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Vol. 165 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2019 No. 97 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was Prior to becoming a commissioner, gressman JOE COURTNEY to expand called to order by the Speaker pro tem- Al was a member of the city of Brad- milk options for students and reverse pore (Mr. VEASEY). ford professional firefighters and re- the decline of milk consumption in our f tired as a captain in 1988. He then schools. Our bill reaffirms recent regu- served as Bradford Township supervisor lation from the U.S. Department of Ag- DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO for 14 years, 11 of those years as chair- riculture by providing schools with the TEMPORE man. option to serve low-fat milk with fla- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Al was a proud Vietnam veteran. He vor and requires that the milk offered fore the House the following commu- enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and is consistent with the most recent Die- nication from the Speaker: was honorably discharged as a corporal tary Guidelines for Americans. WASHINGTON, DC, in September 1970. In November 2017, the U.S. Depart- June 11, 2019. Mr. Speaker, Al Pingee has served his ment of Agriculture announced regu- I hereby appoint the Honorable MARC A. Nation and his community. latory changes for the National School VEASEY to act as Speaker pro tempore on Above all else, he was a family man, Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, this day. a loving husband of 36 years to his wife, including a provision that provides NANCY PELOSI, Speaker of the House of Representatives. Deborah, and father to his four chil- schools with the option to serve low-fat dren, Andy, Scott, Jeff, and Jodie. He 1 percent flavored milk. f was a grandfather, a brother, and a The School Milk Nutrition Act for MORNING-HOUR DEBATE friend to many. 2019 will codify this milk provision and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- We remember Al Pingee for his ex- will maintain the option for schools to ant to the order of the House of Janu- ceptional service to others. offer low-fat 1 percent flavored milk if ary 3, 2019, the Chair will now recog- May he rest in peace. it is consistent with the most recent nize Members from lists submitted by RECOGNIZING NATIONAL DAIRY MONTH Dietary Guidelines for Americans. the majority and minority leaders for Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. I urge my colleagues to sign on to morning-hour debate. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize these bills during National Dairy The Chair will alternate recognition June as National Dairy Month. Month and allow our students the op- between the parties. All time shall be Dairy products like milk contain tion of consuming the type of milk equally allocated between the parties, nine essential nutrients that may help that they love and to receive the nutri- and in no event shall debate continue reduce the risk for high blood pressure, tion that they need. beyond 11:50 a.m. Each Member, other osteoporosis, and certain cancers. Mr. Speaker, I look forward to being, than the majority and minority leaders Whether it is a protein to help build a week from today, in our State capital and the minority whip, shall be limited and repair the muscle tissue of active of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, at 11 a.m. to 5 minutes. bodies or Vitamin A to help maintain for a rally with all the advocates for f healthy skin, dairy products are a nat- nutrition for children and certainly for ural nutrient powerhouse. dairy farming, as we rally for whole HONORING ALLEN PINGEE National Dairy Month started out as milk for healthy kids. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The National Milk Month in 1937 to sta- f Chair recognizes the gentleman from bilize the dairy demand when the pro- HONORING AVANT P. COLEMAN Pennsylvania (Mr. THOMPSON) for 5 duction was at a surplus. Now, it has minutes. developed into an annual tradition that The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. celebrates the contributions the dairy Chair recognizes the gentleman from Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the industry has made to the world. North Carolina (Mr. BUTTERFIELD) for 5 life and service of Allen ‘‘Al’’ Pingee of Proudly, the Commonwealth of Penn- minutes. Lewis Run. Al passed away on Tuesday, sylvania is one of the largest milk-pro- Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I April 23, at his home, surrounded by his ducing States in the Nation. I have a rise today to recognize the achieve- family. bill called the Whole Milk for Healthy ments of a great public servant, a fa- Al was a McKean County commis- Kids Act, which would allow for whole ther, a dedicated man of faith, a friend sioner at the time of his death, and I milk, both flavored and nonflavored, to to many, and the longest-serving elect- flew a flag over the United States Cap- be offered in school cafeterias. ed official in Wilson, North Carolina, itol to be presented to Al’s family and Just last week, I introduced the city government, the Honorable Avant his colleagues. School Milk Nutrition Act with Con- Patrick Coleman.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:49 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11JN7.000 H11JNPT1 H4394 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2019 Avant Coleman, Mr. Speaker, better Smart Choices for Youth and as a Out of 81 women who entered the known as A.P., is a native of chairman of the Wilson Preparatory academy in 1976, Ms. Mines was the Edgecombe County, but he has resided Academy charter school. first and only Black woman to grad- in Wilson County for many decades. He Mr. Speaker, Mr. Coleman has been a uate from her class and the first ever received his formal education, earning very engaged individual for decades. Black woman to graduate from the his bachelor of science degree in agri- Throughout his years of public service, United States Naval Academy as a culture and biology from historic A.P. Coleman has been active with his whole. North Carolina A&T State University. local church, civic affairs, and other After her departure from the acad- He went on to earn a master of science charitable organizations. He is a mem- emy with the rank of ensign and a degree in adult education with a minor ber of Calvary Presbyterian Church, bachelor of science in engineering, Ms. in sociology from North Carolina State U.S.A., where he serves as an elder. He Mines was trained as a supply officer University and a graduate of the Ex- is a past member of the board of direc- and became a supervisor at the former tension Executive Development Insti- tors for United Way, president of the Naval Training Center in Orlando, tute. Wilson County chapter of the North Florida. She proceeded to serve in the Professionally, A.P. used the full po- Carolina A&T State University Alumni former Naval Annex at the Pentagon, tential of his education and passion in Association, vice president of Crime aboard the USS Emory S. Land, and as his career, which began with teaching Stoppers, past member of the Eastern a senior adviser to the Secretary of the vocational agriculture in Lenoir and North Carolina School for the Deaf’s Navy. In fact, she has continued her Greene Counties. His desire to pour human rights committee, member of work in the Armed Forces on the De- into our youth a conviction for com- the Presbytery of the New Hope dis- fense Advisory Committee on Women. munity engagement led him to join the aster committee, and recipient of pres- Her exceptional accomplishments in- North Carolina Cooperative Extension tigious accomplishments and awards. clude being granted the position of Service, where he worked for 31 long Coleman is also a proud member of torchbearer for the 2002 Olympic years, retiring in March 1994. In this Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and a life Games, starting a foundation that role, Mr. Speaker, he was responsible member of the NAACP. tends to the needs of for countywide 4–H programs, a na- The most important thing to Avant socioeconomically disadvantaged boys, tional initiative that embraces young Coleman has always been his family. and being honored by the United States people of all beliefs and all back- He was married to the late Willa Mon- Navy with a business achievement grounds and empowers them with lead- roe Coleman and is the proud father of award in 2010. ership skills training for the better- three, Elliotte, Wanda, and Jacqueline, In 2018, Ms. Mines wrote and pub- ment of their lives and their commu- and a proud grandfather of one grand- lished the book ‘‘No Coincidences: Re- nities. son, Juan. flections of the First Black Female A.P. Coleman has earned numerous Avant is a family man, dear friend, Graduate of the United States Naval distinctions, honors, and achievements. and colleague to so many others. Mr. Academy.’’ In it, she shows us the true Elected in 1975, A.P. Coleman has Speaker, he is also my neighbor, my meaning of faith, patriotism, and per- served for 38 long years as a member of next-door neighbor for the past 25 sistence. We can all learn from her the Wilson City Council. He served as years. A man of principle and convic- story and her deep love of this country. mayor pro tempore from 1989 to 1995. tion to the importance of brotherly I will end with a quote from her His campaign slogan embodied his kindness, A.P.’s motto in life is the book: ‘‘God has a plan for us all. If we mantra of service to the community to golden rule: ‘‘Do unto others as you submit to His will, we need not fear. improve the lives of its people. He would have them do unto you.’’ We are prepared and protected.’’ would say, ‘‘A new way for a new day.’’ Finally, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Coleman We thank Ms. Mines for her contin- His early platform for service included has lived an incredible life that, by the ued service to this great country. economic and business development, grace of God, has impacted the lives of HONORING SOUTHSIDE FIRE DEPARTMENT balanced growth, housing, crime and so many. His selfless and lifelong dedi- Mr. NORMAN. Mr. Speaker, today, I violence, and most importantly, con- cation to public service and commu- rise in honor of the 50th anniversary of tact with citizens. nity are beyond remarkable, and he is the Southside Fire Department on His retirement from elected office truly a role model. His love for his fam- March 19. was effective a few days ago on 31 May ily, friends, church, and community The fully volunteer fire department 2019. know no bounds. has protected the people and property A.P. Coleman has served on several I am honored today to pay tribute to of Union County since 1974 when the council-appointed boards and commit- such a dedicated and honorable public first call rang. The station has grown tees throughout the State and the city, servant. I am proud to have A.P. Cole- from as little as five calls a year to 98 such as president of the North Carolina man as a constituent and friend. I calls in 2018 alone. League of Municipalities, 1991 to 1992; thank him for his dedication, service, The foundation of Southside Fire De- chairman of Region L Council of Gov- and continued role as an inspiration to partment was a community effort. The ernments, 1990 to 1992, 2006 to 2007; a all of us. God continue to bless A.P. seed was planted in 1969 when a meet- member of the Small Cities Council Coleman and his family. ing was held at Roper Chevrolet to and National League of Cities, 1988 to f hear the public’s opinion on the organi- 1995. zation of a fire district for the local He has served on the board of direc- HONORING JANIE L. MINES area in Union County. tors for Carolina Family Health Cen- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The However, it was not until 1972 that ters, Incorporated. That is our FQHC in Chair recognizes the gentleman from Southside received its first truck and the city. He served as director since South Carolina (Mr. NORMAN) for 5 could finally open its station. Sup- 1999 and even served as chairman. minutes. ported by the local community’s gen- Mr. Coleman previously served as a Mr. NORMAN. Mr. Speaker, today, I erosity, the fire department estab- board member for the local and re- would like to recognize one of the most lished itself and eventually joined gional Nations Bank and was the re- accomplished constituents in the Fifth South Carolina’s Firefighters Associa- cipient of many leadership awards, in- District of South Carolina. tion. cluding the Extension Service Superior Janie L. Mines, who lives in Fort For almost 50 years now, Southside Leadership Award. He received a cer- Mill, encompasses what it means to Volunteer Fire Department has fought tificate of appreciation after com- serve and honor one’s country. In 1975, fires to protect the great folks in the pleting a 4–H caravan 6-week study after the United States Congress au- district. The station currently has an tour of the United Kingdom, honoring thorized the entrance of women into ISO Class 3/9 rating and serves over his leadership roles in the States of our first-rate military service acad- 3,500 residents. Maryland and North Carolina. emies, Janie soon applied to enter the As a Nation, we ask much of our citi- He has served, Mr. Speaker, as fi- United States Naval Academy in An- zens. Yet, even on top of the burdens nance committee chair for Carolina napolis, Maryland. and the toil of everyday life, some

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:49 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.003 H11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4395 choose to volunteer to save the lives Coach Washington was a devout summer of 1974, when we saw John and property of their neighbors. With Catholic and a devoted member of the Dean and his cohorts on our television nothing to gain and everything to lose, Immaculate Conception Catholic screens for days at a time. In an era they head straight toward danger. Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His with only three television stations— I congratulate the fire chief, Michael devotion to his faith began as a young that is right, Mr. Speaker, we only had Lancaster, and the rest of the crew at boy in Selma, Alabama, where he was a three stations growing up—Mr. Dean Southside Fire Department on this in- member of the Don Bosco Catholic was on all three of them for hours at a credible milestone. We thank them for Boys Club, founded by Father Nelson time, for days on end. their tireless, continued service to our Ziter in 1947. Bringing another convicted felon, community and our great Nation. He was also a devout husband to his and a biased one at that, a person who f wife of 52 years, Linda Patterson Wash- has tweeted 970 times anti-Trump prop- ington of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, HONORING OTIS WASHINGTON aganda, to bring this criminal to these whom he met while coaching at St. Au- Chambers was yet another embarrass- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gustine. He is also survived by his sib- ment to the majority party. All of Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from lings, Carol, Olivia, Charlene, America realizes the Democratic lead- Alabama (Ms. SEWELL) for 5 minutes. Theopolis, Sharon, and Irma; and many ership has dug a deep, deep hole for Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Mr. Speak- godchildren, special grandchildren, as itself and, for all practical purposes, er, I rise today to honor the extraor- well as nieces, nephews, relatives, and has started this impeachment process dinary life and legacy of the late Coach friends. They will all miss him dearly. and hearings. Nevertheless, in con- Otis Washington. On a personal note, I knew this amaz- tradiction to public wishes, it appears A native of Selma, Alabama, Coach ing man as my ‘‘Uncle Otis.’’ He was the Judiciary chairman will continue Washington was a legendary Louisiana one of my father’s childhood best to dig a deeper hole by calling such a Football Hall of Famer who instilled in friends growing up in Selma, Alabama. slanderous, offensive witness and move his players his winning spirit, strong Uncle Otis, my dad, Charles Williams, forward with impeachment. character, and quest for excellence. and Ted Washington referred to them- After doing over 38 townhalls across selves as the ‘‘Four Amigos’’ in gram- b 1015 the State of Kansas since January, ev- mar school, a name that stuck with erywhere I go, folks tell me the same Sadly, Coach Washington passed them throughout their lives. These thing: It is time to move on. away on Friday, May 24, 2019, at the men never forgot the lessons that they age of 80. learned from Father Ziter at the Don Mr. Speaker, we have real problems Coach Washington was born on Feb- Bosco Boys Club in Selma. Their love that need to be addressed. My folks ruary 12, 1939, in Selma, Alabama, to for their hometown of Selma and their back home are dealing with floods and Sadie and Otis Washington, Sr. He commitment to service through sports tornadoes. The farmers can’t get their graduated from R.B. Hudson High will always be remembered. crops in the field, and China and the School in 1957, where he was class Uncle Otis and Auntie Linda were a European Union are blocking us from president and a star athlete. He then constant presence in the lives of my exporting our commodities. All these graduated from Xavier University in twin brothers and myself. I could al- things are things we cannot control. New Orleans, where he was captain of ways count on them for words of en- We have enough problems without the the football team and an all-conference couragement and boasts of pride on my Washington swamp adding to our mis- guard and linebacker. many accomplishments. I know that I ery. Coach Washington’s resume speaks stand today as Alabama’s first Black Folks back home want our border se- for itself. As the head football coach, congresswoman because of the love, cured. They want a fair, streamlined he led St. Augustine High School in support, nurturing, and prayers of the immigration system, which helps fill New Orleans, Louisiana, to three State mentors, family, and friends like Uncle the 70,000 open jobs we have across the championships and, in his 11 seasons Otis and Auntie Linda. State. From agriculture, to the air- there, he guided the Purple Knights to Like my dad, Uncle Otis will be craft industry, to high-tech jobs, Mr. 11 consecutive winning seasons and missed but never forgotten. The legacy Speaker, we need more people who are seven district titles. that Uncle Otis leaves behind will live able and willing to work. And we all In 1979, Coach Washington became on in the many lives that he impacted. know this immigration reform is ex- the first African American football May we find comfort in knowing that actly what the Judiciary Committee coach at LSU when he joined the staff his legend lives in us, and we are should be taking up as we speak. In- as offensive line coach. Later, Coach stronger and better because Uncle Otis’ stead of fixing real problems, the Dem- Washington was hired as the head foot- light shines bright within us. ocrat-controlled House just keeps ball coach at Southern University, On behalf of Alabama’s Seventh Con- digging deeper down this false im- where he led the Jaguars for six sea- gressional District, I ask my colleagues peachment hole they have initiated. sons. to join me in honoring the extraor- Mr. Speaker, I want to stop and ap- Because of his many outstanding dinary life and legacy of Selma’s own plaud the President for his most recent football achievements, Coach Wash- Coach Otis Washington, a football efforts to secure our borders. As we all ington was inducted into the Louisiana coaching legend and Louisiana hall-of- know, over the course of less than 2 Sports Hall of Fame in 2015 and the St. famer. May we celebrate the totality of weeks—record time for diplomacy in Augustine Hall of Fame in 2017, among his life today and honor always his this age—the President was able to le- many, many other honors. great accomplishments in sports and verage potential tariffs into real action His success on the football field was contributions in shaping the hearts, by the Mexican government. That is matched by his many efforts in the minds, and character of many men. right, real action with real results. community to promote fairness, eq- f uity, and justice. Coach Washington Thanks to these efforts, Mexico is was a key figure in integrating the IT IS TIME TO MOVE ON going to place 6,000 new troops to con- Louisiana High School Athletic Asso- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The trol their southern border. Addition- ciation. Chair recognizes the gentleman from ally, Mexico has agreed to shelter, feed, While Coach Washington was often Kansas (Mr. MARSHALL) for 5 minutes. and help those who apply for asylum in quick to downplay his role in inte- Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, while this country. This all matters to Kan- grating the league, he did so as a hum- the Judiciary Committee should be fo- sans, and we thank the President for ble man who knew his place, but, more cused on securing the borders and over- his efforts. importantly, knew that his place was hauling a very broken immigration This is huge. How huge is it? Well, I rising above the stars and making sure system, they, instead, bring a clown have been to the border, almost a year that his players knew that they were and circus show to town. ago now, and I know a crisis when I see just as good, if not better, than any When I looked up yesterday and saw it. It was a crisis then and, by all meas- other player on the field. John Dean, it took me back to the hot ures, this crisis has literally doubled.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:49 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.004 H11JNPT1 H4396 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2019 Every day, on average, we are now ‘‘This past week, Special Counsel his Twitter account, rather than deal- apprehending almost 5,000 people cross- Robert Mueller gave a verbal synopsis ing with the real issues in our country ing the border illegally. We are hous- of his 2-year investigative report. He is and around the world, and, to put icing ing, feeding, and providing healthcare quoted as saying: ‘If we had confidence on this cake, he is a proven liar. to over 40,000 people daily. We literally that the President clearly did not com- ‘‘I believe the crooked ascension of have run out of bed space. We now have mit a crime, we would have said so.’ He Trump to the Oval Office is a gauge over 900,000 people waiting for asylum also said: ‘The Constitution requires a that measures the declining patriotic hearings, of which only 10 percent have process other than the criminal justice and moral values of many of the citi- a legitimate claim. system to formally accuse a sitting zens of America, as well as being the Even in the words of the most liberal President of wrongdoing.’ revelation of the hidden bigotry, of newspapers, the New York Times ‘‘This process would be impeachment. judgmental attitudes that yet exist in agrees this is a crisis: ‘‘While law- The question is, why hasn’t the United many of those who call themselves makers wring their hands and drag States Congress started a formal im- evangelicals. their feet, tens of thousands of migrant peachment investigation? ‘‘This President has surrounded him- children are suffering. ‘‘In our Nation’s Pledge of Alle- self with yes-men and -women who ap- ‘‘Congress needs to get serious about giance, we state that the United States parently refuse to challenge his mad- dealing with that suffering.’’ of America is ‘one nation, under God, ness for fear of his wrath. I believe I Mr. Speaker, it is a shame that Con- indivisible, with liberty and justice for can safely assume that the United gress won’t do its job, that we won’t se- all.’ Many of us have been taught to re- States is no longer a democracy. A cure the border, and that we won’t cite this pledge since elementary democratic government is one that is overhaul a broken immigration sys- school. Today’s society compels one to governed by the people or their elected tem. Instead, the Democrats drive the ask the question: Are we truly one na- representatives. In 2 years, this man agenda that started, for all practical tion under God? has turned the tide and the Nation is spiraling downhill quickly. purposes, an agenda that brings in the ‘‘NANCY PELOSI is a woman who I re- ‘‘My growing concern is that the ghost of Christmas past, a convicted spect. However, I do believe her hesi- Congress and Senate of these United liar and felon, as their star witness for tancy to impeach this President is her States have more of a personal interest impeachment hearings. opinion, based upon polls and her belief for themselves rather than a patriotic Mr. Speaker, I continue to learn les- that it would further polarize the coun- sons about leadership. Leaders must at duty to the people they represent. The try. However, the country is already times endure criticism and attacks and Republicans appear to have become a divided and polarized, which can be stay the course. Leaders keep their Trump cult, and the Democrats refuse greatly contributed to the madness of word, they demand results, and they to move against this man in a collec- the present executive administration hold people accountable. Leaders keep tive, decisive way. of the country. the ship moving into high headwinds. ‘‘I remember the time that we were ‘‘As a pastor, a father, a grandfather, Leaders think outside the box. They guided by principle and not by party. and a friend of many, my answer to use the tools given them. They don’t Congress, Senators, you were not elect- this question is, no, we are not. ed to collect a paycheck, you were make excuses. They never, never give ‘‘I recently engaged in a conversation up. Somehow, they always bring the elected to be women and men of prin- with a pastor’s wife who resided in the ciple and maintain the health of a light back to the objective, the goal at small community that I attended grad- hand. When others won’t lift, they lift Democratic nation. uate school. I knew the town was small ‘‘It does not take a genius to discern the entire weight. They show the path, and malignant with bigotry, ignorance, they shine the light, and they go first that this man wants to be a dictator in and racism. As we conversed, I discov- the truest sense of the word. He ap- when others are afraid. Leaders don’t ered that she, too, was a bigot. She repeat the mistakes of those who went pears to be drawn to the evil of tyran- stated that the present administration nical dictators and is alienating our before them over and over again. was the ‘smartest and most intelligent Mr. Speaker, great leaders all have country from our closest and most to ever reside in the White House.’ their own unique style. One of my he- trusted allies. This President praises ‘‘I asked her if she was out of her the leaders of Russia and North Korea, roes was President General Dwight mind. ‘What about Roosevelt and Ken- David Eisenhower, who was a vision- while at the same time has been conde- nedy?’ she asked. I responded by asking scending to the leaders of Canada, the ary, able to move pieces around for the her what was she talking about. She D-day invasion, but also had the vision United Kingdom, and Germany, just to responded by saying, ‘They exploited name a few. Something is wrong with to see the need for an interstate high- women, and it was Obama that divided way system, a space program, and civil this. and polarized the Nation.’ ‘‘Despite all of this, there are still rights. ‘‘I knew at that point that she was Another hero of mine is John many, including evangelicals and peo- steeped in her ignorant opinion. I re- Wayne’s Rooster Cogburn, the myth- ple of color, who are resolute in their sponded by telling her that I was not ical marshal from the movie ‘‘True support of this administration. alive during the Roosevelt years and ‘‘Thomas Paine wrote:’’ Grit,’’ who often, when he couldn’t get during the administration of John F. people to follow, well, I guess I would Men must conquer their own spirits. Even Kennedy we did not have internet and in the shadows of the guillotine, we must say, he just ran over them. preserve and endure in spite of the threat. Mr. Speaker, I thank our President the means of communication that we The SPEAKER pro tempore. The for showing us what true leadership have today. Regardless, at least they Chair will remind Members that re- looks like, and what true grit looks both were sophisticated statesmen who marks in debate may not engage in like in real time, in real life. publicly presented themselves as lead- Mr. Speaker, we need the President ers. Secondly, the rightwing went after personalities toward the President, in- to keep leading. Clinton for his indiscretions and cluding by repeating remarks made Obama was scandal free. elsewhere that would be improper if f ‘‘It is glaringly apparent that many spoken in the Member’s own words. LETTER FROM A CONSTITUENT who support the present administra- f tion are either racist, steeped in reli- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The b 1030 Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from gious beliefs, ignorant, or, as my moth- Ohio (Ms. FUDGE) for 5 minutes. er used to say, ‘just plain dumb.’ They IN HONOR OF SERGEANT CARL Ms. FUDGE. Mr. Speaker, I rise have chosen to support a president who MANN today to read a letter from my con- has a proven record of being sexually The SPEAKER pro tempore. The stituent, Pastor Dr. Ronald S. Wil- condescending to women, will not op- Chair recognizes the gentleman from liams. pose the resurgence of the Ku Klux Indiana (Mr. BUCSHON) for 5 minutes. Mr. Williams writes: ‘‘A mobster, con Klan and other hate organizations, is Mr. BUCSHON. Mr. Speaker, I rise man, gangster in the White House? I indecisive, condescending to anyone today to honor the incredible life and think so. who challenges him, and hides behind heroic service of Sergeant Carl Mann.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:02 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.006 H11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4397 This past week, on the 75th anniver- tively living out their faith and mak- American Theater, European Theater sary of D-day, I visited Normandy, ing our community a better place. Combat Medal and was also a Purple France, where Sergeant Mann and Earlier this year, members of the Heart recipient. In January, Pete was more than 150,000 American troops Newtown Quaker Meeting helped raise awarded the French Legion of Honor stormed the beaches to gain a foothold $1,665 for the Mercer Street Friends’ Medal, the highest French military dis- in mainland Europe. Community Schools through a lasagna tinction, for his service. Pete served in For his heroic service, Sergeant dinner held at the Newtown Friends several campaigns during the war, in- Mann, a native of Mount Vernon, Indi- Meetinghouse. The youth collected vol- cluding the invasion of Sicily, Salerno, ana, received three Purple Hearts and untary donations, served the meal, and Angelo, and Normandy. seven Bronze Stars while serving in the cleaned up after dinner. A graduate of Temple University, 5th Infantry Division of General This exemplary act of community Pete earned a degree in business ad- George S. Patton’s 3rd Army. service is the norm, not the exception, ministration from Temple University, In fitting fashion of a true hero, Ser- for young members of Newtown Quaker and he later worked as an employee geant Mann was laid to rest in Arling- Meeting. benefit consultant. ton National Cemetery on June 6, this Previously held lasagna dinners have Mr. Speaker, I send my deepest con- year, the 75th anniversary of D-day. raised funds for Penndel Food Pantry, dolences to Pete’s children—Donna, Today, I take a moment to honor the Heifer International, Haiti Relief, and Sandra, Carla, Joseph, and Mary selflessness that he and the Greatest Save Darfur, among other organiza- Ellen—along with the entire Rossetti Generation made so that we and future tions. By serving simple meals twice a family. May they take comfort that he generations of Americans may enjoy year, they have now raised over $28,000 is now reunited with Annette and en- boundless freedoms. for charity over a 10-year period. joying his eternal reward. My prayers are with his children and Mr. Speaker, I applaud the work of f these children, their parents, and grandchildren that carry on his legacy. OUR ECONOMY IS SICK His memory will forever be a reminder congregants of the Newtown Quaker of a day of great tragedy, but also of Meeting. I would like to particularly The SPEAKER pro tempore. The triumph. thank members of the Children’s Reli- Chair recognizes the gentleman from Rest in peace and God bless. gious Education Committee of New- Massachusetts (Mr. KENNEDY) for 5 minutes. f town Meeting, including Sarah Buxton, Eileen Grant, and Kelly Lake for all of Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. Speaker, this ad- TITLE X FAMILY PLANNING their work. ministration continues to tell us that PROGRAMS IN MEMORY OF MALCOLM CROOKS our economic recovery is chugging The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I along, that it has even been CASE). The Chair recognizes the gen- rise today to honor the life and mem- hypercharged under President Trump. They say there is well over 7.5 mil- tleman from New Mexico (Mr. LUJA´ N) ory of a resident of Bucks County, lion unfilled jobs and 6 million people for 5 minutes. Pennsylvania, who passed away last looking for work, that wages are begin- Mr. LUJA´ N. Mr. Speaker, I am here month at the age of 96. to speak on the importance of Title X Malcolm Crooks, a lifelong resident ning to pick up. The stock market has Family Planning programs and to con- of Solebury Township, was a noted en- reached record highs and the unem- demn the Trump administration’s mis- vironmental and conservation leader. ployment rate, record lows. So why aren’t our constituents cele- guided efforts to prevent patients from He was the founding member of the brating, saving, and spending at equal- making fully informed health deci- Honey Hollow and Aquetong Watershed ly historic rates? sions. Associations and was a member of the Mr. Speaker, everyone in this Cham- This week, the House will begin to first Solebury Township Planning Com- ber knows what I am talking about. reverse years of deep funding cuts to mission. He also served on numerous They can feel it. Why does it all seem this vital program, a slash-and-burn boards that promoted environmental so fragile, like this country is walking approach that has had drastic impacts protection, including those of the on economic eggshells? on the health of women and families. Bucks County Audubon Society and Because that is how it feels to Amer- Consider this: 7 years of Republican the Bucks County Planning Commis- ican families every single day. Because cuts left 1.2 million without access to sion. in today’s America, you can work a 12- proper care. A man of devout faith, Malcolm was hour shift, 7 days a week, year after This is shameful. a member of Solebury Friends Meeting, year—get in one car accident on your I am proud to have led, with the sup- and in the 1960s, he moved to Algeria way home from work and end up bank- port of more than 190 of my colleagues, and led a team of Quakers to assist rupt. the effort to urge the Appropriations local residents. Throughout his life, Because the cost of a college edu- Committee to include $400 million for Malcolm and his wife, Elaine, contin- cation is leaving a generation of grad- the Title X Family Planning program ued to travel the globe and immerse uates with a high-interest mortgage in fiscal year 2020. themselves in world cultures. without the house. Nearly 4 million people struggling to Mr. Speaker, Malcolm made our com- Because the cost of childcare is be- make ends meet, including people of munity a better place. Generations will coming even more unaffordable than color, LGBTQ people, immigrants, and continue to experience the beauty of that college degree. people in underserved rural commu- our home because of his selfless work. Because the cost of a two-bedroom nities, receive care at Title X centers. I send my prayers and condolences to apartment swallows up the income of a We must support the health of mil- Malcolm’s wife and his children—Syl- full-time minimum wage worker in lions of Americans by supporting Title via, Malcolm, and Catherine—along every single neighborhood in our coun- X and preventing States from discrimi- with his entire family. try. nating against potential Title X pro- IN MEMORY OF PETE ROSSETTI Because nearly 40 percent of Ameri- viders. Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, it cans can’t afford an unexpected $400 f is with a heavy heart that I rise today medical bill, and skyrocketing pharma- to honor the life and memory of an ceutical costs are forcing families to THE NEWTOWN QUAKER MEETING American patriot from Bucks County, open GoFundMe pages to keep their The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Pennsylvania, who passed away on kids alive. Chair recognizes the gentleman from June 5 at the age of 96. Pete Rossetti, Just over a decade after hitting rock Pennsylvania (Mr. FITZPATRICK) for 5 a resident of Southampton, lived a life bottom, our economy is still sick for a minutes. in service to our country and our com- very simple reason: We haven’t cor- Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I munity. rectly diagnosed the cause of that ill- rise today to recognize an outstanding Born in Philadelphia, Pete served ness. group of young citizens from Bucks honorably in the United States Navy We are comforted by the improve- County, Pennsylvania, who are ac- during World War II. He earned the ment of external symptoms, like stock

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:49 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.008 H11JNPT1 H4398 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2019 prices and unemployment rates; mean- I rise on behalf of fathers with deep May we remember them. May we while, our economy’s heart is in dire wounds and invisible scars, a lifetime speak up for them. May we fight to en- straits. Small businesses are shuttered, of guilt because they couldn’t keep sure that there is no one else like factories are fleeing, family farms are their child out of harm’s way. them. closing, and once-prosperous American b 1045 Long gone are the days of thoughts towns are barely scraping by. and prayers. Now is the time for out- To blame for this chronic illness is a Mr. Speaker, I rise on behalf of young rage, equitable outrage, policy, and system that has whittled away protec- boys and girls, children traumatized change. This is a public health crisis, tion, opportunity, justice, and dignity and sad because they have attended an epidemic. for the American worker. more funerals than graduation parties. Bullets do not discriminate. They Our workers rise like their parents I rise on behalf of survivors, commu- don’t care if we are a Member of Con- before them—early. They work hard to nity organizations, and advocates who gress, a World Series champion, a sen- provide for their family for well into selflessly trigger their own trauma to ior citizen, or a child. the night; they skip lunch breaks; they stand on the front lines of justice and It is up to Congress to demonstrate defer vacation; they trade with co- movement building. courage, to do what is right for our workers to take an overtime shift—all I rise on behalf of districts like mine, children, for our communities, for all to care for the ones they love. And yet the Massachusetts Seventh, that are survivors impacted by gun violence. the jobs that they hold won’t even weighed down by systemic inequities, Enough is enough. These survivors allow for that. generational poverty, and cycles of vio- deserve our respect. They deserve our The whole point of a job is to earn a lence. resources. They deserve healing. They living and make a life, to contribute to Today, in partnership with orga- deserve justice. something purposeful, to be able to nizers, advocates, and survivors, I am In districts like the Massachusetts provide for your loved ones in return. calling for a National Survivors of Seventh, community-based organiza- If American jobs can’t meet the Homicide Victims Awareness Month to tions are doing their job every day: Vi- needs of Americans, then what is the amplify the voices of families and com- olence in Boston, Operation LIPSTICK, point? How will the greatest economy munities severely and disproportion- We Are Better Together, the Louis D. in the world possibly endure if its peo- ately impacted by gun violence; to cen- Brown Peace Institute, the Justice Re- ple can’t keep up. ter their struggles, their stories, their source Institute, the Women Survivors Mr. Speaker, I read a story a few truths; to foster peace; and to seek jus- of Homicide Movement, and the Bobby weeks ago about a few local Home tice. Mendes Peace Legacy project. Depot employees who built a walker Already this year, 16 families across Our Suffolk County D.A., Rachael for a little boy whose parents were not the Massachusetts Seventh have been Rollins, is fighting every day to im- certain that insurance would cover a robbed of their loved ones. I rise in re- prove our clearance rates to get these proper one. And just yesterday, news membrance of them and in recognition surviving family members the justice sites blasted a story of a 9-year-old lit- of those they left behind: they deserve. tle boy in California who used his own Emmanuel Molin, 32, survived by his It is time for Congress to do our job. allowance to pay off the lunch debts of two sons, mother, father, and five sib- Enough is enough. his classmates. lings; The goodness of those workers, of Godfrey Jenkins Hall, 28, survived by f those children is incredible, and thank his son, brother, and aunt; COMMEMORATING 75TH God we have people like them among Carl Reynolds, 28, survived by his ANNIVERSARY OF MIGHTY MO us. But a moral, a just, a fair, an ac- mother, father, siblings, and daughter; The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. countable, and a decent economy Gary Brown, 34, survived by his son KENNEDY). The Chair recognizes the wouldn’t call those stories heart- and sister; gentleman from Hawaii (Mr. CASE) for warming but heartbreaking, a damning Jeudy Romero, 29, survived by five 5 minutes. indictment of a system that bars children, fiance, father, and siblings; Mr. CASE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- countless Americans of basic necessity, Juan Morales, 32, survived by his ognize the 75th birthday of one of the particularly in their moments of deep- three children; most iconic ships ever to sail the seven est need. Kasim Kahrim, 36, survived by his A moral capitalism would put quality sisters, aunts, and uncles; seas, the U.S. Navy’s USS Missouri. on the same page as quantity. It Kendric Price, 32, survived by his Mighty Mo, our last battleship, was wouldn’t just ask for integrity and de- mother, grandmother, brothers, and commissioned June 11, 1944, after being cency from the public and private sec- godchildren; laid down and launched at the Brook- tors running our economic show, it Haki Sanders, 33, survived by his lyn Navy Yard. She went on to one of would demand it, with laws that work mother; the longest and most distinguished ca- in tandem to guarantee that when our Eleanor Maloney, 74, survived by reers of any Navy ship ever, earning 11 kids get sick, we can take care of three daughters, a son, six grand- battle stars in three wars: World War them; when our roof falls, we can re- children, seven great-grandchildren, II, the Korean war, and Operation pair it; when our stomachs ache, we and four siblings; Desert Shield/Desert Storm. can fill them; and when we tire, we can Michael Dukes, 53, survived by his But she is best known for her role not rest. mother, father, five children, one in war but in peace. For of course it Mr. Speaker, that shouldn’t be too grandson, sister, and dear friends; was on her decks at anchor in Tokyo much for anyone to ask. Kevin Boyd, 53, survived by his wife, Bay on September 2, 1945, V-J Day, that General Douglas MacArthur ac- f two sons, grandchildren, and brother; Kevin Brewington, 33, survived by his cepted the surrender of Japan, ending GUN VIOLENCE mother, father, son, brothers, and sis- World War II. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ters; Mighty Mo was finally struck from Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Donell Davis, 24, survived by his the register in 1995. For the last two Massachusetts (Ms. PRESSLEY) for 5 mother, brothers, and sister; decades, she has been moored in a place minutes. Carl Brown, 43, survived by his child; of honor at Pearl Harbor, alongside her Ms. PRESSLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise and fallen sisters—most notably, the USS on behalf of the mothers, fathers, Luckinson Oruma, 60, survived by his Arizona—as a living museum under the brothers, and daughters, the class- wife and five children. loving stewardship of the USS Missouri mates and coworkers, the surviving Tomorrow will mark the anniversary Memorial Association in partnership family and community members, all of of 49 souls lost, lives we were robbed of with the U.S. Navy. whom have been robbed of loved ones 3 years ago at the Pulse nightclub in On her decks next year, on Sep- due to senseless acts of gun violence. Orlando, and the fear and trauma of tember 2, we will recognize the 75th an- I rise on behalf of mothers with bro- those who survived and the families niversary of the end of the Second ken spirits and broken hearts. and loved ones that they left behind. World War. But for today, let us simply

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:49 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.009 H11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4399 wish Mighty Mo a heartfelt hau’oli la The point of no quorum is considered Men from the 320th were in the first hanau, happy birthday, and many more withdrawn. waves to land on Omaha Beach that to come. Mahalo. f day. They had the vital task of pre- f venting enemy aircraft from attacking PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE the beaches where men in equipment RECESS The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman were pouring ashore. Their balloons The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- from South Carolina (Mr. WILSON) prevented enemy planes from making ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair come forward and lead the House in the effective attacks, but the balloons also declares the House in recess until noon Pledge of Allegiance. made excellent targets for enemy fire. today. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina led Back then, the Army, like most of Accordingly (at 10 o’clock and 50 the Pledge of Allegiance as follows: American society, was segregated. Nev- minutes a.m.), the House stood in re- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the ertheless, these African Americans cess. United States of America, and to the Repub- risked their lives to serve their coun- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, try, even as Blacks faced Jim Crow f indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. laws and racist violence back home. b 1200 f Needless to say, the German bombs and bullets didn’t discriminate. Two AFTER RECESS WELCOMING REVEREND JACOB thousand Americans died on Omaha The recess having expired, the House ISAAC PACK Beach that day, including men from was called to order by the Speaker at The SPEAKER. Without objection, the 320th. Many more were wounded. noon. the gentleman from West Virginia (Mr. I want to recognize Henry Parham f MOONEY) is recognized for 1 minute. from the 320th Barrage Balloon Bat- There was no objection. talion for his heroic service to our PRAYER Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia. country. I am very proud to represent Reverend Jacob Isaac Pack, Beckley Madam Speaker, I rise today to wel- Mr. Parham in Congress. United Pentecostal Church, Beckley, come Reverend Jacob Isaac Pack from f West Virginia, offered the following Putnam County in my district as the 102 YEARS OF HONOR AT FORT prayer: guest chaplain today. Reverend Pack is JACKSON Lord God, today we want to say an ordained minister with the United thank You. Thank You, Lord, for al- Pentecostal Church International and (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina lowing us to be a part of something currently serves as the pastor of Beck- asked and was given permission to ad- bigger than ourselves. Thank You, God, ley United Pentecostal Church. dress the House for 1 minute and to re- for trusting us with this awesome re- Over the 20 years that he has been in- vise and extend his remarks.) sponsibility of continuing the proud volved in ministry, Reverend Pack has Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. traditions of this great Nation. We served local congregations as well as in Speaker, last week was the 102nd anni- thank You, Lord, for the heritage of State and national offices of the United versary and Victory Week at Fort sacrifice that has been passed down by Pentecostal Church. Reverend Pack Jackson in South Carolina. Under the leadership of Brigadier those who have come before us. serves as the West Virginia-Western General Milford Beagle, Jr., and Com- Father, as we endeavor to continue Maryland District Sunday school direc- mand Sergeant Major Jeremiah Gan, in that noble heritage, we ask You for tor and on the National Sunday School Fort Jackson is the bedrock for build- Your wisdom and Your guidance. We Committee. ing readiness for all components of the ask You to grant unity to Your people Reverend Pack is actively involved and oneness of purpose. We ask that Army. in the public service sector with his po- This week, the Greater Columbia Re- Your presence reside among all of the sition as the executive director of the gion is being honored as a Great Amer- men and women here today who rise to Kanawha Public Service District, also ican Defense Communities Award re- the tasks of both leadership and serv- in my congressional district. He serves cipient. The Columbia Chamber of ice. We reverently ask that the results in his local community as the vice Commerce, led by President Carl of our work bring peace, prosperity, president of the Putnam County Plan- Blackstone and Chairman David and safety to all who are entrusted in ning Commission. Lockwood, provided the nomination, our care. Reverend Pack and his fabulous wife, citing Fort Jackson, the South Caro- In the name of Jesus, we pray. Tiffany, have three wonderful children, lina National Guard, and McEntire Amen. Hayden, Jamison, and Juliette. Joint Air Base. f f Fort Jackson is the Nation’s largest THE JOURNAL ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER basic training base, conducting over PRO TEMPORE half of the Army’s basic combat train- The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- ing, with over 60,000 soldiers per year ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. and with about 10,000 soldiers in basic ceedings and announces to the House BROWN of Maryland). The Chair will en- combat training at any given time. her approval thereof. tertain up to 15 further requests for Fort Jackson also trains more than 60 Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- 1-minute speeches on each side of the percent of all women entering the nal stands approved. aisle. Army each year. Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia. f In conclusion, God bless our troops, Madam Speaker, pursuant to clause 1, HONORING HENRY PARHAM and we will never forget September the rule I, I demand a vote on agreeing to 11th in the global war on terrorism. the Speaker’s approval of the Journal. (Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Penn- f The SPEAKER. The question is on sylvania asked and was given permis- the Speaker’s approval of the Journal. sion to address the House for 1 minute CLIMATE HEALTH PROGRAM The question was taken; and the and to revise and extend his remarks.) (Mr. SCHNEIDER asked and was Speaker announced that the ayes ap- Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsyl- given permission to address the House peared to have it. vania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay for 1 minute and to revise and extend Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia. tribute to one of my constituents, Mr. his remarks.) Madam Speaker, I object to the vote on Henry Parham, who is believed to be Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, in Il- the ground that a quorum is not the last surviving African American linois, the spring rains have meant present and make the point of order combat veteran from D-day. Mr. that less than one-half of the normal that a quorum is not present. Parham served in the 320th Barrage amount of corn had been planted this The SPEAKER. Pursuant to clause 8, Balloon Battalion, the only African year. We are seeing catastrophic floods, rule XX, further proceedings on this American combat unit to land in Nor- record-setting tornadoes, and longer question will be postponed. mandy on June 6, 1944. and more devastating fire seasons.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:56 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.012 H11JNPT1 H4400 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2019 Climate change is not a future dress the House for 1 minute and to re- ADDRESSING HUMANITARIAN threat; it is a threat now, and we need vise and extend his remarks.) CHALLENGES FACED AT SOUTH- to take urgent action. The decisions we Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. ERN BORDER make today will determine the future Mr. Speaker, June is National Home- (Ms. ESCOBAR asked and was given we leave to our children. ownership Month, and it is the time permission to address the House for 1 We also need to prepare for the con- when we celebrate and recognize the minute.) sequences of climate change, which are many benefits of owning a home. Ms. ESCOBAR. Mr. Speaker, on May already affecting our environment, our For generations of Americans, own- 31, the Department of Homeland Secu- infrastructure, our economy, and, yes, ing a home has been an essential ele- rity’s Office of Inspector General pub- even our health. ment in achieving the American lished an alarming report that con- More frequent and intense heat Dream. But since the Great Recession, firms the terrible consequences of the waves are leading to higher rates of we have seen homeownership rates dip Trump administration’s failure to heat stroke. Warmer temperatures are to historic lows. truly address the humanitarian chal- also directly affecting vector-, food-, Young families often find themselves lenges we face at our southern border. and waterborne diseases and causing Instead of working with Congress and longer allergy seasons. unable to save for a down payment or gain access to adequate credit, and leaders in our hemisphere on address- We need to understand and prepare ing root causes and policy that rep- for these changes. That is why I led a that is especially true for those living in rural areas. resents America’s values of compas- letter to the House Appropriations sion, the administration, instead, The U.S. Department of Agriculture Committee urging support for the Cen- chooses cruelty. ters for Disease Control and Prevention places emphasis on helping rural Amer- As a result, agents and officers are Climate and Health Program to help icans buy homes. USDA provides mort- overworked, exhausted, and frustrated. our city and State health departments gage loan guarantees through partner- Communities like mine are stretched address and prepare for the effects of ships with private-sector lenders to beyond capacity, and migrants are in climate change. help low- to moderate-income rural inhumane conditions. I am pleased that funding for their home buyers. USDA has helped more The photos and description of the important work has increased to $15 than 4.4 million rural residents buy conditions at the Paso Del Norte Proc- million in this year’s bill. I urge my homes since the National Housing Act essing Center in my district are beyond colleagues to support this provision to was passed 70 years ago. disturbing: help vulnerable communities adapt to Mr. Speaker, homeownership has Migrants standing on toilets to make the health threats of climate change. widespread benefits: It fortifies com- room and gain breathing space; f munities, creates jobs, and strengthens A cell with a maximum capacity of 35 CONDITIONS OF MIGRANT DETEN- the local businesses that support our holding 155 migrants; TION FACILITIES ARE INHUMANE towns. Detainees wearing soiled clothing for I thank USDA for its commitment to days or weeks; (Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois asked and providing affordable housing for rural The list goes on. was given permission to address the Americans. By helping hardworking I visited the PDN Processing Center House for 1 minute.) when I was home this weekend, and one ´ Americans achieve this dream, it pro- Mr. GARCIA of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, thing is clear: Congress must establish, I am joined today by my colleagues to vides a strong foundation for more prosperous rural communities. and DHS must abide by, humanitarian show our country the inhumane condi- standards. Not doing so is immoral and tions of migrant detention facilities. un-American. As a grandfather and an immigrant, f my heart breaks every time another f child dies in U.S. custody. AMERICA IS BETTER THAN THIS b 1215 Migrants are escaping some of the (Mr. ESPAILLAT asked and was ICE SOLITARY CONFINEMENT harshest political and economic tur- given permission to address the House moil in Central America, only to have (Ms. GARCIA of Texas asked and was for 1 minute.) their children die once they arrive given permission to address the House here. Like 1-year-old Mariee Juarez Mr. ESPAILLAT. Mr. Speaker, I have for 1 minute.) Ms. GARCIA of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I and her mother who fled domestic seen with my very own eyes the way rise today to condemn the inhumane abuse in Guatemala, then she died in a migrants at the southern border, par- treatment of immigrants at detention U.S. hospital after receiving inad- ticularly children, are treated under centers around the country. equate care. U.S. custody. It is so appalling, we We don’t allow prisoners to die. How would not ever accept one of our own Recently exposed documents paint a are we allowing children to die in Fed- children being treated in such condi- gruesome picture of ICE custodians eral custody? tions in any country across the world. abusing the practice of solitary con- Last week, the inspector general of Young toddlers go days without proper finement on immigration detainees. DHS confirmed what we already knew: hygiene, nutrition, or medical treat- Often these detainees have not violated Conditions are dangerous and unsani- ment. rules or shown dangerous behavior, tary. These awful conditions have led to but, in some instances, are being held This is cruel and un-American. This the deaths of minors at the hands of in isolation because they are disabled cannot be the new normal. What the our government, like Felipe Gomez or because they identify as gay. President is doing is anything but nor- Alonzo, who was just 8 years old. Even under ICE’s own guidelines, sol- itary confinement is a serious step that mal. If this administration’s plan is to When Attorney General Sessions ini- requires careful consideration of all al- mistreat refugees to prevent them from ternatives. Yet, ICE is using this prac- tiated this, it was a bad way to move coming here, it clearly is not working. forward. tice as a tool of first resort, not last re- Just think, if they would rather risk sort. One detainee noted that the Is this the message that President this treatment than remain in their Trump wants to send the world, that strain of the isolation made him lose home countries, how bad must it be his mind. the U.S. is where children come to die? there? How many children must die before These reported cases reveal what we this administration acts? America is better than this. We must already feared: that this administra- treat immigrants better than this. We f tion is committed to widespread abuse must treat refugees better than this. of human beings simply because of who CELEBRATING NATIONAL We must treat children better than they are and where they come from. HOMEOWNERSHIP MONTH this. Mr. Speaker, I learned at an early (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania Mr. Speaker, the whole world is age that we are all God’s children. This asked and was given permission to ad- watching. is not the way to treat God’s children.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:56 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.014 H11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4401 GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS Felipe Gomez Alonzo, 8 years old. Juan FUTURE OF AMERICA’S FARMERS MONTH de Leon Gutierrez, 16 years old. Carlos (Mrs. CRAIG asked and was given (Mr. MALINOWSKI asked and was Hernandez Vasquez, 16 years old. All of permission to address the House for 1 given permission to address the House these children died under our custody minute and to revise and extend her re- for 1 minute.) in the United States of America. marks.) Mr. MALINOWSKI. Mr. Speaker, In the last 8 months, six children Mrs. CRAIG. Mr. Speaker, I rise June is Gun Violence Awareness have died in the United States of today in support of family farmers Month, and I am so tired of watching America under the custody of the De- throughout the Midwest and in my innocent children being lowered into partment of Homeland Security. It home State of Minnesota. We are fac- the ground. pains me to say this because I am not ing a year of unseasonably wet condi- A week ago, there was another mass talking about some war-torn country tions, leaving many producers weigh- shooting in Virginia Beach. The shoot- halfway around the world. This is hap- ing their options for the future of their er had a sound suppressor and a large pening right here in the United States farms. capacity magazine. And it struck me: of America. I am proud to join my colleague, Rep- Over the past 2 years, under this these things which gave him an advan- resentative DUSTY JOHNSON of South tage are banned in my home State of President, President Donald Trump, 24 Dakota, in introducing the FEEDD New Jersey. We have one of the lowest men, women, and children who came Act, a bipartisan bill to give farmers rates of gun violence of any State in looking for a better life in the United flexibility to graze and harvest cover America. States of America died. crops on prevent plant acres. Why is that? We have poverty, we This administration’s treatment is Congress has a responsibility to do have crime, we have mental illness just inhumane. What President Trump and right by our Nation’s farmers who feed, like other States, but we also have sen- this administration are doing is shame- clothe, and fuel our communities by sible gun laws. ful. providing them the flexibility they Mr. Speaker, let’s be very clear: the It has been just over 100 days since need to do their jobs successfully. This crisis at the border is a humanitarian the House passed a sensible gun bill bill will help alleviate concerns of a crisis that is the product of the Presi- that the vast majority of Americans forage shortage and improve soil dent’s deadly policies. We need ac- support. Universal background checks health through the use of cover crops. countability and this President will will save lives. The Senate could pass This is a bipartisan, commonsense need to answer for his role in the loss this bill today, but the Senate major- solution, and we need a whole lot more of life, on our soil, at the United States ity leader refuses to hold a vote. of that in this House. I encourage my border. Mr. Speaker, this is what the voters colleagues on both sides of the aisle to who sent us here are most tired of: spe- f come together and support this bill and cial interests blocking action on what GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS stand up for our farmers throughout most of us agree must be done. MONTH the country. It is time for the Senate to give the (Mr. VEASEY asked and was given f American people the safety and com- permission to address the House for 1 HONORING THERESA BURROUGHS mon sense that they voted for and, at minute and to revise and extend his re- long last, pass universal background marks.) (Ms. SEWELL of Alabama asked and checks. Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, this is was given permission to address the f Gun Violence Awareness Month. I rise House for 1 minute.) to commemorate the life of Ms. Briuna Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Mr. Speak- PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS Harps, a young woman with a bright er, I rise today to honor the extraor- (Mr. CARSON of Indiana asked and future in Fort Worth, who lost her life dinary life and legacy of Theresa Bur- was given permission to address the in a senseless act of gun violence last roughs, a champion for voting rights House for 1 minute.) month. and a foot soldier of the civil rights Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- Nineteen-year-old Briuna had just movement. er, everyone knows that Americans pay finished her first year of pre-med class- Sadly, Mrs. Burroughs passed away too much for their prescription drugs, es when she was visiting her sister at on May 22, 2019, at the age of 89. and something must be done. an apartment complex in Fort Worth Mrs. Burroughs dedicated her life to That is why I am pleased House and was struck by a bullet in the cross- advancing equality and justice and Democrats are addressing the rising fire between two gangs, two idiotic making sure that future generations costs of these medications. We have gangs, in an idiotic gang war. Sadly, would learn about the sacrifices and passed legislation like H.R. 987 and Briuna’s death and deaths like it are the bravery of foot soldiers who H.R. 1503, both of which can lower the too commonplace in America. Each marched, bled, and died for the right to cost of prescription drugs by helping to day, nearly 100 people in our Nation are vote and for civil rights in this coun- bring a greater number of generic killed by someone using a gun. try. drugs to market, but we can’t stop Recently, the city of Fort Worth She is best known for her steward- there. launched a local initiative to protect ship in founding the Safe House Black We must act boldly and in a bipar- our neighborhoods and curb gun vio- History Museum in Greensboro, Ala- tisan manner, Mr. Speaker, to confront lence. The Senate can help us in this bama. The museum is located in the the obstacles that stand between hard- area by taking action to pass common- same house in Hale County where Dr. working Americans and affordable pre- sense gun safety legislation that the Martin Luther King hid out from the scriptions necessary for their well- House passed over 100 days ago. Taking KKK on a visit to west Alabama in being. In the wealthiest nation in the action is the best way that we can 1968. The museum houses materials to world, Mr. Speaker, no one should have honor the life of Briuna and the other educate future generations of the local to face these barriers to affordable, lives just like hers who were lost to struggle that happened in the Black quality healthcare. gun violence. Belt of Alabama on behalf of all of us. f Mr. Speaker, I thank the community I am deeply honored to have known and give special thanks to Pastor Mil- Mrs. Burroughs, and, in fact, I had the DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND ton Pace, Tiffany Pace Whitaker, and opportunity to present Mrs. Burroughs SECURITY DETENTION FACILITIES Montreal Dukes for hosting a recent with a Congressional Gold Medal for (Mr. CA´ RDENAS asked and was dialogue on curbing violence in our her participation in the 1965 march given permission to address the House Fort Worth community. from Selma to Montgomery. I am deep- for 1 minute and to revise and extend But we need the Senate to do their ly honored because I know I stand on his remarks.) part. We need them to act. Pass the the shoulders of Mrs. Burroughs. So Mr. CA´ RDENAS. Mr. Speaker, legislation that we passed in the House many of us do. Her bright light will al- Jakelin Caal Maquin, 7-year-old girl. now. ways glow through the many lives that

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:56 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.017 H11JNPT1 H4402 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2019 she impacted. May my colleagues join poses. The first reading of the bill shall be (b) This section shall not apply to an me in celebrating the exemplary life of dispensed with. All points of order against amendment between the Houses. Mrs. Burroughs today and honor her consideration of the bill are waived. General SEC. 7. Upon adoption of this resolution it debate shall be confined to the bill and shall shall be in order without intervention of any great contributions to this Nation, the not exceed one hour equally divided and con- point of order to consider in the House the State of Alabama, and to the civil trolled by the chair and ranking minority resolution (H. Res. 430) authorizing the Com- rights and voting rights movements. member of the Committee on Appropria- mittee on the Judiciary to initiate or inter- f tions. After general debate the bill shall be vene in judicial proceedings to enforce cer- considered for amendment under the five- tain subpoenas and for other purposes. The REMEMBERING JAKELIN CAAL minute rule. An amendment in the nature of amendment in the nature of a substitute rec- MAQUIN a substitute consisting of the text of Rules ommended by the Committee on Rules now Committee Print 116-17, modified by the printed in the resolution shall be considered (Mr. RUIZ asked and was given per- amendment printed in part A of the report of as adopted. The resolution, as amended, shall mission to address the House for 1 the Committee on Rules accompanying this be considered as read. The previous question minute and to revise and extend his re- resolution, shall be considered as adopted in shall be considered as ordered on the resolu- marks.) the House and in the Committee of the tion, as amended, to adoption without inter- Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Whole. The bill, as amended, shall be consid- vening motion or demand for division of the in memory of Jakelin Caal Maquin, a 7- ered as the original bill for the purpose of question except one hour of debate equally year-old Guatemalan girl, who died in further amendment under the five-minute divided and controlled by the chair and rank- ing minority member of the Committee on December while in the custody of our rule and shall be considered as read. Points of order against provisions in the bill, as Rules. Federal Government. amended, for failure to comply with clause 2 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Seven months ago, Jakelin joined her of rule XXI are waived. tleman from Maryland is recognized father in fleeing the extreme danger SEC. 2. (a) No further amendment to the for 1 hour. and poverty of her village in Guate- bill, as amended, shall be in order except Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, for the mala. They fled from violence. How- those printed in part B of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this res- purpose of debate only, I yield the cus- ever, Jakelin’s life was cut short in De- tomary 30 minutes to the gentleman cember when she died of sepsis while olution, amendments en bloc described in section 3 of this resolution, and pro forma from Oklahoma (Mr. COLE), pending under the responsibility of our Federal amendments described in section 4 of this which I yield myself such time as I Government. resolution. may consume. During consideration of As a physician, I know that the inhu- (b) Each further amendment printed in this resolution, all time yielded is for mane conditions at our Border Patrol part B of the report of the Committee on the purpose of debate only. facilities risk the lives of children Rules shall be considered only in the order when under CBP custody. That is why, printed in the report, may be offered only by b 1230 a Member designated in the report, shall be this week, I am introducing the Hu- GENERAL LEAVE considered as read, shall be debatable for the manitarian Standards for Individuals time specified in the report equally divided Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I ask in CBP Act, legislation requiring CBP and controlled by the proponent and an op- unanimous consent that all Members to meet the humanitarian needs of ponent, may be withdrawn by the proponent be given 5 legislative days within children and families in their custody. at any time before action thereon, shall not which to revise and extend their re- My bill will require health screenings be subject to amendment except as provided marks. and improved access to lifesaving by section 4 of this resolution, and shall not The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there equipment and medications, and it will be subject to a demand for division of the objection to the request of the gen- set minimum standards to ensure ac- question in the House or in the Committee of tleman from Maryland? the Whole. cess to food, water, and shelter. There was no objection. (c) All points of order against further Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, on Mon- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to amendments printed in part B of the report support this commonsense bill to help of the Committee on Rules or against day, the Rules Committee met and re- prevent future deaths of children at the amendments en bloc described in section 3 of ported a rule, H.R. 431, providing for border and restore humanity to our this resolution are waived. consideration of H.R. 2740, making ap- treatment of asylum seekers and fami- SEC. 3. It shall be in order at any time for propriations for the Departments of lies. the chair of the Committee on Appropria- Labor, Health and Human Services, tions or her designee to offer amendments en and Education, and related agencies for f bloc consisting of further amendments print- the fiscal year ending September 30, ed in part B of the report of the Committee PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION on Rules accompanying this resolution not 2020, and for other purposes, and H. OF H.R. 2740, DEPARTMENTS OF earlier disposed of. Amendments en bloc of- Res. 430, authorizing the Committee on LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN fered pursuant to this section shall be con- the Judiciary to initiate or intervene SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND sidered as read, shall be debatable for 20 min- in judicial proceedings to enforce cer- RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIA- utes equally divided and controlled by the tain subpoenas and, also, for other pur- TIONS ACT, 2020, AND PROVIDING chair and ranking minority member of the poses. FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. Committee on Appropriations or their re- The rule provides for consideration of spective designees, shall not be subject to H.R. 2740 under a structured rule, self- 430, AUTHORIZING COMMITTEE amendment except as provided by section 4 executes Chairwoman LOWEY’s man- ON THE JUDICIARY TO INITIATE of this resolution, and shall not be subject to OR INTERVENE IN JUDICIAL a demand for division of the question in the ager’s amendment, and makes in order PROCEEDINGS TO ENFORCE CER- House or in the Committee of the Whole. 106 different amendments. TAIN SUBPOENAS SEC. 4. During consideration of the bill for The rule provides 1 hour of general amendment, the chair and ranking minority debate, equally and divided and con- Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, by direc- member of the Committee on Appropriations trolled by the chair and ranking mem- tion of the Committee on Rules, I call or their respective designees may offer up to ber of the Appropriations Committee, up House Resolution 431 and ask for its 15 pro forma amendments each at any point and provides that they may offer up to immediate consideration. for the purpose of debate. 15 pro forma amendments, each for the SEC. 5. At the conclusion of consideration The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- purposes of debate. lows: of the bill for amendment pursuant to this resolution, the Committee of the Whole shall The chair of the Appropriations Com- H. RES. 431 rise without motion. No further consider- mittee may also offer amendments en Resolved, That at any time after adoption ation of the bill shall be in order except pur- bloc consisting of amendments made in of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant suant to a subsequent order of the House. order by the rule and not earlier dis- to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the SEC. 6. (a) During consideration of H.R. posed of. House resolved into the Committee of the 2740, it shall not be in order to consider an Additionally, the rule provides for Whole House on the state of the Union for amendment proposing both a decrease in an consideration of H. Res. 430 under a consideration of the bill (H.R. 2740) making appropriation designated pursuant to section appropriations for the Departments of Labor, 251(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the Balanced Budget and closed rule, with 1 hour of debate Health and Human Services, and Education, Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 and an equally and divided and controlled by and related agencies for the fiscal year end- increase in an appropriation not so des- the chair and ranking member of the ing September 30, 2020, and for other pur- ignated, or vice versa. Rules Committee.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:56 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.019 H11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4403 Mr. Speaker, this rule pairs two bills funds to withdraw from the Paris cli- Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin is which demonstrate the commitment of mate agreement. defying a subpoena from the House the House majority both to making Now, on the other legislation, which Ways and Means Committee directing strong progress for the American peo- deals with contempt, Mr. Speaker, we him to produce the President’s tax re- ple in the areas of health, labor, and know from Special Counsel Mueller’s turns under a statute that makes it education, at the same time that we report that there was a sweeping and crystal clear that Congress has a right defend the Constitution of the United systematic assault on America’s elec- to obtain the tax returns of the Presi- States and the rule of law against the tions in 2016. There was a conscious ef- dent or any other citizen of the United obstructionism and the lawlessness of fort and plan by Vladimir Putin and States. the executive branch of government. the GRU to undermine and destabilize Commerce Secretary Ross and Attor- Let’s start with H.R. 2740, which is the American elections by interfering ney General William Barr are refusing designed to make government work for and hacking into the Democratic Na- to comply with duly authorized bipar- our people. It provides $189.9 billion in tional Committee, the Democratic tisan subpoenas from the House Over- discretionary funding for the Depart- Congressional Campaign Committee, sight and Reform Committee, which is ment of Labor, the Department of Edu- Hillary Clinton’s offices to inject poi- investigating the administration’s cation, and the Department of Health sonous ideological propaganda into the shadowy and illicit efforts to add an il- and Human Services. body politic of America through legitimate citizenship question to the It increases investment in the Na- Facebook, through Twitter, through 2020 Census completely outside of the tional Institutes of Health, our coun- YouTube and other social media enti- Administrative Procedures Act proc- try’s preeminent medical research ties and then to directly hack into the ess. Several District Courts have agency, a national treasure, which is State boards of election. struck that down. But, in any event, headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, The Department of Justice launched the administration is refusing to turn in my district, to support research for a special counsel inquiry. It was a Re- over evidence, relevant evidence, to Alzheimer’s disease, HIV/Aids, breast publican Attorney General who named Congress about this effort to impose cancer, colon cancer, cystic fibrosis, a Republican special counsel, Mr. the citizenship question on the census. multiple sclerosis, childhood cancer, Mueller, to do it. The administration is refusing to The President of the United States, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, mental turn over documents, witnesses, and according to Special Counsel Mueller’s health, suicide prevention, and the testimony relating to the corruption of report, engaged in at least 10 different Cancer Moonshot initiative. the security clearance process in the episodes of efforts to interfere with The people of NIH and their network White House personnel office. of allied entities and agencies and sup- that investigation, to obstruct justice. There were 25 different individuals We received that report a couple of ported universities and research labs who were denied a security clearance months ago from the special counsel. across the country are making pro- by the professional staff in the White In the aftermath of it, President House personnel office, who were then found progress in the struggle to uplift Trump said, ‘‘We are fighting all sub- overruled by President Trump or polit- the health of the people against all of poenas,’’ and declared that there would ical appointees. We are trying to get the killer diseases of our time. be no cooperation from the executive And for the first time in more than 20 information as to what was the basis branch with legislative branch sub- years, this bill contains funding to sup- poenas, with our demands for docu- for the original denial. It was, likely, port gun violence and firearm injury ments, with our demands for witnesses, conflict with foreign governments or prevention research, and we are proud with our demands for testimony from financial conflicts of interest. It might of that. the executive branch. He said: ‘‘I don’t also have been drug or alcohol prob- This legislation increases funding for want people testifying,’’ and, ‘‘There is lems. But we want to get the details of Department of Education programs to no reason to go any further.’’ And since each one, and then we want to know if help America’s children succeed, pro- then, they have drawn a curtain down there is any written documentation of viding critical resources for elemen- over the executive branch of govern- why the President and his subordinates tary and secondary schools, special ed ment and defied the lawful orders of overturned those. programs, and Federal student aid. Im- the Congress of the United States. In all of these cases, Mr. Speaker, the portantly, the bill increases the max- The Trump administration is executive branch of government has imum Pell grant to help America’s col- stonewalling, from pillar to post, con- followed President Trump’s orders to lege and graduate students keep pace gressional investigations, defying val- say, simply: We are not going to turn with inflation and the high cost of liv- idly issued congressional subpoenas. anything over to Congress. ing. So, for example, Attorney General Barr Now, understand, the Supreme Court H.R. 2740 also provides $56.4 billion in is refusing to produce the full of the United States has held that it is funding for the State Department, unredacted Mueller report and the re- an essential and integral aspect of leg- USAID, and the U.S. Institute of lated underlying evidence to the House islative power to engage in investiga- Peace. We are making major strategic Committee on the Judiciary. tion and factfinding. That is how the investments in diplomacy, global Every other independent special people’s Representatives are able to health, and international basic edu- counsel had simply turned their report legislate: We are able to get informa- cation, the crucial ingredients for over to Congress and Congress did the tion. But if you shut down our ability maintaining peace and security around redactions, but Attorney General Barr to get information, we cannot engage the world. engaged in a series of games with the in lawmaking. For that reason, we This legislation provides essential Congress of the United States and con- have begun to win in all of these Fed- humanitarian assistance and critical fused the American public, as Special eral District Court cases where we are funding to improve maternal and child Counsel Mueller complained in a letter going out to try to get this informa- health, to fight diseases like malaria, that he sent to the Attorney General. tion. and to support women’s reproductive He is also defying a House Intel- But, Mr. Speaker, we cannot tie up health and literacy across the globe. ligence Committee subpoena directing the floor of the House of Representa- We know that the key to improving so- him to turn over documents and mate- tives every time the executive branch cial and economic development around rials related to Special Counsel decides to follow the order of the Presi- the world is the education of women Mueller’s investigation, including all dent and simply deny us the informa- and the investment in family planning counterintelligence and foreign intel- tion that we seek. programs and literacy about ligence materials produced during the My friends across the aisle know procreation. investigation. from the Fast and Furious investiga- This legislation renews our Nation’s Don McGahn, the former White tion, the Hillary Clinton email inves- commitment to addressing the climate House counsel, has defied a subpoena tigation, the Benghazi investigation it crisis by investing in directives on issued by the House Committee on the is Congress’ right to investigate and to adaption and renewable energy. It also Judiciary without any substantial obtain the documents that it wants. prohibits the use of any government legal basis at all. They obtained millions of documents

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:56 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.021 H11JNPT1 H4404 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2019 in those investigations. We had a right We are going to get it, and we are In a sense, what the majority is seek- to get them then, and we have a right going to get it by empowering Congress ing to do here today is completely un- to get all of these documents now. to go to court to enforce our sub- precedented, both in its intent and in Mr. Speaker, this legislation will poenas. its execution. Consider the only other give the power, first of all, to the Com- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of times the House has filed a lawsuit to mittee on the Judiciary to follow my time. seek to enforce a subpoena for docu- through on the subpoenas that it has The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- ments. It has happened twice before, issued. It will also empower and au- bers are reminded to refrain from en- Mr. Speaker, once in 2007, to seek docu- thorize each chair of the House of Rep- gaging in personalities toward the ments from former White House Coun- resentatives to enforce their lawful President. sel Harriet Miers, and again in 2012, to subpoenas that are being dishonored Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I thank my seek documents from then-Attorney and violated by the executive branch of good friend, the gentleman from Mary- General Eric Holder as a result of the government. land (Mr. RASKIN), for yielding me the congressional investigation into the So we are very proud to bring for- customary 30 minutes, and I yield my- Fast and Furious scandal. ward these two pieces of legislation, self such time as I may consume. In both of these cases, the House had one which makes good on our commit- Mr. Speaker, I hadn’t had this in the already voted to hold both Miers and ment to the American people to con- opening, but I want to disagree with Holder in contempt of Congress before tinue to make progress in the fields of my friend right off the top. The Presi- filing suit, which has not yet happened education, healthcare, labor, and sci- dent of the United States does not in this case. In the Miers case, 138 days entific and medical research while, at work for the Congress of the United elapsed from the first document re- the same time, we defend the Constitu- States. He works for the American peo- quest to the Judiciary Committee vot- tion, the rule of law, the prerogatives ple, and he heads up a branch of gov- ing to hold her in contempt. In the and powers of Congress against the ernment that is a coequal branch of Holder case, it was significantly lawlessness and the obstructionism of government. So, on that, we will have longer, in that 464 days elapsed from this administration. a long discussion. the first document request to the com- We are the preeminent and primary Mr. Speaker, it has been a very mittee voting to hold him in contempt. branch of government. The very first eventful week in the Rules Committee, That was well over a year. sentence of the Constitution, Mr. and it is only Tuesday. Last night, the Here, the majority is forcing us to Speaker: ‘‘We the people of the United committee met and reported out a rule rush forward at a much faster pace. States, in order to form a more perfect that covers two drastically different Just 44 days elapsed from the date of Union, establish justice, insure domes- measures. H.R. 2740 is an appropria- the first document request to the At- tic tranquility, provide for the common tions package that covered first 5 and torney General until the Judiciary defense, promote the general welfare, then 4 of the 12 appropriations bills for Committee voted to hold him in con- and secure the blessings of liberty to fiscal year 2020. We also considered H. tempt. James Holzhauer has been ourselves and our posterity, do ordain Res. 430, a resolution that gives author- champion of ‘‘Jeopardy!’’ for longer and establish this Constitution for the ity to the Office of the General Counsel than that. United States of America.’’ of the House of Representatives to seek I don’t understand the majority’s The second sentence that follows is to enforce certain subpoenas for docu- haste here. Without exhausting all all legislative power is vested in the ments through litigation. other options—continuing negotiation, Congress of the United States. Shortly after we finish here, the com- discussion, compromise, and turning to mittee will again convene to consider a vote on contempt as the last resort— b 1245 the remainder of the appropriations the majority is, instead, pushing this The sovereign power of the people package, which will be on the floor as forward into litigation with the execu- comes right through the preamble into part of a separate rule tomorrow. tive branch. In doing so, they may well Article I, establishing us as the rep- Meanwhile, our Members will at- be placing the House in a position that resentatives of the people. Then you tempt the miracle of being in two causes significant long-term damage to get dozens of paragraphs setting forth places at once as we continue to debate the institution. all the powers of Congress: to declare H. Res. 430, which falls into our origi- When this matter goes before the war, to raise revenues, to write budg- nal jurisdiction here on the floor. courts, it will do so as a case of first ets, to impeach the President or other Mr. Speaker, H. Res. 430 comes from impression and under an untested legal executive branch officials who commit a dispute over documents relating to theory. In both the Miers and Holder high crimes and misdemeanors and to the special counsel’s investigation into cases, the House previously voted to remove them in the Senate, to set up a Russian interference in the 2016 Presi- hold those two individuals in contempt post office, to govern the seat of gov- dential election. The dispute also of Congress. Nothing like that has been ernment, and to establish a capital stems from the inherent oversight au- done here. Using untested tactics like city. Those are the prerogatives and thority of Congress and our ability to this could set a dangerous precedent powers of Congress. perform oversight functions over the that harms us all, Republicans and Then you get to Article II, and Arti- executive branch. It falls into the fuzzy Democrats, in the long run. cle II fixes the powers of the President. boundaries between the branches of Finally, I would also note that it is What are the President’s core respon- governments as to when and how we not clear what this resolution will ulti- sibilities? To take care that the laws may compel the executive branch to mately accomplish. Since the House are faithfully executed. That is the turn over documents to the legislative has not yet exercised all the tools in President’s job: to take care that the branch. its tool kit, and since it is not clear laws are faithfully executed. I lay out that framework because that the negotiations with the Justice It is even in Article II that the Presi- there is an important point here that is Department and the White House over dent can be impeached, in Section 4. being lost. The Democratic majority the documents at issue are at an end, Just to make it clear, the President clearly wants to make this dispute en- this whole thing may be nothing more works for the Congress; the Congress tirely about this President, this Attor- than sound and fury. Indeed, given how doesn’t work for the President. And we, ney General, this White House counsel, quickly the majority is rushing into the Congress, work for the people. this investigation, this subpoena of things, it seems unlikely that the only That is what it means to have a rep- documents. The Democrats want to course of action left in the House is to resentative democracy. We work for focus attention there because they file a lawsuit. the people. think it helps them politically to do so. I strongly urge the majority to con- Now, we have a President who is in But this dispute really shouldn’t be tinue working with the Justice Depart- an unprecedented, wholesale, categor- about just that. It should, rather, be ment and the White House to find a ical defiance of the powers of Congress about the difficult and thorny ques- resolution to these issues without re- by denying us the information that we tions that emerge in a system like ours sorting to knee-jerk lawsuits that may seek to obtain, which is our right and with three branches of government ultimately damage the House as an in- which is our need. with checks and balances. stitution.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:56 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.022 H11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4405 Today, we are also beginning consid- As the former chair and current Committee and the other committees eration of H.R. 2740, an appropriations ranking member of the Labor, Health in Congress to enforce our right to ob- package covering 5 of 12 appropriations and Human Services, Education, and tain information that we seek, I think bills: Labor, Health and Human Serv- Related Agencies Subcommittee, I am that this should be an overriding, bi- ices, and Education; Legislative familiar with the need for compromise partisan commitment within the Arti- Branch; Defense; State and Foreign Op- on that particular piece of legislation. cle I branch, within the Congress of the erations; and Energy and Water Devel- But by pushing forward with blatantly United States. opment. These five bills cover over 70 partisan riders like these, the majority We simply cannot tolerate a posture percent of our total discretionary is guaranteeing the outcome of these from the President of the United spending for fiscal year 2020. bills: dead on arrival in a Republican- States—and it is hard for me to think To be precise, Mr. Speaker, we were led Senate and no chance of getting a of any other Congress that would tol- to do five bills. At the last moment, Republican President’s signature. erate it from any other President—of the majority pulled the Legislative In the coming months, I hope we noncooperation and absolute, com- Branch appropriations bill. I will let work through these problems, as we did prehensive, and wholesale defiance of them explain why at their leisure. last year, frankly. If the majority in- the will of Congress in trying to seek As a longtime member of the Appro- tends to move forward with unrealistic information. priations Committee, I am pleased that spending levels and insists on main- My good friend from Oklahoma says we are beginning to move the appro- taining partisan riders, then we are that the President does not work to en- priations bills to the floor. Unfortu- simply guaranteeing a failed appropria- force the laws of Congress; he works for nately, the bills before us have numer- tions process. the people. Well, we all work for the ous flaws, most notably that they are Make no mistake, Mr. Speaker, our people. That was my point. His job is marked to allocation levels that aren’t failure has consequences. A best-case to take care that the laws passed by realistic. scenario is a yearlong continuing reso- Congress are faithfully executed. We As we move forward through the ap- lution that funds the government at work directly for the people. propriations process, I think we need the exact same level as the current At least until we get a national pop- to be clear about the challenges we year. That is the best scenario if we ular vote for President, the President face this year. fail. The worst-case scenario is another is not elected by the people, as we At the end of September, fiscal year government shutdown or sequestration know from the 2016 election itself 2019 expires, and sequestration cuts that automatically cuts all govern- where the popular vote winner, who contained in the Budget Control Act of ment funding levels. Neither of these is gained several million more votes than 2011 will automatically take effect for a good outcome for the House as an in- Donald Trump did, lost the election be- fiscal year 2020. In order to prevent stitution, for the Federal Government, cause of the workings of the electoral that, we need to come to a bipartisan, or more importantly, for the American college. bicameral budget deal that the House, people. b 1300 the Senate, and the President can all Mr. Speaker, although I cannot sup- agree on. If we don’t, then it doesn’t port either bill before us today, I am The Presidency was set up as an indi- really matter what fake number the hopeful that, eventually, we will reach rect mechanism, and that is something House marks to. Sequestration will hit, a bipartisan, bicameral compromise on that I think that we should be replac- and our defense budget will automati- spending that the vast majority of ing. But I think it is not appropriate to cally be slashed by 11 percent and our Members in this House can support. claim a popular mandate for the Presi- nondefense budget by 9 percent below That requires realistic funding levels dent when the President emerges from the allocations of 2019. and elimination of partisan riders from the electoral college. The spending levels in these appro- this package. The spending package be- In any event, the President’s job is to priations bills are not just ambitious; fore us today may be a worthy starting take care that the laws are faithfully they are unrealistic. Not only are the point, but it will take hard work and executed and also to be the Commander funding levels for many of these bills compromise to move the final bill that in Chief in times of actual conflict, but too high, so high that the Senate and can become law. it is up to Congress to legislate. That is the President will never agree to them, Mr. Speaker, I urge opposition to the what we do. That is why it is so prob- but the allocations the Appropriations rule, and I reserve the balance of my lematic when the President of the Committee used reflect the misguided time. United States says: notion that any increase in defense Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield I will not accept a bipartisan congressional spending must be matched by an in- myself such time as I may consume. rejection of billions of dollars in funding for crease in nondefense spending that is Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to hear my border wall; I am going to declare a na- more than twice as high. from my friend from Oklahoma about tional emergency and then reprogram money That is simply not a realistic assess- both of these bills. We were here to- from other lawfully appropriated purposes. ment of our national priorities or the gether last night until around mid- That is a violation of the spending fiscal limitations imposed on us by our night, working on the rules for these power of the Congress of the United rising national debt. The defense provi- bills. States. It is just like the President re- sion of this bill, for example, comes in On H.R. 2740, the appropriations jecting a bipartisan repudiation of his at $8 billion less than the President package that we have together, we involvement with the Saudi Govern- told us was needed to adequately fund have authorized more than 100—I think ment in the Yemeni civil war. We have the military, maintain readiness, and the number is 112—bipartisan amend- not declared war with Saudi Arabia be prepared to confront international ments. In fact, I think the first amend- against Iran or anybody else in the threats. ment is one that is from the gentleman Yemeni conflict, and so we don’t want After years of severe underfunding of from Oklahoma. We have made that to be involved in it. We don’t want our our Armed Forces and at a time when first. money going to that bloody humani- threats are emerging everywhere I won’t be voting for it. I won’t be tarian catastrophe, and yet the Presi- around the globe, spending less than supporting it, but he has the oppor- dent simply rejects the majority will of the administration asks for on defense tunity to make his case on the floor of both Houses of Congress. That is a de- in order to push more money into do- the House of Representatives and to cisive rejection in defiance of Congress’ mestic programs is not a wise course of present it to colleagues. power to declare war. action. We are proud of the fact that there Now what we are getting is this com- I am disappointed that the majority are more than 100 amendments. In fact, plete defiance of our ability to get the chose to strip out pro-life provisions I think we are meeting again this information that we need. The Presi- that have been carried in appropria- afternoon, and we might adopt dozens dent said it very clearly. He basically tions bills for years. Instead, they more amendments, for the consider- said: No subpoenas, no witnesses— added controversial pro-abortion riders ation of the full House. enough—and no do-overs. that virtually guarantee no Republican But on the question of H. Res. 430, So he is not going to allow us to in- support whatsoever for this package. which is to empower the Judiciary vestigate the compromised security

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The revolutionaries and the matters that were covered by Special would have us go down that road in rebels who gave us America and who Counsel Mueller; the organized, sys- pursuit of some greater good. I can as- wrote the Constitution were trying to tematic comprehensive, sweeping at- sure you that forcing the American institute a new form of government tack on our elections by the GRU and people to work against their convic- representing We the People. That is Russian agents or the more than 100 tions and beliefs will lead us to nothing why we are so proud to be able to serve contacts they had with the Trump but destruction, and I guarantee that in the people’s House here along with campaign or the 10 different episodes of this bill will never be signed into law if our friends in the Senate. Presidential obstruction of justice that this language remains. But the President’s core job is to were set forth by Special Counsel This amendment must be made in take care that our laws are faithfully Mueller in his report. order so that we can debate it and re- executed. We have no kings here; we We can’t accept that. So this legisla- move the poison pill from the final bill. have no monarchs here. That is why we tion in H.R. 430 will give us the oppor- Otherwise, the time my colleagues have the Emoluments Clause in the tunity to go to court right away to en- have spent on the Labor HHS bill is a Constitution which says that none of force our subpoenas against this un- giant waste of time because it will us who serves in Washington can ac- precedented defiance of congressional never make it to the President’s desk. cept any present—any emoluments, power by the President of the United Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield which just means a payment—any of- States. myself such time as I may consume. fice or title from a prince, a king, or a Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Mr. Speaker, all of us, of course, em- foreign government without the con- my time. brace and uphold the First Amendment sent of Congress. Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 and the rights of religious freedom, the That is a cardinal principle in the minutes to the gentleman from the right to not have government establish Constitution. It is our original anti- corruption principle because the Fram- great State of Oklahoma (Mr. KEVIN a religion and to participate in the free ers did not want the President or Mem- HERN). exercise of religion and to worship or Mr. KEVIN HERN of Oklahoma. Mr. to not worship exactly as you please. bers of Congress selling out the coun- Speaker, I thank my friend and col- There is nothing in any of our legisla- try. They wanted complete, undivided league from Oklahoma, and I thank my tion that would interfere with any- loyalty by those of us who come to friend from Maryland who reminds us body’s right to exercise precisely their Washington, who aspire and obtain the that our President was constitu- religious preference to worship exactly public office to have complete, undi- vided loyalty to the American people tionally elected and that our President as they please and to belong to what- and not to lobbyists for foreign govern- was elected by the way our Constitu- ever religious faith or denomination ments, agents, and saboteurs. tion describes and outlines, and we they want. So that is another real problem that I am not quite sure exactly what the thank our President for the work he is this President seems not to recognize. gentleman was referring to. We know doing. That provision obligates him whenever Mr. Speaker, I cosponsored an that the idea of a religious freedom to he receives any money from a foreign amendment with Congressman COLE to discriminate has been asserted ever government through his hotel or his of- remove a dangerous poison pill in the since the 1960s with the Civil Rights fice towers or any of his going busi- appropriations bill that would block Act of 1964 where the hotel and motel, nesses that he has kept going in the the free exercise of rights for the lunch counter and department store course of his tenure, whenever he re- American people. Congress has long owners said that they had a religious ceives any of that money, he has got to supported robust protections for rights right to only serve the customers that come to Congress to ask for our per- of conscience. The right to follow your they wanted and that it violated their mission and for our consent. conscience on deeply held religious and religious faith to have interracial par- Mr. Speaker, we can show you moral beliefs is a foundational value of ties seated in restaurants or at the records from lots of prior Presidents our country. In a free society like ours, lunch counter. Our Supreme Court re- who came to Congress to ask for a con- adherence to one’s convictions should jected that, and this Congress has re- sent because they received a Persian not be just tolerated but encouraged. jected that. rug, or a shawl, or cufflinks. Yet—at Our forefathers fought like hell to lib- There have been similar efforts to least according to court reports and erate our country from a monarchy say we have a constitutional right not media reports—this President has been that mandated what to believe and how to serve gay and lesbian customers. receiving hundreds of thousands of dol- to behave. That has been rejected, and I hope that lars or millions of dollars from foreign How soon we have forgotten. It hap- this Congress will also reject it. governments. In fact, the President I pens in small increments, with small, We passed the Equality Act very think made a voluntary deposit he said minor changes here and there, but they proudly to add protection for LGBT of the profits from foreign government grow larger and more invasive. Some- people to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, receipts of $350,000 to the U.S. Treasury day you will find yourself back under and I hope that the Senate will go without any accounting to us, without the yoke, with an oppressive govern- along with it. any receipts, and without asking for ment telling you what to believe and In any event, there is nothing in any our consent. how to behave. of the legislation before us and none So even if the Constitution says that This conscience rule is absolutely has been cited which violates any of you can’t accept the profits from for- necessary to preserve the freedom of the free exercise rights of the people. eign payments, which it doesn’t, it expression that we hold dear in our So with that, unless I hear anything says you can’t accept foreign pay- country. The rider in the Labor HHS further, I am not moved by how any- ments. That would be insufficient be- bill eliminating this rule is a poison body is affected by this appropriation cause Congress has got to offer its con- pill and does not belong in an appro- negatively. sent. priations package. My other good friend from Oklahoma Look, we need to lay down the law The Trump administration has vigor- referenced the phrase checks and bal- about all of these matters. When we ously supported the right for our peo- ances, and that does appear in the Fed- ask for a document, we want the docu- ple to act on their religious and moral eralist Papers. I think it is in Fed- ment. When we issue a subpoena from convictions. President Trump’s leader- eralist 51. It actually refers to the rela- the United States Congress, you com- ship on this issue has encouraged mil- tionship between the House and the ply with the subpoena. When we ask for

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Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 the argument that we just heard here poor 15-year-old, 13-year-old, and 14- minutes to the distinguished gen- is to support legislation like what was year-old that my good friend from tleman from New Jersey (Mr. SMITH). just passed in the State of Alabama. In Maryland talked about, but, all over My good friend is the most eloquent Alabama today—please read an article the country, denying poor women ac- advocate for life in this Chamber. in the Washington Post this morning, cess to health services that should Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Mr. Speaker—in Alabama today if this really be based upon their faith, their Speaker, I rise in opposition to the legislation is signed into law, a 15-year- God, their family, and their medical rule. old girl who is raped by her step-uncle provider. Earlier this year, Mr. Speaker, Presi- not only would not be able to obtain an In some of the bills in Missouri and dent Trump made it clear in a letter abortion, because there is no exception in some of the bills that are being pro- that he will veto any piece of legisla- for rape or incest in the ban that the posed in Georgia, Alabama, and in my tion that undermines or nullifies any legislature just passed, but she would own State of Texas, it is litigation that pro-life policy, regulation, or rule. be compelled to have him involved in would get you healthcare. It is no re- The bill facilitated by this rule re- the raising of the child because Ala- spect of the individual human being, verses several life-affirming pro-life bama protects the paternity rights of the person, who may have to go back policies, including conscience protec- the rapist. So it is one of only two to the antics of yesteryear, dealing tion, Title X reform, the protecting life States in the country where a rapist with the tactics of coat hangers of in global health assistance, and more. continues to have parenthood rights in which many of us are aware. No one, Mr. Speaker—including doc- the child. Let me also say that underlying in tors, nurses, and LPNs—and no entity So get this straight. If what we are this rule is the opportunity for the like a hospital or a health insurance hearing is actually enacted into law— force of the authority of the Article I plan should ever be compelled against and I understand my colleagues to be Congress to enforce individuals to their will into performing, facilitating, encouraging legislation like this come before congressional committees, or subsidizing abortion. around the country, like the law in such as the Committee on the Judici- First, the approps bill overturns the Alabama—we will have a situation ary, which we will debate later. conscience protection final rule, leav- where girls who are 15 or 14 or 13 or 16 It is invested in this Constitution, ing many at risk of pressure, harass- years old who are raped by their step- because of Article I authority and the ment and coercion. fathers or step-uncles must carry a collegial response that the Founding Second, in late February, HHS pro- child to term, have the baby, and in mulgated the Protect Life Rule to re- Fathers wanted us to have, that there some States be forced to raise the baby are no unequal branches—there is a assert portions of President Ronald with the rapist. Reagan’s Title X rule, including ending number one branch—and one branch So I don’t think that is where we are should not ignore and disrespect the co-location of abortion clinics with today in America under Planned Par- family planning clinics subsidized by other branch. enthood v. Casey and Roe v. Wade, and Therefore, if Article I branch, which Title X. certainly the majority is going to Third, H.R. 2740, the underlying bill, we are in, asks for witnesses and then stand very strong for healthcare for is blocked by another branch that has repeals and bans future promulgation women and reproductive freedom for by any President of protecting life in no greater status—read the Constitu- women and men to make their own de- tion. global health assistance, a significant cisions. reiteration and expansion of President In this rule, we have tried to correct Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the the imbalance and inappropriateness Reagan’s Mexico City policy, a policy gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON designed to ensure that U.S. taxpayers that is occurring in this body and in LEE). this process, and so I ask my col- are not funding foreign NGOs that per- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I leagues to support the rule and the un- form or promote abortion as a method thank the gentleman from Maryland derlying legislation to restore the Con- of family planning. for his courtesy. Mr. Speaker, why is this so impor- Mr. Speaker, there is a document stitution. Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 tant? Because women and children, that I hold in my hand that covers the minute to the distinguished gentleman both home and abroad, deserve better epidemic apparently that is taking from Ohio (Mr. GONZALEZ). than the violence of abortion. siege over America. It contains the Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio. Mr. Speak- The humanity of the unborn child is Declaration of Independence and the er, I thank the gentleman from Okla- beyond doubt, yet the pro-abortion Constitution of the United States. movement, like some kind of modern- The Declaration of Independence homa for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposi- day flat Earth society, continues to paraphrases we are all created equal tion to the rule that would provide for cling to outdated, indefensible argu- with certain inalienable rights of life, consideration of H.R. 2740. This pack- ments cloaked in euphemism. Even the liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. seemingly benign word ‘‘choice’’ with- age provides funding for several items b 1315 ers under scrutiny. that would benefit my district in Choice to do what? I am honored to serve in this body northeast Ohio, but it falls short in Dismember a baby? and, with honor, walk through the several key regards, including funding Take pills to starve a child to death halls and look at the historical depic- for key programs that would help keep and then forcibly expel her or him from tions of the early years. our children safe. the womb? Just coming back from D-Day in Nor- In particular, Mr. Speaker, this pack- Inject chemical poisons that kill the mandy, I am reminded of the brave age fails to provide adequate funding baby? men and, certainly, women who served for the School Safety National Activi- At the end of this process, Mr. Speak- in the United States military, sup- ties program, which gives grants to er, important policies embedded in the porters in World War II, but, in par- schools to support safe learning envi- approps bill will be signed into law, but ticular, the men who stormed the Nor- ronments, including programs to com- reversal of pro-life policies will be ve- mandy beach. bat substance abuse and cultivate aca- toed. This legislation will be vetoed I am reminded, I am sure, of the demic success. and the veto will be sustained by this words of General Dwight D. Eisen- This bill provides $80 million less in Congress. hower, who said: The world is watch- funding than what the administration Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield ing, and they will join you in marching requested. I offered an amendment to myself such time as I may consume. to victory. raise that number by $10 million, but

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I hope my colleagues on both Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous con- the political dysfunction in their own sides of the aisle will work with me to sent to insert the text of my amend- Caucus, they stubbornly refuse to put assure that programs to protect our ment in the RECORD, along with extra- forward any solutions. It has gotten to children, like the School Safety Na- neous material, immediately prior to the point where editorial boards in tional Activities program, remain a the vote on the previous question. some of the Nation’s most liberal cities congressional priority. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there are now calling Democrats out for Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I reserve objection to the request of the gen- their inaction. the balance of my time. tleman from Oklahoma? Democrats need to stop denying the Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 There was no objection. facts and blaming the President for minutes to the gentleman from Penn- Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 this crisis. The time has come to face sylvania (Mr. SMUCKER). minutes to the distinguished gen- reality and work with the President Mr. SMUCKER. Mr. Speaker, I thank tleman from Alabama (Mr. ROGERS). and Republicans in Congress to imme- my friend from Oklahoma for yielding. Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speak- diately resolve this humanitarian cri- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to strongly er, I rise in strong opposition to this sis. oppose the rule and spending package rule. The rule demonstrates once again Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to being debated before us. Not only does that the Democrat majority refuses to defeat the previous question on this this massive spending package blow acknowledge, accept, or address the rule. If we do that, we can finally bring our budget caps by nearly $200 billion, very real crisis at our southern border. this critically needed supplemental but this flawed legislation severely un- New numbers recently came out il- funding to the House for a vote. dermines critical protections for the lustrating the magnitude of the crisis. Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I reserve lives of the unborn. CBP detained more than 144,000 mi- the balance of my time to close. I am very proud of the work that the Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- grants in the month of May. This was Trump administration has been doing self such time as I may consume. the third consecutive month when we to finally make Title X about family Mr. Speaker, my friend made ref- had in excess of 100,000 migrants de- planning and not a way of using tax- erence a little bit earlier to amend- payer money to fund abortions. The ad- tained at the border: 101,000 in March, ments. He talked about the total num- ministration’s new Title X provisions 109,000 in April, and 144,000 in May. We ber of amendments, but he left out the draw a bright line between abortion are on track to apprehend over 1 mil- distribution of amendments. So, as the and family planning, while ensuring lion migrants this fiscal year, approxi- House considers this rule, I think we taxpayer dollars are put towards com- mately the population of Austin, ought to take a look at how the Rules prehensive, preventive, and primary Texas. Committee has handled making Smugglers and cartels continue to care for women. amendments in order so far this Con- preach that now is the time to come to These new regulations will also make gress. it easier for faith-based clinics to pro- the United States. They call children The rule on the floor today is making vide care through the Title X program, ‘‘permisos,’’ or permits, and exploit 106 amendments in order, out of 540 which will expand access to care for them to get scores of adults unrelated submitted, with hopefully more to families. Yet, under this partisan piece to the children across the border. come with tomorrow’s rule. of legislation, these protections are These criminal organizations run an Today’s rule includes 22 amendments stripped and taxpayer funding for abor- international smuggling operation sponsored solely by Republicans. tion clinics is increased. This is unac- filled with misery and abuse. Migrants Sadly, this is considered an improve- ceptable. who survive the smugglers often arrive ment over the majority’s previous ef- The fight to give a voice to the un- in poor health, physically exhausted, forts. born will not be swayed by partisan and in need of urgent medical care. With today’s rule, in total, this Con- poison pills. I urge my colleagues to The men and women of CBP are gress, 73 percent of all amendments oppose this rule and the underlying doing the best they can to respond to made in order have been sponsored bill. this humanitarian crisis, but they have solely by Democrats—73 percent. Just Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- run out of space to safely house and 16 percent are sponsored by Repub- self such time as I may consume. process the unprecedented numbers of licans, with 11 percent bipartisan. Mr. Speaker, if we defeat the pre- family units seeking entry into the How does this compare with the last vious question, I will offer an amend- United States. In the next couple of Congress? When Republicans were the ment to the rule immediately to bring weeks, Health and Human Services will majority party, 45 percent of all up H.R. 3056 for consideration under an run out of funds to feed and shelter the amendments made in order were spon- open rule. vulnerable unaccompanied children. sored solely by Democrats. Only 38 per- The bill provides $4.5 billion of fund- Four weeks ago, the President and cent were sponsored solely by Repub- ing to address the immediate humani- Congress sent an urgent request for licans, with another 17 percent being tarian crisis on the southern border. supplemental appropriations to address bipartisan. This is a crisis of significant propor- this crisis. Ranking Member GRANGER At the beginning of this Congress, tions, Mr. Speaker. and I filed an amendment to the mini- the Democratic majority repeatedly Our facilities for holding new arriv- bus which would have provided the $4.5 promised a new, robust, and open proc- als, particularly children and the vul- billion requested by the President. ess at the Rules Committee. They nerable unaccompanied minors, are al- It would have replenished critical pledged that good ideas would be wel- ready at the breaking point. Simply funds needed to feed and shelter mi- comed, no matter where they came put, we need more resources, and we grant families and unaccompanied chil- from, and that thoughtful amendments need them today. dren. It would have provided urgent would not be blocked. This is not the first time we have medical care and transportation serv- Unfortunately, they have a long way needed to provide supplemental appro- ices, and it would pay the growing cost to go to keep that promise. I think the priations for this purpose. Back in 2014, of overtime for the men and women of numbers speak volumes. then-President Barack Obama asked us DHS working on the front lines of this We are 5 months into the 116th Con- for $3.7 billion in supplemental re- crisis. gress. Should we expect this trend of sources for precisely the same purpose. Unfortunately, for the third time in shutting out minority party ideas to He got it. At the time, we had 60,000 the last month, the majority refused to continue? Should we expect the same unaccompanied minors who arrived in make our amendment in order. Demo- course of action in our rule tomorrow 2014. We face a similar and, frankly, crats haven’t approved a dime for this and in our rule on the second appro- larger humanitarian crisis today. crisis. priations package next week and in

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Points of order against in order two measures: H. Res. 430 and the last speaker, who referred to the provisions in the bill for failure to comply H.R. 2740. ‘‘Democrat majority.’’ Democrat is the with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived. Clause H. Res. 430 is a premature and inef- noun. Democratic is the adjective for 2(e) of rule XXI shall not apply during con- fective resolution that will push the our party, and I think that would be a sideration of the bill. When the committee House forward into untested and ill- basic gesture of interparty civility if rises and reports the bill back to the House with a recommendation that the bill do pass, timed litigation with the executive they would follow that fairly easy the previous question shall be considered as branch over the subpoena of docu- grammatical device. ordered on the bill and amendments thereto ments. While the House has an impor- Mr. Speaker, one of the other Mem- to final passage without intervening motion tant oversight role to play, we must be bers from the other side, I think from except one motion to recommit with or with- careful to exercise that role wisely and Oklahoma, talked about some edu- out instructions. If the Committee of the carefully, lest we cause long-term dam- cation matters, so I want to go to some Whole rises and reports that it has come to age to the institution. statistics that actually mean some- no resolution on the bill, then on the next H.R. 2740 is a package of 5 of the 12 thing to the American people. I think legislative day the House shall, immediately we can refute all of the statistics that after the third daily order of business under outstanding appropriations bills that clause 1 of rule XIV, resolve into the Com- use unrealistic allocation levels and were advanced by my friend from Okla- mittee of the Whole for further consideration eliminate longstanding pro-life protec- homa, as I said. of the bill. tions that must be restored before There are more than 100 amendments SEC 9. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not these bills can garner any Republican that we are going to be bringing up apply to the consideration of H.R. 3056. support. today, and we are going to be adding Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield I actually look forward to working more of them, and we certainly don’t back the balance of my time, and I with my colleagues in the House and want to endure lectures from people move the previous question on the res- the Senate as we move forward in the who belong to the caucus that ran the olution. appropriations process, and I urge the most closed Congress in the history of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The majority to compromise with the Sen- the United States. question is on ordering the previous ate and the White House in order to But here are some figures that actu- question. achieve a final spending deal that ally mean something to the American The question was taken; and the avoids drastic sequestration cuts or, people. Our bill provides a total of $75.9 Speaker pro tempore announced that worse yet, another government shut- billion in appropriations for the Edu- the ayes appeared to have it. down. cation Department, which is $4.5 bil- Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, on that I de- I think that is actually the great les- lion above the 2019-enacted level, and mand the yeas and nays. son of the appropriations process, Mr. $11.9 billion beyond what the President The yeas and nays were ordered. Speaker. We know we can do this. We asked for. So that means dramatic in- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- did it last year, and we did it pretty creases in everything from IDEA spe- ant to clause 9 of rule XX, this 15- well together. cial education spending, to education, minute vote on ordering the previous But my friends have to get past the innovation, and research programs, to question will be followed by 5-minute idea that they can impose their will on spending for teacher professional devel- votes on: a Republican Senate and a Republican opment evidence-based models and so Adoption of the resolution, if or- President. They are simply not going on. dered; and to be able to do that. They are going to We are also increasing money for stu- Agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of have to bargain to a middle ground and dent financial assistance for Pell the Journal, if ordered. compromise. Grants for higher education, because it The vote was taken by electronic de- In the Appropriations Committee, as has become too difficult for our young vice, and there were—yeas 227, nays a rule, we do that, and we do it pretty people to make their way through col- 190, not voting 15, as follows: lege, and they are graduating, basi- well. I am hopeful that we can continue [Roll No. 245] going forward on that front. cally, with a mortgage of 100 or YEAS—227 I am concerned, however, that the $150,000, but they don’t have a house to go with it. So this majority is com- Adams Cleaver Eshoo vitriol, if you will, that we see in the Aguilar Clyburn Espaillat investigative and oversight efforts of mitted to alleviating the burden on Allred Cohen Evans our friends will spill into that process America’s college students. Barraga´ n Connolly Finkenauer and lead us into a very difficult situa- Mr. Speaker, we are trying to make Bass Cooper Fletcher progress, under very difficult cir- Beatty Correa Foster tion in September. Bera Costa Frankel So, as we move forward on the appro- cumstances with this President, for the Beyer Courtney Fudge priations front, again, I hope all of us American people in the realm of edu- Bishop (GA) Cox (CA) Gabbard relearn the virtues of compromise, un- cation, healthcare, scientific and med- Blumenauer Craig Gallego ical research. We are making that Blunt Rochester Crist Garamendi derstand that we were all sent here by Bonamici Crow Garcı´a (IL) the American people, that we have to progress, and I urge all of my col- Boyle, Brendan Cuellar Garcia (TX) work with one another to accomplish leagues to support this legislation. F. Cummings Golden I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on the rule and Brindisi Cunningham Gomez something, and that none of us can im- Brown (MD) Davids (KS) Gonzalez (TX) pose their will on the other. the previous question. Brownley (CA) Davis, Danny K. Green (TX) With that, I look forward to working The material previously referred to Bustos Dean Grijalva by Mr. COLE is as follows: Butterfield DeFazio Haaland with my friend and with his colleagues Carbajal DeGette Harder (CA) AMENDMENT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 431 and, certainly, through the appropria- Ca´ rdenas DeLauro Hayes tions process to making sure that the At the end of the resolution, add the fol- Carson (IN) DelBene Heck government is appropriately funded lowing: Cartwright Delgado Higgins (NY) SEC. 8. That immediately upon adoption of Case Demings Hill (CA) and well governed. this resolution, the House shall resolve into Casten (IL) DeSaulnier Himes Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance the Committee of the Whole House on the Castor (FL) Deutch Horn, Kendra S. of my time. state of the Union for consideration of the Castro (TX) Dingell Horsford Chu, Judy Doggett Houlahan bill (H.R. 3056) to provide supplemental ap- b 1330 Cicilline Doyle, Michael Hoyer propriations relating to border security, and Cisneros F. Huffman Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield for other purposes. The first reading of the Clark (MA) Engel Jackson Lee myself the balance of my time. bill shall be dispensed with. All points of Clarke (NY) Escobar Jayapal

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:36 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.030 H11JNPT1 H4410 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2019 Jeffries Meng Scott (VA) Smith (MO) Thornberry Webster (FL) McAdams Pressley Stanton Johnson (GA) Moore Scott, David Smith (NE) Timmons Wenstrup McBath Price (NC) Stevens Johnson (TX) Morelle Serrano Smith (NJ) Tipton Westerman McCollum Quigley Suozzi Kaptur Moulton Sewell (AL) Smucker Turner Williams McEachin Raskin Swalwell (CA) Keating Mucarsel-Powell Shalala Spano Upton Wilson (SC) McGovern Rice (NY) Takano Kelly (IL) Murphy Sherman Stauber Wagner Wittman McNerney Richmond Thompson (CA) Kennedy Nadler Sherrill Stefanik Walberg Womack Meeks Rose (NY) Thompson (MS) Khanna Napolitano Sires Steil Walden Woodall Meng Rouda Titus Steube Walker Kildee Neal Slotkin Yoho Moore Roybal-Allard Tlaib Kilmer Neguse Stewart Walorski Morelle Ruiz Smith (WA) Young Tonko Kim Norcross Stivers Waltz Moulton Ruppersberger Soto Zeldin Torres (CA) Kind O’Halleran Taylor Watkins Mucarsel-Powell Rush Spanberger Kirkpatrick Ocasio-Cortez Thompson (PA) Weber (TX) Murphy Sa´ nchez Torres Small Krishnamoorthi Omar Speier Nadler Sarbanes (NM) Lamb Pallone Stanton NOT VOTING—15 Napolitano Scanlon Trahan Langevin Panetta Stevens Axne Gottheimer King (IA) Neal Schakowsky Trone Larsen (WA) Pappas Suozzi Bost Green (TN) Kuster (NH) Neguse Schiff Underwood Larson (CT) Pascrell Swalwell (CA) Buck Griffith Long Norcross Schneider Van Drew Lawrence Payne Takano Clay Hastings Ryan O’Halleran Schrader Vargas Lawson (FL) Perlmutter Thompson (CA) Davis (CA) Herrera Beutler Wright Ocasio-Cortez Schrier Veasey Lee (CA) Peters Thompson (MS) Omar Scott (VA) Vela Lee (NV) Peterson ´ Titus b 1402 Pallone Scott, David Velazquez Levin (CA) Phillips Tlaib Panetta Serrano Visclosky Levin (MI) Pingree Tonko Messrs. JOHN W. ROSE of Tennessee, Pappas Sewell (AL) Wasserman Lewis Pocan Torres (CA) BILIRAKIS, and FORTENBERRY Pascrell Shalala Schultz Lieu, Ted Porter Torres Small Payne Sherman Waters Lipinski Pressley (NM) changed their vote from ‘‘yea’’ to Perlmutter Sherrill Watson Coleman Loebsack Price (NC) Peters Trahan ‘‘nay.’’ Sires Welch Lofgren Quigley Peterson Slotkin Trone Mr. LANGEVIN changed his vote Wexton Lowenthal Raskin Phillips Smith (WA) Underwood Wild Lowey Rice (NY) from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Pingree Soto Van Drew Luja´ n Richmond Pocan Spanberger Wilson (FL) Vargas So the previous question was ordered. Luria Rose (NY) Porter Speier Yarmuth Veasey The result of the vote was announced Lynch Rouda Malinowski Roybal-Allard Vela as above recorded. ´ NAYS—190 Maloney, Ruiz Velazquez The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Carolyn B. Ruppersberger Visclosky question is on the resolution. Abraham Gooden Palmer Wasserman Aderholt Gosar Pence Maloney, Sean Rush The question was taken; and the Matsui Sa´ nchez Schultz Allen Granger Perry McAdams Sarbanes Waters Speaker pro tempore announced that Amash Graves (GA) Posey McBath Scanlon Watson Coleman the ayes appeared to have it. Amodei Graves (LA) Ratcliffe Armstrong Graves (MO) McCollum Schakowsky Welch Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, on that I de- Reed McEachin Schiff Wexton Arrington Grothman Reschenthaler McGovern Schneider Wild mand the yeas and nays. Babin Guest Rice (SC) McNerney Schrader Wilson (FL) The yeas and nays were ordered. Bacon Guthrie Riggleman Meeks Schrier Yarmuth Baird Hagedorn Roby The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a Balderson Harris Rodgers (WA) 5-minute vote. Banks Hartzler NAYS—190 Roe, David P. Barr Hern, Kevin The vote was taken by electronic de- Rogers (AL) Abraham Ferguson Latta Bergman Hice (GA) vice, and there were—yeas 227, nays Rogers (KY) Aderholt Fitzpatrick Lesko Biggs Higgins (LA) Allen Fleischmann Loudermilk 190, not voting 15, as follows: Bilirakis Hill (AR) Rooney (FL) Amash Flores Lucas [Roll No. 246] Bishop (UT) Holding Rose, John W. Amodei Fortenberry Luetkemeyer Brady Hollingsworth Rouzer Armstrong Foxx (NC) Marchant YEAS—227 Brooks (AL) Hudson Roy Arrington Fulcher Marshall Adams Cummings Horsford Brooks (IN) Huizenga Rutherford Babin Gaetz Massie Aguilar Cunningham Houlahan Buchanan Hunter Scalise Bacon Gallagher Mast Allred Davids (KS) Hoyer Bucshon Hurd (TX) Schweikert Baird Gianforte McCarthy Barraga´ n Davis, Danny K. Huffman Budd Johnson (LA) Scott, Austin Balderson Gibbs McCaul Bass Dean Jackson Lee Burchett Johnson (OH) Sensenbrenner Banks Gohmert McClintock Beatty DeFazio Jayapal Burgess Johnson (SD) Shimkus Barr Gonzalez (OH) McHenry Bera DeGette Jeffries Byrne Jordan Simpson Bergman Gooden McKinley Beyer DeLauro Johnson (GA) Calvert Joyce (OH) Smith (MO) Biggs Gosar Meadows Bishop (GA) DelBene Johnson (TX) Carter (GA) Joyce (PA) Smith (NE) Bilirakis Granger Meuser Blumenauer Delgado Kaptur Carter (TX) Katko Smith (NJ) Bishop (UT) Graves (GA) Miller Blunt Rochester Demings Keating Chabot Keller Smucker Brady Graves (LA) Mitchell Bonamici DeSaulnier Kelly (IL) Cheney Kelly (MS) Spano Brooks (AL) Graves (MO) Moolenaar Boyle, Brendan Deutch Kennedy Cline Kelly (PA) Stauber Brooks (IN) Grothman Mooney (WV) F. Dingell Khanna Cloud King (NY) Stefanik Buchanan Guest Mullin Brindisi Doggett Kildee Cole Kinzinger Steil Bucshon Guthrie Newhouse Brown (MD) Doyle, Michael Kilmer Collins (GA) Kustoff (TN) Steube Budd Hagedorn Norman Brownley (CA) F. Kim Collins (NY) LaHood Stewart Burchett Harris Nunes Bustos Engel Kind Comer LaMalfa Stivers Burgess Hartzler Olson Butterfield Escobar Kirkpatrick Conaway Lamborn Taylor Byrne Hern, Kevin Palazzo Carbajal Eshoo Krishnamoorthi Cook Latta Thompson (PA) ´ Calvert Hice (GA) Palmer Cardenas Espaillat Lamb Crawford Lesko Thornberry Carter (GA) Higgins (LA) Pence Carson (IN) Evans Langevin Crenshaw Loudermilk Timmons Carter (TX) Hill (AR) Perry Cartwright Finkenauer Larsen (WA) Curtis Lucas Tipton Chabot Holding Posey Case Fletcher Larson (CT) Davidson (OH) Luetkemeyer Turner Cheney Hollingsworth Ratcliffe Casten (IL) Foster Lawrence Davis, Rodney Marchant Upton Cline Hudson Reed Castor (FL) Frankel Lawson (FL) DesJarlais Marshall Wagner Cloud Huizenga Reschenthaler Castro (TX) Fudge Lee (CA) Diaz-Balart Massie Walberg Cole Hunter Rice (SC) Chu, Judy Gabbard Lee (NV) Duffy Mast Walden Collins (GA) Hurd (TX) Riggleman Cicilline Gallego Levin (CA) Duncan McCarthy Collins (NY) Johnson (LA) Roby Cisneros Garamendi Levin (MI) Dunn McCaul Walker Comer Johnson (OH) Rodgers (WA) Clark (MA) Garcı´a (IL) Lewis Emmer McClintock Walorski Conaway Johnson (SD) Roe, David P. Clarke (NY) Garcia (TX) Lieu, Ted Estes McHenry Waltz Cook Jordan Rogers (AL) Cleaver Golden Lipinski Ferguson McKinley Watkins Crawford Joyce (OH) Rogers (KY) Clyburn Gomez Loebsack Fitzpatrick Meadows Weber (TX) Crenshaw Joyce (PA) Rooney (FL) Cohen Gonzalez (TX) Lofgren Fleischmann Meuser Webster (FL) Curtis Katko Rose, John W. Connolly Green (TX) Lowenthal Flores Miller Wenstrup Davidson (OH) Keller Rouzer Cooper Grijalva Lowey Fortenberry Mitchell Westerman Davis, Rodney Kelly (MS) Roy Correa Haaland Luja´ n Foxx (NC) Moolenaar Williams DesJarlais Kelly (PA) Rutherford Costa Harder (CA) Luria Fulcher Mooney (WV) Wilson (SC) Diaz-Balart King (NY) Scalise Courtney Hayes Lynch Gaetz Mullin Wittman Duffy Kinzinger Schweikert Cox (CA) Heck Malinowski Gallagher Newhouse Womack Duncan Kustoff (TN) Scott, Austin Craig Higgins (NY) Maloney, Gianforte Norman Woodall Dunn LaHood Sensenbrenner Crist Hill (CA) Carolyn B. Gibbs Nunes Yoho Emmer LaMalfa Shimkus Crow Himes Maloney, Sean Gohmert Olson Young Estes Lamborn Simpson Cuellar Horn, Kendra S. Matsui Gonzalez (OH) Palazzo Zeldin

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:36 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11JN7.004 H11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4411 NOT VOTING—15 ized, on behalf of such Committee, to initiate or The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Axne Gottheimer King (IA) intervene in any judicial proceeding before a objection to the request of the gen- Bost Green (TN) Kuster (NH) Federal court— tleman from Massachusetts? Buck Griffith Long (1) to seek declaratory judgments and any and There was no objection. Clay Hastings Ryan all ancillary relief, including injunctive relief, Davis (CA) Herrera Beutler Wright Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield affirming the duty of— myself such time as I may consume. b 1412 (A) William P. Barr, Attorney General, to Mr. Speaker, this is a dark time. This comply with the subpoena that is the subject of So the resolution was agreed to. the resolution accompanying House Report 116- Congress is being tested—in this case, The result of the vote was announced 105; and not by a foreign adversary but by our as above recorded. (B) Donald F. McGahn, II, former White own President, a President who is un- A motion to reconsider was laid on House Counsel, to comply with the subpoena dertaking a relentless campaign of ob- the table. issued to him on April 22, 2019; and struction and stonewalling. f (2) to petition for disclosure of information re- We have never seen anything like garding any matters identified in or relating to this. Never before, Mr. Speaker, has a THE JOURNAL the subpoenas referred to in paragraph (1) or President from either party so fla- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. any accompanying report, pursuant to Federal grantly ignored Congress’ constitu- BUTTERFIELD). Pursuant to clause 8 of Rule of Criminal Procedure 6(e), including Rule tional oversight authority and our Na- rule XX, the unfinished business is the 6(e)(3)(E) (providing that the court may author- tion’s separation of powers. question on agreeing to the Speaker’s ize disclosure of a grand-jury matter ‘‘prelimi- You don’t have to take my word for narily to... a judicial proceeding’’). approval of the Journal, which the Resolved, That the chair of each standing and it. President Trump has declared, ‘‘We Chair will put de novo. permanent select committee, when authorized by are fighting all the subpoenas,’’ and, ‘‘I The question is on the Speaker’s ap- the Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group, retains don’t want people testifying.’’ These proval of the Journal. the ability to initiate or intervene in any judi- words make Richard Nixon look like an Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- cial proceeding before a Federal court on behalf Eagle Scout. nal stands approved. of such committee, to seek declaratory judg- His Attorney General, William Barr, f ments and any and all ancillary relief, includ- is apparently more than willing to fol- ing injunctive relief, affirming the duty of the low the President’s command. He has REQUEST TO CONSIDER H.R. 962, recipient of any subpoena duly issued by that refused to release the full, unredacted BORN-ALIVE ABORTION SUR- committee to comply with that subpoena. Con- Mueller report and any underlying evi- VIVORS PROTECTION ACT sistent with the Congressional Record statement on January 3, 2019, by the chair of the Com- dence until a compromise was finally Mr. BUDD. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- mittee on Rules regarding the civil enforcement reached yesterday. That is after the mous consent that the Committee on of subpoenas pursuant to clause 8(b) of rule II, Judiciary Committee had already the Judiciary be discharged from fur- a vote of the Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group voted to hold him in contempt of Con- ther consideration of H.R. 962, the to authorize litigation and to articulate the in- gress. Apparently, the Attorney Gen- Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protec- stitutional position of the House in that litiga- eral went from being America’s lawyer tion Act, and ask for its immediate tion is the equivalent of a vote of the full House to being the defense counsel for the consideration in the House. of Representatives. President of the United States. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Resolved, That in connection with any judi- I hope the Justice Department acts guidelines consistently issued by suc- cial proceeding brought under the first or sec- in good faith on this new agreement. ond resolving clauses, the chair of any standing cessive Speakers, as recorded in sec- or permanent select committee exercising au- These are documents that Congress tion 956 of the House Rules and Man- thority thereunder has any and all necessary needs to see in response to Special ual, the Chair is constrained not to en- authority under Article I of the Constitution. Counsel Mueller’s findings. But if they tertain the request unless it has been Resolved, That the chair of any standing or do not, and if the Attorney General cleared by the bipartisan floor and permanent select committee exercising authority holds back key information, then all committee leaderships. described in the first or second resolving clause options need to be on the table, includ- Mr. BUDD. Mr. Speaker, I urge the shall notify the House of Representatives, with ing enforcing these subpoenas. That is Speaker to immediately schedule this respect to the commencement of any judicial in addition to the fact that some docu- important bill. proceeding thereunder. ments and testimony we deserve to ob- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Resolved, That the Office of General Counsel tain could very well fall outside the of the House of Representatives shall, with the tleman is not recognized for debate. authorization of the Speaker, represent any bounds of this agreement. f standing or permanent select committee in any The Mueller report is just the tip of the iceberg. The President is using AUTHORIZING THE COMMITTEE ON judicial proceeding initiated or intervened in pursuant to the authority described in the first every trick in the book, including false THE JUDICIARY TO INITIATE OR or second resolving clause. claims of executive privilege, absolute INTERVENE IN JUDICIAL PRO- Resolved, That the Office of General Counsel immunity, and lack of legitimate legis- CEEDINGS TO ENFORCE CERTAIN of the House of Representatives is authorized to lative purpose, all to obstruct legiti- SUBPOENAS retain private counsel, either for pay or pro mate inquiries into matters that im- Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, pursu- bono, to assist in the representation of any pact Americans’ daily lives. This in- ant to House Resolution 431, I call up standing or permanent select committee in any cludes the President’s attack on afford- judicial proceeding initiated or intervened in the resolution (H. Res. 430) authorizing pursuant to the authority described in the first able healthcare coverage for millions the Committee on the Judiciary to ini- or second resolving clause. of Americans, including those with pre- tiate or intervene in judicial pro- existing conditions; his family separa- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The res- ceedings to enforce certain subpoenas tion policy that has torn apart vulner- olution, as amended, shall be debatable and for other purposes, and ask for its able immigrant families; his misappro- for 1 hour, equally divided and con- immediate consideration. priation of military funds for his offen- trolled by the chair and ranking minor- The Clerk read the title of the resolu- sive border wall; and his decision to ity member of the Committee on Rules. tion. roll back landmark civil rights protec- The gentleman from Massachusetts The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tions. ant to House Resolution 431, the (Mr. MCGOVERN) and the gentlewoman This is exactly the sort of con- amendment in the nature of a sub- from Arizona (Mrs. LESKO) each will centrated power in the hands of the few stitute recommended by the Com- control 30 minutes. that the Founders intentionally pre- mittee on Rules, printed in the resolu- The Chair recognizes the gentleman vented through the creation of the tion, is adopted, and the resolution, as from Massachusetts. three separate but coequal branches of amended, is considered read. GENERAL LEAVE government, each branch with unique The text of the resolution, as amend- Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I ask powers and responsibilities and each ed, is as follows: unanimous consent that all Members branch expected to act as a check on H. RES. 430 have 5 legislative days in which to re- the power of the others. That the chair of the Committee on the Judici- vise and extend their remarks and in- But the President is trying to take ary of the House of Representatives is author- sert extraneous material on H. Res. 430. this balance of power and centralize it

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:15 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11JN7.005 H11JNPT1 H4412 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2019 in one place, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave- today, then we risk losing the power to I offered an amendment that would nue. He is acting as though the law ap- stand up to any President in the fu- let the American people know how plies to every American but himself. ture. much money this resolution would cost The President’s strategy here is I strongly urge my colleagues: Let’s taxpayers. Democrats blocked it. Re- clear. Tweet by tweet, quote by quote, make clear that the law still matters, publicans offered amendments to pre- he has laid it bare for all of us to see. even in Donald Trump’s America. We vent taxpayer money from going to The question is whether this Con- can do that by voting ‘‘yes’’ on this lobbyists, to disclose contracts with gress will have the courage to take a resolution and making clear that no lawyers, and to disclose where this tax- stand against it and whether we will one is above the law, not even the payer money was coming from to fund confront it for what it is, an attack on President of the United States. this witch hunt. Democrats blocked the very notion of Congress as a co- Let’s do right by the American peo- each and every one. equal branch of government. I can’t ple. Let’s restore the dignity of this in- One amendment in particular high- speak for my friends on the other side stitution. Let’s pass this resolution. lights the partisan political, media- of the aisle, but this Democratic ma- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of grabbing motives of this resolution. jority will not allow this President to my time. Republicans offered an amendment re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- turn a blind eye to the rule of law. quiring the Judiciary Committee bers are reminded to refrain from en- That is why I introduced this meas- chairman to certify that he made a gaging in personalities toward the ure, H. Res. 430. It is a civil enforce- good faith effort to negotiate with the President. Attorney General, but the Democrats ment resolution that will strengthen Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield our hand in court as Congress tries to blocked that amendment, too. myself such time as I may consume. The Attorney General has been get the documents this administration Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposi- transparent, and the Department of is currently trying to hide, so we can tion of H. Res. 430. uncover the truth and follow the facts, It is disappointing that we are here Justice has attempted numerous ac- wherever they may lead. again debating a measure that will commodations, including just yester- The first part of this resolution fol- have absolutely no impact on the lives day when the Department of Justice lows past precedent used by Demo- of our constituents. Instead of fixing agreed to let members of the com- cratic and Republican majorities, this pressing issues like the security and mittee view an unredacted report ex- time to allow the Judiciary Committee humanitarian crisis at our southern cluding grand jury material, which, by to go to court to enforce subpoenas border, the Democrats continue their law, cannot be released. issued to the Attorney General and focus on influencing the 2020 election b 1430 former White House General Counsel at taxpayer expense. Americans are But even as the Attorney General has Don McGahn. tired of this witch hunt. attempted to work with the Committee The second part reaffirms key lan- For nearly 2 years, Democrats on the Judiciary, Chairman NADLER claimed that the President colluded guage in House rules, making clear has moved at unprecedented speed, with the Russians to interfere in the that every committee chair retains the moving from a demand for an 2016 Presidential election. After 22 ability to go to Federal court to seek unredacted report to subpoena to this months, 2,800 subpoenas, 500 warrants, civil enforcement of their subpoenas resolution in a matter of mere weeks. 40 FBI agents, and spending $35 mil- when authorized by the Bipartisan From the Democrats’ actions and prior Legal Advisory Group. That includes lion, Special Counsel Mueller con- cluded there was no collusion between statements, it is difficult not to view those already issued, as well as any fu- the purpose of this resolution and this ture subpoenas. President Trump and Russia and did not charge him with obstruction. debate as anything but political. I know some of my colleagues on the Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of other side will be quick to claim this Yet, my Democratic colleagues con- tinue to attempt to undermine the my time. resolution is unprecedented. To them, I Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield would ask this: What is the precedent President of the United States because, all I can think of is, they haven’t ac- 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from for an administration refusing to com- California (Ms. WATERS), the distin- ply with any congressional oversight— cepted the fact that he won the elec- tion. It is clear to me that the Demo- guished chairwoman of the Financial no documents, no information, noth- Services Committee. ing? There isn’t one. crats are trying to influence the 2020 Presidential election at taxpayer ex- Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, I thank We have never seen anything like the gentleman from Massachusetts this before, so we need an appropriate pense. Americans have real problems that (Mr. MCGOVERN) for yielding. response like this because of this ad- we can and should be tackling instead. Mr. Speaker, I strongly support H. ministration’s constant obstruction. In May, the U.S. Border Patrol appre- Res. 430, which authorizes litigation to I am proud that my fellow committee hended a jaw-dropping 133,000 people at compel Attorney General Barr to pro- chairs quickly joined in cosponsoring our southern border. That is only the vide key evidence underlying the this resolution, including Oversight people they caught. Yet, we are here Mueller report and the unredacted re- UM- and Reform Committee Chairman C debating subpoenas targeting the port itself, authorizes a civil suit to MINGS, Foreign Affairs Committee President, probably because it will pro- compel Don McGahn to provide the Chairman ENGEL, Judiciary Committee vide Democrats free airtime. Committee on the Judiciary with docu- Chairman NADLER, Ways and Means This unprecedented resolution should ments and testimony, and, prospec- Committee Chairman NEAL, Intel- not even be on the House floor today. tively, allows committee chairs to ligence Committee Chairman SCHIFF, It has never been done before in the en- bring civil actions on behalf of their and Financial Services Committee tire history of the United States. committees to enforce their subpoenas Chairwoman WATERS. The House has only sued for docu- without a subsequent full House vote I urge all of my colleagues to join us. ments twice before. In both cases, the when authorized by the bipartisan This deserves support from both sides individuals in question were first found legal advisory group. of the aisle. in contempt of Congress at both the H. Res. 430 is key to ensuring that I know the silence from some of my committee level and by the full House. Congress is able to efficiently exercise Republican friends to what this Presi- This has not happened here. its constitutional responsibilities in dent is doing has been deafening, but On top of that, the relevant sub- light of the unprecedented this moment demands you finally poenas seek material that includes stonewalling by the Trump administra- speak up and say enough is enough. grand jury materials that, by law, can- tion and a President who has openly This resolution is not about politics or not be made public. The Democrats are said such things as: ‘‘We’re fighting all partisanship. It is about defending the asking Attorney General Barr to vio- the subpoenas,’’ and, ‘‘I don’t want peo- rule of law and the very notion of sepa- late the law. ple testifying.’’ ration of powers. When my colleagues and I tried to Who does he think he is? A dictator? The challenge here is so great that if improve this resolution, the Democrats The committees have requested in- we don’t stand up to President Trump blocked us at every turn. formation that we are constitutionally

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:15 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.039 H11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4413 entitled to, as a coequal branch of gov- Constitutional scholar Jonathan interference or secure our elections. If ernment, and that we need to fulfill Turley recently wrote, Democrats’ liti- Democrats were interested in these our legislative and oversight respon- gation strategy ‘‘is clearly driven more good government issues, they would sibilities. In the Financial Services by political than legal calculations.’’ have accepted DOJ’s offer to review the Committee, for example, we have sub- This is the problem I have, Mr. nearly unredacted Mueller report. poenaed documents from financial in- Speaker: These tactics weaken the Today, Mr. Speaker, the chairman, stitutions, including Deutsche Bank House, aggrandize the executive even, has not done so. The goal is to and Capital One, as part of our inves- branch, and cede decisionmaking to the clearly haul the administration into tigation into the integrity of the judicial branch. court in an attempt to pacify a base United States financial system, bank This is a problem. The majority can rabid for impeachment. safety and loan practices, and anti- mess up oversight however they want When Congress exercises its over- money laundering policies, including to. The majority can rush to judgment sight powers, it must take advantage as they apply to and involve the ac- whenever they want to. of every offer of information from the counts of President Trump and family My chairman has subpoenaed most other branch. It is disingenuous to de- members. So, ladies and gentlemen, in everything that moves, and it seems cline the free information Democrats another display of stonewalling, Presi- other committees are wanting to as so strongly claim to want. It shows the dent Trump sued to prevent the banks well. But here is the problem: When majority does not want the informa- from complying with the committee’s you are rushing to this and you are tion; they want a fight. valid subpoenas. taking it on grounds that are not le- In addition to the subpoena being I will continue to support efforts to gally sound—and which, by the way, at overly broad and requiring the Attor- ensure that our critical oversight is this same hearing where Mr. Turley ney General to violate the law to com- not impeded. was, all three of the Democrat wit- ply, the chairman failed to establish a Who does he think he is? nesses also agreed that the subpoena of valid legislative purpose for his de- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- the Attorney General was not legal in mands. There are other avenues the bers are again reminded to refrain from the sense that it was asking him to do chairman could seek to get the infor- engaging in personalities toward the something illegal. mation he wants. Congress could pass a President. The other issue here is, when you law granting itself an exemption to Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 7 practice proper oversight, we are get- grand jury secrecy rules, but the ma- minutes to the gentleman from Geor- ting documents on election results, we jority has not brought that up. gia (Mr. COLLINS), ranking member of are also getting documents on immi- The most alarming aspect of this ac- the Committee on the Judiciary. tion, however, is the unprecedented Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- gration and others from this adminis- speed—a mere 44 days passed between er, I rise in strong opposition to H. Res. tration. Where the rub has come is in the chairman’s first request to the At- 430, a resolution authorizing the Com- overbroad illegal subpoenas from these torney General and the date the com- mittee on the Judiciary to initiate or committees. intervene in judicial proceedings to en- Now, they may want to screw it up mittee held him in contempt. In stark force certain subpoenas, and for other now for their purposes, but I don’t contrast, 464 days passed from the date purposes. want it in the future, going forward, that Chairman Issa requested informa- This resolution is an assault on this where this House’s oversight ability tion from Attorney General Holder on body’s constitutional oversight au- has been tampered by a rush to judg- Fast and Furious and the date the thorities. By proceeding in this unprec- ment. Let’s think about this institu- Committee on Oversight and Reform edented manner, the House is putting tion more than our next headline. held him in contempt, 138 days for Har- the judicial branch in an unfortunate This is a problem because it is uncer- riet Miers and the date the committee position. tain here, Mr. Speaker, the House will held her in contempt. Never before has the House author- even be granted standing in court since The action the majority is author- ized the general counsel to sue without we have declined to exercise all of our izing today against Don McGahn, how- first exhausting all our constitutional constitutional remedies, namely, con- ever, Mr. Speaker, is far more egre- remedies to gain compliance with our tempt, in its many forms. gious for many reasons. Mr. McGahn is oversight demands. Proceeding in this This is not the only impediment fac- not the custodian of the documents the manner risks weakening our ability to ing Democrats. At every turn, as we committee and the chairman demand. carry out our oversight responsibil- have discussed in our minority views to The White House is. Yet we are smear- ities. the committee’s contempt report, the ing a private citizen’s reputation and On May 8, the Committee on the Ju- majority refused to engage with DOJ in dragging him into court—at taxpayer diciary voted 24–16 to hold Attorney the requisite negotiations and accom- expense—in an effort to redo the General Barr in criminal contempt of modation processes. Mueller investigation because the ma- Congress. The committee did not pur- During our markup of the contempt jority and the media didn’t like the sue contempt against Donald McGahn. resolution, the chairman made several outcome. Mr. McGahn’s case is unique, and I will damaging admissions—this is the Democrats again have failed to lay a address it in more detail later. chairman of the Committee on the Ju- foundation for any action against Mr. Contrary to press reports, Mr. Speak- diciary: McGahn. Chairman NADLER has never er, we are not acting today on the con- First, he conceded the Attorney Gen- formally objected to the President’s tempt citation reported by the Com- eral cannot lawfully comply with his protective assertion of executive privi- mittee on the Judiciary. We are au- subpoena demanding grand jury mate- lege or other common law privileges thorizing the House to sue the Attor- rial. asserted by Mr. McGahn. ney General, Mr. McGahn, and any Second, he stated the subpoena was Under Supreme Court precedent, the other official or private citizen any the beginning of a dialogue. I am not chairman must take this important committee chair deems contemptuous sure what first-year law student will procedural step to pursue further ac- in the future. believe that a subpoena is the begin- tions against a witness. The witness This is a novel, untested, and risky ning of a dialogue. should be given a clear-cut choice be- proposition. I will give it to you this Third, he admitted the subpoena was tween compliance and noncompliance, way, Mr. Speaker: The majority is defi- intentionally broad to give the com- between answering the question and nitely audacious in their request. mittee clout in court. risking prosecution for contempt. Here, The media and the Democrats rou- Again, I am not sure which Black’s the witness is being hauled into court tinely rail against the President being Law Dictionary we are looking up without proper notice. quick to sue. Well, Mr. Speaker, that is under ‘‘subpoena,’’ but that is not part Evidence of this glaring error is in exactly what the majority is doing. of it. the RECORD. On May 31, Chairman NAD- Having rushed to contempt, we are now All along, the goal has been to get to LER wrote Mr. McGahn’s counsel and bypassing that remedy altogether and court, not to get information and con- stated he did not agree with the White going straight to court. duct legitimate oversight of Russian House or Mr. McGahn and offered to

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:15 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.041 H11JNPT1 H4414 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2019 continue negotiating, but the chairman to have a choice today to either vote House has produced nothing. Efforts to also gave Mr. McGahn a deadline of for this resolution and stand up for this transfer nuclear technology to Saudi June 7—this past Friday—to respond. institution and support the rule of law, Arabia, the White House has produced Meanwhile, the Rules Committee no- or you are going to vote in a way that nothing. Hush-money payments, the ticed a markup of this resolution on is going to be complicit with this White House has produced not a thing. June 6, one day before the deadline. President’s obstruction and disrespect Even on issues like spending taxpayer I think we are seeing the pattern for this institution and disrespect for dollars to pay for private jets, the here. This is a revealing error. But er- the rule of law. I urge you to vote with White House has produced absolutely rors occur when you are pushing action us. nothing. through at light speed and ceding your The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- Over and over again, it does not mat- power to the judicial branch. A court bers are reminded to refrain from en- ter what the topic is, the tactics are will decide whether the House has gaging in personalities toward the the same. This begs the question: What standing, whether the case is right, and President. are we covering up? whether the Congress is entitled to the Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield Tomorrow, our committee will vote information outside of an impeach- 4 minutes to the gentleman from Mary- on whether to hold the Attorney Gen- ment inquiry. land (Mr. CUMMINGS), the distinguished eral and the Secretary of Commerce in As also has been said, the propo- chairman of the Committee on Over- contempt of Congress for refusing to sitions are a gamble. Here, Mr. Speak- sight and Reform. produce documents relating to the Cen- er, we are gambling with the power of Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise sus. Again, these subpoenas are bipar- a coequal branch. This approach is un- in strong support of this resolution. tisan, and this issue has nothing to do tested and can do significant harm to Mr. Speaker, the Trump administra- with Russia. Yet, the Trump adminis- Congress’ Article I authority. tion is engaged in one of the most un- tration has delayed, stonewalled, ob- Lastly, Mr. Speaker, I must make precedented coverups since Watergate, structed, and challenged the authority mention, the authorization of the gen- and it is not just about Russia. It is so of the Congress on even those ques- eral counsel to seek pro bono legal much broader than that. This coverup tions. services circumvents the House ethics spans across numerous investigations, I support today’s resolution because rules. and it extends from the White House to it makes clear that in addition to seek- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The multiple Federal agencies of govern- ing criminal contempt on the House time of the gentleman has expired. ment to completely separate outside floor, committees may seek authority Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield an parties. to enforce their subpoenas directly in additional 1 minute to the gentleman. The administration officials now civil court actions. Nobody is above the Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- question the fundamental basis of Con- law. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The er, those rules provide an exception for gress to conduct oversight. They object time of the gentleman has expired. Members to bring civil action chal- to committee rules and precedence Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield lenging the lawfulness of an action of a that have been in place for decades an additional 30 seconds to the gen- Federal agency or an action of a Fed- under both Republican and Democratic eral official taken in an official capac- tleman from Maryland. leaders, and they make baseless legal Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, no- ity provided that the action concerns a arguments to avoid producing docu- body is above the law, not even the matter of public interest rather than a ments and testimony. The Trump ad- President of the United States. matter that is personal in nature. ministration is challenging the very Today’s resolution reaffirms that This resolution contravenes ethics constitutionality of congressional Congress has the independent author- rules by giving the general counsel the oversight, and it is happening in broad ity under the Constitution to inves- authority, in Mr. McGahn’s case, to so- daylight. tigate waste, fraud, abuse, and wrong- licit a gift: pro bono level services. I Several weeks ago, President Trump doing so that we can pass laws that are am not sure that was the majority’s in- vowed, ‘‘We’re fighting all the sub- effective and efficient on behalf of all tent, but the inconsistencies result poenas.’’ Since then, he has refused to of our constituents. when Democrats aim to rush resolu- work on legislative priorities such as Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to tions through the House outside of reg- infrastructure until Congress halts support the resolution. ular order. oversight and investigations of his ad- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Before Mr. Speaker, the majority may wish ministration. He wants us to forgo our proceeding, Members are again re- to change the rules. This majority may responsibility under the Constitution minded to refrain from engaging in wish to get to the finish line quicker. as a condition of passing laws to help personalities toward the President. The majority may wish to circumvent our constituents and his constituents. Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 everything that is present in this The President’s arguments are base- minutes to the gentleman from Ari- House—and we have seen a lot of it less. He suggests that all subpoenas zona (Mr. BIGGS), my friend. over the past 51⁄2 months—but I wish that Congress puts out are partisan and Mr. BIGGS. Mr. Speaker, I thank the they would take into account that they somehow related to the Russia probe, gentlewoman for yielding. I oppose this may not be the majority forever, hope- but that is simply not correct. In the resolution. fully, and if they mess up oversight of Oversight and Reform Committee, we The subpoena for Attorney General a coequal branch, it is on their hands. have issued eight subpoenas: six of Barr is unenforceable on its face. It de- That is what the vote for ‘‘yes’’ is on them are bipartisan and none of them mands the full and unredacted Mueller this resolution. That is why a Member are about Russia. They involve issues report, including grand jury material of this body should vote ‘‘no’’ for the like the census, immigrant children that the Attorney General cannot law- integrity of this House. being locked in cages and separated fully disclose, and the Democrats know Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, let me from their families, and the President’s this. just assure the gentleman from Geor- finances. In a hearing last month, Chairman gia that there is nothing novel about NADLER admitted that Attorney Gen- this legislation. It is not novel because b 1445 eral Barr could not lawfully release everything in this bill goes to the Bi- This entire year, the White House grand jury material. He therefore ad- partisan Legal Advisory Group, and has not produced one document to the mitted that the Attorney General that has been the case in the past. Oversight and Reform Committee. Let could not lawfully comply with the What is novel, however, is a Presi- me say that again: In all of our inves- subpoena. dent of the United States who says ‘‘ig- tigations, the White House has not pro- Instead, the chairman suggested that nore subpoenas’’ and ‘‘we will not co- duced one single shred of paper in re- the subpoena is a starting point in ne- operate’’ and tells people not to testify. sponse to our requests. gotiations. Rarely have I heard that That is not only novel, it is shocking. The hurricanes in Puerto Rico, the term used with regard to a subpoena. Mr. Speaker, I would just say to my White House has produced nothing. Se- In fact, I never heard it before that friends on the other side: You are going curity clearance abuses, the White time.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:15 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.042 H11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4415 In the Judiciary Committee’s hearing Congressman RICHARD NEAL, and Con- ple and that ‘‘the power of the Con- on executive privilege last month, one gressman ELIOT ENGEL, all of whom gress to conduct investigations is in- of the majority’s own witnesses testi- have been fighting the fight and gath- herent in the legislative process.’’ fied that ‘‘one of the categories of in- ering the facts to protect and defend Our oversight responsibility con- formation presently sought by the our Constitution. tinues to be resoundingly affirmed in committee appears so broad as to put The oath of office that we take is the courts again and again. Last the executive branch officials to a why we are on the floor today, to hold month, the U.S. District Court for the nearly impossible task. . . . The com- Attorney General of the United States District of Columbia ruled in the mittee cannot in good faith expect Barr and former White House Counsel Mazars court decision that ‘‘there can compliance; accordingly, the burden is McGahn in civil contempt for their re- be little doubt that Congress’ interest on the committee to substantially nar- fusal to comply with Congress’ sub- in the accuracy of the President’s fi- row this aspect of its request.’’ poenas. We must follow the facts and nancial disclosures falls within the leg- My friends talk about the rule of law, uncover the truth for the American islative sphere.’’ but the Democrats have admitted in a people. That same week, the judge ruled in hearing in the Judiciary Committee At the birth of our democracy, amid the Deutsche Bank case that Congress’ that the subpoena was overly broad war and revolution, Thomas Paine said ‘‘subpoenas are all in service of facially and that objects of the subpoena that the times have found us. We are here legitimate investigative purposes.’’ are prohibited from disclosure, such as today because the times have found us. The administration’s obstruction not 6(e) material, were not subject to the While we do not place ourselves in the only violates long-established prece- subpoena. But they didn’t fix their sub- same category of greatness as our dent, but it also endangers our very de- poena. They didn’t issue a new sub- Founders, we do recognize the urgency mocracy. We need answers on the many poena. They didn’t amend the sub- of the threat to our Nation that we questions left unanswered by the poena. They just attempted to amend face today. Mueller report, which made clear that their contempt citation. This body has a solemn duty, Mr. the Russians waged an all-out attack The defendant’s confusion over what Speaker, to protect and defend our de- on our democracy, and the Mueller re- is subject to a subpoena is adequate mocracy, honoring the oath we take port documented 11 instances of ob- evidence that the subpoena itself is le- and the Constitution that is the foun- struction from the White House itself. gally deficient as being confusing and dation of our freedom. That Constitu- This is a grave threat to our democ- overly broad. A court will not be able tion begins with our beautiful pre- racy, but the President calls it a to read the collective minds of our amble, ‘‘We the People.’’ ‘‘hoax’’ and refuses to protect our de- Democratic colleagues and will not ex- Immediately following those words of mocracy. Why is that? We take an oath pect such clairvoyance from the Attor- the preamble is Article I, establishing to protect our Constitution from all ney General nor from the former White a Congress in which ‘‘all legislative enemies, foreign and domestic. What House Counsel. Powers herein granted are vested.’’ the White House and the administra- The administration is currently ne- The Founders conferred upon the tion are doing is a danger and a threat gotiating in good faith. We see that an first branch responsibilities that are to our democracy. agreement was reached just yesterday. sweeping in scope. We set an agenda. At the same time, the administra- The same Democrat, when discussing We hold the power of the purse. We tion’s campaign of stonewalling ex- the assertion of executive privilege by write the laws that all of us are bound tends far beyond the Mueller report. the administration, stated, ‘‘These de- by, including the President of the The administration is obscuring the velopments do not, however, relieve United States and those who surround truth behind its disastrous policy deci- the committee of its obligation to con- him. sions, from attacking Affordable Care tinue to negotiate.’’ Fundamental to those responsibil- Act coverage for millions of Ameri- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ities is oversight of the executive cans, including those with preexisting time of the gentleman has expired. branch and all the areas essential to conditions, taking it to court to over- Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield an the well-being of the American people. turn it while saying to the American additional 15 seconds to the gentleman Oversight is our institutional duty, people that it supports preexisting con- from Arizona. to ensure against the abuse of power, ditions coverage; to tearing apart vul- Mr. BIGGS. Mr. Speaker, just as the protect the rule of law, and expose the nerable immigrant families at the bor- subpoena is overly broad and, quite truth for the people who are ‘‘the only der; to stealing military funds for an frankly, unprecedented, as well as le- legitimate fountain of power,’’ in the ineffective, wasteful border wall; to gally deficient, this resolution is also words of James Madison. rolling back key civil rights protec- overly broad and unique in the annals To conduct that oversight, the Con- tions for women, LGBTQ Americans, of American history. gress is both constitutionally obligated and people of color. The list goes on When the chairwoman from Cali- and legally entitled to access and re- and on. fornia referred to the President of the view materials from the executive In court, they also tried to defend United States as a dictator, her lan- branch, which it can subpoena. their abuse of power when it comes to guage was rancorous and unparliamen- Yet, the President and the adminis- the Census, which the Constitution is tary, but it seems to have been filled tration have shown an unprecedented very clear about, that every 10 years with projection, as this resolution pro- and unjustifiable refusal to furnish the people of the country will be enu- vides unique authorities. Congress with that information. Presi- merated. They want to put a citizen- Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I am dent Trump himself has said, ‘‘We’re ship phrase in there to put a chilling proud to yield 1 minute to the gentle- fighting all the subpoenas,’’ and, ‘‘I effect on our getting an accurate woman from California (Ms. PELOSI), don’t want people testifying,’’ and, ‘‘No count. the distinguished Speaker of the do-overs.’’ The well-being of the American peo- House. His administration has employed ple and the integrity of our democracy Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I thank every tool it can find to obstruct legiti- are imperiled by this brazen behavior. the gentleman for yielding, and I thank mate committee oversight, everything Senator MCCONNELL declares ‘‘case him for giving us this opportunity to from witness intimidation to blanket closed,’’ enabling this campaign of protect and defend the Constitution of stonewalling to spurious claims of ex- blanket, unprecedented obstruction. the United States, which is our oath of ecutive privilege, absolute immunity, We see the obstruction in this House office. and lack of legislative purpose. to trying to uphold our proceedings, Let me salute the chairs of the com- This obstruction violates decades of but we have the votes to proceed. The mittees of jurisdiction who have led us established legal precedent. Through- United States Senate has a responsi- down this path of great respect for law, out our history, the courts have made bility to protect and defend the Con- precedent, and the oath we take: Con- absolutely clear that the House has the stitution, but they are ignoring that. gresswoman MAXINE WATERS, Congress- authority to follow the facts to un- As Members of Congress, we have a re- man CUMMINGS, Congressman NADLER, cover the truth for the American peo- sponsibility to honor our oath of office

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:15 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.044 H11JNPT1 H4416 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2019 and strengthen the institution in The reckoning is coming. As Long- that the Speaker of our House—our which we serve for the people. fellow said: Speaker—just came and asked for that We have a responsibility under the The wheels of the gods grind slow, but they we are not empowered to request vision of our Founders and the text of grind exceedingly fine. today. the Constitution to ensure that the Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield The difference, Mr. Speaker, is if we truth is known. No one is above the 2 minutes to the gentleman from Ten- pass this resolution, rather than the law. Everyone will be held accountable, nessee (Mr. COHEN). House requesting this information—as including the President of the United Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, this is an has historically been true—we would States. opportunity for Congress to reassert begin to request information one com- The people’s House will continue to itself as an equal branch of govern- mittee chairman at a time. fight to make the truth known for the ment. The fact that it is supposed to be Does that advantage us in Article I, American people and will defend Con- three equal branches of government is going to court one committee chair- gress’ role under Article I. not totally accurate. man at a time, or are we advantaged I urge a strong bipartisan vote for When we came up with the Constitu- when the Speaker speaks on behalf of this resolution to hold Attorney Gen- tion, we decided that we didn’t want to us all? eral Barr and former White House have an autocratic king rule us. That I don’t know the answer, Mr. Speak- Counsel McGahn in civil contempt for is why we had a revolution. When the er. I am not a legal scholar, and in the their refusal to comply with Congress’ men met to write our Constitution, Rules Committee where we had origi- subpoenas and to honor the oath of of- they made Congress Article I. There nal jurisdiction on this, we did not call fice that they take. was a reason they made Congress Arti- any legal scholars to help us answer I urge an ‘‘aye’’ vote. cle I, because the Congress represents that question. In the Judiciary Com- Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 the people. It is not a king, it is not an mittee they did not call any legal minutes to the gentleman from Cali- autocrat, and it is not a despot. It is scholars to help to answer this ques- fornia (Mr. MCCLINTOCK). the Representatives of the people who tion. Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, make the laws. We are supposed to Mr. Speaker, I tell you there is not a there is a reason for the abusive rhet- really be the embodiment—and we are Member of this institution on either oric from the left. For 21⁄2 years, they the embodiment—of the American peo- side of the aisle who cares more about peddled a monstrous lie that Donald ple. Article I and our exerting the respon- Trump is colluding with a hostile for- This President has thumbed his nose sibilities the Constitution gives to us eign government. They concocted it at the Representatives of the people by and our constituents expect us to do with a phony dossier commissioned by not complying with lawful requests for than I do. Perhaps there is someone in the Clinton campaign and promoted by documentation and lawful requests for here who cares as much, but there is no the highest officials in the FBI, our in- testimony for Congress to do its con- one who cares more. telligence agencies, and the Justice De- stitutionally delegated purpose of over- Are we disadvantaging the institu- partment, first in a failed attempt to sight of the executive branch and laws tion for life by taking what has tradi- interfere with the 2016 Presidential that are necessary for the betterment tionally been the responsibility of our election and then to undermine the of this Nation. Speaker to do on behalf of all of us and constitutionally elected President of This is about time Congress did act. putting it in the hands of committee the United States. I am proud of Congress for bringing chairmen? Now, despite spending $25 million on these bills, and I am shocked at the op- We don’t know, and anyone who tells an outrageously biased team of par- position for not wanting the people’s you that they do isn’t telling you the tisan zealots assembled by Mr. Mueller, House—their House, their legislative truth. We are going to continue to which initially included the now-infa- body—to stand up for future Con- argue about the White House and what mous Peter Strzok and Lisa Page, and gresses as well as this Congress for the they have turned over and what they using some of the most abusive pros- rightful power that it deserves to do didn’t turn over and what they ought ecutorial tactics ever employed in this oversight and perform its functions to turn over, Mr. Speaker. That is not country, they could find no evidence to with the best possible witnesses and what this bill does today. There is not support the lie. testimony and materials that could aid one piece of information that is re- b 1500 it in its efforts. quested that we do not have the au- So what to do? I support the contempt citations. I thority to request today. Let’s not They had to think up another lie and condemn the parties that have move in ways that disadvantage us for think it up quick. So now we hear cries thumbed their noses at us, subpoena generations to come. of obstruction and coverup. Good luck under law, they are supposed to arrive Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield with that. with documentation and appear to tes- 1 minute to the distinguished gen- Coverup of a crime that never hap- tify. If they object, they can object tleman from Maryland (Mr. HOYER), pened? there and then, not just disregard Con- who is the majority leader. Obstruction, by turning over every gresses’ subpoenas that are lawful. Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I am document Mueller requested and even Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 21⁄2 pleased to follow the gentleman from waiving executive privilege to allow minutes to the gentleman from Geor- Georgia. the White House counsel to testify? gia (Mr. WOODALL). I have a card in my hand. This is a Now, Mr. Speaker, you compare that Mr. WOODALL. Mr. Speaker, I thank Member’s identification. There is no to Hillary Clinton’s willful destruction my friend on the Rules Committee for designation of party on this card. This of 30,000 emails under subpoena and yielding. card designates 435 of us when we are you get a sense of the double standard Mr. Speaker, I have been listening to at full complement as Members of the involved here. the debate intently. I don’t disagree Congress, the people’s Representatives. This is a desperate scavenger hunt to with much of what my friend from Ten- I urge all my colleagues to use this salvage their false narrative, and their nessee had to say. It is a bad habit that card in a few minutes on behalf of the time and the Nation’s patience is run- both parties have gotten into over the people and on behalf of this institution. ning out. The other shoe is about to decades of my lifetime putting party Mr. Speaker, when Democrats won drop. Broad investigations are now well above Article in terms of judicial over- the majority in this House, we did so underway and will soon reveal how this sight, executive branch oversight, and on a promise to the American people to lie was perpetrated and promoted. Two even our responsibilities here, such as hold the executive department ac- governments interfered in our elec- declaring war. countable. That is our responsibility. tions, the Russians through ham-hand- But what you have not heard here The Constitution gives us that respon- ed propaganda, and the Obama admin- today, Mr. Speaker, and what you will sibility, and we swear an oath to up- istration by turning the most terri- not hear is why the passage of this res- hold the Constitution. That is what the fying powers entrusted to our govern- olution advantages us in any way. committees have been doing, and it is ment against our political process. There is not one piece of information what the whole House is doing today.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:15 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.045 H11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4417 Now, the previous speaker said we Well, the fact is they locked him up, many Obama-administration officials have the right to ask for any informa- and many others who were associated and others connected to Russia’s ef- tion. That is accurate. What he did not who lied about their involvement with forts have they subpoenaed to testify then say is we have asked, and we have the Russian Government and, yes, with before the Judiciary Committee? Zero. been refused. Not only have we been re- other foreign countries. So there is rea- By continuing with this fake im- fused in the particular, we have been son for the Congress to want to get to peachment, the Democrats are doing refused in the general because the the bottom of this serious invasion of the American public a disservice. My President of the United States has di- our election process. Democratic colleagues ought to be em- rected his people not to give us any in- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues on barrassed. formation and not to respond to any both sides of the aisle to stand up for Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, let me subpoenas, whatever the rationale may our Constitution and vote for this reso- correct the RECORD in response to the be. lution. I thank the chairman of the gentleman of Ohio. The Russians didn’t Why? Rules Committee, Mr. MCGOVERN. I attempt to interfere in our election; Because he believes the House of Rep- thank Chairman NADLER, Chairman they did interfere in our election. resentatives is not acting properly. SCHIFF, Chairman CUMMINGS, Chairman And, if my friends read the Mueller Mr. Speaker, you imagine anybody NEAL, Chairman ENGEL, and Chair- report, they would realize they inter- who doesn’t want to give us informa- woman WATERS, all who have jurisdic- fered in the election to help Donald tion would say, I am not going to give tion over various facets of the informa- Trump get elected. it to you because you are not asking tion that is needed, and I thank the Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the properly? members of their committees for their gentleman from New York (Mr. NAD- Of course, that is what they do; and hard work to conduct necessary over- LER), the distinguished chair of the the House, on behalf of the American sight on behalf of the American people. Committee on the Judiciary. people, would be unable to perform its Mr. Speaker, that is what this vote is Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I thank constitutional duty. This is not polit- about. I presented that card. It has no the gentleman for yielding. ical. It is constitutional. It is about party designation on it. It just has a Mr. Speaker, when a congressional separation of powers. It is about re- designation of us—each of us—as Rep- committee issues a subpoena, compli- sponsibility. It is about accountability. ance is not optional. We expect wit- The House is exercising its responsi- resentatives of the people. Let us make nesses to testify when summoned. We bility to uncover all the facts and dis- sure that today we vote for the people expect the administration to comply cover the truth on behalf of the Amer- and stand up for our Constitution, for with subpoenas and to provide us with ican people. We represent, each us, this House, and for the rule of law. 1 the materials we require to do our jobs. about 750,000 people. We are not asking Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 ⁄2 Of course, there may be differences on our own behalf. We are asking for minutes to the gentleman from Ohio between the Congress and the execu- the people, so that the people have the (Mr. CHABOT), who is my fellow Judici- tive branch as to what information can information they need in a democracy ary Committee member. be produced on a timely basis. When to make the decisions that they are Mr. CHABOT. I thank the gentle- called upon to make in a very solemn woman for yielding, Mr. Speaker, and I those differences arise, we are required exercise we call voting. rise in opposition to this resolution. to seek a reasonable accommodation. Attorney General Barr and former It seems to allow Democrats on the We first requested access to the full White House Counsel McGahn have Judiciary Committee to go to essen- Mueller report and the underlying evi- both refused to respond to subpoenas to tially whatever court they want to get dence on February 22. After refusing testify before the House, and the Attor- a court order to get whatever docu- for almost 4 months, the Department ney General refuses to allow Congress ments they want—even grand jury doc- of Justice, in the last few days, has fi- to see the full and unredacted report by uments and those that relate to our na- nally agreed to permit us to view the the special counsel, Mr. Mueller. You tional security—all because they don’t special counsel’s most important files. can see entire pages blacked out, Mr. want, or are afraid to, really, hold At- We are hopeful this will provide us Speaker. torney General Barr or former White with key evidence regarding allega- The Attorney General’s efforts to House Counsel Don McGahn in con- tions of obstruction of justice and prejudge the conclusions of that report tempt of Congress, just as they are other misconduct. before it is released, as he did, and his afraid to institute impeachment pro- Given this potential breakthrough, public mischaracterization of its con- ceedings against President Trump or we will hold the criminal contempt clusions are, in my opinion, evidence of accept the fact that the Mueller inves- process for Attorney General Barr in the contempt with which he refuses to tigation found that there was no collu- abeyance for now. answer questions and respond to sub- sion and Attorney General Barr found But President Trump has blocked poenas. It seems contemptuous as well no obstruction. other key witnesses from testifying be- of the basic principles of the rule of law They just can’t get it through their fore the Judiciary Committee, includ- and checks and balances. heads that that is the case, and they ing his former White House counsel The American people deserve to don’t want to focus on the real issue Don McGahn, whose account of the know the full extent of Russia’s efforts threatening our democracy which is President’s actions was featured in the to interfere in our elections and sub- that Russia actually attempted to Mueller report. vert our democracy. interfere in our national elections back The President has claimed absolute Mr. Speaker, you didn’t have to lis- in 2016 while Barack Obama—not Don- immunity for critical witnesses to pre- ten too closely to Bob Mueller to un- ald Trump—was President, and the vent them from even showing up. He derstand that he believed that there Obama administration did absolutely has invoked executive privilege to pre- was much more to be found or to miss nothing about that. vent us from seeing documents that the fact that he said to Congress: Do They really don’t seem too concerned stopped being privileged long ago, if your duty and make sure the American that the Russians or another foreign they were ever privileged to begin people know the facts. entity might attempt to do so again in with. The American people deserve to 2020. That is what they ought to be He has done the same in response to know whether the President or anyone using their oversight powers—very Congress’ important work unrelated to in his administration or inner circle of powerful things the power that the ma- the Mueller report, and he has ordered confidants were involved and tried to jority has—they ought to be using it the agencies not to cooperate with cover it up. about that, not this charade. even our most basic oversight requests. Now we have been accused of doing This unprecedented stonewalling by awful things, but I remember watching b 1515 the administration is completely unac- conventions where they said, ‘‘lock her How many documents have the ceptable. The committees have a con- up, lock her up.’’ Flynn—General Democrats requested that relate to stitutional responsibility to conduct Flynn—who was the National Security Russian interference in our elections? oversight, to make recommendations Advisor said: ‘‘Lock her up.’’ None. How many hearings? Zip. How to the House as necessary, and to craft

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:15 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.048 H11JNPT1 H4418 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2019 legislation that will curb the abuse of bers on the other side of the aisle who the law—that you would vote to hold power on full display in the Trump ad- voted for impeachment before the them in contempt and force your side ministration. Mueller report was ever presented to of the aisle just to vote that way. This is why it is important that the the public. That is not how it has happened in Judiciary Committee be able to act in At its core, H. Res. 430 is just a des- this body before. If the public wants to such matters using all of our Article I perate attempt to relitigate the see a good example of congressional powers, as contemplated in this resolu- Mueller investigation. That is why I oversight, then let’s look at something tion and described in both the Rules urge my colleagues to oppose this reso- that is comparable: the House’s con- Committee report and the House Judi- lution. tempt vote against Attorney General ciary Committee’s contempt report. It does not strengthen Congress’ Holder in 2012. Now, I heard what the gentleman oversight powers, contrary to what you The House Committee on Oversight from Georgia (Mr. WOODALL) said a few may hear from the other side, Mr. and Reform took two important ac- minutes ago, and he is exactly right. Speaker. Fundamentally, it is an im- tions before suing in Federal court. This resolution gives committee chairs peachment effort in everything but First, it negotiated with Attorney Gen- the power, with the approval of the Bi- name. eral Holder in good faith for 15 partisan Legal Advisory Group, to go Mr. Speaker, just look at the unnec- months—not a few days. It never asked to court on behalf of the House to en- essary contempt citation against At- him to break the law either. After narrowing the scope of its force our subpoenas. torney General Barr. Less than a original subpoena, and only after ex- This has not been done before, but month after Barr received the Mueller tensive back-and-forth negotiations neither have we ever seen blanket report, Mr. Speaker, Chairman NADLER failed, did it vote to hold him in con- stonewalling by the administration of issued a subpoena that would have re- all information requests by the House. tempt. quired the Attorney General of the Second, it got the full House to vote We have never faced such blanket United States of America to break the on it and approve—you know what—a stonewalling. law. The President himself said—and they bipartisan contempt. That is not my opinion. Let’s be very Now, I am not sure why the Com- have been as good as their word—they clear whose words those are: Jonathan mittee on the Judiciary, Mr. Speaker, will oppose all of our subpoenas. Turley’s. Mr. Speaker, probably every- would not know this, but I did a little We must go to court to enforce the body in this body not only knows who research because I was here during that subpoenas without a separate floor Jonathan Turley is; he has, probably, time. You know why they didn’t realize vote each time if we are going to en- the utmost respect. He is one of the it was the best way to do it and it was force our subpoenas and reject the ar- most respected legal scholars in this bipartisan? Because, Mr. Speaker, a lot rogant assumption of power by the ad- country. of them stormed outside of the Cham- ministration and denigration of the Now, he told the committee, Mr. ber. power of the House and of the Con- Speaker: Yep. You heard me right. Even gress. You have to tie your request carefully to though 17 Democrats voted in favor of We cannot afford to waste all the your authority to demand information . . . if the criminal contempt resolution floor time every single time the admin- Bill Barr had actually complied with the against Holder and 21 voted to enforce istration rejects one of our subpoenas, subpoena as written, he would have violated civil citation, a number of them which is every time we issue a sub- Federal law. stormed outside and protested, took poena. If he would have complied, he would their ball and ran home. Mr. Speaker, I That is why we must pass this resolu- have violated Federal law. guess, to the public, it looked like they tion. Mr. Speaker, that is why we are here. had just thrown another fit. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to Not only, Mr. Speaker, does the chair- Now, that is pretty significant. As support this resolution so that we can man of that committee ask the attor- many of you remember, it was conten- get into court and break the stonewall ney general to break the law or he will tious. I remember, Mr. Speaker, watch- without delay. try to hold him in contempt; he won’t ing then-Minority Leader PELOSI, Mi- Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 even go read the report. nority Whip HOYER, and Congressman minute to the gentleman from Cali- On May 8, only a few weeks after the NADLER lead 100 Democrats off the fornia (Mr. MCCARTHY), our Republican first subpoena was issued, House Judi- House floor to protest the vote. leader. ciary Democrats voted to hold A. G. Mr. Speaker, you won’t see that on Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I our side. We believe in the rule of law. thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Barr, the Attorney General of the United States, in contempt. Mr. Speaker, we would have done the Mr. Speaker, Special Counsel Mueller exact same thing the Attorney General officially ended his investigation sev- Why would they vote to hold him in contempt? Because they were so angry did, that Jonathan Turley said, that eral weeks ago. His office is closed. Be- you would have had to break the law to cause of Attorney General Barr, his re- that the Attorney General wouldn’t break the law. They wanted him to try to appease somebody’s own per- port is public. sonal vendetta. break the law; then he won’t be held in And his findings are very clear: No The idea, Mr. Speaker, that someone collusion and no obstruction. This is contempt. would run for a position to say that the bottom line of the Mueller report. In a May 24 letter to the Attorney they would be best to impeach some- But, Mr. Speaker, Democrats refuse General, Chairman NADLER offered, for body and even vote to impeach without to accept it. Mr. Speaker, even the the first time, to negotiate and narrow even having a report and then, when chairman of the committee refuses to the scope of his subpoena request. you get a report and you could go down go read the portion that he is allowed Then, you know what? He changed his and read just those six lines that you to read, only six lines. He refuses to mind. want to complain about, but you read it, but he wants to come here Yesterday, the Department of Justice won’t—the same person, Mr. Speaker, today. reached an agreement with the Judici- that would run outside and say: I got They continue to believe their worst ary Committee to turn over documents elected to Congress, but I am going to conspiracy theories about the Presi- related to the Mueller report. pout and I am going to go outside. dent, despite all the evidence to the Now, if the public is watching, this Mr. Speaker, that may be the same contrary. just looks so disorganized. You wonder, person that would want to bring this to Mr. Speaker, it is even reported in from that committee, Mr. Speaker, the floor today. newspapers that, in the campaign to wouldn’t they know better than to ask But what is so different about today become chairman of the Judiciary the Attorney General to break the law? than all the others? Well, we are doing Committee, one said he campaigned for Mr. Speaker, wouldn’t you know something we have never done before. the position because he would be the that, when you get to this point in a We are doing something that is going best with impeachment. career, you wouldn’t be so upset that to take the power away of every Mem- Mr. Speaker, even on the floor of this someone just doesn’t do exactly what ber in this body and give it to a select House, there were more than 60 Mem- you want—and you ask them to break few.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:15 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.049 H11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4419 Mr. Speaker, if this vote passes The American people deserve a ma- Mr. Speaker, the people leading this today, Members of this body are going jority that is serious about coming up today, they have not. They think they to say: Don’t bring it here and let me with solutions, not subpoenas. There know better. represent my own people and vote are plenty of important challenges that I don’t know if they know better, but about going to court. Let’s just give it, we can be working on to solve. one thing I do know: They are chang- really, to three people. Let’s give it to Just yesterday, Mr. Speaker, I ing the rules of the House simply be- Speaker NANCY PELOSI, Majority Lead- opened The New York Times. It is not cause they cannot win. That is not the er HOYER, and to the majority whip. a paper that I think I always agree American way. Because that is what BLAG is. with, but it had an editorial not for the Those are the reasons why we stand I know the courts are going to sit first time, but for the second time, and up. Those are the things that America there and say that is not what Con- it was talking about the crisis on the unites behind, the rule of law. This will gress is supposed to do. Congress has border. not be a day that is proud. This will never done that before. But, you know As I read this editorial, I found my- not be a day that, when they look back what? If this new majority thinks all self agreeing with it greatly. When I in history, the individuals who vote for they want to do is make an attorney read it, it talked about the border, this will talk about. general break the law, I guess they talked about Washington needing to It is one when they get asked the could break every rule, every history, stop dithering and do something about question later in life, Mr. Speaker, is every point of representation there is it. there something they regret, they will inside this body. I looked and wondered what com- regret that emotion overtook them. Did we wonder if this would happen? mittee would be most responsible for They will regret their own personal Do we wonder why you wouldn’t take this challenge? Lo and behold, it was dislike drove them. the months, as they have shown in the the Judiciary. So I turned it on in I am not sure if they are proud of the time before, and actually come to a bi- hopes that I would see a hearing, day when they storm out of the build- partisan conclusion? maybe I would even see a markup. ing, even though there is a bipartisan I think the plan was already written. No, Mr. Speaker, who did I see? I saw vote here. But I guess that same emo- I don’t know if people can talk about John Dean. John Dean, who pleaded tion, the same, Mr. Speaker, lack of the word ‘‘patient’’ because, Mr. guilty in Watergate. The same indi- ability to actually look at the rule of Speaker, I remember Congressman vidual who has put more than 900 law and work toward something in- HANK JOHNSON of the Rules Com- tweets out against the President, many stead of just changing the rules be- mittee—this is the Speaker’s com- before any Mueller report came forth. cause you can’t have your way, that is mittee, so everybody understands cor- He was the expert witness—the same what today is about. rectly, that is just appointed by the individual who is paid by CNN, the The worst part of it all is removing Speaker on the majority side—said, same individual who said the Presi- the power of individual Members and Mr. Speaker: ‘‘Donald Trump will dency of George Bush was worse than putting in a select three. But then stand for reelection again in a very Watergate. again, Mr. Speaker, when you study short period of time, and we don’t have I guess this new majority will go to history and forms of government, that 400 days to wait. . . .’’ no end. It doesn’t matter if the facts is what socialism is all about. So, don’t care about the rule of law. don’t go where they want; just change Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield Don’t care about asking him to break the rules. myself such time as I may consume. the law. Just break every historical I wonder, all these new freshman The distinguished minority leader trend and try to take the power away Democrats, Mr. Speaker, when they began by saying that the Mueller re- from millions of Americans and from swore in to uphold the Constitution, port makes it clear that there was no the Members of Congress who represent does that mean trying to make the At- collusion and no obstruction. Maybe them here. torney General break the law? Does that is what you would conclude if you I didn’t know today would come. Mr. that mean giving their power away to just read Barr’s summary which tried Speaker, I didn’t know if someone a select few? to cover up what the Mueller report would go this far. There is a crisis on the border. The said, but I would urge the distinguished I didn’t know, just because someone, New York Times knows it. The country minority leader to read the report. I Mr. Speaker, despises somebody else, of Mexico knows it. I think almost ev- am happy to lend him my bifocals if he that an election didn’t turn out the erybody in America knows it except, has trouble reading it. way of the desire—Mr. Speaker, I have Mr. Speaker, I guess, this majority. But the report doesn’t say that. It been on losing sides before, but I would The committee of responsibility is doesn’t say no collusion. And on the never think I would break the law just more concerned about bringing some- issue of obstruction of justice, it says: because of losing an election. body in who pleaded guilty in Water- If we were convinced that he, the Presi- I would never think of asking some- gate, who makes their money off, Mr. dent, did not commit a crime, we would body in as high an office as the Attor- Speaker, writing books claiming every have said so. ney General of the United States of Republican President there is is worse That is what the report says. And I America to not give due process, to than Watergate and then asking the would remind my colleagues that ob- come to the floor and strip the power Attorney General to break the law. struction of justice is a crime. of 430 Members and put it in a select That is not a legacy I would be proud Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the few. of. It is not a legacy I would want to be gentleman from California (Mr. TED Mr. Speaker, I have to be honest. I a part of. LIEU). don’t put anything past what this new But, Mr. Speaker, I will say on this Mr. TED LIEU of California. Mr. desire is about. floor: I will vote against taking the Speaker, the issue today is very sim- power away, even the power away from ple. It is simply about the right of the b 1530 people on the other side of the aisle. I American people and Congress to get Mr. Speaker, Democrats say we are won’t lead a protest, and I won’t go information. That is it. in a constitutional crisis, and they are outside, and I won’t take my ball, and All this resolution does is allow us to right, but not because of Attorney Gen- I won’t run home. I believe in the rule enforce congressional subpoenas. These eral Barr. The constitutional crisis is of law. are documents and witnesses we want, this: When Democrats can’t win, they Mr. Speaker, I had the responsibility and it allows us to go to Federal court change the rules. and the opportunity to go read the re- to enforce it. That is all this resolution I just heard it on the floor, Mr. dacted portions of the Mueller report, does. Speaker, that, yes, from the other side just as some on the other side of the Why are Republicans so scared of this of the aisle, said this has never been aisle could. It is just six lines. Not that resolution? Because they know we are done before, and, yes, this is nothing I think it was just my responsibility, going to win in court. We have won this House has ever desired to do. But but as an elected official I thought it three times against the Trump admin- it is also no way to govern. was a responsibility, so I went. But, istration.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:42 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.050 H11JNPT1 H4420 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2019 But why do we even have to go to But instead of my friends in Judici- all of us to adhere to those wonderful court to do this? Because the Trump ary coming together with us who have principles. administration is engaging in unprece- been concerned about the abuses of the So, again, there is no targeting here. dented obstruction. And it is not just FISA system so that it doesn’t happen This is not a way to do policy or legis- about the Mueller report; it is about all to other Americans, instead, they come lation. We can fight that battle on the areas. with this resolution to push the matter floor of the House. So, for example, right now, the down the road a little further to the But if you read those volumes and Trump administration is suing to 2020 election. end it in the last pages of Volume 2, eliminate healthcare coverage for peo- It has got to stop. Let’s stop now. you know that Director Mueller asked ple with preexisting conditions. We Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield us to finish the task of looking into want to know more about that. We 2 minutes to the distinguished gentle- elements that he did not or could not can’t get it. We want to know about a woman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE). and the underlying issues. lot of areas that we cannot get, so we Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I Let me also say, as we do that, we do want to go to Federal court to get this think it is appropriate to correct a it forthrightly because, in 2020, we enforced. number of statements that have been want to make sure that every Amer- What are Republicans doing? They made on the floor. ican has the right to vote and every are making stuff up. They are saying First of all, this is not the end. Direc- American is not undermined by a for- somehow we are asking the Attorney tor Mueller made this the beginning. eign operative interfering and taking General to do things that will make When he concluded the report, he left a the election away from you. him violate the law. That is wrong, very large direction to the United I support the resolution. We must wrong, wrong. States Congress. He recognized that he stand for the rule of law. I am just going to end with this sim- could not follow up because of policies Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H. ple example. at the DOJ regarding indictment in the Res. 430, authorizing the Committee on the The Attorney General of the United process of the administration. Judiciary to initiate or intervene in judicial pro- States gave the Republican ranking So the Congress, in its due diligence, ceedings to enforce certain subpoenas and for member of the Judiciary Committee took the responsibility not to target other purposes. the right to see their unredacted anyone, but to simply uphold the rule It is an honor to serve in this body. Mueller report. Was that illegal? No. of law. In upholding the rule of law, we We are the successors and heirs to an au- But I can’t see it. had an empty seat by Attorney General gust freedom earned centuries ago, expanded That is wrong. There is no basis for Barr, an empty seat by Mr. McGahn, an for successive groups and defended through that. We are simply going to go to Fed- empty seat by Ms. Hicks, Ms. Donald- the blood, sweat and tears of the nation’s eral court. We are going to litigate it, son, and we hope not an empty seat of fighting forces. and we are going to win. the author of the report. It is this debt that took me to the beaches All this resolution does is it allows So all this resolution does is author- of Normandy to pay my respects on the 75th us to enforce congressional subpoenas ize the committee to seek civil enforce- Anniversary of the D-Day invasion. in Federal court. It is about not allow- ment of its subpoenas against Attorney We are heirs to this legacy, and we are ing the Trump administration to cover General Barr, requiring him to provide heirs to this ingenious system of separation of things up. Congress with the key evidence under- powers. The system they laid down presumes equal- Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 lying the Mueller report as well as the ity of power among the branches. minutes to the gentleman from Texas unredacted report itself, and former As custodians of Article I, we have a duty to (Mr. GOHMERT). White House Counsel Donald F. ensure the rigors of the Constitution are Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, this is McGahn, requiring him to provide doc- about harassing the President, and it is upheld. uments and appear for testimony. This includes that when the Second Branch, about delaying the inevitable. He is not covered by executive privi- Article II, flouts the investigative prerogatives I would have hoped that my friends lege. In fact, executive privilege does of the Congress, there must be recourse and across the aisle, especially in the Judi- not cover—his duty is to the White ciary Committee that had concerns in accountability. House Office of the General Counsel, or As a senior member of the House Judiciary 2005 and 2006 about the overreach that the White House counsel’s office, not to Committee, I have to say that it is regrettable was possible through the FISA proce- the individual officeholder, the Presi- that we are here. dures, would have seen that there was dent. He has personal lawyers. This is because a hallmark of our constitu- no collusion, that the Russians did try, And we didn’t break the law. 6(e), tional republic is that no person is above the but nobody with the Trump campaign which is grand jury materials, our law. bought. committee diligently said let’s work Congressional oversight has been the tradi- So we are left with the fact that the with the Department of Justice, go to tion going back to the first years of our repub- real collusion here was between the court, and decide what we can see. lic. Clinton campaign, with Fusion GPS We are simply following this little And the congressional prerogative of over- hiring a foreign agent, Christopher book that many have died for, and that sight has been a tool in the Article I arsenal Steele, who talked to people he now ad- is the Constitution of the United as a way of asserting our power and pro- mits could well have been agents of States, and those words in the Declara- tecting against the worst excesses of an exec- Vladimir Putin, who gave false infor- tion of Independence that said we all utive. mation about Trump, the candidate, are created equal, with certain This comports with the founding of our gov- that was used in a dossier that was unalienable rights of life and liberty ernment, which sought to prevent the con- used to manipulate the FISA court and the pursuit of happiness. centration of power in an autocratic executive, into giving a warrant to start spying The SPEAKER pro tempore. The which was anathema to the Founders. on the Trump campaign. That is what time of the gentlewoman has expired. Which is why the events of the last many this was about. Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield months have been so confounding. And what people are calling obstruc- the gentlewoman from Texas an addi- The decision by this executive to flout all tion of justice is exactly what you have tional 1 minute. lawfully authorized subpoenas has been un- when you have somebody falsely ac- Ms. JACKSON LEE. The American precedented. cused of colluding, conspiring with the people would not want a Congress that This dispute between the political branches Russians, and he knows he didn’t do turned its back on, frankly, the rule of should work itself out, but because of this that, and he sees his family being har- law. presidential obstinacy, we are in this predica- assed, and everybody that worked with For those of us who had the special ment, which is why we must pass this H. Res the campaign that can be pushed and privilege of going to Normandy this 430, Authorizing Subpoena Enforcement Liti- shoved and blackmailed, as happened, past week, we got a great sense of gation. and bankrupted, you want to bring it pride, of the courage of Americans, the This Resolution, H. Res. 430, builds on the to an end. You want to see justice bravery of those young men, and all I House Judiciary Committee’s contempt finding done. could think of is how important it is to against Attorney General Barr.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:45 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.053 H11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4421 The resolution authorizes the Committee to This resolution follows past precedent used Finally, yesterday we had a hearing seek civil enforcement of its subpoenas by Democratic and Republican Majorities while with people in the seats, but they were against: (i) Attorney General Barr requiring reinforcing an important principle in the House all MSNBC and CNN commentators. him to provide Congress with the key evi- Rules. Mr. Speaker, this is a travesty of jus- dence underlying the Mueller Report as well This Administration’s disregard for the legis- tice. I would urge my colleagues to de- as the unredacted report itself; and (ii) former lative and judicial branches has reached a tip- feat this resolution. White House Counsel Donald F. McGahn, II ping point. Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I re- requiring him to provide documents and ap- Despite representing a coequal branch of serve the balance of my time. pear for testimony. government, this Administration is flagrantly Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield The resolution further affirms that all com- disregarding the role Congress and the Judici- myself such time as I may consume. mittee chairs, when authorized by the Bipar- ary must play in our democratic system. Mr. Speaker, the Committee on the tisan Legal Advisory Group, retain the ability Mr. Speaker, the foregoing has been the Judiciary is one of the most venerable to seek civil enforcement of their own sub- basis for this Resolution. in the House of Representatives, and I poenas. It was my hope that this was not needed. am honored to have been selected to The resolution adds that when committees But the President has proven me wrong, join its ranks. proceed to court, they have any and all nec- which is why this Resolution is needed. It has jurisdiction over intellectual essary authority under Article I of the Constitu- I urge passage of the Resolution. property, during a time of exponential tion, ensuring that they have the maximum Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 scientific breakthroughs. It has juris- range of legal authority available to them. minutes to the gentleman from Vir- diction over election interference, dur- For example, on other key issues—such as ginia (Mr. CLINE), a fellow Judiciary ing a time when we are concerned the Department of Justice defying a subpoena Committee member. about Russians interfering with our to produce counter-intelligence documents re- Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, I thank the election. It has jurisdiction over immi- lating to Russia’s interference with the 2016 gentlewoman for yielding time, and I gration issues, during a time of an un- election, or the Commerce Department defying want to recognize the gentlewoman precedented security and humanitarian a subpoena to produce documents relating to from Texas for her remarks because, as crisis on our southern border. the addition of a citizenship question to the a fellow member of the Judiciary Com- I am disappointed to see how the 2020 Census—the committees can enforce mittee, we all stand for the rule of law. Democratic majority has chosen to these subpoenas without a floor vote. I, too, carry a Constitution with me. waste this authority. I am disappointed This resolution ensures the House can con- The Constitution explicitly creates a to see that it has chosen to ignore its duct meaningful oversight on issues critical to system that is representative of the responsibilities to the American people Americans’ lives while continuing to deliver on people, where the people are elected by in favor of sound bites and photo ops. pocketbook issues. Instead of legislating, the Demo- The President’s disregard for congressional their constituents to come up here and represent their views in Congress and cratic majority prefers posing with oversight allows the Administration to cover-up buckets of fried chicken for the na- his many disastrous policy decisions such as: vote for them. It is not to come up here and to hand off control, to hand their tional media in crude attempts to un- attacking affordable healthcare coverage for dermine our President and his adminis- millions of Americans including those with pre- vote to the majority leader, to the Speaker, and to the majority whip and tration. existing conditions, tearing apart vulnerable Really? immigrant families, misappropriating military let them vote for them and for the peo- It is time to move on and tackle the funds for his ill-conceived border wall, and roll- ple of their district whether or not to real issues that Americans care about. ing back landmark civil rights protections for go to court. The American people elected us, they minorities. The votes to enforce subpoenas, the elected me, to Congress to get things The information subpoenaed by various votes to hold in contempt should be done. Let us secure the border. Let us congressional committees, including docu- votes of the Representatives of the peo- improve healthcare. Let us improve ments and testimony, is information to which ple. That is why this resolution today education. Congress is constitutionally entitled and that is such a travesty. Let us stop this political theater that past Administrations have routinely provided. b 1545 happens meeting after meeting and President Trump has prevented fact wit- Mr. Speaker, I have only been a hearing after hearing in multiple com- nesses referenced in the Mueller Report from Member of this body for a few months, mittees in what I believe is a blatant testifying or providing documents to Congress. and I was proud to be named a member attempt to influence the 2020 presi- This is despite the fact that the Report de- dential election using taxpayer re- tailed the Russian government’s sustained at- of the Judiciary Committee, but unfor- tunately, the circus that I have wit- sources. tacks on our elections; over 170 contacts be- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of nessed over the last few months is tween President Trump’s campaign and asso- my time. shocking, as the Democratic majority ciates and agents of the Russian government; Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I have as well as numerous efforts by President tries to find some reason, any reason, no further speakers. I reserve the bal- Trump to impede or thwart House investiga- to impeach this President now that the ance of my time. tions scrutinizing his own conduct and that of Mueller investigation has wrapped up Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, may I in- his Administration. with no crimes found. quire how much time I have left and In keeping with the President’s sweeping If they want to go back and repeat how much time the other side has left? public refusal to comply with congressional the last 2 years of the investigation, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- subpoenas, the White House and the Adminis- the millions of dollars, the hundreds of tlewoman has 1 minute remaining. tration are fighting to keep the truth from the subpoenas, they are certainly entitled Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield American people. to do that, but I would argue it would myself such time as I may consume. This resolution ensures we can conduct be a waste of time for the American Mr. Speaker, I am going to use my 1 oversight on issues that are critical to Ameri- taxpayer and the American people. minute to actually refute these blatant cans’ lives while continuing to deliver on pock- Mr. Speaker, we had a hearing earlier allegations and fantasies, I believe, by etbook issues. today on the 9/11 Victim Compensation my fellow Democrats, and that is how The information subpoenaed by various Fund, and the chairman did a master- somehow the President and the Depart- congressional committees, including docu- ful job of arguing in favor of that legis- ment of Justice has been stonewalling ments and testimony, is information Congress lation, of which I am a cosponsor. It is them. is constitutionally entitled to and which past bipartisan legislation. It is going to be Let me go over the timelines really Administrations have routinely provided. marked up tomorrow. That is the way quick. Congress not only is constitutionally entitled that this Judiciary Committee should On March 22, the Attorney General to the underlying evidence in the Special operate. immediately notified the chairmen and Counsel’s Report and key fact witness testi- Instead, we have hearings with the ranking members of the House and mony, it requires this information so that it can empty chairs for the Attorney General, Senate Committees on Judiciary that fulfill its legislative, oversight, and other con- we have a hearing with an empty chair they had received the confidential re- stitutional responsibilities. for the White House counsel. port from the special counsel.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:45 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11JN7.008 H11JNPT1 H4422 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2019 The next day, the Attorney General coverup, is to be complicit with the ob- Lynch Peterson Smith (WA) Malinowski Phillips Soto informed Congress of the special coun- struction that this White House dem- Maloney, Pingree Spanberger sel’s principal conclusions. onstrates each and every day. Carolyn B. Pocan Speier March 29, he updated the Congress on Mr. Speaker, I remind my colleagues Maloney, Sean Porter Stanton what could be done and what that history will judge how we react to Matsui Pressley Stevens McAdams Price (NC) Suozzi redactions had to be made. this moment. So I urge all of my col- McBath Quigley Swalwell (CA) Then on April 18, less than a month leagues, do not let this moment pass us McCollum Raskin Takano after receiving it, the Attorney Gen- by. Vote ‘‘yes’’ on this resolution, and McEachin Rice (NY) Thompson (CA) eral made the redacted confidential re- McGovern Richmond Thompson (MS) let’s hold the President accountable. McNerney Rose (NY) Titus port available to Congress and the en- Nobody is above the law in the Meeks Rouda Tlaib tire public. United States of America, not even the Meng Roybal-Allard Tonko The same day, the Attorney General President of the United States. Moore Ruiz Torres (CA) Morelle Ruppersberger Torres Small released the confidential report and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- made the minimally-redacted version Moulton Rush (NM) bers are again reminded to refrain from Mucarsel-Powell Ryan Trahan of the confidential report available for engaging in personalities toward the Murphy Sa´ nchez Trone Nadler Sarbanes Underwood review. President. Mr. Speaker, I would urge a ‘‘no’’ Napolitano Scanlon Van Drew Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I urge Neal Schakowsky Vargas vote on this resolution, and I yield a ‘‘yes’’ vote, and I yield back the bal- Neguse Schiff Veasey back the balance of my time. ance of my time. Norcross Schneider Vela Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield O’Halleran Schrader Vela´ zquez myself the remainder of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time Ocasio-Cortez Schrier Visclosky for debate has expired. Omar Scott (VA) Wasserman Mr. Speaker, my friends on the other Pallone Scott, David Schultz side have responded to this legislation Pursuant to House Resolution 431, Panetta Serrano Waters with the same old same old. the previous question is ordered on the Pappas Sewell (AL) Watson Coleman They are circling the wagons around resolution, as amended. Pascrell Shalala Welch The question is on agreeing to the Payne Sherman Wexton this President and his team. They are Pelosi Sherrill Wild deliberately turning a blind eye to the resolution. Perlmutter Sires Wilson (FL) corruption, to the deception, to the il- The question was taken; and the Peters Slotkin Yarmuth legality that has surrounded this White Speaker pro tempore announced that House. the ayes appeared to have it. NAYS—191 But let me remind them all of why Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, on that I Abraham Gohmert Newhouse we are here today. We are here because Aderholt Gonzalez (OH) Norman demand the yeas and nays. Allen Gooden Nunes the American people elected each of us The yeas and nays were ordered. Amash Gosar Olson to write laws and to ensure those who The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Amodei Granger Palazzo execute them are accountable. ant to clause 9 of rule XX, this 15- Armstrong Graves (GA) Palmer We all took an oath when we were Arrington Graves (LA) Pence minute vote on adoption of the resolu- Babin Graves (MO) Perry sworn in to uphold and defend the Con- tion will be followed by a 5-minute vote Bacon Grothman Posey stitution. That is our job. on the motion to suspend the rules and Baird Guest Ratcliffe Balderson Guthrie None of us were sent here to play de- pass H.R. 2609. Reed fense for the President of the United Banks Hagedorn Reschenthaler The vote was taken by electronic de- Barr Harris States. Rice (SC) vice, and there were—yeas 229, nays Bergman Hartzler Riggleman There are some things that are more Biggs Hern, Kevin 191, not voting 13, as follows: Roby important than politics, and I hope Bilirakis Hice (GA) Rodgers (WA) [Roll No. 247] Bishop (UT) Higgins (LA) Roe, David P. that even in this day and age, there are Brady Hill (AR) still some things that are more sacred YEAS—229 Rogers (AL) Brooks (AL) Holding Rogers (KY) than partisanship, like the rule of law Adams Crow Higgins (NY) Brooks (IN) Hollingsworth Rooney (FL) Aguilar Cuellar Hill (CA) Buchanan Hudson and the separation of powers. Rose, John W. Allred Cummings Himes Bucshon Huizenga Rouzer I mean, each of us took the same Barraga´ n Cunningham Horn, Kendra S. Budd Hunter Roy oath. We now have a choice whether or Bass Davids (KS) Horsford Burchett Hurd (TX) Rutherford Beatty Davis, Danny K. Houlahan Burgess Johnson (LA) not to uphold it. Scalise Bera Dean Hoyer Byrne Johnson (OH) The choice should be a simple one: to Schweikert Beyer DeFazio Huffman Calvert Johnson (SD) Scott, Austin stand up to President Trump and to de- Bishop (GA) DeGette Jackson Lee Carter (GA) Jordan Sensenbrenner fend the Constitution. Blumenauer DeLauro Jayapal Carter (TX) Joyce (OH) Shimkus Blunt Rochester DelBene Jeffries Chabot Joyce (PA) Mr. Speaker, I remember when many Simpson of my Republican friends ran for office Bonamici Delgado Johnson (GA) Cheney Katko Boyle, Brendan Demings Johnson (TX) Cline Keller Smith (MO) claiming to be constitutional conserv- F. DeSaulnier Kaptur Cloud Kelly (MS) Smith (NE) atives. Well, this is their chance to Brindisi Deutch Keating Cole Kelly (PA) Smith (NJ) back up their campaign slogan with Brown (MD) Dingell Kelly (IL) Collins (GA) King (NY) Smucker Brownley (CA) Doggett Kennedy Collins (NY) Kinzinger Spano their vote. Bustos Doyle, Michael Khanna Comer Kustoff (TN) Stauber We have a President that publicly Butterfield F. Kildee Conaway LaHood Stefanik states: ‘‘We’re fighting all the sub- Carbajal Engel Kilmer Cook LaMalfa Steil poenas.’’ Ca´ rdenas Escobar Kim Crawford Lamborn Steube Carson (IN) Eshoo Kind Crenshaw Latta Stewart And I don’t want people to testify. Cartwright Espaillat Kirkpatrick Curtis Lesko Stivers Those are his words. Those are the Case Evans Krishnamoorthi Davidson (OH) Long Taylor words of the President, not some mob Casten (IL) Finkenauer Lamb Davis, Rodney Loudermilk Thompson (PA) Castor (FL) Fletcher Langevin DesJarlais Lucas Thornberry boss. Castro (TX) Foster Larsen (WA) Diaz-Balart Luetkemeyer Timmons As we heard from the chairman of Chu, Judy Frankel Larson (CT) Duffy Marchant Tipton the Oversight and Reform Committee, Cicilline Fudge Lawrence Duncan Marshall Turner Upton Chairman CUMMINGS, the White House Cisneros Gallego Lawson (FL) Dunn Massie Clark (MA) Garamendi Lee (CA) Emmer Mast Wagner hasn’t turned over a single document, a Clarke (NY) Garcı´a (IL) Lee (NV) Estes McCarthy Walberg single piece of paper that his com- Cleaver Garcia (TX) Levin (CA) Ferguson McCaul Walden mittee has requested to do their over- Clyburn Golden Levin (MI) Fitzpatrick McClintock Walker sight work, not one piece of paper. Cohen Gomez Lewis Fleischmann McHenry Walorski Connolly Gonzalez (TX) Lieu, Ted Flores McKinley Waltz At the core of this resolution is Con- Cooper Gottheimer Lipinski Fortenberry Meadows Watkins gress getting the appropriate docu- Correa Green (TX) Loebsack Foxx (NC) Meuser Weber (TX) ments, so we can do the appropriate Costa Grijalva Lofgren Fulcher Miller Webster (FL) Courtney Haaland Lowenthal Gaetz Mitchell Wenstrup oversight. That is part of the job. Cox (CA) Harder (CA) Lowey Gallagher Moolenaar Westerman How can anybody be against that? To Craig Hayes Luja´ n Gianforte Mooney (WV) Williams be against that is to be part of the Crist Heck Luria Gibbs Mullin Wilson (SC)

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:45 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.055 H11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4423 Wittman Woodall Young Fulcher Lofgren Rutherford NOT VOTING—13 Womack Yoho Zeldin Gaetz Long Ryan Axne Gabbard King (IA) Gallagher Loudermilk Sa´ nchez Bost Green (TN) Kuster (NH) NOT VOTING—13 Gallego Lowenthal Sarbanes Buck Griffith Wright Axne Gabbard Garamendi Lowey King (IA) Scalise Clay Hastings Bost Green (TN) Garcı´a (IL) Lucas Kuster (NH) Scanlon Davis (CA) Herrera Beutler Buck Griffith Wright Garcia (TX) Luetkemeyer Schakowsky Clay Hastings Gianforte Luja´ n Schiff b 1631 Davis (CA) Herrera Beutler Gibbs Luria Schneider Gohmert Lynch Schrader So (two-thirds being in the affirma- b 1623 Golden Malinowski Schrier tive) the rules were suspended and the Gomez Maloney, Schweikert bill was passed. Mr. ZELDIN and Mr. ADERHOLT Gonzalez (OH) Carolyn B. Scott (VA) changed their vote from ‘‘yea’’ to Gonzalez (TX) Maloney, Sean Scott, Austin The result of the vote was announced ‘‘nay.’’ Gooden Marchant Scott, David as above recorded. Gosar Marshall Sensenbrenner A motion to reconsider was laid on So the resolution was agreed to. Gottheimer Massie Serrano the table. The result of the vote was announced Granger Mast Sewell (AL) as above recorded. Graves (GA) Matsui Shalala PERSONAL EXPLANATION A motion to reconsider was laid on Graves (LA) McAdams Sherman Graves (MO) McBath Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I was un- the table. Sherrill able to vote on June 11, 2019 as I had an- Green (TX) McCarthy Shimkus Grijalva McCaul f Simpson other commitment that did not allow me to Grothman McClintock Sires make it back to D.C. in time for votes. Had I Guest McCollum Slotkin DHS ACQUISITION REVIEW BOARD Guthrie McEachin been present, I would have voted as follows: ACT OF 2019 Smith (MO) ‘‘no’’ on rollcall No. 245; ‘‘no’’ on rollcall No. Haaland McGovern Smith (NE) McHenry Hagedorn Smith (NJ) 246; ‘‘no’’ on rollcall No. 247; and ‘‘yes’’ on The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Harder (CA) McKinley Smith (WA) rollcall No. 248. ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfin- Harris McNerney Smucker Hartzler Meadows PERSONAL EXPLANATION ished business is the vote on the mo- Soto Hayes Meeks tion to suspend the rules and pass the Spanberger Mrs. AXNE. Mr. Speaker, I was unable to Heck Meng Spano bill (H.R. 2609) to amend the Homeland Hern, Kevin Meuser vote on June 11, 2019 because I was return- Speier Security Act of 2002 to establish the Hice (GA) Miller ing to Washington, D.C. Had I been present to Stanton Higgins (LA) Mitchell Acquisition Review Board in the De- Stauber vote, I would have voted YEA on H. Res. Higgins (NY) Moolenaar partment of Homeland Security, and Stefanik 430—Authorizing the Committee on the Judici- Hill (AR) Mooney (WV) Steil for other purposes, on which the yeas Hill (CA) Moore ary to initiate or intervene in judicial pro- Steube and nays were ordered. Himes Morelle ceedings to enforce certain subpoenas, and Holding Moulton Stevens The Clerk read the title of the bill. Stewart YEA on H.R. 2609—DHS Acquisition Review Hollingsworth Mucarsel-Powell Board Act of 2019. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Horn, Kendra S. Mullin Stivers question is on the motion offered by Horsford Murphy Suozzi f the gentleman from California (Mr. Houlahan Nadler Swalwell (CA) Takano CORREA) that the House suspend the Hoyer Napolitano REQUEST TO CONSIDER H.R. 962, Hudson Neal Taylor BORN-ALIVE ABORTION SUR- rules and pass the bill. Thompson (CA) Huffman Neguse VIVORS PROTECTION ACT This is a 5-minute vote. Huizenga Newhouse Thompson (MS) The vote was taken by electronic de- Hunter Norcross Thompson (PA) Mr. BURCHETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise Thornberry vice, and there were—yeas 419, nays 0, Hurd (TX) Norman to ask unanimous consent that the Jackson Lee Nunes Timmons not voting 13, as follows: Jayapal O’Halleran Tipton Committee on the Judiciary be dis- [Roll No. 248] Jeffries Ocasio-Cortez Titus charged from further consideration of Johnson (GA) Olson Tlaib H.R. 962, the Born-Alive Abortion Sur- YEAS—419 Johnson (LA) Omar Tonko Abraham Butterfield Cummings Johnson (OH) Palazzo Torres (CA) vivors Protection Act, and ask for its Adams Byrne Cunningham Johnson (SD) Pallone Torres Small immediate consideration in the House. Aderholt Calvert Curtis Johnson (TX) Palmer (NM) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Aguilar Carbajal Davids (KS) Jordan Panetta Trahan guidelines consistently issued by suc- Allen Ca´ rdenas Davidson (OH) Joyce (OH) Pappas Trone Allred Carson (IN) Davis, Danny K. Joyce (PA) Pascrell Turner cessive Speakers, as recorded in sec- Amash Carter (GA) Davis, Rodney Kaptur Payne Underwood tion 956 of the House Rules and Man- Amodei Carter (TX) Dean Katko Pence Upton ual, the Chair is constrained not to en- Armstrong Cartwright DeFazio Keating Perlmutter Van Drew tertain the request unless it has been Arrington Case DeGette Keller Perry Vargas Babin Casten (IL) DeLauro Kelly (IL) Peters Veasey cleared by the bipartisan floor and Bacon Castor (FL) DelBene Kelly (MS) Peterson Vela committee leaderships. Baird Castro (TX) Delgado Kelly (PA) Phillips Vela´ zquez Mr. BURCHETT. Mr. Speaker, if this Balderson Chabot Demings Kennedy Pingree Visclosky unanimous consent request cannot be Banks Cheney DeSaulnier Khanna Pocan Wagner Barr Chu, Judy DesJarlais Kildee Porter Walberg entertained, I urge the Speaker and the Barraga´ n Cicilline Deutch Kilmer Posey Walden majority leader to immediately sched- Bass Cisneros Diaz-Balart Kim Pressley Walker Beatty Clark (MA) Dingell Kind Price (NC) ule the Born-Alive bill because sur- Walorski vivors of abortion deserve protection, Bera Clarke (NY) Doggett King (NY) Quigley Waltz Bergman Cleaver Doyle, Michael Kinzinger Raskin Wasserman and the American people deserve a vote Beyer Cline F. Kirkpatrick Ratcliffe Schultz on this bill. Biggs Cloud Duffy Krishnamoorthi Reed Waters Bilirakis Clyburn Duncan Kustoff (TN) Reschenthaler The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Watkins Bishop (GA) Cohen Dunn LaHood Rice (NY) tleman is not recognized for debate at Watson Coleman Bishop (UT) Cole Emmer LaMalfa Rice (SC) Weber (TX) this time. Blumenauer Collins (GA) Engel Lamb Richmond Blunt Rochester Collins (NY) Escobar Lamborn Riggleman Webster (FL) Mr. BURCHETT. Mr. Speaker? Bonamici Comer Eshoo Langevin Roby Welch The SPEAKER pro tempore. For Boyle, Brendan Conaway Espaillat Larsen (WA) Rodgers (WA) Wenstrup what purpose does the gentleman seek Westerman F. Connolly Estes Larson (CT) Roe, David P. recognition? Brady Cook Evans Latta Rogers (AL) Wexton Brindisi Cooper Ferguson Lawrence Rogers (KY) Wild Mr. BURCHETT. Mr. Speaker, I ask Brooks (AL) Correa Finkenauer Lawson (FL) Rooney (FL) Williams unanimous consent that the Com- Brooks (IN) Costa Fitzpatrick Lee (CA) Rose (NY) Wilson (FL) mittee on the Judiciary be discharged Brown (MD) Courtney Fleischmann Lee (NV) Rose, John W. Wilson (SC) Brownley (CA) Cox (CA) Fletcher Lesko Rouda Wittman from further consideration of H.R. 962. Buchanan Craig Flores Levin (CA) Rouzer Womack The SPEAKER pro tempore. As the Bucshon Crawford Fortenberry Levin (MI) Roy Woodall Chair has previously advised, the re- Budd Crenshaw Foster Lewis Roybal-Allard Yarmuth quest cannot be entertained absent ap- Burchett Crist Foxx (NC) Lieu, Ted Ruiz Yoho Burgess Crow Frankel Lipinski Ruppersberger Young propriate clearances. Bustos Cuellar Fudge Loebsack Rush Zeldin Mr. BURCHETT. Mr. Speaker?

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:45 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11JN7.009 H11JNPT1 H4424 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2019 The SPEAKER pro tempore. For LET’S USE OUR POWER TO STOP minute and to revise and extend his re- what purpose does the gentleman seek GUN VIOLENCE marks.) recognition? (Mr. CRIST asked and was given per- Mr. VAN DREW. Madam Speaker, Mr. BURCHETT. Mr. Speaker, I sug- mission to address the House for 1 Harry Yoa is a 101-year-old World War gest to you that Congress is out of minute.) II veteran. He is living in Ocean City, order when we fail to protect the least Mr. CRIST. Madam Speaker, I stand New Jersey. amongst us. before you 2 days before the third anni- He was only 23 years old when he en- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- versary of the mass shooting at Pulse listed in the Army in 1942, working as tleman has not been recognized for de- nightclub in Orlando, Florida, to tell a truck driver and newly married to his bate. this body, the people’s House, that we wife, Valerie. f have work to do. In the 321st Bombardment Group in The Pulse shooting shook us all to the 12th Air Force, Harry was stationed LGBT PRIDE MONTH our core, and for so many in the in the south of France, where he com- (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given LGBTQ community, these wounds may pleted 63 missions as an aerial engineer permission to address the House for 1 never fully heal. and as a tail gunner. minute and to revise and extend his re- We honor the memory of those whose He now, unfortunately, suffers from marks.) lives were taken, but for those 49 peo- dementia and doesn’t remember much Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise ple, their families, and, importantly, from the war, but he says he hasn’t for- today to celebrate LGBT Pride Month, their chosen families, thoughts and gotten the intensity of his missions, which occurs every June. prayers will never be enough. where he was tasked with repairing the Pride Month is the time when the ‘‘Orlando Strong’’ and ‘‘Never Again’’ aircraft and defending the craft LGBT community comes together to are only words until we take action. through the weapons in the rear of the We are united by the power our con- celebrate their ability to live freely. plane. For many people across the country, stituents have given to us to make laws. We must use that power to stop After the war, Harry was awarded Pride events held in this month of June multiple medals and three Bronze are the occasion where they can ex- gun violence. What does it say to the victims at Stars for his service. press themselves freely in their com- Pulse, Marjory Stoneman Douglas, In the wake of the 75th anniversary munity. Sandy Hook, Las Vegas, Aurora, Vir- of D-day, we remember the sacrifices of This year’s LGBT Pride Month ginia Beach, and too many others to many Americans and the many Ameri- marks an important turning point in list? Do we not care? cans who made them in World War II. LGBT history, the 50th anniversary of Making life safer for our constituents Harry is truly one of the great ones, the Stonewall uprising. While LGBT is not right versus left; it is right and God will bless him. Pride events today center on celebra- versus wrong. tion of good times, they are rooted in Madam Speaker, I urge action on this f the LGBT community’s fight for sur- national epidemic. vival. f LIBERTY SHIPS Mr. Speaker, 50 years ago this month, police raided the Stonewall MEXICO’S COMMITMENT TO HELP- (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and Inn, a gay bar in New York City. Raids ING SECURE OUR COMMON BOR- was given permission to address the weren’t uncommon at the time, but DER House for 1 minute and to revise and this time, the gay community rose up (Mr. LAMALFA asked and was given extend his remarks.) in protest. They set off a national permission to address the House for 1 Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam movement of LGBT rights, which still minute and to revise and extend his re- Speaker, I rise today to remember the is going on today. marks.) Liberty ships and those who built them Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to cele- Mr. LAMALFA. Madam Speaker, I during World War II in Savannah, brate these great strides in LGBT rise today to commend President Georgia. rights in this country. I ask that my Trump on the early success in getting Just after the U.S. entered the war, colleagues join me in celebrating Mexico to increase its commitment to the Maritime Commission awarded a LGBT Month and commit to protecting helping secure our common border. contract to the Southeastern Ship- the rights and safety of LGBT people. There has been no shortage of doubt- building Corporation to start building ers, perhaps even some who wished the f cargo ships for military service. President would fail because he has The first completed ship was called CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GIRL taken an approach that hasn’t been the USS Oglethorpe, named after the SCOUTS OF COLLIN COUNTY tried before. But I thank the President city’s founder. By the end of the war, (Mr. TAYLOR asked and was given for his vision and for his commitment 46,000 employees had produced 88 Lib- permission to address the House for 1 to securing our southern border, which erty ships at the Savannah location. minute.) has long been at crisis levels. These were America’s lifeline to the Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, We are not done, by any means—we war in Europe and the workhorses that today, I rise to congratulate 24 young must now ensure that Mexico honors transferred necessary supplies back their commitments—but this is signifi- women from high schools across Plano, and forth across the Atlantic Ocean cant progress that we haven’t seen yet Texas, who were presented with the filled with dangerous obstacles. to this point. Gold Award by the Girls Scouts of If Mexico is true to their word, that Unfortunately, the USS Oglethorpe Northeast Texas for their dedication to means House Democrats are now the was lost, torpedoed by a German U- our community. only ones preventing the U.S.-Mexico- boat in 1943. Today, a model of that The most prestigious accolade to Canada Agreement from becoming a re- ship stands at the Savannah trade cen- earn, the Gold Award requires each ality. This agreement would be ex- ter to thank and remember all those young woman to work tirelessly on a traordinarily beneficial for the Amer- who served in the Savannah shipyards, community project of their choice for ican economy, and it is time to ratify constantly working to help win the up to 80 hours. it here in this House. war, as well as those ship captains who I want to thank each of these Girl I thank President Trump for apply- risked their lives crossing the ocean. Scouts for their exemplary service ing pressure on Mexico and forcing This generation truly deserves the within Collin County and for dem- them to step up their efforts to secure name the Greatest Generation, and onstrating that age should never deter our border and trade. with them rested the fate of the en- one from leading within their commu- f tirety of Western civilization. nity. I am proud of this group in the First It is with pleasure I ask my col- HONORING HARRY YOA Congressional District of Georgia and leagues to congratulate these young la- (Mr. VAN DREW asked and was given their contribution to the effort during dies on their success. permission to address the House for 1 World War II.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:45 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.061 H11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4425 b 1645 gaged in false accusations for an ex- do. There is much to be done, in terms SUPPORTING ROHINGYA tended period of time, and figure out of addressing the crisis at the border REFUGEES how in the world such an accusation and continuing in the economic success was able to be funded by the DNC, that we have. Instead, we have many (Ms. OMAR asked and was given per- cooked up in the Obama White House, committees that are holding officials mission to address the House for 1 and then polluted by Russians. in contempt of Congress. minute and to revise and extend her re- We can do a lot better, and we are We have more to do, so I ask the marks.) going to figure out what happened. American people to keep up the great Ms. OMAR. Madam Speaker, I rise f work. today to speak out against the horri- f fying human rights abuses that our ad- CELEBRATING 50TH ANNIVERSARY ministration fails to confront. OF ‘‘APOLLO 11’’ DEBATE OUT-OF-CONTROL SPENDING There are more than 1.3 million (Ms. KENDRA S. HORN of Oklahoma Rohingya refugees who have fled the asked and was given permission to ad- (Mr. SPANO asked and was given per- genocide in Burma. About half a mil- dress the House for 1 minute and to re- mission to address the House for 1 lion were driven out by a deliberate, vise and extend her remarks.) minute and to revise and extend his re- coordinated campaign by the Burmese Ms. KENDRA S. HORN of Oklahoma. marks.) state to destroy Rohingya villages. Madam Speaker, I rise today to talk Mr. SPANO. Madam Speaker, at the start of this Congress, the new Demo- According to Human Rights Watch, about an important achievement that cratic majority promised that legisla- refugees who arrived in Bangladesh in changed the world as we know it. tion would be considered under regular 2018 reported continued abuses by Bur- In just over a month, we will cele- order. Six months into Congress, it is mese security forces, including brate the 50th anniversary of the evident that that promise has been killings, arson, enforced disappear- Apollo 11 mission. On July 20th, 1969, abandoned altogether. ances, extortion, severe restrictions on for the first time ever, human beings Instead, the majority has used a pro- movement, and lack of food and walked on the Moon. cedural tactic to set spending levels healthcare. Apollo 11 was indeed a giant leap. It and circumvent the normal budget They also reported sexual violence inspired and continues to inspire gen- process. There is now no sign of a 2020 and abduction of women and girls in erations to explore. The discoveries budget resolution coming before the villages and at checkpoints along the and technology that come out of Amer- House to set spending levels, so the full route to Bangladesh. Returnees to ica’s investment in space not only help House has no opportunity to debate Myanmar faced arrest and torture by us better understand the universe but these levels as a standalone bill. authorities. fundamentally change our modern life. The national debt exceeded $22 tril- There are more than 128,000 Rohingya Apollo 11 is one of America’s greatest lion this year. The American people ex- still in detention camps, where they achievements, and I am proud to work pect us to debate and vote on a budget have been confined since 2012. with my colleagues on both sides of the that will outline the direction of our At its peak, Rohingya refugee reset- aisle, as well as in both the House and Nation. However, without having tlement in the United States was 2,573 the Senate, on resolutions that com- passed the budget, the House will con- refugees in fiscal year 2015. That num- memorate and celebrate this achieve- sider a massive spending bill this week ber has dropped to just 207 in fiscal ment. that combines five appropriations bills. year 2019. Celebrating the Apollo 11 mission en- Altogether, the package includes near- We are supporting Rohingya refugees sures that future generations will not ly $1 trillion in spending. Members will through funding programs in refugee just remember, but also take us further take this vote to spend with no plan or camps, but we must do more and help into space exploration. agreement between the House and Sen- them resettle here in the United As a lifelong Oklahoman, I also want ate on an overall budget. States. to acknowledge the unique contribu- I call on the majority to follow f tions of Oklahoma astronauts. In each through on its promise of regular order week leading up to the Apollo 11 mis- and bring a budget before the House so INVESTIGATE FALSE ACCUSATION sion celebration, I will highlight Okla- that we can debate the out-of-control (Mr. GAETZ asked and was given per- homans who shaped our knowledge and spending and how it can be reined in mission to address the House for 1 discovery within space. and reined in now. minute and to revise and extend his re- f f marks.) CHAOS ON THE SOUTHERN BOR- Mr. GAETZ. Madam Speaker, after THANKING AMERICANS FOR SPEAKING AGAINST CONGRES- DER AND CROWDSOURCING ENVI- the Mueller report, we now know that RONMENTAL DATA President Trump was falsely accused of SIONAL PAY RAISES engaging in a criminal conspiracy with (Mr. CLINE asked and was given per- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Russia for 22 months. So the question mission to address the House for 1 PORTER). Under the Speaker’s an- is, what to do now that we are aware of minute and to revise and extend his re- nounced policy of January 3, 2019, the that false accusation? marks.) gentleman from Arizona (Mr. SCHWEIKERT) is recognized for 60 min- Democrats believe that the right ap- Mr. CLINE. Madam Speaker, I rise utes as the designee of the minority proach is to tweeze through all the today to thank the American people leader. President’s reactions to being falsely for sending a message to this Congress Mr. SCHWEIKERT. Madam Speaker, accused. Republicans believe that we that they do not want the pay raises just so staff knows, this will probably should figure out what the root was of for Members of Congress to go through. be a bit abbreviated because of all the the false accusations in the first place. However, their work is not done, and chaos we have going on around us. As we endeavor upon that work, we they need to keep it up. There is something I wanted to start see across the rotunda in the Senate They have successfully delayed the with. Typically, we come to the floor that harassment of the First Family Legislative Branch appropriations bill to spend time talking about what is continues. Donald Trump, Jr., will be from being considered as part of this happening in the country economically hauled before a Senate committee to- omnibus bill that is going to be consid- and demographically and what we must morrow because his prior testimony ered tomorrow, but it has only been de- do to keep our promises. I sit on the purportedly conflicts with the testi- layed. It hasn’t been removed just yet, Ways and Means Committee, and I do mony of Mr. Gates and Mr. Cohen, peo- so stay on the phones, stay on the trade and tax policy. ple who are either in prison for lying or emails, and stay on Facebook. Before we put that up, I need to going to prison for lying. Get in contact with Members of Con- touch on something that is incredibly It is past time to stop the harass- gress to let them know that their con- frustrating. Being from Arizona, obvi- ment of the President and the First stituents don’t think that they deserve ously, we have a border issue. We talk Family, acknowledge those who en- a pay raise. They have more work to about it; we do nothing.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:45 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.064 H11JNPT1 H4426 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2019 How many have seen the news in the cabinets make air quality cleaner in the Taser darts, it lays them down. last couple of days that we have gun our neighborhoods? Do file cabinets Yes, innocent people will get hit with battles going on just south of Douglas, full of paperwork at the local, county, them, but they don’t die. Arizona? We may have 9 or 10 people State, wherever our regulators are, It turns out that there are tech- who have lost their lives. We had a does that make the air quality in our nology solutions that will make us teenager get hit by a stray bullet. We communities better? Of course not. It safer. have had a couple of folks—apparently, just creates a lot of documents so that b 1700 one crawled to the border and is now in we have someone to sue for the trial How do we drag the conversations an Arizona hospital. A couple are in lawyers and those things. around this place to understand there I want to propose the concept of Arizona hospitals. are really great, exciting opportunities Where is the press? Where is the dis- crowdsourcing environmental informa- for all of us out there, whether it be in cussion of what is going on? Appar- tion, particularly for air quality. It smart regulation, whether it be the end ently, we have a war going on in Agua turns out, we are living in a time of killing using technology, whether it Prieta, just south of Douglas, between where there are now sensors we can at- be the fact we are about to get dra- these cartels that not only move drugs, tach to our phones that are highly ac- matically healthier, and that the cures but they also exploit human beings. curate that will do PM10, hydro- that are about to come on the market These are the very cartels that are carbons, and volatile organics. What for diseases that have been with us for taking humans, smuggling them and would happen in our communities if we so long, we are in a time of amazing trafficking them up to the border. were willing to take this tradeoff? disruption? They are using assault weapons and We are not going to make everyone How do we future-proof our policies, killing each other. Of course, we would fill out lots of paperwork. We are going and how do we get this body to stop care about that, wouldn’t we? Except it to promote businesses, let them grow. thinking everything is either Democrat doesn’t get any news here because it But here is the trick: If they screw up, or Republican, but understand there doesn’t fit the narrative. we catch them instantly. are actual solutions, you just have to If you love and care for people, could Also, the clowns painting cars behind be forward-thinking with technology? we at least have an honest discussion everyone’s houses in their backyards, With that, Madam Speaker, I yield of what the President has asked for, we are going to catch them, too. back the balance of my time. with some money for humanitarian aid This thought is very simple. We have f to take care of those who have pre- a YouTube cartoon that is about 1.5 HONORING JOHN RUFFIER DURING sented themselves at the border for ref- minutes that walks through this con- PRIDE MONTH ugee status? Understand the violence cept of crowdsourcing environmental that is spilling over into my State of data. It shows that it is time to use The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Arizona and what is going on. this type of technology. Think of the the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- I guess I come to this microphone economic growth tradeoff. uary 3, 2019, the gentleman from Flor- just frustrated that this story broke We are not going to fill up file cabi- ida (Mr. SOTO) is recognized for 60 min- yesterday in Arizona. Where is the na- nets full of paperwork. Because we are utes as the designee of the majority tional outcry? Where is the national going to be crowdsourcing environ- leader. understanding of the chaos that is hap- mental data, when there is a bad actor, Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor pening along our southern border and or someone’s scrubbers are out of com- of Pride Month, I would like to honor the lives that are being lost? Do we or pliance, or there are clowns painting John Ruffier. John Daniel Ruffier is an attorney do we not care about people? cars in backyards, we will catch them and leader of the LGBTQ community in There were two things I wanted to instantly. central Florida. John was born in Or- do, and I know we are up against a very Wouldn’t that be a lot more powerful, lando, Florida, and attended Edgewater tight time, so I am just going to do one where environmental regulators of High School where he was part of the of them. communities, States, and counties are State champion men’s crew team. We have this theory that basically now a quick reaction force that goes to He went on to attend Vanderbilt Uni- says, if you look at U.S. demographics, where the bad acts are happening in- versity and then the University of in 8.5 years, it is two workers, one re- stead of basically being paperwork Florida College of Law. Upon gradua- tiree. In 8.5 years, 50 percent of the domiciles? tion from law school, John joined the budget from this body, less interest, That is an example of smart regula- law firm of Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, will be to those 65 and older. tion. It makes communities healthier. Kantor & Reed in Orlando where he Demographics aren’t Republican. It makes air quality better. It still has practices to this day, sitting on the They are not Democratic. They are businesses growing because they are firm’s executive committee and leading math. not buried under consultants and the firm’s senior housing practice We must do a number of things to mounds of paper. That is an example of group. keep the economic vitality of this soci- smart regulation. John has been involved in numerous ety going if we are going to keep our How do we drag this institution into community activities having served on promises. One of those things in our understanding the incredible opportu- the board of directors for both the Cen- five points is the way we deal with reg- nities that technology is bringing in tral Florida Coalition for the Homeless ulations. We have this one area we talk crashing the price of healthcare and and the Hope and Health Center of Cen- about, whether it be tax policy, trade making the environment healthier? In tral Florida. policy, or regulatory policy. Just in a the coming weeks, I am going to come Along with Jennifer Foster, John couple of minutes here, I wanted to ex- back to dive into this much deeper, but founded the central Florida chapter of plain what smart regulation is. let me salt the mine a little bit for a the Human Rights Campaign and later So often when hearing the rhetoric, thought experiment. joined HRC’s national board of gov- we will have: Well, we need to deregu- What would happen if we had tech- ernors. Following his term on HRC’s late. We need to reregulate. nology that could protect houses of board of governors, he was asked to That is wrong. We all walk around worship, schools, this body, and public join the board of directors for the HRC with these supercomputers in our pock- buildings? It turns out that it exists Foundation. John was also elected to ets. It turns out, technology is the ra- today. the Human Rights Campaign’s political tional place where regulation should I want to propose that this body put board where he rose to the role of go. together an XPRIZE for nonlethal pro- board chair in the years 2018 to 2019. Here is my thought experiment. Let’s tection of our buildings and our houses For that, John Ruffier, we honor you. use our own neighborhoods. We are the of worship. We already know there are HONORING DR. GEORGE WALLACE DURING PRIDE businesses in those neighborhoods. We experiments out there with pods that MONTH need to get air quality permits for go on the wall, so if someone comes in Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor manufacturing. Does filling out a and is engaged in a bad act or dis- of Pride Month, I would like to honor bunch of paper and shoving it in file charges a firearm, instantly, just like Dr. George Wallace.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:45 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.065 H11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4427 Dr. George Wallace was born in New the first openly LGBT people to serve HONORING DAVID ARTHUR JONES DURING PRIDE Hampshire and moved to central Flor- in an Orange County-wide position. He MONTH ida in 1992. He returned to New England worked as chairman of our Soil and Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor in 1995, and after finishing his under- Water Conservation Board. He con- of Pride Month, I would like to honor graduate degree, he returned to Florida tinues to work now politically to im- David Arthur Jones. in 2002. prove our environment and to stand up David Arthur Jones, son of Mary Lou George spent the first half of his ca- for equality for all, including a ban on Jones and the late Arthur Henderson reer advocating and working with per- conversion therapy. Jones, Jr. was born and raised in a sons with disabilities as a case man- For that, Mr. Eric Rollings, we honor union household in upstate New York. The environment of David’s upbringing ager and later turned his passion for you. arts into a career as a senior leader of provided a foundation of values associ- HONORING RICARDO NEGRON-ALMODOVAR ated with human rights to which he the Orlando Fringe. DURING PRIDE MONTH. During the Pulse tragedy, George has been largely committed to over the Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor was serving on the board of the LGBT+ course of his lifetime. of Pride Month, I would like to honor Center of Orlando. Knowing that he After surviving a raucous adoles- Ricardo Negron-Almodovar. wanted to continue serving his commu- cence, David served with the United nity, he accepted the role as executive Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Ri- States Jaycees and the New York director of The Center in Orlando in cardo obtained a master’s degree in Young Democrats and was awarded the 2017. Dr. Wallace has since grown the education, a juris doctorate, and is a li- prestigious Governorship Award which organization to include a programming censed attorney in Puerto Rico. confers an honorary lifetime member- center at its satellite office in Kis- In 2015 Ricardo moved from Yauco, ship. Among his proudest works was the establishment of a spacious town simmee in our district. Puerto Rico, to Orlando, Florida. Dur- George is a very visible leader within ing his first year in Florida, he taught park in Whitestown, New York. David went on to enroll at the Mo- central Florida and enjoys travel, pho- English to adults and became involved hawk Valley Community College and tography, and cheering on the Boston in civic engagement efforts to register Utica College of Syracuse University Red Sox in his free time. new voters. where he earned his degree in occupa- For that, Dr. George Wallace, we After the Pulse tragedy on June 12, 2016, of which he is a survivor, Ricardo tional therapy. honor you. Together, John and David moved to worked to empower the LGBTQ Latinx HONORING ERIC ROLLINGS DURING PRIDE MONTH Lake Wales, Florida, in 2004, in Flor- community and has advocated against Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor ida’s Ninth Congressional District. As discrimination and gun violence. Ri- of Pride Month, I would like to honor a committeeman, David incorporated cardo currently serves as a legal serv- Eric Rollings. LGBT issues as part of meetings of the After 30 years of change, of loss, and ice coordinator for LatinoJustice Polk County Democratic Committee. of victories, Eric Rollings continues to where he has had the opportunity to In 2001, David and his life partner, be one of the most active and visible assist those transitioning from Puerto John, officially certified their love for LGBT leaders in Orange County. Rico to Florida after Hurricane Maria each other by virtue of marriage in Eric started volunteering at the Hope devastated my family’s native island. Utica, New York. David and John and Help Center in the early 1990s be- Recently Ricardo obtained a master’s spearheaded the effort to establish the cause he witnessed the injustices and degree in nonprofit management and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, stigma that his friends suffered from launched the community organization and Allies Democratic Caucus of Polk HIV/AIDS as they were dealing with it Del Ambiente, which is an effort led by County. In that same year, David be- every day. In 1993, he was awarded the the LGBTQ Puerto Rican community came a Florida LGBTA Democratic Volunteer of the Year for his dedica- to build up the LGBTQ Puerto Rican Caucus regional director serving six tion. community in Florida’s activism in en- counties, including Polk, Lake, Osce- In the present day, Eric is serving his vironmental work. ola, Orange, Seminole, and Volusia sixth term on the Community Develop- For that, Ricardo Negron-Almodovar, County, of which I am proud to rep- ment Block Grant Board and helps se- we honor you. resent much of that area. cure funding for the LGBT+ Center of HONORING KAREN CASTELLOES DURING PRIDE David is now in his fifth term serving central Florida and helps make rec- MONTH as the area’s regional director. Cur- ommendations for housing and services Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor rently David Jones is focusing on se- for people living with HIV/AIDS and of Pride Month, I would like to honor curing all-inclusive human rights ordi- low- to moderate-income households in Karen Castelloes. nances in municipalities within Polk the Orlando area. In 1971, Karen graduated from the County. Thus far, David has spoken be- In Eric’s early small business career fore the commissions of three Polk he was discriminated against for being University of Cincinnati with a BA in Spanish. After moving to Orlando in County cities and has recruited a num- gay. He saw an opportunity to help ber of supporters to do the same in the educate other business entrepreneurs 1975, she attained her master’s degree in education from Nova University and quest to secure fundamental rights for and worked to provide a safe business all, and our office has helped in that ef- environment. With that, he helped was employed by Orange County Public Schools as an English to Speakers of fort. grow the Metropolitan Business Asso- David is extremely grateful for the Other Languages teacher, an ESOL ciation, the LGBT Chamber of Com- public support that has been given by teacher, for 31 years. merce, serving on the board of direc- Florida House Representative Sam Kil- tors twice. She retired in 2007 and became in- lebrew and our office, Team Soto, to- Eric, with many of his friends and ac- volved in volunteer work. She is the wards securing all-inclusive human tivist allies, was instrumental in pass- cofounder of the Jefferson R. Voss rights ordinances, securing the effort ing ordinances and protections for the Scholarship for Zebra Coalition youth. as being one of bipartisanship. LGBT people of the city of Orlando and She served as a member of the Equality For that, David Arthur Jones, we Orange County. In the early days, Florida Steering Committee for 3 years honor you. and presently holds the position of vice nothing was certain, but because they HONORING ANTHONY H. SANDONATO DURING did not give up on Orlando and Orange chair. PRIDE MONTH County, today our home is one of the She continues to volunteer at Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor most inclusive, welcoming, and eco- IDignity of Orlando and at the food of Pride Month, I would like to honor nomically vibrant areas in the Nation. pantry at Joy MCC. In addition, she Anthony H. Sandonato. After the Pulse tragedy, all of Or- proudly serves on the education fund at Anthony is a proud Orlando resident, lando came together and became Or- the Zebra Coalition organization which human resources executive, LGBTQ lando United. Eric was honored with an serves LGBTQ youth. community advocate, and a member of Orlando United Medal from Mayor Te- For that, Karen Castelloes, we honor the Human Rights Campaign’s national resa Jacobs. Eric was elected as one of you. board of governors.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:45 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.067 H11JNPT1 H4428 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2019 Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsyl- In addition to her work with the Madam Speaker, for that, we honor vania, Anthony currently resides with onePULSE Foundation, Nikole coleads Dieuseul Berto. his husband, Tracer Foster, in down- the work of the Orlando Trans Aware- HONORING CASMORE SHAW DURING CARIBBEAN town Orlando, Florida. ness Collective, a collaborative group HERITAGE MONTH After completing his bachelor’s de- of transgender and gender noncon- Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor gree in education from Edinboro Uni- forming leaders of color who have fo- of Caribbean Heritage Month, I would versity of Pennsylvania, Anthony relo- cused on community building and ad- like to honor Casmore Shaw. cated to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in vocacy efforts for the central Florida Casmore Shaw moved to Osceola 1995 to pursue his career. It was there transgender community. County in the mid-eighties from New that he took on his first role in human In 2018, Nikole was honored with the York, where he worked as associate resources with a Miami-based retailer. Humanitarian of the Year Award by dean for the International Students Anthony began volunteering to effect the Miss Glamorous Pageant for her and High School Program and as the change for the LGBT community. He ongoing advocacy and empowerment of director of admissions and student en- took on volunteer leadership roles with the transgender community and work rollment at Technical Career Insti- south Florida’s volunteer committee with the onePULSE Foundation. tutes. Before that, he taught at Mona for the Human Rights Campaign, the She hopes to educate individuals Preparatory School in Kingston, Ja- Nation’s largest LGBTQ advocacy from the community on healthy and maica. group and political lobbying organiza- safe ways to undergo transition, pro- Casmore currently serves on the tion in the United States. viding resources so black-market hor- Osceola County Housing and Finance Anthony volunteered through HRC to mones and unsafe lifestyles can be Authority Advisory Board and the re- protect Miami-Dade’s hard-won human avoided. gional board of MetroPlan Citizens rights ordinance and to attempt to For that, Nikole Parker, we honor Transportation Advisory Committee as stop the passage of Florida’s 2008 you. well. amendment which ultimately banned b 1715 He is also the State committee man gay marriage and civil unions in that for the Osceola Democrats and the vice HONORING DIEUSEUL BERTO DURING CARIBBEAN State until 2015. HERITAGE MONTH chair of the Osceola Democratic Execu- At the Federal level, Anthony cham- Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor tive Committee. Casmore is the State pioned HRC’s efforts in south Florida of Caribbean Heritage Month, I would secretary for the Florida Democratic to achieve the passage of the Matthew like to honor Dieuseul Berto. Party. He is also a member of the Osce- Shepard Hate Crimes Act, the repeal of Dieuseul Berto is a Haitian American ola Education Foundation and the Car- the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy, and immigrant who was a former kick ibbean and Floridian Association. the decade-long effort to pass the Em- boxer and founder of Tiger’s World Casmore is a founding member of the ployment Nondiscrimination Act, oth- Martial Arts and Boxing Fitness, Kissimmee and Kissimmee South Poin- erwise known as ENDA. founded in Winter Haven, Florida, in ciana Rotary Clubs. He served as past Anthony moved to Orlando in 2012. Florida’s Ninth Congressional District. chairman of the Osceola Charter Re- Shortly after relocating, he joined He competed in the UFC. view Commission, past chair of the HRC’s Orlando/central Florida volun- Berto was known as the man who Osceola Land Conservation Advisory teer committee and continued his helped so many people. He was recog- Board, past chairman of the board of LGBTQ advocacy as a political and nized for his conception of a cardio- directors of the Osceola County Li- community engagement leader. His vascular weight loss training program. brary System, past president and vice focus in central Florida has been to Although Berto was injured in a hor- president of the Caribbean and Flo- continue his efforts to influence policy rendous car accident that left him in a ridian Association, past chair of the by coordinating local get-out-the-vote wheelchair for over a year, he did not Osceola County School District’s Af- campaigns and by working with com- let the accident define or confine him. firmative Action Advisory Board, and munity leaders and Members of the Therefore, Dieuseul Berto began cre- the conflict resolution officer and me- House and Senate for repeal of the cur- ating ways to self-train in his wheel- diator of the Ninth Judicial Circuit of rent administration’s transgender mili- chair by including pushups and the use Osceola County. tary ban and the passage of the Equal- of a punching bag, which served as a Casmore holds a graduate degree in ity Act, which I am proud, Madam catalyst for his cardio program. He curriculum instruction, with a minor Speaker, we passed out of this House then incorporated those techniques in reading intervention, from earlier this year. used in the workout. Concordia University, as well as de- For that, Anthony H. Sandonato, we Berto’s fitness program is credited grees in elementary education and honor you. with helping more than 1,200 people business administration, with a con- HONORING NIKOLE PARKER DURING PRIDE gain access to better health by shed- centration in supervision and manage- MONTH ding unwanted and unhealthy pounds, ment, and an advanced certificate in Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor resulting in lowering blood pressure healthcare administration. of Pride Month, I would like to honor and cholesterol concerns over the past He worked at Polk State College in Nikole Parker. 20 years. He is considered a pioneer in the Student Service department and Nikole Parker is a transgender helping people with their health and, was director for My Brother’s Keeper, a woman of Puerto Rican, Italian, and consequently, their self-confidence. program for homeless and vulnerable African American descent. She was He was also a family man who helped students. He was also the co-adviser to born and raised in Orlando, Florida, many kids and tried to keep them out the Pearl of a Nation Haitian Service and at the age of 19 left her job and her of trouble with his kids program. Berto Club. home to begin her transition. After 3 also mentored children and encouraged Casmore is married to Jennifer years of black-market hormones and them to never sell themselves short by Mitchell, and they have four daughters: unsafe lifestyle practices she came reiterating that any dream is possible Toni-Ann, Deirdre, Dionne, and back to Orlando to restart her life. and attainable with hard work and Jennise. Nikole’s passion in advocating for dedication. He is credited with teach- Madam Speaker, for that, we honor the rights and dignity of transgender ing children to set larger-than-life ex- Mr. Casmore Shaw. and gender-nonconforming community pectations for themselves. HONORING WAYNE GOLDING DURING CARIBBEAN is legendary in central Florida. She He interacted, impacted, and inspired HERITAGE MONTH currently works for onePULSE Foun- people from all aspects of life. Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor dation as the event and community Berto and his wife are the parents of of Caribbean Heritage Month, I would outreach coordinator. Nikole also sits seven children, including Andre Berto, like to honor Wayne Golding, Sr., Es- on various nonprofit boards within the a two-time former welterweight world quire, who was born in Kingston, Ja- community, including the LGBT+ Cen- champion; Edson and Revelina, who are maica. ter and the Orlando United Assistance also professional mixed martial artists; After his graduation from high Center. and his son Cleveland, who is an actor. school, he immigrated to New York

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:45 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.068 H11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4429 with his mother and younger brother industry since the age of 13, but, along Shelley Ann Briggs was born in Lon- in 1981. He went on to graduate from the way, he has worked in corporate don, England, on July 5 to the late Queens College, CUNY, with a BA in America: in sales for Brach’s Candy, as Joan Ann Grant. Joan had migrated to economics and worked on Wall Street. a tile and gap filler specialist for the London from Georgetown, Guyana, to In 1988, he moved his young family to U.S. Space Shuttle program at KSC, complete her studies, and, due to hard- Orlando, Florida. Wayne earned his and financial labor auditor with the ships, Shelley was sent to Georgetown, juris doctorate of law from Barry Uni- Lockheed Corporation. Guyana, to live with her grandmother versity School of Law. John now works as an independent when she was a baby. Even as an accomplished attorney insurance counselor in the employees’ Seeking better opportunities and a practicing in the Florida State courts, benefit arena, a relocation specialist, better life for her family, her grand- the United States courts, and immigra- and a LegalShield director. mother migrated to the United States tion court, he has continued his work For the last 4 years, Mr. PERRY has of America when Shelley was 4 years as a community leader and activist. been on WOTS 1220AM in Kissimmee, old, soon settling in Brooklyn, New In 2004, he established the litigation Caribbean Rhythms Radio Saturday, York. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the ‘‘A Little law firm, The Golding Law Group, As a child growing up, Shelley was Bit of Everything’’ commentary show PLC, based in Orlando, Florida. Mr. raised under Guyanese traditions and on the subject of the day. Golding has served as president of the customs, and, even though she lived in Mr. PERRY has been a devoted hus- Caribbean Bar Association’s Central band to Mrs. Cecilia LaVerne Perry for Brooklyn, the neighborhood reflected Florida chapter. the last 43 years. They were blessed the West Indian culture Shelley grew As an immigrant, he made history with two outstanding children, John, to admire. when he was selected to serve as chair- Jr., and Jonnell Evette Perry, and also Shelley attended several private man of the Orange County School their two grandchildren, Makayla schools and graduated from Catherine Board Biracial Committee. Perry and Johntae Perry. McAuley High School. During this Since August 2015, Mr. Golding has Madam Speaker, for that, we honor time, she also became a U.S. citizen been selected to serve as the Jamaica Mr. John Perry. through the help of her mother, who Diaspora Advisory Board member of HONORING LOUIS WITTER DURING CARIBBEAN had joined the family in the U.S. when the southern USA. In this role, he con- HERITAGE MONTH Shelley was 10 years old. fidently advises the minister of foreign Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor After high school, Shelley made the affairs for the Government of Jamaica of Caribbean Heritage Month, I would decision to join the United States on Jamaica diaspora issues. like to honor Louis Witter. Army after attending college for one He has been laser focused on me- Louis Witter has been a longstanding semester. Shelley then relocated to thodically galvanizing the skills and businessman in the hospitality indus- Florida to help take care of her moth- talent of the members of the Caribbean try in the central Florida area since er, who had been diagnosed with can- community and strengthening the 1992. cer. voice of the Caribbean communities in He attended Florida Technical Col- While in Florida, her mother intro- the spaces they reside. lege, where he gained his knowledge in duced her to the Caribbean and Flo- Notably, he continues to be involved business administration and manage- ridian Association, and soon Shelley with the planning and execution of the ment. He is a current member of the became a member. She has served annual celebration of Caribbean Amer- Caribbean and Floridian Association, CAFA in a variety of capacities over ican Heritage Month. Inc.; Restore the Path for Christ the last 20 years, and currently she is Wayne credits his drive and commit- Church; and the Jamaica Diaspora chairperson for the Service and Edu- ment to his community to the lessons group, Southeastern Division. cation Committee. learned from his grandparents; the sup- Louis Witter is an entrepreneur, a She is currently employed as a dean Caribbean restaurant owner, and a pro- port of his wife of 30 years, Lois A. at Gateway High School, located in ducer and host of Caribbean Rhythms Golding; from their two children, Osceola County School District in Radio Network AM1220 WOTS, a local Tassanee Golding and Wayne Golding, Florida’s Ninth Congressional District. Caribbean radio station in the Kis- Jr.; his mother, Minett Gayle-Brown; Shelley’s life passion has always been simmee, Florida, area. as well as a host of mentors and leaders children, and there has been a special on whose shoulders he stands. This radio station provides vital sources of business, social networking, place in her heart for children whose Madam Speaker, for that, we honor parents left their home country and Mr. Wayne Golding. events, and community information, interviews, and has been a voice to the came to the United States in search of HONORING JOHN PERRY DURING CARIBBEAN central Florida Caribbean communities a better life for their family. HERITAGE MONTH Shelley is happily married to Dennis Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor for the past 20 years. He has used the radio platform to Briggs and is the proud mother to of Caribbean Heritage Month, I would provide internships to over 50 individ- Jada; Jourard; Dennis, Jr.; and like to honor John Perry. uals who have successfully completed Deyonce. Mr. John Everton Perry was born in programs at the radio station and have Madam Speaker, for that, we honor Kingston, Jamaica, in August 1955. He moved on to pursue careers in the radio Mrs. Shelley Briggs. migrated to New York in 1967 and at- broadcasting industry. Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- tended junior high school at Mount Louis Witter is from the Caribbean ance of my time. Vernon’s Washington Junior High, island of Jamaica. He has lived in the f where he received the certificate for United States for over 30 years. outstanding writing presented by the When he is not involved with busi- RECESS actor-community activist Mr. Ossie ness, he enjoys listening to cultural The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Davis. reggae music. He believes that reggae ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Mr. PERRY went on to attend Mount music speaks to all nations, with a declares the House in recess subject to Vernon High School, where he lettered strong message in each song. the call of the Chair. in football as a quarterback and also in Louis Witter lives in Davenport, Accordingly (at 5 o’clock and 30 min- track. He was a voice on the student Florida, and can be heard online every utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. council as head school marshal. Saturday at www.crrnetwork.com, on After high school, Mr. PERRY enlisted his broadcasts. f in the United States Air Force, where Madam Speaker, for that, we honor b 2105 he served honorably for 5 years. During Mr. Louis Witter. AFTER RECESS this time, Mr. PERRY found time to at- HONORING SHELLEY BRIGGS DURING CARIBBEAN tend The Ohio State University, Park HERITAGE MONTH The recess having expired, the House College, and Rollins College. Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor was called to order by the Speaker pro Mr. PERRY’s first passion is as a fish- of Caribbean Heritage Month, I would tempore (Mr. MCGOVERN) at 9 o’clock monger. He has worked in the seafood like to honor Shelley Briggs. and 5 minutes p.m.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:45 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.070 H11JNPT1 H4430 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2019 106, Sec. 502(b)); (110 Stat. 293); to the Com- Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO mittee on Armed Services. the Committee on Armed Services. CONGRESSIONAL-EXECUTIVE 1244. A letter from the Under Secretary, 1253. A letter from the Federal Register Li- COMMISSION ON THE PEOPLE’S Personnel and Readiness, Department of De- aison Officer, Office of the Judge Advocate REPUBLIC OF CHINA fense, transmitting a letter authorizing General, Department of the Navy, transmit- twelve (12) officers to wear the insignia of ting the Department’s final rule — Contract The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the grade of major general, pursuant to 10 Administration [Docket ID: USN-2018-DARS- Chair announces the Speaker’s ap- U.S.C. 777a(b)(4); Public Law 111-383, Sec. 0022] (RIN: 0703-AB14) received June 7, 2019, pointment, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 6913, 505(a)(1); (124 Stat. 4208); to the Committee pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law and the order of the House of January on Armed Services. 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- 3, 2019, of the following Member on the 1245. A letter from the Federal Register Li- mittee on Armed Services. part of the House to the Congressional- aison Officer, Office of the Judge Advocate 1254. A letter from the Federal Register Li- General, Department of the Navy, transmit- aison Officer, Office of the Judge Advocate Executive Commission on the People’s ting the Department’s final rule — Medical Republic of China: General, Department of the Navy, transmit- and Dental Care for Eligible Persons at Navy ting the Department’s final rule — Con- Mrs. HARTZLER, Missouri Department Facilities [Docket ID: USN-2019- tracting by Negotiation [Docket ID: USN- f HQ-0002] (RIN: 0703-AB09) received June 7, 2018-DARS-0021] (RIN: 0703-AB13) received 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public June 7, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to HOUSE COMMISSION ON CON- Committee on Armed Services. the Committee on Armed Services. GRESSIONAL MAILING STAND- 1246. A letter from the Federal Register Li- 1255. A letter from the Federal Register Li- ARDS aison Officer, Office of the Judge Advocate aison Officer, Office of the Judge Advocate General, Department of the Navy, transmit- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The General, Department of the Navy, transmit- ting the Department’s final rule — Missing ting the Department’s final rule — Rules Chair announces the Speaker’s ap- Persons Act [Docket ID: USN-2018-HQ-0020] Governing Public Access [Docket ID: USN- pointment, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 501(b), (RIN: 0703-AB07) received June 7, 2019, pursu- 2018-HQ-0006] (RIN: 0703-AB00) received June and the order of the House of January ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 7, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Pub- 3, 2019, of the following Members to the 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee lic Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the on Armed Services. Committee on Armed Services. House Commission on Congressional 1247. A letter from the Federal Register Li- 1256. A letter from the Federal Register Li- Mailing Standards: aison Officer, Office of the Judge Advocate aison Officer, Office of the Judge Advocate Mr. STEIL, Wisconsin General, Department of the Navy, transmit- General, Department of the Navy, transmit- Mr. LATTA, Ohio ting the Department’s final rule — Special ting the Department’s final rule — Disposi- Rules With Respect to Additional Station Mr. WALKER, North Carolina tion of Property [Docket ID: USN-2018-HQ- and Signal Lights [Docket ID: USN-2018-HQ- f 0002] (RIN: 0703-AB05) received June 7, 2019, 0010] (RIN: 0703-AB04) received June 7, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- VIDING FOR FURTHER CONSID- mittee on Armed Services. ERATION OF H.R. 2740, DEPART- mittee on Armed Services. 1248. A letter from the Federal Register Li- 1257. A letter from the Federal Register Li- MENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND aison Officer, Office of the Judge Advocate aison Officer, Office of the Judge Advocate HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDU- General, Department of the Navy, transmit- General, Department of the Navy, transmit- CATION, AND RELATED AGEN- ting the Department’s final rule — Certifi- ting the Department’s final rule — United CIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2020 cations and Exemptions Under the Inter- States Navy Regulations and Official Records [Docket ID: USN-2019-HQ-0005] (RIN: Mrs. TORRES of California, from the national Regulations for Preventing Colli- sions at Sea, 1972 [Docket ID: USN-2018-HQ- 703-AB06) received June 7, 2019, pursuant to 5 Committee on Rules, submitted a priv- 0011] (RIN: 0703-AB03) received June 7, 2019, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. ileged report (Rept. No. 116–111) on the pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on resolution (H. Res. 436) providing for 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- Armed Services. further consideration of the bill (H.R. mittee on Armed Services. 1258. A letter from the Acting Secretary, 2740) making appropriations for the De- 1249. A letter from the Federal Register Li- Securities and Exchange Commission, trans- aison Officer, Office of the Judge Advocate mitting the Commission’s Major final rule — partments of Labor, Health and Human Form CRS Relationship Summary; Amend- Services, and Education, and related General, Department of the Navy, transmit- ting the Department’s final rule — Garnish- ments to Form ADV [Release Nos.: 34-86032; agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- ment of Pay of Naval Military and Civilian IA-5247; File No.: S7-08-18] (RIN: 3235-AL27) tember 30, 2020, and for other purposes, Personnel for Collection of Child Support received June 7, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. which was referred to the House Cal- and Alimony [Docket ID: USN-2017-HQ-0007] 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 endar and ordered to be printed. (RIN: 0703-AA97) received June 7, 2019, pursu- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services. f ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee 1259. A letter from the Acting Secretary, ADJOURNMENT on Armed Services. Securities and Exchange Commission, trans- 1250. A letter from the Federal Register Li- mitting the Commission’s interpretation — Mrs. TORRES of California. Mr. aison Officer, Office of the Judge Advocate Commission Interpretation Regarding Speaker, I move that the House do now General, Department of the Navy, transmit- Standard of Conduct for Investment Advisers adjourn. ting the Department’s final rule — Assist- [Release No.: IA-5248; File No.: S7-07-18] The motion was agreed to; accord- ance to and Support of Dependents; Pater- (RIN: 3235-AM36) received June 7, 2019, pursu- ingly (at 9 o’clock and 6 minutes p.m.), nity Complaints [Docket ID: USN-2017-HQ- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- under its previous order, the House ad- 0006] (RIN: 0703-AA96) received June 7, 2019, 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law on Financial Services. journed until tomorrow, Wednesday, 1260. A letter from the Acting Secretary, June 12, 2019, at 10 a.m. for morning- 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- mittee on Armed Services. Securities and Exchange Commission, trans- hour debate. 1251. A letter from the Federal Register Li- mitting the Commission’s interpretation — f aison Officer, Office of the Judge Advocate Commission Interpretation Regarding the General, Department of the Navy, transmit- Solely Incidental Prong of the Broker-Dealer EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ting the Department’s final rule — Non Exclusion from the Definition of Investment ETC. Naval Medical and Dental Care [Docket ID: Adviser [Release No.: IA-5249] received June Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive USN-2019-HQ-0003] (RIN: 0703-AB10) received 7, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Pub- lic Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the communications were taken from the June 7, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to Committee on Financial Services. Speaker’s table and referred as follows: the Committee on Armed Services. 1261. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- 1243. A letter from the Acting Secretary, 1252. A letter from the Federal Register Li- ment of Education, transmitting the Depart- Department of Defense, transmitting a letter aison Officer, Office of the Judge Advocate ment’s Semiannual Report to Congress, cov- on the approved retirement of Lieutenant General, Department of the Navy, transmit- ering the six-month period ending March 31, General Mark A. Brilakis, United States Ma- ting the Department’s final rule — Payments 2019, pursuant to Sec. 5 of the Inspector Gen- rine Corps, and his advancement to the grade of Amounts Due Mentally Incompetent eral Act, as amended; to the Committee on of lieutenant general on the retired list, pur- Members of the Naval Service [Docket ID: Oversight and Reform. suant to 10 U.S.C. 1370(c)(1); Public Law 96- USN-2019-HQ-0004] (RIN: 0703-AB16) received 1262. A letter from the Inspector General, 513, Sec. 112 (as amended by Public Law 104- June 7, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 21:17 Sep 04, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD19\JUNE\H11JN9.REC H11JN9 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4431 transmitting the Corporation’s Semiannual gram of the Department of Defense to cer- tion Act of 1996 to ensure that Federal finan- Report to the Congress for the period ending tain military spouses, and for other pur- cial regulators perform a comprehensive re- March 31, 2019; to the Committee on Over- poses; to the Committee on Armed Services. view of regulations to identify outdated or sight and Reform. By Mr. CORREA (for himself and Mr. otherwise unnecessary regulatory require- 1263. A letter from the Deputy Assistant STEWART): ments imposed on covered persons, and for Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Of- H.R. 3192. A bill to add suicide prevention other purposes; to the Committee on Finan- fice of Protected Resources, National Oce- resources to school identification cards; to cial Services. anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- the Committee on Education and Labor. By Mr. JEFFRIES (for himself, Mr. mitting the Administration’s final rule — By Mr. GARAMENDI (for himself, Mr. COLLINS of Georgia, Ms. MUCARSEL- Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; HUFFMAN, Mr. THOMPSON of Cali- POWELL, and Mr. CLINE): Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Test- fornia, Mr. DESAULNIER, Ms. LEE of H.R. 3199. A bill to amend title 35, United ing and Training Activities Conducted in the California, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. States Code, to prevent double patenting, Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range in the SWALWELL of California, Mr. KHANNA, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Gulf of Mexico [Docket No.: 170831846-8105-02] Ms. ESHOO, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. PA- the Judiciary. (RIN: 0648-BH21) received June 7, 2019, pursu- NETTA, Mr. CARBAJAL, Ms. HILL of By Mr. MASSIE (for himself, Mr. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- California, Ms. BROWNLEY of Cali- AMASH, Mr. HICE of Georgia, Mr. DUN- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee fornia, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mrs. CAN, Mr. GAETZ, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. on Natural Resources. TORRES of California, Mr. RUIZ, Mr. COMER, and Mr. BABIN): 1264. A letter from the Regulations Devel- CISNEROS, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. H.R. 3200. A bill to repeal the Gun-Free opment Coordinator, Office of Regulation ROUDA, Mr. PETERS, Mr. BERA, Mr. School Zones Act of 1990 and amendments to Policy and Management, Office of the Sec- SHERMAN, Mr. COSTA, and Mr. that Act; to the Committee on the Judiciary. retary (00REG), Department of Veterans Af- VARGAS): By Mrs. BEATTY (for herself, Mrs. fairs, transmitting the Department’s Major H.R. 3193. A bill to modify the treatment of DEMINGS, Ms. NORTON, Ms. KAPTUR, final rule — Urgent Care (RIN: 2900-AQ47) re- deadlines for emergency relief funds awarded and Mr. RUSH): ceived June 7, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. by the Secretary of Transportation, and for H.R. 3201. A bill to amend the National 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 other purposes; to the Committee on Trans- Voter Registration Act of 1993 to prohibit a Stat. 868); to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- portation and Infrastructure. State from removing the name of any reg- fairs. By Mr. ENGEL (for himself and Mr. istrant from the official list of voters eligi- 1265. A letter from the Regulations Devel- MCCAUL): ble to vote in elections for Federal office in opment Coordinator, Office of Regulations H.R. 3194. A bill to provide financial lend- the State unless the State verifies, on the Policy and Management, Office of the Sec- ing mechanisms to assist North Atlantic basis of objective and reliable evidence, that retary, Department of Veterans Affairs, Treaty Organization allies in modernizing the registrant is ineligible to vote in such transmitting the Department’s Major final their military forces, and for other purposes; elections; to the Committee on House Ad- rule — Veterans Community Care Program to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. ministration. (RIN: 2900-AQ46) received June 7, 2019, pursu- By Mr. VAN DREW (for himself, Mr. By Mr. BROWN of Maryland (for him- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- GRIJALVA, Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. SABLAN, self and Ms. SPANBERGER): 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee Mr. HUFFMAN, Ms. HAALAND, Mr. COX H.R. 3202. A bill to require a report on the on Veterans’ Affairs. of California, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. value of investments in dual use infrastruc- f FITZPATRICK, Mr. KATKO, and Mr. ture projects by the member states of the ZELDIN): North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON H.R. 3195. A bill to amend title 54, United in order to improve military mobility and PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS States Code, to provide permanent, dedi- interoperability across Europe; to the Com- Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of cated funding for the Land and Water Con- mittee on Foreign Affairs. servation Fund, and for other purposes; to By Mr. DEUTCH (for himself and Ms. committees were delivered to the Clerk the Committee on Natural Resources. BONAMICI): for printing and reference to the proper By Ms. JOHNSON of Texas (for herself H.R. 3203. A bill to provide research, devel- calendar, as follows: and Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N of Puerto opment, and deployment of marine energy, Mr. DEFAZIO: Committee on Transpor- Rico): and for other purposes; to the Committee on tation and Infrastructure. H.R. 367. A bill H.R. 3196. A bill to designate the Large Science, Space, and Technology. making appropriations for Coast Guard pay Synoptic Survey Telescope as the ‘‘Vera By Mr. GRIJALVA (for himself and in the event an appropriations Act expires Rubin Survey Telescope’’; to the Committee Mrs. KIRKPATRICK): before the enactment of a new appropria- on Science, Space, and Technology. H.R. 3204. A bill to establish responsibility tions Act; with an amendment (Rept. 116–110, By Mr. TAKANO (for himself, Mr. for the International Outfall Interceptor; to Pt. 1). Ordered to be printed. SCOTT of Virginia, Ms. ADAMS, Ms. the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Mrs. TORRES of California: Committee on WILSON of Florida, Ms. KAPTUR, Ms. structure. Rules. House Resolution 436. Resolution pro- WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Ms. SCHA- By Ms. KAPTUR (for herself, Mr. viding for further consideration of the bill KOWSKY, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. RYAN, YOUNG, Ms. BARRAGA´ N, Ms. JACKSON (H.R. 2740) making appropriations for the De- Ms. WATERS, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. PAS- LEE, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. PAPPAS, partments of Labor, Health and Human Serv- CRELL, Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Mr. FITZPATRICK, Ms. TLAIB, and Mr. ices, and Education, and related agencies for Pennsylvania, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. CISNEROS): the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and SERRANO, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. H.R. 3205. A bill to amend title 14, United for other purposes (Rept. 116–111). Referred BONAMICI, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. States Code, to authorize the Secretary of to the House Calendar. DESAULNIER, Ms. OMAR, Mr. POCAN, the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, in coordination with the Sec- f Ms. NORTON, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Ms. retary of Education, to establish programs PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS HAALAND, Ms. JAYAPAL, Mrs. WATSON for the purpose of improving the mathe- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public COLEMAN, Mr. RASKIN, Ms. BARRAGA´ N, matics and scientific knowledge and skills of elementary and secondary school students bills and resolutions of the following Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. SIRES, Mr. and faculty members, and for other purposes; titles were introduced and severally re- LEVIN of Michigan, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. to the Committee on Transportation and In- ferred, as follows: SMITH of Washington, Ms. TLAIB, Mr. frastructure, and in addition to the Com- By Mr. ENGEL (for himself and Mr. BEYER, Ms. WILD, Ms. MUCARSEL- mittee on Education and Labor, for a period CHABOT): POWELL, Mr. KENNEDY, Mrs. NAPOLI- to be subsequently determined by the Speak- H.R. 3190. A bill to authorize humanitarian TANO, Mr. NADLER, Mr. COHEN, Mr. er, in each case for consideration of such pro- assistance and impose sanctions with respect PAYNE, Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois, Mr. visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the to human rights abuses in Burma, and for NORCROSS, and Ms. PRESSLEY): committee concerned. other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign H.R. 3197. A bill to amend the Fair Labor By Mr. KINZINGER (for himself, Mr. Affairs, and in addition to the Committees Standards Act of 1938 to establish a min- PENCE, and Mr. HECK): on Armed Services, the Judiciary, Financial imum salary threshold for bona fide execu- H.R. 3206. A bill to impose sanctions with Services, and Ways and Means, for a period tive, administrative, and professional em- respect to the provision of certain vessels for to be subsequently determined by the Speak- ployees exempt from Federal overtime com- the construction of Russian energy export er, in each case for consideration of such pro- pensation requirements, and automatically pipelines, and for other purposes; to the visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the update such threshold every 3 years; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addi- committee concerned. Committee on Education and Labor. tion to the Committee on the Judiciary, for By Mr. KIM (for himself, Ms. STEFANIK, By Mr. LOUDERMILK (for himself and a period to be subsequently determined by and Mr. FITZPATRICK): Mr. GOTTHEIMER): the Speaker, in each case for consideration H.R. 3191. A bill to expand eligibility for H.R. 3198. A bill to amend the Economic of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- the My Career Advancement Account pro- Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduc- tion of the committee concerned.

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By Mr. LAMB (for himself, Ms. WILD, By Ms. SHALALA (for herself, Mr. memorializing the United States Congress to Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. LANGEVIN, Ms. NORTON, and Miss take such actions as are necessary to author- RESCHENTHALER, Mr. KELLY of Penn- GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N of Puerto Rico): ize the garnishment of veterans’ disability sylvania, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsyl- H.R. 3215. A bill to provide Medicaid assist- benefits to fulfill child support obligations; vania, and Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of ance to individuals and families affected by to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Pennsylvania): a disaster or emergency, and for other pur- f H.R. 3207. A bill to designate the facility of poses; to the Committee on Energy and Com- the United States Postal Service located at merce, and in addition to the Committee on CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY 114 Mill Street in Hookstown, Pennslyvania, Ways and Means, for a period to be subse- STATEMENT as the ‘‘Staff Sergeant Dylan Elchin Post Of- quently determined by the Speaker, in each Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of fice Building’’; to the Committee on Over- case for consideration of such provisions as sight and Reform. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee the Rules of the House of Representa- By Mr. LANGEVIN (for himself, Mr. concerned. tives, the following statements are sub- SMITH of New Jersey, and Ms. By Mrs. TRAHAN (for herself, Mr. TUR- mitted regarding the specific powers SHALALA): NER, and Mr. CISNEROS): granted to Congress in the Constitu- H.R. 3208. A bill to ensure that older adults H.R. 3216. A bill to enhance efforts to pre- tion to enact the accompanying bill or and individuals with disabilities are prepared vent sexual assault in the Armed Forces, and joint resolution. for disasters, and for other purposes; to the for other purposes; to the Committee on By Mr. ENGEL: Committee on Transportation and Infra- Armed Services. H.R. 3190. structure, and in addition to the Committee By Mr. WALKER: on Education and Labor, for a period to be H.R. 3217. A bill to require Congress to Congress has the power to enact this legis- subsequently determined by the Speaker, in budget in advance for disasters and for other lation pursuant to the following: each case for consideration of such provi- purposes; to the Committee on the Budget, Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the and in addition to the Committee on Rules, By Mr. KIM: H.R. 3191. committee concerned. for a period to be subsequently determined Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. LEWIS: by the Speaker, in each case for consider- H.R. 3209. A bill to amend title 49, United lation pursuant to the following: ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- States Code, to codify requirements for Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- risdiction of the committee concerned. changes in airport sponsorship or operations tion under the General Welfare Clause. By Mr. DESAULNIER (for himself and with respect to airport operating certifi- By Mr. CORREA: cates, and for other purposes; to the Com- Ms. LEE of California): H. Con. Res. 49. Concurrent resolution rec- H.R. 3192. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Congress has the power to enact this legis- ture. ognizing the victims of the Port Chicago ex- plosion of July 17, 1944, the 75th anniversary lation pursuant to the following: By Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL (for her- (1) The U.S. Constitution including Article of the greatest homeland loss of life of World self and Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana): 1, Section 8. War II, and exonerating the 50 African-Amer- H.R. 3210. A bill to require the Com- By Mr. GARAMENDI: ican sailors unjustly court- martialed by the mandant of the Coast Guard to take certain H.R. 3193. Navy; to the Committee on Armed Services. steps to improve Coast Guard shore infra- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. BUDD (for himself, Mr. ROUDA, structure, and for other purposes; to the lation pursuant to the following: Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. KHANNA, and Mr. Committee on Transportation and Infra- Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- MEADOWS): structure. tion By Mr. PETERS (for himself, Ms. HER- H. Res. 435. A resolution recognizing the contributions of the Montagnard indigenous By Mr. ENGEL: RERA BEUTLER, and Mr. KHANNA): H.R. 3194. tribespeople of the Central Highlands of H.R. 3211. A bill to establish the Task Congress has the power to enact this legis- Vietnam to the United States Armed Forces Force on the Impact of the Affordable Hous- lation pursuant to the following: during the Vietnam War, and condemning ing Crisis, and for other purposes; to the Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution. Committee on Financial Services. the ongoing violation of human rights by the By Mr. VAN DREW: Government of the Socialist Republic of By Ms. PINGREE (for herself, Ms. H.R. 3195. Vietnam; to the Committee on Foreign Af- SPEIER, Ms. KUSTER of New Hamp- Congress has the power to enact this legis- fairs, and in addition to the Committee on shire, Ms. OMAR, Ms. MENG, and Ms. lation pursuant to the following: the Judiciary, for a period to be subse- FRANKEL): U.S. Const. art. I,sec. 8, cl. 3: To regulate H.R. 3212. A bill to amend the Foreign As- quently determined by the Speaker, in each Commerce with foreign Nations, and among sistance Act of 1961 to include in the Annual case for consideration of such provisions as the several States, and with the Indian Country Reports on Human Rights Practices fall within the jurisdiction of the committee tribes. a section on conflict-related sexual and gen- concerned. By Ms. JOHNSON of Texas: der-based violence, to amend the Global By Ms. PRESSLEY (for herself and H.R. 3196. Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Mrs. MCBATH): Congress has the power to enact this legis- Act to authorize the President to impose H. Res. 437. A resolution expressing support lation pursuant to the following: economic sanctions and a visa ban on the for the designation of November 20 through Article I, section 8 of the Constitution of leader of an organization that commits sex- December 20 as ‘‘National Survivors of Homi- the United States. ual or gender-based violence; to the Com- cide Victims Awareness Month’’; to the Com- By Mr. TAKANO: mittee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to mittee on the Judiciary. H.R. 3197. the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period f to be subsequently determined by the Speak- Congress has the power to enact this legis- er, in each case for consideration of such pro- MEMORIALS lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution of visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Under clause 3 of rule XII, memorials committee concerned. the United States. By Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee were presented and referred as follows: By Mr. LOUDERMILK: (for himself, Mr. BURCHETT, Mr. 70. The SPEAKER presented a memorial of H.R. 3198. FLEISCHMANN, Mr. DESJARLAIS, Mr. the House of Representatives of the State of Congress has the power to enact this legis- GREEN of Tennessee, Mr. KUSTOFF of Michigan, relative to House Resolution No. lation pursuant to the following: Tennessee, and Mr. JOHN W. ROSE of 101, urging the U.S. Congress to enact legis- Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution. Tennessee): lation preventing federal regulators from By Mr. JEFFRIES: H.R. 3213. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- sanctioning depository institutions for pro- H.R. 3199. enue Code of 1986 to clarify the treatment of viding financial services to legitimate mari- Congress has the power to enact this legis- certain retirement plan contributions picked juana-related businesses in states where lation pursuant to the following: up by governmental employers; to the Com- marijuana has been legalized; to the Com- Article 1, Section 8, Clause 8 mittee on Ways and Means. mittee on Financial Services. By Mr. MASSIE: By Mr. SCHIFF (for himself, Ms. 71. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of H.R. 3200. MUCARSEL-POWELL, Mr. CROW, Mr. the State of Arizona, relative to House Con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- EVANS, Mr. BEYER, Mr. RASKIN, Mr. current Memorial 2001, urging the United lation pursuant to the following: BLUMENAUER, Mr. LYNCH, Ms. SCHA- States Congress to enact legislation to pro- This Act is justified by the lack of a man- KOWSKY, Mr. KHANNA, and Mr. vide medical treatment and other benefits date or assertion of authority in the United SERRANO): for deported veterans of the United States States Constitution for the federal govern- H.R. 3214. A bill to repeal the Protection of Armed Forces; to the Committee on Vet- ment to establish the laws affected by this Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, and provide erans’ Affairs. Act; by Article One of the United States for the discoverability and admissibility of 72. Also, a memorial of the House of Rep- Constitution that grants legislative powers; gun trace information in civil proceedings; resentatives of the State of Louisiana, rel- by the Second Amendment to the United to the Committee on the Judiciary. ative to House Concurrent Resolution No. 7, States Constitution that recognizes the right

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to bear arms, and by the Ninth and Tenth Amendment XVI: The Congress shall have H.R. 737: Ms. ESCOBAR and Mr. KILMER. Amendments to the United States Constitu- power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, H.R. 748: Mr. PHILLIPS. tion, which recognize that rights and powers from whatever source derived, without ap- H.R. 763: Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. are retained and reserved by the people and portionment among the several states, and H.R. 830: Mr. ROUZER. to the States. without regard to any census or enumera- H.R. 838: Mr. SWALWELL of California and By Mrs. BEATTY: tion. Mr. GUEST. H.R. 3201. By Mr. SCHIFF: H.R. 846: Mr. TIPTON. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3214. H.R. 864: Mr. HIMES. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 921: Mr. YARMUTH and Ms. JUDY CHU Article I of the Constitution of the United lation pursuant to the following: of California. States Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun H.R. 945: Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas, Ms. SCAN- By Mr. BROWN of Maryland: Violence is constitutionally authorized LON, and Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. H.R. 3202. under Article I, Section 8, Clause 3, the Com- H.R. 948: Mr. VAN DREW. Congress has the power to enact this legis- merce Clause and Article I, Section 8, Clause H.R. 955: Ms. OMAR. lation pursuant to the following: 18, the Necessary and Proper Clause. Addi- H.R. 961: Ms. UNDERWOOD. H.R. 1002: Ms. UNDERWOOD. Necessary and Proper Clause (Art. 1, Sec. 8, tionally, the Preamble to the Constitution H.R. 1042: Ms. UNDERWOOD. Cl. 18) provides support of the authority to enact H.R. 1043: Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia and By Mr. DEUTCH: legislation to promote the General Welfare. Mr. FLEISCHMANN. H.R. 3203. By Ms. SHALALA: H.R. 1055: Mr. SWALWELL of California and Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3215. Ms. UNDERWOOD. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1080: Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. LEVIN of Cali- Clause 1 of Section 8 of Article I of the U.S. lation pursuant to the following: fornia, and Ms. BASS. Constitution and Clause 18 of Section 8 of Article I, Section 8, clause 3 Article I of the U.S. Constitution. H.R. 1109: Mr. MAST and Mr. PAPPAS. By Mrs. TRAHAN: H.R. 1128: Mr. KIND, Ms. KENDRA S. HORN of By Mr. GRIJALVA: H.R. 3216. Oklahoma, Mr. MOOLENAAR, and Mr. KEN- H.R. 3204. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- NEDY. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1149: Mr. HIMES. lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 1. H.R. 1154: Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mex- U.S. Const. art. I, §§ 1 and 8. All legislative powers herein granted shall ico and Ms. SLOTKIN. By Ms. KAPTUR: be vested in a Congress of the United States, H.R. 1156: Mr. CLINE. H.R. 3205. which shall consist of a Senate and House of H.R. 1163: Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Representatives. H.R. 1166: Mr. KIM. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. WALKER: H.R. 1174: Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mex- Article 1, Section 8, the necessary and H.R. 3217. ico. proper clause Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1175: Mr. GIANFORTE. By Mr. KINZINGER: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1185: Mr. LAMB. H.R. 3206. The principal constitutional authority for H.R. 1186: Mr. MEEKS. Congress has the power to enact this legis- this legislation is clause 7 of section 9 of ar- H.R. 1225: Mr. DESJARLAIS, Ms. TORRES lation pursuant to the following: ticle I of the Constitution of the United SMALL of New Mexico, Mr. SPANO, and Mr. Article 1, Section 8 of the US Constitution States (the appropriation power), which LARSON of Connecticut. By Mr. LAMB: states: H.R. 1236: Ms. SCANLON. H.R. 3207. ‘‘No money shall be drawn from the Treas- H.R. 1257: Mr. KENNEDY and Mr. HARDER of Congress has the power to enact this legis- ury, but in Consequence of Appropriations California. lation pursuant to the following: made by Law) . . . .’’ H.R. 1327: Mr. SCHRADER, Mr. LEWIS, Ms. Clause 1 of Section 8 of Article I of the In addition, clause 1 of section 8 of article KAPTUR, Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana, Mr. COO- United States Constitution. I of the Constitution (the spending power) PER, Mrs. RODGERS of Washington, and Mr. By Mr. LANGEVIN: provides: BISHOP of Georgia. H.R. 3208. ‘‘The Congress shall have the Power . . . to H.R. 1368: Mr. LUJA´ N. Congress has the power to enact this legis- pay the Debts and provide for the common H.R. 1373: Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. HIMES, and Ms. lation pursuant to the following: LOFGREN. Article I, Section 8 Defence and general Welfare of the United H.R. 1380: Ms. UNDERWOOD and Mr. LAHOOD. By Mr. LEWIS: States) . . .’’ H.R. 1395: Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas. H.R. 3209. f H.R. 1396: Mr. SARBANES, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- BRADY, Mr. CONAWAY, Ms. GARCIA of Texas, lation pursuant to the following: ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Mr. HURD of Texas, and Mr. MCCAUL. This bill is enacted pursuant to the power Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 1400: Mr. LEVIN of Michigan. granted to Congress under Article I of the were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 1407: Mr. VAN DREW, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. United States Constitution and its subse- tions, as follows: GROTHMAN, Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Penn- quent amendments, and further clarified and sylvania, Ms. PRESSLEY, and Mr. PHILLIPS. H.R. 23: Mr. STEUBE. interpreted by the Supreme Court of the H.R. 1418: Mr. TIPTON. H.R. 35: Mr. HARDER of California and Mr. United States. H.R. 1446: Mr. VAN DREW. HUFFMAN. By Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL: H.R. 1452: Mr. ESTES. H.R. 36: Mr. MOULTON and Mr. LEVIN of H.R. 3210. H.R. 1497: Mr. RICHMOND, Mr. TRONE, and California. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. CASTEN of Illinois. H.R. 38: Mr. MEUSER. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1530: Mr. CA´ RDENAS. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 of the United H.R. 51: Ms. SHERRILL, Mrs. MCBATH, and H.R. 1554: Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. States Constitution Mr. HECK. H.R. 1568: Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr. TRONE, Ms. By Mr. PETERS: H.R. 144: Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. LOFGREN, Mr. PAPPAS, Ms. PRESSLEY, Ms. H.R. 3211. H.R. 205: Mr. HIMES. MUCARSEL-POWELL, Ms. LEE of California, Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 230: Ms. BASS. Mr. NEAL, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 333: Mr. DEUTCH. FITZPATRICK, and Mr. KENNEDY. Article I, Section 8 H.R. 336: Mr. ESTES. H.R. 1602: Mrs. LESKO. By Ms. PINGREE: H.R. 435: Mr. DESAULNIER, Ms. HAALAND, H.R. 1605: Mr. CLINE and Mr. JORDAN. H.R. 3212. and Ms. LEE of California. H.R. 1607: Mr. VAN DREW. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 487: Mr. JOHN W. ROSE of Tennessee. H.R. 1610: Mr. FITZPATRICK. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 510: Mr. SWALWELL of California. H.R. 1662: Ms. CLARKE of New York. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 H.R. 541: Mr. CASE. H.R. 1679: Mr. ESTES. By Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee: H.R. 561: Mr. PAPPAS. H.R. 1692: Mr. PAPPAS and Mr. COX of Cali- H.R. 3213. H.R. 586: Mr. PALAZZO and Mrs. MILLER. fornia. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 613: Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mex- H.R. 1695: Mr. UPTON and Mr. COX of Cali- lation pursuant to the following: ico. fornia. Section 8 of Article I: The Congress shall H.R. 617: Mr. BAIRD. H.R. 1696: Mr. KILMER, Mr. O’HALLERAN, have power to lay and collect taxes, duties, H.R. 647: Mr. GREEN of Texas. and Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER. imposts and excises, to pay the debts and H.R. 663: Mr. AMODEI. H.R. 1739: Mr. WATKINS. provide for the common defense and general H.R. 712: Mr. MEEKS. H.R. 1740: Mr. RIGGLEMAN. welfare of the United States; but all duties, H.R. 724: Ms. ESCOBAR, Ms. UNDERWOOD, H.R. 1748: Mr. PAPPAS. imposts and excises shall be uniform Mr. RUSH, and Mr. MARCHANT. H.R. 1753: Mr. WILLIAMS, Mr. RICE of South throughout the United States; H.R. 728: Mr. MCGOVERN. Carolina, and Mr. HUIZENGA.

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H.R. 1754: Ms. UNDERWOOD, Mr. YOHO, and H.R. 2420: Mr. SIRES. H.R. 3153: Mr. WELCH and Mr. BALDERSON. Mr. ROUZER. H.R. 2424: Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois, Mr. GRI- H.R. 3182: Mr. KUSTOFF of Tennessee. H.R. 1764: Mr. ROUDA. JALVA, and Mr. CASE. H.R. 3185: Mr. BACON, Ms. STEFANIK, and H.R. 1768: Mr. NADLER. H.R. 2426: Mr. RATCLIFFE, Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. Mr. FITZPATRICK. H.R. 1784: Ms. SCANLON and Mr. LAMB. CASE, Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana, Mr. SENSEN- H. Con. Res. 27: Ms. SA´ NCHEZ. H.R. 1789: Ms. ESHOO. BRENNER, and Mr. WALKER. H. Res. 27: Mr. HASTINGS. H.R. 1837: Mr. FERGUSON and Mr. COSTA. H.R. 2433: Mr. PERRY. H. Res. 60: Mr. TAKANO. H.R. 1840: Mr. DELGADO. H.R. 2440: Mrs. HARTZLER, Mr. FITZPATRICK, H. Res. 152: Mr. PAPPAS. H.R. 1850: Mrs. HARTZLER, Mr. WATKINS, Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. RODNEY H. Res. 189: Mr. SCHWEIKERT, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. GOODEN, and Mr. ROUZER. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. STAUBER, and Mr. Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana, Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. H.R. 1882: Mr. RYAN and Miss RICE of New WEBER of Texas. RYAN, Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Ms. ADAMS, and York. H.R. 2442: Ms. UNDERWOOD. Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania. H.R. 1897: Mr. MCGOVERN and Ms. GABBARD. H.R. 2443: Mr. FERGUSON, Mr. MARCHANT, H. Res. 231: Ms. JUDY CHU of California. H.R. 1903: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. and Mrs. LESKO. H. Res. 246: Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. GROTHMAN, Mr. RASKIN, and Mr. GRAVES of H.R. 2445: Mr. HUNTER. MCADAMS, and Mr. ROUZER. Georgia. H.R. 2447: Mr. BURGESS. H. Res. 255: Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. BACON, and H.R. 1923: Mrs. CRAIG. H.R. 2460: Mr. SPANO. Mr. LAMBORN. H.R. 1939: Ms. ESCOBAR. H.R. 2498: Mr. KHANNA. H. Res. 364: Ms. JACKSON LEE. H.R. 1941: Mr. HIMES. H.R. 2528: Mr. SIRES, Mrs. CRAIG, Mr. GRI- H. Res. 379: Ms. BROWNLEY of California. H.R. 1975: Mr. LANGEVIN and Mr. JALVA, and Mr. MCGOVERN. H. Res. 395: Mr. MAST and Mr. STIVERS. RIGGLEMAN. H.R. 2569: Ms. JUDY CHU of California, Ms. H. Res. 398: Mr. GIANFORTE, Mr. SMUCKER, H.R. 1984: Mr. HIMES. SHALALA, and Mr. SABLAN. and Mr. HARRIS. H.R. 2013: Mr. HIMES. H.R. 2573: Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. WEBSTER of H. Res. 402: Ms. FINKENAUER. H.R. 2048: Mr. PAPPAS. Florida, Ms. JUDY CHU of California, Mrs. H. Res. 432: Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. LEVIN of H.R. 2050: Mr. LOWENTHAL. DINGELL, and Mr. PASCRELL. Michigan, Mr. RUSH, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. CAS- H.R. 2053: Ms. JUDY CHU of California. H.R. 2647: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. TRO of Texas, and Ms. JAYAPAL. H.R. 2054: Mr. STIVERS. H.R. 2660: Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Mr. PHIL- H.R. 2089: Mr. DEFAZIO. LIPS, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. DESAULNIER, Ms. f H.R. 2091: Mrs. LEE of Nevada. SPANBERGER, Mr. WELCH, Mrs. BEATTY, and PETITIONS, ETC. H.R. 2098: Ms. MOORE and Ms. OMAR. Mr. RUSH. H.R. 2147: Mr. CLOUD, Mr. CASTEN of Illi- H.R. 2680: Mr. CA´ RDENAS. Under clause 3 of rule XII, petitions nois, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. RUIZ, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, H.R. 2698: Mr. COLE. and papers were laid on the clerk’s Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mr. PANETTA, Mr. H.R. 2739: Mr. CUELLAR, Mrs. CRAIG, Mr. desk and referred as follows: RICHMOND, and Mr. WATKINS. MITCHELL, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. SEAN PAT- 27. The SPEAKER presented a petition of H.R. 2148: Ms. BROWNLEY of California and RICK MALONEY of New York, Mr. LAMALFA, the County Council of Prince George’s Coun- Mr. LUJA´ N. and Mr. BYRNE. ty, MD, relative to Resolution No., CR-33- H.R. 2149: Mr. ROSE of New York. H.R. 2746: Mr. SENSENBRENNER. 2019, urging additional oversight for the pur- H.R. 2151: Mr. NADLER and Mr. KATKO. H.R. 2754: Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. pose of urging the Board of Public Works to H.R. 2156: Ms. SCANLON and Mr. HIMES. H.R. 2764: Mr. KHANNA. ensure that contracts with a total value that H.R. 2174: Mrs. WAGNER. H.R. 2767: Mr. DEUTCH and Mr. exceeds $500 million, meet certain standards H.R. 2200: Ms. PINGREE. FITZPATRICK. H.R. 2201: Ms. PINGREE, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. H.R. 2790: Mr. LATTA, Mr. CRAWFORD, Mr. and benchmarks; to the Committee on En- AGUILAR, and Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. BAIRD, Mr. STEUBE, and Mr. RIGGLEMAN. ergy and Commerce. H.R. 2208: Mr. GRIJALVA. H.R. 2791: Mr. CALVERT. 28. Also, a petition of the County Council H.R. 2219: Mr. RESCHENTHALER. H.R. 2797: Mr. LAHOOD. of Prince George’s County, MD, relative to H.R. 2258: Mr. ESTES. H.R. 2803: Mr. LEVIN of Michigan. Resolution No. CR-32-2019, declaring opposi- H.R. 2266: Mr. PERRY. H.R. 2805: Mr. HICE of Georgia. tion to any expansion of the Baltimore- H.R. 2313: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK. H.R. 2822: Mrs. DINGELL. Washington Parkway and any proposal to H.R. 2314: Mr. FOSTER and Mr. UPTON. H.R. 2829: Mrs. LEE of Nevada. transfer the Baltimore-Washington Parkway H.R. 2322: Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio. H.R. 2831: Mr. HARDER of California. from the National Park Service; to the Com- H.R. 2327: Mr. LOWENTHAL. H.R. 2847: Mr. GREEN of Tennessee. mittee on Natural Resources. H.R. 2328: Ms. KELLY of Illinois and Miss H.R. 2850: Mr. KILMER. 29. Also, a petition of the Board of Super- RICE of New York. H.R. 2853: Mr. CASE. visors of the City and County of San Fran- H.R. 2336: Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. H.R. 2854: Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. cisco, CA, relative to Resolution No. 233-19, H.R. 2344: Mr. BACON. H.R. 2859: Mr. COURTNEY and Mr. GOLDEN. commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the H.R. 2350: Mrs. DINGELL, Ms. STEVENS, and H.R. 2867: Ms. PRESSLEY and Mr. KIM. completion of the Transcontinental Rail- Mrs. BUSTOS. H.R. 2869: Mr. RIGGLEMAN. road; honoring the contributions of Chinese H.R. 2354: Mr. FOSTER, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, H.R. 2897: Mr. KILMER and Mr. HASTINGS. railroad workers for their significant con- Ms. BROWNLEY of California, and Ms. LOF- H.R. 2909: Mr. PAPPAS and Mr. QUIGLEY. tributions; and declaring May 10, 2019, and GREN. H.R. 2912: Mr. FITZPATRICK. every May 10 thereafter, as Transcontinental H.R. 2368: Mr. CICILLINE. H.R. 2913: Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of Chinese Railroad Workers Day in the City H.R. 2370: Mr. CA´ RDENAS. New York. and County of San Francisco; to the Com- H.R. 2382: Mr. CORREA, Mr. YOUNG, Ms. H.R. 2957: Mr. WRIGHT. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- BROWNLEY of California, Mr. CARTER of Geor- H.R. 3006: Mr. WATKINS. ture. gia, Mr. RIGGLEMAN, Ms. MOORE, Mr. WELCH, H.R. 3010: Mr. GRAVES of Georgia. 30. Also, a petition of the Senate of Puerto Mr. KILMER, Mr. CASTEN of Illinois, Ms. H.R. 3018: Mr. BEYER and Mr. SOTO. Rico, relative to Senate Resolution No. 1084, ADAMS, Ms. JUDY CHU of California, Mr. H.R. 3025: Mr. NORMAN. requesting the United States Congress to CUELLAR, Mr. COSTA, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. H.R. 3032: Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. pass H.R. 2360 which seeks to establish a Re- ESPAILLAT, and Mrs. DINGELL. H.R. 3038: Ms. SPEIER, Mr. TED LIEU of Cali- newable Energy Grant Program within the H.R. 2397: Mrs. CRAIG, Mr. JOYCE of Ohio, fornia, Mr. DESAULNIER, Ms. HOULAHAN, Mr. United States Department of Agriculture and Mr. SUOZZI. KILMER, and Mr. STIVERS. (USDA) for the purpose of promoting renew- H.R. 2405: Ms. MOORE, Mr. SCHRADER, Mr. H.R. 3051: Mr. STEUBE. able energy in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Is- LARSON of Connecticut, and Ms. DELAURO. H.R. 3068: Mr. HUFFMAN. lands for the United States of America; H.R. 2414: Ms. HAALAND. H.R. 3106: Ms. NORTON, Ms. OMAR, and Ms. jointly to the Committees on Agriculture, H.R. 2415: Mr. LEVIN of Michigan, Mr. SCHAKOWSKY. Energy and Commerce, and Science, Space, LUJA´ N, and Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. H.R. 3125: Ms. SLOTKIN and Mr. LAMB. and Technology.

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Vol. 165 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2019 No. 97 Senate The Senate met at 10 a.m. and was the very same subject. We learned a glad we will have the opportunity this called to order by the President pro great deal of information regarding the week to consider six more distin- tempore (Mr. GRASSLEY). very real and ongoing threat from for- guished judicial nominees. f eign governments to U.S. research. First up today will be Sarah Daggett Congress must continue its oversight Morrison, tapped by the President to PRAYER to ensure that the Federal Government serve the Southern District of Ohio. The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- has the right mix of authorities as well Ms. Morrison is a graduate of Ohio fered the following prayer: as focus to protect our research and in- State University and Capital Univer- Let us pray. tellectual property. The government sity Law School. Earlier this year, the Hear our prayer, O Lord. Thank You spends billions and billions of dollars a Judiciary Committee reported her for Your love and mercy that comes year on research. Congress and the ex- nomination favorably on a voice vote. fresh daily. You keep us from dwelling ecutive branch have a responsibility to After Ms. Morrison’s nomination is in darkness, illuminating our path the taxpayers to get the job done. confirmed, we will turn to consider with the light of Your wisdom. Today, I yield the floor. Pamela Barker for the Northern Vir- open the eyes of our lawmakers to the f ginia District of Ohio, Corey Maze for wonders of Your grace. May they see the Northern District of Alabama, Rod- the majesty of Your inclusive love for RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY ney Smith for the Southern District of people everywhere. Inspire our Sen- LEADER Florida, Thomas Barber for the Middle ators to behold the works You are al- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- District of Florida, and Jean-Paul ready doing to heal our Nation. jority leader is recognized. Boulee for the Northern District of Lord, deliver us from all of the de- f Georgia. structive forces that hinder us from Following them, we will fill two more doing Your will, for we find our shelter NOMINATIONS executive branch vacancies, one each in You. Teach us to fulfill Your pur- Mr. MCCONNELL. This week, the at the State Department and in the poses on Earth as we strive to bring Senate is making more progress in the diplomatic corps. I hope my colleagues honor to Your Name. personnel business. Since returning to will join me in voting to confirm each We pray in Your great Name. Amen. more prompt consideration for of these nominees with strong bipar- f unobjectionable, lower level nominees, tisan support on the floor. we are continuing to fill important va- f PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE cancies around the executive branch The President pro tempore led the and on the Federal bench. HONG KONG Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: Yesterday we confirmed several more Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the well-qualified nominees to important on an entirely different matter, like United States of America, and to the Repub- seats on the Federal judiciary—Ryan many of my colleagues, I watched im- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Holte of Ohio and Richard Hertling of ages from Hong Kong this weekend and indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Maryland to the U.S. Court of Federal could not help but be moved by the The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Claims and Rossie David Alston, of Vir- residents of that metropolis. They are HYDE-SMITH). The Senator from Iowa is ginia, to the U.S. District Court for the mounting a bold stand to preserve recognized. Eastern District of Virginia. These Hong Kong’s autonomy from China Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, I brandnew judges possess impressive and, by extension, defend their lib- ask unanimous consent to speak as in legal and academic credentials. erties. morning business for 30 seconds. In the case of Mr. Holte, who taught Over the weekend, more than 1 mil- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without law school for several years, 125 former lion residents, a staggering proportion objection, it is so ordered. students wrote our colleagues on the of the population—about one in seven— f Judiciary Committee to say their took to the streets to protest a draft former professor would ‘‘provide impar- law that would allow the people of FOREIGN THREATS TO TAXPAYER- tial, unbiased, and principled decisions, Hong Kong to be extradited to main- FUNDED RESEARCH and will apply the law faithfully no land China. Hong Kong residents right- Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, matter the litigants.’’ ly view this measure as another ero- last week, I held a hearing on foreign That is exactly what this body sion of the rule of law and tightening threats to taxpayer-funded research, should look for in every nominee we of Beijing’s grip on their imperiled au- and a classified briefing was held on consider for the Federal bench. So I am tonomy.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:57 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11JN6.000 S11JNPT1 S3300 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 11, 2019 These are not just students or law- our Nation and looking after these in- ater. We have seen hearing room melo- yers or intellectuals who have taken to dividuals are simply overwhelmed. The drama. We have seen some partisan the streets but a broad cross-section of agencies are overwhelmed. The facili- messaging votes. We have seen plenty Hong Kong’s diverse society—all age ties are overwhelmed. It is a true hu- of political theater, opposing the Presi- groups, all professions, all walks of manitarian crisis, totally dent for the sake of opposing him. life—all committed to preserving the unsustainable for these individuals for They have had time for all of that but personal freedoms and judicial inde- whom our national security and rule of nothing—nothing—for the urgent bor- pendence that have made Hong Kong law dictate that we need to detain. der crisis. such a special and prosperous city. At overcrowded facilities, beds are in So, May 5, the New York Times: The Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992, short supply, medical care is wearing ‘‘Congress, Give Trump His Border which I sponsored, has, for nearly three thin, money and personnel from across Money.’’ decades, enshrined America’s commit- the Department of Homeland Security May 23, ‘‘Democrats balked at allo- ment to preserving Hong Kong’s special are being diverted from other impor- cating billions of dollars more toward status and its freedoms. This draft law tant missions on an emergency basis to border security.’’ is inconsistent with the Hong Kong cover shortfalls, but even that cannot June 9, very recently: ‘‘When Will Policy Act and puts Hong Kong on the go on much longer. Congress Get Serious About the Suf- path of becoming just another one of This is from John Sanders, the Act- fering at the Border?’’ Two New York China’s cities subject to Beijing’s ing Commissioner of Customs and Bor- Times editorials say: Give Trump the whims. der Control. He said: ‘‘We are at a full- money for the border crisis. This is As the Vice President stated last au- blown emergency . . . the system is breathtaking—the alliance between the tumn, ‘‘For a time, Beijing inched to- broken.’’ The system is broken—that New York Times editorial board and ward greater liberty and respect for from the head of Customs and Border the Trump administration being ig- human rights. But in recent years, Patrol. nored by our Democratic colleagues. China has taken a sharp U-turn toward The professionals whom our Nation So look, the question we have been control and oppression of its own peo- has entrusted to keep America safe and asking ourselves every day as the ple.’’ care for these people have been beg- House continues to ignore this crisis is, I regret that reports from Guangdong ging—literally begging—for more re- What is the problem here? to Xinjiang continue to prove him sources for 6 weeks. Their calls have I suspect it is the question men and right as Beijing’s grip on its own peo- solidified a national consensus that women we ask to secure the border are ple grows tighter, even as the rest of spans the entire political spectrum. asking one another every day. When the world marks its 30th anniversary of More than 1 month ago, the editorial will our Democratic colleagues get se- the violence in Tiananmen Square. board of the New York Times—not rious about this? I encourage the administration to what you call devoted admirers of the Believe me, we know that our Demo- stay engaged and express our concerns Trump administration—wrote an edi- cratic counterparts are not charter with the authorities in Hong Kong be- torial they titled—listen to this head- members of Donald Trump’s personal fore this proposal becomes law and the line: ‘‘Congress, Give Trump His Border fan club. We get that. They have made Chinese Communist Party further ex- Money.’’ that abundantly clear over and over tends its control over the people of That is the New York Times. They again. Their entire political agenda Hong Kong. wrote: these days seems to be repeating that f Something needs to be done. Soon. [But] fact nice and loud, over and over again unfortunately, political gamesmanship once in case we hadn’t already heard it. TARIFFS again threatens to hold up desperately need- We are all plenty familiar with ‘‘the Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, ed resources. resistance.’’ We have seen that here in on one final matter, last week’s an- That was the New York Times in the Senate. That is why we have had so nouncement of progress in negotiations early May, at the time both Houses of many nominations clogged up. But, with Mexico was a welcome develop- Congress were negotiating the supple- look, ‘‘the resistance’’ doesn’t pay the ment. It staved off the threat that tar- mental funding bill for recent natural bills. ‘‘The resistance’’ doesn’t produce iffs would disrupt an important trading disasters, but Democrats chose to come the funding that the border facilities relationship and secured a promise down to the left of the New York desperately need. ‘‘The resistance’’ that Mexican authorities will take Times’ editorial pages—that is pretty doesn’t plug the holes in our Nation’s more responsibility for their own bor- hard to do—and decided to deny the border security or improve humani- ders, but, as I said yesterday, while White House this border money. tarian conditions down on the border. this was a critical step, it does not ab- One Member of the House Democratic There is only one way to fix this—bi- solve Congress of our duty to finally conference complained that the need partisan legislation with supplemental act—not even close. for border money was ‘‘political.’’ Po- border funding. That is what we need It was May 1 when the administra- litical. to do. tion first transmitted to Congress its Another House Democrat admitted to So for everyone’s sake, I think the urgent request for supplemental border reporters that his own side was the entire country is hoping that Demo- funding. That will be 6 weeks ago to- problem. This is what he said: ‘‘In my crats remember their job is governing, morrow that the administration set up opinion, we do have to come up with not resisting. It is far past time to get a request for supplemental funding for some money. But we’ve got to convince serious about this and solve this prob- the crisis at the border—6 weeks—and our more progressive friends.’’ lem. this emergency request is essentially Again, these are not resources for I suggest the absence of a quorum. falling on deaf ears among our Demo- any remotely controversial cause. We The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cratic colleagues. are talking about humanitarian fund- clerk will call the roll. In the meantime, we should note that ing for caring for families and children The bill clerk proceeded to call the the month of May marks a third who show up at the border in need of roll. straight month with more than 100,000 help. That is what we are talking Mr. THUNE. Madam President, I ask individuals apprehended at the south- about. This is not a subject where the unanimous consent that the order for ern border. In fact, last month’s total political left should need week after the quorum call be rescinded. of more than 140,000 was the largest in week of convincing, but apparently our The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the last 13 years of CBP data. liberal colleagues just could not get objection, it is so ordered. By the way, that includes more than past their animosity for the President, f 84,000 family units and more than 11,000 even on something like this. unaccompanied children. These are During these last 6 weeks, the House RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME enormous numbers of people showing has found plenty of time and energy for The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under up at our border. The American per- purely partisan things. There has been the previous order, the leadership time sonnel who are charged with securing plenty of histrionics and political the- is reserved.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:57 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G11JN6.002 S11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3301 CONCLUSION OF MORNING Year-round sales of E15 are also a win the difference this will make in farm BUSINESS for our environment in that ethanol is country. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning a cleaner burning fuel than is regular While we have a long way to go to business is closed. gasoline, which means fewer green- get the agricultural economy thriving house gas emissions. In fact, ethanol f again, I am heartened by this victory reduces greenhouse gas emissions by for our corn producers, and I will con- EXECUTIVE SESSION more than one-third. Biofuels like eth- tinue to make our Nation’s farmers anol are key to there being a lower car- and ranchers a priority here in Wash- bon energy future, and the next genera- EXECUTIVE CALENDAR ington. tion of advanced biofuels will further Madam President, I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under lower emissions. I suggest the absence of a quorum. the previous order, the Senate will pro- Another major advantage to ethanol The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ceed to executive session to resume is that it diminishes our dependence on clerk will call the roll. consideration of the following nomina- foreign oil. Ethanol is a homegrown tion, which the clerk will report. fuel, and the more we are producing The bill clerk proceeded to call the The bill clerk read the nomination of here at home the less we have to rely roll. Sarah Daggett Morrison, of Ohio, to be on unstable countries or far-off sources Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask United States District Judge for the to meet our fuel needs. unanimous consent that the order for Southern District of Ohio. Finally, of course, the year-round the quorum call be rescinded. YEAR-ROUND SALE OF E15 sale of E15 is a big win for our Nation’s The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Mr. THUNE. Madam President, I corn producers. America’s farmers SCOTT of Florida). Without objection, came to the floor last week to talk don’t just feed our country. They help it is so ordered. about the challenges facing farmers fuel it, too. Roughly half of the corn EQUAL PAY right now. While the broader economy produced in my home State of South Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, later is thriving, a combination of low com- Dakota goes into ethanol production. this afternoon, the U.S. women’s soccer modity prices, protracted trade dis- Increased demand for ethanol as a re- team will begin its quest for another putes, and natural disasters and weath- sult of the administration’s decision World Cup title with its opening match er-related issues have left many farm- could boost demand for corn by up to 2 against Thailand. As the entire Nation ers and ranchers struggling. billion bushels. That would be a signifi- cheers them on as they take the field, In my home State of South Dakota, cant boost to U.S. corn producers at I want to shine a light today on an farmers and ranchers are dealing with any point, but it is an especially big issue the women’s national team has the aftermath of severe winter storms, deal given the challenges the agri- been fighting for off the field: pay eq- heavy rainfall, bomb cyclones, and culture sector has faced over the past uity. The women make just as much of spring flooding. Planting is behind several years. a sacrifice, put in just as much mental schedule, and many farmers will not be U.S. corn producers are one of the and physical energy, absorb just as able to plant at all this year. Yet, main reasons I have been a relentless much risk of injury as the men who while the news has generally been advocate for higher blends of ethanol, play for the national team. Yet when tough for farmers and ranchers lately, and I am very happy the President has you break it down, a women’s national there are a couple of recent happenings delivered on his commitment to year- soccer team player earns a base salary that are worth celebrating. round sales of E15. As we move for- of $3,600 per game while a men’s player Japan’s announcement that it was ward, I will continue to advocate for earns $5,000. Over the course of a sea- lifting age limits on U.S. beef imports biofuels and the environmental and son, if both the men’s and women’s is a win for America’s ranchers, who economic benefits they bring. Conven- teams have the same record, a male will be able to substantially increase tional ethanol has laid the foundation player could earn $30,000 more than his their sales to Japan. Also, the adminis- for advanced biofuels, which will have female counterpart. tration’s move to lift the ban on the even lower life cycle emissions. Female soccer players who earn the year-round sale of E15—15-percent eth- American ingenuity has turned the privilege of representing their country anol-blended fuel—went live in the corner to create ethanol from other on the world stage get a much smaller Federal Register yesterday. This is parts of plants like corn kernel fiber, bonus, $15,000, than male soccer players great news for corn producers in South boosting yields, but we need the Envi- who earn the same privilege, $55,000. Dakota and around the Nation. ronmental Protection Agency to end When a woman’s national team wins a I have been advocating for higher the yearlong delays and approve reg- World Cup, something the U.S. women blends of ethanol for more than a dec- istrations. ade, and I have spent a lot of time ad- I will also continue to urge the Envi- have done three times—with some New vocating for the year-round sale of E15. ronmental Protection Agency to stop York State players helping—it wins a Year-round E15 is a win-win-win-win its practice of granting small refiner percentage of what a men’s team gets situation. It is a win for consumers and exemptions to the renewable fuel if it wins at all, something the U.S. for our economy. It is a win for the en- standard that discourage demand for men have never done. vironment. It is a win for our Nation’s ethanol. These so-called hardship waiv- For the sake of comparison, U.S. soc- energy security. It is also a big win for ers should be limited only to instances cer awarded the men’s national team a our Nation’s agriculture industry. where small refiners would no longer $5.4 million performance bonus for los- Year-round E15 will not only provide be profitable or competitive if they ing in the round of 16 in the 2014 World consumers with a cheaper alternative comply with their blending obligation. Cup. It awarded the women $1.7 million at the pump, but it will keep gas prices They should not be granted to refiners for winning the World Cup. lower. Plus, the year-round sale of E15 who are posting billion-dollar profits Let me repeat that so you get the means more ethanol can be sold each and seeking to game the system. We contrast. The women won the Cup and year, for gas stations will have a great- need to make sure the EPA is granting were given $1.7 million. The men got er incentive to sell E15 now that they waivers appropriately and in a trans- into the final 16 and got $5.4 million. will no longer have to go through the parent manner. That is discrimination staring us all in costly process of reworking and re- That said, the year-round sale of E15 the face. labeling E15 pumps at the start of the will actually help refiners because it This is an issue of basic fairness. Per- summer’s driving season and then of will incentivize higher ethanol blend- formances aside—and the women have converting them back in the fall. In- ing and drive down compliance costs. been excellent and often dominant over creased demand will fuel further I am thankful that President Trump the past two decades—we shouldn’t re- growth in the ethanol industry, which made good on his commitment to our ward women less for doing the same already supports hundreds of thousands farmers to get the E15 rule done, and I work as men. We shouldn’t say to gen- of U.S. jobs and contributes tens of bil- am glad he is back in the heartland erations of girls and boys who look up lions of dollars to our economy. today so he can hear firsthand about to these talented stars that women’s

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:57 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G11JN6.004 S11JNPT1 S3302 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 11, 2019 sports is in any way ‘‘less than’’ be- issued an Executive order largely ban- Congress. So, instead, on this, the 1- cause it is not. These women, who in- ning U.S. companies from selling year anniversary of President Trump’s spire our country with their poise, te- equipment to Huawei, an action I net neutrality repeal going into effect, nacity, skill, and excellence every time praised. But then the Commerce De- we will call for an immediate vote on they take the field, deserve to be fairly partment abruptly delayed that deci- the Save the Internet Act. Unfortu- compensated. sion by 3 months. Now we have this ad- nately, our Republican colleagues are Right now, the Senate could take a ditional request from OMB to soft- failing to listen to the voices of their meaningful step to support the wom- pedal a different set of restrictions on constituents and plan to block the vote en’s international team by passing leg- Huawei. from happening. islation that aims to end gender-based China needs to understand that the Let’s be clear. Net neutrality is just wage discrimination. The House passed United States is serious when it comes another way in which the Republican a paycheck fairness bill months ago, to our trade relationship. We must Party refuses to side with the ordinary which languished here in the Senate in have a consistent policy implemented people in our country—regular fami- Leader MCCONNELL’s legislative grave- with rigor. This idea of reciprocity, of lies, small businesses, and startup soft- yard. Bill after bill comes from the barring China’s companies from doing ware companies. How do they get ac- House, has the support of large per- business here until they let our biggest cess to the internet in a way in which centages of Americans, gets Republican companies do business there, is an im- they cannot feel that corporate pres- support in the House, and Leader portant part of our overall effort to in- sure restricting their ability to use MCCONNELL just lets them lie there— crease pressure on China to agree to this incredible invention to further the another tombstone in the graveyard. meaningful economic reforms. democratization of access to oppor- As the women of Team USA take the I am very troubled by the OMB’s re- tunity or, at the same time, to inno- field today, I call on Leader MCCON- quest, and I plan on strenuously oppos- vate in a way which continues to NELL to bring up the House legislation ing the approval of the delay here in change not only our own country but already passed that would aid in their Congress. our own world? fight for equal pay. I yield the floor. We can’t let big companies discrimi- I will be rooting for Team USA I suggest the absence of a quorum. nate against individual consumers. We women to kick off their campaign with The PRESIDING OFFICER. The can’t let big companies stifle speech. a win against Thailand. clerk will call the roll. Once you pay your monthly internet HUAWEI The legislative clerk proceeded to service bill, you can go anywhere you Madam President, on another mat- call the roll. want on the internet without your pro- ter, Huawei, according to public re- Mr. MARKEY. Mr. President, I ask vider slowing down or blocking your ports, the Acting Director of the Office unanimous consent that the order of path to a website of your choosing. This is a fight. It is a fight for inno- of Management and Budget, Russell the quorum call be rescinded. vation, for entrepreneurialism, for the Vought, is pushing a 2-year delay—a 2- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without American economy, and a fight for free year delay—in the implementation of objection, it is so ordered. speech—the cornerstone of our democ- key portions of a law intended to pro- NET NEUTRALITY racy—and a fight for the most powerful tect U.S. agencies and government con- Mr. MARKEY. Mr. President, I rise platform for commerce and commu- tractors from Chinese telecom tech- today in defense of net neutrality. In nications in the history of the planet. nology, chiefly Huawei. April the House of Representatives The Save the Internet Act does exactly This is deeply concerning for two rea- took an important step in passing the what the American people want. It re- sons. First, from a national security Save the Internet Act, legislation that stores the rules that ensure that fami- standpoint, the FBI, CIA, and other would overturn the Trump administra- lies aren’t subject to higher prices, members of the intelligence commu- tion’s Federal Communication Com- slower internet speeds, and even nity have testified that the technology mission’s wrongheaded decision and re- blocked websites because the big from Chinese telecom companies, such store net neutrality protections. An- broadband providers want to pump up as Huawei and ZTE, present a national other way of saying it is that net neu- their profits. security risk, potentially allowing trality is nondiscrimination online. Under Senator MCCONNELL’s leader- China to build backdoors into our net- That is what it is. It is the principle of ship, the Republicans are trying to works, enabling their cyber theft and nondiscrimination online so that large bury this bill in a legislative grave- cyber espionage for which they are, un- companies just can’t discriminate yard. Instead of acting on legislation, fortunately, well known. That is why against smaller voices, smaller compa- which, again, passed the Senate a year Congress banned U.S. Government nies, and startups. ago—it just passed in the House in In the Senate, we have already suc- agencies and contractors from using April of this year—Leader MCCONNELL this technology—because they are our cessfully passed the same proposal last has been doing little but confirming highest valued targets. We have been year. In April of 2018, my Congressional unqualified, extreme-right nominees encouraging our European allies to do Review Act resolution passed in the for the Trump administration. the same. Senate on a bipartisan vote of 52 to 47. Just listen to the bills the Senate Re- Why on Earth, then, is the Acting Di- In April 2018, on a bipartisan basis, we publicans refuse to act on: the Violence rector of OMB, Russell Vought, asking debated net neutrality and the Senate Against Women Act, no votes out here for a 2-year delay in these rules? We decided to join the majority of Ameri- on the Senate floor; voting on democ- passed the law more than a year ago. cans and support a free and open inter- racy reform, no votes out here on the President Trump has signed it, and our net. Senate floor; gun background checks, agencies and contractors have had time In that vote we sent a message to passed in the House but no vote here in to make sure their technology doesn’t President Trump about what that the Senate; paycheck fairness; the come from Huawei. means: an internet, free of corporate Paris climate agreement—no, no, no. There is simply no reason, in my control and open to all who want to But the Senate majority leader and mind, for such a lengthy delay. It communicate, engage, and innovate. his Republican colleagues can keep would only extend a window of oppor- We made it clear that Congress will not populating the legislative graveyard at tunity for what is already a dire threat fall for President Trump’s special in- their political peril because this is the to our national security. terest agenda and his broadband baron agenda that the American people want The second reason this news concerns allies who just want to block, slow to see the Senate debating, and they me so is that it is about the Trump ad- down, or discriminate against content want to see these laws put on the books ministration’s broader approach to online just to charge Americans more to protect families in our country. China. Across many issues in the on their cable bills. That is because the issues they are Trump administration, it sometimes Unfortunately, the rules for the Con- blocking are enormously popular, most feels as though the right hand doesn’t gressional Review Act that allow just with strong bipartisan support. know what the left hand is doing. A 30 Senators to force the majority to Take net neutrality. Now, 86 percent few weeks ago, the administration schedule a vote is not an option in this of Americans do not approve of the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:57 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G11JN6.006 S11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3303 Federal Communication Commission’s English, that after you pay your inter- The Trump FCC said the level of pri- action to repeal net neutrality rules, net access fee, you get to go where you vate investment in telecom would including 82 percent of Republicans, want, when you want, and how you boom. We are still waiting on that one and we are not going to have a vote out want. That is what net neutrality is all too. The Trump FCC spun a tale about here on the Senate floor. about, and that is the essence of a free voluntary net neutrality. We could all On background checks for gun pur- and open internet. As Senator MARKEY do this voluntarily—claiming that the chases, 97 percent of Americans sup- said, we wish we had had this policy big cable companies would do the right port requiring background checks for embedded once and for all in Federal thing on their own. That doesn’t even all gun buyers, but we are not going to law. We wish it had happened eons ago, pass the smell test. have a vote out here on the Senate because we have been working both in By the way, colleagues, if the compa- floor. the Senate and in the House to do it. nies were fine with net neutrality, why On staying in the Paris climate Now, if you are just picking up on would we need to get rid of it? They agreement, nearly 70 percent of reg- this, you probably want to know: Well, sure put a lot of effort into getting rid istered voters believe the United States the Senators are saying how the Trump of this altogether. should keep its promise and stay in FCC changed things in the last year; The bottom line is, the Trump FCC that historic agreement to combat cli- exactly what has happened? I am not has put consumers, from sea to shining mate change, but the Republicans will sure the sky is falling and the like. So sea—from Oregon, all the way across not allow us to even have a vote on what I am going to do for a few min- the country—basically at the hands of that out here on the Senate floor. utes is to talk about actually what has Big Cable. That is what they did when The only place where these issues happened over the last year. they repealed net neutrality. don’t have Republican support is in Suffice it to say that the big cable I want to take some time to outline Senator MCCONNELL’s office. Across the companies are counting on making the changes we have seen in just the country, there are huge bipartisan these changes. As for these changes, last year because not all of these numbers on each and every one of which are going to hurt consumers in a changes are going to come at once. In those issues. It is time that we do right steady, creeping way, my sense is that fact, I think it is fair to say the big by the American people, and we can the American people ought to know, cable companies are counting on Amer- start with the Save the Internet Act to for example, what these changes are icans not noticing sometimes when the protect the internet as we know it. doing to them and their service and terms of their contracts get worse, but, More than 100 outside advocacy orga- what they pay for it. bit by bit, people are going to notice nizations wrote to Senate leadership There is one example that you have when their prices start rising. The frac- today urging a vote on the net neu- already seen. The big carriers are sell- tures in the internet—I guess the big ing so-called unlimited data plans that trality legislation. They want action cable companies will try to figure out a totally throw away the definition of now, and Democrats are committed to way to say that, too, was a good deal the word ‘‘unlimited.’’ To understand fighting on their behalf. for consumers, a discount on the con- the complicated limits on internet ac- I am joined today by some of our tent within one bundle rather than a cess in these kind of new, newfangled greatest fighters for net neutrality in price increase and data limits on every- unlimited plans, you almost need a de- the Senate and across our country. The thing else. gree in big-cable legal jargon. Con- ranking member of the Commerce I will close with just one final point. sumers might be forced to swallow Committee, MARIA CANTWELL from That last example violates everything hard and accept it, but that doesn’t Washington State, will be out here in a that Senator MARKEY, Senator CANT- make it acceptable. few minutes, but now I am joined by Big cable companies and the enter- WELL, and I have stood for, which is an Senator RON WYDEN of Oregon. tainment giants are also reshaping open and free internet after you pay Senator WYDEN and I introduced net their industries through megamergers. your internet access fee. I say this neutrality legislation 15 years ago in As big carriers merge, there is less today, as Senator CANTWELL gets ready the House and in the Senate. Nobody competition and consumers have fewer to close this for us, we still envision understands this issue better than Sen- choices. Some of those new what Senator MARKEY and I proposed, ator WYDEN does. Partnering with Sen- megacorporations also own the content as I call it, eons ago. We still have ator CANTWELL, we are going to con- they distribute, and they want to reach made it clear that we are going to be tinue this battle. Whether it is on the as many consumers as possible. That out here fighting to embed, once and floor of the Senate or in the House or means that what is happening now is for all, in Federal law, an open and free whether it is in the courts, we will not that the internet is starting to frac- internet. That means, after you pay stop fighting until net neutrality is re- ture. your access fee, you get to go where stored. Sign up for internet service with one you want, when you want, and how you So, from my perspective, right from company, and you will be able to see want, and nothing less—nothing less— the very beginning, Senator WYDEN and their preferred bundle of content in keeps pace with the American con- I have been on the right side of history. high definition at top speeds. If you sumer. We have been fighting for an issue that want to go outside their bundle of I thank my colleagues, Senator MAR- has overwhelming public support, and websites and streaming services, plan KEY, for his leadership on this, and we are not going to give up until we to pay a whole lot more. Senator CANTWELL, our leader on the have won this fight. That is a bad deal for the American Commerce Committee, and I look for- At this point, I yield the floor. consumer. American consumers ought ward to working with both of them. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- to be able to access what they want The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ator from Oregon. and when they want to. As Senator ator from Washington. Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I am MARKEY and I and Senator CANTWELL Ms. CANTWELL. Mr. President, I pleased to be able to join my friend have talked about, it is also a night- come to the floor to join my colleague, Senator MARKEY here today. It has mare for the startup companies, the the Senator from Oregon, who has been been exactly 1 year since the Trump engines of innovation in America that a long proponent of a very strong inter- FCC engineered the repeal of net neu- will not be able to afford special treat- net economy and privacy rights. I very trality, and I am going to spend the ment and will not be able to compete much appreciate his leadership on so next few minutes making sure people with these behemoths. many of these technology issues. He understand what the effect of that has Now, the Trump FCC repealed net and I represent a very strong tech- been. I want to begin by picking up on neutrality—and I will close with this— nology economy in the Pacific North- a point Senator MARKEY made with re- by making some very farfetched prom- west, and we want to fight to keep that spect to what this is all about. ises. They said, for example, that there innovation. Net neutrality may still be a term would be new innovation. They can He and I actually held a summit in that some people aren’t familiar with, produce new innovation, Senator MAR- our adjoining communities just about but what it is all about is a free and KEY, without any regulation. That the app economy. This was several open internet. It means, in simple hadn’t happened. years ago—probably 7 or 8 years ago

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:57 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G11JN6.007 S11JNPT1 S3304 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 11, 2019 now. He and I worked together to for- ferent backgrounds participate in the mittee, and I hope we will be able to mulate, with our colleges, Washington economy, and it is helping with eco- ask these important questions about State University and Oregon, literally nomic empowerment, but innovative why cable companies are continuing to just the app economy. businesses in every small town and gouge consumers in many areas. I think about the applications we saw every city need to have an internet I thank the Presiding Officer, and I 7 years ago. Some of them were for hik- that is going to give them access to yield the floor. ing trails, some of them were for solu- create jobs and move their local econo- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- tions for our law enforcement to have mies forward. Today, in the United ator from Massachusetts. better information, and some of them States, three cable companies—just Mr. MARKEY. Mr. President, I think were just pure business applications. I three cable companies—have control of Senator CANTWELL and Senator WYDEN think about how much we have grown internet access for 70 percent of Ameri- have done an excellent job in laying that app economy in the last 7 to 10 cans, and 80 percent of rural Americans out the parameters of the problems years and how much it will be im- still only have one choice for high- that exist if we do not have net neu- pacted by an internet that is not an speed broadband for their homes and trality enshrined as the law of the open internet and universal in giving businesses. We are not likely to get land. people access to service. I say this be- competition where the consumer can We believe the principles of non- cause those new startups know more just say: You are artificially slowing discrimination—the principles that en- than anybody else that if they are not me down and charging me too much; I sure that the internet is open and ac- the big behemoth in the market and am just going to the competition. That cessible to the smallest voices as well they are a new interest competing is not likely to happen. That is why we as the largest voices. We need laws to against an existing business or if they need a strong FCC approach to pro- protect the smallest voices. We need have a new idea and they don’t have tecting an open internet and saying protections to ensure that they are the clout to have fast internet speeds, they shouldn’t block, throttle, and ma- going to be heard, that they can inno- they are not going to reach consumers; nipulate internet access. Without these vate, that they can take their entre- they are not going to reach their cli- protections, Big Cable can move faster preneurial zeal, their insights into the ents; and they are not going to have a in charging more. So I ask my col- additional changes that can be made in business model that is successful. leagues on the other side of the aisle to this longstanding—now a 20-year his- So I thank Senator WYDEN for his say it is time to hold these companies tory of dynamic changes that have leadership for decades on these impor- accountable and put consumers ahead taken place in the online commercial tant issues. I thank my colleague Sen- of these big cable profits. world and that they will be able to in- ator MARKEY for organizing us this I can guarantee that the American novate. morning to say one thing loud and people know better. Literally, it They should not have to get permis- clear: After 1 year, we already know doesn’t matter what political affili- sion to innovate. They should not have what is happening on the internet. One ation you have, the majority of Ameri- to get permission to be able to change thing the Senate can do is protect con- cans all oppose repealing protections the way in which people communicate sumers from big cable companies from that make for an open internet. They in our country. We shouldn’t have to overcharging them. That is why we are know it is time for us to protect con- hire lawyers to negotiate with the law- out here to say that we should have a sumers and that this is only going to yers of the biggest companies in the vote to protect consumers, to protect get more complex as our economy de- United States in order to ensure that companies that produce 20 percent of pends more and more on an open inter- investors aren’t going to lose all their our economy over 377,000 jobs in my net. money as the small company gets State. I guarantee you I will be here As my colleague from Oregon has tipped upside down and has all of their this morning to articulate why an said, the Trump FCC has given a green resources absolutely devastated by internet service needs to be protected. light to companies, basically, to keep anticompetitive activity. That is what We know we have to fight back against doing whatever they want and to con- this is all about—democracy and cap- companies that want to gouge con- tinue to take more out of consumers’ italism, entrepreneurial spirit, the sumers or suppress competition. pockets. ability to innovate, the ability to be It has been 1 year since the FCC de- Today, on the Senate floor, we have able to go to the marketplace. cided to turn back protections for the an opportunity. My colleague from In order for capitalism to work, it internet. We are here today because we Massachusetts, who has been as much a has to have a conscience. Capitalism know we have already seen the great leader on these issues and has without a conscience allows for unfet- inklings of what is more to come—com- been working to protect an open inter- tered large corporations to take advan- panies that are doing things such as net for decades, has an opportunity to tage of small companies, startups, and slowing down speeds or charging con- say where we stand in protecting the individuals in our society. It has to sumers more. We know more than 20 American consumer. Just last year, a have a conscience. Net neutrality is million people stood up and told the bipartisan majority in the U.S. Sen- the conscience for the online world we FCC they want strong internet protec- ate—49 Democrats and 3 Republicans— live in. It ensures that there is fair- tions, and they do not want to see joined together to overturn the FCC’s ness, openness, and it ensures that the large-scale companies overcharging or repealing of internet protections. We apertures that are there cannot be nar- gouging them. were here together to say we want the rowed just because of the corporate I don’t even know how we can talk internet protected. agenda of an individual huge company. about getting broadband service if Now the House of Representatives That is the essence of this whole de- there are not going to be strong rules has done its job. It has basically pro- bate. It is something we believe is at on the internet that protect consumers tected the internet and taken an initia- the heart of what this 21st century from being overcharged. The truth is, tive. It is time for Leader MCCONNELL platform of commerce should include. we know today that the internet is a to put the big cable companies on no- It will be, in a lot of ways, the defining great economy for us. It is helping us tice and to allow debate on the Senate issue of whether this entire era is one to research. It is helping us in life- floor and hold them accountable so we that is characterized by fairness or one saving healthcare. We had one of the can say we want an open internet, and that is characterized by monopolistic FCC administrators out in the North- this type of practice should be fought or duopoly practices. west looking at healthcare applica- against. UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—H.R. 1644 tions, and they are phenomenal for I hope our colleagues will be given Mr. President, on behalf of Senator helping everything from PTSD to look- the opportunity for this debate, to look CANTWELL and Senator WYDEN and my- ing at ways to deliver just-in-time at why it is so important to protect self, I ask unanimous consent, as in healthcare for those who are in remote consumers, the innovation economy, legislative session, that the Senate parts of our State. and a free and open internet. proceed to the immediate consider- We know the internet is a great Tomorrow there is an FCC hearing ation of Calendar No. 74, H.R. 1644, a equalizer. It is helping people from dif- before the Senate Commerce Com- bill to restore the open internet order

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:57 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G11JN6.009 S11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3305 of the Federal Communications Com- brothers and sisters on the other side and security crisis at the border, these mission; that the bill be considered of the aisle that we can pass a law to- criminal organizations have no prob- read a third time and passed; and that morrow afternoon providing Americans lem exploiting the security gaps. the motions to reconsider be consid- with all the protection they want from I can say confidently that without ered made and laid upon the table with blocking, throttling, and preventing coordinated government response, the no intervening action or debate. paid prioritization. What we will not do problem is going to get worse and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there and what this President will not sign is worse, which means more and more objection? legislation authorizing the Federal Americans will die as a result of drug Mr. WICKER. Mr. President, reserv- Government to set internet rates in overdoses. ing the right to object— the old 1934 Bell System of title II reg- In the past, this caucus has examined The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ulations. For that reason, I do object. everything from prescription drug ator from Mississippi. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- abuse, to the expansion of fentanyl, to Mr. WICKER. Mr. President, I don’t tion is heard. trafficking across our southern border. think the answer to the question is The Senator from Massachusetts. As these and other hearings have illus- going to be a surprise to my friend Mr. MARKEY. Mr. President, despite trated, there is no single contributor to from Massachusetts. I will only say the Republican objections today, Sen- this crisis and no silver bullet. this, and I will try to do it briefly. I ator CANTWELL, Senator WYDEN, and I, The opioid epidemic is called a crisis have been amazed, over the last 11⁄2 and tens of millions of people across for a reason: It is pervasive and all-en- years and even longer, at the intense, this country will not stop fighting compassing. We can’t look at the prob- overblown rhetoric about this issue of until net neutrality is fully restored. lem through a soda straw, focusing net neutrality and the hyperbole we Whether in the Halls of Congress or in only on how the drugs get here or how have heard on the floor of the Senate the courts of our country, this is going to more effectively treat those who are and elsewhere. to be a fight that is fought until it is already addicted. We need to take a About 11⁄2 years ago, the FCC voted finally won. more holistic approach that focuses on on the Restoring Internet Freedom I yield the floor. reducing supply by reducing demand Order. It went into effect. It repealed The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- and eliminating the myriad of factors what most of us considered a heavy- ator from Texas. that fueled this fire. handed approach based on a law that OPIOID EPIDEMIC The International Narcotics Control took effect back in 1934. Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, this Caucus will hold a hearing this after- When the FCC implemented this new Congress, I have the great privilege of noon to examine how the U.S. Govern- restoring internet freedom order back cochairing the Senate Caucus on Inter- ment can expand our international ef- a year and a half ago, I was just as- national Narcotics Control with the forts against drug abuse and narcotics tounded by what was being said by my senior Senator from California, DIANNE trafficking and take the first step to- friends on the left. One Senator warned FEINSTEIN. As more families across the ward developing a comprehensive that this was practically the end of country lose their loved ones to the strategy. Netflix, YouTube, and Amazon. An- scourge of opioids, the work of this Our first witness will be the Sec- other cautioned: caucus could not be more important. retary of State, Secretary Pompeo, They want to get rid of the Federal Com- Today, people in our country are whose Department works across the munications Commission’s net neutrality more likely to die from an opioid over- U.S. Government and with our partners rules so that . . . Internet Service Providers dose than a car crash, but that hasn’t around the world to combat this can indiscriminately charge more for inter- always been the case. Our country’s transnational crime. We look forward net fast lanes, slow down websites, block opioid abuse epidemic began in the to hearing from him, as well as other websites, make it harder and maybe even im- 1990s when pharmaceutical companies experts on the second panel about the possible for inventors, entrepreneurs. promoted aggressive pain management, growing epidemic and what Congress One tweet from my friends on the assuring the medical community that must do, working in a bipartisan effort, Democratic side said: ‘‘If we don’t save patients would not become addicted to to address it. net neutrality, you’ll get the internet these drugs. As a result, doctors began As I said earlier, our whole-of-gov- one word at a time.’’ That quote got to prescribe more and more of them. ernment strategy must focus on supply three Pinocchios from even the Wash- We know what happened next. In the and demand. Last Congress, we passed ington Post. decades since, we have faced a steady landmark legislation to combat the These things never happened. As a increase in opioid abuse and have un- opioid crisis, which President Trump matter of fact, people on the other side dertaken aggressive efforts to address called ‘‘the single largest bill to com- of the issue who actually have taken this epidemic. bat a drug crisis in the history of the the position of the Senator from Mas- There has been a concerted effort country.’’ Through the collaboration of sachusetts have admitted that ISPs are across the country to attack overpre- 70 bipartisan proposals in the Senate, delivering on consumers’ expectations. scribing of opioids in the hope of pre- this law aims to not only stem the tide They are not throttling websites. venting more people from becoming ad- of drugs coming across the border but As a matter of fact, here is what has dicted. But that alone cannot be our to offer some support and hope to those happened since the FCC order went sole focus. Of the more than 70,000 suffering from drug addiction. It was a into effect a year and a half ago: overdose deaths in America in 2017, major bipartisan accomplishment and Broadband providers large and small more than half were the result of her- one that I hope we can continue to have deployed fiber networks to 5.9 oin and synthetic opioids, not prescrip- build on in this Congress because a million new homes—the largest num- tion drugs. great deal of work remains to be done. ber ever recorded. More Americans are The more we step up our efforts to Beyond supply and demand, we need connected at higher speeds than ever limit prescription opioid diversion, the to take aim at the criminal organiza- before. Capital expenditures have re- higher the demand for other illicit tions that traffic drugs and engage in a bounded from the slump they suffered drugs, many of which are funneled into whole host of criminal activity. As oth- when the internet was subjected to our communities by criminal organiza- ers have pointed out, these criminal or- title II. tions operating across international ganizations are commodity-agnostic— This should surprise no one because borders. These groups run sophisti- they will engage in human trafficking, the internet has thrived during Demo- cated drug trafficking operations, mov- migrant smuggling, money laundering, cratic and Republican administrations ing vast amounts of cocaine, meth- counterfeit goods, public corruption, and during Democratic majorities on amphetamine, heroin, fentanyl, and and the list goes on and on. What they the FCC and Republican majorities on other illegal drugs through Central are really about is making money. the FCC when we have taken the light- America and Mexico and into the They don’t care anything for the mi- touch regulatory approach. United States. With Customs and Bor- grants or the people affected by their The issue seems to be title II regula- der Protection personnel spread thin crimes. The real kicker here is that tion of rates. I would simply say to my because of the current humanitarian while these criminal organizations are

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:57 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G11JN6.010 S11JNPT1 S3306 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 11, 2019 perpetuating the opioid epidemic, fuel- RECESS ganda and identify foreign attempts to ing a cycle of violence, and abusing in- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under influence Congress and the American nocent civilians, they are growing rich- the previous order, the Senate stands public. Until recently, however, this er and richer by the minute. in recess until 2:15 p.m. Foreign Agents Registration Act has Targeting these organizations means Thereupon, the Senate, at 12:30 p.m., been seldom used. more than stopping the flow of drugs recessed until 2:15 p.m. and reassem- Now—get this—only 15 violators of into our country; it means ending a bled when called to order by the Pre- this act have been criminally pros- cycle of crime and violence and work- ecuted since 1966, and 1966 was the date siding Officer (Mrs. CAPITO). ing together with Mexico and Central when this law was last updated. Of American countries to help them es- f course, now I am trying to update it cape the savage grip of these criminal EXECUTIVE CALENDAR—Continued again. About half of these prosecu- organizations. tions, of the 15, stem from the work of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Additionally, we need to strengthen Special Counsel Mueller’s investiga- ator from Iowa. security cooperation with our inter- tion, though that is not due to the lack national partners so that they are able FOREIGN AGENTS DISCLOSURE AND of foreign influence efforts to affect REGISTRATION ENHANCEMENT ACT to more effectively fight side by side our Federal decision making. with us. Mexico and Central and South Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, As part of my oversight efforts, I American nations often lack the abil- for nearly 2 years Special Counsel first raised concerns about the shoddy ity to adequately counter the traf- Mueller’s investigation captivated Foreign Agent Registration Act en- ficking occurring within their borders, Washington. Most of the media report- forcement in 2015. Now, I did this be- and corruption serves as a major road- ing focused on speculation and false al- fore Donald Trump launched his Presi- block in efforts to stop criminal activ- legations of a criminal conspiracy be- dential campaign. I did it when a ity. tween the Trump campaign and the former Clinton White House staffer and There are a number of programs in Kremlin. This reporting was fueled by a lawyer for a Georgian political party place already—many of which began critics eager to all but guarantee the failed to register as foreign agents. through the Merida Initiative—which President’s guilt. After a very exhaus- I also raised concerns about work for have yielded positive results, but we tive investigation—and, of course, mil- Ukranians by Paul Manafort and the need to look at all of these and make lions and millions of taxpayer dollars Podesta Group, and about reports that sure we understand what works and being spent by the Mueller investiga- the Democratic National Committee what does not work so we can justify tion—many of those same critics still worked with Ukraine to undermine the the expenditure of U.S. taxpayer dol- can’t accept that Mueller and his in- Trump campaign. I raised concerns lars in this fight. By strengthening and vestigative team of Democratic donors when the firm behind the discredited expanding these operations, we can found no collusion or crime. Steele dossier failed to register for its help our southern neighbors fight The continuing political noise over lobbying work to repeal U.S. sanctions drugs, crime, and corruption within the last 2 years, however, risks drown- against Russia. their own borders, which would more ing out critical siren warnings of an- Now, as it turned out, that is the effectively reduce the flow of drugs and other real threat—self-interested and same lobbying effort that was behind other illicit goods moving across our surreptitious foreign influence in our the bait and switch at the Trump southern border. political discourse. Mueller’s team in- Tower in June of 2016. I don’t have to Finally, if we want any of these ef- dicted dozens of Russians for a scheme go into details about that Trump forts to be sustainable, we can’t just to sow discord in American politics Tower meeting. That is a very famous focus on law and order; we must look through our social media and the re- and well documented meeting. at ways to invest in economic develop- lease of hacked emails. However, not I even subpoenaed Manafort to tes- ment to help these countries build enough attention has been paid to for- tify at the Judiciary Committee hear- stronger economies. These are beau- eign interests secretly enlisting Amer- ing on lax Foreign Agents Registration tiful, vibrant countries that are also ican cutouts to directly influence our Act enforcement, and I praised Mueller victims of endemic crime in the region. laws, our public policies, and, most im- for dusting off the law that had been Helping them promote economic secu- portantly, public opinion to destroy ignored by lobbyists and prosecutors rity will carry immense benefits for our social cohesion. for so long because they really didn’t the entire region, and it is something This is a very serious problem that want the American public to know that we need to discuss more in the coming should send shivers down the spine of they were working for a foreign coun- months. anyone in government who meets with try. Senator FEINSTEIN and I have worked lobbyists. If lobbyists or public rela- Now, that may sound like that is together in the past on legislation to tions firms are pushing policy pref- something illegal. What is illegal is address the drug epidemic, such as the erences at the behest of foreign powers that you don’t tell the American peo- Substance Abuse Prevention Act, and foreign interests, we ought to ple whom you are working for. It is which is now the law of the land. This know about it. not, as far as I know, illegal to work Congress, we will continue our impor- This week I introduced legislation to for the interests of another country, as tant work together on the Inter- strengthen and also fine-tune enforce- they might have some legitimate inter- national Narcotics Control Caucus. I ment authorities to better expose clan- est in our policymaking, but the point look forward to hearing from our dis- destine foreign influence campaigns. is that the public ought to know whom tinguished witnesses this afternoon My bipartisan bill, the Foreign Agents they are working for. and engaging in a larger discussion— Disclosure and Registration Enhance- Now, I talked about subpoenaing hopefully a nationwide discussion— ment Act, will encourage greater com- Manafort, and in the end Manafort, his about how we can reverse the devasta- pliance with a very often ignored re- colleague Rick Gates, and former tion caused by the opioid crisis and quirement for lobbyists working on be- Obama White House Counsel Greg drug overdoses in America. half of foreign entities to tell the U.S. Craig were among those indicted for I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum. people who they are working for. It ac- violating this Foreign Agents Registra- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. complishes this by creating critical up- tion Act. CRUZ). The clerk will call the roll. dates to one of our Nation’s oldest lob- My Foreign Agents Registration Act The bill clerk proceeded to call the bying disclosure laws. oversight activities have been done roll. Way back in 1938, Congress first without regard to power, party, or The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- passed a bill to accomplish a way to ex- privilege. I happen to have a reputation ator from Washington. pose this foreign influence in America, as an equal-opportunity overseer to see Mrs. MURRAY. I ask unanimous con- particularly within our government. that the laws are faithfully enforced, sent that the quorum call be rescinded. That bill passed in 1938 is called the and I believe that this very act of reg- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Foreign Agents Registration Act. The istration of foreign agents ought to be objection, it is so ordered. bill was meant to unmask Nazi propa- better enforced and enforced equally.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:38 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G11JN6.012 S11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3307 Now, all of this talk about this law that scofflaws face for violating the the bipartisan Foreign Agents Disclo- may have started as a creative tactic law’s registration and disclosure re- sure and Registration Enhancement by an aggressive team of investigators quirements. Act that we will accomplish these ends. to pressure Manafort into spilling non- It also requires foreign agents to im- Again, I welcome a lot of additional existent details on the Trump cam- mediately disclose their clients. That cosponsorship of my colleagues. This is paign, but Mueller’s probe had the posi- way, policymakers—including those of definitely a good government piece of tive effect of shining a light on the us in the Senate—can evaluate their legislation. Justice Department’s registration unit positions in light of those associations. I yield the floor. on the enforcement of this law of 1938, Even my own office has, in the past, I suggest the absence of a quorum. and it also has shown light, as well, on been targeted by secretive lobbying ef- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. CAS- a legion of lobbyists who work for for- forts orchestrated by foreign powers, SIDY). The clerk will call the roll. eign agents who had flown under the whose policy interests were diamet- The senior assistant legislative clerk radar for very many years. rically opposed to those of our great proceeded to call the roll. Now, because of all this trans- country. I saw through the ploy, but Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask parency, the charges spurred a rush on anyone in government should have full unanimous consent that the order for K Street. New foreign agent registra- awareness into who they are meeting the quorum call be rescinded. tions increased by 50 percent from 2016 with and why those meetings are tak- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to 2017. Now, I can’t believe a single ing place. objection, it is so ordered. one of those people registering of that The bill requires the Justice Depart- FLOODING IN ILLINOIS 50 percent increase in registration ment to craft a comprehensive enforce- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, Satur- didn’t realize this law existed, but they ment strategy for the law to better co- day morning, I was in Alton, IL. This probably thought they could get away ordinate agency efforts, to analyze the picture here is what we saw. You have with something that most people have law’s current exemptions and fee struc- to look closely to understand what I been getting away with for decades. ture, and to promote transparency by am looking at here. These grain ele- Now, Attorney General Barr also re- ensuring the ongoing proactive release vators are in downtown Alton, IL, and cently pledged to prioritize enforce- of the law’s advisory opinions. this is the Mississippi River, which has ment of that law as he heads up the Finally, it establishes a review of the now risen to the point that it is just Justice Department, and, of course, we Lobbying Disclosure Act exemptions to below this red line. I know this red line all ought to be pleased to hear that determine whether and to what extent a little bit because it marks the 1993 from the Attorney General. it has been abused to conceal foreign flood level of the same Mississippi However, even though the 1938 law is influence. River, so we are almost there. We were finally being taken more seriously, Legitimate interests engaging in le- hoping over the weekend that the river that law still lacks key enforcement gitimate conduct shouldn’t bear an un- would crest and that Alton and so authorities needed to investigate and necessary burden. Hopefully, in the many other communities in the Mid- hold accountable covert conveyors of way we have written this law, that un- west would be spared further flooding. foreign interests. necessary burden is avoided. But, at The interesting thing is, when I went The 1938 law also includes a broad ex- the same time, we must also be certain down there to talk to the people en- emption for anyone already registered that this exemption hasn’t created an gaged in the recovery effort and trying with Congress as a lobbyist. It is time opportunity for abuse by those who to help fight these floodwaters, there that we ask whether this exemption wish to operate in the dark. With this was an insight I was really surprised to continues to serve the public interest increase in registration under the 1938 hear. I asked them what is different and operates as intended. about this flood, because we get lots of Moreover, even those registered law, we find that a lot of people must floods in the Midwest. The difference under the 1938 law aren’t required to have been operating in the dark. clearly disclose that they are working This bill is a product of my years- with this flood, according to those who on behalf of a foreign government or long oversight into the 1938 law as well have done the research, is this is a entity if they happen to be meeting as bipartisan cooperation. It reflects a flood of longer duration than any flood with Capitol Hill or administration of- consensus that the curtain over foreign we have seen since 1927. ficials. Policymakers need to know influence has to be peeled back. When I spoke to the mayor of the when these meetings are driven by for- This year, compared to the bill I in- town of Alton, IL, I said: So this comes eign interests. troduced last year—and we had com- and goes? He said: It never goes, Sen- Now, getting back to the legislation I petition with other bills last year—we ator. We have had six floods in the last am introducing, this bipartisan bill, have been able to find a bipartisan ef- 10 years that were supposed to be based on my oversight work, grants fort that combines what other Mem- breaking historic records. Federal investigators a lot of new bers’ thinking is on the subject. So I So let’s step back for a minute and tools, such as civil investigative de- am happy to announce that Senators take an honest look at this, if we can, mand authority to help the Justice De- FEINSTEIN, CORNYN, SHAHEEN, RUBIO, and realize that we are living in a little partment gain access to material need- and YOUNG are cosponsors at the time different world this year than we did ed to identify covert foreign influence of this introduction, and I hope that just a few years ago. The extreme and improve the act’s compliance. This other Members will join us as well. weather events, which we hear reported bill strengthens the Justice Depart- The Mueller investigation might not every single day, suggest that some- ment’s hand in rooting out those who have brought the legal charges that thing is going on beyond just changes attempt to shield their operation from many of the President’s critics were in the weather. When we see rainfall the American people and policymakers. hoping for. They were hoping for an ex- and snowfall in the upper Midwest, We have to ensure accountability, cuse to get President Trump out of of- which is now responsible for this flood- and to accomplish that goal, my bill fice. But at least that investigation by ing situation here, we have to ask our- provides key controls on who in the Mueller was a powerful indictment of selves the obvious question: Is this just Justice Department can use the new our government’s lax enforcement of a one-off event, or are we seeing the authority, and it provides due process the Foreign Agents Registration Act new normal? And if this is the new nor- protection. This authority will also and also of our willingness to take the mal, are we prepared for it? sunset after 5 years, requiring the Jus- bait of foreign powers seeking to wreak When these floodwaters hopefully re- tice Department to demonstrate that havoc on our civic discourse. cede in the very near future, there will the law has been appropriately used if In the wake of the Mueller investiga- be a lot of repair work to be done. Congress is to reauthorize it. tion, it is on us, right here in the Con- There is a lot of damage to homes, In addition, the bill requires a review gress, to keep our eye on the ball. It is businesses, and families. But then of the new authority by the Justice De- on us to strengthen our defenses there will be a big question: What do partment’s inspector general. against hidden foreign influence and we do next? If this is the new normal in This bipartisan bill also improves de- preserve the voice of the American peo- our weather patterns, if we are in fact terrence by strengthening the penalties ple. I believe with the introduction of seeing a change in our climate around

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:38 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G11JN6.015 S11JNPT1 S3308 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 11, 2019 the United States and around the eryone there to be careful and make forth for our country—they became world, how will we respond? My first certain that they do everything they symbols of our security, symbols of our concern, of course, is my home State of can to protect themselves and their freedoms, symbols of our country’s Illinois and the folks who are kind property. willingness, effort, and tenacity to enough to let me serve them in the When you take a look at this picture fight back. U.S. Senate. taken in Alton, IL, you don’t see the This legislation would ensure that all I want to do everything I can to work real story. There are a few people, fam- 9/11 first responders and survivors who with the Army Corps of Engineers, ilies who are looking at floodwaters, have been injured by the toxins at which is a critical part of flood protec- but the real story is the coordinated ef- Ground Zero would receive their full tion for the Midwest. These earthen fort, which is heartwarming. It is not compensation through the September levees you will see along the shorelines just the Federal agencies, like the 11th Victim Compensation Fund now of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Corps of Engineers and the Coast and into the future as more and more have been sorely taxed by these flood- Guard; it is not just the State agencies, become ill with 9/11-related cancers. waters. When they are drenched and like the Illinois Emergency Manage- When I visited Ground Zero, I will soaked over long periods of time, they ment Agency; it is the local units of never forget that smell—a burning, tend to weaken. We count on the Army government, like the city of Alton and acrid odor. These men and women Corps of Engineers and the good people so many other cities, that have come didn’t just visit it once but time and locally to step forward and help us for- together to coordinate their efforts and again to carry out the cleanup of tify these levees. We need to continue to make the best of what they have. Ground Zero. Unfortunately, thousands to do that, maybe even more so be- It is also an effort by a lot of chari- of first responders and survivors, in- cause of the frequency of the floods we table organizations. As you might ex- cluding many who reside in my home are seeing in the Midwest. pect, the Red Cross was on the scene State of Colorado, now suffer from ill- But we have a responsibility here in almost immediately, and we also know nesses and diseases from the toxins Washington too. What are we doing the Salvation Army has been involved they inhaled day after day during the about the climate change that is hap- as well. They are all doing their part to recovery efforts at Ground Zero. pening around the world? What are we make sure we work together. It is unacceptable for this Congress doing to make sure our kids and But the one group that should be rec- to fail these heroes and their families. grandkids will inherit an Earth that is ognized—they may not have a formal It is unacceptable to fail the families habitable and that won’t face these title—are the men and women, the and heroes of September 11. There is no kinds of awful occurrences on a regular families and community leaders who time to waste as Congress debates this basis? Are we willing to make sac- stepped up and rolled up their sleeves issue. More and more people are be- rifices and changes in the comfort of to fill the sandbags to help their neigh- coming ill, more and more people are our own lives just a little bit so that bors. It is not just a midwestern thing, suffering. Today people such as Lou Al- our kids and grandkids have a world but it is a midwestern thing, as far as varez came to Washington, DC, post- that they can live in, a world that is I am concerned. Our people and our poning a chemotherapy treatment to habitable, that they can pass on to the families across my State time and advocate for his fellow heroes. next generation? I don’t think that is again step up to lend a helping hand to The fund expires at the end of this too much to ask. one another. In this time of need with year if we do not act. These men and There was an agreement reached a this kind of flooding damage in Alton women have already been forced to re- few years ago in Paris. Every nation in and all across our State, it does my duce their compensation. We have seen the world signed up to do something. heart proud to see that these folks a reduction of their compensation for 9/ Every single nation in the world signed have once again responded to this call. 11 first responders due to the impend- up to do something to reach a common I yield the floor. ing insolvency. goal of stopping the warming of this I suggest the absence of a quorum. Jon Stewart, a longtime advocate for planet and everything that has fol- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the 9/11 responders, testified today be- lowed. Then what happened with the clerk will call the roll. fore the House Judiciary Committee, election of this President? President The senior assistant bill clerk pro- expressing the urgency of making sure Trump stepped forward and said: Count ceeded to call the roll. these first responders receive the care us out. The United States is not in the Mr. GARDNER. Madam President, I they deserve. He testified before mem- Paris Agreement any longer. We are ask unanimous consent that the order bers of the committee in the House the only nation in the world to step for the quorum call be rescinded. about the need to act now because time away from that agreement. The rest of The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. is of the essence. He said that these the world understands the gravity of BLACKBURN). Without objection, it is so men and women ‘‘responded in 5 sec- this challenge. Today, it is the floods ordered. onds. They did their jobs, with courage, in the Midwest. Tomorrow, it will be S. 546 grace, tenacity, humility . . . 18 years that tornado in Oklahoma. The list Mr. GARDNER. Madam President, I later’’ it is time for Congress to do its goes on and on and on. rise for the swift passage of bipartisan job. I stand ready to work with everyone legislation I am leading with Senator That is what I hope my colleagues I can locally to deal with this, but I KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND known as the will do—our job. Pass this important also plead with this administration— Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent bipartisan legislation, recognizing the open your eyes to the reality of cli- Authorization of the September 11th service and the sacrifice of these great mate change in the world and what it Victim Compensation Fund Act. heroes of 9/11. is doing to the extreme weather pat- I will never forget the images of the Tomorrow the House companion leg- terns we currently face. brave men and women running into islation will be marked up in the Judi- Our Governor, J. B. Pritzker, has de- danger to save lives during the Sep- ciary Committee. Congress must do the clared a disaster in 34 of Illinois’s 102 tember 11 terrorist attacks. I never had right thing. The Senate must do our counties—about a third of the State. the privilege or honor of going to New job, and it must act on this legislation. Four hundred Illinois National Guard York City prior to September 11, 2001, I urge my colleagues to join this legis- men and women members are working but I will never forget my first visit lation to cosponsor the bill, to support sometimes around the clock to do their after September 11, 2001, going to this effort, and to support the effort in part, and my hat is off to them and Ground Zero, watching the firetrucks, the House and Senate to swiftly pass their families for their extraordinary with their flag, heading to Ground Zero this legislation to ensure these heroes sacrifice. to continue to work, and now that has receive the care they need and deserve. The levees, like the Nutwood Levee, become absolutely emblazoned in the We didn’t know what was going to which isn’t far from Alton, IL, were minds of the people of this country. happen on September 11, but for the breached by floodwaters, and over the The work they did wasn’t just for thousands of people involved at Ground past week, a small town was evacuated. those in Manhattan who suffered in- Zero, we know what will happen if Con- State and local officials have urged ev- credible loss but the work they carried gress fails to act. It is unacceptable.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:38 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G11JN6.017 S11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3309 That is why I urge my colleagues to a better life. He was known as a gen- are trying to put your training to use. pass this important legislation, to do erous and devoted coworker, friend, They did remarkable work. the right thing and stand up for their uncle, and brother. He was murdered One of the officers was shot while fellow heroes who served our country that day. confronting the gunman. He survived so well. Joshua Hardy worked for the city for because he was wearing a bulletproof I yield the floor. 4 years in the department of public vest that was likely funded by a bullet- I suggest the absence of a quorum. utilities. He was known for his kind- proof vest program through which the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The hearted nature, love for family and Senate and the House have, for years, clerk will call the roll. faith. enabled local jurisdictions to have bul- The senior assistant bill clerk pro- Michelle ‘‘Missy’’ Langer worked for letproof vests. ceeded to call the roll. the city for 12 years and was known for The gunman, who was killed in the Mr. KAINE. Madam President, I ask her beaming smile and passion for the firefight, was carrying high-caliber unanimous consent that the order for Pittsburgh Steelers. We have a lot of handguns with high-capacity ammuni- the quorum call be rescinded. Steelers fans in Virginia. She had plans tion magazines. By some reports, the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to retire soon. She was murdered that magazines allowed the gun to fire up to objection, it is so ordered. day. 30 rounds in automatic succession. And VIRGINIA BEACH CITY HALL SHOOTING Rick Nettleton was a 28-year em- he was carrying suppressors that sup- Mr. KAINE. Mr. President, I rise to ployee of the city. He was a selfless pressed the noise of these weapons, talk about a sad tragedy that occurred leader in regional utility system plan- which made it more difficult for the re- in Virginia on May 31—the shooting ning and a veteran of the 130th Engi- sponding officers to determine where deaths of 12 individuals in Virginia neer Brigade of the Army. the shooting was happening. Beach. Kate Nixon was a 10-year employee of I want to commend the emergency It was a Friday. I was in Virginia the city who was known for her intel- personnel for treating the wounded and Beach that day having meetings in the lect. She was a loving wife and mother also those who have responded to the community on the boardwalk at a of three. mental health needs of the families of hotel with the Old Dominion Bar Asso- Chris Kelly Rapp had just been there the wounded and killed, of other city ciation. It was a meeting about sea 11 months as a city employee. He was employees, of friends of the city em- level rise with interested constituents. known for his kindness and passion for ployees, and of the entire community I had just left Virginia Beach to drive playing the bagpipes. I met a couple at that was brutalized by this. These back to my home, and after I left, the memorial whose wedding he had deaths have robbed Virginia Beach of within a couple of hours, I got word graced with his bagpipe playing. He some wonderful neighbors who served about a shooting at the Virginia Beach was devoted to his wife. their communities in many ways. City Hall. Bert Snelling was one of the 12 who I went to a memorial service a week This is a city hall I know well. I was was not a city employee. He was a con- after the shooting, last Thursday, June the mayor of Richmond and used to tractor. He had come to the municipal 6. I went to the memorial and saw the work closely with the mayor of Vir- center to get a permit that day, like so mountains of flowers that had been left ginia Beach at that time. I also tried many people who walk into the build- by crosses with each of the names of cases in the courthouse right there ing permits office to get a permit. I the 12 on them. While I was there, I vis- near Virginia Beach City Hall when I learned a lot about Bert because he was ited with everyday people who were served as a private attorney in private a contractor who had done the car- coming by to pay respects. They want- practice. pentry renovations on the mayor’s ed to tell me how proud they were of I rise to talk about these 12 victims home. The mayor talked about be- their city, the city employees, the but also talk about my hope that the friending this wonderful contractor in bravery and heroism, and people pull- Virginia Beach shooting will lead us to the community. ing together. I met a couple for whom stop being bystanders and take mean- Then, finally, there was Bobby Wil- one of the guys had played bagpipes at ingful action to reduce gun violence. liams. Bobby had worked for the city their wedding. I met the mother of one If I could say a few words about each for 41 years in the department of public of the victims and family members of of the 12 individuals who were killed at utilities. During the course of his time others. Virginia Beach: Laquita Brown was a 4- with Virginia Beach, he was awarded When they saw elected officials year employee of the department of with eight service awards in recogni- there, they wanted to talk about their public works. She was known for her tion of his devoted work for the city, pride in their city, but they also want- love of travel, her friends, and her abil- and he was planning on retiring later ed to share with us as elected officials ity to light up a room with her pres- this year. that we need to do something. It was a ence. These were 12 beautiful people—12 reminder that no place is safe and no Ryan Keith Cox was a 12-year em- lives lost—who had track records of ac- place is immune to the epidemic of gun ployee of the city. He had worked with complishment and more to give. They violence. Again and again, what people the department of public utilities, was were new employees, 41-year employ- said to me is ‘‘I couldn’t have imagined known for his kindness and beautiful ees, single, married with children, that this would have happened here.’’ singing voice. He became known just in grandchildren. All just wanted to serve But we have said that about schools; the hours after the shooting as some- their colleagues. That is why they were we have said that about night clubs; we body who ran into danger looking for there. They wanted to serve their fel- have said that about concerts; we have more people to save after ensuring his low citizens of Virginia Beach. said that about colleges; we have said workers were sheltered in a barricaded I want to commend the response of that about communities all over this room. He saved many lives on that hor- city employees. Some of them alerted country—churches, synagogues, Sikh rible day and was killed himself doing coworkers and pulled them into the temples: ‘‘I couldn’t have imagined so. shelter, saving unknowable numbers of that this would happen here.’’ Tara Gallagher was a 6-year em- lives. We can’t forget that sometimes in- ployee at the city of Virginia Beach. I want to commend Virginia Beach stances like this, in which there is She worked as an engineer to provide officers. They responded within min- mass violence, get headlines. We had a clean drinking water to people. She utes of the first shootings. They hero- 9-year-old girl in Richmond who was was murdered in the shooting. ically risked their lives, all four of killed at a neighborhood park by a gun- Mary Louise Gayle had worked for 24 them. Although they had all trained, shot a couple of weeks back. We had a years for the city in public works. She including a training session the day be- shooting in Chesapeake, VA, near in was known as a cheerful coworker and fore, most had not trained together. time to the massacre of these 12, where devoted mother and grandmother. Imagine that you get this call and the many were injured—a mass shooting Alexander Mikhail Gusev was a 9- four of you are going into a building that affected a backyard barbecue. year employee of the city, emigrated where there is a shooting underway. Many of those people were injured and from Belarus to Virginia Beach to find You haven’t trained together, but you were taken to the hospital.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:38 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G11JN6.018 S11JNPT1 S3310 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 11, 2019 I have had painful experience with derstand violence. They understand the I will tell you something. If there this. I was the Governor of Virginia pain of it. They understand missing were a bridge collapse on an interstate during what, at the time, was the worst people who are contributing members in my State, we would be there imme- shooting in the history of the United of the community. They wanted to talk diately, trying to figure out how to fix States—the massacre at Virginia Tech about what we needed to do. They were the highways of our State. If there on April 16, 2007. It was the worst day frustrated. They were frustrated by a were an epidemic, we would be imme- of my life. It is always going to be the General Assembly of Virginia and a diately figuring out how to come up worst day of my life, responding and Congress of the United States being by- with a vaccine. immediately going to a campus and standers and not being willing to take When we have this repetitive catas- dealing with 32 families who had lost actions we need to take. trophe of gun deaths in this country, their kids, their spouses—students, One teacher in our meeting told a then we also have to be challenged to grad students, professors, trying to very vivid story about how she has had act. I applaud my Governor for recog- deal with them in their grief, trying to to rearrange her classroom. She keeps nizing that and pulling my legislature provide answers, and trying to come up a filing cabinet next to the front door. back on July 9. I wish them the best. with solutions. The door opens from the hall into her I hope we will do something here. We I was the mayor of Richmond at a classroom. She has positioned a full fil- haven’t had a meaningful debate about time when our city had the second ing cabinet next to the door, and she gun violence and gun safety regula- highest homicide rate in the United has figured out how to race to that tions and laws on the floor of this body States. cabinet and tip it over to block the since April of 2013. I remember it well. Both of those experiences have given door from being opened. Imagine that I had just come to the Senate. It was me a lot of scar tissue, so much so that you go to school to be a teacher. You almost precisely on the sixth anniver- when I hear of an instance like this in are trained in pedagogy. You are sary of the shooting of Virginia Tech. Virginia—just as other Virginians have trained in how to motivate youngsters We had a debate on the floor of the the same feeling—you have both the of all kinds. They don’t teach you how Senate about universal background fresh emotions of horror and sadness, to stop an active shooter, but we have checks, which 90 percent of Americans and you feel like a bandaid has been to start teaching all our teachers how support. We had that debate in April of torn off because you are reliving expe- to do it. This teacher talked about it. 2013. It was in the aftermath of the riences that we have had to go through The teacher talked about the drills shooting at Sandy Hook. Little kids too many times. they have to have in the first week of were massacred in their elementary Yet the one thing I have learned— school every year. She has to take her school by these high-capacity weapons, and I have learned a lot, but the one class of elementary students into a and we had that debate. thing I have learned is that we don’t bathroom, which is their designated The families of many of the victims have to stand by and say that nothing hiding spot. She is taught to stand in of Sandy Hook were sitting in the Gal- can be done. I have learned that the front of the door of the bathroom and lery surrounding us. Some were sitting pain is real, but there are solutions. In block it from being opened, so if there next to family members for Virginia the midst of a horrible crime epidemic were a shooting going on and there Tech or other shootings who had come in Richmond, we took meaningful steps were shots being fired through the to provide them support. There is a that brought the homicide rate down door, she would be the one who would beautiful phrase in the letter of Paul to by 60 percent and reduced violent crime be injured or killed rather than her the Hebrews that talks about being dramatically. You can take action. If students. Imagine expecting that of our surrounded by a ‘‘great cloud of wit- you can take action that will keep peo- elementary school students in the nesses.’’ That day, we had an oppor- ple safer, then you have an obligation United States circa 2019. tunity to act to keep Americans safer, to take action. We have a sickness when we expect and we were surrounded by a ‘‘great In the aftermath of the shooting at elementary school teachers to have to cloud of witnesses’’ who were sitting in Virginia Tech—where a deranged indi- herd their kids into bathrooms. Imag- the Gallery, just hoping that we might vidual got the weapons of destruction ine what the little second and third act to reduce the likelihood of crimes that killed 32 people and wounded an- graders think when going into these of this kind happening in the future, other couple dozen—we learned he got drills. Even if they never have an ac- and we fell a few votes short. What a his weapons because of a glitch in the tive shooting incident, imagine what horrible day. background check system. I was able impression the drills make on their You don’t want to fall short on some- to fix part of it with an executive minds. We have a sickness. thing that is important, and you espe- order. There was more I wanted to do The Virginians I talked to yesterday cially don’t want to fall short when to make background checks universal said: Look, we have to do something people whose lives have been irradi- and to make sure guns would not go about it. Virginians are asking our cably torn up by violence are sitting into the hands of individuals deemed General Assembly and our Congress to around, hoping that you will do the too dangerous to have them by Federal take action. right thing. Yet we fell a few votes laws that have been on the books for I am encouraged that the Governor of short. decades, but some of what I wanted to Virginia has undertaken a fairly un- We have an opportunity now. We can do legislatively I couldn’t get my legis- usual step. He has called the General return—it is interesting, isn’t it? I am lature to do. At least we learned that if Assembly back into session. The ses- thinking of the pages who have been you have a better background check sion is over in Virginia. He has called here most recently. We haven’t had system, more people will be safer. If we them back for a session on July 9 to that discussion for the last 6 years. banned high-capacity magazines, more consider gun safety measures that he is There have been a lot of shootings in people would be safer. going to put on the table. Everybody the last 6 years. Tomorrow is the anni- We have learned that there are steps can be held accountable. They can vote versary of the shooting at the Pulse you can take to keep people safer, and yes or no and propose amendments. No- nightclub where 49 people were killed. if you can take those steps, yet you body will be able to hide. People have We had the shooting at the Pulse choose not to, you are a bystander to to be held accountable as to whether nightclub that killed 49 people. More this horrible violence. they are willing to take steps to keep than 50 people were gunned down in a On Monday morning, just yesterday, people safe. concert in Las Vegas. There were I met with community leaders in Char- No single fix will prevent all gun vio- shootings at synagogues in California lottesville to discuss gun violence. lence. Each incident is different. Each and Pittsburgh, shootings in Christian Charlottesville is a community that person, each perpetrator, each victim churches in Charleston—gun crime has been deeply affected by violence in is different. There is not one thing we after gun crime in neighborhoods, sui- the last couple of years because of the are going to be able to do that is going cides facilitated by guns, children find- riot led by White supremacists and to end gun violence or violence gen- ing loaded guns that were unlocked and Neo-Nazis, which caused the deaths of erally. That is not in our capacity to killing themselves or killing or wound- three people in August 2017. They un- do. ing others. There has been tragedy

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:38 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G11JN6.020 S11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3311 after tragedy after tragedy. Yet there Florida last year, police stopped the about perpetrators are appropriate, I has not been a debate on the floor of shooter because, as he was changing think what the rest of us ought to do is the Senate since April of 2013. out the weapon, putting in the next look in the mirror and ask some ques- I think it is time to have a debate. magazine—he was not a trained marks- tions about ourselves. It is hard for evil Guess what. We have an opportunity. man—he jammed the gun. That was to exist in the world sometimes if there There are two bills that have been what enabled the police to stop him or aren’t bystanders. For most of the evil passed by the House, by strong mar- the carnage there would have been that exists in the world, there are by- gins, that are now pending before this worse. standers who could stop it. Sadly, in body. I ask that the Senate leadership I would like to ban high-capacity recent years, the Congress of the allow us to have debates and votes on magazines and limit them to 10. We United States and my State legislature these bills. should be able to do this because we al- have been bystanders. One is a bill that would require back- ready do it. In Virginia, as in virtually There are questions that we have to ground checks on all firearm sales in every State, we have a magazine limit. ask ourselves as we have bills pending the country. There is a bipartisan con- We put a limit on the number of rounds in the Senate that could be considered sensus that certain people should not you can put in a magazine if you are right now after the latest one of these have weapons—felons, folks adju- hunting a bird or, in many States, if tragedies. Are we going to continue to dicated mentally ill and dangerous, you are hunting a deer. Why do we be bystanders? Will we respond to these folks who are subjected to domestic vi- have limitations on magazines that are tragedies with more than just thoughts olence protective orders. Yet the only used by hunters? Because it wouldn’t and prayers when there are steps to be way we can enforce those laws is by be fair to the animal. It would not be taken that we know will keep people having a working background check fair to an animal to allow somebody safer? Will we have a meaningful de- system to make sure that before a with a high-capacity magazine to hunt bate and, hopefully, find a path forward weapon gets put into somebody’s hand, it. with regard to them or will we con- Are our sensibilities about animals we ensure that he is not prohibited tinue the kind of gag rule that we will so different than they are about hu- from having a weapon. not take these matters up and not talk mans? Do we want to protect animals One of the House bills would make about them? the national background check system more than we want to protect humans? If we accept bans and limitations on Those are the questions that are on universal. We should take that bill up the floor for the body, and I hope that and debate it and vote on it on the magazines that are used in hunting, why wouldn’t we embrace a well-craft- the Senate will show courage and lead- floor of the greatest deliberative body ership in addressing these matters. in the world, the U.S. Senate. ed limitation on high-capacity maga- I yield the floor. The second bill that is pending here zines that go into weapons that aren’t also deals with the background check for hunting animals but that are de- I suggest the absence of a quorum. system and deals with the quirk that signed to kill or to wound people? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The has been known as the Charleston loop- I think Congress can encourage clerk will call the roll. hole. Just like with the Virginia Tech State, local, and Tribal governments to The legislative clerk proceeded to shooter, he got his weapons but adopt extreme risk protection orders call the roll. shouldn’t have been able to have got- that would remove firearms from the Mr. THUNE. Madam President, I ask ten them because of his mental health hands of individuals who exhibit signs unanimous consent that the order for adjudication. He got them because of of mental health crises—weapons that the quorum call be rescinded. there being a weakness in the back- can be returned to them once the signs The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ground check system. In Charleston, of crises are over. I also hope we will objection, it is so ordered. another weakness showed itself. The consider legislation—Senator KLO- Mr. THUNE. Madam President, I ask individual who got the weapons and BUCHAR of Minnesota has promoted this unanimous consent that the votes fol- for years—to prevent domestic abusers perpetrated that horrible atrocity in lowing the first vote in this series be 10 from keeping guns. the church was not able to get a weap- minutes in length. The bottom line is this. After each on, but there was a problem with the tragedy, we have an opportunity to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without background check system. Current learn and improve. There are Ameri- objection, it is so ordered. Federal law says, if you try to buy a cans, even those who support guns in Under the previous order, all weapon and then the background check my State and even NRA members, who postcloture time is expired. is run on you and the check isn’t done strongly support many of the common- The question is, Will the Senate ad- in 3 weeks, they have to put the weap- sense measures that I have mentioned. vise and consent to the Morrison nomi- on in your hand even though the check The question is, Are we just going to nation? isn’t done, even though you are prohib- keep offering platitudes or are we Mr. THUNE. Madam President, I ask ited from having a weapon. If they going to act to actually protect our for the yeas and nays. can’t do it in 3 weeks, you get the communities? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a weapon even though it is illegal for you Finally, after a high-profile shooting, sufficient second? to have the weapon. What kind of sense it is common for us to offer thoughts There is a sufficient second. does that make? That is known as the and prayers to the victims. Some peo- The clerk will call the roll. Charleston loophole. ple get mad about that. I don’t. That is The bill clerk called the roll. The House has passed a bill that really important. We should be offering would end that, that would say that Mr. THUNE. The following Senators thoughts and prayers to victims. It is are necessarily absent: the Senator you don’t get the weapon until it has an instinctive and common response from Tennessee (Mr. ALEXANDER), the been confirmed that you are legally that is a good response, and we should able to have that weapon. That bill is Senator from Iowa (Ms. ERNST), and do it. the Senator from Nebraska (Mrs. in the Senate right now, and we should We also ask questions about per- FISCHER). be able to take it up. petrators. What was the motive? Why I hope we will take up Federal legis- did the person do this? We have a lot of Further, if present and voting, the lation that I have filed with others to unanswered questions about the city Senator from Tennessee (Mr. ALEX- restrict high-capacity magazines to 10 employee who shot 12 people in Vir- ANDER) would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ rounds. I have introduced these bills in ginia Beach—answers that we don’t Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the the past. So often, the police stop a le- know and, in some instances, may Senator from New Jersey (Mr. BOOKER) thal shooting, not at the start but never know. We don’t yet have a good is necessarily absent. when somebody is changing out a mag- explanation for the motivation, for ex- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. CAS- azine. That gives some precious sec- ample, of the shooter who killed more SIDY). Are there any other Senators in onds to trained law enforcement offi- than 50 people in Las Vegas. the Chamber desiring to vote? cers to stop a crime before it gets Yet, while thoughts and prayers for The result was announced—yeas 89, worse. In the Parkland shooting in victims are appropriate and questions nays 7, as follows:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:38 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G11JN6.020 S11JNPT1 S3312 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 11, 2019 [Rollcall Vote No. 149 Ex.] The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there The question is, Is it the sense of the YEAS—89 any other Senators in the Chamber de- Senate that debate on the nomination Baldwin Grassley Reed siring to vote? of Corey Landon Maze, of Alabama, to Barrasso Hassan Risch Mr. THUNE. The following Senators be United States District Judge for the Bennet Hawley Roberts are necessarily absent: the Senator Northern District of Alabama, shall be Blackburn Heinrich Romney from Tennessee (Mr. ALEXANDER), the Blunt Hirono Rosen brought to a close? Senator from Iowa (Ms. ERNST), and Boozman Hoeven Rounds The yeas and nays are mandatory Braun Hyde-Smith Rubio the Senator from Nebraska (Mrs. under the rule. Brown Inhofe Sasse FISCHER). Burr Isakson The clerk will call the roll. Schatz Further, if present and voting, the The senior assistant legislative clerk Cantwell Johnson Schumer Capito Jones Senator from Tennessee (Mr. ALEX- Scott (FL) called the roll. Cardin Kaine ANDER) would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Scott (SC) Mr. THUNE. The following Senators Carper Kennedy Shaheen Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the Casey King are necessarily absent: the Senator Shelby Senator from New Jersey (Mr. BOOKER) Cassidy Lankford from Tennessee (Mr. ALEXANDER), the Collins Leahy Sinema is necessarily absent. Smith The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 89, Senator from Iowa (Ms. ERNST), and Coons Lee the Senator from Nebraska (Mrs. Cornyn Manchin Stabenow nays 7, as follows: Sullivan Cortez Masto McConnell [Rollcall Vote No. 150 Ex.] FISCHER). Cotton McSally Tester Further, if present and voting, the Thune YEAS—89 Cramer Menendez Senator from Tennessee (Mr. ALEX- Crapo Merkley Tillis Baldwin Graham Reed ANDER Cruz Moran Toomey Barrasso Grassley Risch ) would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Daines Murkowski Udall Bennet Hassan Roberts Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the Duckworth Murphy Van Hollen Blackburn Hawley Romney Senator from New Jersey (Mr. BOOKER) Warner Durbin Murray Blumenthal Heinrich Rosen is necessarily absent. Enzi Paul Whitehouse Blunt Hoeven Rounds The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there Feinstein Perdue Wicker Boozman Hyde-Smith Rubio Wyden Gardner Peters Braun Inhofe Sasse any other Senators in the Chamber de- Graham Portman Young Brown Isakson Schatz siring to vote? Burr Johnson Schumer NAYS—7 Cantwell Jones The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 62, Scott (FL) Blumenthal Klobuchar Warren Capito Kaine nays 34, as follows: Scott (SC) Gillibrand Markey Cardin Kennedy Shaheen [Rollcall Vote No. 151 Ex.] Harris Sanders Carper King Shelby Casey Lankford YEAS—62 Sinema NOT VOTING—4 Cassidy Leahy Barrasso Graham Portman Smith Alexander Ernst Collins Lee Blackburn Grassley Risch Stabenow Booker Fischer Coons Manchin Blunt Hassan Sullivan Roberts Cornyn McConnell Boozman Hawley The nomination was confirmed. Tester Romney Cortez Masto McSally Braun Hoeven Rosen Cotton Menendez Thune The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Brown Hyde-Smith Rounds Cramer Merkley Tillis the previous order, the motion to re- Burr Inhofe Rubio Crapo Moran Toomey Capito Isakson Sasse consider is considered made and laid Cruz Murkowski Udall Cardin Johnson Schatz upon the table, and the President will Daines Murphy Van Hollen Carper Jones Scott (FL) be immediately notified of the Senate’s Duckworth Murray Warner Cassidy Kennedy Whitehouse Scott (SC) action. Durbin Paul Collins Lankford Enzi Perdue Wicker Cornyn Leahy Shaheen f Feinstein Peters Wyden Cortez Masto Lee Shelby Gardner Portman Young Cotton Manchin Sinema Sullivan CLOTURE MOTION NAYS—7 Cramer McConnell Crapo McSally Thune The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant Gillibrand Klobuchar Warren Cruz Moran Tillis to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Harris Markey Daines Murkowski Toomey Hirono Sanders Enzi Paul Wicker Senate the pending cloture motion, Gardner Perdue Young which the clerk will state. NOT VOTING—4 The assistant bill clerk read as fol- Alexander Ernst NAYS—34 lows: Booker Fischer Baldwin Hirono Schumer Bennet Kaine Smith CLOTURE MOTION The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this vote, the yeas are 89, the nays are 7. Blumenthal King Stabenow We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- Cantwell Klobuchar The motion is agreed to. Tester ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Casey Markey Udall Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby f Coons Menendez Van Hollen Duckworth Merkley move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- Warner CLOTURE MOTION Durbin Murphy Warren nation of Pamela A. Barker, of Ohio, to be Feinstein Murray Whitehouse United States District Judge for the North- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant Gillibrand Peters Wyden ern District of Ohio. to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Harris Reed Mitch McConnell, Roy Blunt, Joni Ernst, Senate the pending cloture motion, Heinrich Sanders Steve Daines, Roger F. Wicker, John which the clerk will state. NOT VOTING—4 Thune, Tom Cotton, Thom Tillis, John The senior assistant legislative clerk Kennedy, John Boozman, Pat Roberts, Alexander Ernst read as follows: Booker Fischer Mike Rounds, John Cornyn, Richard CLOTURE MOTION Burr, John Barrasso, Lindsey Graham, The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this Johnny Isakson. We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the vote, the yeas are 62, the nays are 34. The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby The motion is agreed to. imous consent, the mandatory quorum move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- f call has been waived. nation of Corey Landon Maze, of Alabama, to CLOTURE MOTION The question is, Is it the sense of the be United States District Judge for the Senate that debate on the nomination Northern District of Alabama. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant of Pamela A. Barker, of Ohio, to be Mitch McConnell, Tom Cotton, Steve to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Daines, David Perdue, Roger F. Wicker, United States District Judge for the Senate the pending cloture motion, John Hoeven, Pat Roberts, Jerry which the clerk will state. Northern District of Ohio, shall be Moran, Johnny Isakson, John Booz- brought to a close? man, James E. Risch, Mike Rounds, The senior assistant legislative clerk The yeas and nays are mandatory John Cornyn, Thom Tillis, Lindsey read as follows: under the rule. Graham, John Thune, Mike Crapo. CLOTURE MOTION The clerk will call the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- The senior assistant bill clerk called imous consent, the mandatory quorum ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the the roll. call has been waived. Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:12 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11JN6.002 S11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3313 move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- CLOTURE MOTION Hirono Murray Smith nation of Rodney Smith, of Florida, to be Klobuchar Peters Stabenow United States District Judge for the South- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant Markey Sanders Van Hollen to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Menendez Schatz Warren ern District of Florida. Merkley Schumer Wyden Mitch McConnell, Bill Cassidy, David Senate the pending cloture motion, Perdue, John Thune, Roy Blunt, Thom which the clerk will state. NOT VOTING—4 Tillis, Roger F. Wicker, Mike Braun, The senior assistant legislative clerk Alexander Ernst Pat Roberts, Mike Rounds, John Cor- read as follows: Booker Fischer nyn, Mike Crapo, Johnny Isakson, CLOTURE MOTION The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this John Boozman, Marco Rubio, Kevin Cramer, James E. Risch. We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- vote the yeas are 75, the nays are 21. ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the The motion is agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby imous consent, the mandatory quorum move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- f call has been waived. nation of Thomas P. Barber, of Florida, to be CLOTURE MOTION The question is, Is it the sense of the United States District Judge for the Middle Senate that debate on the nomination District of Florida. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant of Rodney Smith, of Florida, to be Mitch McConnell, Bill Cassidy, David to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Perdue, John Thune, Roy Blunt, Thom United States District Judge for the Senate the pending cloture motion, Tillis, Roger F. Wicker, Johnny Isak- which the clerk will state. Southern District of Florida, shall be son, Mike Braun, Mike Rounds, John brought to a close? Cornyn, Mike Crapo, John Boozman, The senior assistant legislative clerk The yeas and nays are mandatory Marco Rubio, Kevin Cramer, James E. read as follows: under the rule. Risch, Pat Roberts. CLOTURE MOTION The clerk will call the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- The legislative clerk called the roll. imous consent, the mandatory quorum ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Mr. THUNE. The following Senators call has been waived. Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby The question is, Is it the sense of the move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- are necessarily absent: the Senator nation of Jean-Paul Boulee, of Georgia, to be from Tennessee (Mr. ALEXANDER), the Senate that debate on the nomination United States District Judge for the North- Senator from Iowa (Ms. ERNST), and of Thomas P. Barber, of Florida, to be ern District of Georgia. the Senator from Nebraska (Mrs. United States District Judge for the Mitch McConnell, John Barrasso, Mike FISCHER). Middle District of Florida, shall be Rounds, Pat Roberts, Richard Burr, Further, if present and voting, the brought to a close? John Cornyn, Johnny Isakson, Ben Sasse, Thom Tillis, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Senator from Tennessee (Mr. ALEX- The yeas and nays are mandatory Michael B. Enzi, John Kennedy, Shel- ANDER) would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ under the rule. The clerk will call the roll. ley Moore Capito, John Boozman, Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the Steve Daines, Mike Crapo, Lindsey Senator from New Jersey (Mr. BOOKER) The senior assistant legislative clerk Graham. is necessarily absent. called the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there Mr. THUNE. The following Senators imous consent, the mandatory quorum any other Senators in the Chamber de- are necessarily absent: the Senator call has been waived. siring to vote? from Tennessee (Mr. ALEXANDER), the The question is, Is it the sense of the The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 77, Senator from Iowa (Ms. ERNST), and Senate that debate on the nomination nays 19, as follows: the Senator from Nebraska (Mrs. of Jean-Paul Boulee, of Georgia, to be FISCHER). United States District Judge for the [Rollcall Vote No. 152 Ex.] Further, if present and voting, the YEAS—77 Northern District of Georgia, shall be Senator from Tennessee (Mr. ALEX- brought to a close? Baldwin Feinstein Perdue ANDER) would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ The yeas and nays are mandatory Barrasso Gardner Portman Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the Bennet Graham Reed under the rule. Blackburn Grassley Risch Senator from New Jersey (Mr. BOOKER) The clerk will call the roll. Blunt Hawley Roberts is necessarily absent. The senior assistant legislative clerk Boozman Heinrich Romney The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Braun Hoeven called the roll. Rosen MCSALLY). Are there any other Sen- Brown Hyde-Smith Rounds Mr. THUNE. The following Senators Burr Inhofe Rubio ators in the Chamber desiring to vote? are necessarily absent: the Senator Cantwell Isakson Sasse The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 75, Capito Johnson from Tennessee (Mr. ALEXANDER), the Scott (FL) nays 21, as follows: Cardin Jones Senator from Iowa (Ms. ERNST), and Scott (SC) Carper Kaine [Rollcall Vote No. 153 Ex.] Shaheen the Senator from Nebraska (Mrs. Cassidy Kennedy Shelby YEAS—75 FISCHER). Collins King Coons Lankford Sinema Barrasso Gardner Perdue Further, if present and voting, the Cornyn Leahy Sullivan Bennet Graham Portman Senator from Tennessee (Mr. ALEX- Tester Blackburn Grassley Reed Cortez Masto Lee ANDER) would have voted ‘‘yea’’. Cotton Manchin Thune Blunt Hassan Risch Cramer McConnell Tillis Boozman Hawley Roberts Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the Crapo McSally Toomey Braun Heinrich Romney Senator from New Jersey (Mr. BOOKER) Cruz Moran Udall Burr Hoeven Rosen is necessarily absent. Capito Hyde-Smith Rounds Daines Murkowski Warner The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there Duckworth Murphy Whitehouse Cardin Inhofe Rubio Durbin Murray Wicker Carper Isakson Sasse any other Senators in the Chamber de- Enzi Paul Young Casey Johnson Scott (FL) siring to vote? Cassidy Jones Scott (SC) NAYS—19 Collins Kaine Shaheen The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 84, Coons Kennedy Shelby nays 12, as follows: Blumenthal Markey Smith Cornyn King Sinema Casey Menendez Stabenow [Rollcall Vote No. 154 Ex.] Cortez Masto Lankford Sullivan Gillibrand Merkley Van Hollen Cotton Leahy Tester YEAS—84 Harris Peters Warren Cramer Lee Thune Hassan Sanders Baldwin Cardin Daines Wyden Crapo Manchin Tillis Hirono Schatz Barrasso Carper Duckworth Cruz McConnell Toomey Klobuchar Schumer Bennet Casey Enzi Daines McSally Udall Blackburn Cassidy Feinstein NOT VOTING—4 Duckworth Moran Warner Blumenthal Collins Gardner Durbin Murkowski Whitehouse Blunt Coons Graham Alexander Ernst Enzi Murphy Wicker Boozman Cornyn Grassley Booker Fischer Feinstein Paul Young Braun Cortez Masto Hassan The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this Brown Cotton Hawley NAYS—21 Burr Cramer Heinrich vote, the yeas are 77, the nays are 19. Baldwin Brown Gillibrand Cantwell Crapo Hoeven The motion is agreed to. Blumenthal Cantwell Harris Capito Cruz Hyde-Smith

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:12 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G11JN6.030 S11JNPT1 S3314 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 11, 2019 Inhofe Murphy Shaheen service to eastern Kentucky commu- Sadly, Ellen Martin died in 1916. She Isakson Murray Shelby Johnson Paul Sinema nities, and the full effect of her legacy did not live to see the 19th Amendment Jones Perdue Smith will continue to be felt throughout the pass. Kaine Peters Stabenow region for years to come. The women of my home State of Illi- Kennedy Portman Sullivan Mary began her exceptional career at nois won limited voting rights in 1913 King Reed Tester Lankford Risch Thune the age of 19, graduating from Union through the legendary work of Grace Leahy Roberts Tillis College in Barbourville, KY. A trail- Wilbur Trout, Jane Addams, Frances Lee Romney Toomey blazer in her time, she then attended Willard, and countless others. Women Manchin Rosen Udall had the right to vote only for Presi- McConnell Rounds Warner the University of Louisville’s medical McSally Rubio Whitehouse school as one of only five women in a dential electors and most local offices, Merkley Sasse Wicker class of 100. Mary also holds the dis- but not for Governor, State representa- Moran Scott (FL) Wyden tinction as one of the early women to tives, or Members of Congress. Murkowski Scott (SC) Young participate in the Reserve Officers In Chicago, icon Ida B. Wells-Barnett NAYS—12 Training Corps. founded the Alpha Suffrage Club in 1913 Durbin Klobuchar Schatz Soon after beginning her career as a to educate African-American women Gillibrand Markey Schumer doctor, the Kentucky Department of about the right to vote. Their power at Harris Menendez Van Hollen the polls helped elect Chicago’s first Hirono Sanders Warren Health appointed Mary as a regional director, and for the next 7 years she Black alderman, Oscar DePriest, in NOT VOTING—4 oversaw healthcare delivery in 20 east- 1914. Women continued to organize across Alexander Ernst ern Kentucky counties. Afterward, she Booker Fischer the country as many States granted served as the director of the Pike suffrage. Both parties’ Presidential The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this County Health Department for more candidates endorsed women’s suffrage vote, the yeas are 84, the nays are 12. than two decades. Mary only agreed to in 1916, and Montana elected Jeannette The motion is agreed to. retire from her position after funding Rankin to the House of Representa- was secured to build the current health f tives. There were still many fights department facility located in ahead, but slowly, the country came EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Pikeville. To this day, that facility around to women’s suffrage. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The continues to operate in the same build- Five years after Illinois gave women clerk will report the nomination. ing, which now bears her name. the right to vote in some elections, The legislative clerk read the nomi- Even at the end of her career, Mary Congress passed the 19th Amendment nation of Jean-Paul Boulee, of Georgia, refused to slow down. In coordination giving women the right in all elections. to be United States District Judge for with the U.S. Department of State, she This was the same amendment Susan the Northern District of Georgia. was part of the first public health B. Anthony brought to Congress in The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- group in our country invited to China. 1878. More than 70 years after the Sen- jority leader. She remained committed to her com- eca Falls Convention, the suffragettes ORDER OF PROCEDURE munity, giving sought-after lectures on had persevered and succeeded. Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, public health issues throughout the I am proud to say Illinois was the I ask unanimous consent that at 1:45 Commonwealth. first State to ratify the 19th Amend- p.m., Wednesday, June 12, the Senate As a healer and a teacher, Mary made ment, but the work is unfinished. vote on the confirmation of the Barker, our Commonwealth a better place. This Congress has the most women in Maze, Smith, Barber, and Boulee nomi- Elaine and I commend her for her life- its ranks in the history of the body. nations in the order listed. time of service to others, and we send The first woman Speaker of the House The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without our condolences to her family and NANCY PELOSI returned to her leader- objection, it is so ordered. friends. ship post with 102 women as her col- leagues in the House of Representa- Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, f for the information of all Senators, fol- tives, including Representatives CHERI lowing the disposition of the Boulee 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 19TH BUSTOS, ROBIN KELLY, JAN SCHA- nomination, the Senate will vote on AMENDMENT KOWSKY, and LAUREN UNDERWOOD of my the motion to invoke cloture on the home State. I am privileged to work Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, on a with 25 powerful women Senators, one Stilwell nomination. This means that Spring day in April 1891 in Lombard, of whom was the first Senator, TAMMY we will have six votes starting at 1:45 IL, Ellen Martin, an attorney, and 14 p.m. tomorrow. DUCKWORTH, to ever give birth while in other women marched to their voting office. f place at the local general store to do The force of history is demanding we something most of us take for granted LEGISLATIVE SESSION do more to make this a fairer and equal today. They demanded to be allowed to country. We have more women in office vote. The town charter enfranchised all than ever, and women are 51 percent of MORNING BUSINESS citizens and did not mention sex. the electorate, but less than a third of Stunned polling judges were forced to elected legislative bodies are women. Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, allow Ellen Martin and the 14 to vote. President Kennedy signed the Equal I ask unanimous consent that the Sen- One account had a judge so flab- Pay Act in 1963; yet the pay gap be- ate proceed to legislative session for a bergasted that he fell into a flour bar- tween men and women is just as real period of morning business, with Sen- rel. today as it was then. Women are still ators permitted to speak therein for up But this momentary right to vote earning 78 cents for every dollar earned to 10 minutes each. was short-lived. The Lombard town by men. For women of color, the gap is The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without council quickly changed the charter to, even greater with African-American objection, it is so ordered. once again, allow only men to vote, but women making 64 cents, while Hispanic f the spark had been struck. Four women make only 56 cents. months later, the Illinois State charter State after State are imposing draco- REMEMBERING DR. MARY was changed to allow women to vote in nian laws on reproductive rights. Roe PAULINE FOX local school elections. v. Wade has never been in more danger. Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, It took 28 years after that day in We have the duty and privilege of hon- my privilege to pay tribute to Dr. Mary April for American women to achieve oring the sacrifice of those who Pauline Fox, a pioneer of public health the right to vote. On this 100th anni- marched for women’s suffrage by en- in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, versary of the passage of the 19th suring their heirs have the right to who passed away earlier this year at Amendment, we honor Ellen Martin choose. the age of 87. Mary’s remarkable life and the countless other supporters of As we honor the passage of the 19th included more than four decades of women’s suffrage. Amendment, let’s not forget that we

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:45 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11JN6.007 S11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3315 are still waiting to pass the Equal and private entities has clearly paid State, local, and regional fusion centers in Rights Amendment. In 2023, it will be off, as they have completed more than jurisdictions with a high-risk surface trans- one century since the first version of 250 restoration projects in just the last portation asset in order to enhance the secu- the Equal Rights Amendment was in- 15 years. A key part of these partner- rity of such assets, including by improving timely sharing of classified information re- troduced. Women have waited long ships is the work SHARE does with garding terrorist and other threats, and for enough for its ratification. Our genera- Maine’s students. Including students other purposes. tion must get it done. from local schools and universities in H.R. 2590. An act to require a Department f their restoration projects has allowed of Homeland Security overseas personnel en- SHARE to pass on the methods used to hancement plan, and for other purposes. VOTE EXPLANATION improve the safety and habitability of H.R. 2695. An act to rename the Success Ms. HARRIS. Madam President, I our waterways and the importance of Dam in Tulare County, California, as the was necessarily absent but, had I been Atlantic salmon to Maine and the rest Richard L. Schafer Dam. present, would have voted no on roll- H.R. 3151. An act to amend the Internal of the country. Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize and im- call vote No. 145, the confirmation of I would like to thank Project SHARE prove the Internal Revenue Service, and for Ryan T. Holte, of Ohio, to be a Judge of for their 25 years of commitment to other purposes. the US Court of Federal Claims. improving Maine’s waterways for At- f Madam President, I was necessarily lantic salmon and other marine life. absent but, had I been present, would Thanks to their hard work, 2,800 habi- MEASURES REFERRED have voted no on rollcall vote No. 146, tat units have been improved, with The following bills were read the first the confirmation of Rossie David Al- many more projects planned in the and the second times by unanimous ston, Jr., of Virginia, to be United years to come. SHARE’s dedication to consent, and referred as indicated: States District Judge for the Eastern protecting and restoring outdoor habi- H.R. 542. An act to amend the Homeland District of Virginia. tats ensures that Maine’s wildlife will Security Act of 2002 to establish the Na- Madam President, I was necessarily continue to thrive. Congratulations tional Urban Security Technology Labora- absent but, had I been present, would Project SHARE on reaching this im- tory, and for other purposes; to the Com- have voted no on rollcall vote No. 147, pressive milestone, I look forward to mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- the confirmation of Richard A. seeing your work over the next 25 mental Affairs. Hertling, of Maryland, to be a Judge of years.∑ H.R. 951. An act to promote bilateral tour- the United States Court of Federal ism through cooperation between the United f States and Mexico; to the Committee on For- Claims. MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE eign Relations. f H.R. 2083. An act to amend the Homeland At 10:05 a.m., a message from the ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS Security Act of 2002 regarding the procure- House of Representatives, delivered by ment of certain items related to national se- Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, curity interests for Department of Homeland announced that the House has passed Security frontline operational components, 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF PROJECT and for other purposes; to the Committee on SHARE the following joint resolution, in which it requests the concurrence of the Sen- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- ∑ Mr. KING. Madam President, today I ate: fairs. H.R. 2140. An act to prevent child marriage wish to recognize the 25th anniversary H.J. Res. 60. Joint resolution requesting of the Salmon Habitat and River En- in refugee settlements administered by the the Secretary of the Interior to authorize United Nations, and for other purposes; to hancement Program, known as Project unique and one-time arrangements for dis- the Committee on Foreign Relations. SHARE. SHARE has spent the last plays on the National Mall and the Wash- H.R. 2476. An act to amend the Homeland quarter of a century focused on river ington Monument during the period begin- Security Act of 2002 to provide funding to se- habitat restoration in Downeast Maine, ning on July 16, 2019 and ending on July 20, cure nonprofit facilities from terrorist at- specifically for Atlantic salmon. 2019. tacks, and for other purposes; to the Com- Thanks to SHARE and its many part- mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- At 11:27 a.m., a message from the mental Affairs. ners, hundreds of restoration projects House of Representatives, delivered by have been completed, improving H.R. 2539. An act to require the Secretary Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- of Homeland Security to prioritize the as- Maine’s waterways for marine life. nounced that the House has passed the signment of certain officers and intelligence Founded in 1994, SHARE was built on following bills, in which it requests the analysts from the Transportation Security the recognition that, without direct ac- concurrence of the Senate: Administration and the Office of Intelligence tion, Atlantic salmon would go extinct H.R. 542. An act to amend the Homeland and Analysis of the Department of Homeland from habitat destruction and over- Security Act of 2002 to establish the Na- Security to locations with participating fishing. SHARE’s work has focused on tional Urban Security Technology Labora- State, local, and regional fusion centers in improving Maine’s streams and rivers, tory, and for other purposes. jurisdictions with a high-risk surface trans- a crucial habitat for salmon, as they H.R. 951. An act to promote bilateral tour- portation asset in order to enhance the secu- rity of such assets, including by improving require freshwater to breed. The orga- ism through cooperation between the United States and Mexico. timely sharing of classified information re- nization uses a diverse range of meth- garding terrorist and other threats, and for ods during their projects, from the ad- H.R. 1158. An act to authorize cyber inci- dent response teams at the Department of other purposes; to the Committee on Home- dition of clamshells to the stream or Homeland Security, and for other purposes. land Security and Governmental Affairs. river in order to balance pH levels, to H.R. 2083. An act to amend the Homeland H.R. 2590. An act to require a Department adding open bottom arch culverts and Security Act of 2002 regarding the procure- of Homeland Security overseas personnel en- bridges to more effectively spread nu- ment of certain items related to national se- hancement plan, and for other purposes; to trients and ease passage in the water- curity interests for Department of Homeland the Committee on Homeland Security and Security frontline operational components, Governmental Affairs. ways. While the goal of these projects H.R. 2695. An act to rename the Success is to help Atlantic salmon, the rest of and for other purposes. H.R. 2140. An act to prevent child marriage Dam in Tulare County, California, as the Maine’s marine life benefit from the in refugee settlements administered by the Richard L. Schafer Dam; to the Committee improved living conditions in our United Nations, and for other purposes. on Environment and Public Works. fresh-water streams and rivers. H.R. 2476. An act to amend the Homeland f A hallmark of SHARE’s success has Security Act of 2002 to provide funding to se- been its emphasis on building partner- cure nonprofit facilities from terrorist at- MEASURES PLACED ON THE ships in order to achieve its goals. tacks, and for other purposes. CALENDAR SHARE has valued these partners since H.R. 2539. An act to require the Secretary The following bill was read the first the beginning, when a wide range of of Homeland Security to prioritize the as- signment of certain officers and intelligence and second times by unanimous con- State agencies, land owners, research analysts from the Transportation Security sent, and placed on the calendar: and conservation groups, and more Administration and the Office of Intelligence H.R. 1158. An act to authorize cyber inci- signed on as charter members. Their and Analysis of the Department of Homeland dent response teams at the Department of focus on cooperation between public Security to locations with participating Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:45 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11JN6.009 S11JNPT1 S3316 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 11, 2019 EXECUTIVE AND OTHER sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- to law, the Department of Education’s Semi- COMMUNICATIONS port of a rule entitled ‘‘Commission Inter- annual Report of the Inspector General for pretation Regarding Standard of Conduct for the period from October 1, 2018 through The following communications were Investment Advisers’’ ((RIN3235–AM36) (17 March 31, 2019; to the Committee on Home- laid before the Senate, together with CFR Part 276)) received in the Office of the land Security and Governmental Affairs. accompanying papers, reports, and doc- President of the Senate on June 10, 2019; to EC–1609. A communication from the Sec- uments, and were referred as indicated: the Committee on Banking, Housing, and retary of Education, transmitting, pursuant EC–1592. A communication from the Acting Urban Affairs. to law, the Department’s Semiannual Report Secretary of Defense, transmitting a report EC–1601. A communication from the Acting to Congress on Audit Follow-up for the pe- on the approved retirement of Lieutenant Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commis- riod of October 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019; General Michael K. Nagata, United States sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- to the Committee on Homeland Security and Army, and his advancement to the grade of port of a rule entitled ‘‘Regulation Best In- Governmental Affairs. lieutenant general on the retired list; to the terest: The Broker-Dealer Standard of Con- EC–1610. A communication from the Ad- Committee on Armed Services. duct’’ ((RIN3235–AM35) (17 CFR Part 240)) re- ministrator, Environmental Protection EC–1593. A communication from the Under ceived in the Office of the President of the Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readi- Senate on June 10, 2019; to the Committee on Agency’s Semiannual Report of the Office of ness), transmitting the report of two (2) offi- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Inspector General for the period from Octo- cers authorized to wear the insignia of the EC–1602. A communication from the Acting ber 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019; to the grade of rear admiral (lower half) in accord- Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commis- Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- ance with title 10, United States Code, sec- sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- ernmental Affairs. tion 777, this will not cause the Department port of a rule entitled ‘‘Form CRS Relation- EC–1611. A communication from the Acting to exceed the number of frocked officers au- ship Summary; Amendments to Form ADV’’ Administrator of the Small Business Admin- thorized; to the Committee on Armed Serv- ((RIN3232–AL27) (17 CFR Parts 200, 240, 249, istration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the ices. 275, and 279)) received in the Office of the Administration’s Semiannual Report from EC–1594. A communication from the Under President of the Senate on June 10, 2019; to the Office of the Inspector General for the Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readi- the Committee on Banking, Housing, and period from October 1, 2018 through March ness), transmitting the report of nine (9) offi- Urban Affairs. 31, 2019; to the Committee on Homeland Se- cers authorized to wear the insignia of the EC–1603. A communication from the Chief curity and Governmental Affairs. grade of brigadier general in accordance with of the Publications and Regulations Branch, EC–1612. A communication from the Ad- title 10, United States Code, section 777, this Internal Revenue Service, Department of the ministrator of the General Services Adminis- will not cause the Department to exceed the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the tration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the number of frocked officers authorized; to the report of a rule entitled ‘‘2020 Section 223 In- Administrator’s Semiannual Management Committee on Armed Services. flation-Adjusted Item’’ (Rev. Proc. 2019–25) Report to Congress for the period from Octo- EC–1595. A communication from the Under received during adjournment of the Senate ber 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019; to the Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readi- in the Office of the President of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- ness), transmitting the report of twelve (12) on June 6, 2019; to the Committee on Fi- ernmental Affairs. officers authorized to wear the insignia of nance. EC–1613. A communication from the Chair- EC–1604. A communication from the Chief the grade of major general in accordance woman, U.S. Election Assistance Commis- of the Publications and Regulations Branch, with title 10, United States Code, section 777, sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Internal Revenue Service, Department of the this will not cause the Department to exceed Commission’s Semiannual Report of the In- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the the number of frocked officers authorized; to spector General for the period from October report of a rule entitled ‘‘Certain Transfers the Committee on Armed Services. 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019; to the Com- EC–1596. A communication from the Chief of Property to Regulated Investment Compa- mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- Counsel, Federal Emergency Management nies (RICs) and Real Estate Investment mental Affairs. Agency, Department of Homeland Security, Trusts’’ (RIN1545–BO01) received during ad- EC–1614. A communication from the Direc- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of journment of the Senate in the Office of the tor, Congressional Affairs, Federal Election a rule entitled ‘‘Suspension of Community President of the Senate on June 6, 2019; to Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, Eligibility; New York, Erie County, Village the Committee on Finance. the Commission’s Semiannual Report of the of Akron, et al.’’ ((44 CFR Part 64) (Docket EC–1605. A communication from the Assist- Inspector General for the period from Octo- No. FEMA–2019–0003)) received in the Office ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- ber 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019; to the of the President of the Senate on June 10, ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- 2019; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as amended, ernmental Affairs. and Urban Affairs. the report of the texts and background state- EC–1597. A communication from the Chief ments of international agreements, other EC–1615. A communication from the Chair- Counsel, Federal Emergency Management than treaties (List 2019–0037—2019–0043); to man, Federal Maritime Commission, trans- Agency, Department of Homeland Security, the Committee on Foreign Relations. mitting, pursuant to law, the Commission’s transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–1606. A communication from the Assist- Semiannual Report of the Inspector General a rule entitled ‘‘Suspension of Community ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- for the period from October 1, 2018 through Eligibility; Illinois: Beardstown, City of, ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to March 31, 2019; to the Committee on Home- Cass County’’ ((44 CFR Part 64) (Docket No. section 36(c) and (d) of the Arms Export Con- land Security and Governmental Affairs. FEMA–2019–0003)) received in the Office of trol Act, the certification of a proposed li- EC–1616. A communication from the Regu- the President of the Senate on June 5, 2019; cense for the manufacture of significant lation Policy Development Coordinator, Of- to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and military equipment abroad and the export of fice of Regulation Policy and Management, Urban Affairs. defense articles, including technical data Department of Veterans Affairs, transmit- EC–1598. A communication from the Assist- and defense services, to the Republic of ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ant to the Board of Governors of the Federal Korea and Singapore to support the manu- titled ‘‘Urgent Care’’ (RIN2900–AQ47) re- Reserve System, transmitting, pursuant to facture, integration, installation, operation, ceived in the Office of the President of the law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal training, testing, maintenance, and repair of Senate on June 10, 2019; to the Committee on Reserve Policy on Payment System Risk; the F–15 Wide Field of View (WFOV) Heads- Veterans’ Affairs. U.S. Branches and Agencies of Foreign Bank- up Display (HUD) in the amount of $50,000,000 EC–1617. A communication from the Regu- ing Organizations’’ (12 CFR Chapter 2) re- or more (Transmittal No. DDTC 18–100); to lation Policy Development Coordinator, Of- ceived during adjournment of the Senate in the Committee on Foreign Relations. fice of Regulation Policy and Management, the Office of the President of the Senate on EC–1607. A communication from the Assist- Department of Veterans Affairs, transmit- June 6, 2019; to the Committee on Banking, ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Housing, and Urban Affairs. ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to titled ‘‘Veterans Community Care Program’’ EC–1599. A communication from the Acting section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, (RIN2900–AQ46) received in the Office of the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commis- the certification of a proposed license for the President of the Senate on June 10, 2019; to sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- export of defense articles, including tech- the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. port of a rule entitled ‘‘Commission Inter- nical data and defense services, to the United EC–1618. A communication from the Chief pretation Regarding the Solely Incidental Kingdom to support the manufacture, de- of Staff, Media Bureau, Federal Communica- Prong of the Broker-Dealer Exclusion from sign, assembly, qualification, test, repair, tions Commission, transmitting, pursuant to the Definition of Investment Adviser’’ (17 and maintenance of the F–35 electrical power law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- CFR Part 276) received in the Office of the management system in the amount of ment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allot- President of the Senate on June 10, 2019; to $100,000,000 or more (Transmittal No. DDTC ments, FM Broadcast Stations’’ (MB Docket the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 19–007); to the Committee on Foreign Rela- No. 19–57) received in the Office of the Presi- Urban Affairs. tions. dent of the Senate on June 10, 2019; to the EC–1600. A communication from the Acting EC–1608. A communication from the Sec- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commis- retary of Education, transmitting, pursuant Transportation.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:45 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11JN6.018 S11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3317 PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS H. R. 2360 on April 25, 2019, which directs the urging the United States Congress to take Secretary of Agriculture to establish a Re- such actions as are necessary to review and The following petitions and memo- newable Energy Grant Program for the pur- consider eliminating provisions of federal rials were laid before the Senate and pose of awarding funds to not-for-profit enti- law which reduce Social Security benefits were referred or ordered to lie on the ties so they may develop and use renewable for those receiving pension benefits from cer- table as indicated: energy systems. tain federal, state, or local government re- POM–81. A concurrent memorial adopted This legislation, which shall be known as tirement or pension systems, plans, or funds; by the Legislature of the State of Arizona the ‘‘Renewable Energy for Puerto Rico and to the Committee on Finance. urging the United States Congress to exclude the U.S. Virgin Islands Act,’’ seeks to pro- HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 20 federal reserved water rights from any future mote investment in renewable energy, en- Whereas, the Congress of the United States designation of federal lands in Arizona; to ergy efficiency, energy storage, and of America has enacted both the Government microgrid and smart grid projects. The orga- the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- Pension Offset (GPO), reducing the spousal nizations that are awarded these grants may sources. and survivor Social Security benefit, and the receive technical assistance from the De- HOUSE CONCURRENT MEMORIAL NO. 2004 Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), re- partment of Energy national laboratories. ducing the earned Social Security benefits Whereas, states are the primary authority Furthermore, the measure appropriates payable to any person who also receives a for allocating, administering, protecting and funds for the Comptroller General of the public pension benefit; and developing water resources, and are pri- United States to conduct a study regarding Whereas, the GPO negatively affects a marily responsible for water supply planning renewable energy and energy efficiency in spouse or survivor receiving a federal, state, within their boundaries; and Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands of the or local government retirement or pension Whereas, states have the ultimate say in United States not later than one hundred benefit who would also be entitled to a So- managing their water resources and are best and eighty (180) days after the date of enact- cial Security benefit earned by a spouse; and suited to speak to the unique nature of water ment of the Act. The study shall consider Whereas, the GPO formula reduces the law and hydrology, particularly in western the potential to modify existing electric spousal or survivor Social Security benefit states such as Arizona; and power systems, use renewable energy by two-thirds of the amount of the federal, Whereas, states have primary authority to sources, expand the use of microgrids, and state, or local government retirement or issue and manage water rights and are re- improve energy resiliency. pension benefit received by the spouse or sponsible for controlling and managing sur- It is worth noting that H.R. 2360 is con- survivor, in many cases completely elimi- face water and groundwater located within sistent with the recently approved Act No. nating the Social Security benefit even their boundaries, subject to international 17–2019, known as the ‘‘Puerto Rico Energy though their spouses paid Social Security treaties, interstate agreements and judicial Public Policy Act,’’ which seeks to trans- taxes for many years; and decrees; and form our electrical system into one that is Whereas, the GPO has a harsh effect on Whereas, Congress recognized states as the robust, resilient, reliable, eco-friendly, and hundreds of thousands of citizens and under- sole authority over non-navigable waters, in- affordable, and that serves as the basis for mines the original purpose of the Social Se- cluding groundwater, and the United States the Island’s economic development. Act No. curity dependent/survivor benefit; and Supreme Court has upheld this authority; 17, supra, directs the elimination of electric Whereas, according to recent Social Secu- and power generation from fossil fuels in Puerto rity Administration figures, more than half Whereas, federal reserved water rights Rico and, for such purpose, establishes a new a million individuals nationally are affected apply to waters within various types of fed- and ambitious Renewable Portfolio Standard by the GPO; and eral land designations, including national that requires that forty percent (40%) energy Whereas, the WEP applies to those persons parks, national forests and wildlife refuges; generation from renewable sources by 2025; who have earned federal, state, or local gov- and sixty percent (60%) by 2040; and one hundred ernment retirement or pension benefits, in Whereas, federal reserved water rights dif- percent (100%) by 2050. In addition, it encour- addition to working in employment covered fer from state appropriated water rights and ages the use of energy storage technology for under Social Security and paying into the may take priority over the water rights of all consumer levels, promotes the integra- Social Security system; and Whereas, the WEP reduces the earned So- individuals whose application dates are es- tion of distributed generation and microgrids, and seeks to attain thirty per- cial Security benefit using an averaged in- tablished later than the date of the federal cent (30%) energy efficiency by 2040. dexed monthly earnings formula and may re- withdrawal, even if the individuals are using However, it is a fact that Puerto Rico and duce Social Security benefits for affected the water at the time of withdrawal; and the Virgin Islands are exposed to suffering persons by as much as one-half of the retire- Whereas, the exclusion of federal reserved the consequences of catastrophic hurricanes ment benefit earned as a public servant in water rights on any new federal designations such as Irma and Maria which left millions employment not covered under Social Secu- in this state would allow Arizona to inte- of U.S. citizens without electric power serv- rity; and grate the federal reserved water rights with ice for a long period of time. The passage of Whereas, the WEP causes hardworking in- the state administratively adjudicated water these two hurricanes in 2017 and the reality dividuals to lose a significant portion of the rights so that water sources can be managed of climate change has once again raised Social Security benefits that they earn with greater certainty. Wherefore your awareness of the importance of having an themselves; and memorialist, the House of Representatives of electrical system that is resilient to weather Whereas, according to recent Social Secu- the State of Arizona, the Senate concurring, events that have become stronger and more rity Administration figures, more than one prays: frequent. and a half million individuals nationally are 1. That the United States Congress take H.R. 2360 complements the efforts made by affected by the WEP; and steps to require that any new federal areas the Government of Puerto Rico to transform Whereas, in certain circumstances both the designated within the State of Arizona not our electrical system and contributes to- WEP and GPO can be applied to a qualifying include any water right that prevents the wards achieving one hundred percent (100%) survivor’s benefit, each independently reduc- State of Arizona from comprehensively man- energy generation from renewable sources by ing the available benefit and in combination aging its water resources. 2050, therefore, the Senate of Puerto Rico eliminating a large portion of the total So- 2. That the Secretary of State of the State supports this important initiative. cial Security benefit available to the sur- of Arizona transmit copies of this Memorial Be it resolved by the Senate of Puerto Rico: vivor; and to the President of the United States Senate, Section 1.—To express the support of the Whereas, because of the calculation char- the Speaker of the United States House of Senate of Puerto Rico to, and request the acteristics of the GPO and the WEP, they Representatives and each Member of Con- United States Congress to pass H.R. 2360 have a disproportionately negative effect on gress from the State of Arizona. which seeks to establish a Renewable Energy employees working in lower-wage govern- Grant Program within the United States De- ment jobs, like policemen, firefighters, POM–82. A resolution adopted by the Sen- partment of Agriculture (USDA) for the pur- teachers, and state employees; ate of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico re- pose of promoting renewable energy in Puer- Whereas, Louisiana is making every effort questing the United States Congress pass to Rico and the Virgin Islands of the United to improve the quality of life of its citizens H.R. 2360 which seeks to establish a Renew- States of America. and to encourage them to live here lifelong, able Energy Grant Program within the Section 2.—Upon its approval, a copy of yet the current GPO and WEP provisions United States Department of Agriculture this Resolution translated into English shall compromise their quality of life; and (USDA) for the purpose of promoting renew- be delivered to the leadership of the United Whereas, the number of people affected by able energy in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Is- States Congress, congress members Ted W. GPO and WEP is growing every day as more lands of the United States; to the Committee Lieu and Stacey Plaskett, and the Resident and more people reach retirement age; and Whereas, individuals drastically affected on Energy and Natural Resources. Commissioner of Puerto Rico in Washington D.C., Jenniffer Gonza´ lez-Colo´ n. by the GPO or WEP may have no choice but SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1084 Section 3.—This Resolution shall take ef- to return to work after retirement in order Congressman Ted W. Lieu, the Resident fect upon its approval. to make ends meet, but the earnings accu- Commissioner of Puerto Rico in Washington mulated during this return to work can fur- D.C., the Hon. Jenniffer Gonza´ lez-Colo´ n, and POM–83. A concurrent resolution adopted ther reduce the Social Security benefits the Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett introduced by the Legislature of the State of Louisiana individual is entitled to; and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:45 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11JN6.020 S11JNPT1 S3318 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 11, 2019 Whereas, the GPO and WEP are established Resolved, That We, your Memorialists, re- of May 2019 as ‘‘Amyotrophic Lateral Scle- in federal law, and repeal of the GPO and the spectfully urge and request that the Presi- rosis Awareness Month’’ in Pennsylvania; WEP can only be enacted by congress: Now, dent of the United States and the Congress and be it further therefore, be it of the United States work together to sup- Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be Resolved, That the Legislature of Louisiana port reform proposals that include the fol- transmitted to the President of the United does hereby memorialize the United States lowing protections for low-income and mod- States, the presiding officers of each house of Congress to take such actions as are nec- erate-income government retirees: Congress and to each member of Congress essary to review the Government Pension 1. Protections permitting retention of a from Pennsylvania. Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provi- combined public pension and Social Security sion Social Security benefit reductions and benefit with no applied reductions; POM–86. A concurrent memorial adopted to consider eliminating or reducing them; 2. Protections permanently ensuring that by the Legislature of the State of Arizona and be it further level of benefit by indexing it to inflation; urging the United States Congress to enact Resolved, That a copy of this Resolution be and legislation to provide medical treatment and transmitted to the presiding officers of the 3. Protections ensuring that no current re- other benefits for deported veterans of the Senate and the House of Representatives of cipient’s benefit is reduced by the reform United States Armed Forces; to the Com- the Congress of the United States of America legislation; and be it further mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. and to each member of the Louisiana con- Resolved, That suitable copies of this reso- HOUSE CONCURRENT MEMORIAL NO. 2001 lution, duly authenticated by the Secretary gressional delegation. Whereas, according to the American Civil of State, be transmitted to the Honorable Liberties Union, at least 239 veterans of the Donald J. Trump, President of the United POM–84. A joint resolution adopted by the United States armed forces have been de- States; the President of the United States Legislature of the State of Maine urging the ported to at least 34 countries; and President of the United States and the Senate; the Speaker of the House of Rep- Whereas, those who have honorably served United States Congress to support the re- resentatives of the United States; and each our country have been denied medical treat- form of the Social Security offsets of the Member of the Maine Congressional Delega- ment and other benefits from the United Government Pension Offset and the Windfall tion. States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA); Elimination Provision; to the Committee on and POM–85. A resolution adopted by the Sen- Finance. Whereas, veterans who are deported and ate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania HOUSE PAPER NO. 1204 who were not seen by a VA doctor for evalua- designating May 2019 as ‘‘Amyotrophic Lat- tion are not allowed to claim their disabil- Whereas, under current federal law, indi- eral Sclerosis Awareness Month’’ in Pennsyl- viduals who receive a Social Security benefit ities; and vania; to the Committee on Health, Edu- Whereas, veterans who would otherwise and a public retirement benefit derived from cation, Labor, and Pensions. employment not covered under Social Secu- seek treatment or post-traumatic stress dis- SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 122 rity are subject to a reduction in the Social order or other war-related injuries are denied Security benefits; and Whereas, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis approval unless they are about to die; and Whereas, these laws, contained in the fed- (ALS) is better known as Lou Gehrig’s dis- Whereas, deported veterans have in fact eral Social Security Act, 42 United States ease; and died waiting for approval for medical treat- Code, Chapter 7, Subchapter II, Federal Old- Whereas, ALS is a fatal neurodegenerative ment on the border; and Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance disease characterized by degeneration of cell Whereas, these men and women have Benefits, and known as the Government Pen- bodies of the upper and lower motor neurons served in the United States armed forces and sion Offset and the Windfall Elimination in the gray matter of the anterior horn of have earned the right to receive medical Provision, greatly affect public employees, the spinal cord; and treatment and benefits. Whereas, The initial symptom of ALS is Wherefore your memorialist, the House of particularly women; and Whereas, the Windfall Elimination Provi- weakness of the skeletal muscles, especially Representatives of the State of Arizona, the sion reduces by a formula the Social Secu- those of the extremities; and Senate concurring, prays: Whereas, As ALS progresses, the patient 1. That the United States Congress enact rity benefit of a person who is also receiving experiences difficulty in swallowing, talking legislation provid1ng medical treatment and a pension from a public employer that does and breathing; and other benefits for all veterans of the United not participate in Social Security; and Whereas, ALS eventually causes muscles States armed forces, including those who Whereas, the Government Pension Offset to atrophy and the patient becomes a func- have been deported. and the Windfall Elimination Provision are tional quadriplegic; and 2. That the Secretary of State of the State particularly burdensome on the finances of Whereas, Patients with ALS typically re- of Arizona transmit copies of this memorial low-income and moderate-income public main alert and are aware of the loss of motor to the President of the United States Senate, service workers, such as school teachers, functions and the inevitable outcome of con- the Speaker of the United States House of clerical workers and school cafeteria em- tinued deterioration and death; and Representatives and each Member of Con- ployees, whose wages are low to start; and Whereas, ALS affects military veterans at gress from the State of Arizona. Whereas, the Government Pension Offset twice the rate of the general population; and and the Windfall Elimination Provision both Whereas, ALS occurs in adulthood, most POM–87. A resolution adopted by the Coun- unfairly reduce benefits for those public em- commonly between 40 and 70 years of age, ty Council of Prince George’s County, Mary- ployees and their spouses whose careers peaking at approximately 55 years of age, land memorializing its opposition to any ex- cross the line between the private and public and affects both men and women without pansion of the Baltimore-Washington Park- sectors; and bias; and way and any proposal to transfer the Balti- Whereas, since many lower-paying public Whereas, More than 5,000 new ALS patients more-Washington Parkway from the Na- service jobs are held by women, both the are diagnosed throughout the nation each tional Park Service; to the Committee on Government Pension Offset and the Windfall year; and Energy and Natural Resources. Elimination Provision have a disproportion- Whereas, In Pennsylvania there are cur- POM–88. A petition from a citizen of the ately adverse effect on women; and rently more than 1,000 individuals who have State of Texas relative to pay increases for Whereas, in some cases, additional support been formally diagnosed with ALS; and Members of Congress; to the Committee on in the form of income, housing, heating and Whereas, The $750,000 in State funding ap- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- prescription drug and other safety net assist- propriated by the General Assembly for ALS fairs. ance from state and local governments is support services for 2018–2019 provided serv- needed to make up for the reductions im- ices to nearly 1,000 constituents and substan- f posed at the federal level; and tial savings to the State budget and tax- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Whereas, other participants in Social Se- payers; and curity do not have their benefits reduced in Whereas, The ALS Association reports The following reports of committees this manner; and that on average, patients diagnosed with were submitted: Whereas, to participate or not to partici- ALS only survive two to five years from the By Mr. BURR, from the Select Committee pate in Social Security in public sector em- time of diagnosis; and on Intelligence: ployment is a decision of employers, even Whereas, ALS has no known cause, preven- Report to accompany S. 1589, An original though both the Government Pension Offset tion or cure; and bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal and the Windfall Elimination Provision di- Whereas, ‘‘Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis years 2018, 2019, and 2020 for intelligence and rectly punish employees and their spouses; Awareness Month’’ increases the public’s intelligence-related activities of the United and awareness of ALS patients’ circumstances States Government, the Community Man- Whereas, although the Government Pen- and acknowledges the negative impact this agement Account, and the Central Intel- sion Offset was enacted in 1977 and the Wind- disease has on ALS patients and their fami- ligence Agency Retirement and Disability fall Elimination Provision was enacted in lies and recognizes the research being done System, and for other purposes (Rept. No. 1983, many of the benefits in dispute were to eradicate ALS: Now therefore be it 116–47). paid into Social Security prior to that time; Resolved, That the Senate of the Common- By Mr. INHOFE, from the Committee on now, therefore, be it wealth of Pennsylvania designate the month Armed Services, without amendment:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:07 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11JN6.026 S11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3319 S. 1790. An original bill to authorize appro- S. 1776. A bill to amend title 31 of the S. 1786. A bill to amend the Fair Labor priations for fiscal year 2020 for military ac- United States Code to require that Federal Standards Act of 1938 to establish a min- tivities of the Department of Defense, for children’s programs be separately displayed imum salary threshold for bona fide execu- military construction, and for defense activi- and analyzed in the President’s budget; to tive, administrative, and professional em- ties of the Department of Energy, to pre- the Committee on the Budget. ployees exempt from Federal overtime com- scribe military personnel strengths for such By Mr. MARKEY (for himself, Mrs. pensation requirements, and automatically fiscal year, and for other purposes (Rept. No. SHAHEEN, and Ms. COLLINS): update such threshold every 3 years; to the 116–48). S. 1777. A bill to amend the Foreign Assist- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and ance Act of 1961 to include in the Annual f Pensions. Country Reports on Human Rights Practices By Mr. BOOKER (for himself and Mr. EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF a section on conflict-related sexual and gen- MENENDEZ): COMMITTEE der-based violence, to amend the Global S. 1787. A bill to require the Federal Motor Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Carrier Safety Administration to implement The following executive reports of Act to authorize the President to impose nominations were submitted: a national employer notification service; to economic sanctions and a visa ban on the the Committee on Commerce, Science, and By Mr. GRASSLEY for the Committee on leader of an organization that commits sex- Transportation. ual or gender-based violence; to the Com- Finance. By Mr. GRAHAM (for himself, Mr. CAS- mittee on Foreign Relations. * Randolph J. Stayin, of Virginia, to be a SIDY, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. By Mr. RUBIO: Member of the United States International RISCH, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mrs. BLACK- Trade Commission for a term expiring June S. 1778. A bill to provide appropriate infor- mation to Federal law enforcement and in- BURN, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. ROBERTS, Ms. 16, 2026. MURKOWSKI, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. CRUZ, * Amy Karpel, of Washington, to be a Mem- telligence agencies, pursuant to inves- and Mr. PERDUE): ber of the United States International Trade tigating terrorism, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. S. 1788. A bill to amend chapter 44 of title Commission for a term expiring June 16, 18, United States Code, to enhance penalties 2023. By Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself, Mr. MURPHY, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. for theft of a firearm from a Federal fire- * Nomination was reported with rec- MARKEY, Mr. MENENDEZ, Ms. arms licensee; to the Committee on the Judi- ommendation that it be confirmed sub- DUCKWORTH, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. REED, ciary. ject to the nominee’s commitment to Ms. HARRIS, Mr. DURBIN, Mrs. MUR- By Mrs. GILLIBRAND (for herself, Mr. respond to requests to appear and tes- RAY, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, and Mr. GRASSLEY, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. DURBIN, Ms. WARREN, Mr. BEN- tify before any duly constituted com- CARDIN): mittee of the Senate. S. 1779. A bill to repeal the Protection of NET, Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Lawful Commerce in Arms Act; to the Com- Mr. WYDEN, Ms. HIRONO, Ms. HASSAN, f mittee on the Judiciary. Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. COONS, Mr. MENEN- INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND By Ms. HARRIS (for herself, Mr. DEZ, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. UDALL, Ms. JOINT RESOLUTIONS MENENDEZ, and Mr. CASEY): KLOBUCHAR, Mr. BROWN, Ms. MUR- S. 1780. A bill to amend the Congressional KOWSKI, Ms. SMITH, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. The following bills and joint resolu- Budget Act of 1974 to provide for studies and SANDERS, Mr. CASEY, Mr. CRUZ, Mr. tions were introduced, read the first reports relating to the impact of legislation PAUL, Ms. HARRIS, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. and second times by unanimous con- on spending on children, and for other pur- HEINRICH, and Ms. DUCKWORTH): sent, and referred as indicated: poses; to the Committee on the Budget. S. 1789. A bill to amend title 10, United By Mr. RUBIO (for himself, Mr. MENEN- States Code, to reform procedures for deter- By Mr. CRUZ: DEZ, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. YOUNG, and Mr. minations on disposition of charges and the S. 1771. A bill to amend title 10, United KAINE): convening of courts-martial for certain of- States Code, to establish the Assistant Sec- S. 1781. A bill to authorize appropriations fenses under the Uniform Code of Military retary of Defense for Space, and for other for the Department of State for fiscal years Justice, and for other purposes; to the Com- purposes; to the Committee on Armed Serv- 2020 through 2022 to provide assistance to El mittee on Armed Services. ices. Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras through By Mr. INHOFE: By Mr. YOUNG (for himself, Mr. KING, bilateral compacts to increase protection of S. 1790. An original bill to authorize appro- Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. KAINE, Mr. JONES, women and children in their homes and com- priations for fiscal year 2020 for military ac- Mr. GARDNER, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. COONS, munities and reduce female homicides, do- tivities of the Department of Defense, for Mr. KENNEDY, Ms. MURKOWSKI, Mrs. mestic violence, and sexual assault; to the military construction, and for defense activi- SHAHEEN, Ms. HASSAN, Ms. WARREN, Committee on Foreign Relations. ties of the Department of Energy, to pre- Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Ms. COLLINS, and Mr. By Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and Mr. scribe military personnel strengths for such TESTER): JONES): fiscal year, and for other purposes; from the S. 1772. A bill to establish the Task Force S. 1782. A bill to add suicide prevention re- on the Impact of the Affordable Housing Cri- Committee on Armed Services; placed on the sources to school identification cards; to the calendar. sis, and for other purposes; to the Committee Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. By Mrs. GILLIBRAND (for herself, Mr. Pensions. LUMENTHAL, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. MUR- By Mr. SANDERS (for himself, Mr. B By Ms. MCSALLY (for herself and Ms. PHY, Ms. HARRIS, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. MERKLEY, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. SINEMA): SANDERS, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Ms. ROSEN, BLUMENTHAL, Ms. HARRIS, Mr. BOOK- S. 1783. A bill to establish responsibility Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. WYDEN, ER, Ms. WARREN, and Mr. MARKEY): for the International Outfall Interceptor; to Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. MERKLEY, Ms. S. 1773. A bill to amend titles XVIII and the Committee on Foreign Relations. KLOBUCHAR, and Mr. DURBIN): XIX of the Social Security Act to make im- By Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Ms. S. 1791. A bill to prohibit discrimination on provements to the treatment of the United ROSEN, Ms. MCSALLY, and Ms. KLO- the basis of religion, sex (including sexual States territories under the Medicare and BUCHAR): orientation and gender identity), and mar- Medicaid programs, and for other purposes; S. 1784. A bill to provide for the issuance of to the Committee on Finance. a Stamp Out Elder Abuse Semipostal Stamp; ital status in the administration and provi- sion of child welfare services, to improve By Mr. CASSIDY (for himself, Mr. BEN- to the Committee on Homeland Security and safety, well-being, and permanency for les- NET, and Mr. YOUNG): Governmental Affairs. bian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer S. 1774. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- By Ms. HASSAN (for herself, Mr. CAS- or questioning foster youth, and for other enue Code of 1986 to provide for an energy SIDY, Ms. STABENOW, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. purposes; to the Committee on Finance. equivalent of a gallon of diesel in the case of CARDIN, and Mr. YOUNG): liquefied natural gas for purposes of the In- S. 1785. A bill to amend title XIX of the So- f land Waterways Trust Fund financing rate; cial Security Act to exclude authorized ge- to the Committee on Finance. neric drugs from calculation of the average SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. manufacturer price for purposes of the Med- SENATE RESOLUTIONS BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BROWN, Ms. HAS- icaid drug rebate program, and for other pur- The following concurrent resolutions SAN, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. SCHATZ, Ms. poses; to the Committee on Finance. and Senate resolutions were read, and SMITH, Mr. REED, and Ms. WARREN): By Mr. BROWN (for himself, Mrs. MUR- S. 1775. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- RAY, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Ms. BALDWIN, referred (or acted upon), as indicated: cation Act of 1965 regarding proprietary in- Mr. DURBIN, Ms. WARREN, Mr. MAR- By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. stitutions of higher education in order to KEY, Mr. SANDERS, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, LEAHY, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. BROWN, Mr. protect students and taxpayers; to the Com- Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Ms. BOOKER, and Mr. VAN HOLLEN): mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and HARRIS, Mr. SCHATZ, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. S. Res. 244. A resolution expressing support Pensions. WYDEN, Mr. MERKLEY, Ms. CANTWELL, for free, fair, and transparent elections in By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Ms. Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BOOKER, Ms. the Republic of Guatemala in order to in- HARRIS, and Mr. CASEY): DUCKWORTH, and Mr. CASEY): crease prosperity, security, and access to

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:45 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11JN6.032 S11JNPT1 S3320 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 11, 2019 justice for all Guatemalans; to the Com- COLLINS), the Senator from Texas (Mr. S. 340 mittee on Foreign Relations. CORNYN), the Senator from Arkansas At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the By Mr. GRAHAM (for himself, Ms. (Mr. COTTON), the Senator from North names of the Senator from West Vir- MCSALLY, Ms. SINEMA, Ms. WARREN, Dakota (Mr. CRAMER), the Senator ginia (Mrs. CAPITO) and the Senator Mr. MCCONNELL, and Mr. MARKEY): S. Res. 245. A resolution designating July from Montana (Mr. DAINES), the Sen- from Maryland (Mr. VAN HOLLEN) were 17, 2019, as ‘‘Glioblastoma Awareness Day’’; ator from Nebraska (Mrs. FISCHER), the added as cosponsors of S. 340, a bill to considered and agreed to. Senator from Colorado (Mr. GARDNER), promote competition in the market for the Senator from Iowa (Mr. GRASSLEY), drugs and biological products by facili- f the Senator from Missouri (Mr. tating the timely entry of lower-cost ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS HAWLEY), the Senator from North Da- generic and biosimilar versions of OEVEN S. 159 kota (Mr. H ), the Senator from those drugs and biological products. Mississippi (Mrs. HYDE-SMITH), the At the request of Mr. PAUL, the name S. 348 of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. INHOFE), At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the the Senator from Wisconsin (Mr. JOHN- BRAUN) was added as a cosponsor of S. names of the Senator from Vermont 159, a bill to implement equal protec- SON), the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. (Mr. LEAHY) and the Senator from Or- tion under the 14th Amendment to the KENNEDY), the Senator from Kentucky egon (Mr. MERKLEY) were added as co- Constitution of the United States for (Mr. MCCONNELL), the Senator from sponsors of S. 348, a bill to amend title the right to life of each born and Alaska (Ms. MURKOWSKI), the Senator XVIII of the Social Security Act to preborn human person. from Georgia (Mr. PERDUE), the Sen- provide for the distribution of addi- ator from Ohio (Mr. PORTMAN), the S. 172 tional residency positions, and for Senator from Idaho (Mr. RISCH), the other purposes. At the request of Mr. GARDNER, the OBERTS Senator from Kansas (Mr. R ), S. 434 name of the Senator from Arkansas the Senator from Utah (Mr. ROMNEY), (Mr. BOOZMAN) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mr. BRAUN, the the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. name of the Senator from Arizona (Ms. sor of S. 172, a bill to delay the reim- ROUNDS), the Senator from Florida position of the annual fee on health in- MCSALLY) was added as a cosponsor of (Mr. RUBIO), the Senator from Florida S. 434, a bill to provide for a report on surance providers until after 2021. (Mr. SCOTT), the Senator from South S. 191 the maintenance of Federal land hold- Carolina (Mr. SCOTT), the Senator from ings under the jurisdiction of the Sec- At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the Alabama (Mr. SHELBY), the Senator retary of the Interior. names of the Senator from Delaware from Alaska (Mr. SULLIVAN), the Sen- S. 436 (Mr. COONS) and the Senator from Cali- ator from South Dakota (Mr. THUNE), fornia (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) were added as the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. At the request of Mr. VAN HOLLEN, cosponsors of S. 191, a bill to direct the TILLIS), the Senator from Mississippi the name of the Senator from Rhode Is- Secretary of Defense to include in peri- (Mr. WICKER), the Senator from Min- land (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) was added as a odic health assessments, separation nesota (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) and the Sen- cosponsor of S. 436, a bill to amend history and physical examinations, and ator from Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) title 49, United States Code, to require other assessments an evaluation of were added as cosponsors of S. 239, a the development of public transpor- whether a member of the Armed Forces bill to require the Secretary of the tation operations safety risk reduction has been exposed to open burn pits or Treasury to mint coins in recognition programs, and for other purposes. toxic airborne chemicals, and for other of Christa McAuliffe. S. 457 purposes. S. 266 At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the S. 208 At the request of Mr. REED, the name names of the Senator from Arizona At the request of Mr. TESTER, the of the Senator from New Hampshire (Ms. SINEMA) and the Senator from name of the Senator from Colorado (Mrs. SHAHEEN) was added as a cospon- Georgia (Mr. PERDUE) were added as co- (Mr. GARDNER) was added as a cospon- sor of S. 266, a bill to provide for the sponsors of S. 457, a bill to require that sor of S. 208, a bill to amend title 10, long-term improvement of public $1 coins issued during 2019 honor Presi- United States Code, to permit certain school facilities, and for other pur- dent George H.W. Bush and to direct retired members of the uniformed serv- poses. the Secretary of the Treasury to issue ices who have a service-connected dis- S. 277 bullion coins during 2019 in honor of Barbara Bush. ability to receive both disability com- At the request of Ms. HIRONO, the pensation from the Department of Vet- name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. S. 479 erans Affairs for their disability and ei- MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of At the request of Mr. TOOMEY, the ther retired pay by reason of their S. 277, a bill to posthumously award a name of the Senator from North Caro- years of military service or Combat- Congressional Gold Medal to Fred lina (Mr. BURR) was added as a cospon- Related Special Compensation, and for Korematsu, in recognition of his dedi- sor of S. 479, a bill to revise section 48 other purposes. cation to justice and equality. of title 18, United States Code, and for S. 227 S. 283 other purposes. At the request of Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the S. 504 the name of the Senator from Cali- name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. At the request of Ms. SINEMA, the fornia (Ms. HARRIS) was added as a co- BROWN) was added as a cosponsor of S. names of the Senator from Pennsyl- sponsor of S. 227, a bill to direct the 283, a bill to amend title XVIII of the vania (Mr. TOOMEY) and the Senator Attorney General to review, revise, and Social Security Act to improve access from New Jersey (Mr. MENENDEZ) were develop law enforcement and justice to, and utilization of, bone mass meas- added as cosponsors of S. 504, a bill to protocols appropriate to address miss- urement benefits under part B of the amend title 36, United States Code, to ing and murdered Indians, and for Medicare program by establishing a authorize The American Legion to de- other purposes. minimum payment amount under such termine the requirements for member- S. 239 part for bone mass measurement. ship in The American Legion, and for At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the S. 287 other purposes. names of the Senator from Wyoming At the request of Mr. TOOMEY, the S. 512 (Mr. BARRASSO), the Senator from Mis- name of the Senator from Colorado At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the souri (Mr. BLUNT), the Senator from (Mr. GARDNER) was added as a cospon- names of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. Arkansas (Mr. BOOZMAN), the Senator sor of S. 287, a bill to amend the Trade MERKLEY), the Senator from Wisconsin from Indiana (Mr. BRAUN), the Senator Expansion Act of 1962 to impose limita- (Ms. BALDWIN), the Senator from Con- from North Carolina (Mr. BURR), the tions on the authority of the President necticut (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) and the Senator from West Virginia (Mrs. CAP- to adjust imports that are determined Senator from Arizona (Ms. MCSALLY) ITO), the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. to threaten to impair national secu- were added as cosponsors of S. 512, a CASSIDY), the Senator from Maine (Ms. rity, and for other purposes. bill to establish an advisory office

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:45 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11JN6.043 S11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3321 within the Bureau of Consumer Protec- wildland recovery areas, and biological setts (Mr. MARKEY) was added as a co- tion of the Federal Trade Commission connecting corridors, and for other sponsor of S. 1191, a bill to reauthorize to prevent fraud targeting seniors, and purposes. section 340H of the Public Health Serv- for other purposes. S. 846 ice Act to continue to encourage the S. 569 At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the expansion, maintenance, and establish- At the request of Mr. YOUNG, the name of the Senator from Connecticut ment of approved graduate medical name of the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- residency programs at qualified teach- (Mr. ENZI) was added as a cosponsor of sponsor of S. 846, a bill to amend title ing health centers, and for other pur- S. 569, a bill to direct the Secretary of 49, United States Code, to limit certain poses. Transportation to issue regulations re- rolling stock procurements, and for S. 1198 lating to commercial motor vehicle other purposes. At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the drivers under the age of 21, and for S. 867 name of the Senator from California other purposes. At the request of Ms. HASSAN, the (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a co- S. 634 name of the Senator from New Hamp- sponsor of S. 1198, a bill to ensure that At the request of Mr. CRUZ, the name shire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) was added as a co- significantly more students graduate of the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. sponsor of S. 867, a bill to protect stu- college with the international knowl- INHOFE) was added as a cosponsor of S. dents of institutions of higher edu- edge and experience essential for suc- 634, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- cation and the taxpayer investment in cess in today’s global economy through enue Code of 1986 to establish tax cred- institutions of higher education by im- the establishment of the Senator Paul its to encourage individual and cor- proving oversight and accountability of Simon Study Abroad Program in the porate taxpayers to contribute to institutions of higher education, par- Department of Education. scholarships for students through eligi- ticularly for-profit colleges, improving S. 1223 ble scholarship-granting organizations protections for students and borrowers, At the request of Mr. PORTMAN, the and eligible workforce training organi- and ensuring the integrity of postsec- name of the Senator from North Caro- zations, and for other purposes. ondary education programs, and for lina (Mr. TILLIS) was added as a co- other purposes. S. 651 sponsor of S. 1223, a bill to amend title S. 878 At the request of Mr. CASEY, the XVIII of the Social Security Act to At the request of Mr. COTTON, the name of the Senator from Wisconsin provide for the non-application of name of the Senator from South Da- (Ms. BALDWIN) was added as a cospon- Medicare competitive acquisition rates kota (Mr. ROUNDS) was added as a co- sor of S. 651, a bill to amend the Inter- to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs sponsor of S. 878, a bill to foster secu- nal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and accessories. rity in Taiwan, and for other purposes. the age requirement with respect to S. 1247 S. 980 eligibility for qualified ABLE pro- At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, grams. At the request of Mr. BURR, the name the name of the Senator from New Jer- of the Senator from New Hampshire S. 679 sey (Mr. BOOKER) was added as a co- (Mrs. SHAHEEN) was added as a cospon- At the request of Ms. BALDWIN, the sponsor of S. 1247, a bill to amend the sor of S. 980, a bill to amend title 38, Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 name of the Senator from Rhode Island United States Code, to improve the (Mr. REED) was added as a cosponsor of to require reporting to the Federal provision of services for homeless vet- Election Commission and the Federal S. 679, a bill to exempt from the cal- erans, and for other purposes. culation of monthly income certain Bureau of Investigation of offers by S. 1039 benefit paid by the Department of Vet- foreign nationals to make prohibited At the request of Mr. UDALL, the contributions, donations, expenditures, erans Affairs and the Department of name of the Senator from Colorado Defense. or disbursements, and for other pur- (Mr. BENNET) was added as a cosponsor poses. S. 684 of S. 1039, a bill to limit the use of S. 1267 At the request of Mr. HEINRICH, the funds for kinetic military operations in At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the names of the Senator from Alabama or against Iran. name of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. (Mr. JONES) and the Senator from S. 1077 ROSEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. North Carolina (Mr. TILLIS) were added At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the as cosponsors of S. 684, a bill to amend 1267, a bill to establish within the name of the Senator from Connecticut Smithsonian Institution the National the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to re- (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- peal the excise tax on high-cost em- Museum of the American Latino, and sponsor of S. 1077, a bill to establish a for other purposes. ployer-sponsored health coverage. pilot program awarding competitive S. 1301 S. 826 grants to organizations administering At the request of Mr. MERKLEY, the At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the entrepreneurial development program- names of the Senator from New York ming to formerly incarcerated individ- name of the Senator from New Mexico (Mr. HEINRICH) was added as a cospon- (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) and the Senator uals, and for other purposes. sor of S. 1301, a bill to prohibit the use from California (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) were S. 1122 of the poisons sodium fluoroacetate added as cosponsors of S. 826, a bill to At the request of Ms. SMITH, the (known as ‘‘Compound 1080’’) and so- require the Secretary of Transpor- name of the Senator from New Mexico dium cyanide for predator control. tation to modify the final rule relating (Mr. UDALL) was added as a cosponsor to flightcrew member duty and rest re- of S. 1122, a bill to amend the Public S. 1331 quirements for passenger operations of Health Service Act to revise and ex- At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the air carriers to apply to all-cargo oper- tend projects relating to children and name of the Senator from South Da- ations of air carriers, and for other to provide access to school-based com- kota (Mr. ROUNDS) was added as a co- purposes. prehensive mental health programs. sponsor of S. 1331, a bill to provide ad- S. 827 S. 1183 ditional protections for our veterans. At the request of Mr. WHITEHOUSE, At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the S. 1354 the name of the Senator from Mary- names of the Senator from Maine (Mr. At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the land (Mr. VAN HOLLEN) was added as a KING) and the Senator from Colorado name of the Senator from Connecticut cosponsor of S. 827, a bill to designate (Mr. GARDNER) were added as cospon- (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- certain National Forest System land sors of S. 1183, a bill to establish an en- sponsor of S. 1354, a bill to require cer- and certain public land under the juris- ergy storage and microgrid grant and tain protections for student loan bor- diction of the Secretary of the Interior technical assistance program. rowers, and for other purposes. in the States of Idaho, Montana, Or- S. 1191 S. 1499 egon, Washington, and Wyoming as At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the At the request of Mr. UDALL, the wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, name of the Senator from Massachu- name of the Senator from Minnesota

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:45 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11JN6.046 S11JNPT1 S3322 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 11, 2019 (Ms. SMITH) was added as a cosponsor amend the Public Health Service Act resolution designating June 15, 2019, as of S. 1499, a bill to establish National to expand the capacity to improve ‘‘World Elder Abuse Awareness Day’’. Wildlife Corridors to provide for the health outcomes and increase access to f protection and restoration of certain specialized care. STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED native fish, wildlife, and plant species, S. 1642 BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. TESTER, the S. 1540 name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BROWN, Ms. name of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. S. 1642, a bill to increase the recruit- HASSAN, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. CORTEZ MASTO) was added as a cospon- ment and retention of school-based SCHATZ, Ms. SMITH, Mr. REED, sor of S. 1540, a bill to protect elections mental health services providers by and Ms. WARREN): for public office by providing financial low-income local educational agencies. S. 1775. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding propri- support and enhanced security for the S. 1720 etary institutions of higher education infrastructure used to carry out such At the request of Mr. ROUNDS, the in order to protect students and tax- elections, and for other purposes. name of the Senator from Montana payers; to the Committee on Health, S. 1554 (Mr. TESTER) was added as a cosponsor Education, Labor, and Pensions. of S. 1720, a bill to amend the Federal At the request of Mr. BLUNT, the Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry name of the Senator from New Hamp- unanimous consent that the text of the shire (Ms. HASSAN) was added as a co- Products Inspection Act to allow the bill be printed in the RECORD. sponsor of S. 1554, a bill to provide for interstate sale of State-inspected meat There being no objection, the text of an automatic acquisition of United and poultry, and for other purposes. the bill was ordered to be printed in States citizenship for certain inter- S. 1744 the RECORD, as follows: nationally adopted individuals, and for At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the S. 1775 other purposes. name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- S. 1555 WYDEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. resentatives of the United States of America in At the request of Mr. CRAPO, the 1744, a bill to provide lawful permanent Congress assembled, name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. resident status for certain advanced SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. RISCH) was added as a cosponsor of S. STEM degree holders, and for other This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Protecting 1555, a bill to amend title 10, United purposes. Our Students and Taxpayers Act of 2019’’ or States Code, to improve the Transition S. 1750 ‘‘POST Act of 2019’’. Assistance Program for members of the At the request of Ms. HARRIS, the SEC. 2. 85/15 RULE. Armed Forces, and for other purposes. name of the Senator from California (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 102(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. S. 1572 (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a co- 1002(b)) is amended— At the request of Mr. PORTMAN, the sponsor of S. 1750, a bill to establish (1) in paragraph (1)— name of the Senator from Massachu- the Clean School Bus Grant Program, (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ‘‘and’’ setts (Mr. MARKEY) was added as a co- and for other purposes. after the semicolon; sponsor of S. 1572, a bill to amend the S. 1755 (B) in subparagraph (E), by striking the pe- riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and Higher Education Act of 1965 to require At the request of Mr. CASEY, the additional reporting on crime and (C) by adding at the end the following: name of the Senator from Minnesota ‘‘(F) meets the requirements of paragraph harm that occurs during student par- (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) was added as a co- (2).’’; ticipation in programs of study abroad, sponsor of S. 1755, a bill to ensure that (2) by redesignating paragraph (2) as para- and for other purposes. older adults and individuals with dis- graph (3); and S. 1575 abilities are prepared for disasters, and (3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the fol- At the request of Mr. PORTMAN, the for other purposes. lowing: ‘‘(2) REVENUE SOURCES.— name of the Senator from Massachu- S. 1769 ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In order to qualify as a setts (Mr. MARKEY) was added as a co- At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the proprietary institution of higher education sponsor of S. 1575, a bill to direct the name of the Senator from Rhode Island under this subsection, an institution shall Secretary of State to make available (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) was added as a co- derive not less than 15 percent of the institu- to the Director of the Centers for Dis- sponsor of S. 1769, a bill to require the tion’s revenues from sources other than Fed- ease Control and Prevention copies of Secretary of Energy to establish an off- eral funds, as calculated in accordance with consular reports of death of United shore wind career training grant pro- subparagraphs (B) and (C). States citizens, and for other purposes. gram, and for other purposes. ‘‘(B) FEDERAL FUNDS.—In this paragraph, the term ‘Federal funds’ means any Federal S. 1576 S. RES. 80 financial assistance provided, under this Act At the request of Ms. WARREN, the At the request of Mr. COONS, the or any other Federal law, through a grant, name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. names of the Senator from California contract, subsidy, loan, guarantee, insur- WYDEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. (Mrs. FEINSTEIN), the Senator from In- ance, or other means to a proprietary insti- 1576, a bill to strengthen parity in men- diana (Mr. YOUNG) and the Senator tution, including Federal financial assist- tal health and substance use disorder from Minnesota (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) were ance that is disbursed or delivered to an in- benefits. added as cosponsors of S. Res. 80, a res- stitution or on behalf of a student or to a student to be used to attend the institution, S. 1577 olution establishing the John S. except that such term shall not include any At the request of Mr. CASSIDY, the McCain III Human Rights Commission. monthly housing stipend provided under the name of the Senator from Mississippi S. RES. 120 Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance (Mrs. HYDE-SMITH) was added as a co- At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the Program under chapter 33 of title 38, United sponsor of S. 1577, a bill to amend the name of the Senator from Louisiana States Code. ‘‘(C) IMPLEMENTATION OF NON-FEDERAL REV- Public Health Service Act to prohibit (Mr. KENNEDY) was added as a cospon- certain contracts between health insur- ENUE REQUIREMENT.—In making calculations sor of S. Res. 120, a resolution opposing under subparagraph (A), an institution of ance plans or issuers and health care efforts to delegitimize the State of higher education shall— providers. Israel and the Global Boycott, Divest- ‘‘(i) use the cash basis of accounting; S. 1618 ment, and Sanctions Movement tar- ‘‘(ii) consider as revenue only those funds At the request of Mr. SCHATZ, the geting Israel. generated by the institution from— names of the Senator from New Mexico S. RES. 242 ‘‘(I) tuition, fees, and other institutional charges for students enrolled in programs el- (Mr. UDALL), the Senator from Lou- At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the igible for assistance under title IV; isiana (Mr. CASSIDY), the Senator from names of the Senator from Pennsyl- ‘‘(II) activities conducted by the institu- New Mexico (Mr. HEINRICH) and the vania (Mr. CASEY) and the Senator tion that are necessary for the education and Senator from Maine (Ms. COLLINS) were from California (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) were training of the institution’s students, if such added as cosponsors of S. 1618, a bill to added as cosponsors of S. Res. 242, a activities are—

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:45 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11JN6.048 S11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3323 ‘‘(aa) conducted on campus or at a facility (B) by redesignating paragraphs (25) tional revenue to tackle elder abuse under the control of the institution; through (29) as paragraphs (24) through (28), without costing the Federal govern- ‘‘(bb) performed under the supervision of a respectively; ment a single penny. member of the institution’s faculty; and (C) in paragraph (24)(A)(ii) (as redesignated Abuse of older Americans is sadly ‘‘(cc) required to be performed by all stu- by subparagraph (B)), by striking ‘‘sub- prevalent—no matter the person’s gen- dents in a specific educational program at section (e)’’ and inserting ‘‘subsection (d)’’; the institution; and and der, race, religion, or ethnic or cultural ‘‘(III) a contractual arrangement with a (D) in paragraph (26) (as redesignated by background. Each year, hundreds of Federal agency for the purpose of providing subparagraph (B)), by striking ‘‘subsection thousands of adults over the age of 60 job training to low-income individuals who (h)’’ and inserting ‘‘subsection (g)’’; are abused, neglected, or financially are in need of such training; (2) by striking subsection (d); exploited. Abuse can happen in many ‘‘(iii) presume that any Federal funds that (3) by redesignating subsections (e) places, including a person’s home, a are disbursed or delivered to an institution through (j) as subsections (d) through (i), re- on behalf of a student or directly to a stu- family member’s house, an assisted liv- spectively; ing facility, or a nursing home. Just as dent will be used to pay the student’s tui- (4) in the matter preceding paragraph (1) of tion, fees, or other institutional charges, re- subsection (d) (as redesignated by paragraph abuse can occur in various settings, gardless of whether the institution credits (3)), by striking ‘‘(a)(25)’’ and inserting there are many types of elder abuse, in- such funds to the student’s account or pays ‘‘(a)(24)’’; cluding physical abuse, emotional such funds directly to the student, except to (5) in subsection (f)(1) (as redesignated by abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, abandon- the extent that the student’s tuition, fees, or paragraph (3)), by striking ‘‘subsection ment, and financial exploitation, to other institutional charges are satisfied by— (e)(2)’’ and inserting ‘‘subsection (d)(2)’’; and name a few. Although there are dif- ‘‘(I) grant funds provided by an outside (6) in subsection (g)(1) (as redesignated by source that— ferent types of abuse, it is common for paragraph (3)), by striking ‘‘subsection a victim to experience more than one ‘‘(aa) has no affiliation with the institu- (a)(27)’’ in the matter preceding subpara- tion; and graph (A) and inserting ‘‘subsection (a)(26)’’. form of abuse. ‘‘(bb) shares no employees with the institu- (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—The Higher According to the National Council on tion; and Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.) Aging, approximately one in ten Amer- ‘‘(II) institutional scholarships described is amended— icans aged 60 years old or older have in clause (v); (1) in section 152 (20 U.S.C. 1019a)— experienced some form of elder abuse. ‘‘(iv) include no loans made by an institu- (A) in subsection (a)(1)(A), by striking According to the GAO, financial fraud tion of higher education as revenue to the ‘‘subsections (a)(27) and (h) of section 487’’ school, except for payments made by stu- targeting older Americans is a growing and inserting ‘‘subsections (a)(26) and (g) of epidemic that costs seniors an esti- dents on such loans; section 487’’; and ‘‘(v) include a scholarship provided by the (B) in subsection (b)(1)(B)(i)(I), by striking mated $2.9 billion annually. We know, institution— ‘‘section 487(e)’’ and inserting ‘‘section however, that the true number is prob- ‘‘(I) only if the scholarship is in the form of 487(d)’’; ably much higher since many of these monetary aid based upon the academic (2) in section 153(c)(3) (20 U.S.C. 1019b(c)(3)), cases are never reported because the achievements or financial need of students, by striking ‘‘section 487(a)(25)’’ each place victim is too often embarrassed to re- disbursed to qualified student recipients dur- the term appears and inserting ‘‘section ing each fiscal year from an established re- port abuse, particularly when it in- 487(a)(24)’’; stricted account; and volves a family member. In fact, the (3) in section 496(c)(3)(A) (20 U.S.C. ‘‘(II) only to the extent that funds in that National Center on Elder Abuse reports 1099b(c)(3)(A)), by striking ‘‘section 487(f)’’ account represent designated funds, or in- and inserting ‘‘section 487(e)’’; and that only one in 14 cases are reported come earned on such funds, from an outside (4) in section 498(k)(1) (20 U.S.C. to the authorities. source that— 1099c(k)(1)), by striking ‘‘section 487(f)’’ and In Maine—the State with the oldest ‘‘(aa) has no affiliation with the institu- inserting ‘‘section 487(e)’’. population by median age—an esti- tion; and mated 33,000 seniors each year are the ‘‘(bb) shares no employees with the institu- tion; and By Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Ms. victims of some kind of abuse or finan- ‘‘(vi) exclude from revenues— ROSEN, Ms. MCSALLY, and Ms. cial fraud. Moreover, in as many as 90 ‘‘(I) the amount of funds the institution re- KLOBUCHAR): percent of financial cases, the senior is ceived under part C of title IV, unless the in- S. 1784. A bill to provide for the victimized by someone he or she knows stitution used those funds to pay a student’s issuance of a Stamp Out Elder Abuse well. A 2017 report of financial exploi- institutional charges; Semipostal Stamp; to the Committee tation of Maine’s older adults found ‘‘(II) the amount of funds the institution on Homeland Security and Govern- that in most cases, financial exploi- received under subpart 4 of part A of title IV; mental Affairs. tation is perpetrated by a family mem- ‘‘(III) the amount of funds provided by the Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, along institution as matching funds for any Fed- ber, typically the victim’s own adult eral program; with my colleagues, Senators JACKY child. ‘‘(IV) the amount of Federal funds provided ROSEN, MARTHA MCSALLY, and AMY In a recent case in Maine, police to the institution to pay institutional KLOBUCHAR, I am introducing the charged a pastor in York County, charges for a student that were refunded or Stamp Out Elder Abuse Act of 2019, a Maine, with exploiting an incapaci- returned; and bill that seeks to help combat the tated elderly woman. They say the ‘‘(V) the amount charged for books, sup- abuse and financial exploitation of our man befriended the woman while he plies, and equipment, unless the institution Nation’s seniors. Our bill would create was volunteering at the assisted-living includes that amount as tuition, fees, or a semipostal, or fundraising, stamp other institutional charges. community where she lived. According ‘‘(D) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than that would allow Postal Service cus- to police, the State determined the July 1, 2020, and by July 1 of each succeeding tomers to make a voluntary contribu- woman to be incapacitated and as- year, the Secretary shall submit to the au- tion to raise awareness and combat signed her a guardian and conservator. thorizing committees a report that contains, elder abuse by purchasing this special The pastor allegedly took the woman for each proprietary institution of higher stamp. to her bank, withdrew money to have education that receives assistance under The proceeds from this stamp would the locks changed on her former home, title IV and as provided in the audited finan- go to the Department of Health and which had been on the market, and he cial statements submitted to the Secretary Human Service’s (HHS) Administration by each institution pursuant to the require- took down the ‘‘for sale’’ sign. ments of section 487(c)— on Community Living (ACL) and the Police say the pastor told the woman ‘‘(i) the amount and percentage of such in- Department of Justice (DOJ). The he would help her return to her house, stitution’s revenues received from Federal funding would allow the ACL to further even though it was not equipped for the funds; and support the development and advance- wheelchair access she required. He sug- ‘‘(ii) the amount and percentage of such in- ment of emerging practices to prevent gested his daughter could live with the stitution’s revenues received from other and respond to the abuse of older woman to care for her. Police say his sources.’’. adults, and would assist DOJ in im- goal was to ingratiate himself and have (b) REPEAL OF EXISTING REQUIREMENTS.— Section 487 of the Higher Education Act of proving prosecution, data collection, access to this woman’s financial ac- 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1094) is amended— litigation support, and initiatives that counts and property. Fortunately, in (1) in subsection (a)— prevent elder abuse. Notably, this bill this case, the conservator, who was le- (A) by striking paragraph (24); would help to provide needed addi- gally responsible for protecting the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:45 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11JN6.035 S11JNPT1 S3324 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 11, 2019 woman’s assets, identified and reported which will create a semi-postal stamp to pro- Act of 2019 proposed by Senator Collins. This the suspected criminal activity to the vide additional funding to the federal gov- Act initiates a semi postal stamp that not police. ernment for programs to address elder abuse, only raises elder abuse awareness, but also Combatting elder abuse of seniors is neglect, and exploitation. The EJC is proud dedicates the proceeds to elder justice pro- to have worked closely on this legislation grams within DOJ and HHS. primarily the responsibility of State with you, your staff and Philip C. Marshall, As you may know, the NSA was one of the and local agencies, particularly adult founder of Beyond Brooke, a cause-based founding groups in the National Association protective services agencies. Preven- campaign named to honor Philip’s late of Triads, Inc. National Triads serves as a tion and response to cases of abuse re- grandmother, Brooke Astor, who was a well- clearinghouse of information, best practices quire coordinated efforts, including known philanthropist, recipient of the Presi- and early alert system for local Triads. Triad State and local agencies, law enforce- dential Medal of Freedom, and a victim of is a national community policing concept ment, the social work and medical elder abuse and elder financial exploitation. that partners law enforcement agencies with We are pleased that the bill will direct the older adult volunteer groups and older adult community, and financial institutions. United States Postal Service to develop the The Federal government also plays related community services to educate older semipostal stamp and use the proceeds from adults on crime and fraud, to reduce crime an important role in providing leader- its sales to provide funding to augment the against the elderly, and eliminate the un- ship to combat this problem. The Elder elder justice initiatives at both the Adminis- warranted fear of crime. Justice Coordinating Council, led by tration on Aging in the Department of After twenty-two years in existence, there HHS and DOJ, has brought other Fed- Health and Human Services and at the De- are Triads in more than 680 counties in 36 eral agencies to the table to coordinate partment of Justice. These programs include states. Triad serves 16 million seniors na- efforts to protect older individuals prevention, education, data collection, serv- tionwide—nearly half of America’s senior from abuse. Last year, the DOJ took a ices to protect and support victims, and dem- population. The National Sheriffs’ Associa- onstration projects, in addition to initiatives major action by directing all 94 U.S. tion and local sheriffs have long recognized to investigate and prosecute perpetrators of the need to ensure the safety and quality of Attorneys’ offices to each designate an elder abuse and financial exploitation. Fur- life for the growing number of senior citizens elder justice coordinator, who will de- ther, the departments will be able to use by supporting the formation of community velop strategies to protect seniors in their resources to support dissemination of partnerships under the auspice of Triad. their districts. This will promote the stamp. Triad has a clear vision and a simple mis- greater cooperation between the DOJ Thank you again for your leadership on sion—to keep seniors safe from crime. and its law enforcement partners. this and other elder justice issues. Please let The Stamp Out Elder Abuse Act of 2019 us know if we can be of assistance in secur- While the best way to intervene in the makes a clear effort to increase awareness ing passage of the Stamp Out Elder Abuse and support for the elderly community. We problem of elder abuse is to prevent it Act of 2019. applaud the efforts to support prevention from happening in the first place, when Sincerely, and education, investigation and prosecu- abuse does occur, it is crucial that the ROBERT B. BLANCATO, tion, and victims’ services in an effort in perpetrators of the crimes not go National Coordinator. combat elder abuse. unpunished. Sincerely, I worked closely on the Stamp Out THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR JONATHAN F. THOMPSON, Elder Abuse Act of 2019 with Philip C. VICTIMS OF CRIME, Executive Director and CEO. Arlington, VA, May 23, 2019. Marshall. Philip is the founder of Be- f Hon. SUSAN COLLINS, yond Brooke, a campaign named to Chairman, Special Committee on Aging, SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS honor Philip’s late grandmother, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. Brooke Astor, a well known philan- DEAR CHAIRMAN COLLINS: As the Executive thropist, recipient of the Presidential Director of the National Center for Victims SENATE RESOLUTION 244—EX- Medal of Freedom, and victim of elder of Crime which advocates for stronger rights, PRESSING SUPPORT FOR FREE, abuse and financial exploitation. In protections, and services for all crime vic- FAIR, AND TRANSPARENT ELEC- 2015, Mr. Marshall testified before the tims and the advocates who serve them. I write to congratulate you on the introduc- TIONS IN THE REPUBLIC OF Senate Aging Committee about how his tion of the Stamp Out Elder Abuse Act of GUATEMALA IN ORDER TO IN- father mistreated his grandmother and 2019, which will create a semi-postal stamp CREASE PROSPERITY, SECURITY, mismanaged her assets while she suf- to provide additional funding to the federal AND ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR fered from Alzheimer’s disease. In addi- government for programs to address elder ALL GUATEMALANS tion, I am pleased that the non-par- abuse, neglect, and exploitation. We are pleased that the bill will direct the Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. LEAHY, tisan Elder Justice Coalition, which Mr. CARDIN, Mr. BROWN, Mr. BOOKER, represents more than 3,000 members, United States Postal Service to develop the semi-postal stamp and use the proceeds from and Mr. VAN HOLLEN) submitted the along with the National Center for Vic- its sales to provide funding to augment the following resolution; which was re- tims of Crime, the National Sheriffs elder justice initiatives at both the Adminis- ferred to the Committee on Foreign Association, and the National Associa- tration on Aging in the Department of Relations: tion on Area Agencies on Aging all sup- Health and Human Services and at the De- S. RES. 244 port our bill. partment of Justice. These programs include Mr. President, I ask that letters from prevention, education, data collection, serv- Whereas Guatemala will hold general elec- these organizations appear in the ices to protect and support victims, and dem- tions on June 16, 2019, and more than 7,600,000 onstration projects, in addition to initiatives Guatemalans are registered to vote for their RECORD immediately following my re- next president, vice president, congressional marks. to investigate and prosecute perpetrators of elder abuse and financial exploitation. Fur- representatives, and more than 300 mayors Preventing and combating elder ther, the departments will be able to use around the country; abuse require law enforcement and so- their resources to support dissemination of Whereas, in the process leading up to the cial service agencies at all levels of the stamp. elections in Guatemala, there have been a se- government to work collaboratively Thank you again for your leadership on ries of troubling developments related to with the private sector. The Stamp Out this and other elder justice issues. Please let presidential candidates, with 6 of the 24 can- Elder Abuse Act would assist the Fed- us know if we can be of assistance in secur- didates facing allegations related to illicit activities, and at least 4 candidates having eral government’s role to help make ing passage of the Stamp Out Elder Abuse Act of 2019. been excluded from the race; that happen. I urge my colleagues to Sincerely. Whereas, on April 17, 2019, Mario Estrada, a support this bill. MAI FERNANDEZ, Guatemalan presidential candidate with the THE ELDER JUSTICE COALITION, Executive Director. center-right National Change Union political Washington, DC, June 11, 2019. party, was arrested in the United States and Hon. SUSAN COLLINS, NATIONAL SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION, charged by the Department of Justice with Chairman, Special Committee on Aging, Alexandria, VA, June 3, 2019. conspiring to import cocaine into the United U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. Hon. SUSAN COLLINS, States, soliciting millions of dollars from DEAR CHAIRMAN COLLINS: On behalf of the U.S. Senate, the Sinaloa Drug Cartel, and other firearms nonpartisan Elder Justice Coalition which Washington, DC. offenses; represents more than 3,000 members, I write DEAR SENATOR COLLINS: On behalf of the Whereas the case of Mario Estrada high- to congratulate you and Senators Rosen, National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) and the lights the existence of linkages between cer- McSally, and Klobuchar on the introduction more than 3,000 elected sheriffs nationwide, I tain Guatemalan political actors and of the Stamp Out Elder Abuse Act of 2019, write to endorse the Stamp Out Elder Abuse transnational criminal organizations, and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:45 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11JN6.050 S11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3325 the manner in which such criminal organiza- (2) encourages all Guatemalan political ac- (2) the highest annualized mean net costs tions have sought to influence the Guate- tors and institutions to take continued steps for last-year-of-life care, relative to other malan political system; to uphold a free, fair, and transparent elec- cancers, at $135,000 to $210,000 (depending on Whereas, on May 15, 2019, a Guatemalan toral process; age and gender) per patient; court issued a politically motivated ruling (3) expresses grave concerns about— Whereas, although research advances may that Thelma Aldana—Guatemala’s former (A) the involvement of certain Guatemalan fuel the development of new treatments for Attorney General who led efforts to tackle presidential candidates in illicit activities; glioblastoma, challenging obstacles to accel- corruption in Guatemala—was ineligible to (B) efforts by international criminal orga- erating progress toward new treatments for run in Guatemala’s presidential election; nizations to influence the Guatemalan polit- glioblastoma remain, and there are no Whereas, according to Guatemalan media, ical system; screening or early detection methods; approximately 150 candidates running for a (C) the politically motivated disqualifica- Whereas, although glioblastoma was first seat in Guatemala’s legislature have been tion of certain competitive, independent can- described in medical and scientific literature cited with irregularities, including having didates in order to restrict the choices avail- in the 1920s, and despite its devastating prog- received suspicious government contracts, able to the people of Guatemala; and nosis, only 4 drugs and 1 medical device have not meeting electoral requirements, and pos- (D) ongoing evidence of corruption of offi- been approved by the Food and Drug Admin- sible linkages to narcotics trafficking; cials that permitted an estimated 1400 met- istration to treat glioblastoma since the Whereas Guatemala has a long history of ric tons of cocaine to pass through Guate- 1920s, and the mortality rates associated debilitating corruption due to the pervasive mala destined for the United States last with glioblastoma have changed little during influence of narcotics trafficking and orga- year; the past 30 years; and nized crime, with the Department of State (4) encourages Guatemalan presidential Whereas there is a need for greater public estimating earlier this decade that as much candidates to commit to taking strong and awareness of glioblastoma, including both as 80 percent of the cocaine that eventually sustained action following the election to the urgent unmet medical need, as well as reached the United States had passed strengthen the rule of law, combat corrup- the opportunities for research and treatment through Guatemala; tion and impunity, and address human rights advances for glioblastoma patients: Now, Whereas Guatemala’s endemic corruption abuses and the underlying conditions of pov- therefore, be it and criminality led to the 2006 agreement erty in the country; Resolved, That the Senate— that established the United Nations Inter- (5) urges the next president of Guatemala (1) designates July 17, 2019, as ‘‘Glio- national Commission Against Impunity in to take effective steps to strengthen the rule blastoma Awareness Day’’; Guatemala (CICIG) as an independent body of law, address the influence of criminal or- (2) encourages increased public awareness tasked with working with the Public Min- ganizations and drug cartels on Guatemala’s of glioblastoma; istry to combat corruption, organized crime, political system, and combat corruption and (3) honors those individuals who have lost and institutional impunity; impunity, including by reestablishing the their lives to that devastating disease or are Whereas the United States Government mandate of the United Nations International currently living with it; provided considerable funding and political Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala (4) supports efforts to develop better treat- support for CICIG during both Republican (CICIG); ments for glioblastoma that will improve the and Democratic administrations, yet the (6) condemns the efforts of President of long-term prognosis of individuals diagnosed Trump Administration has been notably si- Guatemala Jimmy Morales to expel and un- with glioblastoma; lent on President Morales’ efforts to under- dermine CICIG; (5) expresses its support for those individ- mine CICIG; (7) expresses dismay about the Trump Ad- uals who are battling brain tumors, as well Whereas a May 2019 report to Congress by ministration’s failure to demonstrate Amer- as the families, friends, and caregivers of the Department of State report stated that ica’s commitment to democracy, human those individuals; and Guatemala, with the support of CICIG since rights, and the rule of law in Guatemala; and (6) urges a collaborative approach to brain 2007, previously took steps ‘‘to root out clan- (8) opposes the Trump Administration’s de- tumor research, which is a promising means destine networks of corrupt actors, including of advancing understanding of, and treat- the uncovering of a massive corruption cision to reprogram United States assistance ment for, glioblastoma. scheme in 2015 led by former President to Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. Perez-Molina and former Vice President f f Baldetti’’; SENATE RESOLUTION 245—DESIG- Whereas the May 2019 report also noted NATING JULY 17, 2019, AS ‘‘GLIO- AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND setbacks to Guatemala’s fight against cor- PROPOSED ruption and stated that ‘‘since announcing in BLASTOMA AWARENESS DAY’’ 2018 it would not renew the [CICIG’s] man- Mr. GRAHAM (for himself, Ms. SA 252. Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. TILLIS (for himself and Ms. SINEMA)) proposed an date, the Guatemalan Government has im- MCSALLY, Ms. SINEMA, Ms. WARREN, peded anti-corruption efforts, attacked judi- amendment to the bill S. 504, to amend title Mr. MCCONNELL, and Mr. MARKEY) sub- 36, United States Code, to authorize The cial independence, and misused U.S.-donated mitted the following resolution; which equipment’’; American Legion to determine the require- Whereas setbacks to the fight against cor- was considered and agreed to: ments for membership in The American Le- ruption weaken the rule of law and demo- S. RES. 245 gion, and for other purposes. cratic governance in Guatemala; Whereas an estimated 13,310 new cases of f Whereas weak rule of law, violence, corrup- glioblastoma will be diagnosed in the United tion, human rights abuses, impunity, and States in 2019; TEXT OF AMENDMENTS failure to take effective actions to amelio- Whereas glioblastoma is— rate widespread poverty in Guatemala con- (1) the most common malignant (can- SA 252. Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. tribute to the outflow of refugees and mi- cerous) brain tumor, accounting for 47 per- TILLIS (for himself and Ms. SINEMA)) grants towards the United States, including cent of all primary malignant brain tumors; proposed an amendment to the bill D. the more than 165,000 Guatemalan nationals and 504, to amend title 36, United States who have been apprehended on the United (2) the most aggressive, complex, difficult Code, to authorize The American Le- States-Mexico border during the current fis- to treat, and deadliest brain tumor; gion to determine the requirements for Whereas it is estimated that more than cal year alone; membership in The American Legion, Whereas it is in the strategic interest of 15,000 people in the United States will suc- the United States to support free, fair, and cumb to glioblastoma every year; and for other purposes; as follows: transparent elections and encourage contin- Whereas the 5-year survival rate for glio- On page 10, strike line 16 and all that fol- ued efforts to strengthen the rule of law and blastoma patients is only 5.6 percent and the lows and insert the following: democratic governance in Guatemala; and average survival for glioblastoma patients is Section 21703 of title 36, United States Whereas the Trump Administration an- estimated to be only 12 to 18 months; Code, is amended— nounced in March 2019 that it will reprogram Whereas glioblastoma is described as a dis- (1) in paragraph (1)— United States assistance for Guatemala, El ease that affects the ‘‘essence of self’’, as the (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘dur- Salvador, and Honduras, thereby under- treatment and removal of glioblastoma pre- ing any period from—’’ and all that follows mining the ability of the United States Gov- sents significant challenges because of the through the end of clause (vii) and inserting ernment to address challenges to security, uniquely complex and fragile nature of the the following: ‘‘during— the rule of law, and economic development brain, the primary organ in the human body ‘‘(i) the period from April 6, 1917, through in the Northern Triangle of Central America: that controls not only cognitive ability, but November 11, 1918; or Now, therefore, be it the actions of every organ and limb; ‘‘(ii) any time after December 7, 1941; or’’; Resolved, That the Senate— Whereas brain cancer has— and (1) supports the people of Guatemala as (1) the highest per-patient initial cost of (B) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ‘‘or they prepare to exercise their fundamental care for any cancer group, with an time’’ after ‘‘a period’’; and democratic right to vote in their country’s annualized mean net cost of care approach- (2) in paragraph (2), by inserting ‘‘or time’’ upcoming June 16, 2019, general elections; ing $150,000; and after ‘‘that period’’.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 16:39 Sep 06, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD19\JUNE\S11JN9.REC S11JN9 S3326 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 11, 2019 SEC. 4. NONDISCRIMINATION WITH RESPECT TO PROVIDING ACCOUNTABILITY considered read a third time and THE REQUIREMENTS FOR HOLDING THROUGH TRANSPARENCY ACT passed; and that the motion to recon- A STAFF POSITION IN THE AMER- ICAN LEGION. OF 2019 sider be considered made and laid upon (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 217 of title 36, Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, the table with no intervening action or United States Code, is amended by inserting I ask unanimous consent that the Sen- debate. after section 21704 the following new section: ate proceed to the immediate consider- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ‘‘§ 21704A. Nondiscrimination ation of Calendar No. 45, S. 395. objection, it is so ordered. The amendment (No. 252) was agreed ‘‘The requirements for holding a staff posi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The to as follows: tion in the corporation may not discriminate clerk will report the bill by title. on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or The bill clerk read as follows: (Purpose: To expand eligibility for member- national origin.’’. ship in The American Legion and to pro- (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of A bill (S. 395) to require each agency, in hibit discrimination with respect to staff sections at the beginning of such chapter is providing notice of a rule making, to include positions) a link to a 100 word plain language summary amended by inserting after the item relating On page 10, strike line 16 and all that fol- of the proposed rule. to section 21704 the following new item: lows and insert the following: ‘‘21704A. Nondiscrimination.’’. There being no objection, the Senate Section 21703 of title 36, United States proceeded to consider the bill, which Code, is amended— f had been reported from the Committee (1) in paragraph (1)— AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO on Homeland Security and Govern- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘dur- MEET mental Affairs. ing any period from—’’ and all that follows through the end of clause (vii) and inserting Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I have 6 the following: ‘‘during— requests for committees to meet during consent that the bill be considered read ‘‘(i) the period from April 6, 1917, through today’s session of the Senate. They a third time and passed and the motion November 11, 1918; or have the approval of the Majority and to reconsider be considered made and ‘‘(ii) any time after December 7, 1941; or’’; Minority leaders. laid upon the table. and Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (B) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ‘‘or time’’ after ‘‘a period’’; and 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Sen- objection, it is so ordered. The bill (S. 395) was ordered to be en- (2) in paragraph (2), by inserting ‘‘or time’’ ate, the following committees are au- after ‘‘that period’’. thorized to meet during today’s session grossed for a third reading, was read the third time, and passed, as follows: SEC. 4. NONDISCRIMINATION WITH RESPECT TO of the Senate: THE REQUIREMENTS FOR HOLDING S. 395 A STAFF POSITION IN THE AMER- COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN ICAN LEGION. AFFAIRS Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 217 of title 36, The Committee on Banking, Housing, resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, United States Code, is amended by inserting and Urban Affairs is authorized to after section 21704 the following new section: meet during the session of the Senate SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Providing ‘‘§ 21704A. Nondiscrimination on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at 10 a.m., to Accountability Through Transparency Act of ‘‘The requirements for holding a staff posi- conduct a hearing. 2019’’. tion in the corporation may not discriminate COMMITTEE ON FINANCE SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT TO POST A 100 WORD SUM- on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or The Committee on Finance is author- MARY TO REGULATIONS.GOV. national origin.’’. Section 553(b) of title 5, United States (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of ized to meet during the session of the sections at the beginning of such chapter is Senate on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, dur- Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘and’’ at amended by inserting after the item relating ing schedule votes, to conduct a hear- the end; to section 21704 the following new item: ing on the following nominations: Amy (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period ‘‘21704A. Nondiscrimination.’’. Karpel, of Washington, and Randolph at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and The bill (S. 504), as amended, was or- J. Stayin, of Virginia, both to be a (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the fol- dered to be engrossed for a third read- Member of the United States Inter- lowing: ing, was read the third time, and national Trade Commission. ‘‘(4) the Internet address of a summary of passed as follows: not more than 100 words in length of the pro- COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY S. 504 posed rule, in plain language, that shall be The Committee on the Judiciary is posted on the Internet website under section Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- authorized to meet during the session 206(d) of the E-Government Act of 2002 (44 resentatives of the United States of America in of the Senate on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, U.S.C. 3501 note) (commonly known as regu- Congress assembled, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing. lations.gov).’’. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Let Every- SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE f one Get Involved in Opportunities for Na- The Select Committee on Intel- LET EVERYONE GET INVOLVED IN tional Service Act’’ or the ‘‘LEGION Act’’. ligence is authorized to meet during OPPORTUNITIES FOR NATIONAL SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND SENSE OF CONGRESS. the session of the Senate on Tuesday, SERVICE ACT (a) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the fol- June 11, 2019, at 2:30 p.m., to conduct a lowing findings: closed hearing. Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, (1) Since the end of World War II, the Fed- I ask unanimous consent that the Judi- eral Government has designated specific pe- SUBCOMMITTEE ON CLEAN AIR AND NUCLEAR ciary Committee be discharged from riods of war, the dates of which are impor- SAFETY further consideration of S. 504 and the tant for qualification for certain benefits or The Subcommittee on Clean Air and Senate proceed to its immediate con- membership in veterans organizations estab- Nuclear Safety of the Committee on sideration. lished by Congress. Environment and Public Works is au- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The (2) In between those recognized periods of thorized to meet during the session of war, during so-called peacetime eras, the clerk will report the bill by title. United States military has been involved in the Senate on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, The legislative clerk read as follows: at 2:30 p.m., to conduct a hearing on not fewer than 12 known eras, which are un- A bill (S. 504) to amend title 36, United the nomination of William B. Kilbride, recognized by the United States Government States Code, to authorize The American Le- as periods of war, resulting in numerous of Tennessee, to be a Member of the gion to determine the requirements for United States personnel combat casualties. Board of Directors of the Tennessee membership in The American Legion, and for (3) Those 12 unrecognized war eras oc- Valley Authority. other purposes. curred at the direction of the then President SUBCOMMITTEE ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY There being no objection, the com- of the United States, with full knowledge The Subcommittee on Intellectual mittee was discharged, and the Senate and consent of the then Congress. Property of the Committee on the Ju- proceeded to consider the bill. (4) The first of those 12 unrecognized war eras involving active United States military diciary is authorized to meet during Mr. MCCONNELL. I further ask personnel was the Greek Civil War, fought in the session of the Senate on Tuesday, unanimous consent that the Tillis- Greece from 1946 to 1949 between the army of June 11, 2019, at 2:30 p.m., to conduct a Sinema amendment at the desk be the Government of Greece, supported by ac- hearing. agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be tive military personal of the United States

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:45 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11JN6.040 S11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3327 and the United Kingdom, and the Demo- (21) The eighth unrecognized war era in- (36) The American Legion provides invalu- cratic Army of Greece, the military branch volving active United States military per- able services to its members and supports of the Communist Party of Greece. sonnel was the Dominican Civil War in 1965. the community of veterans who sacrificed in (5) During the Greek Civil War, one mem- (22) Operations during the Dominican Civil service of the United States. ber of the Armed Forces of the United States War resulted in the deaths of 27 members of (37) Membership in The American Legion sacrificed his life in service to the United the Armed Forces who sacrificed their lives allows veterans to engage in public service States, and five others suffered non-combat in service to the United States, 20 non-com- activities, such as supporting Boys and Girls deaths. bat-related deaths, and 283 wounded. State and Nation, youth mentorship pro- (6) The second of those unrecognized war (23) The ninth unrecognized war era involv- grams, and benefit assistance, career fairs, eras involving active United States military ing active United States military personnel and employment assistance for veterans. personnel was the Chinese Civil War, which was the Iran Hostage Crisis, which lasted (38) The American Legion has gone on occurred during the aftermath of World War from November 4, 1979, through January 20, record as supporting the 12 unrecognized war II. 1981. eras involving active United States military (7) During the Chinese Civil War, the (24) The Iran Hostage Crisis involved mili- personnel since the beginning of World War United States military equipped, trained, tary intervention by the United States II. transported, and supplied the Kuomintang- which resulted in the deaths of 8 members of (39) The American Legion has aided, as- led Government of the Republic of China the Armed Forces who sacrificed their lives sisted, and comforted the families of the men with approximately $4,430,000,000 in its re- in service to United States. and women who were called to serve or vol- sistance to the Communist Party of China. (25) The tenth unrecognized war era involv- unteered to serve during all of the unrecog- (8) During the Chinese Civil War, 14 mem- ing active United States military personnel nized war eras and continues to provide sup- bers of the Armed Forces of the United was the Salvadoran Civil War. port to veterans of those eras. States sacrificed their lives in service to the (26) The Salvadoran Civil War lasted more (40) The American Legion has commended United States, 150 non-combatants of the than 12 years, through the terms of two Pres- the heroic actions of all military personnel United States lost their lives in the war, and idential administrations of the United who risked their lives in defense of freedom 51 were wounded, resulting in 215 United States, and resulted in the deaths of 22 mem- during each of the unrecognized war eras in- States military casualties. volving active United States military per- (9) The third unrecognized war era involv- bers of the Armed Forces who sacrificed their lives in service to the United States, 15 sonnel. ing active United States military personnel (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of is known as the Cold War. non-combat deaths, and 35 other casualties. (27) The 11th unrecognized war era involv- Congress that, in accordance with the his- (10) The Cold War was a period spanning tory, tradition, and purposes of The Amer- from approximately 1947 until 1991 when the ing active United States military personnel started on April 5, 1986, when the La Belle ican Legion, it is fair, proper, and reasonable Soviet Union collapsed. that the privilege of membership in The (11) Although no direct large-scale mili- discotheque in West Berlin, Germany, was bombed, killing two United States soldiers American Legion should be extended to all tary fighting occurred between the mili- military personnel who served on active and wounding 79 other members of the taries of the United States and the Soviet military duty during all of the unrecognized Armed Forces, which triggered what became Union, active United States military per- war eras involving active United States mili- known as the Libyan Conflict. sonnel served in multiple regional conflicts tary personnel. during the Cold War, resulting in the deaths (28) The military operations of the Libyan Conflict included numerous air strikes by SEC. 3. ELIGIBILITY FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE of not fewer than 32 members of the Armed AMERICAN LEGION. United States military forces and resulted in Forces who sacrificed their lives in service Section 21703 of title 36, United States to the United States and not fewer than 12 the deaths of two members of the Armed Code, is amended— additional casualties. Forces who sacrificed their lives in service (1) in paragraph (1)— (12) The fourth unrecognized war era in- to the United States. (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘dur- volving active United States military per- (29) The Libyan Conflict led to the 12th un- ing any period from—’’ and all that follows sonnel is known as the China Cold War. recognized war era involving active United through the end of clause (vii) and inserting (13) The China Cold War started when the States military personnel, known collec- the following: ‘‘during— Kuomintang-led Government of the Republic tively as the Persian Gulf Conflicts, which ‘‘(i) the period from April 6, 1917, through of China retreated to the island of Taiwan lasted from July 24, 1987, through September November 11, 1918; or and lasted until 1972, after President Richard 26, 1988. ‘‘(ii) any time after December 7, 1941; or’’; Nixon conducted a landmark state visit to (30) The Persian Gulf Conflicts involved and China. United States military missions to protect (B) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ‘‘or (14) During the military operations of the Kuwaiti-owned oil tankers which represented time’’ after ‘‘a period’’; and China Cold War, not fewer than 16 members the largest United States naval convoy oper- (2) in paragraph (2), by inserting ‘‘or time’’ of the Armed Forces of the United States ation since World War II. after ‘‘that period’’. sacrificed their lives in service to the United (31) The Persian Gulf Conflicts resulted in SEC. 4. NONDISCRIMINATION WITH RESPECT TO States. numerous military operations and the deaths THE REQUIREMENTS FOR HOLDING (15) The fifth unrecognized war era involv- of not fewer than 39 members of the Armed A STAFF POSITION IN THE AMER- ing active United States military personnel Forces who sacrificed their lives in service ICAN LEGION. was the Lebanon Crisis of 1958, which in- to the United States and 31 wounded. (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 217 of title 36, volved more than 14,000 United States per- (32) Since the armistice that ended the hos- United States Code, is amended by inserting sonnel and resulted in the death of one mem- tilities of the Korean War on January 31, after section 21704 the following new section: ber of the Armed Forces who sacrificed his 1955, nearly 100 active United States military ‘‘§ 21704A. Nondiscrimination life in service to the United States and five personnel have sacrificed their lives in serv- ‘‘The requirements for holding a staff posi- non-combat deaths. ice to the United States in South Korea, and tion in the corporation may not discriminate (16) The sixth unrecognized war era involv- more than 132 people of the United States on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or ing active United States military personnel have been wounded in-country. national origin.’’. was the Bay of Pigs invasion in April 1961. (33) Since January 1, 1947, through all of (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of (17) The Bay of Pigs invasion was a failed the unrecognized war eras involving active sections at the beginning of such chapter is military invasion of Cuba undertaken by a United States military personnel, not fewer amended by inserting after the item relating United States military group sponsored by than 778 combat and non-combat members of to section 21704 the following new item: the Central Intelligence Agency that re- the Armed Forces have sacrificed their lives ‘‘21704A. Nondiscrimination.’’. sulted in not fewer than one death of a mem- in service to the United States and not fewer ber of the Armed Forces who sacrificed his than 797 have been wounded. f life in service to the United States and 19 (34) Since January 1, 1947, the unrecognized GLIOBLASTOMA AWARENESS DAY non-combat deaths. war eras involving active United States mili- (18) The seventh unrecognized war era in- tary personnel who were wounded and killed Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, volving active United States military per- serving their country were administered I ask unanimous consent that the Sen- sonnel was the Cuban Missile Crisis, which under orders from the commander in chief ate proceed to the consideration of S. took place between October 16 and October and with the consent of Congress, proving Res. 245, submitted earlier today. 28, 1962. that the United States has been conducting The PRESIDING OFFICER. The (19) The Cuban Missile Crisis directly re- deadly wartime service to protect the coun- clerk will report the resolution by lated to homeland protection against the de- try consistently since December 7, 1941. title. ployment of a Soviet ballistic missile in (35) Eligibility for membership in The The legislative clerk read as follows: Cuba. American Legion is determined by Congress (20) During the Cuban Missile Crisis, one through the establishment of specific dates A resolution (S. Res. 245) designating July member of the Armed Forces sacrificed his of declared and officially recognized hos- 17, 2019, as ‘‘Glioblastoma Awareness Day.’’ life in service to the United States and 19 tilities in which United States military per- There being no objection, the Senate others died as non-combatants. sonnel are on active service. proceeded to consider the resolution.

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IN RECOGNITION OF DENVER EAST REMEMBERING THE LIFE AND RECOGNIZING COLONEL TIMOTHY HIGH SCHOOL’S ‘WE THE PEO- LEGACY OF MR. HOWELL BEGLE HOLMAN PLE’ NATIONAL FINALS FIRST PLACE WIN HON. DONALD S. BEYER, JR. HON. TRENT KELLY OF MISSISSIPPI OF VIRGINIA HON. DIANA DeGETTE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF COLORADO Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Tuesday, June 11, 2019 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Mr. BEYER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to today I recognize Colonel Timothy Holman of ask the House of Representatives to join me the United States Army for his extraordinary Ms. DEGETTE. Madam Speaker, I rise in celebrating the exemplary life of Mr. Howell dedication and service to our Nation. Colonel today to congratulate Denver East High Begle—a veteran Army captain, lawyer, advo- Holman will soon transition from his current School on its first-place finish in the 2019 na- cate for R&B singers’ rights and my dear assignment as the Chief of the United States tional finals of the ‘We the People’ competition friend. Army House Liaison Division in the House of sponsored by the Center for Civic Education. Howell’s life was spent in service to his Representatives to the Deputy for the Army’s The students and teachers of the Denver East country and helping others. After receiving his Unity and Inclusion Office. High School team should feel exceptionally law degree from the University of Michigan in With an impressive and proven record of proud of this outstanding achievement. 1968, Howell was commissioned a captain in leadership, including combat tours in Iraq as After winning the Colorado statewide ‘We Okinawa and served in the Judge Advocate the Brigade Operations Officer of the 130th the People’ competition, Denver East High General’s Corps. His wife, Julia, would tell you Engineer Brigade and in Afghanistan as the School traveled here to Washington, D.C. that he was particularly proud of his work in Battalion Commander of the 54th Engineer where they prevailed over the competition to the JAG Corps, defending soldiers who were Battalion, Tim was chosen to serve as the bring home first-place. The students of the being tried for minor transgressions like grow- Chief of the House Liaison Division in 2017 Denver East High School team demonstrated ing their hair too long or neglecting to salute after serving as a Chief of Staff of the Army exceptional skill and character as they worked an officer, and explaining the Geneva Conven- Senior Fellow with the Center for a New towards this well-deserved win. I know that the tion to soldiers who were being shipped out to American Security. Colonel Holman’s out- lessons learned, and knowledge gained fight in Vietnam. standing work led to him being selected as the through this experience will be invaluable to Howell left the Army in 1973 and began Chief of the United States Army House Liaison the students throughout their lives and future Division. His first-hand knowledge of the mili- careers, no matter what path they take. working in Washington, D.C. as a successful corporate lawyer specializing in media merg- tary, its culture, and traditions was a tremen- Each year over 1,200 high school students dous benefit to Army senior leaders and Con- from across the nation come together to learn ers. His many prestigious clients included the Kennedy Center, the American Film Institute, gressional offices. Tim was especially effective about and debate the issues of the day. They in his service to Members and staff as he es- participate in simulated congressional hear- and the Academy Awards. A lifelong fan of R&B music, Howell began advocating for R&B corted them on fact-finding and oversight dele- ings, testifying as constitutional experts before gations within the United States and around panels of judges acting as congressional com- artists after learning that one of his favorite singers, Ruth Brown, hadn’t received royalties the world. mittees. Students demonstrate their knowl- Recently, Colonel Holman led a CODEL to edge of the U.S. Constitution as well as a vari- from her former record company, Atlantic Records, in decades. the 75th Anniversary of the D–Day landing at ety of topics connected to our country’s histor- Normandy, the largest CODEL of this type on ical and political heritage. Using his years of experience working in the legal profession, Howell helped Brown pres- record. His expert planning, attention to detail, Robust civic education is the foundation of and love of travel enabled exceptional visits our democracy and is key to its future suc- sure Atlantic records to eventually dispense her royalties in 1988—28 years after they for fifty-eight Members of Congress and their cess. Informed citizenship in our youth is a pri- staff. I found him to be a thoughtful, intelligent, mary factor of this future success. The stu- were due. Howell’s pro bono work led to in- dustrywide royalty reform and Atlantic Records and a professional soldier in the best traditions dents who participate in this competition in- of America’s Armed Forces. Madam Speaker, spire us all to be more informed citizens. recalculating royalties for its numerous R&B artists, many of whom were African American it has been a pleasure to work with Colonel Madam Speaker, I would like to give special Holman during his tenure as the Chief of the recognition to the incredible teachers who led and living in poverty due to unfair payment practices. That same year, Atlantic Records United States Army House Liaison Division in the Denver East High School team. Susan the House of Representatives. McHugh and Matt Fulford have provided vital helped create the Rhythm and Blues Founda- tion, which gives grants to artists in need. On behalf of a grateful Nation, it is my mentorship and guidance to these students, honor to recognize the selfless service and and their work with this team is a testament to Howell served as the foundation’s first execu- tive director. sacrifice of a fellow Mississippian, Colonel the quality of teachers we have in the Denver Timothy Holman, and his wife, B.J. Holman. I Howell’s work touched many lives, but his Public school system. The winning team in- wish them the very best. most significant accomplishment was the fam- cluded Sam Anderson, Grant Austin, Kennedy f Austin, Jack Beardshear, Max Boubin, Re- ily he loved and cherished. He was deeply becca Chapman, Hayden Christopher, Henry committed to his wife Julie, his children Mark, TRIBUTE TO THE AMERICAN Fox, Jessica Freedberg, Aidan Glennie, Matthew, Charles and Kristin and his three LEGION Sophie Goldberg, Alexa Goldstein, Ethan grandchildren. Gutterman, Ben Hamik, Anja Hutson, Marco In an interview, Howell once told The Wash- HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF Jimenez, Aiden Kahn, Ballard Kauffman, Madi- ington Post: ‘‘Too often in one’s professional OF CALIFORNIA career, you don’t get a chance to be on the son Moore, Maggie Morrison, Matthew Nekritz, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Amelia Nugent, Maddie Parker, Isabella right side of the right issue.’’ Today, I thank Sanderson, Abby Schuman, Lulu Scully, Ella Howell for being on the right side of the right Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Snyder, Kacey Tanner, Elena Thoman, and issue and for his years of committed service. Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today Walker Young. Congratulations to all, and we Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the to honor The American Legion upon its 100th are all so proud of their wonderful accomplish- House of Representatives to join me in recog- Anniversary. ment. I wish them continued success in all nizing Howell Begle’s distinguished life and In 1919, The American Legion was char- their future endeavors. legacy. tered by Congress and founded by veterans of

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:14 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K11JN8.001 E11JNPT1 E740 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 11, 2019 World War I, who upon returning home no- fornia to have been honored by the AACC in in a situation that none of us could possibly ticed a lack of government assistance in as- 2019. fathom. All of this, in defense of our country. similating back to their pre-service lives. Every year, the AACC recognizes the ex- We can never repay John’s service to our Though they had experienced extreme suf- ceptional work accomplished by the nation’s country. May he have a blessed birthday and fering during the war, veterans received no community colleges by presenting Awards of may many learn from his example of service disability compensation, comprehensive med- Excellence in six categories: Student Success, and patriotism. Happy Birthday, John. ical care, pensions for widows and orphans, or Advancing Diversity, CEO/Board Relationship, f vocational training. As a result, The American Community College Safety and Planning, Fac- Legion sought to create a self-help organiza- ulty Innovation, and Outstanding College/Cor- STRENGTHENING LOCAL TRANS- tion that would provide veterans with devoted porate Partnership. The AACC Award of Ex- PORTATION SECURITY CAPABILI- care nationwide with Posts in local commu- cellence in the Student Success category rec- TIES ACT OF 2019 nities. The 28th Congressional District is proud ognizes a community college that has dem- SPEECH OF to house Burbank Post 150, Glendale Post onstrated a sustained commitment to student 127, Los Feliz Post 527, Hollywood Post 43, achievement. The criteria used to determine HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE Sun Valley Post 520, Sunland-Tujunga Post this year’s finalists included the development OF TEXAS 377, and Verdugo Hills Post 288. of a comprehensive strategic completion plan, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The American Legion’s mission was found- the achievement of measurable and significant Monday, June 10, 2019 ed on four principles: Veterans Affairs and Re- increases in degree completion, certificate habilitation, Americanism, National Security, completion, and transfer from two-year to four- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in and Children and Youth, and these principles year institutions. strong support of H.R. 2539, ‘‘Strengthening reflect the founders’ vision for America, one in Citrus College was highlighted for estab- Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act which military veterans are honored, re- lishing and promoting an associate degree for of 2019.’’ spected, and prosperous. For 100 years, they transfer (ADT) pathway to four-year colleges H.R. 2539 requires DHS to prioritize the as- have done just that as The American Legion and universities, and for introducing the Citrus signment of officers and intelligence analysts has made great strides in strengthening vet- College Promise, a program designed to cover from TSA and DHS I&A to locations with par- eran care in America. In 1923, results from a enrollment fees and other college costs for ticipating State, local, and regional fusion cen- nationwide survey conducted by The American first-time students for up to two years. As a re- ters in jurisdictions with a high-risk surface Legion shocked the nation, as they showed sult of the college’s efforts, transfers have transportation asset. that many veterans from the Great War had risen by 38 percent from 2014 to 2017. The tragic events of 9/11 thrust the issue of given up hope and were homeless, suffering We send our sincere congratulations to Dr. physical security into public domain as never from PTSD, and were merely attempting to Perri and all students, faculty, staff, and Mem- before and set in motion responses that have survive. As a result, the Veterans Bureau was bers of the Board of Trustees at Citrus Col- re-shaped transportation in unforeseen ways. created, and federal and state laws were en- lege, and we wish them continued success. H.R. 2539 authorizes DHS to develop, acted that provided greater care for veterans. f through the Federal Law Enforcement Training One of the laws that The American Legion is Centers, a training program to enhance the credited for creating is the Servicemen’s Re- WORLD WAR II VETERAN JOHN protection, preparedness, and response capa- adjustment Act of 1944, or the GI Bill, which O’CONNER OF PAYSON, ARIZONA bilities of law enforcement agencies with re- provided benefits for servicemen returning CLEBRATES HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY spect to terrorism and other serious incidents from World War II. at surface transportation assets. A lifeline to the veteran community, today HON. PAUL A. GOSAR In addition, threats to health, such as the The American Legion boasts over 2 million OF ARIZONA spread of pandemics, present significant chal- members and 13,000 posts nationwide. Some IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lenges to transport planning and operations. Railway stations and airports are some of of the nationwide programs include The Amer- Tuesday, June 11, 2019 ican Legion Baseball program, which is dedi- the most densely populated sites anywhere. cated to mentoring the youth of America and Mr. GOSAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today From 2009, all the flights originating, bound Operation Comfort Warriors, which provides to honor World War II Veteran John O’Conner to or flying over the United States had their list recovering wounded warriors with comfort as he celebrates his 100th Birthday. John of passengers cross-referenced by a central items during their time in hospitals. O’Conner of Payson, Arizona epitomizes a life no-fly list managed by the TSA. I am proud to recognize The American Le- dedicated to serving others and defending our Security involves many steps, from restrict- gion for a century of outstanding service to country. ing access to airport facilities, fortifying cock- veterans and the United States. I ask all Mem- John was born on June 11, 1919 in Bran- pits, the setting of no-fly lists, to the more ex- bers to join me in congratulating The Amer- ford, Pennsylvania. He attended the University tensive security screening of passengers. ican Legion for its remarkable achievements. of Buffalo in Buffalo, New York. During this Screening now involves more rigorous in- f time, he met and married his wife of 54 years, spections of passengers and their baggage at Velma. After such a joyous and momentous airports, including restrictions on what can be CITRUS COLLEGE, GLENDORA, occasion, his country called for him to serve personally carried in airplanes such as gels CALIFORNIA as socialism spread throughout Europe. and liquids. Without hesitation, John answered his coun- Considering the emergence of global supply HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO try’s call, took his new bride to live with his chains, the emphasis in freight transport secu- OF CALIFORNIA mother and joined millions of the Greatest rity is gradually shifting into a more com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Generation to fight for the survival of mankind. prehensive but complex approach. The year of 1940 marked the beginning of The large number of ports, the vast fleet of Tuesday, June 11, 2019 John’s five-year service in the European The- global shipping and the range of products car- Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Madam Speaker, I con- atre. He served in the artillery division of the ried in vessels, and the difficulty of detection gratulate Citrus College, the first California United States Army Air Corps. By the grace of has made the issue of security in shipping an community college to receive top honors for God, John survived the war and helped save extremely difficult one to address. student success by a national organization. At the world from the rise of socialism. The less regulated and greater international an awards gala on April 15, 2019, American After the war, he went on to author the first dimensions of the shipping industry have Association of Community Colleges (AACC) instruction manual for the nuclear submarine, made it vulnerable to security breaches. President, Dr. Walter Bumpus, and AACC the very same nuclear submarine invented by We need appropriate security measures to Board Chair, Dr. Sandra Kurtinitis, presented the ‘‘Father of the Nuclear Navy,’’ Admiral protect the susceptibility of American lives Dr. Geraldine M. Perri, Superintendent/Presi- Hyman Rickover. John and Velma went on to against possible acts of violence and ter- dent of Citrus College, with the 2019 AACC raise three wonderful children, John, Patricia rorism. Award of Excellence in the Student Success and Kathleen. John moved to Payson in 1969. The growth in the use of information tech- category. This well-deserved national recogni- When we look at John’s life and what he nologies and their associated networks have tion affirms the outstanding campus-wide effort has accomplished, it’s clear to see why he is opened new forms of vulnerability as control to boost completion and transfer rates. Citrus loved by so many. He and so many like him and management systems can be remotely College is the only community college in Cali- put their lives on hold and placed themselves accessed.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:14 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K11JN8.004 E11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E741 This has resulted in complex interconnected RECOGNIZING THE FAIRFAX FED- sion to ensure each Magisterial District had corporate information networks that can be ERATION OF CITIZENS ASSOCIA- their own district council—a platform for the hacked and disrupted. TIONS 2019 CITIZEN OF THE community to engage and act on issues that Trained officials and security experts work YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS are important to them. In her role as Presi- arduously to assess and mitigate the safety of dent, Tania was instrumental in revitalizing not passenger flow at transportation hubs. HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY only the Federation’s organizational effective- OF VIRGINIA ness but also in promoting the revitalization of Taken together, the bill’s provisions en- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Providence, Mason, Lee, and Springfield hance the capabilities of local transportation District Councils. Tania has served on numer- Tuesday, June 11, 2019 security stakeholders to prevent and respond ous other boards, commissions, and organiza- to terrorist attacks and other serious incidents. Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise to tions in leadership roles as well. She served Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join recognize the recipients of the Fairfax Federa- as Chair of the Fairfax Cooperative Extension me in supporting H.R. 2539 to strengthen our tion of Citizens Associations Citizen of the Leadership Council where she was respon- nations’ ports of transportation to prevent and Year Awards. The Federation is a coalition of sible for advocating and fundraising for pro- respond to terrorist attacks. civic and homeowners associations who work grams such as the 4-H Clubs and Master Gar- together to promote and support initiatives that deners. In addition, she served two terms as f will benefit all. Each year, the Federation hon- At-Large Advocacy Chair for the Common- ors individuals for their extraordinary contribu- wealth’s Cooperative Extension Leadership PERSONAL EXPLANATION tions to our community. It is my honor to in- Council. Tania represented Providence District clude in the RECORD the following individuals: on the Fairfax County Commission for 2019 Citizen of the Year: Catherine Ledec: Women, where she served as Vice-Chair of HON. MIKE BOST Cathy Ledec has lived a lifetime of vol- the Women’s Voices Forum that led the first unteerism that began when she was 14. She OF ILLINOIS significant survey conducted on issues facing volunteers with several Fairfax County Park women and girls in Fairfax County. Tania was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Authority programs and is actively engaged in also the liaison for the Commission to the Tuesday, June 11, 2019 numerous citizen science activities with both Commonwealth’s Task Force on Human Traf- the Fairfax County Park Authority and the Na- ficking. Most recently, Tania has served as Mr. BOST. Madam Speaker, I was unavail- tional Audubon Society. In January 2019, President of the Providence District Council. In able to vote in the House on June 10, 2019. Cathy was elected as Chair of the Fairfax that role, she established leadership develop- Had I been present, I would have voted: YEA County Tree Commission. She is also an ac- ment for future officers to ensure the continuity on Roll Call No. 242; YEA on Roll Call No. tive leader in her HOA, Pavilions at Huntington of the organization. Tania also led extensive 243; and YEA on Roll Call No. 244. Metro Community Association, leading land- membership outreach and increased online scaping efforts and converting to all native visibility to Providence District residents which f plants and trees. Cathy also led the re-land- has led the PDC being one of the most active scaping of the Mt. Vernon Government Center and engaged District Councils in Fairfax Coun- UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE, LA and led the installation of two native pollinator ty. VERNE, CALIFORNIA meadows at Mt. Eagle Park and within her Special Gratitude Award: John F. Ribble III: neighborhood. In addition, Cathy led two sig- John F. Ribble III has been a member of the nificant and complex conservation efforts at Fairfax County Board of Zoning Appeals since HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO Huntley Meadows Park, resulting in the pro- 1982, serving as Vice-Chairman for several years and as Chairman since 2012. John has OF CALIFORNIA tection of rare natural and historic resources for present and future generations to enjoy. also been active in Riverside Gardens Civic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Cathy conducts massive public outreach at Association in Alexandria, serving as Presi- dent four times. He remains active in the Tuesday, June 11, 2019 community events, enthusiastically inspiring others to come experience the natural world Mount Vernon Council of Citizens Associa- Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Madam Speaker, I con- here in Fairfax County. She passionately ful- tions, currently serving as one of the organiza- gratulate the University of La Verne on being fills the purpose of the nature-oriented certifi- tion’s co-chairs. He has also served in leader- ranked 5th in the nation for social mobility of cations and designations she has earned, in- ship on numerous other groups. He served as graduates, according to U.S. News & World cluding Certification as a Fairfax Master Natu- Co-Chair of the Mount Vernon Visionary Task Report in its 2019 Best Colleges rankings. ralist and Audubon-at-Home Program Ambas- Force and as a member of Fairfax County These high marks affirm the university’s sador. Council of the Arts, now known as ArtsFairfax. record of success in helping students from Citation of Merit: Alberto Figueiredo- He has served in multiple other positions, low-income families achieve equity with grad- Sangiorgio: Alberto Figueiredo-Sangiorgio such as Past President of Belle Haven Coun- uates from families with stronger financial serves as the executive chef and general try Club and as a volunteer firefighter for Ar- backgrounds. manager for Wildflour Caterers. Wildflour oper- lington County. In addition to his extensive ates as a bakery and deli shop, and primarily civic engagement, he is also the President of I recently had the honor of addressing the Old Dominion Title in Alexandria. University of La Verne’s 2019 graduating class employs individuals with developmental dis- abilities. Overseeing the chef-in-training pro- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join during the commencement ceremony on May me in thanking these incredible individuals and 31, 2019, where I noted this distinguished gram at Wildflour as well as daily operations, Chef Alberto ensures that these individuals re- in congratulating them on their awards. Civic ranking, and I was grateful to meet several engagement is the foundation of a healthy students from all backgrounds and their fami- ceive valuable training and employment in a positive and accepting environment that allows community, and Fairfax County residents lies. These future leaders are poised to enter enjoy an exceptional quality of life due in part the workforce, continue their studies, and them to build independence, strengthen their skill sets, and have a strong sense of commu- to the efforts of these individuals. The con- make a difference in our communities and the tributions and leadership of these honorees world around them. nity in their daily lives. The operations of Wildflour Catering serve as an example for the have greatly benefitted our community and For its social mobility rankings, U.S. News & business community across the region to fol- truly merit our highest praise. World Report focused on how effective univer- low. For over 23 years, Chef Alberto has en- f sities are at serving and graduating students sured that individuals with developmental dis- who receive federal Pell Grants. Pell Grants SGT. FIRST CLASS WILL D. abilities not only have a place to work, but are LINDSAY TRIBUTE are awarded to students from families with a provided with skills and opportunities to en- household income that is typically less than sure a better quality of life going forward. $50,000 annually. Citation of Merit: Tania Hossain: Tania HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON OF COLORADO We congratulate University of La Verne Hossain has worked with various organiza- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES President Devorah Lieberman and all stu- tions as a volunteer leader for over two dec- dents, alumni, faculty, and staff on this well- ades to enhance the quality of life for all coun- Tuesday, June 11, 2019 deserved national recognition, and we wish ty residents. Tania led the Fairfax County Fed- Mr. TIPTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today them continued success. eration of Citizens’ Associations to fulfill her vi- to honor Sgt. First Class Will D. Lindsay from

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:14 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A11JN8.002 E11JNPT1 E742 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 11, 2019 Cortez, Colorado, an American soldier who I can attest to the transformative power the H.R. 1921, the Ocean Acidification Innovation was recently killed defending our country in arts can have on an individual’s life and I com- Act of 2019): YES. the Kunduz Province of Afghanistan. He and mend the Vienna Arts Society for its work to f Spc. Joseph Collette, both Fort Carson based ensure that this transformative power is found soldiers, were killed in an attack fighting in Vienna. The Vienna Arts Society does this UNITED STATES-MEXICO TOURISM against the Taliban. in many different ways, whether it be its an- IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2019 Sgt. Lindsay was born in Cortez in 1985. nual print making workshop for children, pro- SPEECH OF The grandson of World War II veteran Richard viding illustrations for the Town calendar, cre- Lindsay and World War II veteran Warren ating Christmas decorations for display during HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE Waldorf, he was no stranger to service. He fol- the holidays, providing high school scholar- OF TEXAS lowed his grandfather’s footsteps when he en- ships or their work with numerous Scout IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES listed into the Army in 2004, ultimately getting troops. Monday, June 10, 2019 selected into the elite 10th Special Forces This year is also significant because the Vi- Group. This prestigious fighting group deploys enna Arts Society is hosting the first ever na- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, I rise to some of the world’s most heated combat tional art competition in the town, through its in strong support of H.R. 951, the ‘‘United zones and Sgt. Lindsay bravely deployed with Treasure of Art reception at the newly ren- States-Mexico Tourism Improvement Act of them seven times including five tours in Iraq, ovated Vienna Community Center. I look for- 2019.’’ one in Tajikistan and this final deployment to ward to seeing the contributions of our local H.R. 951 addresses the decline in tourist Afghanistan. residents. A number of those artists are also activity between the United States and Mex- As a highly decorated combat veteran, Sgt. receiving awards as a result of the excellence ico. Lindsay had an expansive list of military of their work. I am pleased to include in the The bill aims to strengthen the bilateral rela- tionship between the United States and Mexi- awards and decorations to include a Silver RECORD the names of the following individ- Star, Purple Heart, four Bronze Stars, two uals: can tourism industries by advocating for in- Meritorious Service Medals, two Meritorious creased cooperation through both government 1ST PLACE and non-governmental channels. Unit Awards, the Valorous Unit Award, the Lola Santos, ‘‘Pio’’, acrylic & collage Army Superior Unit Award, four Army Good Specifically, the legislation seeks to— 2ND PLACE improve third-party tourism to both countries Conduct Medals, the National Defense Service Carolyn Marshall Wright, ‘‘Cherries Jubilee’’ through joint international promotional efforts; Medal, the Global War on Terror Service acrylic on canvas prioritize exchange programs in various eco- Medal, the NCO Professional Development 3RD PLACE nomic sectors; and Ribbon with numeral four, the Army Service Ray Goodrow, ‘‘Rodeo’’ watercolor promote cross-border medical partnerships. Ribbon, two Overseas Service Ribbons, the Mexico is the biggest source of international NATO Medal, the Special Forces Tab, the HONORABLE MENTIONS Karen Hutchison, ‘‘Indigo Blues’’ acrylic & visitors to the United States after Canada. Combat Infantry Badge, the Military Free Fall In 2016, Mexican tourism to the United Jumpmaster Badge, the Master Parachutist mixed medium Carla Steckley, ‘‘Aspens’’ photograph States peaked at 18,990,585 visitors, consti- Badge, the Chilean Airborne Wings, and the tuting 1 in 4 (24.9 percent) of all tourists that Senior Instructor Badge. Sgt. Lindsay’s record Susan Scanlon, ‘‘Girl with a Red Bag’’ pho- tograph year. is a testament to his commitment of putting Additionally, in 2016, spending by Mexican country before self, as he did in the Army for Helen Power, ‘‘Layers & Levels’’ mixed media tourists in the United States totaled $20.3 bil- nearly 15 years. lion, which represented a 3 percent growth I stand before the House of Representatives Grace Rooney, ‘‘Field of Flowers’’ acrylic on yup from 2015. with a heavy heart thinking about his family In 2017, international tourist arrivals totaled and their great loss, especially his wife Sarah, Alice Nodine, ‘‘Safezone’’ acrylic & ink on paper 76,900,000, up 0.7 percent from 76,400,000 in his four daughters and his parents Grant and 2016. Tammy. I join the town of Cortez, his brothers Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues The same year, 77,000,000 international and sisters in arms, and the entire nation in join me in congratulating the winners of the visitors spent a record $251.4 billion on hotels, mourning his untimely death. I have gotten to Treasure of Art show and in congratulating the travel, food, and souvenirs, a 2-percent in- know Sgt. Lindsay’s family over the years and Vienna Arts Society on this momentous anni- crease over 2016. his loss will be felt by many in our small com- versary. I wish them great success in all their However, also in 2017, there was a 6.1-per- munity. future endeavors. cent decline in visitors to the United States Madam Speaker, Sgt. Lindsay’s death is a f from Mexico, comprising a loss of 1,166,585 painful reminder of the sacrifices our men and PERSONAL EXPLANATION Mexican tourists from 2016. women in the military endure. Sgt. Lindsay The Department of Commerce has not yet was a true American hero from one of the released 2017 spending totals by Mexican most rural areas in Colorado who died pro- HON. ERIC SWALWELL tourists in the United States, but a cor- tecting his men and the country he loved. He OF CALIFORNIA responding monetary decline would be ap- dedicated his life to selflessly protect our great IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES proximately $1.24 billion in lost revenue. nation and we are all proud of him. His loss Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to is tragic, but his legacy will be remembered for join me in supporting H.R. 951 to promote bi- generations to come, and the world is a better Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam lateral tourism through the United States and place because of him. Speaker, I missed votes Monday, June 3 Mexico. through Wednesday, June 5. Had I been f present, I would have voted as follows: f RECOGNIZING THE VIENNA ARTS Roll Call Vote Number 232 (Concurring in RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVER- SOCIETY 50TH ANNIVERSARY the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2157, the Ad- SARY OF VIENNA-OAKTON CHAP- ditional Supplemental Appropriations for Dis- TER 1116 OF THE NATIONAL AS- HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY aster Relief Act, 2019): YES; Roll Call Vote SOCIATION OF ACTIVE AND RE- OF VIRGINIA Number 233 (Passing H.R. 2940): YES; Roll TIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Call Vote Number 234 (Approving the Jour- nal): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 235 (Order- Tuesday, June 11, 2019 HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY ing the Previous Question): YES; Roll Call OF VIRGINIA Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise to Vote Number 236 (Passing H. Res. 415): IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recognize the Vienna Arts Society on the oc- YES; Roll Call Vote Number 237 (Approving casion of its 50th anniversary. Since 1969, the the Journal): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 238 Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Vienna Arts Society has worked to cultivate (Passing H. Res. 393): YES; Roll Call Vote Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise to and maintain an interest in the fine arts in the Number 239 (Motion to Recommit H.R. 6): commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vi- Town of Vienna. The impact that the arts can NO; Roll Call Vote Number 240 (Passing H.R. enna-Oakton Chapter 1116 of the National As- have on a community and its residents cannot 6, the American Dream and Promise Act): sociation of Active and Retired Federal Em- be overstated. As an amateur thespian myself, YES; and Roll Call Vote Number 241 (Passing ployees (NARFE).

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:14 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A11JN8.004 E11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E743 NARFE is a national organization that was Abuse and Mental Health Services Administra- tation. During previous administrations, such founded in 1921 to support both active and re- tion, PRS CrisisLink has determined that an 1-year extensions were routinely granted tired federal employees. It functions as an in- estimated 72,000 residents of Northern Vir- under the Federal Highway Administration’s formation resource, keeping its members up- ginia have a serious mental illness with the and Federal Transit Administration’s emer- to-date on federal retirement, health care, majority of whom not receiving treatment. gency relief programs. compensation and other benefits that affect Given the high numbers of persons with men- Californians are facing increasingly frequent federal employees and retirees. It also advo- tal illness, PRS seeks ways to serve those in and severe floods and wildfires due to climate cates on behalf of its members to protect and need through a variety of programs. change. They deserve nothing less than the enhance the benefits they have earned. PRS CrisisLink hotlines are staffed by highly full-throated support of their Federal Govern- With well over 1,000 chapters nationwide, trained volunteers and crisis line workers who ment, and that is exactly what our bill ensures. NARFE also serves as a source of community provide helpful information about community Current U.S. Department of Transportation engagement. It unites public servants and pro- services, referrals to mental health services regulations allow the Federal Government to vides them with opportunities to do what they and tips on how to help those struggling with claw back ‘‘emergency relief’’ funding for high- do best: serve their community. mental health issues. way and public transit projects if those Today, I would like to recognize the past With many community members in Northern projects do not reach construction within 2 fis- and current members and leaders of NARFE Virginia and the Washington, D.C. region still cal years. The ‘‘Transportation Emergency Re- Chapter 1116. They have contributed to a in dire need of mental health services and lief Funds Availability Act’’ would repeal this thriving civil society in Northern Virginia and support, PRS CrisisLink aims to further ex- regulatory deadline and provide up to 6 years are part of the backbone that makes both our pand service delivery to reach as many indi- for projects awarded these funds to advance community and this country great. I would like viduals as possible. to construction. The new 6-year deadline to specifically recognize President Kathy Arpa Each year, PRS serves more than 1,100 cli- would start following the date on which a dis- and the other officers and board members for ents. Last year alone the volunteers and staff aster was declared by the respective state’s their dedication and efforts on behalf of our at CrisisLink responded to 45,000 phone calls. governor or the president. I also want to thank Caltrans, the California current and retired federal employees. I commend the staff and volunteers for their State Association of Counties and the Cali- The federal government cannot function ef- selfless service to our community. The tools fornia Governor’s Office of Emergency Serv- fectively and efficiently without the hard work they provide to help individuals with mental ill- ices (CalOES) for their support of this critical and commitment of our exceptional civil serv- ness live with dignity and become fully inte- grated members of our community. legislation for our state. ants. NARFE Chapter 1116 has advocated Madam Speaker, I hope that any surface Madam Speaker, programs like PRS and supported our public servants for the past transportation reauthorization bill this Con- CrisisLink are a testament to good community 50 years and I am honored to recognize the gress will include the ‘‘Transportation Emer- leadership and further evidence that we live in Chapter on this occasion. gency Relief Funds Availability Act. ‘‘This is a a community that cares. I commend the staff Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues major priority for California: the nation’s most join me in congratulating NARFE Chapter and volunteers of PRS CrisisLink for the life- populous state and the fifth largest economy 1116 for 50 years of service to our federal saving work they do every day on behalf of in the world. As a member of the Committee workers and to wish them continued success others. I ask my colleagues to join me in con- on Transportation and Infrastructure, I am protecting the rights of current and future fed- gratulating PRS CrisisLink on its 50th anniver- working with my fellow California colleagues to eral workers and retirees. sary and in thanking them for their continued see this done. service to our community. f f f PERSONAL EXPLANATION RECOGNIZING THE 2019 FAIRFAX TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCY COUNTY VOLUNTEER SERVICE HON. VICENTE GONZALEZ RELIEF FUNDS AVAILABILITY ACT AWARD RECIPIENTS OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JOHN GARAMENDI HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY OF CALIFORNIA Tuesday, June 11, 2019 OF VIRGINIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas. Madam Speaker, Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Tuesday, June 11, 2019 I was unable to cast my vote on June 10, 2019 for Roll Call Vote 242, Roll Call Vote Mr. GARAMENDI. Madam Speaker, today I Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, it is my 243, and Roll Call Vote 244. Had I been am proud to introduce the ‘‘Transportation honor to recognize Volunteer Fairfax and ex- present, my vote would have been the fol- Emergency Relief Funds Availability Act’’ to press my sincere appreciation to recipients of lowing: Yea on Roll Call Vote 242, Yea on safeguard federal funding for disaster-recovery the 27th Annual Fairfax County Volunteer Roll Call Vote 243, and Yea on Roll Call 244. projects. Service Awards. f I want to thank my colleagues from Califor- Established more than 40 years ago, Volun- nia’s Congressional delegation for their sup- teer Fairfax matches the skills and interests of RECOGNIZING THE 50TH port: Representatives JARED HUFFMAN (D– thousands of volunteers with the needs of ANNIVERSARY OF PRS CRISISLINK CA2), MIKE THOMPSON (D-CA5), MARK local non-profit organizations. The success of DESAULNIER (D–CA11), BARBARA LEE (D– this model and its impact on delivery of need- HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY CA13), JACKIE SPEIER (D–CA14), ERIC ed services is beyond question; Volunteer OF VIRGINIA SWALWELL (D–CA15), RO KHANNA (D–CA17), Fairfax has been rated as one of the most ef- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ANNA G. ESHOO (D–CA 18), ZOE LOFGREN (D– fective community service organizations in the CA 19), JIMMY PANETTA (D–CA20), SALUD O. nation. Tuesday, June 11, 2019 CARBAJAL (D–CA24), KATIE HILL (D–CA25), Last year alone, over 6,000 individuals con- Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise to JULIA BROWNLEY (D–CA26), GRACE F. NAPOLI- tributed more than 328,000 volunteer hours to- recognize PRS CrisisLink on its 50th anniver- TANO (D–CA32), NORMA J. TORRES (D–CA35), taling almost $8,000,000. These staggering sary. This occasion carries great significance RAUL RUIZ (D–CA36), GILBERT RAY CISNEROS, numbers are a testament to the strong ethos for my family and I, as my wife is co-chair of JR. (D–CA39), ALAN S. LOWENTHAL (D–CA47), of public service and of volunteerism that ex- the Congressional Spouses for Suicide Pre- HARLEY ROUDA (D–CA48), and SCOTT H. ists in Fairfax County and is one of the many vention and Education. PETERS (D–CA52). reasons why this community is such a won- PRS CrisisLink is a free 24/7 crisis interven- Our legislation would prevent the Trump ad- derful place to live. tion and suicide prevention program that offers ministration from targeting disaster-recovery Each year, Volunteer Fairfax selects a few a free and confidential crisis and suicide pre- funding for highway and transportation exceptional individuals, groups, or organiza- vention hotline for Northern Virginia and the projects across our state. In January 31, 2019, tions to receive special recognition. It is my Washington, D.C. region. the Federal Highway Administration denied the great pleasure to include in the RECORD the Under the leadership of Wendy Gradison, California Department of Transportation’s following names of the 2019 Fairfax County PRS CrisisLink continues to evolve into a (Caltrans) request for 1-year extensions for 66 Volunteer Service Awards honorees. highly important resource within our commu- out of 73 projects awarded ‘‘emergency relief’’ COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS nity. Based on a 2009 report by the Substance funding from the U.S. Department of Transpor- Braddock District: Allan Boswell Robertson

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:14 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K11JN8.008 E11JNPT1 E744 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 11, 2019 Dranesville District: Homer W. Johns universities to provide the contact information abiding Christian faith was the foundation of Hunter Mill District: St John Neumann for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline; his family. He instilled in his sons the virtues Catholic Church Crisis Text Line; and a campus mental health of generosity, graciousness and a heart of Lee District: Liz Murphy center, if applicable, on student identification gratitude. An avid sports enthusiast, he was a Mason District: Binod Gupta cards. For colleges and universities that do devoted fan of the Washington Redskins and Mount Vernon District: Jonathan Kiell not provide identification cards to their stu- the Boston Red Sox. In the final years of his Providence District: Oakton Women’s Club dents, schools must ensure that the informa- life, nothing brought him greater joy than Springfield District: Jenni Cantwell tion is available on their website. cheering on his grandchildren while watching Sully District: Carol Robinson Suicide is a major public health problem. them play football, lacrosse and baseball. At-Large: John D. Pellegrin Providing information on existing suicide pre- Sunny is survived by his wife of 44 years, COMPETITIVE AWARD WINNERS vention resources can help students experi- Susan Bok-Ja Kim, his sons Thomas (Nancy) Adult Volunteer 250 Hours and Over: Julie encing suicidal thoughts or emotional distress and James (Susan) and his grandchildren Hill and potentially save lives. Thomas ‘‘TJ’’ Kim, Rachel Kim, Samuel Kim, Adult Volunteer 250 Hours and Under: f William Kim and Henry Kim. A Memorial Serv- Danae Delman ice will be held on Wednesday, June 12 at Adult Volunteer Group: OLLI Photo Club HONORING SUNNY SUNG-IN KIM Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home, 9902 Brad- Corporate Volunteer Program: Mt. Vernon dock Road Fairfax, VA 22032 at 7:00PM. The Center for Dentistry HON. JOE WILSON Burial Service will be held on Thursday, June Fairfax County Government Individual Vol- OF SOUTH CAROLINA 13 at Fairfax Memorial Park, 9900 Braddock unteer: Stephen Richardson IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Road Fairfax, VA 22032 at 10:00AM. Memo- Fairfax County Government Volunteer Pro- rials may be directed to the Korean War Vet- gram: Fairfax County Public Library Volunteer Tuesday, June 11, 2019 erans Memorial Wall of Remembrance in Program Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Washington, D.C. or to Open Door Pres- Family Volunteer: Linda and Stefanie Kline Speaker, Sunny Sung-In Kim, 68, died on byterian Church in Herndon, Virginia. Lifetime Achievement: Kevin Holland Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Sunrise at Fair Oaks f Rising Star: Stephanie Bridgewater in Fairfax, Virginia following a three-year battle RSVP: Sheller Brosnan with an aggressive meningioma. His final days RECOGNIZING FIRST BAPTIST Senior Volunteer: Alcira Pernot were spent surrounded by his loving family, CHURCH OF VIENNA PASTOR Volunteer Program: Ecumenical Community especially his five beloved grandchildren who VERNON C. WALTON Helping Others serenaded him with music, song and laughter. Youth Volunteer: Carmela Dangale Sunny was born on November 16, 1950 in HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY Youth Volunteer Group: Stony Brook Jr. Vol- Pusan, Korea during the Korean War. He en- OF VIRGINIA unteers listed in the Republic of Korea Marine Corps, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In addition, Benchmark Honors will be graduated basic training with the 218th Class Tuesday, June 11, 2019 awarded in four different categories to com- and served from 1969 to 1972, having mend those who have contributed 100, 250, Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, it is my achieved the rank of Lance Corporal. 500, or 1,000 hours of volunteer time to our honor to recognize First Baptist Church of Vi- He emigrated to the United States in 1973, community. enna and my friend, Pastor Vernon C. Walton, became a naturalized citizen and on May 11, Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues on the occasion of his 5th anniversary as pas- 1975, he married the love of his life, Susan join me in commending Volunteer Fairfax for tor. Installed in 2014 after the retirement of the Bok-Ja Kim in Long Island, New York. Their its decades of outstanding community service. Rev. Dr. Kenny Smith, Pastor Walton has con- wedding was officiated by the Reverend Dr. I congratulate the recipients of the 2019 Fair- tinued the legacy of spiritual wealth left behind Young-Kyo Hahn (1902–1982), an historically fax County Volunteer Service Awards and by his predecessor. As someone who spent renowned Korean Christian Scholar and civic thank them and the thousands of other local time with Rev. Dr. Smith, I can attest that hav- leader who was a former Dean of the College volunteers for their incredible contributions to ing to fill his shoes as pastor is an unenviable and Graduate School at Yonsei University. Dr. our community. Their selfless dedication is task. However, Pastor Walton has not only Hahn led Sunny and his wife into the Christian worthy of our highest praise and is one of the succeeded in this task, but thrived. faith, the Presbyterian Church and baptized main reasons that our community is often As someone who studied for the Catholic them. Together the couple had two sons. In ranked as one of the best places in the coun- priesthood, I can also speak to the unique 1986, Sunny founded and was President of try to live, work, and raise a family. benefits and challenges of being called to min- Grass Roots, Inc., a food service and catering istry. Being entrusted with the pastoral health f business with multiple locations in the Finan- of a congregation as large as First Baptist INTRODUCTION OF A BILL TO ADD cial District of Boston, Massachusetts. He re- Church of Vienna is a significant undertaking SUICIDE PREVENTION RE- tired to Haymarket, Virginia to be near his and I commend Pastor Walton for handling it SOURCES TO SCHOOL IDENTI- sons and grandchildren after nearly three dec- with dedication, devotion and with grace. FICATION CARDS ades of running the company together with his Pastor Walton’s tenure has also enhanced wife. First Baptist Church of Vienna’s civic engage- HON. J. LUIS CORREA Sunny had a lifelong passion of service to ment. I have attended multiple events in the his community and served as President of the OF CALIFORNIA sanctuary designed to boost the civic engage- Korean American Association of New England ment and awareness of the congregation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the Secretary-General of the Federation Most recently, I attended a community forum Tuesday, June 11, 2019 of Korean Associations, U.S.A. He was also on affordable housing put together by the Fair- Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, unfortu- instrumental in galvanizing support for the cre- fax chapter of the NAACP. First Baptist had nately, in 2017, there were more than 47,000 ation of the Massachusetts Korean War Vet- graciously allowed its sanctuary to be used as suicides nationwide, making it the tenth-lead- erans Memorial at the Charlestown Naval the staging location for the event and Pastor ing cause of death. Shipyard. Having never forgotten the 36,574 Walton was a featured speaker. The sight of Tragically, among teenagers and young U.S. soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines that hundreds of people, many of them congrega- adults, the suicide rate is particularly alarming, paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect and de- tion members, coming together to educate with suicide the second-leading cause of fend freedom during the Korean War when he themselves on one of the most pressing death for people between the ages of 15 and was born, he dedicated his life to honoring all issues facing our community was inspiring. I 24. Korean War veterans and their families. For have no doubt that there will be more events For people experiencing suicidal thoughts or his contributions to the U.S.-Korea alliance like this under Pastor Walton’s leadership. emotional distress, the National Suicide Pre- and the Korean American community, Sunny In times of turmoil and uncertainty, it is crit- vention Lifeline and Crisis Text Line provide was the recipient of a Presidential Com- ical that members of a community have a uni- free and confidential round-the-clock support. mendation by the President of the Republic of fying force or entity in which they can find Many colleges and universities also offer men- Korea. strength and reassurance. First Baptist Church tal health resources on campus. An active member of the Korean Pres- of Vienna has provided that spiritual strength To raise awareness of these available re- byterian Church in Greater Boston where he for this community for centuries and I am con- sources, the bill simply requires colleges and was an ordained Elder, Sunny’s deep and fident that, under the leadership of Pastor

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:14 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A11JN8.010 E11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E745 Walton and the efforts of the entire ministry Despite having been promised his freedom made a lasting impact on community pros- team, staff and congregation, it will continue to in exchange for his service, Mr. Robinson re- perity and education on the Central Coast. do so for the foreseeable future. mained in slavery. He fought in the war of Madam Speaker, I ask that my distinguished Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join 1812. He eventually became free and went on colleagues please join me in thanking Dr. me in congratulating Pastor Vernon C. Walton to work as a preacher. In short, James Robin- Tribley for his significant contributions and and the entire congregation of First Baptist son lived an extraordinary life. He passed wishing him success in his new position as Church of Vienna for their continued service to away at the age of one hundred fifteen, buried President of Northern Wyoming Community their faith and to the community. I commend without recognition for his bravery and remark- College District. them for their efforts and ask my colleagues to able work. f join me in wishing them continued success in It is an honor to see James Robinson’s con- all their future endeavors. tributions receive the recognition they deserve. RECOGNIZING JUNE 7TH AS NA- TIONAL GUN VIOLENCE AWARE- f We are thankful for his service and give honor to his memory and legacy. NESS DAY CELEBRATING FRED G. ACOSTA f JOB CORPS CENTER DAY IN THE HON. KATIE HILL CITY OF TUCSON HONORING DR. WALTER TRIBLEY OF CALIFORNIA HON. RAU´ L M. GRIJALVA HON. JIMMY PANETTA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF ARIZONA OF CALIFORNIA Tuesday, June 11, 2019 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. HILL of California. Madam Speaker, I Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Tuesday, June 11, 2019 rise today to declare June 7th, National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Today we are re- Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I rise Mr. PANETTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Walter Tribley for his distin- minded of the epidemic of senseless gun vio- today to recognize and celebrate the fortieth lence that plagues our nation. Our inaction anniversary of the Fred G. Acosta Job Corps guished service as the President of Monterey Peninsula College (MPC). Dr. Tribley served has cost too many innocent lives. Every day, Center in Tucson, Arizona. Over these past 100 Americans are killed by gun violence and forty years, thousands of young people have as President of MPC from 2012 to 2019 and will assume the position of President of North- countless others are wounded. We are fortu- benefited from the Fred G. Acosta Job Corps nate to have passionate, forward-thinking, Center’s comprehensive residential, academic ern Wyoming Community College District this Fall. Dr. Tribley has had a profound impact on dedicated organizations like Moms Demand and career technical training program. Action who work tirelessly to enact change Each year, the Fred G. Acosta Job Corps MPC, its students and our community on the and protect our community. It’s time we do our Center serves hundreds of young adults by central coast of California, and I am grateful part. providing a career in technical education and for his contributions. As a lifelong gun owner, I know that re- a path to a high school diploma. Furthermore, Under Dr. Tribley’s leadership as President, specting the Second Amendment and advo- the center provides social skills training and MPC became a model for other colleges and cating for gun safety measures are not mutu- other services to empower young men and universities to emulate. His efforts have con- ally exclusive. We can adequately retain the women to start a career, enroll in advanced tributed to a diverse learning environment right to bear arms while keeping our kids and training, enroll in college, or enter the Armed where all students have the opportunity to reach their educational goals. In the 2008– communities safe. Forces. I am specifically grateful for the Cen- Like most law-abiding gun owners, I believe ter’s accomplishments in breaking the cycle of 2009 academic year, Hispanic and Latino stu- dents made up less than 20 percent of MPC’s that high-risk individuals like terrorists, domes- poverty, strengthening local communities, im- tic violence abusers, convicted criminals, and proving the quality of life of thousands, and for total student body. Less than decade later, that number doubled to more accurately rep- those suffering from mental illness, who are its continued contributions in educating and inclined to hurt themselves or others, should training the youth of Arizona’s 3rd District. For resent the population of the Central Coast. Furthermore, the number of total young people not be allowed to purchase weapons. these reasons, I move that the United States That is why I cosponsored and voted for House of Representatives celebrate the Fred between the ages of 18 and 24 enrolling in higher education at MPC has risen signifi- H.R. 8, The Bipartisan Background Checks G. Acosta Job Corps Center today, on Fred G. Act of 2019, which establishes new back- Acosta Job Corps Center Day which is cele- cantly during Dr. Tribley’s tenure. Many positive changes to MPC are a result ground check requirements for firearm trans- brated in July 10th. of Dr. Tribley’s ability to articulate a strong vi- fers between private parties. On February 27, f sion and implement tangible and innovative the House passed H.R. 8.—the first time in 25 HONORING THE MEMORY OF policies. Examples of these forward-thinking years that a piece of gun violence prevention JAMES ROBINSON approaches include the establishment of dual legislation came to the House floor for a vote. enrollment programs for local high school stu- This is a public safety issue, not a partisan HON. RASHIDA TLAIB dents and offering free tuition to first year stu- issue. Not only do we need stricter back- ground checks, but we also need to provide OF MICHIGAN dents. Dr. Tribley was also instrumental in funding to the Center for Disease Control and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MPC’s College Incentive Program and acquir- ing the Title V Developing Hispanic-Surviving Prevention to research gun violence as the Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Institutions Grant for a transfer and degree public health concern that it is. We have a re- Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, it is with great completion initiative titled ‘‘Ready, Set, Trans- sponsibility to do everything we can to ad- pride that we honor the memory of James fer.’’ Both programs aim to expand access to dress this problem. Robinson, who fought heroically in the Amer- higher education and increase success rates Gun safety is a priority for me because I ican Revolution. Like many African Americans among underserved students. Dr. Tribley also have heard from far too many constituents who fought for American independence, Mr. demonstrated his financial management skills who are afraid for their lives. One constituent Robinson’s contributions went unrecognized by reducing unnecessary spending and being survived the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting, for too long. We will right that injustice by rec- a responsible steward of public funds. only to be killed the following year at the Bor- ognizing his accomplishments and honoring Dr. Tribley’s service is not limited to MPC. derline Bar mass shooting just outside our dis- his memory. He serves in a number of advisory rules, in- trict. I will always fight for the people of the Mr. Robinson was born into slavery in Mary- cluding his membership on the South Bay Re- Antelope, Simi, and Santa Clarita Valleys, land in 1753. After the Revolutionary War gional Public Safety Training Consortium, the above all, and I am committed to pursuing pol- broke out in 1775, he served in a light infantry Monterey County Workforce Investment icy solutions that address both the outcomes regiment. James Robinson fought at the bat- Board, the Monterey County Children’s Coun- and root causes of these tragedies. tles of Brandywine and Yorktown, during cil, and the Monterey Peninsula College Foun- By wearing orange and commemorating Na- which he played a pivotal role in the over- dation. While our community will certainly miss tional Gun Violence Awareness Day, Ameri- taking of the British rampart. The battle of Dr. Tribley’s presence, I am confident that he cans will raise awareness about gun violence Yorktown ended with the British surrendering. will continue to find success and purpose in and honor the lives and lost human potential Mr. Robinson was rewarded by French Gen- his future undertakings. of Americans stolen by gun violence. I want to eral Marquis de Lafayette with a Gold Medal Dr. Walter Tribley embodies the meaning of thank the advocates and leaders all across of Valor. a community leader and has undoubtedly America, but especially at home in my district,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:14 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K11JN8.010 E11JNPT1 E746 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 11, 2019 for inspiring us every day through their com- Child marriage occurs when a formal mar- legal department in 2004 and handled issues mitment to a better future. riage or informal union takes place in which at including contracts, property, environmental, f least one person is younger than age 18. marketing, human resources, labor, benefits, Illegal child marriage arises when a formal property tax and insurance matters. HONORING HEZEKIAH WATKINS marriage or informal union involving at least In 2006, she became the company’s first fe- one person younger than age 18 that is illegal male corporate secretary. And in 2013, Cathy HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON under the laws of the country in which the was named the company’s first female senior OF MISSISSIPPI child marriage occurs. vice president—serving as Senior Vice Presi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It is critical that we better understand the dent and General Counsel. Tuesday, June 11, 2019 presence of child marriages within refugee She served as a director on the Jackson settlements in order to assess how they inter- County Chamber of Commerce and is a mem- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam sect with the rates of violence against girls in- ber of the Jackson County, Michigan and Speaker, I rise today to honor a valiant and cluding young children and infants. American Bar associations. selfless community servant, Hezekiah Wat- This bill calls upon the United Nations to Cathy has handled each of her roles with kins. adopt a comprehensive strategy including: In the summer of 1961, Hezekiah Watkins professionalism, integrity and grace. She set Collecting and reporting data related to the an extraordinary example at the company, sought out to see the Freedom Riders make number of known or suspected child mar- history at the Greyhound bus station in Jack- serving as a calm, insightful influence on the riages taking place inside each such settle- many co-workers she mentored throughout son, Mississippi. Though his mother warned ment; him of his potential demise, their home being her career. Protocols for United Nations personnel re- On behalf of the Fourth Congressional Dis- burned, and other risks of activism; Watkins garding prevention and monitoring of child couldn’t be dissuaded from watching the pro- trict of Michigan, I send my congratulations on marriages inside each such settlement; Cathy’s well-deserved retirement and many testers combat segregated public transpor- A description of programs administered at tation up close and personal. thanks for 40 years of inspiring and empow- such settlements that provide— ering generations of women to excel. At age 13, Watkins’s life changed forever (A) physical, mental, and emotional rehabili- f when he was pushed into the bus station, mis- tation and support to children who have extri- taken for an ‘‘outside agitator,’’ and sent to cated themselves from child marriage; and RECOGNIZING THE 2019 VOLUN- Parchman Farm, the Mississippi State Peni- (B) alternatives to child marriage, such as TEER RESTON AWARD RECIPI- tentiary. While incarcerated, Watkins was education initiatives; and ENTS celled with two inmates convicted of murder, Protocols regarding how United Nations per- who tormented, molested, and physically sonnel should— abused him. They also stole his food leaving (A) report adults participating in illegal child HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY OF VIRGINIA him with only scraps of fat, syrup and a bis- marriages in each such settlement; cuit. He was returned to his mother in Jackson (B) monitor the prosecution of such adults IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES five days later, who anticipated identifying his by the authorities of the country in which the Tuesday, June 11, 2019 remains. 2 settlement at issue is located. Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise to Hearing of Watkins’ incarceration, James When enacted, H.R. 2140 will develop a recognize a group of individuals who have Bevel, a prominent civil rights leader, visited framework in gaining data on child marriages selflessly dedicated themselves to the better- Watkins’ home in Jackson. While Watkins still globally as well as create effective strategies ment of their community. Each year, the Res- had no intentions of joining the movement, to combat them in refugee settlements. ton Association recognizes individuals who Bevel insisted he was needed. After hearing Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to have gone above and beyond with the Volun- Bevel deliver a powerful sermon at church, join me in supporting H.R. 2140 to confront teer Reston awards. Reston is well known to Bevel gained the trust of both Watkins and his child marriages which pose a strong threat to be a shining example of civic engagement and mother, who believed Bevel was a God-sent young children especially girls living within this event, held during National Volunteer man. She allowed Watkins to join the Free- these settlements. Week, honors those who have made signifi- dom Riders under the sole condition that f cant impacts on the lives of others and the Bevel would keep him safe, which he did. Watkins participated in the 1964 Mississippi TRIBUTE TO CATHERINE REY- community. In Fairfax County, we are blessed Summer Project, also known as Freedom NOLDS, RETIRING SENIOR VICE with an incredible abundance of generosity of Summer, where he and other activists worked PRESIDENT AND GENERAL spirit and the individuals who are being hon- to increase the black voter turnout in Mis- COUNCIL AT CONSUMERS EN- ored with these awards are the embodiment of sissippi. They also instituted Freedom Schools ERGY that spirit. which worked to academically empower black It is my honor to include in the RECORD the students by offering free summer classes. HON. JOHN R. MOOLENAAR names of 2019 Volunteer Reston award win- ners: Today, Watkins can be found at the Mis- OF MICHIGAN sissippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson, not IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Doug Britt as a part of a display, but as an employee, Tuesday, June 11, 2019 sharing his story to daily visitors. Cindy Metcalf Mr. MOOLENAAR. Madam Speaker, I rise f 55+ VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR today to acknowledge Catherine Reynolds for Don Coram PREVENTING CHILD MARRIAGE IN her superior leadership and service to the COMMUNITY PARTNER OF THE YEAR DISPLACED POPULATIONS ACT people of Michigan during a trailblazing 40- year career at CMS Energy Corporation and Family PASS/Mary O’Reilly SPEECH OF Consumers Energy Company. GROUP VOLUNTEER SERVICE OF THE YEAR Cathy, who will retire this month, joined the Andrew Sigle HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE Janet Bradshaw OF TEXAS company in 1979 during an era of unique Gerald Padmore IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES challenges for women in the corporate world. She started as a proofreader in the ‘‘steno Darlena Ricks Monday, June 10, 2019 pool’’ where all the typing in the company was Carol Anne Bradley Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, I rise conducted. Sandra Deleon in strong support of H.R. 2140, the ‘‘Pre- In 1983, she earned her law degree at Syazana Durrani venting Child Marriage Act of 2019.’’ Thomas M. Cooley Law School and trans- Emily Huaroco H.R. 2140 calls for an adoption by the ferred to the company’s legal department. Kathleen Jones United Nations of a definition of ‘‘child mar- There, she worked in a variety of areas, in- Luis Ortiz Lopez riage’’ and develop a comprehensive strategy cluding 10 years in litigation before focusing Maryam Ovissi through the United States Permanent Rep- on marketing, electronic commerce and cor- Alexandra Rossi resentative to the United Nations to address porate issues. WORK GROUP VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR child marriage in refugee settlements adminis- Cathy was appointed assistant general Belinda Collins tered by the United Nations. counsel over the general practice group of the Pat & Paul Dunham

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:14 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K11JN8.014 E11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E747 Dale Erickson SUPPORTING RESEARCH AND DE- I want to thank each of these Girl Scouts for Renette Okiewicz VELOPMENT FOR FIRST RE- their exemplary service within Collin County SPONDERS ACT and for demonstrating that age should never Judy & Bob Wolf deter one from leading within their community. Marianne Zawitz SPEECH OF It is with great pleasure I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating these young ladies Ken Fredgren HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE OF TEXAS on their success. Micki Morawitz IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2019 PLANO TEXAS GOLD AWARD RECIPIENTS Mary Julienne Ragasajo, Mahnoor Muham- Louis Finch Monday, June 10, 2019 mad, Sarah Cawthon, Katherine Xiong, Lyn Jagger Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in Tahirah Jones, Vennela Challagondla, Neha Madam Speaker, civic engagement is at the strong support of H.R. 542, the ‘‘Supporting Jayarajan, Jiarong Joygce He, Madeline heart of a healthy community and it is clear Research and Development for First Respond- Osborne, Gauri Nukala, Sydney DeWolf, Mad- from these awardees that Reston remains one ers Act of 2019.’’ eline Polimerou’s, Olivia King, Elizabeth Kokal, of the healthiest communities in Northern Vir- H.R. 542 amends the Homeland Security Regina Romero-Garza, Bianca Weimer, ginia. I congratulate all of the recipients on Act of 2002 to authorize the National Urban Carley Nelson, Kate Ohman, Joceyln Gillis, their awards and thank them for their service Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) with- Rani Kumar Sarah Newman, Riya Danait, in the Department of Homeland Security’s to our community. I ask my colleagues to join Kennedy Easter. Science and Technology Directorate. me in wishing them great success in all their f The National Urban Security Technology future endeavors. Laboratory (NUSTL) is charged with testing RECOGNIZING THE 2019 BEST OF and evaluating emerging technologies and RESTON AWARD RECIPIENTS f conducting research and development (R&D) to assist emergency response providers in AMERICAN LEGION CONTENNIAL HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY preparing for, and protecting against, threats OF VIRGINIA CELEBRATION of terrorism. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The National Urban Security Technology Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Laboratory (NUSTL) conducts nuclear and ra- HON. ANN M. KUSTER diological R&D in support of response and re- Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise to OF NEW HAMPSHIRE covery as well as providing technical advisory recognize the recipients of the 28th Annual services to emergency response profes- Best of Reston Awards for Community Serv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sionals. ice. These awards are the result of collabora- Tuesday, June 11, 2019 It is critical that we better understand the tion between Cornerstones and the Greater technologies and research used to further de- Reston Chamber of Commerce and are pre- Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. Madam velop and assist emergency response pro- sented to individuals, organizations, and busi- Speaker, I rise today to honor the American viders when dealing with threats of terrorism. nesses whose extraordinary efforts make our Legion on their 100th birthday. The American This bill will allow the National Urban Secu- community a better place. Legion has been a leading voice in advocating rity Technology Laboratory to— I have been proud to represent this commu- for veterans, servicemembers, their families 1. Conduct tests, evaluations, and assess- nity since my days as Chairman of the Fairfax and communities. ments of current and emerging technologies. County Board of Supervisors. The level of 2. Also, conduct tests regarding cybersecu- civic engagement celebrated by these awards The American Legion was chartered and in- rity of such technologies that can connect to is a testament to the community spirit of Res- corporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic the internet, for emergency response pro- ton. I have often said that civic engagement is veterans’ organization devoted to mutual help- viders; a key indicator of a healthy community and to- fulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime vet- 3. conduct research and development on ra- night’s event proves that Reston continues to erans service organization, committed to men- diological and nuclear response and recovery; be one of the healthiest communities in all of toring youth and sponsorship of community- 4. carry out other such activities as the Sec- Northern Virginia! That is due in no small part based programs, advocating patriotism and retary determines appropriate; to the actions of those honored here this honor, promoting strong national security, and 5. act as a technical advisor to emergency evening and I extend my congratulations to all continued devotion to fellow servicemembers response providers. of tonight’s honorees. I also wish to thank and veterans. When enacted, H.R. 542 will create a better John Thomas and Kerrie Wilson of Corner- The American Legion Department of New understanding of the technical advisory serv- stones and Charlene Wheeless and Mark Hampshire was chartered on August 1, 1920. ices that are being used to help emergency Ingrao of the Greater Reston Chamber of There are currently 107 American Legion response professionals. Commerce for their tireless efforts on behalf of Posts located throughout the Granite State, Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join others and in making our community one of me in supporting H.R. 542 to further evaluate boasting nearly 18,000 members. American the best places in the country in which to live, emerging technologies as well as research ra- Legion members contribute significantly to work and raise a family. diological and nuclear response and recovery It is my honor to include in the RECORD the their local communities. Members participate for the emergency response providers. names of the recipients of the 2019 Best of in blood drives, and contribute generously to f Reston Awards: scholarships, community projects, emergency Bob Schnapp—Feeding Families—One aid and youth activities. Many of the Posts HONORING THE 2019 PLANO TEXAS Green Bag after Another have halls, where community enjoy social GOLD AWARD RECIPIENTS Mike and Ellen Jennings—Expertise that functions for events throughout the year. Makes a Difference—It’s Their Thing The American Legion works closely with the HON. VAN TAYLOR Omicron Kappa Kappa Chapter of Omega Veterans Administration to ensure that the vet- OF TEXAS Psi Phi Fraternity/OKK Foundation, Inc.—The erans in New Hampshire and across our coun- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Colors of Their Service are Purple and Gold try are cared for following their service to the Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Maggie Parker—Passion that Leads to Last- United States. New Hampshire leaders work ing Success Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, today I rise closely with military organizations and are Roz Rakoff—An Essential Community Kind- to congratulate twenty four young women from proud to have two military installations within ness Connector high schools across Plano, Texas who were Kurt Rose—A Sparkling Gem of Community the state serving thousands of military mem- presented with the Gold Award by the Girl Spirit bers and their families. Scouts of Northeast Texas for their dedication Synergy Design & Construction (Mina and On behalf of my constituents in New Hamp- to our community. Mark Fies)—Constructing Better Lives by De- shire’s Second Congressional District, con- The most prestigious accolade to earn, the sign gratulations to the American Legion commu- Gold Award requires each young woman work The 2019 Vade Bolton-Ann Rodriguez Leg- nity for 100 years and all the best in the years tirelessly on a community project of their acy Award—Entrusting Our Community’s Fu- to come. choice for up to eighty hours. ture Recipient: Touching Heart (Helen and

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Undeterred, Dr. Rubin created her my sincere gratitude to these individuals, busi- own women’s restroom by pasting a skirt cut- nesses, and organizations for lending their Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in out over the stick figure of a man on the ob- time and energy to the betterment of our com- strong support of H.R. 2590, the ‘‘DHS Over- servatory bathroom. munity. seas Personnel Enhancement Act of 2019.’’ H.R. 2590 is a continuation of an existing While Dr. Rubin was breaking down bar- riers, she was also revolutionizing our under- f program that requires an overseas personal enhancement plan to be provided by the De- standing of the universe. In 1970, Dr. Rubin INTRODUCTION OF THE COAST partment of Homeland Security. and her collaborator Dr. Kent Ford published GUARD YOUTH STEM PROGRAMS Current law mandates that the Department some of the best evidence of the existence of EXPANSION ACT of Homeland Security have a three-year stra- dark matter. This groundbreaking work tegic plan for overseas deployment of DHS changed the conventional view of the universe personnel (P.L. 114–328 (authored by Chair- from one dominated by light-emitting matter to HON. MARCY KAPTUR man THOMPSON)). one dominated by dark matter. The requirements currently state that DHS Dr. Rubin went on to become the second OF OHIO must provide Congress with a briefing regard- woman astronomer elected to the National IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing all DHS personnel with primary duties tak- Academy of Sciences in 1981. She received ing place overseas. the National Medal of Science from President Tuesday, June 11, 2019 H.R. 2590 will build on the existing Federal Clinton in 1993, and she received many other DHS mandate by strengthening congressional honors and awards throughout her career. Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I rise today oversight. Motivated by her own battle to garner re- to introduce an important bill, the Coast Guard The resolution requires DHS to submit a spect as a woman in a male-dominated field, Youth STEM Programs Expansion Act. This plan to enhance the effectiveness of the over- Dr. Rubin worked tirelessly to encourage girls bill will allow the Coast Guard expanded au- seas deployment of DHS personnel 90 days interested in astronomy to pursue their thority to partner with the Department of Edu- after their initial briefing. dreams. She advocated for more women cation and the Department of Defense to im- The DHS plan will be required to include members of the National Academy of prove Science, Technology, Engineering, and proposals on how to improve efforts to de- Sciences and for more women on review pan- Mathematics (STEM) education for America’s velop foreign partnership capacity and further els and academic search committees. She elementary and secondary school students the United States’ counterterrorism mission. also advocated for more opportunities for girls and their teachers. The plan will also consider possible rede- in science. In her address to the University of Now more than ever the innovation capacity ployment in response to evolving threats. California, Berkeley class of 1996, Dr. Rubin of the United States—our prosperity and secu- The DHS plan will result in enhanced col- said ‘‘science is competitive, aggressive, de- rity—depends on an effective and inclusive laboration and improved communication be- manding. It is also imaginative, inspiring, uplift- STEM education ecosystem and workforce. tween DHS personnel at home and abroad. ing. You can do it, too,’’ urging the students to Given the Coast Guard’s mission of coastal A version of this bill passed the House 415– ‘‘devise your own paths’’. defense and maritime law enforcement, daily 0 in the 115th Congress. Dr. Rubin has a well-deserved place in his- activity relies significantly on STEM skills. The Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join tory. This bill will honor her legacy by desig- ability to work with the Department of Edu- me in supporting H.R. 2590. nating the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope cation and Department of Defense on youth f (LSST), jointly funded by the National Science STEM programs will increase exposure and Foundation and the Department of Energy and INTRODUCTION OF THE VERA set to begin operations in 2023, as the Vera engagement to the adventures and intriguing RUBIN SURVEY TELESCOPE DES- opportunities of the Coast Guard’s mission. Rubin Survey Telescope. The LSST was de- IGNATION ACT signed, in part, to probe the nature of dark Specifically, the Coast Guard Youth STEM matter. As a tribute to the woman whose pio- Programs Expansion Act will allow the Coast HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON neering work made this pursuit possible, this Guard to coordinate with the Department of OF TEXAS bill would ensure that it bears her name. Education to establish programs to improve IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I urge my colleagues to join us and help us STEM knowledge and skills for elementary Tuesday, June 11, 2019 move this legislation forward into law. and secondary school students and faculty. It f will allow the Coast Guard to cooperate and Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, coordinate with the Department of Defense, today I am joined by my Science Committee HONORING ALAN D. MONROE particularly through the very successful DOD colleague, Representative GONZA´LEZ COLO´ N, STARBASE Program. It will also allow the in introducing the Vera Rubin Survey Tele- HON. VICENTE GONZALEZ Coast Guard to expand beyond traditional scope Designation Act. OF TEXAS STEM skills to focus on expertise particularly Dr. Vera Cooper Rubin was a renowned as- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tronomer and a staunch advocate for women important to their own mission, including lim- Tuesday, June 11, 2019 nology, marine science, and oceanography. in science. She was also a trailblazer. Born in 1928, Dr. Rubin’s interest in astronomy was Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas. Madam Speaker, Basic STEM concepts are best learned at ignited early. As a young girl, she would rather I rise today to honor Alan D. Monroe, a leader, an early age—in elementary and secondary stay up and watch the stars through her bed- a trailblazer, and an intellectual. school—and are the essential prerequisites for room window than go to sleep. Alan D. Monroe grew up in Sherman, career technical training, advanced college- After graduating from Vassar College in Texas. After graduating from Sherman High level and graduate study, and success in 1948 as the only woman astronomer in her School in 1965, he attended Austin College workplaces. With the range of federal agen- class, Dr. Rubin hoped to pursue her doctoral where he graduated with Honors earning a cies partnered to coordinate federal STEM ini- studies at Princeton. However, the Princeton Bachelor of Arts in English in 1969. In 1970, tiatives, the Coast Guard too has a vested in- astrophysics graduate program did not admit he obtained a Master of Arts at New York Uni- terest in advancing this important mission. women at the time and declined to send her versity. He continued his education at the Uni- I urge my colleagues to support this bill and a course catalog. versity of Texas School of Law, graduating in its goal of expanding the Coast Guard’s efforts Dr. Rubin persisted and earned her master’s 1975 with his juris doctor. Alan went on to to engage and expose American youth to vital degree at Cornell and her Ph.D. at George- practice law in many courts across Texas, in- STEM education and workforce skills. town University before joining the Carnegie In- cluding the United States Court of Appeals for

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This year’s In August, a selfless servant of considerable tigious accomplishments, he obtained his ceremony will present 123 awards to recog- character, Mr. George Albert Gaines, Jr. of Board Certification by the Texas Board of nize extraordinary actions above and beyond Elberton, Georgia, will celebrate his 100th Legal Specialization in Commercial Real Es- the call of duty in a variety of categories in- birthday in the company of friends, family and tate Law and Residential Real Estate Law in cluding the Lifesaving Certificate, the Certifi- loved ones. 1988. Additionally, he has held memberships cate of Valor, and the Bronze and Silver Born August 17, 1919, in Elberton, Georgia, in the State Bar of Texas, the Hidalgo County Medal of Valor. George Albert Gaines, Jr. has spent 100 years Bar Association, and the American Bar Asso- Twenty awards will be bestowed upon first demonstrating why his life—a life of service, ciation. responders who serve with the Fairfax County leadership, and fortitude—is worth celebration Alan D. Monroe is a multi-faceted lawyer Fire and Rescue Department in recognition of and reflection. with years of experience and a wealth of their exceptional service. It is with great pride In 1940, George began what would ulti- knowledge. Upon graduating from the Univer- that I include in the Record the names of the mately become a 31-year career in the military sity of Texas School of Law, Alan D. Monroe following Valor Award Recipients: by joining the National Guard Unit in his served as an Associate with Kelly, Looney & SILVER MEDAL OF VALOR hometown of Elberton, Georgia. As a member Alexander in 1976. He became a partner of Lt. Rudy Iturrino, of the Greatest Generation, and a veteran of the firm in 1980. Seven years later in 1987, he Lt. Edward Payne World War II, George served under General established his own practice named the Law Lt. Mark Fernandez George S. Patton in North Africa, Corsica, and Office of Alan D. Monroe. On July 1, 2002, Master Technician John Capps Italy, where he earned a Bronze Star in April Alan D. Monroe became partners with Byron Master Technician Luis Mata of 1945 for his leadership on the battlefield, Jay Lewis and Mark S. Pen˜a. They renamed Master Technician Joshua Morrison and for courage in the face of enemy fire. the firm Lewis, Monroe & Pen˜a. Master Technician Robert Pickel After the war, George worked in the granite Alan D. Monroe is known for both his suc- Technician Dominic Runfola industry, capably managing Atlas Granite cesses and his generosity, constantly sharing Firefighter Stephen Langone Company from 1947 to 1964. He later re- his knowledge with peers. He taught courses Firefighter Christopher George signed from Atlas and took a position as the in banking law for the American Bankers As- Fire Medic Robert Elam full-time executive officer with the Georgia Na- sociation from 1989 to 1991. He also served BRONZE MEDAL OF VALOR tional Guard, where he assumed command of as a chairman of the Real Estate Section for Lt. William Hyden Jr. the 1st Battalion, 214th Artillery, with units in the Hidalgo County Bar Association from 2009 Lt. Angel Medina Elberton, Washington, Thompson, Sparta and to 2011, and he coauthored Creative Solutions Firefighter Christopher Murray Waynesboro, Georgia. While in that position, to Complex Title Problems, which was pre- Firefighter Jonathan Shao George received the Distinctive Service Medal sented during the 28 Annual Advanced Real CERTIFICATE OF VALOR for exceptionally meritorious and distinctive Estate Law Conference in 2006. Lt. Lawrence Mullin service. Alan D. Monroe is looking forward to devot- Technician Jason Dolan In addition to serving his country, George ing his time to his wife, Baceliza, and his chil- Technician Andrew Reedy has been devoted to serving his community dren: Rebecca Monroe, Jessica Martinez and LIFESAVING CERTIFICATE throughout his lifetime. He served on various her husband Daniel, James Alan Monroe and Captain II Felicia Barnes boards, including the Elbert County Board of his wife Mary Beth. He especially cherishes Lt. William Schnaekel Education, and has been active in many civic time with his grandsons, Luke Martinez and Madam Speaker, I congratulate the 2019 and community organizations, including the Tom Monroe. Valor Award Recipients, and thank each of the Sons of the American Revolution, the Salva- Mr. Alan D. Monroe will retire officially on men and women who serve in the Fairfax tion Army, the Rotary Club of Elberton, and June 30, 2019. To say we are grateful for his County Fire and Rescue Department. Their ef- the Elberton Granite Association, of which he contributions would be a grave understate- forts, made on behalf of the citizens of our was once the President. He has been a de- ment—he has earned the respect of many community, are selfless acts of heroism and voted member of the First Baptist Church of throughout his decades of service. His work truly merit our highest praise. I ask my col- Elberton and has served the congregation in ethic, dedication and professionalism have leagues to join me in applauding this group of many leadership positions over the years. made a lasting impact on many, especially remarkable citizens. On behalf of the people of Northeast Geor- those who have had the privilege of working f gia, please join me in thanking Mr. Gaines for with him. his service and celebrating 100 years of a life Madam Speaker, I commend Alan D. Mon- PERSONAL EXPLANATION well lived. roe for his work in the real estate industry that has produced great lasting results for the Rio HON. BRIAN HIGGINS f Grande Valley, South Texas, and beyond. OF NEW YORK PERSONAL EXPLANATION f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECOGNIZING THE 2019 FAIRFAX Tuesday, June 11, 2019 HON. A. DONALD McEACHIN COUNTY FIRE AND RESCUE DE- Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Madam Speak- OF VIRGINIA PARTMENT VALOR AWARD RE- er, on June 10, 2019, I was not present for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CIPIENTS recorded vote on roll call no. 242, roll call no. Tuesday, June 11, 2019 243 and roll call no. 244. Had I been present, HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY I would have voted YEA on motion to suspend Mr. MCEACHIN. Madam Speaker, I was un- OF VIRGINIA the rules and pass H.R. 542, H.R. 2539, and avoidably detained on June 10, 2019 during IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.R. 2590. roll call no. 242, on Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass H.R. 542, the Supporting Re- f Tuesday, June 11, 2019 search and Development for First Responders Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTH- Act. Had I been present, I would have voted today to recognize an outstanding group of DAY OF GEORGE ALBERT ‘‘yea.’’ I was also unavoidably detained during men and women In Northern Virginia. These GAINES, JR. roll call no. 243, on Motion to Suspend the individuals have demonstrated superior dedi- Rules and Pass H.R. 2539, the Strengthening cation to public safety and have been awarded HON. DOUG COLLINS Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act. the prestigious Valor Award by the Northern OF GEORGIA Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Virginia Chamber of Commerce. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I was unavoidably detained during roll call no. This is the 41st Annual Valor Awards spon- 244, on Motion to Suspend the Rules and sored by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Pass, as Amended, H.R. 2590, the DHS Over- Commerce. This event honors the remarkable Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Madam Speaker, seas Personnel Enhancement Act. Had I been heroism and bravery in the line of duty exem- I rise today to honor a life so rich in purpose present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’

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Madam Speaker, on June 5, ior member of the Homeland Security Com- Ms. Patricia Alexander 2019, Dr. Rod Schoonover, a Senior Analyst mittee, I rise in support of H.R. 2609, the LIFESAVING CERTIFICATE in the Bureau of Intelligence and Research of ‘‘DHS Acquisition Review Board Act of 2019.’’’ MDS Jerry Grady the U.S. Department of State, testified before This bill would establish the Acquisition Re- PFC Timothy Pillon the House Permanent Select Committee on view Board to— PFC Joseph Nicholson Intelligence. The hearing sought answers on 1. strengthen accountability and uniformity PFC Luiz Costa the very real dangers and national security within the Department acquisition review proc- PFC Mark Combs risks caused by climate change. The Adminis- ess; tration, however, continued its pattern of anti- PFC Elizabeth Tracy 2. review major acquisition programs; and science and climate denial behavior. Though PFC Omar Mercedes 3. review the use of best practices. Dr. Schoonover was allowed to give his in- PFC Connor Delgado The Acquisition Review Board also deter- valuable testimony, the Administration blocked mines whether best practices are incorporated PFC Cecil Richardson his testimony from being entered into the in proposed acquisition strategies and if the Ret. PFC Melissa Meler record. We must recognize that climate strategies are aligned with Department stra- Dep. Brendan Yunger change is a threat to our country’s economic tegic initiatives. Dep. Andrew Crossan well-being, public health, and national security. Last, the Acquisition Review Board over- Dep. Nichell Bailey-Holiday I include in the RECORD part of Schoonover’s sees the progression of major acquisition pro- Madam Speaker, I congratulate the 2019 summary, but urge my colleagues to read the grams, confirming that the proposed acquisi- Valor Award Recipients, and thank all of the full report here: https://games-cdn. tion has met key phases of the lifecycle frame- men and women who serve in the Fairfax washingtonpost.com/notes/prod/default/docu- work, and conducting systematic reviews of County Sheriff’s Office. Their efforts, made on ments/23db973-209c-44c2-ab0f- the acquisition to ensure the program is pro- behalf of the citizens of our community, are 1db57d157f51/note/7acf47a1-8ec4-4e76-a93e- gressing in compliance with approved docu- selfless acts of heroism and truly merit our 2d4dba26cb28.pdf#page=l mentation. highest praise. I ask my colleagues to join me UNCLASSIFIED I stand in support of fairness and trans- in applauding this group of remarkable citi- Chairman Schiff, Ranking Member Nunes, parency through the Acquisition Review zens. and distinguished members of the Com- Board. mittee, thank you for inviting me to speak Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join f with you today on the national security im- me in supporting H.R. 2609 to establish the plications of climate change. Acquisition Review Board as chaired by the HONORING DR. KAREN HAYNES ON As a U.S. intelligence officer in the Depart- Under Secretary for Management. HER RETIREMENT AS PRESI- ment of State Bureau of Intelligence and Re- f DENT OF CALIFORNIA STATE search it is my job to provide clear, objec- UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS tive, and independent analysis to policy- RECOGNIZING THE 2019 FAIRFAX makers to advance U.S. national security ob- COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE jectives. As a scientist in the intelligence VALOR AWARD RECIPIENTS HON. MIKE LEVIN community (IC), I blend insights derived OF CALIFORNIA from peer-reviewed journal articles and other scientific reports with information IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY gathered from daily intelligence reporting to OF VIRGINIA Tuesday, June 11, 2019 provide science-informed national security analysis. My understanding of this and other IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr LEVIN of California. Madam Speaker, I Tuesday, June 11, 2019 issues is deepened by the cadre of talented rise to honor Dr. Karen Haynes on the event and dedicated officers in the IC, many with Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise of her retirement as president of California technical expertise, who quietly serve U.S. today to recognize an outstanding group of State University San Marcos. interests. This Committee is already aware men and women in Northern Virginia. These Dr. Haynes has worked for over 30 years as that the IC does not advocate for any par- individuals have demonstrated superior dedi- an academic administrator. During her tenure ticular set of policies, including those that cation to public safety and have been awarded as president of California State University San address climate change. the prestigious Valor Award by the Northern Marcos (CSUSM), she was instrumental in the THE BOTTOM LINE Virginia Chamber of Commerce. growth and development of the school. She Fundamental characteristics of the global This is the 41st Annual Valor Awards spon- joined CSUSM fourteen years after the school climate are moving outside the bounds expe- opened its doors, with a student population of rienced in modern history and there is uncer- sored by the Northern Virginia Chamber of tainty on how some aspects of the climate Commerce. This event honors the remarkable merely 7,000. CSUSM is now home to over will evolve. Given the complex social and po- heroism and bravery in the line of duty exem- 17,000 students, Division II athletics, and a litical contexts in which a multitude of plified by our public safety officers. Our public satellite campus in Temecula. changes are occurring, however, we can ex- safety and law enforcement personnel put Since the beginning of her tenure, Dr. pect new and compounded stresses on people their lives on the line every day to keep our Haynes has worked to ensure that CSUSM and societies around the world, many with families and neighborhoods safe. This year’s serves a diverse student population. Around outcomes important for national security. ceremony will present 123 awards to recog- one third of CSU San Marcos students are Climate change will have wide-ranging im- plications for U.S. national security over the nize extraordinary actions above and beyond outside of the traditional college age range, next 20 years through global perturbations, the call of duty in a variety of categories in- and the school has the largest number of Na- increased risk of political instability, cluding the Lifesaving Certificate, the Certifi- tive American students per-capita in the CSU heightened tensions between countries for cate of Valor, and the Bronze and Silver system. Like Dr. Haynes herself, almost half of resources, a growing number of climate- Medal of Valor. the students are first-generation college stu- linked humanitarian crises, emergent Twenty-two members of the Fairfax County dents. geostrategic competitive domains, and ad- Sheriff’s Office are being honored this year for CSUSM would not be the school it is today verse effects on militaries. Increasingly their exceptional service. It is with great pride probable amalgamations of these security without the hard work and dedication of Dr. concerns are especially worrisome. Climate that I include in the RECORD the names of the Haynes. I thank Dr. Haynes for her fifteen change alone is unlikely to trigger state fail- following Valor Award Recipients: years of service to California State University ure in the next few decades but it will affect SILVER MEDAL OF VALOR San Marcos and congratulate her on her re- factors that that contribute to conflict, such PFC Daniel Boring tirement. as access to natural resources. People will

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increasingly decide to move because of dete- FRAMEWORK FOR ANALYSIS ability, particularly if the ramifications riorating conditions, both within nations The IC’s task with respect to climate could be highly impactful. The IC focuses on and into countries that are more prosperous. change is to inform policymakers of the security considerations outside the United Perhaps most importantly, the rapidity of myriad risks and uncertainties that may lie States, so we do not address the direct ef- concurrent and compounded changes to ahead, rather than trying to predict the fu- fects of climate change on the U.S.homeland. Earth’s systems, from human and natural ture. We have therefore examined a wide We expect, however, that many judgements causes, heightens the risk for unwelcome and range of climate change effects, including could nonetheless apply to the United possibly severe climate-linked surprises. those currently believed to have low prob- States.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:14 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11JN8.032 E11JNPT1 Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Daily Digest Senate Pamela A. Barker, of Ohio, to be United States Dis- Chamber Action trict Judge for the Northern District of Ohio. Routine Proceedings, pages S3299–S3328 Page S3312 Measures Introduced: Twenty-one bills and two A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. viding that at approximately 10 a.m., on Wednes- 1771–1791, and S. Res. 244–245. Pages S3319–20 day, June 12, 2019, Senate resume consideration of the nomination. Page S3328 Measures Reported: Report to accompany S. 1589, to authorize appro- Maze Nomination—Cloture: By 62 yeas to 34 nays priations for fiscal years 2018, 2019, and 2020 for (Vote No. EX. 151), Senate agreed to the motion to intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the close further debate on the nomination of Corey United States Government, the Community Manage- Landon Maze, of Alabama, to be United States Dis- ment Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency trict Judge for the Northern District of Alabama. Retirement and Disability System. (S. Rept. No. Page S3312 116–47) Smith Nomination—Cloture: By 77 yeas to 19 S. 1790, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year nays (Vote No. EX. 152), Senate agreed to the mo- 2020 for military activities of the Department of tion to close further debate on the nomination of Defense, for military construction, and for defense Rodney Smith, of Florida, to be United States Dis- activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe trict Judge for the Southern District of Florida. military personnel strengths for such fiscal year. (S. Pages S3312–13 Rept. No. 116–48) Pages S3318–19 Barber Nomination—Cloture: By 75 yeas to 21 Measures Passed: nays (Vote No. EX. 153), Senate agreed to the mo- Providing Accountability Through Transparency tion to close further debate on the nomination of Act: Senate passed S. 395, to require each agency, in Thomas P. Barber, of Florida, to be United States providing notice of a rule making, to include a link District Judge for the Middle District of Florida. to a 100-word plain language summary of the pro- Page S3313 posed rule. Page S3326 Boulee Nomination—Cloture: Senate resumed con- LEGION Act: Committee on the Judiciary was sideration of the nomination of Jean-Paul Boulee, of discharged from further consideration of S. 504, to Georgia, to be United States District Judge for the amend title 36, United States Code, to authorize Northern District of Georgia. Page S3314 The American Legion to determine the requirements During consideration of this nomination today, for membership in The American Legion, and the Senate also took the following action: bill was then passed, after agreeing to the following By 84 yeas to 12 nays (Vote No. EX. 154), Senate amendment proposed thereto: Pages S3326–27 agreed to the motion to close further debate on the McConnell (for Tillis/Sinema) Amendment No. nomination. Pages S3313–14 252, to expand eligibility for membership in The A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- American Legion and to prohibit discrimination viding that at 1:45 p.m., on Wednesday, June 12, with respect to staff positions. Page S3326 2019, Senate vote on confirmation of the nomina- tions of Pamela A. Barker, of Ohio, to be United Glioblastoma Awareness Day: Senate agreed to States District Judge for the Northern District of S. Res. 245, designating July 17, 2019, as ‘‘Glio- Ohio, Corey Landon Maze, of Alabama, to be United blastoma Awareness Day’’. Pages S3327–28 States District Judge for the Northern District of Barker Nomination—Cloture: By 89 yeas to 7 Alabama, Rodney Smith, of Florida, to be United nays (Vote No. EX. 150), Senate agreed to the mo- States District Judge for the Southern District of tion to close further debate on the nomination of Florida, Thomas P. Barber, of Florida, to be United D647

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States District Judge for the Middle District of Flor- the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Au- ida, and Jean-Paul Boulee, of Georgia, to be United thority, after the nominee testified and answered States District Judge for the Northern District of questions in his own behalf. Georgia, in the order listed. Page S3314 BUSINESS MEETING Nomination Confirmed: Senate confirmed the fol- lowing nomination: Committee on Finance: Committee ordered favorably By 89 yeas to 7 nays (Vote No. EX. 149), Sarah reported the nominations of Amy Karpel, of Wash- Daggett Morrison, of Ohio, to be United States Dis- ington, and Randolph J. Stayin, of Virginia, both to trict Judge for the Southern District of Ohio. be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission. Pages S3301–06, S3306–12, S3328 Messages from the House: Page S3315 CRISIS AT THE SOUTHWEST BORDER Measures Referred: Page S3315 Committee on the Judiciary: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the crisis at the southwest bor- Measures Placed on the Calendar: Page S3315 der, including S. 1494, to amend the William Wil- Executive Communications: Page S3316 berforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthoriza- Petitions and Memorials: Pages S3317–18 tion Act of 2008 to protect alien minors and to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to end Executive Reports of Committees: Page S3319 abuse of the asylum system and establish refugee ap- Additional Cosponsors: Pages S3320–22 plication and processing centers outside the United Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: States, after receiving testimony from Kevin Pages S3322–24 McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security. Additional Statements: Page S3315 PATENT ELIGIBILITY IN AMERICA Amendments Submitted: Pages S3325–26 Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Intellec- tual Property concluded a hearing to examine the Authorities for Committees to Meet: Page S3326 state of patent eligibility in America, after receiving Record Votes: Six record votes were taken today. testimony from Manny Schecter, International Busi- (Total—154) Page S3312–14 ness Machines Corporation, Armonk, New York; Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and ad- Laurie C. Self, Qualcomm, Inc., Kimberly journed at 6:12 p.m., until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Chotkowski, InterDigital, and Corey Salsberg, June 12, 2019. (For Senate’s program, see the re- Novartis, all of Washington, D.C.; Byron R. Holz, marks of the Majority Leader in today’s Record on Nokia, Snellville, Georgia; Sean Reilly, The Clearing page S3328.) House Payments Company LLC, Gonzalo Merino, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, and Nicolas Dupont, Committee Meetings Cyborg Inc., all of New York, New York; Laurie Hill, Genentech, Inc., and Sean George, Invitae Cor- (Committees not listed did not meet) poration, both of San Francisco, California; Peter O’Neill, Cleveland Clinic Innovations, Cleveland, DATA BROKERS Ohio; David Spetzler, Caris Life Sciences, Irving, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Texas; Michael Blankstein, Scientific Games, Las Committee concluded a hearing to examine data bro- Vegas, Nevada; Robert Deberardine, Johnson and kers and the impact on financial data privacy, credit, Johnson, New Brunswick, New Jersey; and John D. insurance, employment, and housing, including S. Vandenberg, Klarquist Sparkman, LLP, Sherwood, 592, to amend the Securities and Exchange Act of Oregon. 1934 to promote transparency in the oversight of cy- bersecurity risks at publicly traded companies, after BUSINESS MEETING receiving testimony from Alicia Puente Cackley, Di- Select Committee on Intelligence: Committee met in rector, Financial Markets and Community Invest- closed session to consider pending intelligence mat- ment, Government Accountability Office; and Pam ters. Dixon, World Privacy Forum, Portland, Oregon. Committee recessed subject to the call. NOMINATION INTELLIGENCE Committee on Environment and Public Works: Sub- Select Committee on Intelligence: Committee held closed committee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety con- hearings on intelligence matters, receiving testimony cluded a hearing to examine the nomination of Wil- from officials of the intelligence community. liam B. Kilbride, of Tennessee, to be a Member of Committee recessed subject to the call.

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THE UNITED STATES’ land Security for National Protection and Programs COUNTERNARCOTICS STRATEGY Directorate; Roger Noriega, American Enterprise In- United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics stitute, former Ambassador to the Organization of Control: Caucus concluded a hearing to examine the American States and Assistant Secretary of State for global narcotics epidemic and the United States’ Western Hemisphere Affairs; and Earl Wayne, The strategy to confront the rising epidemic, after receiv- Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, ing testimony from Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of former Ambassador to Mexico and Argentina, Dep- State; Rand Beers, former Assistant Secretary of uty Ambassador in Afghanistan, Assistant Secretary State, Bureau for International Narcotics and Law of State for Economic and Business Affairs, and Prin- Enforcement Affairs, and Under Secretary of Home- cipal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Europe. h House of Representatives Pursuant to the Rule, the amendment in the na- Chamber Action ture of a substitute recommended by the Committee Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 28 pub- on Rules now printed in the resolution shall be con- lic bills, H.R. 3190–3217; and 3 resolutions, H. sidered as adopted. Page H4411 Con. Res. 49; and H. Res. 435 and 437 were intro- H. Res. 431, the rule providing for consideration duced. Pages H4431–32 of the bill (H.R. 2740) and the resolution (H. Res. Additional Cosponsors: Pages H4433–34 430) was agreed to by a yea-and-nay vote of 227 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: yeas to 190 nays, Roll No. 246, after the previous H.R. 367, making appropriations for Coast Guard question was ordered by a yea-and-nay vote of 227 pay in the event an appropriations Act expires before yeas to 190 nays, Roll No. 245. Pages H4402–11 the enactment of a new appropriations Act, with an Suspension—Proceedings Resumed: The House amendment (H. Rept. 116–110, Part 1); and agreed to suspend the rules and pass the following H. Res. 436, providing for further consideration measure. Consideration began Monday, June 10th. of the bill (H.R. 2740) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Serv- DHS Acquisition Review Board Act of 2019: ices, and Education, and related agencies for the fis- H.R. 2609, to amend the Homeland Security Act of cal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other 2002 to establish the Acquisition Review Board in 2 purposes (H. Rept. 116–111). Page H4431 the Department of Homeland Security, by a ⁄3 yea- Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she and-nay vote of 419 yeas with none voting ‘‘nay’’, appointed Representative Veasey to act as Speaker Roll No. 248. Page H4423 pro tempore for today. Page H4393 Recess: The House recessed at 5:30 p.m. and recon- Recess: The House recessed at 10:50 a.m. and re- vened at 9:05 p.m. Page H4429 convened at 12 noon. Page H4399 Congressional-Executive Commission on the Peo- Guest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the ple’s Republic of China—Appointment: The Guest Chaplain, Rev. Jacob Isaac Pack, Beckley Chair announced the Speaker’s appointment of the United Pentecostal Church, Beckley, WV. following Member on the part of the House to the Page H4399 Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s Republic of China: Representative Hartzler. Journal: The House agreed to the Speaker’s approval Page H4430 of the Journal by voice vote. Page H4399, H4411 House Commission on Congressional Mailing Authorizing the Committee on the Judiciary to initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to Standards—Appointment: The Chair announced enforce certain subpoenas: The House agreed to the Speaker’s appointment of the following Members H. Res. 430, authorizing the Committee on the Ju- to the House Commission on Congressional Mailing diciary to initiate or intervene in judicial pro- Standards: Representatives Steil, Latta, and Walker. ceedings to enforce certain subpoenas, by a yea-and- Page H4430 nay vote of 229 yeas to 191 nays, Roll No. 247. Quorum Calls—Votes: Four yea-and-nay votes de- Pages H4411–23 veloped during the proceedings of today and appear

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on pages H4409–10, H4410–11, H4422–23, and ‘‘Critical Mission: Former Administrators Address H4423. There were no quorum calls. the Direction of the EPA’’. Testimony was heard Adjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and ad- from public witnesses. journed at 9:06 p.m. AN EXAMINATION OF STATE EFFORTS TO Committee Meetings OVERSEE THE $1.5 TRILLION STUDENT LOAN SERVICING MARKET THE STATE OF U.S. AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS IN INTERNATIONAL MARKETS Committee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing entitled Committee on Agriculture: Subcommittee on Livestock ‘‘An Examination of State Efforts to Oversee the and Foreign Agriculture held a hearing entitled $1.5 Trillion Student Loan Servicing Market’’. Testi- ‘‘The State of U.S. Agricultural Products in Inter- mony was heard from Joe Sanders, Student Loan national Markets’’. Testimony was heard from Ted Ombudsman and Supervising Attorney, Consumer McKinney, Under Secretary, Trade and Foreign Ag- Fraud Bureau, Illinois Attorney General’s Office; riculture, Department of Agriculture; and Gregg Nicholas Smyth, Assistant Director for Consumer Fi- Doud, Chief Agricultural Negotiator, Office of the nancial Protection, Senior Deputy Attorney General, U.S. Trade Representative. Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General; Arwen MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES Thoman, Director, Student Loan Assistance Unit, Committee on Appropriations: Full Committee held a and Investigations Supervisor, Massachusetts Attor- markup on the Report on the Further Revised Sub- ney General’s Office; and public witnesses. allocation of Budget Allocations for FY 2020; the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES Bill, FY 2020; and the Financial Services and Gen- Committee on Financial Services: Full Committee began eral Government Appropriations Bill, FY 2020. The a markup on H.R. 2162, the ‘‘Housing Financial Report on the Further Revised Suballocation of Literacy Act of 2019’’; H.R. 2513, the ‘‘Corporate Budget Allocations for FY 2020 was approved. The Transparency Act of 2019’’; H.R. 2763, the ‘‘Keep- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations ing Families Together Act of 2019’’; H.R. 3018, the Bill, FY 2020, and the Financial Services and Gen- ‘‘Ensuring Equal Access to Shelter Act of 2019’’; eral Government Appropriations Bill, FY 2020 were H.R. 3111, the ‘‘National Flood Insurance Program ordered reported, as amended. Administration Reform Act of 2019’’; H.R. 3141, THE COSTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE: RISKS the ‘‘FHA Loan Affordability Act of 2019’’; H.R. TO THE U.S. ECONOMY AND THE FEDERAL 3154, the ‘‘Homeownership for Dreamers Act’’; and BUDGET H.R. 3167, the ‘‘National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019’’. Committee on the Budget: Full Committee held a hear- ing entitled ‘‘The Costs of Climate Change: Risks to CRUSHING DISSENT: THE ONGOING CRISIS the U.S. Economy and the Federal Budget’’. Testi- mony was heard from J. Alfredo Go´mez, Director, IN NICARAGUA Natural Resources and Environment, Government Committee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on the Accountability Office; and public witnesses. Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, and Trade MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES held a hearing entitled ‘‘Crushing Dissent: The On- going Crisis in Nicaragua’’. Testimony was heard Committee on Education and Labor: Full Committee from public witnesses. held a markup on H.R. 1230, the ‘‘Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act’’; H.R. 1309, FEDERAL PROTECTIVE SERVICE: ENSURING the ‘‘Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care THE MISSION IS NOT LOST IN and Social Service Workers Act’’; and H.R. 397, the TRANSITION ‘‘Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act’’. H.R. 1230, H.R. 1309, and H.R. 397 were ordered Committee on Homeland Security: Subcommittee on reported, as amended. Oversight, Management, and Accountability held a hearing entitled ‘‘Federal Protective Service: Ensur- CRITICAL MISSION: FORMER ing the Mission Is Not Lost in Transition’’. Testi- ADMINISTRATORS ADDRESS THE mony was heard from L. Eric Patterson, Director, DIRECTION OF THE EPA Federal Protective Service; and Lori Rectanus, Direc- Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on tor, Physical Infrastructure Team, Government Ac- Oversight and Investigations held a hearing entitled countability Office.

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THE NEED TO REAUTHORIZE THE for the time specified in the report equally divided SEPTEMBER 11TH VICTIM COMPENSATION and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, FUND may be withdrawn by the proponent at any time be- Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on the Con- fore action thereon, shall not be subject to amend- stitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties held a ment except pro forma amendments described in sec- hearing entitled ‘‘The Need to Reauthorize the Sep- tion 4 of House Resolution 431, and shall not be tember 11th Victim Compensation Fund’’. Testi- subject to a demand for division of the question. mony was heard from Representatives King of New Each amendment printed in part B of the Rules York and Carolyn B. Maloney of New York; Rupa Committee report may be offered at any time during Bhattacharyya, Special Master, September 11th Vic- the consideration of the bill for amendment, may be tim Compensation Fund, Department of Justice; and offered only by a Member designated in the report, public witnesses. shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the ONLINE PLATFORMS AND MARKET time specified in the report equally divided and con- POWER, PART 1: THE FREE AND DIVERSE trolled by the proponent and an opponent, may be PRESS withdrawn by the proponent at any time before ac- Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Anti- tion thereon, shall not be subject to amendment ex- trust, Commercial, and Administrative Law held a cept amendments described in section 4 of House hearing entitled ‘‘Online Platforms and Market Resolution 431, and shall not be subject to a de- Power, Part 1: The Free and Diverse Press’’. Testi- mand for division of the question. The rule waives mony was heard from public witnesses. all points of order against further amendments print- ed in the Rules Committee report or against amend- BUILDING A 21ST CENTURY AMERICAN ments en bloc described in section 3 of the resolu- OFFSHORE WIND WORKFORCE tion. The rule provides that it shall be in order at Committee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on En- any time for the chair of the Committee on Appro- ergy and Mineral Resources held a hearing entitled priations or her designee to offer amendments en ‘‘Building a 21st Century American Offshore Wind bloc consisting of further amendments printed in the Workforce’’. Testimony was heard from Representa- Rules Committee report not earlier disposed of. tive Keating; and public witnesses. Amendments en bloc shall be considered as read, THE DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH shall be debatable for 20 minutes equally divided AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, and controlled by the chair and ranking minority AND RELATED AGENCIES member of the Committee on Appropriations, shall APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2020 not be subject to amendment except amendments Committee on Rules: Full Committee concluded a hear- described in section 4 of House Resolution 431, and ing on H.R. 2740, the Departments of Labor, shall not be subject to demand for division of the Health and Human Services, and Education, and Re- question. Finally, the rule provides one motion to re- lated Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020 [Labor, commit with or without instructions. Testimony was Health and Human Services, Education, Legislative heard from Representatives Barr, Burgess, Jackson Branch, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and En- Lee, Carter of Georgia, Rodney Davis of Illinois, ergy and Water Development Appropriations Act, Plaskett, Estes, Gallagher, Posey, Rooney of Florida, 2020]. The Committee granted, by record vote of Roy, Shimkus, Wilson of South Carolina, and Yoho. 8–4, a rule providing for further consideration of H.R. 2740, the ‘‘Labor, Health and Human Services, DISCOVERY ON THE FRONTIERS OF SPACE: Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and EXPLORING NASA’S SCIENCE MISSION Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2020’’. The rule provides no further general debate. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Sub- The rule provides that no further amendment to the committee on Space and Aeronautics held a hearing bill, as amended, shall be in order except those entitled ‘‘Discovery on the Frontiers of Space: Ex- printed in the Rules Committee report, amendments ploring NASA’s Science Mission’’. Testimony was en bloc described in section 3 of this resolution, and heard from Thomas H. Zurbuchen, Associate Ad- available pro forma amendments described in section ministrator, Science Mission Directorate, National 4 of House Resolution 431. Each amendment print- Aeronautics and Space Administration; and public ed in Part A of the Rules Committee report may be witnesses. offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the re- port, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable

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Subcommittee on Energy, hearing entitled ‘‘Oversight designate the facility of the United States Postal Service of FERC: Ensuring Its Actions Benefit Consumers and located at 200 Israel Road Southeast in Tumwater, Wash- the Environment’’, 10:30 a.m., 2322 Rayburn. ington, as the ‘‘Eva G. Hewitt Post Office’’; H.R. 1833, Committee on Financial Services, Full Committee, con- to designate the facility of the United States Postal Serv- tinue markup on H.R. 2162, the ‘‘Housing Financial Lit- ice located at 35 Tulip Avenue in Floral Park, New York, eracy Act of 2019’’; H.R. 2513, the ‘‘Corporate Trans- as the ‘‘Lieutenant Michael R. Davidson Post Office parency Act of 2019’’; H.R. 2763, the ‘‘Keeping Families Building’’; H.R. 1844, to designate the facility of the Together Act of 2019’’; H.R. 3018, the ‘‘Ensuring Equal United States Postal Service located at 66 Grove Court in Access to Shelter Act of 2019’’; H.R. 3111, the ‘‘Na- Elgin, Illinois, as the ‘‘Corporal Alex Martinez Memorial tional Flood Insurance Program Administration Reform Post Office Building’’; H.R. 2451, to designate the facil- Act of 2019’’; H.R. 3141, the ‘‘FHA Loan Affordability ity of the United States Postal Service located at 575 Act of 2019’’; H.R. 3154, the ‘‘Homeownership for Dexter Street in Central Falls, Rhode Island, as the ‘‘Eliz- Dreamers Act’’; and H.R. 3167, the ‘‘National Flood In- abeth Buffum Chace Post Office’’; H.R. 2325, to des- surance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019’’, 10 a.m., ignate the facility of the United States Postal Service lo- 2128 Rayburn. cated at 100 Calle Alondra in San Juan, Puerto Rico, as Committee on Foreign Affairs, Full Committee, hearing the ‘‘65th Infantry Regiment Post Office Building’’; H.R. entitled ‘‘What Emergency?: Arms Sales and the Admin- 3144, to designate the facility of the United States Postal istration’s Dubious End-Run around Congress’’, 10 a.m., Service located at 8520 Michigan Avenue in Whittier, 2172 Rayburn. California, as the ‘‘Jose Ramos Post Office Building’’; and Committee on Homeland Security, Full Committee, hearing H.R. 3152, to designate the facility of the United States entitled ‘‘Assessing FEMA’s Readiness for Future Disas- Postal Service located at 456 North Meridian Street in ters’’, 10 a.m., 310 Cannon. Indianapolis, Indiana, as the ‘‘Richard G. Lugar Post Of- Committee on the Judiciary, Full Committee, markup on fice’’, 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. H.R. 1327, the ‘‘Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Full Com- Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensa- mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Combating Sexual Harassment tion Fund Act’’; H.R. 35, the ‘‘Emmett Till Antilynching in Science’’, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. Act’’; H.R. 677, the ‘‘21st Century President Act’’; H.R. Committee on Small Business, Full Committee, hearing 1569, to amend title 28, United States Code, to add entitled ‘‘The Doctor is Out. Rising Student Loan Debt Flagstaff and Yuma to the list of locations in which court and the Decline of the Small Medical Practice’’, 11:30 shall be held in the judicial district for the State of Ari- a.m., 2360 Rayburn. zona; H.R. 2368, the ‘‘Supporting and Treating Officers Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Sub- In Crisis Act of 2019’’; and H.R. 1986, the ‘‘Effective committee on Highways and Transit, hearing entitled Prosecution of Possession of Biological Toxins and Agents ‘‘Under Pressure: The State of Trucking in America’’, 10 Act of 2019’’, 10 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. a.m., 2167 Rayburn. Committee on Oversight and Reform, Full Committee, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Subcommittee on Tech- markup on a resolution recommending that the House of nology Modernization, hearing entitled ‘‘Implementation Representatives find the Attorney General and the Sec- of Electronic Health Record Systems at the Department retary of Commerce in contempt of Congress for their re- of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense fusal to comply with duly authorized subpoenas relating (DoD)’’, 10:15 a.m., HVC–210. to the 2020 Census; H.R. 391, the ‘‘White House Ethics Committee on Ways and Means, Full Committee, hearing Transparency Act of 2019’’; H.R. 2003, the ‘‘Ensuring entitled ‘‘Pathways to Universal Health Coverage’’, 10 FEHBP Coverage During Shutdowns Act’’; H.R. 2004, a.m., 1100 Longworth. the ‘‘Ensuring FEDVIP and FLTCIP Coverage During Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Full Com- Shutdowns Act’’; H.R. 2530, the ‘‘Interim Stay Authority mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Lessons from the Mueller Re- To Protect Whistleblowers Act’’; H.R. 1668, the ‘‘Inter- port: Counterintelligence Implications of Volume 1’’, 9 net of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019’’; a.m., 210 Cannon. H.R. 2978, the ‘‘National Historical Publications and Records Commission Reauthorization Act of 2019’’; H.R. Joint Meetings 1250, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: to hold Service located at 11158 Highway 146 North in Hardin, hearings to examine Russia’s counterproductive counter- Texas, as the ‘‘Lucas Lowe Post Office’’; H.R. 1526, to terrorism, 10:30 a.m., 2255, Rayburn Building.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 12 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 12

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Wednesday: Senate will resume consider- Program for Wednesday: Consideration of H.R. ation of the nomination of Pamela A. Barker, of Ohio, 2740—Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, to be United States District Judge for the Northern Dis- Legislative Branch, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, trict of Ohio. and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, At 1:45 p.m., Senate vote on confirmation of the 2020. nominations of Pamela A. Barker, of Ohio, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio, Corey Landon Maze, of Alabama, to be United States Dis- trict Judge for the Northern District of Alabama, Rodney Smith, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida, Thomas P. Barber, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida, and Jean-Paul Boulee, of Georgia, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia. Following which, Senate will vote on the mo- tion to invoke cloture on the nomination of David Stilwell, of Hawaii, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (East Asian and Pacific Affairs).

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Grijalva, Rau´ l M., Ariz., E745 Napolitano, Grace F., Calif., E740, E741 Higgins, Brian, N.Y., E749 Panetta, Jimmy, Calif., E745 Beyer, Donald S., Jr., Va., E739 Hill, Katie, Calif., E745 Pingree, Chellie, Me., E750 Bost, Mike, Ill., E741 Jackson Lee, Sheila, Tex., E740, E742, E746, E747, Schiff, Adam B., Calif., E739 Collins, Doug, Ga., E749 E748, E750 Swalwell, Eric, Calif., E742 Connolly, Gerald E., Va., E741, E742, E742, E743, E743, Johnson, Eddie Bernice, Tex., E748 Taylor, Van, Tex., E747 E744, E746, E747, E749, E750 Kaptur, Marcy, Ohio, E748 Thompson, Bennie G., Miss., E746 Correa, J. Luis, Calif., E744 Kelly, Trent, Miss., E739 Tipton, Scott R., Colo., E741 DeGette, Diana, Colo., E739 Kuster, Ann M., N.H., E747 Tlaib, Rashida, Mich., E745 Garamendi, John, Calif., E743 Levin, Mike, Calif., E750 Wilson, Joe, S.C., E744 Gonzalez, Vicente, Tex., E743, E748 McEachin, A. Donald, Va., E749 Gosar, Paul, Ariz., E740 Moolenaar, John R., Mich., E746

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