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Vol. 166 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2020 No. 129 House of Representatives The House met at 9 a.m. and was our alliances, and a culture that is in Forces. We have made progress and, called to order by the Speaker pro tem- line with the values of our Nation. this year, witnessed historic barrier- pore (Mr. CUELLAR). This bill is truly transformational breaking firsts: when it comes to advancing diversity f Chief Master Sergeant JoAnne Bass and inclusion, as well as fairness and was selected as the first woman to DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO justice, in our military. serve as the highest ranking non- TEMPORE We are at an inflection point when it commissioned officer in a service com- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- comes to race in this country, dem- ponent; fore the House the following commu- onstrated by peaceful protests across Lieutenant Junior Grade Madeline nication from the Speaker: the country and at a time when a pan- Swegle became the Navy’s first Black demic has widened disparities in female tactical jet pilot; WASHINGTON, DC, healthcare, education, economic oppor- July 22, 2020. The U.S. Army just welcomed its I hereby appoint the Honorable HENRY tunity, and housing along racial lines. first female Green Beret. CUELLAR to act as Speaker pro tempore on Our armed services are not immune However, there is more work to be this day. to these currents. done: NANCY PELOSI, The military has historically prided Women have never exceeded 27 per- Speaker of the House of Representatives. itself as leading in opportunity and ad- cent of nominations made by Members f vancement for men and women of of Congress to the prestigious service color, but we have fallen far short of academies; MORNING-HOUR DEBATE our expectations. Today we are still In 2009, more than 6,000 cases of sex- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- grappling with a military that doesn’t ual assault in the military were re- ant to the order of the House of Janu- fully reflect our country’s diversity. ported. The Pentagon estimates these ary 7, 2020, the Chair will now recog- Forty-three percent of the Active-Duty reports amount to just 30 percent of as- nize Members from lists submitted by servicemembers are people of color, yet saults, primarily against women. the majority and minority leaders for only two of the 41 most senior generals Women and men, whose trust in their morning-hour debate. and admirals in the military are Black, fellow soldiers has been shaken, need and only one woman. The Chair will alternate recognition our support and for this Congress to As recent events have brought a between the parties, with time equally step up. reckoning in our society, we are still allocated between the parties and each This year’s NDAA takes important debating symbols of oppression. White Member other than the majority and steps to create a more diverse and in- supremacy, racism, and other toxic be- minority leaders and the minority clusive military. It builds on the work whip limited to 5 minutes, but in no liefs exist within our ranks, impacting how Black soldiers advance, their as- in 2008 of Majority Whip JIM CLYBURN, event shall debate continue beyond 9:50 signments in career fields, and how Representative HANK JOHNSON, and a.m. they are treated and assessed. former Members of this Chamber Eli- f African Americans comprise just a jah Cummings and Kendrick Meek. As single-digit percentage of fighter pilots members of the Congressional Black THE CULTURE WE CREATE IN OUR Caucus, they recognized years ago that ARMED SERVICES MATTERS and navigators, only 5 percent of Army Green Berets, 2 percent of Navy the military was not living up to the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The SEALs; and only 0.6 percent of the Air potential unlocked in 1948 when Presi- Chair recognizes the gentleman from Force’s power rescue jumpers are dent Truman signed the executive Maryland (Mr. BROWN) for 5 minutes. Black. order removing racial segregation in Mr. BROWN of Maryland. Mr. Speak- Structural racism still exists in our the Armed Forces. er, I thank Chairman SMITH and my military formations. Fifty-three per- Together, Mr. CLYBURN, Mr. JOHNSON, colleagues on the House Armed Serv- cent of minority servicemembers re- Mr. Cummings, and Mr. Meek led the ices Committee for their bipartisan port they have seen examples of white effort to create the Military Leader- work on this year’s National Defense nationalism or racism within the ship Diversity Commission, whose rec- Authorization Act. ranks. These issues didn’t happen sud- ommendations in 2011 are the basis for We advanced progressive ideals to denly, but festered unchecked by a cul- many of the diversity and inclusion support our military families; improve ture of indifference or intolerance. provisions found in this year’s NDAA, readiness; sharpen our technological This culture extends to gender dis- which are some of the most significant edge; and foster American leadership, parities we still see in our Armed steps towards diversity and inclusion

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We bring new visibility to congres- after more than 40 years of service in While reminiscing on Kyle’s abun- sional nominations to our service acad- the U.S. Air Force and Air National dance of joy that he brought to all fam- emies to train a more diverse next gen- Guard. ily, friends, and others, they recalled eration of leaders. I had the honor and privilege of at- that ‘‘he had one of the best smiles We create a special investigator to tending church with General Bland and ever.’’ He represented what it looks review and investigate racial dispari- his lovely wife, Harriet, at Wesley like to truly live life to the fullest and ties in the military justice system and Monumental United Methodist Church. not take any day for granted. personnel practices. It was evident Jesus Christ was the Kyle was a 2007 graduate of Bene- We create a special prosecutor for Lord and savior of Bill’s life, and he dictine Military School and loved the sexual assault committed at our mili- used all the gifts God gave him to serve outdoors, hunting, fishing, golf, and tary academies. others and bring glory to God. He was baseball. We foster and train a greater number an active and faithful member of the My thoughts and prayers go out to of minorities within the special forces church, where he served on the board of all who knew and loved him during this and aviation communities. trustees for 17 years. difficult time. We tap into the talent at our histori- General Bland will surely be missed CONGRATULATING BRUNSWICK-GOLDEN ISLES cally Black colleges and universities by his friends, family, our church com- CHAMBER OF COMMERCE and other minority-serving institu- munity, and all who knew and loved Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speak- tions. him. His legacy of selfless devotion to er, I rise today to congratulate the We hold the Secretary of Defense and our country and those in need will re- Brunswick-Godlen Isles Chamber of service component leadership account- main for countless years to come. Commerce for the U.S. certification at the highest five-star level. able for progress and give them the CELEBRATING THE FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT Accreditation with the U.S. Chamber tools to make it happen. TRAINING CENTER’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY of Commerce is the only program of its This package updates workplace and Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speak- kind. It defines excellence in chamber climate surveys to include experiences er, I rise today to celebrate the Federal planning and recognizes chambers for with supremacist and extremist activ- Law Enforcement Training Center’s, or outstanding contributions toward posi- ity, anti-Semitism, and racism, allow- FLETC’s, 50th anniversary. ing leadership to understand the full Since the Consolidated Law Enforce- tive change in their communities. extent of these beliefs and better tailor ment Training Center was created in There are currently only 204 chambers responses and disciplinary action. 1970 before becoming the Federal Law across the country that have earned Finally, after decades of inaction, we Enforcement Training Center, they the accreditation designation, and only reckon with one of the darkest periods have continued the mission of safe- 128 are five-star. The Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of our history, the institution of slav- guarding our homeland and serving as of Commerce has been the voice of the ery. This NDAA bans the display of the America’s enterprise resource for Fed- business community and a leader Confederate flag on Department of De- eral law enforcement training. In its first year, FLETC graduated among community programs. fense property and directs the removal I applaud all members of the cham- 2,200 students. Last year, FLETC wel- of the names from military installa- ber for their hard work throughout the comed more than 67,000 students. They tions of those men who betrayed their years to excel above other chambers have grown to manage more than 850 country—our country—and who fought throughout the Nation and their ef- training programs across the training a war to defend the institution of slav- forts to lead by example. ery. sites, including one in Brunswick, In part due to the chamber’s hard The culture we create in our armed Georgia. work and dedication, our community is For the past 50 years, FLETC has services matters. Diversity and inclu- an exceptional place to live, work, and been a critical program to ensure our sion in our armed services matters. It visit. I look forward to seeing the posi- officers of tomorrow receive the proper enhances unit cohesion and it improves tive future of the chamber and the training to protect the communities in military effectiveness. We have known communities they help serve and grow. this since 1950. which they serve. Our work is far from finished, but FLETC has done a great job at adapt- f this year’s NDAA represents an impor- ing throughout their existence from CRITICAL INITIATIVES INCLUDED tant step toward this pivotal moment. hurricanes, government shutdowns, to IN FISCAL YEAR 2021 NATIONAL f a worldwide pandemic. Whatever they DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT have faced, FLETC has done a remark- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The HONORING MAJOR GENERAL BILL able job at getting invaluable Federal BLAND Chair recognizes the gentleman from law enforcement personnel to the front Rhode Island (Mr. CICILLINE) for 5 min- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The lines. utes. Chair recognizes the gentleman from Now, more than ever, is an important Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, yester- Georgia (Mr. CARTER) for 5 minutes. time to honor their five decades as the day the House passed H.R. 6395, the Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speak- Nation’s producer, resource, and stew- William M. (Mac) Thornberry National er, I rise today to remember and honor ard of Federal law enforcement train- Defense Authorization Act. the life of Major General Bill Bland of ing. The passage of this year’s NDAA in Georgia’s First Congressional District, Mr. Speaker, I thank all who work the House was a bipartisan achieve- who passed away peacefully at his tirelessly at FLETC, especially those ment done under extremely difficult home surrounded by family at 84 years at Glynco in Georgia’s First Congres- circumstances, and I would like to con- old. sional District. gratulate Chairman ADAM SMITH, and General Bland is the former Adjutant REMEMBERING KYLE STEVEN HUGUNIN particularly Ranking Member MAC General for the State of Georgia and a Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speak- THORNBERRY, as this will be his final beloved husband, father, and a good er, I rise today to remember and honor NDAA before his retirement at the end friend. the life of Mr. Kyle Steven Hugunin. of this year. He enlisted in the Georgia Air Na- Friends, family, and members of I wanted to take a few moments to tional Guard in 1958 and received his Kyle’s community recently recognized highlight some of the provisions in this pilot’s wings in 1962 at Moody Air the 1-year anniversary of his passing at legislation which I am grateful were Force Base. the youthful age of 30. He was from Sa- included. General Bland served faithfully in a vannah, in Georgia’s First Congres- These include provisions which will variety of assignments which took him sional District, and was an out- strengthen manufacturing in my home

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Mr. to improve maternal and mental b 0915 healthcare for servicemembers and Speaker, it is time, yet again, to cor- their families, and strengthen ties with Also included in this year’s NDAA is rect the record. one of our Nation’s oldest allies. a provision which will require the De- For years, my colleagues across the The Southern New England Regional partment of Defense to provide a report aisle and the mainstream media have Commission, H.R. 5124, which this bill to Congress on the maternal been spouting off unfounded claims included, establishes a regional com- healthcare, in particular mental that Republicans are complicit with mission that will facilitate the invest- healthcare, that is available to our Na- the presence of statues in the Capitol tion’s servicemembers, as well as the ment of Federal funds in southern New that memorialize figures who had ties spouses of servicemembers. England, including my home State of to the Confederacy. According to the CDC, 1 in 8 women Democrats seem to have forgotten Rhode Island, to build upon our re- nationwide experience symptoms of gional strengths, such as defense man- that members of their own party on postpartum depression, and in some the State and Federal levels are the ufacturing, shipbuilding, and renewable States that percentage can be high as 1 energy. This initiative will generate ones responsible for these statues in in 5. the first place. critical economic growth in the region Yet, according to the What to Expect to reduce poverty, unemployment, and Since 1870 statues have been present Project, data related to instances of in the Capitol, and since then, Demo- out-migration in counties that were hit postpartum depression and other men- crats retained a majority in the House hardest by the Great Recession and tal health conditions associated with 39 times. They had ample opportunities now by COVID–19. pregnancy and childbirth is not widely Mr. Speaker, I acknowledge Con- to remove controversial statues from available. the Capitol, yet, they did nothing. Why gressmen JOE COURTNEY, JOE KENNEDY, This report required by the amend- has it taken this long for them to even STEPHEN LYNCH, JOHN LARSON, and ment will require the Department of broach the issue? BILL KEATING, who are cosponsors of Defense to outline the care that is cur- We can all agree that racism, in any this legislation, and I thank them for rently available for servicemembers shape or form, must be denounced and their support of this critical initiative and their spouses who may experience rejected. But it is odd that my col- which will benefit all of our districts. symptoms of postpartum depression. leagues across the aisle want to skew This year’s NDAA also includes the Finally, this year’s NDAA will in- the narrative, do everything they pos- Justice for Servicemembers Act, H.R. clude a provision which will encourage sibly can to rewrite history, and insert 2750, which I authored, clarifying that greater investment and trade between themselves into a conversation where the statutory rights of servicemembers the United States and Portugal. they lean on conjecture more than and their families under the Service- Last year, I introduced the Advanc- ing Mutual Interests and Growing Our they do on facts. members Civil Relief Act cannot be For years, I have advocated that both Success, or the AMIGOS Act, H.R. 565, waived through forced arbitration un- of North Carolina’s statues of Charles which makes Portuguese nationals eli- less it is agreed to after a dispute Aycock and Zebulon Vance be removed gible for E–1 and E–2 nonimmigrant arises. based on their ties to the Confederacy. American servicemembers, veterans, visas if the Government of Portugal I have suggested that two statues of provides similar nonimmigrant status and their families have sacrificed much people that all North Carolinians and for U.S. nationals, legislation which in service of our country. They have Americans can be proud of be put in passed the House without opposition in fought to protect the fundamental idea their place. I am proud that the first that we are a nation of laws and insti- December of last year. Access to these investor visas will Republican majority in North Caro- tutions that guarantee the rights and lina’s legislature in 140 years voted in prosperity of every American. allow Portuguese investors to support projects in the U.S., benefiting our 2015 to replace the Aycock statue with Since the Second World War, Con- a statue of Reverend Billy Graham. gress has created many laws, including economy as well as that of Portugal. As one of the first countries to recog- For years, the North Carolina Demo- the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, crat Party has used former Governor to provide essential protections and nize the United States after the Revo- lutionary War, Portugal is one of our Aycock’s name, along with Governor guarantee every veteran and Active- Vance, for major fundraisers, and have Duty servicemember, including the Re- closest economic partners and strong- est allies. held meetings in buildings named after serves and National Guard, the right to him. Where was the initiative then? be free from workplace discrimination Today, the United States maintains that longstanding relationship as the North Carolina’s former Democrat on the basis of their military service Governor, Bev Perdue, sidestepped and their right to their day in court to fifth largest export market for Por- tugal, and its largest trading partner questions about buildings named after enforce these protections. But for too outside the European Union. former Governor Aycock in press con- long, forced arbitration has eroded The AMIGOS Act will strengthen ferences. Instead, she pivoted to his im- these fundamental protections by fun- this trade partnership and strengthen pact on public education in North neling servicemembers’ claims into a ties with our longtime NATO ally, Por- Carolina. Again, I say, where was the private system set up by corporations tugal. initiative to remove the statutes then? without the same procedural safe- I would like to acknowledge Con- Even in 2007, in a Democrat primary guards of our justice system. gressman BILL KEATING and Congress- for Governor in North Carolina, it was Buried deep within the fine print of man DEVIN NUNES for their support of said that addressing controversial stat- everyday contracts, forced arbitration this provision, and the instrumental ues was not the answer and that ‘‘the clauses block the brave men and role they played in securing its inclu- issue of equality is one that North women in uniform, as well as their sion in this year’s NDAA during the Carolina must deal with on a more family members, from having their day House Armed Services Committee broader level.’’ in court to hold corporations account- markup. If our colleagues across the aisle able for breaking the law. This bipar- I would, once again, like to thank want to have a meaningful discussion tisan provision ends this shameful Chairman SMITH and Ranking Member on this issue with us, we welcome it. practice by clarifying that arbitration THORNBERRY for supporting these pro- The decision to replace these statues clauses are only enforceable if agreed visions, and for their work on this goes beyond bipartisan collaboration. to by servicemembers or their families year’s National Defense Authorization. It is about doing what is right, in an after a dispute arises. f expeditious manner, as opposed to ex- Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleagues, ploiting a situation to score cheap po- Congressman JARED GOLDEN, Congress- THE CONVERSATION ON STATUE litical points. woman SUSAN DAVIS, and Congressman REMOVAL Mr. Speaker, describing the vote we GUY RESCHENTHALER, for their strong The SPEAKER pro tempore. The will hold today as ‘‘political showman- bipartisan support for this provision to Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from ship’’ would be an understatement.

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WHAT DO WE DO? municipal streets to enforce State and A detective named Josh Simmons The SPEAKER pro tempore. The local law. That is an idea that goes saw a burning car as he drove down Chair recognizes the gentleman from back to our dissatisfaction with King Highway 52. When he approached, he Connecticut (Mr. HIMES) for 5 minutes. George, and it is an idea that my Re- found an elderly woman unable to get Mr. HIMES. Mr. Speaker, last Satur- publican friends used to care about. out. He pulled her from the car just day night, Christopher David, a vet- Second, operationally, agents of the minutes before it went up in flames. eran of the United States Navy, was Border Patrol and the Marshals Service Detective Simmons said of his ac- walking in Portland when he came are not trained to manage protests. tions: ‘‘The way I was raised, you take upon an odd sight: Federal agents, in They are trained to patrol borders and care of people. I didn’t know who was full tactical gear, heavily armed, look- to chase fugitives. A heavily armed in- in the car. It didn’t matter who they ing for all the world like the operators dividual with no identification or in- were. They just needed help.’’ Mr. Speaker, this is a great example that we drop into terrorist havens in signia trundling people, without expla- for all of us. Our community is truly Afghanistan, patrolling the streets of nation, into an unmarked van is likely lucky to have such courageous folks an American city; detaining Ameri- to be misunderstood in a way that serving and protecting us. cans; hustling them, unexplained, into could lead to violence, particularly in a rented minivans. heavily armed society. HEALTHY SKIES ACT Now, is Mr. David a masked ninja of Finally, there is the question of the Mr. BUDD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today anarchy? No. President’s intentions, which are pret- to put forward a new proposal to help Was he throwing rocks or carrying ty clear. We have seen how the Presi- reopen our country with speed and with safety. bottles of gasoline? No. dent responds to real crisis; almost Between business, leisure, and tour- Mr. David was curious, and he stood 150,000 Americans dead of COVID–19, there, clearly unarmed, clearly not a ism, air travel is a mode of transpor- denial, misinformation. tation that must be trusted if our threat, curious. We have 5 percent of the world’s pop- country can fully reopen. In fact, be- And here is where it gets interesting, ulation and 25 percent of the COVID–19 fore the pandemic, commercial avia- and any American who hasn’t seen the deaths on the planet. That is a dis- video needs to look at it right now. tion drove 5 percent of our GDP and grace. It is a lethal disgrace. helped support more than 10 million A Federal agent, gas mask, body George Floyd, an unarmed Black armor, camouflage, bristling with American jobs. American, dies at the hands of the po- Unfortunately, there are currently weapons and tactical gear, approaches lice, like so many before him. That is a no concrete proposals to lessen the fear Mr. David, winds up, and beats Mr. lethal crisis. that has gripped air travelers and crip- David repeatedly with his truncheon. The President was asked about Black pled the aviation industry. And that is Mr. David doesn’t move. His hand has Americans dying at the hands of police why I am proposing a bipartisan bill been broken by a Federal agent, but he and he says: ‘‘So are White people; so called the Healthy Skies Act, along doesn’t move, not a muscle. are White people. What a terrible ques- with Congressman RALPH NORMAN and Well, the agent is confused by this tion to ask.’’ JOHN LARSON. and he hesitates. But backup arrives. And now the President threatens to This bipartisan legislation instructs Another Federal agent sprays Mr. send heavily armed Federal agents to the TSA Administrator to create a David repeatedly in the face with pep- New York, Chicago, Detroit, Balti- pilot program that would temporarily per spray. Now this is heartening to more. Do we have a problem? No, we do screen the temperature of all travelers the first agent, so he winds up and hits not. going through TSA security before Mr. David again with his bat. Take it from an unclassified Office of they reach the gate area. Now, I don’t care how cynical you Intelligence and Analysis report by the Having the TSA temporarily screen have become about our country. I don’t Department of Homeland Security: passengers for elevated temperatures care whether you have signed over ‘‘The regularity of violence amidst has a number of practical advantages. your time, your talent, your treasure, lawful protests in Portland since 26 It ensures that each passenger experi- your integrity to the support of Donald May contrasts with national trends, ences a consistent nationwide process J. Trump. If you have a drop of Amer- which reflect a steady decline in vio- to prevent infected individuals from ican blood in your veins, your soul dies lence during the last 2 weeks’’—‘‘a boarding planes and spreading the a little as you watch the heavily armed steady decline in violence during the virus. This will give travelers the peace Federal agent beat a United States last 2 weeks.’’ of mind they need to confidently start Navy veteran. Mr. Speaker, this is important be- flying again, while discouraging folks So what are combat-ready Federal cause democracies die, but they don’t who might be sick from even attempt- agents doing in the streets of a city die fast. They die because people come ing to come to the airport in the first which does not want them there in a to believe that the media is the enemy place. State which did not ask for them? of the people. They die because a Presi- Reopening America should be the top Are there bodies piling up in the dent’s supporters are more given over priority of our government. Making streets of Portland? to that President than they are to the sure air travelers are healthy enough Are there 150,000 dead—just to choose rule of law; and they die because citi- to fly is a commonsense way to boost a number—Americans in Portland? No. zens become used to the sight of Fed- passenger confidence and jump-start There is not a single fatality. Of course eral agents acting, not to protect economic activity. And that is how we not. them, but to attack them. can stop the spread of COVID–19 and Like so many cities, Portland boiled We have been warned. The question continue a great American comeback. over in rage at the murder of George is: Now what do we do? f Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis f Police Department. And, yeah, regret- CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS tably and illegally a minority of RECOGNIZING THE HEROIC SERV- OF 2020 protestors have committed acts of van- ICE OF DETECTIVE JOSH SIM- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The dalism; bottles and rocks have been MONS Chair recognizes the gentleman from thrown, windows broken, threats made. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The New Jersey (Mr. MALINOWSKI) for 5 That is not okay, ever. Chair recognizes the gentleman from minutes.

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This year, about 170 kids in my youth demic, which has brought about death The sacrifices we made were worth council spent the entire year breaking and economic mayhem across our plan- making. Today, all our numbers are up into congressional committees and et. As the evidence mounts, China is looking good. The rate of spread of the proposing legislation. I intend to intro- now censoring those speaking out. infection, testing positivity are way, duce some of their proposals in this Congress must stand together, shoul- way down. If all of America were New body this year. Their questions are al- der to shoulder, to ensure the Chinese Jersey, we could stand here today and ways thoughtful, and they are always Government is held responsible for the say that America is beating COVID–19. eager to get involved and make a dif- damage they have caused and to ex- But that doesn’t make the sacrifices ference. plore avenues to promptly bring manu- any less hard to bear. It is tough to see them graduate in a facturing back to the U.S., including And among those who sacrificed were time of so much uncertainty and fear, pharmaceuticals. our young people who were looking for- but throughout the many crises our I also commend President Trump for ward to graduation; not just the formal country has faced in recent months, I pulling the United States out of the ending of their high school education, have seen our young people step up and WHO until they, too, have been held but the celebration of it with family lead time and time again. If the stu- accountable for their actions. Not a and friends, the dances, the big games, dents in New Jersey’s Seventh District penny of taxpayer dollars should ever the rites of passage that all of us expe- are any indication of young people go toward international organizations rienced when we were their age and around the country, the future of that look the other way solely for po- that we want for our kids. America is in good hands. litical or economic interests, especially Congratulations to all of our 2020 one that operates in the public health b 0930 graduates. I can’t wait to see every- arena. Many of our graduating seniors did thing they are going to accomplish in The time for answers is now. end up having outdoor graduations, but the years ahead. HONORING SERGEANT ANDREW BOSKO they came late and with social f Mr. SPANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise distancing. And let’s face it, a socially today to honor Mr. Andrew Bosko, a CALLING FOR TEMPORARY distanced graduation is kind of an Lakeland, Florida, World War II vet- PAYROLL TAX HOLIDAY oxymoron. But we have also seen our eran who is 98 years young. communities come together in creative The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Andy was born in Ohio, raised in ways to celebrate the accomplishments Chair recognizes the gentleman from Pennsylvania, and is one of 13 children of our young people, and I want to rec- Florida (Mr. SPANO) for 5 minutes. of immigrant parents from Austria and ognize those efforts today. Mr. SPANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise Czechoslovakia. In Hunterdon County in my district, today to thank those Members who He entered the Army Air Corps in the parents, teachers, and school ad- have joined me in standing with mil- 1943, assigned to the Seventh Fighter ministrators implemented an Adopt a lions of struggling Americans by call- Command in Hawaii. In 1945, the com- Senior program, where volunteers ing for the adoption of the Keep Em- mand was reassigned to Iwo Jima to adopted a graduating student to send a ployees’ Earnings Protected Act, also provide emergency landing fields sup- letter, a card, or a gift to let them known as the KEEP Act, and to en- porting bombing operations against know their communities are rooting courage my colleagues who haven’t Japan. for them. done so to do so and stand with us. Meanwhile, Andy’s wife and true In Berkeley Heights, the light poles As this body debates another relief love, Sophia, was supporting the war as downtown are decorated with seniors’ package, a keystone of such legislation a Rosie the Riveter. Yet, they still pictures, announcing what college they should be a temporary payroll tax holi- found time to write each other every will be attending in the fall. day. I introduced this bill to allow our single day. In Bridgewater, an administrator vis- workers to keep more of the money Following the war, Andy worked as a ited the home of every senior in a bus that they have already earned, thus in- machinist in New York and later par- with a banner celebrating the class of fusing critical capital into our econ- ticipated in several other businesses. 2020, dropping off a graduation package omy without involving Federal bu- Andy, you, together with your bride and a personalized Bridgewater-Rari- reaucracy. of 74 years, represent the greatest of tan High School lawn sign for each sen- It is now more critical than ever to our Greatest Generation. ior. ensure that families have the funds, They experienced economic and so- In Mount Olive, posters celebrating their funds, to reinvest back into our cial turmoil and a world war, and then the graduating class were placed economy and to continue our economic they helped rebuild our Nation into the throughout town. comeback by buying locally and sup- greatest on Earth. In Springfield, the school surprised porting each other. Employers, too, It is an honor to serve Andy, as he, students with a display of personalized can use their tax savings to invest in for so many years, has served us. banners on the fence outside of the their businesses and in their REESTABLISH LAW AND ORDER high school, each one bearing the name workforces. Mr. SPANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise and photo of a member of the grad- No government program, no matter today in support of the House minority uating class. how generous, can replace a strong, and Trump administration’s efforts to In Westfield, a video slideshow functioning economy. President Trump reestablish law and order in our coun- played in the window panels of the his- has called on Congress to deliver this try and to stop mob rule. toric Arcanum Hall, with montages of bill to his desk for signature, and the For almost 2 months, communities senior portraits, pictures from school time to deliver is now. The American throughout our country, particularly events, and a countdown clock to grad- people are waiting and watching. Democrat-led urban centers, have expe- uation. HOLDING CHINA ACCOUNTABLE rienced levels of lawlessness and civil These efforts from our communities Mr. SPANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise unrest unseen for decades. I am not re- are wonderful to see and, I am sure, are today to lend my voice to House efforts ferring to those who have exercised tremendously appreciated by the re- to hold China accountable for their their First Amendment rights to peace- cipients. role in the spread of the coronavirus. ably assemble and protest. No. I am During my time in Congress, I have China lied; Americans died. It is real- talking about those who vandalize, de- worked hard to reach out to young peo- ly that simple. stroy, and knowingly break the law,

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This can- In Illinois, we have lost nearly 7,500 Charlie was born in Nashville, Arkan- not be, and it cannot continue. lives to this disease already. With con- sas, on May 7, 1931, where he grew up Law and order must be brought back cerns that the disease may get worse and met his future wife, JoAnne. The to our neighborhoods, and we must this fall, and with conditions already two graduated together from Nashville hold cities and their leaders account- worsening as States struggle to reopen, High School in 1949. able for failing to adequately protect I am calling on Congress and the ad- Charles went on to attend the United those whom they have sworn to serve. ministration to take urgent action to States Naval Academy in Annapolis, All Americans, regardless of ZIP address our immediate needs while at Maryland, and graduated, in 1954, with Codes, have a right to feel safe in their the same time preparing for the chal- a bachelor’s degree in general engineer- homes and on their roads. Mob rule lenges that lie ahead. ing. He was then commissioned into will not be tolerated. We must reestab- It has been nearly 10 weeks since the the United States Air Force and lish law and order in America, and we HEROES Act passed the House and was launched his 30-year career in military must do it now. sent on to the Senate. States and local service. f governments, hospitals and nursing After graduating from pilot training, REQUIRE FEDERAL CORONAVIRUS homes, and schools and businesses need Charles took to the skies, supporting PREPAREDNESS the aid provided by the HEROES Act. transatlantic and transpacific deploy- ments of tactical forces; refueling mis- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The Nation needs the supply chain czar sions supporting reconnaissance activi- Chair recognizes the gentleman from included in the HEROES Act. We all need the testing capacity funded by the ties in the Cuban Missile Crisis; and, fi- Illinois (Mr. SCHNEIDER) for 5 minutes. Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, our HEROES Act. nally, volunteering to serve in Vietnam Nation is in crisis. Yesterday, the Yet, after 10 weeks, the Senate still as a rescue crew commander and air- United States added more than 1,000 has neither taken up our legislation borne mission commander. He also par- names to the already unbearably long nor offered a plan of their own. Instead, ticipated in the planning and execution list of 140,000 people killed by COVID– they are delaying the Federal response of the Son Tay POW camp raid. 19. There have been nearly 4 million to an urgent national crisis. Over the course of his career as a confirmed cases in the United States, Ending this pandemic should not be a pilot, Colonel Powell logged over 67,000 and the CDC believes the number is partisan issue. We need to move for- flying hours, flew 168 combat missions, many times greater. There are ward together, Democrats and Repub- is credited with 14 combat saves, and hotspots around the country, most no- licans. was awarded a multitude of military tably in Southern States. That is why I am asking my col- honors. Many States like California and my leagues on both sides of the aisle to In addition to flying missions, Colo- State of Illinois that have taken meas- support the COVID PREPARE Act. I nel Powell served in a variety of lead- ures to reopen are now looking at roll- introduced this commonsense, bipar- ership capacities in the Air Force, from ing back these measures and rein- tisan legislation with my colleague, flight instructor of the Air Command stating greater restrictions to keep JOHN KATKO, to assure the American and Staff College, chief of staff of Air their citizens safe. people that their Federal Government University, and, finally, the wing com- The pandemic has affected all of us, is prepared to address this ever-chang- mander of the technical training wing putting our loved ones at risk, keeping ing public health crisis. at Goodfellow Air Force Base in San our kids from school, overwhelming This legislation would require Fed- Angelo, Texas. our healthcare systems, and dev- eral agencies to submit to Congress At the center of Charlie’s world was astating our businesses while costing their plans for addressing COVID–19 in JoAnne, and their love story is one for 40 million people their jobs and pushing the fall, anticipating a potential in- the ages. From meeting in grade school State and local governments to the crease in infections and even greater to graduating high school together and brink. demands on our healthcare system and raising their daughter, Terri, as With so many people and commu- pressure on our economy. Charles’ missions took him around the nities suffering, we desperately need a The COVID PREPARE Act will pro- globe, their commitment to each other national strategy to beat back this vide bipartisan oversight and full never wavered. virus. Unfortunately, while families, transparency into both the planning San Angelo was forever changed students, community leaders, and citi- and execution of our national response. when these two spitfires flew into town zens are all making great sacrifices, We all certainly hope for the best, but in 1980. Charles was appointed as the and local governments are being forced we must responsibly prepare for the wing commander at Goodfellow Air to cut vital services, leadership and worst. Force Base, which was slated for clo- support from the administration have f sure at the time. Charles and JoAnne repeatedly fallen short. The American immediately leapt into action, devel- HONORING COLONEL CHARLES people deserve better. oping the relationship between Good- All the sacrifices made since March POWELL fellow and the community of San An- were and are meant to buy us time to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gelo and completely transforming the bend the curve, knock down this virus, Chair recognizes the gentleman from mission of the base. After Charles’ 4 and, ultimately, stand up our economy. Texas (Mr. CONAWAY) for 5 minutes. years as wing commander, Goodfellow But the sacrifices are only valuable if Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise was removed from the closure list. we are using the time to prepare for today to honor the life of my friend, Today, the connection between the what many experts believe will be a Colonel Charles Powell, who passed base and San Angelo stands as the pre- spike come the fall. away peacefully on July 2, 2020, in his mier example of effective military-ci- Sadly, around the country, testing home in San Angelo, Texas, at the age vilian partnership. capacity remains below where it needs of 89. Thankfully, after Charlie retired to be. Hospitals in many States are Charles was a true American hero from the service, the Powells never left over capacity in their ICUs, under- who devoted his life to serving others, San Angelo. Instead, they immediately staffed, and anxious about still loom- and his passing is a loss that will un- set to work planting deep roots in the ing shortages of personal protective derstandably reverberate throughout community and making San Angelo a equipment, or PPE. the community. His genuine love for better place to live. These two have Six months into this pandemic, it is God and others, dedication to his fam- been some of the most dedicated public simply unconscionable that there are ily, and service to his country and servants our community has ever seen.

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I had the pleasure of meeting the erty, and for a time, it was mine. That The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick Powells when I ran for Congress in 2004, is why I know people in this country J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: and in 2005, I hired JoAnne on as the can still, with all its faults, rise up and Lord our God, thank You for giving first member of my staff. At that succeed and not be encouraged to break us another day. point, I could never have imagined the the law. We ask Your blessing on all the Mem- depth of the impact that Charlie and I will commit to each of you that I bers of the people’s House during these JoAnne would have on me, my family, will conduct myself from a place of rare days of coming together in this and every member of my team over the passion and understanding that policy Chamber. The coronavirus has changed years to come. and political disagreement be vigor- so many forms and patterns of gath- JoAnne is the most longstanding ously debated with the knowledge that ering, as family, community, and here member of my staff, and she and Char- we approach the problems facing our in Congress. lie have seen me through the ups and Nation with the betterment of the Send out Your spirit that those who downs, all while tirelessly serving the country in mind and the people we find themselves at odds with their col- constituents of the Concho Valley. serve. leagues might continue the productive Within my office, JoAnne took on Mr. Speaker, I cannot apologize for work that must be done, but which the responsibility of shepherding young my passion or for loving my God, my does not draw contentious attention, men and women through the congres- family, and my country. and address as well the issues which sional nomination process for applying are pressing upon our Nation. Lord, to the United States military acad- f have mercy. emies, while Charles chaired the board Continue to bless the men and responsible for vetting and recom- THE WAY WE TREAT ONE women who attend to those who are mending them to me for nomination. ANOTHER MATTERS sick—the number continuing to grow b 0945 (Mr. HOYER asked and was given throughout our country. Keep our healthcare professionals safe and in- Their teamwork resulted in many permission to address the House for 1 minute.) spire those who labor to find treat- young men and women from my dis- ments and cures for this dangerous trict receiving appointments to these Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I appre- ciate the words of the gentleman from virus. prestigious institutions of higher May all that is done be for Your learning, further extending the tradi- Florida (Mr. YOHO). They were appro- priate because the language we use greater honor and glory. tion of service to our country to future Amen. generations. matters. The way we treat one another I cannot put into words the immense matters. f Mr. YOHO needed no apology for his honor that it has been to have Charles THE JOURNAL and JoAnne as a part my family. My passion about poverty and for the wife, Suzanne, and I feel tremendously downtrodden, but he ought to remem- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- lucky to have the opportunity to learn ber and acknowledge that the person to ant to section 4(a) of House Resolution from them and to count them among whom he spoke so inappropriately was 967, the Journal of the last day’s pro- our closest friends. one of the strongest fighters in this ceedings is approved. Colonel Powell will be greatly Congress for those with the least, those f missed, and I take comfort knowing his who are downtrodden, those who are PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE legacy will continue through the peo- forgotten. ple he loved and the community he was Mr. Speaker, the apology was appro- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the so proud to call home. priate. I hope that Mr. YOHO feels that gentleman from California (Mr. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman apology sincerely, and I hope all of us TAKANO) come forward and lead the from Florida (Mr. YOHO). will take a lesson to think before we House in the Pledge of Allegiance. speak so harshly to one another. PUBLIC APOLOGY TO THE HONORABLE Mr. TAKANO led the Pledge of Alle- ALEXANDRIA OCASIO-CORTEZ This country is a divided country. giance as follows: Mr. YOHO. Mr. Speaker, I stand be- There are some of us who believe that I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the fore you this morning to address the our Chief Executive uses harsh lan- United States of America, and to the Repub- strife I injected into the already-con- guage and inappropriate language di- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, tentious Congress. rected at some of our citizens. We indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. I have worked with many Members in ought not to replicate that conduct. f this Chamber over the past four terms, The apology was appropriate. I know that our colleague, ALEXANDRIA ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Members on both sides of the aisle,— PRO TEMPORE and each of you know that I am a man OCASIO-CORTEZ, appreciates that apol- of my word. So let me take a moment ogy, but let us treat one another with The SPEAKER pro tempore. The to address this body. the respect and dignity each of us de- Chair will entertain up to 15 requests Mr. Speaker, I rise to apologize for serves not only as a Member of this for 1-minute speeches on each side of the abrupt manner of the conversation body, but as a human being. the aisle. I had with my colleague from New f York. It is true that we disagree on f policies and visions for America, but SENATE SHOULD PASS THE that does not mean we should be dis- RECESS HEROES ACT respectful. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- (Mr. CICILLINE asked and was given Having been married for 45 years, ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair permission to address the House for 1 with two daughters, I am very cog- declares the House in recess until 10 minute.) nizant of my language. The offensive a.m. today. Mr. CICILLINE. Madam Speaker, it name-calling words attributed to me Accordingly (at 9 o’clock and 49 min- has been more than two months since by the press were never spoken to my utes a.m.), the House stood in recess. the House passed the HEROES Act. In

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We encourage high school stu- heavily on millions of families as our ing. dents to attend college, to claim their economy struggles and unemployment This important legislation provides education, yet too many graduates are is at a record high, with over 17 million much-needed relief to States and cities shackled with a mountain of debt that still unemployed. experiencing lost revenue, to support limits their future, impedes their fi- Rent is due, bills are due, loan pay- our heroes on the front lines. nancial freedom, and diminishes their ments are due, but people are still out It ensures our first responders and es- purchasing power. The pandemic has of work. Americans are fighting sential workers are entitled to hazard only worsened this problem. against financial hardships and the pay and guarantees up to $200 billion During this pandemic, we owe it to a housing affordability crisis. Failure to for those who have risked their lives generation of debt-laden young people, extend unemployment benefits in the working during the pandemic. veterans, and transitioning adults to midst of this pandemic would be cruel It expands testing, tracing, and take bold action, to pass meaningful and inhumane. It would cause financial ruin for millions who are already treatment to all Americans. debt forgiveness. Freeing up the ability struggling. It puts money back in the pockets of to claim an education without crushing Our communities need the additional struggling Americans with a second debt will be a relief to so many Ameri- $600 weekly unemployment benefits. It round of stimulus payments up to cans and our economy. could be the difference between getting $6,000 per household. An educated public should enrich us evicted or making rent for another It preserves health coverage by pro- all, not create unsustainable debt. So I month. tecting the more than 5.4 million call upon this body to pass bold and I urge the Senate to pass the HE- Americans who have lost their em- meaningful debt forgiveness for mil- ROES Act to extend Federal unemploy- ployer-provided health insurance. lions of bright young people so that ment benefits. Millions of Americans It extends the weekly $600 Federal their futures are determined not by the are depending on it. unemployment benefit through Janu- debt they incurred but by the knowl- f ary, providing a vital safety net for a edge they gained. IN SUPPORT OF THE CITIZENS OF record number of Americans who are f unemployed. Right now, that expires in JAMMU AND KASHMIR NATIONAL FRAGILE X just 9 days. (Mr. WATKINS asked and was given AWARENESS DAY It helps worried families afford a safe permission to address the House for 1 place to live, assisting renters and (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania minute and to revise and extend his re- homeowners with rent, mortgage, and asked and was given permission to ad- marks.) utility payments and other housing-re- dress the House for 1 minute and to re- Mr. WATKINS. Madam Speaker, I lated costs. vise and extend his remarks.) rise today in support of democracy I urge the Senate to pass this bill im- Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. around the world and, in particular, in mediately. Madam Speaker, I rise today on Na- Jammu and Kashmir. The human rights violations there f tional Fragile X Awareness Day to raise awareness of this genetic dis- are already alarming. And now with IN SUPPORT OF THE GREAT order. COVID–19 plaguing the world, people AMERICAN OUTDOORS ACT Fragile X is caused by mutations in there and everywhere must have access (Mr. GIANFORTE asked and was the gene known as FMR1. These to the tools necessary to fight this dis- given permission to address the House mutations can result in behavioral, de- ease. for 1 minute.) velopmental, cognitive, and reproduc- As telecommunication blackouts, Mr. GIANFORTE. Madam Speaker, I tive conditions, often leading to de- suppression of media reports, human rise today in support of the Great layed development of speech and lan- rights abuses, and mass detentions con- American Outdoors Act. guage. In the most severe cases, fragile tinue in Jammu and Kashmir, COVID– 19 concerns are amplified. There have My friend, Senator DAINES, deserves X can cause potentially fatal a lot of credit. He has successfully ad- neurodegenerative conditions. already been disturbing reports that vanced this historic legislation, his- Fragile X syndrome affects an esti- PPE and critical equipment are being toric because of its long-term dedica- mated 100,000 Americans. But more blocked from entering the region. Without adequate resources and tion to our public lands. than 1 million Americans have a vari- internet access, hospitals and medical People from around the world come ation of the fragile X mutation, mean- centers don’t stand a chance. And lives to tour our outstanding National ing they either have or are at risk of being lost are lost to the world. Parks, including millions of visitors developing one of the associated condi- I urge the global community and ac- every year to Yellowstone and Glacier. tions. tors in the region to work together to Unfortunately, too many of our parks This means each Member of this ensure that citizens of Jammu and have fallen into disrepair. This bill be- House, on average, represents 230 con- Kashmir have access to the care, serv- gins to rebuild and repair our parks. stituents living with fragile X syn- ices, and resources needed to defeat It is also a fitting complement to our drome, and countless more parents, this disease. successful efforts to permanently reau- grandparents, siblings, and caregivers thorize the Land and Water Conserva- love someone with fragile X. f tion Fund. It provides dedicated fund- Each person living with fragile X IN SUPPORT OF THE NO BAN ACT ing to increase public access to public syndrome, and any other intellectual (Mr. CARSON of Indiana asked and lands across Montana. and developmental disability, makes was given permission to address the I know how important LWCF is to our world a better place. House for 1 minute.) Montana, and I will continue working f Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Madam to keep public lands in public hands Speaker, I rise today in support of the EXTENDING UNEMPLOYMENT and increase access. NO BAN Act, which I was honored to BENEFITS I urge my colleagues to join me coauthor. I urge my colleagues to today in voting for the Great American (Mr. TAKANO asked and was given swiftly pass this landmark legislation Outdoors Act. permission to address the House for 1 today. f minute and to revise and extend his re- More than 3 years ago, President marks.) Donald Trump’s Muslim ban put into STUDENT LOAN DEBT CRISIS Mr. TAKANO. Madam Speaker, I rise action the xenophobic and racist agen- (Ms. DEAN asked and was given per- today because supplemental Federal da that he promised during his cam- mission to address the House for 1 unemployment benefits expire next paign.

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It has made America less re- moved in, been involved with episodes where supplies and resources are al- spected around the world. And our that people can watch on YouTube, ready stretched, it is critical now more country is not any safer. where peaceful demonstrators were at- than ever that we work toward peace This isn’t the only time America has tacked. with Artsakh. shamefully shut our doors based on One of my constituents, asking a We must reevaluate the U.S. security race, ethnicity, or nationality. But we simple question, was beaten with a assistance to Azerbaijan immediately— can make it the last time. baton, breaking his wrist, and pepper they are not being appropriate in their That is why we must pass the NO sprayed in the face. This is outrageous. actions—as well as increase aid to Ar- BAN Act and end the Muslim ban and This is a made-for-TV initiative by the menia to counter Azeri aggression. make sure history does not repeat Trump administration and should stop. In the appropriations bill yesterday, itself. I urge my colleagues to support f a $20 million augmentation was made this legislation today. to the country of Armenia. I urge my f b 1015 colleagues to support that and urge im- mediate action condemning Azer- THE WORDS OF A BLACK POLICE PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO baijan’s disgraceful actions. OFFICER SMALL DEFENSE MANUFACTUR- ERS (Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio asked and f (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina was given permission to address the RECOGNIZING RADIO STATION asked and was given permission to ad- House for 1 minute and to revise and WHUB extend his remarks.) dress the House for 1 minute and to re- (Mr. ROSE of Tennessee asked and Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. Madam vise and extend his remarks.) was given permission to address the Speaker, for those wondering what it is Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. House for 1 minute.) like to be a Black police officer amid Madam Speaker, I am grateful that the Mr. ROSE of Tennessee. Madam the violent demonstrations that con- House Armed Services Committee in- Speaker, on July 20, 1940, Judge Luke tinue in cities across our country, con- cluded my amendment, the Small Man- Medley started a small radio station in sider what Portland Police Officer ufacturer Cybersecurity Enhancement Cookeville, Tennessee, my hometown. Jakhary Jackson said about the rioters Act, in the National Defense Author- And for the last 80 years, WHUB in his own words. ization Act, which passed yesterday by Newstalk 101.7 and 1400, the Hub, has ‘‘It’s been very eye-opening. It says bipartisan vote. stood the test of time and been a haven something when you’re at a Black This crucial amendment will provide for community events and local news. Lives Matter protest and you have much-needed assistance to small de- WHUB’s motto is: ‘‘Where commu- more minorities on the police side than fense manufacturers with cyber com- nity always comes first.’’ They have al- you have in a violent crowd, and you pliance, and it will enhance the cyber- ways implemented that motto for the have White people screaming at Black security through our defense supply citizens of the Upper Cumberland in officers.’’ chain by expanding DOD cyber initia- Let me repeat Officer Jackson’s tives with the manufacturing extension Tennessee, and they always will. words once more, because you will not partnership centers. The MEP national WHUB has been the winner of numer- hear any of this from our national network is ideally situated to assist ous awards in the last 80 years from the media. Once again, here are the words the Department to help strengthen our State of Tennessee and the National of a Black police officer facing a vio- national defense. Association of Broadcasters. lent mob of predominantly White anar- This bipartisan legislation was sup- Congratulations to owner Jerry Zim- chists. ported unanimously by all members of mer, program director Brent Carl ‘‘It’s been very eye-opening. It says the House Armed Services Committee. Fleshman, news director Shawn Ja- something when you’re at a Black It is especially important to the com- cobs, and general manager John Monk Lives Matter protest and you have munities I represent adjacent to the for their constant hard work to keep more minorities on the police side than Army Cyber Command at Fort Gordon. WHUB the number one news talk radio you have in a violent crowd, and you The potential to create jobs is encour- station in the Upper Cumberland. have White people screaming at Black aged. Happy 80th anniversary to WHUB. officers.’’ In conclusion, God bless our troops, God bless Tennessee, and God bless America. f and we will never forget September the 11th in the global war on terrorism. f FEDERAL OFFICERS IN PORTLAND f (Mr. BLUMENAUER asked and was LAUNCHING JUSTICE IN POLICING given permission to address the House RECOGNIZING ESCALATION OF VI- WEBSITE for 1 minute and to revise and extend OLENCE ALONG ARMENIAN-AZ- (Mr. HOYER asked and was given his remarks.) ERBAIJANI BORDER permission to address the House for 1 Mr. BLUMENAUER. Madam Speaker, (Mr. COSTA asked and was given per- minute and to revise and extend his re- it was sad to hear my colleague with mission to address the House for 1 marks.) his recent comments. Let me tell you minute and to revise and extend his re- Mr. HOYER. Madam Speaker, it has what it is like on the ground in Port- marks.) been nearly 4 weeks since the House land. Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise passed the George Floyd Justice in Po- This is a serious problem in Oregon today to call attention to the esca- licing Act. Leader MCCONNELL and the where people are attempting to peace- lating violence that is occurring in the Republican-led Senate, however, refuse fully demonstrate their opposition to a Armenian-Azerbaijani border. to call it up for consideration or a vote. whole range of racist practices by law Beginning July 12, the Azeri soldiers Meanwhile, the problem of racial injus- enforcement. There are, to be sure, oc- approached the Armenian border, a tice is not going away on its own. casionally a few people who are doing place that has been one of contention, For millions of Americans, this issue things that they shouldn’t, and they and opened fired on Armenian civilians is deeply personal, having experienced should be arrested, tried, and con- in the Tavush Province. racial bias in our justice system first- victed. But the vast majority of people Since then, the conflict, sadly, has hand. Most police officers, Madam are peaceful. escalated. The Azeri armed forces have Speaker, are trying hard to do their job

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:11 Jul 23, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K22JY7.016 H22JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H3624 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 22, 2020 professionally and serve their commu- And I might say, we need to speak years 2008 through 2019.’’ and all that follows nities well, and there are so many ex- out on the extraordinarily good actions through the end of the subparagraph and in- emplary officers committed to address- that are taken by our law enforcement serting ‘‘for fiscal year 2020 and each fiscal year ing head-on the inherent bias and the officers as well. We need to be bal- thereafter.’’. SEC. 3. SECURE DISCLOSURE OF TAX-RETURN IN- problems in the culture of policing that anced. But we do not need to be bal- FORMATION TO CARRY OUT THE lead some to commit acts of mis- anced to the extent of ignoring the car- HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1965. conduct. nage that has occurred because of the (a) AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE Still, millions of people live in fear color of skin. These stories need to be CODE OF 1986.— simply because of the color of their told. (1) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (13) of section skin and because of the history of po- In his very powerful New York Times 6103(l) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is lice misconduct against African Ameri- column last month on the five crises amended to read as follows: ‘‘(13) DISCLOSURE OF RETURN INFORMATION TO cans in our country. facing America at this moment in our CARRY OUT THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1965.— Madam Speaker, we must never ac- history, the extraordinarily insightful ‘‘(A) INCOME-CONTINGENT OR INCOME-BASED cept this norm. Indeed, in his last pub- David Brooks wrote: ‘‘All Americans, REPAYMENT AND TOTAL AND PERMANENT DIS- lic appearance, John Lewis visited but especially White Americans, are ABILITY DISCHARGE.—The Secretary shall, upon Black Lives Matter Plaza in Wash- undergoing a rapid education on the written request from the Secretary of Education, ington and then encouraged Americans burdens African Americans carry every disclose to officers, employees, and contractors to stand up for social justice. He said day. This education,’’ he said, ‘‘is con- of the Department of Education, as specifically this: ‘‘We must continue to be bold, tinuing, but already, public opinion is authorized and designated by the Secretary of Education, only for the purpose of (and to the brave, courageous, push and pull till we shifting with astonishing speed.’’ It is extent necessary in) establishing enrollment, re- redeem the soul of America and move right that it does so. newing enrollment, administering, and con- closer to a community at peace with The more we hear of the stories of ducting analyses and forecasts for estimating itself.’’ personal experiences with systemic costs related to income-contingent or income- His wise words continue to inspire bias, the better equipped we will be as based repayment programs, and the discharge of Americans to be courageous in stand- a Nation to confront this challenge to- loans based on a total and permanent disability ing up, speaking out, and working to gether. As more people visit (within the meaning of section 437(a) of the lift our country up to the highest of JusticeinPolicing.us to speak up and Higher Education Act of 1965), under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, the following our ideals. support this bill, I will be sharing their return information (as defined in subsection In order to make sure that all voices names and stories with this House and (b)(2)) with respect to taxpayers identified by are being heard in Congress and in this its Members, making sure that Mem- the Secretary of Education as participating in national discourse, I launched a bers hear from their constituents on the loan programs under title IV of such Act, for website to make it easier for Ameri- this issue. taxable years specified by such Secretary: cans to share their own stories, learn We are the people’s House. We are the ‘‘(i) Taxpayer identity information with re- about the legislation we passed, and people’s voice. We are the protectors of spect to such taxpayer. share their thoughts on our bill. It is a democracy, yes, of our Constitution ‘‘(ii) The filing status of such taxpayer. ‘‘(iii) The adjusted gross income of such tax- platform for people to contribute to and our laws, but the soul and char- payer. this work of redeeming the soul of acter of our country are in our hands ‘‘(iv) Total number of exemptions claimed, or America, as John Lewis urged us to do. as well. total number of individuals and dependents That site is JusticeinPolicing.us. As long as people of color continue to claimed, as applicable, on the return. Already, Madam Speaker, thousands face dangerous and deadly systemic ‘‘(v) Number of children with respect to which of Americans from nearly every State bias in our country, we will not stop tax credits under section 24 are claimed on the have visited the site, and many have pushing for the reforms that are so return. sorely needed. ‘‘(B) FEDERAL STUDENT FINANCIAL AID.—The shared their own wrenching stories Secretary shall, upon written request from the about why we need to pass this bill. f Secretary of Education, disclose to officers, em- One woman in my district wrote FOSTERING UNDERGRADUATE ployees, and contractors of the Department of about how, as the mother of 2 young TALENT BY UNLOCKING RE- Education, as specifically authorized and des- Black men, she worries every day ignated by the Secretary of Education, only for SOURCES FOR EDUCATION ACT about them encountering the police. the purpose of (and to the extent necessary in) That should not be the case in Amer- Ms. JAYAPAL. Madam Speaker, pur- determining eligibility for, and amount of, Fed- ica. That isn’t good for families. It suant to House Resolution 891, I call up eral student financial aid under programs au- isn’t good for the police. It isn’t good the bill (H.R. 2486) to reauthorize man- thorized by parts A, C, and D of title IV of the datory funding programs for histori- Higher Education Act of 1965 (as in effect on the for our communities. And as I said, it date of the enactment of the Fostering Under- is not good for our country. cally Black colleges and universities graduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Another wrote about how her elderly and other minority-serving institu- Education Act) and conducting analyses and parents were pulled over in Oklahoma tions, with the Senate amendment forecasts for estimating costs related to such because the officer couldn’t believe thereto, and ask for its immediate con- programs, the following return information (as that her African-American father was sideration. defined in subsection (b)(2)) with respect to tax- married to her White mother. Both The Clerk read the title of the bill. payers identified by the Secretary of Education were in their eighties. That was just 3 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The as applicants for Federal student financial aid Clerk will designate the Senate amend- under such parts of title IV of such Act, for tax- years ago. able years specified by such Secretary: One person from Iowa posted about ment. Senate amendment: ‘‘(i) Taxpayer identity information with re- being a lifelong Republican who is spect to such taxpayer. tired of her party’s failure to tackle po- Strike all after the enacting clause and in- ‘‘(ii) The filing status of such taxpayer. lice misconduct and systemic racism in sert the following: ‘‘(iii) The adjusted gross income of such tax- our country. That person is right. And SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; REFERENCES. payer. it is not Republicans alone whom I am (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as ‘‘(iv) The amount of any net earnings from the ‘‘Fostering Undergraduate Talent by self-employment (as defined in section 1402), sure she is concerned with. Unlocking Resources for Education Act’’ or the wages (as defined in section 3121(a) or 3401(a)), The Senate could act today on the ‘‘FUTURE Act’’. taxable income from a farming business (as de- George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. (b) REFERENCES.—Except as otherwise ex- fined in section 236A(e)(4)), and investment in- The Senate ought to act today. But it pressly provided, whenever in this Act an come for the period reported on the return. is sitting on Leader MCCONNELL’s desk amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an ‘‘(v) The total income tax of such taxpayer. or someplace else gathering dust while amendment to, or repeal of, a section or other ‘‘(vi) Total number of exemptions claimed, or our site continues to gather stories of provision, the reference shall be considered to be total number of individuals and dependents made to a section or other provision of the High- real lives impacted by these injustices. claimed, as applicable, on the return. er Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.). ‘‘(vii) Number of children with respect to Madam Speaker, I hope Americans SEC. 2. CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR MINORITY- which tax credits under section 24 are claimed will continue to speak out and give SERVING INSTITUTIONS. on the return. compelling and concrete examples of Section 371(b)(1)(A) (20 U.S.C. 1067q(b)(1)(A)) ‘‘(viii) Amount of any credit claimed under why action is necessary. is amended by striking ‘‘for each of the fiscal section 25A for the taxable year.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:11 Jul 23, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\K22JY7.018 H22JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE July 22, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3625 ‘‘(ix) Amount of individual retirement account quired by section 494 of the Higher Education is operational and accessible to officers, employ- distributions not included in adjusted gross in- Act of 1965 prior to such disclosure.’’. ees, and contractors of the Department of Edu- come for the taxable year. (2) CONFIDENTIALITY OF RETURN INFORMA- cation (as specifically authorized and des- ‘‘(x) Amount of individual retirement account TION.—Section 6103(a)(3) of such Code is amend- ignated by the Secretary of Education), and contributions and payments to self-employed ed by inserting ‘‘, (13)(A), (13)(B)’’ after ‘‘(12)’’. (3) the date that is 1 year after the report date SEP, Keogh, and other qualified plans which (3) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Section described in paragraph (2). were deducted from income for the taxable year. 6103(p)(4) of such Code is amended— MOTION TO CONCUR ‘‘(xi) The amount of tax-exempt interest. (A) by inserting ‘‘(A), (13)(B)’’ after ‘‘(13)’’ Ms. JAYAPAL. Madam Speaker, I ‘‘(xii) Amounts from retirement pensions and each place it occurs, and annuities not included in adjusted gross income (B) by inserting ‘‘, (13)(A), (13)(B)’’ after have a motion at the desk. for the taxable year. ‘‘(l)(10)’’ each place it occurs. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ‘‘(xiii) If applicable, the fact that any of the (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made Clerk will designate the motion. following schedules (or equivalent successor by this section shall apply to disclosures made The text of the motion is as follows: schedules) were filed with the return: under section 6103(l)(13) of the Internal Revenue Ms. Jayapal moves that the House concur ‘‘(I) Schedule A. Code of 1986 (as amended by this section) after in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2486 with ‘‘(II) Schedule B. the date of the enactment of this Act. the amendments specified in section 4 of ‘‘(III) Schedule D. SEC. 4. NOTIFICATION OF REQUEST FOR TAX RE- House Resolution 891. ‘‘(IV) Schedule E. TURN INFORMATION. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ‘‘(V) Schedule F. (a) IN GENERAL.—Part G of title IV (20 U.S.C. ‘‘(VI) Schedule H. 1088 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end ant to House Resolution 891, the ques- ‘‘(xiv) If applicable, the fact that Schedule C the following: tion shall be divided among two House (or an equivalent successor schedule) was filed ‘‘SEC. 494. NOTIFICATION OF REQUEST FOR TAX amendments. with the return showing a gain or loss greater RETURN INFORMATION. AMENDMENT SPECIFIED IN SECTION 4(A) OF than $10,000. ‘‘The Secretary shall advise students and bor- HOUSE RESOLUTION 891 ‘‘(xv) If applicable, the fact that there is no rowers who submit an application for Federal return filed for such taxpayer for the applicable The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- student financial aid under this title or for the year. ant to section 3(a) of House Resolution discharge of a loan based on permanent and ‘‘(C) RESTRICTION ON USE OF DISCLOSED IN- 891, the portion of the divided question total disability, as described in section 437(a), or FORMATION.— who request an income-contingent or income- comprising the amendment specified in ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Return information dis- based repayment plan on their loan (as well as section 4(a) of House Resolution 891 closed under subparagraphs (A) and (B) may be parents and spouses who sign such an applica- shall be considered first. used by officers, employees, and contractors of tion or request or a Master Promissory Note on The text of House amendment to the Department of Education, as specifically au- behalf of those students and borrowers) that the thorized and designated by the Secretary of Senate amendment specified in section Secretary has the authority to request that the Education, only for the purposes and to the ex- 4(a) of House Resolution 891 is as fol- Internal Revenue Service disclose their tax re- tent necessary described in such subparagraphs lows: turn information (as well as that of parents and and for mitigating risks (as defined in clause In the matter proposed to be inserted by spouses who sign such an application or request (ii)) relating to the programs described in such the amendment of the Senate, strike sec- or a Master Promissory Note on behalf of those subparagraphs. tions 1, 2, and 3 and insert the following: students and borrowers) to officers, employees, ‘‘(ii) MITIGATING RISKS.—For purposes of this TITLE I—NO BAN ACT subparagraph, the term ‘mitigating risks’ means, and contractors of the Department of Education with respect to the programs described in sub- as authorized under section 6103(1)(13) of the SEC. 101. SHORT TITLES. paragraphs (A) and (B), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, to the extent This title may be cited as the ‘‘National ‘‘(I) oversight activities by the Office of In- necessary for the Secretary to carry out this Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Non- spector General of the Department of Education title.’’. immigrants Act’’ or the ‘‘NO BAN Act’’. as authorized by the Inspector General Act of (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 484(q) SEC. 102. EXPANSION OF NONDISCRIMINATION 1978, as amended, and (20 U.S.C. 1091(q)) is amended to read as fol- PROVISION. ‘‘(II) reducing the net cost of improper pay- lows: Section 202(a)(1)(A) of the Immigration and ments to Federal financial aid recipients. ‘‘(q) reserved’’. Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1152(a)(1)(A)) is Such term does not include the conduct of crimi- SEC. 5. INCREASED FUNDING FOR FEDERAL PELL amended— nal investigations or prosecutions. GRANTS. (1) by inserting ‘‘or a nonimmigrant visa, ‘‘(iii) REDISCLOSURE TO INSTITUTIONS OF HIGH- Section 401(b)(7)(A)(iv) (20 U.S.C. admission or other entry into the United ER EDUCATION, STATE HIGHER EDUCATION AGEN- 1070a(b)(7)(A)(iv)) is amended— States, or the approval or revocation of any CIES, AND DESIGNATED SCHOLARSHIP ORGANIZA- (1) in subclause (X), by striking immigration benefit’’ after ‘‘immigrant TIONS.—The Secretary of Education, and offi- ‘‘$1,430,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$1,455,000,000’’; visa’’; cers, employees, and contractors of the Depart- and (2) by inserting ‘‘religion,’’ after ‘‘sex,’’; ment of Education, may disclose return informa- (2) in subclause (XI), by striking and tion received under subparagraph (B), solely for ‘‘$1,145,000,000’’ and insert ‘‘$1,170,000,000’’. (3) by inserting ‘‘, except if expressly re- the use in the application, award, and adminis- SEC. 6. REPORTS ON IMPLEMENTATION. quired by statute, or if a statutorily author- tration of student financial aid or aid awarded (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than each speci- ized benefit takes into consideration such by such entities as the Secretary of Education fied date, the Secretary of Education and the factors’’ before the period at the end. may designate, to the following persons: Secretary of the Treasury shall issue joint re- SEC. 103. TRANSFER AND LIMITATIONS ON AU- ‘‘(I) An institution of higher education with ports to the Committees on Health, Education, THORITY TO SUSPEND OR RESTRICT which the Secretary of Education has an agree- Labor, and Pensions and Finance of the Senate THE ENTRY OF A CLASS OF ALIENS. ment under subpart 1 of part A, part C, or part and the Committees on Education and Labor Section 212(f) of the Immigration and Na- D of title IV of the Higher Education Act of and Ways and Means of the House of Rep- tionality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(f)) is amended to 1965. resentatives regarding the amendments made by read as follows: ‘‘(II) A State higher education agency. this Act. Each such report shall include, as ap- ‘‘(f) AUTHORITY TO SUSPEND OR RESTRICT ‘‘(III) A scholarship organization which is plicable— THE ENTRY OF A CLASS OF ALIENS.— designated by the Secretary of Education as of (1) an update on the status of implementation ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2), the date of the enactment of the Fostering Un- of the amendments made by this Act, if the Secretary of State, in consultation dergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for (2) an evaluation of the processing of applica- with the Secretary of Homeland Security, Education Act as an organization eligible to re- tions for Federal student financial aid, and ap- determines, based on specific and credible ceive the information provided under this plications for income-based repayment and in- facts, that the entry of any aliens or any clause. come contingent repayment, under title IV of class of aliens into the United States would The preceding sentence shall only apply to the the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 undermine the security or public safety of extent that the taxpayer with respect to whom et seq.), in accordance with the amendments the United States or the preservation of the return information relates provides consent made by this Act, and human rights, democratic processes or insti- for such disclosure to the Secretary of Edu- (3) implementation issues and suggestions for tutions, or international stability, the Presi- cation as part of the application for Federal stu- potential improvements. dent may temporarily— dent financial aid under title IV of the Higher (b) SPECIFIED DATE.—For purposes of sub- ‘‘(A) suspend the entry of such aliens or Education Act of 1965. section (a), the term ‘‘specified date’’ means— class of aliens as immigrants or non- ‘‘(D) REQUIREMENT OF NOTIFICATION OF RE- (1) the date that is 90 days after the date of immigrants; or QUEST FOR TAX RETURN INFORMATION.—Sub- the enactment of this Act, ‘‘(B) impose any restrictions on the entry paragraphs (A) and (B) shall apply to any dis- (2) the date that is 120 days after the first day of such aliens that the President deems ap- closure of return information with respect to a that the disclosure process established under propriate. taxpayer only if the Secretary of Education has section 6103(l)(13) of the Internal Revenue Code ‘‘(2) LIMITATIONS.—In carrying out para- provided to such taxpayer the notification re- of 1986, as amended by section 3(a) of this Act, graph (1), the President, the Secretary of

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:07 Dec 01, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD20\AUGUST\H22JY0.REC H22JY0 abonner on DSKJLXR7X2PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H3626 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 22, 2020 State, and the Secretary of Homeland Secu- fraudulent documents used by passengers exercises the authority under section 212(f) rity shall— traveling to the United States (including the of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 ‘‘(A) only issue a suspension or restriction training of personnel in such detection), the U.S.C. 1182(f)), as amended by section 103 of when required to address specific acts impli- Secretary of Homeland Security may sus- this title, and every 30 days thereafter, the cating a compelling government interest in a pend the entry of some or all aliens trans- Secretary of State, in coordination with the factor identified in paragraph (1); ported to the United States by such airline. Secretary of Homeland Security and heads of ‘‘(B) narrowly tailor the suspension or re- ‘‘(7) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in other relevant Federal agencies, shall sub- striction, using the least restrictive means, this section may be construed as authorizing mit a report to the congressional commit- to achieve such compelling government in- the President, the Secretary of State, or the tees referred to in paragraph (3)(D) of such terest; Secretary of Homeland Security to act in a section 212(f) that identifies, with respect to ‘‘(C) specify the duration of the suspension manner inconsistent with the policy deci- countries affected by a suspension or restric- or restriction; and sions expressed in the immigration laws. tion, the information described in subpara- ‘‘(D) consider waivers to any class-based ‘‘(8) CLARIFICATION.—For purposes of para- graphs (A) through (H) of subsection (a)(2) of restriction or suspension and apply a rebut- graph (1), the term ‘public safety of the this section and specific evidence supporting table presumption in favor of granting fam- United States’ includes efforts necessary to the need for the continued exercise of presi- ily-based and humanitarian waivers. contain a communicable disease of public dential authority under such section 212(f), ‘‘(3) CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION.— health significance (as defined in section including the information described in para- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Prior to the President 34.2(b) of title 42, Code of Federal Regula- graph (3)(B) of such section 212(f). If the re- exercising the authority under paragraph (1), tions (or any successor regulation)).’’. port described in this subsection is not pro- the Secretary of State and the Secretary of SEC. 104. TERMINATION OF CERTAIN EXECUTIVE vided to Congress in the time specified, the Homeland Security shall consult Congress ACTIONS. suspension or restriction shall immediately and provide Congress with specific evidence (a) TERMINATION.—Presidential Proclama- terminate absent intervening congressional supporting the need for the suspension or re- tions 9645, 9822, and 9983 and Executive Or- action. A final report with such information striction and its proposed duration. ders 13769, 13780, and 13815 shall be void be- shall be prepared and submitted to such con- ‘‘(B) BRIEFING AND REPORT.—Not later than ginning on the date of the enactment of this gressional committees not later than 30 days 48 hours after the President exercises the au- Act. after the suspension or restriction is lifted. thority under paragraph (1), the Secretary of (b) EFFECT.—All actions taken pursuant to (c) FORM; AVAILABILITY.—The reports re- State and the Secretary of Homeland Secu- any proclamation or executive order termi- quired under subsections (a) and (b) shall be rity shall provide a briefing and submit a nated under subsection (a) shall cease on the made publicly available online in unclassi- written report to Congress that describes— date of the enactment of this Act. fied form. ‘‘(i) the action taken pursuant to para- SEC. 105. VISA APPLICANTS REPORT. TITLE II—AFFORDABLE PRESCRIPTIONS graph (1) and the specified objective of such FOR PATIENTS ACT OF 2020 action; (a) INITIAL REPORTS.— ‘‘(ii) the estimated number of individuals (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE. who will be impacted by such action; after the date of the enactment of this Act, This title may be cited as the ‘‘Affordable ‘‘(iii) the constitutional and legislative au- the Secretary of State, in coordination with Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2020’’. thority under which such action took place; the Secretary of Homeland Security and the SEC. 202. PRODUCT HOPPING. and heads of other relevant Federal agencies, (a) IN GENERAL.—The Federal Trade Com- ‘‘(iv) the circumstances necessitating such shall submit a report to the congressional mission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) is amended action, including how such action complies committees referred to in section 212(f)(3)(D) by inserting after section 26 (15 U.S.C. 57c–2) with paragraph (2), as well as any intel- of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as the following: ligence informing such actions. amended by section 103 of this title, that de- ‘‘SEC. 27. PRODUCT HOPPING. ‘‘(C) TERMINATION.—If the briefing and re- scribes the implementation of each of the ‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: port described in subparagraph (B) are not presidential proclamations and executive or- ‘‘(1) ABBREVIATED NEW DRUG APPLICATION.— provided to Congress during the 48 hours ders referred to in section 104. The term ‘abbreviated new drug application’ that begin when the President exercises the (2) PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION 9645 AND means an application under subsection (b)(2) authority under paragraph (1), the suspen- 9983.—In addition to the content described in or (j) of section 505 of the Federal Food, sion or restriction shall immediately termi- paragraph (1), the report submitted with re- Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355). nate absent intervening congressional ac- spect to Presidential Proclamation 9645, ‘‘(2) BIOSIMILAR BIOLOGICAL PRODUCT.—The tion. issued on September 24, 2017, and Presi- term ‘biosimilar biological product’ means a ‘‘(D) CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES.—The dential Proclamation 9983, issued on January biological product licensed under section term ‘Congress’, as used in this paragraph, 31, 2020, shall include, for each country listed 351(k) of the Public Health Service Act (42 refers to the Select Committee on Intel- in such proclamation— U.S.C. 262(k)). ligence of the Senate, the Committee on For- (A) the total number of individuals who ap- ‘‘(3) BIOSIMILAR BIOLOGICAL PRODUCT LI- eign Relations of the Senate, the Committee plied for a visa during the time period the CENSE APPLICATION.—The term ‘biosimilar bi- on the Judiciary of the Senate, the Com- proclamation was in effect, disaggregated by ological product license application’ means mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- country and visa category; an application submitted under section mental Affairs of the Senate, the Permanent (B) the total number of visa applicants de- 351(k) of the Public Health Service Act (42 Select Committee on Intelligence of the scribed in subparagraph (A) who were ap- U.S.C. 262(k)). House of Representatives, the Committee on proved, disaggregated by country and visa ‘‘(4) FOLLOW-ON PRODUCT.—The term ‘fol- Foreign Affairs of the House of Representa- category; low-on product’— tives, the Committee on the Judiciary of the (C) the total number of visa applicants de- ‘‘(A) means a drug approved through an ap- House of Representatives, and the Com- scribed in subparagraph (A) who were re- plication or supplement to an application mittee on Homeland Security of the House of fused, disaggregated by country and visa cat- submitted under section 505(b) of the Federal Representatives. egory, and the reasons they were refused; Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. ‘‘(4) PUBLICATION.—The Secretary of State (D) the total number of visa applicants de- 355(b)) or a biological product licensed and the Secretary of Homeland Security scribed in subparagraph (A) whose applica- through an application or supplement to an shall publicly announce and publish an un- tions remain pending, disaggregated by application submitted under section 351(a) of classified version of the report described in country and visa category; the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. paragraph (3)(B) in the Federal Register. (E) the total number of visa applicants de- 262(a)) for a change, modification, or refor- ‘‘(5) JUDICIAL REVIEW.— scribed in subparagraph (A) who were grant- mulation to the same manufacturer’s pre- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any ed a waiver, disaggregated by country and viously approved drug or biological product other provision of law, an individual or enti- visa category; that treats the same medical condition; and ty who is present in the United States and (F) the total number of visa applicants de- ‘‘(B) excludes such an application or sup- has been harmed by a violation of this sub- scribed in subparagraph (A) who were denied plement to an application for a change, section may file an action in an appropriate a waiver, disaggregated by country and visa modification, or reformulation of a drug or district court of the United States to seek category, and the reasons such waiver re- biological product that is requested by the declaratory or injunctive relief. quests were denied; Secretary or necessary to comply with law, ‘‘(B) CLASS ACTION.—Nothing in this Act (G) the total number of refugees admitted, including sections 505A and 505B of the Fed- may be construed to preclude an action filed disaggregated by country; and eral Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. pursuant to subparagraph (A) from pro- (H) the complete reports that have been 355a, 355c). ceeding as a class action. submitted to the President every 180 days in ‘‘(5) GENERIC DRUG.—The term ‘generic ‘‘(6) TREATMENT OF COMMERCIAL AIRLINES.— accordance with section 4 of Presidential drug’ means a drug approved under an appli- Whenever the Secretary of Homeland Secu- Proclamation 9645 in its original form, and cation submitted under subsection (b)(2) or rity finds that a commercial airline has as amended by Presidential Proclamation (j) of section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, failed to comply with regulations of the Sec- 9983. and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355). retary of Homeland Security relating to re- (b) ADDITIONAL REPORTS.—Not later than ‘‘(6) LISTED DRUG.—The term ‘listed drug’ quirements of airlines for the detection of 30 days after the date on which the President means a drug listed under section 505(j)(7) of

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:11 Jul 23, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JY7.004 H22JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE July 22, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3627 the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to safety, purity, and potency from, the ref- ‘‘(ii) any of the remedies described in para- (21 U.S.C. 355(j)(7)). erence product, which may be established by graph (3); and ‘‘(7) MANUFACTURER.—The term ‘manufac- objective circumstances. ‘‘(iii) any other equitable remedy, includ- turer’ means the holder, licensee, or assignee ‘‘(ii) The manufacturer marketed or sold a ing ancillary equitable relief. of— follow-on product. ‘‘(2) JUDICIAL REVIEW.— ‘‘(A) an approved application for a drug ‘‘(2) JUSTIFICATION.— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any under section 505(c) of the Federal Food, ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph provision of section 5, any manufacturer Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355(c)); or (3), the actions described in paragraph (1) by that is subject to a final order of the Com- ‘‘(B) a biological product license under sec- a manufacturer of a listed drug or reference mission that is issued in a proceeding insti- tion 351(a) of the Public Health Service Act product shall not be considered to be an un- tuted under paragraph (1)(A) may, not later (42 U.S.C. 262(a)). fair method of competition in or affecting than 30 days after the date on which the ‘‘(8) REFERENCE PRODUCT.—The term ‘ref- commerce if— Commission issues the order, petition for re- erence product’ has the meaning given the ‘‘(i) the manufacturer demonstrates to the view of the order in— term in section 351(i) of the Public Health Commission or a district court of the United ‘‘(i) the United States Court of Appeals for Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262(i)). States, as applicable, by a preponderance of the District of Columbia Circuit; or ‘‘(9) SECRETARY.—The term ‘Secretary’ the evidence in a proceeding initiated by the ‘‘(ii) the court of appeals of the United means the Secretary of Health and Human Commission under subsection (c)(1)(A), or in States for the circuit in which the ultimate Services. a suit brought under subparagraph (B) or (C) parent entity of the manufacturer is incor- ‘‘(10) ULTIMATE PARENT ENTITY.—The term of subsection (c)(1), that— porated. ‘ultimate parent entity’ has the meaning ‘‘(I) the manufacturer would have taken ‘‘(B) TREATMENT OF FINDINGS.—In a review given the term in section 801.1 of title 16, the actions regardless of whether a generic of an order issued by the Commission con- Code of Federal Regulations, or any suc- drug that references the listed drug or bio- ducted by a court of appeals of the United cessor regulation. similar biological product that references States under subparagraph (A), the factual ‘‘(b) PROHIBITION ON PRODUCT HOPPING.— the reference product had already entered findings of the Commission shall be conclu- ‘‘(1) PRIMA FACIE.—Except as provided in the market; and sive if those facts are supported by the evi- paragraph (2), a manufacturer of a reference ‘‘(II)(aa) with respect to a hard switch dence. product or listed drug shall be considered to under paragraph (1)(A), the manufacturer ‘‘(3) EQUITABLE REMEDIES.— have engaged in an unfair method of com- took the action for reasons relating to the ‘‘(A) DISGORGEMENT.— petition in or affecting commerce in viola- safety risk to patients of the listed drug or ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—In a suit brought under tion of section 5(a) if the Commission dem- reference product; paragraph (1)(C), the Commission may seek, onstrates by a preponderance of the evidence ‘‘(bb) with respect to an action described in and the court may order, disgorgement of in a proceeding initiated by the Commission item (aa) or (bb) of paragraph (1)(A)(ii)(I), any unjust enrichment that a person ob- under subsection (c)(1)(A), or in a suit there is a supply disruption that— tained as a result of the violation that gives brought under subparagraph (B) or (C) of ‘‘(AA) is outside of the control of the man- rise to the suit. subsection (c)(1), that, during the period be- ufacturer; ‘‘(ii) CALCULATION.—Any disgorgement ginning on the date on which the manufac- ‘‘(BB) prevents the production or distribu- that is ordered with respect to a person turer of the reference product or listed drug tion of the applicable listed drug or reference under clause (i) shall be offset by any first receives notice that an applicant has product; and amount of restitution ordered under sub- submitted to the Commissioner of Food and paragraph (B). Drugs an abbreviated new drug application ‘‘(CC) cannot be remedied by reasonable ef- forts; or ‘‘(iii) LIMITATIONS PERIOD.—The Commis- or biosimilar biological product license ap- sion may seek disgorgement under this sub- plication and ending on the date that is 180 ‘‘(cc) with respect to a soft switch under paragraph (1)(B), the manufacturer had le- paragraph not later than 5 years after the days after the date on which that generic latest date on which the person from which drug or biosimilar biological product is first gitimate pro-competitive reasons, apart from the financial effects of reduced com- the disgorgement is sought receives any un- marketed, the manufacturer engaged in ei- just enrichment from the effects of the viola- ther of the following actions: petition, to take the action. ‘‘(B) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in tion that gives rise to the suit in which the ‘‘(A) The manufacturer engaged in a hard Commission seeks the disgorgement. switch, which shall be established by dem- subparagraph (A) may be construed to limit ‘‘(B) RESTITUTION.— onstrating that the manufacturer engaged in the information that the Commission may ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—In a suit brought under either of the following actions: otherwise obtain in any proceeding or action instituted with respect to a violation of this paragraph (1)(C), the Commission may seek, ‘‘(i) Upon the request of the manufacturer and the court may order, restitution with re- of the listed drug or reference product, the section. ‘‘(3) RESPONSE.—With respect to a jus- spect to the violation that gives rise to the Commissioner of Food and Drugs withdrew suit. the approval of the application for the listed tification offered by a manufacturer under ‘‘(ii) LIMITATIONS PERIOD.—The Commis- drug or reference product or placed the listed paragraph (2), the Commission may— sion may seek restitution under this sub- drug or reference product on the discon- ‘‘(A) rebut any evidence presented by a paragraph not later than 5 years after the tinued products list and the manufacturer manufacturer during that justification; or latest date on which the person from which marketed or sold a follow-on product. ‘‘(B) establish by a preponderance of the the restitution is sought receives any unjust ‘‘(ii) The manufacturer of the listed drug evidence that, on balance, the pro-competi- enrichment from the effects of the violation or reference product— tive benefits from the conduct described in that gives rise to the suit in which the Com- ‘‘(I)(aa) announced withdrawal of, dis- subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (1), as mission seeks the restitution. continuance of the manufacture of, or intent applicable, do not outweigh any anti- ‘‘(4) RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in to withdraw the application with respect to competitive effects of the conduct, even in this subsection may be construed as— the drug or reference product in a manner consideration of the justification so offered. ‘‘(A) requiring the Commission to bring a that impedes competition from a generic ‘‘(c) ENFORCEMENT.— suit seeking a temporary injunction under drug or a biosimilar biological product, as ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—If the Commission has paragraph (1)(B) before bringing a suit seek- established by objective circumstances; or reason to believe that any manufacturer has ing a permanent injunction under paragraph ‘‘(bb) destroyed the inventory of the listed violated, is violating, or is about to violate (1)(C); or drug or reference product in a manner that this section, the Commission may take any ‘‘(B) affecting any other authority of the impedes competition from a generic drug or of the following actions: Commission under this Act to seek relief or a biosimilar biological product, which may ‘‘(A) Institute a proceeding— obtain a remedy with respect to a violation be established by objective circumstances; ‘‘(i) that, except as provided in paragraph of this Act.’’. and (2), complies with the requirements under (b) APPLICABILITY.—Section 27 of the Fed- ‘‘(II) marketed or sold a follow-on product. section 5(b); and eral Trade Commission Act, as added by sub- ‘‘(B) The manufacturer engaged in a soft ‘‘(ii) in which the Commission may impose section (a), shall apply with respect to any— switch, which shall be established by dem- on the manufacturer any penalty that the (1) conduct that occurs on or after the date onstrating that the manufacturer engaged in Commission may impose for a violation of of enactment of this Act; and both of the following actions: section 5. (2) action or proceeding that is commenced ‘‘(i) The manufacturer took actions with ‘‘(B) In the same manner and to the same on or after the date of enactment of this Act. respect to the listed drug or reference prod- extent as provided in section 13(b), bring suit (c) ANTITRUST LAWS.—Nothing in this sec- uct other than those described in subpara- in a district court of the United States to tion, or the amendments made by this sec- graph (A) that unfairly disadvantage the temporarily enjoin the action of the manu- tion, shall modify, impair, limit, or super- listed drug or reference product relative to facturer. sede the applicability of the antitrust laws the follow-on product described in clause (ii) ‘‘(C) Bring suit in a district court of the as defined in subsection (a) of the first sec- in a manner that impedes competition from United States, in which the Commission may tion of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. 12(a)), and a generic drug or a biosimilar biological seek— of section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission product that is highly similar to, and has no ‘‘(i) to permanently enjoin the action of Act (15 U.S.C. 45) to the extent that it ap- clinically meaningful difference with respect the manufacturer; plies to unfair methods of competition.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:11 Jul 23, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JY7.004 H22JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H3628 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 22, 2020 (d) RULEMAKING.—The Federal Trade Com- quired under section 351(l)(2)(A) of the Public Madam Speaker, I rise today to bring mission may issue rules under section 553 of Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262(l)(2)(A)) forward the No BAN Act amendment, title 5, United States Code, to carry out sec- that would enable the reference product and I thank Congresswoman CHU for tion 27 of the Federal Trade Commission Act, sponsor to form a reasonable belief with re- her leadership on this bill. as added by subsection (a), including by de- spect to whether a claim of infringement fining any terms used in such section 27 under this section could reasonably be as- In January 2017, President Trump (other than terms that are defined in sub- serted; and issued the first Muslim ban, a section (a) of such section 27). ‘‘(bb) may be established— xenophobic policy that has inflicted ir- (e) CONFIRMATION.—Upon the request of the ‘‘(AA) if there is a material change to the reparable harm on Muslims here at Commission, the Secretary shall provide biological product (or process with respect to home and around the world, a policy confirmation of— the biological product) of the subsection (k) that says to Muslims that they are not (1) any request made by the Secretary to applicant that is the subject of the applica- to be trusted. This is hurtful, harmful the manufacturer for an application or sup- tion; to our global relationships, and deeply plement to an application for a change, ‘‘(BB) if, with respect to a patent on the modification, or reformulation of a drug or supplemental list described in section untrue. biological product; 351(l)(7)(A) of Public Health Service Act (42 When the ban was implemented, I (2) any withdrawal by the manufacturer of U.S.C. 262(l)(7)(A)), the patent would have rushed to the Seattle airport along an application for a drug or reference prod- issued before the date specified in such sec- with Chairman NADLER in New York uct; or tion 351(l)(7)(A) but for the failure of the Of- City. We joined thousands of people in (3) any request made by a manufacturer to fice to issue the patent or a delay in the protest. Thanks to these efforts, we the Secretary for withdrawal of an approval issuance of the patent, as described in para- successfully secured the release in Se- of the application for a drug or reference graph (1) of section 154(b) and subject to the attle of two individuals. But the chaos product or a request for placement of a drug limitations under paragraph (2) of such sec- and the pain that the ban cast upon or reference product on the discontinued tion 154(b); or products list. ‘‘(CC) for another reason that shows good American citizens, lawful residents, SEC. 203. TITLE 35 AMENDMENTS. cause, as determined appropriate by the and international visitors can never (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 271(e) of title 35, court. truly be undone. United States Code, is amended— ‘‘(D) In determining whether good cause Today, new iterations of the Muslim (1) in paragraph (2)(C), in the flush text fol- has been shown for the purposes of subpara- ban and the most recent African ban lowing clause (ii), by adding at the end the graph (C)(ii)(II), a court may consider wheth- have kept families separated; Amer- following: ‘‘With respect to a submission de- er the reference product sponsor has pro- ican businesses and research institu- vided a reasonable description of the iden- scribed in clause (ii), the act of infringement tions can’t recruit the best minds from shall extend to any patent that claims the tity and relevance of any information be- yond the subsection (k) application that the abroad; and our Nation’s doors are biological product, a method of using the bi- closed to people seeking safety from vi- ological product, or a method or product court believes is necessary to enable the used to manufacture the biological prod- court to form a belief with respect to wheth- olence, war, and persecution. uct.’’; and er a claim of infringement under this section The bans have hurt our relationships (2) by adding at the end the following: could reasonably be asserted. with other countries, harmed refugees, ‘‘(E) The limitation imposed under sub- ‘‘(7)(A) Subject to subparagraphs (C), (D), isolated us from our allies, and given paragraph (A)— and (E), if the sponsor of an approved appli- ‘‘(i) shall apply only if the subsection (k) extremists propaganda for recruitment. cation for a reference product, as defined in applicant completes all actions required Most important, they do not make our section 351(i) of the Public Health Service under paragraphs (2)(A), (3)(B)(ii), (5), country safer. Act (42 U.S.C. 262(i)) (referred to in this para- (6)(C)(i), (7), and (8)(A) of section 351(l) of the And let’s be clear: A pandemic is not graph as the ‘reference product sponsor’), Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262(l)); the time to push forward these brings an action for infringement under this and section against an applicant for approval of xenophobic bans. ‘‘(ii) shall not apply with respect to any a biological product under section 351(k) of Citizens from Muslim-majority na- patent that claims, with respect to a biologi- such Act that references that reference prod- tions made up 4.5 percent of the U.S. cal product, a method for using that product uct (referred to in this paragraph as the ‘sub- physician workforce in 2019; and yet, in therapy, diagnosis, or prophylaxis, such as section (k) applicant’), the reference product an indication or method of treatment or between 2016 and 2018, the number of sponsor may assert in the action a total of other condition of use.’’. applicants to the Educational Commis- not more than 20 patents of the type de- (b) APPLICABILITY.—The amendments made sion for Foreign Medical Graduates scribed in subparagraph (B), not more than by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to from Muslim-majority countries de- 10 of which shall have issued after the date an application submitted under section creased by 15 percent, a decrease that specified in section 351(l)(7)(A) of such Act. 351(k) of the Public Health Service Act (42 ‘‘(B) The patents described in this subpara- exacerbates existing gaps in the U.S. U.S.C. 262(k)) on or after the date of enact- physician workforce which is so des- graph are patents that satisfy each of the ment of this Act. following requirements: perately needed in a time of COVID–19. ‘‘(i) Patents that claim the biological prod- The SPEAKER pro tempore. This It is time to pass the No BAN Act to uct that is the subject of an application portion shall be debatable for 1 hour, repeal President Trump’s bans and stop under section 351(k) of the Public Health equally divided and controlled by the any future President from imple- Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262(k)) (or a use of chair and ranking minority member of menting discriminatory bans that send that product) or a method or product used in the Committee on the Judiciary. the repugnant message that our the manufacture of such biological product. The gentlewoman from Washington foundational values of freedom of reli- ‘‘(ii) Patents that are included on the list (Ms. JAYAPAL) and the gentleman from of patents described in section 351(l)(3)(A) of gion and liberty and justice for all do Arizona (Mr. BIGGS) each will control the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. not apply. 262(l)(3)(A)), including as provided under sec- 30 minutes. Today is historic, as the No BAN Act The Chair recognizes the gentle- tion 351(l)(7) of such Act. is the first bill to pass the House that woman from Washington. ‘‘(iii) Patents that— directly addresses Muslim civil rights. ‘‘(I) have an actual filing date of more than b 1030 And we would not be here today with- 4 years after the date on which the reference out the courage of Muslims and allies product is approved; or GENERAL LEAVE ‘‘(II) include a claim to a method in a man- Ms. JAYAPAL. Madam Speaker, I across the country, especially the very ufacturing process that is not used by the ask unanimous consent that all Mem- important people at Muslim Advocates reference product sponsor. bers may have 5 legislative days in who work to repudiate the Muslim ban ‘‘(C) The court in which an action de- which to revise and extend their re- and move Congress to action. scribed in subparagraph (A) is brought may marks and insert extraneous material This bill sends an important message increase the number of patents limited under on H.R. 2486. to Muslims everywhere that America that subparagraph— The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there believes in liberty and welcomes people ‘‘(i) if the request to increase that number objection to the request of the gentle- regardless of race or religion. is made without undue delay; and Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- ‘‘(ii)(I) if the interest of justice so requires; woman from Washington? or There was no objection. ance of my time, and I ask unanimous ‘‘(II) for good cause shown, which— Ms. JAYAPAL. Madam Speaker, I consent that the gentleman from New ‘‘(aa) shall be established if the subsection yield myself such time as I may con- York (Mr. NADLER) control the remain- (k) applicant fails to provide information re- sume. der of that time.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:11 Jul 23, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JY7.004 H22JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE July 22, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3629 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there entry of aliens based on a global health The bill’s undefined and broad terms, objection to the request of the gentle- crisis like COVID–19. ‘‘least restrictive means’’ and the ‘‘no- woman from Washington? Until the President signed the first tion of harm,’’ are ripe for litigation, There was no objection. travel executive order in January of especially considering the bill’s expan- Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, I yield 2017, very few had ever heard of the Im- sive judicial review provision and ex- myself such time as I may consume. migration and Nationality Act section plicit class action allowance. I rise in opposition to this amend- 212(f) authority. This provision pro- The No BAN Act also contains oner- ment to H.R. 2486. The majority is ac- vides the President broad latitude to ous reporting requirements, consulta- tually playing procedural games here impose restrictions on the entry of tion with Congress before the President by including a nongermane provision aliens or classes of aliens into the can act, and Federal Register publica- to satisfy certain requirements. United States when such entry ‘‘would tion of information about the action The two immigration bills that we be detrimental to the interests of the taken and the circumstances necessi- are considering today are expensive, United States.’’ And this authority has tating the action. But does it make make no doubt about it. According to been used successfully by Presidents sense for the U.S. Government to the CBO, the NO BAN Act will increase Ronald Reagan, Barack Obama, and broadcast the deficiencies they have direct spending by $290 million over the others. identified since those would likely be next 10 years and increase deficits by Pursuant to the travel executive exploited by bad actors seeking to do $307 million over the same period. And order, the President required the Sec- us harm? a preliminary estimate from CBO notes retary of DHS and Secretary of State, Perhaps the most ridiculous of the that the Access to Counsel Act, which along with the Director of National In- bill’s provisions is section 4, which not we will debate later today, will in- telligence to determine what countries only terminates the travel executive crease discretionary spending by at failed to meet international standards orders in place but, incredibly, ceases least $1 billion over the next 5 years. of information sharing or identity all actions taken pursuant to any proc- So the majority had to come up with management or were at a risk of ter- lamation or executive order termi- a pay-for. They opted for prescription rorism or public safety concern and to nated by the bill. That means that in- drug legislation, but chose to discard report their findings to him. formation sharing on terrorists, crimi- Based on that assessment and the bipartisan committee past text to in- nals, and other security threats that recommendations of the Secretaries, stead include a flawed prescription bill has developed between the United the President placed travel restrictions that will stifle investment and re- States and other countries with travel on seven nations. Pursuant to the con- search, prevent new medications from restrictions would end. coming to market, block truthful ad- tinued review of countries and an up- This bill is a knee-jerk response by dated report in January, the President vertising, and disincentivize improve- my Democratic colleagues because of issued a proclamation imposing nar- ments in patient care. the disapprobation of President Trump, rowly tailored travel restrictions on This Congress has unanimously and it would undermine the safety and six additional countries: Burma, Eri- passed six bipartisan bills out of com- security of Americans. trea, Kyrgyzstan, Nigeria, Sudan, and mittee to address the costs of prescrip- I urge my colleagues to oppose the Tanzania. tion drugs. But today, instead of using No BAN Act, and I reserve the balance It is important to understand that of my time. bipartisan-negotiated text, my col- such restrictions are not permanent. Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I leagues across the aisle have made pre- When a country comes into compliance yield myself such time as I may con- scription drugs a partisan issue in an with the information sharing and other sume. effort to pass partisan immigration requirements, they can be removed Madam Speaker, H.R. 2214, the Na- bills. from the list of restricted countries, tional Origin-Based Antidiscrimination Our President has consistently taken and that has actually happened under for Nonimmigrants Act, or the No BAN decisive action to help ensure the secu- this administration, for instance, Chad Act, is critical legislation that will rity of our immigration programs and, in 2018. And press reports note that the stop executive overreach, defend Con- thus, the safety of our country. Every Government of Nigeria immediately time he does so, my Democratic friends began working to come into compli- gress’ role in establishing our Nation’s cry foul. They attempt to block the ance. immigration laws, and right one of the President’s actions and threaten to The President’s use of 212(f) author- original sins of the Trump administra- take away the President’s power. ity has helped improve our security tion: the Muslim ban. The Department of Homeland Secu- and the vetting of foreign nationals When the Trump administration rity has identified several types of in- seeking entry into the United States. issued its first version of the ban in formation that it needs in order to As the DHS Assistant Secretary for January 2017, it was immediately ap- make a reliable decision regarding the Threat Prevention and Security Policy parent that it was unconstitutional, admissibility of a foreign country’s na- testified last September: ‘‘One country discriminatory, and morally reprehen- tionals seeking entry to the United reinstituted a dormant program to help sible. Its chaotic rollout only mag- States. This includes things like: identify convicted criminals. Three nified the cruelty underlying this pol- Does the country report lost or sto- countries have adopted more secure e- icy. len identity documents, including pass- Passports. Two countries obtained ac- When news first broke that people ports, to Interpol, and how often do cess to Interpol databases for the first were being detained at the airports, I they do so? time. And eight countries began re- immediately rushed to JFK Airport Does the country share information porting lost and stolen passports to that morning along with Congress- about their known or suspected terror- Interpol for the first time or they im- woman VELA´ ZQUEZ. Within hours, we ists or about their criminals with us? proved the regularity of that report- were joined by hundreds of demonstra- Does the country issue modern elec- ing.’’ tors demanding justice. What we found tronic passports? These are not insignificant improve- was chaos and heartbreak. Refugees, These are clearly important things to ments to the world’s security. The No people with valid visas, and even legal know when determining whether to let BAN Act would take 212(f) authority permanent residents, people who had a foreign national enter our country. from the elected President and give it assisted American troops and saved Instead of expressing appreciation for to an unelected subordinate who is not their lives in Iraq were prevented from what this President has been able to accountable to voters. entering the country or even speaking accomplish with regard to security, my Under this bill, only the Secretary of with their attorneys. colleagues have decided to consider State can determine that the entry of We met people like Hameed Khalid this No BAN Act, which effectively aliens is a threat to the U.S. This is Darweesh, an Iraqi who put his life on eviscerates the ability of the adminis- problematic in instances where other the line for 10 years to work with tration to take quick and decisive ac- Cabinet officials should be involved, American and coalition forces as a tion to protect our homeland when such as Health and Human Services or translator. He underwent a years-long concerns arise, even action to prevent Treasury. extensive vetting process to secure a

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:11 Jul 23, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K22JY7.023 H22JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H3630 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 22, 2020 Special Immigrant Visa granted to I rise today in opposition to the NO these people. Once I arrived, I found people who assist our military in Iraq BAN Act, which would tie the hands of out that, indeed, there were scores of and Afghanistan. In return for his ef- our executive branch, restricting our people with a legal right to be here forts, this hero was welcomed to the ability to act quickly and decisively to kept for hours without food and United States with a door slammed in defend America from her enemies. blocked from receiving legal advice his face and a grueling ordeal at the The President must have authority from an attorney. airport as he pleaded for his freedom. to act when our national security is at With this action, Trump was imme- I am pleased that Congresswoman risk. When a situation demands we halt diately creating chaos and separating VELA´ ZQUEZ and I were able to work travel into our country, whether that families with no justification. It was with officials in New York and Wash- be to protect us from a pandemic or outrageous. When I pressed Customs ington to secure his release eventually, other national security issue, the and Border Protection for answers, but we should never have had to do President must have the power to do they resisted and blocked me. I even that. That is not the country we are so. got them on the phone, only to have proud to represent in Congress. We do Democrats, on March 11 of this year, them hang up on me. not betray those who save American debated this very measure in the form I had never been more disrespected as troops. of a bill, ironically, the same day that a Member of Congress, but disrespect Although the President’s initial Mus- President Trump instituted his ban on and chaos is what this Muslim ban is lim ban was ultimately blocked by nu- European travel. Because they knew all about. Since then, the administra- merous courts, in 2018, after protracted the optics would look bad, they pulled tion has steadily worked to make it litigation and several court injunc- the bill down. If it was a bad bill then, harder and harder for individuals to tions, the Supreme Court unfortu- it is a bad bill today. come to the United States, which has nately upheld the third version of the Congress gave the President the au- meant keeping families and loved ones ban, Presidential Proclamation 9645. thority we are discussing today when apart. The Court reached this decision we passed, many decades ago, the Im- Partners and spouses have been kept based on its broad reading of section migration and Nationality Act. In the apart for years at a time. Children 212(f) of the Immigration and Nation- years since, our courts have affirmed have missed parent’s funerals. Parents ality Act, which authorizes the Presi- that authority on numerous occasions. have missed children’s weddings, birth- dent to ‘‘suspend the entry of all aliens So why, then, do my Democratic col- days, and graduations. Families have or any class of aliens’’ when the Presi- leagues want to take this critical au- been languishing, wondering when they dent finds that such entry ‘‘would be thority away? will be reunited, all because of a policy detrimental to the interests of the I would like to read an excerpt from born from prejudice. This is a cruel United States.’’ a 1986 decision out of the D.C. Circuit, abuse of power that must be stopped. I strongly disagree with the Court’s in which the court stated that the very The NO BAN Act repeals all versions broad interpretation of that provision. authority we are debating today en- of the Muslim ban, including the travel Section 212(f) was intended to give the sures that ‘‘the Executive would not be ban imposed in February of this year President discretion to quickly address helpless in the face of such a threat’’ of that includes many African countries. emergent issues involving public an alien who posed a danger to the It limits the President’s authority to health, national security, public safe- United States. ban people from entering the United ty, or international stability. It was Furthermore, the court stated that States unless there is a clear justifica- not intended to provide carte blanche ‘‘the President’s sweeping proclama- tion. The President would have to con- authority to the President to ban large tion power thus provides a safeguard sult with the Departments of Home- categories of individuals without jus- against the danger posed’’ to our na- land Security and State before imple- tification or to rewrite immigration tional security. menting a ban and would have to brief laws with which he disagrees. What far right extremist, ultra- Congress within 48 hours. That is why this legislation is so im- conservative judge wrote those words? Let me make clear that this bill portant. H.R. 2214 will repeal these No other than Ruth Bader Ginsberg. would not have impacted our ability to shameful bans and stop executive over- The safety and security of the Amer- fight the COVID–19 pandemic in any reach by amending 212(f) to prevent ican people should not be a partisan way, as it does not interfere with the any President from using it in a man- issue. It ought to be everyone’s highest ability of a President to restrict immi- ner that is unlawful or unconscionable. priority. We should not jeopardize the gration due to public health concerns. The United States has always been well-being of our citizens for the sake Madam Speaker, I urge all my col- and must continue to be a place that of political victories. If enacted, the leagues to vote in favor of this historic welcomes and embraces people of all NO BAN Act would put American lives legislation which sends a strong mes- religions and all nationalities. But as a and our country’s national security at sage to our communities that you can- result of the Muslim ban, our country’s risk. not be discriminated against based on reputation as a beacon of hope, toler- Madam Speaker, I will be opposing your religion or national origin. ance, and inclusion for those fleeing this dangerous policy, and I urge my Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, I re- persecution, reuniting with their fami- colleagues to oppose it is as well. serve the balance of my time. lies, or simply seeking a better life has Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I been forever tarnished. yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman I would like to thank my friend and from California (Ms. JUDY CHU), the from California (Ms. PELOSI), the colleague Representative CHU for intro- sponsor of the bill. Speaker of the House. ducing this legislation and for her lead- Ms. JUDY CHU of California. Madam Ms. PELOSI. Madam Speaker, I ership and commitment to this issue. Speaker, I thank Chairman NADLER for thank the gentleman for yielding. I I also want to thank the NO BAN co- his leadership in bringing the NO BAN thank him for his leadership in bring- alition, led by Muslim Advocates, and Act for a vote on the floor today. ing this legislation to the floor. all of the many organizations whose Three years ago, when President Madam Speaker, I pay special tribute support was vital to bringing this bill Trump first took office, within 1 week, to Congresswoman CHU, the chair of to the floor today. It is long overdue. Madam Speaker, I urge all of my col- he announced the first Muslim ban. the caucus in the House that rep- leagues to support the NO BAN Act, I will never forget that terrible day resents the Asian Pacific American and I reserve the balance of my time. in January of 2017. I was on my way to community, and PRAMILA JAYAPAL, a a community event when I received a member of the Judiciary Committee, b 1045 frantic call about 50 Muslims with instrumental in bringing this legisla- Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, I yield green cards who were being detained at tion as well, the NO BAN Act, and, such time as he may consume to the LAX for hours, with no end in sight. again, the right to counsel legislation. gentleman from Texas (Mr. GOODEN). At that moment, I decided to drop As I was thinking of this legislation Mr. GOODEN. Madam Speaker, I everything and help in any way I could. today—I have a statement for the thank Congressman BIGGS for yielding. I rushed over to LAX to advocate for record, but I was thinking back to the

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The distinguished chair, Ms. So, when this came shortly there- International to United We Dream and Vet- CHU, talked about how people reacted after, people understood the power of erans for Peace, have spoken out to demand at the airports and the rest—among their presence, and people showed up at passage of the NO BAN Act to ‘‘end the harm- them, John Lewis—going to the air- airports and wherever a manifestation ful Muslim Ban and put in place vital protec- port. of support for our Muslim community tions against future discriminatory bans.’’ But at this hearing, it was so re- was needed. It was really quite a defin- ‘‘The NO BAN Act is a clear and unequivo- markable, because people turned out. ing time for our country, because peo- cal response to the Muslim Ban that would en- Diplomats showed up and spoke for ple knew their power and the power of sure no one can be banned from our country their colleagues who were still in the their presence, being there, being there based on religious or nationality-based dis- diplomatic service, saying how wrong for everyone in our country. crimination ever again. this was. They took professional risk So, Madam Speaker, I am very grate- ‘‘Regrettably, the Muslim Ban validates the as members of our diplomatic corps. ful to the makers of this motion, to the worst stereotypes about Muslims; that they are There were around a thousand of them Judiciary Committee. And to Chair- inherently foreign and violent and pose such a who signed a statement opposing this man NADLER, I thank him for giving us threat to the United States they should be ban. this opportunity to honor what the banned. The military was there, our men and Statue of Liberty means to us and to ‘‘The ban on Muslims comes after genera- women in uniform. They were there the world. tions of politicians hostile to religious minori- saying: You are hurting us. We have Then just go look at Ronald Reagan’s ties have attempted to ban Jews, Catholics, made promises to interpreters and oth- statements about the Statue of Liberty and Latter-day Saints. Congress now has an ers who have helped us in Iraq and Af- and the beacon of hope that it is to the opportunity to take action against the Muslim ghanistan—they were Muslim—and world and contrast it to the attitude Ban and this troubling history by sending a now they can’t come to the United that we see coming out of this White strong message that our nation rejects reli- States? It is wrong on its face, but we House now. gious bigotry.’’ I hope we have a good, bipartisan are not even keeping our word. Who With this bill, Congress is sending that vote on this repeal of the Muslim ban will trust us? Who will trust us if we strong message. We are: and the access to counsel that goes don’t have respect for people? Repealing all versions of the Muslim ban, Some military who were Muslim—ac- with this legislation. the refugee ban, and the asylum ban—re- Madam Speaker, on the base of the Statue tually Khizr Khan was there, a Gold scinding each cruel version of the President’s of Liberty, which is a beacon of freedom and Star father, he came and was very brief discriminatory bans, including his executive hope for the world, are inscribed these words: in his testimony. He had some good ad- order mandating ‘‘extreme vetting’’ for refu- ‘‘Give me your tired, your poor/ Your huddled vice about what we could do about this. gees and asylum seeking; But our men and women in uniform masses yearning to breathe free/ Send these, Strengthening immigration law to explicitly who are Muslim were hearing this, in the homeless, tempest-tossed to me.’’ prohibit discrimination based on religion—and I rise to join my colleagues in support of the Khizr Khan’s case, a Gold Star family ensuring that it applies to non-immigrant visas, ‘‘NO BAN’’ Act to rescind the President’s Mus- whose son had given his life for our entry into the U.S. and the approval of any im- lim ban, which betrays everything the Statue country, a Muslim, and now we were migrant benefit; and of Liberty and our nation stand for. saying there is going to be a Muslim Limiting executive authority to prevent any I salute Congresswoman JUDY CHU, Chair of ban. the Congressional Asian Pacific American president from issuing future bans like the What was interesting, though, was Caucus, and the lead on this legislation— Muslim ban—imposing strict requirements be- that a leader of the evangelical com- which is the first Muslim civil rights bill in our fore any future restrictions can be issued & munity was there. And this bill is send- nation’s history. enacting reporting requirements to Congress ing a strong message. It is repealing all Thank you also to Congresswoman PRAMILA to create an oversight mechanism for the fu- versions of the Muslim ban, the refugee JAYAPAL for her leadership to ensure that ture. ban, and the asylum ban, rescinding those unjustly detained have access to legal The Democratic House will always stand up each cruel version of the President’s counsel. to defend our values. As Pope Francis said, discriminatory bans, including his ex- It is particularly senseless that the President ‘‘It’s hypocrisy to call yourself a Christian and ecutive order mandating extreme vet- continues to inflict his Muslim ban on the chase away a refugee or someone seeking ting for refugees and asylum seekers. country as we face the COVID–19 pandemic. help.’’ Well, the person who was there, and These bans harm the economy and public I urge a strong bipartisan vote to put an end the record will show, representing the health by depriving our nation of the research- to this act of callousness and discrimination evangelicals, he said in his testimony ers, scientists, physicians and other medical from the White House. that the United States Refugee Reset- professionals desperately needed to crush the Madam Speaker, I urge a strong tlement Program is the crowning glory virus. ‘‘yes’’ vote. of American humanitarianism, and More than 100,000 medical professionals in Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, I appre- here this President is rejecting that our country are from just two of the countries ciate the Speaker’s invoking President focus of who we are as a country and included in the ban. Reagan, because in 1981, President the model we should be. Overall, the ban has led to a 15 percent Reagan used 212(f) authority to suspend In fact, all this administration has drop in new physicians from Muslim-majority entry of undocumented aliens from the done is diminish the opportunities for countries coming to America. high seas, so I appreciate her remind- those who would come here—some for These bans fuel anti-Muslim discrimination, ing us of the use of 212(f) by Reagan. fear of persecution, others because which sadly, the White House is encouraging, Madam Speaker, I yield such time as they had helped us, and others because when it misleads the public and says that the he may consume to the gentleman of the Statue of Liberty, again, a bea- bans are needed to keep us safe—when in re- from Georgia (Mr. COLLINS). con of hope to the world that is con- ality, the bans only weaken our response, by Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Madam stantly undermined by this administra- banning doctors and medical professionals Speaker, I thank Representative BIGGS tion. from our shores. for yielding. So, Madam Speaker, I salute the At the same time, the bans erode our na- Representative BIGGS just high- maker of this amendment, Chairwoman tional security and devastate families: sepa- lighted, frankly, the problem, Madam JUDY CHU. I salute PRAMILA JAYAPAL, rating families and preventing thousands from Speaker, that we see in this, and it has who has been relentless, persistent on attending loved ones’ births, graduations, mar- been reiterated over and over again. this matter, and I thank all of our col- riages and funerals. One study finds that This is not about a policy. This is leagues who fought so hard. these bans have prevented more than 9,000 about a person. It is about a person, Just to recall, we remember the day family members of U.S. citizens from entering the President, who the other side, and after the inauguration that women the country, including more than 5,500 chil- especially this committee that I have turned out in huge numbers not only in dren. served as ranking member on and now

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Does the country share information national security. So, again, the problem here is it is about their known or suspected terror- Is that not what we would want? Or great to couch this in political terms; ists or about their criminals with us? is what is being said by the majority it is great to couch this in great, deep And does the country issue modern today that we prefer lax standards for policy issues; but, for 18 months, this is electronic passports? those coming here; we prefer less safe- all that we have heard. Why would we want to restrict the ty for our people of people coming here. I heard my chairman just a minute President, any President, from consid- Is that the standard being left here? ago speak about how these policies ering this information when deter- I don’t think the majority wants to that he disagrees with and doesn’t like mining whether to let a foreign na- go there, but it is seemingly implied by that are found under the law and that tional into our country? what is being said. Because this is ac- we are dealing with here today in this Instead of appreciating what has tually working with countries to come so-called NO BAN Act have tarnished been done here by this President with into modern-day compliance with regard to our national security, like us. Well, I will tell everybody what is known safety and international safety addressing the crisis on our border and tarnishing us in this country. It is acts regulations. like this and the constant back-and- China’s increasingly hostile behavior, This bill would take authority away forth. the Democrats have decided to move from the President and give it to a sub- forward with this act, which we have There are times I have wondered— ordinate. Again, strange move here; talked about before in our committee and I know my friend from Arizona has taking the Presidential authority. It and have pointed out many of the prob- as well. We have talked about this a goes back and shows the real intent of lems of this act. It eviscerates the abil- little bit. I have wondered why we have this bill is about this President, not ity of any administration to take nim- sort of kept the House locked down for about the law. ble and decisive action to protect our the last 5 or 6 months, but if this is It would also outrageously terminate homeland when cause for concern what we come back to do, maybe we ‘‘all actions taken pursuant to any should just stay away, because if this arises, like the threat of COVID–19. What is even more ironic, and I proclamation or executive order,’’ ef- is what we are doing, it is, frankly, fectively shutting down the informa- frustrating, because November 3 will be touched on this when I first started, Madam Speaker, is that the very power tion sharing on terrorism, criminals, the chance to talk about this. and security threats that have come It is very policy and politically driv- that the majority wants to strip from from these restrictions. This is dan- en when we come to this floor on any- this President was used successfully by gerous, Madam Speaker, and it is a bad thing that really has to do with a polit- President Barack Obama and also—as was pointed out by my friend from Ari- policy. ical agenda, when there is a date on the This bill is just another response, calendar, as I talked about before, zona—by the Speaker of this House, currently, and Ronald Reagan. knee-jerk response, by the majority be- more than actually changing policy, cause they don’t like the President and because when you look at this, I will When we understand this, this actu- ally clarifies—it actually crystallizes they don’t like the decisions he makes almost guarantee you that my friends on behalf of the country. Unfortu- currently in the majority, if they had a it. So when you see every other Presi- dent has used this in some form over nately, their never-ending desire to President of their party in the White take him down comes at the expense of House, they would come back on this the years, and it has only become a concern now because we do not like the American security and safety if this very quickly and be very scared of bill were to become law. messing with this power Presi- current President, Donald Trump, and we have an election coming up very Fortunately, we know it will not; an- dentially. other day of political posturing on the This is a problem that we are seeing quickly, then we start seeing stuff like floor of the House, wreaking havoc on over and over and over and over again. this. our borders, backlogging our customs This NO BAN Act would strip the In January 2017, President Trump process. And here is the interesting one President of his ability to use the Im- signed an executive order to restrict that nobody has talked about that I migration and Nationality Act to ban travel from certain countries that were have heard so far. I may have missed travel from certain countries that at a high risk of terrorism and were it, but I don’t think I did. present national security concerns. public safety concerns, based off rec- Ironically, as I said earlier, this is ommendations from the Secretaries of Me and the gentleman from Arizona, the very power that President Trump DHS and State, along with the DNI. we understand something. Everything used in January to deal with the It is important to understand these coming here today has a price tag. This coronavirus in China. If this were in restrictions are not permanent. This is, one does as well, $1 billion. But then this is really where it gets place, he may not have had the ability again, another thing that permeates concerning, Madam Speaker, because I to actually work on what we know now even some conversations I have heard have tried my best over the years to as the pandemic early on to help stop already that we are making permanent work with the majority, and I see some the spread. changes. These are not permanent. There are consequences to political They are there until the country gets of my friends over there that we have legislation. This is one of them. We it in order and are actually able to an- passed legislation with that have made saved countless lives because of that, swer our security concerns, which is an impact in this country. and now they want to strip the Presi- not going to be talked about today. We But here is what really bothers me. dent of the authority to do that. are not talking about security. We are How do they pay for it? How does the Now, others may say, well, we have trying to make it feel like it is some- majority pay for this? got exceptions and we have got this. I thing else against certain groups and The majority, Democrats, have de- am not taking anything from this com- ethnic groups. This is about security. cided to include in this bill a prescrip- mittee on exceptions for this Presi- When you look at the law, and it tion drug measure that could have been dent. There have not been any. It is says, when those public safety concerns by bipartisan, and was bipartisan, if simply a partisan attack. are removed, they are removed from only they had abided by the agreed- the restricted list, such as Chad was in upon text negotiated by Members in b 1100 2018. both parties. The Department of Homeland Secu- Let me be clear; there is no doubt the Instead, we are considering an old, rity has identified several types of in- President’s use of the 212(f) authority partisan version of a prescription drug

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It Madam Speaker, I am pleased that the NO showing the American people they is important when an administration, BAN Act includes an important amendment I truly want to legislate, instead of just no matter who it is, fails the American offered during the committee markup of the constantly attacking this President. people, the United States Congress legislation, which requires the Administration But what is of deeper concern here, must be the one that deals with that to report to Congress on the impacts—posi- especially when it comes to prescrip- failure, and that is what the NO BAN tive, negative, and unintended—of any action tion drug costs—because I don’t want Act stands for. It stands for expanding taken by the President pursuant to executive to hear my friends in the majority now the INA’s nondiscrimination provision orders he has or will issue pursuant to section talk about how they want to save to prohibit discrimination based on re- 212(f) of the INA. money, and how they want to encour- ligion and extends the prohibition on I strongly support the provision in the legis- age innovation. When they put this discrimination beyond the issuance of lation that nullifies the President’s latest exec- into this bill, they have torn down bi- immigrant visas to include the utive order which adds the countries of partisan work that could actually save issuance of nonimmigrant visas, entry, Belarus, Myanmar, Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Nige- money. They have got to pay for it admission to the United States, and ria, Sudan and Tanzania to the President’s somehow. the approval or revocation thereof. new and offensive Muslim Ban. I know their counsel; I know they are I had an amendment that is added to As a co-chair of the Congressional Nigerian struggling right now. We have to pay this that makes it a surety that the ad- Caucus, the United States cannot afford to for it somehow. ministration report to Congress on the hamper diplomatic relations with Nigeria due Well, then why not go back to the bi- impacts of positive, negative, and unin- to its importance in the region. partisan process of working on pre- tended actions by the President. We Nigeria is the largest economy and most scription drugs, instead of throwing it must have oversight. populous country in Africa with an estimated into this NO BAN Act? I stand in the name of Ali, a 17-year- population of more than 190 million, which is The majority’s moral underpinning is old. When I landed from Washington, I expected to grow to 400 million by 2050 and severely damaged when you look at the went straight to the terminal imme- become the third most populous country in the fact that they are trying to play games diately on that Friday. My tears were world after China and India. with the prescription drug issue in our The United States is the largest foreign in- coming to my eyes as I saw little Ali country on this bill; when we know, for vestor in Nigeria, with U.S. foreign direct in- denied entry into the United States. a fact, that bipartisanship was the way That is why I am here. I support the vestment concentrated largely in the petro- forward on this, and I had worked with, NO BAN Act. leum and mining and wholesale trade sectors. and others had worked to bring a bipar- At $2.2 billion in 2017, Nigeria is the second Madam Speaker, as an original cosponsor tisan solution. And now we throw it largest U.S. export destination in Sub-Saharan and senior member of the Committee on the out the door because we are so bent on Africa and the United States and Nigeria have Judiciary, I rise in strong and enthusiastic sup- making a political statement on this a bilateral trade and investment framework port of H.R. 2214, the ‘‘National Origin-Based floor that bipartisanship is gone. We agreement. might as well pack it up and wait for AntiDiscrimination For Non-Immigrants Act, or In 2017, the two-way trade in goods be- November 3. That hurts this body. No BAN Act, which stops executive overreach tween the United States and Nigeria totaled As the chairman of this committee in by preventing the president from abusing his over $9 billion. this House talked about just a moment authority to restrict the entry of non-citizens Due to many of the residents of these coun- ago about tarnishing the work in the into the United States under section 212(f) of tries practicing Islam, the President’s execu- world standing by what the President the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). tive order has been appropriately nicknamed has done, are we really not going to This legislation also repeals several of the the ‘‘Muslim Ban’’, and only exemplifies the have a conversation, Madam Speaker, President’s section 212(f)-based executive ac- xenophobic and prejudiced mindset that is un- about what is happening? tions, including his original Muslim ban as well acceptable in this country. And I know—Madam Speaker, you do as the most recent expansion of the ban an- With countries such as Nigeria, Sudan, Tan- as well—concern about what happens nounced in January 2020. zania, and Eritrea, being considered as addi- here, concern about actually getting Madam Speaker, I support this legislation tions to the travel ban list, I strongly oppose something done, concern about the because the NO BAN Act amends section this discriminatory act. very people that are lifted up by the 212(f) of the INA to place checks and bal- Tanzania is also an important partner of the majority and the minority, saying we ances on the President’s authority to tempo- United States, and through numerous presi- are here for the American people. But rarily suspend or restrict the entry of aliens or dential initiatives, the United States has pro- when I see pay-fors like this, when I classes of aliens into the United States, when vided development and other assistance to see the pay-for happening here, I know it is determined that such individuals ‘‘would Tanzania for capacity building to address that this is not anything but another undermine the security or public safety of the health and education issues, encourage day on the campaign trail. United States or the preservation of human democratic governance promote broad-based We are here today, making a polit- rights, democratic processes or institutions, or economic growth, and advance regional and ical statement, and you know who is international stability.’’ domestic security to sustain progress. going to suffer? The very ones—I don’t Specifically, the bill requires the President to Although Sudan has had some internal want to hear it from anybody in the find and document that any suspension or re- issues during the last decade, the U.S. was a majority today talking about how they striction: (1) is based on specific and credible major donor in the March 1989 ‘‘Operation want to help healthcare; how they facts; (2) is narrowly tailored; (3) specifies a Lifeline Sudan,’’ which delivered 100,000 met- want to bring prescription drug costs duration; and (4) includes waivers. ric tons of food into both government and down; how they want to get at the very The NO BAN Act expands the INA’s non- rebel held areas of the Sudan, thus, averting issues that we are dealing with. Be- discrimination provision to prohibit discrimina- widespread starvation. cause today you are going to go on tion based on religion and extends the prohibi- The United States established diplomatic re- record when you vote for this, by say- tion on discrimination beyond the issuance of lations with Eritrea in 1993, following its inde- ing we don’t care about the American immigrant visas to include the issuance of pendence and separation from Ethiopia. people’s fixing prescription drugs and nonimmigrant visas, entry and admission into The United States supported Eritrea’s inde- getting healthy in this country. This the United States, and the approval or revoca- pendence and through a concerted, mutual ef- today proves you have nothing to do. tion of any immigration benefit. fort that began in late 2017 and continues Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I The NO BAN Act terminates several of today, there are vast improvements to the bi- yield 1 minute to the distinguished President Trump’s proclamations and execu- lateral relationship. gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON tive orders invoking section 212(f) authority, U.S. interests in Eritrea include supporting LEE). including Presidential Proclamation 9645, also efforts for greater integration of Eritrea with

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Madam Speaker, I If China wouldn’t have lied to him, Although the law contains a waiver program thank the gentleman from Arizona for we would have had a few more weeks. that allows residents of these countries to yielding. There is data that shows scientifically enter the country if they meet certain stand- Madam Speaker, I rise in strong op- that tens of thousands of lives would ards, this program is arbitrary and unfairly cre- position to this bill. And when you have been saved in America. ates a separation of families, provides less think about where we are as a country, But at least the President was able work opportunities and greatly reduces the op- we are in the middle of a global pan- to act when he had the proper informa- portunity to apply for visas in the future, un- demic. And at the beginning of this, tion. I know people like Joe Biden said less it is repealed. after China lied—and let’s be very it was xenophobic, for goodness sake; A comprehensive and coordinated strategy clear—China lied, not only to the criticized the President stopping peo- needs to be developed in coordination with the United States, but to the entire world ple from coming in from the place United States Congress to ensure that each about this disease that started in where the disease started. And others country affected by this law may peacefully Wuhan. criticized him for doing it as well. But have its residents enter the United States and And what they did, while they were it was the right thing to do. I am glad complete visa and asylum applications. lying, they corrupted the World Health he took that action. We live in a nation of laws but we also live Organization, that entity that typi- The last thing we need to be doing in in a nation that seeks to establish and main- cally we all would look to for guidance, the middle of this pandemic is making tain diplomatic ties to these important African and WHO literally was regurgitating it harder for the President to keep nations and imposing a discriminatory and ar- the Chinese Communist Party’s talk- Americans safe. I urge everybody to bitrary ban would adversely affect foreign rela- ing points, saying it wasn’t spread vote ‘‘no’’ on this bill. Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I tions with a critical continent for decades to from human-to-human contact, which yield 1 minute to the distinguished come. was a lie. And we now have evidence to gentleman from New York (Mr. Madam Speaker, in light of the crisis pre- show that they manipulated and de- sented by current COVID–19 pandemic, the JEFFRIES). ceived the rest of the world. Mr. JEFFRIES. Madam Speaker, NO BAN Act contains a provision to ensure While they were doing that, Madam America is a Nation of immigrants; that the President can use section 212(f) to Speaker, they were hoarding PPE. protect the United States from the spread of some voluntary, others involuntary. They were not only buying it up John Lewis would often remind us, communicable diseases, including the 2019 around the world, they make most of it coronavirus, by suspending the entry of a however, that while we may have come in China. We need to change that, by class of individuals if the President determines over on different ships, we are all in the way. their entry would undermine the public safety the same boat now. We should be spending our time here We are a gorgeous mosaic of people of the United States. on the House floor, not limiting the However, to remove any perceived ambi- from throughout the world, different President’s ability to keep Americans guity and avoid the propensity of this president races, different regions, yes, different safe, which, fortunately, President to abuse delegated authority, the legislation in- religions; that is what makes America cludes language to clarify that the term ‘‘public Trump was able to do. He did so effec- a great country, not xenophobia. safety’’ ‘‘includes efforts necessary to contain tively, properly; he stopped flights Donald Trump’s hateful Muslim ban a communicable disease of public health sig- coming in from China when we knew is unacceptable, unconscionable, and nificance.’’ the disease was coming from China, for un-American. It is inconsistent with Madam Speaker, the NO BAN Act is sup- goodness sake. the principles of religious freedom and ported by a bipartisan coalition of the nation’s Why would you want to stop the tolerance embedded in the First leading immigrants’ rights organizations, faith- President from being able to keep Amendment of the United States Con- based organizations, and civil rights organiza- Americans safe? stitution. That is why we are going to tions, including the following: What we should be spending our time make it unlawful. American Civil Liberties Union; Church on right now, Madam Speaker, is bring- Vote ‘‘yes’’ on the NO BAN Act. World Service; U.S. Conference of Catholic ing more manufacturing back to Amer- Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, I re- Bishops; Muslim Advocates Immigration Hub; ica so we don’t need to rely on China, serve the balance of my time. Asian Americans Advancing Justice Associa- because they told even American com- Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I tion; Americans United for Separation of panies like 3M that were making PPE, yield 3 minutes to the distinguished Church and State; Bend the Arc; Center for you can’t ship it back to the United gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. American Progress; The Public Affairs Alliance States when our nurses and doctors CICILLINE). of Iranian Americans; Interfaith Immigration need it. Mr. CICILLINE. Madam Speaker, I Coalition; Human Rights Campaign; Francis- So President Trump said, we are rise in strong support of H.R. 2214, leg- can Action Network; HIAS; Jewish and Mus- going to use the Defense Production islation that will repeal the President’s lims and Allies Acting Together; Religious Ac- Act. We are going to start making shameful Muslim ban, and strengthen tion Center of Reform Judaism; National more of that here in America. our immigration system by ensuring Council of Jewish Women; National Iranian We need to put incentives to bring immigration decisions are not made on American Organization Action; National Immi- more of that back from China, so we the basis of religious discrimination. gration Law Center; International Refugee As- are not relying on them. In the face of religious intolerance, sistance Project; Friends Committee on Na- But no, we are not spending our time Roger Williams established the great tional Legislation; Engage Action; and Airbnb. on that today, Madam Speaker. We are State of Rhode Island on the principles I urge all Members to vote for H.R. 2214 spending our time with this bill that of religious liberty and separation of and send a powerful message to the President would limit and make it more difficult church and State. These are important and the American people that this House will for the President of the United States, principles that were ultimately incor- not stand idly by as this Administration tries to any President—just because some peo- porated into our founding documents. abandon America’s well-earned and long-es- ple don’t like this President, they are In fact, President Washington, ad- tablished reputation of being the most wel- going to make it harder for any Presi- dressing the Hebrew congregation at coming nation on earth. dent to keep Americans safe, whether Touro Synagogue, wrote in a famous Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, may I it is from terrorists abroad, or whether letter in 1790, when they asked, Will we inquire as to how much time is left? it is for health pandemics that might have religious freedom in this new The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- break out again in the future. country? He wrote those words: ‘‘For tleman from Arizona has 11 minutes re- This is lunacy that we would be try- happily the Government of the United maining. The gentleman from New ing to make it harder for a President States gives to bigotry no sanction, to York has 171⁄2 minutes remaining. to keep Americans safe. Thank good- persecution no assistance.’’

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My vented from studying at our Nation’s gious discrimination that our Nation parents’ ability to start a new life in great universities; and doctors from was created to oppose. this country offered me and my family countries under the ban aren’t able to The NO BAN Act now strikes down freedom, opportunity, and the privilege come here to provide care to patients the President’s infamous Muslim ban to truly experience the American in the United States, despite proclamation and restores the principle Dream. There are countless success healthcare shortages across the Nation of no religious discrimination to the stories like my family’s waiting to be during a global health pandemic. immigration process. It will be a proud told, stories that won’t be written if day for this Congress when we invali- this body does not pass this NO BAN b 1115 date the President’s infamous and ugly Act today. In addition to that, Madam Speaker, attempt to scapegoat people based on Madam Speaker, I urge my colleague this legislation violates the founding their religion. to support it. principles of this country of religious Mr. BIGGS. I reserve the balance of Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, I re- freedom. I am very proud that this leg- my time, Madam Speaker. serve the balance of my time. islation is being brought to the floor so Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I that we can reaffirm that important yield 1 minute to the distinguished yield 1 minute to the distinguished principle not only in the founding doc- gentleman from California (Mr. gentleman from New York (Mr. ROSE). uments of our country but in the CORREA). Mr. ROSE of New York. Madam present immigration laws and their ap- Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I Speaker, I rise in support of the NO plication. thank the gentleman for yielding. BAN Act to finally repeal the racist In addition to that, there has been a Madam Speaker, in January of 2017, and discriminatory Muslim bans that lot of discussion about how we are pay- when President Trump issued his first have stained our Nation for the past 3 ing for this. I am very proud that this Muslim ban executive order, I imme- years. legislation includes provisions of the diately rushed to LAX to help those in- The Muslim ban undermines every- Affordable Prescriptions for Patients dividuals who were being held at LAX. thing that this great country stands Through Promoting Competition Act, These were individuals who had been for, the greatest country in the history which will save taxpayers over half a cleared by our State Department to of the world. It has torn apart my constituents’ billion dollars in the form of lower pre- enter the United States. Let me repeat: families and trapped their loved ones scription drug prices. All across the These were individuals who had been in war zones and refugee camps. It has country, prescription costs are sky- cleared by our State Department to made Muslim Americans feel like sec- rocketing. People are going bankrupt enter the United States, and then they ond class citizens in their very own and even dying because they can’t af- were blocked by the President’s ran- country. They are Americans just as ford prescription medication. dom order. H.R. 2214 addresses product hopping, I immediately introduced my first much as I. This ban has done nothing to make an anticompetitive tactic used by Big bill, the DIRe Act, to provide due proc- us safe. Senator John McCain, in fact, Pharma to protect and extend their ess guaranteed by our Constitution for once called the ban a self-inflicted monopolies over certain prescription Dreamers, immigrants, and refugees, drugs, leading to dramatically higher wound in the fight against terrorism. due process that has been systemati- The administration’s own officials prices. This legislation expressly pro- cally denied by a President. admit this does absolutely nothing to hibits hopping under the FTC Act, and Our Nation is built by immigrants protect our country. The State Depart- the bill is subject to the same equi- who dare to dream better, immigrants ment says that just one-tenth of 1 per- table remedies, including restitution who came to this country with nothing cent of the people blocked from this and disgorgement of profits. So, all but their dreams of a better life. country under the Muslim ban was this talk about folding into the pay-for Madam Speaker, I urge passage of deemed a security risk. Those stats do would actually produce lower prescrip- this bill. not lie. DHS cannot point to a single tion drug prices for Americans, and Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, I re- threat that our existing immigration somehow that is a bad idea? Give me a serve the balance of my time. policies and systems would not have break. Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I handled. This bill reasserts the prohibition yield 1 minute to the distinguished If we are going to fight for this coun- against religious discrimination, one of gentleman from Colorado (Mr. try to fulfill its promise, this ban must the most important founding principles NEGUSE). be overturned. of this country, and it pays for it by de- Mr. NEGUSE. Madam Speaker, Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, I re- livering lower prescription drug prices today, I rise in support of the NO BAN serve the balance of my time. for the American people. Act, a powerful bill that preserves the Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I Madam Speaker, I thank Chairman promise of America and rejects this ad- yield 1 minute to the distinguished NADLER, Congresswoman CHU, and Con- ministration’s xenophobic and anti- gentlewoman from Minnesota (Ms. gresswoman JAYAPAL for their great Muslim immigration policies. OMAR). work, and I urge my colleagues to pass The President’s reckless bans on ma- Ms. OMAR. Madam Speaker, it gives this bill. jority Muslim and African countries do me great pride to rise today in support Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, I re- not align with our American values or of the NO BAN Act. serve the balance of my time. the unique promise that this country Our friends on the other side of the Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I has offered immigrants and refugees aisle might try to obscure the reality yield 1 minute to the distinguished for centuries. It will not make us safer, here by pointing to the Muslim coun- gentleman from Maryland (Mr. and it is yet another example of this tries that are not on the ban. The RASKIN). administration’s haphazard and cruel White House has tried to wrap their Mr. RASKIN. Madam Speaker, let us immigration policies. hateful policy up in a false story about not forget who we are. Our Framers re- I am proud that I was able to success- national security, but we know the belled against centuries of religious op- fully offer an amendment during the truth. pression, Inquisition, Holy Crusades, Judiciary Committee’s markup, with I have spoken countless times, both witchcraft trials, and state religion. the chairman’s support, that added this before and since I have entered this of- They conceived America as a haven of President’s latest ban to the under- fice, about the hateful brutality of the refuge for people fleeing from religious lying bill. It is not only the right thing Muslim ban. and political persecution from all over to do for our country but also a matter Today, I want to celebrate the work the world. It would become an ‘‘asylum very personal to me. that brought us to this point. I want to

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I them is Iran, after all, a country whose rounded by Customs and Border Patrol want to celebrate Congresswoman CHU people have themselves been targeted officers, and we fought to make sure and Senator COONS for their tireless for extinction by ISIS. that these folks could unite. And so we work on overturning this ban. How many times do we hear from the witnessed the pain of a spouse without Today’s vote is a culmination of all administration that we stand by the a husband, a son without a mother, a of their work, starting at the grass- people of Iran even as we ban them father without a child. roots level. We have been in the strug- from visiting our country? Madam Speaker, this is not Amer- gle together, and we will continue to be These good people were sacrificed for ican. This is not American at all. But in it until this ban is in the dustbin of a cheap campaign promise. They were what was witnessed there and across history. hurt, and our country’s ideals were be- the country was the best of our Nation, Mr. BIGGS. I reserve the balance of trayed, because someone decided it the spirit of our Nation, the fact that my time, Madam Speaker. would be easier to seek scapegoats we would not be split along racial, eth- Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I than solutions to our country’s prob- nic, or religious lines. yield 1 minute to the distinguished lems. It is wrong, and it should stop. Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, I re- gentlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. DIN- Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, I re- serve the balance of my time. GELL). serve the balance of my time. Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I Mrs. DINGELL. Benjamin Franklin Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the distinguished once famously said that those who yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentlewoman from Michigan (Ms. would give up liberty for security de- gentlewoman from California (Ms. TLAIB). serve neither. LEE). Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I rise My home, Dearborn, Michigan, is Ms. LEE of California. Madam today to declare loudly and clearly to home to the largest population of Arab Speaker, I thank Chairman NADLER for every Muslim and every African person Americans in this country. They are yielding and for his tremendous leader- in Michigan’s 13th District, in Amer- constantly targeted very irrationally. ship. Also, I want to thank Congress- ica, and around the world that the Yet, Michigan, unfortunately, also lays women Chu and Jayapal for their tre- United States House of Representatives claim to the Michigan Militia, which mendous and steady leadership and is taking action to end this administra- was responsible for one of the worst strong support of H.R. 2214, the NO tion’s racist ban. acts of terrorism in this country. Madam Speaker, I rise to send a mes- Muslims, Arab Americans, are my BAN Act. sage to marginalized communities ev- neighbors. They are my friends. They This important legislation would end erywhere that, in repealing the Muslim are doctors, teachers, and pharmacists. the Muslim ban and prohibit discrimi- and African ban, we are also preventing They are part of this country. nation and migration on the basis of discriminatory bans from ever hap- Policies like the Muslim travel ban religion and national origin. pening again. have no place in the United States of Let me be clear. This is a landmark Madam Speaker, I rise as a mother of America. It disrespects freedom of reli- piece of civil rights legislation not two wonderful Muslim-American boys, gion, and it is unconstitutional. only for Muslims but for our country’s National security experts have been values. Our Nation was founded by, Adam and Yousif, to say that Muslims clear that the Muslim ban has made shaped by, and continues to be influ- and Muslim Americans are our family our country less safe. In fact, strong enced by our immigrant communities members, our friends, and our neigh- national security policies include pro- who contribute so much to this coun- bors—and, yes, they are Members of tecting the fundamental pillars of our try. Equating Muslims with terrorists Congress. democracy: freedom of religion, free- is against our values as a nation. It is Madam Speaker, it appears that this dom of speech, compassion, and justice. despicable. White House might not like that fact We must stand together as Americans Make no mistake, the NO BAN Act very much because this racist ban is a against unjust policies like this. would help ensure that this kind of dis- Federal endorsement of anti-Muslim Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, I re- crimination ceases, prevents future rhetoric and discrimination in our serve the balance of my time. such discrimination, and promotes our country, but today we are coming to- Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, how core values of religious freedom. gether to finally put a stop to this. much time is remaining? Madam Speaker, we cannot allow End the Muslim and African ban. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. LEE President Trump’s White nationalist End all discriminatory bans forever. of California). Both sides have 8 min- agenda to continue. We must ensure Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, I con- utes remaining. that our country is open to everyone, tinue to reserve the balance of my Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I not just those whom Trump deems ac- time. yield 1 minute to the distinguished ceptable. I urge my colleagues to vote Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. ‘‘yes’’ on this bill. yield 1 minute to the distinguished MALINOWSKI). The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. gentlewoman from New York (Ms. ´ Mr. MALINOWSKI. Madam Speaker, DINGELL). Members are reminded to re- VELAZQUEZ). ´ when President Trump first announced frain from engaging in personalities to- Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Madam Speaker, I the Muslim ban, we were told it was ward the President. rise in strong support of the NO BAN temporary, 90 days, according to the Act. b 1130 executive order, or until we ‘‘figure out I remember when the Muslim ban what the hell is going on,’’ in the Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, I re- was first implemented in January 2017, President’s own words. serve the balance of my time. I went to JFK Airport with Chairman It has been 31⁄2 years. Hundreds of Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I NADLER to demand the release of trav- thousands of Americans, including yield 1 minute to the distinguished elers being detained there. One of them many of my own constituents, are still gentleman from New York (Mr. was an Iraqi translator who had risked cut off from their loved ones, missing ESPAILLAT). his life working for the U.S. Army in births, missing weddings, and missing Mr. ESPAILLAT. Madam Speaker, Iraq. His reward was being caught up in funerals. when we heard of the Muslim ban being this hateful Trump administration pol- We are still not admitting refugees to implemented, many New Yorkers, in- icy. this country for the first time since we cluding our chairman, Congressman At the airport that day, I saw two turned back Jews fleeing Hitler before NADLER, rushed to JFK Airport to help Americas: Inside the airport was an World War II. And by now, we know ex- families. What I witnessed there in America characterized by prejudice, actly what is going on. many cases was, in fact, Muslim mem- weakness, and fear; but outside, where

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We can Madam Speaker, I am proud to sup- the way, I am going here based on the choose a weak, bigoted America that port this bill, and I urge my colleagues Supreme Court decision again—in the says there is no place for our Muslim to do the same. practices of select foreign govern- brothers and sisters or for Black peo- Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, I am ments, several of which are state spon- ple, or we can choose an America that prepared to close, and I yield myself sors of terrorism, it is somehow lives up to its highest ideals, that wel- such time as I may consume. xenophobic, a white nationalist agen- comes those from around the world Madam Speaker, you have heard a lot da, racist, and hateful. But when the seeking a better life. of incendiary language regarding the previous administration did it and ac- Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, I con- travel restrictions. The most incen- tually came back to Congress and tinue to reserve the balance of my diary language is always calling it ‘‘in- added three more nations, it wasn’t. time. cendiary,’’ ‘‘a white nationalist agen- The only ad hominem attack I would Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I da,’’ ‘‘racist,’’ ‘‘hateful,’’ et cetera. ever make here is that it surely seems yield 1 minute to the distinguished Was it xenophobic, was it racist, was potentially hypocritical to me. No gentleman from Virginia (Mr. BEYER). it hateful when the Obama administra- visas would be revoked pursuant to Mr. BEYER. Madam Speaker, I rise tion implemented travel bans to the P.P. 9645 or 9983. Individuals subject to in support of JUDY CHU’s NO BAN Act. same seven nations? those Presidential proclamations who In the words of John Lewis: ‘‘When Was it? possess a valid visa or valid travel doc- you see something that is not right, No. Nor is it here either. ument were permitted to travel and not fair, not just, you have to speak up; Madam Speaker, that kind of lan- continue to be admitted to travel in you have to do something.’’ guage is meant to incite public ridicule this country. The NO BAN Act is doing something. and distract from the real issue here. To call it a Muslim ban is meant to It is stating in clear, powerful legisla- As the Supreme Court noted, the text incite—and I will say, we do terrible on tion that America will never again let in this bill says nothing about religion. this side of the aisle. My friends across racism or religious intolerance be a And as they went on to say: ‘‘The pol- the aisle, when you find that peg to barrier to lawful immigration. We will icy covers just 8 percent of the world’s hang your hat on, heck of a great job, not allow ignorance or xenophobia to Muslim population and is limited to because everybody uses it. It is very ef- dictate America’s immigration poli- countries that were previously des- fective, but it is highly misleading. cies. ignated by Congress or prior adminis- What this bill does is it emasculates Our strength has always—always— trations’’—read, Obama administra- the very notion of executive power in been our diversity. tion—‘‘as posing national security the President. It really does. The idea, A functional Muslim ban or a ban of risks.’’ because you want to emasculate the entire countries simply because they That is not a Muslim ban. This is a power of President Trump. comprise a race or a religion that some legitimate travel restriction imple- But what it does is it gives more President does not like is not just evil, mented for the safety of this Nation. power to the bureaucratic state, more it is stupid. Watch which American Additionally, I heard from multiple power to the bureaucratic state. So the communities recover most quickly friends across the aisle a straw man ar- timeline is also going to prevent the from the pandemic—those with the gument, a true straw man argument President from acting quickly on this. most diverse populations. here, that this ban was religious in na- These are the issues that we have Madam Speaker, I stand here today, ture. But if that were the case, they just been distracted from, because it as I stood at the airport at the onset of would have stopped it after inserting certainly appears—and I will say, my the ban, to ensure our immigration religion with other proscriptions. But friend from Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE), system cannot be hijacked by hatred. instead, they built up a huge bureau- when she talked about symbolism in Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, I con- cratic apparatus to limit the authority her speech, she is right. This is sym- tinue to reserve the balance of my of the President of the United States. bolic. This bill is symbolic. It is sym- time. So it is a straw man argument. bolic, if you will, of a hatred of this Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I Madam Speaker, the chairman men- President. Because when the previous yield 1 minute to the distinguished tioned that the Supreme Court ruling, President’s administration did this, gentlewoman from California (Ms. in his opinion, was without justifica- not a peep. This administration does MATSUI). tion, and so I am going to read what the same thing, and it is outrageous. Ms. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, I rise the Supreme Court said: ‘‘The Presi- Madam Speaker, the implementation today in support of the NO BAN Act. dent lawfully exercised that discretion was not great. They have admitted the Today is about our commitment to based on his findings—following a implementation was not great, but the most sacred of American ideals: to worldwide, multiagency review—that that is an implementation problem, celebrate our diversity. But this ad- entry of the covered aliens would be not a policy problem. And you want to ministration has embarked on a cru- detrimental to the national interest.’’ change the entire policy and the entire sade to demonize immigrants and our The sole prerequisite, they said, is structure not because the policy was Muslim-American community. for the President to find that the entry bad—if it were, we would have heard Americans and their families have of the covered aliens ‘‘would be detri- about it the last 40 years—but, instead, been targeted because of their religious mental to the interests of the United because the original implementation beliefs, their race, and their ethnicity. States.’’ was bad. Because of this bigotry, families and But the President fulfilled that re- The Supreme Court has upheld what loved ones have been separated, unable quirement by first ordering DHS and this administration did because what to celebrate milestones or face hard- other agencies to conduct a com- they did was conduct a thorough vet- ships together. prehensive evaluation of every single ting of their own policy regarding Madam Speaker, I stand here today country’s compliance with the infor- these nations and those nations’ poli- because one of the greatest and most mation and risk assessment baseline. cies in implementing safety mecha- beautiful things about our country is That is what this policy was built nisms, and so they fulfilled that. Here the diversity of people, views, and per- upon. It is consistent with the Obama we are today, saying: You know what? spectives. We cannot allow an adminis- administration and the previous ad- Because it is President Donald Trump, tration to upend our immigration sys- ministrations. this is bad. tem and upend our ideals. We must al- But for whatever reason, and I think Madam Speaker, they are going to ways stand up and speak out. we all can surmise what that may be, pass this bill. There is no doubt they

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But rather than gutting it, Unfortunately, rather than take up that bill, on this bill with what you have done in as some of my Republican colleagues have the Majority has simply ignored our weeks of the previous administrations. claimed, H.R. 2214 maintains its basic struc- careful negotiation and has chosen instead to Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- ture, and incorporates checks and balances to blindly attach the Senate language. ance of my time. ensure that it can no longer be so flagrantly The shortcomings of this version of the leg- b 1145 abused. islation were already addressed in committee. H.R. 2214 will thus ensure that section Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I The text included in the No BAN Act gives the 212(f) can only be used in a manner con- yield myself such time as I may con- FTC the authority to find a company liable sistent with its intended purpose and historical sume. even if all they do is introduce an improved Madam Speaker, I find it extremely norms, and that no President—Democratic or version of a product and then make truthful disingenuous to deny the nature of the Republican—will be able to utilize it to usurp and non-misleading statements about the new Muslim ban. You know why? Because congressional authority. product. This will undoubtedly stifle innovation. I would like to thank my friend and col- the President told us so. He told us he Why would any company invest the necessary league, Representative CHU for her leadership was going to institute a Muslim ban, research dollars to introduce a new product, if and steadfast commitment to this issue. Her and then he did it. And every country they can be held liable for truthful marketing of efforts led to the introduction of this legislation he put on the list was Muslim. Every that product? In Committee, we fixed that. and I urge all of my colleagues to support the country he has added to the list was The bill we’re voting on today is also out of NO BAN Act. Muslim. step with current antitrust law. It would com- Only Muslims and Muslim countries Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Madam Speaker, I pletely change the remedy and enforcement pose threats to the United States of rise today in opposition to the No BAN Act. authority under traditional antitrust law, and for This bill is being framed as a ‘‘religious free- any nature; no one else in the world no obvious reason, apply those changes ex- dom’’ initiative. I have fought for religious free- does? How stupid does he think we are? clusively to just one industry. In Committee, This is a Muslim ban. It has been. It dom throughout my career. I know what reli- we fixed that. is an abuse of his office. It is an abuse gious freedom means. This bill is not about re- I find it troubling that the Majority is choos- of the law. It must be repealed. The ligious freedom. It is about scoring cheap polit- ing to abandon the good faith negotiations and honor of the United States must be re- ical points against President Trump. bipartisan work. The gentlemen from New deemed. And that is why this dishonor- The President is granted broad authority to York and Rhode Island worked with the Minor- able, hateful policy must be repealed. take quick action to limit the entry of foreign ity to come up with a good product that ad- And that is why we must vote for this nationals into the United States. This is need- dresses drug pricing through regular order. bill, to redeem the honor of the United ed for a variety of reasons, including national The committee process works. We should be States from the disgusting religious security and public health. Whether it is ad- voting on the legislation that passed the Judi- bigotry supported by the President and dressing shortcomings in a certain country’s ciary Committee by a voice vote. Not this instituted by the President in this ban. vetting and information sharing or limiting the version. Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- potential influx of coronavirus cases, we en- I oppose this legislation and urge my col- ance of my time. trust the Executive Branch to keep America leagues to do the same. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- safe. The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time bers are reminded to refrain from en- President Trump’s actions have been mis- for debate has expired. gaging in personalities toward the labeled as a ‘‘Muslim Ban.’’ But that is not the Pursuant to House Resolution 891, President. case. There is no religious test anywhere in the previous question is ordered on this Ms. LOFGREN. Madam Speaker, I rise in the President’s travel restrictions. North Korea, portion of the divided question. strong support of H.R. 2214 the ‘‘National Ori- an essentially religious-less society, is one of The question is: Will the House con- gin-Based Antidiscrimination for Non immi- the countries included. Myanmar, another cur in the Senate amendment with the grants Act,’’ or NO BAN Act. I wish this bill country affected, is more than 80 percent Bud- House amendment specified in section was not necessary, but unfortunately, it is now dhist. Indonesia, which was not included in the 4(a) of House Resolution 891? more imperative than ever. covered travel restrictions, has the largest per- The question was taken; and the As a result of the President’s relentless at- centage of the world’s Muslim population at Speaker pro tempore announced that tempts to rewrite our immigration laws, we over 12 percent. the ayes appeared to have it. Rather than try to paint with a broad brush, must take immediate steps to rein in his re- Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, on we should look at the causes of these travel peated abuse of executive authority. that I demand the yeas and nays. restrictions. Eritrea—Does not comply with the As a candidate for president, Donald Trump The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- established identity-management and informa- promised to ban all Muslims from entering the ant to section 3 of House Resolution tion-sharing criteria. Kyrgyzstan—Does not United States, suggesting—without any evi- 965, the yeas and nays are ordered. comply with the established identity-manage- dence—that it would somehow make our Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- ment and information-sharing criteria. Nige- country safer. Immediately upon entering of- ther proceedings on this question will ria—Does not comply with the established fice, he tried to make good on that promise. be postponed. Ultimately, it took the President 10 months, identity-management and information-sharing 3 attempts, and the inclusion of a sham waiver criteria. And so on. AMENDMENT SPECIFIED IN SECTION 4(b)OF HOUSE RESOLUTION 891 process to craft a ban that stood up to Su- This isn’t about religious freedom. It is only preme Court scrutiny. about convincing people it is. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- In a decision rightly criticized by Justices In addition to the deficiencies of the under- ant to House Resolution 891, the por- Breyer and Sotomayor—and many of us in lying policy, the Majority has made a mistake tion of the divided question comprising this chamber—the majority concluded that de- in including the Senate version of pharma- the amendment specified in section 4(b) spite statements calling for a ‘‘total and com- ceutical legislation as its pay-for. of House Resolution 891 shall now be plete shutdown of Muslims entering the United Last year, the House Judiciary Committee considered. States,’’ the President’s ban was somehow not worked on a bipartisan basis to advance two The text of House amendment to inspired by blatant religious animus. Seeking important bills. One to reduce the burdens of Senate amendment specified in section to distance itself from these remarks, the Ad- patent litigation when a company seeks to 4(b) of House Resolution 891 is as fol- ministration later claimed that the ban was bring a complicated biosimilar drug to market. lows: necessary to keep our country safe from ter- And another to create a new antitrust authority In the matter proposed to be inserted by rorist threats. And yet, a bipartisan coalition of to prevent companies from playing games that the amendment of the Senate, strike sec- more than 50 former national security officials could artificially suppress generic competition. tions 4, 5, and 6 and insert the following: found that rather than making our country Chairmen JERROLD NADLER and DAVID TITLE III—ACCESS TO COUNSEL ACT OF safer, the ban actually undermines U.S. na- CICILLINE were great partners to me and then- 2020 tional security. Hanking Member DOUG COLLINS in that effort. SEC. 301. SHORT TITLE. H.R. 2214 not only invalidates the various It was refreshing during a time of increasingly This title may be cited as the ‘‘Access to iterations of the Muslim Ban, it also amends partisan hostility to work together in a thought- Counsel Act of 2020’’.

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(a) ACCESS TO COUNSEL AND OTHER ASSIST- For example, an individual who is ‘‘(C) INTERESTED PARTY.—The term ‘inter- given an expedited removal order is ANCE DURING INSPECTION.—Section 235 of the ested party’ means— Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. ‘‘(i) a relative of the covered individual; barred from returning to the United 1225) is amended by adding at the end the fol- ‘‘(ii) in the case of a covered individual to States for 5 years. lowing: whom an immigrant or non-immigrant visa H.R. 5581 will ensure that no one who ‘‘(e) ACCESS TO COUNSEL AND OTHER ASSIST- has been issued, the petitioner or sponsor presents themselves at a port of entry ANCE DURING INSPECTION.— thereof (including an agent of such peti- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Home- with valid travel documents is com- land Security shall ensure that a covered in- tioner or sponsor); or pletely cut off from the world during dividual has a meaningful opportunity to ‘‘(iii) a person, organization, or entity in inspection. H.R. 5581 allows such indi- consult with counsel and an interested party the United States with a bona fide connec- viduals, including U.S. citizens, to during the inspection process. tion to the covered individual.’’. (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment communicate with counsel and other ‘‘(2) SCOPE OF ASSISTANCE.—The Secretary made by subsection (a) shall take effect 180 parties if they are subjected to sec- of Homeland Security shall— ondary inspection that lasts longer ‘‘(A) provide the covered individual a days after the date of the enactment of this meaningful opportunity to consult with Act. than one hour. counsel and an interested party not later (c) SAVINGS PROVISION.—Nothing in this To be clear, this bill does not provide than one hour after the secondary inspection title, or in any amendment made by this a right to counsel, nor does it impose process commences and as necessary title, may be construed to limit a right to any obligation on the Federal Govern- throughout the inspection process, includ- counsel or any right to appointed counsel ment to pay for or otherwise provide under— ing, as applicable, during deferred inspec- counsel to individuals during CBP in- tion; (1) section 240(b)(4)(A) (8 U.S.C. 1229a(b)(4)(A)), spection proceedings. I wish it did, but ‘‘(B) allow counsel and an interested party it doesn’t. This is confirmed by the fact to advocate on behalf of the covered indi- (2) section 292 of the Immigration and Na- vidual, including by providing to the exam- tionality Act (8 U.S.C. 1362), or that the Congressional Budget Office ining immigration officer information, docu- (3) any other provision of law, including found that H.R. 5581 would have no ef- mentation, and other evidence in support of any final court order securing such rights, fect on direct spending or revenues. the covered individual; and as in effect on the day before the date of the I would like to extend a special ‘‘(C) to the greatest extent practicable, ac- enactment of this Act. thanks to my colleague, Representa- commodate a request by the covered indi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. This tive JAYAPAL, for her leadership on this vidual for counsel or an interested party to portion shall be debatable for 1 hour, issue and for championing this bill. I appear in-person at the secondary or deferred equally divided and controlled by the encourage my colleagues to support it, inspection site. chair and ranking minority member of and I reserve the balance of my time. ‘‘(3) SPECIAL RULE FOR LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENTS.— the Committee on the Judiciary. Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, I yield ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Home- The gentleman from New York (Mr. myself such time as I may consume. land Security may not accept Form I-407 NADLER) and the gentleman from Ari- Madam Speaker, I rise in opposition Record of Abandonment of Lawful Perma- zona (Mr. BIGGS) each control 30 min- to this amendment to H.R. 2486. nent Resident Status (or a successor form) utes. The Access to Counsel Act of 2020 is from a lawful permanent resident subject to The Chair recognizes the gentleman a way for the majority to test how far secondary or deferred inspection without from New York. they can go toward their ultimate goal providing such lawful permanent resident a Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I of taxpayer-funded counsel at every reasonable opportunity to seek advice from counsel prior to the submission of the form. yield myself such time as I may con- stage of the immigration process. I ‘‘(B) EXCEPTION.—The Secretary of Home- sume. think we just heard that, that that is a land Security may accept Form I-407 Record Madam Speaker, I rise in strong sup- stated goal. of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resi- port of H.R. 5581, the Access to Counsel Many immigration interest groups dent Status (or a successor form) from a law- Act of 2020. have made no mystery of the fact that ful permanent resident subject to secondary Last September, the Judiciary Com- they believe foreign nationals have a or deferred inspection if such lawful perma- mittee and the House Foreign Affairs right to come to the United States and nent resident knowingly, intelligently, and Committee held a hearing to explore should all receive taxpayer-funded voluntarily waives, in writing, the oppor- the Muslim ban, including the chaos tunity to seek advice from counsel. counsel at every stage of the process. ‘‘(4) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: that unfolded at airports across the My colleagues across the aisle under- ‘‘(A) COUNSEL.—The term ‘counsel’ country when it was first announced. stand that it is currently a bridge too means— I can personally attest to that chaos, far to repeal outright the Immigration ‘‘(i) an attorney who is a member in good based on my experience at JFK Airport and Nationality Act provision that pro- standing of the bar of any State, the District immediately after the ban was imple- hibits taxpayer-funded counsel during of Columbia, or a territory or a possession of mented. Refugees, individuals with removal proceedings. But this amend- the United States and is not under an order valid visas, and even lawful permanent ment is a step forward in their march suspending, enjoining, restraining, disbar- residents of the United States were de- in that direction. ring, or otherwise restricting the attorney in the practice of law; or tained for hours and prevented from The bill mandates that the DHS Sec- ‘‘(ii) an individual accredited by the Attor- speaking with attorneys. Some even retary shall ensure that an individual ney General, acting as a representative of an had their phones taken away and were who has been selected by Customs and organization recognized by the Executive Of- unable to call their family members. Border Protection for secondary fice for Immigration Review, to represent a Although the issue grabbed the head- screening at a port of entry has a covered individual in immigration matters. lines then, it is unfortunately a prob- meaningful opportunity to consult ‘‘(B) COVERED INDIVIDUAL.—The term ‘cov- lem that occurs daily. Due to the com- with counsel and an interested party ered individual’ means an individual subject plexity of the U.S. immigration law during such screening. to secondary or deferred inspection who is— and the fact-intensive nature of ques- ‘‘(i) a national of the United States; It is important to understand exactly ‘‘(ii) an immigrant, lawfully admitted for tions regarding admissibility, it is not what secondary screening is, why it is permanent residence, who is returning from uncommon for some people to spend used, and the ramifications that this a temporary visit abroad; hours undergoing inspection by U.S. bill would have on the port of entry op- ‘‘(iii) an alien seeking admission as an im- Customs and Border Patrol. erations. migrant in possession of a valid unexpired During this time, individuals are My colleagues across the aisle pro- immigrant visa; often prevented from communicating vided the Judiciary Committee no op- ‘‘(iv) an alien seeking admission as a non- with those on the outside. And if the portunity to hear from DHS experts immigrant in possession of a valid unexpired individual is lucky enough to have a about any of these issues. There was no non-immigrant visa; ‘‘(v) a refugee; lawyer, CBP will often refuse to speak hearing on this legislation or even gen- ‘‘(vi) a returning asylee; or with them, even if they can provide erally on the subject matter at hand. ‘‘(vii) an alien who has been approved for critical information or correct a legal CBP is extremely concerned about parole under section 212(d)(5)(A), including error. the impact the requirements of this

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I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes.’’ wait for hours for the opportunity to I am very proud that the House is Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, just to enter the U.S. The Access to Counsel considering my bill today, the Access point out, this bill does not say any- Act would exponentially increase those to Counsel Act, H.R. 5581. It is a com- where this contact will be limited to a processing and wait times. monsense measure that would ensure simple phone call. Nowhere does it say Secondary inspection is used at ports that U.S. citizens, green card holders, that. of entry to give CBP officials time for and other people with legal status are Madam Speaker, I will reserve the additional screening that may take able to consult with an attorney when balance of my time. longer than the normal case. It can in- Customs and Border Protection detains Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I clude more in-depth questioning, addi- them for over an hour. yield such time as she may consume tional database searches, and physical I introduced this bill, Madam Speak- again to the gentlewoman from Wash- searches when an individual is sus- er, as my first bill when I got to Con- ington (Ms. JAYAPAL). pected of carrying contraband. gress, and it was in the wake of the Ms. JAYAPAL. Madam Speaker, I Secondary inspection is done in an Muslim ban. It was in the wake of that just wanted to quote directly from sec- area near the primary inspection chaos that was unleashed at airports tion 2 of my bill: ‘‘The Secretary of booths. It serves to remove those across the country as people from Homeland Security shall provide the whose admissibility may be in question seven Muslim-majority countries found covered individual a meaningful oppor- from the primary inspection line so as themselves detained for hours, in some tunity to consult with counsel and an to not slow the line down. cases pressured to sign papers giving interested party not later than one The vast majority of the over 400 mil- up their legal status, and in many hour after the secondary inspection lion people admitted the United States cases deported. process commences and as necessary annually do not get referred to sec- More often than not, these people did throughout the inspection process, in- ondary inspection, but about 17 million not even have the opportunity to see cluding, as applicable, during deferred do. an attorney or even call anyone. They inspection.’’ Most ports of entry buildings and did not even have the opportunity to So again, this could be a phone call. other infrastructure are not equipped use the restrooms or to get water and ‘‘Meaningful access’’ is a broad term to allow multiple counsel consulta- food. and it takes into account my colleague tions at the same time. That means Since then, however, Madam Speak- from the other side’s concerns. longer wait times and backlogs for er—it isn’t just that moment—there Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, I re- entry. Allowing 17 million people to have been numerous cases of students serve the balance of my time. consult with counsel or some other in- Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I am detained for long periods at airports terested party will bring legitimate prepared to close. and sent back, despite holding valid trade and travel to a grinding halt. b 1200 Of course, slowing down of trade and visas secured after undergoing rigorous travel processing isn’t the only concern vetting by the State Department. One Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, I yield with H.R. 5581. Under current regula- student was detained and deported in myself such time as I may consume. tions adopted in 1980, applicants for ad- spite of a court order saying that he Madam Speaker, I am interested in mission are not entitled to representa- should be allowed to stay until a court the interpretation of the term ‘‘mean- tion in primary or secondary inspec- could review his case. ingful opportunity.’’ I tried a lot of tions, unless the applicant has become And earlier this year, we saw no less cases in my career. I did both prosecu- the focus of a criminal investigation than 200 people of Iranian American de- tion and criminal defense extensively. I and has been taken into custody. scent detained at the northern border can tell you what a meaningful oppor- But this bill gives all applicants for in Blaine, Washington, for up to 12 tunity would be as counsel. It would be admission to the U.S., including non- hours with no access to counsel. These sitting there with my client face-to- immigrants and lawful permanent resi- lengthy detentions occurred while CBP face, getting all the information pos- dents, a new statutory right to counsel. repeatedly denied that Iranian Ameri- sible. This idea is based on the belief that ev- cans were being targeted for different If the intention was to include, spe- eryone has a right to enter the U.S., treatment. cifically, a simple phone call, that is and it is a first step toward what many Many of the people impacted were what should have been put in here. of our Democrat colleagues ultimately U.S. citizens, as well as elderly people That is what should have been put in want, taxpayer-funded counsel for for- and children. Some had even undergone this bill, but it wasn’t. So, when I read eign nationals. extra vetting to participate in a pro- it, I think of places I have been to all In addition, there are serious con- gram designed for trusted travelers at along the border, having grown up in cerns with what constitutes interested the northern border. southern Arizona, and I have taken and parties under the bill. The term is de- A month later, CBP Acting Commis- led many congressional delegations fined to include practically anyone, in- sioner Mark Morgan said that border over the last 31⁄2 years. cluding any relative of the covered in- officials ‘‘got a little overzealous in I think of the Antelope Wells Port of dividual, the petitioner or sponsor of a their actions,’’ but the damage, Madam Entry. I think about that being about a visa, or anyone with a bona fide con- Speaker, had already been done. There 4-hour drive for the Customs and Bor- nection to the covered individual. were children of U.S. citizens—they der Protection officers that manned This could result in a scenario where themselves U.S. citizens—who watched that or worked there, that staffed that. a covered individual is referred for sec- their parents be detained and treated I think, well, what is the communica- ondary inspection because he is be- in a way that no American citizen tions like there? It is not good. It is lieved to be smuggling drugs or some should go through. No person should go not good. It is extremely remote. The other contraband and then places a call through that type of indignity and dis- nearest town on the Mexican side of to tip off his accomplices. respect. the border is 60 miles away. The near- The Access to Counsel Act is a bad If my bill were enacted into law, it est town on the New Mexico side of idea that would unduly hinder legiti- would ensure that any time CBP de- that border is Lordsburg, which is mate trade and travel. I urge my col- tains people with lawful status, then about a good 1.5- to 2-hour drive away leagues to oppose the amendment, and those individuals would simply have itself. I reserve the balance of my time. the right to call a lawyer and receive If you really wanted to get to narrow Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I assistance. It does not stop CBP from this, this bill should have been nar- yield such time as she may consume to doing its job; it does not create a right rowed, but it wasn’t narrowed.

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If we believe in that same promise this bill, so let’s forget about that. but if that is the goal, this language as fiercely as they do, we shouldn’t be This bill simply says that if an indi- has not been specific enough. scared to provide them with justice, vidual is held—an individual who may I also have talked with those who with, at the very least, access to legal be an America citizen, who may be a have had the secondary inspection. If counsel. green card holder, who if improperly, we are referring to the implementation Madam Speaker, we need to pass this by mistake, is sent out of the country of the travel restriction—and I think bill to, at the very least, take a small and may be forbidden from applying to the world, including the administra- step forward in living up to those come back in for 5 years, with all kinds tion, admitted that it was rolled out ideals, and we need to do it today. of problems, who may be a cancer re- poorly—that is a different animal than Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, I yield searcher who is supposed to work at what happens on a normal basis. myself such time as I may consume. Rockefeller Institute or Johns Hopkins I think of the San Luis Port of Entry Madam Speaker, I will just say this, or wherever and would be denied his or or the Nogales Port of Entry, but, par- I appreciate the sponsor of this indi- her talents because of a mistake. ticularly, San Luis. It gets so much cating that, in their interpretation, a All this bill says is that if someone is traffic through there. I can’t imagine simple phone call would suffice. I don’t held in secondary inspection for at what will happen when you try to bog think that is the way CBP is inter- least an hour, they must be given an down everything by allowing everyone preting this. I think they are inter- opportunity to call counsel, to call who moves to a secondary inspection preting this that they are going to other people, to call their brother-in- have counsel or some other interested have to build out infrastructure so law, to call whoever, and to commu- party, who we don’t really know who there can be private facilities for coun- nicate. That is all the bill says. that is. That is not defined very well, sel to meet with these folks. I fail to understand why it is at all either. Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- controversial. It will prevent the kind I think of all the commercial truck ance of my time. of tragic mistakes that have been made traffic that comes through Nogales. We Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I in the past. It will prevent the kind of don’t inspect but a small fraction of ve- have no other speakers, and I reserve confusion that we saw, that I person- hicles coming through there. It is very the balance of my time. ally saw at the airport when people difficult to move traffic. The infra- Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, I yield were held for hours and hours and structure itself is not conducive to myself the balance of my time. weren’t permitted to talk to counsel this. Madam Speaker, I just want to go standing outside the door, when I phys- I will just say, the one thing I was re- back to this and indicate there are a minded of as I was reviewing this bill ically had to prevent the door from multiplicity of issues with this bill, but for this debate today—and it really closing and dared them to arrest a some things that I want to reiterate. kind of came out in the debate when Member of Congress in order to allow I think the bill is a step forward to someone was talking about this notion an immigrant with valid papers to providing state-funded counsel for of where we are now, which is if you be- speak to an attorney who was standing folks who are here getting a secondary come a focus of a criminal investiga- on the other side of the door. inspection, which in the vast majority tion, you do get counsel. You get that That is what this bill is. It is simple. of cases is almost perfunctory and inci- opportunity for counsel. It is humane. It is commonsensical and I started thinking that, yes, exactly, dental and is very quick, in the normal ought to be adopted. I urge everyone to this is what we are doing. We are say- case. vote for this bill. ing now, in a civil administrative func- Again, I think it is bad facts—or, ac- Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- tion, we are going to give you a right tually, good facts to make the argu- ance of my time. to counsel. Are we going to expand ment. It is not going to make good pol- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, as an that to every area where there are civil icy. You are, again, arguing implemen- original cosponsor and senior member of the administrative regulatory violations or tation of the travel restriction, which Committee on the Judiciary, I rise in strong potential violations? The answer is wasn’t great. and enthusiastic support of H.R. 5581, the that would be absolutely, totally bi- But the norm—the norm—if you get ‘‘Access to Counsel Act of 2020,’’ which en- zarre. It would be unworkable, just as down to the border and spend time, as sures that certain individuals who are sub- this will be unworkable. I have many times, you are going to jected to prolonged inspection by U.S. Cus- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- see these secondary inspections are toms and Border Protection (CBP) at ports of ance of my time. short, perfunctory. There is no need of entry have a meaningful opportunity to com- Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I counsel. They almost always turn out municate with counsel and other interested yield such time as he may consume to well for the person that is delayed, ex- parties. the gentleman from Massachusetts cept for when they are a danger. Then, This important legislation amends section (Mr. KENNEDY). it becomes a problem, and they get an 235 of the Immigration and Nationality Act Mr. KENNEDY. Madam Speaker, I opportunity for counsel because now (INA) to require the Department of Homeland thank the chairman for moving this you have a criminal focus on them. Security (DHS) to ensure that certain individ- legislation forward and to our col- That is the key here. uals can communicate with counsel and other league, Ms. JAYAPAL, for extraordinary So, expanding this to civil cases, interested parties if they are subjected to pro- work on this legislation. which is exactly what you are doing longed inspection by CBP. Madam Speaker, you can learn an here, and putting us in line to walk The protections afforded by the Access to awful lot about a country by its ap- down to where we ultimately are going Counsel Act of 2020 would apply to individuals proach to justice. You learn about its to pay for that, that is not great pol- who possess valid travel documents, but who values, about the people it protects icy. That is bad policy, and I am urging are pulled out of the ‘‘primary’’ inspection line first, about the arc of its history, about my folks to oppose this. and referred to ‘‘secondary’’ inspection for ex- the injustice it tolerates and the in- Madam Speaker, I yield the balance tended processing. equities it reinforces. of my time. If such individuals are held in secondary in- When you aim that spotlight on our Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I spection for at least one hour, they must be Nation, what it reveals is not pretty. It yield myself the balance of my time. permitted to communicate with counsel and is not something to be proud of. Be- Madam Speaker, I find it bizarre to other interested parties. cause for millions of people who call suggest that you shouldn’t vote for a Counsel and interested parties would be this Nation home, justice is not a guar- bill because some other bill may do able to provide information and documentation antee. It is something withheld. It is something that you don’t like. This to the inspecting officer to facilitate the inspec- something far too many will never ex- bill does not provide—I personally tion process and offer support and assistance perience. think maybe it would be a good idea, to the individual subject to inspection.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:45 Jul 23, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K22JY7.041 H22JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H3642 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 22, 2020 Madam Speaker, the stakes can be high for The bill permits counsel and interested par- Pursuant to House Resolution 891, a person wrongfully refused admission and the ties to appear in person at the port of entry, the previous question is ordered on this consequences of being denied admission to but also gives DHS and CBP enough discre- portion of the divided question. the United States can be significant. tion to determine—based on operational and The question is: Will the House con- For example, a U.S. research institution other practical limitations—how the consulta- cur in the Senate amendment with the may lose the opportunity to employ a next tion takes place. House amendment specified in section generation cancer researcher if that re- The bill provides extra protection for lawful 4(b) of House Resolution 891? searcher is denied admission despite pos- permanent residents (LPRs) by prohibiting The question was taken; and the sessing a valid nonimmigrant visa. DHS from accepting a Record of Abandon- Speaker pro tempore announced that Individuals who are refused admission may ment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status the ayes appeared to have it. be unable to reunite with their families, receive from an LPR without first providing the LPR a Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, on critical medical care unavailable in their home reasonable opportunity to consult with coun- that I demand the yeas and nays. country, or pursue higher education at a U.S. sel. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- college or university. Madam Speaker, the Access to Counsel Act ant to section 3 of House Resolution Although some individuals may be permitted of 2020 is supported by an impressive coali- 965, the yeas and nays are ordered. to withdraw their application for admission and tion of highly respected organizations, includ- Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- return home without long term consequences, ing: Amnesty International; American Civil Lib- ther proceedings on this question will others may be ordered removed without a erties Union (ACLU); America’s Voice; Amer- be postponed. hearing or further review under ‘‘expedited re- ican Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA); f moval.’’ Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights; Immi- An individual who receives an expedited re- gration Hub; and National Iranian American MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE moval order is barred from returning to the Council (NIAC). A message from the Senate by Ms. United States for five years. I urge all Members to join me in voting to Byrd, one of its clerks, announced that Communication protocols are inconsistent pass H.R. 5581, the Access to Counsel Act of the Senate has passed a bill of the fol- across ports of entry and CBP provides no 2020. lowing title in which the concurrence public guidance on an individual’s ability to Ms. LOFGREN. Madam Speaker, I rise in of the House is requested: communicate with counsel and other individ- support of H.R. 5581, the ‘‘Access to Counsel uals during the inspection process. Act of 2020’’, a bill that will ensure that individ- S. 3989. An act to amend the United States According to an American Immigration Semiquincentennial Commission Act of 2016 uals who lawfully present themselves at our to modify certain membership and other re- Council report, CBP policies and practices on ports of entry are treated fairly and allowed to quirements of the United States access to counsel vary from one office to an- communicate with counsel and other parties if Semiquincentennial Commission, and for other.’’ they are subjected to prolonged inspection. other purposes. While some ports of entry completely bar The Immigration and Nationality Act pro- counsel in primary or secondary inspection,’’ vides individuals in removal proceedings the f others provide specific procedures for inter- right to representation at no expense to the MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT acting with counsel or provide the inspecting government. Although federal regulations ex- A message in writing from the Presi- officer with broad discretion to decide whether tend this right to immigration-related ‘‘exami- dent of the United States was commu- and with whom to communicate. nations,’’ applicants for admission—specifically Madam Speaker, the Access to Counsel Act nicated to the House by Ms. Mariel those in primary or secondary inspection—are Ridgway, one of his secretaries. of 2020 ensures that no one is cut off from the excluded unless they become the focus of a world due to the Administration’s hasty and criminal investigation. f mismanaged rollout of the Muslim ban and the However, our immigration laws are complex, widespread chaos that it engendered at air- and so are some questions regarding an indi- b 1215 ports across the nation. vidual’s admissibility. TAXPAYER FIRST ACT OF 2019 Affected individuals were detained at air- Access to outside assistance is important to ports for hours, and many were sent back to ensure that CBP has a complete under- Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, pursu- their home countries without the ability to con- standing of the facts and the law before decid- ant to House Resolution 1053, I move to tact their families or receive the assistance of ing admissibility. That is because grave con- take from the Speaker’s table the bill counsel. sequences can result from being refused ad- (H.R. 1957) to amend the Internal Rev- Reports of similar treatment surfaced in Jan- mission—consequences that extend well be- enue Code of 1986 to modernize and im- uary 2020, as tensions between Iran and the yond simply turning around and getting back prove the Internal Revenue Service, United States escalated and up to 200 individ- on a plane. and for other purposes, with the Senate uals of Iranian descent were detained and Individuals who are refused admission may amendments thereto, and ask for its questioned in secondary inspection at the be unable to reunite with their families or re- immediate consideration. Peace Arch Border Crossing in Blaine, Wash- ceive critical medical care unavailable in their The Clerk read the title of the bill. ington. home country. They may be turned away from The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. These individuals—many of whom were a U.S. employer who desperately needs their SCHNEIDER). The Clerk will designate U.S. citizens or permanent residents, including skills. Or they may be denied the opportunity the Senate amendments. seniors and children—were held for several to pursue higher education at a U.S. college Senate amendments: hours, with some reportedly held for up to 12 Strike all after the enacting clause and in- or university. sert the following: hours. If that weren’t enough, they could also be Madam Speaker, although complications in SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. subject to a 5-year bar to returning to the This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Great American the inspection process can arise in response United States if they are issued an expedited Outdoors Act’’. to sweeping changes in immigration policy or removal order. SEC. 2. NATIONAL PARKS AND PUBLIC LAND LEG- shifting world events, the greatest impact on That is why this legislation is so critical. ACY RESTORATION FUND. individuals comes from the consistent lack of By allowing individuals who lawfully present (a) IN GENERAL.—Subtitle II of title 54, United access to counsel and other assistance at themselves for inspection at a port of entry to States Code, is amended by inserting after chap- ports of entry on a day-to-day basis. communicate with counsel or other interested ter 2003 the following: All individuals—including U.S. citizens—who parties with information relevant to their re- ‘‘CHAPTER 2004—NATIONAL PARKS AND seek to lawfully enter the United States are quest for admission, CBP will be better PUBLIC LAND LEGACY RESTORATION subject to inspection by CBP officers at ports equipped to correctly resolve legal uncertain- FUND of entry. ties and individuals will be treated more equi- ‘‘Sec. Without access to counsel and other parties, tably. ‘‘200401. Definitions. many individuals are refused admission or ‘‘200402. National Parks and Public Land Leg- I would like to thank my friend and col- acy Restoration Fund. issued an expedited removal order instead of league, Representative JAYAPAL for her leader- ‘‘§ 200401. Definitions being provided the chance to vindicate their ship and commitment to this issue. Her efforts ‘‘In this chapter: rights and lawfully enter the country. led to the introduction of this legislation, and I ‘‘(1) ASSET.—The term ‘asset’ means any real The Access to Counsel Act will ensure indi- urge all my colleagues to support the Access property, including any physical structure or viduals who are seeking to lawfully enter the to Counsel Act. grouping of structures, landscape, trail, or other United States are treated fairly and with dig- The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time tangible property, that— nity. for debate has expired. ‘‘(A) has a specific service or function; and

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‘‘(B) is tracked and managed as a distinct, ority deferred maintenance projects in the Sys- ‘‘(B) INSUFFICIENT ALTERNATE ALLOCATION.— identifiable entity by the applicable covered tem, in the National Wildlife Refuge System, on If Congress enacts legislation establishing alter- agency. public land administered by the Bureau of Land nate allocations for amounts made available ‘‘(2) COVERED AGENCY.—The term ‘covered Management, for the Bureau of Indian Edu- under subsection (c) that are less than the full agency’ means— cation schools, and in the National Forest Sys- amount appropriated under that subsection, the ‘‘(A) the Service; tem, as follows: difference between the amount appropriated ‘‘(B) the United States Fish and Wildlife Serv- ‘‘(A) 70 percent of the amounts deposited in and the alternate allocation shall be allocated ice; the Fund for each fiscal year shall be allocated by the President. ‘‘(C) the Forest Service; to the Service. ‘‘(j) PUBLIC DONATIONS.— ‘‘(D) the Bureau of Land Management; and ‘‘(B) 15 percent of the amounts deposited in ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary and the Sec- ‘‘(E) the Bureau of Indian Education. the Fund for each fiscal year shall be allocated retary of Agriculture may accept public cash or ‘‘(3) FUND.—The term ‘Fund’ means the Na- to the Forest Service. in-kind donations that advance efforts— tional Parks and Public Land Legacy Restora- ‘‘(C) 5 percent of the amounts deposited in the ‘‘(A) to reduce the deferred maintenance back- tion Fund established by section 200402(a). Fund for each fiscal year shall be allocated to log; and ‘‘(4) PROJECT.—The term ‘project’ means any the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. ‘‘(B) to encourage relevant public-private activity to reduce or eliminate deferred mainte- ‘‘(D) 5 percent of the amounts deposited in the partnerships. nance of an asset, which may include resolving Fund for each fiscal year shall be allocated to ‘‘(2) CREDITS TO FUND.—Any cash donations directly related infrastructure deficiencies of the the Bureau of Land Management. accepted under paragraph (1) shall be— asset that would not by itself be classified as de- ‘‘(E) 5 percent of the amounts deposited in the ‘‘(A) credited to, and form a part of, the ferred maintenance. Fund for each fiscal year shall be allocated to Fund; and ‘‘§ 200402. National Parks and Public Land the Bureau of Indian Education. ‘‘(B) allocated to the covered agency for Legacy Restoration Fund ‘‘(2) LIMITATIONS.— which the donation was made. ‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established in ‘‘(A) NON-TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS.—Over ‘‘(3) OTHER ALLOCATIONS.—Any donations al- the Treasury of the United States a fund to be the term of the Fund, within each covered agen- located to a covered agency under paragraph known as the ‘National Parks and Public Land cy, not less than 65 percent of amounts from the (2)(B) shall be allocated to the applicable cov- Legacy Restoration Fund’. Fund shall be allocated for non-transportation ered agency independently of the allocations ‘‘(b) DEPOSITS.— projects. under subsection (e)(1). ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para- ‘‘(B) TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS.—The ‘‘(k) REQUIRED CONSIDERATION FOR ACCESSI- graph (2), for each of fiscal years 2021 through amounts remaining in the Fund after the alloca- BILITY.—In expending amounts from the Fund, 2025, there shall be deposited in the Fund an tions required under subparagraph (A) may be the Secretary and the Secretary of Agriculture amount equal to 50 percent of all energy devel- allocated for transportation projects of the cov- shall incorporate measures to improve the acces- opment revenues due and payable to the United ered agencies, including paved and unpaved sibility of assets and accommodate visitors and States from oil, gas, coal, or alternative or re- roads, bridges, tunnels, and paved parking employees with disabilities in accordance with newable energy development on Federal land areas. applicable law.’’. and water credited, covered, or deposited as mis- ‘‘(C) PLAN.—Any priority deferred mainte- (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of cellaneous receipts under Federal law in the nance project funded under this section shall be chapters for subtitle II of title 54, United States preceding fiscal year. consistent with an applicable transportation, Code, is amended by inserting after the item re- ‘‘(2) MAXIMUM AMOUNT.—The amount depos- deferred maintenance, or capital improvement lating to chapter 2003 the following: ited in the Fund under paragraph (1) shall not plan developed by the applicable covered agen- ‘‘2004. National Parks and Public Land exceed $1,900,000,000 for any fiscal year. cy. Legacy Restoration Fund ...... 200401’’. ‘‘(3) EFFECT ON OTHER REVENUES.—Nothing in ‘‘(f) PROHIBITED USE OF FUNDS.—No amounts (c) GAO STUDY.—Not later than 5 years after this section affects the disposition of revenues in the Fund shall be used— the date of enactment of this Act, the Comp- that— ‘‘(1) for land acquisition; troller General of the United States shall— ‘‘(A) are due to the United States, special ‘‘(2) to supplant discretionary funding made (1) conduct a study on the implementation of funds, trust funds, or States from mineral and available for annually recurring facility oper- this section and the amendments made by this energy development on Federal land and water; ations, maintenance, and construction needs; or section, including whether this section and the or ‘‘(3) for bonuses for employees of the Federal amendments made by this section have effec- ‘‘(B) have been otherwise appropriated— Government that are carrying out this section. tively reduced the priority deferred maintenance ‘‘(g) SUBMISSION OF PRIORITY LIST OF ‘‘(i) under Federal law, including— backlog of the covered agencies (as that term is PROJECTS TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 90 days ‘‘(I) the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of defined in section 200401 of title 54, United after the date of enactment of this section, the 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109–432); States Code); and and Secretary and the Secretary of Agriculture shall (2) submit to Congress a report that describes ‘‘(II) the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et submit to the Committees on Energy and Nat- the results of the study under paragraph (1). seq.); or ural Resources and Appropriations of the Sen- ate and the Committees on Natural Resources SEC. 3. PERMANENT FULL FUNDING OF THE ‘‘(ii) from— LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION ‘‘(I) the Land and Water Conservation Fund and Appropriations of the House of Representa- FUND. established under chapter 2003; or tives a list of projects to be funded for fiscal (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 200303 of title 54, ‘‘(II) the Historic Preservation Fund estab- year 2021 that— United States Code, is amended to read as fol- lished under chapter 3031. ‘‘(1) are identified by the Secretary and the lows: ‘‘(c) AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.—Amounts de- Secretary of Agriculture as priority deferred posited in the Fund shall be available to the maintenance projects; and ‘‘§ 200303. Availability of funds Secretary and the Secretary of Agriculture, as ‘‘(2) as of the date of the submission of the ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Any amounts deposited in provided in subsection (e), without further ap- list, are ready to be implemented. the Fund under section 200302 for fiscal year propriation or fiscal year limitation. ‘‘(h) SUBMISSION OF ANNUAL LIST OF 2020 and each fiscal year thereafter shall be ‘‘(d) INVESTMENT OF AMOUNTS.— PROJECTS TO CONGRESS.—Until the date on made available for expenditure for fiscal year ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may request which all of the amounts in the Fund are ex- 2021 and each fiscal year thereafter, without the Secretary of the Treasury to invest any por- pended, the President shall annually submit to further appropriation or fiscal year limitation, tion of the Fund that is not, as determined by Congress, together with the annual budget of to carry out the purposes of the Fund (including the Secretary, in consultation with the Sec- the United States, a list of projects to be funded accounts and programs made available from the retary of Agriculture, required to meet the cur- from the Fund that includes a detailed descrip- Fund pursuant to the Further Consolidated Ap- rent needs of the Fund. tion of each project, including the estimated ex- propriations Act, 2020 (Public Law 116–94; 133 ‘‘(2) REQUIREMENT.—An investment requested penditures from the Fund for the project for the Stat. 2534)). under paragraph (1) shall be made by the Sec- applicable fiscal year. ‘‘(b) ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS.—Amounts made retary of the Treasury in a public debt secu- ‘‘(i) ALTERNATE ALLOCATION.— available under subsection (a) shall be in addi- rity— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Appropriations Acts may tion to amounts made available to the Fund ‘‘(A) with a maturity suitable to the needs of provide for alternate allocation of amounts under section 105 of the Gulf of Mexico Energy the Fund, as determined by the Secretary; and made available under this section, consistent Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public ‘‘(B) bearing interest at a rate determined by with the allocations to covered agencies under Law 109–432) or otherwise appropriated from the the Secretary of the Treasury, taking into con- subsection (e)(1). Fund. sideration current market yields on outstanding ‘‘(2) ALLOCATION BY PRESIDENT.— ‘‘(c) ALLOCATION AUTHORITY.— marketable obligations of the United States of ‘‘(A) NO ALTERNATE ALLOCATIONS.—If Con- ‘‘(1) SUBMISSION OF COST ESTIMATES.—The comparable maturity. gress has not enacted legislation establishing al- President shall submit to Congress detailed ac- ‘‘(3) CREDITS TO FUND.—The income on invest- ternate allocations by the date on which the Act count, program, and project allocations of the ments of the Fund under this subsection shall be making full-year appropriations for the Depart- full amount made available under subsection credited to, and form a part of, the Fund. ment of the Interior, Environment, and Related (a)— ‘‘(e) USE OF FUNDS.— Agencies for the applicable fiscal year is enacted ‘‘(A) for fiscal year 2021, not later than 90 ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Amounts deposited in the into law, amounts made available under sub- days after the date of enactment of the Great Fund for each fiscal year shall be used for pri- section (c) shall be allocated by the President. American Outdoors Act; and

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We But I hope today we can move past made available under subsection (a), including wanted to publicly release the legisla- those political differences and to hon- allocations by account, program, and project. tion on the rim of the canyon to show estly consider the value of conserva- ‘‘(B) ALLOCATION BY PRESIDENT.— firsthand the lands that we were at- tion and the importance of stable, pre- ‘‘(i) NO ALTERNATE ALLOCATIONS.—If Congress tempting to protect. has not enacted legislation establishing alter- Unfortunately, the weather had other dictable funding. nate allocations by the date on which the Act ideas. That night, before the event, it We have a generational opportunity making full-year appropriations for the Depart- snowed more than it had in decades. to ensure America’s crown jewels are ment of the Interior, Environment, and Related But by some small miracle, the roads protected. We have a unique chance to Agencies for the applicable fiscal year is enacted into law, amounts made available under sub- were clear, and we found an easy path- ensure that every tool is available to section (a) shall be allocated by the President. way into the park. We made it in time help us respond to the climate crisis, so ‘‘(ii) INSUFFICIENT ALTERNATE ALLOCATION.— and even found some rangers to help us that we can protect those landscapes If Congress enacts legislation establishing alter- set up in the snow. that best protect clean water, clean nate allocations for amounts made available Tribal leaders representing people air, and healthy green spaces. under subsection (a) that are less than the full who have called that land their home This bill is a major win for the Amer- amount appropriated under that subsection, the for a millennia joined us at the event. difference between the amount appropriated Standing there with them on the edge ican people, decades in the making, I and the alternate allocation shall be allocated of the amazing canyon millions of might add. I have pursued it for years. by the President. years in the making and glistening in Some of my colleagues have pursued it ‘‘(3) RECREATIONAL PUBLIC ACCESS.—Amounts the snow, it was hard not to be moved. for years. This didn’t happen over- expended from the Fund under this section shall night. be consistent with the requirements for rec- Looking out over the Grand Canyon, reational public access for hunting, fishing, rec- you are reminded why we as a Nation Now, during a time of national dis- reational shooting, or other outdoor recreational have dedicated ourselves to protecting illusionment, it is perhaps more nec- purposes under section 200306(c). the unique and enduring landscapes essary than ever to demonstrate that ‘‘(4) ANNUAL REPORT.—The President shall around us. Nowhere else on Earth is we can still bridge the divide. submit to Congress an annual report that de- there a sight quite like the Grand Can- When it comes to passing along this scribes the final allocation by account, program, yon, or, for that matter, like Yosemite Nation to our children and to theirs, and project of amounts made available under Valley or Yellowstone National Park. we can still work together to find com- subsection (a), including a description of the These places are gems of our National status of obligations and expenditures.’’. mon ground. (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— Park system, and they show who we (1) Section 200302(c) of title 54, United States are as a people. This bill goes beyond politics. It is Code, is amended by striking paragraph (3). We are judged on what we choose to about ensuring that we pass along a (2) Section 200306(a)(2)(B) of title 54, United pass on, and today we have an oppor- legacy of public lands stewardship and States Code, is amended by striking clause (iii). tunity to reaffirm our commitment to conservation to future generations, so (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sec- preserving these lands for the future they, too, can marvel at the Grand tions for chapter 2003 of title 54, United States and for future generations. Canyon covered in snow. Code, is amended by striking the item relating to In a few short minutes we will vote Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my col- section 200303 and inserting the following: on the Great American Outdoors Act, a leagues to support this important ‘‘200303. Availability of funds.’’. bill to significantly increase conserva- measure. MOTION TO CONCUR tion spending in the United States. For Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I have too long we have allowed our National Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of a motion at the desk. Parks to fall into disrepair. We have my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The underfunded maintenance while park Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I Clerk will report the motion. visitation has skyrocketed. At the The Clerk read as follows: yield myself such time as I may con- same time, we have failed to meet the sume. Mr. Grijalva moves that the House concur full promise of the Land and Water in the Senate amendments to H.R. 1957. Let’s get a couple of things very Conservation Fund. We have been di- clear. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- verting half of this conservation fund- ant to the order of the House of July ing stream to other uses for which this First of all, this is not about the 21, 2020, the motion shall be debatable money was never intended. Land and Water Conservation Fund. for 80 minutes, with 1 hour equally di- Today, we take the opportunity to We reauthorized permanently the Land vided and controlled by the chair and remedy both those failures. The Great and Water Conservation Fund in the ranking minority member of the Com- American Outdoors Act provides $1.9 last Congress, and in doing that, in a mittee on Natural Resources and 20 billion per year to maintain our Na- House Republican bill, I might add, we minutes equally divided and controlled tional Parks and public lands, ensuring took the State-side projects—these are by the majority leader and minority that special places like the Grand Can- the kinds of things like easements and leader or their respective designees. yon are accessible to all Americans as picnic grounds and roads and parks The gentleman from Arizona (Mr. they were to me on that February that your constituents are all telling GRIJALVA) and the gentleman from morning. you that they like, those are called the Utah (Mr. BISHOP) each will control 30 The law will also make an enduring State-side projects—and we actually minutes. The gentleman from Mary- commitment to protecting green and increased the funding for those pro- land (Mr. HOYER) and the gentleman flourishing open spaces by providing grams. from California (Mr. MCCARTHY) each $900 million annually to the Land and We also put in that act a limitation will control 10 minutes. Water Conservation Fund. on the amount of money that could be The Chair recognizes the gentleman This funding will mean more parks used to buy more land. This bill is from Arizona (Mr. GRIJALVA). for inner city families. It will allow us about that concept, the limitation of GENERAL LEAVE to protect forests, wetlands, and land acquisition. The special interest Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I ask marshes from the destruction of cli- groups have been putting pressure on unanimous consent that all Members mate change. It will help protect lands you and are giving you misinformation may have 5 legislative days in which to around the National Parks from inap- about this particular thing. They sim- revise and extend their remarks and in- propriate development and will expand ply want to circumvent the limits that sert extraneous material on H.R. 1957. recreational access and opportunity for were pushed in that bill that was there The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there all Americans. Combined, these two earlier. objection to the request of the gen- major programs amount to one of the tleman from Arizona? biggest wins for conservation in dec- This is two bills merged together. There was no objection. ades. The first one was the old H.R. 1225, the Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I yield We all know that not everyone here backlog maintenance bill that Mr. GRI- myself such time as I may consume. agrees about the value of these pro- JALVA referred to in his speech. We

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Obviously, it was popular. fix these problems, but they were not investments to reverse the damage, But for 11⁄2 years, Democratic leader- allowed to be brought to the floor. while creating over 100,000 jobs in the ship failed and refused to move that There will be many on both sides of the process. bill. One of their arguments was, this is aisle, some on our side, who will sup- Mr. Speaker, this legislation is key, there is no offset for a bill that port and defend this bill. grounded in two basic principles: that scored $7 billion. They refused to move I will remind you we are having a Congress should invest funding set it because there was no offset. heat wave here in Washington, D.C. aside for conservation towards the pub- That bill would fund parks’ mainte- For the first time in four years we are lic good, and that we should pay the nance backlogs by taking excess rev- coming close to 100 degrees, but the maintenance bills we have already ac- enue from those that come from all the heat index is well into three digits. crued. It is time that we honor our energy development, but primarily oil There are a lot of people suffering from promises. and gas, off-coast as well as on land, heat stroke. In South Carolina, the LWCF has and after we pay our obligations, the Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of protected the hallowed ground of Fort first $1 billion of the excess would be my time. Sumter, the living outdoor classroom used to maintain our parks. That is Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I yield of Congaree National Park, the Pitt still a decent bill. 5 minutes to the gentleman from South Street Bridge in Mount Pleasant, the You have added that, or the Demo- Carolina (Mr. CUNNINGHAM), a sponsor Folly Beach Boardwalk, and literally crats in the Senate have added that, to of the legislation, companion legisla- hundreds of other local and State a second bill that is mandatory $900 tion to the Senate bill. parks. million of spending. That mandatory In my district, LWCF protected the b 1230 spending will be from now until eter- ACE Basin, which is the largest unde- nity, but the goal of that is simply to Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, I veloped estuary on the Atlantic Coast, increase the buying power to buy more rise today in support of my bill, the providing a home for the area’s incred- lands, not to create the State-side Great American Outdoors Act, and to ible wildlife, a source of recreation for projects which we increased. express my gratitude for so many of sportsmen and -women, and a natural We are spending trillions of dollars my friends and colleagues, including safeguard for our coastal communities on coronavirus emergency spending. the 252 cosponsors from both sides of from devastating weather events. Just this past week, I heard from our We still have to pay for that. If you the aisle who are working with me to veterans about the important role that really think that mandatory increasing secure the greatest achievement for public lands play in the healing process of our debt is the right policy, I think conservation in a generation. for many men and women transitioning there is a problem there because the Mr. Speaker, my bipartisan legisla- back to civilian life. They told me how CBO did say that this new concoction— tion gives Congress a chance to deliver access to nature and the outdoors has bill scores at $17 billion. And I want a massive win not only for our irre- helped them find a sense of calm and you to notice there is no offset for that placeable parks and public lands, but also for this institution as a whole by peace. in this bill. The power of these places to heal and showing the American people that we Both House Republicans and House unite us reaches all the way back here can work together and keep our prom- Democrats have rules that they will to Washington, where my bill is sup- ises. not bring a bill to the floor that is not ported by the Speaker, by the minority The Great American Outdoors Act offset. The Blue Dog Democrats unani- leader, and by a large bipartisan major- will honor our Nation’s commitment to mously wrote a letter to their leader- ity. Seventy-three Senators have al- conservation in two important ways. ship saying, Do not bring a bill to the ready voted for this bill, and President First, it fully and permanently funds floor that is not offset. Trump has specifically asked for us to the Land and Water Conservation This violates the rules of both the send it to his desk. Democrats and the Republicans clearly Fund, our most important conserva- In this current climate of division and adds $17 billion to the debt, and the tion program. LWCF preserves the best and discord, the Great American Out- reason this is here is, well, because. of America, ensuring hunting, fishing, doors Act is exemplary of the fact that Both LWCF, as well as what we want boating, hiking, and other recreational Republicans and Democrats can still to do with park maintenance, is paid access for all of our constituents. come together to pursue commonsense for by royalties from those gas and oil It is the backbone of our $778 billion solutions, do right by our public lands, explorations. The excess was to go to economy, which accounts for over 5 and keep our word. parks. We already have obligations million jobs across this country. It pro- Mr. Speaker, I invite all my col- with those royalties. GOMESA is an tects working forests and the jobs that leagues to join me in supporting our obligation. Historic preservation is an they support in the woods and the communities, families, public lands, obligation. State reimbursement is an mills. And here is the best part: It does and economy by voting to pass the obligation. Those are priorities. it all without spending a dime of tax- Great American Outdoors Act. Now, we are also saying in this bill, payer money. Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I the $1 billion of money to buy more Despite this, we have consistently yield 1 minute to the gentleman from land is now also a priority above and fallen short in utilizing the full Idaho (Mr. SIMPSON) to explain why beyond what is happening for the parks amount of funds in LWCF. Over the mandatory spending is good. and what will get there for the parks, past 55 years, we have only spent half Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I thank which may not in normal times be a the money that we have deposited in my good friend from Utah for yielding. concern, but in this era, CRS has al- the fund, thereby creating an I know that was painful. ready certified that we are 84 percent unsustainable backlog in the Mr. Speaker, I rise in favor of the lower in the amount of activity and the Lowcountry and across this Nation. Great American Outdoors Act. It amount of royalties coming in from This legislation will fix that, ensuring makes sense to me that, if we are going our energy development than we were a at long last that these funds are spent to have public lands and preserve pub- year ago. That is 2 million barrels of how they were intended. lic lands for Americans, we should also oil a day less than we were producing Second, it will relieve the growing take care of it. That is why the LWCF and getting royalties from them last multibillion-dollar maintenance back- funding and deferred maintenance part year. log in our national forests, parks, and of this bill are very important and a So if buying more land is the pri- other Federal public lands. From crum- perfect combination. ority, the maintenance of our backlog bling roads and eroding trails to aging With that in mind, I wrote the LAND could be totally left out. water systems and deteriorating his- Act in 2017, which funded these two

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Mr. Speaker, I rise and injustices in our society, including payer money. today in support of the Great American inequitable access to our wild places, Fast-forward to 2020 and the Presi- Outdoors Act. this bill will boost rural economies and dent specifically asked Congress to My district has 120 projects that ben- expand access to public lands for future send him a bill that funded both these efit from the Land and Water Con- generations. programs and that he would sign it. servation Fund, from community parks I am also pleased that this bill takes Thanks to Senator GARDNER, Senator to the Wayne National Forest, to the steps to tackle our national park main- DAINES, Senator HEINRICH, and Senator Hopewell Culture National Historical tenance backlog to support treasured MANCHIN, the Great American Outdoors Park. places like the Lewis and Clark Na- Act built upon the LAND Act and Public lands, forests, and parks give tional Historical Park. Oregonians care passed the Senate with 73 votes, which folks the opportunity to connect with deeply about protecting our parks, for- brings us to this historic day. the outdoors and with each other, espe- ests, scenic areas, and wildlife refuges, The Great American Outdoors Act cially in this time of the coronavirus. and this bill takes important steps to creates 100,000 jobs, preserves public I also represent a bunch of small safeguard them for future generations. lands for future generations, and cares businesses, like Rocky Boots in Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman GRI- for our current national parks and Nelsonville that employs 2,800 people JALVA for his leadership, and I urge all trails. All this is funded by energy rev- and depends on a thriving outdoor of my colleagues to support this bill. enue and the existing $20 billion fund— recreation economy. Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I again, not taxpayer dollars. The bill does not expand the Federal In my district last year, $1.37 billion yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman footprint because 99 percent of the was spent on outdoor recreation. And from Indiana (Mrs. WALORSKI). LWCF purchases are within existing at a time when there is such a backlog Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise public lands. in maintenance, this maintenance sup- today to support the Great American The bill does not force anyone to sell port will create 100,000 jobs. Outdoors Act. their property since it is willing seller During a time when we have 11.1 per- Our Nation’s public lands have long and willing buyer. cent unemployment, Congress should been treasured sources of enjoyment Mr. Speaker, I urge adoption of this be taking every opportunity it can to and beauty available to every Amer- bill not for me and not for you, but for create jobs. ican. They also play a critical role in future generations so that they can Mr. Speaker, this bill isn’t just about our economy, with the outdoor recre- enjoy our great outdoors. conservation, it is about jobs and the ation industry supporting 5.2 million Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I yield economy, and I urge my colleagues to jobs. 2 minutes to the gentleman from Cali- vote ‘‘yes.’’ The hardworking Hoosiers I rep- fornia (Mr. COX), a member of the Nat- It is a Senate bill that passed the resent know that better than anyone. ural Resources Committee. Senate 73–25. It is not perfect, but it is Manufacturers in northern Indiana Mr. COX of California. Mr. Speaker, a good bill, and it is a bill we should build products like boats, trailers, and today is a great day for public lands, support. 80 percent of the Nation’s RVs. That is for land conservation, for outdoor Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I yield why Elkhart, Indiana, is known as the recreation, and for every American 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Or- RV Capital of the World. who values these gifts that Mother Na- egon (Ms. BONAMICI). I am a proud cosponsor of the Great ture has provided for our country. Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Speaker, I rise American Outdoors Act because it will Last year, we made a promise to the today in support of the Great American support RV and boat manufacturers American people to protect their pub- Outdoors Act. and their workers, promote conserva- lic lands, our national treasures, by Protecting wilderness reflects the tion, and revitalize our national parks. permanently reauthorizing the Land best values of Oregon: environmental By investing in long-delayed mainte- and Water Conservation Fund as part protection, stewardship of our land, nance projects, it will ensure our na- of the John Dingell Conservation, Man- and community partnership. tional parks can continue to be enjoyed agement, and Recreation Act. Today, The Land and Water Conservation by all Americans for generations to we are poised to make good on that Fund represents a bipartisan commit- come. By enhancing access to our pub- promise by passing the Great American ment to safeguarding natural areas and lic lands, it will boost tourism, Outdoors Act, which will permanently providing recreation opportunities in strengthen our economy, and support and fully fund the LWCF. I am proud to the prized outdoor areas that make good-paying jobs. be an original cosponsor of that bill. places in northwest Oregon, like Ecola Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to These funds have not just protected State Park and the Tualatin National join me in voting for the Great Amer- our Nation’s most well-known national Wildlife Refuge, so special. Unfortu- ican Outdoors Act. parks, but, over the years, LWCF dol- nately, the program has faced signifi- Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I yield lars have also created parks, ball fields, cant instability in recent years, lim- 2 minutes to the gentleman from Cali- and other outdoor recreational spaces iting the long-term planning needed for fornia (Mr. COSTA), the senior member in every corner of our country from meaningful conservation efforts. of the Natural Resources Committee. Alaska to Florida, from Maine to Ha- Last month, I joined my colleagues Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I thank the waii. on the Select Committee on the Cli- This also includes many communities chairman for his efforts to bring this mate Crisis in releasing a bold, com- in my district, such as Mendota, legislation to the House floor. prehensive, science-based climate ac- Huron, Selma, Sanger, Parlier, I rise today to speak on the Great Lemoore, Corcoran, Allensworth, tion plan. Our plan for solving the cli- American Outdoors Act and the impor- Shafter, Buttonwillow, McFarland, and mate crisis recognizes the value of pub- tance of this legislation and why we Arvin, just to name a few. lic lands and healthy ecosystems in se- should move on a bipartisan effort to Mr. Speaker, I thank the bipartisan questering carbon dioxide and pro- pass it. team of my colleagues and activists moting biodiversity, and it calls for a This bill tackles a tremendous de- who have worked hard to make this full and permanent funding for the ferred maintenance backlog on public legislation a reality. Land and Water Conservation Fund. lands, including our national parks, There is an old East Asian proverb The Great American Outdoors Act our treasures, the great American na- that says: One generation plants the will help mitigate the climate crisis tional parks. trees for another generation to enjoy and protect the natural beauty and ro- This funding will contribute towards the shade. Today, we are replanting bust habitats that fish and wildlife de- making our parks safe and enhance the those trees. pend on for survival. recreational access, such as the great Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to At a time when our communities are Yosemite National Park, the crown vote in support of this bill. struggling to recover from the eco- jewel in California, as well as Kings Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I nomic consequences of the coronavirus Canyon and Sequoia National Parks yield 1 minute to the gentleman from pandemic, a time when there is height- and many others—not only in Cali- Ohio (Mr. STIVERS). ened awareness about the inequities fornia, but across our Nation—that are

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Mr. Speaker, I tional Parks, Chaco Culture National We are way in arrears in terms of de- thank the ranking member for the Historical Park, and El Malpais Na- ferred maintenance that we need to do time, and perhaps we can continue that tional Monument. not only for our national parks, but for discussion in another venue because Repairing the crumbling infrastruc- our public lands. That is why this is so today I am rising in support of this act. ture on our public lands today is crit- important. Mr. Speaker, a while back I was at ical so that future generations can Let me respond to the issue of our the Library of Congress and I met the enjoy them. I am proud of the work we deficit. famous filmmaker, Ken Burns and he did to get this bill to this point, and I Our deficit is a problem. I am a Blue taught me something. He spoke to us urge my colleagues to invest in our Na- Dog. But let’s be clear. After 16 years about the creation of the National tional Parks and public lands, and vote here, I have come to the conclusion Park System last century and how it ‘‘yes’’ on the Great American Outdoors that trying to address incremental represented a singular defining mo- Act. issues as they relate to our national ment for America; our sense of vast- Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I deficit is not going to get us there. ness, openness, and endless oppor- yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Until Republicans are willing to ad- tunity, and regenerated for us an un- Texas (Mr. HURD). dress the issues of revenues and Demo- derstanding of an American ethos, this Mr. HURD of Texas. Mr. Speaker, crats are willing to address the issues great ideal of conservation, caring for Teddy Roosevelt once remarked that: of expenditures together and jump off what we have and transferring it into We have fallen heirs to the most glorious that cliff holding hands to balance rev- the future. heritage a people have ever received, and enues and expenditures, we are just not Mr. Speaker, our National Park sites each one must do his or her part if we wish going to get there. Okay? are majestic places, great sources of to show that the nation is worthy of its good fortune. So we should not use that as an ex- national pride, and a living heritage for cuse not to do what we should do for all Americans. But here is the problem: Passage of the Great American Out- today’s generation and future genera- We have a backlog of maintenance, but doors Act proves we are worthy of the tions. The creation of this permanent we fix it today. good fortune and glorious heritage of funding highlights the need for Con- Along with providing certainty for our National Parks. gress to address the deferred mainte- the future of the Land and Water Con- Future generations have been count- nance backlog. servation Fund, this all is a great boost ing on us to ensure these treasures can I will admit that we are not doing to communities eager for innovation be visited for another 100 years and, more to provide funding for our aging and conservation ideals. with the funding secured in this bill, Federal water infrastructure that also Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I yield we aren’t letting them down. needs to be invested on. 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from In 1893, Katharine Lee Bates was in- So let me close. Let’s take the mo- spired hiking up Pikes Peak, and she New Mexico (Ms. HAALAND), who is vice ment of this bipartisan success to re- chair of the full Committee of Natural penned the following lines: double our efforts to address the need Resources and chair of the Sub- O beautiful for spacious skies for maintenance on federally owned committee on National Parks, Forests, For amber waves of grain projects. For purple mountain majesties and Public Lands. Above the fruited plain. b 1245 Ms. HAALAND. Mr. Speaker, I rise America, America Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I today in support of the Great American God shed His grace on thee yield myself 2 minutes. Outdoors Act. And crown thy good with brotherhood This bill is actually extremely poorly From the day I became the chair- From sea to shining sea. drafted. It assumes basic things. But if, woman of the National Parks, Forests, Passage of this bipartisan bill is a for instance, as we said, the royalties and Public Lands Subcommittee, I triumphant act that will benefit count- don’t show up as we are anticipating, have heard from constituents, col- less generations to come. we don’t have that $1 billion to buy leagues, and advocates about fixing the Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I yield more land. How do you solve that? Do maintenance backlog and fully funding 2 minutes to the gentleman from Colo- you prorate that money? Do you take LWCF and making it permanent. rado (Mr. NEGUSE), a member of the it from other sources? Do you put this LWCF has helped provide rec- Natural Resources Committee. mandatory spending above other man- reational opportunities for underserved Mr. NEGUSE. Mr. Speaker, I am datory spending, like Social Security? and low-income communities in nearly proud to speak today in support of the CRS said those are good questions, every Congressional district, and last Great American Outdoors Act. I would and they don’t know because this bill year, we passed an historic permanent like to thank my colleague from Ari- is silent on all those questions. authorization. zona, the distinguished chairman, It says the President is supposed to In my district, LWCF has supported Chairman GRIJALVA, for his leadership; come up with $900 million of projects. the Valle del Oro National Wildlife Ref- and also thank my colleague from What if he only comes up with $800 mil- uge, Petroglyph National Monument, South Carolina, Representative lion? Who gets that extra $100 million? Tingley Beach recreation area, the CUNNINGHAM, for introducing this bill. Does that go to the Department of the Elena Gallegos Open Space picnic area, The Great American Outdoors Act, as Interior? Is that a slush fund? and Martineztown Park. you have heard today, Mr. Speaker, Once again, CRS said, Good ques- The great American Outdoors Act would provide full and permanent fund- tions, and no one knows because this will ensure LWCF’s full $900 million is ing for the Land and Water Conserva- bill is silent on those types of ques- used every year for conservation and tion Fund, and address the significant tions. environmental protection, to boost maintenance backlog on our Nation’s BLM has no idea of how much money local outdoor economies, and to pro- public lands. they have spent on this program or tect intact ecosystems essential for Since its inception, the LWCF pro- where the land is. The State portion is adapting to climate change. gram has established many of our Na- actually—they are okay because they The bill also establishes the National tion’s most coveted and incredible pub- are a percentage. But this is talking Park Service and Public Land Legacy lic lands. The program has invested in about a dollar figure. Restoration Fund to provide five Fed- over 41,000 parks, including Rocky So you are going to hear a lot of eral land management agencies with up Mountain National Park, Arapaho and platitudes, but somebody, at some to $9.5 billion over 5 years to address Roosevelt National Forests, Lory State

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In my district 2 minutes to the gentleman from Cali- the Land and Water Conservation alone, there have been 191 LWCF fornia (Mr. LEVIN), a valued member of Trust has done very important things projects. Therefore, establishing per- the Natural Resources Committee for my State and our Nation in pre- manent and full funding truly is crit- Mr. LEVIN of California. Mr. Speak- serving access to public lands and to ical. er, I am extremely fortunate to rep- the great outdoors. Additionally, deferred maintenance, resent a coastal district with many be- Also, for the maintenance backlog, I as you have heard my colleagues on loved beaches, lagoons, and State am proud to represent a piece of the both sides of the aisle discuss today, on parks. In California’s 49th Congres- Blue Ridge Parkway, which runs our public lands is a mounting problem sional District, our public lands bring through my district and was the second that we can no longer afford to ignore. outdoor recreation and joy to our resi- most visited National Park last year. I As one of our country’s most popular dents, and also to many tourists and think this year would be the same. National Parks, Rocky Mountain Na- visitors looking to catch some of our In North Carolina alone, we have tional Park faces a significant mainte- famous waves or hike our scenic trails. over 260,000 jobs that are directly at- nance backlog of $84 million. Our park This defining aspect of California tributable to the great outdoors; and employees are working incredibly hard, culture continues to make commu- those millions of visitors that come to but they can’t do it alone. We must ad- nities in my district not only economi- the State through the Blue Ridge dress this by increasing funds designed cally stronger, but also active, Parkway, they are vital for our econ- to upkeep and rebuild infrastructure on healthier, and happier, with locals and omy in western North Carolina. our Federal public lands. tourists alike enjoying all the benefits Passage of this bill will help, both I have consistently urged Congress to and spaces that the great outdoors the backlog and with ensuring that we fully fund LWCF and address these offer. have long-term reauthorization on the challenges, and I am so heartened to The LWCF is famously known as Land and Water Conservation Trust. I see this collaborative effort considered America’s most successful conserva- encourage a ‘‘yes’’ vote. on the House floor today and, of tion program. This historic bill is an Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I yield course, grateful to the county commis- all-around win for our communities, 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from sioners, and to so many local officials, benefiting local economies, and pro- Michigan (Mrs. DINGELL), an effective conservation groups, anglers and out- tecting our planet for future genera- member and a leader on the Natural door recreation businesses who have tions. Resources Committee. come together to contribute their time Thus far, California has received ap- Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I thank and dedication to this effort. Let’s get proximately $2.5 billion in LWCF fund- my wonderful chairman. this bill passed. ing over the last 50 years, which has I rise in strong support of the Great Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I helped to protect iconic places, like American Outdoors Act. This historic yield 1 minute to the gentleman from San Onofre State Beach, Carlsbad legislation makes good on our commit- Pennsylvania (Mr. FITZPATRICK). State Beach, San Clemente State ment to preserve our Nation’s environ- Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I Beach, Torrey Pines Beach and Nature mental heritage for future generations. rise today as the lead sponsor of the Reserve, and several flourishing la- This is an emotional moment for me. Great American Outdoors Act, and this goons, all in my district. It provides full permanent funding for is a very, very big day for this Cham- We are not just protecting those the Land and Water Conservation ber. iconic places with this bill; we are also Fund, landmark conservation legisla- As my colleagues are aware, I have investing in our fight against the cli- tion that my late husband, John Din- been pushing to both permanently re- mate crisis. By conserving natural re- gell, wrote and helped establish in 1964. authorize and permanently fund the sources across the country, we are safe- The LWCF funding has protected Land and Water Conservation Fund lit- keeping critical landscapes, fragile eco- Michigan and the Nation’s critical nat- erally since the day I entered this systems, and important wildlife habi- ural resources, while supporting local Chamber. tat which are all part of the ecosystem economies, creating jobs, and providing In addition to the LWCF, this legisla- we depend on. opportunities for outdoor recreation tion tackles the maintenance backlog As we continue to invest in coastal throughout the country. that needs to be addressed on public conservation of wetlands, estuaries, lands and parks across our great Na- dunes, and reefs, we are contributing to b 1300 tion. climate change adaptation planning LWCF was permanently authorized Mr. Speaker, this bill will have a and protecting our coastal commu- in 2019 as part of the John D. Dingell, positive impact on nearly every single nities from extreme weather events, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Congressional District in this country, sea level rise, and bluff erosion. These Recreation Act but has received full and the LWCF has already had a posi- efforts to combat the climate crisis are funding only twice in its long history. tive impact on many sites in my dis- incredibly important for the 50-plus The permanent full funding in this leg- trict alone, most notably, Nockamixon miles of coastline in my district. islation is the culmination of decades State Park. I am proud to support the Great of work by the conservation commu- Hundreds of businesses, recreation, American Outdoors Act, and I hope nity; my late husband; and our wonder- and environmental groups have come this historic conservation legislation ful current dean, DON YOUNG, who first together to endorse our legislation, in- will soon become law, as it is certainly advocated for this permanent funding cluding the Backcountry Hunters & among the biggest bipartisan environ- through the Conservation and Rein- Anglers, the League of Conservation mental accomplishments we have had vestment Act in 1999. Voters, the Audubon Society, the Nat- in many years. Additionally, the National Parks and ural Resources Defense Council, Ducks Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I Public Land Legacy Land Restoration Unlimited, Clean Water Action, and yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Fund included in the legislation will the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. North Carolina (Mr. MCHENRY). allow us to finally address the $22 bil- Mr. Speaker, this bill is historic; it is Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I thank lion deferred maintenance backlog in bipartisan; it is bicameral, with over the ranking member for his friendship our Nation’s public lands, a decades- 250 cosponsors in the House. It over- and his encouragement. Maybe not en- long problem in the making. whelmingly passed the Senate, and it couragement on this specific bill, but I I am proud today to stand with my will be signed into law by the Presi- am proud to support this bill because it colleagues on both sides of the aisle to

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Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote for this im- essential to preserving biodiversity, yield 1 minute to the gentleman from portant legislation. improving air quality, providing rec- New York (Mr. ZELDIN). Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I reational opportunities, and sustaining Mr. ZELDIN. Mr. Speaker, I thank yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from our physical and mental well-being. the ranking member for yielding. As an the State of Washington (Mr. They are also essential to our econ- original cosponsor of this legislation, I NEWHOUSE). omy, bolstering local economies across would also like to thank my colleagues Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, I our Nation, supporting countless jobs, on both sides of the aisle in both Cham- would like to thank the gentleman and breathing life into our small busi- bers for helping lead the charge to get from Utah for letting me weigh in on nesses. this important victory across the fin- this important subject. Unfortunately, our national parks ish line. Mr. Speaker, the hunters and an- are in need of help. Hiking trails are in I represent the First Congressional glers, farmers and ranchers, and hikers disrepair, roads are crumbling, visitor District of New York. It is a district al- and recreationists of central Wash- centers are falling apart, and our lands most completely surrounded by water ington are passionate advocates for ac- are in need of protection. on the east end of Long Island. In my cess to public lands. That is why passing today’s bill, the district alone, the Land and Water I strongly stand behind my constitu- Great American Outdoors Act, is so Conservation Fund has provided fund- ents in supporting the restoration of crucial. It will permanently reauthor- ing for over 65 parks, and that is just our national parks, our public lands, ize the Land and Water Conservation one example of the impact this pro- and Federal infrastructure. That is Fund to address our severe mainte- gram has made all across our great Na- why I am proud to cosponsor the Re- nance backlog and ensure that these tion. This supports public access, fish- store Our Parks and Public Lands Act natural beauties will be there for our ing, hunting, recreation, and our envi- to address our country’s deferred main- children and our grandchildren. ronment. tenance backlog in those areas. If that With the passage of this bill, Mr. After securing permanent authoriza- bill were brought to the floor before us Speaker, the ecotourism economies in tion last year, it is an honor to con- today, I would be a resounding ‘‘yes.’’ both Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties tinue the fight today. I am not sure Unfortunately, that is not the bill will flourish. I urge support. Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I about everyone else, but being cooped that we are debating here this after- yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from up over the course of these last few noon. So while I agree with many pro- visions within the Great American Oklahoma (Mr. KEVIN HERN). months has probably given just about Mr. KEVIN HERN of Oklahoma. Mr. Outdoors Act, I fear that the sweeping all of us more appreciation for the Speaker, I thank Ranking Member great outdoors. nature of this legislation will have un- BISHOP for his work on this issue. This is an effective program that will intended consequences for rural com- Mr. Speaker, in the wake of a global go a long way in keeping our magnifi- munities like mine in Washington’s pandemic unlike anything we have cent outdoors great for generations to Fourth District. seen in our lifetime, we have spent un- come. Mr. Speaker, just 2 weeks ago, I was precedented amounts of money this Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to honored to welcome Secretary of the year. We have already saddled the next support this bill. Interior David Bernhardt to the north- generation with unthinkable debt. Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, before central region of my district in central Digging our way out of this hole is I yield to the next speaker, let me echo Washington. These were the two main going to take time and targeted effort. the words of Mrs. DINGELL. John Din- takeaways from the conversations that We cannot continue to spend as if our gell was indeed a warrior on behalf of we had with citizens in that region: debts don’t exist. the Land and Water Conservation one, a lack of trust with the Federal This legislation needlessly increases Fund. Today is a culmination of those Government; and, two, the need for the deficit. The Land and Water Con- efforts in which he played such a huge hope in the face of many challenges servation Fund, which is already in- role, and I would be remiss in not facing rural communities. credibly well-funded, does not need an thanking him and DEBBIE DINGELL. While I believe the intentions behind additional $900 million a year in per- Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the this legislation are grounded in the de- petuity. With immediate health needs gentleman from California (Mr. THOMP- sire to improve our public lands, too and economic recovery our top prior- SON), who is a leader in conservation many of my constituents think the ap- ities, increasing the Federal real estate and access to our public lands. proach within this bill is indicative of holding shouldn’t be on anyone’s to-do Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. the same tired notion that we have all list. Speaker, I thank the chairman for heard before: I am from the govern- A recent report showed that 40 per- yielding. ment, and I am here to help. cent of LWCF funds went to projects Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong We have already determined the Fed- that failed to advance any agency ob- support of this historic legislation that eral Government’s culpability in cre- jectives. The oversight and account- I was proud to coauthor. It has been ating a $20 billion maintenance back- ability of the fund is laughable, but more than 55 years since the Land and log problem on our public lands. So the this bill seeks to exacerbate the lack of Water Conservation Fund was enacted response is to permanently spend $900 transparency by removing elected offi- to establish recreation and conserva- million a year, most of which will be cials from the situation altogether and tion opportunities. Now is the time to spent on what? Get this, Mr. Speaker: handing unilateral power to political ensure that LWCF is fully and perma- purchasing more Federal land. appointees and unelected bureaucrats. nently funded. The farmers, ranchers, and hard- There are more productive ways that This bill will create jobs and boost working men and women of my district we should spend our time this week, local economies that are currently fac- support local management and control and I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘no’’ ing significant financial hardships due of our lands. We have seen firsthand on this bill. to the COVID–19 pandemic. the delinquency of the Federal Govern- Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I yield It also provides urgent funding of $9.5 ment, and I think we should work to 1 minute to the gentleman from Lou- billion to fix broken park infrastruc- continue to support our national parks isiana (Mr. RICHMOND). ture and failing facilities. The bill sup- but vote this bill down. Mr. RICHMOND. Mr. Speaker, let me ports parks in every State so hikers Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I yield say that the goal of the bill is positive, and anglers alike can visit and enjoy 1 minute to the gentlewoman from but how it is achieved is just flat nature across our beautiful country. Florida (Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL). wrong.

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They rank utes, and I have no idea what planet those assets, determine which of, for 48th, 49th, and 50th in terms of quality people are on right now. example, the nearly 75,000 different Na- of life for their residents. They rank 1, There is a global pandemic right now. tional Park’s units and assets still 2, and 5 in terms of their African-Amer- What this legislation does is it takes make sense today. You just heard my ican population. everything else and puts it on the back friend talk about how 40 percent of So, what are we doing here, in this burner. That is right. Unemployment these funds historically have been used time of racial inequity? We are going assistance goes behind this; job oppor- for projects that don’t advance the to Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana tunities go behind this; improving our mission of the very agency they are and taking $1.9 billion a year without schools and getting our kids actually supposed to be advancing. sharing any of that revenue with their educated go behind this; medical care This is a tone-deaf piece of legisla- States where: they can improve edu- for our seniors goes behind this because tion. It is mandatory spending. It is cation, where all three rank last; they this is mandatory spending. putting this as a higher priority than can improve healthcare, where all Mr. Speaker, I have heard Members everything else, including that we are three States rank last; and they can sit here and say that we have a $20 bil- in a global pandemic. We have record improve their environment, where all lion maintenance backlog. Do you unemployment. three States are in the bottom one- know why that is? Because we failed to Whose idea was it to do this? This is third. appropriate the money because we have absolutely crazy. So, all I am saying is, at some point, determined it is not a priority in the Mr. Speaker, I urge opposition to this equity demands that those States get appropriations process. legislation. I urge common sense, and I their fair share. Why are we now stepping in and cir- urge that we sit down and actually ad- Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I cumventing that whole process again, dress some of the priorities. reserve the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, in the middle of a pan- Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I yield Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I yield demic to determine that this is the 1 minute to the gentleman from Mary- 1 minute to the gentlewoman from New greatest priority? land (Mr. HOYER), the distinguished Jersey (Ms. SHERRILL). Mr. Speaker, let me give you an anal- leader. Ms. SHERRILL. Mr. Speaker, New ogy of what this bill really does. This Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I thank Jersey might be the Garden State, but is like someone going over to their the gentleman for yielding. it is also the most densely populated neighbor’s house, taking their credit Mr. Speaker, I came in at the end of State in this country. So, New card, and going out there and using my friend from Louisiana’s discussion. Jerseyans know the importance of that credit card to get a new address I have great respect for Mr. GRAVES clean air, clean drinking water, and sign in their front yard and maybe to and I have great respect for his con- protecting our natural resources. That get a new coating of paint on their cern, but, very frankly, the things he is why I am proud to lead the Great house. Meanwhile, that person who talks about have been pending in the American Outdoors Act with my col- took the credit card has multiple cars United States Senate for 60 days leagues. and has an expansive real estate hold- untended. Grant funding from the Land and ing and never thought once about their The leader of the Senate said the Water Conservation Fund has helped own financial situation but instead States can go bankrupt. The sense of protect sites in my district and helped took the credit card of their neighbor priority apparently does not exist expand conservation efforts from the who is maybe up to their neck in med- there, and that is regrettable. Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge ical bills because their spouse is on This legislation that I rise in support to Morristown National Historical their deathbed. That is what this bill of is an important piece of legislation. Park. The Great American Outdoors does. If, however, it displaced any of those Act will make the Land and Water priorities of which the gentleman Conservation Fund permanent, ensur- b 1315 spoke, I would perhaps share his opin- ing that future generations of Ameri- I have heard people say: ‘‘Well, oh, ion. We are waiting for some of those cans are able to access our natural this is not taxpayers’ money.’’ priorities to be attended to by the Sen- wonders. Whose money is this? What dream ate, even if they defeat them. For too long, LWCF’s promise of pro- world are you living in? This abso- We have talked about healthcare. We tecting our Nation’s public lands has lutely is funds that are taxpayer funds. have talked about equal rights. We been broken as the funds have been di- ‘‘Oh, but it comes from energy reve- have talked about campaign finance re- verted. The GAOA would, for the first nues.’’ form. We have talked about energy. We time, mandate that such funds are used Where do those go? They go into the have talked about so many subjects as intended to protect public lands and general treasury. This isn’t excess that are pending silently untended in waters, support public access, and pro- money. This isn’t some money tree. the United States Senate. So the vide an economic boost to commu- Mr. Speaker, let me tell you about wringing of hands about this legisla- nities. one of the most offensive things about tion pressing out other priorities I I am so glad Congress has stepped up this bill that my friend CEDRIC RICH- think is not accurate. to expand equitable access to the out- MOND, Congressman RICHMOND, talked It is accurate that this is an impor- doors by investing in our parks and about. And he tried to address this in tant piece of legislation that will do public lands at all levels. committee by proposing a bipartisan much good. And I thank Chairman GRI- Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I amendment with Congresswoman SE- JALVA on the Committee on Natural yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from WELL, with Congressman BENNIE Resources for steering the legislation Louisiana (Mr. GRAVES), who is an ac- THOMPSON, with Congressman SCALISE, before us through his committee and tive member of our committee, is rank- with myself, and others, a bipartisan working with the Senate to get it ing member of another committee, and amendment to fix this. passed through that body. who can actually springboard on Mr. Virtually all of the money that this Mr. Speaker, I also thank the rank- RICHMOND’s comments about this par- bill is spending comes from energy pro- ing member for his concern about the ticular issue. duction off the coast of Louisiana. This maintenance and upkeep of our parks. Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Mr. bill, as many have said, this goes on in He and I have spoken about that. Speaker, I want to thank the ranking perpetuity. In 5 years, we are spending I would especially like to thank Rep- member for yielding. $1 billion a year; in 10 years, $1 billion resentatives Cummings, SHERRILL—

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Mr. Speaker, as a Californian, as an good friend MIKE SIMPSON from the In all, Maryland has received, over American, as Speaker of the House, I State of Idaho. the years, over $230 million from the proudly rise in support of the Great It should be noted that the bill before Land and Water Conservation Fund to American Outdoors Act, one of the us today bears the name of our dear preserve our State’s most treasured most important conservation and pub- and departed friend John Lewis, who landscape and historic places. lic lands bills in decades. understood that conserving America’s Mr. Speaker, this bill before us This legislation builds on the great outdoors and public spaces went passed the Senate on a strong bipar- progress made here by House Demo- part and parcel with protecting the leg- tisan vote 73–25—in other words, three- crats and others earlier in our majority acy of civil rights. quarters of the United States Senate— when we passed the John D. Dingell, Mr. Speaker, he was, as you know, and I believe we will demonstrate, Jr. Conservation, Management, and instrumental in protecting the child- hopefully, similar overwhelming sup- Recreation Act, named for our former hood home, neighborhoods, and church port in the House later today. colleague, a fitting testament to Chair- associated with Dr. Martin Luther Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my col- man DINGELL’s legacy, which made per- King, Jr., in Atlanta—one of America’s leagues to join in making this critical manent the authorization for the Land great leaders—as part of our National investment in America’s public lands and Water Conservation Fund. Park System, using the Land and that will conserve them for the enjoy- Mr. Speaker, the Great American Water Conservation Fund as a critical ment of generations to come. I ask Outdoors Act—I love the title—takes tool in that process. them to join me, as well, in helping to the next step in our pro-conservation The Ebenezer Baptist Church and its secure the legacy of our friend JOHN agenda, as it boldly protects our coun- visitor center are among the many LEWIS. try’s natural and cultural heritage for sites in need of repair today. It was, of Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I our children, our grandchildren, and 1 course, in Ebenezer in Atlanta, in 1957, yield 1 ⁄2 to the gentleman from Idaho generations to come. (Mr. FULCHER). that a young John Lewis joined Dr. This legislation reflects the energy Mr. FULCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in King and other civil rights pioneers to and expertise of our freshmen, and I opposition to this legislation. While I create the Southern Christian Leader- particularly salute and thank Con- ship Conference. What an eerie and understand the merits of the bill and gressman JOE CUNNINGHAM of South poignant coincidence the bill before us while some of my colleagues support it, Carolina. Congressman CUNNINGHAM is I still have concerns. is numbered 1957. a former ocean engineer, now serving Mr. Speaker, I would like to think I spent a lot of time in the rural on the Committee on Natural Re- that John is still here with us, guiding counties of Idaho. Residents and local sources, who was the lead author on us forward in spirit to continue on the governments, understandably, have se- this legislation. good work he started in Congress some rious concerns regarding additional 30 years ago. Federal land acquisition, especially at Mr. Speaker, in passing this legisla- Last year, when we enacted a perma- a time when Federal resources are tion, Congress is ensuring that Amer- nent reauthorization of the Land and stretched so thin. ica lives up to its conservation prom- Water Conservation Fund—a great ac- The Federal Government doesn’t ises, as we finally permanently fund complishment of this Congress and, have the resources to manage the land the Land and Water Conservation Fund yes, this President—we made it clear and are often prevented from allowing at levels that were promised. that doing so was only the first of a local involvement. Translation: More Over 55 years, the Land and Water two-step process. Federal land equals less land being in- Conservation Fund has provided over The second step was making sure telligently managed and, often, more $17 billion in funding for over 40,000 that the Land and Water Conservation wildlife. recreational and conservation initia- Fund is permanently paid for. That is Currently, about two-thirds of Ida- tives in every county in the country, what this bill does today, with nearly ho’s land mass is controlled by the creating and protecting America’s $1 billion annually in mandatory Federal Government. That means less iconic landscapes like the Grand Can- spending to sustain the fund and sup- property tax, more D.C. bureaucracy, yon and historical sites like the Martin port critical Federal, State, and local reliance on grant programs like Secure Luther King, Jr. National Historical conservation projects across this Na- Rural Schools, Payments in Lieu of Park. tion. Taxes, and the ramifications of associ- Some of California’s most treasured Mr. Speaker, not only that, but the ated strings inevitably attached. natural areas benefited from the pro- bill creates a new fund that will help I am also concerned about our grow- tection provided by the Land and address the maintenance backlog in ing national debt, now over $24 trillion. Water Conservation Fund, including protecting some of our most iconic na- And while I appreciate that this bill Joshua Tree, Lake Tahoe, and the tional parks. The impact of these in- utilizes revenue streams from future Golden Gate National Recreation Area vestments will be felt not only in tour- oil and gas receipts, it is still ulti- in the San Francisco Bay Area. ism and improved public access to our mately taxpayer money. That author- The Land and Water Conservation public lands, but also in a cleaner and izes permanent funding, and any time Fund also addresses environmental in- healthier environment over the long there is permanent funding, that also justice by creating green spaces near term. raises a red flag. low-income communities and commu- In my home State of Maryland, we Mr. Speaker, to be a wise steward of nities of color across the country, per- have used the fund to protect some of the people’s money, Congress should manently. Funding the LWCF will en- our most historic sites, protecting na- regularly reevaluate programs that it sure that we preserve our natural her- ture so that every American might funds, not automatically renew appro- itage in an equitable manner to ensure have the same opportunity to enjoy the priations. that all communities can benefit. sanctity of nature or contact with our Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I yield The Great American Outdoors Act—I history. 1 minute to the gentlewoman from love the name, as I said—also makes an I was personally proud to have California (Ms. PELOSI), our distin- urgently needed investment in our na- worked to protect the watershed and guished Speaker, whom I thank for tional parks, which face a crippling $12 the viewshed of George Washington’s helping guide this important piece of billion deferred maintenance backlog. Mount Vernon site permanently legislation to the floor and to a vote Our parks are critical to preservation through the creation of Piscataway today. of our natural and cultural heritage, Park on our side, Maryland’s side, of Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I thank and we must ensure that they can be the river. the gentleman for yielding, and I thank enjoyed for generations to come.

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It was Erie Canal, Cum- U.S. Forest Service to steer millions of small businesses, ranchers, sportsmen, berland Road, all kinds of things, and Federal spending away from his State. veterans, outdoor recreationists, and build into the Louisiana Purchase that Like the Comptroller of the United conservation organizations have writ- would follow. It was a great under- States told us in December, left to ten in support of this legislation shar- taking. Gallatin was the Secretary of their own devices, the U.S. Forest ing these thoughts: the Treasury, and so many things hap- Service will spend 80 percent of their ‘‘The Great American Outdoors Act pened at that time to build the infra- funding to the west of the meridian. will ensure a future for nature to structure into the manifest destiny of And that was with Congressional over- thrive, kids to play, hunters and an- America and as we moved west. sight. Once passed and set on autopilot, glers to enjoy. National parks and pub- You wonder why I am bringing that this program will only get worse. lic lands provide access to the outdoors up. 100 years later, at the anniversary If your goal was to expand rec- for hundreds of millions of people every of that initiative, President Teddy reational opportunities to more Ameri- year and habitat for some of our coun- Roosevelt did his own infrastructure cans, then you have failed miserably if try’s most iconic wildlife.’’ initiative called the National Park you vote for this bill. Service. It was to build and respect and But that is not the only problem with b 1330 this legislation. I proposed a bipartisan It goes on: ‘‘These treasured places conserve the green infrastructure of America. It was quite remarkable. So amendment that would require the also tell the stories that define and construction done under this act to ad- unite us as a Nation. Funds provided in much sprang from that initiative of Teddy Roosevelt, the great conserva- here to Buy American provisions. this bill will secure these vital re- It was endorsed by the United Steel- tionist. sources while preserving water quan- workers, the AFL–CIO, American Iron And now, over 200 years later, this is tity and quality, sustaining working and Steel Institute, and a broad coali- a tip of the hat to all of that. But so landscapes and rural economies, in- tion of trade associations and unions. much more needs to be done. It is a creasing access for recreation for all The underlying bill includes billions in recognition of the importance of the Americans no matter where they live, new spending on infrastructure. Those great outdoors, to the quality of life, and fueling the juggernaut of our out- billions could be spent on products but also the juggernaut of our outdoor door economy.’’ manufactured by American workers. Indeed, the Great American Outdoors economy. Can Congress consider this today? Act supports good-paying jobs and So, I hope we will have a strong bi- No. grows the economy. Nationally, out- partisan vote. I once again thank the Why? Because the Speaker rejected door recreation supports more than 5 distinguished chairman, Mr. GRIJALVA, the amendment, rejected American million jobs and adds nearly $780 bil- for his leadership in all of this over the workers, and rejected American manu- lion to the economy. years and for this bill. And I, again, sa- facturing. At a time when America House Democrats are proud to pass lute Mr. CUNNINGHAM of South Carolina needs jobs, a failure to include Buy this bill and send it on to the Presi- for bringing his expertise as an ocean American provisions in this bill is a dent’s desk. We hope to do so in the engineer to bear as the lead author of shame on this House. strongest possible bipartisan way, as it this important legislation, the Great I had amendments dealing with the passed the United States Senate. American Outdoors Act. infrastructure challenges facing our As we do, we will continue our work Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, Native American reservations, includ- to protect our environment and nat- the Dingell Act, 2 years ago, was bipar- ing funding for Indian education and ural heritage by including calling on tisan. If this were bipartisan, we would Indian health. In areas where COVID–19 the Senate to take up H.R. 2, the Mov- not be here. was destructive, they need funds des- ing Forward Act, which rebuilds Amer- But to illustrate that, I yield 3 min- perately to get back into the 21st cen- ica’s infrastructure, while investing in utes to the gentleman from Arizona tury from their current dilapidated a clean energy future, including by (Mr. GOSAR). state. modernizing our energy infrastructure, Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Speaker, today is a Will Congress consider these amend- boosting our commitment to renew- very swampy day, and I am not talking ments? No, because the special inter- ables, building a clean transportation about the weather. Today, Congress ests behind this legislation don’t want sector, and more. will pass a bill that is, frankly, a dem- us to consider those needs on the floor Also we want to implement the Se- onstration of everything that is wrong of the House. lect Committee on Climate Crisis’ ac- with Washington. Considering this legislation sets the tion plan, Solving the Climate Crisis, The Great American Outdoors Act is Federal Government on a massive land the most sweeping and detailed climate a product of special interests, written buying spree like never seen before, I plan in decades, which sets out a vision not by committees, but in back rooms, prepared an amendment to protect our of 30 by 30, conserving at least 30 per- full of special interest provisions, and counties by ensuring full payment in cent of land and ocean in America by now being forced through this Chamber the Payments in Lieu of Taxes pro- 2030 to confront the threats of the cli- without the opportunity for us to gram. mate crisis, which the Great American amend it. Do you remember that contract? Can Outdoors Act advances. This is permanent legislation, yet we we honor it? That won’t even be con- And urging the Senate to take up can’t take an extra hour in the House sidered, as well as anything else. H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, to consider amendments to make this This legislation isn’t a victory for our strong response to the American legislation better? Why? Because the America; it is a loss. Good process people who are demanding climate ac- special interests that have paid nearly builds good policy builds good politics. tion by keeping us in the Paris Agree- $100 million in lobbying can’t be denied It is a shame that we didn’t go there. I ment. another day from their victory. Well, I ask everybody to vote against this leg- That is not in this bill. We have a dif- guess they got what they bought. islation. ferent bill here. We must invest in the Are we not allowed to amend this bill Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I yield future we want for our children. because House leadership is afraid to 1 minute to the gentlewoman from I just want to put this in a little per- offend the Senate? We can decide that California (Ms. BARRAGA´ N) and thank spective, Mr. Chairman and Mr. Rank- the Senate isn’t perfect, their product her for her work on environmental jus- ing Member. And thank you for your isn’t wonderful, that the House can tice legislation. leadership in so many ways, Mr. make amendments to make it better. Ms. BARRAGA´ N. Mr. Speaker, green BISHOP. Let’s be clear. This bill is nearly spaces should be a right for everyone, When our country was founded and nothing like the legislation introduced regardless of where they live or the when Thomas Jefferson became Presi- by the supporters in the House. color of their skin.

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Minor- trol, while removing the requirement backlog. ity communities across the country that future acquisitions be focused Mr. Speaker, I am proud today to be lack access to green spaces. where the Federal Government owns voting for this legislation and the In my district, in Compton, we only very little land. promise it holds for our economy and have about half an acre of parkland for It means that unelected bureaucrats an excellent quality of life in Utah for every thousand residents, well below will have a billion-dollar-a-year slush my children and for future generations. the averages in the rest of Los Angeles fund to take private property off the Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I County and the Nation. tax rolls with no accountability to our yield myself such time as I may con- Voting ‘‘yes’’ means more outdoor local communities, no provisions for sume. recreation opportunities, including long-term maintenance, and no reforms Mr. Speaker, I won’t tell the gen- sports fields and trails. Voting ‘‘yes’’ to protect our people from the scourge tleman from Utah that the Utah Asso- means all kids, no matter their ZIP of wildfire produced by the continuing ciation of Counties is opposed to this Code, have the right to play on green neglect of our Federal forests. and all the trails that he is talking grass and explore the natural world. Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I yield about come from the State’s side of I am proud to vote ‘‘yes’’ to secure 1 minute to the gentleman from Cali- projects. That is beside the point. this right for our young people today fornia (Mr. PANETTA). Mr. Speaker, I yield 11⁄2 minutes to and for future generations. Mr. PANETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise the gentleman from California (Mr. Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I today in support of the Great American LAMALFA). yield 21⁄2 minutes to the gentleman Outdoors Act. Mr. LAMALFA. Mr. Speaker, I thank from California (Mr. MCCLINTOCK), one In my district on the central coast of the ranking member and colleague of the ranking members on the com- California, we protect, we promote, and from Utah. I appreciate his service and mittee, who has spent a lot of time on we never put a price on our environ- his force with which he does things our committee and understands these ment. Partly because it is what drives here. issues. our local economy, but also we appre- Mr. Speaker, all right, where are we? Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I ciate what it means for those after us. Gigantic deficits, yet we want to add to represent the Sierra Nevada of Cali- By fully funding the Land and Water the burden of that deficit with a forced fornia. Yosemite Valley, Sequoia and Conservation Fund, this bill ensures $900 million, nearly $1 billion, every Kings Canyon, and Lake Tahoe are all the type of necessary care needed for year in this bill for acquiring new Fed- within my district. our National Parks, forests, and crit- eral land. The Yosemite Land Grant Act signed ical wildlife areas. This is needed Now, I come from the West, so we are by President Lincoln in 1864 was the today, because those treasures have already ravaged by wildfire, by first time the Federal Government set been put under extreme pressure with unmanaged lands that are detrimental aside land for ‘‘public use, resort, and this pandemic, but also previously with to the neighbors, to the private lands. recreation . . . for all time.’’ increased visitors and decreased budg- I have three fires going on in my dis- Today, the Federal estate has grown ets. trict right now. A lot of this emanates to 640 million acres. That is 28 percent That is why this legislation is so im- from unmanaged Forest Service lands. of the land area of our Nation. While portant, as it will not only address So, we want to add to their inability to the Federal Government owns just needed infrastructure projects and de- manage even more lands in this legisla- seven-tenths of 1 percent of New York ferred maintenance, but also because it tion. State and 1.8 percent of Texas, it owns will promote conservation, recreation, Now, the part of the bill that Mr. 46 percent of my home State of Cali- and access to the outdoors. BISHOP had authored is a good part, fornia and 93 percent of Alpine County By passing this bipartisan bill that taking care of the backlog that we in my district. ensures investments in our parks and have in our parks and our lands, if you Now, we in the Sierra revere our pub- forests, we are ensuring that our nat- would listen to him, $20 billion worth lic lands, and we are proud to share ural treasures, our postcards to the fu- of backlog that we haven’t found a way them with the world. But the Federal ture, actually get delivered to future to pay for yet. Yet, instead of finishing Government now holds far more land generations. our dinner, we are already going for than it can take care of. The Federal Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I the dessert by buying more lands that lands now face a $20 billion backlog of reserve the balance of my time. we can’t afford and we know we can’t deferred maintenance, which makes Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I yield manage. tourism less desirable. 1 minute to the gentleman from Utah I will be thinking about this, and my Now, this is all land that is off the (Mr. MCADAMS). constituents will, as more and more local tax rolls, denying our local gov- forest lands burn each year and threat- ernments vital revenues. Federal re- b 1345 en communities. These forests are strictions on productive use of these Mr. MCADAMS. Madam Speaker, gated off because they don’t have time lands has devastated local economies Utah is blessed with many treasured to do the maintenance and the work and, worst of all, the Federal Govern- national areas, from parks and trails to that needs to be done so the public can ment has utterly neglected the man- red rock canyons. Conserving these have access to these lands because of agement of our forests to the point places is more important than ever, the $20 billion backlog or the funding that they have become morbidly over- and today, we take landmark action by to take care of the juniper problem grown and now present a constant passing full funding for the Land and that we have in northeast California, threat of catastrophic fire. Water Conservation Fund. This suc- the wild horse population that needs to Now, shouldn’t we take care of the cessful conservation program has given be managed so they don’t die out there land we already hold before we acquire us, at no cost to the taxpayer, decades of starvation during the draught, the still more land? And when we have al- of vital funding for national and State sage grouse habitat so they don’t be- ready taken two-thirds of Alaska and parks, wildlife refuges, and rec- come endangered, and our local coun- Utah and four-fifths of Nevada, reational areas. ties, our rural counties, that are al- shouldn’t we pause and ask for some State and local officials rely on the ready struggling with the lack of PILT balance around the country? money to improve local parks and funds because they have to come back Now, this measure does provide trails, which see increased demand here and beg every year for the pay- enough money over the next 5 years to along the rapidly growing Wasatch ment in lieu of taxes to get this place address about half of our current de- Front. Utah has five of the country’s to keep its commitments on that and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:34 Jul 23, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K22JY7.062 H22JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H3654 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 22, 2020 to secure rural schools funds that our cent of the people live. The Northeast, This is coming from offshore energy rural counties need. where one-quarter of the people live, revenues. That is where the majority of Mr. Speaker, I say ‘‘no’’ on this bill only 4 percent of the acreage is there. these moneys are coming from, from and get back to managing what we But that language was not put in oil and gas production. I want to be should manage. there by happenstance. There was a clear: from oil and gas production. Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I am reason for it. In one iteration of this Now, the majority at the same time prepared to close when the gentleman particular act that we introduced a and in the same breath is taking step from Utah is done with his speakers. long time ago, there was the idea of after step to decimate or eliminate the Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I putting a specific percentage that domestic energy industry, therefore yield myself such time as I may con- would go to urban recreation so there not making us get oil and gas from the sume. would be those urban recreation con- United States but getting it from We have talked about several of the cepts, as was originally designed in the places like Russia, as we have seen problems with this particular bill. With bill. That has been taken out. over and over again when these drastic this particular bill, we have talked What that will mean is that for you policies have been put forth. about how the poor reckoning of its who live east of the 100th meridian, ba- Now, Mr. Speaker, the other thing is, sources there do not say what is going sically east of Denver, there will be any time you have energy revenues to happen if this money does not de- $1.19 billion less dedicated to you than like this produced on Federal land velop. I think Mr. GRAVES would be there would have been if this amend- under the Mineral Leasing Act, 50 per- good to talk about where this money is ment had not been put in there. That cent of the money goes to those States coming and how it is being used at the works out to an average of $32 million that host that production, and they same time. And we don’t necessarily per congressional district of those liv- can use it for whatever they want. know what will happen with the low- ing east of Denver. They can use it for whatever they want I am glad that all those who are for ering of the royalties that we are expe- to use it for. this, on whatever side, will have a good riencing this year from next year. In this case, the Gulf States, Lou- time to explain to their constituents There is one other consideration I isiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Texas, we why they are in favor of giving their hope that people will understand, espe- get about 4 percent right now. area $32 million less in recreation op- cially for all those who are speaking So, Mr. Speaker, I have a question. I portunity simply because you are going about it who come from the eastern have a question for my friends on the to confirm a conforming amendment coast. There was a conforming amend- majority. Can they tell me what they that was slipped into the Senate ment put in the Senate in this par- are going to say to the residents of version of this bill that really hurts ticular bill, a conforming amendment. Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ala- this process and is not necessarily posi- In the good old days, we used to call bama, and Florida next time we have a them earmarks, but it is a conforming tive. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of huge hurricane come through because amendment. you have refused, under the bipartisan The original bill said that on Forest my time. Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I yield amendment that the Congressional Service land that would be bought, 15 1 minute to the gentleman from Wash- Black Caucus and others advocated, percent of that had to come from west ington (Mr. KILMER). you have refused to allow for a larger of the 100th meridian and 85 percent Mr. KILMER. Mr. Speaker, I thank percentage of money to be invested had to come from east of the 100th me- the chairman and all who worked on back in the resilience of this eco- ridian. That was taken out, quietly and this bill. system, the resilience of these commu- surely taken out. The end result of Mr. Speaker, as someone who grew nities? that means that there is a siphoning of up on the Olympic Peninsula, I learned Tell me what you are going to say to billions of dollars that should be and how important protecting our parks them whenever we have another Hurri- could be going to Eastern States. and our public lands is to driving tour- cane Katrina, Rita, Gustav, Ike, Har- I mention that because one of the ism and growing jobs and supporting vey, Irma, Maria, Michael, Florence. Democrat speakers did speak about the rural economies. Tell me what you are going to say to need for urban recreation opportuni- This is a big day. Permanently fund- them because you are taking their ties. That was what was supposed to ing the Land and Water Conservation money, and you are spending it in happen, and with this conforming Fund, providing dedicated funding to other places, and you are saying this is amendment, that is what is taken out make much-needed repairs at Olympic for the environment, these environ- of the bill. National Park and throughout our mental groups out there advocating for In the 1960s, as this bill was being park system, this is progress for ensur- this, when it is a greater environ- discussed, Orville Freeman was the ing that these natural assets can con- mental investment to make it in the Secretary of Agriculture for Kennedy. tinue to provide amazing visitor expe- Gulf. He said at that time that the Outdoor riences and serve as economic drivers Mr. Speaker, I urge opposition to the Recreation Resources Review Commis- for rural communities that need these bill. sion pointed out that the greatest need jobs and need these opportunities for Mr. Speaker, I include in the RECORD for recreation opportunities lies in the future generations. statements from the U.S. Farm Bureau areas adjacent to the metropolitan cen- This is a day to also celebrate the ex- Association and the Cattlemen’s Asso- ters in the Eastern States. traordinary coalition of environmental ciation in opposition to this, from the It would be our purpose under this groups, outdoor economy groups, and American Energy Alliance in opposi- bill to expand about 84 percent of what local civic leaders that got involved to tion to this, as well as the CRS report would be available under it for acquisi- move this bill forward today. that analyzes from whence this money tion in the eastern national forest ac- I am grateful for all who worked on comes, whence it is going, and how quired under the Weeks Act. this. I am proud to be a supporter of much we probably won’t have in the fu- In fact, that commission went on to this bill, and I am encouraging all of ture. say that outdoor opportunities are my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ today. JUNE 5, 2020. most urgently needed near metropoli- Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I Hon. MITCH MCCONNELL, tan areas. Much of the West and vir- yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Majority Leader, U.S. Senate, tually all of Alaska are of little use to Louisiana (Mr. GRAVES). Washington, DC. most Americans looking for a place in Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Mr. Hon. CHUCK SCHUMER, the Sun for their families on a weekend Speaker, I want to introduce another Minority Leader, U.S. Senate, when the demand is overwhelming. dose of reality, something you have not Washington, DC. At regional and State levels, most of DEAR SENATORS: We the undersigned west- heard many folks talk about today. ern state Farm Bureau organizations write the land is where people are not. One- Where is this money coming from? to express our concerns and areas of opposi- sixth is in the sparsely populated Alas- How are we paying for this initially— tion to the S. 3422, the Great American Out- ka. Seventy-two percent of the remain- what is it?—$1.9 or $2.9 billion a year in doors Act (GAOA). While we recognize the der is in the West, where only 15 per- mandatory spending? significant benefits that the GAOA would

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:34 Jul 23, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K22JY7.064 H22JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE July 22, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3655 provide in addressing the extensive mainte- 1. Sunset in five years. This would allow [From the American Energy Alliance, July nance backlog for federally-managed lands, the Congress to evaluate the program and 22, 2020] we also write to express our collective con- decide whether to reauthorize, modify, or KEY VOTE NOONH.R. 1957 cerns with funding further expansion of fed- eliminate it. A five-year sunset would con- The American Energy Alliance urges all eral land ownership in the west. form the LWCF title of the bill with the $49.5 members to vote NO on H.R. 1957 as amended Farm Bureau members are significantly billion maintenance title. by the Senate with the text of the Great and directly impacted by federal land owner- 2. Limit land acquisition to states with American Outdoors Act. The federal govern- ship, land-use policies and decisions. less than the collective average of those ment already owns far more land than it can Throughout the West, our members hold western states with federal owned/adminis- adequately manage, which is part of the rea- public lands grazing permits, own property tered lands. adjacent to federal lands and engage in pub- 3. Require that all federal and acquisitions son for the large maintenance backlog this lic and private land forestry. For many be subject to approval of the relevant state bill tries to address. However, the Land and ranchers, access to public lands grazing is legislature, Governor, and county commis- Water Conservation Fund is simply a vehicle economically and ecologically essential to sions. for buying up even more land for the federal their operation and provides access to land 4. Require notice of any potential land ac- government to mismanage. By buying up land, the federal government that may not otherwise be available to new quisition be given at least 90 days before or beginning farmers and ranchers. title can be transferred to the state legisla- hems in and impoverishes local rural com- Legislation or regulation that could be ture, Governor, and county commissioners. munities by removing taxable land and lim- used to curtail viable multiple use access to Notice should include the annual loss of iting space for economic activity. Land pro- these public resources is a threat to Amer- property tax revenues that will result; or if cured through the LWCF that is later placed ica’s farming and ranching families. Histor- the land is already held by a tax-exempt off limits to development further harms the ical experience illustrates, in many cases, owner, such as a land trust, the notice local communities as well as harming the that expansion of public land ownership over should include the tax revenues lost if the larger economy. While the LWCF itself is time leads to new policies that further limit property were subject to property taxes. questionable policy, at least the current multiple uses of land such as livestock graz- 5. Require that priority be given to the structure of the fund allows for congres- ing or create additional restrictions on ac- maintenance backlog, forgoing any acquisi- sional input into the land acquisition process cess and rangeland improvements. Further, tion requests in those instances when reve- through appropriations. Making LWCF fund- additional federal land acquisition does not nues are limited. ing permanent removes this last Congres- adequately consider the reduction in eco- Additionally, our organizations would wel- sional check on federal land acquisition. Per- nomic activity and the loss of jobs in re- come the opportunity for inclusion of addi- manent funding of the LWCF should be op- source-dependent communities. For these tional maintenance and enhancement posed. reasons, Farm Bureau believes that it is es- projects that would benefit critical natural The AEA urges all members to support free sential for agricultural stakeholders to be resources to the West. We ask that you con- markets and affordable energy by voting NO represented on any sort of planning and/or sider including the provisions of S. 2044, the on H.R. 1957 as amended with the Great advisory committees formed for federal land Water Supply Infrastructure Rehabilitation American Outdoors Act. AEA will include expansion especially in those areas where and Utilization Act. This amendment would this vote in its American Energy Score- private or state land is proposed for purchase create an aging infrastructure account with- card.—Thomas Pyle, President, American or exchange. in the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) to pro- Energy Alliance. American farmers and ranchers have al- vide loans to local water managers to per- ways demonstrated their fortitude and resil- form extraordinary maintenance on the fed- [From CRS Reports & Analysis] ience in adapting to the ever-changing land- eral BOR infrastructure they manage. Ini- EFFECT OF COVID–19 ON FEDERAL LAND scape—both political and ecological. While tially, $40 million per year over five years ($2 REVENUES, JULY 13, 2020 (R46448) the resources made available through feder- billion total) would be provided to this ac- EFFECT OF COVID–19 ON ENERGY AND MINERAL ally managed lands provide opportunities for count from the Reclamation Fund. No tax- OPERATIONS AND RECEIPTS payer funds would be used to fund the ac- ranchers to add value to their businesses, The COVID–19 pandemic and accompanying count and water users would be required to availability of private land is essential for recession have significantly affected energy repay the loans received to repair and re- successful business and commerce. The fed- and mineral prices, production, and con- place water facilities with interest. The re- eral government already owns over 640 mil- sumption. Many observers expect energy paid funds would be available to BOR to fund lion acres, which is approximately 28% of the consumption will remain below 2019 levels additional extraordinary maintenance 2.27 billion acres of land in the U.S. through at least 2021 . . . These expectations Since enactment of the LWCF in 1965, Con- projects, essentially creating a revolving stem from reported and ongoing reduced de- gress has appropriated $18.9 billion (not ad- fund. mand for liquid fuels for the transportation justed for inflation), of which $11.4 billion The GAOA provides deferred maintenance sector and reduced demand for coal and nat- was for federal land acquisition. Over 5 mil- for every federal asset agency within the De- lion acres of private land has been purchased partment of Interior except BOR. Yet, BOR ural gas associated with the reduced demand by USDA and DOI agencies. is facing significant issues with deferred and for electricity and industrial activity. The Federal government already owns maintenance needs at federal water supply Royalties are the largest contributor to more land than it can effectively maintain facilities. 80% of BOR’s facilities are more federal energy and mineral revenues. Roy- and manage. In the west, the federal govern- than 50 years old and are in need of major alty rates are set by statute, regulation, or ment owns roughly every other acre of land upgrades or replacement costs beyond reg- for specific leases, but the rates are rarely and many counties have more than 75% of ular maintenance. Since water managers do altered once a lease has been issued. The rev- their land in federal ownership. Further fed- not own the infrastructure, they are unable enues from royalties reflect the product of eral and ownership erodes the available tax- to bond against it and therefore have limited the royalty rate and the market value of the base and limits the ability of local govern- access to other sources of capital for major commodity produced. The pandemic and ac- ments to effectively provide critical govern- repair projects. Creating this account within companying recession have resulted in re- ment services. BOR would allow water managers to perform duced demand for oil, gas, and coal, which The second title of the GAOA establishes repairs, repay cost over time and ultimately has resulted in lower prices and lower pro- the Land and Water Conservation Fund as a ensure that our aging federal water infra- duction for these commodities in recent trust fund with permanent authorization and structure remains viable to serve the billions months, relative to 2019. without annual appropriations oversight. of dollars of agricultural and other economic For May 2020, ONRR reported onshore oil The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) esti- activity that depends on it. and gas royalty collections of $170 million, a mates the price tag for the first year of this Our organizations are happy to further dis- decline of 53% from May 2019. ONRR reported legislation could be upwards of $20 billion. In cuss the GAOA, our recommendations and offshore oil and gas royalty collections of this midst of the current pandemic and re- the opportunity for inclusion of additional $100 million, a decline of 84% from royalty lated economic crisis, we are concerned with maintenance projects. We thank you in ad- collections for the same month in 2019. The the additional financial burden this legisla- vance for your consideration and look for- royalty collections for May reflect produc- tion would create. ward to continuing this important conversa- tion and sales in April. ONRR reports new We believe, at this time, that funds allo- tion. monthly data on an ongoing basis. cated by the Land and Water Conservation Sincerely, To the extent that royalties and other rev- Act (LWCA) would be better utilized to man- American Farm Bureau Federation, Alaska enues are reduced due to impacts from the age existing federal lands and request Con- Farm Bureau Federation, Arizona Farm Bu- COVID–19 pandemic and recession, disburse- gress amend the GAOA to allow for LWCA reau Federation, California Farm Bureau ments to states and some federal programs funds to instead be allocated to individual Federation, Colorado Farm Bureau Federa- would decline accordingly. The severity of state foresters for their use in fire suppres- tion, Idaho Farm Bureau Federation, Mon- these impacts on program funding and state sion, fire management and conservation ef- tana Farm Bureau Federation, Nevada Farm budgets depends on the portion of total rev- forts instead of utilizing funds to acquire ad- Bureau Federation, New Mexico Farm and enue coming from energy and mineral dis- ditional private property. We request that Livestock Bureau, Oregon Farm Bureau Fed- bursements and on other factors. Some pro- you consider the following amendment re- eration, Washington Farm Bureau Federa- grams (e.g., the LWCF) receive disburse- quests: tion, Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation. ments up to a specified limit; in such cases,

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The gen- more money into buying more land so as H.R. 1957 began as something else. we can exacerbate that problem. H.R. 1957 was originally a bill to pro- tleman from Utah has 31⁄2 minutes re- maining. Now, you can say all you want to tect taxpayers by ensuring fair treat- Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I about how wonderful it is, how good it ment under the law. It was introduced yield myself the balance of my time. is, and, I am sorry, most of those plati- back in March 2019 by our late friend We have heard all sorts of platitudes tudes were misstated. They were talk- and colleague, Representative John about this bill today. Whether it passes ing about things that either already Lewis. or not is actually irrelevant. It is not exist or are actually being de-empha- Now, I can’t personally speak to Rep- bipartisan, and it has all sorts of flaws. sized by this particular bill. resentative Lewis’ thoughts on con- There are questions about the future What this bill is about is: Are you servation spending. But I do believe source of funding. going to put more money into buying our late friend would be happy with the We have heard speaker after speaker more land before you put more money work that we have done here today and come up and say: We are not talking into actually maintaining the land we the vote that we are about to take. about taxpayers’ money. This is only already have? That is really the only Representative Lewis truly believed royalties that are off there. issue of this bill, and that is why we in a government by and for the people, One of the problems we have to face are fighting this strongly about it. all the people. He challenged us to is that all the royalties that come from Last year, when we did the Dingell leave petty partisanship at the door offshore development and onshore de- Act, that was bipartisan. We had and to consider the essential pursuit of velopment from energy and gas, those worked together to come up with a lot justice and equity that we have long royalties are placed in the general of bipartisan stuff. This was not a bi- sought and failed to meet in this coun- fund. In fact, the second largest source partisan bill. Mr. KILMER, I appreciated try. of funds that go into the general fund his work with me on the parks. That I am proud to have called Represent- is from these royalties, second only to was bipartisan. This is not bipartisan. ative Lewis my friend. I am proud that the IRS taxes that go in there. If these It is still about how do we buy more we can honor his legacy with the pas- revenues weren’t deposited in LWCF, land. That is the goal of this piece of sage of this bill. they would be deposited in the general legislation. There is much work left to be done to fund of the U.S. Treasury. If that is not Mr. Speaker, I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote, and ensure real equity and justice in the taxpayer money, I don’t know what is. I yield back the balance of my time. United States, and I look forward to We have talked about the need for, Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, how working with all my colleagues across actually, urban recreation areas. We much time remains? the aisle in continuing that work in would like to do it, but unfortunately, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- the future. 1 this bill diminishes that opportunity tleman from Arizona has 7 ⁄4 minutes But when we come together as we and puts it in limbo, which is not good. remaining. have today, as the people’s representa- I have heard speaker after speaker Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I yield tives working toward the common goal come up here with pretty pictures myself the balance of my time. of protecting future generations, then about our national parks, reservation Mr. Speaker, the process of this legis- perhaps there is hope we might see lands, BLM land, resource lands, all lation reaching this point on the floor Representative Lewis’ vision realized. these things that need to be helped. A to be voted upon has, to those of us in- I thank all of my colleagues who lot of them talked about all the won- volved, been difficult. It has been frus- spoke on behalf of this legislation. I derful programs that are on State trating. Yet, the possibility of it being thank leadership for bringing it to the lands, that are parks, roads, picnic done was always there, and that was floor and all the members of the com- areas, and all those things which we the goal. I think the overwhelming mittee and Members not on the com- are already doing. support in the Senate for a clean bill to mittee who worked very hard to bring When we permanently reauthorized come to the House was bipartisan. this legislation forward. It is historic. the LWCF last Congress, that is when I think today would have been—I It is important. It is necessary. And it we put more money into those types of didn’t feel it was necessary to engage is an essential step. I urge us to vote things everyone says is wonderful. in the same arguments that we have ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. 1957. been engaging about with the Land and Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance b 1400 Water Conservation Fund in particular of my time. What we didn’t put more money into and the backlog. This legislation is not Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ex- is buying Federal land, buying more about robbing Peter to pay Paul. It is press my support for the Senate amendment land to put into the Federal estate. As not about taking money from the East to H.R. 1957, the Great American Outdoors everyone talks about how important it to give to the West. It is not about de- Act. This legislation will establish permanent is actually to now start putting money nying coastal States their share. funding for the Land and Water Conservation into park maintenance, into mainte- If we do transition, as we transition, Fund and establish a National Parks and Pub- nance of the backlog, what this bill which we need to urgently, to clean en- lic Land Legacy Restoration Fund supporting does is put that at the very lowest rung ergy in the future, future Congresses, I deferred maintenance projects on federal on priorities of where this royalty think, will have the foresight to look lands. The funding authorized by this legisla- money is spent. at this legislation and deal with how tion will assist many states, including my You will spend it first on GOMESA. we move forward with it and continue home state of Rhode Island, in improving state You will send it to the States. It will to fund it. parks and beaches, and preserving open go to historic preservation. You will When I went to visit Land and Water spaces and wildlife habitats. Additionally, fund- spend it on buying up more land before Conservation Fund sites, I went to a ing for deferred maintenance projects within you ever come to anything that helps park in south Phoenix, the only green the National Park System will help ensure that the parks and helps the public lands. space and recreation area for close to resources remain available to Rhode Island in That is because we have disproportion- 8,000 families who live in that general the future for required improvements and de- ately done this. area, Land and Water Conservation velopments for sites like the Roger Williams This bill is not about funding our Fund; and when I went to other loca- National Memorial and the Blackstone Valley public lands. This bill is about circum- tions in urban areas across this coun- National Historic Park. venting the limitations that we put in try, Land and Water Conservation While I support this legislation, I am hopeful in the last Congress on buying more Fund. that the Natural Resources Committee, as well

VerDate Sep 11 2014 17:18 Jul 23, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD20\JULY\H22JY0.REC H22JY0 sradovich on DSKJLST7X2PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE July 22, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3657 as the House Appropriations Committee, will American Outdoors Act is landmark legislation Despite inaccurate claims by fringe groups work to improve funding outcomes for coastal that will clear the maintenance backlog at our like the American Land Rights Association, states under the Land and Water Conserva- National Parks, protect our country’s eco- CARA also includes new private property systems, and permanently fund the Land and protections that go beyond existing law. No tion Fund. Per-capita, coastal states receive new federal land can be acquired under approximately forty cents on the dollar com- Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The per- CARA without the specific approval of Con- pared to funding received by inland states. manent funding of the LWCF has been one of gress. The federal government can only pur- Rhode Island’s coastal economy generates my longtime goals. When I was Chairman of chase land from willing sellers—condemna- more than $2 billion annually, and supports the Natural Resources Committee, I intro- tion is not allowed under CARA unless it is more than 41,000 jobs, while New England as duced the Conservation and Reinvestment Act specifically approved by Congress. CARA a whole supports nearly a quarter of a million (CARA) with my dear friend, the late Chairman also created new requirements to protect jobs through its coastal economy. As a result John Dingell by my side. Today marks the cul- land owners who do not want to sell their land from new regulations. of geography, coastal states face a number of mination of our work, and I am proud to have accomplished this with the help of John’s wife, Additionally, the administration must challenges which many inland states do not seek to use land exchanges and conservation face, including beach erosion, migrating fish Congresswoman DEBBIE DINGELL. My enthu- easements as alternatives to acquisition. stocks which impact commercial fisheries, and siasm for permanent LWCF funding is as These new protections were included to en- vulnerability to tropical storms and other strong now as it was then. In recognition of hance private property rights in all 50 states. weather-related disasters. All of these chal- this day, Mr. Speaker, I include in the RECORD Despite the noisy opposition by some lenges are further exacerbated by the effects the following op-ed that I authored in the Fair- fringe groups, CARA is supported by thou- of climate change. banks Daily News-Miner on July 4, 2000 in sands of organizations and officials through- Congress needs to be able to support crit- support of CARA. out the nation. Last month, CARA was over- whelmingly approved by the U.S. House by a [From the Fairbanks (Alaska) Daily News- ical programs like the Land and Water Con- 315 to 102 vote with a majority of both Re- Miner, July 4, 2000] servation Fund and also ensure that coastal publicans and Democrats voting for passage communities are able to receive necessary LEGISLATION BESTOWS LASTING ALASKA of the bill. CARA is supported by all 50 gov- funds to preserve their coastlines, protect wild- RETURNS ernors, the U.S. Conference of Mayors and life, and support workers who rely on jobs (By Don Young) the National Association of Counties. CARA supported by ocean economies. I look forward There’s been a lot of interesting specula- has also been endorsed by more than 4,500 or- to working with Chairman GRIJALVA to discuss tion about my legislation called the Con- ganizations including numerous conserva- ways in which we may be able to achieve this servation and Reinvestment Act. Numerous tion, hunting, fishing, and recreation groups stories and editorials have been written like the National Rifle Association, and going forward. about what this landmark bill would do and other organizations like the U.S. Chamber of Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I strongly sup- why I led the effort to pass such a major con- Commerce and the National Association of port the bipartisan Great American Outdoors servation package. Realtors. Act, which, among other things, would address Even News-Miner columnist Fred Pratt has Alaskans know that over the past 27 years, the National Park Service’s (NPS) deferred devoted a significant amount of attention to I have lead the effort for the authorization of maintenance backlog, a problem that dis- CARA and my participation in this process. the trans-Alaska pipeline, oil development in proportionately affects the National Capital Re- In his most recent column, he speculated Prudhoe Bay and the Coastal Plain, a strong gion and, especially, the District of Columbia. that I wrote the bill to benefit Alaska Native mining industry, and numerous other eco- corporations. This was a new and novel the- Twenty percent of the District consists of park- nomic programs in every region of the state. ory, but unfortunately, not accurate. During this same period, I have also au- land, almost 90 percent of which is under the The truth is actually very simple—CARA thored numerous important conservation jurisdiction of NPS. is good for all Alaskans. bills including the reauthorization of the National parks are some of America’s great- In Alaska and throughout the nation, Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation Act est treasures, yet NPS, the agency that main- CARA will increase funding for federal and and a comprehensive improvement of Amer- tains our federal parks, has a $12 billion main- state conservation and recreation programs, ica’s national wildlife refuge system. tenance backlog. One-sixth of all projects in urban parks, historic preservation, and wild- In addition, I have authored and supported life conservation. The bill also resolves a the backlog are in the National Capital Region, dozens of bills to promote hunting, fishing major inequity regarding the disposition of and outdoor recreation in our state and the with $1.3 billion in D.C. itself. The National funds generated from Outer Continental Mall and Memorial Parks have the highest entire nation. Shelf activities. Fred Pratt is correct. CARA and its ex- Currently, states receive 50 percent of the number of deferred maintenance projects in panded conservation, wildlife and recreation revenues for onshore oil production but the nation, with more than $840 million in programs is consistent with my 27-year con- nothing from the federal waters six miles needed repairs still outstanding, according to gressional record of working for Alaskans. and beyond a state’s coast. CARA corrects Pew Charitable Trusts. The most significant Don Young has served as Alaska’s sole rep- this problem by creating new programs that resentative in Congress since 1973. deferred maintenance projects involve refur- benefit coastal states with the OCS revenues, bishing memorials and making necessary re- which have averaged between $4 to $5 billion The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time pairs for supporting infrastructure. Although annually. Under CARA, $2.8 billion of this for debate has expired. these parks are located in D.C., they are of funding will go toward important recreation, Pursuant to House Resolution 1053, national significance. The National Mall and wildlife and conservation programs each the previous question is ordered. Memorial Parks accommodate more than 36 year. The question is on the motion offered million visits each year and roughly 30,000 In addition, CARA creates new private by the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. property protections which go beyond exist- GRIJALVA). people use their 15 softball fields, eight ing law. volleyball courts, two rugby fields and the Alaska will receive about $2.5 billion dur- The question was taken; and the Washington Monument grounds for sporting ing the 15-year period included in CARA for Speaker pro tempore announced that events nearly year-round. This heavy use has these programs. Each year, Alaska would re- the ayes appeared to have it. caused a $13 million repair backlog for the ceive: $87 million for coastal conservation Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, on Mall grounds. programs; $38.5 million for state and federal that I demand the yeas and nays. In addition to the National Mall and Memo- land conservation under the Land and Water The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- rial Parks, NPS owns most of D.C.’s neighbor- Conservation Fund; $17.5 million for wildlife ant to section 3 of House Resolution conservation; $9.8 million in PILT payments; 965, the yeas and nays are ordered. hood parks, including 156 small green spaces $9 million for federal and Native land res- and many circles, squares and fountains toration; and about $1.5 million for historic Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- throughout D.C. Also included in the backlog preservation and endangered species pro- ther proceedings on this question will are historic sites such as Ford’s Theatre, the grams. be postponed. FDR Memorial, East and West Potomac In previous years, the LWCF has helped f Parks, the Carter Barron Amphitheatre and the fund several popular Alaska projects includ- PERMISSION TO EXTEND DEBATE Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National ing Alaskaland in Fairbanks, the Coastal Trail in Anchorage and Eagle Crest in Ju- TIME ON H.R. 7573, REPLACING Monument. I support passage of the Great neau. The increased funding for the state BUST OF ROGER BROOKE TANEY American Outdoors Act so that NPS can prop- programs under the LWCF will allow for WITH BUST OF THURGOOD MAR- erly maintain all of our incredible national local communities to determine how these SHALL parks. funds are spent in their own communities Mr. YOUNG. Mr. Speaker, I rise to support based upon their local priorities, rather than Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I Senate Amendment to H.R. 1957. The Great federal dictates. ask unanimous consent that debate

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:34 Jul 23, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JY7.037 H22JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H3658 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 22, 2020 under clause 1(c) of rule XV on a mo- States Capitol does not relieve the Congress (C) STATE REQUESTS.—A statue provided for tion to suspend the rules relating to of the historical wrongs it committed to pro- display by a State that is removed under this H.R. 7573 be extended to 1 hour. tect the institution of slavery, it expresses subsection shall be returned to the State, The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Congress’s recognition of one of the most no- and the ownership of the statue transferred torious wrongs to have ever taken place in to the State, if the State so requests and THOMPSON of Mississippi). Is there ob- one of its rooms, that of Chief Justice Roger agrees to pay any costs related to the trans- jection to the request of the gentleman Brooke Taney’s Dred Scott v. Sandford deci- portation of the statue to the State. from North Carolina? sion. (3) REPLACEMENT OF STATUES.—A State There was no objection. (b) REMOVAL OF BUST OF ROGER BROOKE that has a statue removed under this sub- TANEY.—Not later than 45 days after the date f section shall be able to replace such statue of the enactment of this Act, the Joint Com- in accordance with the requirements and REPLACING BUST OF ROGER mittee on the Library shall remove the bust procedures of section 1814 of the Revised BROOKE TANEY WITH BUST OF of Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131) and section 311 of the THURGOOD MARSHALL Court Chamber of the United States Capitol. Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (c) REPLACEMENT WITH BUST OF THURGOOD (2 U.S.C. 2132). Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I MARSHALL.— (4) AUTHORIZATION AND APPROPRIATIONS.— (1) OBTAINING BUST.—Not later than 2 years move to suspend the rules and pass the (A) IN GENERAL.—There are appropriated after the date of the enactment of this Act, bill (H.R. 7573) to direct the Architect for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, the Joint Committee on the Library shall of the Capitol to replace the bust of out of any money in the Treasury not other- enter into an agreement to obtain a bust of wise appropriated, $5,000,000 to carry out this Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Su- Thurgood Marshall, under such terms and section, including the costs related to the re- preme Court Chamber of the United conditions as the Joint Committee considers moval, transfer, security, storage, and dis- States Capitol with a bust of Thurgood appropriate consistent with applicable law. play of the statues described in paragraph Marshall to be obtained by the Joint (2) PLACEMENT.—The Joint Committee on (1)(A), of which— the Library shall place the bust obtained Committee on the Library and to re- (i) $2,000,000 shall be made available to the move certain statues from areas of the under paragraph (1) in the location in the Old Supreme Court Chamber of the United Architect of the Capitol; and United States Capitol which are acces- (ii) $3,000,000 shall be made available to the sible to the public, to remove all stat- States Capitol where the bust of Roger Brooke Taney was located prior to removal Smithsonian Institution. ues of individuals who voluntarily by the Architect of the Capitol under sub- (B) AVAILABILITY.—Amounts appropriated served the Confederate States of Amer- section (b). under subparagraph (A) shall remain avail- able until expended. ica from display in the United States SEC. 2. REMOVAL OF CERTAIN STATUES AND Capitol, and for other purposes, as BUST. SEC. 4. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. amended. (a) REMOVAL.—Not later than 45 days after In addition to the amounts appropriated under section 3(b)(4), there are authorized to The Clerk read the title of the bill. the date of the enactment of this Act, the Joint Committee on the Library shall re- be appropriated such sums as may be nec- The text of the bill is as follows: move the statue of Charles Brantley Aycock, essary to carry out this Act, and any H.R. 7573 the statue of John Caldwell Calhoun, the amounts so appropriated shall remain avail- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- statue of James Paul Clarke, and the bust of able until expended. resentatives of the United States of America in John Cabell Breckinridge from any area of SEC. 5. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EF- Congress assembled, the United States Capitol which is accessible FECTS. SECTION 1. REPLACEMENT OF BUST OF ROGER to the public. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the BROOKE TANEY WITH BUST OF (b) STORAGE OF STATUES.—The Architect of purpose of complying with the Statutory THURGOOD MARSHALL. the Capitol shall keep any statue and bust Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be deter- (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- removed under subsection (a) in storage mined by reference to the latest statement lowing: until the Architect and the State which pro- titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legisla- (1) While sitting in the United States Cap- vided the statue or bust arrange for the re- tion’’ for this Act, submitted for printing in itol, the Supreme Court issued the infamous turn of the statue or bust to the State. the Congressional Record by the Chairman of Dred Scott v. Sandford decision on March 6, SEC. 3. REQUIREMENTS AND REMOVAL PROCE- the House Budget Committee, provided that 1857. Written by Chief Justice Roger Brooke DURES FOR STATUES IN NATIONAL such statement has been submitted prior to STATUARY HALL. Taney, whose bust sits inside the entrance to the vote on passage. (a) REQUIREMENTS.—Section 1814 of the Re- the Old Supreme Court Chamber in the vised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131) is amended by The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- United States Capitol, this opinion declared inserting ‘‘(other than persons who served as ant to the order of the House of today, that African Americans were not citizens of an officer or voluntarily with the Confed- the gentleman from North Carolina the United States and could not sue in Fed- erate States of America or of the military (Mr. BUTTERFIELD) and the gentleman eral courts. This decision further declared forces or government of a State while the from Illinois (Mr. RODNEY DAVIS) each that Congress did not have the authority to State was in rebellion against the United prohibit slavery in the territories. States)’’ after ‘‘military services’’. will control 30 minutes. (2) Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney’s au- (b) STATUE REMOVAL PROCEDURES.— The Chair recognizes the gentleman thorship of Dred Scott v. Sandford, the effects (1) IN GENERAL.— from North Carolina. of which would only be overturned years (A) IDENTIFICATION BY ARCHITECT OF THE GENERAL LEAVE later by the ratification of the 13th, 14th, and CAPITOL.—The Architect of the Capitol shall Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I 15th Amendments to the Constitution of the identify all statues on display in the United ask unanimous consent that all Mem- United States, renders a bust of his likeness States Capitol that do not meet the require- unsuitable for the honor of display to the ments of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes bers may have 5 legislative days in many visitors to the United States Capitol. (2 U.S.C. 2131), as amended by subsection (a); which to revise and extend their re- (3) As Frederick Douglass said of this deci- and marks and include extraneous material sion in May 1857, ‘‘This infamous decision of (B) REMOVAL BY JOINT COMMITTEE ON THE on the measure under consideration. the Slaveholding wing of the Supreme Court LIBRARY.—The Joint Committee on the Li- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there maintains that slaves are within the con- brary shall arrange for the removal of each objection to the request of the gen- templation of the Constitution of the United statue identified by the Architect of the Cap- tleman from North Carolina? States, property; that slaves are property in itol under subparagraph (B) from the Capitol There was no objection. the same sense that horses, sheep, and swine by not later than 120 days after the date of Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I are property; that the old doctrine that slav- enactment of this Act. yield myself such time as I may con- ery is a creature of local law is false; that (2) REMOVAL AND RETURN OF STATUES.— the right of the slaveholder to his slave does (A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subparagraph sume. not depend upon the local law, but is secured (C), the Architect of the Capitol shall ar- Mr. Speaker, I bring this legislation wherever the Constitution of the United range to transfer and deliver any statue that to the floor today on behalf of the States extends; that Congress has no right to is removed under this subsection to the Committee on House Administration. I prohibit slavery anywhere; that slavery may Smithsonian Institution. thank our chair, Congresswoman ZOE go in safety anywhere under the star-span- (B) STORAGE OR DISPLAY OF STATUES.—The LOFGREN, for her leadership. I thank gled banner; that colored persons of African Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institu- Ranking Member RODNEY DAVIS for his descent have no rights that white men are tion shall follow the policies and procedures friendship and leadership on our com- bound to respect; that colored men of Afri- of the Smithsonian Institution, as in effect can descent are not and cannot be citizens of on the day before the date of enactment of mittee. I thank Mr. DAVIS, and as I said the United States.’’. this Act, regarding the storage and display to him privately, I thank him for the (4) While the removal of Chief Justice of any statue transferred under subpara- spirit in which he has approached this Roger Brooke Taney’s bust from the United graph (A). important but delicate issue.

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But I ask the dissenters National Statuary Hall Collection, in- came after his participation in the to consider that America has been a di- cluding the bust of Chief Justice Roger Confederacy. vided nation since its founding, and it B. Taney, who authored the 1857 Su- It was long overdue. When we were is past time for us to close this chapter preme Court decision of Dred Scott v. checking out the statues, we found out of American history by removing stat- Sandford, which ruled that slaves could about the paintings, and on Juneteenth ues that depict an era that caused not be considered citizens and that we said good-bye to those four. enormous pain to African-American Congress did not have the ability to Now in Congress and in the country, citizens. ban slavery. This opinion, Mr. Speaker, we must maintain a drumbeat to en- Mr. Speaker, as you, I grew up in the is regarded as possibly the Supreme sure that this moment of anguish con- rural, segregated South. Commonplace Court’s worst decision of all time, and tinues to be transformed into action. were Confederate flags and monuments the 7–2 decision was a major factor con- That is why, today, the House is proud on public property, honoring Confed- tributing to the war. to pass legislation to remove from the erate soldiers and the Confederacy. Another bust not part of the collec- U.S. Capitol the 12 statues of Confed- Many Southern jurisdictions are now tion is of Vice President John Breckin- erate officials and four other statues voluntarily removing these statues. ridge, 1857 to 1861. In 1860, Mr. Speaker, honoring persons who similarly exem- President Abraham Lincoln won the Breckinridge ran for President on the plify bigotry and hate. 1860 general election by winning 18 of Southern Democratic ticket and he Mr. Speaker, again I thank Leader HOYER, Whip CLYBURN, CBC Chair 29 States. The 11 States that Lincoln lost. KAREN BASS, Chairman BENNIE THOMP- failed to carry were slaveholding During the Civil War, Breckinridge SON, Congresswoman BARBARA LEE, and States. These States were fearful that served in the United States Senate Chairman G.K. BUTTERFIELD for lead- Lincoln would find a way to end slav- from Kentucky but became a traitor and enlisted in the Confederate mili- ing this effort. ery and deprive slave owners of their As I have said before, the Halls of tary, and he was assigned to the army so-called property. Congress are the very heart of our de- of Mississippi stationed in Jackson, Eleven Southern States, after Lin- mocracy. The statues in the Capitol Mississippi, achieving the rank of coln was elected, immediately seceded should embody our highest ideals as major general. He was expelled from from the Union, forming the Confed- Americans, expressing who we are and the Senate. Jefferson Davis then ap- erate States of America. The CSA what we aspire to as a nation. Monu- elected its leadership. They printed a pointed him as Secretary of War. After ments to men who advocated barba- currency and stood up a military. the war, he fled the country for several rism and racism are a grotesque affront At Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861, the years. to those ideals. Their statues pay hom- So I ask my colleagues, I ask Amer- Confederate States of America took age to hate, not heritage. military action against the United ica: Does this bust deserve to stand Among the Confederate statues in States of America. For the following 4 outside of the Senate Chamber? I would the Capitol—can you believe this?—are years, more than 600,000 Americans lost hope that your answer to that question Jefferson Davis and Alexander Ste- their lives on the battlefield, including, will be no. phens, president and vice president, re- I might say, African-American soldiers Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to spectively, of the Confederacy, both of who fought for the Union. answer the summons of our time by whom were charged with treason This was not a war between the voting to remove all of these offensive against America. Both were charged States; it was a war against the United statues from the Capitol of the United with treason against America, and States of America by 11 Southern States of America. they have statues in the Capitol. States. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the Now, think of this about Stephens—I When the Union finally won the war, gentlewoman from California (Ms. hate to even use his words, but it may and both sides buried their dead, 4 mil- PELOSI), the Speaker of the House. be important for people to know why lion slaves were granted their freedom Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I thank the statues have to go in clearer terms. by the signing of the Emancipation the gentleman for yielding and for his The infamous words of Stephens make Proclamation and passage of the 13th leadership in bringing us together as clear today as they did in 1861 the Amendment. today, along with our distinguished aims of the Confederacy. leader, Mr. HOYER; our distinguished b 1415 In his so-called Cornerstone Speech, whip, Mr. JIM CLYBURN; Congressional Stephens asserted that the ‘‘prevailing In 1864, each State was granted the Black Caucus Chair KAREN BASS; ideas’’ relied upon by the Framers in- privilege to donate two statues of de- Chairman BENNIE THOMPSON; Congress- cluded ‘‘the assumption of the equality ceased persons to be displayed in the woman BARBARA LEE; and Mr. of races. This was in error,’’ says Mr. Capitol that depict the history of their BUTTERFIELD. I thank Mr. BUTTERFIELD Stephens. State. These statues are now known as for leading this critical effort, so im- Instead, he laid out in blunt and sim- the National Statuary Hall Collection. portant. ple terms the awful truth of the Con- Approximately 10 of these statues de- Mr. Speaker, as our country knows, federacy. He said: ‘‘Our new govern- pict men who volunteered to fight nearly 2 months after the murder of ment is founded upon exactly the oppo- against the United States in the Civil George Floyd, America remains site idea.’’ War. gripped by anguish as racial injustice Imagine, exactly the opposite idea of All of these statues were donated continues to kill hundreds of Black equality of races. many decades after the Civil War. Like Americans and tear apart the soul of ‘‘Its foundations are laid, its corner- many other statues around the country our country. stone rests, upon the great truth’’—and honoring members of the CSA, and par- Last month, inspired by the activism these are his words; I hate to even use ticularly those erected in the South, of the American people and led by the them, but we have to face this reality— these 10 statues were not donated and Congressional Black Caucus, the House ‘‘the Negro is not equal to the White installed in the Capitol until the 1900s, passed the George Floyd Justice in Po- man; that slavery, subordination to the during the height of Jim Crow. licing Act to fundamentally transform superior race, is his natural and nor- Many Americans see these statues the culture of policing, to address sys- mal condition.’’ and the timing of their placement as a temic racism, curb police brutality, de- He has got a statue in the Capitol of means to intimidate African Ameri- liver accountability, and save lives. the United States. cans and to perpetuate the notion of On Juneteenth, I had the privilege as How can we seek to end the scourge white supremacy. We must not con- Speaker of the House, by my authority of racism in America when we allow

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Thank you for supports removing this South Caro- bringing us to this place. May you rest Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I thank linian. in peace. the gentleman from North Carolina for On the floor, John C. Calhoun made Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. yielding me the time, and for his lead- this vile assertion that ‘‘in few coun- Speaker, at this time, it looks like I ership and his management of this sig- tries is so much left to the share of the am going to be here on the floor with nificant piece of legislation. laborer, and so little exacted from him, many of our colleagues who are going I want to thank Mr. DAVIS and the or more kind attention paid to him in to offer remarks on this legislation, so other Members on the other side for sickness or infirmities of age.’’ I will give my opening remarks after I their tremendous cooperation in trying What could he have been talking yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from to help us move to a more perfect about? California (Mr. MCCLINTOCK). Union. It removes from the old Supreme Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, first Mr. Speaker, 7 years ago, I stood on Court Chamber the bust of Justice and foremost, the Confederacy was a this floor and I referred to this Cham- Roger Taney. And this is because of the fundamental attack on our Constitu- ber, this great Hall, as America’s class- persistent leadership of Mr. HOYER, tion and the founding principles of our room. And it is in that spirit that I who has been on this case for a long Nation, and it should never be roman- think of this building as America’s time. ticized or lauded. schoolhouse. And what is taught in this Justice Taney was the author of the I have got no problems with remov- building, what is experienced by the Dred Scott ruling, which Mr. ing, lawfully, any monument that spe- people who visit this building ought to BUTTERFIELD very clearly laid out as cifically honors this rebellion, but that be about the uplifting of this great Na- probably one of the worst decisions of is not what this bill does. Rather, it be- tion. the Supreme Court ever, certainly a gins by removing the bust of Roger What people see when they come horrific stain on the history of our Taney from the Old Supreme Court here, who people see lauded, glorified, country, and certainly on the Court. Chamber. and honored when they visit this build- How fitting it is that the Taney bust Now, it is true he wrote the abso- ing ought to be people who are uplift- will be replaced with a bust of U.S. Su- lutely worst decision ever rendered by ing to history and the human spirit. preme Court Justice Thurgood Mar- the Supreme Court, the Dred Scott de- It is in that light that I recall the shall, a towering champion of equality cision, but let’s not forget he also pre- writings of one great writer who wrote and justice in America. sided over and joined in one of its bet- that if we fail to learn the lessons of Mr. CLYBURN, as well as Mr. HOYER, ter decisions, the Amistad slave case. history—I think it was George has been working on this. Mr. HOYER is If we remove memorials to every per- Santiano—we are bound to repeat a Marylander. I am a Baltimorean. As son in this building who ever made a them. we all know, the airport in Baltimore bad decision—and his was the worst— There are a lot of lessons to be is named for Thurgood Marshall. So as well, this will be a very barren place, learned from history. I study it every one who was born and raised there, I indeed. It is only by the bad things in day. Hardly a day goes by when I don’t take pride in his leadership and service our history that we can truly measure spend some time looking at some facet to the country. all of the good things in our history. of American history. Let us recall Justice Marshall’s Now, this bill also removes the stat- We did not come to this floor with words spoken nearly 30 years ago but ues of Confederate sympathizers sent this legislation to get rid of that his- as true today. Justice Marshall said: to the Capitol by the States. Well, that tory. A lot of it we don’t like; a lot of ‘‘Democracy cannot flourish amid fear. is not our decision. That is a decision it we do like. And I think that what we Liberty cannot bloom amid hate. Jus- that has always belonged to the indi- need to do is discern between what tice cannot take root amid rage. Amer- vidual States, and several of them are should be honored and what should be ica must get to work. In the chill cli- already making these decisions. We relegated to the museums and to other mate in which we live, we must go should let them. places to commemorate that history. against the prevailing wind. We must The only other one is John C. Breck- That is not eradicating history. That is dissent from the indifference. We must inridge of Kentucky, who is honored putting history in its proper place. dissent from the apathy. We must dis- not for his service to the Confederacy And for those who did not do what I sent from the fear, the hatred, and the but, rather, for his service as Vice think they should have done, they have mistrust. We must dissent, because President of the United States. And, got a place in the history books, but it America can do better, because Amer- granted, we have had some absolutely is not to be honored, and it is not to be ica has no choice but to do better.’’ terrible Vice Presidents through our glorified. It ought to be put in its prop- How much our great Elijah Cum- history, and I am sure we will in the er perspective. mings reflected the words of Thurgood future, but if we are going to start So I don’t have a problem with the Marshall, two Baltimoreans. down that road, we are going to be fact that one of the statues in here, The Congress now has a sacred oppor- swapping out statues like trading cards John C. Calhoun—he was a historical tunity and obligation to do better, to at the whim of the moment. Our Na- figure. He died in 1850, if my memory make meaningful change to ensure tion’s history should be made of stern- serves, 10 years before the war broke that the halls of the U.S. Capitol re- er stuff. out. So we aren’t talking about John C. flect the highest ideals as Americans. Perhaps we would all be better ad- Calhoun as a Confederate. We are talk- Mr. HOYER, as our distinguished floor vised to practice a little temporal hu- ing about John C. Calhoun as one of leader, had this planned for awhile that mility and heed the wisdom of Omar the Nation’s biggest proponents of everybody would work together and Khayyam: ‘‘The moving finger writes; slavery and the relegation of human bring this composite bill to the floor at and, having writ, moves on: nor all thy beings. this time. Little did we know when piety nor wit shall lure it back to can- I want to thank my home State of those plans were being made that, at cel half a line, nor all thy tears wash South Carolina, because the people of the same time, we would be mourning out a word of it.’’ Charleston, Mayor Tecklenburg and the loss of our darling John Lewis. It is Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I the city council in Charleston, decided a death in the family for us in the Con- yield such time as he may consume to several weeks ago, the John C. Calhoun gress. But he knew that this was in the the gentleman from South Carolina statue should be taken down, and they works, and he is up there looking down (Mr. CLYBURN), the Democratic whip, did it.

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Mr. Speaker, I where he was from sees that, why is it free country, famously saying: ‘‘A yield myself such time as I may con- that we are going to laud him in this house divided against itself cannot sume. building? stand. I believe this government can- Let me thank the gentleman from Il- I am asking my colleagues to do for not endure, permanently half slave and linois. I am just delighted that he men- John C. Calhoun what his home State half free. I do not expect the Union to tioned that his home State, the State is doing for him, putting him in his be dissolved—I do not expect the house of Illinois, was, in fact, the home of proper place, not a place of honor. to fall—but I do expect it will cease to Abraham Lincoln. They didn’t tear down his statue; they be divided. It will become all one thing I am a student of history and love to very meticulously took it down to re- or all the other.’’ read that portion of our history, and I tire to his proper place. While Lincoln and many others who recall that many people believe that it Mr. Speaker, you and I spoke last stood for freedom are represented was the Emancipation Proclamation on night about one other gentleman whose throughout this Capitol, there are oth- January 1 of 1863 that legally ended statue is in this building, Wade Hamp- ers that symbolize the opposite. While slavery in America. The Emancipation ton. Wade Hampton, he was not a Con- we cannot erase our past and should do Proclamation, as great as it was, was federate, but he was a perseverer. everything we can—as Whip CLYBURN an executive order. There were three Wade Hamptons, sen- just stated—we should do everything It was the 13th Amendment, as the ior, and the third. we can to learn from it instead. gentleman mentioned, that legally The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The statues in the U.S. Capitol rep- ended slavery in America; thereby free- time of the gentleman has expired. resent to visitors throughout the world ing 4 million slaves, most of whom Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I what we stand for as a Nation. I sup- lived in the South. yield the gentleman from South Caro- port this important discussion about Mr. Speaker, you should know, and lina an additional 1 minute. which statues belong in the U.S. Cap- to my friend from Illinois, that it was Mr. CLYBURN. But Wade Hampton’s itol and, also, the goal of this legisla- on January 31, 1865, a few days after history should not be glorified. I don’t tion. Lincoln’s re-election, that this body, know what my State’s going to do Before we began debating this piece this body, the House of Representa- about him, but what I would like to see of legislation, my friend, Mr. tives, passed the 13th Amendment to us do here is put him in his proper BUTTERFIELD, and I had a discussion, a the Constitution. It required the ratifi- place. discussion about the 13th Amendment. cation of 27 States. So those two statues that are here And I invite all Members of this insti- The gentleman from Illinois’ home representing the State of South Caro- tution to come to my district, to come State was the first State, on February lina need to be removed from their to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential 1, 1865 to ratify the 13th Amendment. places of honor and, at some point, I Museum and Library, where I can show My State of North Carolina was the would hope the State would bring them you an original copy of the 13th 26th State, and the State of Georgia back home and put them in their prop- Amendment; also, one of the first cop- was the final State to ratify the 13th er place. ies of the Emancipation Proclamation. Amendment on December 6, 1865. So, I would like to say here today This institution is not just an ex- Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the that I am not for destroying any stat- tended classroom. Where Lincoln lived, gentleman from Maryland (Mr. HOYER), ue. I am not here for burning down any where Lincoln is honored, the 13th Dis- the State which is the home of both building. I am here to ask my col- trict of Illinois, that I am truly blessed Chief Justice Taney and the first Afri- leagues to return these people very to represent, is also a living classroom can American Associate Justice of the properly and lawfully to their proper of the good things in our Nation’s his- U.S. Supreme Court, the Honorable place. Put them where they can be tory. Thurgood Marshall. studied. Put them where people will Now, we also have to remember that Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I thank know exactly who and what they were. the National Statuary Hall Collection the gentleman from North Carolina, But do not honor them. Do not glo- was created in 1864 to commemorate the former Justice of the North Caro- rify them. Take them out of this great States and their contributions to this lina Supreme Court, for yielding. schoolhouse so that the people who country. And many statues being dis- I am glad that I was on the floor to visit here can be uplifted by what this cussed today were donated by States to hear the remarks of the ranking mem- country is all about. the collection nearly 100 years ago. ber, Mr. DAVIS. I am going to bring up Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. And as my colleagues earlier said, a quote. I won’t get it soon enough to Speaker, I yield myself such time as I many States are already working to re- read right now, but I will read it. may consume. move them. David Brooks wrote a column in the Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to follow While I support their removal, I be- New York Times and he said we were Whip CLYBURN and the historical con- lieve the better route would have been facing five crises in America. One, of text of being a history teacher, and to have some more hearings in the course, the pandemic. also the historical context of serving Committee on House Administration. He said the second crisis was the cri- this institution and what it means. So But today, today, is not about politics. sis of confronting racism and the his- I thank Whip CLYBURN for his leader- Today is about coming together as an tory of racism and slavery and segrega- ship. institution. And today is a day that I tion in our country. I thank my good friend, Mr. can say I proudly am blessed to be a The observation he made was that BUTTERFIELD, for his leadership on this Member of Congress. Americans, post-George Floyd, have issue. We are going to work together Our country, right now, is facing a been riveted on the recognition of our today to make sure that we are sending very difficult time, and Abraham Lin- past and the recognition of our present, a message to the American people that coln’s spirit of unity is desperately and how we need to improve the treat- it is Republicans and Democrats stand- needed. ‘‘A house divided against itself ment and the reality of equality in ing together. cannot stand.’’ As leaders, we need to America. Now, I have a unique district in cen- come together to show there is much tral Illinois. I am from the Land of more that unites us Americans than di- b 1445 Lincoln. As a matter of fact, Abe, him- vides us, and lead this country, to- I think Brooks’ observation will be self, lived in my district. I represent gether, Republicans and Democrats, proved today on the floor, Mr. Speaker, Lincoln’s Tomb, Lincoln’s Home. The through this difficult time. as we come together not in partisan

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It is where we write our laws, in- African descent had come to be seen as Our decision to remove statues of augurate our Presidents, and say a human beings, but because our Found- seditionists, white supremacists, Con- somber farewell to great Americans ers did not view them as such, Black federates, and segregationists and re- who earned our respect, like Dwight people could never truly be citizens of place them with defenders of justice Eisenhower, other Presidents, and Rosa our country. Think of that, the blind- and equality shows that, as a country, Parks. ness and schizophrenia of 1787 repeated we are capable of critical introspection Mr. Speaker, we cannot erase the dif- 80 years later in 1857. and growth. ficult history and painful truth that One of the great facets of America is That is our strength. That is the this temple to liberty was built using that we can grow. We change, and we glory of America: working toward a the labor of enslaved people. But we can accommodate to better knowledge, more perfect Union. can, Mr. Speaker, do everything in our better insight, and better inclinations. That is why I introduced this bill power to ensure that how we use the The past, Taney argued, bound those in along with Representative LEE, Whip Capitol today reflects our commitment the present to follow the errors of their CLYBURN, Chairwoman BASS, and to equality and justice for all. forebears in perpetuity. Let us reject Chairman THOMPSON, who sits in the For too long, we have greeted visi- that premise out of hand lest the more chair today. That itself is a historic tors from here and abroad with the perfect Union will never be attainable. demonstration of the change that we statues of those who denigrated these What he could not or would not ac- have wrought. Not only could a Black values by championing sedition, slav- cept is that the passage of time allows man from Mississippi be a Member of ery, segregation, and inequality. us the space to grow as individuals, as the Congress, but he can preside over As a Marylander, I have always been States, and as a country so that we the Congress. He matters, and his life uncomfortable that the Old Supreme may see our faults and correct them, matters. Court Chamber prominently displays a not repeat them. Taney was wrong because, in the 21st bust of former Chief Justice Roger In Maryland, we have grappled with century, we must not be Roger Brooke Brooke Taney, who was from my dis- that difficult history of our State with Taney’s America anymore, nor can we trict, as a matter of fact, the county regard to slavery and the Civil War. be Jim Crow’s. across the river from my house, Cal- While our State did not secede from Our bill removes the bust of Chief vert County. the Union, many Marylanders sym- Justice Taney from the Old Supreme Taney, of course, was the son of Court Chamber and replaces it with a slaveholders and the author of the 1857 pathized with slavery in the South and Dred Scott ruling that upheld slavery fought for the Confederacy. bust of Thurgood Marshall, a son of Mr. Speaker, I represent what was and said that African Americans could Baltimore. The irony is the Taney stat- the largest slaveholding area of the not be citizens. This was a man, Mr. ue was on the east front of the Capitol, Speaker, who, in his zeal to protect the State of Maryland. We grew tobacco Mr. Speaker. If you turned around and interests of slaveholders and uphold a and some cotton, but mainly tobacco. went through the Capitol 5 years ago, system of white supremacy, wrote an Early Maryland was built on the prof- 10 years ago, 15 years, if you went opinion that twisted the very meaning its of slavery, and it sent individuals through about 500 feet and walked out of America’s founding. like Taney to serve in America’s ear- on the west front, you walked into After quoting the Declaration of liest institutions. Indeed, in his infa- Thurgood Marshall Memorial, as you Independence, ‘‘We hold these truths to mous decision, he drew on his home would today. He was our first African- be self-evident, that all men are cre- State’s ban of interracial marriage as American Justice. ated equal,’’ Taney wrote this: ‘‘The justification for his views. How appropriate it is that we honor general words above quoted would seem One of the ironies, Mr. Speaker, is him in place of Roger Brooke Taney. to embrace the whole human family, that I was elected to the Maryland Thurgood Marshall is the face of our and if they were used in a similar in- State Senate in 1966, and one of my Maryland in 2020, not Roger Taney. strument at this day,’’ meaning 1857, first votes in January 1967 as a Mary- Second, our bill no longer allows ‘‘would be so understood.’’ He went on land State senator at the age of 27 was States to display statues in the Capitol to say: ‘‘But it is too clear for dispute to vote to repeal the miscegenation of individuals who voluntarily served that the enslaved African race were not statutes in my State. Of course, the the Confederacy against our Union dur- intended to be included and formed no Supreme Court had ruled on that be- ing the Civil War. part of the people who framed and fore, but we still had not repealed it 110 Let me just say as an aside that none adopted this declaration.’’ Of course, years after Dred Scott. of us are perfect. Our Founders weren’t neither did women. Maryland today, like other States perfect, but what our Founders did was In short, Mr. Speaker, Taney argued where slavery and segregation had a create a union. The statues we are re- that, in his day, in 1857, people of Afri- long history, is not the same place that moving tried to destroy a union. can descent had come to be seen as it was when Taney wrote his opinion, Third, there are three specific stat- human beings, but because our Found- nor are these States today the same ues in the collection of individuals who ers in 1776 did not view them as such, places they were when many of the did not serve in the Confederacy but Black people could never truly be citi- statues and busts of Confederates and whose careers were built on the perpet- zens of the United States. segregationists were sent here to our uation of White supremacy and seg- What he was saying, Mr. Speaker, Capitol during a period of intense and regation. Our bill would require those was that Black lives did not matter. racially charged sectionalism. statues to be removed and replaced as And so, Mr. Speaker, when we hear In recent years, Maryland made the well, as my friend, JIM CLYBURN, said, that phrase today, that Black lives courageous and correct choice to re- not destroyed. We urge nobody to tear matter, it is fundamental to what move a statue of Taney from the down statues—to remove them, yes; to America is and has become. grounds of the statehouse in Annapolis. destroy them, no. Sadly, Roger Brooke Taney—re- I strongly supported that decision, as They do not reflect the diversity and spected in his time, the attorney gen- did our Republican Governor, Mr. inclusivity of our Nation today, nor do eral of my State, the Attorney General Hogan, and our Democratic legislature. they comport with our values as a na- of the United States, the Acting Sec- Removing a statue—as my dear tion that has reached a greater under- retary of the Treasury—could not ex- friend of over one-half century, Mr. standing of the principles enshrined in tricate himself from the false premises CLYBURN, observed on this floor—does the Declaration of Independence, that of the past. not erase history. That act by itself all are created equal, and humankind,

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Taney forcefully argued they did not. say, because we tore down statues or As a descendant of enslaved Ameri- He was willfully wrong. They do, and we burn things, it is suddenly gone. No, cans from Galveston, Texas, and they must. I believe that most Ameri- we need to recognize those things as enslaved human beings, I thank you for cans are deeply distressed by racial in- part of our history in order to move on this bill, and I ask for an ‘‘aye’’ vote. justice and want to see the progress of beyond them. Because, as many have Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. the civil rights movement continue. said, to not acknowledge, to recognize, Speaker, I reserve the balance of my They want our Nation and our democ- to understand our history runs a very time. racy to grow, mature, and become real risk of reliving it. And, my God, Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, more perfect. Part of that process is we can’t continue to do that. may I inquire how much time each side making it clear through our symbols Mr. Speaker, I support the resolution has remaining. and public displays of honor what our and support the removal of statues. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- country stands for and, as importantly, Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I tleman from North Carolina has 131⁄2 what it must never stand for again. yield 11⁄2 minutes to the gentlewoman minutes remaining. The gentleman So, Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues from California (Ms. LEE), a passionate from Illinois has 21 minutes remaining. on both sides of the aisle to join us not advocate for underserved communities. Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I as an expression of partisan opinion Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from but an expression of America’s values let me first thank the gentleman for Maryland (Mr. RASKIN), a member of to our citizens and to the world that we yielding and for his tremendous leader- the House Committee on Administra- do not glorify racism, bigotry, and ex- ship and constantly reminding us of tion, a great constitutional scholar and clusion in the temple to liberty and in the accurate accounting of the United friend. the land of the free. States’ history. Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I thank I hope our colleagues will join in Also, I thank our Speaker; our ma- Mr. BUTTERFIELD for his really exem- making possible and making sure that jority leader; our whip, Mr. CLYBURN; plary leadership here. all Americans, no matter their race, Chairwoman BASS; Chairman BENNIE Mr. Speaker, it is a proud day for can come to this Capitol and know that THOMPSON; and, of course, Congressman Maryland as we move to replace the they have an equal share in a govern- BUTTERFIELD for moving this legisla- bust of Roger Brooke Taney with the ment that is truly of the people, by the tion forward with the urgency that it bust of Thurgood Marshall. people, and for the people. requires. One Marylander wrote the infamous Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support Dred Scott decision, hundreds of pages b 1500 of H.R. 7573, which would remove of argumentation about how the Con- Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. shameful reminders of slavery and seg- stitution is and must forever be a Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gen- regation from the United States Cap- White man’s compact and that African tleman from the State of Michigan itol. Americans have no rights that White (Mr. MITCHELL), my friend. Now, in 2017, in the wake of the white people have to respect. Mr. MITCHELL. Mr. Speaker, I nationalist rally in Charlottesville, I The other, Thurgood Marshall, whose thank the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. introduced the Confederate Monument bust will replace that of Justice Taney, RODNEY DAVIS) for yielding. Removal Act to remove all statues of argued Brown v. Board of Education, Mr. Speaker, I wasn’t planning on people who voluntarily served the Con- argued Shelley v. Kraemer, argued speaking on this. It is an honor to federacy from the Capitol building. So, Smith v. Albright, became the first Af- speak after Mr. HOYER. thank you for including this in this rican-American Associate Justice of I heard Mr. CLYBURN speak elo- current bill. the Supreme Court. He made equal pro- quently regarding the removal of stat- Venerating those who took up arms tection come alive in our country. So ues, statues including that of former against the United States to preserve it is a proud day for Maryland. Chief Justice Taney, a statue honoring slavery is an affront to the human dig- I was delighted to hear the gen- him for what we all agree was the most nity of all Americans. These painful tleman from Illinois’ remarks, but I dreadful decision the Supreme Court symbols of bigotry and racism have no was amazed to hear another colleague has ever made in this country, not place in public places—certainly should in the minority defending the bust of based upon the law but based upon his not be enshrined in the United States John C. Breckinridge on the grounds feelings that African Americans Capitol. that we don’t honor him for his service weren’t people. It is past time for Congress to stop as secretary of war in the Confederacy I am speaking today not so much glorifying the men who were traitors but we, rather, honor him for what he that it convinces anybody in this and committed treason against the did before that in his prior service as Chamber, but I am speaking about his- United States in a concerted effort to United States Senator and Vice Presi- tory, and I am speaking about my chil- keep African Americans in chains. dent of the United States. dren, my children and my grand- The movement to honor Confederate Well, that is just precious. Think children, that they need to remember soldiers was a deliberate act to rewrite about that for a second. the history of this Nation. the very history of the United States Breckinridge was serving as a U.S. The history of this Nation is so and humanize acts designed to dehu- Senator from Kentucky when he de- fraught with racial division, with ha- manize African Americans. They are fected to the Confederacy, signed up to tred, and the only way to overcome symbols of hatred and defiance of Fed- become their secretary of war, and be- that is to recognize that, acknowledge eral authority and should not be held trayed the Union. And they still have it for what it is. in a place of honor in the United States his bust outside of the United States Mr. Speaker, I support this resolu- Capitol. Senate saying ‘‘Vice President’’ on it, tion, and I support what Mr. CLYBURN The SPEAKER pro tempore. The despite the fact that, on December 4, said: to remove statues such as that of time of the gentlewoman has expired. 1861, he was convicted of treason by the Mr. Taney, to lawfully remove them— Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I Senate and stripped of all of his titles— not tear them down, not destroy yield an additional 30 seconds to the including Senator, President of the them—return them back to the States gentlewoman from California. Senate, and Vice President. and places from which they came, and Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, I So we may as well put up a statue of to study, to put them in the study of conclude by saying this: In this mo- Benedict Arnold to honor him for his the history of this Nation, because it ment, the horrors of systemic racism service to the Continental Army before

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This is our oppor- ficult to even talk about, for this mo- eracy and were treasonous. tunity to remake the social contract as ment in time where we are today, b 1515 represented by the symbolism in this where we are going to start the process great House. of healing and setting the record Alexander Hamilton Stephens—it is Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. straight as it relates to the real his- interesting that he secured the name of Speaker, I reserve the balance of my tory of this country, it is fitting and Alexander Hamilton—has a statue in time. proper that those individuals who Statuary Hall. It says: Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I fought to keep many of our ancestors I am not fearful of anything on Earth, I am yield 1 minute to the gentleman from enslaved should not have to be recog- not fearful of anything above, except to do Massachusetts (Mr. KENNEDY). nized in a place where people who do something wrong. Mr. Speaker, before he speaks, the good expect to be recognized. That is what Alexander Hamilton history that I have read over the years This is not a way of erasing history. Stephens said. suggests to me that, on January 31, It is a way of correcting history so that Well, this is wrong. It was wrong to 1865, when the 13th Amendment was those people who come and see it will enslave so many human beings and for passed by this body, this Chamber, Mr. see it in the manner for which it is pre- that slavery to last over 200 years. KENNEDY, the gallery was full of White sented. So, at the end of this debate, I I am delighted with the gentleman abolitionist women from the Common- hope we all will be on the same page. from Illinois for his congenial and his- wealth of Massachusetts who waved This notion that in America it is not toric moment today, and we do it in handkerchiefs and cheered for a pro- your color, it is not your race, it is not unity. I offer peace to this Nation and longed period of time, cheering the 13th your sex, we have to stand for some- to this body that we remove these by Amendment. thing; our values should mean some- bringing America together. Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. Speaker, I thank thing as Americans. I know the family of George Floyd, the chairman. So this bill establishes what America who struck a chord in the hearts of all Mr. Speaker, 155 years ago, Senators stands for, and we should not recognize Americans and Black Lives Matter, from my home State of Massachusetts, traitors in order just to say we are to- would welcome this magnificent deci- Charles Sumner and Henry Wilson, gether. Traitors have a place, but not sion today. Let us do it together, under knew that a bust of Roger Taney de- in a place of honor. this flag. In God we trust. My State recognizes the president of served no home in our government’s Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. the Confederacy. If he had won the war highest institutions. Yet here we are, Speaker, I reserve the balance of my as president, none of us of color would in 2020, and the bust of a man who tried time. be in this institution today. But thank Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I to codify and protect our original sin God he lost and the South lost and we yield 11⁄2 minutes time to the gen- remains only a few hundred feet away. are better because of it. Mr. Speaker, Statues honoring traitors willing to tleman from Maryland (Mr. MFUME), for that, I ask support of this legisla- my friend, who is not only the rep- destroy our Nation so that they could tion. resentative of a district in Maryland, own Black men, women, and children Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. but also the former national president litter our Capitol, and somehow we Speaker, I reserve the balance of my still need to have this debate. time. of the NAACP. Let me be clear: Dismantling the Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. MFUME. Mr. Speaker, 33 years ago, I stood near this spot and watched symbols that glorify White supremacy yield 11⁄2 minutes to the gentlewoman is a bare minimum, but dismantling from Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE), from Thurgood Marshall come through these those symbols is no substitute for dis- the 18th District of Texas, a senior doors as a member of the Supreme mantling the system that those men member of the Committee on the Judi- Court at a State of the Union address. created. ciary, Committee on Homeland Secu- And as a Marylander and as a Balti- This cannot be the end or the best of rity, and the author of H.R. 40, Ms. morean, I had a great sense of pride. what we can offer the millions who JACKSON LEE. I got to know Mr. Marshall. All he took to our streets demanding justice. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I ever said by his eloquence and his ex- This cannot be the end of our work. thank the manager of this legislation ample was this is how we ought to be This shouldn’t even be considered the for his leadership. as Supreme Court justices. beginning of that work. It should have Let me also acknowledge and thank I must tell you, I was dismayed, been done 150 years ago. Mr. HOYER for his, as well, and to Mr. though, years earlier, to learn as a Mr. Speaker, the Senate needs to CLYBURN, Ms. BASS, Mr. THOMPSON, young student at Morgan State Univer- pass the George Floyd Justice in Polic- and, as I indicated, Mr. BUTTERFIELD. sity the history of Roger B. Taney, who ing Act. We need to dismantle and de- Mr. Speaker, let me start as I did did just the opposite to my spirit and stroy White supremacy that exists ev- just a few minutes ago, ‘‘In God we just the opposite, I think, to what we erywhere, from our education system trust,’’ and recognize that God has cre- believe Supreme Court Justices should to our healthcare system, to our incar- ated, in many of our faiths, all of us act like and how they conduct them- ceration and juvenile justice systems equal as humans. We stand together selves. and our financial institutions and our dealing with the Confederacy that di- A gentleman from the other side ear- economy. That is where we need to be minished and denied those descendants, lier said that Mr. Taney rendered the working, and that is what begins. those African slaves, their humanity. worst Supreme Court decision ever. Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. And yet, in a place of freedom, this And he is exactly right. That decision Speaker, I reserve the balance of my place, we honor them. said that Black people had no rights time. Mr. Speaker, I welcome H.R. 7573 and for which the White man must respect, Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I am glad to be joining as a staunch sup- and therefore that the Negro might yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from porter, for, if Justice Taney viewed me justly and lawfully be reduced to slav- Mississippi (Mr. THOMPSON), the chair- as inhuman, then that means that ery for his own benefit. It also said man of the Committee on Homeland those today, those babies yet unborn that Black people born in America, Security, a great warrior of many from descendants of enslaved African like Dred Scott, were not citizens and years, Mr. BENNIE THOMPSON. Americans, would be inhuman. This is it eviscerated the Missouri Com- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. needed not because we don’t put it in promise of 1820. Speaker, I appreciate the gentleman the historical context, but because we So replacing the statue of Taney from North Carolina (Mr. need to unify America. with one instead of Thurgood Marshall

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:51 Jul 23, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K22JY7.077 H22JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE July 22, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3665 seems to me the way we ought to go as cate America, and how we can come to- States.’’ The Architect of the Capitol would be a Chamber. I hope in a bipartisan fash- gether, not just correcting some of the charged with identifying those statues which ion, not only for ourselves, but to say awful, evil parts of our Nation’s his- do not meet the revised criteria and the Joint to all the visitors that come through tory, but let’s continue to correct the Committee on the Library would remove the this building that we will continue to division that exists today, not just on statues and turn them over to the Smithsonian hold high real American heroes that this floor, but in this country. Institution or their respective states, if desired. sought to keep us together, and we will And if we can stand together in this As Chairperson of the House Fine Arts not honor those who sought to divide instance, we can surely stand together Board and the Vice Chairperson of the Joint us. and make this country, at a time and Committee on the Library I am more than Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I place of civil unrest, a better place for pleased to remove these symbols of cruelty have no further speakers, and I reserve every single American in this country. and bigotry from the halls of the Capitol. This the balance of my time. With that, Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. again all of my colleagues. I respect has been a long time coming, and it is long Speaker, I yield myself the balance of their opinions, their ideas. But today is past time to act. my time, and I will close. a day of history. Today is a day that The United States Capitol is one of the most Mr. Speaker, it is great to follow our we are going to band together in a bi- visible, and most visited, symbols of liberty, new colleague, Mr. MFUME. partisan way. freedom and democracy in the entire world. Because of COVID and the restric- And I commend my good friend and Who we choose to honor in this space is tions we have in getting together and look forward to hosting him in Spring- uniquely indicative of our values and prin- getting to know each other like we did field, Illinois. ciples. before this pandemic, I have not had a Mr. Speaker, I urge support, and I Contrary to those who argue in opposition to yield back the balance of my time. chance to meet you yet. Welcome to this long overdue action, this action does not this institution. Thank you for your Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I seek to erase history nor ask that we forget service here. Thank you for your serv- yield myself the balance of my time. I that history. We must never forget the shame- ice leading the NAACP. thank all of the speakers for their elo- ful scar of slavery, segregation and racism. In- I don’t know if Mr. MFUME is aware, quent words today. stead this is about who we honor. When we but many say that the birthplace of Mr. DAVIS, we have talked a lot about think about the holocaust the words ‘‘never the NAACP is also in Springfield, Illi- President Abraham Lincoln. There is forget’’ admonish us to always remember the nois, because of the 1908 race riots that one thing I failed to mention, and the millions murdered by the Nazis. But we do not took place in my district. other speakers failed to mention as We are trying to honor those who well. And that was, before the ratifica- accomplish that by erecting a statue of Adolf suffered during that instance in our tion of the 13th Amendment, Lincoln Hitler to put in a place of honor. Nation’s history, still centuries after was actually assassinated on April 14, Those who violently rebelled against our we saw the scourge of slavery come to as I recall, of 1865, and did not live to government upon the belief, as Confederate our shores. see the full ratification of the 13th Vice President Alexander Stephens infamously We still have a lot of work to do. But Amendment, which was the culmina- said, ‘‘that the negro is not equal to the white I welcome Mr. MFUME. Come to my dis- tion of a lot of his work. So I just man; that slavery subordination to the superior trict and see the artifacts from those wanted to put that into the RECORD. race is his natural and normal condition,’’ and race riots that have been dug up and Mr. Speaker, I am pleased with the those who enabled and protected the practice displayed for all to see, to be honored. tone of this debate. I don’t even want of holding human beings as property deserve That is what education and history is. to call it a debate. I would call it a dis- no place of honor in the halls of our nation’s Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he cussion for the last few minutes. I feel Capitol. Slavery is the ‘‘original sin’’ of our may consume to the gentleman from the bipartisanship in the air, and I country, and its disastrous effects are felt to Maryland (Mr. MFUME). thank Mr. DAVIS so very much. It is ap- this day. Mr. MFUME. Mr. Speaker, I appre- preciated. It is long past time to remove these symbols ciate the gentleman’s kind and overly History teaches us that there are of bigotry and cruelty from the halls of Con- gracious remarks. I appreciate also his times in our history where eras must gress, and it is long past time to repair the sense of history and for what I think be closed, and we must begin a new era lasting damage their hatred and racism has today is being displayed as a bipartisan in this great Nation. visited on the fabric of this country. The re- effort to draw attention to and to rec- We need to continue to strive for a moval of these symbols from the People’s oncile a very real problem. more perfect union, and today is a good House is a necessary step in this long-over- So I will be more than happy to do example of that. due work, I urge my colleagues to join me in that. And Lincoln was one of my he- I ask my colleagues to vote ‘‘yea’’ on supporting H.R. 7573 and in working to right roes in many respects, not just because this legislation. I ask for a unanimous the wrongs of the past to better perfect the he signed, as Mr. BUTTERFIELD said, an vote. Hopefully, we can do this by voice promises of our country. executive order in 1863, but that he re- vote. That is my prayer and that is my minded us of what we were supposed to hope that we will show the world that The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. be as a Nation. Was he flawed? Yes. Are we are united on this issue. THOMPSON of Mississippi). The question we flawed? Yes. Do we increase our Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance is on the motion offered by the gen- ability to grow together? The absolute of my time. tleman from North Carolina (Mr. answer is yes. So I do appreciate the Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- BUTTERFIELD) that the House suspend gentleman’s comments, and I appre- port of H.R. 7573, as amended. the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 7573, as ciate him yielding. H.R. 7573 directs the Joint Committee on amended. Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. the Library to remove the bust of Chief Justice The question was taken. Speaker, I will reclaim my time. Roger B. Taney, the author of the Dred Scott The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the That is exactly why we still, as a Na- decision in the Old Supreme Court Chamber opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being tion, have so much to learn about each with a bust of Justice Thurgood Marshall, and in the affirmative, the ayes have it. other. We have so much to learn as to requires the Joint Committee on the Library to why we live, and we are blessed to live remove statues of Charles B. Aycock, James Mr. BROOKS of Alabama. Mr. Speak- in what I consider the greatest country P. Clarke, and John C. Calhoun, as well as a er, on that I demand the yeas and nays. on God’s green Earth. bust of John C. Breckinridge. H.R. 7573 would The yeas and nays were ordered. The opportunity for every American also amend section 1814 of the Revised Stat- to do what we do, to serve in this great utes (2 U.S.C. 2131) to change the criteria for The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- institution, is something that should those eligible for inclusion to prohibit those ant to section 3 of House Resolution be cherished. who ‘‘served as an officer or voluntarily with 965, the yeas and nays are ordered. Those issues that seemingly divide us the Confederate States of America or of the Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- more in a Nation of prosperity, we need military forces or government of a State while ther proceedings on this motion will be to educate the youth, we need to edu- the State was in rebellion against the United postponed.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:34 Jul 23, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K22JY7.079 H22JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H3666 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 22, 2020 FOSTERING UNDERGRADUATE Speier Torres (CA) Wasserman Mr. KING of Iowa. Madam Speaker, I was TALENT BY UNLOCKING RE- Stanton Torres Small Schultz unable to vote on July 22, 2020, due to de- Stevens (NM) Waters SOURCES FOR EDUCATION ACT Suozzi Trahan Watson Coleman layed arrival to the floor. Had I been present, Swalwell (CA) Trone Welch I would have voted as follows: ‘‘no’’ on rollcall The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Takano Underwood ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfin- Wexton No. 153. Thompson (CA) Vargas Wild MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE ished business is the question on con- Thompson (MS) Veasey Wilson (FL) Titus Vela RESOLUTION 965, 116TH CONGRESS curring in the Senate amendment to Yarmuth Tlaib Vela´ zquez the bill (H.R. 2486) to reauthorize man- Ca´ rdenas Kirkpatrick Payne Tonko Visclosky ´ datory funding programs for histori- (Sanchez) (Gallego) (Wasserman NAYS—183 Clay (Grijalva) Kuster (NH) Schultz) cally Black colleges and universities DeSaulnier (Brownley Pingree Aderholt Gonzalez (OH) Olson and other minority-serving institu- (Matsui) (CA)) (Cicilline) Allen Gooden Palazzo tions, with the amendment specified in Deutch (Rice Lawson (FL) Porter (Wexton) Amash Gosar Palmer (NY)) Price (NC) section 4(a) of House Resolution 891, on Amodei Granger Pence (Evans) Frankel (Clark Lieu, Ted (Beyer) (Butterfield) Armstrong Graves (GA) Perry (MA)) Rush which the yeas and nays were ordered. Lipinski (Cooper) Arrington Graves (LA) Posey Garamendi (Underwood) The Clerk read the title of the bill. Lofgren (Boyle, Babin Graves (MO) Reed (Boyle, Serrano Brendan F.) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Bacon Green (TN) Reschenthaler Brendan F.) (Jeffries) question is on concurring in the Senate Baird Grothman Rice (SC) Gomez (Gallego) Lowenthal Trone (Beyer) amendment with an amendment. Balderson Guest Rodgers (WA) Horsford (Kildee) (Beyer) Watson Coleman Banks Guthrie Roe, David P. Moore (Beyer) The vote was taken by electronic de- Johnson (TX) (Pallone) Barr Hagedorn Rogers (AL) (Jeffries) Napolitano Welch vice, and there were—yeas 233, nays Bergman Harris Rogers (KY) Kaptur (Beatty) (Correa) (McGovern) 183, not voting 14, as follows: Biggs Hartzler Rose, John W. Khanna Pascrell (Sires) Wilson (FL) Bilirakis Hern, Kevin Rouzer (Sherman) (Hayes) [Roll No. 153] Bishop (NC) Herrera Beutler Roy YEAS—233 Bishop (UT) Hice (GA) Rutherford f Bost Higgins (LA) Scalise Adams Finkenauer Maloney, Sean Brady Hill (AR) Schweikert Aguilar Fitzpatrick Matsui Brooks (AL) Hollingsworth Scott, Austin FOSTERING UNDERGRADUATE Allred Fletcher McAdams Brooks (IN) Huizenga Shimkus Axne Foster TALENT BY UNLOCKING RE- McBath Buchanan Jacobs Simpson Barraga´ n Frankel SOURCES FOR EDUCATION ACT McCollum Buck Johnson (LA) Smith (MO) Bass Fudge McEachin Bucshon Johnson (OH) Smith (NE) Beatty Gabbard The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. McGovern Budd Johnson (SD) Smith (NJ) Bera Gallego TLAIB). Pursuant to clause 8 of rule McNerney Burchett Jordan Smucker Beyer Garamendi Meeks Burgess Joyce (OH) Spano XX, the unfinished business is the Bishop (GA) Garcı´a (IL) Meng Calvert Joyce (PA) Stauber question on concurring in the Senate Blumenauer Garcia (TX) Mfume Carter (GA) Katko Stefanik Blunt Rochester Golden amendment to the bill (H.R. 2486) to re- Moore Carter (TX) Keller Steil Bonamici Gomez Morelle Chabot Kelly (MS) Steube authorize mandatory funding programs Boyle, Brendan Gonzalez (TX) Moulton Cheney Kelly (PA) Stewart for historically Black colleges and uni- F. Gottheimer Mucarsel-Powell Cline King (NY) Stivers Brindisi Green, Al (TX) versities and other minority-serving Murphy (FL) Cloud Kinzinger Taylor Brown (MD) Grijalva institutions, with the amendment spec- Nadler Cole Kustoff (TN) Thompson (PA) Brownley (CA) Haaland Napolitano Collins (GA) LaHood Thornberry ified in section 4(b) of House Resolu- Bustos Harder (CA) Neal Comer LaMalfa Tiffany tion 891, on which the yeas and nays Butterfield Hastings Neguse Conaway Lamborn Tipton Carbajal Hayes were ordered. Norcross Crawford Latta Turner Ca´ rdenas Heck O’Halleran Crenshaw Lesko Upton The Clerk read the title of the bill. Carson (IN) Higgins (NY) Ocasio-Cortez Curtis Long Van Drew The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Cartwright Himes Omar Davidson (OH) Lucas Wagner Case Horn, Kendra S. question is on concurring in the Senate Pallone Davis, Rodney Luetkemeyer Walberg Casten (IL) Horsford amendment with an amendment. Panetta DesJarlais Marchant Walden Castor (FL) Houlahan Pappas Diaz-Balart Marshall Walker The vote was taken by electronic de- Castro (TX) Hoyer Pascrell Duncan Massie Walorski vice, and there were—yeas 231, nays Chu, Judy Huffman Payne Dunn Mast Waltz Cicilline Hurd (TX) 184, not voting 15, as follows: Perlmutter Emmer McCarthy Watkins Cisneros Jackson Lee Peters Estes McCaul Weber (TX) [Roll No. 154] Clark (MA) Jayapal Peterson Ferguson McClintock Webster (FL) Clarke (NY) Jeffries YEAS—231 Phillips Fleischmann McHenry Wenstrup Clay Johnson (GA) Adams Clyburn Foster Pingree Flores McKinley Westerman Cleaver Johnson (TX) Aguilar Cohen Frankel Pocan Fortenberry Meuser Williams Clyburn Kaptur Allred Connolly Fudge Porter Foxx (NC) Miller Wilson (SC) Cohen Keating Amash Cooper Gallego Pressley Fulcher Mitchell Wittman Connolly Kelly (IL) Axne Correa Garamendi Price (NC) Gaetz Moolenaar Womack Cooper Kennedy Barraga´ n Costa Garcı´a (IL) Quigley Gallagher Mooney (WV) Woodall Correa Khanna Bass Courtney Garcia (TX) Raskin Garcia (CA) Murphy (NC) Wright Costa Kildee Beatty Cox (CA) Golden Rice (NY) Gianforte Newhouse Yoho Courtney Kilmer Bera Craig Gomez Richmond Gibbs Norman Young Cox (CA) Kim Beyer Crist Gonzalez (TX) Rose (NY) Gohmert Nunes Zeldin Craig Kind Rouda Bishop (GA) Crow Gottheimer Crist Kirkpatrick Roybal-Allard NOT VOTING—14 Blumenauer Cuellar Green, Al (TX) Crow Krishnamoorthi Ruiz Blunt Rochester Cunningham Grijalva Abraham Hudson Roby Cuellar Kuster (NH) Ruppersberger Bonamici Davids (KS) Haaland Byrne King (IA) Cunningham Lamb Rush Rooney (FL) Boyle, Brendan Davis (CA) Harder (CA) Cook Loudermilk Davids (KS) Langevin Ryan Sensenbrenner F. Davis, Danny K. Hastings Griffith Mullin Davis (CA) Larsen (WA) Sa´ nchez Timmons Brindisi Dean Hayes Holding Riggleman Davis, Danny K. Larson (CT) Sarbanes Brown (MD) DeFazio Heck Dean Lawrence Scanlon Brownley (CA) DeGette Higgins (NY) DeFazio Lawson (FL) Schakowsky b 1610 Bustos DeLauro Himes DeGette Lee (CA) Schiff Butterfield DelBene Horn, Kendra S. DeLauro Lee (NV) Schneider Messrs. YOUNG, FULCHER, and Carbajal Delgado Horsford DelBene Levin (CA) Schrader PENCE changed their vote from ‘‘yea’’ Ca´ rdenas Demings Houlahan Delgado Levin (MI) Schrier to ‘‘nay.’’ Carson (IN) DeSaulnier Hoyer Demings Lieu, Ted Scott (VA) Cartwright Deutch Huffman DeSaulnier Lipinski Scott, David Mr. PETERSON changed his vote Case Dingell Jackson Lee Deutch Loebsack Serrano from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Casten (IL) Doggett Jayapal Dingell Lofgren Sewell (AL) So the first portion of the divided Castor (FL) Doyle, Michael Jeffries Doggett Lowenthal Shalala Castro (TX) F. Johnson (GA) Doyle, Michael Lowey Sherman question was adopted. Chu, Judy Engel Johnson (TX) F. Luja´ n Sherrill The result of the vote was announced Cicilline Escobar Kaptur Engel Luria Sires as above recorded. Cisneros Eshoo Keating Escobar Lynch Slotkin A motion to reconsider was laid on Clark (MA) Espaillat Kelly (IL) Eshoo Malinowski Smith (WA) Clarke (NY) Evans Kennedy Espaillat Maloney, Soto the table. Clay Finkenauer Khanna Evans Carolyn B. Spanberger Stated against: Cleaver Fletcher Kildee

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:34 Jul 23, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K22JY7.081 H22JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE July 22, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3667 Kilmer Murphy (FL) Scott, David Upton Watkins Womack Cox (CA) Kelly (PA) Reed Kim Nadler Serrano Van Drew Weber (TX) Woodall Craig Kennedy Rice (NY) Kind Napolitano Sewell (AL) Wagner Webster (FL) Wright Crenshaw Khanna Rodgers (WA) Kirkpatrick Neal Shalala Walberg Wenstrup Yoho Crist Kildee Roe, David P. Krishnamoorthi Neguse Sherman Walden Westerman Young Crow Kilmer Rogers (KY) Kuster (NH) Norcross Sherrill Walker Williams Zeldin Cuellar Kim Rose (NY) Lamb O’Halleran Sires Walorski Wilson (SC) Cunningham Kind Rose, John W. Langevin Ocasio-Cortez Slotkin Waltz Wittman Davids (KS) King (NY) Rouda Larsen (WA) Omar Davis (CA) Kinzinger Roybal-Allard Smith (WA) NOT VOTING—15 Larson (CT) Pallone Soto Davis, Danny K. Kirkpatrick Ruiz Lawrence Panetta Spanberger Abraham Griffith Riggleman Davis, Rodney Krishnamoorthi Ruppersberger Lawson (FL) Pappas Speier Byrne Holding Roby Dean Kuster (NH) Rush Lee (CA) Pascrell Stanton Carter (TX) Hudson Rooney (FL) DeFazio Kustoff (TN) Rutherford Lee (NV) Payne Stevens Cook Loudermilk Sensenbrenner DeGette Lamb Ryan ´ Levin (CA) Perlmutter Suozzi Gabbard Mullin Timmons DeLauro Langevin Sanchez DelBene Levin (MI) Peters Swalwell (CA) Larsen (WA) Sarbanes Delgado Larson (CT) Scanlon Lieu, Ted Peterson Takano b 1648 Lipinski Phillips Demings Lawrence Schakowsky Thompson (CA) Loebsack Pingree So the second portion of the divided DeSaulnier Lawson (FL) Schiff Thompson (MS) Lofgren Pocan DesJarlais Lee (CA) Schneider Titus question was adopted. Lowenthal Porter Deutch Lee (NV) Schrader Tlaib The result of the vote was announced Lowey Pressley Diaz-Balart Levin (CA) Schrier Tonko Luja´ n Price (NC) as above recorded. Dingell Levin (MI) Schweikert Luria Quigley Torres (CA) A motion to reconsider was laid on Doggett Lieu, Ted Scott (VA) Torres Small Lynch Raskin the table. Doyle, Michael Lipinski Scott, Austin Malinowski Rice (NY) (NM) F. Loebsack Scott, David Maloney, Richmond Trahan MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE Duncan Lofgren Serrano Carolyn B. Rose (NY) Trone RESOLUTION 965, 116TH CONGRESS Engel Long Sewell (AL) Underwood Maloney, Sean Rouda Ca´ rdenas Kirkpatrick Payne Escobar Lowenthal Shalala Vargas Eshoo Lowey Sherman Matsui Roybal-Allard (Sa´ nchez) (Gallego) (Wasserman Veasey ´ McAdams Ruiz Clay (Grijalva) Schultz) Espaillat Lujan Sherrill Vela Kuster (NH) McBath Ruppersberger DeSaulnier Pingree Evans Luria Simpson Vela´ zquez (Brownley McCollum Rush (Matsui) (Cicilline) Finkenauer Lynch Sires Visclosky (CA)) McEachin Ryan Deutch (Rice Porter (Wexton) Fitzpatrick Malinowski Slotkin ´ Wasserman Lawson (FL) McGovern Sanchez (NY)) Price (NC) Fleischmann Maloney, Smith (NJ) Schultz (Evans) McNerney Sarbanes Frankel (Clark (Butterfield) Fletcher Carolyn B. Smith (WA) Waters Lieu, Ted (Beyer) Meeks Scanlon (MA)) Rush Fortenberry Maloney, Sean Smucker Lipinski (Cooper) Meng Schakowsky Watson Coleman Garamendi (Underwood) Foster Marshall Soto Lofgren (Boyle, Mfume Schiff Welch (Boyle, Serrano Foxx (NC) Mast Spanberger Brendan F.) Moore Schneider Wexton Brendan F.) (Jeffries) Frankel Matsui Speier Morelle Schrader Wild Gomez (Gallego) Lowenthal Trone (Beyer) Fudge McAdams Stanton Moulton Schrier Wilson (FL) Horsford (Kildee) (Beyer) Watson Coleman Gabbard McBath Stauber Mucarsel-Powell Scott (VA) Yarmuth Johnson (TX) Moore (Beyer) (Pallone) Gallagher McCarthy Stefanik (Jeffries) Napolitano Welch Gallego McCaul Stevens NAYS—184 Kaptur (Beatty) (Correa) (McGovern) Garamendi McCollum Stivers Khanna Pascrell (Sires) Wilson (FL) Garcia (CA) McEachin Suozzi Aderholt Gaetz Mast ´ (Sherman) (Hayes) Garcıa (IL) McGovern Swalwell (CA) Allen Gallagher McCarthy Garcia (TX) McHenry Takano Amodei Garcia (CA) McCaul f Gianforte McNerney Taylor Armstrong Gianforte McClintock Gibbs Meeks Thompson (CA) Arrington Gibbs McHenry TAXPAYER FIRST ACT OF 2019 Golden Meng Thompson (MS) Babin Gohmert McKinley Gomez Meuser Thompson (PA) Bacon Gonzalez (OH) Meuser The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Gonzalez (OH) Mfume Titus Baird Gooden Miller ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfin- Gonzalez (TX) Miller Tlaib Balderson Gosar Mitchell Gottheimer Moolenaar Tonko Banks Granger Moolenaar ished business is the question on agree- Granger Moore Torres (CA) Barr Graves (GA) Mooney (WV) ing to the motion to concur in the Sen- Green (TN) Morelle Torres Small Bergman Graves (LA) Murphy (NC) ate amendments to the bill (H.R. 1957) Green, Al (TX) Moulton (NM) Biggs Graves (MO) Newhouse to amend the Internal Revenue Code of Grijalva Mucarsel-Powell Trahan Bilirakis Green (TN) Norman Guthrie Murphy (FL) Trone Bishop (NC) Grothman Nunes 1986 to modernize and improve the In- Haaland Murphy (NC) Turner Bishop (UT) Guest Olson ternal Revenue Service, and for other Harder (CA) Nadler Underwood Bost Guthrie Palazzo purposes, offered by the gentleman Hastings Napolitano Upton Brady Hagedorn Palmer Hayes Neal Van Drew Brooks (AL) Harris Pence from Arizona (Mr. GRIJALVA), on which Heck Neguse Vargas Brooks (IN) Hartzler Perry the yeas and nays were ordered. Herrera Beutler Norcross Veasey Buchanan Hern, Kevin Posey The Clerk will redesignate the mo- Higgins (NY) O’Halleran Vela Buck Herrera Beutler Reed tion. Hill (AR) Ocasio-Cortez Vela´ zquez Bucshon Hice (GA) Reschenthaler Himes Omar Wagner Budd Higgins (LA) Rice (SC) The Clerk redesignated the motion. Horn, Kendra S. Pallone Walden Burchett Hill (AR) Rodgers (WA) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Horsford Panetta Walorski Burgess Hollingsworth Roe, David P. question is on agreeing to the motion Houlahan Pappas Wasserman Calvert Huizenga Rogers (AL) Hoyer Pascrell Schultz Carter (GA) Hurd (TX) Rogers (KY) to concur. Huffman Payne Waters Chabot Jacobs Rose, John W. The vote was taken by electronic de- Huizenga Pence Watkins Cheney Johnson (LA) Rouzer vice, and there were—yeas 310, nays Hurd (TX) Perlmutter Watson Coleman Cline Johnson (OH) Roy 107, not voting 13, as follows: Jackson Lee Peters Welch Cloud Johnson (SD) Rutherford Jayapal Peterson Westerman Cole Jordan Scalise [Roll No. 155] Jeffries Phillips Wexton Collins (GA) Joyce (OH) Schweikert YEAS—310 Johnson (GA) Pingree Wild Comer Joyce (PA) Scott, Austin Johnson (TX) Pocan Wilson (FL) Conaway Katko Shimkus Adams Boyle, Brendan Casten (IL) Joyce (OH) Porter Wilson (SC) Crawford Keller Simpson Aguilar F. Castor (FL) Kaptur Pressley Wittman Crenshaw Kelly (MS) Smith (MO) Allred Brindisi Castro (TX) Katko Price (NC) Yarmuth Curtis Kelly (PA) Smith (NE) Amodei Brooks (IN) Chu, Judy Keating Quigley Young Davidson (OH) King (IA) Smith (NJ) Axne Brown (MD) Cicilline Kelly (IL) Raskin Zeldin Davis, Rodney King (NY) Smucker Bacon Brownley (CA) Cisneros DesJarlais Kinzinger Spano Balderson Buchanan Clark (MA) NAYS—107 Barr Diaz-Balart Kustoff (TN) Stauber Bucshon Clarke (NY) Aderholt Bost Conaway Barraga´ n Duncan LaHood Stefanik Budd Clay Allen Brady Crawford Bass Dunn LaMalfa Steil Burchett Cleaver Amash Brooks (AL) Curtis Beatty Emmer Lamborn Steube Bustos Clyburn Armstrong Buck Davidson (OH) Bera Estes Latta Stewart Butterfield Cohen Arrington Burgess Dunn Bergman Ferguson Lesko Stivers Calvert Cole Babin Carter (TX) Emmer Beyer Fitzpatrick Long Taylor Carbajal Comer Baird Chabot Estes Bilirakis ´ Fleischmann Lucas Thompson (PA) Cardenas Connolly Banks Cheney Ferguson Bishop (GA) Flores Luetkemeyer Thornberry Carson (IN) Cooper Biggs Cline Flores Blumenauer Fortenberry Marchant Tiffany Carter (GA) Correa Bishop (NC) Cloud Fulcher Blunt Rochester Foxx (NC) Marshall Tipton Cartwright Costa Bishop (UT) Collins (GA) Gaetz Fulcher Massie Turner Bonamici Case Courtney

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Vargas Harris McKinley Roybal-Allard Spanberger Thornberry Veasey Hartzler Mitchell The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Ruiz Speier Tiffany Hern, Kevin Mooney (WV) question is on the motion offered by Ruppersberger Stanton Vela Tipton ´ Hice (GA) Newhouse Rush Stauber Velazquez Visclosky the gentleman from North Carolina Higgins (LA) Norman Ryan Stefanik Visclosky Walberg (Mr. BUTTERFIELD) that the House sus- Hollingsworth Nunes Sa´ nchez Steil Wagner Jacobs Olson Walker pend the rules and pass the bill, as Sarbanes Stevens Walden Johnson (LA) Palazzo Waltz amended. Scalise Stewart Walker Weber (TX) Johnson (OH) Palmer The vote was taken by electronic de- Scanlon Stivers Walorski Johnson (SD) Perry Webster (FL) Schakowsky Suozzi Wasserman Jordan Posey Wenstrup vice, and there were—yeas 305, nays Schiff Swalwell (CA) Schultz Joyce (PA) Reschenthaler Williams 113, not voting 13, as follows: Schneider Takano Waters Keller Rice (SC) Womack Schrader Taylor [Roll No. 156] Watson Coleman Kelly (MS) Richmond Woodall Schrier Thompson (CA) Webster (FL) King (IA) Rogers (AL) Wright YEAS—305 Scott (VA) Thompson (MS) Welch LaHood Rouzer Yoho Scott, David Tipton Adams Dingell Kirkpatrick Wexton Serrano Titus Wild NOT VOTING—13 Aguilar Doggett Krishnamoorthi Sewell (AL) Tlaib Wilson (FL) Abraham Hudson Rooney (FL) Allred Doyle, Michael Kuster (NH) Shalala Tonko Amash F. Lamb Yarmuth Byrne Loudermilk Sensenbrenner Sherman Torres (CA) Amodei Emmer Langevin Cook Mullin Timmons NAYS—113 Griffith Riggleman Axne Engel Larsen (WA) Holding Roby Bacon Escobar Larson (CT) Aderholt Gohmert Palazzo Balderson Eshoo Latta Allen Gooden Palmer ´ b 1730 Barragan Espaillat Lawrence Armstrong Gosar Pence Bass Evans Lawson (FL) Arrington Granger Perry Mr. STEWART changed his vote from Beatty Finkenauer Lee (CA) Babin Graves (GA) Posey Bera Fitzpatrick Lee (NV) ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ Baird Graves (LA) Rice (SC) Beyer Fletcher Levin (CA) Messrs. WATKINS, GIBBS, Banks Graves (MO) Roe, David P. Bilirakis Fortenberry Levin (MI) Barr Green (TN) Rogers (AL) FLEISCHMANN, GREEN of Tennessee, Bishop (GA) Foster Lieu, Ted Bergman Grothman Rogers (KY) Mrs. RODGERS of Washington, Mr. Blumenauer Foxx (NC) Lipinski Biggs Guest Rose, John W. LONG, Ms. FUDGE, and Messrs. ROGERS Blunt Rochester Frankel Loebsack Bishop (NC) Hagedorn Bonamici Fudge Lofgren Rouzer of Kentucky and STAUBER changed Bishop (UT) Harris Roy Bost Gabbard Lowenthal Brady Hartzler their vote from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Boyle, Brendan Gallagher Lowey Rutherford Brooks (AL) Hern, Kevin Schweikert So the motion to concur was agreed F. Gallego Lucas Buck Hice (GA) ´ Scott, Austin Brindisi Garamendi Lujan Bucshon Higgins (LA) to. Smith (MO) Brooks (IN) Garcia (CA) Luria Budd Johnson (LA) The result of the vote was announced ´ Smith (NE) Brown (MD) Garcıa (IL) Lynch Burchett Jordan Spano as above recorded. Brownley (CA) Garcia (TX) Malinowski Carter (GA) Keller Steube A motion to reconsider was laid on Buchanan Gianforte Maloney, Carter (TX) Kelly (MS) Thompson (PA) the table. Burgess Gibbs Carolyn B. Cheney King (IA) Bustos Golden Maloney, Sean Cline Kustoff (TN) Thornberry MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE Butterfield Gomez Matsui Cloud LaHood Tiffany RESOLUTION 965, 116TH CONGRESS Calvert Gonzalez (OH) McAdams Cole LaMalfa Walberg Carbajal Gonzalez (TX) McBath Waltz Ca´ rdenas Kirkpatrick Payne Collins (GA) Lamborn Ca´ rdenas Gottheimer McCarthy Watkins (Sa´ nchez) (Gallego) (Wasserman Comer Lesko Carson (IN) Green, Al (TX) McCaul Clay (Grijalva) Schultz) Conaway Long Weber (TX) Kuster (NH) Cartwright Grijalva McCollum DeSaulnier Pingree Crawford Luetkemeyer Wenstrup (Brownley Case Guthrie McEachin (Matsui) (Cicilline) Curtis Marchant Westerman (CA)) Casten (IL) Haaland McGovern Deutch (Rice Porter (Wexton) DesJarlais Marshall Williams Lawson (FL) Castor (FL) Harder (CA) McNerney (NY)) Price (NC) Duncan Massie Wilson (SC) (Evans) Castro (TX) Hastings Meeks Frankel (Clark (Butterfield) Dunn Mast Wittman Lieu, Ted (Beyer) Chabot Hayes Meng (MA)) Rush Estes McClintock Womack Lipinski (Cooper) Chu, Judy Heck Mfume Garamendi (Underwood) Ferguson McHenry Woodall Lofgren (Boyle, Cicilline Herrera Beutler Miller (Boyle, Serrano Fleischmann McKinley Wright Brendan F.) Cisneros Higgins (NY) Mitchell Brendan F.) (Jeffries) Flores Meuser Yoho Clark (MA) Hill (AR) Moolenaar Gomez (Gallego) Lowenthal Trone (Beyer) Fulcher Mooney (WV) Young Clarke (NY) Himes Moore Horsford (Kildee) (Beyer) Watson Coleman Gaetz Norman Zeldin Clay Hollingsworth Morelle Johnson (TX) Moore (Beyer) (Pallone) Cleaver Horn, Kendra S. Moulton NOT VOTING—13 (Jeffries) Napolitano Welch Clyburn Horsford Mucarsel-Powell Kaptur (Beatty) (Correa) (McGovern) Abraham Hudson Rooney (FL) Cohen Houlahan Murphy (FL) Khanna Pascrell (Sires) Wilson (FL) Byrne Loudermilk Sensenbrenner Connolly Hoyer Murphy (NC) (Sherman) (Hayes) Cook Mullin Timmons Cooper Huffman Nadler Griffith Riggleman f Correa Huizenga Napolitano Holding Roby Costa Hurd (TX) Neal REPLACING BUST OF ROGER Courtney Jackson Lee Neguse b 1805 BROOKE TANEY WITH BUST OF Cox (CA) Jacobs Newhouse THURGOOD MARSHALL Craig Jayapal Norcross Messrs. WALKER, EMMER, and Mrs. Crenshaw Jeffries Nunes RODGERS of Washington changed The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Crist Johnson (GA) O’Halleran their vote from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ THOMPSON of Mississippi). Pursuant to Crow Johnson (OH) Ocasio-Cortez Cuellar Johnson (SD) Olson Messrs. JOHNSON of Louisiana and clause 8 of rule XX, the unfinished Cunningham Johnson (TX) Omar GROTHMAN changed their vote from business is the vote on the motion to Davids (KS) Joyce (OH) Pallone ‘‘present’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ suspend the rules and pass the bill Davidson (OH) Joyce (PA) Panetta So (two-thirds being in the affirma- (H.R. 7573) to direct the Architect of Davis (CA) Kaptur Pappas Davis, Danny K. Katko Pascrell tive) the rules were suspended and the the Capitol to replace the bust of Roger Davis, Rodney Keating Payne bill, as amended, was passed. Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme Dean Kelly (IL) Pelosi The result of the vote was announced Court Chamber of the United States DeFazio Kelly (PA) Perlmutter as above recorded. DeGette Kennedy Peters Capitol with a bust of Thurgood Mar- DeLauro Khanna Peterson The title of the bill was amended so shall to be obtained by the Joint Com- DelBene Kildee Phillips as to read: ‘‘A bill to direct the Joint mittee on the Library and to remove Delgado Kilmer Pingree Committee on the Library to replace certain statues from areas of the Demings Kim Pocan the bust of Roger Brooke Taney in the DeSaulnier Kind Porter United States Capitol which are acces- Deutch King (NY) Pressley Old Supreme Court Chamber of the sible to the public, to remove all stat- Diaz-Balart Kinzinger Price (NC) United States Capitol with a bust of

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Her su- to many public officials, from local and to remove certain statues from periors say that she has ‘‘demonstrated governments, to the President of the areas of the United States Capitol the absolute ability to lead soldiers in United States. which are accessible to the public, to close combat.’’ Today, I join our Mississippi family remove all statues of individuals who Captain Bowen had already earned in thankful prayer for his time on voluntarily served the Confederate the distinction of becoming the Vir- Earth, and that he returned to our States of America from display in the ginia National Guard’s first female in- Heavenly Father having accomplished United States Capitol, and for other fantry officer in 2019, and when she his goal of creating a better nation for purposes.’’. spoke after accepting her command, all people. A motion to reconsider was laid on Bowen encouraged other women to fol- Please join me in a moment of si- the table. low in her footsteps and join an infan- lence as we remember his service to MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE try unit. In short, she said to jump in our State and our Nation. RESOLUTION 965, 116TH CONGRESS there, do it aggressively, and give it ev- f erything you’ve got. Ca´ rdenas Kirkpatrick Payne b 1815 (Sa´ nchez) (Gallego) (Wasserman I wish Captain Bowen the best of Clay (Grijalva) Kuster (NH) Schultz) luck in this new endeavor and know MEMORIALIZING THE HONORABLE DeSaulnier (Brownley Pingree that those under her command in (Matsui) (Cicilline) JOHN LEWIS (CA)) Bravo Company are in good hands. Deutch (Rice Lawson (FL) Porter (Wexton) (Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois (NY)) (Evans) Price (NC) f asked and was given permission to ad- Frankel (Clark Lieu, Ted (Beyer) (Butterfield) (MA)) Rush HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY dress the House for 1 minute and to re- Lipinski (Cooper) Garamendi (Underwood) Lofgren (Boyle, OF JOHN LEWIS vise and extend his remarks.) (Boyle, Serrano Brendan F.) Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Brendan F.) (Jeffries) (Mr. THOMPSON of California asked Lowenthal Speaker, I rise today in honor of our Gomez (Gallego) Trone (Beyer) and was given permission to address (Beyer) Horsford (Kildee) Watson Coleman the House for 1 minute and to revise friend and colleague, John Lewis. Johnson (TX) Moore (Beyer) (Pallone) John will be remembered as one of and extend his remarks.) (Jeffries) Napolitano Welch the pioneers of the civil rights move- Kaptur (Beatty) (Correa) (McGovern) Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Khanna Pascrell (Sires) Wilson (FL) Speaker, great women and great men ment, and his example of courage will (Sherman) (Hayes) have served in Congress, walking these be talked about for generations to f Halls and casting votes on this very come. floor. One of the greatest was our John Lewis was loved on both sides GOD BLESSED AMERICA WITH of the aisle. Even when we disagreed, JOHN LEWIS friend, John Lewis. A civil rights icon, responsible at a John never failed to be kind and profes- (Mr. SWALWELL of California asked young age for lasting progress and re- sional. and was given permission to address markable courage in the face of vio- John loved this country and never the House for 1 minute and to revise lence and injustice. He was the con- stopped his pursuit of a perfect union and extend his remarks.) science of our Congress. The room for all Americans. Even in the last few Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. quieted and people listened when he weeks of his battle with cancer, John Speaker, God blessed America and this spoke. It was a true honor to serve was still partaking in nonviolent activ- Chamber when we were sent John with him in the House and, for me, on ism and advocating for equal justice. Lewis. We will miss his character, his the Ways and Means Committee. When I was a freshman here in Con- conviction, and his kindness; and this It was surreal to walk with him over gress, I was touring the Smithsonian place feels a lot emptier without him. the Pettus Bridge in Selma on the 50th with my sons and daughter. One of my There is so much that will be said anniversary of Bloody Sunday. And sons asked who the bleeding man in the about our colleague, but I will never constituents thank me to this day for picture was. I told him it was a photo forget, just right before us in this well, inviting him to my district. of John Lewis during the civil rights after the country had gone through Our great country is better because movement and that I now have the mass shooting after mass shooting of John Lewis, and we should all work privilege of serving with him in Con- after mass shooting, and we were so to be just a little more like John gress. I am lucky to have been able to troubled about what to do next, our Lewis. call John Lewis a colleague and a colleague told us, if we were willing to John, we miss you. Rest in peace, my friend. cause a little bit of good, necessary friend. His passing is a loss for American de- trouble, we could make a difference. f mocracy and advocacy. My wife, Shan- We will miss John. He brought his ex- non, and I send our deepest condolences perience from movements to a moment REMEMBERING THE LIFE AND to John’s family, friends, and staff. He where his country needed him. His LEGACY OF CHARLES EVERS will truly be missed. The House will work continues and, because of that, (Mr. GUEST asked and was given per- miss John Lewis greatly. the next generation will march on. mission to address the House for 1 f God bless our colleague. minute and to revise and extend his re- FUNDING NEVADA’S PRECIOUS f marks.) Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, this PUBLIC LANDS RECOGNIZING CAPTAIN CANDICE evening, I rise to honor the life of (Mrs. LEE of Nevada asked and was BOWEN Charles Evers, who passed away earlier given permission to address the House (Mr. CLINE asked and was given per- today. for 1 minute and to revise and extend mission to address the House for 1 Charles and his brother, Medgar, her remarks.) minute and to revise and extend his re- dedicated their time on this Earth to Mrs. LEE of Nevada. Mr. Speaker, on marks.) the advancement of civil rights for all behalf of Nevada’s Third District, I rise Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Americans. Following the tragic mur- today in support of the Great American to recognize Captain Candice Bowen der of his brother, Charles assumed Outdoors Act. This bill, which I co- who, this week, became the first Medgar’s position as head of the sponsored, will finally secure full, dedi- woman to lead a Virginia National NAACP in Mississippi, to continue his cated funding for the Land and Water Guard infantry company. On Saturday, efforts to expand civil rights for Afri- Conservation Fund. she took command of the Woodstock- can Americans in the Magnolia State. This fund helps to conserve some of based Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, In 1969, he became the first African southern Nevada’s most precious public 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Infan- American mayor elected in Mississippi lands, like Red Rock Canyon, Sloan try Brigade Combat Team. since Reconstruction, making Mr. Canyon, and Lake Mead. After being deployed to Qatar in 2016, Evers a symbol of the civil rights that Coming together on such a vital issue Captain Bowen then volunteered for an he and his brother fought to advance. is a reminder that Congress has the

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This is the time to fully the river. feeling from seeing the movie, I walked fund the Land and Water Conservation So much more needs to be done to ex- up to Mr. Lewis, and I asked him: What Fund. plore this situation. I advocate that we is it like to have your life portrayed In closing, my time was short with allow these dams to continue to oper- upon the screen such as that? Congressman John Lewis, but I will ate and provide power to our grid that If you remember, the actor resembled forever be impacted and am eternally indeed is renewable and helps meet the him when he was younger. Mr. Lewis grateful for his leadership. renewable portfolio standard for Cali- looked at me and he said: All I was f fornia and not just tear them out at thinking is that I had a lot of hair back unknown costs exceeding $450 million. then. OPENING OUR SCHOOLS f That was Mr. Lewis for you, a giant (Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina in our history, but unfailingly humble REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF asked and was given permission to ad- and kind. I am grateful I had the op- CONGRESSMAN JOHN LEWIS dress the House for 1 minute.) portunity to know him, and I will miss Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina. Mr. (Mr. NEWHOUSE asked and was him dearly. Speaker, as August approaches, reopen- given permission to address the House f ing schools is now at the forefront of for 1 minute.) the American agenda. Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, today, HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY The American Academy of Pediatrics I rise with a heavy heart to honor the OF CONGRESSMAN JOHN LEWIS strongly advocates that we should life of the distinguished Congressman (Mr. KATKO asked and was given start with a goal of having students from Georgia’s Fifth District, John permission to address the House for 1 back physically in the classroom. As Lewis. minute and to revise and extend his re- an experienced physician of more than Few members of this body have had marks.) 30 years, I concur with the AAP, and I such a profound impact on the fabric of Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise believe that the science and the data our Nation as John Lewis. He was a today to honor the life and legacy of point toward reopening our schools in man of honor, a freedom fighter, and Congressman John Lewis. America. one of the truly great leaders of the Our Nation mourns his loss. An icon This is why I introduced the Open civil rights movement. of the civil rights movement, John Schools Responsibly Act yesterday, From the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Lewis dedicated his life to fighting for which provides liability protection to Selma, Alabama, where he marched equality. He was an American hero who schools that adhere to CDC and State with the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther never wavered in his pursuit to make guidelines. As we want to open schools King, Jr., to demand an end to segrega- our country a more fair and just place. again, then educational administrators tion to the Halls of the Congress of the During my first term in Congress, I need to have the confidence that they United States of America where he du- met John Lewis when we sat near each will not face the brunt of frivolous law- tifully and faithfully served his con- other at the President’s State of the suits. stituents, Representative Lewis spent a Union Address my first time. We be- Obviously, schools that reopen with- lifetime showing Americans what it came friends after that and often spoke out taking the proper precautions means to stand up for what is right, on the House floor and in his office. should be held accountable, and this even at great personal cost. While we served on different sides of legislation will still ensure that is the He understood something that is all the aisle, he was always willing to hear case. We want to protect everyone, too often forgotten: that the work of and consider the perspectives of others. from exceedingly low-risk students up creating a more perfect union and the It was an absolute honor to serve to our higher-risk older teachers. pursuit of liberty and justice for all is alongside him in Congress. John will We simply cannot allow our children, never finished, but it is an ongoing and forever be remembered for his strong especially our higher-at-risk children, often frustrating process. Nevertheless, leadership, his commitment to peaceful to fall further behind in their edu- he demonstrated both to the Members action, and the tremendous sacrifices cation. So, it is Congress’ duty to pass of this body and to the American peo- he made to enact change. liability protection to let our kids get ple the value of compassion, dedica- I wish the family, loved ones, and all back to school and get back on track. tion, and civility. who knew and admired him peace dur- f The world is a better place because of ing this difficult time. John, and it was an honor to serve KEEPING KLAMATH RIVER alongside him in Congress. May he rest f RENEWABLE ENERGY in peace, and may we always honor his CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL (Mr. LAMALFA asked and was given example. EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO permission to address the House for 1 f TRANSNATIONAL CRIMINAL OR- minute.) GANIZATIONS—MESSAGE FROM PAYING TRIBUTE TO Mr. LAMALFA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED CONGRESSMAN JOHN LEWIS commend the Federal Energy Regu- STATES (H. DOC. NO. 116–137) latory Commission for the decision the (Mr. GUTHRIE asked and was given The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. other day to not accept the proposal by permission to address the House for 1 BUTTERFIELD) laid before the House the an entity called the Klamath River Re- minute and to revise and extend his re- following message from the President newal Corporation, which seeks to re- marks.) of the United States; which was read move four very important hydro- Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I rise and, together with the accompanying electric dams on the Klamath River in today to honor the life of our col- papers, referred to the Committee on northern California and southern Or- league, Congressman John Lewis. Foreign Affairs and ordered to be print- egon. Growing up and learning about Mr. ed: These dams produce enough renew- Lewis’ contributions to our country, I able hydroelectric power to power never thought I would one day have the To the Congress of the United States: 70,000 homes. The problem with renew- honor of serving alongside him in Con- Section 202(d) of the National Emer- ing them, thinking it is going to help gress or the honor of calling him my gencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides the fish population, is that it would un- friend. for the automatic termination of a na- leash at least 20 million cubic yards of I will always remember the time I tional emergency unless, within 90 silt with who knows what all is in think several of us had the opportunity days before the anniversary date of its there—heavy metals, et cetera—that to watch the movie ‘‘Selma’’ with him. declaration, the President publishes in

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One of tional emergency with respect to many years. the greatest honors of serving in Con- transnational criminal organizations Jon Meacham, who is writing a book gress was that I had the possibility of declared in Executive Order 13581 of on John Lewis, told us yesterday on a serving with him. July 24, 2011, is to continue in effect be- Caucus call that when John was born, Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman yond July 24, 2020. he was born into a garden. He loved to from the State of South Carolina (Mr. The activities of significant be in the garden. He loved to be with CLYBURN), the majority whip. transnational criminal organizations the chicks, as we know, the little Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I thank have reached such scope and gravity chickens, and he loved to see things the gentlewoman for yielding me the that they threaten the stability of grow. He loved to see things grow. time. international political and economic He lived his life in that way. He loved Mr. Speaker, I cringe often when I systems. to see progress grow. He loved to see hear people talk about the 1960s as the Such organizations are becoming in- love and peace grow. He loved to see civil rights movement. I always put an creasingly sophisticated and dangerous ideas grow, and he loved to see a more ‘‘S’’ on that. to the United States; they are increas- perfect Union grow. The Stono Rebellion was in 1739. It ingly entrenched in the operations of Many of our colleagues will have was a civil rights movement. foreign governments and the inter- many things to say this evening, and Denmark Vesey’s insurrection was in national financial system, thereby because it is a Special Order, I don’t 1822. It was a civil rights movement. weakening democratic institutions, de- have my usual 1 minute, which is end- The Niagara Movement that led to grading the rule of law, and under- less, so I will be briefer and save some the creation of the NAACP more than mining economic markets. These orga- remarks for another time. But here is 100 years ago was a civil rights move- nizations facilitate and aggravate vio- what I will say. ment. lent civil conflicts and increasingly fa- John has always been about non- John Lewis and I met in October 1960 cilitate the activities of other dan- violence. That was his spirit in every- at a civil rights movement. For as long gerous persons. thing that he did. He was respectful of as there are people held in suppression, The activities of significant other views and respectful of other peo- there will always be a movement for transnational criminal organizations ple. In the spirit of nonviolence, Rev- civil rights. However, in any movement continue to pose an unusual and ex- erend Lawson taught that to him, to there will be a few—sometimes only traordinary threat to the national se- Dr. King, and the rest, and much of it one—that rise head and shoulders curity, foreign policy, and economy of was in the spirit of Mahatma Gandhi above all others, and so it was with my the United States. For these reasons, I and much of the nonviolence that he good friend, John Robert Lewis. have determined that it is necessary to put forth. When we met the weekend of October continue the national emergency de- In Sanskrit, Mahatma Gandhi’s lan- 13, 14, 15, 1960, on the campus of More- clared in Executive Order 13581 with re- guage, the word for nonviolence is house College, there was a little bit of spect to transnational criminal organi- ‘‘satyagraha.’’ That word means two an insurrection taking place. We, who zations. things: Nonviolence, and insistence on were college students, felt that we DONALD J. TRUMP. the truth. knew how best to do things. We were THE WHITE HOUSE, July 22, 2020. And John Lewis, nonviolently, al- not listening to Martin Luther King, ways insisted on the truth. Whether it Jr., and a few others, and so we asked f was a lunch counter, the truth of King to meet with us. And he did. b 1830 equality, whether it was upholding the We went into the meeting around 10 Constitution, the truth of our Found- o’clock in the evening. We did not walk HONORING CONGRESSMAN JOHN ers, in everything that he did, it was out of that room until 4 o’clock the LEWIS about truth and peace and love. next morning. I came out of that room The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Mr. Speaker, I include in the RECORD having had a Saul-to-Paul trans- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- my statement, because, again, I am not formation. I have never been the same uary 3, 2019, the gentlewoman from used to not having endless time as the since. California (Ms. BASS) is recognized for Speaker of the House, and I do know But listening to King’s plea for non- 60 minutes as the designee of the ma- that our colleagues have a great deal violence, I decided, along with most jority leader. to say. others, to accept nonviolence as a tac- Ms. BASS. Mr. Speaker, it is with I will say one more thing: At the end tic. But not John Lewis. He internal- great honor that I rise today to co- of his life, end of his time in Wash- ized. It became his way of life. anchor the Congressional Black Caucus ington, D.C., right before he was pre- After going through a few issues of Special Order hour. For the next 60 paring to go back to Atlanta, just a the 1960s, John got elected president of minutes, we have a chance to commu- couple of weeks ago, in the middle of SNCC in 1963 and was summarily de- nicate to the American people our the night, he decided—early in the throned in 1966. But John then joined great love for an American hero, Rep- morning, 4 a.m.—that he was going to the effort, the Voter Education resentative John Lewis. go, in the morning, to Black Lives Project, where he directed. That was Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentle- Matter on the street. sponsored by the Southern Regional woman from the great State of Cali- So one of the last official or public Council. And as he served as the direc- fornia (Ms. PELOSI), my colleague and photos that we have of John Lewis is tor of the Voter Education Project in the honorable Speaker from the city of with the Mayor of Washington, D.C., Atlanta, I became the chair of the San Francisco. and then alone, standing on that beau- Voter Education Project in Charleston, Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I thank tiful tapestry, ‘‘Black Lives Matter,’’ South Carolina, and we continued that the gentlewoman for yielding and ap- the connection from John, the boy relationship. preciate her calling us together for this from Troy, to Black Lives Matter, the He got married to a librarian, I got Special Order for a very special person. future of a movement of which he was married to a librarian—though I did so This big picture of John Lewis was so much a part. before he did—and they became fast just put up here. ‘‘Rest in Power,’’ it May he rest in power. May he rest in friends. Lillian and Emily became fast says. You can’t see from the TV, but peace. friends. over here in the front row is a big bou- Ms. BASS. Mr. Speaker, the Nation I will never, ever get John Robert quet of white flowers. It is in a place lost an icon; the House lost its most re- Lewis out of my system, because he

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Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- what to do with you or about you. wouldn’t, then you get you some dyna- mous consent that all Members may John, of course, will always be re- mite, nitroglycerin, TNT, and blow have 5 legislative days in which to re- membered as a Member of the House of that sucker down. vise and extend their remarks and in- Representatives, but as I close, I must That was John Lewis. May he rest in clude extraneous material on the sub- say, it will be difficult, even for John peace. ject of this Special Order. to have done more in the House than Ms. BASS. Now that he is no longer The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there he did in the Civil Rights Movement, to with us, we have to live up to his leg- objection to the request of the gentle- do more in Congress than he did for his acy and protect the right to vote for all Americans. As we continue to face woman from California? country. There was no objection. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentle- challenges due to the coronavirus and Ms. BASS. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the woman for yielding. issues of systemic racism, we must pro- gentlewoman from the District of Co- Ms. BASS. Mr. Speaker, his legacy to tect our democracy and elections, even in the midst of adversity. lumbia (Ms. NORTON), the state of the our country is that he devoted his life Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentle- District of Columbia. to fighting for justice and being a woman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE). Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I thank moral compass to our Nation. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, we the gentlewoman from California, Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman are all heartbroken. We all are speech- KAREN BASS, for leading this Special from the great State of Virginia (Mr. less. We all are committed to John Order to our good colleague and friend, SCOTT). Robert Lewis’ beloved community. John Lewis. Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, Each of us have been touched with- John and I were elected to the House I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. out ceasing for the spirit he led us in of Representatives about the same Mr. Speaker, I rise today for a sol- acknowledging, even in anger, that time. Actually, he was elected a couple emn occasion. Tonight we honor our there was the beloved community. years before I was. But we were col- friend, brother, colleague, the con- He loved his wife and his family and leagues before either of us could have science of the Congress, a true Amer- his extended brothers and sisters, all hoped to become Members of Congress. ican icon: Congressman John Lewis. the way from Alabama to Georgia. I We were kids together in the Student Words cannot convey the loss to this am reminded of his ability to love Dr. Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, body as well as to the Nation, but very Martin Luther King. It is a testament the youth arm of the Southern Civil few can claim to have altered the of a man that is able to extend love and Rights Movement. course of American history the way not to show envy but to learn and to The difference between John and me that John did. He was a guiding light seek knowledge. John did that, which is I was in law school so I went in the to all of us and was a leader trying to allowed him to carry that all the way summer, and John was a full-time make America a more perfect Union. to the fights of today. member, who left school in order to His steadfast moral leadership will be Dr. King said: ‘‘John Robert Lewis, join SNCC. SNCC came out of lunch deeply missed, particularly at this are you the boy from Troy?’’ He loved counter sit-ins. Ella Baker called us all complex time in our history. to tell that story. He loved to tell that together because it was clear that the Those of us here today are standing he preached to the chickens, but his Civil Rights Movement was developing on his shoulders. His historic life and voices were heard by kings and queens. a youth arm. And Ella Baker, the great legacy will undoubtedly live on, but we John Robert Lewis, a saint walking elder of the Civil Rights Movement, de- must be sure to continue his life’s on Earth. cided all of us really should become an work, particularly when it comes to I am reminded of our days in front of organization. voting rights and restoring the Voting the South African Embassy, arrested, John was not the first head of SNCC. Rights Act. We must make some ‘‘good against genocide, or fighting against Marion Barry was, because he was a lot trouble’’ to honor his enormous legacy. the children in cages. John never more political than John, and he is re- Ms. BASS. Mr. Speaker, Congress- stopped his fight. membered more today for his politics man John Lewis spent his life fighting And so I come today to honor him in than for his civil rights acumen. When racism and injustice wherever he con- this brief moment that we have, to be John was elected chair of SNCC, there fronted it, from Boy Scout sit-ins and able to say, Isn’t it good that a saintly was nothing political about it. His other protests in the streets to cham- man walked on this Earth and re- qualification was not that he was the pioning bold, progressive policies in minded us of the beloved community? I am very glad to say that I knew, strongest. His qualification was that he Congress, including the Voting Rights and the world knows John Robert was the bravest. Act. Lewis, ‘‘the boy from Troy.’’ It is almost impossible to describe b 1845 Mr. Speaker, as a senior member of this the risks John took in the more than 40 body and the Committee on the Judiciary, as times he was arrested, because today, Ms. BASS. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the a colleague of a great and beloved man, and we are so used to civil disobedience. gentleman from Illinois (Mr. DANNY K. as a member of a generation that directly ben- People right now are lying down on DAVIS). efited from and was inspired by his work in the Pennsylvania Avenue after the George Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, Civil Rights Movement, I am proud but heart- Floyd killing. I really want to call to broken to participate in this tribute to an Amer- your attention what it meant when To every man there is a way, a ways, and a way, ican original, our friend and colleague, the late John led young people to be arrested. John Robert Lewis who died last Friday, July Everybody has seen the film of his And the high souls take the high way, And the low souls take the low. 17, 2020, in Atlanta, Georgia at the age of 80 being knocked down as he marched in While all the rest on the misty flats drift to years old. the front of the line; he had a concus- and fro. But what amazing things my friend John sion as a result of that. He never knew, But to every man there is a way, a ways, and bore witness to in those eight decades. as he led these marches, whether he a way, John Robert Lewis was a lifelong warrior for would come out alive. And each man decideth which way his soul a more just, equitable, fairer, and better Amer- Let me tell you about these marches shall go. ica, one of the Original Big Six, and a giant of when SNCC would kneel down and as- John Lewis always took the high the Civil Rights Movement. sume other nonviolent postures. On the road, always giving of himself in such a John Lewis was one of the original Freedom other side, were not counter-dem- way that you knew that he was gra- Riders who challenged segregated interstate onstrators. On the other side were not cious and kind. travel in the South in 1961. other people who were confronting us John had faith. He was a founder and early leader of the nonviolently. On the other side were Like John, I grew up in rural Amer- Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, the police leading white mobs. They ica, went to a one-room school, never which coordinated lunch-counter sit-ins.

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It was my honor and pleasure for 22 John Robert Lewis was born on February John was the conscience of the Congress, years to serve with the Honorable John 21, 1940, the third of 10 children, to Eddie and widely beloved and revered on both sides of Robert Lewis. Willie Mae (Carter) Lewis near the town of the aisle and the Capitol. May he rest in peace and rise in Troy on a sharecropping farm owned by a His moral authority was colossal because power. white man. he had seen the worst of us but he always ap- Ms. BASS. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the After his parents bought their own farm— pealed to the best of us and never ceased to gentleman from Georgia (Mr. David 110 acres for $300—John shared in the farm inspire us to strive to create the beloved com- Scott). Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. work, leaving school at harvest time to pick munity. Speaker, John Lewis’ mother and his cotton, peanuts and corn. It is no exaggeration to say he was a man, grandmother named him John after Their house had no plumbing or electricity. the likes of which we shall not see again. John the Apostle, the disciple, the In the outhouse, they used the pages of an As news of John’s passing reverberates Scripture says, whom Jesus loved, old Sears catalog as toilet paper, that seems across the United States and around the too much to bear but John was empowered by John the Beloved. world, John would want us to reflect not on his And John Lewis dedicated his life to his history. death, but his life and the unfinished nec- His family called him ‘‘Preacher,’’ and be- building the beloved community. essary work ahead of us. And one more thing. John Lewis, coming one seemed to be his destiny. John never took his eyes off the prize and being named after John, Jesus’ Apos- John often said he drew inspiration by lis- to his last days, continued to march and stand tle, it must be noted that the Apostle tening to a young minister named Martin Lu- in solidarity with those protesting injustice and John was the youngest of the disciples. ther King on the radio and reading about the inequality. John Lewis was the youngest of our 1955 through 56 Montgomery bus boycott. I remember getting arrested with John, Con- civil rights leaders who spoke at the John Lewis met Dr. King in Montgomery, gressman MCGOVERN, former colleagues Jim momentous March on Washington. Alabama in 1958, who was touched by a letter Moran of Virginia and John Olver of Massa- God bless John Lewis, and we thank John had written him and sent him a round- chusetts, and our late colleague Tom Lantos, God for sending him our way. trip bus ticket to visit. for protesting the genocide in Darfur at the Ms. BASS. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the When John arrived at the Dexter Avenue Embassy of Sudan on April 28, 2006. gentleman from Texas (Mr. GREEN). Baptist Church for his appointment, Dr. King John Lewis led us in the sit-down dem- Mr. GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I greeted him thusly: ‘‘Are you the boy from onstration on the House floor to protest the rise to say thank you to a friend and a Troy? Are you John Lewis?’’ Republican Congress’ refusal to take up gun great warrior. John said, ‘‘I am John Robert Lewis, giving violence prevention legislation in the face of I thank you, dear brother, for being his whole name. the tragic mass shootings that plague our the sermon you preached. You walked But Dr. King henceforth would affectionately your talk. It is said that a great person call our beloved John, ‘‘the boy from Troy’’. country. And in his final act of civic engagement and will always rise to the occasion, but it But in 2011, at a White House ceremony, is also said that the greater person President Barack Obama awarded John Lewis civil disobedience, John Lewis stood in the middle of Black Lives Matter Plaza showing makes the occasion. the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the na- He was an occasion-maker, and he tion’s highest civilian honor, and said this solidarity and the continuity with the now glob- al movement fighting galvanized by the horrific rose to the occasion on the Edmond about the boy from Troy: ‘‘Generations from Pettus Bridge. And for this, many of us now, when parents teach their children what is murder of George Floyd to peacefully protest for justice and equal treatment in the criminal who are here tonight are here because meant by courage, the story of John Lewis will he marched into brutality. come to mind; an American who knew that justice system. Mr. Speaker, John Lewis was among the So tonight, I thank you, dear broth- change could not wait for some other person er, for being able to withstand what or some other time; whose life is a lesson in finest Americans this country ever produced. He lived a consequential life and his legacy many of us could not and would not. I the fierce urgency of now.’’ rise to just say thank you and to let is all around us, in the realization of talent and The first time John Lewis was arrested was you know that we will never forget opportunity of millions of persons who walked in February 1960, when he and other students you, and we will always make it per- through the doors of progress that John Lewis demanded service at whites-only lunch spicuously clear that we are here be- helped open. counters in Nashville, the first prolonged battle cause you were there. of the movement that evolved into the Student I hope it is comfort to John’s family and Ms. BASS. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. loved ones, that people the world over are gentlewoman from New York (Ms. mourning his death but celebrating his life. John’s advocacy was fierce and joyful, as CLARKE). embodied in his common refrain to involve A fitting and proper means of paying tribute Ms. CLARKE of New York. Mr. oneself in the actions and passions of one’s to John Lewis’s extraordinary life is for the Speaker, today I rise to honor a great time ‘‘to get in the way, make necessary trou- Senate to immediately take up and pass the man, Representative John Lewis. ble.’’ John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, This past Friday, July 17, our coun- Less than two years after that August 1963 landmark legislation to protect the precious try lost one of its greatest heroes, a day, in the shadow of the Lincoln Memorial, in right to vote for all persons and to ensure that true patriot, who literally put his life March 1965, John led over 600 foot soldiers our democracy has the tools needed to remain on the line in the pursuit of justice and across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, in Selma, strong. fairness in our society. Alabama, in a march demanding the right to I ask the House to observe a moment of si- The Honorable John Lewis was a pe- vote. John’s protest against injustice was met lence in memory and thanks of John Robert nultimate hero who embodied the with violence by Alabama State Troopers. Lewis, the boy from Troy, who became a lead- struggle for human rights and dignity. He was beaten and his skull left bloodied, er who helped change the world. He was a fierce civil rights warrior, the horror left bare for a nation to see on tele- Ms. BASS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 who refused to abide by the Jim Crow vision. minute to the gentleman from New laws of the South. He embodied what it That incident, immediately known and for- York (Mr. MEEKS). means to be a public servant, putting ever remembered as Bloody Sunday, led to Mr. MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, John Rob- his life on the line and the people above the passage and enactment of the Voting ert Lewis was short in height, yet he his own self-interests. Rights Act of 1965. was a giant. John Robert Lewis was a I am so honored and privileged to It was my personal honor to accompany humble man but fierce for justice. have served with John Robert Lewis— John on countless pilgrimages to the Edmund John Robert Lewis talked softly, but John Robert Lewis, who was a dancer, Pettus Bridge to remember and acknowledge roared like a lion when it was time to a man who loved to have fun but was those common persons with common dreams fight for freedom, justice, and equality convicted for the right to vote, con- and uncommon courage and love for the for all humankind. He said there was victed as an activist for civil rights and promise of the country. one race—the human race. civil liberties.

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May he rest in peace and rise in At the end of it, my daughter Laura, who I’ve been proud to call John Lewis a friend power. The Honorable John Lewis will was about 14 years old at the time, struck by over my time in Congress. In 2016, I was hon- never be forgotten. We all hold onto his what he had just told her, rather innocently ored to work with the Bipartisan Policy Center legacy. asked him, ‘‘Mr. Lewis, did you ever have and Representative TOM COLE to establish the Ms. BASS. To honor Mr. Lewis, the fun?’’ Congressional Patriot Award. John Lewis and first thing we need to do is to pass leg- There was a pregnant pause and then John Sam Johnson, who passed away earlier this islation restoring the Voting Rights got the biggest smile on his face. He told us year, were the first recipients. They were both Act and get it signed. We know the that yes, they did. ‘‘And in fact, at night, we’d authentic heroes. One held in captivity by the credibility of our elections has already pitch our tents and sit around campfires and VietCong and tortured and nearly beaten to shown early signs of concern during we’d sing and dance,’’ he said. His smile then death; the other held captive by the Alabama several State primaries and voter sup- got broader as he remembered. ‘‘I can still see Police, clubbed and beaten. They both had a pression cases, coupled with the fact Andy Young doing the jitterbug in his cover- genuine focus on doing for others, not them- that people are going to have to vote in alls. And he could dance . . . he could selves. They were humble, gracious, and kind, dangerous conditions, cannot be ig- dance.’’ yet warriors for their cause. nored. I know that if Mr. Lewis was Despite everything John endured, they were John Lewis has forever changed our coun- still with us, he would be leading that still young and full of life. try. His legacy will live on in the policies and fight. One of the most inspiring memories I have lives he changed. We must continue to follow Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman of John Lewis is from 2009, when we were his lead and cause good trouble. from Georgia (Mr. JOHNSON). fighting to pass the Affordable Care Act. The Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speak- day before we passed the bill, hateful today to honor the heroic life of Congressman er, much has been said about my protestors spewed racial slurs and spit on John Robert Lewis and his historic contribution friend, teacher, and mentor, John John Lewis, ANDRE´ CARSON, and EMMANUEL to the nation we know and love today. Lewis. CLEAVER. Tensions were high after that. The In September 1957, the Little Rock Nine He was a family man, married to Lil- next day at Caucus, I asked John to speak. walked into history as they walked up the front lian for 44 years, and to that union bore He brought the Caucus to its feet, evoking the steps of Central High School. It was a pivotal a son, John-Miles, who is with us Civil Rights movement. moment in history. today. He said: ‘‘Pay no attention to what went on John said this moment inspired him in his Along with John Lewis’ brothers and yesterday. We have to learn, as we did in the own leadership as an active member of the sisters, he was number three of ten. He Civil Rights Movement, to look past this and Civil Rights Movement. has a large extended family. And that keep our eyes on the prize. So, I ask you to I had the pleasure of calling John a friend, family entrusted John to the world. stay calm and stay together.’’ As he was walk- as did many of my colleagues, and will cherish And for 33 years, he was our colleague. ing away from the mic, he paused, and then the time we had together in the people’s For 14 years, he was mine. he stepped back up and said, ‘‘Forty-five House. John joining me as legislative cosponsors to I just want to say to the family that years ago, I walked across the Edmund Pettus expand the Little Rock Central High National we here in Congress feel your pain. We bridge arm in arm with fellow citizens who be- Park boundary is a highlight of my congres- appreciate your sacrifice in allowing lieved strongly in Civil Rights. We faced far sional service. John to do what he did for the world more difficult crowds than we are facing out John will truly be missed, but long remem- and for Congress. I want you to know here today. Let’s lock arms and go across the bered. As the USNS John Lewis sets sail as that we stand with you, we feel your street and pass this bill.’’ And we did. We a new class of naval vessel, we are reminded pain, and we will never forget your marched across the street, through the pro- to carry on his legacy of dignified leadership. dear brother, uncle, cousin, whoever he testers and passed the bill. I join all Americans in honoring the remark- was to you. We will never forget him. In 2016, I worked with John to take another able life of John Lewis. Martha and I offer We know that he loved you. stand. This time, we were calling for a vote on prayers for his family and for all those he in- He would depart this place to go to the House floor on a bill to address the epi- spired and who thus grieve over his loss. the family reunion during the summer demic of gun violence in America. After the Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- down in Alabama where the family still 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary, the er, on Friday, our country lost Congressman owned hundreds of acres of land that House didn’t take a single vote to address gun John Lewis, an inspiring individual who stirred they farmed even when his two violence, until Democrats took the majority in so much important change. sharecropping parents gave birth to 2019. In 2016, after the shooting at Pulse I would like to extend my deepest sym- John. And so he was a family man. Nightclub in Orlando, John and the rest of the pathies to Congressman John Lewis’ family, Thank you, family, for entrusting him Democratic Caucus had had enough. He friends, and staff. Congressman Lewis will al- to us. called on the Caucus to join him in causing ways be an icon of courage to promote equal- Ms. BASS. Mr. Speaker, I yield back some ’good trouble’. With that, we held a sit- ity and freedom. I will always cherish his the balance of my time. in on the House floor demanding justice. thoughtful and cheerful encouragement during Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, Most recently, we worked together to our time serving in Congress together. there are no words to describe the pain that strengthen Social Security. Social Security is Congressman Lewis was especially appre- many Americans are feeling right now as we our nation’s number one anti-poverty program ciated by his neighbors—the people of South grapple with the loss of our conscience, our and is a lifeline for millions. It needs to be Carolina. friend, our inspirational leader, John Lewis. strengthened so it’s there for future genera- We will always remember Congressman I am heartbroken. I am honored and hum- tions too. Last summer we stood together out- Lewis for his many significant accomplish- bled to have served alongside him, to have side the Capitol highlighting how important ments. And although he is no longer with us, had him take my children, as he has done for these benefits are for seniors, especially for his legacy will always live on. My prayers are so many Americans in the Faith and Politics Black seniors. He said: with the Lewis family during this incredibly movement through a historic march in Selma, ‘I grew up in rural Alabama, 50 miles from painful time. across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. Montgomery, outside a little town called Troy, Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, in During one of those trips I was lucky and I remember how seniors lived before they the passing of Congressman John Lewis, I enough to have my daughter Laura and son had Social Security. Most of the seniors in my have lost a dear friend, Georgia has lost a Ray join me. Because of school obligations, district in Georgia depend on Social Security true leader, and our nation has lost a civil they had to leave early and were going to for the majority of their income. Without it al- rights icon. miss the march across the Edmund Pettus most half of Black and Latino seniors in this John Lewis and I first met upon my arrival Bridge. John wasn’t about to let that happen. country would be living in poverty. That’s not to Congress nearly three decades ago. Yet, by

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Discrimination is discrimi- We crossed the street, along with his His grasp of the nuances and complexities nation whether you are talking political or so- chief, Michael, and there were thou- of public policy, paired with his genuine per- cial issues. sands of people yelling: ‘‘Kill the bill. sonality, made him a dynamic presence in this Representative Lewis’ gallant defense of Kill the bill. Kill the bill.’’ And that Chamber. When he spoke, everyone—regard- equality and justice extended to the struggle wasn’t it. They were yelling expletives, less of party or politics—listened. When he for the rights of the LGBTQ community. I was racial expletives, at the three of us. sang—like he did when we were jailed to- proud to join him in the Equality Act, which And John looked at me and said: gether following a nonviolent protest at the would extend by law the protection against ‘‘Brother Andre, this reminds me of a Embassy of Sudan—peace ensued. His sto- discrimination under the 1964 Civil Rights Act darker time, brother.’’ ries captivated, his advice educated, his ser- to LGBTQ individuals. The march towards true John became a mentor. We would call mons inspired, and his speeches motivated. justice on which John Lewis spent his life him up, and he would speak to the He brought the same passion he had as an goes on: it is up to us to continue it. There will Muslim community. We would call him activist to the halls of Congress, where he be other bridges to cross, and his courage up, and he would speak to the folks in spent his career representing Georgia’s 5th should inspire us to cross them, but always Indiana who were there when it was an- district. with love and care for all people. nounced that Dr. King had passed, be- It is impossible to properly eulogize John May John’s loved ones be comforted by the cause he was in Indianapolis at the Lewis with only words—for he was a man of knowledge that his memory will continue to in- time. action. We would therefore all do well to reaf- spire many generations who are learning from b 1900 firm our commitment to the preservation of his words, about inclusion and about fighting equality and justice in his honor, which is nec- hatred with love. I Thank John (he never want- He was a true servant, Mr. Speaker. essary now more than ever before. ed me to call him Congressman or Mr. Lewis). Jesus was mentioned. John was like Jesus. I am reminded of a Scripture Mr. Speaker, I wish to offer my condolences f to John Lewis’s family and to thank the Con- when Jesus was having a conversation gressman for a life full of ‘‘good trouble.’’ HONORING CONGRESSMAN JOHN with his disciples about this notion of Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N of Puerto Rico. LEWIS leadership, and Jesus looked at his dis- Mr. Speaker, for so many of us, serving in the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under ciples and said: He who wishes to be U.S. Congress is the achievement of a life- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- chief among you shall first be your time. But by the time John Lewis arrived to uary 3, 2019, the gentleman from Geor- servant. this chamber, he had already built a historic gia (Mr. BISHOP) is recognized for the John was a servant. He wasn’t the legacy, as one of the Greats of the Civil remainder of the hour as the designee kind of leader who looked at the pro- Rights Movement. A man of inspiration and of the majority leader. testers today and said: Oh, what you hope, committed to the struggles of freedom Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, are going through is nothing compared and justice, John had to put himself on the we are here to honor Congressman to what we went through. line and defend social justice throughout his John Robert Lewis, our hero, our col- He stood in solidarity with those whole lifetime. league, our brother, our friend. young folks and embraced those young America has lost one of its great leaders. Having known John for 52 years, I folks like a real leader. John is an ex- John never relented in fighting for what he felt can tell you honestly that even in his ample to all of us, what true public was right, yet he always sought the good in humanity, he lived his life in the image servants should be. others. Having suffered bigotry and violence, of Jesus. We love you, John. God bless. he would not let himself be dragged down by John was a voice of the voiceless—Af- Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, hate. rican Americans, for women, for we make our living by what we get. We It is a privilege to me, to have been able to LGBTQ people, for the least and the make a life by what we give. John know and serve in Congress with such a left out, for anyone mistreated by soci- Lewis certainly made a life. champion of equality and civil rights. Humble ety. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentle- as the truly great are humble, serene and His unwavering sense of right and woman from Alabama (Ms. SEWELL). kind, but John was strong in his convictions. In wrong was a North Star for this Na- Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Mr. Speak- his office he displayed mementos of our na- tion, which is why we called him the er, I rise today to honor the life and tion’s crude history of segregation and the conscience of the Congress. outstanding legacy of our colleague, events of the struggle that he still remembered People as good as John don’t come friend, mentor, and my hero, Congress- as if it were yesterday. I was privileged to our way very often. Despite all of the man John Robert Lewis. have conversations with him asking about his accolades and recognition he received, Growing up as a little girl in Selma, experiences, in which he gladly spent much John remained humble, unfailingly Alabama, John’s incredible legacy was longer time than the usual congressional kind, and always fueled the capacity of a hero’s tale as familiar to me as any meeting. In his gaze as he spoke you could people to be better, despite their past Bible story or family lore. see an inner peace that filled the room and transgressions. As a little girl singing in the choir, seemed magical. Where would America be today if it the children’s choir at Brown Chapel John Lewis always supported the right of were not for John Lewis? Without his AME Church, my home church, it was Puerto Ricans to choose their own future and activism, without his courage, without the church where John and so many achieve full equality as American citizens, and his perseverance for voting rights, I wonderful foot soldiers would come I was able to count on him as cosponsor of doubt if I would be here today. time and time again to honor the leg- the Puerto Rico Statehood Admission Act Thank you, John, for your lifetime of acy of the Bloody Sunday march. (H.R. 4901). He also joined in our effort to rec- advocacy, for sacrifice of friendship But to know John was to know a man ognize the valor and sacrifice in battle of the and counsel. without ego, who, despite his many Puerto Rican soldiers of the 65th Infantry And thank you, God, for the life of well-deserved accolades and successes, Regiment as cosponsor of the measure to es- John Robert Lewis. loved every person he met. He looked tablish the 13th of April as National Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman them in the eye. Can’t you hear him? Borinqueneers Day. from Indiana (Mr. CARSON). ‘‘My brother, my sister,’’ he would say. In the same spirit of justice and equality, he Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- John loved this country more than asked me to be the Republican co-lead for the er, John Lewis was certainly a leader any person who I have met, and it was Every Child Deserves a Family Act (H.R. amongst men. He was a mentor. He was his deep-seated patriotism that will 3114), a piece of legislation that seeks to end a friend. And my heart goes out to his live on. discrimination in adoption and foster care family. Our hearts go out to his family. His legacy, indeed, was the Voting agencies across the nation, forbidding dis- I can remember, Mr. Speaker, during Rights Act. And, we, in this body, can crimination against children, youths, families the healthcare vote, I was coming out do something about that. Yes, we can

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Never give up, never give in. promise that I will continue to carry We have a moral obligation, a mission, and Keep your eyes on the prize. Keep the out your legacy, to get into good trou- a mandate to do what we can to make our faith. ble and to ensure that the fight for country and our world a better place and to Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. George equality and justice lives on, and to help usher in a loving community where no Washington Carver once said: How far challenge my colleagues on both sides one is left out or left behind. you go in life depends on your being of the aisle to do the same and pass the His words and his life ring through tender with the young, compassionate Voting Rights Act. eternity. with the aged, sympathetic with the John, rest in peace. Rest in power. We will honor John’s legacy with an striving, and tolerant of the weak and You have been a good and faithful serv- unshakeable determination to fight for strong, because someday in your life ant. what is right and what is just. He you will have been all of these. That Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, served the Nation in love. Rest in was our friend, John Lewis. I yield to the gentleman from Pennsyl- peace, my friend. We love you. I love Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentle- vania (Mr. EVANS). you. woman from Ohio (Mrs. BEATTY). Mr. EVANS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, Mrs. BEATTY. Mr. Speaker, America honor a truly great American and a may I request the amount of time re- has lost a national treasure, one of the real-life hero. maining. world’s greatest fighters and defenders I was fortunate enough to have him The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- of freedom and justice. Congressman as a colleague for 4 years. Congressman tlemen from Georgia has 15 minutes re- LEWIS’ words and work and legacy will John Lewis has been an inspiration to maining. live forever. me at a very young age. Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I am so fortunate to have traveled to I remember the first time I saw him I yield to the gentleman from Mary- Africa with him and to have marched was on the evening news. He was walk- land (Mr. MFUME). in my hometown with him. You see, ing across the Pettus Bridge. I felt very Mr. MFUME. Mr. Speaker, as we Mr. Speaker, when Mr. LEWIS spoke, strongly about him and what he was have been hearing and continue to you heard the voice of history, a voice doing. I was 10 years old, and I found hear, the passing of John Lewis rep- that helped stir the conscience of him to be inspiring. He was purposeful. resents a loss for America of one of our America at a time of ugliness and He was driven to make a difference. He greatest heroes and, for many of us, a struggle, but also at a time and in an was driven to make some good trouble. dear and old friend. era of hope and accomplishment. Now, we must carry on with the work John and I were sworn in together in My colleagues, there is no greater of civil rights and equal opportunity. this Chamber 33 years ago as class- time for us to stand up against injus- Rest in power, Congressman LEWIS. mates in the 100th Congress. There tices that we are facing, no greater Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, were only four African Americans time for us to fight for justice and fair- I yield to the gentlewoman from Flor- elected to Congress that year, he, my- ness at the ballot box. So, my col- ida (Mrs. DEMINGS). self, Floyd Flake of New York, and leagues, let us make some noise. Let us Mrs. DEMINGS. Mr. Speaker, on Mike Espy of Mississippi. We huddled get in trouble, good trouble. June 12, 2016, a lone gunman walked with John here on the floor, and he God bless you. Rest in peace. Rest in into the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, made all of us hug each other. He said: power, my friend. Good trouble. Florida, and opened fire with a semi- We got here in different ways, but we Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, automatic rifle. That night, the shoot- are one band of brothers now. I yield to the gentlewoman from Illi- er killed 49 people and injured 53 oth- The passion and the equality that he nois (Ms. KELLY). ers. At the time, it was the largest carried with him throughout his life, as Ms. KELLY of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I mass shooting in American history. we know, never waned. His untiring want to share my letter to Congress- The Pulse nightclub is in my district, quest for justice never faltered. With a man John Robert Lewis. but I was not in Congress at the time. big heart for compassion, John, like his Dear John, I hope you knew how incredibly When I saw the Members of Congress mentor, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., honored I was to call you colleague and to taking to the floor and holding a sit-in, was unawed by opinion, unseduced by serve with you. It was such a great privilege I was not surprised that the person flattery, and undismayed by disaster. to watch you in action and listen to your leading the way was Representative stories. Birthed in an area of Jim Crow and When we planned the sit-in, being a part of John Lewis. To him, the victims were a vile and vicious segregation, he defied the Fab 5 made me so proud. It took a while part of the big family John Lewis often the limitedness of others’ expectations. to get the bill out of the House, but we fi- spoke about. John knew that politics changed peo- nally did it. I promise you, when I encounter Thank you, John, for never discrimi- ple, so he set out early to change poli- a situation that is just not right, I will stand nating. Thank you, John, for never tics. up, speak out, and get in the way. leaving people behind. I plan to carry a piece of you with me for- Galatians 5 defines the fruit of the b 1915 ever. I know I will be a better person for it. spirit as love, peace, long-suffering, Everything about him pointed to the I hope you, C.T. Vivian, Martin, Rosa, fact that he was emblematic of that Edgar, Robert Kennedy, and others are hav- kindness, goodness, faithfulness, ing a fabulous reunion. gentleness, and self-control. John great band of freedom fighters who re- Rest in power, my friend, until we meet Lewis was all of that to the House, to alized that freedom wasn’t free. again. the Nation, and to the world, and I am In this era where everyone seems to Love, Robin. grateful for his friendship and his coun- be searching for the next big thing or Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, sel and grateful for a life well-lived. the next great thing, isn’t it odd, Mr. how much time remains? Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, Speaker, that the greatness of John The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- I yield to the gentlewoman from Geor- Lewis was with us all along? We needed tleman from Georgia has 22 minutes re- gia (Mrs. MCBATH). only to look as far as the latest move- maining. Mrs. MCBATH. Mr. Speaker, tonight, ment for social change to find it. Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, we stand in this great Chamber and We are sad today, but heaven is re- I yield to the gentlewoman from Michi- mourn our friend, a civil rights icon joicing, and John has claimed his final gan (Mrs. LAWRENCE). and the conscience of Congress. reward. Mrs. LAWRENCE. Mr. Speaker, just John Lewis towered over his era, and Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, this year, I remember John urging his loss is deeply felt across this coun- it has been said that service is the rent

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:34 Jul 23, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K22JY7.099 H22JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE July 22, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3677 we pay for the space we occupy on this Now, John was welcomed in Ghana as Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Earth. John Lewis paid his rent, and he royalty, which he was. He was honored of my time. paid it well. as a son of Africa who had come home. f Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman John and I would compare notes on from Texas (Mr. HURD). tough votes, such as on matters of war CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF Mr. HURD of Texas. A Freedom Rider and peace and defense spending. I will CONGRESSMAN JOHN LEWIS unshaken by threats and violence, a miss his wise counsel and admonition— The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under leader in the struggle for voting rights and, really, admonition—to do the the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- who kept fighting even after a broken right thing as he told all of us to keep uary 3, 2019, the gentlewoman from Wy- skull, a courageous American our eyes on the prize. oming (Ms. CHENEY) is recognized for 60 undeterred by more than 40 arrests Now, Members know how we get agi- minutes as the designee of the minor- after standing up for what is right, tated when our colleagues poach our ity leader. John Lewis spent his life fighting in- staff members. Well, John poached a Ms. CHENEY. Mr. Speaker, it is my justice and racism. brilliant and wonderful young woman honor this evening to manage the time If it weren’t for the bravery of John from my office Jamila Thompson. that we have on the Republican side to and men and women like him, many of When he told me about it, believe it or celebrate and remember the life of our us wouldn’t be in this Chamber today. not, for the first time, I was thrilled tremendous colleague, Mr. John Lewis. And as a Black man, I am not sure I that one of my staff members had been Mr. Speaker, I was very moved, hav- would have had the same rights as my poached by John Lewis. What an honor. ing the opportunity to watch my col- fellow countrymen. John’s presence in the people’s House leagues on the other side of the aisle John shaped this country in immeas- will be deeply missed, but one of the discuss and describe the impact that urable ways. He never sat by when he greatest tributes to Congressman John Congressman Lewis had on their lives, saw injustice. He never stopped fight- Lewis would be to restore the Voting on all of our lives, and on this Cham- ing. Rights Act. ber. I am struck by the fact that as we At a time when America is so di- I would not be standing here as the gather tonight in this Chamber, we rise vided, we should look at John’s cour- 100th Black Member of Congress had it not as representatives of two different age for inspiration; we should look at not been for the Honorable John Rob- political parties, but we rise as elected John’s bravery for imitation; and we ert Lewis. representatives of this great Nation, a should look at John’s words and follow My deepest condolences and love and Nation that is mourning the loss of a them. gratitude to John’s family, Michael great American, and as honored col- I lost a mentor. John’s family lost a Collins, Jamila Thompson, his entire leagues of a man, John Lewis, who father, son, brother, and husband. Our phenomenal staff, and his constituents, dedicated his life to service and to the country lost an American hero. and to all those whose lives he touched. Rest in peace, my brother. fight for justice and freedom. Let us continue to build the beloved John Lewis taught us: ‘‘Nothing can Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, community that he so eloquently I yield to the gentlewoman from Cali- stop the power of a committed and de- spoke of. termined people to make a difference fornia (Ms. LEE). In closing, I am reminded of a Scrip- in our society. Why? Because human Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, I ture, 2 Timothy 4:7: I have fought the beings are the most dynamic link to thank the gentleman for yielding. good fight, I have finished the race, I the divine on this planet.’’ What a void we feel tonight. I rise to have kept the faith. honor the life and legacy of a great As John Lewis’ soul returns to his John Lewis understood that one man warrior for peace and justice, a kind Creator, may he rest in peace, may he or woman can make a difference—in- and gentle human being, the con- rest in power. deed, that it is only the determined science of the Congress, Congressman Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, and principled action of committed John Lewis. how much time is remaining? men and women that brings change. As a giant of, as our whip indicated, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- He knew the blessings of this Nation, a civil rights movement, John’s leader- tleman from Georgia has 7 minutes re- and he knew what it took to secure ship and his courage continued as an maining. those blessings for all Americans. He extraordinary congressional leader. Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, knew that the fight was unfinished. Every year, I joined John on his annual as we come to the close of this first Mr. Speaker, the day that I was pilgrimage to Selma, Montgomery, and hour of tribute to our friend and our sworn into this body for the first time, Birmingham, Alabama. I brought colleague and our hero, John Robert I was standing just outside these doors young people from the Martin Luther Lewis, I leave you with the words of in the Speaker’s lobby. I had just ar- King Jr. Freedom Center in my district Douglas Malloch, who wrote: rived with my dad, who joined me on and my grandchildren each year to The tree that never had to fight the floor that day. By chance, as we learn about and give thanks to the foot For Sun and sky and air and light, were coming in, we met John Lewis soldiers of the civil rights movement. But stood out in the open plain standing in the lobby. The three of us John always took time to meet with And always got its share of rain, had the chance before the ceremony to these young people. Even this year, Never became a forest king spend some time together. with his failing health, he pulled them But lived and died a scrubby thing. The two of them didn’t agree on aside. He met with them. He always The man who never had to toil much, but they did agree on certain wanted to, and he did, inspire them to To gain and farm his patch of soil, critical things. They agreed on the ex- Who never had to win his share take that baton and to run the next lap Of Sun and sky and light and air, ceptional nature of this country, on of the race for justice and equality. Never became a manly man the magnificence of this, the people’s And, yes, like with so many, he blessed But lived and died as he began. House, and on the incalculable bless- my community by coming to my dis- Good timber does not grow in ease; ings of freedom. trict to continue these efforts with my The stronger wind, the stronger trees; I am blessed by the memory of that young people. The further sky, the greater length; day, and I am blessed that at that mo- Last year, Speaker PELOSI and Chair- The more the storm, the more the strength. ment when I was about to be sworn By Sun and cold, by rain and snow, woman BASS led a delegation to Ghana, into this House, I was able to spend West Africa, to observe the 400th anni- In trees and men, good timbers grow. Where thickest lies the forest growth, time with those two men. versary of the first enslaved Africans We find the patriarchs of both. Writing of his experiences fighting brought to America. John said that And they hold counsel with the stars for civil rights, John Lewis said this: Ghana was one of the most moving Whose broken branches show the scars ‘‘Freedom is not a state; it is an act. It trips of his life. He said: ‘‘To see and Of many winds and much of strife, is not some enchanted garden perched behold the inhumanity during another This is the common law of life. high on a distant plateau where we can period of our history, it tells each and John Robert Lewis was indeed good finally sit down and rest. Freedom is every one of us to never let this evil timber. God bless his soul. May he rest the continuous action we all must happen again.’’ in peace and in power. take, and each generation must do its

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American people. because he was so brutally beaten, but One of the greatest gifts we can give He gave us all hope, hope that we he wanted to share the experiences. to young people today is to teach them could get over this partisan divide, And as we were walking, we would that lesson, to teach them our history, hope that we could get over the divi- round the corner, and he would point to to convey to them the duty, the obliga- sions of the past to paint a brighter fu- different buildings. And he said: That tion, and the incredible blessing of ture. is where we gathered. That is where being an American and of working to May we never lose that spirit and for- some of the people who were trying to make sure that we pass this Nation to ever honor his legacy by never letting stop us would be. our children and our grandchildren the forces of division, hatred, and evil He helped organize the Student Non- more perfect than it is today. tear down those bridges that so many violent Coordinating Committee, Our colleague, Congressman John of us have sacrificed to build. SNCC. He started at a young age in the Lewis, dedicated his life to that ideal. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman civil rights movement, at a time when His memory will be a blessing and an from Louisiana (Mr. SCALISE), the mi- it was not only difficult, but it was example to us all, our colleagues, his nority whip. possibly life-threatening. And for many, they did lose their life in that colleagues, here in the House, to his b 1930 family, to his constituents, and to his battle. fellow Americans. Mr. SCALISE. Mr. Speaker, I thank And John lost blood. He shed blood God bless John Lewis, and God bless my friend and colleague, the gen- for the cause. But he never took it as a the United States of America. tleman from North Carolina (Mr. moment to get down. He never took it Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance WALKER), for yielding. as a moment to be bitter. of my time. I join with my colleagues, both Re- He wanted to continue fighting to publican and Democrat, who mourn the make America a more perfect Union, f loss of John Lewis. and he did. And that is what we will re- MEMORIALIZING THE HONORABLE We have so many honors to be able to member about John. We will remember JOHN LEWIS serve in a job like this where we get to his warm-hearted spirit. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under represent the people of this Nation, es- John was one of those very few peo- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- pecially here in the people’s House ple in a body like this where, when he uary 3, 2019, the gentleman from North where we truly do bring all of the dif- stood at the podium to speak, no mat- Carolina (Mr. WALKER) is recognized ferent elements of what makes Amer- ter what side you were on on that for the remainder of the hour as the ica great into one body with people issue, you stopped, you sat down, and designee of the minority leader. who represent every different type of you listened, because you knew you Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, I am background and every different kind of were listening to somebody who was honored to participate in this Special community, the kinds of people we get larger than life. Order, and I will look forward to hear- to serve with. John is in a better place right now, ing from our speakers in honoring the There are giants among the people but America is a better place because great John Lewis. we have the honor of serving with. John was here. Over this past weekend, America lost John Lewis was at the top of that list, God bless John Lewis and his family. Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, I yield to not only a civil rights icon but also a and you knew it when you served with the gentlewoman from California (Ms. loving father, a loving husband, a car- him. I remember telling colleagues years MATSUI). ing friend to this entire House body, Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ago that, while we have our differences, Congressman John Lewis. speak in honor of a beloved colleague it is really important to go get to know Mr. Lewis’ courage and strength in and wonderful friend, John Lewis. the face of oppression are unmatched. especially some of the legends, the gi- I first met John when my husband, His contributions to America’s soul are ants we serve with in this body. Bob Matsui, was a Member of Congress. paramount to the progress that we I remember talking about two Mem- Bob loved John. He loved him for his have made in our histories. bers in particular: it was John Lewis humanity, his conviction, and the fact His experience on Bloody Sunday left and Sam Johnson, one Democrat, one that he was a total human being. him battered, covered in blood, and on Republican, two people who were just I had heard so much about John be- the side of the road in Selma, Alabama, giants. Unfortunately, we have now cause he was a historic figure, but I yet he carried on with his unifying lost both of them in the last year. saw another side of him, too, when Bob message for America. Our institution is better because brought him to Sacramento. He met Many years ago, John Lewis crossed John Lewis was a part of this great many people. And I remember his the monumental Edmund Pettus body, but it is what John fought for his walking across a university campus Bridge, fighting for freedom and a path whole life. with the president of the university toward achieving what our Founding I know my colleague from North when he ran across, Bob and he and Fathers had pledged but fell short to Carolina as well as my colleagues in John, a bunch of chickens that the stu- uphold. the Congressional Black Caucus talked dents were advocating to keep on cam- I was extremely honored to have the about, earlier, his mantra of ‘‘good pus. The president was saying: No. We opportunity 54 years later to walk trouble.’’ What John experienced in his have got to get the chickens out. across this very bridge in Selma, and life, there are so many people who have The president said: Excuse me, Mr. we all honored the brave steps he led, freedoms today they would never have Lewis, but we are going to get rid of rallying an entire Nation. The fact if John hadn’t gone through that. those chickens. that I was asked to give the closing re- I had an honor, like so many of my And John said: No way are you going marks at Dexter Avenue King Memo- colleagues, to go with John, he invited to get rid of those chickens. I learned rial Baptist Church in Montgomery is Members from both parties to go to to preach by preaching to chickens. something, frankly, I will always treas- Selma to be a part of reliving that his- That is the part of John that I really ure. tory, which was a dark side of our his- loved, too, that humorous part, the John Lewis’ protest inspired our Na- tory, Bloody Sunday, but one that part you can laugh with. tion to not only do better but to reflect John used as a teachable moment to But this gentle giant lived also every on all of our actions. Through his grace bring people from all parts of this single day to overcome injustice, eradi- and humility, he made monumental country to walk across that Edmund cate racism, and give hope to all who

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He was John taught us all that America is can honor his remarkable life by com- a special man of God. And while his greater than the sum of its parts. When ing together to reauthorize the Voting bones may rest, his legacy will live on you weave a rich, colorful tapestry, the Rights Act, to ensure our laws reflect forever in this body. weaving itself makes it strong. His im- that Black lives matter. I, for one, look very forward to the pact will be forever felt in our Nation’s Advocating for the Nation’s day that a statue of John Lewis rests conscience, and we are all better for it. marginalized throughout his life, act- in the Halls of this Congress rep- At this difficult time, my prayers are ing as the conscience of Congress dur- resenting not only the great State of with the Lewis family and all his ing his 34 years of service, he inspired Georgia and the people of the State of friends. He will be sorely missed. generations of Americans to get in Georgia, but all of the men and women I love you, John. ‘‘good trouble.’’ of the United States. Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, I yield to I remember sitting on the floor with Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. FER- John. Rather than sitting in the chair, Representative SCOTT for his comments GUSON), our deputy whip. It only makes we were proving our point and all sit- tonight. sense to go first to John Lewis’ col- ting on the floor. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentle- leagues in the delegation from Georgia. He has taught us so much with his woman from California (Mrs. DAVIS). Mr. FERGUSON. Mr. Speaker, I sweet, sweet manner, but the strength Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speak- thank the gentleman from North Caro- of his conviction. er, with John Robert Lewis’ passing, lina (Mr. WALKER) for allowing me to We must honor Congressman Lewis’ we lose and deeply mourn a great do this. legacy by striving to achieve the equi- friend and mentor, and the world loses I rise tonight to honor the life and table and just society for all that he the most respected ‘‘good trouble’’ legacy of John Lewis. fought so hard to attain. In the words maker of our time. John dedicated his life to equality of John himself, ‘‘If not us, then who? John’s standing will only grow as his and justice, and the Nation we are so If not now, then when?’’ legacy endures. Dear, sweet, kind John, we will miss blessed to live in is better because of Mr. Speaker, every year since I have you. We love you. May you rest in his work and his sacrifice. been in Congress, I asked John to John was driven by his deep faith, his peace. Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, I yield to speak to entering high school seniors servant heart, and his love of his fellow from San Diego who visited our Capitol the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. AUS- human being. While John was always as part of an in-depth civics and leader- right to fight for legal changes to make TIN SCOTT). Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. ship program; and for 20 years, with America better, he ultimately knew Speaker, I thank the gentleman from each new group of 45 very diverse stu- that how you treated your fellow North Carolina (Mr. WALKER) for yield- dents, he gave his time, his energy, and human being was a matter of the heart. his wisdom, graciously answering their John led by example. He led by show- ing to me to speak about my friend and colleague, Congressman John Lewis, a many spirited questions. They, too, ing love and grace to all people. He will never forget him and how he showed love and grace even to those man that I loved. I will miss dearly him saying, ‘‘I love changed them. Here is just a brief ex- people who disagreed with him or you too, brother.’’ ample: showed him contempt. There is no telling how many times Alejandra Cordova, from 2001, said John was always willing to offer for- John Lewis told the people of this Mr. Lewis taught her ‘‘not to be afraid giveness to those who had done him House, ‘‘I love you too, brother.’’ He to rock the boat every once in a wrong, knowing that forgiveness was looked at everybody, no matter who while.’’ fundamental to building a relationship you were, as a brother. David Hickman, from 2015, said he built on trust and love. I selfishly thought about how much I ‘‘truly showed us what it meant to be a Two of my most vivid memories and was going to miss him and seeing him change-maker, to live through our ac- treasured experiences here in my time and Michael Collins on a Delta ready to tions and speak up against injustice.’’ in Congress involved John. fly up here. I always got a kick out of He taught our children well. One was a dinner at his house. He in- the fact that people from my district John, you taught and changed me vited the Georgia delegation over, and would sit down next to me and say: Did and everyone you touched. Thank you. he retold the story of his life and expe- you see John Lewis on the plane? And, Mr. Speaker, I thank Michael Collins riences in the civil rights movement. by the way, what do you do? and all of John’s staff, who had the What a cherished memory and experi- That was just the way people loved hardest task of all to say to visitors ence. John Lewis. captured by John’s words: ‘‘I am sorry, The second was the night that we There is not a person walking in this but the Congressman must depart honored another Georgia giant here, country today who didn’t benefit from now.’’ former House Member and former U.S. John Lewis and what he did for man- Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, I yield to Senator JOHNNY ISAKSON. I remember kind, and I would venture to say that the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. HICE), the night that JOHNNY ISAKSON and the majority of the people in the world a fellow pastor. John Lewis met in the center and em- benefited from his love and what he Mr. HICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I braced in true love, friendship, and re- did. thank the gentleman from North Caro- spect. It was truly an amazing mo- I thought about a few passages. We lina (Mr. WALKER), my good friend, for ment. have talked about him preaching to the yielding to me. John was an amazing man, and I be- chickens, and maybe we are the chick- There is no question that all of us lieve that the only thing John Lewis ens he was preaching to his whole life. who have served with John Lewis ever hated was hate itself. I remembered the Beatitudes: mourn the passing of this towering fig- Rest in peace, our dear friend. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they ure who devoted his life to fighting for Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, I yield to should be called the children of God. freedom and equality. the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. If there was ever a peacemaker that b 1945 LOWEY). I met, it was John Lewis. Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to Following from there: An interesting perspective of his life, honor the memory of Congressman Blessed are they which are persecuted for as a son of Alabama sharecroppers, John Lewis, an American hero, a dear righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the king- John Lewis demonstrated that, in friend. dom of Heaven. America, a single individual, even one

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We got into some good trouble movement and cared greatly about the other great heroes who sacrificed their that day. injustices that he had seen as an Afri- lives to ensure that Americans of all He inspired us then, and his words can American, and that is what races live in liberty in this country. and deeds will inspire new generations; launched him on his civil rights strug- But he did so peacefully. whether they are civil rights pioneers, gles. But once he got moving, it was He once wrote this, and this has a elected officials, or any American with people of different issues of discrimina- great, powerful meaning. He said: ‘‘Re- a dream or cause. tion that he championed; whether it lease the need to hate, to harbor divi- God bless you, Mr. Lewis. Your life was gay and lesbian; whether it was sion, and the enticement of revenge. made our country and our world a bet- Native Americans; whether it was Release all bitterness. Hold only love, ter place. women, or just simple people being vic- only peace in your heart, knowing that Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, may I tims of gun violence, John Lewis took the battle of good to overcome evil is get a time remaining? up the cause and he stood up for every- already won.’’ The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- body. John Lewis knew that it was nec- tleman has 32 minutes remaining. He did not know color. He did not essary to fight the sins of this country; Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, I yield to know gender. He did not know any dif- but he understood also to fight those in the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. ferences in people. He loved all people. a nonviolent way. ALLEN). It was such an honor to serve with I just have the deepest respect for MR. ALLEN. I thank the gentleman him. from North Carolina for this privilege. John Lewis, and I am honored to have Early in my career, the American Mr. Speaker, many Americans considered him a dear friend. Bar Association presented the Day learned about the civil rights move- I just want to thank all my col- Award to John Lewis, Richard Lugar ment in the news or read about it in leagues this evening for joining in this and myself. The award was nothing history books. John Lewis lived it. time to honor such a great man and an compared to the fact that I was with One of my greatest memories here icon, obviously, particularly in the John Lewis that day. It made me feel was to have dinner with Congressman civil rights movement. much greater than I ever could become. My wife, Dee Dee, and I continue to LEWIS at his home, where he shared I had the great honor to travel with pray for the Lewis family. Again, I with the entire Georgia delegation his him to South Africa for the 50th anni- thank all my colleagues for joining to- experience in leading the civil rights versary of Robert F. Kennedy’s Ripple night. movement. Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, I yield to He shared with me that Dr. Martin of Hope speech in Cape Town. I saw and the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Luther King Jr. prayed with them on I sat across from he and Bishop Desmond Tutu, and I knew I was seeing PAYNE). those buses before the demonstrations Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I would and urged everyone to remain at peace two angels together, two special souls like to thank the gentleman from to ensure lasting change. united. North Carolina for allowing me several I know we can all learn from the ex- Mr. Lewis loved two people in life minutes to pay my respects to a great ample Congressman Lewis set as a civil that were his heroes; one was Dr. Mar- man. rights icon. We must meet injustice tin Luther King Jr., and the other was And it is not remiss that I see the with humility and perseverance to do Robert Kennedy. The purpose of that Speaker pro tempore; it is very appro- what is right. speech on that trip was to honor Rob- priate that you are in the seat tonight, Pride and fear are the opposite of hu- ert Kennedy and the 50th anniversary sir. mility. John Lewis and all those in this of that speech. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor movement demonstrated perfect love In that speech, Robert Kennedy said: John Lewis. He was an American icon, while being persecuted. Perfect love ‘‘It is from numberless diverse acts of civil rights legend, and dear friend and casts out all fear and only comes from courage and belief that human history an inspiration to millions. Yet, these God and obedience to His word and was is shaped. Each time a man stands up words truly fail to describe the dif- perfectly demonstrated at the cross of for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot ference he made in our country. Jesus Christ. of others, or strikes out against injus- He always spoke of ‘‘getting into My wife, Robin, and I pray that his tice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of good trouble,’’ and I know that has family finds peace during this difficult hope, and crossing each other from a been echoed here on numerous occa- time. And this is a lesson for this body million different centers of energy and sions, but it sums up what Mr. Lewis as we honor those like John Lewis, who daring those ripples build a current was all about. have come before us and fought for an which can sweep down the mightiest His efforts led to the Civil Rights America that is stronger and is unified, walls of oppression and resistance.’’ Act. His efforts led to the Voting by putting aside our differences to Robert Kennedy might as well have Rights Act. And his efforts led to the serve the American people in perfect been speaking about John Lewis that Congressional Black Caucus, and even love. day in 1964, because that is what John the election of President Barack Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, I yield to Lewis did; and he was more than a rip- Obama. the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. ple of hope, he was a tsunami of hope. But his loss is more than his legacy. COHEN), with his own amazing civil He was in every good cause there was, For me, once again, I have lost one of rights history. and he sacrificed himself physically in my fathers on the floor of Congress. He Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I appre- South Carolina, in Alabama, in Mis- was a role model for what makes a ciate the time. sissippi, for civil rights. And he sac- great Congressman, and I constantly I say to the gentleman from North rificed himself even when he was a watched as he moved about his busi- Carolina that I remember that the last Member of Congress for different ness: Like the way he always fought time I saw John Lewis was March 5, his causes, getting arrested. for the right thing; the way he could birthday; and the gentleman offered And when he was on death’s doorstep, convey such power and strength the prayer. That meant a lot to me, he got himself to Washington, D.C., to through such a gentle demeanor. and it showed me the respect that you appear at Black Lives Matter Plaza But when he had passion, and was had for him and that he had for you. It and give hope and encouragement and committed, there is no one else on this was a beautiful moment. support to the young people that were floor you would rather have with you There was not a more perfect person striving for the causes that he had going into that fight. that has probably served in the Con- strived for his whole life.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:34 Jul 23, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K22JY7.107 H22JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE July 22, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3681 I value every single moment I spent booked, and fingerprinted. John had and father only said ‘‘I love you’’ to with Congressman Lewis. It was an been arrested over 40 times for peaceful the big boys and girls and adults very honor to know him. I miss him. protests by that point, so let’s just say few times. Once we got off their knee, And just the other day, I looked up at he had some advice. it just didn’t happen very often. But the scoreboard, and when I didn’t know John made trouble like this because John Lewis reminded me how much I quite how to vote on some issues, I he knew that words aren’t enough and missed that, and in a selfish way, that would look to John Lewis and see how that real change requires action. He is one of the reasons why I always he voted. And he wasn’t there. called it the struggle of a lifetime, but rushed to him and asked him, by say- He was my hero. it was never his struggle alone. He ing ‘‘I love you,’’ to know that he Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, I yield to challenged all of us to fight injustice would say ‘‘I love you’’ and with all his the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. CAR- and oppression and to stand up for civil heart mean it. TER), another one of Mr. Lewis’ col- rights and for human rights. I am going to miss him. Some of my leagues. Mr. Speaker, John was a great man. family members were fortunate to Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speak- He was an American hero who called meet him and to know him, and I feel er, I thank the gentleman for yielding. our country to a higher standard. But blessed to know that he was my friend Mr. Speaker, in our lives there are perhaps more importantly, he was a as well. people and places we remember. I will very good man. He treated every single May he rest in peace. always remember John Lewis. person he met, no matter who they Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, I would There are some people that you feel were, with dignity and respect. When like to remind if we can keep the re- especially honored to have met. You he saw wrong in this world, he did his marks about 1 minute, we will get as feel like you are one of the lucky ones best to make it right. many as we can in tonight. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentle- who had the opportunity to hear their Lisa, Patrick, Molly, and I miss you woman from Indiana (Mrs. BROOKS). stories, to learn their convictions, and already, John. We love you, and we will never stop making good trouble in your Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speak- to feel their triumphs. I believe just er, I rise to honor and remember my about anyone who had the opportunity name. Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, I yield to friend, the civil rights pioneer, Con- to meet John Lewis would agree that the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. TURNER). gressman John Lewis, a true gentle he is one of those people. Mr. TURNER. Mr. Speaker, John giant among us. He was born the son of sharecroppers. Lewis has a true legacy of leadership in He walked the talk, and we watched He grew up on his family farm, and he this House, and he changed the world him walk the talk in these Halls of attended segregated public schools in that we live in. Congress for many years, from his Alabama. He told the story often, and I When Congressman Lewis would take years as a student at Fisk University remember him telling us this story, the podium, everyone in this House to his last days as one of the most in- about how he used to preach to the would fall silent and listen to him. I fluential Members of Congress. chickens. doubt in his long career in this House He didn’t let bad actors and people He went on from that humble begin- that the Speaker ever had to hammer who were trying to do him harm or ning to be called one of the most coura- the House into order to listen to John even cancer slow him down from his geous persons the civil rights move- Lewis speak. fight for equality until the very end. ment ever produced, a title he right- A man who fought for the Voting He led many Members of Congress on fully deserved. Rights Act, John Lewis’ legacy de- that march in Selma, a civil rights pil- John Lewis dedicated his entire life mands that Congress act. I call on Con- grimage that my husband and I were to securing equality and justice for all gress to pass and send to the Presi- honored to join him on a couple of people, while remaining a devoted ad- dent’s desk for signature the bipartisan years ago when we went to Memphis, vocate for nonviolence. It must have H.R. 1799 renewing the Voting Rights Montgomery, Birmingham, and Selma. been an incredible blessing for him to Act. He walked the talk and walked with us see how his fight changed our Nation Congressman Lewis was a giant in and shared with us the memories of and the entire world with his own eyes. history, but he was a humble man in that painful journey for him and all of For me, it was a blessing to know this House. He treated every Member those students and all the people that him. His office was over in the Cannon the same and with dignity. He will be he led across that bridge. He took our Building for many years, and my office missed. hands, and we all walked together. was in the Cannon Building. And often- Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, I yield to He then later that year came to Indi- times, as we were walking over here, I the gentleman from California (Mr. anapolis, where he was the keynote would get to walk with him. I hung on CA´ RDENAS). speaker because our community cele- every moment, on every word, just to Mr. CA´ RDENAS. Mr. Speaker, I ap- brated the Kennedy King Memorial Ini- have the opportunity to spend time preciate this hour to honor one of the tiative becoming a national historic with someone like John Lewis. I will most beautiful human beings that ever site. Indianapolis was the site where always be grateful for those walks. walked this Earth. Many of us believe Senator Robert Kennedy informed our Many of my colleagues in the Geor- in God, and many of us try to be the city that Dr. Martin Luther King had gia Delegation have mentioned the best that we can be, but few of us are been killed on that night 50 years ago. time that he invited us to dinner at his capable and able to live a life of true It was in Indianapolis, in 1968, that home here in Washington. What great love and of tremendous dignity and re- John Lewis learned from Robert Ken- stories he told that night; truly, one of spect for every single person who nedy about Dr. King’s death. Dr. King the greatest experiences I have had comes our way. was his friend, his mentor, and his while I have been up here in Wash- I wish I could learn how to turn my hero. He had not been to this park in ington, D.C. cheek the way John Lewis proved he Indianapolis for 50 years, yet he came John Lewis was a giant among men. could and did. there as the keynote speaker. He He will be deeply missed, but his legacy I mourn his passing, but I celebrate brought together our community— will live on forever. the honor of knowing that he lived and Democrats, Republicans, Hispanics, Af- also knowing that I could go to him on rican Americans, and White. Everyone b 2000 the floor of this House or in the hall- stood together to hear his words, to Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, I yield to ways of Congress and speak with him, honor him, and to pay tribute to his the gentleman from Massachusetts learn from him, and then say ‘‘I love legacy, to the legacy of Dr. King, and (Mr. MCGOVERN). you, brother,’’ and then to have him to the legacy of Senator Robert Ken- Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, shar- tell me—and I selfishly relished the op- nedy. ing a jail cell with John Lewis was one portunity to hear him say it—‘‘I love John was our friend. He walked the of the greatest privileges of my life. you too, brother,’’ as I gave him a hug talk. He is walking in Heaven now. He When we were arrested for protesting and he hugged me back. is showing us all how to walk the talk, the genocide in Darfur a few years I am unfortunate that I grew up in a and now it is up to us to not let him back, we were put into a police van, very strict household where my mother down.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:34 Jul 23, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K22JY7.108 H22JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H3682 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 22, 2020 Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, I yield to Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from Michigan (Ms. the gentleman for his remarks. the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. STEVENS). Some in my generation remember CASTEN). Ms. STEVENS. Madam Speaker, Con- the song ‘‘Abraham, Martin and John.’’ Mr. CASTEN of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, gressman John Lewis was the embodi- Then, of course, there was Bobby. All John Lewis was a legend. He was also ment of human prosperity as measured four were taken from us far too early just a man. I knew the legend, but I by love. Not only was he the richest in their lives. was only just getting to know the man. man I have ever known, but he was ab- God blessed each of us, this institu- And I guess I just hope we remember solutely the most generous. John tion, and this country by giving to both, because somehow the legend feels Lewis gave out love and, boy, did love John Lewis health for eight decades. unattainable. come back. He was always showering He used that health and strength, mind On our best days, none of us are half people in love. and body, to serve his God, his faith, the man that John Lewis was every When I saw him in Kentucky long be- his country, and his people. day. And the real inspiration, I think, fore I knew I would ever join this I can say that John Lewis was my is the man, because it was that proof of Chamber at the encouragement of a friend, but then again, we could all say his life that showed us our potential: if friend from Georgia, he was talking that John Lewis was our friend and be only we can summon his decency and about Comic-Con and that his new right in that claim because John Lewis his courage and his conviction. book with pictures, ‘‘March,’’ had just was a person who loved his fellow The legend was the guy whom I could come out. human beings. never muster the courage to call any- We have so much work to do. John So many of you have heard me refer thing but Mr. Lewis. And the man was Lewis, we will heed your words. We will to John Lewis as the most Christlike the guy who always said, ‘‘Just call me not despair. We will look up. We will person I have ever met. He was human, John.’’ keep moving and marching forward. We and he represented the best of human- The legend was the orator at this po- will pass that Voting Rights Act. And ity and all the positive attributes that dium, or that one, or the one down we will remain dedicated to your pur- humanity can summon. That is why there. And the man was the guy who suits. you hear from both sides of the aisle, would sit there and pull me aside and Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, I yield to from all ideologies, from people of dif- say, ‘‘How are you doing?’’ the gentlewoman from Minnesota (Ms. ferent colors, different races, different But somehow, the legend and the Craig). genders, different nationalities, and man are one in the same, because it Ms. CRAIG. Mr. Speaker, last week, perhaps even different languages—cer- was a man who stood on that bridge, our country lost a fearless fighter and tainly, different languages—for he was and it was a man who made all that hero for civil rights, and we in this not just an American—though proud he ‘‘good trouble,’’ and it was a man who Chamber lost a colleague and a friend. was of that appellation—he was a cit- showed us that the amount of love we Representative John R. Lewis’ sense izen of humanity. can spread into this world isn’t con- of fairness and of right and wrong was JIM CLYBURN said a little earlier strained by our mortality, but by our always ahead of his time. That sense of today that we hear about Gandhi, and ambition. fairness extended to all civil rights we talk about Christian values, but no Thank you, Mr. Lewis. And while I issues. one we know has lived and breathed never quite mustered up the courage to His willingness to support opening up who was those attributes, not that he say this while you were alive, thank the 1964 Civil Rights Act to add protec- believed in them or talked about them, you, John. tions for the LGBTQ community was but he embodied the best attributes Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, I yield to critical and personally incredibly that are in us all. the gentlewoman from Texas (Mrs. meaningful to me. My colleague and I, We have a short time because time is FLETCHER). over my term in Congress, found that limited, and so many want to speak be- Mrs. FLETCHER. Mr. Speaker, John we had something very important in cause they were touched by John Robert Lewis was one of the most cou- common. We both were adoptive par- Lewis, because they were inspired by rageous and committed citizens that ents. John Lewis, and because they were mo- our country has ever known. With un- His bill, the Every Child Deserves a tivated and uplifted by John Lewis. paralleled courage, with deep faith, and Family Act, is another example of his Mr. Speaker, how lucky we are to be with profound hope, he personified a commitment to fairness, eliminating able to say that John Lewis was our belief in this country and a belief in his discrimination against the LGBT com- friend. I knew John Lewis. John Lewis fellow citizens all the days of his life. munity in foster care and adoption. made a personal difference in my life Through his life, he gave all of us a He took time to listen to my story of and the lives of millions of other peo- gift: a chance to see the world as it my fight to keep my son, Josh, in a ple who may not even know the name should be and a way to make it so. years-long court battle. He understood of John Lewis. At this pivotal time in our country’s that all that should matter is that history, his faith in America and in children have safe, loving homes. He b 2015 Americans must guide us now. We have understood that right is always right. Mr. Speaker, if I had another hour or the opportunity and the responsibility My heart tonight is with his family, another day or another week, I would as Members of Congress and as citizens and my commitment is to continue his not run out of good things to say about to honor him by believing, as he did, in work to restore and protect the Voting John Lewis. But his life and his con- an America as good as its promise and Rights Act, to address systemic rac- tributions need no elevation from me by working to make it so. ism, and to do what is kind, good, and or any others, for his life is a book of We have many miles to go to build just. goodness, of courage, of commitment, the beloved community, but he showed Rest in power, Mr. Lewis. We promise of vision, and of great accomplishment. us the way. How lucky we are, and how to work today, next week, next month, We sing the song ‘‘God Bless Amer- we miss him so. and next year, just as you did for our ica,’’ and God blessed America and the Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, as we lifetimes. world with John Robert Lewis. conclude this Special Order, I am most Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, it is my Thank you, Lord. reminded by my colleagues this privilege to introduce the majority Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, may we evening of the immense impact of a life leader. As he is coming, I want to ex- make a commitment to make sure this that was John Lewis. press to him my thanks for allowing next generation does know the name In our current House, who can we me to have the honor to pray for Rep- ‘‘John Lewis.’’ think of that has more of an impact in resentative John Lewis at his birthday Mr. Speaker, may I inquire how the civil rights movement than John party this past March. It is a privilege much time is remaining. Lewis? and a memory that I will cherish. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- His legacy is not simply of humility Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman tleman from North Carolina has 7 min- and kindness in the pursuit of equality, from Maryland (Mr. HOYER). utes remaining. but one in which we should all aspire

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It hero; but above all else, John Robert 5 seconds of his time, in that room off took us a few years to really act out Lewis was an American hero. the House floor, when he recorded a that all men were created equal. John So we are here today on the House campaign video to help my then high Lewis dedicated his life to making sure floor, not as Democrats or Republicans, school-age daughter win her student this country lived up to the ideals of not as progressives or conservatives, government campaign, which she did. our Founding Fathers in making this not as the left or the right, but as That is a memory that she will treas- Nation a better place for everyone. Americans because of what John Lewis ure—and does treasure—throughout John was a man of faith. He grew up meant to all of us: to our communities, her life. as a young preacher and later became to the country, to the Constitution, to His lifetime of ‘‘good trouble’’ is a an ordained Baptist minister, and I can the principle of liberty and justice for model for us all, especially now as we relate to that. It was under this back- all, equal protection under the law, to must carry on his work of racial jus- ground that he began this fight for the principle of the righteous cause of tice. The more perfect Union John equality. Had the church joined him, I nonviolence as a pathway to the be- Lewis lived in and risked his life for is am convinced there would be less divi- loved community, as he would share what our Founders expressed but did sion today. with all of us. not necessarily exemplify and one that As a member of the Freedom Riders, John Robert Lewis was the connec- future leaders must aspire to. His cour- John and his fellow Riders were sub- tive tissue between the civil rights age and generosity are strengths we jected to mob beatings and arrested for movement and the Black Lives Matter must all draw upon now. his efforts. Despite this opposition, he movement. Rest in power, my friend. remained steadfast in his conviction John Robert Lewis was the connec- Mr. JEFFRIES. Madam Speaker, I and continued onward with his coura- tive tissue between the dream of Dr. yield to the gentleman from California geous message as he pressured our Fed- Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Presi- (Mr. TAKANO), the distinguished chair eral Government to do the right thing. dency of Barack Obama. of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Mr. Speaker, 25 years ago, John And John Robert Lewis was the con- Mr. TAKANO. Madam Speaker, I Lewis ascended to a seat in the U.S. nective tissue between the tragedy on thank the gentleman for yielding. Congress and continued to make ‘‘good the Edmund Pettus Bridge and the Madam Speaker, I rise today with a trouble,’’ as he would deem it. During tragedy that occurred in Minneapolis, heavy heart to honor the passion of a this distinguished time as a Member of Minnesota. dear friend, a colleague, a personal the United States House of Representa- John Robert Lewis’ life journey is hero of mine, Congressman John Lewis. tives, John left no stone unturned in the American journey, and he has guid- Mr. Lewis often spoke of building a his fight for the American people. ed the way as we have traveled and beloved community, one that required As you can see this evening, Congress marched toward a more perfect Union; us to get into ‘‘good trouble’’ to has felt this impact resoundingly. It and through the sheer will of his mo- achieve. His vision for America and her has been made clear: John Lewis’ kind- rality, he has helped to bend the arc to- world was one of justice, equality, and ness and humility in the many faces of ward justice. compassion for one another. oppression and adversity have lifted up And so we are all thankful for his life During dark times, his strength and Congress and America for decades. To and his legacy, honored by the privi- his optimism lit the way to a path for- say he will be sorely missed is a vast lege to have been able to call him ‘‘col- ward that brought us closer to justice. understatement. league.’’ During doubtful times, his words and Let us continue to tell the story of We learned from John Lewis how to his wisdom inspired confidence that John Lewis for generations to come. be a good American, a good patriot, a progress was still in reach. Remember his guidance, and let his good neighbor, a good leader, a good And during this difficult time for our presence live on in our hearts. In other human, a good activist, and how to get country, as we mourn his death, may words, let’s keep on a walkin’ and keep into ‘‘good trouble.’’ And so we are the life and the legacy he left behind on a talkin’. thankful for this opportunity just to inspire us to keep building that beloved Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance humbly communicate what John Lewis community. of my time. meant to all of us. John Lewis, you taught me that opti- f Mr. Speaker, I yield to the distin- mism is a moral duty, and now that guished gentlewoman from the great HONORING CONGRESSMAN JOHN you are gone, sir, I will no longer have State of Florida (Ms. WASSERMAN LEWIS you around to remind me to keep the SCHULTZ). faith. I will have to do that all by my- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. self. the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- Speaker, I thank the gentleman for 2030 uary 3, 2019, the Chair recognizes the yielding. b gentleman from New York (Mr. Mr. Speaker, few of us will ever leave Mr. JEFFRIES. Madam Speaker, I JEFFRIES) for 30 minutes. the mark on history and every human yield to the gentlewoman from Illinois GENERAL LEAVE we encounter the way our dear friend (Mrs. BUSTOS). Mr. JEFFRIES. Mr. Speaker, I ask Congressman John Lewis did. His pro- Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise unanimous consent that all Members found generosity and goodness was so today to mourn and also to celebrate a may have 5 legislative days in which to beautifully balanced by his courageous, historic life, a man I was honored to revise and extend their remarks on the unyielding demands for justice. know, privileged to serve with, and to topic of tonight’s Special Order hour. I saw it as we sat-in on this House call my friend. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there floor demanding gun safety reforms Congressman John Lewis has been objection to the request of the gen- after the Pulse nightclub shooting. called home to God. I met Mr. Lewis tleman from New York? I saw it as young and old met him, right after I was elected to Congress, There was no objection. sensed his moral bearing, and he pa- but over the years, I had the pleasure Mr. JEFFRIES. Mr. Speaker, I rise tiently made each one the world’s most of getting to know him, a civil rights today as we honor the life and legacy important person in that moment. icon, a true American hero. of the Honorable John Robert Lewis. I We saw it plain as day as he bravely Too rarely are the most powerful also am thankful for my colleagues on the crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge to the most humble, the most caring, and other side of the aisle, Republican Con- confront America’s racist sins, know- the most kind. But Mr. Lewis had that

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Madam our meeting with him ended only be- to cross his path or to walk into his of- Speaker, I rise to recognize the life and cause my team needed to get back to fice. legacy of Congressman John Lewis. work, so we had to break away. I am In 2015, so many of our colleagues I first met John at a church event in convinced he would have gladly spent and I joined him for the 50th anniver- Maryland 20 years ago in Anne Arundel the rest of the afternoon speaking with sary walk across the Edmond Pettus County when I was a candidate running them. That is just one example of the Bridge in Selma, Alabama, to honor for Congress. And John was there to generosity of spirit of the great John the moment that young John Lewis support me but also there to speak to a Lewis. forever changed our Nation. junior day event. Rest in peace, Mr. Lewis. I hope you As we all gathered to follow in his At that time, I first saw John speak are starting a whole lot of good trouble historic footsteps, the magic and the and talk about his relationship with wherever you are. It is the greatest power of John Lewis’ action on that Dr. Martin Luther King. He recounted honor of my life to have served with fateful day in 1965 could be felt by all many brutal beatings and arrests that you. of us. Our country is better, our Con- he endured during the height of the Mr. JEFFRIES. Madam Speaker, gress is better, and I am better for hav- civil rights movement. From that may I inquire as to how much time is ing known him. point on, I considered John a mentor. remaining? I will miss you, Mr. Lewis, but I will I am fortunate to have served with The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. forever celebrate and honor the impact many inspiring people, but John stands AXNE). The gentleman from New York you made on our Nation and on me. out as one of the finest leaders I have has 14 minutes remaining. Mr. JEFFRIES. Madam Speaker, I ever known. Mr. JEFFRIES. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from New York John encouraged us to get into good yield to the gentleman from Rhode Is- (Mr. REED). Mr. REED. Madam Speaker, I rise trouble, to make a difference. Though land (Mr. CICILLINE). today to join with my colleagues on not typically my style, I was proud to Mr. CICILLINE. Madam Speaker, the other side of the aisle to express participate in a sit-in on the House John Robert Lewis, an American hero, my condolences and express the spirit floor, led by John, to protest gun vio- a civil rights icon, a movement leader, that John Lewis represented to all of lence in 2016. He told me that by sit- a peacemaker, a teacher, a drum major us. ting down, we were standing up for for justice, a mentor, a colleague, and John Lewis was a humble man. I thousands of Americans who have lost a friend. knew John serving on the Ways and their lives in mass shootings after I want to begin by thanking John’s Means Committee with him. mass shootings. And so I sat. family for sharing him with us and I traveled with my colleague, Mrs. The best way to honor John’s life and with our country. BUSTOS, from Illinois down to Selma, legacy is by continuing the fight As I listened to my colleagues to- Alabama, on that 50th anniversary day. against gun violence, against police night speak about John, I realize that And I will tell you, one of the moments brutality, against veteran disenfran- he made each one of us feel like a very that inspired me the most in my tenure chisement, against systemic racism. special person to him. I also realize here in Congress was not just that day, We will carry the torch for you, that words can’t really capture John when we walked across the Edmund John. Lewis and what he meant to us, to our Pettus Bridge arm in arm in celebra- Mr. JEFFRIES. Madam Speaker, I country, and to the world. tion of his victory over hatred, but it yield to the gentlewoman from Penn- I had the privilege, like so many of was the following day, when we sat at sylvania (Ms. WILD). my colleagues, of walking across the the doors of the Montgomery, Ala- Ms. WILD. Madam Speaker, shortly Edmund Pettus Bridge with John and bama, State Capitol, and I saw the after I came to Congress, I learned listening to him speak about his work daughter of Governor Wallace express through the grapevine that a couple of in the civil rights movement; to be to John an apology for the sins of yes- my staff members wanted nothing part of an effort to organize a sit-in terday. And John, in typical John more than to meet the great John here on the House floor to demand ac- Lewis fashion, stood up and embraced Lewis in person. tion on gun violence; to work with her when she said: ‘‘I’m sorry.’’ So with some trepidation, and very John when we played a really critical John Lewis epitomizes the best of the cognizant of the demands on his time, role in our right for passage of the human race. John Lewis was an inspi- I approached him as a freshman Mem- Equality Act and made the case that ration to all of us. ber on the House floor to inquire LGBTQ Americans were entitled to full My predecessor, my mentor, Amo whether I could make an appointment equality in this country; on his visit to Houghton, who served in my seat for 18 with his staff. And in his usual warm Newport News, Rhode Island; or trav- years, expressed to me early on in my and gregarious manner, Mr. Lewis said: eling to South Africa to celebrate Rob- tenure: ‘‘Get to know John Lewis. Get ‘‘Of course. Of course.’’ ert Kennedy’s ‘‘Ripple of Hope’’ speech. to know and listen to his story.’’ And I A few weeks later, I took these staff- John Lewis made America more just, will tell you, that is some of the best ers on a mystery field trip to the Can- he made us all more human, because he advice I received from his friend, Amo non House Office Building. And the deeply believed in justice and equality. Houghton. look on their faces when they realized They weren’t just things that he be- And so I come here tonight to express we were about to enter John Lewis’ of- lieved in; it is who he was. my grief, but most importantly, my fice was priceless. And most importantly, he reminded hope that the spirit of John Lewis does I figured it would be a quick hand- us always to be optimistic, because he not die with us tonight. The spirit of shake and a photo op, and then we believed in the fundamental decency of John Lewis, who is now resting with would be on our way back to our office. every human being. And even in the the glory of God, will shine down upon But no. Mr. Lewis greeted my 6-foot-4- darkest moments, he would encourage us and improve this institution, im- inch legislative counsel Zach and my us: ‘‘Keep the faith, brother. Keep prove each of our souls, and inspire us, speechwriter Yann with: ‘‘Hello, young fighting.’’ the way that he did, as that proud, brothers’’ and took them into his office And it is that belief in the funda- quiet, humble giant of a human being where he proceeded to give them a nar- mental goodness of everyone, that opti- that inspired me and will continue to rated history of the civil rights move- mism, that John left with us. inspire me to search for our better an- ment with the aid of large photographs And so, John, knowing you, serving gels each and every day. that were stacked all over his office. with you, has been the greatest honor

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He was so kind to her and so Mr. CHABOT. Madam Speaker, the to work.’’ patient with her questions. At the end word ‘‘hero’’ is used a little too often And I wrote those words down, be- of the trip, Sophie approached him at these days. But make no mistake, John cause like everything John Lewis said, the airport, and she thanked him. Lewis personified the word. He was, they struck me as powerful and impor- She said: I have one more question. without question, a true American tant and worth remembering. And in He said: Go ahead. hero. his memory and in his honor, we And she said: Were you ever scared? The fearlessness he demonstrated should all do just that, continue to And he said to her: You know, I was throughout the civil rights movement, work. scared. But I knew I was doing the but especially on the Edmund Pettus right thing, and I knew there were oth- b 2045 Bridge in Selma on March 7, 1965, dem- ers who were depending on me standing onstrated to people across the globe Mr. JEFFRIES. Madam Speaker, I up for them, too. how to stand up for equality, justice, yield to the distinguished gentlewoman He stood up for so many for so long. and basic civil and human rights in the from Florida (Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL). One of the honors of my life was to get face of overwhelming odds. Quite sim- Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL. Madam to serve with this extraordinary man, ply, his heroic actions transformed our Speaker, it is difficult to express the even watching him preside over the Nation and our world. immense loss and pain that not just House as we passed a new Voting Early on in my time in Congress, I myself but that this body feels at the Rights Act. His legacy of peace and love, of fight- had the pleasure of meeting Congress- passing of our good friend, John Lewis. ing for justice, fighting for voting man Lewis for the first time. When he It has been one of my greatest honors rights, and of causing good trouble will found out I was from Cincinnati, he im- and privileges to be able to serve along- live on. mediately asked me a question that I side him in my short time here in this Rest in peace and rest in power, Mr. would hear from him many times in body and to get to know him. He Lewis. the coming years, how was his friend brought to us courage. He inspired love and gave us optimism in some of the Mr. JEFFRIES. Madam Speaker, I and fellow civil rights leader, Reverend yield to the gentleman from Rhode Is- Fred Shuttlesworth, doing. most difficult times. He worked with joy in his heart, with land (Mr. LANGEVIN). The two men had worked together Mr. LANGEVIN. Madam Speaker, courage and faith, and without fear. He throughout the 1960s, along with Dr. from the moment I arrived in Congress, was a fighter against injustice to any- Martin Luther King, organizing the aura of John Lewis loomed large. one. I remember him saying that he marches, sit-ins, and freedom rides. He will rightfully be remembered as a was inspired to see the young men and Like John Lewis, Reverend giant of the civil rights movement and women of all backgrounds, creeds, and Shuttlesworth remained committed to the conscience of the Congress. civil rights throughout his life and religious backgrounds rise up in non- To me, though, he will always be re- worked diligently to improve condi- violent protest, demanding justice. I membered as a man who I felt privi- tions in Cincinnati. wonder if he knows that he started leged and honored and humbled to call Not surprisingly, when I would see that back in 1965 in Selma, Alabama. colleague and friend. He will always be Reverend Shuttlesworth back home, he My kids, Jude and Siena, every time remembered as the kind, humble, ap- would ask how John Lewis was doing they came to Washington, they always proachable gentleman from Georgia, a up here. As a result, I was kind of a sought out John Lewis because they tireless fighter who rallied our Caucus messenger between these two-larger- looked up to him, just like all of us did. at pivotal moments to make positive than-life civil rights icons, and they It is silly that I am crying, Madam change, to stand for what is right, to will always be inextricably linked in Speaker. I just met him a year ago. I give a voice to the powerless, to pro- my memory. think it is because, during some of the tect the rights of the disenfranchised. Madam Speaker, the world needs most difficult moments in our country, Of course, he was well-known for mak- more heroes like John Lewis and the we can’t afford to lose someone like ing noise and getting into good trouble, Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth. Now, him. necessary trouble. more than ever, their dedication to But I am so inspired today to hear It was one of the great privileges of overcoming inequality and changing my colleagues stand together in unity, my life to join John Lewis in making hearts and minds through nonviolent and I know, and I am filled with opti- some good and necessary trouble when protests points the way forward as we mism, that we will be able to exemplify he organized a peaceful sit-in on the continue to strive to come together his work, continue his work, and carry House floor to demand action on gun and achieve a more perfect Union. his dream of a better America forward. violence. Mr. JEFFRIES. Madam Speaker, I Mr. JEFFRIES. Madam Speaker, I John Lewis made a difference in the yield to the gentlewoman from Vir- yield to the gentleman from Wash- lives of millions, and his presence was ginia (Ms. SPANBERGER). ington (Mr. KILMER). always felt in Congress, but his absence Ms. SPANBERGER. Madam Speaker, Mr. KILMER. Madam Speaker, when will be felt even more. I rise tonight to remember Congress- you meet your hero and they turn out Rest in peace, my friend. man John Lewis. even more amazing than you expected, Mr. JEFFRIES. Madam Speaker, how And for me, the best way to honor it is really cool. That was my experi- much time do we have remaining? the memory of this beautiful man, this ence getting to work with John Lewis. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- kind soul, our colleague, our friend, In fact, sometimes when he spoke in tleman from New York has 1 minute and for so many of us, our teacher, is Caucus, I would find myself texting a remaining. to share his best lessons. colleague, saying: You work with John Mr. JEFFRIES. Madam Speaker, let And in his 2017 book, Congressman Lewis. me simply close this portion of our spe- John Robert Lewis said the following: The last time many of us heard his cial hour in honor of our friend, our ‘‘Freedom is not a state; it is an act. voice was early this summer on a Cau- colleague, our mentor, our hero, the ‘‘It is not some enchanted garden cus conference call. He spoke up and legendary John Lewis, by simply re- perched high on a distant plateau said that he was sad because he was re- counting his words: Never give up. where we can finally sit down and rest. minded that we weren’t as far on the Never give in. Keep the faith. Keep ‘‘Freedom is a continuous action we path to justice as any of us want our your eyes on the prize. And make some must all take, and each generation country to be. But then he said he was good trouble.

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Under continue his work bending that arc to- rightly called good trouble. the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- ward justice. uary 3, 2019, the Chair recognizes the Rest in peace, John, knowing your b 2100 gentleman from Georgia (Mr. memory will be a blessing to your Na- May we all model his grace, courage, WOODALL) for 30 minutes. tion and to all whose lives you kindness, and commitment to non- Mr. WOODALL. Madam Speaker, I touched. violence as a way of life and continue very much appreciate the time tonight Mr. WOODALL. Madam Speaker, I the good trouble he started even to honor one of Georgia’s favorite sons. yield to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. when—especially when—it is unpopu- Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- BRADY), the former chairman of the lar. tlewoman from Illinois (Ms. SCHA- Ways and Means Committee, the com- I feel so much gratitude to have KOWSKY). mittee on which John Lewis did so learned from this giant of history, this Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, much of his important work for the singular American genius, and to have one of the greatest honors of my life great State of Georgia. served, however briefly, alongside him. has been to serve alongside John Lewis Mr. BRADY. Madam Speaker, John His loss is devastating. His memory ev- in this House of Representatives. John Lewis was many things. He was a fa- erlasting. was my friend, and I know that thou- ther. He was a Congressman. As you Rest in power, my beloved brother. sands of people say the same thing, and know, he was a civil rights pioneer who Mr. WOODALL. Madam Speaker, at guess what? They are all right. marched with Martin Luther King, Jr. this time, I yield to the gentleman John was my leader. I sat down in He was a husband. He was a son of the from Tennessee (Mr. COOPER). the well of this House with him in the South, one who walked in the wind to Mr. COOPER. Madam Speaker, I morning, and we didn’t get up again bring equality to America and is now thank the gentleman for yielding. until the next morning because we walking in the heavens with his Cre- No one loved Nashville, Tennessee, were fighting, with him in the lead, to ator. He was a colleague. more than our friend and colleague end gun violence. I got arrested with John was all these extraordinary John Robert Lewis. John Lewis, he probably for the 60- things, and he was also my friend. We As a young man, he arrived in Nash- something time and me for the first, are a better Nation and a better people ville on a bus with a ticket purchased because we were fighting for immigra- because of him. This institution, of all by the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther tion reform. of our country, will miss him dearly. King, Jr. Dr. King wanted young John My husband and I had the honor of I always struggle to explain back to attend American Baptist College. walking behind John to cross the Ed- home just what an extraordinary per- For anyone wondering how to honor mund Pettus Bridge three different son he was. To know John was a bless- John Lewis and his legacy, think of his times at a place where the State troop- ing. To get to work with him on so alma mater, American Baptist, and re- ers in Alabama nearly took his life. many important issues on the Ways member also the historically Black Over the years in our Democratic and Means Committee, including the college and university that he later at- Caucus meetings, there was a tone that first reform to the IRS in over two dec- tended, Fisk University. If you want would get gloomy sometimes, and ades, making important improvements more John Lewises in the world, think those were John Lewis moments. John to Medicare for our seniors and those of his beloved training grounds, Amer- would stand up and, in no uncertain who need our help the most, that was ican Baptist and Fisk. terms, he would remind us of our mis- an honor of a lifetime. Mr. WOODALL. Madam Speaker, I sion. What people really wanted to I served with him on the Ways and yield to the gentlewoman from Oregon hear from us, he told us, was hope, and Means Committee for many years. He (Ms. BONAMICI). no one could deliver hope like John was a warm, needed, inspirational pres- Ms. BONAMICI. Madam Speaker, I Lewis. ence in that storied committee room. thank the gentleman for yielding. I give you his words, words we needed When I look down the dais, I will be sad I rise today with a heavy heart to to hear: Do not get lost in despair. Be to miss my friend. But I will always be honor the life of Representative John hopeful. Be optimistic. Our struggle is proud to have had the privilege of Lewis, whose passing is a tremendous not a struggle of a day, of a week, of a working with such a remarkable spirit. month, or of a year. It is the struggle Each day he walked in these halls, we loss for Congress and for the entire of a lifetime. all witnessed firsthand his remarkable country. Mr. WOODALL. Madam Speaker, I integrity, his intelligence toward the I will always remember walking yield to the gentleman from Illinois complex policy issues we debate, and across the Edmund Pettus Bridge with him on the 50th anniversary of Bloody (Mr. SCHNEIDER). his willingness to work across the aisle Mr. SCHNEIDER. Madam Speaker, I if it means Americans will have greater Sunday. I took my son with me on that count among my life’s greatest bless- dignity, opportunity, and equal rights. trip, and when John passed last week- ings the distinction of being able to God loved this remarkable servant, end, my son said this: ‘‘He is the most call John Lewis my colleague and my and I know John is walking hand-in- memorable person I have ever met. I friend. hand with God and his beloved Lillian will never forget what it feels like to Martin Luther King said the moral today. be in the same room as him.’’ arc of the universe bends toward jus- I miss you, John. Cathy and I will We will never forget what it felt like tice. John Robert Lewis spent his en- continue to pray for you and all those to serve in the same Chamber as him. tire life working to accelerate and who call you family. May you rest in And as the Nation reckons with cen- complete that bend fully committed to peace and rise in glory. God bless you. turies of systemic racism, we owe a justice, to nonviolence and, in his own Mr. WOODALL. Madam Speaker, I great debt to John Lewis and the ‘‘good words, to good trouble. yield to the gentleman from Michigan trouble’’ he made in the civil rights John Lewis’ incredible capacity for (Mr. LEVIN). movement, past and present. If we only love, his steadfast belief in non- Mr. LEVIN of Michigan. Madam had half his courage. violence, and his limitless humility in- Speaker, I rise today in honor of our We as a Congress and we as a country spired all of us, Democrat and Repub- friend and colleague, Congressman would be better if we all exemplify his lican, to be better. His singular char- John Lewis. kindness, his passion, and his stoic acter established him as the conscience With every march, every sit-in, every ability to remain calm in any kind of of the Congress. time we reject unjust rules and institu- storm. I can hear his voice urging us: I have too many personal stories to tions designed to oppress any group, we Never give up, never give in, and al- share in a short 1-minute speech, honor the legacy of John Robert Lewis. ways keep the faith.

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Madam Speaker, John showed us that being bold and And I loved that our offices, when I like so many here tonight, I was in- standing up for those whose voices first came to the Congress, were next spired by John Lewis and his lifelong aren’t heard are inextricably linked to each other. fight for our country to live up to its with the need for compassion and hope. I served with Congressman John ideals to be more tolerant, more just, Though I don’t think any of us were Lewis for 30 years, and I consider my- and more equal. ready to let him go—I know I certainly self blessed. My grandchildren, Teo, He was fearless. He sacrificed his wasn’t—I simply cannot imagine the Rigby, Sadi, and Jasper, met John body, bloodied by billy clubs and beat- world had he not been in it. And it is Lewis. He signed for them his book, ings from police, in hopes that future one of the greatest honors of my life to ‘‘March.’’ generations of people of color would be able to have served with him and to John Lewis’ ‘‘March’’ tells the story not have to. call him a colleague and to join him on of a poor sharecropper’s son who trans- He was my hero. I called him ‘‘Mr. the civil rights pilgrimage last year, as formed America and so much more. Lewis’’ when I first arrived to Con- I know many voices have said before. There are few in the world who change gress, and I will never forget, he would And it was on this journey that I had it. John Lewis changed it. The Black clergy in my community, say, ‘‘Call me John.’’ He was so humble the opportunity to share with him a my grandchildren, my family, you can and supportive. blessing that had been bestowed upon Hearing John Lewis tell firsthand me that I believe embodies the life and be sure we will carry on your work, stories of the fight for civil rights was the lessons and the legacy of John John Lewis. Count on it. Mr. WOODALL. Madam Speaker, I a privilege. Walking the Edmund Lewis that I will share today in his yield to the gentleman from Massachu- Pettus Bridge with him was something Honor. setts (Mr. MOULTON). I will never forget. ‘‘May God bless you with a restless Mr. MOULTON. Madam Speaker, I We will honor his life by continuing discomfort about easy answers, half- thank the gentleman for yielding. to, and as he said, cause ‘‘good trouble, truths, and superficial relationships, so When I was younger, we seemed to necessary trouble, and help redeem the that you may seek truth boldly and have a lot of American heroes around, soul of America.’’ love deep within your heart. from the Greatest Generation that won As he wrote: ‘‘Freedom is the contin- ‘‘May God bless you with holy anger World War II to the civil rights leaders uous action we all must take, and each at injustice, oppression, and exploi- of the 1950s, to the men who walked on generation must do its part to create tation of people so that you may tire- the Moon. To call one of them a col- an even more fair, more just society.’’ lessly work for justice, freedom, and league was one of the greatest honors We will try. peace among all people. of my life, and it hit me every day I Thank you, John. ‘‘May God bless you with a gift of saw John Lewis on the House floor. Mr. WOODALL. Madam Speaker, I tears to shed with those who suffer ‘‘Good morning, sir,’’ was may usual yield to the gentleman from Wash- from pain, rejection, starvation, or the greeting. Not because of my Marine ington State (Mr. HECK). loss of all that they cherish so that you background or his age—most people in Mr. HECK. Madam Speaker, I thank may reach out your hand to comfort Congress are older than me—but sim- the gentleman for yielding. them and transform their pain into ply because there is nobody in Congress Early in my service, I got out of the joy. who had more respect. Nobody. car in the parking garage to walk into ‘‘May God bless you with enough But he was much more than just a Cannon, and Mr. Lewis walked up be- foolishness to believe that you really towering figure. He was a loving, car- hind me. I turned and he said: ‘‘Good can make a difference in this world so ing, indefatigably optimistic friend and morning, my brother.’’ I opened the that you are able, with God’s grace, to mentor, especially to young people like door to try to point for him to enter do what others claim cannot be done.’’ me. first, and he said: ‘‘You first, my broth- Thank you, Mr. Lewis, for living John and I took bets on the 2017 er.’’ those lessons and those words. God- Super Bowl, with the winner commit- I often heard him refer to my col- speed. ting to visiting the loser’s district. leagues as ‘‘my brother’’ or ‘‘my sis- Mr. WOODALL. Madam Speaker, I After the Patriots had the greatest ter,’’ and for a while I actually was yield to the gentlewoman from Con- comeback in Super Bowl history, we fooled into thinking that was because necticut (Ms. DELAURO), a cardinal on started talking dates for his trip to he hadn’t yet learned our named. But the Appropriations Committee. Massachusetts. But with a few con- that wasn’t it. He knew. It was more a Ms. DELAURO. Madam Speaker, I flicts and his getting older, I proposed sign of respect and affection and mutu- thank the gentleman for yielding. an alternative: a visit to some of the ality. In October 1995, the Black clergy in civil rights sites in his hometown. No one has ever walked in this Cham- my community asked if I could get Through all the turmoil of the last ber on this floor, before, now, or in the Congressman John Lewis of Georgia to few years, there are only two times I future, who will ever command the love come to New Haven for our local elec- have cried in Congress: visiting the and reverence of him, because he was a tions. I was honored to welcome John prison in Hanoi with John McCain and great man. to my hometown. Here is what I said visiting Atlanta with John Lewis. Godspeed to you in your journey, about him that evening. If you ever doubt what a hero John John Robert Lewis, my brother. ‘‘John Lewis is a true hero of the and his fellow American patriots were, Mr. WOODALL. Madam Speaker, I cause of progress. It is often said that spend some time in Atlanta or Bir- yield to the gentlewoman from Okla- John Lewis is ‘one of the most coura- mingham or Selma, where he came homa (Ms. KENDRA S. HORN). geous persons the civil rights move- within an inch of his life fighting to Ms. KENDRA S. HORN of Oklahoma. ment ever produced.’ The most aston- uphold a nation’s ideals even when the Madam Speaker, I thank the gen- ishing thing about that sweeping state- nation said they don’t apply to you or tleman for yielding. ment is that it probably doesn’t go far your family. It is my honor to rise today to recog- enough to describe the heroics of the I found myself wondering if I would nize, honor, and celebrate the life, leg- man you see before you. John Lewis have had the courage to join in those acy, and impact of Congressman John has dedicated his life to protecting protests to be a freedom fighter, to Lewis. human rights, securing personal dig- change a nation. That is what John Of those who have left their mark on nity, and building what he likes to call Lewis did. He changed America, and in history, the unique and indelible im- ‘The Beloved Community.’ His display so doing, he changed the world. print of John Lewis stands in a cat- of ethics and morality has won him And he never lost faith in either as egory all its own. His strength, cour- rare admiration from both his House he did it.

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Madam Speaker, what a privilege it er to his Sunday school student and But my experience with him has been has been not only to serve with John said: But, don’t worry. We will get Biblically based, as so many have. But Lewis, but to be witness tonight to the through it. Keep the faith, brother. mine has been: Let the children come remembrances of our icon, the peace- Keep the faith. to me. Do not hinder them, for to such maker, the justice seeker, Congress- We miss you, John. belongs the kingdom of God. man John Robert Lewis. Personally, I never got used to work- b 2115 If I could arrange it, I would walk down the steps behind John as he was ing with John Lewis, and I struggled to Mr. WOODALL. Madam Speaker, I going down the Capitol steps after a call him ‘‘John.’’ would inquire how much time remains. vote, because children from all over I met him right after I got sworn in, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- the country would come running up, in a special election, near the chair in tleman from Georgia has 8 minutes re- ‘‘Mr. Lewis, Mr. Lewis,’’ just wanting which he often sat. I was completely maining. to say hello. tongue-tied. Mr. WOODALL. Madam Speaker, I Whether it was the steps of the Cap- Whether it was a casual hello, a walk yield to the gentlewoman from Penn- itol, the busiest airport in the world at back and forth from the Capitol for sylvania (Ms. DEAN). Hartsfield International, or anywhere votes, or planning a sit-in, every single Ms. DEAN. Madam Speaker, I thank in between, I never once saw John in interaction with John was profound. the gentleman for yielding. John knew oppression and he knew Madam Speaker, like many others in too much of a hurry with too much on racial violence. He had been beaten, this Chamber, the last time I heard Mr. his mind to take the time to make sure clubbed, spat on, and denigrated. John Lewis’ voice was on a Caucus call re- the next generation understood what had experienced the worst forms of big- cently. Congressman Lewis implored happened in the last generation and otry. He had seen the worst in people, us: Be bold. Be brave. Keep the faith. the difference they could make for yet and yet it steeled his determination Keep your eyes on the prize. Keep another generation. and it deepened his faith. working. There is much work to be The story has already been told that John Lewis is the kindest man I have done. Don’t get weary. Continue the staff members would say the only thing ever known. Love, compassion, integ- work. they want to do on Capitol Hill is meet John Lewis was a hero to all of us for Mr. Lewis before they leave. rity were the hallmarks of everything causing ‘‘good trouble’’ and for stand- Time and time again, that is the he did, big or small. Like so many of you, I was fortunate ing on the right side of history, for story of any Georgia Member because, enough to be able to go to Selma on standing for our common humanity. growing up, Mr. Lewis was Mr. Lewis. His humility, strength, and belief in He always says, ‘‘Call me John,’’ but he several occasions with John and walk the greatness of this country never fal- is always Mr. Lewis and always will be. the Civil Rights Trail. tered. What a blessing it has been to So much of the story that we have To hear John Lewis speak on the Ed- me to serve with him. heard told about John tonight, Madam mund Pettus Bridge is transformative. I had the privilege of being with him Speaker, has been about John the That bridge is an unusual structure. It on a visit in Florida to the detention fighter. It is so meaningful to me that has a steep rise as it comes up, it flat- camp where immigrant children were the other half of the stories we have tens in the middle, and then there is a kept separated from their parents, and heard tonight are about John the em- steep descent. through an interpreter, he spoke to the bracer. I could imagine John Lewis, as I saw children. We have plenty of fighters in this in- him speak from that bridge, being a He had two messages. So whether he stitution, and we have our fair share of young man leading, with Hosea Wil- was speaking to us in Congress or to a embracers in this institution. We don’t liams, a column of 600 marchers and President or to children, his message have as many folks who are every bit getting to the middle of that bridge was the same, and the same was: Be- as good at embracing as they are at and for the first time being able to see lieve in the promise of America. Keep fighting. what awaited them, the sea of State the faith. Be bold. Don’t be disturbed. We will miss John’s leadership in troopers, of angry crowds. I am sure he His other message, his second mes- that respect in the great State of Geor- could feel the violence in the air like sage, was one of welcome, and the gia, Madam Speaker, and we will miss electricity. beaming children loved that. He said: him here in this institution. But John did not turn back. He did Welcome to America. We welcome you. Madam Speaker, I thank my col- not falter in the face of hatred and of His was a memory of kindness and leagues for coming out tonight, I know, violence. He was fortified by the moral humility and optimism for a better to honor their friend and their col- clarity of why he was marching: to en- place, an America that was promised in league, but certainly to honor our sure that every American had the right our founding documents. great son from Georgia. to vote. On many occasions, we have fallen Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- And we know what happened. We short, short of the American promise of ance of my time. know they were beaten, trampled, and equality and justice for all. Mr. Lewis’ f gassed. But they reconvened and marched to Montgomery and made the scars revealed that. HONORING CONGRESSMAN JOHN Civil Rights Act the law of the land. His memory will be a beacon for jus- ROBERT LEWIS tice and equality and for the unfinished Today we find ourselves again in this business of the people to be a country The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. country in the middle of the bridge, of mercy, of decency, and of love. JACKSON LEE). Under the Speaker’s an- and we can see the danger ahead. We Thank you, Mr. Lewis. Lucky us to nounced policy of January 3, 2019, the can see those who seek to divide this have passed this way with you. Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from country, suppress the vote, and cut off Mr. WOODALL. Madam Speaker, I Massachusetts (Ms. CLARK) for 30 min- opportunity. While John Lewis cannot didn’t have the 52-year relationship utes. physically lead us across that bridge, with Mr. Lewis that SANFORD BISHOP GENERAL LEAVE he has taught us what to do. talked about earlier. I wasn’t even born Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. Many of us have referenced what when that relationship started. This Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous con- would be the last words for us to hear very powerful and imposing face beside sent that all Members may have 5 leg- from John Lewis, and he spoke, as al- me, I have very little association with. islative days in which to revise and ex- ways, inspirationally about the true

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May his hope guide our stitutions and our Nation. his great words that were conciliatory hands, and his vision for a more perfect But he also said to us that he had and peaceful in scope, the scars and the Union continue to inspire us with time- never been more optimistic, watching wounds of the struggle that he bore in less faith and purpose. the peaceful protesters across this this august Chamber could not be ig- Of late, when I would talk to Brother country assemble. nored. John, he had a concern that those He told us, as he always did, to be b 2130 wheels of progress toward a more per- bold, to not be weary. He told us that fect Union might roll backward. We the winds of change are blowing. So, Madam Speaker, I say to John cannot tolerate that. Brother John So we must honor him by continuing Lewis today, that from Harlem, and taught us that; that we will only go our work, by unfurling those sails to from all the Harlems in all the States forward. catch that wind, and to live for justice; of this great Union, a very important So if we truly loved this man, if we to see, as he saw, the divinity in not message I bring to this floor. truly want to honor his spirit, let us only John Lewis, but in all of us; and Rest in peace, great warrior. make certain that those wheels of Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. to know that, collectively, we can con- progress toward a more perfect Union, Madam Speaker, I yield to the distin- tinue the march that he started for us, in fact, go forward and upward. and we can bring this country to live guished gentleman from the great God bless you, my friend. You walked up to the ideals of justice and equality State of Florida (Mr. SOTO); and I so humbly with your God. Rest in for all. would ask my colleagues to keep their peace. Rest in power, my dear and so Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- comments to 2 minutes. noble of a friend. Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, Mr. John tleman from California (Mr. RUIZ), a Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. Lewis has often been called the con- distinguished Member. Madam Speaker, I yield to the distin- science of the Congress. Mr. RUIZ. Madam Speaker, when I guished gentlewoman from California He also led our Democratic Caucus stood in John Lewis’ presence, I stood (Ms. SPEIER during some of our toughest moments. ). in awe, in reverence, and with great re- Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I rise In 2017, there was a strong effort to re- spect. to celebrate the life of a man I loved, peal the Affordable Care Act. We were John Lewis was an extraordinary our colleague, John Robert Lewis. in the minority. We were demoralized. man of faith, perseverance, virtue, and To John-Miles, his son, to Michael kindness. He endured ridicule and beat- Things seemed hopeless. It was in this darkest hour that the Collins, his remarkable and devoted ings during his nonviolent fight along- chief of staff, to his entire staff, we side Dr. King. legendary John Lewis thundered; chan- neling Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., he grieve with you. He spent a lifetime fighting against When I think about John Lewis, and injustices, poverty, white supremacy, said, We may have all come on dif- ferent ships, but we are all in the same to describe him: and racism, and for equality and A commitment to God? Immovable. boat now. We have to stick together. human dignity. He was a social justice A commitment to believe that we are We have to stand up. We have to do and civil rights warrior who inspired all equal before God? Immutable. what is right. Millions of Americans me, all of us in this Chamber and this Belief that the law must support the are counting on us. Nation. biblical belief in the equality of all He was a man of God on a relentless And as he thundered those words, chills ran down my spine, and a moral mankind? Unyielding. mission of peace to create the kingdom Because his great-grandfather was righteousness took over me as he and bring to Earth life as it is in Heav- the victim of grave injustice, he didn’t brought our entire caucus to our feet. en. have to watch a movie to hear the call As great a man as he was, he was al- And we fought the good fight, though of a slave master’s voice in the wind. ways humble and gentle. He was al- we lost the vote in the House. But we He rebelled against that voice to de- ways faithful in his fight for freedom still inspired the American people. liver justice during his life. from oppression. The effort to repeal ObamaCare ulti- John was also a friend. He always mately failed in the Senate, and Mr. In the 1960s, he was deemed a radical, asked how my daughters, Sky and John Lewis lit the spark with his a radical with a passionate belief in Sage, were doing on the House floor words, his spirit, and his courage. peaceful civil disobedience, so much so and in the hallways, and even visited Rest in power, Mr. Lewis. that he was arrested 40 times and beat- them during their birthday parties in Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. en multiple times. my D.C. office. Madam Speaker, I yield to the distin- John knew that the televised images He will undoubtedly be greeted in guished gentleman from New York (Mr. of police beatings and cracked skulls Heaven by our creator with the words, TONKO), my good friend. animated the just souls of 1965 to build ‘‘Job well done, my humble servant,’’ Mr. TONKO. Madam Speaker, I thank a chariot of liberty in the Civil Rights an honor well-deserved and greater the gentlewoman for yielding. Act of that era. than life itself. It is with the heaviest of hearts that John wept at the sight of George May John Lewis rest in God’s al- I stand in tribute to Congressman John Floyd being murdered, but also saw mighty power. Robert Lewis this evening. that another moment to create a more I love you and I miss you, brother. Brother John, your imprint on my just and perfect Union was upon us. Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. heart and soul is forever. In the coming days, when the streets Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- The loss of John Lewis has left us are filled with those who mourn John, tleman from New York (Mr. with a deep, unanswerable sadness, and we will see people in fine suits and peo- ESPAILLAT). a resolve that will echo in this Cham- ple in rags. We will see laborers and Mr. ESPAILLAT. Madam Speaker, I ber and within all of our hearts forever. professionals. We will see faces pained represent the 13th Congressional Dis- Time and again, John gave us the by disease or poverty. But all of them trict in New York. It has many wonder- gift of his courage and lit our path will rejoice that John Lewis lived. ful neighborhoods in it, the iconic with a humble but fierce moral light. There will never be another John neighborhood of Harlem, which has He risked everything to teach us, to re- Lewis. In fact, I believe no Member of given birth to many luminaries, includ- mind us what it really means to fight Congress is greater than the John ing the great late Adam Powell and, of for liberty and justice for all; and why Lewis that has walked across the course, the Lion of Lenox Avenue, we must fight on, even after our great threshold of this Chamber. Charles B. Rangel. champion has fallen. God rest, good man. You changed our But when I came here, Madam Speak- My thoughts, my prayers, and my country. You were a purveyor of good er, there sat John Lewis in his dig- heart go out to John’s family, to Mi- trouble. You taught us what was non-

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As individuals, we may not It was a remarkable blessing, as we and colleague John Lewis, the gen- live to see the end.’’ heard tonight, from so many, to serve tleman from Georgia, a great man, a Well, my dear friend, you may not with your hero, to have him meet and treasure, and our brother. see the end, but before this year is hug your children, to meet a true Congressman Lewis spent his life over, the John Lewis Voting Rights American hero. There was none like fighting for justice. When Mr. Lewis Act of 2020 will be delivered; and I hope him in this Chamber, and I think there spoke, he did so with a force and moral someday a statue of you will be in never will be. clarity. Statuary Hall so we can all pass by it I will never forget the last hug that I He was an original freedom fighter and touch your shoes and have your got from him when I told him how who embodied what it means to be a much he meant to me; how much I ap- spirit fill our hearts. humble public servant. God rest your soul. Rest in power. preciated his counsel; when he visited, John never let anything stand in the Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. how much I appreciated him coming to way of doing what was right. His leg- my district to speak with my commu- Madam Speaker, I yield to the distin- acy will continue by the generations of nity, and just all he did for all of us. guished gentleman from California And he whispered back, as he said to brothers and sisters he inspired to get HERMAN). (Mr. S so many others, ‘‘Just stay strong, my in good trouble. Mr. SHERMAN. Madam Speaker, brother.’’ It was a blessing to have known Con- John R. Lewis honored us with his Mr. Lewis, that is the least we can do gressman Lewis, and I know his light presence on this floor for over 3 dec- for you is to always stay strong. will continue shining bright in the ades. That a man of such courage and Congressman Lewis was an American courage and conviction of the Amer- such accomplishment would dedicate icon, as we all know. But he was a ican people. As we lay our friend to so much of his life to this House con- gentle giant, and his life’s work will rest, the torch of justice shines bright. firmed the decision of all of us to give live on forever. His presence, his hum- Let us honor Congressman Lewis by up our private lives and private meas- ble kindness will always loom large continuing his fight. ures and to spend our time here in the over this House and over our great Na- Rest in power, my friend. people’s House. tion. Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. Five years ago, I was honored to go As Congressman Lewis said: ‘‘If you Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- to TERRI SEWELL’s hometown of Selma see something that is not right, not tleman from Maryland (Mr. RASKIN). and on the 50th anniversary to walk fair, not just, you have a moral obliga- Mr. RASKIN. Madam Speaker, I with John Lewis across the Edmund tion to do something about it.’’ And I thank Ms. CLARK for organizing this Pettus Bridge where, 50 years prior to think we all need to remember that, es- beautiful observance and testimony to that time, John Lewis had been beaten pecially now. I know that I will. our beloved colleague. down and his skull fractured. We Thank you, Congressman John I want to praise John Lewis, not the walked forward across that bridge with Lewis, our friend. God bless you. Congressman, but John Lewis the John Lewis, and with the President of Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. member of SNCC, the Student Non- the United States, President Barack Madam Speaker, I yield to the distin- violent Coordinating Committee, a rel- Obama, to prove that America walks guished gentlewoman from Iowa (Mrs. ative handful of students who began a forward, and that the progress that we AXNE). But please, I urge my col- process that transformed America for- have made cannot be turned back. leagues, our time is very short. We ever and brought down the walls of Years later, many of us joined John want everyone to be able to speak, so American apartheid and Jim Crow on this floor to make some good trou- please try to keep your comments through the extraordinary force of ble when we took over the floor of this under 2 minutes. One minute would be their physical courage, their moral House to demand a vote on common- preferable. courage, and their political courage to sense gun control. Mrs. AXNE. Madam Speaker, tonight confront an entire system of racism President Barack Obama, when he I had the rare privilege to preside over bearing down upon them. awarded John the Presidential Medal the House as our colleagues spoke The end of their struggle was non- of Freedom, said: ‘‘Generations from about our beloved colleague, John violence, to create a nonviolent society now, when parents teach their children Lewis, an honor I will remember for committed to justice and equality for what is meant by courage, the story of the rest of my life. everyone, and the means of arriving at And as I turned to hear the stories John Lewis will come to mind; an that nonviolent society was non- from both Republicans and Democrats, American who knew that change will violence itself. So even as the sheriffs I was struck by the sentiments over not wait for some other person or some and police officers unleashed the Ger- and over about how John not only gave other time, whose life is a lesson in the man shepherds and the billy clubs on them hope, but made them better fierce urgency of now.’’ them, the water hoses and the teargas, human beings because of his silent And that is why I say now is the time they still remained remarkably non- strength, his hopeful nature, and his to pass what should be called the John violent the entire way there. love for all, even in the face of despair. R. Lewis Voting Rights Act. John I asked John Lewis when we got to Lewis was too great a man for us to b 2145 travel down South on the civil rights fail to provide a substantive memorial. As a new Member who is truly here tour with the Faith and Politics Insti- Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. because I believe there is need for more tute about where he thought things Madam Speaker, I yield to the distin- good trouble in this world and the need were. I think he felt that, in terms of guished gentleman from New Jersey for those who will stand up for what is civil rights, we have been moving (Mr. GOTTHEIMER). right, I am blessed to have been in things forward, but in terms of vio- Mr. GOTTHEIMER. Madam Speaker, John’s presence and to have learned lence, we still had not remotely turned as someone who was on the battlefield from him even in quick moments on the corner. of nearly every civil rights fight of the the floor. His hope was contagious, as I said, what is going to make the dif- last century, Mr. John Lewis taught us was his love for God, our country, and ference? He said: When people realize that our Nation is always a work in his fellow Americans. His enduring that violence doesn’t work. Leaving progress, always perfecting our Union. teachings will live on in all who seek aside the morality of it, violence Through it all though, regardless of out justice. doesn’t work. what he faced, John Lewis always God bless John Lewis, God bless his We talked about the Vietnam war. walked gracefully with the wind, fol- family, and may he live in peace and We talked about the Iraq war. We lowing the words of Isaiah: ‘‘They shall power. talked about gun violence sweeping the

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But I see the spirit of John Lewis The amounts for program integrity are con- Revenues ...... 2,800,378 35,724,078 today in the streets with the hundreds tained in the text of H.R. 7614, the Depart- n.a. = Not applicable because annual apppropriations acts for fiscal of thousands and millions of young ments of Labor, Health and Human Services, years 2022 through 2030 will not be considered until future sessions of Americans who are demanding non- and Education, and Related Agencies Appro- Congress. violent, just, and peaceful trans- priations Act, 2021. The amounts for Over- seas Contingency Operations are contained TABLE 2.—ALLOCATION OF SPENDING AUTHORITY TO THE formation of our society. John Lewis HOUSE COMMITIEE ON APPROPRIATIONS lives in the young people today, and he in the text of H.R. 7617, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2021. Finally, [Unified amounts in millions of dollars] would be so proud of the young people the amounts for disaster relief are contained of America. in the texts of H.R. 7668, the Financial Serv- 2021 Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. ices and General Government Appropriations Current Discretionary Allocation: Madam Speaker, it is difficult to close Act, 2021 and H.R. 7669, the Department of BA ...... 1,375,000 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2021. OT ...... 1,451,628 such a remembrance and a celebration, Revision for Wildfire Suppression (H.R. 7612): and we will never close the chapter on Accordingly, I am revising aggregate BA ...... 2,350 spending levels for fiscal year 2021 and the OT ...... 1,722 our friendship, admiration, and rev- Revision for Program Integrity (H.R. 7614): erence for John Lewis. But John Lewis, allocation for the House Committee on Ap- BA ...... 1,881 for me, has always been the embodi- propriations for fiscal year 2021. For pur- OT ...... 1,512 poses of enforcing titles III and IV of the Revision for Overseas Contingency Operations (H.R. 7617): ment of the words of Micah 6. John has BA ...... 0 CBA and other budgetary enforcement provi- OT ...... 1,500 shown us what is good: to love justice, sions, the revised aggregates and allocations Revision for Disaster Relief (H.R. 7668): love mercy, and walk humbly with are to be considered as aggregates and allo- BA ...... 143 OT ...... 110 your God. cations included in the budget resolution, Revision for Disaster Relief (H.R. 7669): Rest in peace, power, and glory, pursuant to the statement published in the BA ...... 5,060 Congressional Record on May 1, 2020. OT ...... 1,365 Brother John. Revised Discretionary Allocation: Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- Questions may be directed to Jennifer BA ...... 1,384,434 ance of my time. Wheelock or Raquel Spencer of the Budget OT ...... 1,457,837 Committee staff. Current Law Mandatory: f BA ...... 1,172,696 JOHN YARMUTH. OT ...... 1,152,482 LEAVE OF ABSENCE TABLE 1.—REVISION TO ON-BUDGET AGGREGATES By unanimous consent, leave of ab- f sence was granted to: [On-budget amounts, in millions of dollars] SENATE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED Mr. GRIFFITH (at the request of Mr. 2021 2021–2030 MCCARTHY) for today on account of The Speaker announced her signa- Current Aggregates: health concerns. Budget Authority ...... 3,867,565 n.a. ture to enrolled bills of the Senate of Outlays ...... 3,834,593 n.a. the following titles: f Revenues ...... 2,800,378 35,724,078 Revision for the Department of the Interior, S. 4148. An act to extend the Chemical Fa- PUBLICATION OF BUDGETARY Environment, and Related Agencies Appro- cility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of MATERIAL priations Act, 2021 (H.R. 7612): the Department of Homeland Security, and Budget Authority ...... 2,350 n.a. REVISION TO THE AGGREGATES, ALLOCATIONS, Outlays ...... 1,722 n.a. for other purposes. AND OTHER BUDGETARY LEVELS FOR FISCAL Revenues ...... – – – – – – S. 4209. An act to amend title IX of the So- Revision for the Departments of Labor, Health cial Security Act to improve emergency un- YEAR 2021 and Human Services, and Education, and employment relief for governmental entities COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET, Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 (H.R. 7614): and nonprofit organizations. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Budget Authority ...... 1,631 n.a. Washington, DC, July 22, 2020. Outlays ...... 1,302 n.a. f MADAM SPEAKER: Pursuant to the Congres- Revenues ...... – – – – – – Revision for the Department of Defense sional Budget Act of 1974 (CBA), the Bal- Appopriations Act, 2021 (H.R. 7617): ADJOURNMENT anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Budget Authority ...... – – – n.a. Act of 1985 (BBEDCA), and the Bipartisan Outlays ...... 1,500 n.a. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Revenues ...... – – – – – – ant to section 4(b) of House Resolution Budget Act of 2019 (BBA), I hereby submit Revision for the Financial Services and Gen- for printing in the Congressional Record a eral Government Appropriations Act, 2021 967, the House stands adjourned until 9 revision to the aggregates and allocations (H.R. 7668): a.m. tomorrow for morning-hour de- Budget Authority ...... 143 n.a. set forth in the statement of aggregates, al- Outlays ...... 110 n.a. bate and 10 a.m. for legislative busi- locations, and other budgetary levels for fis- Revenues ...... – – – – – – ness. cal year 2021 published in the Congressional Revision for the Homeland Security Appropria- tions Act, 2021 (H.R. 7669): Thereupon (at 9 o’clock and 50 min- Record on May 1, 2020. Budget Authority ...... 5,060 n.a. utes p.m.), under its previous order, the This revision is for allowable adjustments Outlays ...... 1,365 n.a. for amounts for wildfire suppression, pro- Revenues ...... – – – – – – House adjourned until tomorrow, Revised Aggregates: Thursday, July 23, 2020, at 9 a.m. for gram integrity, Overseas Contingency Oper- Budget Authority ...... 3,;876,749 n.a. ations, and disaster relief, pursuanth to sec- Outlays ...... 3,840,592 n.a. morning-hour debate. BUDGETARY EFFECTS OF PAYGO LEGISLATION Pursuant to the Statutory Pay-As-Yo-Go Act of 2010 (PAYGO), Mr. YARMUTH hereby submits, prior to the vote on pas- sage, the attached estimate of the costs of H.R. 7573, a bill to direct the Architect of the Capitol to replace the bust of Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme Court Chamber of the United States Capitol with a bust of Thurgood Marshall to be obtained by the Joint Committee on the Library and to remove certain statues from areas of the United States Cap- itol which are accessible to the public, to remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol, and for other purposes, as amended, for printing in the CONGRES- SIONAL RECORD.

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By fiscal year, in millions of dollars— 2020– 2020– 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2025 2030

Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Impact ...... 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5 Components may not sum to totals because of rounding. h EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, wide Policy, General Services Administra- 4759. A letter from the Assistant Secretary ETC. tion, transmitting the Administration’s final for Legislation, Department of Health and rule — Federal Acquisition Regulation; Human Services, transmitting the Depart- Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive Technical Amendments [FAC: 2020-07; Item ment’s ‘‘Report to Congress — Annual Up- communications were taken from the VI; Docket No.: FAR-2020-0052; Sequence No. date: Identification of Quality Measurement Speaker’s table and referred as follows: 2] received July 16, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Priorities and Associated Funding for the 4744. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Consensus Based Entity (currently the Na- ment of Defense, transmitting a letter on the Stat. 868); to the Committee on Oversight tional Quality Forum) and Other Entities’’, approved retirement of General David L. and Reform. pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1395aaa(e); Aug. 14 1935, Goldfein, United States Air Force, and his 4752. A letter from the Director, Office of ch. 531, title XVIII, Sec. 1890(e) (as amended advancement to the grade of general on the Acquisition Policy, General Services Admin- by Public Law 115-123, Sec. 50206(b)); (132 retired list, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 1370(c)(1); istration, transmitting the Administration’s Stat. 184); jointly to the Committees on En- Public Law 96-513, Sec. 112 (as amended by final rule — Federal Acquisition Regulation; ergy and Commerce and Ways and Means. Public Law 104-106, Sec. 502(b)); (110 Stat. Orders Issued via Fax or Electronic Com- 4760. A letter from the General Counsel, 293); to the Committee on Armed Services. merce [FAC 2020-07; FAR Case 2018-022; Item Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting a 4745. A letter from the Assistant Secretary V; Docket No.: FAR-2019-0010; Sequence No. report on the actuarial status of the railroad for Legislation, Department of Health and 1] (RIN: 9000-AN80) received July 16, 2020., retirement system, pursuant to 45 U.S.C. Human Services, transmitting the Depart- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 231f-1; Public Law 98-76, Sec. 502 (as amended ment’s report on the Social and Economic 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- by Public Law 104-66, Sec. 2221(a)); (109 Stat. Conditions of Native Americans for FY 2017, mittee on Oversight and Reform. 733); jointly to the Committees on Transpor- Focusing on: Curbing Opioid Abuse in Native 4753. A letter from the Director, Office of tation and Infrastructure and Ways and Acquisition Policy, General Services Admin- American Communities, pursuant to 42 Means. istration, transmitting the Administration’s U.S.C. 2992-1; Public Law 88-452, Sec. 811A (as 4761. A letter from the General Counsel, final rule — Federal Acquisition Regulation: added by Public Law 102-375, Sec. 822(12)); Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting Evaluation Factors for Multiple-Award Con- (106 Stat. 1299); to the Committee on Edu- the 2020 annual report on the financial status tracts [FAC 2020-07; FAR Case 2017-010; Item cation and Labor. of the railroad unemployment insurance sys- III; Docket No.: FAR-2017-0010; Sequence No. 4746. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- tem, pursuant to 45 U.S.C. 369; Public Law 1] (RIN: 9000-AN54) received July 16, 2020, ment of Education, transmitting the Depart- 100-647, Sec. 7105; (102 Stat. 3772); jointly to pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law ment’s final rule — Indian Education Discre- the Committees on Transportation and In- tionary Grant Programs; Professional Devel- 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- frastructure and Ways and Means. opment Program (RIN: 1810-AB58) received mittee on Oversight and Reform. July 7, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 4754. A letter from the Director, Office of f Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to Acquisition Policy, General Services Admin- the Committee on Education and Labor. istration, transmitting the Administration’s REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON 4747. A letter from the Program Analyst, final rule — Federal Acquisition Regulation: PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Media Bureau, Federal Communications Modifications to Cost or Pricing Data Re- Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of Commission, transmitting the Commission’s quirements [FAC 2020-07; FAR Case 2018-005; Declaratory Ruling — Promoting Broadcast Item IV; Docket No.: FAR-2018-0006; Se- committees were delivered to the Clerk Internet Innovation through ATSC 3.0 [MB quence No. 1] (RIN: 9000-AN69) received July for printing and reference to the proper Docket No.: 20-145] received June 25, 2020, 16, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); calendar, as follows: pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to Ms. SHALALA: Committee on Rules. 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- the Committee on Oversight and Reform. House Resolution 1060. Resolution providing mittee on Energy and Commerce. 4755. A letter from the General Counsel, for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7608) mak- 4748. A letter from the Program Analyst, Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting ing appropriations for the Department of Media Bureau, Federal Communications the Board’s Semiannual Inspector General State, foreign operations, and related pro- Commission, transmitting the Commission’s Report for the period October 1, 2019 through grams for the fiscal year ending September final rule — Authorizing Permissive Use of March 31, 2020, pursuant to Public Law 95- 30, 2021, and for other purposes (Rept. 116– the ‘‘Next Generation’’ Broadcast Television 452, as amended; to the Committee on Over- 459). Referred to the House Calendar. Standard [GN Docket No.: 16-142] received sight and Reform. July 7, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 4756. A letter from the Assistant Secretary f for Legislation, Department of Health and Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Human Services, transmitting the Depart- 4749. A letter from the Program Analyst, ment’s Administration for Community Under clause 2 of rule XII, public Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Fed- Living’s Elder Justice Coordinating Council bills and resolutions of the following eral Communications Commission, transmit- 2016-2018 Report to Congress, pursuant to titles were introduced and severally re- Title XX of the Social Security Act, Subtitle ting the Commission’s Declaratory Ruling — ferred, as follows: Implementation of State and Local Govern- B, the Elder Justice Act of 2009; to the Com- ments’ Obligation to Approve Certain Wire- mittee on Ways and Means. By Ms. BASS (for herself, Mr. less Facility Modification Requests Under 4757. A letter from the Chief, Publications RESCHENTHALER, Ms. CLARK of Massa- Section 6409(a) of the Spectrum Act of 2012 and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue chusetts, and Mrs. LESKO): [WT Docket No.: 19-250] (RM-11849) received Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- H.R. 7718. A bill to address the health needs Jun 25, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); mitting the Department’s IRB only rule — of incarcerated women related to pregnancy Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to Guidance on Waiver of 2020 Required Min- and childbirth, and for other purposes; to the the Committee on Energy and Commerce. imum Distributions [Notice 2020-51] received Committee on the Judiciary. 4750. A letter from the Director, Office of July 7, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); By Mr. BLUMENAUER (for himself, Acquisition Policy, Office of Government- Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to Ms. BONAMICI, Mrs. CAROLYN B. wide Policy, General Services Administra- the Committee on Ways and Means. MALONEY of New York, Ms. NORTON, tion, transmitting the Administration’s 4758. A letter from the Chief, Publications Mr. BEYER, Mr. CASTRO of Texas, Mr. Small Entity Compliance Guide — Federal and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue CICILLINE, Mr. COOPER, Mr. CORREA, Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Service, transmitting the Service’s final reg- Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. Circular 2020-07 [Docket No.: FAR-2020-0051, ulation — Guidance Under Section 6033 Re- ESPAILLAT, Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois, Sequence No. 3) received July 16, 2020, pursu- garding the Reporting Requirements of Ex- Mr. GOMEZ, Ms. HAALAND, Mr. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- empt Organizations [TD: 9898] (RIN: 1545- HUFFMAN, Mr. KENNEDY, Mrs. LAW- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee BN28) received June 11, 2020, pursuant to 5 RENCE, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. on Oversight and Reform. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. LEVIN of California, Mr. TED LIEU of 4751. A letter from the Director, Office of 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on California, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. MCGOV- Acquisition Policy, Office of Government- Ways and Means. ERN, Ms. MOORE, Ms. PINGREE, Mr.

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RASKIN, Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER, Ms. By Ms. MOORE (for herself and Mr. By Mr. CHABOT: SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. THOMPSON of Cali- ESTES): H. Res. 1061. A resolution condemning war fornia, Mr. TONKO, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, H.R. 7725. A bill to amend part D of title IV crimes committed in Idlib, Syria, by the re- Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. BRENDAN of the Social Security Act to allow States to gime of Bashar Al-Assad and its backers and F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, Ms. LOF- use incentive payments available under the calling for a political solution to the Syrian GREN, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Ms. child support enforcement program to im- civil war; to the Committee on Foreign Af- JUDY CHU of California, Mr. COHEN, prove parent-child relationships, increase fairs. child support collections, and improve out- Mr. PAYNE, and Ms. OMAR): f H.R. 7719. A bill to limit the use of Federal comes for children by supporting parenting law enforcement officers for crowd control, time agreements for noncustodial parents in MEMORIALS and for other purposes; to the Committee on uncontested agreements, and for other pur- poses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. Under clause 3 of rule XII, memorials the Judiciary, and in addition to the Com- were presented and referred as follows: mittee on Armed Services, for a period to be By Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL: subsequently determined by the Speaker, in H.R. 7726. A bill to permit child care pro- 185. The SPEAKER presented a memorial each case for consideration of such provi- viders that receive payment for services pro- of the Legislature of the State of Louisiana, sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the vided under the of the Child Care and Devel- relative to House Concurrent Resolution No. committee concerned. opment Block Grant Act of 1990 to use a por- 11, to memorialize the United States Con- By Mr. CISNEROS (for himself and Mr. tion of such payment to purchase personal gress and the Louisiana congressional dele- BACON): protective equipment, and other equipment, gation to remove the revenue sharing cap on H.R. 7720. A bill to permit child care pro- necessary to protect the health of partici- the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of viders that receive payment for services pro- pating children and child care workers; to 2006 for Gulf producing states and to take vided under the of the Child Care and Devel- the Committee on Education and Labor. such actions as are necessary to rectify the opment Block Grant Act of 1990 to use a por- By Mr. PAPPAS (for himself, Mr. federal revenue sharing inequities between tion of such payment to pay the cost of sani- PALAZZO, and Ms. KUSTER of New energy producing states; to the Committee tization and other costs associated with the Hampshire): on Natural Resources. COVID-19 public health emergency, nec- H.R. 7727. A bill to amend title 38, United 186. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of essary to protect the health of participating States Code, to ensure that grants provided the State of Louisiana, relative to House children and child care workers; to the Com- by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Concurrent Resolution No. 16, to memori- mittee on Education and Labor. State veterans’ cemeteries do not restrict alize the United States Congress and the States from authorizing the interment of By Mr. CRAWFORD: Louisiana congressional delegation to take H.R. 7721. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- certain deceased members of the reserve such actions as are necessary to clarify and enue Code of 1986 to allow a refundable credit components of the Armed Forces in such provide guidance regarding the ability of against tax for farmers who hire unemployed cemeteries, and for other purposes; to the freshwater fisheries affected by the COVID-19 workers; to the Committee on Ways and Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. pandemic to receive assistance funding from Means. By Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee CARES Act dollars; to the Committee on By Mr. FORTENBERRY (for himself (for himself, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. BILI- Natural Resources. RAKIS, Mrs. RADEWAGEN, Mr. BOST, and Ms. CRAIG): f H.R. 7722. A bill to limit the price of insu- and Mr. BERGMAN): lin drugs accessible for participants, bene- H.R. 7728. A bill to amend title 38, United CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY ficiaries, and enrollees enrolled in group or States Code, to establish presumptions of STATEMENT individual health insurance coverage and service-connection for members of the group health plans and for uninsured individ- Armed Forces who contract COVID-19 under Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of certain circumstances, and for other pur- uals who have diabetes, and for other pur- the Rules of the House of Representa- poses; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- poses; to the Committee on Energy and Com- tives, the following statements, are fairs, and in addition to the Committee on merce, and in addition to the Committee on submitted regarding the specific pow- the Budget, for a period to be subsequently Education and Labor, for a period to be sub- ers granted to Congress in the Con- determined by the Speaker, in each case for sequently determined by the Speaker, in consideration of such provisions as fall with- stitution to enact the accompanying each case for consideration of such provi- in the jurisdiction of the committee con- bill or joint resolution. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the cerned. By Ms. BASS: committee concerned. By Mr. RUIZ: H.R. 7718. By Mr. KENNEDY (for himself, Ms. H.R. 7729. A bill to release the City of Ban- Congress has the power to enact this legis- MATSUI, Mr. TONKO, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, ning, California, from all restrictions, condi- lation pursuant to the following: and Mr. TRONE): tions, and limitations on the use, encum- Article I Section 8, Clause 18 H.R. 7723. A bill to establish the position of brance, conveyance, and closure of the Ban- By Mr. BLUMENAUER: Interagency Coordinator for Behavioral ning Municipal Airport; to the Committee on H.R. 7719. Health to coordinate the programs and ac- Transportation and Infrastructure. Congress has the power to enact this legis- tivities of the Federal Government relating By Mr. SUOZZI (for himself, Miss RICE lation pursuant to the following: to mental health, and for other purposes; to of New York, Mr. KING of New York, Article 1, Section VIII of the Constitution the Committee on Energy and Commerce. and Mr. ZELDIN): of the United States By Ms. MENG (for herself, Ms. H.R. 7730. A bill to extend the special air ´ By Mr. CISNEROS: VELAZQUEZ, Mr. COOPER, Mr. VELA, traffic rule for civil helicopters operating H.R. 7720. Ms. SHALALA, Mr. PAYNE, Mrs. VFR along the North Shore, Long Island, Congress has the power to enact this legis- NAPOLITANO, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. New York, to require the Administrator of lation pursuant to the following: GALLEGO, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. SMITH of the Federal Aviation Administration to pro- Article I, Section 8, of the United States Washington, Mr. RUSH, Ms. NORTON, mulgate a new special air traffic rule, and Constitution Mr. NADLER, Ms. HAALAND, Mr. for other purposes; to the Committee on By Mr. CRAWFORD: MCGOVERN, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Transportation and Infrastructure. H.R. 7721. Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ, By Mr. VAN DREW: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. LOWENTHAL, Miss RICE of New H.R. 7731. A bill to promote workforce re- lation pursuant to the following: York, Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois, Mr. covery through the provision of additional Article I, Sec. 8, Clause 3 WELCH, Mr. SCHNEIDER, Mr. POCAN, training services and workforce investment The Congress shall have the power to ... to Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas, Mr. KEN- activities, and for other purposes; to the regulate commerce with foreign nations, and NEDY, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. Committee on Education and Labor. among the several states, and with the In- COURTNEY, Ms. CLARKE of New York, By Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ (for dian tribes. Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. PASCRELL, Ms. herself, Mr. HASTINGS, Ms. NORTON, By Mr. FORTENBERRY: PRESSLEY, Mrs. HAYES, Mr. CARSON of Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. DEUTCH, H.R. 7722. Indiana, Mr. GOMEZ, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts, Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- PERLMUTTER, Ms. TITUS, Mr. SCOTT of MENG, Mr. PAPPAS, Mrs. BEATTY, Ms. lation pursuant to the following: Virginia, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. SOTO, KELLY of Illinois, Ms. SHALALA, Ms. The constitutional authority for this bill is Ms. ADAMS, Mr. SIRES, Mr. PANETTA, SCANLON, Ms. BROWNLEY of Cali- pursuant to Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of and Ms. GARCIA of Texas): fornia, and Mr. MFUME): the United States Constitution. H.R. 7724. A bill to prohibit the use of Fed- H.R. 7732. A bill to direct the Secretary of By Mr. KENNEDY: eral funds to implement, administer, or en- Health and Human Services, acting through H.R. 7723. force the Presidential Memorandum on Ex- the Director of the Centers for Disease Con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- cluding Illegal Aliens From the Apportion- trol and Prevention, to carry out a national lation pursuant to the following: ment Base Following the 2020 Census, issued campaign to increase awareness and knowl- Article I, Section 8 on July 21, 2020; to the Committee on the Ju- edge of the virus that causes COVID-19; to By Ms. MENG: diciary. the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 7724.

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Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 906: Mr. PENCE, Ms. HOULAHAN, Mr. H.R. 7449: Mr. CA´ RDENAS. lation pursuant to the following: FULCHER, Ms. FUDGE, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. H.R. 7456: Ms. PINGREE. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Con- CORREA, Mr. REED, Mr. TAYLOR, and Mr. H.R. 7457: Mr. STAUBER, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS stitution HURD of Texas. of Illinois, and Mr. ROUZER. By Ms. MOORE: H.R. 1074: Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois. H.R. 7496: Mr. COSTA and Mr. O’HALLERAN. H.R. 7725. H.R. 1164: Mr. FOSTER. H.R. 7497: Mrs. HARTZLER. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1255: Ms. PINGREE. H.R. 7499: Mr. SOTO. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1434: Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. H.R. 7512: Mr. LATTA. Article 1 Section 8 H.R. 1636: Mr. NEAL and Ms. DEGETTE. H.R. 7515: Ms. BROWNLEY of California. By Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL: H.R. 1799: Mr. UPTON. H.R. 7520: Mr. CASE and Mr. THOMPSON of H.R. 7726. H.R. 2150: Mr. RASKIN. California. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2350: Mr. BEYER. H.R. 7521: Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. POCAN, Ms. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2442: Mr. SERRANO, Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. GARCIA of Texas, Mr. COHEN, Mr. JOHNSON of Article I, Section 8 of the United States HECK, Mr. UPTON, and Ms. TLAIB. Georgia, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. EVANS, Ms. TLAIB, Constitution H.R. 2653: Mr. SAN NICOLAS. and Ms. KAPTUR. By Mr. PAPPAS: H.R. 2859: Mr. STEUBE. H.R. 7531: Ms. NORTON. H.R. 7727. H.R. 2908: Mr. KHANNA. H.R. 7550: Mrs. HAYES. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3711: Mr. TRONE. H.R. 7551: Mr. YOUNG. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4052: Ms. LOFGREN, Ms. SCANLON, and H.R. 7562: Mr. KIND. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 of the United Ms. DEGETTE. H.R. 7566: Mr. GOLDEN. States Constitution states that ‘‘Congress H.R. 4104: Ms. SHERRILL, Mr. COURTNEY, H.R. 7578: Ms. NORTON. shall have the authority to make all Laws Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. BEYER, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mrs. H.R. 7587: Mr. TRONE. which shall be necessary and proper for car- TRAHAN, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Ms. ESCOBAR, Mr. H.R. 7601: Mr. RESCHENTHALER. rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, ROSE of New York, Mr. CONNOLLY, and Mr. H.R. 7606: Mr. TAYLOR and Ms. ESCOBAR. and all other Powers vested by the Constitu- FITZPATRICK. H.R. 7615: Mr. SMUCKER, Mr. THOMPSON of tion in the Government of the United States, H.R. 4236: Ms. PRESSLEY. Pennsylvania, Mr. FLORES, and Mr. LATTA. or in any Department or Officer thereof.’’ H.R. 4248: Ms. FINKENAUER. H.R. 7642: Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. CART- By Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee: H.R. 4549: Mrs. MILLER. WRIGHT, Ms. PINGREE, and Mrs. NAPOLITANO. H.R. 7728. H.R. 4764: Mr. HECK and Mr. TRONE. H.R. 7650: Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 4903: Mr. WALTZ. H.R. 7651: Mr. LONG and Mr. UPTON. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 5002: Mr. SWALWELL of California, Mr. H.R. 7652: Mr. BABIN. Article I, Section 8 of the United States KIND, and Mr. GAETZ. H.R. 7674: Ms. PINGREE, Mr. COHEN, Mrs. Constitution, which states ‘‘[t]he Congress H.R. 5306: Mr. GROTHMAN and Mr. SOTO. DAVIS of California, Ms. JUDY CHU of Cali- shall have power to lay and collect taxes, du- H.R. 5416: Mr. CARTWRIGHT. fornia, Mr. RYAN, and Mr. TED LIEU of Cali- ties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts H.R. 5902: Mr. KIND. fornia. and provide for the common defense and gen- H.R. 6129: Mr. TRONE. H.R. 7679: Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota, eral welfare of the United States; but all du- H.R. 6143: Mr. TRONE. Mr. BALDERSON, and Mr. CONAWAY. ties, imposts and excises shall be uniform H.R. 6144: Mr. TRONE. H.R. 7693: Ms. BARRAGA´ N. throughout the United States’’ H.R. 6297: Mr. KATKO. H.R. 7700: Mr. WELCH, Mr. GREEN of Texas, ERRERA EUTLER By Mr. RUIZ: H.R. 6364: Ms. H B . Ms. BROWNLEY of California, and Mr. RYAN. H.R. 6384: Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. CARSON of In- H.R. 7729. H.R. 7710: Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, diana, Mr. COHEN, Mrs. LURIA, and Mr. SAN Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. MEUSER, Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee, NICOLAS. lation pursuant to the following: and Mr. WALKER. H.R. 6561: Mr. DEUTCH. Article I, section 8, Clauses 1 and 18 of the H.R. 7714: Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania. H.R. 6646: Mr. SAN NICOLAS. United States Constitution, to provide for H.J. Res. 14: Mr. GARCI´A of California. H.R. 6697: Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. the general welfare and make all laws nec- H. Res. 702: Mrs. DAVIS of California. H.R. 6802: Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana and essary and proper to carry out the powers of H. Res. 902: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. ZELDIN. Congress. H. Res. 1042: Mr. PAYNE, Mr. CARSON of In- H.R. 6909: Mr. SERRANO. By Mr. SUOZZI: diana, Mrs. BEATTY, Ms. CLARKE of New H.R. 6939: Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. H.R. 7730. York, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, and Ms. H.R. 6950: Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Congress has the power to enact this legis- KELLY of Illinois. H.R. 6962: Mr. SAN NICOLAS. lation pursuant to the following: H. Res. 1043: Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Under Article I, Section 8 of the Constitu- H.R. 6975: Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois. H.R. 7019: Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. tion, Congress has the power ‘‘to make all f Laws which shall be necessary and proper for H.R. 7023: Mr. NEWHOUSE. carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- H.R. 7058: Mr. COSTA and Mr. LAHOOD. ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- H.R. 7061: Mrs. HARTZLER. PETITIONS, ETC. stitution in the Government of the United H.R. 7079: Mr. REED. Under clause 3 of rule XII, petitions States, or any Department or Officer there- H.R. 7092: Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. AGUILAR, Mr. YOUNG, Ms. DELAURO, Ms. KELLY of Illinois, and papers were laid on the clerk’s of’’. desk and referred as follows: By Mr. VAN DREW: and Mr. ENGEL. H.R. 7731. H.R. 7153: Ms. HOULAHAN, Mr. PETERS, Mr. 121. The SPEAKER presented a petition of Congress has the power to enact this legis- MOULTON, Mr. SOTO, Mr. NEGUSE, Ms. JUDY the Hamburg, NY Town Board, relative to a lation pursuant to the following: CHU of California, Ms. PINGREE, Mr. JOHNSON resolution addressing the dire need for direct Article I, section 8 of the Constitution of of Georgia, Mr. CARBAJAL, Mr. QUIGLEY, and funding from the federal government to the United States. Ms. GARCIA of Texas. state, town, village, and city governments to By Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ: H.R. 7197: Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. DEAN, Mr. assist in alleviating some of the financial H.R. 7732. CLYBURN, Mr. CLAY, Ms. MATSUI, and Mr. distress caused by the COVID-19 global pan- Congress has the power to enact this legis- LOWENTHAL. demic; to the Committee on Oversight and lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 7200: Mr. KELLER. Reform. Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution. H.R. 7211: Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. 122. Also, a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Wat- H.R. 7224: Mr. RIGGLEMAN. son, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to re- f H.R. 7292: Mr. TRONE and Mr. SOTO. spectfully requesting enactment of Federal ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 7321: Mr. VAN DREW. legislation that would completely halt the Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 7327: Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ms. HAALAND, issuance of H1-B visas and Optional Practical and Mr. MOULTON. Training visas — or renewals of such visas — were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 7328: Mr. COSTA. to immigrants and aliens during periods of tions, as follows: H.R. 7334: Mr. KUSTOFF of Tennessee. decline in the Gross Domestic Product of the H.R. 555: Mr. CARTWRIGHT. H.R. 7349: Mr. KUSTOFF of Tennessee. United States, during periods in which the H.R. 645: Mr. FOSTER, Ms. KELLY of Illinois, H.R. 7355: Mr. KUSTOFF of Tennessee. nationwide unemployment rate in the United Mr. RUSH, Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsyl- H.R. 7414: Mr. CARTWRIGHT and Mr. States exceeds 5%, or during periods of a vania, and Mr. KILMER. DEUTCH. Presidentially-declared public health emer- H.R. 733: Ms. MOORE. H.R. 7433: Ms. NORTON, Ms. KAPTUR, and gency in the United States; to the Com- H.R. 874: Mrs. FLETCHER. Mr. CA´ RDENAS. mittee on the Judiciary.

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