. for deferred maintenance and capital im- account as discretionary offsetting collec- provement projects that exceed $100,000 in BUREAU OF SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL tions, to remain available until expended: cost: Provided, That none of the funds pro- ENFORCEMENT Provided further, That the sum herein appro- vided for the ecosystem research activity OFFSHORE SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL priated from the general fund shall be re- shall be used to conduct new surveys on pri- ENFORCEMENT duced as collections are received during the vate property, unless specifically authorized For expenses necessary for the regulation fiscal year, so as to result in a fiscal year in writing by the property owner: Provided of operations related to leases, easements, 2020 appropriation estimated at not more further, That no part of this appropriation rights-of-way and agreements for use for oil than $117,678,000. shall be used to pay more than one-half the and gas, other minerals, energy, and marine- ABANDONED MINE RECLAMATION FUND cost of topographic mapping or water re- related purposes on the Outer Continental For necessary expenses to carry out title sources data collection and investigations Shelf, as authorized by law; for enforcing and IV of the Surface Mining Control and Rec- carried on in cooperation with States and implementing laws and regulations as au- lamation Act of 1977, Public Law 95–87, municipalities. thorized by law and to the extent provided $24,713,000, to be derived from receipts of the ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS by Presidential or Secretarial delegation; Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund and to From within the amount appropriated for and for matching grants or cooperative remain available until expended: Provided, activities of the United States Geological agreements, $146,341,000, of which $120,341,000 That pursuant to Public Law 97–365, the De- Survey such sums as are necessary shall be is to remain available until September 30, partment of the Interior is authorized to use available for contracting for the furnishing 2021, and of which $26,000,000 is to remain up to 20 percent from the recovery of the de- of topographic maps and for the making of available until expended: Provided, That this linquent debt owed to the United States Gov- geophysical or other specialized surveys total appropriation shall be reduced by ernment to pay for contracts to collect these when it is administratively determined that amounts collected by the Secretary and debts: Provided further, That funds made such procedures are in the public interest; credited to this appropriation from additions available under title IV of Public Law 95–87 construction and maintenance of necessary to receipts resulting from increases to lease may be used for any required non-Federal buildings and appurtenant facilities; acquisi- rental rates in effect on August 5, 1993, and share of the cost of projects funded by the tion of lands for gauging stations, observa- from cost recovery fees from activities con- Federal Government for the purpose of envi- tion wells, and seismic equipment; expenses ducted by the Bureau of Safety and Environ- ronmental restoration related to treatment of the United States National Committee for mental Enforcement pursuant to the Outer or abatement of acid mine drainage from Geological Sciences; and payment of com- Continental Shelf Lands Act, including stud- abandoned mines: Provided further, That such pensation and expenses of persons employed ies, assessments, analysis, and miscellaneous projects must be consistent with the pur- by the Survey duly appointed to represent administrative activities: Provided further, poses and priorities of the Surface Mining the United States in the negotiation and ad- That the sum herein appropriated shall be Control and Reclamation Act: Provided fur- ministration of interstate compacts: Pro- reduced as such collections are received dur- ther, That amounts provided under this head- vided, That activities funded by appropria- ing the fiscal year, so as to result in a final ing may be used for the travel and per diem tions herein made may be accomplished fiscal year 2020 appropriation estimated at expenses of State and tribal personnel at- through the use of contracts, grants, or coop- not more than $120,341,000. tending Office of Surface Mining Reclama- For an additional amount, $41,000,000, to erative agreements as defined in section 6302 tion and Enforcement sponsored training. remain available until expended, to be re- In addition, $115,000,000, to remain avail- of title 31, United States Code: Provided fur- duced by amounts collected by the Secretary able until expended, for grants to States and ther, That the United States Geological Sur- and credited to this appropriation, which federally recognized Indian Tribes for rec- vey may enter into contracts or cooperative shall be derived from non-refundable inspec- lamation of abandoned mine lands and other agreements directly with individuals or indi- tion fees collected in fiscal year 2020, as pro- related activities in accordance with the rectly with institutions or nonprofit organi- vided in this Act: Provided, That to the ex- terms and conditions described in the report zations, without regard to 41 U.S.C. 6101, for tent that amounts realized from such inspec- accompanying this Act: Provided, That such the temporary or intermittent services of tion fees exceed $41,000,000, the amounts real- additional amount shall be used for eco- students or recent graduates, who shall be ized in excess of $41,000,000 shall be credited nomic and community development in con- considered employees for the purpose of to this appropriation and remain available junction with the priorities in section 403(a) chapters 57 and 81 of title 5, United States until expended: Provided further, That for fis- of the Surface Mining Control and Reclama- Code, relating to compensation for travel cal year 2020, not less than 50 percent of the tion Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1233(a)): Provided and work injuries, and chapter 171 of title 28, inspection fees expended by the Bureau of further, That of such additional amount, United States Code, relating to tort claims, Safety and Environmental Enforcement will $75,000,000 shall be distributed in equal but shall not be considered to be Federal em- be used to fund personnel and mission-re- amounts to the 3 Appalachian States with ployees for any other purposes. lated costs to expand capacity and expedite the greatest amount of unfunded needs to BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT the orderly development, subject to environ- meet the priorities described in paragraphs OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT mental safeguards, of the Outer Continental (1) and (2) of such section, $30,000,000 shall be For expenses necessary for granting and Shelf pursuant to the Outer Continental distributed in equal amounts to the 3 Appa- administering leases, easements, rights-of- Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq.), in- lachian States with the subsequent greatest

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amount of unfunded needs to meet such pri- CONSTRUCTION available until September 30, 2021, except as orities, and $10,000,000 shall be for grants to (INCLUDING TRANSFER AND RESCISSION OF otherwise provided herein: Provided, That federally recognized Indian Tribes without FUNDS) Federally recognized Indian tribes and tribal regard to their status as certified or organizations of Federally recognized Indian For construction, repair, improvement, uncertified under the Surface Mining Con- tribes may use their tribal priority alloca- and maintenance of irrigation and power sys- trol and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. tions for unmet welfare assistance costs: Pro- tems, buildings, utilities, and other facili- 1233(a)), for reclamation of abandoned mine vided further, That not to exceed $685,223,000 ties, including architectural and engineering lands and other related activities in accord- for school operations costs of Bureau-funded services by contract; acquisition of lands, ance with the terms and conditions described schools and other education programs shall and interests in lands; and preparation of in the report accompanying this Act and become available on July 1, 2020, and shall lands for farming, and for construction of shall be used for economic and community remain available until September 30, 2021: the Navajo Indian Irrigation Project pursu- development in conjunction with the prior- Provided further, That notwithstanding any ant to Public Law 87–483; $128,723,000, to re- ities in section 403(a) of the Surface Mining other provision of law, including but not lim- main available until expended: Provided, Control and Reclamation Act of 1977: Pro- ited to the Indian Self–Determination Act of That such amounts as may be available for vided further, That such additional amount 1975 (25 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) and section 1128 of the construction of the Navajo Indian Irriga- shall be allocated to States and Indian the Education Amendments of 1978 (25 tion Project may be transferred to the Bu- Tribes within 60 days after the date of enact- U.S.C.), not to exceed $83,407,000 within and reau of Reclamation: Provided further, That ment of this Act. only from such amounts made available for any funds provided for the Safety of Dams school operations shall be available for ad- INDIAN AFFAIRS program pursuant to the Act of November 2, ministrative cost grants associated with 1921 (25 U.S.C. 13), shall be made available on BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS grants approved prior to July 1, 2020: Pro- a nonreimbursable basis: Provided further, vided further, That in order to enhance safety OPERATION OF INDIAN PROGRAMS That in order to ensure timely completion of of Bureau field employees, the Bureau may construction projects, the Secretary may as- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) use funds to purchase uniforms or other sume control of a project and all funds re- identifying articles of clothing for personnel. For expenses necessary for the operation of lated to the project, if, within 18 months of EDUCATION CONSTRUCTION Indian programs, as authorized by law, in- the date of enactment of this Act, any Public For construction, repair, improvements, cluding the Snyder Act of November 2, 1921 Law 93–638 contractor receiving funds appro- and maintenance of buildings, utilities and (25 U.S.C. 13), the Indian Self-Determination priated in this Act or in any prior Act, has other facilities necessary for the operation and Education Assistance Act of 1975 (25 not completed the planning and design phase of Indian education programs, including ar- U.S.C. 5301 et seq.), $1,533,461,000, to remain of the project and commenced construction: chitectural and engineering services by con- available until September 30, 2021, except as Provided further, That this appropriation tract; acquisition of lands, and interests in otherwise provided herein; of which not to may be reimbursed from the Office of the lands: $238,250,000, to remain available until exceed $8,500 may be for official reception Special Trustee for American Indians appro- expended; Provided, That in order to ensure and representation expenses; of which not to priation for the appropriate share of con- exceed $74,734,000 shall be for welfare assist- timely completion of construction projects, struction costs for space expansion needed in the Secretary may assume control of a ance payments: Provided, That in cases of agency offices to meet trust reform imple- project and all funds related to the project, designated Federal disasters, the Secretary mentation: Provided further, That of the if, within 18 months of the date of enactment may exceed such cap, for welfare payments funds made available under this heading, of this Act, any Public Law 100–297 (25 U.S.C. from the amounts provided herein, to pro- $10,000,000 shall be derived from the Indian 2501 et seq.) grantee or Public Law 93–638 (25 vide for disaster relief to Indian commu- Irrigation Fund established by section 3211 of U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) contractor receiving nities affected by the disaster: Provided fur- the WIIN Act (Public Law 114–322; 130 Stat. funds appropriated in this Act or in any ther, That federally recognized Indian tribes 1749). prior Act, has not completed the planning and tribal organizations of federally recog- Of the unobligated balances made available and design phase of the project and com- nized Indian tribes may use their tribal pri- for the ‘‘Construction, Resources Manage- menced construction. ority allocations for unmet welfare assist- ment’’ account, $2,000,000 is permanently re- ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS ance costs: Provided further, That not to ex- scinded: Provided, That no amounts may be ceed $57,424,000 shall remain available until rescinded from amounts that were des- The Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Bu- expended for housing improvement, road ignated by the Congress as an emergency re- reau of Indian Education may carry out the maintenance, attorney fees, litigation sup- quirement pursuant to the Concurrent Reso- operation of Indian programs by direct ex- port, land records improvement, and the lution on the Budget or the Balanced Budget penditure, contracts, cooperative agree- Navajo-Hopi Settlement Program: Provided and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. ments, compacts, and grants, either directly further, That any forestry funds allocated to or in cooperation with States and other or- INDIAN LAND AND WATER CLAIM SETTLEMENTS ganizations. a federally recognized tribe which remain AND MISCELLANEOUS PAYMENTS TO INDIANS unobligated as of September 30, 2021, may be Notwithstanding Public Law 87–279 (25 For payments and necessary administra- U.S.C. 15), the Bureau of Indian Affairs may transferred during fiscal year 2022 to an In- tive expenses for implementation of Indian contract for services in support of the man- dian forest land assistance account estab- land and water claim settlements pursuant agement, operation, and maintenance of the lished for the benefit of the holder of the to Public Laws 99–264, 100–580, 101–618, 111–11, Power Division of the San Carlos Irrigation funds within the holder’s trust fund account: 111–291, and 114–322, and for implementation Project. Provided further, That any such unobligated of other land and water rights settlements, Notwithstanding any other provision of balances not so transferred shall expire on $45,644,000, to remain available until ex- law, no funds available to the Bureau of In- September 30, 2022: Provided further, That in pended. dian Affairs or the Bureau of Indian Edu- order to enhance the safety of Bureau field cation for central office oversight, Education INDIAN GUARANTEED LOAN PROGRAM ACCOUNT employees, the Bureau may use funds to pur- Management, and Executive Direction and chase uniforms or other identifying articles For the cost of guaranteed loans and in- Administrative Services (except executive of clothing for personnel: Provided further, sured loans, $10,779,000, of which $1,455,000 is direction and administrative services fund- That the Bureau of Indian Affairs may ac- for administrative expenses, as authorized by ing for Tribal Priority Allocations, regional cept transfers of funds from U.S. Customs the Indian Financing Act of 1974: Provided, offices, and facilities operations and mainte- and Border Protection to supplement any That such costs, including the cost of modi- nance) shall be available for contracts, other funding available for reconstruction or fying such loans, shall be as defined in sec- grants, compacts, or cooperative agreements repair of roads owned by the Bureau of In- tion 502 of the Congressional Budget Act of with the Bureau of Indian Affairs or the Bu- dian Affairs as identified on the National 1974: Provided further, That these funds are reau of Indian Education under the provi- Tribal Transportation Facility Inventory, 23 available to subsidize total loan principal, sions of the Indian Self-Determination Act U.S.C. 202(b)(1). any part of which is to be guaranteed or in- or the Tribal Self-Governance Act as amend- sured, not to exceed $174,616,164. CONTRACT SUPPORT COSTS ed. BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION In the event any tribe returns appropria- For payments to tribes and tribal organi- OPERATION OF INDIAN EDUCATION PROGRAMS tions made available by this Act to the Bu- zations for contract support costs associated reau of Indian Affairs or the Bureau of In- with Indian Self-Determination and Edu- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) dian Education, this action shall not dimin- cation Assistance Act agreements with the For expenses necessary for the operation of ish the Federal Government’s trust responsi- Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Bureau of Indian education programs, as authorized by bility to that tribe, or the government-to- Indian Education for fiscal year 2020, such law, including the Snyder Act of November 2, government relationship between the United sums as may be necessary, which shall be 1921 (25 U.S.C. 13), the Indian Self-Deter- States and that tribe, or that tribe’s ability available for obligation through September mination and Education Assistance Act of to access future appropriations. 30, 2021: Provided, That notwithstanding any 1975 (25 U.S.C.5301 et seq.), the Education Notwithstanding any other provision of other provision of law, no amounts made Amendments of 1978 (25 U.S.C. 2001–2019), and law, no funds available to the Bureau of In- available under this heading shall be avail- the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988 dian Education, other than the amounts pro- able for transfer to another budget account. (25 U.S.C. 2501 et seq.), $905,841,000, to remain vided herein for assistance to public schools

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.028 S22OCPT1 S6008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 under 25 U.S.C. 452 et seq., shall be available such assets that are not owned by the Bu- general technical assistance, maintenance to support the operation of any elementary reau: Provided further, That the term ‘‘sat- assistance, disaster assistance, coral reef ini- or secondary school in the State of Alaska. ellite school’’ means a school location phys- tiative activities, and brown tree snake con- No funds available to the Bureau of Indian ically separated from the existing Bureau trol and research; grants to the judiciary in Education shall be used to support expanded school by more than 50 miles but that forms American Samoa for compensation and ex- grades for any school or dormitory beyond part of the existing school in all other re- penses, as authorized by law (48 U.S.C. the grade structure in place or approved by spects. 1661(c)); grants to the Government of Amer- the Secretary of the Interior at each school Funds made available within Operation of ican Samoa, in addition to current local rev- in the Bureau of Indian Education school Indian Programs, Operation of Indian Edu- enues, for construction and support of gov- system as of October 1, 1995, except that the cation Programs, Construction, and Edu- ernmental functions; grants to the Govern- Secretary of the Interior may waive this pro- cation Construction may be used to execute ment of the Virgin Islands, as authorized by hibition to support expansion of up to one requested adjustments in tribal priority allo- law; grants to the Government of Guam, as additional grade when the Secretary deter- cations. authorized by law; and grants to the Govern- mines such waiver is needed to support ac- DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES ment of the Northern Mariana Islands , as complishment of the mission of the Bureau authorized by law (Public Law 94–241; 90 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY of Indian Education, or more than one grade Stat. 272); and (2) $9,491,000 shall be available to expand the elementary grade structure for DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS until September 30, 2021, for salaries and ex- the Bureau-funded schools with a K–2 grade (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) penses of the Office of Insular Affairs: Pro- structure on October 1, 1996. Appropriations For necessary expenses for management of vided, That all financial transactions of the made available in this or any prior Act for the Department of the Interior and for territorial and local governments herein pro- schools funded by the Bureau shall be avail- grants and cooperative agreements, as au- vided for, including such transactions of all able, in accordance with the Bureau’s fund- thorized by law, $136,244,000, to remain avail- agencies or instrumentalities established or ing formula, only to the schools in the Bu- able until September 30, 2021; of which not to used by such governments, may be audited reau school system as of September 1, 1996, exceed $15,000 may be for official reception by the Government Accountability Office, at and to any school or school program that and representation expenses; and of which up its discretion, in accordance with chapter 35 was reinstated in fiscal year 2012. Funds to $1,000,000 shall be available for workers of title 31, United States Code: Provided fur- made available under this Act may not be compensation payments and unemployment ther, That Northern Mariana Islands Cov- used to establish a charter school at a Bu- compensation payments associated with the enant grant funding shall be provided ac- reau-funded school (as that term is defined orderly closure of the United States Bureau cording to those terms of the Agreement of in section 1141 of the Education Amendments of Mines; and of which $9,000,000 for the Ap- the Special Representatives on Future of 1978 (25 U.S.C. 2021)), except that a charter United States Financial Assistance for the school that is in existence on the date of the praisal and Valuation Service Office is to be Northern Mariana Islands approved by Pub- enactment of this Act and that has operated derived from the Land and Water Conserva- lic Law 104–134: Provided further, That the at a Bureau-funded school before September tion Fund and shall remain available until funds for the program of operations and 1, 1999, may continue to operate during that expended; and of which $11,061,000 for Indian maintenance improvement are appropriated period, but only if the charter school pays to land, mineral, and resource valuation activi- to institutionalize routine operations and the Bureau a pro rata share of funds to reim- ties shall remain available until expended: maintenance improvement of capital infra- burse the Bureau for the use of the real and Provided, That funds for Indian land, min- structure with territorial participation and personal property (including buses and vans), eral, and resource valuation activities may, cost sharing to be determined by the Sec- the funds of the charter school are kept sepa- as needed, be transferred to and merged with retary based on the grantee’s commitment rate and apart from Bureau funds, and the the Bureau of Indian Affairs ‘‘Operation of to timely maintenance of its capital assets: Bureau does not assume any obligation for Indian Programs’’ account, and the Bureau Provided further, That any appropriation for charter school programs of the State in of Indian Education ‘‘Operation of Indian disaster assistance under this heading in this which the school is located if the charter Education Programs’’ account and the Office Act or previous appropriations Acts may be school loses such funding. Employees of Bu- of the Special Trustee for American Indians used as non–Federal matching funds for the reau-funded schools sharing a campus with a ‘‘Federal Trust Programs’’ account: Provided purpose of hazard mitigation grants provided charter school and performing functions re- further, That funds made available through pursuant to section 404 of the Robert T. Staf- lated to the charter school’s operation and contracts or grants obligated during fiscal ford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assist- employees of a charter school shall not be year 2019, as authorized by the Indian Self- ance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170c). treated as Federal employees for purposes of Determination Act of 1975 (25 U.S.C. 5301 et chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code. seq.), shall remain available until expended COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION Notwithstanding any other provision of by the contractor or grantee. For grants and necessary expenses, law, including section 113 of title I of appen- ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS $8,463,000, to remain available until ex- dix C of Public Law 106–113, if in fiscal year For fiscal year 2020, up to $400,000 of the pended, as provided for in sections 221(a)(2) 2003 or 2004 a grantee received indirect and payments authorized by chapter 69 of title and 233 of the Compact of Free Association administrative costs pursuant to a distribu- 31, United States Code, may be retained for for the Republic of Palau; and section tion formula based on section 5(f) of Public administrative expenses of the Payments in 221(a)(2) of the Compacts of Free Association Law 101–301, the Secretary shall continue to Lieu of Taxes Program: Provided, That the for the Government of the Republic of the distribute indirect and administrative cost amounts provided under this Act specifically Marshall Islands and the Federated States of funds to such grantee using the section 5(f) for the Payments in Lieu of Taxes program Micronesia, as authorized by Public Law 99– distribution formula. are the only amounts available for payments 658 and Public Law 108–188: Provided, That of Funds available under this Act may not be authorized under chapter 69 of title 31, the funds appropriated under this heading, used to establish satellite locations of United States Code: Provided further, That in $5,000,000 is for deposit into the Compact schools in the Bureau school system as of the event the sums appropriated for any fis- Trust Fund of the Republic of the Marshall September 1, 1996, except that the Secretary cal year for payments pursuant to this chap- Islands as compensation authorized by Pub- may waive this prohibition in order for an ter are insufficient to make the full pay- lic Law 108–188 for adverse financial and eco- Indian tribe to provide language and cultural ments authorized by that chapter to all nomic impacts. immersion educational programs for non- units of local government, then the payment ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS public schools located within the jurisdic- to each local government shall be made pro- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) tional area of the tribal government which portionally: Provided further, That the Sec- exclusively serve tribal members, do not in- retary may make adjustments to payment to At the request of the Governor of Guam, clude grades beyond those currently served individual units of local government to cor- the Secretary may transfer discretionary at the existing Bureau-funded school, pro- rect for prior overpayments or underpay- funds or mandatory funds provided under vide an educational environment with educa- ments: Provided further, That no payment section 104(e) of Public Law 108–188 and Pub- tor presence and academic facilities com- shall be made pursuant to that chapter to lic Law 104–134, that are allocated for Guam, parable to the Bureau-funded school, comply otherwise eligible units of local government to the Secretary of Agriculture for the sub- with all applicable Tribal, Federal, or State if the computed amount of the payment is sidy cost of direct or guaranteed loans, plus health and safety standards, and the Ameri- less than $100. not to exceed three percent of the amount of cans with Disabilities Act, and demonstrate the subsidy transferred for the cost of loan INSULAR AFFAIRS the benefits of establishing operations at a administration, for the purposes authorized satellite location in lieu of incurring ex- ASSISTANCE TO TERRITORIES by the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 and traordinary costs, such as for transportation For expenses necessary for assistance to section 306(a)(1) of the Consolidated Farm or other impacts to students such as those territories under the jurisdiction of the De- and Rural Development Act for construction caused by busing students extended dis- partment of the Interior and other jurisdic- and repair projects in Guam, and such funds tances: Provided, That no funds available tions identified in section 104(e) of Public shall remain available until expended: Pro- under this Act may be used to fund oper- Law 108–188, $102,131,000, of which: (1) vided, That such costs, including the cost of ations, maintenance, rehabilitation, con- $92,640,000 shall remain available until ex- modifying such loans, shall be as defined in struction or other facilities-related costs for pended for territorial assistance, including section 502 of the Congressional Budget Act

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.028 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6009 of 1974: Provided further, That such loans or individual accounts, including any accrued vance payments for any such lease or for loan guarantees may be made without regard interest and income, and such funds shall re- construction activity associated with the to the population of the area, credit else- main available to the individual account lease: Provided further, That the Secretary of where requirements, and restrictions on the holders. the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture types of eligible entities under the Rural DEPARTMENT-WIDE PROGRAMS may authorize the transfer of funds appro- Electrification Act of 1936 and section WILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENT priated for wildland fire management, in an 306(a)(1) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural aggregate amount not to exceed $50,000,000, (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) Development Act: Provided further, That any between the Departments when such trans- For necessary expenses for fire prepared- funds transferred to the Secretary of Agri- fers would facilitate and expedite wildland ness, fire suppression operations, fire science culture shall be in addition to funds other- fire management programs and projects: Pro- and research, emergency rehabilitation, wise made available to make or guarantee vided further, That funds provided for wildfire fuels management activities, and rural fire loans under such authorities. suppression shall be available for support of assistance by the Department of the Inte- Federal emergency response actions: Pro- OFFICE OF THE SOLICITOR rior, $952,338,000, to remain available until vided further, That funds appropriated under SALARIES AND EXPENSES expended, of which not to exceed $18,427,000 this heading shall be available for assistance shall be for the renovation or construction of For necessary expenses of the Office of the to or through the Department of State in fire facilities: Provided, That such funds are Solicitor, $66,816,000. connection with forest and rangeland re- also available for repayment of advances to OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL other appropriation accounts from which search, technical information, and assist- SALARIES AND EXPENSES funds were previously transferred for such ance in foreign countries, and, with the con- For necessary expenses of the Office of In- purposes: Provided further, That of the funds currence of the Secretary of State, shall be spector General, $53,000,000. provided $194,000,000 is for fuels management available to support forestry, wildland fire activities: Provided further, That of the funds management, and related natural resource OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL TRUSTEE FOR activities outside the United States and its AMERICAN INDIANS provided $20,470,000 is for burned area reha- bilitation: Provided further, That persons territories and possessions, including tech- FEDERAL TRUST PROGRAMS hired pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 1469 may be fur- nical assistance, education and training, and (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) nished subsistence and lodging without cost cooperation with United States and inter- For the operation of trust programs for In- from funds available from this appropria- national organizations: Provided further, dians by direct expenditure, contracts, coop- tion: Provided further, That notwithstanding That of the funds provided under this head- erative agreements, compacts, and grants, 42 U.S.C. 1856d, sums received by a bureau or ing $383,657,000 is provided to meet the terms $111,540,000, to remain available until ex- office of the Department of the Interior for of section 251(b)(2)(F)(ii)(I) of the Balanced pended, of which not to exceed $19,016,000 fire protection rendered pursuant to 42 Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act from this or any other Act, may be available U.S.C. 1856 et seq., protection of United of 1985, as amended. for historical accounting: Provided, That States property, may be credited to the ap- In addition to the amounts provided under funds for trust management improvements propriation from which funds were expended this heading for wildfire suppression oper- and litigation support may, as needed, be to provide that protection, and are available ations, $300,000,000, to remain available until transferred to or merged with the Bureau of without fiscal year limitation: Provided fur- expended, is additional new budget authority Indian Affairs ‘‘Operation of Indian Pro- ther, That using the amounts designated as specified for purposes of section grams’’ account, the Bureau of Indian Edu- under this title of this Act, the Secretary of 251(b)(2)(F) of the Balanced Budget and cation, ‘‘Operation of Indian Education Pro- the Interior may enter into procurement Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985: Pro- grams’’ account, the Office of the Solicitor, contracts, grants, or cooperative agree- vided, That the Secretary of the Department ‘‘Salaries and Expenses’’ account, and the ments, for fuels management activities, and of the Interior may transfer such amounts to Office of the Secretary, ‘‘Departmental Oper- for training and monitoring associated with the Department of Agriculture for wildfire ations’’ account: Provided further, That funds such fuels management activities on Federal suppression operations. made available through contracts or grants land, or on adjacent non-Federal land for ac- CENTRAL HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FUND obligated during fiscal year 2020, as author- tivities that benefit resources on Federal For necessary expenses of the Department ized by the Indian Self-Determination Act of land: Provided further, That the costs of im- of the Interior and any of its component of- 1975 (25 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.), shall remain plementing any cooperative agreement be- fices and bureaus for the response action, in- available until expended by the contractor or tween the Federal Government and any non- cluding associated activities, performed pur- grantee: Provided further, That notwith- Federal entity may be shared, as mutually suant to the Comprehensive Environmental standing any other provision of law, the Sec- agreed on by the affected parties: Provided Response, Compensation, and Liability Act retary shall not be required to provide a further, That notwithstanding requirements (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.), $10,010,000, to remain quarterly statement of performance for any of the Competition in Contracting Act, the available until expended. Indian trust account that has not had activ- Secretary, for purposes of fuels management NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT ity for at least 15 months and has a balance activities, may obtain maximum practicable AND RESTORATION of $15 or less: Provided further, That the Sec- competition among: (1) local private, non- NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT FUND retary shall issue an annual account state- profit, or cooperative entities; (2) Youth Con- ment and maintain a record of any such ac- servation Corps crews, Public Lands Corps To conduct natural resource damage as- counts and shall permit the balance in each (Public Law 109–154), or related partnerships sessment, restoration activities, and onshore such account to be withdrawn upon the ex- with State, local, or nonprofit youth groups; oil spill preparedness by the Department of press written request of the account holder: (3) small or micro-businesses; or (4) other en- the Interior necessary to carry out the provi- Provided further, That not to exceed $50,000 is tities that will hire or train locally a signifi- sions of the Comprehensive Environmental available for the Secretary to make pay- cant percentage, defined as 50 percent or Response, Compensation, and Liability Act ments to correct administrative errors of ei- more, of the project workforce to complete (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.), the Federal Water ther disbursements from or deposits to Indi- such contracts: Provided further, That in im- Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), vidual Indian Money or Tribal accounts after plementing this section, the Secretary shall the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2701 et September 30, 2002: Provided further, That er- develop written guidance to field units to en- seq.), and 54 U.S.C. 100721 et seq., $7,767,000, roneous payments that are recovered shall sure accountability and consistent applica- to remain available until expended. be credited to and remain available in this tion of the authorities provided herein: Pro- WORKING CAPITAL FUND account for this purpose: Provided further, vided further, That funds appropriated under For the operation and maintenance of a de- That the Secretary shall not be required to this heading may be used to reimburse the partmental financial and business manage- reconcile Special Deposit Accounts with a United States Fish and Wildlife Service and ment system, information technology im- balance of less than $500 unless the Office of the National Marine Fisheries Service for provements of general benefit to the Depart- the Special Trustee receives proof of owner- the costs of carrying out their responsibil- ment, cybersecurity, and the consolidation ship from a Special Deposit Accounts claim- ities under the Endangered Species Act of of facilities and operations throughout the ant: Provided further, That notwithstanding 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) to consult and Department, $68,235,000, to remain available section 102 of the American Indian Trust conference, as required by section 7 of such until expended: Provided, That none of the Fund Management Reform Act of 1994 (Pub- Act, in connection with wildland fire man- funds appropriated in this Act or any other lic Law 103–412) or any other provision of agement activities: Provided further, That Act may be used to establish reserves in the law, the Secretary may aggregate the trust the Secretary of the Interior may use Working Capital Fund account other than accounts of individuals whose whereabouts wildland fire appropriations to enter into for accrued annual leave and depreciation of are unknown for a continuous period of at leases of real property with local govern- equipment without prior approval of the least five years and shall not be required to ments, at or below fair market value, to con- Committees on Appropriations of the House generate periodic statements of performance struct capitalized improvements for fire fa- of Representatives and the Senate: Provided for the individual accounts: Provided further, cilities on such leased properties, including further, That the Secretary may assess rea- That with respect to the eighth proviso, the but not limited to fire guard stations, re- sonable charges to State, local and tribal Secretary shall continue to maintain suffi- tardant stations, and other initial attack government employees for training services cient records to determine the balance of the and fire support facilities, and to make ad- provided by the National Indian Program

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.028 S22OCPT1 S6010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 Training Center, other than training related gency rehabilitation of burned-over lands funds, to alleviate tribal funding inequities to Public Law 93–638: Provided further, That under its jurisdiction; for emergency actions by transferring funds to address identified, the Secretary may lease or otherwise provide related to potential or actual earthquakes, unmet needs, dual enrollment, overlapping space and related facilities, equipment or floods, volcanoes, storms, or other unavoid- service areas or inaccurate distribution professional services of the National Indian able causes; for contingency planning subse- methodologies. No tribe shall receive a re- Program Training Center to State, local and quent to actual oil spills; for response and duction in Tribal Priority Allocation funds tribal government employees or persons or natural resource damage assessment activi- of more than 10 percent in fiscal year 2020. organizations engaged in cultural, edu- ties related to actual oil spills or releases of Under circumstances of dual enrollment, cational, or recreational activities (as de- hazardous substances into the environment; overlapping service areas or inaccurate dis- fined in section 3306(a) of title 40, United for the prevention, suppression, and control tribution methodologies, the 10 percent limi- States Code) at the prevailing rate for simi- of actual or potential grasshopper and Mor- tation does not apply. lar space, facilities, equipment, or services mon cricket outbreaks on lands under the ju- ELLIS, GOVERNORS, AND LIBERTY ISLANDS in the vicinity of the National Indian Pro- risdiction of the Secretary, pursuant to the SEC. 106. Notwithstanding any other provi- gram Training Center: Provided further, That authority in section 417(b) of Public Law 106– sion of law, the Secretary of the Interior is all funds received pursuant to the two pre- 224 (7 U.S.C. 7717(b)); for emergency reclama- authorized to acquire lands, waters, or inter- ceding provisos shall be credited to this ac- tion projects under section 410 of Public Law ests therein including the use of all or part count, shall be available until expended, and 95–87; and shall transfer, from any no year of any pier, dock, or landing within the shall be used by the Secretary for necessary funds available to the Office of Surface Min- State of New York and the State of New Jer- expenses of the National Indian Program ing Reclamation and Enforcement, such sey, for the purpose of operating and main- Training Center: Provided further, That the funds as may be necessary to permit assump- taining facilities in the support of transpor- Secretary may enter into grants and cooper- tion of regulatory authority in the event a tation and accommodation of visitors to ative agreements to support the Office of primacy State is not carrying out the regu- Ellis, Governors, and Liberty Islands, and of Natural Resource Revenue’s collection and latory provisions of the Surface Mining Act: other program and administrative activities, disbursement of royalties, fees, and other Provided, That appropriations made in this by donation or with appropriated funds, in- mineral revenue proceeds, as authorized by title for wildland fire operations shall be cluding franchise fees (and other monetary law. available for the payment of obligations in- consideration), or by exchange; and the Sec- ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION curred during the preceding fiscal year, and retary is authorized to negotiate and enter for reimbursement to other Federal agencies There is hereby authorized for acquisition into leases, subleases, concession contracts for destruction of vehicles, aircraft, or other from available resources within the Working or other agreements for the use of such fa- equipment in connection with their use for Capital Fund, aircraft which may be ob- cilities on such terms and conditions as the wildland fire operations, with such reim- tained by donation, purchase or through Secretary may determine reasonable. bursement to be credited to appropriations available excess surplus property: Provided, currently available at the time of receipt OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF INSPECTION FEES That existing aircraft being replaced may be thereof: Provided further, That for wildland SEC. 107. (a) In fiscal year 2020, the Sec- sold, with proceeds derived or trade-in value fire operations, no funds shall be made avail- retary shall collect a nonrefundable inspec- used to offset the purchase price for the re- able under this authority until the Secretary tion fee, which shall be deposited in the ‘‘Off- placement aircraft. determines that funds appropriated for shore Safety and Environmental Enforce- OFFICE OF NATURAL RESOURCES REVENUE ‘‘wildland fire suppression’’ shall be ex- ment’’ account, from the designated operator For necessary expenses for management of hausted within 30 days: Provided further, for facilities subject to inspection under 43 the collection and disbursement of royalties, That all funds used pursuant to this section U.S.C. 1348(c). fees, and other mineral revenue proceeds, must be replenished by a supplemental ap- (b) Annual fees shall be collected for facili- and for grants and cooperative agreements, propriation, which must be requested as ties that are above the waterline, excluding as authorized by law, $147,330,000, to remain promptly as possible: Provided further, That drilling rigs, and are in place at the start of available until September 30, 2021; of which such replenishment funds shall be used to re- the fiscal year. Fees for fiscal year 2020 shall $50,651,000 shall remain available until ex- imburse, on a pro rata basis, accounts from be: pended for the purpose of mineral revenue which emergency funds were transferred. (1) $10,500 for facilities with no wells, but management activities: Provided, That not- AUTHORIZED USE OF FUNDS with processing equipment or gathering withstanding any other provision of law, lines; SEC. 103. Appropriations made to the De- $15,000 shall be available for refunds of over- (2) $17,000 for facilities with 1 to 10 wells, partment of the Interior in this title shall be payments in connection with certain Indian with any combination of active or inactive available for services as authorized by sec- leases in which the Secretary concurred with wells; and tion 3109 of title 5, United States Code, when the claimed refund due, to pay amounts owed (3) $31,500 for facilities with more than 10 authorized by the Secretary, in total amount to Indian allottees or tribes, or to correct wells, with any combination of active or in- not to exceed $500,000; purchase and replace- prior unrecoverable erroneous payments. active wells. ment of motor vehicles, including specially (c) Fees for drilling rigs shall be assessed GENERAL PROVISIONS, DEPARTMENT OF THE equipped law enforcement vehicles; hire, INTERIOR for all inspections completed in fiscal year maintenance, and operation of aircraft; hire 2020. Fees for fiscal year 2020 shall be: (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) of passenger motor vehicles; purchase of re- (1) $30,500 per inspection for rigs operating EMERGENCY TRANSFER AUTHORITY—INTRA- prints; payment for telephone service in pri- in water depths of 500 feet or more; and BUREAU vate residences in the field, when authorized (2) $16,700 per inspection for rigs operating under regulations approved by the Secretary; SEC. 101. Appropriations made in this title in water depths of less than 500 feet. shall be available for expenditure or transfer and the payment of dues, when authorized by (d) The Secretary shall bill designated op- (within each bureau or office), with the ap- the Secretary, for library membership in so- erators under subsection (b) within 60 days, proval of the Secretary, for the emergency cieties or associations which issue publica- with payment required within 30 days of bill- reconstruction, replacement, or repair of air- tions to members only or at a price to mem- ing. The Secretary shall bill designated oper- craft, buildings, utilities, or other facilities bers lower than to subscribers who are not ators under subsection (c) within 30 days of or equipment damaged or destroyed by fire, members. the end of the month in which the inspection flood, storm, or other unavoidable causes: AUTHORIZED USE OF FUNDS, INDIAN TRUST occurred, with payment required within 30 Provided, That no funds shall be made avail- MANAGEMENT days of billing. able under this authority until funds specifi- SEC. 104. Appropriations made in this Act CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS FOR WILD HORSE cally made available to the Department of under the headings Bureau of Indian Affairs AND BURRO HOLDING FACILITIES the Interior for emergencies shall have been and Bureau of Indian Education, and Office SEC. 108. Notwithstanding any other provi- exhausted: Provided further, That all funds of the Special Trustee for American Indians sion of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior used pursuant to this section must be replen- and any unobligated balances from prior ap- may enter into multiyear cooperative agree- ished by a supplemental appropriation, propriations Acts made under the same head- ments with nonprofit organizations and which must be requested as promptly as pos- ings shall be available for expenditure or other appropriate entities, and may enter sible. transfer for Indian trust management and re- into multiyear contracts in accordance with EMERGENCY TRANSFER AUTHORITY— form activities. Total funding for historical the provisions of section 3903 of title 41, DEPARTMENT-WIDE accounting activities shall not exceed United States Code (except that the 5-year amounts specifically designated in this Act SEC. 102. The Secretary may authorize the term restriction in subsection (a) shall not expenditure or transfer of any no year appro- for such purpose. apply), for the long-term care and mainte- priation in this title, in addition to the REDISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS, BUREAU OF INDIAN nance of excess wild free roaming horses and amounts included in the budget programs of AFFAIRS burros by such organizations or entities on the several agencies, for the suppression or SEC. 105. Notwithstanding any other provi- private land. Such cooperative agreements emergency prevention of wildland fires on or sion of law, the Secretary of the Interior is and contracts may not exceed 10 years, sub- threatening lands under the jurisdiction of authorized to redistribute any Tribal Pri- ject to renewal at the discretion of the Sec- the Department of the Interior; for the emer- ority Allocation funds, including tribal base retary.

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MASS MARKING OF SALMONIDS OBLIGATION OF FUNDS Provided further, That the sum herein appro- SEC. 109. The United States Fish and Wild- SEC. 114. Amounts appropriated by this Act priated in this paragraph from the general life Service shall, in carrying out its respon- to the Department of the Interior shall be fund for fiscal year 2020 shall be reduced by sibilities to protect threatened and endan- available for obligation and expenditure not the amount of discretionary offsetting re- gered species of salmon, implement a system later than 60 days after the date of enact- ceipts received during fiscal year 2020, so as of mass marking of salmonid stocks, in- ment of this Act. to result in a final fiscal year 2020 appropria- tion from the general fund estimated at not tended for harvest, that are released from SAGE-GROUSE more than $0: Provided further, That to the federally operated or federally financed SEC. 115. None of the funds made available hatcheries including but not limited to fish extent that amounts realized from such re- by this or any other Act may be used by the ceipts exceed $5,000,000, those amount in ex- releases of coho, chinook, and steelhead spe- Secretary of the Interior to write or issue cies. Marked fish must have a visible mark cess of $5,000,000 shall be deposited in the pursuant to section 4 of the Endangered Spe- ‘‘TSCA Service Fee Fund’’ as discretionary that can be readily identified by commercial cies Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1533)— and recreational fishers. offsetting receipts in fiscal year 2020, shall be (1) a proposed rule for greater sage-grouse retained and used for necessary salaries and CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS WITH INDIAN (Centrocercus urophasianus); expenses in this account, and shall remain AFFAIRS (2) a proposed rule for the Columbia basin available until expended: Provided further, SEC. 110. Notwithstanding any other provi- distinct population segment of greater sage- That of the funds included in the first para- sion of law, during fiscal year 2020, in car- grouse. graph under this heading, the Chemical Risk rying out work involving cooperation with BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, REG- Review and Reduction program project shall State, local, and tribal governments or any ULATION AND ENFORCEMENT REORGANIZATION be allocated for this fiscal year, excluding political subdivision thereof, Indian Affairs SEC. 116. The Secretary of the Interior, in the amount of any fees appropriated, not less may record obligations against accounts re- order to implement a reorganization of the than the amount of appropriations for that ceivable from any such entities, except that Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regu- program project for fiscal year 2014. total obligations at the end of the fiscal year lation and Enforcement, may transfer funds HAZARDOUS WASTE ELECTRONIC MANIFEST shall not exceed total budgetary resources among and between the successor offices and SYSTEM FUND available at the end of the fiscal year. bureaus affected by the reorganization only For necessary expenses to carry out sec- HUMANE TRANSFER OF EXCESS ANIMALS in conformance with the reprogramming tion 3024 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 SEC. 111. Notwithstanding any other provi- guidelines described in the report accom- U.S.C. 6939g), including the development, op- sion of law, the Secretary of the Interior panying this Act. eration, maintenance, and upgrading of the may transfer excess wild horses or burros TITLE II hazardous waste electronic manifest system that have been removed from the public ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY established by such section, $8,000,000, to re- lands to other Federal, State, and local gov- main available until expended: Provided, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ernment agencies for use as work animals: That the sum herein appropriated from the Provided, That the Secretary may make any For science and technology, including re- general fund shall be reduced as offsetting such transfer immediately upon request of search and development activities, which collections under such section 3024 are re- such Federal, State, or local government shall include research and development ac- ceived during fiscal year 2020, which shall re- agency: Provided further, That any excess tivities under the Comprehensive Environ- main available until expended and be used animal transferred under this provision shall mental Response, Compensation, and Liabil- for necessary expenses in this appropriation, lose its status as a wild free-roaming horse ity Act of 1980; necessary expenses for per- so as to result in a final fiscal year 2020 ap- or burro as defined in the Wild Free-Roaming sonnel and related costs and travel expenses; propriation from the general fund estimated Horses and Burros Act: Provided further, That procurement of laboratory equipment and at not more than $0: Provided further, That to any Federal, State, or local government supplies; and other operating expenses in the extent such offsetting collections re- agency receiving excess wild horses or burros support of research and development, ceived in fiscal year 2020 exceed $8,000,000, as authorized in this section shall not: de- $713,259,000, to remain available until Sep- those excess amounts shall remain available stroy the horses or burros in a way that re- tember 30, 2021: Provided, That of the funds until expended and be used for necessary ex- sults in their destruction into commercial included under this heading, $6,000,000 shall penses in this appropriation. be for Research: National Priorities as speci- products; sell or otherwise transfer the OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL fied in the report accompanying this Act. horses or burros in a way that results in For necessary expenses of the Office of In- their destruction for processing into com- ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS AND MANAGEMENT spector General in carrying out the provi- mercial products; or euthanize the horses or For environmental programs and manage- sions of the Inspector General Act of 1978, burros except upon the recommendation of a ment, including necessary expenses, not oth- $41,489,000, to remain available until Sep- licensed veterinarian, in cases of severe in- erwise provided for, for personnel and related tember 30, 2021. jury, illness, or advanced age. costs and travel expenses; hire of passenger BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES motor vehicles; hire, maintenance, and oper- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR EXPERIENCED For construction, repair, improvement, ex- ation of aircraft; purchase of reprints; li- SERVICES PROGRAM tension, alteration, and purchase of fixed brary memberships in societies or associa- SEC. 112. (a) Notwithstanding any other equipment or facilities of, or for use by, the tions which issue publications to members provision of law relating to Federal grants Environmental Protection Agency, only or at a price to members lower than to and cooperative agreements, the Secretary $34,467,000, to remain available until ex- subscribers who are not members; adminis- of the Interior is authorized to make grants pended. trative costs of the brownfields program to, or enter into cooperative agreements under the Small Business Liability Relief HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SUPERFUND with, private nonprofit organizations des- and Brownfields Revitalization Act of 2002; (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) ignated by the Secretary of Labor under title implementation of a coal combustion resid- For necessary expenses to carry out the V of the Older Americans Act of 1965 to uti- ual permit program under section 2301 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, lize the talents of older Americans in pro- Water and Waste Act of 2016; and not to ex- Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 grams authorized by other provisions of law ceed $31,000 for official reception and rep- (CERCLA), including sections 111(c)(3), (c)(5), administered by the Secretary and con- resentation expenses, $2,623,582,000, to re- (c)(6), and (e)(4) (42 U.S.C. 9611) $1,167,783,000, sistent with such provisions of law. main available until September 30, 2021: Pro- to remain available until expended, con- (b) Prior to awarding any grant or agree- vided, That of the funds included under this sisting of such sums as are available in the ment under subsection (a), the Secretary heading, $17,700,000 shall be for Environ- Trust Fund on September 30, 2019, as author- shall ensure that the agreement would not— mental Protection: National Priorities as ized by section 517(a) of the Superfund (1) result in the displacement of individ- specified in the report accompanying this Amendments and Reauthorization Act of uals currently employed by the Department, Act: Provided further, That of the funds in- 1986 (SARA) and up to $1,167,783,000 as a pay- including partial displacement through re- cluded under this heading, $471,741,000 shall ment from general revenues to the Haz- duction of non-overtime hours, wages, or em- be for Geographic Programs specified in the ardous Substance Superfund for purposes as ployment benefits; report accompanying this Act. authorized by section 517(b) of SARA: Pro- (2) result in the use of an individual under In addition, $5,000,000 to remain available vided, That funds appropriated under this the Department of the Interior Experienced until expended, for necessary expenses of ac- heading may be allocated to other Federal Services Program for a job or function in a tivities described in section 26(b)(1) of the agencies in accordance with section 111(a) of case in which a Federal employee is in a lay- Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. CERCLA: Provided further, That of the funds off status from the same or substantially 2625(b)(1)): Provided, That fees collected pur- appropriated under this heading, $9,586,000 equivalent job within the Department; or suant to that section of that Act and depos- shall be paid to the ‘‘Office of Inspector Gen- (3) affect existing contracts for services. ited in the ‘‘TSCA Service Fee Fund’’ as dis- eral’’ appropriation to remain available until PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES (PILT) cretionary offsetting receipts in fiscal year September 30, 2021, and $17,775,000 shall be SEC. 113. Section 6906 of title 31, United 2020 shall be retained and used for necessary paid to the ‘‘Science and Technology’’ appro- States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘fiscal salaries and expenses in this appropriation priation to remain available until September year 2019’’ and inserting ‘‘fiscal year 2020’’. and shall remain available until expended: 30, 2021.

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LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK TRUST plans, design activities, or plans, specifica- ble recipient or to buy, refinance, or restruc- FUND PROGRAM tions, and estimates for any proposed project ture the debt obligations of eligible recipi- For necessary expenses to carry out leak- for the construction of treatment works; and ents only where such debt was incurred on or ing underground storage tank cleanup activi- (2) for the construction, repair, or replace- after the date of enactment of this Act, or ties authorized by subtitle I of the Solid ment of privately owned treatment works where such debt was incurred prior to the Waste Disposal Act, $91,941,000, to remain serving one or more principal residences or date of enactment of this Act if the State, available until expended, of which $66,572,000 small commercial establishments: Provided with concurrence from the Administrator, shall be for carrying out leaking under- further, That for fiscal year 2020, notwith- determines that such funds could be used to ground storage tank cleanup activities au- standing the provisions of such subsections help address a threat to public health from thorized by section 9003(h) of the Solid Waste (g)(1), (h), and (l) of section 201 and section heightened exposure to lead in drinking Disposal Act; $25,369,000 shall be for carrying 518(c) of the Federal Water Pollution Control water or if a Federal or State emergency out the other provisions of the Solid Waste Act, funds reserved by the Administrator for declaration has been issued due to a threat Disposal Act specified in section 9508(c) of grants under section 518(c) of the Federal to public health from heightened exposure to the Internal Revenue Code: Provided, That Water Pollution Control Act may also be lead in a municipal drinking water supply the Administrator is authorized to use ap- used to provide assistance: (1) solely for fa- before the date of enactment of this Act: Pro- propriations made available under this head- cility plans, design activities, or plans, spec- vided further, That in a State in which such ifications, and estimates for any proposed an emergency declaration has been issued, ing to implement section 9013 of the Solid project for the construction of treatment the State may use more than 20 percent of Waste Disposal Act to provide financial as- works; and (2) for the construction, repair, or the funds made available under this title to sistance to federally recognized Indian tribes replacement of privately owned treatment the State for Drinking Water State Revolv- for the development and implementation of works serving one or more principal resi- ing Fund capitalization grants to provide ad- programs to manage underground storage dences or small commercial establishments: ditional subsidy to eligible recipients; tanks. Provided further, That for fiscal year 2020, (2) $19,511,000 shall be for architectural, en- INLAND OIL SPILL PROGRAMS notwithstanding any provision of the Fed- gineering, planning, design, construction and For expenses necessary to carry out the eral Water Pollution Control Act and regula- related activities in connection with the Environmental Protection Agency’s respon- tions issued pursuant thereof, up to a total construction of high priority water and sibilities under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, of $2,000,000 of the funds reserved by the Ad- wastewater facilities in the area of the $18,290,000, to be derived from the Oil Spill ministrator for grants under section 518(c) of United States-Mexico Border, after consulta- Liability trust fund, to remain available such Act may also be used for grants for tion with the appropriate border commis- until expended. training, technical assistance, and edu- sion: Provided, That no funds provided by cational programs relating to the operation STATE AND TRIBAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS this appropriations Act to address the water, and management of the treatment works wastewater and other critical infrastructure For environmental programs and infra- specified in section 518(c) of such Act: Pro- needs of the colonias in the United States structure assistance, including capitaliza- vided further, That for fiscal year 2020, funds along the United States-Mexico border shall tion grants for State revolving funds and reserved under section 518(c) of such Act be made available to a county or municipal performance partnership grants, shall be available for grants only to Indian government unless that government has es- $4,247,028,000, to remain available until ex- tribes, as defined in section 518(h) of such tablished an enforceable local ordinance, or pended, of which— Act and former Indian reservations in Okla- other zoning rule, which prevents in that ju- (1) $1,638,826,000 shall be for making cap- homa (as determined by the Secretary of the risdiction the development or construction italization grants for the Clean Water State Interior) and Native Villages as defined in of any additional colonia areas, or the devel- Revolving Funds under title VI of the Fed- Public Law 92–203: Provided further, That for opment within an existing colonia the con- eral Water Pollution Control Act; and of fiscal year 2020, notwithstanding the limita- struction of any new home, business, or which $1,126,088,000 shall be for making cap- tion on amounts in section 518(c) of the Fed- other structure which lacks water, waste- italization grants for the Drinking Water eral Water Pollution Control Act, up to a water, or other necessary infrastructure; State Revolving Funds under section 1452 of total of 2 percent of the funds appropriated, (3) $29,186,000 shall be for grants to the the Safe Drinking Water Act: Provided, That or $30,000,000, whichever is greater, and not- State of Alaska to address drinking water for fiscal year 2020, to the extent there are withstanding the limitation on amounts in and wastewater infrastructure needs of rural sufficient eligible project applications and section 1452(i) of the Safe Drinking Water and Alaska Native Villages: Provided, That of projects are consistent with State Intended Act, up to a total of 2 percent of the funds these funds: (A) the State of Alaska shall Use Plans, not less than 10 percent of the appropriated, or $20,000,000, whichever is provide a match of 25 percent; (B) no more funds made available under this title to each greater, for State Revolving Funds under than 5 percent of the funds may be used for State for Clean Water State Revolving Fund such Acts may be reserved by the Adminis- administrative and overhead expenses; and capitalization grants shall be used by the trator for grants under section 518(c) and (C) the State of Alaska shall make awards State for projects to address green infra- section 1452(i) of such Acts: Provided further, consistent with the Statewide priority list structure, water or energy efficiency im- That for fiscal year 2020, notwithstanding established in conjunction with the Agency provements, or other environmentally inno- the amounts specified in section 205(c) of the and the U.S. Department of Agriculture for vative activities: Provided further, That for Federal Water Pollution Control Act, up to all water, sewer, waste disposal, and similar fiscal year 2020, funds made available under 1.5 percent of the aggregate funds appro- projects carried out by the State of Alaska this title to each State for Drinking Water priated for the Clean Water State Revolving that are funded under section 221 of the Fed- State Revolving Fund capitalization grants Fund program under the Act less any sums eral Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. may, at the discretion of each State, be used reserved under section 518(c) of the Act, may 1301) or the Consolidated Farm and Rural De- for projects to address green infrastructure, be reserved by the Administrator for grants velopment Act (7 U.S.C. 1921 et seq.) which water or energy efficiency improvements, or made under title II of the Federal Water Pol- shall allocate not less than 25 percent of the other environmentally innovative activities: lution Control Act for American Samoa, funds provided for projects in regional hub Provided further, That notwithstanding sec- Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern communities; tion 603(d)(7) of the Federal Water Pollution Marianas, and United States Virgin Islands: (4) $85,166,000 shall be to carry out section Control Act, the limitation on the amounts Provided further, That for fiscal year 2020, 104(k) of the Comprehensive Environmental in a State water pollution control revolving notwithstanding the limitations on amounts Response, Compensation, and Liability Act fund that may be used by a State to admin- specified in section 1452(j) of the Safe Drink- of 1980 (CERCLA), including grants, inter- ister the fund shall not apply to amounts in- ing Water Act, up to 1.5 percent of the funds agency agreements, and associated program cluded as principal in loans made by such appropriated for the Drinking Water State support costs: Provided, That at least 10 per- fund in fiscal year 2020 and prior years where Revolving Fund programs under the Safe cent shall be allocated for assistance in per- such amounts represent costs of admin- Drinking Water Act may be reserved by the sistent poverty counties: Provided further, istering the fund to the extent that such Administrator for grants made under section That for purposes of this section, the term amounts are or were deemed reasonable by 1452(j) of the Safe Drinking Water Act: Pro- ‘‘persistent poverty counties’’ means any the Administrator, accounted for separately vided further, That 10 percent of the funds county that has had 20 percent or more of its from other assets in the fund, and used for made available under this title to each State population living in poverty over the past 30 eligible purposes of the fund, including ad- for Clean Water State Revolving Fund cap- years, as measured by the 1990 and 2000 de- ministration: Provided further, That for fiscal italization grants and 20 percent of the funds cennial censuses and the most recent Small year 2020, notwithstanding the provisions of made available under this title to each State Area Income and Poverty Estimates; subsections (g)(1), (h), and (l) of section 201 of for Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (5) $85,166,000 shall be for grants under title the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, capitalization grants shall be used by the VII, subtitle G of the Energy Policy Act of grants made under title II of such Act for State to provide additional subsidy to eligi- 2005; American Samoa, Guam, the commonwealth ble recipients in the form of forgiveness of (6) $56,306,000 shall be for targeted airshed of the Northern Marianas, the United States principal, negative interest loans, or grants grants in accordance with the terms and con- Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia (or any combination of these), and shall be ditions in the report accompanying this Act; may also be made for the purpose of pro- so used by the State only where such funds (7) $4,000,000 shall be to carry out the water viding assistance: (1) solely for facility are provided as initial financing for an eligi- quality program authorized in section 5004(d)

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.028 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6013 of the Water Infrastructure Improvements loans, shall be as defined in section 502 of the age Tank Trust Fund Program Accounts, are for the Nation Act (Public Law 114–322); Congressional Budget Act of 1974: Provided available for the construction, alteration, re- (8) $25,816,000 shall be for grants for small further, That these funds are available to pair, rehabilitation, and renovation of facili- and disadvantaged communities authorized subsidize gross obligations for the principal ties, provided that the cost does not exceed in section 2104 of the Water Infrastructure amount of direct loans, including capitalized $150,000 per project. Improvements for the Nation Act (Public interest, and total loan principal, including For fiscal year 2020, and notwithstanding Law 114–322); capitalized interest, any part of which is to section 518(f) of the Federal Water Pollution (9) $19,511,000 shall be for grants for reduc- be guaranteed, not to exceed $13,500,000,000: Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1377(f)), the Adminis- ing lead in drinking water authorized in sec- Provided further, That of the funds made trator is authorized to use the amounts ap- tion 2105 of the Water Infrastructure Im- available under this heading, $5,000,000 shall propriated for any fiscal year under section provements for the Nation Act (Public Law be used solely for the cost of direct loans and 319 of the Act to make grants to Indian 114–322); for the cost of guaranteed loans for projects tribes pursuant to sections 319(h) and 518(e) (10) $2,000,000 shall be for grants under sec- described in section 5026(9) of the Water In- of that Act. tion 1459A(l) of the Safe Drinking Water Act frastructure Finance and Innovation Act of The Administrator is authorized to use the (42 U.S.C. 300j–19a(l)), as amended by section 2014 to State infrastructure financing au- amounts appropriated under the heading 2005 of the America’s Water Infrastructure thorities, as authorized by section 5033(e) of ‘‘Environmental Programs and Manage- Act of 2018 (Public Law 115–270); such Act. ment’’ for fiscal year 2020 to provide grants (11) $29,186,000 shall be for grants under sec- In addition, fees authorized to be collected to implement the Southeastern New England tion 1464(d) of the Safe Drinking Water Act pursuant to sections 5029 and 5030 of the Watershed Restoration Program. (42 U.S.C. 300j–24(d)), as amended by section Water Infrastructure Finance and Innova- Notwithstanding the limitations on 2107 of the Water Infrastructure Improve- tion Act of 2014 shall be deposited in this ac- amounts in section 320(i)(2)(B) of the Federal ments for the Nation Act (Public Law 114– count, to remain available until expended. Water Pollution Control Act, not less than 322) and section 2006(a) of the America’s In addition, for administrative expenses to $1,000,000 of the funds made available under Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (Public Law carry out the direct and guaranteed loan this title for the National Estuary Program 115–270); programs, notwithstanding section 5033 of shall be for making competitive awards de- (12) $5,000,000 shall be for grants under sec- the Water Infrastructure Finance and Inno- scribed in section 320(g)(4). tion 1465 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 vation Act of 2014, $8,000,000, to remain avail- TITLE III U.S.C. 300j–25), as added by section 2006(b) of able until September 30, 2021. RELATED AGENCIES the America’s Water Infrastructure Act of ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS— DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 2018 (Public Law 115–270); ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR (13) $13,000,000 shall be for grants under sec- (INCLUDING TRANSFERS) tion 104(b)(8) of the Federal Water Pollution NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT For fiscal year 2020, notwithstanding 31 Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1254(b)(8)), as added by For necessary expenses of the Office of the U.S.C. 6303(1) and 6305(1), the Administrator section 4103 of the America’s Water Infra- Under Secretary for Natural Resources and of the Environmental Protection Agency, in structure Act of 2018 (Public Law 115–270); Environment, $875,000: Provided, That funds carrying out the Agency’s function to imple- (14) $20,497,000 shall be for grants under sec- made available by this Act to any agency in ment directly Federal environmental pro- tion 221 of the Federal Water Pollution Con- the Natural Resources and Environment mis- grams required or authorized by law in the trol Act (33 U.S.C. 1301), as amended by sec- sion area for salaries and expenses are avail- absence of an acceptable tribal program, tion 4106 of the America’s Water Infrastruc- able to fund up to one administrative sup- may award cooperative agreements to feder- ture Act of 2018 (Public Law 115–270); port staff for the office. ally recognized Indian tribes or Intertribal (15) $1,000,000 shall be for grants authorized consortia, if authorized by their member FOREST SERVICE in section 4304 of the America’s Water Infra- tribes, to assist the Administrator in imple- FOREST SERVICE OPERATIONS structure Act of 2018 (Public Law 115–270); menting Federal environmental programs For necessary expenses of the Forest Serv- and for Indian tribes required or authorized by ice, not otherwise provided for, $953,750,000, (16) $1,086,769,000 shall be for grants, includ- law, except that no such cooperative agree- to remain available through September 30, ing associated program support costs, to ments may be awarded from funds des- 2023: (1) for the base salary and expenses of States, federally recognized tribes, inter- ignated for State financial assistance agree- permanent employees carrying out adminis- state agencies, tribal consortia, and air pol- ments. trative and general management support lution control agencies for multi-media or The Administrator of the Environmental functions, in an amount not to exceed single media pollution prevention, control Protection Agency is authorized to collect $257,050,000; (2) for the costs of facility main- and abatement and related activities, includ- and obligate pesticide registration service tenance, repairs, and leases for buildings and ing activities pursuant to the provisions set fees in accordance with section 33 of the Fed- sites where these support functions take forth under this heading in Public Law 104– eral Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide place; (3) for the costs of: (A) all utility and 134, and for making grants under section 103 Act, as amended by Public Law 116–8, the telecommunication expenses of the Forest of the Clean Air Act for particulate matter Pesticide Registration Improvement Exten- Service, and (B) business services; and (4) for monitoring and data collection activities sion Act of 2018. information technology including cyber se- subject to terms and conditions specified by Notwithstanding section 33(d)(2) of the curity requirements: Provided, That funds the Administrator, of which: $46,190,000 shall Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and provided under this heading may be used for be for carrying out section 128 of CERCLA; Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) (7 U.S.C. 136w– necessary administrative support function $9,332,000 shall be for Environmental Infor- 8(d)(2)), the Administrator of the Environ- expenses of the Forest Service not otherwise mation Exchange Network grants, including mental Protection Agency may assess fees provided for and necessary for its operation. associated program support costs; $1,449,000 under section 33 of FIFRA (7 U.S.C. 136w–8) FOREST AND RANGELAND RESEARCH shall be for grants to States under section for fiscal year 2020. For necessary expenses of forest and range- 2007(f)(2) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, The Administrator is authorized to trans- land research as authorized by law, which shall be in addition to funds appro- fer up to $301,000,000 of the funds appro- $257,640,000, to remain available through Sep- priated under the heading ‘‘Leaking Under- priated for the Great Lakes Restoration Ini- tember 30, 2023: Provided, That of the funds ground Storage Tank Trust Fund Program’’ tiative under the heading ‘‘Environmental provided, $14,810,000 is for the forest inven- to carry out the provisions of the Solid Programs and Management’’ to the head of tory and analysis program: Provided further, Waste Disposal Act specified in section any Federal department or agency, with the That all authorities for the use of funds, in- 9508(c) of the Internal Revenue Code other concurrence of such head, to carry out ac- cluding the use of contracts, grants, and co- than section 9003(h) of the Solid Waste Dis- tivities that would support the Great Lakes operative agreements, available to execute posal Act; $17,848,000 of the funds available Restoration Initiative and Great Lakes the Forest and Rangeland Research appro- for grants under section 106 of the Federal Water Quality Agreement programs, priation, are also available in the utilization Water Pollution Control Act shall be for projects, or activities; to enter into an inter- of these funds for Fire Science Research. State participation in national- and State- agency agreement with the head of such Fed- level statistical surveys of water resources eral department or agency to carry out these STATE AND PRIVATE FORESTRY and enhancements to State monitoring pro- activities; and to make grants to govern- For necessary expenses of cooperating with grams; $24,000,000 shall be for multipurpose mental entities, nonprofit organizations, in- and providing technical and financial assist- grants, including interagency agreements. stitutions, and individuals for planning, re- ance to States, territories, possessions, and WATER INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE AND search, monitoring, outreach, and implemen- others, and for forest health management, INNOVATION PROGRAM ACCOUNT tation in furtherance of the Great Lakes and conducting an international program as For the cost of direct loans and for the cost Restoration Initiative and the Great Lakes authorized, $317,964,000, to remain available of guaranteed loans, as authorized by the Water Quality Agreement. through September 30, 2023, as authorized by Water Infrastructure Finance and Innova- The Science and Technology, Environ- law; of which $63,990,000 is to be derived from tion Act of 2014, $65,000,000, to remain avail- mental Programs and Management, Office of the Land and Water Conservation Fund to be able until expended: Provided, That such Inspector General, Hazardous Substance used for the Forest Legacy Program, to re- costs, including the cost of modifying such Superfund, and Leaking Underground Stor- main available until expended.

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NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM ice, $73,741,000, to be derived from the Land funds appropriated in a previous fiscal year For necessary expenses of the Forest Serv- and Water Conservation Fund and to remain for hazardous fuels management may be ice, not otherwise provided for, for manage- available until expended. transferred to the ‘‘National Forest System’’ ment, protection, improvement, and utiliza- Of the unobligated balances from amounts account: Provided further, That such funds tion of the National Forest System, and for made available for Forest Service and de- shall be available to reimburse State and hazardous fuels management on or adjacent rived from the Land and Water Conservation other cooperating entities for services pro- to such lands, $1,857,280,000, to remain avail- Fund, $2,000,000 is hereby permanently re- vided in response to wildfire and other emer- able through September 30, 2023: Provided, scinded from projects with cost savings or gencies or disasters to the extent such reim- That of the funds provided, $40,000,000 shall failed projects or partially failed that had bursements by the Forest Service for non- be deposited in the Collaborative Forest funds returned: Provided, That no amounts fire emergencies are fully repaid by the re- Landscape Restoration Fund for ecological may be rescinded from amounts that were sponsible emergency management agency: restoration treatments as authorized by 16 designated by the Congress as an emergency Provided further, That funds provided shall be U.S.C. 7303(f): Provided further, That of the requirement pursuant to the Concurrent available for support to Federal emergency funds provided, $24,330,000 shall be for forest Resolution on the Budget or the Balanced response: Provided further, That the costs of products: Provided further, That of the funds Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act implementing any cooperative agreement be- provided, $149,990,000 shall be for hazardous of 1985. tween the Federal Government and any non- fuels management activities, of which not to ACQUISITION OF LANDS FOR NATIONAL FORESTS Federal entity may be shared, as mutually exceed $15,000,000 may be used to make SPECIAL ACTS agreed on by the affected parties: Provided further, That of the funds provided under this grants, using any authorities available to For acquisition of lands within the exte- heading,$1,011,000,000 shall be available for the Forest Service under the ‘‘State and Pri- rior boundaries of the Cache, Uinta, and wildfire suppression operations, and is pro- vate Forestry’’ appropriation, for the pur- Wasatch National Forests, Utah; the Toiyabe vided to the meet the terms of section pose of creating incentives for increased use National Forest, Nevada; and the Angeles, 251(b)(2)(F)(ii)(I) of the Balanced Budget and of biomass from National Forest System San Bernardino, Sequoia, and Cleveland Na- Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as lands: Provided further, That $20,000,000 may tional Forests, California; and the Ozark-St. amended. be used by the Secretary of Agriculture to Francis and Ouachita National Forests, Ar- enter into procurement contracts or coopera- In addition to the amounts provided under kansas; as authorized by law, $700,000, to be this heading for wildfire suppression oper- tive agreements or to issue grants for haz- derived from forest receipts. ardous fuels management activities, and for ations, $1,950,000,000, to remain available training or monitoring associated with such ACQUISITION OF LANDS TO COMPLETE LAND until expended, is additional new budget au- hazardous fuels management activities on EXCHANGES thority as specified for purposes of section Federal land, or on non-Federal land if the For acquisition of lands, such sums, to be 251(b)(2)(F) of the Balanced Budget and Secretary determines such activities benefit derived from funds deposited by State, coun- Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985: Pro- resources on Federal land: Provided further, ty, or municipal governments, public school vided, That the Secretary of Agriculture may That funds made available to implement the districts, or other public school authorities, transfer such amounts to the Department of Community Forestry Restoration Act, Pub- and for authorized expenditures from funds Interior for wildfire suppression operations. lic Law 106–393, title VI, shall be available deposited by non-Federal parties pursuant to ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS—FOREST SERVICE for use on non-Federal lands in accordance Land Sale and Exchange Acts, pursuant to (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) with authorities made available to the For- the Act of December 4, 1967 (16 U.S.C. 484a), Appropriations to the Forest Service for est Service under the ‘‘State and Private to remain available through September 30, the current fiscal year shall be available for: Forestry’’ appropriations: Provided further, 2023, (16 U.S.C. 516–617a, 555a; Public Law 96– (1) purchase of passenger motor vehicles; ac- That notwithstanding section 33 of the 586; Public Law 76–589, 76–591; and Public Law quisition of passenger motor vehicles from Bankhead Jones Farm Tenant Act (7 U.S.C. 78–310). excess sources, and hire of such vehicles; 1012), the Secretary of Agriculture, in calcu- RANGE BETTERMENT FUND purchase, lease, operation, maintenance, and lating a fee for grazing on a National Grass- For necessary expenses of range rehabilita- acquisition of aircraft to maintain the oper- land, may provide a credit of up to 50 percent tion, protection, and improvement, 50 per- able fleet for use in Forest Service wildland of the calculated fee to a Grazing Associa- cent of all moneys received during the prior fire programs and other Forest Service pro- tion or direct permittee for a conservation fiscal year, as fees for grazing domestic live- grams; notwithstanding other provisions of practice approved by the Secretary in ad- stock on lands in National Forests in the 16 law, existing aircraft being replaced may be vance of the fiscal year in which the cost of Western States, pursuant to section 401(b)(1) sold, with proceeds derived or trade-in value the conservation practice is incurred. And, of Public Law 94–579, to remain available used to offset the purchase price for the re- that the amount credited shall remain avail- through September 30, 2023, of which not to placement aircraft; (2) services pursuant to 7 able to the Grazing Association or the direct exceed 6 percent shall be available for ad- U.S.C. 2225, and not to exceed $100,000 for em- permittee, as appropriate, in the fiscal year ministrative expenses associated with on- ployment under 5 U.S.C. 3109; (3) purchase, in which the credit is made and each fiscal the-ground range rehabilitation, protection, erection, and alteration of buildings and year thereafter for use on the project for and improvements. other public improvements (7 U.S.C. 2250); (4) conservation practices approved by the Sec- acquisition of land, waters, and interests retary. GIFTS, DONATIONS AND BEQUESTS FOR FOREST AND RANGELAND RESEARCH therein pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 428a; (5) for ex- CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE penses pursuant to the Volunteers in the Na- For expenses authorized by 16 U.S.C. (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) tional Forest Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 558a, 558d, 1643(b), $45,000, to remain available through For necessary expenses of the Forest Serv- and 558a note); (6) the cost of uniforms as au- September 30, 2023, to be derived from the thorized by 5 U.S.C. 5901–5902; and (7) for debt ice, not otherwise provided for, $107,940,000, fund established pursuant to the above Act. to remain available through September 30, collection contracts in accordance with 31 MANAGEMENT OF NATIONAL FOREST LANDS FOR 2023, for construction, capital improvement, U.S.C. 3718(c). SUBSISTENCE USES maintenance and acquisition of buildings Any appropriations or funds available to and other facilities and infrastructure; and For necessary expenses of the Forest Serv- the Forest Service may be transferred to the for construction, reconstruction, decommis- ice to manage Federal lands in Alaska for Wildland Fire Management appropriation for sioning of roads that are no longer needed, subsistence uses under title VIII of the Alas- forest firefighting, emergency rehabilitation including unauthorized roads that are not ka National Interest Lands Conservation Act of burned-over or damaged lands or waters part of the transportation system, and main- (16 U.S.C. 3111 et seq.), $2,500,000, to remain under its jurisdiction, and fire preparedness tenance of forest roads and trails by the For- available through September 30, 2023. due to severe burning conditions upon the Secretary’s notification of the House and est Service as authorized by 16 U.S.C. 532–538 WILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENT Senate Committees on Appropriations that and 23 U.S.C. 101 and 205: Provided, That (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) funds becoming available in fiscal year 2019 all fire suppression funds appropriated under For necessary expenses for forest fire under the Act of March 4, 1913 (16 U.S.C. 501) the heading ‘‘Wildland Fire Management’’ presuppression activities on National Forest shall be transferred to the General Fund of will be obligated within 30 days: Provided, System lands, for emergency wildland fire the Treasury and shall not be available for That all funds used pursuant to this para- suppression on or adjacent to such lands or transfer or obligation for any other purpose graph must be replenished by a supplemental other lands under fire protection agreement, unless the funds are appropriated. appropriation which must be requested as and for emergency rehabilitation of burned- promptly as possible. LAND ACQUISITION over National Forest System lands and Not more than $50,000,000 of funds appro- (INCLUDING RESCISSION OF FUNDS) water, $1,964,730,000, to remain available priated to the Forest Service shall be avail- For expenses necessary to carry out the through September 30, 2023: Provided, That able for expenditure or transfer to the De- provisions of chapter 2003 of title 54, United such funds including unobligated balances partment of the Interior for wildland fire States Code, including administrative ex- under this heading, are available for repay- management, hazardous fuels management, penses, and for acquisition of land or waters, ment of advances from other appropriations and State fire assistance when such transfers or interest therein, in accordance with statu- accounts previously transferred for such pur- would facilitate and expedite wildland fire tory authority applicable to the Forest Serv- poses: Provided further, That any unobligated management programs and projects.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00084 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.028 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6015 Notwithstanding any other provision of Of the funds available to the Forest Serv- Program Analysis, the Forest Service shall this Act, the Forest Service may transfer un- ice, $4,000 is available to the Chief of the For- report no later than 30 business days fol- obligated balances of discretionary funds ap- est Service for official reception and rep- lowing the close of each fiscal quarter all propriated to the Forest Service by this Act resentation expenses. current and prior year unobligated balances, to or within the National Forest System Ac- Pursuant to sections 405(b) and 410(b) of by fiscal year, budget line item and account, count, or reprogram funds to be used for the Public Law 101–593, of the funds available to to the House and Senate Committees on Ap- purposes of hazardous fuels management and the Forest Service, up to $3,000,000 may be propriations. urgent rehabilitation of burned-over Na- advanced in a lump sum to the National For- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN tional Forest System lands and water, such est Foundation to aid conservation partner- SERVICES transferred funds shall remain available ship projects in support of the Forest Service INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE through September 30, 2023: Provided, That mission, without regard to when the Founda- INDIAN HEALTH SERVICES none of the funds transferred pursuant to tion incurs expenses, for projects on or bene- this section shall be available for obligation fitting National Forest System lands or re- For expenses necessary to carry out the without written notification to and the prior lated to Forest Service programs: Provided, Act of August 5, 1954 (68 Stat. 674), the Indian approval of the Committees on Appropria- That of the Federal funds made available to Self-Determination and Education Assist- tions of both Houses of Congress: Provided the Foundation, no more than $300,000 shall ance Act, the Indian Health Care Improve- ment Act, and titles II and III of the Public further, That this section does not apply to be available for administrative expenses: Health Service Act with respect to the In- funds derived from the Land and Water Con- Provided further, That the Foundation shall dian Health Service, $4,318,884,000, to remain servation Fund. obtain, by the end of the period of Federal fi- available until September 30, 2021, except as Funds appropriated to the Forest Service nancial assistance, private contributions to otherwise provided herein, together with shall be available for assistance to or match funds made available by the Forest payments received during the fiscal year through the Agency for International Devel- Service on at least a one-for-one basis: Pro- pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 238(b) and 238b, for opment in connection with forest and range- vided further, That the Foundation may services furnished by the Indian Health Serv- land research, technical information, and as- transfer Federal funds to a Federal or a non- ice: Provided, That funds made available to sistance in foreign countries, and shall be Federal recipient for a project at the same available to support forestry and related nat- tribes and tribal organizations through con- rate that the recipient has obtained the non- ural resource activities outside the United tracts, grant agreements, or any other agree- Federal matching funds. ments or compacts authorized by the Indian States and its territories and possessions, in- Pursuant to section 2(b)(2) of Public Law Self-Determination and Education Assist- cluding technical assistance, education and 98–244, up to $3,000,000 of the funds available ance Act of 1975 (25 U.S.C. 450), shall be training, and cooperation with U.S., private, to the Forest Service may be advanced to deemed to be obligated at the time of the and international organizations. The Forest the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation in grant or contract award and thereafter shall Service, acting for the International Pro- a lump sum to aid cost-share conservation gram, may sign direct funding agreements remain available to the tribe or tribal orga- projects, without regard to when expenses with foreign governments and institutions as nization without fiscal year limitation: Pro- are incurred, on or benefitting National For- well as other domestic agencies (including vided further, That $2,000,000 shall be avail- est System lands or related to Forest Service the U.S. Agency for International Develop- able for grants or contracts with public or programs: Provided, That such funds shall be ment, the Department of State, and the Mil- private institutions to provide alcohol or matched on at least a one-for-one basis by lennium Challenge Corporation), U.S. pri- drug treatment services to Indians, including the Foundation or its sub-recipients: Pro- vate sector firms, institutions and organiza- alcohol detoxification services: Provided fur- vided further, That the Foundation may tions to provide technical assistance and ther, That $967,363,000 for Purchased/Referred transfer Federal funds to a Federal or non- training programs overseas on forestry and Care, including $53,000,000 for the Indian Cat- Federal recipient for a project at the same rangeland management. astrophic Health Emergency Fund, shall re- Funds appropriated to the Forest Service rate that the recipient has obtained the non- main available until expended: Provided fur- shall be available for expenditure or transfer Federal matching funds. ther, That of the funds provided, up to Funds appropriated to the Forest Service to the Department of the Interior, Bureau of $44,000,000 shall remain available until ex- shall be available for interactions with and Land Management, for removal, preparation, pended for implementation of the loan re- providing technical assistance to rural com- and adoption of excess wild horses and bur- payment program under section 108 of the In- munities and natural resource-based busi- ros from National Forest System lands, and dian Health Care Improvement Act: Provided nesses for sustainable rural development for the performance of cadastral surveys to further, That of the funds provided, $97,000,000 designate the boundaries of such lands. purposes. Funds appropriated to the Forest Service shall remain available until expended to sup- None of the funds made available to the plement funds available for operational costs Forest Service in this Act or any other Act shall be available for payments to counties within the Columbia River Gorge National at tribal clinics operated under an Indian with respect to any fiscal year shall be sub- Self-Determination and Education Assist- ject to transfer under the provisions of sec- Scenic Area, pursuant to section 14(c)(1) and (2), and section 16(a)(2) of Public Law 99–663. ance Act compact or contract where health tion 702(b) of the Department of Agriculture care is delivered in space acquired through a Organic Act of 1944 (7 U.S.C. 2257), section 442 Any funds appropriated to the Forest Serv- ice may be used to meet the non-Federal full service lease, which is not eligible for of Public Law 106–224 (7 U.S.C. 7772), or sec- maintenance and improvement from the In- tion 10417(b) of Public Law 107–171 (7 U.S.C. share requirement in section 502(c) of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. dian Health Service, and $58,000,000 shall be 8316(b)). for accreditation emergencies, including None of the funds available to the Forest 3056(c)(2)). supplementing activities funded under the Service may be reprogrammed without the The Forest Service shall not assess funds heading ‘‘Indian Health Facilities’’, of which advance approval of the House and Senate for the purpose of performing fire, adminis- up to $4,000,000 may be used to supplement Committees on Appropriations in accordance trative, and other facilities maintenance and amounts otherwise available for Purchased/ with the reprogramming procedures con- decommissioning. Referred Care: Provided further, That the tained in the report accompanying this Act. Notwithstanding any other provision of Not more than $82,000,000 of funds available law, of any appropriations or funds available amounts collected by the Federal Govern- to the Forest Service shall be transferred to to the Forest Service, not to exceed $500,000 ment as authorized by sections 104 and 108 of the Working Capital Fund of the Department may be used to reimburse the Office of the the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 of Agriculture and not more than $14,500,000 General Counsel (OGC), Department of Agri- U.S.C. 1613a and 1616a) during the preceding of funds available to the Forest Service shall culture, for travel and related expenses in- fiscal year for breach of contracts shall be be transferred to the Department of Agri- curred as a result of OGC assistance or par- deposited in the Fund authorized by section culture for Department Reimbursable Pro- ticipation requested by the Forest Service at 108A of the Act (25 U.S.C. 1616a–1) and shall grams, commonly referred to as Greenbook meetings, training sessions, management re- remain available until expended and, not- charges. Nothing in this paragraph shall pro- views, land purchase negotiations and simi- withstanding section 108A(c) of the Act (25 hibit or limit the use of reimbursable agree- lar matters unrelated to civil litigation. Fu- U.S.C. 1616a–1(c)), funds shall be available to ments requested by the Forest Service in ture budget justifications for both the Forest make new awards under the loan repayment order to obtain services from the Depart- Service and the Department of Agriculture and scholarship programs under sections 104 ment of Agriculture’s National Information should clearly display the sums previously and 108 of the Act (25 U.S.C. 1613a and 1616a): Technology Center and the Department of transferred and the sums requested for trans- Provided further, That the amounts made Agriculture’s International Technology fer. available within this account for the Sub- Service. An eligible individual who is employed in stance Abuse and Suicide Prevention Pro- Of the funds available to the Forest Serv- any project funded under title V of the Older gram, for Opioid Prevention, Treatment and ice, up to $5,000,000 shall be available for pri- Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3056 et seq.) Recovery Services, for the Domestic Vio- ority projects within the scope of the ap- and administered by the Forest Service shall lence Prevention Program, for the Zero Sui- proved budget, which shall be carried out by be considered to be a Federal employee for cide Initiative, for the housing subsidy au- the Youth Conservation Corps and shall be purposes of chapter 171 of title 28, United thority for civilian employees, for Aftercare carried out under the authority of the Public States Code. Pilot Programs at Youth Regional Treat- Lands Corps Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1721 et Notwithstanding any other provision of ment Centers, for transformation and mod- seq.). this Act, through the Office of Budget and ernization costs of the Electronic Health

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00085 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.028 S22OCPT1 S6016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 Record System, for an initiative to improve used by the Indian Health Service to pur- respect to functions transferred by the In- recruitment and retention of healthcare pro- chase TRANSAM equipment from the De- dian Health Service to tribes or tribal orga- viders and certain other critical professions, partment of Defense for distribution to the nizations, the Indian Health Service is au- for national quality and oversight activities, Indian Health Service and tribal facilities: thorized to provide goods and services to to improve collections from public and pri- Provided further, That none of the funds ap- those entities on a reimbursable basis, in- vate insurance at Indian Health Service and propriated to the Indian Health Service may cluding payments in advance with subse- tribally operated facilities, and for accredi- be used for sanitation facilities construction quent adjustment, and the reimbursements tation emergencies shall be allocated at the for new homes funded with grants by the received therefrom, along with the funds re- discretion of the Director of the Indian housing programs of the United States De- ceived from those entities pursuant to the Health Service and shall remain available partment of Housing and Urban Develop- Indian Self-Determination Act, may be cred- until expended: Provided further, That funds ment. ited to the same or subsequent appropriation provided in this Act may be used for annual ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS—INDIAN HEALTH account from which the funds were origi- contracts and grants that fall within 2 fiscal SERVICE nally derived, with such amounts to remain years, provided the total obligation is re- Appropriations provided in this Act to the available until expended: Provided further, corded in the year the funds are appro- Indian Health Service shall be available for That reimbursements for training, technical priated: Provided further, That the amounts services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109 at assistance, or services provided by the Indian collected by the Secretary of Health and rates not to exceed the per diem rate equiva- Health Service will contain total costs, in- Human Services under the authority of title lent to the maximum rate payable for senior- cluding direct, administrative, and overhead IV of the Indian Health Care Improvement level positions under 5 U.S.C. 5376; hire of costs associated with the provision of goods, Act shall remain available until expended for passenger motor vehicles and aircraft; pur- services, or technical assistance: Provided the purpose of achieving compliance with chase of medical equipment; purchase of re- further, That the Indian Health Service may the applicable conditions and requirements prints; purchase, renovation and erection of provide to civilian medical personnel serving of titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Secu- modular buildings and renovation of existing in hospitals operated by the Indian Health rity Act, except for those related to the plan- facilities; payments for telephone service in Service housing allowances equivalent to ning, design, or construction of new facili- private residences in the field, when author- those that would be provided to members of ties: Provided further, That funding contained the Commissioned Corps of the United States herein for scholarship programs under the ized under regulations approved by the Sec- retary; uniforms or allowances therefor as Public Health Service serving in similar po- Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 sitions at such hospitals: Provided further, U.S.C. 1613) shall remain available until ex- authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5901–5902; and for ex- penses of attendance at meetings that relate That the appropriation structure for the In- pended: Provided further, That amounts re- dian Health Service may not be altered with- ceived by tribes and tribal organizations to the functions or activities of the Indian Health Service: Provided, That in accordance out advance notification to the House and under title IV of the Indian Health Care Im- Senate Committees on Appropriations. provement Act shall be reported and ac- with the provisions of the Indian Health Care counted for and available to the receiving Improvement Act, non-Indian patients may NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH tribes and tribal organizations until ex- be extended health care at all tribally ad- NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL pended: Provided further, That the Bureau of ministered or Indian Health Service facili- HEALTH SCIENCES Indian Affairs may collect from the Indian ties, subject to charges, and the proceeds For necessary expenses for the National In- Health Service, tribes and tribal organiza- along with funds recovered under the Federal stitute of Environmental Health Sciences in tions operating health facilities pursuant to Medical Care Recovery Act (42 U.S.C. 2651– carrying out activities set forth in section Public Law 93–638, such individually identifi- 2653) shall be credited to the account of the 311(a) of the Comprehensive Environmental able health information relating to disabled facility providing the service and shall be Response, Compensation, and Liability Act children as may be necessary for the purpose available without fiscal year limitation: Pro- of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9660(a)) and section 126(g) of of carrying out its functions under the Indi- vided further, That notwithstanding any the Superfund Amendments and Reauthor- viduals with Disabilities Education Act (20 other law or regulation, funds transferred ization Act of 1986, $81,000,000. U.S.C. 1400 et seq.): Provided further, That of from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to the Indian Health Service AGENCY FOR TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND DISEASE the funds provided, $72,280,000 is for the In- REGISTRY dian Health Care Improvement Fund and shall be administered under Public Law 86– TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL may be used, as needed, to carry out activi- 121, the Indian Sanitation Facilities Act and PUBLIC HEALTH ties typically funded under the Indian Health Public Law 93–638: Provided further, That Facilities account. funds appropriated to the Indian Health For necessary expenses for the Agency for Service in this Act, except those used for ad- Toxic Substances and Disease Registry CONTRACT SUPPORT COSTS ministrative and program direction pur- (ATSDR) in carrying out activities set forth For payments to tribes and tribal organi- poses, shall not be subject to limitations di- in sections 104(i) and 111(c)(4) of the Com- zations for contract support costs associated rected at curtailing Federal travel and trans- prehensive Environmental Response, Com- with Indian Self-Determination and Edu- portation: Provided further, That none of the pensation, and Liability Act of 1980 cation Assistance Act agreements with the funds made available to the Indian Health (CERCLA) and section 3019 of the Solid Indian Health Service for fiscal year 2020, Service in this Act shall be used for any as- Waste Disposal Act, $76,691,000: Provided, such sums as may be necessary: Provided, sessments or charges by the Department of That notwithstanding any other provision of That notwithstanding any other provision of Health and Human Services unless identified law, in lieu of performing a health assess- law, no amounts made available under this in the budget justification and provided in ment under section 104(i)(6) of CERCLA, the heading shall be available for transfer to an- this Act, or approved by the House and Sen- Administrator of ATSDR may conduct other other budget account. ate Committees on Appropriations through appropriate health studies, evaluations, or INDIAN HEALTH FACILITIES the reprogramming process: Provided further, activities, including, without limitation, For construction, repair, maintenance, im- That notwithstanding any other provision of biomedical testing, clinical evaluations, provement, and equipment of health and re- law, funds previously or herein made avail- medical monitoring, and referral to accred- lated auxiliary facilities, including quarters able to a tribe or tribal organization through ited healthcare providers: Provided further, for personnel; preparation of plans, specifica- a contract, grant, or agreement authorized That in performing any such health assess- tions, and drawings; acquisition of sites, pur- by title I or title V of the Indian Self-Deter- ment or health study, evaluation, or activ- chase and erection of modular buildings, and mination and Education Assistance Act of ity, the Administrator of ATSDR shall not purchases of trailers; and for provision of do- 1975 (25 U.S.C. 450), may be deobligated and be bound by the deadlines in section mestic and community sanitation facilities reobligated to a self-determination contract 104(i)(6)(A) of CERCLA: Provided further, for Indians, as authorized by section 7 of the under title I, or a self-governance agreement That none of the funds appropriated under Act of August 5, 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2004a), the In- under title V of such Act and thereafter shall this heading shall be available for ATSDR to dian Self-Determination Act, and the Indian remain available to the tribe or tribal orga- issue in excess of 40 toxicological profiles Health Care Improvement Act, and for ex- nization without fiscal year limitation: Pro- pursuant to section 104(i) of CERCLA during penses necessary to carry out such Acts and vided further, That none of the funds made fiscal year 2020, and existing profiles may be titles II and III of the Public Health Service available to the Indian Health Service in this updated as necessary. Act with respect to environmental health Act shall be used to implement the final rule OTHER RELATED AGENCIES and facilities support activities of the Indian published in the Federal Register on Sep- EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Health Service, $902,878,000, to remain avail- tember 16, 1987, by the Department of Health able until expended: Provided, That notwith- and Human Services, relating to the eligi- COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND standing any other provision of law, funds bility for the health care services of the In- OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY appropriated for the planning, design, con- dian Health Service until the Indian Health For necessary expenses to continue func- struction, renovation or expansion of health Service has submitted a budget request re- tions assigned to the Council on Environ- facilities for the benefit of an Indian tribe or flecting the increased costs associated with mental Quality and Office of Environmental tribes may be used to purchase land on the proposed final rule, and such request has Quality pursuant to the National Environ- which such facilities will be located: Provided been included in an appropriations Act and mental Policy Act of 1969, the Environ- further, That not to exceed $500,000 may be enacted into law: Provided further, That with mental Quality Improvement Act of 1970, and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.028 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6017 Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1977, and not to research in the fields of art, science, and his- ployees as authorized by law (5 U.S.C. 5901– exceed $750 for official reception and rep- tory; development, preservation, and docu- 5902); purchase or rental of devices and serv- resentation expenses, $2,994,000: Provided, mentation of the National Collections; pres- ices for protecting buildings and contents That notwithstanding section 202 of the Na- entation of public exhibits and perform- thereof, and maintenance, alteration, im- tional Environmental Policy Act of 1970, the ances; collection, preparation, dissemina- provement, and repair of buildings, ap- Council shall consist of one member, ap- tion, and exchange of information and publi- proaches, and grounds; and purchase of serv- pointed by the President, by and with the ad- cations; conduct of education, training, and ices for restoration and repair of works of vice and consent of the Senate, serving as museum assistance programs; maintenance, art for the National Gallery of Art by con- chairman and exercising all powers, func- alteration, operation, lease agreements of no tracts made, without advertising, with indi- tions, and duties of the Council. more than 30 years, and protection of build- viduals, firms, or organizations at such rates CHEMICAL SAFETY AND HAZARD INVESTIGATION ings, facilities, and approaches; not to exceed or prices and under such terms and condi- BOARD $100,000 for services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. tions as the Gallery may deem proper, SALARIES AND EXPENSES 3109; and purchase, rental, repair, and clean- $147,022,000, to remain available until Sep- For necessary expenses in carrying out ac- ing of uniforms for employees, $751,110,000, to tember 30, 2021, of which not to exceed tivities pursuant to section 112(r)(6) of the remain available until September 30, 2020, $3,640,000 for the special exhibition program Clean Air Act, including hire of passenger except as otherwise provided herein; of which shall remain available until expended. vehicles, uniforms or allowances therefor, as not to exceed $6,908,000 for the instrumenta- REPAIR, RESTORATION AND RENOVATION OF authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5901–5902, and for serv- tion program, collections acquisition, exhi- BUILDINGS bition reinstallation, and the repatriation of ices authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109 but at rates For necessary expenses of repair, restora- skeletal remains program shall remain avail- for individuals not to exceed the per diem tion and renovation of buildings, grounds able until expended; and including such equivalent to the maximum rate payable for and facilities owned or occupied by the Na- funds as may be necessary to support Amer- senior level positions under 5 U.S.C. 5376, tional Gallery of Art, by contract or other- ican overseas research centers: Provided, $12,000,000: Provided, That the Chemical Safe- wise, for operating lease agreements of no That funds appropriated herein are available ty and Hazard Investigation Board (Board) more than 10 years, with no extensions or re- for advance payments to independent con- shall have not more than three career Senior newals beyond the 10 years, that address tractors performing research services or par- Executive Service positions: Provided further, space needs created by the ongoing renova- ticipating in official Smithsonian presen- That notwithstanding any other provision of tions in the Master Facilities Plan, as au- tations: Provided, That the Smithsonian In- law, the individual appointed to the position thorized, $25,203,000, to remain available stitution may expend Federal appropriations of Inspector General of the Environmental until expended: Provided, That of this designated in this Act for lease or rent pay- Protection Agency (EPA) shall, by virtue of amount, $1,000,000 shall be available for de- ments, as rent payable to the Smithsonian such appointment, also hold the position of sign of an off-site art storage facility in part- Institution, and such rent payments may be Inspector General of the Board: Provided fur- nership with Smithsonian Institution: Pro- deposited into the general trust funds of the ther, That notwithstanding any other provi- vided further, That contracts awarded for en- Institution to be available as trust funds for sion of law, the Inspector General of the vironmental systems, protection systems, expenses associated with the purchase of a Board shall utilize personnel of the Office of and exterior repair or renovation of build- portion of the building at 600 Maryland Ave- Inspector General of EPA in performing the ings of the National Gallery of Art may be duties of the Inspector General of the Board, nue, S.W., Washington, D.C. to the extent negotiated with selected contractors and and shall not appoint any individuals to po- that Federally supported activities will be awarded on the basis of contractor qualifica- sitions within the Board. housed there: Provided further, That the use tions as well as price. OFFICE OF NAVAJO AND HOPI INDIAN of such amounts in the general trust funds of JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE RELOCATION the Institution for such purpose shall not be PERFORMING ARTS SALARIES AND EXPENSES construed as Federal debt service for, a Fed- eral guarantee of, a transfer of risk to, or an OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) obligation of the Federal Government: Pro- For necessary expenses of the Office of For necessary expenses for the operation, vided further, That no appropriated funds maintenance and security of the John F. Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation as au- may be used directly to service debt which is thorized by Public Law 93–531, $7,500,000, to Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, incurred to finance the costs of acquiring a $25,690,000. remain available until expended: Provided, portion of the building at 600 Maryland Ave- CAPITAL REPAIR AND RESTORATION That funds provided in this or any other ap- nue, S.W., Washington, D.C., or of planning, propriations Act are to be used to relocate designing, and constructing improvements to For necessary expenses for capital repair eligible individuals and groups including such building: Provided further, That the and restoration of the existing features of evictees from District 6, Hopi-partitioned Smithsonian Institution may not sell its the building and site of the John F. Kennedy lands residents, those in significantly sub- ownership interest, or any portion thereof, Center for the Performing Arts, $17,600,000, standard housing, and all others certified as in such building without prior written notifi- to remain available until expended. eligible and not included in the preceding cation to the House and Senate Committees WOODROW WILSON INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR categories: Provided further, That none of the on Appropriations 30 days in advance. SCHOLARS funds contained in this or any other Act may be used by the Office of Navajo and Hopi In- FACILITIES CAPITAL SALARIES AND EXPENSES dian Relocation to evict any single Navajo or For necessary expenses of repair, revital- For expenses necessary in carrying out the Navajo family who, as of November 30, 1985, ization, and alteration of facilities owned or provisions of the Woodrow Wilson Memorial was physically domiciled on the lands parti- occupied by the Smithsonian Institution, by Act of 1968 (82 Stat. 1356) including hire of tioned to the Hopi Tribe unless a new or re- contract or otherwise, as authorized by sec- passenger vehicles and services as authorized placement home is provided for such house- tion 2 of the Act of August 22, 1949 (63 Stat. by 5 U.S.C. 3109, $14,000,000, to remain avail- hold: Provided further, That no relocatee will 623), and for construction, including nec- able until September 30, 2021. be provided with more than one new or re- essary personnel, $296,499,000, to remain NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE placement home: Provided further, That the available until expended, of which not to ex- HUMANITIES Office shall relocate any certified eligible ceed $10,000 shall be for services as author- NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS relocatees who have selected and received an ized by 5 U.S.C. 3109. approved homesite on the Navajo reservation GRANTS AND ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART or selected a replacement residence off the For necessary expenses to carry out the SALARIES AND EXPENSES Navajo reservation or on the land acquired National Foundation on the Arts and the Hu- pursuant to section 11 of Public Law 93–531 For the upkeep and operations of the Na- manities Act of 1965, $157,000,000 shall be (88 Stat. 1716). tional Gallery of Art, the protection and available to the National Endowment for the INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA care of the works of art therein, and admin- Arts for the support of projects and produc- NATIVE CULTURE AND ARTS DEVELOPMENT istrative expenses incident thereto, as au- tions in the arts, including arts education thorized by the Act of March 24, 1937 (50 Stat. PAYMENT TO THE INSTITUTE and public outreach activities, through as- 51), as amended by the public resolution of For payment to the Institute of American sistance to organizations and individuals April 13, 1939 (Public Resolution 9, Seventy- Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts pursuant to section 5 of the Act, for program sixth Congress), including services as author- Development, as authorized by part A of support, and for administering the functions ized by 5 U.S.C. 3109; payment in advance title XV of Public Law 99–498 (20 U.S.C. 4411 of the Act, to remain available until ex- when authorized by the treasurer of the Gal- et seq.), $10,210,000, which shall become avail- pended. lery for membership in library, museum, and able on July 1, 2019, and shall remain avail- NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES art associations or societies whose publica- able until September 30, 2020. tions or services are available to members GRANTS AND ADMINISTRATION SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION only, or to members at a price lower than to For necessary expenses to carry out the SALARIES AND EXPENSES the general public; purchase, repair, and National Foundation on the Arts and the Hu- For necessary expenses of the Smithsonian cleaning of uniforms for guards, and uni- manities Act of 1965, $157,000,000 to remain Institution, as authorized by law, including forms, or allowances therefor, for other em- available until expended, of which

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00087 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.028 S22OCPT1 S6018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 $143,850,000 shall be available for support of in the planning and physical development of Committees on Appropriations of the House activities in the humanities, pursuant to sec- world capitals. of Representatives and the Senate. Changes tion 7(c) of the Act and for administering the UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL to such estimates shall be presented to the functions of the Act; and $13,150,000 shall be MUSEUM Committees on Appropriations for approval. available to carry out the matching grants HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM MINING APPLICATIONS program pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the SEC. 404. (a) LIMITATION OF FUNDS.—None of Act, including $11,900,000 for the purposes of For expenses of the Holocaust Memorial the funds appropriated or otherwise made section 7(h): Provided, That appropriations Museum, as authorized by Public Law 106–292 available pursuant to this Act shall be obli- for carrying out section 10(a)(2) shall be (36 U.S.C. 2301–2310), $59,500,000, of which gated or expended to accept or process appli- available for obligation only in such $1,715,000 shall remain available until Sep- cations for a patent for any mining or mill amounts as may be equal to the total tember 30, 2022, for the Museum’s equipment site claim located under the general mining amounts of gifts, bequests, devises of money, replacement program; and of which $4,000,000 laws. and other property accepted by the chairman for the Museum’s repair and rehabilitation or by grantees of the National Endowment program and $1,264,000 for the Museum’s out- (b) EXCEPTIONS.—Subsection (a) shall not for the Humanities under the provisions of reach initiatives program shall remain avail- apply if the Secretary of the Interior deter- sections 11(a)(2)(B) and 11(a)(3)(B) during the able until expended. mines that, for the claim concerned (1) a pat- ent application was filed with the Secretary current and preceding fiscal years for which DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER MEMORIAL on or before September 30, 1994; and (2) all re- equal amounts have not previously been ap- COMMISSION quirements established under sections 2325 propriated. SALARIES AND EXPENSES and 2326 of the Revised Statutes (30 U.S.C. 29 ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS For necessary expenses of the Dwight D. and 30) for vein or lode claims, sections 2329, None of the funds appropriated to the Na- Eisenhower Memorial Commission, $1,800,000, 2330, 2331, and 2333 of the Revised Statutes (30 tional Foundation on the Arts and the Hu- to remain available until expended. U.S.C. 35, 36, and 37) for placer claims, and manities may be used to process any grant WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE CENTENNIAL COMMISSION section 2337 of the Revised Statutes (30 or contract documents which do not include SALARIES AND EXPENSES U.S.C. 42) for mill site claims, as the case the text of 18 U.S.C. 1913: Provided, That none may be, were fully complied with by the ap- For necessary expenses for the Women’s of the funds appropriated to the National plicant by that date. Suffrage Centennial Commission, as author- Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities ized by the Women’s Suffrage Centennial (c) REPORT.—On September 30, 2021, the may be used for official reception and rep- Commission Act (section 431(a)(3) of division Secretary of the Interior shall file with the resentation expenses: Provided further, That G of Public Law 115–31), $1,000,000, to remain House and Senate Committees on Appropria- funds from nonappropriated sources may be available until expended. tions and the Committee on Natural Re- used as necessary for official reception and sources of the House and the Committee on representation expenses: Provided further, WORLD WAR I CENTENNIAL COMMISSION Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate That the Chairperson of the National Endow- SALARIES AND EXPENSES a report on actions taken by the Department ment for the Arts may approve grants of up Notwithstanding section 9 of the World under the plan submitted pursuant to sec- to $10,000, if in the aggregate the amount of War I Centennial Commission Act, as au- tion 314(c) of the Department of the Interior such grants does not exceed 5 percent of the thorized by the World War I Centennial Com- and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, sums appropriated for grantmaking purposes mission Act (Public Law 112–272) and the 1997 (Public Law 104–208). per year: Provided further, That such small Carl Levin and Howard P. ‘‘Buck’’ McKeon (d) MINERAL EXAMINATIONS.—In order to grant actions are taken pursuant to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fis- process patent applications in a timely and terms of an expressed and direct delegation cal Year 2015 (Public Law 113–291), for nec- responsible manner, upon the request of a of authority from the National Council on essary expenses of the World War I Centen- patent applicant, the Secretary of the Inte- the Arts to the Chairperson. nial Commission, $7,000,000, to remain avail- rior shall allow the applicant to fund a quali- COMMISSION OF FINE ARTS able until expended: Provided, That in addi- fied third-party contractor to be selected by the Director of the Bureau of Land Manage- SALARIES AND EXPENSES tion to the authority provided by section 6(g) of such Act, the World War I Commission ment to conduct a mineral examination of For expenses of the Commission of Fine may accept money, in-kind personnel serv- the mining claims or mill sites contained in Arts under chapter 91 of title 40, United ices, contractual support, or any appropriate a patent application as set forth in sub- States Code, $3,050,000: Provided, That the support from any executive branch agency section (b). The Bureau of Land Management Commission is authorized to charge fees to for activities of the Commission. shall have the sole responsibility to choose cover the full costs of its publications, and and pay the third-party contractor in ac- such fees shall be credited to this account as ALYCE SPOTTED BEAR AND WALTER SOBOLEFF COMMISSION ON NATIVE CHILDREN cordance with the standard procedures em- an offsetting collection, to remain available ployed by the Bureau of Land Management For necessary expenses of the Alyce Spot- until expended without further appropria- in the retention of third-party contractors. tion: Provided further, That the Commission ted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on is authorized to accept gifts, including ob- Native Children, $500,000, to remain available CONTRACT SUPPORT COSTS, PRIOR YEAR jects, papers, artwork, drawings and arti- until expended. LIMITATION facts, that pertain to the history and design TITLE IV SEC. 405. Sections 405 and 406 of division F of the Nation’s Capital or the history and ac- GENERAL PROVISIONS of the Consolidated and Further Continuing tivities of the Commission of Fine Arts, for Appropriations Act, 2015 (Public Law 113–235) the purpose of artistic display, study, or edu- (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) shall continue in effect in fiscal year 2020. RESTRICTION ON USE OF FUNDS cation: Provided further, That one-tenth of CONTRACT SUPPORT COSTS, FISCAL YEAR 2020 one percent of the funds provided under this SEC. 401. No part of any appropriation con- LIMITATION heading may be used for official reception tained in this Act shall be available for any SEC. 406. Amounts provided by this Act for and representation expenses. activity or the publication or distribution of fiscal year 2020 under the headings ‘‘Depart- NATIONAL CAPITAL ARTS AND CULTURAL literature that in any way tends to promote ment of Health and Human Services, Indian AFFAIRS public support or opposition to any legisla- Health Service, Contract Support Costs’’ and tive proposal on which Congressional action For necessary expenses as authorized by ‘‘Department of the Interior, Bureau of In- is not complete other than to communicate Public Law 99–190 (20 U.S.C. 956a), $2,750,000. dian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education, to Members of Congress as described in 18 Contract Support Costs’’ are the only ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC U.S.C. 1913. PRESERVATION amounts available for contract support costs OBLIGATION OF APPROPRIATIONS arising out of self-determination or self-gov- SALARIES AND EXPENSES SEC. 402. No part of any appropriation con- ernance contracts, grants, compacts, or an- For necessary expenses of the Advisory tained in this Act shall remain available for nual funding agreements for fiscal year 2020 Council on Historic Preservation (Public obligation beyond the current fiscal year un- with the Bureau of Indian Affairs Bureau of Law 89–665), $7,000,000. less expressly so provided herein. Indian Education or the Indian Health Serv- NATIONAL CAPITAL PLANNING COMMISSION DISCLOSURE OF ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES ice: Provided, That such amounts provided by this Act are not available for payment of SALARIES AND EXPENSES SEC. 403. The amount and basis of esti- claims for contract support costs for prior For necessary expenses of the National mated overhead charges, deductions, re- years, or for repayments of payments for set- Capital Planning Commission under chapter serves or holdbacks, including working cap- tlements or judgments awarding contract 87 of title 40, United States Code, including ital fund and cost pool charges, from pro- support costs for prior years. services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, grams, projects, activities and subactivities $7,948,000: Provided, That one-quarter of 1 to support government-wide, departmental, FOREST MANAGEMENT PLANS percent of the funds provided under this agency, or bureau administrative functions SEC. 407. The Secretary of Agriculture heading may be used for official reception or headquarters, regional, or central oper- shall not be considered to be in violation of and representational expenses associated ations shall be presented in annual budget subparagraph 6(f)(5)(A) of the Forest and with hosting international visitors engaged justifications and subject to approval by the Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning

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Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1604(f)(5)(A)) solely be- POSTING OF REPORTS shops, or programs that are of national im- cause more than 15 years have passed with- SEC. 412. (a) Any agency receiving funds pact or availability or are able to tour sev- out revision of the plan for a unit of the Na- made available in this Act, shall, subject to eral States; tional Forest System. Nothing in this sec- subsections (b) and (c), post on the public (2) the Chairperson shall not make grants tion exempts the Secretary from any other website of that agency any report required exceeding 15 percent, in the aggregate, of requirement of the Forest and Rangeland Re- to be submitted by the Congress in this or such funds to any single State, excluding newable Resources Planning Act (16 U.S.C. any other Act, upon the determination by grants made under the authority of para- 1600 et seq.) or any other law: Provided, That the head of the agency that it shall serve the graph (1); if the Secretary is not acting expeditiously national interest. (3) the Chairperson shall report to the Con- and in good faith, within the funding avail- (b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to a re- gress annually and by State, on grants able, to revise a plan for a unit of the Na- port if— awarded by the Chairperson in each grant tional Forest System, this section shall be (1) the public posting of the report com- category under section 5 of such Act; and void with respect to such plan and a court of promises national security; or (4) the Chairperson shall encourage the use proper jurisdiction may order completion of (2) the report contains proprietary infor- of grants to improve and support commu- the plan on an accelerated basis. mation. nity-based music performance and edu- PROHIBITION WITHIN NATIONAL MONUMENTS (c) The head of the agency posting such re- cation. SEC. 408. No funds provided in this Act may port shall do so only after such report has STATUS OF BALANCES OF APPROPRIATIONS be expended to conduct preleasing, leasing been made available to the requesting Com- SEC. 415. The Department of the Interior, and related activities under either the Min- mittee or Committees of Congress for no less the Environmental Protection Agency, the eral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.) or the than 45 days. Forest Service, and the Indian Health Serv- Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS GRANT ice shall provide the Committees on Appro- 1331 et seq.) within the boundaries of a Na- GUIDELINES priations of the House of Representatives tional Monument established pursuant to SEC. 413. Of the funds provided to the Na- and Senate quarterly reports on the status of the Act of June 8, 1906 (16 U.S.C. 431 et seq.) tional Endowment for the Arts— balances of appropriations including all un- as such boundary existed on January 20, 2001, (1) The Chairperson shall only award a committed, committed, and unobligated except where such activities are allowed grant to an individual if such grant is award- funds in each program and activity. under the Presidential proclamation estab- ed to such individual for a literature fellow- PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS lishing such monument. ship, National Heritage Fellowship, or Amer- SEC. 416. Notwithstanding any other provi- LIMITATION ON TAKINGS ican Jazz Masters Fellowship. sion of law, none of the funds made available SEC. 409. Unless otherwise provided herein, (2) The Chairperson shall establish proce- in this Act or any other Act may be used to no funds appropriated in this Act for the ac- dures to ensure that no funding provided promulgate or implement any regulation re- quisition of lands or interests in lands may through a grant, except a grant made to a quiring the issuance of permits under title V be expended for the filing of declarations of State or local arts agency, or regional group, of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7661 et seq.) taking or complaints in condemnation with- may be used to make a grant to any other for carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, water out the approval of the House and Senate organization or individual to conduct activ- vapor, or methane emissions resulting from Committees on Appropriations: Provided, ity independent of the direct grant recipient. biological processes associated with live- That this provision shall not apply to funds Nothing in this subsection shall prohibit stock production. appropriated to implement the Everglades payments made in exchange for goods and National Park Protection and Expansion Act services. GREENHOUSE GAS REPORTING RESTRICTIONS of 1989, or to funds appropriated for Federal (3) No grant shall be used for seasonal sup- SEC. 417. Notwithstanding any other provi- assistance to the State of Florida to acquire port to a group, unless the application is spe- sion of law, none of the funds made available lands for Everglades restoration purposes. cific to the contents of the season, including in this or any other Act may be used to im- TIMBER SALE REQUIREMENTS identified programs or projects. plement any provision in a rule, if that pro- SEC. 410. No timber sale in Alaska’s Region NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS PROGRAM vision requires mandatory reporting of 10 shall be advertised if the indicated rate is PRIORITIES greenhouse gas emissions from manure man- deficit (defined as the value of the timber is SEC. 414. (a) In providing services or award- agement systems. not sufficient to cover all logging and stump- ing financial assistance under the National FUNDING PROHIBITION age costs and provide a normal profit and Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities SEC. 418. None of the funds made available risk allowance under the Forest Service’s ap- Act of 1965 from funds appropriated under by this or any other Act may be used to reg- praisal process) when appraised using a re- this Act, the Chairperson of the National En- ulate the lead content of ammunition, am- sidual value appraisal. The western red cedar dowment for the Arts shall ensure that pri- munition components, or fishing tackle timber from those sales which is surplus to ority is given to providing services or award- under the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 the needs of the domestic processors in Alas- ing financial assistance for projects, produc- U.S.C. 2601 et seq.) or any other law. ka, shall be made available to domestic proc- tions, workshops, or programs that serve un- EXTENSION OF GRAZING PERMITS essors in the contiguous 48 United States at derserved populations. SEC. 419. The terms and conditions of sec- prevailing domestic prices. All additional (b) In this section: tion 325 of Public Law 108–108 (117 Stat. 1307), western red cedar volume not sold to Alaska (1) The term ‘‘underserved population’’ regarding grazing permits issued by the For- or contiguous 48 United States domestic means a population of individuals, including est Service on any lands not subject to ad- processors may be exported to foreign mar- urban minorities, who have historically been ministration under section 402 of the Federal kets at the election of the timber sale hold- outside the purview of arts and humanities Lands Policy and Management Act (43 U.S.C. er. All Alaska yellow cedar may be sold at programs due to factors such as a high inci- 1752), shall remain in effect for fiscal year prevailing export prices at the election of dence of income below the poverty line or to 2020. the timber sale holder. geographic isolation. PROHIBITION ON NO-BID CONTRACTS (2) The term ‘‘poverty line’’ means the pov- FUNDING PROHIBITION SEC. 411. None of the funds appropriated or erty line (as defined by the Office of Manage- SEC. 420. (a) None of the funds made avail- otherwise made available by this Act to ex- ment and Budget, and revised annually in ac- able in this Act may be used to maintain or ecutive branch agencies may be used to enter cordance with section 673(2) of the Commu- establish a computer network unless such into any Federal contract unless such con- nity Services Block Grant Act (42 U.S.C. network is designed to block access to por- tract is entered into in accordance with the 9902(2))) applicable to a family of the size in- nography websites. requirements of Chapter 33 of title 41, United volved. (b) Nothing in subsection (a) shall limit States Code, or Chapter 137 of title 10, United (c) In providing services and awarding fi- the use of funds necessary for any Federal, States Code, and the Federal Acquisition nancial assistance under the National Foun- State, tribal, or local law enforcement agen- Regulation, unless— dation on the Arts and Humanities Act of cy or any other entity carrying out criminal (1) Federal law specifically authorizes a 1965 with funds appropriated by this Act, the investigations, prosecution, or adjudication contract to be entered into without regard Chairperson of the National Endowment for activities. for these requirements, including formula the Arts shall ensure that priority is given FOREST SERVICE FACILITY REALIGNMENT AND grants for States, or federally recognized In- to providing services or awarding financial ENHANCEMENT ACT dian tribes; assistance for projects, productions, work- SEC. 421. Section 503(f) of the Forest Serv- (2) such contract is authorized by the In- shops, or programs that will encourage pub- ice Facility Realignment and Enhancement dian Self-Determination and Education As- lic knowledge, education, understanding, and Act of 2005 (16 U.S.C. 580d note; Public Law sistance Act (Public Law 93–638, 25 U.S.C. 450 appreciation of the arts. et seq.) or by any other Federal laws that (d) With funds appropriated by this Act to 109–54) is amended by striking ‘‘2019’’ and in- specifically authorize a contract within an carry out section 5 of the National Founda- serting ‘‘2020’’. Indian tribe as defined in section 4(e) of that tion on the Arts and Humanities Act of USE OF AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL Act (25 U.S.C. 450b(e)); or 1965— SEC. 422. (a)(1) None of the funds made (3) such contract was awarded prior to the (1) the Chairperson shall establish a grant available by a State water pollution control date of enactment of this Act. category for projects, productions, work- revolving fund as authorized by section 1452

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00089 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.028 S22OCPT1 S6020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. of title 40, United States Code, the Secretary TITLE I 300j–12) shall be used for a project for the is further authorized to transfer title to ex- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION construction, alteration, maintenance, or re- cess Department of the Interior firefighting OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY pair of a public water system or treatment equipment no longer needed to carry out the SALARIES AND EXPENSES works unless all of the iron and steel prod- functions of the Department’s wildland fire ucts used in the project are produced in the management program to such organizations. For necessary expenses of the Office of the United States. Secretary, $113,910,000, of which not to ex- (2) In this section, the term ‘‘iron and RECREATION FEES ceed $3,065,000 shall be available for the im- steel’’ products means the following products mediate Office of the Secretary; not to ex- SEC. 426. Section 810 of the Federal Lands ceed $1,000,000 shall be available for the im- made primarily of iron or steel: lined or un- Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6809) lined pipes and fittings, manhole covers and mediate Office of the Deputy Secretary; not shall be applied by substituting ‘‘October 1, to exceed $20,428,000 shall be available for the other municipal castings, hydrants, tanks, 2021’’ for ‘‘September 30, 2019’’. flanges, pipe clamps and restraints, valves, Office of the General Counsel; not to exceed structural steel, reinforced precast concrete, POLICIES RELATING TO BIOMASS ENERGY $10,331,000 shall be available for the Office of and construction materials. the Under Secretary of Transportation for SEC. 427. To support the key role that for- (b) Subsection (a) shall not apply in any Policy; not to exceed $14,300,000 shall be ests in the United States can play in address- case or category of cases in which the Ad- available for the Office of the Assistant Sec- ing the energy needs of the United States, retary for Budget and Programs; not to ex- ministrator of the Environmental Protection the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Agency (in this section referred to as the ceed $2,546,000 shall be available for the Of- Agriculture, and the Administrator of the fice of the Assistant Secretary for Govern- ‘‘Administrator’’) finds that— Environmental Protection Agency shall, (1) applying subsection (a) would be incon- mental Affairs; not to exceed $29,244,000 shall consistent with their missions, jointly— be available for the Office of the Assistant sistent with the public interest; (1) ensure that Federal policy relating to (2) iron and steel products are not produced Secretary for Administration; not to exceed forest bioenergy— $2,142,000 shall be available for the Office of in the United States in sufficient and reason- (A) is consistent across all Federal depart- ably available quantities and of a satisfac- Public Affairs; not to exceed $1,859,000 shall ments and agencies; and be available for the Office of the Executive tory quality; or (B) recognizes the full benefits of the use of (3) inclusion of iron and steel products pro- Secretariat; not to exceed $12,181,000 shall be forest biomass for energy, conservation, and available for the Office of Intelligence, Secu- duced in the United States will increase the responsible forest management; and cost of the overall project by more than 25 rity, and Emergency Response; and not to (2) establish clear and simple policies for exceed $16,814,000 shall be available for the percent. the use of forest biomass as an energy solu- (c) If the Administrator receives a request Office of the Chief Information Officer: Pro- tion, including policies that— for a waiver under this section, the Adminis- vided, That the Secretary of Transportation (A) reflect the carbon-neutrality of forest trator shall make available to the public on is authorized to transfer funds appropriated bioenergy and recognize biomass as a renew- an informal basis a copy of the request and for any office of the Office of the Secretary able energy source, provided the use of forest information available to the Administrator to any other office of the Office of the Sec- biomass for energy production does not concerning the request, and shall allow for retary: Provided further, That no appropria- cause conversion of forests to non-forest use; informal public input on the request for at tion for any office shall be increased or de- (B) encourage private investment through- least 15 days prior to making a finding based creased by more than 7 percent by all such out the forest biomass supply chain, includ- on the request. The Administrator shall transfers: Provided further, That notice of ing in— make the request and accompanying infor- any change in funding greater than 7 percent (i) working forests; mation available by electronic means, in- shall be submitted for approval to the House (ii) harvesting operations; cluding on the official public Internet Web and Senate Committees on Appropriations: (iii) forest improvement operations; site of the Environmental Protection Agen- Provided further, That not to exceed $60,000 (iv) forest bioenergy production; cy. shall be for allocation within the Depart- (v) wood products manufacturing; or (d) This section shall be applied in a man- ment for official reception and representa- (vi) paper manufacturing; ner consistent with United States obliga- tion expenses as the Secretary may deter- (C) encourage forest management to im- tions under international agreements. mine: Provided further, That notwithstanding prove forest health; and (e) The Administrator may retain up to any other provision of law, excluding fees au- (D) recognize State initiatives to produce 0.25 percent of the funds appropriated in this thorized in Public Law 107–71, there may be and use forest biomass. Act for the Clean and Drinking Water State credited to this appropriation up to $2,500,000 in funds received in user fees: Provided fur- Revolving Funds for carrying out the provi- SMALL REMOTE INCINERATORS sions described in subsection (a)(1) for man- ther, That none of the funds provided in this agement and oversight of the requirements SEC. 428. None of the funds made available Act shall be available for the position of As- of this section. in this Act may be used to implement or en- sistant Secretary for Public Affairs. force the regulation issued on March 21, 2011 MIDWAY ISLAND RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY at 40 CFR part 60 subparts CCCC and DDDD For necessary expenses related to the Of- SEC. 423. None of the funds made available with respect to units in the State of Alaska by this Act may be used to destroy any fice of the Assistant Secretary for Research that are defined as ‘‘small, remote inciner- and Technology, $8,000,000, of which $2,218,000 buildings or structures on Midway Island ator’’ units in those regulations and, until a that have been recommended by the United shall remain available until September 30, subsequent regulation is issued, the Admin- 2022: Provided, That there may be credited to States Navy for inclusion in the National istrator shall implement the law and regula- Register of Historic Places (54 U.S.C. 302101). this appropriation, to be available until ex- tions in effect prior to such date. pended, funds received from States, counties, JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER REAUTHORIZATION CLARIFICATION OF EXEMPTIONS municipalities, other public authorities, and SEC. 424. Section 13 of the John F. Kennedy private sources for expenses incurred for Center Act (20 U.S.C. 76r) is amended by SEC. 429. None of the funds made available training: Provided further, That any reference striking subsections (a) and (b) and inserting in this Act may be used to require a permit in law, regulation, judicial proceedings, or the following: for the discharge of dredged or fill material elsewhere to the Research and Innovative ‘‘(a) MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND SECU- under the Federal Water Pollution Control Technology Administration shall continue to RITY.—There is authorized to be appropriated Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.) for the activities be deemed to be a reference to the Office of to the Board to carry out section 4(a)(1)(H), identified in subparagraphs (A) and (C) of the Assistant Secretary for Research and $25,690,000 for fiscal year 2020. section 404(f)(1) of the Act (33 U.S.C. Technology of the Department of Transpor- ‘‘(b) CAPITAL PROJECTS.—There is author- 1344(f)(1)(A), (C)). tation: Provided further, That of the amount ized to be appropriated to the Board to carry This division may be cited as the ‘‘Depart- made available under this heading, $1,000,000 out subparagraphs (F) and (G) of section ment of the Interior, Environment, and Re- shall be to establish an emergency planning 4(a)(1), $17,600,000 for fiscal year 2020.’’. lated Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020’’. transportation data initiative to conduct re- LOCAL COOPERATOR TRAINING AGREEMENTS AND search and develop models for data integra- TRANSFERS OF EXCESS EQUIPMENT AND SUP- DIVISION D—TRANSPORTATION, AND tion of geo-located weather and roadways in- PLIES FOR WILDFIRES HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, formation for emergency and other severe AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIA- SEC. 425. The Secretary of the Interior is weather conditions to improve public safety TIONS ACT, 2020 authorized to enter into grants and coopera- and emergency evacuation and response ca- tive agreements with volunteer fire depart- The following sums are appropriated, out pabilities. ments, rural fire departments, rangeland fire of any money in the Treasury not otherwise NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS protection associations, and similar organi- appropriated, for the Departments of Trans- For capital investments in surface trans- zations to provide for wildland fire training portation, and Housing and Urban Develop- portation infrastructure, $1,000,000,000, to re- and equipment, including supplies and com- ment, and related agencies for the fiscal year main available through September 30, 2022: munication devices. Notwithstanding 121(c) ending September 30, 2020, and for other pur- Provided, That the Secretary of Transpor- of title 40, United States Code, or section 521 poses, namely: tation shall distribute funds provided under

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00090 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.028 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6021 this heading as discretionary grants to be the selection criteria from the fiscal year partment of Transportation: Provided further, awarded to a State, local government, tran- 2017 Notice of Funding Opportunity: Provided That the above limitation on operating ex- sit agency, port authority, or a collaboration further, That, notwithstanding the previous penses shall not apply to non-DOT entities: among such entities on a competitive basis proviso, the Secretary shall not use the Fed- Provided further, That no funds appropriated for projects that will have a significant local eral share or an applicant’s ability to gen- in this Act to an agency of the Department or regional impact: Provided further, That erate non-Federal revenue as a selection cri- shall be transferred to the Working Capital projects eligible for funding provided under teria in awarding projects: Provided further, Fund without majority approval of the this heading shall include, but not be limited That the Secretary shall issue the Notice of Working Capital Fund Steering Committee to, highway or bridge projects eligible under Funding Opportunity no later than 60 days and approval of the Secretary: Provided fur- title 23, United States Code; public transpor- after enactment of this Act: Provided further, ther, That no assessments may be levied tation projects eligible under chapter 53 of That such Notice of Funding Opportunity against any program, budget activity, sub- title 49, United States Code; passenger and shall require application submissions 90 days activity or project funded by this Act unless freight rail transportation projects; port in- after the publishing of such Notice: Provided notice of such assessments and the basis frastructure investments (including inland further, That of the applications submitted therefor are presented to the House and Sen- port infrastructure and land ports of entry); under the previous two provisos, the Sec- ate Committees on Appropriations and are and projects investing in surface transpor- retary shall make grants no later than 270 approved by such Committees. tation facilities that are located on tribal days after enactment of this Act in such SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS land and for which title or maintenance re- amounts that the Secretary determines. UTILIZATION AND OUTREACH sponsibility is vested in the Federal Govern- NATIONAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION AND ment: Provided further, That of the amount For necessary expenses for small and dis- INNOVATIVE FINANCE BUREAU made available under this heading, the Sec- advantaged business utilization and outreach retary may use an amount not to exceed For necessary expenses of the National activities, $3,488,000, to remain available $15,000,000 for the planning, preparation or Surface Transportation and Innovative Fi- until September 30, 2021: Provided, That not- design of projects eligible for funding under nance Bureau as authorized by 49 U.S.C. 116, withstanding 49 U.S.C. 332, these funds may this heading: Provided further, That grants $5,000,000, to remain available until ex- be used for business opportunities related to awarded under the previous proviso shall not pended: Provided, That the Secretary shall any mode of transportation. be subject to a minimum grant size: Provided notify the House and Senate Committees on PAYMENTS TO AIR CARRIERS Appropriations no less than 15 days prior to further, That the Secretary may use up to 20 (AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND) exercising the transfer authority granted percent of the funds made available under In addition to funds made available from this heading for the purpose of paying the under section 116(h) of title 49, United States Code. any other source to carry out the essential subsidy and administrative costs of projects air service program under 49 U.S.C. 41731 eligible for Federal credit assistance under FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CAPITAL through 41742, $162,000,000, to be derived from chapter 6 of title 23, United States Code, or For necessary expenses for upgrading and the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to re- sections 501 through 504 of the Railroad Revi- enhancing the Department of Transpor- main available until expended: Provided, talization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 tation’s financial systems and re-engineering That in determining between or among car- (Public Law 94–210), as amended, if the Sec- business processes, $2,000,000, to remain riers competing to provide service to a com- retary finds that such use of the funds would available through September 30, 2021. munity, the Secretary may consider the rel- advance the purposes of this paragraph: Pro- CYBER SECURITY INITIATIVES ative subsidy requirements of the carriers: vided further, That in distributing funds pro- For necessary expenses for cyber security Provided further, That basic essential air vided under this heading, the Secretary shall service minimum requirements shall not in- take such measures so as to ensure an equi- initiatives, including necessary upgrades to clude the 15-passenger capacity requirement table geographic distribution of funds, an ap- wide area network and information tech- under section 41732(b)(3) of title 49, United propriate balance in addressing the needs of nology infrastructure, improvement of net- States Code: Provided further, That none of urban and rural areas, and the investment in work perimeter controls and identity man- the funds in this Act or any other Act shall a variety of transportation modes: Provided agement, testing and assessment of informa- be used to enter into a new contract with a further, That a grant funded under this head- tion technology against business, security, community located less than 40 miles from ing shall be not less than $5,000,000 and not and other requirements, implementation of the nearest small hub airport before the Sec- greater than $25,000,000: Provided further, Federal cyber security initiatives and infor- retary has negotiated with the community That not more than 10 percent of the funds mation infrastructure enhancements, and over a local cost share: , That made available under this heading may be implementation of enhanced security con- Provided further awarded to projects in a single State: Pro- trols on network devices, $15,000,000, to re- amounts authorized to be distributed for the vided further, That the Federal share of the main available through September 30, 2021. essential air service program under section 41742(b) of title 49, United States Code, shall costs for which an expenditure is made under OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS be made available immediately from this heading shall be, at the option of the re- For necessary expenses of the Office of amounts otherwise provided to the Adminis- cipient, up to 80 percent: Provided further, Civil Rights, $9,470,000. That the Secretary shall give priority to trator of the Federal Aviation Administra- TRANSPORTATION PLANNING, RESEARCH, AND projects that require a contribution of Fed- tion: Provided further, That the Adminis- DEVELOPMENT eral funds in order to complete an overall fi- trator may reimburse such amounts from nancing package: Provided further, That not For necessary expenses for conducting fees credited to the account established less than 30 percent of the funds provided transportation planning, research, systems under section 45303 of title 49, United States under this heading shall be for projects lo- development, development activities, and Code. cated in rural areas: Provided further, That making grants, $7,879,000, to remain avail- ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS—OFFICE OF THE for projects located in a rural area, the min- able until expended: Provided, That of such SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION amount, $1,000,000 shall be for necessary ex- imum grant size shall be $1,000,000 and the SEC. 101. None of the funds made available penses of the Interagency Infrastructure Per- Secretary may increase the Federal share of in this Act to the Department of Transpor- mitting Improvement Center (IIPIC): Pro- costs above 80 percent: Provided further, That tation may be obligated for the Office of the vided further, That there may be transferred projects conducted using funds provided Secretary of Transportation to approve as- to this appropriation, to remain available under this heading must comply with the re- sessments or reimbursable agreements per- until expended, amounts transferred from quirements of subchapter IV of chapter 31 of taining to funds appropriated to the modal other Federal agencies for expenses incurred title 40, United States Code: Provided further, administrations in this Act, except for ac- under this heading for IIPIC activities not That the Secretary shall conduct a new com- tivities underway on the date of enactment related to transportation infrastructure: Pro- petition to select the grants and credit as- of this Act, unless such assessments or vided further, That the tools and analysis de- sistance awarded under this heading: Pro- agreements have completed the normal re- veloped by the IIPIC shall be available to vided further, That the Secretary may retain programming process for Congressional noti- other Federal agencies for the permitting up to three percent of the funds provided fication. and review of major infrastructure projects under this heading, and may transfer por- SEC. 102. The Secretary shall post on the tions of those funds to the Administrators of not related to transportation only to the ex- Web site of the Department of Transpor- the Federal Highway Administration, the tent that other Federal agencies provide tation a schedule of all meetings of the Federal Transit Administration, the Federal funding to the Department as provided for Council on Credit and Finance, including the Railroad Administration, and the Maritime under the previous proviso. agenda for each meeting, and require the Administration to fund the award and over- WORKING CAPITAL FUND Council on Credit and Finance to record the sight of grants and credit assistance made For necessary expenses for operating costs decisions and actions of each meeting. under the National Infrastructure Invest- and capital outlays of the Working Capital SEC. 103. In addition to authority provided ments program: Provided further, That none Fund, not to exceed $319,793,000, shall be paid by section 327 of title 49, United States Code, of the funds provided in the previous proviso from appropriations made available to the the Department’s Working Capital Fund is may be used to hire additional personnel: Department of Transportation: Provided, hereby authorized to provide partial or full Provided further, That the Secretary shall That such services shall be provided on a payments in advance and accept subsequent consider and award projects based solely on competitive basis to entities within the De- reimbursements from all Federal agencies

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00091 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.028 S22OCPT1 S6022 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 from available funds for transit benefit dis- certification staff in a format similar to the mit to the Congress an investment plan for tribution services that are necessary to one utilized for the controller staffing plan, the Federal Aviation Administration which carry out the Federal transit pass transpor- including stated attrition estimates and nu- includes funding for each budget line item tation fringe benefit program under Execu- merical hiring goals by fiscal year: Provided for fiscal years 2021 through 2025, with total tive Order No. 13150 and section 3049 of Pub- further, That the amount herein appropriated funding for each year of the plan constrained lic Law 109–59: Provided, That the Depart- shall be reduced by $100,000 per day for each to the funding targets for those years as esti- ment shall maintain a reasonable operating day after March 31 that such report has not mated and approved by the Office of Manage- reserve in the Working Capital Fund, to be been submitted to Congress: Provided further, ment and Budget. expended in advance to provide uninter- That funds may be used to enter into a grant RESEARCH, ENGINEERING, AND DEVELOPMENT rupted transit benefits to Government em- agreement with a nonprofit standard-setting ployees: Provided further, That such reserve organization to assist in the development of (AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND) will not exceed one month of benefits pay- aviation safety standards: Provided further, For necessary expenses, not otherwise pro- able and may be used only for the purpose of That none of the funds in this Act shall be vided for, for research, engineering, and de- providing for the continuation of transit available for new applicants for the second velopment, as authorized under part A of benefits: Provided further, That the Working career training program: Provided further, subtitle VII of title 49, United States Code, Capital Fund will be fully reimbursed by That none of the funds in this Act shall be including construction of experimental fa- each customer agency from available funds available for the Federal Aviation Adminis- cilities and acquisition of necessary sites by for the actual cost of the transit benefit. tration to finalize or implement any regula- lease or grant, $194,230,000, to be derived from SEC. 104. None of the funds in this Act may tion that would promulgate new aviation the Airport and Airway Trust Fund and to be obligated or expended for retention or user fees not specifically authorized by law remain available until September 30, 2022: senior executive bonuses for an employee of after the date of the enactment of this Act: Provided, That there may be credited to this the Department of Transportation without Provided further, That there may be credited appropriation as offsetting collections, funds the prior written approval of the Assistant to this appropriation, as offsetting collec- received from States, counties, municipali- Secretary for Administration. tions, funds received from States, counties, ties, other public authorities, and private FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION municipalities, foreign authorities, other sources, which shall be available for ex- OPERATIONS public authorities, and private sources for penses incurred for research, engineering, expenses incurred in the provision of agency and development: Provided further, That (AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND) services, including receipts for the mainte- funds made available under this heading For necessary expenses of the Federal nance and operation of air navigation facili- shall be used in accordance with the report Aviation Administration, not otherwise pro- ties, and for issuance, renewal or modifica- accompanying this Act: Provided further, vided for, including operations and research tion of certificates, including airman, air- That not to exceed 10 percent of any funding activities related to commercial space trans- craft, and repair station certificates, or for level specified under this heading in the re- portation, administrative expenses for re- tests related thereto, or for processing major port accompanying this Act may be trans- search and development, establishment of repair or alteration forms: Provided further, ferred to any other funding level specified air navigation facilities, the operation (in- That of the funds appropriated under this under this heading in the report accom- cluding leasing) and maintenance of aircraft, heading, not less than $170,000,000 shall be panying this Act: Provided further, That no subsidizing the cost of aeronautical charts used to fund direct operations of the current transfer may increase or decrease any fund- and maps sold to the public, the lease or pur- air traffic control towers in the contract ing level by more than 10 percent: Provided chase of passenger motor vehicles for re- tower program, including the contract tower further, That any transfer in excess of 10 per- placement only, in addition to amounts cost share program, and any airport that is cent shall be treated as a reprogramming of made available by Public Law 115–254, currently qualified or that will qualify for funds under section 405 of this Act and shall $10,540,511,000, to remain available until Sep- the program during the fiscal year: Provided not be available for obligation or expendi- tember 30, 2021, of which $10,540,511,000 shall further, That none of the funds in this Act for ture except in compliance with the proce- be derived from the Airport and Airway aeronautical charting and cartography are dures set forth in that section. Trust Fund: Provided, That of the sums ap- available for activities conducted by, or co- propriated under this heading— GRANTS-IN-AID FOR AIRPORTS ordinated through, the Working Capital (1) $1,359,607,000 shall be available for avia- (LIQUIDATION OF CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION) Fund: Provided further, That none of the tion safety activities; funds appropriated or otherwise made avail- (LIMITATION ON OBLIGATIONS) (2) $7,925,734,000 shall be available for air able by this Act or any other Act may be (AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND) traffic organization activities; used to eliminate the Contract Weather Ob- (3) $26,040,000 shall be available for com- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) servers program at any airport. mercial space transportation activities; For liquidation of obligations incurred for (4) $800,646,000 shall be available for finance FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT grants-in-aid for airport planning and devel- and management activities; (AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND) opment, and noise compatibility planning (5) $61,538,000 shall be available for For necessary expenses, not otherwise pro- and programs as authorized under sub- NextGen and operations planning activities; vided for, for acquisition, establishment, chapter I of chapter 471 and subchapter I of (6) $118,642,000 shall be available for secu- technical support services, improvement by chapter 475 of title 49, United States Code, rity and hazardous materials safety; and contract or purchase, and hire of national and under other law authorizing such obliga- (7) $248,304,000 shall be available for staff airspace systems and experimental facilities tions; for procurement, installation, and offices: and equipment, as authorized under part A of commissioning of runway incursion preven- Provided, That not to exceed 5 percent of any subtitle VII of title 49, United States Code, tion devices and systems at airports of such budget activity, except for aviation safety including initial acquisition of necessary title; for grants authorized under section budget activity, may be transferred to any sites by lease or grant; engineering and serv- 41743 of title 49, United States Code; and for budget activity under this heading: Provided ice testing, including construction of test fa- inspection activities and administration of further, That no transfer may increase or de- cilities and acquisition of necessary sites by airport safety programs, including those re- crease any appropriation by more than 5 per- lease or grant; construction and furnishing lated to airport operating certificates under cent: Provided further, That any transfer in of quarters and related accommodations for section 44706 of title 49, United States Code, excess of 5 percent shall be treated as a re- officers and employees of the Federal Avia- $3,000,000,000, to be derived from the Airport programming of funds under section 405 of tion Administration stationed at remote lo- and Airway Trust Fund and to remain avail- this Act and shall not be available for obliga- calities where such accommodations are not able until expended: Provided, That none of tion or expenditure except in compliance available; and the purchase, lease, or trans- the funds under this heading shall be avail- with the procedures set forth in that section: fer of aircraft from funds available under able for the planning or execution of pro- Provided further, That not later than March this heading, including aircraft for aviation grams the obligations for which are in excess 31 of each fiscal year hereafter, the Adminis- regulation and certification; to be derived of $3,350,000,000 in fiscal year 2020, notwith- trator of the Federal Aviation Administra- from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, standing section 47117(g) of title 49, United tion shall transmit to Congress an annual $3,153,801,000, of which $514,730,000 shall re- States Code: Provided further, That none of update to the report submitted to Congress main available until September 30, 2021, the funds under this heading shall be avail- in December 2004 pursuant to section 221 of $2,518,544,000 shall remain available until able for the replacement of baggage con- Public Law 108–176: Provided further, That the September 30, 2022, and $120,527,000 shall re- veyor systems, reconfiguration of terminal amount herein appropriated shall be reduced main available until expended: Provided, baggage areas, or other airport improve- by $100,000 for each day after March 31 that That there may be credited to this appro- ments that are necessary to install bulk ex- such report has not been submitted to the priation funds received from States, coun- plosive detection systems: Provided further, Congress: Provided further, That not later ties, municipalities, other public authorities, That notwithstanding section 47109(a) of than March 31 of each fiscal year hereafter, and private sources, for expenses incurred in title 49, United States Code, the Govern- the Administrator shall transmit to Con- the establishment, improvement, and mod- ment’s share of allowable project costs under gress a companion report that describes a ernization of national airspace systems: Pro- paragraph (2) for subgrants or paragraph (3) comprehensive strategy for staffing, hiring, vided further, That no later than March 31, of that section shall be 95 percent for a and training flight standards and aircraft the Secretary of Transportation shall trans- project at other than a large or medium hub

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00092 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.028 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6023 airport that is a successive phase of a multi- be credited to the appropriation current at be obligated for necessary expenses for ad- phased construction project for which the the time of collection, to be merged with and ministration and operation of the Federal project sponsor received a grant in fiscal available for the same purposes of such ap- Highway Administration. In addition, year 2011 for the construction project: Pro- propriation. $3,248,000 shall be transferred to the Appa- vided further, That notwithstanding any SEC. 114. None of the funds in this Act shall lachian Regional Commission in accordance other provision of law, of funds limited under be available for paying premium pay under with section 104(a) of title 23, United States this heading, not more than $113,000,000 shall section 5546(a) of title 5, United States Code, Code. be available for administration, not less than to any Federal Aviation Administration em- FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAYS $15,000,000 shall be available for the Airport ployee unless such employee actually per- (LIMITATION ON OBLIGATIONS) Cooperative Research Program, not less than formed work during the time corresponding $39,224,000 shall be available for Airport to such premium pay. (HIGHWAY TRUST FUND) Technology Research, and $10,000,000, to re- SEC. 115. None of the funds in this Act may Funds available for the implementation or main available until expended, shall be be obligated or expended for an employee of execution of Federal-aid highway and high- available and transferred to ‘‘Office of the the Federal Aviation Administration to pur- way safety construction programs author- Secretary, Salaries and Expenses’’ to carry chase a store gift card or gift certificate ized under titles 23 and 49, United States out the Small Community Air Service Devel- through use of a Government-issued credit Code, and the provisions of the Fixing Amer- opment Program: Provided further, That in card. ica’s Surface Transportation Act shall not addition to airports eligible under section SEC. 116. Notwithstanding any other provi- exceed total obligations of $46,365,092,000 for 41743 of title 49, United States Code, such sion of law, none of the funds made available fiscal year 2020: Provided, That the Secretary program may include the participation of an under this Act or any prior Act may be used may collect and spend fees, as authorized by airport that serves a community or consor- to implement or to continue to implement title 23, United States Code, to cover the tium that is not larger than a small hub air- any limitation on the ability of any owner or costs of services of expert firms, including port, according to FAA hub classifications operator of a private aircraft to obtain, upon counsel, in the field of municipal and project effective at the time the Office of the Sec- a request to the Administrator of the Fed- finance to assist in the underwriting and retary issues a request for proposals. eral Aviation Administration, a blocking of servicing of Federal credit instruments and GRANTS-IN-AID FOR AIRPORTS that owner’s or operator’s aircraft registra- all or a portion of the costs to the Federal For an additional amount for ‘‘Grants-In- tion number from any display of the Federal Government of servicing such credit instru- Aid for Airports’’, to enable the Secretary of Aviation Administration’s Aircraft Situa- ments: Provided further, That such fees are Transportation to make grants for projects tional Display to Industry data that is made available until expended to pay for such as authorized by subchapter 1 of chapter 471 available to the public, except data made costs: Provided further, That such amounts and subchapter 1 of chapter 475 of title 49, available to a Government agency, for the are in addition to administrative expenses United States Code, $450,000,000, to remain noncommercial flights of that owner or oper- that are also available for such purpose, and available through September 30, 2022: Pro- ator. are not subject to any obligation limitation vided, That amounts made available under SEC. 117. None of the funds in this Act shall or the limitation on administrative expenses this heading shall be derived from the gen- be available for salaries and expenses of under section 608 of title 23, United States eral fund, and such funds shall not be subject more than nine political and Presidential ap- Code. to apportionment formulas, special appor- pointees in the Federal Aviation Administra- (LIQUIDATION OF CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION) tionment categories, or minimum percent- tion. (HIGHWAY TRUST FUND) ages under chapter 471: Provided further, That SEC. 118. None of the funds made available the Secretary shall distribute funds provided under this Act may be used to increase fees For the payment of obligations incurred in under this heading as discretionary grants to pursuant to section 44721 of title 49, United carrying out Federal-aid highway and high- airports: Provided further, That the amount States Code, until the Federal Aviation Ad- way safety construction programs author- made available under this heading shall not ministration provides to the House and Sen- ized under title 23, United States Code, be subject to any limitation on obligations ate Committees on Appropriations a report $47,104,092,000 derived from the Highway for the Grants-in-Aid for Airports program that justifies all fees related to aeronautical Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Ac- set forth in any Act: Provided further, That navigation products and explains how such count), to remain available until expended. the Administrator of the Federal Aviation fees are consistent with Executive Order HIGHWAY INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMS Administration may retain up to 0.5 percent 13642. of the funds provided under this heading to There is hereby appropriated to the Sec- SEC. 119. None of the funds in this Act may retary of Transportation $2,700,000,000: Pro- fund the award and oversight by the Admin- be used to close a regional operations center istrator of grants made under this heading. vided, That the amounts made available of the Federal Aviation Administration or under this heading shall be derived from the ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS—FEDERAL reduce its services unless the Administrator general fund, shall be in addition to any AVIATION ADMINISTRATION notifies the House and Senate Committees funds provided for fiscal year 2020 in this or SEC. 110. None of the funds in this Act may on Appropriations not less than 90 full busi- any other Act for: (1) ‘‘Federal-aid High- be used to compensate in excess of 600 tech- ness days in advance. ways’’ under chapter 1 of title 23, United nical staff-years under the federally funded SEC. 119A. None of the funds appropriated States Code; or (2) the Appalachian Develop- research and development center contract or limited by this Act may be used to change ment Highway System as authorized under between the Federal Aviation Administra- weight restrictions or prior permission rules section 1069(y) of Public Law 102–240, and tion and the Center for Advanced Aviation at Teterboro airport in Teterboro, New Jer- shall not affect the distribution or amount of Systems Development during fiscal year sey. funds provided in any other Act: Provided 2020. SEC. 119B. None of the funds provided under further, That section 1101(b) of Public Law SEC. 111. None of the funds in this Act shall this Act may be used by the Administrator 114–94 shall apply to funds made available be used to pursue or adopt guidelines or reg- of the Federal Aviation Administration to under this heading: Provided further, That of ulations requiring airport sponsors to pro- withhold from consideration and approval the funds made available under this heading, vide to the Federal Aviation Administration any new application for participation in the $1,250,000,000 shall be set aside for activities without cost building construction, mainte- Contract Tower Program, or for reevaluation eligible under section 133(b)(1)(A) of title 23, nance, utilities and expenses, or space in air- of Cost-share Program participants as long port sponsor-owned buildings for services re- United States Code, and for the elimination as the Federal Aviation Administration has of hazards and the installation of protective lating to air traffic control, air navigation, received an application from the airport, and or weather reporting: Provided, That the pro- devices at railway-highway crossings, as long as the Administrator determines $100,000,000 shall be set aside for the nation- hibition of funds in this section does not such tower is eligible using the factors set apply to negotiations between the agency ally significant Federal lands and tribal forth in Federal Aviation Administration projects program under section 1123 of the and airport sponsors to achieve agreement published establishment criteria. on ‘‘below-market’’ rates for these items or Fixing America’s Surface Transportation SEC. 119C. None of the funds made avail- (FAST) Act (Public Law 114–94), $1,250,000,000 to grant assurances that require airport able by this Act may be used to close, con- sponsors to provide land without cost to the shall be set aside for a bridge replacement solidate, or re-designate any field or regional and rehabilitation program for qualifying Federal Aviation Administration for air traf- airports division office unless the Adminis- fic control facilities. States, and $100,000,000 shall be set aside for trator submits a request for the reprogram- SEC. 112. The Administrator of the Federal necessary expenses for construction of the Aviation Administration may reimburse ming of funds under section 405 of this Act. Appalachian Development Highway System amounts made available to satisfy 49 U.S.C. FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION as authorized under section 1069(y) of Public 41742(a)(1) from fees credited under 49 U.S.C. LIMITATION ON ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Law 102–240: Provided further, That for the purposes of funds made available under this 45303 and any amount remaining in such ac- (HIGHWAY TRUST FUND) count at the close of that fiscal year may be heading for activities eligible under section made available to satisfy section 41742(a)(1) (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) 133(b)(1)(A) of title 23, United States Code, for the subsequent fiscal year. Not to exceed $453,549,689, together with and for the elimination of hazards and the SEC. 113. Amounts collected under section advances and reimbursements received by installation of protective devices at railway- 40113(e) of title 49, United States Code, shall the Federal Highway Administration, shall highway crossings, the term ‘‘State’’ means

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Code; activities eligible under section 133(b)(1)(A) ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS—FEDERAL (2) section 147 of the Surface Transpor- of title 23, United States Code, and for the HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION tation Assistance Act of 1978 (23 U.S.C. 144 elimination of hazards and the installation SEC. 120. (a) For fiscal year 2020, the Sec- note; 92 Stat. 2714); of protective devices at railway-highway retary of Transportation shall— (3) section 9 of the Federal-Aid Highway crossings, shall be apportioned to the States (1) not distribute from the obligation limi- Act of 1981 (95 Stat. 1701); in the same ratio as the obligation limita- tation for Federal-aid highways— (4) subsections (b) and (j) of section 131 of tion for fiscal year 2020 is distributed among (A) amounts authorized for administrative the Surface Transportation Assistance Act the States in section 120(a)(5) of this Act: expenses and programs by section 104(a) of of 1982 (96 Stat. 2119); Provided further, That the funds made avail- title 23, United States Code; and (5) subsections (b) and (c) of section 149 of able under this heading for the nationally (B) amounts authorized for the Bureau of the Surface Transportation and Uniform Re- significant Federal lands and tribal projects Transportation Statistics; location Assistance Act of 1987 (101 Stat. 198); program under section 1123 of the FAST Act (2) not distribute an amount from the obli- (6) sections 1103 through 1108 of the Inter- shall remain available through September gation limitation for Federal-aid highways modal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act 30, 2023: Provided further, That for the pur- that is equal to the unobligated balance of of 1991 (105 Stat. 2027); poses of funds made available under this amounts— (7) section 157 of title 23, United States heading for a bridge replacement and reha- (A) made available from the Highway Code (as in effect on June 8, 1998); bilitation program, the term ‘‘qualifying Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Ac- (8) section 105 of title 23, United States State’’ means any of the 50 States with a count) for Federal-aid highway and highway Code (as in effect for fiscal years 1998 population of less than 5,000,000 and in which safety construction programs for previous through 2004, but only in an amount equal to less than 65 percent of National Highway fiscal years the funds for which are allocated $639,000,000 for each of those fiscal years); System bridges are classified as in good con- by the Secretary (or apportioned by the Sec- (9) Federal-aid highway programs for dition: Provided further, That the Secretary retary under sections 202 or 204 of title 23, which obligation authority was made avail- shall distribute funds made available under United States Code); and able under the Transportation Equity Act this heading for a bridge replacement and re- (B) for which obligation limitation was for the 21st Century (112 Stat. 107) or subse- habilitation program to each qualifying provided in a previous fiscal year; quent Acts for multiple years or to remain State by the proportion that the percentage (3) determine the proportion that— available until expended, but only to the ex- of National Highway System bridges not (A) the obligation limitation for Federal- tent that the obligation authority has not classified as in good condition in such quali- aid highways, less the aggregate of amounts lapsed or been used; fying State bears to the sum of the percent- not distributed under paragraphs (1) and (2) (10) section 105 of title 23, United States ages of National Highway System bridges of this subsection; bears to Code (as in effect for fiscal years 2005 not classified as in good condition in all (B) the total of the sums authorized to be through 2012, but only in an amount equal to qualifying States: Provided further, That the appropriated for the Federal-aid highway $639,000,000 for each of those fiscal years); funds made available under this heading for and highway safety construction programs (11) section 1603 of SAFETEA–LU (23 U.S.C. a bridge replacement and rehabilitation pro- (other than sums authorized to be appro- 118 note; 119 Stat. 1248), to the extent that gram shall be used for highway bridge re- priated for provisions of law described in funds obligated in accordance with that sec- placement or rehabilitation projects on pub- paragraphs (1) through (11) of subsection (b) tion were not subject to a limitation on obli- lic roads: Provided further, That for purposes and sums authorized to be appropriated for gations at the time at which the funds were of this heading for the bridge replacement section 119 of title 23, United States Code, initially made available for obligation; and and rehabilitation program, the Secretary equal to the amount referred to in sub- (12) section 119 of title 23, United States shall (1) calculate population based on the section (b)(12) for such fiscal year), less the Code (but, for each of fiscal years 2013 latest available data from the decennial cen- aggregate of the amounts not distributed through 2020, only in an amount equal to sus conducted under section 141(a) of title 13, under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this sub- $639,000,000). United States Code, and (2) calculate the per- section; (c) REDISTRIBUTION OF UNUSED OBLIGATION centages of bridges not classified as in good (4) distribute the obligation limitation for AUTHORITY.—Notwithstanding subsection (a), condition based on the National Bridge In- Federal-aid highways, less the aggregate the Secretary shall, after August 1 of such ventory as of December 31, 2018: Provided fur- amounts not distributed under paragraphs fiscal year— ther, That funds made available under this (1) and (2), for each of the programs (other (1) revise a distribution of the obligation heading for construction of the Appalachian than programs to which paragraph (1) ap- limitation made available under subsection Development Highway System shall remain plies) that are allocated by the Secretary (a) if an amount distributed cannot be obli- available until expended: Provided further, under the Fixing America’s Surface Trans- gated during that fiscal year; and That a project carried out with funds made portation Act and title 23, United States (2) redistribute sufficient amounts to those available under this heading for construction Code, or apportioned by the Secretary under States able to obligate amounts in addition of the Appalachian Development Highway sections 202 or 204 of that title, by multi- to those previously distributed during that System shall be carried out in the same plying— fiscal year, giving priority to those States manner as a project under section 14501 of (A) the proportion determined under para- having large unobligated balances of funds title 40, United States Code: Provided further, graph (3); by apportioned under sections 144 (as in effect

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on the day before the date of enactment of of the House of Representatives: Provided, FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY Public Law 112–141) and 104 of title 23, United That such notification shall include, but not ADMINISTRATION States Code. be limited to, the name of the project spon- MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY OPERATIONS AND (d) APPLICABILITY OF OBLIGATION LIMITA- sor; a description of the project; whether PROGRAMS TIONS TO TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PRO- credit assistance will be provided as a direct (LIQUIDATION OF CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION) GRAMS.— loan, loan guarantee, or line of credit; and (LIMITATION ON OBLIGATIONS) (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in the amount of credit assistance. paragraph (2), the obligation limitation for (HIGHWAY TRUST FUND) Federal-aid highways shall apply to contract SEC. 124. None of the funds provided in this Act may be used to make a grant for a For payment of obligations incurred in the authority for transportation research pro- implementation, execution and administra- project under section 117 of title 23, United grams carried out under— tion of motor carrier safety operations and States Code, unless the Secretary, at least 60 (A) chapter 5 of title 23, United States programs pursuant to section 31110 of title days before making a grant under that sec- Code; and 49, United States Code, as amended by the tion, provides written notification to the (B) title VI of the Fixing America’s Sur- Fixing America’s Surface Transportation face Transportation Act. House and Senate Committees on Appropria- Act, $288,000,000, to be derived from the High- (2) EXCEPTION.—Obligation authority made tions of the proposed grant, including an way Trust Fund (other than the Mass Tran- available under paragraph (1) shall— evaluation and justification for the project sit Account), together with advances and re- (A) remain available for a period of 4 fiscal and the amount of the proposed grant award: imbursements received by the Federal Motor years; and Provided, That the written notification re- Carrier Safety Administration, the sum of (B) be in addition to the amount of any quired in the previous proviso shall be made which shall remain available until expended: limitation imposed on obligations for Fed- no later than 180 days after enactment of Provided, That funds available for implemen- eral-aid highway and highway safety con- this Act. tation, execution or administration of motor struction programs for future fiscal years. carrier safety operations and programs au- (e) REDISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN AUTHORIZED SEC. 125. (a) A State or territory, as defined thorized under title 49, United States Code, FUNDS.— in section 165 of title 23, United States Code, shall not exceed total obligations of (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 30 days may use for any project eligible under sec- $288,000,000 for ‘‘Motor Carrier Safety Oper- after the date of distribution of obligation tion 133(b) of title 23 or section 165 of title 23 ations and Programs’’ for fiscal year 2020, of limitation under subsection (a), the Sec- and located within the boundary of the State which $9,073,000, to remain available for obli- retary shall distribute to the States any or territory any earmarked amount, and any gation until September 30, 2022, is for the re- funds (excluding funds authorized for the associated obligation limitation: Provided, search and technology program, and of which program under section 202 of title 23, United That the Department of Transportation for $35,334,000, to remain available for obligation States Code) that— the State or territory for which the ear- until September 30, 2022, is for information (A) are authorized to be appropriated for marked amount was originally designated or management. such fiscal year for Federal-aid highway pro- directed notifies the Secretary of Transpor- grams; and tation of its intent to use its authority under MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY GRANTS (B) the Secretary determines will not be this section and submits a quarterly report (LIQUIDATION OF CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION) allocated to the States (or will not be appor- to the Secretary identifying the projects to (LIMITATION ON OBLIGATIONS) tioned to the States under section 204 of title which the funding would be applied: Provided (HIGHWAY TRUST FUND) 23, United States Code), and will not be further, That notwithstanding the original (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) available for obligation, for such fiscal year period of availability of funds to be obligated because of the imposition of any obligation under this section, such funds and associated For payment of obligations incurred in limitation for such fiscal year. obligation limitation shall remain available carrying out sections 31102, 31103, 31104, and (2) RATIO.—Funds shall be distributed 31313 of title 49, United States Code, as for obligation for a period of 3 fiscal years under paragraph (1) in the same proportion amended by the Fixing America’s Surface after the fiscal year in which the Secretary as the distribution of obligation authority Transportation Act, $391,135,561, to be de- of Transportation is notified: Provided fur- under subsection (a)(5). rived from the Highway Trust Fund (other ther, That the Federal share of the cost of a (3) AVAILABILITY.—Funds distributed to than the Mass Transit Account) and to re- each State under paragraph (1) shall be project carried out with funds made avail- main available until expended: Provided, available for any purpose described in sec- able under this section shall be the same as That funds available for the implementation tion 133(b) of title 23, United States Code. associated with the earmark. or execution of motor carrier safety pro- SEC. 121. Notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 3302, (b) In this section, the term ‘‘earmarked grams shall not exceed total obligations of funds received by the Bureau of Transpor- amount’’ means— $391,135,561 in fiscal year 2020 for ‘‘Motor Car- tation Statistics from the sale of data prod- (1) congressionally directed spending, as rier Safety Grants’’: Provided further, That of ucts, for necessary expenses incurred pursu- defined in rule XLIV of the Standing Rules the sums appropriated under this heading: ant to chapter 63 of title 49, United States of the Senate, identified in a prior law, re- (1) $308,700,000 shall be available for the Code, may be credited to the Federal-aid port, or joint explanatory statement, which motor carrier safety assistance program; highways account for the purpose of reim- was authorized to be appropriated or appro- (2) $33,200,000 shall be available for the bursing the Bureau for such expenses: Pro- priated more than 10 fiscal years prior to the commercial driver’s license program imple- vided, That such funds shall be subject to the current fiscal year, and administered by the mentation program; obligation limitation for Federal-aid high- Federal Highway Administration; or (3) $45,900,000 shall be available for the high way and highway safety construction pro- (2) a congressional earmark, as defined in priority activities program, of which grams. rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Rep- $1,000,000 is to be made available from prior SEC. 122. Not less than 15 days prior to resentatives, identified in a prior law, report, year unobligated contract authority pro- waiving, under his or her statutory author- or joint explanatory statement, which was vided for Motor Carrier Safety in the Trans- ity, any Buy America requirement for Fed- authorized to be appropriated or appro- portation Equity Act for the 21st Century eral-aid highways projects, the Secretary of priated more than 10 fiscal years prior to the (Public Law 105–178), SAFETEA–LU (Public Transportation shall make an informal pub- current fiscal year, and administered by the Law 109–59), or other appropriations or au- lic notice and comment opportunity on the Federal Highway Administration. thorization Acts; and intent to issue such waiver and the reasons (4) $3,335,561 shall be made available for (c) The authority under subsection (a) may therefor: Provided, That the Secretary shall commercial motor vehicle operators grants, provide an annual report to the House and be exercised only for those projects or activi- of which $2,335,561 is to be made available Senate Committees on Appropriations on ties that have obligated less than 10 percent from prior year unobligated contract author- any waivers granted under the Buy America of the amount made available for obligation ity provided for Motor Carrier Safety in the requirements. as of October 1 of the current fiscal year, and Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Cen- SEC. 123. None of the funds provided in this shall be applied to projects within the same tury (Public Law 105–178), SAFETEA–LU Act to the Department of Transportation general geographic area within 100 miles for (Public Law 109–59), or other appropriations may be used to provide credit assistance un- which the funding was designated, except or authorization Acts. less not less than 3 days before any applica- that a State or territory may apply such au- ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS—FEDERAL MOTOR tion approval to provide credit assistance thority to unexpended balances of funds from CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION under sections 603 and 604 of title 23, United projects or activities the State or territory States Code, the Secretary of Transportation SEC. 130. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety certifies have been closed and for which pay- provides notification in writing to the fol- Administration shall send notice of 49 CFR ments have been made under a final voucher. lowing committees: the House and Senate section 385.308 violations by certified mail, Committees on Appropriations; the Com- (d) The Secretary shall submit consoli- registered mail, or another manner of deliv- mittee on Environment and Public Works dated reports of the information provided by ery, which records the receipt of the notice and the Committee on Banking, Housing and the States and territories each quarter to by the persons responsible for the violations. Urban Affairs of the Senate; and the Com- the House and Senate Committees on Appro- SEC. 131. None of the funds appropriated or mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure priations. otherwise made available to the Department

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of Transportation by this Act or any other HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANTS tees pursuant to sections 501 through 504 of Act may be obligated or expended to imple- (LIQUIDATION OF CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION) the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 (Public Law 94–210), as ment, administer, or enforce the require- (LIMITATION ON OBLIGATIONS) ments of section 31137 of title 49, United amended, such authority shall exist as long (HIGHWAY TRUST FUND) States Code, or any regulation issued by the as any such direct loan or loan guarantee is Secretary pursuant to such section, with re- For payment of obligations incurred in outstanding. carrying out provisions of 23 U.S.C. 402, 404, spect to the use of electronic logging devices FEDERAL-STATE PARTNERSHIP FOR STATE OF and 405, and section 4001(a)(6) of the Fixing by operators of commercial motor vehicles, GOOD REPAIR America’s Surface Transportation Act, to re- as defined in section 31132(1) of such title, For necessary expenses related to Federal- main available until expended, $623,017,000, transporting livestock as defined in section State Partnership for State of Good Repair to be derived from the Highway Trust Fund 602 of the Emergency Livestock Feed Assist- Grants as authorized by section 24911 of title (other than the Mass Transit Account): Pro- ance Act of 1988 (7 U.S.C. 1471) or insects. 49, United States Code, $300,000,000, to remain vided, That none of the funds in this Act SEC. 132. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety available until expended: Provided, That the shall be available for the planning or execu- Administration shall update annual inspec- Secretary may withhold up to one percent of tion of programs for which the total obliga- tion regulations under Appendix G to sub- the amount provided under this heading for tions in fiscal year 2020 are in excess of chapter B of chapter III of title 49, Code of the costs of award and project management Federal Regulations, as recommended by $623,017,000 for programs authorized under 23 oversight of grants carried out under section GAO–19–264. U.S.C. 402, 404, and 405, and section 4001(a)(6) 24911 of title 49, United States Code: Provided of the Fixing America’s Surface Transpor- NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY further, That the Secretary shall issue the tation Act: Provided further, That of the ADMINISTRATION Notice of Funding Opportunity that encom- sums appropriated under this heading: passes previously unawarded funds provided OPERATIONS AND RESEARCH (1) $279,800,000 shall be for ‘‘Highway Safety For expenses necessary to discharge the under this heading in fiscal year 2019 by Pub- Programs’’ under 23 U.S.C. 402; lic Law 116–6 no later than 30 days after en- functions of the Secretary, $194,000,000: Pro- (2) $285,900,000 shall be for ‘‘National Pri- vided, That $178,501,000 shall be for traffic actment of this Act and announce the selec- ority Safety Programs’’ under 23 U.S.C. 405; tion of projects to receive awards for such and highway safety activities authorized (3) $30,500,000 shall be for the ‘‘High Visi- under chapter 301 and part C of subtitle VI of funds no later than 210 days after the enact- bility Enforcement Program’’ under 23 ment of this Act: , That the title 49, United States Code: Provided further, Provided further U.S.C. 404; and Secretary shall issue the Notice of Funding That $499,000 shall be for in-vehicle alcohol (4) $26,817,000 shall be for ‘‘Administrative Opportunity that encompasses funds pro- detection device research: Provided further, Expenses’’ under section 4001(a)(6) of the Fix- vided under this heading in this Act no later That $15,000,000 shall be for behavioral safety ing America’s Surface Transportation Act: than 270 days after enactment of this Act activities under section 403 of title 23, United Provided further, That none of these funds and announce the selection of projects to re- States Code, of which $6,000,000 shall be for shall be used for construction, rehabilita- ceive awards for such funds no later than 450 behavioral research on Automated Driving tion, or remodeling costs, or for office fur- days after the enactment of this Act. Systems and Advanced Driver Assistance nishings and fixtures for State, local, or pri- CONSOLIDATED RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE AND Systems and improving consumer responses vate buildings or structures: Provided further, SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS to safety recalls; $4,000,000 shall be for That not to exceed $500,000 of the funds made grants, pilot program activities, and innova- available for ‘‘National Priority Safety Pro- For necessary expenses related to Consoli- tive solutions to reduce impaired-driving fa- grams’’ under 23 U.S.C. 405 for ‘‘Impaired dated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Im- talities in collaboration with eligible enti- Driving Countermeasures’’ (as described in provements Grants, as authorized by section 22907 of title 49, United States Code, ties; and $5,000,000 shall be for grants, pilot subsection (d) of that section) shall be avail- $255,000,000, to remain available until ex- program activities, and innovative solutions able for technical assistance to the States: pended: Provided, That section 22905(f) of to evaluate driver behavior to technologies Provided further, That with respect to the title 49, United States Code, shall not apply that protect law enforcement, first respond- ‘‘Transfers’’ provision under 23 U.S.C. to projects for the implementation of posi- ers, roadside crews, and others while on the 405(a)(8), any amounts transferred to in- tive train control systems otherwise eligible job: Provided further, That the amounts in crease the amounts made available under under section 24407(c)(1) of title 49, United the previous proviso shall be in addition to section 402 shall include the obligation au- States Code: Provided further, That amounts any amounts made available under the head- thority for such amounts: Provided further, available under this heading for projects se- ing, ‘‘Operations and Research (Liquidation That the Administrator shall notify the of Contraction Authorization) (Limitation lected for commuter rail passenger transpor- House and Senate Committees on Appropria- tation may be transferred by the Secretary, on Obligations)’’ for carrying out the provi- tions of any exercise of the authority grant- sions of section 403 of title 23, United States after selection, to the appropriate agencies ed under the previous proviso or under 23 to be administered in accordance with chap- Code: Provided further, That of the amounts U.S.C. 405(a)(8) within 5 days. made available under this heading, $40,000,000 ter 53 of title 49, United States Code: Pro- ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS—NATIONAL , That the Secretary shall not shall remain available through September vided further HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION limit eligible projects from consideration for 30, 2021. SEC. 140. An additional $130,000 shall be funding for planning, engineering, environ- OPERATIONS AND RESEARCH made available to the National Highway mental, construction, and design elements of (LIQUIDATION OF CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION) Traffic Safety Administration, out of the the same project in the same application: (LIMITATION ON OBLIGATIONS) amount limited for section 402 of title 23, Provided further, That unobligated balances (HIGHWAY TRUST FUND) United States Code, to pay for travel and re- remaining after 4 years from the date of en- For payment of obligations incurred in lated expenses for State management re- actment may be used for any eligible project carrying out the provisions of 23 U.S.C. 403, views and to pay for core competency devel- under section 22907(c) of title 49, United section 4011 of the Fixing America’s Surface opment training and related expenses for States Code: Provided further, That the Sec- Transportation Act (Public Law 114–94), and highway safety staff. retary may withhold up to one percent of the chapter 303 of title 49, United States Code, SEC. 141. The limitations on obligations for amount provided under this heading for the $155,300,000, to be derived from the Highway the programs of the National Highway Traf- costs of award and project management over- Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Ac- fic Safety Administration set in this Act sight of grants carried out under section count) and to remain available until ex- shall not apply to obligations for which obli- 22907 of title 49, United States Code: Provided pended: Provided, That none of the funds in gation authority was made available in pre- further, That the Secretary shall announce this Act shall be available for the planning vious public laws but only to the extent that the selection of projects to receive awards or execution of programs for which the total the obligation authority has not lapsed or for funds provided under this heading in fis- obligations in fiscal year 2020 are in excess of been used. cal year 2019 by Public Law 116–6 no later $155,300,000: Provided further, That of the FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION than 210 days after the enactment of this sums appropriated under this heading: SAFETY AND OPERATIONS Act: Provided further, That the Secretary shall issue the Notice of Funding Oppor- (1) $149,800,000 shall be for programs au- For necessary expenses of the Federal Rail- tunity that encompasses funds provided thorized under 23 U.S.C. 403 and section 4011 road Administration, not otherwise provided under this heading in this Act no later than of the Fixing America’s Surface Transpor- for, $221,698,000, of which $18,000,000 shall re- 270 days after enactment of this Act and an- tation Act (Public Law 114–94); and main available until expended. nounce the selection of projects to receive (2) $5,500,000 shall be for the National Driv- RAILROAD RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT er Register authorized under chapter 303 of awards for such funds no later than 450 days For necessary expenses for railroad re- title 49, United States Code: after the enactment of this Act. Provided further, That within the $155,300,000 search and development, $40,600,000, to re- RESTORATION AND ENHANCEMENT obligation limitation for operations and re- main available until expended. For necessary expenses related to Restora- search, $20,000,000 shall remain available RAILROAD REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT tion and Enhancement Grants, as authorized until September 30, 2021, and shall be in addi- FINANCING PROGRAM by section 24408 of title 49, United States tion to the amount of any limitation im- The Secretary of Transportation is author- Code, $2,000,000, to remain available until ex- posed on obligations for future years. ized to issue direct loans and loan guaran- pended: Provided, That the Secretary may

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withhold up to one percent of the funds pro- of service permitted by section 24305(a)(3)(A) TRANSIT INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS vided under this heading to fund the costs of of title 49, United States Code, in lieu of rail For an additional amount for buses and bus award and project management and over- service. facilities grants under section 5339 of title 49, sight. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS—FEDERAL United States Code, state of good repair NORTHEAST CORRIDOR GRANTS TO THE RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION grants under section 5337 of such title, for- NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION SEC. 150. None of the funds provided to the mula grants for rural areas under section To enable the Secretary of Transportation National Railroad Passenger Corporation 5311 of such title, high density state appor- to make grants to the National Railroad may be used to fund any overtime costs in tionments under section 5340(d) of such title, Passenger Corporation for activities associ- excess of $35,000 for any individual employee: and the bus testing facilities under sections ated with the Northeast Corridor as author- Provided, That the President of Amtrak may 5312 and 5318 of such title, $560,000,000 to re- ized by section 11101(a) of the Fixing Amer- waive the cap set in the previous proviso for main available until expended: Provided, ica’s Surface Transportation Act (division A specific employees when the President of That $390,000,000 shall be available for grants of Public Law 114–94), $680,000,000, to remain Amtrak determines such a cap poses a risk as authorized under section 5339 of such title, available until expended: Provided, That the to the safety and operational efficiency of of which $195,000,000 shall be available for the Secretary may retain up to one-half of 1 per- the system: Provided further, That the Presi- buses and bus facilities formula grants as au- cent of the funds provided under both this dent of Amtrak shall report to the House and thorized under section 5339(a) of such title, heading and the ‘‘National Network Grants Senate Committees on Appropriations with- and $195,000,000 shall be available for the to the National Railroad Passenger Corpora- in 60 days of enactment of this Act, a sum- buses and bus facilities competitive grants tion’’ heading to fund the costs of project mary of all overtime payments incurred by as authorized under section 5339(b) of such management and oversight of activities au- the Corporation for 2019 and the three prior title: Provided further, That $40,000,000 shall thorized by section 11101(c) of division A of calendar years: Provided further, That such be available for the low or no emission Public Law 114–94: Provided further, That in summary shall include the total number of grants as authorized under section 5339(c) of addition to the project management over- employees that received waivers and the such title: Provided further, That $40,000,000 sight funds authorized under section 11101(c) total overtime payments the Corporation shall be available for the state of good repair of division A of Public Law 114–94, the Sec- paid to those employees receiving waivers grants as authorized under section 5337 of retary may retain up to an additional for each month for 2019 and for the three such title: Provided further, That $40,000,000 $5,000,000 of the funds provided under this prior calendar years. shall be available for formula grants for heading to fund expenses associated with the SEC. 151. It is the sense of Congress that— rural areas as authorized under section 5311 Northeast Corridor Commission established (1) long-distance passenger rail routes pro- of such title: Provided further, That under section 24905 of title 49, United States vide much-needed transportation access for $40,000,000 shall be available for the high den- Code: Provided further, That of the amounts 4,700,000 riders in 325 communities in 40 sity state apportionments as authorized made available under this heading and the States and are particularly important in under section 5340(d) of such title: Provided ‘‘National Network Grants to the National rural areas; and further, That notwithstanding section 5318(a) Railroad Passenger Corporation’’ heading, (2) long-distance passenger rail routes and of such title, $3,000,000 shall be available for not less than $50,000,000 shall be made avail- services should be sustained to ensure the operation and maintenance of bus test- able to bring Amtrak-served facilities and connectivity throughout the National Net- ing facilities by institutions of higher edu- stations into compliance with the Americans work (as defined in section 24102 of title 49, cation selected pursuant to section 5312(h) of with Disabilities Act: Provided further, That United States Code). such title: Provided further, That $7,000,000 of the amounts made available under this FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION shall be available for demonstration and de- heading and the ‘‘National Network Grants ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES ployment of innovative mobility solutions as to the National Railroad Passenger Corpora- For necessary administrative expenses of authorized under section 5312 of such title: tion’’ heading, $100,000,000 shall be made the Federal Transit Administration’s pro- Provided further, That the Secretary shall available to fund the replacement of the sin- grams authorized by chapter 53 of title 49, enter into a contract or cooperative agree- gle-level passenger cars used on Northeast United States Code, $113,165,000: Provided, ment with, or make a grant to, each institu- Corridor and State Supported Corridor That none of the funds provided or limited in tion of higher education selected pursuant to routes. this Act may be used to create a permanent section 5312(h) of such title, to operate and NATIONAL NETWORK GRANTS TO THE NATIONAL office of transit security under this heading: maintain a facility to conduct the testing of RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION Provided further, That upon submission to low or no emission vehicle new bus models To enable the Secretary of Transportation the Congress of the fiscal year 2021 Presi- using the standards established pursuant to to make grants to the National Railroad dent’s budget, the Secretary of Transpor- section 5318(e)(2) of such title: Provided fur- Passenger Corporation for activities associ- tation shall transmit to Congress the annual ther, That the term ‘‘low or no emission ve- ated with the National Network as author- report on New Starts, including proposed al- hicle’’ has the meaning given the term in ized by section 11101(b) of the Fixing Amer- locations for fiscal year 2021. section 5312(e)(6) of such title: Provided fur- ica’s Surface Transportation Act (division A ther, That the Secretary shall pay 80 percent TRANSIT FORMULA GRANTS of Public Law 114–94), $1,320,000,000, to re- of the cost of testing a low or no emission (LIQUIDATION OF CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION) main available until expended: Provided, vehicle new bus model at each selected insti- That the Secretary may retain up to an addi- (LIMITATION ON OBLIGATIONS) tution of higher education: Provided further, tional $2,000,000 of the funds provided under (HIGHWAY TRUST FUND) That the entity having the vehicle tested this heading to fund expenses associated For payment of obligations incurred in the shall pay 20 percent of the cost of testing: with the State-Supported Route Committee Federal Public Transportation Assistance Provided further, That a low or no emission established under section 24712 of title 49, Program in this account, and for payment of vehicle new bus model tested that receives a United States Code: Provided further, That at obligations incurred in carrying out the pro- passing aggregate test score in accordance least $50,000,000 of the amount provided visions of 49 U.S.C. 5305, 5307, 5310, 5311, 5312, with the standards established under section under this heading shall be available for the 5314, 5318, 5329(e)(6), 5335, 5337, 5339, and 5340, 5318(e)(2) of such title, shall be deemed to be development, installation and operation of as amended by the Fixing America’s Surface in compliance with the requirements of sec- railroad safety technology, including the im- Transportation Act, section 20005(b) of Pub- tion 5318(e) of such title: Provided further, plementation of a positive train control sys- lic Law 112–141, and section 3006(b) of the That amounts made available by this head- tem, on State-supported routes as defined Fixing America’s Surface Transportation ing shall be derived from the general fund: under section 24102(13) of title 49, United Act $10,800,000,000, to be derived from the Provided further, That the amounts made States Code, on which positive train control Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust available under this heading shall not be systems are not required by law or regula- Fund and to remain available until ex- subject to any limitation on obligations for tion: Provided further, That none of the funds pended: Provided, That funds available for transit programs set forth in any Act. provided under this heading shall be used by the implementation or execution of pro- TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING Amtrak to give notice under subsection (a) grams authorized under 49 U.S.C. 5305, 5307, For necessary expenses to carry out 49 or (b) of section 24706 of title 49, United 5310, 5311, 5312, 5314, 5318, 5329(e)(6), 5335, 5337, U.S.C. 5314, $5,000,000: Provided, That the as- States Code, with respect to long-distance 5339, and 5340, as amended by the Fixing sistance provided under this heading not du- routes (as defined in section 24102 of title 49, America’s Surface Transportation Act, sec- plicate the activities of 49 U.S.C. 5311(b) or 49 United States Code) on which Amtrak is the tion 20005(b) of Public Law 112–141, and sec- U.S.C. 5312. sole operator on a host railroad’s line and a tion 3006(b) of the Fixing America’s Surface positive train control system is not required Transportation Act, shall not exceed total CAPITAL INVESTMENT GRANTS by law or regulation, or, except in an emer- obligations of $10,150,348,462 in fiscal year For necessary expenses to carry out fixed gency or during maintenance or construction 2020: Provided further, That the Federal share guideway capital investment grants under outages impacting such routes, to otherwise of the cost of activities carried out under 49 section 5309 of title 49, United States Code, discontinue, reduce the frequency of, sus- U.S.C. section 5312 shall not exceed 80 per- and section 3005(b) of the Fixing America’s pend, or substantially alter the route of rail cent, except that if there is substantial pub- Surface Transportation Act, $1,978,000,000, to service on any portion of such route operated lic interest or benefit, the Secretary may ap- remain available until September 30, 2023: in fiscal year 2018, including implementation prove a greater Federal share. 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available under this heading, $1,500,000,000 SAINT LAWRENCE SEAWAY DEVELOPMENT priations for ‘‘Maritime Administration, shall be available for projects authorized CORPORATION State Maritime Academy Operations’’ and under section 5309(d) of title 49, United The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development shall be made available for the same pur- States Code, $300,000,000 shall be available for Corporation is hereby authorized to make poses as the appropriations for ‘‘Maritime projects authorized under section 5309(e) of such expenditures, within the limits of funds Administration, State Maritime Academy title 49, United States Code, $78,000,000 shall and borrowing authority available to the Operations’’. be available for projects authorized under Corporation, and in accord with law, and to STATE MARITIME ACADEMY OPERATIONS section 5309(h) of title 49, United States make such contracts and commitments with- For necessary expenses of operations, sup- Code, and $100,000,000 shall be available for out regard to fiscal year limitations, as pro- port and training activities for State Mari- projects authorized under section 3005(b) of vided by section 104 of the Government Cor- time Academies, $342,280,000: Provided, That the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation poration Control Act, as amended, as may be of the sums appropriated under this head- Act: Provided further, That the Secretary necessary in carrying out the programs set ing— shall continue to administer the capital in- forth in the Corporation’s budget for the cur- (1) $30,080,000, to remain available until ex- vestment grants program in accordance with rent fiscal year. pended, shall be for maintenance, repair, life the procedural and substantive requirements OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE extension, marine insurance, and capacity of section 5309 of title 49, United States Code, (HARBOR MAINTENANCE TRUST FUND) improvement of National Defense Reserve and of section 3005(b) of the Fixing America’s Fleet training ships in support of State Mar- Surface Transportation Act. For necessary expenses to conduct the op- erations, maintenance, and capital asset re- itime Academies, of which $8,080,000, to re- GRANTS TO THE WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN newal activities on those portions of the main available until expended, shall be for AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY Saint Lawrence Seaway owned, operated, expenses related to training mariners for For grants to the Washington Metropoli- and maintained by the Saint Lawrence Sea- costs associated with training vessel sharing tan Area Transit Authority as authorized way Development Corporation, $36,000,000, to pursuant to 46 U.S.C. 51504(g)(3) for costs as- under section 601 of division B of Public Law be derived from the Harbor Maintenance sociated with mobilizing, operating and de- 110–432, $150,000,000, to remain available until Trust Fund, pursuant to Public Law 99–662: mobilizing the vessel, including travel costs expended: Provided, That the Secretary of Provided, That of the amounts made avail- for students, faculty and crew, the costs of Transportation shall approve grants for cap- able under this heading, not less than the general agent, crew costs, fuel, insur- ital and preventive maintenance expendi- $16,000,000 shall be used on capital asset re- ance, operational fees, and vessel hire costs, tures for the Washington Metropolitan Area newal activities. as determined by the Secretary; Transit Authority only after receiving and (2) $300,000,000, to remain available until MARITIME ADMINISTRATION reviewing a request for each specific project: expended, shall be for the National Security Provided further, That the Secretary shall de- MARITIME SECURITY PROGRAM Multi-Mission Vessel Program, including termine that the Washington Metropolitan For necessary expenses to maintain and funds for construction, planning, administra- Area Transit Authority has placed the high- preserve a U.S.-flag merchant fleet to serve tion, and design of school ships; est priority on those investments that will the national security needs of the United (3) $2,400,000 shall remain available through improve the safety of the system before ap- States, $300,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2021, for the Student Incentive proving such grants: Provided further, That expended. Program; the Secretary, in order to ensure safety OPERATIONS AND TRAINING (4) $3,800,000 shall remain available until expended for training ship fuel assistance; throughout the rail system, may waive the (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) requirements of section 601(e)(1) of division B and For necessary expenses of operations and of Public Law 110–432. (5) $6,000,000 shall remain available until training activities authorized by law, September 30, 2021, for direct payments for ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS—FEDERAL $142,619,000: Provided, That of the sums appro- State Maritime Academies. TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION priated under this heading— ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SHIPYARDS SEC. 160. The limitations on obligations for (1) $73,351,000 shall remain available until the programs of the Federal Transit Admin- September 30, 2021 for the operations of the To make grants to qualified shipyards as istration shall not apply to any authority United States Merchant Marine Academy; authorized under section 54101 of title 46, under 49 U.S.C. 5338, previously made avail- (2) $8,000,000 shall remain available until United States Code, as amended by Public able for obligation, or to any other authority expended for the maintenance and repair, Law 113–281, $20,000,000, to remain available previously made available for obligation. equipment, and capital improvements at the until expended. SEC. 161. Notwithstanding any other provi- United States Merchant Marine Academy; SHIP DISPOSAL sion of law, funds appropriated or limited by (3) $3,000,000 shall remain available until For necessary expenses related to the dis- this Act under the heading ‘‘Fixed Guideway September 30, 2021 for the Maritime Environ- posal of obsolete vessels in the National De- Capital Investment’’ of the Federal Transit ment and Technology Assistance program fense Reserve Fleet of the Maritime Admin- Administration for projects specified in this authorized under section 50307 of title 46, istration, $5,000,000, to remain available until Act or identified in reports accompanying United States Code; and expended. this Act not obligated by September 30, 2023, (4) $7,000,000 shall remain available until MARITIME GUARANTEED LOAN (TITLE XI) and other recoveries, shall be directed to expended for the Short Sea Transportation PROGRAM ACCOUNT projects eligible to use the funds for the pur- Program (America’s Marine Highways) to (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) poses for which they were originally pro- make grants for the purposes authorized vided. under sections 55601(b)(1) and (3) of title 46, For administrative expenses to carry out the guaranteed loan program, $3,000,000, SEC. 162. Notwithstanding any other provi- United States Code: sion of law, any funds appropriated before Provided further, That not later than January which shall be transferred to and merged October 1, 2019, under any section of chapter 12, 2020, the Administrator of the Maritime with the appropriations for ‘‘Operations and 53 of title 49, United States Code, that re- Administration shall transmit to the House Training’’, Maritime Administration. main available for expenditure, may be and Senate Committees on Appropriations PORT INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT transferred to and administered under the the annual report on sexual assault and sex- PROGRAM most recent appropriation heading for any ual harassment at the United States Mer- To make grants to improve port facilities such section. chant Marine Academy as required pursuant as authorized under section 50302 of title 46, SEC. 163. Notwithstanding any other provi- to section 3507 of Public Law 110–417: Pro- United States Code, $91,600,000 to remain sion of law, none of the funds made available vided further, That available balances under available until expended: Provided, That in this Act shall be used to enter into a full this heading for the Short Sea Transpor- projects eligible for funding provided under funding grant agreement for a project with a tation Program (America’s Marine High- this heading shall be projects for coastal sea- New Starts share greater than 51 percent: ways) from prior year recoveries shall be ports and inland waterways ports: Provided Provided, That the Secretary shall not im- available to carry out activities authorized further, That the Maritime Administration pede or hinder project advancement or ap- under sections 55601(b)(1) and (3) of title 46, shall distribute funds provided under this proval for any project seeking a Federal con- United States Code: Provided further, That heading as discretionary grants to port au- tribution from the capital investment grant from funds provided under the previous two thorities or commissions or their subdivi- program of greater than 40 percent of provisos, the Secretary of Transportation sions and agents under existing authority, as projects costs as authorized under section shall make grants no later than 180 days well as to a State or political subdivision of 5309. after enactment of this Act in such amounts a State or local government, a tribal govern- SEC. 164. None of the funds made available as the Secretary determines: Provided fur- ment, a public agency or publicly chartered under this Act may be used for the imple- ther, That any available unobligated bal- authority established by one or more States, mentation or furtherance of new policies de- ances and obligated balances not yet ex- a special purpose district with a transpor- tailed in the ‘‘Dear Colleague’’ letter distrib- pended from previous appropriations under tation function, a multistate or multijuris- uted by the Federal Transit Administration this heading for programs and activities sup- dictional group of entities, or a lead entity to capital investment grant program project porting State Maritime Academies shall be described above jointly with a private entity sponsors on June 29, 2018. transferred to and merged with the appro- or group of private entities: Provided further,

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That projects eligible for funding provided EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS GRANTS tation: Provided, That none of the personnel under this heading shall be either within the (EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FUND) covered by this provision may be assigned on temporary detail outside the Department of boundary of a port, or outside the boundary For expenses necessary to carry out the of a port, and directly related to port oper- Transportation. Emergency Preparedness Grants program, ations or to an intermodal connection to a SEC. 184. Funds received by the Federal not more than $28,318,000 shall remain avail- port that will improve the safety, efficiency, Highway Administration and Federal Rail- able until September 30, 2022, from amounts or reliability of the movement of goods into, road Administration from States, counties, made available by 49 U.S.C. 5116(h), and out of, around, or within a port, as well as municipalities, other public authorities, and 5128(b) and (c): Provided, That notwith- the unloading and loading of cargo at a port: private sources for expenses incurred for standing 49 U.S.C. 5116(h)(4), not more than 4 Provided further, That the Federal share of training may be credited respectively to the percent of the amounts made available from the costs for which an expenditure is made Federal Highway Administration’s ‘‘Federal- this account shall be available to pay admin- under this heading shall be up to 80 percent: Aid Highways’’ account and to the Federal istrative costs: , That not- Provided further, That for grants awarded Provided further Railroad Administration’s ‘‘Safety and Oper- under this heading, the minimum grant size withstanding 49 U.S.C. 5128(b) and (c) and the ations’’ account, except for State rail safety shall be $1,000,000: Provided further, That for current year obligation limitation, prior inspectors participating in training pursuant projects located in rural areas, the Secretary year recoveries recognized in the current to 49 U.S.C. 20105. may increase the Federal share of costs year shall be available to develop a haz- SEC. 185. (a) None of the funds provided in above 80 percent: Provided further, That not ardous materials response training cur- this Act to the Department of Transpor- to exceed 2 percent of the funds appropriated riculum for emergency responders, including tation may be used to make a loan, loan under this heading shall be available for nec- response activities for the transportation of guarantee, line of credit, or discretionary essary costs of grant administration. crude oil, ethanol and other flammable liq- grant unless the Secretary of Transportation uids by rail, consistent with National Fire notifies the House and Senate Committees ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS—MARITIME Protection Association standards, and to on Appropriations not less than 3 full busi- ADMINISTRATION make such training available through an ness days before any project competitively SEC. 170. Notwithstanding any other provi- electronic format: Provided further, That the selected to receive any discretionary grant sion of this Act, in addition to any existing prior year recoveries made available under award, letter of intent, loan commitment, authority, the Maritime Administration is this heading shall also be available to carry loan guarantee commitment, line of credit authorized to furnish utilities and services out 49 U.S.C. 5116(a)(1)(C) and 5116(i). commitment, or full funding grant agree- and make necessary repairs in connection ment is announced by the Department or its OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL with any lease, contract, or occupancy in- modal administrations: Provided, That the volving Government property under control SALARIES AND EXPENSES Secretary gives concurrent notification to of the Maritime Administration: Provided, For necessary expenses of the Office of In- the House and Senate Committees on Appro- That payments received therefor shall be spector General to carry out the provisions priations for any ‘‘quick release’’ of funds credited to the appropriation charged with of the Inspector General Act of 1978, as from the emergency relief program: Provided the cost thereof and shall remain available amended, $92,600,000: Provided, That the In- further, That no notification shall involve until expended: Provided further, That rental spector General shall have all necessary au- funds that are not available for obligation. payments under any such lease, contract, or thority, in carrying out the duties specified (b) In addition to the notification required occupancy for items other than such utili- in the Inspector General Act, as amended (5 in subsection (a), none of the funds made ties, services, or repairs shall be covered into U.S.C. App. 3), to investigate allegations of available in this Act to the Department of the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts. fraud, including false statements to the gov- Transportation may be used to make a loan, PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ernment (18 U.S.C. 1001), by any person or en- loan guarantee, line of credit, cooperative ADMINISTRATION tity that is subject to regulation by the De- agreement or discretionary grant unless the Secretary of Transportation provides the OPERATIONAL EXPENSES partment of Transportation. House and Senate Committees on Appropria- GENERAL PROVISIONS—DEPARTMENT OF For necessary operational expenses of the tions a comprehensive list of all such loans, TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Ad- loan guarantees, lines of credit, cooperative ministration, $24,215,000, of which $2,000,000 SEC. 180. (a) During the current fiscal year, agreement or discretionary grants that will shall remain available until September 30, applicable appropriations to the Department be announced not less the 3 full business 2022. of Transportation shall be available for days before such announcement: Provided, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY maintenance and operation of aircraft; hire That the requirement to provide a list in For expenses necessary to discharge the of passenger motor vehicles and aircraft; this subsection does not apply to any ‘‘quick hazardous materials safety functions of the purchase of liability insurance for motor ve- release’’ of funds from the emergency relief Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Ad- hicles operating in foreign countries on offi- program: Provided further, That no list shall ministration, $60,000,000, of which $7,600,000 cial department business; and uniforms or al- involve funds that are not available for obli- shall remain available until September 30, lowances therefor, as authorized by law (5 gation. 2022: Provided, That up to $800,000 in fees col- U.S.C. 5901–5902). SEC. 186. Rebates, refunds, incentive pay- lected under 49 U.S.C. 5108(g) shall be depos- (b) During the current fiscal year, applica- ments, minor fees and other funds received ited in the general fund of the Treasury as ble appropriations to the Department and its by the Department of Transportation from offsetting receipts: Provided further, That operating administrations shall be available travel management centers, charge card pro- there may be credited to this appropriation, for the purchase, maintenance, operation, grams, the subleasing of building space, and to be available until expended, funds re- and deployment of unmanned aircraft sys- miscellaneous sources are to be credited to ceived from States, counties, municipalities, tems that advance the Department’s, or its appropriations of the Department of Trans- other public authorities, and private sources operating administrations’, missions. portation and allocated to elements of the for expenses incurred for training, for re- (c) Any unmanned aircraft system pur- Department of Transportation using fair and ports publication and dissemination, and for chased or procured by the Department prior equitable criteria and such funds shall be travel expenses incurred in performance of to the enactment of this Act shall be deemed available until expended. hazardous materials exemptions and approv- authorized. SEC. 187. Amounts made available in this als functions. SEC. 181. Appropriations contained in this or any prior Act that the Secretary deter- Act for the Department of Transportation mines represent improper payments by the PIPELINE SAFETY shall be available for services as authorized Department of Transportation to a third- (PIPELINE SAFETY FUND) by 5 U.S.C. 3109, but at rates for individuals party contractor under a financial assistance (OIL SPILL LIABILITY TRUST FUND) not to exceed the per diem rate equivalent to award, which are recovered pursuant to law, For expenses necessary to carry out a pipe- the rate for an Executive Level IV. shall be available— line safety program, as authorized by 49 SEC. 182. (a) No recipient of funds made (1) to reimburse the actual expenses in- U.S.C. 60107, and to discharge the pipeline available in this Act shall disseminate per- curred by the Department of Transportation program responsibilities of the Oil Pollution sonal information (as defined in 18 U.S.C. in recovering improper payments: Provided, Act of 1990, $165,000,000, to remain available 2725(3)) obtained by a State department of That amounts made available in this Act until September 30, 2022, of which $23,000,000 motor vehicles in connection with a motor shall be available until expended; and shall be derived from the Oil Spill Liability vehicle record as defined in 18 U.S.C. 2725(1), (2) to pay contractors for services provided Trust Fund; of which $134,000,000 shall be de- except as provided in 18 U.S.C. 2721 for a use in recovering improper payments or con- rived from the Pipeline Safety Fund; and of permitted under 18 U.S.C. 2721. tractor support in the implementation of the which $8,000,000 shall be derived from fees (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), the Improper Payments Information Act of 2002, collected under 49 U.S.C. 60302 and deposited Secretary shall not withhold funds provided as amended by the Improper Payments in the Underground Natural Gas Storage Fa- in this Act for any grantee if a State is in Elimination and Recovery Act of 2010 and cility Safety Account for the purpose of car- noncompliance with this provision. Improper Payments Elimination and Recov- rying out 49 U.S.C. 60141: Provided, That not SEC. 183. None of the funds in this Act shall ery Improvement Act of 2012, and Fraud Re- less than $1,058,000 of the funds provided be available for salaries and expenses of duction and Data Analytics Act of 2015: Pro- under this heading shall be for the One-Call more than 125 political and Presidential ap- vided, That amounts in excess of that re- State grant program. pointees in the Department of Transpor- quired for paragraphs (1) and (2)—

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00099 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.028 S22OCPT1 S6030 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 (A) shall be credited to and merged with place any transportation project in the ap- more than 10 percent of the funds made the appropriation from which the improper plicable Statewide Transportation Improve- available under this heading for the Office of payments were made, and shall be available ment Program or Transportation Improve- the Chief Financial Officer for the financial for the purposes and period for which such ment Program. transformation initiative may be obligated appropriations are available: Provided fur- This title may be cited as the ‘‘Department until the Secretary submits to the House and ther, That where specific project or account- of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2020’’. Senate Committees on Appropriations, for ing information associated with the im- TITLE II approval, a plan for expenditure that in- proper payment or payments is not readily DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN cludes the financial and internal control ca- available, the Secretary may credit an ap- DEVELOPMENT pabilities to be delivered and the mission propriate account, which shall be available benefits to be realized, key milestones to be MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION for the purposes and period associated with met, and the relationship between the pro- EXECUTIVE OFFICES the account so credited; or posed use of funds made available under this (B) if no such appropriation remains avail- For necessary salaries and expenses for Ex- heading and the projected total cost and able, shall be deposited in the Treasury as ecutive Offices, which shall be comprised of scope of the initiative. miscellaneous receipts: Provided further, the offices of the Secretary, Deputy Sec- PROGRAM OFFICES That prior to depositing such recovery in the retary, Adjudicatory Services, Congressional For necessary salaries and expenses for Treasury, the Secretary shall notify the and Intergovernmental Relations, Public Af- Program Offices, $844,000,000, to remain House and Senate Committees on Appropria- fairs, Small and Disadvantaged Business Uti- available until September 30, 2021: Provided, tions of the amount and reasons for such lization, and the Center for Faith-Based and That of the sums appropriated under this transfer: Provided further, That for purposes Neighborhood Partnerships, $14,217,000, to re- heading— of this section, the term ‘‘improper pay- main available until September 30, 2021: Pro- (1) $225,000,000 shall be available for the Of- ments’’ has the same meaning as that pro- vided, That not to exceed $25,000 of the fice of Public and Indian Housing; vided in section 2(e)(2) of Public Law 111–204. amount made available under this heading (2) $123,000,000 shall be available for the Of- SEC. 188. Notwithstanding any other provi- shall be available to the Secretary for offi- fice of Community Planning and Develop- sion of law, if any funds provided in or lim- cial reception and representation expenses as ment; ited by this Act are subject to a reprogram- the Secretary may determine. (3) $387,000,000 shall be available for the Of- ming action that requires notice to be pro- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OFFICES fice of Housing, of which not less than vided to the House and Senate Committees For necessary salaries and expenses for Ad- $13,200,000 shall be for the Office of Recapi- on Appropriations, transmission of said re- ministrative Support Offices, $563,378,000, to talization; programming notice shall be provided solely remain available until September 30, 2021: (4) $28,000,000 shall be available for the Of- to the House and Senate Committees on Ap- Provided, That of the sums appropriated fice of Policy Development and Research; propriations, and said reprogramming action under this heading— (5) $72,000,000 shall be available for the Of- shall be approved or denied solely by the (1) $73,562,000 shall be available for the Of- fice of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity; House and Senate Committees on Appropria- fice of the Chief Financial Officer; and tions: Provided, That the Secretary of Trans- (2) $103,916,000 shall be available for the Of- (6) $9,000,000 shall be available for the Of- portation may provide notice to other con- fice of the General Counsel, of which not less fice of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy gressional committees of the action of the than $20,000,000 shall be for the Departmental Homes. House and Senate Committees on Appropria- Enforcement Center; WORKING CAPITAL FUND tions on such reprogramming but not sooner (3) $206,849,000 shall be available for the Of- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) than 30 days following the date on which the fice of Administration; For the working capital fund for the De- reprogramming action has been approved or (4) $39,827,000 shall be available for the Of- denied by the House and Senate Committees partment of Housing and Urban Development fice of the Chief Human Capital Officer; (referred to in this paragraph as the on Appropriations. (5) $57,861,000 shall be available for the Of- SEC. 189. Funds appropriated in this Act to ‘‘Fund’’), pursuant, in part, to section 7(f) of fice of Field Policy and Management; the modal administrations may be obligated the Department of Housing and Urban Devel- (6) $19,445,000 shall be available for the Of- for the Office of the Secretary for the costs opment Act (42 U.S.C. 3535(f)), amounts fice of the Chief Procurement Officer; related to assessments or reimbursable transferred, including reimbursements pur- agreements only when such amounts are for (7) $4,242,000 shall be available for the Of- suant to section 7(f), to the Fund under this the costs of goods and services that are pur- fice of Departmental Equal Employment Op- heading shall be available only for Federal chased to provide a direct benefit to the ap- portunity; and shared services used by offices and agencies plicable modal administration or adminis- (8) $57,676,000 shall be available for the Of- of the Department, and for any such portion trations. fice of the Chief Information Officer: of any office or agency’s printing, records SEC. 190. The Secretary of Transportation Provided further, That funds provided under management, space renovation, furniture, or is authorized to carry out a program that es- this heading may be used for necessary ad- supply services the Secretary has deter- tablishes uniform standards for developing ministrative and non-administrative ex- mined shall be provided through the Fund: and supporting agency transit pass and tran- penses of the Department of Housing and Provided, That amounts within the Fund sit benefits authorized under section 7905 of Urban Development, not otherwise provided shall not be available to provide services not title 5, United States Code, including dis- for, including purchase of uniforms, or allow- specifically authorized under this heading: tribution of transit benefits by various paper ances therefor, as authorized by 5 U.S.C. Provided further, That the Fund shall be re- and electronic media. 5901–5902; hire of passenger motor vehicles; imbursed from available funds of agencies SEC. 191. The Department of Transpor- and services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109: and offices in the Department for which such tation may use funds provided by this Act, or Provided further, That notwithstanding any services are performed at rates which will re- any other Act, to assist a contract under other provision of law, funds appropriated turn in full all expenses of such services, but title 49 U.S.C. or title 23 U.S.C. utilizing geo- under this heading may be used for adver- shall not be reimbursed for, and amounts graphic, economic, or any other hiring pref- tising and promotional activities that di- within the Fund shall not be available for, erence not otherwise authorized by law, or to rectly support program activities funded in the operational expenses of the Fund (includ- amend a rule, regulation, policy or other this title: Provided further, That the Sec- ing staffing, contracts, systems, and soft- measure that forbids a recipient of a Federal retary shall provide the House and Senate ware): Provided further, That upon a deter- Highway Administration or Federal Transit Committees on Appropriations quarterly mination by the Secretary that any other Administration grant from imposing such written notification regarding the status of service (or portion thereof) authorized under hiring preference on a contract or construc- pending congressional reports: Provided fur- this heading shall be provided through the tion project with which the Department of ther, That the Secretary shall provide in Fund, amounts made available in this title Transportation is assisting, only if the grant electronic form all signed reports required for salaries and expenses under the headings recipient certifies the following: by Congress: Provided further, That none of ‘‘Executive Offices’’, ‘‘Administrative Sup- (1) that except with respect to apprentices the funds made available under this heading port Offices’’, ‘‘Program Offices’’, and ‘‘Gov- or trainees, a pool of readily available but for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer ernment National Mortgage Association’’, unemployed individuals possessing the for the financial transformation initiative for such services shall be transferred to the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the shall be available for obligation until after Fund, to remain available until expended: work that the contract requires resides in the Secretary has published all mitigation Provided further, That the Secretary shall no- the jurisdiction; allocations made available under the head- tify the House and Senate Committees on (2) that the grant recipient will include ap- ing ‘‘Department of Housing and Urban De- Appropriations of its plans for executing propriate provisions in its bid document en- velopment—Community Planning and Devel- such transfers at least fifteen (15) days in ad- suring that the contractor does not displace opment—Community Development Fund’’ in vance of such transfers: Provided further, any of its existing employees in order to sat- Public Law 115–123 and the necessary admin- That the Secretary may transfer not to ex- isfy such hiring preference; and istrative requirements pursuant to section ceed an additional $5,000,000, in aggregate, (3) that any increase in the cost of labor, 1102 of Public Law 116–20: Provided further, from all such appropriations, to be merged training, or delays resulting from the use of That only after the terms and conditions of with the Fund and to remain available until such hiring preference does not delay or dis- the previous proviso have been met, not expended for any purpose under this heading.

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PUBLIC AND INDIAN HOUSING endar year 2020 MTW funding allocation: Pro- 1437f(t)): Provided further, That the Secretary TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE vided further, That the Secretary shall use shall issue guidance to implement the pre- For activities and assistance for the provi- any offset referred to in the previous two vious provisos, including, but not limited to, sion of tenant-based rental assistance au- provisos throughout the calendar year to requirements for defining eligible at-risk thorized under the United States Housing prevent the termination of rental assistance households within 60 days of the enactment Act of 1937, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1437 et for families as the result of insufficient fund- of this Act: Provided further, That any tenant seq.) (‘‘the Act’’ herein), not otherwise pro- ing, as determined by the Secretary, and to protection voucher made available from vided for, $19,833,000,000, to remain available avoid or reduce the proration of renewal amounts under this paragraph shall not be until expended, shall be available on October funding allocations: Provided further, That up reissued by any public housing agency, ex- 1, 2019 (in addition to the $4,000,000,000 pre- to $100,000,000 shall be available only: (1) for cept the replacement vouchers as defined by viously appropriated under this heading that adjustments in the allocations for public the Secretary by notice, when the initial shall be available on October 1, 2019), and housing agencies, after application for an ad- family that received any such voucher no $4,000,000,000, to remain available until ex- justment by a public housing agency that ex- longer receives such voucher, and the au- pended, shall be available on October 1, 2020: perienced a significant increase, as deter- thority for any public housing agency to Provided, That the amounts made available mined by the Secretary, in renewal costs of issue any such voucher shall cease to exist: under this heading are provided as follows: vouchers resulting from unforeseen cir- Provided further, That the Secretary may cumstances or from portability under sec- provide section 8 rental assistance from (1) $21,502,000,000 shall be available for re- tion 8(r) of the Act; (2) for vouchers that amounts made available under this para- newals of expiring section 8 tenant-based an- were not in use during the previous 12-month graph for units assisted under a project- nual contributions contracts (including re- period in order to be available to meet a based subsidy contract funded under the newals of enhanced vouchers under any pro- commitment pursuant to section 8(o)(13) of ‘‘Project-Based Rental Assistance’’ heading vision of law authorizing such assistance the Act; (3) for adjustments for costs associ- under this title where the owner has received under section 8(t) of the Act) and including ated with HUD–Veterans Affairs Supportive a Notice of Default and the units pose an im- renewal of other special purpose incremental Housing (HUD–VASH) vouchers; and (4) for minent health and safety risk to residents: vouchers: Provided, That notwithstanding public housing agencies that despite taking Provided further, That to the extent that the any other provision of law, from amounts reasonable cost savings measures, as deter- Secretary determines that such units are not provided under this paragraph and any car- mined by the Secretary, would otherwise be feasible for continued rental assistance pay- ryover, the Secretary for the calendar year required to terminate rental assistance for ments or transfer of the subsidy contract as- 2020 funding cycle shall provide renewal families as a result of insufficient funding: sociated with such units to another project funding for each public housing agency based Provided further, That the Secretary shall al- or projects and owner or owners, any remain- on validated voucher management system locate amounts under the previous proviso ing amounts associated with such units (VMS) leasing and cost data for the prior cal- based on need, as determined by the Sec- under such contract shall be recaptured and endar year and by applying an inflation fac- retary; used to reimburse amounts used under this tor as established by the Secretary, by no- (2) $75,000,000 shall be for section 8 rental paragraph for rental assistance under the tice published in the Federal Register, and assistance for relocation and replacement of preceding proviso; by making any necessary adjustments for housing units that are demolished or dis- (3) $1,977,000,000 shall be for administrative the costs associated with the first-time re- posed of pursuant to section 18 of the Act, and other expenses of public housing agen- newal of vouchers under this paragraph in- conversion of section 23 projects to assist- cies in administering the section 8 tenant- cluding tenant protection and Choice Neigh- ance under section 8, relocation of witnesses based rental assistance program, of which up borhoods vouchers: Provided further, That in connection with efforts to combat crime to $20,000,000 shall be available to the Sec- none of the funds provided under this para- in public and assisted housing pursuant to a retary to allocate to public housing agencies graph may be used to fund a total number of request from a law enforcement or prosecu- that need additional funds to administer unit months under lease which exceeds a tion agency, enhanced vouchers under any their section 8 programs, including fees asso- public housing agency’s authorized level of provision of law authorizing such assistance ciated with section 8 tenant protection rent- units under contract, except for public hous- under section 8(t) of the Act, Choice Neigh- al assistance, the administration of disaster ing agencies participating in the MTW dem- borhood vouchers, mandatory and voluntary related vouchers, HUD–VASH vouchers, and onstration, which are instead governed by conversions, and tenant protection assist- other special purpose incremental vouchers: the terms and conditions of their MTW ance including replacement and relocation Provided, That no less than $1,957,000,000 of agreements: Provided further, That the Sec- assistance or for project-based assistance to the amount provided in this paragraph shall retary shall, to the extent necessary to stay prevent the displacement of unassisted elder- be allocated to public housing agencies for within the amount specified under this para- ly tenants currently residing in section 202 the calendar year 2020 funding cycle based on graph (except as otherwise modified under properties financed between 1959 and 1974 section 8(q) of the Act (and related Appro- this paragraph), prorate each public housing that are refinanced pursuant to Public Law priation Act provisions) as in effect imme- agency’s allocation otherwise established 106–569, as amended, or under the authority diately before the enactment of the Quality pursuant to this paragraph: Provided further, as provided under this Act: Provided, That Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 That except as provided in the following pro- when a public housing development is sub- (Public Law 105–276): Provided further, That if visos, the entire amount specified under this mitted for demolition or disposition under the amounts made available under this para- paragraph (except as otherwise modified section 18 of the Act, the Secretary may pro- graph are insufficient to pay the amounts de- under this paragraph) shall be obligated to vide section 8 rental assistance when the termined under the previous proviso, the the public housing agencies based on the al- units pose an imminent health and safety Secretary may decrease the amounts allo- location and pro rata method described risk to residents: Provided further, That the cated to agencies by a uniform percentage above, and the Secretary shall notify public Secretary may only provide replacement applicable to all agencies receiving funding housing agencies of their annual budget by vouchers for units that were occupied within under this paragraph or may, to the extent the latter of 60 days after enactment of this the previous 24 months that cease to be necessary to provide full payment of Act or March 1, 2020: Provided further, That available as assisted housing, subject only to amounts determined under the previous pro- the Secretary may extend the notification the availability of funds: Provided further, viso, utilize unobligated balances, including period with the prior written approval of the That of the amounts made available under recaptures and carryovers, remaining from House and Senate Committees on Appropria- this paragraph, up to $3,000,000 may be avail- funds appropriated to the Department of tions: Provided further, That public housing able to provide tenant protection assistance, Housing and Urban Development under this agencies participating in the MTW dem- not otherwise provided under this paragraph, heading from prior fiscal years, excluding onstration shall be funded pursuant to their to residents residing in low vacancy areas special purpose vouchers, notwithstanding MTW agreements and shall be subject to the and who may have to pay rents greater than the purposes for which such amounts were same pro rata adjustments under the pre- 30 percent of household income, as the result appropriated: Provided further, That all pub- vious provisos: Provided further, That the of: (A) the maturity of a HUD-insured, HUD- lic housing agencies participating in the Secretary may offset public housing agen- held or section 202 loan that requires the per- MTW demonstration shall be funded pursu- cies’ calendar year 2020 allocations based on mission of the Secretary prior to loan pre- ant to their MTW agreements, and shall be the excess amounts of public housing agen- payment; (B) the expiration of a rental as- subject to the same uniform percentage de- cies’ net restricted assets accounts, includ- sistance contract for which the tenants are crease as under the previous proviso: Pro- ing HUD-held programmatic reserves (in ac- not eligible for enhanced voucher or tenant vided further, That amounts provided under cordance with VMS data in calendar year protection assistance under existing law; or this paragraph shall be only for activities re- 2019 that is verifiable and complete), as de- (C) the expiration of affordability restric- lated to the provision of tenant-based rental termined by the Secretary: Provided further, tions accompanying a mortgage or preserva- assistance authorized under section 8, in- That public housing agencies participating tion program administered by the Secretary: cluding related development activities; in the MTW demonstration shall also be sub- Provided further, That such tenant protection (4) $218,000,000 for the renewal of tenant- ject to the offset, as determined by the Sec- assistance made available under the previous based assistance contracts under section 811 retary, excluding amounts subject to the sin- proviso may be provided under the authority of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Afford- gle fund budget authority provisions of their of section 8(t) or section 8(o)(13) of the able Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013), including MTW agreements, from the agencies’ cal- United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. necessary administrative expenses: Provided,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00101 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.028 S22OCPT1 S6032 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 That administrative and other expenses of made available under this paragraph shall sistant Secretary for Public and Indian public housing agencies in administering the continue to remain available for homeless Housing any authority under paragraph (2) special purpose vouchers in this paragraph veterans upon turn-over; of section 9(j) regarding the extension of the shall be funded under the same terms and be (7) $20,000,000 shall be made available for time periods under such section: Provided subject to the same pro rata reduction as the the family unification program as authorized further, That for purposes of such section percent decrease for administrative and under section 8(x) of the Act for new incre- 9(j), the term ‘‘obligate’’ means, with respect other expenses to public housing agencies mental voucher assistance to assist eligible to amounts, that the amounts are subject to under paragraph (3) of this heading: Provided youth as defined by such section 8(x)(2)(B): a binding agreement that will result in out- further, That upon turnover, section 811 spe- Provided, That assistance made available lays, immediately or in the future: Provided cial purpose vouchers funded under this under this paragraph shall continue to re- further, That of the total amount made avail- heading in this or prior Acts, or under any main available for such eligible youth upon able under this heading, up to $14,000,000 other heading in prior Acts, shall be provided turnover: Provided further, That of the total shall be to support ongoing public housing fi- to non-elderly persons with disabilities; amount made available under this para- nancial and physical assessment activities: (5) $1,000,000 shall be for rental assistance graph, up to $10,000,000 shall be available on Provided further, That of the total amount and associated administrative fees for Tribal a noncompetitive basis to public housing made available under this heading, up to HUD–VASH to serve Native American vet- agencies that partner with public child wel- $1,000,000 shall be to support the costs of ad- erans that are homeless or at-risk of home- fare agencies to identify such eligible youth, ministrative and judicial receiverships: Pro- lessness living on or near a reservation or that request such assistance to timely assist vided further, That of the total amount pro- other Indian areas: Provided, That such such eligible youth, and that meet any other vided under this heading, not to exceed amount shall be made available for renewal criteria as specified by the Secretary: Pro- $50,000,000 shall be available for the Sec- grants to recipients that received assistance vided further, That the Secretary shall review retary to make grants, notwithstanding sec- under prior Acts under the Tribal HUD– utilization of the assistance made available tion 203 of this Act, to public housing agen- VASH program: Provided further, That the under the previous proviso, at an interval to cies for emergency capital needs including Secretary shall be authorized to specify cri- be determined by the Secretary, and unuti- safety and security measures necessary to teria for renewal grants, including data on lized voucher assistance that is no longer address crime and drug-related activity as the utilization of assistance reported by needed shall be recaptured by the Secretary well as needs resulting from unforeseen or grant recipients: Provided further, That such and reallocated pursuant to the previous pro- unpreventable emergencies and natural dis- assistance shall be administered in accord- viso: Provided further, That for any public asters excluding Presidentially declared ance with program requirements under the housing agency administering voucher as- emergencies and natural disasters under the Native American Housing Assistance and sistance appropriated in a prior Act under Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emer- Self-Determination Act of 1996 and modeled the family unification program, or made gency Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) occurring in after the HUD–VASH program: Provided fur- available and competitively selected under fiscal year 2020, of which $20,000,000 shall be ther, That the Secretary shall be authorized this paragraph for eligible youth, that deter- available for public housing agencies under to waive, or specify alternative requirements mines that it no longer has an identified administrative and judicial receiverships or for any provision of any statute or regula- need for such assistance upon turnover, such under the control of a Federal monitor: Pro- tion that the Secretary administers in con- vided further, That of the amount made avail- agency shall notify the Secretary, and the nection with the use of funds made available able under the previous proviso, not less Secretary shall recapture such assistance under this paragraph (except for require- than $10,000,000 shall be for safety and secu- from the agency and reallocate it to any ments related to fair housing, non- rity measures: Provided further, That in addi- other public housing agency or agencies discrimination, labor standards, and the en- tion to the amount in the previous proviso based on need for voucher assistance in con- vironment), upon a finding by the Secretary for such safety and security measures, any nection with such specified program or eligi- that any such waivers or alternative require- amounts that remain available, after all ap- ble youth, as applicable; and ments are necessary for the effective deliv- plications received on or before September (8) the Secretary shall separately track all ery and administration of such assistance: 30, 2021, for emergency capital needs have special purpose vouchers funded under this Provided further, That grant recipients shall been processed, shall be allocated to public report to the Secretary on utilization of such heading. housing agencies for such safety and security rental assistance and other program data, as HOUSING CERTIFICATE FUND measures: Provided further, That for funds prescribed by the Secretary: Provided further, (INCLUDING RESCISSIONS) provided under this heading, the limitation That the Secretary may reallocate, as deter- Unobligated balances, including recaptures in section 9(g)(1) of the Act shall be 25 per- mined by the Secretary, amounts returned and carryover, remaining from funds appro- cent: Provided further, That the Secretary or recaptured from awards under prior Acts; priated to the Department of Housing and may waive the limitation in the previous (6) $40,000,000 for incremental rental vouch- Urban Development under this heading, the proviso to allow public housing agencies to er assistance for use through a supported heading ‘‘Annual Contributions for Assisted fund activities authorized under section housing program administered in conjunc- Housing’’ and the heading ‘‘Project-Based 9(e)(1)(C) of the Act: Provided further, That tion with the Department of Veterans Af- Rental Assistance’’, for fiscal year 2020 and the Secretary shall notify public housing fairs as authorized under section 8(o)(19) of prior years may be used for renewal of or agencies requesting waivers under the pre- the United States Housing Act of 1937: Pro- vious proviso if the request is approved or amendments to section 8 project-based con- vided, That the Secretary of Housing and denied within 14 days of submitting the re- tracts and for performance-based contract Urban Development shall make such funding quest: Provided further, That from the funds administrators, notwithstanding the pur- available, notwithstanding section 203 (com- made available under this heading, the Sec- poses for which such funds were appro- petition provision) of this title, to public retary shall provide bonus awards in fiscal priated: Provided, That any obligated bal- housing agencies that partner with eligible year 2020 to public housing agencies that are ances of contract authority from fiscal year VA Medical Centers or other entities as des- designated high performers: Provided further, 1974 and prior that have been terminated ignated by the Secretary of the Department That the Department shall notify public shall be rescinded: Provided further, That of Veterans Affairs, based on geographical housing agencies of their formula allocation amounts heretofore recaptured, or recap- need for such assistance as identified by the within 60 days of enactment of this Act: Pro- tured during the current fiscal year, from Secretary of the Department of Veterans Af- vided further, That of the total amount pro- section 8 project-based contracts from source fairs, public housing agency administrative vided under this heading, $40,000,000 shall be years fiscal year 1975 through fiscal year 1987 performance, and other factors as specified available for competitive grants to public are hereby rescinded, and an amount of addi- by the Secretary of Housing and Urban De- housing agencies to evaluate and reduce tional new budget authority, equivalent to velopment in consultation with the Sec- lead-based paint hazards and other housing- the amount rescinded is hereby appropriated, retary of the Department of Veterans Af- related hazards including mold in public to remain available until expended, for the fairs: Provided further, That the Secretary of housing: Provided further, That of the purposes set forth under this heading, in ad- Housing and Urban Development may waive, amounts available under the previous pro- dition to amounts otherwise available. or specify alternative requirements for (in viso, no less than $25,000,000 shall be for com- consultation with the Secretary of the De- PUBLIC HOUSING CAPITAL FUND petitive grants to public housing agencies to partment of Veterans Affairs), any provision For the Public Housing Capital Fund Pro- evaluate and reduce lead-based paint hazards of any statute or regulation that the Sec- gram to carry out capital and management in public housing by carrying out the activi- retary of Housing and Urban Development activities for public housing agencies, as au- ties of risk assessments, abatement, and in- administers in connection with the use of thorized under section 9 of the United States terim controls (as those terms are defined in funds made available under this paragraph Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437g) (the section 1004 of the Residential Lead-Based (except for requirements related to fair hous- ‘‘Act’’) $2,855,000,000, to remain available Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. ing, nondiscrimination, labor standards, and until September 30, 2023: Provided, That not- 4851b)): Provided further, That for purposes of the environment), upon a finding by the Sec- withstanding any other provision of law or environmental review, a grant under the pre- retary that any such waivers or alternative regulation, during fiscal year 2020, the Sec- vious two provisos shall be considered funds requirements are necessary for the effective retary of Housing and Urban Development for projects or activities under title I of the delivery and administration of such voucher may not delegate to any Department official United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. assistance: Provided further, That assistance other than the Deputy Secretary and the As- 1437 et seq.) for purposes of section 26 of such

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00102 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.028 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6033 Act (42 U.S.C. 1437x) and shall be subject to grants to undertake comprehensive local and leverage service dollars: Provided further, the regulations implementing such section: planning with input from residents and the That the Secretary may allow public housing Provided further, That for funds made avail- community: Provided further, That unobli- agencies to request exemptions from rent able under the previous three provisos, the gated balances, including recaptures, re- and income limitation requirements under Secretary shall allow a PHA to apply for up maining from funds appropriated under the sections 3 and 6 of the United States Housing to 20 percent of the funds made available heading ‘‘Revitalization of Severely Dis- Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437a, 1437d), as nec- under the first two provisos and prioritize tressed Public Housing (HOPE VI)’’ in fiscal essary to implement the Jobs-Plus program, need when awarding grants. year 2011 and prior fiscal years may be used on such terms and conditions as the Sec- PUBLIC HOUSING OPERATING FUND for purposes under this heading, notwith- retary may approve upon a finding by the For 2020 payments to public housing agen- standing the purposes for which such Secretary that any such waivers or alter- cies for the operation and management of amounts were appropriated: Provided further, native requirements are necessary for the ef- public housing, as authorized by section 9(e) That the Secretary shall issue the Notice of fective implementation of the Jobs-Plus ini- of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 Funding Availability for funds made avail- tiative as a voluntary program for residents: U.S.C. 1437g(e)), $4,650,000,000, to remain able under this heading no later than 60 days Provided further, That the Secretary shall available until September 30, 2021: Provided, after enactment of this Act: Provided further, publish by notice in the Federal Register any That of the total amount available under That the Secretary shall make grant awards waivers or alternative requirements pursu- this heading, $25,000,000 shall be available to no later than one year from the date of en- ant to the preceding proviso no later than 10 the Secretary to allocate pursuant to a need- actment of this Act in such amounts that days before the effective date of such notice. based application process notwithstanding the Secretary determines: Provided further, NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAMS section 203 of this title and not subject to That notwithstanding section 24(o) of the the Operating Fund formula at part 990 of United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) title 24, Code of Federal Regulations to pub- 1437v(o)), the Secretary may, until Sep- lic housing agencies that experience finan- tember 30, 2020, obligate any available unob- For activities and assistance authorized cial insolvency, as determined by the Sec- ligated balances made available under this under title I of the Native American Housing retary: Provided further, That after all such heading in this, or any prior Act. Assistance and Self-Determination Act of insolvency needs are met, the Secretary may SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAMS 1996 (NAHASDA) (25 U.S.C. 4111 et seq.), title distribute any remaining funds to all public For activities and assistance related to I of the Housing and Community Develop- housing agencies on a pro-rata basis pursu- Self-Sufficiency Programs, to remain avail- ment Act of 1974 with respect to Indian ant to the Operating Fund formula at part able until September 30, 2023, $130,000,000: tribes (42 U.S.C. 5306(a)(1)), and related tech- 990 of title 24, Code of Federal Regulations. Provided, That the amounts made available nical assistance, $820,000,000, to remain avail- CHOICE NEIGHBORHOODS INITIATIVE under this heading are provided as follows: able until September 30, 2024, unless other- For competitive grants under the Choice (1) $80,000,000 shall be for the Family Self- wise specified: Provided, That the amounts Neighborhoods Initiative (subject to section Sufficiency program to support family self- made available under this heading are pro- 24 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 sufficiency coordinators under section 23 of vided as follows: (42 U.S.C. 1437v), unless otherwise specified the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 (1) $646,000,000 shall be available for the Na- under this heading), for transformation, re- U.S.C. 1437u), to promote the development of tive American Housing Block Grants pro- habilitation, and replacement housing needs local strategies to coordinate the use of as- gram, as authorized under title I of of both public and HUD-assisted housing and sistance under sections 8 and 9 of such Act NAHASDA: Provided, That, notwithstanding to transform neighborhoods of poverty into with public and private resources, and enable NAHASDA, to determine the amount of the functioning, sustainable mixed income eligible families to achieve economic inde- allocation under title I of such Act for each neighborhoods with appropriate services, pendence and self-sufficiency: Provided, That Indian tribe, the Secretary shall apply the schools, public assets, transportation and ac- the Secretary may, by Federal Register no- formula under section 302 of such Act with cess to jobs, $100,000,000, to remain available tice, waive or specify alternative require- the need component based on single-race until September 30, 2022: Provided, That ments under subsections (b)(3), (b)(4), (b)(5), census data and with the need component grant funds may be used for resident and or (c)(1) of section 23 of such Act in order to based on multi-race census data, and the community services, community develop- facilitate the operation of a unified self-suf- amount of the allocation for each Indian ment, and affordable housing needs in the ficiency program for individuals receiving tribe shall be the greater of the two result- community, and for conversion of vacant or assistance under different provisions of the ing allocation amounts: Provided further, foreclosed properties to affordable housing: Act, as determined by the Secretary: Pro- That the Department will notify grantees of Provided further, That the use of funds made vided further, That owners of a privately their formula allocation within 60 days of available under this heading shall not be owned multifamily property with a section 8 the date of enactment of this Act; deemed to be public housing notwithstanding contract may voluntarily make a Family (2) $2,000,000 shall be available for the cost section 3(b)(1) of such Act: Provided further, Self-Sufficiency program available to the as- of guaranteed notes and other obligations, as That grantees shall commit to an additional sisted tenants of such property in accordance authorized by title VI of NAHASDA: Pro- period of affordability determined by the with procedures established by the Sec- vided, That such costs, including the costs of Secretary of not fewer than 20 years: Pro- retary: Provided further, That such proce- modifying such notes and other obligations, vided further, That grantees shall provide a dures established pursuant to the previous shall be as defined in section 502 of the Con- match in State, local, other Federal or pri- proviso shall permit participating tenants to gressional Budget Act of 1974, as amended: vate funds: Provided further, That grantees accrue escrow funds in accordance with sec- Provided further, That these funds are avail- may include local governments, tribal enti- tion 23(d)(2) and shall allow owners to use able to subsidize the total principal amount ties, public housing authorities, and non- funding from residual receipt accounts to of any notes and other obligations, any part profits: Provided further, That for-profit de- hire coordinators for their own Family Self- of which is to be guaranteed, not to exceed velopers may apply jointly with a public en- Sufficiency program; $32,000,000; tity: Provided further, That for purposes of (2) $35,000,000 shall be for the Resident Op- (3) $100,000,000 shall be available for com- environmental review, a grantee shall be portunity and Self-Sufficiency program to petitive grants under the Native American treated as a public housing agency under sec- provide for supportive services, service coor- Housing Block Grants program, as author- tion 26 of the United States Housing Act of dinators, and congregate services as author- ized under title I of NAHASDA: Provided, 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437x), and grants under this ized by section 34 of the United States Hous- That the Secretary shall obligate this addi- heading shall be subject to the regulations ing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437z–6) and the Na- tional amount for competitive grants to eli- issued by the Secretary to implement such tive American Housing Assistance and Self- gible recipients authorized under NAHASDA section: Provided further, That of the amount Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4101 et that apply for funds: Provided further, That provided, not less than $50,000,000 shall be seq.); and in awarding this additional amount, the Sec- awarded to public housing agencies: Provided (3) $15,000,000 shall be for a Jobs-Plus ini- retary shall consider need and administra- further, That such grantees shall create part- tiative, modeled after the Jobs-Plus dem- tive capacity, and shall give priority to nerships with other local organizations in- onstration: Provided, That funding provided projects that will spur construction and re- cluding assisted housing owners, service under this paragraph shall be available for habilitation: Provided further, That up to 1 agencies, and resident organizations: Pro- competitive grants to partnerships between percent of this additional amount may be vided further, That the Secretary shall con- public housing authorities, local workforce transferred, in aggregate, to ‘‘Program Of- sult with the Secretaries of Education, investment boards established under section fices—Public and Indian Housing’’ for nec- Labor, Transportation, Health and Human 107 of the Workforce Innovation and Oppor- essary costs of administering and overseeing Services, Agriculture, and Commerce, the tunity Act of 2014 (29 U.S.C. 3122), and other the obligation and expenditure of this addi- Attorney General, and the Administrator of agencies and organizations that provide sup- tional amount: Provided further, That any the Environmental Protection Agency to co- port to help public housing residents obtain funds transferred pursuant to this paragraph ordinate and leverage other appropriate Fed- employment and increase earnings: Provided shall remain available until September 30, eral resources: Provided further, That no further, That applicants must demonstrate 2025; more than $5,000,000 of funds made available the ability to provide services to residents, (4) $65,000,000 shall be available for grants under this heading may be provided as partner with workforce investment boards, to Indian tribes for carrying out the Indian

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Community Development Block Grant pro- NATIVE HAWAIIAN HOUSING BLOCK GRANT allocation within 60 days of enactment of gram under title I of the Housing and Com- For the Native Hawaiian Housing Block this Act. munity Development Act of 1974, notwith- Grant program, as authorized under title COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LOAN GUARANTEES standing section 106(a)(1) of such Act, of VIII of the Native American Housing Assist- PROGRAM ACCOUNT which, notwithstanding any other provision ance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (25 Subject to section 502 of the Congressional of law (including section 203 of this Act), up U.S.C. 4111 et seq.), $1,745,000, to remain Budget Act of 1974, during fiscal year 2020, to $4,000,000 may be used for emergencies available until September 30, 2024: Provided, commitments to guarantee loans under sec- that constitute imminent threats to health That notwithstanding section 812(b) of such tion 108 of the Housing and Community De- and safety: Provided, That not to exceed 20 Act, the Department of Hawaiian Home velopment Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5308), any percent of any grant made with funds appro- Lands may not invest grant amounts pro- part of which is guaranteed, shall not exceed priated under this paragraph shall be ex- vided under this heading in investment secu- a total principal amount of $300,000,000, not- pended for planning and management devel- rities and other obligations: Provided further, withstanding any aggregate limitation on opment and administration: Provided further, That amounts made available under this outstanding obligations guaranteed in sub- That funds provided under this paragraph heading in this and prior fiscal years may be section (k) of such section 108: Provided, That shall remain available until September 30, used to provide rental assistance to eligible the Secretary shall collect fees from bor- 2022; and Native Hawaiian families both on and off the rowers, notwithstanding subsection (m) of (5) $7,000,000 shall be available for pro- Hawaiian Home Lands, notwithstanding any such section 108, to result in a credit subsidy viding training and technical assistance to other provision of law. cost of zero for guaranteeing such loans, and Indian tribes, Indian housing authorities and COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT any such fees shall be collected in accord- tribally designated housing entities, to sup- ance with section 502(7) of the Congressional port the inspection of Indian housing units, HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS Budget Act of 1974: Provided further, That contract expertise, and for training and tech- such commitment authority funded by fees nical assistance related to funding provided For carrying out the Housing Opportuni- ties for Persons with AIDS program, as au- may be used to guarantee, or make commit- under this heading and other headings under ments to guarantee, notes or other obliga- this Act for the needs of Native American thorized by the AIDS Housing Opportunity Act (42 U.S.C. 12901 et seq.), $330,000,000, to tions issued by any State on behalf of non- families and Indian country: Provided, That entitlement communities in the State in ac- of the funds made available under this para- remain available until September 30, 2021, except that amounts allocated pursuant to cordance with the requirements of such sec- graph, not less than $2,000,000 shall be avail- tion 108: Provided further, That any State re- able for a national organization as author- section 854(c)(5) of such Act shall remain available until September 30, 2022: Provided, ceiving such a guarantee or commitment ized under section 703 of NAHASDA (25 under the previous proviso shall distribute U.S.C. 4212): Provided further, That amounts That the Secretary shall renew all expiring contracts for permanent supportive housing all funds subject to such guarantee to the made available under this paragraph may be units of general local government in non- used, contracted, or competed as determined that initially were funded under section 854(c)(5) of such Act from funds made avail- entitlement areas that received the commit- by the Secretary: Provided further, That the ment. amounts made available under this para- able under this heading in fiscal year 2010 graph may be used by the Secretary to enter and prior fiscal years that meet all program HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM into cooperative agreements for such pur- requirements before awarding funds for new For the HOME Investment Partnerships poses with public and private organizations, contracts under such section: Provided fur- program, as authorized under title II of the agencies, institutions, and other technical ther, That the Department shall notify Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable assistance providers to support the adminis- grantees of their formula allocation within Housing Act, as amended, $1,250,000,000, to re- tration of negotiated rulemaking under sec- 60 days of enactment of this Act. main available until September 30, 2023: Pro- tion 106 of NAHASDA (25 U.S.C. 4116), the ad- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND vided, That notwithstanding the amount ministration of the allocation formula under For carrying out the community develop- made available under this heading, the section 302 of NAHASDA (25 U.S.C. 4152), and ment block grant program under title I of threshold reduction requirements in sections the administration of performance tracking the Housing and Community Development 216(10) and 217(b)(4) of such Act shall not and reporting under section 407 of NAHASDA Act of 1974, as amended (42 U.S.C. 5301 et apply to allocations of such amount: Pro- (25 U.S.C. 4167), and that in all such coopera- seq.) (‘‘the Act’’ herein), $3,325,000,000, to re- vided further, That the Department shall no- tive agreements the principal purpose of main available until September 30, 2022, un- tify grantees of their formula allocation such agreements shall be considered to be less otherwise specified: Provided, That un- within 60 days of enactment of this Act: Pro- the provision of funds to carry out the public less explicitly provided for under this head- vided further, That section 218(g) of such Act purpose of furthering the purposes of ing, not to exceed 20 percent of any grant (42 U.S.C. 12748(g)) shall not apply with re- NAHASDA, regardless of the inclusion of any made with funds appropriated under this spect to the right of a jurisdiction to draw services that directly or indirectly benefit heading shall be expended for planning and funds from its HOME Investment Trust Fund the Department. management development and administra- that otherwise expired or would expire in tion: Provided further, That a metropolitan 2020, 2021, or 2022 under that section: Provided INDIAN HOUSING LOAN GUARANTEE FUND city, urban county, unit of general local gov- further, That section 231(b) of such Act (42 PROGRAM ACCOUNT ernment, Indian tribe, or insular area that U.S.C. 12771(b)) shall not apply to any For the cost of guaranteed loans, as au- directly or indirectly receives funds under uninvested funds that otherwise were de- thorized by section 184 of the Housing and this heading may not sell, trade, or other- ducted or would be deducted from the line of Community Development Act of 1992 (12 wise transfer all or any portion of such funds credit in the participating jurisdictions U.S.C. 1715z–13a), $1,100,000, to remain avail- to another such entity in exchange for any HOME Investment Trust Fund in 2018, 2019, able until expended: Provided, That such other funds, credits or non-Federal consider- 2020, 2021 or 2022 under that section. costs, including the costs of modifying such ations, but must use such funds for activities SELF-HELP AND ASSISTED HOMEOWNERSHIP loans, shall be as defined in section 502 of the eligible under title I of the Act: Provided fur- OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM Congressional Budget Act of 1974: Provided ther, That notwithstanding section 105(e)(1) For the Self-Help and Assisted Homeown- further, That an additional $500,000, to re- of the Act, no funds provided under this ership Opportunity Program, as authorized main available until expended, shall be heading may be provided to a for-profit enti- under section 11 of the Housing Opportunity available for administrative contract ex- ty for an economic development project Program Extension Act of 1996, as amended, penses including management processes and under section 105(a)(17) unless such project $54,000,000, to remain available until Sep- systems to carry out the loan guarantee pro- has been evaluated and selected in accord- tember 30, 2022: Provided, That of the total gram: Provided further, That the Secretary ance with guidelines required under sub- amount provided under this heading, may subsidize total loan principal, any part section (e)(2): Provided further, That of the $10,000,000 shall be made available to the of which is to be guaranteed, up to total amount provided under this heading, Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Pro- $1,000,000,000, to remain available until ex- $25,000,000 shall be for activities authorized gram as authorized under section 11 of the pended: Provided further, That for any unobli- under section 8071 of the SUPPORT for Pa- Housing Opportunity Program Extension Act gated balances (including amounts of uncom- tients and Communities Act (Public Law 115– of 1996, as amended: Provided further, That of mitted limitation) remaining from amounts 271): Provided further, That the funds allo- the total amount provided under this head- made available under this heading in Public cated pursuant to the previous proviso shall ing, $35,000,000 shall be made available for Law 115–31, Public Law 115–141, and Public not adversely affect the amount of any for- the second, third, and fourth capacity build- Law 116–6, and for any recaptures occurring mula assistance received by a State under ing activities authorized under section 4(a) in fiscal year 2019 or in future fiscal years of this heading: Provided further, That the Sec- of the HUD Demonstration Act of 1993 (42 amounts made available under this heading retary shall allocate the funds for such ac- U.S.C. 9816 note), of which not less than in prior fiscal years, the second proviso of tivities based on the percentages shown in $5,000,000 shall be made available for rural each such heading shall be applied as if Table 1 of the Notice establishing the fund- capacity building activities: Provided further, ‘‘these funds are available to’’ was struck ing formula published in 84 FR 16027 (April That of the total amount provided under this and ‘‘the Secretary may’’ was inserted in its 17, 2019): Provided further, That the Depart- heading, $5,000,000 shall be made available for place. ment shall notify grantees of their formula capacity building by national rural housing

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00104 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.028 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6035 organizations with experience assessing na- used for purposes under this heading, not- subsidy contracts (including section 8 mod- tional rural conditions and providing financ- withstanding the purposes for which such erate rehabilitation contracts), for contracts ing, training, technical assistance, informa- funds were appropriated: Provided further, entered into pursuant to section 441 of the tion, and research to local nonprofits, local That all balances for Shelter Plus Care re- McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act governments, and Indian Tribes serving high newals previously funded from the Shelter (42 U.S.C. 11401), for renewal of section 8 con- need rural communities: Provided further, Plus Care Renewal account and transferred tracts for units in projects that are subject That of the total amount provided under this to this account shall be available, if recap- to approved plans of action under the Emer- heading, $4,000,000, shall be made available tured, for Continuum of Care renewals in fis- gency Low Income Housing Preservation Act for a program to rehabilitate and modify the cal year 2020: Provided further, That the De- of 1987 or the Low-Income Housing Preserva- homes of disabled or low-income veterans, as partment shall notify grantees of their for- tion and Resident Homeownership Act of authorized under section 1079 of Public Law mula allocation from amounts allocated 1990, and for administrative and other ex- 113–291: Provided further, That funds provided (which may represent initial or final penses associated with project-based activi- under the previous proviso shall be awarded amounts allocated) for the Emergency Solu- ties and assistance funded under this para- within 180 days of enactment of this Act. tions Grant program within 60 days of enact- graph: Provided further, That of the total HOMELESS ASSISTANCE GRANTS ment of this Act: Provided further, That up to amounts provided under this heading, not to For the Emergency Solutions Grants pro- $80,000,000 of the funds appropriated under exceed $345,000,000 shall be available for per- this heading shall be to implement projects gram as authorized under subtitle B of title formance-based contract administrators for to demonstrate how a comprehensive ap- IV of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assist- section 8 project-based assistance, for car- proach to serving homeless youth, age 24 and ance Act, as amended; the Continuum of rying out 42 U.S.C. 1437(f): Provided further, under, in up to 25 communities with a pri- Care program as authorized under subtitle C That the Secretary may also use such ority for communities with substantial rural of title IV of such Act; and the Rural Hous- amounts in the previous proviso for perform- populations in up to eight locations, can dra- ing Stability Assistance program as author- ance-based contract administrators for the matically reduce youth homelessness: Pro- ized under subtitle D of title IV of such Act, administration of: interest reduction pay- vided further, That of the amount made avail- $2,761,00,000, to remain available until Sep- ments pursuant to section 236(a) of the Na- able under the previous proviso, up to tember 30, 2022: Provided, That any rental as- tional Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1715z–1(a)); rent $5,000,000 shall be available to provide tech- sistance amounts that are recaptured under supplement payments pursuant to section nical assistance on youth homelessness, and such Continuum of Care program shall re- 101 of the Housing and Urban Development collection, analysis, and reporting of data main available until expended and may be Act of 1965 (12 U.S.C. 1701s); section 236(f)(2) and performance measures under the com- used for any purpose under such program: rental assistance payments (12 U.S.C. 1715z– prehensive approaches to serve homeless Provided further, That not less than 1(f)(2)); project rental assistance contracts youth, in addition to and in coordination $280,000,000 of the funds appropriated under for the elderly under section 202(c)(2) of the with other technical assistance funds pro- this heading shall be available for such Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q); project vided under this title: Provided further, That Emergency Solutions Grants program: Pro- rental assistance contracts for supportive amounts made available for the Continuum vided further, That not less than $2,344,000,000 housing for persons with disabilities under of Care program under this heading in this of the funds appropriated under this heading section 811(d)(2) of the Cranston-Gonzalez and prior Acts may be used to competitively shall be available for such Continuum of National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. or non-competitively renew or replace grants Care and Rural Housing Stability Assistance 8013(d)(2)); project assistance contracts pur- for youth homeless demonstration projects programs: Provided further, That of the suant to section 202(h) of the Housing Act of under the Continuum of Care program, not- amounts made available under this heading, 1959 (Public Law 86–372; 73 Stat. 667); and withstanding any conflict with the require- up to $50,000,000 shall be made available for loans under section 202 of the Housing Act of ments of the Continuum of Care program: grants for rapid re-housing projects and sup- 1959 (Public Law 86–372; 73 Stat. 667): Provided Provided further, That youth aged 24 and portive service projects providing coordi- further, That amounts recaptured under this under seeking assistance under this heading nated entry, and for eligible activities the heading, the heading ‘‘Annual Contributions shall not be required to provide third party Secretary determines to be critical in order for Assisted Housing’’, or the heading ‘‘Hous- documentation to establish their eligibility to assist survivors of domestic violence, dat- ing Certificate Fund’’, may be used for re- under 42 U.S.C. 11302(a) or (b) to receive serv- ing violence, sexual assault, or stalking: Pro- newals of or amendments to section 8 ices: Provided further, That unaccompanied vided further, That such projects shall be eli- project-based contracts or for performance- youth aged 24 and under or families headed gible for renewal under the continuum of based contract administrators, notwith- by youth aged 24 and under who are living in care program subject to the same terms and standing the purposes for which such unsafe situations may be served by youth- conditions as other renewal applicants: Pro- amounts were appropriated: Provided further, serving providers funded under this heading: vided further, That up to $7,000,000 of the That, notwithstanding any other provision Provided further, That persons eligible under funds appropriated under this heading shall of law, upon the request of the Secretary, section 103(a)(5) of the McKinney-Vento be available for the national homeless data project funds that are held in residual re- Homeless Assistance Act may be served by analysis project: Provided further, That for ceipts accounts for any project subject to a any project funded under this heading to pro- all match requirements applicable to funds section 8 project-based Housing Assistance vide both transitional housing and rapid re- made available under this heading for this Payments contract that authorizes HUD or a housing: Provided further, That when award- fiscal year and prior fiscal years, a grantee Housing Finance Agency to require that sur- ing funds under the Continuum of Care pro- may use (or could have used) as a source of plus project funds be deposited in an inter- gram, the Secretary shall not deviate from match funds other funds administered by the est-bearing residual receipts account and the FY 2018 Notice of Funding Availability Secretary and other Federal agencies unless that are in excess of an amount to be deter- with respect to the tier 2 funding process, there is (or was) a specific statutory prohibi- mined by the Secretary, shall be remitted to the Continuum of Care application scoring, tion on any such use of any such funds: Pro- the Department and deposited in this ac- and for new projects, the project quality vided further, That none of the funds provided count, to be available until expended: Pro- threshold requirements, except as otherwise under this heading shall be available to pro- vided further, That amounts deposited pursu- provided under this Act or as necessary to vide funding for new projects, except for ant to the previous proviso shall be available award all available funds or consider the projects created through reallocation, unless in addition to the amount otherwise pro- most recent data from each Continuum of the Secretary determines that the con- vided by this heading for uses authorized Care. tinuum of care has demonstrated that under this heading. projects are evaluated and ranked based on HOUSING PROGRAMS HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY the degree to which they improve the con- PROJECT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE tinuum of care’s system performance: Pro- For activities and assistance for the provi- For capital advances, including amend- vided further, That the Secretary shall sion of project-based subsidy contracts under ments to capital advance contracts, for hous- prioritize funding under the Continuum of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 ing for the elderly, as authorized by section Care program to continuums of care that U.S.C. 1437 et seq.) (‘‘the Act’’), not other- 202 of the Housing Act of 1959, as amended, have demonstrated a capacity to reallocate wise provided for, $12,160,000,000, to remain for project rental assistance for the elderly funding from lower performing projects to available until expended, shall be available under section 202(c)(2) of such Act, including higher performing projects: Provided further, on October 1, 2019 (in addition to the amendments to contracts for such assistance That the Secretary shall provide incentives $400,000,000 previously appropriated under and renewal of expiring contracts for such to create projects that coordinate with hous- this heading that became available October assistance for up to a 1-year term, for senior ing providers and healthcare organizations 1, 2019), and $400,000,000, to remain available preservation rental assistance contracts, in- to provide permanent supportive housing and until expended, shall be available on October cluding renewals, as authorized by section rapid rehousing services: Provided further, 1, 2020: Provided, That the amounts made 811(e) of the American Housing and Eco- That any unobligated amounts remaining available under this heading shall be avail- nomic Opportunity Act of 2000, as amended, from funds appropriated under this heading able for expiring or terminating section 8 and for supportive services associated with in fiscal year 2012 and prior years for project- project-based subsidy contracts (including the housing, $696,000,000, to remain available based rental assistance for rehabilitation section 8 moderate rehabilitation contracts), until September 30, 2023: Provided, That of projects with 10-year grant terms may be for amendments to section 8 project-based the amount provided under this heading, up

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00105 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.028 S22OCPT1 S6036 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 to $107,000,000 shall be for service coordina- contract are in excess of an amount to be de- ensure such a final fiscal year 2020 appropria- tors and the continuation of existing con- termined by the Secretary, shall be remitted tion: Provided further, That the Secretary of gregate service grants for residents of as- to the Department and deposited in this ac- Housing and Urban Development shall issue sisted housing projects: Provided further, count, to remain available until September a final rule to complete rulemaking initiated That amounts under this heading shall be 30, 2023: Provided further, That amounts de- by the proposed rule entitled ‘‘Manufactured available for Real Estate Assessment Center posited in this account pursuant to the pre- Housing Program: Minimum Payments to inspections and inspection-related activities vious proviso shall be available in addition the States’’ published in the Federal Reg- associated with section 202 projects: Provided to the amounts otherwise provided by this ister on December 16, 2016 (81 Fed. Reg. further, That the Secretary may waive the heading for the purposes authorized under 91083): Provided further, That for the dispute provisions of section 202 governing the terms this heading: Provided further, That unobli- resolution and installation programs, the and conditions of project rental assistance, gated balances, including recaptures and car- Secretary may assess and collect fees from except that the initial contract term for ryover, remaining from funds transferred to any program participant: Provided further, such assistance shall not exceed 5 years in or appropriated under this heading shall be That such collections shall be deposited into duration: Provided further, That upon request used for the current purposes authorized the Fund, and the Secretary, as provided of the Secretary, project funds that are held under this heading in addition to the pur- herein, may use such collections, as well as in residual receipts accounts for any project poses for which such funds originally were fees collected under section 620, for nec- subject to a section 202 project rental assist- appropriated. essary expenses of such Act: Provided further, ance contract, and that upon termination of HOUSING COUNSELING ASSISTANCE That, notwithstanding the requirements of such contract are in excess of an amount to For contracts, grants, and other assistance section 620 of such Act, the Secretary may be determined by the Secretary, shall be re- excluding loans, as authorized under section carry out responsibilities of the Secretary mitted to the Department and deposited in 106 of the Housing and Urban Development under such Act through the use of approved this account, to remain available until Sep- Act of 1968, as amended, $45,000,000, to remain service providers that are paid directly by tember 30, 2023: Provided further, That available until September 30, 2021, including the recipients of their services. amounts deposited in this account pursuant up to $4,500,000 for administrative contract FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION to the previous proviso shall be available, in services and not less than $3,000,000 for the MUTUAL MORTGAGE INSURANCE PROGRAM addition to the amounts otherwise provided certification of housing counselors as re- ACCOUNT by this heading, for the purposes authorized quired under 12 U.S.C. 1701x: Provided, That under this heading: Provided further, That New commitments to guarantee single grants made available from amounts pro- unobligated balances, including recaptures family loans insured under the Mutual Mort- vided under this heading shall be awarded and carryover, remaining from funds trans- gage Insurance Fund shall not exceed within 180 days of enactment of this Act: ferred to or appropriated under this heading $400,000,000,000, to remain available until Provided further, That funds shall be used for shall be available for the current purposes September 30, 2021: Provided, That during fis- providing counseling and advice to tenants authorized under this heading in addition to cal year 2020, obligations to make direct and homeowners, both current and prospec- the purposes for which such funds originally loans to carry out the purposes of section tive, with respect to property maintenance, were appropriated: Provided further, That of 204(g) of the National Housing Act, as financial management or literacy, and such the total amount provided under this head- amended, shall not exceed $1,000,000: Provided other matters as may be appropriate to as- ing, $10,000,000 shall be for a program to be further, That the foregoing amount in the sist them in improving their housing condi- established by the Secretary to make grants previous proviso shall be for loans to non- tions, meeting their financial needs, and ful- to experienced non-profit organizations, profit and governmental entities in connec- filling the responsibilities of tenancy or States, local governments, or public housing tion with sales of single family real prop- homeownership; for program administration; agencies for safety and functional home erties owned by the Secretary and formerly and for housing counselor training: Provided modification repairs to meet the needs of insured under the Mutual Mortgage Insur- further, That for purposes of providing such low-income elderly homeowners to enable ance Fund: Provided further, That for admin- grants from amounts provided under this them to remain in their primary residence: istrative contract expenses of the Federal heading, the Secretary may enter into Provided further, That of the total amount Housing Administration, $130,000,000, to re- multiyear agreements, as appropriate, sub- made available under the previous proviso, main available until September 30, 2021: Pro- ject to the availability of annual appropria- no less than $5,000,000 shall be available to vided further, That to the extent guaranteed tions. meet such needs in communities with sub- loan commitments exceed $200,000,000,000 on stantial rural populations: Provided further, RENTAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE or before April 1, 2020, an additional $1,400 for That beneficiaries of the grant assistance For amendments to contracts under sec- administrative contract expenses shall be provided in the previous two provisos under tion 236(f)(2) of the National Housing Act (12 available for each $1,000,000 in additional this heading in the Department of Housing U.S.C. 1715z–1) in State-aided, noninsured guaranteed loan commitments (including a and Urban Development Appropriations Act, rental housing projects, $3,000,000, to remain pro rata amount for any amount below 2019 (Public Law 116–6) shall be homeowners. available until expended: Provided, That such $1,000,000), but in no case shall funds made HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES amount, together with unobligated balances available by this proviso exceed $30,000,000: Provided further, That notwithstanding the For capital advances, including amend- from recaptured amounts appropriated prior limitation in the first sentence of section ments to capital advance contracts, for sup- to fiscal year 2006 from terminated contracts 255(g) of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. portive housing for persons with disabilities, under such section of law, and any unobli- 1715z–20(g)), during fiscal year 2020 the Sec- as authorized by section 811 of the Cranston- gated balances, including recaptures and car- retary may insure and enter into new com- Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act ryover, remaining from funds appropriated mitments to insure mortgages under section (42 U.S.C. 8013), as amended, for project rent- under this heading after fiscal year 2005, 255 of the National Housing Act only to the al assistance for supportive housing for per- shall also be available for extensions of up to extent that the net credit subsidy cost for sons with disabilities under section 811(d)(2) one year for expiring contracts under such such insurance does not exceed zero: Provided of such Act, for project assistance contracts section of law. further, That for fiscal year 2020, the Sec- pursuant to section 202(h) of the Housing Act PAYMENT TO MANUFACTURED HOUSING FEES retary shall not take any action against a of 1959 (Public Law 86–372; 73 Stat. 667), in- TRUST FUND lender solely on the basis of compare ratios cluding amendments to contracts for such For necessary expenses as authorized by that have been adversely affected by defaults assistance and renewal of expiring contracts the National Manufactured Housing Con- on mortgages secured by properties in areas for such assistance for up to a 1-year term, struction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 where a major disaster was declared in 2017 for project rental assistance to State hous- (42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq.), up to $13,000,000, to re- or 2018 pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford ing finance agencies and other appropriate main available until expended, of which Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance entities as authorized under section 811(b)(3) $13,000,000 is to be derived from the Manufac- Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.). of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Housing tured Housing Fees Trust Fund: Provided, Act, and for supportive services associated That not to exceed the total amount appro- GENERAL AND SPECIAL RISK PROGRAM ACCOUNT with the housing for persons with disabilities priated under this heading shall be available New commitments to guarantee loans in- as authorized by section 811(b)(1) of such Act, from the general fund of the Treasury to the sured under the General and Special Risk In- $184,155,000, to remain available until Sep- extent necessary to incur obligations and surance Funds, as authorized by sections 238 tember 30, 2023: Provided, That amounts make expenditures pending the receipt of and 519 of the National Housing Act (12 made available under this heading shall be collections to the Fund pursuant to section U.S.C. 1715z–3 and 1735c), shall not exceed available for Real Estate Assessment Center 620 of such Act: Provided further, That the $30,000,000,000 in total loan principal, any inspections and inspection-related activities amount made available under this heading part of which is to be guaranteed, to remain associated with section 811 projects: Provided from the general fund shall be reduced as available until September 30, 2020: Provided, further, That, upon the request of the Sec- such collections are received during fiscal That during fiscal year 2020, gross obliga- retary, project funds that are held in resid- year 2020 so as to result in a final fiscal year tions for the principal amount of direct ual receipts accounts for any project subject 2020 appropriation from the general fund es- loans, as authorized by sections 204(g), 207(l), to a section 811 project rental assistance con- timated at zero, and fees pursuant to such 238, and 519(a) of the National Housing Act, tract, and that upon termination of such section 620 shall be modified as necessary to shall not exceed $1,000,000, which shall be for

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For the development, modernization, and for any amount below $1,000,000), but in no OFFICE OF LEAD HAZARD CONTROL AND enhancement of, modifications to, and infra- case shall funds made available by this pro- HEALTHY HOMES structure for Department-wide and program- specific information technology systems, for viso exceed $3,000,000: Provided further, That LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION receipts from Commitment and Multiclass the continuing operation and maintenance of For the Lead Hazard Reduction Program, fees collected pursuant to title III of the Na- both Department-wide and program-specific as authorized by section 1011 of the Residen- tional Housing Act, as amended, shall be information systems, and for program-re- tial Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act credited as offsetting collections to this ac- lated maintenance activities, $280,000,000, of of 1992, $290,000,000, to remain available until count. which $260,000,000 shall remain available September 30, 2022, of which $45,000,000 shall until September 30, 2021, and of which POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH be for the Healthy Homes Initiative, pursu- $20,000,000 shall remain available until Sep- RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY ant to sections 501 and 502 of the Housing and tember 30, 2022: Provided, That any amounts For contracts, grants, and necessary ex- Urban Development Act of 1970, which shall transferred to this Fund under this Act shall penses of programs of research and studies include research, studies, testing, and dem- remain available until expended: Provided relating to housing and urban problems, not onstration efforts, including education and further, That any amounts transferred to otherwise provided for, as authorized by title outreach concerning lead-based paint poi- this Fund from amounts appropriated by pre- V of the Housing and Urban Development soning and other housing-related diseases viously enacted appropriations Acts may be Act of 1970 (12 U.S.C. 1701z–1 et seq.), includ- and hazards: Provided, That for purposes of used for the purposes specified under this ing carrying out the functions of the Sec- environmental review pursuant to the Na- Fund, in addition to any other information retary of Housing and Urban Development tional Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 technology purposes for which such amounts under section 1(a)(1)(i) of Reorganization U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and other provisions of were appropriated: Provided further, That not Plan No. 2 of 1968, and for technical assist- law that further the purposes of such Act, a more than 10 percent of the funds made ance, $96,000,000, to remain available until grant under the Healthy Homes Initiative, or available under this heading for develop- September 30, 2021: Provided, That with re- the Lead Technical Studies program under ment, modernization and enhancement may spect to amounts made available under this this heading or under prior appropriations be obligated until the Secretary submits to heading, notwithstanding section 203 of this Acts for such purposes under this heading, the House and Senate Committees on Appro- title, the Secretary may enter into coopera- shall be considered to be funds for a special priations, for approval, a plan for expendi- tive agreements with philanthropic entities, project for purposes of section 305(c) of the ture that—(A) identifies for each moderniza- tion project: (i) the functional and perform- other Federal agencies, State or local gov- Multifamily Housing Property Disposition ance capabilities to be delivered and the mis- ernments and their agencies, Indian tribes, Reform Act of 1994: Provided further, That sion benefits to be realized, (ii) the esti- tribally designated housing entities, or col- not less than $100,000,000 of the amounts mated life-cycle cost, and (iii) key mile- leges or universities for research projects: made available under this heading for the stones to be met; and (B) demonstrates that Provided further, That with respect to the award of grants pursuant to section 1011 of the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Re- each modernization project is: (i) compliant previous proviso, such partners to the coop- with the Department’s enterprise architec- erative agreements must contribute at least duction Act of 1992 shall be provided to areas with the highest lead-based paint abatement ture, (ii) being managed in accordance with a 50 percent match toward the cost of the applicable life-cycle management policies project: Provided further, That for non-com- needs: Provided further, That $64,000,000 of the funds appropriated under this heading shall and guidance, (iii) subject to the Depart- petitive agreements entered into in accord- ment’s capital planning and investment con- be for the implementation of projects in not ance with the previous two provisos, the Sec- trol requirements, and (iv) supported by an more than ten communities to demonstrate retary of Housing and Urban Development adequately staffed project office. shall comply with section 2(b) of the Federal how intensive, extended, multi-year inter- OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL Funding Accountability and Transparency ventions can dramatically reduce the pres- For necessary salaries and expenses of the Act of 2006 (Public Law 109–282, 31 U.S.C. ence of lead-based paint hazards in those Office of Inspector General in carrying out note) in lieu of compliance with section communities: Provided further, That each the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amend- 102(a)(4)(C) with respect to documentation of project shall serve no more than four contig- ed, $132,489,000: Provided, That the Inspector award decisions: Provided further, That prior uous census tracts in which there are high General shall have independent authority to obligation of technical assistance funding, concentrations of housing stock built before 1940, in which low-income families with chil- over all personnel issues within this office: the Secretary shall submit a plan to the Provided further, That the Office of Inspector House and Senate Committees on Appropria- dren make up a significantly higher propor- tion of the population as compared to the General shall procure and rely upon the serv- tions on how it will allocate funding for this ices of an independent external auditor to activity at least 30 days prior to obligation: State average, and that are located in juris- dictions in which instances of elevated blood audit the fiscal year 2020 and subsequent fi- Provided further, That none of the funds pro- nancial statements of the Department of lead levels reported to the State are signifi- vided under this heading may be available Housing and Urban Development including cantly higher than the State average: Pro- for the doctoral dissertation research grant the financial statements of the Federal vided further, That such projects shall be program. Housing Administration and the Government awarded not less than $6,000,000 and not more FAIR HOUSING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY National Mortgage Association. than $9,000,000: Provided further, That funding FAIR HOUSING ACTIVITIES awarded for such projects shall be made GENERAL PROVISIONS—DEPARTMENT OF For contracts, grants, and other assist- available for draw down contingent upon the HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ance, not otherwise provided for, as author- grantee meeting cost-savings, productivity, (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) ized by title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of and grant compliance benchmarks estab- (INCLUDING RESCISSIONS) 1968, as amended by the Fair Housing lished by the Secretary: Provided further, SEC. 201. Fifty percent of the amounts of Amendments Act of 1988, and section 561 of That each recipient of funds for such budget authority, or in lieu thereof 50 per- the Housing and Community Development projects shall contribute an amount not less cent of the cash amounts associated with

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such budget authority, that are recaptured SEC. 207. The Secretary of Housing and necessary to facilitate the financing of ac- from projects described in section 1012(a) of Urban Development shall provide quarterly quisition, construction, and/or rehabilitation the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assist- reports to the House and Senate Committees of the receiving project or projects. ance Amendments Act of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 1437f on Appropriations regarding all uncommit- (8) If the transferring project meets the re- note) shall be rescinded or in the case of ted, unobligated, recaptured and excess funds quirements of subsection (d)(2), the owner or cash, shall be remitted to the Treasury, and in each program and activity within the ju- mortgagor of the receiving project or such amounts of budget authority or cash re- risdiction of the Department and shall sub- projects shall execute and record either a captured and not rescinded or remitted to mit additional, updated budget information continuation of the existing use agreement the Treasury shall be used by State housing to these Committees upon request. or a new use agreement for the project finance agencies or local governments or SEC. 208. No funds provided under this title where, in either case, any use restrictions in local housing agencies with projects ap- may be used for an audit of the Government such agreement are of no lesser duration proved by the Secretary of Housing and National Mortgage Association that makes than the existing use restrictions. Urban Development for which settlement oc- applicable requirements under the Federal (9) The transfer does not increase the cost curred after January 1, 1992, in accordance Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661 et (as defined in section 502 of the Congres- with such section. Notwithstanding the pre- seq.). sional Budget Act of 1974(2 U.S.C. 661a)) of vious sentence, the Secretary may award up SEC. 209. (a) Notwithstanding any other any FHA-insured mortgage, except to the ex- to 15 percent of the budget authority or cash provision of law, subject to the conditions tent that appropriations are provided in ad- recaptured and not rescinded or remitted to listed under this section, for fiscal years 2020 vance for the amount of any such increased the Treasury to provide project owners with and 2021, the Secretary of Housing and Urban cost. incentives to refinance their project at a Development may authorize the transfer of (d) For purposes of this section— lower interest rate. some or all project-based assistance, debt (1) the terms ‘‘low-income’’ and ‘‘very low- SEC. 202. None of the amounts made avail- held or insured by the Secretary and statu- income’’ shall have the meanings provided able under this Act may be used during fiscal torily required low-income and very low-in- by the statute and/or regulations governing year 2020 to investigate or prosecute under come use restrictions if any, associated with the program under which the project is in- the Fair Housing Act any otherwise lawful one or more multifamily housing project or sured or assisted; activity engaged in by one or more persons, projects to another multifamily housing (2) the term ‘‘multifamily housing project’’ including the filing or maintaining of a non- project or projects. means housing that meets one of the fol- frivolous legal action, that is engaged in (b) PHASED TRANSFERS.—Transfers of lowing conditions— solely for the purpose of achieving or pre- project-based assistance under this section (A) housing that is subject to a mortgage venting action by a Government official or may be done in phases to accommodate the insured under the National Housing Act; entity, or a court of competent jurisdiction. financing and other requirements related to (B) housing that has project-based assist- SEC. 203. Except as explicitly provided in rehabilitating or constructing the project or ance attached to the structure including law, any grant, cooperative agreement or projects to which the assistance is trans- projects undergoing mark to market debt re- other assistance made pursuant to title II of ferred, to ensure that such project or structuring under the Multifamily Assisted this Act shall be made on a competitive basis projects meet the standards under subsection Housing Reform and Affordability Housing and in accordance with section 102 of the De- (c). Act; partment of Housing and Urban Development (c) The transfer authorized in subsection (C) housing that is assisted under section Reform Act of 1989 (42 U.S.C. 3545). (a) is subject to the following conditions: 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. SEC. 204. Funds of the Department of Hous- (1) NUMBER AND BEDROOM SIZE OF UNITS.— 1701q); ing and Urban Development subject to the (A) For occupied units in the transferring (D) housing that is assisted under section Government Corporation Control Act or sec- project: The number of low-income and very 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. tion 402 of the Housing Act of 1950 shall be low-income units and the configuration (i.e., 1701q), as such section existed before the en- available, without regard to the limitations bedroom size) provided by the transferring actment of the Cranston-Gonzales National on administrative expenses, for legal serv- project shall be no less than when trans- Affordable Housing Act; ices on a contract or fee basis, and for uti- ferred to the receiving project or projects (E) housing that is assisted under section lizing and making payment for services and and the net dollar amount of Federal assist- 811 of the Cranston-Gonzales National Af- facilities of the Federal National Mortgage ance provided to the transferring project fordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013); or Association, Government National Mortgage shall remain the same in the receiving (F) housing or vacant land that is subject Association, Federal Home Loan Mortgage project or projects. to a use agreement; Corporation, Federal Financing Bank, Fed- (B) For unoccupied units in the transfer- (3) the term ‘‘project-based assistance’’ eral Reserve banks or any member thereof, ring project: The Secretary may authorize a means— Federal Home Loan banks, and any insured reduction in the number of dwelling units in (A) assistance provided under section 8(b) bank within the meaning of the Federal De- the receiving project or projects to allow for of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 posit Insurance Corporation Act, as amended a reconfiguration of bedroom sizes to meet U.S.C. 1437f(b)); (12 U.S.C. 1811–1). current market demands, as determined by (B) assistance for housing constructed or SEC. 205. Unless otherwise provided for in the Secretary and provided there is no in- substantially rehabilitated pursuant to as- this Act or through a reprogramming of crease in the project-based assistance budget sistance provided under section 8(b)(2) of funds, no part of any appropriation for the authority. such Act (as such section existed imme- Department of Housing and Urban Develop- (2) The transferring project shall, as deter- diately before October 1, 1983); ment shall be available for any program, project or activity in excess of amounts set mined by the Secretary, be either physically (C) rent supplement payments under sec- forth in the budget estimates submitted to obsolete or economically nonviable. tion 101 of the Housing and Urban Develop- Congress. (3) The receiving project or projects shall ment Act of 1965 (12 U.S.C. 1701s); SEC. 206. Corporations and agencies of the meet or exceed applicable physical standards (D) interest reduction payments under sec- Department of Housing and Urban Develop- established by the Secretary. tion 236 and/or additional assistance pay- ment which are subject to the Government (4) The owner or mortgagor of the transfer- ments under section 236(f)(2) of the National Corporation Control Act are hereby author- ring project shall notify and consult with the Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1715z–1); ized to make such expenditures, within the tenants residing in the transferring project (E) assistance payments made under sec- limits of funds and borrowing authority and provide a certification of approval by all tion 202(c)(2) of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 available to each such corporation or agency appropriate local governmental officials. U.S.C. 1701q(c)(2)); and and in accordance with law, and to make (5) The tenants of the transferring project (F) assistance payments made under sec- such contracts and commitments without re- who remain eligible for assistance to be pro- tion 811(d)(2) of the Cranston-Gonzalez Na- gard to fiscal year limitations as provided by vided by the receiving project or projects tional Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. section 104 of such Act as may be necessary shall not be required to vacate their units in 8013(d)(2)); in carrying out the programs set forth in the the transferring project or projects until new (4) the term ‘‘receiving project or projects’’ budget for 2020 for such corporation or agen- units in the receiving project are available means the multifamily housing project or cy except as hereinafter provided: Provided, for occupancy. projects to which some or all of the project- That collections of these corporations and (6) The Secretary determines that this based assistance, debt, and statutorily re- agencies may be used for new loan or mort- transfer is in the best interest of the tenants. quired low-income and very low-income use gage purchase commitments only to the ex- (7) If either the transferring project or the restrictions are to be transferred; tent expressly provided for in this Act (un- receiving project or projects meets the con- (5) the term ‘‘transferring project’’ means less such loans are in support of other forms dition specified in subsection (d)(2)(A), any the multifamily housing project which is of assistance provided for in this or prior ap- lien on the receiving project resulting from transferring some or all of the project-based propriations Acts), except that this proviso additional financing obtained by the owner assistance, debt, and the statutorily required shall not apply to the mortgage insurance or shall be subordinate to any FHA-insured low-income and very low-income use restric- guaranty operations of these corporations, mortgage lien transferred to, or placed on, tions to the receiving project or projects; or where loans or mortgage purchases are such project by the Secretary, except that and necessary to protect the financial interest of the Secretary may waive this requirement (6) the term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Sec- the United States Government. upon determination that such a waiver is retary of Housing and Urban Development.

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(e) RESEARCH REPORT.—The Secretary propriate steps to ensure that project-based costs to the House and Senate Committees shall conduct an evaluation of the transfer contracts remain in effect prior to fore- on Appropriations. authority under this section, including the closure, subject to the exercise of contrac- SEC. 218. The Secretary is authorized to effect of such transfers on the operational ef- tual abatement remedies to assist relocation transfer up to 10 percent or $5,000,000, which- ficiency, contract rents, physical and finan- of tenants for imminent major threats to ever is less, of funds appropriated for any of- cial conditions, and long-term preservation health and safety after written notice to and fice under the headings ‘‘Administrative of the affected properties. informed consent of the affected tenants and Support Offices’’ or ‘‘Program Offices’’ to SEC. 210. (a) No assistance shall be provided use of other available remedies, such as par- any other such office or account: Provided, under section 8 of the United States Housing tial abatements or receivership. After dis- That no appropriation for any such office or Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f) to any individual position of any multifamily property de- account shall be increased or decreased by who— scribed under this section, the contract and more than 10 percent or $5,000,000, whichever (1) is enrolled as a student at an institu- allowable rent levels on such properties shall is less, without prior written approval of the tion of higher education (as defined under be subject to the requirements under section House and Senate Committees on Appropria- section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 524 of MAHRAA. tions: Provided further, That the Secretary 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002)); SEC. 213. Public housing agencies that own shall provide notification to such Commit- (2) is under 24 years of age; and operate 400 or fewer public housing units tees 3 business days in advance of any such (3) is not a veteran; may elect to be exempt from any asset man- transfers under this section up to 10 percent (4) is unmarried; agement requirement imposed by the Sec- or $5,000,000, whichever is less. (5) does not have a dependent child; retary of Housing and Urban Development in SEC. 219. (a) Any entity receiving housing (6) is not a person with disabilities, as such connection with the operating fund rule: Pro- assistance payments shall maintain decent, safe, and sanitary conditions, as determined term is defined in section 3(b)(3)(E) of the vided, That an agency seeking a discontinu- by the Secretary of Housing and Urban De- United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. ance of a reduction of subsidy under the op- velopment (in this section referred to as the 1437a(b)(3)(E)) and was not receiving assist- erating fund formula shall not be exempt ‘‘Secretary’’), and comply with any stand- ance under such section 8 as of November 30, from asset management requirements. SEC. 214. With respect to the use of ards under applicable State or local laws, 2005; rules, ordinances, or regulations relating to (7) is not a youth who left foster care at amounts provided in this Act and in future Acts for the operation, capital improvement the physical condition of any property cov- age 14 or older and is at risk of becoming ered under a housing assistance payment homeless; and and management of public housing as au- thorized by sections 9(d) and 9(e) of the contract. (8) is not otherwise individually eligible, or (b) The Secretary shall take action under United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. has parents who, individually or jointly, are subsection (c) when a multifamily housing 1437g(d) and (e)), the Secretary shall not im- not eligible, to receive assistance under sec- project with a section 8 contract or contract tion 8 of the United States Housing Act of pose any requirement or guideline relating for similar project-based assistance— 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f). to asset management that restricts or limits (1) receives a Uniform Physical Condition (b) For purposes of determining the eligi- in any way the use of capital funds for cen- Standards (UPCS) score of 60 or less; or bility of a person to receive assistance under tral office costs pursuant to section 9(g)(1) or (2) fails to certify in writing to the Sec- section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 9(g)(2) of the United States Housing Act of retary within 3 days that all Exigent Health 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f), any financial assistance 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437g(g)(1), (2)): Provided, That and Safety deficiencies identified by the in- (in excess of amounts received for tuition a public housing agency may not use capital spector at the project have been corrected. funds authorized under section 9(d) for ac- and any other required fees and charges) Such requirements shall apply to insured tivities that are eligible under section 9(e) that an individual receives under the Higher and noninsured projects with assistance at- for assistance with amounts from the oper- Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.), tached to the units under section 8 of the from private sources, or an institution of ating fund in excess of the amounts per- United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. higher education (as defined under section mitted under section 9(g)(1) or 9(g)(2). 1437f), but do not apply to such units assisted SEC. 215. No official or employee of the De- 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 under section 8(o)(13) (42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)(13)) partment of Housing and Urban Development U.S.C. 1002)), shall be considered income to or to public housing units assisted with cap- that individual, except for a person over the shall be designated as an allotment holder ital or operating funds under section 9 of the age of 23 with dependent children. unless the Office of the Chief Financial Offi- United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. SEC. 211. The funds made available for Na- cer has determined that such allotment hold- 1437g). tive Alaskans under the heading ‘‘Native er has implemented an adequate system of (c)(1) Within 15 days of the issuance of the American Housing Block Grants’’ in title II funds control and has received training in REAC inspection, the Secretary must pro- of this Act shall be allocated to the same Na- funds control procedures and directives. The vide the owner with a Notice of Default with tive Alaskan housing block grant recipients Chief Financial Officer shall ensure that a specified timetable, determined by the Sec- that received funds in fiscal year 2005. there is a trained allotment holder for each retary, for correcting all deficiencies. The SEC. 212. Notwithstanding any other provi- HUD appropriation under the accounts ‘‘Ex- Secretary must also provide a copy of the sion of law, in fiscal year 2020, in managing ecutive Offices’’, ‘‘Administrative Support Notice of Default to the tenants, the local and disposing of any multifamily property Offices’’, ‘‘Program Offices’’, ‘‘Government government, any mortgagees, and any con- that is owned or has a mortgage held by the National Mortgage Association—Guarantees tract administrator. If the owner’s appeal re- Secretary of Housing and Urban Develop- of Mortgage-Backed Securities Loan Guar- sults in a UPCS score of 60 or above, the Sec- ment, and during the process of foreclosure antee Program Account’’, and ‘‘Office of In- retary may withdraw the Notice of Default. on any property with a contract for rental spector General’’ within the Department of (2) At the end of the time period for cor- assistance payments under section 8 of the Housing and Urban Development. recting all deficiencies specified in the No- United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. SEC. 216. The Secretary of the Department tice of Default, if the owner fails to fully cor- 1437f) or other Federal programs, the Sec- of Housing and Urban Development shall, for rect such deficiencies, the Secretary may— retary shall maintain any rental assistance fiscal year 2020, notify the public through (A) require immediate replacement of payments under section 8 of the United the Federal Register and other means, as de- project management with a management States Housing Act of 1937 and other pro- termined appropriate, of the issuance of a agent approved by the Secretary; grams that are attached to any dwelling notice of the availability of assistance or no- (B) impose civil money penalties, which units in the property. To the extent the Sec- tice of funding availability (NOFA) for any shall be used solely for the purpose of sup- retary determines, in consultation with the program or discretionary fund administered porting safe and sanitary conditions at appli- tenants and the local government, that such by the Secretary that is to be competitively cable properties, as designated by the Sec- a multifamily property owned or held by the awarded. Notwithstanding any other provi- retary, with priority given to the tenants of Secretary is not feasible for continued rental sion of law, for fiscal year 2020, the Secretary the property affected by the penalty; assistance payments under such section 8 or may make the NOFA available only on the (C) abate the section 8 contract, including other programs, based on consideration of (1) Internet at the appropriate Government web partial abatement, as determined by the Sec- the costs of rehabilitating and operating the site or through other electronic media, as de- retary, until all deficiencies have been cor- property and all available Federal, State, termined by the Secretary. rected; and local resources, including rent adjust- SEC. 217. Payment of attorney fees in pro- (D) pursue transfer of the project to an ments under section 524 of the Multifamily gram-related litigation shall be paid from owner, approved by the Secretary under es- Assisted Housing Reform and Affordability the individual program office and Office of tablished procedures, which will be obligated Act of 1997 (‘‘MAHRAA’’) (42 U.S.C. 1437f General Counsel salaries and expenses appro- to promptly make all required repairs and to note) and (2) environmental conditions that priations. The annual budget submission for accept renewal of the assistance contract as cannot be remedied in a cost-effective fash- the program offices and the Office of General long as such renewal is offered; ion, the Secretary may, in consultation with Counsel shall include any such projected liti- (E) transfer the existing section 8 contract the tenants of that property, contract for gation costs for attorney fees as a separate to another project or projects and owner or project-based rental assistance payments line item request. No funds provided in this owners; with an owner or owners of other existing title may be used to pay any such litigation (F) pursue exclusionary sanctions, includ- housing properties, or provide other rental costs for attorney fees until the Department ing suspensions or debarments from Federal assistance. The Secretary shall also take ap- submits for review a spending plan for such programs;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00109 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.028 S22OCPT1 S6040 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 (G) seek judicial appointment of a receiver award is announced by the Department or its (42 U.S.C. 11381 et seq.) to transition from to manage the property and cure all project offices. one Continuum of Care program component deficiencies or seek a judicial order of spe- SEC. 222. None of the funds made available to another. cific performance requiring the owner to by this Act may be used to require or enforce (b) In order to be eligible to receive a tran- cure all project deficiencies; the Physical Needs Assessment (PNA). sition grant, the funding recipient must have (H) work with the owner, lender, or other SEC. 223. None of the funds made available the consent of the Continuum of Care and related party to stabilize the property in an in this Act shall be used by the Federal meet standards determined by the Secretary. attempt to preserve the property through Housing Administration, the Government SEC. 230. None of the funds made available compliance, transfer of ownership, or an in- National Mortgage Administration, or the by this Act may be used by the Department fusion of capital provided by a third-party Department of Housing and Urban Develop- of Housing and Urban Development to direct that requires time to effectuate; or ment to insure, securitize, or establish a a grantee to undertake specific changes to (I) take any other regulatory or contrac- Federal guarantee of any mortgage or mort- existing zoning laws as part of carrying out tual remedies available as deemed necessary gage backed security that refinances or oth- the final rule entitled ‘‘Affirmatively Fur- and appropriate by the Secretary. erwise replaces a mortgage that has been thering Fair Housing’’ (80 Fed. Reg. 42272 (d) The Secretary shall also take appro- subject to eminent domain condemnation or (July 16, 2015)) or the notice entitled ‘‘Af- priate steps to ensure that project-based con- seizure, by a State, municipality, or any firmatively Furthering Fair Housing Assess- tracts remain in effect, subject to the exer- other political subdivision of a State. ment Tool’’ (79 Fed. Reg. 57949 (September cise of contractual abatement remedies to SEC. 224. None of the funds made available 26, 2014)). assist relocation of tenants for major threats by this Act may be used to terminate the SEC. 231. The Promise Zone designations to health and safety after written notice to status of a unit of general local government and Promise Zone Designation Agreements the affected tenants. To the extent the Sec- as a metropolitan city (as defined in section entered into pursuant to such designations, retary determines, in consultation with the 102 of the Housing and Community Develop- made by the Secretary of Housing and Urban tenants and the local government, that the ment Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5302)) with respect Development in prior fiscal years, shall re- property is not feasible for continued rental to grants under section 106 of such Act (42 main in effect in accordance with the terms assistance payments under such section 8 or U.S.C. 5306). and conditions of such agreements. other programs, based on consideration of— SEC. 225. Amounts made available under SEC. 232. None of the funds made available (1) the costs of rehabilitating and oper- this Act which are either appropriated, allo- by this Act may be used to establish and ating the property and all available Federal, cated, advanced on a reimbursable basis, or apply review criteria, including rating fac- State, and local resources, including rent ad- transferred to the Office of Policy Develop- tors or preference points, for participation in justments under section 524 of the Multi- ment and Research in the Department of or coordination with EnVision Centers, in family Assisted Housing Reform and Afford- Housing and Urban Development and func- the evaluation, selection, and award of any ability Act of 1997 (‘‘MAHRAA’’); and tions thereof, for research, evaluation, or funds made available and requiring competi- (2) environmental conditions that cannot statistical purposes, and which are unex- tive selection under this Act, except with re- be remedied in a cost-effective fashion, the pended at the time of completion of a con- spect to any such funds otherwise authorized Secretary may contract for project-based tract, grant, or cooperative agreement, may for EnVision Center purposes under this Act. SEC. 233. None of the funds made available rental assistance payments with an owner or be deobligated and shall immediately be- by this or any prior Act may be used to re- owners of other existing housing properties, come available and may be reobligated in quire or enforce any changes to the terms or provide other rental assistance. that fiscal year or the subsequent fiscal year and conditions of the public housing annual (e) The Secretary shall report quarterly on for the research, evaluation, or statistical contributions contract between the Sec- all properties covered by this section that purposes for which the amounts are made retary and any public housing agency, as are assessed through the Real Estate Assess- available to that Office subject to re- such contract was in effect as of December ment Center and have UPCS physical inspec- programming requirements in section 405 of 31, 2017, unless such changes are mutually tion scores of less than 60 or have received this Act. SEC. 226. None of the funds provided in this agreed upon by the Secretary and such agen- an unsatisfactory management and occu- Act or any other act may be used for awards, cy: , That such agreement by an pancy review within the past 36 months. The Provided including performance, special act, or spot, agency may be indicated only by a written report shall include— for any employee of the Department of Hous- amendment to the terms and conditions con- (1) the enforcement actions being taken to ing and Urban Development subject to ad- taining the duly authorized signature of its address such conditions, including imposi- ministrative discipline (including suspension chief executive: , That the tion of civil money penalties and termi- Provided Further from work), in this or the prior fiscal year, Secretary may not withhold funds to compel nation of subsidies, and identify properties but this prohibition shall not be effective such agreement by an agency which certifies that have such conditions multiple times; prior to the effective date of any such admin- to its compliance with its contract. (2) actions that the Department of Housing istrative discipline or after any final deci- SEC. 234. None of the amounts made avail- and Urban Development is taking to protect sion over-turning such discipline. able in this Act or in the Department of tenants of such identified properties; and SEC. 227. Funds made available in this title Housing and Urban Development Appropria- (3) any administrative or legislative rec- under the heading ‘‘Homeless Assistance tions Act, 2019 (Public Law 116–6) may be ommendations to further improve the living Grants’’ may be used by the Secretary to used to consider Family Self-Sufficiency per- conditions at properties covered under a participate in Performance Partnership Pi- formance measures or performance scores in housing assistance payment contract. lots authorized under section 526 of division determining funding awards for programs re- This report shall be due to the Senate and H of Public Law 113–76, section 524 of division ceiving Family Self-Sufficiency program co- House Committees on Appropriations no G of Public Law 113–235, section 525 of divi- ordinator funding provided in this Act or in later than 30 days after the enactment of sion H of Public Law 114–113, section 525 of the Department of Housing and Urban Devel- this Act, and on the first business day of division H of Public Law 115–31, section 525 of opment Appropriations Act, 2019 (Public Law each Federal fiscal year quarter thereafter division H of Public Law 115–141, section 524 116–6). while this section remains in effect. of division B of Public Law 115–245 and such SEC. 235. (a) All unobligated balances from SEC. 220. None of the funds made available authorities as are enacted for Performance funds appropriated under the heading ‘‘De- by this Act, or any other Act, for purposes Partnership Pilots in an appropriations Act partment of Housing and Urban Development authorized under section 8 (only with respect for fiscal year 2020: Provided, That such par- Public and Indian Housing—Tenant Based to the tenant-based rental assistance pro- ticipation shall be limited to no more than Rental Assistance’’ in chapter 10 of title I of gram) and section 9 of the United States 10 continuums of care and housing activities division B of the Consolidated Security, Dis- Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437 et seq.), to improve outcomes for disconnected youth. aster Assistance, and Continuing Appropria- may be used by any public housing agency SEC. 228. With respect to grant amounts tions Act, 2009 (Public Law 110–329) are here- for any amount of salary, including bonuses, awarded under the heading ‘‘Homeless As- by rescinded. for the chief executive officer of which, or sistance Grants’’ for fiscal years 2015 through (b) All unobligated balances from funds ap- any other official or employee of which, that 2020 for the continuum of care (CoC) program propriated under the heading ‘‘Department exceeds the annual rate of basic pay payable as authorized under subtitle C of title IV of of Housing and Urban Development Public for a position at level IV of the Executive the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance and Indian Housing—Project-Based Rental Schedule at any time during any public Act, costs paid by program income of grant Assistance’’ in chapter 10 of title I of divi- housing agency fiscal year 2020. recipients may count toward meeting the re- sion B of the Consolidated Security, Disaster SEC. 221. None of the funds in this Act pro- cipient’s matching requirements, provided Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations vided to the Department of Housing and the costs are eligible CoC costs that supple- Act, 2009 (Public Law 110–329; 122 Stat. 324) Urban Development may be used to make a ment the recipient’s CoC program. (as amended by section 1203 of Public Law grant award unless the Secretary notifies SEC. 229. (a) From amounts made available 111–32; 123 Stat. 1859) are hereby rescinded. the House and Senate Committees on Appro- under this title under the heading ‘‘Homeless SEC. 236. Any public housing agency des- priations not less than 3 full business days Assistance Grants’’, the Secretary may ignated as a Moving to Work agency pursu- before any project, State, locality, housing award 1-year transition grants to recipients ant to section 239 of (Public Law 114–113) authority, tribe, nonprofit organization, or of funds for activities under subtitle C of the may, upon such designation, use funds (ex- other entity selected to receive a grant McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act cept for special purpose funding, including

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00110 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.028 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6041 special purpose vouchers) previously allo- Railroad Passenger Corporation: Provided compensate, non-Federal parties intervening cated to any such public housing agency further, That the Inspector General may se- in regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings under section 8 or 9 of the United States lect, appoint, and employ such officers and funded in this Act. Housing Act of 1937, including any reserve employees as may be necessary for carrying SEC. 402. None of the funds appropriated in funds held by the public housing agency or out the functions, powers, and duties of the this Act shall remain available for obliga- funds held by the Department of Housing and Office of Inspector General, subject to the tion beyond the current fiscal year, nor may Urban Development, pursuant to the author- applicable laws and regulations that govern any be transferred to other appropriations, ity for use of section 8 or 9 funding provided such selections, appointments, and employ- unless expressly so provided herein. under such section and section 204 of title II ment within the Corporation: Provided fur- SEC. 403. The expenditure of any appropria- of the Departments of Veterans Affairs and ther, That concurrent with the President’s tion under this Act for any consulting serv- Housing and Urban Development and Inde- budget request for fiscal year 2021, the In- ice through a procurement contract pursu- pendent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996 spector General shall submit to the House ant to section 3109 of title 5, United States (Public Law 104–134), notwithstanding the and Senate Committees on Appropriations a Code, shall be limited to those contracts purposes for which such funds were appro- budget request for fiscal year 2021 in similar where such expenditures are a matter of pub- priated format and substance to those submitted by lic record and available for public inspection, SEC. 237. None of the amounts made avail- executive agencies of the Federal Govern- except where otherwise provided under exist- able by this Act or by Public Law 116-6 may ment. ing law, or under existing Executive order issued pursuant to existing law. be used to prohibit any public housing agen- NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD cy under receivership or the direction of a SEC. 404. (a) None of the funds made avail- SALARIES AND EXPENSES able in this Act may be obligated or ex- Federal monitor from applying for, receiv- pended for any employee training that— ing, or using funds made available under the For necessary expenses of the National (1) does not meet identified needs for heading ‘‘Public Housing Capital Fund’’ for Transportation Safety Board, including hire knowledge, skills, and abilities bearing di- competitive grants to evaluate and reduce of passenger motor vehicles and aircraft; rectly upon the performance of official du- lead-based paint hazards in this Act or that services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, but at ties; remain available and not awarded from prior rates for individuals not to exceed the per (2) contains elements likely to induce high Acts, or be used to prohibit a public housing diem rate equivalent to the rate for a GS–15; levels of emotional response or psychological agency from using such funds to carry out uniforms, or allowances therefor, as author- stress in some participants; any required work pursuant to a settlement ized by law (5 U.S.C. 5901–5902), $110,400,000, of (3) does not require prior employee notifi- agreement, consent decree, voluntary agree- which not to exceed $2,000 may be used for cation of the content and methods to be used ment, or similar document for a violation of official reception and representation ex- in the training and written end of course the Lead Safe Housing or Lead Disclosure penses. The amounts made available to the evaluation; Rules. National Transportation Safety Board in This title may be cited as the ‘‘Department this Act include amounts necessary to make (4) contains any methods or content associ- of Housing and Urban Development Appro- lease payments on an obligation incurred in ated with religious or quasi-religious belief priations Act, 2020’’. fiscal year 2001 for a capital lease. systems or ‘‘new age’’ belief systems as de- NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT CORPORATION fined in Equal Employment Opportunity TITLE III Commission Notice N–915.022, dated Sep- RELATED AGENCIES PAYMENT TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD tember 2, 1988; or REINVESTMENT CORPORATION ACCESS BOARD (5) is offensive to, or designed to change, For payment to the Neighborhood Rein- SALARIES AND EXPENSES participants’ personal values or lifestyle out- vestment Corporation for use in neighbor- For expenses necessary for the Access side the workplace. hood reinvestment activities, as authorized (b) Nothing in this section shall prohibit, Board, as authorized by section 502 of the Re- by the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corpora- restrict, or otherwise preclude an agency habilitation Act of 1973, as amended, tion Act (42 U.S.C. 8101–8107), $151,000,000, of from conducting training bearing directly $9,200,000: Provided, That, notwithstanding which $5,000,000 shall be for a multi-family upon the performance of official duties. any other provision of law, there may be rental housing program: Provided, That an SEC. 405. Except as otherwise provided in credited to this appropriation funds received additional $1,000,000, to remain available this Act, none of the funds provided in this for publications and training expenses: Pro- until September 30, 2023, shall be for the pro- Act, provided by previous appropriations vided further, That of this amount, $800,000 motion and development of shared equity Acts to the agencies or entities funded in shall be for activities authorized under sec- housing models. this Act that remain available for obligation tion 432 of Public Law 115–254. SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD or expenditure in fiscal year 2020, or provided FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION from any accounts in the Treasury derived SALARIES AND EXPENSES SALARIES AND EXPENSES by the collection of fees and available to the For necessary expenses of the Surface For necessary expenses of the Federal Mar- agencies funded by this Act, shall be avail- Transportation Board, including services au- itime Commission as authorized by section able for obligation or expenditure through a thorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, $37,100,000: Provided, 201(d) of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as reprogramming of funds that— That notwithstanding any other provision of amended (46 U.S.C. 307), including services as (1) creates a new program; law, not to exceed $1,250,000 from fees estab- authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109; hire of passenger (2) eliminates a program, project, or activ- lished by the Chairman of the Surface Trans- motor vehicles as authorized by 31 U.S.C. ity; portation Board shall be credited to this ap- 1343(b); and uniforms or allowances there- (3) increases funds or personnel for any propriation as offsetting collections and used fore, as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5901–5902, program, project, or activity for which funds for necessary and authorized expenses under $28,000,000: Provided, That not to exceed $2,000 have been denied or restricted by the Con- this heading: Provided further, That the sum shall be available for official reception and gress; herein appropriated from the general fund representation expenses. (4) proposes to use funds directed for a spe- shall be reduced on a dollar-for-dollar basis cific activity by either the House or Senate NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION as such offsetting collections are received Committees on Appropriations for a dif- OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL during fiscal year 2020, to result in a final ap- ferent purpose; SALARIES AND EXPENSES propriation from the general fund estimated (5) augments existing programs, projects, For necessary expenses of the Office of In- at no more than $35,850,000. or activities in excess of $5,000,000 or 10 per- spector General for the National Railroad UNITED STATES INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON cent, whichever is less; Passenger Corporation to carry out the pro- HOMELESSNESS (6) reduces existing programs, projects, or visions of the Inspector General Act of 1978, OPERATING EXPENSES activities by $5,000,000 or 10 percent, which- as amended, $23,274,000: Provided, That the For necessary expenses (including payment ever is less; or Inspector General shall have all necessary of salaries, authorized travel, hire of pas- (7) creates, reorganizes, or restructures a authority, in carrying out the duties speci- senger motor vehicles, the rental of con- branch, division, office, bureau, board, com- fied in the Inspector General Act, as amend- ference rooms, and the employment of ex- mission, agency, administration, or depart- ed (5 U.S.C. App. 3), to investigate allega- perts and consultants under section 3109 of ment different from the budget justifications tions of fraud, including false statements to title 5, United States Code) of the United submitted to the Committees on Appropria- the government (18 U.S.C. 1001), by any per- States Interagency Council on Homelessness tions or the table accompanying the report son or entity that is subject to regulation by in carrying out the functions pursuant to accompanying this Act, whichever is more the National Railroad Passenger Corpora- title II of the McKinney-Vento Homeless As- detailed, unless prior approval is received tion: Provided further, That the Inspector sistance Act, as amended, $3,700,000. from the House and Senate Committees on General may enter into contracts and other Appropriations: Provided, That not later TITLE IV arrangements for audits, studies, analyses, than 60 days after the date of enactment of and other services with public agencies and GENERAL PROVISIONS—THIS ACT this Act, each agency funded by this Act with private persons, subject to the applica- SEC. 401. None of the funds in this Act shall shall submit a report to the Committees on ble laws and regulations that govern the ob- be used for the planning or execution of any Appropriations of the Senate and of the taining of such services within the National program to pay the expenses of, or otherwise House of Representatives to establish the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00111 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.028 S22OCPT1 S6042 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 baseline for application of reprogramming has been certified by the Office of Personnel investigations, prosecution, or adjudication and transfer authorities for the current fis- Management as still qualified to perform the activities. cal year: Provided further, That the report duties of his or her former position and has SEC. 418. (a) None of the funds made avail- shall include— not been restored thereto. able in this Act may be used to deny an In- (A) a table for each appropriation with a SEC. 410. No funds appropriated pursuant to spector General funded under this Act timely separate column to display the prior year en- this Act may be expended by an entity un- access to any records, documents, or other acted level, the President’s budget request, less the entity agrees that in expending the materials available to the department or adjustments made by Congress, adjustments assistance the entity will comply with sec- agency over which that Inspector General due to enacted rescissions, if appropriate, tions 2 through 4 of the Act of March 3, 1933 has responsibilities under the Inspector Gen- and the fiscal year enacted level; (41 U.S.C. 8301–8305, popularly known as the eral Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.), or to prevent (B) a delineation in the table for each ap- ‘‘Buy American Act’’). or impede that Inspector General’s access to propriation and its respective prior year en- SEC. 411. No funds appropriated or other- such records, documents, or other materials, acted level by object class and program, wise made available under this Act shall be under any provision of law, except a provi- project, and activity as detailed in this Act, made available to any person or entity that sion of law that expressly refers to the In- the table accompanying the explanatory has been convicted of violating the Buy spector General and expressly limits the In- statement accompanying this Act, accom- American Act (41 U.S.C. 8301–8305). spector General’s right of access. panying reports of the House and Senate SEC. 412. None of the funds made available (b) A department or agency covered by this Committee on Appropriations, or in the in this Act may be used for first-class airline section shall provide its Inspector General budget appendix for the respective appro- accommodations in contravention of sec- with access to all such records, documents, priations, whichever is more detailed, and tions 301–10.122 and 301–10.123 of title 41, Code and other materials in a timely manner. shall apply to all items for which a dollar of Federal Regulations. (c) Each Inspector General shall ensure amount is specified and to all programs for SEC. 413. (a) None of the funds made avail- compliance with statutory limitations on which new budget (obligational) authority is able by this Act may be used to approve a disclosure relevant to the information pro- provided, as well as to discretionary grants new foreign air carrier permit under sections vided by the establishment over which that and discretionary grant allocations; and 41301 through 41305 of title 49, United States Inspector General has responsibilities under (C) an identification of items of special Code, or exemption application under section the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. congressional interest. 40109 of that title of an air carrier already App.). SEC. 406. Except as otherwise specifically holding an air operators certificate issued by (d) Each Inspector General covered by this provided by law, not to exceed 50 percent of a country that is party to the U.S.-E.U.-Ice- section shall report to the Committees on unobligated balances remaining available at land-Norway Air Transport Agreement Appropriations of the House of Representa- the end of fiscal year 2020 from appropria- where such approval would contravene tives and the Senate within 5 calendar days tions made available for salaries and ex- United States law or Article 17 bis of the any failures to comply with this require- penses for fiscal year 2020 in this Act, shall U.S.-E.U.-Iceland-Norway Air Transport ment. remain available through September 30, 2021, Agreement. SEC. 419. None of the funds appropriated or for each such account for the purposes au- (b) Nothing in this section shall prohibit, otherwise made available by this Act may be thorized: Provided, That a request shall be restrict or otherwise preclude the Secretary used to pay award or incentive fees for con- submitted to the House and Senate Commit- of Transportation from granting a foreign tractors whose performance has been judged tees on Appropriations for approval prior to air carrier permit or an exemption to such to be below satisfactory, behind schedule, the expenditure of such funds: Provided fur- an air carrier where such authorization is over budget, or has failed to meet the basic ther, That these requests shall be made in consistent with the U.S.-E.U.-Iceland-Nor- requirements of a contract, unless the Agen- compliance with reprogramming guidelines way Air Transport Agreement and United cy determines that any such deviations are under section 405 of this Act. States law. due to unforeseeable events, government- SEC. 407. No funds in this Act may be used SEC. 414. None of the funds made available driven scope changes, or are not significant to support any Federal, State, or local in this Act may be used to send or otherwise within the overall scope of the project and/or projects that seek to use the power of emi- pay for the attendance of more than 50 em- program unless such awards or incentive fees nent domain, unless eminent domain is em- ployees of a single agency or department of are consistent with 16.401(e)(2) of the FAR. ployed only for a public use: Provided, That the United States Government, who are sta- This division may be cited as the ‘‘Trans- for purposes of this section, public use shall tioned in the United States, at any single portation, Housing and Urban Development, not be construed to include economic devel- international conference unless the relevant and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, opment that primarily benefits private enti- Secretary reports to the House and Senate 2020’’. ties: Provided further, That any use of funds Committees on Appropriations at least 5 for mass transit, railroad, airport, seaport or days in advance that such attendance is im- SA 949. Mr. YOUNG (for himself and highway projects, as well as utility projects portant to the national interest: Provided, Mr. GARDNER) submitted an amend- which benefit or serve the general public (in- That for purposes of this section the term ment intended to be proposed to cluding energy-related, communication-re- ‘‘international conference’’ shall mean a lated, water-related and wastewater-related conference occurring outside of the United amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. infrastructure), other structures designated States attended by representatives of the SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making for use by the general public or which have United States Government and of foreign appropriations for the Departments of other common-carrier or public-utility func- governments, international organizations, or Commerce and Justice, Science, and tions that serve the general public and are nongovernmental organizations. Related Agencies for the fiscal year subject to regulation and oversight by the SEC. 415. None of the funds appropriated or ending September 30, 2020, and for government, and projects for the removal of otherwise made available under this Act may other purposes; which was ordered to an immediate threat to public health and be used by the Surface Transportation Board safety or brownfields as defined in the Small to charge or collect any filing fee for rate or lie on the table; as follows: Business Liability Relief and Brownfields practice complaints filed with the Board in At the appropriate place in title II of divi- Revitalization Act (Public Law 107–118) shall an amount in excess of the amount author- sion D, insert the following: be considered a public use for purposes of ized for district court civil suit filing fees SEC. 2ll. (a) The purpose of this section is eminent domain. under section 1914 of title 28, United States to establish the Task Force on the Impact of SEC. 408. None of the funds made available Code. the Affordable Housing Crisis, which shall— in this Act may be transferred to any depart- SEC. 416. None of the funds made available (1) evaluate and quantify the impact that a ment, agency, or instrumentality of the by this Act may be used by the Department lack of affordable housing has on other areas United States Government, except pursuant of Transportation, the Department of Hous- of life and life outcomes; to a transfer made by, or transfer authority ing and Urban Development, or any other (2) evaluate and quantify the costs in- provided in, this Act or any other appropria- Federal agency to lease or purchase new curred by other Federal, State, and local tions Act. light duty vehicles for any executive fleet, or programs due to a lack of affordable housing; SEC. 409. No part of any appropriation con- for an agency’s fleet inventory, except in ac- and tained in this Act shall be available to pay cordance with Presidential Memorandum— (3) make recommendations to Congress on the salary for any person filling a position, Federal Fleet Performance, dated May 24, how to use affordable housing to improve the other than a temporary position, formerly 2011. effectiveness of other Federal programs and held by an employee who has left to enter SEC. 417. (a) None of the funds made avail- improve life outcomes. the Armed Forces of the United States and able in this Act may be used to maintain or (b) In this section: has satisfactorily completed his or her pe- establish a computer network unless such (1)(A) The term ‘‘affordable housing’’ riod of active military or naval service, and network blocks the viewing, downloading, means— has within 90 days after his or her release and exchanging of pornography. (i) housing for which the household is re- from such service or from hospitalization (b) Nothing in subsection (a) shall limit quired to pay not more than 30 percent of the continuing after discharge for a period of not the use of funds necessary for any Federal, household income for gross housing costs, in- more than 1 year, made application for res- State, tribal, or local law enforcement agen- cluding utilities, where such income is less toration to his or her former position and cy or any other entity carrying out criminal than or equal to the area median income for

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00112 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.028 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6043 the municipality in which the housing is lo- (4)(A) A member of the Task Force shall be SA 950. Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. cated, as determined by the Secretary; and appointed for the life of the Task Force. SHELBY) proposed an amendment to (ii) housing— (B) Any vacancy in the Task Force— amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. (I) for which the household pays more than (i) shall not affect the powers of the Task SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making 30 percent of the household income for gross Force; and housing costs, including utilities, where such (ii) shall be filled in the same manner as appropriations for the Departments of income is less than or equal to the area me- the original appointment. Commerce and Justice, Science, and dian income for the municipality in which (5) The Task Force shall meet not later Related Agencies for the fiscal year the housing is located, as determined by the than 30 days after the date on which a major- ending September 30, 2020, and for Secretary; and ity of the members of the Task Force have other purposes; as follows: been appointed. (II) that is assisted or considered afford- On page 321, line 14, strike ‘‘$5,000,000’’ and (6)(A) The Task Force shall meet at the able by the Department of Housing and insert ‘‘$5,250,000’’. Urban Development, including— call of the co-chairs of the Task Force. (B) A majority of the members of the Task (aa) public housing; SA 951. Mr. WARNER (for himself, (bb) housing assisted under section 8(o) of Force shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. KAINE, and Mr. the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 number of members may hold hearings. U.S.C. 1437f(o)); (d)(1) The Task Force shall utilize avail- VAN HOLLEN) submitted an amendment (cc) housing receiving the low-income able survey and statistical data related to intended to be proposed to amendment housing credit under section 42 of the Inter- the purpose of the Task Force to complete a SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the nal Revenue Code; and comprehensive report to— bill H.R. 3055, making appropriations (dd) housing assisted under other Federal (A) evaluate and quantify the impact that for the Departments of Commerce and a lack of affordable housing has on other or local housing programs serving house- Justice, Science, and Related Agencies holds with incomes at or below 80 percent of areas of life and life outcomes for individuals living in the United States, including— for the fiscal year ending September 30, the area median income or providing serv- 2020, and for other purposes; which was ices or amenities that will primarily be used (i) education; by low-income housing. (ii) employment; ordered to lie on the table; as follows: (B) The definition in subparagraph (A) (iii) income level; At the appropriate place in division A, in- shall apply to Federal, State, and local af- (iv) health; sert the following: fordable housing programs. (v) nutrition; SEC. lll. Not later than 30 days after the (2) The terms ‘‘low-income housing’’ and (vi) access to transportation; date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney ‘‘public housing’’ have the meanings given (vii) the poverty level of the neighborhood General shall submit to Congress a report those terms in section 3(b) of the United in which individuals live; that— States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. (viii) regional economic growth; (1) details the progress of the implementa- 1437a(b)). (ix) neighborhood and rural community tion of the Ashanti Alert Act of 2018 (Public (3) The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Sec- stability and revitalization; and Law 115–401; 132 Stat. 5336) and the amend- retary of Housing and Urban Development. (x) other areas of life and life outcomes re- ments made by that Act; and (4) The term ‘‘Task Force’’ means the Task lated to the purpose of the Task Force nec- (2) establishes a deadline for full imple- Force on the Impact of the Affordable Hous- essary to complete a comprehensive report; mentation of that Act and the amendments ing Crisis established under subsection (c)(1). (B) evaluate and quantify the costs in- made by that Act, which shall be not later (c)(1) There is established a bipartisan task curred by other Federal, State, and local than 90 days after the date of enactment of force to be known as the Task Force on the programs due to a lack of affordable housing; this Act. Impact of the Affordable Housing Crisis. and (2)(A) The Task Force shall be composed of (C) make recommendations to Congress on SA 952. Mr. MERKLEY submitted an 18 members, of whom— how to use affordable housing to improve the (i) 1 member shall be appointed by the Ma- amendment intended to be proposed to effectiveness of other Federal programs and amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. jority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker improve life outcomes for individuals living of the House of Representatives, who shall in the United States. SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making serve as co-chair of the Task Force; (2) The Task Force shall publish in the appropriations for the Departments of (ii) 1 member shall be appointed by the Mi- Federal Register a notice for a public com- Commerce and Justice, Science, and nority Leader of the Senate and the Minor- ment period of 90 days on the purpose and ac- Related Agencies for the fiscal year ity Leader of the House of Representatives, tivities of the Task Force. ending September 30, 2020, and for who shall serve as co-chair of the Task (3) Not later than the date on which the other purposes; which was ordered to Force; Task Force terminates, the Task Force shall lie on the table; as follows: (iii) 4 members shall be appointed by the submit to the Committee on Banking, Hous- Majority Leader of the Senate; ing, and Urban Affairs and the Committee on At the end of division A (before the short (iv) 4 members shall be appointed by the Finance of the Senate and the Committee on title), insert the following: Minority Leader of the Senate; Financial Services and the Committee on SEC. lll. None of the funds made avail- (v) 4 members shall be appointed by the Ways and Means of the House of Representa- able by this Act may be used by the National Speaker of the House of Representatives; and tives and make publicly available a final re- Telecommunications and Information Ad- (vi) 4 members shall be appointed by the port that— ministration to update a broadband avail- Minority Leader of the House of Representa- (A) contains the information, evaluations, ability map using only Form 477 data from tives. and recommendations described in paragraph the Federal Communications Commission. (B) Each member of the Task Force shall (1); and be an academic researcher, an expert in a (B) is signed by each member of the Task SA 953. Mr. TESTER submitted an field or policy area related to the purpose of Force. amendment intended to be proposed to the Task Force, or an individual who has ex- (e)(1) The Task Force may hold such hear- amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. perience with government programs related ings, take such testimony, and receive such SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making to the purpose of the Task Force. evidence as the Task Force considers advis- appropriations for the Departments of (C) The co-chairs of the Task Force may able to carry out this section. Commerce and Justice, Science, and appoint and fix the pay of additional staff to (2)(A) The Task Force may secure directly Related Agencies for the fiscal year the Task Force. from any Federal department or agency such (D) Any Federal Government employee information as the Task Force considers nec- ending September 30, 2020, and for may be detailed to the Task Force without essary to carry out this section. other purposes; which was ordered to reimbursement from the Task Force, and the (B) On request of the co-chairs of the Task lie on the table; as follows: detailee shall retain the rights, status, and Force, the head of a Federal department or On page 129, line 4, strike the period at the privileges of his or her regular employment agency described in subparagraph (A) shall end and insert ‘‘: Provided further, That without interruption. furnish the information to the Task Force. amounts made available under this heading (E) Members of the Task Force may be al- (3) The Task Force may use the United may be used to provide public access to a lowed travel expenses, including per diem in States mails in the same manner and under river at a research facility of the Agricul- lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for the same conditions as other Federal depart- tural Research Service.’’. employees of agencies under subchapter I of ments and agencies. chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, (f) The Task Force shall terminate not SA 954. Mr. TESTER (for himself and later than 2 years after the date on which all while away from their homes or regular Mr. DAINES) submitted an amendment members of the Task Force are appointed places of business in the performance of serv- intended to be proposed to amendment ices for the Task Force. under subsection (c). (3) Appointments to the Task Force shall (g) There are authorized to be appropriated SA 948 proposed by Mr. SHELBY to the be made not later than 180 days after the such sums as may be necessary to carry out bill H.R. 3055, making appropriations date of enactment of this Act. this section for fiscal years 2020 through 2023. for the Departments of Commerce and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00113 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.048 S22OCPT1 S6044 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 Justice, Science, and Related Agencies SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making to store or keep any firearm that has moved for the fiscal year ending September 30, appropriations for the Departments of in, or that has otherwise affected, interstate 2020, and for other purposes; which was Commerce and Justice, Science, and or foreign commerce on the premises of a ordered to lie on the table; as follows: Related Agencies for the fiscal year residence under the control of the person if ending September 30, 2020, and for the person knows, or reasonably should On page 381, at the end of line 16, insert the know, that— following: ‘‘Provided further, That for pur- other purposes; which was ordered to ‘‘(I) a minor is likely to gain access to the poses of funding direct operations under the lie on the table; as follows: firearm without the permission of the parent preceding proviso, the term ‘operations’, as On page 124, line 14, strike ‘‘$331,114,000’’ or guardian of the minor; or defined in FAA Order JO 7232.5G, shall also and insert ‘‘$330,114,000’’. ‘‘(II) a resident of the residence is ineli- include airport snow removal vehicle move- On page 223, between lines 13 and 14, insert gible to possess a firearm under Federal, ments on active runways/taxiways at any the following: State, or local law. SEC. 7 . There is appropriated $1,000,000 small hub FAA contract tower airport with ll ‘‘(ii) EXCEPTION.—Clause (i) shall not apply significant snow removal operations and ter- to carry out section 12607(b) of the Agri- to a person if the person— rain challenges:’’. culture Improvement Act of 2018 (7 U.S.C. ‘‘(I) keeps the firearm— 2204i(b)). ‘‘(aa) secure using a secure gun storage or SA 955. Ms. BALDWIN submitted an SA 959. Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for him- safety device; or amendment intended to be proposed to ‘‘(bb) in a location which a reasonable per- self and Mr. MURPHY) submitted an amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. son would believe to be secure; or amendment intended to be proposed to SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making ‘‘(II) carries the firearm on his or her per- amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. appropriations for the Departments of son or within such close proximity thereto SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making Commerce and Justice, Science, and that the person can readily retrieve and use appropriations for the Departments of Related Agencies for the fiscal year the firearm as if the person carried the fire- Commerce and Justice, Science, and arm on his or her person. ending September 30, 2020, and for Related Agencies for the fiscal year ‘‘(B) PENALTY.— other purposes; which was ordered to ending September 30, 2020, and for ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Any person who violates lie on the table; as follows: other purposes; which was ordered to subparagraph (A) shall be fined $500 per vio- On page 124, line 14, strike ‘‘$331,114,000’’ lie on the table; as follows: lation. ‘‘(ii) ENHANCED PENALTY.—If a person vio- and insert ‘‘$324,114,000’’. At the appropriate place in title II of divi- lates subparagraph (A) and a minor or a resi- On page 131, line 4, strike ‘‘$509,082,000’’ and sion A, insert the following: insert ‘‘$516,082,000’’. dent who is ineligible to possess a firearm SEC. ll. ETHAN’S LAW. On page 131, line 8, insert ‘‘That the under Federal, State, or local law obtains (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be amount specified in that table for the Farm the firearm and causes injury or death to cited as ‘‘Ethan’s Law’’. such minor, resident, or any other indi- and Ranch Stress Assistance Network shall (b) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- be increased by $7,000,000: Provided further,’’ lowing: vidual, the person shall be fined under this after ‘‘Provided,’’. (1) An estimated 4,600,000 minors in the title, imprisoned for not more than 5 years, United States live in homes with at least 1 or both. SA 956. Ms. HASSAN (for herself and unsecured firearm. ‘‘(iii) FORFEITURE OF IMPROPERLY STORED Mr. VAN HOLLEN) submitted an amend- (2) 73 percent of children under the age of FIREARM.—Any firearm stored in violation of ment intended to be proposed to 10 living in homes with firearms reported subparagraph (A) shall be subject to seizure amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. knowing the location of their parents’ fire- and forfeiture in accordance with the proce- dures described in section 924(d). SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making arms. 36 percent of those children reported handling their parents’ unsecured firearms. ‘‘(C) MINOR DEFINED.—In this paragraph, appropriations for the Departments of the term ‘minor’ means an individual who is Commerce and Justice, Science, and (3) The presence of unsecured firearms in the home increases the risk of unintentional less than 18 years of age.’’. Related Agencies for the fiscal year and intentional shootings. Over 75 percent of (d) FIREARM SAFE STORAGE PROGRAM.— ending September 30, 2020, and for firearms used in youth suicide attempts and Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and other purposes; which was ordered to unintentional firearm injuries were stored in Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10101 et lie on the table; as follows: the residence of the victim, a relative, or a seq.) is amended by adding at the end the fol- lowing: At the appropriate place in title II of divi- friend. sion D, insert the following: (4) The United States Secret Service and ‘‘PART OO—FIREARM SAFE STORAGE SEC. 2ll. The Secretary of Housing and the Department of Education report that in PROGRAM 65 percent of deadly school shootings the Urban Development shall include in the ‘‘SEC. 3051. FIREARM SAFE STORAGE PROGRAM. budget materials submitted to Congress in attacker obtained the firearm from his or ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Assistant Attorney support of the budget of the President sub- her own home or that of a relative. General shall make grants to an eligible mitted under section 1105 of title 31, United (5) In the last decade nearly 2,000,000 fire- State or Indian Tribe to assist the State or States Code, for fiscal year 2021, rec- arms have been reported stolen. In 2016 Indian Tribe in carrying out the provisions ommendations and any associated costs for alone, 238,000 firearms were reported stolen of any State or Tribal law that is function- future research on insurance models de- in the United States. Between 2010 and 2016, ally identical to section 922(z)(4) of title 18, signed to reduce evictions or expand access police recovered more than 23,000 stolen fire- United States Code. to rental opportunities for tenants, such as arms across jurisdictions that were used to rental payment insurance. commit kidnappings, armed robberies, sex- ‘‘(b) ELIGIBLE STATE OR INDIAN TRIBE.— ual assaults, murders, and other violent ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in SA 957. Mr. JONES submitted an crimes. paragraph (2), a State or Indian Tribe shall amendment intended to be proposed to (6) Higher levels of neighborhood gun vio- be eligible to receive grants under this sec- tion on and after the date on which the State amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. lence drive depopulation, discourages com- mercial activity, and decreases property val- or Indian Tribe— SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making ues, resulting in fewer business establish- ‘‘(A) enacts legislation functionally iden- appropriations for the Departments of ments, fewer jobs, lower home values, and tical to section 922(z)(4) of title 18, United Commerce and Justice, Science, and lower home ownership rates. States Code; and Related Agencies for the fiscal year (7) The negative economic impact of gun ‘‘(B) the attorney general of the State (or ending September 30, 2020, and for violence in communities is tied directly to comparable Tribal official) submits a written other purposes; which was ordered to the national economy and interstate com- certification to the Assistant Attorney Gen- lie on the table; as follows: merce. eral stating that the law of the State or In- (8) Congress has the power under the inter- dian Tribe reflects the sense of Congress in On page 124, line 14, strike ‘‘$331,114,000’’ state commerce clause and other provisions section 922(z)(4)(D) of such title 18. and insert ‘‘$326,114,000’’. of the Constitution of the United States to ‘‘(2) FIRST YEAR ELIGIBILITY EXCEPTION.— On page 223, between lines 13 and 14, insert enact measures ensuring firearms are se- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—A covered State or In- the following: curely stored. dian Tribe shall be eligible to receive a grant EC S . 7ll. There is appropriated $5,000,000 (c) SECURE GUN STORAGE OR SAFETY DE- under this section during the 1-year period to carry out section 310I of the Consolidated VICE.—Section 922(z) of title 18, United beginning on the date of enactment of this Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. States Code, is amended by adding at the end part. 1936c). the following: ‘‘(B) COVERED STATE OR INDIAN TRIBE.—In ‘‘(4) SECURE GUN STORAGE BY OWNERS.— this paragraph, the term ‘covered State or SA 958. Mr. JONES submitted an ‘‘(A) OFFENSE.— Indian Tribe’ means a State or Indian Tribe amendment intended to be proposed to ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in that, before the date of enactment of this amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. clause (ii), it shall be unlawful for a person part, enacted legislation—

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00114 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.048 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6045 ‘‘(i) that is functionally identical to sec- gage with local communities, metropolitan meets the standards for type III body armor, tion 922(z)(4) of title 18, United States Code; planning organizations, and regional trans- as determined by the National Institute of and portation commissions on advancing data Justice, in an amount that is proportionate ‘‘(ii) for which the attorney general of the and intelligent transportation systems tech- to the number of sworn law enforcement offi- State (or comparable Tribal official) submits nologies and other smart cities solutions. cers employed by the grantee on the date of a written certification to the Assistant At- the application submitted by the grantee. torney General stating that the law of the SA 961. Ms. CORTEZ MASTO (for (c) Out of any money in the Treasury not State or Indian Tribe reflects the sense of herself and Mr. LANKFORD) submitted otherwise appropriated, $1,100,000,000 are ap- Congress in section 922(z)(4)(D) of such title an amendment intended to be proposed propriated to the Bulletproof Vest Partner- 18. to amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. ship Program Type III Body Armor Fund es- ‘‘(c) USE OF FUNDS.—Funds awarded under tablished under subsection (a). SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making this section may be used by a State or Indian Tribe to assist law enforcement agencies or appropriations for the Departments of SA 964. Mr. GARDNER (for himself the courts of the State or Indian Tribe in en- Commerce and Justice, Science, and and Mr. BENNET) submitted an amend- forcing and otherwise facilitating compli- Related Agencies for the fiscal year ment intended to be proposed to ance with any State law functionally iden- ending September 30, 2020, and for amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. tical to section 922(z)(4), of title 18, United other purposes; which was ordered to SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making States Code. lie on the table; as follows: appropriations for the Departments of ‘‘(d) APPLICATION.—An eligible State or In- At the appropriate place in title VII of di- Commerce and Justice, Science, and dian Tribe desiring a grant under this sec- vision B, insert the following: tion shall submit to the Assistant Attorney Related Agencies for the fiscal year General an application at such time, in such REPORT ON FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS ending September 30, 2020, and for manner, and containing or accompanied by REACHING UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS other purposes; which was ordered to such information, as the Assistant Attorney SEC. 7ll. The Secretary of Agriculture lie on the table; as follows: shall conduct a study on the challenges that General may reasonably require. At the appropriate place in division D, in- the food distribution program on Indian res- ‘‘(e) INCENTIVES.—For each of fiscal years sert the following: 2019 through 2023, the Attorney General shall ervations established under section 4(b) of SEC. ll. CREDIT RISK PREMIUMS. give affirmative preference to all Bureau of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be Justice Assistance discretionary grant appli- 2013(b)) and other food distribution programs cited as the ‘‘Railroad Rehabilitation and cations of a State or Indian Tribe that has administered by the Secretary of Agriculture Improvement Financing Equity Act’’. enacted legislation— face in reaching underserved populations, (b) REFUND.—Section 502(f) of the Railroad ‘‘(1) functionally identical to section with an emphasis on the homebound and the Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 922(z)(4) of title 18, United States Code; and elderly, to better capture data on the popu- 1976 (45 U.S.C. 822(f)) is amended by adding at ‘‘(2) for which the attorney general of the lation of people unable to physically travel the end the following: State (or comparable Tribal official) submits to a distribution location for food. ‘‘(5) REFUND OF PREMIUMS.—The Secretary a written certification to the Assistant At- shall repay the credit risk premium of each torney General stating that the law of the SA 962. Ms. CORTEZ MASTO (for loan, with interest accrued thereon, not State or Indian Tribe reflects the sense of herself and Mr. PORTMAN) submitted an later than 60 days after the date on which all Congress in section 922(z)(4)(D) of such title amendment intended to be proposed to obligations attached to each such loan have 18.’’. amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. been satisfied. For each loan for which obli- (e) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—Paragraph (4) of SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making gations have already been satisfied, as of the section 922(z) of title 18, United States Code, appropriations for the Departments of date of enactment of the Railroad Rehabili- as added by subsection (c), is amended by tation and Improvement Financing Equity adding at the end the following: Commerce and Justice, Science, and Act, the Secretary shall repay the credit risk ‘‘(D) SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO LI- Related Agencies for the fiscal year premium of each such loan, with interest ac- ABILITY.—It is the sense of Congress that— ending September 30, 2020, and for crued thereon, not later than 60 days after ‘‘(i) failure to comply with subparagraph other purposes; which was ordered to the date of the enactment of such Act.’’. (A) constitutes negligence under any rel- lie on the table; as follows: (c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— evant statute or common law rule; and On page 124, line 14, strike ‘‘$331,114,000’’ There are authorized to be appropriated such ‘‘(ii) when a violation of subparagraph (A) and insert ‘‘$330,514,000’’. sums as may be necessary to pay the cost of is the but-for cause of a harm caused by the On page 223, between lines 13 and 14, insert any direct loan modification (as defined in discharge of a firearm, such violation should the following: section 502 of the Federal Credit Reform Act be deemed to be the legal or proximate cause SEC. ll. There is appropriated $600,000 to of 1990) to carry out section 502(f)(5) of the of such harm, regardless of whether such support the addition of 4 full-time equivalent Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Re- harm was also the result of an intentional employees and administrative costs associ- form Act of 1976, as added by subsection (b). tort.’’. ated with the development by the Council on (f) SEVERABILITY.—If any provision of this Rural Community Innovation and Economic SA 965. Mr. GARDNER submitted an section, or an amendment made by this sec- Development established under section 6306 amendment intended to be proposed to tion, or the application of such provision to of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. any person or circumstance, is held to be in- (7 U.S.C. 2204b–3) of reports and resource valid, the remainder of this section, or an guides and for the establishment of a Federal SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making amendment made by this section, or the ap- support team for rural jobs accelerators. appropriations for the Departments of plication of such provision to other persons Commerce and Justice, Science, and or circumstances, shall not be affected. SA 963. Mr. GARDNER submitted an Related Agencies for the fiscal year amendment intended to be proposed to ending September 30, 2020, and for SA 960. Ms. CORTEZ MASTO sub- amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. other purposes; which was ordered to mitted an amendment intended to be SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making lie on the table; as follows: proposed to amendment SA 948 pro- appropriations for the Departments of At the appropriate place in division A, in- posed by Mr. SHELBY to the bill H.R. Commerce and Justice, Science, and sert the following: 3055, making appropriations for the De- Related Agencies for the fiscal year SEC. lll. ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS FOR CON- partments of Commerce and Justice, ending September 30, 2020, and for STRUCTION AND RENOVATION OF Science, and Related Agencies for the other purposes; which was ordered to ADVANCED LABORATORY FACILI- fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, TIES FOR QUANTUM INFORMATION lie on the table; as follows: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. and for other purposes; which was or- At the appropriate place in title II of divi- (a) CONSTRUCTION.— dered to lie on the table; as follows: sion A, insert the following: (1) INCREASE.—The amount appropriated or At the appropriate place, insert the fol- SEC. ll. (a) There is established in the otherwise made available under the heading lowing: Treasury a fund to be known as the ‘‘Bullet- ‘‘CONSTRUCTION OF RESEARCH FACILITIES’’ SEC. lll. Not later than 90 days after the proof Vest Partnership Program Type III under the heading ‘‘NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary Body Armor Fund’’. STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY’’ in division A of Transportation shall submit to the Com- (b) The Attorney General may, without is hereby increased by $134,000,000. mittees on Appropriations and Commerce, further appropriation, use amounts in the (2) AVAILABILITY.—The amount of the in- Science, and Transportation of the Senate Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Type crease under paragraph (1) shall be available and the Committees on Appropriations and III Body Armor Fund established under sub- for the construction of new advanced labora- Transportation and Infrastructure of the section (a) to award type III body armor tory facilities to support research, tech- House of Representatives a report on efforts grants to State and local law enforcement nology, and advanced training in quantum by the Department of Transportation to en- agencies for the purchase of body armor that information science and technology.

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(3) SUPPLEMENT AND NOT SUPPLANT.—The deposited in the Account from a specific cov- subparagraph (A), including amounts trans- amount made available by paragraph (2) ered unit shall remain available for expendi- ferred to other covered units under para- shall supplement, not supplant, other fund- ture at the covered unit at which the rental graph (4)(C), the Secretary may use any re- ing made available for purposes described in charges were collected. maining amounts for— such paragraph. ‘‘(B) REDUCTION.— ‘‘(I) the costs of administering non-ski area (b) RENOVATION.— ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Subject to clause (ii), the Forest Service recreation special use per- (1) INCREASE.—The amount appropriated or Secretary may reduce the percentage of mits; and otherwise made available under the heading amounts available to a covered unit under ‘‘(II) the costs of leasing administrative ‘‘CONSTRUCTION OF RESEARCH FACILITIES’’ subparagraph (A) if the Secretary determines sites under section 8623 of the Agriculture under the heading ‘‘NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF that the rental charges collected at the cov- Improvement Act of 2018 (16 U.S.C. 580d note; STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY’’ in division A, ered unit exceed the reasonable needs of the Public Law 115–334) for purposes not related as modified by subsection (a)(1), is hereby in- covered unit for that fiscal year for author- to a ski area. creased by an additional $27,000,000. ized expenditures described in paragraph ‘‘(ii) REQUIREMENT.—Before making (2) AVAILABILITY.—The amount of the in- (5)(A). amounts available from the Account for a crease under paragraph (1) shall be available ‘‘(ii) LIMITATION.—The Secretary may not use authorized under clause (i), the Sec- for the renovation of existing laboratory reduce the percentage of amounts available retary shall make a determination that all space that may be upgraded to accommodate under clause (i)— ski area-related permit administration, proc- additional research efforts relating to quan- ‘‘(I) in the case of a covered unit described essing, and interpretation needs have been tum information science and technology for in paragraph (2)(A), to less than 35 percent of met in all covered units and Regions. technology development, interaction with the amount of rental charges deposited in ‘‘(C) LIMITATION.—Amounts in the Account industry, new quantum workforce training the Account from the covered unit in a fiscal may not be used for— opportunities, and other national goals. year; or ‘‘(i) the conduct of wildfire suppression or (3) SUPPLEMENT AND NOT SUPPLANT.—The ‘‘(II) in the case of any other covered unit, preparedness activities; amount made available by paragraph (2) to less than 50 percent of the amount of rent- ‘‘(ii) the conduct of biological monitoring shall supplement, not supplant, other fund- al charges deposited in the Account from the on National Forest System land under the ing made available for purposes described in covered unit in a fiscal year. Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. such paragraph. ‘‘(C) TRANSFER TO OTHER COVERED UNITS 1531 et seq.) for listed species or candidate AND USE FOR NON-SKI AREA PERMITS.— SA 966. Mr. GARDNER (for himself species, except as required by law for envi- ‘‘(i) DISTRIBUTION.—If the Secretary deter- ronmental review of ski area projects; or and Mr. BENNET) submitted an amend- mines that the percentage of amounts other- ‘‘(iii) the acquisition of land for inclusion ment intended to be proposed to wise available to a covered unit under sub- in the National Forest System. paragraph (A) should be reduced under sub- amendment SA 948 proposed by Mr. ‘‘(6) SAVINGS PROVISIONS.— paragraph (B), the Secretary may transfer to SHELBY to the bill H.R. 3055, making ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Nothing in this sub- appropriations for the Departments of other covered units, for allocation in accord- section affects the applicability of section 7 Commerce and Justice, Science, and ance with clause (ii), the percentage of the of the Act of April 24, 1950 (commonly known amounts withheld from the covered unit as the ‘Granger-Thye Act’) (16 U.S.C. 580d), Related Agencies for the fiscal year under subparagraph (B), to be expended by to ski areas on National Forest System land. ending September 30, 2020, and for the other covered units in accordance with ‘‘(B) SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING.—Rental other purposes; which was ordered to paragraph (5). charges retained and expended under this lie on the table; as follows: ‘‘(ii) CRITERIA.—In determining the alloca- subsection shall supplement (and not sup- tion of amounts to be transferred under At the appropriate place in title IV of divi- plant) appropriated funding for the operation sion C, insert the following: clause (i) among other covered units, the and maintenance of each covered unit.’’. ESTABLISHMENT OF SKI AREA FEE RETENTION Secretary shall consider— ACCOUNT ‘‘(I) the number of proposals for ski area (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section (includ- improvements in the other covered units; SEC. 4lll. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 701 ing the amendments made by this section) of division I of the Omnibus Parks and Pub- ‘‘(II) any backlog in ski area permit ad- shall take effect on the date that is 60 days lic Lands Management Act of 1996 (16 U.S.C. ministration or the processing of ski area after the date of enactment of this Act. 497c) is amended by adding at the end the fol- proposals in the other covered units; and ‘‘(III) any need for services, training, staff- (c) IMPLEMENTATION.—The Secretary of Ag- lowing: riculture shall not be required to issue regu- ‘‘(k) SKI AREA FEE RETENTION ACCOUNT.— ing, or the streamlining of programs in the ‘‘(1) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection: other covered units or the Region in which lations or policy guidance to implement this ‘‘(A) ACCOUNT.—The term ‘Account’ means the covered units are located that would im- section (including the amendments made by the Ski Area Fee Retention Account estab- prove the administration of the Forest Serv- this section). lished under paragraph (2). ice Ski Area Program. ‘‘(5) AUTHORIZED EXPENDITURES.— ‘‘(B) COVERED UNIT.—The term ‘covered f unit’ means a national forest that collects a ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Amounts distributed rental charge under this section. from the Account to a covered unit under ‘‘(C) REGION.—The term ‘Region’ means a this subsection may be used for— DISCHARGE PETITION (S.J. RES. 50) Forest Service region. ‘‘(i) ski area special use permit administra- ‘‘(D) RENTAL CHARGE.—The term ‘rental tion and processing of proposals for ski area We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- charge’ means a permit rental charge that is improvement projects in the covered unit, ance with chapter 8 of title 5, United States charged under subsection (a). including staffing and contracting for such Code, hereby direct that the Senate Com- ‘‘(E) SECRETARY.—The term ‘Secretary’ administration or processing or related serv- mittee on Finance be discharged from fur- means the Secretary of Agriculture. ices in the covered unit or the applicable Re- ther consideration of S.J. Res. 50, a joint res- ‘‘(2) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary of the gion; olution providing for congressional dis- ‘‘(ii) training programs on processing ski Treasury shall establish in the Treasury a approval of the rule submitted by the Inter- area applications, administering ski area special account, to be known as the ‘Ski nal Revenue Service, Department of the Area Fee Retention Account’, into which permits, or ski area process streamlining in Treasury relating to ‘Contributions in Ex- there shall be deposited— the covered unit or the Region in which the ‘‘(A) in the case of a covered unit at which covered unit is located; change for State or Local Tax Credits’ and, not less than $15,000,000 is collected by the ‘‘(iii) interpretation activities, visitor in- further, that the joint resolution be imme- covered unit from rental charges in a fiscal formation, visitor services, and signage in diately placed upon the Legislative Calendar year, an amount equal to 50 percent of the the covered unit to enhance— under General Orders. rental charges collected at the covered unit ‘‘(I) the ski area visitor experience on Na- Charles Schumer, Chris Van Hollen, in the fiscal year; or tional Forest System land; and Tammy Duckworth, Tammy Baldwin, ‘‘(B) in the case of any other covered unit, ‘‘(II) avalanche information and education Jeanne Shaheen, Ron Wyden, Edward an amount equal to 65 percent of the rental activities carried out by the Forest Service; J. Markey, Sherrod Brown, Jacky charges collected at the covered unit in a fis- and Rosen, Jeff Merkley, Richard cal year. ‘‘(iv) the costs of leasing administrative Blumenthal, Patrick J. Leahy, Patty ‘‘(3) AVAILABILITY.—Subject to paragraphs sites under section 8623 of the Agriculture Murray, Catherine Cortez Masto, Ben (4), (5), and (6), any amounts deposited in the Improvement Act of 2018 (16 U.S.C. 580d note; Cardin, Jack Reed, Tim Kaine, Tom Account under paragraph (2) shall remain Public Law 115–334) for ski area-related pur- Carper, Cory A. Booker, Richard J. available for expenditure, without further poses. Durbin, Debbie Stabenow, Maggie Has- appropriation, until expended. ‘‘(B) OTHER USES.— san, Chris Coons, Chris Murphy, Gary ‘‘(4) LOCAL DISTRIBUTION OF AMOUNTS IN THE ‘‘(i) AUTHORIZED USES.—Subject to clause C. Peters, Robert Menendez, Maria ACCOUNT.— (ii), if any remaining amounts are available Cantwell, Kirsten Gillibrand, Sheldon ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in in the Account after all ski area permit-re- Whitehouse, Dianne Feinstein, Kamala subparagraph (B), 100 percent of the amounts lated expenditures have been made under D. Harris.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00116 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.050 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6047 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO the Interior Subcommittee, and Olivia (3) Combating wildlife trafficking requires MEET Matthews, an intern on my Appropria- a coordinated and sustained approach at the global, regional, national, and local levels. Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, I have 7 tions Committee, be granted floor privileges for the length of the current (4) Congress stated in the Eliminate, Neu- requests for committees to meet during tralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Act today’s session of the Senate. They debate on H.R. 3055, the Commerce, of 2016 (Public Law 114–231) that it is the pol- have the approval of the Majority and Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural icy of the United States to take immediate Minority leaders. Development, Food and Drug Adminis- actions to stop the illegal global trade in Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph tration, Interior, Environment, Mili- wildlife and wildlife products and associated 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Sen- tary Construction, Veterans Affairs, transnational organized crime. (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of ate, the following committees are au- Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Congress that the Department of State’s re- thorized to meet during today’s session wards program is a powerful tool in com- of the Senate: Act of 2020. bating sophisticated international crime and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN that the Department of State and Federal objection, it is so ordered. AFFAIRS law enforcement should work in concert to Mr. MERKLEY. Madam President, I The Committee on Banking, Housing, offer rewards that target wildlife traffickers. ask unanimous consent for my intern, and Urban Affairs is authorized to SEC. 3. WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING PREVENTION RE- Allie Kirchoff, to have privileges of the WARDS PROGRAM. meet during the session of the Senate floor for the remainder of the day. Subparagraph (B) of section 36(k)(5) of the on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at 10 a.m., The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without State Department Basic Authorities Act of to conduct a hearing. objection, it is so ordered. 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2708(k)(5)) is amended by in- COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL serting ‘‘wildlife trafficking (as defined by f RESOURCES section 2(12) of the Eliminate, Neutralize, The Committee on Energy and Nat- RESCUING ANIMALS WITH and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Act of 2016 ural Resources is authorized to meet REWARDS ACT OF 2019 (16 U.S.C. 7601(12); Public Law 114–231)) and’’ after ‘‘includes’’. during the session of the Senate on Mr. MORAN. Madam President, I ask Mr. MORAN. I ask unanimous con- Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at 10 a.m., to unanimous consent that the Senate sent that the motion to reconsider be conduct a hearing. proceed to the immediate consider- considered made and laid upon the COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS ation of Calendar No. 232, S. 1590. table with no intervening action or de- The Committee on Foreign Relations The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bate. is authorized to meet during the ses- clerk will report the bill by title. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without sion of the Senate on Tuesday, October The senior assistant legislative clerk objection, it is so ordered. 22, 2019, at 2:30 p.m., to conduct a hear- read as follows: f ing. A bill (S. 1590) to amend the State Depart- EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND ment Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to au- DESIGNATION OF SEPTEMBER GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS thorize rewards for thwarting wildlife traf- ficking linked to transnational organized 2019 AS ‘‘SICKLE CELL DISEASE The Committee on Homeland Secu- crime, and for other purposes. AWARENESS MONTH’’ rity and Governmental Affairs is au- thorized to meet during the session of There being no objection, the Senate Mr. MORAN. Madam President, I ask the Senate on Tuesday, October 22, proceeded to consider the bill, which unanimous consent that the Senate 2019, at 2 p.m., to conduct a hearing on had been reported from the Committee proceed to the consideration of S. Res. the following nominations: Joshua A. on Foreign Relations. 373, submitted earlier today. Deahl, to be an Associate Judge of the Mr. MORAN. I ask unanimous con- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The District of Columbia Court of Appeals, sent that the bill be considered read a clerk will report the resolution by Deborah J. Israel and Andrea L. third time. title. Hertzfeld, both to be an Associate The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The senior assistant legislative clerk Judge of the Superior Court of the Dis- objection, it is so ordered. read as follows: The bill was ordered to be engrossed trict of Columbia, and Robert Anthony A resolution (S. Res. 373) expressing sup- for a third reading and was read the Dixon, to be United States Marshal for port for the designation of September 2019 as third time. the Superior Court of the District of ‘‘Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month’’ in Mr. MORAN. I know of no further de- order to educate communities across the Columbia, Department of Justice. bate on the bill. United States about sickle cell disease and COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY The PRESIDING OFFICER. If there the need for research, early detection meth- The Committee on the Judiciary is is no further debate, the bill having ods, effective treatments, and preventative authorized to meet during the session been read the third time, the question care programs with respect to complications of the Senate on Tuesday, October 22, from sickle cell disease and conditions re- is, Shall the bill pass? lated to sickle cell disease. 2019, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing. The bill (S. 1590) was passed as fol- There being no objection, the Senate SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE lows: proceeded to consider the resolution. The Select Committee on Intel- S. 1590 Mr. MORAN. I ask unanimous con- ligence is authorized to meet during Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- sent that the resolution be agreed to, the session of the Senate on Tuesday, resentatives of the United States of America in the preamble be agreed to, and the mo- October 22, 2019, at 2:30 p.m., to conduct Congress assembled, tions to reconsider be considered made a closed briefing. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. and laid upon the table with no inter- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Rescuing SUBCOMMITTEE ON SCIENCE, OCEANS, vening action or debate. FISHERIES, AND WEATHER Animals With Rewards Act of 2019’’ or the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The Subcommittee on Science, ‘‘RAWR Act’’. SEC. 2. FINDINGS; SENSE OF CONGRESS. objection, it is so ordered. Oceans, Fisheries, and Weather of the The resolution (S. Res. 373) was Committee on Commerce, Science, and (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- lowing: agreed to. Transportation is authorized to meet (1) Wildlife trafficking is a major The preamble was agreed to. during the session of the Senate on transnational crime that is estimated to (The resolution, with its preamble, is Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at 2:15 p.m., generate over $10,000,000,000 a year in illegal printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- to conduct a hearing. profits and which is increasingly perpetrated mitted Resolutions.’’) by organized, sophisticated criminal enter- f prises, including known terrorist organiza- f PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR tions. MEASURE READ THE FIRST (2) Wildlife trafficking not only threatens TIME—S.J. RES. 59 Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I ask endangered species worldwide, but also jeop- unanimous consent that Bob Ross, a ardizes local security, spreads disease, under- Mr. MORAN. Madam President, I un- detailee on the Agriculture Sub- mines rule of law, fuels corruption, and dam- derstand there is a joint resolution at committee, Faisal Amin, a detailee on ages economic development. the desk, and I ask for its first reading.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00117 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22OC6.052 S22OCPT1 S6048 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The In the early days, we didn’t have a wasn’t really any organized effort to clerk will read the title of the joint computer system to track our con- look for him. So Kaitlin did what she resolution for the first time. stituents’ thoughts or opinions, so does so well. She picked up the phone, The senior assistant legislative clerk Kaitlin and the team wrote everything and she started making calls. Eventu- as follows: down on paper before moving to spread- ally, she was able to convince an office A joint resolution (S.J. Res. 59) expressing sheets. There was no training on how in Thailand to send out a search and the sense of Congress on the precipitous to serve constituents, but from day rescue helicopter to go looking for this withdrawal of United States Armed Forces one, that is exactly what we were de- lost Oregonian. Because she did, he was from Syria and Afghanistan, and Turkey’s termined to do and she was determined eventually found, and he was rescued. unprovoked incursion into Syria. to do. Thus, the currents of the world Mr. MORAN. I now ask for a second So you have to hit the ground run- changed with him still with us when it reading, and in order to place the joint ning, learning as you go, and Kaitlin might have turned out quite disas- resolution on the calendar under the did hit the ground running like an trously. provisions of rule XIV, I object to my Olympic Gold Medalist. She built our That is the type of team member she own request. constituent services operation from the is—always determined to go to any The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- ground up, and I am proud to say that length necessary. That includes a situ- tion having been heard, the joint reso- today, 11 years later, it is an operation ation when the life of a sick baby was lution will be read for a second time on that is second to none and one that Or- in danger because this baby was being the next legislative day. egonians across our State know they barred from the United States to re- can rely on for help. ceive a lifesaving medical procedure. f It is Oregonians who know that if Baby Fatemah was being barred be- ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, they are in a bind, the team they can cause of a policy that had been adopted OCTOBER 23, 2019 call on is my constituent services to block Muslims from coming into the United States. Mr. MORAN. Madam President, I ask team, and often that is Kaitlin, specifi- It was early 2017, and this baby need- unanimous consent that when the Sen- cally. In the beginning days, we were in ed an immediate procedure to save her ate completes its business today, it ad- the middle of the mortgage crisis, and that crisis was forcing Oregon families life. It was considered by the experts journ until 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Octo- that there was a very small chance of ber 23; further, that following the pray- out of their homes—to where they couldn’t afford the balloon payments her surviving with this procedure in er and pledge, the morning hour be Iran. The Oregon Health Science Uni- deemed expired, the Journal of pro- or the doubling of the interest rate at the expiration of the teaser rate. They versity in Oregon said they really un- ceedings be approved to date, the time derstood this procedure, had very high for the two leaders be reserved for their couldn’t pay the high rate on the triple option loan. They were desperate, and odds of it going well, and that was her use later in the day, morning business best shot. be closed, and the Senate proceed to re- they called Kaitlin. Kaitlin was the point person on our team fighting to So we had to work to lobby the ad- sume consideration of S.J. Res. 50. I ministration, and, boy, I tell you, further ask the debate time on the keep roofs over their heads. She is the one who day after day had to consult Kaitlin was right at the heart of that, joint resolution expire at 2:45 p.m. to- working to coordinate all the phone morrow and the Senate vote on passage with them in that very stressful situa- tion where often a mortgage company calls. In the end, Baby Fatemah was of S.J. Res. 50; finally, that following granted a waiver, she did come to Or- the disposition of S.J. Res. 50, the Sen- was simultaneously telling a family they will be evicted for nonpayment egon, and her life was saved. ate resume consideration of H.R. 3055. In case after case, Kaitlin succeeded and simultaneously saying we have The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without because she cared about the individuals this program in which you can sign up objection, it is so ordered. involved, and she worked every avenue and don’t worry. She is the one who to assist them. She certainly embodied f brought together advocacy organiza- the spirit of my complete constituent ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT tions, housing authorities, and local services team. elected leaders to help assist a massive I can’t thank her enough for her dedi- Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, if there caseload of struggling Oregonians. Her is no further business to come before cation, the intensity of her efforts, and direct involvement meant that a very her incredible contributions to solving the Senate, I ask unanimous consent large number of them were able to that it stand adjourned under the pre- challenges for Oregonians. She leaves solve the challenge and stay in their extremely large shoes to fill, and we vious order, following the remarks of homes. Senators MERKLEY and BENNET. will dearly miss her. After almost 11 Even today, as I go around the State, years, she is on to another chapter, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without I hold a townhall in every county every objection, it is so ordered. I know she is just going to be as much year, and people will come up to me at of a phenomenal success in that chap- f those county gatherings and say: By ter as she has been on my team, and we the way, I just wanted to tell you that TRIBUTE TO KAITLIN GAFFNEY wish her well. a decade ago a person on your team, I yield the floor. Mr. MERKLEY. Madam President, I Kaitlin, helped me out and I still have The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- come to the floor today to recognize my home today and it is en route to ator from Colorado. Kaitlin Gaffney, a longtime member of being paid off. That meant so much to f my Senate team who, after nearly 11 families. years, is leaving to start a new chapter There were all kinds of different TAX LEGISLATION in her life. challenges that came up over the years Mr. BENNET. Madam President, Re- Kaitlin has been a key part of Team that she was able to assist with. There publican tax legislation in 2017 was Merkley since our earliest days. In was a time when she helped rescue an completely misguided. Despite our best fact, she was part of the original team Oregon constituent who was stranded efforts, the bill passed in the middle of that built our office and our con- on an island in the Pacific. One day, the night. It was completely partisan, stituent services operation from she got a call from a woman who was not a single hearing. There wasn’t a scratch. I don’t know how many folks worried about her son who was on a single Democratic amendment, and here have been part of opening a Sen- trip to Thailand and had gone missing. this is what that bill looked like. ate office, but it is not easy. It is His friend said he had told them he was As I repeatedly pointed out, the Re- daunting. You walk into a completely going to swim across the ocean to a publican taxpayers gave 572,000 tax- empty office. There are no computers, specific island, and they hadn’t heard payers, with incomes over $1 million, no phones, not even the basics in terms from him. There were strong currents more in tax cuts than the 90 million of pens and paper, and you know you between the mainland and that island, Americans who had incomes below have responsibilities, and you need to and the efforts to find him on that is- $50,000 a year, making income inequal- start fulfilling them. land had turned up nothing. There ity worse in this country.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:52 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00118 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G22OC6.062 S22OCPT1 October 22, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6049 In all, 43 percent of the benefits of $5.6 trillion to pay for 20 years’ worth SALT cap would go to high-income the GOP bill went to the top 5 percent, of wars in the Middle East. That is $11 Americans. Repeal would be extremely households with incomes over $319,000 trillion, $12 trillion, $13 trillion that costly, and for that same cost, we per year. It is why I came down to this from the vantage point of the people could advance much more worthy ef- floor repeatedly to oppose that tax bill. struggling in this economy, we might forts to help working and middle-class Since 2001, the United States of as well have lit on fire. families all over the country. America has borrowed $5 trillion from For that amount of money, we could Let’s take a look at what lifting the the Chinese for the privilege of giving have fixed every road and bridge in SALT cap would do. On this chart, tax cuts mostly to the wealthiest peo- America. We could have increased these are the incomes of Americans, ple in our country. We never paid for teacher salaries by 50 percent. We starting over here with people earning any of it. We said the tax cuts would could have paid for preschool for every less than $25,000 and over here with pay for themselves. They never have kid in America who needs it—and that people earning more than $153,000, and paid for themselves. is every kid in America. We could have everybody else in between. The benefit Instead, we issued bonds, and we made it easier for people to afford col- of this resolution goes to people at the issued debt. The Chinese bought most lege instead of having to spend 25 years very top—the top 0.1 percent, who are of that debt to finance tax cuts for the of their life paying back their college people who have $3.3 million of income wealthiest people in America. Over loans, like some of the pages who are on average; the top 1 percent, who have that period of time, we actually made here tonight are going to have to do an average income of $755,000; and the income inequality worse during a time when they graduate from college. We next 4 percent, who make $319,000. To- when income inequality is the highest could have made Social Security sol- gether, that comprises the top 5 per- it has been since 1928. We have had no vent for my kids’ generation. We could cent in America. Under this resolution, economic mobility for 50 years for the have paid down some of our deficits the top 5 percent will get 83 percent of bottom 90 percent of Americans—for 9 and our debt, which is now over $1 tril- the total, and 83 percent of the benefit out of 10 Americans. lion, thanks to irresponsible policies of will go to people making more than If I had to summarize my townhall the President with the able assistance $319,000; and 56 percent of the benefit meetings in Colorado, a place with one of the majority leader. will go to the top 1 percent. So 56 per- Tomorrow—I take no pleasure in say- of the strongest economies in this cent of the benefit goes to the top 1 ing this—we are being asked to vote on country, it would be that people come percent, or people making $755,000 a something that will make the Repub- to the townhalls and they say: MI- year. lican tax bill much worse, effectively CHAEL, we are working incredibly hard, If we want to help the middle-class and no matter what we do, we can’t af- repealing the cap on the State and families who are harmed by the SALT ford housing, we can’t afford local tax deduction, what is known as cap, there are much less expensive and the SALT cap. It is a bad idea. healthcare, we can’t afford higher edu- better targeted ways to do it. To put Before I get into that, I want to ac- cation, and we can’t afford early child- this in some perspective, SALT cap re- knowledge my colleagues’ very legiti- hood education. ‘‘We can’t afford a mate concerns who are going to be sup- peal is even worse for inequality than middle-class life’’ is what they are say- porting this legislation. First, the the Republican tax legislation—far ing to me, the vast majority of people. Trump administration designed the worse. To summarize, 83 percent of the I have said that in an editorial board SALT cap to take revenge against peo- benefits of the SALT cap repeal go to recently, and somebody said: Do you ple who didn’t vote for Donald Trump, the top 5 percent—83 percent—versus 43 mean the vast majority? And I said: to take revenge against some deep-blue percent in the GOP tax bill. Yes, the vast majority. That is what it We can say we are for a progressive States and districts. That policy looks like when you have an economy tax bill and for fighting inequality or shouldn’t be designed with political that is not driving growth from the retribution in mind. Every single pass- we can support the SALT deduction, bottom up, when only the people at the ing day, this guy who is our President but it is really hard to do both of those very top are the ones that are bene- looks more and more like a tyrant or a things. I feel strongly about it because of fiting from it. dictator who believes that the only There are people who don’t come to how irresponsible the other side has people he serves are the people who my townhalls because they are too been. I know that is not the objective voted for him, and he doesn’t have a re- of people on my side, but the way we busy working two and three jobs, like sponsibility for the rest of the country. approach these issues really matters to the people I used to work for when I That is not right, and I can see why was superintendent of the Denver Pub- people would want to correct that in- the American people so they know lic Schools, a school district where justice. It is an injustice, and I am not whom we are fighting for. Instead of repealing the SALT cap, most of the kids live in poverty and here to defend that injustice. It is which gives 83 percent of the benefits most of the kids are kids of color. I wrong. know what their parents would say if Second, the Treasury rules to imple- to the richest people and makes income they weren’t too busy to come to my ment the SALT cap are overly broad in inequality even worse in America, for townhalls. This is what they would say: ways that harm existing programs with almost exactly the same amount of We are killing ourselves. We are killing legitimate purposes. Nobody should be money, we could cut childhood poverty ourselves, and no matter what we do, surprised at all that the Trump admin- by 40 percent. That sounds like a useful we can’t get our kids out of poverty. istration issued another sloppy policy thing to do for America at a time when That is straining our democracy. It is that makes unnecessary opponents out you have the worst income inequality straining the whole idea that we are a of potential allies; that is, after all, that we have had since 1928. In 1 year, land of opportunity, when there is no their general approach to government. we could cut childhood poverty in economic mobility for 90 percent of But while I agree with the concerns America by 40 percent with a simple Americans and when people who are in of the proponents of the resolution, I change to the Tax Code that SHERROD poverty, no matter how hard they believe we can address all of them in a BROWN and I have written, called the work, can’t get out of poverty, can’t much more effective and targeted man- American Family Act. It will cost $1 get their kids early childhood edu- ner than undermining the SALT cap. trillion over 10 years, which is about cation, and can’t get their kids decent Some proponents have said that this what the SALT cap costs. That would health care. And most places don’t isn’t actually valid—the State and be a much more valuable use of our re- have access to early childhood edu- local tax deduction—and if we wanted sources than giving the money to the cation, even if they could afford it. to write a bipartisan bill that isn’t people who are making more than Notwithstanding this challenge over about SALT, we could deal with the $319,000, especially after the Republican the decade, what we have done in Con- other tax policy issues affected by the Party passed the irresponsible bill they gress is to borrow money from the Chi- Treasury rule. But this is about the passed and we passed $5 trillion of tax nese to give tax cuts to the wealthiest State and local tax deduction. cuts since 2001, almost all of which people in the country. That is not all So let me be very clear, the vast ma- went to the wealthiest people in Amer- we have done. We borrowed another jority of the benefits of repealing the ica, making income inequality worse

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Oct 23, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00119 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G22OC6.063 S22OCPT1 S6050 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 22, 2019 instead of investing in our country, and that is an excellent predictor of Donald Trump doesn’t understand vainly waiting for it to trickle down to the education you will have. any of that, which is why he has pur- everybody else. The American people are desperate sued the policies he has pursued. It is As you can see on this chart, these for relief in this economy. Republicans important for us to fight those policies are almost the same income levels that have made matters much worse by as well as offer ideas like the American are seen on the previous page of who passing the Trump tax bill. I think Family Act, like increasing the earned benefits from the American Family Democrats should be on this floor income tax credit, like passing paid Act. Thirty-one percent of the benefits fighting for progressive legislation that family leave, and raising the minimum go to the people who are making less supports working people, that gives wage. These are things we could do than $24,000—not 54 percent going to people a chance who are living in pov- that will make an enormous difference the top 1 percent, but 31 percent going erty to lift themselves out of poverty, to working people all over this coun- to the bottom, the lowest income earn- and to give kids in this country a fight- try, and I believe that is the agenda we ing chance no matter what the cir- ers in America. Then, 24 percent goes should be pursuing. cumstances are of their birth. to the folks who are a little less poor With that, I yield the floor. The good news is that all of those than that and, then, 19 percent and 19 things are available to us if we would f percent. And if you are making above come together in a bipartisan way and $119,000, you get 2 percent of the ben- ADJOURNMENT UNTIL TOMORROW actually invest in our country again AT 9:30 A.M. efit of it. and create a Tax Code that actually That to me seems like a much more drives economic growth for everybody, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under reasonable approach, at a moment in not just the people at the very top; re- the previous order, the Senate stands the country’s history when income in- wards work again, ends childhood pov- adjourned until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow. equality has been on the rise, economic erty, and delivers an education system Thereupon, the Senate, at 7:11 p.m., mobility has been stagnant, and when that liberates people from their eco- adjourned until Wednesday, October 23, we have an education system—and I nomic circumstances instead of shack- 2019, at 9:30 a.m. say this as a former school super- ling them to it; and pursuing a climate f intendent, with no joy at all—that is change policy that actually drives eco- actually reinforcing the income in- nomic opportunity throughout the CONFIRMATION equality we have rather than liberating United States in rural and urban areas. Executive nomination confirmed by people from it, because the best pre- We have an incredible opportunity in the Senate October 22, 2019: dictor of the quality of education is front of us as a democracy to change UNITED NATIONS your parents’ income to the point of the way our economy works so that ev- ANDREW P. BREMBERG, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE REP- savagery. That is the best predictor be- erybody benefits from it when it grows. RESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO cause your parents’ income is an excel- That is how you build a strong democ- THE OFFICE OF THE UNITED NATIONS AND OTHER INTER- NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN GENEVA, WITH THE RANK lent predictor of where you will live, racy. OF AMBASSADOR.

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