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Vol. 165 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, JULY 8, 2019 No. 113 House of Representatives The House was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at 2 p.m. Senate MONDAY, JULY 8, 2019

The Senate met at 3 p.m. and was have to have dialogue between con- ductive State work period and an en- called to order by the President pro stituents and those of us elected. joyable Fourth of July. tempore (Mr. GRASSLEY). Last week, I continued my annual 99 On Thursday, hundreds of millions of f county meetings with Q&A’s in 12 of proud Americans joined together all our 99 counties. across our country in town squares, PRAYER No matter the setting, Iowans set the parks, and backyards to cohost our Na- The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- agenda at my meetings. Holding face- tion’s 243rd birthday party. As always, fered the following prayer: to-face meetings is the best way to the parades and fireworks and picnics Let us pray. hear what is on Iowans’ minds, but it is commemorated something serious: our Eternal God, accept our thanks and not the only way. proud national legacy of liberty. It praise for Your goodness. Thank You I encourage Iowans to write in or call began in Philadelphia in 1776, and we for challenging work and for the satis- my office to voice their opinions on continue working to make it manifest faction of a job well done. any Federal issue. Iowans can also read to this day. Lord, we are grateful also for dis- my speeches and press releases on Celebrating our freedoms also means appointments and failures that teach grassley.senate.gov; follow me on remembering the great sacrifices that us to depend on You. Facebook or on Twitter so many have given in order to protect Continue to bless our Senators. Give @chuckgrassley or and preserve them. It is fitting that them Your spirit that they may make @senatorchuckgrassley on Instagram. here in our Nation’s Capital, the fire- You known in thoughts, words, and ac- I enjoyed my conversations with works display lights up our war memo- tions. Remind them to strive to glorify Iowans last week. rials and the tombs of fallen warriors You in deeds both large and small. I yield the floor. across the river. And, of course, we re- Keep them from stumbling or slipping I suggest the absence of a quorum. member also all the men and women so one day they will stand before You The PRESIDING OFFICER. The currently serving today. clerk will call the roll. with great joy. We Americans have so much to be We pray in Your merciful Name. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. proud of. Just yesterday, we were given Amen. yet another reason. Instead of taking Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, f I ask unanimous consent that the order the weekend off, the U.S. women’s na- tional soccer team finished their time PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. in France by winning the World Cup. The President pro tempore led the Earlier last week, the U.S. women com- ERNST). Without objection, it is so or- Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: dered. memorated Independence Day early by I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the beating England, and then yesterday, f United States of America, and to the Repub- they defeated the Netherlands—two to lic for which it stands, one nation under God, RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY nothing—to take first place. Through indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. LEADER grit, teamwork, and dazzling talent, The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- the American women have now raised FISCHER). The Senator from Iowa. jority leader is recognized. the World Cup trophy four times. f f A billion viewers around the world tuned in to watch the tournament. All CONSTITUENT OUTREACH FOURTH OF JULY told, they saw the United States Mr. GRASSLEY. If you are going to Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, outscore our opponents collectively by have representative government, you I hope all of our colleagues had a pro- 26 to 3 and follow our victory in the

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As they make their Affordable Care Act, brought by Repub- fering the Senate’s congratulations to way home, I send them my congratula- lican State attorneys general and re- the U.S. women’s national soccer team tions, my thanks, and a formal invita- grettably supported by President for bringing this honor home. tion for the team to come to the Upper Trump and his administration, rep- f Chamber for a celebration as they visit resents the latest efforts by Repub- licans to dismantle healthcare as we NOMINATIONS our Nation’s Capital. It would be my honor to host America’s winning team. know it in America. Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, I want to send a special congratula- After failing to repeal our healthcare on another matter, this week, the Sen- tions to the New Yorkers on the team, through Federal legislation, Repub- ate will continue to make headway and Allie Long and Crystal Dunn, the lat- licans have now turned to the courts. If confirm the President’s highly quali- ter of whom made a crucial tackle in Republicans get their way in this case, fied nominees for important Federal of- the final, leading to our second and de- the impact on Americans would be cat- fices. cisive goal in the final period. New astrophic; that is not an exaggera- We will begin by considering Daniel York is proud of them both, as well as tion—catastrophic. It would result in Bress, who has been nominated to serve the entire roster. the elimination of protections for peo- on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the While today we celebrate their vic- ple with preexisting conditions, pos- Ninth Circuit. Mr. Bress is a graduate tory, we also recognize that these sibly increasing costs for 133 million of Harvard College and the University women athletes have challenges and Americans under 65. of Virginia School of Law. Clerkships they make us really think about the If you have a son or daughter with after law school included time at the future of women’s sports. They make cancer and the insurance company cuts Supreme Court clerking for the late us grapple with the deep unfairness in you off, that is catastrophic, nothing Justice Scalia. Since then, he has built how female athletes are treated and less. How many people will go through an impressive reputation in private paid compared to their male counter- that if our Republican friends have practice. parts. Similarly, it is an unfortunate their way? It would result in sky- I look forward to continuing the reality that women in the workforce rocketing prescription drug costs for work of our colleagues on the Judici- see their male colleagues paid signifi- seniors or Medicare. Let’s say there is ary Committee, who favorably rec- cantly more for the same work. a lifesaving drug, but it is too expen- ommended Mr. Bress to the floor, when We have come a long way in terms of sive, and you can’t afford it, that is we vote to advance his nomination the prominence of and support for catastrophic to most Americans. Millions of people would be kicked later today and vote on his confirma- women’s sports over the past decade, off Medicaid, leaving the most vulner- tion later this week. but we have not come nearly far After him, the Senate will weigh able out to fend for themselves. Again, enough. Every young girl who has had three nominees for district court va- you desperately need care, but no one to play on weeknights instead of week- cancies in Florida, Indiana, and Penn- will give it to you. That is cata- ends because that is when the boys sylvania. After them, we will continue strophic. play, who has had to accept older to staff up the executive branch with Bring it all together, and what our equipment because the boys got the nominees for important posts in the Republican friends want to do is make new stuff, who has had to play on the Department of Education, the Depart- Americans pay higher prices for infe- other field or rink or court because the ment of Labor, and the EPA. rior care. That is cruelty on a massive boys were using the main one—every As I have said continually, I am scale. girl who has gone through that knows sorry that it is necessary to file cloture Of course, we have been here before. this to be true. As a parent of two girls on uncontroversial district court and For nearly 2 years, the administration who played soccer, basketball, base- Assistant Secretary nominees, but not- pushed Congress to repeal the ACA—a ball, and lacrosse, I know this to be withstanding that hurdle, I am pleased crusade that failed on the Senate floor true. that the Senate’s modest rules change multiple times. President Trump’s I think when it comes to U.S. women, from several months back is proving budget calls for trillions in cuts to it is absolutely right to be talking successful and will enable us to get Medicare and Medicaid. He has opened about their pay right now. They have through this whole list of impressive up the floodgates for junk plans that shone a light on the fact that, in our professionals this very week. I look for- don’t cover the things that really society, women are simply not treated ward to getting these amply-qualified count, like cancer treatment, mater- fairly because of their gender. Some- nominees on the job so they can go to nity care, addiction services, and he thing needs to change here. What the work for the country and the American has deliberately worked to make it U.S. women did was extraordinary, and people can be governed by the govern- harder for people to sign up for they deserve to be compensated fairly. ment they elected. healthcare. I suggest the absence of a quorum. All women need to be compensated On that court case, 47 Democrats The PRESIDING OFFICER. The fairly, period. We ought to pay atten- wished that we would join the lawsuit. clerk will call the roll. tion to this not just once every 4 years We asked Republicans to join us in The bill clerk proceeded to call the during the World Cup, but year in and that. I think it was only one who was. roll. year out. Where are our Republican friends? Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I How about the equal payment They talk about wanting to preserve ask unanimous consent that the order amendment that the House has passed? preexisting conditions, but they are for the quorum call be rescinded. Why don’t we put it on the floor of the mum when the administration they The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Senate in honor of the women who won support tries to repeal them. It is hy- objection, it is so ordered. the World Cup? Why don’t we do that, pocrisy—hypocrisy. If you believe in f Leader MCCONNELL? supporting people’s protections for pre- I am sure there will be lots of existing conditions, you oppose the U.S. WOMEN’S WORLD CUP encomia from the other side about lawsuit and join us in saying that law- VICTORY these women. Let’s act so we can help suit should not be filed. Our Repub- Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, let all women achieve equality—equal lican friends know where the people me congratulate the U.S. Women’s Na- work, equal pay. are, but they are afraid. They are quiv- tional Team on winning the World Cup f ering that Donald Trump will be angry yesterday. It is the second title in a with them if they oppose his lawsuit. row and fourth overall, the most for HEALTHCARE Shame on them. any nation. Boy, did they make us Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, Our Republican friends can never proud. now on healthcare, tomorrow the Fifth argue that they are the party of The team’s sustained level of excel- Circuit will hear oral arguments in the healthcare. When President Trump ar- lence is something for all of us to exult case of Texas v. United States. The fate gues that Republicans are the party of

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:10 Jul 09, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G08JY6.002 S08JYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE July 8, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4685 healthcare, God help the middle class. been asking you to do for a long time— leader on environmental protection They are the party of no healthcare; let the asylum seekers apply for asy- hire oil and coal lobbyists to run the the party of repeal with no plan to re- lum in their home countries, increase EPA and Department of Interior and place. the number of judges to process the cripple the National Climate Assess- This lawsuit is just the latest salvo cases, and, for heaven’s sake, restore ment? He completely caves to the oil against the American people, and it aid to those Central American coun- and gas industry. Every time they say shows that so long as Republicans are tries of Honduras, El Salvador, and jump, he says how high. Now he has the in power, the healthcare of the Amer- Nicaragua to help them crack down on temerity—the gall—to say he is the ican people will not be safe. If they are gang violence and cartels so people will leader of environmental protection. successful in striking down the Afford- not flee for fear of their lives from the Again, give me a break. able Care Act, Republicans—all of gangs. To be fair, President Trump’s speech them—will own the consequences. President Trump, stop finger-point- does have one silver lining. The mere f ing at Democrats for this mess of your fact that he even spoke today on the own making. You are the President. As environment forces us to an unavoid- BORDER SECURITY this problem festers and gets worse, able conclusion: Climate change is Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, the American people realize you are real. It is a serious problem that de- last week, the DHS inspector general the Chief Executive. It is your problem serves action, including action in this released a report detailing horrid con- to solve. Chamber. ditions at border facilities. This is the We will join you, if you have any- The Republican majority, Leader President’s own DHS inspector general thing reasonable to propose, but just MCCONNELL, could take action on this saying how bad conditions were. Then finger-pointing at Democrats for this issue at a moment’s notice, but, for we found reports of a secret Border Pa- mess of your own making, President now, they are happy keeping their trol workers’ Facebook group that re- Trump, is like poking holes in your heads in the sand. They have not vealed a toxic culture at U.S. Customs own umbrella and then blaming the brought a single measure to the floor and Border Protection. Everything we clouds when you get wet. that would deal with the issue of cli- had heard anecdotally, everything we I urge President Trump and Senate mate, even as their views grow increas- feared about the mindset of CBP Republicans to seriously consider these ingly out of step with most Americans. proved to be true in that Facebook measures because unless we make They cannot continue to keep their group. structural reforms to our immigration heads in the sand as our planet faces Over the weekend, the New York system, we have done nothing to re- serious problems today and even far Times and then the El Paso Times re- verse what is happening at the south- more serious problems for our children. leased the latest account of conditions ern border. It is an issue that can’t wait a day at the Border Patrol station in Clint, f longer, and yet the masters of this leg- TX. A facility built for 100 adults has CLIMATE CHANGE islative graveyard refuse to act. I fear become a modern-day internment camp the majority in this body will refuse to for up to 700 children at a time, many Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, act until either they are no longer the locked up for weeks on end. Some chil- President Trump’s hypocrisy and his majority or, even worse, it is too late. dren go without beds to sleep on. There diving into mistruths over and over I yield the floor. again reared its ugly head once again. are food shortages and insufficient f sanitation. For heaven’s sake, we read We can’t become used to it because it reports of children suffering from out- is such a bad thing for a President to RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME breaks of scabies, lice, and even chick- be so abjectly dishonest about so much The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under en pox. This is cruelty—cruelty—once of what is happening and so much of the previous order, leadership time is again. what he does. It happened again. reserved. These awful conditions show that for Today, amazingly enough, President f too long, the CBP has operated as an Trump tried to claim credit as a leader agency out of control. It must be on environmental protection, of all CONCLUSION OF MORNING reined in immediately, beginning with things. This is laughable. The same BUSINESS its leadership. Internal investigations President who pulled us out of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning will not suffice because CBP leader- Paris Agreement, who has filled his ad- business is closed. ship—particularly Acting Commis- ministration with oil and coal cronies, f sioner Mark Morgan—is far too callous who has slashed protections for clean EXECUTIVE SESSION in their treatment of children and their air, clean water, and protections for families. Too many of the CBP leaders public lands, and who has denied basic have had this attitude for too long, and science now wants to call himself a EXECUTIVE CALENDAR it has infested itself down to too many leader on the environment. Give me a who are the rank and file in that agen- break. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under cy. We need untainted professionals to Try as he might say otherwise, Presi- the previous order, the Senate will pro- be brought in from outside the CBP dent Trump has proved himself prob- ceed to executive session and resume structure immediately. ably the staunchest ally of the worst consideration of the following nomina- President Trump turns to his typical polluters of any President we have ever tion, which the clerk will report. tactics of denial, distortion, and dis- had. The senior assistant legislative clerk traction. President Trump should be On climate change, the President’s read as follows: focused on fixing the problems that record is particularly egregious. In 2 Daniel Aaron Bress, of California, to be exist instead of blaming others. The years, his government has gutted oil, United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit. truth, of course, is that we should coal, and pollution standards, has never have been in this situation in the erased climate data from government The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- first place. The suffering imposed on websites, and even censored words like ator from Ohio. migrant children is the result of the ‘‘climate change’’ from appearing in of- YOUNGSTOWN VINDICATOR administration’s own mishandling of ficial government documents. This is Mr. BROWN. Madam President, at family arrivals through Central Amer- somebody who is a leader of environ- the end of June, we received news that ica. mental protection? How gullible does sickened so many of us. The Youngs- While Donald Trump says he is seri- he think the American people are? town Vindicator, one of Ohio’s greatest ous about fixing our immigration chal- Even Trump supporters may agree with local newspapers, is closing after 150 lenges, he has done just about every- him on this issue, but to say he is pro- years in business. thing to make matters worse. tecting the environment is ludicrous. It is devastating news for a commu- President Trump, you want to fix the Some of these things are just the tip nity that is already reeling from Gen- border? Then do what Democrats have of the iceberg. Would someone who is a eral Motors’ abandonment of

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They took part of their tax Enquirer and other papers around the able for the damage they have done to cuts and their profits and used that country that are owned by Gannett drinking water in Dayton and across money to buy stock options for their fought off a hostile takeover by a New the country has no business serving as top executives. York hedge fund. These guys—and they a leader within the EPA. The Vindicator was reporting the are mostly guys in the hedge funds— It is not a partisan issue. This year, story about GM’s abandonment of buy up local newspapers and turn I joined a bipartisan group of col- Lordstown before the national media around and dismantle them. They fire leagues in introducing legislation to came to town. When GM laid off one reporters, and they sell company as- require the Environmental Protection shift of workers back in late 2016, after sets. That is their business model—to Agency to step up and declare those the Presidential election, then a second put tens of millions of dollars in their chemicals as hazardous substances. shift several months later, the Vindi- pockets. There is no public benefit to Last year, I demanded the government cator was there covering what those that; there are only benefits to the release its Federal study of PFAS job losses meant to this community. hedge fund operators. It is the last chemicals and how safe or unsafe they We know the end of the Vindicator’s thing we need as the news business gets really are. The residents of Dayton and coverage is another huge blow to tougher and tougher. the residents of other communities Mahoning Valley. We have lost veteran reporters at shouldn’t have to worry about the safe- Our hearts break for the dedicated Cleveland.com and at the Columbus ty of their water supplies. Ohioans de- journalists and support staff losing Dispatch. The Dispatch’s parent com- serve answers from the Environmental their jobs. This was a family-owned pany, GateHouse Media, laid off more Protection Agency. The government is paper for 132 years. than 100 journalists this spring, includ- there to protect them. This will not just be a loss for those ing its longtime Washington bureau I thank my colleague Senator CAR- who worked there. When local news- chief, Jack Torry, and now The Vindi- PER for his leadership on this issue. papers close, everyone suffers. Local cator is closing its doors for good. I urge my colleagues to oppose Peter reporters know their communities bet- It is time for us in the White House Wright’s nomination—another Trump ter than anyone. David Skolnick, Mark and in this Congress to stand up for the administration official who fronts and Sweetwood, and the entire Vindicator free press, to stand up for community shills for the oil industry, for the pol- team have held local officials account- newspapers, and to stand up for local luters, and for people who shouldn’t able. They told the stories of how na- journalists, who are vital to the fabric have roles in government. We should tional issues affect real Ohioans, how of cities and towns like Youngstown demand a nominee who will take this our trade policy hurts Ohio workers, and all across this country. job seriously when it comes to pro- tecting the water supply in Dayton, and how the opioid crisis has dev- NOMINATION OF PETER C. WRIGHT astated the valley. Craig Graziosi and Madam President, Ohioans in the OH, and across this country. I suggest the absence of a quorum. many others have done vital work cov- Miami Valley are living with the pres- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ering Lordstown. These journalists ence of toxic chemicals known as clerk will call the roll. care about the cities and towns they PFAS that are contaminating their The senior assistant legislative clerk serve. They hold those in power ac- drinking water, and the people have proceeded to call the roll. countable, whether it is local govern- been forced to pay for water treatment Mr. JONES. Madam President, I ask ment or city business leaders. costs without their getting the help unanimous consent that the order for NPR reported on what happens when they need. the quorum call be rescinded. local papers shut down. First of all, in- PFAS chemicals are contaminating The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without vestigative reporting suffers. Long in- water supplies all over the country. It objection, it is so ordered. vestigations are expensive. Usually, is why Senators on both sides of the REMEMBERING HOWELL HEFLIN AND GILES when there are no local newspapers to aisle have called on the EPA to offi- PERKINS do these stories, no one steps in to fill cially designate PFAS chemicals as the Mr. JONES. Madam President, I rise the void. The investigations don’t hap- hazardous substances they are so that to honor two of Alabama’s great citi- pen. Corruption increases, the city’s fi- communities like Dayton can access zens. The State misses greatly the late nancial health suffers, and citizens get the Federal funds they need for cleanup Senator Howell Heflin, who was a hurt. and can hold polluters accountable. Member of this body for 18 years, and Three researchers looked at local The administration, similar to what my friend and campaign manager, newspaper closures over a 19-year pe- the Democratic leader just said, has Giles Perkins, who was a lawyer in Bir- riod. From 1996 to 2015, 300 papers dragged its feet. Peter Wright has been mingham, AL. These two men spent across the country closed in that time. at the EPA for a year, and under his their lives working to improve our They found that where papers closed, leadership, the Agency has released a great State, and both shaped the future city borrowing costs went up. Without PFAS Action Plan that, frankly, in- of Alabama in his own way. Following local journalists, city watchdogs, the cludes very little action. Now the these remarks, we are going to be hon- city’s finances took a hit. It became Agency expects the Senate to reward oring both of these men in a reception more costly for taxpayers to fund local this action by confirming him to over- to be held in my office. schools and other projects. It is just see the EPA’s Superfund Program. I last spoke on the floor of my friend more evidence that journalists are We know the influence of oil and gas. and former campaign manager, Giles vital to our communities and are nec- We know the influence of polluters in Perkins, following his death last De- essary for our democracy. this administration. We know they cember. Giles was an accomplished at- Too many people in this country al- pulled out of the Paris accord, which torney, community leader, brilliant po- ready undermine the work that jour- almost every major country in the litical adviser, and strategist. Al- nalists do—or worse. We see reporters world agreed to. We know this adminis- though a native of Texas, he moved to restricted, vilified, and even threat- tration has tried to compromise on Alabama following his marriage to his ened—all for getting up every day and mileage standards. There is an over- true love, Hillery Head, and he quickly doing their jobs honorably. whelming agreement in this country came to understand how Alabama’s On the anniversary of the shooting at that the government should not be on complicated and sometimes dark his- the Capital Gazette in Annapolis, MD, the side of the polluters and oil indus- tory shaped our State. He had the vi- where several reporters were murdered tries but should be on the side of public sion of a brighter future if all Alabam- in cold blood, the President of the health. Someone who has repeatedly ians could have just simply worked to- United States joked about getting rid failed to hold polluters accountable for gether to create one Alabama for ev- of journalists. That is pretty sick. He the damage they have done to the eryone.

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He has been a force for saw in him his passion for making Ala- were still feeling the effects of dis- good. He has been a force for right. bama and the entire South better crimination and restricted voting There are very few people who have places for us all. rights. Giles’ last political effort was my By today’s standards, Howell Heflin known Howell Heflin and there are 2017 Senate campaign. As campaign would certainly be considered pretty very few people in Alabama who re- chair, he was nothing short of extraor- conservative with his positions that member him who would say otherwise. dinary. He challenged me constantly— many, including myself, would prob- He was a force for good, and he was a so much so that I began calling him ably not agree with. Yet, in his heart, force for right. Yoda. I still often refer to him as Yoda. Howell Heflin believed in the Constitu- I am so proud that my first job after His ability to see the bigger picture tion of the United States, and he law school was working with him as and his ‘‘tough love’’ approach with me strived to ensure that we lived up to staff counsel on the Senate Judiciary made me a much better candidate, a the creed that all people are created Committee. It was just an amazing ex- better person, and certainly a better equal. During his floor speech in which perience for a kid who had never been U.S. Senator. I will always cherish his he announced his retirement, he said, to Washington, DC, before taking the friendship. ‘‘Not until we become genuinely one job. Howell Heflin was, to say the least, a nation under God, indivisible, with lib- It is now my privilege to hold the lion of the U.S. Senate and a political erty and justice for all can this coun- seat that Judge Heflin had for 18 years. mentor of mine. A military hero who try realize its potential for true great- It is my honor. The fact that I walked hailed from Tuscumbia, AL, Judge ness.’’ off this floor with him as a staffer in Howell Heflin was sometimes described He worked as a Senator to secure the 1980 and walked back on in 2018 in his as the ‘‘conscience of the Senate’’ as he extension of the Voting Rights Act, seat has been one of the greatest hon- was widely known for his unshakable which is something we are still arguing ors of my life. integrity. Because of that, he was the about today—23 years after he left the In gratitude for that opportunity the chair of the Ethics Committee, I think, Senate. He appointed the first two Af- Judge gave me, I have established a fel- for 12 years running—something that, rican Americans to the Federal bench lowship in my office for a recent law in his final remarks, he described as in Alabama. Sadly, even though the school graduate—just like me in 1979— anything but enjoyable, but he was a number of Federal judges in Alabama’s and I look forward to welcoming the man of unshakable integrity. He was three Federal districts have grown sig- first Howell Heflin fellow to my team part of the ‘‘greatest generation.’’ He nificantly in number, there are still later this month. became a marine at the age of 21, and only two active Federal judges in Ala- Howell Heflin was sworn into the he served the Nation during World War bama who are African American. He Senate in 1979, 40 years ago this past II. He was awarded the Silver Star for supported historically black colleges January. And it was about 40 years ago valor in combat, and he received two and universities, and he ensured the this time of year that I joined his Purple Hearts for his actions. passage of the civil rights restoration staff—fresh out of law school, fresh off Even by Members of this body, How- bill. He helped to pass the fair housing of taking the bar exam. He was cer- ell Heflin was always affectionately re- bill and helped to establish a national tainly my mentor and role model in ferred to as ‘‘Judge.’’ If you read back holiday that honors the late Martin many ways, and each day that I am in over the day he announced his retire- Luther King, Jr. the Senate, I strive to continue his leg- ment, which was on March 29, 1995, all Howell Heflin’s commitment to ra- acy—not that I always vote as Howell of his colleagues referred to him as cial justice and his sensitivity to issues Heflin would, although, frankly, know- ‘‘Judge’’ because of his extraordinary of race led him in 1993 to give a re- ing him as I did, I am absolutely con- career. As a one-term chief justice of markable floor speech that opposed an vinced that he would have moderated the Alabama Supreme Court, he mod- insignia patent bill that contained an many of his positions with changing ernized Alabama’s court system and image of a Confederate battle flag. times. He was that kind of leader. But won numerous awards for it as well as This was over 20 years before the trag- I am certainly guided by the principles for himself personally. He was a known edy in Charleston, SC, when battle of public service to his constituents national figure because of his work on flags across the country came down. It that he described in his retirement an- the courts. Later, while in this body, was 20 years or so before that when he nouncement, in which he said: he helped to streamline the Federal opposed an amendment that would courts in order to help move the civil I have endeavored to represent Alabama in have contained an image of the Confed- a studied, impartial, and fair-minded man- courts and the criminal justice system. erate battle flag. It was truly a re- ner. My record certainly indicates at least He always believed that justice delayed markable speech, and I referenced it an independent streak. I hope Alabamians was justice denied. just recently in a speech I gave here on know that my decisions were based on what He was elected to the Senate in 1978. the Equality Act. It was considered by I thought was in the best interest of my I was then in my third year of law many—his friends, his family, his staff, State and Nation. While some may argue or school. During the summer of 1978, I and all who knew him, especially those disagree with my decisions, I was convinced opted to work full time on his cam- in this body—to be his finest hour. It that I was right. And I believe most Alabam- paign rather than to clerk for a law was his finest hour because it was one ians felt that nothing more could be ex- pected of me. firm. This was in part because I be- of those rare occasions on the floor of lieved that his election, following a 20- the Senate during which an impas- I agree with him 100 percent. year or more domination of Alabama sioned speech by one Senator swayed a Ironically, Judge Heflin passed away politics by George Wallace, would be vote. 10 years to the day from the day he one of the most significant elections in There was an amendment and a mo- gave that speech on March 29. I miss Alabama’s history—a turning point for tion to table on that bill—a motion him. Alabama misses him. And I can a State whose reputation had sorely that had not succeeded. Howell Heflin assure my colleagues who didn’t know suffered throughout the civil rights then took to the floor so as to sway him, the U.S. Senate misses him as movement. It turned out I was abso- Senators to reconsider. Then, over- well. lutely right. Howell Heflin’s election whelmingly, by a vote of over 75 to 20- The threads that tie Judge Heflin and ushered in a time in Alabama during something, the motion was tabled, and Giles Perkins together in history are which politicians in our State began to the bill died, as it should have. their deeply rooted integrity and their look beyond the dog whistle politics of That led Carol Moseley-Braun—the dedication to leaving the State of Ala- race and to do their best to represent first African-American female Senator bama better than they found it. Their all of the citizens of Alabama. in history—to state the following: memories inspire me every day.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:10 Jul 09, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G08JY6.008 S08JYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE S4688 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 8, 2019 Today, following these remarks, I am suicide each day. That number has, un- VA Secretary Robert Wilkie called dedicating the conference rooms in my fortunately, remained roughly un- the IMPROVE Wellbeing for Veterans Senate office to these two men who, changed throughout the years. Act ‘‘key’’ to unlocking the veterans through leadership and commitment, Tellingly and sadly, only 6 of those 20 suicide crisis. made a positive difference in the his- veterans are receiving healthcare serv- I am pleased with the support we tory of the State of Alabama, as well ices at the VA. have received from the Secretary, as in my life. Veterans are particularly vulnerable members of the committee, and other I am so happy that I am going to be to mental health struggles which, when colleagues, and I encourage other Sen- joined by Judge Heflin’s son Tom and untreated, can lead to increased risk of ators to cosponsor this important leg- his wife Cornelia, as well as numerous suicide. They suffer a disproportion- islation that will make a positive im- former Heflin staffers, including his ately higher rate of suicide compared pact on our effort to reduce veteran longtime chief of staff, Mike House, to the general population. suicides. who is the one who made that fateful In Arkansas, veterans represent It is also important to make it easier call to me that summer as I was study- about 8 percent of the population, but, for veterans in crisis to get the help ing for the bar exam to offer me the job sadly, they account for one-fifth of the they need. That is why I teamed up here on the Hill. suicides in my State. So you have 8 with Senator MANCHIN to introduce the Also with us will be Drew Perkins percent of the population yet 20 per- SPEED Act. This legislation would es- and his wife Nelly. Drew is the brother cent of the suicides. tablish a three-digit number that is of Giles. They will be here with us as I have heard the anguish of family easy for veterans to remember in order we celebrate both Judge Heflin and members and friends who miss the to reach the Veterans Crisis Line. In a Giles Perkins. signs of mental health struggles in crisis, time is of the essence. Providing I would be remiss if I didn’t also men- their loved ones. We have read and a more direct line of communication tion that in the corner of the Giles Per- heard in the news about veterans who will save lives. kins Conference Room will be the large have taken their own lives on VA prop- Created in 2007, the Veterans Crisis Yoda doll that will be kept in his erties. They were so close to help yet Line has answered over 3.5 million honor. felt that their situations were beyond calls. This has been an essential tool to As for me, I will strive to continue repair. We need to close the loop to en- prevent veteran suicides. By taking an the work that they began, to fulfill sure that individuals at risk make con- additional step to simplify the number, their vision, and to honor their memo- tact with professionals trained to re- we can make further strides and expe- ries as long as I have the privilege of spond to address the needs of these vul- dite assistance to veterans in crisis. serving here in the U.S. Senate. nerable veterans. The VA has indicated that suicide Congress is actively engaged in fight- I yield the floor. prevention is its highest clinical pri- ing this public health crisis. In 2015, we The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ority. To help improve its operation, passed and the President signed into ator from Arkansas. oversight, and evaluations of its sui- law the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention VETERAN SUICIDE PREVENTION EFFORTS cide prevention media outreach cam- for American Veterans Act. This was Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam President, re- paigns, we have partnered with Senator an important step to providing the VA cently I met with members of the RICHARD BLUMENTHAL to introduce the with the tools and flexibility to get American Legion of Arkansas during help for veterans living with mental Reach Every Veteran in Crisis Act. their annual convention. This year illness. We knew this was just the This bill supports recommendations by they celebrated 100 years of helping start. the Government Accountability Office veterans. I was honored to join them My colleagues and I on the Senate study that found gaps in the VA’s sui- on this occasion and share how proud Veterans Affairs Committee are con- cide prevention media outreach activi- we are of their efforts to serve their tinuing to build on that foundation. I ties. fellow veterans. am hopeful that we can advance the By delivering an action plan for the Since its founding, Legionnaires have three particular pieces of legislation I VA to follow, we can isolate meaning- been leading advocates for veterans am about to highlight so that we can ful suicide prevention programs and en- and their families. They are committed give help to veterans at risk of suicide. sure resources are focused on efforts to strengthening the policies, pro- Senator WARNER and I recently intro- that save lives. grams, and institutions to support duced the IMPROVE Wellbeing for Vet- An important provision of the legis- those who have worn our Nation’s uni- erans Act. This bill will enable the VA lation requires establishing targets to form. to harness the potential of what is al- evaluate the effectiveness of the out- One of the ways they have been in- ready occurring in communities by al- reach campaign. It is vital that we strumental in achieving this is bring- lowing it to provide grant funding to have metrics to measure the success of ing Legionnaires from across the coun- nonprofits and local organizations for the VA’s mental health and suicide try to Washington to share the Le- expanded outreach to veterans. prevention programs. gion’s priorities with me and my col- Our bill enhances coordination and As the chairman of the Military Con- leagues. Members from Arkansas ex- planning of veteran mental health and struction and Veterans Affairs Appro- pressed that one of the top issues for suicide prevention services and will priations Subcommittee, I have been the Legion this Congress, as has been better measure the effectiveness of pushing the VA to incorporate meas- the case for the past several years, is these programs in order to reduce the urement tools so that we can better suicide prevention. alarming number of veteran suicides. evaluate the effectiveness of VA pro- The American Legion and other We can work with veteran-serving grams. That is why, in the subcommit- VSOs like the VFW, AMVETS, IAVA, nonprofits to create and use a standard tee’s fiscal year 2019 bill, we incor- Wounded Warrior Project—and the list measurement tool that helps us in this porated language requiring the VA to simply goes on and on—are pressing for area. report to Congress the metrics it uses action to improve access and treat- Some nonprofit groups have imple- to evaluate the efficacy of all of its ment for veterans who are at risk of mented their own tools to track mental health and suicide prevention suicide. We all know there is room for progress and monitor the results of programs. improvement on this front. their programs. My colleagues and I are committed Congress has provided significant The VA should examine how it can to upend the trend of veteran suicide. funding increases to the Department of work with partners to develop or adopt We are blessed to have many organiza- Veterans Affairs to decrease veteran a measurement tool that will be used tions devoted to this common goal. suicide rates. In fiscal year 2010, the uniformly across all groups. This will Together, we can make a positive dif- VA requested $62 million for suicide allow the VA and its partners to iden- ference in the lives of veterans and prevention outreach. That number tify which suicide prevention efforts their families and give them hope for a nearly quadrupled to $222 million with- are having the most impact so that re- brighter tomorrow. in 10 years. Despite the sharp increase sources can be concentrated appro- I yield the floor. in resources, sadly, 20 veterans commit priately. I suggest the absence of a quorum.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:10 Jul 09, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G08JY6.009 S08JYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE July 8, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4689 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Murkowski Romney Sullivan of billion-dollar disasters has doubled clerk will call the roll. Paul Rounds Thune compared to what it has been over the Perdue Sasse Toomey The legislative clerk proceeded to Portman Scott (FL) Wicker long term. These numbers give us a call the roll. Risch Scott (SC) Young sense of what extreme weather and cli- Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I ask Roberts Shelby mate inaction will cost us, but the unanimous consent that the order for NAYS—42 hundreds of billions of dollars of dam- the quorum call be rescinded. Baldwin Hassan Reed ages we have seen from extreme weath- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Bennet Heinrich Rosen er over the past few years do not cap- BOOZMAN). Without objection, it is so Blumenthal Hirono Schatz ture the full costs. Booker Jones Schumer An economist named Gary Yohe re- ordered. Brown Kaine Shaheen CLOTURE MOTION Cantwell King Sinema cently pointed out in a Washington Cardin Klobuchar Smith Post article that extreme weather Pursuant to rule XXII, the Chair lays Carper Manchin Stabenow doesn’t simply damage or destroy prop- before the Senate the pending cloture Casey Markey Tester erty. These events require people, busi- motion, which the clerk will state. Coons Menendez Udall nesses, and government to take money The legislative clerk read as follows: Cortez Masto Merkley Van Hollen Duckworth Murphy Warner they would have spent elsewhere and CLOTURE MOTION Durbin Murray Whitehouse put it toward rebuilding. So instead of We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- Feinstein Peters Wyden promoting growth or investing in busi- ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the NOT VOTING—8 ness or communities, we are treading Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby Cassidy Leahy Tillis water by putting billions of dollars move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- Gillibrand Rubio Warren into just rebuilding the status quo. nation of Daniel Aaron Bress, of California, Harris Sanders to be United States Circuit Judge for the Yohe calculates that if we have similar Ninth Circuit. The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this extreme weather events over the next Mitch McConnell, Thom Tillis, Richard vote, the yeas are 50, the nays are 42. 10 years, the U.S. GDP will be 3.6 per- Burr, Richard C. Shelby, Shelley Moore The motion is agreed to. cent lower. So, in 2029, our economy Capito, Roger F. Wicker, Johnny Isak- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- will be $1 trillion poorer because of ex- son, David Perdue, Tom Cotton, John ator from Hawaii is recognized. treme weather and climate change. Thune, Steve Daines, John Boozman, Mr. SCHATZ. Mr. President, I ask This is why actuaries have named cli- John Cornyn, Mike Crapo, Pat Roberts, unanimous consent to speak as in John Hoeven, John Barrasso. mate change the No. 1 risk to North morning business. American insurers. This isn’t the Con- The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without servation Council for Hawai’i. This imous consent, the mandatory quorum objection, it is so ordered. isn’t the Sierra Club. This is not the call has been waived. Mr. SCHATZ. I ask unanimous con- League of Conservation Voters. These The question is, Is it the sense of the sent that I be allowed to speak for up are actuaries. They named climate Senate that the debate on the nomina- to 10 minutes, followed by Senators change the No. 1 risk to North Amer- tion of Daniel Aaron Bress, of Cali- WHITEHOUSE and HEINRICH for 10 min- ican insurers. That is why insurance fornia, to be United States Circuit utes each. executives are warning that the world Judge for the Ninth Circuit, shall be The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without will be uninsurable if climate change brought to a close? objection, it is so ordered. accelerates. The yeas and nays are mandatory Mr. SCHATZ. Mr. President, I yield Risks that come with climate under the rule. the floor to the majority leader. change—extreme fires and droughts, The clerk will call the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- sea rise and hurricanes—threaten eco- The legislative clerk called the roll. jority leader is recognized. nomic growth and financial instability Mr. THUNE. The following Senators f across sectors. This is no longer in the are necessarily absent: the Senator future tense. This is no longer hypo- ORDER OF PROCEDURE from Louisiana (Mr. CASSIDY), the Sen- thetical. Climate change is happening ator from Florida (Mr. RUBIO), and the Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I right now and is forcing businesses to Senator from North Carolina (Mr. ask unanimous consent that notwith- change their approach right now. In TILLIS). standing rule XXII, the postcloture Europe and the United States, insur- Further, if present and voting, the time on the Bress nomination expire at ance companies have publicly an- Senator from Florida (Mr. RUBIO) 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9 and that, nounced they will no longer do busi- would have voted ‘‘yea’’ and the Sen- if confirmed, the motion to reconsider ness with mining and coal companies. ator from North Carolina (Mr. TILLIS) be considered made and laid upon the Alliance, Chubb, AXA, Zurich, Swiss would have voted ‘‘yea’’. table and the President be immediately Re, and others have all decided they Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the notified of the Senate’s action. I fur- can’t insure coal anymore. They can’t Senator from California (Ms. HARRIS), ther ask unanimous consent that fol- underwrite or invest in the industry the Senator from New York (Mrs. lowing disposition of the Bress nomina- without taking on too much risk. GILLIBRAND), the Senator from tion, the Senate vote on the pending This is part of a trend across the pri- Vermont (Mr. LEAHY), the Senator cloture motions on the following nomi- vate sector and across the world. from Vermont (Mr. SANDERS), and the nations in the order listed: Executive Farmers, private equity groups, share- Senator from Massachusetts (Ms. WAR- Calendar Nos. 47, 51, and 52; that if clo- holders, and regulators are all looking REN), are necessarily absent. ture is invoked, the confirmation votes at the economic risks of climate The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there occur on Wednesday, July 10, at a time change and changing their strategies any other Senators in the Chamber de- to be determined by the majority lead- to mitigate these risks. They are wor- siring to vote? er in consultation with the Democratic ried about the cost of goods, the profit- The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 50, leader. ability of businesses, the stability of nays 42, as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the market. They are worried about [Rollcall Vote No. 190 Ex.] objection, it is so ordered. the new and growing risk of droughts, YEAS—50 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- floods, storms, wildfires, and sea level Alexander Cramer Hoeven ator from Hawaii. rise because these events reduce the Barrasso Crapo Hyde-Smith AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY CARBON FEE ACT OF value of assets. They decrease invest- Blackburn Cruz Inhofe 2019 ment income. They increase insured Blunt Daines Isakson Boozman Enzi Johnson Mr. SCHATZ. Mr. President, last and uninsured losses. In other words, Braun Ernst Kennedy year, the United States weathered 14 they are disrupting our financial insti- Burr Fischer Lankford different disasters costing $1 billion or tutions. The health of our financial Capito Gardner Lee more, including 2 hurricanes that cost system is at stake, and the cost of in- Collins Graham McConnell Cornyn Grassley McSally more than $25 billion in damages. Just action is higher than the cost of ac- Cotton Hawley Moran in the past 3 years, the annual average tion.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:53 Jul 09, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G08JY6.010 S08JYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE S4690 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 8, 2019 The U.S. Government cannot be plementing solutions to limit its dev- who produce it to bear its true costs. In alone. Like the private sector and astating impact. other words, we need to internalize the other countries, it is in all of our best I heard from many students in New price of carbon pollution at the source. interests to deal with climate change Mexico about how we should confront Our legislation, the American Oppor- and to invest in an energy system for the climate crisis. Earlier this year, I tunity Carbon Fee Act, would collect a the future. The best thing we can do sat down with students in Santa Fe to fee from carbon polluters. It would also that will make the biggest difference is hear their ideas on how we should con- include a border adjustment provision to put a price on carbon. front this crisis. These students showed to ensure that American manufactur- The carbon fee is straightforward and an incredible depth of knowledge on ers would still be able to compete on a it is simple: unleash the markets to climate science and on their changing level playing field and that inter- tackle climate change by requiring atmosphere. They are observing how national carbon polluters would pay a companies to pay for the emissions the climate crisis is already impacting price. The fee for carbon pollution they are responsible for. Senators their daily lives. Talking with young under our bill would start at $52 a ton, WHITEHOUSE, HEINRICH, GILLIBRAND, people who are calling on us to save and it would rise 6 percent each year. and I have introduced a carbon pricing their future drives home how urgent This matches the midrange of the esti- piece of legislation that will allow us this issue is for our next generation. mated cost of carbon that researchers to address nearly all greenhouse gas It is not just high school or college at the Office of Management and Budg- emissions. students. I want to read to you from a et, under the previous administration, Our bill establishes a set of incen- couple of handwritten letters I recently determined in 2016. Roughly translated, tives for businesses to stop using dirty received from elementary school stu- this is the cost that carbon pollution is fuels so the free market can compete, dents in New Mexico. already costing you and your neighbors innovate, and make money building Brook is 9 years old from Albu- because of its devastating effects. This the energy future we need. querque. She wrote to me: ‘‘The Earth is the cost that pollution producers We also give businesses something is important to me because if we don’t should be paying, and we can put the they say they crave, which is cer- take care of earth now things are going revenues raised by this fee on carbon tainty. It is challenging to make in- to get much worse, please do some- pollution directly to work helping vestment choices when the private sec- thing.’’ American households. Our legislation would raise a pro- tor is subjugated to the idiosyncrasies Orla, age 10, from Rio Rancho, wrote: jected $2.3 trillion over 10 years that of politics. The last administration had The Earth is important to me because would be returned directly to American a Clean Power Plan and Paris Agree- Earth is the only planet perfect for us. Earth families in the States to transition us ment and now there is no Clean Power is the place we live, plants live, where other toward a clean energy economy. States Plan and no Paris Agreement. In the creatures big and small live. And if we don’t would receive $10 billion a year to help meantime, companies are trying to do something about this now, our Earth will pay for their transition toward clean plan a business strategy beyond an not be Earth, but Junk. We will have no place to live. Please do something. NOW! energy and a clean energy workforce. election cycle. A price on carbon put in This transition represents our greatest place by Congress is much more certain If these children can see so clearly opportunity to create millions of new than an Executive order and cannot be how important it is, how desperately urgent it is to fight for the future of jobs all across our Nation and particu- overturned or not enforced. larly in our rural communities. Wind You don’t have to take my word for the planet, why on Earth can’t our Na- technology and solar are already two of it. The business community is orga- tion’s leaders here in Washington? I the fastest growing jobs in the Nation. nizing for a carbon fee for this very think it is long past time for us to lis- States need to put real resources into reason. Oil companies with big name ten to our children who are pleading for us to take action and to leave them training our workers for these clean brands have joined together to support energy jobs, and our legislation would a carbon pricing proposal by something with a better world in which to live. It is long past time for us to think make that happen. called the Climate Leadership Council. The rest of the revenue from our leg- One of the top benefits they cite is pre- through substantive solutions that can move us away from carbon pollution islation would be delivered directly to dictability. American families in the form of tax that is causing this crisis. There are many other things we can credits and Social Security and vet- That means we should refuse to con- do about climate. We can invest in erans’ benefits. This is the responsible tinue down the climate deniers’ desired clean jobs. We can invest in nuclear. way forward. This is the type of mar- path of inaction. That will only keep We can work on carbon capture. We ket-based climate policy that should us moving toward more and more cost- can certainly fund innovation. We can have the support of both Democrats ly disruptions for our children. I am fo- do solar and wind. I am for conserva- and Republicans. tion and efficiency. The point is there cused on implementing real and prag- We know that to meet our climate is no silver bullet, but there is silver matic solutions to eliminate this pollu- goals and to limit the damage wrought buckshot. In other words, we are going tion. That is why I was proud to join by the climate crisis, we must imme- to have to do all of these things, and with Senator WHITEHOUSE of Rhode Is- diately change our trajectory. We must the best way to get all of these things land and Senator SCHATZ of Hawaii to move toward an economy that is run done is to simply assign a price to car- introduce legislation this year that entirely—yes, 100 percent—on clean, bon and let the market take over. That will finally put a price on carbon. The pollution-free energy. is why we should move forward with scientific consensus is clear—the de- Our proposal is just one way to take our legislation. structive wildfires in my home State, a major Federal action that would I yield the floor. the catastrophic hurricanes, and the move us quickly in that direction—and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- extreme flooding we are experiencing I would welcome a full debate in the ator from New Mexico. are all directly linked to our pollution. Senate on the best way forward—but Mr. HEINRICH. Mr. President, I ask When we look at the climate mod- what is abundantly clear is that we can unanimous consent to speak as in eling, one of the surest and, for that no longer afford to debate whether to morning business. matter, one of the cheapest ways we move forward. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without can move the needle is by finally put- Our climate crisis often feels too big, objection, it is so ordered. ting a price on carbon pollution be- too complex, too hard to fix. However, Mr. HEINRICH. Mr. President, a new cause the truth is carbon pollution the scientific fact is, we have created generation of young leaders in my isn’t free. We are all paying the price this problem, and we possess the cre- home State of New Mexico and all for carbon pollution in the billions of ativity and the tools and the tech- around the world recognizes that the dollars we are spending each and every nology to fix it. Our kids understand climate crisis is not just urgent, it is year to recover from climate disrup- better than even most of us do that we literally existential. These young stu- tions of more extreme wildfires, floods, need to act urgently and decisively. dents and activists are demanding that and storms. We need to stop socializing That is what leadership is all about. their elected leaders get to work on im- the cost of that pollution and ask those That is our job.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:53 Jul 09, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G08JY6.015 S08JYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE July 8, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4691 I yield the floor. and abroad, national banks here and We actually added it up. The groups The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- abroad, government agencies here and behind this letter received collectively ator from Rhode Island. abroad, and risk analysts, who do this over half a billion dollars from groups Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, we kind of thing professionally, that we linked to the fossil fuel billionaire have just heard two colleagues make are headed for economic perils if cli- Koch brothers, ExxonMobil, the Amer- convincing and compassionate argu- mate change is not addressed with an ican Petroleum Institute, and other ments for putting a price on carbon, effective, predictable remedy, like a fossil fuel interests. It is a complete the central protection from climate price on carbon emissions. front. Half a billion dollars is a lot. Re- crisis. Last month, even Pope Francis con- member, that is just what the re- A price on carbon like we propose vened a 2-day summit at the Vatican searchers could find. Because these would dramatically lower emissions on climate change, where he urged gov- front groups hide their funding so well, and put us on a net-zero-by-2050 path, ernments, businesses, and oil compa- the true number is probably several the path necessary to avoid the worst nies to get serious about climate times that, probably billions of dollars. climate chaos. Because it is a price on change and to follow carbon pricing as It sounds disgusting, doesn’t it—an pollution, we can dial it up or dial it the smart path forward, calling it ‘‘es- industry hiding behind front groups to down as climate chaos worsens or sential.’’ spend billions of dollars to gum up a abates. Because our proposal is border- By the way, to do a little moral wan- remedy to our climate crisis? But why adjustable, it would let American in- der here, Pope Francis is not alone wouldn’t the fossil fuel industry spend dustry compete even in countries with- among religious leaders in seeing a a few billion dollars to block climate out a price on carbon. Because our plan moral imperative to solving this prob- action here in Congress? The annual is revenue neutral, all the funds go lem. U.S. subsidy for fossil fuel was most re- back to the American people in the The head of the Church of England cently estimated by the International form of payroll tax credits, Social Se- said that ‘‘[r]educing the cost of cli- Monetary Fund at $650 billion. Against curity or VA benefits, or grants to mate change is essential to the life of that fat annual subsidy, spending a few States to navigate this transition. faith. It is a way to love our neighbour billion is just a rounding error. If our plan is so good, you might and to steward the gift of creation.’’ Look at one example from this flo- think it would already be on its way to Two hundred thirty-two evangelical tilla of phony front-group signatories: becoming law. You might think there pastors from 44 States declared that Americans for Tax Reform, with its would be Senate hearings on it or bi- ‘‘[l]ove of God, love of neighbor, and president Grover Norquist, which partisan negotiations. Well, none of the the demands of stewardship are more claims to represent the regular tax- above. To understand why that is tak- than enough reason for evangelical payer. Hogwash. Americans for Tax Re- ing place, you have to look at who is Christians to respond to the climate form has received over $5 million from supporting carbon pricing and who is change problem with moral passion and Koch-linked groups—Koch Industries, opposed. concrete action.’’ the big fossil fuel company—and over Forty-three rabbis from around the Let’s start with the good news. Who $800,000 from the American Petroleum world stated that ‘‘Jewish teachings is supporting it? Earlier this year, 27 Institute. They are hired guns, and mandate that we do everything pos- winners of the Nobel Prize in econom- they are wearing masks so you don’t sible to help avert a climate catas- ics—27 Nobel prize-winning econo- trophe and other environmental disas- know who is paying them. That group mists—15 former Chairs of the Presi- ters and to help shift our imperiled is just one tentacle of the fossil fuel dent’s Council of Economic Advisers, planet onto a sustainable path.’’ climate denial apparatus. They have more than half of them marked here in Likewise, leaders and scholars of the even taken over the U.S. Chamber of red are Republicans; 4 former Chairs of Islamic, Hindu, and Buddhist faiths Commerce and the National Associa- the Federal Reserve, half of them Re- have urged climate action, including tion of Manufacturers and turned those publicans; and 2 Treasury Secretaries, pricing carbon. business groups into fossil fuel zombies including a Republican, in the Wall With all this support, particularly on climate change. Street Journal, no less, endorsed a bor- from so many Republicans, you would It is time to say enough. der-adjustable price on carbon with think that carbon pricing would be a I ask my colleagues to please take a revenues returned to the American no-brainer and that we would be al- sincere look at climate change and car- people— in other words, a carbon price ready at work here in Congress doing bon pricing and look at who is saying very like our bill. something. Unfortunately, if you what. On one side, you have the moral Even the patron saint of conservative thought that, you would be wrong. authority of the great religions. You economists, Milton Friedman, himself The bad news is who is opposed to have bipartisan agreement of the a Nobel Prize winner, made the case carbon pricing and what dirty tools world’s best economists. You have lots that it is proper under conservative ec- they bring to that job. Here is one ex- of Republicans—at least ones who don’t onomics for government to put a price ample: Last month, hints of interest in have to face elections. You have lots of on pollution. carbon pricing appeared from a few tough, smart business leaders. My God, [T]he best way to do it is to impose a tax House Republicans, and suddenly an you even have your home State univer- on the cost of the pollutants . . . and make ‘‘open letter’’ appeared opposing car- sities that teach this stuff. On the an incentive for . . . manufacturers and for bon pricing. The letter was signed by other side, you have a bunch of hired consumers to keep down the amount of pol- all these entities with happy-sounding guns, hiding behind phony front-group lution. names like Americans for Tax Reform, masks, funded with fossil fuel money Four former Republican Administra- Americans for Prosperity, Citizens that they try to hide. Who are you tors of the Environmental Protection Against Government Waste. Such nice going to trust? Pope Francis or the Agency—for President Nixon, Presi- names. oily, secretive Koch brothers? Milton dent Reagan, and both President You might think this letter rep- Friedman or fossil-fuel hit man Grover Bushes—advocated for a price on car- resents grassroots popular opposition Norquist? The International Monetary bon in the New York Times. to carbon pricing. You would be wrong. Fund or ExxonMobil, the company that There is burgeoning support in the These groups have a common identi- has been caught out lying for decades business community. In May, dozens of fier: They keep their funding sources about climate change over and over companies, with a combined market secret. But skilled investigative jour- again? Front groups who hide their do- cap of nearly $2.5 trillion, came to Con- nalists and researchers who spent nors—isn’t that a clue? Can we as a gress to advocate for a price on carbon. countless hours digging through cor- body, as the Senate, really not discern CEOs of 13 major corporations recently porate tax filings and other documents where the conflict of interest lies, announced the formation of the CEO have unearthed the funders. And guess where the record of lying lies? Climate Dialogue to do the same. All what. The vast majority of these The climate crisis is real, and it is these CEOs and corporations may be groups are funded with fossil fuel accelerating. Bad as it is already, we responding to an explosion of warnings money. They are front groups. They are just in the opening credits. It is coming from economic regulators here are not real. getting worse. The pages sitting here

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:53 Jul 09, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G08JY6.016 S08JYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE S4692 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 8, 2019 on the Senate floor know this. The rest lates that, in the Senate, the notifica- (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained of their lives will be spent coping with tion of proposed sales shall be sent to in the Defense Article or Defense Services the consequences of our failure, the the chairman of the Senate Foreign Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex. (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: failure of the grownups—the sickening Relations Committee. July 8, 2019. failure of the grownups. In keeping with the committee’s in- * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms We have to get going here. We are tention to see that relevant informa- Export Control Act. trying to do it your way. Pretty much tion is available to the full Senate, I POLICY JUSTIFICATION every Republican who has thought this ask unanimous consent to have printed Taipei Economic and Cultural Representa- climate problem through to a solution in the RECORD the notifications which tive Office in the United States (TECRO)— comes to the same place: a revenue- have been received. If the cover letter Block I–92F MANPAD Stinger Missiles and neutral, border-adjustable price on car- references a classified annex, then such Related Equipment and Support bon. That is what we offered. We can’t annex is available to all Senators in TECRO has requested to buy two hundred come much further than that. We are the office of the Foreign Relations fifty (250) Block I–92F MANPAD Stinger mis- reaching out. We are trying to do it Committee, room SD–423. siles and four (4) Block I–92F MANPAD There being no objection, the mate- Stinger Fly-to-Buy missiles. Also included is your way. But the answer back can’t be one (1) Captive Flight Trainer (CFT), twen- dictated by a fossil fuel industry that rial was ordered to be printed in the ty-three (23) Field Handling Trainers (FHTs), has spent billions to deny and obscure RECORD, as follows: one hundred eight (108) Gripstock Control the facts, an industry that to this day DEFENSE SECURITY Groups, one hundred eight (108) Medium fights from behind a facade of lies. COOPERATION AGENCY, Thermal Weapon Sights (MTWS), seven (7) I tell my Republican colleagues, they Arlington, VA. Tracking Head Trainers (THTs), two (2) Si- have lied to you and lied to you, and Hon. JAMES E. RISCH, erra Coolant Recharging Units (CRUs), one you should cut them loose. We are all Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, (1) Missile Go/No Go Test Set, one hundred U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. eight (108) Identification Friend or Foe just back from the Fourth of July. How DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Pursuant to the re- (IFF), TFF Development, one (1) Integrated about an independence day for the Re- porting requirements of Section 36(b)(1) of Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), Gov- publican Party from the rotten rain of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, ernment Furnished Equipment, spare and re- the fossil fuel industry? Just cut them we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. pair parts, telemeters, range and test sup- loose. 19–21 concerning the Army’s proposed Let- port, contractor technical support, con- Let’s do the job we have been en- ter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Taipei tractor training, contractor engineering trusted with as Senators. Let’s look at Economic and Cultural Representative Office services, contractor logistics services, con- the facts. Let’s look at the reality. in the United States (TECRO) for defense ar- solidation, total package fielding, material ticles and services estimated to cost $223.56 fielding team, Field Service Representative Let’s look at what our home State uni- million. After this letter is delivered to your (FSR), U.S. Government technical support, versities teach and what real busi- office, we plan to issue a news release to no- and other associated equipment and services nesses in America are telling us. Let’s tify the public of this proposed sale. and other related elements of logistics and do our job. Sincerely, program support. The total estimated pro- On our part, we have reached over as CHARLES W. HOOPER, gram cost is $223.56 million. far as we know how. We know nothing Lieutenant General, USA, Director. This proposed sale is consistent with U.S. more that we can offer than the terms Enclosures. law and policy as expressed in Public Law 96– TRANSMITTAL NO. 19–21 8. that Republicans have proposed when This proposed sale will support the foreign Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of they work this problem through to a policy and national security of the United Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the solution. We said yes. Is there really States by helping to improve the security Arms Export Control Act, as amended not one of you who will reach back and and defensive capability of the recipient, an start to solve this problem? (i) Prospective Purchaser: Taipei Economic important force for political stability, mili- and Cultural Representative Office in the tary balance, and economic progress in the I yield the floor. United States (TECRO). I suggest the absence of a quorum. region. (ii) Total Estimated Value: The recipient intends to use these defense The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. SUL- Major Defense Equipment* $114.13 million. articles and services to modernize its armed LIVAN). The clerk will call the roll. Other $109.43 million. forces and expand its existing air defense ar- Total $223.56 million. The senior assistant legislative clerk chitecture to counter threats. This will con- (iii) Description and Quantity or Quan- proceeded to call the roll. tribute to the recipient military’s goal to up- tities of Articles or Services Under Consider- date its capability while further enhancing Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ation for Purchase: ask unanimous consent that the order Major Defense Equipment (MDE): greater interoperability between the recipi- for the quorum call be rescinded. Two hundred fifty (250) Block I–92F ent, the U.S., and other allies. The recipient The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without MANPAD Stinger Missiles. will have no difficulty absorbing this equip- Four (4) Block I–92F MANPAD Stinger Fly- ment into its armed forces. objection, it is so ordered. The proposed sale of this equipment and to-Buy Missiles. f Non-MDE: Also included is one (1) Captive support will not alter the basic military bal- Flight Trainer (CFT), twenty-three (23) Field ance in the region. LEGISLATIVE SESSION The principal contractors will be Raytheon Handling Trainers (FHTs), one hundred eight Missile Systems. There are no known offset (108) Gripstock Control Groups, one hundred agreements proposed. However, the pur- eight (108) Medium Thermal Weapon Sights MORNING BUSINESS chaser typically requests offsets. Any offset (MTWS), seven (7) Tracking Head Trainers agreement will be defined in negotiations be- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I (THTs), two (2) Sierra Coolant Recharging ask unanimous consent that the Sen- tween the purchaser and the contractor. Units (CRUs), one (1) Missile Go/No Go Test Implementation of this proposed sale will ate proceed to legislative session and Set, one hundred eight (108) Identification require 12 U.S. Government or contractor be in a period of morning business, Friend or Foe (IFF), IFF Development, one representatives to travel to the recipient for with Senators permitted to speak (1) Integrated Electronic Technical Manuals a period of 6 weeks (non-concurrent). therein for up to 10 minutes each. (IETMs), Government Furnished Equipment, There will be no adverse impact on U.S. de- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without spare and repair parts, telemeters, range and fense readiness as a result of this proposed test support, contractor technical support, sale. objection, it is so ordered. contractor training, contractor engineering TRANSMITTAL NO. 19–21 f services, contractor logistics services, con- Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION solidation, total package fielding, material fielding team, Field Service Representative Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, section (FSR), U.S. Government technical support, Arms Export Control Act 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act and other associated equipment and services Annex Item No. vii requires that Congress receive prior no- and other related elements of logistics and (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: tification of certain proposed arms program support. 1. The highest classification of the Stinger (iv) Military Department: Army (TW–B– 92F Reprogrammable Micro-Processor (RMP) sales as defined by that statute. Upon ZZZ). Block I Missile and Stinger Man-Portable such notification, the Congress has 30 (v) Prior Related Cases. if any: None. Air Defense System (MANPADS) hardware is calendar days during which the sale (vi) Sales Commission. Fee, etc., Paid, Of- CONFIDENTIAL, and the highest classifica- may be reviewed. The provision stipu- fered, or Agreed to be Paid: None. tion of data and information is SECRET.

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The guidance section of the missile Economic and Cultural Representative Office tion may be included upon request from cus- and tracking head trainer contain highly in the United States (TECRO) for defense ar- tomer: One hundred fifteen thousand four sensitive technology and are classified CON- ticles and services estimated to cost $2.0 bil- hundred (115,400) A576 Cartridge, .50 Caliber FIDENTIAL. Missile System hardware com- lion. After this letter is delivered to your of- Linked 4 API/API-T F/M2; one thousand ponents contain sensitive critical tech- fice, we plan to issue a news release to notify eighty (1,080) G815—Grenade, Smoke Screen- nologies. Stinger Block I critical technology the public of this proposed sale. ing L8Al/A3; two million four hundred sixty is primarily in the area of design and produc- Sincerely, two thousand four hundred (2,462,400) A131— tion know-how and not end-items. This sen- CHARLES W. HOOPER, Cartridge 7.62MM 4 BALL 1 TRACER; one sitive/critical technology is inherent in the Lieutenant General, USA, Director. million two hundred thirty-one thousand hybrid microcircuit assemblies; micro-proc- Enclosures. two hundred (1,231,200) Al11—Cartridge, essors; magnetic and amorphous metals; pu- TRANSMITTAL NO. 19–22 7.62mm Blank M82 Linked; one thousand five rification; firmware; printed circuit boards; Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of hundred twelve (1,512) A541—50 Armor Pierc- laser roll rate sensor; dual detector assem- Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the ing Incendiary, Tracer M20 F/M2; ninety one bly; detector filters; optical coatings; ultra- Arms Export Control Act, as amended thousand eight hundred (91,800) A557—Car- violet sensors; compounding and handling of tridge, .50 Caliber 4 Ball/1 Tracer Linked M33 electronic, electro-optic, and optical mate- (i) Prospective Purchaser: Taipei Economic F/M2; fifty four thousand (54,000) A598—Car- rials; test equipment operating instructions; and Cultural Representative Office in the tridge, .50 Caliber Blank F/M2 (MILES); and energetic materials fabrication and loading United States (TECRO). four thousand nine hundred sixty eight technology; warhead components and seeker (ii) Total Estimated Value: (4,968) AA38—Cartridge, .50 Caliber M962 assembly. Information on countermeasures Major Defense Equipment* $1.450 billion. (SLAP); and other related elements of logis- vulnerability to electronic countermeasures, Other $.550 billion. tics and program support. Total $2.000 billion. system performance capabilities and effec- (iv) Military Department: Army (TW–B– (iii) Description and Quantity or Quan- tiveness, simulation and test data and soft- ZCT). tities of Articles or Services under Consider- ware source code are classified up to SE- (v) Prior Related Cases. if any: None. ation for Purchase: CRET. (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc. Paid, Of- Major Defense Equipment (MDE): 2. If a technologically advanced adversary fered, or Agreed to be Paid: None. One hundred eight (108) MlA2T Abrams were to obtain knowledge of the hardware (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained Tanks. and software elements, the information in the Defense Article or Defense Services One hundred twenty-two (122) M2 Chrysler could be used to develop countermeasures or Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex. Mount Machine Guns. equivalent systems which might reduce sys- (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: Two hundred sixteen (216) M240 Machine tem effectiveness or be used in the develop- July 8, 2019. Guns. ment of a system with similar or advanced * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Fourteen (14) M88A2 HERCULES Vehicles. Export Control Act. capabilities. Sixteen (16) M1070A1 Heavy Equipment 3. A determination has been made that the POLICY JUSTIFICATION Transporters (HET). recipient can provide substantially the same Five hundred seventy-two (572) M1002 Taipei Economic and Cultural Representa- degree of protection for the sensitive tech- TPMP–T1 Rounds. tive Office in the United States (TECRO)— nology being released as the U.S. Govern- Three hundred fifty-nine (359) M831A1 M1A2T Abrams Tanks and Related Equip- ment. This sale is necessary in furtherance HEAT Rounds. ment and Support of the U.S. foreign policy and national secu- Six hundred twenty-one (621) M865 TECRO has requested to buy one hundred rity objectives outlined in the Policy Jus- TPCSPS–T2 Rounds. eight (108) M1A2T Abrams Tanks; one hun- tification. Eight hundred twenty-eight (828) CZ11 Ad- dred twenty-two (122) M2 Chrysler Mount 4. All defense articles and services listed in vanced Multipurpose Rounds. Machine Guns; two hundred sixteen (216) this transmittal have been authorized for re- Eight hundred twenty eight (828) M830A1 M240 Machine Guns; fourteen (14) M88A2 lease and export to the recipient. HEAT Rounds. HERCULES Vehicles; sixteen (16) M1070A1 f Non-MDE: Also included are sixteen (16) Heavy Equipment Transporters (HET); five ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION M1000 Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) hundred seventy-two (572) M1002 TPMP–T1 Semi-Trailers; sixty four (64) Export Single Rounds; three hundred fifty-nine (359) Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, section Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System M831A1 HEAT Rounds; and six hundred twen- 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act (SINCGARS); one hundred eight (108) AN/ ty-one (621) M865 TPCSPS–T2 Rounds, and requires that Congress receive prior no- PSN–13A Defense Advanced Global Posi- eight hundred twenty eight (828) M830A1 tification of certain proposed arms tioning System (GPS) Receiver (DAGR) with HEAT Rounds. Also included are sixteen (16) sales as defined by that statute. Upon Selective-Availability/Anti-Spoofing Module M1000 Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) such notification, the Congress has 30 (SAASM); one hundred thirty eight (138) AN/ Semi-Trailers; sixty four (64) Export Single VAS–5B Driver Vision Enhancer (DVE–A) Channel Ground and Airborne Radio; System calendar days during which the sale Kits; one hundred eight (108) M250 Smoke (SINCGARS); one hundred eight (108) AN/ may be reviewed. The provision stipu- Grenade Launchers; fourteen (14) M239 PSN–13A Defense Advanced; Global Posi- lates that, in the Senate, the notifica- Smoke Grenade Launchers; seven thousand tioning System (GPS) Receiver (DAGR) with tion of proposed sales shall be sent to eight hundred sixty-two (7,862) KEW–A1 Selective-Availability/Anti-Spoofing Module the chairman of the Senate Foreign Rounds; one thousand nine hundred sixty six (SAASM); one hundred thirty eight (138); AN/ Relations Committee. (1,966) CA38—Cartridge, 120MM Canister VAS–5B Driver Vision Enhancer (DVE–A) In keeping with the committee’s in- Round; eight hundred sixty four (864) M76 Kits; one hundred eight (108); M250 Smoke tention to see that relevant informa- (G826) or L8Al/L8A3 (G815) Smoke Grenade Grenade Launchers; fourteen (14) M239 Rounds; eight hundred twenty eight (828) In- Smoke Grenade Launchers; seven thousand tion is available to the full Senate, I sensitive Munitions High Explosive Tracer eight hundred sixty two (7,862) KEW–A1 ask unanimous consent to have printed (IMHE–T) rounds; twenty two (22) sets Rounds; one thousand nine hundred sixty six in the RECORD the notifications which Dummy CTG, 120mm Armor-Piercing, Fin- (1,966) CA38—Cartridge, 120MM Canister have been received. If the cover letter Stabilized, Discarding Sabot (CA64); twenty Round; eight hundred sixty four (864) M76 references a classified annex, then such two (22) Dummy Cartridge 120mm Canister (G826) or L8A1/L8A3 (G815) Smoke Grenade annex is available to all Senators in M1028; twenty two (22) Dummy M865 Rounds; eight hundred twenty eight (828) In- the office of the Foreign Relations TPCSPS–T (C785); FMS export armor; Hun- sensitive Munitions High Explosive Tracer Committee, room SD–423. ter/Killer technology, Commander’s Inde- (IMHE–T) rounds; twenty two (22) sets pendent Thermal Viewer (CITV); Common Dummy CTG, 120mm Armor-Piercing, Fin- There being no objection, the mate- Remotely Operated Weapon Station-Low Stabilized, Discarding Sabot (CA64); twenty rial was ordered to be printed in the Profile (CROWS-LP); spare parts; support two (22) Dummy Cartridge 120mm Canister RECORD, as follows: equipment; AGT–1500 tank engines and X– M1028; twenty two (22) Dummy M865 DEFENSE SECURITY 1100 tank transmissions; depot level support; TPCSPS–T (C785); FMS export armor; Hun- COOPERATION AGENCY, Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE); ter/Killer technology, Commander’s Inde- Arlington, VA. repair parts; communication support equip- pendent Thermal Viewer (CITV); Common Hon. JAMES E. RISCH, ment; communication equipment integra- Remotely Operated Weapon Station-Low Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, tion; tools and test equipment; training; Profile (CROWS–LP); spare parts; support U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. training simulators; repair and return pro- equipment; AGT–1500 tank engines and X– DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Pursuant to the re- gram; U.S. Government and contractor engi- 1100 tank transmissions; depot level support; porting requirements of Section 36(b)(1) of neering, technical, and logistics support Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE);

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This is a commercially devel- neering, technical, and logistics support commander with the ability to effectively oped item and is not warranted by the US services; Technical Assistance Field Team aim and fire the tank main armament sys- Government. All components of the car- (TAFT); and other related elements of logis- tem under a broad range of adverse battle- tridge, 120mm Kinetic Energy-Tungsten are tics and program support. Additionally, the field conditions. The Hunter/Killer tech- UNCLASSIFIED. The capabilities of this following recommended basic load ammuni- nology provides the commander the ability cartridge, to include the terminal effects, tion may be included upon request from cus- to search for and acquire targets while the target impact dispersion, and armor defeat- tomer: One hundred fifteen thousand four gunner engages priority targets. The hard- ing capabilities, are classified CONFIDEN- hundred (115,400) A576 Cartridge, .50 Caliber ware itself is UNCLASSIFIED. The engineer- TIAL, except for armor penetration test re- Linked 4 API/API–T F/M2; one thousand ing design and manufacturing data associ- sults against Special Armored Targets, eighty (1,080) G815—Grenade, Smoke Screen- ated with the detector and infrared (IR) op- which are classified SECRET, or the same ing L8A1/A3; two million four hundred sixty tics and coatings are considered sensitive. level of classification as the target, which- two thousand four hundred (2,462,400) A131— The technical data package is UNCLASSI- ever is greater. The tungsten processing and Cartridge 7.62MM 4 BALL 1 TRACER; one FIED with the exception of the specifica- penetrator manufacturing methods are sen- million two hundred thirty-one thousand tions for target acquisition range (CON- sitive data. No technological information re- two hundred (1,231,200) A111—Cartridge, FIDENTIAL), nuclear hardening (CON- garding the tungsten penetrator material 7.62mm Blank M82 Linked; one thousand five FIDENTIAL, restricted data) and laser hard- will be supplied with the cartridges being hundred twelve (1,512) A541—50 Armor Pierc- ening (SECRET). considered for foreign military sales. The ing Incendiary, Tracer M20 F/M2; ninety one 2. Special Armor. Major components of spe- highest level of information that could be thousand eight hundred (91,800) A557—Car- cial armor are fabricated in sealed modules transferred with the sale of this round is UN- tridge, .50 Caliber 4 Ball/1 Tracer Linked M33 and in serialized removable subassemblies. CLASSIFIED. F/M2; fifty four thousand (54,000) A598—Car- Special armor vulnerability data for both 8. If a technologically advanced adversary tridge, .50 Caliber Blank F/M2 (MILES); and chemical and kinetic energy rounds are clas- were to obtain knowledge of the hardware four thousand nine hundred sixty eight sified SECRET. Engineering design and man- and software elements, the information (4,968) AA38—Cartridge, .50 Caliber M962 ufacturing data related to special armor are could be used to develop countermeasures or (SLAP); and other related elements of logis- also classified SECRET. equivalent systems which might reduce sys- tics and program support. The total esti- 3. AGT 1500 Gas Turbine Propulsion Sys- tem effectiveness or he used in the develop- mated program cost is $2.00 billion. tem. The use of a gas turbine propulsion sys- ment of a system with similar or advanced This proposed sale is consistent with U.S. tem in the MIA2T Abrams tank is a unique capabilities. law and policy as expressed in Public Law 96– application of armored vehicle power pack 9. A determination has been made that the 8. technology. The AGT–1500 engine and X–1100 recipient can provide substantially the same This proposed sale serves U.S. national, transmission are not classified. Manufac- degree of protection for the sensitive tech- economic, and security interests by sup- turing processes associated with the produc- nology being released as the U.S. Govern- porting the recipient’s continuing efforts to tion of turbine blades, recuperator, bearings ment. This sale is necessary in furtherance modernize its armed forces and to maintain and shafts, and hydrostatic pump and motor, of the U.S. foreign policy and national secu- a credible defensive capability. The proposed are proprietary and therefore are commer- rity objectives outlined in the Policy Jus- sale will help improve the security of the re- cially competition sensitive. tification. cipient and assist in maintaining political 4. Compartmentation. A major surviv- 10. All defense articles and services listed stability, military balance, and economic ability feature of the Abrams Tank is the in this transmittal have been authorized for progress in the region. compartmentation of fuel and ammunition. release and export to the recipient. This proposed sale of M1A2 tanks will con- Compartmentation is the positive separation tribute to the modernization of the recipi- of the crew and critical components from f ent’s main battle tank fleet, enhancing its combustible materials so that in the event ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION ability to meet current and future regional the fuel or ammunition ignites or is deto- threats and to strengthen its homeland de- nated by an incoming round, the crew is Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, section fense. These tanks will contribute to the re- fully protected. As demonstrated during the 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act cipient’s goal of updating its military capa- Abram Live Fire tests, compartmentation requires that Congress receive prior no- bility while further enhancing interoper- significantly enhances crew survivability tification of certain proposed arms ability with the United States and other al- and substantially reduces the likelihood of sales as defined by that statute. Upon lies. The recipient will have no difficulty ab- the tank being immobilized by an ammuni- such notification, the Congress has 30 sorbing this equipment into its armed forces. tion explosion and fire. Sensitive informa- The proposed sale of this equipment and calendar days during which the sale tion (SBU) includes the performance of the support will not alter the basic military bal- may be reviewed. The provision stipu- ammunition compartments as well as the ance in the region. lates that, in the Senate, the notifica- The M1A2T tank prime contractor will be compartment design parameters. 5. The CROWS–LP (M153A2El) is a com- tion of proposed sales shall be sent to General Dynamics Land Systems, Sterling mander’s weapon station. It allows for under the chairman of the Senate Foreign Heights, Michigan. Production will be at An- armor operation of weapons—M2HB, M2Al, niston Army Depot, Anniston, Alabama, and Relations Committee. M240B and M240. The CROWS–LP is an up- the Joint Systems Manufacturing Center, In keeping with the committee’s in- dated version of the M153A2 CROWS and is Lima, Ohio. The M88A2 recovery vehicle tention to see that relevant informa- approximately 10 inches lower in height. The prime contractor will be BAE, York, Penn- tion is available to the Senate, I ask CROWS–LP increases crew visibility over the sylvania. The M1070A1 Heavy Equipment weapon station. The fire control system of unanimous consent to have printed in Transporter (HET) prime contractor will be the CROWS–LP allows an operator to fire on the RECORD the notifications which Oshkosh, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. There are no a target from either a stationary or moving have been received. If the cover letter known offset agreements proposed. However, platform. The CROWS–LP integrates a day references a classified annex, then such the purchaser typically requests offsets. Any camera (VIM–C), thermal camera (TIM 1500) offset agreement will be defined in negotia- annex is available to all Senators in and laser range finder (STORM/STORM–PI) tions between the purchaser and the con- the office of the Foreign Relations is UNCLASSIFIED. Committee, room SD–423. tractor. 6. M76 Infra-Red (IR) Grenade. The M76 In- Implementation of this proposed sale will There being no objection, the mate- fraRed (IR) grenade is UNCLASSIFIED but require annual trips to the recipient involv- sensitive. The grenade uses a brass particle rial was ordered to be printed in the ing up to 30 U.S. Government and 15 con- fill that is specifically designed, when shat- RECORD, as follows: tractor representatives for a period of up to tered by a high explosive shock wave, to dis- DEFENSE SECURITY six years to manage the fielding and training perse in a cloud of specific sized particles. COOPERATION AGENCY, for the program. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. de- These particles obscure the visual through Arlington, VA. fense readiness as a result of this proposed the far infrared portions of the electro- Hon. JAMES E. RISCH, sale. magnetic spectrum. As a result, this grenade Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, defeats night sights, thermal viewers, laser U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. TRANSMITTAL NO. 19–22 designators, laser rangefinders, and any DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Pursuant to the re- Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of other equipment that relies on visual or in- porting requirements of Section 36(b)(5)(C) of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the frared active or passive technologies. The the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), as Arms Export Control Act properties of the brass fill are easily reverse amended, we are forwarding Transmittal No. Annex Item No. vii engineered, and therefore could be used to 19–0H. This report relates to enhancements (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: defeat U.S. imaging and targeting systems or upgrades from the level of sensitivity of

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TRANSMITTAL NO. 19–0H tion of proposed sales shall be sent to (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: the chairman of the Senate Foreign July 8, 2019. Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensi- tivity of Technology or Capability (Sec. Relations Committee. f In keeping with the committee’s in- 36(b)(5)(c), AECA) TRIBUTE TO JOHN FALKENBURY (i) Purchaser: Taipei Economic and Cul- tention to see that relevant informa- tural Representative Office (TECRO). tion is available to the full Senate, I Mr. BURR. Mr. President, today I (ii) Sec. 36(b)(l), AECA Transmittal No.: 16– ask unanimous consent to have printed wish to pay tribute to my constituent 01. in the RECORD the notifications which and friend, John Falkenbury who is re- Date: December 16, 2015. have been received. If the cover letter tiring this month as president and COO Military Department: Army. references a classified annex, then such of the USO of North Carolina. John has (iii) Description: On December 16, 2015, annex is available to all Senators in served the USO in North Carolina suc- Congress was notified by Congressional cer- cessfully since March 2009. tification transmittal number 16–01, of the the office of the Foreign Relations possible sale under Section 36(b)(1) of the Committee, room SD–423. In this role, John has been respon- Arms Export Control Act of seven hundred There being no objection, the mate- sible for planning, organizing, and di- sixty-nine (769) TOW 2B Aero Radio Fre- rial was ordered to be printed in the recting the operations of the Sate quency (RF) Missiles (BGM–71F-Series). This RECORD, as follows: headquarters, five USO fixed centers, proposed sale also includes fourteen (14) DEFENSE SECURITY and a mobile center in the areas in and Radio Frequency (RF) TOW 2b Aero (BGM– COOPERATION AGENCY, surrounding Jacksonville, Charlotte, 71F-Series) Fly-to-Buy Missiles for lot ac- Arlington, VA. Fayetteville, and Raleigh-Durham, NC. ceptance testing, forty-six (46) Improved Tar- Hon. JAMES E. RISCH, These base and airport centers provide get Acquisition System (ITAS) Launchers, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, four (4) Improved Target Acquisition System U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. a full range of important services in- (ITAS) launcher spares, Missile Support DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Pursuant to the re- cluding critical resiliency, transition Equipment, Government Furnished Equip- porting requirements of Section 36(b)(5)(C) of assistance, financial literacy, and chil- ment, Technical Manuals/Publications, the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), as dren’s educational programs; travel as- Spare Parts, Tool and Test Equipment, amended, we are forwarding Transmittal No. sistance at Charlotte Douglas Inter- Trainers, Training, U.S. Government Tech- 19–0I. This report relates to enhancements or national, Raleigh-Durham, and Fay- nical Support/Integrated Logistical Support, upgrades from the level of sensitivity of etteville airports; deployment and Contractor Technical Support, and other as- technology or capability described in the homecoming operations; internet and sociated equipment and services. The esti- Section 36(b)(1) AECA certification 15–74 of mated total cost was $268 million. Major De- December 16, 2015. video link access; military and civilian fense Equipment (MDE) constituted $237 mil- Sincerely, community outreach programs; fallen lion of this total. CHARLES W. HOOPER, and Wounded Warrior escort services; This transmittal notifies the inclusion of Lieutenant General, USA, Director. holiday feasts; and extensive morale- the following MDE items: (1) an additional Enclosures. boosting activities. one thousand two hundred forty (1,240) TOW TRANSMITTAL NO. 19–0I Remarkably, in the aftermath of 28 Aero, Radio Frequency (RF) missiles Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensi- Hurricane Matthew, the USO of North (BGM–71F-Series); (2) an additional fourteen tivity of Technology or Capability (Sec. Carolina was able to quickly arrange (14) TOW 2B Aero, Radio Frequency (RF) 36(b)(5)(C), AECA) missiles (BGM–71F-Series) Fly-to-Buy mis- for nearly 1,000 care packages that siles; (3) an additional fifty-eight (58) Im- (i) Purchaser: Taipei Economic and Cul- were airlifted by Blackhawk heli- proved Target Acquisition System (ITAS); tural Representative Office (TECRO). copters to soldiers and civilians in the and (4) one hundred (100) M1167A1Bl (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: stricken areas. For 5 days, the mobile HMMWVs. Also included are missile support 15–74; Date: December 16, 2015; Military De- center deployed within 24 hours to es- partment: Army. equipment, government-furnished equip- tablish a center in the Guard’s primary ment, technical manuals/publications, spare (iii) Description: On December 16, 2015, Congress was notified by Congressional cer- and austere ‘‘tent city’’ near Lum- parts, tool and test equipment, training, U.S. berton and provided basic necessity Government technical support/logistical sup- tification transmittal number 15–74, of the port, contractor technical support, and other possible sale under Section 36(b)(1) of the items, a BBQ dinner, satellite, and related elements of logistics and program Arms Export Control Act of two-hundred and internet services to over 400 soldiers. support. These inclusions will increase the eight (208) Javelin Guided Missiles; U.S. Gov- I also rise today to thank Mr. MDE value by $241.2 million resulting in a ernment and contractor technical assistance, Falkenbury for his 20 years of service new MDE cost of $478.2 million. The new above the line transportation costs, and in the U.S. Army prior to his work for other related elements of logistics and pro- total case value will be $567.2 million. the USO. His military experience in- (iv) Significance: This notification will gram support. The estimated total cost was $57 million. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) cluded assignments throughout the allow the recipient to improve its security United States and in Germany, includ- and defensive capability. constituted $50 million of this total. (v) Justification: This proposed sale serves This transmittal notifies the inclusion of ing battalion executive officer, 2nd Ar- U.S. national, economic, and security inter- the following MDE items: four hundred nine mored Division, Fort Hood, TX; chief of ests by supporting the recipient’s continuing (409) FGM–148E Javelin Missiles; and forty- operations and later director of public efforts to modernize its armed forces and en- six (46) Javelin Command Launch Units affairs, 56th Field Artillery Command, hance its defensive capability. The proposed (CLUs). Also included are Basic Skill Train- Germany; director of public affairs, ers (BST); U.S. Government and contractor sale will help improve the security of the re- U.S. Army War College and Carlisle cipient and assist in maintaining political technical assistance; training; support; transportation; and other related elements Barracks at Carlisle Barracks, PA. stability, military balance, and economic I am honored to congratulate John progress in the region. of logistics and program support. These in- (vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The state- clusions will increase the MDE value by $105 Falkenbury on his retirement from a ment contained in the original AECA 36(b)(1) million and the non-MDE value by $24 mil- career of distinguished public service transmittal applies to the MDE items re- lion, resulting in a new MDE cost of $155 mil- and to thank him for his commitment ported here. lion and new total case value of $186 million. to this great Nation. (iv) Significance: This notification will (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: f July 8, 2019. allow the recipient to improve its security and defensive capability. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS f (v) Justification: This proposed sale serves ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION U.S. national, economic, and security inter- ests by supporting the recipient’s continuing TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM STRAUSS Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, section efforts to modernize its armed forces and en- 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act hance its defensive capability. The proposed ∑ Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, today requires that Congress receive prior no- sale will help improve the security of the re- I wish to honor William J. ‘‘Bill’’

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:53 Jul 09, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08JY6.024 S08JYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE S4696 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 8, 2019 Strauss, a WWII veteran who served his nonprofit that provides training and steelhead, trout, and alligator. Chef country with bravery, honor, and dis- support services for people experi- Kirt uses locally sourced fish, game, tinction and who continues to inspire encing disabilities. In this role, he and seasonal ingredients from local Arkansans as an active member of his aimed to break the historical link be- farmers markets. Kirt hosts a weekly community. tween disability and poverty, adding wild game dinner at his restaurant, Bill was born on October 27, 1919. education and employment services to bringing specialty dishes to patrons This year, his friends, family, and com- the organization’s operations. Under from across the region. munity have planned a number of his leadership, Granite State Inde- When he is not on the job, you can events to celebrate his 100th birthday pendent Living grew from three offices find Chef Kirt hunting and fishing and and recognize his endless commitment to eight and increased staff to more spending time with his triplet sons, to serving others. than 850 full-time staff and personal Daniel, Andrew, and Benjamin. Kirt’s Bill has led a life of service. He was care attendants. This growth has made wife, Carol, helps him run Snake River drafted into the U.S. Army in January the organization a statewide resource Grill and even makes all of the home- 1942 and assigned to the 73rd Field Ar- for seniors and those who experience made pies herself. Chef Kirt is often tillery of the 9th Armored Division— disabilities, helping them have access found catering events and teaching the ‘‘Phantom Division’’—which val- to competitive integrated employment cooking classes throughout the Magic iantly helped defeat the Germans at and to live safely, comfortably, and Valley. He has been known to teach at the Battle of the Bulge. independently at home. the College of Southern Idaho and For his selfless service, Bill earned In addition, Clyde has been an incred- Hagerman High School, as well as over- numerous awards, including the Euro- ible advocate for democracy and equal- seas in Macau and Hong Kong. He pean African Middle Eastern Theater ity in our elections, leading a national starred in the PBS Outdoor Channel Ribbon with three Bronze Battle Stars. coalition of disability organizations on television series, ‘‘Cooking on the Wild In recent years, he was also awarded election reform and election accessi- Side,’’ which featured hunting field the French Legion of Honor. bility and coauthoring ‘‘Voters Denied trips through Idaho followed by lessons When he was honorably discharged in Equal Access at the Polls; A Status Re- from Kirt on how to cook wild game. 1945, Bill returned home and married port of the Accessibility of Polling He has authored cookbooks and pro- the late Betty Dean Saulsman. The Places in the United States.’’ duced cooking videos so people every- couple raised four children. Clyde has helped people understand where can learn how to prepare wild Bill moved to Salem, AR, in 1995 and that all of our citizens deserve equal- game. has been a leader in the community. He ity, opportunity, and community par- The State of Idaho is proud to be a is a lifetime member of the VFW and ticipation. More and more people are home for creative small businesses like continues to be an active member of living lives of self-sufficiency and pur- Snake River Grill. Chef Kirt’s commit- VFW Post 9777. He shares the memories pose because of his hard work and com- ment to providing unique meals and ex- of his WWII service and his stories of mitment, and I have been honored to periences allows his customers to enjoy the Battle of the Bulge at schools and work with Clyde on building a more in- an excellent product produced in their at various community events. clusive New Hampshire and country. own community. I would like to extend Like his fellow servicemembers, Bill I hope you will join me in honoring a my sincerest congratulations to Chef defined the Greatest Generation. Their dedicated Granite Stater, Clyde Kirt Martin, his wife Carol, and to the sacrifice and dedication changed the Terry.∑ employees of Snake River Grill for course of history. After serving in un- f being selected as the July 2019 Idaho imaginable circumstances in Europe, RECOGNIZING SNAKE RIVER GRILL Small Business of the Month. You Bill came home and set about creating make our great State proud, and I look ∑ a stronger nation, something he con- Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, small forward to watching your continued tinues today. I want to thank him for businesses make up a significant por- growth and success.∑ his service and wish him a very happy tion of the retail and food services in- 100th birthday.∑ dustry in my home State of Idaho and f f around the country. In Idaho, small MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT businesses employ 68 percent of work- Messages from the President of the TRIBUTE TO CLYDE TERRY ers in the food services sector. As a United States were communicated to ∑ Ms. HASSAN. Mr. President, today I member and former chairman of the the Senate by Ms. Roberts, one of his would like to recognize the retirement Senate Committee on Small Business secretaries. of Mr. Clyde Terry of Concord, NH. and Entrepreneurship, I am proud to Clyde started his career in 1982 as an recognize Snake River Grill as the f administrative hearings officer, pro- Idaho Small Business of the Month for EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED tecting the rights of individuals who July 2019. Located in Hagerman, Snake experience disabilities in the State River Grill has provided exceptional As in executive session the Presiding service systems. service and quality food in a wel- Officer laid before the Senate messages He then worked as the director of coming environment for more than two from the President of the United policy and planning for the New Hamp- decades. States submitting sundry nominations shire Developmental Disabilities Coun- Like many Idahoans, Kirt Martin fell which were referred to the appropriate cil. He was promoted to executive di- in love with the beautiful scenery and committees. rector where he assisted in the drafting the genuine people in the Gem State (The messages received today are of and advocated for State and Federal and decided to call Idaho home in 1988. printed at the end of the Senate pro- legislation on issues impacting the Kirt served our country in Vietnam as ceedings.) lives of people who experience disabil- a member of the U.S. Navy and devel- f ities and directed the 5-year State oped an appreciation for culinary prac- plan. tices around the world during his tour MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE In 2010, he was named to the National of service. RECEIVED DURING ADJOURNMENT Council on Disabilities by President After graduating from the College of Under the authority of the order of Barack Obama and was appointed its Southern Idaho and Le Cordon Bleu the Senate of January 3, 2019, the Sec- chair in 2015. Clyde also served as the culinary school in Ottawa, Canada, retary of the Senate, on June 28, 2019, chair of the policy development and Kirt capitalized on his passions and during the adjournment of the Senate, program evaluation committee, and in opened Snake River Grill in 1995. As a received a message from the House of both roles, he used his vast knowledge third-generation cook and an avid fish- Representatives announcing that the and experience in New Hampshire to er and hunter, he uses his expertise in House had passed the following bill, guide his work. French cuisine to put a unique spin on without amendment: For more than 16 years, Clyde has led classic Idaho meals. Snake River Grill S. 2047. An act to provide for a 2-week ex- Granite State Independent Living, a offers dishes such as Idaho sturgeon, tension of the Medicaid community mental

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A communication from the Ad- retary of the Senate, on June 28, 2019, 2019; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- ministrator of the Environmental Protection during the adjournment of the Senate, trition, and Forestry. Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- received a message from the House of EC–1824. A communication from the Con- port entitled ‘‘Fiscal Year 2018 Superfund Representatives announcing that the gressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Five-Year Review Report to Congress’’; to Speaker pro tempore (Mr. BEYER) had Plant Health Inspection Service, Department the Committee on Environment and Public signed the following enrolled bill: of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to Works. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Plant Pest EC–1834. A communication from the Assist- S. 2047. An act to provide for a 2-week ex- Regulations’’ ((RIN0579–AC98) (Docket No. ant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), tension of the Medicaid community mental APHIS–2008–0076)) received during adjourn- transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- health services demonstration program, and ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- ative to the Chickamauga Lock Replacement for other purposes. dent of the Senate on July 1, 2019; to the project, Chickamauga Lake, Hamilton Coun- Under the authority of the order of Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ty, Tennessee; to the Committee on Environ- the Senate of January 3, 2019, the en- Forestry. ment and Public Works. rolled bill was signed on June 28, 2019, EC–1825. A communication from the Direc- EC–1835. A communication from the Direc- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, tor of the Regulatory Management Division, during the adjournment of the Senate, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- by the Acting President pro tempore ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- (Mr. GRAHAM). titled ‘‘Valifenalate; Pesticide Tolerances’’ titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Alabama: PSD ENROLLED BILL SIGNED (FRL No. 9994–93–OCSPP) received in the Of- Replacement Units’’ (FRL No. 9995–84–Re- Under the authority of the order of fice of the President of the Senate on June gion 4) received in the Office of the President the Senate of January 3, 2019, the Act- 26, 2019; to the Committee on Agriculture, of the Senate on June 28, 2019; to the Com- Nutrition, and Forestry. mittee on Environment and Public Works. ing President pro tempore (Mr. GRA- EC–1826. A communication from the Senior EC–1836. A communication from the Direc- HAM) announced that on June 28, 2019, Official performing the duties of the Under tor of the Regulatory Management Division, during the adjournment of the Senate, Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readi- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- he had signed the following enrolled ness), transmitting the report of an officer ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- bill, which was previously signed by authorized to wear the insignia of the grade titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Massachusetts; the Speaker pro tempore of the House of rear admiral (lower half) in accordance Boston Metropolitan Area, Lowell, Spring- field, Waltham, and Worcester Second 10- (Mr. BEYER): with title 10, United States Code, section 777, this will not cause the Department to exceed Year Carbon Monoxide Limited Maintenance H.R. 2940. An act to extend the program of the number of frocked officers authorized; to Plan’’ (FRL No. 9995–71–Region 1) received in block grants to States for temporary assist- the Committee on Armed Services. the Office of the President of the Senate on ance for needy families and related programs EC–1827. A communication from the Assist- June 28, 2019; to the Committee on Environ- through September 30, 2019. ant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and ment and Public Works. f Reserve Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to EC–1837. A communication from the Direc- law, a report on the mobilizations of selected tor of the Regulatory Management Division, MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE reserve units, received during adjournment Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- At 3:02 p.m., a message from the of the Senate in the Office of the President ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- House of Representatives, delivered by of the Senate on July 2, 2019; to the Com- titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; North Carolina; mittee on Armed Services. Revision to Permit Term for Non-Title V Air Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, EC–1828. A communication from the Acting Quality Permits’’ (FRL No. 9995–85–Region 4) announced that the House has passed Principal Deputy Director, Defense Pricing received in the Office of the President of the the following bill, in which it requests and Contracting, Department of Defense, Senate on June 28, 2019; to the Committee on the concurrence of the Senate: transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Environment and Public Works. H.R. 3055. An act making appropriations a rule entitled ‘‘Defense Federal Acquisition EC–1838. A communication from the Direc- for the Departments of Commerce and Jus- Regulation Supplement: Only One Offer’’ tor of the Regulatory Management Division, tice, Science, and Related Agencies for the ((RIN0750–AJ19) (DFARS Case 2017–D009)) re- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for ceived in the Office of the President of the ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- other purposes. Senate on June 28, 2019; to the Committee on titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air Armed Services. Quality Implementation Plans; Pennsyl- The message also announced that EC–1829. A communication from the Direc- vania; Removal of Allegheny County Re- pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2702, the Clerk tor, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protec- quirements Applicable to Gasoline Volatility appoints the following individual on tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report in the Allegheny County Portion of the the part of the House of Representa- entitled ‘‘2018 Fair Lending Report of the Bu- Pittsburgh-Beaver Valley Area’’ (FRL No. tives to the Advisory Committee on reau of Consumer Financial Protection’’; to 9996–04–Region 3) received in the Office of the the Records of Congress: Ms. Danna the Committee on Banking, Housing, and President of the Senate on June 28, 2019; to Bell of Washington, DC. Urban Affairs. the Committee on Environment and Public EC–1830. A communication from the Acting Works. f Deputy General Counsel for Operations, De- EC–1839. A communication from the Direc- ENROLLED BILL PRESENTED partment of Housing and Urban Develop- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ment, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- The Secretary of the Senate reported port relative to a vacancy in the position of ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- that on June 28, 2019, she had presented Assistant Secretary, Public and Indian Hous- titled ‘‘District of Columbia; Existing Non- to the President of the United States ing, Department of Housing and Urban De- attainment New Source Review (NNSR) Pro- the following enrolled bill: velopment, received in the Office of the gram Meets the Requirements for the Imple- President of the Senate on June 28, 2019; to mentation of the 2008 Ozone NAAQS’’ (FRL S. 2047. An act to provide for a 2-week ex- the Committee on Banking, Housing, and No. 9995–97–Region 3) received in the Office of tension of the Medicaid community mental Urban Affairs. the President of the Senate on June 28, 2019; health services demonstration program, and EC–1831. A communication from the Direc- to the Committee on Environment and Pub- for other purposes. tor of Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit lic Works. f Insurance Corporation, transmitting, pursu- EC–1840. A communication from the Direc- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Re- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, EXECUTIVE AND OTHER duced Reporting for Covered Depository In- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- COMMUNICATIONS stitutions’’ (RIN3064–AE82) received in the ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- The following communications were Office of the President of the Senate on June titled ‘‘Idaho; Authorization of State Haz- laid before the Senate, together with 28, 2019; to the Committee on Banking, Hous- ardous Waste Management Program Revi- ing, and Urban Affairs. sions’’ (FRL No. 9995–77–Region 10) received accompanying papers, reports, and doc- EC–1832. A communication from the Divi- in the Office of the President of the Senate uments, and were referred as indicated: sion Chief of Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of on June 28, 2019; to the Committee on Envi- EC–1823. A communication from the Ad- Land Management, Department of the Inte- ronment and Public Works. ministrator, Agricultural Marketing Serv- rior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- EC–1841. A communication from the Direc- ice, Department of Agriculture, transmit- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Required Fees for tor of the Regulatory Management Division,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:57 Oct 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD19\JULY\S08JY9.REC S08JY9 S4698 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 8, 2019 Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- EC–1850. A communication from the Man- Aviation Administration, Department of ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- agement and Program Analyst, Federal Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to titled ‘‘Review of the Dust-Lead Hazard Aviation Administration, Department of law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Standards and the Definition of Lead-Based Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to ness Directives; Leonardo S.p.A. Heli- Paint’’ (FRL No. 9995–49–OCSPP) received in law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- copters’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– the Office of the President of the Senate on ness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes’’ 2018–0737)) received in the Office of the Presi- June 28, 2019; to the Committee on Environ- ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2019–0017)) dent of the Senate on June 28, 2019; to the ment and Public Works. received in the Office of the President of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and EC–1842. A communication from the Acting Senate on June 28, 2019; to the Committee on Transportation. Inspector General, Department of Health and Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC–1859. A communication from the Man- Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to EC–1851. A communication from the Man- agement and Program Analyst, Federal law, a report entitled ‘‘Part D Plans Gen- agement and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of erally Include Drugs Commonly Used by Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Dual Eligibles: 2019’’ ; to the Committee on Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Finance. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- ness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc.’’ EC–1843. A communication from the Man- ness Directives; Aviat Aircraft Inc. Air- ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2019–0445)) agement and Program Analyst, Federal planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– received in the Office of the President of the Aviation Administration, Department of 2017–0418)) received in the Office of the Presi- Senate on June 28, 2019; to the Committee on Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to dent of the Senate on June 28, 2019; to the Commerce, Science, and Transportation. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- Committee on Commerce, Science, and ment of VOR Federal Airways V–8, V–102, Transportation. f and V–277 in the Vicinity of Guthrie, TX’’ EC–1852. A communication from the Man- ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2018–0769)) agement and Program Analyst, Federal REPORTS OF COMMITTEES received in the Office of the President of the Aviation Administration, Department of Senate on June 28, 2019; to the Committee on Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to The following reports of committees Commerce, Science, and Transportation. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- were submitted: EC–1844. A communication from the Assist- ness Directives; The Boeing Company Air- By Mr. RISCH, from the Committee on ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– Foreign Relations, with an amendment in ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to 2019–0407)) received in the Office of the Presi- the nature of a substitute and an amendment sections 36(c) and (d) of the Arms Export dent of the Senate on June 28, 2019; to the Control Act, the certification of a proposed to the title and with an amended preamble: Committee on Commerce, Science, and license for the manufacture of significant S. Res. 34. A resolution expressing the Transportation. military equipment abroad and the export of sense of the Senate that the Governments of EC–1853. A communication from the Man- Burma and Bangladesh ensure the safe, dig- defense articles, including technical data agement and Program Analyst, Federal and defense services, abroad controlled under nified, voluntary, and sustainable return of Aviation Administration, Department of the Rohingya refugees who have been dis- Category I of the U.S. Munitions Lists to Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Israel to support the development and manu- placed by the campaign of ethnic cleansing law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- conducted by the Burmese military and to facture of component parts of pistols and ri- ness Directives; The Boeing Company Air- fles in the amount of $1,000,000 or more immediately release unjustly imprisoned planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– (Transmittal No . DDTC 19–011); to the Com- journalists, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo. 2019–0445)) received in the Office of the Presi- mittee on Foreign Relations. By Mr. ALEXANDER, from the Committee EC–1845. A communication from the Ad- dent of the Senate on June 28, 2019; to the on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, ministrator of the General Services Adminis- Committee on Commerce, Science, and with an amendment in the nature of a sub- tration, transmitting, pursuant to law, two Transportation. stitute: EC–1854. A communication from the Man- (2) reports relative to data on all Federal S. 1895. A bill to lower health care costs. agement and Program Analyst, Federal Government procurement contract awards; Aviation Administration, Department of and to the dollar amount and the distribu- f Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to tion of subcontracts awarded during fiscal law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- year 2018 with respect to the North American INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND Industry Classification System; to the Com- ness Directives; CFM International S.A. Tur- JOINT RESOLUTIONS mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- bofan Engines’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. mental Affairs. FAA–2019–0212)) received in the Office of the The following bills and joint resolu- EC–1846. A communication from the Direc- President of the Senate on June 28, 2019; to tions were introduced, read the first tor, Administrative Office of the United the Committee on Commerce, Science, and and second times by unanimous con- States Courts, transmitting, pursuant to Transportation. sent, and referred as indicated: EC–1855. A communication from the Man- law, an annual report to Congress concerning By Mr. MARKEY (for himself, Mr. intercepted wire, oral, or electronic commu- agement and Program Analyst, Federal ISAKSON, Ms. WARREN, Mrs. FEIN- nications; to the Committee on the Judici- Aviation Administration, Department of STEIN, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. MERKLEY, ary. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Mrs. CAPITO, and Mr. RUBIO): EC–1847. A communication from the Man- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- S. 2054. A bill to posthumously award the agement and Program Analyst, Federal ness Directives; CFM International S.A. Tur- Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Aviation Administration, Department of bofan Engines’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to FAA–2019–0414)) received in the Office of the Stevens, and Sean Smith, in recognition of law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- President of the Senate on June 28, 2019; to ment of Class E Airspace; Sibley, IA’’ the Committee on Commerce, Science, and their contributions to the Nation; to the ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2019–0038)) Transportation. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban received in the Office of the President of the EC–1856. A communication from the Man- Affairs. Senate on June 28, 2019; to the Committee on agement and Program Analyst, Federal By Mr. WHITEHOUSE (for himself and Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Aviation Administration, Department of Mr. REED): EC–1848. A communication from the Man- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to S. 2055. A bill to allow the Coast Guard to agement and Program Analyst, Federal law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- issue a certificate of documentation with a Aviation Administration, Department of ness Directives; Cirrus Design Corporation’’ coastwise endorsement for the vessel OLI- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2019–0392)) VER HAZARD PERRY, and for other pur- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- received in the Office of the President of the poses; to the Committee on Commerce, ment of Class E Airspace; Monroe, GA’’ Senate on June 28, 2019; to the Committee on Science, and Transportation. ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2019–0206)) Commerce, Science, and Transportation. By Mr. BROWN (for himself, Mr. received in the Office of the President of the EC–1857. A communication from the Man- PORTMAN, Mr. BRAUN, and Mr. Senate on June 28, 2019; to the Committee on agement and Program Analyst, Federal PETERS): Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Aviation Administration, Department of S. 2056. A bill to ensure that Federal infra- EC–1849. A communication from the Man- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to structure programs require the use of mate- agement and Program Analyst, Federal law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- rials produced in the United States, and for Aviation Administration, Department of ness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Air- other purposes; to the Committee on Home- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– land Security and Governmental Affairs. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- 2018–1071)) received in the Office of the Presi- By Mr. MARKEY (for himself, Mr. VAN ness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes’’ dent of the Senate on June 28, 2019; to the HOLLEN, Mr. SCHATZ, and Mr. ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2018–1068)) Committee on Commerce, Science, and BLUMENTHAL): received in the Office of the President of the Transportation. S. 2057. A bill to establish a National Cli- Senate on June 28, 2019; to the Committee on EC–1858. A communication from the Man- mate Bank; to the Committee on Environ- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. agement and Program Analyst, Federal ment and Public Works.

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S. 982 poses. S. 577 At the request of Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, At the request of Mr. LANKFORD, the the names of the Senator from Min- S. 261 name of the Senator from Alabama nesota (Ms. SMITH) and the Senator At the request of Mr. HEINRICH, the from Kansas (Mr. MORAN) were added names of the Senator from New Hamp- (Mr. JONES) was added as a cosponsor of S. 577, a bill to require the establish- as cosponsors of S. 982, a bill to in- shire (Ms. HASSAN), the Senator from ment of a process for excluding articles crease intergovernmental coordination Idaho (Mr. RISCH), the Senator from imported from the People’s Republic of to identify and combat violent crime Nevada (Ms. CORTEZ MASTO) and the China from certain duties imposed within Indian lands and of Indians. Senator from Indiana (Mr. BRAUN) were S. 1036 added as cosponsors of S. 261, a bill to under section 301 of the Trade Act of At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the extend the authorization of appropria- 1974, and for other purposes. name of the Senator from Maryland tions for allocation to carry out ap- S. 598 (Mr. CARDIN) was added as a cosponsor proved wetlands conservation projects At the request of Mr. PETERS, the of S. 1036, a bill to expand the use of under the North American Wetlands name of the Senator from Arizona (Ms. open textbooks in order to achieve sav- Conservation Act through fiscal year SINEMA) was added as a cosponsor of S. ings for students and improve textbook 2024, and for other purposes. 598, a bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase certain funeral price information. S. 358 benefits for veterans, and for other pur- S. 1068 At the request of Mr. SCHATZ, the poses. At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the name of the Senator from Virginia (Mr. S. 668 name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. WARNER) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mr. BROWN, the MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of 358, a bill to amend title 13, United S. 1068, a bill to secure the Federal vot- States Code, to require the Secretary name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. MORAN) was added as a cosponsor of S. ing rights of persons when released of Commerce to provide advance notice from incarceration. to Congress before changing any ques- 668, a bill to amend title XVIII of the S. 1168 tions on the decennial census, and for Social Security Act to waive coinsur- At the request of Mr. BLUNT, the other purposes. ance under Medicare for colorectal can- cer screening tests, regardless of names of the Senator from South Caro- S. 460 whether therapeutic intervention is re- lina (Mr. GRAHAM) and the Senator At the request of Mr. WARNER, the quired during the screening. from Wyoming (Mr. ENZI) were added name of the Senator from North Caro- S. 827 as cosponsors of S. 1168, a bill to amend lina (Mr. TILLIS) was added as a co- At the request of Mr. WHITEHOUSE, the Higher Education Act of 1965 to en- sponsor of S. 460, a bill to amend the the name of the Senator from New sure campus access at public institu- Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend Hampshire (Ms. HASSAN) was added as tions of higher education for religious the exclusion for employer-provided a cosponsor of S. 827, a bill to designate groups. education assistance to employer pay- certain National Forest System land S. 1258 ments of student loans. and certain public land under the juris- At the request of Mr. SCHATZ, the S. 481 diction of the Secretary of the Interior names of the Senator from Rhode Is- At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the in the States of Idaho, Montana, Or- land (Mr. REED) and the Senator from name of the Senator from North Da- egon, Washington, and Wyoming as Ohio (Mr. PORTMAN) were added as co- kota (Mr. CRAMER) was added as a co- wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, sponsors of S. 1258, a bill to prohibit sponsor of S. 481, a bill to encourage wildland recovery areas, and biological the sale of tobacco products to individ- States to require the installation of connecting corridors, and for other uals under the age of 21. residential carbon monoxide detectors purposes. S. 1354 in homes, and for other purposes. S. 849 At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the S. 546 At the request of Mr. CRAMER, the name of the Senator from Illinois (Ms. At the request of Mr. GARDNER, the name of the Senator from Connecticut DUCKWORTH) was added as a cosponsor names of the Senator from Washington (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- of S. 1354, a bill to require certain pro- (Ms. CANTWELL), the Senator from Ala- sponsor of S. 849, a bill to provide for tections for student loan borrowers, bama (Mr. JONES), the Senator from the inclusion on the Vietnam Veterans and for other purposes. Florida (Mr. RUBIO) and the Senator Memorial Wall of the names of the lost S. 1403 from Minnesota (Ms. SMITH) were added crew members of the U.S.S. Frank E. At the request of Ms. DUCKWORTH, as cosponsors of S. 546, a bill to extend Evans killed on June 3, 1969. the name of the Senator from Nevada authorization for the September 11th S. 867 (Ms. ROSEN) was added as a cosponsor Victim Compensation Fund of 2001 At the request of Ms. HASSAN, the of S. 1403, a bill to amend the Child through fiscal year 2090, and for other name of the Senator from Delaware Care Access Means Parents in School purposes. (Mr. CARPER) was added as a cosponsor Program under the Higher Education S. 559 of S. 867, a bill to protect students of Act of 1965. At the request of Mr. TESTER, the institutions of higher education and S. 1418 name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. the taxpayer investment in institu- At the request of Mr. MURPHY, the BROWN) was added as a cosponsor of S. tions of higher education by improving name of the Senator from California 559, a bill to amend the Family and oversight and accountability of institu- (Ms. HARRIS) was added as a cosponsor Medical Leave Act of 1993 to provide tions of higher education, particularly of S. 1418, a bill to establish the leave because of the death of a son or for-profit colleges, improving protec- Strength in Diversity Program, and for daughter. tions for students and borrowers, and other purposes. S. 560 ensuring the integrity of postsecondary S. 1615 At the request of Ms. BALDWIN, the education programs, and for other pur- At the request of Mr. UDALL, the names of the Senator from Massachu- poses. name of the Senator from Alaska (Mr.

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Without At the request of Mr. CASEY, the At the request of Mr. COONS, the objection, it is so ordered. name of the Senator from Alabama name of the Senator from Maryland The resolution (S. Res. 208) was (Mr. JONES) was added as a cosponsor (Mr. VAN HOLLEN) was added as a co- agreed to. of S. 1652, a bill to amend the Internal sponsor of S. Res. 80, a resolution es- The preamble was agreed to. Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a tablishing the John S. McCain III (The resolution, with its preamble, is refundable adoption tax credit. Human Rights Commission. printed in the RECORD of May 14, 2019, S. 1835 S. RES. 120 under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) At the request of Mr. CASEY, the At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the f name of the Senator from Minnesota name of the Senator from North Da- ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, JULY 9, (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) was added as a co- kota (Mr. CRAMER) was added as a co- 2019 sponsor of S. 1835, a bill to reauthorize sponsor of S. Res. 120, a resolution op- the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, posing efforts to delegitimize the State Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I and for other purposes. of Israel and the Global Boycott, Di- ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it S. 1840 vestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel. adjourn until 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 9; At the request of Mrs. FISCHER, the further, that following the prayer and name of the Senator from Minnesota S. RES. 150 At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the pledge, the morning hour be deemed (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) was added as a co- expired, the Journal of proceedings be sponsor of S. 1840, a bill to establish name of the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) was added as a co- approved to date, the time for the two certain requirements for the small re- leaders be reserved for their use later fineries exemption of the renewable sponsor of S. Res. 150, a resolution ex- pressing the sense of the Senate that it in the day, morning business be closed, fuels provisions under the Clean Air and the Senate proceed to executive Act, and for other purposes. is the policy of the United States to commemorate the Armenian Genocide session and resume the consideration S. 1941 through official recognition and re- of the Bress nomination. Finally, I ask At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, the membrance. that the Senate recess from 12:30 p.m. name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. S. RES. 252 to 2:15 p.m. to allow for the weekly WYDEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mr. GRAHAM, the conference meetings. 1941, a bill to amend the Richard B. name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Russell National School Lunch Act to RUBIO) was added as a cosponsor of S. objection? establish a permanent, nationwide Res. 252, a resolution designating Sep- Without objection, it is so ordered. summer electronic benefits transfer for tember 2019 as National Democracy f children program. Month as a time to reflect on the con- S. 1969 ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. tributions of the system of government TOMORROW At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the of the United States to a more free and names of the Senator from Maine (Ms. stable world. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, if COLLINS), the Senator from Con- there is no further business to come be- f necticut (Mr. BLUMENTHAL), the Sen- fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- ator from New Hampshire (Ms. HAS- PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR sent that it stand adjourned under the SAN), the Senator from Virginia (Mr. Mr. SCHATZ. Mr. President, I ask previous order. KAINE), the Senator from Minnesota unanimous consent that the following There being no objection, the Senate, (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) and the Senator from legislative fellows in my office be at 6:50 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, Rhode Island (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) were granted floor privileges for the remain- July 9, 2019, at 10 a.m. added as cosponsors of S. 1969, a bill to der of this Congress: Allison Hutchings, f authorize the Fallen Journalists Me- Chris Thaxton, and Sarah Eccleston. morial Foundation to establish a com- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without NOMINATIONS memorative work in the District of Co- objection, it is so ordered. Executive nominations received by lumbia and its environs, and for other f the Senate: purposes. DEPARTMENT OF STATE EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE S. 2025 DESIGNATION OF JULY AS YURI KIM, OF GUAM, A CAREER MEMBER OF THE SEN- At the request of Mr. PERDUE, the IOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF COUNSELOR, TO BE AM- ‘‘AMERICAN GROWN FLOWER BASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF name of the Senator from Arkansas MONTH’’ THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF (Mr. BOOZMAN) was added as a cospon- ALBANIA. sor of S. 2025, a bill to amend the Motor Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I THE JUDICIARY ask unanimous consent that the Com- Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 R. AUSTIN HUFFAKER, JR., OF ALABAMA, TO BE mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE MIDDLE DIS- to modify the definition of agricultural TRICT OF ALABAMA, VICE W. KEITH WATKINS, RETIRED. commodities, and for other purposes. Forestry be discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 208 and that DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE S. 2032 the Senate proceed to its immediate KERRY LEE PETTINGILL, OF OKLAHOMA, TO BE UNITED At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the STATES MARSHAL FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF consideration. OKLAHOMA FOR THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE PAT- name of the Senator from Tennessee The PRESIDING OFFICER. The RICK J. WILKERSON, TERM EXPIRED. LEXANDER (Mr. A ) was added as a co- clerk will report the resolution by THE JUDICIARY sponsor of S. 2032, a bill to expand re- title. LEE PHILIP RUDOFSKY, OF ARKANSAS, TO BE UNITED search on the cannabidiol and mari- The senior assistant legislative clerk STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT huana. read as follows: OF ARKANSAS, VICE J. LEON HOLMES, RETIRED. IN THE COAST GUARD S. CON. RES. 9 A resolution (S. Res. 208) expressing sup- At the request of Mr. ROBERTS, the port for the designation of July as ‘‘Amer- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT TO SERVE AS THE DIRECTOR OF THE COAST GUARD RE- names of the Senator from Missouri ican Grown Flower Month’’. SERVE IN THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 14, U.S.C., (Mr. BLUNT), the Senator from Kansas There being no objection, the com- SECTION 309(B): (Mr. MORAN) and the Senator from mittee was discharged, and the Senate To be rear admiral (lower half) South Dakota (Mr. THUNE) were added proceeded to consider the resolution. REAR ADM. TODD C. WIEMERS

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IN THE AIR FORCE To be lieutenant colonel JULIA S. FAST CAMILO D. FERNANDEZSALVADOR THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT HOWARD G. RICE SEAN E. FINDLAY TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE AIR THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT RAYMOND D. FISHER FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE SEAN R. FLETCHER ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: CHRISTOPHER T. FLINTON To be colonel SHELLEY A. FLORES JOHN W. POULTER To be colonel NATHAN A. FRANKLIN ALEXANDER J. FRIEDMAN THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT VIRGINIA L. EGLI SAMUEL V. GALIMA TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT TIMOTHY R. GALL FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE NUPUR GARG To be colonel ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: DANIEL M. GARRISON To be colonel CHRISTINE M. GLENDON THOMAS D. AUSHERMAN TIMOTHY A. GOCKE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT DARREN K. PURCELL NIKHIL J. GODBOLE PHILIP H. GOERING TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT LOGAN R. GORGES FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY CHRISTOPHER M. GRACE MEDICAL CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S. C., SECTIONS 624 To be colonel ANDREW E. GRAFF AND 7064: CARY T. GRAYSON III EDWARD J. BRENNAN To be major PATRICK D. GRIMM JASON C. HARRIS BARIS K. GUN KENNETH A. STREMMEL JOSEPH R. ADAMS SKY R. GWINN THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT JESSICA AGUILAR ALLY HA TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR MICHELE F. ALSTON BETHANY M. HALL FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: BRETT S. AMBROSON CRYSTAL B. HAMMONS MARC K. AMING KATHERINE R. HANEY To be major AMANDA K. B. ANTON RICHARD Z. HANEY AARON W. ARMSTRONG LAUREN A. BAKER ALAN J. HANS ROBERT J. ATCHISON TAHA M. HAQUE MATTHEW A. FRANCOM DRISCOLL H. AUGUSTINE CAROLYN A. HARDIN JESSE W. JOHNSON RYAN S. BABCOCK TIMOTHY C. HARKCOM THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT RANDY D. BAIN MATHEW D. HARRELL TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR JEROME J. BARRON BRANDON F. HARRIS FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: MORGAN R. BARRON ANDREW D. HEALEY To be major JULIE A. BAUNCHALK ANTHONY J. HEIDT CHRISTOPHER M. BELYEA DANIEL M. HEILMANN JONATHAN D. BARNES AMBER J. BENTON TIMOTHY L. HEILMANN MICHAEL D. BEAVER SARA E. BIBBENS MATTHEW D. HENSLEY PETER M. CERWINSKI GERALD E. BIENIEK FRANCESANN I. HILL JOEL S. GEARHART MATTHEW R. BLATTNER GENEVIEVE R. HILLIS MICHAEL L. GRAVES BROCK E. BOEHM MICHAEL K. HOGER JASON L. GRIGGS STEVEN C. BOEHMER GREGORY T. HORN ALEXANDER J. HANNA KATHERINE A. BOHRINGER DAVID R. HOURANI NICHOLAUS J. HERR WILLIAM R. BORCH ALEXANDER P. HOUSER TODD M. HUDSON KATHLEEN M. BOYER KARA R. HOVERSON ROY A. JEFFERSON, JR. JOSEPH D. BOZZAY ANDREW J. HOWARD ZACHARY J. JONES NICHOLAS J. BRICKNER JOCELYN S. R. HU JESSE E. LANTZ GARRETT W. BRITTON SUZANNE D. HUGHES ASHLEIGH A. PECK STEPHANIE R. BROOKS DARREN G. HYAMS ERICKA F. SCHLAGHECK BRIANA L. BROWN JASON H. HYDE JEREMIAH P. SEXTON TARA E. BROWN KEVAN T. IFFRIG TOMMY A. BROWN II JOSHUA M. JACOBSON IN THE ARMY WESLEY L. BRUNDRIDGE WILLIAM T. JAEGLE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT BENJAMIN K. BUCHANAN GILLIAN N. JONES TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY ROBERT M. BUCHANAN ZACHARY C. JUNGA NURSE CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 624 AND RICHARD M. BUCK BRYAN J. KANTNER 7064: ROBERT H. BURCH III JAKE M. KARELS MEAGAN R. BUTSCH AMIR KARIMIAN To be lieutenant colonel ROBERT C. CALLAHAN THOMAS M. KELLEY ANTHONY T. CANCIO JOSHUA M. KESSLER JOSHUA S. ANDERSON MIGUEL J. CANO ELAINE S. KEUNG THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT WILLIAM R. CARLTON, JR. ALYSON M. KIL TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY JESSICA D. CARMICHAEL RYAN B. KING MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SEC- NICOLE S. CARTERLOEBIG DEREK T. KIRBY TIONS 624 AND 7064: TEODORA J. CARTISANO KARL J. KMIECIK JENAVA R. CARTY KRISTOPHER J. KOHLBACHER To be lieutenant colonel LINDSAY M. CEFALU COLEEN A. KORZEN JOSEPH P. BLAKENEY KIMBERLY A. CHAFFIN ADAM W. KOWALSKI CARISSA L. CHALUT JOHN P. KUCKELMAN THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT HANNAH C. CHEN JOSHUA K. KUROIWA TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY SIEN CHEN THOMAS K. M. LAM UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: AMBER J. CHEW ALEXANDER E. LANIGAN To be lieutenant colonel MOLLY K. CHILDERS MAURA A. LAPPIN JIN H. CHO JEREMY I. LAWSON PATRICK D. CLARY JAMES P. CHOHONIS BRANDON T. LEE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT KELLY E. CHOHONIS BRIAN H. LEE TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY EDWIN Y. CHOI MITCHELL A. LEGG MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SEC- NOAH CHOI KE R. LEI TIONS 624 AND 7064: JONATHAN W. CHOOEY ROBERT D. LEIMBACH CHRISTOPHER J. COLE BRIAN S. LERNER To be lieutenant colonel BENJAMIN R. COLLEN DANIEL B. LEW MARIE P. CORPUZ RICHARD E. CONNOR JASON R. LEWIS BENJAMIN A. COOK AMANDA LEZANSKIGUJDA THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT JOSEPH B. COOPER MORGAN R. LIGHT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY CHRISTOPHER J. CORKINS JANELLE M. LINDOW NURSE CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 624 AND CARLIN B. CORSINO MARIO A. MACIAS II 7064: JENNIFER COSTELLO CORY G. MADIGAN To be lieutenant colonel AMANDA C. COUSINS MEGAN B. MAHOWALD FORREST D. CRAIG SAMIR S. MAJMUDAR ERNEST M. DOREMA NATHANIEL D. CRANNEY BRYAN MALAVE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT CHRISTOPHER J. CRELLIN ANGELICA G. MANCONE TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY HOLLY B. CRELLIN JED P. MANGAL NURSE CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 624 AND ANTHONY M. DARRINGTON JOSEPH A. L. MANSFIELD 7064: AJAL M. DAVE ELIZABETH L. MARTINEZ PHILIP M. DAVIS ANDY J. MARTINEZMORALES To be lieutenant colonel MICHAEL J. DERICKSON EMILIO J. S. MARZAN ALEXANDER A. DEW ROBERT C. MATULONIS SIMONE M. EDWARDS LAITH R. DINKHA CHINYERE A. MBAGWU THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT KATHERINE D. DOBBINS BRENT D. MCCARRAGHER TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY DARREL W. DOUGLAS JOHN F. MCCAULEY IV AS A CHAPLAIN UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 624 DEREK S. DOUGLAS EDWARD R. MCCLELLAN AND 7064: JOSEPH D. DRAGONETTI ISAAC E. MCCOOL To be lieutenant colonel MERCEDES Y. DRISCOLL BRETT A. MCGOWAN MICHELLE L. DUDEVOIR WESLEY R. MCILWAIN LUCIANO G. MIZERANI CHRISTOPHER R. DUNBAR STERLING S. MCKISSACK THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT JOSHUA A. ELLIS ERICA J. MEISENHEIMER TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY MICHAEL J. ELSENBECK, JR. THOMAS J. MELTON UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: IJAGHA EME CLAY M. MERRITT TORITSETIMIYIN M. ENUNU RAYMOND M. MEYER To be lieutenant colonel DIMAS C. ESPINOLA CHRISTOPHER F. MIDDLEMAN ALICIA D. EVANS SALVATORE E. MIGNANO ROCHELLE S. PRESSLEY JENNIFER FALCON CHARLES A. MILLER THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT AUDREY E. FALCONI SUMIT MITTAL TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY BRITNEY S. FARMER TYLER F. MOORE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: RACHEL M. FARR DERICK R. MORDUS

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EDWARD T. MOTTERN BRITTANY E. BARTENSTEIN JOHN D. HUBBS LINDSAY E. MUNCY ASTRAUSKAS A. BEDOYA JOHN V. O. IJEOMA MELISSA J. MYERS ADAM D. BENNETT TRACY N. KERR JUSTIN G. MYGATT JOSHUA P. BERRIDGE HYOKCHAN D. KIM ALLEN A. NAWROCKI GARY M. A. BLYLEVEN JAMES N. KLINE MATTHEW A. NESTANDER JESSICA L. BONDYCAREY GEUN H. LEE GIATHINH C. NGO RAQUEL C. BRENTSON ERIC W. LEETCH AMANDA P. NOPAKUN REBECCA H. BRIM LUIS E. LOPEZCOLON ROBERT D. NORMAN PHILLIP K. BUCKLEY JASON R. LORENZEN DREW W. NUTE JACOB D. BUHLER CRAIG R. LUDWIG JAMES J. OH JOSE R. BURGOS WALTER MARSHALL SEAN M. OHARA KRISTEL BURGOS JEFFERY C. MASENGALE JOSHUA J. OLIVER KATELYN R. CAMPBELL MIJIKAI MASON RYDER C. OLSEN GARY C. CHEN ISAAC M. OPARA SARAH M. ORDWAY PAUL S. CHO JAY S. OUTEN ASHLEY M. ORNOFF RYAN J. COELLO MICHAEL W. PATTERSON BENJAMIN R. PARK NICOLE A. COLLINS CARL M. PHILLIPS EDWARD J. PARK DANIELLE M. CORY JOHN M. SEDWICK BLAISE A. PASCALE STEPHANIE S. COUPERUS ERIK T. SPICER MICHAEL P. PENCE MATTHEW W. DEKOW KYLE A. TAYLOR ELIZABETH M. PERKINS FRANK A. DELATOUR KELVIN A. TODD CYNTHIA PHILIP BRITTANY K. EIDSON BRIAN M. TUNG CODY J. PHILLIPS EVAN J. ENDSLEY CHRISTOPHER W. WALLACE ELYSE F. PIERRE ROBERT C. ENGEL DOUGLAS W. WEAVER ALFRED J. PISANO CAITLIN B. FEHLINGER JEFFREY T. WHORTON CHANDRA PUNCH CHRISTOPHER J. FILLER VANESSA E. RAGUKONIS DEVON L. GILKES IN THE NAVY LAUREN K. RECKLEY JOSHUA D. GONZALEZ THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT CREVAN O. REID RYAN T. GRIFFITH TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY JEREMY W. REIFSNYDER JOHN C. HASTINGS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: RITA REIN BRENT M. HAZLEWOOD MARY C. E. RENSKO KHINE C. HTET To be commander DUSTIN R. ROBERIE MEREDITH M. HUDSON VINCENT L. ACKERMAN AMANDA M. ROBERTS THOMAS G. JAHNKE NEHKONTI ADAMS MARINA J. RODRIGUEZ ANDREW C. JENZER CHRISTOPHER J. AMANN TYLER S. ROGERS JEFFREY J. JEPPERSON JESSE BANDLE DANIEL J. ROUBIK JOSHUA D. JONES MATTHEW D. BARKER TIMOTHY G. RUSSELL JEAN KANG JONATHAN R. BEAR DANIELLE M. SANTOS KAREN S. KANG STEPHANIE M. BEDZIS SITHEL L. SAR ALLYSON E. KELLY LAURENCE J. BELIN STEPHEN J. SAVIOLI GREGORY B. KIENE JONATHAN H. BERGER PULKIT SAXENA ANDREW J. KLISH CATHERINE M. BERJOHN JOHN P. SCHACHT NATHAN E. KOSIBA MATTHEW S. BIDLACK WILLIAM C. SCHAFFENBURG EUN H. LEE ERIC D. BIEWENGA ANN SCHILLING KIRSTIN M. LOW MICHAEL J. BLOIR JOHN Q. SCHISLER PHILIP A. MALDONADO ROBERT O. BOATWRIGHT TONI M. SCHISLER GREGORY F. MARRA, JR. RICHARD J. BOWER CAITLIN L. SCHUH JEFFREY M. MARRS ELIZABETH A. BUCKALEW MERWIN SEVERTSON JAMES H. MARTINEAU TSHAWNDA J. BURKE STEPHANIE J. SEXTON RYAN T. MCGARY CARRICK T. BURNS ANGELA K. SHADDEAU KEVIN L. MENZIE ORLANDO G. CABRERA ANAND S. SHAH NICHOLAS R. MILLER ROBERT C. CALL BRIAN R. SHIPLEY TREVOR E. MILLER WESLEY R. CAMPBELL JAMES M. SILCOX PETER J. NEWTON JEFFREY M. CARNESS SARAH M. SMILOW JENNY J. OH RACHEL E. CARTER JAMES M. SMITH KI H. PARK JUSTIN S. CLARK SAVANNAH W. SMITH MYUNG O. PARK JEFFREY T. COOK CHRISTOPHER J. SNYDER JAY G. PATEL SEAN F. COWLEY MICHELLE Y. SONG NATHAN S. PERSELL ADRIAN M. CUELLAR FEHLIN STONE RYAN M. PETERS BRIDGET K. CUNNINGHAM JUSTINE K. STREMICK DANIEL J. PHILLIPS CHRISTOPHER M. DAVIS ELLIOTT L. STRUBE BOONYAPA PURT JUSTIN L. DAY JONATHAN I. STUART CAITLIN M. PYLE DANIEL P. DECECCHIS PETER P. STUDEBAKER DEEPA RAMASAMY KATHLEEN M. DONAHUE NICHOLAS M. STUDER KYLE P. REED MATTHEW R. DOUBRAVA TYLER P. SWISS BRIAN D. RETHMAN SEAN M. DRISCOLL AZFAR S. SYED MICHAEL R. RICE ELIZABETH A. DUBIL MARIA G. TAKAHASHI MARLOWEANTHONY S. RILLERA JAMES I. DUPREE PAUL A. TATE KARL R. ROSELL STEPHANIE L. ELENBAUM DERRICK J. THIEL NICHOLAS G. RUANA JOHN T. EWING MATTHEW W. THOMPSON CHELSEA L. M. RUPP CANDIDA A. FERGUSON NICHOLAS S. THOMPSON KEVIN W. SANDIFER JAMES H. FLINT DEWEY J. THOMS FRANCESCA C. SCARLETT AIDITH FLORESCARRERA NATHAN C. TIDWELL KIMBERLY K. SCHLAM DANIEL A. FOSTER JORDAN T. TRAUB MARK A. SCHLAM CONOR B. GARRY MARY Y. TRUITT COLLEEN E. SEGALL PHILIP A. GAUDREAU III ROBERT C. TURNER COURTNEY L. SHARP ANTHONY A. GIBERMAN RICHARD J. UPTON JAE W. SHIN ROSS A. GLINIECKI OMICI N. UWAGBAI MARTIN J. SMALLIDGE RYAN J. GNANDT LUCAS E. VANNOY RYAN C. SMITH JENNIFER L. GOODRICH JOHN C. VAUGHNS DANIEL R. SNOW RICHARD P. GOODRICH, JR. JULIAN A. VELLUCCI JAMES W. STIRLAND ALAN R. GRIMM STEPHEN R. VOGEL KAISHA T. THOMAS ANDREW W. HARBUCK BRANDON L. WALKER KELLY A. THOMPSON JAMES L. HEGARTY JEREMY S. WALKER MICHAEL A. TONG CHRISTOPHER D. HELMAN PATRICK F. WALKER ERIC L. TOWNSEND PATRICK M. HENDERSON VAN G. WALL, JR. MITCHELL S. VANDERBAAN BENJAMIN D. HOAGLAND MERRITT E. WARE BENJAMIN E. WERNER DANIEL S. IKEDA JOEL W. WARFEL ANNA YOO GEORGE A. JAKUBEK STEVEN L. WARNER THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT JONATHAN S. KERR SHARON R. WEEKS TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY LEVI K. KITCHEN NICHOLAS A. WEISS AS CHAPLAINS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 624 AND DAVID J. KLIMASKI JENNIFER M. WELLINGTON 7064: PATRICK J. KLOCEK JOEL J. WELSHONS BRIAN R. KRAUSE SEAN L. WILKES To be lieutenant colonel KARL A. KUERSTEINER NAOMI G. WILL KEITH J. ANDREWS BRENT W. LACEY BRYAN J. WILSON MATTHEW D. ATKINS DANIELLE M. LAGOSKI PAUL R. WISTERMAYER DONALD C. BICKEL ARTHUR K. LAMMERS CLAIRE P. WITMER JAMISON C. E. BOWMAN, JR. BRIAN W. LEGENDRE DEREK T. WITTEMAN JAMES P. BRECKENRIDGE ROBERT P. LENNON MICHAEL Y. YAN STEVEN D. BRYANT JONATHAN T. LIEBIG DAREN YANG GREGORY J. CHENEY NICHOLAS F. LOGEMANN MICHAEL S. YANG MARTIN S. CHO BRYCE D. LOKEY YUCHING YEH JENNIFER J. COOPER ROZALYN G. F. LOVE STEPHEN M. YOUNG JAMES P. COVEY DEBRA M. LOWRY LIANG ZHOU TIMOTHY G. CROSS MATTHEW L. LUTYNSKI THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT RANDALL P. CURRY KATHARINE I. MANGAN TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY PATRICK L. DEVINE JANELLE M. MARRA DENTAL CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 624 STEPHEN L. DICKS JESSICA A. MATTHESS AND 7064: JAMES F. FISHER, JR. JOHN C. MATTINGLY To be major SHAWN P. GEE ANDREW J. MCDERMOTT SETH H. GEORGE CHRISTINE E. MCDONALD RYAN H. ALLRED JOSHUA J. GILLIAM PETER Z. MCINTYRE JACOB M. ANDERSON JERRY D. HALL, JR. ANDREW D. MCLAUGHLIN MATTHEW L. ANDREWS KENNETH D. HARRIS DANIEL P. MCMAHON SPENCER R. ATKINSON RUSTON L. HILL JOSELYN C. MERCADOABADIE

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DANIEL J. MONLUX CHRISTOFER J. ECKLUND LESZEK M. SIKORSKI DANIELLE C. MONTEIL JOHN J. GARDNER III TIMOTHY A. SPRINGER DAVID A. MOORE BOYCE R. GIRE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT JEFFREY L. MOORE, JR. SHANNON L. GRANT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY NICHOLAS T. NELSON VENA C. GREEN UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: TARA A. OCONNELL DAVID B. GRIBBEN ROBERT F. M. ODONNELL CHERYL A. GRISWOLD To be commander CHRISTOPHER M. PERRY GRETCHEN S. JACKSON RYAN P. PONTON RYAN F. JARMER KEVIN L. ALBERT PAUL N. PORENSKY BYRON L. JORDAN AUSTIN G. ALDRIDGE RAY PORTIER DEAN KANG MATTHEW M. BERKAU JOSHUA R. POTOCKO BRADLEY R. LESTER WARREN K. BLACKBURN JACOB F. QUAIL CHRISTOPHER P. LINGARD DIANA C. BLEVINS JEREMY K. RAMSEY RAMAUD D. LOVE MICHAEL J. BONO JACALYN H. REESE ANN M. MACDONALD LAMONT A. BROWN RYAN D. RESTREPO LARKIN E. MAGEL CHRISTOPHER S. BURT JAMES P. RIES DAVID M. MCETTRICK BRYAN J. BUSTAMANTE BENJAMIN F. RUDDICK IAN T. MCGUINNESS CURTISS BUTLER STACY E. RUSTICO RUDY D. MEDINA JEFFREY W. CARIDEO KATHRYN L. RUTAN GREGORY J. MONK BRENDAN T. CASEY BRUNO A. SCHMITZ DARIO P. MORGAN CURTIS P. CEASER ELLE M. SCHOLLNBERGER EMERSON A. MUTUC JON K. CHRISTENSEN KIRT C. NILSSON MEGHAN E. SEAGO BRITTA W. CHRISTIANSON JOSEPH E. OSMOND ERIC C. SHAFER HYONG Y. CHU CHRISTOPHER L. OWSTON BENNETT H. SHAPIRO MATTHEW C. CLUTE JASON A. PETERS RAJ C. SINGARAJU RICARDO A. COLLAZOS JODI M. PHILLIPS DUSTIN K. SMITH MARCUS M. CRAIG BRYAN L. PYLE TRACIE C. SNIDER ROBERT R. CULLINAN YARON RABINOWITZ JASON M. SOUZA VICTOR A. CUNNINGHAM AMIT SOOD MICHAEL K. SRACIC JENNIFER L. CUSTARD JOSEPH G. STASTNY ADAM J. SUSMARSKI JASON F. DELEON GEORGE H. STERNS KATHERINE L. SWARTZ PAUL G. DEVORSE IAN W. SUTHERLAND AARON W. SWENSON DANIEL J. EDDY FRANCIS TAM DARREN D. THOMAS ADESINA EKUNDAYO SUZANNE M. TSCHAUNER DAVID M. TOUCHETTE LEE H. EUBANKS SHAWN A. WEBER ROBYN M. TREADWELL DANNY L. EWING, JR. TIMOTHY T. WELSH OBINNA N. UGOCHUKWU JOSHUA S. FISCHER RICHARD A. WHITEHEAD ERIC R. VAUGHT KENNETH E. GILMORE III ROBERT J. WISHMEYER ALLISON B. WEISBROD NOEL K. KOENIG REBECCA R. WELCH THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT KONRAD R. KRUPA MATTHEW C. WENDT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY KARA B. LANGFORD BRADLEY J. WILLIAMS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: SOKTHEAS S. LIENG JAIME A. WONGLOPEZ To be commander ANAS E. MAAZOUZI CHRISTOPHER R. WORLEY SCOTT M. MCCARTHY KATHERINE A. WRENN TIMOTHY G. BOYLE JOSHUA R. MELCHERT CHAI H. WU KATHERINE R. CALLAN GRANT W. MILLER JOSEPH E. ZEMAN, JR. JOSHUA L. CORNTHWAITE SCOTT R. MILLIET JAMES L. ZIMMERMAN ROBIN D. CRABTREE SEAN R. MOODY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT BRADLEY L. DAVIS TONY N. NGUYEN TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY BRYAN M. DAVIS JAMAL M. OSMAN UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: BENJAMIN B. M. GARCIA CARRIE L. PABEN JOHN R. GOODIN ROBERT W. PAUL To be commander JOSEPH T. GRIFFO MICHAEL P. RIGONI BRIAN C. HAAGENSEN II ANTHONY ROBINSON RICARDO M. ABAKAH ANDREA J. LEAHY GEOFFREY F. ROTH MATTHEW J. ADAMO MARK A. LINDSEY ROBERT D. SALIRE MICHAEL R. ANDERSEN KEVIN J. MEJEUR MICHAEL P. SARGENT SAMUEL S. BECK MISHONDA M. MOSLEY ERIKA M. SCHOENTHAL ANGEL J. CALVO STEPHEN A. MURRAY JONATHAN D. SCHUMANN PETER D. CERVENKA BYRON M. NAKAMURA WENDELL K. STEPHENS CHAD E. CUCA DANIEL W. NAPIER BRENT L. SUMMERS JEFFREY K. DEAN ERIC S. NELSON JEREMY B. TAYLOR JAMES K. DOLL BRANDI R. ORTON THOMAS P. TEAGUE CARLA L. EPPEL GARRETT S. SNOW MARCUS E. THOMAS TODD A. EPPEL KATHERINE D. WORSTELL MAURA L. THOMPSON DANIEL J. FUHRMANN DELICIA G. ZIMMERMAN RYAN M. TOBIN THOMAS D. GRUBBS MICHAEL R. WHEELER NICHOLAS J. HAMLIN THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT NATHAN T. WOODWARD DREW B. HAVARD TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY JAMES H. YOUNG ROBERT G. HOLMES UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: ANDREW J. HOPPE To be commander THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT ERIC M. HOWARD TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY STEPHEN W. JOHNDREAU AARON T. ALLISON UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: MARIA D. JULIAMONTANEZ CHRISTOPHER W. ARCHER KATHY A. LIGON TRAVIS D. BRINKMAN To be commander GUSTAVO E. LORES PATRICK C. CHITTY ARTURO ALVARADO, JR. BROC A. MUSHET MICHAEL L. DOBLING WILLIE R. BARKSDALE WILFREDO PALAUHERNANDEZ ROBERT A. FREDRIKSEN AMY L. BOUVIER ALLEN D. RASMUSSEN STUART A. HOLLAND GEORGE J. BRAND CLAYTON T. RAU AMY J. HONEK CRYSTAL A. BRYANT JOSEPH N. REARDON JAMES D. JOHNCOCK AMY R. CLARK DAVID J. RUSTHOVEN ADAM G. KUSHNER GABRIELLE A. CRANE CHRISTOPHER G. SELLERS CORY D. MACCUMBEE DANIELLE K. CUEVAS MICHAEL A. SMITH MATTHEW M. MATTIVI COREY L. DAVIS ROBERT D. STONER JACOB R. MCILVAINE MARIE F. EDWARDSSMITH ARTHUR S. VALERI MICHAEL J. MCMANUS TATIANNA T. ELLSWORTH JAMES K. VICK DANNY B. MCMASTER KIM S. FISHER ERIC D. VILLARREAL WILLIAM E. MOILES LORELIE D. FLINN RACHEL L. WERNER JEREMY M. NEVIN ANN E. IANNITTO BARAK A. WRAY DONNY R. NEWSOM FRANK A. JONES YU ZHENG SHANEWIT NOPKHUN ABREAIL D. LEONCIO JOHN K. PERGERSON THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT RICHARD D. MAIATICO KRISTIN B. WHITEHOUSE TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY THOMAS O. MATELLA, JR. UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT MEEDEESSA O. MORGAN To be commander TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY HEATHER J. MYER UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: AARON D. NIKOLAUS ALEXANDER ALDANA To be commander ROBERT ORGILL JACQUELINE R. ANDERSON MARKO RADAKOVIC HAK AUTH RYAN B. BARENG JEREMY M. RAY MATTHEW J. BEHIL THOMAS A. BINGOL JONATHAN F. REBUSTILLO DANYELL L. BRENNER STEPHEN L. CLOER GINA D. ROMANO CLINTON W. BULLMAN GREGORY R. COATES JEFFREY L. ROSS SARA M. BUSTAMANTE DANIEL L. CURTIS DAGOBERTO SALINAS, JR. RAUL E. CARDENAL EDWARD H. ERWIN NICK A. SALTZMAN NEIL D. CASCARDO ROBERT D. JOHNSON BETTINA A. SOLWAZI HEATH M. CLIFFORD AARON E. KLEINMAN CATHERINE C. SOTERAS KATHLEEN R. DAGHER KYU C. LEE HANNAH C. STARNES SUZANNE M. DECKER CHRISTOPHER S. MARTIN VIRGINIA C. SULLIVAN VINCE E. D. DEGUZMAN JAMES W. MYERS, JR. DEVIN C. THOMAS JEFFREY A. DELZER PHILIP N. PARK JEREMY T. VENSKE MICHAEL E. DOMERY MATTHEW G. PRINCE TIMOTHY G. WHITING COREY N. DOOLITTLE KAREN J. RECTOR AMY P. ZAYCEK JASON M. DUFF JEFFREY J. ROSS ELIZABETH M. ZULOAGA

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