E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 116 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION

Vol. 166 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2020 No. 27 House of Representatives The House met at noon and was serve the needs of Richmond County in Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 3 min- called to order by the Speaker pro tem- the time leading to and since my elec- utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. pore (Mr. LARSEN of Washington). tion in the House. That experience f f deepened my appreciation for Tom’s love for Rockingham and Hamlet and b 1400 DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO the rest of Richmond County and his AFTER RECESS TEMPORE personal force in advocating for the The recess having expired, the House The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- needs and advancement of his people— was called to order by the Speaker at 2 and I mean everybody. fore the House the following commu- p.m. nication from the Speaker: The citizenship award specifically recognizes Tom’s effort and success in f WASHINGTON, DC, February 10, 2020. promoting workforce training for rural PRAYER North Carolina. And Tom has devoted I hereby appoint the Honorable RICK LAR- The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick much of his adult life to improving SEN to act as Speaker pro tempore on this J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: educational opportunity, especially. day. Loving God, we give You thanks for NANCY PELOSI, Tom grew up on a Richmond County Speaker of the House of Representatives. farm. He put himself through school giving us another day. As we meditate on all the blessing of f and started multiple businesses. In 1983, he founded Iron Horse Auction life, we especially pray for the blessing MORNING-HOUR DEBATE Company, which, in 2013, was named of peace in our lives and in our world. May Your special blessings be upon The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- one of the top 10 auction companies in the Members of this assembly as they ant to the order of the House of Janu- the United States. He was elected to return from a weekend in their home ary 7, 2020, the Chair will now recog- the North Carolina Auctioneers Asso- districts. Give them wisdom and char- nize Members from lists submitted by ciation Hall of Fame in 1994. ity, that they might work together for the majority and minority leaders for Tom’s public life began with 8 years’ the common good. morning-hour debate. service on the Richmond County Board May all that is done this day in the The Chair will alternate recognition of Education. Tom is now in his third people’s House be for Your greater between the parties, with time equally term in the Senate, where he serves as honor and glory. allocated between the parties and each chairman of the Transportation Com- Amen. Member other than the majority and mittee. minority leaders and the minority Tom played a key role in securing f funding for workforce training at Rich- whip limited to 5 minutes, but in no THE JOURNAL mond Community College, including event shall debate continue beyond 1:50 The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- p.m. programs for truck driver training and electrical linemen. Since just the fall ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- f of 2016, the trucking program has grad- ceedings and announces to the House RECOGNIZING NORTH CAROLINA uated 50 new drivers into the workforce her approval thereof. SENATOR TOM MCINNIS, CITIZEN with highly marketable skills. The Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- OF THE YEAR lineman program started last fall and nal stands approved. already has a waitlist. f Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Mr. Tom will never forget his rural roots, Speaker, North Carolina State Senator and his people will never forgot his PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Tom McInnis of Rockingham has been hard work and service on their behalf. The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman named ‘‘Citizen of the Year’’ by the I am proud to call him a colleague, from New York (Mr. ROSE) come for- Richmond Community College Founda- mentor, and friend. ward and lead the House in the Pledge tion, and I rise to comment on this f of Allegiance. well-deserved honor for my friend. Tom Mr. ROSE of New York led the is an alumnus of RCC, and I know this RECESS Pledge of Allegiance as follows: distinction is meaningful to him. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the I was privileged to serve with Tom in ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair United States of America, and to the Repub- the North Carolina Senate and have declares the House in recess until 2 lic for which it stands, one nation under God, worked closely with him to learn and p.m. today. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:30 Feb 11, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10FE7.000 H10FEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE H980 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 10, 2020 CIVILITY IN CONGRESS CELEBRATING MARGIE GARVIN ILLUMINATING THE LEGACY OF (Mrs. DINGELL asked and was given (Mr. ROSE of New York asked and CURT FLOOD permission to address the House for 1 was given permission to address the (Mr. CLAY asked and was given per- minute.) House for 1 minute.) mission to address the House for 1 Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, it is Mr. ROSE of New York. Mr. Speaker, minute and to revise and extend his re- a fresh week in Washington. Last week, I rise today during Black History marks.) division infected this Capitol, both Month to celebrate a remarkable Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, this Black sides, Republicans and Democrats. woman and a fierce advocate for Staten History Month, I ask my colleagues to The State of the Union is supposed to Island’s African American community, join efforts to illuminate the legacy of be a time of coming together as Ameri- Ms. Margie Garvin. a true American hero, the late Major cans, coming together to improve jobs, Sadly, Margie’s unyielding commit- League Baseball All-Star center fielder healthcare, the environment, and the ment to increasing voter awareness Curt Flood. lives of hardworking men and women, was spurred by her own experience In addition to 12 stellar seasons with seniors, and their families. with racism after she moved to Staten the St. Louis Cardinals, Curt Flood On Friday, I couldn’t wait to get Island’s Park Hill Houses in 1979. When struck a blow for dignity and civil home. I went home and spent time with Margie went to borough hall to try to rights by challenging a rule which al- people in my district. update her voter registration a man lowed players to be traded against People donned costumes in the there mockingly told Margie: ‘‘You their will. Michigan Law Enforcement Polar people don’t vote.’’ He noted in his refusal: ‘‘After 12 Plunge for Special Olympics. I didn’t ‘‘Well, if my people don’t vote,’’ she years in the major leagues, I do not jump, but I laughed. said, ‘‘where can I go get some voter feel I am a piece of property to be The University of Michigan won a registration forms?’’ bought and sold irrespective of my hard-fought game against Michigan Ever since, she has been an wishes. I believe that any system State. Yes, go Blue. And now, we come unstoppable force on Staten Island, which produces that result violates my together as one Michigan. registering voters and getting people basic rights as a citizen and is incon- We had serious, important conversa- out to the polls. sistent with the laws of the United tions about the division in this country In between election days, she is out States.’’ and how we must come together. there in the community, demanding My great friend Congressman TRONE As we work on the people’s business better playgrounds for kids, holding and I are asking Members to join in a this week, I hope we remember we can her elected officials accountable, cook- letter supporting the induction of Curt disagree agreeably and respect others’ ing meals for seniors, and so much Flood into the Baseball Hall of Fame. opinions and the need to listen to each more. Flood’s struggles might have ended other and understand different perspec- I ask my colleagues to join me in his career, but he blazed a trail for the tives. We are all Americans. celebrating Ms. Margie Garvin, who is rights enjoyed by players today. It is on the ground in the community, put- this type of leadership and lasting con- f ting in the hard work to make New tribution we recognize this Black His- York City’s Staten Island and the tory Month. CONGRATULATING THOMAS MAY United States of America a better place. f (Mr. WESTERMAN asked and was given permission to address the House f RECOGNIZING PAUL GRASSEY for 1 minute.) RECOGNIZING PUBLIC SERVICE OF (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I CARMEN GUTIERREZ was given permission to address the rise today to congratulate Mr. Thomas (Mr. HURD of Texas asked and was House for 1 minute and to revise and May on receiving the University of Ar- given permission to address the House extend his remarks.) kansas System President’s Medal for for 1 minute.) Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speak- Service. Mr. HURD of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I er, I rise today to recognize Mr. Paul This award is given by the school’s rise today in recognition of the tre- Grassey, who received the French Le- president and cabinet to recognize mendous public service of Mrs. Carmen gion of Honor by the Consul General of those who have committed to helping Gutierrez. France on January 28 for his role in the UA System through their time, Carmen has served for 5 years as my liberating France during World War II. knowledge, and philanthropy. Del Rio district representative, deliv- During the war, Paul flew B–24 bomb- Tommy May has long been a resident ering the gold standard in constituent ers for the Eighth Air Force in 13 mis- of the Fourth Congressional District services to the people of Terrell, Val sions. After the war, Mr. Grassey re- and was previously the president and Verde, Kinney, and Uvalde Counties. turned to Savannah and became heav- CEO of Simmons Bank. Mr. May is also Carmen was born and raised in Texas ily involved with the Mighty Eighth the only person in Arkansas history to and has made it her life’s work to give Air Force Museum, helping to educate have served as both chairman of the back to her community. Before work- people in the area about the Eighth Air board and acting president of the Uni- ing for my office, Carmen served as dis- Force’s role in the war. versity of Arkansas System. trict equipment superintendent at the Paul gives tours at the museum and His contributions to the University Texas Department of Transportation, often goes into local schools to talk of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and becoming the first female in history to about the importance of World War II the University of Arkansas at Pine serve in that role. and freeing Europe from Nazi Ger- Bluff have led to growth, development, Carmen has played an integral role in many. and successes at both institutions. her community and is beloved by those In 2013, Paul wrote a book outlining Mr. May is a dedicated leader, and who call her friend and neighbor. When his story before, during, and after the his service shows how much wise stew- you walk through Del Rio, everyone war while discussing the six pillars of ardship can accomplish in the lives of knows her name. having good character: trust- others. Tommy has been an inspiration At the end of February, Carmen will worthiness, respect, responsibility, to many as he continues to serve oth- retire from public service. It is a re- fairness, caring, and citizenship. ers and make a difference in many tirement that is well earned: scores of The French Legion of Honor is the lives, all while dealing with ALS in his constituent cases closed, hundreds of highest military honor in France, and I own life. lives touched, and now a loving family could not be more proud that the Con- I take this time to congratulate eagerly awaits more time with Carmen. sul General has awarded it to Mr. Tommy May once again on this tre- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to Grassey of the First Congressional Dis- mendous honor and thank him for his join me in congratulating Carmen on trict of Georgia. tremendous courage and service to our her distinguished career and upcoming Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Mr. district and our State. retirement. Grassey on his award. I thank him for

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Pursuant to clause 12(a) of the issuance under paragraph (1) of the De- tions, disaggregated by grant, contract, co- rule I, the Chair declares the House in partment-wide strategy, develop a compo- operative agreement, and other research de- recess until approximately 3:30 p.m. nent-specific action plan to implement such velopment test and evaluation activity, ini- strategy; tiative, and program. today. (2) A description of how the Department is Accordingly (at 2 o’clock and 13 min- (B) monitor progress on such implementa- tion; and partnering with historically Black colleges utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. (C) not later than one year after the date and universities and minority-serving insti- f of such issuance, report to the Secretary re- tutions under the programs referred to in garding progress on such implementation. sections 3 and 5, and how such programs have b 1533 SEC. 3. ENHANCEMENT OF RESEARCH AND DE- helped such colleges, universities, and insti- VELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS. tutions participate in acquisitions with the AFTER RECESS The Secretary shall seek to enhance part- Department. The recess having expired, the House nerships with historically Black colleges and (3) A summary of outreach efforts to his- was called to order by the Speaker pro universities and minority-serving institu- torically Black colleges and universities and tions with respect to administering the re- minority-serving institutions, and an identi- tempore (Mr. SCHRADER) at 3 o’clock fication of any Department programs and and 33 minutes p.m. search and development activities of the De- partment by, among other things— initiatives in which such colleges, univer- f (1) encouraging the participation of such sities, and institutions are under-represented colleges, universities, and institutions in the among institutions of higher education. MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT research, development, testing, and evalua- (4) A description of the status of efforts Messages in writing from the Presi- tion programs and activities of the Depart- made by the Department pursuant to sec- dent of the United States were commu- ment; tions 2 and 4, including— (2) facilitating partnerships between such (A) for section 2, Department-wide goals nicated to the House by Miss Kaitlyn pursuant to the Department-wide strategy to Roberts, one of his secretaries. colleges, universities, and institutions and private sector stakeholders, national labora- enhance partnerships with historically Black f tories, and other academic institutions in colleges and universities and minority-serv- areas important to homeland security, in- ing institutions under such section, and the ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER cluding cybersecurity, emergency manage- status of efforts to implement action plans PRO TEMPORE ment, and counterterrorism; and throughout the Department to carry out such strategy; and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- (3) distributing funds through Science and Technology Directorate grants, cooperative (B) for section 4, participation rates in ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair each internship, fellowship, scholarship, and will postpone further proceedings agreements, and contracts to such colleges, universities, and institutions for enhance- recruitment opportunity referred to in such today on motions to suspend the rules ments in areas important to homeland secu- section, listed by historically Black college on which a recorded vote or the yeas rity, including cybersecurity, emergency and university and minority-serving institu- and nays are ordered, or votes objected management, and counterterrorism. tion so participating. (5) A list of memoranda of understanding to under clause 6 of rule XX. SEC. 4. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES PARTNERSHIPS. entered into by the Department with histori- The House will resume proceedings Not later than 120 days after the date of cally Black colleges and universities and mi- the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, on postponed questions at a later time. nority-serving institutions and information acting through the Chief Human Capitol Of- on the parties and scope of each such memo- f ficer of the Department, shall make avail- randum of understanding. able to historically Black colleges and uni- HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES SEC. 7. DEFINITIONS. AND UNIVERSITIES (HBCUs) versities and minority-serving institutions a current list of internship, fellowship, schol- In this Act: HOMELAND SECURITY PARTNER- arship, and recruitment opportunities within (1) DEPARTMENT.—The term ‘‘Department’’ SHIPS ACT the Department for students and recent means the Department of Homeland Secu- rity. Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. graduates of such colleges, universities, and institutions. (2) HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNI- Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the VERSITIES.—The term ‘‘historically Black SEC. 5. ACQUISITION PARTNERSHIPS. rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1494) to colleges and universities’’ means a part B in- Not later than 120 days after the date of strengthen partnerships between his- stitution described in section 322(2) of the the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. torically Black colleges and univer- acting through the Chief Procurement Offi- 1061(2)). sities and minority-serving institu- cer of the Department, shall— (3) INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.—The tions and the Department of Homeland (1) identify how to increase the participa- term ‘‘institution of higher education’’ has Security, and for other purposes, as tion of historically Black colleges and uni- the meaning given such term in section 101 versities and minority-serving institutions amended. of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. in Department acquisitions, including iden- The Clerk read the title of the bill. 1001). tifying existing opportunities for histori- The text of the bill is as follows: (4) MINORITY-SERVING INSTITUTIONS.—The cally Black colleges and universities and mi- term ‘‘minority-serving institutions’’ means H.R. 1494 nority-serving institutions to participate in an institution of higher education described the contracting program of the Small Busi- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- in section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act ness Administration for minorities; and resentatives of the United States of America in of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)). Congress assembled, (2) disseminate to such colleges, univer- (5) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ sities, and institutions— SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. means Secretary of Homeland Security. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Historically (A) information identified in accordance with paragraph (1); and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from Homeland Security Partnerships Act’’. (B) current and future opportunities to participate in Department acquisitions. New Mexico (Ms. TORRES SMALL) and SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT-WIDE STRATEGY FOR EN- HANCED PARTNERSHIPS WITH HIS- SEC. 6. ANNUAL REPORT. the gentleman from Texas (Mr. CREN- TORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND (a) ANNUAL REPORT.—Not later than De- SHAW) each will control 20 minutes. UNIVERSITIES AND MINORITY-SERV- cember 31, 2020, and annually thereafter The Chair recognizes the gentle- ING INSTITUTIONS. through 2026, the Secretary shall submit to woman from New Mexico. Not later than 90 days after the date of the the Committee on Homeland Security of the GENERAL LEAVE enactment of this Act, the Secretary, acting House of Representatives and the Committee Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. through the Under Secretary for Strategy, on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Policy, and Plans of the Department, shall— fairs of the Senate a report on the efforts of Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent (1) issue a Department-wide strategy to en- the Department to partner with historically that all Members may have 5 legisla- hance partnerships with historically Black Black colleges and universities and minor- tive days to revise and extend their re- colleges and universities and minority-serv- ity-serving institutions to carry out this marks and to include extraneous mate- ing institutions that includes yearly goals, Act. rial on this measure.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:30 Feb 11, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10FE7.005 H10FEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE H982 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 10, 2020 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there on Small Business takes this action with our Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. objection to the request of the gentle- mutual understanding that we do not waive Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the woman from New Mexico? any jurisdiction over the subject matter con- gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. There was no objection. tained in this or similar legislation, and the Committee will be appropriately consulted THOMPSON). Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. and involved as the bill or similar legislation Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time moves forward so that we may address any Speaker, I rise in strong support of my as I may consume, and I rise in strong remaining issues that fall within our juris- bill, H.R. 1494, the Historically Black support of H.R. 1494, the Historically diction. Further, I request your support for Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Black Colleges and Universities the appointment of an appropriate number of Homeland Security Partnerships Act. (HBCUs) Homeland Security Partner- conferees from the Committee on Small As a two-time HBCU graduate, I have ships Act. Business during any House-Senate con- long been an advocate of these impor- ference involving this or similar legislation. Mr. Speaker, historically Black col- Finally, I would appreciate your response tant institutions and creating more op- leges and universities, HBCUs, and mi- to this letter confirming our understanding portunities for them to work with the nority-serving institutions, MSIs, play regarding H.R. 1494 and would ask that a Federal Government. Throughout the a pivotal role in American society. copy of our exchange of letters on this mat- 15 years that I have served on the Com- HBCUs, which make up only 3 percent ter be included in the Congressional Record mittee on Homeland Security, I have of the United States’ institutions of during floor consideration of the measure. made it a priority to facilitate dia- higher education, produce nearly 30 Thank you for the cooperative spirit in logue between the HBCUs and the De- which you have worked regarding this mat- percent of all bachelor’s degrees earned ter and others between our respective com- partment of Homeland Security on how by African Americans in science, tech- mittees. to build meaningful partnerships. nology, engineering, and mathematics, Sincerely, As the gentlewoman from New Mex- or STEM fields. NYDIA M. VELA´ ZQUEZ, ico has already mentioned, HBCUs and My State, New Mexico, is home to 18 Chairwoman. minority-serving institutions have and Hispanic-serving institutions, which, continue to make great contributions like HBCUs, produce a large percentage COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY, to American society. That is why it is of underrepresented minorities who HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, critical that we encourage DHS to Washington, DC, January 30, 2020. study and work in STEM. Nationwide, Hon. NYDIA VELA´ ZQUEZ, strengthen partnerships between Hispanic-serving institutions account Chairwoman, Committee on Small Business, HBCUs and MSIs. for 66 percent of the more than 3.5 mil- House of Representatives, Washington, DC. After Hurricanes Katrina and Maria, lion undergraduate Hispanics enrolled DEAR CHAIRWOMAN VELA´ ZQUEZ: Thank you it became clear how the absence of in- in higher education. for your letter regarding H.R. 1494, the ‘‘His- dividuals from minority communities The contributions of HBCUs, HSIs, torically Black Colleges and Universities in homeland security decisionmaking, and other minority-serving institu- Homeland Security Partnerships Act.’’ I rec- such as emergency management and ognize that the Committee on Small Busi- tions prove that, when these institu- ness has a jurisdictional interest in H.R. planning, hinders our ability to serve tions have equitable opportunities, it 1494, and appreciate your effort to allow this all affected communities equally. drives our economy and improves out- bill to be considered on the House floor. Minority communities are dispropor- comes within minority communities. I concur with you that forgoing action on tionately impacted by natural hazards It is also true of these institutions’ the bill does not in any way prejudice the and disasters. It is imperative that the ability to do work for the Federal Gov- Committee on Small Business with respect students of those communities—HBCU ernment. The Department of Homeland to its jurisdictional prerogatives on this bill and MSI students—are not left on the Security, DHS, specifically has always or similar legislation in the future, and I would support your effort to seek appoint- sidelines and are encouraged to con- understood the value of working with ment of an appropriate number of conferees tribute to such planning and equipped such institutions. However, the part- to any House—Senate conference involving to respond. nership is nowhere near its full poten- this legislation. Enactment of my bill will take a step tial. DHS has even acknowledged that I will include our letters on H.R. 1494 in the in this direction, as it requires DHS to its existing programs for engaging with Congressional Record during floor consider- develop a strategy to strengthen its ca- HBCUs are being underutilized. ation of this bill. I look forward to working pacity to provide research and develop- H.R. 1494 would require DHS to issue with you on this legislation and other mat- ment, contracting, and internships and ters of great importance to this nation. a strategy with yearly goals to en- Sincerely, career opportunities to HBCUs and hance these partnerships. This strategy BENNIE G. THOMPSON, MSIs and their students or recent grad- will include specific measurable goals Chairman. uates. to ensure the Department’s progress in Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I yield The bill also requires the Department working with HBCUs and HSIs. myself such time as I may consume. to do more outreach and disseminate Mr. Speaker, Federal investment in I rise in support of H.R. 1494, the His- more information to these institutions. and partnership with HBCUs and MSIs torically Black Colleges and Univer- Such information includes internships is vital for the strength of our economy sities (HBCUs) Homeland Security and career opportunities and how and the advancement of our society. I Partnerships Act. HBCUs and MSIs may qualify to par- urge my colleagues to support this bill H.R. 1494 seeks to increase partner- ticipate in Federal acquisitions. to ensure effective partnership between ships and opportunities between his- I thank my colleague from Missouri, DHS and HBCUs and MSIs. torically Black colleges and univer- Representative LUETKEMEYER, for his Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of sities, or HBCUs, and the Department support on this important measure. my time. of Homeland Security. I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, The bill requires DHS to develop a on its passage. COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS, departmentwide strategy to enhance Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I have Washington, DC, January 30, 2020. partnerships with HBCUs and minor- no further speakers, and I am prepared Hon. BENNIE THOMPSON, to close. Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security, ity-serving institutions and seeks to House of Representatives, Washington, DC. further such partnerships, specifically Mr. Speaker, I urge adoption of the DEAR CHAIRMAN THOMPSON: I am writing in relation to the research and develop- bill, and I yield back the balance of my with respect to H.R. 1494, the ‘‘Historically ment activities of DHS. time. Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) I applaud my colleague, the chairman Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. Homeland Security Partnerships Act.’’ of the Homeland Security Committee, Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1494 seeks to facili- Thank you for consulting with the Com- for his efforts to bring this bill for- tate dialogue between the Department mittee on Small Business regarding the mat- ward. I think this is an important un- of Homeland Security and HBCUs and ters in H.R. 1494 that fall within the Com- MSIs on how to find areas of oppor- mittee’s jurisdiction. dertaking that will improve the work As a result of your consultation with us on of DHS. tunity to build more productive part- this measure and in order to expeditiously Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to nerships. Collaborating with these di- move the bill to the floor, I forego further support this bill, and I reserve the bal- verse institutions is not only economi- consideration of H.R. 1494. The Committee ance of my time. cally and culturally beneficial, it is

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Mr. Speaker, I rise (C) the Committee on Homeland Security agencies with respect to the inspection of ag- in support of H.R. 1494 the Historically Black of the House of Representatives; and ricultural commodities entering the United Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Homeland (D) the Committee on Agriculture of the States; Security Partnerships Act. This legislation House of Representatives. (2) the effectiveness of such inspection re- would require the Department of Homeland (2) CBP.—The term ‘‘CBP’’ means U.S. Cus- sponsibilities among Federal agencies; and Security to develop a strategy to strengthen toms and Border Protection. (3) the training provided to, and working SEC. 4. ADDITIONAL U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER conditions of, CBP Agriculture Specialists. the partnerships between the Department and PROTECTION PERSONNEL. (b) BRIEFING.—Not later than 1 year after HBCU’s. In turn, this would expose the tal- (a) CBP AGRICULTURE SPECIALISTS.—The the date of the enactment of this Act, the ented students attending these institutions to Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Comptroller General shall brief the appro- more robust recruitment and hiring by the De- Protection may hire, train, and assign 240 priate congressional committees regarding partment along with better cooperation by new CBP Agriculture Specialists above the the results of the study conducted pursuant these institutions in DHS research and testing current attrition level during every fiscal to subsection (a). programs. year until the total number of CBP Agri- (c) REPORT.—Not later than 90 days after culture Specialists equals and sustains the the briefing required under subsection (b), HBCU’s and other Minority Serving Institu- the Comptroller General shall complete the tions have provided a quality education to mil- requirements identified each year in the Ag- riculture Resource Allocation Model. study required under subsection (a) and lions of Americans seeking to gain knowledge (b) MISSION AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT make the results of the study available to and to better their career prospects. Many of STAFF.— the public. the students who are attending these institu- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Commissioner of U.S. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tions come from diverse backgrounds and are Customs and Border Protection may hire, ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from the first in their families to pursue a postsec- train, and assign support staff to support New Mexico (Ms. TORRES SMALL) and CBP Agriculture Specialists. ondary education. It is my strong belief that the gentleman from Texas (Mr. CREN- (2) CBP AGRICULTURE TECHNICIANS.—The our federal workforce should be as diverse as SHAW) each will control 20 minutes. possible so that the work our government Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection may hire, train, and assign 200 The Chair recognizes the gentle- does can impact all Americans. With the pas- new CBP Agriculture Technicians during woman from New Mexico. sage of this legislation today, the Department each fiscal year until the total number of GENERAL LEAVE of Homeland Security will take a step towards CBP Agriculture Technicians equals and sus- Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. a more diverse workforce. Mr. Speaker, I urge tains the requirements identified each year Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent my colleagues to support this legislation. in the Mission and Operational Support Re- that all Members may have 5 legisla- source Allocation Model. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tive days to revise and extend their re- (c) CBP AGRICULTURE CANINE TEAMS.—The question is on the motion offered by marks and to include extraneous mate- the gentlewoman from New Mexico Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection may hire, train, and assign 20 rial on this measure. (Ms. TORRES SMALL) that the House new CBP agriculture canine teams during The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there suspend the rules and pass the bill, each of the first 3 fiscal years beginning objection to the request of the gentle- H.R. 1494, as amended. after the date of the enactment of this Act. woman from New Mexico? The question was taken; and (two- (d) TRAFFIC FORECASTS.—In calculating the There was no objection. thirds being in the affirmative) the number of CBP Agriculture Specialists need- Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. rules were suspended and the bill, as ed at each port of entry through the Agri- Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time amended, was passed. culture Resource Allocation Model, the Of- as I may consume. A motion to reconsider was laid on fice of Field Operations shall— (1) rely on data collected regarding the in- Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of Sen- the table. spections and other activities conducted at ator PETERS’ bill, the Protecting Amer- f each such port of entry; and ica’s Food and Agriculture Act of 2019. PROTECTING AMERICA’S FOOD (2) consider volume from seasonal surges, This bill comes at a time of crisis for AND AGRICULTURE ACT OF 2019 other projected changes in commercial and America’s agricultural industry. passenger volumes, the most current com- Threats from illnesses abroad endanger Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. mercial forecasts, and other relevant infor- the domestic pork industry, while Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the mation. trade tensions have strained relation- (e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— rules and pass the bill (S. 2107) to in- ships with the international consumers (1) CBP AGRICULTURE SPECIALISTS.—There crease the number of CBP Agriculture our Nation’s farmers supply. Specialists and support staff in the Of- is authorized to be appropriated to carry out subsection (a)— The African swine flu, ASF, is a par- fice of Field Operations of U.S. Cus- (A) $29,900,000 for fiscal year 2020; ticular threat. A devastating illness toms and Border Protection, and for (B) $36,100,000 for fiscal year 2021; and that is still being studied, this flu has other purposes. (C) $40,500,000 for fiscal year 2022. not made its way to the United States, The Clerk read the title of the bill. (2) CBP AGRICULTURE TECHNICIANS.—There and steps are being taken to ensure The text of the bill is as follows: is authorized to be appropriated to carry out that it does not. S. 2107 subsection (b)— (A) $11,000,000 for fiscal year 2020; b 1545 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (B) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2021; and resentatives of the United States of America in Agricultural inspectors within U.S. (C) $38,000,000 for fiscal year 2022. Congress assembled, Customs and Border Protection are (3) CBP AGRICULTURE CANINE TEAMS.—There SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. is authorized to be appropriated to carry out crucial in protecting our livestock and This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Protecting subsection (c)— agricultural products from potential America’s Food and Agriculture Act of 2019’’. (A) $3,500,000 for fiscal year 2020; disease outbreaks. They are charged SEC. 2. FINDING. (B) $7,400,000 for fiscal year 2021; and with scanning all incoming agricul- Congress finds that— (C) $12,200,000 for fiscal year 2022. tural cargo and passengers to ensure (1) it is in the national security interest of (4) TRAINING.—There is authorized to be ap- that products are not coming into the the United States to ensure that the Na- propriated for training costs associated with United States that are diseased or con- tion’s food supply is sufficiently protected; the new CBP personnel and canine teams tain pests. and hired pursuant to subsections (a), (b), and (c) (2) a vital part of such protection is the $6,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2020, S. 2107 provides for the hiring of addi- availability of adequate resources at the bor- 2021, and 2022. tional inspectors to augment the work- der to conduct inspections of incoming food SEC. 5. GAO STUDY, BRIEFING, AND REPORT. force that is in place at our ports of and agricultural goods. (a) STUDY.—The Comptroller General of entry. I commend Senator GARY SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. the United States, after consultation with PETERS for introducing this timely In this Act: the appropriate congressional committees, measure and also acknowledge my

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:45 Feb 11, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10FE7.009 H10FEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE H984 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 10, 2020 House colleague, Representative Committee on Agriculture with respect to pen. Our Nation’s food supply and agri- FILEMON VELA, who introduced com- its jurisdictional prerogatives on this bill or cultural industry make it happen. panion legislation. similar legislation in the future, and I would As such, the agricultural industry is The need for greater agricultural in- support your effort to seek appointment of an indispensable sector of our national an appropriate number of conferees to any spection resources at the border is crit- House-Senate conference involving this leg- economy. Every year, millions and mil- ical. That is why stakeholders and islation. lions of pounds of fresh fruits, vegeta- leaders from across the Nation have I will include our letters on S. 2107 in the bles, cheeses, and meats enter the spoken out in support of S. 2107. The Congressional Record during floor consider- United States via commercial ship- message from over 150 organizations ation of this bill. I look forward to working ments from other countries. that either produce pork or are in- with you on this legislation and other mat- While this flow of agricultural trade volved in the industry and the Gov- ters of great importance to this nation. is fundamental to our economy and ernors from Utah, North Dakota, Ohio, Sincerely, way of life, it does carry with it risk of BENNIE G. THOMPSON, Arkansas, Tennessee, Idaho, South Chairman. importation diseases, pests, and com- Carolina, South Dakota, Iowa, Ne- promised products. braska, and Oklahoma is loud and Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I yield To address this risk, agricultural in- clear: Get this bill to the President so myself such time as I may consume. spectors in the U.S. Customs and Bor- it can be enacted into law. I rise in support of S. 2107, the Pro- der Protection inspect incoming food This level of support demonstrates tecting America’s Food and Agri- and agricultural goods at our land, air, the vital need to pass this legislation culture Act of 2019. and sea ports. with all possible haste. We must pro- As we know, much of the food and ag- Additionally, these inspectors inter- vide CBP with the resources needed to ricultural goods we consume come view passengers on incoming inter- ensure a continued vitality of the from all over the world, whether it be national flights to determine whether American agricultural industry. fruit, vegetables, herbs, or cut flowers. they are carrying prohibited agricul- Today, we are protecting American As food and other agricultural goods tural items, because even an accidental pork. Tomorrow, it may be New Mexi- arrive at our ports of entry, U.S. Cus- transmission of a foreign pest or dis- can chiles. That is why this is so im- toms and Border Protection agricul- ease into our country could potentially portant. tural specialists have a tremendous re- devastate our agricultural system. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to sponsibility. They inspect those prod- With African swine flu rampant in support this bill, and I reserve the bal- ucts to safeguard the U.S. food supply, Asia, accounting for the deaths of mil- ance of my time. the economy, and agriculture from po- lions of pigs as a result of disease, or to HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, tentially harmful or dangerous pests, control this deadly disease, it is crit- COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, pathogens, invasive plants, and ical that the U.S. have adequate in- Washington, DC, February 3, 2020. agroterrorism. spection resources in place. Hon. BENNIE THOMPSON, CBP has advised Congress that there S. 2107 would help ensure that we Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security, are hundreds of agriculture-related po- have agriculture inspectors in place to Washington, DC. sition vacancies at the agency on top Dear CHAIRMAN THOMPSON: This letter con- perform this critical mission. firms our mutual understanding regarding S. of thousands of Border Patrol, customs I commend my counterpart in the 2107, the ‘‘Protecting America’s Food and officer, and other law enforcement va- Senate Homeland Security and Govern- Agriculture Act of 2019’’. Thank you for col- cancies. S. 2107 encourages CBP to hire, mental Affairs Committee, Senator laborating with the Committee on Agri- train, and assign agriculture special- GARY PETERS, and my former com- culture on the matters within its jurisdic- ists and associated support staff, tech- mittee colleague Representative tion. nicians, and K–9 teams, and authorizes FILEMON VELA for their leadership on The Committee on Agriculture will forego appropriations to do so. any further consideration of this bill so that this timely effort. it may proceed expeditiously to the House The bill requires CBP to consider Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to floor. However, by foregoing consideration at quantifiable inspection data, seasonal join me in supporting this measure and this time, we do not waive any jurisdiction surge volumes, and projected changes send this bill to the President’s desk. over the subject matter contained in this or in commercial forecasts at each port of Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I yield similar legislation. We request that our com- entry when determining staffing needs. 2 minutes to the gentleman from Illi- mittee be consulted and involved as this bill The bill also directs the Comptroller nois (Mr. BOST). or similar legislation moves forward so that General to conduct a review of Federal Mr. BOST. Mr. Speaker, I thank the we may address any remaining issues in our efforts to address risks to the agricul- jurisdiction. Our committee also reserves gentleman for yielding. the right to seek appointment of an appro- tural supply that analyzes interagency I rise today in support of S. 2107, priate number of conferees to any House- coordination, effectiveness of inspec- which will help ensure the safety and Senate conference involving this or similar tions, and training and working condi- security of our agricultural imports. legislation and ask that you support any tions. The U.S. agriculture sector is a vi- such request. While I support this bill, I also en- tally important component of the We would appreciate a response to this let- courage my colleagues to work across American economy. In my district ter confirming this understanding with re- the aisle to provide CBP with the re- alone, agriculture is responsible for spect to S. 2107, and request that a copy of sources necessary to fill all of their our letters on this matter be published in the over 30,000 jobs and adds $2 billion to Congressional Record during Floor consider- sensitive position vacancies, including the economy. ation. those at Border Patrol. In China, African swine fever has Sincerely, Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to killed more hogs than the entire U.S. COLLIN C. PETERSON, support S. 2107, and I reserve the bal- herd combined. We must do everything Chairman. ance of my time. we can to protect our domestic herds Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. against the same fate. COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY, Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the In authorizing more CBP agriculture HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. Washington, DC, February 3, 2020. specialists and K–9 teams at our ports Hon. COLLIN PETERSON, THOMPSON). of entry, we can ensure the safety of Chairman, Committee on Agriculture, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. our livestock while preserving billions House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for of dollars in potential losses to Amer- DEAR CHAIRMAN PETERSON: Thank you for yielding. ican agriculture. your letter regarding S. 2107, the ‘‘Pro- I rise in strong support of S. 2107, the On behalf of thousands of livestock tecting America’s Food and Agriculture Act Protecting America’s Food and Agri- producers in my district, I urge my col- of 2019.’’ I recognize that the Committee on culture Act of 2019. leagues to support the passage of this Agriculture has a jurisdictional interest in S. 2107, and appreciate your effort to allow Americans are blessed to live in a bill. this bill to be considered on the House floor. country where, in most communities, Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. I concur with you that forgoing action on we can find healthy, fresh foods at our Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the the bill does not in any way prejudice the grocery stores. That does not just hap- gentleman from Texas (Mr. VELA).

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:45 Feb 11, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10FE7.012 H10FEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE February 10, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H985 Mr. VELA. Mr. Speaker, I thank the and we are hopeful that it will be placed on at the international ports of entry. The Sen- gentlewoman for yielding. the House suspension calendar. ate version of this bill, S. 2107, was recently I rise in support of S. 2107, the Pro- The U.S. agriculture sector is vital to the approved by the Senate by unanimous con- tecting America’s Food and Agri- American economy, generating over $1 tril- sent. lion in annual economic activity. Threats to culture Act of 2019. I urge my col- The U.S. agriculture sector is a crucial the vitality of American agriculture present component of the American economy, gener- leagues to vote in favor of this crucial a danger to economic security at the local ating over $1 trillion in annual economic ac- bill. and state level across our nation. Indeed, the tivity. According to the U.S. Department of I introduced this important legisla- U.S. Department of Agriculture has cal- Agriculture, foreign pests and diseases cost tion in the U.S. House of Representa- culated that foreign agricultural pests and the American economy tens of billions of tives with support from Members of diseases already cost the American economy dollars annually. CBP employees perform both sides of the aisle. This bipartisan tens of billions of dollars annually. We must critically important agricultural inspections bill authorizes the hiring of additional vigilantly protect our borders against dis- every day at the nation’s ports of entry. CBP eases such as African Swine Fever (ASF), Agricultural Specialists play a vital role in agricultural specialists, agricultural which has killed more than one out of every technicians, and agricultural K–9 both trade and travel safety and prevent the four pigs on the planet and would have a dev- introduction of harmful foreign animal dis- teams at our international ports of astating impact on U.S. livestock producers, eases and exotic plant pests into the U.S. entry and has the support of nearly one their communities, and the economy if it Diseases such as African Swine Fever, which dozen Governors and over 150 agri- were to reach the USA. has killed more than one out of every four culture and trade stakeholders across CBP employees perform critically impor- pigs on the planet, would have a devastating this country. tant agricultural inspections every day at impact on U.S. livestock producers, their our nation’s ports of entry. CBP Agricultural Mr. Speaker, I include in the RECORD communities, and the economy if introduced Specialists play a vital role in both trade letters from Governors and industry into the U.S. and travel safety and preventing the intro- For years, CBP has been chronically under- groups addressing their support for this duction of harmful foreign animal diseases bill. staffed at U.S. ports of entry. The most re- such as ASF and exotic plant pests into the cent results of CBP’s Agriculture Specialist STATE OF UTAH, U.S. CBP has been chronically understaffed Resource Allocation Model (AgRAM) shows a OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, at the ports of entry and currently reports a need for an additional 721 Agriculture Spe- Salt Lake City, UT, January 31, 2020. deficit of 721 Agriculture Specialists. Pas- cialists. Passage of the Protecting America’s Hon. BENNIE G. THOMPSON, sage of the Protecting America’s Food and Food and Agriculture Act of 2019 would au- Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security, Agriculture Act of 2019 will help close this thorize CBP to hire 240 Agriculture Special- House of Representatives, Washington, DC. gap by authorizing the hiring of 240 CBP Ag- ists and 200 Agriculture Technicians each Hon. MIKE ROGERS, riculture Specialists and 200 CBP Agri- year until the staffing shortage determined Ranking Member, Committee on Homeland Se- culture Technicians each year until the by AgRAM is remedied. The bill also author- curity, House of Representatives, Wash- staffing shortage is closed. izes the training and assignment each year The bill also authorizes the training and ington, DC. of 20 new Agricultural Canine Teams, which assignment each year of 20 new Agricultural DEAR CHAIRMAN THOMPSON AND RANKING have proven valuable in detecting illicit Canine Teams, which are valuable assets in MEMBER ROGERS: I appreciate your work fruits, vegetables, and animal products that the detection of illicit fruits, vegetables and leading the House Committee on Homeland may have otherwise been missed in initial animal products that otherwise may be Security. I write today in support of H.R. inspections. These specially trained dogs are missed during inspections. These specially 4482, Protecting America’s Food & Agri- already being utilized by CBP to sniff out po- trained dogs have already demonstrated culture Act of 2019. The bill would authorize tentially contaminated products. Finally, their ability to sniff out agricultural prod- funding to hire additional Customs and Bor- the bill authorizes supplemental appropria- ucts that pose a danger. Finally, the bill au- der Protection (CBP) personnel to help con- tions each year to pay for the activities of thorizes supplemental appropriations each duct Agriculture Quarantine Inspection serv- agriculture specialists, technicians, and ca- year to pay for the activities of the agri- ices at the United States’ ports of entry. nine teams. Utah has a robust agricultural sector, in- culture specialists, technicians and canine We ask Congress to authorize and fund the cluding a pork industry that is an important teams. needed CBP Agriculture Specialists, Canine part of our state’s economy. We are genu- We ask that Congress authorize and fund Teams, and support staff at the inter- inely concerned about the potential impact the needed CBP Agriculture Specialists, Ca- national ports of entry to guard against na- of agricultural pests and diseases, including nine Teams and support staff to fully staff tional security threats, address public safety African Swine Fever. The Fever has not yet our international ports of entry. This invest- risks, and grow the economy. To achieve this impacted the United States, but is wreaking ment will significantly enhance mitigation goal, we urge you to quickly discharge S. havoc in other parts of the world and would of national security threats, address public 2107 /H.R. 4482 without amendment and push pose a significant threat to the U.S. pork in- safety risks and grow the economy. We urge for its swift passage in the House. dustry. you to quickly discharge S. 2107/H.R. 4482 Through regional and national partner- without amendments and advocate for its Respectfully submitted, ships, we spend considerable effort as a state swift passage on the House suspension cal- Agri-Mark Dairy Cooperative, Airports to detect and combat diseases and prevent endar. Council International-North America, Ala- outbreaks. However we need the federal gov- Sincerely, bama Pork Producers, American Dairy Coa- ernment’s support to prevent disease trans- Hon. Doug Burgum, Governor of North Da- lition, American Farm Bureau Federation, missions from foreign sources. kota; Hon. Mike DeWine, Governor of Ohio; American Feed Industry Association, Amer- Thank you again for your work, and please Hon. Gary Herbert, Governor of Utah; Hon. ican Kennel Club, American Sheep Industry let me know if can be helpful. Asa Hutchinson, Governor of Arkansas; Hon. Association, American Veterinary Medical Sincerely, Bill Lee, Governor of Tennessee; Hon. Brad Association, AmericanHort, Border Trade GARY R. HERBERT, Little, Governor of Idaho; Hon. Henry Alliance, California Agricultural Commis- Governor. McMaster, Governor of South Carolina; Hon. sioners and Sealers Association, California Kristi Noem, Governor of South Dakota; Citrus Mutual, California Farm Bureau Fed- FEBRUARY 5, 2020. Hon. Kim Reynolds, Governor of Iowa; Hon. eration, California Pork Producers Associa- Chairman BENNIE G. THOMPSON, Pete Ricketts, Governor of Nebraska; Hon. tion, California Poultry Federation, Colo- House of Representatives, House Committee on Kevin Stitt, Governor of Oklahoma. rado Pork Producers Council, Dairy Pro- Homeland Security, Washington, DC. ducers of New Mexico, Dairy Producers of Ranking Member MIKE ROGERS, JANUARY 22, 2020. Utah, Fresh Produce Association of the House of Representatives, Committee on Home- Chairman BENNIE G. THOMPSON, Americas, Hawaii Pork Producers, Idaho land Security, Washington, DC. House of Representatives, House Committee on Pork Producers Association. DEAR CHAIRMAN THOMPSON AND RANKING Homeland Security, Washington, DC. Illinois Pork Producers Association, Indi- MEMBER ROGERS: We the undersigned Gov- Ranking Member MIKE ROGERS, ana Pork Producers Association, Iowa Pork ernors request that the Committee on Home- House of Representatives, Committee on Home- Producers Association, Kansas Pork Associa- land Security swiftly report out without land Security, Washington, DC. tion, Kentucky Pork Producers Association, amendment H.R. 4482, Protecting America’s DEAR CHAIRMAN THOMPSON AND RANKING Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation, Lou- Food & Agriculture Act of 2019. This bill au- MEMBER ROGERS: The undersigned groups re- isiana Pork Producers Association, Lou- thorizes funding to hire additional Customs quest that the Committee on Homeland Se- isiana Rice Producers Group, Michigan Agri- and Border Protection (CBP) personnel curity expeditiously report out, without Business, Michigan Pork Producers Associa- which are critically needed to conduct Agri- amendment, H.R. 4482, Protecting Americas tion, Minnesota Pork Producers Association, culture Quarantine Inspection services at Food & Agriculture Act of 2019, a bill author- Mississippi Farm Bureau, Mississippi Pork the Unites States’ ports of entry. The Senate izing funding to hire additional Customs and Producers Association, Missouri Pork Asso- version of this bill, S. 2107, has been ap- Border Protection (CBP) personnel needed to ciation, Montana Pork Producers Council, proved by the Senate by unanimous consent conduct Agriculture Quarantine Inspection National Animal Interest Alliance, National

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Pork Producers Council, National Potato This is a critical piece of legislation Protecting America’s Food and Agriculture Act. Council, National Sorghum Producers, Na- in order to make sure we do everything Agriculture is key to southern Minnesota’s tional Treasury Employees Union, National possible to protect our food supply, our economy, but a shortage of Agricultural in- Turkey Federation, Nebraska Pork Pro- farmers, and agribusiness. spectors at America’s ports of entries puts our ducers Association, Inc., North American I have been focused very intently on production at risk from infectious diseases. Meat Institute, North American Renderers African Swine Fever has torn through Chi- Association, North Carolina Pork Council, this whole African swine fever threat for many months. When you look at it na’s hog population and is currently spreading North Dakota Pork Council, Northeast Dairy throughout Europe and Asia—with recent out- Farmers Cooperatives, Northwest Chicken in China, it has ravaged their hog sup- ply. Literally, over 50 percent of the breaks reported in the Philippines and Greece. Council, Oklahoma Pork Council, Oregon Foreign Ag Diseases like the High Path Dairy Farmers Association, Oregon Pork hogs in China have had to be slaugh- Avian Influenza outbreak in 2014 cost the Producers, Oregon Women for Agriculture, tered because of it. poultry industry $1.6 billion. Foreign Ag Dis- Pennsylvania Pork Producers Council, Pet That disease has moved to Thailand, eases affect the whole food supply chain, re- Food Institute. Vietnam, and the Philippines. It is in Rural & Agriculture Council of America, ducing demand and prices for crops like corn Poland, moving toward Germany and South Dakota Pork Producers Council, Ten- and soybeans, and increasing the price of nessee Pork Producers Association, Texas the European Union. It is an incredible food at the supermarket. Broiler Council, Texas Citrus Mutual, Texas threat, and it has caused a lot of de- With the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus, Egg Council, Texas International Produce struction. it is critical that we protect our American food Association, Texas Pork Producers Associa- In my district in southern Min- and agriculture from pests and foreign-born tion, Texas Poultry Federation, Texas Rice nesota, I happen to represent some of diseases, so that we can continue to supply Producers Legislative Group, Texas Turkey the finest agricultural producers in all Federation, United Egg Producers, United high quality products around the world. the world, including livestock pro- Our farmers are ready to meet this chal- Fresh Produce Association, United States ducers and many in pork production. Cattlemen’s Association, United States lenge. Minnesota’s agriculture exports sky- Chamber of Commerce, USA Rice Federa- Our district is number two in the whole rocketed by 263 percent in the past ten years. tion, Utah Pork Producers, Virginia Pork country for pork production. And pork products alone account for 10 per- Council, Inc., Washington State Dairy Fed- When you look at what is going on cent of all Minnesota Ag exports, therefore an eration, Washington State Potato Commis- with African swine fever, it is obvi- outbreak of the ASF would have a significant sion, Wisconsin Pork Association. ously both an opportunity and a chal- impact on our economy. Mr. VELA. The U.S. agriculture sec- lenge. The opportunity is that there is This legislation will help CBP acquire the tor is crucial to our economy and gen- going to be a need for our products— necessary resources to hire, train and assign erates more than $1 trillion in annual our pork supply, poultry, and other agricultural specialists and support staff for ca- economic activity. things. Our producers are going to have nine teams that will detect and prevent the In 2017, Texas farms sold $24.9 billion a chance to export around the world, spread of ASF and other foreign-born dis- in agricultural products, a significant perhaps even enhance and expand their eases at our ports of entry. I urge my col- contribution to the State’s economy. operations. leagues to join me in support of this bill in the However, with increasing levels of Of course, the challenge is: What hap- name of protecting our food supply. trade, threats to the United States’ ag- pens if the African swine fever gets in Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I urge ricultural sector are growing. Foreign the United States? If African swine adoption of the bill, and I yield back pests and diseases cost our economy fever enters the United States, it is not the balance of my time. tens of billions of dollars per year. going to hurt just our pork producers. Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. Agricultural specialists at our ports It is going to hurt our corn and soy- Mr. Speaker, agricultural inspectors at of entry intercept thousands of bean growers, and the people who pack our ports of entry play a vital role in invasive pests and prevent the intro- the meat, transport the meat, all the protecting one of the most important duction of foreign animal diseases, people down the line to Main Street. It things there is: the food we eat. such as the African swine fever, into is going to drive up the prices for our This bill will help protect every the United States, protecting our nat- consumers, and we can’t let that hap- American as they sit down at the din- ural resources and our economy. pen. ner table. I commend my colleagues, Unfortunately, a shortage of agricul- That is why this bill is so important, Congressman VELA and Senator tural specialists exists at our U.S. to enhance the inspectors at these PETERS, for their work on this impor- ports of entry, which is why this legis- ports of entry and to make sure that tant bipartisan legislation. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to lation is so important. This bill would the Beagle Brigades, as they are called, support this bill, and I yield back the ensure that we have enough agricul- are upgraded. They do a terrific job of balance of my time. tural specialists, technicians, and K–9 sniffing out the pork. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The teams to adequately perform agricul- I completely support this legislation, question is on the motion offered by tural quarantine inspections at our and I would ask my colleagues to con- the gentlewoman from New Mexico sider this thought in the future, of per- international ports of entry. (Ms. TORRES SMALL) that the House I ask my colleagues to support swift haps putting together a task force be- suspend the rules and pass the bill, S. passage of the Protecting America’s tween the Department of Agriculture 2107. Food and Agriculture Act of 2019. I and the Department of Homeland Secu- The question was taken; and (two- thank my colleague, Senator PETERS, rity to make sure that they are work- thirds being in the affirmative) the for his collaboration on this crucial ing in cooperation. rules were suspended and the bill was bill and our Texas colleagues in the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The passed. Senate, Senators CORNYN and CRUZ, time of the gentleman has expired. A motion to reconsider was laid on and Representative CRENSHAW for their Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I yield the table. leadership in this effort. an additional 30 seconds to the gen- f Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I yield tleman from Minnesota. 2 minutes to the gentleman from Min- Mr. HAGEDORN. Mr. Speaker, I SECURING AMERICA’S PORTS ACT nesota (Mr. HAGEDORN). think a task force would be great, in Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. Mr. HAGEDORN. Mr. Speaker, I order to make sure that these Depart- Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the thank the gentleman for yielding. ments are coordinating and working rules and pass the bill (H.R. 5273) to re- Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support together. Then we in the Congress can quire the Secretary of Homeland Secu- of the Protecting America’s Food and interact with them in a better fashion. rity to develop a plan to increase to 100

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(f) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: other purposes, as amended. (d) RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.—In further- (1) LARGE-SCALE NON-INTRUSIVE INSPECTION The Clerk read the title of the bill. ance of the plan required under subsection (a), SYSTEM.—The term ‘‘large-scale non-intrusive The text of the bill is as follows: the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting inspection system’’ means a technology, includ- H.R. 5273 through the Under Secretary for Science and ing x-ray and gamma-ray imaging systems, ca- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Technology, shall conduct research and devel- pable of producing an image of the contents of resentatives of the United States of America in opment, in coordination with the Commissioner a commercial or passenger vehicle in one pass of Congress assembled, of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, to en- such vehicle. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. hance large-scale non-intrusive inspections sys- (2) SCANNING.—The term ‘‘scanning’’ means This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Securing Amer- tems or similar technology and refine the oper- utilizing technology to produce an image of the ica’s Ports Act’’. ational use or configuration of such systems or contents of a commercial or passenger vehicle technology in pre-primary, primary, and sec- SEC. 2. LARGE-SCALE NON-INTRUSIVE INSPEC- without engaging in a physical inspection of TION SCANNING PLAN. ondary inspection areas of land ports of entry. such vehicle. (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days Such research and development shall include consideration of emerging large-scale non-intru- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- after the date of the enactment of this Act, the ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to sive inspection systems or similar technology the Committee on Homeland Security of the and modeling the use of such systems or tech- New Mexico (Ms. TORRES SMALL) and House of Representatives and the Committee on nology that takes into account the variations in the gentleman from Texas (Mr. CREN- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of infrastructure, configurations, and sizes of land SHAW) each will control 20 minutes. the Senate a plan to increase to 100 percent the ports of entry. The Chair recognizes the gentle- rates of expeditious scanning of commercial and (e) ANNUAL REPORT.—Not later than one year woman from New Mexico. passenger vehicles entering the United States at after the submission of the plan required under GENERAL LEAVE land ports of entry along the border using large- subsection (a) and annually thereafter until scale non-intrusive inspection systems or similar such time as U.S. Customs and Border Protec- Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. technology to enhance border security. tion has achieved 100 percent expeditious scan- Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent (b) BASELINE INFORMATION.—At a minimum, ning of commercial and passenger vehicles en- that all Members may have 5 legisla- the plan required under subsection (a) shall in- tering the United States at land ports of entry tive days to revise and extend their re- clude the following information regarding large- along the border using large-scale non-intrusive inspection systems or similar technology in ac- marks and to include extraneous mate- scale non-intrusive inspection systems or similar rial on this measure. technology operated by U.S. Customs and Bor- cordance with such plan, the Secretary of der Protection at land ports of entry as of the Homeland Security shall report to the Committee The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there date of the enactment of this Act: on Homeland Security of the House of Rep- objection to the request of the gentle- (1) An inventory of large-scale non-intrusive resentatives and the Committee on Homeland woman from New Mexico? inspection systems or similar technology in use Security and Governmental Affairs of the Sen- There was no objection. at each land port of entry. ate on progress implementing the plan. Each Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. such report at a minimum shall include the fol- (2) For each system or technology identified in Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time the inventory required under paragraph (1), the lowing information: following information: (1) An inventory of large-scale non-intrusive as I may consume. (A) The scanning method of such system or inspection systems or similar technology oper- Mr. Speaker, H.R. 5273 aims to im- technology. ated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at prove border security by increasing the (B) The location of such system or technology each land port of entry. inspection rate of vehicles entering the at each land port of entry that specifies whether (2) For each system or technology identified in United States with nonintrusive in- in use in pre-primary, primary, or secondary in- the inventory required under paragraph (1), the spection systems or similar tech- spection area, or some combination thereof. following information: (C) The percentage of commercial and pas- (A) The scanning method of such system or nology. senger vehicles scanned by such system or tech- technology. nology. (B) The location of such system or technology b 1600 (D) Seizure data directly attributed to at each land port of entry that specifies whether scanned commercial and passenger vehicles. in use in pre-primary, primary, or secondary in- For years, Customs and Border Pro- (c) ELEMENTS.—The plan required under sub- spection area, or some combination thereof. tection has used NII systems to ‘‘see’’ section (a) shall include the following informa- (C) The percentage of commercial and pas- inside vehicles for potential contra- tion: senger vehicles scanned by such system or tech- band, such as drugs, without physically (1) Benchmarks for achieving incremental nology. opening or unloading them. progress towards 100 percent expeditious scan- (D) Seizure data directly attributed to ning of commercial and passenger vehicles en- scanned commercial and passenger vehicles. This is critical since the majority of tering the United States at land ports of entry (3) The total number of commercial and pas- highly addictive and lethal drugs being along the border with corresponding projected senger vehicles entering at each land port of smuggled into our country are being incremental improvements in scanning rates by entry where each system or technology is in use, smuggled through our ports of entry, fiscal year and rationales for the specified time- and information on average wait times at peak not between them. frames for each land port of entry. and non-peak travel times, by lane type if appli- According to the 2019 National Drug (2) Estimated costs, together with an acquisi- cable. Threat Assessment released by the tion plan, for achieving the 100 expeditious per- (4) Progress with respect to the benchmarks cent scanning rate within the timeframes speci- specified in subsection (c)(1), and an expla- Drug Enforcement Administration, fied in paragraph (1), including acquisition, op- nation if any of such benchmarks are not passenger vehicles and commercial erations, and maintenance costs for large-scale achieved as planned. trucks continue to be the primary non-intrusive inspection systems or similar tech- (5) A comparison of actual costs (including in- method used by Mexican transnational nology, as well as associated costs for any nec- formation on any awards of associated con- criminal organizations to traffic drugs essary infrastructure enhancements or configu- tracts) to estimated costs set forth in subsection such as cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl ration changes at each port of entry. To the ex- (c)(2). into the United States. tent practicable, such acquisition plan shall (6) Any realized impacts, as identified by the promote opportunities for entities that qualify Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Pro- However, CBP currently only scans as small business concerns (as such term is de- tection, on land ports of entry operations as a about 15 percent of commercial trucks scribed under section 3 of the Small Business result of implementation actions, including any and just 1 percent of passenger vehicles Act (15 U.S.C. 632). changes to the number of U.S. Customs and with NII systems. (3) Any projected impacts, as identified by the Border Protection officers or their duties and as- In fiscal year 2019, Congress provided Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Pro- signments. $570 million to CBP to install addi- tection, on the total number of commercial and (7) Any proposed changes to the plan and an tional systems on the southwest bor- passenger vehicles entering at land ports of explanation for such changes, including entry where such systems are in use, and aver- changes made in response to any Department of der. age wait times at peak and non-peak travel Homeland Security research and development CBP has indicated that these addi- times, by lane type if applicable, as scanning findings, including findings resulting from the tional systems will primarily be in- rates are increased. research and development conducted pursuant stalled at large ports of entry.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:45 Feb 11, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10FE7.015 H10FEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE H988 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 10, 2020 CBP expects these additional systems sideration of emerging technology, to Senate amendment: to increase NII scanning rates of com- meet the inspection system plan re- Strike out all after the enacting clause and mercial trucks to 72 percent and pas- quirements. insert: senger vehicles to 40 percent by fiscal H.R. 5273 also requires the Secretary SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. year 2024. to establish benchmarks to evaluate This Act may be cited as the ‘‘DHS Field En- While this will undoubtedly improve progress toward 100 percent scanning, gagement Accountability Act’’. security, it will also increase the risk estimated costs, anticipated impacts SEC. 2. ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY WITH FUSION that transnational criminal organiza- on commerce, and anticipated impacts CENTERS. Section 210A of the Homeland Security Act of tions will shift their smuggling efforts on border security operations, includ- 2002 (6 U.S.C. 124h) is amended by— to smaller ports of entry that lack NII ing staffing considerations. (1) redesignating subsections (j) and (k) as equipment, such as those in my dis- Last year, Congress made a signifi- subsections (k) and (l), respectively; and trict. cant investment in funding nonintru- (2) inserting after subsection (i) the following: This is a concern that I raised with sive inspection equipment for imple- ‘‘(j) FUSION CENTER INFORMATION SHARING CBP and port officials during a field mentation across the land borders over STRATEGY.—Not later than 1 year after the date a 5-year period, and this bill would en- of the enactment of the DHS Field Engagement hearing I held with my colleague, Con- Accountability Act, and not less frequently than gressman CRENSHAW, in my district in sure an appropriate plan is in place so once every 5 years thereafter, the Secretary Santa Teresa, New Mexico, last Decem- that rollout runs smoothly, and tax- shall develop or update a strategy for Depart- ber. payer dollars are well spent. ment engagement with fusion centers. Such My legislation aims to ensure that Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to strategy shall be developed and updated in con- all land ports of entry are appro- support this bill, and I reserve the bal- sultation with the heads of intelligence compo- priately equipped to combat smug- ance of my time. nents of the Department, the Chief Privacy Offi- gling. Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. cer, the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Lib- Specifically, H.R. 5273 requires the Mr. Speaker, I have no more speakers erties, officials of fusion centers, officers des- ignated as Homeland Security Advisors, and the Secretary of Homeland Security to de- and am prepared to close after the gen- tleman from Texas closes. heads of other relevant agencies, as appropriate. velop a plan to expeditiously scan 100 Such strategy shall include the following: percent of vehicles with NII systems or Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of ‘‘(1) Specific goals and objectives for sharing other similar technology at each port my time. information and engaging with fusion centers— of entry. Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I urge ‘‘(A) through the direct deployment of per- It will also require the Secretary to adoption of the bill, and I yield back sonnel from intelligence components of the De- report annually on the Department’s the balance of my time. partment; Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. ‘‘(B) through the use of Department unclassi- progress implementing the plan until Mr. Speaker, again, it is vital that all fied and classified information sharing systems, 100 percent of commercial and pas- vehicles entering the United States are including the Homeland Security Information senger vehicles are scanned. scanned with NII systems or similar Network and the Homeland Secure Data Net- Mr. Speaker, I am proud of the bipar- work, or any successor systems; and tisan work that went into developing technology to combat the smuggling of ‘‘(C) through any additional means. this legislation. Specifically, I want to drugs and other contraband into the ‘‘(2) The performance metrics to be used to country. measure success in achieving the goals and ob- thank my colleague, Mr. CRENSHAW, for My legislation would help do just jectives referred to in paragraph (1). his support on the bill. that by requiring the Secretary of ‘‘(3) A 5-year plan for continued engagement H.R. 5273, if enacted, will help keep Homeland Security to develop a plan to with fusion centers.’’. our communities more secure by ensur- achieve 100 percent scanning rate of ve- SEC. 3. OFFICE OF INTELLIGENCE AND ANALYSIS ing that CBP has the tools in place to FIELD PERSONNEL SUPPORT TO FU- hicles at each port of entry and report- do a more effective job at interdicting SION CENTERS. ing on progress annually until that dangerous narcotics and dangerous ma- (a) PERFORMANCE METRICS.—Not later than goal is achieved. terials. 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleagues Act, the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Mr. Speaker, I urge my House col- on the Committee of Homeland Secu- Analysis shall— leagues to support this legislation, and rity for their unanimous support to fa- (1) consider the effectiveness of existing proc- I reserve the balance of my time. vorably report my bill to the floor. esses to identify and prepare field personnel for Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I yield Mr. Speaker, I strongly urge all of deployment to support fusion centers and inter- myself such time as I may consume. nal mechanisms to ensure oversight and ac- my colleagues to support H.R. 5273, and I rise today in support of H.R. 5273, countability of such field personnel, including I yield back the balance of my time. field personnel assigned to one center and field the Securing America’s Ports Act. I am The SPEAKER pro tempore. The proud to be an original cosponsor of personnel assigned to multiple centers; and question is on the motion offered by (2) publish and disseminate performance this legislation, and I thank my col- the gentlewoman from New Mexico metrics, taking into account, as appropriate, re- league from New Mexico for her work (Ms. TORRES SMALL) that the House gional and threat diversity, for— on this legislation. suspend the rules and pass the bill, (A) field personnel from the Office of Intel- Our ports of entry continue to be a H.R. 5273, as amended. ligence and Analysis assigned to an individual preferred avenue for transnational fusion center; The question was taken; and (two- (B) field personnel from the Office of Intel- criminal organizations and drug smug- thirds being in the affirmative) the glers to transport narcotics and con- ligence and Analysis assigned to multiple fusion rules were suspended and the bill, as centers; and traband into the United States. amended, was passed. (C) Regional Directors of the Office of Intel- In fact, U.S. Customs and Border A motion to reconsider was laid on ligence and Analysis to ensure accountability Protection seized more than 455,000 the table. for monitoring all field personnel under the su- pounds of narcotics at our ports in fis- pervision of such Regional Directors. f cal year 2019 alone. (b) TRAINING.—In consultation with the Chief The amount of fentanyl seized in 2019 DHS FIELD ENGAGEMENT Information Officer, the Under Secretary for In- was enough for more than 577 million ACCOUNTABILITY ACT telligence and Analysis shall develop and imple- lethal doses. That is more than the en- ment a formalized training module for fusion Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. center personnel regarding the classified Home- tire population of the United States. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the land Secure Data Network, or any successor H.R. 5273 forces the Department to rules and concur in the Senate amend- system. act on securing the ports of entry by ment to the bill (H.R. 504) to amend the (c) FUSION CENTER DEFINED.—In this section, requiring the Secretary to develop a Homeland Security Act of 2002 to re- the term ‘‘fusion center’’ has the meaning given plan to scan all commercial and pas- quire the Department of Homeland Se- such term in section 210A(k) of the Homeland senger vehicles entering the United curity to develop an engagement strat- Security Act of 2002, as so redesignated by sec- tion 2. States through land ports using non- egy with fusion centers, and for other intrusive inspection systems or similar SEC. 4. DHS COMPONENT USAGE OF THE HOME- purposes. LAND SECURITY INFORMATION NET- systems within 180 days. The Clerk read the title of the bill. WORK. This bill encourages continued re- The text of the Senate amendment is (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days search and development, including con- as follows: after the date of the enactment of this Act, the

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(1) develop policies and metrics to ensure ef- The Department of Homeland Secu- fective use by components of the Department of rity’s 79 fusion centers, located across Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of the unclassified Homeland Security Information the country, help to connect the dots my time. Network (referred to in this section as ‘‘HSIN’’), about possible terrorist plots, includ- Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I yield or any successor system; and ing domestic terrorist plots. 5 minutes to the gentleman from Ne- (2) develop policies for posting unclassified A 2016 review found that DHS does braska (Mr. BACON). products on HSIN, or any successor system. not have a strategic engagement plan Mr. BACON. Mr. Speaker, I thank my (b) TECHNICAL ENHANCEMENTS.—The Chief In- for these 79 fusion centers. colleagues and friends from New Mex- formation Officer, in consultation with the ico and Texas for their leadership Chief Intelligence Officer, shall assess and im- H.R. 504 will help address this gap by requiring DHS to develop a Depart- today and guidance to the floor. plement, as appropriate, technical enhance- I rise in support of H.R. 504, the DHS ment-wide strategy for engaging with ments to HSIN to improve usability, including Field Engagement Accountability Act, search functionality, data analysis, and col- fusion centers. This includes the devel- which will improve the management, laboration capabilities. opment of metrics that will help hold integration, transparency, and overall SEC. 5. REPORT. fusion center staff accountable for mission performance of the 79 State Not later than 18 months after the date of the their performance. and local fusion centers across our enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Home- This legislation also requires DHS to land Security shall submit a report to the Com- country. improve the classified and unclassified Creating a robust and mature infor- mittee on Homeland Security and Governmental information-sharing systems that are Affairs of the Senate, the Select Committee on mation-sharing relationship between Intelligence of the Senate, the Committee on used by fusion centers to ensure that the Department of Homeland Security Homeland Security of the House of Representa- information is shared properly and in and State and local law enforcement is tives, and the Permanent Select Committee on accordance with Department stand- vital for our Homeland Security. Intelligence of the House of Representatives that ards. Since the September 11, 2001, attacks, describes the implementation of— In part, H.R. 504 would require that State and local fusion centers have be- (1) the fusion center information sharing all information-sharing policies are de- strategy required under section 210A(j) of the come key stakeholders in the home- veloped and maintained by the Depart- land security of our country, and it is Homeland Security Act of 2002, as added by sec- ment’s privacy, civil rights, and civil tion 2, based on performance metrics developed an important mission. Yet, despite pursuant to such strategy; liberties officers. their importance, the Government Ac- (2) the deployment of field personnel to fusion Over the past year, as communities countability Office has observed that a centers (as such term is defined in section 210A across the country suffered from acts lack of standardization in manpower, of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. of targeted violence and terrorism, we data systems, and training has hurt 124h)), in accordance with section 3, based on have been reminded of the importance their effectiveness. performance metrics developed pursuant to such of information sharing. H.R. 504 is focused on setting the con- section; and Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to (3) policies that seek to ensure the effective ditions to better allow our fusion cen- support this legislation, and I reserve ters to accomplish the mission for use of the Homeland Security Information Net- the balance of my time. work, in accordance with section 4, based on the which they were created and funded. metrics developed pursuant to such section. Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I yield My home State fusion center, the Ne- myself such time as I may consume. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- braska Information Analysis Center, or I rise in support of H.R. 504, the DHS NIAC, is the information exchange ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from Field Engagement Accountability Act. New Mexico (Ms. TORRES SMALL) and gateway for State, local, and Federal This legislation was introduced by authorities serving all of the 93 coun- the gentleman from Texas (Mr. CREN- my friend and colleague from Ne- SHAW) each will control 20 minutes. ties in Nebraska. braska, Representative DON BACON. I NIAC collects, analyzes, and shares The Chair recognizes the gentle- applaud Congressman BACON’s initia- woman from New Mexico. information on crime and terrorism tive in sponsoring H.R. 504, which re- with Federal, State, local, and Tribal GENERAL LEAVE quires the Department of Homeland Se- law enforcement organizations and Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. curity to: with other public and private entities Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent Develop an engagement strategy for as appropriate. that all Members may have 5 legisla- the national network of fusion centers; Recently, the NIAC was called upon tive days to revise and extend their re- Performance metrics for DHS per- to collect and analyze reports of sus- marks and to include extraneous mate- sonnel deployed to support State and picious drone activity in western Ne- rial on this measure. local fusion centers; and, braska, for example. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Training for fusion center personnel Our Nation’s fusion centers have a objection to the request of the gentle- in the use of available DHS informa- rapidly expanding range of missions woman from New Mexico? tion-sharing systems. that protect our citizens, and the De- There was no objection. Additionally, the bill ensures that partment of Homeland Security has a Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. DHS component agencies are sharing legal obligation to coordinate with and Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time appropriate information, through se- assist these State and local centers. So as I may consume. cure channels, with fusion center per- my legislation requires DHS to develop Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague sonnel. an engagement strategy to coordinate on the other side of the aisle, Mr. Representing a border State, I want information sharing, technology, and BACON, for his leadership on the DHS to ensure that DHS agencies, including personnel resources with these fusion Field Engagement Accountability Act. Customs and Border Protection and centers. This bill was passed by the House of Immigration and Customs Enforce- Additionally, this bill requires DHS Representatives last January on a ment, have relevant criminal or ter- to develop clear and robust perform- voice vote. It was also passed unani- rorism information that is accessible ance metrics for Federal personnel as- mously by the Senate in July after to appropriate fusion center personnel. signed to these centers. This will help technical edits to the bill text. This will enhance coordination and sit- both the headquarters and fusion cen- The bill returns to the House floor uational awareness throughout the ter directors improve the effectiveness, today for us to consider the bill, as homeland. while ensuring oversight and account- amended by the Senate, and send it to This bill has already passed the ability. the President. House of Representatives and was In addition to personnel, DHS also Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to passed in the Senate with minor provides fusion centers with access to support this bill, once again. amendments. Passage of the bill today classified and sensitive information.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:55 Feb 11, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10FE7.010 H10FEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE H990 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 10, 2020 H.R. 504 calls for improvements in A motion to reconsider was laid on (4) Coordination with organizations or ex- training and technology to support this the table. perts outside the Department pursuant to such paragraph (6) conducted to inform any vital information exchange, including f the requirement that DHS share intel- such review, change, modification, or pro- HOMELAND SECURITY FOR mulgation of such policies, programs, or ac- ligence products with fusion centers CHILDREN ACT tivities. when appropriate. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Over the years, Congress has seen a Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from vast improvement in DHS’s support for Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the New Mexico (Ms. TORRES SMALL) and these key stakeholders, including the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 2932) to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. CREN- NIAC. These improvements are vital to amend the Homeland Security Act of SHAW) each will control 20 minutes. DHS sharing timely and relevant infor- 2002 to ensure that the needs of chil- The Chair recognizes the gentle- mation with relevant stakeholders on dren are considered in homeland secu- woman from New Mexico. the front lines of a constantly evolving rity planning, and for other purposes, threat landscape. as amended. GENERAL LEAVE This bill will help those on the front The Clerk read the title of the bill. Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. lines defend against those who threat- The text of the bill is as follows: Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent en or attack our way of life. H.R. 2932 that all Members may have 5 legisla- Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- tive days to revise and extend their re- THOMPSON and Ranking Member ROG- resentatives of the United States of America in marks and to include extraneous mate- Congress assembled, ERS for bringing this bill to the floor. I rial on this measure. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there also thank Chairman JOHNSON and This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Homeland objection to the request of the gentle- Ranking Member PETERS in the Senate Security for Children Act’’. woman from New Mexico? for moving this bill through the Sen- SEC. 2. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE UNDER SEC- ate. There was no objection. RETARY FOR STRATEGY, POLICY, Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. This is a commonsense measure, and AND PLANS. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time with another strong showing of bipar- Paragraph (6) of section 709(c) of the Home- as I may consume. tisan support from the House. I look land Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 349(c)) is I rise in strong support of H.R. 2932, forward to the bill quickly becoming amended by inserting ‘‘, including feedback from organizations representing the needs of the Homeland Security for Children law. children,’’ after ‘‘stakeholder feedback’’. Act. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to SEC. 3. TECHNICAL EXPERT AUTHORIZED. Mr. Speaker, when it comes to the support H.R. 504. Paragraph (2) of section 503(b) of the Home- Department of Homeland Security’s Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. land Security Act (6 U.S.C. 313(b)) is amend- policies and programs, it is important Mr. Speaker, I have no more speakers ed— the children, the most vulnerable and am prepared to close after the gen- (1) in subparagraph (G), by striking ‘‘and’’ among us, are taken into consider- tleman from Texas closes. at the end; ation. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of (2) in subparagraph (H), by striking the pe- H.R. 2932, introduced by my fellow my time. riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and Subcommittee Chairman DONALD Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I, (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: PAYNE, would, for the first time, au- again, want to thank Representative ‘‘(I) identify and integrate the needs of thorize the children’s technical expert BACON for his work on this legislation, children into activities to prepare for, pro- position within FEMA to ensure the as well as Chairman THOMPSON, Rank- tect against, respond to, recover from, and needs of children are incorporated in ing Member ROGERS, Senator JOHNSON, mitigate against the risk of natural disas- ters, acts of terrorism, and other manmade all disaster-related activities. and Senator PETERS for moving this Importantly, the bill recognizes that, bill through the House and Senate disasters, including catastrophic incidents, including by appointing a technical expert, when it comes to DHS, the impacts of committees. policies and programs go well beyond The sharing of counterterrorism and who may consult with relevant outside orga- nizations and experts, as necessary, to co- disaster response and recovery. It rec- other homeland security information ordinate such integration, as necessary.’’. ognizes that, from screening protocols with State and local officials is vital in SEC. 4. REPORT. at TSA checkpoints to short-term de- our efforts to protect the homeland. I Not later than one year after the date of tention standards to active-shooter am proud that we are able to support the enactment of this Act and annually training, DHS policy must incorporate further enhancing these efforts in a bi- thereafter for five years, the Under Sec- the needs of children. retary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans of the partisan manner today. To that end, H.R. 2932 would direct Mr. Speaker, I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote, and Department of Homeland Security shall sub- mit to the Committee on Homeland Security the Department of Homeland Secu- I yield back the balance of my time. rity’s Under Secretary for Strategy, Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representa- Policy, and Plans to incorporate the Mr. Speaker, H.R. 504 passed the House tives and the Committee on Homeland Secu- needs of children in all departmental on voice vote last Friday and passed rity and Governmental Affairs of the Senate policies, programs, and activities. A the Senate on voice vote in July after a report describing the efforts the Depart- similar measure passed by voice vote technical edits were incorporated into ment has undertaken to review and incor- in the full House passed last Congress. porate feedback from organizations rep- the text. Mr. Speaker, I urge my House col- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to resenting the needs of children into Depart- ment policy in accordance with paragraph (6) leagues to support this legislation, and support this bill again so that it can be I reserve the balance of my time. sent to the White House for the Presi- of section 709(c) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (as amended by section 2 of this dent’s signature. COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND Act), including information on the following: INFRASTRUCTURE, U.S. HOUSE OF Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance (1) The designation of any individual re- REPRESENTATIVES, of my time. sponsible for carrying out such paragraph Washington, DC, January 7, 2020. b 1615 (6). Hon. BENNIE G. THOMPSON, (2) Any review, formal or informal, of De- Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The partment policies, programs, or activities to House of Representatives, Washington, DC. question is on the motion offered by assess the suitability of such policies, pro- DEAR CHAIRMAN THOMPSON: I write con- the gentlewoman from New Mexico grams, or activities for children and where cerning H.R. 2932, the Homeland Security for (Ms. TORRES SMALL) that the House feedback from organizations representing Children Act. There are certain provisions in suspend the rules and concur in the the needs of children should be reviewed and this legislation that fall within the Rule X Senate amendment to the bill, H.R. 504. incorporated. jurisdiction of the Committee on Transpor- (3) Any review, change, modification, or tation and Infrastructure. The question was taken; and (two- promulgation of Department policies, pro- In order to expedite floor consideration of thirds being in the affirmative) the grams, or activities to ensure that such poli- H.R. 2932, the Committee on Transportation rules were suspended and the Senate cies, programs, or activities are appropriate and Infrastructure agrees to forgo action on amendment was concurred in. for children. the bill. However, this is conditional on our

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I also lation, and as the threats to our home- vocacy for Kids; Save the Children; request that you urge the Speaker to name land continue to evolve, it is important Share Our Strength; Young Center for members of this Committee to any con- that we be prepared to adequately as- Immigrant Children’s Rights; Zero to ference committee which is named to con- sist every child at every age. Three. sider such provisions. H.R. 2932 directs the Department of Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. Please place a copy of this letter and your Homeland Security to include the Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to response acknowledging our jurisdictional needs of children, the most vulnerable support H.R. 2932, and I yield back the interest into the committee report on H.R. among us, in all departmental activi- 2932 and into the Congressional Record dur- balance of my time. ing consideration of the measure on the ties. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The House floor. Mr. Speaker, I include in the RECORD question is on the motion offered by Sincerely, a letter of support signed by several or- the gentlewoman from New Mexico PETER A. DEFAZIO, ganizations representing the needs of (Ms. TORRES SMALL) that the House Chair. children, including Save the Children, suspend the rules and pass the bill, the Child Welfare League of America, H.R. 2932, as amended. COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY, Share Our Strength, and Zero to Three. The question was taken. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, NATIONAL COALITION ON The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Washington, DC, January 7, 2020. CHILDREN AND DISASTERS, Hon. PETER DEFAZIO, opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Arlington, VA, July 12, 2019. Chairman, Committee on Transportation and in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Hon. DONALD M. PAYNE, JR., Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. Infrastructure, House of Representatives, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Washington, DC. DEAR CONGRESSMAN PAYNE: As members of Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas DEAR CHAIRMAN DEFAZIO: Thank you for the National Coalition on Children and Dis- and nays. your letter regarding H.R. 2932, the ‘‘Home- asters, which includes organizations that ad- The yeas and nays were ordered. land Security for Children Act.’’ The Com- vocate for the well-being of children and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- mittee on Homeland Security recognizes their families in the preparation for, re- ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- that the Committee on Transportation Infra- sponse to, and recovery from natural or man- ceedings on this motion will be post- structure has a jurisdictional interest in made disasters, we endorse H.R. 2932, the poned. H.R. 2932, and I appreciate your effort to ‘‘Homeland Security for Children Act of allow this bill to be considered on the House 2019.’’ f floor. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SE- I concur with you that forgoing action on nation learned how unprepared we were at the bill does not in any way prejudice the CURITY CLIMATE CHANGE RE- the federal, state, and local levels of govern- SEARCH ACT Committee on Transportation and Infra- ment in addressing and responding to the structure with respect to its jurisdictional needs of children. As a result, in 2007, Con- Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. prerogatives this bill or similar legislation gress established the National Commission Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the in the future, and I would support your effort on Children and Disasters, which produced a rules and pass the bill (H.R. 4737) to to seek appointment of an appropriate num- comprehensive book of recommendations in ber of conferees to any House—Senate con- amend the Homeland Security Act of 2010. They included improved mental health 2002 to require the Under Secretary for ference involving this legislation. services, pediatric and child welfare needs, I will include our letters on H.R. 2932 in the and disaster management planning, re- Science and Technology of the Depart- Congressional Record during floor consider- sponse, and reunification for child care set- ment of Homeland Security to research ation of this bill. I look forward to working tings. Most importantly, the Commission and evaluate existing Federal research with you on this legislation and other mat- strongly recommended that improved coordi- regarding approaches to mitigate cli- ters of great importance to this nation. nation of the needs of children among federal mate change on homeland security to Sincerely, agencies was needed. identify areas for further research BENNIE G. THOMPSON, The Homeland Security for Children Act Chairman. within the Department, research and would help improve the Federal Emergency develop approaches to mitigate the Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I yield Management Agency’s (FEMA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) consequences of climate change on myself such time as I may consume. homeland security, and for other pur- Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. response to the needs of children during dis- asters. Your bill would also increase ac- poses, as amended. 2932, the Homeland Security for Chil- countability across government agencies in The Clerk read the title of the bill. dren Act. This legislation seeks to en- times of emergency and incorporate feed- The text of the bill is as follows: sure that the needs of children, one of back from youth-serving organizations to H.R. 4737 our most vulnerable populations, are prioritize and represent the needs of children Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- considered in Department of Homeland into department-wide policies. In addition, it would mandate that DHS provide routine up- resentatives of the United States of America in Security planning. Congress assembled, H.R. 2932 directs the Under Secretary dates to Congress summarizing efforts under- taken to incorporate the needs of children in SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. for Strategy, Policy, and Plans to in- Department-wide policies, programs, and ac- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Department corporate feedback from children’s or- tivities. of Homeland Security Climate Change Re- ganizations into departmentwide ac- With natural disasters on the rise, the search Act’’. tivities. time is now for Congress to ensure that the SEC. 2. CLIMATE CHANGE PLANNING, RESEARCH Furthermore, this bill authorizes the necessary supports are in place to address AND DEVELOPMENT, AND PROTEC- technical expert position within the needs of children and families following dis- TION AND PREPAREDNESS. asters. Children are not little adults. They (a) IN GENERAL.—Title III of the Homeland Federal Emergency Management Agen- Security Act of 2002 is amended by adding at cy, or FEMA, to identify and integrate have specialized needs that must be consid- ered when planning for, responding to, and the end the following new section: the needs of children when preparing recovering from a disaster. ‘‘SEC. 321. CLIMATE CHANGE RESEARCH AND DE- for, protecting against, responding to, Thank you for your sponsorship of this VELOPMENT. and recovering from natural and man- critical legislation, as well as your ongoing ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Under Secretary for made disasters. leadership on behalf of children and families. Science and Technology— It is imperative that we ensure that If we can be of any assistance on advancing ‘‘(1) shall evaluate existing Federal re- those who are unable to advocate for this bill, please do not hesitate to contact search regarding approaches to mitigate the themselves are being represented when us. consequence of climate change on homeland Sincerely, security to identify areas for additional re- disaster strikes. National Coalition on Children and Dis- search and development pursuant to para- Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to asters Members include: Child Care graph (2) with respect to— join me in supporting this bill, and I Aware® of America; Child Welfare ‘‘(A) any connection between climate yield back the balance of my time. League of America; Early Care and change and homeland security, including

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how the resulting competition for resources, GENERAL LEAVE tional claims by the Science Committee over economic distress, and social discontent has Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. the subject matter contained in H.R. 4737 or contributed to, among other outcomes, acts Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent similar legislation. Thank you for agreeing to support the ap- of terrorism; that all Members may have 5 legisla- ‘‘(B) the degree to which climate change is pointment of Science Committee conferees reflected in terrorism preparedness and tive days to revise and extend their re- during any House—Senate conference con- emergency planning and policies, including marks and to include extraneous mate- vened on this legislation. Additionally, with respect to preparedness, response to, rial on this measure. thank you for your assurances to include our and recovery from natural disasters; and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there exchange of letters in the Congressional ‘‘(C) the degree to which the Federal fund- objection to the request of the gentle- Record during floor consideration of the bill. ing structure to respond to major disaster woman from New Mexico? Sincerely, declarations and emergency declarations is There was no objection. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, adequately structured to meet the demands Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. Chairwoman, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. of responding to and recovering from acts of Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time terrorism and natural disasters that are ag- gravated by climate change; and as I may consume. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ‘‘(2) shall, to the extent practicable, con- Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY, duct research and development on ap- of H.R. 4737, the Department of Home- Washington, DC, January 8, 2020. proaches to mitigate the consequences of cli- land Security Climate Change Re- Hon. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, mate change on homeland security in re- search Act. Chairwoman, Committee on Science, Space, and sponse to finding pursuant to paragraph (1). Mr. Speaker, we know that climate Technology, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. ‘‘(b) SCOPE.—The scope of the research and change is happening, and it is affecting development under subsection (a)(2) shall in- DEAR CHAIRWOMAN JOHNSON: Thank you for every country around the globe. More- your letter regarding H.R. 4737, the ‘‘Depart- clude the following: over, we know that climate change is ment of Homeland Security Climate Change ‘‘(1) Any connection between climate leading to increased instability in de- Research Act.’’ I recognize that the Com- change and homeland security, including mittee on Science, Space and Technology how the resulting competition for resources, veloping countries. has a jurisdictional interest in H.R. 4737, and economic distress, and social discontent can Not only has the Department of De- appreciate your effort to allow this bill to be contribute to, among other outcomes, acts of fense written about it, Congress ac- considered on the House floor. terrorism. knowledged this in the fiscal year 2018 I concur with you that forgoing action on ‘‘(2) The degree to which climate change is National Defense Authorization Act, the bill does not in any way prejudice the reflected in terrorism preparedness and which included in its finding that ‘‘as Committee on Science, Space and Tech- emergency planning and policies, including global temperatures rise, droughts and nology with respect to its jurisdictional pre- with respect to preparedness, response to, famines can lead to more failed states, rogatives on this bill or similar legislation and recovery from natural disasters. which are breeding grounds of extrem- in the future, and I would support your effort ‘‘(3) The degree to which the Federal fund- to seek appointment of an appropriate num- ing structure to respond to major disaster ist and terrorist organizations.’’ While DOD has researched the impli- ber of conferees to any House—Senate con- declarations and emergency declarations is ference involving this legislation. adequately structured to meet the demands cations of climate change on national I will include our letters on H.R. 4737 in the of responding to and recovering from acts of security, DHS is best positioned to re- Congressional Record during floor consider- terrorism and natural disasters that are ag- search and respond climate change on ation of this bill. I look forward to working gravated by climate change. homeland security. There are already with you on this legislation and other mat- ‘‘(c) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out this reports of extremist groups overseas ters of great importance to this nation. section, the Under Secretary for Science and using extreme weather events as a re- Sincerely, Technology shall consult with the heads of cruitment tool, targeting farmers BENNIE G. THOMPSON, other relevant agencies and departments of Chairman. the Federal Government, first responders, whose crops were lost to drought or other weather events. Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I yield and relevant owners and operators of critical myself such time as I may consume. infrastructure. As these groups recruit more mem- Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. ‘‘(d) CLIMATE CHANGE DEFINED.—The term bers, gaining strength, the threat they ‘climate change’ refers to detectable changes pose to homeland security increases. 4737, the Department of Homeland Se- in one or more climate system components DHS must be proactive, not simply re- curity Climate Change Research Act. Numerous Federal studies have been that is directly or indirectly attributed to— active in this threat. conducted that summarize the impacts ‘‘(1) human activity; and H.R. 4737 will ensure that DHS is ‘‘(2) altering the composition of the global of climate change on the United States using its resources efficiently, evalu- atmosphere.’’. and discuss the nexus between climate ating what we already know about cli- (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of change and terrorism. contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Se- mate change’s effects on homeland se- This bill directs DHS’ Science and curity Act of 2002 is amended by inserting curity, and, where practical, devel- Technology Directorate to evaluate the after the item relating to section 320 the fol- oping tactics to mitigate those effects current Federal research regarding the lowing new item: critical to the Department’s mission. connection between climate change ‘‘Sec. 321. Climate change research and de- With this knowledge, the good people and homeland security to identify any velopment.’’. at DHS will be able to better perform research gaps and, to the extent prac- SEC. 3. REPORT TO CONGRESS. their job and keep our country safe. tical, conduct additional research to Mr. Speaker, I urge my House col- Not later than one year after the date of fill those gaps. the enactment of this Act and annually leagues to support this legislation, and Mr. Speaker, I encourage Members to thereafter for three years, the Under Sec- I reserve the balance of my time. support this bill, and I yield back the retary for Science and Technology of the De- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, balance of my time. partment of Homeland Security shall submit COMMITTE ON SCIENCE, SPACE, AND to the Committee on Homeland Security and Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. TECHNOLOGY, Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance the Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- Washington, DC, January 9, 2020. of my time. nology of the House of Representatives and Chairman BENNIE G. THOMPSON, the Committee on Homeland Security and Committee on Homeland Security, House of Rep- Mr. Speaker, effectively combating Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report resentatives, Washington, DC. terrorism is a bipartisan issue, and we on any research and development activities DEAR CHAIRMAN THOMPSON, I am writing to have a duty to our constituents to sup- carried out pursuant to section 321 of the you concerning H.R. 4737, the ‘‘Department port smart legislative proposals. Homeland Security Act of 2002, as added by of Homeland Security Climate Change Re- Passage of the DHS Climate Change this Act. search Act,’’ which was referred to the Com- Research Act would ensure that the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- mittee on Homeland Security on October 18, Department of Homeland Security is ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from 2019. proactively addressing and attempting I agree to work cooperatively on H.R. 4737 New Mexico (Ms. TORRES SMALL) and and in order to expedite consideration of the to mitigate the risks that climate the gentleman from Texas (Mr. CREN- bill the Committee on Science, Space, and change poses to our homeland security. SHAW) each will control 20 minutes. Technology (‘‘Science Committee’’) will Mr. Speaker, I ask for my colleagues The Chair recognizes the gentle- waive formal consideration of the bill. This to support H.R. 4737, and I yield back woman from New Mexico. is, however, not a waiver of future jurisdic- the balance of my time.

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This assessment would thirds being in the affirmative) the ernization and Reform Act of 2012 (49 U.S.C. consider threat intelligence from Fed- rules were suspended and the bill, as 40101 note; Public Law 112–95). eral, State, local, and private-sector amended, was passed. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- partners and would be prepared in con- A motion to reconsider was laid on ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from sultation with other DHS components, the table. New Mexico (Ms. TORRES SMALL) and like the Cybersecurity and Infrastruc- the gentleman from Texas (Mr. CREN- f ture Security Agency, that have rel- SHAW) each will control 20 minutes. evant expertise. PROTECTING CRITICAL INFRA- The Chair recognizes the gentle- Finally, H.R. 4432 would require DHS STRUCTURE AGAINST DRONES woman from New Mexico. to report its findings to Congress with- AND EMERGING THREATS ACT GENERAL LEAVE in 1 year. Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. Collectively, this bill would require Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent DHS to take the lead on understanding rules and pass the bill (H.R. 4432) to re- that all Members may have 5 legisla- the threat that drones present to this quire the Department of Homeland Se- tive days to revise and extend their re- Nation’s critical infrastructure, while curity to prepare a terrorism threat as- marks and to include extraneous mate- also creating an enduring mechanism sessment relating to unmanned air- rial on this measure. for DHS to gather information on craft systems, and for other purposes, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there emerging threats, as they arise, from as amended. objection to the request of the gentle- the owners and operators who stand on The Clerk read the title of the bill. woman from New Mexico? the front line of our defense. There was no objection. I urge my colleagues to support this The text of the bill is as follows: Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. H.R. 4432 legislation, and I reserve the balance of Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time my time. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- as I may consume. Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I yield resentatives of the United States of America in Mr. Speaker, H.R. 4432, would require Congress assembled, myself such time as I may consume. the Department of Homeland Security Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. to take action and address an emerging 4432, the Protecting Critical Infrastruc- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Protecting Crit- threat to our Nation’s security, the ture Against Drones and Emerging ical Infrastructure Against Drones and Emerg- threat posed by unmanned aerial sys- ing Threats Act’’. Threats Act. tems, or drones, to critical infrastruc- In the wrong hands, unmanned aerial SEC. 2. DRONE AND EMERGING THREAT ASSESS- ture. MENT. systems can pose a threat to the Amer- Drone technology is far from new. (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 120 days ican people. At our borders, criminals after the date of enactment of this Act, the However, as technology evolves, so do are using drones to smuggle drugs and Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis of the capabilities of bad actors who may surveil law enforcement. Terrorists the Department of Homeland Security shall— want to cause harm to the people of like ISIS have used them in the past to (1) in consultation with other relevant offi- this country. We know the drones can carry out attacks overseas. cials of the Department, request additional in- be weaponized and used to carry out We must do more to address this formation from other agencies of the Federal terrorist attacks, particularly on vul- threat, and with this bill we do just Government, State and local government agen- nerable, critical infrastructure. Earlier cies, and the private sector relating to threats of that. H.R. 4432 protects the American this fall, drones struck Saudi Arabian people from the threat posed by these unmanned aircraft systems and other emerging crude oil infrastructure, disrupting the threats associated with such new technologies; criminal drone operators. production of 5.7 million barrels of oil (2) in consultation with relevant officials of b 1630 the Department and other appropriate agencies per day and causing a spike in oil of the Federal Government, develop and dissemi- prices around the world. This legislation requires the Under nate a security threat assessment regarding un- In an evolving threat environment, Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis manned aircraft systems and other emerging understanding the threats that drones at DHS to prepare an assessment of the threats associated with such new technologies; present to critical infrastructure here threat from drones with information and in the United States is critical to miti- gathered from Federal, State, local, (3) establish and utilize, in conjunction with gating those threats. and private-sector partners. the Chief Information Officer of the Department Critical infrastructure owners and This bill also requires DHS to estab- and other relevant entities, a secure communica- tions and information technology infrastruc- operators recognize the benefits of lish a secure communications network ture, including data-mining and other advanced drone technology; many even put them to receive and analyze information on analytical tools, in order to access, receive, and to good use in their own businesses. the threat and a voluntary mechanism analyze data and information in furtherance of Nevertheless, they do have concerns for reporting threat information from the responsibilities under this section, including about the threats that unauthorized owners and operators of critical infra- by establishing a voluntary mechanism whereby drones may pose to their facilities. structure. critical infrastructure owners and operators Currently, when a drone is detected During committee consideration of may report information on emerging threats, in a facility’s airspace, there is no DHS this bill, I proposed an amendment to such as the threat posed by unmanned aircraft official agency to call. At the very systems. allow DHS to produce this information least, owners and operators should be (b) REPORT.—Not later than one year after in a classified form, as appropriate. I the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under able to report unauthorized drone ac- am pleased that language was included Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis of the tivity when they detect it. in this legislation. Department of Homeland Security shall prepare H.R. 4432 would allow for information Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to a threat assessment and report to the Committee sharing between critical infrastructure support this legislation. on Homeland Security of the House of Rep- owners and operators and DHS in sev- Mr. Speaker, I urge adoption of the resentatives and the Committee on Homeland eral ways: bill, and I yield back the balance of my Security and Governmental Affairs of the Sen- First, it would require DHS to estab- time. ate on the threat posed by unmanned aircraft lish a channel for the voluntary report- Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. systems, including information collected from ing information on drones, as well as Mr. Speaker, this is an important bill critical infrastructure owners and operators and Federal, State, and local government agencies. other emerging threats, over a secure that will position DHS to address the Such assessment and report shall also include a communications infrastructure devel- threat that drones pose to critical in- classified plan to mitigate such threat, as appro- oped in conjunction with the Depart- frastructure. This measure was pre- priate. ment’s Chief Information Officer. viously introduced by my colleague

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:45 Feb 11, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10FE7.029 H10FEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE H994 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 10, 2020 from Louisiana (Mr. RICHMOND) in the (3) for intelligence, electronic warfare, or have joined Congressman CRENSHAW on 115th Congress and passed the House by information warfare operations, testing, this initiative, and pleased that it was a voice vote. analysis, and or training. reported out of committee by unani- (c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: Mr. Speaker, I hope my colleagues mous consent. (1) COVERED FOREIGN COUNTRY.—The term will do the same today, and I yield ‘‘covered foreign country’’ means a country Mr. Speaker, I urge my House col- back the balance of my time. labeled as a strategic competitor in the leagues to support this legislation, and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ‘‘Summary of the 2018 National Defense I reserve the balance of my time. question is on the motion offered by Strategy of the United States of America: Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I yield the gentlewoman from New Mexico Sharpening the American Military’s Com- myself such time as I may consume. (Ms. TORRES SMALL) that the House petitive Edge’’ issued by the Department of Mr. Speaker, the Department of suspend the rules and pass the bill, Defense pursuant to section 113 of title 10, Homeland Security is charged with United States Code. H.R. 4432, as amended. protecting Americans here at home, (2) COVERED UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM.— The question was taken; and (two- The term ‘‘unmanned aircraft system’’ has and it is critical that the technologies thirds being in the affirmative) the the meaning given such term in section 331 used to carry out this mission are se- rules were suspended and the bill, as of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of cure. The risk posed by certain foreign amended, was passed. 2012 (Public Law 112–95; 49 U.S.C. 44802 note). drone manufacturers is well docu- A motion to reconsider was laid on The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- mented and presents a national secu- the table. ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from rity threat. f New Mexico (Ms. TORRES SMALL) and Chinese-manufactured drones could the gentleman from Texas (Mr. CREN- provide a backdoor for the Chinese DRONE ORIGIN SECURITY SHAW) each will control 20 minutes. Government to access sensitive flight ENHANCEMENT ACT The Chair recognizes the gentle- data from drones used by DHS. My bill, Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. woman from New Mexico. H.R. 4753, seeks to address this vulnera- Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the GENERAL LEAVE bility. rules and pass the bill (H.R. 4753) to Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Se- Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent Security Agency has stated that these curity from operating or procuring for- that all Members may have 5 legisla- unmanned aircraft systems are a po- eign-made unmanned aircraft systems, tive days to revise and extend their re- tential risk to an organization’s infor- and for other purposes. marks and to include extraneous mate- mation and that drones could contain The Clerk read the title of the bill. rial on this measure. components that could compromise The text of the bill is as follows: The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there your data. H.R. 4753 objection to the request of the gentle- The potential for comprised data to Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- woman? fall into the hands of a foreign govern- resentatives of the United States of America in There was no objection. ment should concern everyone. It Congress assembled, Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. threatens to disrupt the law enforce- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time ment and national security objectives This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Drone Ori- as I may consume. of DHS. gin Security Enhancement Act’’. Mr. Speaker, first, I want to thank My bill, the Drone Origin Security my colleague, Congressman CRENSHAW, SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON OPERATION OR PRO- Enhancement Act, addresses the threat for introducing this important legisla- CUREMENT OF FOREIGN-MADE UN- by prohibiting DHS from acquiring un- MANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS. tion. manned aircraft systems manufactured (a) PROHIBITION ON AGENCY OPERATION OR To help carry out its many missions, in a foreign country labeled a strategic PROCUREMENT.—The Secretary of Homeland the Department of Homeland Security, Security may not operate, provide financial DHS, relies on drones to improve situa- competitor by the Department of De- assistance for, or enter into or renew a con- tional awareness. Drones can be used fense. This is similar to a prohibition tract for the procurement of— to survey damage from natural disas- included in the National Defense Au- (1) an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) thorization Act of 2019 for the military. that— ters or monitor remote locations along the border, including in my district. If Simply put, my bill will ensure that (A) is manufactured in a covered foreign DHS is not using drone equipment from country or by a corporation domiciled in a data collected by a DHS drone was to covered foreign country; be stolen by a foreign government, it a foreign government that our military (B) uses flight controllers, radios, data could jeopardize the national or home- already views as a threat. transmission devices, cameras, or gimbals land security. Much like the Department of De- manufactured in a covered foreign country Recent reports suggest that Chinese- fense, DHS and its components have a or by a corporation domiciled in a covered manufactured drones, otherwise known critical mission. The risk introduced foreign country; as unmanned aircraft systems, in the into these missions by foreign-manu- (C) uses a ground control system or oper- factured drones is not something that ating software developed in a covered foreign American market might be com- promised and used to send sensitive in- can be ignored. This legislation ad- country or by a corporation domiciled in a dresses this very real threat and will covered foreign country; or formation to the Chinese Government. (D) uses network connectivity or data stor- In response to these cybersecurity con- keep our adversaries from compro- age located in or administered by a corpora- cerns, the Department of the Interior mising the technology we use to keep tion domiciled in a covered foreign country; recently grounded all of its foreign- Americans safe. or made drones. The DOD similarly Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my col- (2) a system manufactured in a covered for- banned the purchase and use of all league from New Mexico for her leader- eign country or by a corporation domiciled commercial off-the-shelf drones, except ship on this bill. I urge my colleagues in a covered foreign country for the detec- under limited circumstances. to pass H.R. 4753, and I yield back the tion or identification of covered unmanned balance of my time. aircraft systems. It is time for the DHS to take similar Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. (b) WAIVER.—The Secretary of Homeland protective measures. H.R. 4753 would Security may waive the prohibition under prohibit DHS from purchasing or using Mr. Speaker, H.R. 4753 takes the much- subsection (a) on a case by case basis by cer- drone technology manufactured in cer- needed step of protecting the Depart- tifying in writing to the Committee on tain foreign countries designated as ment of Homeland Security from cy- Homeland Security of the House of Rep- strategic competitors by the National bersecurity threats associated with resentatives and the Committee on Home- Defense Strategy. The legislation per- certain foreign-made drones. land Security and Governmental Affairs of mits the use of such drone technology Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to the Senate that the operation or procure- only when DHS notifies Congress that support this bill, and I yield back the ment that is the subject of such a waiver is balance of my time. required— the technology is being used in a lim- (1) in the national interest of the United ited manner, such as counter-drone The SPEAKER pro tempore. The States; testing and training. question is on the motion offered by (2) for counter-UAS surrogate testing and I am proud to be an original cospon- the gentlewoman from New Mexico training; or sor of this bipartisan bill, grateful to (Ms. TORRES SMALL) that the House

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The question was taken; and (two- ‘‘(D) Establishing policies for acquisition ‘‘(iii) The Component Acquisition Execu- thirds being in the affirmative) the that implement an approach that takes into tive concerned has adequate, experienced, account risks of failure to achieve cost, rules were suspended and the bill was and dedicated professional employees with schedule, or performance parameters that all program management training, as applica- passed. components of the Department shall comply A motion to reconsider was laid on ble, commensurate with the size of the ac- with, including outlining relevant authori- quisition programs and related activities the table. ties for program managers to effectively delegated to such Component Acquisition f manage acquisition programs (as such term is defined in section 711). Executive by the Under Secretary for Man- DHS ACQUISITION REFORM ACT OF ‘‘(E) Ensuring that each major acquisition agement. 2019 program has a Department-approved acquisi- ‘‘(iv) Each Level 1 major acquisition pro- gram concerned has written documentation Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. tion program baseline (as such term is de- fined in section 711), pursuant to the Depart- showing that it has a Department-approved Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the ment’s acquisition management policy. acquisition program baseline and it is meet- rules and pass the bill (H.R. 3413) to ‘‘(F) Assisting the heads of components ing agreed-upon cost, schedule, and perform- amend the Homeland Security Act of and Component Acquisition Executives in ef- ance thresholds. 2002 to provide for certain acquisition forts to comply with Federal law, the Fed- ‘‘(v) The Under Secretary for Management authorities for the Under Secretary of eral Acquisition Regulation, and Department provides written notification to the appro- Management of the Department of acquisition management directives. priate congressional committees of the deci- Homeland Security, and for other pur- ‘‘(G) Ensuring that grants and financial as- sion to delegate the authority to the rel- sistance are provided only to individuals and evant Component Acquisition Executive. poses, as amended. organizations that are not suspended or ‘‘(4) RELATIONSHIP TO UNDER SECRETARY The Clerk read the title of the bill. debarred. FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.— The text of the bill is as follows: ‘‘(H) Distributing guidance throughout the ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Nothing in this sub- H.R. 3413 Department to ensure that contractors in- volved in acquisitions, particularly contrac- section shall diminish the authority granted Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- tors that access the Department’s informa- to the Under Secretary for Science and Tech- resentatives of the United States of America in tion systems and technologies, adhere to rel- nology under this Act. The Under Secretary Congress assembled, evant Department policies related to phys- for Management and the Under Secretary for SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ical and information security as identified Science and Technology shall cooperate in This Act may be cited as the ‘‘DHS Acqui- by the Under Secretary for Management. matters related to the coordination of acqui- sition Reform Act of 2019’’. ‘‘(I) Overseeing the Component Acquisition sitions across the Department so that invest- SEC. 1. ACQUISITION AUTHORITIES FOR UNDER Executive organizational structure to ensure ments of the Directorate of Science and SECRETARY FOR MANAGEMENT OF Component Acquisition Executives have suf- Technology are able to support current and THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND ficient capabilities and comply with Depart- future requirements of the components of SECURITY. ment acquisition policies. the Department. Section 701 of the Homeland Security Act ‘‘(3) DELEGATION OF CERTAIN ACQUISITION ‘‘(B) OPERATIONAL TESTING AND EVALUA- of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 341) is amended by— DECISION AUTHORITY.— TION.—The Under Secretary for Science and (1) redesignating subsection (d), the first ‘‘(A) LEVEL 3 ACQUISITIONS.—The Under subsection (e) (relating to the system for Technology shall— Secretary for Management may delegate ac- ‘‘(i) ensure, in coordination with relevant award management consultation), and the quisition decision authority to the relevant component heads, that major acquisition second subsection (e) (relating to the defini- Component Acquisition Executive for an ac- programs— tion of interoperable communications) as quisition program that has a life cycle cost subsections (e), (f), and (g), respectively; and estimate of less than $300,000,000. ‘‘(I) complete operational testing and eval- (2) inserting after subsection (c) the fol- ‘‘(B) LEVEL 2 ACQUISITIONS.—The Under uation of technologies and systems to be ac- lowing new subsection: Secretary for Management may delegate ac- quired or developed by major acquisition ‘‘(d) ACQUISITION AND RELATED RESPON- quisition decision authority in writing to the programs to assess operational effectiveness, SIBILITIES.— relevant Component Acquisition Executive suitability, and cybersecurity; ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding section for a major acquisition program that has a ‘‘(II) use independent verification and vali- 1702(a) of title 41, United States Code, the life cycle cost estimate of at least $300,000,000 dation of operational test and evaluation im- Under Secretary for Management is the but not more than $1,000,000,000 if all of the plementation and results, as appropriate; Chief Acquisition Officer of the Department. following requirements are met: and As Chief Acquisition Officer, the Under Sec- ‘‘(i) The component concerned possesses ‘‘(III) document whether such programs retary shall have the authorities and per- working policies, processes, and procedures meet all performance requirements included form the functions specified in such section that are consistent with Department-level in their acquisition program baselines; 1702(b), and perform all other functions and acquisition policy. ‘‘(ii) ensure that such operational testing responsibilities delegated by the Secretary ‘‘(ii) The Component Acquisition Executive and evaluation includes all system compo- or described in this subsection. concerned has adequate, experienced, and nents and incorporates operators into the ‘‘(2) FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.—In dedicated professional employees with pro- testing to ensure that systems perform as in- addition to the authorities and functions gram management training, as applicable, tended in the appropriate operational set- specified in section 1702(b) of title 41, United commensurate with the size of the acquisi- ting; and States Code, the functions and responsibil- tion programs and related activities dele- ‘‘(iii) determine if testing conducted by ities of the Under Secretary for Management gated to such Component Acquisition Execu- other Federal departments and agencies and related to acquisition (as such term is de- tive by the Under Secretary for Manage- private entities is relevant and sufficient in fined in section 711) include the following: ment. determining whether systems perform as in- ‘‘(A) Advising the Secretary regarding ac- ‘‘(iii) Each major acquisition program con- quisition management activities, taking into cerned has written documentation showing tended in the operational setting.’’. account risks of failure to achieve cost, that it has a Department-approved acquisi- SEC. 2. ACQUISITION AUTHORITIES FOR CHIEF schedule, or performance parameters, to en- tion program baseline and it is meeting FINANCIAL OFFICER OF THE DE- sure that the Department achieves its mis- agreed-upon cost, schedule, and performance PARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECU- sion through the adoption of widely accepted thresholds. RITY. program management best practices (as such ‘‘(C) LEVEL 1 ACQUISITIONS.—The Under Paragraph (2) of section 702(b) of the Home- term is defined in section 711) and standards Secretary for Management may delegate ac- land Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 342(b)) is and, where appropriate, acquisition innova- quisition decision authority in writing to the tion best practices. relevant Component Acquisition Executive amended by— ‘‘(B) Leading the Department’s acquisition for a Level 1 major acquisition program that (1) redesignating subparagraph (I) as sub- oversight body, the Acquisition Review has a life cycle cost estimate of more than paragraph (J); and Board. $1,000,000,000 if all of the following require- (2) inserting after subparagraph (H) the fol- ‘‘(C) Exercising the acquisition decision ments are met: lowing new subparagraph: authority (as such term is defined in section ‘‘(i) The Undersecretary for Management ‘‘(I) Oversee the costs of acquisition pro- 711) to approve, pause, modify (including the conducts a risk assessment of the planned grams (as such term is defined in section 711) rescission of approvals of program mile- acquisition and determines that it is appro- and related activities to ensure that actual stones), or cancel major acquisition pro- priate to delegate authority for such major and planned costs are in accordance with grams (as such term is defined in section acquisition program. budget estimates and are affordable, or can 711), unless the Under Secretary delegates ‘‘(ii) The component concerned possesses be adequately funded, over the life cycle of such authority to a Component Acquisition working policies, processes, and procedures such programs and activities.’’.

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ACQUISITION AUTHORITIES FOR CHIEF vent cost overruns, performance issues, or ‘‘(A) ensure compliance with Federal law, INFORMATION OFFICER OF THE DE- schedule delays. the Federal Acquisition Regulation, and De- PARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECU- ‘‘(2) Assist the Under Secretary for Man- partment acquisition management direc- RITY. agement in managing the Department’s ac- tives; Section 703 of the Homeland Security Act quisition programs and related activities. ‘‘(B) review (including approving, pausing, of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 343) is amended— ‘‘(3) Conduct oversight of individual acqui- modifying, or canceling) an acquisition pro- (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as sub- sition programs to implement Department gram through the life cycle of such program; section (c); and acquisition program policy, procedures, and ‘‘(C) ensure that acquisition program man- (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the fol- guidance with a priority on ensuring the agers have the resources necessary to suc- lowing new subsection: data the office collects and maintains from cessfully execute an approved acquisition ‘‘(b) ACQUISITION RESPONSIBILITIES.—In ad- Department components is accurate and reli- program; dition to the responsibilities specified in sec- able. ‘‘(D) ensure good acquisition program man- tion 11315 of title 40, United States Code, the ‘‘(4) Serve as the focal point and coordi- agement of cost, schedule, risk, and system acquisition responsibilities of the Chief In- nator for the acquisition life cycle review performance of the acquisition program at formation Officer, in consultation with the process and as the executive secretariat for issue, including assessing acquisition pro- Under Secretary for Management, shall in- the Department’s Acquisition Review Board. gram baseline breaches and directing any clude the following: ‘‘(5) Advise the persons having acquisition corrective action for such breaches; and ‘‘(1) Overseeing the management of the decision authority in making acquisition de- ‘‘(E) ensure that acquisition program man- Homeland Security Enterprise Architecture cisions consistent with all applicable laws agers, on an ongoing basis, monitor cost, and ensuring that, before each acquisition and in establishing clear lines of authority, schedule, and performance against estab- decision event (as such term is defined in accountability, and responsibility for acqui- lished baselines and use tools to assess risks section 711), approved information tech- sition decisionmaking within the Depart- to an acquisition program at all phases of nology acquisitions comply with any depart- ment. the life cycle of such program to avoid and mental information technology management ‘‘(6) Assist the Chief Procurement Officer mitigate acquisition program baseline requirements, security protocols, and the of the Department, as appropriate, in devel- breaches. Homeland Security Enterprise Architecture, oping strategies and specific plans for hiring, ‘‘(3) ACQUISITION DECISION EVENT.—The and in any case in which information tech- training, and professional development to term ‘acquisition decision event’, with re- nology acquisitions do not comply with the address any deficiency within the Depart- spect to an acquisition program, means a Department’s management directives, mak- ment’s acquisition workforce. predetermined point within each of the ac- ing recommendations to the Department’s ‘‘(7) Develop standardized certification quisition phases at which the acquisition de- Acquisition Review Board regarding such standards in consultation with the Compo- cision authority determines whether such noncompliance. nent Acquisition Executives for all acquisi- acquisition program shall proceed to the ‘‘(2) Providing recommendations to the Ac- tion program managers. next acquisition phase. quisition Review Board regarding informa- ‘‘(8) Assess the results of major acquisition ‘‘(4) ACQUISITION PROGRAM.—The term ‘ac- tion technology programs, and developing in- programs’ post-implementation reviews and quisition program’ means the process by formation technology acquisition strategic which the Department acquires, with any ap- identify opportunities to improve perform- guidance.’’. propriated amounts or fee funding, by con- ance throughout the acquisition process. tract for purchase or lease, property or serv- SEC. 4. ACQUISITION AUTHORITIES FOR UNDER ‘‘(9) Provide technical support and assist- SECRETARY OF STRATEGY, POLICY, ices (including construction) that support ance to Department acquisition programs AND PLANS. the missions and goals of the Department. and acquisition personnel and coordinate Subsection (c) of section 709 of the Home- ‘‘(5) ACQUISITION PROGRAM BASELINE.—The with the Chief Procurement Officer regard- land Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 349) is term ‘acquisition program baseline’, with re- ing workforce training and development ac- amended by— spect to an acquisition program, means a tivities. (1) redesignating paragraphs (4) through (7) summary of the cost, schedule, and perform- ‘‘(10) Assist, as appropriate, with the prep- as (5) through (8), respectively; and ance parameters, expressed in standard, (2) inserting after paragraph (3) the fol- aration of the Future Years Homeland Secu- measurable, quantitative terms, which must lowing new paragraph: rity Program, and make such information be met in order to accomplish the goals of ‘‘(4) ensure acquisition programs (as such available to the congressional homeland se- such program. curity committees. term is defined in section 711) support the ‘‘(6) BEST PRACTICES.—The term ‘best prac- DHS Quadrennial Homeland Security Review ‘‘(c) RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMPONENTS.— tices’, with respect to acquisition, means a Report, the DHS Strategic Plan, the DHS Each head of a component shall comply with knowledge-based approach to capability de- Strategic Priorities, and other appropriate Federal law, the Federal Acquisition Regula- velopment that includes the following: successor documents;’’. tion, and Department acquisition manage- ‘‘(A) Identifying and validating needs. ment directives established by the Under SEC. 5. ACQUISITION AUTHORITIES FOR PRO- ‘‘(B) Assessing alternatives to select the GRAM ACCOUNTABILITY AND RISK Secretary for Management. For each major most appropriate solution. MANAGEMENT (PARM). acquisition program, each head of a compo- ‘‘(C) Clearly establishing well-defined re- (a) IN GENERAL.—Title VII of the Homeland nent shall— quirements. Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 341 et seq.) is ‘‘(1) define baseline requirements and docu- ‘‘(D) Developing realistic cost assessments amended by adding at the end the following ment changes to such requirements, as ap- and schedules. new section: propriate; ‘‘(E) Securing stable funding that matches ‘‘SEC. 711. ACQUISITION AUTHORITIES FOR PRO- ‘‘(2) establish a complete life cycle cost es- resources to requirements. GRAM ACCOUNTABILITY AND RISK timate with supporting documentation that ‘‘(F) Demonstrating technology, design, MANAGEMENT. is consistent with cost estimating best prac- and manufacturing maturity. ‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT OF OFFICE.—Within tices as identified by the Comptroller Gen- ‘‘(G) Using milestones and exit criteria or the Management Directorate, there shall be eral of the United States; specific accomplishments that demonstrate a Program Accountability and Risk Manage- ‘‘(3) verify each life cycle cost estimate progress. ment office to— against independent cost estimates or assess- ‘‘(H) Adopting and executing standardized ‘‘(1) provide consistent accountability, ments, as appropriate, and reconcile any dif- processes with known success across pro- standardization, and transparency of major ferences; grams. acquisition programs of the Department; ‘‘(4) complete a cost-benefit analysis with ‘‘(I) Establishing an adequate workforce ‘‘(2) serve as the central oversight function supporting documentation; that is qualified and sufficient to perform for all Department major acquisition pro- ‘‘(5) develop and maintain a schedule that necessary functions. grams; and is consistent with scheduling best practices ‘‘(J) Integrating the capabilities described ‘‘(3) provide review and analysis of Depart- as identified by the Comptroller General of in subparagraphs (A) through (I) into the De- ment acquisition programs, as appropriate. the United States, including, in appropriate partment’s mission and business operations. ‘‘(b) RESPONSIBILITIES OF EXECUTIVE DIREC- cases, an integrated master schedule; and ‘‘(7) BREACH.—The term ‘breach’, with re- TOR.—The Program Accountability and Risk ‘‘(6) ensure that all acquisition program in- spect to a major acquisition program, means Management office shall be led by an Execu- formation provided by the component is a failure to meet any cost, schedule, or per- tive Director to oversee the requirements complete, accurate, timely, and valid. formance threshold specified in the most re- specified in subsection (a). The Executive Di- ‘‘(d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: cently approved acquisition program base- rector shall report directly to the Under Sec- ‘‘(1) ACQUISITION.—The term ‘acquisition’ line. retary for Management, and shall carry out has the meaning given such term in section ‘‘(8) CONGRESSIONAL HOMELAND SECURITY the following responsibilities: 131 of title 41, United States Code. COMMITTEES.—The term ‘congressional home- ‘‘(1) Monitor regularly the performance of ‘‘(2) ACQUISITION DECISION AUTHORITY.—The land security committees’ means— Department major acquisition programs be- term ‘acquisition decision authority’ means ‘‘(A) the Committee on Homeland Security tween acquisition decision events to identify the authority, held by the Secretary acting of the House of Representatives and the problems with cost, performance, or schedule through the Deputy Secretary or Under Sec- Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- that components may need to address to pre- retary for Management to— ernmental Affairs of the Senate; and

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It gives the Under Secretary for Management, in tended. new authority over these billion-dollar consultation with the component head, with Mr. Speaker, I want to thank Con- programs to the Under Secretary for authority and responsibility for leading a gressman CRENSHAW for yet another Management as the Chief Acquisition process and staff to provide acquisition and important DHS bill. I urge my House Officer. It fosters more thoughtful program management oversight, policy, and colleagues to support this legislation, management of major acquisition pro- guidance to ensure that statutory, regu- and I reserve the balance of my time. grams using private-sector best prac- latory, and higher level policy requirements Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I yield are fulfilled, including compliance with Fed- tices and bolsters oversight and ac- myself such time as I may consume. countability measures. eral law, the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Mr. Speaker, the Department of and Department acquisition management di- These changes will help move the rectives established by the Under Secretary Homeland Security is tasked with necessary tools into the hands of those for Management. some of the most critical national se- protecting our homeland in a timely ‘‘(10) MAJOR ACQUISITION PROGRAM.—The curity functions in the Federal Govern- and efficient manner without foisting a term ‘major acquisition program’ means a ment. The Department is responsible financial burden on Americans. Department acquisition program that is esti- for securing our borders, defending our Mr. Speaker, I urge adoption of my mated by the Secretary to require an even- cyber networks, safeguarding air trav- bill, and I yield back the balance of my tual total expenditure of at least $300,000,000 el, and protecting our ports. To carry (based on fiscal year 2019 constant dollars) time. out these important missions, it is im- Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. over its life cycle cost or a program identi- perative that DHS acquire the proper fied by the Chief Acquisition Officer as a pro- Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3413 is necessary to gram of special interest.’’. tools and equipment and maintain provide robust oversight of major ac- (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of proper oversight of such acquisitions. quisition programs to help ensure that contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Se- Both the Government Accountability these programs meet cost, schedule, Office and the DHS Office of Inspector curity Act of 2002 is amended by inserting and performance goals, and that tax- General have reported on the per- after the item relating to section 710 the fol- payer money is not wasted. lowing new item: sistent challenges that DHS has faced A previous version of this bill passed ‘‘Sec. 711. Acquisition authorities for Pro- for years in managing its major acqui- the House in the 115th Congress by a gram Accountability and Risk sition programs. The Department’s vote of 407–1. Management.’’. shortcomings in the management of Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- these programs come with a hefty price once again, pass this important legisla- ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from tag for American taxpayers, to the tion, and I yield back the balance of New Mexico (Ms. TORRES SMALL) and tune of billions of dollars annually. my time. GAO reviewed acquisitions at DHS in the gentleman from Texas (Mr. CREN- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The 2016 and found that 8 of 25 major acqui- SHAW) each will control 20 minutes. question is on the motion offered by sition programs experienced cost over- The Chair recognizes the gentle- the gentlewoman from New Mexico runs, schedule slips, or both. On aver- woman from New Mexico. (Ms. TORRES SMALL) that the House age, these programs’ cost estimates GENERAL LEAVE suspend the rules and pass the bill, ballooned by $1.7 billion, and the key Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. H.R. 3413, as amended. deadlines were missed by almost a Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent The question was taken. year. Only 3 out of 25 major acquisition that all Members may have 5 legisla- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the programs were on track to meet their tive days to revise and extend their re- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being original schedule and cost goals. in the affirmative, the ayes have it. marks and to include extraneous mate- GAO has also found that DHS compo- Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. rial on this measure. nents have not implemented acquisi- Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there tion policy consistently. In 2012, GAO and nays. objection to the request of the gentle- determined that only 4 out of 66 pro- woman from New Mexico? The yeas and nays were ordered. grams had all the required documents The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- There was no objection. approved in accordance with DHS pol- Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico. ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- icy, and in 2015, GAO determined that ceedings on this motion will be post- Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time DHS did not conduct needed oper- poned. as I may consume. ational testing on all acquisition pro- Mr. Speaker, the Department of grams. f Homeland Security, DHS, invests bil- Although DHS has taken steps in re- THE BUDGET MESSAGE OF THE lions of dollars in major acquisition cent years to improve acquisition man- PRESIDENT—MESSAGE FROM programs annually to execute its crit- agement, this process remains ripe for THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED ical missions. These programs acquire waste, fraud, and abuse. The Depart- STATES (H. DOC. NO. 116–92) systems vital to homeland security, in- ment continues to struggle to ensure The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- cluding ships for the U.S. Coast Guard that major acquisition programs ad- and baggage screening systems for the fore the House the following message here to their budgets, timelines, and from the President of the United Transportation Security Administra- capability goals. States; which was read and, together tion. To be clear, it is taxpayers who are with the accompanying papers, referred However, the Government Account- on the hook for all of this. We must re- ability Office and the DHS Office of In- member that every inefficiency in gov- to the Committee on Appropriations spector General have reported on the ernment spending results in an addi- and ordered to be printed: longstanding challenges DHS faces in tional financial burden that must be To the Congress of the United States: managing its major acquisitions pro- covered by the citizens of this country. Over the past 3 years, my Adminis- gram. Although DHS has taken steps As egregious as the cost overruns tration has worked tirelessly to restore to improve acquisition management, may be, the consequences of not pro- America’s economic strength. We have DHS struggles to ensure that major ac- viding the proper tools on time are ended the war on American workers quisition programs cost what was even more dire. If DHS cannot provide and stopped the assault on American originally estimated, are delivered on proper oversight of its major acquisi- industry, launching an economic boom schedule, and provide the capabilities tion programs, then the Department the likes of which we have never seen originally intended. cannot provide the tools they need to before. H.R. 3413 clarifies responsibilities for execute their missions to keep Ameri- While our incredible economic turn- acquisition management activities cans safe. around came as a shock to most career

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:55 Feb 11, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10FE7.021 H10FEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE H998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 10, 2020 politicians in Washington, it is no sur- The following are key priorities of entrepreneurs, in ways that can only prise to millions of hard-working fami- my Administration: be described as arbitrary and abusive. Better Trade Deals. Renegotiated or lies across the Nation. Their natural At the same time, we are maintain- talent, ingenuity, and strength simply new trade deals with Canada and Mex- ing America’s world-class standards of needed an opportunity to flourish, free ico, China, South Korea, and Japan are from the massive regulations and taxes modernizing international trade and environmental protection. Emissions heaped upon them by their Govern- creating freer, fairer, and more recip- of all criteria pollutants dropped be- ment. rocal trade between the United States tween 2016 and 2018. The United States As my Administration continues to and our largest economic partners. environmental record is one of the remove these burdens, our economy These deals will enable our country’s strongest in the world and continues to continues to surpass expectations. We manufacturing renaissance to con- have some of the cleanest air and water are growing faster than the experts tinue. Trade deals are in development in the world. thought possible. The unemployment with the United Kingdom and the Eu- rate is at 3.5 percent, the lowest it has ropean Union, as well as other coun- American Energy Independence. been in 50 years. And more Americans tries that desire access to the coveted American energy powers our cities and are working today than at any point in American market. These deals will ex- towns, empowers innovators, drives our our history. pand American markets abroad and economy, and protects our sovereignty. Today’s tremendous job market is keep businesses here in America, which Energy companies across the world are leading employers to realize the vast means keeping jobs here at home. ready to build in our Nation, and per- potential of many individuals they pre- Preserving Peace through Strength. mitting reform that cuts red tape viously overlooked. Over the past 3 To sustain security at home and pro- shows that we welcome their invest- years, the employment rate of our mote American interests abroad, my ments. My Administration continues prime-age workers has skyrocketed, Administration has rebuilt the mili- to support growth in the energy sector and wages are growing the fastest for tary. A strong military, fully equipped historically disadvantaged workers, re- and integrated with our allies and all by removing unnecessary regulations versing trends under the previous ad- our instruments of power, enables our and unleashing America’s vast natural ministration. Nation to deter war, preserve peace, and human resources. Through these With this 2021 Budget, my Adminis- and, if necessary, defeat aggression actions, the United States is now on tration is placing a special focus on against the United States and her peo- track to be a net exporter of crude oil these forgotten Americans, because ple. To that end, my Budget requests and natural gas for all of 2020, a major every individual deserves to experience $740.5 billion for national defense. milestone not achieved in nearly 70 the dignity that comes through work. Overcoming the Opioid Crisis. Be- years. In addition to being the world’s The truth is, jobs do not just provide cause of my Administration’s aggres- largest natural gas producer, we also paychecks: they give people purpose; sive tactics to fight over-prescription became the World’s top crude oil pro- allow them to engage with their com- of opioids, promote effective treatment ducer in 2018. munities; and help them reach their for addiction, and secure the border, we true potential. As we have shown, the are turning the tide of the opioid crisis. The records of our energy boom are right policies offer Americans paths to Since my term began, we have seen a widespread. Energy production has cre- independence rather than trapping more than 30 percent decrease in the ated jobs in areas of the United States them in reliance on Government pro- total amount of opioids prescribed, and where job opportunities were scarce. It grams. deaths from drug overdose fell for the also provides enormous benefits to The era of putting American workers first time in nearly 30 years in 2018. families across the Nation by lowering second and doubling down on the failed Failure is not an option when it energy prices. And it further distances policies of the past is over. While job comes to helping people avoid the pain, creation during my Presidency has sur- suffering, and death caused by addic- us from geopolitical foes who wish to passed expectations, the credit belongs tion. Work must play an integral role cause us harm. More jobs, lower costs, to the job creators and workers who in any solution. Research shows that and American dominance—these are risk everything and devote themselves holding a job is a key factor in helping predictable results of our pro-energy to building a better future for them- people overcome drug addiction. For policies. selves, their families, and their Nation. the duration of my Presidency, I will Today, there is hope throughout The Federal Government does not cre- continue to promote policies that will America. There is optimism that was ate jobs; hardworking Americans cre- beat back this deadly crisis and pro- not here before 63 million Americans ate jobs. My Administration’s role is to mote job training and employment op- follow our foundational policy pillars portunities for Americans who are re- asked me to work for them and drain and allow our job creators and workers building their lives after struggling the swamp. For decades, Washington to do what they do best. with addiction. elites told us that Americans had no To ensure this economic strength Regulation Relief. Many pundits and choice but to accept stagnation, decay, continues, I have called on the Govern- Washington insiders laughed when I and decline. ment to reduce wasteful, unnecessary promised to cut two regulations for We proved them wrong. Our economy spending, and to fix mismanagement every new regulation. They were cor- is strong once more, and America’s role and redundancy across agencies. This rect that two-for-one was the wrong as leader of the Free World has been re- includes prioritizing spending for pro- goal. Instead, the Federal Government grams that are a core function of the has cut more than seven regulations stored. United States Government. for every significant new regulation. America is the single greatest coun- As we enter the 2020’s, our Nation After only 3 years, my Administration try in the world. We must never believe confronts new challenges and opportu- has cut a historic number of regula- for one moment that this great Nation nities. The 21st century requires us to tions, and we have put the brakes on an is destined for a diminished future. focus on great power rivals; prioritize endless assault of new, costly actions When we take hold of our freedom, and artificial intelligence, 5G, and indus- by Federal agencies. take our destiny in our hands, we tries of the future; and to protect our Our commitment to regulatory re- research and environment from foreign form stems from the simple truth that choose to reject a future of American government influence. To meet these the vast majority of business owners decline. My 2021 Budget sets the course challenges and seize these opportuni- want to do the right thing, comply for a future of continued American ties, we must shift the Government out with the law, and treat their workers dominance and prosperity. of its old and outdated ways. This will fairly. The Federal Government ig- DONALD J. TRUMP. require each and every Government nored this reality for far too long and THE WHITE HOUSE, February 10, 2020. agency to do more to prepare for the abused its authority to go after busi- demands of tomorrow. nesses, especially small businesses and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:55 Feb 11, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10FE7.024 H10FEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE February 10, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H999 b 1645 RECESS Cook Johnson (GA) Porter Correa Johnson (OH) Posey The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Costa Johnson (SD) Pressley ALTERNATIVE PLAN FOR PAY AD- ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Courtney Johnson (TX) Price (NC) JUSTMENTS FOR CIVILIAN FED- declares the House in recess until ap- Craig Jordan Quigley Crawford Joyce (OH) Raskin ERAL EMPLOYEES COVERED BY proximately 6:30 p.m. today. Crenshaw Joyce (PA) Ratcliffe GENERAL SCHEDULE AND OTHER Accordingly (at 4 o’clock and 55 min- Crist Kaptur Reed PAY SYSTEMS IN JANUARY 2021— utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. Crow Katko Reschenthaler MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Cuellar Keating Rice (SC) f Cunningham Keller Richmond OF THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. Davids (KS) Kelly (IL) Riggleman NO. 116–97) b 1830 Davidson (OH) Kelly (MS) Roby Davis (CA) Kelly (PA) Rodgers (WA) The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- AFTER RECESS Davis, Danny K. Khanna Roe, David P. fore the House the following message Davis, Rodney Kildee Rogers (AL) The recess having expired, the House from the President of the United Dean Kilmer Rogers (KY) was called to order by the Speaker pro DeFazio Kim Rose (NY) States; which was read and referred to tempore (Mr. PETERS) at 6 o’clock and DeGette Kind Rose, John W. the Committee on Oversight and Re- DeLauro King (IA) Rouzer 30 minutes p.m. form and ordered to be printed: DelBene King (NY) Roybal-Allard Delgado Kinzinger Ruiz f To the Congress of the United States: Demings Krishnamoorthi Ruppersberger DeSaulnier Kustoff (TN) Rush I am transmitting an alternative ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER DesJarlais LaHood Rutherford plan for pay adjustments for civilian PRO TEMPORE Deutch LaMalfa Ryan ´ Federal employees covered by the Gen- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pro- Diaz-Balart Lamb Sanchez eral Schedule and certain other pay Dingell Lamborn Sarbanes ceedings will resume on motions to Doggett Langevin Scanlon systems in January 2021. suspend the rules previously postponed. Doyle, Michael Larsen (WA) Schakowsky Title 5, United States Code, author- Votes will be taken in the following F. Larson (CT) Schiff Duncan Latta Schneider izes me to implement alternative plans order: Dunn Lawrence Schrader for pay adjustments for civilian Fed- H.R. 2932, and Engel Lawson (FL) Schrier eral employees covered by the General H.R. 3413. Escobar Lee (CA) Schweikert Schedule and certain other pay sys- The first electronic vote will be con- Eshoo Lee (NV) Scott (VA) Espaillat Lesko Scott, Austin tems if, because of ‘‘national emer- ducted as a 15-minute vote. Pursuant Estes Levin (CA) Scott, David gency or serious economic conditions to clause 9 of rule XX, remaining elec- Evans Levin (MI) Sensenbrenner affecting the general welfare,’’ I view tronic votes will be conducted as 5- Ferguson Lieu, Ted Serrano the increases that would otherwise minute votes. Finkenauer Lipinski Shalala Fitzpatrick Loebsack Sherman take effect as inappropriate. f Fleischmann Lofgren Sherrill Under current law, locality pay in- Fletcher Long Shimkus creases averaging 20.67 percent, costing HOMELAND SECURITY FOR Flores Loudermilk Slotkin Fortenberry Lowenthal Smith (MO) $21 billion in the first year alone, CHILDREN ACT Foster Lowey Smith (NE) would go into effect in January 2021, in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Foxx (NC) Lucas Smith (NJ) addition to a 2.5 percent across-the- Frankel Luetkemeyer Smith (WA) ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfin- Fudge Luja´ n Smucker board increase for the base General ished business is the vote on the mo- Fulcher Luria Soto Schedule. tion to suspend the rules and pass the Gallagher Lynch Spanberger We must maintain efforts to put our bill (H.R. 2932) to amend the Homeland Gallego Malinowski Spano Garamendi Maloney, Stanton Nation on a fiscally sustainable course; Security Act of 2002 to ensure that the Garcı´a (IL) Carolyn B. Stauber Federal agency budgets cannot sustain needs of children are considered in Garcia (TX) Maloney, Sean Stefanik such increases. Accordingly, I have de- homeland security planning, and for Gianforte Marshall Steil termined that it is appropriate to exer- Gibbs Mast Stevens other purposes, as amended, on which Gohmert Matsui Stewart cise my authority to set alternative the yeas and nays were ordered. Golden McAdams Stivers pay adjustments for 2021 pursuant to 5 The Clerk read the title of the bill. Gomez McBath Suozzi U.S.C. 5303(b) and 5 U.S.C. 5304a. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Gonzalez (OH) McCaul Swalwell (CA) Gonzalez (TX) McCollum Takano Specifically, I have determined that question is on the motion offered by Gooden McEachin Taylor for 2021 the across-the-board base pay the gentlewoman from New Mexico Gottheimer McGovern Thompson (CA) increase will be limited to 1.0 percent (Ms. TORRES SMALL) that the House Granger McHenry Thompson (MS) Graves (GA) McKinley Thompson (PA) and locality pay percentages will re- suspend the rules and pass the bill, as Graves (LA) McNerney Thornberry main at their 2020 levels. This alter- amended. Graves (MO) Meeks Timmons native pay plan decision will not mate- The vote was taken by electronic de- Green (TN) Meuser Tipton vice, and there were—yeas 374, nays 11, Green, Al (TX) Miller Titus rially affect our ability to attract and Griffith Moolenaar Tonko retain a well-qualified Federal work- not voting 44, as follows: Grothman Mooney (WV) Torres (CA) force. [Roll No. 55] Guest Moore Torres Small Guthrie Morelle (NM) As noted in my Budget for Fiscal YEAS—374 Haaland Moulton Trahan Year 2021, our pay system must reform Abraham Bishop (NC) Carter (GA) Hagedorn Murphy (FL) Trone to align with mission-critical recruit- Adams Bishop (UT) Cartwright Harder (CA) Murphy (NC) Turner Aderholt Blumenauer Case Hartzler Nadler Underwood ment and retention goals, and to re- Aguilar Blunt Rochester Casten (IL) Hastings Napolitano Upton ward employees whose performance Allen Bonamici Castor (FL) Heck Neguse Van Drew provides value for the American peo- Allred Bost Castro (TX) Hern, Kevin Newhouse Vargas ple. For this purpose, my Budget fur- Amodei Boyle, Brendan Chabot Herrera Beutler Norcross Veasey Armstrong F. Cheney Higgins (LA) Nunes Vela ther directs agencies to increase Arrington Brady Chu, Judy Higgins (NY) O’Halleran Vela´ zquez awards spending in FY 2021 by an Axne Brindisi Cicilline Hill (AR) Olson Visclosky amount equal to no less than 1 percent Babin Brooks (IN) Cisneros Himes Omar Wagner Bacon Brown (MD) Clark (MA) Hollingsworth Pallone Walberg of total salary spending. My Adminis- Baird Brownley (CA) Clarke (NY) Horn, Kendra S. Palmer Walden tration will continue to support re- Balderson Buchanan Clay Horsford Panetta Walker forms that advance these aims. Banks Buck Cline Houlahan Pappas Walorski Barr Bucshon Cloud Hoyer Pascrell Waltz The adjustment described above shall Barraga´ n Budd Clyburn Hudson Payne Wasserman take effect on the first day of the first Bass Burchett Cohen Huffman Perlmutter Schultz applicable pay period beginning on or Beatty Burgess Cole Huizenga Perry Waters Bera Bustos Collins (GA) Hurd (TX) Peters Watkins after January 1, 2021. Bergman Carbajal Comer Jackson Lee Peterson Watson Coleman DONALD J. TRUMP. Bilirakis Ca´ rdenas Conaway Jayapal Phillips Weber (TX) THE WHITE HOUSE, February 10, 2020. Bishop (GA) Carson (IN) Connolly Jeffries Pingree Welch

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Pallone Weber (TX) NAYS—11 Walberg Woodall Cline Horsford Palmer Walden Welch Yarmuth Amash Harris Norman Cloud Houlahan Panetta Walker Wenstrup Yoho Westerman Biggs Hice (GA) Roy Clyburn Hoyer Pappas Walorski Young Wexton Brooks (AL) Massie Tlaib Cohen Hudson Pascrell Waltz Zeldin Gosar McClintock Cole Huffman Payne Wild Collins (GA) Huizenga Perlmutter NAYS—4 NOT VOTING—44 Comer Hurd (TX) Perry Beyer Johnson (LA) Pence Conaway Jackson Lee Peters Biggs Massie Butterfield Kennedy Pocan Connolly Jayapal Peterson Gosar Tlaib Byrne Kirkpatrick Cook Jeffries Phillips Rice (NY) NOT VOTING—45 Calvert Kuster (NH) Rooney (FL) Correa Johnson (GA) Porter Carter (TX) Lewis Rouda Costa Johnson (OH) Posey Beyer Johnson (LA) Palazzo Cleaver Marchant Scalise Courtney Johnson (SD) Pressley Butterfield Kennedy Pence Cooper McCarthy Sewell (AL) Craig Johnson (TX) Price (NC) Byrne Kirkpatrick Pingree Cox (CA) Meadows Simpson Crawford Jordan Quigley Carter (TX) Kuster (NH) Pocan Curtis Meng Crenshaw Joyce (OH) Raskin Cleaver Lewis Rice (NY) Sires Emmer Mitchell Crist Joyce (PA) Ratcliffe Cooper Marchant Rooney (FL) Speier Gabbard Mucarsel-Powell Crow Kaptur Reed Cox (CA) McCarthy Rouda Steube Gaetz Mullin Cuellar Katko Reschenthaler Curtis McHenry Scalise Webster (FL) Grijalva Neal Cunningham Keating Rice (SC) Emmer Meadows Sewell (AL) Hayes Ocasio-Cortez Wilson (SC) Davids (KS) Keller Richmond Gabbard Meng Simpson Holding Palazzo Wright Davidson (OH) Kelly (IL) Riggleman Gaetz Mitchell Sires Davis (CA) Kelly (MS) Roby Griffith Mucarsel-Powell Speier b 1859 Davis, Danny K. Kelly (PA) Rodgers (WA) Grijalva Mullin Steube Davis, Rodney Khanna Roe, David P. Hayes Neal Webster (FL) Messrs. JOHNSON of Georgia and Dean Kildee Rogers (AL) Holding Ocasio-Cortez Wright RUTHERFORD changed their vote DeFazio Kilmer Rogers (KY) from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ DeGette Kim Rose (NY) b 1906 So (two-thirds being in the affirma- DeLauro Kind Rose, John W. DelBene King (IA) Rouzer So (two-thirds being in the affirma- tive) the rules were suspended and the Delgado King (NY) Roy tive) the rules were suspended and the bill, as amended, was passed. Demings Kinzinger Roybal-Allard bill, as amended, was passed. The result of the vote was announced DeSaulnier Krishnamoorthi Ruiz The result of the vote was announced as above recorded. DesJarlais Kustoff (TN) Ruppersberger Deutch LaHood Rush as above recorded. A motion to reconsider was laid on Diaz-Balart LaMalfa Rutherford A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. Dingell Lamb Ryan the table. Doggett Lamborn Sa´ nchez f Doyle, Michael Langevin Sarbanes PERSONAL EXPLANATION F. Larsen (WA) Scanlon DHS ACQUISITION REFORM ACT OF Mrs. KIRKPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I was ab- Duncan Larson (CT) Schakowsky sent today due to a medical emergency. Had 2019 Dunn Latta Schiff Engel Lawrence Schneider I been present, I would have voted: ‘‘yea’’ on The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Escobar Lawson (FL) Schrader rollcall No. 55 and ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 56. Eshoo Lee (CA) Schrier ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfin- PERSONAL EXPLANATION ished business is the vote on the mo- Espaillat Lee (NV) Schweikert Mrs. HAYES. Mr. Speaker, I was unable to tion to suspend the rules and pass the Estes Lesko Scott (VA) Evans Levin (CA) Scott, Austin be present for votes on February 10 due to bill (H.R. 3413) to amend the Homeland Ferguson Levin (MI) Scott, David unavoidable travel delays. Had I been present, Security Act of 2002 to provide for cer- Finkenauer Lieu, Ted Sensenbrenner I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 55 tain acquisition authorities for the Fitzpatrick Lipinski Serrano Fleischmann Loebsack Shalala and ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 56. Under Secretary of Management of the Fletcher Lofgren Sherman PERSONAL EXPLANATION Department of Homeland Security, and Flores Long Sherrill for other purposes, as amended, on Fortenberry Loudermilk Shimkus Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL. Mr. Speaker, I which the yeas and nays were ordered. Foster Lowenthal Slotkin was unable to cast votes this evening. Had I Foxx (NC) Lowey Smith (MO) been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on The Clerk read the title of the bill. Frankel Lucas Smith (NE) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Fudge Luetkemeyer Smith (NJ) rollcall no. 55 and ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall no. 56. question is on the motion offered by Fulcher Luja´ n Smith (WA) Gallagher Luria Smucker f the gentlewoman from New Mexico Gallego Lynch Soto (Ms. TORRES SMALL) that the House Garamendi Malinowski Spanberger REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- suspend the rules and pass the bill, as Garcı´a (IL) Maloney, Spano VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF Garcia (TX) Carolyn B. Stanton amended. Gianforte Maloney, Sean Stauber H.R. 2546, COLORADO WILDER- This is a 5-minute vote. Gibbs Marshall Stefanik NESS ACT OF 2019; PROVIDING The vote was taken by electronic de- Gohmert Mast Steil FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.J. vice, and there were—yeas 380, nays 4, Golden Matsui Stevens RES. 79, REMOVING DEADLINE Gomez McAdams Stewart not voting 45, as follows: Gonzalez (OH) McBath Stivers FOR RATIFICATION OF EQUAL [Roll No. 56] Gonzalez (TX) McCaul Suozzi RIGHTS AMENDMENT; AND FOR Gooden McClintock Swalwell (CA) OTHER PURPOSES YEAS—380 Gottheimer McCollum Takano Abraham Beatty Buchanan Granger McEachin Taylor Ms. SCANLON, from the Committee Adams Bera Buck Graves (GA) McGovern Thompson (CA) on Rules, submitted a privileged report Aderholt Bergman Bucshon Graves (LA) McKinley Thompson (MS) Aguilar Bilirakis Budd Graves (MO) McNerney Thompson (PA) (Rept. No. 116–395) on the resolution (H. Allen Bishop (GA) Burchett Green (TN) Meeks Thornberry Res. 844) providing for consideration of Allred Bishop (NC) Burgess Green, Al (TX) Meuser Timmons the bill (H.R. 2546) to designate certain Amash Bishop (UT) Bustos Grothman Miller Tipton lands in the State of Colorado as com- Amodei Blumenauer Calvert Guest Moolenaar Titus Armstrong Blunt Rochester Carbajal Guthrie Mooney (WV) Tonko ponents of the National Wilderness Arrington Bonamici Ca´ rdenas Haaland Moore Torres (CA) Preservation System, and for other Axne Bost Carson (IN) Hagedorn Morelle Torres Small purposes; providing for consideration of Babin Boyle, Brendan Carter (GA) Harder (CA) Moulton (NM) Bacon F. Cartwright Harris Murphy (FL) Trahan the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 79) re- Baird Brady Case Hartzler Murphy (NC) Trone moving the deadline for the ratifica- Balderson Brindisi Casten (IL) Hastings Nadler Turner tion of the equal rights amendment; Banks Brooks (AL) Castor (FL) Heck Napolitano Underwood and for other purposes, which was re- Barr Brooks (IN) Castro (TX) Hern, Kevin Neguse Upton Barraga´ n Brown (MD) Chabot Herrera Beutler Newhouse Van Drew ferred to the House Calendar and or- Bass Brownley (CA) Cheney Hice (GA) Norcross Vargas dered to be printed.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:55 Feb 11, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10FE7.025 H10FEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE February 10, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1001 REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER coaching record at Pitt-Johnstown is ica’s most divided periods. His strength AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 51 one to be proud of. and courage are part of what makes Mr. VAN DREW. Mr. Speaker, I ask Congratulations, Coach, on this fan- our Nation great. unanimous consent to be removed as a tastic achievement. Madam Speaker, I thank all the cosponsor of H.R. 51. f brave African Americans whose posi- tive influence and impact inspire us The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there RECOGNIZING NATIONAL CAREER objection to the request of the gen- this month and every month of the AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION year. tleman from New Jersey? MONTH There was no objection. f (Mr. LANGEVIN asked and was given HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY f permission to address the House for 1 OF JOE VANDEVER, SR. PUERTO RICO’S ONGOING CRISIS minute and to revise and extend his re- THAT DEMANDS AN IMMEDIATE marks.) (Mr. O’HALLERAN asked and was AND ROBUST RESPONSE Mr. LANGEVIN. Madam Speaker, as given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend (Mr. CRIST asked and was given per- co-chair of the Career and Technical Education Caucus, I rise to recognize his remarks.) mission to address the House for 1 Mr. O’HALLERAN. Madam Speaker, minute and to revise and extend his re- National CTE Month. CTE programs, like those at the Gen- I rise today to honor the life and the marks.) legacy of Joe Vandever, Sr., who passed Mr. CRIST. Madam Speaker, I rise in esis Center in my home State of Rhode Island, show the promise of economic away recently at the age of 96. support of our ailing fellow Americans Joe was a Navajo native code talker, in Puerto Rico as they recover from opportunities for CTE students of all ages. a member of an elite group that used the devastating earthquakes that hit their native tongue to create unbreak- the island this past month. Cindy’s story is a great example. She was unemployed when she enrolled in able codes and transmit top-secret For weeks, we have heard horror sto- messages during World War II. ries from my constituents in the Puer- the Genesis Center’s Pharmacy Techni- cian Pre-Apprenticeship Program at Joe bravely enlisted with the U.S. to Rican communities about what they Marine Corps at the age of 20 and are seeing and hearing from their CVS, and before she completed her training, Cindy was offered a job. She served in nine different locations until friends and families on the island: he was honorably discharged as a cor- homes reduced to rubble; families liv- then went on to get her Pharmacy 2 certificate, and she currently holds a poral in 1946. ing in flooded camps; children sleeping Here is a great part of his story, be- on the streets; and the earthquakes full-time position in the Lifespan Health System. sides all the work he did for our mili- keep coming, one as recently as 2 days tary. Joe is survived by his sister, his ago. Cindy’s story is just one of many CTE successes, and I am so proud to six children, 36 grandchildren, 55 great- This is an ongoing crisis that de- grandchildren, and one great-great- mands an immediate and robust re- honor her and the millions of other students and educators this month. grandchild. sponse. But right now, we are seeing We must never forget the immense critical aid delayed. Madam Speaker, I am also pleased to recognize my good friend and CTE Cau- bravery and sacrifices made by the We in Florida know that, when we Navajo code talkers. They saved count- politicize disaster relief, we put peo- cus co-chair, GT THOMPSON, for his leadership in advancing CTE policy in less lives and helped turn the tide of ple’s lives at stake. The House passed a World War II. supplemental relief bill Friday. Now it Congress. GT’s partnership has been absolutely invaluable, and I look for- Pat and I are keeping Joe’s family is time for the Senate to act for our and friends and the entire Navajo Na- Puerto Rican brothers and sisters. ward to continuing our work together this month and beyond. tion community in our prayers as we f mourn his passing. f There are very few code talkers left RECOGNIZING UNIVERSITY OF b 1915 in our country today. I have gotten to PITTSBURGH-JOHNSTOWN WRES- know most of them, and it has been a TLING COACH PAT PECORA RECOGNIZING CLARENCE FORT great honor. (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania (Mr. SPANO asked and was given per- f asked and was given permission to ad- mission to address the House for 1 dress the House for 1 minute and to re- minute and to revise and extend his re- RECOGNIZING CAREER AND vise and extend his remarks.) marks.) TECHNICAL EDUCATION MONTH Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. SPANO. Madam Speaker, I rise (Mr. LAMALFA asked and was given Madam Speaker, I rise today to con- today to recognize and celebrate Black permission to address the House for 1 gratulate the University of Pittsburgh- History Month. This month is designed minute and to revise and extend his re- Johnstown wrestling coach, Pat to celebrate the achievements of Afri- marks.) Pecora, on his recent record-breaking can Americans and the significant role Mr. LAMALFA. Madam Speaker, I meet. that they have played in our Nation’s rise today to recognize February as Ca- On Friday, February 7, Coach Pecora history. reer and Technical Education Month. led the Panthers to victory with a 22– The State of Florida is home to one Our education system should always 12 win over Mercyhurst. This win was such leader, Hillsborough County’s be tailored to prepare all students, not Pecora’s 617th, and it snapped nearly a Clarence Fort. Mr. Fort organized and just those attending a 4-year college. five-decade-long record for most wins participated in Tampa’s first lunch CTE programs ensure graduates have in college wrestling at any level or di- counter sit-in in the downtown Wool- the vocational and technical skills nec- vision. Pat Pecora has led his team to worth’s department store. After a week essary to succeed in the future. In fact, two Division II national championships of nonviolent sit-ins, Tampa’s mayor there are 30 million jobs in the United over the years, as well as 22 NCAA re- appointed a biracial committee to dis- States that pay an average of $55,000 gional titles. cuss segregation. By September 1960, per year that don’t require bachelor’s Coach Pecora’s commitment to the the city’s lunch counters were inte- degrees. sport has not gone unnoticed. He has grated. The U.S. Department of Education been named Coach of the Year by the Mr. Fort also led the initiative to in- estimates there will be 68 percent more National Wrestling Coaches Associa- tegrate the workforce of Tampa Tran- job openings for transportation occupa- tion three times, most recently in 2019. sit Lines and later went on to serve 20 tional careers in the next 5 years than Pennsylvania is a national leader in years as a Hillsborough County sher- there are people training to fill those wrestling. It is a passion that is woven iff’s deputy. jobs. With opportunities like these, throughout the Commonwealth’s his- Strong men and women like Clarence students shouldn’t feel forced to attend tory. Coach Pecora’s leadership and Fort persevered during some of Amer- one type of institution over another.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:55 Feb 11, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10FE7.043 H10FEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE H1002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 10, 2020 Not every student is bound for col- named Plano Officer of the Year. This In addition to leading the practice lege, but every student should leave came as no surprise to so many in- for nearly 40 years with his brother, Dr. high school with the skills and knowl- spired by his power to make others feel Farha also worked tirelessly to im- edge necessary to join today’s work- valued. prove our community. From landmarks force. Officer Parker has made a lasting im- like the Wichita Art Museum to the f pact on the Plano community. Al- YMCA, the philanthropy and service of though he will be missed, we know his Dr. Farha and his late wife, Darla, can CONGRESS MUST PROTECT future has wonderful things in store for be seen throughout Wichita and our re- COMMUNITIES ACROSS NATION him. I ask my colleagues in the House gion. (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was to join me in congratulating Officer His dedication to serving others, given permission to address the House Art Parker on his successful career and whether in the operating room or in for 1 minute and to revise and extend wishing him luck as he begins his next the community, has left an inspiring her remarks.) chapter. imprint, which will be felt for genera- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, f tions. Dr. Farha’s life is a true testa- in the dark of night in January 2020, ment to the American Dream, and he SUICIDE AMONG VETERANS IS my constituents near the Watson will be missed. PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS Grinding and Manufacturing Company f were awakened by a catastrophic ex- (Ms. TLAIB asked and was given per- plosion around 4 a.m. in the morning. mission to address the House for 1 CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF Unbeknownst to these working fami- minute and to revise and extend her re- SUFFRAGE lies, this particular manufacturing marks.) (Ms. SHERRILL asked and was given building had propylene, and there was Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, this is permission to address the House for 1 a leak, and there was a seismic explo- Damon Clayton, the son of my dear minute and to revise and extend her re- sion. friend, Dearborn Heights City Council- marks.) Four hundred homes have been dam- woman Lisa Hicks-Clayton. Today, I Ms. SHERRILL. Madam Speaker, 100 aged to the extent that people cannot rise in honor of his precious life. years ago, the great State of New Jer- return. Tragically, two employees were Thirteenth District Strong lost sey became the 29th State to ratify the killed. Due to the fact that the shift Damon to suicide last week at the 19th Amendment guaranteeing women had not started, there wasn’t a cata- young age of 28. the right to vote. strophic killing of employees, innocent One friend wrote: ‘‘This man was a New Jerseyans of all ages are hon- employees. A truck was blown from friend and a brother to me. We may not oring this anniversary. On Sunday, the one part of the street to the other. have shared DNA, but we shared a com- Kinnelon Girl Scouts held a women’s We now cannot find the owner of this mon desire to protect.’’ He was a U.S. vote celebration, inviting residents to particular company. Homes are still Army paratrooper in Afghanistan and a learn about the suffrage movement and destroyed. Businesses are destroyed. firefighter/EMT for the city of Ecorse. what it means today. There is no one to call. ‘‘When we lost Damon, we lost a very In towns across my district, like I will be introducing legislation that special blessing from God. This special Morris Township, the municipal build- insists that companies have the respon- soul spent his life protecting us.’’ ing will be lit purple this week, a nod He said: ‘‘I finish my EMT school in sibility to report to local jurisdictions to the purple of the suffragette sashes 3 weeks. I would like to finish in honor the dangerous flammable and toxic ma- that symbolized dignity and loyalty. of him. Damon was a factor in my I thank all our residents for recog- terials that they are holding. choice to pursue public safety. I want nizing this milestone and what it We are still fighting to get relief for him to always be remembered.’’ means in 2020. these innocent victims, and we are ask- For me, Damon was dearly loved by New Jersey’s most influential suf- ing Mr. Watson to stand up and do so many people, including his parents fragette, Alice Paul, started the Na- what he said he would, which is to take and his siblings. tional Woman’s Party. She said some- care of all of these persons. Well, he is Death by suicide among veterans rep- thing that still resonates today: doing it by filing bankruptcy. resents a public health crisis in our ‘‘There’s nothing complicated about or- We will not rest until all of these country. In 2005, over 5,700 veterans dinary equality.’’ homes and homeowners find a way for died by suicide, a number that rose to In our complicated world, women relief. I ask Members to join me in the over 6,100 in 2017. have made significant strides since legislation that will protect commu- In Damon’s memory, I promise to do 1920. As we celebrate 100 years of suf- nities across the Nation. everything in my power to get our vet- frage, let us remember all the work f erans the healthcare and help that that lies ahead. RECOGNIZING ARTHUR PARKER they deserve. f (Mr. TAYLOR asked and was given f HONORING CHASE TOWNSEND permission to address the House for 1 HONORING DR. JIM FARHA (Mr. OLSON asked and was given per- minute and to revise and extend his re- (Mr. ESTES asked and was given per- mission to address the House for 1 marks.) mission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his re- Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, upon minute and to revise and extend his re- marks.) his well-deserved retirement this marks.) Mr. OLSON. Madam Speaker, I love month, I rise today to recognize Plano Mr. ESTES. Madam Speaker, I ask to listen to music, modern country like police officer Art Parker on his 34 my colleagues to join me in honoring Kenny Chesney, classic country like years of dedicated service to the city of the life of Dr. S. Jim Farha. Johnny Cash, ‘90s grunge like Pearl Plano, Texas. On January 17, 2020, Dr. Farha passed Jam, and ‘80s rock like The Who with During his tenure as a school re- away, leaving behind family, friends, Pete Townshend doing windmills. source officer, Art made headlines for and a legacy of making Wichita and But there is another Townsend that his incredible ability to memorize the our State a better place. does more than Pete to keep music names of over 20,000 students. After leaving his native Lebanon in alive. This past Saturday, I dropped by A true public servant and a man of search of an opportunity in America, to meet Chase Townsend and to thank many talents, Officer Parker was often Dr. Farha worked hard to become a him for creating jobs. He runs The seen playing extravagant harmonica cardiothoracic surgeon. In 1963, Dr. Music Factory in Pearland, Texas. solos, making balloon animals, and, Farha and his brother George began a That small business was started 50 most impressively, making people surgical practice in Wichita to meet a years ago by his dad, Steve. I was over- laugh from their cars while stuck in critical need of surgeons in the region. whelmed by the guitars, ukuleles, cel- school traffic. Over time, the practice would eventu- los, keyboards, and drums. In 2015, Officer Parker was the first ally become the largest of its kind in I asked him: Why do you do this? ever school resource officer to be the State of Kansas. What keeps you going?

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PRAISING OPPORTUNITY ZONES great community and the communities The White House proposes to cut (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina around you. spending by $4.6 trillion over a decade. asked and was given permission to ad- May God always bless you, and the Medicaid will see a cut of about $900 dress the House for 1 minute and to re- best of luck for the future. billion in funding. Medicare would see vise and extend his remarks.) f about $500 billion in cuts over that Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. same period. Funding for Federal dis- 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RATI- Madam Speaker, on Friday, I was ability programs, including Social Se- FICATION OF THE 15TH AMEND- grateful to travel on Air Force One to curity Disability Insurance, would be MENT Charlotte with my colleagues from cut $63 billion. The Supplemental Nu- South Carolina, RALPH NORMAN and The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. trition Assistance Program, or SNAP, WILLIAM TIMMONS, along with our col- WEXTON). Under the Speaker’s an- would be cut by $182 billion over 10 leagues from North Carolina, VIRGINIA nounced policy of January 3, 2019, the years as a result of the proposed stri- FOXX, PATRICK MCHENRY, RICHARD gentleman from Nevada (Mr. dent work requirements proposed by HUDSON, MARK MEADOWS, MARK WALK- HORSFORD) is recognized for 60 minutes this administration. ER, TED BUDD, DAN BISHOP, and GREG as the designee of the majority leader. This, after they gave themselves the MURPHY. GENERAL LEAVE biggest tax cut proposal enacted by WIS-TV News of Columbia reported Mr. HORSFORD. Madam Speaker, I Congress in 2017, giving the top billion- the President spoke at the North Caro- ask unanimous consent that all Mem- aires and big corporations the greatest lina Opportunity Now Summit at Cen- bers may have 5 legislative days to re- benefit from a $1.9 trillion tax cut. tral Piedmont Community College. vise and extend their remarks on the We knew it then and it is now prov- President Trump highlighted the im- subject of my Special Order. ing out today: those tax cuts are being pact opportunity zones have made and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there balanced on the backs of everyday announced a new nationwide initiative objection to the request of the gen- Americans who are depending upon called Opportunity Now. tleman from Nevada? this Congress to stand up and to fight ‘‘Under my administration, we work There was no objection. for them. Mr. HORSFORD. Madam Speaker, to restore the American promise of up- So in the spirit of the 15th Amend- today I rise to anchor the Congres- ward mobility,’’ President Trump said. ment, we know that every voice mat- sional Black Caucus’ Special Order ‘‘We want everyone to get ahead and ters regardless of race, color, or pre- hour, and I thank our chairwoman, get ahead big league.’’ vious condition of servitude. So today, Congresswoman KAREN BASS, for her Over the weekend, everywhere I my colleagues and I will raise both the tremendous leadership in organizing went, citizens praised President Donald commemoration of that important this effort. Trump with victory in the impeach- amendment as well as speak truth to Tonight, we are marking the 150th power as it pertains to these horren- ment hoax as acquitted, exonerated, anniversary of the ratification of the vindicated, not guilty, innocent, em- dous budget cuts that are being pro- 15th Amendment, which prohibits the posed. powered, esteemed, and cleared. Federal Government and each State Madam Speaker, I congratulate Madam Speaker, it gives me great from denying a citizen the right to pleasure to yield to my colleague from President Donald Trump. vote based on that citizen’s race, color, In conclusion, God bless our troops, the great State of California. She defi- or previous condition of servitude. nitely speaks for me and so many other and we will never forget September the In the aftermath of the ratification 11th in the global war on terrorism. great Americans who are looking for of the 15th Amendment, well over 2,000 strong advocates here in the United f Black men were elected to local, State, States Congress. b 1930 and Federal offices, 16 of whom served Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- in Congress. Those elected officials HONORING MAYOR RICH PALOMBO tlewoman from California (Ms. LEE), were able to stand up for their commu- my friend. (Mr. VAN DREW asked and was given nities and to work for the resources Ms. LEE of California. Madam permission to address the House for 1 and protections they needed. Speaker, I thank the gentleman very minute and to revise and extend his re- Today, the members of the Congres- much for yielding. marks.) sional Black Caucus are continuing First of all, I want to thank Con- Mr. VAN DREW. Madam Speaker, I their legacy. So tonight, we have a gressman HORSFORD for those generous honor Richard Palombo for an amazing number of Members who will speak on comments, but also for his leadership 20 years of service as mayor of Upper both the importance of the 150th anni- on so many fronts and for constantly Township in South Jersey. versary of the 15th Amendment as well really looking out for the most vulner- Rich exemplifies leadership in his as the present dangers that exist in able and for those who oftentimes don’t personal and his professional life. this body and the issues that we are have a voice here. His gentle leadership is welcome at a continuing to address. I am really delighted that under the time, unfortunately, when we have bit- Today, we also received the Presi- leadership of our fearless chair, Con- ter partisanship. I know firsthand of dent’s budget. Every year, the Presi- gresswoman KAREN BASS, who chairs his ability after working with him for dent’s budget shows that he does not the Congressional Black Caucus, she years in his capacity as mayor. reflect the values or the lives of the asked Mr. HORSFORD to chair this Spe- Rich listens to every side and makes most vulnerable Americans or the suc- cial Order tonight, because it is so im- informed decisions which are driven by cess and security of hardworking fami- portant that we talk about the budget his desire to have the best community lies across this country. cuts, and also in the context of com- possible, whether Republican or Demo- This year, I am proud to, again, stand memorating this anniversary, the 150th crat. with my colleagues on the House Budg- anniversary of the ratification of the At any given time of year, 1,500 to et Committee under the guidance of 15th Amendment. 2,000 student-age children will be par- Chairman JOHN YARMUTH to work to We continue to be the conscience of ticipating in sporting events at the protect the programs that the Presi- the Congress, and it is so important area’s sports complexes, this is thanks dent is seeking to destructively slash that we not only remember our history to the leadership of Rich Palombo. I in his proposal. and educate those who may have for- know how proud he is, and should be, of Not only does his proposal threaten gotten about it, but also talk about this accomplishment. my constituents and their access to how we got to where we are today.

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Amendment, that was in 1870, but it way back to the days of Jim Crow and Let me just lay out a few more of the was ratified, though, to ensure the the days that we don’t even want to re- budget cuts very quickly. freedoms outlined in the 13th and 14th member. I do serve on the Budget Committee Amendments. So, Madam Speaker, to Congressman with Mr. HORSFORD, and so we are However, the promise of the 15th HORSFORD, this is very timely tonight. going to be dealing with this for the Amendment—going back now and right I thank the gentleman for this Special next few weeks and really lay out how up to today—the integral promise of Order, because the 15th Amendment horrendous these cuts are. the right to vote for Black Americans and what is taking place today are I also serve on the Appropriations was blocked, totally blocked until the very, very connected, and we need to Committee as an appropriator. Voting Rights Act of 1965, which I re- remind our constituents of the risks We have to do a deep dive on this to- member very well. I was in high school and the dangers that we face at this night, so let me just lay out a few more then. point in our history. of these horrific cuts. It was just quite remarkable that in b 1945 There are cuts to lifesaving medical our lifetime, that the 15th Amendment research. We’re talking about that this still wasn’t actualized. Almost a cen- Mr. HORSFORD. Madam Speaker, I administration wants to cut the Na- tury now after, here we see still vio- thank my colleague from California tional Institutes of Health by $3.3 bil- lence, racially charged State and local again for her tremendous leadership lion and reduce the funding for the laws subjected Black men to the use of and for reminding us about the history Centers for Disease Control and Pre- poll taxes and literacy tests to prevent that brought us to this day, the fact vention by $678 million. them from voting. that it was the 13th Amendment that Education: This administration Through these discriminatory tac- abolished slavery; that it was the 14th wants to impose an 8.5 percent cut on tics, we still kept fighting. These tac- Amendment that granted us citizen- the Department of Education, which is tics attempted to stop Black Ameri- ship and equal civil and legal rights to a total cut of $6.2 billion, which in- cans from voting for our rights, but we freedom; but it was the 15th Amend- cludes cuts to after-school programs, are still fighting. ment, which was the last of the Recon- which we, of course, know are ex- It wasn’t just Black men who were struction Amendments, which was de- tremely important in low-income com- fighting for equality and fairness. signed to guarantee Black men the munities and in the Black community. Black women were marching in the right to vote. Infrastructure: This budget reduces streets long after the ratification of As the gentlewoman rightly noted, the funding for the Army Corps of En- the 19th Amendment granting White Black women were a significant part of gineers, which fixes our Nation’s crum- women the right to vote. Black women that effort, despite the fact that they bling water infrastructure, by $1.7 bil- continued to face the same discrimina- weren’t included in those initial rights lion. tion at the polls that Black men had until the 19th Amendment was passed. There are cuts to community devel- faced since 1870. The fact is that we have come so far opment. It eliminates the Community What is worse, Black women faced and made so much progress with the Development Block Grant, making it the compounded prejudices of anti- Voting Rights Act and know that this harder for communities to address blackness and anti-women, but they body, we passed H.R. 4, but we can’t get needs like safe housing, economic op- were not deterred. They, we, continued agreement with our colleagues on the portunities, and public facilities im- to fight for equality along with African other side and the colleagues in the provements. American men. Senate to pass the Voting Rights Act. It eliminates the HOME Program. Black women, like Mary Church Fifty-five years after the initial Vot- Here we are trying to increase access Terrell, organized political organiza- ing Rights Act was passed, to reauthor- to affordable housing and eliminate tions and participated in political ize that in this body shows just how homelessness, yet this administration’s meetings. Black women were involved much of a struggle we have, whether it budget presents a cut in terms of just in the U.S. political system long before is with our voting rights, whether it is zeroing out the HOME Program. Of they could legally cast a vote. with legal protections, or whether it is course, that is going to make it harder Ninety-five years later, after decades with the values that are reflected in for low-income individuals to access af- of pressure and activism in the midst the budget that we are deliberating fordable housing programs. of the civil rights movement, then in this week that the President will sub- It reduces rural broadband, cuts 1965 the Voting Rights Act made voting mit. funding—this is hard to believe—for more accessible to Black men and Madam Speaker, I thank the gentle- small businesses. It cuts the funding women. Despite the protections that woman very much for her words of wis- for the Small Business Administra- this law put into place, the Black vote dom and know that, with the gentle- tion’s Entrepreneurial Development is still suppressed. woman in this fight, we will continue grants by $93 million, making it harder Now we have new barriers such as to make progress and people will be for small businesses to grow and com- gerrymandering, voter ID laws, voter heard. pete. purges, and the closing of polling loca- Ms. LEE of California. Madam We can go on and on and on, but we tions in many minority communities. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for his see this budget as a budget that we Now, instead of a poll tax, commu- leadership. know is going to hurt those who don’t nities of color, especially African Mr. HORSFORD. Madam Speaker, I have a lot of money, quite frankly, and American communities, are waiting in yield to the gentlewoman from Texas who are striving to take care of their line for 7, 8, and even 10 hours to vote. (Ms. JACKSON LEE), my colleague who families and to live the quality of life Instead of making it easier to par- serves on the Budget Committee, as that they so deserve as Americans. ticipate in our democracy, we have well as the Judiciary Committee and So we are going to fight, and we are States making it harder and pushing the Homeland Security Committee. going to make sure that this budget is minorities out of reach. She has many roles in which she un- dead on arrival, but we think it is im- So today, 150 years after the 15th derstands the impact of the budget, the portant to lay out what the values are Amendment passed, this fight for the budget proposal that has been sub- that are in this budget. right to vote is more important than mitted by the President, which makes It is an immoral budget, it is uneth- ever. tremendous cuts to vital social service ical, it is un-American, and I hope that Again, as I close, going back to these and safety net programs, as well as the tonight people will really understand budget cuts, we have to let this admin- threat and the assault that is on the

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As my recollection serves me, been denied the right to vote, can real- importance of this moment tonight to President Lincoln was not able to see ly walk through those doors, and can honor 150 years of the passage of the the final passage of that, but that was use that right, and can transform the 15th Amendment, our right to vote, and passed—and how horrific that was—to vote into an instrument of justice and to be joined by my colleagues, Con- be able to finally have slavery denied. fulfillment.’’ gresswoman LEE and Congresswoman In 1869, the lameduck Congress Lyndon Baines Johnson didn’t realize EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, and we thank passed the 15th Amendment over im- that counties and cities and States our chair, Congresswoman BASS. passioned opposition, but, Madam across America would find ways to stop The Congressional Black Caucus is Speaker, it did not last long. those on the basis of race and color and the conscience of this Nation and al- In 1876, this thing call Reconstruc- some other form of discrimination. He ways stands in the gap for the very im- tion, the many African Americans who didn’t realize that his job had not portant leadership on this issue. were in the Senate and House were ended with the Voting Rights Act of Might I also thank our colleague, stricken out because of the 1876 com- 1965 and as we reauthorized it just a whom we are so blessed to have promise to take the priority of the few years ago. He did not realize that amongst us. I think the gentleman South over the rights of human beings. people would still be stopped from vot- takes the title of singularly being the And then came the horrors of poll tax, ing, those who have been incarcerated, conscience and the heart of the Con- literacy tests, violence, Jim Crowism, mostly people of color. gress. That is the Honorable JOHN the brutality against anyone who Today, I pay tribute to my colleague LEWIS, who works with us and has al- wanted to vote. who is leading this and pay tribute to ways been our guide as relates to the Even when the 19th Amendment the colleagues who are bringing us to question of the Voting Rights Act. Many of you are reminded of the fact came in 1920, it was not Black women recognize the 150 years. It is good to that, as that Voting Rights Act was who received the right to vote. So this recognize, but the fight still is main- fought for and rejected and thought it is a worthy honoring. tained. was too dangerous to pass in the 1960s, My predecessor, the Honorable Bar- If their vote at the ballot box is moving up to 1965, it took the march bara Jordan, my mentor and someone going to be the change agent of this across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in who encouraged me in the position I Nation so homeless persons will not Selma, Alabama, when JOHN LEWIS, am now in, indicated, with her leader- still be homeless, people who are hun- among others, was beaten almost to ship in 1975, she was wise enough to in- gry will not still be hungry, small busi- death and bloodied on that bridge by clude the State of Texas by adding to nesses that want to open their doors horsemen from the Alabama State Po- the Voting Rights Act Mexican Ameri- will not be denied because of the lice. What a bloody and horrific scene. cans. She said: present leadership and administration, None of us can imagine what JOHN There are Mexican American people in the our vote counts, and the honor and LEWIS went through. State of Texas who have been denied the tribute that we can give to those who He has continued in his service in the right to vote, who have been impeded in were enslaved for 250 years is to use the United States Congress to stand stead- their efforts to register and vote, who have precious right to vote. not had encouragement from those election As they do so, our colleagues on the fast with us and to remind us that it is officials because they are brown people. better to do the right thing, regardless floor of this House will pay tribute to of the consequences. When I think of By adding the Mexican American them by passing, as well, H.R. 40, which him and this 150th year, I am reminded population community, Texas was is a commission to study reparations of how we should stand and fight and added to the Voting Rights Act, and, lo and proposals. be reminded, again, that the precious and behold, we have suffered even with Use your vote for a reason to enhance right to vote can be one that can be that addition because we have had poll and uplift. quick and fade in the night and be tax ourselves. We have had the on- Use your vote to save those who can- taken away in the twinkle of an eye, as slaught of the voter ID bill. The purg- not speak for themselves: the hungry has been attempted over the years. ing has been enormous in the State of and those who need access to medical President Johnson addressed the Na- Texas: the moving of polls, lights being care. tion before signing the Voting Rights out, electricity being out, machines Use your vote. That is the challenge Act, and said: ‘‘The vote is the most not working. for all of us. powerful instrument ever devised by I recall in the 1940s, there were only Honor the 150th year by your action, man for breaking down injustice and 30,000 African American voters, and a by your vote, and by your commitment destroying the terrible walls which im- small percentage of them throughout to this Nation. prison men,’’ and women, ‘‘because the South were registered to vote. We Madam Speaker, 150 years ago this month, they are different from other men,’’ are back where we were. the 15th Amendment to the Constitution was and women. The State of Texas, as we come up on ratified and because of that Amendment, and It is important to remind the Nation this election, has taken away a tool the Voting Rights Act it authorized and Presi- of the history of African Americans, that has been used for decades, and dent Lyndon Johnson signed into law, I stand the descendants now of enslaved Afri- that is the right to push a straight before you as Congresswoman Sheila Jack- cans, to remind this Congress that, for ticket. They know that the success of son Lee, who in 2017 became the first African nearly 250 years, the peculiar institu- the 2018 election came about through American woman to attain the position of tion of slavery fed into the Nation’s young voters and elderly voters and di- Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Sub- booming industries and facilitated its verse voters who knew how to do that committee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Se- boundless growth. one vote with these long ballots, and curity, and Investigations. We were the economic engine of this they took away that very right. Madam Speaker, I rise today not just to Nation—slave, brutal labor. And as this The people could choose if they want- commemorate the landmark achievement of country prospered, enslaved people ed to vote for one party or another. We 150 years ago but to inform our colleagues were denied the fruits of their labor: no are looking at whether or not that is and the nation of the need to redouble and re- workers’ compensation, no life insur- violating the Voting Rights Act. It dedicate our efforts to the work that remains ance, no days off, no weekends. They takes away a choice. to be done to protect the right of all Americans were brutalized without vote, without Let me conclude my remarks by indi- to vote free from discrimination and the injus- presence, without even the dignity of cating the importance of this legisla- tices that prevent them from exercising this being one person. tion and, again, take some words from most fundamental right of citizenship.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:45 Feb 11, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K10FE7.052 H10FEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE H1006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 10, 2020 On August 6, 1965, in the Rotunda of the The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was critical to But to realize that future, we must turn from Capitol and in the presence of such luminaries preventing brazen voter discrimination viola- and not return to the dark days of the past. as the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and tions that historically left millions of African We must remain ever vigilant and oppose Rev. Ralph Abernathy of the Southern Chris- Americans disenfranchised. all schemes that will abridge or dilute the pre- tian Leadership Conference; Roy Wilkins of In 1940, for example, there were less than cious right to vote. the NAACP; Whitney Young of the National 30,000 African Americans registered to vote in Madam Speaker, I am here today to remind Urban League; James Foreman of the Con- Texas and only about 3 percent of African the nation that the right to vote—that ‘‘power- gress of Racial Equality; A. Philip Randolph of Americans living in the South were registered ful instrument that can break down the walls of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters; John to vote. injustice’’—is facing grave threats. Lewis of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Poll taxes, literacy tests, and threats of vio- The threat stems from the decision issued in Committee; Senators Robert Kennedy, Hubert lence were the major causes of these racially June 2013 by the Supreme Court in Shelby Humphrey, and Everett Dirksen; President discriminatory results. County v. Holder, 570 U.S. 193 (2013), which Johnson addressed the nation before signing After passage of the Voting Rights Act in invalidated Section 4(b) of the VRA, and para- the Voting Rights Act: 1965, which prohibited these discriminatory lyzed the application of the VRA’s Section 5 The vote is the most powerful instrument practices, registration and electoral participa- preclearance requirements. ever devised by man for breaking down injus- tion steadily increased to the point that by According to the Supreme Court majority, tice and destroying the terrible walls which im- 2012, more than 1.2 million African Americans the reason for striking down Section 4(b) was prison men because they are different from living in Texas were registered to vote. that ‘‘times change.’’ In 1964, the year before the Voting Rights other men. Now, the Court was right; times have Act became law, there were approximately Madam Speaker, for nearly 250 years, ‘‘the changed. 300 African Americans in public office, includ- peculiar institution’’ of slavery fed into the na- But what the Court did not fully appreciate ing just three in Congress. is that the positive changes it cited are due al- tion’s booming industries and facilitated its Few, if any, African Americans held elective boundless growth. most entirely to the existence and vigorous office anywhere in the South. enforcement of the Voting Rights Act. Even as the country prospered, enslaved Because of the Voting Rights Act, today And that is why the Voting Rights Act is still people were denied the fruits of their own there are more than 9,100 black elected offi- needed. labor. cials, including 46 members of Congress, the Let me put it this way: in the same way that They were also denied a voice in America’s largest number ever. fledgling democracy. The Voting Rights Act opened the political the vaccine invented by Dr. Jonas Salk in This only began to change in the middle of process for many of the approximately 6,000 1953 eradicated the crippling effects but did the 19th century. Hispanic public officials that have been elect- not eliminate the cause of polio, the Voting At the close of the Civil War, the nation ed and appointed nationwide, including more Rights Act succeeded in stymieing the prac- wrangled with the future of nearly 4 million than 275 at the state or federal level, 32 of tices that resulted in the wholesale disenfran- Black people who, until the adoption of the whom serve in Congress. chisement of African Americans and language 13th Amendment, had been held captive in Native Americans, Asians and others who minorities but did eliminate them entirely. the South. have historically encountered harsh barriers to The Voting Rights Act is needed as much On the heels of the 13th Amendment, which full political participation also have benefited today to prevent another epidemic of voting formally ended slavery, Congress passed the greatly. disenfranchisement as Dr. Salk’s vaccine is 14th Amendment to guarantee Black people The crown jewel of the Voting Rights Act of still needed to prevent another polio epidemic. citizenship and equality under the law. 1965 is Section 5, which requires that states However, officials in some states, notably But suffrage was an entirely separate ques- and localities with a chronic record of discrimi- Texas and North Carolina, seemed to regard tion. nation in voting practices secure federal ap- the Shelby decision as a green light and As lawmakers mapped out plans to reunify proval before making any changes to voting rushed to implement election laws, policies, the country, extending the right to vote was processes. and practices that could never pass muster hardly a priority in the North but in the South, Section 5 protects minority voting rights under the Section 5 preclearance regime. however, Black people were voting. where voter discrimination has historically My constituents remember very well the In some states—Louisiana, Mississippi, and been the worst. Voter ID law passed in Texas in 2011, which South Carolina—the African-American elec- Since 1982, Section 5 has stopped more required every registered voter to present a torate outnumbered its white counterpart be- than 1,000 discriminatory voting changes in valid government-issued photo ID on the day cause in 1867, when Congress passed the their tracks, including 107 discriminatory of polling in order to vote. Reconstruction Acts, the new laws estab- changes right here in Texas. The Justice Department blocked the law in lished, among other things, conditions for the And it is a source of eternal pride to all of March of 2012, and it was Section 5 that pro- former Confederate states’ return to the Union. us in Houston that in pursuit of extending the hibited it from going into effect. Perhaps the most important stipulation was full measure of citizenship to all Americans, in At least it did until the Shelby decision, be- that the readmitted states had to draft new 1975 Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, who cause on the very same day that Shelby was constitutions that guaranteed suffrage to citi- also represented this historic 18th Congres- decided officials in Texas announced they zens regardless of their race. sional District of Texas, introduced, and the would immediately implement the Photo ID It didn’t take long for Lincoln Republicans in Congress adopted, what are now Sections law, and other election laws, policies, and Congress to recognize that for Reconstruction 4(f)(3) and 4(f)(4) of the Voting Rights Act, practices that could never pass muster under to have a chance, African Americans would which extended the protections of Section 4(a) the Section 5 preclearance regime. have to be able advocate for themselves in and Section 5 to language minorities. The Texas Photo ID law was challenged in elections. During the floor debate on the 1975 reau- federal court and thankfully, just yesterday, the So in 1869, the lame-duck Congress passed thorization of the Voting Rights Act, Congress- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit the 15th Amendment over impassioned posi- woman Jordan explained why this reform was upheld the decision of U.S. District Court tion. needed: Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos that Texas’ The amendment, which was ratified in less There are Mexican-American people in the strict voter identification law discriminated than a year, made it illegal to ‘‘deny’’ or State of Texas who have been denied the against blacks and Hispanics and violated right to vote; who have been impeded in ‘‘abridge’’ the right to vote ‘‘on account of their efforts to register and vote; who have Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. race, color, or previous condition of servitude’’ not had encouragement from those election Madam Speaker, protecting voting rights and gave Congress the power to enforce the officials because they are brown people. and combating voter suppression schemes are new law. So, the state of Texas, if we approve this two of the critical challenges facing our great Soon, Black people began voting not only in measure, would be brought within the cov- democracy. the South but throughout the country. erage of this Act for the first time. Without safeguards to ensure that all citi- They were elected to statewide office and When it comes to extending and protecting zens have equal access to the polls, more in- were even sent to Washington to represent the precious right vote, the Lone Star State— justices are likely to occur and the voices of Americans in both houses of Congress. the home state of Lyndon Johnson and Bar- millions silenced. That it all ended in 1876 when the Hayes- bara Jordan—can be the leading state in the Those of us who cherish the right to vote Tilden Compromise resolving the 1876 presi- Union, one that sets the example for the na- justifiably are skeptical of Voter ID laws be- dential election ended Reconstruction. tion. cause we understand how these laws, like poll

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:55 Feb 11, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10FE7.032 H10FEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE February 10, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1007 taxes and literacy tests, can be used to im- cious right by remaining vigilant and fighting to vote and the right to have our voices pede or negate the ability of seniors, racial against both the efforts of others to abridge or heard without ridiculous impediments and language minorities, and young people to suppress the right to vote and our own apathy and barriers that you have heard about cast their votes. in exercising this sacred right. tonight. The memories of the poll tax Consider the demographic groups who lack Mr. HORSFORD. Madam Speaker, I and jelly bean jars to be counted are a government issued ID: thank my colleague from Texas for her still with us. 1. African Americans: 25 percent; tremendous leadership and for bringing I am old enough to remember that, 2. Asian Americans: 20 percent; such concise points to both the budget when I became 21, at that time, to 3. Hispanic Americans: 19 percent; realities that we are faced with in this vote, I had to pay a poll tax. So it was 4. Young people, aged 18–24: 18 percent; current budget proposal by the admin- important to be able to just vote. But and istration, as well as what is at stake I say to young people today that we 5. Persons with incomes less than $35,000: with the 150th anniversary of the pas- still have to fight equally as hard for 15 percent. sage of the 15th Amendment. our right to vote. And there are other ways abridging or sup- The fact that so many people have I have lived through the periods in pressing the right to vote, including: worked so hard for prior generations, American history when the funda- 1. Curtailing or eliminating early voting; we now, in this generation and those mental right to vote has been continu- 2. Ending same-day registration; Members here in this body who have ously challenged for people of color, 3. Not counting provisional ballots cast in been duly elected by our constituents, where discrimination was the law of the wrong precinct on Election Day will not have a solemn responsibility to respect the land and separate but equal was count; that Amendment and the protections the norm. These rights guaranteeing 4. Eliminating adolescent pre-registration; that come with it. the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to 5. Shortening poll hours; and Too many times in this body, we the Constitution are sacred and con- 6. Lessening the standards governing voter have had an opportunity for our col- tinue to be protected so we may live in leagues on the other side to work with challenges thus allowing self-proclaimed ‘‘bal- freedom. But the fight for freedom is us in a bipartisan manner to pass the lot security vigilantes’’ like the King Street Pa- daily. reauthorization of the Voting Rights triots to cause trouble at the polls. The 15th Amendment is part of the Act. Fortunately, the House Democrats Specifically, I call for the passage of H.R. 4, Reconstruction Amendments. The 13th have moved it as part of the For the the Voting Rights Advancement Act, of which Amendment abolished slavery. The People Agenda. It is sitting on Senator I am an original co-sponsor, which repairs the 14th Amendment granted citizenship to MITCH MCCONNELL’s desk. We are ask- damage done to the Voting Rights Act by the all persons born or naturalized in the ing them to take that bill up and to Supreme Court’s Shelby decision. United States and guaranteed all citi- vote on it in honor of the passage of This legislation replaces the old ‘‘static’’ cov- zens equal protection under the laws. the 15th Amendment and its 150th An- erage formula with a new dynamic coverage And the 15th Amendment protected the niversary. formula, or ‘‘rolling trigger,’’ which effectively right to vote. gives the legislation nationwide reach because I thank the gentlewoman for bring- any state and any jurisdiction in any state po- ing that perspective to the floor to- b 2000 tentially is subject to being covered if the req- night. We are calling on all of our col- The 13th and 14th Amendments were uisite number of violations are found to have leagues to work with us on this impor- intended to establish equal rights for been committed. tant legislation, as well as H.R. 40 and former slaves, and here we are, cele- Madam Speaker, before concluding there is the other measures that the gentle- brating the 150th anniversary and still one other point I would like to stress. woman spoke about. being treated as if slavery is the law of In his address to the nation before signing I thank the gentlewoman for her the land. the Voting Rights Act of 1965, President John- time tonight. Reconstruction, a period in American son said: I now yield to a great leader in this history that lasted more than a decade, Presidents and Congresses, laws and law- body. She serves as the chair of the from 1863 to 1877, was devastating for suits can open the doors to the polling places House Committee on Science, Space, African Americans and denied us the and open the doors to the wondrous rewards and Technology. She is also a member basic freedoms promised by the Con- which await the wise use of the ballot. of the Transportation and Infrastruc- But only the individual Negro, and all oth- stitution. This led to mass segregation ture Committee. in the South. ers who have been denied the right to vote, As the chair of the Committee on Clearly, our young people of color can really walk through those doors, and can Science, Space, and Technology, she is today did not live through much of use that right, and can transform the vote one of five chairs for the Congressional into an instrument of justice and fulfillment. this, and many of us didn’t. Yet, we Black Caucus. That is a tremendous ac- continue to live it every day. In other words, political power—and the jus- complishment in its own right, but it Madam Speaker, you have heard re- tice, opportunity, inclusion, and fulfillment it reflects the legacy on which we stand marks on the budget, and you have provides—comes not from the right to vote but as Members of this body. in the exercise of that right. I yield to the gentlewoman from heard remarks that specifically single out people who are least able to look And that means it is the civic obligation of Texas (Ms. JOHNSON). every citizen to both register and vote in every Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. Madam out for themselves because of segrega- election, state and local as well as federal. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for tion and racism. They are also the ones Because if we can register and vote, but fail yielding. who are first to be punished. to do so, we are guilty of voluntary voter sup- Madam Speaker, I am proud to stand We will not be silenced, however. We pression, the most effective method of dis- with the Members of the Congressional will use our right to stand for all the enfranchisement ever devised. Black Caucus tonight to celebrate the people who have been guaranteed the And in recent years, Americans have not ratification of the 15th Amendment to right to be full Americans until we be- been doing a very good job of exercising our the United States Constitution, which come full Americans. civic responsibility to register, vote, and make granted African American men the Mr. HORSFORD. Madam Speaker, I their voices heard. right to vote. thank the chairwoman for her strong Madam Speaker, for millions of Americans, The 15th Amendment of the United leadership, for sharing her perspective the right to vote made possible by the 15th States Constitution prohibits the Fed- tonight, and for reminding us about Amendment and protected by the Voting eral Government and each State from the reality of the poll tax, the literacy Rights Act of 1965 is sacred treasure, earned denying a citizen the right to vote tests, and the grandfather clauses that by the sweat and toil and tears and blood of based upon the citizen’s race, color, or were once common mechanisms used to ordinary Americans who showed the world it previous condition of servitude. disadvantage minority voters, particu- was possible to accomplish extraordinary We are still fighting for that right; larly African American voters. things. although, we are celebrating the 150th Tonight, Madam Speaker, again, we So on this 150th anniversary of that land- anniversary of that right. are recognizing the 150th anniversary mark amendment, let us rededicate ourselves In Texas and throughout our coun- after the ratification of the 15th to honoring those who won for us this pre- try, we are still fighting for the right Amendment. Tremendous gains were

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We ment guarantees them that right. Congress in 1870. Senator Revels was will be recognizing the 100-year anni- As we recognize this 150th anniver- sometimes called the 15th Amendment versary of the 19th Amendment this sary, we need to challenge policies like in flesh and blood. August, and it is important that we re- the one in Florida where the people of Senator Revels and his colleagues member that Black women attended Florida decided to restore those for- were only part of the story. All told, political conventions at their local merly incarcerated citizens and give about 2,000 African Americans held churches where they planned strategies them the ability to vote, and then the public office at some level of govern- to gain the right to vote. Republicans in the legislature imposed ment during Reconstruction. In the late 1800s, Black women across a fee for them to be able to vote. That But, sadly, this happened in the face the country worked for churches, news- is not what this says under the 15th of literacy tests, poll taxes, and grand- papers, secondary schools, and colleges, Amendment. father clauses, once the most common which gave them a larger platform to Those in Georgia being denied the mechanisms used for disadvantaging promote their ideas. They participated right to vote by having their name minority voters. in political meetings and organized po- stricken from the voting rolls, that is After the end of Reconstruction, litical societies. not what the protections under the these amendments were rarely enforced In spite of their hard work, many 15th Amendment provide for. for nearly 100 years after their ratifica- people didn’t listen to them. Black men This is something that, to me, is very tion. So even despite the fact that and White women usually led civil alarming because it speaks to the very these gains were made, they were not rights organizations and set the agen- essence of who we are as a people and enforced. That is why we need to have da, and they often excluded Black the democracy that we uphold in this laws that are enforced, and we need to women from their organizations and institution. So, tonight, I want to com- remind this administration that they activities. mend my colleagues, the entire Con- are not above the law and that they In 1896, reformers like Josephine St. gressional Black Caucus; our chair- have to follow the law and enforce the Pierre Ruffin and Charlotte Forten woman, KAREN BASS; and every single law. Grimke founded the National Associa- Member who will stand with us to pass Black families were separated from tion of Colored Women to discuss ways H.R. 4, which we have done out of this their White counterparts and forced to of attaining women’s rights and wom- House to call on Senate Majority Lead- use lesser facilities. They were ma- en’s suffrage. Their motto was: Lifting er MITCH MCCONNELL and to ask him to ligned, tormented, and treated without as We Climb. respect. Black children were forced to In 1913, Ida B. Wells founded the bring that bill to a vote, for the Presi- attend rundown schools without the Alpha Suffrage Club of Chicago, the dent to sign it, to ensure that every necessary books to succeed. Nation’s first Black women’s club fo- single person’s vote is protected in this This rampant segregation thrived cused specifically on suffrage. Seven country and that we end these tactics across the country until the Supreme years after the founding of the Alpha where we are intimidating people from Court’s decision in Brown v. Board of Suffrage Club, the 19th Amendment participating in this process. Education, which struck down the in- was ratified. This goes to the civic engagement of herently flawed concept of separate but The 19th Amendment technically this country. People should participate equal. Sadly, we are still trying to en- granted women in the United States by registering to vote. They should sure that separate-but-equal concept the right vote, but Black women were participate in the Census, which is oc- no longer applies. excluded from those rights due to the curring this year. They should partici- It is 150 years on from the ratifica- ever-present racism still pervading pate by making sure their voice is tion of the Black men’s right to vote, every corner of society in this country heard at the ballot box every election. however, and we are still fighting to at that time. It wasn’t until the Voting Madam Speaker, again, I thank my protect those rights in the face of voter Rights Act was passed nearly a half- colleagues for joining me for this Spe- suppression efforts across this country. century later on August 6, 1965, that cial Order hour. As we commemorate Each election cycle, untold numbers Black women were officially allowed to the 150th anniversary of the 15th of eligible Americans are prevented exercise their right to vote—Madam Amendment, we remind ourselves what from voting due to barriers in the voter Speaker, 1965. is at stake. As we deliberate on the registration process and restrictions on Yet, Black women today are the President’s budget tomorrow and in casting ballots. Just since the 2010 strongest in our families. They are the coming weeks, let us be reminded elections, 24 States have implemented strong in our communities, and they of what is at stake. new restrictions on voting. are strong civically. They understand I know for me and the people whom I Alabama now requires a photo ID to how much has been fought and has represent in Nevada’s Fourth District, cast a ballot. been sacrificed in order for them to my job is to never forget where I come Other States, such as Ohio and Geor- have that right. from, what I am fighting for, or whom gia, have enacted use-it-or-lose-it laws, So when I talk to young people and I am fighting for, and it is the people of which strike voters from registration they ask me: Why should I vote? Why my district. rolls if they have not participated in an does this matter? What do I have to I am proud that Nevada was the first election within a prescribed period of lose? State of the 28 States to ratify the 15th time. We need to be reminded tonight that Amendment. We did so on March 1, In Georgia, in 2018, 53,000 voter reg- people had a lot to lose. Some lost and 1869. We are battle born in Nevada. We istrants, 70 percent of whom were some gave their very life, Members like come from a strong history, and one of Black, were unable to vote because of our esteemed civil rights icon JOHN the things that we will always do is minor misspellings or missing hyphens LEWIS gave blood so that we would protect the rights of our fellow citizens on their registration forms. have the right to vote. to have their voice heard. That is why we must draw attention It is important for us to remember Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- to the suppression of the Black vote on that right. That right is based on this ance of my time. this day that we honor the ratification premise that the Federal Government Ms. FUDGE. Madam Speaker, this month, of the 15th Amendment. Our ancestors and each State may not deny a citizen we mark the 150th Anniversary of the ratifica- require it. the right to vote based on that citi- tion of the 15th Amendment, granting African While today we mark the ratification zen’s race, color, or previous condition American men the right to vote. Later this of the 15th Amendment and the Black of servitude. year, we will also celebrate the centennial of

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We are seeing new voting flected in the 2020 theme, ‘‘African Americans Constitution. laws that will harm people of color, the poor, and the Vote.’’ This theme speaks to the long The right to vote freely and fairly is the foun- and the elderly disproportionately: new photo struggle on the part of Black men and women dation of our democracy. And yet, 150 years ID requirements, registration restrictions, and to secure their place in American democracy, ago, this great nation prohibited an entire even mass purging of the voter rolls. Voter through the Constitution and its guarantee of group of citizens from voting by law. 150 years suppression is happening in 2020 in the same an unfettered and unabridged right to vote. seems so long ago but at the same time so states Section 5 watched closely from 1965 to The 15th Amendment was the third and final near to us now. 2013. amendment adopted in the aftermath of the We know that even though, 150 years ago, We have indeed come a long way from Civil War. Together, the 13th, 14th, and 15th our lawmakers said you cannot deny voters codifying voter suppression explicitly by race. amendments abolished slavery, granted citi- based on the color of their skin, that states We have come a long way from the physical zenship to African Americans and etched the were still allowed to functionally discriminate violence that was a real threat when heading right to vote into the Constitution. against African Americans. Back then it was to the polls. However, we still have so far to While these amendments protected and ex- literacy tests, when they knew the people who go. It is too easy to get complacent—to think panded the rights of African Americans, too could not read were by and large former what we have won cannot be taken back. But often throughout our history these rights ex- slaves. Poll taxes for black people. Threats of it can be, it already was in 2013. Now we isted on paper only. For the first century fol- having your house burned down, being beat- have to get back to work—protect what we lowing ratification of the 15th Amendment, ra- en, or even murdered if you dared to try and have and push for what we don’t. cial violence, poll taxes, and other forms of exercise your Constitutional right to vote. I rise today appreciating how far we have voter discrimination and disenfranchisement These practices persisted for a long time, come in the last 150 years and remembering prevented African Americans from making until the Civil Rights Movement of the 50s and how far we must go in the next 150 years. their voices heard at the ballot box. 60s. The brave actions of these peaceful pro- f Progress was slow. For every one step for- testers put them directly into harms way. Many LEAVE OF ABSENCE ward, we were often pushed two steps back. were beaten, like our colleague JOHN LEWIS, But the Civil Rights movement and, most im- and tragically some were murdered, including By unanimous consent, leave of ab- portantly, the passage of the Voting Rights Act Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. sence was granted to: in 1965 brought America closer to its promise Their leadership directly paved the way to Mr. COOPER (at the request of Mr. of all Americans receiving equal protection the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. HOYER) for today. under the law. This landmark legislation finally prohibited any Mr. MULLIN (at the request of Mr. This struggle continues today. A century voting law that intentionally or not, resulted in MCCARTHY) for today and the balance and a half after receiving the right to vote and the discrimination against racial minorities. of the week on account of supporting more than 50 years after passage of the Vot- Section 5 closely monitored states that had his son’s continuing recovery. ing Rights Act, African Americans continue to previously used such laws in the past, so they f face discrimination and barriers at the ballot could not slip under the radar. box. Voter purges, early voting cutbacks, strict Unfortunately, Section 5 enforcement was ADJOURNMENT ID requirements, and discriminatory gerry- struck down by the Supreme Court in 2013. Mr. HORSFORD. Madam Speaker, I mandering of legislative districts are just some The rationale was this fight was so long ago move that the House do now adjourn. of the modern-day tactics that prevent African that such monitoring was not needed any- The motion was agreed to; accord- Americans from making their voices heard. more. I can assure you it was not that long ingly (at 8 o’clock and 12 minutes As we celebrate this important anniversary, ago to me nor anyone else who lived through p.m.), under its previous order, the may we work to fulfill the text of the 15th it. 48 years is not even a lifetime for most House adjourned until tomorrow, Tues- amendment, which said the right to vote ‘‘shall Americans, and yet it was supposed to be day, February 11, 2020, at 10 a.m. for not be denied or abridged by the United long enough to correct nearly 400 years of op- morning-hour debate. h EXPENDITURE REPORTS CONCERNING OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL Reports concerning the foreign currencies and U.S. dollars utilized for Official Foreign Travel during the third and fourth quarters of 2019, pursuant to Public Law 95–384, are as follows:

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN OCT. 1 AND DEC. 31, 2019

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

Hon. Glenn Thompson ...... 11 /2 11 /3 Japan ...... 146.00 ...... 146.00 Hon. Glenn Thompson ...... 11 /3 11 /5 Australia ...... 999.00 ...... 999.00 Hon. Glenn Thompson ...... 11 /6 11 /8 New Zealand ...... 962.91 ...... 962.91 Committee total ...... 2,107.91 ...... 2,107.91 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. COLLIN C. PETERSON, Jan. 27, 2020.

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

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

Hon. Andy Harris, MD ...... 9/28 10/1 Tunisia ...... 570.03 ...... 908.93 ...... 1,478.96 10/1 10/3 Israel ...... 1,040.00 ...... 701.19 ...... 1,741.19 10/3 10/6 Moroco ...... 2,111.60 ...... 1,622.23 ...... 3,733.83

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

Hon. Tom Graves ...... 9 /29 9 /30 Singapore ...... 665.64 ...... 6,520.20 ...... 7,185.84 9/30 10/2 Malaysia ...... 522.50 ...... 812.70 ...... 1,335.20 10/2 10/4 Phillippines ...... 954.00 ...... 4,852.99 ...... 5,806.99 Hon. Debbie Wasserman Schultz ...... 9/30 10/01 Bahamas ...... 432.00 ...... 2,229.43 ...... 163.00 ...... 2,824.43 Hon. Mario Diaz-Balart ...... 9/30 10/1 Bahamas ...... 432.00 ...... 2,229.43 ...... 167.00 ...... 2,828.43 Craig Higgins ...... 10/1 10/1 Bahamas ...... 293.00 ...... 2,403.03 ...... 440.00 ...... 3,136.03 Hon. Kay Granger ...... 9/29 10/2 Morocco ...... 930.12 ...... 1,121.78 ...... 2,051.90 10/2 10/6 Spain ...... 1,597.25 ...... 6,532.93 ...... 691.88 ...... 8,822.06 Anne Marie Chotvacs ...... 9/29 10/2 Morocco ...... 930.12 ...... 1,121.77 ...... 2,051.89 10/2 10/6 Spain ...... 1,597.25 ...... 691.88 ...... 2,289.13 10/6 10/8 Portugal ...... 833.00 ...... 515.46 ...... 1,348.46 Hon. Rosa DeLauro ...... 10/1 10/3 Cuba ...... 502.00 ...... 1,763.53 ...... 2,265.53 Hon. Pete Aguilar ...... 10/6 10/11 France ...... 2,712.00 ...... 8,092.75 ...... 10,804.75 Hon. Martha Roby ...... 10/6 10/11 France ...... 2,712.00 ...... 9,161.77 ...... 11,873.77 Hon. Will Hurd ...... 10 /6 10 /10 France ...... 2,195.00 ...... 8,935.37 ...... 11,130.37 Hon. Brenda Lawrence ...... 10 /6 10 /10 France ...... 2,195.00 ...... 9,045.17 ...... 11,240.17 Steve Marchese ...... 10/6 10/10 France ...... 2,195.00 ...... 14,875.57 ...... 17,070.57 Susan Adams ...... 10/6 10/11 France ...... 2,712.00 ...... 15,702.57 ...... 18,414.57 Erin Kolodjeski ...... 10 /6 10 /11 France ...... 2,712.00 ...... 4,340.57 ...... 7.052.57 Hon. Ed Case ...... 10 /19 10 /19 Germany ...... 260.00 ...... 3,581.65 ...... 26.67 ...... 3,868.32 10/19 10/21 France ...... 316.00 ...... 219.00 ...... 1,089.00 ...... 1,624.00 Nicole Cohen ...... 10 /19 10 /19 Germany ...... 260.00 ...... 2,184.85 ...... 26.67 ...... 2,471.52 10/19 10/21 France ...... 316.00 ...... 219.00 ...... 1,089.00 ...... 1,624.00 Hon. Derek Kilmer ...... 11 /1 11 /2 Turkey ...... 404.66 ...... 9,097.84 ...... 9,502.50 11/2 11/4 Iraq ...... 22.00 ...... 22.00 11/4 11/6 United Arab Emirates ...... 1,108.21 ...... 1,108.21 11/6 11/8 Jordan ...... 625.00 ...... 625.00 Hon. Betty McCollum ...... 11/2 11/7 Malawi ...... 950.00 ...... $17,011.77 ...... $17,961.77 Donna Shahbaz ...... 11/2 11/7 Malawi ...... 950.00 ...... 17,082.55 ...... 18,032.55 Shalanda Young ...... 11/3 11/5 Afghanistan ...... 234.00 ...... 10,839.35 ...... 11,073.35 Christopher Begelow ...... 11 /6 11 /9 Saudi Arabia ...... 1,523.04 ...... 5,401.81 ...... 260.65 ...... 7,185.50 Rebecca Leggieri ...... 11 /4 11 /6 Afghanistan ...... 156.00 ...... 9,672.41 ...... 9,928.41 11/6 11/9 Saudi Arabia ...... 1,523.04 ...... 119.00 ...... 260.65 ...... 1,902.69 David Bortnick ...... 11/3 11/6 Afghanistan ...... 234.00 ...... 9,672.41 ...... 9,906.41 11/6 11/9 Saudi Arabia ...... 1,523.04 ...... 36.42 ...... 260.65 ...... 1,820.11 Jacquelynn Ripke ...... 11/4 11/6 Afghanistan ...... 156.00 ...... 9,672.41 ...... 9,828.41 11/6 11/9 Saudi Arabia ...... 1,523.04 ...... 31.13 ...... 260.65 ...... 1,814.82 Ariana Sarar ...... 11 /4 11 /6 Afghanistan ...... 156.00 ...... 9,672.41 ...... 9,828.41 11/6 11/9 Saudi Arabia ...... 1,523.04 ...... 91.45 ...... 260.65 ...... 1,875.14 Shalanda Young ...... 11/24 11/25 New Zealand ...... 271.50 ...... 14,147.65 ...... 376.55 ...... 14,795.70 11/25 11/28 Antarctica ...... 0.00 11/28 11/29 New Zealand ...... 271.50 ...... 376.55 ...... 648.05 Robert Bonner ...... 11/24 11/25 New Zealand ...... 271.50 ...... 14,145.65 ...... 376.55 ...... 14,793.70 11/25 11/28 Antarctica ...... 0.00 11/28 11/29 New Zealand ...... 271.50 ...... 376.55 ...... 648.05 Susan Adams ...... 11/24 11 /25 New Zealand ...... 271.50 ...... 14,145.65 ...... 376.55 ...... 14,793.70 11/25 11/28 Antarctica ...... 0.00 11/28 11/29 New Zealand ...... 271.50 ...... 376.55 ...... 648.05 Evan Hollander ...... 11/24 11 /25 New Zealand ...... 271.50 ...... 14,145.65 ...... 376.55 ...... 14,793.70 11/25 11/28 Antarctica ...... 0.00 11/28 11/29 New Zealand ...... 271.50 ...... 376.55 ...... 648.05 Committee total ...... 46,778.58 ...... 258,688.07 ...... 14,692.11 ...... 320,158.76 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. NITA M. LOWEY, Jan. 29, 2020.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN OCT. 1 AND DEC. 31, 2019

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

Hon. Sheila Jackson Lee ...... 10/8 10/8 Bahamas ...... 149.00 ...... 595.35 ...... 744.35 Committee total ...... 149.00 ...... 595.35 ...... 744.35 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. JOHN A. YARMUTH, Jan. 24, 2020.

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

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

Hon. Frederica Wilson ...... 9/30 10/2 Bahamas ...... 431.72 ...... 564.63 ...... 996.35 Committee total ...... 431.72 ...... 564.63 ...... 996.35 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. ROBERT C. ‘‘BOBBY’’ SCOTT, Jan. 31, 2020.

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

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

Hon. Dave Loebsack ...... 9 /28 9 /29 Ukraine ...... 373.54 ...... (3) ...... 373.54

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

9/29 10/2 Estonia ...... 770.67 ...... 770.67 10/2 10/5 Poland ...... 673.36 ...... 673.36 Hon. Tom O’Halleran ...... 9/28 9/29 Ukraine ...... 373.54 ...... (3) ...... 373.54 9/29 10/2 Estonia ...... 770.67 ...... 770.67 10/2 10/5 Poland ...... 673.36 ...... 673.36 Hon. John Shimkus ...... 9 /28 9 /29 Ukraine ...... 373.54 ...... (3) ...... 373.54 9/39 10/2 Estonia ...... 770.67 ...... 770.67 10/2 10/5 Poland ...... 673.36 ...... 673.36 Hon. Scott Peters ...... 9/29 9/30 Singapore ...... 699.00 ...... 12,810.33 ...... 13,509.33 9/30 10/2 Malaysia ...... 522.51 ...... 522.51 10/2 10/5 Phillippines ...... 925.00 ...... 925.00 Hon. Tony Cardenas ...... 11 /2 11 /3 Japan ...... 312.00 ...... (3) ...... 312.00 11/3 11/6 Australia ...... 999.00 ...... 999.00 11/6 11/8 New Zealand ...... 962.91 ...... 962.91 Jeff Carroll ...... 11/2 11/4 Ireland ...... 864.46 ...... 2,757.52 ...... 2,183.35 ...... 5,750.33 11/4 11/6 England ...... 982.00 ...... 9,522.00 ...... 10,504.00 11/6 11/9 Belgium ...... 979.59 ...... 4,209.38 ...... 5,188.97 Alexander Hoehn-Saric ...... 11/2 11/4 Ireland ...... 864.45 ...... 2,757.52 ...... 3,621.97 11/4 11/6 England ...... 982.00 ...... 982.00 11/6 11/9 Belgium ...... 979.59 ...... 979.59 Lisa Goldman ...... 11 /2 11 /4 Ireland ...... 864.45 ...... 2,757.59 ...... 3,621.97 11/4 11/6 England ...... 982.00 ...... 982.00 11/6 11/9 Belgium ...... 979.59 ...... 979.59 Zach Kahan ...... 11 /2 11 /4 Ireland ...... 864.45 ...... 2,757.52 ...... 3,621.97 11/4 11/6 England ...... 982.00 ...... 982.00 11/6 11/9 Belgium ...... 979.59 ...... 979.59 Bijan Koohmaraie ...... 11/2 11/4 Ireland ...... 864.45 ...... 2,757.52 ...... 3,621.97 11/4 11/6 England ...... 982.00 ...... 982.00 11/6 11/9 Belgium ...... 979.59 ...... 979.59 Timothy Kurth ...... 11 /2 11 /4 Ireland ...... 864.45 ...... 2,757.52 ...... 3,621.97 11/4 11/6 England ...... 982.00 ...... 982.00 11/6 11/9 Belgium ...... 979.59 ...... 979.59 Jean Fruci ...... 11 /3 11 /8 Italy ...... 1,433.33 ...... 1,425.15 ...... 940.42 ...... 3,798.90 Gerald Couri ...... 11 /4 11 /8 Italy ...... 1,494.66 ...... 1,425.15 ...... 2,919.81 Dustin Maghamfar ...... 11 /4 11 /9 Italy ...... 1,626.66 ...... 2,083.33 ...... 3,709.99 Rep. Greg Walden ...... 11/8 11/9 Germany ...... 305.77 ...... 390.70 ...... 296.84 ...... 993.31 Committee total ...... 31,692.80 ...... 34,679.78 ...... 17,096.99 ...... 83,469.57 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR., Jan. 30, 2020.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTTEE ON ETHICS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN OCT. 1 AND DEC. 31, 2019

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

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊ 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH, Jan. 27, 2020.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JULY 1 AND SEPT. 30, 2019

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

Hon. Karen Bass * ...... 6/28 7/3 Cameroon ...... 923.99 ...... 10,693.15 ...... * 4,050.59 ...... 15,667.73 Janette Yarwood ...... 6 /28 7 /3 Cameroon ...... 923.99 ...... 10,693.15 ...... 11,617.44 Hon. Jim Sensenbrenner ...... 6/28 7/3 Cameroon ...... 1,196.81 ...... 10,284.63 ...... 11,650.94 Meghan Gallagher ...... 6/28 7/3 Cameroon ...... 1,196.81 ...... 10,454.13 ...... 17,650.94 Hon. Ted Deutch * ...... 6/28 6/30 Switzerland ...... 1,227.89 ...... (3) ...... * 12,188.60 ...... 13,416.60 6/30 7/4 Israel ...... 2,100.00 ...... (3) ...... 24,306.04 ...... 26,406.04 7 /4 7 /6 Qatar ...... 769.05 ...... (3) ...... 3,552.82 ...... 4,321.90 7 /6 7 /7 Cyprus ...... 431.07 ...... (3) ...... 11,292.97 ...... 11,724.04 7 /7 7 /8 Greece ...... 257.00 ...... (3) ...... 4,184.00 ...... 4,441.00 Casey Kustin ...... 6/28 6/30 Switzerland ...... 1,151.03 ...... (3) ...... 1,151.03 6/30 7/4 Israel ...... 2,100.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,100.00 7 /4 7 /6 Qatar ...... 769.05 ...... (3) ...... 769.05 7 /6 7 /7 Cyprus ...... 350.24 ...... (3) ...... 350.24 7 /7 7 /8 Greece ...... 257.00 ...... (3) ...... 257.00 Gabriella Zach ...... 6/28 6/30 Switzerland ...... 1,227.89 ...... (3) ...... 1,227.89 6/30 7/4 Israel ...... 2,100.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,100.00 7 /4 7 /6 Qatar ...... 769.05 ...... (3) ...... 769.05 7 /6 7 /7 Cyprus ...... 350.24 ...... (3) ...... 350.24 7 /7 7 /8 Greece ...... 257.00 ...... (3) ...... 257.00 Sadaf Khan ...... 6/28 6/30 Switzerland ...... 1,151.03 ...... (3) ...... 1,151.03 6/30 7/4 Israel ...... 2,100.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,100.00 7 /4 7 /6 Qatar ...... 769.04 ...... (3) ...... 769.04 7 /6 7 /7 Cyprus ...... 350.24 ...... (3) ...... 350.24 7 /7 7 /8 Greece ...... 257.00 ...... (3) ...... 257.00 Jessica Steffens ...... 6/28 6/30 Switzerland ...... 1,151.03 ...... (3) ...... 1,151.03 6/30 7/4 Israel ...... 2,106.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,106.00 7 /4 7 /6 Qatar ...... 769.05 ...... (3) ...... 769.05 7 /6 7 /7 Cyprus ...... 350.24 ...... (3) ...... 350.24 7 /7 7 /8 Greece ...... 257.00 ...... (3) ...... 257.00 Ryan Doherty ...... 6/28 6/30 Switzerland ...... 1,151.03 ...... (3) ...... 1,151.03 6/30 7/4 Israel ...... 2,106.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,106.00 7 /4 7 /6 Qatar ...... 769.05 ...... (3) ...... 769.05 7 /6 7 /7 Cyprus ...... 350.24 ...... (3) ...... 350.24 7 /7 7 /8 Greece ...... 257.00 ...... (3) ...... 257.00

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

Samantha Stiles ...... 6/28 6/30 Switzerland ...... 1,227.89 ...... (3) ...... 1,227.89 6/30 7/4 Israel ...... 2,106.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,106.00 7 /4 7 /6 Qatar ...... 769.04 ...... (3) ...... 769.04 7 /6 7 /7 Cyprus ...... 350.24 ...... (3) ...... 350.24 7 /7 7 /8 Greece ...... 257.00 ...... (3) ...... 257.00 Hon. Lee Zeldin ...... 6/28 6/30 Northern Ireland ...... 769.59 ...... (3) ...... 769.59 6/30 7/2 United Kingdom ...... 1,842.03 ...... (3) ...... 1,842.03 7 /2 7 /3 Poland ...... 446.44 ...... (3) ...... 446.44 7 /3 7 /8 Luxembourg ...... 2,128.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,128.00 7 /8 7 /8 Portugal ...... 0.00 ...... (3) ...... 0.00 Hon. Chris Smith ...... 7/5 7 /7 Luxembourg ...... 981.36 ...... 3,110.93 ...... 4,092.29 Piero Tozzi ...... 7/5 7 /7 Luxembourg ...... 980.99 ...... 3,834.99 ...... 4,815.98 Hon. Eliot Engel * ...... 7/2 7/4 Serbia ...... 400.00 ...... 12,285.53 ...... * 4,348.00 ...... 17,033.53 7 /4 7 /6 Kosovo ...... 330.68 ...... * 2,656.92 ...... 2,987.60 7 /5 7 /5 Croatia ...... * 145.00 ...... 145.00 7 /6 7 /8 North Macedonia ...... 434.00 ...... * 1,021.15 ...... 1,455.15 Jason Steinbaum ...... 7/2 7/4 Serbia ...... 400.00 ...... 4,387.13 ...... 4,787.13 7 /4 7 /6 Kosovo ...... 330.68 ...... 330.68 7 /6 7 /8 North Macedonia ...... 434.00 ...... 434.00 Zach Silberman ...... 7/2 7 /4 Serbia ...... 400.00 ...... 4,698.03 ...... 5,098.03 7 /4 7 /6 Kosovo ...... 330.68 ...... 330.68 7 /6 7 /8 North Macedonia ...... 434.00 ...... 434.00 Raven Bellamy ...... 7/2 7/4 Serbia ...... 400.00 ...... 3,751.03 ...... 4,151.03 7 /4 7 /6 Kosovo ...... 330.68 ...... 330.68 7 /6 7 /8 North Macedonia ...... 434.00 ...... 434.00 Hon. Vicente Gonzalez ** ...... 7/26 8/3 Iceland ...... ** ...... ** ...... ** ...... ** 7/26 8/3 Norway ...... ** ...... ** ...... ** ...... ** 7/26 8/3 Sweden ...... ** ...... ** ...... ** ...... ** 7/26 8/3 Finland ...... ** ...... ** ...... ** ...... ** 7/26 8/3 United Kingdom ...... ** ...... ** ...... ** ...... ** Hon. Greg Pence ** ...... 7/26 8/3 Iceland ...... ** ...... ** ...... ** ...... ** 7/26 8/3 Norway ...... ** ...... ** ...... ** ...... ** 7/26 8/3 Sweden ...... ** ...... ** ...... ** ...... ** 7/26 8/3 Finland ...... ** ...... ** ...... ** ...... ** 7/26 8/3 United Kingdom ...... ** ...... ** ...... ** ...... ** Hon. Albio Sires * ...... 7/18 7/21 Argentina ...... 1,060.23 ...... (3) ...... 4,867.40 ...... 5,927.63 7/21 7/22 Chile ...... 370.29 ...... (3) ...... 6,422.34 ...... 6,792.63 Hon. Ted Deutch ...... 7/18 7/21 Argentina ...... 1,060.23 ...... (3) ...... 1,060.23 7/21 7/22 Chile ...... 370.29 ...... (3) ...... 370.29 Hon. Ted Yoho ...... 7/18 7/21 Argentina ...... 1,060.23 ...... (3) ...... 1,060.23 7/21 7/22 Chile ...... 370.29 ...... (3) ...... 370.29 Hon. Joe Wilson ...... 7/18 7/21 Argentina ...... 1,060.23 ...... (3) ...... 1,060.23 7/21 7/22 Chile ...... 370.29 ...... (3) ...... 370.29 Sadaf Khan ...... 7/18 7/21 Argentina ...... 1,060.23 ...... (3) ...... 1,060.23 7/21 7/22 Chile ...... 370.29 ...... (3) ...... 370.29 Alexander Brockwehl ...... 7/18 7/21 Argentina ...... 1,060.23 ...... (3) ...... 1,060.23 7/21 7/22 Chile ...... 370.29 ...... (3) ...... 370.29 Alex Sadler ...... 7/18 7/21 Argentina ...... 1,060.23 ...... (3) ...... 1,060.23 7/21 7/22 Chile ...... 370.29 ...... (3) ...... 370.29 Carlos Monje ...... 7/18 7/21 Argentina ...... 1,060.23 ...... (3) ...... 1,060.23 7/21 7/22 Chile ...... 370.29 ...... (3) ...... 370.29 Mariana Cruz Munoz ...... 7/18 7/21 Argentina ...... 1,060.23 ...... (3) ...... 1,060.23 7/21 7/22 Chile ...... 370.29 ...... (3) ...... 370.29 Hon. Eliot Engel ** ...... 8 /11 8 /18 Ukraine ...... ** ...... ** ...... ** ...... ** 8/11 8/18 Georgia ...... ** ...... ** ...... ** ...... ** Jennifer Hendrixson-White * ...... 7/29 7/31 Fiji ...... 467.42 ...... 10,170.22 ...... * 78.50 ...... 10,716.14 8/1 8 /4 Papua New Guinea ...... 1,011.95 ...... * 2,504.17 ...... 3,516.12 8 /4 8 /6 Solomon Islands ...... 515.18 ...... * 83.84 ...... 599.02 7/31 8/1 Australia ...... 2,924.66 ...... * 641.00 ...... 3,565.66 8 /6 8 /10 Taiwan ...... * 191.34 ...... 191.34 Theresa Lou ...... 7 /29 7 /31 Fiji ...... 455.31 ...... 10,103.63 ...... 10,558.94 8/1 8 /4 Papua New Guinea ...... 1,006.22 ...... 1,006.22 8 /4 8 /6 Solomon Islands ...... 486.00 ...... 486.00 7/31 8/1 Australia ...... 223.73 ...... 223.73 8 /7 8 /9 Taiwan ...... 543.00 ...... 543.00 Bryan Burack ...... 7/29 7/31 Fiji ...... 468.31 ...... 10,595.53 ...... 11,063.84 7/31 8/1 Australia ...... 126.73 ...... 126.73 8/1 8 /4 Papua New Guinea ...... 1,013.22 ...... 1,013.22 8 /4 8 /6 Solomon Islands ...... 504.00 ...... 504.00 8 /6 8 /10 Taiwan ...... 772.09 ...... 772.09 Tim Mulvey * ...... 7/28 7/30 South Korea ...... 690.18 ...... 4,415.90 ...... * 612.46 ...... 5,718.54 7/30 8/1 Vietnam ...... 607.00 ...... * 346.00 ...... 953.00 8 /1 8 /3 Cambodia ...... 623.00 ...... * 116.33 ...... 739.33 John Stapleton ...... 7/28 7/30 South Korea ...... 690.18 ...... 4,415.90 ...... 5,106.08 7/30 8/1 Vietnam ...... 607.00 ...... 607.00 8 /1 8 /3 Cambodia ...... 623.00 ...... 623.00 Corey Holmes ...... 8/4 8 /7 Cote d’Ivoire ...... 900.00 ...... 4,896.33 ...... 5,796.33 Katy Crosby * ...... 8 /5 8/8 Ukraine ...... 899.13 ...... 3,556.10 ...... 3,681.48 ...... 8,136.71 8 /8 8 /10 Bosnia ...... 394.30 ...... * 422.89 ...... 817.29 8/10 8/14 Georgia ...... 717.52 ...... * 853.66 ...... 1,571.18 8/14 8/16 Turkey ...... 817.02 ...... 817.02 Jaclyn Cahan ...... 8/5 8/8 Ukraine ...... 899.13 ...... 5,292.53 ...... 6,181.66 8 /8 8 /10 Bosnia ...... 394.40 ...... 394.40 8/10 8/14 Georgia ...... 707.52 ...... 707.52 8/14 8/16 Turkey ...... 817.02 ...... 817.02 Michael Matlaga ...... 8/5 8 /8 Ukraine ...... 899.13 ...... 4,541.53 ...... 5,440.66 8 /8 8 /10 Bosnia ...... 394.40 ...... 394.40 8/10 8/14 Georgia ...... 717.52 ...... 717.52 8/14 8/16 Turkey ...... 817.02 ...... 817.02 Grant Mullins ...... 8/5 8 /8 Ukraine ...... 850.13 ...... 1,769.63 ...... 2,619.76 Katherine Curtis ...... 8/5 8/8 Ukraine ...... 899.13 ...... 5,008.63 ...... 5,907.76 8 /8 8 /10 Bosnia ...... 394.40 ...... 394.40 8/10 8/14 Georgia ...... 717.52 ...... 717.52 8/14 8/16 Turkey ...... 817.02 ...... 817.02 Sajit Gandhi * ...... 8/19 8/25 India ...... 1,804.35 ...... 9,055.23 ...... * 655.00 ...... 11,514.58 James Walsh ...... 8/19 8/25 India ...... 1,824.35 ...... 9,054.73 ...... 10,879.08 Eric Jacobstein * ...... 8 /12 8 /14 St. Lucia ...... 748.00 ...... 1,667.73 ...... * 1,671.00 ...... 4,086.73 8/14 8/15 Barbados ...... 334.31 ...... * 49.28 ...... 383.59 8/15 8/17 Guyana ...... 296.00 ...... * 718.00 ...... 1,014.00 Evan Bursey ...... 8 /12 8 /14 St. Lucia ...... 748.00 ...... 1,753.03 ...... 2,501.03 8/14 8/15 Barbados ...... 334.31 ...... 334.31 8/15 8/17 Guyana ...... 296.00 ...... 296.00 Rachel Levitan ...... 8/20 8/23 Ghana ...... 958.14 ...... 2,976.33 ...... 3,934.47 8/23 8/27 Cote d’Ivoire ...... 1,078.54 ...... * 1,692.69 ...... 2,771.23 Taylor Redick ...... 8/20 8/23 Ghana ...... 958.14 ...... 2,976.33 ...... 3,934.47

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

8/23 8/27 Cote d’Ivoire ...... 1,078.54 ...... 1,078.54 Meghan Gallagher ...... 8/20 8/23 Ghana ...... 954.49 ...... 2,976.33 ...... 3,930.82 8/23 8/27 Cote d’Ivoire ...... 1,075.70 ...... 1,075.70 Jacqueline Ramos * ...... 8/18 8/24 United Kingdom ...... 2,182.00 ...... 2,209.73 ...... * 1,150.00 ...... 5,541.73 8/18 8/24 Ireland ...... 381.03 ...... * ...... 381.03 Peter Billerbeck * ...... 9 /2 9/4 Algeria ...... 452.55 ...... 4,449.43 ...... * 34.00 ...... 4,935.43 9 /4 9 /7 Tunisia ...... 672.34 ...... * 140.28 ...... 812.62 Gabriella Zach ...... 9/2 9/4 Algeria ...... 390.40 ...... 4,743.93 ...... 5,134.33 9 /4 9 /7 Tunisia ...... 602.34 ...... 602.34 Committee total: ...... 106,214.16 ...... 180,821.43 ...... 94,677.75 ...... 381,713.23 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. * Indicated Delegation costs. ** Indicates a cancelled mission. HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL, Jan. 24, 2019.

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

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

Hon. Karen Bass * ...... 9/30 10 /1 Germany ...... 284.62 ...... (3) ...... * 924.21 ...... 1,208.83 10/1 10/3 Djibouti ...... 762.00 ...... * 817.30 ...... 1,579.30 10/3 10/4 Niger ...... 358.00 ...... * 208.00 ...... 566.00 10/4 10/5 Burkina Faso ...... 233.00 ...... * 1,345.10 ...... 1,578.10 Janette Yarwood ...... 9 /30 10 /1 Germany ...... 284.62 ...... (3) ...... 284.62 10/1 10/3 Djibouti ...... 762.00 ...... 762.00 10/3 10/4 Niger ...... 358.00 ...... 358.00 10/4 10/5 Burkina Faso ...... 233.00 ...... 233.00 Hon. Ilhan Omar ...... 9/30 10/1 Germany ...... 284.62 ...... (3) ...... 284.62 10/1 10/3 Djibouti ...... 762.00 ...... 762.00 10/3 10/4 Niger ...... 358.00 ...... 358.00 10/4 10/5 Burkina Faso ...... 233.00 ...... 233.00 Hon. James Sensenbrenner ** ...... ** ** Germany ...... 163.46 ...... ** ...... ** ...... 163.46 Meghan Gallagher ...... 9/30 10/1 Germany ...... 284.62 ...... (3) ...... 284.62 10/1 10/3 Djibouti ...... 762.00 ...... 762.00 10/3 10/4 Niger ...... 358.00 ...... 358.00 10/4 10/5 Burkina Faso ...... 233.00 ...... 233.00 Corey Holmes ...... 9/30 10/1 Germnay ...... 284.62 ...... (3) ...... 284.62 10/1 10/3 Djibouti ...... 762.00 ...... 762.00 10/3 10/4 Niger ...... 358.00 ...... 358.00 10/4 10/5 Burkina Faso ...... 233.00 ...... 233.00 Hon. Ami Bera * ...... 9/29 9/30 Philippines ...... 925.00 ...... 14,102.23 ...... * 1,175.90 ...... 16,203.13 9/30 10/2 Malaysia ...... 522.50 ...... * 311.42 ...... 833.92 10/2 10/5 Singapore ...... 699.00 ...... * 1,037.00 ...... 1,736.00 Nikole Burroughs ...... 9 /29 9 /30 Philippines ...... 925.00 ...... 10,736.33 ...... 11,661.33 9/30 10/2 Malaysia ...... 522.50 ...... 522.50 10/2 10/5 Singapore ...... 699.00 ...... 699.00 Chad Obermiller ...... 9/29 9/30 Philippines ...... 925.00 ...... 10,736.33 ...... 11,661.33 9/30 10/2 Malaysia ...... 522.50 ...... 522.50 10/2 10/5 Singapore ...... 699.00 ...... 699.00 Hon. William Keating * ...... 9 /30 10 /4 Portugal ...... 2,130.00 ...... 7,180.73 ...... * 1,746.00 ...... 11,056.73 ** ** Azores...... ** ...... ** ...... ** ...... ** Hon. David Cicilline ...... 9/30 10/4 Portugal ...... 2,130.00 ...... 2,916.73 ...... 5,046.73 ** ** Azores...... ** ...... ** ...... ** Hon. Juan Vargas ...... 9/30 10 /4 Portugal ...... 2,130.00 ...... 4,697.93 ...... 6,827.93 ** ** Azores...... ** ...... ** ...... ** Gabrielle Gould ...... 9/30 10/4 Portugal ...... 2,130.00 ...... 2,364.03 ...... 4,494.03 ** ** Azores...... ** ...... ** ...... ** Hon. Gregory Meeks ...... 9/30 10/1 The Bahamas ...... 431.72 ...... 1,254.23 ...... 1,685.95 Hon. Abigail Spanberger ...... 10 /3 10 /4 Afghanistan ...... 66.00 ...... 12,266.03 ...... 12,332.03 10/4 10/6 Jordan ...... 704.01 ...... 704.01 Janice Kaguyutan ...... 10/6 10/9 Colombia ...... 983.00 ...... 2,641.00 ...... 3,624.00 10/9 10/10 Curacao ...... 300.00 ...... 300.00 10/10 10/12 Trinidad and Tobago ...... 754.00 ...... 754.00 Sajit Gandhi * ...... 10 /9 10 /12 Pakistan ...... 447.00 ...... 9,292.45 ...... * 509.72 ...... 10,249.17 Theresa Lou ...... 10 /9 10 /12 Pakistan ...... 452.00 ...... 9,362.45 ...... 9,814.45 Mariana Cruz Munoz * ...... 11 /4 11 /6 Guatemala ...... 460.10 ...... 999.03 ...... * 105.00 ...... 1,564.13 11/6 11/10 Mexico ...... 1,260.00 ...... 1,260.00 Alex Sadler ...... 11/4 11/6 Guatemala ...... 460.10 ...... 999.03 ...... 1,459.13 11/6 11/10 Mexico ...... 1,260.00 ...... 1,260.00 Lesley Warner * ...... 11 /2 11 /10 Sudan ...... 1,422.50 ...... 8,365.38 ...... * 390.00 ...... 10,177.88 Taylor Redick ...... 11/2 11/10 Sudan ...... 1,422.50 ...... 8,365.38 ...... 9,787.88 John Stapleton ...... 11 /2 11 /10 Sudan ...... 1,422.50 ...... 8,365.38 ...... 9,787.88 Hon. John Curtis ...... 11/22 11 /23 Kuwait ...... 423.18 ...... (3) ...... 423.18 11/23 11/25 Afghanistan ...... 121.00 ...... 121.00 11/25 11/26 Belgium ...... 338.08 ...... 338.08 Hon. Ted Deutch * ...... 11/22 11/25 Bahrain ...... 2,038.77 ...... 11,929.15 ...... * 218.28 ...... 14,186.20 Casey Kustin * ...... 11/22 11/25 Bahrain ...... 1,202.39 ...... 11,586.15 ...... 12,788.54 Hon. Joe Wilson ...... 11 /22 11 /25 Bahrain ...... 2,038.77 ...... 11,587.95 ...... 13,626.72 Gabriella Zach * ...... 11/22 11/25 Bahrain ...... 1,202.39 ...... 11,587.95 ...... 12,790.34 Hon. David Cicilline * ...... 12 /23 12 /24 Kuwait ...... 422.00 ...... (3) ...... * 1,997.00 ...... 2,419.00 Hon. David Cicilline *** ...... 12/24 12/25 Bahrain ...... *** ...... *** ...... *** Hon. David Cicilline * ...... 12 /25 12 /25 Qatar ...... 322.84 ...... 171.02 ...... 493.86 Hon. David Cicilline * ...... 12 /25 12 /27 Italy ...... 549.50 ...... 171.02 ...... 720.52 Hon. Lee Zeldin ...... 12/23 12/24 Kuwait ...... 422.00 ...... (3) ...... 422.00 12/24 12/25 Bahrain ...... *** ...... *** ...... *** 12/25 12/25 Qatar ...... 322.84 ...... 322.84 Hon. Lee Zeldin ...... 12/27 12/27 Italy ...... 549.50 ...... 549.50 Hon. Brian Fitzpatrick ...... 12 /23 12/24 Kuwait ...... 422.00 ...... (3) ...... 422.00 12/24 12/25 Bahrain ...... *** ...... *** ...... *** 12/25 12/25 Qatar ...... 322.84 ...... 322.84 12/27 12/27 Italy ...... 549.50 ...... 549.50 Hon. Susan Wild ...... 12 /23 12/24 Kuwait ...... 423.00 ...... (3) ...... 423.00 12/24 12/25 Bahrain ...... *** ...... *** ...... *** 12/25 12/25 Qatar ...... 322.84 ...... 322.84 12/25 12/27 Italy ...... 599.12 ...... 599.12

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

Hon. Dean Phillips ...... 12/23 12 /24 Kuwait ...... 423.00 ...... (3) ...... 423.00 12/24 12/25 Bahrain ...... *** ...... *** ...... *** 12/25 12/25 Qatar ...... 322.84 ...... 322.84 12/25 12/27 Italy ...... 599.12 ...... 599.12 Jaclyn Cahan ...... 12/23 12 /24 Kuwait ...... 423.00 ...... (3) ...... 423.00 12/24 12/25 Bahrain ...... *** ...... *** ...... *** 12/25 12/25 Qatar ...... 322.84 ...... 322.84 12/25 12/27 Italy ...... 549.50 ...... 549.50 Matt Finkel ** ...... ** ** Italy ...... 435.50 ...... ** ...... ** ...... 435.50 Hon. Albio Sires ** ...... ** ** Guyana ...... 202.00 ...... ** ...... ** ...... 202.00 Hon. Gregory Meeks ** ...... ** ** Guyana ...... 202.00 ...... ** ...... ** ...... 202.00 Alexander Brockwehl ** ...... ** ** Guyana ...... 202.00 ...... ** ...... ** ...... 202.00 Mariana Cruz Munoz ** ...... ** ** Guyana ...... 202.00 ...... ** ...... ** ...... 202.00 Jennifer Hendrixson-White * ...... 12/14 12 /16 Hong Kong ...... 958.41 ...... 1,735.85 ...... * 1,770.70 ...... 4,464.96 Theresa Lou ...... 12 /14 12/16 Hong Kong ...... 955.41 ...... 1,735.85 ...... 2,691.26 Bryan Burack ...... 12/14 12 /16 Hong Kong ...... 967.41 ...... 1,735.85 ...... 2,703.26 Committee total ...... 54,514.08 ...... 166,543.42 ...... 12,897.67 ...... 233,955.17 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. * Indicates Delegation costs. ** Indiciates a cancelled mission. *** Missing expense reporting from Post. HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL, Jan. 31, 2020.

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

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

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊ 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. JERROLD NADLER, Jan. 22, 2020.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN OCT. 1 AND DEC. 31, 2019

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

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊ 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. PETER A. DeFAZIO, Jan. 31, 2020.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN OCT. 1 AND DEC. 31, 2019

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

Hon. Mark Takano ...... 11/30 12/1 Ireland ...... 282.20 ...... 90.61 ...... 372.81 Hon. Connor Lamb ...... 11/30 12/1 Ireland ...... 282.20 ...... 90.61 ...... 372.81 Hon. Colin Allred ...... 11/30 12 /1 Ireland ...... 282.20 ...... 90.61 ...... 372.81 Hon. Lauren Underwood ...... 11/30 12/1 Ireland ...... 282.20 ...... 90.61 ...... 372.81 Raymond Kelley ...... 11 /30 12 /1 Ireland ...... 282.20 ...... 90.61 ...... 372.81 Matt Reel ...... 11 /30 12/1 Ireland ...... 282.20 ...... 90.61 ...... 372.81 Elizabeth Austin-Mackenzie ...... 11 /30 12/1 Ireland ...... 282.20 ...... 90.61 ...... 372.81 Julie Turner ...... 11 /30 12 /1 Ireland ...... 282.20 ...... 90.61 ...... 372.81 Christine Hill ...... 11/30 12/1 Ireland ...... 282.20 ...... 90.61 ...... 372.81 Miguel Salazar ...... 11 /30 12/1 Ireland ...... 282.20 ...... 90.61 ...... 372.81 Committee total ...... 2,822.00 ...... 906.10 ...... 3,728.10 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. MARK TAKANO, Jan. 21, 2020.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JULY 1 AND SEPT. 30, 2019

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

Hon. Schiff ...... 6/27 7/3 Europe ...... 2,431.02 ...... 7,522.09 ...... 9,953.11 Hon. Sewell ...... 6/27 7/3 Europe ...... 1,211.36 ...... 12,531.43 ...... 13,742.79 Hon. Heck ...... 6/27 7/3 Europe ...... 2,431.03 ...... 6,362.09 ...... 8,793.12 Hon. Maloney ...... 6/27 7/3 Europe ...... 2,431.03 ...... 6,518.49 ...... 8,949.52

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

Timothy Bergreen ...... 6/27 7/3 Europe ...... 2,352.56 ...... 6,311.03 ...... 8,663.59 Thomas Eager ...... 6 /27 7 /3 Europe ...... 2,352.56 ...... 6,311.03 ...... 8,663.65 Linda Cohen ...... 6/27 7/4 Africa ...... 1,357.78 ...... 15,986.94 ...... 136.42 ...... 17,481.14 George Pappas ...... 6/27 7/4 Africa ...... 954.69 ...... 15,986.91 ...... 136.42 ...... 17,078.02 Hon. Swalwell ...... 7/27 8/2 Europe ...... 1,669.87 ...... 11,236.66 ...... 12,906.53 Kathy Suber ...... 7/27 8/2 Europe ...... 1,868.87 ...... 4,153.83 ...... 6,022.70 Carly Blake ...... 7 /27 8 /4 Asia ...... 2,367.40 ...... 13,382.00 ...... 285.26 ...... 16,034.66 Abigail Grace ...... 7/27 8/6 Asia ...... 2,628.89 ...... 15,488.93 ...... 285.27 ...... 18,403.09 Marissa Skaggs ...... 7 /27 8 /6 Asia ...... 2,628.89 ...... 15,488.93 ...... 285.27 ...... 18,403.09 William Flanigan ...... 7/27 8/6 Asia ...... 2,628.89 ...... 15,488.93 ...... 285.27 ...... 18,403.09 Hon. Himes ...... 7/26 8/1 South America ...... 914.27 ...... 3,830.36 ...... 4,744.63 Hon. Maloney ...... 7/26 8/1 South America ...... 914.27 ...... 3,699.52 ...... 4,613.79 Thomas Eager ...... 7 /26 8 /1 South America ...... 914.27 ...... 9,666.33 ...... 10,580.60 Lucian Sikorskyj ...... 7/26 8/1 South America ...... 914.27 ...... 9,666.33 ...... 10,580.60 Wells Bennett ...... 7/27 8/7 Africa ...... 2,558.06 ...... 10,756.93 ...... 13,314.99 Meghan Green ...... 7/27 8/7 Africa ...... 2,558.06 ...... 10,756.93 ...... 13,314.99 Kathy Suber ...... 8/1 8/10 Asia ...... 2,717.30 ...... 11,543.24 ...... 648.99 ...... 14,909.53 Kimberlee Kerr ...... 8/1 8/10 Asia ...... 2,182.30 ...... 11,543.24 ...... 648.99 ...... 14,374.53 Aaron Thurman ...... 8/4 8/11 Africa ...... 1,718.52 ...... 14,071.48 ...... 411.49 ...... 16,201.49 William Evans ...... 8/4 8/11 Africa ...... 1,718.52 ...... 14,071.49 ...... 411.49 ...... 16,201.50 Conrad Stosz ...... 8/4 8/11 Africa ...... 1,718.52 ...... 14,071.49 ...... 411.51 ...... 16,201.52 Laura Casulli ...... 8/4 8/11 Africa ...... 1,718.52 ...... 8,473.86 ...... 411.51 ...... 10,603.89 Hon. Wenstrup ...... 8/4 8/12 Oceania ...... 1,803.00 ...... 21,713.33 ...... 428.00 ...... 23,944.33 Stephen Keith ...... 8/4 8/12 Oceania ...... 1,803.00 ...... 8,515.33 ...... 428.00 ...... 10,746.33 Carly Blake ...... 8 /4 8/12 Oceania ...... 1,803.00 ...... 8,268.53 ...... 429.00 ...... 10,500.53 Hon. Nunes ...... 8 /5 8/18 Europe ...... 3,085.61 ...... 16,842.66 ...... 743.48 ...... 20,671.75 Allen Souza ...... 8/5 8 /13 Europe ...... 2,214.99 ...... 14,439.13 ...... 1,442.68 ...... 18,096.80 George Pappas ...... 8/5 8 /18 Europe ...... 2,796.66 ...... 13,595.13 ...... 1,776.50 ...... 18,168.29 Maher Bitar ...... 8/5 8 /13 Europe ...... 2,215.00 ...... 14,439.13 ...... 1,442.69 ...... 18,096.82 Raffaela Wakeman ...... 8/5 8/18 Europe ...... 2,802.99 ...... 14,439.13 ...... 1,776.51 ...... 19,018.63 Hon. Quigley ...... 8/10 8/16 Europe ...... 776.01 ...... 16,281.63 ...... 365.91 ...... 17,423.55 Linda Cohen ...... 8/10 8/16 Europe ...... 776.00 ...... 9,735.63 ...... 365.90 ...... 10,877.53 Diana Pilipenko ...... 8/10 8/16 Europe ...... 776.00 ...... 9,735.63 ...... 365.85 ...... 10,877.48 Laura Casulli ...... 8/10 8/16 Europe ...... 776.00 ...... 5,798.63 ...... 365.94 ...... 6,940.57 Hon. Stewart ...... 8/11 8/19 Europe ...... 1,783.39 ...... 16,866.53 ...... 354.32 ...... 19,004.24 Lisa Major ...... 8/11 8/16 Europe ...... 1,217.70 ...... 9,637.63 ...... 303.52 ...... 11,138.85 Steve Keith ...... 8/14 8/19 Europe ...... 1,111.68 ...... 8,821.13 ...... 50.81 ...... 9,983.62 Lucian Sikorskyj ...... 8/11 8/19 Europe ...... 1,783.38 ...... 6,078.03 ...... 354.33 ...... 8,215.74 Kris Breaux ...... 8 /11 8 /19 Europe ...... 1,783.38 ...... 6,078.03 ...... 354.34 ...... 8,215.75 Hon. Crawford ...... 8/5 8/13 Europe ...... 2,334.32 ...... 12,875.41 ...... 1,442.69 ...... 16,652.41 Amanda Rogers-Thorpe ...... 8/19 8/24 Asia ...... 1,778.98 ...... 16,204.53 ...... 1,002.99 ...... 18,986.50 Nicolas Mitchel ...... 8/19 8/24 Asia ...... 1,778.98 ...... 16,204.53 ...... 1,003.00 ...... 18,986.51 Hon. Conaway ...... 8/29 9/5 Asia ...... 2,467.51 ...... 6,409.93 ...... 8,877.44 Andrew House ...... 8/29 9/5 Asia ...... 2,467.51 ...... 7,605.93 ...... 10,073.44 Meghan Green ...... 8/29 9/5 Asia ...... 2,467.51 ...... 8,159.73 ...... 10,627.24 Abigail Grace ...... 8/29 9/5 Asia ...... 1,990.07 ...... 7,366.43 ...... 9,356.50 Amanda Rogers Thorpe ...... 6 /27 7 /4 Africa ...... 232.00 ...... 54.65 ...... 286.65 Committee total ...... 94,686.39 ...... 551,066.93 ...... 19,154.35 ...... 664,907.67 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. * In accordance with title 22, United States Code, Section 1754(b)(2), information as would identify the foreign countries in which Committee Members and staff have traveled is omitted. HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF, Jan. 22, 2020.

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

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

Kristine A. Roth ...... 11/19 11/23 France ...... 2,031.00 ...... 1,218.55 ...... 3,249.55 Jared A. Hermann ...... 11 /19 11 /23 France ...... 2,031.00 ...... 1,218.55 ...... 3,249.55 12/7 12/10 France ...... 992.00 ...... 1,217.85 ...... 2,209.85 Chia J. Chang ...... 11/26 12/10 France ...... 822.00 ...... 608.05 ...... 1,430.05 Jeffrey S. Arbeit ...... 12/5 12/10 France ...... 822.00 ...... 1,217.85 ...... 2,039.85 Committee total ...... 6,698.00 ...... 5,480.85 ...... 12,178.85 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. h HON. RICHARD E. NEAL, Jan. 23, 2020.

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, tions of an action on nomination, a dis- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON ETC. continuation of service in acting role, a va- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS cancy, and a designation of acting officer, Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of communications were taken from the pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3349(a); Public Law 105- committees were delivered to the Clerk Speaker’s table and referred as follows: 277, 151(b); (112 Stat. 2681-614); to the Com- mittee on Oversight and Reform. for printing and reference to the proper 3758. A letter from the Board Secretary, Board of Governors, U.S. Postal Service, 3760. A letter from the General Counsel, Of- calendar, as follows: transmitting the Service’s report on postal fice of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Ms. SCANLON: Committee on Rules. House officers and employees who received total Executive Office of The President, transmit- Resolution 844. Resolution providing for con- compensation in calendar year 2019, pursuant ting a notification of an action on nomina- sideration of the bill (H.R. 2546) to designate to 39 U.S.C. 3686(c); Public Law 109-435, Sec. tion, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3349(a); Public Law 506; (120 Stat. 3236); to the Committee on certain lands in the State of Colorado as 105-277, 151(b); (112 Stat. 2681-614); to the Oversight and Reform. components of the National Wilderness Pres- 3759. A letter from the Associate General Committee on Oversight and Reform. ervation System, and for other purposes; Counsel for General Law, Federal Emergency providing for consideration of the joint reso- Management Agency, Department of Home- lution (H.J. Res. 79) removing the deadline land Security, transmitting two notifica- for the ratification of the equal rights

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Referred to the House Calendar. tion transparency, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways f and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS and Means, Education and Labor, and Trans- determined by the Speaker, in each case for portation and Infrastructure, for a period to consideration of such provisions as fall with- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in the jurisdiction of the committee con- bills and resolutions of the following in each case for consideration of such provi- cerned. titles were introduced and severally re- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the By Ms. NORTON: ferred, as follows: committee concerned. H.R. 5834. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- By Mr. PANETTA (for himself, Mr. By Mrs. LESKO (for herself, Mrs. MUR- enue Code of 1986 to require the disclosure of REED, and Mr. HIGGINS of New York): PHY of Florida, Mr. KATKO, and Mr. notifications of intent to operate under sec- H.R. 5821. A bill to amend title XVIII of the VAN DREW): tion 501(c)(4); to the Committee on Ways and Social Security Act to establish hospice pro- H.R. 5827. A bill to exempt certain trav- Means. gram survey and enforcement procedures elers from certain requirements of the REAL By Mr. O’HALLERAN (for himself and under the Medicare program, and for other ID Act of 2005 for purposes of boarding a fed- Mr. STEWART): purposes; to the Committee on Ways and erally regulated commercial aircraft, and for H.R. 5835. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Means, and in addition to the Committee on other purposes; to the Committee on Home- Standards Act of 1938 to exempt certain em- Energy and Commerce, for a period to be land Security, and in addition to the Com- ployees engaged in outdoor recreational out- subsequently determined by the Speaker, in mittee on Oversight and Reform, for a period fitting or guiding services from minimum each case for consideration of such provi- to be subsequently determined by the Speak- wage and maximum hours requirements; to sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the er, in each case for consideration of such pro- the Committee on Education and Labor. committee concerned. visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the By Mrs. WAGNER: H.R. 5836. A bill to direct the Attorney By Ms. TITUS: committee concerned. General to prioritize the investigation and H.R. 5822. A bill to amend the Homeland By Mrs. LESKO (for herself, Ms. prosecution of Federal firearms offenses, and Security Act of 2002 to establish an acquisi- TORRES SMALL of New Mexico, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the tion professional career program, and for Mrs. HARTZLER): H.R. 5828. A bill to support remediation of Judiciary. other purposes; to the Committee on Home- illicit cross-border tunnels, and for other By Mrs. WAGNER (for herself and Mr. land Security. purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Se- JEFFRIES): By Mr. RICHMOND (for himself, Mr. curity. H.R. 5837. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- KATKO, Mr. KILMER, Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. By Mr. WALTZ (for himself, Ms. enue Code of 1986 to permit treatment of RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. THOMPSON of HOULAHAN, Mr. PANETTA, and Mr. child care payments as elective deferrals for Mississippi, Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, BACON): purposes of employer matching contribu- Ms. SLOTKIN, Mr. ROSE of New York, H.R. 5829. A bill to require in-State tuition tions, and for other purposes; to the Com- Mr. PAYNE, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, for certain Americorps volunteers, and for mittee on Ways and Means. Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. CLEAVER, Ms. other purposes; to the Committee on Edu- By Ms. WILSON of Florida: UNDERWOOD, and Ms. TITUS): cation and Labor, and in addition to the H.R. 5838. A bill to amend the Family and H.R. 5823. A bill to establish a program to Committee on Ways and Means, for a period Medical Leave Act of 1993 and title 5, United make grants to States to address cybersecu- to be subsequently determined by the Speak- States Code, to allow employees to take, as rity risks and cybersecurity threats to infor- er, in each case for consideration of such pro- additional leave, parental involvement leave mation systems of State, local, Tribal, or visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the to participate in or attend their children’s territorial governments, and for other pur- committee concerned. and grandchildren’s educational and extra- poses; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- By Ms. CLARKE of New York (for her- curricular activities, and for other purposes; rity. self, Mr. MALINOWSKI, Mr. SHERMAN, to the Committee on Education and Labor, By Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mex- Mr. GALLAGHER, and Mr. BANKS): and in addition to the Committees on Over- ico (for herself and Ms. SLOTKIN): H.R. 5830. A bill to protect American work- sight and Reform, and House Administra- H.R. 5824. A bill to require reporting re- ers and enterprises from Chinese and other tion, for a period to be subsequently deter- garding accreditation of basic training pro- foreign efforts to extraterritorially censor mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- grams of the Department of Homeland Secu- free speech and inhibit lawful advocacy, and sideration of such provisions as fall within rity, and for other purposes; to the Com- for other purposes; to the Committee on the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. mittee on Homeland Security, and in addi- Education and Labor, and in addition to the By Mr. YOUNG (for himself and Mr. tion to the Committee on the Judiciary, for Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period CASE): a period to be subsequently determined by to be subsequently determined by the Speak- H.R. 5839. A bill to amend title 54, United the Speaker, in each case for consideration er, in each case for consideration of such pro- States Code, to authorize the provision of of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the technical assistance under the Preserve tion of the committee concerned. committee concerned. America Program and to direct the Sec- By Mr. NEAL: By Ms. FOXX of North Carolina (for retary of the Interior to enter into partner- H.R. 5825. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- herself, Mr. GAETZ, Mr. BANKS, Mr. ships with communities adjacent to units of enue Code of 1986 to provide for reporting by FORTENBERRY, Mr. GUEST, Mr. the National Park System to leverage local certain investors with respect to certain RESCHENTHALER, Mr. MEADOWS, Mr. cultural heritage tourism assets; to the Com- specified medical care providers; to the Com- GIANFORTE, Mr. FLORES, Mr. mittee on Natural Resources. mittee on Ways and Means. ARRINGTON, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. DUN- By Mr. RASKIN: By Mr. NEAL (for himself, Mr. BRADY, CAN, Mr. ABRAHAM, Mr. HICE of Geor- H. Res. 842. A resolution requiring an af- Mr. SUOZZI, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. HOLD- gia, Mr. WILLIAMS, Mr. JOYCE of firmative vote of a majority of the Members ING, Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania, Mr. Pennsylvania, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. MAR- present and voting, a quorum being present, ESTES, Mr. THOMPSON of California, SHALL, Mr. WESTERMAN, Mr. CLINE, on final passage of House Joint Resolution Mr. BEYER, Ms. SHALALA, Mr. Mr. LAMALFA, Mr. ADERHOLT, Mr. 79; to the Committee on Rules. MORELLE, Mr. LARSON of Con- OLSON, Mr. NORMAN, and Mr. WAT- By Mr. WITTMAN (for himself, Mr. necticut, Ms. SCHRIER, Mr. SCHNEI- KINS): WESTERMAN, and Mr. PAPPAS): DER, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, H.R. 5831. A bill to restrict the availability H. Res. 843. A resolution recognizing the Mr. EVANS, Mr. LEWIS, Mr. HIGGINS of of Federal funds to organizations associated 50th anniversary of the American Traffic New York, Mr. NUNES, Mr. SMITH of with the abortion industry; to the Com- Safety Services Association, the inter- Nebraska, Mr. FERGUSON, Mr. mittee on Foreign Affairs. national organization for the roadway safety WENSTRUP, Mr. RICE of South Caro- By Mr. KATKO (for himself, Mr. BRIN- infrastructure industry, celebrating its mile- lina, Mrs. WALORSKI, Mr. DISI, and Mr. UPTON): stones and achievements, and its efforts on SCHWEIKERT, Mr. REED, Mr. H.R. 5832. A bill to direct the Secretary of saving lives and reducing injuries on United ARRINGTON, Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. the Army and the Director of the Office of States roadways; to the Committee on BUCHANAN, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsyl- Management and Budget to issue regulations Transportation and Infrastructure. vania, Mr. KILDEE, and Mr. SMITH of and submit a report to Congress on cost-ben- f Missouri): efit ratios, and for other purposes; to the H.R. 5826. A bill to amend title XXVII of Committee on Transportation and Infra- CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY the Public Health Service Act, the Employee structure. STATEMENT Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the By Mr. LATTA: Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and title XI of H.R. 5833. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of the Social Security Act to prevent certain Social Security Act to permit the use of cer- the Rules of the House of Representa- cases of out-of-network surprise medical tain psychological evaluation via telehealth tives, the following statements are sub- bills, strengthen health care consumer pro- for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation mitted regarding the specific powers

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By Ms. TITUS: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2482: Ms. UNDERWOOD and Mr. HAS- H.R. 5822. Congress has the power to enact this legis- TINGS. Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: clause 18 of H.R. 2491: Mr. LEWIS. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2662: Mr. RUSH, Ms. ESHOO, Mrs. section 8 of article I of the Constitution. Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- BEATTY, and Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Penn- By Mr. O’HALLERAN: tion sylvania. H.R. 5835. By Mr. RICHMOND: H.R. 2711: Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN and Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 5823. MCCOLLUM. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2772: Ms. STEVENS. -Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2775: Mr. SUOZZI. By Mrs. WAGNER: Article I, section 8 H.R. 2818: Mr. COHEN. H.R. 5836. By Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mex- H.R. 2850: Ms. GARCIA of Texas, Mr. SUOZZI, Congress has the power to enact this legis- ico: Mr. CARTWRIGHT, and Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 5824. H.R. 2867: Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ and Mr. SAR- Clause 18 of Section 8 of Article I of the Congress has the power to enact this legis- BANES. Constitution lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2891: Mrs. AXNE. By Mrs. WAGNER: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the U.S. H.R. 2912: Mr. CLEAVER and Ms. DELAURO. H.R. 5837. Constitution H.R. 2931: Mr. BEYER. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. NEAL: H.R. 3000: Mr. LAMBORN. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3107: Mr. COLE and Ms. PORTER. H.R. 5825. Clause 1 of Section 8 of Article I of the H.R. 3119: Mr. POCAN. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Constitution H.R. 3293: Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3332: Mr. SCHNEIDER. The Congress enacts this bill pursuant to By Ms. WILSON of Florida: H.R. 5838. H.R. 3334: Mr. COX of California. Clause 7 of Article 1 of the United States H.R. 3425: Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Constitution. Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3582: Mr. BEYER. By Mr. NEAL: H.R. 3711: Mr. HASTINGS and Mr. DOGGETT. H.R. 5826. Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of the United States. H.R. 3749: Mr. JOYCE of Ohio. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3760: Mrs. BEATTY. By Mr. YOUNG: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3799: Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. H.R. 5839. The Congress enacts this bill pursuant to H.R. 3801: Mr. KHANNA. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Clause 7 of Article 1 of the United States H.R. 3814: Mr. BYRNE. lation pursuant to the following: Constitution. H.R. 3964: Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia. By Mrs. LESKO: Article I, Section 8, the Necessary and H.R. 4069: Mr. CLINE and Mrs. LESKO. H.R. 5827. Proper Clause H.R. 4100: Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina. Congress has the power to enact this legis- f H.R. 4249: Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4326: Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. JOHN- Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18—To make all ADDITIONAL SPONSORS SON of Georgia, Ms. DEAN, and Mrs. LURIA. Laws which shall be necessary and proper for H.R. 4364: Mr. KENNEDY. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 4397: Mr. DELGADO. carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- were added to public bills and resolu- ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- H.R. 4482: Mr. HAGEDORN. stitution in the Government of the United tions, as follows: H.R. 4483: Mr. NORMAN. H.R. 4540: Mrs. FLETCHER, Mr. THOMPSON of States or in any Department or Officer H.R. 618: Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia. Mississippi, Ms. CRAIG, Mr. DELGADO, Mrs. thereof. H.R. 763: Ms. SCANLON. NAPOLITANO, Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Ms. By Mrs. LESKO: H.R. 906: Mr. FOSTER, Mr. PHILLIPS, Mr. HAALAND, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. H.R. 5828. TURNER, and Mr. WATKINS. NEGUSE, and Mrs. MCBATH. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 991: Mr. BEYER. H.R. 4623: Mr. HIMES. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1049: Ms. TITUS, Mr. YOUNG, Mr. SHIM- H.R. 4674: Ms. KELLY of Illinois. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18—To make all KUS, and Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas. H.R. 4687: Mr. HARDER of California and Mr. Laws which shall be necessary and proper for H.R. 1062: Mr. CRENSHAW. HIGGINS of Louisiana. carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- H.R. 1133: Mr. LYNCH. H.R. 4697: Ms. SPEIER, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- H.R. 1228: Mrs. MCBATH. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mrs. TORRES stitution in the Government of the United H.R. 1255: Ms. SPANBERGER. of California, Mr. RUSH, Mr. TED LIEU of States or in any Department or Officer H.R. 1266: Mr. TRONE and Mr. TED LIEU of California, Mr. CISNEROS, and Mr. GARCI´A of California. thereof. Illinois. By Mr. WALTZ: H.R. 1349: Mrs. WALORSKI and Mr. KELLY of H.R. 4708: Ms. SPEIER, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. H.R. 5829. Pennsylvania. LOWENTHAL, Mr. CISNEROS, Mrs. TORRES of Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1367: Mr. TED LIEU of California. California, Mr. TED LIEU of California, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1400: Mr. ROUDA. GARCI´A of Illinois, Ms. BARRAGA´ N, Mr. RUSH, Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Con- H.R. 1407: Mr. HIMES and Mrs. NAPOLITANO. and Mr. SCHIFF. stitution of the United States of America H.R. 1434: Mr. SMUCKER and Mr. PENCE. H.R. 4709: Ms. SPEIER, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. By Ms. CLARKE of New York: H.R. 1592: Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania. LOWENTHAL, Mr. CISNEROS, Mrs. TORRES of H.R. 5830 H.R. 1597: Ms. ESCOBAR, Mrs. LAWRENCE, California, Mr. TED LIEU of California, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, GARCI´A of Illinois, Ms. BARRAGA´ N, Mr. RUSH, lation pursuant to the following: Mr. WEBSTER of Florida, Mr. SMITH of New and Mr. SCHIFF. Article I, Section 8 Jersey, and Mr. ZELDIN. H.R. 4766: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. By Ms. FOXX of North Carolina: H.R. 1682: Mr. DELGADO. H.R. 4800: Mr. SHIMKUS and Mr. ALLEN. H.R. 5831. H.R. 1695: Ms. PRESSLEY. H.R. 4817: Mr. JOYCE of Ohio. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1715: Mr. HIGGINS of New York. H.R. 4821: Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1733: Mr. LUJA´ N. H.R. 4864: Mr. WALTZ. This bill is enacted pursuant to the power H.R. 1737: Ms. HAALAND. H.R. 4897: Mr. BRINDISI. granted to Congress under Article I, Section H.R. 1749: Mr. SWALWELL of California. H.R. 4914: Mrs. AXNE. 8, Clause 18 of the United States Constitu- H.R. 1802: Mr. PHILLIPS. H.R. 4928: Mr. GALLEGO. tion H.R. 1869: Ms. BARRAGA´ N and Mr. GALLEGO. H.R. 4945: Mr. DELGADO, Ms. KENDRA S. By Mr. KATKO: H.R. 1944: Mr. ROSE of New York. HORN of Oklahoma, and Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of H.R. 5832. H.R. 2031: Ms. KENDRA S. HORN of Okla- Illinois. Congress has the power to enact this legis- homa. H.R. 4974: Ms. BARRAGA´ N and Ms. CLARKE of lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2155: Ms. NORTON. New York. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 and Article I, H.R. 2164: Ms. JUDY CHU of California. H.R. 5036: Ms. GARCIA of Texas and Mr. Section 8, Clause 3. H.R. 2168: Mrs. WAGNER. LAWSON of Florida.

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H.R. 5044: Mr. STAUBER. H.R. 5598: Mrs. BUSTOS, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, H. Res. 797: Mr. THOMPSON of California and H.R. 5050: Mr. CLAY. and Mr. DEFAZIO. Ms. JUDY CHU of California. H.R. 5052: Mr. PHILLIPS and Mr. SWALWELL H.R. 5628: Mr. DUNN. H. Res. 810: Mr. MCCAUL and Mr. THOMPSON of California. H.R. 5642: Mr. SIRES. of Pennsylvania. H.R. 5200: Mrs. AXNE. H.R. 5659: Mr. CUELLAR. H. Res. 822: Ms. JAYAPAL and Mr. TAKANO. H.R. 5306: Mr. KIND. H.R. 5697: Mr. SWALWELL of California. H. Res. 836: Mr. GOHMERT. H.R. 5309: Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, Mr. H.R. 5702: Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina H. Res. 841: Mr. PHILLIPS. JEFFRIES, Mr. BROWN of Maryland, and Ms. and Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia. JACKSON LEE. H.R. 5703: Mr. MOULTON and Mr. f H.R. 5311: Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Penn- KRISHNAMOORTHI. sylvania. H.R. 5707: Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana and Mr. CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIM- H.R. 5350: Mr. TRONE, Mr. GONZALEZ of JOYCE of Ohio. ITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIM- Texas, and Ms. TLAIB. H.R. 5711: Mr. TAKANO, Ms. SA´ NCHEZ, Mrs. ITED TARIFF BENEFITS H.R. 5383: Ms. MCCOLLUM. DAVIS of California, Ms. JUDY CHU of Cali- Under clause 9 of rule XXI, lists or H.R. 5434: Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania, Mr. fornia, Mr. PANETTA, Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. GRIFFITH, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, SHERMAN, Mr. AGUILAR, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. statements on congressional earmarks, and Ms. STEVENS. HUFFMAN, Mr. KHANNA, and Mrs. NAPOLI- limited tax benefits, or limited tariff H.R. 5443: Mr. TONKO and Mr. FITZPATRICK. TANO. benefits were submitted as follows: H.R. 5485: Mr. DEFAZIO. H.R. 5763: Mr. VAN DREW. The amendment to be offered by Rep- H.R. 5491: Mr. TURNER. H.R. 5765: Ms. DELBENE and Mr. resentative DIANA DEGETTE or a designee to H.R. 5522: Mr. PHILLIPS. FITZPATRICK. H.R. 2546, the Protecting America’s Wilder- H.R. 5523: Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. H.R. 5769: Mr. WATKINS, Mr. STEUBE, and ness Act, does not contain any congressional H.R. 5534: Mrs. BUSTOS, Mrs. RODGERS of Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia. earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited Washington, Mr. PAYNE, and Mr. MEEKS. H.R. 5770: Ms. TLAIB and Mr. POCAN. tariff benefits as defined in clause 9 of rule H.R. 5544: Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mr. BACON, H.R. 5793: Mr. STEUBE and Mr. CUELLAR. XXI. Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER, and Mr. WOODALL. H.R. 5814: Ms. NORTON. H.R. 5546: Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. BACON, Ms. H. Res. 134: Mr. STEUBE. f DEAN, Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota, Mr. H. Res. 374: Mr. GAETZ. RICHMOND, and Mr. CICILLINE. H. Res. 531: Mr. RASKIN. DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM H.R. 5549: Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. THOMPSON of H. Res. 672: Mr. VELA. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS California, and Mr. COSTA. H. Res. 701: Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 5554: Mr. LOWENTHAL and Mr. POCAN. H. Res. 735: Mr. NADLER. were deleted from public bills and reso- H.R. 5569: Mrs. TRAHAN. H. Res. 747: Mr. BLUMENAUER. H.R. 5571: Mr. ROUZER. H. Res. 775: Ms. SA´ NCHEZ, Ms. FUDGE, Mrs. lutions, as follows: H.R. 5581: Mr. POCAN and Ms. ESCOBAR. LOWEY, Mr. LAMB, and Mr. PALAZZO. H.R. 51: Mr. VAN DREW.

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Vol. 166 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2020 No. 27 Senate The Senate met at 3 p.m. and was Shenandoah Valley News has blanketed and infrastructure in those counties. called to order by the President pro her close-knit community in southwest Our Governor declared a state of emer- tempore (Mr. GRASSLEY). Iowa for seven decades. gency and mobilized a full-scale re- f Now—get this—at age 100 years sponse for the areas in need. young, Evelyn Birkby—mother, farm- I am particularly grateful to the first PRAYER er’s wife, radio commentator—better responders who have already rescued The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- yet, radio homemaker for KMA Radio— and evacuated many Kentuckians from fered the following prayer: columnist, and author—is now retiring. harm’s way. Their professionalism and Let us pray. Her readers will miss her byline and courage have helped to keep this situa- Eternal God, You store up blessings storytelling. Her neighborly columns tion from becoming even worse. for all who honor You. Lord, if angels about ordinary life in rural America Many roads remain closed and hun- must veil their faces in Your presence, have brought extraordinary joy to gen- dreds of residents are still without run- shouldn’t we mere mortals embrace erations of Iowans. ning water. Worse still, more rain is in reverential awe? I yield the floor. the forecast in the coming days. This crisis, unfortunately, is not over yet. Today, empower our Senators to be f strong and courageous as they make My office stands ready with local, loyalty to You their highest priority. RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME State, and Federal officials to help Smile on them with Your blessings, for families and communities however we The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under can, as Kentuckians endure the re- You are the Author and Finisher of our the previous order, the leadership time maining flooding and begin the recov- salvation. Lord, grant that our law- is reserved. ery process. makers may know what is conducive for Your glory. f IMPEACHMENT TRIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Mr. President, on a totally unrelated Today, we lift our hearts in ceaseless CONCLUSION OF MORNING matter, as the impeachment trial praise to You, our strong deliverer. BUSINESS ended last week, I offered preliminary We pray in Your magnificent Name. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning thanks to a few of the individuals Amen. business is closed. whose outstanding service helped the f f institution fulfill this unique and chal- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE lenging responsibility. EXECUTIVE SESSION Rising to the occasion for just the The President pro tempore led the third time in Senate history, it took Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: herculean efforts from a long list of I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the EXECUTIVE CALENDAR hard-working and dedicated people. So United States of America, and to the Repub- I would like to take a little bit of time lic for which it stands, one nation under God, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the previous order, the Senate will pro- this afternoon to share some Senate ceed to executive session to resume gratitude that too often goes The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. consideration of the following nomina- unexpressed. HAWLEY). The Senator from Iowa. tion, which the clerk will report. After I name some key individuals Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask The senior assistant legislative clerk and offices within the Senate, I will unanimous consent to speak for 1 read the nomination of Andrew Lynn submit a fuller list for the RECORD. minute as in morning business. Brasher, of Alabama, to be United First, thanks to the Sergeant at The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Arms, Mike Stenger, and his entire objection, it is so ordered. Circuit. team, especially the tremendous ef- f forts of our Deputy Sergeant at Arms, RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER Jennifer Hemingway; our protocol ex- TRIBUTE TO EVELYN BIRKBY The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- perts, including Becky Schaaf and Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I pay jority leader is recognized. Carly Flick; Krista Beale and Bob tribute to a remarkable Iowan. She is KENTUCKY FLOODING Shelton of Capitol and Chamber Oper- one of the longest serving newspaper Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, this ations; and, of course, Grace Ridgeway columnists in America. afternoon, my staff and I are con- and her remarkable Capitol Facilities She has an uncommon work ethic, tinuing to monitor widespread flooding team. having never missed a deadline in 70 across Southeastern Kentucky. Heavy Many other offices had to go far years. Her weekly commentary in the rainfall damaged homes, businesses, above and beyond their normal duties:

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Thanks, of course, to the Secretary Andrew Ferguson, my chief counsel, In the Senate Library: Leona Faust, Kara of the Senate, Julie Adams, and all of became a leading expert on every com- Baer, Meghan Dunn, Annelisa Cobleigh. Ra- those vital Senate offices. ponent of impeachment seemingly chel Donelson, Meg Kuhagen, Rachel In particular, I have to single out our overnight and offered invaluable coun- Sharrow, and Jessica Sprigings. Parliamentarians, Elizabeth sel, guidance, and leadership at every In the Office of Captioning Services: San- MacDonough and Leigh Hildebrand, single stage of this process. dra Schumm, Doreen Chendorain, Laurie and Parliamentary Clerk Christy Thanks as well to Robert Karem, my Harris, Brenda Jamerson, and Jennifer Smoilka. Amatos. This expert team of profes- national security adviser, and Jim sionals sacrificed nights, weekends, Neill and Erica Suares; to my commu- In the Office of Official Reporters of De- bates: Dorothy Rull, Susie Nguyen, Patrice and holidays to ensure that this insti- nications director, David Popp and the entire team he oversees, led by Doug Boyd, Mary Carpenter, Octavio Colominas, tution was ready to navigate little- Carole Darche, Diane Dorhamer, Chantal charted waters, follow infrequently Andres, Andrew Quinn, and Scott Geneus, Alice Haddow, Andrea Huston, Cat- used rules, and track with the letter of Sloofman, including Dylan Vorbach, alina Kerr, Julia LaCava, Michele Melhorn, the rules at every turn. We are so and, especially, the crack research Adrian Swann, and Shannon Taylor-Scott, grateful. team of Robert Utsey and David Haupt- and Julia Jones. Many others made huge contribu- mann. In the Office of Printing and Document tions as well: the offices of the Legisla- Thanks to Sarah Fairchild, Alex- Services: Laura Rush and Robert Braggs Ill. tive Clerk, the Official Reporters of De- andra Jenkins, and our operations In the Office of Senate Security: Mike bates, the Journal Clerk, Captioning team of Victoria Mason, Spencer Abra- DiSilvestro and Ronny Howard. Services, the Senate Historian, Senate ham, and Elise Stebick. Thanks to my Kentucky office team, In the Office of Senate Legal Counsel: Pat Security, the Curator’s Office, the Sen- Bryan and Morgan Frankel. ate Library, and the Office of Printing led by Phil Maxson, and my in-State offices, led by Terry Carmack, for con- In the Office of the Sergeant at Arms: Gar- and Document Services. rett Burns, Jeff Kent, Laura Lytle, Mike Thanks also to the Architect of the tinuing their crucial work while Wash- Mastrian, Justin Wilson, Brian Trott, Ter- Capitol’s team for making sure our ington was literally consumed by im- ence Liley, Bob Swanner, Karl Jackson, Mele physical plant was up to snuff, to peachment. Williams, Joan Sartori, Debbie Tyler, Chris Most of all, I need to thank my Chairman ROY BLUNT on the Rules Jordan, Lynden Armstrong, and Brian staff’s fearless leaders, Scott Raab, Committee and their staff, and to the McGinty. deputy chief of staff for Policy; Office of Senate Legal Counsel and the In the Capitol Facilities Office: Monique Stefanie Muchow, my deputy chief of Government Publishing Office. Beckford, James Banavong, Jamie Becker, As I mentioned last week, we are staff for operations, for her enormous Hugh Bennett, James Hardwick, Jim Hoover, Andy Mohammed, Eileen Penot, Carlos hugely grateful to the Capitol Police, efforts day and night; and Sharon Soderstrom, my chief of staff. I rely on Abarca, Leopoldo Aldayuz, Edward Cooper, the Senate pages, and the Chief Justice John Davis, Jonathan Everett, Lawrence of the United States, John Roberts, and Sharon’s wisdom, expertise, and impec- cable judgment every single day. I can- Ford, Steve Hall, Anthony Maree, James his staff. Montgomery, Olga Morales, Ana Orellana, I would like to recognize Erin Sager not thank her enough. Gary Richardson, Thomas Shaw, Misael With that, Mr. President, I ask unan- Vaughn, on the staff of the Democratic Ulloa, Shariff Washington, Lyndon Webb, imous consent that the more com- Leader, Senator SCHUMER, for her Sharif Amirgholi, Kelly Butler, Brenda Byrd, prehensive list of individuals to thank many efforts, and all the offices on Verona Clemmons, Johnny Dixon, Ronald be printed in the RECORD. Gibson, Clydette Greer, Cleveland Johnson, both sides, particularly the staff assist- There being no objection, the mate- Leon Jones, James Kennedy, Christina ants whose days became far busier dur- rial was ordered to be printed in the Mischel, Carlos Perez, Donnie Proctor, ing matters of especially great public RECORD, as follows: Alfredo Romero, Albert Sandidge, James interest. ln addition to the individuals I just named, Shird, Kenneth Vick, Branden Waters, Before I conclude, I need to thank I want to express the Senate’s sincere grati- Dominique Williams, Patrick Williams, Pa- several more players, specifically, on tude to the following individuals for their es- tricia Browne, Nandranie Gourzis, Chris- the Republican side and in my own of- sential contributions to the historic under- topher Hauser, Le’Moine Simpson, Elmer fice. Thanks to Chairman LINDSEY taking of a presidential impeachment trial. Villatoro, and Jermaine Washington. In the Office of the Chief Justice: Jeff GRAHAM’s staff on the Judiciary Com- In the Capitol Operations office: Laverne Minear, George Everly, Megan Braun, and Allen, Tyson Allison, Spencer Barks, Gwen mittee, who poured enormous work Craig Carroll. into this process, particularly Brendan Barnhardt, Dan Benedix, Lauren Cavignano, On the staff of the Senate Judiciary Com- Tyler Chandler, Gail Daniels, Katherine Chestnut and Gabi Michalak; to Chair- mittee: Tim Rodriguez, Watson Homer, Mike Edwards, Michelle Enfiejian, Marcella Fer- man GRASSLEY’s team on Senate Fi- Fragoso, Zach Somers, Elliott Walden, Chris guson, Tom Ford, Wyatt Fulghum, Elizabeth nance and to our Majority Whip, Sen- Ventura, Lindsey Keiser, Raija Churchill, Garcia, Rocketa Gillis, Tony Goldsmith, and Arthur Baker. ator THUNE, and the Whip office. On the staff of the Senate Finance Com- Patrick Green, Ryan Hoban, Denis Houlihan, I am enormously grateful to Laura mittee: Joshua Flynn-Brown, Delisa Randi Hutchinson, Alex Johnson, Della Dove, the Secretary for the Majority, Ragsdale, Taylor Foy, George Hartmann, Jones, Jim Jordan, Jacob Kaufman, Cindy for literally working around the clock and Michel Zon´ a. Kesler, Emily Lamb, Raciee Leake, Shahwan to listen carefully to our Members and On the staff of the Senate Rules Com- Mason, Philip Norton, Mickey Oldaker, Tim- map out the complex strategy for the mittee: Fitzhugh Elder and Rachelle Schroe- othy O’Neill, Jonathan Pacheco, Essence der. Patterson, Patrick Pettey, Julie Pfister, Senate to fulfill our duty. Laura sat on On the staff of the Majority Whip: Nick Megan Sheffield, David Straszheim, Todd the dais for this trial just like her fa- Rossi, Geoff Antell, Jason Van Beek, Daffnei Trautman, German Vasquez, Delta Whitfield, ther Robert Dove before her, who was Riedel, and the entire Whip team. Narcy Bonilla, Dottie Bright, Merriell serving as Senate Parliamentarian in In the Office of the Secretary of the Sen- Briscoe, Ava Burleson, Barbara Callands, 1999. ate: the Assistant Secretary of the Senate, Adrianne Culver, Monica Thomas- Hawkins, Huge thanks to Robert Duncan, the Mary Suit Jones, as well as Dan Schwager, Logan Johnson, Karen Jones, Khavin Kry, Assistant Secretary, and their entirely Rachel Creviston, Sydney Butler, and Tori Mayo, Marcela Samuels, April Foxx- Vanessa VandeHey. stellar Cloakroom team: Chris Tuck, Shird, Tina Stewart, Stella Strozier, Nellie Among the many people it takes to run the Taylor, Lisa Thompson, Rochelle Thorpe, Megan Mercer, Noelle Ringel, Tony Senate floor, Cassandra Byrd, Allys Lasky, and Carol Yearwood. Hanagan, Katherine Foster, Brian Can- Billy Walsh, Megan Pickel, Adam Gottlieb, John Merlino, Mary Anne Clarkson, Sara In the Senate Recording Studio: Jeff field, and Abigail Baker. We very sim- Horne, John Buszinski, Tim Heacock, John ply could not have done this without Schwartzman, and Lindsay Gibmeyer. In the Office of Conservation and Preserva- Judge, Bill Steinhour, Chris Wilde, Scott you. tion: Beverly Adams and Susan Rapuano. Mead, Rob Strickland, John Grutzik, Gregg And last, but certainly not least, I In the Senate Curator’s Office: Melinda Brunclik, Paul Casasco, Blair Cooper, Stew- need to thank my own staff. Working Smith, Sasha Lourie, Megan Hipsley, Jen- art Grace, Jennifer Johnson, Chris Langley,

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They my constituents in Texas who feel bur- Jarrett, Kevin Loftus, Nate Russell, Angelo figured out how to game the patent Skarlatos, Diego Torres, and John Viscardi. dened, confused, and down-right frus- In the Office of the Chief Information Offi- trated by rising costs at the pharmacy. system so that no competition ever cer: Jonathan Braxton, Tiffany Deliberto, One of the reasons why I think that is comes to market, and they remain the David Gately, John Hartsfield, Bill Hill, probably true is that under the Afford- sole provider of this widely used drug. Chris Humphrey, Rudolph Janifer, Katie Mil- able Care Act deductibles have risen Their playbook involves an intricate ler, Eric Quintos, Jack Reynolds, Bryan maze of overlapping patents, which Steward and Tony Williams. and copays have ballooned, such that In the Office of Security and Emergency consumers are now paying more out of make it nearly impossible for a com- Preparedness: Wendy Colmore, Gordon pocket for their prescription drugs petitor to come to market. Liscomb, and Ronda Stewart. than ever before, because from all of Here is the best evidence of that. In the Printing, Graphics and Direct Mail the negotiated deals between the phar- Today there are five companies that Office: Julio Benitez, Shayna Mack, George Thompson, Scott Wilson, John Zupko. maceutical manufacturers and the pre- compete with HUMIRA in Europe, but The Architect of the Capitol, Brett scription pharmacy benefit managers, all are blocked from their competing Blanton and Mark Reed. none of that savings directly goes into drugs being sold here in America until In the Government Publishing Office, Hugh the pocket of the consumer. So with in- 2023. That is as a result of this patent Halpern and his team. creased deductibles and with expanded And last but certainly not least, in my own thicketing gamesmanship. The smart Office of the Majority Leader: Valerie copays, my constituents, and, I dare lawyers at AbbVie have effectively Chicola, Katherine Grayson, Emily Hauck, say, all of our constituents are feeling found loopholes that allow them to cre- and Suzanne Youngblood. more of that coming out of their pock- ate and maintain a monopoly. A great many talented and dedicated pro- et. fessionals went far above and beyond the or- Medications that people have been Unfortunately, this isn’t the only ex- dinary course of their duties to help the U.S. taking for years just keep getting more ample of anticompetitive behavior in Senate complete this unusual but essential and more expensive with no expla- the pharmaceutical industry. A num- constitutional duty. This institution is not nation behind the increase. To me, the ber of my constituents have also told good enough at saying ‘‘thank you,’’ let No. 1 example of that is insulin. I sup- me about their experience with a drug alone after an undertaking of literally his- called Namenda, which is used by pa- toric proportions. We are grateful to all of port the role of our patent system to you for your work—these past days and protect research and development of tients with Alzheimer’s, a devastating every day. lifesaving and innovative drugs, that disease. Like other new drugs, it began Mr. MCCONNELL. I suggest the ab- people get a period of exclusivity—the with an exclusivity period, where they sence of a quorum. companies that bring them into the were the sole provider, but when that The PRESIDING OFFICER. The market—a period of exclusivity so they period was coming to a close, the clerk will call the roll. can recoup their sunk costs and per- drugmaker switched from a twice-daily The bill clerk proceeded to call the haps even make a profit, but there is to a once-daily dose. Believe it or not, roll. just simply no explanation for a drug that triggers a new patent application. Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask like insulin, that has been on the mar- That move itself prevented phar- unanimous consent that the order for ket for so long, for people to see $1,200 macists from being able to switch pa- the quorum call be rescinded. and higher copays, as we heard in the tients to a lower cost generic, even The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Senate Finance Committee hearing. though it is just as effective, so the objection, it is so ordered. A mother talked about her young son company could continue to reap enor- SENATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA who was leaving the nest, so to speak, mous profits basically by just changing Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, the im- but he was unable to meet the $1,200 from twice-a-day to once-a-day appli- peachment process that has consumed copay. He was deferring decisions in his cation. our country over the last several life like buying a house and perhaps The enemy here is not our patent months is finally at an end. Every even getting married because of the system. It is the abuse of the patent Member of this Chamber has spent doz- burden of that copay. We must do bet- system by some pharmaceutical com- ens of hours, if not more, studying the ter, particularly on drugs that have panies—again, not all pharmaceutical precedents, listening to the House been on the market for a long, long managers and the President’s legal time, like insulin, that are so impor- companies—but some in ways that di- team as they presented their argu- tant for treating conditions like diabe- rectly harm the people we represent, ments, including the testimony of 13 tes. the American people. witnesses whose sworn testimony was But perhaps the single most—well, it Earlier this year, I introduced a bill presented during the Senate trial. is really the most common concern I with my friend, the Democratic Sen- In the end, the majority of the Sen- hear about is a drug called HUMIRA, ator from Connecticut, RICHARD ators agreed that President Trump and that is perhaps because it is the BLUMENTHAL, to take aim at some of should be acquitted of the charges most widely prescribed drug in the these corrupt practices. Our bill strikes brought by the House. No matter how world. This drug is a miracle drug, to the delicate balance between pro- each Senator voted or felt about the be sure. It treats arthritis and a num- tecting innovation while increasing end result, I can hope that we would all ber of other immunodeficiency condi- competition, and when it passes, it will agree on one thing, and that is, it is tions, and it has been available for 15 be a win for every American who has time to move forward. years. felt the pain of sticker shock at the Impeachment has paralyzed the work Now, you typically think of an ex- pharmacy. of Congress for far too long, and we pensive drug as being one, as I said, can’t continue to allow the divisions freshly on the market, which has just We know it takes a lot more than and partisan games that are associated completed costly research and develop- good policy to get a bill turned into with it to prevent us from doing the ment, but a drug that has been around law around here. It takes bipartisan- jobs we were sent here to do. We are 9 15 years, can it be still protected by ship. It takes broad consensus support months away from the next election. I those patents, even though it was sup- to get the green light from the appro- think it is somewhere around 267 days, posed to expire years earlier? Well, ap- priate committees and to pass them if I am not mistaken. That is when the parently, it can. through both Houses of the Senate. American people will choose their next Smart lawyers with pharmaceutical Well, you would think a bill like this President and vote on the direction of manufacturers have figured a way to that is bipartisan, has broad support, the country. But until then, our con- impose what is known as patent thick- passed unanimously out of the Judici- stituents expect us to use the remain- ets. In other words, they can request ary Committee, and reduces Federal der of the time we have here to find and get issued so many different pat- spending would be a piece of cake to

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Back in November, I came to new year, and drug prices are already mittee, continues to work to address the floor to ask that this bill be passed on the rise, with an average increase of this health challenge. by unanimous consent—again, since it 6 percent. HUMIRA, which I mentioned The most effective way to prevent had passed unanimously out of the Ju- earlier, has already gone up 7.4 percent. adolescents from facing the harmful diciary Committee, and we had So it is clear to me that this problem consequences of these devices is to stop hotlined the bill to see if there were is not going to go away, and the time them from getting addicted in the first any other objections in the Senate and to act is now. I would encourage the place. A recent survey found that one- found none. Democratic leader to stop blocking the third of underage e-cigarette users Well, in the month that followed, bill that his conference Member Sen- bought them over the internet, where after the senior Senator from New ator BLUMENTHAL of Connecticut and I it is easy to skirt the age require- York objected to passing that bill, I have introduced, so we can address ments. That has to change. It has al- didn’t hear a single word from the Sen- these rising costs and provide some ready changed for tobacco. We just ator who had concerns about it, but much needed relief for our constitu- want to apply the same standard to e- when I came to the floor to ask that ents. cigarettes. the bill be passed again, the senior Sen- My constituents have asked me: I have introduced a bill with the Sen- ator from New York, the Democratic What does Congress intend to do be- ator from California, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, leader, blocked it again. He doesn’t tween now and the election? I usually to protect our children from becoming think it is bad policy. In fact, he ad- mention: Well, we can deal with the addicted to the nicotine produced by e- mitted it is a good bill. He is not ob- prescription drugs, and we can help cigarettes, and I hope we will be able to jecting to it because it is somehow a bring down the out-of-pocket costs. make progress on this legislation soon. partisan bill that hasn’t gone through Hopefully, we can pass a highway infra- As I said, e-cigarettes and tobacco the regular order or would increase the structure bill that we are working on, are on totally different playing fields national debt. As I said, none of these one that passed unanimously out of the when it comes to online purchases. For things are true of this legislation. Environment and Public Works Com- traditional cigarettes, there are clear The only reason the senior Senator mittee under the leadership of Sen- guardrails in place to prevent minors from New York, the Democratic leader, ators Barrasso and Carper, but the from using online purchases to skirt objected to this bill is because he is en- third thing I think we ought to be able the age requirements. At the time of gaging in the kind of politics and to do—and really it is a shame it has delivery, the buyer has to sign and gamesmanship that really gives Wash- taken this long to act—is we need to show an ID proving their age, which ington, DC, a bad name. It is true that take actions to confront the rising just makes sense. You are required to my name, like a third of the Senators’ healthcare risks associated with e- show an ID when you purchase ciga- names, will be on the ballot in Novem- cigarettes. rettes at a gas station or convenience store, and online purchases should be ber, and Senator SCHUMER, apparently, E-CIGARETTES the same, but in the case of e-ciga- is willing to punish his constituents in In December, I visited the University rettes, it is different. Anyone, no mat- New York State by not allowing this of North Texas Health Science Center ter how old or young, can go online and bill to pass because he wants to make in Fort Worth to learn more about the buy e-cigarettes and have them deliv- sure that nobody whose name is on the danger of e-cigarettes, particularly ered to their front door without the ballot, who happens to be a Republican, among adolescents. I heard from a legal requirement of an ID, and you can claim any sort of advantage by get- young Texan named Anna Carey, who better believe that too many young ting a win, legislatively. used to be among the many students at people are taking advantage of that Well, unfortunately, while he is play- her high school using e-cigarettes. Like loophole without really fully under- ing those sort of politics and games, so many young people across the coun- standing the dangers they are sub- his own constituents are being harmed, try, she became addicted. That is the jecting themselves to. and the American people are being de- point. E-cigarettes are not harmless. A recent survey found that about prived of the benefits of this bipartisan They deliver nicotine, which is an ad- one-third of underage e-cigarette users legislation. We saw this mentality dur- dictive drug, into your body, and that bought them online. This legislation ing the President’s impeachment trial is the point of the e-cigarette. would change that. It wouldn’t add ad- too. We saw how the Democratic leader The one advantage it does have over ditional requirements. It would simply staged vote after vote—not because he tobacco is you don’t have to burn it, apply the same requirements for the felt like he had a shot at getting a con- which also produces carcinogenic by- online sale of traditional cigarettes to viction of President Trump and a re- products of combustion, but like so e-cigarettes. moval but strictly to make Senators many people in the country, Anna be- As I said, this bill has broad bipar- whose names were going to be on the came addicted, and it didn’t take her tisan support, as you think it would. ballot in 2020 look bad. He wanted to long to experience severe health con- So I am hopeful we can pass it and get get the best 30-second TV spot he could sequences as a result of the use of this it to the President’s desk soon so we possibly get against all Republican product. can address this wave of addiction Senators running in 2020. The once active 16-year-old became among our young people. He knew he was going to lose on the extremely lethargic and would experi- With impeachment in the rearview main impeachment vote, so he focused ence random and severe chest pain. mirror, I hope the Senate will come to- on the one thing that has eluded him Eventually, she was admitted to Cook gether and cross these critical items for many years, and that is, his aspira- Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth and off of our to-do list. Our constituents, tion to become the next majority lead- diagnosed with chemical-induced pneu- the American people, will benefit. er. Now, in his bid to become the next monia in both her lungs. She said that We have a lot of work to do and a lot majority leader, our colleague from was her wake-up call. Anna quit using of work we can and should get done be- New York is blocking a bill that would e-cigarettes, and I am glad to report tween now and the election in Novem- bring down drug prices not only in the she has made a full recovery. Others ber, so I hope we will be able to make State of Texas but in New York as well have not been so lucky. some progress. and every other State around the coun- She now shares her story in an effort I yield the floor. try. to raise awareness and prevent other I suggest the absence of a quorum. I wonder what the Senator’s con- young people her age from going down The PRESIDING OFFICER. The stituents in New York are telling him the same path, but we can’t let young clerk will call the roll.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:55 Feb 11, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G10FE6.005 S10FEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with SENATE February 10, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S953 The bill clerk proceeded to call the There being no objection, the mate- BUDGET PROPOSAL roll. rial was ordered to be printed in the Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, today Mr. HAWLEY. I ask unanimous con- RECORD, as follows: President Trump unveiled his budget sent that the order for the quorum call The entire Chiefs roster contributed to the proposal for fiscal year 2021. For the be rescinded. Super Bowl victory, including Nick third year in a row, the President’s The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Allegretti, Jackson Barton, Blake Bell, budget puts a magnifying glass on the LANKFORD). Without objection, it is so Bashaud Breeland, Alex Brown, Harrison endemic, pervasive hypocrisy of this ordered. Butker, Morris Claiborne, Frank Clark, administration. Dustin Colquitt, Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, RECOGNIZING THE KANSAS CITY CHIEFS He says one thing in the State of the Cam Erving, Rashad Fenton, Eric Fisher, Union and does the opposite in his Mr. HAWLEY. Mr. President, it is my Kendall Fuller, Mecole Hardman, Demone privilege to rise and congratulate the Harris, Chad Henne, Tyreek Hill, Anthony budget. But the budget is what he does. Kansas City Chiefs on their victory Hitchens, Ryan Hunter, Chris Jones, Travis The State of the Union is just what he over the 49ers in Super Bowl LTV last Kelce, Tanoh Kpassagnon, Darron Lee, Jor- says. So, 1 week removed from the week in Miami, FL. dan Lucas, Patrick Mahomes, Tyrann State of the Union Address, President With their victory, the Chiefs earned Mathieu, LeSean McCoy, Matt Moore, Ben Trump’s budget doublecrosses the their second Super Bowl championship Niemann, Derrick Nnadi, Dorian O’Daniel, American workers and middle-class and their first since 1970. I would just Mike Pennel, Byron Pringle, Reggie families he promised to help in that Ragland, Austin Reiter, Demarcus Robinson, speech. note, as someone who was born just Khalen Saunders, Mitchell Schwartz, An- about 10 years after that first Super thony Sherman, Daniel Sorensen, Terrell Let’s take healthcare. Candidate Bowl, I have literally been waiting my Suggs, Darwin Thompson, Charvarius Ward, Trump promised to protect the social whole life for this, and, man, it is darn Sammy Watkins, Armani Watts, Damien safety net programs like Medicare and good. Williams, Xavier Williams, James Win- Medicaid, unlike other Republicans. This victory was Coach Andy Reid’s chester, Stefen Wisniewski, Andrew Wylie, Once in office, President Trump has 222nd career win and, of course, his and Deon Yelder. proposed cutting—cutting—Medicare first Super Bowl title in his Hall of Punter Dustin Colquitt, the longest and Medicaid every year he sent us a tenured Chief and the team’s nominee for budget. Once again, the President pro- Fame career. Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, earned The Chiefs were led by quarterback his first Super Bowl championship in his 15th posed steep cuts to Medicaid, as well as Patrick Mahomes. If you don’t know season. onerous new qualification require- who Patrick Mahomes is, I don’t know Rookie kick returner Mecole Hardman, ments, policies that would take cov- where you have been for the last couple tight end Travis Kelce, safety Tyrann erage away from millions. of years. Mahomes completed 26 of 42 Mathieu, and right tackle Mitchell Schwartz Medicaid affects poor people, but it passes for 286 yards and 2 touchdowns. were named to the Associated Press All-Pro affects a whole lot of middle class peo- He rushed nine times for 29 yards and team for the 2019 season. ple whose parents are in nursing homes another touchdown, and he was named Mr. HAWLEY. If I could just add a and healthcare facilities. Dramatic the game’s Most Valuable Player. word about the Hunt family, who own cuts to Medicaid hurt large, large num- Mahomes is the youngest player in the Chiefs and have led the Chiefs for bers of Americans, both poor and mid- the history of the NFL to win both the decades now, Lamar Hunt founded the dle class. NFL MVP award and a Super Bowl Chiefs more than six decades ago and On top of that, the budget proposes title. Mahomes’ play in the Super Bowl helped shape the National Football cutting funding for the Department of was the culmination of a historic play- League, including by coining the Health and Human Services by 9 per- off run, full of memorable moments, phrase ‘‘Super Bowl.’’ Those were his cent. That is the Department in charge none more iconic than the ‘‘scamper words. It was his idea. His legacy con- of the coronavirus. He is cutting the down the sideline’’ for a touchdown to tinues today with Clark and Tavia budget. Then, when something bad hap- take the lead against the Tennessee Ti- Hunt, who are remarkable people. pens, he will blame somebody else. tans in the AFC championship game. The entire Hunt family deserves That is his MO. It takes a team to win a Super Bowl, great credit for their unwavering com- The President stood in front of the and everyone on this team did his part. mitment to Kansas City, the State of Nation and promised his administra- Running back Damien Williams had 17 Missouri, and the Chiefs organization, tion would protect Americans with pre- carries for 104 yards and 1 touchdown, which they lead with tremendous poise, existing conditions. It was a lie when plus 4 catches for 29 yards and a touch- tremendous integrity, and tremendous he said it, and his budget makes that down. Tight end Travis Kelce added six honor. very, very clear. If the President’s receptions for 43 yards and one touch- Congratulations to the Kansas City budget became reality, hundreds of bil- down. Wide receiver Tyreek Hill had Chiefs, to their employees, to the hun- lions of dollars would be taken away nine receptions for 105 yards, including dreds of thousands—maybe millions—of from healthcare services, and tens of that crucial 44-yard reception on third loyal fans out there, to Chairman and millions of Americans would see their down with fewer than 7 minutes re- Chief Executive Officer Clark Hunt, to coverage disappear, including millions maining in the fourth quarter. And President Mark Donovan, General with preexisting conditions. wide receiver Sammy Watkins added Manager Brett Veach, Coach Reid, and There is one term that appears no- another five catches for 98 yards. his staff, trainers, and equipment man- where in the President’s budget. It is The defense and special teams did agers, all of whom contributed to this called ‘‘climate change.’’ One of the their part, too. Bashaud Breeland led great victory. They have people all greatest challenges of our time, the No. the Chiefs with seven tackles and one over the world asking ‘‘how ‘bout those 1 threat facing our planet, climate interception. Defensive tackle Chris Chiefs?’’ change is not mentioned once among Jones was a disruptive force, batting Thank you. the hundreds of pages of the Presi- down three passes from 49ers quarter- I yield the floor. dent’s budget, except it does propose back Jimmy Garoppolo. Defensive end I suggest the absence of a quorum. cutting the Environmental Protection Frank Clark sacked Garoppolo on The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Agency by 26 percent—more than a fourth and 10 with fewer than 2 min- clerk will call the roll. quarter. utes remaining to seal the victory— The bill clerk proceeded to call the The Earth is on fire. Antarctica had maybe my favorite play of the game. roll. a 64-degree record temperature this And Harrison Butker was perfect, mak- Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask week. What is the President’s re- ing one field goal and four extra points. unanimous consent that the order for sponse? He douses the fire with the The entire Chiefs roster contributed to the quorum call be rescinded. lighter fluid of weakened pollution reg- this historic victory. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ulations and then proposes cutting the I ask unanimous consent that all of objection, it is so ordered. fire department. their names be listed in the RECORD. RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER He cares about the oil companies. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Lots of those Big Oil wildcatters send objection, it is so ordered. Democratic leader is recognized. him tons of money. He doesn’t care

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Federal disability insurance. Nutrition Founding Fathers were concerned NOMINATION OF ANDREW LYNN BRASHER assistance to hungry families, long on about whistleblowers and protecting Mr. President, now, about the nomi- the President’s chopping block, would them. nation of Mr. Brasher, now that the see another round of severe cuts. This country is being turned inside impeachment trial of the President is Food—food for children. They are poor. out, and too many people are going over, Leader MCCONNELL is wasting no Take it away. Is that what this coun- along. If something is going on that is time getting us back to what seems to try stands for? Is that what our Judeo- wrong in government, don’t we want to be his primary goal: rubberstamping Christian tradition stands for? Abso- encourage government employees to unqualified and extreme judicial nomi- lutely not. Absolutely not. bring that forward? Don’t we? Well, not nations. If you are an American struggling President Trump, because he is the This week the Senate will consider with student loan debt or health prob- government, and what is good for the nomination of Andrew Brasher to lems or housing costs or hunger, the him—or what he thinks is good for the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. President’s budget says you are out of him—he thinks is good for America, Mr. Brasher’s primary qualification to luck. Meanwhile, if you are a million- even when they diverge. sit on the Federal bench seems to be aire or a billionaire or a corporation or So the rights of whistleblowers are the 61⁄2 months—61⁄2 months—he spent a Big Oil wildcatter, the President’s being challenged like never before, cre- on the district court in Alabama. Let budget says you are in luck. ating a chilling effect among those who me repeat that. Senate Republicans in- When it comes to taxes, the Presi- in previous administrations might have stalled Brasher as district court judge dent thinks the tax cuts should be ex- come forward to expose abuses of less than 7 months before moving to tended for an additional 10 years. So, power, waste, and fraud. Whistle- elevate him to an appellate court. I so much for this deficit reduction that blowers save the taxpayers money. have never heard of anything like this. the Republican Party used to stand for. Again, it used to be bipartisan. The The Senate majority is asking us to Now it is clear. A few years after the Senator from Iowa has always been de- promote a candidate for circuit court tax cuts—2 years after them—the def- fending whistleblowers, but all of that judgeship who has less than a year of icit is increasing. It hasn’t produced goes away now that Trump is Presi- experience as a judge. But he is not that dramatic increase in revenues dent. Without the courage of whistle- just unqualified. Maybe they are pro- that everyone talked about. But let’s blowers and the role of inspectors gen- moting him so quickly because they do it for 10 years. No Republican should eral, the American people would never love the fact that his views are so wild- complain to Democrats about deficit have known how the President abused ly out of the mainstream. As Ala- reduction when we are talking about his power in Ukraine. bama’s solicitor general, Brasher things that matter to average middle- Now the President is taking steps to fought against women’s reproductive class people, like Medicare and Med- punish anyone who came forward, out rights, which three-quarters of Ameri- icaid, when the tax cuts are proposed of spite and out of a desire to prevent cans believe in; commonsense gun safe- for 10 years. future whistleblowers from potentially ty laws, which 90 percent of Americans So the budget reveals once again reporting on the President’s mis- believe in; and marriage equality, where President Trump’s priorities conduct. Make no mistake about it, the which the majority of Americans be- truly lie: not with the working Ameri- President is conducting a deliberate lieve in. He employed farfetched legal cans he touts in his speeches but with campaign to intimidate anyone who theories that were overruled by the the ultrarich and the corporate elites might blow the whistle on his conduct courts, including Justice Scalia. Mr. he rewards with his policies. It can’t be or the conduct of those under his direc- Brasher shamefully spent his career de- discarded soon enough. tion. He feels this cannot be tolerated. fending voter suppression efforts. So One more point—I said it the night of So today I sent a letter to all 74 in- less than 1 week after covering up the the President’s State of the Union. I spectors general in the executive President’s attempt to cheat in the said the truth serum will be his budget. branch, requesting that they imme- next election, Senate Republicans are Let’s see if the President, for once, is diately investigate any and all in- moving forward to reward a nominee telling a little bit of the truth. stances of retaliation against anyone who supports voter suppression. Both The budget shows all the rhetoric is who has made or in the future makes actions smack of contempt for the one way, and the actual budget is an- protected disclosures of Presidential democratic process and a blatant dis- other. How long will the American peo- misconduct to Congress or to an in- regard for the franchise of American ple stand for this man’s hypocrisy— spector general. citizens, the thing many of our young blatant? I have never seen it in a Presi- Members of the administration take men and women have died for through- dent—Democrat or Republican—before. an oath to protect and defend the Con- out the century—the right to vote. Mr. Brasher’s nomination to the cir- WHISTLEBLOWERS stitution. Some of them bravely cuit court is another disgrace—an ab- Mr. President, now, on whistle- stepped forward to tell the truth about solute disgrace—to our Federal judici- blowers, in the aftermath of the Presi- the President’s efforts to solicit foreign ary. Every Senator should vote against dent’s impeachment trial, the Presi- interference in the 2020 elections, and it. dent has begun dismissing members of for that, for telling the truth under I yield the floor. the administration who testified in oath—which the President didn’t allow I suggest the absence of a quorum. Congress, including Lieutenant Colonel his allies to do—for these people doing The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Vindman and Ambassador Sondland. their patriotic duty to their country, clerk will call the roll. The President also dismissed LTC Eu- they are being summarily dismissed The senior assistant legislative clerk gene Vindman. This was vindictive, from their jobs by a vindictive Presi- proceeded to call the roll. nasty, typical of President Trump, and dent. Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I ask for no other reason than he was the Our Founders believed that truth was unanimous consent that the order for brother of LTC Alexander Vindman. fundamental to the government and, the quorum call be rescinded. This morning, senior adviser to the indeed, the survival of the Republic. As The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. President Kellyanne Conway said these the President takes steps to punish BOOZMAN). Without objection, it is so were not likely the last of the firings. anyone in his administration who tells ordered. This is a textbook case of witness re- the truth, it is incumbent on the inde- CLOTURE MOTION taliation. Not only is the retaliation pendent watchdogs in our government The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant against Lieutenant Colonel Vindman, to protect whistleblowers like Lieuten- to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the

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Harris Murphy Udall There being no objection, the mate- We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- Hassan Murray Van Hollen rial was ordered to be printed in the ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Heinrich Peters Warner Hirono Reed RECORD, as follows: Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby Whitehouse Jones Rosen move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- Wyden DEFENSE SECURITY Kaine Schumer nation of Andrew Lynn Brasher, of Alabama, COOPERATION AGENCY, to be United States Circuit Judge for the NOT VOTING—13 Arlington, VA. Eleventh Circuit. Bennet Klobuchar Scott (FL) Hon. JAMES E. RISCH, Mitch McConnell, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Cramer Markey Toomey Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, Thom Tillis, John Thune, Mike Crapo, Graham Paul Warren U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. Mike Rounds, Steve Daines, Kevin Hoeven Sanders DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Pursuant to the re- Cramer, Richard Burr, John Cornyn, Kennedy Schatz porting requirements of Section 36(b)(1) of Shelley Moore Capito, Todd Young, The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, John Boozman, David Perdue, James E. vote, the yeas are 46, the nays are 41. we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. Risch, Lindsey Graham, Roger F. 20–02 concerning the Navy’s proposed Let- Wicker. The motion is agreed to. ter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Govern- The majority leader. The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- ment of Australia for defense articles and ORDER OF BUSINESS services estimated to cost $990 million. After imous consent, the mandatory quorum this letter is delivered to your office, we plan call has been waived. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that notwith- to issue a news release to notify the public of The question is, Is it the sense of the standing rule XXII, at 2:15 tomorrow, this proposed sale. Senate that debate on the nomination Sincerely, all postcloture time on the Brasher of Andrew Lynn Brasher, of Alabama, CHARLES W. HOOPER, nomination be considered expired. I to be United States Circuit Judge for Lieutenant General, USA, Director. further ask that if the nomination is the Eleventh Circuit, shall be brought Enclosures. confirmed, the motion to reconsider be to a close? TRANSMITTAL NO. 20–02 considered made and laid upon the The yeas and nays are mandatory Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of table and the President be immediately under the rule. Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the notified of the Senate’s action. Finally, Arms Export Control Act, as amended The clerk will call the roll. I ask that following disposition of the (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of The legislative clerk called the roll. Brasher nomination, the Senate vote Australia. Mr. THUNE. The following Senators on cloture motions with respect to the (ii) Total Estimated Value: are necessarily absent: the Senator Kindred, Schelp, Kness, and Halpern Major Defense Equipment* $690 million. from North Dakota (Mr. CRAMER), the Other $300 million. nominations, and if cloture is invoked Total $990 million. Senator from South Carolina (Mr. GRA- on any of these nominations, the con- (iii) Description and Quantity or Quan- HAM), the Senator from North Dakota firmation votes occur on Wednesday, tities of Articles or Services under Consider- (Mr. HOEVEN), the Senator from Lou- February 12, at a time to be deter- ation for Purchase: isiana (Mr. KENNEDY), the Senator from mined by the majority leader in con- Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Up to two hundred (200) AGM–158C, Long Kentucky (Mr. PAUL), the Senator from sultation with the Democratic leader. Florida (Mr. SCOTT), and the Senator Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASMs). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Up to eleven (11) ATM–158C LRASMs Te- from Pennsylvania (Mr. TOOMEY). objection? lemetry Variant (Inert). Further, if present and voting, the Without objection, it is so ordered. Non-MDE: Also included are DATM–158C Senator from North Dakota (Mr. LRASM, Captive Air Training Missiles f HOEVEN) would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ (CATM–158C LRASM), containers, support Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the LEGISLATIVE SESSION and test equipment, publications and tech- Senator from Colorado (Mr. BENNET), nical documentation, personnel training and the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. KLO- training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor representatives technical assist- BUCHAR), the Senator from Massachu- MORNING BUSINESS ance, engineering and logistics support serv- setts (Mr. MARKEY), the Senator from Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ices, and other related elements of logistics Vermont (Mr. SANDERS), the Senator ask unanimous consent that the Sen- support. from Hawaii (Mr. SCHATZ), and the Sen- ate proceed to legislative session for a (iv) Military Department: Navy (AT–P– ator from Massachusetts (Ms. WARREN) period of morning business, with Sen- ANT). are necessarily absent. ators permitted to speak therein for up (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there to 10 minutes each. (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Of- fered, or Agreed to be Paid: None. any other Senators in the Chamber de- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained siring to vote? objection, it is so ordered. in the Defense Article or Defense Services The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 46, f Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex. nays 41, as follows: (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: [Rollcall Vote No. 35 Ex.] ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION February 7, 2020. Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, section * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms YEAS—46 Export Control Act. 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act Alexander Ernst Portman POLICY JUSTIFICATION Barrasso Fischer Risch requires that Congress receive prior no- Australia—Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles Blackburn Gardner Roberts tification of certain proposed arms (LRASMs) Blunt Grassley Romney sales as defined by that statute. Upon Boozman Hawley Rounds such notification, the Congress has 30 The Government of Australia has re- Braun Hyde-Smith Rubio quested to buy up to two hundred (200) AGM– Burr Inhofe Sasse calendar days during which the sale 158C, Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles Capito Johnson Scott (SC) may be reviewed. The provision stipu- Cassidy Lankford (LRASMs); and up to eleven (11) ATM–158C Shelby Collins Lee lates that, in the Senate, the notifica- LRASM Telemetry Variant (Inert). Also in- Sullivan Cornyn Loeffler tion of proposed sales shall be sent to cluded are DATM–158C LRASM, Captive Air Thune Cotton McConnell Training Missiles (CATM–158C LRASM), con- Tillis the chairman of the Senate Foreign Crapo McSally Relations Committee. tainers, support and test equipment, publica- Cruz Moran Wicker Young In keeping with the committee’s in- tions and technical documentation, per- Daines Murkowski sonnel training and training equipment, U.S. Enzi Perdue tention to see that relevant informa- Government and contractor representatives NAYS—41 tion is available to the full Senate, I technical assistance, engineering and logis- ask unanimous consent to have printed Baldwin Brown Carper tics support services, and other related ele- Blumenthal Cantwell Casey in the RECORD the notifications which ments of logistics support. The total esti- Booker Cardin Coons have been received. If the cover letter mated cost is $990 million.

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The provision stipu- port, engineering and logistics support serv- bility in the region. lates that, in the Senate, the notifica- ices; warranty services; Systems and Inte- Australia intends to use the missiles on its tion of proposed sales shall be sent to gration Checkout (SICO); field office sup- F–18 aircraft and will provide enhanced capa- the chairman of the Senate Foreign port; and other related elements of logistics bilities in defense of critical sea-lanes. The Relations Committee. and program support. proposed sale of the missiles and support will In keeping with the committee’s in- (iv) Military Department: Army (IN–B– increase the Australian Navy’s maritime tention to see that relevant informa- UAP) and Air Force (IN–D–YAC). partnership potential and align its capabili- (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None. ties with existing regional baselines. This is tion is available to the full Senate, I (vi) Sales Commission. Fee. etc., Paid, Of- Australia’s first purchase of the missiles. ask unanimous consent to have printed fered, or Agreed to be Paid: None. Australia will not have any difficulty ab- in the RECORD the notifications which (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained sorbing these weapons into its armed forces. have been received. If the cover letter in the Defense Article or Defense Services The proposed sale of this equipment and references a classified annex, then such Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex. support will not alter the basic military bal- annex is available to all Senators in (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: ance in the region. February 7, 2020. the office of the Foreign Relations *As defined in Section 47(6) of the The prime contractor will be Lockheed Committee, room SD–423. Martin, Orlando, Florida. There are no Arms Export Control Act. There being no objection, the mate- known offset agreements proposed in connec- POLICY JUSTIFICATION rial was ordered to be printed in the tion with this potential sale. India—Integrated Air Defense Weapon Sys- Implementation of this proposed sale will RECORD, as follows: tem (IADWS) and Related Equipment and require annual trips to Australia involving DEFENSE SECURITY Support U.S. Government and contractor representa- COOPERATION AGENCY, The Government of India has requested to tives for technical reviews, support, and Arlington, VA. buy an Integrated Air Defense Weapon Sys- oversight for approximately five years. Hon. JAMES E. RISCH, tem (IADWS) comprised of: five (5) AN/MPQ– There will be no adverse impact on U.S. de- Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, 64Fl Sentinel radar systems; one hundred fense readiness as a result of this proposed U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. eighteen (118) AMRAAM AIM–120C–7/C–8 mis- sale. DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Pursuant to the re- siles; three (3) AMRAAM Guidance Sections; porting requirements of Section 36(b)(1) of TRANSMITTAL NO. 20–02 four (4) AMRAAM Control Sections; and one the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of hundred thirty-four (134) Stinger FIM–92L we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the missiles. Also included are thirty-two (32) 19–55, concerning the Army’s proposed Let- Arms Export Control Act M4A1 rifles; forty thousand three hundred ter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Govern- twenty (40,320) M855 5.56mm cartridges; Fire Annex Item No. vii ment of India for defense articles and serv- Distribution Centers (FDC); Handheld Re- (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: ices estimated to cost $1.867 billion. After mote Terminals; Electrical Optical/Infrared 1. The AGM–158C, Long Range Anti-Ship this letter is delivered to your office, we plan (EO/IR) Sensor Systems; AMRAAM Non-De- Missile (LRASM) system is classified SE- to issue a news release to notify the public of velopmental Item-Airborne Instrumentation CRET. The LRASM is a non-nuclear tactical this proposed sale. Units (NDI–AIU); Multi-spectral Targeting weapon system. It provides a day, night, and Sincerely, System–Model A (MTS–A); Canister Launch- adverse weather, standoff air-to-surface ca- CHARLES W. HOOPER, ers (CN); High Mobility Launchers (HML); pability and is an effective Anti-Surface Lieutenant General, USA, Warfare missile. The LRASM incorporates Dual Mount Stinger (DMS) Air Defense Sys- Director. tems; Vehicle Mounted Stinger Rapid Ranger components, software, and technical design Enclosures. Air Defense Systems; communications equip- information that are considered sensitive. TRANSMITTAL NO. 19–55 The following components being conveyed by ment; tool kits; test equipment; range and Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of the proposed sale that are considered sen- test programs; support equipment; prime Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the sitive include: movers; generators; technical documenta- Arms Export Control Act, as amended a. RF Seeker. tion; computer based training equipment; b. GPS/INS System. (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of training equipment; training towers; ammu- c. Datalink. India. nition storage; training and maintenance fa- d. Warhead. (ii) Total Estimated Value: cilities; infrastructure improvements; U.S. e. IR Seeker. Major Defense Equipment* $ 0.492 billion. Government and contractor technical sup- 2. These elements are essential to the abil- Other $ 1.375 billion. port, engineering and logistics support serv- ity of the LRASM missile to selectively en- Total $ 1.867 billion. ices; warranty services; Systems and Inte- gage hostile targets under a wide range of (iii) Description and Quantity or Quan- gration Checkout (SICO); field office sup- operations, tactical and environmental con- tities of Articles or Services under Consider- port; and other related elements of logistics ditions. ation for Purchase: India has requested a and program support. The total estimated 3. If a technologically advanced adversary possible sale of an Integrated Air Defense cost is $1.867 billion. were to obtain knowledge of the specific Weapon System comprised of: This proposed sale will support the foreign hardware and software elements, the infor- Major Defense Equipment (MDE): policy and national security of the United mation could be used to develop counter- Five (5) AN/MPQ–64Fl Sentinel Radar Sys- States by helping to strengthen the U.S.-In- measures, which might reduce weapon sys- tems. dian strategic relationship and to improve One hundred eighteen (118) AMRAAM AIM– tem effectiveness or be used in the develop- the security of a major defensive partner, 120C–7/C–8 Missiles. ment of a system with similar or advanced which continues to be an important force for Three (3) AMRAAM Guidance Sections. capabilities. political stability, peace, and economic Four (4) AMRAAM Control Sections. 4. A determination has been made that progress in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia One hundred thirty-four (134) Stinger FIM– Australia can provide substantially the same region. 92L Missiles. degree of protection for the sensitive tech- India intends to use these defense articles Non-MDE: Also included are thirty-two (32) nology being released as the U.S. Govern- and services to modernize its armed forces, M4A1 rifles; forty thousand three hundred ment. This proposed sale is necessary to fur- and to expand its existing air defense archi- twenty (40,320) M855 5.56mm cartridges; Fire ther the U.S. foreign policy and national se- tecture to counter threats posed by air at- Distribution Centers (FDC); Handheld Re- curity objectives outlined in the Policy Jus- tack. This will contribute to India’s military mote Terminals; Electrical Optical/Infrared tification. goal to update its capability while further (EO/IR) Sensor Systems; AMRAAM Non-De- 5. All defense articles and services listed on enhancing greater interoperability between velopmental Item-Airborne Instrumentation this transmittal have been authorized for re- India, the U.S., and other allies. India will Units (NDI–AIU); Multi-spectral Targeting lease and export to the Government of Aus- have no difficulty absorbing these systems System-Model A (MTS–A); Canister Launch- tralia. into its armed forces. ers (CN); High Mobility Launchers (HML); The proposed sale of this equipment and f Dual Mount Stinger (DMS) Air Defense Sys- support will not alter the basic military bal- ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION tems; Vehicle Mounted Stinger Rapid Ranger ance in the region. Air Defense Systems; communications equip- The principal contractors involved in this Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, section ment; tool kits; test equipment; range and program are The Raytheon Corporation and 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act test programs; support equipment; prime Kongsberg Defense and Aerospace. There are

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The AN/AAS–52 and AN/AAS–44C(V) been impeached with no underlying require 60 U.S. Government or contractor Multi-Spectral Targeting System–A (MTS– crime, no defense counsel, and not a representatives to travel to India for a pe- A) is a multi-use infrared (IR), electro opti- single Republican vote. It was purely riod of six weeks (non-concurrent). Activi- cal (EO), and laser detecting ranging-track- partisan and totally political. ties will include de-processing/fielding, train- ing set originally developed and produced for The House overstepped its authority. ing, and technical/logistics support. use by airborne platforms. This advanced EO The Senate, however, according to the There will be no adverse impact on U.S. de- and IR system provides long-range surveil- Constitution, has the final word. The fense readiness as a result of this proposed lance, target acquisition, target tracking, Senate followed the law. The Senate sale. range finding, and laser designation. It has held a fair trial. We used the bipartisan been adapted for towers, aerostats, and TRANSMITTAL NO. 19–55 Clinton trial format. These rules en- Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of ground based applications. 7. The AIM–120C–7/C–8 Advanced Medium sured both sides full and equal time. Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Let’s not forget: In the House, the Arms Export Control Act Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) is a su- personic, aerial intercept, guided missile fea- President’s rights were ignored. He had Annex Item No. vii turing digital technology and micro-minia- no voice, no due process, no defense. (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: ture solid-state electronics that is also able The Senate allowed the President to 1. The Integrated Air Defense Weapon Sys- to operate as a ground-based air defense mis- defend himself, and his defense team tem (IADWS) is a System of Systems (SOS) sile capable in all-weather against multiple consisting of the National Advanced Surface- presented a fact-based case. White targets in a sophisticated electronic attack House lawyers detailed the President’s to-Air Missile System (NASAMS), a Very resistance to electronic countermeasure, and Short Range Air Defense (VSHORAD) capa- interception of high- and low-flying maneu- legitimate, long-held concerns over bility consisting of the Stinger FIM–92 Re- vering targets. The AIM–120C–8 is a form, fit, Ukraine corruption. The President’s programmable Micro-Processor (RMP) Block function refresh of the AIM–120C–7 and is the legal team made a strong case against I missile, and small arms. The IADWS is de- next generation to be produced. the House impeachment articles. signed for mid-range air defense and can be 8. The VSHORAD system consists of the House managers, meanwhile, failed deployed to engage fixed wing and rotary four Dual Mount Stinger (DMS) systems, two to prove their case. Rather than focus wing aircraft, cruise missiles, and unmanned Rapid Ranger (RR) Stinger Mobile Inte- on facts, they appeared to be playing to aerial vehicles (UAVs). The IADWS is not a grated Defense Systems, and the Stinger 92L Program of Record (POR) for the U.S. De- the cameras. Incredibly, House man- Reprogrammable Micro-Processor (RMP) agers attacked the Senate jury, accus- partment of Defense, but the SOS architec- Block I missile. ture does consist of four PORs: The U.S. 9. The Stinger 92L Reprogrammable Micro- ing Republicans of ‘‘corruption’’ and Army’s AN/MPQ–64 Sentinel radar, the U.S. Processor (RMP) Block I missile is an infra- ‘‘cover-up.’’ House managers played for Army’s FIM–92L Stinger Missile, U.S. Air red homing surface-to-air missile that can be time, repeating speeches, demanding Force’s Multi-Spectral Targeting System-A adapted to fire from a wide variety of ground more witnesses we didn’t need. In re- (MTS-A), and the U.S. Air Force’s AIM–120 vehicles. ality, it was a weak case. There were Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile 10. The DMS System provides a man-trans- no offenses that rose to the Constitu- (AMRAAM). The NASAMS is comprised of portable pedestal system that can be used U.S. and Norwegian manufactured compo- tion’s requirement of ‘‘Treason, Brib- day or night in any environment. The DMS ery, or other high Crimes and Mis- nents. Norwegian components will be pro- fires two Stinger missiles, and includes fully cured by the Raytheon Company. Norwegian integrated day/night sights with optical demeanors.’’ involvement will be managed by Raytheon zoom capability. Included as part of the DMS The House process was one-sided using export authorizations received from is a ruggedized tablet from which video out- from the start. For political purposes, the U.S. Department of State. put from the visible band day-sight, IR scene Speaker PELOSI rushed the impeach- 2. The NASAMS Fire Unit (FU) consists of from the night-sight, and target cueing data ment vote by Christmas, claiming ur- one fire distribution center (FDC), one AN/ are integrated. Slew-to-cue- information pro- gency. Then her sense of urgency dis- MPQ–64Fl surveillance, acquisition, and vides guidance to the gunner for target selec- appeared. She proceeded to delay the tracking radar, 3 truck-mounted Canister tion. The OMS can interface with the Senate trial for 4 weeks. The Speaker Launchers (LCHR) and the High Mobility NASAMS FDC for Target Designation and waited 33 days to send us the Articles Launcher (HML) with 6 AMRAAM missiles Target Engagement Authorization as well as each, and one truck-mounted Electrical Op- autonomous operation. of Impeachment. This begs the ques- tical/Infrared (EO/IR) Sensor System, the 11. The Rapid Ranger (RR) consists of a tion: Why delay the removal of a Presi- MTS-A, for visual target identification and High Mobility Vehicle operated by a crew of dent the Democrats in the House claim raid size assessment. three. The RR is integrated by Raytheon is ‘‘dangerous’’? 3. The command and control entity, FDC, with two Stinger Vehicle Universal Launch- Still, the Speaker insisted this spec- is the major operator interface in NASAMS. ers (SVULs), a Fire Control System (FCS), tacle was ‘‘solemn,’’ even prayerful. It provides all command and control and a Command, Control and Communica- Then came her strangely irreverent functionality necessary to effectively con- tions (C3) System. The RR can interface with signing ceremony. Nothing says solemn duct Air Defense missions, both in a stand- NASAMS FDC for Target Designation and alone (autonomous) configuration as well as like souvenir signing pens. Target Engagement Authorization as well as The bottom line is: Partisan im- in a netted configuration integrated to other autonomous operation. units. The FDC interfaces and controls the 12. This sale is necessary in furtherance of peachment is poison—poison—for our MPQ–64Fl Sentinel radar, the MTS-A EO/IR the U.S. foreign policy and national security democracy. Senate acquittal is the Sensor and the Canister and High Mobility- objectives outlined in the Policy Justifica- antidote. Impeachment has hurt and Launchers. In addition, it interfaces and tion. Moreover, the benefits to be derived divided this country. It has also de- sends commands to any connected Very from this sale, as outlined in the Policy Jus- layed important work on behalf of the Short Range Air Defense (VSHORAD) Sting- tification, outweigh the potential damage American people. Congress needs to er platforms. The FDC also interfaces (voice that could result if the sensitive technology now come together and move forward. and data) to the national command and con- were revealed to unauthorized persons. Look at the incredible results we are trol structure. 13. All defense articles and services listed 4. The AN/MPQ–64Fl Sentinel Radar is the in this transmittal have been authorized for already seeing under this President. organic mobile Air Defense acquisition and release and export to the Government of Thanks to tax and regulatory relief, tracking sensor for the United States Army. India. our economy is booming. American Sentinel provides persistent air surveillance f workers are winning. and fire control quality data through com- We are seeing record job growth: 7 mand and control systems to defeat Un- IMPEACHMENT million new jobs, 500,000 new manufac- manned Aerial System (UAS), cruise mis- Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I turing jobs, and 50-year-low unemploy- siles, and fixed-wind and rotary-wing aircraft come to the floor today following Sen- ment. Middle-class and blue-collar threats. 5. The purpose of the Canister Launcher ate acquittal in the impeachment trial wages are rising. Household wealth is (LCHR) and the High Mobility Launcher of President Trump. soaring. Consumer confidence is at (HML) is to transport, aim, and fire the After a 2-week trial, the U.S. Senate record highs. Add to that the Presi- AMRAAM missiles. Under the remote con- has delivered impartial justice. Make dent’s America-first trade deals. The

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Presidential clashes with highly qualified Federal judges. Above disruptive punishment of decapitating Congress are not just routine but are all, we are keeping the country safe one branch of our government. At the baked into our constitutional DNA. and secure. President Trump has com- constitutional convention, the Found- The separation of powers painstakingly pletely rebuilt our military. ers rejected vague, standard-less terms negotiated by our Founders is work- Yet partisan impeachment has like ‘‘malpractice,’’ ‘‘neglect of duty,’’ ing—and that is a positive thing. The blocked progress. Congress has learned and ‘‘maladministration.’’ James Madi- Framers designed tension between the its lesson: Impeachment, if it is to ever son, the father of our Constitution, ob- coequal executive and legislative happen again, must be bipartisan, fair, jected that vague terms would be branches of our government. Congress and rare. Senate acquittal is the final ‘‘equivalent to a tenure during the often wants access to everyone and ev- judgment. pleasure of the Senate.’’ Madison’s erything in the executive branch. The Now, we are back to work for the view prevailed, and the framers settled executive branch, in contrast, has le- American people. We are looking for- on ‘‘treason, bribery, or other high gitimate grounds to prevent certain ad- ward to the important work ahead, to crimes and misdemeanors’’ to mini- visors or documents from being hauled continuing our progress on priorities mize the risk of partisan abuse of im- before Congress. This article, if legiti- like lowering prescription drug costs, peachment. mized, would cede unprecedented power securing our border, and fixing our Madison and the other Founders in- to one Chamber and would permit the aging roads and bridges. tended impeachment to be an ex- House to remove a President from of- The 2020 Presidential election is fast tremely disruptive last resort to save fice any time that it does not get what approaching. In fact, voting has al- the Republic. What our constitutional it wants from the President, exactly as ready occurred in Iowa. It is time for text and tradition teach us is that no James Madison feared. Not only do the two articles fail, but the American people to decide who President should be impeached and re- I also cannot in good conscience vote serves as President. It is time for Con- moved from office without the support of both parties and the American peo- to convict because every step of this gress to get back to work. Thank you. slapdash impeachment process has Ms. MCSALLY. Mr. President, on ple. The reason that President Andrew been characterized by a lack of funda- Wednesday, I voted against convicting Johnson avoided conviction in his trial mental fairness. I am troubled by the was that a mixed group of both Demo- President Trump of the two Articles of speed and cheerful eagerness with crats and Republicans voted to find the Impeachment. The Senate has spent which the House Democrats railroaded President not guilty. Richard Nixon’s the last 3 weeks in a Presidential im- through their investigation and vote impeachment inquiry vote passed the peachment trial for only the third time on the articles. Unlike the Nixon and HUCK SCHUMER in our Nation’s 244-year history. ADAM House 410 to 4. Senator C Clinton impeachments, the investiga- SCHIFF and House Democrats demanded and Speaker NANCY PELOSI used to tion into the alleged wrongdoing was that the Senate overturn the results of agree. ‘‘I expect history will show that hastily conducted and sloppily exe- the 2016 Presidential election, remove we’ve lowered the bar on impeachment cuted. The House Democrats made it President Trump from office, and take so much, we’ve broken the seal on this clear that their objective was to im- him off the 2020 ballot. These outcomes extreme penalty so cavalierly—that it peach the President by Christmas, and would be deeply disruptive to the func- will be used as a routine tool to fight they trampled over fairness and well- tioning of our government, would fur- political battles,’’ SCHUMER said in established legal processes on the way. ther divide our Nation, and would pre- 1998. ‘‘My fear is that when a Repub- After initially failing to vote to au- vent the American people from decid- lican wins the White House, Democrats thorize the inquiry, they went from a ing who their President should be at will demand payback.’’ Likewise, vote authorizing an inquiry to im- the ballot box. The American people Speaker PELOSI stated last March: peaching the President in just 48 days. collectively are better fit to judge Don- ‘‘Impeachment is so divisive to the What is more, the House Intelligence ald Trump’s Presidency as a whole country that unless there’s something Committee failed to afford the Presi- than the partisan politicians in Wash- so compelling and overwhelming and dent with procedural rights. The House ington who brought forth this impeach- bipartisan, I don’t think we should go should have voted to authorize the im- ment. Despite the celebrations by down that path because it divides the peachment before investigating and NANCY PELOSI and House Democrats, country.’’ Before a few months ago, the should have attempted the usual ac- this is a grave and serious matter with consensus—articulated well by Senator commodation process to resolve the implications far beyond this President, SCHUMER and Speaker PELOSI, was that tensions with the executive branch. this Congress, and this generation. a partisan impeachment is not a proper The fundamentals of due process also During the trial, I have remained impeachment. include the right to have counsel committed to my oath to administer The first Article of Impeachment for present during interviews with inves- impartial justice with the same seri- ‘‘abuse of power’’ does not warrant re- tigators, the right to cross-examine ousness as my oath to protect the Con- moval from office and the ballot. The witnesses, the right to call your own stitution that I put my life on the line President is not perfect, and the way in witnesses, and the right to submit evi- for in uniform. I listened carefully to which he evidently attempted to ad- dence. Here, House Democrats called the presentations by both the House dress his legitimate concerns about only their preferred witnesses, and managers and the President’s counsel. corruption involving the Bidens was in- they denied President Trump’s counsel I researched the law, reviewed histor- appropriate. But even if all that the the opportunity to be present for ex- ical precedents, and asked questions. I House Democrats allege in fact oc- aminations. The Democrats conducting discussed the evidence and the issues curred, even if John Bolton supports the investigation also failed to sub- with colleagues, and I came to my own their allegations in his book, even if poena individuals whom they now conclusion. other negative information comes out claim are key witnesses. If ADAM The text, history, and purpose of the in the future, this does not rise any- SCHIFF genuinely wanted to hear from Constitution support acquittal. Our where near the level of throwing the John Bolton, he should have subpoe- founding document gives the House the President out of office or off the ballot naed him, should have allowed the sole power of impeachment and the for the first time in American history. President to assert immunity, and Senate the sole power to try all im- Abuse of power is a vague offense that should have gone to the courts to sort peachments. Further, it requires a two- the House managers have failed to de- out the competing claims. But that thirds vote to convict and remove any fine with precision, but even accepting wouldn’t have fit the House Democrats’ President. The Founding Fathers were all the House managers’ facts as true, rushed timeline or narrative.

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No future House of Representa- proved the articles on December 13. To dential election. During the 2012 elec- tives run by Democrats or Republicans put this in perspective, this meant that tion, President Obama mocked his op- should take this path. the relevant committee spent 1 week ponent for expressing geopolitical con- I have heard it said repeatedly drafting the articles before Speaker cern about Russia. ‘‘The 1980s are now throughout this trial that Benjamin PELOSI spent 4 weeks sitting on the ar- calling to ask for their foreign policy Franklin left Americans ‘‘a Republic— ticles. And on the Senate side, I am back,’’ Obama said. Two years later, if you can keep it.’’ I vote to keep it. likewise concerned that ADAM SCHIFF, Russia annexed Crimea and then in- House Democrats, and CHUCK SCHUMER vaded eastern Ukraine. Obama refused f demanded that the Senate do the to provide lethal aid to Ukraine to de- TRIBUTE TO JACQUELINE House’s job and clean up the House’s fend itself and his policies toward Rus- WICECARVER shoddy work. Democrats have insisted sia were a national security disaster. that the Senate subpoena witnesses In contrast, President Trump has Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, it is that the House refused to call and that placed unprecedented sanctions on my honor to pay tribute to an excep- the Senate shut itself down for weeks Russia and provided lethal weapons tional leader and member of the Senior or months to allow for an investigation like the Javelin anti-tank missile to Executive Service of the Department of that the House should have conducted Ukraine to defend itself. Several of the Defense Office of Inspector General, before proceeding to a final impeach- House managers who attempted to re- Ms. Jacqueline Wicecarver. ment vote. The House Democrats move President Trump for a minor A native of Rector, AR, Jackie joined showed testimony of 13 witnesses dur- delay in security-assistance funding, the Department of Defense in 1978 as a ing the trial and submitted 28,000 pages which was separate from the Javelin member of the U.S. Army Materiel of documents. Having repeatedly stated missile purchases, voted against pro- Command in Rock Island, IL. Within that their evidence was overwhelming, viding lethal aid to Ukraine in mul- the next 10 years, Jackie and her fam- they then claimed that they needed tiple defense authorization and funding ily moved five times. During this time, more witnesses and documents to make bills. Should we have impeached Jackie held a variety of positions with- their case. You can’t have it both ways. Obama for not providing lethal aid to in the Department of Defense and re- I am particularly troubled that in Ukraine? No. It was bad policy and ceived high praise in each position for the Senate, the House managers sought weak compared to what Trump has her exceptional level of profes- to have the Senate address issues of ex- done but not impeachable. sionalism, dedication to duty, and out- ecutive privilege in a way that it has This Presidential impeachment is standing contributions to the mission. never done before. Executive privilege historic for dangerous reasons. It is the In 1990, Jackie joined the Department is a right—asserted by all Presidents of first partisan House impeachment with of Defense Office of Inspector General different parties for decades—to pre- bipartisan opposition. It is the first to as a staff auditor and rose through the vent close advisers from divulging con- deny procedural fairness protections to ranks, joining the Senior Executive fidential communications. But now, for the President during the House in- Service as the Assistant Inspector Gen- the first time in our Nation’s history, quiry. It is disturbing because this en- eral for Acquisition and Contract Man- the Democrats sought to have the Sen- tire matter should have been handled agement in 2011. In January 2017, she ate displace the judiciary and resolve, via the normal oversight processes was selected to lead nearly 600 auditors by majority vote, highly complicated available to Congress with subpoena and support personnel as the Deputy questions on executive privilege—a disputes resolved in the courts. Inspector General for Audit. task that would raise substantial con- With all the above in mind, I con- In her role as the Deputy Inspector stitutional and institutional questions. clude that the President did not engage General for Audit, Jackie has provided Even more disturbing was the House in conduct rising to the level of trea- guidance, counsel, and mentorship to and Senate Democrats’ casual attempt son, bribery, or other high crimes and many auditors as they worked to com- to drag the Chief Justice of the Su- misdemeanors. Democrats have been plete more than 320 audit reports that preme Court into this process. With a trying to impeach President Trump re- identified over $7 billion in potential straight face, ADAM SCHIFF repeatedly peatedly since he was elected. They savings to the Department of Defense. called for the Chief Justice to be the filed eight impeachment resolutions Most significantly, under Jackie’s di- decisionmaker on serious and complex for everything from undermining the rection, the Office of Inspector General issues, as if attempting to remove a freedom of the press to using insulting completed two full financial statement President and adjust the relationship language. audits of the Department of Defense. between the House and the Senate for- Our country has a Presidential elec- These financial statement audits have ever weren’t enough. On top of this, tion in 9 months, with the first votes in been described as the largest in his- Democrats tried to bring the third Iowa already completed. The American tory. branch of government into this par- people deserve to be represented by the Jackie has been honored with the De- tisan political exercise with no concern President they elected. They also de- partment of Defense Inspector General for the seismic implications for our Re- serve to choose who is the President Medal for Distinguished Civilian Serv- public. for the next 4 years. While I have con- ice Award, the Meritorious Civilian Although my vote against convicting cerns about the upcoming 9 months, I Service Award, and the President’s President Trump lies with the failure am likewise concerned about the next Council on Integrity and Efficiency of House Democrats to prove impeach- 90 years. Looking at the process that Award. able conduct, I would be remiss if I did unfolded in the House and the constitu- Jackie has served her country for not emphasize one crucial fact: The tional contortionism that the Demo- more than 40 years as a Department of historical record is clear that Presi- crats displayed in the Senate, it would Defense civilian. On behalf of the Sen- dent Obama was weak on Russia and be a dangerous precedent to normalize ate, I thank Jackie and her family—her trivialized the geopolitical threat how House Democrats have carried out husband James of 50 years, their chil- posed by Putin. In 2009, Obama’s Sec- this process. If rewarded, this prece- dren Christopher and Jennifer and four retary of State presented the Russian dent would trivialize impeachment, grandchildren, Caitlyn, Wade, Tate and Foreign Minister with a ‘‘reset’’ but- distort the relationship between the Quinn—for their continued commit- ton, grinning alongside him in a photo two Chambers, and forever alter the re- ment and sacrifice in service to our Na- opportunity. That year, President lationship among the three branches. tion. I wish her future success as she Obama, at Russia’s request, cancelled In the future, any House controlled by transitions into retirement.

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He departed medical itants of our forests, who shared stories Last month, Dr. Covington retired school never to return. Still, that told and retold through the genera- from his current position as regents’ heart-wrenching experience taught tions about elk and deer hunts in open professor at the School of Forestry and Wally that he was a healer. canopied forests teeming with bounti- the executive director of the Ecological Shaped by the burgeoning environ- ful grasslands. Wally discovered that, Restoration Institute at Northern Ari- mental movement of the 1970s, Wally in a very short time, about 50 years, zona University. answered another calling. He decided the forest landscape of the West had When we talk about the wildfire cri- to pursue a master’s in ecology from substantially changed. sis afflicting the West, we frequently the University of New Mexico. It He hypothesized, correctly, that reference the need to thin our forests wasn’t long before Wally’s academic man’s presence had transformed our of the enormous number of small, dead, achievements led him to Yale Univer- once fire-adapted, low-density forests and dying trees that have fueled some sity where he earned a doctorate in for- into overstocked tinderboxes. Before of largest, deadliest, and most destruc- estry in 1976. there was a Forest Service, before tive mega fires ever seen in the United Dr. Covington was already an accom- westward expansion brought pioneers States. plished forest ecologist by the time he and homesteaders, the land, he esti- In my home State of Arizona, about joined NAU. At Yale, he developed an mated, supported around 50 to 100 pine one-quarter of our pine forests have innovative theory for predicting the trees per acre. In contrast, today’s been impacted by fire over the past two carbon budgets of unharvested forests, modern forests host roughly 300 per- decades. In 2011, the largest wildfire in a calculation known as ‘‘Covington’s cent more trees—sometimes as much State history, the Wallow Fire, incin- curve’’ that is still widely used in mod- as 1,000 trees per acre—a number far erated over a half million acres in a ern forestry. greater than the natural ecosystem can matter of weeks before finally burning His next achievement, however, support. This meant that the West was out. And a nation mourned the loss of would transform how we view and man- overloaded with a dangerous amount of 19 brave wildland firefighters from age our forestlands. For some time, kindling fuel. Prescott, AZ, who gave their lives bat- Wally had been studying ponderosa To prove his theory, Wally ran ex- tling the Yarnell Hill Fire in 2013. pine trees, a type of evergreen species periments. Beginning in 1992, on a mod- These fires burn so hot and fast that that dominates the landscape in the est 10-acre parcel of Forest Service they barrel through rural commu- West. These iconic conifers span more land in the Gus Pearson Natural Area, nities, insatiably consuming property than 27 million acres in the United Wally established three test plots. The in its path and, sometimes, human life States. Wally observed that our Na- first plot was used as the control, its too. tion’s pine forests were out of balance, post-settlement state preserved as-is. We recognize that the fuel load is too unhealthy, and highly susceptible to The second plot was thinned of excess high in many forests and that pre- drought, insect infestation, and dis- pine trees. On the third plot, the trees scribed fires and fuel breaks alone are ease. A majority of the mega-fires or were thinned to simulate pre-settle- not enough to prevent mega-fires that ‘‘conflagrations’’ impacting northern ment conditions and then subjected to crown atop forest canopies. California, Montana, Arizona, and else- prescribed fire, the kind of controlled Today, it is common sense that our where were occurring in ponderosa pine burns routinely used by the Forest fire-prone public lands need to be re- forests. Service to clear our low-lying fuels stored to their natural, fire-adapted As a forest ecologist, Wally under- from the forest floor. state. It is difficult to imagine how stood that fire plays a natural role in His test showed that fire behavior this conventional wisdom shared across our forests. Historically, in North dramatically decreased on the plot both sides of the aisle, and among the America, low intensity ground fire led that was thinned. Trees didn’t suffer timber industry and environmental to large, mature pine trees and forests the same trauma found on the other groups alike, was foreign, controver- that are naturally adapted to with- two plots and in fact responded posi- sial, and, frankly, heretical only two stand fire. But modern wildfires in the tively by producing increased resin, decades ago. It was Dr. Covington’s ap- West were now burning with such fero- which meant increased resistance to plied research in forest ecology and his cious intensity that even the sturdiest bark beetle infestation. Also, the num- tireless advocacy that showed us how of pine trees would literally boil to the ber of species and amount of native reducing tree density through timber point of exploding. Postfire conditions grasses and plants increased improving harvesting is not only beneficial, but were no longer the regenerative force both forage and habitat quality. Wally also necessary if we want to reduce the that ecologists had once studied. Soils had successfully conducted the first threat of catastrophic wildfires. were damaged, taking years to replen- science-based forest restoration project So when we talk about forest ish their nutrients, and watersheds in history. thinning, the country should know just were more likely to experience long- Dr. Covington took his findings to how influential Dr. Wally Covington’s term flooding and erosion. Congress, the Department of the Inte- contributions were to the practice of Wally once poignantly described the rior, the Forest Service, and the Na- forest ecosystem restoration. situation in an article he authored in tional Academy of Sciences. He met Let me share a little bit of Dr. Cov- the journal Nature in 2002: ‘‘The dry with Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt ington’s story with you. From a young forest ecosystems of the American under the Clinton administration and, age, Wally was exposed to the wonders West, especially those once dominated later, Secretary Gale Norton under the of the great outdoors by his parents by open ponderosa pine forests, are in George W. Bush administration, to con- who first met and fell in love in Flag- widespread collapse. We are now wit- vince them to implement forest res- staff. They instilled in him a profound nessing sudden leaps in aberrant eco- toration treatments. In many of his appreciation for nature and a humbling system behavior long predicted by meetings, he would echo the old adage, perspective on humanity’s impact on ecologists and conservation profes- ‘‘an ounce of prevention is worth a the land. At his father’s urging, Wally sionals. Trends over the past half-cen- pound of cure.’’ studied the works of conservationist tury show that the frequency, intensity They listened, and Congress listened, Aldo Leopold, who is regarded as the and size of wildfires will increase—by as did my Arizona predecessors in the founder of the wilderness preservation orders of magnitude—the loss of bio- Senate. In 2003, he worked with Sen- movement and the philosophy of ‘‘land logical diversity, property and human ator Jon Kyl to enact legislation like ethics,’’ which espouses the belief that lives for many generations to come.’’ the Health Forests Restoration Act man is not a conqueror of his environ- Like any good healer, Dr. Covington and also established the congression- ment, but a unique component of it. worked tirelessly to diagnose the ill- ally chartered Southwest Ecological

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That law native pay plan decision will not mate- Today, the Forest Service and the has helped us win key trade cases for rially affect our ability to attract and Department of the Interior are working Ohio steel companies over the past 4 retain a well-qualified Federal work- to mechanically thin millions of acres years. force. of forestlands across the West to make When John started at Nucor in 1991, As noted in my Budget for Fiscal our forests more resilient to fire. It is it was a small steel company with just Year 2021, our pay system must reform a slow, expensive, and time-consuming two mills. Last year, Nucor was the to align with mission-critical recruit- prospect to reverse 50 years of forest largest steel producer in the United ment and retention goals, and to re- mismanagement across a territory as States. John understands that workers ward employees whose performance vast as the United States, but the re- in Ohio and around the U.S. are the en- provides value for the American peo- ward is worth it. In doing so, we are gine behind that success. I look for- ple. saving our forests, our homes, and ward to continuing to our fight to- For this purpose, my Budget further human lives. gether for a fair trade policy that puts directs agencies to increase awards I cannot overstate Dr. Covington’s American workers first, and I wish spending in FY 2021 by an amount tremendous contribution to the field of John Ferriola all the best in his retire- equal to no less than 1 percent of total forest ecology. Had it not been for Wal- ment.∑ salary spending. My Administration ly’s work, his compassion for healing f will continue to support reforms that our unhealthy forests, and his drive to advance these aims. MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT educate policymakers on the sound The adjustment described above shall science behind forest restoration, I sus- Messages from the President of the take effect on the first day of the first pect our forests would be in far worse United States were communicated to applicable pay period beginning on or shape today. I am proud to recognize the Senate by Ms. Roberts, one of his after January 1, 2021. Dr. Covington, a fellow Arizonan. Our secretaries. DONALD J. TRUMP. Nation owes Wally a debt of gratitude f THE WHITE HOUSE, February 10, 2020. that we can never repay. PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE f f PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS REPORT RELATIVE TO AN ALTER- NATIVE PLAN FOR PAY ADJUST- BUDGET OF THE UNITED STATES TRIBUTE TO RYAN MICOZZI MENTS FOR CIVILIAN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR EMPLOYEES COVERED BY THE 2021—PM 45 ∑ Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I GENERAL SCHEDULE AND CER- would like to take the opportunity to The PRESIDING OFFICER laid be- TAIN OTHER PAY SYSTEMS IN fore the Senate the following message express my appreciation to Ryan for JANUARY 2021—PM 44 his hard work as an intern in the Sen- from the President of the United ate Republican Conference. I recognize The PRESIDING OFFICER laid be- States, together with an accompanying his efforts and contributions to my of- fore the Senate the following message report; which was referred jointly, pur- fice, as well as to the State of Wyo- from the President of the United suant to the order of January 30, 1975, ming. States, together with an accompanying as modified by the order of April 11, Ryan is a native of New York. He is report; which was referred to the Com- 1986; to the Committees on Appropria- a graduate of the University of Buffalo, mittee on Homeland Security and Gov- tions; and the Budget: ernmental Affairs: where he studied political science and To the Congress of the United States: business administration: human re- To the Congress of the United States: Over the past 3 years, my Adminis- sources. He has demonstrated a strong I am transmitting an alternative tration has worked tirelessly to restore work ethic, which has made him an in- plan for pay adjustments for civilian America’s economic strength. We have valuable asset to our office. The qual- Federal employees covered by the Gen- ended the war on American workers ity of his work is reflected in his great eral Schedule and certain other pay and stopped the assault on American efforts over the last several months. systems in January 2021. industry, launching an economic boom I want to thank Ryan for the dedica- Title 5, United States Code, author- the likes of which we have never seen tion he has shown while working for izes me to implement alternative plans before. me and my staff. It is a pleasure to for pay adjustments for civilian Fed- While our incredible economic turn- have him as part of our team. I know eral employees covered by the General around came as a shock to most career he will have continued success with all Schedule and certain other pay sys- politicians in Washington, it is no sur- of his future endeavors. I wish him all tems if, because of ‘‘national emer- prise to millions of hard-working fami- my best on his journey.∑ gency or serious economic conditions lies across the Nation. Their natural f affecting the general welfare,’’ I view talent, ingenuity, and strength simply the increases that would otherwise needed an opportunity to flourish, free TRIBUTE TO JOHN FERRIOLA take effect as inappropriate. from the massive regulations and taxes ∑ Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, I rise Under current law, locality pay in- heaped upon them by their Govern- today to recognize the career and serv- creases averaging 20.67 percent, costing ment. ice of John Ferriola, who will retire at $21 billion in the first year alone, As my Administration continues to the end of this year after serving Nucor would go into effect in January 2021, in remove these burdens, our economy Steel for nearly three decades. Mr. addition to a 2.5 percent across-the- continues to surpass expectations. We Ferriola has served as CEO since 2013, board increase for the base General are growing faster than the experts and under his leadership, the company Schedule. thought possible. The unemployment has grown and created thousands of We must maintain efforts to put our rate is at 3.5 percent, the lowest it has good-paying manufacturing jobs here Nation on a fiscally sustainable course; been in 50 years. And more Americans in the U.S. He worked to upgrade Federal agency budgets cannot sustain are working today than at any point in Nucor’s facility in Marion, OH, with a such increases. Accordingly, I have de- our history. new rolling mill that began operating termined that it is appropriate to exer- Today’s tremendous job market is this year. cise my authority to set alternative leading employers to realize the vast John has been a passionate advocate pay adjustments for 2021 pursuant to 5 potential of many individuals they pre- for American manufacturing and for a U.S.C. 5303(b) and 5 U.S.C. 5304a. viously overlooked. Over the past 3

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Nation to deter war, preserve peace, and natural gas for all of 2020, a major With this 2021 Budget, my Adminis- and, if necessary, defeat aggression milestone not achieved in nearly 70 tration is placing a special focus on against the United States and her peo- years. In addition to being the world’s these forgotten Americans, because ple. To that end, my Budget requests largest natural gas producer, we also every individual deserves to experience $740.5 billion for national defense. became the world’s top crude oil pro- the dignity that comes through work. Overcoming the Opioid Crisis. Be- ducer in 2018. The truth is, jobs do not just provide cause of my Administration’s aggres- The records of our energy boom are paychecks: they give people purpose; sive tactics to fight over-prescription widespread. Energy production has cre- allow them to engage with their com- of opioids, promote effective treatment ated jobs in areas of the United States munities; and help them reach their for addiction, and secure the border, we where job opportunities were scarce. It true potential. As we have shown, the are turning the tide of the opioid crisis. also provides enormous benefits to right policies offer Americans paths to Since my term began, we have seen a families across the Nation by lowering independence rather than trapping more than 30 percent decrease in the energy prices. And it further distances them in reliance on Government pro- total amount of opioids prescribed, and us from geopolitical foes who wish to grams. deaths from drug overdose fell for the cause us harm. More jobs, lower costs, The era of putting American workers first time in nearly 30 years in 2018. and American dominance—these are second and doubling down on the failed Failure is not an option when it predictable results of our pro-energy policies of the past is over. While job comes to helping people avoid the pain, policies. creation during my Presidency has sur- suffering, and death caused by addic- Today, there is hope throughout passed expectations, the credit belongs tion. Work must play an integral role America. There is optimism that was to the job creators and workers who in any solution. Research shows that not here before 63 million Americans risk everything and devote themselves holding a job is a key factor in helping asked me to work for them and drain to building a better future for them- people overcome drug addiction. For the swamp. For decades, Washington selves, their families, and their Nation. the duration of my Presidency, I will elites told us that Americans had no The Federal Government does not cre- continue to promote policies that will choice but to accept stagnation, decay, ate jobs; hardworking Americans cre- beat back this deadly crisis and pro- and decline. ate jobs. My Administration’s role is to mote job training and employment op- We proved them wrong. Our economy follow our foundational policy pillars portunities for Americans who are re- is strong once more, and America’s role and allow our job creators and workers building their lives after struggling as leader of the Free World has been re- to do what they do best. with addiction. stored. To ensure this economic strength Regulation Relief. Many pundits and America is the single greatest coun- continues, I have called on the Govern- Washington insiders laughed when I try in the world. We must never believe ment to reduce wasteful, unnecessary promised to cut two regulations for for one moment that this great Nation spending, and to fix mismanagement every new regulation. They were cor- is destined for a diminished future. and redundancy across agencies. This rect that two-for-one was the wrong When we take hold of our freedom, and includes prioritizing spending for pro- goal. Instead, the Federal Government take our destiny in our hands, we grams that are a core function of the has cut more than seven regulations choose to reject a future of American United States Government. for every significant new regulation. decline. My 2021 Budget sets the course As we enter the 2020’s, our Nation After only 3 years, my Administration for a future of continued American confronts new challenges and opportu- has cut a historic number of regula- dominance and prosperity. nities. The 21st century requires us to tions, and we have put the brakes on an DONALD J. TRUMP. focus on great power rivals; prioritize endless assault of new, costly actions THE WHITE HOUSE, February 10, 2020. artificial intelligence, 5G, and indus- by Federal agencies. f tries of the future; and to protect our Our commitment to regulatory re- research and environment from foreign form stems from the simple truth that MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE government influence. To meet these the vast majority of business owners At 3:02 p.m., a message from the challenges and seize these opportuni- want to do the right thing, comply House of Representatives, delivered by ties, we must shift the Government out with the law, and treat their workers Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, of its old and outdated ways. This will fairly. The Federal Government ig- announced that the House has passed require each and every Government nored this reality for far too long and the following bills and joint resolu- agency to do more to prepare for the abused its authority to go after busi- tions, without amendment: nesses, especially small businesses and demands of tomorrow. S. 375. An act to improve efforts to identify The following are key priorities of entrepreneurs, in ways that can only and reduce Governmentwide improper pay- my Administration: be described as arbitrary and abusive. ments, and for other purposes. Better Trade Deals. Renegotiated or At the same time, we are maintain- S. 394. An act to amend the Presidential new trade deals with Canada and Mex- ing America’s world-class standards of Transition Act of 1963 to improve the orderly ico, China, South Korea, and Japan are environmental protection. Emissions transfer of the executive power during Presi- modernizing international trade and of all criteria pollutants dropped be- dential transitions. creating freer, fairer, and more recip- tween 2016 and 2018. The United States S.J. Res. 65. Joint resolution providing for rocal trade between the United States environmental record is one of the the reappointment of John Fahey as a cit- izen regent of the Board of Regents of the and our largest economic partners. strongest in the world and continues to Smithsonian Institution. These deals will enable our country’s have some of the cleanest air and water S.J. Res. 67. Joint resolution providing for manufacturing renaissance to con- in the world. the reappointment of Risa Lavizzo-Mourey tinue. Trade deals are in development American Energy Independence. as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of with the United Kingdom and the Eu- American energy powers our cities and the Smithsonian Institution. ropean Union, as well as other coun- towns, empowers innovators, drives our The message further announced that tries that desire access to the coveted economy, and protects our sovereignty. the House has passed the following American market. These deals will ex- Energy companies across the world are bills, in which it requests the concur- pand American markets abroad and ready to build in our Nation, and per- rence of the Senate: keep businesses here in America, which mitting reform that cuts red tape H.R. 1132. An act to amend the Federal means keeping jobs here at home. shows that we welcome their invest- Water Pollution Control Act to establish a Preserving Peace through Strength. ments. My Administration continues grant program to support the restoration of To sustain security at home and pro- to support growth in the energy sector San Francisco Bay.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:09 Feb 11, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10FE6.020 S10FEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with SENATE February 10, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S963 H.R. 1620. An act to amend the Federal ending September 30, 2020, and for other pur- Program, and for other purposes; to the Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize poses. Committee on Environment and Public the Chesapeake Bay Program. The message also announced that Works. H.R. 2247. An act to amend the Federal H.R. 4279. An act to designate the facility Water Pollution Control Act to provide as- pursuant to 14 U.S.C. 1903(b), and the of the United States Postal Service located sistance for programs and activities to pro- order of the House of January 3, 2019, at 445 Main Street in Laceyville, Pennsyl- tect the water quality of Puget Sound, and the Speaker appoints the following vania, as the ‘‘Melinda Gene Piccotti Post for other purposes. Member on the part of the House of Office’’; to the Committee on Homeland Se- H.R. 2382. An act to amend title 5, United Representatives to the Board of Visi- curity and Governmental Affairs. States Code, to repeal the requirement that tors to the United States Coast Guard H.R. 4305. An act to direct the Secretary of the United States Postal Service prepay fu- Academy: Mr. Thompson of Mississippi. Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot pro- ture retirement benefits, and for other pur- The message further announced that gram on dog training therapy; to the Com- poses. mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. H.R. 2474. An act to amend the National pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 4303, and the H.R. 4794. An act to designate the facility Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management order of the House of January 3, 2019, of the United States Postal Service located Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Manage- the Speaker appoints the following at 8320 13th Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, ment Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, Member of the House of Representa- as the ‘‘Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini Post and for other purposes. tives to the Board of Trustees of Gal- Office Building’’; to the Committee on H.R. 3317. An act to permit the Scipio A. laudet University: Ms. SHALALA of Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Jones Post Office in Little Rock, Arkansas, Florida. fairs. to accept and display a portrait of Scipio A. H.R. 4981. An act to designate the facility Jones, and for other purposes. The message also announced that of the United States Postal Service located H.R. 3830. An act to provide taxpayers with pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 4303, and the at 2505 Derita Avenue in Charlotte, North an improved understanding of Government order of the House of January 3, 2019, Carolina, as the ‘‘Julius L. Chambers Civil programs through the disclosure of cost, per- the Speaker appoints the following Rights Memorial Post Office’’; to the Com- formance, and areas of duplication among Member of the House of Representa- mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- them, leverage existing data to achieve a tives to the Board of Trustees of Gal- mental Affairs. H.R. 5037. An act to designate the facility functional Federal program inventory, and laudet University: Mr. BUCSHON of Indi- for other purposes. of the United States Postal Service located H.R. 3941. An act to enhance the innova- ana. at 3703 North Main Street in Farmville, tion, security, and availability of cloud com- f North Carolina, as the ‘‘Walter B. Jones, Jr. puting services used in the Federal Govern- Post Office’’; to the Committee on Homeland ment by establishing the Federal Risk and MEASURES REFERRED Security and Governmental Affairs. Authorization Management Program within The following bills were read the first f the General Services Administration and by and the second times by unanimous establishing a risk management, authoriza- consent, and referred as indicated: MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME tion, and continuous monitoring process to H.R. 1620. An act to amend the Federal The following bill was read the first enable the Federal Government to leverage Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize time: cloud computing services using a risk-based the Chesapeake Bay Program; to the Com- approach consistent with the Federal Infor- H.R. 5687. An act making emergency sup- mittee on Environment and Public Works. mation Security Modernization Act of 2014 plemental appropriations for the fiscal year H.R. 2247. An act to amend the Federal and cloud-based operations, and for other ending September 30, 2020, and for other pur- Water Pollution Control Act to provide as- purposes. poses. H.R. 3976. An act to designate the facility sistance for programs and activities to pro- f tect the water quality of Puget Sound, and of the United States Postal Service located EXECUTIVE AND OTHER at 12711 East Jefferson Avenue in Detroit, for other purposes; to the Committee on En- Michigan, as the ‘‘Aretha Franklin Post Of- vironment and Public Works. COMMUNICATIONS fice Building’’. H.R. 2474. An act to amend the National The following communication was Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management H.R. 4031. An act to amend the Federal laid before the Senate, together with Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Manage- ment Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, accompanying papers, reports, and doc- the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and uments, and was referred as indicated: for other purposes. and for other purposes; to the Committee on H.R. 4044. An act to amend the Federal Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. EC–3930. A communication from the Chief Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize H.R. 3317. An act to permit the Scipio A. Management Officer, Office of the Chief Man- the National Estuary Program, and for other Jones Post Office in Little Rock, Arkansas, agement Officer, Department of Defense, purposes. to accept and display a portrait of Scipio A. transmitting, pursuant to law, a report enti- H.R. 4275. An act to amend the Federal Jones, and for other purposes; to the Com- tled ‘‘Department of Defense Response to the Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- Good Accounting Obligation in Government the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration mental Affairs. Act (GAO–IG Act)’’; to the Committee on Program, and for other purposes. H.R. 3941. An act to enhance the innova- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- H.R. 4279. An act to designate the facility tion, security, and availability of cloud com- fairs. of the United States Postal Service located puting services used in the Federal Govern- f at 445 Main Street in Laceyville, Pennsyl- ment by establishing the Federal Risk and vania, as the ‘‘Melinda Gene Piccotti Post Authorization Management Program within INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND Office’’. the General Services Administration and by JOINT RESOLUTIONS H.R. 4305. An act to direct the Secretary of establishing a risk management, authoriza- The following bills and joint resolu- tion, and continuous monitoring process to Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot pro- tions were introduced, read the first gram on dog training therapy. enable the Federal Government to leverage H.R. 4794. An act to designate the facility cloud computing services using a risk-based and second times by unanimous con- of the United States Postal Service located approach consistent with the Federal Infor- sent, and referred as indicated: at 8320 13th Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, mation Security Modernization Act of 2014 By Mr. LEE (for himself, Mr. TILLIS, as the ‘‘Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini Post and cloud-based operations, and for other Mr. DAINES, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. INHOFE, Office Building’’. purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Se- Mr. MORAN, Mr. COTTON, Mr. SASSE, H.R. 4981. An act to designate the facility curity and Governmental Affairs. Mr. RUBIO, Mr. BRAUN, Mr. SCOTT of of the United States Postal Service located H.R. 3976. An act to designate the facility Florida, Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina, at 2505 Derita Avenue in Charlotte, North of the United States Postal Service located Mrs. HYDE-SMITH, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. Carolina, as the ‘‘Julius L. Chambers Civil at 12711 East Jefferson Avenue in Detroit, BLUNT, Mr. LANKFORD, Mr. CRUZ, Rights Memorial Post Office’’. Michigan, as the ‘‘Aretha Franklin Post Of- Mrs. BLACKBURN, Ms. ERNST, Mr. H.R. 5037. An act to designate the facility fice Building’’; to the Committee on Home- ROBERTS, Mrs. LOEFFLER, Mr. BURR, of the United States Postal Service located land Security and Governmental Affairs. and Mr. ROUNDS): at 3703 North Main Street in Farmville, H.R. 4031. An act to amend the Federal S. 3259. A bill to restrict the availability of North Carolina, as the ‘‘Walter B. Jones, Jr. Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize Federal funds to organizations associated Post Office’’. the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and with the abortion industry; to the Com- H.R. 5214. An act to amend title 5, United for other purposes; to the Committee on En- mittee on Foreign Relations. States Code, to prevent fraud by representa- vironment and Public Works. By Mr. BURR (for himself and Mr. tive payees. H.R. 4275. An act to amend the Federal TILLIS): H.R. 5687. An act making emergency sup- Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize S. 3260. A bill to designate the facility of plemental appropriations for the fiscal year the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration the United States Postal Service located at

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A bill to amend the Internal Rev- with a crime that resulted in the death S. 980 enue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distribu- or serious bodily injury of another per- At the request of Mr. BURR, the name tions from health savings accounts for cer- son, and for other purposes. of the Senator from Arizona (Ms. tain home care expenses; to the Committee S. 524 MCSALLY) was added as a cosponsor of on Finance. By Mr. SULLIVAN (for himself and Mr. At the request of Mr. SULLIVAN, the S. 980, a bill to amend title 38, United VAN HOLLEN): name of the Senator from North Da- States Code, to improve the provision S. 3262. A bill to state the policy of the kota (Mr. HOEVEN) was added as a co- of services for homeless veterans, and United States regarding the need for reci- sponsor of S. 524, a bill to establish the for other purposes. procity in the relationship between the Department of Veterans Affairs Advi- S. 1093 United States and People’s Republic of At the request of Mr. UDALL, the China, and for other purposes; to the Com- sory Committee on Tribal and Indian mittee on Foreign Relations. Affairs, and for other purposes. name of the Senator from Montana (Mr. TESTER) was added as a cosponsor f S. 593 At the request of Ms. HARRIS, the of S. 1093, a bill to award a Congres- SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND name of the Senator from New York sional Gold Medal to the troops from SENATE RESOLUTIONS (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- the United States and the Philippines The following concurrent resolutions sponsor of S. 593, a bill to amend the who defended Bataan and Corregidor, and Senate resolutions were read, and Religious Freedom Restoration Act of in recognition of their personal sac- referred (or acted upon), as indicated: 1993 to protect civil rights and other- rifice and service during World War II. By Ms. ERNST (for herself, Mrs. wise prevent meaningful harm to third S. 1188 BLACKBURN, Mrs. CAPITO, Mrs. HYDE- parties, and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. SULLIVAN, the SMITH, Mrs. LOEFFLER, Mrs. FISCHER, S. 651 name of the Senator from South Da- and Mr. BRAUN): At the request of Mr. CASEY, the kota (Mr. THUNE) was added as a co- S. Res. 494. A resolution denouncing female sponsor of S. 1188, a bill to promote genital mutilation or cutting as a violation name of the Senator from Arkansas of the human rights of women and girls and (Mr. BOOZMAN) was added as a cospon- United States-Mongolia trade by au- urging the international community and the sor of S. 651, a bill to amend the Inter- thorizing duty-free treatment for cer- Federal Government to increase efforts to nal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase tain imports from Mongolia, and for eliminate the harmful practice; to the Com- other purposes. mittee on Foreign Relations. the age requirement with respect to eligibility for qualified ABLE pro- S. 1399 f grams. At the request of Mr. MERKLEY, the names of the Senator from Illinois (Ms. ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS S. 696 DUCKWORTH) ) and the Senator from S. 190 At the request of Mr. MERKLEY, the New Jersey (Mr. MENENDEZ) were added At the request of Mr. LEE, the name name of the Senator from California as cosponsors of S. 1399, a bill to amend of the Senator from Florida (Mr. (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a co- title VIII of the Public Health Services SCOTT) was added as a cosponsor of S. sponsor of S. 696, a bill to designate the Act to revise and extend nursing work- 190, a bill to amend the Foreign Assist- same individual serving as the Chief force development programs. ance Act of 1961 to prohibit assistance Nurse Officer of the Public Health to nonprofits, foreign nongovernmental Service as the National Nurse for Pub- S. 1443 organizations, and quasi-autonomous lic Health. At the request of Ms. ERNST, the name of the Senator from Alabama nongovernmental organizations that S. 697 (Mr. JONES) was added as a cosponsor promote or perform abortions. At the request of Mr. BOOKER, the S. 206 of S. 1443, a bill to amend the Internal name of the Senator from Massachu- Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a non- At the request of Mr. TESTER, the setts (Mr. MARKEY) was added as a co- name of the Senator from New Mexico refundable credit for working family sponsor of S. 697, a bill to reform sen- caregivers. (Mr. UDALL) was added as a cosponsor tencing, prisons, re-entry of prisoners, S. 1744 of S. 206, a bill to award a Congres- and law enforcement practices, and for At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the sional Gold Medal to the female tele- other purposes. phone operators of the Army Signal name of the Senator from Maryland S. 738 Corps, known as the ‘‘Hello Girls’’. (Mr. VAN HOLLEN) was added as a co- At the request of Mr. UDALL, the S. 227 sponsor of S. 1744, a bill to provide law- names of the Senator from New Jersey At the request of Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, ful permanent resident status for cer- (Mr. BOOKER) and the Senator from the name of the Senator from Mary- tain advanced STEM degree holders, South Carolina (Mr. GRAHAM) were land (Mr. VAN HOLLEN) was added as a and for other purposes. added as cosponsors of S. 738, a bill to cosponsor of S. 227, a bill to direct the S. 1757 require the Federal Communications Attorney General to review, revise, and At the request of Ms. ERNST, the Commission to make the provision of develop law enforcement and justice names of the Senator from New Mexico Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible protocols appropriate to address miss- (Mr. HEINRICH) and the Senator from ing and murdered Indians, and for for E-rate support. Florida (Mr. RUBIO) were added as co- other purposes. S. 839 sponsors of S. 1757, a bill to award a S. 251 At the request of Mr. KAINE, the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, At the request of Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, name of the Senator from Illinois (Ms. to the United States Army Rangers the name of the Senator from Delaware DUCKWORTH) was added as a cosponsor Veterans of World War II in recogni- (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor of S. 839, a bill to extend Federal Pell tion of their extraordinary service dur- of S. 251, a bill to establish the Inter- Grant eligibility of certain short-term ing World War II. diction for the Protection of Child Vic- programs. S. 1791 tims of Exploitation and Human Traf- S. 903 At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, ficking Program to train law enforce- At the request of Ms. MURKOWSKI, the the name of the Senator from Delaware ment officers to identify and assist vic- name of the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor tims of child exploitation and human (Mrs. BLACKBURN) was added as a co- of S. 1791, a bill to prohibit discrimina- trafficking. sponsor of S. 903, a bill to direct the tion on the basis of religion, sex (in- S. 285 Secretary of Energy to establish ad- cluding sexual orientation and gender At the request of Ms. ERNST, the vanced nuclear goals, provide for a identity), and marital status in the ad- name of the Senator from Georgia versatile, reactor-based fast neutron ministration and provision of child

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S. 1941 added as cosponsors of S. 2661, a bill to S. 3154 At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, the amend the Communications Act of 1934 At the request of Mr. THUNE, the name of the Senator from Wisconsin to designate 9–8-8 as the universal tele- name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. (Ms. BALDWIN) was added as a cospon- phone number for the purpose of the ROBERTS) was added as a cosponsor of sor of S. 1941, a bill to amend the Rich- national suicide prevention and mental S. 3154, a bill to improve the effective- ard B. Russell National School Lunch health crisis hotline system operating ness of tribal child support enforce- Act to establish a permanent, nation- through the National Suicide Preven- ment agencies, and for other purposes. wide summer electronic benefits trans- tion Lifeline and through the Veterans S. 3167 fer for children program. Crisis Line, and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. BOOKER, the S. 1970 S. 2671 name of the Senator from Massachu- At the request of Ms. HIRONO, the At the request of Mr. BOOKER, the setts (Ms. WARREN) was added as a co- name of the Senator from Connecticut name of the Senator from Maryland sponsor of S. 3167, a bill to prohibit dis- (Mr. MURPHY) was added as a cosponsor (Mr. VAN HOLLEN) was added as a co- crimination based on an individual’s of S. 1970, a bill to secure the rights of sponsor of S. 2671, a bill to build safer, texture or style of hair. public employees to organize, act thriving communities, and save lives S. 3170 concertedly, and bargain collectively, by investing in effective violence re- At the request of Mr. MERKLEY, the which safeguard the public interest and duction initiatives. name of the Senator from Wisconsin promote the free and unobstructed flow S. 2715 (Ms. BALDWIN) was added as a cospon- of commerce, and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. BLUNT, the sor of S. 3170, a bill to amend the Fair S. 2085 names of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Labor Standards Act of 1938 to expand At the request of Ms. ROSEN, the MORAN) and the Senator from Michigan access to breastfeeding accommoda- names of the Senator from Delaware (Mr. PETERS) were added as cosponsors tions in the workplace, and for other (Mr. COONS) and the Senator from Mis- of S. 2715, a bill to develop and imple- purposes. souri (Mr. HAWLEY) were added as co- ment policies to advance early child- S. 3173 sponsors of S. 2085, a bill to authorize hood development, to provide assist- At the request of Mr. LEE, the name the Secretary of Education to award ance for orphans and other vulnerable of the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. grants to eligible entities to carry out children in developing countries, and THUNE) was added as a cosponsor of S. educational programs about the Holo- for other purposes. 3173, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- caust, and for other purposes. S. 2743 enue Code of 1986 to provide that amounts paid for an abortion are not S. 2267 At the request of Mr. GARDNER, the taken into account for purposes of the At the request of Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, name of the Senator from Mississippi deduction for medical expenses. the name of the Senator from Nevada (Mr. WICKER) was added as a cosponsor S. 3220 (Ms. ROSEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. 2743, a bill to establish the China of S. 2267, a bill for the relief of Cesar Censorship Monitor and Action Group, At the request of Mr. PORTMAN, the Carlos Silva Rodriguez. and for other purposes. names of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. ROBERTS) and the Senator from New S. 2499 S. 2949 Hampshire (Ms. HASSAN) were added as At the request of Mr. MERKLEY, the At the request of Mrs. FISCHER, the cosponsors of S. 3220, a bill to amend name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. name of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. title XIX of the Social Security Act to BROWN) was added as a cosponsor of S. CORTEZ MASTO) was added as a cospon- clarify that the provision of home and 2499, a bill to effectively staff the pub- sor of S. 2949, a bill to direct the Sec- community-based services is not pro- lic elementary schools and secondary retary of Veterans Affairs to make hibited in an acute care hospital, and schools of the United States with grants to eligible organizations to pro- for other purposes. school-based mental health services vide service dogs to veterans with se- S. 3239 providers. vere post-traumatic stress disorder, At the request of Mr. WICKER, the and for other purposes. S. 2530 name of the Senator from Oklahoma S. 2973 At the request of Mr. PERDUE, the (Mr. INHOFE) was added as a cosponsor name of the Senator from Georgia At the request of Mr. SCOTT of South of S. 3239, a bill to designate the head- (Mrs. LOEFFLER) was added as a cospon- Carolina, the name of the Senator from quarters building of the Department of sor of S. 2530, a bill to require the Sec- North Dakota (Mr. CRAMER) was added Transportation located at 1200 New retary of Homeland Security to estab- as a cosponsor of S. 2973, a bill to Jersey Avenue, SE, in Washington, DC, lish a School Safety Clearinghouse, and amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of as the ‘‘William T. Coleman, Jr., Fed- for other purposes. 1938 to harmonize the definition of em- eral Building’’ . S. 2626 ployee with the common law. S. 3244 At the request of Mr. MERKLEY, the S. 3007 At the request of Ms. ROSEN, the name of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. At the request of Mrs. BLACKBURN, name of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. CORTEZ MASTO) was added as a cospon- the name of the Senator from New CORTEZ MASTO) was added as a cospon- sor of S. 2626, a bill to remove limita- Hampshire (Ms. HASSAN) was added as sor of S. 3244, a bill to require the Sec- tions on inmate eligibility for Medi- a cosponsor of S. 3007, a bill to amend retary of Health and Human Services care, the Children’s Health Insurance title 18, United States Code, to require to improve the detection, prevention, Program, and veteran’s health benefits. a provider of a report to the and treatment of mental health issues S. 2651 CyberTipline related to online sexual among public safety officers, and for At the request of Ms. SINEMA, the exploitation of children to preserve the other purposes. name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. contents of such report for 180 days, S. 3252 BRAUN) was added as a cosponsor of S. and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. CASSIDY, the 2651, a bill to amend title 38, United S. 3020 names of the Senator from Texas (Mr. States Code, to authorize the Secretary At the request of Ms. BALDWIN, the CRUZ) and the Senator from Florida of Veterans Affairs to provide inscrip- name of the Senator from Minnesota (Mr. RUBIO) were added as cosponsors tions for spouses and children on cer- (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) was added as a co- of S. 3252, a bill to prohibit chemical tain headstones and markers furnished sponsor of S. 3020, a bill to amend title abortions performed without the pres- by the Secretary, and for other pur- 38, United States Code, to authorize ence of a healthcare provider, and for poses. the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to other purposes.

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The Armed Forces from hostilities against complications during childbirth, and death; clerk will read the title of the bill for the Islamic Republic of Iran that have Whereas, according to the United Nations the first time. not been authorized by Congress. Children’s Fund, FGM/C is reported to occur The bill clerk read as follows: S. CON. RES. 35 in all parts of the world, but is most preva- A bill (H.R. 5687) making emergency sup- At the request of Ms. SINEMA, the lent in parts of Africa, the Middle East, and plemental appropriations for the fiscal year names of the Senator from Indiana Asia; Whereas, although the practice of FGM/C ending September 30, 2020, and for other pur- (Mr. BRAUN) and the Senator from is highly concentrated in specific regions poses. Georgia (Mr. PERDUE) were added as co- and associated with several cultural tradi- Mr. MCCONNELL. I now ask for a sponsors of S. Con. Res. 35, a concur- tions, it is not tied to any one religion; second reading, and in order to place rent resolution providing for a joint Whereas, in 2016, the Centers for Disease the bill on the calendar under the pro- hearing of the Committee on the Budg- Control and Prevention published a report visions of rule XIV, I object to my own estimating that 513,000 women and girls in et of the Senate and the Committee on request. the Budget of the House of Representa- the United States were at risk of, or may have been subjected to, FGM/C; The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- tives to receive a presentation from the tion having been heard, the bill will re- Comptroller General of the United Whereas, in 2015, the United Nations adopt- ed a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals ceive its second reading on the next States regarding the audited financial that includes a target to eliminate FGM/C by legislative day. statement of the executive branch. 2030, having previously recognized in 2010 f S. RES. 481 that ‘‘the abandonment of this harmful prac- At the request of Ms. ROSEN, the tice can be achieved as a result of a com- ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, name of the Senator from Michigan prehensive movement that involves all pub- FEBRUARY 11, 2020 (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- lic and private stakeholders in society’’; Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I sor of S. Res. 481, a resolution com- Whereas the elimination of FGM/C has been called for— ask unanimous consent that when the memorating the 75th anniversary of (1) by numerous intergovernmental organi- Senate completes its business today, it the liberation of the Auschwitz exter- zations, including the African Union, the Eu- adjourn until 10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb- mination camp in Nazi-occupied Po- ropean Union, and the Organization of Is- ruary 11; further, that following the land. lamic Cooperation; and (2) in 3 resolutions of the United Nations prayer and pledge, the morning hour be f General Assembly; deemed expired, the Journal of pro- SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS Whereas the Annual Country Reports on ceedings be approved to date, the time Human Rights Practices prepared by the De- for the two leaders be reserved for their partment of State include information on— use later in the day, and morning busi- SENATE RESOLUTION 494—DE- (1) whether FGM/C is prevalent; ness be closed; further, that following (2) the type and category of genital cutting NOUNCING FEMALE GENITAL leader remarks, the Senate proceed to MUTILATION OR CUTTING AS A that is most common; and (3) international and governmental efforts executive session and resume consider- VIOLATION OF THE HUMAN to address the practice of FGM/C; ation of the Brasher nomination under RIGHTS OF WOMEN AND GIRLS Whereas the Federal Government recog- the previous order; and finally, I ask AND URGING THE INTER- nized FGM/C as a form of gender-based vio- that the Senate recess from 12:30 p.m. NATIONAL COMMUNITY AND THE lence in— until 2:15 p.m. to allow for the weekly FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO IN- (1) the United States Strategy to Prevent conference meetings. and Respond to Gender-Based Violence Glob- CREASE EFFORTS TO ELIMINATE The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without THE HARMFUL PRACTICE ally, released in August 2012 and updated in June 2016; and objection, it is so ordered. Ms. ERNST (for herself, Mrs. BLACK- (2) the United States Global Strategy to f BURN, Mrs. CAPITO, Mrs. HYDE-SMITH, Empower Adolescent Girls, released in Mrs. LOEFFLER, Mrs. FISCHER, and Mr. March 2016; ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT Whereas a Government Accountability Of- BRAUN) submitted the following resolu- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, if tion; which was referred to the Com- fice report released in 2016 concluded that ‘‘State and USAID currently have limited there is no further business to come be- mittee on Foreign Relations: international assistance efforts to address fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- S. RES. 494 FGM/C’’; and sent that it stand adjourned under the Whereas female genital mutilation or cut- Whereas, in 2012, the United Nations Gen- previous order, following the remarks ting (referred to in this preamble as ‘‘FGM/ eral Assembly designated February 6 as the of Senator BROWN and Senator ENZI. C’’) is recognized internationally as a viola- ‘‘International Day of Zero Tolerance for Fe- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tion of the human rights of women and girls; male Genital Mutilation’’ to enhance aware- objection, it is so ordered. Whereas FGM/C comprises all procedures ness of, and encourage concrete actions by The Senator from Ohio. that involve partial or total removal of the governments and individuals against, the external female genitalia or other injury to practice of FGM/C: Now, therefore, be it f Resolved, That the Senate— the female genital organs for nonmedical BUDGET PROPOSAL reasons; (1) denounces female genital mutilation or Whereas an estimated 200 million girls and cutting as a violation of the human rights of Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, thank women alive as of January 2020 have been women and girls; you, and I thank the Republican lead- victims of FGM/C, with girls under the age of (2) affirms the importance of ending the er. 15 representing 44 million of those who have practice of female genital mutilation or cut- Last month, while this body was try- ting globally for the safety and security of been cut; ing, as we know—and failing—to hold Whereas more than 3 million girls are esti- women; mated to be at risk of FGM/C annually; (3) calls upon the international community the President accountable for betray- Whereas the practice of FGM/C is mostly to increase efforts to accelerate the elimi- ing the American people, President carried out on young girls between infancy nation of female genital mutilation or cut- Trump went to Davos, and he doubled and age 15; ting; and down on another betrayal of the Amer- Whereas the practice of FGM/C is rooted in (4) urges the Secretary of State and the ican people. gender inequality and is often linked to Administrator of the United States Agency While he was hobnobbing with the other elements of gender-based violence and for International Development to incor- global elite in Switzerland, he let slip porate coordinated efforts to eliminate fe- discrimination, such as child marriage; his plan, after his tax handouts to bil- Whereas the World Health Organization as- male genital mutilation or cutting into the serts that FGM/C— gender programs of the Department of State lionaires and corporations blew up the (1) has no health benefits for women and and the United States Agency for Inter- deficit—we know deficits now. Thanks girls; and national Development, respectively. to Republican governing, thanks to

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The President’s budget did wants to pay for it by cutting Social away to corporations and the wealthi- come out today. It consists of a set of Security and Medicare. est, tiny sliver of the population. documents a foot high. In my opinion, Today we got President Trump’s Remember the promises the Presi- the whole pile should be replaced with budget. This document makes it clear dent made that his tax law would mean a list from the President of what he how he wants to pay for his tax scam— raises for workers? He said it over and thinks are pretty good ideas to do this on the backs of working families and over. I was in the President’s Cabinet year. seniors. room with the President and a handful I want to encourage people, including I want to start with one that is of of Senators from both parties. He the Senator from Ohio, not to waste special interest in Ohio. We all know promised, before it passed, With this any time searching out the President’s that just in the last 2 or 3 years—well, tax bill, everybody will get a $4,000 budget cuts. Nobody has listened to the starting soon after President Trump raise, he said—well, not exactly true. President in the 23 years that I have was elected and then over about a year- He told workers last year, the month been here. Congress doesn’t pay atten- and-a-half period, the Lordstown auto after he signed the law, You are going tion to the President’s budget exercise. plant—about 4,500 jobs—shut down. to start seeing a lot more money in I don’t know why we put him through President Trump had promised those your paycheck. that. That is all it is. workers—he said to Mahoning Valley: One lie after another lie after an- Congress holds the pursestrings, ac- Don’t sell your homes. These jobs are other lie. Instead of investing in work- cording to the Constitution. Congress coming back. This is going to work for ers, corporations bought back tril- is very protective of that constitu- us. And then the President Trump did lions—literally, trillions—of dollars of tional authority. If you don’t believe absolutely nothing. The third shift was their own stock to line investors’ pock- me, watch all the rhetoric that comes laid off. The second shift laid was off. ets. Meanwhile, the deficit exploded. out on the President’s budget. I am The first shift was laid off. The plant We know what the corporate crowd’s hoping that I hear something positive closed, and there were 4,500 lost jobs. plan always is to deal with the deficit, on it, but it is pretty hard to find any- I have been working with Senator every single time: cut taxes, blow a thing positive with the funding situa- PORTMAN—my Republican colleague— hole in the deficit, and then go back tion that we are in. I do have to take and others on getting somebody to and pay for it by cuts to Social Secu- issue with something that was just said come into that plant. It will not just be rity and Medicare. How do we know here, that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act the 4,500 good UAW jobs, but it could that is what they are going to do? Be- hasn’t worked. It has worked. be, potentially, a good many jobs. cause they told us that is what they Now, a very important thing for ev- There was a loan program that we and are going to do. In spring 2017, right erybody to know: The problem that we this company were going to use to after President Trump was elected, the are in right now with our deficits make sure they could, if you will, re- Wall Street Journal ran an op-ed by doesn’t have to do with the dollars that industrialize part of the Lordstown economist Martin Feldstein, who has are coming in. The first year after the complex. Well, the President’s budget built his career pushing tax cuts for his Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, we took in axed that plan, that loan program. We rich friends. more revenue than ever before. More were counting on that as a way to re- Guess how he wanted President people had jobs. More people were pay- place some of those jobs that the Presi- Trump to pay for his corporate give- ing taxes. Companies were paying more dent of the United States promised away? In those days, the President taxes. They were doing more business. would come back, and now we can’t said, We will have so much economic That results in more taxes. So, that even count on that. There is that. growth that it will pay for itself. Well, first year, we got more money than we Then, in addition to the cuts to Medi- the economic growth has been less in had ever had to spend before. care and Social Security, he is taking a these 3 years of Trump than in the last The second year, we had more money sledgehammer to Medicaid, to food 3 years of Obama, but that is not the than the first year. We keep getting stamps, to investments in infrastruc- point. The point is he said it would pay more money to spend. The problem is ture, and support for rural commu- for itself. we have no control over our urge to nities and small towns. He wants to Well, Martin Feldstein didn’t believe spend. Since CBO’s June 2019 Long- make it harder to clean up our drink- that. He knew. He said in this article Term Budget Outlook, Congress has ing water and stop polluters. that it will not pay for itself; it will passed and the President has signed At a time when one in four renters pay a little bit. But he said the best legislation that would add more than spends more than half of their income way to do it is raise the Social Secu- $2 trillion to our national debt over the in housing, he wants to make it harder rity retirement age. It looks like Presi- next 10 years. That is how we are to help families find and afford loans dent Trump was listening to Martin spending. for a home. Pretty much the only ones Feldstein. The increased spending caps from the who escaped unscathed, the only ones It always comes back to whose side Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019 are re- the President’s budget acts didn’t hit: are you on. You stand with workers, or sponsible for $1.7 trillion of that $2.1 corporations and their wealthy, unac- you stand with corporations. You stand trillion. It does include interest costs, countable CEOs. To fund their tax with insurance companies, or you but that is what we have to pay any cuts—again, the tax cuts 2 years ago— stand with patients. You stand with time we have a debt. That $1.7 trillion 70 percent of the tax cuts went to the Wall Street, or you stand with con- passed with no debate. There was a wealthiest 1 percent of people in this sumers. budget point of order. I had established country. To pay for those tax cuts that Do you fight for Wall Street wealth? a budget point of order, which takes 60 have exploded the Federal budget def- Or do you fight for the dignity of work? votes. I missed by four being able to icit—you don’t have to be an account- If you love this country, you fight for stop that. We can’t spend that way. ant like my friend from Wyoming to the people who make it work. The But that isn’t the President’s budget. understand what has happened to this President promised to fight for Amer- That is our budget. deficit—President Trump wants to ask ican workers and their families. This Over the next few days, you will hear more from families struggling to make budget he released today is the latest lots of complaints about the Presi- ends meet, the families he promised to in a long line of broken promises and dent’s budget. Seldom will anybody fight for, the families he has betrayed. betrayals. mention anything good, and it has been He wants to ask more of seniors and I yield the floor. that way for every President. You will

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Those are called man- days. idea or spending bill that is able to datory programs. Once a program is ap- Recently, I went to a hearing on the pass already, it already has the votes proved in the mandatory category, dangers of youth vaping. It turned into to bust the budget and put us deeper that spending is never voted on again. a diatribe about President Trump. into debt. Worse yet, no one hardly ever looks at Presidents’ budgets, regardless of what Congress also doesn’t meet spending the program to see if it does what it President, are a chance for Members deadlines. If Congress passes a con- was supposed to do. Nothing should be not in his party to beat up verbally on tinuing resolution, which means we mandatory that doesn’t have a source whoever is President. For that reason, couldn’t agree by the end of the fiscal of revenue—that is, money—sufficient I didn’t hold a hearing on President year, the government stays open with to fund it into the future. Do you know Obama’s last budget, and I will not be permission to spend each month 1/12 of what that would amount to if we had holding one on this President’s budget what it was allocated the previous that kind of rule on mandatory? for that reason. Let me repeat that. year. That is what a continuing resolu- Social Security no longer brings in as Because it turns into a diatribe against tion does; it allows them to keep oper- much money as we pay out. Medicare the President, I did not hold a hearing ating at what they had before. doesn’t bring in the money that we pay on President Obama’s last budget, and, Continuing resolutions continue out. Medicaid doesn’t bring in the for that same reason, I am not going to until both sides are able to negotiate money that we pay out. In the manda- hold a hearing on this President’s what they want, but the new method of tory programs, there are probably only budget. compromise is you can have everything about four that have a source of rev- If you want the animosity of a budg- you want as long as you will let me enue to fund them. The rest all take et hearing, the House of Representa- have everything I want. What kind of money from the general fund, which tives will have the Office of Manage- negotiation is that? means that the general fund doesn’t ment and Budget, OMB, for a hearing Well, as I mentioned before, it is $1.7 really have any money for the discre- this Wednesday. You can take that in trillion and one vote with no debate. tionary things that we vote on—you and get your dose of animosity if you Yeah. How would your Christmas shop- know, that big fight we have once a want. It will be a chance for the House ping for your family work under those year come October 1 to fund the rest of to ask loaded, venomous questions of circumstances where everybody could government—and mostly defense is in the Director. have whatever they wanted? Wouldn’t that category. The budget process is not working. it even be worse if you were spending I don’t get invited to speak at many The only thing of real value in any someone else’s money for those Christ- places. It is kind of depressing. President’s budget is our history of mas presents? What if it appeared to be But once the program is approved, spending. That is what has already an unlimited supply of money? How mandatory spending is never voted on been done. We ought to look at that. long would that last? again, and no one looks at the program We ought to see the mistakes that we Of course, if a continuing resolution to see what it is supposed to do. They have made, the way that we have piled doesn’t pass, the government is shut still get their annual money, even up this debt. If Congress, for once, down. The employees are sent home. though some of these programs have could spend a portion of the scrutiny Federal public places are shut down expired. They had an expiration date, they give to the President’s projected and closed to the public. When agree- and we went past the expiration date, cuts and, instead, look at the history ment is finally reached, the employees which means the program shouldn’t of our spending, we might be able to come back. They are paid for the time exist anymore, but it does, and we con- gain ground. Yes, only cuts will be they were off. They are way behind in tinue to fund it, not only at its pre- blasted, even though we never make their work, which hurts the economy vious, expired level. We keep adding cuts; we just keep spending. when permits aren’t released—and cost-of-living increases for it. Yes, it is The official budget is done in the other things. We also have to pay lots probably needed, but what is the Senate and separately in the House and of overtime to catch up for the time money really doing? is only official if the House and Senate they were off. No business would be in business if can reach agreement. When the two There are several proposals out there they didn’t check even more than an- Chambers of Congress are opposite ma- that could stop shutdowns and put nually to see what is working effec- jorities, there is little chance for pressure on Congress to get the spend- tively and eliminating those that agreement. From history, I can assure ing job done on time. How long can we aren’t. We should be doing that task. you cuts will not be made. I can also overspend? Well, interest, I think, is When was the last time you saw a pro- assure you that seldom does any pro- currently in the area of 21⁄2 percent. If gram eliminated around here? I have gram get as big of an increase as the people lose confidence in the Federal been here 23 years. Nope. participants request, but that is chang- Government, we will have to pay a Then there is the problem with pro- ing. There is no spending constraint. higher interest rate in order to get the gram duplication. When I got to Wash- There is seldom an attempt to find money to cover the debt. Yes, we have ington, there were 119 preschool chil- money to cover the costs, especially on to pay the interest. If we default on the dren’s programs. Those are really im- new services that are dreamed up. interest, the country defaults. If that portant. If kids get the learning they I will do a budget. I will ask the interest rate were to go from the cur- need before they go to kindergarten, it Democrats to help put together a re- rent 21⁄2 percent to the normal 5 per- makes a difference in the rest of their sponsible budget, working with Repub- cent, we would only be able to pay for life—but 119 programs? Senator KEN- licans. That is really the only way it Social Security, Medicare, and Med- NEDY and I worked together and can work responsibly. What do I mean icaid. merged quite a few of those. We elimi- by ‘‘responsibly’’? The Budget Com- You didn’t hear me say anything nated some—so there are some pro- mittee only sets limits on spending. A about defense. You didn’t hear me say grams that got eliminated—and we got lot of people think that we dig into anything about education. You didn’t that down to 45 programs. Five would every detail and decide how much ev- hear me say anything about infrastruc- probably do the job. We did pass an erybody is going to get. No. We set lim- ture. You didn’t hear me say anything amendment to a bill that said that its in a broad number of categories. It except Social Security, Medicaid, and those had to be pared down to five pro- is the Appropriations Committee that Medicare. That is what happens if peo- grams, and that all of them had to be allocates the specific dollars, but we ple lose confidence in this, if they under the Department of Education. always wind up spending beyond the think we are overspending continually The reason we weren’t able to get

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INTRODUCTION OF THE IN- PERSONAL EXPLANATION The organization enjoys deep community CREASED TRANSPARENCY IN support with over 800 volunteers over 1,400 501(C)(4) ORGANIZATIONS ACT OF HON. LISA BLUNT ROCHESTER donors each year and demonstrates that dra- 2020 OF DELAWARE matic transformation of lives is possible, given IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the right structure, support and opportunity. Monday, February 10, 2020 I commend Homestretch’s staff on their or- HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON ganization’s 30th anniversary, I am sincerely Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER. Madam Speak- grateful for their tireless efforts to improve the OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA er, I wish to clarify my position on roll call lives of many of Northern Virginia’s most vul- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES votes cast on February 7, 2020. nerable families and for giving them the tools On Roll Call Vote Number 54, on the Emer- to succeed. Monday, February 10, 2020 gency Supplemental Appropriations for Dis- aster Relief and Puerto Rico Disaster Tax Re- f Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, today, I in- lief Act, I did not vote. It was my intention to RACHEL CRANE MATHER SCHOOL troduce the Increased Transparency in vote ‘‘Yea.’’ 501(c)(4) Organizations Act of 2020. This bill f would require the Internal Revenue Service HON. JOE CUNNINGHAM CELEBRATING THE 30TH (IRS) to make publicly available the forms or- OF SOUTH CAROLINA ANNIVERSARY OF HOMESTRETCH ganizations that self-declare under Section IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Monday, February 10, 2020 file with the IRS. Americans have the right to HON. DONALD S. BEYER, JR. OF VIRGINIA Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise know which organizations are operating under IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to honor Rachel Crane Mather, the this section of the IRC. Monday, February 10, 2020 founder of Beaufort’s Mather School. To be eligible for tax-exempt status under Rachel Mather moved to the Lowcountry in Mr. BEYER. Madam Speaker, it is with 501(c)(4), organizations, often referred to as 1867 after the Civil War. She was a woman of great pleasure that I recognize the 30th anni- faith and an educator. Mather hit the ground ‘‘social welfare organizations,’’ must be ‘‘de- versary of Homestretch, a Falls Church orga- voted exclusively to charitable, educational, or running as soon as she got to Beaufort and nization dedicated to empowering homeless within a year, she opened her own institution. recreational purposes.’’ They can choose to families in Northern Virginia to secure perma- Her hopes and dreams came to life by serving apply for 501(c)(4) status from the IRS, or nent housing and to attain the knowledge, others. they can simply self-declare. Previously, orga- skills and hope they need to achieve lasting The book of Matthew, Chapter 11, verse 28 nizations seeking to self-declare their economic self-sufficient. reads ‘‘Come to me, all you who are weary 501(c)(4) status were not required even to no- Homestretch has assisted substantially in and burdened, and I will give you rest.’’ Led tify the IRS of their existence. In 2015, how- the efforts of Fairfax County and the City of by faith and perseverance, Mather taught the ever, the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Falls Church to end homelessness by pro- weary and gave them food, housing, and rest viding housing and comprehensive services to Act of 2015 (the PATH Act) was enacted into during the southern Reconstruction Era. over 1,000 homeless families with over 3,000 law. Under that law, an organization seeking The Mather School was a sanctuary for the homeless children since its inception in 1990. young women in the Lowcountry and pro- to self-declare their 501(c)(4) status now must The organization contributes to the goals of file a notice with the IRS that it is operating duced over a century of superior education in One Fairfax by equipping families to escape Rachel’s name. As the matriarch of this institu- under this section. The PATH Act did not, homelessness and poverty permanently tion, we honor the culture and legacy she has however, make the filed notices, Form 8976, through programs that help them acquire skills left today. subject to public disclosure. and education, reduce debt and repair credit, The IRS has opined that Form 8976 cannot enter lucrative career paths and restore their f health. be made available under the Freedom of Infor- Furthermore, Homestretch significantly con- RECOGNIZING RONNIE mation Act or other disclosure laws. This opin- tributes to the economic empowerment of RAKESTRAW ion creates a discrepancy between those or- homeless parents with children in Northern ganizations for which the IRS must make pub- Virginia by launching them into such careers HON. TRENT KELLY licly available information—all Section 50l(c)(3) as nurses, chefs, teachers, accountants, real- OF MISSISSIPPI organizations and 501(c)(4) organizations that tors, dental assistants, pastors, commercial IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES drivers, social workers, business analysts, applied that for status—and self-declared Monday, February 10, 2020 501(c)(4) organizations. This discrepancy ap- pharmacy techs, master plumbers, pears to have been inadvertently created by restauranteurs, and auto mechanics. Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, the PATH Act. In addition to its wide array of services for I rise today to recognize an outstanding Mis- homeless families, Homestretch also provides sissippian, Ronnie Rakestraw. My bill would correct this oversight and quality early education for homeless and low- Ronnie Rakestraw formerly served the pub- mandate that the IRS publicly disclose any income children through its licensed pre- lic as the Union County East Post Justice filed Form 8976 upon request, thus allowing school, Kidstretch, and ensures the edu- Court Judge for over 32 years. During his ex- the public to know which organizations oper- cational success for youth in their program tensive career, Ronnie saw many changes in ate under 501(c)(4), as they do with 501(c)(3) through its dedicated collaboration with the the Mississippi court system. He was present organizations. In the aftermath of the Citizens Fairfax County and Falls Church City Schools. when Union County decided to divide justice United Supreme Court decision, which allows Homestretch has achieved unparalleled suc- court judges into East and West Posts. Ronnie for unlimited expenditure in political campaigns cess in equipping homeless families to secure always remained a dedicated public servant and maintain long term employment and per- and continued to put Mississippi first. He also from these ‘‘social welfare’’ groups, this bill is manent housing, with 90 percent families com- served as a municipal court judge for the town especially important to allow for greater trans- pleting the program by moving into permanent of Sherman, Mississippi, for over 20 years. parency. I urge my colleagues to support this housing that they can afford on income they I thank Ronnie for his lifelong dedication to bill. earn; and with 95 percent of its graduates the law and for making Mississippi a better never returning to homelessness. place. I wish him many years of good health.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:00 Feb 11, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10FE8.001 E10FEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with REMARKS E160 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 10, 2020 HONORING MASTER CAPTAIN William Ward was well respected and cher- Mark was born and grew up in the Bronx— WILLIAM WARD ished on Capitol Hill, among his peers on the the South Bronx as he would say. Mark was water, in the legal community and in the envi- an avid Brooklyn Dodgers fan. He later be- HON. CHARLIE CRIST ronmental community. He was a great friend came a Nationals fan as a result of spending OF FLORIDA and compassionate advocate who worked tire- most of his life in Washington, D.C.; but make IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lessly to protect the people and waters he no mistake about it, Mark was a New Yorker Monday, February 10, 2020 loved. Thanks to his contributions and advo- through and through and never let you forget cacy, our coastal environment and fisheries it. Mr. CRIST. Madam Speaker, I rise today to are more sustainable than before. honor the life of Master Captain William Ward, f Mark originally came to Washington to work of Florida, who passed away December 13, for the late Bella Abzug. Mark would often en- 2019 at the age of 57. NATIONAL COURT REPORTING AND tertain people with stories about those years William was licensed by the U.S. Coast CAPTIONING WEEK working in her office. Representative Abzug Guard as a Merchant Marine Officer in 1991. was proud of Mark and his tireless devotion to He earned his bachelor’s degree from the Uni- HON. RON KIND environmental issues, as well as his commit- versity of South Florida-College of Business in OF WISCONSIN ment to others, especially those who were Accounting in 1994, and attained his Juris IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES less fortunate. Later, Mark worked for the Sen- Doctor degree in 2013, from Barry University Monday, February 10, 2020 College of Law. ate Environment and Public Works Committee, Mr. Ward was the President and C.E.O. of Mr. KIND. Madam Speaker, today, we rec- helping shape our nation’s environmental pol- Captains Finest Seafood from 1994 to 2009, ognize the Eighth Annual Court Reporters and icy at its earliest stages. While he was a reli- served on the Gulf Fisherman’s Association Captioners Week. Approximately 48 million able Democrat, many of his friends were very board of directors since 2004, was the Vice Americans are considered deaf or hard-of- reliable Republicans. He knew how to get President of Seafood Harvesters of America, hearing, and the captioning services that things done by working with others, under- and a board member with the Gulf Coast realtime writers and stenographic captioners standing others, and of course, caring for oth- Leadership Conference. In addition, Mr. Ward ensure that all Americans have equal access ers. to news and other vital information. was a member director of Fish for America, One of Mark’s great accomplishments was USA, representing and educating the millions Realtime writers are highly trained profes- the enactment of the Superfund Recycling Eq- of seafood consumers in the United States. sionals who share a unique ability to convert uity Act (SREA), which provided environmental His leadership and efforts earned him the title the spoken word to text that can be read, clarity for recyclers facing potential liability of Florida Businessman of the Year in 2001 streamed, broadcast, searched, and archived. and in 2004 as the National Business Council This specialization includes broadcast cap- under Superfund. Because of SREA, recyclers Chairman. tioning and realtime translation services for today conduct due diligence to ensure their Mr. Ward advocated for sensible fisheries people who are deaf and hard of hearing, as materials are used again in an environmentally policy, including passage of the Port State well as providing near-instant translation in responsible manner. SREA was a monumental Measures Agreement, which helped curb un- legal and other settings. achievement for responsible recycling and regulated, unreported and illegal fishing. Addi- In the 116th Congress, I am proud to have Mark was instrumental in its enactment. reintroduced the Training for Realtime Writers tionally, Mr. Ward assisted in drafting legisla- Mark was fiercely loyal and devoted to his tion, advocating on its behalf, and consulting Act, which reauthorizes the Training for Realtime Writers Grant Program and encour- family—his brother, nephews, nieces, and with state and federal governmental agencies their children. Mark would visit them often in the development and implementation of ages careers in realtime writing and court re- porting, provides scholarships for students, wherever they lived and generously help protectionary natural resource regulations and whenever needed. He was very proud of them rules. William also served as an expert con- and modernizes curriculum to adapt to our all. He often spoke of his admiration of his sultant after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil changing world. I was proud to have my bill in- parents and how their hard work enabled him spill. He worked extensively on the passage of cluded in the 2008 Higher Education Act Re- the Restore Act which provided the primary authorization. to succeed in ways they could never have source of funding for the economic and eco- The Training for Realtime Writers Grant Pro- imagined, especially as they were recent im- logical recovery of the Gulf States. gram has been incredibly successful in train- migrants to this great country. Mark never for- Mr. Ward represented the State of Florida ing the current generation of captioners and got where he came from and the sacrifices his as a two-time Gubernatorial Appointee to the court reporters and has aided in the rapid parents made for him and his older brother Eli. growth of these professions. By reauthorizing Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission from Mark helped so many colleagues from his the Training for Realtime Writers grants, new 1999 to 2003. Further, William has served on beginnings on Capitol Hill through his long numerous state and federal natural resources students will have the opportunity to enter a technical, well-paid, and highly skilled career successful career at the Institute of Scrap Re- advisory panels, as well as two NOAA federal cycling Industries. Many of his colleagues appointments serving on the advisory commit- that will allow them to become court reporters and captioners immediately upon graduation. have gone on to great careers of their own as tees of the Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Manage- a result of Mark’s tutelage and deep caring for ment Council. From maintaining the integrity of our democ- Later in life, William worked as an attorney racy to ensuring every citizen stays up to date them. I know because I am one of those col- on several successfully litigated state and fed- on today’s 24-hour news cycle, realtime writ- leagues who learned so much and was helped eral court cases during his time as managing ers are vital to Americans in all communities. by Mark over the years. partner of Ward Consulting Partners, LLC, and Over the past decade, this program has en- Mark was also a man of faith. His Jewish the William Ward Law Group, PLLC. He also couraged a new generation of realtime writers faith helped him become a caring man to so testified as an expert witness on marine fish- to enter this vital field. I am proud to work with many, whether they be family, friends, col- eries cases in federal court, one of which pre- the National Court Reporters Association and leagues or strangers. People were simply peo- with my friend Rep. Rodney Davis, to reau- vailed in the U.S. Supreme Court. ple in Mark’s eyes. Mark cared about how oth- thorize this program so we can continue to in- During his career, William has consulted or ers were treated in our society and would worked with the National Oceanic and Atmos- crease awareness and interest in this profes- sion. speak up for them without reservation. He felt pheric Administration (NOAA) Washington he had walked in their shoes before them and f D.C., NOAA, Southeast Headquarters, NOAA, wanted life to be better for them. Southeast Fisheries Science Center, the Flor- IN RECOGNITION OF MARK REITER ida Fish and Wildlife Commission, the Florida Madam Speaker, we lost a giant in the recy- Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, Florida cling industry, the environmental community, Institute of Oceanography, University of South HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. and the Jewish community. Mark was a great OF NEW JERSEY Florida-College of Marine Science, University colleague, a mentor, and a friend to many. His IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Miami-Rosenstiel School of Marine and At- family and friends are so proud of who Mark mospheric Science, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Monday, February 10, 2020 became and what he left behind—a world he Coast Guard Regional Coast Guard Head- Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I rise today helped make better through his devotion to quarters in New Orleans, Miami, St. Peters- to honor a friend and a giant in the recycling others, his work and his actions. Mark will be burg, and Clearwater. industry—Mark Reiter. missed by so many.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:00 Feb 11, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10FE8.002 E10FEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with REMARKS February 10, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E161 PERSONAL EXPLANATION SUPPORT FOR THE LEE OF CALI- funding for the future growth of her organiza- FORNIA HOUSE AMENDMENT TO tion, ‘‘Growing the STEM.’’ In just three short SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. years, Lilian has helped over 400 students de- HON. DENNY HECK 550—TO REPEAL THE AUTHOR- velop a meaningful skill set in mathematics OF WASHINGTON IZATION FOR USE OF MILITARY and undoubtedly many future careers in major IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FORCE AGAINST IRAQ RESOLU- STEM fields. Her initiative is seen every day— TION OF 2002 through her fellow students—and through the Monday, February 10, 2020 community of Coeur d’Alene. As the head Mr. HECK. Madam Speaker, I was unable HON. DENNY HECK math coach at her local high school, Lilian to cast votes during the week of January 27th OF WASHINGTON continues to help fellow students excel in to January 31st, 2020, due to an inability to fly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mathematics. While it may be difficult to meas- ure the impact she has made, it is clear that while recovering from an upper-respiratory in- Monday, February 10, 2020 fection. Had I been present, I would have this is just the beginning of Lilian’s impact on voted: YEA on Roll Call No. 23; YEA on Roll Mr. HECK. Madam Speaker, authorizing our community. I thank Lilian for her hard work Call No. 24; YEA on Roll Call No. 25; YEA on military force is the most sobering responsi- and dedication to the future of so many Idaho Roll Call No. 26; YEA on Roll Call No. 27; bility Congress has. students. YEA on Roll Call No. 28; YEA on Roll Call No. Washington’s 10th District includes Joint 29; NAY on Roll Call No. 30; YEA on Roll Call Base Lewis-McChord, where over 40,000 f servicemembers are stationed. I am very No. 31; YEA on Roll Call No. 32; YEA on Roll PERSONAL EXPLANATION Call No. 33; and YEA on Roll Call No. 34. aware that every decision I make can affect their lives and the lives of their families. I take f that responsibility very seriously. HON. GEORGE HOLDING In 2001, Congress passed an Authorization OF NORTH CAROLINA CONGRATULATING SHALISHA for the Use of Military Force only three days IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THOMAS ON HER RECEIPT OF after the September 11th attacks. Because the THE 2019–2020 MILKEN EDUCATOR country was still trying to determine exactly Monday, February 10, 2020 AWARD how we had been attacked, that AUMF was Mr. HOLDING. Madam Speaker, I was inad- written broadly. In the time since, the 2001 vertently detained and was unable to make HON. BRUCE WESTERMAN AUMF has been used dozens of times to jus- votes. Had I been present, I would have voted tify military action. NAY on Roll Call No. 41; YEA on Roll Call No. OF ARKANSAS Subsequently, Congress passed another 42; YEA on Roll Call No. 43; NAY on Roll Call IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AUMF in 2002, which authorized military ac- No. 44; YEA on Roll Call No. 45; YEA on Roll tion in Iraq. President Trump cited the 2002 Monday, February 10, 2020 Call No. 46; YEA on Roll Call No. 47; NAY on AUMF as justification for his decision to kill Roll Call No. 48; YEA on Roll Call No. 49; Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise Qassem Soleimani in early January, more NAY on Roll Call No. 50; and NAY on Roll today to congratulate Ms. Shalisha Thomas on than 17 years after the AUMF’s passage. Call No. 51. being named a recipient of the 2019–2020 I have advocated for the end of the 2002 Milken Educator Award. AUMF since 2014, during my first term in Con- f Described as ‘‘the Oscars of Teaching,’’ this gress. But it was only when I joined the House RECOGNIZING CHIEF IRA LEWIS honor is awarded to 40 educators nationally, Intelligence Committee last Congress that I and Ms. Thomas is the only winner from the fully appreciated the scope and scale of our State of Arkansas. According to the Milken missions around the world. HON. GREGORY F. MURPHY I would have joined my colleagues in voting Family. Foundation, Ms. Thomas was given to repeal the 2002 AUMF, and I was proud to OF NORTH CAROLINA this distinct honor for her efforts to encourage cosponsor the underlying resolution. I strongly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES her students through art. believe that Congress must reassert its role in Monday, February 10, 2020 Having received a degree in art education decisions of when to use military force. The from the University of Arkansas in 2012, Ms. 2002 AUMF has been used to justify military Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina. Madam Thomas is also a valuable asset to the young action that had not been contemplated by Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Chief Ira people of the Pine Bluff community in her abil- Congress. By repealing it, Congress will bring Lewis, USCG (Ret.) of Harker’s Island, North ity to encourage a high academic standard, grave decisions about war and military action Carolina, who passed away recently at the build meaningful student-teacher relationships, closer to the people whose lives will be altered age of 101. Mr. Lewis began his career as a and set students up for success in all aspects by them. I am glad the House voted for such fisherman, and then joined the Coast Guard in of life. an outcome. 1938. He served 21 years on the south shore of Long Island, New York, the final 31⁄2 years Ms. Thomas’ work is a shining example of f the power of an educator in the lives of young as lighthouse keeper at Montauk Lighthouse. people and the power of service to a sur- HONORING LILIAN SMITH OF After retiring from the Coast Guard and return- rounding community. I take this time to ap- COEUR D’ALENE IDAHO ing to Harker’s Island, Ira worked for 9 years plaud her on her award and her further suc- at Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station as a cesses, and to thank her for her exceptional HON. RUSS FULCHER civilian. He continued fishing, and tended the local veteran’s memorial, making sure flags representation of Arkansas and Fourth District OF IDAHO were flown and grounds were well groomed. educators. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In 1940 Ira married the love of his life, Monday, February 10, 2020 f Maggie Hancock, whom he had met in the Mr. FULCHER. Madam Speaker, I rise second grade. They had two children Ann and PERSONAL EXPLANATION today to honor the work of Lilian Smith of Phil, and eventually grandchildren, great- Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. At a young age, Lilian grandchildren, a great great-grandson. Unfor- HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER found she had a love for mathematics and a tunately, Maggie preceded Ira in death in 1999 passion to share her knowledge with her fel- after battling cancer. OF MISSOURI low students. As she entered high school, Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lilian created a non-profit to organize competi- this veteran, patriot and public servant, Chief tive math teams and peer mentoring programs Ira Lewis who valiantly carried on the storied Monday, February 10, 2020 at over 12 local schools in the Coeur d’Alene tradition of courage, faithfulness and service Mr. CLEAVER. Madam Speaker, I regret- area. When first starting, Lilian convinced a that characterizes our United States Coast tably missed votes on Friday, February 7, local elementary school to start an after-school Guard. May we never forget the sacrifices 2020. I had intended to vote ‘‘yes’’ on roll call math team, and it grew from there. Through made by those in uniform, past and present, vote 52, ‘‘no’’ on roll call vote 53, and ‘‘yes’’ her work, Lillian has recruited dozens of stu- and always keep our dedicated service mem- on roll call vote 54. dent coaches, mentors, and has even secured bers in our thoughts and prayers.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:00 Feb 11, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10FE8.005 E10FEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with REMARKS E162 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 10, 2020 NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE ally led to the formation of the Chamber. The of Greenville, North Carolina. For more than SURVIVORS WEEK Chamber emerged as an advocate for farmers 35 years, she has been the first face people and community members and, over time, the would see at St. Peter Catholic School. She HON. BARBARA LEE economic prospects of a once sleepy agrarian answered the phone, led tours, maintained en- OF CALIFORNIA town expanded. During the Great Depression, rollment records, helped handle billing, and the Hillsboro Chamber committed itself to uni- also served as school nurse. For 20 years she IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fying the community in difficult financial times, even served as athletic director. Not only that, Monday, February 10, 2020 helping to lift spirits with celebrations such as but for all those jobs, and for all those years Ms. LEE of California. Madam Speaker, this Happy Days, Hillsboro Bargain Days, and the she never once brought home a paycheck. Al- week we honor the second National Gun Vio- Harvest Festival. The Chamber also helped though a few people in leadership were lence Survivors Week. the local economy survive by partnering with aware, most in the St. Peter family thought I rise today to lift the voices of survivors the City of Hillsboro to administer funds that Mrs. Walsh was a paid employee. Her secret who live with the impact of gun violence each were used to employ workers to expand run- was safe until about two months ago when the and every day. ways at the airport, build a post office and school established an endowment in her Every year, over 36,000 Americans are hospital, and improve a municipal water sys- honor. In announcing the creation of the Lau- killed in acts of gun violence and approxi- tem. These early investments in infrastructure rel Walsh Fund, school officials revealed that mately 73,330 more are shot and injured. have helped make Hillsboro and the sur- this longtime employee was, in fact, a volun- Every day in America, one hundred people rounding region a hub for the semiconductor teer. die and hundreds more are wounded by gun and high technology industry. Silicon Forest, Teacher Joe Hughes who has worked with violence. Even more are threatened or witness as it is known today, will continue to lead the Walsh for three decades said: ‘‘She’s just so gun violence. way in development of new technologies and kind to everyone. She’s just a fine person, just America’s gun death rate is 11 times greater innovative thinking. a good example of what a human being than that of other developed countries. Even with the expansion of the economy should be, what Christ called us to be.’’ This is why House Democrats have passed and growth of modern industry, the Chamber Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring commonsense legislation like H.R. 8, the Bi- has continued to support small business own- this incredible volunteer, but more importantly, partisan Background Check Act, and H.R. ers and community members, making sure a wonderfully faithful servant of our Lord 1112, the Enhanced Background Check Act, they have the opportunity to participate in the Jesus Christ, and my personal friend, Laurel to help End Gun Violence to keep our commu- growing economy. In 1995, The Hillsboro Walsh. nities safe. Yet Leader MCCONNELL continues Chamber created the School to Career Pro- f to block a vote on this crucial step forward. gram, which has developed an important PERSONAL EXPLANATION This is SHAMEFUL. workforce pipeline to connect high school stu- The American people deserve ACTION. Not dents from schools throughout Washington political gamesmanship. County to career opportunities in their commu- HON. RALPH NORMAN We must stop the bloodshed and the tears. nities. By connecting employers to educators OF SOUTH CAROLINA Our children and our communities deserve and community leaders, the Hillsboro Cham- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ber is also at the forefront of rethinking post- more than just thoughts and prayers—they de- Monday, February 10, 2020 serve action. secondary opportunities for its community members. Mr. NORMAN. Madam Speaker, due to un- f The 125th anniversary of the Hillsboro foreseen circumstances directly related to the PERSONAL EXPLANATION Chamber of Commerce is a testament to how betterment of the community I serve, I had to a collaborative commitment between multiple miss voting on H.R. 5678 and all accom- HON. PATRICK T. McHENRY stakeholders makes a community better for panying amendments. Had I been present, I everyone. Although Hillsboro and the sur- would have voted Nay on Roll Call No. 52; OF NORTH CAROLINA rounding region look very different now, the Yea on Roll Call No. 53; and Nay on Roll Call IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spirit of collaboration and seeking opportunity No. 54. Monday, February 10, 2020 in Hillsboro remains the same. f Mr. MCHENRY. Madam Speaker, due to f IN HONOR OF GENE AND PEGGY traveling with President Trump to North PERSONAL EXPLANATION RADIN Carolina, I was unable to vote today. Had I been present, I would have voted Nay on Roll Call No. 52; Yea on Roll Call No. 53; and Nay HON. MARTHA ROBY HON. ANDY BARR on Roll Call No. 54. OF ALABAMA OF KENTUCKY f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Monday, February 10, 2020 HILLSBORO CHAMBER OF Monday, February 10, 2020 COMMERCE 125TH ANNIVERSARY Mrs. ROBY. Madam Speaker, I was unable Mr. BARR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to to vote on Thursday, February 6 and Friday, honor Mr. Gene Radin and Mrs. Peggy Radin HON. SUZANNE BONAMICI February 7. Had I been present I would have of Jessamine County, Kentucky. Both Mr. and voted as follows: NAY on Roll Call No. 38; Mrs. Radin are honored veterans of our great OF OREGON NAY on Roll Call No. 39; NAY on Roll Call IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nation. No. 40; NAY on Roll Call No. 41; YEA on Roll Mr. Radin joined the United States Coast Monday, February 10, 2020 Call No. 42; YEA on Roll Call No. 43; NAY on Guard in 1948. He served for 43 years and Ms. BONAMICI. Madam Speaker, I rise to Roll Call No. 44; YEA on Roll Call No. 45; earned the rank of CWO4 prior to his retire- congratulate the Hillsboro Chamber of Com- YEA on Roll Call No. 46; YEA on Roll Call No. ment in 1991. Chief Petty Officer Peggy Radin merce, the City of Hillsboro, and Washington 47; NAY on Roll Call No. 48; YEA on Roll Call served in the Coast Guard for 20 years. Be- County on the 125th anniversary of the Hills- No. 49; NAY on Roll Call No. 50; NAY on Roll tween the two of them, they devoted 63 years boro Chamber of Commerce. The City of Hills- Call No. 51; NAY on Roll Call No. 52; YEA on of service to America. boro has grown from its agrarian roots to Roll Call No. 53; and NAY on Roll Call No. 54. Following retirement from the Coast Guard, emerge as an economic engine in the State of f Mr. and Mrs. Radin began serving their fellow Oregon. RECOGNIZING LAUREL WALSH veterans by volunteering at the Thomson- Since the Hillsboro Chamber was founded Hood Veteran Center in Wilmore, Kentucky. in 1895, it has worked tirelessly with local HON. GREGORY F. MURPHY Mr. Radin recently completed 25 years of vol- business and community leaders to bring unteer service. In addition, for many years Mr. OF NORTH CAROLINA greater opportunities to the people of Hills- Radin has placed American flags at the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES boro. When the Southern Pacific Railroad ar- graves of Coast Guard servicemen and rived, the ability to export wheat, hops, ber- Monday, February 10, 2020 women at Camp Nelson National Cemetery on ries, onions, and dairy helped expand a com- Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina. Madam the Saturday before Memorial and Veterans mercial district in the community that eventu- Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Laurel Walsh Days.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:00 Feb 11, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10FE8.012 E10FEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with REMARKS February 10, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E163 Mr. Radin turns 90 years old today, Feb- Distinguished Honor Graduate. It is truly in- Finally, here we are at graduation today. ruary 10. It is fitting to honor on this day such spiring to look out at my fellow cadets and After 51⁄2 long months, I am proud to say dedicated veterans and proud Americans as see just how much we have changed, both that you are looking at a group of successful physically and mentally. In the beginning, young men and women. During our time here Mr. Gene Radin and his wife Mrs. Peggy on Day Zero, I remember waiting in line to life-long friendships have been made, rela- Radin. They exemplify the American spirit and get a haircut thinking, ‘‘This is not where I tionships with family members have been patriotic service that make this the greatest want to be.’’ By the looks around the room strengthened, and we have found a driving nation on earth. Mr. and Mrs. Radin are to be everyone else had the same exact mindset as factor in our lives. A lot of us will leave with commended for their service both in the Coast me. All we had in common that day was a our high school equivalency, along with our Guard as well as to the veteran community in uniform and an I.D. card, and trust me: those Building Trades and Retail Sales certifi- pictures were not pretty. cations. We also take with us the confidence central Kentucky. During Acclimation Phase we were intro- It is my honor to acknowledge the lives of and discipline instilled within us during duced to a lot of concepts and ideas we these 22 weeks. To the cadets, I want to say these great Americans, Mr. and Mrs. Gene weren’t used to: for some it was early wake to you: congratulations! We’ve done it! We’ve Radin, before the United States Congress. ups; for others it was the physical training. made it through something that most people A few of us had problems with organization. f our age wouldn’t dare think about doing. I think I speak for us all when I say that one Take great pride in yourself knowing that of the most challenging aspects of Acclima- PERSONAL EXPLANATION you have succeeded where others have failed. tion Phase was the time hacks. Everything, To the staff of the Hoosier Youth ChalleNGe no matter how trivial, had a time associated Academy, a huge thanks to you all for being HON. DENNY HECK with it. Meeting these time hacks was abso- there when we needed you. Thanks for being OF WASHINGTON lutely crucial because if we failed to do so we here through the good and bad days, during IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES got rewarded with PT, with plenty to spare. This made us realize that to succeed we the ups and the downs, and for motivating us Monday, February 10, 2020 needed to work as a team, and that we were to be the best that we could be when we couldn’t find the motivation from within Mr. HECK. Madam Speaker, as a member only as strong as our weakest link. We could no longer act as individuals, but had to oper- ourselves. Thank you for being such a crit- of the House Committee on Financial Serv- ate as a team, giving us a ‘‘one team, one ical part of our success, for making us who ices, I am deeply committed to strengthening fight’’ mindset. Thinking back to 5 months we are today. Lastly, a special thanks to the consumer protections through legislative ac- ago, I remember how great it felt to receive family, friends, mentors, and loved ones: you tion. I was proud to vote in support of each of mail from family and friends. Those 2 weeks stood on the sidelines, gave your best sup- the bills in H.R. 3621—Comprehensive CRED- were extremely demanding, both physically port possible through letters, phone calls, and mentally, but because of the encourage- and constant engagement. Without you, IT Act of 2020 in committee, and I commend some of us wouldn’t have come here to make my colleagues for passing the package out of ment from each other, and the constant up- lifting notes from our loved ones, we were a positive change in our lives, let alone be the House. While I was unfortunately unable able to make it through Acclimation Phase here on graduation day ready to start anew to vote on House passage, I would have voted and graduate with flying colors. with a different, but hopeful outlook on our in support. A wave of relief washed over us as we grad- futures. Thank you again. President Theodore Roosevelt defined suc- f uated Acclimation Phase, became cadets, and enjoyed the weekend. To finally get a cess as ‘‘the ability to go from one failure to HOOSIER YOUTH CHALLENGE phone call home for the first time since another with no loss of enthusiasm.’’ Don’t CLASS 25 being gone was like a bottle of ice cold water be discouraged by your failures, but be moti- on a hot summer day. These incentives that vated by them. We all have the ability to we had worked so hard for were a privilege, succeed; we just have to find it. I leave you HON. GREG PENCE as compared to back at home where we took with these words from sportscaster Ernie OF INDIANA everything for granted. Acclimation Phase Harwell: ‘‘It’s time to say goodbye, but I think goodbyes are sad and I’d much rather IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tore us down, but built us back up even stronger. say hello. Hello to a new adventure.’’ This is Monday, February 10, 2020 After those two grueling weeks, we entered the first day of the rest of your lives. May Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, this past De- the ChalleNGe Phase of the program. you all continue to be successful in your own Throughout the next 5 months we were being adventures, wherever they may take you! cember, I had the honor of serving as the key- shaped, shifted, and molded into the best in- Thank you. note speaker for the graduation of Class 25 of dividuals that HYCA could produce. We Class 25: On your feet! the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy. started going to school learning our 8 core HYCA Creed on 3 Since 2007, the Hoosier Youth Challenge components, essential life skills needed to 1 . . . 2 . . . 3 . . .’’ Academy has helped change the lives of succeed in our time here and outside of f many young men and women between the HYCA. Then more options opened up to us: ages of 16 and 18, who, for one reason or an- activities such as basketball, Color Guard, RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT yearbook, and Art Club were made available other, were headed down the wrong path. OF PLANO POLICE OFFICER AR- to us to spend some extra free time we had. THUR PARKER Many cadets who take part in the Hoosier An early highlight in the program was Fam- Youth Challenge Academy program are either ily Day where we were allowed to spend a dropouts or have been expelled from school. few hours with our loved ones. Everyone had HON. VAN TAYLOR For five and half months, the cadets of an amazing time, and it was a huge stress re- OF TEXAS Class 25 participated in a quasi-military mod- liever for all of us after being here over 2 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES months. eled training and education program that Soon after there were even more opportu- Monday, February 10, 2020 teaches and instills in them a sense of dis- nities presented to us: we took the ASVAB Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, upon his cipline, responsibility, achievement and posi- test, earned college credit, created a resume´, tive behavior. participated in a mock interview, learned job well-deserved retirement this month, I rise Among the group of graduates included an skills, and had a job fair to give us insight today to recognize Plano Police Officer Arthur impressive 17-year-old from Indianapolis into which career interests we could poten- ‘‘Art’’ Parker on his thirty-four years of dedi- named De’Von Bates. As the Distinguished tially have. We also gained experience by cated service to the City of Plano, Texas. Honor Graduate, Cadet Bates spoke to his going on Service to Community trips. We During his tenure as a school resource offi- learned how to be selfless by investing time cer, Art made headlines for his incredible abil- peers as a leader, a role model and a in others, not just ourselves. changed young man now filled with con- In October we had the Tri-State Chal- ity to memorize the names of over 20,000 stu- fidence, pride and strength. A sense of ac- leNGe, something exciting and different dents. A true public servant, and man of many complishment and hope washed over the from previous classes. We were able to inter- talents, Officer Parker was often seen playing faces of he and his fellow graduates upon act with other people our age and learn extravagant harmonica solos, making balloon completion of this rigorous program, and I about some of the other ChalleNGe acad- animals, and most impressively, making peo- emies. To end such an eventful weekend, we ple laugh from their cars while stuck in school would like to include in the RECORD Cadet also had Mentor Match, followed by weekly Bates’ remarks: traffic. visits from our mentors. We received guid- In 2015, Officer Parker was the first ever ‘‘Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I ance, emotional relief, and plenty of advice would like to start off by saying welcome to from our mentors. You have played an im- school resource officer to be named as Plano the Hoosier Youth ChalleNGe Academy’s portant role in our success here at HYCA and Officer of the Year. This came as no surprise 25th graduating class. It is an honor and a we would like to thank you for spending pre- to many inspired by his power to make others privilege to represent this class of 60 as the cious time with us. feel valued.

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OF TEXAS of the meetings, when scheduled and f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES any cancellations or changes in the meetings as they occur. TRIBUTE TO SERGEANT FIRST Monday, February 10, 2020 As an additional procedure along CLASS JAVIER J. GUTIERREZ Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, today, I rise with the computerization of this infor- to recognize Mr. Randy Routon for his nearly mation, the Office of the Senate Daily HON. JOAQUIN CASTRO thirty-four years of dedicated service as the Digest will prepare this information for OF TEXAS Executive Director of LifePath Systems. printing in the Extensions of Remarks ONGRESSIONAL ECORD IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Created in 1986 as the community MHMR section of the C R for Collin County, LifePath Systems serves as on Monday and Wednesday of each Monday, February 10, 2020 the Local Intellectual and Developmental Dis- week. Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Madam Speaker, abilities Authority and Local Behavioral Health Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, Feb- today I rise in honor of United States Army Authority for Collin County. Under Mr. ruary 11, 2020 may be found in the Sergeant First Class Javier J. Gutierrez who Routon’s steadfast leadership, the organiza- Daily Digest of today’s record. died on February 8, 2020, in Nangarhar Prov- tion provides community-based services for ince, Afghanistan, in support of Operation over 1,100 infants, toddler, and families in MEETINGS SCHEDULED Freedom’s Sentinel. Sergeant First Class Collin, Rockwall, Kaufman, Grayson, and FEBRUARY 12 Gutierrez is from my hometown of San Anto- Fannin Counties through their Early Childhood 9 a.m. nio, Texas and is survived by his wife Gabriela Intervention program. Further, each month the Special Committee on Aging Gutierrez, four children, and parents Sylvia organization provides Behavioral Health serv- To hold hearings to examine home health and Javier Gutierrez. I am deeply saddened ices to approximately 3,800 Collin County resi- care in rural America. by his passing but also confident that his dents and Intellectual and Developmental Dis- SD–366 memory will live on through his many loved ability Services to over 1,700 individuals. 9:30 a.m. ones and our entire community. Committee on Homeland Security and As the CEO for LifePath, Randy supervises Governmental Affairs Javier Jaguar Gutierrez was born in Jack- over 450 hardworking employees and over To hold hearings to examine protecting sonville, North Carolina, on August 12, 1991. 350 private contractors stationed in 11 facili- the United States from global At an early age he demonstrated an interest in ties and homes, tasked with interfacing with pandemics. joining the military and following in his father’s state and local agencies. SD–G50 footsteps. His father, Javier S. Gutierrez, Mr. Routon previously served as the Execu- 10 a.m. served in the United States Marine Corps as tive Director of Mental Health Services in Committee on Banking, Housing, and an enlisted combat engineer during the Gulf Collin County, as a former administrator at Urban Affairs War. His great-grandfather, Thomas Ortiz, To hold hearings to examine the Semi- Children’s Hospital of New Orleans, and as an annual Monetary Policy Report to the served in the Army Air Forces as a bom- instructor at Texas Women’s University in Congress. bardier during World War II. He was a pris- Denton. Randy also served multiple terms as SD–538 oner of war, taken by the Nazis after his plane an elected Regional Representative and Committee on Commerce, Science, and was shot down. Treasurer on the Board of Directors for Texas Transportation Shortly after graduating from Luther Bur- Community Solutions, as a Regional Director To hold hearings to examine space mis- bank High School in 2009, Gutierrez enlisted for the National Therapeutic Recreation Soci- sions of global importance, focusing on in the United States Army, where he was sta- ety Board, and is currently serving as the planetary defense, space weather pro- tioned at the 2nd Battalion, 504th Parachute tection, and space situational aware- Texas Council of Community Centers Execu- ness. Infantry Regiment at Fort Bragg, North Caro- tive Directors Liaison to Texas Early Child- SH–216 lina. He later went on to attend Special Forces hood Intervention Providers. Committee on the Judiciary assessment and selection, graduating in 2015 Randy has helped shape Collin County To hold hearings to examine the nomina- as a Communications Sergeant and assign- through his work on the Advisory Board for the tions of John Leonard Badalamenti, to ment at the 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Health Care Committee, the Collin County be United States District Judge for the Airborne Group at Eglin Air Force Base of Special Task Unit for Adult Protective Serv- Middle District of Florida, Anna M. Florida. ices, the Executive Board of the Coalition for Manasco, to be United States District Sergeant First Class Gutierrez was a person Judge for the Northern District of Ala- Behavioral Health, and as a grant writer for bama, Drew B. Tipton, to be United of high quality whose humility was only various public and private organizations. Addi- States District Judge for the Southern matched by his commitment to service. During tionally, Mr. Routon has inspired countless District of Texas, and Kathryn C. his 11 years of remarkable service, he re- others as a Paul Harris Fellow and Community Davis, of Maryland, to be a Judge of ceived several awards, which included the Services Director for the McKinney Rotary the United States Court of Federal Army Commendation Medal; Army Achieve- Club. Claims. ment Medal; Good Conduct Medal; National Randy and his wife, Diane, are the proud SD–226 Defense Service Medal; Iraq Campaign Medal; parents of six children and six grandchildren, 10:15 a.m. Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Non- Committee on Foreign Relations with whom he looks forward to enjoying a rest- To hold hearings to examine United commissioned Officer Professional Develop- ful retirement with. States-Libya policy. ment Ribbon; Army Service Ribbon; Expert In- As Randy prepares to begin a new season SD–419 fantry and Parachutist Badges; and the Spe- of life, I ask my colleagues in the United 1 p.m. cial Forces Tab. Sergeant First Class Gutier- States House of Representatives to join me in Committee on Finance rez was posthumously awarded the Bronze recognizing Mr. Randy Routon for his selfless To hold hearings to examine the Presi- Star Medal, the Purple Heart, and promoted to and dedicated career as the Executive Direc- dent’s proposed budget request for fis- the rank of Sergeant 1st Class. tor for LifePath Systems and to wish him well cal year 2021 for the Department of the Madam Speaker, I am proud to recognize Treasury. in his future endeavors. SD–215 the life and service of a person who dedicated f themselves to family and country above all SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS FEBRUARY 13 else. The entire San Antonio community 9:30 a.m. mourns the loss of an American hero. We will Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, Committee on Armed Services be forever indebted to this true patriot whose agreed to by the Senate of February 4, To hold hearings to examine United sacrifice cannot be measured. I thank Ser- 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- States Northern Command and United geant First Class Gutierrez for his service, his tem for a computerized schedule of all States Strategic Command in review of

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on pages H999–1000 and H1000. There were no olution shall be considered as adopted and the joint quorum calls. resolution, as amended, shall be considered as read. Adjournment: The House met at 12 noon and ad- The rule waives all points of order against provisions journed at 8:12 p.m. in the joint resolution, as amended. The rule pro- vides one motion to recommit with or without in- structions. The rule provides that House Resolution Committee Meetings 842 is hereby adopted. The rule provides that on any COLORADO WILDERNESS ACT OF 2019; legislative day during the period from February 14, REMOVING THE DEADLINE FOR THE 2020, through February 24, 2020: the Journal of the RATIFICATION OF THE EQUAL RIGHTS proceedings of the previous day shall be considered AMENDMENT as approved; and the Chair may at any time declare Committee on Rules: Full Committee held a hearing on the House adjourned to meet at a date and time to H.R. 2546, the ‘‘Colorado Wilderness Act of 2019’’ be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjourn- [Protecting America’s Wilderness Act]; and H.J. ment. The rule provides that the Speaker may ap- Res. 79, removing the deadline for the ratification of point Members to perform the duties of the Chair the equal rights amendment. The Committee grant- for the duration of this period. Testimony was heard ed, by record vote of 9–4, a rule providing for con- from Representatives Cohen, Collins of Georgia, sideration of H.R. 2546, the ‘‘Colorado Wilderness DeGette, Westerman, and Tipton. Act of 2019’’, and H.J. Res. 79, Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment. The rule provides for consideration of Joint Meetings H.R. 2546, the ‘‘Colorado Wilderness Act of 2019’’, No joint committee meetings were held. under a structured rule. The rule provides one hour f of general debate on the bill equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority mem- NEW PUBLIC LAWS ber of the Committee on Natural Resources. The rule waives all points of order against consideration (For last listing of Public Laws, SEE DAILY DIGEST, p. D97) of the bill. The rule provides that the amendment S. 3201, to extend the temporary scheduling order in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text for fentanyl-related substances. Signed on February of Rules Committee Print 116–50 shall be consid- 6, 2020. (Public Law 116–114) ered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall be f considered as read. The rule waives all points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended. The COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR TUESDAY, rule makes in order only those further amendments FEBRUARY 11, 2020 printed in the Rules Committee report. Each such amendment may be offered only in the order printed (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) in the report, may be offered only by a Member des- Senate ignated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the re- Committee on Armed Services: to hold hearings to examine United States strategy in Afghanistan, 9:30 a.m., port equally divided and controlled by the proponent SD–G50. and an opponent, shall not be subject to amend- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Sub- ment, and shall not be subject to a demand for divi- committee on Manufacturing, Trade, and Consumer Pro- sion of the question. The rule waives all points of tection, to hold hearings to examine the state of inter- order against the amendments printed in the report. collegiate athlete compensation, 10 a.m., SD–106. The rule provides one motion to recommit with or Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: business without instructions. The rule provides for consider- meeting to consider the nominations of Katharine ation of H.J. Res. 79, Removing the deadline for the MacGregor, of Pennsylvania, to be Deputy Secretary, and ratification of the equal rights amendment, under a Lanny Erdos, of Ohio, to be Director of the Office of Sur- closed rule. The rule provides one hour of debate on face Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, both of the the joint resolution equally divided and controlled Department of the Interior, 11 a.m., SD–366. Committee on Environment and Public Works: business by the chair and ranking minority member of the meeting to consider S. 3239, to designate the head- Committee on the Judiciary. The rule waives all quarters building of the Department of Transportation lo- points of order against consideration of the joint res- cated at 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, in Washington, olution. The rule provides that the amendment in DC, as the ‘‘William T. Coleman, Jr., Federal Building’’, the nature of a substitute recommended by the Com- and 18 General Services Administration resolutions, 9:45 mittee on the Judiciary now printed in the joint res- a.m., SD–406.

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Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: ‘‘Autonomous Vehicles: Promises and Challenges of to hold hearings to examine a roadmap for effective cy- Evolving Automotive Technologies’’, 10 a.m., 2123 Ray- bersecurity, focusing on what states, locals, and the busi- burn. ness community should know and do, 9:30 a.m., Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change, SD–342. hearing entitled ‘‘EPA’s Lead and Copper Proposal: Fail- Subcommittee on Federal Spending Oversight and ing to Protect Public Health’’, 10:30 a.m., 2322 Ray- Emergency Management, to hold hearings to examine the burn. Afghanistan Papers, focusing on costs and benefits of Committee on Financial Services, Full Committee, hearing America’s longest war, 2:30 p.m., SD–342. entitled ‘‘Monetary Policy and the State of the Economy’’, Committee on the Judiciary: to hold hearings to examine 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. ensuring appropriate medical care for children, 10 a.m., Committee on House Administration, Subcommittee on SD–226. Elections, hearing entitled ‘‘Native American Voting Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, to hold hear- Rights: Exploring Barriers and Solutions’’, 10 a.m., 1310 ings to examine the Digital Millennium Copyright Act Longworth. at 22, focusing on what it is, why was it enacted, and Committee on Natural Resources, Full Committee, hearing where are we now, 2:30 p.m., SD–226. entitled ‘‘Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Request for Depart- Select Committee on Intelligence: to receive a closed brief- ment of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs’’, 2 p.m., ing on certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SH–219. 1324 Longworth. Committee on Oversight and Reform, Full Committee, House markup on legislation on the Washington, D.C. Admis- Committee on Agriculture, Subcommittee on Bio- sion Act, 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. technology, Horticulture, and Research, hearing entitled Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Subcommittee ‘‘Economic Opportunities from Local Agricultural Mar- on Research and Technology, hearing entitled ‘‘More kets’’, 10 a.m., 1300 Longworth. Hires, Fewer Hacks: Developing the U.S. Cybersecurity Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Interior, Workforce’’, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. Environment, and Related Agencies, hearing entitled Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, hearing enti- ‘‘American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Day tled ‘‘Space Situational Awareness: Key Issues in an 1’’, 9 a.m., 2008 Rayburn. Evolving Landscape’’, 2 p.m., 2318 Rayburn. Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Committee on Small Business, Subcommittee on Innova- Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, tion and Workforce Development, hearing entitled ‘‘The budget hearing on the USDA Office of Inspector General, Innovation Pipeline: From Universities to Small Busi- 10 a.m., 2362–A Rayburn. nesses’’, 10 a.m., 2360 Rayburn. Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, budget hearing Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Sub- on the Open World Leadership Center, 10 a.m., HT–2 committee on Aviation, hearing entitled ‘‘Looking For- Capitol. ward: The Future of America’s Aviation Maintenance and Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, budget hearing Manufacturing Workforce’’, 10 a.m., 2167 Rayburn. on the United States Capitol Police, 11 a.m., HT–2 Cap- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Subcommittee on Health, itol. hearing entitled ‘‘Achieving Health Equity for America’s Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Minority Veterans’’, 2 p.m., HVC–210. Agencies, hearing entitled ‘‘American Indian and Alaska Committee on Ways and Means, Full Committee, hearing Native Public Witness Day 1’’, 1 p.m., 2008 Rayburn. entitled ‘‘The Disappearing Corporate Income Tax’’, 10 Committee on Armed Services, Full Committee, hearing a.m., 1100 Longworth. entitled ‘‘The Department of Defense’s Role in Long- f Term Major State Competition’’, 10 a.m., 2118 Rayburn. Subcommittee on Intelligence and Emerging Threats CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD and Capabilities, hearing entitled ‘‘Reviewing Depart- ment of Defense Strategy, Policy, and Programs for Coun- Week of February 11 through February 14, 2020 tering Weapons of Mass Destruction for Fiscal Year 2021’’, 2 p.m., 2118 Rayburn. Senate Chamber Subcommittee on Military Personnel, hearing entitled On Tuesday, Senate will continue consideration of ‘‘Alarming Incidents of White Supremacy in the Military- the nomination of Andrew Lynn Brasher, of Ala- How to Stop It?’’, 2:30 p.m., 2212 Rayburn. bama, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Committee on Education and Labor, Full Committee, Eleventh Circuit, post-cloture, and vote on confirma- markup on H.R. 5800, the ‘‘Ban Surprise Billing Act’’, tion of the nomination at 2:15 p.m. 10:15 a.m., 2175 Rayburn. Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, hearing enti- Following disposition of the nomination of An- tled ‘‘Balancing Work, Health, and Family: The Case for drew Lynn Brasher, Senate will vote on the motions Expanding the Family and Medical Leave Act’’, 2 p.m., to invoke cloture on the nominations of Joshua M. 2175 Rayburn. 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Matthew Thomas Schelp, John Fitzgerald Kness, and Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Philip M. Halpern, at a time to be determined by February 11, to hold hearings to examine a roadmap for the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Demo- effective cybersecurity, focusing on what states, locals, cratic Leader. and the business community should know and do, 9:30 During the balance of the week, Senate may con- a.m., SD–342. sider any cleared legislative and executive business. February 11, Subcommittee on Federal Spending Over- sight and Emergency Management, to hold hearings to Senate Committees examine the Afghanistan Papers, focusing on costs and (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) benefits of America’s longest war, 2:30 p.m., SD–342. Committee on Armed Services: February 11, to hold hear- February 12, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- ings to examine United States strategy in Afghanistan, amine protecting the United States from global 9:30 a.m., SD–G50. pandemics, 9:30 a.m., SD–G50. February 13, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- Committee on the Judiciary: February 11, to hold hearings amine United States Northern Command and United to examine ensuring appropriate medical care for chil- States Strategic Command in review of the Defense Au- dren, 10 a.m., SD–226. thorization Request for fiscal year 2021 and the Future February 11, Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, to Years Defense Program, 9:30 a.m., SD–G50. hold hearings to examine the Digital Millennium Copy- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Feb- right Act at 22, focusing on what it is, why was it en- ruary 12, to hold hearings to examine the Semiannual acted, and where are we now, 2:30 p.m., SD–226. Monetary Policy Report to the Congress, 10 a.m., February 12, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- SD–538. amine the nominations of John Leonard Badalamenti, to February 13, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- be United States District Judge for the Middle District amine the nominations of Jessie K. Liu, of Virginia, to of Florida, Anna M. Manasco, to be United States Dis- be Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Crimes, trict Judge for the Northern District of Alabama, Drew Department of the Treasury, and Judy Shelton, of Cali- B. Tipton, to be United States District Judge for the fornia, and Christopher Waller, of Minnesota, both to be Southern District of Texas, and Kathryn C. Davis, of a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Re- Maryland, to be a Judge of the United States Court of serve System, 10 a.m., SD–538. Federal Claims, 10 a.m., SD–226. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Feb- Select Committee on Intelligence: February 11, to receive a ruary 11, Subcommittee on Manufacturing, Trade, and closed briefing on certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., Consumer Protection, to hold hearings to examine the SH–219. state of intercollegiate athlete compensation, 10 a.m., Special Committee on Aging: February 12, to hold hear- SD–106. ings to examine home health care in rural America, 9 February 12, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- a.m., SD–366. amine space missions of global importance, focusing on House Committees planetary defense, space weather protection, and space sit- uational awareness, 10 a.m., SH–216. Committee on Appropriations, February 12, Subcommittee Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: February 11, on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, hearing business meeting to consider the nominations of Kath- entitled ‘‘American Indian and Alaska Native Public arine MacGregor, of Pennsylvania, to be Deputy Sec- Witness Day 2’’, 9 a.m., 2008 Rayburn. retary, and Lanny Erdos, of Ohio, to be Director of the February 12, Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural De- Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, velopment, Food and Drug Administration, and Related both of the Department of the Interior, 11 a.m., SD–366. Agencies, budget hearing on the Farm Credit Adminis- Committee on Environment and Public Works: February 11, tration, 10 a.m., 2362–A Rayburn. business meeting to consider S. 3239, to designate the February 12, Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, headquarters building of the Department of Transpor- budget hearing on the Office of Congressional Workplace tation located at 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, in Wash- Rights, 10 a.m., HT–2 Capitol. ington, DC, as the ‘‘William T. Coleman, Jr., Federal February 12, Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, Building’’, and 18 General Services Administration reso- budget hearing on the Congressional Budget Office, 11 lutions, 9:45 a.m., SD–406. a.m., HT–2 Capitol. Committee on Finance: February 12, to hold hearings to February 12, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, examine the President’s proposed budget request for fiscal and Related Agencies, hearing entitled ‘‘American Indian

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and Alaska Native Public Witness Day 2’’, 1 p.m., 2008 February 13, Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Rayburn. Property, and the Internet, hearing entitled ‘‘Protecting Committee on Armed Services, February 12, Subcommittee Federal Judiciary Employees from Sexual Harassment, on Readiness, hearing entitled ‘‘Land Based Ranges: Discrimination, and Other Workplace Misconduct’’, 8:30 Building Military Readiness While Protecting Natural a.m., 2141 Rayburn. and Cultural Resources’’, 2:30 p.m., 2212 Rayburn. Committee on Natural Resources, February 12, Full Com- Committee on the Budget, February 12, Full Committee, mittee, markup on H.R. 644, the ‘‘Navajo Utah Water hearing entitled ‘‘The President’s Fiscal Year 2021 Budg- Rights Settlement Act of 2019’’; H.R. 1904, the ‘‘Indian et’’, 10 a.m., 210 Cannon. Water Rights Settlement Extension Act’’; H.R. 4444, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, February 12, Sub- ‘‘Western Area Power Administration Transparency Act’’; committee on Health, hearing entitled ‘‘Protecting Wom- H.R. 5316, the ‘‘Move Water Now Act’’; H.R. 5347, the en’s Access to Reproductive Health Care’’, 10 a.m., 2123 ‘‘Disadvantaged Community Drinking Water Assistance Rayburn. Act’’; S. 832, a bill to nullify the Supplemental Treaty February 12, Subcommittee on Energy, hearing enti- Between the United States of America and the Confed- tled ‘‘Saving Energy: Legislation to Improve Energy Effi- erated Tribes and Bands of Indians of Middle Oregon, ciency and Storage’’, 10:30 a.m., 2322 Rayburn. concluded on November 15, 1865; and a Committee res- Committee on Financial Services, February 12, Sub- olution authorizing issuance of subpoenas related to mis- committee on Diversity and Inclusion, hearing entitled ‘‘A Review of Diversity and Inclusion at America’s Large management, waste, fraud, abuse, and wrongful conduct Banks’’, 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. in relation to functions within the jurisdiction of the February 12, Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, Committee on Natural Resources, 9 a.m., 1324 Long- hearing entitled ‘‘Equitable Algorithms: Examining Ways worth. to Reduce AI Bias in Financial Services’’, 2 p.m., 2128 Committee on Oversight and Reform, February 12, Full Rayburn. Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Hearing with Census Bu- Committee on Foreign Affairs, February 12, Sub- reau Director’’, 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. committee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Inter- Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, February 12, national Terrorism, hearing entitled ‘‘The Middle East Full Committee, markup on H.R. 2986, the ‘‘Better En- Peace Process: An Analysis from Former U.S. Nego- ergy Storage Technology (BEST) Act’’; H.R. 4230, the tiators’’, 9:30 a.m., 2172 Rayburn. ‘‘Clean Industrial Technology (CIT) Act of 2019’’; H.R. February 13, Subcommittee on the Western Hemi- 5374, the ‘‘Advanced Geothermal Research and Develop- sphere, Civilian Security, and Trade, hearing entitled ment Act of 2019’’; H.R. 5428, the ‘‘Grid Modernization ‘‘Assessing U.S. Security Assistance to Mexico’’, 9 a.m., Research and Development Act of 2019’’; and H.R. 2172 Rayburn. 5760, the ‘‘Grid Security Research and Development February 13, Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Act’’, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. Global Human Rights, and International Organizations, Committee on Small Business, February 12, Full Com- hearing entitled ‘‘The Youth Bulge in Africa: Consider- mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Challenges and Benefits of Em- ations for US Policy’’, 10 a.m., 2200 Rayburn. ployee-owned Small Businesses’’, 11:30 a.m., 2360 Ray- Committee on Homeland Security, February 12, Full Com- burn. mittee, markup on H.R. 5736, the ‘‘Transnational White Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, February Supremacist Extremism Review Act’’; H.R. 5780, the 12, Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public ‘‘Communities Act of 2020’’; H.R. 5802, the ‘‘TSA Child Buildings, and Emergency Management, hearing entitled CARE Act’’; H.R. 5804, the ‘‘DHS Blue Campaign En- ‘‘Animals in Disasters’’, 10 a.m., 2167 Rayburn. hancement Act’’; legislation on the State and Local Cy- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, February 12, Sub- bersecurity Improvement Act; legislation on the Federal committee on Technology Modernization, hearing enti- Law Enforcement Training Research and Reporting Act tled ‘‘Data Privacy and Portability at VA: Protecting Vet- of 2020; legislation on the TSA Personnel Workplace Im- provement Act of 2020; legislation on the DHS Illicit erans’ Personal Data’’, 10 a.m., HVC–210. Border Tunnel Defense Act; legislation on the Homeland February 12, Subcommittee on Health; and Sub- Security Acquisition Professional Career Program Act; committee on Oversight and Investigations, joint hearing and S.2035, the ‘‘TSA Credential and Endorsement Har- entitled ‘‘Mission Critical: Examining Provider Relations monization Act of 2019’’, 10 a.m., 310 Cannon. During the Transition to VA’s New Community Care Committee on the Judiciary, February 12, Full Com- Program’’, 2 p.m., HVC–210. mittee, markup on H.R. 2214, the ‘‘NO BAN Act’’; Committee on Ways and Means, February 12, Full Com- H.R. 5581, the ‘‘Access to Counsel Act of 2020’’; H.R. mittee, markup on legislation on the ‘‘HOSPICE’’ Act; 5546, the ‘‘Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 Era Act’’; H.R. 3283, to amend title 4, United States to provide for reporting by certain investors with respect Code, to permit the flag of the United States to be flown to certain specified medical care providers; and legislation at half-staff in the event of the death of the Mayor of the on the Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical District of Columbia; and H. Res. 694, recognizing the Bills Act, 10 a.m., 1100 Longworth. Importance of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the Laws Derived Therefrom, 10 a.m., 2141 Rayburn.

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Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, February 12, National Security: Posturing the U.S. Intelligence Com- Subcommittee on Strategic Technologies and Advanced munity for Success’’, 10 a.m., 2020 Rayburn. Research, hearing entitled ‘‘Emerging Technologies and

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m., Tuesday, February 11 10 a.m., Tuesday, February 11

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Tuesday: Senate will continue consider- Program for Tuesday: Consideration of H.R. 2546— ation of the nomination of Andrew Lynn Brasher, of Ala- Protecting America’s Wilderness Act (Subject to a Rule). bama, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Consideration of H.J. Res. 79—Removing the deadline Circuit, post-cloture, and vote on confirmation of the for the ratification of the equal rights amendment (Sub- nomination at 2:15 p.m. ject to a Rule). Following disposition of the nomination of Andrew Lynn Brasher, Senate will vote on the motions to invoke cloture on the nominations of Joshua M. Kindred, to be United States District Judge for the District of Alaska, Matthew Thomas Schelp, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri, John Fitz- gerald Kness, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois, and Philip M. Halpern, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York. (Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. for their respective party conferences.)

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Cunningham, Joe, S.C., E159 Norman, Ralph, S.C., E162 Fulcher, Russ, Idaho, E161 Norton, Eleanor Holmes, The District of Columbia, Barr, Andy, Ky., E162 Heck, Denny, Wash., E161, E161, E163 E159 Beyer, Donald S., Jr., Va., E159 Holding, George, N.C., E161 Pallone, Frank, Jr., N.J., E160 Blunt Rochester, Lisa, Del., E159 Kelly, Trent, Miss., E159 Pence, Greg, Ind., E163 Bonamici, Suzanne, Ore., E162 Kind, Ron, Wisc., E160 Roby, Martha, Ala., E162 Castro, Joaquin, Tex., E164 Lee, Barbara, Calif., E162 Cleaver, Emanuel, Mo., E161 McHenry, Patrick T., N.C., E162 Taylor, Van, Tex., E163, E164 Crist, Charlie, Fla., E160 Murphy, Gregory F., N.C., E161, E162 Westerman, Bruce, Ark., E161

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