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Vol. 167 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 2021 No. 108 House of Representatives The House met at noon and was have expected from the beginning: The transparency, and we must seek jus- called to order by the Speaker pro tem- Chinese Communist Party inten- tice. We need to get to the bottom of pore (Mr. MCGOVERN). tionally covered up the COVID–19 out- this question and allow the truth to f break, squandering valuable time, cre- come to light. ating dangerous misinformation, and, Thanks to American ingenuity, resil- DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO ultimately, costing lives. ience, and perseverance, our Nation has TEMPORE Over a year ago, the China Task embarked on the long path to recovery. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Force began raising real questions However, while new virus cases are on fore the House the following commu- about the origin of the virus. At that the decline, the pandemic isn’t over. nication from the Speaker: time, the mainstream media and others For the families of more than 600,000 WASHINGTON, DC, dismissed our concerns. Despite their Americans who have died from COVID– June 22, 2021. objections, we continued in our efforts 19, grief still lingers. I hereby appoint the Honorable JAMES P. to expose this coverup. For the thousands of Americans MCGOVERN to act as Speaker pro tempore on Now, after lives and livelihoods have struggling with post-COVID syndrome, this day. been destroyed, President Biden and the virus remains a central part of NANCY PELOSI. the Democrats finally are asking ques- their lives each and every day. Speaker of the House of Representatives. tions about this virus. They finally are For small business leaders struggling f waking up to reality. to keep their doors open amid the cur- MORNING-HOUR DEBATE Not only did this pandemic start in rent workforce shortage, there is still a China, but the World Health Organiza- crisis. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tion acted as a willing pawn of the Chi- Holding China accountable for the ant to the order of the House of Janu- nese Government to cover up this virus pandemic is still very relevant. We ary 4, 2021, the Chair will now recog- and hide it from the world. cannot drag our feet. We cannot just nize Members from lists submitted by After taking office, one of President move on. the majority and minority leaders for Biden’s first actions was rejoining the This is the time for Congress to get morning-hour debate. World Health Organization at taxpayer serious about our oversight responsibil- The Chair will alternate recognition expense, without requiring a single re- ities and fully investigate the origin of between the parties, with time equally form to its corrupt culture. the COVID–19 pandemic. allocated between the parties and each Time and time again, President Today, I urge Speaker PELOSI and Member other than the majority and Biden has failed to hold the Chinese House Democrats to join with Repub- minority leaders and the minority Communist Party accountable. Now, licans in exposing this regime’s blame whip limited to 5 minutes, but in no this Congress must act. in the pandemic and demanding an- event shall debate continue beyond 1:50 Last year, the China Task Force de- swers from the Chinese Communist p.m. veloped more than 400 commonsense Party. f solutions to counter the Chinese Com- We must ensure that this hostile re- munist Party’s threat to our health, gime never again is allowed to unleash HOLDING CHINA ACCOUNTABLE our economy, and our way of life. We a virus onto our shores. As we have The SPEAKER pro tempore. The could start by implementing these leg- seen, lives and livelihoods are on the Chair recognizes the gentleman from islative solutions and restoring Amer- line. Pennsylvania (Mr. JOYCE) for 5 min- ica’s leadership in 21st century innova- f utes. tion. Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. As a Congress, we also should build SCIENCE IS NOT A PARTISAN Speaker, more than a year into the upon the China Task Force’s investiga- ISSUE COVID–19 pandemic, I rise once again tion into the COVID–19 pandemic ori- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The to bring attention to the Chinese Com- gin, including whether the virus was Chair recognizes the gentleman from munist Party’s role in this public engineered at the Wuhan lab. Texas (Mr. NEHLS) for 5 minutes. health and economic crisis and to call Why delay? How many more Ameri- Mr. NEHLS. Mr. Speaker, more than for a full congressional investigation cans will need to be infected before we 600,000 Americans have reportedly died into the origin of the virus. say ‘‘enough’’? from COVID–19; grandfathers, grand- Day after day, we learn more facts As my friend, Leader KEVIN MCCAR- mothers, fathers, mothers, brothers, and evidence that confirm what we THY has outlined, we need to demand sisters, sons, and daughters. The true

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:13 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JN7.000 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H2936 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 22, 2021 toll of this disease will never be fully malfeasance, only to be blocked by they slowly and methodically take understood; not only the loss of life, Democrats. This has not shaken our re- over Afghanistan, are hunting these but the loss of the means to provide for solve. We will continue to do the peo- brave individuals down who stood with one’s family for those who survived, ple’s business in the people’s House. us against extremism. the mental anguish over the loss of a Holding China accountable requires We need to ask ourselves, as Ameri- loved one, and the fear and uncertainty transparency and justice. We need to cans, what message are we sending in of the future. declassify intelligence surrounding the terms of keeping our promises, not It is unfortunate that, despite all origins of COVID–19. The American only with the Afghans, but again, this suffering, COVID–19 has devolved people have a right to know. around the world? The bottom line is, into a partisan issue, each side bick- We need to evaluate and defund any we need to get them out. We have a ering as to who is to blame. Despite investments in gain of function re- moral obligation to get them out. that, science is not a partisan issue. search with the CCP or China. We need This is not just a moral obligation, The facts are this disease killed hun- to reform the World Health Organiza- but it is a national security obligation. dreds of thousands of Americans. It is tion by advocating for new leadership The State Department has a 14-step one of the deadliest diseases to ever hit and transparency. And we need to pur- process that takes over a year to do America. And, for good reason, many sue visa and economic sanctions on the appropriate vetting and to assign Americans want to know how it hap- members of the CCP and any others re- these visas. We don’t have time for pened to ensure it never happens again. sponsible for the COVID–19 coverup. that anymore with U.S. forces with- That should be a bipartisan pursuit. We need to send a loud and clear mes- drawing within weeks. But, unfortunately, my colleagues sage to the globe that America will The Defense Department is ready to across the aisle, led by Speaker PELOSI, hold those responsible for the COVID– do an evacuation right now. The Gov- have stonewalled our attempts to in- 19 coverup accountable. We must leave ernor of Guam has said he is ready to vestigate the origins of COVID–19, and no doubt that if you lie to America and accept these people, as they have done they have done so even in the face of cause death of her people, there will be with our partners in South Vietnam, as mounting evidence and unanswered hell to pay. they did with the South Koreans, as questions. f they have done with Cubans. We can There have been so many theories SUPPORTING THE SPECIAL process them in a safe third country circulating as to how COVID–19 origi- IMMIGRANT VISA PROGRAM and then bring those individuals home. nated. Some in the scientific commu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The Defense Department says they nity say it was of natural origins, some Chair recognizes the gentleman from are ready; Guam says they are ready. say it was of manmade origins. Florida (Mr. WALTZ) for 5 minutes. Everyone is waiting on the green light Can we expect the American people Mr. WALTZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise from the White House. to educate themselves on virology and today to talk about our local allies in Where is that green light, Mr. Speak- the origins of COVID–19? No. What we Afghanistan, those that are trying to er? Where is it? Will President Biden can expect is they demand Congress do come to the United States through the stand up and stand with those and do its job, investigate, and get to the bot- Special Immigrant Visa program. the right thing for those that fought tom of exactly where this virus came Beside me here is one of the brave Af- with us? from and how it was so devastating to ghan interpreters who stood alongside And I have to be candid, he hasn’t al- America. my Special Forces unit, my fellow ways done so. He didn’t support the What we know, based on evidence and Green Berets, in Afghanistan during evacuation of our South Vietnamese research, is that this virus didn’t have one of my tours. He volunteered for allies when he was a Senator. I pray to be as deadly as it was. Attempts by that duty. He stood with us in combat. and hope he will correct that past sin the Chinese Communist Party to cover He faced extremism head-on. and stand with those who stood with us up and deceive delayed global readiness And when these brave Afghans stand against extremism. in preparing for the devastation of up, Mr. Speaker, to stand with us, to I mentioned this is a national secu- COVID–19. stand with our soldiers, as a critical rity issue as well. The Chairman of the A 2020 report by the University of asset that enables us to deal with the Joint Chiefs, Mr. Speaker, just testi- Southampton found if interventions in populous and communicate with the fied that he believes there is a decent China would have been conducted 1 populous that we are trying to protect, likelihood, a medium probability, that week earlier, cases could have been re- but also fight alongside our Afghan seal-Qaida will come roaring back in the duced by 66 percent; 2 weeks earlier, curity forces partners, we could not do wake of our withdrawal. So we must cases could have been reduced by 86 what we have done in the last 20 years also ask ourselves, when our soldiers percent; and if interventions by China in Afghanistan and around the world in have to go back into Afghanistan, who had been conducted 3 weeks earlier, places like Yemen, Syria, Iraq, and in are they going to have to fight along- cases could have been reduced by 95 places like Africa, without these brave side? Will they have anyone left that percent. individuals who not only put their lives will not have been hunted down like Mounting evidence continues to indi- on the line but put their families’ lives Spartacus was? cate the CCP intentionally hid infor- on the line to stand with us against ex- b 1215 mation and lied about what it knew tremism. about the virus. Additionally, World We called him Spartacus. We didn’t Finally, this isn’t just an interpreter Health Organization Director-General use his real name, because if the issue. Twenty-five percent of the Af- Tedros Adhanom knowingly and will- Taliban found out that he was with us, ghan Parliament is set aside for fully downplayed or outright denied they would not only track him down, women. These women are also being the Chinese Communist Party’s neg- they would track his entire family hunted, abused, forced to stay home, ligence, and, instead, chose to cower down. not go into their elected office. Some rather than stand up for the inter- Well, unfortunately, after our rede- have had acid thrown on their face. national community. ployment, Mr. Speaker, the very thing Some are even executed themselves. I am as angry as any American over that he needed to get a visa to the Civil society leaders, journalists, all the avoidable loss of life, loss of liveli- United States, the identification paper- those who have spoken out against the hood, and loss of future due to the work that he had fought with the atrocities that we have seen, that we CCP’s COVID–19 coverup. We must get United States, that he had fought with have fought against are also being tar- to the bottom of how it started and America, was found on him in a geted. how they deceived the rest of the globe, Taliban checkpoint. He was taken back We have an obligation, as an Amer- and that is exactly what Republicans to his home village and beheaded, ican people, as a military, to support have been working toward. along with his brothers and cousins in those who have stood with us. House Republicans have introduced his family. Mr. Speaker, should we not, time is numerous measures to hold the Chinese This story of Spartacus is happening running out. The world is watching, Communist Party accountable for their right now, as we speak. The Taliban, as and when that last American soldier

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Over 8 million jobs are available, declares the House in recess until 2 Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to even as the government pays people p.m. today. congratulate Terry Hamby of Trigg not to work. This is creating a dra- Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 21 County, Kentucky, for receiving the matic workforce shortage and forcing minutes p.m.), the House stood in re- Distinguished Public Service Award for our job creators to compete with the cess. his outstanding leadership as chairman heavy hand of government. In fact, our f of the World War I Centennial Commis- labor participation rate sits at just 61 b 1400 sion. Under Terry’s leadership the com- percent, the lowest total this century mission completed the construction of when you exclude the opening months AFTER RECESS the United States National World War of the pandemic. The recess having expired, the House I Memorial here in Washington, D.C. And the massive spending rammed was called to order by the Speaker at 2 There is no one who better under- through by President Biden and Speak- p.m. stands the sacrifices of our service- er PELOSI is only hurting us. Inflation f members than Terry. He served for 26 is surging, affecting the price of every- years in our Nation’s military, first in day items Americans buy, like milk PRAYER the Naval Air Wing during the Vietnam and gasoline. The Chaplain, the Reverend Margaret war before joining the U.S. Army Re- This $2 trillion in new spending came Grun Kibben, offered the following serve. despite an economy that was reopening prayer: After his retirement, Terry contin- and on the mend, and it made Ameri- God, our creator, redeemer, and ued to honor and serve our Nation’s cans less likely to work and the gov- friend, we offer to You all that we have military, and was appointed to the ernment more likely to waste hard- and all that we are this day: Our cares World War I Centennial Commission, earned tax dollars. and concerns, our annoyances and ag- and elected chairman in 2017. In just But for our Democrat friends, this gravations, our fears and frustrations, four years under his leadership, the wasteful spending knows no bounds. our tempers and our entanglements, as United States National World War I President Biden has proposed an out- well as our hopes and happiness, our Memorial was completed and opened to rageous $6 trillion Federal budget that competence and self-confidence, our the public. is a slap in the face to every American strength and our service. I am privileged to represent Terry in taxpayer. We ask that You would recreate our Congress, and I appreciate all he does Instead of focusing on a responsible spirits that we would have what we to recognize our Nation’s military. I infrastructure bill that repairs our need to face the vagaries of life with join Terry’s family, friends, and all of roads and bridges and puts people to renewed purpose and emboldened faith; those impacted by his life of service in work, we see a focus by this body on that You would redeem our lives and congratulating him on this enormous ramming through the Green New Deal the circumstances we face, that from contribution to our Nation. and more wasteful spending. our anxiety and uncertainty would CONGRATULATING VERNON ANDERSON As leaders, we must change course to emerge courage and wisdom; and that Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise create a stronger recovery. As our You would remind us of the joys of today to congratulate Mr. Vernon An- economy reopens, we must respect tax- daily life, the blessings of home and derson of Calloway County on his in- payers, support small businesses, and the warmth of friendship, that through duction into the Kentucky empower Americans to prosper through them we would find the gift of Your Trapshooters League Hall of Fame. the dignity of work. abiding presence upholding us in the ef- Vernon has qualified 10 times for the HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF PRIVATE fort of our labors and the living of our Kentucky State trapshooters team and FIRST CLASS ERNEST ROBERTSON days. has been a member of the Kentucky Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise In the redemption of Your name we Trapshooters League’s board of direc- today to honor Private First Class Er- pray. tors for the past 12 years. He humbly nest Robertson of Russell County, Ken- Amen. describes himself as a consistently tucky, who served and paid the ulti- f good trap shooter, but anyone who can mate sacrifice in the Korean war. Er- THE JOURNAL hit 99 out of 100 moving targets at var- nest was killed in action at 24 years ious distances is nothing less than a old, but his remains have never been The SPEAKER. Pursuant to section great shot. recovered. 11(a) of House Resolution 188, the Jour- Vernon has always paved the way for After basic training at Fort Knox, nal of the last day’s proceedings is ap- younger generations to participate in Ernest was assigned to the U.S. Army’s proved. trap shooting. In 2015, his activism led Far East Command, M Company, 19th f trap shooting to become an official Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Divi- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE high school sport in Kentucky. He then sion. On April 23, 1951, he suffered a The SPEAKER. Will the gentle- became Calloway County High School’s terrible injury and was captured by woman from New York (Ms. TENNEY) coach, where he has passed on his North Korean forces. On May 6, one day come forward and lead the House in the knowledge and passion for the sport to after his 24th birthday, Ernest was Pledge of Allegiance. students. killed in action. Ms. TENNEY led the Pledge of Alle- Once again, I would like to congratu- The service and sacrifice of our giance as follows: late my friend Vernon on this great troops must never be forgotten, even honor and thank him for his continued I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the long after they have perished. It is United States of America, and to the Repub- service to the students of Calloway truly a tragedy that some brave sol- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, County, Kentucky. diers have not yet made it home after indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ECONOMIC ISSUES AND RISING INFLATION their horrible death. We must appre- f Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ciate their sacrifice and remember the discuss the current state of our econ- cost of freedoms we enjoy here in the ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER omy. United States. The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- With ill-advised lockdowns finally I join with all the First District of tain up to 15 requests for 1-minute ending, our economy should be firing Kentucky in thanking Private First speeches on each side of the aisle.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:13 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K22JN7.005 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H2938 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 22, 2021 CHILD TAX CREDIT MONTHLY minute and to revise and extend her re- Ozzie has spent his entire life giving PAYMENTS marks.) back to our country and the residents (Ms. SCHAKOWSKY asked and was Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise of New York City, and I am happy to given permission to address the House today to honor the important contribu- see him finally get the recognition he for 1 minute.) tions of amateur radio operators in Ar- deserves. Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, izona and across the Nation. f it is an honor to be with you today and Throughout our Nation’s history, amateur radio has served an important ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER to tell everyone how excited I am that PRO TEMPORE on July 15 checks are going to be arriv- purpose. From providing a means of ing at the homes of families with chil- communication in times of crisis, to The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. dren who have been struggling for a assisting emergency operators in nat- HIMES). Pursuant to clause 8 of rule year and a half, and many have really ural disasters, amateur radio operators XX, the Chair will postpone further come to the brink because of the pan- are an important part of the commu- proceedings today on motions to sus- demic that we are facing. nities across our country. pend the rules on which the yeas and This is the child tax credit that is ac- Arizona is home to at least 23,000 nays are ordered. tually going to reduce child poverty by amateur radio operators and hundreds The House will resume proceedings half in the United States of America. It of amateur radio groups and clubs. on postponed questions at a later time. was part of the American Rescue Plan, This week, the American Radio Relay f League will host their annual field day, which we passed in January, and now it ENHANCING STATE ENERGY SECU- is going to come to help people in the where thousands of amateur radio groups across the country will prepare RITY PLANNING AND EMER- form of a check. These payments pro- GENCY PREPAREDNESS ACT OF vide poor, working- and middle-class for future crises. Since 1933, amateur radio operators 2021 families with meaningful tax relief. have practiced the rapid and effective Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I move In my district, over 70 percent of deployment of radio communications to suspend the rules and pass the bill children will benefit from the expanded equipment through these field day (H.R. 1374) to amend the Energy Policy credit; over 100,000 families in total. events. and Conservation Act to provide Fed- This is the result of our work to make I am honored to recognize the impor- eral financial assistance to States to sure that families are no longer suf- tant contributions of amateur radio op- implement, review, and revise State fering because of the pandemic. erators, and I wish them a safe and ef- energy security plans, and for other f fective field day this weekend. purposes. HONORING GUY DANELLA ON HIS f The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows: RETIREMENT RECOGNIZING OZZIE FLETCHER (Ms. TENNEY asked and was given H.R. 1374 (Ms. MALLIOTAKIS asked and was Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- permission to address the House for 1 given permission to address the House minute and to revise and extend her re- resentatives of the United States of America in for 1 minute.) Congress assembled, marks.) Ms. MALLIOTAKIS. Mr. Speaker, Ms. TENNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. today I rise to tell the story of Ozzie This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Enhancing today to honor New York Mills Police Fletcher. State Energy Security Planning and Emer- Officer Guy Danella, who retired from Seventy-seven years ago, on D-day, gency Preparedness Act of 2021’’. law enforcement after 23 years this June 6, 1944, 22-year-old Osceola SEC. 2. STATE ENERGY SECURITY PLANS. past month. ‘‘Ozzie’’ Fletcher was working as an (a) IN GENERAL.—Part D of title III of the Guy, a native of my hometown of Army crane operator on Omaha Beach Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 New Hartford, began his service in law when he was hit by a German missile, U.S.C. 6321 et seq.) is amended by adding at enforcement in 1998, with the Oneida leaving him with serious wounds on his the end the following: County Sheriff’s Department as a cor- leg and head. ‘‘SEC. 367. STATE ENERGY SECURITY PLANS. rections deputy. During that time, Guy Despite the injuries he sustained that ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Federal financial assist- realized he wanted to continue his ca- day, Ozzie was overlooked, in fact, de- ance made available to a State under this part may be used for the implementation, re- reer as a police officer and became a nied a Purple Heart simply because of deputy sheriff with the road patrol in view, and revision of a State energy security the color of his skin. At the time, our plan that assesses the State’s existing cir- 2000, where he spent 2 years on the DWI forces were segregated, where Black cumstances and proposes methods to patrol. soldiers could not serve alongside strengthen the ability of the State, in con- In 2004, Guy began his career with the White soldiers. sultation with owners and operators of en- New York Mills Police Department, The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of ergy infrastructure in such State, to— where he would serve for the next 17 Staff learned of Ozzie’s story, sending ‘‘(1) secure the energy infrastructure of the years. During his service with New the Army on a 2-month-long fact-find- State against all physical and cybersecurity threats; York Mills, Guy became a field training mission. ing officer, helping to mentor new offi- ‘‘(2) mitigate the risk of energy supply dis- This weekend I was honored to at- ruptions to the State and enhance the re- cers, and was honored with a number of tend the ceremony at Fort Hamilton sponse to, and recovery from, energy disrup- service awards, including the Meri- Army Base in my district in Brooklyn, tions; and torious Service Award, Exceptional New York, when an historic wrong was ‘‘(3) ensure the State has a reliable, secure, Service Award, and the Patriot Award. corrected and Ozzie was finally award- and resilient energy infrastructure. It was an honor to meet with Guy ed the Purple Heart he earned more ‘‘(b) CONTENTS OF PLAN.—A State energy and his amazing daughter, Alex. I hope than seven decades ago, as the Nation security plan described in subsection (a) shall— she fulfills her dream to go to law observed Juneteenth. This recognition school someday. ‘‘(1) address all fuels, including petroleum of Ozzie’s service was long overdue. products, other liquid fuels, coal, electricity, Guy, we thank you for your many I have great and profound apprecia- and natural gas, as well as regulated and un- years of service to our wonderful com- tion for his service during World War II regulated energy providers; munity and for helping to train our and his acts of bravery on that fateful ‘‘(2) provide a State energy profile, includ- next generation of heroes. Our commu- day that changed the course of our ing an assessment of energy production, dis- nity is truly grateful. world’s history. tribution, and end-use; ‘‘(3) address potential hazards to each en- f After the war, Ozzie served as a sergeant with the NYPD, a community re- ergy sector or system, including physical threats and cybersecurity threats and AMATEUR RADIO SERVES AN lations officer in the Brooklyn District IMPORTANT PURPOSE vulnerabilities; Attorney’s Office, and later retired to ‘‘(4) provide a risk assessment of energy in- (Mrs. LESKO asked and was given become a social studies teacher in New frastructure and cross-sector interdepend- permission to address the House for 1 York City public schools. encies;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:13 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K22JN7.008 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE June 22, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2939 ‘‘(5) provide a risk mitigation approach to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there there is an ongoing urgency for State enhance reliability and end-use resilience; objection to the request of the gen- energy planning and action. and tleman from New Jersey? The electricity crises in Texas and ‘‘(6) address multi-State, Indian Tribe, and There was no objection. surrounding States this past winter regional coordination planning and response, Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I yield and to the extent practicable, encourage mu- provides a vivid example for State re- tual assistance in cyber and physical re- myself such time as I may consume. sponses to energy emergencies; and, of sponse plans. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong course, the Colonial Pipeline incident ‘‘(c) COORDINATION.—In implementing a support of H.R. 1374, the Enhancing last month had State energy officials State energy security plan under this sec- State Energy Security Planning and working with Federal authorities to tion, the energy office of the State shall, to Emergency Preparedness Act of 2021. make sure people had fuel when they the extent practicable, coordinate with— This is a bipartisan bill introduced needed it. ‘‘(1) the public utility or service commis- by my colleagues on the Energy and sion of the State; b 1415 Commerce Committee. I thank the ‘‘(2) energy providers from the private sec- This legislation provides States with tor; and bill’s sponsors, Energy Subcommittee ‘‘(3) other entities responsible for main- Chairman BOBBY RUSH and Sub- the flexibility they need to address taining fuel or electric reliability. committee Ranking Member FRED local energy challenges. ‘‘(d) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.—A State is not UPTON for their work and leadership on It also ensures that State energy se- eligible to receive Federal financial assist- this legislation. curity planning efforts address fuel ance under this part, for any purpose, for a This is an urgent and necessary bi- supply issues, assess State energy pro- fiscal year unless the Governor of such State partisan bill. In the wake of the Colo- files, address potential hazards to each submits to the Secretary, with respect to energy sector, mitigate risk to enhance such fiscal year— nial Pipeline cyberattack and other re- ‘‘(1) a State energy security plan described cent cyber threats to our infrastruc- reliability, and incorporate regional in subsection (a) that meets the require- ture, we are reminded of the con- planning efforts. ments of subsection (b); or sequences of physical and cyber at- H.R. 1374 also helps States protect ‘‘(2) after an annual review of the State en- tacks. fuel and electric infrastructure from ergy security plan by the Governor— H.R. 1374 provides Federal guidance physical and cybersecurity threats and ‘‘(A) any necessary revisions to such plan; and resources to the States that are vulnerabilities. It makes sure we are or most vulnerable to critical energy in- thinking ahead, not just about an ac- ‘‘(B) a certification that no revisions to tual threat, but how our energy and such plan are necessary. frastructure threats. The State Energy ‘‘(e) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—Upon request Program is a popular, bipartisan pro- electric systems might be vulnerable in of the Governor of a State, the Secretary gram designed to support State energy a broader sense. may provide information and technical as- offices. Funding for the State Energy The bill also encourages mutual assistance, and other assistance, in the devel- Program is used for several energy ini- sistance, an essential part of respond- opment, implementation, or revision of a tiatives, including developing energy ing and restoring in the event of an en- State energy security plan. security plans to help prevent disasters ergy emergency. ‘‘(f) SUNSET.—This section shall expire on Prioritizing and elevating energy se- October 31, 2026.’’. from happening and to mitigate and re- (b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— cover from any damage that does curity planning and emergency pre- Section 365(f) of the Energy Policy and Con- occur. paredness is an important step in the servation Act (42 U.S.C. 6325(f)) is amended— This bill will help allocate additional face of increased threats, vulnerabili- (1) by striking ‘‘$125,000,000’’ and inserting resources to further develop and en- ties, and interdependencies of energy ‘‘$90,000,000’’; and hance State energy security plans. The infrastructure and end-use systems. (2) by striking ‘‘2007 through 2012’’ and in- funding provided in this bill will facili- Protecting energy security requires serting ‘‘2022 through 2026’’. defense in depth, which means a strong (c) TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMEND- tate the implementation, review, and MENTS.— revision of State energy security plans energy sector, strong State capabili- (1) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Section 363 while also laying out the criteria for ties, and ensuring sector agencies like of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act the contents of those plans. the Department of Energy have the (42 U.S.C. 6323) is amended— Mr. Speaker, recent events like the tools they need to respond to energy (A) by redesignating subsection (f) as sub- Colonial Pipeline cyberattack have emergencies. This ensures we can help section (e); and highlighted the importance of invest- people in energy emergencies, whether (B) by striking subsection (e). ing in the physical and cyber security caused by weather or cyberattack, and (2) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.—Section 366(3)(B)(i) of the Energy Policy and Con- of our energy systems. This legislation help them when they need it most. servation Act (42 U.S.C. 6326(3)(B)(i)) is passed our committee and the House I urge support of H.R. 1374, and I re- amended by striking ‘‘approved under sec- with overwhelming support from both serve the balance of my time. tion 367’’. Republicans and Democrats in the last Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I have (3) REFERENCE.—The item relating to ‘‘De- Congress. It also enjoys strong support no additional speakers, and I reserve partment of Energy—Energy Conservation’’ from the nonpartisan National Associa- the balance of my time. in title II of the Department of the Interior tion of State Energy Organizations. Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I would and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to state in conclusion that I urge strong 1985 (42 U.S.C. 6323a) is amended by striking ‘‘sections 361 through 366’’ and inserting vote for this bipartisan bill, and I re- support for H.R. 1374, and I yield back ‘‘sections 361 through 367’’. serve the balance of my time. the balance of my time. (4) TABLE OF SECTIONS.—The table of sec- Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I yield Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I also tions for part D of title III of the Energy Pol- myself such time as I may consume. urge bipartisan support for this bill, icy and Conservation Act is amended by add- H.R. 1374 is a bipartisan bill that has and I yield back the balance of my ing at the end the following: long-time support in the House. We time. ‘‘Sec. 367. State energy security plans.’’. passed it by voice vote on suspension in The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the 115th Congress and again in the question is on the motion offered by ant to the rule, the gentleman from 116th Congress. The legislation reau- the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) and the gen- thorizes the State Energy Program and PALLONE) that the House suspend the tleman from Michigan (Mr. WALBERG) strengthens our energy emergency rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1374. each will control 20 minutes. planning and preparedness efforts. The question was taken. The Chair recognizes the gentleman This is an important bill, and we are The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the from New Jersey. reminded why every year when we wit- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being GENERAL LEAVE ness how States must respond to a va- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I ask riety of hazards, including hurricanes, Mr. ROSENDALE. Mr. Speaker, on unanimous consent that all Members earthquakes, floods, fuel supply disrup- that I demand the yeas and nays. may have 5 legislative days in which to tions, and physical and cyber threats. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- revise and extend their remarks and in- We have had harmful hurricanes and ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution clude extraneous material on H.R. 1374. will continue to do so. Consequently, 8, the yeas and nays are ordered.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:13 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JN7.011 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H2940 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 22, 2021 Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- standards, and the use of international data (B) in subparagraph (D)— ther proceedings on this motion are in nomination submissions; and (i) by inserting ‘‘, or with a high prob- postponed. ‘‘(B) the process for obtaining technical as- ability of being recommended by,’’ after sistance for submitting nominations to the ‘‘recommended by’’; and f uniform screening panel and detailing the in- (ii) by striking ‘‘that screenings are ready NEWBORN SCREENING SAVES stances in which the provision of technical for nationwide implementation’’ and insert- LIVES REAUTHORIZATION ACT assistance would introduce a conflict of in- ing ‘‘that reliable newborn screening tech- terest for members of the Advisory Com- OF 2021 nologies are piloted and ready for use’’; and mittee; and’’; (2) in subsection (b) to read as follows: Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I move (E) in paragraph (9), as redesignated— ‘‘(b) FUNDING.—In carrying out the re- to suspend the rules and pass the bill (i) by redesignating subparagraphs (K) and search program under this section, the Sec- (H.R. 482) to amend the Public Health (L) as subparagraphs (L) and (M), respec- retary and the Director shall ensure that en- Service Act to reauthorize certain pro- tively; and tities receiving funding through the program (ii) by inserting after subparagraph (J) the will provide assurances, as practicable, that grams under part A of title XI of such following: such entities will work in consultation with Act relating to genetic diseases, and ‘‘(K) the appropriate and recommended use State departments of health, as appro- for other purposes. of safe and effective genetic testing by priate.’’. The Clerk read the title of the bill. health care professionals in newborns and SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS The text of the bill is as follows: children with an initial diagnosis of a disease FOR NEWBORN SCREENING PRO- H.R. 482 or condition characterized by a variety of ge- GRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. Section 1117 of the Public Health Service Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- netic causes and manifestations;’’; and (2) in subsection (g)— Act (42 U.S.C. 300b–16) is amended— resentatives of the United States of America in (1) in paragraph (1)— Congress assembled, (A) in paragraph (1) by striking ‘‘2019’’ and inserting ‘‘2026’’; and (A) by striking ‘‘$11,900,000’’ and inserting SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. (B) in paragraph (2) by striking ‘‘2019’’ and ‘‘$31,000,000’’; This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Newborn inserting ‘‘2026’’. (B) by striking ‘‘2015’’ and inserting ‘‘2022’’; Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act SEC. 4. CLEARINGHOUSE OF NEWBORN SCREEN- and of 2021’’. ING INFORMATION. (C) by striking ‘‘2019’’ and inserting ‘‘2026’’; SEC. 2. IMPROVED NEWBORN AND CHILD Section 1112(c) of the Public Health Serv- and SCREENING AND FOLLOW-UP FOR ice Act (42 U.S.C. 300b–11(c)) is amended by (2) in paragraph (2)— HERITABLE DISORDERS. striking ‘‘and supplement, not supplant, ex- (A) by striking ‘‘$8,000,000’’ and inserting (a) PURPOSES.—Section 1109(a) of the Pub- isting information sharing efforts’’ and in- ‘‘$29,650,000’’; lic Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300b–8(a)) is serting ‘‘and complement other Federal new- (B) by striking ‘‘2015’’ and inserting ‘‘2022’’; amended— born screening information sharing activi- and (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘enhance, ties’’. (C) by striking ‘‘2019’’ and inserting ‘‘2026’’. improve or’’ and inserting ‘‘facilitate, en- SEC. 5. LABORATORY QUALITY AND SURVEIL- SEC. 8. INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARDS; ETHICS hance, improve, or’’; LANCE. GUIDANCE PROGRAM. (2) by amending paragraph (3) to read as Section 1113 of the Public Health Service Section 12 of the Newborn Screening Saves follows: Act (42 U.S.C. 300b–12) is amended— Lives Reauthorization Act of 2014 (42 U.S.C. ‘‘(3) to develop, and deliver to parents, (1) in subsection (a)— 289 note) is amended to read as follows: families, and patient advocacy and support (A) in paragraph (1)— ‘‘SEC. 12. INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARDS; ETH- groups, educational programs that— (i) by striking ‘‘performance evaluation ICS GUIDANCE PROGRAM. ‘‘(A) address newborn screening counseling, services,’’ and inserting ‘‘development of new ‘‘Research on nonidentified newborn dried testing (including newborn screening pilot screening tests,’’; and blood spots shall be considered secondary re- studies), follow-up, treatment, specialty (ii) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end; search (as that term is defined in section services, and long-term care; (B) in paragraph (2)— 46.104(d)(4) of title 45, Code of Federal Regu- ‘‘(B) assess the target audience’s current (i) by striking ‘‘performance test mate- lations (or successor regulations)) with non- knowledge, incorporate health communica- rials’’ and inserting ‘‘test performance mate- identified biospecimens for purposes of feder- tions strategies, and measure impact; and rials’’; and ally funded research conducted pursuant to ‘‘(C) are at appropriate literacy levels;’’; (ii) by striking the period at the end and the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 200 and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and et seq.).’’. (3) in paragraph (4)— (C) by adding at the end the following: SEC. 9. NAM REPORT ON THE MODERNIZATION (A) by striking ‘‘followup’’ and inserting ‘‘(3) performance evaluation services to en- OF NEWBORN SCREENING. ‘‘follow-up’’; and hance disease detection, including the devel- (a) STUDY.—Not later than 60 days after (B) by inserting before the semicolon at opment of tools, resources, and infrastruc- the date of the enactment of this Act, the the end the following: ‘‘, including re-engag- ture to improve data analysis, test result in- Secretary of Health and Human Services ing patients who have not received rec- terpretation, data harmonization, and dis- shall seek to enter into an agreement with ommended follow-up services and supports’’. semination of laboratory best practices.’’; the National Academy of Medicine (in this (b) APPROVAL FACTORS.—Section 1109(c) of and section referred to as ‘‘NAM’’) (or if NAM de- the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. (2) in subsection (b) to read as follows: clines to enter into such an agreement, an- 300b–8(c)) is amended— ‘‘(b) SURVEILLANCE ACTIVITIES.—The Sec- other appropriate entity) under which NAM, (1) by striking ‘‘or will use’’ and inserting retary, acting through the Director of the or such other appropriate entity, agrees to ‘‘will use’’; and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, conduct a study on the following: (2) by inserting ‘‘, or will use amounts re- and taking into consideration the expertise (1) The uniform screening panel review and ceived under such grant to enhance capacity of the Advisory Committee on Heritable Dis- recommendation processes to identify fac- and infrastructure to facilitate the adoption orders in Newborns and Children established tors that impact decisions to add new condi- of,’’ before ‘‘the guidelines and recommenda- under section 1111, shall provide for the co- tions to the uniform screening panel, to de- tions’’. ordination of national surveillance activi- scribe challenges posed by newly nominated SEC. 3. ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HERITABLE ties, including— conditions, including low-incidence diseases, DISORDERS IN NEWBORNS AND ‘‘(1) standardizing data collection and re- late onset variants, and new treatments CHILDREN. porting through the use of electronic and without long-term efficacy data. Section 1111 of the Public Health Service other forms of health records to achieve real- (2) The barriers that preclude States from Act (42 U.S.C. 300b–10) is amended— time data for tracking and monitoring the adding new uniform screening panel condi- (1) in subsection (b)— newborn screening system, from the initial tions to their State screening panels with (A) in paragraph (5), by inserting ‘‘and positive screen through diagnosis and long- recommendations on resources needed to adopt process improvements’’ after ‘‘take ap- term care management; and help States implement uniform screening propriate steps’’; ‘‘(2) by promoting data sharing linkages panel recommendations. (B) in paragraph (7) by striking ‘‘and’’ at between State newborn screening programs (3) The current state of federally and pri- the end; and State-based birth defects and develop- vately funded newborn screening research (C) by redesignating paragraph (8) as para- mental disabilities surveillance programs to with recommendations for optimizing the ca- graph (9); help families connect with services to assist pacity of this research, including piloting (D) by inserting after paragraph (7) the fol- in evaluating long-term outcomes.’’. multiple prospective conditions at once and lowing: SEC. 6. HUNTER KELLY RESEARCH PROGRAM. addressing rare disease questions. ‘‘(8) develop, maintain, and publish on a Section 1116 of the Public Health Service (4) New and emerging technologies that publicly accessible website consumer-friend- Act (42 U.S.C. 300b–15) is amended— would permit screening for new categories of ly materials detailing— (1) in subsection (a)(1)— disorders, or would make current screening ‘‘(A) the uniform screening panel nomina- (A) by striking ‘‘may’’ and inserting more effective, more efficient, or less expen- tion process, including data requirements, ‘‘shall’’; and sive.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:13 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K22JN7.012 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE June 22, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2941 (5) Technological and other infrastructure most families may likely forget this Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support needs to improve timeliness of diagnosis and routine testing ever took place, more of H.R. 482, the Newborn Screening short- and long-term follow-up for infants than 12,000 families each year will be Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of identified through newborn screening and notified of a positive screening result 2021. improve public health surveillance. (6) Current and future communication and and referred for immediate diagnosis Newborn screening is critical in the educational needs for priority stakeholders and treatment. Many of these families early detection and intervention of and the public to promote understanding and might not have considered or had ac- health conditions, some life-threat- knowledge of a modernized newborn screen- cess to these tests without newborn ening, for our Nation’s infants. They ing system with an emphasis on evolving screening. Newborns can appear are for serious but rare conditions that communication channels and messaging. healthy but, without warning, can families and doctors may otherwise be (7) The extent to which newborn screening quickly deteriorate due to these unde- unable to detect at birth. Newborns are yields better data on the disease prevalence tected conditions, and that is why screened in the hospital when they are for screened conditions and improves long- these tests are so critical. If diagnosed term outcomes for those identified through 1 or 2 days old by blood tests, in addi- newborn screening, including existing sys- early, many of these conditions can be tion to hearing and heart screenings. tems supporting such data collection and treated and managed successfully. About 1 in 300 newborns has a condi- recommendations for systems that would In 2008, the original Newborn Screen- tion that can be detected via newborn allow for improved data collection. ing Saves Lives Act was signed into screening. However, if not detected and (8) The impact on newborn morbidity and law. It established national newborn left untreated, these conditions can im- mortality in States that adopt newborn screening guidelines and supported the pact a child for the rest of their life by screening tests included on the uniform facilitation of newborn screening at causing disabilities, developmental panel. the State level. Before 2008, only 10 delays, illness, or even death. (b) PUBLIC STAKEHOLDER MEETING.—In the States and the District of Columbia re- course of completing the study described in Prior to the passage of the first New- subsection (a), NAM or such other appro- quired newborn screening for rec- born Screening Saves Lives Act in 2008, priate entity shall hold not less than one ommended disorders. Today, all 50 which helped better standardize screen- public meeting to obtain stakeholder input States and D.C. screen for most or all ing programs, States had varying on the topics of such study. of these recommended diseases. standards for newborn screening, and (c) REPORT.—Not later than 18 months This bipartisan program was reau- they were not screening for many of after the effective date of the agreement thorized in 2014 and 2019. Those reau- the core conditions on the Rec- under subsection (a), such agreement shall thorizations renewed Federal support ommended Uniform Screening Panel. require NAM, or such other appropriate enti- to help States to expand and improve ty, to submit to the Secretary of Health and This bill authorizes funding for the their newborn screening programs. Health Resources and Services Admin- Human Services and the appropriate com- H.R. 482, before us today, once again mittees of jurisdiction of Congress a report istration, the Centers for Disease Con- renews Federal funds and activities to containing— trol and Prevention, and the National (1) the results of the study conducted assist States in continuing and improv- Institutes of Health to ensure that our under subsection (a); ing their newborn screening programs. newborn screening remains comprehen- (2) recommendations to modernize the This bill also supports parent and pro- sive and that our Nation’s healthcare processes described in subsection (a)(1); and vider education and laboratory quality providers are adequately equipped to (3) recommendations for such legislative and surveillance. conduct the screenings. and administrative action as NAM, or such Newborn screening, Mr. Speaker, is a Specifically, H.R. 482 reauthorizes other appropriate entity, determines appro- simple set of tests that can improve grants through the Health Resources priate. and save the lives of thousands of ba- (d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— and Services Administration to expand bies so that they and their families can There is authorized to be appropriated State screening programs and improve grow to live healthy and happy lives. $2,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 follow-up care after a detection, in ad- and 2023 to carry out this section. Through the national expansion of these life-saving health screenings, no dition to allowing for the National In- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- stitutes of Health Hunter Kelly New- ant to the rule, the gentleman from baby should receive inadequate care because of the State that they live in. born Screening program to continue to New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) and the gen- With the continuous reauthorization of identify new treatments for conditions tleman from Michigan (Mr. WALBERG) the Newborn Screening Saves Lives detected by newborn screening. each will control 20 minutes. Act, every baby in the U.S. can have The importance of newborn The Chair recognizes the gentleman access to equitable healthcare from the screenings can’t be overstated. Screen- from New Jersey. day they are born. ing provides physicians and families GENERAL LEAVE I commend the steadfast champions with critical information regarding in- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I ask of this bipartisan legislation—fore- fant health, allowing for early inter- unanimous consent that all Members most, Representative LUCILLE ROYBAL- vention and treatment, if necessary. may have 5 legislative days in which to ALLARD, who has been working on this I urge my fellow Members to support revise and extend their remarks and infor such a long time, and this is some- H.R. 482, and I reserve the balance of clude extraneous material on H.R. 482. thing that she and I have talked about my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there quite a bit, and Congressman SIMPSON, Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I yield objection to the request of the gen- Congresswoman HERRERA BEUTLER, such time as she may consume to the tleman from New Jersey? and Assistant Speaker KATHERINE gentlewoman from California (Ms. ROY- There was no objection. CLARK for their ongoing commitment BAL-ALLARD), the prime sponsor of this Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I yield and leadership toward eliminating pre- legislation. myself such time as I may consume. ventable newborn deaths. No newborn Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support should suffer or die from a condition I rise to support reauthorization of my of H.R. 482, the Newborn Screening that can be detected and treated by Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act. I Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of newborn screening. thank Chairman PALLONE for his sup- 2021. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to port and for bringing my bill to the Newborn screening is a well-estab- support this legislation, and I reserve floor. lished and proven public health pro- the balance of my time. My sincere gratitude to my newborn gram that identifies certain genetic Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I ask screening partners and colleagues, and functional conditions in newborns. unanimous consent to control the time MIKE SIMPSON, KATHERINE CLARK, and Each year, almost all of the 3.8 million on this bill. JAIME HERRERA BEUTLER, and my babies born in the U.S. are screened for The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there heartfelt appreciation to the public medical conditions that can cause seri- objection to the request of the gen- health groups that continue to support ous disability or death if not detected tleman from Kentucky? my newborn screening efforts, includ- and treated early. There was no objection. ing the March of Dimes, the Associa- Newborn screening includes blood, Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I yield tion of Public Health Laboratories, the hearing, and heart screening. While myself such time as I may consume. Muscular Dystrophy Association, and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:13 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JN7.006 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H2942 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 22, 2021 the National Organization for Rare When I first was elected to the State TITLE I—COVID–19 HOME SAFETY Disorders. Senate, the General Assembly of Ken- Sec. 101. Short title. Newborn screening involves a baby tucky, one of the biggest public policy Sec. 102. Study and report on the effect of receiving a simple blood test to iden- efforts I got involved in was Governor the COVID–19 public health tify life-threatening diseases before Patton—our governor at the time—who emergency on injuries and symptoms begin. Prior to the develop- was proposing a big 0–3 kind of overall deaths from consumer products. ment of these tests, children would die for Kentucky’s babies and children, and TITLE II—PROTECTING TOURISM IN THE or suffer lifelong disabilities. a big part of it was newborn screenings. UNITED STATES In 2008, when my original bill passed, And that was a section I was kind of Sec. 201. Short title. newborn screenings and access to fol- assigned to look into and I spent a lot Sec. 202. Study and report on effects of low-up information were not consistent of time doing research—even going COVID–19 pandemic on travel or available to families in all commu- down to see a lady who does this kind and tourism industry in United States. nities. Only 10 States and the District of research at Vanderbilt University of Columbia required screening for a and walked away convinced that it is TITLE I—COVID–19 HOME SAFETY complete panel of recommended dis- the right public policy to do. It is SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE. orders, and there was no Federal repos- money well-spent. It really changes This title may be cited as the ‘‘COVID–19 itory of information on the diseases. people’s ability. If you can’t get your Home Safety Act’’. Today, all 50 States and D.C. screen language at an early time, you can SEC. 102. STUDY AND REPORT ON THE EFFECT for at least 30 of the 35 recommended never get it back. OF THE COVID–19 PUBLIC HEALTH core conditions, and a national clear- EMERGENCY ON INJURIES AND So this absolutely prevents—if you DEATHS FROM CONSUMER PROD- inghouse has the most recent newborn want to look at the cost of this system, UCTS. screening information available to par- this system going forward, but more (a) COVID–19 REPORT REQUIRED.—Not later ents and professionals. importantly, it really enhances people than 3 months after the date of enactment of Newborn screening is a public health to have the opportunity to live a full this section and every 3 months thereafter success story that makes the difference life if we catch it at the youngest level. for the duration of the COVID–19 public between health and disability, or even health emergency, the Consumer Product So I am convinced of this. I support Safety Commission shall submit to the Com- life and death, for the approximately this bill, and I encourage my col- 12,000 babies who each year test posi- mittee on Energy and Commerce of the leagues to do so. tive for one of these conditions, babies House of Representatives and the Committee Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance on Commerce, Science, and Transportation like Cruz, a beautiful little girl born on of my time. of the Senate, and make publicly available, a February 4 this year to one of my dis- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I would report on the effect of the COVID–19 public trict office deputies. Thanks to new- also ask Members to support this legis- health emergency on injuries and deaths born screening, in just 4 days, Cruz was lation, and I yield back the balance of from consumer products. diagnosed with maple syrup urine dis- my time. (b) CONTENTS OF REPORT.—The report shall ease, which prevents the body from The SPEAKER pro tempore. The include the following: breaking down certain amino acids (1) Relevant data and statistics from— question is on the motion offered by (A) the data sources of the Commission; typically obtained from protein. the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. If Cruz’s disease had gone undetected, (B) other appropriate agencies; PALLONE) that the House suspend the (C) media reports; the buildup of amino acids in her body rules and pass the bill, H.R. 482. (D) poison control centers, to the extent would have become toxic, leading to The question was taken. practical; and seizures, swelling of the brain, coma, The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the (E) any other relevant data sources. and, ultimately, death. Today, the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being (2) An identification of trends in injuries management of her amino acid levels in the affirmative, the ayes have it. and deaths from consumer products, com- keeps Cruz out of the hospital, protects Mr. ROSENDALE. Mr. Speaker, on paring data from representative time periods before and during the COVID–19 public her from critical medical complica- that I demand the yeas and nays. tions, and gives her family the gift of health emergency. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- (3) An identification of subpopulations that watching their daughter grow up ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution have experienced elevated risk of injury or healthy. 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. death from consumer products during the This is just one of the thousands of Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- COVID–19 public health emergency, such as success stories that illustrate the crit- ther proceedings on this motion are minorities, infants, people with disabilities, ical need to pass H.R. 482 into law. This postponed. children, or the elderly. (4) An identification of where most injuries will guarantee high-quality technical f assistance for State programs and pub- or deaths from consumer products during the lic health labs, access to the most cur- PANDEMIC EFFECTS ON HOME COVID–19 public health emergency are tak- rent programs and educational mate- SAFETY AND TOURISM ACT ing place, such as the type of building or outdoor environment. rials, and it will ensure the advisory Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I move (5) A specification about whether consumer committee continues its work of re- to suspend the rules and pass the bill products associated with a substantial num- searching and recommending new (H.R. 3752) to require the Consumer ber of injuries or deaths during the COVID– screenings for State programs, which Product Safety Commission to study 19 public health emergency are— also save our healthcare system mil- the effect of the COVID–19 pandemic on (A) under recall; lions of dollars for each child identified injuries and deaths associated with (B) subject to a voluntary consumer prod- and treated early. consumer products and to direct the uct safety standard; or Reauthorization will also commis- Secretary of Commerce to study and (C) subject to a mandatory consumer prod- sion a National Academy of Sciences uct safety standard. report on the effects of the COVID–19 (6) An identification of emerging consumer study to make recommendations for a pandemic on the travel and tourism in- products that are posing new risks to con- 21st century newborn screening sys- dustry in the United States. sumers. tem. The Clerk read the title of the bill. (c) COVID–19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY Mr. Speaker, I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on The text of the bill is as follows: DEFINED.—The term ‘‘COVID–19 public the passage of H.R. 482 to ensure all H.R. 3752 health emergency’’ means a public health newborns like Cruz are blessed with Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- emergency declared pursuant to section 319 early, comprehensive, and consistent resentatives of the United States of America in of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. testing and follow-up programs for a Congress assembled, 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID–19), including any healthy and productive life. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. renewal thereof. b 1430 (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Pandemic Effects on Home Safety and TITLE II—PROTECTING TOURISM IN THE Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I yield Tourism Act’’. UNITED STATES myself such time as I may consume. (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE. Mr. Speaker, I strongly support this tents for this Act is as follows: This title may be cited as the ‘‘Protecting bill and encourage others to do so. Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Tourism in the United States Act’’.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:13 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K22JN7.014 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE June 22, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2943 SEC. 202. STUDY AND REPORT ON EFFECTS OF travel and tourism industry, such as domes- related to the ingestion of dangerous COVID–19 PANDEMIC ON TRAVEL tic, international, leisure, business, conven- button cell batteries rose by 93 percent AND TOURISM INDUSTRY IN UNITED tions, meetings, and events; and among young children during the pe- STATES. (2) submit to the Committee on Energy and (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year riod from March to September 2020, and Commerce of the House of Representatives after the date of enactment of this Act, the and the Committee on Commerce, Science, injuries related to cleaning agents also Secretary, in consultation with the United and Transportation of the Senate, and make rose 84 percent. States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board publicly available on the website of the De- Continued regular reporting required and the head of any other Federal agency the partment of Commerce, an interim report by this legislation can help parents Secretary considers appropriate, shall com- that contains the results of the interim better identify how to keep their chil- plete a study on the effects of the COVID–19 study required by paragraph (1). pandemic on the travel and tourism indus- dren safe when they need to stay at (f) DEFINITIONS.—In this section— try, including various segments of the travel home. And this bill will also identify (1) the term ‘‘pandemic period’’ has the communities or groups that may be and tourism industry, such as domestic, meaning given the term ‘‘emergency period’’ international, leisure, business, conventions, in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security disproportionately affected so that the meetings, and events. Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b–5(g)(1)(B)), excluding any CPSC can better target efforts to pro- (b) MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION.—In con- portion of such period after the date that is tect these communities. ducting the study required by subsection (a) 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Mr. Speaker, I am also pleased that and the interim study required by subsection Act; (e)(1), the Secretary shall consider— this bill will also help rebuild the tour- (2) the term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Sec- (1) changes in employment rates in the ism and travel industry, which has cer- retary of Commerce; and travel and tourism industry during the pan- tainly struggled under the strain of the (3) the term ‘‘travel and tourism industry’’ demic period; COVID–19 pandemic. Specifically, this means the travel and tourism industry in the (2) changes in revenues of businesses in the United States. legislation requires the Department of travel and tourism industry during the pan- Commerce to conduct a detailed study demic period; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- and report to Congress on the (3) changes in employment and sales in in- ant to the rule, the gentleman from pandemic’s effects on the travel indus- dustries related to the travel and tourism in- New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) and the gen- try, including on jobs and revenue. And dustry, and changes in contributions of the tleman from Kentucky (Mr. GUTHRIE) travel and tourism industry to such related this information will be helpful in de- each will control 20 minutes. termining how we can best direct as- industries, during the pandemic period; The Chair recognizes the gentleman (4) the effects attributable to the changes sistance to the 16 million American from New Jersey. described in paragraphs (1) through (3) in the workers and families who rely on the travel and tourism industry and such related GENERAL LEAVE jobs the travel industry supports. industries on the overall economy of the Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I ask Mr. Speaker, I thank our Ranking United States during the pandemic period unanimous consent that all Members Member RODGERS, and our Consumer and the projected effects of such changes on may have 5 legislative days in which to Protection and Commerce Sub- the overall economy of the United States fol- revise and extend their remarks and in- committee Ranking Member BILIRAKIS, lowing the pandemic period; and clude extraneous material on H.R. 3752. (5) any additional matters the Secretary for working with us to build bipartisan considers appropriate. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there support. And, of course, I also thank (c) CONSULTATION AND PUBLIC COMMENT.— objection to the request of the gen- the chairwoman of this subcommittee, In conducting the study required by sub- tleman from New Jersey? the gentlewoman from Illinois (Ms. section (a), the Secretary shall— There was no objection. SCHAKOWSKY). (1) consult with representatives of— Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I yield Mr. Speaker, I call on my colleagues (A) the small business sector; myself such time as I may consume. to support this bill, and I reserve the (B) the restaurant or food service sector; Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak in sup- balance of my time. (C) the hotel and alternative accommoda- port of H.R. 3752. tions sector; Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I yield (D) the attractions or recreations sector; I begin by thanking Representatives myself such time as I may consume. (E) the travel distribution services sector; CA´ RDENAS, CASTOR, DAVIS, and UPTON Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong (F) destination marketing organizations; for their leadership on this bill, the support of H.R. 3752, the Pandemic Ef- (G) State tourism offices; and Pandemic Effects on Home Safety and fects on Home Safety and Tourism Act. (H) the passenger air, railroad, and rental Tourism Act. I first thank Representatives car sectors; and While there is now light at the end of CA´ RDENAS and DAVIS for their efforts (2) provide an opportunity for public com- the tunnel for many Americans, the on this bill to protect consumers. I also ment and advice relevant to conducting the past 15 months have been unlike any study. thank Representatives UPTON and CAS- (d) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 6 other time in modern history. The TOR for including provisions to pro- months after the date on which the study re- COVID–19 pandemic has forced us to mote and assist our tourism industry, quired by subsection (a) is completed, the spend more time at home and find new an essential component of our Nation’s Secretary, in consultation with the United indoor and outdoor activities suitable economy, and something I care deeply States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board for social distancing, which has re- about as cochair of the Congressional and the head of any other Federal agency the sulted in new injury patterns. Keeping Tourism Caucus. Secretary considers appropriate, shall sub- track of any new trends in injuries and Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3752 directs the mit to the Committee on Energy and Com- merce of the House of Representatives and deaths that might be occurring can Consumer Product Safety Commission the Committee on Commerce, Science, and help us learn how to keep consumers to report on trends of injuries and Transportation of the Senate, and make pub- safer at home now as well as in the fu- deaths from consumer products during licly available on the website of the Depart- ture. the COVID–19 pandemic. As more ment of Commerce, a report that contains— This bill will require the Consumer Americans have spent time in their (1) the results of such study; and Product Safety Commission to provide homes, it is important the CPSC con- (2) policy recommendations for promoting quarterly updates to the American tinues to inform consumers with infor- and assisting the travel and tourism indus- public regarding the effects of COVID– mation about potentially hazardous try. (e) INTERIM STUDY AND REPORT.—Not later 19 on home safety, including any products. than 3 months after the date of enactment of emerging threats from either new prod- Additionally, H.R. 3752 requires the this Act, the Secretary, after consultation ucts or new habits from working and Department of Commerce to study and with relevant stakeholders, including the playing at home. This report will as- report on how the COVID–19 pandemic United States Travel and Tourism Advisory semble data from a variety of sources, has impacted our travel and tourism Board, shall— including media reports and poison industry. This industry plays a signifi- (1) complete an interim study, which shall control centers, in addition to the cant role in many local communities be based on data available at the time when CPSC’s traditional data sources. the study is conducted and provide a frame- and supports over 50 million jobs across work for the study required by subsection Initial reports from the CPSC about the Nation. (a), on the effects of the COVID–19 pandemic injuries related to consumer products Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to (as of such time) on the travel and tourism during COVID–19 are already con- support this bill, and I reserve the bal- industry, including various segments of the cerning. For example, hospitalizations ance of my time.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:13 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JN7.007 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H2944 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 22, 2021 Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I yield Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- (C) Monitoring the retail marketplace (in- such time as she may consume to the ther proceedings on this motion are cluding internet websites) for the sale of re- gentlewoman from Illinois (Ms. SCHA- postponed. called consumer products (including both new and used products). KOWSKY), the chairwoman of the sub- f (D) Identifying consumer products required committee. by section 17(a) of the Consumer Product I also want to say that she is really CONSUMER SAFETY TECHNOLOGY Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2066(a)) to be refused our superhero when it comes to these ACT admission into the customs territory of the consumer issues, always looking out MR. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I move United States. for things, because as the world to suspend the rules and pass the bill (2) Consult with the following: changes, we have to constantly be vigi- (H.R. 3723) to direct the Consumer (A) Technologists, data scientists, and experts in artificial intelligence and machine lant. And that, she certainly is. Product Safety Commission to estab- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I learning. lish a pilot program to explore the use (B) Cybersecurity experts. thank the chairman for yielding and of artificial intelligence in support of for his kind words. (C) Members of the retail industry. the mission of the Commission and di- (D) Consumer product manufacturers. I also thank the authors of this legis- rect the Secretary of Commerce and (E) Consumer product safety organizations. lation, Representatives CA´ RDENAS, the Federal Trade Commission to study (F) Any other person the Commission con- DAVIS, CASTOR, and UPTON, a bipartisan and report on the use of blockchain siders appropriate. leadership group on this legislation. (c) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than And I also thank the ranking mem- technology and digital tokens, respec- 180 days after the conclusion of the pilot pro- tively. ber of the subcommittee, Mr. BILI- gram established under subsection (a), the The Clerk read the title of the bill. RAKIS, for his cooperation on this and Consumer Product Safety Commission shall so many other issues. The text of the bill is as follows: submit to the Committee on Energy and Mr. Speaker, children are particu- H.R. 3723 Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, larly vulnerable to risks associated Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- and Transportation of the Senate, and make resentatives of the United States of America in with household consumer products. publicly available on the website of the Com- Congress assembled, These risks have been magnified by the mission, a report on the findings and data pandemic as families spend more time SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. derived from such program, including wheth- at home and parents juggle working (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as er and the extent to which the use of artifi- from home and supervising children. the ‘‘Consumer Safety Technology Act’’. cial intelligence improved the ability of the This legislation will direct the Con- (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- Commission to advance the consumer prod- tents for this Act is as follows: sumer Product Safety Commission to uct safety mission of the Commission. study and report injuries and deaths Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. TITLE II—BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY Sec. 2. Definitions. associated with consumer products INNOVATION during the pandemic. A lot of progress TITLE I—ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE. AND CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY has been made, but the pandemic is not This title may be cited as the ‘‘Blockchain yet over. Sec. 101. Short title. Innovation Act’’. Americans deserve up-to-date infor- Sec. 102. Pilot program for use of artificial SEC. 202. STUDY ON BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY intelligence by Consumer Prod- AND ITS USE IN CONSUMER PROTEC- mation about emerging threats to the uct Safety Commission. TION. safety of their children, and so this leg- TITLE II—BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY (a) IN GENERAL.— islation is very important. INNOVATION (1) STUDY REQUIRED.—Not later than one This legislation also directs the De- year after the date of enactment of this Act, Sec. 201. Short title. partment of Commerce to study and re- the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation Sec. 202. Study on blockchain technology with the Federal Trade Commission, and in port to the Congress on the impact of and its use in consumer protec- the pandemic on the travel and tour- consultation with the any other appropriate tion. Federal agency the Secretary determines ap- ism industries. TITLE III—DIGITAL TOKEN TAXONOMY These industries were really hit hard propriate, shall conduct a study on current Sec. 301. Short title. and potential use of blockchain technology by the pandemic. Over 15.7 million Sec. 302. Findings. in commerce and the potential benefits of Americans work in travel or tourism. Sec. 303. Reports on unfair or deceptive acts blockchain technology for limiting fraud and Many of these jobs are just now start- or practices in transactions re- other unfair and deceptive acts and prac- ing to come back. Industries that de- lating to digital tokens. tices. pend on travel or tourism like the arts, SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. (2) REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDY.—In con- live events, hotels, and restaurants are In this Act— ducting the study, the Secretary shall exam- still hurting. We must understand the (1) the term ‘‘consumer product’’ has the ine— full impact of the pandemic on travel meaning given such term in section 3(a) of (A) trends in the commercial use of and in- the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. vestment in blockchain technology; and tourism so that we can help these (B) best practices in facilitating public-pri- industries to be able to build back bet- 2052(a)); and (2) the term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Sec- vate partnerships in blockchain technology; ter. retary of Commerce. (C) potential benefits and risks of Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I en- blockchain technology for consumer protec- courage my colleagues to vote for this TITLE I—ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND tion; CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY bill. I think it is a good bill, and I yield (D) how blockchain technology can be used back the balance of my time. SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE. by industry and consumers to reduce fraud Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I also This title may be cited as the ‘‘AI for Con- and increase the security of commercial urge bipartisan support for this bill, sumer Product Safety Act’’. transactions; (E) areas in Federal regulation of and I yield back the balance of my SEC. 102. PILOT PROGRAM FOR USE OF ARTIFI- CIAL INTELLIGENCE BY CONSUMER blockchain technology that greater clarity time. PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION. would encourage domestic innovation; and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 1 year (F) any other relevant observations or rec- question is on the motion offered by after the date of enactment of this Act, the ommendations related to blockchain tech- the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Consumer Product Safety Commission shall nology and consumer protection. PALLONE) that the House suspend the establish a pilot program to explore the use (3) PUBLIC COMMENT.—In producing the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3752. of artificial intelligence by the Commission study required in subsection (a)(2), the Sec- The question was taken. in support of the consumer product safety retary shall provide opportunity for public The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the mission of the Commission. comment and advice relevant to the produc- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being (b) REQUIREMENTS.—In conducting the pilot tion of the study. program established under subsection (a), (b) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 6 in the affirmative, the ayes have it. the Commission shall do the following: months after the completion of the study re- MR. ROSENDALE. Mr. Speaker, on (1) Use artificial intelligence for at least 1 quired pursuant to subsection (a), the Sec- that I demand the yeas and nays. of the following purposes: retary shall submit to the Committee on En- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- (A) Tracking trends with respect to inju- ergy and Commerce of the House of Rep- ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution ries involving consumer products. resentatives and the Committee on Com- 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. (B) Identifying consumer product hazards. merce, Science, and Transportation of the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:13 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K22JN7.017 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE June 22, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2945 Senate, and make publicly available on the Technology Act, and I want to begin by Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support website of the Department of Commerce, a thanking Representatives MCNERNEY of H.R. 3723, the Consumer Safety report that contains the results of the study and BURGESS for their leadership on Technology Act. conducted under subsection (a). this bill, which they reintroduced this I thank Representatives BURGESS, TITLE III—DIGITAL TOKEN TAXONOMY Congress. MCNERNEY, GUTHRIE, SOTO, and DAVID- SEC. 301. SHORT TITLE. This legislation will help modernize SON for their leadership on this effort This title may be cited as the ‘‘Digital our consumer protection agencies and and, of course, our chairman and our Taxonomy Act’’. encourage the use of advanced tech- ranking member, and our ranking SEC. 302. FINDINGS. nologies, like artificial intelligence member on the subcommittee, as well Congress finds that— and blockchain in support of product as the chairman of the subcommittee. (1) it is important that the United States safety and consumer protection. remains a leader in innovation; Mr. Speaker, the bipartisan bill di- (2) digital tokens and blockchain tech- These technologies can help the Con- rects the Consumer Product Safety nology are driving innovation and providing sumer Product Safety Commission and Commission to conduct a pilot program consumers with increased choice and conven- the Federal Trade Commission improve to determine how artificial intelligence ience; their operations and more effectively may be used to advance the agency’s (3) the use of digital tokens and blockchain carry out their mission. product safety mission. technology is likely to increase in the fu- Technological advances and Given the agency’s broad jurisdiction ture; globalization have greatly expanded over so many consumer products, effi- (4) the Federal Trade Commission is re- the range of consumer products on the sponsible for protecting consumers from un- ciently and accurately analyzing data market. And as consumers shop online, in the marketplace is critical to its ef- fair or deceptive acts or practices, including more and more of these products are relating to digital tokens; fective operation. (5) the Commission has previously taken being shipped directly to homes. Artifi- This bill also includes an important action against unscrupulous companies and cial intelligence could help the CPSC study of how blockchain technology individuals that committed unfair or decep- oversee the increasingly complex range may be used to prevent fraud, increase of products under its jurisdiction by tive acts or practices involving digital to- privacy, and bolster our Nation’s sup- kens; and helping to identify new injury trends ply chain. This is complementary to (6) to bolster the Commission’s ability to and emerging hazards. enforce against unfair or deceptive acts or AI can also help the CPSC monitor the American COMPETE Act that also practices involving digital tokens, the Com- online marketplaces for the illegal sale prioritizes this emerging technology to mission should ensure staff have appropriate of recalled products. The persistence of ensure America leads in the technology training and resources to identify and pursue recalled products on online third-party and in its development. such cases. marketplaces is a particularly per- Furthermore, H.R. 3723 also focuses SEC. 303. REPORTS ON UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE nicious problem that puts Americans on digital tokens, which are seeing in- ACTS OR PRACTICES IN TRANS- creased adoption by consumers. The ACTIONS RELATING TO DIGITAL TO- needlessly at risk. KENS. For example, months after the dan- bill targets ways in which we can pro- Not later than one year after the date of gerous Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play and tect consumers from fraud in the dig- enactment of this Act and each year there- other infant inclined sleepers were re- ital token marketplace, a dangerous after until fiscal year 2024, the Federal Trade called, a Consumer Reports investiga- trend that has recently become more Commission shall transmit to the Com- tion found that these products were apparent. mittee on Energy and Commerce of the still being sold on sites like Facebook Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleagues House of Representatives and the Committee for their important work on this par- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Marketplace and Craigslist, even of the Senate, and make publicly available though they had been linked to dozens ticular piece of legislation, and I urge on its website, a report of— of infant fatalities. I am hopeful that all my colleagues to support this bill. (1) any actions taken by the Commission artificial intelligence can be harnessed b 1445 relating to unfair or deceptive acts or prac- here to help eradicate the illegal sale Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 tices in transactions relating to digital to- of recalled products on online market- minutes to the gentleman from Cali- kens; places. (2) the Commission’s other efforts to pre- The CPSC could also use AI to assess fornia (Mr. MCNERNEY), who is the vent unfair or deceptive acts or practices re- the risks of the growing number of im- prime sponsor of this bill. lating to digital tokens; and Mr. MCNERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I (3) any recommendations by the Commis- ported consumer products entering our country and being sent directly to con- thank the chairman for yielding and sion for legislation that would improve the for recognizing this legislation. ability of the Commission and other relevant sumers. Federal agencies— This bill incorporates a bill origi- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support (A) to further protect consumers from un- nally introduced by Representative of my legislation, H.R. 3723, the Con- fair or deceptive acts or practices in the dig- SOTO and GUTHRIE, the Blockchain In- sumer Safety Technology Act. ital token marketplace; and novation Act, and a bill originally in- H.R. 3723 will encourage the use of (B) to promote competition and promote troduced by Representatives DAVIDSON emerging technologies, specifically ar- innovation in the global digital token sector. and SOTO, the Digital Taxonomy Act. tificial intelligence and blockchains, to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- As incorporated in this legislation, help keep consumers safe. It will aid ant to the rule, the gentleman from these bills will help identify ways our consumer protection agencies with New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) and the gen- blockchain technology can be used to carrying out their missions. tleman from Florida (Mr. BILIRAKIS) further support consumer protection. H.R. 3723 incorporates the AI for Con- each will control 20 minutes. It will also make sure that scammers sumer Product Safety Act legislation The Chair recognizes the gentleman and fraudsters don’t get ahead of con- that I authored with Representative from New Jersey. sumers and law enforcement in the BURGESS. These provisions direct the GENERAL LEAVE realm of blockchain and digital tokens. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I ask Mr. Speaker, finally, I thank Rank- CPSC, to establish a pilot program for unanimous consent that all Members ing Member RODGERS and Consumer the agency to use AI in furtherance of may have 5 legislative days in which to Protection and Commerce Sub- the agency’s work to protect con- revise and extend their remarks and in- committee Ranking Member BILIRAKIS sumers from unsafe products. clude extraneous material on H.R. 3723. for working with us to move this bill; For example, the CPSC could use ar- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there and as always, to the chairwoman of tificial intelligence to more quickly objection to the request of the gen- the subcommittee, the gentlewoman and efficiently identify consumer prod- tleman from New Jersey? from Illinois (Ms. SCHAKOWSKY). uct hazards, such as exploding laptops There was no objection. Mr. Speaker, I call on my colleagues that have faulty batteries, defective Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I yield to support this measure, and I reserve USB chargers, furniture that tips over, myself such time as I may consume. the balance of my time. and unsafe infant sleeping products. Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak in sup- Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I yield Being able to identify these hazards port of H.R. 3723, the Consumer Safety myself such time as I may consume. more quickly will enable the CPSC to

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:13 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JN7.009 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H2946 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 22, 2021 help also recall products more quickly the bill that Mr. MCNERNEY and I in- Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, I thank and, in turn, help save lives. troduced, the Artificial Intelligence for Chairman PALLONE, Chairwoman SCHA- We have heard firsthand from CPSC Consumer Product Safety legislation, KOWSKY, Representative MCNERNEY, commissioners when they testified be- along with, as referenced, the Ranking Member RODGERS, Ranking fore the House Energy and Commerce Blockchain Innovation Act and the Member BILIRAKIS, and Representative Committee that artificial intelligence Digital Taxonomy Act. GUTHRIE for bringing forward these key can benefit the agency’s work in serv- We are once again considering this bills on technology. ing the American people. bill because this is commonsense legis- Emerging technologies like artificial I am pleased that last year my legislation that should be signed into law to intelligence, blockchain technologies, lation, the AI in Government Act, was improve and modernize our consumer and cryptocurrency are playing a grow- enacted into law. Among other things, protection agencies. ing importance in our daily lives and the AI in Government Act establishes The Consumer Product Safety Com- are going to be an economic driver for an AI Center of Excellence to facilitate mission has jurisdiction over 15,000 the 21st century economy. adoption of AI technology in the Fed- consumer products. Many of these are Blockchain, in essence, is a fixed eral Government. This will provide a purchased online without the consumer ledger. Once you add data or a trans- central resource within the govern- reviewing or assessing the product in action, it cannot be changed. There- ment to aid agencies with AI adoption person. Throughout the time of the fore, it makes the data have integrity and help agencies share best practices. pandemic, Americans have sought to and makes sure that, as we are doing But it is also critical that agencies fulfill their needs through online shop- transactions and adding data over the build up their capacity internally to ping, and many companies and small internet, it can’t be changed and that adopt AI technology. H.R. 3723 will em- businesses have innovated products to there is certainty to it. That is why it power the CPSC to do just that. The further increase convenience of daily is so critical. CPSC’s experience here will also serve life. The pool of products available to Then once we add AI to analyze this as an example for other agencies that consumers is continually expanding, fixed data, we could help solve some of are looking to integrate AI in further- putting further strain on the Consumer the largest problems that we face as a ance of their agency’s missions. Product Safety Commission to ensure nation: healthcare, climate change, to H.R. 3723 also incorporates the the safety of those products. be two examples; the delivery of per- Blockchain Innovation Act introduced While technological advances are in- sonal protection equipment during a by Representative SOTO and GUTHRIE. creasing the number of types of prod- pandemic. These provisions will help ensure that ucts available for consumption, the And, of course, cryptocurrency al- we use the benefits of blockchain tech- Consumer Product Safety Commission lows for small businesses, in particular, nology to help stop scams and fraud. can employ advanced technology to as- to provide services across the world Additionally, H.R. 3723 incorporates sist in that mission. without the transaction costs of ex- the Digital Taxonomy Act from Rep- This bill directs the Consumer Safety changing currencies. It will help with resentatives SOTO and DAVIDSON. These Product Commission to establish a remittances and other ways that we provisions will help ensure the pilot program to use artificial intel- can modernize our economy. scammers and fraudsters don’t get ligence for tracking injury trends, It is essential that the United States ahead of consumers and law enforce- identifying consumer product hazards, continue to be a global leader in these ment in the realm of blockchain and monitoring the retail marketplace for emerging technologies to ensure our digital tokens. the sale of recalled products, or identi- democratic values remain at the fore- Mr. Speaker, I thank Representatives fying unsafe imported consumer prod- front of this technological develop- BURGESS, SOTO, GUTHRIE, and DAVIDSON ucts. ment. Authoritarian regimes like for their work in H.R. 3723, and Chair- It is safe to say that when the Con- China and Russia are investing heavily man PALLONE and Ranking Member sumer Product Safety Commission was in these areas. It is absolutely critical RODGERS for helping to move this im- created, no one anticipated the sheer for the free world to invest and to win portant bill. Mr. Speaker, I urge all of volume of material that would be being the future in these areas. my colleagues to support it. imported, for which they now have re- Also, as a responsible global leader, Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I yield sponsibility. the United States must strike the ap- 4 minutes to the gentleman from Texas Artifical intelligence uses algorithms propriate balance of providing an envi- (Mr. BURGESS). to quickly automate human functions ronment that fosters innovation while Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in and to filter and analyze data. Artifi- ensuring appropriate consumer protec- support of the legislation with Rep- cial intelligence is already advancing tion. resentative MCNERNEY, H.R. 3723, the capabilities in multiple sectors to bet- That is why I am proud to work with Consumer Safety Technology Act. ter serve consumers by increasing ca- Representative MCNERNEY on H.R. 3723. You know, over my time in the En- pacity and enhancing outcomes. As ar- It includes parts of the Digital Tax- ergy and Commerce Committee, I have tificial intelligence advances, it should onomy Act and all of the Blockchain made several trips out to the CPSC and be capable of helping predict fail rates Innovation Act. As many of you know, observed firsthand how the men and and identifying problems in consumer blockchain technology will be helpful women dedicate their lives to ensuring products before they can significantly in the ways we discussed already. that consumers have safe products, impact the market. First, H.R. 3639, the Blockchain Inno- that consumers have products that are If we want the United States to stay vation Act, directs the Department of not going to cause harm to the user. ahead of China and other global com- Commerce, in consultation with the And as we approach the anniversary petitors, we must advance and utilize FCC, to conduct a study and submit to of our Nation’s independence on July 4, artificial intelligence in all appropriate Congress a report on the state of I also have a lot of respect for these products and processes. I can think of blockchain technology in commerce, same individuals who ensure that our no better place to implement these ca- including its use to reduce fraud and fireworks that are sold at the commer- pabilities than in the protection of increase security. cial stands at the side of the road also products used every single day by Mr. Speaker, I thank Representative meet certain specifications. American consumers. GUTHRIE for cosponsoring and co-intro- So as we approach Independence Day, Mr. Speaker, I urge colleagues to ducing this bill. This is a first step to- it is always a good time to acknowl- support this bill. Again, it passed the ward a long-term goal of setting up a edge the work done by the men and last Congress in a voice vote. We Blockchain Center of Excellence in the women in the Consumer Product Safe- should advance it today. Department of Commerce. ty Commission. Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 In addition, the Digital Taxonomy The bill we are talking about today minutes to the gentleman from Florida Act requires a similar report from the actually passed the last Congress by a (Mr. SOTO), another sponsor of the bill FCC to report recommendations on de- voice vote, but it did fail to advance in from the Energy and Commerce Com- ceptive practices, and the relationship the United States Senate. It includes mittee. between the FTC, FCC, and the CFTC.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:13 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K22JN7.021 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE June 22, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2947 Mr. Speaker, I thank Representative the Federal Trade Commission to re- (1) means any material that is intended to DAVIDSON for his cosponsorship. port on its work keeping users of the cover the sides of a crib to prevent injury to When we look at market volatility, digital token system safe. any crib occupant from impacts against the the use of cryptocurrency for Emerging technologies pose both per- side of a crib or to prevent partial or complete access to any openings in the sides of a ransomware in recent attacks like the ils and promise. That is why we must crib to prevent a crib occupant from getting Colonial Pipeline and tax evasion, it is direct Federal agencies to make sure any part of the body entrapped in any open- critical that we get in on the front end that consumers are safe. ing; of this. Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I have (2) includes a padded crib bumper, a sup- Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to work no other speakers. ported and unsupported vinyl bumper guard, with Representative MCNERNEY, and I Mr. Speaker, this is a very important and vertical crib slat covers; and urge support for H.R. 3723. bill. We have to get it past the finish (3) does not include a non-padded mesh crib Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I yield line this time. I urge all of my col- liner. 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Ari- leagues to support this bill, and I yield The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- zona (Mrs. LESKO), an important mem- back the balance of my time. ant to the rule, the gentleman from ber of the Energy and Commerce full Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I also New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) and the gen- committee and also the subcommittee. urge support for this bill, and I yield tleman from Florida (Mr. BILIRAKIS) Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I thank back the balance of my time. each will control 20 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman the gentleman from Florida (Mr. BILI- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The from New Jersey. RAKIS) for yielding to me. question is on the motion offered by Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. GENERAL LEAVE Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I ask 3723, the Consumer Safety Technology PALLONE) that the House suspend the Act. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3723. unanimous consent that all Members This is important legislation that The question was taken. may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and in- helps the U.S. solidify its position as a The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the clude extraneous material on H.R. 3182. world leader in technology and innova- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there tion while protecting our constituents. in the affirmative, the ayes have it. objection to the request of the gen- This legislation builds on the Amer- Mr. ROSENDALE. Mr. Speaker, on tleman from New Jersey? ican COMPETE Act, which sought to that I demand the yeas and nays. There was no objection. remove burdensome regulatory barriers The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I yield to promote American innovation and ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution myself such time as I may consume. consider how safely using artificial in- 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak in sup- telligence can transform the future. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- port of H.R. 3182, the Safe Sleep for Ba- This is also a critical step in main- ther proceedings on this motion are bies Act. taining our global competitive edge in postponed. This important piece of legislation emerging technologies over foreign ad- f was reintroduced this Congress by Vice versaries like China. It will make us Chair CA´ RDENAS and Chair SCHAKOWSKY less reliant on these bad actors for im- SAFE SLEEP FOR BABIES ACT OF of our Consumer Protection and Com- portant technologies. 2021 merce Subcommittee. The Consumer Safety and Tech- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I move Parents and caregivers deserve the nology Act establishes a pilot program to suspend the rules and pass the bill peace of mind that any infant sleep to explore how to safely use artificial (H.R. 3182) to provide that inclined product they buy is consistent with intelligence to protect consumers from sleepers for infants and crib bumpers longstanding safe sleep recommenda- unsafe products while advancing cut- shall be considered banned hazardous tions that babies should only sleep on ting-edge American innovation. products under section 8 of the Con- their backs on a firm, flat surface free Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to sumer Product Safety Act, and for of extra bedding. support this legislation. other purposes. This legislation would ban two very Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 The Clerk read the title of the bill. dangerous products for babies that defy minutes to gentlewoman from Illinois The text of the bill is as follows: safe sleep best practices and have trag- (Ms. SCHAKOWSKY), the chairwoman of H.R. 3182 ically taken far too many infant lives: the subcommittee. inclined sleepers and crib bumpers. To Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I resentatives of the United States of America in date, inclined sleepers have been linked thank the authors of this bipartisan Congress assembled, to at least 94 infant fatalities, and crib legislation, Representatives MCNER- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. bumpers have contributed to at least NEY, BURGESS, SOTO, GUTHRIE, and DA- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Safe Sleep 107 deaths. VIDSON. for Babies Act of 2021’’. Inclined sleepers position babies on a Mr. Speaker, the Federal Govern- SEC. 2. BANNING OF INCLINED SLEEPERS FOR dangerous incline that can lead to the ment should put the incredible techno- INFANTS. baby’s airway becoming obstructed, logical innovation of the last few years (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days among other hazard patterns. Crib to work for the American people, and after the date of enactment of this Act, in- bumpers create unnecessary suffo- that is exactly what this bill does. It clined sleepers for infants, regardless of the cation, entrapment, and strangulation promotes the use of artificial intel- date of manufacture, shall be considered a risks for babies. banned hazardous product under section 8 of ligence in product safety and studies There is simply no reason either of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. these products should still be on the how blockchain can protect consumers. 2057). market. Yet, incline sleepers and crib b 1500 (b) INCLINED SLEEPER FOR INFANTS DE- FINED.—In this section, the term ‘‘inclined bumpers are heavily marketed and re- Regulators will be stronger and the sleeper for infants’’ means a product with an main widely available online and on American consumer safer when we con- inclined sleep surface greater than ten de- store shelves. Many parents, grand- sider how these technologies can help grees that is intended, marketed, or designed parents, and caregivers continue to them achieve this mission. to provide sleeping accommodations for an purchase these products, wholly un- Part of the mission of the Federal infant up to 1 year old. aware of the grave risks they pose to Trade Commission is to protect con- SEC. 3. BANNING OF CRIB BUMPERS. babies. sumers from unfair and deceptive busi- (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days Since April 2019, when Consumer Re- ness practices. It is important to keep after the date of enactment of this Act, crib ports first reported on the deadly toll track of any such practices in the dig- bumpers, regardless of the date of manufac- of infant inclined products, an inde- ture, shall be considered a banned hazardous ital token ecosystem where unscrupu- product under section 8 of the Consumer pendent expert hired by the CPSC has lous businesspeople may be seeking to Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2057). confirmed that all sleep products with take advantage of the vast wealth cre- (b) CRIB BUMPER DEFINED.—In this section, inclines greater than 10 degrees pose ated by digital tokens. This bill directs the term ‘‘crib bumper’’— serious dangers to infants.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:31 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K22JN7.022 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H2948 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 22, 2021 Earlier this month, CPSC approved a now. As a mother and grandmother, I The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- strong, new Federal safety standard on know that we must act now to ensure ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution infant sleep products that will effec- that no more babies die from unsafe 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. tively prohibit infant inclined sleepers. sleep products. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- However, the new safety standard will Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my col- ther proceedings on this motion are not take effect for some time, and leagues to support this bipartisan bill. postponed. there is still no Federal standard to Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I have f eliminate the hazard posed by crib no additional speakers, and I am pre- bumpers. pared to close. I reserve the balance of STOP TIP-OVERS OF UNSTABLE, That is why this bill is necessary. my time. RISKY DRESSERS ON YOUTH ACT H.R. 3182 bans crib bumpers along with Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I move inclined sleepers, and it will take effect minutes to the gentlewoman from to suspend the rules and pass the bill 6 months after the date of enactment, Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE). (H.R. 1314) to require the Consumer making sure strong protections for ba- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, let Product Safety Commission to promul- bies are not needlessly delayed. me rise with a great deal of concern gate a consumer product safety rule for We must take action on this bill and, as well, righteousness and enthu- free-standing clothing storage units to today, Mr. Speaker, to protect babies siasm to support the Safe Sleep for Ba- protect children from tip-over related across the Nation. I call on my col- bies Act of 2021. death or injury, and for other purposes. leagues to support this measure, and I Our children are our most precious The Clerk read the title of the bill. reserve the balance of my time. resource, and no one knows how to ad- The text of the bill is as follows: Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I yield dress parents who have had a child lose H.R. 1314 myself such time as I may consume. their life because of devices that were Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. sold to them to comfort their babies. resentatives of the United States of America in 3182, the Safe Sleep for Babies Act. I The Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2021, Congress assembled, thank Mr. CA´ RDENAS and, of course, in particular, is going to help to take SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Chair SCHAKOWSKY for their hard work those products off that heretofore have This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Stop Tip- on this bill. gone without discovery, without as- overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth H.R. 3182 addresses the risk of dan- sessment, and without penalty. They Act’’ or the ‘‘STURDY Act’’. gers that infants face from inclined are devices that are in cribs and bassi- SEC. 2. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY STANDARD sleepers and crib bumpers. This bill nets that have not been assessed to TO PROTECT AGAINST TIP-OVER OF bans all products with an inclined sleep cause death. CLOTHING STORAGE UNITS. surface greater than 10 degrees to ad- Babies have been losing their lives to (a) CLOTHING STORAGE UNIT DEFINED.—In this section, the term ‘‘clothing storage dress the tragic deaths related to in- frightened parents, shocked parents, unit’’ means any free-standing furniture clined sleepers and any crib bumpers caretakers, and grandparents. What a item manufactured in the United States or intended to cover the sides of a crib or tragedy to lose that infant in the early imported for use in the United States that is that prevent access to openings on the part of their life through no fault of intended for the storage of clothing, typical sides of the crib. the caretaker, the parent, and, cer- of bedroom furniture. I am always ready to work with my tainly, that baby. (b) CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY STANDARD colleagues on the Energy and Com- This legislation, I hope, will find its REQUIRED.— merce Committee to help protect way quickly through the United States (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in subsection (c)(1), not later than 1 year after the Americans from potentially harmful Senate and as well find its way quickly date of the enactment of this Act, the Con- products. That is the reason I re- to the President’s desk. sumer Product Safety Commission shall— quested this subcommittee. As a member of the Judiciary Com- (A) in consultation with representatives of Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to mittee, we have, frighteningly, seen consumer groups, clothing storage unit man- support this particular measure, and I over the past weeks and months the ufacturers, craft or handmade furniture reserve the balance of my time. loss of life of children through gun vio- manufacturers, and independent child prod- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I yield lence. We have a responsibility from uct engineers and experts, examine and as- such time as she may consume to the the very birth of a child, from its time sess the effectiveness of any voluntary consumer product safety standards for clothing gentlewoman from Illinois (Ms. SCHA- to come to be with its loving family, to storage units; and KOWSKY), who is the chair of the sub- find a way to protect and preserve its (B) in accordance with section 553 of title committee and one of the major spon- life. Babies, again, are enormously pre- 5, United States Code, promulgate a final sors of the bill. cious. consumer product safety standard for cloth- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I I think this legislation is long over- ing storage units to protect children from thank Mr. PALLONE and my ranking due. I ask my colleagues to support the tip-over-related death or injury that in- member because this is such an impor- Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2021. I am cludes— tant bipartisan bill that is designed to glad to join the Energy and Commerce (i) tests that simulate the weight of children up to 60 pounds; save lives. Committee and its original sponsor, ´ ´ (ii) objective, repeatable, and measurable My colleague, TONY CARDENAS, and I Mr. CARDENAS, to be able to, hopefully, tests that simulate real world use and ac- introduced the Safe Sleep for Babies move this bill as quickly as possible. count for any impact on clothing storage Act after the release of several dev- Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I have unit stability that may result from place- astating reports linking inclined sleep no additional speakers. ment on carpeted surfaces, drawers with products and crib bumpers to infant Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of this items in them, multiple open drawers, or dy- deaths. This urgently needed legisla- very important bill, and I yield back namic force; tion will add these dangerous products the balance of my time. (iii) testing of all clothing storage units, to the list of banned hazardous prod- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I also including those under 30 inches in height; and ucts under the Consumer Product Safe- ask for support of the bill, and I yield (iv) warning requirements based on ASTM ty Act. back the balance of my time. F2057–17, or its successor at the time of en- The science is clear: The safest sleep The SPEAKER pro tempore. The actment, provided that the Consumer Prod- environment for babies is a flat, firm, question is on the motion offered by uct Safety Commission shall strengthen the bare surface with no restraints or soft the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. requirements of ASTM F2057–17, or its suc- bedding. Infant inclined sleep products PALLONE) that the House suspend the cessor, if reasonably necessary to protect and crib bumpers are dangerous and rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3182. children from tip-over-related death or in- should not be on the market at all. The question was taken. jury. If we do not pass this legislation, The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the (2) TREATMENT OF STANDARD.—A consumer product safety standard promulgated under companies will continue to sell and opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being paragraph (1) shall be treated as a consumer market these products that can harm in the affirmative, the ayes have it. product safety rule promulgated under sec- and even kill infants, and infants will Mr. ROSENDALE. Mr. Speaker, on tion 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act continue to be harmed if we don’t act that I demand the yeas and nays. (15 U.S.C. 2058).

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:31 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K22JN7.025 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE June 22, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2949 (c) SUBSEQUENT RULEMAKING.— pinned in such a way that he or she tip-overs, and the Consumer Product (1) IN GENERAL.—At any time subsequent to couldn’t even scream or cry out. Safety Commission has reported that the publication of a consumer product safety The current voluntary furniture sta- tip-overs cause an average of 25,500 standard under subsection (b)(1), the Com- bility standards are woefully inad- emergency room-treated injuries every mission may initiate a rulemaking, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United equate and have not stopped children year as children are crushed, trapped, States Code, to modify the requirements of from dying from unstable dressers. In or stuck by furniture. the consumer product safety standard de- March, Consumer Reports reported on These deaths and injuries should scribed in subsection (b)(1) if reasonably nec- two tip-over incidents, including one never have happened in the first place, essary to protect children from tip-over-re- death that happened within 1 week of but they continue to happen because lated death or injury. each other, highlighting the ongoing current furniture stability standards (2) REVISION OF RULE.—If, after the date of and urgent need for this lifesaving leg- are both inadequate and only vol- the enactment of this Act, the Centers for islation. untary. We can’t continue to allow the Disease Control and Prevention revises its Clinical Growth Charts, the consumer prod- b 1515 furniture industry to regulate itself. It hasn’t worked and it has come at a uct safety standard described in subsection Our children deserve a strong, man- (b)(1) shall, on the date that is 180 days after cost of children’s lives. such revision, be revised to include tests datory standard that keeps them safe That is why I have reintroduced the that simulate the weight of children up to from such a common household danger. legislation, the STURDY Act, H.R. the 95th percentile weight of children 72 Right now, the current voluntary 1314, which would strengthen and make months in age, as depicted in the revised standard only applies to dressers 30 mandatory furniture stabilization Centers for Disease Control and Prevention inches or taller, despite multiple fa- standards for clothing storage units. Clinical Growth Charts, unless the Commis- talities and injuries involving shorter No parent should have to worry sion determines the modification is not rea- dressers. about their children being injured, or sonably necessary to protect children from Also, the voluntary testing doesn’t tip-over-related death or injury. worse, by a piece of furniture. (3) TREATMENT OF RULES.—Any rule pro- incorporate the upper weight range for I want to give a special shout-out to mulgated under paragraph (1) or revision children affected by tip-overs. It also the organization Kids In Danger that made pursuant to paragraph (2) shall be ignores real-world dynamics, such as has been advocating for this for a long treated as a consumer product safety rule the movement of drawers and different time, and for the moms who came to promulgated under section 9 of the Consumer flooring surfaces that a dresser might this Congress and told the stories of Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2058). be resting on. their lost children because of these tip- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The STURDY Act would finally es- overs. Their stories have moved every- ant to the rule, the gentleman from tablish a strong mandatory furniture one who has heard them. New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) and the gen- stability safety standard and protect It is time now that we act. We can do tleman from Florida (Mr. BILIRAKIS) children from being crushed under the something to help prevent these fur- each will control 20 minutes. weight of their bedroom furniture. This niture tip-overs that put our Nation’s The Chair recognizes the gentleman legislation will save lives, and that is children in danger. from New Jersey. why I call on my colleagues to support Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my col- GENERAL LEAVE this measure. leagues to support this legislation. Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I ask Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I unanimous consent that all Members my time. thank Chairwoman SCHAKOWSKY for may have 5 legislative days to revise Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I yield championing this very important bill. and extend their remarks and include myself such time as I may consume. The best ideas come from the people, extraneous material on H.R. 1314. Mr. Speaker, this bill directs the from our constituents. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Consumer Products Safety Commission Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of this objection to the request of the gen- to issue a consumer product safety bill swiftly, and I yield back the bal- tleman from New Jersey? standard for clothing storage units to ance of my time. There was no objection. protect children from tip-over related Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I also Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I yield injuries, as the chairman stated. urge my colleagues to support this leg- myself such time as I may consume. The CPSC has recognized this as one islation, and I yield back the balance of Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak in sup- of the top five potential hidden hazards my time. port of H.R. 1314, the STURDY Act. I in the home, with an average of one Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, as a sen- want to begin by thanking Consumer child fatality every 2 weeks from fall- ior member of the Judiciary Committee and Protection and Commerce Sub- ing furniture and appliances. It is good the founder and Co-Chair of the Congres- committee Chair SCHAKOWSKY for to restate it because people need to sional Children’s Caucus, I rise in strong sup- championing and reintroducing this know. port of H.R. 1314, the ‘‘Stop Tip-Overs of Un- critical piece of legislation, which will We support this bill moving forward stable, Risky Dressers on Children Act,’’ or help protect children from deadly fur- with House passage today. I thank the ‘‘STURDY Act,’’ which directs the Consumer niture tip-overs. chairwoman of the subcommittee, my Product Safety Commission to adopt a strong- Tip-overs remain one of the top five colleague, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, for cham- er, mandatory stability standard for clothing hidden hazards in the home. According pioning this bill; along with Mr. storage units within one year of enactment, to new data from the Consumer Prod- CA´ RDENAS and all of the members of following the streamlined rulemaking process uct Safety Commission, between 2000 the Energy and Commerce Committee that it has used for numerous children’s prod- and 2019, tip-over incidents have been for their efforts. ucts. linked to more than 450 child fatalities Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to A tip-over can involve a piece of furniture, and tens of thousands more injuries. support H.R. 1314, and I reserve the bal- often a dresser or other type of clothing stor- Every 46 minutes a child is injured in ance of my time. age unit, falling onto a small child. a tip-over incident. The victims tend to Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I yield These dangerous episodes can lead to a be young children who are curious and such time as she may consume to the trip to the emergency room, or even death. creative, eager to climb and play gentlewoman from Illinois (Ms. SCHA- A child is sent to the emergency room be- make-believe with the world around KOWSKY), the chairwoman of the sub- cause of a tip-over incident every 60 minutes, them. But dressers pose a deadly dan- committee and sponsor of this bill. I and on average, 1 to 2 children die every ger, and their crushing weight can lead am sure many have noticed today that month. to tragedy in just minutes. many of these bills that protect con- Children age 2 to 5 are at the highest risk— These incidents often happen si- sumers, particularly children, have their motor abilities allow them to navigate the lently, too. Parents who have lost chil- been championed by Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. home by themselves and their intellectual de- dren from furniture tip-overs report Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I velopment makes them curious about objects never hearing the dresser falling be- thank Mr. PALLONE for yielding. that might be out of reach. cause the child’s body had absorbed the Mr. Speaker, since 2000, more than In June 2016, IKEA recalled 29 million brunt of the impact or a child was 460 children have died from furniture dressers and chests due to a tipover hazard;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:31 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22JN7.008 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H2950 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 22, 2021 at least 8 children died in tragic tip-over acci- (2) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ‘‘Trib- (f) TECHNICAL CORRECTION.—Section 3101(b) dents and hundreds of children have been in- al,’’ after ‘‘State,’’. of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. (b) DATA REPORTING AND DISSEMINATION.— 300kk(b)) is amended by striking ‘‘DATA jured by IKEA furniture. Section 3101(c) of the Public Health Service Mr. Speaker, relying upon a voluntary stand- ANALYSIS.—’’ and all that follows through Act (42 U.S.C. 300kk(c)) is amended— ‘‘For each federally’’ and inserting ‘‘DATA ard for dressers is not enough to protect our (1) by amending subparagraph (F) of para- ANALYSIS.—For each federally’’. children from tip-overs. graph (1) to read as follows: SEC. 3. IMPROVING HEALTH STATISTICS REPORT- The voluntary standard only tests whether a ‘‘(F) the Indian Health Service, Indian ING WITH RESPECT TO INDIAN dresser or drawer will tip with 50 lbs. hanging Tribes, Tribal organizations, and epidemi- TRIBES. from an open drawer. ology centers authorized under the Indian (a) TECHNICAL AID TO STATES AND LOCAL- This standard has not proven stringent Health Care Improvement Act;’’; and ITIES.—Section 306(d) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 242k(d)) is amended by enough to reduce tip-overs, and it also only (2) in paragraph (3), by inserting ‘‘Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and epidemi- inserting ‘‘, Indian Tribes, Tribal organiza- applies to dressers over 27 inches. ology centers,’’ after ‘‘Federal agencies,’’. tions, and epidemiology centers’’ after ‘‘ju- Even as weak as it is, dressers do not have (c) PROTECTION AND SHARING OF DATA.— risdictions’’. to meet this voluntary standard. Section 3101(e) of the Public Health Service (b) COOPERATIVE HEALTH STATISTICS SYS- That is why the STURDY Act is needed; it Act (42 U.S.C. 300kk(e)) is amended by adding TEM.—Section 306(e)(3) of the Public Health will help prevent the deaths of children from at the end the following new paragraphs: Service Act (42 U.S.C. 242k(e)(3)) is amended tip-overs. ‘‘(3) DATA SHARING STRATEGY.—With re- by inserting ‘‘, Indian Tribes, Tribal organi- spect to data access for Tribal epidemiology Specifically, the STURDY Act: zations, and epidemiology centers’’ after centers and Tribes, the Secretary shall cre- ‘‘health agencies’’. 1. Mandates testing on all clothing units; ate a data sharing strategy that takes into (c) FEDERAL-STATE-TRIBAL COOPERATION.— 2. Requires testing to simulate the weights consideration recommendations by the Sec- Section 306(f) of the Public Health Service of children up to 72 months old; retary’s Tribal Advisory Committee for— Act (42 U.S.C. 242k(f)) is amended— 3. Requires testing measures to account for ‘‘(A) ensuring that Tribal epidemiology (1) by inserting ‘‘the Indian Health Serv- scenarios involving carpeting, loaded drawers, centers and Indian Tribes have access to the ice,’’ before ‘‘the Departments of Com- and the dynamic force of a climbing child; data sources necessary to accomplish their merce’’; 4. Mandates strong warning requirements; public health responsibilities; and (2) by inserting a comma after ‘‘the De- partments of Commerce and Labor’’; and ‘‘(B) protecting the privacy and security of such data. (3) by inserting ‘‘, Indian Tribes, Tribal or- 5. Requires the CPSC to issue the manda- ‘‘(4) TRIBAL PUBLIC HEALTH AUTHORITY.— ganizations, and epidemiology centers’’ after tory standard within 1 year of the STURDY ‘‘(A) AVAILABILITY.—Beginning not later ‘‘State and local health departments and Act’s enactment. than 180 days after the date of the enactment agencies’’; and I strongly support H.R. 1314, the Stop Tip- of the Tribal Health Data Improvement Act (4) by striking ‘‘he shall’’ and inserting Overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth of 2021, the Secretary shall make available to ‘‘the Secretary shall’’. Act, and urge all Members to join me in voting the entities listed in subparagraph (B) all (d) REGISTRATION AREA RECORDS.—Section for its passage. data that is collected pursuant to this title 306(h)(1) of the Public Health Service Act (42 with respect to health care and public health U.S.C. 242k(h)(1)) is amended— The SPEAKER pro tempore. The (1) by striking ‘‘in his discretion’’ and in- question is on the motion offered by surveillance programs and activities, including such programs and activities that are serting ‘‘in the discretion of the Secretary’’; the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. federally supported or conducted, so long and PALLONE) that the House suspend the as— (2) by striking ‘‘Hispanics, Asian Ameri- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1314. ‘‘(i) such entities request the data pursu- cans, and Pacific Islanders’’ and inserting The question was taken. ant to statute; and ‘‘American Indians and Alaska Natives, His- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the ‘‘(ii) the data is requested for use— panics, Asian Americans, and Native Hawai- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being ‘‘(I) consistent with Federal law and obli- ian and other Pacific Islanders’’. gations; and (e) NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON VITAL AND in the affirmative, the ayes have it. HEALTH STATISTICS.—Section 306(k) of the Mr. ROSENDALE. Mr. Speaker, on ‘‘(II) to satisfy a particular purpose or carry out a specific function consistent with Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 242k(k)) that I demand the yeas and nays. the purpose for which the data was collected. is amended— The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ‘‘(B) ENTITIES.—The entities listed in this (1) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘, not later ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution subparagraph are— than 60 days after the date of the enactment 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. ‘‘(i) the Indian Health Service; of the Health Insurance Portability and Ac- Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- ‘‘(ii) Indian Tribes and Tribal organiza- countability Act of 1996,’’ each place it ap- ther proceedings on this motion are tions; and pears; and (2) in paragraph (7), by striking ‘‘Not later postponed. ‘‘(iii) epidemiology centers.’’. (d) TECHNICAL UPDATES.—Section 3101 of than 1 year after the date of the enactment f the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. of the Health Insurance Portability and Ac- TRIBAL HEALTH DATA 300kk) is amended— countability Act of 1996, and annually thereafter, the Committee shall’’ and inserting IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2021 (1) by striking subsections (g) and (h); and (2) by redesignating subsection (i) as sub- ‘‘The Committee shall, on a biennial basis,’’. Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I move section (h). (f) GRANTS FOR ASSEMBLY AND ANALYSIS OF to suspend the rules and pass the bill (e) DEFINITIONS.—After executing the DATA ON ETHNIC AND RACIAL POPULATIONS.— (H.R. 3841) to amend the Public Health amendments made by subsection (d), section Section 306(m)(4) of the Public Health Serv- Service Act with respect to the collec- 3101 of the Public Health Service Act (42 ice Act (42 U.S.C. 242k(m)(4)) is amended— U.S.C. 300kk) is amended by inserting after (1) in subparagraph (A)— tion and availability of health data subsection (f) the following new subsection: (A) by striking ‘‘Subject to subparagraph with respect to Indian Tribes, and for ‘‘(g) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: (B), the’’ and inserting ‘‘The’’; and other purposes. ‘‘(1) The term ‘epidemiology center’ means (B) by striking ‘‘and major Hispanic sub- The Clerk read the title of the bill. an epidemiology center established under population groups and American Indians’’ The text of the bill is as follows: section 214 of the Indian Health Care Im- and inserting ‘‘, major Hispanic subgroups, provement Act, including such Tribal epide- H.R. 3841 and American Indians and Alaska Natives’’; miology centers serving Indian Tribes re- and Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- gionally and any Tribal epidemiology center (2) by amending subparagraph (B) to read resentatives of the United States of America in serving Urban Indian organizations nation- as follows: Congress assembled, ally. ‘‘(B) In carrying out subparagraph (A), SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ‘‘(2) The term ‘Indian Tribe’ has the mean- with respect to American Indians and Alaska This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Tribal ing given to the term ‘Indian tribe’ in sec- Natives, the Secretary shall— Health Data Improvement Act of 2021’’. tion 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and ‘‘(i) consult with Indian Tribes, Tribal or- SEC. 2. COLLECTION AND AVAILABILITY OF Education Assistance Act. ganizations, the Tribal Technical Advisory HEALTH DATA WITH RESPECT TO IN- ‘‘(3) The term ‘Tribal organization’ has the Group of the Centers for Medicare & Med- DIAN TRIBES. meaning given to the term ‘tribal organiza- icaid Services maintained under section (a) DATA COLLECTION.—Section 3101(a)(1) of tion’ in section 4 of the of the Indian Self-De- 5006(e) of the American Recovery and Rein- the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. termination and Education Assistance Act. vestment Act of 2009, and the Tribal Advi- 300kk(a)(1)) is amended— ‘‘(4) The term ‘Urban Indian organization’ sory Committee established by the Centers (1) by striking ‘‘, by not later than 2 years has the meaning given to that term in sec- for Disease Control and Prevention, in co- after the date of enactment of this title,’’; tion 4 of the Indian Health Care Improve- ordination with epidemiology centers, to de- and ment Act.’’. velop guidelines for State and local health

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:31 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JN7.014 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE June 22, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2951 agencies to improve the quality and accu- ‘‘(o)(1) To carry out this section, there is with the Indian Health Service, Indian racy of data with respect to the birth and authorized to be appropriated $185,000,000 for Tribes and organizations, and Tribal death records of American Indians and Alas- each of the fiscal years 2022 through 2026. Epidemiology Centers. ka Natives; ‘‘(2) Of the amount authorized to be appro- The legislation requires the Sec- ‘‘(ii) confer with Urban Indian organiza- priated to carry out this section for a fiscal tions to develop guidelines for State and year, the Secretary shall not use more than retary of Health and Human Services local health agencies to improve the quality 10 percent for the combined costs of— to release all applicable public health and accuracy of data with respect to the ‘‘(A) administration of this section; and data to Tribal entities within 180 days birth and death records of American Indians ‘‘(B) carrying out subsection (m)(2).’’. of enactment. and Alaska Natives; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- It also requires the CDC to encourage ‘‘(iii) enter into cooperative agreements ant to the rule, the gentleman from and enhance collaborative efforts be- with Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) and the gen- tween States and Tribal organizations Urban Indian organizations, and epidemi- to synergize data collection. ology centers to address misclassification tleman from Florida (Mr. BILIRAKIS) each will control 20 minutes. Finally, the bill reauthorizes the Na- and undersampling of American Indians and tional Center for Health Statistics Alaska Natives with respect to— The Chair recognizes the gentleman ‘‘(I) birth and death records; and from New Jersey. with an additional $185 million in funding to implement the programs estab- ‘‘(II) health care and public health surveil- GENERAL LEAVE lished by the legislation. lance systems, including, but not limited to, Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I ask data with respect to chronic and infectious I thank Representatives MULLIN and unanimous consent that all Members diseases, unintentional injuries, environ- O’HALLERAN for their bipartisan efforts mental health, child and adolescent health, have 5 legislative days in which to re- to bringing this bill forward. They are maternal health and mortality, foodborne vise and extend their remarks and to always champions for the Tribes. and waterborne illness, reproductive health, include any extraneous material on Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to and any other notifiable disease or condi- H.R. 3841. support the bill, and I reserve the bal- tion; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ance of my time. ‘‘(iv) encourage States to enter into data objection to the request of the gen- sharing agreements with Indian Tribes, Trib- Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I yield tleman from New Jersey? myself such time as I may consume. al organizations, and epidemiology centers There was no objection. to improve the quality and accuracy of pub- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support lic health data; and Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I yield of H.R. 3841, the Tribal Health Data ‘‘(v) not later than 180 days after the date myself such time as I may consume. Improvement Act of 2021, introduced by of enactment of the Tribal Health Data Im- Mr. Speaker, American Indian and my Energy and Commerce colleagues, provement Act of 2021, and biennially there- Alaska Native communities experience Representatives MULLIN and after, issue a report on the following: disproportionately worse health out- O’HALLERAN. ‘‘(I) Which States have data sharing agree- comes than other groups in the United This important public health bill ad- ments with Indian Tribes, Tribal organiza- States. The root causes of these poor dresses the chronic challenges faced by tions, Urban Indian organizations, and Trib- health outcomes are complex, but, un- Tribal Nations and Tribal Epidemi- al epidemiology centers to improve the qual- fortunately, not surprising. For cen- ity and accuracy of health data. ology Centers in gaining access to crit- ‘‘(II) What the Centers for Disease Control turies, American Indian and Alaska ical healthcare and public health sur- and Prevention is doing to encourage States Native communities have been dis- veillance data. to enter into data sharing agreements with placed and damaged by violence, pov- Obtaining this data is necessary for Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, Urban erty, disease, and adverse social condi- engaging in preventative public health Indian organizations, and Tribal epidemi- tions. As a result, Tribal members live work and combating the current health ology centers to improve the quality and ac- shorter lives than any other demo- crises in American Indian and Alaska curacy of health data. graphic group. Native communities. ‘‘(III) Best practices and guidance for Unfortunately, the COVID–19 pan- Structural barriers to accessing data States, Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, Urban Indian organizations, and Tribal epidemic has also devastated Tribal com- have been especially problematic dur- demiology centers that wish to enter into munities. According to data from the ing the COVID–19 pandemic, which has data sharing agreements. Centers for Disease Control and Pre- disproportionately impacted these ‘‘(IV) Best practices and guidance for local, vention, American Indians and Alaska communities. In order to ensure that State, Tribal, and Federal uniform standards Natives are at greater risk of COVID–19 Tribal Nations and Tribal Epidemi- for the collection of data on race and eth- infection and more than three times ology Centers have access to the data nicity.’’. more likely to be hospitalized. necessary to accomplish public health (g) DEFINITIONS.—Section 306 of the Public Moreover, there are significant gaps Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 242k) is amend- priorities, the bill requires that the ed— in data collection and the full picture Secretary of HHS create a data-sharing (1) by redesignating subsection (n) as sub- of the disease burden is really un- strategy that takes into consideration section (o); and known. So it is important for us to im- the recommendations of the Sec- (2) by inserting after subsection (m) the prove Tribal health data collection ef- retary’s Tribal Advisory Committee. following: forts so that we can improve health In addition, in reauthorizing the ‘‘(n) In this section: outcomes. Tribal Epidemiology Centers CDC’s National Center for Health Sta- ‘‘(1) The term ‘epidemiology center’ means manage regional public health infor- tistics, the bill requires the Secretary an epidemiology center established under section 214 of the Indian Health Care Im- mation systems and disease prevention to make public health surveillance provement Act, including such Tribal epide- and control services. These centers also data available to the Indian Health miology centers serving Indian Tribes re- collaborate with other public health Service, Indian Tribes, the Tribal orga- gionally and any Tribal epidemiology center authorities to study, collect, and ana- nizations, and Tribal Epidemiology serving Urban Indian organizations nation- lyze epidemiological data. Centers so long as the data requested ally. Clear communication and coordina- for use is consistent with Federal law ‘‘(2) The term ‘Indian Tribe’ has the mean- tion by Federal, State, and local public and obligations. ing given to the term ‘Indian tribe’ in sec- health departments is necessary to the The Secretary must also consult with tion 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and success and security of these efforts. Education Assistance Act. Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, ‘‘(3) The term ‘Tribal organization’ has the So the bill before us, H.R. 3841, the urban Indian organizations, and the meaning given to the term ‘tribal organiza- Tribal Health Data Improvement Act, Tribal Technical Advisory Group of the tion’ in section 4 of the Indian Self-Deter- equips Tribal communities with en- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid mination and Education Assistance Act. hanced resources to collect public Services to develop guidelines for State ‘‘(4) The term ‘Urban Indian organization’ health data and adapt public health and local health agencies to improve has the meaning given to that term in sec- programs to improve health outcomes. the quality and accuracy of birth and tion 4 of the Indian Health Care Improve- The bill clarifies the Federal Govern- death records of American Indians and ment Act.’’. ment’s role in the collection and dis- (h) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— Alaska Natives. Section 306(o) of the Public Health Service tribution of public health and disease It makes a lot of sense. By improving Act, as redesignated by subsection (g), is surveillance data. It does this by cre- the sharing of data between the Fed- amended to read as follows: ating a strategy to share information eral Government and the Tribes, this

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:31 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JN7.003 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H2952 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 22, 2021 important bill would help address the defraud an individual of veterans’ benefits, ing different aspects of their benefits. health disparities in American Indian or in connection with obtaining veteran’s They are not permitted, however, to and Alaska Native communities. benefits for that individual, shall be fined charge for services related to the ini- I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on this particular under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 tial preparation and filing of their years, or both. bill. Let’s pass this bill swiftly and get ‘‘(b) In this section— claims. it to the Senate. ‘‘(1) the term ‘veteran’ has the meaning Accordingly, it is currently illegal Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance given that term in section 101 of title 38; and for a nonattorney or a person not reg- of my time. ‘‘(2) the term ‘veterans’ benefits’ means istered as an agent to assist such ini- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I also any benefit provided by Federal law for a tial claims. The rationale for this pro- urge support for the bill, and I yield veteran or a dependent or survivor of a vet- hibition is that many veterans may fall back the balance of my time. eran.’’. victim to benefit fraud schemes, where (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The individuals may divert benefits or sections at the beginning of chapter 63 of apply for benefits that should not be question is on the motion offered by title 18, United States Code, is amended by the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. awarded. adding at the end the following new item: To enforce this prohibition, Federal PALLONE) that the House suspend the ‘‘1352. Fraud regarding veterans’ benefits.’’. prosecutors currently rely on the wire rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3841. SEC. 3. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EF- The question was taken. and mail fraud statutes to ensure that FECTS. nonattorneys or nonregistered agents The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the The budgetary effects of this Act, for the do not assist in benefit applications or opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being purpose of complying with the Statutory unlawfully divert benefits. in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement However, if an unauthorized indi- Mr. ROSENDALE. Mr. Speaker, on vidual offers a veteran assistance in that I demand the yeas and nays. titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legisla- tion’’ for this Act, submitted for printing in person, they cannot be prosecuted The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the Congressional Record by the Chairman of under current fraud statutes. The wire ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution the House Budget Committee, provided that and mail fraud statutes do not extend 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. such statement has been submitted prior to to in-person fraudulent schemes. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- the vote on passage. The Preventing Crimes Against Vet- ther proceedings on this motion are The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- erans Act would close this critical postponed. ant to the rule, the gentleman from loophole and would ensure that in-per- PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY New York (Mr. NADLER) and the gen- son benefit fraud schemes may also be Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I make a tleman from North Carolina (Mr. prosecuted. point of order. BISHOP) each will control 20 minutes. For example, in one instance, a The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- The Chair recognizes the gentleman scammer held briefing seminars in a tleman will state his point of order. from New York. senior community. He asked the staff to round up the veterans, then used Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, on all of b 1530 these good bills that are being debated high-pressure sales tactics to coerce with strong bipartisan support on the GENERAL LEAVE the veterans to apply for benefits. Democratic side and the Republican Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I ask In-person solicitation like this re- side when they go to a voice vote, Mr. unanimous consent that all Members quires no electronic or mail trans- Speaker, does there need to be even one may have 5 legislative days in which to mission and, thus, evades wire and ‘‘no’’ vote, which there have not been revise and extend their remarks and in- mail fraud criminal prohibitions. Other reports indicate that scammers have for this whole series, for a Member to clude extraneous material on H.R. 983. also been known to hand out flyers ask for a recorded vote? The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there outside of VA regional medical centers The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- objection to the request of the gen- and VA regional offices to identify un- tleman has not stated a proper point of tleman from New York? witting veterans. order, but the Chair would inform There was no objection. Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I yield These examples are precisely why Members that the gentleman from closing this loophole is so critically Montana requested the yeas and nays, myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to support important. Under H.R. 983, anyone con- and pursuant to section 3(s) of House H.R. 983, the Preventing Crimes victed of such crimes could be fined, Resolution 8, the yeas and nays have Against Veterans Act of 2021, bipar- imprisoned, or be subject to both pen- been ordered. tisan legislation that would make it a alties. f crime to knowingly engage in any By adopting this bill, Congress would PREVENTING CRIMES AGAINST scheme to defraud a veteran of his or affirm the integrity of the benefits pro- VETERANS ACT OF 2021 her veteran’s benefits. gram and would protect veterans and their survivors who receive payments, Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I move to Our Nation owes a great debt to veterans. There are currently about 18 such as those to veterans with service- suspend the rules and pass the bill connected disabilities, pensions for vet- million veterans of the United States (H.R. 983) to amend title 18, United erans with limited incomes, and edu- military, men and women who self- States Code, to provide an additional cation and training payments under lessly served our Nation. tool to prevent certain frauds against the GI bill. veterans, and for other purposes, as Unfortunately, many of our veterans, In recognition of the extreme sac- amended. as a result of their service, have phys- rifice by our veterans and the hard- The Clerk read the title of the bill. ical and mental scars. There are well ships many of them continue to face The text of the bill is as follows: over 1 million American veterans with after their military service, it is our service-connected disabilities, and 43 H.R. 983 duty to provide, to the best of our abil- percent of post-9/11 veterans have a ity, an appropriate measure of com- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- service-connected disability which may resentatives of the United States of America in pensation for them, particularly for Congress assembled, entitle them to certain benefits. those who are in need. Receipt of benefits requires the vet- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This legislation would ensure that eran to file an application and undergo This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Preventing attempts to defraud them of the bene- Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2021’’. a thorough review by the Department fits they need and deserve may be fully SEC. 2. ADDITIONAL TOOL TO PREVENT CERTAIN of Veterans Affairs. Sometimes these prosecuted. FRAUDS AGAINST VETERANS. benefits are granted outright. Other I commend the bill’s sponsors, Mr. (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 63 of title 18, times, the veteran must appeal their DEUTCH and Mr. FITZPATRICK, for their United States Code, is amended by adding at initial denial to receive the benefits hard work and bipartisan efforts to ad- the end the following: they deserve. dress this critical problem. ‘‘§ 1352. Fraud regarding veterans’ benefits Under current law, the VA allows I urge my colleagues to support this ‘‘(a) Whoever knowingly executes, or at- agents or attorneys to assess a nominal important legislation, and I reserve the tempts to execute, any scheme or artifice to fee to assist claimants who are appeal- balance of my time.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:31 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K22JN7.031 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE June 22, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2953 Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Mr. This bill will give Federal prosecu- As chair of the Crime, Terrorism, and Speaker, I yield myself such time as I tors the tools they need to target Homeland Security Subcommittee, I may consume. criminals who actively work to avoid am focused on addressing fraud and Mr. Speaker, the bill before us today current mail and wire fraud statutes. It other veterans’ issues. makes a small but significant change will specifically outlaw attempts to de- To that end, I ask my colleagues to the Federal fraud statutes to protect fraud veterans of their benefits. today to join me as I also work on leg- veterans from criminals who seek to It is past time that we take action to islation to buttress veterans’ courts steal their benefits. It does so by in- crack down on pension poachers and and to make them a more equitable serting a new provision into the crimi- other fraudsters who prey on our vet- and successful rehabilitation model. nal code to complement the mail and erans. I thank my colleague from the Judi- wire fraud statutes. I want to thank the Palm Beach ciary Committee, TED DEUTCH, for Unfortunately, there have been re- County Veterans Services office includ- championing this bill and persisting in ports in recent years of criminals ening, Greg Dover, Jose Capellan, Rohn his effort. tering nursing homes in search of el- Hultgren, Andrew Reese, and Yolanda Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to derly veterans with the intent to de- Asante. They are working hard to help support this bill. fraud them of their Federal benefits. veterans receive their benefits, and Mr. Speaker, I am proud to lend my voice Like many crimes of fraud, these they first raised the troubling rise of in support of H.R. 983, the ‘‘Preventing Crimes fraudsters present themselves to their pension poaching with me years ago. Against Veterans Act.’’ victims as a helping hand in a time of I thank Congressman FITZPATRICK for This bill is a commonsense and needed bi- need. This is a truly despicable crime his leadership on this important bipar- partisan fix to close a loophole in federal law worthy of this body’s attention. tisan effort. Again, I want to thank Mr. that allows con artists who make in-person This legislation has passed this NADLER and the gentleman from North pitches to defraud veterans of their well- House three times by overwhelming Carolina, and I am thankful to every earned benefits. margins, including a vote of 417–0 last Member of this body who voted to pass My state of Texas is home to nearly 1.5 mil- Congress. this legislation last Congress 417–0. lion veterans, and the state of Texas operates Our men and women in uniform have I would, again, ask my colleagues to a large network of nursing homes for veterans. sacrificed much for us. They have support and honor our veterans by Veterans at these homes and veterans earned our gratitude, our respect, and passing the Preventing Crimes Against seeking treatment at medical treatment facili- our protection. Veterans Act. Our veterans have done ties may be susceptible to the in-person grift- Mr. Speaker, there is little, in my so much to protect this Nation. It is ers falsely claiming that they can facilitate the mind, more contemptuous than some- now our turn, and this bill is an oppor- provision of additional veterans benefits. one who tries to defraud a veteran of tunity for us to help protect them. This bill would help hold scammers account- what they have earned in defense of Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Mr. able and allow the Department of Justice to our country. We must put an end to Speaker, I reserve the balance of my protect the integrity of veterans’ benefits pro- this fraud. time. grams. Protecting veterans and their survivors I urge all my colleagues to support Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 from these types of in-person scams is par- this measure. minutes to the gentlewoman from ticularly important since so many depend on Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE). service-connected disability payments. my time. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I As Chair of the Crime, Terrorism, and Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 am proud to lend my voice in support Homeland Security Subcommittee, I am fo- minutes to the gentleman from Florida of H.R. 983, the Preventing Crimes cused on addressing fraud and other veterans’ (Mr. DEUTCH). Against Veterans Act, and I congratu- issues. Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise in late the gentleman from Florida (Mr. To that end, I ask my colleagues here today support of H.R. 983, the Preventing DEUTCH) for his work, again, on an to join me as I also work on legislation to but- Crimes Against Veterans Act. enormously commonsense bill. tress veterans’ courts and to make them more Financial fraud is an increasingly so- This is a commonsense and needed bi- equitable and successful rehabilitation models. phisticated enterprise. The unfortunate partisan fix to close a loophole in Fed- I thank my colleague on the Judiciary Com- reality is that our Nation’s veterans eral law that allows con artists who mittee, Representative TED DEUTCH, for cham- have become one of its biggest new tar- make in-person pitches to defraud vet- pioning this bill and persisting in this effort. gets. erans of their well-earned benefits. Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Mr. Far too often, so-called pension The State of Texas is home to 1.5 Speaker, I urge my colleagues to sup- poachers prey on elderly veterans. million veterans, and the State of port this bill, and I yield back the bal- They use high-pressure sales pitches to Texas operates a large network of nurs- ance of my time. con vulnerable veterans, survivors, and ing homes for veterans. Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I yield their families out of their hard-earned All of us have heard stories in our of- myself the balance of my time for clos- and well-deserved benefits. fices, through our veterans’ case- ing. Scammers make big promises, know- worker, of the horrible, horrible at- Mr. Speaker, Congress owes a con- ing that they will never be able to de- tacks on veterans because of the bene- tinuing debt to veterans. This bill liver. In the end, they leave veterans fits they receive. Yes, financial at- would help protect the more than 1 with their personal information and fi- tacks. And they are attacks. Unlike million veterans diagnosed with serv- nancial security compromised. the battlefield, where they can defend ice-connected disabilities who receive These criminals not only prey on our themselves, these attacks, they can- related benefits, as well as the thou- veterans, they prey on every American not. sands who are undiagnosed and may taxpayer who wants to do right by Veterans at these homes and vet- apply for such benefits in the future. those who have served our country. erans seeking treatment at medical Helping to ensure that their benefits Sadly, the COVID–19 pandemic has treatment facilities may be susceptible are protected against fraud, as H.R. 983 only made the situation worse, as to the in-person grifters falsely claim- would do, is one way of expressing our scams have been on the rise. ing that they can facilitate the provi- appreciation for veterans’ service. The VA, community groups, and vet- sions of additional veterans’ benefits. For these reasons, I urge my col- erans service organizations are work- This bill would help hold scammers leagues to join me in supporting this ing to alert and educate our commu- accountable and allow the Department bill, and I yield back the balance of my nities about these scams. But Congress of Justice to protect the integrity of time. must ensure that we do not let pension veterans’ benefits programs. Pro- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I am poachers get away with taking advan- tecting veterans and their survivors proud to lend my voice in support of H.R. 983, tage of those who have served. from these types of in-person scams is the ‘‘Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act.’’ Unfortunately, our current laws fail particularly important, since so many This bill is a commonsense and needed bi- to keep up with the increasing com- depend on service-connected disability partisan fix to close a loophole in federal law plexity of these fraudulent schemes. payments. that allows con artists who make in-person

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:30 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K22JN7.034 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H2954 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 22, 2021 pitches to defraud veterans of their well- NADLER) that the House suspend the ‘‘(j) A magistrate judge who exercises trial earned benefits. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 983, as jurisdiction under this section, in either a My state of Texas is home to nearly 1.5 mil- amended. petty offense case or a misdemeanor case in The question was taken. which the defendant has consented to a mag- lion veterans, and the state of Texas operates istrate judge, may also rule on all post-judg- a large network of nursing homes for veterans. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the ment motions in that case, including but not Veterans at these homes and veterans opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being limited to petitions for writs of habeas cor- seeking treatment at medical treatment facili- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. pus, writs of coram nobis, motions to vacate ties may be susceptible to the in-person grift- Mr. ROSENDALE. Mr. Speaker, on a sentence under section 2255 of title 28, and ers falsely claiming that they can facilitate the that I demand the yeas and nays. motions related to mental competency under provision of additional veterans benefits. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- chapter 313 of this title.’’. This bill would help hold scammers account- ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- able and allow the Department of Justice to 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. ant to the rule, the gentleman from protect the integrity of veterans’ benefits pro- Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- New York (Mr. NADLER) and the gen- grams. Protecting veterans and their survivors ther proceedings on this motion are tleman from North Carolina (Mr. from these types of in-person scams is par- postponed. BISHOP) each will control 20 minutes. ticularly important since so many depend on f The Chair recognizes the gentleman from New York. service-connected disability payments. CRIMINAL JUDICIAL GENERAL LEAVE As Chair of the Crime, Terrorism, and ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 2021 Homeland Security Subcommittee, I am fo- Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I ask cused on addressing fraud and other veterans’ Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I move to unanimous consent that all Members issues. suspend the rules and pass the bill may have 5 legislative days in which to To that end, I ask my colleagues here today (H.R. 2694) to amend title 18, United revise and extend their remarks and in- to join me as I also work on legislation to but- States Code, to provide for transpor- clude extraneous material on H.R. 2694. tress veterans’ courts and to make them more tation and subsistence for criminal jus- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there equitable and successful rehabilitation models. tice defendants, and for other purposes. objection to the request of the gen- I thank my colleague on the Judiciary Com- The Clerk read the title of the bill. tleman from New York? There was no objection. mittee, Representative TED DEUTCH, for cham- The text of the bill is as follows: Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I yield pioning this bill and persisting in this effort. H.R. 2694 myself such time as I may consume. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, as a sen- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives of the United States of America in Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2694, the Criminal ior member of the Judiciary Committee and Judicial Administration Act of 2021, is the Chair of its Subcommittee on Crime, Ter- Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. bipartisan legislation that makes two rorism, and Homeland Security, I rise in strong modest but important amendments to support of H.R. 983, the ‘‘Preventing Crimes This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Criminal Ju- dicial Administration Act of 2021’’. current law, promoting efficient, effec- Against Veterans Act,’’ commonsense and SEC. 2. TRANSPORTATION AND SUBSISTENCE tive, and fair administration of justice. necessary bipartisan legislation that estab- FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT DE- The first part of this bill concerns lishes a new criminal offense for knowingly en- FENDANTS. out-of-custody criminal defendants, gaging in or attempting to engage in a scheme Section 4285 of title 18, United States Code, particularly those who are released to defraud veterans of their hard-earned bene- is amended in the first sentence— pending trial to live in communities (1) by striking ‘‘when the interests of jus- fits. that are located far from the court- My state of Texas is home to nearly 1.5 mil- tice would be served thereby and the United States judge or magistrate judge is satisfied, houses where their cases are being lion veterans, and the state operates a large after appropriate inquiry, that the defendant heard. network of nursing homes for veterans called is financially unable to provide the nec- Most Federal criminal defendants are Texas State Veterans Homes. essary transportation to appear before the detained pending trial. The U.S. Mar- Houston houses over 282,000 of these vet- required court on his own’’ and inserting shals Service is responsible for housing erans, many of whom live in these state- ‘‘when the United States judge or magistrate and transporting them to court hear- owned nursing homes. judge is satisfied that the defendant is indi- ings, including trial. Under current Veterans at these Texas nursing homes or gent based on appointment of counsel pursu- law, the court may order the marshals ant to section 3006A, or, after appropriate in- those seeking treatment at medical facilities to provide funds for a criminal defend- are susceptible to in-person scammers falsely quiry, that the defendant is financially unable to provide necessary transportation on ant who is released pending trial but claiming that they can facilitate the provision his own’’; cannot afford the cost of travel to the of additional veterans benefits when they are (2) by striking ‘‘to the place where his ap- location of the courthouse for required actually swindling veterans out of their bene- pearance is required,’’ and inserting ‘‘(1) to court proceedings. fits. the place where each appearance is required However, defendants must fund their H.R. 983 will help hold these con artists ac- and (2) to return to the place of the person’s own way back home, and defendants in countable and provide an additional tool to the arrest or bona fide residence,’’; and this position are not able to receive fi- Department of Justice to protect the integrity (3) by striking ‘‘to his destination,’’ and in- nancial support from the marshals for of veterans’ benefits programs and prevent serting ‘‘which includes money for both lodging and food, during travel to the person’s subsistence, such as lodging and meals. fraud. destination and during any proceeding at For an indigent defendant, these costs Protecting veterans and their survivors from which the person’s appearance is required’’. are sometimes insurmountable. these types of in-person scams is imperative SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE USE OF MAGISTRATE JUDGES For years, Federal courts have strug- since so many depend on service-connected TO DECIDE POSTJUDGMENT MO- gled with how to assist indigent de- disability payments, including those in my dis- TIONS. fendants when they find themselves in trict in Houston. Section 3401 of title 18, United States Code, these difficult situations. Unfortu- I ask my colleagues here today to join me is amended— nately, the courts’ efforts have come as I also work on legislation to strengthen vet- (1) in subsection (b)— (A) in the second sentence, by striking up against the text of the statute. erans’ courts and to make them more equi- ‘‘and’’ after ‘‘trial, judgment,’’; This bill would authorize courts, in table and successful rehabilitation models. (B) in the second sentence, by inserting ‘‘, the interest of justice, to order the I thank my colleague from the Judiciary and rulings on all post-judgment motions’’ U.S. marshals to cover roundtrip travel Committee, Congressman DEUTCH of Florida, after ‘‘sentencing’’; and subsistence for defendants who for championing this bill and persisting in his (C) in the third sentence, by striking must attend court hearings but who effort to protect our veterans with this legisla- ‘‘and’’ after ‘‘trial, judgment,’’; and cannot afford to pay this on their own. tion. (D) in the third sentence, by inserting ‘‘, The Judicial Conference of the United I urge all Members to join me in voting to and rulings on all post-judgment motions’’ States has urged us to correct this after ‘‘sentencing’’; pass H.R. 983, the Preventing Crimes Against (2) in subsection (c), by striking ‘‘, with the grave unfairness, and I am pleased to Veterans Act of 2021. approval of a judge of the district court,’’; see that we are finally doing so with The SPEAKER pro tempore. The and this bill. question is on the motion offered by (3) by inserting after subsection (i) the fol- The second part of this bill, con- the gentleman from New York (Mr. lowing: cerning Federal magistrate judges, is

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It can mean miss- magistrate judge may exercise trial ju- As we work on changes to our pre- ing time off from sorely needed jobs, some- risdiction over a case involving a Class trial system, we must also make cer- times without compensation, or shifting scarce A misdemeanor. Magistrate judges fre- tain that indigent defendants who are household resources to make it to court on quently do so and often hear Class A released on bail pending trial, who live time and to avoid re-arrest for failure to ap- misdemeanor cases all the way through far away from the courthouse in which pear. judgment and sentencing. they must appear, can make it to the These challenges are heightened for de- court for required appearances. b 1545 fendants who have cases pending in districts As the chair of the Crime, Terrorism, that are far from where they live. This distance Under current law, a magistrate and Homeland Security Subcommittee, can also lead to unnecessary pretrial deten- judge’s jurisdiction ends after judg- it is our committee that deals with the tion, as courts wrestle with how to ensure that ment is entered in a misdemeanor case, criminal justice system and the system defendants who live out of their districts can and post-judgment jurisdiction reverts that should be fair to victim and al- make required court appearances. to the district court. Indeed, mag- leged perpetrator. That means that in- H.R. 2694 gives courts the ability to direct istrate judges are not authorized to dividuals who are defendants and are the U.S. Marshals to provide for roundtrip trav- hear post-judgment motions, such as indigent must be able to get to the el and subsistence for indigent defendants—or motions to vacate a sentence, even courthouse in order to assure a fair jus- those who cannot otherwise afford these though they are the ones who handled tice system. costs—to attend court during the pendency of For out-of-custody defendants, the fi- the entire matter at the trial level and their cases. This is an important step in our nancial and emotional toll of making are best equipped to hear such post- work on federal pretrial reform. required court appearances is consider- judgment motions. The second part of the bill promotes judicial able. It can mean taking time off from Among other things, this bill would economy by allowing magistrate judges to sorely needed jobs, sometimes without authorize a magistrate judge to hear oversee the entirety of the cases in which they compensation, or shifting scarce house- post-judgment motions in mis- exercise trial jurisdiction. This administrative demeanor cases in which he or she ex- hold resources to make it to court on time and to avoid rearrest for failure step is important for our overburdened federal ercised trial jurisdiction. This amend- judiciary, and our efforts to fairly administer ment clearly improves judicial econ- to appear. These challenges are heightened for justice to all individuals. omy and makes perfect sense. defendants who have cases pending in I thank Representative JEFFRIES for his work This is a straightforward and bipar- districts that are far from where they on this bill, which I encourage my colleagues tisan measure that will help our crimi- live. This distance can also lead to un- to join me in supporting today. nal justice system operate in a more necessary pretrial detention, as courts Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Mr. effective and fair manner. I thank Mr. wrestle with how to ensure that de- Speaker, I urge my colleagues to im- JEFFRIES and Mr. ROY for sponsoring fendants who live out of their districts prove the administration of justice this legislation, and I urge all Members can make required court appearances. through our court system by sup- to support it. This is a commonsense legislative ini- porting this bill. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of tiative. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance my time. H.R. 2694 gives courts the ability to of my time. Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Mr. direct the U.S. marshals to provide for Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, the Speaker, I yield myself such time as I roundtrip travel and subsistence for in- Criminal Judicial Administration Act may consume. digent defendants or those who cannot of 2021 would make several critical Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. otherwise afford those costs to attend changes to improve the operation of 2694, the Criminal Judicial Administra- court during the pendency of their our Federal criminal justice system. tion Act of 2021. cases. I commend Representatives HAKEEM This bill strengthens existing laws This is an important step in our work JEFFRIES and CHIP ROY for introducing that provide for the transportation and on Federal pretrial reform, and, as I the legislation, as well as their bipar- subsistence for indigent criminal de- said, common sense in fairness of the tisan cosponsors for their leadership in fendants when they are brought to system. bringing these important issues to our court proceedings. The second part of the bill promotes attention. H.R. 2694 also allows a magistrate judicial economy by allowing mag- I strongly urge my colleagues to join judge to finally decide post-judgment istrate judges to oversee the entirety me in supporting this bipartisan bill motions in a misdemeanor case where of the cases in which they exercised today. that magistrate judge was the judge trial jurisdiction. This administrative Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance who handled the underlying case. step is important for our overburdened of my time. This provision will improve the effi- Federal judiciary and our efforts to Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in ciency of our court system by allowing fairly administer justice to all individ- support of H.R. 2694, the Criminal Judicial Ad- our courts to manage caseloads in a uals. That is certainly the responsi- ministration Act of 2021. This legislation re- more economical manner. bility of those of us on the House Judi- flects another step in our ongoing work and I thank the bipartisan sponsors of ciary Committee. commitment to ensure that justice is adminis- this legislation, and I urge my col- I thank Representative JEFFRIES for tered fairly and equally in this country. leagues to join me in supporting this his work on this bill, which I encourage The first part of the bill relates to our federal bill. my colleagues to join me in supporting pretrial system. Mr. Speaker, I am prepared to close, today. As we work on changes to our pretrial sys- and I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 2694, tem, we must also make certain that indigent Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 the Criminal Judicial Administration Act of defendants who are released on bail pending minutes to the gentlewoman from 2021. This legislation reflects another step in trial—but live far away from the courthouse in Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE). our ongoing work and commitment to ensure which they must appear—can make it to court Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I that justice is administered fairly and equally in for required appearances. rise in support of H.R. 2694, the Crimi- this country. For out-of-custody defendants, the financial nal Judicial Administration Act of The first part of the bill relates to our federal and emotional toll of making required court ap- 2021. pretrial system. pearances is considerable. It can mean miss- This legislation reflects another step As we work on changes to our pretrial sys- ing time off from sorely needed jobs, some- in our ongoing work commitment to tem, we must also make certain that indigent times without compensation, or shifting scarce

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:30 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K22JN7.038 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H2956 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 22, 2021 household resources to make it to court on ELDER ABUSE PROTECTION ACT ‘‘(6) LEGAL AID.—The Elder Justice Coordi- time and to avoid re-arrest for failure to ap- OF 2021 nator shall consult with components of the De- partment of Justice to promote the provision of pear. Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I move to These challenges are heightened for de- civil legal aid to victims of elder abuse and elder suspend the rules and pass the bill fraud. fendants who have cases pending in districts (H.R. 2922) to amend the Elder Abuse ‘‘(7) SPANISH LANGUAGE RESOURCES.—The At- that are far from where they live. This distance Prevention and Prosecution Act to au- torney General shall ensure that Elder Justice can also lead to unnecessary pretrial deten- thorize the Elder Justice Initiative, to Initiative online resources are available in tion, as courts wrestle with how to ensure that require that online resources of such Spanish and link linguistically appropriate re- defendants who live out of their districts can initiative are made available in Span- sources to inform Spanish-speaking elders of Federal and State resources to combat fraud make required court appearances. ish, and for other purposes, as amend- H.R. 2694 gives courts the ability to direct and abuse that targets the elderly, to include— ed. ‘‘(A) Spanish-language resources and links the U.S. Marshals to provide for roundtrip trav- The Clerk read the title of the bill. that help report instances of elder fraud and el and subsistence for indigent defendants—or The text of the bill is as follows: abuse to State and local law enforcement; and those who cannot otherwise afford these H.R. 2922 ‘‘(B) resources that help prevent financial ex- costs—to attend court during the pendency of ploitation of elders.’’. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- their cases. This is an important step in our resentatives of the United States of America in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- work on federal pretrial reform. Congress assembled, ant to the rule, the gentleman from The second part of the bill promotes judicial SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. New York (Mr. NADLER) and the gen- economy by allowing magistrate judges to This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Elder Abuse tleman from North Carolina (Mr. oversee the entirety of the cases in which they Protection Act of 2021’’. BISHOP) each will control 20 minutes. exercise trial jurisdiction. This administrative SEC. 2. ELDER JUSTICE INITIATIVE. The Chair recognizes the gentleman step is important for our overburdened federal Section 101(b) of the Elder Abuse Prevention from New York. judiciary, and our efforts to fairly administer and Prosecution Act (34 U.S.C. 21711(b)) is GENERAL LEAVE justice to all individuals. amended to read as follows: Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I ask ‘‘(b) ELDER JUSTICE INITIATIVE.— I thank Representative JEFFRIES for his work ‘‘(1) PERMANENT INITIATIVE.—The Attorney unanimous consent that all Members on this bill, which I encourage my colleagues General shall establish an Elder Justice Initia- have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- to join me in supporting today. tive to coordinate criminal enforcement and tend their remarks and include extra- Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, everyone—republic engagement efforts to combat elder abuse, neous material on H.R. 2922. gardless of their financial situation—should be neglect, and financial fraud and scams that tar- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there able to fully and fairly defend themselves in get elders, and to support and coordinate the ef- objection to the request of the gen- court. forts of the Elder Justice Coordinator designated tleman from New York? Unfortunately, however, many defendants under subsection (a). There was no objection. who live very far away from the court trying ‘‘(2) DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ELDER JUSTICE Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I yield COORDINATOR.—The Attorney General shall des- their case cannot afford to get to and from ignate an Elder Justice Coordinator within the myself such time as I may consume. their court appearances to defend themselves. Department of Justice who, in addition to any Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support The costs can be simply insurmountable. other responsibilities, shall be responsible for— of H.R. 2922, the bipartisan Elder Abuse This situation often makes poverty the dif- ‘‘(A) coordinating and supporting the law en- Protection Act of 2021. ference between winning and losing a case, forcement efforts and policy activities as the This bill would make permanent the regardless of the facts. head of the Elder Justice Initiative for the De- Department of Justice’s Elder Justice That is not justice. partment of Justice on elder justice issues; Initiative and would assign the initia- This bill helps make courtroom justice avail- ‘‘(B) evaluating training models to determine tive a number of critical responsibil- best practices and creating or compiling and ities that would protect vulnerable sen- able to everyone by ensuring that travel and making publicly available replication guides lodging costs are covered for low-income de- and training materials for law enforcement offi- iors from fraud and abuse. fendants. cers, prosecutors, judges, emergency responders, The bill includes critical elder abuse This will help ensure justice for all defend- individuals working in victim services, adult preventive measures, including an obli- ants, not just those wealthy enough to afford protective services, social services, and public gation to post elder abuse prevention it. safety, medical personnel, mental health per- resources online, to coordinate with This bill also makes courtrooms more effec- sonnel, financial services personnel, and any the Office of Tribal Justice to address tive. It allows magistrate judges to rule on cer- other individuals whose work may bring them in elder fraud on reservations, and to pub- contact with elder abuse regarding how to— lish Spanish-language elder fraud and tain post-judgment issues that they previously ‘‘(i) conduct investigations in elder abuse could not adjudicate on cases that they han- cases; abuse materials. Additionally, the bill dled at the trial level. ‘‘(ii) address evidentiary issues and other would authorize the Department’s op- This is common sense. If a case has been legal issues; and eration of the National Elder Fraud with a judge through the entirety of the trial, ‘‘(iii) appropriately assess, respond to, and Hotline. that judge knows the case best and should be interact with victims and witnesses in elder These changes are a testament to the able to handle post-conviction issues. abuse cases, including in administrative, civil, importance this Congress places on As a former litigator, I believe this bill will and criminal judicial proceedings; and elder justice and its continued commit- ‘‘(C) carrying out such other duties as the At- help ensure that justice prevails and make our torney General determines necessary in connec- ment to address emerging elder fraud overburdened court system more efficient, and tion with enhancing the understanding, preven- issues. I thank Congressman JEFFRIES for introducing tion, and detection of, and response to, elder Sadly, tens of thousands of elderly this important legislation. abuse. Americans are abused and exploited The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ‘‘(3) ONLINE PUBLIC RESOURCES.—The Elder every day. By one estimate, American question is on the motion offered by Justice Initiative shall maintain and publish on seniors lose at least $2.9 billion each the gentleman from New York (Mr. the internet, information aimed at protecting el- year due to financial abuse and exploi- ders from fraudulent schemes and contain re- NADLER) that the House suspend the tation. The U.S. Consumer Financial sources aimed at preventing elder abuse. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2694. Protection Bureau similarly estimates ‘‘(4) TELEPHONE HOTLINE.—The Attorney Gen- The question was taken. eral, in consultation with the Elder Justice Co- that elder Americans suffer an average The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the ordinator and the Office of Victims of Crime, annual loss of $34,200 due to fraud. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being shall establish a national elder fraud telephone Tragically, instances of elder fraud in the affirmative, the ayes have it. hotline to provide support to victims and re- and abuse have only gone up. From 2013 Mr. ROSENDALE. Mr. Speaker, on sources to help victims, including referrals to to 2017, financial scams and other that I demand the yeas and nays. federal, local and state law enforcement where crimes targeting older Americans The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- appropriate. quadrupled. Elderly individuals are ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution ‘‘(5) TRIBAL CONSULTATION.—The Elder Jus- vulnerable to abuse on account of a tice Coordinator shall provide recommendations 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. to the Office of Tribal Justice on a yearly basis myriad of factors, with social isolation Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- on how to address elder abuse and elder fraud and mental impairment, such as de- ther proceedings on this motion are that takes place on federally recognized tribal mentia or Alzheimer’s disease, playing postponed. reservations. outsized roles.

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By 2060, the De- At a time when seniors are perhaps at ment and programmatic efforts to partment projects the population of el- their most vulnerable, it only makes combat elder abuse, neglect, and finan- derly Latinos in America to grow to sense that the government redouble its cial fraud cases and scams that target 19.9 million, or 21 percent of the overall efforts to protect America’s seniors. our seniors. American elderly population. That is a It is particularly important that This bill codifies the Trump adminis- huge number and growing. marginalized elder communities get tration’s Elder Justice Initiative as a Given these rapid growth rates and the educational and preventive re- program within the Department of Jus- projected increases, public online resources they need. The Elder Abuse tice. President Trump and his adminis- sources should be made available to Protection Act does exactly that by re- tration led on protecting American Americans with limited English pro- quiring that the Elder Justice Initia- seniors. The bill before us today will ficiency. Providing Spanish language tive coordinate with the Office of Trib- make permanent the thoughtful and resources to the public will therefore al Justice on how to address elder successful initiatives implemented by reach an underserved population and abuse on reservations. This provision President Trump and Attorney General will provide an important resource to would mean fewer elder indigenous Barr. millions of residents in the United Americans will fall victim to exploi- I am pleased that my colleagues States of America, especially to my tation. across the aisle recognize the leader- home State of Texas. The bill also makes permanent the ship of President Trump and Attorney b 1600 elder abuse fraud hotline. With the hot- General Barr in these important areas. line, concerned Americans can report I thank the sponsor and cosponsor of The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. instances of elder abuse directly to the this legislation. MCNERNEY). The time of the gentle- Department of Justice, and victims can Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of woman has expired. Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I yield obtain support and resources that they my time. the gentlewoman an additional 30 sec- need. Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 The Elder Abuse Protection Act also minutes to the gentlewoman from onds. Ms. GARCIA of Texas. Unfortu- requires that the Elder Justice Initia- Texas (Ms. GARCIA). nately, due to the quarantine measures tive share their materials online and in Ms. GARCIA of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I and limitations on visiting facilities Spanish. More Americans will have ac- rise in strong support of the bipartisan and nursing homes, it has made it easi- cess to the DOJ’s resources. Greater Elder Abuse Protection Act. er for abuse, neglect, and fraud to go access to those materials is critical so I proudly sponsored this legislation because, quite frankly, back in the day, undetected. that older Latinos, who comprise al- That is why this important legisla- when I was a geriatric social worker, I most 4 million individuals, can also action makes permanent a National saw firsthand the abuse targeted cess these crucial resources. Elder Fraud Hotline and requires the against our seniors as consumers. In short, Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2922 re- Elder Justice Coordinator to consult This bill will help ensure that our doubles the government’s commitment with the Office of Tribal Justice and seniors today, the group that most dis- to preventing elder fraud and abuse, designees on legal aid issues. and to ensuring that seniors have ac- proportionately was impacted by Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Mr. cess to the resources they need. COVID–19, are not continuing as tar- Speaker, I yield such time as she may I thank Representatives GARCIA and gets of fraudulent crimes. I thank Rep- consume to the gentlewoman from In- SPARTZ, the sponsors of this bipartisan resentative SPARTZ for joining me in diana (Mrs. SPARTZ). legislation, for their vision and their this legislation. Mrs. SPARTZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise in leadership on this important issue. This March, the Federal Bureau of strong support of H.R. 2922, the Elder I strongly support this legislation, Investigation’s Internet Crime Com- Abuse Protection Act. and I urge my colleagues to support it plaint Center released its 2020 internet As we have seen through the recent as well. crime report, noting it received 105,301 pandemic, American seniors are among Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of complaints—over 100,000 complaints— the most vulnerable population. As a my time. from victims over the age of 60. former State senator, I dealt with Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Mr. That was a whopping 54 percent in- many issues our elderly Hoosiers are Speaker, I yield myself such time as I crease from the 2019 numbers of 68,000 facing in their lives. may consume. complaints. If you look at the cost and The Trump administration made Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. value of these complaints, it was $966 great strides in achieving justice for el- 2922. million, an approximate 15 percent in- derly Americans victimized by fraud The Elder Abuse Protection Act crease from the 2019 number of $835 and abuse. By standing up the Elder builds on President Trump’s strong million. Justice Initiative, the administration record of protecting America’s seniors What is worse, Mr. Speaker, is that charged nearly 1,000 defendants with and responding to elder abuse in Amer- these statistics reflect only those com- fraud totaling over $2.2 billion. ica. In 2017, President Trump signed plaints in which the victim voluntarily The Elder Abuse Protection Act into law the Elder Abuse Prevention provided their age range as over 60. So makes permanent this initiative, which and Prosecution Act to improve the there may be even more. will continue its important work under justice system’s response to victims of Victims over the age of 60 are tar- this bill to ensure criminals are held elder abuse and exploitation cases. geted by perpetrators because they are accountable. In 2018, President Trump signed an believed to have significant reliable fi- This legislation is a very important executive order that established a task nancial resources. step in the right direction to protect force within the Justice Department The evidence is clear, as the United and take care of the people who used to that placed a new emphasis on the States ages, diversifies, and modern- care for us. growing problems of cyber fraud and izes, the number of older adults experi- I thank my colleague, Representative fraud targeting the elderly. Attorney encing elder abuse is, unfortunately, SYLVIA GARCIA, for leading this critical General Barr appointed a National also projected to increase. effort, and I urge my colleagues to sup- Elder Justice Coordinator to oversee Elder abuse assessment measures and port this good legislation. the Department’s work to combat elder interventions are critical. This inter- Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 fraud. vention is even more urgent for minutes to the gentlewoman from Because of the Trump administra- Latinos in our country who lack access Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE). tion’s work, all 94 U.S. Attorney’s of- to resources and information in their Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I fices now have a prosecutor dedicated preferred language. thank the gentleman for yielding. I

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thank the ranking member for his pres- cerned with efforts to exploit my elder Span- I commend Ms. GARCIA for championing this entation and the gentlewoman for her ish-speaking constituents. issue, and I urge my colleagues to join me in presentation. In Texas, 20 percent of Hispanics are 65 voting in favor of this much-needed legislation. I am proud to support H.R. 2922, the years old or older. One study of this popu- Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, reports esti- Elder Abuse Protection Act, which has lation found that limited English proficiency mate that as many as 1 in 10 elders are been supported by my colleague from was a barrier to accessing medical and social abused every year, but less than half of these Texas, the Honorable SYLVIA GARCIA. services. incidents are actually reported, and the COVID As Chairman NADLER said and de- I am an enthusiastic supporter of this bill be- pandemic has left seniors isolated and more tailed, the sheer number of elder abuse cause it would make permanent the Elder Jus- vulnerable to fraud and abuse. cases is astounding and shameful, and tice Initiative in the Department of Justice, and All over, we are seeing scammers deceive the pandemic has only worsened the require it translate into Spanish those re- a grandparent that their grandchild is in trou- economic and emotional circumstances sources the initiative makes available to the ble and needs money. that so many seniors face. public. We see imposters pose as IRS agents to This problem is particularly grave The cost of translating these educational trick an elder into paying money they do not for linguistic minority groups. My materials is small compared to the benefit they owe. hometown of Houston has a large His- would bring. It would be a modest undertaking We see fraudsters offer tech support assist- panic community, and I am particu- for the Department of Justice, given that DOJ ance and collect money for fraudulent serv- larly concerned with efforts to exploit already has litigation translation services in ices. my elder Spanish-speaking constitu- place. We must hold these criminals accountable ents. Lastly, this bill makes permanent the Na- for taking advantage of and abusing our sen- In Texas, 20 percent of Hispanics are tional Elder Fraud Hotline. iors. 65 years or older. One study of this pop- Since March 2020, the hotline has an- Protecting and caring for our loved ones— ulation found that limited English pro- swered tens of thousands of calls from elder who once supported and cared for us—is one ficiency was a barrier to accessing Americans who have called in need of sup- of our most honorable responsibilities. medical and social services. port, offering a service to get information on The Elder Abuse and Protection Act pro- That is why the thoughtful legisla- how to prevent elder fraud for the many elder motes justice for vulnerable seniors by making tion offered by Congresswoman GARCIA Americans don’t have access to the internet. the Elder Justice Initiative a permanent office is so very important, and its time is I commend Ms. GARCIA for championing this within the Department of Justice, which works now. issue, and I urge my colleagues to join me in to combat elder abuse, neglect, and financial I am an enthusiastic supporter of voting in favor of this much-needed legislation. fraud and scams that target our nation’s sen- this bill because it would make perma- Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Mr. iors. nent the Elder Justice Initiative in the Speaker, I urge my colleagues to sup- I thank Congresswoman GARCIA for intro- Department of Justice and require it to port this bill, and I yield back the bal- ducing this important legislation to protect our translate into Spanish those resources ance of my time. seniors, and I am proud to be a cosponsor the initiative makes available to the Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I urge and support it today. public. The cost of translating those my colleagues to support this very The SPEAKER pro tempore. The educational materials is small com- worthy bill, and I yield back the bal- question is on the motion offered by pared to the benefit they would bring. ance of my time. the gentleman from New York (Mr. It would be a modest undertaking for Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I am NADLER) that the House suspend the the Department of Justice, given that proud to support H.R. 2922, the ‘‘Elder Abuse rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2922, as DOJ already has litigation translation Protection Act.’’ amended. services in place. As Chairman NADLER detailed, the sheer The question was taken. Lastly, this bill makes permanent number of elder abuse cases is astounding The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the the National Elder Fraud Hotline— and shameful, and the pandemic has only opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being very important. Since March 2020, the worsened the economic and emotional cir- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. hotline has answered tens of thousands cumstances that so many seniors face. Mr. ROSENDALE. Mr. Speaker, on of calls from elder Americans who have This problem is particularly grave for lin- that I demand the yeas and nays. called in need of support, offering a guistic-minority groups. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- service to get information on how to My hometown of Houston has a large His- ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution prevent elder fraud for the many elder panic community, and I am particularly con- 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Americans who don’t have access to cerned with efforts to exploit my elder Span- Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- the internet. ish-speaking constituents. ther proceedings on this motion are We all know the most vulnerable. In Texas, 20 percent of Hispanics are 65 postponed. These elders who have worked to build years old or older. One study of this popu- f this country deserve to live their sen- lation found that limited English proficiency ior years in peace and tranquility and was a barrier to accessing medical and social JUSTICE FOR JUVENILES ACT with respect and dignity. They do not services. Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I move to deserve to be taken advantage of by I am an enthusiastic supporter of this bill be- suspend the rules and pass the bill fraudulent individuals, fraudulent cause it would make permanent the Elder Jus- (H.R. 961) to exempt juveniles from the schemes, and fraudulent practices. If tice Initiative in the Department of Justice and requirements for suits by prisoners, we can do anything to help them, we require it translate into Spanish those re- and for other purposes, as amended. should do it. sources the initiative makes available to the The Clerk read the title of the bill. This legislation strongly helps them, public. The text of the bill is as follows: and I commend Ms. GARCIA for cham- The cost of translating these educational H.R. 961 pioning this issue. I urge my colleagues materials is small compared to the benefit they Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- to join me in voting in favor of this would bring. It would be a modest undertaking resentatives of the United States of America in much-needed legislation. for the Department of Justice, given that DOJ Congress assembled, Mr. Speaker, I am proud to support H.R. already has litigation translation services in SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2922, the ‘‘Elder Abuse Protection Act.’’ place. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Justice for As Chairman NADLER detailed, the sheer Lastly, this bill makes permanent the Na- Juveniles Act’’. number of elder abuse cases is astounding tional Elder Fraud Hotline. SEC. 2. EXEMPTION OF JUVENILES FROM THE and shameful, and the pandemic has only Since March 2020, the hotline has an- REQUIREMENTS FOR SUITS BY PRIS- ONERS. worsened the economic and emotional cir- swered tens of thousands of calls from elder Section 7 of the Civil Rights of Institu- cumstances that so many seniors face. Americans who have called in need of sup- tionalized Persons Act (42 U.S.C. 1997e) is This problem is particularly grave for lin- port, offering a service to get information on amended— guistic-minority groups. how to prevent elder fraud for the many elder (1) in subsection (h), by striking ‘‘sen- My hometown of Houston has a large His- Americans who don’t have access to the inter- tenced for, or adjudicated delinquent for,’’ panic community, and I am particularly con- net. and inserting ‘‘or sentenced for’’; and

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This This section shall not apply to an action procedures not only requires an under- bill eliminates some of the administra- pending on the date of enactment of the Jus- standing of the grievance process but, tive hurdles for juvenile prisoners tice for Juveniles Act or filed on or after such date if such action is— on a more basic level, it requires that seeking relief in Federal court. ‘‘(1) brought by a prisoner who has not at- an incarcerated person be able to read, Juvenile offenders often lack the tained 22 years of age; or which, sadly, many incarcerated people knowledge to pursue and exhaust all ‘‘(2) brought by any prisoner with respect cannot do. the complex administrative rules and to a prison condition that occurred before According to one study, among incar- grievance procedures in correctional the prisoner attained 22 years of age.’’. cerated youth, 85 percent are function- facilities. H.R. 961 will address that SEC. 3. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EF- ally illiterate, and the baseline reading problem by providing juvenile offend- FECTS. levels vary from grade one to grade six. ers with quicker access to courts when The budgetary effects of this Act, for the In addition, approximately 70 percent they feel they are being abused or mis- purpose of complying with the Statutory of incarcerated juveniles have at least treated. Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be deter- one learning disability. mined by reference to the latest statement Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to Youth are, furthermore, less likely join me in supporting this bill, and I titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legisla- than adults to recognize as risks the tion’’ for this Act, submitted for printing in reserve the balance of my time. the Congressional Record by the Chairman of circumstances they face in a correc- Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 the House Budget Committee, provided that tional facility. Youth may not recog- minutes to the gentlewoman from nize the impending or imminent danger such statement has been submitted prior to Pennsylvania (Ms. SCANLON). the vote on passage. of some of the risks they face. Ms. SCANLON. Mr. Speaker, I am Compounding these challenges, in- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- proud to be here today to advance the carcerated youth, as a group, experi- ant to the rule, the gentleman from Justice for Juveniles Act. I thank ence extraordinarily high rates of men- New York (Mr. NADLER) and the gen- Chairman NADLER, Leader HOYER, and tal illness. Nearly 50 percent of incar- tleman from North Carolina (Mr. my colleague, Congressman ARM- BISHOP) each will control 20 minutes. cerated 16- to 18-year-olds suffer from a mental illness. Juveniles housed with STRONG, for their support and partner- The Chair recognizes the gentleman ship on this effort. from New York. adults are 10 times more likely to have psychotic episodes, and they have a The Prison Litigation Reform Act, or GENERAL LEAVE suicide rate that is 7.7 times higher PLRA, was passed in 1996 in an effort Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I ask than those housed in juvenile facilities. to decrease so-called frivolous lawsuits unanimous consent that all Members In recent years, the public has be- brought by prisoners. Chief among the have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- come more aware of the many dangers PLRA’s mandates was a requirement tend their remarks and include extra- that lurk in correctional facilities. that before seeking relief for civil neous material on H.R. 961. Hurricanes have flooded facilities; cold rights violations in court, a detained The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there snaps have left prisoners freezing to person must exhaust administrative objection to the request of the gen- death; and heat waves have killed pris- remedies. tleman from New York? oners when they lacked proper ventila- Whatever the merits of that under- There was no objection. tion or air conditions. These conditions lying legislation, we now have broad Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I yield pose a special danger to youth, who do bipartisan agreement that the lan- myself such time as I may consume. not have the ability or experience to guage is overbroad in its application to Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support recognize that they are in immediate juveniles. of H.R. 961, the Justice for Juveniles danger. Studies have consistently shown that Act. While natural disasters can pose an juveniles are both more likely to be This bipartisan bill would eliminate extraordinary risk to youth, prison life abused while in detention and less like- the administrative exhaustion require- itself may also pose life-threatening ly to navigate the administrative rem- ment for incarcerated youth before dangers. Adolescents incarcerated with edies that bar them from seeking re- they may file a lawsuit challenging the adults are also more prone to both lief. conditions of their incarceration. physical and mental abuse. Youth are For those of us who have kids or who By passing this bill today, the House 50 percent more likely to be physically have worked with children, it is easy to would correct the manifest wrong cur- assaulted when they are housed in imagine the difficulty a young person rently present in Federal law and adult facilities than in juvenile facili- in detention might have navigating would continue bipartisan efforts to ties. complex legal systems necessary to support incarcerated youth. Taken together, most incarcerated raise a complaint. This bill recognizes the same conclu- youth are simply not able to recognize Young people in the criminal or juve- sion that has been embraced by the Su- or to effectively communicate when nile justice system are more likely preme Court and experts for decades, their prison conditions become dan- than not to be functionally illiterate, that incarcerated young people have gerous or unconstitutionally deficient. and science has shown that the brain is different cognitive abilities than There remains little doubt that the not fully developed until a person is in adults, are less mature, and have a current process needs to be changed. their mid-twenties. It is one of the This bill proposes a modest reform to higher chance of being assaulted while many reasons our justice system the Prison Litigation Reform Act. It incarcerated. simply exempts youth in correctional makes a distinction between juvenile In recent years, our Nation has fi- facilities from having to comply with and adult offenses. nally come to the realization that technical grievance procedures before That is what we hope to acknowledge youth and adults have fundamentally they can go to court to challenge the with the Justice for Juveniles Act by different decisionmaking abilities. The unconstitutional conditions of their exempting juveniles from the require- Supreme Court has repeatedly cited confinement. While I would like to see ments of the PLRA. adolescents’ lack of maturity as a rea- us do much more to protect incarcer- In addition, the PLRA also limits the son why they are not as culpable as ated youth, this bill is a necessary first kind of relief that juveniles might seek adults for their actions or able to rec- step. for civil rights violations while in de- ognize certain dangers. I thank Ms. SCANLON and Mr. ARM- tention. They cannot seek relief now Yet, in current law, there are no al- STRONG for introducing this bipartisan for emotional injuries without physical lowances for these differences in cog- legislation, and I urge all Members to ones as well, but studies show that nitive abilities when it comes to ad- support it. youth are especially prone to psycho- dressing deficiencies in conditions of Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of logical injury and abuse, which they confinement. my time. often face in detention. Complying with current law, which Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Mr. Finally, the PLRA limits the recov- requires an understanding of detailed Speaker, I yield myself such time as I ery of attorney’s fees in such cases. grievance procedures and timelines, is may consume. Again, juveniles are less likely to have

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I have known and seen over the years 961, the ‘‘Justice for Juveniles Act.’’ This is a To those who might question wheth- as we have written legislation—dem- necessary and important bipartisan bill that will er we need to correct the PLRA, I offer onstrating that juveniles do not have save incarcerated young people’s lives. the story of the Glen Mills Schools, the same cognitive and emotional ma- The Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Secu- which inspired this bill. turity as adults. rity Subcommittee, which I chair, recently held For almost 200 years, youth from In fact, there is data that says that a hearing titled the ‘‘Juvenile Justice Pipeline across the United States were sent to the brain does not fully mature until and the Road Back to Integration.’’ Glen Mills when they ran afoul of the age 25. This bill makes a good change During the hearing, we heard testimony law. But the school’s bucolic campus to the Prison Litigation Reform Act to from witness after witness who acknowledged and renowned athletic teams masked take into account that the over- the body of scientific research, that has been serious daily violence inflicted upon whelming majority of juveniles cannot embraced by experts and the Supreme Court, children placed there. comply with the law’s complex griev- demonstrating that juveniles do not have the An explosive 2019 report by The ance procedures by themselves. This same cognitive and emotional maturity as Philadelphia Inquirer revealed years of bill is an important bipartisan step to adults. sexual, physical, and psychological ensuring incarcerated juveniles are re- This bill makes a modest change to the abuse of the young residents, including habilitated and given the best chance Prison Litigation Reform Act to take into ac- broken bones, threats of retaliation, possible to reintegrate into society. count that the overwhelming majority of juve- and sustained physical assaults at the Just some statistics that I saw re- niles cannot comply with the law’s complex hands of staff members. Although the cently when I received a note about a grievance procedures. stories from Glen Mills are heart- graduation of foster children from high These requirements not only require an un- breaking, they are not unique. school, saying about 60 percent of those derstanding of the grievance process, but on a more basic level, require that an incarcer- b 1615 children not having a complete opportunity in life did not graduate from ated person be able to read. According to one Reports show that mistreatment of high school. And so these children wind study, among incarcerated youth, 85 percent young people in juvenile facilities hap- up in these facilities. They should not; are functionally illiterate, and the ‘‘baseline pens all the time across the country. they should have a life. And therefore, reading levels var[y] from grade 1 to grade 6.’’ Just this past March, despite the re- we should be able—not associating fos- In addition, approximately 70 percent of in- cent example of Glen Mills, children ter care children with those incarcer- carcerated juveniles have at least one learning were removed from yet another juve- ated—but we do know the suscepti- disability. nile detention facility, just a few miles bility to these children and others who This alone justifies the changes in the bill, away, after horrifying new allegations don’t have a steady hand in their life. which simply allow incarcerated juveniles to go of abuse. So this is an important step. directly to court to have serious deficiencies in This commonsense, bipartisan legis- Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague their incarceration, including allegations of as- lation passed unanimously on the on the Subcommittee on Crime, Ter- sault, corrected. House floor last Congress and has the rorism, and Homeland Security, Rep- This bill is a small but important bipartisan support of over 60 organizations. resentative MARY GAY SCANLON, for au- step to ensuring incarcerated juveniles are re- I, again, thank Chairman NADLER thoring this bill. habilitated and given the best chance possible and the committee members and staff As I worked on this legislation, it is to reintegrate into society. who helped advance this bill, and I important to note that to deal with a I thank my colleague on the Crime Sub- thank the dedicated leadership team grievance system, it requires an under- committee, Representative MARY GAY SCAN- who brought the bill to the floor. standing of the grievance process. But LON, for authoring this bill. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to on a more basic level, it requires that As I work on legislation to achieve more ex- support this important legislation an incarcerated person be able to read. tensive juvenile justice reform, I support pas- again. According to one study, we know sage of this bill today and ask that my col- Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Mr. that incarcerated youth are function- leagues do the same. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my ally illiterate in many instances, and Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Mr. time. the baseline reading levels vary from Speaker, I yield myself such time as I Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 grade 1 to 6. That is a plague, if you may consume. minutes to the distinguished gentle- will, on children in our society that Mr. Speaker, I take a moment to woman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE). can have a bright and wonderful life. note my agreement with the gentle- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I In addition, approximately 70 percent woman from Texas’ point, that the cog- thank the manager and the chairman of incarcerated juveniles have at least nition of juveniles is not fully devel- of the full committee, Committee on one learning disability. And we know oped and that they should not be called the Judiciary, and to the manager for that because of what happens in upon to make unalterable, lifelong de- our friends on the other side of the schools in the recently changed State cisions under those circumstances. aisle. laws where juveniles have been sent Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support from the schoolhouse to juvenile deten- my time. of H.R. 961, the Justice for Juveniles tion. Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 Act. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The minutes to the distinguished gen- This is very close to my heart as the time of the gentlewoman has expired. tleman from Rhode Island (Mr. chair of the Judiciary Subcommittee Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I yield an CICILLINE). on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland additional 30 seconds to the gentle- Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, I thank Security working on these juvenile jus- woman from Texas. the gentleman for yielding. tice issues. And this is a necessary and Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Speaker, our prison systems are important bipartisan bill that will save this alone justifies the changes in the ideally meant to rehabilitate, but all incarcerated young persons’ lives. bill, which simply allow incarcerated too often, they do exactly the opposite. As indicated, chairing the sub- juveniles to go directly to court to They are frequently home to wide- committee, we recently held a hearing have serious deficiencies in their incar- spread, horrible abuse, including phys- titled, ‘‘Juvenile Justice Pipeline and ceration, including allegations of as- ical and sexual violence and unsanitary the Road Back to Integration.’’ I thank sault, corrected. living conditions. the gentlewoman from Pennsylvania As I said, I thank my colleague, Rep- It is unacceptable to subject any per- (Ms. SCANLON) for this very effective resentative MARY GAY SCANLON. As I son to such conditions—but, particu- and important initiative. work on legislation to achieve more ex- larly, our youth to this kind of mis- During the hearing, we heard testi- tensive juvenile justice reform, I sup- treatment. Our system makes it in- mony from witness after witness who port the passage of this bill—common- credibly difficult for young people to

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(7) Public Law 96–558 (2 U.S.C. 1816b) is this is no way to treat children that we Sec. 6. Title 7, United States Code. amended by striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Re- are trying to rehabilitate and prepare Sec. 7. Title 8, United States Code. vised Statutes of the United States (41 U.S.C. for society and prepare for success in Sec. 8. Title 10, United States Code. 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, their communities. Sec. 9. Title 12, United States Code. United States Code’’. These circumstances only make it Sec. 10. Title 14, United States Code. (8) Section 1201(a)(1) of the Legislative Sec. 11. Title 15, United States Code. more difficult for young people and Branch Appropriations Act, 2003 (2 U.S.C. Sec. 12. Title 16, United States Code. 1821(a)(1)) is amended by striking ‘‘section children and, in fact, they keep them Sec. 13. Title 18, United States Code. 3709 of the Revised Statutes of the United in abusive and delinquency cycles. Sec. 14. Title 19, United States Code. States (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘sec- This legislation, however, will re- Sec. 15. Title 20, United States Code. tion 6101 of title 41, United States Code,’’. move some of those barriers for incar- Sec. 16. Title 21, United States Code. (9) Section 308(b) of the Legislative Branch cerated juveniles to take their abusers Sec. 17. Title 22, United States Code. Appropriations Act, 1996 (2 U.S.C. 1964(b)) is Sec. 18. Title 23, United States Code. amended by striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Re- to court and to seek remedies for mis- Sec. 19. Title 24, United States Code. vised Statutes of the United States (41 U.S.C. treatment by their correctional insti- Sec. 20. Title 25, United States Code. tutions. This bill will take us one step Sec. 21. Title 26, United States Code. 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, closer to desperately needed reform in Sec. 22. Title 28, United States Code. United States Code’’. (10) Section 1(d) of Public Law 102–330 (2 our criminal justice system and will Sec. 23. Title 29, United States Code. Sec. 24. Title 30, United States Code. U.S.C. 2021 note) is amended by striking help to protect our incarcerated youth. ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Statutes of the Mr. Speaker, I really thank and ap- Sec. 25. Title 31, United States Code. Sec. 26. Title 33, United States Code. United States’’ and substituting ‘‘section plaud Congresswoman SCANLON for this Sec. 27. Title 35, United States Code. 6101 of title 41, United States Code’’. important and bipartisan legislation, Sec. 28. Title 38, United States Code. (11) Section 307E(b)(3) of the Legislative and it is my honor to support it today. Sec. 29. Title 40, United States Code. Branch Appropriations Act, 1989 (2 U.S.C. Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Mr. Sec. 30. Title 41, United States Code. 2146(b)(3)) is amended by striking ‘‘section Speaker, I reserve the balance of my Sec. 31. Title 42, United States Code. 3709 of the Revised Statutes’’ and sub- time. Sec. 32. Title 43, United States Code. stituting ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, United Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I have no Sec. 33. Title 44, United States Code. States Code’’. Sec. 34. Title 45, United States Code. (12) Section 202(i)(2) of the Legislative Re- further speakers, and I reserve the bal- Sec. 35. Title 46, United States Code. organization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i)(2)) is ance of my time. Sec. 36. Title 48, United States Code. amended by striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Re- Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Mr. Sec. 37. Title 49, United States Code. vised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting Speaker, I urge my colleagues to sup- Sec. 38. Title 50, United States Code. ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, United States port this bill, and I yield back the bal- Sec. 39. Title 51, United States Code. Code,’’. ance of my time. Sec. 40. Title 52, United States Code. (13) Section 195(b) of the Supplemental Ap- Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I join the SEC. 2. PURPOSE. propriations Act, 1985 (2 U.S.C. 6157(b)) is gentleman in urging Members to sup- The purpose of this Act is to make im- amended by striking ‘‘section 5 of title 41’’ port this bill, and I yield back the bal- provements in the enactment of title 41, and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, United States Code,’’. ance of my time. United States Code, into a positive law title and to improve the Code. (14) Section 117(1) of Public Law 97–51 (2 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The U.S.C. 6599(1)) is amended by striking ‘‘sec- question is on the motion offered by SEC. 3. TITLE 2, UNITED STATES CODE. (1) The paragraph under the heading tion 5’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101’’. the gentleman from New York (Mr. ‘‘GENERAL PROVISION, THIS CHAPTER’’ SEC. 4. TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE. NADLER) that the House suspend the in chapter 5 of title II of division B of the (1) Section 3(d)(2)(B) of the Administrative rules and pass the bill, H.R. 961, as Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Sup- Dispute Resolution Act (Public Law 101–552, amended. plemental Appropriations Act, 1999 (2 U.S.C. 5 U.S.C. 571 note) is amended by striking The question was taken. 141a) is amended by striking ‘‘section 3709 of ‘‘section 6(a) of the Office of Federal Pro- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the the Revised Statutes of the United States (41 curement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 405(a))’’ and opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of substituting ‘‘section 1121(b) of title 41, in the affirmative, the ayes have it. title 41, United States Code’’. United States Code’’. MR. ROSENDALE. Mr. Speaker, on (2) Section 114 of the Legislative Branch (2) Section 595(c)(10) of title 5, United Appropriations Act, 1996 (Public Law 104–53, States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘title that I demand the yeas and nays. III of the Federal Property and Administra- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- 2 U.S.C. 471 note) is amended by striking ‘‘the Federal Property and Administrative tive Services Act of 1949, as amended (41 ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution Services Act of 1949, as amended’’ and sub- U.S.C. 251–260)’’ and substituting ‘‘the provi- 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. stituting ‘‘chapter 5 of title 40, United States sions referred to in section 171(c) of title 41’’. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- Code’’. (3) Section 206 of the Notification and Fed- ther proceedings on this motion are (3) Section 6(a) of the Technology Assess- eral Employee Antidiscrimination and Re- postponed. ment Act of 1972 (2 U.S.C. 475(a)) is amend- taliation Act of 2002 (Public Law 107–174, 5 U.S.C. 2301 note) is amended— f ed— (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘section (A) in subsection (c)(1)(B), by striking MAKING IMPROVEMENTS IN EN- 3709 of the Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ ‘‘section 13 of the Contract Disputes Act of ACTMENT OF TITLE 41, UNITED and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, 1978 (41 U.S.C. 612)’’ and substituting ‘‘sec- STATES CODE, INTO A POSITIVE United States Code’’; and tion 7108 of title 41, United States Code,’’; LAW TITLE AND TO IMPROVE (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘section and CODE 3648 of the Revised Statutes (31 U.S.C. 529)’’ (B) in subsection (d)(1)(B), by striking ‘‘the and substituting ‘‘section 3324(a) and (b) of Contracts Dispute Act of 1978 (41 U.S.C. 601 Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I move to title 31, United States Code’’. note; Public Law 95–563)’’ and substituting suspend the rules and pass the bill (4) Section 119(a)(6) of the John C. Stennis ‘‘chapter 71 of title 41, United States Code’’. (H.R. 3239) to make improvements in Center for Public Service Training and De- (4) Section 3109(b)(3) of title 5, United the enactment of title 41, United velopment Act (2 U.S.C. 1108(a)(6)) is amend- States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘section States Code, into a positive law title ed by striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised 6101(b) to (d)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101’’. and to improve the Code. Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, United States Code’’. (5) Section 1110(e)(2)(G) of the National De- The Clerk read the title of the bill. (5) Section 3011(b)(4)(B) of the 1999 Emer- fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 The text of the bill is as follows: gency Supplemental Appropriations Act (Public Law 111–84, 5 U.S.C. 3702 note) is H.R. 3239 (Public Law 106–31, 2 U.S.C. 1151 note) is amended by striking ‘‘section 27 of the Office Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- amended by striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Re- of Federal Procurement Policy Act’’ and sub- resentatives of the United States of America in vised Statutes’’ and substituting ‘‘section stituting ‘‘chapter 21 of title 41, United Congress assembled, 6101 of title 41, United States Code,’’. States Code’’.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:30 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K22JN7.050 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H2962 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 22, 2021 (6) Section 4105 of title 5, United States curement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 428(c))’’ and to section 3304(d) of title 41, United States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘section 6101(b) substituting ‘‘section 1902(d) of title 41, Code)’’; and to (d)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101’’. United States Code’’; (iv) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘Sec- (7) Section 4(b) of the Telework Enhance- (C) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ‘‘section 303J (41 U.S.C. 253j)’’ and substituting ment Act of 2010 (Public Law 111–292, 124 tion 4(11) of the Office of Federal Procure- ‘‘Section 4106 of title 41, United States Stat. 3173, 5 U.S.C. 6501 note) is amended by ment Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 403(11))’’ and sub- Code’’; and striking ‘‘section 303 of the Federal Property stituting ‘‘section 134 of title 41, United (B) in paragraph (3)— and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 States Code,’’; and (i) in the heading, by striking ‘‘OFFICE OF U.S.C. 253)’’ and substituting ‘‘sections 3105, (D) in subsection (d)(2), by striking ‘‘sec- FEDERAL PROCUREMENT POLICY ACT’’ and sub- 3301, and 3303 to 3305 of title 41, United States tion 31(a)(2) of the Office of Federal Procure- stituting ‘‘PROVISIONS REFERRED TO IN SEC- Code’’. ment Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 427(a)(2)) and sec- TION 172(b) OF TITLE 41, UNITED STATES CODE’’; (8) Section 7342(e)(1) of title 5, United tion 303(g)(1)(B) of the Federal Property and and States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘of sub- Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 (ii) by striking ‘‘Paragraphs (1)(B), (1)(D), title I of title 40 and division C (except sec- U.S.C. 253(g)(1)(B))’’ and substituting ‘‘sec- and (2) of section 18(c) of the Office of Fed- tions 3302, 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of tions 1901(a)(2) and 3305(a)(2) of title 41, eral Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. subtitle I’’ and substituting ‘‘referred to in United States Code,’’. 416(c))’’ and substituting ‘‘Paragraphs (1)(B), section 171(b) and (c)’’. (3) Section 851 of the Homeland Security (1)(D), and (2)(A) of section 1708(b) of title 41, (9) Section 8709(a) of title 5, United States Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 421) is amended by strik- United States Code’’. Code, is amended by striking ‘‘section 6101(b) ing ‘‘section 4(1) of the Office of Federal Pro- (8) Section 604(g) of the American Recovery to (d)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101’’. curement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 403(1))’’ and and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (6 U.S.C. (10) Section 8714a(a) of title 5, United substituting ‘‘section 133 of title 41, United 453b(g)) is amended by striking ‘‘section 34 of States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘section States Code’’. the Office of Federal Procurement Policy 6101(b) to (d)’’ and substituting ‘‘section (4) Section 853(b) of the Homeland Security Act (41 U.S.C. 430)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101’’. Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 423(b)) is amended— 1906 of title 41, United States Code’’. (11) Section 8714b(a) of title 5, United (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘Section (9) Section 692(c) of the Post-Katrina States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘section 4(11) of the Office of Federal Procurement Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 6101(b) to (d)’’ and substituting ‘‘section Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 403(11))’’ and sub- (6 U.S.C. 792(c)) is amended by striking ‘‘sec- 6101’’. stituting ‘‘Section 134 of title 41, United tion 4 of the Office of Federal Procurement (12) Section 8714c(a) of title 5, United States Code’’; and Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 403)’’ and substituting States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘section (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘Section ‘‘section 134 of title 41, United States Code’’. 6101(b) to (d)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 309(d) of the Federal Property and Adminis- (10) Section 695 of the Post-Katrina Emer- 6101’’. trative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 259(d))’’ gency Management Reform Act of 2006 (6 (13) Section 8902(a) of title 5, United States and substituting ‘‘Section 153 of title 41, U.S.C. 794) is amended— Code, is amended by striking ‘‘section 6101(b) United States Code’’. (A) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘para- to (d)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101’’. (5) Section 854 of the Homeland Security graph (2) of section 303(c) of the Federal (14) Section 8953 of title 5, United States Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 424) is amended— Property and Administrative Services Act of Code, is amended— (A) by striking ‘‘section 32 of the Office of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 253(c))’’ and substituting (A) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ‘‘sec- Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. ‘‘paragraph (2) of section 3304(a) of title 41, tion 6101(b) to (d)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 428)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 1902 of title United States Code,’’; and 6101’’; and 41, United States Code,’’; and (B) in subsection (c), by striking ‘‘section 4 (B) in subsection (d)(3)— (B) by striking ‘‘subsections (c), (d), and (f) of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (i) before subparagraph (A), by striking of such section 32’’ and substituting ‘‘sub- Act (41 U.S.C. 403)’’ and substituting ‘‘section ‘‘the Contract Disputes Act of 1978’’ and subsections (a), (d), and (e) of such section 1902’’. 134 of title 41, United States Code’’. stituting ‘‘chapter 71 of title 41’’; (6) Section 855 of the Homeland Security SEC. 6. TITLE 7, UNITED STATES CODE. (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘(after Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 425) is amended— (1) Subsection (f)(1)(G) of the United States appropriate arrangements, as described in (A) in subsection (a)(2)— Cotton Futures Act (7 U.S.C. 15b(f)(1)(G)) is section 8(c) of such Act)’’; and (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘Sec- amended by striking ‘‘the Federal Property (iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘sections 31 and 34 of the Office of Federal Pro- and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 tion 10(a)(1) of such Act’’ and substituting curement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 427, 430)’’ and U.S.C. 471 et seq.)’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter ‘‘section 7104(b)(1) of title 41’’. substituting ‘‘Sections 1901 and 1906 of title 5 of title 40, United States Code’’. (15) Section 8983 of title 5, United States 41, United States Code’’; and (2) Section 5(a) of the United States Cotton Code, is amended— (ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking ‘‘Sec- Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 55(a)) is amended by (A) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ‘‘section 303(g) of the Federal Property and Ad- striking ‘‘the Federal Property and Adminis- tion 6101(b) to (d)’’ and substituting ‘‘section ministrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. trative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 471 et 6101’’; and 253(g))’’ and substituting ‘‘Section 3305 of seq.)’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 5 of title 40, (B) in subsection (d)(3)— title 41, United States Code’’; and United States Code’’. (i) before subparagraph (A), by striking (B) in subsection (b)(1)— (3) Section 7(c) of the United States Grain ‘‘the Contract Disputes Act of 1978’’ and sub- (i) by striking ‘‘section 31(a)(2) of the Of- Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 79(c)) is amended by stituting ‘‘chapter 71 of title 41’’; fice of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 striking ‘‘the Federal Property and Adminis- (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘(after U.S.C. 427(a)(2))’’ and substituting ‘‘section trative Services Act of 1949, as amended (40 appropriate arrangements, as described in 1901(a)(2) of title 41, United States Code’’; U.S.C. 471 et seq.)’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter section 8(c) of such Act)’’; and and 5 of title 40, United States Code’’. (iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘sec- (ii) by striking ‘‘section 303(g)(1)(B) of the (4) Section 10(a) of the Act of June 29, 1935 tion 10(a)(1) of such Act’’ and substituting Federal Property and Administrative Serv- (ch. 338, 7 U.S.C. 427i(a)) (known as the Agri- ‘‘section 7104(b)(1) of title 41’’. ices Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 253(g)(1)(B))’’ and cultural Research Act and the Bankhead- (16) Section 9003(a) of title 5, United States substituting ‘‘section 3305(a)(2) of title 41, Jones Act) is amended by striking ‘‘section Code, is amended by striking ‘‘section 6101(b) United States Code,’’. 3709, Revised Statutes’’ and substituting to (d)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101’’. (7) Section 856(a) of the Homeland Security ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, United States Code’’. SEC. 5. TITLE 6, UNITED STATES CODE. Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 426(a)) is amended— (5) Section 386 of the Agricultural Adjust- (1) Section 309(b)(6) of the Homeland Secu- (A) in paragraph (1)— ment Act of 1938 (7 U.S.C. 1386) is amended by rity Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 189(b)(6)) is amended (i) in the heading, by striking ‘‘FEDERAL striking ‘‘section 3741 of the Revised Stat- by striking ‘‘section 303(b)(1)(C) of the Fed- PROPERTY AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ACT utes (U.S.C., 1934 edition, title 41, sec. 22)’’ eral Property and Administrative Services OF 1949’’ and substituting ‘‘PROVISIONS RE- and substituting ‘‘section 6306 of title 41, Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 253(b)(1)(C))’’ and sub- FERRED TO IN SECTION 171(c) OF TITLE 41, United States Code,’’. stituting ‘‘section 3303(a)(1)(C) of title 41, UNITED STATES CODE’’; (6) Section 514(f) of the Agricultural Ad- United States Code,’’. (ii) before subparagraph (A), by striking justment Act of 1938 (7 U.S.C. 1514(f)) is (2) Section 833 of the Homeland Security ‘‘title III of the Federal Property and Admin- amended by striking ‘‘section 3741 of the Re- Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 393) is amended— istrative Services Act of 1949’’ and sub- vised Statutes, as amended (41 U.S.C., sec- (A) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ‘‘sec- stituting ‘‘the provisions referred to in section 22)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6306 of tion 32 of the Office of Federal Procurement tion 171(c) of title 41, United States Code’’; title 41, United States Code,’’. Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 428) the amount speci- (iii) in subparagraph (A)— (7) Section 205(a) of the Agricultural Mar- fied in subsections (c), (d), and (f) of such (I) by striking ‘‘Paragraphs (1), (2), (6), and keting Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1624(a)) is amend- section 32’’ and substituting ‘‘section 1902 of (7) of subsection (c) of section 303 (41 U.S.C. ed by striking ‘‘section 3648 (31 U.S.C., sec. title 41, United States Code, the amount 253)’’ and substituting ‘‘Paragraphs (1), (2), 529) and section 3709 (41 U.S.C., sec. 5) of the specified in subsections (a), (d), and (e) of (6), and (7) of section 3304(a) of title 41, Revised Statutes’’ and substituting ‘‘section such section 1902’’; United States Code’’; and 3324(a) and (b) of title 31, United States Code, (B) in subsection (b)(2)(A), by striking (II) by striking ‘‘(subject to subsection (e) and section 6101 of title 41, United States ‘‘section 32(c) of the Office of Federal Pro- of such section)’’ and substituting ‘‘(subject Code,’’.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:30 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JN7.050 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE June 22, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2963 (8) Section 407(c)(2) of the Food for Peace 396; 41 U.S.C. 255)’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter and substituting ‘‘the provisions referred to Act (7 U.S.C. 1736a(c)(2)) is amended by strik- 45 of title 41, United States Code’’; in section 171(b) and (c)’’. ing ‘‘Federal Property and Administrative (C) in subparagraph (F), by striking ‘‘sec- (9) Section 2664(a) of title 10, United States Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 471 et seq.)’’ tion 3741 of the Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. Code, is amended by striking ‘‘subtitle I of and substituting ‘‘provisions referred to in 22)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6306 of title 41, title 40 and title III of the Federal Property section 171(b) and (c) of title 41, United United States Code’’; and and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 States Code,’’. (D) in subparagraph (G), by striking ‘‘sub- U.S.C. 251 et seq.)’’ and substituting ‘‘the (9) Section 335(c)(4) of the Consolidated sections (a) and (c) of section 304 of the Fed- provisions referred to in section 171(b) and Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. eral Property and Administrative Services (c) of title 41’’. 1985(c)(4)) is amended by striking ‘‘Federal Act of 1949 (63 Stat. 395; 41 U.S.C. 254(a) and (10) Section 2667(g)(1) of title 10, United Property and Administrative Services Act of (c))’’ and substituting ‘‘section 3901 of title States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘sub- 1949 (40 U.S.C. 471 et seq.)’’ and substituting 41, United States Code’’. section (a)(2) or subtitle I of title 40 and title III of the Federal Property and Administra- ‘‘provisions referred to in section 171(b) and SEC. 8. TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE. tive Services Act of 1949 (to the extent sub- (c) of title 41, United States Code,’’. (1) Section 2194(b)(2) of title 10, United title I and title III are inconsistent with this (10) Section 716(a) of the Agriculture, Rural States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘of sub- subsection)’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 5 of Development, Food and Drug Administra- title I of title 40 and division C (except sec- title 40 (to the extent such chapter is incon- tion, and Related Agencies Appropriations tions 3302, 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of sistent with this subsection) or subsection Act, 1998 (Public Law 105–86, 7 U.S.C. 2208 subtitle I’’ and substituting ‘‘referred to in (a)(3)’’. note) is amended— section 171(b) and (c)’’. (11) Section 2905(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Defense (A) in the heading, by striking ‘‘BUY AMER- (2) Section 821 of the Floyd D. Spence Na- Base Closure and Real1ignment Act of 1990 ICAN ACT’’ and substituting ‘‘CHAPTER 83 OF tional Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal (Public Law 101–510, div. B, title XXIX, part TITLE 41, UNITED STATES CODE’’; and Year 2001 (Public Law 106–398, § 1 [H.R. 5408], A, 10 U.S.C. 2687 note) is amended by striking (B) by striking ‘‘sections 2 through 4 of the 10 U.S.C. 2302 note) is amended— ‘‘the Federal Property and Administrative Act of March 3, 1933 (41 U.S.C. 10a–10c; popu- (A) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘sections Services Act of 1949’’ and substituting ‘‘chap- larly known as the ‘Buy American Act’)’’ and 6 and 25 of the Office of Federal Procurement ter 5 of title 40, United States Code’’. substituting ‘‘chapter 83 of title 41, United Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 405 and 421)’’ and sub- (12) Section 204(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Defense States Code’’. stituting ‘‘sections 1121 and 1303 of title 41, Authorization Amendments and Base Clo- (11) Section 921 of the Federal Agriculture United States Code,’’; and sure and Realignment Act (Public Law 100– Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 (B) in subsection (e)(2), by striking ‘‘sec- 526, 10 U.S.C. 2687 note) is amended by strik- U.S.C. 2279b) is amended— tion 4(12) of the Office of Federal Procure- ing ‘‘the Federal Property and Administra- (A) in subsection (h)(4), by striking ‘‘the ment Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 403(12))’’ and sub- tive Services Act of 1949’’ and substituting Federal Property and Administrative Serv- stituting ‘‘section 103 of title 41, United ‘‘chapter 5 of title 40, United States Code’’. (13) Section 2691(b) of title 10, United ices Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 471 et seq.)’’ and States Code’’. States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘of sub- substituting ‘‘chapter 5 of title 40, United (3) Section 822 of the National Defense Au- title I of title 40 and division C (except sec- States Code’’; and thorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996 (Public tions 3302, 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of (B) in subsection (i), by striking ‘‘Federal Law 104–106, 10 U.S.C. 2302 note) is amended— Property and Administrative Services Act of subtitle I’’ and substituting ‘‘referred to in (A) in subsection (d)(1)(B), by striking section 171(b) and (c)’’. 1949 (40 U.S.C. 471 et seq.)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 26(f) of the Office of Federal Pro- ‘‘provisions referred to in section 171(b) and (14) Section 2696(b) of title 10, United curement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 422(f))’’ and States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘sub- (c) of title 41, United States Code,’’. substituting ‘‘section 1502(a) and (b) of title title I of title 40 and title III of the Federal (12) Section 1472(e) of the National Agricul- 41, United States Code’’; Property and Administrative Services Act of tural Research, Extension, and Teaching (B) in subsection (e)(3)(B)(iii), by striking 1949 (41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.)’’ and substituting Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3318(e)) is amend- ‘‘section 26(f) of the Office of Federal Pro- ‘‘chapter 5 of title 40’’. ed by striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised curement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 422(f))’’ and (15) Section 2854a(d)(1) of title 10, United Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5), and the provisions of substituting ‘‘section 1502(a) and (b) of title States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘Sub- section 3648 of the Revised Statutes (31 41, United States Code’’; title I of title 40 and division C (except sec- U.S.C. 529)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of (C) in subsection (f)— tions 3302, 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of title 41, United States Code, and the provi- (i) by striking ‘‘section 26(f) of the Office of subtitle I’’ and substituting ‘‘Provisions of sions of section 3324(a) and (b) of title 31, Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. law referred to in section 171(b) and (c)’’. United States Code’’. 422(f))’’ and substituting ‘‘section 1502(a) and (16) Section 2878(e)(2) of title 10, United (13) Section 6201(b)(2) of the Farm Security (b) of title 41, United States Code’’; and States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘Sub- and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Public (ii) by striking ‘‘such section 26(f)’’ and title I of title 40 and title III of the Federal Law 107–171, 7 U.S.C. 5901 note) is amended substituting ‘‘such section 1502(a) and (b)’’; Property and Administrative Services Act of by striking ‘‘Federal Property and Adminis- and 1949 (41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.)’’ and substituting trative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 471 et (D) in subsection (g)(2)(A), by striking ‘‘Chapter 5 of title 40’’. seq.)’’ and substituting ‘‘provisions referred ‘‘section 34 of the Office of Federal Procure- (17) Section 8304(5) of the Federal Acquisi- to in section 171(b) and (c) of title 41, United ment Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 430)’’ and sub- tion Streamlining Act of 1994 (Public Law States Code,’’. stituting ‘‘section 1906 of title 41, United 103–355, 10 U.S.C. 3452 note) is amended by SEC. 7. TITLE 8, UNITED STATES CODE. States Code,’’. striking ‘‘the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act (41 (1) Section 1248(c)(3) of the National De- (4) Section 9002(c) of the Federal Acquisi- U.S.C. 46–48c)’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 85 fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 tion Streamlining Act of 1994 (Public Law of title 41, United States Code’’. (18) Section 804(d) of the Strom Thurmond (Public Law 110–181, 8 U.S.C. 1157 note) is 103–355, 10 U.S.C. 2302c note) is amended by National Defense Authorization Act for Fis- amended by striking ‘‘section 4(1) of the Of- striking ‘‘section 18(a)(3)(B) of the Office of cal Year 1999 (Public Law 105–261, 10 U.S.C. fice of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 Federal Procurement Policy Act’’ and sub- 3741 note) is amended— U.S.C. 403(1))’’ and substituting ‘‘section 133 stituting ‘‘section 1708(e)(1)(B) of title 41, (A) by striking ‘‘2324(l)’’ and substituting of title 41, United States Code’’. United States Code’’. ‘‘3741(2)’’; and (2) Section 241(g)(1) of the Immigration and (5) Section 810(b)(2)(A) of the National De- (B) by striking ‘‘section 306(l) of the Fed- Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1231(g)(1)) is fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 eral Property and Administrative Services amended by striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Re- (Public Law 105–85, 10 U.S.C. 2405 note) is Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C.256(l))’’ and substituting vised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting amended by striking ‘‘the Contract Disputes ‘‘section 4301(2) of title 41, United States ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, United States Code’’. Act of 1978’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 71 of Code)’’. (3) Section 285(a) of the Immigration and title 41, United States Code,’’. (19) Section 8675(d) of title 10, United Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1355(a)) is amended (6) Section 2461(d)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘sub- by striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Stat- States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘section title I of title 40 and division C (except sec- utes, as amended (41 U.S.C. 5),’’ and sub- 2 of the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act (41 U.S.C. tions 3302, 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of stituting ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, United 47)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 8503 of title subtitle I’’ and substituting ‘‘the provisions States Code,’’. 41’’. referred to in section 171(b) and (c)’’. (4) Section 294(a)(1) of the Immigration and (7) Section 2562(a)(1) of title 10, United (20) Section 9494(b)(1) of title 10, United Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1363a(a)(1)) is States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘sub- States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘sub- amended— title I of title 40 and division C (except sec- title I of title 40 and division C (except sec- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘sections 3302, 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of tions 3302, 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of tion 3732(a) of the Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. subtitle I’’ and substituting ‘‘the provisions subtitle I’’ and substituting ‘‘the provisions 11(a))’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6301(a) and referred to in section 171(b) and (c)’’. referred to in section 171(b) and (c)’’. (b)(1) through (3) of title 41, United States (8) Section 2576(a) of title 10, United States (21) Section 9781(g) of title 10, United Code’’; Code, is amended by striking ‘‘subtitle I of States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘sub- (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ‘‘sec- title 40 and division C (except sections 3302, title I of title 40 and division C (except section 305 of the Act of June 30, 1949 (63 Stat. 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of subtitle I’’ tions 3302, 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:30 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JN7.050 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H2964 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 22, 2021 subtitle I’’ and substituting ‘‘the provisions utes’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of title through (d) of section 3307 of title 41, United referred to in section 171(b) and (c)’’. 41, United States Code’’. States Code’’; and SEC. 9. TITLE 12, UNITED STATES CODE. (14) Section 1316(h)(3) of the Federal Hous- (D) by striking ‘‘2377 or 314B’’ and sub- (1) Section 5153 of the Revised Statutes (12 ing Enterprises Financial Safety and Sound- stituting ‘‘section 2377 or subsections (b) U.S.C. 90) is amended by striking ‘‘Federal ness Act of 1992 (12 U.S.C. 4516(h)(3)) is through (d) of section 3307’’. Property and Administrative Services Act of amended by striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Re- (4) Section 2 of the Act of June 16, 1948 (ch. 1949, as amended’’ and substituting ‘‘provi- vised Statutes of the United States (41 U.S.C. 483, 15 U.S.C. 313 note), is amended by striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Statutes’’ sions referred to in section 171(b) and (c) of 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, title 41, United States Code’’. United States Code’’. (15) Section 319 (matter before paragraph United States Code’’. (2) Section 502(c)(2) of the Housing Act of (5) Section 417(a) of the Small Business Re- 1948 (12 U.S.C. 1701c(c)(2)) is amended by (1)) of the Enhancing Financial Institution Safety and Soundness Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. authorization Act of 1997 (Public Law 105–135, striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Stat- 15 U.S.C. 631 note) is amended by striking utes’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of title 5416 (matter before paragraph (1)) is amended by striking ‘‘Federal Property and Adminis- ‘‘section 22 of the Office of Federal Procure- 41, United States Code’’. ment Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 418b)’’ and sub- (3) Section 108(d) of the Housing and Urban trative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.)’’ and substituting ‘‘provisions referred stituting ‘‘section 1707 of title 41, United Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701z(d)) States Code’’. to in section 171(b) and (c) of title 41, United is amended— (6) Section 3(v)(1) of the Small Business (A) by striking ‘‘the Federal Property and States Code,’’. Act (15 U.S.C. 632(v)(1)) is amended by strik- Administrative Services Act of 1949’’ and (16) Section 1017(a)(5)(C) of the Consumer ing ‘‘sections 303H through 303K of the Fed- substituting ‘‘chapter 5 title 40, United Financial Protection Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. eral Property and Administrative Services States Code’’; and 5497(a)(5)(C)) is amended by striking ‘‘section Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 253h through 253k)’’ and (B) by striking ‘‘such Act’’ and sub- 3709 of the Revised Statutes of the United substituting ‘‘sections 4101, 4103, 4105, and stituting ‘‘such chapter’’. States (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘sec- 4106 of title 41, United States Code’’. (4) Section 502 of the Housing and Urban tion 6101 of title 41, United States Code’’. (7) Section 5 of the Small Business Act (15 Development Act of 1970 (12 U.S.C. 1701z–2) is SEC. 10. TITLE 14, UNITED STATES CODE. U.S.C. 634) is amended— amended— (1) Effective January 4, 2011, section 5(c)(2) (A) in subsection (b)(4), by striking ‘‘Sec- (A) in subsection (c)— of Public Law 111–350 (124 Stat. 3847) is re- tion 3709 of the Revised Statutes, as amended (i) by striking ‘‘the Federal Property and pealed. (41 U.S.C., sec. 5),’’ and substituting ‘‘Section Administrative Services Act of 1949’’ and (2) Section 501(d) of title 14, United States 6101 of title 41, United States Code,’’; and substituting ‘‘chapter 5 of title 40, United Code, is amended by striking ‘‘subtitle I of (B) in subsection (c), by striking ‘‘section States Code’’; and title 40 and division C (except sections 3302, 3709 of the Revised Statutes, as amended (41 (ii) by striking ‘‘such Act’’ and sub- 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of subtitle I U.S.C., sec. 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101 stituting ‘‘such chapter’’; and of title 41’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 5 of of title 41, United States Code’’. (B) in subsection (e), by striking ‘‘section title 40’’. (8) Section 8 of the Small Business Act (15 3709 of the Revised Statutes’’ and sub- (3) Section 504(a)(8) of title 14, United U.S.C. 637) is amended— stituting ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, United States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘sub- (A) in subsection (d)(4)(F)(ii), by striking States Code’’. title I of title 40 and title III of the Federal ‘‘the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 (41 U.S.C. (5) Section 2(c)(2) of the National Housing Property and Administrative Services Act of 601–613)’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 71 of title Act (12 U.S.C. 1703(c)(2)) is amended by strik- 1949 (41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.)’’ and substituting 41, United States Code’’; ing ‘‘Section 3709 of the Revised Statutes’’ ‘‘chapter 5 of title 40’’. (B) in subsection (d)(13)(E)— and substituting ‘‘Section 6101 of title 41, (4) Section 901(a) of title 14, United States (i) by striking ‘‘section 25(a) of the Office United States Code,’’. Code, is amended by striking ‘‘subtitle I of of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 421(a))’’ and substituting ‘‘section 1302(a) of (6) Section 204(g) of the National Housing title 40 and division C (except sections 3302, title 41, United States Code,’’; and Act (12 U.S.C. 1710(g)) is amended by striking 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of subtitle I (ii) by striking ‘‘section 25 of such Act’’ ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Statutes’’ and of title 41’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 5 of and substituting ‘‘section 1303(a) of title 41, substituting ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, United title 40’’. United States Code,’’; States Code,’’. (5) Section 1136(2) of title 14, United States (C) in subsection (e)(2)(A)(i), by striking (7) Section 207(l) of the National Housing Code, is amended by striking ‘‘section 16 of ‘‘section 18(a)(7) of the Office of Federal Pro- Act (12 U.S.C. 1713(l)) is amended by striking the Office of Federal Procurement Policy curement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 416(a)(7))’’ ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Statutes’’ and Act (41 U.S.C. 414)’’ and substituting ‘‘section and substituting ‘‘section 1708(d) of title 41, substituting ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, United 1702 of title 41’’. United States Code’’’; States Code,’’. SEC. 11. TITLE 15, UNITED STATES CODE. (D) in subsection (g)(2), by striking ‘‘sec- (8) Section 604(g) of the National Housing (1) Section 4 of the Metric Conversion Act tion 303(c) of the Federal Property and Ad- Act (12 U.S.C. 1739(g)) is amended by striking of 1975 (15 U.S.C. 205c) is amended— ministrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Statutes’’ and (A) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘section 253(c))’’ and substituting ‘‘section 3304(a) of substituting ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, United 403(6) of title 41, United States Code’’ and title 41, United States Code,’’; States Code,’’. substituting ‘‘section 107 of title 41, United (E) in subsection (h)(1)— (9) Section 708(h) of the National Housing States Code’’; and (i) in subparagraph (A)(iii), by striking Act (12 U.S.C. 1747g(h)) is amended by strik- (B) in paragraph (8), by striking ‘‘has the ‘‘section 16(3) of the Office of Federal Pro- ing ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Statutes’’ meaning given such terms in section 304A of curement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 414(3))’’ and and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, the Federal Property and Administrative substituting ‘‘section 1702(c)(1) and (2) of United States Code,’’. Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 254b)’’ and subtitle 41, United States Code’’; and (10) Section 712 of the National Housing stituting ‘‘has the meaning given the term (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘title Act (12 U.S.C. 1747k) is amended by striking ‘cost or pricing data’ in section 3501(a) of III of the Federal Property and Administra- ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Statutes’’ and title 41, United States Code’’. tive Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 251 et substituting ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, United (2) Section 7(4) of the Metric Conversion seq.)’’ and substituting ‘‘the provisions re- States Code’’. Act of 1975 (15 U.S.C. 205f(4)) is amended by ferred to in section 171(c) of title 41, United (11) Section 904(f) of the National Housing striking ‘‘Federal Property and Administra- States Code,’’; Act (12 U.S.C. 1750c(f)) is amended by strik- tive Services Act of 1949, as amended (40 (F) in subsection (h)(2)— ing ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Statutes’’ U.S.C. 471 et seq.)’’ and substituting ‘‘provi- (i) by striking ‘‘section 303(f)(2) of the Fed- and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, sions referred to in section 171(b) and (c) of eral Property and Administrative Services United States Code,’’. title 41, United States Code’’. Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 253(f)(2))’’ and sub- (12) Section 208(b) of the Federal Credit (3) Section 14(a) of the Metric Conversion stituting ‘‘paragraphs (3) and (4) of section Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1788(b)) is amended— Act of 1975 (15 U.S.C. 205l(a)) is amended— 3304(e) of title 41, United States Code,’’; and (A) in the matter before paragraph (1), by (A) by striking ‘‘title III of the Federal (ii) by striking ‘‘section 303(f)(1) of such striking ‘‘Federal Property and Administra- Property and Administrative Services Act of Act or section 2304(f)(1) of such title’’ and tive Services Act of 1949’’ and substituting 1949 (41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.)’’ and substituting substituting ‘‘section 3304(e)(1) of title 41, ‘‘provisions referred to in section 171(b) and ‘‘the provisions referred to in section 171(c) United States Code, or section 2304(f)(1) of (c) of title 41, United States Code,’’; and of title 41, United States Code’’; title 10, United States Code’’; (B) in the matter after paragraph (2), by (B) by striking ‘‘section 314B(c) of the Fed- (G) in subsection (j), by striking ‘‘section striking ‘‘Section 3709 of the Revised Stat- eral Property and Administrative Services 4(1) of the Office of Federal Procurement utes of the United States’’ and substituting Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 264b(c))’’ and sub- Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 403(1))’’ and sub- ‘‘Section 6101 of title 41, United States stituting ‘‘section 3307(d) of title 41, United stituting ‘‘section 133 of title 41, United Code,’’. States Code’’; States Code’’; and (13) Section 17(g) of the Federal Deposit In- (C) by striking ‘‘section 314B of the Federal (H) in subsection (m)(1)(A), by striking surance Act (12 U.S.C. 1827(g)) is amended by Property and Administrative Services Act of ‘‘section 27(f)(5) of the Office of Federal Pro- striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Stat- 1949’’ and substituting ‘‘subsections (b) curement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 423(f)(5))’’ and

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United States Code’’; and Computing Act of 1991 (15 U.S.C. 5528) is (9) Section 1321 of the Small Business Jobs (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘sec- amended— Act of 2010 (Public Law 111–240, 15 U.S.C. 637 tion 4 of the Office of Federal Procurement (A) in subsection (b)(1)(B), by striking note) is amended— Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 403)’’ and substituting ‘‘title III of the Act of March 3, 1933 (41 (A) by striking ‘‘section 25(a) of the Office ‘‘section 107 of title 41, United States Code’’; U.S.C. 10a–10d; popularly known as the Buy of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. and American Act) as amended by the Buy Amer- 421(a))’’ and substituting ‘‘section 1302(a) of (B) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘the Jav- ican Act of 1988’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter title 41, United States Code,’’; and its-Wagner-O’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46 et seq.)’’ 83 of title 41, United States Code’’; and (B) by striking ‘‘section 25 of such Act’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 85 of title 41, (B) in subsection (c)— and substituting ‘‘section 1303(a) of title 41, United States Code’’. (i) in the heading, by striking ‘‘BUY AMER- United States Code,’’. (16) Section 604(d) of the Veterans Entre- ICAN ACT’’ and substituting ‘‘CHAPTER 83 OF (10) Section 304(b) of the Business Oppor- preneurship and Small Business Develop- TITLE 41, UNITED STATES CODE’’; and tunity Development Reform Act of 1988 (Pub- ment Act of 1999 (Public Law 106–50, 15 U.S.C. (ii) by striking ‘‘title III of the Act of lic Law 100–656, 15 U.S.C. 637 note) is amend- 657b note) is amended by striking ‘‘section March 3, 1933 (41 U.S.C. 10a–10d; popularly ed by striking ‘‘section 22 of the Office of 6(d)(4)(A) of the Office of Federal Procure- known as the Buy American Act), as amend- Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. ment Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 405(d)(4)(A))’’ and ed by the Buy American Act of 1988,’’ and 418b)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 1707 of title substituting ‘‘section 1122(a)(4)(A) of title 41, substituting ‘‘chapter 83 of title 41, United 41, United States Code’’. United States Code,’’. States Code,’’. (11) Section 9 of the Small Business Act (15 (17) Section 36(e) of the Small Business Act SEC. 12. TITLE 16, UNITED STATES CODE. U.S.C. 638) is amended— (15 U.S.C. 657f(e)) is amended by striking (1) Section 3 of Public Law 90–545 (16 U.S.C. (A) in subsection (e)(8), by striking ‘‘sec- ‘‘the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46 79c) is amended— tion 35(c)(1) of the Office of Federal Procure- et seq.)’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 85 of title (A) in subsection (b)(2), by striking ‘‘the ment Policy Act’’ and substituting ‘‘section 41, United States Code’’. Federal Property and Administrative Serv- 1303(a)(1) of title 41, United States Code’’; (18) Section 44(a)(3) of the Small Business ices Act of 1949, as amended’’ and sub- and Act (15 U.S.C. 657q(a)(3)) is amended by strik- stituting ‘‘chapter 5 of title 40, United States (B) in subsection (n)(2)(A), by striking ing ‘‘United States Code’’ and substituting Code’’; and ‘‘section 25(c)(1) of the Office of Federal Pro- ‘‘United States Code,’’. (B) in subsection (c), by striking ‘‘the Fed- curement Policy Act’’ and substituting ‘‘sec- (19) Section 8(b) of the Joint Resolution of eral Property and Administrative Services tion 1303(a)(1) of title 41, United States December 30, 1947 (ch. 526, 15 U.S.C. 713d–2(b)) Act of 1949 (63 Stat. 377), as amended (40 Code’’. is amended by striking ‘‘sections 3709 and U.S.C. 471 et seq.)’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter (12) Section 15 of the Small Business Act 3648 of the Revised Statutes, as amended 5 of title 40, United States Code’’. (15 U.S.C. 644) is amended— (U.S.C., title 41, sec. 5, and title 31, sec. 529)’’ (2) Section 201(a)(2)(B)(ii) of Public Law 91– (A) in subsection (c)(1)(A), by striking ‘‘the and substituting ‘‘section 3324(a) and (b) of 661 (16 U.S.C. 160b(a)(2)(B)(ii)) is amended by first section of the Act entitled ‘An Act to title 31, United States Code, and section 6101 striking ‘‘the Federal Property and Adminis- create a Committee on Purchases of Blind- of title 41, United States Code’’. trative Services Act of 1949 (63 Stat. 377), as made Products, and for other purposes’, ap- (20) Section 4(h) of the Commodity Credit amended’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 5 of proved June 25, 1938 (41 U.S.C. 46)’’ and subtitle 40, United States Code’’. stituting ‘‘section 8502 of title 41, United Corporation Charter Act (15 U.S.C. 714b(h)) is amended by striking ‘‘the Federal Property (3) Section 2 of the Act of December 22, 1944 States Code’’; (ch. 674, 16 U.S.C. 343b), is amended by strik- (B) in subsection (c)(2)(B), by striking and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 5 of ing ‘‘section 355, as amended, section 1136, as ‘‘section 2 of the Act entitled ‘An Act to cre- amended, and section 3709 of the Revised ate a Committee on Purchases of Blind-made title 40, United States Code’’. (21) Section 14 of the Commodity Credit Statutes (except the last paragraph of said Products, and for other purposes’, approved section 355, as amended’’ and substituting June 25, 1938 (41 U.S.C. 47)’’ and substituting Corporation Charter Act (15 U.S.C. 714l) is amended by striking ‘‘section 1 of the Act of ‘‘sections 3111 and 3112 of title 40, United ‘‘section 8503 of title 41, United States Code’’; States Code, and section 6101 of title 41, (C) in subsection (q)(2)(A)— February 27, 1877, as amended (41 U.S.C., 1940 edition, 22)’’ and substituting ‘‘section United States Code (except said section (i) by striking ‘‘section 25(a) of the Office 3112’’. of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 6306(a) of title 41, United States Code,’’. (22) Section 21(b)(1) of the Federal Fire (4) Section 317 of Public Law 98–146 (16 4219(a))’’ and substituting ‘‘section 1302(a) of U.S.C. 396f) (known as the Department of the title 41, United States Code,’’; and Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2218(b)(1)) is amended by striking ‘‘section Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation (ii) by striking ‘‘section 25 of such Act’’ Act, 1984) is amended by striking ‘‘the Fed- and substituting ‘‘section 1303(a) of title 41, 3709 of the Revised Statutes, as amended (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of eral Property and Administrative Services United States Code,’’; and Act of 1949’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 5 of (D) in subsection (r)(2), by striking ‘‘sec- title 41, United States Code,’’. (23) Section 8 of the Electric and Hybrid title 40, United States Code’’. tion 303J(b) of the Federal Property and Ad- (5) Section 9102(e) of the Department of De- Vehicle Research, Development, and Dem- ministrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. fense Appropriations Act, 1990 (Public Law onstration Act of 1976 (15 U.S.C. 2507) is 253j(b))’’ and substituting ‘‘section 4106(c) of 101–165, 16 U.S.C. 396f note) is amended by amended— title 41, United States Code’’. striking ‘‘the Federal Property and Adminis- (A) in subsection (c), by striking ‘‘section (13) Section 2353 of the Federal Acquisition trative Services Act of 1949, as amended’’ and 3709 of the Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ Streamlining Act of 1994 (Public Law 103–355, substituting ‘‘section 102 of title 40, United and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, 15 U.S.C. 644 note) is amended— States Code’’. (A) in subsection (a)(2), by striking ‘‘the United States Code’’; and (6) Section 102(d) of the Everglades Na- Contract Disputes Act of 1978 (41 U.S.C. 601 (B) in subsection (e), by striking ‘‘title III tional Park Protection and Expansion Act of et seq.)’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 71 of title of the Act of March 3, 1933 (47 Stat. 1520; 41 1989 (16 U.S.C. 410r–6(d)) is amended by strik- 41, United States Code’’; and U.S.C. 10a–10c)’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 83 ing ‘‘the Federal Property and Administra- (B) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘the Con- of title 41, United States Code’’. tive Services Act of 1949 (63 Stat. 377)’’ and tract Disputes Act of 1978 (41 U.S.C. 601 et (24) Section 10 of the Toxic Substances substituting ‘‘chapter 5 of title 40, United seq.)’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 71 of title Control Act (15 U.S.C. 2609) is amended— States Code’’. 41, United States Code’’. (A) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘sections (7) Section 2 of Public Law 86–62 (16 U.S.C. (14) Section 133(c) of the Small Business 3648 and 3709 of the Revised Statutes (31 430a–2) is amended by striking ‘‘the Federal Administration Reauthorization and Amend- U.S.C. 529, 14 U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting Property and Administrative Services Act of ment Act of 1988 (Public Law 100–590, 15 ‘‘section 3324(a) and (b) of title 31, United 1949, as amended’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter U.S.C. 644 note) is amended— States Code, and section 6101 of title 41, 5 of title 40, United States Code’’. (A) by striking ‘‘affiars’’ and substituting United States Code’’; and (8) Section 102(c) of Public Law 101–442 (16 ‘‘affairs’’; and (B) in subsection (b)(2)(B), by striking U.S.C. 430h–7(c)) is amended by striking ‘‘the (B) by striking ‘‘the first section of the Act ‘‘sections 3648 and 3709 of the Revised Stat- Federal Property and Administrative Serv- entitled ‘An Act to create a Committee on utes (31 U.S.C. 529, 41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and sub- ices Act of 1949, as amended’’ and sub- Purchases of Blind-made Products, and for stituting ‘‘section 3324(a) and (b) of title 31, stituting ‘‘chapter 5 of title 40, United States other purposes’, approved June 25, 1938 (41 United States Code, and section 6101 of title Code’’. U.S.C. 46)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 8502 of 41, United States Code’’. (9) Subparagraph (D) of the introductory title 41, United States Code’’. (25) Section 27(b) of the Toxic Substances provisions of section 3 of Public Law 90–468 (15) Section 31(b) of the Small Business Act Control Act (15 U.S.C. 2626(b)) is amended by (16 U.S.C. 441l) is amended by striking ‘‘the (15 U.S.C. 657a(b)) is amended— striking ‘‘sections 3648 and 3709 of the Re- Federal Property and Administrative Serv- (A) in paragraph (1)— vised Statutes (31 U.S.C. 529; 41 U.S.C. 5)’’ ices Act of 1949’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 5 (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘sec- and substituting ‘‘section 3324(a) and (b) of of title 40, United States Code’’. tion 27(f)(5) of the Office of Federal Procure- title 31, United States Code, and section 6101 (10) Section 2(a) of the Act of May 17, 1954 ment Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 423(f)(5))’’ and of title 41, United States Code’’. (ch. 204, 16 U.S.C. 450jj–1(a)) (known as the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:30 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JN7.050 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H2966 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 22, 2021 Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Act) by striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Stat- erty and Administrative Services Act of is amended by striking ‘‘section 3709 of the utes (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 1949’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 5 of title 40, Revised Statutes, as amended’’ and sub- 6101 of title 41, United States Code,’’. United States Code’’. stituting ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, United (25) Section 9(d)(2)(A) of the Pittman-Rob- (36) Section 4(e)(1) of the Coastal Barrier States Code’’. ertson Wildlife Restoration Act (known as Resources Act (16 U.S.C. 3503(e)(1)) is amend- (11) Public Law 87–313 (16 U.S.C. 459a–4 the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act) ed by striking ‘‘the Federal Property and Ad- note) is amended by striking ‘‘the Federal (16 U.S.C. 669h(d)(2)(A)) is amended by strik- ministrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. Property and Administrative Services Act of ing ‘‘section 4 of the Office of Federal Pro- 471 et seq.)’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 5 of 1949, as amended’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter curement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 403)’’ and subtitle 40, United States Code,’’. 5 of title 40, United States Code’’. stituting ‘‘section 132 of title 41, United SEC. 13. TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE. (12) Section 2(a) of Public Law 92–237 (16 States Code’’. (1) Section 443 of title 18, United States U.S.C. 460m–9(a)) is amended by striking (26) Section 208(d) of the Sikes Act (16 Code, is amended by striking ‘‘section 103 of ‘‘the Federal Property and Administrative U.S.C. 670o(d)) is amended by striking ‘‘title Title 41’’ and substituting ‘‘section 3 of the Services Act of 1949 (63 Stat 377; 40 U.S.C. 471 III (other than section 304) of the Federal Contract Settlement Act of 1944 (ch. 358, 58 et seq.), as amended’’ and substituting Property and Administrative Services Act of Stat. 650)’’. ‘‘chapter 5 of title 40, United States Code’’. 1949 (41 U.S.C. 251–260)’’ and substituting (2) Section 819(c) of the Omnibus Crime (13) Section 8(a) of Public Law 91–479 (16 ‘‘the provisions referred to in subsection Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (Public U.S.C. 460x–7(a)) is amended by striking ‘‘the 171(c) (except sections 3901 and 3905) of title Law 90–351, 18 U.S.C. 1761 note) is amended Federal Property and Administrative Serv- 41, United States Code’’. by striking ‘‘the first section of the Act of ices Act of 1949 (63 Stat. 377), as amended (40 (27) Section 3 of the Act of May 11, 1938 (ch. June 30, 1936 (49 Stat. 2036; 41 U.S.C. 35), com- U.S.C. 471 et seq.)’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 193, 16 U.S.C. 757) is amended by striking monly known as the Walsh-Healey Act’’ and 5 of title 40, United States Code’’. ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Statutes’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6502 of title 41, United (14) Section 3(a) of Public Law 92–589 (16 substituting ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, United States Code’’. U.S.C. 460bb–2(a)) is amended by striking States Code’’. (3) Section 3287 of title 18, United States ‘‘the Federal Property and Administrative (28) Section 9(d)(2)(A) of the Dingell-John- Code, is amended by striking ‘‘section 103 of Services Act of 1949 (63 Stat. 377), as amend- son Sport Fish Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. title 41’’ and substituting ‘‘section 3 of the ed’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 5 of title 40, 777h(d)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ‘‘sec- Contract Settlement Act of 1944 (ch. 358, 58 United States Code’’. tion 4 of the Office of Federal Procurement Stat. 650)’’. (15) Section 108(c)(1) of the Water Re- Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 403)’’ and substituting (4) Section 3672 of title 18, United States sources Development Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. ‘‘section 132 of title 41, United States Code’’. Code, is amended by striking ‘‘section 6101(b) 460ee(c)(1)) is amended by striking ‘‘the Fed- (29) Section 2 of the Federal Power Act (16 to (d)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101’’. eral Property and Administrative Services U.S.C. 793) is amended by striking ‘‘Federal (5) Section 118 of the Department of Jus- Act of 1949 (63 Stat. 377; 40 U.S.C. 471 et seq.), Property and Administrative Services Act of tice Appropriations Act, 2001 (Public Law as amended’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 5 of 1949, as amended’’ and substituting ‘‘provi- 106–553, section 1(a)(2) [title I], 18 U.S.C. 4013 title 40, United States Code’’. sions referred to in section 171(b) and (c) of note) is amended by striking ‘‘section 4(d) of (16) Section 2(d) of Public Law 93–555 (16 title 41, United States Code’’. the Service Contract Act of 1965 (41 U.S.C. U.S.C. 460ff–1(d)) is amended by striking ‘‘the (30) Section 14 of the Whaling Convention 353(d))’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6707(d) of Federal Property and Administrative Serv- Act of 1949 (16 U.S.C. 916l) is amended— title 41, United States Code’’. ices Act of 1949, as amended’’ and sub- (A) in paragraph (2)(e), by striking ‘‘sec- (6) Section 637 of division H of the Consoli- stituting ‘‘chapter 5 of title 40, United States tion 11 of the Act of March 1, 1919 (U.S.C., dated Appropriations Act, 2005 (Public Law Code’’. title 44, sec. 111), and section 3709 of the Re- 108–447, 18 U.S.C. 4124 note) is amended by (17) Section 2(a) of Public Law 94–235 (16 vised Statutes (U.S.C., title 41, sec. 5)’’ and striking ‘‘section 25(c)(1) of the Office of Fed- U.S.C. 460hh–1(a)) is amended by striking substituting ‘‘section 501 of title 44, United eral Procurement Act (41 U.S.C. 421(c)(1))’’ ‘‘the Federal Property and Administrative States Code, and section 6101 of title 41, and substituting ‘‘section 1303(a)(1) of title Services Act of 1949 (63 Stat. 377), as amend- United States Code’’; and 41, United States Code,’’. ed’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 5 of title 40, (B) in paragraph (2)(f), by striking ‘‘section SEC. 14. TITLE 19, UNITED STATES CODE. United States Code’’. 3709 of the Revised Statutes (U.S.C., title 41, (1) Section 3131(a)(1) of the Anti-Drug (18) Section 102(b) of Public Law 95–344 (16 sec. 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of Abuse Act of 1986 (19 U.S.C. 2081(a)(1)) is U.S.C. 460ii–1(b)) is amended by striking ‘‘the title 41, United States Code’’. amended by striking clauses (ii) through (v) Federal Property and Administrative Serv- (31) Section 12 of the Tuna Conventions of subparagraph (A) and substituting the fol- ices Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 471 et seq.)’’ and Act of 1950 (16 U.S.C. 961) is amended— lowing: substituting ‘‘chapter 5 of title 40, United (A) in subsection (c), by striking ‘‘section ‘‘(ii) sections 6301(a) and (b)(1) through (3) States Code’’. 11 of the Act of March 1, 1919 (U.S.C., title 44, and 6306 of title 41, United States Code, (19) Section 545(d)(1)(B) of The Land Be- sec. 111), or section 3709 of the Revised Stat- ‘‘(iii) chapter 45 of title 41, United States tween the Lakes Protection Act of 1998 (16 utes (U.S.C., title 41, sec. 5)’’ and sub- Code, U.S.C. 460lll–45(d)(1)(B)) is amended by strik- stituting ‘‘section 501 of title 44, United ‘‘(iv) section 8141 of title 40, United States ing ‘‘the Federal Property and Administra- States Code, or section 6101 of title 41, Code, and tive Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 471 et United States Code’’; and ‘‘(v) section 3901 of title 41, United States seq.)’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 5 of title 40, (B) in subsection (d), by striking ‘‘section Code, and’’. United States Code’’. 3709 of the Revised Statutes (U.S.C., title 41, (2) Section 302(c)(2)(B) of the Trade Agree- (20) The proviso relating to open purchase, sec. 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of ments Act of 1979 (19 U.S.C. 2512(c)(2)(B)) is without advertising, of seeds, cones, and title 41, United States Code’’. amended by striking ‘‘title III of the Act of nursery stock under the heading ‘‘GENERAL (32) Section 2(b)(1) of Public Law 87–758 (16 March 3, 1933 (41 U.S.C. 10a et seq.), com- EXPENSES, FOREST SERVICE’’ under the head- U.S.C. 1052(b)(1)) is amended by striking monly referred to as the Buy American Act’’ ing ‘‘FOREST SERVICE’’ in the Act of June ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Statutes of the and substituting ‘‘chapter 83 of title 41, 30, 1914 (ch. 131, 38 Stat. 429, 16 U.S.C. 504), is United States (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting United States Code’’. amended by striking ‘‘section 3709, Revised ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, United States Code’’. (3) Section 303 of the Trade Agreements Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘sec- (33) Section 114(a) of the Department of the Act of 1979 (19 U.S.C. 2513) is amended by tion 6101 of title 41, United States Code’’. Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies striking ‘‘title III of the Act of March 3, 1933 (21) The first section of the Act of July 26, Appropriations Act, 2012 (Public Law 112–74, (41 U.S.C. 10a et seq.), popularly referred to 1956 (ch. 736, 16 U.S.C. 505a) is amended by 16 U.S.C. 1336 note) is amended— as the Buy American Act,’’ and substituting striking ‘‘the Federal Property and Adminis- (A) by striking ‘‘section 304B of the Fed- ‘‘chapter 83 of title 41, United States Code’’. trative Services Act of 1949, as amended’’ and eral Property and Administrative Services (4) Section 1376(b)(1) of the Telecommuni- substituting ‘‘chapter 5 of title 40, United Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 254c)’’ and substituting cations Trade Act of 1988 (19 U.S.C. 3105(b)(1)) States Code’’. ‘‘section 3903 of title 41, United States Code’’; is amended— (22) Section 3 of the Act of April 24, 1950 and (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ‘‘title (ch. 97, 16 U.S.C. 580c) is amended by striking (B) by striking ‘‘5-year term restriction in III of the Act of March 3, 1933 (41 U.S.C. 10a, ‘‘section 3709, Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ subsection (d)’’ and substituting ‘‘5-year et seq.)’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 83 of title and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, term restriction in subsection (a)’’. 41, United States Code,’’; and United States Code’’. (34) Section 8(f)(2) of the Cooperative For- (B) in subparagraph (E), by striking ‘‘title (23) Section 302(b) of the Department of Ag- estry Assistance Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. III of the Act of March 3, 1933 (41 U.S.C. 10a, riculture Organic Act of 1944 (16 U.S.C. 590q– 2104(f)(2)) is amended by striking ‘‘section et seq.)’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 83 of title 1) is amended by striking ‘‘the Federal Prop- 3709 of the Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ 41, United States Code,’’. erty and Administrative Services Act of 1949, and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, SEC. 15. TITLE 20, UNITED STATES CODE. as amended’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 5 of United States Code’’. (1) Section 6(a) of the Act of March 4, 1927 title 40, United States Code’’. (35) Section 10(c) of the Cooperative For- (ch. 505, 20 U.S.C. 196(a)) is amended by strik- (24) Section 5(c) of the Act of August 11, estry Assistance Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2106(c)) ing ‘‘the Federal Property and Administra- 1939 (ch. 717, 16 U.S.C. 590z–3(c)) is amended is amended by striking ‘‘the Federal Prop- tive Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 471 et

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:30 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JN7.050 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE June 22, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2967 seq.) and section 321 of the Act of June 30, (8) Section 814(a)(6) of the James Madison 1949 (41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.)’’ and substituting 1932 (40 U.S.C. 303b)’’ and substituting ‘‘sec- Memorial Fellowship Act (20 U.S.C. ‘‘the provisions referred to in section 171(c) tion 1302 of title 40, United States Code, and 4513(a)(6)) is amended by striking ‘‘section 5 of title 41, United States Code’’. the provisions referred to in section 171(b) of title 41’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of (5) The Act of August 27, 1935 (ch. 763, 22 and (c) of title 41, United States Code’’. title 41, United States Code’’. U.S.C. 277e) is amended by striking ‘‘the Fed- (2) Section 142 of the Higher Education Act (9) Section 1411(a)(6) of the Barry Gold- eral Property and Administrative Services of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1018a) is amended— water Scholarship and Excellence in Edu- Act of 1949, as amended’’ and substituting (A) in subsection (d)(2)(A), by striking cation Act (20 U.S.C. 4710(a)(6)) is amended ‘‘chapter 5 of title 40, United States Code’’. ‘‘section 18 of the Office of Federal Procure- by striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Stat- (6) Section 3(b) of the Joint Resolution of ment Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 416)’’ and sub- utes (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘section January 28, 1948 (ch. 38, 22 U.S.C. 280b(b)) is stituting ‘‘section 1708 of title 41, United 6101 of title 41, United States Code’’. amended by striking ‘‘section 11 of the Act of States Code,’’; (10) Section 12(a)(6) of the Morris K. Udall March 1, 1919 (44 U.S.C. 111), and section 3709 (B) in subsection (d)(3)(A), by striking and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Act (20 of the Revised Statutes, as amended’’ and ‘‘sections 303A and 303B of the Federal Prop- U.S.C. 5608(a)(6)) is amended by striking substituting ‘‘section 501 of title 44, United erty and Administrative Services Act of 1949 ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Statutes (41 States Code, and section 6101 of title 41, (41 U.S.C. 253a and 253b)’’ and substituting U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of United States Code’’. ‘‘sections 3306(a) through (e) and 3308, chap- title 41, United States Code’’. (7) Section 2(b) of the Joint Resolution of ter 37, and section 4702 of title 41, United (11) Section 1022(1) of the Goals 2000: Edu- March 4, 1948 (ch. 97, 22 U.S.C. 280i(b)) is States Code’’; cate America Act (20 U.S.C. 6067(1)) is amended by striking ‘‘section 11 of the Act of (C) in subsection (f)(1)(A), by striking ‘‘sec- amended by striking ‘‘sections 2 through 4 of March 1, 1919 (44 U.S.C. 111), and section 3709 tion 18 of the Office of Federal Procurement the Act of March 3, 1993 (41 U.S.C. 10a–10c, of the Revised Statutes, as amended’’ and Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 416)’’ and substituting popularly known as the ‘Buy American substituting ‘‘section 501 of title 44, United ‘‘section 1708 of title 41, United States Act’)’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 83 of title States Code, and section 6101 of title 41, Code,’’; 41, United States Code’’. United States Code’’. (D) in subsection (g)(5)(C), by striking (12) Section 505(a) of the Workforce Invest- (8) Section 2(b) of the Joint Resolution of ‘‘section 18(b) of the Office of Federal Pro- ment Act of 1998 (20 U.S.C. 9275(a)) is amend- June 28, 1948 (ch. 686, 22 U.S.C. 280k(b)) is curement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 416(b))’’ and ed— amended by striking ‘‘section 11 of the Act of substituting ‘‘section 1708(c) of title 41, (A) in the heading, by striking ‘‘BUY AMER- March 1, 1919 (44 U.S.C. 111), and section 3709 United States Code’’; ICAN ACT’’ and substituting ‘‘CHAPTER 83 OF of the Revised Statutes, as amended’’ and (E) in subsection (g)(6), by striking ‘‘sec- TITLE 41, UNITED STATES CODE’’; and substituting ‘‘section 501 of title 44, United tion 303(f) of the Federal Property and Ad- (B) by striking ‘‘the Buy American Act (41 States Code, and section 6101 of title 41, ministrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. U.S.C. 10a et seq.)’’ and substituting ‘‘chap- United States Code’’. 253(f))’’ and substituting ‘‘section 3304(e) of ter 83 of title 41, United States Code’’. (9) Section 8 of the United Nations Partici- pation Act of 1945 (22 U.S.C. 287e) is amended title 41, United States Code,’’; SEC. 16. TITLE 21, UNITED STATES CODE. by striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Stat- (F) in subsection (l)(1), by striking ‘‘sec- (1) Section 505(k)(4)(H) of the Federal Food, utes, as amended (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and sub- tion 4(12) of the Office of Federal Procure- Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. stituting ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, United ment Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 403(12))’’ and sub- 355(k)(4)(H)) is amended by striking ‘‘section States Code’’. stituting ‘‘section 103 of title 41, United 4(5) of the Federal Procurement Policy Act’’ (10) Section 6 of the Joint Resolution of States Code’’; and substituting ‘‘section 132 of title 41, July 30, 1946 (ch. 700, 22 U.S.C. 287r) is amend- (G) in subsection (l)(2), by striking ‘‘sec- United States Code’’. ed— tion 309(b) of the Federal Property and Ad- (2) Section 520(k) of the Federal Food, (A) in clause (f), by striking ‘‘section 3709 ministrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360j(k)) is of the Revised Statutes (U.S.C., title 41, sec. 259(b))’’ and substituting ‘‘section 152 of title amended by striking ‘‘sections 3648 and 3709 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, 41, United States Code’’; of the Revised Statutes (31 U.S.C. 529, 41 United States Code’’; and (H) in subsection (l)(4), by striking ‘‘sec- U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 3324(a) (B) in clause (k), by striking ‘‘section 11 of tion 303(g)(1) of the Federal Property and Ad- and (b) of title 31, United States Code, and the Act of March 1, 1919 (U.S.C., title 44, sec. ministrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. section 6101 of title 41, United States Code’’. 111), and section 3709 of the Revised Statutes 253(g)(1)) and section 31 of the Office of Fed- (3) Section 532(b)(3) of the Federal Food, (U.S.C., title 41, sec. 5)’’ and substituting eral Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 427)’’ Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360ii(b)(3)) ‘‘section 501 of title 44, United States Code, and substituting ‘‘sections 1901 and 3305(a) of is amended by striking ‘‘section 3709 of the and section 6101 of title 41, United States title 41, United States Code’’; and Revised Statutes of the United States (41 Code’’. (I) in subsection (l)(5), by striking ‘‘section U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of 303(g)(1)(B) of the Federal Property and Ad- (11) Section 4(a) of the Joint Resolution of title 41, United States Code’’. July 1, 1947 (ch. 185, 22 U.S.C. 289c(a)) is ministrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. (4) Section 502(b) of the Controlled Sub- amended by striking ‘‘sections 3709 and 3648 253(g)(1)(A)) and section 31(a)(1) of the Office stances Act (21 U.S.C. 872(b)) is amended by of the Revised Statutes, as amended (U.S.C., of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Stat- 1940 edition, title 41, sec. 5, and title 31, sec. 427(a)(1))’’ and substituting ‘‘sections utes (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 529)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 3324(a) and 1901(a)(1) and 3305(a)(1) of title 41, United 6101 of title 41, United States Code’’. (b) of title 31, United States Code, and sec- States Code’’. SEC. 17. TITLE 22, UNITED STATES CODE. (3) Section 401(i) of the Higher Education tion 6101 of title 41, United States Code’’. (1) Section 2(b)(1) of the Joint Resolution Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a(i)) is amended by (12) Section 3(b)(1) of the Joint Resolution striking ‘‘subtitle D of title V of Public Law of June 30, 1948 (ch. 756, 22 U.S.C. 272a(b)(1)), of June 14, 1948 (ch. 469, 22 U.S.C. 290b(b)(1)), 100–690’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 81 of title is amended by striking ‘‘section 11 of the Act is amended by striking ‘‘section 11 of the Act 41, United States Code’’. of March 1, 1919 (44 U.S.C. 111), and section of March 1, 1919 (44 U.S.C. 111), and section (4) Section 402A(b)(1) of the Higher Edu- 3709 of the Revised Statutes, as amended’’ 3709 of the Revised Statutes, as amended’’ cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a–11(b)(1)) is and substituting ‘‘section 501 of title 44, and substituting ‘‘section 501 of title 44, amended by striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Re- United States Code, and section 6101 of title United States Code, and section 6101 of title vised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting 41, United States Code’’. 41, United States Code’’. ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, United States Code’’. (2) Section 103 of the American-Mexican (13) Section 802(a)(2) of the United States (5) Section 13(a)(6) of the Harry S Truman Treaty Act of 1950 (22 U.S.C. 277d–3) is Information and Educational Exchange Act Memorial Scholarship Act (20 U.S.C. amended by striking ‘‘sections 3679, 3732, and of 1948 (22 U.S.C. 1472(a)(2)) is amended by 2012(a)(6)) is amended by striking ‘‘section 3733 of the Revised Statutes’’ and sub- striking ‘‘section 3741 of the Revised Stat- 3709 of the Revised Statutes, as amended (41 stituting ‘‘sections 1341, 1342, and 1349 utes (41 U.S.C. 22)’’ and substituting ‘‘section U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of through 1351 and subchapter II of chapter 15 6306 of title 41, United States Code’’. title 41, United States Code’’. of title 31, United States Code, and sections (14) Section 5(c)(2) of the International (6) Section 7(a)(7) of the American Folklife 6301(a) and (b) and 6303 of title 41, United Health Research Act of 1960 (22 U.S.C. Preservation Act (20 U.S.C. 2106(a)(7)) is States Code,’’. 2103(c)(2)) is amended by striking ‘‘sections amended by striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Re- (3) Section 103 of the American-Mexican 3648 and 3709 of the Revised Statutes of the vised Statutes, as amended (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and Boundary Treaty Act of 1972 (22 U.S.C. 277d– United States’’ and substituting ‘‘section substituting ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, United 36) is amended by striking ‘‘the Federal 3324(a) and (b) of title 31, United States Code, States Code’’. Property and Administrative Services Act of and section 6101 of title 41, United States (7) Section 415(a) of the Department of 1949’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 5 of title 40, Code’’. Education Organization Act (20 U.S.C. United States Code’’. (15) Section 219(c) of the Foreign Assist- 3475(a)) is amended by striking ‘‘of the Fed- (4) Section 804(c)(2)(N) of the Tijuana River ance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2179(c)) is amended eral Property and Administrative Services Valley Estuary and Beach Sewage Cleanup by striking ‘‘sections 3648 and 3709 of the Re- Act of 1949’’ and substituting ‘‘referred to in Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 277d–44(c)(2)(N)) is vised Statutes of the United States (31 U.S.C. section 171(b) and (c) of title 41, United amended by striking ‘‘title III of the Federal 529 and 41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘sec- States Code’’. Property and Administrative Services Act of tion 3324(a) and (b) of title 31, United States

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:30 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JN7.050 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H2968 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 22, 2021 Code, and section 6101 of title 41, United (A) in subsection (a)(1)— (ch. 146, 25 U.S.C. 293) is amended by striking States Code’’. (i) by striking ‘‘section 8 of the Contract ‘‘the Federal Property and Administrative (16) Section 608 of the Foreign Assistance Disputes Act of 1978 (41 U.S.C. 607)’’ and sub- Services Act of 1949, as amended’’ and sub- Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2358) is amended— stituting ‘‘sections 7105(a), (c) through (e), stituting ‘‘chapter 5 of title 40, United States (A) in subsection (a)— and (g), 7106(a), and 7107(a) of title 41, United Code,’’. (i) by striking ‘‘the Federal Property and States Code’’; (3) Section 310 of the Indian Health Care Administrative Services Act of 1949, as (ii) by striking ‘‘the Contract Disputes Act Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1638b) is amend- amended (40 U.S.C. 471 et seq.)’’ and sub- of 1978 (41 U.S.C. 601 et seq.)’’ and sub- ed— stituting ‘‘chapter 5 of title 40, United States stituting ‘‘chapter 71 of title 41, United (A) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘the Buy Code’’; and States Code,’’; and American Act’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 83 (ii) by striking ‘‘the Federal Property and (iii) by striking ‘‘that Act’’ and sub- of title 41, United States Code,’’; Administrative Services Act of 1949, as stituting ‘‘that chapter’’; and (B) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘the Buy amended,’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 5 of (B) in subsection (b)— American Act’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 83 title 40, United States Code,’’; and (i) by striking ‘‘section 10(a)(1) of the Con- of title 41, United States Code,’’; and (B) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘the Fed- tract Disputes Act of 1978 (41 U.S.C. (C) by striking subsection (d). eral Property and Administrative Services 609(a)(1))’’ and substituting ‘‘section (4) Section 105(a)(3) of the Indian Self-De- Act of 1949, as amended,’’ and substituting 7104(b)(1) of title 41, United States Code,’’; termination Act (25 U.S.C. 5324(a)(3)) is ‘‘chapter 5 of title 40, United States Code,’’. and amended— (17) Section 632(e)(1) of the Foreign Assist- (ii) by striking ‘‘section 8(d) of such Act (41 (A) in subparagraph (A)— ance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2392(e)(1)) is U.S.C. 607(d))’’ and substituting ‘‘section (i) by striking ‘‘of the Office of Federal amended by striking ‘‘the Assignment of 7105(e) of title 41, United States Code’’. Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 401 et Claims Act of 1940, as amended (second and (27) Section 704(a)(5) of the Foreign Service seq.)’’ and substituting ‘‘referred to in sec- third paragraphs of 31 U.S.C. 203 and 41 Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4024(a)(5)) is amended tion 172(b) of title 41, United States Code,’’; U.S.C. 15)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 3727(b) by striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Stat- and (last sentence) and (c) of title 31, United utes of the United States (41 U.S.C. 5) and (ii) by striking ‘‘such Act’’ and sub- States Code, and section 6305(b)(1) through section 302 of the Federal Property and Ad- stituting ‘‘such provisions,’’; (7) of title 41, United States Code’’. ministrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. (B) in subparagraph (C)(ii)(I), by striking (18) Section 636(g)(3) of the Foreign Assist- 252)’’ and substituting ‘‘sections 3101(a) and ‘‘Federal Property and Administrative Serv- ance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2396(g)(3)) is (c), 3104, 3106, 3301(b)(2), and 6101 of title 41, ices Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 471 et seq.)’’ and amended by striking ‘‘section 3733 of the Re- United States Code’’. substituting ‘‘provisions referred to in sec- vised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 12)’’ and sub- (28) Section 202(c)(1) of the Support for tion 171(b) and (c) of title 41, United States stituting ‘‘section 6303 of title 41, United East European Democracy (SEED) Act of Code’’; States Code,’’. 1989 (22 U.S.C. 5422(c)(1)) is amended by strik- (C) in subparagraph (C)(ii)(II), by striking (19) Section 10(d) of the Peace Corps Act (22 ing ‘‘the Federal Property and Administra- ‘‘Section 3709 of the Revised Statutes’’ and U.S.C. 2509(d)) is amended by striking ‘‘sec- tive Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 471 and substituting ‘‘Section 6101 of title 41, United tion 3709 of the Revised Statutes of the following)’’ and substituting ‘‘chapters 1 States Code’’; United States, as amended, section 302 of the through 11 of title 40, United States Code’’. (D) in subparagraph (C)(ii)(VIII), by strik- Federal Property and Administrative Serv- SEC. 18. TITLE 23, UNITED STATES CODE. ing ‘‘Sections 1 through 12 of the Act of June ices Act of 1949’’ and substituting ‘‘sections (1) Section 140 of title 23, United States 30, 1936 (49 Stat. 2036 et seq. chapter 881)’’ and 3101(a) and (c), 3104, 3106, 3301(b)(2), and 6101 Code, is amended— substituting ‘‘Chapter 65 of title 41, United of title 41, United States Code’’. (A) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘section States Code’’; and (20) Section 401(a) of the Arms Control and 6101(b) to (d)’’ and substituting ‘‘section (E) in subparagraph (C)(ii)(IX), by striking Disarmament Act (22 U.S.C. 2581(a)) is 6101’’; and ‘‘The Service Control Act of 1965 (41 U.S.C. amended by striking ‘‘the Federal Property (B) in subsection (c), by striking ‘‘section 351 et seq.)’’ and substituting ‘‘Chapter 67 of and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as 6101(b) to (d)’’ and substituting ‘‘section title 41, United States Code’’. amended’’ and substituting ‘‘chapters 1 6101’’. (5) Section 107(a)(1) of the Indian Self-De- (2) Section 502(c)(5) of title 23, United through 11 of title 40, United States Code’’. termination Act (25 U.S.C. 5328(a)(1)) is (21) Section 2(h) of the State Department States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘Sec- amended by striking ‘‘the Contract Disputes Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. tion 6101(b) to (d)’’ and substituting ‘‘Section Act of 1978 (41 U.S.C. 601 et seq.)’’ and sub- 2669(h)) is amended by striking ‘‘section 6101’’. stituting ‘‘chapter 71 of title 41, United 303(c)(2) of the Federal Property and Admin- SEC. 19. TITLE 24, UNITED STATES CODE. States Code’’. istrative Services Act of 1949’’ and sub- (1) Section 11 of the Saint Elizabeths Hos- (6) Section 110(d) of the Indian Self-Deter- stituting ‘‘section 3304(a)(2) of title 41, pital and District of Columbia Mental Health mination Act (25 U.S.C. 5331(d)) is amended— United States Code’’. Services Act (24 U.S.C. 225h) is amended— (A) by striking ‘‘The Contract Disputes (22) Section 9 of the State Department (A) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘the Buy Act (Public Law 95–563, Act of November 1, Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2676) American Act of 1933, as amended’’ and sub- 1978; 92 Stat. 2383, as amended)’’ and sub- is amended by striking ‘‘section 3741 of the stituting ‘‘chapter 83 of title 41, United stituting ‘‘Chapter 71 of title 41, United Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 22)’’ and sub- States Code’’; States Code,’’; and stituting ‘‘section 6306 of title 41, United (B) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ‘‘the (B) by striking ‘‘Interior Board of Contract States Code’’. Buy American Act’’ and substituting ‘‘chap- Appeals established pursuant to section 8 of (23) Section 565(a)(1) of the Anti-Economic ter 83 of title 41, United States Code,’’; such Act (41 U.S.C. 607)’’ and substituting Discrimination Act of 1994 (22 U.S.C. (C) in subsection (b)(2), by striking ‘‘the ‘‘Civilian Board of Contract Appeals estab- 2679c(a)(1)) is amended by striking ‘‘section Buy American Act’’ and substituting ‘‘chap- lished pursuant to section 7105(b) of title 41, 4(11) of the Office of Federal Procurement ter 83 of title 41, United States Code,’’; United States Code’’. Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 403(11))’’ and sub- (D) in subsection (c), by striking ‘‘the Buy (7) Section 403(e)(1) of the Indian Self-De- stituting ‘‘section 134 of title 41, United American Act’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 83 termination and Education Assistance Act States Code)’’. of title 41, United States Code,’’; and (25 U.S.C. 5363(e)(1)) is amended by striking (24) Section 41(b)(2) of the State Depart- (E) by striking subsection (d) and redesig- ‘‘of the Office of Federal Procurement and ment Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. nating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections Policy Act’’ and substituting ‘‘referred to in 2713(b)(2)) is amended by striking ‘‘the Fed- (d) and (e), respectively. section 172(b) of title 41, United States eral Property and Administrative Services (2) Section 2(a) of Public Law 86–571 (24 Act of 1949’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 5 of U.S.C. 322(a)) is amended by striking ‘‘sec- Code’’. title 40, United States Code’’. tion 3709 of the Revised Statutes, as amended (8) Section 509(h) of the Indian Self-Deter- (25) Section 3101(c)(2) of the Panama Canal (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101 mination and Education Assistance Act (25 Act of 1979 (22 U.S.C. 3861(c)(2)) is amended— of title 41, United States Code’’. U.S.C. 5389(h)) is amended by striking ‘‘of the (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘sec- (3) Section 4(a) of Public Law 86–571 (24 Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act’’ tion 27 of the Office of Federal Procurement U.S.C. 324(a)) is amended by striking ‘‘sec- and substituting ‘‘referred to in section Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 423)’’ and substituting tion 3709 of the Revised Statutes, as amend- 172(b) of title 41, United States Code’’. ‘‘chapter 21 of title 41, United States Code’’; ed’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, (9) Section 510 of the Indian Self-Deter- and United States Code’’. mination and Education Assistance Act (25 (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘the SEC. 20. TITLE 25, UNITED STATES CODE. U.S.C. 5390) is amended by striking ‘‘of the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 (41 U.S.C. 601 (1) The Act of April 12, 1924 (ch. 93, 25 Office of Federal Procurement and Policy et seq.), other than section 10(a) of such Act U.S.C. 190) is amended by striking ‘‘the Fed- Act (41 U.S.C. 401 et seq.)’’ and substituting (41 U.S.C. 609(a))’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter eral Property and Administrative Services ‘‘referred to in section 172(b) of title 41, 71 (other than section 7104(b)) of title 41, Act of 1949, as amended’’ and substituting United States Code,’’. United States Code’’. ‘‘chapter 5 of title 40, United States Code,’’. SEC. 21. TITLE 26, UNITED STATES CODE. (26) Section 3102 of the Panama Canal Act (2) The fourth paragraph on p. 973 (39 Stat.) Section 301(b)(3) of the James Zadroga 9/11 of 1979 (22 U.S.C. 3862) is amended— in the first section of the Act of March 2, 1917 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 (Public

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:30 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JN7.050 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE June 22, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2969 Law 111–347, 26 U.S.C. 5000C note) is amended on its own motion, may summon any and all and substituting ‘‘chapter 67 of title 41, by striking ‘‘section 4 of the Office of Fed- persons with legal capacity to be sued to ap- United States Code,’’; and eral Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 403)’’ pear as a party or parties in any suit or pro- (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘the Serv- and substituting ‘‘section 133 of title 41, ceeding of any nature whatsoever pending in ice Contract Act of 1965’’ and substituting United States Code’’. said court to assert and defend their inter- ‘‘chapter 67 of title 41, United States Code’’. SEC. 22. TITLE 28, UNITED STATES CODE. ests, if any, in such suits or proceedings, (2) Section 13(d) of the Portal-to-Portal (1) The last sentence of section 524(c)(1) of within such period of time prior to judgment Act of 1947 (29 U.S.C. 262(d)) is amended— title 28, United States Code, is amended by as the United States Court of Federal Claims (A) by striking ‘‘The term ‘Wash-Healey striking ‘‘division C (except sections 3302, shall prescribe. If the name and address of Act’ means the Act entitled ‘An Act to pro- 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of subtitle I any such person is known or can be vide conditions for the purchase of supplies of title 41, section 6101(b) to (d) of title 41’’ ascertained by reasonable diligence, and if and the making of contracts by the United and substituting ‘‘the provisions referred to he resides within the jurisdiction of the States, and for other purposes’, approved in section 171(c) of title 41, section 6101 of United States, he shall be summoned to ap- June 30, 1936 (49 Stat. 2036), as amended’’ and title 41’’. pear by personal service; but if any such per- substituting ‘‘The term ‘Walsh-Healey Act’ (2) Section 115(a)(2) of the Department of son resides outside of the jurisdiction of the means chapter 65 of title 41, United States Justice Appropriations Act, 1999 (Public Law United States, or is unknown, or if for any Code’’; and 105–277, div. A, § 101(b) [title I], 28 U.S.C. 524 other good and sufficient reason appearing to (B) by striking ‘‘the Act entitled ‘An Act note) is amended by striking ‘‘title II or IX the court personal service cannot be had, he to amend the Act approved March 3, 1931, re- of the Federal Property and Administrative may be summoned by publication, under lating to the rate of wages for laborers and Services Act of 1949, the Office of Federal such rules as the court may adopt, together mechanics employed by contractors and sub- Procurement Policy Act’’ and substituting with a copy of the summons mailed by reg- contractors on public buildings’, approved ‘‘chapter 5 or 11 of title 40, United States istered mail to such person’s last known ad- August 30, 1935 (49 Stat. 1011), as amended’’ Code, the provisions referred to in section dress. The United States Court of Federal and substituting ‘‘sections 3141 through 3144, 172(b) of title 41, United States Code’’. Claims may, upon motion of the Attorney 3146, and 3147 of title 40, United States (3) Section 102(b)(1)(A) of the Department General, in any suit or proceeding where Code’’. of Justice and Related Agencies Appropria- there may be any number of persons having (3) Section 4(b)(2) of the Occupational Safe- tions Act, 1993 (Public Law 102–395, title I, 28 possible interests therein, notify such per- ty and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 653(b)(2)) U.S.C. 533 note) is amended— sons to appear to assert and defend such in- is amended— (A) by striking ‘‘section 3732(a) of the Re- terests. Upon failure so to appear, any and (A) by striking ‘‘the Act of June 30, 1936, vised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 11(a)), section 305 of all claims or interests in claims of any such commonly known as the Walsh-Healey Act the Act of June 30, 1949 (63 Stat. 396; 41 U.S.C. person against the United States, in respect (41 U.S.C. 35 et seq.), the Service Contract 255), the third undesignated paragraph under of the subject matter of such suit or pro- Act of 1965 (41 U.S.C. 351 et seq.)’’ and sub- the heading of ‘Miscellaneous’ of the Act of ceeding, shall forever be barred and the court stituting ‘‘chapter 65 of title 41, United March 3, 1877 (19 Stat. 370; 40 U.S.C. 34)’’ and shall have jurisdiction to enter judgment pro States Code, chapter 67 of title 41, United substituting ‘‘chapter 45 and section 6301(a) confesso upon any claim or contingent claim States Code’’; and and (b)(1) through (3) of title 41 of the United asserted on behalf of the United States (B) by inserting ‘‘chapters or’’ after ‘‘such States Code, section 8141 of title 40 of the against any person who, having been duly other’’. United States Code’’; and served with summons, fails to respond there- (4) Section 22(e)(7) of the Occupational (B) by striking ‘‘section 3741 of the Revised to, to the same extent and with like effect as Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. Statutes (41 U.S.C. 22), and subsections (a) if such person had appeared and had admit- 671(e)(7)) is amended by striking ‘‘section and (c) of section 304 of the Federal Property ted the truth of all allegations made on be- 3709 of the Revised Statutes, as amended (41 and Administrative Service Act of 1949 (63 half of the United States. Upon appearance U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of Stat. 395; 41 U.S.C. 254(a) and (c))’’ and sub- by any person pursuant to any such sum- title 41, United States Code’’. stituting ‘‘and sections 3901 and 6306(a) of (5) Section 147(a)(2)(A) of the Workforce In- mons or notice, the case as to such person title 41 of the United States Code’’. vestment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2887(a)(2)(A)) shall, for all purposes, be treated as if an (4) Section 310(a)(2) of the Bankruptcy is amended by striking ‘‘subsections (c) and independent proceeding has been instituted Judges, United States Trustees, and Family (d) of section 303 of the Federal Property and by such person pursuant to sections 1491, Farmer Bankruptcy Act of 1986 (Public Law Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 1496, 1501, 1503, and 2501 of this title, and as 99–554, 28 U.S.C. 581 note) is amended by U.S.C. 253)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 3304(a) if such independent proceeding had then been striking ‘‘the Federal Property and Adminis- through (c) of title 41, United States Code’’. consolidated, for purposes of trial and deter- trative Services Act of 1949, the Office of mination, with the case in respect of which SEC. 24. TITLE 30, UNITED STATES CODE. Federal Procurement Policy Act, and title 31 the summons or notice was issued, except (1) Section 2 of the Act of February 25, 1919 of the United States Code’’ and substituting that the United States shall not be heard (ch. 23, 30 U.S.C. 4) is amended by striking ‘‘title 31 of the United States Code and the upon any counterclaims, claims for damages ‘‘the Federal Property and Administrative provisions referred to in sections 171(b) and or other demands whatsoever against such Services Act of 1949, as amended’’ and sub- (c) and 172(b) of title 41 of the United States person, other than claims and contingent stituting ‘‘chapter 5 of title 40, United States Code’’. claims for the recovery of money hereafter Code,’’. (5) Section 604 of title 28, United States (2) Section 6(b) of the Act of August 31, 1954 paid by the United States in respect of the Code, is amended— (ch. 1156, 30 U.S.C. 556(b)) is amended by transaction or matter which constitutes the (A) in subsection (a)(10)(C), by striking striking ‘‘section 3709, Revised Statutes (41 subject matter of such case, unless and until ‘‘section 6101(b) to (d)’’ and substituting U.S.C., sec. 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101 such person shall assert therein a claim, or ‘‘section 6101’’; and of title 41, United States Code’’. (B) in subsection (g)(4)— an interest in a claim, against the United (3) Section 206 of the Federal Mine Safety (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘sec- States, and the United States Court of Fed- and Health Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 846) is tion 253l of title 41, United States Code’’ and eral Claims shall have jurisdiction to adju- amended by striking ‘‘the Walsh-Healey Pub- substituting ‘‘section 3902 of title 41’’; dicate, as between any and all adverse claim- lic Contracts Act, as amended’’ and sub- (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘sec- ants, their respective several interests in stituting ‘‘chapter 65 of title 41, United tion 254c of title 41, United States Code’’ and any matter in suit and to award several States Code’’. substituting ‘‘section 3903 of title 41’’; and judgments in accordance therewith. (4) Section 101(c)(2) of the Federal Oil and (iii) in subparagraph (C), by striking ‘‘sec- ‘‘(b) The jurisdiction of the United States Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 (30 tion 255 of title 41, United States Code’’ and Court of Federal Claims shall not be affected U.S.C. 1711(c)(2)) is amended by striking substituting ‘‘chapter 45 of title 41’’. by this section except to the extent nec- ‘‘Federal Property and Administrative Serv- (6) Section 624(3) of title 28, United States essary to give effect to this section, and no ices Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 252)’’ and sub- Code, is amended by striking ‘‘section 6101(b) person shall recover judgment on any claim, stituting ‘‘provisions referred to in section to (d)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101’’. or on any interest in any claim, in said court 171(b) and (c) of title 41, United States Code’’. (7) Section 753(g) of title 28, United States which such person would not have had a SEC. 25. TITLE 31, UNITED STATES CODE. Code, is amended by striking ‘‘section 6101(b) right to assert in said court if this section (1) Section 743(i) of the Financial Services to (d)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101’’. had not been enacted.’’; and and General Government Appropriations (8) Section 1491(a)(2) of title 28, United (B) the analysis of chapter 91 of title 28, Act, 2010 (Public Law 111–117, division C, 31 States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘section United States Code, is amended by inserting U.S.C. 501 note) is amended by striking ‘‘sec- 6 of that Act’’ and substituting ‘‘section 7103 after the item relating to section 1509 the tion 4 of the Office of Federal Procurement (except subsection (c)(2)) of title 41’’. following: Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 403)’’ and substituting (9) Effective January 4, 2011— ‘‘1510. Third party proceedings.’’. ‘‘section 133 of title 41, United States Code’’. (A) chapter 91 of title 28 is amended by in- SEC. 23. TITLE 29, UNITED STATES CODE. (2) Section 326 of the National Defense Au- serting after section 1509 the following: (1) Section 6(e) of the Fair Labor Standards thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public ‘‘§ 1510. Third party proceedings Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206(e)) is amended— Law 111–84, 31 U.S.C. 501 note) is amended by ‘‘(a) The United States Court of Federal (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘the Serv- striking ‘‘section 303B(f) of the Federal Prop- Claims, on motion of either of the parties, or ice Contract Act of 1965 (41 U.S.C. 351–357)’’ erty and Administrative Services Act of 1949

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TITLE 35, UNITED STATES CODE. 3705 of title 41, United States Code’’. 22 of the Office of Federal Procurement Pol- (1) Section 10102 of the Omnibus Budget (3) Section 321(a) of the Duncan Hunter Na- icy Act (41 U.S.C. 418b)’’ and substituting Reconciliation Act of 1990 (Public Law 101– tional Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal ‘‘section 1707 of title 41, United States 508, 35 U.S.C. 1 note) is amended by striking Year 2009 (Public Law 110–417, 31 U.S.C. 501 Code,’’. ‘‘Federal Property and Administrative Serv- note) is amended by striking ‘‘section 16A of (13) Section 5114(a)(3) of title 31, United ices Act of 1949 and the Office of Federal Pro- the Office of Federal Procurement Policy States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘title curement Policy Act’’ and substituting ‘‘pro- Act (41 U.S.C. 414b)’’ and substituting ‘‘sub- III of the Act of March 3, 1933 (41 U.S.C. 10a visions referred to in sections 171(b) and (c) chapter II of chapter 13 of title 41, United et seq.; commonly referred to as the Buy and 172(b) of title 41, United States Code’’. States Code,’’. American Act)’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 83 (2) Section 2(b)(4)(A) of title 35, United (4) Section 739(a)(2)(C) of the Financial of title 41’’. States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘divi- Services and General Government Appropria- (14) Section 2(b)(1) of the Federal Funding sion C (except sections 3302, 3501(b), 3509, tions Act, 2008 (Public Law 110–161, division Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 3906, 4710, and 4711) of subtitle I’’ and sub- D, 31 U.S.C. 501 note) is amended— (Public Law 109–282, 31 U.S.C. 6101 note) is stituting ‘‘the provisions referred to in sec- (A) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘section 2 of amended by striking ‘‘Office of Federal Pro- tion 171(c)’’. the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 47)’’ curement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 403 et seq.)’’ SEC. 28. TITLE 38, UNITED STATES CODE. and substituting ‘‘section 8503 of title 41, and substituting ‘‘provisions referred to in (1) Section 1966(a) of title 38, United States United States Code’’; and section 172(b) of title 41, United States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘section 6101(b) (B) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘that Act’’ Code’’. to (d)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101’’. and substituting ‘‘chapter 85 of title 41, (15) Section 2455(c)(1) of the Federal Acqui- (2) Section 2412(c)(1) of title 38, United United States Code’’. sition Streamlining Act of 1994 (Public Law States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘section (5) Section 647(f) of the Transportation, 103–355, 31 U.S.C. 6101 note) is amended by 3709 of the Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ Treasury, and Independent Agencies Appro- striking ‘‘section 35(c) of the Office of Fed- and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of title 41’’. priations Act, 2004 (Public Law 108–199, divi- eral Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. (3) Section 3720(b) of title 38, United States sion F, 31 U.S.C. 501 note) is amended by 431(c))’’ and substituting ‘‘section 104 of title Code, is amended by striking ‘‘division C (ex- striking ‘‘section 4 of the Office of Federal 41, United States Code’’. cept sections 3302, 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and (16) Section 9705(b)(3) of title 31, United Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 403)’’ and 4711) of subtitle I’’ and substituting ‘‘the pro- States Code, is amended— substituting ‘‘section 133 of title 41, United visions referred to in section 171(c)’’. (A) by striking ‘‘division C (except sections States Code’’. (4) Section 7317(f) of title 38, United States 3302, 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of sub- (6) Section 1501(d) of the Legislative Code, is amended by striking ‘‘section 6101(b) title I’’ and substituting ‘‘the provisions re- Branch Appropriations Act, 2008 (Public Law to (d)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101’’. ferred to in section 171(c)’’; and 110–161, div. H, 31 U.S.C. 702 note) is amend- (5) Section 7802(f) of title 38, United States (B) by striking ‘‘section 6101(b) to (d)’’ and ed— Code, is amended by striking ‘‘section 6101(b) substituting ‘‘section 6101’’. (A) by striking ‘‘The Contract Disputes to (d)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101’’. Act of 1978 (Public Law 95–563, 41 U.S.C. 601 SEC. 26. TITLE 33, UNITED STATES CODE. (6) Section 8122(a)(1) of title 38, United et seq.), as amended’’ and substituting (1) Section 108(a) of the River and Harbor States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘section ‘‘Chapter 71 of title 41, United States Code’’; Act of 1960 (33 U.S.C. 578(a)) is amended by 6101(b) to (d)’’ and substituting ‘‘section (B) by striking ‘‘section 4, subsections 8(a), striking ‘‘the Federal Property and Adminis- 6101’’. (b), and (c), and subsection 10(a)’’ and sub- trative Services Act of 1949 (63 Stat. 377), as (7) Section 8201(e) of title 38, United States stituting ‘‘sections 7102(d), 7104(b), and amended’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 5 of Code, is amended by striking ‘‘section 6101(b) 7105(a), (c), (d), and (e)(1)(C) of title 41, title 40, United States Code’’. to (d)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101’’. United States Code,’’; (2) Section 14 of the Act of May 15, 1928 (ch. (C) by striking ‘‘subsection 6(c)’’ and sub- 569, 33 U.S.C. 702m) (known as the Flood Con- SEC. 29. TITLE 40, UNITED STATES CODE. stituting ‘‘subsections (b) and (f) of section trol Act of 1928) is amended by striking ‘‘sec- (1) Effective January 4, 2011, section 5(l)(23) 7103 of title 41, United States Code,’’; and tion 3741 of the Revised Statutes being sec- of Public Law 111-350 (124 Stat. 3852) is (D) by striking ‘‘the Contract Disputes Act tion 22 of title 41 of the United States Code’’ amended by striking ‘‘Statutes’’ and sub- of 1978’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 71 of title and substituting ‘‘section 6306(a) of title 41, stituting ‘‘Statues’’. 41, United States Code’’. United States Code,’’. (2) The item relating to section 111 in the (7) Section 781(c)(1) of title 31, United (3) Section 606(a)(1) of the NOAA Fleet analysis for chapter 1 of subtitle I of title 40, States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘section Modernization Act (33 U.S.C. 891d(a)(1)) is United States Code, is amended by striking 6101(b) to (d)’’ and substituting ‘‘section amended by striking ‘‘United States Code ‘‘division C (except sections 3302, 3501(b), 6101’’. and section 3732 of the Revised Statutes of 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of subtitle I’’ and (8) Section 1(17) of Public Law 107–74 (31 the United States (41 U.S.C. 11)’’ and sub- substituting ‘‘the provisions referred to in U.S.C. 1113 note) is amended by striking stituting ‘‘United States Code, and section section 171(c)’’. ‘‘Section 303(c)(7) of the Federal Property 6301(a) and (b) of title 41, United States (3) The matter before paragraph (1) in sec- and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 Code’’. tion 102 of title 40, United States Code, is U.S.C. 253(c)(7))’’ and substituting ‘‘Section (4) Section 41(b)(5) of the Longshore and amended by striking ‘‘and in division C (ex- 3304(a)(7) of title 41, United States Code’’. Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (33 cept sections 3302, 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and (9) Section 1031(13) of the National Defense U.S.C. 941(b)(5)) is amended by striking ‘‘sec- 4711) of subtitle I of title 41’’. Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (Pub- tion 5 of the Act of June 30, 1936 (ch. 881, 49 (4) Section 111 of title 40, United States lic Law 106–65, 31 U.S.C. 1113 note) is amend- Stat. 2036), as amended’’ and substituting Code, is amended— ed by striking ‘‘Section 3732 of the Revised ‘‘section 6507(b) through (f) of title 41, United (A) in the heading, by striking ‘‘division C Statutes, popularly known as the ‘Food and States Code’’. (except sections 3302, 3501(b), 3509, 3906, Forage Act’ (41 U.S.C. 11)’’ and substituting (5) Section 204(c)(4)(D) of the National Sea 4710, and 4711) of subtitle I’’ and sub- ‘‘Section 6301(a) and (b) of title 41, United Grant College Program Act (33 U.S.C. stituting ‘‘the provisions referred to in sec- States Code’’. 1123(c)(4)(D)) is amended by striking ‘‘section tion 171(c)’’; and (10) Section 865(d)(1) of the Duncan Hunter 5 of title 41’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101 (B) in the matter before paragraph (1), by National Defense Authorization Act for Fis- of title 41’’. striking ‘‘division C (except sections 3302, cal Year 2009 (Public Law 110–417, 31 U.S.C. (6) Section 104 of the Federal Water Pollu- 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of subtitle I’’ 1535 note) is amended by striking ‘‘section tion Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1254) is amend- and substituting ‘‘the provisions referred to 4(1) of the Office of Federal Procurement ed— in section 171(c)’’. Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 403(1))’’ and sub- (A) in subsection (b)(4), by striking ‘‘sec- (5) Section 113(b) of title 40, United States stituting ‘‘section 133 of title 41, United tions 3648 and 3709 of the Revised Statutes (31 Code, is amended— States Code’’. U.S.C. 529; 41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting (A) in the heading, by striking ‘‘DIVISION B (11) Section 3718(b)(1)(A) of title 31, United ‘‘section 3324(a) and (b) of title 31, United (EXCEPT SECTIONS 1704 AND 2303)OFSUBTITLE States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘divi- States Code, and section 6101 of title 41, I’’ and substituting ‘‘THE PROVISIONS RE- sion C (except sections 3302, 3501(b), 3509, United States Code’’; and FERRED TO IN SECTION 172(b)’’; and 3906, 4710, and 4711) of subtitle I’’ and sub- (B) in subsection (g)(3)(A), by striking (B) by striking ‘‘division B (Except Sec- stituting ‘‘the provisions referred to in sec- ‘‘sections 3648 and 3709 of the Revised Stat- tions 1704 and 2303) of subtitle I’’ and sub- tion 171(c)’’. utes’’ and substituting ‘‘section 3324(a) and stituting ‘‘the provisions referred to in sec- (12) Section 11 of the Prompt Payment Act (b) of title 31, United States Code, and section 172(b)’’. Amendments of 1988 (Public Law 100–496, 31 tion 6101 of title 41, United States Code’’. (6) Section 311 of title 40, United States U.S.C. 3903 note) is amended— (7) Section 508(f)(2) of the Federal Water Code, is amended— (A) in subsection (b)(1)(C), by striking Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1368(f)(2)) is (A) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘division ‘‘section 303(g)(2) of the Federal Property amended by striking ‘‘section 4(12) of the Of- C (except sections 3302, 3501(b), 3509, 3906, and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 fice of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 4710, and 4711) of subtitle I’’ and substituting U.S.C. 253(g)(2))’’ and substituting ‘‘section U.S.C. 403(12))’’ and substituting ‘‘section 103 ‘‘the provisions referred to in section 171(c)’’; 3305(b) of title 41, United States Code’’; and of title 41, United States Code’’. and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:30 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JN7.050 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE June 22, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2971 (B) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘division (21) Section 813 of the Floyd D. Spence Na- after the item relating to section 153 the fol- C (except sections 3302, 3501(b), 3509, 3906, tional Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal lowing: 4710, and 4711) of subtitle I’’ and substituting Year 2001 (Public Law 106–398, § 1 [div. A], ‘‘154. Additional definitions. ‘‘the provisions referred to in section 171(c)’’. title VIII, 40 U.S.C. 11302 note) is amended— ‘‘SUBCHAPTER IV—REFERENCES TO (7) Section 501(b)(2)(B) of title 40, United (A) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘sections PROVISIONS FORMERLY CONTAINED IN States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘divi- 6 and 25 of the Office of Federal Procurement OTHER LAWS sion B (except sections 1704 and 2303 of sub- Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 405 and 421)’’ and sub- ‘‘171. References to provisions formerly con- title I’’ and substituting ‘‘the provisions re- stituting ‘‘sections 1121 and 1303 of title 41, tained in the Federal Property ferred to in section 172(b)’’. United States Code,’’; and and Administrative Services (8) Section 503(b) of title 40, United States (B) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ‘‘sec- Act of 1949. Code, is amended— tion 4(1) of the Office of Federal Procure- ‘‘172. References to provisions formerly con- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘division ment Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 403(1))’’ and sub- tained in the Office of Federal B (except sections 1704 and 2303) of subtitle stituting ‘‘section 133 of title 41, United Procurement Policy Act.’’. I’’ and substituting ‘‘the provisions referred States Code’’. (4) Chapter 1 of title 41, United States to in section 172(b)’’; and SEC. 30. TITLE 41, UNITED STATES CODE. Code, is amended by inserting after section (B) in paragraph (3)— (1) Effective January 4, 2011— 153 the following: (i) in the heading, by striking ‘‘SECTION (A) section 7(b) of Public Law 111–350 (124 ‘‘§ 154. Additional definitions 6101(b)TO(d)’’ and substituting ‘‘SECTION 6101’’; Stat. 3855) is amended, in the item relating ‘‘In the provisions referred to in section and to title III, § 4 of the Act of March 3, 1933 (ch. (ii) by striking ‘‘Section 6101(b) to (d)’’ and 171(c) of this title, the terms ‘executive agen- 212), temporarily renumbered § 5 by section cy’, ‘Federal agency’, and ‘property’ have the substituting ‘‘Section 6101’’. 7002(1) of the Omnibus Trade and Competi- meanings given those terms in section 102 of (9) Section 506(a)(1)(D) of title 40, United tiveness Act of 1988 (Public Law 100–418, 102 States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘divi- title 40. Stat. 1545), by striking ‘‘10b–1’’ and sub- ‘‘SUBCHAPTER IV—REFERENCES TO sion B (except sections 1704 and 2303) of substituting ‘‘10c note’’; and title I’’ and substituting ‘‘the provisions re- PROVISIONS FORMERLY CONTAINED IN (B) section 7(b) of Public Law 111–350 (124 OTHER LAWS ferred to in section 172(b)’’. Stat. 3855) is repealed insofar as it relates to (10) Section 545(f) of title 40, United States sections 1 and 16 of the Contract Disputes ‘‘§ 171. References to provisions formerly Code, is amended by striking ‘‘Section Act of 1978 (Public Law 95–563, 41 U.S.C. 601 contained in Federal Property and Admin- 6101(b)–(d)’’ and substituting ‘‘Section 6101’’. note), and those provisions are revived to istrative Services Act of 1949 (11) Section 1427(b) of the Services Acquisi- read as if section 7(b) of Public Law 111–350 ‘‘(a) TRANSLATION OF OBSOLETE REF- tion Reform Act of 2003 (Public Law 108–136, had not been enacted. ERENCES.—This section provides a conven- div. A, title XIV, 40 U.S.C. 1103 note) is (2) Effective January 4, 2011— ient form for references to provisions for- amended by striking ‘‘sections 303H and 303I (A) subtitle III of title 41, United States merly contained in the Federal Property and of the Federal Property and Administrative Code, is amended by inserting after section Administrative Services Act of 1949. Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 253h and 253i)’’ 7109 the following: ‘‘(b) PROVISIONS FORMERLY CONTAINED IN and substituting ‘‘sections 4103 and 4105 of FEDERAL PROPERTY AND ADMINISTRATIVE ‘‘CHAPTER 73—FINALITY OF ADMINISTRA- title 41, United States Code,’’. SERVICES ACT OF 1949 (OTHER THAN TITLE (12) Section 1305 of title 40, United States TIVE DECISIONS IN DISPUTES ARISING III).—Provisions formerly contained in the Code, is amended by striking ‘‘this subtitle UNDER CONTRACTS NOT SUBJECT TO Federal Property and Administrative Serv- and division C (except sections 3302, 3501(b), CHAPTER 71 ices Act of 1949 (other than title III) are re- 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of subtitle I of title ‘‘Sec. stated in chapters 1 through 11 of title 40. 41’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 5 of this title’’. ‘‘7301. Definitions. ‘‘(c) PROVISIONS FORMERLY CONTAINED IN (13) Section 1308 of title 40, United States ‘‘7302. Finality and conclusiveness of deci- TITLE III OF FEDERAL PROPERTY AND ADMIN- Code, is amended by striking ‘‘division C (ex- sions. ISTRATIVE SERVICES ACT OF 1949.—Provisions ‘‘7303. Limitation on pleading. cept sections 3302, 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and formerly contained in title III of the Federal ‘‘7304. Limitation on finality of decisions as 4711) of subtitle I’’ and substituting ‘‘the pro- Property and Administrative Services Act of to questions of law. visions referred to in section 171(c)’’. 1949 are restated in the following provisions (14) Section 3148 of title 40, United States ‘‘§ 7301. Definitions of this title: Code, is amended by striking ‘‘section 6101(b) ‘‘In this chapter: ‘‘(1) Sections 102, 103, 105 through 116, and to (d)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101’’. ‘‘(1) COVERED CONTRACT.—The term ‘‘cov- 151 through 153. (15) Section 3304(d)(2) of title 40, United ered contract’’ means a contract entered ‘‘(2) Chapter 31. States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘divi- into by the United States that is not subject ‘‘(3) Sections 3301, 3303 through 3305, 3306(a) sion C (except sections 3302, 3501(b), 3509, to chapter 71 of this title. through (e), 3307(a) through (d), and 3308 3906, 4710, and 4711) of subtitle I’’ and sub- ‘‘(2) DECISIONMAKER.—The term ‘‘decision- through 3311. stituting ‘‘the provisions referred to in sec- maker’’ means the head of a Federal agency, ‘‘(4) Sections 3501(a) and 3502 through 3508. tion 171(c)’’. a representative of the head of the agency, or ‘‘(5) Chapter 37. (16) Section 3305(a) of title 40, United a board that makes a decision in a dispute ‘‘(6) Sections 3901 through 3903 and 3905. States Code, is amended— arising under a covered contract, ‘‘(7) Sections 4101, 4103, 4105, and 4106. (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘subtitle ‘‘§ 7302. Finality and conclusiveness of deci- ‘‘(8) Chapter 43. I of this title and division C (except sections sions ‘‘(9) Chapter 45. ‘‘(10) Sections 4701 through 4706 and 4709. 3302, 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of sub- ‘‘In a dispute arising under a covered con- title I of title 41’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter tract, a decision by a decisionmaker is final ‘‘§ 172. References to provisions formerly 5 of this title’’; and and conclusive unless it is fraudulent, capri- contained in the Office of Federal Procure- (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘subtitle I cious, arbitrary, or so grossly erroneous as ment Policy Act of this title and division C (except sections to necessarily imply bad faith or is not sup- ‘‘(a) TRANSLATION OF OBSOLETE REF- 3302, 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of sub- ported by substantial evidence. ERENCES.—This section provides a conven- title I of title 41’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter ient form for references to provisions for- ‘‘§ 7303. Limitation on pleading 5 of this title’’. merly contained in the Office of Federal Pro- (17) Section 3308(a) of title 40, United ‘‘A provision of a covered contract relating curement Policy Act. States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘section to the finality or conclusiveness of decisions ‘‘(b) PROVISIONS FORMERLY CONTAINED IN 6101(b) to (d)’’ and substituting ‘‘section by a decisionmaker may not be pleaded in a OFFICE OF FEDERAL PROCUREMENT POLICY 6101’’. civil action as limiting judicial review to a ACT.—Provisions formerly contained in the (18) Section 3313(g) of title 40, United case in which fraud by the decisionmaker is Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act States Code, is amended— alleged. are restated in the following provisions of (A) in the heading, by striking ‘‘BUY AMER- ‘‘§ 7304. Limitation on finality of decisions as this title: ICAN ACT’’ and substituting ‘‘CHAPTER 83 OF to questions of law ‘‘(1) Sections 102 through 105, 107 through TITLE 41’’; and ‘‘A covered contract may not contain a 116, and 131 through 134. (B) by striking ‘‘the Buy American Act (41 provision making the decision of a decision- ‘‘(2) Sections 1101, 1102, 1121(a) through U.S.C. 10c et seq.)’’ and substituting ‘‘chap- maker final as to questions of law.’’; and (c)(1) and (c)(3) through (f), 1122, 1124 through ter 83 of title 41’’. (B) the analysis for subtitle III of title 41, 1127, 1130, and 1131. (19) Section 6111(b)(2)(D) of title 40, United United States Code, is amended by inserting ‘‘(3) Chapter 13. States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘section after the item relating to chapter 71 the fol- ‘‘(4) Chapter 15. 6101(b) to (d)’’ and substituting ‘‘section lowing: ‘‘(5) Sections 1701, 1702, 1703(a) through (h), 6101’’. ‘‘73. Finality of Administrative Decisions (i)(2) through (8), and (k), 1705, and 1707 (20) Section 8711(d) of title 40, United in Disputes Arising Under Con- through 1712. States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘section tracts Not Subject to Chapter 71 ... 7301’’. ‘‘(6) Sections 1901 through 1903, 1905 6101(b) to (d)’’ and substituting ‘‘section (3) The analysis for chapter 1 of title 41, through 1907, and 1908(b)(1) and (2), (c)(1) and 6101’’. United States Code, is amended by inserting (2), and (d) through (f).

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:30 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JN7.050 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H2972 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 22, 2021 ‘‘(7) Chapter 21. (12) Section 1703(i) of title 41, United States ‘‘(3) An amount equal to the sum of wage ‘‘(8) Sections 2301, 2302, 2305 through 2310, Code, is amended— underpayments due employees engaged in and 2312.’’. (A) in paragraph (5), by adding at the end the performance of the contract, including (5) Section 502 of the Departments of ‘‘Amounts transferred under this paragraph any underpayments arising from deductions, Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- shall be in addition to other amounts au- rebates, or refunds.’’. cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations thorized for the Defense Acquisition Univer- (22) Section 6504 of title 41, United States Act, 1993 (Public Law 102–394, 41 U.S.C. 1101 sity.’’; and Code, is amended— note) is amended— (B) in paragraph (6), by striking (A) in subsection (a)— (A) by striking ‘‘as referred to in the Office ‘‘Procurememt’’ and substituting ‘‘Procure- (i) by striking ‘‘each agency’’ and sub- of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. ment’’. stituting ‘‘all agencies’’; and 401 et seq.)’’ and substituting ‘‘as defined in (13) Section 5051(c)(2)(A) of the Federal Ac- (ii) by inserting ‘‘or firms’’ after ‘‘per- section 133 of title 41, United States Code’’; quisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (Public sons’’; and and Law 103–355, 41 U.S.C. 1703 note) is amended (B) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘de- (B) by striking ‘‘such Act’’ and sub- by striking ‘‘section 313(b) of the Federal scribed in section 6502 of this title’’. stituting ‘‘the provisions referred to in sec- Property and Administrative Services Act of (23) Section 6506(b) of title 41, United tion 172(b) of title 41, United States Code,’’. 1949, as added by subsection (a)’’ and sub- States Code, is amended— (6) Section 414(a) of the Small Business Re- stituting ‘‘section 3103(b) of title 41, United (A) by inserting ‘‘rules and’’ before ‘‘regu- authorization Act of 1997 (Public Law 105–135, States Code’’. lations’’; and 41 U.S.C. 1122 note) is amended by striking (14) Section 6002(b) of the Federal Acquisi- (B) by inserting ‘‘may be’’ before ‘‘nec- ‘‘section 6(d)(4)(A) of the Office of Federal tion Streamlining Act of 1994 (Public Law essary’’. Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 103–355, 41 U.S.C. 1709 note) is amended by 405(d)(4)(A))’’ and substituting ‘‘section striking ‘‘section 25(a) of the Office of Fed- (24) Section 6507 of title 41, United States 1122(a)(4)(A) of title 41, United States Code,’’. eral Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. Code, is amended— (7) Section 10004 of the Federal Acquisition 421(a))’’ and substituting ‘‘section 1302(a) of (A) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘included Streamlining Act of 1994 (Public Law 103–355, title 41, United States Code,’’. in a contract’’ and substituting ‘‘included in 41 U.S.C. 1122 note) is amended— (15) Section 1332 of the Small Business Jobs a proposal or contract’’; and (A) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘section Act of 2010 (Public Law 111–240, 41 U.S.C. 1902 (B) in subsection (d), by striking ‘‘an im- 6(d)(4)(A) of the Office of Federal Procure- note) is amended by striking ‘‘section 32 of partial’’ and substituting ‘‘a’’. ment Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 405(d)(4)(A))’’ and the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (25) Section 6508 of title 41, United States substituting ‘‘section 1122(a)(4)(A) of title 41, Act (41 U.S.C. 428)’’ and substituting ‘‘section Code, is amended— United States Code,’’; and 1902 of title 41, United States Code’’. (A) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘an agen- (B) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘section (16) Section 2313(e)(1) of title 41, United cy’’ and substituting ‘‘the contracting agen- 4(11) of the Office of Federal Procurement States Code, is amended to read as follows: cy’’; Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 403(11))’’ and sub- ‘‘(1) AVAILABILITY— (B) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘an agen- stituting ‘‘section 134 of title 41, United ‘‘(A) TO GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS.—The Ad- cy’’ and substituting ‘‘the contracting agen- States Code’’. ministrator of General Services shall ensure cy’’; and (8) Section 808(g) of the National Defense that the information in the database is (C) in subsection (c), by inserting ‘‘rules Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Pub- available to appropriate acquisition officials and’’ before ‘‘regulations’’. lic Law 105–85, 41 U.S.C. 1127 note) is amend- of Federal agencies, other government offi- (26) Section 6701(3)(A) of title 41, United ed— cials as the Administrator of General Serv- States Code, is amended by inserting ‘‘or the (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘section ices determines appropriate, and, on request, District of Columbia’’ after ‘‘Federal Gov- 306(l) of the Federal Property and Adminis- the Chairman and Ranking Member of the ernment’’. trative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 256(l))’’ committees of Congress having jurisdiction. (27) Section 6702(a) of title 41, United and substituting ‘‘section 4301(2) of title 41, ‘‘(B) TO THE PUBLIC.—The Administrator of States Code, is amended— United States Code’’; and General Services shall post the information (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ‘‘and’’ (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘section in the database, excluding past performance after ‘‘Columbia;’’; 306(m) of the Federal Property and Adminis- reviews, on a publicly available website.’’. (B) by striking paragraph (2); and trative Services Act of 1949’’ and sub- (17) The analysis for chapter 31 of title 41, (C) by renumbering paragraph (3) as para- stituting ‘‘section 4301 of title 41, United United States Code, is amended by striking graph (2). the item relating to section 3103 and sub- States Code’’. (28) Section 6703 of title 41, United States (9) Section 1302(b)(1)(C) of title 41, United stituting the following: Code, is amended as follows: States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘the Ad- ‘‘3103. Goals for major acquisition pro- (A) The matter before paragraph (1) is ministrator of National Aeronautics and grams.’’. amended to read as follows: Space’’ and substituting ‘‘the Administrator (18) Section 3103 of title 41, United States ‘‘A contract, and bid specification for a of the National Aeronautics and Space Ad- Code, is amended in the heading by striking contract, that involves an amount exceeding ministration’’. ‘‘Acquisition programs’’ and substituting $2,500 and that is subject to this chapter (10) Section 1303(a)(1) of title 41, United ‘‘Goals for major acquisition programs’’. States Code, is amended— (19) Section 317(b)(3)(B) of the Federal under section 6702 of this title shall contain (A) by striking ‘‘the Administrator of Na- Property and Administrative Services Act of the following terms:’’. tional Aeronautics and Space’’ and sub- 1949 (ch. 288, 41 U.S.C. note prec. 3901) is (B) Paragraph (1) is amended by striking stituting ‘‘the Administrator of the National amended by striking ‘‘this chapter applies’’ ‘‘each class of service employee’’ and sub- Aeronautics and Space Administration’’; and and substituting ‘‘the provisions referred to stituting ‘‘the various classes of service em- (B) by striking ‘‘the National Aeronautics in section 171(c) of title 41, United States ployees’’. and Space Act of 1958 (42 U.S.C. 2451 et seq.)’’ Code, apply’’. (C) Paragraph (2) is amended— and substituting ‘‘chapter 201 of title 51’’. (20) Section 2192(b)(2) of the Federal Acqui- (i) by striking ‘‘each class of service em- (11) Section 802 of the National Defense Au- sition Streamlining Act of 1994 (Public Law ployee’’ and substituting ‘‘the various class- thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (Public 103–355, 41 U.S.C. 4304 note) is amended by es of service employees’’; and Law 106–65, 41 U.S.C. 1502 note) is amended— striking ‘‘section 306(l) of the Federal Prop- (ii) by inserting ‘‘rules and’’ before ‘‘regu- (A) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ‘‘sec- erty and Administrative Services Act of 1949 lations’’. tion 26(f) of the Office of Federal Procure- (as added by section 2151)’’ and substituting (D) Paragraph (5) is amended by striking ment Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 422(f))’’ and sub- ‘‘section 4301(2) of title 41, United States ‘‘each class of service employee’’ and substituting ‘‘section 1502(a) and (b) of title 41, Code’’. stituting ‘‘the various classes of service em- United States Code,’’; (21) Section 6503(b) of title 41, United ployees’’. (B) in subsection (c)(2)(A)(ii), by striking States Code, is amended to read as follows: (29) Section 6705 of title 41, United States ‘‘section 26 of the Office of Federal Procure- ‘‘(b) LIQUIDATED DAMAGES.—In addition to Code, is amended— ment Policy Act’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter damages for any other breach of the con- (A) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ‘‘The 15 of title 41, United States Code,’’; tract, the party responsible for a breach or total amount’’ and substituting ‘‘An (C) by repealing subsection (g); violation described in subsection (a) is liable amount’’; (D) in subsection (h), by striking ‘‘section to the Federal Government for the following (B) in subsection (b)(2)— 26(f) of the Office of Federal Procurement liquidated damages: (i) by striking ‘‘a service employee’’ and Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 422(f))’’ and sub- ‘‘(1) An amount equal to the sum of $10 per substituting ‘‘all service employees’’; and stituting ‘‘section 1502(a) and (b) of title 41, day for each individual under 16 years of age (ii) by striking ‘‘underpaid employee’’ and United States Code,’’; and knowingly employed in the performance of substituting ‘‘underpaid employees’’; and (E) in subsection (i)(2), by striking ‘‘sec- the contract. (C) in subsection (d)— tion 26(f) of the Office of Federal Procure- ‘‘(2) An amount equal to the sum of $10 per (i) by inserting ‘‘rules and’’ before ‘‘regula- ment Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 422(f))’’ and sub- day for each incarcerated individual know- tions’’; and stituting ‘‘section 1502(a) and (b) of title 41, ingly employed in the performance of the (ii) by striking ‘‘a Federal agency’’ and United States Code’’. contract. substituting ‘‘the Federal agency’’.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:30 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JN7.050 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE June 22, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2973 (30) Section 6706(b) of title 41, United (ii) by striking ‘‘section 2 of the Javits- (B) in paragraph (2)— States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘a hear- Wagner-O’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 47)’’ and sub- (i) in subparagraph (A)— ing examiner’’ and substituting ‘‘an adminis- stituting ‘‘section 8503 of title 41, United (I) by striking ‘‘section 303(c)(1) of title III trative law judge’’. States Code’’; and of the Federal Property and Administrative (31) Section 6707 of title 41, United States (B) in paragraph (2)— Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1))’’ and Code, is amended— (i) in the heading, by striking ‘‘THE JAVITS- substituting ‘‘section 3304(a)(1) of title 41, (A) in subsection (a)— WAGNER-O’DAY ACT’’ and substituting ‘‘CHAP- United States Code,’’; and (i) by striking ‘‘6507’’ and substituting TER 85 OF TITLE 41, UNITED STATES CODE,’’; (II) by striking ‘‘such section 303(c)(1)’’ and ‘‘6507(b) through (f)’’; and (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘The substituting ‘‘such section 3304(a)(1)’’; and (ii) by inserting ‘‘rules and’’ before ‘‘regu- Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46 et (ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking ‘‘such lations’’; seq.)’’ and substituting ‘‘Chapter 85 of title section 303(c)(1)’’ and substituting ‘‘such sec- (B) in subsection (b), by inserting ‘‘rules 41, United States Code,’’; and tion 3304(a)(1)’’; and and’’ before ‘‘regulations’’; (iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘The (C) in paragraph (3)(A), by striking ‘‘sub- (C) in subsection (c)— Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act’’ and substituting sections (c), (d), and (f) of section 32 of the (i) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘the wages ‘‘Chapter 85 of title 41, United States Code,’’. Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 and fringe benefits the service employee (35) Section 848(b) of the National Defense U.S.C. 428)’’ and substituting ‘‘section would have received under the predecessor Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (Pub- 1902(a), (d), and (e) of title 41, United States contract, including accrued wages and fringe lic Law 109–163, 41 U.S.C. 8501 note) is amend- Code,’’. benefits and any prospective increases in ed— (5) Section 319F–2(c)(7)(B) of the Public wages and fringe benefits provided for in a (A) by striking ‘‘the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d– collective-bargaining agreement as a result Act (41 U.S.C. 48)’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 6b(c)(7)(B)) is amended— of arm’s-length negotiations’’ and sub- 85 of title 41, United States Code,’’; (A) in clause (ii)(VII), by striking ‘‘section stituting ‘‘the wages and fringe benefits pro- (B) by striking ‘‘those Acts’’ and sub- 303(c)(1) of the Federal Property and Admin- vided for in a collective-bargaining agree- stituting ‘‘the Randolph-Sheppard Act and istrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. ment as a result of arm’s-length negotiations chapter 85 of title 41, United States Code,’’; 253(c)(1))’’ and substituting ‘‘section to which the service employees would have and 3304(a)(1) of title 41, United States Code’’; been entitled if they were employed under (C) by striking ‘‘each Act’’ and sub- (B) in clause (iii)(I)— the predecessor contract, including accrued stituting ‘‘the Randolph-Sheppard Act or (i) in the matter before item (aa), by strik- wages and fringe benefits and any prospec- chapter 85 of title 41, United States Code’’. ing ‘‘section 4(11) of the Office of Federal tive increases in wages and fringe benefits SEC. 31. TITLE 42, UNITED STATES CODE. Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 403(11))’’ provided for in the collective-bargaining (1) Section 244(b)(1) of the Public Health and substituting ‘‘section 134 of title 41, agreement’’; and Service Act (42 U.S.C. 238m(b)(1)) is amended United States Code’’; (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘under the by striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Stat- (ii) in the matter before item (aa), by predecessor contract’’ and substituting ‘‘es- utes (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘section striking ‘‘section 302A(a) of the Federal tablished under the predecessor contract 6101 of title 41, United States Code,’’. Property and Administrative Services Act of through collective bargaining’’; and (2) Section 306(f) of the Public Health Serv- 1949 (41 U.S.C. 252a(a))’’ and substituting (D) in subsection (d), by striking ‘‘each ice Act (42 U.S.C. 242k(f)) is amended by ‘‘section 3101(b)(1)(A) of title 41, United class of service employee’’ and substituting striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Stat- States Code’’; ‘‘the various classes of service employees’’. utes (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘section (iii) in item (aa), by striking ‘‘section (32) Section 7105 of title 41, United States 6101 of title 41, United States Code’’. 303(g)(1)(A) of the Federal Property and Ad- Code, is amended— (3) Section 308(f) of the Public Health Serv- ministrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. (A) in subsection (b)(4)(A), by striking ice Act (42 U.S.C. 242m(f)) is amended by 253(g)(1)(A))’’ and substituting ‘‘section ‘‘subsection (e)(1)(B)’’ and substituting ‘‘sub- striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Stat- 3305(a)(1) of title 41, United States Code,’’; paragraphs (B) and (D) of subsection (e)(1)’’; utes (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘section and and 6101 of title 41, United States Code’’. (iv) in item (bb), by striking ‘‘section (B) in subsection (e)(1)— (4) Section 319F–1(b) of the Public Health 302A(b) of such Act (41 U.S.C. 252a(b))’’ and (i) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d–6a(b)) is amend- substituting ‘‘section 3101(b)(1)(B) of title 41, subparagraph (E); and ed— United States Code,’’; (ii) by adding after subparagraph (C) the (A) in paragraph (1)— (C) in clause (iii)(II)— following: (i) in subparagraph (A)— (i) in item (bb), by striking ‘‘Subsections ‘‘(D) CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY CON- (I) in the matter before clause (i), by strik- (a) and (b) of section 7 of the Anti-Kickback TRACTS.— ing ‘‘section 4(11) of the Office of Federal Act of 1986 (41 U.S.C. 57(a) and (b))’’ and sub- ‘‘(i) DEFINITION.—In this subparagraph, the Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 403(11))’’ stituting ‘‘Section 8703(a) of title 41, United term ‘‘specified board’’ means the Armed and substituting ‘‘section 134 of title 41, States Code’’; Services Board or the Civilian Board, which- United States Code’’; (ii) in item (cc), by striking ‘‘Section 304C ever is specified by a contracting officer of (II) in the matter before clause (i), by of the Federal Property and Administrative the Central Intelligence Agency to hear an striking ‘‘section 302A(a) of the Federal Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 254d)’’ and sub- appeal from a decision being made by the Property and Administrative Services Act of stituting ‘‘Section 4706 of title 41, United contracting officer. 1949 (41 U.S.C. 252a(a))’’ and substituting States Code’’; and ‘‘(ii) APPEAL AND JURISDICTION.—An appeal ‘‘section 3101(b)(1)(A) of title 41, United (iii) in item (ee), by striking ‘‘Subsection from a decision of a contracting officer of States Code’’; (a) of section 304 of the Federal Property and the Central Intelligence Agency, relating to (III) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘section Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 a contract made by the Central Intelligence 303(g)(1)(A) of the Federal Property and Ad- U.S.C. 254(a))’’ and substituting ‘‘Section Agency, may be filed with the specified ministrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 3901 of title 41, United States Code’’; board, and the specified board has jurisdic- 253(g)(1)(A))’’ and substituting ‘‘section (D) in clause (iv)— tion to decide that appeal.’’. 3305(a)(1) of title 41, United States Code,’’; (i) in subclause (I)— (33) Section 508 of the Energy and Water and (I) by striking ‘‘section 303(c)(1) of title III Development Appropriations Act, 1989 (Pub- (IV) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘section of the Federal Property and Administrative lic Law 100–371, 41 U.S.C. 8301 note) is amend- 302A(b) of such Act (41 U.S.C. 252a(b))’’ and Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1))’’ and ed— substituting ‘‘section 3101(b)(1)(B) of title 41, substituting ‘‘section 3304(a)(1) of title 41, (A) in the heading, by striking ‘‘BUY United States Code,’’; and United States Code,’’; and AMERICAN ACT’’ and substituting ‘‘CHAP- (ii) in subparagraph (B)— (II) by striking ‘‘such section 303(c)(1)’’ and TER 83 OF TITLE 41, UNITED STATES (I) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘Subsections substituting ‘‘such section 3304(a)(1)’’; and CODE,’’; and (a) and (b) of section 7 of the Anti-Kickback (ii) in subclause (III), by striking ‘‘such (B) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘title III Act of 1986 (41 U.S.C. 57(a) and (b))’’ and subsection 303(c)(1)’’ and substituting ‘‘such sec- of the Act of March 3, 1933 (47 Stat. 1520; 41 stituting ‘‘Section 8703(a) of title 41, United tion 3304(a)(1)’’; and U.S.C. 10a–10c), commonly known as the Buy States Code’’; (E) in clause (vii), by striking ‘‘section American Act’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 83 (II) in clause (iii), by striking ‘‘Section 303A(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Property and Ad- of title 41, United States Code’’. 304C of the Federal Property and Adminis- ministrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. (34) Section 856(a) of the John Warner Na- trative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 254d)’’ 253a(a)(1)(B))’’ and substituting ‘‘section tional Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal and substituting ‘‘Section 4706 of title 41, 3306(a)(1)(B) of title 41, United States Code,’’. Year 2007 (Public Law 109–364, 41 U.S.C. 8501 United States Code’’; and (6) Section 319L(c)(5) of the Public Health note) is amended— (III) in clause (v), by striking ‘‘Subsection Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d–7e(c)(5)) is amend- (A) in paragraph (1)— (a) of section 304 of the Federal Property and ed— (i) in the heading, by striking ‘‘JAVITS- Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 (A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ‘‘sec- WAGNER-O’DAY ACT’’ and substituting ‘‘CHAP- U.S.C. 254(a))’’ and substituting ‘‘Section tion 3709 of the Revised Statutes of the TER 85 OF TITLE 41, UNITED STATES CODE’’; and 3901 of title 41, United States Code’’; United States (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:30 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JN7.050 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H2974 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 22, 2021 ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, United States (20) Section 1866B(b)(4)(B) of the Social Se- ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Statutes, as Code,’’; and curity Act (42 U.S.C. 1395cc–2(b)(4)(B)) is amended’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of (B) in subparagraph (F), by striking ‘‘sec- amended by striking ‘‘section 5’’ and subtitle 41, United States Code’’. tion 303(c)(3) of the Federal Property and Ad- stituting ‘‘section 6101’’. (35) Section 55 of the Atomic Energy Act of ministrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. (21) Section 1874A(b)(1)(B) of the Social Se- 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2075) is amended by striking 253(c)(3))’’ and substituting ‘‘section curity Act (42 U.S.C. 1395kk–1(b)(1)(B)) is ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Statutes, as 3304(a)(3) of title 41, United States Code’’. amended by striking ‘‘section 5’’ and sub- amended’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of (7) Section 413(b)(8) of the Public Health stituting ‘‘section 6101’’. title 41, United States Code’’. Service Act (42 U.S.C. 285a–2(b)(8)) is amend- (22) Section 1890(a)(4) of the Social Secu- (36) Section 66 of the Atomic Energy Act of ed by striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised rity Act (42 U.S.C. 1395aaa(a)(4)) is amended 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2096) is amended by striking Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘sec- by striking ‘‘section 4(5) of the Office of Fed- ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Statutes, as tion 6101 of title 41, United States Code’’. eral Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. amended’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of (8) Section 421(b)(3) of the Public Health 403(5))’’ and substituting ‘‘section 132 of title title 41, United States Code’’. Service Act (42 U.S.C. 285b–3(b)(3)) is amend- 41, United States Code’’. (37) Section 161 j. of the Atomic Energy ed by striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised (23) Section 1900(d)(3) of the Social Secu- Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2201(j)) is amended by Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘sec- rity Act (42 U.S.C. 1396(d)(3)) is amended by striking ‘‘the Federal Property and Adminis- tion 6101 of title 41, United States Code’’. striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Stat- trative Services Act of 1949, as amended, ex- (9) Section 464H(b)(9) of the Public Health utes (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘section cept section 207 of that Act’’ and sub- Service Act (42 U.S.C. 285n(b)(9)) is amended 6101 of title 41, United States Code’’. stituting ‘‘chapter 5 (except section 559) of by striking ‘‘sections 3648 and 3709 of the Re- (24) Section 1902(a)(4)(D) of the Social Se- title 40, United States Code’’. vised Statutes (31 U.S.C. 529; 41 U.S.C. 5)’’ curity Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(4)(D)) is amend- (38) Section 170 g. of the Atomic Energy and substituting ‘‘section 3324(a) and (b) of ed— Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2210(g)) is amended by title 31, United States Code, and section 6101 (A) by striking ‘‘section 27 of the Office of striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Stat- of title 41, United States Code’’. Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. utes (41 U.S.C. 5), as amended’’ and sub- (10) Section 494(2) of the Public Health 423)’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 21 of title 41, stituting ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, United Service Act (42 U.S.C. 289c(2)) is amended by United States Code,’’; and States Code’’. striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Stat- (B) by striking ‘‘subsection (a)(2) of such (39) Section 6(e) of the EURATOM Coopera- utes (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘section section of that Act’’ and substituting ‘‘section Act of 1958 (42 U.S.C. 2295(e)) is amended 6101 of title 41, United States Code,’’. tion 2102(a)(3) of such title’’. by striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Stat- (11) Section 496(a) of the Public Health (25) Section 1932(d)(3) of the Social Secu- utes, as amended’’ and substituting ‘‘section Service Act (42 U.S.C. 289e(a)) is amended by rity Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u–2(d)(3)) is amended 6101 of title 41, United States Code’’. striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Stat- by striking ‘‘section 27 of the Office of Fed- (40) Section 116 of the Atomic Energy Com- utes (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘section eral Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 423)’’ munity Act of 1955 (42 U.S.C. 2310) is amend- 6101 of title 41, United States Code’’. and substituting ‘‘chapter 21 of title 41, ed by striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised (12) Section 504 of the Public Health Serv- United States Code’’. Statutes’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of ice Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa–3) is amended— (26) Section 510(a) of the Housing Act of title 41, United States Code,’’. (A) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘section 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1480(a)) is amended by striking (41) Section 120 of the Atomic Energy Com- 4(11) of the Office of Federal Procurement ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Statutes, as munity Act of 1955 (42 U.S.C. 2349) is amend- Policy Act’’ and substituting ‘‘section 134 of amended’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of ed by striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised title 41, United States Code’’; and title 41, United States Code’’. Statutes, as amended’’ and substituting (B) in subsection (c), by striking ‘‘section (27) Section 302(b) of the Defense Housing ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, United States Code’’. 4(11) of the Office of Federal Procurement and Community Facilities and Services Act (42) Section 62 d. of the Atomic Energy Policy Act’’ and substituting ‘‘section 134 of of 1951 (42 U.S.C. 1592a(b)) is amended by Community Act of 1955 (42 U.S.C. 2362(d)) is title 41, United States Code’’. striking ‘‘the Federal Property and Adminis- amended— (13) Section 5101(f)(3) of the Patient Protec- trative Services Act of 1949, as amended’’ and (A) by striking ‘‘provisions of section 3709 tion and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. substituting ‘‘chapter 5 of title 40, United of the Revised Statutes’’ and substituting 294q(f)(3)) is amended by striking ‘‘section States Code’’. ‘‘provisions of section 6101 of title 41, United 3709 of the Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ (28) Section 305(a) of the Defense Housing States Code’’; and and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, and Community Facilities and Services Act (B) by striking ‘‘comply with section 3709 United States Code’’. of 1951 (42 U.S.C. 1592d(a)) is amended by of the Revised Statutes’’ and substituting (14) Section 945(d) of the Public Health striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Stat- ‘‘comply with section 6101 of title 41, United Service Act (42 U.S.C. 299c–4(d)) is amended utes, as amended, section 322 of the Act of States Code,’’. by striking ‘‘sections 3648 and 3709 of the Re- June 30, 1932 (47 Stat. 412), as amended, the (43) Section 601(c) of the Public Works and vised Statutes (31 U.S.C. 529 and 41 U.S.C. 5)’’ Federal Property and Administrative Serv- Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. and substituting ‘‘section 3324(a) and (b) of ices Act of 1949, as amended’’ and sub- 3211(c)) is amended by striking ‘‘Section 3709 title 31, United States Code, and section 6101 stituting ‘‘the provisions referred to in sec- of the Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and of title 41, United States Code’’. tion 171(b) and (c) of title 41, United States substituting ‘‘Section 6101 of title 41, United (15) Section 1132(d) of the Public Health Code, and section 6101 of title 41, United States Code,’’. Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300c–22(d)) is amended States Code’’. (44) Section 7(i)(1) of the Department of by striking ‘‘section 3648 and 3709 of the Re- (29) Section 309(a) of the Defense Housing Housing and Urban Development Act (42 vised Statutes (31 U.S.C. 529; 41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and Community Facilities and Services Act U.S.C. 3535(i)(1)) is amended by striking ‘‘sec- and substituting ‘‘section 3324(a) and (b) of of 1951 (42 U.S.C. 1592h(a)) is amended by tion 3709 of the Revised Statutes’’ and subtitle 31, United States Code, and section 6101 striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Stat- stituting ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, United of title 41, United States Code’’. utes’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of title States Code,’’. (16) Section 1701(c) of the Public Health 41, United States Code’’. (45) Section 1345(b) of the National Flood Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300u(c)) is amended by (30) Section 4(a) of the Federal Food Dona- Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4081(b)) is striking ‘‘sections 3648 and 3709 of the Re- tion Act of 2008 (42 U.S.C. 1792(a)) is amended amended by striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Re- vised Statutes (31 U.S.C. 529; 41 U.S.C. 5)’’ by striking ‘‘section 25 of the Office of Fed- vised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting and substituting ‘‘section 3324(a) and (b) of eral Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 421)’’ ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, United States title 31, United States Code, and section 6101 and substituting ‘‘section 1303 of title 41, Code,’’. of title 41, United States Code’’. United States Code,’’. (46) Section 1346(c) of the National Flood (17) Section 2354(a)(6) of the Public Health (31) Section 11(c) of the National Science Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4082(c)) is Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300cc–41(a)(6)) is Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1870(c)) is amended by striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Re- amended by striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Re- amended by striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Re- vised Statute (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting vised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting vised Statutes’’ and substituting ‘‘section ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, United States ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, United States Code’’. 6101 of title 41, United States Code’’. Code,’’. (18) Section 1805(d)(3) of the Social Secu- (32) Section 31 c. of the Atomic Energy Act (47) Section 1360(b) of the National Flood rity Act (42 U.S.C. 1395b–6(d)(3)) is amended of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2051(c)) is amended by strik- Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4101(b)) is by striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Stat- ing ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Statutes, as amended by striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Re- utes (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘section amended’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of vised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting 6101 of title 41, United States Code’’. title 41, United States Code’’. ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, United States Code’’. (19) Section 1860D–11(g)(1)(B)(iii) of the So- (33) Section 41 b. of the Atomic Energy Act (48) The proviso under the heading cial Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w– of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2061(b)) is amended by strik- ‘‘SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY’’ under the head- 111(g)(1)(B)(iii)) is amended by striking ‘‘sec- ing ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Statutes, as ing ‘‘ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY’’ tion 4(5) of the Office of Federal Procure- amended’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of in title III of the Departments of Veterans ment Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 403(5))’’ and subtitle 41, United States Code’’. Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, stituting ‘‘section 132 of title 41, United (34) Section 43 of the Atomic Energy Act of and Independent Agencies Appropriations States Code’’. 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2063) is amended by striking Act, 2003 (Public Law 108–7, div. K, 42 U.S.C.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:30 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JN7.050 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE June 22, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2975 4361c note) is amended by striking ‘‘41 U.S.C. striking ‘‘sections 3648 and 3709 of the Re- priations Act, 2000 (Public Law 106–74, 42 5’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, vised Statutes (31 U.S.C. 529; 41 U.S.C. 5)’’ U.S.C. 12701 note) is amended by striking United States Code’’. and substituting ‘‘section 3324(a) and (b) of ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Statutes (41 (49) Section 203(e) of the Environmental title 31, United States Code, and section 6101 U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of Quality Improvement Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. of title 41, United States Code’’. title 41, United States Code’’. 4372(e)) is amended by striking ‘‘sections 3648 (61) Section 112(r)(6)(N) of the Clean Air (72) Section 3021(a) of the Energy Policy and 3709 of the Revised Statutes (31 U.S.C. Act (42 U.S.C. 7412(r)(6)(N)) is amended by Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13556(a)) is amended by 529; 41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘section striking ‘‘section 5’’ and substituting ‘‘sec- striking ‘‘Federal Property and Administra- 3324(a) and (b) of title 31, United States Code, tion 6101’’. tive Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 251 et and section 6101 of title 41, United States (62) Section 801 of the National Energy seq.)’’ and substituting ‘‘provisions of sec- Code,’’. Conservation Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 8287) is tion 171(b) and (c) title 41, United States (50) Section 218 of the Uniform Relocation amended— Code’’. Assistance and Real Property Acquisition (A) in subsection (a)(2)(D)(iii), by striking (73) Section 1002(e)(3)(C) of the Energy Pol- Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4638) is amend- ‘‘section 25 of the Office of Federal Procure- icy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16392(e)(3)(C)) is ed by striking ‘‘the Federal Property and Ad- ment Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 421)’’ and sub- amended by striking ‘‘section 25(c)(1) of the ministrative Services Act of 1949, as amend- stituting ‘‘section 1303 of title 41, United Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 ed’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 5 of title 40, States Code,’’; U.S.C. 421(c)(1))’’ and substituting ‘‘section United States Code’’. (B) in subsection (b)(1)(A), by striking 1303(a)(1) of title 41, United States Code’’. (74) Section 136(j)(3) of the Energy Inde- (51) Section 611(k) of the Robert T. Stafford ‘‘section 25(a) of the Office of Federal Pro- Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance pendence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. curement Policy Act’’ and substituting ‘‘sec- 17013(j)(3)) is amended by striking ‘‘section 31 Act (42 U.S.C. 5196(k)) is amended by striking tion 1302(a) of title 41, United States Code’’; ‘‘the Federal Property and Administrative of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy and Act (41 U.S.C. 427)’’ and substituting ‘‘section Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 471 et seq.)’’ (C) in subsection (c)(2), by striking ‘‘sec- and substituting ‘‘chapter 5 of title 40, 1901 of title 41, United States Code’’. tion 303J(d) of the Federal Property and Ad- (75) Section 435(c) of the Energy Independ- United States Code’’. ministrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. (52) Section 306(a) of the Disaster Mitiga- ence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 253j(d))’’ and substituting ‘‘section 4106(d) of tion Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 5206(a)) is amend- 17091(c)) is amended— title 41, United States Code’’. ed— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘section (63) Section 119(c)(3) of the Comprehensive (A) in the subsection heading, by striking 6(a) of the Office of Federal Procurement Environmental Response, Compensation, and ‘‘BUY AMERICAN ACT’’ and substituting Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 405(a))’’ and sub- Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9619(c)(3)) is ‘‘CHAPTER 83 OF TITLE 41, UNITED STATES stituting ‘‘section 1121(b) and (c)(1) of title amended by striking ‘‘section 3732 of the Re- CODE’’; and 41, United States Code,’’; and vised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 11)’’ and sub- (B) by striking ‘‘the Buy American Act (41 (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘section 25 stituting ‘‘section 6301(a) and (b) of title 41 of U.S.C. 10a et seq.)’’ and substituting ‘‘chap- of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy the United States Code’’. Act (41 U.S.C. 421)’’ and substituting ‘‘section ter 83 of title 41, United States Code’’. (64) Section 2(a) of Public Law 95–84 (42 (53) Section 604(a)(2)(B) of the National 1302(a) of title 41, United States Code,’’. U.S.C. 10301 note) is amended by striking ‘‘41 Manufactured Housing Construction and (76) Section 1334(a)(1) of the Patient Pro- U.S.C. 504 et seq. (the Federal Grant and Co- Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. tection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. operative Agreement Act of 1977; Public Law 5403(a)(2)(B)) is amended by striking ‘‘section 18054(a)(1)) is amended by striking ‘‘section 95–224)’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 63 of title 4 of the Office of Federal Procurement Pol- 5’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101’’. 31, United States Code’’. icy Act’’ and substituting ‘‘section 132 of SEC. 32. TITLE 43, UNITED STATES CODE. (65) Section 104(h)(1)(C) of the Water Re- title 41, United States Code’’. (1) The last proviso in the paragraph under (54) Section 111(b) of Public Law 95–39 (42 sources Research Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. the heading ‘‘ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS’’ U.S.C. 5903 note) is amended— 10303(h)(1)(C)) is amended by striking ‘‘sec- under the heading ‘‘UNITED STATES GEOLOGI- (A) by striking ‘‘$10,000’’ and substituting tion 3709 of the Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. CAL SURVEY’’ in the Department of the Inte- ‘‘$25,000’’; and 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, rior and Related Agencies Appropriations (B) by striking ‘‘, which are excepted from United States Code’’. Act, 2000 (Public Law 106–113, div. B, (66) Section 104(c)(3) of the Americans with the requirements of advertising by section § 1000(a)(3) [title I], 43 U.S.C. 50d) is amended Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12114(c)(3)) 252(c)(3) of title 41, United States Code,’’. by striking ‘‘41 U.S.C. 5’’ and substituting (55) Section 207(c)(3) of the Presidential is amended by striking ‘‘the Drug-Free ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, United States Code’’. Science and Technology Advisory Organiza- Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. 701 et seq.)’’ (2) Section 115 of the Department of the In- tion Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 6616(c)(3)) is and substituting ‘‘chapter 81 of title 41, terior and Related Agencies Appropriations amended by striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Re- United States Code’’. Act, 2000 (Public Law 106–113, div. B, vised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting (67) Section 501 of the National and Com- § 1000(a)(3) [title I], 43 U.S.C. 1451 note) is ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, United States Code’’. munity Service Trust Act of 1993 (Public amended by striking ‘‘Federal Property and (56) Section 433(c) of the Energy Independ- Law 103–82, 42 U.S.C. 12501 note) is amended— Administrative Services Act of 1949’’ and ence and Security Act of 2007 (Public Law (A) in the heading, by striking ‘‘BUY substituting ‘‘provisions of section 171(b) and 110–140, 42 U.S.C. 6834 note) is amended by AMERICAN ACT’’ and substituting ‘‘CHAP- (c) of title 41, United States Code’’. striking ‘‘section 25 of the Office of Federal TER 83 OF TITLE 41, UNITED STATES (3) Section 205 of the Energy and Water De- Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 421)’’ and CODE’’; and velopment Appropriations Act, 1993 (43 substituting ‘‘section 1302 of title 41, United (B) by striking ‘‘sections 2 through 4 of the U.S.C. 1475a) is amended— States Code’’. Act of March 3, 1933 (41 U.S.C. 10a–10c, popu- (A) by striking ‘‘(1988)’’ after ‘‘Appendix’’; (57) The first proviso in the paragraph larly known as the ‘Buy American Act’)’’ and (B) by striking ‘‘the Federal Procurement under the heading ‘‘ENERGY INFORMATION AD- substituting ‘‘chapter 83 of title 41, United Integrity Act (41 U.S.C. 423 (1988))’’ and sub- MINISTRATION’’ under the heading ‘‘DEPART- States Code’’. stituting ‘‘chapter 21 of title 41, United MENT OF ENERGY’’ in title II of the De- (68) Section 184 of the National and Com- States Code,’’; and partment of the Interior and Related Agen- munity Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12644) is (C) by striking ‘‘18 U.S.C. 201 et seq. (1988)’’ cies Appropriations Act, 1996 (Public Law amended by striking ‘‘sections 5153 through and substituting ‘‘chapter 11 of title 18, 104–134, title I, section 101(c), 42 U.S.C. 7135 5158 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 (41 United States Code’’. note) is amended by striking ‘‘section 4(d) of U.S.C. 702–707)’’ and substituting ‘‘sections (4) Section 12(b)(7)(v) of Public Law 94–204 the Service Contract Act of 1965 (41 U.S.C. 8101 and 8103 through 8106 of title 41, United (43 U.S.C. 1611 note) is amended— 353(d))’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6707(d) of States Code’’. (A) by striking ‘‘the Federal Property and title 41, United States Code,’’. (69) Section 196(b) of the National and Administrative Services Act of 1949, 40 (58) Section 104(i) of the Alaska Power Ad- Community Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. U.S.C. sec. 471 et seq.’’ and substituting ministration Asset Sale and Termination 12651g(b)) is amended by striking ‘‘Federal ‘‘chapter 5 of title 40, United States Code’’; Act (Public Law 104–58, 42 U.S.C. 7152 note) is Property and Administrative Services Act of (B) by striking ‘‘that Act’’ and sub- amended by striking ‘‘the Federal Property 1949’’ and substituting ‘‘provisions of section stituting ‘‘that chapter’’; and and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 171(b) and (c) of title 41, United States Code’’. (C) by striking ‘‘40 U.S.C. 485(b), as amend- U.S.C. 484)’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 5 of (70) Section 206(e)(7) of the Departments of ed’’ and substituting ‘‘40 U.S.C. 572(a)’’. title 40, United States Code,’’. Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban De- (5) Section 306(a) of the Federal Land Pol- (59) Section 103(b)(4) of the Clean Air Act velopment, and Independent Agencies Appro- icy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. (42 U.S.C. 7403(b)(4)) is amended by striking priations Act, 2000 (Public Law 106–74, 42 1736(a)) is amended by striking ‘‘Federal ‘‘sections 3648 and 3709 of the Revised Stat- U.S.C. 12701 note) is amended by striking Property and Administrative Services Act of utes (31 U.S.C. 529; 41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and sub- ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Statutes (41 1949 (63 Stat. 377, as amended)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 3324(a) and (b) of title 31, U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of stituting ‘‘provisions of section 171(b) and (c) United States Code, and section 6101 of title title 41, United States Code’’. of title 41, United States Code’’. 41, United States Code’’. (71) Section 525(e)(7) of the Departments of SEC. 33. TITLE 44, UNITED STATES CODE. (60) Section 104(a)(2)(D) of the Clean Air Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban De- (1) The item relating to section 311 in the Act (42 U.S.C. 7404(a)(2)(D)) is amended by velopment, and Independent Agencies Appro- analysis for chapter 3 of title 44, United

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:30 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JN7.050 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H2976 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 22, 2021 States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘sub- (5) Section 10721 of title 49, United States SEC. 38. TITLE 50, UNITED STATES CODE. title I of title 40 and division C (except sec- Code, is amended by striking ‘‘Section (1) Section 4(c)(2) of the Helium Act (50 tions 3302, 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of 6101(b) to (d)’’ and substituting ‘‘Section U.S.C. 167b(c)(2)) is amended by striking ‘‘the subtitle I’’ and substituting ‘‘the provisions 6101’’. Federal Property and Administrative Serv- referred to in section 171(b) and (c)’’. (6) Section 13712 of title 49, United States ices Act of 1949’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 5 (2) Section 311 of title 44, United States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘Section of title 40, United States Code’’. Code, is amended— 6101(b) to (d)’’ and substituting ‘‘Section (2) Section 502(a) of the National Emer- (A) in the section catchline, by striking 6101’’. ‘‘subtitle I of title 40 and division C (except gencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1651(a)) is amended— (7) Section 15504 of title 49, United States (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘Act of sections 3302, 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and Code, is amended by striking ‘‘Section 4711) of subtitle I’’ and substituting ‘‘the pro- June 30, 1949 (41 U.S.C. 252)’’ and substituting 6101(b) to (d)’’ and substituting ‘‘Section ‘‘Provisions of law referred to in section visions referred to in section 171(b) and (c)’’; 6101’’. (B) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘subtitle 171(b) and (c) of title 41, United States Code’’; (8) Section 110(b) of the Amtrak Reform and I of title 40 and division C (except sections and Accountability Act of 1997 (Public Law 3302, 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of sub- (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘Section 105–134, 49 U.S.C. 24301 note) is amended by 3737 of the Revised Statutes, as amended (41 title I’’ and substituting ‘‘the provisions re- striking ‘‘Section 303B(m) of the Federal ferred to in section 171(b) and (c)’’; and U.S.C. 15)’’ and substituting ‘‘Section 6305 of Property and Administrative Services Act of title 41, United States Code’’. (C) in subsection (c), by striking ‘‘section 1949 (41 U.S.C. 253b(m))’’ and substituting (3) The Sudan Accountability and Divest- 6101(b) to (d)’’ and substituting ‘‘section ‘‘Section 4702 of title 41, United States ment Act of 2007 (Public Law 110–174, 50 6101’’. Code,’’. U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended— (3) Section 210(i) of the E-Government Act (9) Section 40110(d) of title 49, United (A) in section 2(3), by striking ‘‘section 4 of of 2002 (Public Law 107–347, 44 U.S.C. 3501 States Code, is amended— note) is amended by adding ‘‘(41 U.S.C. note the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (A) in paragraph (2)— prec. 3901)’’ before ‘‘(as added by subsection Act (41 U.S.C. 403)’’ and substituting ‘‘section (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘Divi- (b))’’. 133 of title 41, United States Code’’; and sion C (except sections 3302, 3501(b), 3509, (B) in section 6— SEC. 34. TITLE 45, UNITED STATES CODE. 3906, 4710, and 4711) of subtitle I’’ and sub- (i) in subsection (b)(4), by striking ‘‘section (1) Section 11(c) of the Railroad Unemploy- stituting ‘‘Provisions referred to in section 25 of the Office of Federal Procurement Pol- ment Insurance Act (45 U.S.C. 361(c)) is 171(c)’’; and amended— icy Act (41 U.S.C. 421)’’ and substituting (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘Divi- (A) by striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised ‘‘section 1303 of title 41, United States sion B (except sections 1704 and 2303) of sub- Statutes (U.S.C., title 41, sec. 5)’’ after Code,’’; and title I’’ and substituting ‘‘Provisions referred ‘‘without regard to’’ and substituting ‘‘sec- (ii) in subsection (d), by striking ‘‘section to in section 172(b)’’; and tion 6101 of title 41, United States Code,’’; 25 of the Office of Federal Procurement Pol- (B) in paragraph (3)— and icy Act (41 U.S.C. 421)’’ and substituting (i) in the heading, by striking ‘‘OF DIVISION (B) by striking ‘‘section 3709 of Revised ‘‘section 1303 of title 41, United States B (EXCEPT SECTIONS 1704 AND 2303) OF SUBTITLE Statutes (U.S.C., title 41, sec. 5)’’ after ‘‘Pro- Code,’’. I’’ and substituting ‘‘REFERRED TO IN SECTION vided, That’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101 172(b)’’; (4) Section 802(a)(4) of the David L. Boren of title 41, United States Code,’’. (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘Of- National Security Education Act of 1991 (50 (2) Section 613(b) of the Alaska Railroad fice of Federal Procurement Policy Act’’ and U.S.C. 1902(a)(4)) is amended by striking Transfer Act of 1982 (45 U.S.C. 1212(b)) is substituting ‘‘provisions referred to in sec- ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Statutes (41 amended by striking ‘‘the Federal Property tion 172(b) of title 41’’; U.S.C. 5)’’ and substituting ‘‘section 6101 of and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 title 41, United States Code,’’. U.S.C. 484)’’ and substituting ‘‘chapter 5 of (iii) in subparagraph (C), by striking ‘‘Of- title 40, United States Code,’’. fice of Federal Procurement Policy Act’’ and (5) Section 102A(q)(4)(B) of the National Se- substituting ‘‘provisions referred to in sec- curity Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3024(q)(4)(B)) is SEC. 35. TITLE 46, UNITED STATES CODE. tion 172(b) of title 41’’; and amended by striking ‘‘section 4(9) of the Fed- (1) Section 51703(b)(2) of title 46, United eral Property and Administrative Services States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘section (iv) in subparagraph (D), by striking ‘‘sec- Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 403(9))’’ and sub- 6101(b) to (d)’’ and substituting ‘‘section tion 27(e)(3)(A)(iv) of the Office of Federal 6101’’. Procurement Policy Act’’ and substituting stituting ‘‘section 109 of title 41, United (2) Section 55305(d)(2)(D) of title 46, United ‘‘section 2105(c)(1)(D) of title 41’’. States Code’’. States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘section (10) Section 351(b) of the Department of (6) Section 505(a)(2)(B)(i) of the National 25(c)(1) of the Office of Federal Procurement Transportation and Related Agencies Appro- Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3095(a)(2)(B)(i)) Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 421(c)(1)’’ and sub- priations Act, 1997 (Public Law 104–205, 49 is amended by striking ‘‘Federal Property stituting ‘‘section 1303(a)(1) of title 41’’. U.S.C. 40110 note) is amended by striking and Administrative Services Act of 1949’’ and SEC. 36. TITLE 48, UNITED STATES CODE. ‘‘section 4(6) of the Office of Federal Pro- substituting ‘‘provisions referred to in sec- Section 108 of the Interior Department Ap- curement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 403(6))’’ and tion 171(b) and (c) of title 41 of the United propriation Act, 1953 (48 U.S.C. 1685) is substituting ‘‘section 107 of title 41, United States Code’’. amended by striking ‘‘the Federal Property States Code’’. (7) Section 506C(e)(1) of the National Secu- and Administrative Services Act of 1949’’ and (11) Section 5063 of the Federal Acquisition rity Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3099(e)(1)) is substituting ‘‘chapter 5 of title 40, United Streamlining Act of 1994 (Public Law 103–355, amended by striking ‘‘section 4(10) of the Of- States Code,’’. 49 U.S.C. 40110 note) is amended— fice of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 SEC. 37. TITLE 49, UNITED STATES CODE. (A) in subsection (f)(2), by striking sub- U.S.C. 403(10))’’ and substituting ‘‘section 108 (1) Effective January 4, 2011, section 5(o)(1) paragraphs (B) and (C) and substituting the of title 41, United States Code’’. of Public Law 111–350 (124 Stat. 3853) is following: ‘‘(B) Sections 107, 1708, 3105, 3301(a), (b)(1), (8) Section 107(b)(2)(B)(ii) of the Defense amended by striking ‘‘section 103(e)’’ and Production Act of 1950 (ch. 932, 50 U.S.C. substituting ‘‘section 103(i)’’. and (c), 3303 through 3306(e), 3308, and 3311, chapter 37, and section 4702 of title 41, United 4517(b)(2)(B)(ii)) is amended by striking ‘‘sec- (2) Section 103(i) of title 49, United States tion 303(b)(1)(B) or section 303(c)(3) of the Code, is amended by striking ‘‘of subtitle I of States Code.’’; and (B) in subsection (g), by striking ‘‘section Federal Property and Administrative Serv- title 40 and division C (except sections 3302, ices Act of 1949’’ and substituting ‘‘section 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of subtitle I’’ 4(12) of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act’’ and substituting ‘‘section 103 of 3303(a)(1)(B) or section 3304(a)(3) of title 41, and substituting ‘‘referred to in section United States Code’’. 171(b) and (c)’’. title 41, United States Code’’. (3) Section 1113(b)(1)(B) of title 49, United (12) Section 47305(d) of title 49, United (9) Section 704(b) of the Defense Production States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘section States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘Sec- Act of 1950 (ch. 932, 50 U.S.C. 4554(b)) is 6101(b) to (d)’’ and substituting ‘‘section tion 6101(b) to (d)’’ and substituting ‘‘Section amended— 6101’’. 6101’’. (A) by striking ‘‘section 25 of the Office of (4) Section 123(a) of the Hazardous Mate- (13) Section 305(b) of the Federal Aviation Federal Procurement Policy Act’’ and sub- rials Transportation Authorization Act of Administration Authorization Act of 1994 stituting ‘‘section 1303(a) of title 41, United 1994 (Public Law 103–311, 49 U.S.C. 5101 note) (Public Law 103–305, 49 U.S.C. 50101 note) is States Code’’; and is amended— amended— (B) by striking ‘‘section 6 or 25 of that (A) in the heading, by striking ‘‘BUY AMER- (A) in the heading, by striking ‘‘BUY AMER- Act’’ and substituting ‘‘section 1121(b) and ICAN ACT’’ and substituting ‘‘CHAPTER 83 OF ICAN ACT’’ and substituting ‘‘CHAPTER 83 OF (d) or 1303(a)(1) of that title’’. TITLE 41, UNITED STATES CODE’’; and TITLE 41, UNITED STATES CODE’’; and (10) Section 709(c) of the Defense Produc- (B) by striking ‘‘sections 2 through 4 of the (B) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘sections tion Act of 1950 (ch. 932, 50 U.S.C. 4559(c)) is Act of March 3, 1933 (41 U.S.C. 10a–10c; popu- 2 through 4 of the Act of March 3, 1933 (41 amended by striking ‘‘section 22 of the Office larly known as the ‘Buy American Act’)’’ and U.S.C. 10a through 10c, popularly known as of Federal Procurement Policy Act’’ and sub- substituting ‘‘chapter 83 of title 41, United the ‘Buy American Act’)’’ and substituting stituting ‘‘section 1707 of title 41, United States Code’’. ‘‘chapter 83 of title 41, United States Code’’. States Code’’.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:30 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JN7.050 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE June 22, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2977 SEC. 39. TITLE 51, UNITED STATES CODE. meaning or effect of existing laws in MAKING IMPROVEMENTS IN EN- (1) Section 20113(c)(4) of title 51, United any way. It is part of an ongoing effort ACTMENT OF TITLE 54, UNITED States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘in ac- to maintain the Code as an authori- STATES CODE, INTO A POSITIVE cordance with title III of the Federal Prop- erty and Administrative Services Act of 1949, tative, accurate source of Federal law. LAW TITLE AND TO IMPROVE as amended (41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.)’’ and sub- I thank Mr. FITZGERALD for intro- CODE stituting ‘‘the provisions referred to in sec- ducing this important legislation, and I Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I move to tion 171(c) of title 41’’. urge all Members to support the bill. (2) Section 30704(2) of title 51, United suspend the rules and pass the bill States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘the Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of (H.R. 3241) to make improvements in Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. 10a et seq.)’’ my time. the enactment of title 54, United and substituting ‘‘chapter 83 of title 41’’. Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Mr. States Code, into a positive law title SEC. 40. TITLE 52, UNITED STATES CODE. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I and to improve the Code, as amended. Section 205(e) of the Help America Vote may consume. The Clerk read the title of the bill. Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 20925(e)) is amended by Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. The text of the bill is as follows: striking ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Stat- utes of the United States (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ and 3239 introduced by my friend from Wis- H.R. 3241 substituting ‘‘section 6101 of title 41, United consin, Representative FITZGERALD. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- States Code’’. Public Law 111–350, which was signed resentatives of the United States of America in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- into law on January 4, 2011, enacted Congress assembled, ant to the rule, the gentleman from title 41 of the United States Code by re- SECTION 1. TABLE OF CONTENTS. New York (Mr. NADLER) and the gen- stating existing laws relating to public The table of contents for this Act is as fol- tleman from North Carolina (Mr. contracts. H.R. 3239 makes clarifying lows: BISHOP) each will control 20 minutes. and technical improvements by updat- Sec. 1. Table of contents. The Chair recognizes the gentleman ing statutory references to title 41. Ar- Sec. 2. Purpose. from New York. ticle I, Clause 18 of the Constitution Sec. 3. Title 15, United States Code. Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I yield tasks Congress with making all laws Sec. 4. Title 16, United States Code. myself such time as I may consume. necessary and proper for carrying into Sec. 5. Title 43, United States Code. Mr. Speaker, keeping track of the execution its vested powers. Sec. 6. Amendments to Public Law 113–287 new laws Congress passes every session The clarity of legislation is impera- and Title 54, United States is a formidable challenge, but it is an tive for the other branches to imple- Code. Sec. 7. Transitional and savings provisions. essential part of maintaining the rule ment and the citizen to follow. The Of- Sec. 8. Repeals. of law in our country and it is a duty fice of the Law Revision Counsel pre- we take seriously in the House. pares the titles of the U.S. Code and SEC. 2. PURPOSE. The body of Federal law is so large The purpose of this Act is to make im- other technical updates to the Code by and complex at this point that it would provements in the enactment of title 54, combining enacted laws by the same be almost completely unmanageable United States Code, into a positive law title subject matter. without the United States Code. Cur- and to improve the Code. rently consisting of 54 titles, the Code H.R. 3239 is a product of that effort. SEC. 3. TITLE 15, UNITED STATES CODE. compiles the general and permanent Providing clarity in the Federal Gov- Section 107(a)(3)(D) of the Alaska Natural laws of the United States into coherent ernment public contracting process al- Gas Pipeline Act (15 U.S.C. 720e(a)(3)(D)) is subject areas. The Code makes our Fed- lows for transparency and lowers po- amended by striking ‘‘the National Historic eral laws accessible, both to the gov- tential barriers to entry, which will Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.);’’ and give more businesses the opportunity inserting ‘‘division A of subtitle III of title ernment officials who work to fairly 54, United States Code;’’. administer them and to the private to compete in the bidding process. SEC. 4. TITLE 16, UNITED STATES CODE. citizens who seek the benefits or relief I appreciate the work of OLRC and Section 815(4) of the Alaska National Inter- Representative FITZGERALD on this leg- the laws provide them. est Lands Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 3125(4)) The Code did not appear magically islation, and I urge my colleagues to is amended by striking ‘‘section 100101(b)(1)’’ out of thin air. Congress created it in support the bill. and inserting ‘‘section 100101(a)’’. 1926. And since that time, it has been Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance SEC. 5. TITLE 43, UNITED STATES CODE. painstakingly constructed and updated of my time. Section 4(b) of the Abandoned Shipwreck by expert lawyers working under the Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I urge Act of 1987 (43 U.S.C. 2103(b)) is amended by supervision of the House. We all owe a my colleagues to pass the bill, and I striking ‘‘title I of the National Historic great debt to the Office of the Law Re- yield back the balance of my time. Preservation Act,’’ and inserting ‘‘chapter vision Counsel, whose attorneys ably The SPEAKER pro tempore. The 3029 of title 54, United States Code,’’. carry out this statutory mandate ‘‘to question is on the motion offered by SEC. 6. AMENDMENTS TO PUBLIC LAW 113–287 AND TITLE 54, UNITED STATES develop and keep current an official the gentleman from New York (Mr. and positive codification of the laws of CODE. NADLER) that the House suspend the (a) SECTION 7 OF PUBLIC LAW 113–287.—Ef- the United States,’’ while maintaining rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3239. fective December 19, 2014, the Schedule of strict impartiality as to legislative The question was taken. Laws Repealed in section 7 of Public Law policy. 113–287 (128 Stat. 3273) is amended as follows: Pursuant to the law governing their The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being (1) NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT.— work, the Office of the Law Revision The item relating to section 401 of the Na- Counsel has submitted this legislation in the affirmative, the ayes have it. tional Historic Preservation Act (Public Law containing amendments related to title Mr. ROSENDALE. Mr. Speaker, on 89–665, 16 U.S.C. 470x) (128 Stat. 3276) is 41, which Congress recently enacted that I demand the yeas and nays. stricken and that section is revived to read into positive law. It contains purely The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- as if that item had not been enacted. (2) PUBLIC LAW 91–383.—The item relating technical changes that update the U.S. ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. to section 3 of Public Law 91–383 (16 U.S.C. Code to reflect the new status of these 1a–2) (128 Stat. 3277) is amended to read as titles. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- follows and subsection (g) (words after 1st Mr. Speaker, I want to make it very ther proceedings on this motion are sentence) is revived to read as if that item clear that this bill does not change the postponed. had been enacted as follows: ‘‘Schedule of Laws Repealed

United States Code ‘‘Act Section Former Classification

‘‘3 (less (g) (words after 1a–2 (less(g) (words 1st sentence)). after 1st sentence)).’’.

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(3) URBAN PARK AND RECREATION RECOVERY through 1015 of the Urban Park and Recre- 625, 92 Stat. 3538) (128 Stat. 3277) are amended ACT.—The items relating to title X, §§ 1004 ation Recovery Act of 1978 (Public Law 95– to read as follows: ‘‘Schedule of Laws Repealed

United States Code ‘‘Act Section Former Classification

‘‘Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95–625) ...... title X, § 1004 ...... 16 U.S.C. 2503. ‘‘title X, § 1005 ...... 16 U.S.C. 2504. ‘‘title X, § 1006 ...... 16 U.S.C. 2505. ‘‘title X, § 1007 ...... 16 U.S.C. 2506. ‘‘title X, § 1008 ...... 16 U.S.C. 2507. ‘‘title X, § 1009 ...... 16 U.S.C. 2508. ‘‘title X, § 1010 ...... 16 U.S.C. 2509. ‘‘title X, § 1011 ...... 16 U.S.C. 2510. ‘‘title X, § 1012 ...... 16 U.S.C. 2511. ‘‘title X, § 1013 ...... 16 U.S.C. 2512. ‘‘title X, § 1014 ...... 16 U.S.C. 2513. ‘‘title X, § 1015 ...... 16 U.S.C. 2514.’’.

(b) SECTION 100507.—The heading for sub- (1) by redesignating sections 101521 through Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, section (h)(3) of section 100507 of title 54, 101524 as sections 101522 through 101525; and the Northern Mariana Islands.’’; United States Code, is amended by striking (2) by inserting before section 101522, as re- (2) in section 200310(a), by striking ‘‘section ‘‘(b), (c), and (g)’’ and inserting ‘‘(B), (C), AND designated by paragraph (1), the following: 9503(c)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of (G)’’. ‘‘§ 101521. Purpose 1986 (26 U.S.C. 9503(c)(3)(B))’’ and inserting (c) SECTION 100903.—The heading for sub- ‘‘The purpose of this subchapter is to make ‘‘section 9503(c)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue section (a) of section 100903 of title 54, United the System more accessible in a manner con- Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 9503(c)(3)(A))’’; and States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘GEN- sistent with the preservation of parks and (3) in the chapter table of contents, by ERAL’’ and inserting ‘‘GENERAL.’’. the conservation of energy by encouraging amending the item relating to section 200301 (d) CHAPTER 1013.—Chapter 1013 of title 54, the use of transportation modes other than to read as follows: United States Code, is amended— personal motor vehicles for access to and in ‘‘200301. Purposes; definitions.’’. (1) by amending section 101331 to read as System units with minimum disruption to (i) CHAPTER 2005.—Chapter 2005 of title 54, follows: nearby communities through authorization United States Code, is amended— ‘‘§ 101331. Purposes; definitions of a pilot transportation program.’’; (1) by amending section 200501 to read as (3) in section 101522(b)(2)(B), as redesig- follows: ‘‘(a) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this sub- nated by paragraph (1), by striking chapter are— ‘‘ACQUISTION’’ and inserting ‘‘ACQUISITION’’; ‘‘§ 200501. Purposes; complement to existing ‘‘(1) to develop where necessary an ade- (4) in section 101524(a), as redesignated by Federal programs; definitions quate supply of quality housing units for paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘101521’’ and in- ‘‘(a) PURPOSES.— The purposes of this field employees of the Service in a reason- serting ‘‘101522’’; and able timeframe; chapter are— (5) in the chapter table of contents— ‘‘(1) to authorize the Secretary to establish ‘‘(2) to expand the alternatives available (A) by redesignating the items relating to for construction and repair of essential Gov- an urban park and recreation recovery pro- sections 101521 through 101524 as items relat- gram that would provide Federal grants to ernment housing; ing to sections 101522 through 101525; and ‘‘(3) to rely on the private sector to finance economically hard-pressed communities spe- (B) by inserting before the item relating to cifically for the rehabilitation of critically or supply housing in carryout out this subsection 101522, as redesignated by subpara- chapter, to the maximum extent possible, to needed recreation areas, facilities, and devel- graph (A), the following: opment of improved recreation programs; reduce the need for Federal appropriations; ‘‘101521. Purpose.’’. ‘‘(2) to improve recreation facilities and ‘‘(4) to ensure that adequate funds are (f) SECTION 101913.—The heading for para- available to provide for long-term mainte- expand recreation services in urban areas graph (4)(C) of section 101913 of title 54, with a high incidence of crime and to help nance needs of field employee housing; and United States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘(5) to eliminate unnecessary Government deter crime through the expansion of recre- ‘‘MIMIMUM’’ and inserting ‘‘MINIMUM’’. ation opportunities for at-risk youth; and housing and locate such housing as is re- (g) SECTION 102302.—The heading for sub- ‘‘(3) to increase the security of urban parks quired in a manner such that primary re- section (d) of section 102302 of title 54, United source values are not impaired. States Code, is amended by striking and to promote collaboration between local agencies involved in parks and recreation, ‘‘(b) DEFINITIONS.—In this subchapter: ‘‘RESPONSBILITIES’’ and inserting ‘‘RESPON- law enforcement, youth social services, and ‘‘(1) FIELD EMPLOYEE.—The term ‘field em- SIBILITIES’’. ployee’ means— (h) CHAPTER 2003.—Chapter 2003 of title 54, juvenile justice system. ‘‘(A) an employee of the Service who is ex- United States Code, is amended— ‘‘(b) COMPLEMENT EXISTING FEDERAL PRO- clusively assigned by the Service to perform (1) by amending section 200301 to read as GRAMS.—The urban park and recreation re- duties at a field unit, and the members of the follows: covery program is intended to complement employee’s family; and ‘‘§ 200301. Purposes; definitions existing Federal programs such as the Land ‘‘(B) any other individual who is author- ‘‘(a) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this chap- and Water Conservation Fund and Commu- ized to occupy Federal Government quarters ter are— nity Development Grant Programs by en- under section 5911 of title 5, and for whom ‘‘(1) to assist in preserving, developing, and couraging and stimulating local govern- there is no feasible alternative to the provi- assuring accessibility to all citizens of the ments to revitalize their park and recreation sion of Federal Government housing, and the United States and visitors who are lawfully systems and to make long-term commit- members of the individual’s family. present in the United States such quality ments to continuing maintenance of these ‘‘(2) PRIMARY RESOURCE VALUES.—The term and quantity of outdoor recreation resources systems. The assistance shall be subject to ‘primary resource values’ means resources as may be available and are necessary and such terms and conditions as the Secretary that are specifically mentioned in the ena- desirable for individual active participation considers appropriate and in the public inter- bling legislation for that field unit or other in that recreation; and est to carry out the purposes of this chapter. resource value recognized under Federal ‘‘(2) to strengthen the health and vitality ‘‘(c) DEFINITIONS.— In this chapter: statute. of the citizens of the United States by— ‘‘(1) AT-RISK YOUTH RECREATION GRANT.— ‘‘(3) QUARTERS.—The term ‘quarters’ means ‘‘(A) providing funds for and authorizing ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘at-risk youth quarters owned or leased by the Federal Gov- Federal assistance to the States in planning, recreation grant’ means a grant in a neigh- ernment. acquisition, and development of needed land borhood or community with a high preva- ‘‘(4) SEASONAL QUARTERS.—-The term ‘sea- and water areas and facilities; and lence of crime, particularly violent crime or sonal quarters’ means quarters typically oc- ‘‘(B) providing funds for the Federal acqui- crime committed by youthful offenders. cupied by field employees who are hired on sition and development of certain land and ‘‘(B) INCLUSIONS.—The term ‘at-risk youth assignments of 6 months or less.’’; and other areas. recreation grant’ includes— (2) in the chapter table of contents, by ‘‘(b) DEFINITIONS.—In this chapter: ‘‘(i) a rehabilitation grant; amending the item relating to section 101331 ‘‘(1) FUND.—The term ‘Fund’ means the ‘‘(ii) an innovation grant; and to read as follows: Land and Water Conservation Fund estab- ‘‘(iii) a matching grant for continuing pro- ‘‘101331. Purposes; definitions.’’. lished under section 200302 of this title. gram support for a program of demonstrated (e) CHAPTER 1015.—Chapter 1015 of title 54, ‘‘(2) STATE.—The term ‘State’ means a value or success in providing constructive al- United States Code, is amended— State, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, ternatives to youth at risk for engaging in

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Purpose; definitions ‘‘(C) ADDITIONAL USES OF REHABILITATION ‘‘(B) INCLUSIONS.—The term ‘special pur- GRANT.—In addition to the purposes specified pose local government’ includes— ‘‘(a) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this section in paragraph (8), a rehabilitation grant that ‘‘(i) a park authority; is to authorize the Preserve America Pro- serves as an at-risk youth recreation grant ‘‘(ii) a park, conservation, water, or sani- gram, including— may be used for the provision of lighting, tary district; and ‘‘(1) the Preserve America grant program emergency phones, or any other capital im- ‘‘(iii) a school district. in the Department of the Interior; provement that will improve the security of ‘‘(10) STATE.—The term ‘State’ means a ‘‘(2) the recognition programs adminis- an urban park. State, an instrumentality of a State ap- tered by the Advisory Council on Historic ‘‘(2) GENERAL PURPOSE LOCAL GOVERN- proved by the Governor of the State, Puerto Preservation; and MENT.—The term ‘general purpose local gov- Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Is- ‘‘(3) the related efforts of Federal agencies, ernment’ means— lands, and the Northern Mariana Islands.’’; working in partnership with State, tribal, ‘‘(A) a city, county, town, township, vil- (2) in section 200503(c), by striking and local governments and the private sec- lage, or other general purpose political sub- ‘‘transferree’’ and inserting ‘‘transferee’’; tor, to support and promote the preservation division of a State; and and of historic resources. ‘‘(B) the District of Columbia. (3) in the chapter table of contents, by ‘‘(b) DEFINITIONS.—In this chapter: ‘‘(3) INNOVATION GRANT.—The term ‘innova- amending the item relating to section 200501 ‘‘(1) COUNCIL.—The term ‘Council’ means tion grant’ means a matching grant to a to read as follows: local government to cover costs of personnel, the Advisory Council on Historic Preserva- ‘‘200501. Purposes; complement to existing tion. facilities, equipment, supplies, or services Federal programs; defini- designed to demonstrate innovative and ‘‘(2) HERITAGE TOURISM.—The term ‘herit- tions.’’. age tourism’ means the conduct of activities cost-effective ways to augment park and (j) SECTION 302302.—The heading for sub- recreation opportunities at the neighborhood section (a) of section 302302 of title 54, United to attract and accommodate visitors to a level and to address common problems re- States Code, is amended by striking site or area based on the unique or special lated to facility operations and improved de- ‘‘OCCCUR’’ and inserting ‘‘OCCUR’’. aspects of the history, landscape (including livery of recreation service, not including (k) SECTION 302701.—Section 302701(e) of trail systems), and culture of the site or routine operation and maintenance activi- title 54, United States Code, is amended by area. ties. striking ‘‘Preservations’’ and inserting ‘‘(3) PROGRAM.—The term ‘program’ means ‘‘(4) MAINTENANCE.—The term ‘mainte- ‘‘Preservation’’. the Preserve America Program established nance’ means all commonly accepted prac- (l) SECTION 302902.—The heading for para- under section 311102(a)’’; and tices necessary to keep recreation areas and graph (1) of subsection (b) of section 302902 of (2) in the chapter table of contents, by facilities operating in a state of good repair title 54, United States Code is amended by amending the item relating to section 311101 and to protect them from deterioration re- striking ‘‘In general’’ and inserting ‘‘IN GEN- to read as follows: sulting from normal wear and tear. ERAL’’. (m) SECTION 302908.—Section 302908(a) of ‘‘311101. Purpose; definitions.’’. ‘‘(5) PRIVATE, NONPROFIT AGENCY.—The title 54, United States Code, is amended by term ‘private, nonprofit agency’ means a inserting ‘‘the’’ before ‘‘Government of (r) SECTION 312304.—The heading for para- community-based, nonprofit organization, Palau’’. graph (4) of subsection (b) of section 312304 of corporation, or association organized for (n) CHAPTER 3083.—Chapter 3083 of title 54, title 54, United States Code, is amended by purposes of providing recreational, conserva- United States Code is amended— striking ‘‘COMMISISON’’ and inserting ‘‘COM- tion, and educational services directly to (1) by redesignating sections 308301 through MISSION’’. urban residents on a neighborhood or com- 308304 as sections 308302 through 308305; SEC. 7. TRANSITIONAL AND SAVINGS PROVISIONS munitywide basis through voluntary dona- (2) by inserting before section 308302, as re- tions, voluntary labor, or public or private designated by paragraph (1), the following: (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: grants. ‘‘§ 308301. Purposes (1) RESTATED PROVISION.—The term ‘‘re- ‘‘(6) RECOVERY ACTION PROGRAM GRANT.— ‘‘The purposes of this chapter are— stated provision’’ means a provision of law ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘recovery ac- ‘‘(1) to recognize the importance of the Un- that is enacted by section 6. tion program grant’ means a matching grant derground Railroad, the sacrifices made by (2) SOURCE PROVISION.—The term ‘‘source to a local government for development of those who used the Underground Railroad in provision’’ means a provision of law that is local park and recreation recovery action search of freedom from tyranny and oppres- replaced by a restated provision. programs to meet the requirements of this sion, and the sacrifices made by the people (b) CUTOFF DATE.—The restated provisions chapter. who helped them; and replace certain provisions of law enacted on ‘‘(B) USE.—A recovery action program ‘‘(2) to authorize the Service to coordinate or before May 6, 2021. If a law enacted after grant shall be used for resource and needs as- and facilitate Federal and non-Federal ac- that date amends or repeals a source provi- sessment, coordination, citizen involvement tivities to commemorate, honor, and inter- sion, that law is deemed to amend or repeal, and planning, and program development ac- pret the history of the Underground Rail- as the case may be, the corresponding re- tivities to— road, its significance as a crucial element in stated provision. If a law enacted after that ‘‘(i) encourage public definition of goals; the evolution of the national civil rights date is otherwise inconsistent with a re- and movement, and its relevance in fostering the stated provision or a provision of this Act, ‘‘(ii) develop priorities and strategies for spirit of racial harmony and national rec- that law supersedes the restated provision or overall recreation system recovery. onciliation.’’; provision of this Act to the extent of the in- ‘‘(7) RECREATION AREA OR FACILITY.—The (3) in section 308302, as redesignated by consistency. term ‘recreation area or facility’ means an paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘308302’’ and in- indoor or outdoor park, building, site, or (c) ORIGINAL DATE OF ENACTMENT UN- serting ‘‘308303’’; CHANGED.—A restated provision is deemed to other facility that is dedicated to recreation (4) in section 308305(a), as redesignated by purposes and administered by a public or pri- have been enacted on the date of enactment paragraph (1)— of the source provision. vate nonprofit agency to serve the recreation (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘308302’’ needs of community residents. Emphasis and inserting ‘‘308303’’; and (d) REFERENCES TO RESTATED PROVISIONS.— shall be on public facilities readily accessible (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘308303’’ A reference to a restated provision is deemed to residential neighborhoods, including mul- and inserting ‘‘308304’’; and to refer to the corresponding source provi- tiple-use community centers that have (5) in the chapter table of contents— sion. recreation as 1 of their primary purposes, (A) by redesignating the items relating to (e) REFERENCES TO SOURCE PROVISIONS.—A but excluding major sports arenas, exhi- sections 308301 through 308304 as items relat- reference to a source provision, including a bition areas, and conference halls used pri- ing to sections 308302 through 308305; and reference in a regulation, order, or other law, marily for commercial sports, spectator, or (B) by inserting before the item relating to is deemed to refer to the corresponding re- display activities. section 308302, as redesignated by subpara- stated provision. ‘‘(8) REHABILITATION GRANT.—The term ‘re- graph (A), the following: habilitation grant’ means a matching capital (f) REGULATIONS, ORDERS, AND OTHER AD- ‘‘308301. Purposes.’’. grant to a local government for rebuilding, MINISTRATIVE ACTIONS.—A regulation, order, ECTION 308704.—Section 308704(a)(1) of remodeling, expanding, or developing an ex- (o) S or other administrative action in effect title 54, United States Code, is amended by isting outdoor or indoor recreation area or under a source provision continues in effect inserting ‘‘subsection (c) of this section or’’ facility, including improvements in park under the corresponding restated 54 provi- after ‘‘sold under’’. sion. landscapes, buildings, and support facilities, (p) SECTION 309101.—The heading for sub- but excluding routine maintenance and up- section (d) of section 309101 of title 54, United (g) ACTIONS TAKEN AND OFFENSES COM- keep activities. States Code, is amended by striking MITTED.—An action taken or an offense com- ‘‘(9) SPECIAL PURPOSE LOCAL GOVERNMENT.— ‘‘ACQUISTION’’ and inserting ‘‘ACQUISITION’’. mitted under a source provision is deemed to ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘special pur- (q) CHAPTER 3111.—Chapter 3111 of title 54, have been taken or committed under the cor- pose local government’ means a local or re- United States Code, is amended— responding restated provision.

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(h) LEGISLATIVE CONSTRUCTION.—An infer- son of the heading used for the restated pro- ties that matured, penalties that were in- ence of legislative construction is not to be vision. curred, or proceedings that were begun be- drawn by reason of a restated provision’s lo- SEC. 8. REPEALS. fore December 19, 2014: cation in the United States Code or by rea- The following provisions of law are repealed, except with respect to rights and du- Schedule of Laws Repealed

United States Code Act Section Former Classification

Act of May 15, 1896 (ch. 182) ...... 1 ...... 16 U.S.C. 411. 2 ...... 16 U.S.C. 412. Act of March 3, 1897 (ch. 372) ...... 1 ...... 16 U.S.C. 413. 2 ...... 16 U.S.C. 414. 4 ...... 16 U.S.C. 416. 5 ...... 16 U.S.C. 413, 414, 416. Act of August 24, 1912 (ch. 355 (last paragraph under heading ‘‘NATIONAL MILITARY PARKS’’ at 37 Stat. 442) ...... 1 ...... 16 U.S.C. 421. Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (Pub. L. 88–578) ...... title I, § 1(b) ...... 16 U.S.C. 460l–4. Public Law 95–344 ...... title III, § 301(b) ...... 16 U.S.C. 2301(b). Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95–625) ...... title X, § 1003 ...... 16 U.S.C. 2502. National Park System Visitor Facilities Fund Act (Pub. L. 97–433) ...... 1 ...... 16 U.S.C. 19gg note. 2 ...... 16 U.S.C. 19aa note. 3 ...... 16 U.S.C. 19bb note. 4 ...... 16 U.S.C. 19cc note. 5 ...... 16 U.S.C. 19dd note. 6 ...... 16 U.S.C. 19ee note. 7 ...... 16 U.S.C. 19ff note. 8 ...... 16 U.S.C. 19gg note. Omnibus Parks and Public Land Management Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–333) ...... div. I, title VIII, 16 U.S.C. 17o(1). § 814(a)(1). div. I, title VIII, 16 U.S.C. 1f. § 814(g)(4, (5)). National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998 (Pub. L. 105–203) ...... 2(b) ...... 16 U.S.C. 469l(b). Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (Pub. L. 111–11) ...... title VII, § 7302(a) ...... 16 U.S.C. 469n(a).

The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- laws that Congress has already created ARTISTIC RECOGNITION FOR ant to the rule, the gentleman from in a more organized and readable man- TALENTED STUDENTS ACT New York (Mr. NADLER) and the gen- ner. Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I move to tleman from North Carolina (Mr. After codifying a new title in the suspend the rules and pass the bill BISHOP) each will control 20 minutes. Code, often other technical corrections (H.R. 704) to amend section 708 of title The Chair recognizes the gentleman through the rest of the Code are needed 17, United States Code, to permit the from New York. to update cross references to that new Register of Copyrights to waive fees for GENERAL LEAVE title. This bill does just that. filing an application for registration of Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I ask Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to a copyright claim in certain cir- unanimous consent that all Members support H.R. 3241, and I reserve the bal- cumstances, and for other purposes. have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- ance of my time. The Clerk read the title of the bill. tend their remarks and include extra- The text of the bill is as follows: neous material on H.R. 3241. Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I have no H.R. 704 further speakers, and I reserve the bal- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- objection to the request of the gen- ance of my time. resentatives of the United States of America in tleman from New York? Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Mr. Congress assembled, There was no objection. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to sup- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I yield port the bill, and I yield back the bal- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Artistic myself such time as I may consume. ance of my time. Recognition for Talented Students Act’’ or Mr. Speaker, just like H.R. 3239, this the ‘‘ARTS Act’’. bill has been prepared by the Office of SEC. 2. WAIVER OF FEES FOR WINNERS OF CER- b 1630 the Law Revision Counsel, and it TAIN COMPETITIONS. makes a number of technical changes Section 708 of title 17, United States Code, Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I urge is amended by adding at the end the fol- to update title 54 of the United States my colleagues to support this bill, and lowing new subsection: Code while making no substantive I yield back the balance of my time. ‘‘(e)(1) In this subsection, the term ‘cov- changes in law. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ered competition’ means— I thank the gentlewoman from Mis- question is on the motion offered by ‘‘(A) an art competition sponsored by the Congressional Institute that is open only to souri (Ms. BUSH) for introducing this the gentleman from New York (Mr. legislation, and I urge all Members to high school students; and NADLER) that the House suspend the ‘‘(B) the competition described in section 3 support it. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3241, as Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of of H. Res. 77, as adopted by the 113th Con- amended. my time. gress. The question was taken. ‘‘(2) With respect to a work that wins a Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Mr. covered competition, the Register of Copy- Speaker, I yield myself such time as I The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the rights— may consume. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being ‘‘(A) shall waive the requirement under Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. in the affirmative, the ayes have it. subsection (a)(1) with respect to an applica- 3241, introduced by Representative Mr. ROSENDALE. Mr. Speaker, on tion for registration of a copyright claim for that work if that application is filed not BUSH, which makes technical changes that I demand the yeas and nays. to title 54 of the United States Code re- later than the last day of the calendar year lating to National Park Service and re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- following the year in which the work claimed by the application wins the covered lated programs. ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. competition (referred to in this paragraph as Title 54 was enacted by Public Law the ‘covered year’); and 113–287 on December 19, 2014. Laws to Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- ‘‘(B) may waive the fee described in sub- codify titles of the Code do not create ther proceedings on this motion are paragraph (A) for an application filed after new law. They simply restate the many postponed. the end of the covered year if the fee would

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Pursu- Mr. Speaker, I again applaud Mr. By doing so, student creators will be ant to the rule, the gentleman from JEFFRIES and Ms. MACE for bringing incentivized to register their works, al- New York (Mr. NADLER) and the gen- forward this important bipartisan leg- lowing them to gain experience with tleman from North Carolina (Mr. islation, which will aid the next gen- the copyright process and insight into BISHOP) each will control 20 minutes. eration of creators and innovators, and its subsequent benefits and familiarize The Chair recognizes the gentleman I urge my colleagues to support its pas- themselves with our intellectual prop- from New York. sage. erty system, which is in the fabric of GENERAL LEAVE Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of the U.S. Constitution. Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I ask my time. We have often worked together in a unanimous consent that all Members Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Mr. bipartisan fashion to carry out our have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- Speaker, I yield myself such time as I constitutional mandate in this space, tend their remarks and include extra- may consume. as we are doing today. In the last Con- neous material on the bill under con- Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. gress, this bill unanimously passed the sideration. 704, the Artistic Recognition for Tal- Senate, and it has bipartisan support The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ented Students Act, or ARTS Act. in both Chambers. objection to the request of the gen- The Constitution authorizes Congress Mr. Speaker, I would like to particu- tleman from New York? to promote the progress of science and larly thank the original co-lead on this There was no objection. the useful arts by securing, for limited bill, Representative NANCY MACE, for Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I yield times, to authors and inventors the ex- her leadership and partnership on this myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. clusive right to their respective legislation, as well as Senators TILLIS 704, a bill that would help introduce writings and discoveries. and LEAHY for leading this effort in the Our copyright system is designed to promising young students who have Senate. help fulfill that mandate by promoting won either the Congressional Art Com- Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my col- the work of authors, musicians, artists, petition or the Congressional App Chal- leagues to support our Nation’s next and other creators. Creative industries lenge to the intellectual property sys- generation of creators and to vote contribute hundreds of billion of dol- tem by waiving the fee for those stu- ‘‘yes’’ on this straightforward bipar- lars to the U.S. economy each year. dents to apply for a copyright registra- tisan, bicameral legislation. This bill makes it easier for some of tion for their winning work. Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Mr. our brightest, young creators to obtain I applaud Mr. JEFFRIES for intro- Speaker, I urge my colleagues to sup- ducing this bipartisan, bicameral legis- copyrights on their award-winning port the bill, and I yield back the bal- work. Promoting and encouraging the lation with Ms. MACE, along with their ance of my time. bipartisan cosponsors. next generation of American creators Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I yield Many of us in this Chamber know ensures that our creative economy will back the balance of my time. just how important intellectual prop- remain strong for decades to come. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, as a sen- erty rights are to our country and to Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to ior member of the Judiciary Committee, I rise our economy, yet studies show that join in me supporting this bill, and I in strong support of H.R. 704, the ‘‘Artistic awareness of intellectual property is reserve the balance of my time. Recognition For Talented Students Act,’’ or lacking among the country’s students, Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 Arts Act,’’ bicameral, bipartisan legislation that even if they pursue fields that are IP- minutes to the gentleman from New directs the Register of Copyrights to waive the intensive. York (Mr. JEFFRIES), the sponsor of filing fee for an application to register a copy- The ARTS Act helps close this this bill. right for a student’s work that has won the awareness gap early on and allows Mr. JEFFRIES. Mr. Speaker, I thank Congressional Art Competition or the Con- these students to participate in the in- the distinguished chairman of the com- gressional App Challenge. tellectual property system without a mittee from New York (Mr. NADLER) The Congressional Art Competition (‘‘Art financial burden. for yielding and his support, as well as Competition’’) and the Congressional App It builds on Congress’ work to en- the distinguished Member from the Challenge (‘‘App Challenge’’) are annual discourage the creativity of our Nation’s great State of North Carolina (Mr. trict-by-district contests that recognize stu- youth with the establishment of the BISHOP) for his support of this legisla- dents’ achievements in the visual arts and in Congressional Art Competition nearly tion. the science, technology, engineering, and 40 years ago and the Congressional App Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. math (‘‘STEM’’) fields. Challenge more recently in 2013. 704, the ARTS Act, a bipartisan, bi- The Art Competition began in 1982 to en- In the art competition, Members host cameral effort to support the student courage students’ artistic creativity. a districtwide contest in which high creators of America, help ignite their High school students are eligible to partici- school students compete to have their passions, and allow them to dream big. pate by submitting two-dimensional artwork, artwork hang in the Halls of Congress. The Framers of our Constitution and which is typically judged by a panel of local In the app challenge, middle and high the Founders of our great country un- artists. school students show off their com- derstood that society would benefit if The App Challenge stems from H. Res. 77, puter coding skills and compete we incentivize creativity and innova- adopted in the 113th Congress, which recog- against others in their district. tion. That is why Article I, Section 8, nized both the importance of STEM achieve- Year after year, in both of these com- Clause 8 of the United States Constitu- ment to the country and the importance of en- petitions, the talent our students dis- tion gives Congress the power to create couraging students to appreciate and pursue play is remarkable. Through both, we a robust intellectual property system career paths in STEM and established an aca- continue to see our youth encouraged to promote the progress of science and demic STEM challenge to further those goals. to develop their artistic and tech- useful arts. Many of our Founders, of Middle and high school students are eligible nology talents, as Congress intended. course, were authors and inventors to participate in the App Challenge by creating The ARTS Act makes these competi- themselves. a software app using any programming lan- tions even more impactful. Under the The ARTS Act seeks to build upon guage and any platform. bill, students may apply to register a this principle and practice by helping Winners of the Art Competition have their copyright for their winning artwork to introduce the next generation of cre- work hung in the Cannon Tunnel for one year, and winning app for free. This intro- ators from around the country to copy- and in the App Challenge, winning apps may duces these students to the intellectual right and intellectual property. be displayed in the Capitol or on the House’s property system and the benefits of Specifically, it would permit the website. copyright protection. Register of Copyrights to waive appli- H.R. 704 would add another element to the Under current law, the Register of cation filing fees to register a copy- award winners’ prizes—winning students will Copyrights cannot waive these fees on right for those talented high school be able to file an application to register a

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:30 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22JN7.034 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H2982 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 22, 2021 copyright for their winning artwork or app with- The Clerk read the title of the bill. employees of firms that engage in sub- out paying a filing fee. The text of the bill is as follows: stantial trade with the United States. H.R. 704’s filing fee waiver complements H.R. 2571 The E–2 Treaty Investor program the related aims of both contests by intro- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- provides visas to individuals so that ducing young artists and innovators to the in- resentatives of the United States of America in they can develop and direct the oper- tellectual property system and the benefits of Congress assembled, ations of an enterprise in which they copyright protection. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLES. have invested a substantial amount of Intellectual property rights like copyright This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Advancing capital. allow artists and innovators to protect and Mutual Interests and Growing Our Success The United States became Portugal’s benefit economically from their work, Act’’ or the ‘‘AMIGOS Act’’. largest trading partner outside the Eu- incentivizing them to continue to pour time and SEC. 2. NONIMMIGRANT TRADERS AND INVES- ropean Union in 2015. Bilateral trade resources into further creations and innova- TORS. between our counties is growing at a tions. For purposes of clauses (i) and (ii) of sec- rapid pace, from $4.2 billion in 2015 to Industries that rely on intellectual property tion 101(a)(15)(E) of the Immigration and Na- tionality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E)), Por- $8.9 billion in 2019. have a significant economic impact and are in- tugal shall be considered to be a foreign Unlike most European Union coun- tegral to the U.S. economy. state described in such section if the Govern- tries, Portugal did not have a bilateral Despite intellectual property’s importance, ment of Portugal provides similar non- treaty with the United States before studies show that students have low aware- immigrant status to nationals of the United joining the European Union. Now, de- ness of intellectual property, even if they are States. spite being one of our closest allies and likely to encounter intellectual property later in SEC. 3. MODIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA closest economic partners, they are one their careers. FOR E VISAS. of only five European Union countries H.R. 704 helps close this awareness gap Section 101(a)(15)(E) of the Immigration whose citizens are not eligible for E–1 and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E)) early on by introducing students who have and E–2 visas. shown interest in the arts and STEM to the is amended— (1) in the matter preceding clause (i)— This is a bipartisan measure that we possibilities of copyright registration and re- (A) by inserting ‘‘(or, in the case of an can all support. The bill simply would moving the economic barrier for pursuing such alien who acquired the relevant nationality expand opportunities for Portuguese registration. through a financial investment and who has citizens to invest in the United States, As part of the copyright application process, not previously been granted status under facilitate trade, and create jobs for the winning works may also become a part of this subparagraph, the foreign state of which U.S. workers. the Library of Congress’ collections and ar- the alien is a national and in which the alien The bill also strengthens the E visa chives, 75 further spreading the reach of these has been domiciled for a continuous period of programs by ensuring that individuals not less than 3 years at any point before ap- students’ creations. who obtain the nationality of a treaty Under current law, the Register of Copy- plying for a nonimmigrant visa under this subparagraph)’’ before ‘‘, and the spouse’’; country through an investment-based rights does not have authority to waive filing and visa have sufficient ties to their new fees for winning students on her own. (B) by striking ‘‘him’’ and inserting ‘‘such country of nationality before they can Section 708(a)(1) of the Copyright Act pre- alien’’; and qualify for an E–1 or E–2 visa. scribes that fees be paid to the Copyright Of- (2) by striking ‘‘he’’ each place such term Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman fice for filing an application for registration of appears and inserting ‘‘the alien’’. from Rhode Island (Mr. CICILLINE) for a copyright, and the Register has only limited SEC. 4. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EF- championing this issue and working authority to waive fees involving the United FECTS. across the aisle to build consensus on The budgetary effects of this Act, for the States government. this legislation. H.R. 2571 will improve H.R. 704 amends this section to allow such purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be deter- our economy and strengthen our ties waivers for the student winners of the Art with an important and longstanding Competition and App Challenge. mined by reference to the latest statement titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legisla- ally. I urge all members to join me in voting to tion’’ for this Act, submitted for printing in Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to pass H.R. 704, ‘‘Artistic Recognition For Tal- the Congressional Record by the Chairman of support the bill, and I reserve the bal- ented Students Act,’’ or Arts Act.’’ the House Budget Committee, provided that ance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The such statement has been submitted prior to Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Mr. question is on the motion offered by the vote on passage. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I the gentleman from New York (Mr. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- may consume. NADLER) that the House suspend the ant to the rule, the gentleman from Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 704. New York (Mr. NADLER) and the gen- 2571, the Advancing Mutual Interests The question was taken. tleman from North Carolina (Mr. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the and Growing Our Success Act, or the BISHOP) each will control 20 minutes. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being AMIGOS Act. The Chair recognizes the gentleman The bill makes nationals of Portugal in the affirmative, the ayes have it. from New York. Mr. ROSENDALE. Mr. Speaker, on eligible for E–1 and E–2 nonimmigrant that I demand the yeas and nays. GENERAL LEAVE visas, as long as Portugal allows recip- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I ask rocal visas for U.S. nationals. E–1 visas ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution unanimous consent that all Members are temporary visas available for trea- 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- ty traders, and E–2 visas are available Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- tend their remarks and include extra- for treaty investors. ther proceedings on this motion are neous material on H.R. 2571. As stated in the Immigration and Na- postponed. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there tionality Act, these visas are available f objection to the request of the gen- to aliens who are ‘‘entitled to enter the tleman from New York? United States under and in pursuance ADVANCING MUTUAL INTERESTS There was no objection. of the provisions of a treaty of com- AND GROWING OUR SUCCESS ACT Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I yield merce and navigation between the Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I move to myself such time as I may consume. United States and the foreign state of suspend the rules and pass the bill Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2571, the Advanc- which the alien is a national, and their (H.R. 2571) to include Portugal in the ing Mutual Interests and Growing Our spouse and children solely to either list of foreign states whose nationals Success Act, or AMIGOS Act, would carry on substantial trade, including are eligible for admission into the allow citizens of Portugal to partici- trade in services or trade in tech- United States as E–1 and E–2 non- pate in the E–1 and E–2 visa programs nology, principally between the United immigrants if United States nationals for traders and investors if Portugal States and the foreign state of which are treated similarly by the Govern- provides reciprocal treatment to U.S. the alien is a national, or to develop ment of Portugal and to otherwise citizens. and direct the operations of an enter- modify the eligibility criteria for E The E–1 Treaty Trader program pro- prise in which the alien has invested a visas, as amended. vides temporary visas to individuals or substantial amount of capital.’’

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:30 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JN7.025 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE June 22, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2983 Alien employees of treaty traders tionary War, Portugal is one of our REDEFINING EASTERN AND MID- and treaty investors may receive visas closest economic partners and strong- DLE JUDICIAL DISTRICTS OF if they are coming to the United States est allies. Today, the United States NORTH CAROLINA ‘‘to engage in duties of an executive or maintains that longstanding relation- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I supervisory character; or, if employed ship as the fifth-largest export market move to suspend the rules and pass the in a lesser capacity, if they have spe- for Portugal and its largest trading bill (S. 1340) to amend title 28, United cial qualifications that make the serv- partner outside of the European Union. States Code, to redefine the eastern ices to be rendered essential to the effi- I am proud to represent the First and middle judicial districts of North cient operation of the enterprise.’’ District of Rhode Island, home to one Carolina. E–1 and E–2 visa holders may be ad- of the country’s largest and most vi- The Clerk read the title of the bill. mitted initially for a period of 2 years, brant Portuguese communities, a com- The text of the bill is as follows: and can apply for extensions in 2-year munity that has made outstanding S. 1340 increments. contributions in the arts, culture, busi- The U.S. has entered into treaties of ness, and public service in this country Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives of the United States of America in commerce since at least 1815, when we for many decades. Congress assembled, The United States is Portugal’s larg- entered into a Convention to Regulate SECTION 1. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS OF NORTH Commerce with the United Kingdom. est trading partner outside the Euro- CAROLINA. Currently, the nationals of 82 countries pean Union, with bilateral trade reach- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 113 of title 28, are eligible for E–1 and/or E–2 visa sta- ing $6.6 billion in 2019. There are cur- United States Code, is amended— tus. rently over 130 American companies (1) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘and Wil- son and’’ and inserting ‘‘Wilson, those por- b 1645 operating in Portugal in a wide range of economic sectors, including pharma- tions of Hoke, Moore, Scotland, and Rich- During fiscal year 2020, almost 26,800 ceutical, chemical, technology, bank- mond counties encompassing the Fort Bragg Military Reservation and Camp Mackall, E–1 and E–2 visas were issued, down being, and health sectors. cause of the pandemic from roughly and’’; and In 2019, the United States’ direct in- (2) by striking subsection (b) and inserting 50,000 during fiscal year 2019. vestment position in Portugal was $2.3 the following: While the AMIGOS Act passed the billion, an increase of 6 percent from ‘‘(b) MIDDLE DISTRICT.—The Middle Dis- House last Congress, the version we are 2018. The direct investment position trict comprises the counties of Alamance, considering today is somewhat dif- from Portugal in the United States, Cabarrus, Caswell, Chatham, Davidson, ferent. The updated text includes lan- however, experienced a 1 percent de- Davie, Durham (excluding that portion of guage, added at the request of Senator crease to $1.4 billion from 2018 to 2019. Durham County encompassing the Federal Correctional Institution, Butner, North LEE from Utah, aimed at preventing Portugal is one of only five EU coun- abuse of the E visa program whereby Carolina), Forsyth, Guilford, Hoke (exclud- tries whose citizens are not currently ing that portion of Hoke County encom- an individual essentially purchases eligible for E–1 or E–2 visas. In the ab- passing the Fort Bragg Military Reservation citizenship in a U.S. trade treaty coun- sence of a bilateral treaty, which Por- and Camp Mackall), Lee, Montgomery, try simply to be eligible to get a U.S. tugal cannot enter due to the rules of Moore (excluding that portion of Moore E visa. Specifically, the language re- the European Union, Congress has the County encompassing the Fort Bragg Mili- quires that an alien be domiciled in the power to authorize E–1 and E–2 visa tary Reservation and Camp Mackall), Or- U.S. trade treaty country for at least 3 benefits to other countries. We have ange, Person, Randolph, Richmond (excluding that portion of Richmond County encom- years before the individual can apply exercised our authority to do so for for an E visa. passing the Fort Bragg Military Reservation both Israel in 2012 and New Zealand in and Camp Mackall), Rockingham, Rowan, I thank Senator LEE for his commit- 2018. Scotland (excluding that portion of Scotland ment to ensuring the integrity of our I am proud to lead this effort to sup- County encompassing the Fort Bragg Mili- visa programs. port our ally and friend, Portugal. I en- tary Reservation and Camp Mackall), Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of courage my colleagues to support H.R. Stanly, Stokes, Surry, and Yadkin.’’. my time. 2571, the AMIGOS Act, and I again (b) APPLICATION.—The amendments made by subsection (a) shall not apply to any ac- Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 thank Mr. NADLER for bringing the bill tion commenced or pending in any judicial minutes to the distinguished gen- to the floor. tleman from Rhode Island (Mr. district of North Carolina before the date of Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Mr. enactment of this Act. CICILLINE). Speaker, I urge my colleagues to sup- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, I thank port the bill, and I yield back the bal- ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from the gentleman from New York, the ance of my time. chair of the Judiciary Committee, for Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, the AMI- Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE) and the gen- bringing this bill to the floor. GOS Act is bipartisan legislation that tleman from North Carolina (Mr. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. would improve our economy and BISHOP) each will control 20 minutes. 2571, the Advancing Mutual Interests strengthen our ties with an important The Chair recognizes the gentle- and Growing Our Success Act, or the and longstanding ally. woman from Texas. AMIGOS Act. Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to GENERAL LEAVE The AMIGOS Act is a bipartisan bill support the bill, and I yield back the Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I that I introduced along with my col- balance of my time. ask unanimous consent that all Mem- leagues Mr. COSTA, Mr. KEATING, Mr. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The bers have 5 legislative days to revise VALADAO, and Mr. KHANNA to encour- question is on the motion offered by and extend their remarks and include age greater investment and trade be- the gentleman from New York (Mr. extraneous material on S. 1340. tween the United States and Portugal. NADLER) that the House suspend the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there H.R. 2571 makes Portuguese nation- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2571, as objection to the request of the gentle- als eligible for E–1 and E–2 non- amended. woman from Texas? immigrant investor visas. Extending The question was taken. There was no objection. visas to Portugal not only gives Por- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I tuguese businesses an opportunity to opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being yield myself such time as I may con- invest in the United States, but it is a in the affirmative, the ayes have it. sume. mutually beneficial relationship that Mr. ROSENDALE. Mr. Speaker, on Mr. Speaker, S. 1340 would redefine promotes jobs in both countries and that I demand the yeas and nays. the boundaries of the middle and east- growth in United States businesses and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ern districts of North Carolina to place our economy. ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall, a sub- The United States has no better 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. installation of Fort Bragg located friend than the country of Portugal. As Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- roughly 40 miles away, entirely within one of the first countries to recognize ther proceedings on this motion are the eastern district, a very smart and the United States after the Revolu- postponed. instructive decision.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:30 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K22JN7.060 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H2984 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 22, 2021 After having been introduced by both from North Carolina (Ms. ROSS), who is The result of this split means that a federal Senators from North Carolina, S. 1340 the House sponsor of this very impor- case arising on one part of Fort Bragg will be passed the Senate last week. H.R. 2746, tant legislation. heard at the Fayetteville courthouse, which is the identical House companion to S. Ms. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today roughly 20 minutes away, while a case arising 1340, which recently passed the Judici- also to highlight this critical bill that on another part of the base could be heard at ary Committee, was introduced by a will help North Carolinians. courthouses more than two hours away. The friend and colleague, Congresswoman This commonsense legislation will logistical difficulties resulting from Fort Bragg’s ROSS, and Congressman HUDSON and revise North Carolina’s judicial district split jurisdiction can extend beyond the incon- was cosponsored by every member of lines to place Fort Bragg, one of the venience of unnecessarily long travel times— the North Carolina House delegation. largest military installations in the in criminal cases, for example, courts have This is bipartisan, bicameral legisla- world, entirely within the eastern dis- had difficulty ensuring that defendants have tion that will improve the administra- trict. Currently, the district lines bi- received notice of their rights. S. 1340 will fix tion of justice in North Carolina. sect the base, resulting in unnecessary that. Currently, even though Fort Bragg administrative and logistical problems I want to thank Ms. ROSS for her bipartisan sits on the outskirts of Fayetteville, for the people of our State. work on this issue, and for championing this This legislation will ease the burden which is in the eastern district, the legislation in the House. I am pleased to sup- of traveling miles to Durham, Greens- base straddles both judicial districts. port this bill, and I urge my colleagues to sup- boro, or Winston-Salem and, instead, The result of this split means that a port it as well. let servicemembers resolve court mat- Federal case arising on one part of Mr. Speaker, S. 1340 will improve the ad- ters in nearby Fayetteville or Raleigh. Fort Bragg will be heard at the Fay- ministration of justice in the federal courts in A similar redistricting occurred sev- etteville courthouse, which is roughly North Carolina. eral years ago when Congress moved 20 minutes away, while a case arising I appreciate the leadership of Representa- on another part of the base could be Butner into the eastern district. tive Ross in bringing this bill forward, and I heard at courthouses more than 2 hours This bipartisan piece of legislation will benefit our servicemembers and hope all my colleagues will support this bill. away. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance The logistical difficulties resulting their families. of my time. from Fort Bragg’s split jurisdiction can I am honored to work with my North The SPEAKER pro tempore. The extend beyond the inconvenience of un- Carolina colleagues, Congressman HUD- question is on the motion offered by necessarily long travel times. In crimi- SON, Senator TILLIS, and Senator BURR, nal cases, for example, courts have had my colleague from law school class, the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. difficulty ensuring that defendants and the entire delegation to get this JACKSON LEE) that the House suspend have received notice of their rights. S. bill across the finish line. I am pleased the rules and pass the bill, S. 1340. 1340 will fix that and fix it now. it passed out of the Senate, and I look The question was taken. I want to thank Ms. ROSS for her bi- forward to passing it in the House and The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the partisan work on this issue and for her having it signed into law by the Presi- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being enormous leadership in championing dent. in the affirmative, the ayes have it. this legislation in the House. Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Mr. Mr. ROSENDALE. Mr. Speaker, on Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to support Speaker, this is sensible and prudent to that I demand the yeas and nays. this bill. I urge my colleagues to sup- the administration of justice in my The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- port it as well, and I reserve the bal- home State. ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution ance of my time. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Mr. support the bill, and I yield back the Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- Speaker, I yield myself such time as I balance of my time. ther proceedings on this motion are may consume. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, postponed. Mr. Speaker, S. 1340 will improve ju- this is a good day on the floor of the f dicial economy by redefining the judi- House. S. 1340 will improve the admin- cial districts of my home State of istration of justice in the Federal FOUNDATION OF THE FEDERAL North Carolina. courts of North Carolina. BAR ASSOCIATION CHARTER Fort Bragg, which is located in North This is not only a bipartisan, bi- AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2021 Carolina, is one of the U.S. Army’s cameral effort, but it is also evidence Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I largest military installations. It spans of Republicans and Democrats working move to suspend the rules and pass the six counties and is approximately 250 together for the uplifting of justice. bill (H.R. 2679) to amend title 36, square miles large. Fort Bragg is lo- Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the leader- United States Code, to revise the Fed- cated in two judicial districts, the mid- ship of Representative ROSS in bringing eral charter for the Foundation of the dle district and the eastern district of this bill forward, and I hope all of my Federal Bar Association, as amended. North Carolina. This has led to incon- colleagues will enthusiastically sup- The Clerk read the title of the bill. venience for both defendants and the port this bill. The text of the bill is as follows: courts system. Mr. Speaker, S. 1340 would redefine the H.R. 2679 S. 1340 redefines the judicial districts boundaries of the Middle and Eastern Districts Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- so that Fort Bragg and a sub-installa- of North Carolina to place Fort Bragg and resentatives of the United States of America in tion, Camp Mackall, are located in a Camp Mackall (a sub-installation of Fort Bragg Congress assembled, single judicial district, the eastern dis- located roughly 40 miles away) entirely within SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. trict. This change will streamline and the Eastern District. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Foundation improve judicial administration and ef- After having been introduced by both Sen- of the Federal Bar Association Charter ficiency. ators from North Carolina, S. 1340 passed the Amendments Act of 2021’’. I want to thank Senator TILLIS and Senate last week. H.R. 2746, the identical SEC. 2. ORGANIZATION. Senator BURR for their work on this House companion to S. 1340, which recently Section 70501 of title 36, United States bill. I also want to thank the former passed the Judiciary Committee, was intro- Code, is amended by striking subsection (b) member from North Carolina, Mr. duced by Congresswoman ROSS and Con- and redesignating subsection (c) as sub- Holding. And I also want to thank my gressman HUDSON and was cosponsored by section (b). law school classmate, Representative every member of the North Carolina House SEC. 3. MEMBERSHIP. ROSS, for sponsoring and the rest of the Delegation. Section 70503 of title 36, United States North Carolina delegation for joining This is bipartisan, bicameral legislation that Code, is amended— will improve the administration of justice in (1) by striking subsections (a) and (b) and me in cosponsoring the House com- inserting the following: panion, H.R. 2746. North Carolina. ‘‘(a) ELIGIBILITY.—Except as provided in Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Currently, even though Fort Bragg sits on this chapter, eligibility for membership in my time. the outskirts of Fayetteville, which is in the the corporation and the rights and privileges Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I Eastern District, the base straddles both judi- of members are as provided in the bylaws.’’; yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman cial districts. and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:30 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K22JN7.063 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE June 22, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2985 (2) by redesignating subsection (c) as sub- SEC. 9. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EF- Association Charter Amendments Act section (b). FECTS. of 2021. SEC. 4. GOVERNING BODY. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the The Federal Bar Association was Section 70504 of title 36, United States purpose of complying with the Statutory founded in 1920 as a nonprofit organiza- Code, is amended to read as follows: Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement tion seeking to strengthen the Federal ‘‘§ 70504. Governing body titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legisla- legal system and administration of jus- ‘‘(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—The board of dition’’ for this Act, submitted for printing in tice. In 1954, Congress chartered the rectors is the governing body of the corpora- the Congressional Record by the Chairman of Federal Bar Association as a congres- tion. The board may exercise, or provide for the House Budget Committee, provided that sionally chartered organization under the exercise of, the powers of the corpora- such statement has been submitted prior to title 36 of the United States Code. tion. The board of directors and the respon- the vote on passage. sibilities of the board are as provided in the b 1700 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- bylaws. The FBA serves the Federal legal ‘‘(b) OFFICERS.—The officers and the elec- ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from community and public by promoting tion of the officers are as provided for in the Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE) and the gen- bylaws.’’. tleman from North Carolina (Mr. standards of professional competence and ethical conduct, providing edu- SEC. 5. RESTRICTIONS. BISHOP) each will control 20 minutes. cational programs, and facilitating the Section 70507 of title 36, United States The Chair recognizes the gentle- administration of justice. Code, is amended to read as follows: woman from Texas. ‘‘§ 70507. Restrictions The FBA is also committed to bring- GENERAL LEAVE ‘‘(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corpora- ing civics education programs to class- tion may not issue stock or declare or pay a Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rooms across the country. As a con- dividend. ask unanimous consent that all Mem- gressionally chartered organization, it ‘‘(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corpora- bers have 5 legislative days to revise takes an act of Congress to make tion or a director or officer in his or her cor- and extend their remarks and include changes to the FBA’s charter. The FBA porate capacity may not contribute to, sup- extraneous material on H.R. 2679. has not amended or updated its charter port, or participate in any political activity The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there since 1954. or in any manner attempt to influence legis- objection to the request of the gentle- H.R. 2679 amends the FBA’s current lation. woman from Texas? charter to allow the organization to ‘‘(c) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.— The income or assets of the corporation may There was no objection. choose the location of its principal of- not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I fice, restrict its officers from engaging to, a director, officer, or member during the yield myself such time as I may con- in political activity, and change its life of the charter granted by this chapter. sume. charter language to conform with lan- This subsection does not prevent the pay- Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2679, the Founda- guage used in other congressional char- ment, in amounts approved by the board of tion of the Federal Bar Association ters. In addition, this legislation will directors, of— Charter Amendments Act of 2021, allow the FBA to make simple changes ‘‘(1) reasonable compensation; or makes important changes to the Fed- to its bylaws without an act of Con- ‘‘(2) reimbursement for expenses incurred eral charter for the Foundation of the gress. in undertaking the corporation’s business, to I want to thank my colleague, Mr. officers, directors, or members. Federal Bar Association. This subsection does not prevent the award This legislation is intended to give CHABOT from Ohio, for his diligent of a grant to a Federal Bar Association chap- the Federal Bar Association the flexi- work on this legislation. I urge my col- ter of which an officer, director, or member bility it needs to operate well into the leagues to join me in supporting this may be a member. This subsection also does future without the need for further bill, and I reserve the balance of my not prevent the payment of reasonable com- congressional amendment. time. pensation to the corporation’s employees for Among other things, the legislation Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I services undertaken on behalf of the corpora- makes the following changes to the as- am delighted to yield 4 minutes to the tion. gentleman from Maryland (Mr. ‘‘(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not sociation’s charter: RASKIN), the distinguished gentleman make a loan to a director, officer, member, It requires the board of directors to who is the cosponsor of this legislation or employee. decide, and specify in the bylaws, the here in the House. We thank him so ‘‘(e) IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY.—Members location of the principal office. much for his leadership. and private individuals are not liable for the It specifies that the bylaws, not the Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I thank obligations of the corporation. charter, must provide for the terms of ‘‘(f) CLAIM OF GOVERNMENTAL APPROVAL OR the gentlewoman from Texas for her membership, the responsibilities of the AUTHORITY.—The corporation may not claim leadership. congressional approval or the authority of board of directors, and the election of Mr. Speaker, I am proud to serve as the United States Government for any of its officers. the lead Democratic cosponsor of the activities; it may, however, acknowledge It prohibits a director or officer in bill introduced by my friend from Ohio this charter.’’. his or her corporate capacity from con- (Mr. CHABOT), the Foundation of the SEC. 6. PRINCIPAL OFFICE. tributing to, supporting, or partici- Federal Bar Association Charter Section 70508 of title 36, United States pating in political activities. Code, is amended by striking ‘‘the District of Amendments Act of 2021. It expands a prohibition on loans for The Federal Bar Association is the Columbia,’’ and inserting ‘‘a United States directors and officers to include mem- location decided by the board of directors primary voluntary bar association for and specified in the bylaws,’’. bers and employees. attorneys, both in the private and pub- SEC. 7. SERVICE OF PROCESS. It specifies that on dissolution or lic sectors, who practice in the Federal Section 70510 of title 36, United States final liquidation of the corporation, courts. The bill will permit the founda- Code, is amended to read as follows: any remaining assets must be distrib- tion to better fulfill its role as the only ‘‘§ 70510. Service of process uted as provided by the board of direc- institution chartered in America by ‘‘The corporation shall comply with the tors instead of deposited in the Treas- Congress to promote the Federal ad- law on service of process of the State or Dis- ury. ministration of justice, the advance- trict in which it is incorporated.’’. I thank Mr. CHABOT for introducing ment of Federal jurisprudence, and the SEC. 8. DEPOSIT OF ASSETS ON DISSOLUTION OR this important bipartisan legislation, practice of law in the Federal courts by FINAL LIQUIDATION. along with Mr. RASKIN. providing it with the organizational Section 70512 of title 36, United States Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to flexibility that it needs to grow and to Code, is amended to read as follows: support H.R. 2679 and, as well, support adapt to its contemporary mission. ‘‘§ 70512. Deposit of assets on dissolution or this insight and new look at justice, The original charter created a frame- final liquidation and I reserve the balance of my time. work that has served FBA well for the ‘‘On dissolution or final liquidation of the Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Mr. corporation, any assets of the corporation last six decades. During these years, remaining after the discharge of all liabil- Speaker, I yield myself such time as I the foundation has, indeed, strength- ities shall be distributed as provided by the may consume. ened Federal jurisprudence and pro- board of directors, but in compliance with Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. moted legal education and under- the charter and bylaws.’’. 2679, the Foundation of the Federal Bar standing at the Federal level, and it

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:30 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JN7.029 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H2986 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 22, 2021 has improved the lives of a lot of peo- It requires the board of directors to decide, S. 409 ple. and specify in the bylaws, the location of the Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- One community outreach program I principal office; resentatives of the United States of America in know about through a number of my It specifies that the bylaws—not the char- Congress assembled, constituents is the Wills for Veterans ter—must provide for the terms of member- SECTION 1. COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION WHISTLEBLOWER PRO- initiative, which is a pro bono project ship, the responsibilities of the board of direc- GRAM. where the FBA chapters provide the tors, and the election of officers; (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any drafting of wills and signing services It prohibits a director or officer, in his or her other provision of law, there is established in for veterans in our communities. corporate capacity, from contributing to, sup- the Treasury a separate account (referred to Another initiative set up the Dr. J. porting, or participating in political activities; in this section as the ‘‘account’’), the Clay Smith Jr. Diversity in the Legal It expands a prohibition on loans for direc- amounts in which shall be available for the Profession Scholarship program, which tors and officers to include members and em- sole purposes of— aims to promote diversity in the pro- ployees; and (1) carrying out the activities described in fession and to promote the inclusion of section 23(g)(2)(B) of the Commodity Ex- It specifies that on dissolution or final liq- change Act (7 U.S.C. 26(g)(2)(B)) (referred to racially and ethnically diverse stu- uidation of the corporation, any remaining as- in this section as ‘‘customer education ini- dents in law schools and in the work of sets must be distributed as provided by the tiatives’’); and the Federal Bar Association. board of directors instead of deposited in the (2) funding the administrative, pro- All of these programs and initiatives Treasury. grammatic, and personnel expenses of the broaden and strengthen the legal com- I thank Mr. CHABOT for introducing this im- Whistleblower Office and the Office of Cus- munity and need to be bolstered in the portant bipartisan legislation, along with Mr. tomer Education and Outreach of the Com- modity Futures Trading Commission (re- years ahead. To allow the FBA greater RASKIN. flexibility to operate and grow as the ferred to in this section as the ‘‘Commis- Mr. Speaker, this legislation makes a num- sion’’) in carrying out section 23 of the Com- legal community changes, the current ber of important changes to strengthen the modity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 26) (referred charter must be amended. charter of the Foundation of the Federal Bar to in this section as ‘‘non-awards expenses’’). In its current iteration, the existing Association. (b) TRANSFERS FROM FUND INTO ACCOUNT.— charter codifies strict membership and I urge all Members to support the bill. (1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any governance requirements that con- Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to other provision of law, the Commission shall strain member development and nim- support the bill, and I yield back the transfer up to $10,000,000 from the Com- ble governance of the organization. balance of my time. modity Futures Trading Commission Cus- This rigidity presents serious chal- tomer Protection Fund established under The SPEAKER pro tempore. The section 23(g)(1) of the Commodity Exchange lenges as the organization seeks to ex- question is on the motion offered by Act (7 U.S.C. 26(g)(1)) (referred to in this sec- pand its critical educational and chari- the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. tion as the ‘‘Fund’’) into the account. table work. JACKSON LEE) that the House suspend (2) AVAILABILITY.—Amounts transferred H.R. 2679 makes technical fixes to the the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2679, as under paragraph (1) shall be available for ob- charter that will give the FBA the amended. ligation without further appropriation and needed flexibility to advance its mis- The question was taken. remain available until October 1, 2022. sion in the 21st century. In the place of The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the (3) REMAINING AMOUNTS.—Amounts remain- legislatively fixed membership criteria, ing in the account that are unobligated on opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being October 1, 2022, shall be returned to the it permits FBA to establish and update in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Fund. membership criteria through the by- Mr. GRIFFITH. Mr. Speaker, on that (c) REQUIREMENT FOR OBLIGATIONS.—The laws process itself. Similar provisions I demand the yeas and nays. Commission may make obligations from the authorize enhanced flexibility in the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- account only when the unobligated balance composition and duties of the members ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution of the Fund is insufficient to pay non-awards of its board. 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. expenses and expenses for customer edu- In general, the measure would enable Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- cation initiatives due to awards that the Commission has ordered under section 23(b) the FBA to swiftly meet the needs and ther proceedings on this motion are the priorities of the organization and of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. postponed. 26(b)). improve the administration of Federal f (d) REPORTS TO CONGRESS.—The Commis- justice. I urge all colleagues to support sion shall include in each report required the legislation. GENERAL LEAVE under section 23(g)(5) of the Commodity Ex- Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Mr. change Act (7 U.S.C. 26(g)(5)) the same infor- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I Speaker, I urge my colleagues to sup- mation with respect to the account as the ask unanimous consent that all Mem- port the bill, and I yield back the bal- Commission includes in the report with re- bers have 5 legislative days to revise ance of my time. spect to the Fund, to the extent the informa- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I and extend their remarks on H.R. 3239. tion is relevant to the account. yield myself the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Again, we have found ourselves strik- objection to the request of the gentle- ant to the rule, the gentleman from ing a chord for justice and clarification woman from Texas? California (Mr. KHANNA) and the gen- to an important organization that There was no objection. tlewoman from Minnesota (Mrs. stands for justice, the Federal Bar As- f FISCHBACH) each will control 20 min- sociation. I thank the sponsors of this utes. PROVIDING FOR AVAILABILITY OF legislation. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Mr. Speaker, this legislation makes a AMOUNTS FOR CUSTOMER EDU- from California. CATION INITIATIVES AND NON- number of important changes to GENERAL LEAVE strengthen the charter of the Founda- AWARDS EXPENSES OF COM- Mr. KHANNA. Mr. Speaker, I ask tion of the Federal Bar Association. MODITY FUTURES TRADING unanimous consent that all Members COMMISSION WHISTLEBLOWER Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2679, the Foundation of have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- PROGRAM the Federal Bar Association Charter Amend- tend their remarks and include extra- ments Act of 2021, makes important changes Mr. KHANNA. Mr. Speaker, I move neous material on the bill under con- to the federal charter for the Foundation of the to suspend the rules and pass the bill sideration. Federal Bar Association. (S. 409) to provide for the availability The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there This legislation is intended to give the Fed- of amounts for customer education ini- objection to the request of the general Bar Association the flexibility it needs to tiatives and non-awards expenses of the tleman from California? operate well into the future, without the need Commodity Futures Trading Commis- There was no objection. for further congressional amendment. sion Whistleblower Program, and for Mr. KHANNA. Mr. Speaker, I yield Among other things, the legislation makes other purposes. myself such time as I may consume. the following changes to the Association’s The Clerk read the title of the bill. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support charter: The text of the bill is as follows: of S. 409.

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The blower awards that fund the salaries tion bill which makes permanent im- question is on the motion offered by and expenses of the Whistleblower Of- provements to the Whistleblower Office the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. fice and the Office of Customer Edu- funding mechanism and meets the PALLONE) that the House suspend the cation and Outreach. needs of the 21st century financial reg- rules and pass the bill. Without this critical funding, CFTC ulator. The vote was taken by electronic de- would have to suspend some operations I want to take a moment to thank vice, and there were—yeas 398, nays 21, and furlough employees in the Whistle- Chairman SCOTT and Ranking Member not voting 11, as follows: blower Office and the Office of Cus- THOMPSON for their willingness to in- [Roll No. 173] tomer Education and Outreach. volve the whole committee in this leg- YEAS—398 This short-term solution is by no islative effort. As a new member of the means a replacement for the much- Adams Crow Himes committee, I appreciated the oppor- Aguilar Cuellar Hinson needed comprehensive CFTC reauthor- tunity to act as a body in support of Allred Curtis Horsford ization. It will still, though, be a posi- this legislation. Amodei Davids (KS) Houlahan Armstrong Davis, Rodney Hoyer tive step to ensure that the CFTC can Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to accomplish the important mission to Arrington Dean Hudson support this bill, and I reserve the bal- Auchincloss DeFazio Huizenga promote the integrity, resilience, and ance of my time. Axne DeGette Issa vibrancy of the U.S. derivatives mar- Bacon DeLauro Jackson Mr. KHANNA. Mr. Speaker, I urge Baird DelBene Jackson Lee kets. adoption of this bill, and I yield back The Committee on Agriculture Balderson Delgado Jacobs (CA) the balance of my time. Banks Demings Jacobs (NY) passed a committee print equivalent of Mrs. FISCHBACH. Mr. Speaker, I Barr DeSaulnier Jayapal this measure unanimously by voice Barraga´ n DesJarlais Jeffries would like to say simply that I am vote last Wednesday. Bass Deutch Johnson (GA) Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of proud to support this legislation, and I Beatty Diaz-Balart Johnson (LA) urge my colleagues to support S. 409. Bentz Dingell Johnson (OH) my time. Bera Doggett Johnson (SD) Mrs. FISCHBACH. Mr. Speaker, I I yield back the balance of my time. Bergman Donalds Johnson (TX) yield myself such time as I may con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Beyer Doyle, Michael Jordan sume. question is on the motion offered by Bice (OK) F. Joyce (OH) the gentleman from California (Mr. Biggs Duncan Joyce (PA) Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support Bilirakis Dunn Kahele of S. 409. I want to second what my col- KHANNA) that the House suspend the Bishop (GA) Emmer Kaptur league, the gentleman from California, rules and pass the bill, S. 409. Bishop (NC) Eshoo Katko has said about the importance of the The question was taken. Blumenauer Estes Keating Blunt Rochester Evans Keller CFTC Whistleblower Office and the Of- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Boebert Fallon Kelly (IL) fice of Customer Education and Out- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Bonamici Feenstra Kelly (MS) reach, and, of course, the employees in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Bost Ferguson Kelly (PA) Mr. GRIFFITH. Mr. Speaker, on that Bourdeaux Fischbach Khanna who work in those offices. Boyle, Brendan Fitzgerald Kildee These offices help the Commission I demand the yeas and nays. F. Fitzpatrick Kilmer meet its mission to promote integrity, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Brady Fleischmann Kim (CA) resilience, and vibrancy of the U.S. de- ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution Brown Fletcher Kim (NJ) Brownley Fortenberry Kind rivatives markets. I am proud to sup- 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Buchanan Foster Kinzinger port today’s legislation to avoid unnec- Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- Buck Foxx Kirkpatrick essary disruptions to these activities ther proceedings on this motion are Bucshon Frankel, Lois Krishnamoorthi and needless staff furloughs. postponed. Budd Franklin, C. Kuster The work in these offices, particu- Burgess Scott Kustoff f Bustos Gaetz LaHood larly the Whistleblower Office, helps to Butterfield Gallagher LaMalfa root out violations of the law which RECESS Calvert Gallego Lamb harm individuals and undermine de- Cammack Garamendi Lamborn The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Carbajal Garbarino Langevin rivatives markets. Fraud and market ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Ca´ rdenas Garcia (CA) Larsen (WA) manipulation can steal customer funds, declares the House in recess until ap- Carl Garcia (TX) Larson (CT) distort prices, disrupt orderly trading proximately 6:30 p.m. today. Carson Gibbs Latta and settlement, and sap confidence in Carter (GA) Gimenez LaTurner Accordingly (at 5 o’clock and 12 min- Carter (LA) Gohmert Lawrence the fairness of our markets. Whistle- utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. Carter (TX) Golden Lawson (FL) blowers are a critical source of infor- Cartwright Gomez Lee (CA) f mation which helps the Commission Case Gonzales, Tony Lee (NV) protect the integrity of our commodity b 1830 Casten Gonzalez (OH) Leger Fernandez Castor (FL) Gonzalez, Lesko markets. AFTER RECESS Castro (TX) Vicente Letlow I also want to emphasize that today’s Cawthorn Gooden (TX) Levin (CA) legislation does not spend any new The recess having expired, the House Chabot Gosar Levin (MI) was called to order by the Speaker pro Cheney Gottheimer Lieu money or create any new programs. Chu Granger Lofgren Rather, it sets aside existing funds to tempore (Mr. DEUTCH) at 6 o’clock and Cicilline Graves (LA) Long meet existing obligations. S. 409 en- 30 minutes p.m. Clark (MA) Graves (MO) Loudermilk sures that funds to support the func- f Clarke (NY) Green (TN) Lowenthal Cleaver Green, Al (TX) Lucas tioning of the whistleblower and cus- ENHANCING STATE ENERGY SECU- Cline Griffith Luetkemeyer tomer education offices are tempo- Cloud Grijalva Luria rarily prioritized over the funds to pay RITY PLANNING AND EMER- Clyburn Grothman Lynch whistleblower awards in order to keep GENCY PREPAREDNESS ACT OF Clyde Guest Mace 2021 Cohen Guthrie Malinowski the offices fully functional. In the end, Cole Hagedorn Malliotakis both obligations will be fully met as The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Comer Harder (CA) Maloney, Congress intended. ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfin- Connolly Harshbarger Carolyn B. Cooper Hartzler Maloney, Sean As the ranking member of the Com- ished business is the vote on the mo- Correa Hayes Mann modity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit tion to suspend the rules and pass the Costa Hern Manning Subcommittee, I feel a particular re- bill (H.R. 1374) to amend the Energy Courtney Herrera Beutler Mast sponsibility to make sure that the Policy and Conservation Act to provide Craig Hice (GA) Matsui Crawford Higgins (LA) McBath CFTC has the best tools at its disposal Federal financial assistance to States Crenshaw Higgins (NY) McCarthy to meet its mission. to implement, review, and revise State Crist Hill McCaul

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McClain Price (NC) Steil MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE Foxx Larson (CT) Rogers (AL) McClintock Quigley Steube RESOLUTION 8, 117TH CONGRESS Frankel, Lois Latta Rogers (KY) McCollum Raskin Stevens Franklin, C. LaTurner Rose McEachin Reed Stewart Amodei Kirkpatrick Neal (McGovern) Scott Lawrence Rosendale McGovern Reschenthaler Strickland (Balderson) (Stanton) Pappas (Clark Gaetz Lawson (FL) Ross Kuster (Blunt (MA)) McHenry Rice (NY) Suozzi Clarke (NY) Gallagher Lee (CA) Rouzer Rochester) Payne (Pallone) McKinley Rice (SC) Swalwell (Jeffries) Gallego Lee (NV) Roy Lawson (FL) Porter (Levin McNerney Rodgers (WA) Takano Cooper (Clark Garamendi Leger Fernandez Roybal-Allard (Evans) (CA)) Meeks Rogers (AL) Taylor (MA)) Garbarino Lesko Ruiz Lieu (Beyer) Rodgers (WA) Meijer Rogers (KY) Tenney DeFazio (Davids Garcia (CA) Letlow Ruppersberger Lowenthal (Joyce (PA)) Meuser Rose Thompson (CA) (KS)) Garcı´a (IL) Levin (CA) Rush Mfume Rosendale DeSaulnier (Beyer) Ruiz (Aguilar) Thompson (MS) Lynch (Clark Rush Garcia (TX) Levin (MI) Rutherford Miller (IL) Ross (Matsui) Thompson (PA) (MA)) (Underwood) Gibbs Lieu Ryan Miller (WV) Rouzer Espaillat ´ Tiffany Maloney, Sewell (DelBene) Gimenez Lofgren Sanchez Miller-Meeks Roybal-Allard Timmons (Jeffries) Gohmert Long Sarbanes Moolenaar Ruiz Carolyn (Rice Suozzi (Panetta) Titus Garcı´a (IL) Golden Loudermilk Scalise Mooney Ruppersberger (NY)) Thompson (MS) Tonko (Garcia (TX)) Gomez Lowenthal Scanlon Moore (AL) Rush McCaul (Butterfield) Torres (CA) Hoyer (Brown) Gonzales, Tony Lucas Schakowsky Moore (UT) Rutherford (Arrington) Torres (Clark Torres (NY) Johnson (TX) Gonzalez (OH) Luetkemeyer Schiff Moore (WI) Ryan Meng (Clark (MA)) Trahan (Jeffries) Gonzalez, Luria Schneider Morelle Sa´ nchez (MA)) Vela (Gomez) Trone Kelly (IL) Vicente Lynch Schrader Moulton Sarbanes Moulton (Beyer) Vela´ zquez Good (VA) Mullin Scalise Turner (Jeffries) Mullin (Cole) (Jeffries) Mace Schrier Murphy (FL) Scanlon Underwood Kim (NJ) Napolitano Wilson (FL) Gooden (TX) Malinowski Schweikert Murphy (NC) Schakowsky Upton (Pallone) (Correa) (Hayes) Gosar Malliotakis Scott (VA) Nadler Schiff Valadao Gottheimer Maloney, Scott, Austin Napolitano Schneider Van Drew f Granger Carolyn B. Scott, David Neal Schrader Van Duyne Graves (LA) Maloney, Sean Sessions Neguse Schrier Vargas PREVENTING CRIMES AGAINST Graves (MO) Mann Sewell Nehls Schweikert Veasey Green (TN) Manning Sherman Newhouse Scott (VA) Vela VETERANS ACT OF 2021 Green, Al (TX) Massie Sherrill Newman Scott, Austin Wagner The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Greene (GA) Mast Simpson Norcross Scott, David Walberg Griffith Matsui Sires Norman Sessions Walorski ROSS). Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, Grijalva McBath Slotkin Nunes Sewell Waltz the unfinished business is the vote on Grothman McCarthy Smith (MO) O’Halleran Sherman Wasserman the motion to suspend the rules and Guest McCaul Smith (NE) Obernolte Sherrill Schultz pass the bill (H.R. 983) to amend title Guthrie McClain Smith (NJ) Ocasio-Cortez Simpson Waters Hagedorn McClintock Smith (WA) Owens Sires Watson Coleman 18, United States Code, to provide an Harder (CA) McCollum Smucker Palazzo Slotkin Webster (FL) additional tool to prevent certain Harris McEachin Soto Pallone Smith (MO) Welch frauds against veterans, and for other Harshbarger McGovern Spanberger Wenstrup Palmer Smith (NE) purposes, as amended, on which the Hartzler McHenry Spartz Panetta Smith (NJ) Westerman Hayes McKinley Speier Pappas Smith (WA) Wexton yeas and nays were ordered. Hern McNerney Stansbury Pascrell Smucker Wild The Clerk read the title of the bill. Herrell Meeks Stanton Payne Soto Williams (GA) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Herrera Beutler Meijer Stauber Pence Spanberger Williams (TX) Hice (GA) Meng question is on the motion offered by Steel Perlmutter Spartz Wilson (FL) Higgins (LA) Meuser Stefanik Peters Speier Wilson (SC) the gentleman from New York (Mr. Higgins (NY) Mfume Steil Pfluger Stansbury Wittman NADLER) that the House suspend the Hill Miller (IL) Steube Womack Phillips Stanton Himes Miller (WV) Stevens Yarmuth rules and pass the bill, as amended. Pocan Stauber Hinson Miller-Meeks Stewart Porter Steel Young The vote was taken by electronic de- Horsford Moolenaar Strickland Posey Stefanik Zeldin vice, and there were—yeas 416, nays 5, Houlahan Mooney Suozzi not voting 9, as follows: Hoyer Moore (AL) Swalwell NAYS—21 Hudson Moore (UT) Takano [Roll No. 174] Huffman Moore (WI) Bowman Greene (GA) Omar Taylor Huizenga Morelle Brooks Harris Perry YEAS—416 Tenney Issa Moulton Bush Herrell Pressley Adams Budd Crist Thompson (CA) Jackson Mullin Escobar Huffman Roy Aguilar Burgess Crow Thompson (MS) Jackson Lee Murphy (FL) Espaillat Jones Tlaib Allen Bustos Cuellar Thompson (PA) ´ ´ Jacobs (CA) Murphy (NC) Garcıa (IL) Massie Velazquez Allred Butterfield Curtis Tiffany Good (VA) Meng Weber (TX) Jacobs (NY) Nadler Amodei Calvert Davids (KS) Timmons Jayapal Napolitano Armstrong Cammack Davidson Titus NOT VOTING—11 Jeffries Neal Arrington Carbajal Davis, Rodney Tlaib Johnson (GA) Neguse Aderholt Davidson Mrvan Auchincloss Ca´ rdenas Dean Tonko Johnson (LA) Nehls Allen Davis, Danny K. Pingree Axne Carl DeFazio Johnson (OH) Newhouse Torres (CA) Babin Fulcher Salazar Babin Carson DeGette Johnson (SD) Newman Torres (NY) Burchett Hollingsworth Bacon Carter (GA) DeLauro Trahan Baird Carter (LA) DelBene Johnson (TX) Norcross Jones Norman Trone Balderson Carter (TX) Delgado Turner b 1900 Banks Cartwright Demings Jordan Nunes Joyce (OH) O’Halleran Underwood ´ Barr Case DeSaulnier Upton Ms. VELAZQUEZ, Messrs. ROY, Barraga´ n Casten DesJarlais Joyce (PA) Obernolte Kahele Owens Valadao BROOKS, ESPAILLAT, WEBER of Bass Castor (FL) Deutch Van Drew Beatty Castro (TX) Diaz-Balart Kaptur Palazzo Texas, Mrs. GREENE of Georgia, Mses. Katko Pallone Van Duyne HERRELL and ESCOBAR changed Bentz Cawthorn Dingell Vargas Bera Chabot Doggett Keating Palmer Veasey their vote from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ Bergman Cheney Donalds Keller Panetta Vela Beyer Chu Doyle, Michael Kelly (IL) Pappas Messrs. LONG, HIGGINS of New Vela´ zquez Bice (OK) Cicilline F. Kelly (MS) Pascrell Wagner York, and HERN changed their vote Biggs Clark (MA) Duncan Kelly (PA) Payne Walberg from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Bilirakis Clarke (NY) Dunn Khanna Pence Walorski So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Bishop (GA) Cleaver Emmer Kildee Perlmutter Bishop (NC) Cline Escobar Kilmer Perry Waltz tive) the rules were suspended and the Blumenauer Cloud Eshoo Kim (CA) Peters Wasserman bill was passed. Blunt Rochester Clyburn Espaillat Kim (NJ) Pfluger Schultz The result of the vote was announced Boebert Clyde Estes Kind Phillips Waters Bonamici Cohen Evans Kinzinger Pocan Watson Coleman as above recorded. Bost Cole Fallon Kirkpatrick Porter Weber (TX) A motion to reconsider was laid on Bourdeaux Comer Feenstra Krishnamoorthi Posey Webster (FL) the table. Boyle, Brendan Connolly Ferguson Kuster Price (NC) Welch F. Cooper Fischbach Kustoff Quigley Wenstrup Stated against: Brooks Correa Fitzgerald LaHood Raskin Westerman Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ. Mr. Speaker, during Brown Costa Fitzpatrick LaMalfa Reed Wexton rollcall vote No. 173 and H.R. 1374, I mis- Brownley Courtney Fleischmann Lamb Reschenthaler Wild Buchanan Craig Fletcher Lamborn Rice (NY) Williams (GA) taken recorded my vote as ‘‘yes’’ when I Buck Crawford Fortenberry Langevin Rice (SC) Williams (TX) should have voted ‘‘no.’’ Bucshon Crenshaw Foster Larsen (WA) Rodgers (WA) Wilson (FL)

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:30 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JN7.056 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE June 22, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2989 Wilson (SC) Womack Young REQUEST TO CONSIDER H.R. 18, NO cleared by the bipartisan floor and Wittman Yarmuth Zeldin TAXPAYER FUNDING FOR ABOR- committee leaderships. NAYS—5 TION Mr. MCCARTHY. Madam Speaker, on the Republican side, it is cleared, so Bowman Ocasio-Cortez Pressley (Mr. MCCARTHY asked and was Bush Omar given permission to address the House there is only one party denying it. NOT VOTING—9 for 1 minute.) f Aderholt Davis, Danny K. Mrvan Mr. MCCARTHY. Madam Speaker, CALLING ON NEED FOR COM- Brady Fulcher Pingree the Declaration of Independence says PREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH Burchett Hollingsworth Salazar that our God-given freedoms are life, LEGISLATION liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. b 1923 (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given As Members of Congress, we made a permission to address the House for 1 So (two-thirds being in the affirma- commitment to uphold those freedoms minute.) tive) the rules were suspended and the equally for everyone, but Democrats Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I rise bill, as amended, was passed. and their radical allies are chipping this evening to call my colleagues’ at- The result of the vote was announced them away. tention to the dire need for Congress to as above recorded. Let’s be clear. The Hyde amendment continue building upon recent progress A motion to reconsider was laid on is not discriminatory. Instead, it is an to unlock the mysteries of the human the table. essential safeguard that not only pro- brain and serious mental illness. Along MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE tects Americans’ right of conscience, with other legislation we are working RESOLUTION 8, 117TH CONGRESS but also has saved more than two mil- on in the field of health, we have to Amodei Kirkpatrick Neal (McGovern) lion lives from abortion since its first create and pass robust mental health (Balderson) (Stanton) Pappas (Clark enactment in 1976. legislation. Clarke (NY) Kuster (Blunt (MA)) Until recently, it was also over- Alongside other members of our Con- (Jeffries) Rochester) Payne (Pallone) Cooper (Clark Lawson (FL) Porter (Levin whelmingly bipartisan. In fact, one of gressional Mental Health Caucus and (MA)) (Evans) (CA)) the most vocal supporters in Congress the Bipartisan Addiction and Mental DeFazio (Davids Lieu (Beyer) Rodgers (WA) was then-Senator Joe Biden. He told Health Task Force, we are pulling to- Lowenthal (KS)) (Joyce (PA)) one of his constituents in 1994, ‘‘The gether legislation to establish a com- DeSaulnier (Beyer) Ruiz (Aguilar) Lynch (Clark Rush government should not tell those with prehensive Mental Health Crisis Re- (Matsui) (MA)) (Underwood) Espaillat strong convictions against abortion, sponse Act. Maloney, Sewell (DelBene) (Jeffries) such as you and I, that we must pay for I invite all of our colleagues to please Carolyn (Rice Suozzi (Panetta) Garcia (IL) (NY)) Thompson (MS) them.’’ work with our bipartisan working ´ (Garcıa (TX)) McCaul (Butterfield) Well said, Mr. President. group. America has waited too long. Hoyer (Brown) (Arrington) Torres (Clark Since then, the purpose of Hyde The fundamentals of our social econ- Johnson (TX) Meng (Clark (MA)) omy depend on the good health of our (Jeffries) (MA)) Vela (Gomez) hasn’t changed. The strong convictions Kelly (IL) Moulton (Beyer) Vela´ zquez of American people against abortion citizenry, and their ability to access (Jeffries) Mullin (Cole) (Jeffries) hasn’t changed. In poll after poll, they quality and affordable behavioral Kim (NJ) Napolitano Wilson (FL) tell us they strongly support a wall of health services has for too long been (Pallone) (Correa) (Hayes) separation between abortions and tax- ignored. Countless constituents face insur- f payers. And the science hasn’t changed. If ance barriers when accessing mental anything, it has proven beyond a shad- health services, and we must address THERE IS STILL WORK TO BE the negative social and physical deter- DONE ow of doubt that human life begins at conception. minants of health that cause trauma (Mr. LANGEVIN asked and was given One thing, however, has changed: The and tragic illnesses. It is time for us to take meaningful permission to address the House for 1 Democrats. By putting Hyde on the action. Again, I invite my colleagues to minute and to revise and extend his re- chopping block, the message they are join us in preparing this important leg- marks.) sending is clear and chilling; that the islation. Mr. LANGEVIN. Madam Speaker, I radical demands of the socialist left rise today in honor of our newest Fed- drown out common sense, science, and f eral holiday. Juneteenth marks the the views of most Americans; that the REQUEST TO CONSIDER H.R. 18, NO critical point in our Nation’s history party of ‘‘safe, legal, and rare’’ is now TAXPAYER FUNDING FOR ABOR- when the final enslaved Americans the party of abortion on demand, until TION ACT were freed from the evil bondage of or even after the point of birth, and slavery 156 years ago. (Mr. SCALISE asked and was given funded by taxpayers; and that the gov- permission to address the House for 1 Honestly, as a student growing up in ernment will compel taxpayers to vio- Rhode Island, surrounded by mostly minute.) late their strongest convictions. Mr. SCALISE. Madam Speaker, I ask White classmates, I was never taught Madam Speaker, the question before unanimous consent that the Commit- about Juneteenth. As much as I hate to us today is a simple and straight- tees on Energy and Commerce, Ways admit it, Juneteenth was simply not a forward moral issue. To represent the and Means, and the Judiciary be dis- part of my education. values of all Americans, Congress must charged from further consideration of Some of my colleagues have sug- respect their rights of conscience and H.R. 18, the No Taxpayer Funding for gested that we should ignore our his- not disregard them. Abortion Act to codify the Hyde tory, as inconvenient or uncomfortable Therefore, I ask unanimous consent amendment language, and I ask for its as it may be. Well, that is wrong. As a that the Committees on Energy and immediate consideration in the House. nation, we must own up to our mis- Commerce, Ways and Means, and the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under takes and celebrate our ability to over- Judiciary be discharged from further guidelines consistently issued by suc- come them, not attempt to sweep them consideration of H.R. 18, the No Tax- cessive Speakers, as recorded in sec- under the rug. payer Funding for Abortion, and ask tion 956 of the House Rules and Man- Juneteenth is every bit a part of for its immediate consideration in the ual, the Chair is constrained not to en- American history. It is a time to honor House. tertain the request unless it has been those who fought so hard to end slav- cleared by the bipartisan floor and b 1930 ery and to reflect on the work that re- committee leaderships. mains before true racial justice is The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under f achieved. guidelines consistently issued by suc- As we celebrate last week’s vote, let cessive Speakers, as recorded in sec- CONSTITUENTS ARE FRUSTRATED us recommit ourselves to rooting out tion 956 of the House Rules and Man- (Ms. SCANLON asked and was given the systemic racism that still plagues ual, the Chair is constrained not to en- permission to address the House for 1 our Nation. tertain the request unless it has been minute.)

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:30 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JN7.055 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H2990 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 22, 2021 Ms. SCANLON. Madam Speaker, I The SPEAKER pro tempore. As the The SPEAKER pro tempore. As the rise today to share a letter to the edi- Chair has previously advised, the re- Chair previously advised, the request tor from a constituent published this quest cannot be entertained absent ap- cannot be entertained absent appro- morning. Here is what he said: propriate clearance. priate clearance. I worked the polls for 10 years, which f f included 20 elections and over 25 hours HONORING THE LIFE OF DANIEL INFRASTRUCTURE IN AMERICA of training. As the years passed, tech- DELGADO TORRES NEEDS OVERHAUL nology improved, training got more efficient, and communications were state (Mr. CORREA asked and was given (Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin asked and of the art. I am so proud to be an permission to address the House for 1 was given permission to address the American and contributing to our sys- minute.) House for 1 minute.) tem of democracy. Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Madam At my poll, five of us work together. There today, I rise to honor the life of one of Speaker, I rise to support acting, tak- are also two watchers from each party. The my constituents, an Anaheim resident, ing up and passing the American Jobs results are posted on the door of the polling Specialist Daniel Delgado Torres, who Plan and the American Families Plan. place immediately for residents to see. Votes suddenly passed away on February 16 Our infrastructure is in dire need of are checked against duplications and death an overhaul, and it can’t be put off any certificates. We have a paper ballot that can in an automobile accident. be matched to a voter machine. The ma- The son of immigrants, I recently longer. chines are not hooked up to the internet, had the opportunity to meet with his We also need to invest in the human preventing interference and hacking. mother and father, who told me a infrastructure in our country, and we My heart breaks with every utterance of story. They said from the early days don’t have to choose one over the voter fraud. Please don’t let the GOP erode that they could remember, Daniel other. voting rights. dreamed of being an American soldier. Americans across the Nation rely on Signed: Former Republican. In 2016, he had the opportunity when he sustainable infrastructure to get their I share this constituent’s frustration. joined the United States Army, and he children to school, to get to work, to We are both fed up with people repeat- became the first of his family to join facilitate commerce. We need to build ing lies about the security of our elec- the military. on the investments that this Congress tions in order to justify voter suppres- He was deployed to Afghanistan and has already made through the Amer- sion. was awarded the Army Achievement ican Rescue Plan, including dollars f Medal for helping save the lives of that are flowing to our communities. REQUEST TO CONSIDER H.R. 18, NO seven of his fellow soldiers. Madam Speaker, $2 million has re- TAXPAYER FUNDING FOR ABOR- Daniel was just 22 when he passed cently been sent to Milwaukee for the TION ACT away. He is survived by his parents, East-West Bus Rapid Transit project in (Ms. STEFANIK asked and was given Teresa and Aurielo; his sister, Yasiry; my district, a green public transit op- permission to address the House for 1 his girlfriend, Noelia; and their young tion. minute.) son, Joaquin. I support the American Jobs Plan, Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, as Madam Speaker, I thank Daniel for bold investment to get every lead pipe a new mom expecting a child this fall, his service to our country. in our country out from underneath I will never forget my husband and I f our ground. I also support investments in paid hearing our child’s heartbeat for the REQUEST TO CONSIDER H.R. 18, NO leave, childcare, and expanded access first time, truly the greatest miracle of TAXPAYER FUNDING FOR ABOR- to affordable and quality health insur- life. But sadly, that culture and value TION ACT of life are under attack. ance. The Hyde amendment has histori- (Mr. SMITH of New Jersey asked and I urge my colleagues to support these cally been supported by both Repub- was given permission to address the measures. licans and Democrats for more than 40 House for 1 minute.) f Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam years. REQUEST TO CONSIDER H.R. 18, NO American taxpayers should never be Speaker, 166 Members of Congress have cosponsored H.R. 18, the No Taxpayer TAXPAYER FUNDING FOR ABOR- forced to pay for abortions, and since TION ACT 1976, this Chamber has agreed and Funding for Abortion Act, to make the passed the Hyde amendment with bi- Hyde amendment and other current (Mr. HARRIS asked and was given partisan support. But now, President abortion funding prohibitions perma- permission to address the House for 1 Biden and House Democrats caving to nent and to ensure that the Affordable minute and to revise and extend his re- the far left are trying to reverse course Care Act conforms with the Hyde marks.) and strip the Hyde amendment from amendment. Mr. HARRIS. Madam Speaker, today, the budget. According to public opinion polls, the House debated several bills to ad- It is unacceptable that President most Americans, almost 60 percent, ac- dress the health and safety of children Biden is destroying a policy that has cording to the Marist poll, agree that and newborns, including those that saved over 2.4 million innocent Amer- taxpayers should not be forced against would ban crib bumpers and mandate ican lives. their conscience to fund abortion. stability standards for furniture that Every President since Carter has Years ago, then-Senator Biden wrote could fall on children. signed the Hyde amendment into law. to constituents, explaining his support Unfortunately, this body did not con- It is a critical lifesaving protection for the Hyde amendment, and said it sider any legislation that would con- that goes beyond party-line politics. It would ‘‘protect both the woman and tinue to ensure that precious taxpayer is about human life and protecting the her unborn child. . . .’’ He said: ‘‘I have dollars are not used to fund abortions most innocent among us. consistently—on no fewer than 50 occa- that intentionally kill babies. At a The majority of Americans agree sions—voted against Federal funding time when this protection of the un- that taxpayer dollars should never be for abortions. . . . Those of us who are born may be stripped from Federal used to fund abortions. Democrats opposed to abortion should not be com- funding bills for the first time in near- should listen. pelled to pay for them.’’ So said Sen- ly 50 years, it should be pointed out Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous ator Biden. I totally agree. that abortion ends exponentially more consent that the Committees on En- Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous lives than crib bumpers or furniture. ergy and Commerce, Ways and Means, consent that the Committees on En- Madam Speaker, I, therefore, ask and the Judiciary be discharged from ergy and Commerce, Ways and Means, unanimous consent that the Commit- further consideration of H.R. 18, the No and the Judiciary be discharged from tees on Energy and Commerce, Ways Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act, further consideration of H.R. 18 and and Means, and the Judiciary be dis- and ask for its immediate consider- ask for its immediate consideration in charged from further consideration of ation in the House. the House. H.R. 18, the No Taxpayer Funding for

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My thoughts and prayers are with his CONGRESS MUST STOP VIOLENCE f family, friends, and all those who knew IN AMERICA him during this most difficult time. b 1945 (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was f given permission to address the House A TRIBUTE TO BRADLEY KARMEN REQUEST TO CONSIDER H.R. 18, NO for 1 minute.) (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, TAXPAYER FUNDING FOR ABOR- asked and was given permission to ad- TION ACT I rise with a heavy heart with the ex- dress the House for 1 minute and to re- tended amount of violence in this coun- vise and extend his remarks.) (Mrs. FISCHBACH asked and was try that has taken hold of us through Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. given permission to address the House the pandemic, and now we seem to be Madam Speaker, I rise to pay tribute for 1 minute and to revise and extend under siege. to a truly great public servant. Mr. her remarks.) No, it is not one isolated issue or Bradley Karmen served 41 years at the Mrs. FISCHBACH. Madam Speaker, community. It is not one isolated rea- Department of Agriculture, most re- since 1976, the Hyde Amendment has son. But it is a heavy burden on our cently as associate deputy adminis- protected American taxpayers from children. Our children have experi- trator of Farm Programs at the Farm being complicit in the atrocity that is enced an enormous amount of violence. Service Agency. abortion on demand. And since 1976, I intend, in my subcommittee, to dis- Put in perspective, President Lincoln the Hyde Amendment has been reau- cuss and have a briefing on both gun established the Department of Agri- thorized on a bipartisan basis, signed violence and the impact on children, as culture in 1862, and Brad Karmen into law by both Republican and Demo- well as violence, and to be able to work worked there for nearly one-third of crat Presidents, and supported by most with the administration on collabo- the Department’s entire existence. Americans, until now, as President rative ways of dealing with the ending Ironically, Brad is a city kid, having Biden’s proposed budget eliminates it of gun trafficking that has been a grown up on Long Island. He would be altogether. source of the mass spreading of guns. the first to tell you he knew nothing Madam Speaker, we are treading in Laws like permitless guns, though I about agriculture or the Federal farm dangerous territory. Democrats have know they are in 12 States, create a policy that he would help fashion over completely abandoned millions of pro- synergism of opportunity for guns to the course of nearly a half century. It life Americans just like me, who vehe- be spread everywhere, and then the is not an exaggeration to say that no mently oppose using taxpayer dollars lack of respect for the dignity of our regulation cleared the Farm Service to fund abortion. And even worse, they children so that guns are not stored. I Agency or farm law was enacted with- have done it for no other reason than intend to introduce a gun storage bill. out Brad’s careful eye and wise coun- to appease their own radical base. I ask that if you see something, say sel. President Biden said it best in 1994: something. We must, as a Congress and Madam Speaker, I don’t know how a ‘‘Those of us who are opposed to abor- America, stop the violence. Long Island kid with no knowledge of tion should not be compelled to pay for f agriculture or farm policy came to them.’’ And in 2006, he said: ‘‘Won’t support public funding of abortion.’’ REQUEST TO CONSIDER H.R. 18, NO dedicate his professional career to Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous TAXPAYER FUNDING FOR ABOR- helping the American farmer, but I am consent that the Committees on En- TION ACT sure grateful he did. Thank you, Brad, for your distin- ergy and Commerce, Ways and Means, (Mrs. CAMMACK asked and was guished career of public service. God- and the Judiciary be discharged from given permission to address the House speed. further consideration of H.R. 18 and for 1 minute.) f ask for its immediate consideration in Mrs. CAMMACK. Madam Speaker, I the House. rise today in support of the Hyde HONORING THE LIFE OF HUGH The SPEAKER pro tempore. As the amendment, which is the longest pro- BROWN McNATT Chair previously advised, the request life precedent in American history. (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and cannot be entertained absent appro- This amendment prevents our taxpayer was given permission to address the priate clearance. dollars from ending the lives of soci- House for 1 minute and to revise and f ety’s most vulnerable, the unborn. extend his remarks.) Madam Speaker, for over 40 years, Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam PRESIDENT BIDEN’S UNIFIED Congress, both Republican and Demo- Speaker, I rise today to remember and AGENDA crat administrations, have supported honor the life of Hugh Brown McNatt, (Mr. CRENSHAW asked and was the Hyde amendment to prohibit pub- who passed away on June 1, 2021. given permission to address the House licly funded abortions. That tradition Hugh was known throughout Georgia for 1 minute.) seems to have ended with this current for his remarkable career as a trial Mr. CRENSHAW. Madam Speaker, I administration. lawyer for over 50 years. Born on June rise today to note an odd philosophy Protecting life is not and should not 23, 1946, in Uvalda, Georgia, Hugh that I have seen amongst my Democrat be a partisan issue. The President and learned the importance of hard work, colleagues, and it is this: The belief congressional Democrats need to listen humility, and dedication to helping that if one regulation is good, then ten to the American people, who over- others. He flourished in law school and must be better. Of course, that is not whelmingly support life and continue immediately began trying cases all true, but it is actually worse than that. to uphold this important protection. over Georgia and throughout the The Biden administration is proposing We as a country believe in life, lib- southeast. 2,500 new regulations; they call this erty, and the pursuit of happiness, After advocating for others his entire ‘‘the unified agenda.’’ I am not sure which is why we must defend that vital life, he won several awards, including what is unifying about suffocating first tenet of life and support the Hyde the Tradition of Excellence Award and American businesses and workers amendment. the Thomas O. Marshall Profes- under D.C. bureaucrats. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous sionalism Award. We are killing our economy by the consent that the Committees on En- Outside the courtroom, he was a death of a thousand cuts. Our products ergy and Commerce, Ways and Means, member of many organizations, includ- will be more expensive, and that is if

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:30 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K22JN7.079 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H2992 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 22, 2021 their manufacturing isn’t just imme- defunded their police department budg- the embodiment of the fulfillment of diately shipped off to China. et by about $1 billion, or 9.2 percent. the American Dream and a recognition Biden said he wouldn’t ban fracking The result? Murder is up 17 percent; of what you can achieve when you fight outright, but will make it impossible shooting incidents are up 77 percent. In for it, when you work for it, and you to build new projects, build pipelines, Los Angeles, homicides are now up 23 overcome the odds against you. And or export our clean American natural percent after a defunding. what a beautiful story it is. gas that would decrease global carbon How much more evidence will the And why do I raise that now? Because emissions. defund the police movement need be- in a world of wokeness, in a sea of These new regulations will take away fore they admit they were wrong and wokeness, all driving an agenda—pur- our choices on healthcare, encourage innocent people are indeed being poseful, by the way, by my colleagues illegal immigration, discourage the en- killed? On top of this, prosecutors in on the other side of the aisle—to divide forcement of our immigration laws, some areas are refusing to charge per- this country by race, to divide this and more than that, this philosophy of petrators and putting criminals back country, and to highlight issues of divi- regulate at any cost will result in silly on our streets to continue their crimes. sion and separation, as Justice Roberts regulations like this: Reducing disturb- We must push back against these fairly eloquently stated, he said: ‘‘It’s a ances to Hawaiian spinner dolphins radicals who want to defund the police sordid business, this divvying us up by from human interaction. and stop this crime wave. race.’’ And we see it every single day. This is not how we govern. f And it is highlighted by this body. I am going to go through that in a minute. f WOKENESS Madam Speaker, every single thing REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under this administration, every single thing WILLIAM JAMES LEAVY the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- this Democrat-led House of Represent- (Mr. FALLON asked and was given uary 4, 2021, the gentleman from Texas atives, everything that the Democrat- permission to address the House for 1 (Mr. ROY) is recognized for 60 minutes led United States Senate is doing, is minute and to revise and extend his re- as the designee of the minority leader. designed very purposely to divide us by marks.) Mr. ROY. Madam Speaker, I rise race, and we should be better than Mr. FALLON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to talk about the state of affairs that. today to recognize the life of my god- here in the people’s House and the ex- And I think there are things that we father and uncle, William James tent to which the majority has been all know that are on the minds of the Leavy—a life very well-lived, he passed using the time on the floor of this valu- American people, whether it is increas- away February 16, 2021. able body, the people’s House, to pro- ing prices, because we spent $6 trillion Bill Leavy was married to his wife, mote wokeness first rather than Amer- and lumber prices are going up, and my aunt, Gloria, for 67 years. They had ica first. And this is what we see every housing prices are going up. We have a three children: Cynthia, Cheryl, and single day. border that is under assault; cartels Colleen, and one grandchild, Jonathan. Madam Speaker, I have a few of my who run our border. And we are turning Bill Leavy served in the United colleagues here tonight with me be- the keys of the kingdom over to Iran States Army in Korea in combat for cause this is such an important time in and China instead of siding with Israel. two full years, and the horrors that he our country’s history. We have so And we are flooding the economy with must have seen. many important issues we need to be dollars and driving up inflation, but In his later years, he worked as a let- addressing, ought to be addressing, and also racking up mountains of debt. All ter carrier for the post office and was yet, the people’s House is not address- of these things are occurring. awarded a 50-year gold membership in ing them. And instead, the people’s And the regulations that my friend the National Association of Letter Car- House is focusing on advancing from Texas, Mr. CRENSHAW, was just riers. wokeness first instead of America first. talking about, the regulation-stran- His favorite pastime was poetry, and I have got a number of things I am gling business, we are paying people he was extremely proud of that; and his going to get into and talk about ad- more not to work than to work. family knew him as an ‘‘Irish poet.’’ dressing these particular issues, but I And all of our small businesses are at I look back on a life very well-lived. would just note that my good friend’s— home going, ‘‘stop it. Please stop it.’’ I He was my godfather; he was my uncle; and someone I admire a great deal— have introduced legislation set up to and he married the love of his life. birthday is tomorrow, and that is Jus- end those unemployment benefits. He fought for this country because he tice Clarence Thomas. Will we debate those here in this loved this country. And for those who know his story and Chamber? And if we could all honor all our vet- have read his biography, his autobiog- No. No, sir. erans, and, tonight, Bill Leavy. Thank raphy, written through the eyes of his Why? Because we are going to ad- you. relationship with his grandfather—‘‘My vance woke legislation. We are going f Grandfather’s Son’’—Justice Thomas, I to talk about woke bills. We are not think represents all that is great and going to talk about all the small busi- FUND THE POLICE FOR PEACEFUL good about this country. nesses—by the way, often owned by mi- STREETS He represents all that is great and norities, often owned by people who (Mr. LAMALFA asked and was given good about overcoming the devastating need to be able to hire people and they permission to address the House for 1 impact of Jim Crow laws in the South, can’t because this institution spent $6 minute and to revise and extend his re- the discrimination that we saw ramp- trillion and doled it out to destroy the marks.) ant in his native hometown of Savan- American Dream by paying people Mr. LAMALFA. Madam Speaker, in nah, and watching his life story and more to work than to not work. It is June of last year, the city of Portland, walking through his life story, and the absolutely astounding. Oregon, cut $16 million from their po- progression of what that meant and And that is what we have. This lice budget, and shut down a unit of where he ended up and what he Chamber is empty. What have we done the police which was designed to re- achieved. today? We have voted on a couple of duce violence in the city. And then what we witnessed in that random bills—I don’t know if they are As Republicans predicted—and a lot fall of 1991 with the obscene, absurd ac- suspension bills or what we did today. of others—this has not led to peaceful tions by the Senate Committee on the What are we even going to do this streets. Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler Judiciary—chaired, by the way, by week? The American people don’t has been forced to ask for more funding then-Senator Joe Biden—attacking know, because we are not doing any- for police. this good man, Clarence Thomas, at- thing. They’re looking at this Chamber This is not unique to Portland. Major tacking his integrity, attacking his and they are saying: What are you cities across the U.S. have seen a spike character. doing? in violent crime as they cut police And yet, what do we see out of the We have an obligation to fight and budgets. Last year, New York City life and service of Clarence Thomas but defend the American people and to do

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Madam Speaker, I thank myself such time as I may consume. of their job, in the best interest of safe- the gentleman for having this Special Madam Speaker, I thank the gen- ty, in the best interest of trying to give Order on such a crucial time in our his- tleman from Texas, and I appreciate every single person in this country a tory. his remarks and his comments very better opportunity to have a better You don’t have to look hard to see much. life. That is what I believe is behind the devastation left behind from the Madam Speaker, in just a minute I the ‘‘well and faithfully execute the wokeism movement currently plaguing am going to turn it over to the other laws of the United States.’’ our beloved country. Our schools and gentleman from Texas—in just a In fact, what has happened is there is our universities, our esteemed and minute—and I know he has got some a sweeping revolution that is going on feared military, our government on issues he wants to talk about involving in the United States of America by the every level, and our history itself are border security. elected officials. Elected officials who being contaminated by those pushing Because, as three representatives have turned a blind eye to the things in socialism and division under the guise from Texas here, I think I can speak on the past that were seen as stable, as of being morally woke. behalf of the entire delegation, at least reasonable, and something that was in the Republican side of the delegation, the best interest to protect the people b 2000 that our State is under siege. Our that they represent. Webster’s dictionary defines the word State is under siege in a way that it Day after day we have watched what ‘‘woke’’ as being ‘‘aware of and ac- has not been for upwards of almost 180 happened down at the southern border tively attentive to imparted facts and years. of this country. I, too, went down. I am issues, especially issues of racial and And you think about what is hap- no stranger to the border. I previously social justice.’’ pening at the border and the extent to lived in El Paso, Texas, for a number of Well, I can tell you with absolute cer- which cartels have operational control years. My father served as the chief tainty that I am woke to the following: of our border, the extent to which we judge of the Western District of Texas First, I am woke to the fact that in- have attacks on American citizens, and had to deal with not just the nocent men, women, and children ranchers who are getting their fences crime, but some of the circumstances across the country are being hurt and torn down, ranches that are being ran- that happened along the border. They killed because of the left’s call to sacked. came home to roost, so to speak, with- defund the police around this Nation. We have people who are struggling. in the United States of America. I am woke to the fact that Demo- We have migrants who are dying in And as a Federal district judge, he crats are more than willing to spend these ranches, migrants who are dying tried his best to deal favorably, fairly, your hard-earned tax dollars on hous- on the rivers. We have migrants who with people who violated the law. But ing and free handouts for illegal aliens, are being abused on the journey. We where there were people who were but cannot be bothered to care for our have little girls who are being abused. criminals, who were not here to serve homeless and our veterans. If you spend a minute, a minute on in the best interest of the United I am woke to the fact that the Crit- the Rio Grande, instead of pontifi- States of America, those who would be- ical Race Theory is racist in itself. cating in this godforsaken Chamber, come enemies of the State because And, lastly, I am woke to the fact and you go talk to these migrants who what they did is they would import that painting America as a racist na- are coming across the Rio Grande, then drugs, drugs which would kill Ameri- tion is wrong on every level and a slap you see what is actually happening to cans. We have just been through a terrible in the face to those of every color, these human beings all in the false epidemic in this country of opioid every ethnicity, and creed who coura- name of compassion. abuse. Opioid abuse that we all recog- geously paid the ultimate sacrifice so Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- nize, much of it was inherently begun Old Glory could wave boldly and freely tleman from Texas (Mr. SESSIONS), and and started here in the United States, for years to come. Now I am hearing I would ask what his views are about but that has taken hold with other calls from the far left and those who the current state of things with respect drugs now, fentanyl, are woke to replace our beloved Old to the border. methamphetamines, heroin, cocaine. Glory. Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, I And in that process, we look to where Where has common sense gone? thank Congressman ROY for not only this comes from. This comes from If the left truly wants to discuss so- standing in tonight to speak forth- other countries, by and large, other cial justice, I encourage them to talk rightly to the American people, but countries who have people who want to to the countless minority business also including other Members of the kill and make money off the demise of owners who watch their life’s work be Texas delegation to have conversations the American people. looted and burned in front of their very with the American people not just Yet the President of the United eyes last year because of woke about the topic of being woke, but ac- States, at the time he served as Vice ideologies. tually the things that are actually hap- President—because I know because the Go talk to the engineer who was fired pening to the United States of Amer- Drug Enforcement Administration sen- and can’t pay his bills now because ica. ior officials have repeatedly said that President Biden has foolishly blocked The Congressman is exactly right, the intelligence that was given to the the Keystone pipeline. Go talk to the there is a crisis in America today. then-Vice President, now President of migrant woman who was assaulted and There is a crisis that takes place be- the United States, they understood raped during her trek to the southern cause of such a rapid and swift transi- firsthand the danger that came from an border of the United States because tion to the ultraleft. The transition open border. Joe Biden and KAMALA HARRIS told her that has taken place began imme- The dangers that came when we did to come here and invited her here. diately upon President Biden accepting not have active law enforcement and I could go on, but here is the bottom the oath of office and walking, driving, intelligence would cause the deaths of line: If we don’t stand firmly against going back to the White House after he thousands of Americans because of the this movement, America, whose had taken an oath of office, where he illicit drugs. Illicit drugs that not only mighty wings have fought to defeat raised his hand and he repeated, among are addicting, but many times mixed in evil tyrants, communism, and Nazism the other words, to ‘‘well and faithfully a way that a user never knew they in order to lift freedom-loving people execute the laws of the United States.’’ were taking them. The availability of out of the hands of oppressors all over Well, there is a little bit more than fentanyl, as an example. this world, could soon be a socialist just ‘‘well and faithfully execute the Yet the President of the United dictatorship herself and completely un- laws of the United States.’’ I believe States, with this vast knowledge of un- recognizable to all who love her and the American people want and need a derstanding from his service to the

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We cause they do know they have a backup Foreign Affairs Committee, as Vice have already run people out of town and that is the police departments, President of the United States, he al- who legitimately can stand up and that they know that the rule of law ready knew the story. have that obligation. will effectively provide them with the The story that he wanted to project Madam Speaker, I come here tonight needs that they have to live in the was that he is a kid from Pennsyl- to join my two Texas colleagues to say, greatest country in the world, that our vania, who knew what real America is. woke may be a term that we are sup- law enforcement agencies will know But what has happened is that he per- posed to get about enlightenment that that they can continue to evolve into sonally, and the radical left, have cre- we need to be good and better to each professionalism, that they will be able ated a circumstance in this country other, that we need to understand that to effectively heal themselves and that, we, as Republicans, are talking there are people who might not agree make the changes. about tonight. That we are supposed to with me, and I might not agree with I call on law enforcement to continue be woke to understanding the social them. to make these changes. My Republican Party has these conversations with law implications. The enormous implica- b 2015 tions to people that we represent. enforcement every day. But I call on Yet, seemingly, it is the police that But ‘‘woke’’ has taken on a different the Director of the Federal Bureau of are the problem. Seemingly, it is the theme. It has taken on a theme of tak- Investigation, Christopher Wray, just border that is the problem by enforcing ing on responsibility and respect. It as when my father, Judge William Ses- the law. Seemingly, it is the ability has taken away the ability that we sions, was Director of the Federal Bu- that they want for criminals to run have in this body to effectively even be reau of Investigation, to stand up for rampant throughout not just our heard by each other. It has taken away law enforcement and expect them and neighborhoods, but across this country. the ability of millions of Americans to want them to become professional. Madam Speaker, I would say to the where they no longer feel the safety Madam Speaker, we must heal what young Congressman from Texas that and security of their own home, of has happened. we need his voice, his voice of compas- their own city street, or even their Sunday, at church, I heard no less sion, his voice of common sense that ability to stand up to those who have a than 50 times the word redemption, the says we need to move this country different opinion. words that we are sinners, that we back to where it was simply a few Madam Speaker, I think what Con- make mistakes, that we need to look months ago. Where we respect mem- gressman ROY is doing tonight is more at each other with the faithfulness of a bers of law enforcement, men and than just standing up and expressing great nation. I heard words of love and women of law enforcement who make an opinion. It actually is an opinion respect for those even that we disagree house calls because they are asked to that I believe millions of Americans with. But, Madam Speaker, we are not come and make dispute resolution support and respect by this gentleman down pounding on tables tonight. We many times, and then to take care of doing this Special Order tonight. are simply trying to say what we be- the law as it applies to a circumstance. I would call on this House of Rep- lieve is true, and that is that I believe We need to get back to where we un- resentatives and all of its Members to that there are tens of millions of Amer- derstand that the men and women of understand that this phase we are icans who want and need this country not just the U.S. Customs and Border going through will have a very dif- to be safe. They want and need our Protection and U.S. Border Patrol are ficult, difficult conclusion for many elected officials, whether they be Re- back on their job instead of being people who cannot effectively get through what is happening to them, to publican or Democrat, that they need moved over to take care of 1 million their elected officials to understand people who, in the first 6 months, have people who live in cities where police will no longer be, to small businesses that their life and their family are im- come through illegally. portant, and that until we get back to We need to go back to elected offi- that are burned to the ground, and to the standards of performance of expec- cials who actually understand that the judges who are no longer judging based tations where law enforcement is al- people who elected them aren’t for upon the rule of law but rather fear. Madam Speaker, we as the Repub- lowed to effectively and professionally woke. What they are for is this body to be there as the backup, where our mili- lican Party are not standing up and come together to where we understand tary knows that we are there to sup- yelling and screaming. We have much that we have an obligation to protect port them and that our elected officials resolve to us. But we ask tonight that the men and women and children and will stand on the side of righteousness, the American people hear us that we seniors and disabled people of this we are going to continue to wander condemned what happened on January country. We have an obligation to through this terrible time that I call the 6th. We condemn what is happening stand behind our law enforcement and chaos. to provide them with better training when people take advantage of law en- It is my hope, as we drop to our and the things that they need, equip- forcement, take advantage of people, knees this evening, that we do offer a ment, to properly do their job. and take advantage of this great coun- prayer for our President, President Instead, we are watching our country. Biden. I know him, and I know he has try, whether it is Chicago or Los An- Let us hope that tonight in our re- been through difficult times in his life. gles or New York City where criminals solve of speaking forthrightly and hon- But, Madam Speaker, I would ask to- run rampant because of woke, that estly that we want to be that great night that we give respect and prayer says we are supposed to defund the po- country with shining cities on the hill and ask that the President please un- lice department. We are supposed to where people work together, where peo- derstand that the most vulnerable who defund those activities that would offer ple have a common interest and goals are there still need others to be of as- safety and security and opportunity for for their communities, and generations sistance, and we need to make sure the most vulnerable of our society, and of people can work together whether that this country heals itself with love, then blame others when people of color you be a retired senior citizen, Madam respect, and admiration for each other. or of different races are harmed by Speaker, or whether you be a young I want to thank the young Congress- criminals and thugs. child who knows not except that you man for tonight, for his bringing forth I watched this morning on TV of the live in a great country. this opportunity to speak about where murder that took place in Chicago of We need to speak plainly, but we are our country is. I want him to know the young couple that came to a stop- not yelling and screaming. We are not that I personally admire him, respect light and were accosted and killed by blaming someone else for the problems. him, and appreciate his sound call for a thugs, criminal thugs. But we will say this: The Republican voice of reason and opportunity for I watched about a young man walk- Party of this House of Representatives America’s future. ing down the street in broad daylight stands for people to be safe in their May God bless our country. in New York City and was stabbed re- own homes, for women who are in their Madam Speaker, I thank the gen- peatedly by a criminal this weekend. own homes with their own children tleman for allowing me to speak.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:30 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K22JN7.085 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE June 22, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2995 Mr. ROY. Madam Speaker, I thank President a memo outlining this just in aisle would know this if they bothered my friend from Texas. I particularly case she doesn’t know. to go to the Rio Grande. thank him for referring to me as But it is happening to us in real If you walk down to the river, young. I will take it. time. It is happening to migrants in Madam Speaker, there is a sign. It says Interestingly, and I will probably real time, and it is happening to ranch- ‘‘asilo’’ with an arrow, and it points to have more to say about this, but it was ers in real time. I know my friends a bunch of bright lights sitting under 10 years ago in July that I was diag- from Texas know that we have had the bridge, saying go over there. nosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, with 7,500 pounds of fentanyl that have been When I was at the river, I met about a 4-month-old daughter and a not quite intercepted by Border Patrol. Fentanyl 50 migrants at about midnight. There 2-year-old son, not 100 percent sure is killing our children. was a group of them, and they were whether I was going to be able to do What are we going to vote on this lost. They were going around in circles. like I did last weekend and go see my week? What are we going to do this So, I drove my truck down the path so son play Little League baseball and see week? I don’t even know. they would have light in the dark, so my daughter go off to camp last week. I flew back here from Texas, and I they could get to the processing center. Madam Speaker, that will shift your have half my colleagues still voting by These are good people seeking a bet- world view a little bit, as they say, proxy even though we are not wearing ter life. Ask every single one of them why they are coming here, and it is for about what is important and what is masks. We are still voting by proxy by a job and opportunity. It wasn’t for not important. I can tell you, Madam saying: I am voting proxy because of asylum under our laws. We are making Speaker, that my dedication to public the pandemic. a mockery of our laws by saying that service was fully renewed after getting We are not even having half of our anyone who wants to come to our coun- through that. committee meetings because we are try for opportunity—God bless them, I I was very blessed that I got through doing them virtually. We are doing understand why; I probably would too. cancer-free in a matter of months, and them when we are home in our work Lord willing, I am still cancer-free. If you look at the opportunity you periods. have here, Madam Speaker, as opposed There is plenty of wood around here, Why aren’t we here? Why aren’t we but I knocked on my head instead. to El Salvador, Guatemala, or Hon- here when there are 7,500 pounds of duras right now, I understand. But we I am honored the gentleman took the fentanyl pouring into our border? That time to come down here and join me are turning our laws upside down. That is just the stuff we are capturing, by is not what asylum laws are for. and say such nice things. I know the the way. gentleman knows that part of the pur- Why don’t we just sit down and figure Do you know how many children are it out? Madam Speaker, you can’t just pose here is our collective desire in this dying with marijuana that has been body to do what is right for this coun- say wide-open borders. You can’t. It is laced with fentanyl? It is happening irresponsible. try. right now, Madam Speaker. What I cannot for the life of me un- Listen to the leaders of Honduras, You hear about the 80,000, 90,000 derstand is why my Democratic col- Guatemala, and El Salvador. They say opioid deaths last year. Madam Speak- leagues continue to insist on using this it is irresponsible because it is dev- er, do you know where this stuff is body to stoke division and to separate astating their own countries. coming from? us by race, by sex, and by wherever we People say: Why don’t they fix it? We Why did Governor DeSantis send re- come from—all the different ways they should have policies to work with them sources to Texas to help secure our could possibly come up with to divide to try to fix it. border? People said: Why would you do But do you know what would fix it us rather than finding ways for us to that? That is Texas. Because the map the most, Madam Speaker? If we didn’t unite together to protect, defend, se- and the drugs that are coming into have a wide-open border. If we actually cure, and advance this country going Florida are coming through the South- stood up and said: Sorry, you can’t just forward. My colleagues from Texas know—I west border, and anybody who follows come in unless you actually qualify know my friends from Texas know—it it knows that to be true. under our asylum laws, which is a frac- has been a full 90 days since the Vice Why is that? Because the cartels that tion, a tiny fraction, of the 700,000-plus President of the United States was are now running the border profit im- apprehensions that we have appre- tapped by the President of the United mensely by moving human beings for hended since January 1. But why aren’t we here debating States to be in charge of the border, profit and by moving fentanyl for prof- that? Why aren’t we coming up with a yet the Vice President has not taken a it. solution to this problem so that mi- second to come to the Rio Grande, to The Cartel Jalisco New Generation grants aren’t being abused as I speak come to the Rio Grande Valley, to just absorbed the Laredo faction and by cartels so they can make money? come to the border. just absorbed the Cartel del Noreste of Now, it wouldn’t be enough just to Los Zetas in Nuevo Laredo. They now b 2030 have operational control of come. By the way, if the Vice President This is the greatest country in the is listening, it is not enough just to go. Tamaulipas. That is a dangerous car- history of the world, but we allow that But it sure would be nice if she could tel. to occur. We allow that to occur, and They are moving fentanyl for profit find the southern border on a map, get we do so in the name of compassion. in her taxpayer-funded airplane, take a and moving human beings for profit, We do so when people stand up and say: direct flight down to the border, and go millions of dollars a day. We know this Oh, well, we want to make sure these take the time to meet with Texans, to to be true. We know this from law en- folks will get here. go take the time to meet with mi- forcement agents on the ground—Tex- Meanwhile, we have people scream- grants, to take the time to meet with ans, Federal authorities, Border Pa- ing: Kids in cages. local leaders, and to see what is actu- trol, and ICE. Anybody remember that? Anybody ally happening in real time at the bor- But they are not able to do their job remember the kids in cages? How many der. because they are running processing fa- of my colleagues on the other side of I know the gentleman knows full well cilities, processing facilities for human the aisle ran to the cameras, sat in that we just had 180,000 apprehensions beings who we say we are helping be- hearings, and screamed: Kids in cages? in May. We have had over 700,000 appre- cause we are saying that we are giving The very structures put in place by hensions this year, and we have had them asylum. By the way, they are not the Obama-Biden administration. It is over 200,000 got-aways. The Border Pa- claiming asylum under the statute a fact. Everybody knows that that is trol estimates 1,000 got-aways every that the asylum laws were meant to who created the chain-link barriers in single day coming through between the provide. these facilities at the border. Nobody ports of entry because our Border Pa- They come across the river, and blamed Obama and Biden for doing trol is now running processing centers there is a sign on trees at the Rio that. in McAllen. Grande. Air flow, ability to see the migrants, We all know this. I believe the Vice By the way, the Vice President and protect them. Oh, no, everybody went President knows this. I sent the Vice my colleagues on the other side of the out and said: Kids in cages.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:30 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K22JN7.086 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H2996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 22, 2021 Why? what? I would like to cut something or race, ethnicity, gender, and socially Because we had a massive influx. add something. Can’t do it. disadvantaged status. One provision, it But they said: Oh, they are drinking I can go up to the Rules Committee finds that race and gender-neutral ef- out of toilets. and say: Here is my thing. And it gets forts alone are insufficient. It was a lie. They weren’t drinking voted down in the Rules Committee. The bill includes a study on how Fed- out of toilets. They were drinking out If you see amendments on the floor of eral infrastructure planning exacer- of a device that had the water fountain the House, it is all a fraud. It is all a bated systemic racial, regional, social, on the top with the toilet down below. fraud. They are hand-picked amend- environmental, and economic injus- We have them in facilities all over, in ments designed to make it look like we tices. prisons facilities, where we have people are amending, but we are not. We have a bill that establishes 41 new coming in. The water supply in the You know, 15 amendments from the Federal programs, $20 million a year bathroom right off of this floor is con- majority, 5 amendments from the mi- for implicit bias research and training nected to the same water supply be- nority, bam. Hey, look at that. That is grants related to racial profiling; $5 tween the toilet and the sink. It is a debate. We are killing our country by million a year for a program to in- pipe behind the drywall. partisan dropping of bills, no matter crease transportation job awareness Yet they went around saying: Kids who is in the majority, by the way. and diversity; a carbon pollution reduc- drinking out of toilets. I said that we haven’t had an amend- tion program. It is shameful. We can’t have a ra- ment on the floor since 2016. Guess who On the international stage, what do tional conversation about what is actu- was in control of the House for 2 years we see? ally happening in Texas. It is bad. of that? Our own diplomats are undermining There are children in stash houses Republicans. the greatness of America. We have got right now. When are we actually going to sit Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the Ambas- Why are we sitting here doing noth- down and debate this stuff and do the sador to the United Nations, who said ing? Why are we going to have a vote things that matter? that racial equity is her top focus, and Again, I go home to Texas and every- this week on two suspension bills in a that white supremacy is woven into body is saying: How can you possibly quest to go after more wokeness for, I our founding documents and principles. be allowing this to be occurring on our Our adversaries, like Russia and think it is, some LGBTQ small busi- border? China, are weaponizing the leftist ness bill or something on a suspension It is the fundamental duty of the agenda. At the summit in Alaska, Sec- that failed to get through on the two- Federal Government to secure the bor- retary Blinken brought up China’s im- thirds vote? der of the United States, yet we have prisonment of millions of Uighur Mus- Okay. Debate that. Have it out. They fentanyl pouring in. We have cartels lims, and China responded by arguing tried to get it through on suspension. who run the border. We have Mexico that the U.S. is not much different, It didn’t get through. So we are going becoming a narco-terrorist state. We mentioning Black lives matter. The to do a rule. We won’t have any real de- have danger to citizens in our country Uighurs. bate on it, by the way. Everything that actually occurring. Military and veterans: Instead of the American people see in here is all a We have human trafficking and sex working to develop a lethal, battle- sham. There is no actual debate on the trafficking occurring in San Antonio, ready force that will kill people and de- floor of this body. And anybody who Austin, all the way up I–35, going over stroy things when called up to do so, wants to come debate me on that, I am to Houston. We stopped cars in the San which is the purpose of a military, happy to debate it. There is no debate Antonio suburbs that have nine immi- under the guise of reviewing extremism on the floor of the people’s House, ever. grants in them going to a stash house within the ranks of the military in We haven’t had an amendment on the in Houston, driven by an American cit- March, Special Operations Command floor of the House of Representatives, izen employee of a cartel. hired its first chief diversity and inclu- the people’s House, since May of 2016, I offered an op-ed explaining that to sion officer. that was in order on open debate on the the San Antonio Express-News, along We have seen examples of West Point floor of the House so that any one of with the district attorney of Kendall cadets forced to attend critical race my colleagues could walk down here County, Texas, and the San Antonio theory presentations. A Space Force and say: Hey, I have got an idea. There Express-News wouldn’t print it, a fact- officer was fired for saying, ‘‘The diver- is a bill. You know what I would like to based op-ed. We ended up printing it in sity, inclusion and equity industry and do? I would like to change something National Review or someplace online. the trainings we are receiving in the in the bill. Here is an amendment. I Who wants to have a conversation military . . . is rooted in critical race would like to send it to the desk, offer about this stuff? theory which is rooted in Marxism.’’ my amendment. Hey, what do you The American people do. Everybody I The Biden VA will now be using think about my amendment? It might talk to in Texas knows this is real. But American taxpayer dollars to cover sex make the bill better. here we are, and we have a House body reassignment surgery. Do you know when I would have and, frankly, an administration that is I had multiple parents of the kids liked to have had a debate on that? more interested in advancing wokeness that I was able—or 18-year-olds I was Last Friday. every single day than addressing a wide able to nominate to go to academies, I would have liked to have had a de- open border that endangers us and the and we had a celebration in San Anto- bate on the Juneteenth bill. migrants who seek to come here. nio, and every single one of the parents Why? I can’t emphasize that enough: a wide were coming up to me and showing me Because the purpose of that bill was open border that endangers American these videos from the Air Force Acad- excellent. The fulfillment of the Dec- citizens, endangers our children, and emy, West Point Academy, talking laration of Independence with the end- endangers the migrants who seek to about, you know, people having two ing of slavery, which we recognize in come here, which my colleagues on the moms and two dads and all of this Texas because of Juneteenth, I didn’t other side of the aisle pat themselves woke training. For heaven’s sake, it is support the bill because I didn’t think on the back in the false name of com- the military. the title was good. There were some passion that open borders is somehow I mean, China and Russia is just other factors. But I didn’t support it, good for migrants. And it is a lie. It is looking at us and saying: What in the and I would have liked to have amend- a blatant lie. world? Well, they are licking their ed it. Never got a chance to do it, ever. Instead, what are we going to get? chops. I would have liked to have had the abil- We are going to get a so-called infra- You have got critical race theory in ity to amend it, but couldn’t do it. structure bill next week, which will education. We are seeing a large-scale All right. So you are forced with an come through here on partisan lines. effort to impose tyranny over the up or down vote. We have 2,000-page And what are we going to have in minds of our children through tax- bills that are $2 trillion. They are there? payer-funded indoctrination. dropped on the floor and they say take There are the provisions and pro- In Evanston, Illinois, students lis- it or leave it. And I say, you know grams that prioritize funding based on tened to ‘‘Not My Idea: A book about

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In Cupertino, California, third grad- are not endangering our kids and Every single person I talk to in Texas ers were required to deconstruct their grandkids? views this through the lens of an exis- racial identities and then rank them- I mean, if somebody wants to come tential crisis, and yet it is absolute si- selves according to their ‘‘power and down here and expound on modern lence from the administration and this privilege.’’ monetary theory about how spending body. In Oregon, ‘‘ethnic standards’’ will all this money is absolutely fine, I am People wonder why Governor Abbott require kindergartners to ‘‘understand happy to listen. Most people in Amer- is starting to say he is going to take it their own identity groups, including ica don’t believe it. We will have $30 upon himself and the State to build a but not limited to race, gender, family, trillion in debt soon; $6 trillion spent wall or to fund resources at the border. ethnicity, culture, religion, and abil- in the last year. We have had to do it for years, by the ity.’’ Do you know how much it cost to win way. Basically, a billion dollars a year, An advisory board linked to Vir- all of World War II? or at least per session, Texas has been ginia’s Loudoun County Public School It was $4.1 trillion in current dollars. funding technology. District demanded that teachers be dis- We just spent $6 trillion in a year— Do you know how often the Border missed if they criticize the district’s appropriated. We will spend it out in a Patrol is using technology funded by equity training, inspired by critical little over a year; $6 trillion. Texans? Cameras—because their Bor- race theory. We are shutting down small busi- der Patrol cameras weren’t working— We saw the fellow who was removed nesses, closing our schools. We have radios. Now the Governor is going or told that he had to be suspended in 100,000 small businesses closed, 100,000. down there saying he is going to do a Loudoun County—I think he was fi- And now we are paying people more lot of this, and Texas has got to figure nally restored—because he dared to not to work than to work. out how to fund it. speak up about this. Why do you suppose the Vice Presi- It is our border; they are our commu- Meanwhile, we have got woke cor- dent of the United States refuses to nities. Yet crickets, absolute crickets, porations all across America and their come to the southern border? Why do devastating crickets, from the Demo- corporate boards moving the Major you suppose the Vice President of the crat-led House of Representatives and League Baseball All-Star Game from United States, or the President, refuses the Democrats in the White House, Atlanta, Georgia, which is 50 percent to go to the southern border and re- President Biden and Vice President Black, to 10 percent Denver. I bet all of fuses to take me up on my offer to de- Harris, who refuse to even come to the those White Coloradans driving around bate the Vice President anywhere, any border. in their Subarus, patting themselves time about the border? I don’t know, the longer this goes on the back when they go hiking with Because she knows and the President on—I get why the Vice President won’t a rainbow flag on the back of their car knows they have zero defense for our go to the border. How can you look any or something, feel good about them- current border policies. There is lit- American in the eye and say you are selves, instead of celebrating Hank erally no ability to defend the current doing your constitutional duty to de- Aaron in Atlanta, Georgia. border policies of the United States. It fend the United States of America and Why? is laughable. A high school debate secure our borders? Because Georgia was moving an elec- team would destroy the President or Does anybody understand in this tion reform bill with laws that were al- the Vice President in a debate about Chamber and comprehend how bad it is most identical to Colorado. our current border because it is so un- for our future and the future of our The Major League Baseball said: Oh, believably unforgivable to turn our neighbors to the south to empower car- no, we are going to go join the woke borders over to cartels. tels the way we are empowering them? brigade and we are going to go forward But that is what this administration Instead of being able to compete with and we are going to move everything to has done. And, again, look, it is all tied China, by having a robust free trade Colorado. back together. This is all in the name throughout the Western Hemisphere, Nothing was proved by that other of supposed compassion for people and to be able to have a strong Mexico that than Major League Baseball’s a continued desire to try to drive a isn’t a narco-terror state, that we can wokeness. wedge and say: Oh, Republicans just partner with, that we can partner with I talked about border security be- don’t want those Brown people to come countries throughout the Western cause it is so critical to the people of here across our river. That is what it is Hemisphere and compete against China Texas. We can talk about the other about. That is the purpose of the fight and not have this pressure valve com- things that are critical, all of these and the divide. ing to our border; instead, we are dam- programs I just talked about. Meanwhile, ask any Border Patrol aging these countries and empowering People asked: Well, Congressman agent, ask anybody along the Rio the narco-terror state in Mexico, em- ROY, why do you come down here and Grande, ask anybody who is being af- powering cartels, weakening our coun- often vote ‘‘no’’? fected by it, ask any of the migrants try, and endangering Americans. Because every single bill dropped on about what is happening, how it is hap- My friend from the House Judiciary the floor of this House spends money pening, about the journey. I am not Committee is here, and I am about to we don’t have, adds regulations that saying the migrants who come here give my time up. I will give you a little are going to kill small businesses, di- don’t want to be here. They do. warning here. In a couple of minutes, I vides us by race, or adds more laws to But look in the eyes of the little 7- am about to yield. the books. year-old girl on the border that I I appreciate the work that he is Does anybody think we need more looked into, who had no mom, no dad, doing, with my friend from Colorado, laws, more spending when we are $30 no uncle, no aunt, no brother, no sister, trying to navigate the complexity of trillion in debt? nobody with her. But we don’t care. It antitrust laws with respect to the size I just once would like to see an ac- is all fine. It is all fine for us to have of massive companies, particularly tual debate with the 435 Members rep- a system in which a 7-year-old girl massive big tech companies. We are resenting the American people in this takes a journey by herself from Guate- going to have a pretty robust day to- Chamber about what in the world we mala through Mexico in the hands of morrow in the House Judiciary Com- are going to do about $30 trillion in the cartels to get to our border. We say mittee. I do want to thank him, since debt. that is fine. we are here in the Chamber together, But we got nothing. We have got an for the work that he is doing to try to empty Chamber. The American people b 2045 address that. can hear my voice echoing. We are not I can’t state enough—and the reason I don’t know if I will agree with going to actually have a debate about I am using this time, and I went a lit- every bill tomorrow. I know I am going

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This year is no different. importance of recognizing the dignity every issue with both sides of the aisle In 2021, we come together on the floor and value of every person, and Pride engaging and offering amendments and of this House to celebrate Pride Month Month is about expressing that and af- restore regular order so that we can try with some very great highs and some firming that to all LGBTQ-plus people to get to the heart and the truth of very deep lows. Our community was all across this country and all across these issues. deeply impacted by COVID, both be- the world. We are never going to deal with our cause preexisting conditions added to Tonight, I am proud to have one of spending issues in this country if we people’s vulnerabilities, but also be- the co-chairs of the Equality Caucus, don’t sit down and roll our sleeves up, cause segments of our population al- MARK TAKANO, Chairman of the Vet- like a family or small business has to ready face isolation, which was made erans’ Affairs Committee, a member of do. We are never going to address even worse during the pandemic. the LGBTQ community, a very close something like the border if we don’t Like all communities, we have been friend, a deeply respected colleague, sit down and give and take and offer shocked at the efforts to undermine and a great champion for the equality solutions that will work. We are never our democracy and restrict the right to of our community. going to solve healthcare; we are never vote, restrictions that we know will I yield to the gentleman from Cali- going to be able to have a strong na- impact our community, particularly fornia (Mr. TAKANO) to share his views tional defense, without, by the way, people of color, trans people, and those on the celebration of Pride. Mr. TAKANO. Madam Speaker, I being involved in endless conflicts. with disabilities. thank my true friend from the State of I joined with my Democrat friends Of course, this year alone we wit- Rhode Island (Mr. CICILLINE), who last week on a measure involving our nessed a historic number of anti- chairs the LGBTQ-plus Equality Cau- presence in Iraq. I think we can find transgender laws being introduced cus, for his work. around the country, many of them agreement at times if we will sit down I want to say that Pride is always a and do it. But we can’t bury our head passing. Opponents of equality have de- very special time of year. It is a time in the sand and ignore existential cri- cided to zero in on the most vulnerable of protest, a time of celebration, a time ses and hope that they will just go within our community, the community that we remember the struggles, honor away. that is subject to the greatest amount the trailblazers, and appreciate the I will just close by renewing my call of violence and the worst kind of dis- progress that we have made in the to my colleagues on the other side of crimination, and we must stand up in fight toward equality. the aisle, the Vice President and the force against this. Throughout our history, LGBTQ peo- President. Let’s actually focus on these But it wouldn’t be Pride Month with- ple have been denied their basic rights. crises like the border, and let’s actu- out a celebration, and we have much to To this day, LGBTQ Americans across ally do our job and our constitutional celebrate this year. the country still face discrimination in duty to address them. Let’s actually do In the last 6 months, Congress passed key areas of life, from housing to what we said we were going to do when the NO HATE Act, which strengthens healthcare. we took our oaths to the Constitution hate crimes reporting; we passed the While the Supreme Court has ruled of the United States, and we said we Pulse Night Club Memorial bill. Now to expand nondiscrimination protec- wanted to be a part of the people’s the Senate has passed it, and it goes to tions in employment and made mar- House to debate, to amend, to vote. the President’s desk for his signature. riage equality the law of the land, in 29 I am not afraid of what we are going In February, I proudly introduced states LGBTQ people aren’t fully pro- to do tomorrow. To my friend, we are H.R. 5, the Equality Act, with 224 origi- tected from discrimination. going to offer bills, we are going to de- nal cosponsors. It passed the House That is why we are working hard to bate, we are going to amend, and we with bipartisan support. President get the Equality Act signed into law. are going to vote. We should do that on Biden has challenged Congress to do Discrimination in this country has the floor of this House, Madam Speak- everything in its power to get him the also been enshrined into policies at er. We should do that on the floor of bill, get it to his desk for his signature. every level, including in the military. this House. We are rolling up our sleeves to get Despite this, thousands of brave Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- the bill passed in the Senate. I am par- LGBTQ Americans have still stepped ance of my time. ticularly proud that the House of Rep- up to serve our country in uniform. For f resentatives did its part in passing this decades, LGBTQ members of the U.S. critical piece of legislation. military and veterans have faced dis- LGBTQ PRIDE MONTH No American should be forced to live crimination stemming from official The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under in fear of legal discrimination simply military policies, including Don’t Ask, the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- because of their sexual orientation or Don’t Tell and the Trans Military Ban. uary 4, 2021, the gentleman from Rhode gender identity, and they certainly Before Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell became Island (Mr. CICILLINE) is recognized for shouldn’t have to worry about whether an official military policy, service- 60 minutes as the designee of the ma- or not the person in the White House or members who were LGBTQ had to hide jority leader. the State legislature will undermine their identities, and those who were Mr. CICILLINE. Madam Speaker, to what few protections they do have. suspected of being LGBTQ were tar- Mr. ROY, I look forward to our debate The Equality Act is a commonsense geted by horrendous and traumatizing tomorrow and I think a good resolution piece of legislation that gets to the so-called witch hunts, which stripped on a number of important issues before core issue of equality by expanding the them of their dignity and mistreated the committee. Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other ex- them based on a suspicion that had Madam Speaker, I rise this evening isting laws, to ensure that LGBTQ nothing to do with their service. to honor Pride Month. Americans can live their lives free It is estimated that approximately I want to begin by saying that we are from discrimination. 114,000 servicemembers were discharged grateful to the members of the Con- Equality is a founding principle of on the basis of their sexual orientation gressional LGBTQ-plus Equality Cau- this great country, and I hope that by between World War II and 2011, while cus, who continue to be champions for the time I stand before you for Pride an estimated 870,000 LGBTQ veterans full equality for our community. Month next year, we will have turned have been impacted by ‘‘hostility, har- Each year, we gather as a community this bill from a hope into a reality. assment, assaultive behavior, and law in June to celebrate the progress that I am very proud to have the support enforcement targeting’’ by discrimina- our community has made, that is the of so many Members of Congress and so tory military policies. LGBTQ-plus community, and also to many colleagues. In fact, every single Many LGBTQ veterans who were dis- reflect on the work ahead and how Democrat is an original cosponsor of charged on discriminatory grounds are

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Equality, PFLAG National, the Na- the military and at the VA is not This announcement will be life- tional LGBTQ Task Force, and the known or well understood. To remedy changing for many, and it is the result Transgender Foundation of America. the harm that has been done, we must of years of hard work and advocacy on We introduced the first LGBT Pride reckon with the truth of what hap- behalf of trans veterans and allies. Month resolution in 2013. This resolu- pened and understand the disparate ef- So in honor of Pride Month, we must tion had 25 cosponsors. We have intro- fects of discriminatory military poli- keep up the momentum, honor all duced a Pride Month resolution in cies on LGBTQ people. those who have served our country in every Congress since 2013. In 2020, the LGBTQ Pride Month reso- That is why I have introduced the uniform, and commit ourselves to cre- lution had 62 cosponsors. This year, the Commission to Study the Stigmatiza- ating a truly equal nation. Mr. CICILLINE. Madam Speaker, I resolution has 87 original cosponsors. tion, Criminalization, and Ongoing Ex- Now I would like to just discuss some thank Mr. TAKANO for his powerful clusion and Inequity for LGBTQ Serv- seminal moments in Pride history. words. icemembers and Veterans Act, other- June marks 52 years of Pride celebra- Now, Madam Speaker, I am honored wise known as the Commission on tions across the country. It was in to yield to the gentleman from Texas LGBTQ Servicemembers and Veterans June of 1970 that the first Pride march Act. (Mr. GREEN), who has been a long- took place in New York City to com- This legislation would launch a com- standing member of the Equality Cau- memorate Stonewall Inn, the site of an prehensive study on the effects of dis- cus and who has always encouraged the act of resistance in June of 1969. criminatory military policies on af- celebration of Pride. For the last 8 In 1977, Harvey Milk became the first fected servicemembers, their families, years, he has led the resolution in the openly gay elected public official in the and their units to help America learn House marking June as LGBTQ Pride U.S. the full extent of the harm caused by Month. I want to thank him again and In 1980, the Democratic Party became these policies and the status of protec- his office for his efforts, and I thank the first major American political tions for LGBTQ servicemembers him for being with us this evening. party to endorse a gay rights platform. today. Mr. GREEN of Texas. Madam Speak- In 2000, Vermont became the first There are currently 250,000 Active er, and still I rise. And I rise tonight to State to recognize civil unions between Duty LGBTQ servicemembers and more continue to make my payments on a same-sex partners. than 1.5 million LGBTQ veterans re- debt that I owe. In 2003, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled ceiving healthcare from the VA. But I am the son of the segregated South. sodomy laws unconstitutional. there continues to be a pervasive lack I know what invidious discrimination In November of 2003, the Massachu- of data collection on LGBTQ service- looks like. I know what it sounds like. setts Supreme Justice Court ruled that members and veteran populations and I know what it tastes like. I know what preventing gays and lesbians from an absence of education for both mem- it smells like. Because I have suffered marrying violates the State constitu- bers of the military and the general invidious discrimination, I want no one tion. public about members of the LGBTQ else to suffer what I have suffered. In 2008, California voters passed prop- community who serve in uniform. This I rise tonight to pay a debt because I osition 8, a public referendum ending legislation seeks to address that. didn’t get here by myself, and the peo- same-sex marriage in the State. In 2009, Congress passed the Matthew It is essential for the American people who look like me, we didn’t get Shepard Act, expanding hate crime ple to hear stories of LGBTQ service- here by ourselves. Along the way there laws to include acts motivated by a members and veterans to understand were people of different stripes who victim’s actual or perceived sexual ori- the stigmatization they endured while made a difference, such that we could entation or gender identity. serving our country and to know that, have the opportunities that we have today. Between 2009 and 2011, Vermont, despite this, they are still immensely Iowa, Maine, New Hampshire, the Dis- proud of their service. So I am proud to say that I am an ally of the LGBTQIA caucus. I am trict of Columbia, and New York legiti- b 2100 proud to say that I am a member of the mized same-sex marriage. In 2010, President Obama officially This month, I have been sharing pow- congressional LGBTQ-plus Equality repealed Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, allow- erful stories of LGBTQ veterans on my Caucus. And I am proud to say that Mr. ing gays, bisexuals, and lesbians to social media. Every video testimonial CICILLINE is a person who I have great serve openly in the military. reveals stories of bravery and profound respect for, a person who is making a In 2013, the Supreme Court struck love for country. It ends with veterans difference not only in the lives of peo- down California’s proposition 8 and the sharing the same message: LGBTQ people who are a member of the commu- Federal Defense of Marriage Act. ple want and deserve to serve, just like nity, the LGBTQIA community, but On June 15, 2020, the Supreme Court everyone else. also persons across the length and ruled that the prohibition against sex We have, of course, made a lot of breadth of the globe, because when you discrimination laid out in title 7 of the progress as a country, but there is still help some directly, you help all indi- 1964 Civil Rights Act applied to LGBTQ a lot of work that needs to be done to rectly. Americans. make the military and VA more inclu- I thank Mr. CICILLINE for this pre- Houston, Texas, has a history that sive. It is my mission as co-chair of the eminent privilege to stand tonight and we are proud of. We remember the up- Equality Caucus and chairman of the to be a part of making the world a bet- rising at Stonewall because it marked House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs ter place for others. I desire, if I may, the beginning of a movement to outlaw to ensure that we honor the service of to continue. discrimination and laws that prohib- every American who has served, re- I want to make the world know that ited LGBTQIA persons from having the gardless of their identity. the caucus that I am a member of, the same rights as other persons in this This past weekend, we saw action LGBTQ-plus Equality Caucus, has 170 country. Nearly a decade after the re- that steers us toward that goal. The members. The caucus was formed in sistance displayed in New York at Biden administration announced that the 111th Congress. Today, we have in- Stonewall Inn, the gay rights move- the VA will begin the first steps to ex- troduced the original LGBTQIA-plus ment for equality made its way to pand care to include gender confirma- Pride Month resolution. This resolu- Houston, Texas. tion surgery for transgender veterans. tion encourages the celebration of the Houston’s own Stonewall movement This is truly a first and incredibly sig- month of June as LGBTQIA-plus Pride occurred in June of 1977, when thou- nificant step that the VA is taking, Month. It tracks the accomplishments sands gathered around city hall in

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:30 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K22JN7.093 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H3000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 22, 2021 downtown Houston to protest an infa- alongside members of my congressional urge this entire body to work together mous antigay activist who was per- office, supporting the LGBTQ commu- so we can do more to support our forming in Houston, Texas. According nity, and I promise to continue to fight LGBTQ-plus Americans. to OutSmart magazine, more than 4,000 for their rights. Mr. CICILLINE. Madam Speaker, I protesters marched around the Hyatt I wish everyone across our country thank the gentlewoman for being part Regency Hotel, where the event was happy Pride. Now go forth and con- of this Pride Special Order and for her held. tinue to fight because we can’t wait for incredible advocacy on behalf of our The first Houston Pride parade took equality; we have to win it. community, particularly her heroic place in June of 1978, along Westheimer Mr. CICILLINE. Madam Speaker, I work on behalf of the transgender com- Road; and more than four decades thank my friend for her eloquent words munity. It is making a real difference. later, it has become the fourth largest and for being part of our Pride celebra- Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- Pride parade in the country. tion here tonight. tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- b 2110 AUCHINCLOSS), a new colleague and tlewoman from Illinois (Ms. NEWMAN), someone who has been an extraor- This resolution that we have pre- my new colleague who has been such dinary advocate for the LGBT commu- sented to the House today is one that an extraordinary, relentless advocate nity, a great ally for our caucus. He is we will continue to present. We will for our community. I know she does it a member of the LGBTQ-plus Equality continue to present it because it is not on behalf of her child but also for chil- Caucus, an original cosponsor of the only the right thing to do, but it is the dren all across America. Equality Act, and a really powerful righteous thing to do. Ms. NEWMAN. Madam Speaker, I voice in our fight for equality. No person in this country should be thank Representative CICILLINE for or- Mr. AUCHINCLOSS. Madam Speaker, treated in such a way as to be defined ganizing this Special Order tonight. It as mistreated simply because of who as we celebrate Pride Month, I rise to is so important. recognize my constituent, my friend, they are. We have a right to be our- Madam Speaker, today, I rise on be- selves, and we should never be put in a Newton City Councilor Holly Ryan. half of the millions of LGBTQ-plus Councilor Ryan is a long-serving activ- position such that it is perceived that Americans who, in 2021, are still fight- being who you are is inappropriate in a ist in my district and my hometown. ing for equality in our country. She is the first openly transgender country that extolls the virtues of lib- This year is already record-breaking erty and justice for all, that extolls the woman to serve on a city council in for anti-trans legislation. Right now, a Massachusetts and the first openly virtue of all persons being equal and trans teenager in America is growing endowed by their creator with certain LGBTQ-plus person to serve on the up in a country where there are 33 Newton City Council. inalienable rights, among them life, States that have introduced more than Holly is a distinguished champion of liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. 100 bills that aim to curb their rights. equality, serving as the founding mem- In this country, every person ought The bills are not grounded in science. ber and former co-chair of the Massa- to be proud to celebrate Pride Month. The bills are not grounded in fact. The chusetts Transgender Political Coali- Mr. CICILLINE. Madam Speaker, I lawmakers who have introduced them tion. Her advocacy led to the passage thank the gentleman for his very elo- can’t even cite examples of any prob- of both the 2011 trans rights law and quent words. lem they are designed to solve. the 2016 public accommodation law, en- Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- To put it simply, these bills are suring that no one in the Common- tlewoman from North Carolina (Ms. grounded in hate, and they are not only wealth can face discrimination because ADAMS), a tireless advocate for women hateful but demoralizing and frus- of gender identity. and historically Black colleges and trating and agonizing, demoralizing to universities, a member of the LGBTQ a population of our country that al- I was fortunate to serve with Coun- Equality Caucus, and an original co- ready suffers from high rates of depres- cilor Ryan on the city council before sponsor of the Equality Act. sion, bullying, and suicide. coming to Congress. Councilor Ryan is Ms. ADAMS. Madam Speaker, I In the United States, the lifetime de- a trailblazer, paving the way for a thank the gentleman for yielding and pression rate for the general popu- more equal future. Massachusetts is for his extraordinary work in this area. lation is roughly 16.6 percent. For better off thanks to her accomplish- And I am a proud cosponsor of the America’s transgender women, it is 62 ments. Equality Act. percent. Let that sink in. Mr. CICILLINE. Madam Speaker, I Madam Speaker, I am ALMA ADAMS, As a mother of a transgender daugh- thank the gentleman for participating and my pronouns are she, her, and hers. ter, I know firsthand how much this in our Special Order and for being such Tonight, I rise during Pride Month to weighs on all of our brothers and sis- a great ally to our community. honor some of the many LGBTQ elect- ters. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- ed officials who are working to make Young LGBTQ-plus Americans need tlewoman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON North Carolina a more equal and inclu- somewhere to turn to for help because LEE), a distinguished senior member of sive State. most of them don’t have someone to the Judiciary Committee, someone who Last week was Charlotte Black Pride turn to. That is true. has long been a champion of justice Week, so I am happy to say that North In Illinois, we have a 24/7 youth hot- and equality, a great ally to the Carolina’s 12th Congressional District, line that supports students in crisis LGBTQ community, an original co- which I represent, is home to LaWana and engages trusted adults in their sponsor of the Equality Act, and a Mayfield, who made history in 2011 as community. Bullying and threats of member of the LGBTQ Equality Cau- Charlotte’s first openly gay elected of- suicide are the two most common re- cus. ficial. Since then, Al Austin and Billy ports through the line. This resource Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, Maddalon joined her as LGBT members has saved countless lives in Illinois. I thank my dear friend and courageous of the Charlotte City Council. But not every State has one of these. leader who brought us all together so In Davidson, Jane Campbell, a retired That is why I will be introducing legis- many years ago and, I believe, built up captain in the United States Navy, lation to support States’ youth mental the Equality Caucus into such an effec- serves on the Davidson Town Commis- health and safety helplines and to help tive spokesperson for all of those who sion. And Charlotte’s John Arrowood States develop these resources if they are voiceless in many instances. made history as the first openly LGBT don’t yet have one. Madam Speaker, I thank DAVID judge on North Carolina’s Court of Ap- These resources are particularly crit- CICILLINE. I remember the journey he peals. ical for young Americans who are at a made on the Equality Act. It was a lot All of these individuals put them- higher risk for bullying and suicide, of meetings, a lot of engagement, but selves forward for public service be- such as those who belong to the he brought us all together. I am very cause they know that we can’t sleep on LGBTQ-plus community. proud to be an original cosponsor and fairness and equal rights. And I am While I continue to urge the Senate one that gave insight into the neces- working hard as an ally in Congress, to pass the Equality Act, I also want to sity for that legislation.

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Ray Hill co-organized portant statement for America, and it In keeping with this belief, we cannot the first gay rights organization in is about Americans. forget the great champions of my great Houston in 1967, fiercely advocating for Madam Speaker, these statistics State, who have been proud Texans, those living with HIV and AIDS. from Texas would give you just a who have not been afraid, even in the And so the more than 46,000 same-sex bird’s-eye view of what our State is climate that we live: Sara Fernandez, couples in Texas, a third of them like: percent of adults who are LGBTQ- Judy Reed, Tommie Ross, JD Doyle, LGBTQ Texans, who are raising chil- plus, 4.1 percent; total LGBTQ-plus Dalton DeHart, Judge Jerry dren. This is a new day, but our work population, 1,053,000 and, of course, Simoneaux, and Judge Fran Watson. for justice has not ended. growing; the workforce, 5 percent. But, also, our senior stateswoman, and We thank the Williams Institute of that is our former mayor, Annise the UCLA School of Law. Approxi- b 2120 Parker, who led the cause for the sta- mately 900,000 Texans identify as les- Those who are workers, 647,000; and tus of LGBTQ in our community. We bian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. the LGBTQ-plus, adults raising chil- thank you, former Mayor Parker. And maybe one day my State will rec- dren, 29 percent—just regular Texans, We thank you for the fight of equal- ognize the fullness of the equality of regular Americans. That is why we ity, though we did not make it in this all. Thank goodness for the H.R. 5, stand on the floor of the House today city when we tried to do an ordinance Equality Act, that covers Texas as to be able to celebrate Pride Month. to indicate that bathrooms were not well. And though many of the occasions we important and no one in this commu- Madam Speaker, in my third clos- have had in Houston and around the nity should be characterized as attacking—with a little bit of humor—but Nation are virtual, we are still making ing anyone but just wanting freedom with all seriousness, I wanted to make our voices heard. and justice. sure that I added to this RECORD the We look forward in Houston to our I would like to recognize a few orga- Texas Tribune article, ‘‘Texas law- big Pride Parade, and, of course, we nizations that continue to do great makers advance bills blocking access look forward to recommitting our- work: The Houston GLBT Political to gender-affirming healthcare despite selves to making equality in every as- Caucus, Save Our Sisters United, opposition from LGBTQ Texans, med- pect of American life real for members Montrose Grace Place in the Montrose ical associations,’’ directly impacting of the LGBTQ community. Center—many of these were pioneers in 17-year-old Indigo Giles, who was able We have a shared struggle, a collec- doing the work that was so important. to get surgery before this law, now 19. Madam Speaker, I am reminded of tive joy that is found in the history of Madam Speaker, ending the depres- the Ryan White Treatment Act. As a that struggle and life experiences that sion that they faced, ending the at- member of the Houston City Council, I are unique. Unique because individuals tacks that they felt, feeling more com- was honored to be the only Member of have that experience of the LGBTQ- fortable in their skin—that is what Congress that came from Houston, plus. Experiences that many of us have this month is all about, saying to Texas, to stand by Ryan White and his not had, but experiences that some- them, saying to America: We are pride family here in the United States Con- times ground themselves in unfair dis- and we are proud. And we stand to- gress with the late former Senator Ted crimination. gether as an extended family of Mr. CICILLINE, I heard a Member on Kennedy and Senator Orrin Hatch, the two cosponsors; stand right next to LGBTQ-plus and all of those who, the floor just a few minutes ago indi- frankly, recognize that our freedom is cate how he wanted to amend the him in a sweaty, very small room. I am not sure why they selected that small intertwined with your freedom. Juneteenth legislation. He was sorry Mr. CICILLINE. Madam Speaker, I room. They must have believed that we he could not amend it. And I was thank the gentlewoman for her really thinking to myself, well, my friend, we were not coming from everywhere to witness this historic moment of the eloquent words and for being such a have been trying to amend it, establish good ally for our community for so it, declare it, for 156 years, since the Ryan White Treatment Act and to meet Ryan White at that time. It was long. Emancipation Proclamation, the sec- Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- ond time around in 1865, in Galveston. an amazing recognition at that time of the need for AIDS treatment. tlewoman from Pennsylvania (Ms. And we waited too long. And I would But sadly to say, I sat by the bedside SCANLON), an education and voting say that we have been fighting for jus- of many of my constituents whose fam- rights advocate, an original cosponsor tice for this community, starting with ilies would not acknowledge that they of the Equality Act, vice-chair of the Stonewall in Greenwich Village, and I had HIV/AIDS, and they died alone. Equality Caucus here in the House, and would say that we could not wait any What a moment that we lived through. an extraordinary champion for our longer. That was an enormous moment So many died; so many alone, except community. of rising up for your own dignity and for friends who would be willing to be Ms. SCANLON. Madam Speaker, I freedom and a watershed moment in by their bedside. We have come a thank my friend and colleague, Rep- the LGBTQ movement, reigniting the mighty long way. resentative CICILLINE, for organizing fight for justice and signaling a new Madam Speaker, very quickly, as I this Special Order hour and for his chapter of progress in our country’s close, that honor continues to go to leadership in introducing and passing quest to ensure that fair treatment is those who continue to fight. My meet- the Equality Act, and I look forward to the rule, never the exception. ing with Matthew Shepard’s mother, of it being signed into law. We appreciate the Supreme Court’s sitting with her in my office when we Madam Speaker, I rise today in rec- decision in the fight to respect same- talked about the Matthew Shepard ognition of Pride Month and to cele- sex couples’ right to marry—that took Act, and being so proud for her to in- brate the rich history of LGBTQ activ- a long time—and to love. Our country’s clude me in her book. How heinous to ism in the greater Philadelphia area. commitment to justice has been main- lose your son in that way. How many In 1965, years before the Stonewall tained by the tireless work of advo- parents have had to face that? uprising, protestors borrowed from the cates. But again, I pay tribute to Monica tactics of the civil rights movement I had been here during the Don’t Ask, Roberts in Houston, who leaves a gap- and staged a sit-in at Dewey’s lunch Don’t Tell, and just the enormous pride ing hole in the hearts of the LGBTQ- counter in Philadelphia in opposition when that was removed from the plus community. Monica worked as a to its policy of refusing service to ‘‘ho- United States military under President trailblazing journalist and advocate, mosexuals,’’ ‘‘masculine women,’’ Obama’s administration. The audito- never failing to censure the stories of ‘‘feminine men,’’ and ‘‘persons wearing rium was standing room only as that Black trans people and shining the non-conforming clothing.’’ Can you was signed to ensure that it never light on the issues of those often ig- imagine what they would think today? would happen again. nored. Philadelphia is home to this—the This a social movement, enshrined We intend to introduce legislation first and oldest LGBTQ bookstore in with truth and belief, and the basis of dealing with the sizeable number of the United States—Giovanni’s Room,

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It SINEMA in the United States Senate. the virus that would eventually be- forced so many into isolation; closed SEAN PATRICK MALONEY, MARK POCAN, come known as AIDS and put pressure our communal spaces; and added to the ANGIE CRAIG, SHARICE DAVIDS, MARK on them to address this growing crisis. economic, mental health, physical TAKANO, CHRIS PAPPAS, MONDAIRE In more recent history, Amber Hikes, health, and childcare burdens. JONES, and RITCHIE TORRES, who are in the City’s Office of LGBT Affairs in- And to all of the young people stuck current Members of Congress. There troduced a more inclusive Pride flag in at home, away from their friends, and are nine LGBTQ Members in the House 2017, adding black and brown stripes to may be with family who doesn’t accept and two in the Senate. So 11 Members represent LGBTQ people of color. you, know this: You are perfect just in total. Today, activism within Philadel- the way you are and we need you. And part of the reason we celebrate phia’s LGBTQ community continues But during this pandemic, San Pride is to send a message to the entire through groups like the William Way Diego’s LGBTQ-plus community also community, but especially to young Community Center, and people like my rallied together to support one another people who may be struggling with friend, Kendall Stephens, who is push- and to support our community at their sexual orientation or their gender ing for Pennsylvania to update its hate large. The San Diego LGBTQ Commu- identity. Pride is a moment for us to crime statute to finally include LGBTQ nity Center hosted food banks and say: You are valued. We celebrate you. people as a protected class. made home deliveries for folks who We honor you. You have a right like From early protests to the continued were homebound. San Diego Pride every other American to be treated advocacy of today, the Philadelphia re- hosted vaccine events for LGBTQ-plus with dignity and respect. You are hear- gion has plenty to be proud of during people of color, trans, and non-binary ing that from the floor of the United Pride Month. people, and those living with HIV. States House of Representatives, where And next month, at long last, we will b 2130 nine Members of our community serve finally be able to celebrate Pride to- openly and honestly, and two Members Mr. CICILLINE. Madam Speaker, I gether again in person. And as we cele- in the Senate. thank the gentlewoman for being part brate, we are also focused on the fu- Let that be a message to every young of this Special Order hour tonight. ture. I am proud to work alongside all person, every family struggling with Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- our LGBTQ-plus siblings to fight for an the issues of sexual orientation or gentlewoman from California (Ms. JA- end to discrimination in all its forms der identity, that they are heard, they COBS), a colleague on the Foreign Af- based on sex, sexual orientation, and are valued, they are affirmed and re- fairs Committee, someone who has gender identity. spected. dedicated her work, even before she got Earlier this year, I was honored to Happy Pride Month. to Congress, to ending childhood pov- join every one of my Democratic col- Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- erty to the promotion of human rights leagues as an original cosponsor of the ance of my time. and equality. She is an original cospon- Equality Act, legislation that will be sor of the Equality Act, a member of life-changing for so many of my con- f the LGBTQ Equality Caucus, and a stituents. LEAVE OF ABSENCE great advocate for our community. We The first version of this bill was filed are delighted she is with us this 15 years before I was even born. It had By unanimous consent, leave of ab- evening. one cosponsor and never got a vote. It sence was granted to: Ms. JACOBS of California. Madam is humbling to think about the DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois (at the re- Speaker, I thank Mr. CICILLINE for progress that has happened in my life- quest of Mr. HOYER) for today on ac- yielding to me. time, progress that was made possible count of flight delay. I am honored to join my colleagues by all those who marched and pro- f tonight to mark Pride Month. I should tested and raised their voices. I am ADJOURNMENT know note, San Diego actually offi- proud to work alongside all of you to cially celebrates Pride in July. So I am continue that work. We will keep up The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- happy I get an extra month to cele- the fight until everyone has equal ant to section 11(b) of House Resolu- brate with all of you. rights under the law. tion 188, the House stands adjourned Madam Speaker, I stand here today Mr. CICILLINE. Madam Speaker, I until 10 a.m. tomorrow for morning- as the proud sister to a trans brother thank the gentlewoman for being part hour debate and noon for legislative and a gender nonconforming sibling; a of this Special Order hour and for her business. proud member of the LGBTQ Equality great support of the LGBTQ-plus com- Thereupon (at 9 o’clock and 34 min- Caucus; and the proud representative munity. utes p.m.), under its previous order, the of Hillcrest, the heart and soul of San Madam Speaker, before I end, I just House adjourned until tomorrow, Diego’s diverse and vibrant LGBTQ- want to recognize Annise Parker. I also Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at 10 a.m. for plus community. hwant recognize Barney Frank, Jared morning-hour debate. BUDGETARY EFFECTS OF PAYGO LEGISLATION Pursuant to the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (PAYGO), Mr. YARMUTH hereby submits, prior to the vote on passage, the attached estimate of the costs of H.R. 961, the Justice for Juveniles Act, as amended, for printing in the CON- GRESSIONAL RECORD.

ESTIMATE OF PAY-AS-YOU-GO EFFECTS FOR H.R. 961

By fiscal year, in millions of dollars— 2021– 2021– 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2026 2031

Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Impact ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Components may not sum to totals because of rounding Pursuant to the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (PAYGO), Mr. YARMUTH hereby submits, prior to the vote on passage, for printing in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, that H.R. 983, Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2021, as

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Pursuant to the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (PAYGO), Mr. YARMUTH hereby submits, prior to the vote on passage, for printing in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, that H.R. 2571, the AMIGOS Act, as amended, would have no significant effect on the deficit, and therefore, the budgetary effects of such bill are estimated as zero.

Pursuant to the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (PAYGO), Mr. YARMUTH hereby submits, prior to the vote on passage, for printing in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, that H.R. 2679, the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2021, as amended, would have no significant effect on the deficit, and therefore, the budgetary effects of such bill are estimated as zero.h

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A letter from the Associate Gen- ka; Harvest Regulations for Migratory Birds 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 eral Counsel for General Law, Office of the in Alaska During the 2021 Season [Docket Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and General Counsel, Department of Homeland No.: FWS-R7-MB-2020-0134; FXMB12610700000- Commerce. Security, transmitting a notification of a 201-FF07M01000] (RIN: 1018-BF08) received EC–1444. A letter from the Director, Office nomination, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3349(a); May 19, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Public Law 105-277, Sec. 151(b); (112 Stat. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Commission, transmitting the Commission’s 2681-614); to the Committee on Oversight and Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Re- issuance of regulatory guide — Emergency Reform. sources. Response Planning and Preparedness for Nu- EC–1452. A letter from the Executive Vice EC–1438. A letter from the Senior Counsel, clear Power Reactors (Regulatory Guide President and Chief Financial Officer, Fed- Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competi- 1.101, Revision 6) received June 10, 2021, pur- eral Home Loan Bank of Chicago, transmit- tion Bureau, Federal Communications Com- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- ting the Bank’s Statement of the System of mission, transmitting the Commission’s 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee final rule — Auction of Flexible-Use Service on Energy and Commerce. Internal Controls for 2020, pursuant to 31 Licenses in the 3.45-3.55 GHz Band For Next- EC–1445. A letter from the Director, Office U.S.C. 9106(a)(1); Public Law 97-258 (as Generation Wireless Services; Notice and of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory amended by Public Law 101-576, Sec. 306(a)); Filling Requirement, Minimum Opening Commission, transmitting the Commission’s (104 Stat. 2854); to the Committee on Over- Bids, Upfront Payments, and Other Proce- issuance of regulatory guide — Risk-In- sight and Reform. dures For Auctions 110 (Au Docket No.: 21-62) formed, Performance-Based Fire Protection EC–1453. A letter from the Acting Sec- received June 14, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. for Existing Light-Water Nuclear Power retary, Department of Education, transmit- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Plants [Regulatory Guide 1.205, Revision 2] ting the Department’s final rule — Adjust- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and received June 10, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ment of Civil Monetary Penalties for Infla- Commerce. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 tion (RIN: 1801-AA21) received May 19, 2021, EC–1439. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commerce. 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- Commission, transmitting the Commission’s EC–1446. A letter from the Director, Office mittee on the Judiciary. final rule — Amendment of Section 73.622(i), of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Post-Transition Table of DTV Allotments, Commission, transmitting the Commission’s EC–1454. A letter from the Chairman, Sur- Television Broadcast Stations (Amarillo, issuance of regulatory guide — Fire Protec- face Transportation Board, transmitting the Texas) [MB Docket No.: 21-52] (RM-11877) re- tion for Nuclear Power Plants [Regulatory Board’s final rule — Montana Rail Link, ceived June 1, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Guide RG 1.189, Revision 4] received June 10, Inc.-Petition for Rulemaking-Classification 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public of Carriers [Docket No.: EP 763] received Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the July 14, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Commerce. Committee on Energy and Commerce. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 EC–1440. A letter from the Chief of Staff, EC–1447. A letter from the Secretary, De- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- Media Bureau, Federal Communications partment of the Treasury, transmitting a tation and Infrastructure.

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Social Security Act and the SUPPORT for committees were delivered to the Clerk By Ms. CASTOR of Florida (for herself, Patients and Communities Act to provide for for printing and reference to the proper Mr. PETERS, Mr. CASTEN, Mr. Medicare and Medicaid mental and behav- calendar, as follows: HUFFMAN, Ms. BROWNLEY, Ms. SCHA- ioral health treatment through telehealth; Mr. NADLER: Committee on the Judici- KOWSKY, Ms. ESCOBAR, and Ms. to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, ary. H.R. 3239. A bill to make improvements BONAMICI): and in addition to the Committee on Ways in the enactment of title 41, United States H.R. 4027. A bill to facilitate the genera- and Means, for a period to be subsequently Code, into a positive law title and to improve tion and delivery of power from affordable determined by the Speaker, in each case for the Code (Rept. 117–67). Referred to the and reliable renewable generation projects consideration of such provisions as fall with- House Calendar. and energy storage projects; to the Com- in the jurisdiction of the committee con- Mr. NADLER: Committee on the Judici- mittee on Energy and Commerce. cerned. ary. H.R. 3241. A bill to make improvements By Mr. LONG (for himself, Mr. CARTER By Mr. BRADY (for himself, Mr. in the enactment of title 54, United States of Georgia, Ms. SPANBERGER, and Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. NUNES, Mr. RICE of Code, into a positive law title and to improve MCNERNEY): South Carolina, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. the Code (Rept. 117–68). Referred to the H.R. 4028. A bill to require the Secretary of ARRINGTON, Mr. FERGUSON, Mr. House Calendar. Commerce to report on and develop a whole- ESTES, Mrs. MILLER of West Virginia, Mr. DEFAZIO: Committee on Transpor- of-Government strategy with respect to the Mr. SMITH of Nebraska, Mr. KELLY of tation and Infrastructure. H.R. 1915. A bill to economic competitiveness of the information Pennsylvania, Mr. SCHWEIKERT, Mrs. amend the Federal Water Pollution Control and communication technology supply WALORSKI, Mr. WENSTRUP, Mr. Act to reauthorize certain water pollution chain, and for other purposes; to the Com- SMUCKER, Mr. SMITH of Missouri, Mr. control programs, and for other purposes; mittee on Energy and Commerce. REED, and Mr. HERN): with an amendment (Rept. 117–69). Referred By Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio: H.R. 4037. A bill to amend the Trade Act of to the Committee of the Whole House on the H.R. 4029. A bill to amend the National 1974 to extend and modify the eligibility restate of the Union. Telecommunications and Information Ad- quirements for the Generalized System of Mr. DEFAZIO: Committee on Transpor- ministration Organization Act to establish Preferences, to amend the Harmonized Tariff tation and Infrastructure. H.R. 3684. A bill to an interagency national security review Schedule of the United States to modify authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, process, and for other purposes; to the Com- temporarily certain rates of duty, and for highway safety programs, and transit pro- mittee on Energy and Commerce. other purposes; to the Committee on Ways grams, and for other purposes; with an By Mr. CARBAJAL: and Means. amendment (Rept. 117–70). Referred to the H.R. 4030. A bill to designate the facility of By Mr. CARSON (for himself and Mr. Committee of the Whole House on the state the United States Postal Service located at SCHIFF): of the Union. 800 6th Street in Paso Robles, California, as H.R. 4038. A bill to direct the Director of Mr. MORELLE: Committee on Rules. the ‘‘Reverend Ruben Franklin Tate, Jr., National Intelligence to submit to Congress House Resolution 486. Resolution providing Post Office Building’’; to the Committee on an intelligence assessment on threats to the for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2062) to Oversight and Reform. United States associated with foreign violent amend the Age Discrimination in Employ- By Mr. MOORE of Utah (for himself, White supremacist extremist organizations; ment Act of 1967 and other laws to clarify ap- Mr. WITTMAN, Ms. STEFANIK, Mrs. to the Committee on Intelligence (Perma- propriate standards for Federal employment BICE of Oklahoma, Mr. WALTZ, Mr. nent Select). discrimination and retaliation claims, and DESJARLAIS, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. AUS- By Mr. CARTER of Georgia (for him- for other purposes; providing for consider- TIN SCOTT of Georgia, Mrs. HARTZLER, self and Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania): H.R. 4039. A bill to require the Secretary of ation of the bill (H.R. 239) to amend title 38, Mr. KELLY of Mississippi, Mr. COLE, Commerce and the Federal Trade Commis- United States Code, to provide for limita- Mr. STEWART, Mr. OBERNOLTE, Mrs. sion to conduct a study on facial recognition tions on copayments for contraception fur- KIRKPATRICK, and Mr. TURNER): H.R. 4031. A bill to modify the restriction technology, and for other purposes; to the nished by the Department of Veterans Af- in section 3326 of title 5, United States Code, Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in fairs, and for other purposes; providing for relating to the appointment of retired mem- addition to the Committee on Science, consideration of the bill (H.R. 1443) to amend bers of the Armed Forces to positions in the Space, and Technology, for a period to be the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to require Department of Defense to apply to positions subsequently determined by the Speaker, in the collection of small business loan data re- at or above the GS-14 level; to the Com- each case for consideration of such provi- lated to LGBTQ-owned businesses; providing mittee on Oversight and Reform. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. By Mr. ALLRED (for himself, Mr. committee concerned. Res. 13) providing for congressional dis- O’HALLERAN, Mr. HUDSON, and Mr. By Ms. CHENEY (for herself and Mrs. approval under chapter 8 of title 5, United GUTHRIE): DINGELL): States Code, of the rule submitted by the H.R. 4032. A bill to provide outreach and H.R. 4040. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission technical assistance to small providers re- Social Security Act to extend telehealth relating to ‘‘Update of Commission’s Concil- garding the benefits of Open RAN networks, flexibilities under the Medicare program, iation Procedures’’; providing for consider- and for other purposes; to the Committee on and for other purposes; to the Committee on ation of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 14) Energy and Commerce. Energy and Commerce, and in addition to providing for congressional disapproval By Mr. BAIRD (for himself and Ms. the Committee on Ways and Means, for a pe- under chapter 8 of title 5, United States STEVENS): riod to be subsequently determined by the Code, of the rule submitted by the Environ- H.R. 4033. A bill to amend the Small Busi- Speaker, in each case for consideration of mental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘Oil ness Act to improve the Small Business In- such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards novation Research program and Small Busi- tion of the committee concerned. for New, Reconstructed, and Modified ness Technology Transfer program, and for By Mr. CRENSHAW: Sources Review’’; providing for consideration other purposes; to the Committee on Small H.R. 4041. A bill to terminate the order re- of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 15) pro- Business, and in addition to the Committee quiring persons to wear masks while on con- viding for congressional disapproval under on Science, Space, and Technology, for a pe- veyances and at transportation hubs; to the chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of riod to be subsequently determined by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. the rule submitted by the Office of the Speaker, in each case for consideration of By Mr. DEFAZIO (for himself, Mr. LAR- Comptroller of Currency relating to ‘‘Na- such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- SEN of Washington, Mr. FITZPATRICK, tional Banks and Federal Savings Associa- tion of the committee concerned. and Mr. GIBBS): tions as Lenders’’; and for other purposes By Mr. BEYER: H.R. 4042. A bill to provide for funding (Rept. 117–71). Referred to the House Cal- H.R. 4034. A bill to ensure that pre-appren- from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for endar. ticeship programs are considered when plan- all Federal Aviation Administration activi- f ning health professions opportunity grant ties for a certain period in the event of a career pathway demonstration projects; to Government shutdown, and for other pur- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS the Committee on Ways and Means. poses; to the Committee on Transportation Under clause 2 of rule XII, public By Ms. JACKSON LEE (for herself and and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period bills and resolutions of the following Mr. NADLER): H.R. 4035. A bill to amend the Omnibus to be subsequently determined by the Speak- titles were introduced and severally re- Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to er, in each case for consideration of such pro- ferred, as follows: prioritize veterans court treatment provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the By Mr. BURGESS (for himself and Ms. grams that ensure equal access for racial and committee concerned. BLUNT ROCHESTER): ethnic minorities and women, and for other By Ms. DELBENE (for herself, Mrs. H.R. 4026. A bill to require the Comptroller purposes; to the Committee on the Judici- WALORSKI, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. BILI- General of the United States to submit to ary. RAKIS, Ms. SEWELL, and Mr. UPTON):

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H.R. 4043. A bill to amend title XVIII of the H.R. 4052. A bill to establish a national, re- ART, Mr. YOUNG, Mr. C. SCOTT FRANK- Social Security Act to ensure prompt cov- search-based, and comprehensive home study LIN of Florida, Mr. VAN DREW, Mr. erage of breakthrough devices under the assessment process for the evaluation of pro- GAETZ, Ms. HERRELL, Mr. MANN, Ms. Medicare program, and for other purposes; to spective foster parents and adoptive parents CHENEY, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. the Committee on Ways and Means, and in and provide funding to States and Indian CRENSHAW, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. JOHN- addition to the Committee on Energy and tribes to adopt such process; to the Com- SON of Ohio, Mr. NORMAN, Mr. Commerce, for a period to be subsequently mittee on Education and Labor. MULLIN, Mr. VALADAO, Mr. HICE of determined by the Speaker, in each case for By Mr. JACKSON (for himself, Mr. Georgia, Mr. TIFFANY, Mr. JOHNSON consideration of such provisions as fall with- CUELLAR, Mr. LAMBORN, and Ms. of South Dakota, Mr. BUDD, Mr. SES- in the jurisdiction of the committee con- STRICKLAND): SIONS, Mr. HARRIS, Mr. MCCLINTOCK, cerned. H.R. 4053. A bill to provide Federal student Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina, Mr. By Mr. DONALDS (for himself, Ms. loan relief for teachers who work in a mili- EMMER, Mr. MOONEY, and Ms. SALAZAR, Mr. BABIN, Mr. PERRY, Mr. tary impacted community; to the Committee TENNEY): GAETZ, Ms. HERRELL, Mr. SESSIONS, on Education and Labor. H.R. 4060. A bill to direct the Secretary of Mr. GIBBS, and Mr. GOODEN of Texas): By Mr. KIND (for himself, Mr. KELLY of Homeland Security to designate the business H.R. 4044. A bill to amend the Help Amer- Pennsylvania, Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas, of importing, manufacturing, or dealing fire- ica Vote Act of 2002 to require State and Mr. COLE, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, arms, or importing or manufacturing ammu- local election officials to notify the chief Mrs. WALORSKI, Ms. DELBENE, Mr. nition pursuant to section 923 of title 18, State election official of a State with respect SCHWEIKERT, Mr. KILMER, and Mr. United States Code, as a critical infrastruc- to the number of voted ballots that have MOOLENAAR): ture sector, and for other purposes; to the been received and counted in an election for H.R. 4054. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Committee on the Judiciary. Federal office at the time of the closing of enue Code of 1986 to treat Indian tribal gov- By Mr. PASCRELL (for himself and ernments in the same manner as State gov- polls for such election, and for other pur- Mr. BUCHANAN): poses; to the Committee on House Adminis- ernments for certain Federal tax purposes, H.R. 4061. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- tration. and for other purposes; to the Committee on enue Code of 1986 to provide an exception to Ways and Means, and in addition to the Com- By Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Penn- percentage of completion method of account- mittee on Education and Labor, for a period sylvania (for himself, Mr. JOHNSON of ing for certain residential construction con- to be subsequently determined by the Speak- Ohio, and Mrs. MCBATH): tracts; to the Committee on Ways and H.R. 4045. A bill to direct the Federal Com- er, in each case for consideration of such pro- Means. visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the munications Commission to establish a task By Mr. RUSH (for himself and Mr. BILI- committee concerned. force to be known as the ‘‘6G Task Force’’, RAKIS): By Mr. KINZINGER (for himself, Mr. and for other purposes; to the Committee on H.R. 4062. A bill to amend the Public BILIRAKIS, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. VEASEY, Energy and Commerce. Health Service Act to ensure the consensual and Ms. HOULAHAN): donation and respectful disposition of human By Mr. DUNCAN (for himself, Ms. H.R. 4055. A bill to establish a cybersecu- bodies and human body parts donated or WILD, and Mr. CURTIS): rity literacy campaign, and for other pur- H.R. 4046. A bill to amend the National transferred for education, research, or the poses; to the Committee on Energy and Com- Telecommunications and Information Ad- advancement of medical, dental, or mor- merce. ministration Organization Act to establish tuary science and not for use in human By Mrs. LESKO: the Office of Policy Development and Cyber- H.R. 4056. A bill to require agencies to no- transplantation, and for other purposes; to security, and for other purposes; to the Com- tify the Director of the Office of Manage- the Committee on Energy and Commerce. mittee on Energy and Commerce. ment and Budget when the agency suspends By Mr. RUSH: By Mr. C. SCOTT FRANKLIN of Flor- or terminates a Federal award, and for other H.R. 4063. A bill to designate the portion of ida (for himself, Mr. CAWTHORN, Mr. purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Interstate Route 57 that is located in Illinois JOHNSON of Ohio, Ms. SALAZAR, Mr. Reform. as the ‘‘Barack Obama Highway’’, and for JACKSON, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. MOORE of By Mr. LOWENTHAL (for himself, Mr. other purposes; to the Committee on Trans- Alabama, Mrs. GREENE of Georgia, FITZPATRICK, Mr. KILMER, Mr. DEFA- portation and Infrastructure. Mr. BIGGS, Mr. PERRY, and Ms. ZIO, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. COHEN, Mr. By Mr. SARBANES (for himself, Ms. HERRELL): SUOZZI, Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, LOFGREN, Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia, H.R. 4047. A bill to direct the head of each Ms. DELBENE, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Ms. Mr. ALLRED, and Mr. JONES): H.R. 4064. A bill to amend title 18, United agency to repeal at least two rules before ESHOO, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. BEYER, States Code, and the Help America Vote Act adopting a proposed rule, and for other pur- Mr. GARAMENDI, Ms. WILD, Mr. of 2002 to provide increased protections for poses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. CLEAVER, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. GRI- election workers and voters in elections for By Mr. GALLAGHER: JALVA, Ms. NORTON, Mr. KEATING, Mr. H.R. 4048. A bill to impose sanctions and Federal office, and for other purposes; to the CASE, and Ms. JACOBS of California): other measures in response to the failure of H.R. 4057. A bill to implement the Agree- Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition the Government of the People’s Republic of ment on the Conservation of Albatrosses and to the Committee on House Administration, China to allow an investigation into the ori- Petrels, and for other purposes; to the Com- for a period to be subsequently determined gins of COVID-19 at suspect laboratories in mittee on Natural Resources, and in addition by the Speaker, in each case for consider- Wuhan; to the Committee on Foreign Af- to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- fairs, and in addition to the Committees on period to be subsequently determined by the risdiction of the committee concerned. the Judiciary, and Science, Space, and Tech- Speaker, in each case for consideration of By Ms. SEWELL (for herself and Mr. nology, for a period to be subsequently deter- such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- BUCHANAN): mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- tion of the committee concerned. H.R. 4065. A bill to improve the under- sideration of such provisions as fall within By Ms. MATSUI (for herself and Mr. standing of, and promote access to treat- the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. JOHNSON of Ohio): ment for, chronic kidney disease, and for By Mr. GROTHMAN: H.R. 4058. A bill to amend title XVIII of the other purposes; to the Committee on Energy H.R. 4049. A bill to amend the Public Social Security Act to ensure coverage of and Commerce, and in addition to the Com- Health Service Act to give a preference, with mental and behavioral health services fur- mittee on Ways and Means, for a period to be respect to project grants for preventive nished through telehealth; to the Committee subsequently determined by the Speaker, in health services, for States that allow trained on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to each case for consideration of such provi- individuals to carry and administer epineph- the Committee on Ways and Means, for a pe- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the rine, and for other purposes; to the Com- riod to be subsequently determined by the committee concerned. mittee on Energy and Commerce. Speaker, in each case for consideration of By Ms. SEWELL (for herself and Mr. By Mr. HICE of Georgia: such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- FERGUSON): H.R. 4050. A bill to amend the Immigration tion of the committee concerned. H.R. 4066. A bill to amend the title XVIII of and Nationality Act to make changes related By Mr. NEHLS (for himself and Mr. the Social Security Act to preserve access to to family-sponsored immigrants and to re- MCCAUL): rural health care by ensuring fairness in duce the number of such immigrants, and for H.R. 4059. A bill to reimburse the States for Medicare hospital payments; to the Com- other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- border wall expenses, and for other purposes; mittee on Ways and Means, and in addition diciary. to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, By Mr. HIGGINS of New York: addition to the Committee on Oversight and for a period to be subsequently determined H.R. 4051. A bill to make opioid treatment Reform, for a period to be subsequently de- by the Speaker, in each case for consider- programs eligible for grants under section termined by the Speaker, in each case for ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- 2008 of the Social Security Act; to the Com- consideration of such provisions as fall with- risdiction of the committee concerned. mittee on Ways and Means. in the jurisdiction of the committee con- By Ms. SLOTKIN (for herself, Mr. By Mr. HUFFMAN (for himself, Mr. cerned. WALBERG, and Mr. SCHRADER): BACON, Ms. OMAR, Mr. FITZPATRICK, By Mr. NEWHOUSE (for himself, Mr. H.R. 4067. A bill to direct the Federal Com- and Mr. LANGEVIN): CAWTHORN, Mr. LAMALFA, Mr. STEW- munications Commission to establish a

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A resolution supporting a sta- Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of mittee on Energy and Commerce. ble Colombia and opposing any threat to de- the Rules of the House of Representa- By Mr. SMITH of Washington (for him- mocracy in Colombia; to the Committee on tives, the following statements are sub- self, Mrs. STEEL, Mr. PETERS, Ms. Foreign Affairs. mitted regarding the specific powers MENG, Mr. SUOZZI, Ms. NORTON, and By Mr. GREEN of Texas (for himself, granted to Congress in the Constitu- Mr. WELCH, Mr. KEATING, Mrs. CARO- Ms. JAYAPAL): tion to enact the accompanying bill or LYN B. MALONEY of New York, Ms. H.R. 4068. A bill to direct the Adminis- joint resolution. trator of the Federal Aviation Administra- WILSON of Florida, Mr. ESPAILLAT, tion to conduct a study relating to ultrafine Ms. BASS, Ms. DEAN, Mr. PANETTA, By Mr. BURGESS: particles, and for other purposes; to the Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. HORSFORD, Ms. SCHA- H.R. 4026. Committee on Transportation and Infra- KOWSKY, Mr. LYNCH, Ms. NORTON, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- structure, and in addition to the Committee MOULTON, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Ms. TLAIB, lation pursuant to the following: on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. TAKANO, Article 1, Section 8 of the United States subsequently determined by the Speaker, in Mr. AUCHINCLOSS, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. Constitution each case for consideration of such provi- MEEKS, Mr. PALLONE, Ms. BARRAGA´ N, By Ms. CASTOR of Florida: sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Ms. MENG, Mr. DESAULNIER, Ms. H.R. 4027. committee concerned. STRICKLAND, Mr. CICILLINE, Mrs. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. SUOZZI (for himself and Mr. WATSON COLEMAN, Ms. MCCOLLUM, lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 GARBARINO): Mr. LOWENTHAL, Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ, H.R. 4069. A bill to amend the Federal Ms. PINGREE, Ms. SLOTKIN, Mr. HIG- By Mr. LONG: H.R. 4028. Water Pollution Control Act to provide for GINS of New York, Ms. TITUS, Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- additional subsidization assistance to a mu- BUSH, Mr. DOGGETT, Ms. CLARKE of lation pursuant to the following: nicipality to carry out on-site wastewater New York, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. TORRES Article I, Section 8, Clause 18: To make all treatment system projects, and for other of New York, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. SIRES, Laws which shall be necessary and proper for purposes; to the Committee on Transpor- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. BOW- carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- tation and Infrastructure. MAN, Mr. RASKIN, Ms. LEE of Cali- ers, and all of the Powers vested by this Con- By Mr. WALTZ (for himself, Mr. fornia, Ms. BROWNLEY, Mr. BROWN, stitution in the Government of the United DEUTCH, Mrs. MURPHY of Florida, Mr. Mrs. HAYES, Mr. LAWSON of Florida, States, or in any Department or office there- C. SCOTT FRANKLIN of Florida, Mr. Mrs. TORRES of California, Mr. of. SOTO, Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. JACKSON, KHANNA, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illi- By Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio: Mr. PFLUGER, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. BILI- nois, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. MORELLE, H.R. 4029. RAKIS, Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. CRENSHAW, Mr. KAHELE, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. LIEU, Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. HARDER of Ms. STEVENS, Ms. WILLIAMS of Geor- lation pursuant to the following: California, Mrs. MCBATH, Mr. OWENS, gia, Mr. NADLER, Ms. ESCOBAR, Mr. Article 1, Section 8 of the US Constitution Mr. GIMENEZ, and Ms. WASSERMAN CARSON, Mr. KILMER, Ms. ADAMS, Mr. By Mr. CARBAJAL: SCHULTZ): DEFAZIO, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. TRONE, Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. JONES, H.R. 4030. H.R. 4070. A bill to direct the Attorney Congress has the power to enact this legis- General, in coordination with the President’s Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. YARMUTH, Ms. CHU, lation pursuant to the following: Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Article 1, Section 8 Combat Trafficking in Persons, to study the Mr. COSTA, Ms. NEWMAN, Ms. KUSTER, Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois, Mr. PAYNE, By Mr. MOORE of Utah: prevalence and instances of human traf- H.R. 4031. ficking at adult entertainment clubs in the Ms. WATERS, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, ´ Congress has the power to enact this legis- United States, and for other purposes; to the Mr. CARDENAS, Mr. CARTER of Lou- isiana, Ms. JACOBS of California, Ms. lation pursuant to the following: Committee on the Judiciary. Article I, Section 8 By Mr. WENSTRUP (for himself, Mr. JACKSON LEE, and Mr. CRIST): H. Res. 489. A resolution encouraging the By Mr. ALLRED: BABIN, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. DUNN, Mr. celebration of the month of June as H.R. 4032. JOYCE of Pennsylvania, Mr. JACKSON, LGBTQIA+ Pride Month; to the Committee Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS, Mr. STEWART, on the Judiciary. lation pursuant to the following: Mr. CRAWFORD, Mr. CARTER of Geor- By Mr. LIEU (for himself, Ms. LOF- Under Article I, Section 8, Clause 3: [The gia, Ms. STEFANIK, and Mr. NUNES): GREN, Mr. NEGUSE, Ms. OMAR, Ms. Congress shall have Power] To regulate Com- H.R. 4071. A bill to prohibit the use of Fed- GARCIA of Texas, Mr. DEUTCH, Ms. merce with foreign Nations, and among the eral funds to conduct or support certain BASS, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. SMITH of several States, and with the Indian Tribes gain-of-function research by a foreign adver- Washington, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. By Mr. BAIRD: sary; to the Committee on Energy and Com- SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. COHEN, Mr. SCHNEI- H.R. 4033. merce. DER, Ms. PRESSLEY, Mr. SHERMAN, Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. WENSTRUP (for himself and Mr. CICILLINE, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ms. lation pursuant to the following: Mr. BLUMENAUER): BONAMICI, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. Article I, Section 8 of the United States H.R. 4072. A bill to amend title II of the So- RASKIN, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Ms. MOORE Constitution cial Security Act to provide for the of Wisconsin, Ms. TITUS, Mr. By Mr. BEYER: reissuance of Social Security account num- ESPAILLAT, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. RUSH, H.R. 4034. bers to young children in cases where con- Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. FOS- Congress has the power to enact this legis- fidentiality has been compromised; to the TER, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. GARCI´A of Illi- lation pursuant to the following: Committee on Ways and Means. nois, Mr. HIGGINS of New York, Mr. Article 1, Section 8 By Mr. ZELDIN (for himself, Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. POCAN, Ms. JACOBS By Ms. JACKSON LEE: LAMALFA, Mr. NORMAN, and Mrs. of California, Mr. NADLER, Mr. JOHN- H.R. 4035. HARTZLER): SON of Georgia, Mrs. TORRES of Cali- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 4073. A bill to restrict security assist- fornia, Ms. JAYAPAL, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: ance to Lebanon, and for other purposes; to SIRES, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of Article I, Section 8, clauses 1 and 18 of the the Committee on Foreign Affairs. New York, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. Constitution of the United States. By Ms. LOFGREN: WELCH, Ms. DELBENE, Mr. By Mr. BILIRAKIS: H. Res. 485. A resolution providing AUCHINCLOSS, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. BERA, H.R. 4036. amounts for the expenses of the Select Com- Ms. SA´ NCHEZ, Mr. BOWMAN, Ms. NOR- Congress has the power to enact this legis- mittee on Economic Disparity and Fairness TON, Mr. JONES, Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: in Growth; to the Committee on House Ad- KILMER, and Mr. KIND): This bill is enacted pursuant to Article I, ministration. H. Res. 490. A resolution reaffirming the Section 8, Clause 18 of the Constitution of By Mr. CARL: importance of the United States to promote the United States of America. H. Res. 487. A resolution expressing the the safety, health, and well-being of refugees By Mr. BRADY: sense of the House of Representatives the and displaced persons; to the Committee on H.R. 4037. President of the United States should re- Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Com- Congress has the power to enact this legis- move Dr. Anthony Fauci from his positions mittee on the Judiciary, for a period to be lation pursuant to the following: as the President’s Chief Medical Advisor and subsequently determined by the Speaker, in United States Constitution Article 1 Sec- as the Director of the United States National each case for consideration of such provi- tion 8 Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the By Mr. CARSON: to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. committee concerned. H.R. 4038.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:30 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L22JN7.100 H22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE June 22, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3007 Congress has the power to enact this legis- stitution in the Government of the United Article l, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- lation pursuant to the following: States or in any Department or Officer tion. Clause 18 of Section 8 of Article I of the thereof . . . By Ms. SEWELL: Constitution. By Mr. HIGGINS of New York: H.R. 4066. By Mr. CARTER of Georgia: H.R. 4051. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 4039. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8 tion. Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- By Mr. HUFFMAN: By Ms. SLOTKIN: tion H.R. 4052. H.R. 4067. By Ms. CHENEY: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 4040. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, Clause 18: ‘‘To make Under Article I, Section 8, Clause 3: [The lation pursuant to the following: all Laws which shall be necessary and proper Congress shall have Power] To regulate Com- Clause 16 of Section 8 of Article I of the for carrying into Execution the foregoing merce with foreign Nations, and among the Constitution: To make all Laws which shall Powers, and all other Powers vested by this several States, and with the Indian Tribes be necessary and proper for carrying into Constitution in the Government of the By Mr. SMITH of Washington: Execution the foregoing Powers, and all United States, or in any Department of Offi- H.R. 4068. other Powers vested by this Constitution in cer thereof’’ Congress has the power to enact this legis- the Government of the United States, or in By Mr. JACKSON: lation pursuant to the following: any Department or Officer thereof. H.R. 4053. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the U.S. By Mr. CRENSHAW: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Constitution: The Congress shall have power H.R. 4041. lation pursuant to the following: to regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I Section 8 of the United States and among the several States, and with the lation pursuant to the following: Constitution Indian Tribes Article I, Section VIII, Clause III By Mr. KIND: By Mr. SUOZZI: Article I, Section VIII, Clause XVIII H.R. 4054. H.R. 4069. By Mr. DEFAZIO: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 4042. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 7, Clause 1 Article 1, Section 8 lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. KINZINGER: By Mr. WALTZ: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1, Clause 3, and H.R. 4055. H.R. 4070. Clause 18 of the Constitution. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Ms. DELBENE: lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4043. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 (Necessary Article I, Section 8 Congress has the power to enact this legis- and Proper Clause). By Mr. WENSTRUP: lation pursuant to the following: By Mrs. LESKO: H.R. 4071. Article 1, Section 8 H.R. 4056. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. DONALDS: Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4044. lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- By Mr. WENSTRUP: lation pursuant to the following: tion H.R. 4072. Article I, section 4 By Mr. LOWENTHAL: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Penn- H.R. 4057. lation pursuant to the following: sylvania: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article 1 Section 8 H.R. 4045. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. ZELDIN: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Section 8 of Article l of the Constitution H.R. 4073. lation pursuant to the following: By Ms. MATSUI: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Under Article I, Section 8, Clause 3: [The H.R. 4058. lation pursuant to the following: Congress shall have Power] To regulate Com- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article 1, Section 8 of the United States merce with foreign Nations, and among the lation pursuant to the following: Constitution. several States, and with the Indian Tribes Article 1, Section 8 of the US Constitution f By Mr. DUNCAN: By Mr. NEHLS: ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 4046. H.R. 4059. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: were added to public bills and resolu- Article I, Section 8, grants Congress the Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the U.S. tions, as follows: authority to regulate interstate commerce Constitution H.R. 18: Ms. VAN DUYNE, Mr. VALADAO, Mr. By Mr. C. SCOTT FRANKLIN of Flor- By Mr. NEWHOUSE: ESTES, Mr. DIAZ-BALART, and Mr. HIGGINS of ida: H.R. 4060. Louisiana. H.R. 4047. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 19: Mr. TONY GONZALES of Texas and Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Mr. OWENS. lation pursuant to the following: U.S. Const. art. I, §8 H.R. 24: Mr. KATKO. Article 1, Section 8 By Mr. PASCRELL: H.R. 243: Mr. ESTES. By Mr. GALLAGHER: H.R. 4061. H.R. 279: Mr. SWALWELL. H.R. 4048. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 286: Mr. BERGMAN. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: H.R. 310: Mr. LARSEN of Washington and lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 States Constitution. H.R. 366: Ms. HOULAHAN and Ms. SCHRIER. By Mr. GROTHMAN: By Mr. RUSH: H.R. 431: Ms. HOULAHAN, Mr. KIM of New H.R. 4049. H.R. 4062. Jersey, and Mr. WELCH. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 461: Mrs. KIM of California. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 471: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. Article I Section VIII Article I, Section 8 H.R. 475: Mr. ZELDIN, Mr. GUEST, and Mr. By Mr. HICE of Georgia: By Mr. RUSH: BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania. H.R. 4050. H.R. 4063. H.R. 476: Mr. HIGGINS of New York and Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- FOSTER. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 482: Mr. SWALWELL, Mr. BILIRAKIS, and Article I, Section 8, Clause 4, which states Article I Section 8 Mr. COMER. that Congress has the power ‘‘to establish a By Mr. SARBANES: H.R. 564: Mr. SARBANES, Ms. WASSERMAN uniform Rule of Naturalization and uniform H.R. 4064. SCHULTZ, and Mr. WELCH. Laws on the subject of Bankruptcies Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 646: Mr. VAN DREW. throughout the United States.’’ lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 660: Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18, which states Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 H.R. 821: Mrs. HARSHBARGER and Mr. KIL- that Congress has the power to ‘‘make all By Ms. SEWELL: MER. Laws which shall be necessary and proper for H.R. 4065. H.R. 903: Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- Congress has the power to enact this legis- KEATING, Mr. MCEACHIN, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- lation pursuant to the following: STANTON, and Mr. MCNERNEY.

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H.R. 959: Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. H.R. 2029: Mr. PERLMUTTER, Ms. ROSS, Mr. LER, Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. MRVAN, Mr. PAS- SWALWELL, Mr. RUSH, and Mr. CA´ RDENAS. O’HALLERAN, Ms. WILSON of Florida, and Mr. CRELL, Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsyl- H.R. 961: Mr. TAYLOR. LANGEVIN. vania, Mrs. AXNE, Mr. KINZINGER, Mr. SIRES, H.R. 983: Mr. TAYLOR. H.R. 2040: Mr. FITZGERALD. Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. CRENSHAW, and Mr. H.R. 1009: Mr. KIM of New Jersey. H.R. 2085: Mr. LOWENTHAL. CA´ RDENAS. H.R. 1011: Mr. ESTES, Mr. STAUBER, and Mr. H.R. 2096: Ms. LEE of California and Mr. H.R. 3105: Ms. MACE. CRAWFORD. AUCHINCLOSS. H.R. 3115: Mr. GALLEGO and Mr. TONKO. H.R. 1012: Mr. JEFFRIES, Mr. ALLRED, Mr. H.R. 2102: Ms. NEWMAN. H.R. 3134: Mr. HILL. HARDER of California, Mr. MFUME, Ms. H.R. 2103: Mrs. LESKO. H.R. 3145: Mrs. MILLER of West Virginia. PRESSLEY, Mrs. HAYES, and Mr. GARCI´A of Il- H.R. 2116: Ms. SEWELL, Ms. BASS, and Mr. H.R. 3149: Mr. AGUILAR and Ms. MANNING. linois. RUSH. H.R. 3172: Mr. RESCHENTHALER. H.R. 1014: Mr. ZELDIN. H.R. 2125: Ms. CRAIG. H.R. 3183: Mr. RESCHENTHALER, Mrs. H.R. 1057: Mr. HILL. H.R. 2126: Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia and BEATTY, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. CARBAJAL, Ms. H.R. 1062: Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Mr. LEVIN of California. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. CRAWFORD, Ms. SCAN- H.R. 1088: Mr. BROWN. H.R. 2141: Mr. TIFFANY. LON, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. MEUSER, Ms. H.R. 1102: Mr. BARR. H.R. 2144: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina and HOULAHAN, Mr. WELCH, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. H.R. 1133: Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. FALLON, Mr. Ms. DEGETTE. TONKO, Mr. SIRES, Mr. GARAMENDI, Ms. CRENSHAW, and Mr. LOWENTHAL. H.R. 2154: Ms. TITUS and Mr. TRONE. SPEIER, Mrs. TRAHAN, Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. H.R. 1145: Ms. SHERRILL. H.R. 2169: Mr. PERRY. ALLRED, Mr. PAPPAS, Mr. GRIFFITH, Mr. H.R. 1179: Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas and Mr. H.R. 2184: Ms. BROWNLEY. HARDER of California, Mr. VARGAS, Ms. WALBERG. H.R. 2190: Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Mr. BOW- CRAIG, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. FEENSTRA, Mr. LAN- H.R. 1193: Ms. SALAZAR, Mr. C. SCOTT MAN, Ms. LOIS FRANKEL of Florida, and Mr. GEVIN, Ms. PRESSLEY, Mr. AGUILAR, Mr. FRANKLIN of Florida, Mr. KHANNA, and Mrs. COHEN. MCGOVERN, and Mr. EVANS. MILLER-MEEKS. H.R. 2213: Mrs. MCCLAIN and Mr. GUEST. H.R. 3200: Mr. MORELLE. H.R. 1210: Mr. HARRIS. H.R. 2244: Mr. WALBERG and Mr. CROW. H.R. 3203: Mr. COLE, Mrs. BICE of Okla- H.R. 1235: Ms. SLOTKIN and Mr. SIRES. H.R. 2255: Ms. BONAMICI. homa, and Mr. POCAN. H.R. 1291: Mr. HIGGINS of Louisiana. H.R. 2256: Mr. SOTO, Mr. BERA, Ms. CHU, H.R. 3218: Mr. WITTMAN. H.R. 1314: Mr. POCAN. Mr. DESAULNIER, Ms. SHERRILL, Mr. KILDEE, H.R. 3235: Mr. NEWHOUSE and Mr. GAETZ. H.R. 1321: Mr. GIMENEZ, Ms. CRAIG, Mr. Mr. NEGUSE, and Ms. MALLIOTAKIS. H.R. 3256: Mr. ROY and Mr. MCKINLEY. DEUTCH, Mr. MAST, and Mr. POSEY. H.R. 2288: Mr. AGUILAR. H.R. 3259: Mr. KIND, Mr. RESCHENTHALER, H.R. 1331: Mr. AGUILAR. H.R. 2289: Mr. PANETTA, Ms. DAVIDS of Kan- Mr. EMMER, Ms. SHERRILL, and Mr. SCHRA- H.R. 1332: Mr. MOORE of Utah, Mrs. LEE of sas, and Ms. SA´ NCHEZ. DER. Nevada, Mr. LAMALFA, Mr. FOSTER, Mr. H.R. 2339: Mr. ZELDIN. H.R. 3266: Mr. ROSE and Mr. C. SCOTT CASE, Mr. BUCHANAN, Ms. NORTON, Mr. JA- H.R. 2363: Mrs. MILLER of West Virginia. FRANKLIN of Florida. COBS of New York, Mr. TIFFANY, and Mr. H.R. 2371: Mr. YOUNG. H.R. 3268: Mr. LAMBORN. KELLER. H.R. 2372: Mr. YOUNG. H.R. 3269: Mr. C. SCOTT FRANKLIN of Flor- H.R. 1361: Mr. VALADAO. H.R. 2400: Mrs. MCCLAIN. ida. H.R. 1366: Mr. SOTO. H.R. 2409: Ms. CHENEY. H.R. 3281: Mrs. MILLER of West Virginia H.R. 1374: Mr. CASE. H.R. 2455: Mr. SMUCKER, Mr. FITZPATRICK, and Mr. MCKINLEY. H.R. 1379: Mr. CASTEN. Mr. STEUBE, and Mr. KUSTOFF. H.R. 3302: Mr. LATURNER. H.R. 1394: Mr. LOWENTHAL, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. H.R. 2486: Mrs. CAMMACK. H.R. 3303: Mr. LATURNER. GREEN of Texas, and Ms. STRICKLAND. H.R. 2503: Ms. CRAIG, Mr. SARBANES, Ms. H.R. 3330: Mr. AMODEI. H.R. 1454: Mr. AUCHINCLOSS. KELLY of Illinois, Mr. SCHRADER, and Mr. H.R. 3335: Mr. STANTON, Mr. SUOZZI, and H.R. 1456: Ms. CHU and Ms. CRAIG. SIRES. Ms. LEE of California. H.R. 1459: Mr. LEVIN of Michigan. H.R. 2517: Mr. DUNN, Ms. BARRAGA´ N, Mr. H.R. 3342: Mr. YOUNG. H.R. 1474: Mr. VALADAO. VALADAO, and Ms. CRAIG. H.R. 3343: Mr. BROOKS. H.R. 1527: Mr. LAMALFA. H.R. 2589: Mr. POCAN. H.R. 3354: Mr. RASKIN. H.R. 1551: Ms. KUSTER. H.R. 2594: Mr. BROWN. H.R. 3369: Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS, Ms. H.R. 1586: Mr. CRENSHAW. H.R. 2601: Ms. CHENEY and Mr. YOUNG. HERRELL, Mr. LUCAS, and Mr. CLINE. H.R. 1596: Mr. BOWMAN and Mr. PETERS. H.R. 2654: Ms. BUSH. H.R. 3385: Mr. RUTHERFORD, Mr. ZELDIN, H.R. 1648: Ms. SPEIER, Ms. WILLIAMS of H.R. 2668: Ms. NORTON. Mr. COOPER, Mr. KATKO, Ms. OMAR, and Mr. Georgia, Mr. COHEN, Ms. WILD, and Mrs. H.R. 2678: Ms. ROSS. HARDER of California. NAPOLITANO. H.R. 2730: Mr. LOWENTHAL. H.R. 3406: Mr. SABLAN. H.R. 1655: Mr. KINZINGER. H.R. 2759: Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. H.R. 3440: Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, H.R. 1656: Mr. KELLER. H.R. 2773: Mrs. AXNE, Mr. HIMES, Mr. LAR- Ms. SA´ NCHEZ, Mr. HIGGINS of New York, Mr. H.R. 1667: Mrs. MURPHY of Florida, Mr. SEN of Washington, Ms. STRICKLAND, and QUIGLEY, Mr. HUFFMAN, and Ms. DEGETTE. RUPPERSBERGER, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mr. Mrs. LAWRENCE. H.R. 3460: Mr. GOSAR and Mr. ARMSTRONG. MOULTON, Ms. CRAIG, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. H.R. 2793: Mr. COURTNEY. H.R. 3461: Mr. ESTES. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. KINZINGER, Mr. H.R. 2811: Mrs. DEMINGS and Mr. KATKO. H.R. 3468: Mr. SUOZZI and Ms. KELLY of Illi- EMMER, Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER, and Mr. BLU- H.R. 2812: Ms. CHU. nois. MENAUER. H.R. 2838: Mr. TAYLOR. H.R. 3473: Mrs. LURIA. H.R. 1697: Mr. BLUMENAUER. H.R. 2840: Ms. MCCOLLUM. H.R. 3488: Mr. SMITH of Washington and Ms. H.R. 1733: Mr. HIMES. H.R. 2846: Ms. CRAIG. CHU. H.R. 1755: Ms. JAYAPAL. H.R. 2864: Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois and H.R. 3492: Mr. KATKO and Mrs. HAYES. H.R. 1756: Mr. FOSTER. Ms. JACKSON LEE. H.R. 3498: Ms. SHERRILL. H.R. 1776: Mr. BROOKS. H.R. 2887: Ms. STRICKLAND and Ms. TITUS. H.R. 3508: Mr. HIGGINS of New York and Ms. H.R. 1783: Mr. HUFFMAN. H.R. 2888: Mr. SIRES. CLARKE of New York. H.R. 1813: Mr. HARDER of California. H.R. 2903: Mr. PAPPAS, Mr. LUCAS, Mr. H.R. 3518: Mr. BLUMENAUER and Ms. OMAR. H.R. 1829: Mr. WELCH. JONES, and Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- H.R. 3519: Mr. AGUILAR, Ms. PORTER, and H.R. 1845: Mr. LARSEN of Washington and sylvania. Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. TORRES of New York. H.R. 2974: Mr. KATKO and Mr. VALADAO. H.R. 3529: Mr. BACON. H.R. 1861: Mrs. CAMMACK, Mr. CLOUD, Mr. H.R. 2997: Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mrs. TRAHAN, Ms. H.R. 3531: Mrs. HAYES. PALAZZO, and Mr. COMER. CASTOR of Florida, Ms. CLARKE of New York, H.R. 3537: Mrs. FLETCHER, Mr. MAST, Mr. H.R. 1864: Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- Ms. KUSTER, Mr. SOTO, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. STANTON, Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. sylvania. TONKO, and Ms. KELLY of Illinois. WEBER of Texas, Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Mr. H.R. 1884: Mr. JONES and Ms. SLOTKIN. H.R. 3031: Mr. LIEU, Mr. WITTMAN, and Mr. JONES, Mr. NEGUSE, Mr. KAHELE, Mr. HIMES, H.R. 1925: Mr. SABLAN. BEYER. Mr. HUIZENGA, and Mr. HIGGINS of Louisiana. H.R. 1931: Ms. CHENEY and Ms. DEGETTE. H.R. 3044: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. H.R. 3548: Mr. HIGGINS of New York, Ms. H.R. 1948: Ms. BASS, Mr. CASTEN, Mr. H.R. 3054: Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia. LOFGREN, and Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia. GARAMENDI, and Mr. SARBANES. H.R. 3060: Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. BUDD, Mr. H.R. 3572: Ms. CRAIG and Mr. DESAULNIER. H.R. 1956: Mr. EMMER. BILIRAKIS, Mr. ROSENDALE, Mr. GUEST, Mr. H.R. 3577: Mr. COOPER, Mr. GARBARINO, and H.R. 1960: Ms. WILSON of Florida and Ms. WILLIAMS of Texas, and Mr. GARBARINO. Ms. CHENEY. CASTOR of Florida. H.R. 3079: Mrs. LESKO. H.R. 3587: Ms. MCCOLLUM and Mr. JONES. H.R. 1972: Mr. KATKO. H.R. 3085: Mr. COLE and Mr. VALADAO. H.R. 3598: Mr. DIAZ-BALART. H.R. 1976: Ms. LOFGREN. H.R. 3087: Mrs. AXNE. H.R. 3626: Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. H.R. 1978: Ms. KELLY of Illinois. H.R. 3088: Mr. STANTON. H.R. 3648: Ms. SHERRILL. H.R. 2007: Mr. LIEU. H.R. 3095: Mr. LEVIN of California, Mr. NOR- H.R. 3651: Mrs. TORRES of California. H.R. 2012: Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER. CROSS, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. RUIZ, Mr. NAD- H.R. 3662: Mr. DUNCAN.

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H.R. 3672: Mr. LEVIN of Michigan. H.R. 3849: Mr. AMODEI, Mr. GOSAR, and Mr. STEUBE, Mr. TAYLOR, Mr. HIGGINS of Lou- H.R. 3689: Mr. SOTO, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. GOODEN of Texas. isiana, Mr. ROUZER, Mr. CAWTHORN, Mr. DEAN, Mr. CICILLINE, and Mr. DESAULNIER. H.R. 3867: Ms. NORTON and Mr. BARR, Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas, Mr. CLOUD, H.R. 3698: Ms. NEWMAN. DESAULNIER. Mr. JACKSON, Mr. PALAZZO, Mr. GIBBS, Mrs. H.R. 3699: Mr. SUOZZI. H.R. 3870: Mr. MORELLE. GREENE of Georgia, and Mr. GARCIA of Cali- H.R. 3718: Mr. LAMB and Mr. KUSTOFF. H.R. 3882: Ms. TENNEY and Mr. VAN DREW. fornia. H.R. 3723: Mr. TAYLOR. H.R. 3924: Ms. MALLIOTAKIS. H.R. 3744: Ms. LEE of California, Mr. NAD- H.R. 3929: Mr. LOWENTHAL, Ms. JACOBS of H.Res. 47: Ms. STRICKLAND, Mr. LARSON of LER, and Mr. TORRES of New York. California, Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Mr. Connecticut, and Mr. KILDEE. H.R. 3755: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. HIGGINS of New York, Mr. COSTA, Mr. GREEN H. Res. 59: Mrs. LESKO. H.R. 3756: Ms. UNDERWOOD. of Texas, and Mr. SCHIFF. H. Res. 109: Mr. SARBANES, Mr. HIMES, and H.R. 3761: Mr. FITZPATRICK. H.R. 3937: Mr. BIGGS. ODNEY AVIS H.R. 3764: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. H.R. 3946: Mr. MCEACHIN, Ms. STRICKLAND, Mr. R D of Illinois. H.R. 3796: Mr. NORMAN, Mrs. WAGNER, Mr. Mr. LIEU, Mr. KEATING, and Mr. MRVAN. H. Res. 118: Mr. EVANS, Ms. LEGER PERRY, and Mr. MCCLINTOCK. H.R. 3947: Mr. COHEN. FERNANDEZ, Ms. SHERRILL, and Ms. ILMER H.R. 3804: Mr. K . H.R. 3959: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. BARRAGA´ N. H.R. 3807: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mrs. H.R. 3962: Mr. POCAN, Mr. HILL, and Mrs. H. Res. 119: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, BUSTOS, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. MCBATH. TRICKLAND ARSON CLEAVER, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. HARDER of H.R. 3968: Ms. GARCIA of Texas. Ms. S , and Mr. L of Con- California, Mr. HIGGINS of New York, Mr. H.R. 3985: Mr. PAPPAS, Mr. EMMER, Mr. necticut. KILMER, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. RASKIN, Mr. H. Res. 186: Ms. GRANGER. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of New York, Ms. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. COOPER, Ms. H. Res. 277: Ms. STRICKLAND. MANNING, Mr. MEEKS, Ms. MENG, Mr. NOR- OMAR, Mr. PANETTA, Ms. NORTON, Mr. H. Res. 289: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey and CROSS, Mr. SCHNEIDER, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, FITZPATRICK, Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. VELA, Mr. Mr. AGUILAR. Ms. SEWELL, Ms. TITUS, Mr. TONKO, Mrs. KAHELE, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. AUCHINCLOSS, and TRAHAN, Mr. VARGAS, and Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. JONES. H. Res. 317: Mrs. LESKO. H.R. 3811: Mrs. BICE of Oklahoma. H.R. 3999: Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. H. Res. 338: Mr. CLEAVER and Ms. WILD. H.R. 3820: Mrs. BICE of Oklahoma. H.R. 4013: Mr. BUDD. H.R. 3821: Mrs. HINSON. H.R. 4018: Mr. OBERNOLTE. H. Res. 348: Mr. BURCHETT. H.R. 3824: Ms. PORTER, Ms. WILSON of Flor- H.R. 4019: Mr. BLUMENAUER and Mr. Garcı´a H. Res. 366: Mr. LATTA and Mrs. MILLER- ida, Mr. JONES, and Ms. JAYAPAL. of Illinois. MEEKS. H.R. 3826: Mr. GOSAR. H.J. Res. 1: Ms. WILD, Mr. PANETTA, Ms. H. Res. 368: Mr. TAKANO, Mrs. HAYES, and H.R. 3843: Mr. GOODEN of Texas and Mr. LEGER FERNANDEZ, Mr. ALLEN, and Ms. Mr. TORRES of New York. ARMSTRONG. SLOTKIN. H.R. 3847: Mr. GREEN of Tennessee and Mr. H.J. Res. 50: Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania, H. Res. 397: Mr. NEWHOUSE, Mr. GAETZ, and CLOUD. Mr. HERN, Mr. MOONEY, Mr. DONALDS, Mr. Mr. SCHWEIKERT.

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Vol. 167 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 2021 No. 108 Senate The Senate met at 10:03 a.m. and was Senate, I hereby appoint the Honorable assumption that mail-in voting would called to order by the Honorable RAPH- RAPHAEL G. WARNOCK, a Senator from boost participation among seniors, who AEL G. WARNOCK, a Senator from the the State of Georgia, to perform the tend to lean Republican. Every single State of Georgia. duties of the Chair. Republican State senator voted for the f PATRICK J. LEAHY, bill. In the State house, 105 Pennsyl- President pro tempore. vania Republicans voted for the bill PRAYER Mr. WARNOCK thereupon assumed and 2 voted no. That was 2019. The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- the Chair as Acting President pro tem- Fast forward to 1 year later. Donald fered the following prayer: pore. Trump, fresh off a resounding loss from Let us pray. f the 2020 Presidential election, cried foul and lied—lied—that the election O Lord, our God, thank You for per- RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME mitting us to bear witness to Your was stolen from him, like a petulant glory. May our lawmakers with their The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- child. One of his favorite bugaboos, as words and actions prompt people to pore. Under the previous order, the we all know, was mail-in voting. glorify Your Name. leadership time is reserved. So a little over a year after 132 Penn- Give our Senators the wisdom to f sylvania Republicans voted for Act 77 with only two against, they introduced foresee the dangers ahead and take pre- CONCLUSION OF MORNING a bill to, you guessed it, repeal Act 77, cautions. As they listen to the voice of BUSINESS conscience, may our legislators rev- a law that Republicans passed while erently seek to fulfill Your purposes on The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- they were in the majority just a year Earth. Remind them often that all pore. Morning business is closed. before. things are possible by faith and f There is a rot—a rot—at the center of through fervent prayer. Today, con- EXECUTIVE SESSION the modern Republican Party. Donald tinue to guide them as they dedicate Trump’s Big Lie has spread like a can- themselves to strive to honor You. cer and threatens to envelope one of We pray in Your glorious Name. EXECUTIVE CALENDAR America’s major political parties. Even worse, it has poisoned our democracy Amen. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- and eroded faith in our elections, which f pore. Under the previous order, the is so detrimental to the future faith Senate will proceed to executive ses- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE people need to have in this democracy. sion and resume consideration of the And, of course, it became the match The Presiding Officer led the Pledge following nomination, which the clerk that lit a wildfire of Republican voter of Allegiance, as follows: will report. suppression laws sweeping across the I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the The senior assistant legislative clerk country. Because of one man’s lie, Re- United States of America, and to the Repub- read the nomination of Christopher publicans are now doing the dastardly lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Charles Fonzone, of Pennsylvania, to act of taking away voting from mil- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. be General Counsel of the Office of the lions of Americans—millions of Ameri- f Director of National Intelligence. cans—and making it much harder for APPOINTMENT OF ACTING RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER them to vote, and many, many, many PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- will not. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The pore. The majority leader is recog- From Georgia to Montana, from clerk will please read a communication nized. Florida to Iowa, in 14 different States, to the Senate from the President pro FOR THE PEOPLE ACT through 22 different laws, Republican tempore (Mr. LEAHY). Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, Act 77 State legislatures are conducting the The senior assistant legislative clerk was passed in 2019 by the Pennsylvania most coordinated voter suppression ef- read the following letter: State legislature when Republicans fort in 80 years. And as the example of U.S. SENATE, held the majority in both houses. Act 77 in Pennsylvania goes to show, PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, Among other voting reforms, the bill there is no principle behind these laws: Washington, DC, June 22, 2021. provided for no-excuse absentee voting not fraud, not election integrity, not To the Senate: and extended registration deadlines. security, not better election adminis- Under the provisions of rule I, para- At the time, Republicans in the State tration. The only principle is blatant graph 3, of the Standing Rules of the legislature were operating under the partisan electoral advantage aimed at

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It is just blatant, blatant par- are making it harder to vote and easier This is not simply a partisan issue, tisan advantage. to cheat in an election, and we all as partisan as the Republican side and Whatever voting changes Repub- know it. the State legislatures and now here in licans think are good for them, they And all we want to do here is debate the Senate seem to make it. It is about will make them, even if it means re- it in regular order—regular order— the fundamental values in this coun- sorting to the awful and un-American which colleagues on both sides of the try. It is about what we are all about. act of voter suppression. So in State aisle have asked for. That is what we When the Constitution was started in after State—State after State—Repub- are asking for here, just to debate most States, you had to be a White licans are reducing polling hours and these things, and they won’t even do male Protestant property owner to locations and the number of drop boxes that because they are so afraid of what vote. There has been an inexorable so that Americans of all parties, but that debate will show: that this is not march to expand that right to vote and particularly aimed at Democratic vot- election integrity; that this is voter allow more and more Americans to ers, people of color, young people, poor suppression and voter suppression di- have that right to vote. This is a giant people, have a harder time finding the rected at only one group of voters. step backward. Obviously, it is a par- time, place, and manner to vote. Well, we are going to see what hap- tisan issue to the Republicans, but it is They are limiting the kind of IDs you pens today. Later today, the entire a much deeper issue than that. can use, like student IDs, while at the country will see whether our Repub- Will our colleagues stand up for what same time removing requirements of lican friends are willing to even debate generations of Americans have fought any form of licensing to own a firearm. this issue in broad daylight. This after- for, marched for, and died for or will Has any study shown that there is less noon, the U.S. Senate will vote on a they just slink away and say we are fraud among firearm owners than stu- motion to proceed to voting rights leg- not even going to debate this? dents? There is probably very little islation. We all know what a motion to I yield the floor. among either, but they pick one group proceed is around here, but let me ex- RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER and not the other, and we know why. plain it. All it says is let’s go forward The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Republican legislatures are making with debate. Let’s debate something, pore. The Republican leader is recog- it easier to own a gun than to vote. Re- and this is among the most important nized. publican legislatures are making it things we could ever debate, the right IRAN harder to vote early, harder to vote by to vote—what our soldiers have died Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, mail, and harder to vote after work. for and what peaceful marchers have over the weekend, Iran held what its They are making it a crime to give been bloodied for, the right to vote. Supreme Leader might call a Presi- food or water to voters waiting in long It takes 60 votes to start that debate. dential election. To the rest the world, lines. They are trying to make it hard- Everyone knows you still need 60 votes including millions of Iranians, what ac- er for Black churchgoers to vote on to end the debate on a bill. So even if tually happened was quite clear. The Sunday. And they are actually making the Republicans don’t like the legisla- regime’s favored choice was selected it easier for unelected judges and par- tion at the end of the process, let them from a limited field of approved can- tisan election boards to overturn the vote against it then. But, no, they didates in a carefully controlled bit of results of an election, opening the door don’t even want to debate it. They political theater. There is no doubt for some demagogue, a Trumpian-type don’t even want to debate it because this charade works as intended. The demagogue—maybe he himself—to try they are afraid. They want to deny the Ayatollah got a President-elect with a and subvert our elections in the very right to vote, make it harder to vote record of strict adherence to his re- same way that Trump tried to do it in for so many Americans, and then they gime’s revolutionary orthodoxy. Mean- 2020. don’t want to talk about it, sweep it while, former Presidential candidates Republicans say these laws are about under the rug, and hope that Ameri- who emerged as leaders in the popular ‘‘election integrity.’’ They claim they cans don’t hear about it. 2009 Green Movement remain under are only trying to ‘‘secure the vote.’’ But Americans will hear about it. We house arrest. Like his predecessors, Some of my friends here in Washington are going to make sure of that, and Ebrahim Raisi will serve as a figure- have resorted to the old refrain that millions in the country who are rightly head while the Supreme Leader and the election laws are best left to the and correctly outraged by what is hap- Islamic Revolutionary Guard actually States, ignoring the fact that for gen- pening will let everyone know what has run the show. erations, we, in Congress, have passed happened. But even rigged elections have con- Federal election laws and constitu- Now, only by starting the process can sequences, and the new most visible tional amendments to prevent exactly Senators offer amendments, change the figure in Tehran has a proven history this kind of discrimination and voter bill, forge compromise. Only then can as a hardline theocrat. For decades, suppression. Senators engage in a full-throated de- from his time on a so-called death com- We all know what these laws are bate about what this Chamber should mittee in the 1980s, the President-elect about. I daresay my Republican col- do about the assault on voting rights in played an intimate role in the trial, leagues know. They are not stupid. this country. Obviously, there are ar- conviction, and summary execution of When the State of Texas proposes to guments about what should be done to political prisoners and peaceful pro- limit voting hours on Sunday to only a protect voting rights and safeguard our testers. There is no question he is an few hours in the evening, do they real- democracy. Obviously, there are argu- extreme hardliner, even in the Iranian ly believe that is about preventing ments about which policies are the context, and now he is set to be the so- fraud? Do my Senate friends want to most effective. But shouldn’t we at called counterpart to President Biden back up that kind of thing, prevent it least agree to debate the issue? as this administration reengages ea- from even being talked about here on That is the only question for the U.S. gerly with the world’s most active the floor of the Senate? When Georgia Senate today. Do my Republican col- state sponsor of terrorism. Republicans say it is a crime to give a leagues believe that voting rights, the In some circles, a looming turnover voter some water or food as they wait most fundamental in a democracy, the in the top ranks of Iranian leadership in line on a hot day, do they really right that generations of Americans is being spun as a reason for the White think they are preventing voter fraud have marched for and protested to House to rush even faster than it al- by denying them a snack? Give me a achieve, that generations of American ready is toward restoring the Obama break. Give me a break. soldiers have fought and died to secure, administration’s failed nuclear deal. Republicans across the country are is that worthy of debate? Of course it One particularly eager assessment in deliberately targeting all the ways is. the New York Times called the next 6

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If the selection of a new hardline fig- suit the preferences of one far end of The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- urehead in Tehran sends any signal, it the political spectrum. And if they pore. The Senator from New Mexico. is a reminder that showering the re- could, many Democrats would pass it Mr. HEINRICH. Mr. President, what gime with sanctions relief and expect- with the slimmest possible majority, is the status of the floor? ing a change in behavior is a reckless even after its companion faced bipar- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- and damaging approach. In fact, Presi- tisan opposition over in the House. pore. The Senate is considering the dent-elect Raisi has already said as What a craven political calculation. Fonzone nomination. Mr. HEINRICH. Mr. President, I ask much himself. Iran’s ballistic missile What a way to show your disdain for unanimous consent to speak as if in program is ‘‘not negotiable,’’ and meet- the American people’s choices. morning business. Of course, it isn’t even limited to ing with President Biden is not on the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- table. election law. Among the most dan- pore. Without objection, it is so or- Of course, Iranian politicians and gerous parts of S. 1 is the way it would dered. diplomats are known to lie and to dis- equip partisan regulators to intimidate Mr. HEINRICH. Mr. President, let’s semble, so we should pay closest atten- and to discourage private citizens from be clear. We are facing the most dan- tion to this regime’s actions. What will engaging in political speech. gerous and overt threat to our demo- it actually do? Unfortunately, this one is a familiar cratic system in generations. Here is the truth: Domestic political concept for too many Americans. It is Supreme Court decisions like Citi- developments in Tehran don’t absolve not hard to imagine Federal bureau- zens United and McCutcheon wrongly the Biden administration of its respon- crats indulging ideological grudges and equated money with speech, and in the sibility to confront Iran’s nuclear and chilling free speech. It has actually decades since, unaccountable dark missile proliferation, its support for happened before. The Nation was re- money has flooded into our political terrorism, its abuses of human rights, minded just a few weeks ago how un- system. This broken campaign finance and its relentless efforts to destabilize able the Federal Government can be to system allows billionaires to drown out the entire region. protect private citizens’ personal infor- the voices of ordinary Americans with If President Biden hopes to earn bi- mation—unable or just unwilling? no accountability. This lack of trans- partisan support for an Iran policy that But conservatives in particular parency also opens the door for dan- could outlast his time in office, he didn’t need a reminder of what became gerous disinformation campaigns. needs to start explaining how he in- institutionalized discrimination under After the Supreme Court gutted arti- tends to respond as Iran ramps up the last Democratic administration. So cle V of the Voting Rights Act in an- threats against the United States and when private contributors, nonprofit other terrible decision, we have also our closest partners in its backyard. advocacy groups, and religious organi- seen State legislatures across the coun- Remember, the thousands of rockets zations see that S. 1’s disclosure re- try take up and pass voting laws de- Hamas fired at Israel last month were quirements would intentionally signed explicitly to prevent Black, made possible by Iran. So were the pre- unlearn the lessons of the IRS’s abuses Brown, and young voters from exer- cision-guided munitions in Hezbollah’s under Lois Lerner, they have plenty of cising their right to vote. arsenal and the ballistic missiles and reasons—plenty—to fear. These new laws in States like Geor- UAVs launched into Saudi Arabia by Naming and shaming is not a hypo- gia, Arizona, and Texas are right out of the Houthis in Yemen. And the dozens thetical concept; it has been a concrete the pre-Voting Rights Act playbook of of militia attacks on U.S. interests in reality for thousands of private citi- the Jim Crow South. Some have called Iraq? Carried out by Tehran’s reliable zens. Today, Democrats are asking for them Jim Crow 2.0, and, frankly, it is accolades. a green light to supercharge the in- hard to disagree. They make it harder The Biden administration has had timidation machine that makes all to register to vote. They reduce early months to develop a coherent rationale that possible. voting times in polling locations. They for its eager engagement with the Ira- We have heard this entire package restrict access to vote by mail. In the nian regime and months to hash out a described in many ways over the years. Presiding Officer’s State in Georgia, it better plan than rewarding terrorist It has been around for a while. The is now illegal to hand out water to sponsors with sanctions relief. An ex- same rotten proposals have sometimes someone who has been standing in line planation to Congress is long overdue. been called a massive overhaul for a for hours to vote, waiting to vote. FOR THE PEOPLE ACT OF 2021 broken democracy, sometimes just a Could anything be more wrongheaded? Mr. President, now on an entirely dif- modest package of tweaks for a democ- My home State of New Mexico is a ferent matter, later today, the Senate racy that is working perfectly, and good example of what it looks like to will vote on whether to advance Demo- sometimes a response to State actions, enhance rather than attack participa- crats’ transparently partisan plan to which this bill actually predates by tion in our democracy. I am proud of tilt every election in America perma- many years. But whichever label the ways that election officials in my nently in their favor. Democrats slap on the bill, the sub- State have stepped up in recent years By now, the rotten inner workings of stance remains the same. It has always to make voting safer, to make it more this power grab have been thoroughly been a plan to rewrite the ground rules secure and at the same time more ac- exposed to the light. We know that it of American politics. cessible for every New Mexican, and would shatter a decades-old under- By the way, no matter what far-left our State has seen greater participa- standing that campaign law should activists are telling our colleagues, tion in our elections as a result. Now, have a bipartisan referee and turn the this most sensitive subject would not unfortunately, we are seeing the polar Federal Election Commission into a be the best place to trash the Senate’s opposite of this approach in our neigh- partisan majority cudgel for Demo- rules to ram something through. In boring States. crats to wield against their political fact, these issues would be the worst Just last week, Democratic law- opponents. We know that it would let possible place to push through a power makers from Texas came to Wash- Washington bureaucrats direct Federal grab at any cost. ington, DC, to warn us just how dire dollars into politicians’ campaign ac- The Senate is no obstacle to voting the situation has become in their counts—government money for yard laws done the right way. I have helped State. Texas’s Governor, Greg Abbott, signs and attack ads. We know that it write legislation regarding our democ- and Republican lawmakers in Austin would let Democrats take a red pen to racy that has soared through this are hell-bent on passing sweeping vot- election laws in each of the 50 States, Chamber on huge bipartisan margins. ing restrictions as part of a nakedly

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More pretty plain to see. tion rules that allow Republicans and than 50 years ago, he and so many oth- This shameful and transparent at- Democrats alike to rig the system for ers marched and put their lives on the tempt to take away Texans’ right to themselves and for special interests. line to call on President Lyndon John- vote and similar attempts to disenfran- And it would modernize voting systems son and Members of Congress from chise voters in many other States so that every American, no matter both parties to pass the Voting Rights should be a wake-up call to every sin- their race, their political party, or Act. Back then and every time the Vot- gle American. We should all be able to their ZIP Code, can have confidence in ing Rights Act has been reauthorized see that these attacks on voting are their ability to exercise their right to since, Senators from both parties have taking advantage of and in many cases vote. found a way to protect our democracy being driven by our former President’s Democrats and Republicans in the and preserve the right to vote. lies and conspiracy theories about the Senate should come together to pass Right now, America is facing down last election. commonsense election security, voter daunting threats to our democratic Make no mistake, former President protections, and campaign finance re- values here at home. For the first time Trump’s Big Lie about his loss in the forms in the For the People Act. Each since the Civil War, the greatest 2020 election has sown widespread and of these provisions, on their own, have threats to the Republic are from with- damaging distrust in our elections. We won bipartisan support at the State in. History will judge all of us based on should never forget that this same dis- and local level. In a previous, less par- what we do to defend that fundamental trust and disinformation fomented a tisan time, these ideas would have right for all—not some but all—of our mob of violent insurrectionists who earned broad bipartisan support here in fellow Americans. stormed into this very building, the Congress. These are not Democratic or Mr. President, will we meet this mo- very heart of our democracy, less than Republican ideas; they are funda- ment? If we fail to rise to the discrimi- 6 months ago. mental reforms that we need to pass in nation baked into these State laws, our Now, unfortunately, that cat is out of order to restore the essential American failure will cast a long shadow. I will the bag. I don’t see this widespread idea that each of us has a say in who be proud to cast my vote on the side of public distrust in our elections going we elect as our leaders. democracy. away anytime soon as a result, espe- The House has already passed the For I yield the floor. cially as long as our former President the People Act earlier this year. It is I suggest the absence of a quorum. continues to add more fuel to the fire now the Senate’s turn to take up this The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- and particularly when Republicans— critical legislation. Unless we can pass pore. The clerk will call the roll. even Republicans who know that he is the reforms that are in the For the The senior assistant legislative clerk lying—continue to follow him down People Act, we will keep living under a proceeded to call the roll. that rabbit hole. broken status quo where the special in- Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask In one of New Mexico’s other neigh- terests wield far too much control and unanimous consent that the order for boring States, in Arizona, there is a so- State lawmakers can continue to un- the quorum call be rescinded. called audit of the votes cast in their dermine and ignore constitutional The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- largest county. This bogus audit is rights. pore. Without objection, it is so or- being conducted by a private company It is outrageous that Senate Repub- dered. paid for by secret pro-Trump funders, licans, as we heard from the minority Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, later with no effective oversight. leader, are planning to block legisla- today, the Senate will vote on S. 2093. When you outsource nonpartisan tion to restore voting rights and bring S. 2093 is the new S. 1. It is the latest election work to a firm calling them- much-needed transparency and ethics version of the so-called For the People selves the Cyber Ninjas, you know into our elections. Their refusal to Act, which is a massive, massive Fed- things are off the rails. All of the dis- even allow debate on the For the Peo- eral takeover of election law. trust in our elections that has been ple Act should be seen for what it is. It So why are we taking up a massive ginned up by the former President is is a ringing endorsement of former Federal takeover of election law? Well, all the more reason for us to come to- President Trump’s conspiracy theories that is a good question. Two years ago, gether to pass commonsense reforms and his attacks on our elections and on Democrats told us that we needed to that would restore all Americans’ faith reality itself. pass this law because our electoral sys- in our elections and in our democracy. Refusing to take up the For the Peo- tem was broken. Well, then came 2020. The right of every lawful American ple Act will prop up the campaigns We had a record voter turnout, the to vote is just that; it is a right, and no that we are seeing in States across the largest voter turnout since the election one, no one, should be able to take that country that strip Americans of our of 1900, the largest turnout in 120 years away. The public should have con- hard-won right to vote. in American history. And Democrats fidence that our leaders are working on Mr. President, I want to be clear. If won the White House. their behalf, not in fealty to a class of Senate Republicans are successful later After that, it got a little awkward to dark money billionaires. They deserve today in using the filibuster to block complain that our electoral system was transparency so that they can see who the Senate from even debating the For broken. So Democrats found a new ar- is behind the political ads on their tele- the People Act, this cannot be the end gument. Now, we have to pass this leg- vision screens and their social media of the story. We simply cannot give up islation to stop States from taking feeds. Most importantly, they deserve on passing voting rights legislation in away voting rights. According to to know that our fundamentally Amer- this Congress, not when our democracy Democrats, States’ moves to update or ican right to vote is secure, accessible, is what is on the line. clarify their election laws in the wake and easy to navigate for every single We should all remember that the fili- of pandemic challenges and vote-count- lawful American. buster is a rule, a rule that cannot ing confusion are really plots to re- That is why it is so important for the even be found in the Constitution, but strict voter access. Senate to take up the For the People voting, voting is an American right. Of course, so far, most 2021 State Act this week. This comprehensive leg- When I think about this, I remember election law updates have proved to be islation addresses all of the critical my former colleague across the hall both standard and mainstream, but challenges facing our political systems from me, actually, when I served in the that hasn’t stopped Democrats who and our democratic institutions. The House, Representative John Lewis. It have, at times, resorted to outright lies For the People Act would restore was one of the most humbling experi- in their efforts to persuade Americans

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And Demo- In fact, the ACLU—the American is going to fail, and should fail later crats’ real reason—because they think Civil Liberties Union—actually op- today, but why would you bring it to S. 1 will give them an advantage in fu- posed the House’s version of S. 1 in the the floor? Well, allegedly, the reason to ture elections—is not really one that last Congress because the bill would bring it to the floor was to provide they can use to sell the bill, although ‘‘unconstitutionally burden speech and pressures on certain Democratic Mem- Speaker PELOSI did admit on national associational rights.’’ That is right. bers that this is the reason that they television that she thought S. 1 would The American Civil Liberties Union op- need to vote to do away with the legis- boost Democrats’ electoral chances. posed the legislation because the bill lative filibuster, which is something The question is where to start when would ‘‘unconstitutionally burden that has been part of the Senate going it comes to the bill’s content. As I said, speech and associational rights.’’ back to our Founding Fathers. In fact, like the original S. 1, the new S. 1 is an As hard as it is to believe when you the very reason the Founding Fathers unprecedented Federal takeover of look at the bill’s provisions, S. 1 was created the U.S. Senate was a check elections. Historically, running elec- billed as an election integrity bill. In and balance against majoritarian rule tions has largely been a matter for fact, this legislation would undermine and running roughshod over the rights States, which tailor election laws to election integrity, making our elec- of the minority here in the U.S. Sen- the particular needs of their cities and tions less secure and more susceptible ate. And the legislative filibuster has communities. to fraud. And it would undermine voter ensured and provided that protection, S. 1 would impose one-size-fits-all, confidence in our elections. so much so that it was used extensively Federal regulations on elections—in The partisan divide in this country in the last 6 years, when Republicans many cases, deeply problematic regula- has reached new heights, and voters on were in control of the Senate, by the tions. S. 1 would require States to both sides have lost confidence in our Democrats to filibuster legislation. In allow unlimited ballot harvesting, electoral process. Any election legisla- fact, it was used to filibuster which is the controversial practice of tion that we take up should be focused coronavirus relief bills. It was used to allowing political operatives and oth- on building voter confidence in the filibuster police reform bills. It was ers to pick up and deliver ballots, with fairness of our electoral system, not used over and over to block the former all of the possibilities for fraud that undermining it. President’s nominees. And yet, now, we that creates. Do my Democratic colleagues seri- are being told that the Senate needs to It would gut State voter ID laws— ously believe—seriously believe—that get rid of the legislative filibuster and laws which, I would point out, are sup- S. 1 would do anything to increase that all those Democrats, all those on ported by a strong majority of the voter confidence in the unbiased char- the other side of the aisle who used it American people. A recent poll said 80 acter of our electoral system? Do they extensively to block Republican legis- percent of Americans support voter ID seriously believe that their bill looks lation over the past 6 years, now be- laws. It would remove legal penalties like a nonpartisan attempt to protect lieve that we need to get rid of this leg- for registering individuals who are here American elections? They can’t pos- islative filibuster and that this bill is illegally—and so much more. sibly. example No. 1 for why that is nec- But the new S. 1, like the old S. 1, From the newly partisan FEC to an essary. goes way beyond undermining the secu- IRS empowered to reject tax-exempt Well, it is really ironic and inter- rity of our elections and increasing the status for organizations whose beliefs esting to hear Members on the other likelihood of voter fraud. It would im- it doesn’t like, S. 1 is very clearly a bill side make that argument, given where plement public funding of political designed purely and simply to enhance they were a couple of years ago. It was campaigns, which would mean that political power—the political power, just a couple of years ago—maybe 3 government dollars, money that be- Democrats hope, of the Democratic years ago—that 33 Democratic Sen- longs to the American taxpayer, would Party. It is the very opposite of a non- ators signed a letter—a letter—to the go to funding yard signs and attack partisan reform bill. Republican leader at the time, Senator ads. Sitting Senators alone could qual- And I have to ask my Democratic MCCONNELL, saying that we need to ify for more than $1.8 billion in public colleagues, do you really want an elec- preserve the filibuster, the legislative funding. And that doesn’t count their toral system that is perceived as par- filibuster, in the Senate because it is so challengers. tisan and which half the country crucial to the essence of the Senate Yes, with a record high debt, Demo- doesn’t trust? Haven’t we seen the con- and the protections that it provides for crats apparently think that dropping a sequences of that? Are you really pre- the rights of the minority here in the couple billion dollars here and there on pared to sacrifice voter confidence in U.S. Senate. Thirty-three Democrats, attack ads and partisan rallies is a our electoral system just so you can many of whom are still serving in this good use of taxpayer dollars. win elections? body, adopted that position. And, in fact, the Democratic whip, And from there, believe it or not, the Later this afternoon, we will vote on my counterpart on the Democratic ideas only get worse. S. 1 would perma- S. 1. And I fully expect that this legis- side, said, a couple of years ago on a nently undermine confidence in our lation will be blocked, and it should be. morning show: electoral system by turning the Fed- The Senate’s rules, which require the eral Election Commission, the primary agreement of 60 Senators to move for- I can tell you that would be the end of the Senate as it was originally devised and cre- enforcer of election law in this coun- ward to consider legislation, were de- ated going back to our Founding Fathers. We try, into a partisan body. That is right. signed—designed—for times just like have to acknowledge our respect for the mi- The Democrats’ bill would turn the pri- these, times when a narrow partisan nority, and that is what the Senate tries to mary enforcer of election law in this majority attempts to shove through do in its composition and in its procedure. country into a partisan body. Now, I partisan legislation, times when a par- ‘‘I can tell you,’’ he said, the Demo- am interested to hear how this is sup- tisan majority attacks the freedoms cratic whip, the Senator from Illinois, posed to enhance voter confidence in that our government exists to protect. ‘‘that it would be the end of the Senate our electoral system. Every single FEC The Senate was established to act as as it was originally devised and created ruling would be suspect. a monitoring body and check attempts going back to our Founding Fathers.’’ And on top of all this, S. 1 makes a to ride roughshod over minority rights In other words, we need to preserve the concerted attack on freedom of speech. or to curtail our rights and our lib- filibuster to preserve our democracy. It It would impose onerous requirements erties. And today the Senate will fulfill is essential. That was the view as re- and restrictions on political speech. It that role and prevent this dangerous, cently as a couple of years ago. And would open up private Americans to re- partisan takeover of our electoral sys- now, now, we have to get rid of the fili- taliation and intimidation simply for tem from moving forward. buster to preserve our democracy 2

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Well, all I can try. and bring it to the floor for a show vote say is, the rationale for what we are And yet here we are bringing a bill to to put pressure—to put pressure—on doing today changes depending on the the floor for no other purpose than to Senate Democrats, who, as I said, year, depending on the election, but have a show vote to try and pressure rightfully, are defending that very pro- the goal is the same, and that is to cre- certain Democratic Senators who, cedure, which has worked so well to ate a permanent political advantage rightfully, are defending the legislative their advantage for the past 6 years. for one party—that is all this is filibuster as an essential element of And now we are told the reason they about—and to persuade and pressure protecting the rights of the minority in have to change it is because Repub- certain Democratic Senators to do the Senate, of requiring cooperation licans are being so—we are not cooper- away with one of the fundamental ele- and collaboration and bringing people ating. We are not—you know, we are ments of the U.S. Senate in the form of together on legislation. Solutions in sticks in the mud. We are stopping and a legislative filibuster. the Senate, historically—and I was a blocking things. I hope this vote will make at least We haven’t even been in the minority staffer here back in the 1980s. That is some Democrats think twice about the how long my tenure, at least as a staff- now for 6 months. We spent the last 6 wisdom of permanently politicizing our er and now subsequently as a Member, years in the majority, as the other side electoral system and that it will en- goes back. But the Senate is a place extensively—and I emphasize ‘‘exten- courage them to make sure that any where solutions tend to be found in the sively’’ because any study of the data future election reform proposals are middle because that is required. It is would suggest that—to block Repub- genuinely bipartisan in nature. required that there be 60 votes to move lican initiatives, to force Republicans Unfortunately, I think it is more consequential legislation. And as a re- to come together to find 60 votes. That likely that Democrats are going to use sult of that, Members on both sides was their position and posture for the this vote to argue for destroying the have to come together. If you want to past 6 years, including 33 Democratic Senate’s longstanding protections for pass big things in the Senate, you have Senators who, as recently as 3 years minority rights. But today—today, at to figure out a way to get 60 votes. And ago, sent a letter to the Republican least, the Senate will fulfill its con- right now that would require—in the leader, saying that we have got to pro- stitutional mandate and act as a check Senate, if you had every Democrat, 50 tect the legislative filibuster—state- on this attempt to undermine our basic Democrats, you would have to get 10 ments like the one made by the Sen- freedoms. Republicans. As was the case when we ator from Illinois that doing away with I yield the floor. had the majority in the Senate, we had the filibuster would end the Senate as it was originally devised and created, I suggest the absence of a quorum. to get seven Democrats to do anything. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. And so, in order to even move essential going back to our Founding Fathers. PADILLA). legislation like the coronavirus bill, we One of the essential elements of this Republic constitutionally was the need The clerk will call the roll. had to reach out to the other side. And The legislative clerk proceeded to it forced that compromise, that col- for checks and balances. And the bicameral creation of the Founding Fa- call the roll. laboration, that willingness to come Mr. WARNOCK. Mr. President, I ask together and work in a bipartisan way thers, the House, which is based upon the majority, 2-year terms, designed to unanimous consent that the order for on solutions that are durable, that are the quorum call be rescinded. durable for this country. reflect the will of the of people, the balance and check that was created The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without It is really interesting in this Wash- objection, it is so ordered. ington Post op-ed by Senator SINEMA, against that was the U.S. Senate, with 6-year terms, where you have proce- The Senator from Georgia. where she points out—makes that very Mr. WARNOCK. Mr. President, I rise point that if you can do something at dures and rules that make it more difficult and challenging, that force this today at a defining moment in Amer- 51 votes today, and one side blows up ican history and at a time when I sin- the rules in the Senate, that when the place to be more deliberative, to be more compromising, to consult and cerely believe that what we do or fail majority changes—and it always does to do will have long-lasting and far- in the Senate, and she points out that work together. reaching implications for the health, sometimes when you get in the major- And so what we are doing today, you viability, and vitality of the world’s ity, you think you will be there for- are going to get up, and my colleagues greatest democracy. ever. Well, I have been here long on the other side are going to talk We debate many important issues in enough to have been in the majority about how critical it is that we do this this Chamber, but this issue, the issue and the minority and in the majority because all these States are enacting of voting rights, I argue, is decidedly and the minority again. It goes back these terrible, terrible election re- and forth. forms. And as I said earlier, most of different. It is formative and So what are you going to do then the which, at least from what I have seen, foundational. It is the framework in next time the Senate majority flips are very mainstream and consistent which all of our other debates take and all those things that the other side with what the Founders designed in place, for this issue is about the preser- thinks are awful, awful ideas that the our Constitution, and that is for States vation and the protection of the de- Republicans have, and they would love to have principal primacy when it mocracy itself. That is, after all, what to be able to block them or at least comes to controlling and regulating we claim to be. That is who we are—a force Republicans to come to the table elections in this country. But as I said, democracy built on that sacred idea of and negotiate a solution that would re- it was argued 2 years ago, 3 years ago, one person, one vote. quire some bipartisan participation to in 2019, when this bill was introduced, With all the arguments taking place get to 60 votes—what are you going to that it needed to be introduced because in the country right now, with all of do then, where we have 51 votes when we have got to do something to in- the audits being ordered, and with all one side gets the majority and 50 votes crease participation in our elections; of the voting legislation being fever- and we go back and forth and we have that we really need to encourage peo- ishly passed in States all across our this policy, this kind of policy roller ple to be more active in our elections; country, clearly, ironically, there is coaster that provides no certainty, no that we have got to get people to vote, agreement—albeit for different reasons predictability, and certainly gets away which they did, in record numbers—the on the right and on the left—that de- from the checks and balances that the biggest turnout since 1900, biggest mocracy itself is in danger. Folks on Founders intended? voter participation in the 2020 election the left and folks on the right believe The filibuster—the legislative fili- literally in 120 years in American his- that there is something broken and it buster, the rules of the Senate, the pro- tory. needs to be fixed.

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So I rise with what I think is a sim- dangerous Rubicon in our Nation that I hope we can take a bipartisan vote ple request of my colleagues. Let’s do will make it extremely difficult for the to begin debate on this important piece our job. Resist the easy route, the next generation to secure voting rights of legislation because that is what de- temptation to hide behind Senate pro- for every eligible American. mocracy is all about. History is watch- cedure, and let’s have a principled con- This is not just another moment in ing, and the future is waiting to see if versation in front of the American peo- another Congress. We should not think we are who we say we are—the United ple about voting rights. Let’s have that of this as rote and routine. This is a de- States Senate, a serious-minded, delib- conversation right here, right now. fining moment that calls upon us to erative body, the United States of How could we do otherwise? speak, to debate, to act. After all, Con- America, a nation built on that simple It is said that we are the most impor- gress represents the people. It is the but sublime principle: one person, one tant deliberative body on the planet. job of Congress, as prescribed in article vote. Well, colleagues, how derelict in our I, section 4, to ensure that the people I yield the floor. duty would we be if, in this defining are not squeezed out and locked out of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- moment we refuse to even have a de- their own democracy. This is not our ator from Arkansas. bate—a debate—about how best to pre- house; this is the house of the people. Mr. COTTON. Mr. President, I had serve and protect that which is most We are stewards of that trust. We have not planned to speak about the Demo- precious: the democracy itself. to ensure that the voices of the people cratic power grab known as S. 1 and In my maiden speech this past can be heard in their own house, and H.R. 1, the For the People Act. I have March, I made an urgent call upon this that is why I am urging my colleagues said my piece on this bill before on the body to act to protect the right to to begin debating on the voting rights Senate floor and in many other forums. vote, and I warned then that the cords legislation before us. That debate is But I have listened to my Democratic of our democracy were dangerously happening right now out there. How friends all day long talk about this bill. We will later today vote on what is frayed. That was not theoretical stuff could it not happen in here? known as a motion to proceed to the from me. I hail from Georgia. I argued I know some of my Republican debate on this bill. That motion will then that our democracy was being friends are vowing to prevent this de- fail. It won’t come close to passing. frayed by unfounded conspiracy theo- bate, to stop it before it begins. And we And our Democratic friends are saying: ries that led to an attack on this very are not talking yet about passing the bill. Be very clear. We are just talking They won’t even debate. They won’t Chamber and undermined by an on- about talking about it, and they don’t even debate election reforms. slaught of State-level proposals aimed even want to do that. Really? Well, first off, let me say, if you ask at suppressing the vote. Surely some of my Republican me what the Republican plan to fed- Since I gave that maiden speech, friends believe at the very least that in eralize our elections is, my answer is, things have only gotten worse. When I this Chamber, we should be able to de- we don’t have a plan to federalize our spoke here in March, 250 voter suppres- bate about voting rights. After all, vot- elections. We don’t think we should sion proposals had been introduced in ing rights are preservative of all other federalize our elections. We think the 43 States—250 proposals. Now it is 389 rights. And what could be more hypo- States and their counties have done a proposals in 48 States. A violent as- critical and cynical than invoking mi- pretty good job, traditionally, of run- sault on this Capitol is now metasta- nority rights in the Senate as a pretext ning our elections. sizing to voter suppression proposals for preventing debate about how to pre- I would also remind my Democratic all across the United States of Amer- serve minority rights in the society? friends that what they present as some ica. Since I spoke here in March, Geor- I stand here as a proud American. I kind of unprecedented affront to hav- gia and 13 other States have enacted believe in democracy with all of my ing a democratic debate in the Senate these voter suppression bills into law— heart. I believe that democracy is the happened repeatedly, hundreds of 14 in total. That is 14 States, and political enactment of a spiritual idea, times, in the last administration. counting, where partisan actors, that we are all children of God, and My Democratic friends simply voted power-hungry politicians have acted that we have within us a spark of the not even to have a debate—not even to along partisan lines to make it harder, divine and therefore a right to help de- have a debate on, say, a coronavirus re- not easier, for eligible voters to cast a termine our country’s direction and lief package last summer, which could ballot and guarantee that ballot will our destiny within it. have gotten aid to families and busi- actually count. I believe in democracy, government nesses when they needed it. When the In Georgia, after record voter turn- of the people, by the people, and for the pandemic was still raging, when vac- out in a historic election, there is now people. I believe that the blind spots in cines were still months away, they fili- a provision in S.B. 202 that allows par- our public policy and the wrongs in our bustered even a debate until after the tisan actors at the State level to take history are made right through the election, when we passed, in December, over the board—to take it over—to power of democracy, people of diverse almost exactly the same bill that was take over the process at the local level perspectives helping us to see more under consideration. as voters are casting their ballots. fully and embrace more completely They blocked even a debate—even a Imagine that. That same law also al- what it means to be a government of debate—on policing reforms last sum- lows any citizen to challenge the vot- the people, by the people, for the peo- mer that might have helped provide po- ing rights of an unlimited number of ple. It is how Black people finally lice departments across the country citizens, making it difficult to see how gained their citizenship; women, the with additional financial support or you can certify any election. suffrage; members of the LGBTQ+ com- training resources. Let’s not kid ourselves. In this munity, their dignity and equality I could go on and on about the bills Chamber, of all places, a few months under law. on which they blocked even a debate, after January 6, this is dangerous stuff. Diverse perspectives and voices help like protecting unborn children who That is one reason we need to debate us to see what we would not otherwise can survive outside their mother’s the legislation before us. see, and that is precisely what is being womb. Yet, today, the Democrats act I am hoping to include a provision I imperiled right now by all of these as if it is some terrible affront that we introduced yesterday with some of my voter suppression bills and by some in are not even going to have a debate on colleagues that will prevent politicians this Chamber to forestall a necessary a bill that would be one of the biggest from being able to overrule local elec- debate about voting rights at this de- power grabs by Washington in the his- tion officials and therefore subvert the fining moment in our history. tory of our democracy.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:07 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G22JN6.009 S22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S4668 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 22, 2021 Then you have a lot of Democrats Mr. COTTON. They note that these Should American citizens work on who are complaining that the civic rules have changed on our Executive behalf of a Communist Chinese mili- rules and customs—the filibuster has Calendar when we consider traditional tary company? If they do, should they to go. They say it is a racist relic of nominees or executive branch nomi- then go on to serve in senior positions the Jim Crow era. nees, but they say: in the U.S. Government, making poli- I will acknowledge that some Demo- We are mindful of the unique role the Sen- cies that will directly affect our safety crats over the years used the filibuster ate plays in the legislative process, and we and security? These aren’t academic to block civil rights progress, but I will are steadfastly committed to ensuring that questions. The Senate is now consid- also remind my Democratic colleagues this great [American] institution continues ering whether to confirm one Chris- that, yes, they used the filibuster hun- to serve as the world’s greatest deliberative topher Fonzone for a senior legal posi- dreds of times in the last administra- body. Therefore, we are asking you [Senator tion in the Office of the Director of Na- tion. SCHUMER and Senator MCCONNELL] to join us tional Intelligence. Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- in opposing any effort to curtail the existing By all accounts, Mr. Fonzone is a ca- rights and prerogatives of Senators to en- sent to have printed in the RECORD this gage in full, robust, and extended debate as pable lawyer. I don’t question his letter written on April 7, 2017, persua- we consider legislation before this body in qualifications or his character, but sively authored by SUSAN COLLINS and the future. there is reason to question his judg- CHRIS COONS and signed by more than Let me remind you, more than 60 ment. 60 of our fellow Senators urging Sen- Senators signed this. Twenty-six While working as a law partner at ator MCCONNELL and Senator SCHUMER Democrats currently serving in the Sidley Austin, Mr. Fonzone performed to ‘‘preserve the existing rules, prac- Senate signed it, 27 if you include the legal work for Huawei, as well as Chi- tices and traditions as they pertain to Vice President. na’s Ministry of Commerce. He per- the right of Members to engage in ex- Let me just give you a few notables. formed this work during a critical pe- tended debate on legislation.’’ As I said, the Vice President signed it. riod when our government was actively There being no objection, the mate- The following chairs of Senate commit- exposing Huawei as a Chinese spy com- rial was ordered to be printed in the tees signed this letter 4 short years pany and applying sanctions to it. He also wasn’t just a longtime lawyer RECORD, as follows: ago: Senators LEAHY, WARNER, CANT- in private practice with long-standing U.S. SENATE, WELL, CARPER, REED, STABENOW, and clients, to include foreign clients; he Washington, DC, April 7, 2017. MENENDEZ. Some other notable Sen- had spent most of his career in govern- Hon. MITCH MCCONNELL, ators—as I said, it was authored by Majority Leader, U.S. Senate, ment, primarily in national security Senator COONS, one of Joe Biden’s clos- Washington, DC. roles. I cannot imagine that he was not est friends in the U.S. Senate. Senator Hon. CHARLES E. SCHUMER, aware of the China threat in general or KING, who often finds himself in the Democratic Leader, U.S. Senate, the Huawei threat in particular. After Washington, DC. middle of consequential debates; Sen- all, the House Intelligence Committee DEAR MAJORITY LEADER MCCONNELL AND ator HEINRICH, who apparently has DEMOCRATIC LEADER SCHUMER: We are writ- had produced a landmark report expos- changed his tune and today is advo- ing Huawei in 2012, while he served in ing to urge you to support our efforts to pre- cating aggressively to eliminate the serve existing rules, practices, and traditions the Obama administration. filibuster, just like Senator SCHATZ; as they pertain to the right of Members to Now, I recognize he didn’t do all that engage in extended debate on legislation be- Senator BOOKER; Senator FEINSTEIN, much work for Huawei—just a few fore the United States Senate. Senators have one of the longest serving Democrats billable hours here and there—but the expressed a variety of opinions about the ap- in the Senate; Senator KAINE, who was fact remains that he first served propriateness of limiting debate when we are the Vice Presidential nominee for the Huawei, and now he wants to serve in considering judicial and executive branch Democratic Party in 2016; Senator the U.S. Government. Nor is he willing nominations. Regardless of our past dis- TESTER, again, who often finds himself to foreclose the possibility of working agreements on that issue, we are united in in the middle of consequential, bipar- our determination to preserve the ability of for such companies in the future. tisan negotiations. Unfortunately, Mr. Fonzone is far Members to engage in extended debate when Yet, somehow, something has bills are on the Senate floor. from alone in his lapse of judgment. We are mindful of the unique role the Sen- changed since 2017. Something has There is a rapidly revolving door in ate plays in the legislative process, and we changed, and most of these Democratic Washington, DC, that shuttles people are steadfastly committed to ensuring that Senators now think that the Senate in and out of government. Unfortu- this great American institution continues to rules must be destroyed so they can nately, some of those people go on to serve as the world’s greatest deliberative pass their massive power grab. What work for companies with ties to the body. Therefore, we are asking you to join us could it be that has changed? What Chinese Government and its armed in opposing any effort to curtail the existing could it be? I don’t know. Maybe— rights and prerogatives of Senators to en- wing, the People’s Liberation Army, gage in full, robust, and extended debate as maybe it is that Democrats have the after they cycle out of government. we consider legislation before this body in most slender reed of power with Joe These individuals are part of what I the future. Biden in the White House and a 50–50 call the new China lobby. They work at Sincerely, Senate and a four-seat majority in the white-shoe law firms, sprawling multi- Susan M. Collins, Orrin Hatch, Claire House. national corporations, and big banks. McCaskill, Lisa Murkowski, Christopher A. I wish my Democratic colleagues un- Their pockets are lined with Chinese Coons, Joe Manchin, John McCaine, Patrick derstood that the shoe can pinch when Leahy, Roger F. Wicker, Luther Strange. Communist cash, just like Hollywood Angus S. King, Jr., Michael F. Bennett, it is on the other foot. executives and NBA stars and ivory Amy Klobuchar, Robert P. Casey, Jr., Martin NOMINATION OF CHRISTOPHER CHARLES tower academics. Some of them get Heinrich, John Boozman, Lindsey Graham, FONZONE very rich by doing Beijing’s bidding, Richard Burr, Mark R. Warner, Jerry Moran. Mr. President, Huawei is no ordinary and they don’t want the gravy train to Roy Blunt, Marco Rubio, Jeanne Shaheen, phone company; it is the eyes and ears stop. Thom Tillis, Sherrod Brown, Shelley Moore of the Chinese Communist Party. Ac- Consider a recent article in the Fi- Capito, Kirsten E. Gillibrand, Brian Schatz, cording to our Department of Defense, nancial Times, which reported that Michael E. Enzi, Dean Heller. Cory A. Booker, Mazie K. Hirono, Dianne Huawei is a ‘‘Communist Chinese mili- some of the richest banks and invest- Feinstein, John Thune, Bill Cassidy, Heidi tary company’’ that is controlled by ment firms in America had been form- Heitkamp, Jeff Flake, Chuck Grassley, the People’s Liberation Army. A ing partnerships with Chinese state- Maria Cantwell, Rob Portman. former officer in the PLA founded run banks. Similarly, some of Amer- Lamar Alexander, John Kennedy, John Huawei. ica’s biggest companies, like Nike and Tester, Thomas R. Carper, Pat Roberts, Mar- Huawei is built on stolen technology Coca-Cola, are so addicted to access to garet Wood Hassan, Tammy Duckworth, from American companies like Cisco, the Chinese market that they lobbied Jack Reed, Thad Cochran, Joe Donnelly. Ben Sasse, Todd Young, Kamala D. Harris, and it is engaged in espionage all last year against a bill to crack down Bill Nelson, Johnny Isakson, Edward J. Mar- around the world on behalf of its mas- on goods made by slave labor—all be- key, Mike Lee, Debbie Stabenow, Sheldon ters in Beijing, which raises some im- cause that bill would make it more dif- Whitehouse, Robert Menendez, Tim Kaine. portant questions. ficult for Coke and Nike to make their

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We are seeing this across the to his ears in Chinese cash—to work for names but shares several features in country. We have seen too many of our companies that are little more than common—a view that America is a sys- children exposed to a curriculum like puppets of the Chinese state. temically racist place and systemically the 1619 Project and its derivatives That is deeply troubling, and it is unjust; a view of America as corrupt; a that encourage division rather than high time the U.S. Senate take a stand view of American society as one that unity, that rewrites our history in the against the China lobby. That is why I needs to be deconstructed, that needs service of an ideological agenda rather will, regrettably, oppose Mr. Fonzone’s to be pulled apart, torn down, and then than in the service of truth. nomination. Although he is far from rebuilt in a fundamentally different Young children set off to school with the worst offender, it is time we start way. eyes full of hope and hearts, full of drawing a line, and in the future, I will Now, this broad ideology has become pride in our country, only to be taught therefore carefully scrutinize nominees known in public as critical race theory that White privilege defines the Na- for ties to the regime in Beijing and or sometimes just critical theory. And tion, that subjects like mathematics military companies like Huawei. let me tell you, as someone who has are inherently racist, that the Chris- If you wish to serve in the U.S. Gov- taught in our Nation’s universities, tian faith is oppressive. They are ernment in the future, let me be very someone who has seen our institutions taught that the nuclear family perpet- clear: Do not do business with the Chi- of higher learning up close, I would say uates racism. nese Communist Party or its military to those in the media and elsewhere Now, imagine for a moment if you or the companies that support it. Stop who now deny that there is any such were taught the same. Imagine if you it today. Don’t take the work. Don’t thing as critical theory, that critical were taught that your dreams were un- take the meeting. Don’t cash the theory is, in fact, very real, it is very just or unfair, that your family were check. influential, and it appears to have be- oppressors, that you were at fault for A man cannot serve two masters. It come the animating ideology of this the problems of our society today. is as true today as it was in the old administration. That is cause for great These are just children. We should be days. concern. nurturing their dreams. We should be I yield the floor. Critical theory is an ideology that nurturing their hopes. We should be The PRESIDING OFFICER. Mr. says the United States is rotten to its giving them a great hope for the fu- President from Missouri. core. The leaders of this movement ture, for the future of this great Nation Mr. HAWLEY. Mr. President, I ask think our society is defined by White known as the United States of Amer- unanimous consent that Senators supremacy. They think our leaders are ica, a hope for the future of the great- RUBIO, PETERS, and I be allowed to complicit, at best. est Nation in the history of the world, complete our remarks before the sched- They think that all Americans are ei- rather than teaching them to mistrust uled rollcall vote. ther oppressors or oppressed. In our their classmates and to distrust their The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there world-class military, these critics see a own history. any objection? vehicle for discrimination. In our It doesn’t end there. Last year, we Without objection, it is so ordered. American flag, they see propaganda. In discovered that Federal agencies and NOMINATION OF KIRAN ARJANDAS AHUJA our family businesses, they see White other organizations funded by tax- Mr. HAWLEY. Mr. President, I am supremacy. In our police officers, they payers were holding workplace training here today to talk about those things see agents of racial oppression. sessions where Federal employees were that unite us as Americans, and I am These critics allow no room for told that ‘‘virtually all White people here to talk about those things that di- merit, for experience, or for grace in contribute to racism’’—that is a vide us. our life together. They pit Whiteness quote—or where civil servants were re- For centuries, public service has been and Blackness against each other in a quired to say that they ‘‘benefit from something that unites Americans, manner that reduces every American, racism.’’ drawing us together. Citizens from all no matter their character or their Now, President Trump put an end to walks of life serve in our military. creed, to their racial identity alone. this divisive curriculum, and he was They serve in Federal and State and One of these critics, Dr. Ibram Kendi right to do so. Workplace diversity local governments. They serve in po- wrote this: training should focus on bringing peo- lice units and in fire departments The only remedy to past discrimination is ple together, not on driving them across our country. They serve as present discrimination. The only remedy to apart. But under this new administra- teachers and coaches. And we as a na- present discrimination is future discrimination, I fear that critical theory is mak- tion are better off for their service and tion. ing a comeback. for their sacrifice. That is right. That is what he said. In March, President Biden rescinded Those who serve our Nation do it not Think about that for a moment. He is the former President’s ban on this divi- because they have to but because they saying he is opposed to equality under sive curriculum, and now, he has nomi- want to. They do it because they be- the law. He is opposing our merit-based nated Kiran Ahuja to be Director of the lieve this Nation is worth serving. system for Federal employment. Dr. Office of Personnel Management. That They do it because they believe this Kendi and his followers are in no un- is a key position that runs human re- Nation is worth defending. They be- certain terms advocating for State- sources for the entire Federal Govern- lieve it is worth celebrating. And they sanctioned racism in the United States ment and millions of its employees. are right to think all of those things. of America. Ms. Ahuja’s nomination is before the Service to this country is an act of Now, it is a free country. Dr. Kendi Senate today. I am concerned that Ms. selflessness that affirms our Nation is and these other authors can write their Ahuja is a disciple of radical theorists. a place worth believing in. books and debate their views and put She has frequently promoted Dr. But I am concerned that the present them out in public. It is absolutely Kendi. She called him a ‘‘thought lead- administration and this President, their right to do so. They are welcome er’’ at her confirmation hearing back President Joe Biden, do not share this to do so. But what we cannot allow— in April. Just last year, Ms. Ahuja point of view. I am worried that Presi- what we must not allow—is our Fed- wrote that we must free the Nation dent Biden is nominating for Federal eral Government to affirm and sanc- from the ‘‘daily trials of White suprem- office individuals who do not share a tion and advocate this critical race acy.’’ Those are her words. view of America as a good and decent theory. We cannot allow the United She appeared to endorse Dr. Kendi’s place, who do not believe that the his- States of America, the greatest Nation claim that the election of President

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And un- Kendi’s vision for America. hope and not despair. fortunately, these challenges were I am concerned that, as the Federal The advocates of critical theory tell made worse due to the lack of con- Government’s HR director, Ms. Ahuja us we have to dismantle our culture, sistent and committed leadership at could use her platform to promote rad- our history, our families, our Jewish OPM. Our dedicated public servants are ical ideologies that seek to divide rath- and Christian heritage and beliefs be- on the frontline every day, responding er than unite people. She could bring cause they are all oppressive. They say to the ongoing pandemic, protecting critical race theory back into Federal the future of this Nation will be de- our national security, and delivering Government training and to every level fined by racial division and racial vital services to the American people of Federal personnel, stronger than strife. I reject that prophecy of our fu- each and every day. The dedicated men ever. And I am not alone in this con- ture, and I take my stand on the good- and women who serve at OPM and cern. All of my Republican colleagues ness of the American people and the throughout the civil service deserve a on the Homeland Security Committee God who guides us. I take my stand on qualified, experienced leader who is opposed Ms. Ahuja in a vote back in hope. committed to supporting the people April. It is not oppression that defines the who make government work. Two weeks ago, the Federal Law En- American story. It is hope. From the Ms. Ahuja’s career includes over two forcement Officers Association—they minutemen at Lexington and Concord, decades of management experience, in- represent 100,000 Federal police officers to the pioneers who found a new life in cluding running nonprofit organiza- that protect and defend our Nation the West, to the heroes of the Under- tions, leading the White House initia- every day—they announced that they ground Railroad, to the Union soldiers tive on Asian Americans and Pacific Is- were also concerned about Ms. Ahuja’s at Little Round Top, to the workers landers during the Obama administra- nomination because of her advocacy of who fought the old monopolies for fair tion, and serving as Chief of Staff at critical theory. pay, to the women who fought for suf- OPM. I have to say, I agree with Federal frage, to the young men who twice lib- Throughout this confirmation proc- law enforcement. I agree with what erated Europe, to the civil rights dem- ess, Ms. Ahuja has demonstrated that they said in their letter. We should onstrators likes of Bull Connor, to the she understands the mission of OPM nominate candidates for public office firemen and police officers who rebuilt and the experience of safeguarding the that are committed to ideological neu- New York and gave this country con- nonpartisan civil service. She has com- trality, to fairness, and to impartiality fidence again in the years after 9/11, it mitted to working closely and trans- under the law. I want to be clear, I do is love for one another and love for our parently with Congress to strengthen not for a moment question Ms. Ahuja’s country that we call home that has de- and to modernize the Federal work- sincerity or integrity. In fact, I thank fined our story and given us hope; and force. her for her willingness to serve the Na- that love and that hope will define our I am confident that Ms. Ahuja is the tion; but I cannot agree with what ap- future once again. I am confident of it. right person to lead OPM at this piv- pears to be her fundamental ideology. In this Nation, we are not united by otal time. She will provide the stra- At the end of the day, this is not about ethnic creed or race or religion—and tegic vision and the management need- politics or personalities; this is about proudly so. We are united by our ed to reinvigorate the Federal work- ensuring that the Federal Government shared history. We are united by what force. stands for unity, not division, har- we love together. We are united by the I urge my colleagues to join me in mony, not hate. radical belief that those who liberate As the Reverend Dr. King famously supporting the confirmation of Kiran others, those who practice grace and Ahuja for Director of OPM. said, and he was right, we should judge mercy, those who call forth the best in our fellow citizens by the content of those around them, they are the ones VOTE ON FONZONE NOMINATION their character, not by the color of who changed the world; and that prin- Mr. President, I ask for the yeas and their skin. We need a strong nation ciple, that truth, that hope, is what nays. with strong citizens who see each other drives our history. And we are not done The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a as Americans, not as oppressors or op- building that history yet. The greatest sufficient second? pressed. Nation in the history of the world is There appears to be a sufficient sec- Now, I have heard a lot of criticism not done yet. ond. about my position here today. I have Critical theory in all of its guises dis- Under the previous order, the ques- heard the corporate media and those on torts our history, it destroys our com- tion is, Will the Senate advise and con- the left say that I misunderstand crit- mon love, and it would leave us hope- sent to the Fonzone nomination? ical theory or that it is not real or that lessly divided, at enmity with one an- The yeas and nays have been ordered. it is not a real problem. I have heard other and alone. To this dark vision, The clerk will call the roll. many say the United States is indeed we must say no. To radical hope, we The bill clerk called the roll. built on oppression and remains a sys- must say yes. The result was announced—yeas 55, temically racist place. For these reasons, I urge my col- nays 45, as follows: All I can say is that is not the Amer- leagues to vote no on Ms. Ahuja’s nom- ica I see, that is not the America I ination. [Rollcall Vote No. 243 Ex.] know. The working people of this coun- I yield the floor. YEAS—55 try who have rallied to this Nation’s The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Baldwin Hassan Peters flag in every hour of danger, who are ator from Michigan. Bennet Heinrich Reed the first to help a neighbor in need, Mr. PETERS. Mr. President, I rise to Blumenthal Hickenlooper Rosen Blunt Hirono Sanders who coach our Little Leagues and vol- support Kiran Ahuja’s nomination to Booker Kaine Schatz unteer at our churches, who go to work be Director of the Office of Personnel Brown Kelly Schumer day in and day out to provide for their Management, or OPM. Ms. Ahuja is a Burr King Shaheen Cantwell Klobuchar Sinema families and protect the place they call proven leader who has the experience Cardin Leahy Smith home, these are not oppressors; these Carper Luja´ n and commitment needed to restore Stabenow Casey Manchin are liberators. These are not oppres- confidence in OPM and provide a vision Tester Collins Markey sors; these are great people. They live for the future of the Federal workforce. Coons Menendez Van Hollen with a spirit of liberty that has made OPM is an independent agency that Cornyn Merkley Warner this country the greatest country in supports more than 2 million Federal Cortez Masto Murkowski Warnock the history of the world, and they want employees who serve all across the gov- Duckworth Murphy Warren Durbin Murray Whitehouse to see that liberty extended to every ernment. Both OPM and the Federal Feinstein Ossoff Wyden member of the American family. That workforce have faced unprecedented Gillibrand Padilla

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Cramer Lankford Shelby Cassidy Johnson Scott (SC) The result was announced—yeas 50, Crapo Lee Sullivan Collins Kennedy Shelby Cruz Lummis Thune Cornyn Lankford nays 50, as follows: Sullivan Daines Marshall Tillis Cotton Lee [Rollcall Vote No. 245 Ex.] Thune Ernst McConnell Toomey Cramer Lummis YEAS—50 Fischer Moran Tuberville Crapo Marshall Tillis Graham Paul Wicker Cruz McConnell Toomey Baldwin Hickenlooper Reed Grassley Portman Young Daines Moran Tuberville Bennet Hirono Rosen Ernst Murkowski Wicker Blumenthal Kaine Sanders The nomination was confirmed. Fischer Paul Young Booker Kelly Schatz The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Brown King The VICE PRESIDENT. On this vote, Schumer LUJA´ N). Under the previous order, the Cantwell Klobuchar Shaheen the yeas are 50, the nays are 50. The Cardin Leahy Sinema motion to reconsider is considered ´ Senate being evenly divided, the Vice Carper Lujan Smith made and laid upon the table, and the Casey Manchin Stabenow President votes in the affirmative. Coons Markey President will be immediately notified Tester The motion is agreed to. Cortez Masto Menendez Van Hollen of the Senate’s action. Duckworth Merkley f Durbin Murphy Warner f Feinstein Murray Warnock EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Gillibrand Ossoff Warren CLOTURE MOTION The VICE PRESIDENT. The clerk Hassan Padilla Whitehouse Heinrich Peters Wyden The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant will report the nomination. to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the The senior assistant bill clerk read NAYS—50 Senate the pending cloture motion, the nomination of Kiran Arjandas Barrasso Graham Portman which the clerk will state. Ahuja, of Massachusetts, to be Director Blackburn Grassley Risch of the Office of Personnel Management Blunt Hagerty Romney The bill clerk read as follows: Boozman Hawley Rounds CLOTURE MOTION for a term of four years. Braun Hoeven Rubio f Burr Hyde-Smith Sasse We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- Capito Inhofe ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Scott (FL) RECESS Cassidy Johnson Scott (SC) Collins Kennedy Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby Shelby Cornyn Lankford move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- The VICE PRESIDENT. The Senate Sullivan Cotton Lee nation of Executive Calendar No. 107, Kiran stands in recess until 2:15 p.m. Thune Arjandas Ahuja, of Massachusetts, to be Di- Cramer Lummis Thereupon, the Senate, at 1:38 p.m., Crapo Marshall Tillis rector of the Office of Personnel Manage- recessed until 2:15 p.m. and reassem- Cruz McConnell Toomey ment for a term of four years. bled when called to order by the Pre- Daines Moran Tuberville Charles E. Schumer, Gary C. Peters, Ernst Murkowski Wicker Jacky Rosen, John Hickenlooper, siding Officer (Ms. CORTEZ MASTO). Fischer Paul Young Tammy Baldwin, Richard J. Durbin, f The VICE PRESIDENT. On this vote, Richard Blumenthal, Kirsten E. Gilli- brand, Raphael Warnock, Martin Hein- EXECUTIVE CALENDAR—Continued the yeas are 50, the nays are 50. The Senate being equally and evenly di- rich, Chris Van Hollen, Christopher The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- vided, the Vice President votes in the Murphy, Sheldon Whitehouse, Bernard ator from Michigan. Sanders, Jeff Merkley, Patty Murray, affirmative, and the nomination is con- Margaret Hassan. NOMINATION OF KIRAN ARJANDAS AHUJA firmed. The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- Mr. PETERS. Madam President, I The nomination was confirmed. imous consent, the mandatory quorum rise in support of Kiran Ahuja and her The VICE PRESIDENT. Under the call has been waived. nomination to be the Director of the previous order, the motion to recon- The question is, Is it the sense of the Office of Personnel Management, or sider is considered made and laid upon Senate that the nomination of Kiran the OPM. OPM needs an experienced, the table, and the President will imme- Arjandas Ahuja, of Massachusetts, to qualified leader who is committed to diately be notified of the Senate’s ac- be Director of the Office of Personnel the Federal workforce and is invested tion. in their future. Management for a term of four years, f Ms. Ahuja is that leader. She under- shall be brought to a close? LEGISLATIVE SESSION The yeas and nays are mandatory stands the unique challenges facing under the rule. OPM, and she has the management ex- --- perience and vision needed to restore The clerk will call the roll. FOR THE PEOPLE ACT OF 2021— and strengthen the workforce. I am The senior assistant bill clerk called MOTION TO PROCEED the roll. confident that Ms. Ahuja is the right person to lead OPM at this pivotal The VICE PRESIDENT. Under the The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 50, previous order, the Senate will proceed nays 50, as follows: time. I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting the confirmation of to legislative session to resume consid- [Rollcall Vote No. 244 Ex.] Kiran Ahuja for Director of OPM. eration of the motion to proceed to S. YEAS—50 VOTE ON AHUJA NOMINATION 2093, which the clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk Baldwin Hickenlooper Reed Madam President, I ask unanimous Bennet Hirono Rosen read as follows: Blumenthal Kaine consent that the vote scheduled to Sanders Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 77, S. Booker Kelly Schatz occur at 2:30 would occur immediately. 2093, a bill to expand Americans’ access to Brown King Schumer The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Cantwell Klobuchar the ballot box, reduce the influence of big Shaheen objection? Cardin Leahy Sinema money in politics, strengthen ethics rules for ´ Carper Lujan Smith Without objection, it is so ordered. public servants, and implement other anti- Casey Manchin Stabenow The question is, Will the Senate ad- corruption measures for the purpose of for- Coons Markey Tester tifying our democracy, and for other pur- Cortez Masto Menendez vise and consent to the Ahuja nomina- Van Hollen Duckworth Merkley tion? poses. Durbin Murphy Warner Mr. PETERS. I ask for the yeas and The VICE PRESIDENT. Under the Warnock Feinstein Murray nays. previous order, the time until 5:30 p.m. Gillibrand Ossoff Warren Hassan Padilla Whitehouse The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a is equally divided between the two Heinrich Peters Wyden sufficient second? leaders or their designees.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:54 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JN6.001 S22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S4672 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 22, 2021 The Senator from Michigan. people about their concerns, and we back. It includes disclosure require- Ms. STABENOW. I rise today to en- worked hard to gain people’s support ments so that citizens have a right to courage all of my colleagues to support for the next election. That is what you know who is giving them money, who the motion to proceed that is in front usually do, rather than trying to stop is behind those dark money donations. of us. people from voting. It reforms the Federal Election Com- We might disagree about the under- We did that hard work in Michigan, mission so they can better enforce the lying bill. In fact, we do disagree. Re- and you know what, we won the next election laws already on the books, and publicans and Democrats disagree election. In 2020, in the middle of a pan- it takes steps to protect our elections about the underlying bill, but that fact demic, more people in Michigan voted from foreign influence. shouldn’t prevent us from even having than ever before, 5.5 million of us. And I, for one, think these are essential a discussion about the bill and about Michigan voters clearly and resound- to our democracy. I know my Senate the issue. It is what we were sent here ingly chose Joe Biden to be our next Democratic colleagues feel the same. to do, to talk about the important President and KAMALA HARRIS to be However, Senate Republican colleagues issues that face the American people. our next Vice President of the United disagree. I can’t think of anything more im- States and the President of the Senate. So let’s pass this motion to proceed portant, anything more fundamental to They won by more than 150,000 votes. so we can talk about it, so we can have our democracy than the freedom to That is 14 times Donald Trump’s mar- a debate about it. Michigan voters vote. That is what we are talking gin in 2016. made their voices heard. The American about, the freedom to vote. We are sent But what did the Trump campaign people made their voices heard in the here to make our best arguments, to do? Well, their campaign—his allies election. We need to be debating this try to persuade Members who don’t see filed eight lawsuits in our State, lost issue and making sure that our voices the issue in the same way that we do, every one. And in the only case that are being heard across the country. and in the end, to vote on important was appealed to the Michigan Supreme I yield the floor. legislation like the bill that is in front Court, the court declined to hear the I suggest the absence of a quorum. of us to protect our freedom to vote as case, despite having a majority of Re- The VICE PRESIDENT. The clerk Americans. publican justices. Republicans know will call the roll. I want to thank Senator MANCHIN for that Michigan’s election was fair, the The legislative clerk proceeded to being willing to engage in this process results were accurate, and Joe Biden call the roll. in good faith and for his hard work on and KAMALA HARRIS won our State. Ms. MURKOWSKI. Madam President, the issue. I have to wonder why my Re- The people of Michigan voted. Michi- I ask unanimous consent that the order publican colleagues won’t do the same. gan counties verified it. Our State cer- for the quorum call be rescinded. What are they so afraid of? It is hard to tified it. There was no evidence of The VICE PRESIDENT. Without ob- believe that they are afraid of even fraud that would begin to suggest that jection, it is so ordered. having the debate—even having the de- we need legislation like what Michigan Ms. MURKOWSKI. Madam President, bate. Are they afraid that if the Amer- Republicans are pushing. The Repub- this afternoon, we will have before us, ican people hear both sides, the Amer- licans just didn’t like who as Members of the Senate, legislation ican people will figure out what they Michiganders voted for. That is the that is entitled the For the People Act. are trying to do? After all, the aim of same thing that is happening here. Re- Before I speak to the For the People the For the People Act is simply to publican colleagues don’t like being in Act, S. 1, I want to make clear to col- protect Americans’ freedom to vote the minority. They don’t like who peo- leagues that I have been keenly fo- and ensure their voices are heard. ple voted for. Well, you have a choice. cused, interested in ensuring that when Sadly, these rights are under attack You could work hard, try to gain peo- we have elections in this country, that all across the country, including Michi- ple’s trust, try to do things for people, they are free, they are fair and they gan. State lawmakers have introduced win the next election, or you can try to are accessible to all, that barriers to at least 389 bills to make it harder to take away their freedom to vote. voting should be placed on the side- vote in 48 States. In 2021, at least 14 I mean, think about it. Think about lines. States have enacted 22 new laws to the fact, in Michigan, Republicans For the past three sessions of Con- take away people’s freedom to vote. It didn’t like who we voted for, so they gress now, I have been the only Repub- is clear this is part of a coordinated, are coming after the voters. They are lican cosponsor of the Voting Rights nationwide assault on a fundamental coming after the voters. We know this Advancement Act. This was a measure right that my friend, the late Congress- is happening all across the country. It that in prior Congresses was led by man John Lewis, called ‘‘precious, al- is wrong. It is un-American, frankly. Senator LEAHY, and I was pleased to be most sacred.’’ And that is why we need this legisla- able to join him as a cosponsor. That Right now in Michigan, Republicans tion, to protect our freedom to vote measure has now been introduced on in the legislature are trying to push and to stop billionaires from buying the House side as the John Lewis Vot- through a package of bills that will elections. ing Rights Act, a measure to basically make it much harder for people to We are committed to making sure reestablish the preclearance system, vote. people have their freedoms protected, which was in place until 2013, and then Some analysts have even described and we are committed to making sure it was pretty much upended with the the bills as being worse than the ones that billionaires are not buying our Supreme Court ruling in Shelby. in Georgia, except we aren’t watching elections as well. We want to end the I certainly and absolutely intend to them try to criminalize water. partisan gerrymandering that makes cosponsor that measure again under its Why are they doing this in Michigan? people’s votes count—some count more new name, the John Lewis Voting Well, let me go back again. Michigan is than others—or rig the system. And we Rights Act. I will work with Senator traditionally a tickets-winning State, are committed to making sure that the LEAHY, I will work with Senator what you would call a purple State. In wealthiest people in the country are MANCHIN—I will work with anybody on 2010, Michigan elected a Republican not buying elections. this initiative to help update this for- Governor. Two years later, Michigan Why is this important? We have seen mula to ensure that we do have just ex- helped give President Barack Obama a how so-called dark money groups that actly that, access to voting that is second term. Two years later, we re- don’t have to report anything, funded equal, that is fair, that is free from dis- elected the Republican Governor, and 2 by a handful of billionaire donors, pour crimination. years later, Michigan supported Donald unlimited amounts of money into our I note at the outset of my comments Trump by the narrowest margin of any elections in an attempt to influence this morning the support for that legis- State, just over 10,000 votes. the outcome. It is easy to understand lation so that, again, folks understand After that election, Democrats did why the average voter might feel their that I fully understand that access to not start a massive effort to take away voice isn’t being heard. the ballot in this country is not perfect people’s freedom to vote. We got to The For the People Act takes the and, again, that I have stood behind work. We organized. We listened to crucial steps to give voters their voices legislation to ensure that our elections

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In Alaska, what we have put the fact is, we don’t know everything ly partisan. Unlike the John Lewis in place is that Alaskans are automati- best back here in terms of how to im- Voting Rights Act, which is very nar- cally registered—unless they specifi- plement or how States should be imple- rowly focused on voting rights, S. 1 has cally opt out, they are automatically menting. States should have the lati- been described as sprawling. It has registered to vote when they sign up tude to implement a registration sys- been described as ambitious, which is for their Permanent Fund dividend. tem that works with the State’s geog- fair. Ambitious is not a bad thing, but This is obviously very exclusive and raphy, with their IT infrastructure, it is clearly, clearly very broad, and it unique to one State and one State and with their election funding and certainly contains some noteworthy alone. But under this measure that we other limitations they may have. goals, but I fear that there are provi- have in front of us, it would require Forcing States to allow ballot har- sions contained within S. 1 that take it State election officials to automati- vesting—this is another area I have a too far or that I think are bad policy or cally register any eligible unregistered problem with. This practice involves that I simply think are beyond the citizens. paid campaign operatives going out, power of Congress to regulate. So I am looking at that and I am say- collecting ballots, and returning them My concern, and I shared this with ing: All right, well, if we allow for to be counted. I don’t know. I look at many, is that the bill that we have in automatic registration on the PFD— this one and see so many ways in which front of us is not so much about voting there are a lot of Alaskans, believe it this can be abused and exploited. rights as it is a Federal takeover of the or not, who do not sign up for the PFD If a State wants to permit this prac- election system—and a partisan Fed- or are not eligible for the PFD. So is tice with certain parameters that the eral takeover of the election system. the State going to have to have two State thinks would prevent abuses, The way the bill is being advertised— different systems here in terms of how that is fine, but not all States should that somehow or another, we can’t we meet this mandate? be forced to do so by the Federal Gov- count on States to do elections right or I am looking at it and saying: Well, ernment and be made subject to DC’s fairly—is a premise that I have a prob- that is a fair amount of Federal micro- idea of what actually works here. lem with. I come from a State where management here. If the State wants Maintaining voter rolls. I think we we were under preclearance for a long to implement an automatic system, it all want to make sure that voting rolls period of time. We recognize that. We should do so, as Alaska did, but with- are current or accurate, but the provi- had a history that was not one that I out the threat of the Federal Govern- sions in S. 1 really go very far. The bill think we were proud of in terms of en- ment looming behind them, making would require States to secure ‘‘objec- suring that there was fair and open, sure the i’s are dotted and the t’s are tive and reliable evidence.’’ This is a equal access to all. But what we have crossed in precisely the way the Elec- term that is not actually defined in the seen in the State and how we have tion Assistance Commission thinks bill, and they have to be able to estab- worked through that process that was they should be. I don’t think we want lish that before removing a voter. What in place some years back is that we to make the administration of elec- is not considered objective and reliable have come to this place where we can— tions involve even more burdensome ef- is a failure to vote or the failure of a we have demonstrated that we can run forts or more cost. It is something that voter to respond to a notice sent by the a proper and an honest election. We you look at and say: Let’s make sure State informing the voter that they have proven this time and again. we can allow for easier registration, have been removed. So you are going to Much of my concern about what we but let’s not impose burdensome man- have a situation here where this unde- have in front of us is that when you na- dates. fined term will result in people who tionalize something, when you have Early voting requirements is another have long since left the jurisdiction ac- kind of a Federal overall oversight, it issue. The bill requires at least 15 days tually remaining on the voter rolls. ends up being a one-size-fits-all man- of early voting. This is something, Then there is the issue of restruc- date coming out of Washington, DC, again, in Alaska that we already do. It turing the Federal Election Commis- and in many cases doesn’t work in a works great, but it also requires that sion. From its very inception, this was place like Alaska. each polling place must be open for at designed to be—this was meant to be a There are certain aspects of S. 1 that least 10 hours a day. So we are basi- body that was bipartisan to specifically I absolutely do support. Early voting. cally back here in Washington, DC, ensure that no political party would We shouldn’t be limited to just the day telling us in Alaska that you have to grant its candidates an unfair advan- of the election. I think we recognize have your polling place open for 10 tage in elections. So you have got a re- that. What we can do to ensure that hours a day. structuring that is proposed here that I early voting is there I think is impor- Think about this in the context of a think presents a flaw. It would reduce tant to us. small community. I will take a super the number of seats on the FEC from I come from a State where, if you small community, Arctic Village. six to five, two members each from the want to vote absentee, there is no ex- About 150 people total live there in the two major political parties and one os- cuse required. You can just vote absen- village—not 150 voters but 150 people tensibly Independent. So what this tee because it is more convenient to total. It wouldn’t make sense. It could mean is that a President could you. I will tell you, I was really sur- wouldn’t make sense for the State to simply find someone who would vote in prised to find out how many States do maintain poll workers for at least 10 his or her favor each time but who not allow for that. I think that is hours per day, for at least 15 days, in a never registered as a member of a par- something we need to address. I am in community like Arctic Village. The ticular political party. support of that. whole town can practically vote in an This newly partisan FEC would also I think we need to be doing more hour. But that is not the point here. be given the responsibility of handing when it comes to ease of voter registra- The point is, you are imposing a Fed- out loads of cash from the public cof- tion. Again, in the State of Alaska, we eral mandate in a one-size-fits-all ap- fers. I take issue with this, and I think have put in place ways to make it easi- proach that just might not fit well that you have a fair amount of folks in er for folks to register. But, again, I there. my State and across the country who am looking at what we have done in One provision in the bill that I have do take issue with that as well in Alaska, proud of some of the measures some significant concerns about is re- terms of public funding. we have put in place, but I recognize quiring same-day voter registration S. 1 creates a new structure of public that we did this without DC across the country. Again, in Alaska, financing of campaigns that matches

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So, again, I look at that as a par- So I recognize that we are at a place And thank you for leading on the ticular example of, what are we doing and a time when credibility and faith issues that we are here to talk about with this in this voting rights bill? in our institutions are at a really weak today because this is the moment that I mentioned in my introduction here moment, a very weak moment, and so we are challenged in ways that we have that I feel that you have many provi- when we think about the things that never been challenged before. sions in this measure that are likely are core to our institutions, one of Five months ago—a violent mob unconstitutional. To start, while Con- those fundamentals is the fairness of stormed this floor 5 months ago trying gress has broad authority to regulate our elections and also ensuring that we to stop the peaceful transfer of power the times, places, and manner of con- are taking an approach in this Nation from one administration to the next. gressional elections, our powers are where all people feel that the election And they took us out of this room, and much more limited in how a State process is for them as equal and fair as they took us to one of the Senate office chooses to appoint electors to the elec- it is for their neighbor down the street buildings. And I was watching the tele- toral college. There, we may only de- or their fellow American all the way vision as I was there, and all I could termine the time of choosing electors across the country. How we are able to think about was what is the rest of the and the day on which they should give deliver on this promise is something world thinking about when our Capitol their vote. So every provision that pur- that we need to continue to strive to- is being stormed by a violent mob of portedly changes State laws regarding ward. our own citizens—by a violent mob of how a State chooses its electors could So I am going to continue to work on our own citizens—and not just what face significant and I think justified voting rights reform. I am going to be our adversaries are thinking, not what challenges in court. doing that through the template of the is Russia thinking, what is China using There are numerous provisions that John Lewis Voting Rights Act. Ameri- with this footage, what are the Ira- try to criminalize speech that is al- cans need to have faith in our institu- nians going to do with this footage, but most certainly protected. Even the tions. They need to know that our elec- what are people like my mom and her ACLU opposed several parts of this bill tions are fair; that they are easy and parents who were Polish Jews who sur- on the grounds that it would unconsti- accessible for all; and we can’t instill vived the Holocaust and, after making tutionally limit the speech of citizens that trust with a wholly partisan efit through one of the worst moments in as well as compel speech, neither of fort. We have got some work to do. We human history, were able to rebuild which is acceptable. Just 2 years ago, have got a lot of work to do, and it is their shattered lives in this country, in the Fourth Circuit invalidated a law important work. the United States of America? that was nearly identical to a provision I yield the floor. And to think about similarly situ- that is contained in this bill. The VICE PRESIDENT. The Senator ated people all over the planet for Another issue is the issue of tax re- from Colorado. whom this is the greatest hope still for turns and whether or not Congress can Mr. BENNET. Madam President, freedom and for liberty, for democracy mandate candidates for President to when I got up this morning, the fur- itself—that is what is at stake, as least release their tax returns. I think it is thest thing from my mind was that I as far as I am concerned in this debate. only reasonable that they should do so, was going to have a chance to see you And I know the President under- but the concern that I have is, the Con- today. And since I am seeing you stands this well, and I hope others un- stitution is really pretty clear in out- today, I want to say thank you. I want derstand this well; that even before lining the requirements to be Presi- to say thank you for your role in this January 6, our democracy was under dent, and releasing tax documents is administration and in leading the attack. It was under attack as a result not one of those. So it just kind of pre- Biden administration to make a pro- of gerrymandering. It was under attack sents a challenge there. Can we direct posal that was passed in the American because of the way special interests that? There is an issue. Requiring States to create redis- recovery plan that is going to cut controlled the agenda on this floor and tricting commissions may also be un- childhood poverty in this country al- down the hall. It was under attack be- constitutional since Congress cannot most in half this year. cause of voter suppression that nobody And what people should know is not coerce or commandeer the mechanisms in the 21st century imagined we would of State government. Congress also only that the President—the President ever see in our country again, not to likely doesn’t have the authority to re- sitting here—led that effort at the mention the fact of Citizens United, quire States to permit convicted felons White House, but she led it from the which unleashed the floodgate of to vote or the ability to impose an eth- very beginning. She was one of the money, of billionaires, to control our ics code on the Justices of the Supreme original sponsors of that legislation. political system. Court. And even though the President’s budg- This is an effort to separate the So while these may be good ideas, is et has said we ought to make it—ex- American people from their exercise in the constitutional authority there? I tend it to 2025, I just want to let you self-government. It is an effort to de- think there is a real question to that. know that we are still fighting here to stroy the American people’s confidence So my concern—and I am coming to make it permanent, and I think we in their exercise in self-government. the end of my comments here—my con- should make it permanent. And making it harder for people to cern about this measure is that while We have already had—this is why I vote is a huge piece of this puzzle. the title is strong, ‘‘For the People,’’ I am here today. But we have already Now, this isn’t the first time in our am not certain that this measure will had Columbia University tell us that history that we have been confronted do what those who have hoped that it there is going to be an eight times an- by this kind of stuff. I have said before, would do will do—it will make admin- nual return on the investment that we and it is absolutely true, that you go istering elections more difficult, more make as part of the recovery because back to the founding of this country. It expensive, and subject to Federal instead of mitigating for the problem is a story of, on the one hand, the high- micromanagement. of kids in poverty, we will actually be est ideals that have ever been written Again, I mentioned the issue of ques- eliminating poverty for almost half the down by human beings and the worst tions of constitutionality and whether kids in this country—for millions of instincts that have ever been conjured aspects of it will be thrown out. Pass- American children. And not only that, by human beings. In our case, that was ing this into law could result in messy over 90 percent of American kids are enslaving other human beings. litigation that leaves the state of elec- going to benefit from this Biden-Harris And our history is a story of that tion law uncertain for years to come. tax cut that is in this package. battle between those highest ideals and

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You our job now because, today, in ways they have led. just simply have to write a number that were unimaginable to me when I We can change the destiny of Amer- down. was in college, except when I read it in ica. That is what we can do. And that So if you have an ink pen—I guess the history books, anti-democratic is what this exercise in self-govern- you could argue if you don’t have a forces are stronger than anytime since ment is about. We can show that we writing instrument, then maybe that is Jim Crow. And it is true. That is a fact. can compete with the Communist Gov- an overreach or an imposition on a What I was reading back in the 1980s ernment in China and send a signal to voter. I don’t think it is. And even in about laws that had been fought people like my grandparents all across the Georgia law that has been casti- against in the 1960s, they are back in the world that American democracy is gated by some of my friends on the 2020. If you think I am exaggerating, stronger than ever and that they other side of aisle, they even provide here are some examples. In Georgia, should trust it; they can count on it for people who want to vote, who may there are bills to undermine non- and maybe get a piece of it for them- not have a government-issued ID, other partisan election officials so that poli- selves; that we remain a beacon of free- documents that can be used in their ticians can overturn outcomes they dom and self-government and that we place. don’t like; in Arizona, the same kind of remain committed not to our worst in- We talked about hundreds of bills thing, a partisan election audit; in stincts but to our highest ideals. that have been filed by Republican leg- Florida, a bill to restrict vote by mail; I would encourage my colleagues on islators without a single Democratic State legislators attempting to give both sides of the aisle to support this vote that are like the Georgia bill that themselves the power to toss out an legislation. And with that, I thank my I just described, which I think is argu- election, as I said, that they don’t like. colleague from North Carolina for his ably a fair bill. But most of these bills These are laws all across the country. indulgence. are things that Democrats and Repub- There are 250 or so of these laws that I yield the floor. licans should be able to agree on. You are being passed. The VICE PRESIDENT. The Senator should cleanse your voter rolls. You And, by the way, not a single one of from North Carolina. should make sure that people who have those is being passed with a Demo- Mr. TILLIS. Madam President, wel- died and people who could be registered cratic vote—a vote from a Democrat— come back, and thank you for giving in one or more States are cleared from in 250 legislatures. And you know what me an opportunity to talk about the the voter rolls just to prevent fraud else doesn’t exist in any one of those bill that we will have before us in and abuse, not necessarily perpetrated legislatures? The filibuster does not about an hour and a half. by any one party but just because the exist in any one of those legislatures. I have to stand here and rise in oppo- data could be out of date. We need to stand up for our democracy, sition to the For the People Act. I And, you know, back on voter ID, I and that is why we need to pass the For think you could appropriately title it find it remarkable that we have a the People Act. the ‘‘Fool the People Act.’’ We are measure before us that we are going to The bill includes commonsense re- going to be voting on it later today, be voting on today, a simple ID reforms that are broadly supported by but it would dramatically alter elec- quirement that 80 percent of Ameri- the American people. I know—we know tion laws across our country. cans just this week in a poll said they these reforms work because they have I have been in the Senate for 61⁄2 think is reasonable. Now, you have to worked in Colorado, where we banned years, and this ranks up there as one of also understand that we make accom- gerrymandering. We have automatic the worst bills that I have seen come modations. If you don’t have an ID in voter registration. We have early vot- before this body. I know my friends on North Carolina, we moved heaven and ing. We have vote-by-mail. We have in- the other side of aisle like to talk Earth to make sure—you need a gov- creased election security. This is all about it as being essential for pro- ernment-issued ID, I believe, to be able nonpartisan. This is all common sense. tecting democracy, but in the face of to move through society, to get a hotel This was done by—this wasn’t done text that could be patently unconstitu- room, and to get on an airplane. I had by Democrats. It was done by Repub- tional and taking away the rights of to provide—I had surgery a couple of licans and Democrats working to- States to administer their elections, I months ago. I had to present an ID to gether. What is the result? We have the find it hard to believe that it is any- get admitted into the hospital. I think second highest voter turnout rate in thing but a motivated attempt to fed- we are disenfranchising people from the country—72 percent. I am so sick eralize the Nation’s election system. the rest of society by not at least mak- and tired of saying that. I want us to The For the People Act would ing sure that they can identify who be No. 1 so that I don’t have to hear achieve it through a number of, I they are. There is no argument. You from Senator KLOBUCHAR how Min- think, overreaches. I am only going to can’t get on a plane without an ID. You nesota is No. 1. I come here, and I have talk about a few. can’t travel internationally without an to say we are No. 2. That is not good For one, voter ID. The For the People ID. You can’t get healthcare without enough. We need to be No. 1. Act would essentially render null voter an ID. But for some reason, to do some- But if we had this across the country, ID laws across this country. Instead of thing, to exercise our right and our the agenda in Washington would look an ID, which most of us have, and vir- privilege to vote, we think that we more like what the American people tually, I think, every citizen should don’t need an ID. actually sent us here to do. So this have, you would simply just sign an af- I also worry about a provision in this isn’t just about voting rights, although fidavit to say you are who you say you bill that would allow nationwide ballot that is very, very important. It is not are. I heard the Georgia law, for exam- harvesting. There are only a couple of just about elections. That is very imple, brought up as providing egregious States that allow ballot harvesting. portant. But we could finally, prob- limits or obstacles to proving who you What does that mean? You have a ably, create universal healthcare in say you are. worker coming up, going door to door, this country, improve our schools, In a hearing a month or so ago, we and encouraging somebody to vote. It make sure that we had an economy had an official from Georgia in a Judi- may be somebody who doesn’t want to that when it grew, it grew for every- ciary Committee, and I said: Could you vote. But now, you are up there to cap- body, not just the top 10 percent. We explain to me what the challenge is? So ture their ballots and bring bunches of would probably stop spending our time if somebody gets an absentee ballot ballots to the polls. cutting taxes for the wealthiest Ameri- like you do in North Carolina—we have Ballot harvesting is legal in some cans when our income inequality has no-excuse absentee balloting. We have States—I know California. It is not never been higher. Although, now that had it for years. I supported it. I voted legal in our State. In fact, there was a

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:54 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G22JN6.038 S22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S4676 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 22, 2021 Republican candidate who ultimately sioned. Can we improve our election But this partisan bill claims Wash- withdrew himself after winning a race processes across this country? Yes, but ington, DC, somehow knows better. S. 1 after there were a couple hundreds bal- I would prefer to have the 50 labora- strips the power from accountable, lots that were supposedly harvested. I tories of democracy figure out how to democratically elected State rep- don’t think he knew about it, but there improve it and have other States im- resentatives in my State and around was a campaign operative that did it, plement it, perhaps even other States the country to determine congressional and it cost him an election. in the northeast that have far fewer districts and hands that over to a Fed- I will tell you one thing that I really voting days than we do in North Caro- eral panel, again, staffed by unelected, do believe, that if the Founding Fa- lina. They could learn from that. unaccountable third parties and a com- thers were here in this Chamber today, Maybe we should create standards puter program. Again, I think it should they would really be scratching their and incentives for that sort of stuff, be something that is part of what elec- heads, and it is the idea of taxpayer- but not a Federal takeover of the state tion representatives are held to ac- funded elections. Make no mistake of the elections in this country. And count for, is how we draw our congres- about it, Federal, State, and local dol- for that reason, I will be opposing the sional districts. lars are used to make sure that we For the People Act. It mandates the controversial prac- have election machines, that we have Thank you. tice of ballot harvesting. I don’t like poll workers, that we have access. We The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. MUR- ballot harvesting. I think it makes it can always improve access to the polls, PHY). The Senator from Ohio. easier for partisan operatives on both but in this bill, they are saying, and Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, I the right and the left to conduct out- people in North Carolina—if you were thank my colleague from North Caro- right voter fraud. paying attention last year, my race lina for his thoughts. It would force taxpayers to fund the was, all in with me and my opponent, We are on the cusp of a vote here on political campaigns of candidates they $296 million. There were a lot of ads on legislation that would dramatically don’t support. It turns the Federal TV. change the way we conduct our elec- Election Commission into a tool of I had my friends call me up, scream- tions in this country. As my colleague whichever party controls the White ing at the TV when they were mean to said, are all elections perfect? No. But House. So instead of being even, it me. And I am sure I had my opponent, I have to tell you, I am really proud of would actually be lopsided and be par- who is a friend of mine, say the same what we do in Ohio. We make it easy to tisan. thing. But now, what we are going to vote; we also make it hard to cheat, It seemingly contradicts the 26th do, if we were to pass this bill, is say: and that is the right balance. Amendment by forcing States to let in- Tom Tillis supporters are going to have This bill, S. 1, is called the For the dividuals register to vote as early as 16 to have money spent and directed to People Act, but what it actually does is years old, and then it could allow those his opponent to try and beat him, and it strips away control from people in 16- or 17-year-olds to vote by banning vice versa—millions and millions of Ohio and elsewhere to build the right State voter ID laws. The vast majority dollars. election laws in our own States and of Americans support voter ID laws. It And in States like North Carolina— centralizes that control here in Wash- is a fact. Republicans, Democrats, and not only North Carolina taxpayers but ington, DC. That is not consistent with Independents think you ought to have taxpayers from across this country— the Constitution or the Federalist Pa- some sort of ID when you come vote, will see their taxpayer dollars come to pers. In addition, some of those pro- but this bill bans that safeguard. North Carolina to influence an out- posed changes attempt to undermine I could list other serious flaws with come in a campaign that could be a the First Amendment rights that we the proposal, but the bottom line is thousand miles away. That is, I think— hold so dear as Americans. that this legislation has been presented taking taxpayer dollars and then I am proud of the way we conduct our as a safeguard for democracy when it spending them on something that they elections in Ohio, in part because we actually contains some radically un- are personally opposed to or offended have high turnout. In fact, we had democratic provisions. by is something that I don’t think the record turnout last year, and that is I am in favor of State-level, common- Founding Fathers would have ever en- great. And I don’t want to leave it up sense efforts to increase voter con- visioned as being appropriate for this to Federal employees here in Wash- fidence in our elections. We absolutely great Nation. ington, DC, to determine how our sys- should do that. We need to protect de- So, ladies and gentlemen, today at tem should work in Ohio, which is mocracy by ensuring, again, that peo- about 5:30—I think a little after—the what this legislation would do. ple know it is easy to vote. It is acces- For the People—or as I said, the ‘‘Fool I mentioned the Constitution earlier. sible. That is good. We should all want the People’’—Act is going to be before It gives the primary power over elec- that. But we should also make it hard us, and it is going to fail. We know it. tion administration to the States. It is to cheat and be sure we have security Senator SCHUMER knows it. very clear about that. It also says in in our elections so people know they So why are we doing it? Are we doing Federalist 59, which is Alexander Ham- have trust in the system, that their it for messaging points? Or are there ilton, who was the guy most interested vote is going to count, as it should. some far-left liberals that just want in these Federalist issues—he said it is Again, that is what we do in Ohio. the vote on the floor, knowing full well clear that the Federal Government I don’t think this legislation furthers it is not going to pass? Have we actu- should only get involved in very ex- those objectives. Instead, I think it ally tried to do any work to figure out traordinary situations. would amount to a Federal takeover of what role the Federal Government Last fall, 5.97 million Ohioans cast a our election system, which has always should play in actually improving elec- vote—that is a record, as I said—and it been in the domain of the States. tion outcomes that ultimately need to represented 74 percent of eligible vot- Our government is built on a care- be administered by the State? No, that ers in Ohio. Despite that and despite fully constructed framework of checks hasn’t happened. the challenges of running the largest and balances, including between the So today, we are going to come on election in our State’s history during branches of government. I cannot sup- the floor. This measure is not going to an unprecedented pandemic, we ran port legislation that would run so move forward. And somebody may be what was wildly reported on the right, counter to what the Framers of the fooling—I don’t know—far-left groups on the left, by the media as a secure Constitution intended and the election just to say we tried. But they didn’t and successful election—in fact, I think system that works well in my home try because if they tried, they would the most successful election we have State of Ohio. have reached across the other aisle and ever had. Our State-run, bipartisan I yield back. tried to figure out something that county boards of election, with two The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- made sense that could pass with 60 Democrats and two Republicans in ator from Mississippi. votes. each county, were able to do that be- Mr. WICKER. Mr. President, I, too, The For the People Act is far afield cause they know what is best for Ohio rise in opposition to S. 1 and urge a no from what our Founding Fathers envi- and they are held accountable. vote.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:54 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G22JN6.022 S22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE June 22, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4677 The bill that the Senate will be asked chairman of a committee in the House how they handle early voting and ab- to consider today is a truly radical of Representatives, the chairman of the sentee ballots; and how they maintain piece of legislation. It turns out, be- Democratic National Convention of voter lists. cause of that, it is an unpopular piece 2020, who said he voted against it be- It makes election fraud easier to of legislation, the kind of bill the Sen- cause it was opposed by his constitu- commit and harder to detect by allow- ate was created to help stop from be- ents. ing unlimited ballot harvesting, under- coming law. S. 1 seeks to transform the The ACLU has come out against S. 1, mining voter ID laws, and making it way we do elections in this country saying that some provisions ‘‘unconsti- more difficult to maintain accurate and to do so on a narrow, partisan tutionally impinge on the free speech voting lists. A recent university poll basis. rights of American citizens and public found that 80 percent of Americans Here is what Americans need to un- interest organizations’’—hardly a support requiring a form of identifica- derstand about this legislation. rightwing conspiracy group, the ACLU. tion before a person can vote. Think First, it would strip away the power The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, about it—80 percent. of the States to run elections and hand along with 300 other organizations, Remember, now, presently, Ameri- it to the Federal Government, showing have said this legislation is ‘‘fun- cans are required to present a photo ID a complete lack of trust in local and damentally incompatible with the to do a number of things. We all do it State leadership. American tradition and the principles every day: at the airport to board a It would also spend millions of tax- enshrined in our Constitution.’’ commercial flight; in a hospital for any payer dollars to help politicians run And when you ask the public about outpatient or inpatient procedure; at ads for their campaigns. Taxpayers the specific proposals in this bill, many the pharmacy to purchase over-the- would suddenly have to finance par- Americans—conservative and liberal, counter sinus medication and certain tisan messages they may strongly dis- Democrat, Republican, and Inde- prescriptions; at the bank to open a agree with, raising serious First pendent—are outright opposed. bank account; to apply for a mortgage; Amendment questions. According to a recent poll, 81 percent to drive, buy, or rent a car; to get mar- S. 1 would nullify sensible voter ID of people say they are concerned with ried; to purchase a gun; to rent a hotel laws across the country, including allowing voters to vote without any room; to donate blood; to obtain a voter identification laws in predomi- form of photo ID. Eighty-three percent passport; to pick up packages at the nantly Democrat States, like Con- say they are concerned with ballot har- U.S. Post Office. We all do this every necticut and Delaware. vesting practices, this practice of hav- day. And the legislation would also give ing party operatives go door to door This legislation would permanently the Federal Government the right to and pick up large numbers of ballots to tip the scales in favor of the Democrats draw congressional district lines, even turn them in. Sixty-eight percent of by politicizing the Federal Election Commission, pouring Federal tax dol- though States have done this since the Democrats are opposed to so-called bal- lars into campaigns and chilling free beginning of our republic. lot harvesting. And 50 percent of people speech. Do Americans really want their At its root, this bill is based on a say they oppose taxpayer dollars being taxes going toward a Federal campaign myth. And I consider my words here. It used to pay for political campaigns. fund that would finance the expenses of is based on a lie, and that lie is that This, again, cuts across party lines. voting rights are somehow under at- all candidates running for Congress? So it is clear that S. 1 is not popular. S. 1 would reverse years of improve- tack in States like Georgia and Texas. It is squarely at odds with the views of ments that have been made in many This is utterly absurd, and I think the the majority of the American people. States, improvements that protect the voters in those States understand that. Every Senator who votes yes will security, integrity, and the credibility The election reforms recently passed in need to prepare to explain to voters of our elections. Each State, I believe, Georgia, for example, have actually ex- why they wanted to overturn State should be left with the freedom and panded access to the ballot box, mak- voter ID protections, allow ballot har- flexibility to administer its own re- ing it easier to vote, but also making it vesting, force taxpayers to pay for po- spective elections, without inter- harder to cheat. litical campaigns, and enact a partisan ference from the Federal Government. The new Georgia law does this, Federal Election Commission. That is S. 1 mandates ballot drop boxes, among other things. It expands the why S. 1 should be rejected this after- which increase the risk of fraud by al- window for early voting. The new Geor- noon, and that is why it will be re- lowing people other than the voter to gia law allows no-excuse mail-in voting jected. drop off marked ballots outside of the to continue. It adds 100 new ballot Thank you. view of election officials. dropboxes. It allows voters to get a I yield the floor. As I mentioned before, this bill pro- government-issued ID for free, and it The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- vides government funding for cam- increases transparency in elections, for ator from Alabama. paigns: $6 of Federal funding for every example, making sure the ballot count- Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, this $1 from small donors. My gosh, it ing does not stop in the middle of the afternoon, I want to discuss my grave would be a windfall for a lot of incum- night, as we have seen in past elec- concerns with S. 1. bents. This essentially forces Ameri- tions. Many have said that this political cans to fund candidates they don’t These reforms are entirely reason- power grab is a solution in search of a agree with and support attack ads able and widely popular across Ameri- problem. I agree with that. This bill against those they do agree with. cans and were based on broad input contains, I believe, a number of alarm- It federalizes redistricting, putting in from the local stakeholders. ing provisions that would have a dev- place one set of Federal rules for re- My colleagues who are pushing S. 1 astating impact on our Nation’s elec- drawing congressional districts—some- say they are trying to save democracy, toral process. It would make our elec- thing that has traditionally been a role but, in fact, the bill would actually tions more chaotic and less secure. for each State. harm democracy. S. 1 would undermine This legislation contains more than Lastly, Mr. President, S. 1 requires the security of the ballot box, causing 800 pages of bad policies that I believe States to give felons the right to vote more and more Americans to question America does not need and does not once they are out of prison. the outcome of our elections. We want. I believe that the strength of our While this is a bad bill all around, I should be working to strengthen trust election system is in its diversity, al- believe these are some of the top worst in democracy, not weaken it. lowing each State to determine what is provisions and the provisions that The only thing bipartisan about this best for them. S. 1 would force a single, American people oppose the most: One, bill is the opposition to it. In my home partisan view of elections on more than gutting State voter ID laws, again; State of Mississippi, every Member of 10,000 jurisdictions across the country. two, spending taxpayer dollars on po- the House of Representatives—Demo- For example, State and local election litical campaigns; three, allowing un- crat and Republican—voted against administrators would be forced to limited ballot harvesting; and four, this legislation, including Democrat change, one, how they register voters turning the Federal Election Commis- Representative BENNIE THOMPSON, a and which voting systems they use; sion into a partisan operation. So just

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:54 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G22JN6.023 S22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S4678 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 22, 2021 to name those, among others, are rea- this year, to great fanfare, it actually appropriate for Congress to intervene. sons to vote against this bill. has 8 fewer early voting days than The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is an ex- I think the American people do not Georgia. Despite having these and cellent example. want this, and they do not deserve to many other different election rules, It was passed at a time when many be the recipients of such harmful pol- Delaware, Connecticut, and Georgia Americans, particularly Black Ameri- icy. I do not support this bill, and I had very similar levels of Black voter cans, faced overwhelming barriers de- trust that a majority of the Senate will turnout in the 2020 election. Massachu- signed to prevent them from voting. not vote accordingly. setts, by contrast, had just more than Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act is Thank you. half the Black voter turnout of Geor- still in effect today. It prohibits voting The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- gia. practices and procedures that are dis- ator from Maine. This information contradicts the un- criminatory. It also allows the Depart- Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, the derlying premise in S. 1 that we must ment of Justice to sue any State or right to vote is the hallmark of a de- overturn the laws of every State in our local government to enforce this provi- mocracy. It is what distinguishes us Nation in order to preserve the right to sion. from authoritarian regimes where elec- vote. Certainly, there are improvements tions are tainted, if they are held at This legislation would force numer- that can be made in our election laws. all, where the free and fair elections ous changes to laws in States that have For example, I support efforts to dis- that define America do not exist. been successfully conducting elections close dark money in campaigns. I sup- President Abraham Lincoln once said for a very long time. Let me use the port mandatory reporting to the FBI if elections belong to the people. Voting State of Maine as an example—a State a foreign government contacts a polit- is an action we choose to take to exer- that consistently ranks at or near the ical campaign with an offer of assist- cise a fundamental freedom our Con- top of the Nation in voter participa- ance. And I have worked with my col- stitution grants to the people. So when tion, I am pleased to report. Maine leagues on both sides of the aisle to we hear of a bill entitled ‘‘For the Peo- does not have early voting. Maine does provide generous grants to States so ple,’’ we naturally would assume at not allow ballot harvesting. Maine does that they could better secure their vot- first that it must be enhancing our de- not count absentee ballots that arrive ing infrastructure against cyber mocracy, but a closer examination sug- after the polls close on election night. threats and foreign intrusions. gests otherwise. In fact, S. 1 would Maine does not allow voters to receive Unfortunately, S. 1 is not legislation take away the rights of people in each absentee ballots automatically without that could ever form the basis of a rea- of the 50 States to determine which requesting them. Yet, in 2020, 71 per- sonable, bipartisan elections reform election rules work best for their citi- cent of Mainers cast a ballot. That is bill. And it is far more likely to sow 1 more distrust in our elections than to zens. 4 ⁄2 percentage points above the na- Let’s start with some indisputable tional average. ease the partisan divisions in our coun- facts. This legislation was first intro- These results further demonstrate try. For the reasons that I have dis- duced in 2019, prior to last year’s Presi- that, absent a compelling need, the cussed, I shall cast my vote against dential election. It was not considered Federal Government should not be pre- this flawed bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- in the Senate. It did not become law. empting the election laws of all 50 ator from Washington. Nevertheless, according to the Census States. Now, let’s examine the burdensome Ms. CANTWELL. Mr. President, I Bureau, the 2020 election saw the high- list of Federal mandates that advo- come to the floor this afternoon to est voter turnout in the 21st century. cates of this bill would impose on each urge my colleagues to support this im- Equally significant, Asian Americans and every State. Allow me to highlight portant legislation. And I listened to and Hispanic Americans voted in just a few of the significant flaws. my colleague from Maine on her re- record-high percentages, and there was The bill would require States to marks and I take her at her word. If higher turnout across all racial groups, allow ballot harvesting, where third there would be any chance to work on including Black Americans, than in parties, usually political operatives, these election issues in the future, I 2016. collect ballots from voters. This raises guarantee we are all ears. The Census Bureau also asked eligi- obvious and significant concerns about I say that because I come from the ble, nonvoting Americans why they voter intimidation, coercion, and bal- State of Washington, and we have a didn’t vote in 2020. The majority of re- lot security. very high election turnout. We have a spondents said that they were not in- The bill would prohibit voter ID, very high election turnout rate because terested, didn’t like any of the can- overturning existing law in 35 States. we have a vote-by-mail system that didates, were too busy, or simply for- It would require that absentee ballots has been developed over a long period got. be accepted up to 7 days after the elec- of time. My colleague knew my prede- The point is, with the record-high tion, which could lead to chaos and dis- cessor, Slade Gorton, who was a three- turnout in 2020, it is very difficult to trust, particularly in close races. term Senator. In the 2000 election, I make the case that this bill is nec- The bill would transform the Federal won by 2,229 votes, and I am forever essary, as some have said, to save our Election Commission into a partisan grateful to Senator Gorton for having democracy. entity, which would jettison the re- faith in that election. That election This is a bill that was introduced to quirement for bipartisan agreement on that included provisional ballots and enhance partisan messaging, not to en- significant issues and lead to partisan signatures and all sorts of things that hance participation in our elections, as enforcement. people really understood. I think that the over-the-top rhetoric about this Another problem with this bill is is the principle here. Our election in bill highlights. Consider, for example, that it would allocate billions of Fed- the State of Washington is based on the debate over Georgia’s new election eral dollars to congressional cam- your signature. law. In many ways, Georgia’s election paigns, forcing Americans to subsidize That is the way it is now when you law actually makes it easier for citi- the campaigns of politicians with vote in person, and it is the way it is zens to vote than in other States that whom they vigorously disagree or sim- when you vote by mail. So our system have not been subject to the same ply dislike. Even very wealthy office- has a lot of security in it, and this leg- backlash. holders would be eligible for public fi- islation that is before us today is to Georgia allows no-excuse absentee nancing. Do we really need more make sure that these rights—these ballots. Delaware, New York, Massa- money in political campaigns when civil rights and constitutional rights of chusetts, and Connecticut do not. Federal funds could be used to combat individuals—are upheld throughout the Georgia’s new law provides a minimum the opioid epidemic or to reduce hun- United States of America. of 17 in-person early voting days. Dela- ger among children or to spur eco- Now, I understand some of my col- ware, New Jersey, and Connecticut had nomic development and the creation of leagues may not like the ethics reform no in-person early voting days at all in more jobs? or campaign finance reform in the un- 2020. Although New Jersey enacted a Now, Mr. President, there are, of derlying bill. I support those provi- new law to allow early voting earlier course, times when it is compelling and sions. But at the heart of this debate is

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It is franchise for Americans, are there, and when Rosa Parks was sitting on a bus. calling on us to make sure that we up- that they are continuing to be modern- We didn’t say it is just up to those in- hold those constitutional rights. But ized. I hope that what we will do today dividual States. Or when people were according to the Brennan Center for is the start of an effort to focus on this. denied equal accommodations at ho- Justice at New York University School I take my colleague at her word. I am tels, we didn’t say it was just up to of Law, at least 14 States, from Geor- sure she is sincere about wanting to those States. And we certainly didn’t gia, Florida, Oklahoma, and many oth- vote to help do something on election say, when people used police dogs try- ers, have enacted voting rights since and our democracy. We need to start ing to intimidate women to vote in the the 2020 election to restrict individuals. that process today. We need to move 1960’s, that it was just up to those My colleagues have been out here talk- forward, we need to address these States. ing about some of those restrictions, issues. We can’t live in a world where No, no, no. We did something about and I think those that place undue bur- we are not allowed to move forward on it. We passed the 1964 Civil Rights Act dens on individuals are something that a very close election in Washington and the 1965 Voting Rights Act. We did we should be addressing. Yes, States State. That wasn’t the only one we that because intimidation was hap- have been at a different pace in allow- had. We had another one, I think, was pening, and we needed to correct for it. ing vote-by-mail, but we should be em- decided by probably, you know, a few So I hope that our colleagues will powering people. We should say that we hundred votes. And were there issues? think about this issue because to me, it want to empower more people to vote Yes. And guess what. The system re- is the same debate we are having on under a system that is fair and gives solved it. The system found any mis- criminal justice reform. So many peo- them those opportunities to do so. takes. ple on the other side of the aisle said: So there are at least 64 bills restrict- I keep mentioning, you know, a gen- You know what, this is up to local po- ing voting rights moving through 18 tleman who basically when it got down lice departments, and it is just up to State legislatures, and I think that we to that somebody thought this was a the local governments, and that is all should be making sure here that we Governor’s race that was going to get there is to it. have clarity on what will help us con- down to 10 or 15 votes, basically de- No, that is not all there is to this. tinue to empower the public to cast cided to say that he had voted for his This is about whether we do our job in their vote. wife who had passed away, and admit- upholding these constitutional rights The For the People Act, S. 2093, is a ted it because he knew in the end that when certain States don’t do that. comprehensive bill that makes voting they were going to find out. And he And so these American voting rights easier. It also authorizes $1.7 billion in thought it was better to come forward are guaranteed by our Constitution. new federal grants to help secure the and say I made a mistake. She had al- The 15th Amendment provides that security of our voting system. Again, I ready passed. I sent in her ballot. It voting rights cannot be abridged on the like our vote-by-mail system in Wash- wasn’t something I should have done, account of race, color, or previous con- ington State. It is based on my signa- and we have a system that can work dition of servitude. The 19th Amend- ture to the ballot that is checked at based on our signatures. It can and ment, which turned a hundred years the ballot. I can tell you in the last does today. When you go in to vote in old last year, provides that voting election because of the ruses and var- person, you sign your name, and that is rights cannot be denied on account of ious things that went on, 13 different the signature, and that is the security sex. The 26th Amendment provides that people said that they voted on my be- of the system. And it has allowed us to Americans 18 years of age or older can- half. But they didn’t. And our election trace and find and now expand to vote- not be denied the right to vote on ac- system caught that. They knew that it by-mail. And it is time for us to say: count of age. wasn’t me, and they checked the signa- Let’s not make voting harder in the Generations of Americans fought for ture on the ballot, and they knew that United States of America through a these rights over many decades, and it was me. So even though the system system that basically disenfranchises they didn’t come easy to us as a Na- has had people who are trying to cause people, but make a system in the tion. Nor should we overlook, now, distrust and discord about whether we United States of America that is about these issues as we think that these have the right system, it is working. giving people these opportunities so rights, these constitutional obligations And the more we empower people, the that people can feel this enthusiasm that we should be fighting for and better our democracy. that we see when we successfully pull should uphold, are facing challenges at This legislation requires the Director this off. the local level. of National Intelligence to report on And what we need to be doing here is I know that my colleagues say that threats to election infrastructure, in- to show States that an 83 percent voter these are State rights to hold these cluding cyber threats, and requires the turnout in the State of Washington is a elections. Article I, section 4 of the President to develop and implement a great victory. A high turnout is a great Constitution empowers Congress to national strategy for protecting U.S. participatory system, and that is what make or alter rules for Federal elec- democratic institutions. I know that we should be striving for with these re- tions. The U.S. Supreme Court has re- these are things that we should be up- forms that are about security and peatedly upheld this authority as broad dating. Throughout our history, fol- about our constitutional rights. I hope and comprehensive. The U.S. Supreme lowing the civil war and reconstruc- our colleagues will support them. Court has held that the election clause tion, there were localities that used Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- gives Congress the authority to ‘‘over- discriminatory tactics like poll taxes sent that the following Senators be ride state laws to regulate federal elec- and literacy tests to keep African permitted to speak prior to the sched- tions.’’ Americans from voting. The Black uled vote: BLUNT, for up to 15 minutes; Now, this was in a pretty famous case community endured both of this kind MERKLEY, for up to 15 minutes; KLO- in 2015. In the majority opinion in the of intimidation. BUCHAR, for 10 minutes; and Senator Arizona State Legislature v. the Ari- And in the years that followed, SCHUMER, for 5 minutes. zona Independent Redistricting Com- Americans have protested and marched The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without mission, Justice Ginsburg wrote, ‘‘The for these voting rights. And out of this objection, it is so ordered. dominant purpose of the elections struggle, Congress passed, and Presi- The Senator from Missouri. clause, the historical record bears out, dent Johnson, signed the Civil Rights Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, when I was to empower Congress to override Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act look at this substitute, I am reminded state election rules. The clause was to make sure that we kept these prom- of the adage, the new boss is the same

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In a recent poll, a poll that came out pass this bill or they wouldn’t have la- It makes it more difficult to main- this week, 80 percent of Americans sup- beled it their most important piece of tain accurate voter lists. ported voter ID laws. Another poll just legislation for this Congress. The It permanently tips the scales in a couple of weeks ago showed national House of Representatives labeled the favor of our friends on the other side support for voter photo ID was 75 per- same bill, ‘‘H.R. 1,’’ their most impor- by politicizing the Federal Election cent. That included 69 percent of Black tant piece of legislation for this Con- Commission—a Commission that was voters and 60 percent of Democrats. gress. established, just like our Ethics Com- So we have a principal position of The changes basically give election mission in the Senate, with an equal this bill that 80 percent of all voters— officials more time to implement poli- number of one party and no imbalance. at least 75 percent of all voters and 60 cies that I don’t think we need, and I This politicizes the Federal Election percent of Democrats are for, but this think the changes don’t make the bill Commission. It makes it a partisan bill changes that law that makes sense less bad. In fact, what the bill does is it Agency, not a bipartisan policing to almost everybody. creates a new boss for elections, but Agency. This bill requires that unlimited bal- the new boss is the Federal Govern- It pours Federal funds into cam- lot harvesting that I talked about just ment. It is not about voting rights. It paigns, and it chills free speech—bad a minute ago. The only time I recall a doesn’t add any group or any individ- policy, I think, in search of a problem. congressional discussion recently uals to the group of people who can Democrats have said this is nec- about ballot harvesting was last year vote, the kind of thing that Congress essary to increase voting rights, par- when the House of Representatives re- has done in the past, starting in the ticularly for minorities, but the overall fused to seat a Republican-elected first century of the country and mov- turnout in the year 2020 was about two- Member because that campaign had ing on until today. It is, frankly, a po- thirds of all the voters—the highest used ballot harvesting. Now we have a litically motivated, Federal takeover percentage of voters who participated law that requires every State not to of the election systems that would in over a century. What we have here is prohibit ballot harvesting. The risk of make, in my opinion, elections more an election that had the highest level fraud, the risk of every ballot not get- chaotic, less secure, less nimble in of participation in over a century. ting to the place ballots need to be certainly increases when you hand them their ability to deal with individual Most States had their highest voter to a ballot harvester—usually some- circumstances that occur on election turnout in 40 years, and we decide we body paid by a campaign or a party to day. need to change the system. (Mr. MARKEY assumed the Chair.) S. 1 isn’t just about bad policy; it is go around and collect ballots and some- The strength of the election system about what Democrats have seen as a one whose motivation to get those bal- is the diversity of the election system. political imperative. lots all turned in may not be every- This is what President Obama thought Frankly, this has been the bill that thing you want it to be. Sixty-two percent of respondents in in 2016. He may not still believe that, Democrats have offered for about the one poll said ballot harvesting should but I still believe it. last 20 years. It varies a little bit from be illegal. It is another provision in S. 1 would force a single partisan time to time, but about 20 years ago this bill that clearly is not a popular view of elections on more than 10,000 and maybe before that. I was a chief provision if people begin to look at it. voting jurisdictions across the country, election official in our State at that Again, voting to protect democracy— taking control away from States, tak- time. I don’t remember Democrats of- sure, that is popular. But the way this ing control away from local officials— fering this before 20 years ago. But bill does it, when people look at it, is frankly, they are the closest people to starting about two decades ago, every not popular. the voters—and instead giving it to couple of years and certainly every The bill requires States to give felons people in a far-away national capital time Democrats get in the majority in the right to vote in Federal elections without the same sense of importance the House, they pass this bill or one al- when they are out of prison. Some of the people believing that what hap- most exactly like it. States do that; some States don’t. Of pened on election day at your precinct When asked about what it would take course, if this bill passed, every State is what the voters intended to have to maintain the current majority in would have the choice of going ahead happen that day and that the people the House, Speaker PELOSI said: Well, and doing that or having two sets of who were voting were the people who it would be better if we could pass H.R. voter rolls, one for Federal elections were legally able to vote, not people 1 and S. 1. Now, that sounds like she and another one for non-Federal elec- who may have voted somewhere else— thinks there is a political advantage tions. That, of course, makes no sense not people who may no longer live in there. I respect the Speaker’s political at all. What this bill anticipates is that the jurisdiction they are voting in and judgment and always have respected no matter what States wanted to do, no longer qualified to vote for that Speaker PELOSI’s political judgment. this is a provision they would have to county official or that State represent- Her judgment would be that this would adopt. ative or whoever, but people who are be better for Democrats than not There is another way to get that legally able to vote. changing the current election law. done: Go to State legislatures and ex- I think this makes fraud easier to S. 1 is really full of unnecessary and, plain the value of having that changed commit and, frankly, harder to detect. as it turns out, unpopular provisions if that change needs to be made. What we should be doing is making it under the label ‘‘Would you like to This bill restricts the ability of easier to vote and harder to cheat. I vote for a bill that would secure de- States to maintain accurate voter think what we are doing here is mak- mocracy?’’ Well, of course. Who rolls. Many States—States with Demo- ing it easier to cheat and harder to find wouldn’t want to be for securing de- cratic Governors or Democratic secre- it out. mocracy? Fortunately, this bill has taries of state, Democratic legisla- We allow, in this bill, if it was the been around long enough that people tures—have worked hard to see that law, unlimited ballot harvesting. This have begun to understand what is in they had a system in place where you is where anybody can go around and it—the same list that has been out would periodically check and see if the collect ballots and, theoretically, be there before. people who are registered to vote are sure that they get to the election au- This bill would render State voter ID still where they registered to vote thority, but who knows? Who knows laws meaningless by requiring States from. what ballot got lost in the mail and to allow affidavits in lieu of identifica- Our State—I think a lot of States—if what ballot never got in the mail? One tion. In other words, you say who you you move to another county and reg- of the things the ballot harvester are at the polling place. Well, anybody ister to vote there, you are supposed to

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But things they think we can do and should our free, fair, virtuous, and inde- a 2018 poll found that 77 percent of do and can only do because they can’t pendent elections.’’ Americans supported this kind of voter do them any other way, like defend the Well, my friends, our democracy—our roll maintenance. country and set big national priorities. elections are being infected. Our elec- Frankly, it would be pretty hard to But for well over 200 years now, local tions are under siege from gerry- come up with a bill that had so many election officials responsible for the mandering, which destroys the prin- major tenets that were so out of step sense of credibility of what happens on ciple of equal representation. Our sys- with what people think the govern- election day have done this job. I think tem is under siege from dark money, ment ought to do and what they want they have done it well. enabling billionaires and powerful cor- their State government to do and in This bill would require States to take porations to buy our elections. It is most cases where State governments burdensome actions and make expen- under siege by State laws being passed are doing this. sive changes in their election systems. week to week right now that target This bill provides government fund- Even if the States have already adopt- specific communities to prevent them ing for campaigns—$6 of Federal money ed some of the so-called reforms, they from voting, thereby manipulating the for every dollar raised from small do- in all likelihood would have to make outcome of elections. nors. Small donors is under $200. changes in their system to comply. Indeed, at least 22 laws have been en- Frankly, if you were doing this, there So the Federal takeover of elections acted in 14 States since January to in- would be—the current Members of the shouldn’t happen. I urge my colleagues fect our free and fair elections to delib- Senate, under this bill, could receive not to support it happening. The Amer- erately erect barriers meant to make it up to, collectively, $1.8 billion from the ican people don’t want to see the harder for targeted groups of Ameri- Federal Government to run their cam- things imposed on our election system cans to vote, to silence the voices of paigns, to attack their challenger, or that are in this bill. I urge my col- students and low-income Americans, of whatever they want to do with their leagues to vote against this harmful Native Americans and seniors, of Black campaign money—$1.8 billion to do legislation. and Brown Americans who have fought that. It is pretty easy to qualify for I yield the floor. too long and too hard to have their The VICE PRESIDENT. The Senator this money. voice and their vote stolen from them, from Oregon. We saw people raise money in the Mr. MERKLEY. Madam President, ripped from them now. first quarter of this year. That would every day that I have the honor of We have a responsibility as United have qualified—in the case of our coming to work in the hallowed halls States Senators to ensure every Ameri- friend the Senator from Texas, Senator of this building—a symbol to the coun- can’s freedom to vote, just as this in- CRUZ, somewhere between $25 and $30 try and to the world of America’s com- stitution sought to do more than half a million would go to his campaign. We mitment to liberty and to justice, free- century ago, when in this Chamber we had a markup on this bill in the Rules dom, and democracy—I am humbled. I passed the 1965 Voting Rights Act. We Committee. Not a single member of the am humbled by the faith and responsi- have a responsibility to ensure that Rules Committee, Democrat or Repub- bility that the people of Oregon have every American’s voice is heard and lican, including Senator CRUZ, thought placed in me to advocate on their be- that our elections reflect the will of Senator CRUZ should get $24 or $25 mil- half. I am humbled by the responsi- the people. lion from the Federal Government for bility of exercising the power of this of- We can fulfill that responsibility by his campaign. fice to use the opportunity to lift up all enacting national standards for voting The bill creates a partisan Federal Americans, to create a foundation for to ensure that every American can Elections Commission. It gets rid of families to thrive, to tackle significant have a say in the key decisions impact- that bipartisan makeup that has been challenges like human rights and glob- ing their daily lives, a ‘‘say’’ expressed there from the very start. al warming. through the ballot box. This bill chills free speech in that it But among all these responsibilities That ballot box is the beating heart creates a disclosure document that one is the highest, which is to defend of our Republic, and those who seek to makes people really reluctant to give our constitutional Republic, and in erect barriers to citizens having access money to other groups who aren’t can- that Constitution, the single most im- to it are committing a crime against didates who like to talk about elec- portant power given to every American our democracy. We have to stop that tions. is the right to a voice and a vote, a criminal action against the rights of It federalizes redistricting. S. 1 would voice and a vote in the decisions of this Americans. We must create those na- put in place one set of Federal rules for government and the direction of our tional standards by taking up this bill, redrawing congressional districts. That Nation. the For the People bill, debating it, has always been the role of the States. As we saw all too clearly on January and ultimately passing it, to defend If the State wants to give that to 6, when this very building was attacked our Constitution. somebody besides the legislature, they by a mob intent on burning the ballots The For the People Act is com- can do that, and many States have of millions of Americans, democracy prehensive. It does popular, common- done that. But States have been the based on free and fair elections is far sense things to put the American peo- constitutionally designated place to from guaranteed. Each generation, ple back in charge of their government determine how they draw congressional each new set of Senators and House and their country. It sets national maps in their own States. Members has the responsibility to de- standards so every American has equal Even if a State manages to comply fend it anew. freedom to vote, no matter where they with all these requirements, under this The sad truth, however, is that a vio- live. In this country, if you are an bill, the Justice Department would lent mob storming the Capitol isn’t the American, you have the right to vote, have to be involved. Under this bill, the only way to attack our democracy. It plain and simple, full stop. It doesn’t court of jurisdiction in all cases on re- can also be attacked by the quiet plot- matter what your ZIP code is or your districting would be the Federal court ting of powerful and privileged individ- income or the color of your skin or in Washington, DC, not the Federal uals who hate the concept of govern- your religious beliefs. You have the court in the circuit that Missouri is in. ment of, by, and for the people, and right to vote. You wouldn’t even start at the district they work to undermine and corrupt Many of the State laws restricting court in Kansas City or St. Louis. The the workings of our Republic to voting are designed to eliminate early Federal court in Washington, DC, produce, instead, government by and voting—in person or by mail—and we would be the place you would go. for the powerful. know exactly why. It is because the

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That means here? decrease the number of polling places, candidates running for office actually It should be the principle and the reduce the hours, change the locations, have to use the power of their ideas, oath of office we took to uphold the put polling places in locations with the persuasion of their personality, not Constitution. limited parking, put out false informa- a rigged system to hold power. Standing before a crowd on a Novem- tion about the date of the election, and Finally, the standards in this bill ber afternoon to dedicate the Soldiers’ purge targeted voters from the roll of target corruption by addressing and National Cemetery at Gettysburg, 4 registered voters, knowing that when eliminating conflicts of interest. Pub- months after that momentous battle, they show up on election day, it is too lic servants should serve the public, President Lincoln remarked that they late to correct the error and be able to not themselves. That includes Members were gathered together to not only exercise their right to vote. of Congress, the administration, and dedicate it to the men who had fallen The antidote to these horrendous, for the first time ever, the Supreme in battle, but to the ideal for which racist attacks on the freedom and right Court. This bill does that by striking they gave their lives, ‘‘That govern- of every American to vote is early vot- down outrageous and corrupt conflicts ment of the people, by the people, for ing in person and by mail, and this act of interest, strengthening divestment the people, shall not perish from the guarantees 15 days of early voting. It requirements, saying that the Presi- Earth.’’ sets forth the opportunity to acquire dent and Vice President have to use a Today, it is our responsibility to an absentee ballot, to return the ballot blind trust or limit their personal hold- carry that ideal forward and to ensure by mail or through dedicated ings to assets that don’t pose a poten- that government of the people, by the dropboxes. tial conflict of interest. people, and for the people shall not per- The second big goal in national It slows the revolving door between ish from the United States of America. standards set forth in the For the Peo- public service and K Street. It requires We in this Chamber must pass the For ple Act is to stop billionaires from buy- Cabinet Secretaries to recuse them- the People Act. ing elections. Elections in America are selves from any issues in which a pre- I suggest the absence of a quorum. intended to reflect the will of the peo- vious employer or client has a finan- The VICE PRESIDENT. The clerk ple, not the will of the powerful and cial interest. will call the roll. privileged. Thomas Jefferson once de- The bill requires candidates for Vice The legislative clerk proceeded to scribed this as the ‘‘mother principle,’’ President or President to disclose their call the roll. saying that ‘‘governments are repub- tax returns to prevent hidden conflicts Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Madam President, lican only in proportion to how they of interest. It creates a code of ethics I ask unanimous consent that the order embody the will of the people.’’ for the Supreme Court, something all for the quorum call be rescinded. If the megawealthy can flood our other Federal judges already have. The VICE PRESIDENT. Without ob- campaigns with billions of dollars sent None of these four principles is about jection, it is so ordered. through shell companies, untraceable helping one political party over the Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Madam President, money, and manipulate the outcome of other. In fact, the provisions I have today the Senate is voting on whether the elections, then Jefferson’s mother just laid out are wildly popular among to consider the For the People Act, principle is murdered because the out- the American people. An overwhelming also known as S. 1. I encourage all my come serves the powerful, not the peo- supermajority of Democrats, Repub- colleagues to support Senate consider- ple. licans, and Independents support these ation of this crucial election reform The For the People Act says the peo- four principles. It is as bipartisan as bill. ple should have an equal chance of This legislation would put a stop to being heard and that the people listen- you can get. Even when it is broke into specific new State laws across the country that ing ought to know who is actually be- provisions, three out of four Ameri- are making it harder for Americans to hind those voices and those messages. cans—Democrats, Republicans, Inde- register to vote and to cast their bal- It does that by creating an ‘‘honest lots. So far this year, at least 389 bills ads’’ policy so political ads people see pendents—say they support these re- to suppress the ability to vote have online have to disclose who is paying forms because they believe in the vi- been introduced in 48 States. At least for them, and it does that by requiring sion of government of, by, and for the 22 of these new bills have become law the disclosure of megadonors contrib- people. It is in our DNA. Americans believe that dark money in 14 States. uting to political campaigns. Now, if you or I give a modest dona- should not be able to flood our elec- These newly enacted laws undermine tion to a campaign, that campaign has tions. They believe billionaires and the right to vote from every direction: to disclose who we are. Shouldn’t the corporations should not be able to buy They create new and unnecessarily same thing that is true for an average elections. They believe our Nation is strict voter ID laws, which make it American be true for the megadonors? ill-served by corrupt conflicts of inter- harder to vote for the 11 percent of U.S. This standard sets that equal standard. est. They believe in the vision and citizens who do not have a government- Third, the national standards set ideals of our ‘‘we the people’’ Republic, issued photo ID, many of whom are el- forth in this bill restore equal rep- and this bill is meant to do just one derly or low-income. They reduce the resentation by ending gerrymandering, thing: make real the promise of democ- timeframes for early voting, a critical the process by which we draw congres- racy for all Americans. method of voting for many working sional districts to favor one party over But powerful special interests don’t Americans. And they impose severe another and, by doing so, attack the want that. It threatens their hold on limitations on voting by mail, a strat- sacred principle of equal representa- power by ending the ways they have egy that many States have used to sig- tion. rigged the system, and so they are all nificantly increase voter turnout over This creates a lot of bias in the about striking down this bill. recent years. House of Representatives down the Why is that? We hear how Republican These attacks have shown no signs of hall. Take Michigan. In 2012, 2014, and leaders say that they like this rigged letting up. In Texas, a restrictive vot- 2016, the majority of the Michiganders system. Apparently, they like dark ing bill is pending before the State leg- voted for one party at every level of money in campaigns helping to buy islature that continues to get worse government, but because of gerry- elections. Apparently, they like tar- the longer it is considered. In its cur- mandering, the other party held a deci- geting groups of individuals to prevent rent form, the Texas bill would cut sive advantage in the statehouse, in them from voting, taking us back to early voting hours, ban drive-through the State senate, and in the congres- the racist efforts that existed before voting, limit vote-by-mail, and add sional House delegation. the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Appar- new voter ID requirements for mail-in The For the People Act defends, re- ently, they like gerrymandering, ballots, along with a host of other re- stores the principle of equal represen- thinking it is a sort of the political strictions on the right to vote.

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Unfortunately, many States are founding principle of our country, and tion, there has been a pervasive, co- using unfounded conspiracy theories of it has stood the test of wars, of eco- ordinated, and overwhelming effort to voter fraud as an excuse to pass laws to nomic strife, and yes, a global pan- undermine the freedoms of voting in weaken that fundamental right. demic. But protecting this right has future elections, with over 400 bills in- That is why we must pass the For the not always been easy. troduced in legislatures across the People Act. This bill will help to en- Throughout our country’s 245-year country. Twenty-two laws to restrict sure that all Americans are able to history, we have had to course-correct voting have been enacted in 14 States, vote, free of unnecessary hurdles and and take action to ensure that democ- and 31 more bills to roll back the right burdens. It includes a number of com- racy is for the people and by the people to vote have passed at least 1 chamber monsense reforms that anyone who be- and that it has lived up to our ideals. of a State legislature. lieves in the health of our democracy At the beginning of this year, we As Reverend WARNOCK put it in this cannot possibly oppose in good con- were reminded on January 6 that it is Chamber in his maiden speech as Sen- science. up to us to protect against threats to ator, ‘‘Some people don’t want some For example, one provision of S. 1 re- our democracy, to ensure that it suc- people to vote.’’ That is what is going quires that States allow voters to reg- ceeds. on here. ister to vote online. In an age when I still remember that moment at 3:30 The new law in Georgia makes it you can cash a check, buy a car, and in the morning when Senator BLUNT harder to request mail-in ballots, dras- conduct a doctor’s appointment en- and I and, yes, Vice President Pence tically limits ballot drop boxes, and tirely online, there is no reason a voter walked from this Chamber with the makes it a crime to hand water and should not be able to register to vote two young women with the mahogany food to voters waiting in line to cast online. box full of those last ballots to get over their ballots, when in previous elec- The bill also invests in the health of to the House to finish our job so that tions, Georgians have stood in line for our election infrastructure by securing you, Madam President, were declared up to 10 hours to vote. our voting systems against foreign at- the Vice President and President Biden One of the new Montana laws ended tacks. The security of our voting sys- was declared the President. That is up- same-day registration on election day tems should not be a partisan issue. holding our democracy. That is doing after it had been in practice in the In addition, S. 1 would ban partisan it together, Democrats and Repub- State for 15 years, and Senator TESTER gerrymandering and require States to licans doing our job. And what this bill is joining me in trying to bring this draw their congressional districts practice across—when we introduced is about to me, this bill is about car- using independent redistricting com- that bill—across the Nation. rying on that torch to protect our de- missions, like we do in California. Vot- In the weeks ahead, similar bills are mocracy. expected to pass in even more States, ers should be able to choose their rep- Today, the vote to begin debate on including Texas, where the Governor resentatives; representatives should this legislation will likely get the sup- has promised to call the legislature not be able to choose their voters. port of all 50 Democrats. Senator We need to empower the voice of into special session to pass a bill to re- MANCHIN, along with the rest of our every American in our democracy. We strict voting that was blocked at the caucus, has made clear to the country need to make these commonsense re- end of regular session thanks to the he- that standing up for the right to vote is forms to our elections. roic efforts of Democrats in the Texas I understand that some of my col- bigger than any one person or thing. It State Legislature who blessed us with leagues have disagreements with spe- is about us. It is about us as Ameri- their presence just last week. cific parts of the bill. I would urge cans. I deeply appreciate the work he These are not empty threats; they them to let the legislation come before has put into the proposal he is putting are real efforts to disenfranchise reg- the Senate and seek to amend it. But forward today, and I look forward to ular Americans from voting—senior to deny this body the ability to even continuing our discussions with him. citizens, people with disabilities, peo- debate and consider such an important He is doing this in good faith. There ple who can’t stand in line for 10 hours bill as this is unacceptable. are many good things in that proposal. just to wait to vote. The time for these reforms is now. I And today we are here together to reaf- In the face of these efforts to roll hope that my colleagues on both sides firm we will not give up this fight. It is back voting rights in so many States, of the aisle will support this important just beginning. the For the People Act is about setting legislation. The 2020 election showed that you basic national standards to make sure Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Madam President, can make it safer to vote while giving that all voters in this country can vote I come to the floor to speak in support voters the options that work for them. legally in the way that works for them, of proceeding to debate legislation that If it is vote-by-mail—I see my col- regardless of which ZIP Code they live is critical to our democracy, legisla- league Senator SMITH here. Minnesota in, regardless of whether they live in a tion that is based on two simple ideas: is so proud of our same-day registra- big city or in a suburb or out in a small that Americans must be able to freely tion. That has worked for us. It has town in western Minnesota. It is about choose their elected officials and that made us No. 1 in voter turnout in the reducing the power of Big Money in our government must be accountable to country time and time and time again. elections by ending secret spending by the people, not to those with the most Many States during the pandemic took billionaires and special interests. It is money. These are not Democratic or steps exactly like that, extending op- about making anti-corruption reforms Republican ideas; they are core Amer- tions for voters, like safe vote-by mail, to ensure that politicians work for the ican ideas. But for too long, these and now 34 States have no-excuse vote- people, not for themselves. rights have been under attack, which is by-mail—34 States. The result? More Republicans have said that this bill why we need the critical democracy re- than nearly 160 million Americans is designed to provide a political ad- forms in the For the People Act. voted—more than ever before and in vantage, but, as a former Republican I am honored to be leading this legis- the middle of a pandemic. Commissioner of the Federal Election lation with Senators MERKLEY and I still remember those voters in the Commission who chaired under George SCHUMER and to have worked with my primary in Wisconsin standing in Bush, Trevor Potter, has said in ex- colleagues as chair of the Rules Com- makeshift garbage bags with makeshift plaining his support for this bill—and mittee, worked with my colleagues in masks over their faces in the middle of he appeared as a witness in my hearing the House and civil rights and democ- a rainstorm, in the middle of a pan- for this bill—he said: racy reform groups and you, Madam demic, standing in line to vote. And in This bill does not give power to any par- President, to bring this bill forward an election that the Trump Depart- ticular party over another; it gives power today. ment of Homeland Security declared back to the voters.

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Forty-five States allowed all protect the right to vote or get rid of Voting Rights Act of 1965 marked the voters to vote by mail in the 2020 elec- secret money in our elections. So, hon- cornerstone achievement to the civil tion, and 44 States have early voting. estly, I would love to get support from rights movement and became a law be- What this bill does is takes the best the other side of the aisle, but we have cause of the tireless work of people of the best and puts in place minimum to be honest—I don’t expect we are like John Lewis who put their lives on standards so that no matter what State going to get it. the line to secure voting rights for all. you call home, you have access to the So, my Republican colleagues, this is Fifty-six years later, we are still fight- ballot box. That is why Senator not the end of the line for this bill. ing that battle. At the same time, we MERKLEY has worked so hard on this This is not the end of the line. This is haven’t had meaningful campaign fi- legislation. That is why Senator SCHU- only the beginning because if you have nance or ethics reform. MER made this bill Senate file No. 1. your way, those voters won’t even be at Our democracy desperately needs the The bill that we are voting to ad- the end of the line. They are not going proposals in this bill. And guess what. vance includes changes that directly to be able to vote. The American people agree. Yes, this respond to concerns about implementa- In the Rules Committee, we will be bill is bipartisan, except right here in tion from both Democratic and Repub- holding a series of hearings—not just this place. It is bipartisan because one lican States and local officials. We one hearing, a series of hearings—and poll released recently found that 78 heard those concerns, and the Demo- we are taking it on the road for the percent of Americans, including 63 per- crats on the Rules Committee, which first time in a long time. We are going cent of Republicans, support making included Senator WARNER and Senator to Georgia and holding a field hearing early in-person voting available for at KING—we worked on that managers’ there so we can hear firsthand from least 2 weeks before election day. That amendment and made it easier for people in the State on what is hap- is a proposal in our original For the rural areas, extended the time system, pening and why we must carry out the People, and it is in the managers’ and got at their concerns. And then constitutional duty in this Chamber to amendment that we are voting for clo- Senator MANCHIN has come up with act. ture on, and it is in Senator MANCHIN’s more ideas and more things we can do I urge my Republican colleagues to proposal. to make the bill strong. recognize the work being done in Another poll found that 83 percent of We heard from election officials that States to restrict the freedom of Amer- likely voters support public disclosure requiring States to accept mail-in bal- icans to exercise their sacred right to of contributions to groups involved in lots for too long after election day vote. Our Nation was founded on the elections—also the DISCLOSE Act in would delay them from certifying the ideals of democracy, and we have seen all three proposals. Yet some of my Re- results, so we shortened the window. for ourselves in this building how we publican colleagues want to limit dis- I could go on and on and on. In good can never take it for granted. closures. By the way, disclosures were faith, we have worked to make this bill We can’t let State legislatures get to championed by Justice Scalia. Yet work for America, and now it is time pick and choose who votes and what what happened in our committee hear- to allow for debate on this bill. votes get counted. That is not how de- ing on this, our markup? Republicans Our Republican friends on the other mocracy works. I urge all of my col- filed amendment after amendment to side of the aisle say this bill—this is leagues to do what the American peo- gut those provisions of the bill. one thing Senator MCCONNELL would ple are asking us to do and to do what So while they make claims—my say in the hearing—that it would cause is right. Vote today to bring us closer friends on the other side of the aisle— chaos. I say this: Chaos is a 5-hour wait to passing legislation to strengthen our that this isn’t popular, it is just not to vote. Senior citizens standing in the democracy. We can’t wait in line, and true. They claim it is not bipartisan. It hot Sun for 5 hours, for 10 hours—that we can’t make the people of America is just not true. The bill contains nine is chaos. Chaos is purging eligible vot- wait in line. The time to do this is now. bipartisan bills, including the Honest ers from voter rolls and modern-day I yield the floor. Ads Act, which I first introduced with poll taxes and one ballot box for a The VICE PRESIDENT. The majority Senator John McCain and Senator county of 5 million people, which is ex- leader. WARNER, and now Senator LINDSAY actly what they did in Harris County, Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, GRAHAM took up that cause. Our provi- TX. That is exactly what is happening first, let me thank so many of my col- sion—that provision would finally hold in that State right now. Chaos is voters leagues, including our chair of Rules, the social media companies account- in Wisconsin waiting in line to vote for the Senator from Minnesota; our lead able to make sure that there are dis- hours in the rain in their homemade sponsor on this bill, Senator MERKLEY; claimers and disclosures on political masks and plastic garbage bags. The and so many others who have done so ads. angry mob on January 6 that came into much on this legislation. There is the work that I have done this very Chamber, that spray painted Now, what makes a democracy a de- with Senator LANKFORD and with you, the columns, that attacked police offi- mocracy? It is the right of citizens to Madam President, when you were in cers, that injured people left and choose their own leader; to forge their the Senate to make sure we have right—that is chaos. own destiny, rather than have it de- backup paper ballots. We still have As I said from the stage on Inaugura- cided for them; the right to vote; the eight States that don’t have backup tion Day under that bright blue sky right that generations of Americans paper ballots. That provision is in this where you could still see the spray have marched and protested to achieve; bill. paint at the bottom of those columns women who reached for the ballot; and Many of the bill’s provisions have al- and the makeshift windows we had in marchers who were bloodied on a ready been adopted in red, blue, and place—I said this: This is the day our bridge in Selma; the right that genera- purple States and have the support of democracy picks itself up, brushes off tions of American soldiers fought and Governors and election officials from the dust, and does what America al- died to defend, buried now in patriot both parties. ways does: goes forward as a Nation graves from Normandy to Gettysburg. Twenty-one States have same-day under God, with liberty and justice for And, right now, it is a fact—a fact— voter registration, including red States all. We cannot do that if Americans are that voting rights are under assault in like Idaho, Wyoming, and Iowa. That is disenfranchised, if they are not part of America in a way that we have not great, but our question should be, why our democracy. seen in many, many decades. Repub- don’t all 50 States have it, especially Republicans have sadly made it clear lican State legislatures are limiting when the Constitution of the United that this is not legislation they are polling hours, locations, and ballot

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Durbin, Jon sweeping voter suppression in 80 years, It is the most sweeping voter sup- Ossoff, Tammy Baldwin, Debbie Stabe- capitalizing on and catalyzed by Don- pression effort in at least 80 years, tar- now, Brian Schatz, Sherrod Brown, Ron ald Trump’s Big Lie. These State gov- geting all the ways that historically Wyden, Elizabeth Warren, Raphael ernments are making it harder for disenfranchised voters—Black and Warnock, Benjamin L. Cardin, Edward younger, poorer, urban, and non-White Brown Americans, students, the work- J. Markey, Bernard Sanders. Americans to vote. ing poor—access the ballot. The VICE PRESIDENT. By unani- Earlier today, the Republican leader We can disagree about solutions to mous consent, the mandatory quorum told reporters that ‘‘regardless of what this problem, about which policies call has been waived. may be happening in some States, might be more effective, but we should The question is, Is it the sense of the there’s no rationale for Federal inter- all agree this is a problem. We should Senate that debate on the motion to vention.’’ The Republican leader flatly all agree that protecting voting rights proceed on S. 2093, a bill to expand stated that no matter what the States is worthy of debate, and that is what Americans’ access to the ballot box, re- do to undermine our democracy—voter this next vote is about. Should the U.S. duce the influence of big money in poli- suppression laws, phony audits, par- Senate even debate—even debate—how tics, strengthen ethics rules for public tisan takeovers of the local election to protect the voting rights of our citi- servants, and implement other anti- boards—the Senate should not act. zens? corruption measures for the purpose of My colleagues, if Senators 60 years The story of American democracy is fortifying our democracy, and for other ago held that the Federal Government full of contradictions and halting purposes, shall be brought to a close? should never intervene to protect vot- progress. At the time of our Constitu- The yeas and nays are mandatory ing rights, this body would have never tion’s ratification, you had to be, in under the rule. passed the Voting Rights Act. The Re- most States, a White, male, Protestant The clerk will call the roll. publican leader uses the language and the logic of the southern Senators in landowner to vote. How many in this The legislative clerk called the roll. the 1960s who defended States’ rights, Chamber—how many of us would have The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 50, and it is an indefensible position for been able to participate in those first nays 50, as follows: any Senator—any Senator—let alone elections? [Rollcall Vote No. 246 Leg.] the minority leader, to hold. Yet that The truth is, many of us, particularly YEAS—50 was the reason given for why Repub- on our side of the aisle, would not have Baldwin Hickenlooper Reed licans voted in lockstep today: Regard- been able to vote. But ever since the Bennet Hirono Rosen less of what may be happening in some early days of the Republic, Americans Blumenthal Kaine Sanders Booker Kelly States, there is no rationale for Fed- launched mighty movements, fought a Schatz Brown King Schumer eral intervention. bloody civil war, and, yes, passed Fed- Cantwell Klobuchar Shaheen That is both ridiculous and awful. All eral election laws to expand the fran- Cardin Leahy Sinema ´ we wanted to do here on the floor was Carper Lujan Smith chise until there were no more bound- Casey Manchin Stabenow to bring up the issue of voting rights aries. Coons Markey Tester and debate how to combat these vi- Are we in a backslide here in the 21st Cortez Masto Menendez Van Hollen cious, oftentimes discriminatory vot- century? Are we going to let reac- Duckworth Merkley Durbin Murphy Warner ing restrictions, and today, every sin- tionary State legislatures drag us back Feinstein Murray Warnock gle Democratic Senator stood together Warren into the muck of voter suppression? Gillibrand Ossoff in the fight to protect the right to vote Are we going to let the most dishonest Hassan Padilla Whitehouse Heinrich Peters Wyden in America. The Democratic Party in President in history continue to poison the Senate will always stand united to our democracy from the inside or will NAYS—50 defend our democracy. we stand up to defend what generations Barrasso Graham Portman I spoke with President Biden earlier of Americans have organized, marched Blackburn Grassley Risch this afternoon as well. He has been for, and died for—the sacred, sacred Blunt Hagerty Romney Boozman Hawley Rounds unshakeable in his support of S. 1, and right to vote, the thing that makes a Braun Hoeven Rubio I want to thank the President and the democracy a democracy. Burr Hyde-Smith Sasse Vice President for their efforts. But re- I plead with my Republican col- Capito Inhofe Scott (FL) grettably—regrettably—our efforts Cassidy Johnson Scott (SC) leagues. Stand up, my Republican col- Collins Kennedy were met by the unanimous opposition Shelby leagues. Stand up to a man who has Cornyn Lankford Sullivan of the Senate minority. Cotton Lee lied. We all know he has lied. You Thune Once again, Senate Republicans have know he has lied about our elections. Cramer Lummis Crapo Marshall Tillis signed their names in the ledger of his- Do not let this man lead you around by Cruz McConnell Toomey tory alongside Donald Trump, the Big the nose and do permanent damage to Daines Moran Tuberville Lie, and voter suppression, to their en- our democracy. At least have the de- Ernst Murkowski Wicker during disgrace. This vote, I am Fischer Paul Young cency and honor to let this Chamber ashamed to say, is further evidence debate. I urge my colleagues to vote The VICE PRESIDENT. On this vote, that voter suppression has become part yes. the yeas are 50, the nays are 50. of the official platform of the Repub- I yield the floor. Three-fifths of the Senators duly cho- lican Party. CLOTURE MOTION sen and sworn not having voted in the Now, Republican Senators may have The VICE PRESIDENT. Pursuant to affirmative, the motion is rejected. prevented us from having a debate on rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President. voting rights today, but I want to be Senate the pending cloture motion, The VICE PRESIDENT. Mr. Majority very clear about one thing: The fight which the clerk will state. Leader. to protect voting rights is not over, by The bill clerk read as follows: Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I no means. In the fight for voting want to be clear about what just hap- rights, this vote was the starting gun, CLOTURE MOTION pened on the Senate floor. Every single not the finish line. Let me say that We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- Senate Republican just voted against ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the again. In the fight for voting rights, Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby starting debate—starting debate—on this vote was the starting gun, not the move to bring to a close debate on the mo- legislation to protect Americans’ vot- finish line. tion to proceed to Calendar No. 77, S. 2093, a ing rights. Once again, the Senate Re- As many have noted, including my bill to expand Americans’ access to the bal- publican minority has launched a par- friend Senator WARNOCK this morning,

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Today, Democrats ture the Court. income exceeds most families’ dreams started our march to defend the voting The Powell plan, thread one, was a of lifetime wealth. The Kochs have so- rights of all Americans. It could be a political response recommended for cial ambition, putting their names on long march, but it is one we are going America’s traditional corporate elite, educational TV programs, art centers, to make. which had been traumatized by the so- and university buildings. They are not Today, we made progress. For the cial upheaval of the 1960s. The second the sort of people who take humilia- first time in this Congress, we got all thread, thread two, was a separate tion well. They are also not stupid, and 50 Democrats unified behind moving strain of American ire that had been the family has long and sometimes forward on a strong and comprehensive simmering on our society’s fringe for dark international experience, includ- voting rights bill. And make no mis- many decades. The extremists on this ing odious efforts in previous decades take about it, it will not be the last simmering fringe were traumatized by to build factories for evil regimes. time that voting rights comes up for a things long accepted as mainstream by Made confident by the arrogance of debate in the Senate. most Americans. wealth, driven by extremist ideology, Republicans may want to avoid the The fringe resentments shifted with spurred by the resentment of topic, hoping that their party’s efforts the varying tides of news and events humiliating political rejection, experi- to suppress votes and defend the Big but regularly boiled over against sev- enced in the devious ways of the inter- Lie will go unnoticed. Democrats will eral targets. One was the role of Jewish national world, steeped in the cor- not allow that. Democrats will never people in finance, the press, Hollywood, porate skills of long-term planning and let this voter suppression be swept and—after FDR—in government. An- patient execution, and with unlimited under the rug. other was the improving economic and resources to indulge themselves, the We have several serious options for social condition of minorities. Another Koch brothers, Charles and David, were how to reconsider this issue and ad- was the arrival of immigrants, particu- uniquely positioned to take this long- vance legislation to combat voter sup- larly non-European immigrants; but standing, latent, extremist fringe and pression. We are going to explore every backlash to immigration from Ireland amplify it and direct it, by plan, in se- last one of our options. We have to. and Italy had been profound, as my cret, and over decades if need be. Voting rights are too important, too home State experienced back under the If front groups needed to be set up, so fundamental. This concerns the very Know-Nothings. Other resentments be it; subsidiaries were a familiar con- core of our democracy and what we are sprang from imaginary events, concept. If identities needed to be about as a nation, so we will not let it spiracy theory delusions, and crackpot laundered off money they gave, so be go. We will not let it die. This voter ideas. it; telling lawyers to find or design a suppression cannot stand, and we are This persistent strain along the way to do that was familiar. If fringe going to work tirelessly to see that it American fringe was chronicled in Pul- groups needed to be coordinated to does not stand. itzer Prize-winning Richard work collectively with each other, so I yield the floor. Hofstadter’s 1964 essay, ‘‘The Paranoid be it; organizing with others through I suggest the absence of a quorum. Style in American Politics,’’ later a trade associations and lobbying groups The VICE PRESIDENT. The clerk popular book. This latent strain of was familiar activity. And if money will call the roll. paranoid extremism showed itself in needed to be spent, well, so be it; The senior assistant legislative clerk groups like the John Birch Society, money was no object, and getting peo- proceeded to call the roll. which never gained social or political ple to do things for you for money is a Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I acceptance. It was fed and nurtured by familiar practice of the very rich. ask unanimous consent that the order a handful of rightwing foundations set The nurture and guidance of the for the quorum call be rescinded. up by a few colossally rich and politi- Kochs breathed new strength and life— The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. cally irate and frustrated families. It and deregulatory purpose—into the na- PETERS). Without objection, it is so or- boiled up in the Presidential campaign tivist far-right fringe. Meanwhile, in dered. of Senator Barry Goldwater, which the regulatory arena, waited the third U.S. SUPREME COURT ended in one of the worst landslide de- of the three threads. Major corporate Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I feats in American history. It drove the interests—from the railroads first to am delighted to follow the majority occasional aspirations of the Liber- banks, chemical companies, and pol- leader and his strong remarks about tarian Party, whose extremist platform luting industries—had assembled, over the beginning of the process of passing suffered predictable but humiliating time, a quietly powerful presence to S. 1, not only to deal with the question crushings at the polls. All of this de- help them in administrative Agencies; of voting rights but to deal with the feat, over all of these decades, con- to make sure that regulation was question of the dark money plague that centrated the strain, isolated its most friendly to business, and, even more is infesting our democracy and taking persistent and determined elements, than that, under the right cir- the power over decision making in this and added to it an emotional payload cumstances, with the right people and body and in this building away from of resentment. pressures, could be turned to advantage regular people and putting it into the One target of this fringe was the ex- of the regulated industry. hands of not only special interests but istence of government regulation. The In administrative hearings and of special interests who are happy to Libertarian Party, in 1980, ran on a rulemakings, regulated industries reg- operate in secret. platform of ending Social Security, ularly outgunned public interest One of the ways in which this power ending Medicare, closing the post of- groups. Law firms dedicated to this lu- has been deployed has been with re- fice, undoing the American highway crative corporate regulatory practice spect to the judicial branch of govern- program, stopping public education, sprouted. Gleaming stables were kept ment. And I am here now for my third and eliminating all our public regu- of well-tended professional witnesses speech in ‘‘The Scheme’’ series to draw latory agencies—even the Federal who could reliably spout the corporate attention to this problem. Aviation Administration that keeps line in Agency proceedings. In the first two ‘‘Scheme’’ speeches, I planes from bumping into each other. Companies played the long game in described the corporate power game This platform barely attracted 1 per- these regulatory Agencies, of accreting plan offered by lawyer Lewis Powell to cent of the vote, an unsurprising but minor victories, step-by-step, inch-by- the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the humiliating crushing. That inch, but that together summed up to subsequent effectuation of that game humiliating crushing was suffered by major gains. Many of these gains were plan by Justice Lewis Powell, ap- David Koch, Libertarian Party can- deeply buried in the weeds of arcane

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Much of sion, and if that senior citizen has the to the general media and so invisible to it, like the proverbial frog in the pro- temerity to vote in a way the operative the general public. verbial pot, we have even gotten used doesn’t like, there is nothing to pre- Revolving doors spun between regu- to, and we accept it now as normal, vent the operative from throwing that latory Commissions and industry, so when it isn’t. ballot in the mail and simply not send- that Agency decision makers often re- To be continued. ing it in, only sending in the ballots flected the values, priorities and inter- I yield the floor. that happen to comply with their own ests of the regulated industry, not the I suggest the absence of a quorum. political preference. If you care even general public. At the extreme, the reg- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The one whit about election integrity, ulatory Agency became servant to the clerk will call the roll. striking down every prohibition on bal- industry master—a phenomenon well The senior assistant legislative clerk lot harvesting is precisely the wrong known and well documented as regu- proceeded to call the roll. step to take. latory capture. I wrote a separate book Mr. CRUZ. Mr. President, I ask unan- The ‘‘Corrupt Politicians Act’’ would on this, ‘‘Captured,’’ so I won’t dwell imous consent that the order for the also automatically register to vote on it at great length here. It is enough quorum call be rescinded. anyone who comes in contact with the to note that regulatory capture is so The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without government. So if you get a welfare common that it has been a robust field objection, it is so ordered. check, you get an unemployment of academic research and writing now The Senator from Texas. check, you get a driver’s license, you for decades, both in economics and in Mr. CRUZ. Mr. President, I rise today go to a State college or State univer- administrative law. to celebrate a win for the country. sity, you are automatically registered So these three socioeconomic strands Today, the United States rightfully to vote. What is the problem with that? converged. America’s regular corporate failed to advance the ‘‘Corrupt Politi- The problem with that, as the authors elite took up the Powell memo strat- cians Act,’’ meaning that this bill will of the bill know, is that would register egy of emboldened political engage- not come to the Senate floor for a final millions of illegal aliens to vote. Mil- ment, seeking to reclaim their power vote. This is a huge win for the citizens lions of illegal aliens come into con- and restrain the unwelcome changes of the United States. This is a huge win tact with the government, and auto- roiling American society. The extrem- for democracy, and it is a huge win for matic registration is designed to reg- ists of great wealth brought to the the integrity of our elections. ister millions of illegal aliens. rightwing fringe and its motley array The ‘‘Corrupt Politicians Act’’ is the How do we know this? We know this, of extremist groups an unprecedented most dangerous legislation we consid- among other things, because the bill strategic discipline, unlimited re- ered in the Senate in the 9 years I explicitly immunizes the State offi- sources, and the tactics of hard-edged served in this body. It is an attempt by cials who would be registering illegal corporate organization. The regulatory Senate Democrats at a brazen power aliens to vote. It grants a safe harbor capture apparatus was there for the grab. It is an attempt by Democrats to and says, when you illegally register il- hiring, eager to pursue the new pros- federalize elections and to ensure that legal aliens, you will have no liability. pects offered by big industries and ec- Democrats won’t lose control for the If you care about the integrity of elec- centric billionaires. Out of this slum- next 100 years. tions, registering millions of illegal gullion of immense wealth, extreme po- This bill isn’t about protecting the aliens to dilute and steal the votes of litical ambition, and expertise at regu- right to vote. It is precisely the oppo- legal American citizens is exactly the latory capture, how long would it take site. It is about taking away the right opposite way to go. for people to start thinking about cap- to vote from the citizens and giving it Not only that, many States have rea- turing not just regulatory Agencies but instead to the corrupt politicians in sonable restrictions on felons and on courts—indeed the U.S. Supreme Washington who want to stay in power. criminals voting. What does the ‘‘Cor- Court? The ‘‘Corrupt Politicians Act’’ would rupt Politicians Act’’ do? It strikes all As it turned out, not long. The Court strike down virtually every common- of those down and instead mandates had made itself a target of the right- sense voter integrity law adopted by that all felons should be allowed to wing. Brown v. Board of Education pro- States across the country. Thirty-six vote—murderers, rapists, child molest- voked massive resistance across the States have adopted voter ID laws, a ers all allowed to vote because Demo- South out to defend segregated public reasonable and commonsense step to crats have made the cynical calcula- schools. Roe v. Wade provoked, as it protect the integrity of elections that tion that if millions of illegal aliens still provokes, the religious right. So over 70 percent of Americans support are allowed to vote and millions of did Engel v. Vitale, restricting prayer and over 60 percent of African Ameri- criminals and felons are allowed to in schools. Griswold v. Connecticut of- cans support. In fact, recent polling vote, that those individuals are likely fended those upset by the sixties sexual now shows support for voter ID at over to vote Democrat and Democrats want revolution. Miranda v. Arizona, Mapp 80 percent, thanks, no doubt, to the re- to stay in power. v. Ohio, and Gideon v. Wainwright of- lentless assault to voter ID mounted by The bill also prevents States from fended the tough-on-crime crowd. To Senate Democrats. The ‘‘Corrupt Poli- correcting voter rolls and from remov- the far right, the Supreme Court of- ticians Act’’ would repeal the vast ma- ing people who passed away. You can’t fered a bounty of things to hate. Even jority of these voter ID laws. go in when someone’s dead and say, without the Powell Memo’s corporate Likewise, 31 States prohibit ballot you know, dead people shouldn’t be plan of ‘‘exploiting judicial action’’ harvesting, the corrupt practice of pay- voting. No, this bill mandates: Leave ‘‘with an activist-minded Supreme ing political operatives to collect other the dead people on the rolls—another Court,’’ the Court would likely have people’s ballots. What would the ‘‘Cor- step designed to invite fraud. been an irresistible target. rupt Politicians Act’’ do? It would Moreover, the ‘‘Corrupt Politicians But with that plan and that rec- strike down all of those laws in 31 Act’’ is welfare for politicians. This bill ommendation, it began to come to- States and would mandate ballot har- is designed to give hundreds of millions gether. And so the scheme was vesting nationwide. It would mean that of dollars every year to corrupt incum- launched, fed by three political tribu- paid political operatives from the bent politicians to keep them in power. taries: one, the corporate plan in Lewis Democratic National Committee could It matches, for contributions under Powell’s memo to the Chamber; two, go to nursing homes and collect votes— $200, 6 to 1 Federal funds so that the the resurgent Koch-powered, far-right some of those votes, no doubt, from in- Members of this body would receive, fringe; and three, the eager, available dividuals who may be no longer com- collectively, over a billion dollars in mercenaries of regulatory capture. petent to make a decision. The reason Federal funds to stay in power. That is The effort to capture the Court has 31 States have acted to ban ballot har- great if you are a corrupt politician likely been the most effectual deploy- vesting is it invites voter fraud. An un- who wants to prevent a challenger ment of rightwing and corporate re- scrupulous operative can fill out the from ever defeating you. And if you sources into our common American po- ballot for a senior citizen who no want to prevent the voters from mak- litical life, and America is now a very longer has the capacity to make a deci- ing a different choice, then you flood

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We call for every Senator to have the option Commission was created in the have heard the Senate majority leader portunity to vote on a commonsense, wake of Watergate, designed to protect invoke, in booming terms, specters bipartisan bill, the Military Justice integrity in our elections. It was, from from our sorry history of racial dis- Improvement and Increasing Preven- the beginning, designed to be bipar- crimination in the past. The Senate tion Act. tisan—three Republicans, three Demo- majority leader has used the phrase This bill would ensure that members crats—because Congress recognized ‘‘Jim Crow 2.0’’ repeatedly—as has the of our military would get the justice that a partisan Federal Election Com- President of the United States, as has and the justice system that their sac- mission would be deeply injurious to the Vice President of the United rifices deserve. We do not have time to our democracy, that to have a Federal States—deliberately inflaming racial delay. I began calling for a floor vote Election Commission with any integ- tensions, suggesting that laws, com- on this bill on May 24. That is 29 days rity, it needed to be bipartisan, which monsense voter integrity laws in ago. Since then, it is estimated that means you needed a bipartisan major- States like Georgia and Texas, things 1,624 servicemembers will have been ity to act in order to ensure that nei- like requiring voter ID or requiring sig- raped or sexually assaulted. More will ther party weaponizes the Federal elec- nature verification on absentee ballots, have been victims of other serious tion laws. are somehow a modern manifestation crimes. What does the ‘‘Corrupt Politicians of Jim Crow. That is a grotesque lie. Many of them will feel that there is Act’’ do? It turns the Federal Election The majority leader knows that. The no point in even reporting the crime Commission into a partisan body, President of the United States knows because they have no faith in the cur- shifts it from three Republicans and that. The Vice President of the United rent military justice system. That is three Democrats to three Democrats States knows—they know they are because right now, if a servicemember and two Republicans. It turns it into lying. But, ironically, they inadvert- reports a crime, the case and their fate an arm of the Democratic Senate Com- ently said something that is accurate will be put into a commander’s hands. mittee, in effect. Nothing in this bill is about this piece of legislation. Jim This bill argues, instead, that our as cynical as that provision. We are in Crow legislation was grotesque and servicemembers who are victims of se- a 50–50 Senate. We have close elections ugly. It was legislation that was draft- rious crimes or who are accused of seri- ed, without exception, by Democratic in this race. ous crimes should have those cases re- The Presiding Officer is a sophisti- politicians. Jim Crow was written by viewed by an impartial, trained, mili- cated political player. I want you to Democratic politicians, and its pur- tary prosecutor. It does not say that ask for a second, in a close election, in pose, when the Jim Crow laws were commanders are removed from their the weeks before the election, if the written, were to prevent the voters responsibility with regard to the mili- Senate majority leader had the ability from ever voting out of office Demo- tary justice system. It doesn’t say that to launch investigations from the Fed- cratic politicians. It is one of the commanders are relieved of their re- eral Election Commission, to bring ugliest chapters of our Nation’s his- sponsibility of ensuring good order and tory. And thankfully, we repudiated prosecutions from the Federal Election discipline. Under this bill, commanders Jim Crow. Commission to sue the political oppo- will still have the full array of tools to Well, the majority leader used the implement good order and discipline— nents of the majority, how much would phrase ‘‘Jim Crow 2.0,’’ and inadvert- counseling, restriction, confinement, that invite abuse? ently, he is right, but not about what I understand right now Democrats he is describing. He is right about the protective orders, rank reduction, non- are in power of both Houses of Congress ‘‘Corrupt Politicians Act.’’ The ‘‘Cor- judicial punishment, summary court- and the White House. Power can be in- rupt Politicians Act’’ follows the exact martial, and even special court-mar- toxicating. But I do want to point out same pattern that Jim Crow did. It is tial. None of these change under the it wasn’t that long ago that the Pre- partisan legislation, written by elected law. siding Officer and I were both in this In addition, under today’s system, Democrats, designed to keep elected only 3 percent of commanders have the body—4 years ago—when there was a Democrats in office and to steal the Republican President and a Republican right to vote from the citizenry to de- right to do convening authority for House and a Republican Senate. You cide on somebody else. Democracy is general court-martial. So the truth is, didn’t see the Republican majority try too important for that. it is a small number of commanders anything as brazen as the ‘‘Corrupt And the kind of cynical racial dema- who will be even affected by this legis- Politicians Act.’’ You didn’t see a Re- goguery that we have seen around this lation. But I can promise you, the view publican majority trying to rig the bill, while ignoring the substance of from the servicemembers will be sig- game, trying to change the rules so it—and I will point out the media has nificant because they will now see that that Republicans could never be de- been eager to ignore the substance of if they are someone who has been as- feated in the next election. You didn’t it. The media says: Should we protect saulted or harassed or had any justice see the Republican majority trying to the right to vote? Yes, we should pro- need, that the person reviewing the turn the Federal Election Commission tect the right to vote. case would be highly trained and unbi- into a partisan weapon. This bill takes away your right to ased. And if you are a Black or Brown I ask you, what level of comfort vote. This bill is designed to prevent servicemember who is disproportion- would you have as an elected Democrat the voters from choosing to throw the ately punished under the current sys- if MITCH MCCONNELL had control of the bums out—the most fundamental right tem, you would know that the decision Federal Election Commission, if it of any voter to throw the bums out, maker was impartial, unbiased, and were Republican partisan agents? I whether they are one side or the other highly trained. This change is some- think you would be entirely justified in side. We the people have sovereignty, thing that will help both victims of being concerned that it would be used and this bill, the ‘‘Corrupt Politicians sexual assault and also defendants’ as a political weapon to hurt you. Your Act’’ was designed to take that power rights. last election was a relatively close from the people and give it to the poli- For serious crimes, we need both election. Imagine 2 weeks before the ticians in Washington. pieces of this puzzle, and this bill pro- election if a Republican Federal Elec- So today was a victory. It was a vic- vides both. It will still allow com- tion Commission had mounted a sweep- tory for the American people. It was a manders to take the administrative ing investigation in the massive cam- victory for democracy. It was a victory steps to send a message to their troops paign finance violations by the incum- for the Constitution. And it was a vic- about what is or is not tolerated, and bent Senator who happened to be of the tory for the rule of law. 97 percent of them have to do that

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It is my belief we have not made sufficient progress in recent years to elimi- lies to get real justice. the military will have to implement nate sexual assault, and we have con- The Military Justice Improvement whatever system Congress devises, and sequently lost the trust and confidence of and Increasing Prevention Act will de- it will require their expertise and skill. many Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, liver the results that our servicemem- Madam President, I ask unanimous and Guardians in the chain of command’s bers and their families deserve without consent to have printed in the RECORD ability to adjudicate these serious crimes. I compromising command authority. a letter from the Chairman of the Joint intend to reserve judgement until I have an That is what our allies have said. The Chiefs of Staff to Senator INHOFE. opportunity to review the final recommenda- There being no objection, the mate- tions of the Independent Review Commission UK, Germany, Israel, Australia, the to determine the merits of any such rec- Netherlands, and Canada have all testi- rial was ordered to be printed in the ommendations vis-a-vis proposed legislation fied to our body in various hearings RECORD, as follows: currently in the Senate and House of Rep- and various committees that they saw CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS resentatives. no diminution in command control and OF STAFF, I remain committed to providing you my no diminution in the ability to prepare Washington, DC. candid personal views and will do so after I Hon. JAMES M. INHOFE, have reviewed the recommendations of the and train troops. Commission. I look forward to providing you The truth is that this is a reform U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. my personal assessment on this matter in whose time has come, and every DEAR SENATOR INHOFE: Thank you for your the near future. minute we delay, we are not standing continued support and sincere interest in as- Sincerely, by our servicemembers. It is a change sessing the impact of proposed legislation on MARK A. MILLEY, that has been supported by veterans the Armed Forces. As I understand the scope General, U.S. Army. groups across the country. Whether it of the ‘‘Military Justice Improvement and Mr. REED. Madam President, I won’t is the Iraq and Afghanistan association Increasing Prevention Act of 2021,’’ the draft quote from this letter at length now, of veterans, whether it is the Vietnam bill would remove the commander from deci- but I would just point out that the sions for all non-military offenses and felony veterans association, whether it is the Chiefs are open-minded about changing cases punishable by one year or more, in- the way we prosecute sexual assault Foreign Legion or the Veterans of For- cluding the following: prohibited activities eign Wars, military veterans support with military recruits or trainees by a per- and harassment within the ranks. So this bill. son in position of special trust: wrongful am I. In fact, I think that is something This is a change whose time has broadcast or distribution of intimate visual that I hope becomes clear in our come, and I request that we have a images: murder; manslaughter: death or in- progress legislatively moving forward. floor vote to decide this. jury of an unborn child; child endangerment; But they nevertheless stress the impor- Sixty-six Senators on a bipartisan rape and sexual assault; mails: deposit of ob- tance of ensuring that any change Con- basis support this. The committee has scene matter; rape and sexual assault of a gress enacts must be carefully tailored child; other sexual misconduct; larceny and to address the problems we are trying been addressing this issue for 8 years. wrongful appropriation; fraudulent use or We have already passed 250 smaller re- to solve, and the critical problem we credit cards, debit cards, and other access de- are trying to solve is sexual assault, forms, none of which has had a dent on vices; false pretenses to obtain services; rob- the problem. It is time to do the reform bery; frauds against the United States; brib- sexual harassment, any kind of crime that survivors have asked for and that ery; graft; kidnapping; arson, burning prop- dealing with sexual misconduct. veterans organizations support. erly with intent to defraud; extortion; aggra- In addition, adequate time and re- I ask unanimous consent that at a vated assault; assault with intent to commit sources must be afforded for imple- time to be determined by the majority murder, voluntary manslaughter, rape, sex- menting any of the changes that we ual assault, rape of a child, sexual assault of propose. The nature and the magnitude leader in consultation with the Repub- a child, robbery, arson, burglary, or kidnap- of change we are contemplating here is lican leader, the Senate Armed Serv- ping; maiming; domestic violence; stalking; complex; we have to make sure we do ices Committee be discharged from fur- perjury; subordination of perjury; obstruct- this right. ther consideration of S. 1520 and the ing justice; misprision or serious offense; Further, we have heard over the past Senate proceed to its consideration; wrongful refusal to testify; prevention or au- few years from the leadership of the that there be 2 hours for debate equally thorized seizure of property; noncompliance with procedural rules; wrongful interference military service Judge Advocate Gen- divided in the usual form; and that erals’ Corps, who have uniformly op- upon the use or yielding back of that with adverse administrative proceeding; and retaliation, posed these changes in nature and time, the Senate vote on the bill with The Uniform Code of Military Justice ex- scope. These are the military lawyers, no intervening action or debate. ists to provide justice and to maintain good the very military justice experts to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there order and discipline, both of which directly whom this bill would invest authority objection? contribute to unit cohesion and U.S. mili- currently reserved to commanders. I Mr. REED. Madam President. tary effectiveness in combat. The military is believe we should listen to them as The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- unique in that commanders must maintain well and move prudently and delib- ator from Rhode Island. good order and discipline in order to successfully perform on the battlefield under the erately to address the problem at hand. Mr. REED. Madam President, I would So, as I have said a number of times like to thank my colleague from New most intense of circumstances. Commanders’ orders must have the force or law, and all already, I intend to include the admin- York for her work to move this issue within his or her unit must acknowledge this istration’s recommendations that de- forward. But once again, I would object authority. With this responsibility to en- rive from the President’s Independent to the request for the reasons I have force the rule of law comes accountability. Review Commission in the markup of previously stated. It is my professional opinion that remov- the Defense bill, subject to amend- In addition, today the ranking mem- ing commanders from prosecution decisions, ment, not to move the bill on the floor ber of the committee, Senator INHOFE, process, and accountability may have an ad- without the chance for my colleagues released the written views of each verse effect on readiness, mission accom- plishment, good order and discipline, justice, in the committee to have their voices member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, unit cohesion, trust, and loyalty between heard. These ladies and gentlemen have which he had requested on Senator commanders and those they lead. However, dedicated themselves to military pol- GILLIBRAND’s proposed legislation. in the specific and limited circumstance of icy for many years. They are experts in I understand that some in our body sexual assault, I remain open-minded to all different dimensions of this issue, and might discount these views of senior solutions. This is a complex and difficult they will add significantly to the de- military leadership, and that is their issue. I urge caution to ensure any changes bate. prerogative. But I do believe it is im- to commander authority to enforce dis- To simply take a bill and send to it portant that their voices be part of the cipline be rigorously analyzed, evidence- the floor without amendments I think public discourse. They have dedicated based, and narrow in scope, limited only to sexual assault and related offenses. is not the way to proceed. I anticipate their lives to the service of this Nation. As I am sure you are aware, the Secretary a bill that will be strengthened They have led troops in combat. They of Defense established the Independent Re- through debate and discussion and de- have experienced all of the issues that view Commission on Sexual Assault in the liberation by the committee.

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Madam Presi- clerk will call the roll. because of the Big Lie that was per- dent, I disagree with the chairman be- The legislative clerk proceeded to petrated in the aftermath of our Presi- cause the service chiefs and com- call the roll. dential election, a lie that the former manders for the last 8 years have ob- Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Presi- President persists in spewing and rejected to any serious reform. In fact, dent, I ask unanimous consent that the peating to this very moment, the lie they have said time and again ‘‘Trust order for the quorum call be rescinded. that he was somehow cheated or robbed us. Trust us. We will get this right’’ The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without out of an election that led to the at- and have objected to any major reform. objection, it is so ordered. tack on this Capitol on January 6. In fact, that is what they did any- FOR THE PEOPLE ACT OF 2021 It is that lie that is giving rise to time we tried to reform the military— Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Presi- these actions in State legislatures. It is they objected on the same basis, using dent, just a short time ago on this Sen- that lie that sadly led this body just a the same words, when we tried to re- ate floor, we witnessed a low point for short while ago to block consideration peal don’t ask, don’t tell. They ob- this body. We witnessed every Repub- of a bill to establish a commission to jected in the same way when we tried lican Senator voting against moving look at what happened on January 6. to allow women to get credit for being forward to consider legislation to That bill, too, was filibustered just like in combat. They objected in the same strengthen our democracy. We wit- this one, in order to prevent the Amer- way when we integrated the military. nessed all 50 Republican Senators vot- ican people from getting to the bottom So to hear these objections over and ing to block consideration of the For of the Big Lie. Republican Senators over again after the committee has the People Act. blocked that, too. They don’t want the studied this issue for 8 years and al- I don’t know why people are afraid of country to know, and they are per- lowed 250 reforms to be put into the debating this issue, which is so funda- fectly happy to allow all these State NDAA—all of which were OK by the mental to our country at this par- legislatures to put up barriers to vot- DOD—just flies in the face of reality. ticular point in time. This bill, the For ing as part of that Big Lie narrative. The military has demanded sole re- the People Act, has many important And we know it is a big lie for so sponsibility of these cases for the 8 provisions. One of them, of course, is to many reasons. Of course, President years that I have worked on this issue, establish minimum national standards, Trump and his campaign took their and have they dented the problem? No. to make sure that every eligible Amer- claims to courts throughout the coun- Sexual assaults were estimated at ican voter can access the ballot box. try. Over 60 courts said those were ri- 20,000 by the military last they count- That should be something we all want. diculous claims. President Trump’s ed. Has the rate of cases going to trial We should want every American eligi- own Justice Department and his Attor- increased? No. Has the rate of cases ble to vote to be out there exercising ney General, former Attorney General that have ended in conviction in- his or her right to vote, to participate Barr, before he stepped down, said creased? No. So under no measurable in the decision making in our democ- there was no wrongdoing in this elec- has the DOD got a handle on this. tion that would change any kind of racy. And yet not a single Republican For the chairman to say it has to go outcome. Senator voted to proceed with that de- through the committee, this issue has The President’s point person at the been going through the committee for 8 bate, even though this bill is more im- Department of Homeland Security, re- years. In fact, when I passed bipartisan portant now than ever before because sponsible for monitoring the integrity reform with people like Senator JONI we see, as we speak, Republican State of elections, has testified before Con- ERNST on the safe to report language, legislatures, in so many places around gress and said very clearly that the it was taken out in conference by the our country, voting to erect barriers to 2020 Presidential election was the most same DOD staff who didn’t want it in the ballot box. secure election in American history— We see this in State after State, a there in the first place. most secure in American history. That pure partisan power play to rig the So under the chairman’s view, this is from the person in charge of election rules, to win elections by subtraction— bill could certainly go through com- integrity in President Trump’s own ad- not to win elections through the hurly- mittee. We have more than half of the ministration. members. But I promise you, it will be burly debate over the issues of the day, So why are all these States enacting watered down or taken out in con- not to win elections by talking about these barriers to voting after an elec- ference because the chairman and the the agenda that somebody is advo- tion that the Trump Homeland Secu- ranking member are against it, and cating and why someone should vote rity Department said was the most se- they have the authority to do so. So he for a particular candidate. That is the cure in history? It is because so many is not offering a fair process. way it is supposed to be. But these are people turned out and voted in that se- The fact that this bill has 66 cospon- legislatures that are putting up bar- cure election and they didn’t like the sors—how many bills in America, in riers to make it harder for people to outcome. this body, have the support of TED access the ballot and specifically de- So when you don’t like the outcome CRUZ and LIZ WARREN, of MITCH signing these barriers to try to limit in elections, instead of taking your MCCONNELL and Senator SCHUMER? participation by people of color and by case to the American people and say- None. This is the kind of bipartisan bill younger voters. ing, Vote for us next time because here that this country is yearning for, the We saw that even before the after- is our agenda for the country, here is kind of commonsense reform that can math of this election. We saw it in the what we are going to do—instead, they protect servicemembers. aftermath of the Supreme Court deci- decided they are going to try to win by While the chairman is so interested sion in Shelby v. Holder. We saw Texas putting up barriers to try to prevent in supporting what the generals and and North Carolina and other States those large turnouts, especially from the admirals and the top commanders adopting these kind of restrictive vot- people of color, and we saw younger want, why does he not listen to the ing laws. You don’t have to take my voters come out in 2020. servicemembers themselves, to the word for it; the U.S. courts took a look So the decision to block this bill people who have suffered sexual as- at the North Carolina law that was from debate is just a continuation of sault, to the people who have suffered passed a number of years ago and said protecting the Big Lie. It is a continu- racial bias in prosecution? Those are that they targeted African-American ation of protecting the Big Lie that is the people he should be listening to, voters with ‘‘surgical precision’’ to try being fueled around the country by not the top brass. to keep them from accessing the voting Donald Trump’s continuous fraudulent We have deferred to them the entire booth, and that is exactly the kind of claims, which unfortunately have 10 years I have been on this committee, thing that is going on now in State seized the Republican Party.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:03 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G22JN6.054 S22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE June 22, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4691 We saw what happened in the House today was: We don’t even want to talk big contributions. That is another pro- of Representatives. LIZ CHENEY, a stal- about that. We don’t even want to de- vision that is in the For the People wart conservative, ousted from her bate that provision. Act. leadership position because she didn’t By the way, that provision, the DIS- Some people may disagree with that. pay homage to the former President. CLOSE Act, passed the House back in Come to the floor, debate it, offer an That is what is going on here. That is 2010, and it came here to the U.S. Sen- amendment to get rid of it, let’s vote. what is going on in the House, and that ate, and the Senate version of the DIS- But what we saw today was a refusal to is what is reflected in this vote today, CLOSE Act was debated on this Senate engage in the democratic process of de- the refusal to even debate a bill to floor, and 59 Senators at that time bate in consideration of a bill. They strengthen our democracy. Come to the voted to proceed with the bill. used this provision, the filibuster pro- floor, tell us what you don’t like, tell You might say: 59 Senators, that is vision, to block a bill to help protect us what you want to do. Do you really the majority; why didn’t it pass? Be- and strengthen our democracy, and believe that what these State legisla- cause of the filibuster rule. They need- that is a sad and shameful day in the tures are doing is a good thing for our ed 60. And 59 Senators said: We want U.S. Senate. democracy? disclosure. And 59 Senators said: Get But I am going to end with this. This I know it is easier not to have to talk rid of secret money. But because of the issue is not going away. I was glad to about that, easier to ignore that, but filibuster rule, it didn’t pass. It see that even as every Republican Sen- we are not going to let this issue go couldn’t get to final passage on a sim- ator voted no, every Democratic Sen- away. We are going to be here week ple majority. ator united together to say, We stand after week to make sure that we con- If that had passed back in 2010, we for the idea that we should have some tinue to push this For the People Act. wouldn’t have our airwaves flooded minimal national standards for access Now, in addition to the provisions to with secret money today. We would to the ballot booth to protect our de- establish minimal protections so every have done what the American people mocracy and that we should get rid of eligible voter can access the voting wanted. The DISCLOSE Act is in this secret money in politics. booth, the For the People Act also has bill now, and once again, 11 years later, Every Democrat said, Let’s proceed a number of very important provisions Republican Senators are filibustering to debate a bill that has those impor- that are overwhelmingly popular with the bill for the DISCLOSE Act. tant provisions in it. And so we are not the American people. One of them is They don’t want the American people going away. This is a vote that may be the incorporation of what is known as to know who is spending all of that a temporary setback, but it is my the DISCLOSE Act. money, mostly corporate money, flow- strong view that, at the end of the day, The DISCLOSE Act does a very sim- ing underground under the radar screen democracy will prevail in the sense ple thing: It gets rid of secret corporate through our political system to try to that it will be strengthened and that money being plowed into our elections elect candidates of the choice of what- the American people are not going to through these secret super PACs. You ever special interests are spending that stand for a process that reinforces the know what happened after the decision money. They don’t want you to know Big Lie that was perpetrated on this in Citizens United were two things. who they are, who is spending all that country. One, corporate money could flow in un- money to elect people. So why don’t we And so the good news—the good limited amounts into elections, but the all agree we are going to get rid of se- news, as I said, is every Democratic Supreme Court at the time said: You cret money? Apparently, we don’t even Senator said yes to moving forward, can at least be aware of who is spend- want to debate that. and we will find a way to get this done. ing this money if you pass laws to Another provision that is universally We will find a way to protect our de- make sure it is transparent. popular with the American people is mocracy. In fact, a lot of the Justices who the idea that we should have nation- I yield the floor. voted to overturn the Citizens United— wide nonpartisan congressional dis- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- excuse me, voted to allow corporate tricting. Let’s draw congressional dis- ator from Maryland. money in politics, who were the major- tricts not based on politics but based f ity in Citizens United, have also said in on some nonpartisan criteria. that same opinion that they essen- I think we all heard the line that it RECOGNIZING JULY 1, 2021, AS THE tially expected Congress to enact laws should not be the case that politicians 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE to ensure transparency. are picking the voters. Voters should GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY In fact, eight of the nine Supreme pick their elected officials. These days, OFFICE Court Justices in that case took that people can draw congressional district Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Presi- position. Yet the Republican leader, maps with incredible precision with the dent, I ask unanimous consent the Sen- who in the early 2000s called for more use of computers. You can literally try ate proceed to the immediate consider- transparency when it came to money and draw a congressional district de- ation of S. Res. 282, which was sub- being spent in elections, is taking the signed to get exactly the electorate mitted earlier today. opposite idea: We don’t want the public they want. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The to know who is spending all that I don’t think that is the way the clerk will report the resolution by money. We want it to be secret. Founders expected it to end up work- title. I think most of us would agree and I ing, to get a computer that could draw The senior assistant legislative clerk know the American public agrees that these districts with that kind of preci- read as follows: they have a right to know who is sion and accuracy. And so one of the A resolution (S. Res. 282) recognizing July spending millions and millions of dol- other important provisions in the For 1, 2021, as the 100th anniversary of the Gov- lars to try to influence their votes. We the People Act is, Let’s draw congres- ernment Accountability Office and com- know that because survey after survey sional districts so that, we, the people, mending the service of the Government Ac- shows that Republicans, Democrats, can make these decisions without the countability Office to Congress and the and Independents all agree that they lines having been drawn to predeter- United States. should know who is spending all of this mine the outcome. That is also in this There being no objection, the Senate dark money. bill. proceeded to consider the resolution. When you see a TV commercial that It also has some other important pro- Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Presi- says, ‘‘Paid for by the Committee for visions that I support to try to reduce dent, I further ask unanimous consent America,’’ you should know who is fi- the impact and influence of big money that the resolution be agreed to, the nancing that ad to try to influence contributors to allow people with less- preamble be agreed to, and the motions your vote. It is a very simple principle. er means to be able to contribute to to reconsider be considered made and Voters have a right to know. It was a elections and have some element of laid upon the table with no intervening principle agreed to by conservative ju- public financing so that the system is action or debate. rists like Justice Scalia. And yet the more geared toward the public interest The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without position of the Republican Senators than relying exclusively on the private objection, it is so ordered.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G22JN6.056 S22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S4692 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 22, 2021 The resolution (S. Res. 282) was amended, if amended; and that the motion from the Justice Department re- agreed to. tion to reconsider be considered made lating to Nicholas McQuaid. Mr. The preamble was agreed to. and laid upon the table with no inter- McQuaid is Acting Assistant Attorney (The resolution, with its preamble, is vening action or debate. General for the Criminal Division, the printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without position Mr. Polite will hold upon con- mitted Resolutions.’’) objection, it is so ordered. firmation. In those letters, we raised f f concerns about potential conflicts of interest in light of the fact that Mr. AMENDING THE SARBANES-OXLEY EXECUTIVE SESSION McQuaid was employed at Latham & ACT OF 2002 Watkins until January 20, 2021, and Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Presi- worked with Christopher Clark, whom dent, I ask unanimous consent that the EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Hunter Biden reportedly hired to work Senate proceed to the immediate con- Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Presi- on his Federal criminal case. sideration of S. 2184 introduced earlier dent, I ask unanimous consent that the This arrangement presents a poten- today. Senate proceed to executive session to tial conflict of interest. A core func- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The consider the following nomination: tion of congressional oversight is to en- clerk will report the bill by title. Calendar No. 115. sure that governmental Departments The senior assistant legislative clerk The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and Agencies are free of conflicts of in- read as follows: objection, it is so ordered. terest. That is especially so with the The clerk will report the nomination. Justice Department and FBI. If con- A bill (S. 2184) to amend the Sarbanes- flicts infect them, those investigations Oxley Act of 2002 to institute a trading pro- The senior assistant legislative clerk hibition for certain issuers that retain public read the nomination of Ali Nouri, of and prosecutions—the very purpose of the Department’s existence—could be accounting firms that have not been subject the District of Columbia, to be an As- undermined. to inspection by the Public Company Ac- sistant Secretary of Energy (Congres- As a part of my oversight, I have re- counting Oversight Board, and for other pur- sional and Intergovernmental Affairs). poses. quested a recusal memo for Mr. Thereupon, the Senate proceeded to There being no objection, the Senate McQuaid. I have also requested to consider the nomination. know, as a threshold issue, whether proceeded to consider the bill. Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Presi- Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Presi- one even exists. dent, I ask unanimous consent that the Attorney General Garland has failed dent, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate vote on the nomination without bill be considered read a third time and to answer and provide the requested intervening action or debate, and if records. I have noted to the Depart- passed, and that the motion to recon- confirmed, the motion to reconsider be sider be considered made and laid upon ment that in 2016 I received from the considered made and laid upon the Department Andrew McCabe’s recusal the table. table, all without intervening action or The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without memo to illustrate precedent exists for debate; that no further motions be in such a production to Congress. Still, objection, it is so ordered. order to the nomination; that any The bill (S. 2184) was ordered to be the Justice Department refuses to pro- statements related to the nomination vide the same for Mr. McQuaid. engrossed for a third reading, was read be printed in the RECORD; that the the third time, and passed as follows: There is nothing more eroding of President be immediately notified of public faith than an unresponsive exec- S. 2184 the Senate’s action; and that the Sen- utive branch that believes it only an- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ate then resume legislative session. swers to the President and not the U.S. resentatives of the United States of America in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Congress assembled, Congress and, perhaps most impor- objection, it is so ordered. tantly, ‘‘we the people.’’ SECTION 1. TRADING PROHIBITION FOR 2 CON- The question is, Will the Senate ad- SECUTIVE NON-INSPECTION YEARS. This administration’s continued on- vise and consent to the Nouri nomina- Section 104(i) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of going and blatant lack of cooperation 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7214(i)) is amended— tion? has forced my hand. Thus, unfortu- (1) in paragraph (2)(A)(ii), by striking ‘‘the The nomination was confirmed. nately, I must object to any consider- foreign jurisdiction described in clause (i)’’ f ation of this nomination. My objection and inserting ‘‘a foreign jurisdiction’’; and is not intended to question the creden- (2) in paragraph (3)— LEGISLATIVE SESSION tials of Mr. Polite in any way. The ex- (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ecutive branch must recognize that it ‘‘3’’ and inserting ‘‘2’’; and (B) in subparagraph (A), in the matter pre- ate will now resume legislative session. has an ongoing obligation to respond to ceding clause (i), by striking ‘‘3’’ and insert- f congressional inquiries in a timely and ing ‘‘2’’. reasonable manner. NOMINATION OF KENNETH ALLEN f f POLITE ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS UNANIMOUS CONSENT Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, I AGREEMENT—S. 1251 intend to object to any unanimous con- Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Presi- sent request relating to the nomina- RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVER- dent, I ask unanimous consent that at tion of Kenneth Allen Polite to be an SARY OF BAPTIST HEALTH a time to be determined by the major- Assistant Attorney General at the De- ∑ Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam President, I ity leader following consultation with partment of Justice, PN423. rise today to recognize Baptist Health the Republican leader, the Senate pro- Last week, at the Senate Judiciary of Arkansas’s centennial—a significant ceed to the immediate consideration of Committee’s Executive Business Meet- and commendable milestone. Calendar No. 74, S. 1251; that the only ing, I noted my intent to object to Mr. Today, Arkansans are gathering to amendments in order be the following: Polite’s confirmation not on the basis celebrate this institution and its staff Lee amendment No. 2119. of his credentials—I happen to find him that have been dedicated to providing The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without well qualified for the position—but on exceptional faith-based healthcare to objection, it is so ordered. the basis of the Justice Department’s its patients, strengthening commu- Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Presi- failure to respond to congressional nities through compassionate service, dent, I further ask unanimous consent oversight requests. and continuously responding to the that there be 2 hours for debate equally To date, the Justice Department has ever-changing health needs of Arkan- divided on the bill; that upon the use failed to provide a full and complete re- sans. or yielding back of time, the Senate sponse to any of my oversight requests. On February 16, 1921, the Arkansas vote on the Lee amendment; that the As one of many examples, on Feb- Baptist State Convention incorporated bill be considered read a third time; the ruary 3, 2021, and March 9, 2021, Sen- Baptist State Hospital to ensure Ar- Senate vote on passage of the bill, as ator JOHNSON and I requested informa- kansans had access to quality, faith-

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G22JN6.057 S22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE June 22, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4693 based healthcare. Baptist Health start- tain he wanted to be a police officer or city council and school board meetings. ed with a mere 70 beds and in just 1 an FBI agent, but it was after he took Through different disasters and crises, year more than tripled that number, an interest in politics and the Repub- The Journal made sure they delivered administering care to more than 300 lican Party that he began to thrive. He the news to their readers. In 1988, a fire patients. The hospital’s humble begin- became active with the Texas Young ripped through its office on a Friday nings show the diligence of the men Republicans and Republican Women of night, claiming most of the building and women who, through intense devo- Bossier, where he expressed his beliefs and everything inside, including the tion, made this organization what it is in American individualism, rule of law, paper’s equipment. Still, that Monday today. the Constitution, and the Holy Bible, and for weeks following the fire while The dedication of Baptist Health’s which guided him to greatness and con- the outlet was without printers, the providers is a testament to this healing tinual self-improvement. Emmanuel paper was published as planned. This ministry’s service and commitment to expressed his views across Louisiana was 38 years after the great flood of its patients. For 100 years patients and Texas lines and considered himself 1950, when—you guessed it—the paper from across the State, Nation and to be bipartisan, a conservative Repub- still ended up on their readers’ door- world have relied on the hospital’s in- lican, a proud soon-to-be Texan, up- steps despite the unprecedented cir- credible doctors, nurses and staff to holding traditional values like bravery, cumstance. perform lifesaving treatments and sur- courage, leadership, and principle, and The paper went through several own- geries. above all, a follower of Christ. Emman- ers before landing in the hands of Arlin This institution has served the State uel was actively working on an intern- Albrecht and Phil Duff, The Journal’s of Arkansas in numerous ways, from ship with Rhonda Anderson of Long- current publishers, who purchased the creating thousands of jobs to sup- view, TX. He was embraced by Gov- paper in 1974. porting the State economy and saving ernor Greg Abbott’s office; Tarrant Regardless of ownership, locals have the lives of countless patients. Baptist County Young Republicans of Fort always been able to count on The Jour- Health has created reliable medical Worth, TX; attorney general of Lou- nal. International Falls Area Chamber service across the State and helped isiana Jeff Landry’s office; Caddo Par- of Commerce President Tricia Heibel many medical professionals in their ish Commissioner Jim Taliaferro; Com- said it well: ‘‘From births, deaths, mar- educations and careers. missioner Mario Chavez of District 10; riages, school events and sporting high- Baptist Health has been a leader in Congressman MIKE JOHNSON of the lights, from lost pets to everything medical advancement in Arkansas, and Fourth District of Louisiana; Lieuten- else, it was just a really central com- its community of medical professionals ant Governor of Louisiana Billy munication tool.’’ have made tremendous sacrifices to Nungesser; Republican Women of Bos- As the daughter of a newspaperman, I serve and care for patients. Their dedi- sier; and Ouachita Parish Republican grew up knowing just how important cation has been apparent during the Women. His hope was to become a Gov- local newspapers like the International COVID–19 public health crisis. This de- ernor, Senator, or President. Falls Journal are. In fact, it is thanks votion to its mission has made Baptist Preceding Emmanuel in death were to the presence of a local newspaper— Health Arkansas’s largest and most his maternal grandmother Marel D. the Duluth Herald—in my dad’s child- comprehensive not-for profit Williams, grandfather Larry N. Wil- hood home that my grandmother spot- healthcare organization. From the doc- liams, Sr., and paternal grandfather ted his interest in storytelling when he tors and nurses to the office workers Melvin Slack, Sr., a veteran of the U.S. was just 12. Local papers played an ir- and maintenance staff, each member of Marine Corps. He leaves to celebrate replaceable role in my father’s life, as the team demonstrates a passion for his life parents Bridgette L. Williams they continue to today for countless helping and healing. and Melvin G. Slack, Jr.; paternal readers. Congratulations to Baptist Health on grandmother Jackie Spivey Slack; But today, newspapers of all sizes are 100 years of service and dedication to brothers Triston M. Williams, Nehe- struggling and closing. Ad revenue for helping Arkansans live long and miah C. Slack, and Melvin Slack III; U.S. newspapers plummeted from $49.4 healthy lives. I look forward to its con- sisters De’Angelique Slack and Jas- billion in 2005 to $14.3 billion in 2018. tinued excellence in healthcare for our mine Slack; Godparents Tamra P. During that time, two other compa- State for many more years.∑ Thompson, Michael Pennywell; Pastor nies, Facebook and Google—worth over f Handy Giles and First Lady Charlene $2.4 trillion combined—became advertising titans. These two companies REMEMBERING EMMANUEL Giles; aunt Yolanda Y. Williams- don’t just control the majority of on- LARRYN SLACK Brown; uncle Larry N. Williams, Jr.; special friends Mario Chavez, Jenna line advertising; they have built power ∑ Mr. CASSIDY. Madam President, Marie Kimball, Tayler Davis, Clayton over the news and crushed local news Emmanuel Larryn Slack, age 17, en- Quinn, Parker Ward, and Whitney outlets along the way. tered into eternal rest on Friday, June Scates; mentors, Christ Henry and With the closure of The Journal, we 4, 2021, at Oschner LSU Hospital in Joshua Harvey; as well as several un- are once again seeing the impacts of Shreveport, LA. Emmanuel was born cles, aunts, and loving cousins.∑ this firsthand. We can’t stand by and on January 18, 2004, to Melvin G. Slack, f watch this happen to our independent Jr., and Bridgette L. Wililams in press. That is why I have introduced bi- Shreveport, LA. While attending Union RECOGNIZING THE partisan legislation to let news pub- Spring Baptist Church under the lead- INTERNATIONAL FALLS JOURNAL lishers join together to negotiate fair ership of Pastor Roosevelt Seaberry, he ∑ Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Madam President, terms with these giant digital corpora- was an active member of the youth today I rise to honor and pay tribute to tions. We must give independent papers choir and the drill team. Upon chang- the International Falls Journal, the the chance to compete. ing residences, he later accepted the local newspaper of the International But even as we work to ensure other Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior under Falls and Koochiching County commu- papers are able to keep their lights on, the leadership of Pastor Joey Ketchum nities that has provided timely, trust- the International Falls Journal is a re- at the Western Hills Baptist Church. worthy, and thorough reporting to minder of the value of local jour- He was a faithful and active member in Minnesotans for the past 110 years. On nalism. For more than a century, it the ministry. Gifted with reaching June 24, 2021, the International Falls has empowered its readers by providing young people, he became active with Journal will sadly publish its final edi- them with accurate, relevant informa- Bible studies, Vacation Bible School, tion. tion about their communities. It has and Youth Group activities under both Founded in 1911 by Clarence Burton captured moments big and small that leaders. Emmanuel attended Hun- Montgomery as The Daily Journal, the together tell a beautiful story of the tington High School, where he was a then-daily paper has been a community region that will live on. member of the Yearbook club and par- staple since its start, informing locals Even as it closes its doors, genera- ticipated in JROTC. When thinking of of who was born and who died, local tions will benefit from the legacy it career choices, he was originally cer- business news, and what happened at leaves behind.∑

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:25 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G22JN6.029 S22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S4694 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 22, 2021 MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Messages from the President of the a rule entitled ‘‘Final rule adding new part titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Nebraska; Revi- United States were communicated to 525, the Burma Sanctions Regulations, to 31 sions to Title 129 of the Nebraska Adminis- the Senate by Ms. Ridgway, one of his C.F.R. chapter V’’ (31 CFR Part 525) received trative Code; Chapter 39 Visible Emissions secretaries. in the Office of the President of the Senate from Diesel-powered Motor Vehicles’’ (FRL f on June 21, 2021; to the Committee on Bank- No. 10025–00–Region 7) received in the Office ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. of the President of the Senate on June 21, EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED EC–1231. A communication from the Sec- 2021; to the Committee on Environment and In executive session the Presiding Of- retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- Public Works. ant to law, a six-month periodic report on ficer laid before the Senate messages EC–1240. A communication from the Direc- the national emergency with respect to the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, from the President of the United situation in Hong Kong that was declared in Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- States submitting sundry nominations Executive Order 13936 of July 14, 2020; to the ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- which were referred to the appropriate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Indiana; Moni- committees. Affairs. toring requirements’’ (FRL No. 10024–84–Re- (The messages received today are EC–1232. A communication from the Sec- gion 5) received in the Office of the President printed at the end of the Senate pro- retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- of the Senate on June 21, 2021; to the Com- ant to law, a six-month periodic report on ceedings.) mittee on Environment and Public Works. the national emergency with respect to the EC–1241. A communication from the Direc- f International Criminal Court that was de- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, PRIVILEGED NOMINATION clared in Executive Order 13928 of June 11, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 2020; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- and Urban Affairs. titled ‘‘Air Quality Implementation Plan; On request by Senator CHARLES E. EC–1233. A communication from the Senior California; Mendocino County Air Quality GRASSLEY, under the authority of S. Congressional Liaison, Bureau of Consumer Management District; Stationary Source Res. 116, 112th Congress, the following Financial Protection, transmitting, pursu- Permits’’ (FRL No. 10024–19–Region 9) re- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Ex- ceived in the Office of the President of the nomination was referred to the Com- aminations for Risks to Active-Duty mittee the Judiciary: Kenneth Allen Senate on June 21, 2021; to the Committee on Servicemembers and Their Covered Depend- Environment and Public Works. Polite, Jr., of Louisiana, to be an As- ents’’ (12 CFR Chapter 10) received in the Of- EC–1242. A communication from the Direc- sistant Attorney General, vice Brian fice of the President of the Senate on June tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Allen Benczkowski. 21, 2021; to the Committee on Banking, Hous- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ing, and Urban Affairs. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- f EC–1234. A communication from the Gen- titled ‘‘State of Michigan Underground In- eral Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory EXECUTIVE AND OTHER jection Control (UIC) Class II Program; Pri- Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, COMMUNICATIONS macy Approval’’ (FRL No. 10023–18–OW) re- the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Final Rule on ceived in the Office of the President of the The following communications were Standards for Business Practices and Com- Senate on June 21, 2021; to the Committee on laid before the Senate, together with munication Protocols for Public Utilities’’ Environment and Public Works. ((RIN1902–AF72) (Docket Nos. RM05–5–029 and accompanying papers, reports, and doc- EC–1243. A communication from the Asso- RM05–5–030)) received in the Office of the uments, and were referred as indicated: ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage- President of the Senate on June 21, 2021; to EC–1225. A communication from the Direc- ment Division, Environmental Protection the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- tor, Regulations Management Division, De- Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the partment of Agriculture, transmitting, pur- sources. EC–1235. A communication from the Direc- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; suant to law, the report of a rule entitled tor of Congressional Affairs, Office of Nu- Arizona; Stationary Sources; New Source ‘‘Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) clear Material Safety and Safeguards, Nu- Review Updates’’ (FRL No. 10024–21–Region 9) Grant Program’’ (RIN0570–AB06) received in clear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, received in the Office of the President of the the Office of the President of the Senate on pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Senate on June 21, 2021; to the Committee on June 21, 2021; to the Committee on Agri- ‘‘Revision of Fee Schedules; Fee Recovery Environment and Public Works. culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. for Fiscal Year 2021’’ (RIN3150–AK24) re- EC–1244. A communication from the Asso- EC–1226. A communication from the Asso- ceived in the Office of the President of the ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage- ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage- Senate on June 21, 2021; to the Committee on ment Division, Environmental Protection ment Division, Environmental Protection Environment and Public Works. Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the EC–1236. A communication from the Direc- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; report of a rule entitled ‘‘Purpureocillium tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Connecticut; Definitions of emergency and lilacinum strain PL11; Exemption from the Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- emergency engine’’ (FRL No. 10024–87–Region Requirement of a Tolerance’’ (FRL No. 10023– ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- 1) received in the Office of the President of 91–OCSPP) received in the Office of the titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; California; San the Senate on June 21, 2021; to the Com- President of the Senate on June 21, 2021; to Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control mittee on Environment and Public Works. the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, District’’ (FRL No. 10024–56–Region 9) re- EC–1245. A communication from the Asso- and Forestry. ceived in the Office of the President of the ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage- EC–1227. A communication from the Asso- Senate on June 21, 2021; to the Committee on ment Division, Environmental Protection ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage- Environment and Public Works. Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the ment Division, Environmental Protection EC–1237. A communication from the Direc- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Illinois; Volatile Organic Material Definition report of a rule entitled ‘‘Tolfenpyrad; Pes- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Update’’ (FRL No. 10024–89–Region 5) re- ticide Tolerances’’ (FRL No. 10024–51– ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ceived in the Office of the President of the OCSPP) received in the Office of the Presi- titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Illinois; Multi- Senate on June 21, 2021; to the Committee on dent of the Senate on June 21, 2021; to the Pollutant Standards Rule, Control of Emis- Environment and Public Works. Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and sions from Large Combustion Sources’’ (FRL EC–1246. A communication from the Asso- Forestry. No. 10024–92–Region 5) received in the Office ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage- EC–1228. A communication from the Acting of the President of the Senate on June 21, ment Division, Environmental Protection Assistant Secretary of Defense (Legislative 2021; to the Committee on Environment and Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Affairs), transmitting legislative proposals Public Works. report of a rule entitled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; relative to the ‘‘National Defense Authoriza- EC–1238. A communication from the Direc- Indiana; Emissions Reporting Rule’’ (FRL tion Act for Fiscal Year 2022’’; to the Com- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, No. 10024–93–Region 5) received in the Office mittee on Armed Services. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- of the President of the Senate on June 21, EC–1229. A communication from the Presi- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- 2021; to the Committee on Environment and dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Iowa; State Im- Public Works. suant to law, a report on the continuation of plementation Plan and State Plans for Des- EC–1247. A communication from the Asso- the national emergency that was originally ignated Facilities and Pollutants’’ (FRL No. ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage- declared in Executive Order 13466 of June 26, 10024–99–Region 7) received in the Office of ment Division, Environmental Protection 2008, with respect to North Korea; to the the President of the Senate on June 21, 2021; Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban to the Committee on Environment and Pub- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Affairs. lic Works. Michigan; Part 9 Miscellaneous Rule’’ (FRL EC–1230. A communication from the Sanc- EC–1239. A communication from the Direc- No. 10024–97–Region 5) received in the Office tions Regulations Advisor, Office of Foreign tor of the Regulatory Management Division, of the President of the Senate on June 21,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JN6.015 S22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE June 22, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4695 2021; to the Committee on Environment and ative to vacancies in the Department of Schedule I’’ ((21 CFR Part 1308) (Docket No. Public Works. State, received in the Office of the President DEA–806)) received in the Office of the Presi- EC–1248. A communication from the Asso- of the Senate on June 21, 2021; to the Com- dent of the Senate on June 21, 2021; to the ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage- mittee on Foreign Relations. Committee on the Judiciary. ment Division, Environmental Protection EC–1258. A communication from the Direc- EC–1267. A communication from the Sec- Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the tor of Regulations and Policy Management tion Chief of the Diversion Control Division, report of a rule entitled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Staff, Food and Drug Administration, De- Drug Enforcement Administration, Depart- Ohio; Lead’’ (FRL No. 10024–91–Region 5) re- partment of Health and Human Services, ment of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to ceived in the Office of the President of the transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Schedules Senate on June 21, 2021; to the Committee on a rule entitled ‘‘Milk and Cream Products of Controlled Substances: Placement of Environment and Public Works. and Yogurt Products; Final Rule to Revoke NM2201, 5F-AB-PINACA, 4-CN-CUMYL- EC–1249. A communication from the Asso- the Standards for Lowfat Yogurt and Nonfat BUTINACA, MMB-CHMICA, and 5F-CUMYL- ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage- Yogurt and to Amend the Standard for Yo- P7AICA in Schedule I’’ ((21 CFR Part 1308) ment Division, Environmental Protection gurt’’ (RIN0910–AI40) received in the Office of (Docket No. DEA–479)) received in the Office Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the the President of the Senate on June 21, 2021; of the President of the Senate on June 21, report of a rule entitled ‘‘Improvements for to the Committee on Health, Education, 2021; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Test Proce- Labor, and Pensions. EC–1268. A communication from the Sec- dures, and other Technical Amendments’’ EC–1259. A communication from the Direc- tion Chief of the Diversion Control Division, (FRL No. 10018–52–OAR) received in the Of- tor, Office of Acquisition Policy, General Drug Enforcement Administration, Depart- fice of the President of the Senate on June Services Administration, transmitting, pur- ment of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to 21, 2021; to the Committee on Environment suant to law, the report of a rule entitled law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Schedules and Public Works. ‘‘Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal of Controlled Substances: Placement of EC–1250. A communication from the Asso- Acquisition Circular 2021–06, Introduction’’ Remimazolam in Schedule IV’’ ((21 CFR Part ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage- (FAC 2021–06) received in the Office of the 1308) (Docket No. DEA–658)) received in the ment Division, Environmental Protection President of the Senate on June 21, 2021; to Office of the President of the Senate on June Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the the Committee on Homeland Security and 21, 2021; to the Committee on the Judiciary. report of a rule entitled ‘‘National Primary Governmental Affairs. EC–1269. A communication from the Sec- Drinking Water Regulations: Lead and Cop- EC–1260. A communication from the Prin- tion Chief of the Diversion Control Division, per Rule Revisions; Delay of Effective and cipal Deputy Inspector General, Department Drug Enforcement Administration, Depart- Compliance Dates’’ (FRL No. 10024–33–OW) of Health and Human Services, transmitting, ment of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to received in the Office of the President of the pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘System law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Schedules Senate on June 21, 2021; to the Committee on Review Report’’; to the Committee on Home- of Controlled Substances: Removal of Environment and Public Works. land Security and Governmental Affairs. Samidorphan From Control’’ ((21 CFR Part EC–1251. A communication from the Asso- EC–1261. A communication from the Acting 1308) (Docket No. DEA–665)) received in the ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage- Chief Financial Officer, Department of Office of the President of the Senate on June ment Division, Environmental Protection Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant 21, 2021; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the to law, the Annual Performance Plan for fis- EC–1270. A communication from the Dep- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Nevada: Final Au- cal years 2020–2022, and the Annual Perform- uty Assistant Attorney General, Office of thorization of State Hazardous Waste Man- ance Report for fiscal years 2020–2022; to the Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, agement Program Revisions’’ (FRL No. Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- transmitting, pursuant to law, the Office of 10024–12–Region 9) received in the Office of ernmental Affairs. Community Oriented Policing Services the President of the Senate on June 21, 2021; EC–1262. A communication from the Chair (COPS) Annual Report for fiscal year 2020; to to the Committee on Environment and Pub- of the Equal Employment Opportunity Com- the Committee on the Judiciary. lic Works. mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the EC–1271. A communication from the Dep- EC–1252. A communication from the Asso- Commission’s Semiannual Report of the In- uty Chief, Office of Economics and Ana- ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage- spector General and the Semiannual Man- lytics, Federal Communications Commis- ment Division, Environmental Protection agement Report for the period from October sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021; to the Com- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Auction of Flexible- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Rescission of the mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- Use Service Licenses in the 3.45–3.55 GHz Source-Specific Federal Implementation mental Affairs. Band; Notice and Filing Requirements, Min- Plan for Navajo Generating Station, Navajo EC–1263. A communication from the Sec- imum Opening Bids, Upfront Payments, and Nation’’ (FRL No. 10024–15–Region 9) received tion Chief of the Diversion Control Division, Other Procedures for Auction 110; Bidding in in the Office of the President of the Senate Drug Enforcement Administration, Depart- Auction 110 Scheduled to Begin October 5, on June 21, 2021; to the Committee on Envi- ment of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to 2021 (Auction 110 Procedures Public Notice)’’ ronment and Public Works. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Schedules (AU Docket No. 21–62) received in the Office EC–1253. A communication from the Sec- of Controlled Substances: Placement of of the President of the Senate on June 21, retary of Health and Human Services, trans- Lasmiditan in Schedule V’’ ((21 CFR Part 2021; to the Committee on Commerce, mitting, pursuant to law, the fiscal year 2020 1308) (Docket No. DEA–558)) received in the Science, and Transportation. report of the Federal Coordinated Health Office of the President of the Senate on June EC–1272. A communication from the Senior Care Office; to the Committee on Finance. 21, 2021; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Counsel, Wireline Competition Bureau, Fed- EC–1254. A communication from the Senior EC–1264. A communication from the Sec- eral Communications Commission, transmit- Advisor, Department of Health and Human tion Chief of the Diversion Control Division, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a Drug Enforcement Administration, Depart- titled ‘‘Rates for Interstate Inmate Calling report relative to a vacancy in the position ment of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to Services’’ ((WC Docket No. 12–375) (FCC 21– of Administrator, Centers for Medicare and law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Schedules 60)) received in the Office of the President of Medicaid Services, Department of Health of Controlled Substances: Placement of the Senate on June 21, 2021; to the Com- and Human Services, received in the Office Serdexmethylphenidate in Schedule IV’’ ((21 mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- of the President of the Senate on June 21, CFR Part 1308) (Docket No. DEA–808)) re- tation. 2021; to the Committee on Finance. ceived in the Office of the President of the EC–1255. A communication from the Assist- Senate on June 21, 2021; to the Committee on f ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- the Judiciary. EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the EC–1265. A communication from the Sec- COMMITTEES Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as amended, tion Chief of the Diversion Control Division, the report of the texts and background state- Drug Enforcement Administration, Depart- The following executive reports of ments of international agreements, other ment of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to nominations were submitted: than treaties (List 2021–0071 - 2021–0075); to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Schedules By Mr. REED for the Committee on Armed the Committee on Foreign Relations. of Controlled Substances: Placement of Services. EC–1256. A communication from the Acting Oliceridine in Schedule II’’ ((21 CFR Part *Ely Stefansky Ratner, of Massachusetts, Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, De- 1308) (Docket No. DEA–715)) received in the to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense. partment of State, transmitting, pursuant to Office of the President of the Senate on June *Shawn Graham Skelly, of Virginia, to be law, the Department’s annual report con- 21, 2021; to the Committee on the Judiciary. an Assistant Secretary of Defense. cerning military assistance and military ex- EC–1266. A communication from the Sec- *Meredith Berger, of Florida, to be an As- ports; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- tion Chief of the Diversion Control Division, sistant Secretary of the Navy. tions. Drug Enforcement Administration, Depart- *Gina Maria Ortiz Jones, of Texas, to be EC–1257. A communication from the Acting ment of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to Under Secretary of the Air Force. Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Schedules *Caroline Diane Krass, of the District of Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, of Controlled Substances: Placement of Four Columbia, to be General Counsel of the De- pursuant to law, fifty-two (52) reports rel- Specific Fentanyl-Related Substances in partment of Defense.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:43 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JN6.018 S22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S4696 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 22, 2021 Navy nominations beginning with Rear on the dates indicated, and ask unani- which nominations were received by the Sen- Adm. (lh) Robert T. Clark and ending with mous consent, to save the expense of ate and appeared in the Congressional Rear Adm. (lh) Theodore P. LeClair, which reprinting on the Executive Calendar Record on June 15, 2021. nominations were received by the Senate and that these nominations lie at the Sec- Army nomination of Donald A. Vacha, to appeared in the Congressional Record on be Colonel. April 13, 2021. retary’s desk for the information of Army nomination of Michael E. Lane, to Navy nomination of Rear Adm. (lh) Eileen Senators. be Colonel. H. Laubacher, to be Rear Admiral. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Army nomination of Timothy J. Redhair, Navy nomination of Capt. David R. Storr, objection, it is so ordered. to be Colonel. to be Rear Admiral (lower half). Air Force nomination of Whit A. Collins, Army nominations beginning with Bryce Navy nomination of Capt. Michael J. to be Lieutenant Colonel. E. Livingston and ending with Gregory K. Schwerin, to be Rear Admiral (lower half). Air Force nomination of Timothy E. Hol- Persley, which nominations were received by Navy nominations beginning with Capt. land, to be Major. the Senate and appeared in the Congres- Bradley D. Dunham and ending with Capt. Air Force nomination of Karl J. Vogel, to sional Record on June 15, 2021. Douglas W. Sasse III, which nominations be Lieutenant Colonel. Army nominations beginning with Maria I. were received by the Senate and appeared in Air Force nomination of Nicholas R. Rey- Bruton and ending with Young J. Yauger, the Congressional Record on April 27, 2021. nolds, to be Lieutenant Colonel. which nominations were received by the Sen- Navy nomination of Capt. Dennis E. Col- Air Force nomination of Jeannette M. ate and appeared in the Congressional lins, to be Rear Admiral (lower half). Watterson, to be Colonel. Record on June 15, 2021. Army nominations beginning with Ryan S. Army nominations beginning with Col. Ali- Air Force nomination of Jason O. Allen, to Bible and ending with Jason C. Williams, son C. Martin and ending with Col. George R. be Colonel. which nominations were received by the Sen- Smawley, which nominations were received Air Force nominations beginning with ate and appeared in the Congressional by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- Connie Irene Armstrong and ending with Record on June 15, 2021. sional Record on May 27, 2021. Kevin S. Yokley, which nominations were re- Army nominations beginning with Avery Army nominations beginning with Col. Eu- ceived by the Senate and appeared in the J. Carney and ending with Christopher C. gene D. Cox and ending with Col. Deydre S. Congressional Record on June 15, 2021. Pase, which nominations were received by Teyhen, which nominations were received by Army nominations beginning with Ramie the Senate and appeared in the Congres- the Senate and appeared in the Congres- K. Barfuss and ending with Dentonio sional Record on June 15, 2021. sional Record on May 27, 2021. Worrell, which nominations were received by Army nomination of Maj. Gen. Jonathan Army nominations beginning with Robin the Senate and appeared in the Congres- P. Braga, to be Lieutenant General. L. Burke and ending with Justin R. sional Record on April 12, 2021. Army nomination of Maj. Gen. Antonio A. Schlanser, which nominations were received Army nominations beginning with Eric P. Aguto, Jr., to be Lieutenant General. by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- Ahnfeldt and ending with D016011, which Army nomination of Maj. Gen. Stuart W. sional Record on June 15, 2021. nominations were received by the Senate and Risch, to be Lieutenant General. Army nomination of Brenton A. Arihood, appeared in the Congressional Record on Marine Corps nomination of Maj. Gen. to be Major. April 12, 2021. David J. Furness, to be Lieutenant General. Army nomination of Tracy R. Norman, to Army nomination of Christopher A. Blan- Marine Corps nomination of Maj. Gen. be Colonel. co, to be Colonel. Matthew G. Glavy, to be Lieutenant General. Marine Corps nomination of Anthony N. Army nomination of Curt C. Lane, to be Army nomination of Maj. Gen. Paul A. Sama, to be Lieutenant Colonel. Major. Chamberlain, to be Lieutenant General. Marine Corps nomination of Joseph L. Gill Army nomination of Col. Haldane B. Army nominations beginning with David II, to be Lieutenant Colonel. Lamberton, to be Brigadier General. P. Curlin and ending with Ernest P. West, Marine Corps nomination of Jaclyn N. Army nomination of Col. Joseph A. Jr., which nominations were received by the Urso, to be Lieutenant Colonel. Dinonno, to be Brigadier General. Senate and appeared in the Congressional Marine Corps nomination of Paul J. Army nominations beginning with Brig. Record on May 25, 2021. Goguen, to be Colonel. Gen. Michael N. Adame and ending with Army nomination of Michael R. Bean, to Marine Corps nomination of Benjamin E. Brig. Gen. Timothy J. Winslow, which nomi- be Colonel. Barr, to be Major. nations were received by the Senate and ap- Army nomination of Daniel J. Meyers, to Navy nominations beginning with Patricia peared in the Congressional Record on June be Colonel. H. Ajoy and ending with Wade C. Thames, 15, 2021. Army nomination of James M. McKnight which nominations were received by the Sen- Army nominations beginning with Brig. III, to be Colonel. ate and appeared in the Congressional Gen. Robert A. Boyette and ending with Army nomination of Craig P. Lanigan, to Record on April 28, 2021. Brig. Gen. Jimmie L. Cole, Jr., which nomi- be Colonel. Navy nominations beginning with Robin C. nations were received by the Senate and ap- Army nomination of Lisa M. Kopczynski, Cherrett and ending with Mike E. Svatek, peared in the Congressional Record on June to be Colonel. which nominations were received by the Sen- 15, 2021. Army nominations beginning with Toby J. ate and appeared in the Congressional Army nomination of Brig. Gen. Michael J. Alkire and ending with Joe E. Murdock, Record on April 28, 2021. Garshak, to be Major General. which nominations were received by the Sen- Navy nominations beginning with Joseph Army nomination of Brig. Gen. Damian K. ate and appeared in the Congressional B. Harrison II and ending with Brian L. Waddell, to be Major General. Record on May 25, 2021. Schulz, which nominations were received by Army nomination of Col. Mark G. Alessia, Army nominations beginning with Jeremy the Senate and appeared in the Congres- to be Brigadier General. C. Abrams and ending with Brigitta sional Record on April 28, 2021. Army nomination of Col. Rose P. Woodcox, which nominations were received Navy nominations beginning with Taylor Keravuori, to be Brigadier General. by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- R. Forester and ending with Danielle S. Wil- Army nomination of Brig. Gen. Mark T. sional Record on May 25, 2021. liams, which nominations were received by Simerly, to be Major General. Army nominations beginning with Donna the Senate and appeared in the Congres- Army nominations beginning with Col. M. Alexander and ending with Charles S. sional Record on April 28, 2021. Christopher A. Holland and ending with Col. Zakhem, which nominations were received Navy nominations beginning with David B. Chad E. Stone, which nominations were re- by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- Damato and ending with Anthony J. ceived by the Senate and appeared in the sional Record on May 25, 2021. Toriello, which nominations were received Congressional Record on June 15, 2021. Army nomination of Anthony C. Bonfiglio, by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- Army nominations beginning with Col. to be Colonel. sional Record on April 28, 2021. Derek L. Adams and ending with Col. Mat- Army nominations beginning with David Navy nominations beginning with Roy L. thew S. Woodruff, which nominations were A. Acosta and ending with Meago H. Y. Henkle and ending with Eric T. Ruiz, which received by the Senate and appeared in the Yuotang, which nominations were received nominations were received by the Senate and Congressional Record on June 15, 2021. by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- appeared in the Congressional Record on Navy nomination of Vice Adm. William R. sional Record on May 25, 2021. April 28, 2021. Merz, to be Vice Admiral. Army nomination of David R. Evans, to be Navy nominations beginning with Steven Navy nomination of Rear Adm. Francis D. Colonel. J. Dwyer and ending with Randy R. Reid, Morley, to be Vice Admiral. Army nomination of Nicollette A. Dennis, which nominations were received by the Sen- Army nomination of Lt. Gen. Edwin J. to be Colonel. ate and appeared in the Congressional Deedrick, Jr., to be Lieutenant General. Army nomination of Waldo D. Galan, to be Record on April 28, 2021. Lieutenant Colonel. Navy nominations beginning with Thomas Mr. REED. Mr. President, for the Army nomination of Roger W. Dodson, to P. Abbott and ending with Stephen V. Committee on Armed Services I report be Colonel. Yenias, which nominations were received by favorably the following nomination Army nominations beginning with Chase the Senate and appeared in the Congres- lists which were printed in the Records D. Crabtree and ending with Travis H. Owen, sional Record on April 28, 2021.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:15 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JN6.030 S22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE June 22, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4697 Navy nominations beginning with Daniele Navy nominations beginning with Drew R. Miller, which nominations were received by Braham and ending with Richard E. Schmitt, Barker and ending with Kristen S. Whitesell, the Senate and appeared in the Congres- which nominations were received by the Sen- which nominations were received by the Sen- sional Record on June 15, 2021. ate and appeared in the Congressional ate and appeared in the Congressional By Mr. WARNER for the Select Committee Record on April 28, 2021. Record on June 15, 2021. on Intelligence. Navy nominations beginning with Shawn Navy nominations beginning with Miguel *Christine Abizaid, of Maryland, to be Di- G. Gallaher and ending with Julie A. Spen- A. Bernal, Jr. and ending with Phillip A. rector of the National Counterterrorism Cen- cer, which nominations were received by the Zamarripa, which nominations were received ter, Office of the Director of National Intel- Senate and appeared in the Congressional by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- ligence. Record on April 28, 2021. sional Record on June 15, 2021. *Nomination was reported with rec- Navy nominations beginning with Michael Navy nominations beginning with Richard ommendation that it be confirmed sub- P. Aiena and ending with Tyrone Y. Voughs, S. Chernitzer and ending with Russell P. ject to the nominee’s commitment to which nominations were received by the Sen- Wolfkiel, which nominations were received respond to requests to appear and tes- ate and appeared in the Congressional by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- Record on April 28, 2021. sional Record on June 15, 2021. tify before any duly constituted com- Navy nominations beginning with Josh A. Navy nominations beginning with Jason K. mittee of the Senate. Cassada and ending with John L. Young III, Bruce and ending with Troy M. Willman, (Nominations without an asterisk which nominations were received by the Sen- which nominations were received by the Sen- were reported with the recommenda- ate and appeared in the Congressional ate and appeared in the Congressional tion that they be confirmed.) Record on April 28, 2021. Record on June 15, 2021. f Navy nominations beginning with Kevin D. Navy nominations beginning with Syl- Bittle and ending with Michael P. Mulhern, vester C. Adamah and ending with Matthew INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND which nominations were received by the Sen- T. Williams, which nominations were re- JOINT RESOLUTIONS ate and appeared in the Congressional ceived by the Senate and appeared in the The following bills and joint resolu- Record on April 28, 2021. Congressional Record on June 15, 2021. Navy nominations beginning with Jodie K. Navy nomination of Patrick L. German, to tions were introduced, read the first Cornell and ending with Joshua A. Frey, be Captain. and second times by unanimous con- which nominations were received by the Sen- Navy nomination of Andrew S. Foor, to be sent, and referred as indicated: ate and appeared in the Congressional Lieutenant Commander. By Mr. COTTON: Record on April 28, 2021. Navy nomination of Kevin M. Bacon, to be S. 2156. A bill to eliminate the disparity in Navy nominations beginning with Jeffrey Commander. sentencing for cocaine offenses, and for other N. Dugard and ending with Marvin D. Harris, Navy nominations beginning with purposes; to the Committee on the Judici- which nominations were received by the Sen- Abdeslam Bousalham and ending with ary. ate and appeared in the Congressional Charles S. White, Jr., which nominations By Mrs. CAPITO (for herself and Ms. Record on April 28, 2021. were received by the Senate and appeared in HASSAN): Navy nominations beginning with Kenneth the Congressional Record on June 15, 2021. S. 2157. A bill to authorize the Secretary of O. Allison, Jr. and ending with Omar G. Mar- Navy nominations beginning with Health and Human Services, acting through tinez, which nominations were received by Chabonnie R. Alexander and ending with the Director of the Center for Mental Health the Senate and appeared in the Congres- Jerry R. Tofte, Jr., which nominations were Services of the Substance Abuse and Mental sional Record on April 28, 2021. received by the Senate and appeared in the Health Services Administration, to award Navy nomination of Anne C. Mooser, to be Congressional Record on June 15, 2021. grants to implement innovative approaches Lieutenant Commander. Navy nominations beginning with Michael Navy nominations beginning with Kelly L. to securing prompt access to appropriate fol- J. Arnold and ending with Tamara J. Byrne and ending with Nicolaas A. low-on care for individuals who experience Worlton, which nominations were received Verhoeven, which nominations were received an acute mental health episode and present by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- for care in an emergency department, and for sional Record on June 15, 2021. sional Record on June 15, 2021. other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Navy nominations beginning with Casey J. Navy nominations beginning with John A. Education, Labor, and Pensions. Burns and ending with Kirstin C. Wier, Allen and ending with Bradley J. Williford, By Mr. MARKEY (for himself and Ms. which nominations were received by the Sen- which nominations were received by the Sen- WARREN): ate and appeared in the Congressional ate and appeared in the Congressional S. 2158. A bill to extend the authorization Record on June 15, 2021. Record on June 15, 2021. for the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Navy nominations beginning with Jordan Navy nominations beginning with Timothy Commission; to the Committee on Energy M. Adler and ending with Brian P. Worden, D. Barnes and ending with Jacqueline P. and Natural Resources. which nominations were received by the Sen- Vanmoerkerque, which nominations were re- By Mr. RUBIO (for himself and Mr. ate and appeared in the Congressional ceived by the Senate and appeared in the SCOTT of Florida): Record on June 15, 2021. Congressional Record on June 15, 2021. S. 2159. A bill to designate the community- Navy nominations beginning with Kyle C. Navy nominations beginning with Derek based outpatient clinic of the Department of Bachman and ending with Michael B. Zimet, Butler and ending with Brent E. Troyan, Veterans Affairs located at 400 College Drive, which nominations were received by the Sen- which nominations were received by the Sen- Middleburg, Florida, as the ‘‘Andrew K. ate and appeared in the Congressional ate and appeared in the Congressional Baker Department of Veterans Affairs Clin- Record on June 15, 2021. Record on June 15, 2021. ic’’, and for other purposes; to the Com- Navy nomination of Ashley S. M. McAbee, Navy nominations beginning with Accursia mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. to be Commander. A. Baldassano and ending with Jacqueline R. By Mr. MORAN (for himself and Mr. Navy nominations beginning with Antonio Williams, which nominations were received KAINE): Barcelos, Jr. and ending with Alfred J. Wil- by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- S. 2160. A bill to prohibit the Adminis- liams, which nominations were received by sional Record on June 15, 2021. trator of General Services from establishing the Senate and appeared in the Congres- Navy nominations beginning with Anthony per diem reimbursements rates for travel sional Record on June 15, 2021. P. Bannister and ending with Michael R. Wil- within the continental United States (com- Navy nominations beginning with Chris- son, which nominations were received by the monly known as ‘‘CONUS’’ ) for certain fis- topher M. Anctil and ending with Alan W. Senate and appeared in the Congressional cal years below a certain level, and for other Young, which nominations were received by Record on June 15, 2021. purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Se- the Senate and appeared in the Congres- Navy nominations beginning with Jennifer curity and Governmental Affairs. sional Record on June 15, 2021. D. Bowden and ending with David A. Stroud, By Mr. LANKFORD (for himself, Ms. Navy nominations beginning with Jemar which nominations were received by the Sen- SINEMA, Mr. LEE, and Mr. ROMNEY): R. Ballesteros and ending with Emily K. Wil- ate and appeared in the Congressional S. 2161. A bill to modify the restriction in son, which nominations were received by the Record on June 15, 2021. section 3326 of title 5, United States Code, re- Senate and appeared in the Congressional Space Force nominations beginning with lating to the appointment of retired mem- Record on June 15, 2021. Heather J. Anderson and ending with Craig bers of the Armed Forces to positions in the Navy nominations beginning with Marco M. Zinck, which nominations were received Department of Defense to apply to positions A. Acosta and ending with John G. Zilai, by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- at or above the GS–14 level; to the Com- which nominations were received by the Sen- sional Record on May 25, 2021. mittee on Armed Services. ate and appeared in the Congressional Space Force nominations beginning with By Ms. CORTEZ MASTO (for herself Record on June 15, 2021. Edward G. Ferguson and ending with Kim- and Ms. WARREN): Navy nominations beginning with Sung H. berly A. Templer, which nominations were S. 2162. A bill to require the Small Busi- Ahn and ending with Jon M. Washko, which received by the Senate and appeared in the ness Administration to publish loan default nominations were received by the Senate and Congressional Record on June 15, 2021. rates by franchise brand, and for other pur- appeared in the Congressional Record on Space Force nominations beginning with poses; to the Committee on Small Business June 15, 2021. James J. Watson and ending with Lincoln K. and Entrepreneurship.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:15 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JN6.031 S22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S4698 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 22, 2021 By Ms. HASSAN (for herself and Mr. By Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina (for for certain issuers that retain public ac- TILLIS): himself, Mr. WARNER, Mr. COTTON, counting firms that have not been subject to S. 2163. A bill to direct the Secretary of Ms. SINEMA, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. inspection by the Public Company Account- Veterans Affairs to establish a plan to re- CRAMER, Mrs. HYDE-SMITH, and Ms. ing Oversight Board, and for other purposes; duce the backlog of requests for information SMITH): considered and passed. made to the Department of Veterans Affairs S. 2173. A bill to permit Centers for Disease f pursuant to section 552 of title 5, United Control and Prevention-recognized virtual States Code, and for other purposes; to the diabetes prevention program suppliers to be SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. included in the Medicare Diabetes Preven- SENATE RESOLUTIONS By Mr. CRAPO (for himself, Mr. BURR, tion Program Expanded Model conducted by The following concurrent resolutions Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina, Mr. the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Inno- DAINES, Mr. RISCH, Ms. ERNST, Mr. vation under section 1115A of the Social Se- and Senate resolutions were read, and MARSHALL, and Mr. TILLIS): curity Act (42 U.S.C. 1315a); to the Com- referred (or acted upon), as indicated: S. 2164. A bill to provide for certain re- mittee on Finance. By Mrs. MURRAY (for herself and Mr. forms with respect to the Medicare program By Mr. KING: BURR): under title XVIII of the Social Security Act, S. 2174. A bill to amend title XVIII of the S. Res. 281. A resolution recognizing the and for other purposes; to the Committee on Social Security Act to improve the annual 25th anniversary of the Foundation for the Finance. wellness visit under the Medicare program; National Institutes of Health and its critical By Mr. SASSE (for himself, Mr. BRAUN, to the Committee on Finance. role in America’s biomedical research strat- Mr. COTTON, Mr. CRUZ, and Mr. SCOTT By Mr. KING: egy by advancing biomedical research and of South Carolina): S. 2175. A bill to amend title XVIII of the the mission of the National Institutes of S. 2165. A bill to amend the Elementary Social Security Act to provide coverage of Health, the world’s premier biomedical re- and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to preventive home visits under Medicare, and search agency; to the Committee on Health, allow parents of eligible military dependent for other purposes; to the Committee on Fi- Education, Labor, and Pensions. children to establish Military Education nance. By Ms. HASSAN (for herself, Mr. PAUL, Savings Accounts, and for other purposes; to By Ms. ERNST (for herself and Mr. Mr. CARPER, Mr. GRASSLEY, Mr. the Committee on Finance. KING): PADILLA, Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. PETERS, By Mr. INHOFE (for himself, Ms. S. 2176. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Mr. LANKFORD, Ms. SINEMA, Mr. DUCKWORTH, and Mr. ROUNDS): enue Code of 1986 to provide that floor plan BRAUN, Ms. WARREN, Mr. PORTMAN, S. 2166. A bill to provide that certain or- financing includes the financing of certain Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. SCOTT of Flor- ders of the Federal Communications Com- trailers and campers; to the Committee on ida, Mr. CARDIN, and Mr. ROMNEY): mission shall have no force or effect until Finance. S. Res. 282. A resolution recognizing July 1, certain conditions are satisfied, and for By Mr. BENNET: 2021, as the 100th anniversary of the Govern- other purposes; to the Committee on Com- S. 2177. A bill to amend the Mineral Leas- ment Accountability Office and commending merce, Science, and Transportation. ing Act to ensure sufficient bonding and the service of the Government Account- By Mrs. GILLIBRAND (for herself and complete and timely reclamation of land and ability Office to Congress and the United Mr. LANKFORD): water disturbed by Federal and Indian oil States; considered and agreed to. S. 2167. A bill to establish a national, re- and gas production, and for other purposes; search-based, and comprehensive home study f to the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- assessment process for the evaluation of pro- sources. ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS spective foster parents and adoptive parents By Mr. HICKENLOOPER (for himself and provide funding to States and Indian S. 75 ASSAN): tribes to adopt such process; to the Com- and Ms. H At the request of Mr. INHOFE, the S. 2178. A bill to provide collective bar- mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and gaining rights for fire fighters and emer- name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Pensions. gency medical services personnel employed MORAN) was added as a cosponsor of S. By Mr. BRAUN (for himself, Ms. by States or their political subdivisions, and 75, a bill to amend title 18, United ERNST, and Mr. GRASSLEY): S. 2168. A bill to amend the Federal Water for other purposes; to the Committee on States Code, to prohibit discrimination Pollution Control Act to modify the defini- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. by abortion against an unborn child on tion of navigable waters, and for other pur- By Mr. CASEY (for himself, Ms. COL- the basis of Down syndrome. poses; to the Committee on Environment and LINS, and Mr. BROWN): S. 150 S. 2179. A bill to provide grants to owners Public Works. At the request of Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, By Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself, of intergenerational dwelling units, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Bank- the name of the Senator from West Mr. WYDEN, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Virginia (Mrs. CAPITO) was added as a MERKLEY, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. MAR- By Mr. COTTON: cosponsor of S. 150, a bill to amend KEY, Mr. CASEY, Mr. MENENDEZ, Ms. S. 2180. A bill to amend title 28, United KLOBUCHAR, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. BOOK- title XVIII of the Social Security Act States Code, to provide a civil action against ER, and Ms. DUCKWORTH): to require the inclusion of certain S. 2169. A bill to amend title 18, United a foreign state for deliberate concealment or audio-only diagnoses in the determina- States Code, to protect more victims of do- distortion of information with respect to an tion of risk adjustment for Medicare mestic violence by preventing their abusers international public health emergency, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Advantage plans, and for other pur- from possessing or receiving firearms, to poses. amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Judiciary. Streets Act of 1968 to establish a grant pro- By Mr. BLUMENTHAL: S. 189 gram relating to the removal of firearms S. 2181. A bill to amend the Elder Abuse At the request of Mr. THUNE, the from adjudicated domestic violence offend- Prevention and Prosecution Act to authorize name of the Senator from Vermont ers, and for other purposes; to the Com- the Elder Justice Initiative, to require that (Mr. SANDERS) was added as a cospon- mittee on the Judiciary. online resources of such initiative are made sor of S. 189, a bill to amend title 38, available in Spanish, and for other purposes; By Mr. BENNET: United States Code, to provide for an- S. 2170. A bill to amend the Mineral Leas- to the Committee on the Judiciary. ing Act to provide for transparency and land- By Mr. BENNET (for himself, Mr. nual cost-of-living adjustments to be owner protections in the conduct of lease PORTMAN, Mr. YOUNG, and Mr. made automatically by law each year sales under that Act, and for other purposes; BROWN): in the rates of disability compensation to the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- S. 2182. A bill to require the Secretary of for veterans with service-connected sources. Housing and Urban Development to establish disabilities and the rates of dependency By Mr. SASSE: a national evictions database, and for other and indemnity compensation for sur- purposes; to the Committee on Banking, S. 2171. A bill to prohibit Presidential ap- vivors of certain service-connected dis- pointees from subsequently acting on behalf Housing, and Urban Affairs. of the Government of the People’s Republic By Mr. BOOKER (for himself, Mr. abled veterans, and for other purposes. of China, the Chinese Communist Party, and WHITEHOUSE, and Mr. MENENDEZ): S. 198 Chinese military companies; to the Com- S. 2183. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- At the request of Ms. ROSEN, the mittee on the Judiciary. enue Code of 1986 to reinstate the financing name of the Senator from West Vir- By Mr. TESTER: for the Hazardous Substance Superfund, and ginia (Mrs. CAPITO) was added as a co- S. 2172. A bill to amend title 38, United for other purposes; to the Committee on Fi- sponsor of S. 198, a bill to require the States Code, to improve grants, payments, nance. and technical assistance provided by the By Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and Mr. Federal Communications Commission Secretary of Veterans Affairs to serve home- RUBIO): to incorporate data on maternal health less veterans, and for other purposes; to the S. 2184. A bill to amend the Sarbanes-Oxley outcomes into its broadband health Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Act of 2002 to institute a trading prohibition maps.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:15 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JN6.024 S22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE June 22, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4699 S. 346 CRUZ) was added as a cosponsor of S. kota (Mr. CRAMER) was added as a co- At the request of Mr. BOOKER, the 1041, a bill to advance the strategic sponsor of S. 1600, a bill to amend the name of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. alignment of United States diplomatic Surface Mining Control and Reclama- ROSEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. tools toward the realization of free, tion Act of 1977 to make modifications 346, a bill to end preventable maternal fair, and transparent elections in Nica- to the Abandoned Mine Reclamation mortality and severe maternal mor- ragua and to reaffirm the commitment Fund, and for other purposes. bidity in the United States and close of the United States to protect the fun- S. 1641 disparities in maternal health out- damental freedoms and human rights At the request of Mr. CRUZ, the name comes, and for other purposes. of the people of Nicaragua, and for of the Senator from North Carolina S. 452 other purposes. (Mr. BURR) was added as a cosponsor of At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the S. 1125 S. 1641, a bill to prohibit rescinding the name of the Senator from Texas (Mr. At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the recognition of Israel’s sovereignty over CORNYN) was added as a cosponsor of S. name of the Senator from Maine (Mr. the Golan Heights. 452, a bill to award a Congressional KING) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 1644 Gold Medal to Willie O’Ree, in recogni- 1125, a bill to recommend that the Cen- At the request of Mr. BRAUN, the tion of his extraordinary contributions ter for Medicare and Medicaid Innova- name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. and commitment to hockey, inclusion, tion test the effect of a dementia care COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. and recreational opportunity. management model, and for other pur- 1644, a bill to amend the Federal Food, S. 456 poses. Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the S. 1134 time-limited provisional approval name of the Senator from Montana At the request of Mrs. BLACKBURN, pathway, subject to specific obliga- (Mr. TESTER) was added as a cosponsor the names of the Senator from Kansas tions, for certain drugs and biological of S. 456, a bill to amend the Internal (Mr. MORAN), the Senator from Indiana products, and for other purposes. RAUN Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently (Mr. B ), the Senator from Illinois S. 1777 (Ms. DUCKWORTH), the Senator from extend the new markets tax credit, and At the request of Mr. BRAUN, the for other purposes. Montana (Mr. DAINES), the Senator name of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. from South Carolina (Mr. SCOTT), the S. 464 SULLIVAN) was added as a cosponsor of Senator from Michigan (Ms. STABE- At the request of Ms. MURKOWSKI, the S. 1777, a bill to amend the Internal name of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. NOW), the Senator from Connecticut Revenue Code of 1986 to codify the (Mr. BLUMENTHAL), the Senator from CORTEZ MASTO) was added as a cospon- Trump administration rule on report- North Carolina (Mr. BURR) and the sor of S. 464, a bill to amend the Em- ing requirements of exempt organiza- Senator from Iowa (Ms. ERNST) were ployee Retirement Income Security tions, and for other purposes. added as cosponsors of S. 1134, a bill to Act of 1974 to require a group health S 1819 award a Congressional Gold Medal to . plan or health insurance coverage of- Master Sergeant Rodrick ‘‘Roddie’’ Ed- At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the fered in connection with such a plan to monds in recognition of his heroic ac- name of the Senator from Maryland provide an exceptions process for any tions during World War II. (Mr. CARDIN) was added as a cosponsor medication step therapy protocol, and of S. 1819, a bill to support State, Trib- S. 1210 for other purposes. al, and local efforts to remove access to At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, S. 753 the name of the Senator from Ohio firearms from individuals who are a At the request of Mr. MURPHY, the danger to themselves or others pursu- (Mr. PORTMAN) was added as a cospon- name of the Senator from New Jersey sor of S. 1210, a bill to amend the Lacey ant to court orders for this purpose. (Mr. BOOKER) was added as a cosponsor Act Amendments of 1981 to clarify pro- S. 1856 of S. 753, a bill to reauthorize the High- visions enacted by the Captive Wildlife At the request of Mr. SCHATZ, the lands Conservation Act, to authorize Safety Act, to further the conservation name of the Senator from Rhode Island States to use funds from that Act for of certain wildlife species, and for (Mr. REED) was added as a cosponsor of administrative purposes, and for other other purposes. S. 1856, a bill to enhance the security purposes. S. 1220 operations of the Transportation Secu- S. 773 At the request of Ms. WARREN, the rity Administration and stability of At the request of Mr. THUNE, the name of the Senator from Vermont the transportation security workforce names of the Senator from Arkansas (Mr. LEAHY) was added as a cosponsor by applying the personnel system (Mr. COTTON) and the Senator from of S. 1220, a bill to amend title 38, under title 5, United States Code, to Michigan (Mr. PETERS) were added as United States Code, to recognize and employees of the Transportation Secu- cosponsors of S. 773, a bill to enable honor the service of individuals who rity Administration, and for other pur- certain hospitals that were partici- served in the United States Cadet poses. pating in or applied for the drug dis- Nurse Corps during World War II, and S. 1893 count program under section 340B of for other purposes. At the request of Mr. TESTER, the the Public Health Service Act prior to S. 1315 names of the Senator from North Da- the COVID–19 public health emergency At the request of Ms. CANTWELL, the kota (Mr. CRAMER) and the Senator to temporarily maintain eligibility for name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. from Mississippi (Mrs. HYDE-SMITH) such program, and for other purposes. WARNOCK) was added as a cosponsor of were added as cosponsors of S. 1893, a S. 1031 S. 1315, a bill to amend title XVIII of bill to amend title XVIII of the Social At the request of Mr. WARNOCK, the the Social Security Act to provide for Security Act to support rural residency names of the Senator from Connecticut coverage of certain lymphedema com- training funding that is equitable for (Mr. BLUMENTHAL), the Senator from pression treatment items under the all States, and for other purposes. Washington (Mrs. MURRAY) and the Medicare program. S. 1904 Senator from Connecticut (Mr. MUR- S. 1530 At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the PHY) were added as cosponsors of S. At the request of Mr. SANDERS, the names of the Senator from North Caro- 1031, a bill to require the Comptroller name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. lina (Mr. TILLIS) and the Senator from General of the United States to con- MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of Montana (Mr. DAINES) were added as duct a study on disparities associated S. 1530, a bill to amend the Child Nutri- cosponsors of S. 1904, a bill to impose with race and ethnicity with respect to tion Act of 1966 and the Richard B. sanctions with respect to foreign sup- certain benefits administered by the Russell National School Lunch Act to port for Palestinian terrorism, and for Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for make breakfasts and lunches free for other purposes. other purposes. all children, and for other purposes. S. 1909 S. 1041 S. 1600 At the request of Mr. TESTER, the At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the name of the Senator from North Da- name of the Senator from Texas (Mr. name of the Senator from North Da- kota (Mr. CRAMER) was withdrawn as a

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:15 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JN6.027 S22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S4700 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 22, 2021 cosponsor of S. 1909, a bill to amend lic health crises, countering misin- Whereas, among the hundreds of programs title XVIII of the Social Security Act formation and disinformation, and fur- FNIH has facilitated, the Grand Challenges to reform requirements with respect to thering discourse and debate to ad- in Global Health partnership, founded in collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates direct and indirect remuneration under vance healthy democracies in com- Foundation, achieved scientific break- Medicare part D, and for other pur- memoration of World Press Freedom throughs against deadly diseases in the poses. Day on May 3, 2021. world’s poorest countries and elevated the S. 1934 f role of FNIH as a leader in building alliances for biomedical research; At the request of Mr. MURPHY, the STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED name of the Senator from Arizona (Ms. Whereas FNIH, NIH, and the Food and BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTION Drug Administration of the Department of SINEMA) was added as a cosponsor of S. Health and Human Services launched the Ac- 1934, a bill to improve public trust in celerating Medicines Partnership as a public- the Federal Government by estab- By Mr. KENNEDY (for himself private collaboration to pursue new methods lishing customer experience as a cen- and Mr. RUBIO): to develop diagnostics and treatments for tral measure of performance for agen- S. 2184. A bill to amend the Sarbanes- Alzheimer’s disease, type 2 diabetes, auto- cies and the Federal Government, and Oxley Act of 2002 to institute a trading immune disorders, Parkinson’s disease, and for other purposes. prohibition for certain issuers that re- schizophrenia; tain public accounting firms that have Whereas the FNIH created a new model for S. 1972 clinical trials through initiatives to fight At the request of Mr. KELLY, the not been subject to inspection by the breast cancer and lung cancer, continues to name of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. Public Company Accounting Oversight bring together partners to identify, develop, ROSEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. Board, and for other purposes; consid- and qualify biomarkers to improve drug dis- 1972, a bill to amend title 10, United ered and passed. covery and regulatory decisionmaking, and States Code, to improve dependent cov- S. 2184 recognizes and supports trailblazing re- searchers, some of whom have won other Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- erage under the TRICARE Young Adult prestigious scientific prizes, including the resentatives of the United States of America in Program, and for other purposes. Nobel Prize; Congress assembled, S. 2050 Whereas FNIH supports caregivers of NIH SECTION 1. TRADING PROHIBITION FOR 2 CON- Clinical Center patients through the Edmond At the request of Mr. CRAPO, the SECUTIVE NON-INSPECTION YEARS. name of the Senator from Montana J. Safra Family Lodge, a temporary resi- Section 104(i) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of dence for caregivers whose close presence (Mr. DAINES) was added as a cosponsor 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7214(i)) is amended— helps to sustain patients who volunteer for of S. 2050, a bill to amend the Internal (1) in paragraph (2)(A)(ii), by striking ‘‘the NIH research that was constructed and is Revenue Code of 1986 to remove silenc- foreign jurisdiction described in clause (i)’’ maintained by the FNIH on the NIH campus; ers from the definition of firearms, and and inserting ‘‘a foreign jurisdiction’’; and Whereas FNIH answered NIH’s call to ac- for other purposes. (2) in paragraph (3)— tion to address the largest pandemic in a (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking S. 2084 century by launching and coordinating the ‘‘3’’ and inserting ‘‘2’’; and Accelerating COVID–19 Therapeutic Inter- At the request of Mr. SCOTT of Flor- (B) in subparagraph (A), in the matter pre- ventions and Vaccines (‘‘ACTIV’’) initiative ida, the names of the Senator from ceding clause (i), by striking ‘‘3’’ and insert- in partnership with numerous government Tennessee (Mrs. BLACKBURN) and the ing ‘‘2’’. agencies, not-for-profit organizations, and Senator from Wyoming (Ms. LUMMIS) f biopharmaceutical companies to accelerate were added as cosponsors of S. 2084, a the most promising COVID–19 vaccines and bill to terminate the order requiring SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS treatments; and persons to wear masks while on con- Whereas FNIH remains an indispensable veyances and at transportation hubs. institution to the biomedical research mis- SENATE RESOLUTION 281—RECOG- sion of the NIH and the people of the United S. 2106 NIZING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY States: Now, therefore, be it At the request of Mr. CASEY, the OF THE FOUNDATION FOR THE Resolved, That the Senate— name of the Senator from Vermont NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF (1) celebrates the 25th anniversary of the (Mr. LEAHY) was added as a cosponsor HEALTH AND ITS CRITICAL Foundation for the National Institutes of of S. 2106, a bill to amend the Older ROLE IN AMERICA’S BIOMEDICAL Health and its critical role in advancing bio- Americans Act of 1965 to authorize a medical research and the mission of the Na- RESEARCH STRATEGY BY AD- tional Institutes of Health, the world’s pre- national network of Statewide senior VANCING BIOMEDICAL RE- mier biomedical research agency; legal hotlines, and for other purposes. SEARCH AND THE MISSION OF (2) applauds the Foundation for the Na- S. 2128 THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF tional Institutes of Health for its leadership At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, the HEALTH, THE WORLD’S PREMIER and ongoing efforts to advance human health name of the Senator from Vermont BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH AGENCY outcomes through innovative public-private partnerships that achieve groundbreaking (Mr. SANDERS) was added as a cospon- Mrs. MURRAY (for herself and Mr. biomedical research results; sor of S. 2128, a bill to ensure the hu- BURR) submitted the following resolu- (3) commends the Foundation for the Na- mane treatment of pregnant women by tion; which was referred to the Com- tional Institutes of Health for its efforts to reinstating the presumption of release mittee on Health, Education, Labor, address the COVID–19 pandemic through the and prohibiting shackling, restraining, and Pensions: Accelerating COVID–19 Therapeutic Inter- and other inhumane treatment of preg- ventions and Vaccines initiative and accel- S. RES. 281 nant detainees, and for other purposes. erate the development of the most promising Whereas Congress chartered the Founda- treatments and vaccines for COVID–19; and S. RES. 210 tion for the National Institutes of Health (4) reiterates that the Foundation for the At the request of Mr. GRAHAM, the (referred to in this preamble as the ‘‘FNIH’’) National Institutes of Health, in partnership name of the Senator from South Caro- to support the mission of the National Insti- with the National Institutes of Health, is a lina (Mr. SCOTT) was added as a cospon- tutes of Health (referred to in this preamble vital and essential component of biomedical sor of S. Res. 210, a resolution desig- as the ‘‘NIH’’), which is to advance research research strategy of the United States. nating July 21, 2021, as ‘‘Glioblastoma in pursuit of fundamental knowledge that Awareness Day’’ . will lead to better health outcomes for all; SENATE RESOLUTION 282—RECOG- Whereas June 26, 2021, marks 25 years since S. RES. 241 FNIH commenced its work to improve health NIZING JULY 1, 2021, AS THE At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the outcomes for the people of the United States 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. by facilitating groundbreaking research and GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY BROWN) was added as a cosponsor of S. catalyzing innovation and discovery to an- OFFICE AND COMMENDING THE Res. 241, a resolution widening threats swer the toughest scientific questions; SERVICE OF THE GOVERNMENT to freedom of the press and free expres- Whereas FNIH is recognized by Congress, ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE TO NIH, and the biomedical community as a sion around the world, and reaffirming CONGRESS AND THE UNITED model for aligning public and private part- STATES the vital role that a free and inde- ners around a common cause that advances pendent press plays in informing local breakthrough biomedical discoveries and im- Ms. HASSAN (for herself, Mr. PAUL, and international audiences about pub- proves the quality of people’s lives; Mr. CARPER, Mr. GRASSLEY, Mr.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:15 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JN6.029 S22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE June 22, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4701 PADILLA, Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. PETERS, Mr. (2) authoring resources and standards for farmers, ranchers, and private forest LANKFORD, Ms. SINEMA, Mr. BRAUN, Ms. auditors around the world; landowners in certain voluntary mar- WARREN, Mr. PORTMAN, Mr. VAN HOL- (3) operating a hotline for the public to re- kets, and for other purposes; which was port waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement LEN, Mr. SCOTT of Florida, Mr. CARDIN, ordered to lie on the table; as follows: of government funds; and and Mr. ROMNEY) submitted the fol- (4) providing testimony before Congress on Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following: lowing resolution; which was consid- a multitude of topics: Now, therefore, be it ered and agreed to: Resolved, That the Senate— SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. S. RES. 282 (1) recognizes the 100th anniversary of the This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Growing Cli- mate Solutions Act of 2021’’. Whereas the General Accounting Office, Government Accountability Office (referred predecessor to the Government Account- to in this resolution as the ‘‘GAO’’) on July SEC. 2. GREENHOUSE GAS TECHNICAL ASSIST- ANCE PROVIDER AND THIRD-PARTY ability Office (referred to in this preamble as 1, 2021; VERIFIER TRANSPARENCY PRO- the ‘‘GAO’’), opened its doors on July 1, 1921, (2) commends the GAO for 100 years of GRAM. following the enactment of the Budget and service to Congress and the United States as (a) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this section Accounting Act, 1921 (Public Law 67–13; 42 the preeminent independent government are— Stat. 20); watchdog agency in the world; (1) to increase access to informational re- Whereas the need, identified by Congress (3) offers its continued support to allow the sources for farmers, ranchers, and private following World War I, for more information GAO— forest landowners regarding voluntary envi- and better control of expenditures made by (A) to fulfill its mandates as required by ronmental credit markets, including through the Federal Government was filled by the law; the Program; creation of the independent GAO; (B) to respond to requests made by Mem- (2) to provide informational resources re- Whereas Congress provided the GAO with a bers of Congress; and lating to technical assistance through cov- broad mandate— (C) to aid the Federal Government in im- ered entities to farmers, ranchers, and pri- (1) to investigate how Federal dollars are proving its stewardship of taxpayer dollars; vate forest landowners in overcoming bar- spent; and (4) recognizes Eugene Dodaro, the Comp- riers to entry into voluntary environmental (2) to review all Federal expenditures; troller General and head of the GAO as of the credit markets; and Whereas, as the size and expenditures of date of adoption of this resolution, and the (3) to establish the Advisory Council to ad- the Federal Government grew during the dedicated and professional staff of the GAO vise the Secretary regarding the Program Great Depression and World War II, the GAO who work diligently to produce fact-based and other related matters. became overwhelmed with fiscal audits, reports, thoughtful recommendations, and (b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: which pushed Congress to amend the author- sound legal decisions; and (1) ADVISORY COUNCIL.—The term ‘‘Advi- ity of the GAO to enable it to assist Federal (5) will continue to partner with the GAO sory Council’’ means the Greenhouse Gas agencies with improving their accounting in the pursuit of its mission— Technical Assistance Provider and Third- and spending controls; (A) to support Congress in meeting its con- Party Verifier Transparency Program Advi- Whereas Congress amended the authority stitutional responsibilities; and sory Council established under subsection of the GAO to expand its work beyond finan- (B) to help improve the performance and (f)(1). cial audits to performance audits to deter- accountability of the Federal Government (2) AGRICULTURE OR FORESTRY CREDIT.—The mine how Federal agencies and programs for the benefit of the people of the United term ‘‘agriculture or forestry credit’’ means performed and met their objectives in the States. a credit derived from the prevention, reduction, or mitigation of greenhouse gas emis- wake of the Great Society programs of the Ms. HASAN. Mr. President, it is my late 1960s; sions or carbon sequestration on agricultural Whereas the GAO shifted its priorities in great honor. as Chair of the U.S. Sen- land or private forest land that may be the late 1900s and early 2000s— ate Homeland Security and Govern- bought or sold on a voluntary environmental (1) to highlight high risk areas for Federal mental Affairs Committees Sub- credit market. Government waste and operation failures; committee on Emerging Threats and (3) BEGINNING FARMER OR RANCHER.—The and Spending Oversight to recognize July 1, term ‘‘beginning farmer or rancher’’ has the (2) to work to improve Federal financial 2021, as the 100th anniversary of the es- meaning given the term in section 2501(a) of management and budgeting; the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Whereas, as of the date of adoption of this tablishment of the Government Ac- Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 2279(a)). resolution, the GAO is known around the countability Office (GAO), and com- (4) COVERED ENTITY.—The term ‘‘covered world as a leader and source of objective, mend it for its service to the people of entity’’ means a person or State that ei- nonpartisan information on government op- the United States. I am grateful to ther— erations through its work examining cost, Comptroller General Gene Dodaro and (A) is a provider of technical assistance to effectiveness, and other factors related to to GAO’s 3,200 employees who work farmers, ranchers, or private forest land- the success of Federal programs; hard to ensure that federal programs owners in carrying out sustainable land use Whereas, in addition to its field offices are well managed and fiscally respon- management practices that— across the United States, the GAO operates (i) prevent, reduce, or mitigate greenhouse field offices around the world to make it sible. As we recognize the GAO, I also gas emissions; or easier to access and monitor Federal Govern- encourage my colleagues to continue (ii) sequester carbon; or ment operations that extend across the to partner with the GAO as we work to- (B) is a third-party verifier entity that globe; gether to help improve the perform- conducts the verification of the processes de- Whereas the GAO employs approximately ance of the federal government for the scribed in protocols for voluntary environ- 3,200 people and has been recognized as being benefit of the American people. I urge mental credit markets. one of the top workplaces in the Federal my colleagues to join me in adopting (5) GREENHOUSE GAS.—The term ‘‘greenhouse gas’’ means— Government for several years by its multi- this resolution. disciplinary workforce, which includes ana- (A) carbon dioxide; lysts, auditors, lawyers, economists, sci- f (B) methane; entists, actuaries, law enforcement and secu- (C) nitrous oxide; and rity personnel, healthcare experts, and edu- AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND (D) any other gas that the Secretary, in cation, public policy, computer science, and PROPOSED consultation with the Advisory Council, de- cybersecurity personnel, among others; termines has been identified to have heat SA 2119. Mr. LEE submitted an amendment trapping qualities. Whereas the GAO averaged a $165 return on intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. every $1 invested in the GAO between fiscal (6) PROGRAM.—The term ‘‘Program’’ means 1251, to authorize the Secretary of Agri- the Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance years 2016 and 2020 as a result of Federal culture to develop a program to reduce bar- agencies and Congress acting on rec- Provider and Third-Party Verifier Trans- riers to entry for farmers, ranchers, and pri- parency Program established under sub- ommendations made by the GAO; vate forest landowners in certain voluntary Whereas the financial benefit to the Fed- section (c). markets, and for other purposes; which was (7) PROTOCOL.—The term ‘‘protocol’’ means eral Government resulting from the work of ordered to lie on the table. the GAO totaled— a systematic approach that follows a (1) in fiscal year 2020, $77,600,000,000; and f science-based methodology that is trans- (2) in the past 20 years combined, over parent and thorough to establish resources— $1,200,000,000,000; and TEXT OF AMENDMENTS (A) for the development of projects to pre- Whereas, in addition to serving as the pre- Mr. LEE submitted an vent, reduce, or mitigate greenhouse gas SA 2119. emissions or sequester carbon that include 1 eminent independent government watchdog amendment intended to be proposed by agency in the world, the GAO provides addi- or more baseline scenarios; and tional services, which include— him to the bill S. 1251, to authorize the (B) demonstrating how to quantify, mon- (1) writing legal opinions at the request of Secretary of Agriculture to develop a itor, report, and verify the prevention, re- Congress or in response to a bid protest; program to reduce barriers to entry for duction, or mitigation of greenhouse gas

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:15 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JN6.026 S22JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S4702 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 22, 2021 emissions or carbon sequestration by (ii) manure management practices; nical assistance provider or third-party projects described in subparagraph (A). (D) on-farm energy generation; verifier for voluntary environmental credit (8) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ (E) energy feedstock production; markets’’ or any substantially similar claim. means the Secretary of Agriculture. (F) fertilizer or nutrient use emissions re- (ii) PENALTY.—Any person that violates (9) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—The term ductions; clause (i) shall be subject to a civil penalty ‘‘technical assistance’’ means technical ex- (G) reforestation; equal to such amount as the Secretary deter- pertise, information, and tools necessary to (H) forest management, including improv- mines to be appropriate, not to exceed $1,000 assist a farmer, rancher, or private forest ing harvesting practices and thinning dis- per violation. landowner who is engaged in or wants to en- eased trees; (3) UPDATES.—Not less frequently than gage in a project to prevent, reduce, or miti- (I) prevention of the conversion of forests, quarterly, the Secretary, in consultation gate greenhouse gas emissions or sequester grasslands, and wetlands; with the Advisory Council, shall update the carbon to meet a protocol. (J) restoration of wetlands or grasslands; lists published under paragraph (2)(A). (10) VOLUNTARY ENVIRONMENTAL CREDIT (K) grassland management, including pre- (4) SUBMISSION.—The Secretary shall notify MARKET.—The term ‘‘voluntary environ- scribed grazing; Congress of the publication of the initial list mental credit market’’ means a voluntary (L) current practices associated with pri- under paragraph (2)(A). market through which agriculture or for- vate land conservation programs adminis- (5) SAVINGS CLAUSE.—Nothing in this sec- estry credits may be bought or sold between tered by the Secretary; and tion authorizes the Secretary— private sector entities. (M) such other activities, or combinations (A) to compel a farmer, rancher, or private (c) ESTABLISHMENT.— of activities, that the Secretary, in consulta- forest landowner to participate in a trans- (1) IN GENERAL.—On the date that is 270 tion with the Advisory Council, determines action or project facilitated by a covered en- days after the date of enactment of this Act, to be appropriate. tity described under the Program; or and after making a positive determination (3) REQUIREMENTS.—In publishing the gen- (B) to act as a covered entity. under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall es- erally recognized protocols and description tablish a voluntary program, to be known as of qualifications under paragraph (1), the (f) GREENHOUSE GAS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE the ‘‘Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Secretary, in consultation with the Advisory PROVIDER AND THIRD-PARTY VERIFIER TRANS- Provider and Third-Party Verifier Trans- Council, shall ensure that the descriptions PARENCY PROGRAM ADVISORY COUNCIL.— parency Program’’, to publicize common for covered entities to be described under the (1) IN GENERAL.—During the 90-day period practices and common qualifications of cov- Program include maintaining expertise in all beginning on the date on which the Program ered entities that the Secretary determines relevant information relating to market- is established, the Secretary shall establish are related to the activities described in sub- based protocols, as appropriate, with regard an advisory council, to be known as the section (d). to— ‘‘Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Pro- (2) DETERMINATION.—The Secretary shall (A) quantification; vider and Third-Party Verifier Transparency establish the Program only if, after consid- (B) verification; Program Advisory Council’’. ering relevant information, including the in- (C) additionality; (2) MEMBERSHIP.— formation collected or reviewed relating to (D) permanence; (A) IN GENERAL.—The Advisory Council the assessment conducted under subsection (E) reporting; and shall be composed of members appointed by (g)(1)(A), the Secretary determines that the (F) other expertise, as determined by the the Secretary in accordance with this para- Program will further each of the purposes Secretary in consultation with the Advisory graph. described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of sub- Council. (B) GENERAL REPRESENTATION.—The Advi- section (a). (4) PERIODIC REVIEW.—As appropriate, the sory Council shall— (3) REPORT.—If the Secretary determines Secretary shall periodically review and re- (i) be broadly representative of the agri- under paragraph (2) that the Program would vise the list of generally accepted protocols not further the purposes described in para- and description of qualifications published culture and private forest sectors; and graph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) and does not under paragraph (1) to include any additional (ii) be composed of not less than 51 percent establish the Program, the Secretary shall protocols or qualifications that meet the re- farmers, ranchers, or private forest land- publish a report describing the reasons the quirements described in paragraph (3). owners. Program would not further those purposes. (e) WEBSITE AND PUBLICATION OF LISTS.— (C) MEMBERS.—Members appointed under (d) COMMON PRACTICES OF TECHNICAL AS- (1) WEBSITE AND SOLICITATION.—During the subparagraph (A) shall include— SISTANCE PROVIDERS.— 180-day period beginning on the date on (i) not more than 2 representatives of the (1) PROTOCOLS AND QUALIFICATIONS.—After which the Program is established, the Sec- Department of Agriculture, as determined by providing public notice and at least a 60-day retary shall publish, through an existing the Secretary; period for public comment, the Secretary website maintained by the Secretary— (ii) not more than 1 representative of the shall, during the 90-day period beginning on (A) the generally accepted protocols and Environmental Protection Agency, as deter- the date on which the Program is estab- description of qualifications published by the mined by the Administrator of the Environ- lished, publish— Secretary under subsection (d)(1); and mental Protection Agency; (A) a list of, and documents relating to, (B) instructions and suggestions to assist (iii) not more than 1 representative of the generally recognized protocols for voluntary farmers, ranchers, and private forest land- National Institute of Standards and Tech- environmental credit markets that are de- owners in facilitating the development of ag- nology; signed to ensure consistency, reliability, ef- riculture or forestry credits and accessing (iv) not fewer than 12 representatives of fectiveness, efficiency, and transparency, in- voluntary environmental credit markets, in- the agriculture industry, appointed in a cluding protocol documents and details re- cluding— manner that is broadly representative of the lating to— (i) through working with covered entities agriculture sector, including not fewer than (i) calculations; described under the Program; and 6 active farmers and ranchers; (ii) sampling methodologies; (ii) by providing information relating to (v) not fewer than 4 representatives of pri- (iii) accounting principles; programs, registries, and protocols of pro- vate forest landowners or the forestry and (iv) systems for verification, monitoring, grams and registries that provide market- forest products industry appointed in a man- measurement, and reporting; and based participation opportunities for work- ner that is broadly representative of the pri- (v) methods to account for additionality, ing and conservation agricultural and for- vate forest sector; permanence, leakage, and, where appro- estry lands. (vi) not more than 4 representatives of the priate, avoidance of double counting; and (2) PUBLICATION.— relevant scientific research community, in- (B) descriptions of qualifications of cov- (A) IN GENERAL.—During the 1-year period cluding not fewer than 2 representatives ered entities that provide assistance to farm- beginning on the date on which the Program from land-grant colleges and universities (as ers, ranchers, and private forest landowners is established, the Secretary, in consultation defined in section 1404 of the National Agri- in accomplishing the purposes described in with the Advisory Council and following the cultural Research, Extension, and Teaching paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a). review by the Secretary for completeness Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103)), of which 1 (2) ACTIVITIES.—The activities described by and accuracy, shall use an existing website shall be a representative of a college or uni- the Secretary under the Program shall in- maintained by the Secretary to publish— versity eligible to receive funds under the clude current and future activities that pre- (i) a list of covered entities self-identified Act of August 30, 1890 (commonly known as vent, reduce, or mitigate greenhouse gas as technical assistance providers; and the ‘‘Second Morrill Act’’) (26 Stat. 417, chap- emissions or sequester carbon, which may in- (ii) a list of covered entities self-identified ter 841; 7 U.S.C. 321 et seq.), including clude— as verifiers of the processes described in pro- Tuskegee University; (A) land or soil carbon sequestration; tocols for voluntary environmental credit (vii) not fewer than 12 experts or profes- (B) emissions reductions derived from fuel markets. sionals familiar with voluntary environ- choice or reduced fuel use; (B) PROHIBITION ON CLAIMS.— mental credit markets and the verification (C) livestock emissions reductions, includ- (i) IN GENERAL.—A person, regardless of requirements in those markets; ing emissions reductions achieved through— whether the person is described under the (viii) not more than 3 members of non- (i) feeds, feed additives, and the use of by- Program, shall not knowingly make a claim governmental or civil society organizations products as feed sources; or that the person is a ‘‘USDA-certified tech- with relevant expertise; and

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(ii) may call into question the integrity of benefits, including activities that improve (E) TERMS.— the Advisory Council, the Program, or the water quality, water quantity, wildlife habi- (i) IN GENERAL.—The term of a member of technical assistance or verification activi- tat enhancement, and other ecosystem serv- the Advisory Council shall be 2 years, except ties described under subsection (d)(2). ices, as the Secretary determines appro- that, of the members first appointed— (7) FACA APPLICABILITY.—The Advisory priate; (I) not fewer than 8 members shall serve Council shall be subject to the Federal Advi- (B) publish the assessment; and for a term of 1 year; sory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.), except (C) submit the assessment to Congress, the (II) not fewer than 12 members shall serve that section 14(a)(2) of that Act shall not Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and for a term of 2 years; and apply. Forestry of the Senate, and the Committee (g) ASSESSMENT.— (III) not fewer than 12 members shall serve on Agriculture of the House of Representa- (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 240 days for a term of 3 years. tives. after the date of enactment of this Act, the (ii) ADDITIONAL TERMS.—After the initial (2) QUADRENNIAL ASSESSMENT.—The Sec- Secretary, in consultation with the Adminis- term of a member of the Advisory Council, retary, in consultation with the Adminis- trator of the Environmental Protection trator of the Environmental Protection including the members first appointed, the Agency, shall— member may serve not more than 4 addi- Agency and the Advisory Council, shall con- (A) conduct an assessment, including by duct the assessment described in paragraph tional 2-year terms. incorporating information from existing (3) MEETINGS.— (1)(A) and publish and submit the assessment publications and reports of the Department in accordance with subparagraphs (B) and (C) (A) FREQUENCY.—The Advisory Council of Agriculture and other entities with rel- shall meet not less frequently than annually, of paragraph (1) every 4 years after the publi- evant expertise, regarding— cation and submission of the first assess- at the call of the Chair. (i) the number and categories of non-Fed- (B) INITIAL MEETING.—During the 90-day pe- ment under subparagraphs (B) and (C) of eral actors in the nonprofit and for-profit paragraph (1). riod beginning on the date on which the sectors involved in buying, selling, and trad- members are appointed under paragraph ing agriculture or forestry credits in vol- (h) REPORT.—Not later than 2 years after (2)(A), the Advisory Council shall hold an untary environmental credit markets; the date on which the Program is estab- initial meeting. (ii) the estimated overall domestic market lished, and every 2 years thereafter, the Sec- (4) DUTIES.—The Advisory Council shall— demand for agriculture or forestry credits at retary shall publish and submit to the Com- (A) periodically review and recommend the end of the preceding 4-calendar year pe- mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- any appropriate changes to the list of gen- riod, and historically, in voluntary environ- estry of the Senate and the Committee on erally recognized protocols and description mental credit markets; Agriculture of the House of Representatives of qualifications published by the Secretary (iii) the total number of agriculture or for- a report describing, for the period covered by under subsection (d)(1); estry credits (measured in metric tons of the report— (B) make recommendations to the Sec- carbon dioxide equivalent) that were esti- (1) a review of the outcomes of the Pro- retary regarding the best practices that mated to be in development, generated, or gram, including— should be included in the descriptions of gen- sold in market transactions during the pre- (A) the ability of farmers, ranchers, and erally recognized protocols and qualifica- ceding 4-calendar year period, and histori- private forest landowners, including small tions described in subparagraph (A); and cally, in voluntary environmental credit and beginning farmers, ranchers, and private (C) advise the Secretary regarding— markets; forest landowners, to develop agriculture or (i) the current methods used by voluntary (iv) the estimated supply and demand of forestry credits through covered entities de- environmental credit markets to quantify metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent of scribed under the Program; and verify the prevention, reduction, and offsets in the global marketplace for the (B) methods to improve the ability of farm- mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions or next 4 years; ers, ranchers, and private forest landowners sequestration of carbon; (v) the barriers to entry due to compliance to overcome barriers to entry to voluntary (ii) additional considerations for describing and verification costs described in sub- environmental credit markets; and covered entities under the Program; section (f)(4)(C)(iv); (C) methods to further facilitate participa- (iii) means to reduce Federal barriers to (vi) the state of monitoring and measure- tion of farmers, ranchers, and private forest entry in the business of providing technical ment technologies needed to quantify long- landowners in voluntary environmental cred- assistance or the verification of the proc- term carbon sequestration in soils and from it markets; and esses described in protocols for voluntary en- other activities to prevent, reduce, or miti- (2) any recommendations for improve- vironmental credit markets for covered enti- gate greenhouse gas emissions in the agri- ments to the Program. ties; culture and forestry sectors; (i) CONFIDENTIALITY.— (iv) means to reduce Federal compliance (vii) means to reduce Federal barriers to (1) PROHIBITION.— and verification costs for farmers, ranchers, entry into voluntary environmental credit (A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in and private forest landowners in entering markets for small and beginning farmers, paragraph (2), the Secretary, any other offi- voluntary environmental credit markets, in- ranchers, and private forest landowners and cer or employee of the Department of Agri- cluding through mechanisms and processes the extent to which existing protocols in vol- culture or any agency of the Department of to aggregate the value of activities across untary environmental credit markets allow Agriculture, or any other person may not land ownership; for aggregation of projects among farmers, disclose to the public the information held (v) issues relating to land and asset owner- ranchers, and private forest landowners; by the Secretary described in subparagraph ship in light of evolving voluntary environ- (viii) the potential impact of Department (B). mental credit markets; and of Agriculture activities on supply and de- (B) INFORMATION.— (vi) additional means to reduce barriers to mand of agriculture or forestry credits; (i) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in entry in voluntary environmental credit (ix) the extent to which existing protocols clause (ii), the information prohibited from markets for farmers, ranchers, and private in voluntary environmental credit markets, disclosure under subparagraph (A) is— forest landowners. including verification, additionality, perma- (I) information collected by the Secretary (5) COMPENSATION.—The members of the nence, and reporting, adequately take into or published by the Secretary under sub- Advisory Council shall serve without com- consideration and account for factors en- section (g) or (h); pensation. countered by the agriculture and private for- (II) personally identifiable information, in- (6) CONFLICT OF INTEREST.—The Secretary est sectors in preventing, reducing, or miti- cluding in a contract or service agreement, shall prohibit any member of the Advisory gating greenhouse gases or sequestering car- of a farmer, rancher, or private forest land- Council from— bon through agriculture and forestry prac- owner, obtained by the Secretary under this (A) engaging in any determinations or ac- tices, considering variances across regions, section; and tivities of the Advisory Council that may re- topography, soil types, crop or species vari- (III) confidential business information in a sult in the favoring of, or a direct and pre- eties, and business models; contract or service agreement of a farmer, dictable effect on— (x) the extent to which existing protocols rancher, or private forest landowner ob- (i) the member or a family member, as de- in voluntary environmental credit markets tained by the Secretary under this section. termined by the Secretary; consider options to ensure the continued (ii) AGGREGATED RELEASE.—Information (ii) stock owned by the member or a family valuation, through discounting or other described in clause (i) may be released to the member, as determined by the Secretary; or means, of agriculture and forestry credits in public if the information has been trans- (iii) the employer of, or a business owned the case of the practices underlying those formed into a statistical or aggregate form in whole or in part by, the member or a fam- credits being disrupted due to unavoidable that does not allow the identification of the

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Senate on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at 10 at 7:40 p.m., adjourned until Wednes- (2) EXCEPTION.—Paragraph (1) shall not a.m., to conduct a hearing. day, June 23, 2021, at 2 p.m. prohibit the disclosure by an officer or employee of the Federal Government of infor- COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND f GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS mation described in paragraph (1)(B) as oth- NOMINATIONS erwise directed by the Secretary or the At- The Committee on Homeland Secu- torney General for enforcement purposes. rity and Governmental Affairs is au- Executive nominations received by (j) FUNDING.— thorized to meet during the session of the Senate: (1) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—In the Senate on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY addition to the amount made available under at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing. CARLTON WATERHOUSE, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE ASSIST- paragraph (2), there is authorized to be ap- ANT ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE, ENVI- COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY propriated to carry out this section $1,000,000 RONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, VICE PETER C. for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. The Committee on the Judiciary is WRIGHT. (2) DIRECT FUNDING.— authorized to meet during the session IN THE NAVY (A) RESCISSION.—There is rescinded of the Senate on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT $4,100,000 of the unobligated balance of at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing. IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED amounts made available by section 1003 of WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Pub- To be vice admiral lic Law 117–2). The Committee on the Judiciary is (B) DIRECT FUNDING.—If sufficient unobli- authorized to meet during the session REAR ADM. DANIEL W. DWYER gated amounts made available by section of the Senate on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, FOREIGN SERVICE 1003 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 at 2:30 p.m., to conduct a hearing. THE FOLLOWING–NAMED CAREER MEMBERS OF THE (Public Law 117–2) are available on the date SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE FOREIGN SERVICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO BE A FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER, A CONSULAR OFFICER, of enactment of this Act to execute the en- The Select Committee on Intel- tire rescission described in subparagraph (A), AND A SECRETARY IN THE DIPLOMATIC SERVICE OF THE ligence is authorized to meet during UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: then on the day after the execution of the GABRIEL J. ALLISON, OF VIRGINIA entire rescission, there is appropriated to the the session of the Senate on Tuesday, ERIC D. BORGMAN, OF NEW YORK Secretary, out of amounts in the Treasury June 22, 2021, at 2:30 p.m., to conduct a HEATHER D. BROOKS, OF FLORIDA PATRICK GENE BURLINGAME, OF SOUTH CAROLINA not otherwise appropriated, $4,100,000 to hearing. KAREN E. CASTRO, OF OHIO carry out this section. SUBCOMMITTEE ON AIRLAND CHARLES MEDFORD CLATANOFF, OF VIRGINIA JOSEPH EVAN DE BERNARDO, OF VIRGINIA f The Subcommittee on Airland of the AARON C. EASLICK, OF MICHIGAN Committee on Armed Services is au- AYANDA NGOZI FRANCIS GAO, OF GEORGIA AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO PAUL ROBERT GIBLIN, OF ARIZONA thorized to meet during the session of MEET SHEIMALIZ E. GLOVER, OF SOUTH CAROLINA the Senate on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, DAVID C. GUTIERREZ, OF GEORGIA SALMAN R. HAJI, OF TEXAS Mr. STABENOW. Mr. President, I at 2:30 p.m., to conduct a hearing. AMY R. HOCKING, OF TEXAS have 12 requests for committees to SUBCOMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE, PORTER NELSON ILLI, OF UTAH JOSHUA P. JOHNSON, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA meet during today’s session of the Sen- CUSTOMS, AND GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS MPAZA SICHILIMA KAPEMBWA, OF VIRGINIA ate. They have the approval of the Ma- The Subcommittee on International ROBERT OWEN KEANE, OF MASSACHUSETTS DONALD D. KIM, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA jority and Minority leaders. Trade, Customs, and Global Competi- RAQUEL JACQUELINE KING, OF FLORIDA Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph tiveness of the Committee on Finance IAN M. KITTERMAN, OF MICHIGAN JEFFREY T. KRAMB, OF VIRGINIA 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Sen- is authorized to meet during the ses- JERICA J. LAMAR, OF MARYLAND ate, the following committees are au- sion of the Senate on Tuesday, June 22, ORIANA LUQUETTA, OF FLORIDA JONATHAN A. MCCLELLAN, OF MASSACHUSETTS thorized to meet during today’s session 2021, at 2:30 p.m., to conduct a hearing. SEAN H. MCLEOD, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA of the Senate: KEVIN S. MOSS, OF FLORIDA f CAITLIN E. NETTLETON, OF FLORIDA COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND SITA ALETHEIA RAITER, OF CALIFORNIA FORESTRY ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE JAMES K. ROGERS, OF ARIZONA 23, 2021 KYLE J. ROHRICH, OF NEBRASKA The Committee on Agriculture, Nu- JOHN JOSEPH RYAN, OF CALIFORNIA trition, and Forestry is authorized to Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Presi- SKARRN RYVNINE, OF FLORIDA EDDY SANTANA, OF ILLINOIS meet during the session of the Senate dent, I ask unanimous consent that JAMES CARL SMYTHERS, OF VIRGINIA on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at 9:30 a.m., when the Senate completes its business CHARLES L. SPECHT, OF ILLINOIS MICHELLE N. STOKES, OF TEXAS to conduct a hearing. today, it adjourn until 2 p.m., Wednes- MICHAEL FIELDING TEMPLEMAN, OF THE DISTRICT OF COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES day, June 23; that following the prayer COLUMBIA ELIZABETH MELODY TROBAUGH, OF WASHINGTON The Committee on Armed Services is and pledge, the morning hour be JAMES LEVERING TYSON III, OF WASHINGTON authorized to meet during the session deemed expired, the Journal of pro- AMANDA M. ZEIDAN, OF GEORGIA ceedings be approved to date, the time THE FOLLOWING–NAMED CAREER MEMBERS OF THE of the Senate on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES at 9:30 a.m., to conduct a hearing. for the two leaders be reserved for their AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR PRO- use later in the day, and morning busi- MOTION WITHIN THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE OF THE COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CLASS OF CAREER MIN- AFFAIRS ness be closed; further, upon the con- ISTER: The Committee on Banking, Housing, clusion of morning business, the Sen- JIM NELSON BARNHART, JR., OF THE DISTRICT OF CO- ate proceed to executive session to re- LUMBIA and Urban Affairs is authorized to ANDREW M. HERSCOWITZ, OF MARYLAND meet during the session of the Senate sume consideration of the Boardman TERESA L. MCGHIE, OF NEVADA nomination; further, that if cloture is THE FOLLOWING–NAMED CAREER MEMBERS OF THE on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at 10 a.m., to SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES conduct a hearing on nominations. invoked on the Boardman nomination, AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR PRO- all postcloture time expire at 5:45 p.m.; MOTION WITHIN THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE OF THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CLASS OF MINISTER– finally, that if the nomination is con- TRANSPORTATION COUNSELOR: firmed, the motions to reconsider are The Committee on Commerce, ARTHUR W. BROWN, OF PENNSYLVANIA considered made and laid upon the JOHN J. CARDENAS, OF CALIFORNIA Science, and Transportation is author- MARY EILEEN DEVITT, OF VIRGINIA table with no intervening action or de- ized to meet during the session of the KARL W. FICKENSCHER, OF VIRGINIA bate. DAVID GOSNEY, OF CALIFORNIA Senate on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at SEAN M. JONES, OF NEW JERSEY The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 2:30 p.m., to conduct a hearing. JENNIFER M. LINK, OF ILLINOIS objection, it is so ordered. HELEN MARY PATAKI, OF CALIFORNIA COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS ANNE ELIZABETH PATTERSON, OF THE DISTRICT OF CO- f LUMBIA The Committee on Foreign Relations KERRY A. PELZMAN, OF VIRGINIA is authorized to meet during the ses- ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 2 P.M. JOHN A. PENNELL, OF FLORIDA TOMORROW THE FOLLOWING–NAMED CAREER MEMBERS OF THE sion of the Senate on Tuesday, June 22, FOREIGN SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR 2021, at 2:15 p.m., to conduct a hearing. Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Presi- INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR PROMOTION INTO THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF COUNSELOR: COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, dent, if there is no further business to JEFF R. BRYAN, OF VIRGINIA AND PENSIONS come before the Senate, I ask unani- ALEXIOUS M. BUTLER, OF GEORGIA The Committee on Health, Edu- mous consent that it stand adjourned ALISA MAUTNER CAMERON, OF MARYLAND JEREMIAH CAREW, OF VIRGINIA cation, Labor, and Pensions is author- under the previous order. BRIAN L. CARNEY, OF FLORIDA

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THOMAS MARK CRUBAUGH, OF WISCONSIN JENNIFER CARVALHO, OF MARYLAND ROBERT CHARLES PARKER, OF OREGON NATASHA M. DE MARCKEN, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- JOSEPHINA GARCIA CERVANTES, OF CALIFORNIA GARTH OWEN PATTERSON, OF VIRGINIA BIA DAVID H. CHARLES, OF GEORGIA EDEL PEREZ–CAMPOS, OF FLORIDA PATRICK K. DISKIN, OF FLORIDA AMENA AYOUBI CHENZAIE, OF VIRGINIA DEBORAH GAIL PERLMAN, OF MASSACHUSETTS SHERI–NOUANE B. DUNCAN–JONES, OF WASHINGTON JOSEPH S. CHON, OF MARYLAND JESSICA L. PETTIT, OF FLORIDA NANCY JANE ESLICK, OF WASHINGTON BETTY Y. CHUNG, OF VIRGINIA ALEXIS E. POLOVINA, OF HAWAII MERVYN ANTHONY FARROE, OF FLORIDA JONATHAN L.R. CONE, OF VIRGINIA HEELA RASOOL–AYUB, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SCOTT D. HOCKLANDER, OF ALASKA ELLEN AMANTE DE GUZMAN, OF MARYLAND ANDREW READ, OF WASHINGTON CATIE C. LOTT, OF WASHINGTON SCOTT DEPIES, OF VIRGINIA EMILY RUDGE REVIS, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MARTIN G. MCLAUGHLIN, OF VIRGINIA MARK R. DOYLE, OF ILLINOIS SOLEDAD VANESA ROGERS, OF CALIFORNIA RICHARD L. NELSON, OF TEXAS NATHAN S. DRURY, OF NEW HAMPSHIRE COURTNEY E. ROY, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HANH N. NGUYEN, OF CALIFORNIA KENNETH MARK DUNN, OF KANSAS LOUAY SAMOUIE, OF CALIFORNIA ANUPAMA SPATIKA RAJARAMAN, OF TEXAS STEPHEN YAWO DZISI, OF NEW YORK PRISCILLA ASHAMU SAMPIL, OF VIRGINIA MATTHEW D. REES, OF MARYLAND PAUL ELLIOT EDWARDS, OF VIRGINIA CARTER AMES SAUNDERS, OF VIRGINIA LUIS A. RIVERA, OF MARYLAND ALAA HAMID EL–BASHIR, OF MINNESOTA MICHELLE MARIAN SCHAAN, OF NEVADA DANA H. ROSE, OF COLORADO DIJANA ELLIOTT, OF VIRGINIA JOSHUA BRAUN SCHRAMM, OF MICHIGAN KIMBERLY ANNE ROSEN, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IFEOMA CARMELLE EZEH, OF TEXAS AMY VON KEYSERLING SCOTT, OF VIRGINIA ZEMA SEMUNEGUS, OF VIRGINIA ALI EZZATYAR, OF CALIFORNIA ADMIR SERIFOVIC, OF TEXAS JULIE A. SOUTHFIELD, OF VIRGINIA PAMELA M. FOSTER, OF VIRGINIA RYAN SHELBY, OF MARYLAND PETER C. TRENCHARD, OF MARYLAND KATHLEEN KNIGHT FRANK, OF MAINE TIMOTHY ANDREW SIKES, OF VIRGINIA MELISSA ERIN FREEMAN, OF VIRGINIA THE FOLLOWING–NAMED CAREER MEMBER OF THE BENJAMIN ALAN SKOLNIK, OF MARYLAND OLIVIA CATHERINE GILMORE, OF TEXAS FOREIGN SERVICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOR ANDRE–GUY SOH, OF FLORIDA MICAH ANDREW GLOBERSON, OF CALIFORNIA PROMOTION WITHIN THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE OF JOHN D. SPEARS, OF MARYLAND ANDREW GOLDA II, OF NEW JERSEY THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CLASS OF MINISTER– SCOTT WILLIAM SPENCER, OF FLORIDA MARK S.R. GRAY, OF CALIFORNIA COUNSELOR: FRIEDARICKA MIAN STEED, OF VIRGINIA JULIE REBECCA GRIER–VILLATTE, OF FLORIDA ANDREA C. STERNBERG, OF MINNESOTA WADE C. MARTIN, OF VIRGINIA GERALD WILLIAM GUGERTY, OF COLORADO KAARLI KARAEN SUNDSMO, OF CALIFORNIA ANDREA NOEL HALVERSON, OF SOUTH DAKOTA THE FOLLOWING–NAMED CAREER MEMBERS OF THE ALIOU TALL, OF CALIFORNIA JOHN K.B. HARRIS, OF OREGON FOREIGN SERVICE FOR PROMOTION INTO THE SENIOR TAKELE TASSEW, OF TEXAS TRACY R. HAWRY, OF ILLINOIS FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF COUNSELOR: SHANNON J. TAYLOR, OF SOUTH CAROLINA CATHERINE H. HAYFORD, OF GEORGIA NATHAN TENNY, OF VIRGINIA DANNIELLE R. ANDREWS, OF CALIFORNIA ROCKFELER P. HERISSE, PH.D., OF NEW YORK SAVANNAH THOMASARRIGO, OF COLORADO BRIAN E. ANSELMAN, OF VIRGINIA PLATO R. HIERONIMUS, OF MARYLAND KATHERINE TILOUT, OF NEW YORK AMY E. ARCHIBALD, OF CALIFORNIA NATHAN R. HILGENDORF, OF WASHINGTON JAY MICHAEL TOTTE, OF MICHIGAN SUZANNE M. INZERILLO, OF ILLINOIS DAVID JAMES ISAAK, OF FLORIDA GREGORY SAMUEL VAUGHAN, OF ILLINOIS ILA S. JURISSON, OF VIRGINIA TANYA L. JACKSON–TYSON, OF MARYLAND JOSHUA JOHN VETTER, OF OHIO ALEXANDER I. KASANOF, OF NEW YORK KATHERINE ELISE JOHNSON, OF WASHINGTON JACOB VEVERKA, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA JAMES D. MULLINAX, OF WASHINGTON JENNIFER CLAIRE KARSNER, OF FLORIDA ADRIANA VIECO, OF NEW YORK MARTINA C. POLT, OF TENNESSEE BRUCE H. KAY, OF MARYLAND SAMANTHA DENISE WAPNICK, OF NEW YORK ALAN S. PURCELL, OF VIRGINIA SASCHA KEMPER, OF TEXAS DIANA MARTI WEED, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ROBERT A. RAINES, OF MARYLAND MICHAEL C. KOFFMAN, OF NEW HAMPSHIRE RONALD O. WIETECHA, OF VIRGINIA SCOTT M. RENNER, OF VIRGINIA DUSTIN A. KOHLS, OF VIRGINIA LAURA A. WILKINSON, OF TENNESSEE THE FOLLOWING–NAMED CAREER MEMBERS OF THE ANTHONY A. KOLB, OF VIRGINIA ELIZABETH ISIMHEN WILLIAMS, OF VIRGINIA FOREIGN SERVICE FOR PROMOTION INTO THE SENIOR AMY KOLER, OF WASHINGTON ANGELA D. WILLIAMS–BOSTIC, OF VIRGINIA FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF COUNSELOR, AND A CON- NATALYA KOMAROVA, OF WASHINGTON IAN CHRISTOPHER WINBORNE, OF FLORIDA SULAR OFFICER AND A SECRETARY IN THE DIPLOMATIC KAREN KOPRINCE, OF NORTH DAKOTA HEATHER MARIE WIRICK, OF WASHINGTON SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: MURIEL MOODY KOROL, OF NEVADA TIZETA WODAJO, OF MARYLAND JAMES SCOTT KOVAR, OF VIRGINIA EDWARD R. DANEK, OF MASSACHUSETTS ROBERT ALLEN WORKS, OF KENTUCKY JONA LAI, OF WASHINGTON FERNANDO OSPINA, OF CALIFORNIA CHARLES D. YESOLITIS, OF VIRGINIA STEPHANE LAROCHE, OF FLORIDA JONATHAN W. YOUNG, OF VIRGINIA THE FOLLOWING–NAMED CAREER MEMBERS OF THE AMY HOPKINS LARSEN, OF WYOMING JEFFREY ZAHKA, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOREIGN SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR MORGAN M. LIMO, OF MARYLAND ESTHER BEATRIZ ZELEDON, OF FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO BE A FOREIGN SERV- EYOLE N. LUMA, OF MARYLAND KYRA TURNER ZOGBEKOR, OF CONNECTICUT ICE OFFICER, A CONSULAR OFFICER, AND A SECRETARY MAUREEN CLARET MALAVE, OF NEW YORK IN THE DIPLOMATIC SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF KATE MALONEY, OF CALIFORNIA AMERICA: MICHAEL S. MANELLA, OF VIRGINIA f RAHEL ABOYE, OF VIRGINIA NORA CHRISTINE MARESH, OF FLORIDA PHILIPPE ACCILIEN, OF FLORIDA TIMOTHY BRIAN MARLOWE, OF GEORGIA CONFIRMATIONS CHRISTOPHER B. ADAMS, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- DIEGO MARQUEZ, OF NEW HAMPSHIRE BIA JOHN F. MCKAY, OF MASSACHUSETTS Executive nominations confirmed by YIKEE ADJE, OF CALIFORNIA MARGARET RAMALHO MCMORROW, OF CALIFORNIA MINAL AMIN, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA C. LANE MEARS, OF TEXAS the Senate June 22, 2021: LENNA NEAT ARANGO, OF TEXAS BRANDON EDWARD MILLER, OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT MARIALICE BONITA ARIENS, OF NEW HAMPSHIRE CHRISTOPHER ROBERT MOORE, OF CALIFORNIA JEAN–JACQUES BADIANE, OF NORTH CAROLINA ALEJANDRO P. MORA, OF FLORIDA KIRAN ARJANDAS AHUJA, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE SCOTT CHARLES BARTOS, OF VIRGINIA JACOB BRUCE HENRY MORRIN, OF NEVADA DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT DANIELLE RENEE BASH, OF INDIANA FERNANDO MOYLE, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR A TERM OF FOUR YEARS. MIRANDA STEPHANIE ODENDAHL BECKMAN, OF UTAH JOSEPH NGANGA MWANGI, OF WASHINGTON JASON EDWARD BENNETT, OF OREGON ALI NADER, OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ROBYN BERTHOLON, OF TEXAS KATHERINE L. NICHOLS, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ALI NOURI, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO BE AN NADIA NOUR BLACKTON, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA JAMES A. NOEL, OF VIRGINIA ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF ENERGY (CONGRESSIONAL JACQUELINE GAYLE BONY, OF FLORIDA JEANETTE N. NORMAND, OF OREGON AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS). ELIZABETH M. BRENNAN, OF FLORIDA HEIDI O’ BRA, OF FLORIDA SIMONE BROWN, OF NORTH CAROLINA JAIME MICHELLE OBERLANDER, OF WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL KATHLYN BRYANT, OF NEVADA NOELLE OLIVE OJO, OF FLORIDA INTELLIGENCE JOHN GREGORY BUTLER, OF VIRGINIA FREDRICK O. ONYANGO, OF TEXAS CHRISTINA M. CAIRNS, OF CALIFORNIA KRISTINA ORTIZ, OF CALIFORNIA CHRISTOPHER CHARLES FONZONE, OF PENNSYLVANIA, JOLIE MARIE CAREY, OF NEW YORK TANIECE BALDWIN OWUSU, OF NEW YORK TO BE GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE OFFICE OF THE DIREC- PRIYA MACHIMADA CARIAPPA, OF FLORIDA ALEXANDER PAO, OF GEORGIA TOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE.

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RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF Post 12205 on their inaugural meeting and to the Marine Corps Reserve, Captain GEORGE DALE BURT success in their future endeavors. McKeever became a member of the Dearborn f Fire Department in August 1995. He continued HON. TRENT KELLY to serve in both military and civilian firefighting HONORING THE 36 YEARS OF capacities until 2017 when he retired from the OF MISSISSIPPI SERVICE OF COUNCILMAN DAVID Ohio Air National Guard with the rank of Mas- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JORDAN ter Sergeant. Tuesday, June 22, 2021 Captain McKeever joined the Dearborn Fire HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON Department in 1995 and was promoted to Fire Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, Lieutenant in 2007. On June 5, 2012 he was I rise today to celebrate the life of George OF MISSISSIPPI promoted to the role of Captain. A committed Dale Burt, a beloved husband, grandfather, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leader always willing to go the extra mile for and friend. He passed away peacefully at Tuesday, June 22, 2021 his team, he is a graduate of the Eastern Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford on May 9, Michigan University School of Fire Staff and 2021. I join his loved ones in mourning his Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam Command. Over the course of his extensive loss. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the Hon- career, Captain McKeever has been the recipi- He was born on February 2, 1937 to Hattie orable City Councilman of Greenwood, Mis- ent of countless awards for excellence in serv- Patterson Burt and George Lee Burt. He at- sissippi, Mr. David Jordan. ice including the Fire Chief Life Saving Award, tended Oakland High School and Delta State Councilman Jordan served on the Green- Fire Officer of the Year, multiple Meritorious University. He later earned his master’s de- wood City Council for 36 years representing Company Commendations, and a 2019 Certifi- gree from the University of Mississippi. Mr. Ward 6. During his tenure, he helped uplift the cate of Special Recognition, Burt went on to become the principal of community through his superb leadership. He Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Senatobia High School. It was there he began will continue his endeavors by representing me in honoring Captain Paul McKeever for his his thirty year coaching career in football that District 24 as a member of the Mississippi exemplary 25 years of service. He has effec- allowed him to impact countless students. State Senate. Senator Jordan has served in tively and selflessly served the City of Dear- Dale was an outdoorsman and spent time the State Senate for the previous 28 years as- born in his role as Chief of the Fire Depart- on the family farm. For twenty-five summers, suming office in 1993. ment and has been steadfastly dedicated to he served as a park ranger at Arkabutla Lake. Born on April 3, 1934, in Leflore County, the safety of our community. I join with Cap- Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Eliz- Mississippi, David was the youngest of five tain McKeever’s family including his wife Meryl abeth Hawkins Burt; children, Teri Lynn Burt children born to sharecropper parents. Grow- and children Paul, Ian, Liam, Grace, and Scoggins, David Allen Burt; Carol H. Darby, ing up working in cotton fields, David always Emma, friends, and colleagues in extending Patsy Williams; eight grandchildren and eight valued education. Through relentless effort, he my best wishes to him in retirement. great-grandchildren. received his high school diploma and went on f Mr. Burt was a dedicated mentor, loving to enroll in Mississippi Valley State University. husband, and diligent father. l thank him for Later, he attended the University of Wyoming. RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF MS. his service to the state of Mississippi and offer Due to his undying love for people, he MAXINE WHITFIELD PRYOR my deepest condolences to his family and began his career as a science teacher. With a friends. yearning to serve his community, Mr. Jordan decided to run for City Councilman in 1985 HON. TRENT KELLY f which he held until June 15, 2021. At the age OF MISSISSIPPI RECOGNIZING THE FOUNDING OF of 88, he is married to the lovely Christine IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES VFW POST 12205 IN BULVERDE, Bell-Jordan, and currently resides in Green- Tuesday, June 22, 2021 TEXAS wood, MS. Madam Speaker, I would like to acknowl- Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, edge Councilman Jordan for his honorable en- I rise today to celebrate the life and accom- HON. CHIP ROY deavors to Mississippi communities. plishments of Ms. Maxine Whitfield Pryor who OF TEXAS will celebrate her 100th birthday on July 25, f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2021. Ms. Pryor was born in the community of Tuesday, June 22, 2021 IN RECOGNITION OF CAPTAIN PAUL MCKEEVER’S DECADES OF Love in Hernando, MS in Desoto County. She Mr. ROY. Madam Speaker, today I rise to SERVICE TO THE CITY OF DEAR- has lived in Hernando her entire life. She is recognize the founding of VFW Post 12205 in BORN the eldest of 8 siblings born to Nathaniel and Bulverde, Texas. I wanted to take a moment Dinah Whilhite Whitfield. She attended Oak to congratulate Commander McKinnon and Hill Church School and in 1939 married Bemis those who helped establish Texas’s 290th HON. DEBBIE DINGELL Pryor. She and Bemis had nine children, all VFW Post. Over the past several years, the OF MICHIGAN born and raised in Hernando. number of veterans in the Spring Branch and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. Pryor is the proud grandmother of 24 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and 22 Bulverde area has grown tremendously and Tuesday, June 22, 2021 the need for a new VFW has become ever great-great-grandchildren. She is known for more apparent. As a member of the Veteran Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise her love of God and her community. She has Affairs Committee, it is critically important to today to recognize Captain Paul McKeever on attended both Oak Hill Baptist Church and me that we have organizations like VFWs the occasion of his retirement from the Dear- Knights Chapel C.M.E. Church in Hernando. present locally to serve our veterans and com- born Fire Department after over 25 years of She is a retired missionary, stewardess, and munities, but also to promote patriotism and service to the City of Dearborn, Michigan, His church announcer. She enjoys sewing, gar- the American ideals we desperately need significant service to our community is worthy dening, cooking, and voting during election more of today. I have no doubt that this VFW of commendation. season. Post will be a source of camaraderie, service, Captain McKeever began his career in pub- Ms. Pryor has been a dedicated member of and education. I hope my colleagues in the lic service as a United States Marine stationed the Hernando community for 100 years and I House of Representatives will join me in con- at 29 Palms, California and later was stationed am remarkably grateful for her lifetime of serv- gratulating these American patriots at VFW across the state of Michigan. After transferring ice.

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Madam Speaker, I rise today to HONORING WILLIAM ‘‘BILL’’ WAG- edge in the public health field, and his honor the life of Mr. Gene Heckman of Colum- NER ON HIS RETIREMENT FOL- unyielding commitment to improving the lives bia City, Indiana. Gene was a beloved mem- LOWING MORE THAN FOUR DEC- of our fellow Louisvillians. ber of his community whose work shaped the ADES OF PUBLIC SERVICE Bill has not only improved lives, but has lives of generations who call northeast Indiana saved them and left a lasting mark on our city, home. HON. JOHN A. YARMUTH our commonwealth, and this great Nation. I Gene entered the U.S. Air Force upon grad- OF KENTUCKY wish him nothin but the very best in retirement uating high school in 1957, marking the begin- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and look forward to seeing him soon. Con- ning of a life of service. Upon being honorably Tuesday, June 22, 2021 gratulations and thanks for a job well done, discharged in 1963, Gene returned to civilian my friend. life. He married his sweetheart, Karen Rose, Mr. YARMUTH. Madam Speaker, I rise f and together made the Tri-Lakes community today in honor of William ‘‘Bill’’ Wagner, a RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF JOSH their home. dedicated public health servant in my home- LUCAS In 1971, Gene was elected a trustee of town of Louisville, Kentucky, who will soon re- Thorncreek Township. Additionally, Gene tire after more than four decades of selfless oversaw the township’s public services; served work for our community. HON. TRENT KELLY on the Whitley County School Board; helped For the last 40 years, Bill has helped lead OF MISSISSIPPI found the Tri-Lakes Baptist Church; was a Family Health Centers, a federally qualified IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES member of Gideons International; served as health center that has grown in size and Tuesday, June 22, 2021 scope to become one of the largest non-profits president of the National Solid Waste Associa- Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, tion Council and was a member of the Colum- in our area, providing health care to more than 45,000 individuals annually. Serving as Family I rise today to celebrate the life of high school bia City Rotary Club. senior Josh Lucas who passed away Sunday, Gene’s dedication to his community earned Health Centers’ CEO since 1998 and as As- sistant Director for 17 years prior to that, Bill May 16. He was an admirable young man with him the opportunity to meet several notable a bright future, and I join countless members public figures, including President George W. oversaw the growth of their brick-and-mortar footprint in our area, expanding the number of of the Tuscaloosa community in mourning his Bush, Vice President Dan Quayle, Senator loss. Richard Lugar, and Governor Otis Bowen. health center locations in our region. He also helped oversee their tremendous growth in Josh was a senior at Northside High School Separately, Gene operated his own sanitation meant to graduate on Friday, May 21. He was business before selling it in 1991. services provided, in patients served, and certainly in the rise of positive health outcomes a football player and enlisted in the Alabama This is a testament to Gene’s peerless de- National Guard and intended to pursue a ca- votion to service for which his community, and for the countless Louisvillians that walked through their doors seeking care. reer in the military following graduation. He our country, is grateful. Though he is no was known as a hard worker, loyal friend, and longer with us, Gene’s spirit endures in the During consideration and the subsequent implementation of the Affordable Care Act, Bill a diligent athlete. hearts and minds of all those he touched. I join Josh’s friends, family, fellow guards- was at the forefront, advocating for increasing f men, and teammates in mourning his loss. I access to care while using his voice and pas- can say with certainty Josh would have had HONORING THE LIFE OF HAROLD sion for those often unheard. As we worked to an outstanding career in the military. I offer my KELLER expand services across our city, it was Bill’s most sincere condolences to those who had guidance I sought out in order to be sure that the opportunity to know and love Josh and we could do the most good possible for the HON. LLOYD SMUCKER continue to keep them in my prayers. OF PENNSYLVANIA most people. And so, it was no surprise when f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES we saw our uninsured rate plummet as people began receiving the free preventive and other HONORING CHIEF SPECIAL WAR- Tuesday, June 22, 2021 health services now available to them—just FARE OPERATOR (SEAL) Mr. SMUCKER. Madam Speaker, I rise like Bill said they would if we’d just work to- ZACKARY MILLER today to honor the life of Harold Keller of gether to make it happen. Along the way, he Mount Joy, who recently passed away. and his staff never hesitated to go above and HON. KAY GRANGER Harold will be remembered for his life of beyond what was needed to make sure that OF TEXAS service and building a stronger community in our community was well-served, that people IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mount Joy. He was a proud Rotarian, serving received the quality care they needed, and as President of the Mount Joy Rotary Club. that everyone he crossed paths with knew that Tuesday, June 22, 2021 He additionally served as a member of the Family Health Centers was there and ready to Ms. GRANGER. Madam Speaker, I rise Mount Joy Borough Council and Mount Joy help. today to honor the life of U.S. Navy Chief Spe- Chamber of Commerce. Harold and his wife Bill had previously announced his plan to re- cial Warfare Operator Zackary Miller, a highly Helen were known as Mr. & Mrs. Santa in tire in early 2020, but as the COVID–19 pan- decorated Navy SEAL, who was taken far too Mount Joy, bringing happiness to children and demic reached our borders and began to early by cancer at the age of 39. He died on residents for over 35 years. Harold generously spread, he put Louisville families first and June 4, 2021 in Virginia Beach, Virginia with supported charitable organizations across the stayed at the helm of this critical public health his family, closest loved ones, and teammates community and supported those in need, for organization in order to help lead us through by his side. He was an American hero who instance, donating food to those impacted by this public health crisis. Bill’s tremendous dedicated his life in service of our country. Hurricane Agnes while his own home was knowledge on public health matters, his early Zack grew up in Columbus, Georgia and flooded. efforts to help ramp up testing in the commu- Mobile, Alabama. In 2000, he graduated from Harold pursued his professional dream of nities he serves, and in his continued focus to McGill-Toolen Catholic High School where he becoming an auctioneer, opening Keller Auc- this day on making sure that vaccines are played baseball, basketball, and was captain tions in 1960, which is now in its third genera- available and accessible in every neighbor- of the football team. Zack received a scholar- tion. Harold served during many benefit auc- hood in our city—especially those that are so ship to play football at Millsaps College in tions to support community organizations often overlooked or underserved—has been Jackson, Mississippi before transferring to the across the region and in 2012, was inducted invaluable. University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. He grad- into the Pennsylvania Auctioneers Hall of Reflecting on his upcoming retirement, Bill uated in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in po- Fame. said, ‘‘I’ve been guided by the belief that litical science.

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HOYER including the Bronze Star Medal with Valor, OF MARYLAND RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF Joint Service Commendation Medal with Valor, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HERSHEL DEAN HOOD and three Navy and Marine Corps Com- Tuesday, June 22, 2021 mendation Medals with Valor, each for distinct Mr. HOYER. Madam Speaker, I rise today HON. TRENT KELLY heroic actions during combat operations world- to thank my constituent, Charlene Best, for OF MISSISSIPPI wide. nineteen years of outstanding service to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Zack was a devoted son, partner, friend, United States House of Representatives. She Tuesday, June 22, 2021 and teammate. He was known for his unparal- retired on June 3 from her role as Manager leled work ethic that was only matched by his with the Asset Management Department of Lo- Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, endlessly positive attitude, sense of humor, gistics and Support. I rise today to celebrate the life of Hershel and charm. Madam Speaker, today I ask my Charlene has had a very distinguished ca- Dean Hood who passed away at North Mis- colleagues to join Zack’s family, friends, and reer prior to her House employment. In high sissippi Medical Center on May 16 of this teammates in celebrating a life well lived, rec- school and into college, she worked with the year. I join countless others in mourning his ognizing the sacrifices he made for all of us, Department of the Navy. After her graduation loss. and extending our deepest gratitude for his in 1995, she went to work for the National For three decades, Hershel was a conductor service to our country. Science Foundation as an Administrative As- for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. f sistant, followed by a stint with the Census He served in the United States National Guard Bureau from 1999 to 2000. Later, she worked as a Master Sergeant and was the mainte- THE SECOND AMENDMENT IS as an Executive Assistant for Booz, Allen, nance contractor at Tschudi Courts in Amory ESSENTIAL ACT OF 2021 Hamilton. for 15 years. He was also an auxiliary deputy Charlene had long wished to be a House with the Monroe County Sherriff’s Department HON. DAN NEWHOUSE employee and began interviewing in 2002, for 17 years. Hershel was known and loved in OF WASHINGTON earning a position as a Special Assistant for his community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Office of the CAO in the Office Systems At Cason Baptist Church, Hershel wore many hats. He was the choir director, a musi- Tuesday, June 22, 2021 Management. She quickly moved through the ranks and became a Supervisor and, eventu- cian, deacon, and children’s worker. He was Mr. NEWHOUSE. Madam Speaker, The ally, Manager with First Call from 2007 passionate about music and a member of the Second Amendment Is Essential Act will clas- through 2015, before moving up to her current Nite-Liters band and the Singing Prophets sify, by law, the firearms industry as a ‘‘critical position. Charlene also served as a Move Co- Quartet. His record ‘‘Little Band of Gold’’ infrastructure sector’’ and those it employs as ordinator during the many Congressional Tran- topped charts in England and he was inducted ‘‘essential workers’’ by amending the Home- sitions and brought her special talents and ex- into the Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame. He fre- land Security Act of 2002 and the USA Patriot pertise to Members of Congress and their quently drummed for Elvis Presley. Act of 2001. The changes define any business staffs. Left to cherish his memory are wife of 56 or employees who manufacture or deal fire- When asked about the highlights of her ca- years, Ann Oliver Hood; sons, Gregory Dean arms and ammunition as critical infrastructure reer, Charlene has said how much she appre- Hood and Andy Hood; sister, Judy Holman; for the purposes of federal guidance to States ciated the mentorship of her boss, Tom brothers, Billy Ray Hood and Lamar Hood and during an emergency. Coyne, Chief Logistics Officer, and she credits multiple nieces and nephews. The Homeland Security Act of 2002 directed him with helping her to grow professionally. I join countless Mississippians in mourning the Administrator of the Department of Home- She has also cited one of her first supervisors, the loss of Mr. Hershel Dean Hood. He was a land Security (DHS) to establish guidelines for Carol Nichols, as someone who saw potential gifted musician, loving husband and father, States regarding who should constitute ‘‘crit- in her and invested time and energy to help and a leader in his community. ical infrastructure workers’’ in the event of a her advance in her career. f natural disaster, act of terrorism, or other man- One notable contribution that Charlene made disaster. Throughout the COVID–19 made to the House was her participation in IN RECOGNITION OF OCCUPY THE pandemic, these individuals have often been the lying-in-state of Rosa Parks, for which she CORNER DETROIT referred to as ‘‘essential workers.’’ earned Congressional recognition. She re- Similarly, the USA Patriot Act defined ‘‘crit- members this event with sober reflection. In HON. RASHIDA TLAIB ical infrastructure’’ as ‘‘systems and assets, addition, one of the most cherished memories OF MICHIGAN whether physical or virtual, so vital to the from her House career was being present in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United States that the incapacity or destruction the Capitol for the first inauguration of Presi- Tuesday, June 22, 2021 of such systems and assets would have a de- dent Barack Obama. While relaying the story bilitating impact on security, national economic to my staff, she recalled being in the hallway Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I rise today to security, national public health or safety, or of the Capitol on the path leading out to the recognize the 8th Annual Occupy the Corner/ any combination of those matters.’’ inaugural stage, when President-Elect Obama Detroit event, an initiative hosted by Detroit Americans’ rights, including the right to keep walked within ten feet of where she was City Councilwoman Mary Sheffield in Detroit and bear arms, are no less essential during a standing and gave her a friendly wink prior to for its continuous efforts and dedication to pro- state of emergency. In fact, the right to defend stepping out onto the stage. She loves to tell vide hope and resources to our communities one’s self and one’s home is most essential this story to demonstrate the great honors she within Detroit. during a state of emergency. Furthermore, has felt working for the U.S. House of Rep- For eight years, Occupy the Corner Detroit states of emergency merit heightened vigi- resentatives. has been an essential event and program to lance to protect against unnecessary and un- Charlene, like so many House employees, combat neighborhood crime and violence constitutional government outreach. had been teleworking during the COVID–19 while promoting critical resources such as In 2020, gun sales increased by 64 percent pandemic, and she said that she felt lucky to expungement program information, utility as- as Americans sought to exercise their Second have spent some ‘home time’ with her daugh- sistance, housing assistance and so much Amendment rights so they could have peace ter Jordyn, a graduating senior. It was a wel- more. This annual event uplifts our residents of mind during a turbulent time. Firearms man- come opportunity to spend quality time with and neighbors in 13th District strong and pro- ufacturers and dealers should not be forced by Jordyn before she heads off to college in the vides hope for economic opportunity for those government to close in a time when demand fall. In retirement, Charlene is looking forward that have been left behind or underserved. for their products is through the roof. This leg- to enjoying more time spent with her family Occupy the Corner Detroit is more than just islation will ensure that the Second Amend- and pursuing other opportunities. an event. It truly signifies the importance of

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021 Please join me in recognizing the hard work Cherry Hill, New Jersey is home to over sev- of Occupy the Corner Detroit on behalf of the enty-thousand residents and the police depart- Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, communities of Detroit, Wayne County, and ment averages one-hundred twenty thousand this June, we celebrate Pride Month in soli- Michigan’s 13th Congressional District and calls for service per year. Chief Monaghan darity with our fellow Americans, and world congratulate this initiative on eight years of and his police department provide the highest citizens, who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisex- service to the community. level of police service while also enhancing ual, Transgender, and Queer, also known as f the quality of life in the area. the LGBTQ community. We celebrate the Chief Monaghan’s dedication to the police courage it takes for LGBTQ people to openly IN RECOGNITION OF DAVID JOHN department and its 136 full-time sworn officers and freely be their true selves, and we cele- SHAWVER has resulted in a safe and thankful community brate to show them compassion and under- that fosters growth and acceptance. Chief standing, even if they have not yet made the HON. MICHELLE STEEL Monaghan describes his time and service at decision to affirm their identity publicly. OF CALIFORNIA the Cherry Hill police department as ‘‘the The struggle to attain full equality for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor of a lifetime.’’ His successor will be cho- LGBTQ Americans is far from over, but we Tuesday, June 22, 2021 sen in the coming months, but it is evident can take solace in recent triumphs: the repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,’’ Obergefell v. Mrs. STEEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today that Chief Monaghan’s impact on the Cherry Hill Police Department will be appreciated for Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage in to recognize David John Shawver as he com- the United States, Bostock v. Clayton County, pletes his tenure as Chairman of the Orange years to come. Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in GA, which prohibited employment discrimina- County Sanitation District Board of Directors. tion based on sex or sexual orientation, and Chairman Shawver served in this capacity honoring Police Chief William Monaghan in his retirement and recognizing his more than two President Biden’s lifting of the ban on from December 2018 through June 2021. Transgender people from serving in the U.S. Throughout his tenure, Chairman Shawver has and a half decades of service to the Township of Cherry Hill and their Police Department. Armed Forces. been committed to providing an affordable But also, during this Pride Month, we must service to the community and understands the f not forget the struggles that lie ahead for the importance of keeping with OC San’s mission RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF LGBTQ community—most notably, attaining of protecting the public health and the environ- LIEUTENANT LANE FOWLER the right to live freely, with equal protection of ment. Under his leadership, Chairman the laws and without fear of violence or perse- Shawver and the Board of Directors under- HON. TRENT KELLY cution. For many LGBTQ people, especially stood the financial hardship COVID–19 cre- those of color, this dream is not yet within OF MISSISSIPPI ated for many of our ratepayers, ensuring the reach. I implore those Americans that face ad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES service cost for consumers was less than $1 versity for their sex or sexual orientation not to per day. Chairman Shawver’s commitment to Tuesday, June 22, 2021 despair; as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. para- affordable water and water reuse has allowed Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, phrased the words of the abolitionist Theodore OC San to move in the direction of recycling I rise today to recognize the retirement of Cor- Parker, ‘the arc of the moral universe is long, 100 percent of its reclaimable flow through the inth Police Department Lieutenant Lane but it bends toward justice.’ Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS), Fowler, Sr. It is incumbent upon each and every one of a joint project between OC San and the Or- In 2004, Lt. Fowler joined the Corinth Police us living in this country to extend the kindness ange County Water District. Upon completion Department. His desire to help people was the and respect to our neighbor that we, in turn, of this project in 2023, GWRS will produce reason he chose to launch a career in law en- would wish to receive. LGBTQ Americans live 130 million gallons of high-quality water every forcement. Over the course of his 17-year ca- and work in every city and county in our na- day, which will be enough water for 1 million reer, Lt. Fowler fulfilled his duties with a sense tion. They live in communities that are rural, residents in north and central Orange County. of pride. urban, suburban and everything in between. We thank Chairman Shawver for his years of One of his most rewarding achievements They are a diverse community that spans all service and dedication to OC San and the was serving as the leader of the Drug Abuse races, ethnicities, nations, and creeds, but community he serves. Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program. they all have one thing in common—they were f During his eight years working with fifth grade created by God and in his image. WILLIAM ‘‘BUD’’ MONAGHAN students, Lt. Fowler taught them about the im- f portance of living a healthy lifestyle and mak- HONORING REAR ADMIRAL JOHN ing good choices with their lives. Lt. Fowler A. OKON HON. DONALD NORCROSS said it was his goal to teach children that law OF NEW JERSEY enforcement officers are not to be feared. It IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was his goal to build good relationships with HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO OF MISSISSIPPI Tuesday, June 22, 2021 members of the community of all ages. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. NORCROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise On Friday, June 11, Lt. Fowler’s retirement today to honor and commend Cherry Hill, New was celebrated during a ceremony hosted by Tuesday, June 22, 2021 Jersey Police Chief William ‘‘Bud’’ Monaghan, his fellow police officers with the Corinth Po- Mr. PALAZZO. Madam Speaker, today I rise Cherry Hill Police Department. lice Department. It was my honor to thank him to recognize Rear Admiral John A. Okon for After 26 years of service, Chief of Police for his dedication to the citizens of Corinth and his profound leadership while in command of William ‘‘Bud’’ Monaghan is set to retire in Oc- for his pledge to protect their safety. Lt. Fowl- the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography tober 2021. Chief Monaghan joined the police er’s service will always be remembered. Command (CNMOC) at John C. Stennis department in 1995 as a patrolman. He has Lt. Fowler is married to Tonia Fowler. They Space Center in South Mississippi from 2017 led the police force since January 2014. Dur- have five children: Kacie Blakney; Johnson to 2021. ing his years as Chief of Police, he worked to Fowler, Jr.; Sidney Robertson; Mikki Holmes, Rear Adm. Okon grew up in Syracuse, New strengthen the community by creating close and Justin Holmes. The Fowlers have six York where he married his wife, Valerie ties with the public. Chief Monaghan built rela- grandchildren: Lainey Blakney; Corbin Gessner. Okon first graduated from the State tionships with cultural, religious, youth and Blakney; Caben Robbins; Eli Robbins; Hadley University of New York Maritime College at civic groups to connect the Police Department Holmes, and Anna Grace Holmes. Fort Schuyler in 1991 with a Bachelor of with its area. I am grateful for Lt. Fowler’s lifetime of serv- Science in Meteorology and Oceanography. Chief Monaghan regularly attended commu- ice to North Mississippi and thank him for his He also earned a bachelor’s degree in Na- nity meetings to participate in the discussions commitment to the Corinth community. tional Security Studies from the Naval War

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ANDRE´ CARSON procuring funding for a new oceanographic should die, we should remember that she died OF INDIANA survey ship (T–AGS 67) built at VT Halter Ma- for a reason.’’ Her family said it best, ‘‘Holly is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rine Pascagoula, Mississippi, launching the another reminder that our freedom truly is not Tuesday, June 22, 2021 Unmanned Systems Operations Center in the free.’’ Naval Oceanographic Office, and endorsing a Mr. CARSON. Madam Speaker, I rise to in- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Memorandum of Understanding with NOAA to troduce a bill that will address intelligence execute language in the Commercial Engage- me in honoring the legacy of SPC Holly gaps and sharpen our focus on transnational ment for Ocean Technology (CENOTE) Act. McGeogh and her unwavering bravery and de- white supremacist extremist threats. Specifi- He was also instrumental in overseeing sev- sire to serve our country. The dedication of cally, this bill will improve our federal intel- eral Naval Technology Exercises along the the SPC Holly McGeogh Memorial Highway ligence agencies and prioritize the white su- Mississippi Gulf Coast and Port of Gulfport will ensure that all who pass through will rec- premacist extremist threat, including its ties to Rear Adm. Okon has played an influential ognize her service and honor the ultimate sac- international groups. This bill builds on pre- role in fostering community engagement by rifice that SPC McGeogh has made. vious work done by a number of congressional educating organizations on the critical con- committees, including the House Permanent tributions the Navy makes to our National Se- f Select Committee on Intelligence’s Intelligence curity. His collection of personal awards in- Authorizations (IAA) over the past few years. cludes the Legion of Merit, Defense Meri- RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF DALE As the Chairman of the Counterterrorism, torious Service Medal, in addition to various FORTENBERRY Counterintelligence, and Counterproliferation campaign and service awards. (C3) Subcommittee on the House Permanent As the Congressman for the Fourth Con- Select Committee on Intelligence, I am proud gressional District of Mississippi, it is an honor HON. TRENT KELLY to strengthen our earlier provisions in the IAA and privilege to recognize Rear Admiral John and introduce this new bill. I am also ex- Okon today for his selfless duty and commit- OF MISSISSIPPI tremely grateful for the collaborative efforts ment to the Navy and to the United States of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and support of Chairman ADAM SCHIFF—who America. joins me as an original cosponsor of this bill, f Tuesday, June 22, 2021 and whose work was invaluable in developing this legislation for introduction today. IN RECOGNITION OF THE DEDICA- Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, This bill mandates that the National TION OF SPC HOLLY MCGEOGH I rise today to celebrate the life and service of Counterterrorism Center—alongside the Fed- MEMORIAL HIGHWAY Dale Fortenberry as alderman and mayor of eral Bureau of Investigation and the Depart- Farmington. ment of Homeland Security—explore and ana- HON. DEBBIE DINGELL Dale was elected Alderman on July 1, 2001 lyze more completely the ideology and objectives driving white supremacist groups with OF MICHIGAN and served until his Election as mayor on July IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES transnational connections, including their lead- 1, 2005. Dale diligently served the city of ership and operational structure. Currently, the Tuesday, June 22, 2021 Farmington for 16 years as mayor. During his United States government too often and too Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise time as mayor, he worked diligently to acquire heavily relies on outside research organiza- today in recognition of the dedication of the $1.2 million in grants for the City of Farm- tions for detailed analysis of white supremacist SPC Holly McGeogh Memorial Highway in ington to provide wastewater collection, city extremists. It is imperative that United States Taylor, Michigan. By dedicating this highway hall renovation, and to build a city park. His government’s intelligence agencies and subor- in the name of SPC McGeogh, an American persistence for Heritage Community Park dinate organizations perform the high-level hero who paid the ultimate sacrifice, we are showed when the City of Farmington received analysis needed to best utilize existing data, ensuring that generations of Michiganders and a 1st Place award for Community Develop- add additional data that may be missing, and Americans will remember her name and story ment at the Mississippi Municipal League Con- ensure this is done on a national level. The of selfless courage. This ceremony held today new assessments required by this bill will ference in June 2019. He also served 3 terms is an important reminder to us all of her dedi- allow lawmakers and the public to more com- cation and love of this country. It is important as Chairman of the North Mississippi Mayor’s pletely understand the full scope of the that we never forget the first female soldier Association and was a member of the Execu- transnational threat and will help foster a sus- from Michigan to lose her life in the war in tive Board of Directors for the State of Mis- tained examination of its international impact Iraq. sissippi Municipal League and Legislative well into the future. As a daughter of Dearborn and Taylor, SPC Committee. As a former law enforcement professional, I McGeogh wanted nothing more than to serve Prior to his career as mayor, Dale supported have warned my colleagues for a number of her country and fight for our freedom. A life- local Corinth businesses by working at Tyrone years that the threat of white supremacist ex- long Michigander and a dedicated member of tremist organizations has been growing worse. Hydraulics for 35 years and Little Brothers our military from the very beginning, she Today, this problem is the top terror threat to served for four years as a Cadet in the Junior Construction for 10 years. American lives, and the United States Govern- ROTC program at Truman High School in Dale Fortenberry is the youngest son of ment needs to take actions that reflect this Taylor, Michigan. Buford and Clara Fortenberry. Dale is origi- heightened priority, especially since the Janu- From Truman High in 2002, McGeogh ful- nally from Leake County. He has been mar- ary 6th insurrection and home-grown attack on filled her dream of joining the U.S. Army and ried to Shirley Fortenberry since 1972 and has the U.S. Capitol. While there has been im- hoped to continue her education and begin a two children, Sammy and Nancy. He is pas- provement under the Biden Administration, career in Army intelligence or psychology. sionate about the history of the Confederacy, plus increased Congressional efforts, the Intel- Upon joining the Army, SPC McGeogh was ligence Community continues to place a pri- his family, and the citizens of Farmington. assigned to Company A, 4th Forward Support ority on the international terror groups and Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, and stationed I join many Mississippians in commemo- their offenses, while ignoring the domestic ter- at Fort Hood in Texas. She was sent to Iraq rating the life of Mr. Dale Fortenberry. He was ror threats. While some were taken by sur- at age 19 where she served as a light truck a loyal businessman, alderman, and mayor. prise by domestic terrorists that blew up the mechanic. On January 4, 2004, while de- federal building in Oklahoma City in 1995, we ployed in combat for Operation Iraqi Freedom, should never again be caught by surprise—es- SPC Holly McGeogh and two of her fellow sol- pecially when we have the ability and the duty

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:49 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22JN8.019 E22JNPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS E678 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 22, 2021 to prevent future attacks with stronger intel- Over the decades, Jordan has been at the Army Achievement Medal, Army Commenda- ligence assessments. forefront of our nation’s efforts to make sure tion Medal, Army Reserve Components Over- I strongly believe this bill will complement workers come home safely from their job seas TRG Ribbon, Army Reserve Compo- and enhance the recently announced Depart- every day. He was a key leader in efforts to nents Achievement Medal, Army Service Rib- ment of Justice strategy to combat the domes- seek stronger worker protections regarding bon, Combat Action Badge, Global War on tic terror and domestic violent extremism bloodborne pathogens, tuberculosis, and ergo- Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on threats, so I urge all my colleagues to join me nomic hazards. Jordan also worked for five Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense in cosponsoring this bill. years to develop safety recommendations to Service Medal. He joined the Aberdeen Police f prevent catastrophic chemical accidents at the Department in 1997 and served as a school Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigations resource officer. In April of 2008, Mr. Randle PERSONAL EXPLANATION Board (CSB), as well as nearly two decades was elected as Aberdeen Police Chief. as Assistant Director of Research for Health It was an honor to work with Henry in the HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS and Safety with the American Federation of Mississippi Guard as well as in law enforce- OF WASHINGTON State Municipal and County Employees ment. Henry Randle was an outstanding com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (AFSCME). munity leader who served his state and coun- Tuesday, June 22, 2021 In his earlier work with the Committee, try well. I am grateful for his life of service to under the leadership of Chairman George Mil- the Aberdeen community and offer my deep- Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. Madam ler (CA), Jordan focused on legislation to pre- est condolences and most sincere prayers for Speaker, on June 15, 2022, I voted against vent combustible dust fires and explosions— all who know and love him. bills En Bloc. Had H.R. 610, H.R. 293, H.R. an issue brought into sharp focus following the f 587, H.R. 1144, H.R. 1921, H.R. 2008, H.R. 2008 dust explosion which killed 14 and left 2332, H.R. 2545, and H.R. 3642 each re- over 40 injured at a sugar refinery in Port JUNETEENTH NATIONAL ceived a standalone vote, I would have voted Wentworth, Georgia. Jordan was the lead INDEPENDENCE DAY ACT in support of each bill. I opposed the En Bloc staffer into the investigations and legislation to SPEECH OF because I oppose H.R. 1703. prevent the obliteration of workers’ lungs from f the inhalation of a flavoring chemical used in HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN popcorn called diacetyl. Jordan also examined OF RHODE ISLAND RETIREMENT OF JORDAN BARAB the underreporting of injuries and illnesses, a FROM THE EDUCATION AND IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES practice that undermines effective workplace LABOR COMMITTEE Wednesday, June 16, 2021 safety. Jordan’s dedication to the safety of workers Mr. LANGEVIN. Madam Speaker, today I HON. ROBERT C. ‘‘BOBBY’’ SCOTT has spanned across the Committee, OSHA, rise to recognize the importance of celebrating OF VIRGINIA CSB, AFSCME and the labor movement. Juneteenth as a national holiday. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES There is no question that there are many For a century after the last slaves were freed, Black Americans were denied the rights Tuesday, June 22, 2021 workers who avoided injury or illness because of workplace safety improvements that came considered ‘‘unalienable’’ by the Constitution. Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I about because of Jordan’s work. He remains Even after July 4, 1776, millions of enslaved rise to recognize the service of Jordan Barab a trusted advisor—and may not easily escape people and their descendants would not expe- who served as the senior health and safety our inquiries when we have questions. rience independence for decades. Over the advisor to the Education & Labor Committee On behalf of workers, their families, and the last 50 years, systemic racism has continued after serving in senior positions in the Occupa- people of the country, I thank Jordan Barab to hinder many who strive to live out the tional Safety and Health Administration for his service to the public and lasting con- American Dream. (OSHA) in two different Administrations. When tribution to workplace safety. Despite the issuance of the Emancipation Jordan announced his retirement from the f Proclamation in 1863, Black people would re- Committee, Members of the Committee ex- main enslaved in parts of the Confederacy for pressed deep appreciation for the expertise he RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF HENRY nearly two and a half years. On June 19, imparted to the U.S. House of Representa- RANDLE 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived tives, especially when we were confronted in Galveston, Texas, delivering news of the with the spread of COVID–19. HON. TRENT KELLY end of the Civil War and of slavery. Jordan’s experience working to enhance OF MISSISSIPPI The message he conveyed that day was protections for healthcare workers during the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES simple. General Order Number 3 declared that H1N1 flu epidemic—when he led the Occupa- ‘‘. . . all slaves are free. This involves an ab- tional Safety and Health Administration as the Tuesday, June 22, 2021 solute equality of personal rights and rights of Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occu- Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, property, between former masters and slaves pational Safety and Health during the Obama I rise today to celebrate the life of Henry . . .’’ Administration—informed his counsel to the Randle who recently lost his battle with can- The following year, the newly liberated peo- Committee and Congress to have OSHA de- cer. He was a brave and selfless community ple of Texas began celebrating Juneteenth as velop an Emergency Temporary Standard to servant and I join countless Mississippians in a celebration of answered prayers and new protect workers during the COVID–19 pan- mourning his loss. opportunities. demic. That expertise was also helpful to the Henry Randle was a graduate of Aberdeen This tradition slowly spread throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia which became the High School class of 1989. He attended Mary country, eventually becoming a holiday or day first state to develop its own emergency tem- Holmes College, Mississippi State University, of observance in 49 states and the District of porary standard to protect workers from and the Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Columbia. My home state of Rhode Island has COVID–19. As a result, other states had a Academy. In 2001, he joined the Mississippi observed Juneteenth since 2012. model with which to follow suit. National Guard. While Juneteenth has been widely cele- Jordan also worked with Representative JOE Mr. Randle began his military career as an brated among African American communities COURTNEY (CT) to advance legislation requir- Army Motor Transport Operator. In 2009, he since the end of the Civil War, the prominence ing health care and social service employers earned a second occupation as a Petroleum of the holiday has grown significantly in recent to implement plans to prevent workplace vio- Supply Specialist and has served in a variety years. lence in the House-passed bipartisan Work- of leadership positions in Engineer and a Ma- I am proud to have supported the place Violence Prevention for Health Care and neuver Unit. Over the course of his career, he Juneteenth National Independence Day Act Social Service Workers Act (H.R. 1195). He has served in the Mississippi National Guard’s when it passed in Congress and was signed made sure that public employees in states 223rd Engineering Battalion, served in the into law last week. It is my hope that June without OSHA protections received workplace Middle East—most recently in 2018 as an E6 19th will serve as a day of reflection and an violence protections through Medicare. He staff sergeant. He aided in hurricane Katrina annual call to recommit ourselves to the Amer- also worked with Representative JUDY CHU recovery. ican ideals of freedom and equality. (CA) on legislation to provide OSHA protec- Among Mr. Randle’s awards include a For far too long, our society has denied the tions for workers from heat stress. Armed Forces Reserves Medal with M Device, promise of these ideals to many Americans.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:49 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22JN8.022 E22JNPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS June 22, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E679 From the Jim Crow era until today, Black This month serves as an opportunity to re- From the Ryan White Care Act to the Mat- Americans have been the target of racism and commit ourselves to making equality in every thew Sheppard Act passed by Congress to the bigotry, treated as second class citizens, de- aspect of American life real for members of Lawrence v. Texas and Obergefell v. Hodges nied opportunity, and subjected to countless the LGBTQ+ community. decisions announced by the Supreme Court, it violent attacks by racist mobs and individuals. It also serves as a reminder of both the is clear that social change cannot simply be Over the last year, the United States has shared struggle and collective joy found in the hoped for—it must be codified, protected, and experienced the most intensive reckoning with history and life experiences of queer and gen- expanded to account for the real discrimina- slavery and its legacy since the Civil Rights der non-conforming members of our society. tion still shouldered by the LGBTQ+ commu- Movement of the 1960s. Our country has come a long way in the nity. The Black Lives Matter movement and na- fight for justice for all the queer and gender In particular, I want to underscore the impor- tionwide protests following the death of non-conforming members of our society. tance of intersectionality, and recognize that George Floyd have cast a light on the dis- The Stonewall Uprisings in Greenwich Vil- queer people of color face disproportionate parate outcomes that persist for Black people lage marked a watershed moment in the burdens ranging from violence against in education, employment, interactions with LGBTQ+ movement, reigniting the fight for transgender people to higher rates of youth the police, and numerous other aspects of ev- justice and signaling a new chapter of homelessness and HIV infection. eryday life. progress in our country’s quest to ensure that On behalf of LGBTQ+ Texans and all Amer- These disparities contribute to—and are in- fair treatment is the rule, never the exception. icans, I call upon the Senate to follow the fluenced by—the intergenerational racial The Supreme Court’s 2015 decision in House’s example and pass H.R. 5, the Equal- wealth gap. Recent studies show that Black Obergefell v. Hodges enshrined fair treatment ity Act now. children face significantly higher rates of as the rule when the court affirmed same-sex I call on my colleagues in Congress to move downward economic mobility and lower rates couple’s right to marry the person they love, forward with key legislative priorities ranging of upward mobility compared to white children. regardless of where they lived. from ending HIV criminalization, passing the For instance, a Black child born into a high- Our country’s commitment to justice has HIV epidemic plan, and enacting criminal jus- income family is as likely to end up in the bot- been maintained by the tireless work of advo- tice reform that puts a stop to policies, which tom 20 percent of earners as an adult as they cates and communities at the forefront of so- above all harm incarcerated transgender peo- are to remain in top 20 percent. In contrast, a cial change. ple. For LGBTQ+ communities to be truly white child born to parents with the same in- We know, however, that this work is unfin- seen—to be valued—in our country, they must come is five times more likely to remain in the ished. be accounted for in our policies and actions, top income quintile as they are to fall to the As with every social movement, progress is not simply tokenized in political rhetoric and bottom of the income distribution. met by resistance, and that resistance can The systemic racism ingrained in American only be overcome with unmatched persistence corporate merchandise. It is time to go beyond political rhetoric and society must come to an end. As Members of and fidelity to a basic truth enshrined in our make real the promise of equality, opportunity, Congress, we need to face this challenge belief: that all are created equal and worthy of and justice for every American—irrespective of head on, with clear eyes, open minds, and full human dignity. In keeping with this belief, we cannot forget who they are and who they love. hearts. Making Juneteenth a national holiday Let us be unequivocal in our support and is a start, but our constituents have shown us the great champions of this cause, many of which I am proud to claim as fellow Texans. love for the LGBTQ+ community, not just in that sustained Congressional inaction is no words, but in actions. longer an option. Sarah Fernandez, Judy Reeves, Tommy Ross, JD Doyle, Dalton DeHeart, Judge Jerry [From the Texas Tribune, April 20, 2021 This is the moment to pass comprehensive Updated: April 21, 2021] policing reform, protect and expand voting Simoneux, Judge Fran Watson—I thank them for their unwavering advocacy. TEXAS LAWMAKERS ADVANCE BILLS BLOCKING rights, and remove the vestiges of slavery ACCESS TO GENDER-AFFIRMING HEALTH I also want to recognize a few organizations from our social fabric for good. CARE DESPITE OPPOSITION FROM LGBTQ In the last two years, the House has passed that continue to do the hard and necessary TEXANS, MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONS the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and work of keeping our communities safe, making (By Megan Munce) the Voting Rights Advancement Act. The them feel seen, and pushing our country to- Equality Texas CEO Ricardo Martinez said Commission on the Social Status of Black wards equality. Texas has filed more anti-LGBTQ bills this Men and Boys Act was signed into law in De- The Houston GLBT Political Caucus, Save session than any other state legislature. cember after passing both chambers with Our Sisters United, Montrose Grace Place, Before undergoing gender confirmation overwhelming bipartisan support. and the Montrose Center—their work is impor- surgery at age 17, Indigo Giles had to get ap- tant and valued. proval from a doctor, a therapist and the This is the kind of legislation we need to hospital where the surgery would be per- begin unwinding the political, economic, and Lastly, I wish to pay tribute to Monica Rob- erts and Ray Hill. formed to ensure there were no options left societal policies that have disadvantaged besides surgery. To even get to that point, Black Americans since Reconstruction. Monica Roberts, whose death leaves a gap- Indigo’s father Neil said it took time-con- This Juneteenth, I hope my colleagues join ing hole in the hearts of the LGBTQ+ commu- suming research and several reflections as a me in reflecting on the myriad barriers to op- nity in Houston. family before going forward with the process. portunity that exist for far too many Black Monica worked as a trailblazing journalist The surgery’s impact was immediate, said and advocate, never failing to center the sto- Indigo, now 19, who identifies as nonbinary. Americans and in promoting concrete actions They were able to wear the clothes they Congress can take to remove them. ries of Black trans people and shining light on the issues often ignored by the media. wanted to, and their confidence in school and f Ray Hill co-organized the first gay rights or- with friends significantly increased. Most significantly, the surgery helped alleviate CONGRESSIONAL LGBTQ+ EQUAL- ganization in Houston in 1967, fiercely advo- their severe depression caused in part by ITY CAUCUS IN COMMEMORA- cated for those living with HIV and AIDS, and gender dysphoria—discomfort related to feel- TION OF PRIDE MONTH always sought to advance the cause of equal- ing a disconnect between one’s personal gen- ity, despite the hardships. der identity and the gender assigned to them HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE There are more than 46,000 same-sex cou- at birth. ples in Texas, and about a third of LGBTQ+ But under a slate of legislation moving in OF TEXAS the Texas Senate and House, Indigo wouldn’t IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Texans are raising children. According to an analysis by the Williams In- have been able to make such a decision until Tuesday, June 22, 2021 their 18th birthday. In fact, no transgender stitute at the UCLA School of Law, approxi- child in Texas would be able to pursue pu- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, as mately 930,000 Texans identify as lesbian, berty blockers, hormone treatment or sur- our country celebrates Pride Month this June, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer. gery for the purpose of gender confirmation. I rise as a Senior Member of the House Judi- If LGBTQ+ Texans were a city unto them- Transgender Texas children, their parents, ciary Committee to affirm a basic truth: that selves, they’d be the 5th most populous mu- medical groups and businesses have vocally we are all equal. nicipality in the state, just behind Austin, and opposed many of the bills lawmakers are I want to thank my colleague, the gentleman significantly larger than El Paso. pursuing. Equality Texas CEO Ricardo Mar- tinez said Texas has filed more anti-LGBTQ from Rhode Island, Mr. CICILLINE, and the These families and these individuals all ben- bills this session than any other state legis- Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus for efit from the incredible advocacy and sacrifice lature. organizing this special order in commemora- of the aforementioned organizations and indi- ‘‘It’s insulting,’’ Indigo said. ‘‘These law- tion of Pride Month. viduals. makers think that we don’t know what we

VerDate Sep 11 2014 16:33 Jun 25, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD21\JUNE\E22JN1.REC E22JN1 sradovich on DSKJLST7X2PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E680 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 22, 2021 want with our own bodies and we’re not able That bill comes after Jeff Younger at- phoria would pass after puberty for many to say what we want and mean it.’’ tracted the attention of Gov. Greg Abbott children. He claimed that children feeling House Bill 1399 would prohibit health care and other top Texas Republicans in 2019 after like they’re in the wrong body is akin to providers and physicians from performing a dispute between him and his ex-wife turned them being ‘‘tomboys’’ and ‘‘sensitive kids’’ gender confirmation surgery or prescribing, into a court battle over whether he could op- who could later turn into the ‘‘best looking administering or supplying puberty blockers pose his child’s transition. Younger, among cheerleaders’’ and ‘‘toughest football play- or hormone treatment to anyone under the others testifying in support of these bills, ers’’ by high school. age of 18. The House Public Health Com- emphasized young children’s lack of brain But both Mooney and Linnell said puberty mittee advanced the bill Friday. development and claimed parents and social can increase rates of anxiety, depression and Senate Bill 1311 by Sen. Bob Hall, R-Edge- media pressure children into identifying as suicidal ideation for transgender children, wood, would revoke the medical license of transgender. and delaying treatment until 18 could worsen health care providers and physicians who But experts say social media and social the existing disproportionate rate of perform such procedures or prescribe such pressure have nothing to do with it. transgender children who consider suicide. drugs or hormones to people younger than 18. ‘‘There’s literally zero evidence or research Indigo described the process of testifying The Senate State Affairs Committee ad- to suggest that that’s true,’’ said Megan alone as ‘‘exhausting and upsetting’’ after vanced that bill Monday. Mooney, past president of the Texas Psycho- they and other transgender children were The Senate last week passed Senate Bill 29, logical Association. faced with legislators and protesters who op- which would prevent public school students According to Mooney, children as young as posed giving them access to gender con- from participating in sports teams unless 2 or 3 can develop ideas about gender iden- firmation care. The week after Texas consid- their sex assigned at birth aligns with the tity. By 6 or 7, she said, their sense of gender ered a bill restricting public bathroom ac- team’s designation. While that bill would identity is relatively stable. cess for transgender Texans in 2017, the only affect students in K–12 schools, two Lisa Stanton, a Houston mother, said her Trevor Project reported that the amount of similar bills in the House would include col- daughter Maya began expressing her gender transgender children calling or messaging leges and universities in that mandate. identity as soon as she could talk. Lisa said their national suicide hotline dramatically SB 29 has been referred to the House Public Maya would speak about a fairy who would increased. Education Committee, which is slated to use magic to turn her into a girl. Maya had no access to social media, Lisa meet Tuesday and hear testimony on iden- Legislators voiced particular concern over said, and neither of them even had the lan- tical legislation that was introduced in the whether these treatments may cause irre- guage to discuss gender dysphoria or being lower chamber. On Wednesday night, the versible infertility for young children. Ex- transgender. What’s more, Maya has a twin chair of that committee told the Houston perts that lawmakers specifically invited to brother who Lisa said has been raised ex- Chronicle that the companion legislation, testify cited disputed statistics and stirred actly the same way as his sister, but has House Bill 4042, is likely dead. fears that procedures such as mastectomies never expressed gender dysphoria. ‘‘That bill is probably not going to make it could be performed on prepubescent chil- At 10 years old, Maya hasn’t received any out of committee,’’ state Rep. Harold dren—a claim Linnell called ‘‘disheart- medical treatment yet. Lisa said in the fu- Dutton, D-Houston, told the Chronicle. ‘‘We ening,’’ given that breast tissue does not de- ture, she may have to use puberty blockers— just don’t have the votes for it . . . But I velop until after puberty. a medical treatment legislators want to ban, promised the author that I’d give him a While hormone treatments may cause in- but experts say is completely safe. fertility in some cases, Linnell said it varies hearing, and we did.’’ Marjan Linnell, a general pediatrician, tes- and is always discussed with patients prior Last session, Dade Phelan, the Beaumont tified on behalf of six different state and na- to undergoing treatment. Surgery, she said, Republican who is now House Speaker, dem- tional medical associations and said in com- would rarely or never be used until after pu- onstrated a lack of appetite for bills restrict- mittee that ‘‘organized medicine stands berty, and requires several consultations ing rights for LGBTQ Texans. united to strongly oppose both SB 1646 and with doctors and psychologists before being ‘‘It’s completely unacceptable,’’ he said at SB 1311.’’ the time. ‘‘This is 2019.’’ In an interview with The Texas Tribune, approved. According to Mooney, surgery is Last week, Rep. Bryan Slaton, R-Royse Linnell explained that puberty suppression only recommended when a patient is experi- City, tried to amend a bill on the House floor treatment has been used for decades to pre- encing so much psychological distress that that would fund prescription drugs for unin- vent children from going through puberty the only way to resolve it is surgery. sured Texans so that it would exclude hor- too soon. Once those children reach an ap- While each bill would only delay treatment mone and puberty suppression treatments. propriate age, their treatment stops and nat- until age 18, Mooney said medical treatment That amendment failed after it was noted ural puberty occurs. Linnell said the same is is often necessary for transgender children that existing bills were addressing such true for transgender children, for whom pu- just to make it to their 18th birthday. treatments. berty can often exacerbate poor mental In committee testimony, 17-year-old Char- MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONS UNITE IN OPPOSITION TO health. lie Apple said the combination of gender dys- BILLS ‘‘The point is to have a reversible treat- phoria and social marginalization made him In public testimony this year, transgender ment that can give them some time,’’ she feel uncomfortable with both his body and Texans and their parents have testified in said. ‘‘That not only helps to gain some time his own existence. Receiving gender con- near unanimous opposition to the bills. Sev- to make sure we’re making an appropriate firmation surgery and hormone treatment, eral parents described their experience testi- and best practice medical decision for these he said, has helped him start to change that. fying as ‘‘terrifying,’’ worrying their testi- kids and families, but we also know it can be ‘‘I’ve made friends, I’ve played in sports. mony would be used against them should the incredibly important for preserving the men- I’ve had the kind of stupid fun you’re sup- bills’ penalties become law. Under Senate tal health of our kids that are going through posed to have as a kid, but most impor- Bill 1646, which the Senate State Affairs gender affirming care.’’ tantly, I survived,’’ Apple said. ‘‘Without Committee passed Tuesday night, they could THE MENTAL HEALTH TOLL OF GENDER these treatments, I would have most likely be labeled child abusers for allowing their DYSPHORIA AND SOCIAL MARGINALIZATION been with the majority of trans children not children to receive gender affirming treat- Hall, the Edgewood Republican, argued standing here before you, but under a grave- ment. during a committee hearing that gender dys- stone.’’

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:49 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22JN8.028 E22JNPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS Tuesday, June 22, 2021 Daily Digest Senate in order be the following: Lee Amendment No. Chamber Action 2119; provided further that there be two hours for Routine Proceedings, pages S4661–S4705 debate equally divided on the bill; that upon the use Measures Introduced: Twenty-nine bills and two or yielding back of time, Senate vote on or in rela- resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. tion to Lee Amendment No. 2119; and Senate vote 2156–2184, and S. Res. 281–282. Pages S4697–98 on passage of the bill as amended, if amended. Page S4692 Measures Passed: Boardman Nomination—Agreement: A unani- 100th Anniversary of the Government Account- mous-consent agreement was reached providing that ability Office: Senate agreed to S. Res. 282, recog- at approximately 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, June 23, nizing July 1, 2021, as the 100th anniversary of the 2021, Senate resume consideration of the nomination Government Accountability Office and commending of Deborah L. Boardman, of Maryland, to be United the service of the Government Accountability Office States District Judge for the District of Maryland; if to Congress and the United States. Page S4691 cloture is invoked on the nomination, all post-clo- Sarbanes Oxley Act: Senate passed S. 2184, to ture time expire at 5:45 p.m. Page S4704 amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to institute Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the fol- a trading prohibition for certain issuers that retain lowing nominations: public accounting firms that have not been subject By 55 yeas to 45 nays (Vote No. EX. 243), Chris- to inspection by the Public Company Accounting topher Charles Fonzone, of Pennsylvania, to be Gen- Oversight Board. Page S4692 eral Counsel of the Office of the Director of National Measures Considered: Intelligence. Pages S4661–71 By 51 yeas to 50 nays, Vice President voting yea For the People Act: Senate resumed consideration (Vote No. EX. 245), Kiran Arjandas Ahuja, of Mas- of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 2093, sachusetts, to be Director of the Office of Personnel to expand Americans’ access to the ballot box, reduce Management for a term of four years. Page S4671 the influence of big money in politics, strengthen During consideration of this nomination today, ethics rules for public servants, and implement other Senate also took the following action: anti-corruption measures for the purpose of fortifying By 51 yeas to 50 nays, Vice President voting yea our democracy. Pages S4671–91 (Vote No. EX. 244), Senate agreed to the motion to During consideration of this measure today, Senate close further debate on the nomination. Page S4671 also took the following action: Ali Nouri, of the District of Columbia, to be an By 50 yeas to 50 nays (Vote No. 246), three-fifths Assistant Secretary of Energy (Congressional and of those Senators duly chosen and sworn, not having Intergovernmental Affairs). Page S4692 voted in the affirmative, Senate rejected the motion Nominations Received: Senate received the fol- to close further debate on the motion to proceed to lowing nominations: consideration of the bill. Page S4685 Carlton Waterhouse, of Virginia, to be Assistant Growing Climate Solutions Act—Agreement: A Administrator, Office of Solid Waste, Environmental unanimous-consent-time agreement was reached pro- Protection Agency. viding that at a time to be determined by the Ma- 1 Navy nomination in the rank of admiral. jority Leader, following consultation with the Re- Routine lists in the Foreign Service. publican Leader, Senate begin consideration of S. Pages S4704–05 1251, to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to Executive Communications: Pages S4694–95 develop a program to reduce barriers to entry for farmers, ranchers, and private forest landowners in Executive Reports of Committees: Pages S4695–97 certain voluntary markets; that the only amendments Additional Cosponsors: Pages S4698–S4700 D675

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:19 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D22JN1.REC D22JNPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with DIGEST D676 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST June 22, 2021 Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION REQUEST AND Pages S4700–01 FUTURE YEARS DEFENSE PROGRAM Additional Statements: Pages S4692–93 Committee on Armed Services: Committee concluded a Amendments Submitted: Pages S4701–04 hearing to examine the posture of the Department of the Navy in review of the Defense Authorization Re- Notices of Intent: Page S4694 quest for fiscal year 2022 and the Future Years De- Authorities for Committees to Meet: Page S4704 fense Program after receiving testimony from Thom- Record Votes: Four record votes were taken today. as W. Harker, Acting Secretary of the Navy, Admi- ral Michael M. Gilday, USN, Chief of Naval Oper- (Total—246) Pages S4670–71, S4685 ations, and General David H. Berger, USMC, Com- Adjournment: Senate convened at 10:03 a.m. and mandant of the Marine Corps, all of the Department adjourned at 7:40 p.m., until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, of Defense. June 23, 2021. (For Senate’s program, see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today’s DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION REQUEST AND Record on page S4704.) FUTURE YEARS DEFENSE PROGRAM Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Airland concluded a hearing to examine modernization ef- Committee Meetings forts of the Department of the Air Force in review (Committees not listed did not meet) of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2022 and the Future Years Defense Program, after RENEWABLE ENERGY receiving testimony from Lieutenant General David Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Sub- S. Nahom, USAF, Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans committee on Rural Development and Energy con- and Programs, Lieutenant General Joseph T. cluded a hearing to examine renewable energy, focus- Guastella, USAF, Deputy Chief of Staff for Oper- ing on growth and opportunities for rural economies, ations, and Lieutenant General Duke Z. Richardson, after receiving testimony from Shannon Schlecht, USAF, Military Deputy, Office of the Assistant Sec- Agricultural Research Utilization Institute, retary for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, all Crookston, Minnesota; Katie Sieben, Minnesota Pub- of the Air Force, Department of Defense. lic Utilities Commission, St. Paul; Emily Skor, NOMINATIONS Growth Energy, Washington, D.C.; Bill Cherrier, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Central Iowa Power Cooperative, Des Moines; and Committee concluded a hearing to examine the Matthew Mancuso, Iowa Western Community Col- nominations of Brian Eddie Nelson, of California, to lege, Council Bluffs. be Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial APPROPRIATIONS: ARMY Crimes, who was introduced by Senator Padilla, and Elizabeth Rosenberg, of Vermont, to be Assistant Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Defense Secretary for Terrorist Financing, who was intro- concluded a hearing to examine proposed budget es- duced by Senator Leahy, both of the Department of timates and justification for fiscal year 2022 for the the Treasury, after the nominees testified and an- Army, after receiving testimony from Christine E. swered questions in their own behalf. Wormuth, Secretary of the Army, and General James P. McConville, Army Chief of Staff, both of the De- BUILDING RESILIENT NETWORKS partment of Defense. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Sub- BUSINESS MEETING committee on Communication, Media, and Broadband concluded a hearing to examine building Committee on Armed Services: Committee ordered favor- resilient networks, after receiving testimony from ably reported the nominations of Caroline Diane Jeffrey D. Johnson, Western Fire Chiefs Association, Krass, of the District of Columbia, to be General Sisters, Oregon; Jonathan Adelstein, Wireless Infra- Counsel, Gina Maria Ortiz Jones, of Texas, to be structure Association, Arlington, Virginia; Denny Under Secretary of the Air Force, Ely Stefansky Law, Golden West Telecommunications Cooperative, Ratner, of Massachusetts, to be an Assistant Sec- Inc., Wall, South Dakota; and Harold Feld, Public retary, Shawn Graham Skelly, of Virginia, to be an Knowledge, Washington, D.C. Assistant Secretary, Meredith Berger, of Florida, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Navy, and 2,932 ASIA-PACIFIC TRADE POLICY military nominations in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Committee on Finance: Subcommittee on International Marine Corps, and Space Force, all of the Depart- Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness con- ment of Defense. cluded a hearing to examine the strategic benefits of

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a multilateral approach to trade policy in the Asia- D.C. STATEHOOD Pacific region, after receiving testimony from Wendy Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Cutler, Asia Society Policy Institute, Washington, fairs: Committee concluded a hearing to examine D.C.; Don Allan, Stanley Black and Decker, New D.C. statehood, including S. 51, to provide for the Britain, Connecticut; Peter A. Petri, Brandeis Uni- admission of the State of Washington, D.C. into the versity, Boston, Massachusetts; and James B. Union, after receiving testimony from former Senator Cunningham, Atlantic Council, Elizabethtown, New Joe Lieberman, and Representative Norton; Mayor York. Muriel Bowser, and Roger Pilon, Cato Institute, both of Washington, D.C.; Marc Morial, National BUSINESS MEETING Urban League, New York, New York; Richard Pri- Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee ordered fa- mus, University of Michigan Law School, Ann vorably reported the following business items: Arbor; and Derek T. Muller, University of Iowa Col- S. 1041, to advance the strategic alignment of lege of Law, Iowa City. United States diplomatic tools toward the realization VACCINES of free, fair, and transparent elections in Nicaragua and to reaffirm the commitment of the United States Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Committee concluded a hearing to examine vaccines, to protect the fundamental freedoms and human focusing on America’s shot at ending the rights of the people of Nicaragua, with an amend- COVID–19 pandemic, after receiving testimony ment in the nature of a substitute; from Susan R. Bailey, American Medical Association, S. 2000, to promote the United States-Greece de- Fort Worth, Texas; Jeanette Betancourt, Sesame fense partnership, with an amendment in the nature Workshop, New York, New York; Curtis Chang, of a substitute; Duke Divinity School, San Jose, California; and S. 93, to amend the Global Magnitsky Human Michelle L. Nichols, Morehouse School of Medicine, Rights Accountability Act to modify the foreign Atlanta, Georgia. persons subject to sanctions and to remove the sunset for the imposition of sanctions, with an amend- FEDERAL SENTENCING ment in the nature of a substitute; Committee on the Judiciary: Committee concluded a S. 14, to identify and combat corruption in coun- hearing to examine Federal sentencing for crack and tries, to establish a tiered system of countries with powder cocaine, after receiving testimony from Re- respect to levels of corruption by their governments gina M. LaBelle, Acting Director, Office of National and their efforts to combat such corruption, and to Drug Control Policy; Arkansas Governor Asa Hutch- evaluate foreign persons engaged in grand corruption inson, Little Rock; Matthew Charles, FAMM, Nash- for inclusion as specially designated nationals under ville, Tennessee; Russell Coleman, Frost Brown the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Todd, Louisville, Kentucky; Antonio Garcia, Na- Act, with an amendment in the nature of a sub- tional HIDTA Directors Association, San Antonio, stitute; Texas; and Steven B. Wasserman, National Associa- S. Res. 67, calling for the immediate release of tion of Assistant U.S. Attorneys, Washington, D.C. Trevor Reed, a United States citizen who was un- PROTECTING REAL INNOVATIONS justly found guilty and sentenced to 9 years in a Russian prison; Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Intellec- S. Res. 165, calling on the Government of the tual Property concluded a hearing to examine protecting real innovations by improving patent quality, Russian Federation to provide evidence or to release after receiving testimony from Bridget Asay, Stris United States citizen Paul Whelan; and Maher, Montpelier, Vermont; Julio A. Garceran, S. Res. 107, expressing the sense of the Senate re- Cree, Inc., Durham, North Carolina; Troy R. Lester, lating to the 10th anniversary of the March 11, Acushnet Company, Fairhaven, Massachusetts; and 2011, earthquake and tsunami in Japan; Jorge L. Contreras, University of Utah S.J. Quinney S. Res. 176, urging all parties in Georgia to seek College of Law, Salt Lake City. prompt implementation of the agreement signed on April 19, 2021, and reaffirming the support of the BUSINESS MEETING Senate for Georgia, the territorial integrity of Geor- Select Committee on Intelligence: Committee ordered fa- gia, and the aspirations of Georgians to join the vorably reported the nomination of Christine Euro-Atlantic community, with an amendment in Abizaid, of Maryland, to be Director of the National the nature of a substitute; and Counterterrorism Center, Office of the Director of Routine lists in the Foreign Service. National Intelligence.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:19 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D22JN1.REC D22JNPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with DIGEST D678 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST June 22, 2021 INTELLIGENCE Committee recessed subject to the call. Select Committee on Intelligence: Committee held closed hearings on intelligence matters, receiving testimony from officials of the intelligence community. h House of Representatives mitted by the Environmental Protection Agency re- Chamber Action lating to ‘‘Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 48 pub- Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified lic bills, H.R. 4026–4073; and 5 resolutions, H. Sources Review’’; providing for consideration of the Res. 485, 487–490 were introduced. Pages H3004–06 joint resolution (S.J. Res. 15) providing for congres- Additional Cosponsors: Pages H3007–09 sional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of H.R. 3239, to make improvements in the enact- the Comptroller of Currency relating to ‘‘National ment of title 41, United States Code, into a positive Banks and Federal Savings Associations as Lenders’’; law title and to improve the Code (H. Rept. and for other purposes (H. Rept. 117–71). 117–67); Page H3004 H.R. 3241, to make improvements in the enact- Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she ment of title 54, United States Code, into a positive appointed Representative McGovern to act as Speak- law title and to improve the Code (H. Rept. er pro tempore for today. Page H2935 117–68); H.R. 1915, to amend the Federal Water Recess: The House recessed at 12:21 p.m. and re- Pollution Control Act to reauthorize certain water convened at 2 p.m. Page H2937 pollution control programs, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 117–69); Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules H.R. 3684, to authorize funds for Federal-aid and pass the following measures: highways, highway safety programs, and transit pro- Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and grams, and for other purposes, with an amendment Emergency Preparedness Act of 2021: H.R. 1374, to (H. Rept. 117–70); and amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to H. Res. 486, providing for consideration of the provide Federal financial assistance to States to im- bill (H.R. 2062) to amend the Age Discrimination plement, review, and revise State energy security in Employment Act of 1967 and other laws to clar- plans, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay vote of 398 yeas to 21 ify appropriate standards for Federal employment nays, Roll No. 173; and Pages H2938–40, H2987–88 discrimination and retaliation claims, and for other Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of purposes; providing for consideration of the bill 2021: H.R. 983, amended, to amend title 18, (H.R. 239) to amend title 38, United States Code, United States Code, to provide an additional tool to to provide for limitations on copayments for contra- prevent certain frauds against veterans, by a 2/3 yea- ception furnished by the Department of Veterans Af- and-nay vote of 416 yeas to 5 nays, Roll No. 174. fairs, and for other purposes; providing for consider- Pages H2952–54, H2988–89 ation of the bill (H.R. 1443) to amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to require the collection of Recess: The House recessed at 5:12 p.m. and recon- small business loan data related to LGBTQ-owned vened at 6:30 p.m. Page H2987 businesses; providing for consideration of the joint Suspensions—Proceedings Postponed: The House resolution (S.J. Res. 13) providing for congressional debated the following measure under suspension of disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States the rules. Further proceedings were postponed. Code, of the rule submitted by the Equal Employ- ment Opportunity Commission relating to ‘‘Update Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization of Commission’s Conciliation Procedures’’; providing Act of 2021: H.R. 482, to amend the Public Health for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 14) Service Act to reauthorize certain programs under providing for congressional disapproval under chap- part A of title XI of such Act relating to genetic ter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule sub- diseases; Pages H2940–42

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The Committee granted, by from Representatives Gonza´lez-Colo´n, Pingree, record vote of 9–4, a rule providing for consideration Beyer, and Huffman; Stephen Guertin, Deputy Di- of H.R. 2062, the ‘‘Protecting Older Workers rector for Policy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, De- Against Discrimination Act’’, H.R. 239, the ‘‘Equal partment of the Interior; Nicole LeBoeuf, Acting Access to Contraception for Veterans Act’’, H.R. Administrator, National Ocean Service, National 1443, the ‘‘LGBTQ Business Equal Credit Enforce- Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Depart- ment and Investment Act’’, S.J. Res. 13, Providing ment of Commerce; and public witnesses. for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title LESSONS LEARNED: THE FEDERAL 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the RESERVE’S RESPONSE TO THE Equal Employment Opportunity Commission relat- CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC ing to ‘‘Update of Commission’s Conciliation Proce- dures’’, S.J. Res. 14, Providing for congressional dis- Committee on Oversight and Reform: Select Sub- approval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States committee on the Coronavirus Crisis held a hearing Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental entitled ‘‘Lessons Learned: The Federal Reserve’s Re- Protection Agency relating to ‘‘Oil and Natural Gas sponse to the Coronavirus Pandemic’’. Testimony Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, was heard from Jerome H. Powell, Chair, Board of and Modified Sources Review’’, and S.J. Res. 15, Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Providing for congressional disapproval under chap- PROTECTING OLDER WORKERS AGAINST ter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule sub- DISCRIMINATION ACT; PROVIDING FOR mitted by the Office of the Comptroller of Currency CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF A relating to ‘‘National Banks and Federal Savings As- RULE RELATING TO ‘‘UPDATE OF sociations as Lenders’’. The rule provides for consid- COMMISSION’S CONCILIATION eration of H.R. 2062, the ‘‘Protecting Older Work- PROCEDURES’’; PROVIDING FOR ers Against Discrimination Act of 2021’’, under a CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL A RULE structured rule. The rule provides one hour of gen- RELATING TO ‘‘OIL AND NATURAL GAS eral debate equally divided and controlled by the SECTOR: EMISSION STANDARDS FOR NEW, chair and ranking minority member of the Com- RECONSTRUCTED, AND MODIFIED mittee on Education and Labor or their designees. SOURCES REVIEW’’; PROVIDING FOR The rule waives all points of order against consider- CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF A ation of the bill. The rule provides that an amend- RULE RELATING TO ‘‘NATIONAL BANKS ment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the AND FEDERAL SAVINGS ASSOCIATIONS AS text of Rules Committee Print 117–6, modified by LENDERS’’; EQUAL ACCESS TO the amendment printed in part A of the Rules Com- CONTRACEPTION FOR VETERANS ACT; mittee report, shall be considered as adopted and the LGBTQ BUSINESS EQUAL CREDIT bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. The ENFORCEMENT AND INVESTMENT ACT rule waives all points of order against provisions in Committee on Rules: Full Committee held a hearing on the bill, as amended. The rule provides that fol- H.R. 2062, the ‘‘Protecting Older Workers Against lowing debate, each further amendment printed in Discrimination Act’’; S.J. Res. 13, providing for con- part B of the Rules Committee report not earlier gressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, considered as part of amendments en bloc pursuant United States Code, of the rule submitted by the to section 3 shall be considered only in the order Equal Employment Opportunity Commission relat- printed in the report, may be offered only by a ing to ‘‘Update of Commission’s Conciliation Proce- Member designated in the report, shall be considered dures’’; S.J. Res. 14, providing for congressional dis- as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in approval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States the report equally divided and controlled by the pro- Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental ponent and an opponent, may be withdrawn by the Protection Agency relating to ‘‘Oil and Natural Gas proponent at any time before the question is put Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, thereon, shall not be subject to amendment, and and Modified Sources Review’’; S.J. Res. 15, pro- shall not be subject to a demand for division of the viding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 question. Section 3 of the rule provides that at any of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted time after debate the chair of the Committee on

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The rule provides one hour of minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair general debate equally divided and controlled by the and ranking minority member of the Committee on chair and ranking minority member of the Com- Education and Labor or their designees, shall not be mittee on Financial Services or their designees. The subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to rule waives all points of order against consideration a demand for division of the question. The rule of the joint resolution. The rule provides that the waives all points of order against the amendments joint resolution shall be considered as read. The rule printed in part B of the Rules Committee report or waives all points of order against provisions in the amendments en bloc described in section 3 of the joint resolution. The rule provides one motion to resolution. The rule provides one motion to recom- commit. The rule provides that House Resolution mit. The rule provides for consideration of H.R. 485 is hereby adopted. The rule provides that at any 239, the ‘‘Equal Access to Contraception for Vet- time through the legislative day of Friday, June 25, erans Act’’, under a closed rule. The rule provides 2021, the Speaker may entertain motions offered by one hour of general debate equally divided and con- the Majority Leader or a designee that the House trolled by the chair and ranking minority member suspend the rules with respect to multiple measures of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs or their des- that were the object of motions to suspend the rules ignees. The rule waives all points of order against on the legislative days of June 22 or 23, 2021, and consideration of the bill. The rule provides that the on which the yeas and nays were ordered and further bill shall be considered as read. The rule waives all proceedings postponed. The Chair shall put the points of order against provisions in the bill. The question on any such motion without debate or in- rule provides one motion to recommit. The rule pro- tervening motion, and the ordering of the yeas and vides for consideration of H.R. 1443, the ‘‘LGBTQ nays on postponed motions to suspend the rules with Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment respect to such measures is vacated. Testimony was Act’’, under a closed rule. The rule provides one heard from Chairman Scott of Virginia, and Rep- hour of general debate equally divided and con- resentatives Garcı´a of Illinois, Steil, Peters, Carter of trolled by the chair and ranking minority member Georgia, and Foxx. of the Committee on Financial Services or their designees. The rule waives all points of order against Joint Meetings consideration of the bill. The rule provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting No joint committee meetings were held. of the text of Rules Committee Print 117–7 shall be f considered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR WEDNESDAY, be considered as read. The rule waives all points of JUNE 23, 2021 order against provisions in the bill, as amended. The rule provides one motion to recommit. The rule pro- (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) vides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 under a closed Senate rule. The rule provides one hour of general debate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: to hold equally divided and controlled by the chair and hearings to examine markets, transparency, and prices ranking minority member of the Committee on Edu- from cattle producer to consumer, 2:30 p.m., SD–G50. cation and Labor or their designees. The rule waives Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Energy all points of order against consideration of the joint and Water Development, to hold hearings to examine resolution. The rule provides that the joint resolu- proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year tion shall be considered as read. The rule waives all 2022 for the Department of Energy, including the Na- points of order against provisions in the joint resolu- tional Nuclear Security Agency, 10 a.m., SD–192. tion. The rule provides one motion to commit. The Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 14 under Affairs, and Related Agencies, to hold hearings to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal a closed rule. The rule provides one hour of general year 2022 and 2023 advance appropriations requests for debate equally divided and controlled by the chair the Department of Veterans Affairs, 10 a.m., SD–138. and ranking minority member of the Committee on Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Re- Energy and Commerce or their designees. The rule lated Agencies, to hold hearings to examine proposed waives all points of order against consideration of the budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2022 for joint resolution. The rule provides that the joint res- the Federal Bureau of Investigation, 2 p.m., SD–192.

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Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Gov- Committee on Indian Affairs: to hold hearings to examine ernment, to hold hearings to examine proposed budget building a successful foundation for Native communities’ estimates and justification for fiscal year 2022 for the De- infrastructure development, 2:30 p.m., SD–628. partment of the Treasury, 2 p.m., SD–138. Committee on the Judiciary: to hold hearings to examine Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Cyberse- the nominations of Gustavo A. Gelpi, of Puerto Rico, to curity, to hold hearings to examine recent ransomware at- be United States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit, tacks, 2 p.m., SR–222. Angel Kelley, to be United States District Judge for the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Sub- District of Massachusetts, Christine P. O’Hearn, to be committee on Economic Policy, to hold hearings to ex- United States District Judge for the District of New Jer- amine the role of child care in an equitable post-pan- sey, and Helaine Ann Greenfeld, of Maryland, and Chris- demic economy, 2:30 p.m., SD–538. topher H. Schroeder, of North Carolina, both to be an Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Sub- Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice, 9:30 committee on Aviation Safety, Operations, and Innova- a.m., SH–216. tion, to hold hearings to examine aviation infrastructure Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, and Bor- for the 21st century, 2:30 p.m., SR–253. der Safety, to hold hearings to examine immigration and Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Subcommittee citizenship policies for U.S. military service members, on National Parks, to hold hearings to examine S. 31, to veterans, and their families, 2:30 p.m., SD–226. limit the establishment or extension of national monu- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: to hold hearings to exam- ments in the State of Utah, S. 172, to authorize the Na- ine pending calendar business, 3 p.m., SR–418. tional Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish Select Committee on Intelligence: to hold closed hearings to a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and examine certain intelligence matters, 2 p.m., SH–219. its environs, S. 192, to amend the Wild and Scenic Riv- ers Act to designate certain river segments in the State House of Oregon as components of the National Wild and Sce- nic Rivers System, S. 270, to amend the Act entitled Committee on Agriculture, Subcommittee on General ‘‘Act to provide for the establishment of the Brown v. Farm Commodities and Risk Management, hearing enti- Board of Education National Historic Site in the State of tled ‘‘A Hearing to Review the Efficacy of the Farm Safe- Kansas’’ to provide for inclusion of additional related sites ty Net’’, 1 p.m., 1300 Longworth and Zoom. in the National Park System, S. 491, to amend the Wild Committee on Armed Services, Full Committee, hearing and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain river segments entitled ‘‘The Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Author- in the York River watershed in the State of Maine as ization Budget Request from the Department of De- components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Sys- fense’’, 10 a.m., 2118 Rayburn and Webex. tem, S. 535, to authorize the location of a memorial on Committee on the Budget, Full Committee, hearing enti- the National Mall to commemorate and honor the mem- tled ‘‘U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Develop- bers of the Armed Forces that served on active duty in ment’s Fiscal Year 2022 Budget’’, 10 a.m., 210 Cannon support of the Global War on Terrorism, S. 753, to reau- and Zoom. thorize the Highlands Conservation Act, to authorize Committee on Education and Labor, Subcommittee on States to use funds from that Act for administrative pur- Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, hearing enti- poses, S. 1317, to modify the boundary of the Sunset tled ‘‘Examining Pathways to Build a Stronger, More In- Crater Volcano National Monument in the State of Ari- clusive Retirement System’’, 10:15 a.m., Zoom. zona, S. 1320, to establish the Chiricahua National Park Committee on Energy and Commerce, Full Committee, in the State of Arizona as a unit of the National Park markup on H.R. 3291, the ‘‘Assistance, Quality, and Af- System, S. 1321, to modify the boundary of the Casa fordability Act of 2021’’; H.R. 3293, the ‘‘Low-Income Grande Ruins National Monument, S. 1354, to amend Water Customer Assistance Programs Act of 2021’’; and the National Trails System Act to designate the Chilkoot H.R. 2467, the ‘‘PFAS Action Act of 2021’’, 10:30 a.m., National Historic Trail and to provide for a study of the 2123 Rayburn and Webex. Alaska Long Trail, S. 1526, to authorize the use of off- Committee on Financial Services, Full Committee, markup highway vehicles in certain areas of the Capitol Reef Na- on H.R. 2689, the ‘‘Minority Business Development Ad- tional Park, Utah, S. 1527, to amend title 54, United ministration Act’’; H.R. 3948, the ‘‘Greater Supervision States Code, to provide that State law shall apply to the in Banking (G-SIB) Act’’; H.R. 3958, the ‘‘Central Li- use of motor vehicles on roads within a System unit, S. quidity Facility Enhancement Act’’; and H.R. 3968, the 1769, to adjust the boundary of the Santa Monica Moun- ‘‘Municipal IDs Acceptance Act’’, 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn tains National Recreation Area to include the Rim of the and Webex. Valley Corridor, and S. 1771, to authorize reference to Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on the Mid- the museum located at Blytheville/Eaker Air Force Base dle East, North Africa, and Global Counterterrorism, in Blytheville, Arkansas, as the ‘‘National Cold War Cen- hearing entitled ‘‘COVID–19 in the MENA Region: Ad- ter’’, 10 a.m., SD–366. dressing the Impacts of the Pandemic and the Road to Subcommittee on Energy, to hold hearings to examine Recovery’’, 11 a.m., Webex. existing programs and future opportunities to ensure ac- Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Civilian cess to affordable, reliable, and clean energy for rural and Security, Migration and International Economic Policy, low-income communities, 2 p.m., SD–366. hearing entitled ‘‘The Biden Administration’s Efforts to

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Deepen U.S. Engagement in the Caribbean’’, 3 p.m., cal Year 2022 Budget Proposal for NASA’’, 10 a.m., 2172 Rayburn and Webex. 2318 Rayburn and Zoom. Committee on Homeland Security, Full Committee, hearing Committee on Small Business, Subcommittee on Under- entitled ‘‘Building the Coast Guard America Needs: served, Agricultural, and Rural Development, hearing en- Achieving Diversity, Equity, and Accountability within titled ‘‘Prioritizing Small Undeserved and Rural Busi- the Service’’, 9:30 a.m., Webex. nesses in the SBIR/STTR Programs’’, 2 p.m., 2360 Ray- Committee on the Judiciary, Full Committee, markup on burn and Zoom. H.R. 3843, the ‘‘Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Sub- 2021’’; H.R. 3460, the ‘‘State Antitrust Enforcement committee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, Venue Act of 2021’’; H.R. 3849, the ‘‘ACCESS Act of and Emergency Management, hearing entitled ‘‘FEMA’s 2021’’; H.R. 3826, the ‘‘Platform Competition and Op- Priorities for FY22 and Beyond: Coordinating Mission, portunity Act of 2021’’; H.R. 3816, the ‘‘American Vision, and Budget’’, 2 p.m., 2167 Rayburn and Zoom. Choice and Innovation Online Act’’; and H.R. 3825, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Full Com- ‘‘Ending Platform Monopolies Act’’, 10 a.m., 2141 Ray- mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Central Intelligence Agency burn and Zoom. Budget Hearing’’, 10 a.m., HVC–304 Hearing Room. Committee on Natural Resources, Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Examining the Department of the Interior’s Joint Meetings Spending Priorities and the President’s Fiscal Year Budg- Joint Committee on Printing: organizational business et 2022 Proposal’’, 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth and Webex. meeting to consider the selection of the Chair and Vice Committee on Oversight and Reform, Subcommittee on Chair, and committee rules of procedure for the 117th Economic and Consumer Policy, hearing entitled ‘‘An Congress, 4 p.m., Room to be announced. Epidemic Continues: Youth Vaping in America’’, 10 Joint Committee on the Library: organizational business a.m., 2154 Rayburn and Zoom. meeting to consider the selection of the Chair and Vice Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Full Com- Chair, and committee rules of procedure for the 117th mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘A Review of the President’s Fis- Congress, 4:10 p.m., Room to be announced.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 23 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 23

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Wednesday: Senate will resume consider- Program for Wednesday: Consideration of H.R. ation of the nomination of Deborah L. Boardman, of 2062—Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Maryland, to be United States District Judge for the Dis- Act of 2021 (Subject to a Rule). trict of Maryland, and vote on the motion to invoke cloture thereon at 3 p.m. If cloture is invoked on the nomination, Senate will vote on confirmation thereon at 5:45 p.m. Following disposition of the nomination of Deborah L. Boardman, Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Candace Jackson-Akiwumi, of Illinois, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Jackson Lee, Sheila, Tex., E679 Roy, Chip, Tex., E673 Kelly, Trent, Miss., E673, E673, E674, E675, E676, E677, Scott, Robert C. ‘‘Bobby’’, Va., E678 Banks, Jim, Ind., E674 E678 Smucker, Lloyd, Pa., E674 Bishop, Sanford D., Jr., Ga., E676 Langevin, James R., R.I., E678 Steel, Michelle, Calif., E676 Carson, Andre´, Ind., E677 Newhouse, Dan, Wash., E675 Thompson, Bennie G., Miss., E673 Dingell, Debbie, Mich., E673, E677 Norcross, Donald, N.J., E676 Tlaib, Rashida, Mich., E675 Granger, Kay, Tex., E674 Palazzo, Steven M., Miss., E676 Hoyer, Steny H., Md., E675 Rodgers, Cathy McMorris, Wash., E678 Yarmuth, John A., Ky., E674

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