DOCSLIB.ORG

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD— Extensions of Remarks E317 HON

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD— Extensions of Remarks E317 HON March 26, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E317 for the betterment of their communities. This is ISABELLA CIOTTI ‘‘We agree this provision is drafted similarly what makes America strong. I am grateful for to the ‘fix’ for MAT. Like MAT, since states the opportunity to recognize these hard- HON. ED PERLMUTTER would be required to cover drugs under this working individuals. OF COLORADO new COVID treatment benefit, confirming that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES states would still be required to cover such f drugs absent any rebate agreement. Friday, March 26, 2021 ‘‘Note that we do not believe current statute COMMEMORATING THE Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise compels a manufacturer to enter into a rebate RETIREMENT OF LISA NELSON today to recognize and applaud Isabella Ciotti agreement. So if the intent is to compel pay- for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service ment of rebates for drugs covered under this Ambassadors for Youth award. new benefit, this provision would have to be HON. JAKE AUCHINCLOSS Isabella Ciotti is a student at Arvada K–8 drafted differently.’’ and received this award because her deter- OF MASSACHUSETTS f mination and hard work have allowed her to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES overcome adversities. REMEMBERING ROBERT ‘‘BOBBY’’ The dedication demonstrated by Isabella BIANCO Friday, March 26, 2021 Ciotti is exemplary of the type of achievement Mr. AUCHINCLOSS. Madam Speaker, it is that can be attained with hard work and perse- HON. RAUL RUIZ my honor and privilege to recognize Lisa Nel- verance. It is essential students at all levels OF CALIFORNIA son on the occasion of her retirement after 15 strive to make the most of their education and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years of dedicated service to the Massachu- develop a work ethic which will guide them for Friday, March 26, 2021 setts Fourth Congressional District and innu- the rest of their lives. Mr. RUIZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to merable years of service to the community at I extend my deepest congratulations to Isa- celebrate the life of my constituent, Robert large. bella Ciotti for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I ‘‘Bobby’’ Bianco—a remarkable community Lisa was born and raised in Attleboro, Mas- have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- member and innovative grower who made his- sachusetts. After graduating from Attleboro cation and character in all of her future ac- tory in the Coachella Valley. High School and Wheaton College, she in- complishments. Mr. Bianco arrived in our Valley in 1965. He spired children by beginning her career as a f co-owned and operated Anthony Vineyards fifth-grade teacher. After transitioning into a with his brother and drove economic growth career of inspiring her own children at home, HONORING NICOLE VANNOTE and employed thousands of Valley residents Lisa would eventually start her own business over the past 50 years. doing real estate appraisals. HON. GREG PENCE Mr. Bianco was a leader in the grape indus- All throughout, Lisa’s commitment to the At- OF INDIANA try and was nationally known and recognized tleboro area has never wavered. She was the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for his innovation. In fact, he was the first in the nation to commercially grow the red flame first woman to be appointed as Fire Commis- Friday, March 26, 2021 sioner for the City of Attleboro and recently seedless grape in 1975, which rapidly grew to served a term on the city Board of Assessors. Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to become one of the most popular table grapes She sat on the Attleboro Tricentennial com- honor Nicole VanNote of Randolph County, In- produced in the world. This historic achieve- mittee and has held multiple positions on diana. Nicole has dedicated her service to im- ment drew people from near and far to visit Boards of Directors for community organiza- proving her community and helping get con- our Valley and learn from his techniques. tions, such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, New servative officials elected. Mr. Bianco’s impact on the community ex- Hope, The Sturdy Memorial Hospital Founda- I want to thank Nicole for serving in the role tended beyond his ingenuity in the field. Along tion and Attleboro Enterprises—working to im- of Randolph County Republican Vice-Chair. with his beloved wife, Harlene, he was in- prove the lives of some of those most vulner- Nicole has helped move the conservative volved in local organizations such as the Boys able populations. Lisa is also active not only agenda forward, and I appreciate all the work and Girls Club, Big Brother Little Sisters of the within her own church but with the Attleboro she has done for her community and her sup- Desert, and Desert Arc. Mr. Bianco also was Area Interfaith Collaborative which is a signifi- port. involved in the formation of the Palm Valley cant resource in addressing food insecurity in f School and the expansion of churches in our the area. Valley, such as Our Lady of Perpetual Help, CENTERS OF MEDICARE AND MED- St. Francis Parish, Our Lady of Solidad, Our Lisa began her tenure with the House in ICAID SERVICES’ RESPONSE TO Lady of Guadalupe, and Sacred Heart. 2006, serving as a District Representative for QUESTIONS REGARDING CLARI- A friend and colleague of my father’s, I Congressman Jim McGovern when his district FICATION ON CERTAIN PROVI- knew Mr. Bianco to be a kind and hardworking included the City of Attleboro. Most recently, SIONS IN THE AMERICAN RES- man who strived to instill positive change in she served as District Director for Congress- CUE PLAN our communities. He was a local leader, na- man Joe Kennedy and Senior Advisor with my tionally renowned grape grower, philanthropist, office. HON. LARRY BUCSHON and lover of golf whose impact on our commu- As I am sure my predecessors will agree, in OF INDIANA nity will be felt for years to come. a job that can have its share of difficult deci- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Bianco is survived by his son, Anthony Bianco, and daughter, Francesca Gist, and his sions, choosing to work with Lisa is not one of Friday, March 26, 2021 them. six grandchildren. Mr. BUCSHON. Madam Speaker, I would Today, we celebrate his life and record his Lisa approaches constituent service with an like to include in the RECORD clarifying com- story in our nation’s history. extraordinary amount of empathy and kind- ments from Centers for Medicare and Med- f ness. She is a trusted mentor to those she icaid Services (CMS) in response to a ques- works with and three Members of Congress tion I asked during a House Energy and Com- RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVER- came to rely on her knowledge of the district, merce Committee Markup on February 12, SARY OF THE 26TH AMENDMENT its needs and navigating the challenges of the 2021. During the Markup, I asked about the federal system. She is a true representative of scope of the Medicaid drug rebate provisions, the values of public service. HON. ANNA G. ESHOO specifically section 3101(a)(4), in the American OF CALIFORNIA It is difficult to truly capture the impact that Rescue Plan. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lisa has made for this office, district and CMS responded: ‘‘Regarding whether sec- countless constituents and their families but tion 3101(a)(4) preserves the status quo, we Friday, March 26, 2021 suffice it to say that her contributions will be do not believe this language extends rebates Ms. ESHOO. Madam Speaker, March 23, missed. Though for those of us who know to drugs or biological products not currently 2021 marked the 50th anniversary of Congres- Lisa, we know those contributions will never subject to rebates under the MDRP. Meaning, sional passage of the 26th Amendment to the truly end. it keeps the status quo. Constitution, which extended the right to vote VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:48 Mar 27, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26MR8.071 E26MRPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with REMARKS E318 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 26, 2021 to 18–20-year-olds. This bipartisan amend- H.R. 1, the For The People Act, which the achievement that can be attained with hard ment was the culmination of young activists of House passed this month, would strengthen work and perseverance. It is essential stu- all political parties and backgrounds coming the 26th Amendment by requiring online voter dents at all levels strive to make the most of together to fight for their democratic right. registration, making absentee ballots more ac- their education and develop a work ethic It was reported that some in Washington cessible, sending federal funds for colleges which will guide them for the rest of their lives. called the effort a ‘‘children’s crusade.’’ But and universities to appoint a ‘‘campus vote co- I extend my deepest congratulations to those naysayers quickly learned one of Wash- ordinator’’ to educate students on how they Ericka Carias Valenzuela for winning the Ar- ington’s most important lessons: never doubt can vote and improve voter participation on vada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for America’s youth. campus, and ensure formerly incarcerated in- Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit With the proud support of California’s former dividuals have their right to vote restored the same dedication and character in all of her Members of Congress Don Edwards, Jerry when they reenter society. The bill also allows future accomplishments. Waldie, Pete McCloskey, Ab Mikva and oth- 16- and 17-year-olds to preregister to vote, ers, the Amendment passed the House 401– engaging future voters at a young age to en- f 19, after Senate approval by a 94–0 vote, and courage higher participation in the future.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Big Business and Conservative Groups Helped Bolster the Sedition Caucus’ Coffers During the Second Fundraising Quarter of 2021
    Big Business And Conservative Groups Helped Bolster The Sedition Caucus’ Coffers During The Second Fundraising Quarter Of 2021 Executive Summary During the 2nd Quarter Of 2021, 25 major PACs tied to corporations, right wing Members of Congress and industry trade associations gave over $1.5 million to members of the Congressional Sedition Caucus, the 147 lawmakers who voted to object to certifying the 2020 presidential election. This includes: • $140,000 Given By The American Crystal Sugar Company PAC To Members Of The Caucus. • $120,000 Given By Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s Majority Committee PAC To Members Of The Caucus • $41,000 Given By The Space Exploration Technologies Corp. PAC – the PAC affiliated with Elon Musk’s SpaceX company. Also among the top PACs are Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, and the National Association of Realtors. Duke Energy and Boeing are also on this list despite these entity’s public declarations in January aimed at their customers and shareholders that were pausing all donations for a period of time, including those to members that voted against certifying the election. The leaders, companies and trade groups associated with these PACs should have to answer for their support of lawmakers whose votes that fueled the violence and sedition we saw on January 6. The Sedition Caucus Includes The 147 Lawmakers Who Voted To Object To Certifying The 2020 Presidential Election, Including 8 Senators And 139 Representatives. [The New York Times, 01/07/21] July 2021: Top 25 PACs That Contributed To The Sedition Caucus Gave Them Over $1.5 Million The Top 25 PACs That Contributed To Members Of The Sedition Caucus Gave Them Over $1.5 Million During The Second Quarter Of 2021.
    [Show full text]
  • May 26, 2021 the Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker U.S
    May 26, 2021 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi The Honorable Kevin McCarthy Speaker Minority Leader U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives H-232, The Capitol Building H-204, The Capitol Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Speaker Pelosi and Leader McCarthy: The potential exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for millions of Americans is one of the most pressing environmental and public health issues facing our nation today. PFAS, a large group of toxic man-made chemicals, are typically used to help make consumer and industrial products resistant to water, grease, or stains. Their widespread use in applications such as food packaging, commercial household products, electronics manufacturing and firefighting foams has resulted in the contamination of water and soil across the United States. According to recent analysis, more than 200 million Americans could be drinking PFAS- contaminated drinking water.1 In addition to Congressional action and stronger regulatory action from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a nationwide effort will be needed to tackle this challenge, relying on the federal government, state and local communities and industry partners to ultimately assess and remediate these dangerous chemicals. While prior federal funding has not been sufficient to address the issue, we believe there are opportunities this Congress to make historic investments to address PFAS. Therefore, we support the highest amount of funding necessary in a final legislative infrastructure package to assess, monitor and remediate PFAS. As part of federal PFAS funding, we also urge Congress to ensure that these dollars are appropriated and executed as part of a national, programmatic strategy led by the EPA.
    [Show full text]
  • August 10, 2021 the Honorable Nancy Pelosi the Honorable Steny
    August 10, 2021 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi The Honorable Steny Hoyer Speaker Majority Leader U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Speaker Pelosi and Leader Hoyer, As we advance legislation to rebuild and renew America’s infrastructure, we encourage you to continue your commitment to combating the climate crisis by including critical clean energy, energy efficiency, and clean transportation tax incentives in the upcoming infrastructure package. These incentives will play a critical role in America’s economic recovery, alleviate some of the pollution impacts that have been borne by disadvantaged communities, and help the country build back better and cleaner. The clean energy sector was projected to add 175,000 jobs in 2020 but the COVID-19 pandemic upended the industry and roughly 300,000 clean energy workers were still out of work in the beginning of 2021.1 Clean energy, energy efficiency, and clean transportation tax incentives are an important part of bringing these workers back. It is critical that these policies support strong labor standards and domestic manufacturing. The importance of clean energy tax policy is made even more apparent and urgent with record- high temperatures in the Pacific Northwest, unprecedented drought across the West, and the impacts of tropical storms felt up and down the East Coast. We ask that the infrastructure package prioritize inclusion of a stable, predictable, and long-term tax platform that: Provides long-term extensions and expansions to the Production Tax Credit and Investment Tax Credit to meet President Biden’s goal of a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035; Extends and modernizes tax incentives for commercial and residential energy efficiency improvements and residential electrification; Extends and modifies incentives for clean transportation options and alternative fuel infrastructure; and Supports domestic clean energy, energy efficiency, and clean transportation manufacturing.
    [Show full text]
  • March 17, 2021 Steve Poftak MBTA General Manager Massachusetts
    March 17, 2021 Steve Poftak MBTA General Manager Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority 10 Park Plaza Boston, MA 02116 Dear Mr. Poftak, We write to follow up on our letter of December 11, 2020 to again express our concerns regarding the MBTA’s Forging Ahead proposal. We have yet to receive a reply to our request for information justifying the level of service cuts the MBTA has implemented. Moreover, since our original letter, Congress has secured over $250 million for the MBTA, and the American Rescue Plan will provide an estimated $1 billion in additional transit funding to the Commonwealth. We urge you to provide evidence that justifies decreased service despite this robust federal relief, as we previously requested, or immediately reverse the recent service cuts, which disproportionately harm essential workers and low-income communities who rely on the MBTA for commutes and access to critical services. We consider mass transit to be a public good, a vital tool for combatting climate change, and an integral part of our post-COVID recovery. As such, we again request that the MBTA provide clear evidence demonstrating the continued need for this degree of service reduction in light of the significant federal assistance the Authority has received. Finally, we hope you can reassure us that the federal assistance Congress has provided will be used to completely restore any and all service cuts as soon as possible. We appreciate your time and attention to this matter and look forward to your prompt response. Sincerely, Katherine M. Clark Elizabeth Warren Member of Congress United States Senator Edward J.
    [Show full text]
  • 21.05.17 Taiwan-ICAO Letter 0.Pdf
    which is an ongoing concern, and we must not allow these issues to continue in airspace diplomacy. Taiwan is home to the eleventh busiest airport in the world, and the country’s absence in this organization ignores the public health and safety issues of global air travel. It is critical that we continue to publicly work with Taiwan and our other allies across the globe in combatting CCP influence in the region and international community, as well as continuing to build our diplomatic and defensive relationships. We are ready to work with your departments to see Taiwan included in the ICAO and the WHO, as well as to build on previous work to ease restrictions that allow us to increase our diplomatic missions to Taiwan. Lastly, we encourage you to continue to work to implement the Taiwan Relations Act and similar legislation related to Taiwan. These steps will reinforce the strength of the U.S.-Taiwan relationship and promote further cooperation between Taiwan and our other allies in the region. We stand ready to work with you on this effort and look forward to protecting the autonomy of a free, democratic Taiwan. Sincerely, Michael Guest Tim Burchett Member of Congress Member of Congress Scott Perry Scott DesJarlais, M.D. Member of Congress Member of Congress María Elvira Salazar Lisa McClain Member of Congress Member of Congress Ralph Norman Don Bacon Member of Congress Member of Congress Glenn Grothman Ted Budd Member of Congress Member of Congress David Rouzer Yvette Herrell Member of Congress Member of Congress Claudia Tenney Brian Fitzpatrick Member of Congress Member of Congress W.
    [Show full text]
  • For the Year Ending June 30, 2020
    The 309th Annual Report of the Town of Norton For the Year Ending June 30, 2020 THE COVER: NORTON SELECT BOARD Seated from left: Michael C. Flaherty and Bradford K. Bramwell Standing from left: John M. Conway, Mary T. Steele, and Renee L. Deley Cover Photograph: Photography by Golota The 309th ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF NORTON RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES AND REPORTS OF THE TOWN OFFICERS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2020 TOWN OF NORTON Founded in 1710 Bristol County Land Area: 29.4 Square Miles Population: 19,031 Government: Open Town Meeting with a five member Board of Selectmen and appointed Town Manager. Town meetings are held in the spring (April - June) and the fall (September - November). The Annual Election is the last Tuesday in April. FY 2020 Tax Rate: $14.63 per $1,000.00 Political: Total Registered Voters: 12641 Republicans 1693 Democrats 2522 Unenrolled 8197 Political Designations 229 Legislators: United States Senators Elizabeth A. Warren Edward J. Markey United States Representative 4th Congressional District Jake Auchincloss State Senators Paul Feeney – State Senator Elizabeth Warren – Senior Senator for Massachusetts Edward Markey – Junior Senator for Massachusetts State Representatives 1st Bristol District (P3,4,5) -- F. Jay Barrows 4th Bristol District (P1&2) -- Steven S. Howitt TABLE OF CONTENTS ELECTIONS: Presidential Primary – March 3, 2020 ...................................................... 91 Annual Town Election – June 20, 2020 .................................................... 96 TOWN MEETINGS: Special
    [Show full text]
  • June 30, 2021 the Honorable Frank Pallone, Jr. Chairman House
    June 30, 2021 The Honorable Frank Pallone, Jr. The Honorable Cathy McMorris Rodgers Chairman Ranking Member House Committee on Energy and Commerce House Committee on Energy and Commerce U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Chairman Pallone and Ranking Member Rodgers, We represent a broad group of public interest organizations that believe reforming the regulatory framework for clinical laboratory diagnostics is essential to protect patients and ensure access to innovative and high-quality testing. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has only underscored the importance of reliable testing and reinforced the need for a uniform regulatory framework that consistently holds all clinical tests to the same risk-based standards. We write to urge your committee to prioritize diagnostics reform this Congress, taking into consideration the significant work that has been done thus far in the development of the current version of the Verifying Accurate Leading-edge IVCT Development (VALID) Act—which reflects years of negotiation and compromise among industry and stakeholder groups and represents the most comprehensive reform effort to date. We deeply appreciate Representative DeGette’s and Representative Bucshon’s ongoing leadership on this legislation and look forward to continuing to work with your offices so that the bill better addresses concerns from the patient and public health communities. The current system of diagnostics oversight is inadequate, having failed to both keep pace with changes in the testing industry and match regulatory requirements with the risk that certain tests pose to public health. While commercially manufactured in vitro diagnostics are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), laboratory-developed tests (LDTs) are instead primarily regulated through the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), which does not ensure the clinical validity of tests or require developers to report adverse events that may arise from inaccurate test results.
    [Show full text]
  • Letter to Speaker Pelosi and Minority Leader Mccarthy About Housing
    July 20, 2021 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi The Honorable Kevin McCarthy Speaker of the House House Minority Leader U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives H-232 U.S. Capitol H-204 U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. 20515 Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Speaker Pelosi and Minority Leader McCarthy: We write to highlight the urgent need for substantial affordable housing infrastructure investments as part of the broader effort to repair and modernize our nation’s critical infrastructure systems. Without proportional affordable housing investments, there is no path for an equitable recovery and long term financial stability for low and middle income American families. If we fail to act now, our nation’s economic growth will continue to be held back by the over 7 million unit deficit in affordable homes. Our current low affordable housing inventory is a significant driver of higher housing costs, which in turn strains limited federal rental assistance programs. Despite the clear and urgent need, only one in four households who qualify for housing assistance receives it due to decades of chronic underfunding by Congress. Millions of eligible households are currently stuck on waiting lists – often for several years – hoping for help to come sooner. The long wait for help sets families further back year after year. Eight million of the lowest- income renters pay at least half of their income on rent, leaving them without the resources they need to put food on the table, purchase needed medications, or make ends meet. Coronavirus and the compounding effects of explosive wildfires and extreme weather events have made the need for affordable housing more clear than ever in both rural and urban communities.
    [Show full text]
  • Doctors & Members of Congress Letter to Leadership
    December 3, 2020 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi The Honorable Kevin McCarthy Speaker Minority Leader U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives H-232, U.S. Capitol H-204, U.S. Capitol Washington, DC 20515 Washington, DC 20515 Dear Speaker Pelosi and Leader McCarthy: We urgently request that you address the impending cuts in the CY21 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule in any legislation moving through the House before the end of the year in an effort to avert yet another health care crisis. This week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the CY21 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule. We appreciate the increased payments in the PFS to physicians delivering primary care and complex office-based care. Unfortunately, due to the budget neutral nature of the fee schedule, many specialists will now encounter severe reimbursement cuts starting on January 1, 2021. Health care providers have faced extensive challenges during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Following the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration, the U.S. Surgeon General and CMS urged the cancellation of all “non-essential” medical procedures. As some of our providers faced COVID-19 on the front lines, others were told to suspend the services that comprise most of their revenue. Health care providers are now facing financial distress that may lead to office closures or reduced staffing nationwide due to unprecedented low patient volumes. This will dramatically limit patient access to care during the public health emergency and beyond. Physician Members of Congress reached across the aisle to develop bipartisan solutions to address these upcoming reimbursement cuts, which would provide stability for health care providers as they respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
    [Show full text]
  • DMGS-Transition-Tracker-01.04.2021.Pdf
    Cabinet Office Nominee Confirmation Secretary of State Antony Blinken Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin Attorney General Secretary of the Interior Debra A. Haaland Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack Secretary of Commerce Secretary of Labor Secretary of Health& Human Services Xavier Becerra Secretary of Housing & Urban Marcia Fudge Development Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas Independent Agencies 1/2 Office Nominee Confirmation Administrative Conference of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Commodity Futures Trading Commission Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Consumer Product Safety Commission Election Assistance Commission Environmental Protection Agency Michael Regan Federal Communications Commission Federal Election Commission Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Federal Housing Finance Agency Federal Maritime Commission Federal Reserve Board of Governors Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board Federal Trade Commission General Services Administration Merit Systems Protection Board National Aeronautics& Space Administration National Archives& Records Administration National Counterintelligence Executive National Counterterrorism Center National Labor Relations Board National Science Foundation National Transportation Safety Board Nuclear Regulatory Commission Office of Government Ethics Office of Personnel
    [Show full text]
  • House Section
    E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 117 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION Vol. 167 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 2021 No. 82 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was impacted by horrific events. They pre- I wholeheartedly agree with my called to order by the Speaker pro tem- vent the tragedy from fading from our friend, the chief of police in Chambers- pore (Mr. CORREA). memories by educating the generations burg, and Congress must do our part to f to come, and they highlight the mod- support these heroes. Instead of talk- ern-day implications of such events. ing about defunding the police, we DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO My resolution would provide a day should be working to better train and TEMPORE for slavery remembrance, and the lan- equip law enforcement officers to do The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- guage of the resolution would com- the job that we have entrusted them to fore the House the following commu- memorate the lives of all enslaved peo- do. nication from the Speaker: ple, while condemning the act and the As we move forward, the American WASHINGTON, DC, perpetration as well as perpetuation of people know that Republicans are lead- May 12, 2021. slavery in the United States of Amer- ing commonsense, bipartisan solutions. I hereby appoint the Honorable LUIS J. ica and across the world. For over a year, Senator TIM SCOTT CORREA to act as Speaker pro tempore on The resolution would discuss the and Congressman PETE STAUBER have this day.
    [Show full text]
  • Veterans Elected in the Midterms 2018
    Veterans Elected In the Mid-Terms to Congress As of 16 November 2018, here are the veterans from all services who were just recently elected or re- elected to Congress. This may not be completely accurate since some races are too close to call. However, having said that if one or more of these Members of Congress are in your AOR, I request that you pass this along to our membership so that they can reach out to the newly elected veterans to put our Marine Corps League on the radar and to establish a constituent relationship. We also need to reaffirm our relationships with the incumbents as 2019 is going to be a busy legislative time with some new political dynamics. Note that there are 11 Marines in the new Congress. Here’s the list divided up between those who ran as Republicans and Democrats: Republicans 1. Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) Branch: Army 2. Rep. Rick Crawford (R-Ariz.) Branch: Army 3. Rep. Steve Womack (R-Ariz.) Branch: Army National Guard 4. Rep. Paul Cook (R-Calif.) Branch: Marine Corps 5. Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) Branch: Marine Corps 6. Rep. Neal Dunn (R-Fla.) Branch: Army 7. Rep.-elect Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) Branch: Army 8. Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.) Branch: Air Force National Guard 9. Rep.-elect Greg Steube (R-Fla.) Branch: Army 10. Rep. Brian Mast (R-Fla.) Branch: Army 11. Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) Branch: Still serving in the Air Force Reserve 12. Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.) Branch: Air Force 13.
    [Show full text]