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Vol. 165 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2019 No. 71 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was verse populations. Providing care to leader, about someone who has changed called to order by the Speaker pro tem- our most at-risk population was a the healthcare system not just for my pore (Mr. CUELLAR). focus of his for 30 years, and it is one district or Columbus, but for the Na- f that he has never lost. Mr. Speaker, I tion, and those two words are ‘‘thank know that firsthand because I had the you.’’ DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO opportunity to witness his work. Thank you for being a leader. Thank TEMPORE I am so honored that David is with us you for being a public servant. But The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- today in the gallery. most of all, Dave P. Blom, thank you, fore the House the following commu- As president of the entire OhioHealth thank you for being my friend. I salute nication from the Speaker: system for the past 17 years, Dave has you. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The WASHINGTON, DC, molded and elevated OhioHealth’s com- May 1, 2019. mitment to all of the communities it Chair would remind Members to avoid I hereby appoint the Honorable HENRY serves as the largest hospital system in referencing occupants of the gallery. CUELLAR to act as Speaker pro tempore on central Ohio. f this day. Let me tell Members what I have wit- CONGRATULATING DAVID BLOM NANCY PELOSI, nessed. ON HIS RETIREMENT Speaker of the House of Representatives. When we talked about our babies and f infant mortality, I remember it so well The SPEAKER pro tempore. The when Dave made that call and said we Chair recognizes the gentleman from MORNING-HOUR DEBATE are going to keep our babies healthy. Ohio (Mr. STIVERS) for 5 minutes. Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Thus, he spearheaded Wellness on today to recognize the career of Dave ant to the order of the House of Janu- Wheels’ Women’s Health, or as we like Blom as he retires after 17 years of ary 3, 2019, the Chair will now recog- to call it in our home district, WOW, service as president and CEO of nize Members from lists submitted by and what a wow it has been. the majority and minority leaders for OhioHealth this July. There is not enough time for me to While his leadership in the industry morning-hour debate. highlight all the things that this in- The Chair will alternate recognition is unparalleled, as a veteran, I want to credible leader has done, but let me focus on what strikes me about Dave between the parties. All time shall be fast-forward to my time in Congress. I the most, and that is his commitment equally allocated between the parties, can remember how and when Congress- to improving access to healthcare for and in no event shall debate continue man STEVE STIVERS and I talked about those who have served our Nation. beyond 11:50 a.m. Each Member, other the great work, and there was an op- In 2014, the Department of Veterans than the majority and minority leaders portunity when then-Speaker Boehner Affairs was facing rising numbers na- and the minority whip, shall be limited wanted to revise the whole system for tionally, and, unfortunately, many vet- to 5 minutes. our veterans. STEVE STIVERS, a vet- erans were not receiving the good care f eran, and Dave Blom, caring about our that they deserved. As a result, the veterans, thus, he was appointed to the Congressional Commission on Care was CONGRATULATING DAVID BLOM Federal commission to reform the De- ON HIS RETIREMENT formed, a 15-person task force that partment of Veterans Affairs. would make recommendations about The SPEAKER pro tempore. The I can remember the exciting day how to best serve our Nation’s veterans Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from when Dave Blom walked into my office, with healthcare. Ohio (Mrs. BEATTY) for 5 minutes. and it was the same day that we were I knew Dave’s knowledge of Mrs. BEATTY. Mr. Speaker, I rise having the House Chamber’s joint ses- healthcare and longstanding commit- today to express my deepest gratitude sion to hear the Japanese Prime Min- ment to our Nation’s heroes made him and to recognize the career of David P. ister. I remember how excited he was an outstanding candidate for that Com- Blom, who is retiring as president and to hear that we were going to host the mission, and I was proud to work with CEO of OhioHealth after 36 years. Japanese Prime Minister, how great it my colleagues, Representative BEATTY David became president of Grant Med- was when he sat front and center in the and Representative Tiberi, at the time, ical Center, located in downtown Co- gallery to hear that message. to secure him an appointment from lumbus in my district. The list goes on and on, but today is Speaker Boehner. Dave set out to make healthcare simply a day to say the two most pow- In 2015, Dave Blom and the Commis- more accessible to underserved and di- erful words that I can say about a great sion got to work. After over 10 months

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Dave was a vital contributor to these edition of The New York Times pub- In the memory of all of those lost to reforms, and I know he counts his time lished a disgusting anti-Semitic car- anti-Semitism and other forms of hate, on the Commission among the most re- toon. The paper subsequently apolo- we have a moral responsibility to warding experiences of his life. gized, but the damage was already stamp out intolerance and prejudice in It is impossible to quantify the im- done. It was an astonishing editorial our time. Otherwise, as the late Elie pact that he has had on the lives of failure by one of the Nation’s most im- Wiesel famously said: ‘‘To forget the millions of veterans and their families portant papers of record. I was pleased victims means to kill them a second across this country, but it is certain to today to see the editorial board of the time.’’ resonate with veterans far into the fu- Times directly address this issue. f ture. Especially at these times of growing HONORING HOLOCAUST VICTIMS I am incredibly grateful for Dave’s anti-Semitism, we must all be extra service and his leadership, and I wish vigilant, lest we add fuel to the flames The SPEAKER pro tempore. The him all the best in his next chapter of of hate and intolerance. Chair recognizes the gentleman from life. I am confident that he will remain Whenever and wherever we see anti- Kansas (Mr. MARSHALL) for 5 minutes. Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise involved in central Ohio and its com- Semitism, we must speak out to stanch today to honor the 6 million Jewish munities for a long time to come. I am it, for what begins as stereotypes and men, women, and children who were also fortunate to call him a friend. He cartoons far too often leads to violence violently murdered for their religious is a great leader in healthcare, and he that has claimed so many lives beliefs by the Nazi regime. has been a great leader for our country. throughout our history. This week remembers the victims Our Nation was founded on the idea I thank Dave Blom for his service to who lost their lives to this evil regime that every American of every religion our veterans, and I congratulate him and honors the survivors who beat the has the fundamental right to practice on an incredible career in healthcare. unthinkable odds. f their faith without fear of persecution Sonia Warshawski, a Kansan from or violence. This was established in the STOP ANTI-SEMITISM Overland Park, was a young teenager very first amendment to our Constitu- when Nazi Germany invaded her home The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tion and enshrined in our Bill of in Poland. She was imprisoned, locked Chair recognizes the gentleman from Rights. But this right has been shat- inside a Nazi concentration camp, and Illinois (Mr. SCHNEIDER) for 5 minutes. tered far too many times at the syna- then later sent to the Auschwitz death Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, on gogues in Poway and Pittsburgh; at an camp. There, she saw human hatred in Saturday, our Nation was again African American church in Charles- a way many of us today cannot com- stunned by yet another horrific attack ton, South Carolina; and at a Sikh prehend. on Americans gathered at worship. temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Sonia tells a story of waking up each Saturday’s shooting at the Chabad of I will not repeat the Poway shooter’s day suffering from starvation and see- Poway synagogue in California came as name or give him the notoriety he ing thousands of bodies stacked where Jews around the world celebrated the sought, but it is clear that he was mo- she was imprisoned. She watched as last day of Passover. tivated by white supremacism and her mother was forced into a gas cham- One woman, Lori Gilbert Kaye, was anti-Semitism, citing the shootings at ber. And still, through this torture and murdered in the attack and three oth- the mosque in Christchurch, New Zea- through it all, she never gave up hope ers were wounded. I continue to pray land, and the Tree of Life synagogue in or abandoned her faith. for the recovery of those injured in the Pittsburgh in his manifesto. Sonia will not forget the hatred and shooting and offer my deepest condo- The sad truth is, far-right white su- horrific injustice that the murderous lences to the family and friends of the premacists have been responsible for Nazi regime put her and millions of victims. more terror attacks and deaths in the others through in the name of anti- The latest attack happened exactly 6 United States in the past two decades Semitism and neither will this coun- months to the day after the assault on than any other domestic extremist try. worshipers at the Tree of Life syna- movement. We need to update our laws As the most well-documented geno- gogue in Pittsburgh, which claimed the to reflect the growing threat of domes- cide in human history, a genocide doc- lives of 11 people, the deadliest attack tic terrorism. umented and confirmed by General Ei- on the American Jewish community in That is why I introduced, with Sen- senhower, the evil and unimaginable our history. ator RICHARD DURBIN, the Domestic torture throughout the Holocaust will These shootings were committed Terrorism Prevention Act, legislation forever haunt us. We must never tol- against a backdrop of rising anti-Semi- that would strengthen coordination erate or overlook anti-Semitism in any tism both here at home and around the among the Federal agencies in moni- form. world. toring radicalized groups and individ- In 2017, I had an emotional experi- According to the Anti-Defamation uals and, hopefully, preventing hateful ence at the Holocaust museum in Israel League, in 2017, anti-Semitic incidents acts of violence. with my wife. There, we met and heard surged in the United States by 57 per- This is a necessary first step to help from many survivors and walked cent. This represented the largest sin- our law enforcement agencies contain through the Hall of Names honoring gle-year increase on record and the sec- the threat, and I urge my colleagues to the 6 million victims of the Holocaust. ond highest number of incidents since join me on this legislation. Sadly, we have recently seen the ugly the ADL started tracking such data in We also have a duty to responsibly face of anti-Semitism rearing its ugly 1979. In 2018, we saw nearly the same update our gun laws. I am proud that head. We must continue to fight it with number of reported incidents as in 2017. this House voted earlier this year to full force. It should be made abun- In recent weeks, there have been pass universal background checks and dantly clear to those with this deep ha- other chilling displays of anti-Semi- close the Charleston loophole, a loop- tred of Jewish people in their heart tism beyond our borders as well. In hole that allowed the Emanuel AME that this country has zero tolerance for February, a Belgian carnival float fea- shooter to acquire a firearm before the this type of evil. tured grotesque caricatures of Ortho- results of his FBI background check Mr. Speaker, I stand with the sur- dox Jews standing on large piles of were complete. vivors like Sonia and those who lost money. On Easter Sunday in a small We need the Senate to stop their lives during the darkest days in Polish village, adults and children beat stonewalling and bring these bills up the history of our world, and I stand and burned an effigy of Judas, but the for a vote. against anti-Semitism.

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We also at- worked tirelessly to help create solu- the judicial overreach by my home tended the same college, Howard Uni- tions to issues such as poverty, home- State’s supreme court this past Friday. versity. lessness, unemployment, and access to In a 6–1 vote, the radical Kansas Dr. Booth went on to earn a master’s quality healthcare. courts ruled the State’s constitution of divinity degree from Eastern Theo- As I mourn the loss of my friend, I logical Seminary in Philadelphia, guarantees unlimited rights to an abor- am comforted by the inspiring legacy Pennsylvania. He then earned a doc- tion. This verdict came in response to he leaves for all of us. In the New Tes- torate of ministry degree from United a 2015 State law that prohibits per- tament book of Titus, the Apostle Paul Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. writes: ‘‘Show yourself in all respects forming a dismemberment abortion As a testament to his commitment to procedure in the second trimester, ex- to be a model of good works, and in Christian education, Dr. Booth served your teaching show integrity, dignity, cept when necessary to save the life of as a member of the board of trustees of the mother. Two doctors who per- and sound speech.’’ that institution from 2011 until his re- Dr. Booth lived this creed. Through formed this barbaric and painful proce- cent passing. dure in the second trimester of preg- his example, he encouraged everyone At the age of 23, Dr. Booth pastored he encountered to do the same. nancy have challenged the law. his first church, St. Paul’s Baptist As someone who has dedicated my He leaves to mourn his wonderful Church in West Chester, Pennsylvania. wife, Crystal. He was a tremendous career to bringing life into this world In 1978, he became pastor of Mount Oli- and has delivered 5,000 babies in my blessing to his family, his church, his vet Baptist Church in Columbus, Ohio, Nation, and, indeed, the world. home State of Kansas, please forgive where he remained the faithful leader me and allow me to be graphic for just He will be sorely missed, but we give for 41 years. great thanks that God allowed our a moment. Dr. Booth proudly made Columbus lives to eclipse with his. This horrid procedure literally tears his home, but he never forgot his roots. the live baby apart limb by limb in the He visited Baltimore often to preach at f womb and then evacuates the dis- various churches and spend time with TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK membered baby body parts one at a family and friends. In fact, he preached The SPEAKER pro tempore. The time from the uterus. Then the person revival services each year in my own Chair recognizes the gentleman from who performs the procedure pieces church, the New Psalmist Baptist Pennsylvania (Mr. FITZPATRICK) for 5 these parts back together to make sure Church, where Dr. Bishop Walter Scott minutes. they have removed the entire baby. Thomas, Sr., is the pastor. When I was Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, as This very pain-capable baby literally not in Washington, I was at church to we approach Teacher Appreciation bleeds to death to end its life. listen to his prolific sermons. Week, I would like to recognize an ex- Sadly, the method is used today in 95 As the son of two preachers, I under- traordinary educator in Bucks County, percent of second trimester abortions, stand the power of the preached word, Pennsylvania, who is making a dif- even though the child’s heart is beat- and Dr. Booth could deliver like none ference in the lives of our community’s ing and the baby is breathing and, as I other. They often called him a preach- young people. said earlier, is quite capable of feeling ing machine. He had a commanding George Daka, a U.S. history teacher pain. It is despicable, and this proce- presence in the pulpit with his tow- at Bensalem High School, was recently dure should be banned nationwide. ering stature and baritone voice. He selected as an honoree for the 13th an- It sickens me to the core that the studied the Bible voraciously and had nual Teacher as Hero Awards. Later Kansas Supreme Court violated the the uncanny ability to make Biblical this month, George will receive his sanctity of life and voted to deny the text relevant to the issues we face award at the National Liberty Museum rights of the unborn in our State. today in our daily lives. At a time in Philadelphia alongside 11 other out- Today, I call upon our State legisla- when people are turning away from standing educators from Pennsylvania tors to quickly pass a constitutional traditional religion, Dr. Booth made amendment that overrules and protects Christianity accessible and inspired and Delaware. George sees his job as more than just these precious babies. people to deepen their faith. Many of us have fought our whole life Dr. Booth was a pastor’s pastor. He teaching his students about history, to defend the unborn. Now, we must all traveled the world to preach the gos- and he seeks to inspire them about our fight harder than ever. I ask for you to pel, and he was tremendously respected Nation’s rich traditions. We applaud fight alongside me. by his peers. He found joy in mentoring George on this well-deserved award, and we wish him and his family all the f young preachers and made time to lis- ten to their concerns and offer his best. HONORING REV. DR. CHARLES E. counsel. We would also like to thank Kathryn BOOTH In 2011, Dr. Booth founded the Hinshaw, an English teacher at The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Charles E. Booth Preaching Con- Bensalem High School, for nominating Chair recognizes the gentleman from ference, which focuses on the tenets of George for this well-deserved honor. Maryland (Mr. CUMMINGS) for 5 min- keeping passion in one’s preaching, CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF MARJORIE utes. Christ-centered preaching in contem- BURTIS Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I porary life, building relationships with Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I know that Representative JOYCE preachers, strengthening the preacher’s rise today to recognize the 100th birth- BEATTY would join me today in what I devotional life, and remaining true to day of a Bucks County resident who is am about to say. the sermonic ingredients of informa- sharing her talent and creativity with Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor a great tion and inspiration. others. American and a distinguished man of Education was central to Dr. Booth’s Last month, Langhorne resident God, the Reverend Dr. Charles E. life. Not only was he continually learn- Marjorie Burtis celebrated her incred- Booth. Dr. Booth transitioned from ing, but he also encouraged others to ible milestone with more than 100 fam- this earthly plain on Saturday, March use education as a key to open doors of ily members and friends. 23, 2019, after a valiant battle with can- opportunity. In 1994, he founded the This was no ordinary birthday cele- cer. Gloria S. Friend Academy, a fully ac- bration, however. It also served as the Dr. Booth’s life and mine moved credited elementary school at his unveiling of Marjorie’s new art exhibit along many of the same paths. church that emphasized academic ex- at the Bucks County Visitor Center. Through those shared experiences, we cellence and cultural enrichment cen- Despite her many life experiences, developed a deep personal bond. tered on African American history. Dr. Marjorie discovered her passion for wa- He was born in my hometown of Bal- Booth also authored several books fo- tercolor painting merely 12 years ago timore, Maryland, on February 4, 1947, cused on Christian education. after taking an art class. Since that

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:40 May 02, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K01MY7.005 H01MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE H3346 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 1, 2019 time, she has sharpened her skills, with grow. Although he is retiring on May through, in 2009, I helped introduce the one fine arts professional saying Mar- 15, I am sure that Mr. Woodside will first bipartisan bill to impose a rev- jorie paints ‘‘as a realist.’’ continue to help the Brunswick com- enue-neutral carbon fee. However, in Mr. Speaker, we wish Marjorie a very munity in any way he can. 2010, Congress failed to pass major cli- happy belated 100th birthday, and we Woody, thank you for your service. mate legislation, and since then, we congratulate her on her exhibit. You have been an inspiration to all of have failed to make more progress. We thank Marjorie and her family for us. You were an icon in our commu- Today, I have renewed hope. H.R. 9 is all that they do in our community. nity. Our community thanks you, our a good first step, but much more needs RECOGNIZING THE BENSALEM HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ State thanks you, our country thanks to be done. I am an original cosponsor BAND you, and I thank you, my friend. of the bipartisan Energy Innovation Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I REMEMBERING ROY KENT HODNETT and Carbon Dividend Act, which would rise today to recognize a talented Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speak- institute a carbon fee with the revenue group of young musicians from Bucks er, I rise today to remember the life of returned to Americans with a dividend County, Pennsylvania, who were re- Mr. Roy Kent Hodnett who passed check. This bill would bring green- cently honored for their performances. away at the age of 98 on Friday, April house gas emissions down 90 percent by Last month, the Bensalem High 26. 2050. School Jazz Band traveled to perform Known throughout Glynn County in I have sponsored several other cli- in the Cavalcade of Bands Jazz Cham- the First Congressional District as a mate change bills, including the Chal- pionships. Bensalem High School Jazz gentleman with a caring personality, lenges & Prizes for Climate Act, which Band, well-known for their outstanding he brightened the day of everyone would incentivize and reward develop- performances, was the only band given around him. ment of innovative solutions with di- the superior rating at the event and He served in France during World rect benefits to the climate. These are was also named grand champion. War II directly after D-day, earning the all ways to harness American inge- This is the third time that Bensalem Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and Victory nuity to solve our climate crisis. High School Jazz Band has been named Medal. When he came home to the b 1030 grand champion over the past 11 years, United States, he stopped in St. Si- a testament to the band’s skills, dedi- mons Island while vacationing, fell in In doing so, by coming up with an cation, and work ethic. love with the area, bought a home that American solution, we could build our Critical to the success of these young same weekend, and started raising a economy and create more jobs. We people is the director of the Bensalem family. know, as Americans, that we can get High School Jazz Band, Michael Zim- While there, he built one of the most this done, and we must do it. Now is merman. We extend our gratitude to successful companies in the area, the time for us to act. him for working with our community’s Hodnett Cooper Real Estate and Vaca- f youth and students to sharpen their tion Rentals. CLIMATE CHANGE musical abilities, and we congratulate Through all of this, Mr. Hodnett’s all performers in the Bensalem High passion was with his family and his The SPEAKER pro tempore. The School Jazz Band for their earned dis- community. For him, the key to a suc- Chair recognizes the gentleman from tinctions. cessful business was having a wife of 75 Utah (Mr. CURTIS) for 5 minutes. Mr. CURTIS. Mr. Speaker, Utahns f years who has stood beside him and be- lieved in him. He also mentored and ad- believe in being good stewards of our RECOGNIZING MILTON ‘‘WOODY’’ vised countless young people, helping planet, leaving the Earth better than WOODSIDE them to find their own paths through we found it. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The life. When I served as the mayor of Provo, Chair recognizes the gentleman from I am proud to have had Mr. Hodnett we pursued policies to construct Georgia (Mr. CARTER) for 5 minutes. spend so much of his life in the First LEAD-certified buildings, create more Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speak- Congressional District of Georgia. His environmentally friendly transit op- er, I rise today to recognize Mr. Milton family and friends will be in my tions, and educate our residents on how ‘‘Woody’’ Woodside for serving more thoughts and prayers during this time. they can be better stewards of the envi- ronment. We considered these efforts than 30 years as president of the Bruns- f wick-Golden Isles Chamber of Com- to be meaningful steps in the right di- merce. FIGHTING CLIMATE CHANGE rection. After graduating from the Citadel, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The But, imagine my surprise when I ar- Mr. Woodside has dedicated his entire Chair recognizes the gentleman from rived in Congress and learned of the career to public service. Without his Illinois (Mr. LIPINSKI) for 5 minutes. dangerous winner-take-all system of work, coastal Georgia would likely Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I am governing that has overtaken Wash- look very different than it does today. proud to be cosponsoring H.R. 9, which ington, especially on issues impacting To start, he worked 13 years for the we will be voting on this week. the environment. First Congressional District of Georgia H.R. 9 reaffirms the United States’ Instead of a pragmatic approach to a with Representatives Bo Ginn and commitment to reduce greenhouse gas positive change through small and con- Lindsay Thomas. Since his work with emissions. It is long past time that we sistent consensus, an all-or-nothing ap- the House of Representatives, he has do more to fight climate change. proach dominates the debate and held the top position with the Chamber Fighting climate change has been a villainizes all but the most extreme po- of Commerce and is one of the longest priority of mine since I got to Congress sitions. continually serving chamber leaders in more than a decade ago. In 2007, in an Congress is a place where ideological Georgia. era of divided government, we were purity is rewarded more than results. In his position with the chamber, Mr. able to make some progress. I was able It is easy to vote on a messaging bill Woodside advocated for the creation of to get two bills passed into law that that the sponsor knows will never be the South Georgia Parkway, funding to address climate change. One required passed into law and then go home and deepen the Port of Brunswick, a re- the Federal Government to cut energy take the applause from the like-minded placement for the Sidney Lanier usage by installing energy-efficient constituents, but it is difficult to leave Bridge, the building of both the Golden light bulbs in Federal buildings. The the echo chambers and work across the Isles Convention Center along with the other created a new prize competition aisle with individuals who have dif- Career Academy, and much more. to encourage development of clean ferent backgrounds than yourself and Whether it was at the Capitol in transportation fuel. It seemed that we find common ground. Washington, D.C., the statehouse in were starting to take climate change The most obvious example of this is Georgia, or the mayor’s office in seriously. the climate change debate in our coun- Brunswick, Mr. Woodside was con- In 2009 and 2010, more steps were try where, today, my Democratic col- stantly working to help Brunswick taken. In order to make a major break- leagues have taken the easy path. The

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:40 May 02, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K01MY7.006 H01MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE May 1, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3347 bill we are voting on today has 224 I have heard over and over that the know the folks who have replaced him Democratic sponsors and not a single U.S. must remain in the Paris Agree- so well. He has led a great generation Republican sponsor. ment to show leadership. And I ask into that seat to replace him now. Instead of working with Republicans you: What kind of leadership leads to I thank Ralph Vanni. on our four-part approach to address- double-digit unemployment in rural f ing climate change through innova- America but lets China off the hook? SOLITO, SOLITA tion, conservation, adaptation, and I agree that America must continue preparation, we are sending a partisan to show leadership, but let’s focus on The SPEAKER pro tempore. The bill to die in the Senate. leadership that goes back to the core Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from I attempted to work with my col- principles of innovation, conservation, California (Ms. SPEIER) for 5 minutes. leagues on this bill. I offered a good- adaptation, and preparation. This bill Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, innocent faith amendment that would increase fails to do any of that. children shouldn’t pay the price for the transparency and competition by com- Let’s continue leading the world and President’s cruel immigration agenda. paring emissions produced by all the bettering our environment, but let’s Steamrolling the facts and the law, he countries in the Paris Agreement. This not pretend that H.R. 9 is a silver bul- has implemented policy after failed amendment wasn’t even allowed a vote let to our evolving world. policy, playing catch and release with by the Democratic leadership, although I hope that we can stop with the his own cabinet. there was no problem allowing votes easy, cheap rhetoric that offers false As the President ratchets up his from their Democratic friends’ amend- promises and divides our country even threats to close the border and cut aid ments. further and focus on those things that to Central America, thousands of mi- In fact, only three Republican make meaningful change. grants are fleeing their home countries to seek refuge in the United States. amendments will be considered, and 26 f Democratic amendments will be of- I recently met with the editors of the fered for debate. HONORING RALPH VANNI book ‘‘Solito, Solita’’—Alone, Alone—a It is as if my colleagues on the other The SPEAKER pro tempore. The collection of oral histories that tells side are afraid of hurting the feelings Chair recognizes the gentleman from the stories of young refugees in their of China and Russia by pointing out Illinois (Mr. RODNEY DAVIS) for 5 min- own words. I rise today to read ex- that they are not pulling their weight. utes. cerpts from one of them, Gabriel I have long been a proponent for the Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Mendez. environment, and I was proud to re- Speaker, I rise today to honor my His story begins in a poor, dangerous ceive the Utah Clean Air Partnership friend Ralph Vanni, the senior House neighborhood in the capital of Hon- Person of the Year award in 2017. I have audio technician who retired earlier duras. He says: championed hundreds of thousands of this month. When I was just a boy of 7, my cousins For 34 years, Ralph has been the man raped me for a long time—for a year. They acres of bipartisan conservation in raped me at the river, where they collected Utah. behind this microphone and every water—and in my own home. I, like all Utahns, care deeply about microphone in this Chamber. When he . . . Some of my fellow students who be- conserving our planet and our way of took his job as the House technician in longed to the maras took weapons to school. life for future generations, but I cannot 1985, Ralph was no stranger to Capitol I told the mareros that I didn’t want to bring vote for H.R. 9 because I believe it fur- Hill. At the age of 16, he landed an in- weapons to school. I was afraid of them. ther divides us apart, reinforcing the ternship with the then-Senate majority They also wanted me to bring drugs into false narrative that all Republicans leader. school. I didn’t want to do it, so I left that After two more internships and grad- school. . . . Now the maras were looking for don’t care about the environment be- me—to kill me. They were asking my neigh- cause they are unwilling to get on uating college, Ralph had a hand in bors if they knew me. nearly every corner of the Capitol board with an all-or-nothing, unreal- When Gabriel was 14, he convinced building, from doorkeeper for the Ser- istic approach to addressing climate his mother, who was living in San geant at Arms to working in the Sen- change. Francisco, to pay a coyote $6,000 to ate Cloakroom. H.R. 9 completely ignores the serious bring him to the United States. Gabriel In his most recent role, Ralph saw six and legitimate concerns about the cost recounted the horrors he encountered Presidents give their State of the and effectiveness of the Paris Agree- along the way. ment. Union speeches, but the day he has said he will never forget is running audio . . . they kept us locked in a house with H.R. 9 ignores that President eight other people for a week. We kept mov- Obama’s pledge to the Paris Agreement from that perch right up there for Pope ing. Many days passed without eating or could cost the United States $250 bil- Francis’ address to this Chamber in drinking water. lion and nearly 3 million jobs in this 2015. We were taken to the river, where there next 6 years; and it ignores that, in the I remember meeting Ralph on my was a raft. We crossed the river into the next 20 years, this commitment could first day as a newly elected Member of United States and moved to a safe house. We cost us $3 trillion and 6.5 million Amer- Congress during orientation in 2013. spent 4 nights in the desert, including the night of my 15th birthday. ican jobs. With the Speaker’s permission, we . . . We came upon another group of people H.R. 9 also ignores that, because of could take photos on the House floor who’d been traveling 2 days ahead of us. A innovation and technological improve- that day, and I took a minute to take young man, under 18, had perished from ex- ment, the United States is already one with Ralph and some of his team posure and lack of water and food. I got leading the world in reducing green- and the many folks who do a wonderful stuck in some barbed wire in the desert. The house gas emissions. Since 2000, the job guarding this Chamber every day. coyote kicked me, ripping my flesh to set me United States has decreased annual Ralph became my friend that day and free. . . . We got to Los Angeles on December 17, carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 800 has been my friend for the last 61⁄2 2013. If we didn’t pay more money, they million tons, the largest absolute de- years I have had the chance to serve in threatened to cut off our heads and all kinds cline among all countries since 2000. this great institution. I wish him the of horrible things. My mom said she’d give H.R. 9 ignores the fact that, if the best in his retirement. And I want to them another $50, and they piled another 8 United States cut CO2 emissions to thank him personally, on behalf of people in a van and brought us to San Fran- zero, it would not even come close to every Member of Congress who stands cisco. offsetting the emissions coming from behind any microphone in this institu- In San Francisco, Gabriel feared for the rest of the world. tion. years he would be sent back to Hon- H.R. 9 even ignores that the Paris Ralph made us sound better, and we duras. With the support of his mother Agreement allows China, the Earth’s appreciate him for doing that. I wish and an attorney, he was eventually largest greenhouse gas polluter, to in- him good luck in his retirement and granted asylum. crease their emissions through 2030 thank him for all his years of service. Now he is a student at the University with little evidence to show that they I am going to miss Ralph, looking up of California at Berkeley, with dreams plan to comply in the future. in that perch, but I am going to get to of becoming a lawyer himself.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:40 May 02, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K01MY7.008 H01MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE H3348 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 1, 2019 In an essay, he wrote: THE JOURNAL resented, especially in engineering and My experience of childhood sexual and do- The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- computer sciences. According to a mestic abuse has shaped my dreams to be- ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- study by the National Girls Collabo- come a lawyer, to defend victims and fight ceedings and announces to the House rative, women make up nearly 50 per- for children’s rights around the world. My cent of the overall workforce but less immigration lawyer was a role model for me her approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- than 30 percent of careers in STEM. because she listened to my experiences. I Women have made tremendous want to continue studying to help children nal stands approved. feel protected by the law . . . strides in this field over the last few f decades, but women’s underrepresenta- If we want to understand the why be- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE tion in STEM limits discoveries and hind mass migration, we need to listen holds back our economy. Today I want The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman and learn from these stories. to tell Members about an outstanding from New York (Mr. HIGGINS) come for- As Members of Congress, it is our job woman in my district who is paving ward and lead the House in the Pledge to uplift these voices and use them to the way for women in STEM. of Allegiance. fix a broken immigration system. We Aria Soha from Batavia, Illinois, Mr. HIGGINS of New York led the must insist on due process for asylum works as the installation coordinator Pledge of Allegiance as follows: seekers; we must insist on humane for the Short-Baseline Neutrino Pro- treatment of our families; and we must I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the gram at Fermi National Laboratory. United States of America, and to the Repub- insist on aid to Central America to Aria was an outstanding student in stem the drivers of migration. lic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. math throughout school and chose to Together, we can prevent more chil- major in physics her second year of col- dren from risking their lives. f lege at Carnegie Mellon University. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- WELCOMING REVEREND DR. In college, Aria worked relentlessly bers are reminded to refrain from en- ANDREW CHANEY to find research opportunities and got gaging in personalities toward the the chance to build microwave tele- President. The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. scopes, tools to examine high-energy f radio waves that are hard to observe LONG) is recognized for 1 minute. from the ground. After graduating, RECESS There was no objection. Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, today I have Aria accepted a job at Fermi Lab, a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- world-class research facility we are ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair the honor of introducing my friend, the Reverend Dr. Andrew Chaney, along proud of in the 14th District. declares the House in recess until noon There are so many hidden figures in with his wife, Christine, and my wife, today. STEM, and I am proud to shine a Barbara, in the gallery, and the Hargis Accordingly (at 10 o’clock and 42 bright light on the strong, smart family from Springfield, Missouri, minutes a.m.), the House stood in re- women in the 14th District leading and members of the First and Calvary cess. making a difference in our community. Church. f Reverend Chaney is a third-genera- f b 1200 tion minister. Reverend Chaney serves REMEMBERING FORMER SENATOR as the senior minister at the historic RICHARD LUGAR AFTER RECESS First and Calvary Presbyterian Church (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania The recess having expired, the House in Springfield, Missouri, a church that asked and was given permission to ad- was called to order by the Speaker at is a very special place for my family. dress the House for 1 minute and to re- noon. Reverend Chaney serves as an impor- vise and extend his remarks.) f tant spiritual voice for us and the Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Springfield community. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize PRAYER Congress has a longstanding tradi- former Senator Richard Lugar, who Reverend Dr. Andrew Chaney, First tion of beginning each day in prayer. I passed away Sunday at the age of 87. and Calvary Presbyterian Church, am privileged and honored to have the Senator Lugar served the State of In- Springfield, Missouri, offered the fol- opportunity to welcome Reverend Dr. diana for 36 years in Congress and was lowing prayer: Andrew Chaney to the people’s House a leading voice on issues at home and Almighty God, we come before Your as he opened today’s session in prayer. abroad. throne of grace and salvation in prayer f Senator Lugar was a man of strong for the men and women of this Con- integrity who stood by what he be- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER gress and their families to be blessed lieved in, and Senator Lugar always PRO TEMPORE with Your peace and protection. was willing to work with colleagues on Give them strength to rely upon The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. HIG- both sides of the aisle to reach a shared Your faithfulness, always serving oth- GINS of New York). The Chair will en- goal: bipartisanship. ers with compassion. tertain up to 15 further requests for 1- In 2003, the State Department estab- Give them strength to be a rock and minute speeches on each side of the lished a Kennedy-Lugar YES Abroad a mighty fortress when feeling crushed aisle. program, named for Senator Lugar and by an avalanche of criticism. f Senator Ted Kennedy. The program Give them strength to collaborate provides scholarships for students from and spur each other on toward good PAVING THE WAY FOR WOMEN IN the United States and countries with works. As iron sharpens iron, may they STEM significant Muslim populations to sharpen one another. (Ms. UNDERWOOD asked and was spend 1 year in the other’s country. It Give them strength to display cour- given permission to address the House fosters the same goals that Senator age with the power of persistence in ad- for 1 minute and to revise and extend Lugar dedicated his life to achieving: vancing American ideals, their feet her remarks.) understanding, collaboration, and closely following Your steps without Ms. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, friendship with the rest of the world. turning aside. For You are their guide, science, technology, engineering, and Mr. Speaker, I thank Senator Lugar their moral compass. You are the way, mathematics, or STEM, is an industry for his legendary service. Senator the truth, and the life. comprised of physicists, chemical and Lugar leaves a long record of legisla- Secure their leadership in Your di- biomedical engineers, and professionals tive accomplishments. I offer my con- vine will, making them an instrument creating and developing innovative dolences to his family. of Your blessing for every American, technologies. May Senator Lugar rest in peace, and now and forever. Demand for workers in these fields is may we learn from the example that he Amen. high, but women remain underrep- set.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:40 May 02, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K01MY7.009 H01MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE May 1, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3349 MADTOWN ROBOTICS Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. leased to the public late in the after- (Mr. COSTA asked and was given per- Speaker, a $50 million Federal invest- noon of March 24 did not fully capture mission to address the House for 1 ment to create a parkway opened ac- the context, nature, and substance of minute and to revise and extend his re- cess to Buffalo’s outer harbor water- this Office’s work and conclusions. We marks.) front 10 years ago. That parkway was communicated that concern to the De- Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, it is with the catalyst for new development that partment on the morning of March 25. great pride that I rise today to con- started with Gallagher Beach; a new There is now public confusion about gratulate Madera High School’s robot- State park, Wilkeson Pointe; and new critical aspects of the results of our in- ics team for being crowned the world parkland on the former NFTA property vestigation. This threatens to under- champions. from terminal A and B to the Seaway mine a central purpose for which the They are the home of the Coyotes, Pier and beyond. Department appointed the Special and this hardworking group of 15 stu- This Thursday, the Canal Corpora- Counsel: to assure full public con- dents from my district, otherwise tion will announce more than $100 mil- fidence in the outcome of the inves- known as MadTown Robotics, beat out lion in new investments to open up 180 tigations.’’ more than 400 teams not only through- acres and improve access to the outer Bill Barr is supposed to be the attor- out the country, but throughout the harbor lakefront of Buffalo. More Buf- ney for all Americans. He is supposed world, in a competition in Houston, falo waterfront development is coming, to be the people’s attorney, not Donald Texas, in the last week. They worked development to move Buffalo forward Trump’s personal attorney. He does not long hours on this project, with each with a new, exciting waterfront of pos- understand that. He needs to resign. student member putting in more than sibilities. f 200 hours, including weekends. f MINORITY HEALTH MONTH The community celebrated their suc- MICROSOFT TECHSPARK cess last weekend with a parade (Mr. CLAY asked and was given per- through Madera and a rally at the (Mr. RIGGLEMAN asked and was mission to address the House for 1 school gym, which I participated in. I given permission to address the House minute.) Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise as we am exceptionally proud of these stu- for 1 minute and to revise and extend mark National Minority Health Month, dents, their teachers, and the faculty his remarks.) and I urge my colleagues to stand with for their accomplishments. Mr. RIGGLEMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise Madera is a wonderful, growing area, today with some great news for the one voice as we demand universal which shows that the San Joaquin Val- residents of my district, the Fifth Dis- healthcare coverage for every Amer- ley is not only a world leader in agri- trict of Virginia. ican, not as a privilege, but as a human culture, but also in innovation, for fu- Southern Virginia was selected as right. Your healthcare should not depend ture generations across our country. Microsoft’s newest TechSpark commu- Congratulations, Madera High nity. The goal of the TechSpark pro- on your ZIP Code. But for far too many School. gram is to accelerate economic growth Americans, healthcare disparities Go, Coyotes. through expanding broadband mean higher rates of chronic illness, connectivity, career pathways in dig- less access to quality care, and shorter f ital transformation. life spans. MAY 1 IS THE DEADLINE FOR This $5 million investment has a po- In the U.S. in 2019, African Ameri- DISASTER SUPPLEMENTAL tential to be a game changer for south- cans, Latinos, and Native Americans (Mr. DUNN asked and was given per- ern Virginia, and this project partners still suffer from much higher rates of mission to address the House for 1 perfectly with the work I have been diabetes, cancer, heart disease, stroke, minute and to revise and extend his re- doing in Congress providing rural substance abuse, infant mortality, low marks.) broadband and increasing economic op- birth weight, HIV, and AIDS. Mr. DUNN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today portunities in Southside Virginia. These deadly disparities are rooted in because we have failed our military Private investment is always encour- economic injustice, racism, and our and all the victims of 2018 disasters aged and preferred, but we also need to failure, as a nation, to value and pro- across the country. use private-public partnerships to ex- tect the health and well-being of every On October 10, Tyndall Air Force pand access to broadband. American equally. Base took a direct hit from a category Communities in my district are in Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to 5 hurricane. Over 6 months later, no desperate need of broadband access, support full funding for lifesaving re- disaster funding has been provided. Air and this investment in South Boston search, federally qualified health cen- Force Secretary Wilson warned us that will be an example of how we can en- ters, and public health programs that if she did not receive supplemental courage innovation and spur economic promote prevention and healthy life- funding by May 1, all new work on Tyn- growth that will help families around styles. dall Air Force Base would stop. This this country. f delays the return of base operations, f b 1215 impacts flight operations throughout MUELLER REPORT the Air Force, and forces our airmen to REACH EVERY VETERAN IN CRISIS work in degraded facilities. (Mr. TED LIEU of California asked (Mr. MORELLE asked and was given Mr. Speaker, May 1 has come, and I and was given permission to address permission to address the House for 1 stand before you today because we the House for 1 minute and to revise minute and to revise and extend his re- have failed to deliver funding, and now and extend his remarks.) marks.) our military readiness is suffering. We Mr. TED LIEU of California. Mr. Mr. MORELLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise only have until May 15 to provide fund- Speaker, in the last 24 hours, we have today because our Nation is facing a ing to the Air Force before they start discovered that Special Counsel Robert crisis. Each day, 20 veterans take their cutting airplane repairs. Mueller wrote a letter to Attorney own lives. That is over 7,000 veterans a I urge the leadership of the House General Bill Barr saying that the At- year, more than the number of U.S. and the Senate to pass a clean disaster torney General mischaracterized the soldiers we lost in the entire Iraq war. supplemental immediately. It is nec- Mueller report. That is an extraor- We have a moral responsibility to do essary, and it is the right thing to do. dinary letter. more to protect those who have so cou- f I am now going to read into the rageously put their lives on the line to House CONGRESSIONAL RECORD the rel- defend our country. BUILDING BUFFALO’S evant portions of that letter, which is Recently, it was revealed that the WATERFRONT dated March 27, 2019, from Robert Veterans Administration spent only (Mr. HIGGINS of New York asked and Mueller to Bill Barr. $1.5 million of its $6.2 million budget was given permission to address the He writes: ‘‘The summary letter the toward suicide prevention media out- House for 1 minute.) Department sent to Congress and re- reach in fiscal year 2018.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:06 May 02, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K01MY7.013 H01MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE H3350 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 1, 2019 That is why I have introduced legis- New Democrats are intensely focused minute and to revise and extend his re- lation called the Reach Every Veteran on receiving and implementing for- marks.) in Crisis Act, to ensure those resources ward-looking and practical ideas to Mr. RYAN. Mr. Speaker, the workers are used effectively and efficiently to help everyday Americans use infra- of the United States of America are provide veterans with the support serv- structure that supports job creation tired of being pawns in this big cor- ices they need and so richly deserve. and advancement, multiple forms of porate game. It is my hope that this legislation transportation, policy proposals to President Trump came to my com- will help our veterans during their mitigate climate change, and stream- munity and said: Don’t sell your house. time of need and, hopefully, save the line bureaucracy. Don’t sell your house. We are going to lives of our Nation’s heroes. It is my hope that the President and get these house prices back up. I encourage any veteran who is fac- Republicans will join us as we focus on And, since that time, we lost the sec- ing crisis or anyone who is concerned four pillars for an infrastructure deal: ond shift at our General Motors plant; about a loved one to call the Veterans modernize America’s infrastructure and General Motors, on that same day Crisis Line: 1–800–273–8255. and seek new revenue, create an infra- that the workers were walking out, an- f structure bank to finance the project, nounced they are building a new fac- create incentives for communities tory in Mexico. PLIGHT OF PUERTO RICO most in need to finance those projects President Trump said: Don’t sell (Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois asked and through grant programs, and encour- your house. was given permission to address the age innovation and reform through re- A few months later, General Motors House for 1 minute.) sponsible regulatory streamlining and lays off the first shift. They tell the Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, the utilization of public-private part- workers 2 days after Thanksgiving. tomorrow, at a hearing examining nerships that work. And, just a couple of days ago, a Puerto Rico’s Financial Oversight Building and renovating roads, trucking company, Falcon Transport, Board, I plan to stand strong with the bridges, ports, greener schools and hos- just outside of Youngstown, Ohio, their Puerto Rican families I represent and pitals, and broadbands all need the sup- workers get a text message—600 work- demand to hear the board’s plan for re- port of Congress to advance the flow of ers get a text message at 8:00 on a Sat- versing Puerto Rico’s plight. America’s goods and services. It is urday night: You lost your job. At a time that families are leaving what we need to do to keep our domi- We got bailout money for every bank the island, schools are closing, and nance in the economy. that wants one. Every savings and loan, every corporation gets a tax cut homes and communities destroyed by f Hurricane Maria still have not been re- to the tune of $2.3 trillion, and no one CLIMATE CHANGE IS OUR built, the fiscal board is forcing Puerto gives a damn about the workers. PRESENT If we can bail out the corporations Ricans to sacrifice pensions, wages, that have done everything wrong, we and crucial government services. (Mr. ROUDA asked and was given can start helping the workers who have People are hungry, using plastic permission to address the House for 1 done everything right. tarps as roofs, and living without elec- minute and to revise and extend his re- tricity or heat. marks.) f Mr. ROUDA. Mr. Speaker, climate I toured the devastated areas earlier CLIMATE CHANGE IS REAL this year and met with families in my change isn’t a question of if or even when. Climate change is not our fu- (Mr. KILMER asked and was given district whose relatives are still suf- permission to address the House for 1 fering last week. ture. It is our present. Kids with asthma are finding it hard- minute.) Well over a year after Maria, less Mr. KILMER. Mr. Speaker, there is than 20 percent of the aid that the fis- er and harder to breathe on their walks to school or to the playground. Raging no denying it, climate change is real, cal board anticipated has been deliv- and Congress has a moral obligation to ered. fires have reduced whole communities to ash in my home State of California. act. How can Puerto Rico recover while The communities that I represent in its oversight board continues to Rising seas threaten to swallow family homes on the coast. Extreme weather Washington State are already experi- squeeze the island and President encing the impacts. Coastal Tribes are Trump continues to block disaster aid has devastated our country from the coast of Puerto Rico to the coast of Or- in the process of trying to move to and food stamps? higher ground. Changing ocean chem- Tomorrow, I will stand with our ange County. So, it bears asking: What will it take istry is impacting our marine life and brothers and sisters in Puerto Rico and for politicians to see what the Amer- the industries that depend on it. demand answers to these questions. ican people already know to be true? The Department of Defense has f Americans are already suffering from called it a threat multiplier that FOUR PILLARS FOR AN climate change, and the threat to hu- makes our world less safe. And, today, Congress will take an im- INFRASTRUCTURE DEAL mankind grows every day. In 2015, almost every country in the portant, tangible step toward address- (Ms. PLASKETT asked and was given world recognized the climate crisis and ing climate change by passing the Cli- permission to address the House for 1 signed the Paris Agreement. The mate Action Now Act, a bill that reaf- minute and to revise and extend her re- United States led the way. firms America’s commitment to the marks.) In 2017, this administration abdicated Paris climate agreement and directs Ms. PLASKETT. Mr. Speaker, House the throne of American global leader- the administration to develop a com- Democrats have an opportunity to cre- ship and joined Russia, Turkey, and prehensive plan to meet the significant ate substantive, innovative, and cost- Iran in the cheap seats. emission reductions that we as a Na- effective legislation that will bring This administration failed to lower tion, and nearly every Nation in the jobs and economic growth to America carbon emissions and protect the world, committed to back in 2015. through an infrastructure bill. lungs, homes, and wallets of the Amer- We know that making progress is not As co-chair of the New Democratic ican people. only about protecting our environ- Coalition’s Infrastructure Task Force, The Climate Action Now Act de- ment, but also about protecting our we are actively drafting policy prior- mands accountability from this White economic interests and our national se- ities to be considered for a House infra- House. It is an up-and-down vote on curity. structure bill. It is important to have whether the Members of this body sup- The American people are not just de- Americans of all sectors’ voices as we port a livable future for humankind. manding action, but leadership, to do this, and last week the infrastruc- f counter the impacts of climate change. ture listening sessions were hosted by This legislation is an important first Representatives COLIN ALLRED and PAWNS step toward meeting our long-term car- MARC VEASEY in Dallas and JOE (Mr. RYAN asked and was given per- bon emission goals, and I am proud to CUNNINGHAM in Charleston. mission to address the House for 1 cosponsor it and vote in favor of it.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:06 May 02, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K01MY7.015 H01MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE May 1, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3351 COMMUNICATION FROM THE from Massachusetts is recognized for 1 out their crops. Rainfall that once ran CLERK OF THE HOUSE hour. like clockwork has given way to The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, for droughts that could wipe out their en- COSTA) laid before the House the fol- the purpose of debate only, I yield the tire profits. lowing communication from the Clerk customary 30 minutes to the gentle- They don’t question what is going on. of the House of Representatives: woman from Arizona (Mrs. LESKO), They are not debating the science of pending which I yield myself such time whether climate change is real. They OFFICE OF THE CLERK, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, as I may consume. During consider- know. They know. Washingotn, DC, April 30, 2019. ation of this resolution, all time yield- b 1230 Hon. NANCY PELOSI, ed is for the purpose of debate only. The Speaker, House of Representatives, GENERAL LEAVE They can see it, seemingly every day as it impacts their livelihoods. I wish Washington, DC. Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I ask DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Pursuant to the unanimous consent that all Members the Republicans took climate change permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II may have 5 legislative days in which to as seriously. But instead of treating it of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- as a threat, they treat it as a punch tives, the Clerk received the following mes- revise and extend their remarks. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there line. sage from the Secretary of the Senate on A Republican Senator once brought a April 30, 2019, at 4:33 p.m.: objection to the request of the gen- That the Senate passed without amend- tleman from Massachusetts? snowball onto the Senate floor, trying ment H.R. 1222. There was no objection. to prove that climate change isn’t real With best wishes, I am, Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, on because it still snows sometimes. You Sincerely, Monday, the Rules Committee met and can’t make this stuff up. CHERYL L. JOHNSON. reported a rule, House Resolution 329. Just the other day, President Trump f It provides for the consideration of mocked clean energy by suggesting PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION H.R. 9 under a structured rule that that windmills cause cancer. Are you OF H.R. 9, CLIMATE ACTION NOW makes 30 amendments in order. kidding me? That is the President of ACT It also provides for 90 minutes of gen- the United States. eral debate, with the chair and the I won’t pretend to know what goes on Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, by di- in the President’s head, but I know rection of the Committee on Rules, I ranking minority member of the Com- mittee on Foreign Affairs controlling this: His announcement in June 2017 call up House Resolution 329 and ask that he would be pulling the United for its immediate consideration. 60 minutes, and the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on States out of the Paris climate agree- The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- ment was indefensible. lows: Energy and Commerce controlling 30 minutes. This agreement set an ambitious goal H. RES. 329 Mr. Speaker, the measure we are con- of keeping warming below 2 degrees Resolved, That at any time after adoption sidering today makes clear that under Celsius and established binding com- of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant this Democratic majority science is mitments for countries to meet to re- to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the duce emissions. It recognized climate House resolved into the Committee of the once again respected here in the House Whole House on the state of the Union for of Representatives, that facts matter, change is a global problem that re- consideration of the bill (H.R. 9) to direct the and that the word of the fossil fuel quires a global solution. President to develop a plan for the United lobby is not going to rule the day, be- If the President gets his way and ac- States to meet its nationally determined cause there is no debate on our side tually withdraws the United States, we contribution under the Paris Agreement, and about something as basic as climate would stand alone as one of the only for other purposes. The first reading of the change. nations in the world not to be part of bill shall be dispensed with. All points of The evidence is overwhelming. It is it. Even Syria, a nation embroiled in order against consideration of the bill are happening, Mr. Speaker, and human war, announced that it would sign on. waived. General debate shall be confined to Thankfully, we are not out of it yet, the bill and shall not exceed 90 minutes, with beings are playing a defining role. 60 minutes equally divided and controlled by Now, you don’t have to take my word but we could be starting as early as the chair and ranking minority member of for it. You can ask virtually any sci- 2020. the Committee on Foreign Affairs and 30 entist working in the field today, be- H.R. 9 would ensure the President minutes equally divided and controlled by cause 97 percent of all climate sci- wouldn’t get his way by requiring him the chair and ranking minority member of entists agree that it is happening—97 to develop a plan to meet our commit- the Committee on Energy and Commerce. percent. ments under the Paris Agreement. After general debate the bill shall be consid- There is a United Nations body It is called the Climate Action Now ered for amendment under the five-minute Act because we can’t wait, Mr. Speak- rule. The bill shall be considered as read. All charged with looking at the science points of order against provisions in the bill here called the Intergovernmental er. Climate change isn’t some far-off are waived. No amendment to the bill shall Panel on Climate Change. threat. It is not a problem for our be in order except those printed in the report Do you know what it has found? That great-grandchildren or even our grand- of the Committee on Rules accompanying the evidence is unequivocal. children to solve. It is our problem. It this resolution. Each such amendment may The facts are as clear as day. is here today, impacting our Nation be offered only in the order printed in the re- But you don’t even need to read the and our future. port, may be offered only by a Member des- report to know that something is hap- It is not just about the weather. Cli- ignated in the report, shall be considered as pening here. Just look out your win- mate change also negatively impacts read, shall be debatable for the time speci- fied in the report equally divided and con- dow. Once-in-a-generation hurricanes public health and our national secu- trolled by the proponent and an opponent, are becoming commonplace; record- rity. Experts have even developed a shall not be subject to amendment, and shall breaking storms are becoming the new term to describe those displaced not be subject to a demand for division of the norm; and drastic temperature swings by its destructive impacts, ‘‘American question in the House or in the Committee of are now just the way it is. climate refugees.’’ the Whole. All points of order against such My district is home to more than This is not the time for handwringing amendments are waived. At the conclusion 1,800 farms, and I visit with farmers or indecisiveness and not the time to of consideration of the bill for amendment often. Climate change isn’t just an let the fossil fuel industry that funds the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may issue on their minds; it is sometimes some campaigns outweigh the facts. It have been adopted. The previous question the top issue on their minds when they is certainly not the time for more shall be considered as ordered on the bill and are asked about the challenges that stunts or snowballs on the floor. amendments thereto to final passage with- they face. This is the time to act boldly, to lis- out intervening motion except one motion to These farmers have told me about ten to what the scientists are telling recommit with or without instructions. how heat waves disrupt what was once us, and to protect our planet for future The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. TED a reliable growing season and how un- generations. That is what H.R. 9 is all LIEU of California). The gentleman expected frosts have completely wiped about.

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Let’s sup- without a strategy that had broad bi- and security havoc: deep freezes; an in- port this rule and the underlying legis- partisan support of Congress. credible 5 feet of water dumped on lation and send an undeniable message If H.R. 9 were enacted into law, it Houston, Texas, by a hurricane; in that, under this majority, we value would put the United States into a po- other areas, droughts, amazing science and recognize the urgent need sition where it could not enforce any wildfires, and extensive disease. to act on climate change. other country’s action and would put What we need is alternative energy, Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of us at a disadvantage. not Trump ‘‘alternative facts,’’ and de- my time. I have heard from some of my Demo- cisions that are based on science, not Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I thank cratic colleagues that their energy on mythology. President Trump’s re- Chairman MCGOVERN for yielding me policies are good for consumers, that it jection of sound climate change facts the customary 30 minutes, and I yield creates many jobs and benefits the only makes Chinese clean energy great myself such time as I may consume. economy. When they argue this, they again. Mr. Speaker, we find ourselves on the point to States like California, with We need to lead on the road to clean floor, yet again, to consider a rule for their renewable energy mandates. green energy, not get run over. Fight- a piece of legislation that is nothing However, California finds itself in the ing climate change is an existential more than another messaging bill precarious situation where it actually challenge, but it is also an amazing against the President of the United pays Arizona to take their energy. This economic opportunity. We can create States. is not good energy or economic policy. green jobs right here with technology This new Democratic majority has If Democrats were serious about solv- that is exported to the world, instead spent nearly 20 percent—20 percent—of ing big problems for the American peo- of letting our international competi- the time debating bills on the floor ple, they would partner and work tors prevail. that are nonbinding messaging pieces across the aisle to find bipartisan solu- Recommitting to the Paris climate of legislation. H.R. 9 is just another ex- tions that they knew would have a agreement is more than bipartisan. It ample of this majority’s intent on mes- chance to pass in the U.S. Senate and is joining 2,000 American businesses. It saging against the President and the be signed by the President. is joining 23 States. It is joining cities lack of any true agenda for the Amer- Mr. Speaker, I urge opposition to the across America, like San Antonio and ican people. rule, and I reserve the balance of my Austin, that have already pledged that The reality is that we all want clean time. they want climate action, not more air, clean water, and a healthy environ- Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield nonsense and climate denying. ment. Who doesn’t? However, this bill myself such time as I may consume. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The isn’t the solution. Before I yield to the gentleman from time of the gentleman has expired. Addressing environmental policy Texas, let me make a couple of points. Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield should not include extreme policies First of all, just so the RECORD is an additional 30 seconds to the gen- like the Green New Deal, nor should it clear, under President Trump’s poli- tleman from Texas. involve binding ourselves to inter- cies, which are now taking effect and Mr. DOGGETT. It is joining 21 senior national agreements that put the are now reversing some of the advances Defense officials who identify climate United States at a disadvantage to its that we made under previous adminis- change action as a way to address a main security and economic competi- trations, basically, these policies have major national security challenge. tors in the world, and with no regard to consequences. In 2018, our emissions President Trump continues to block cost for American consumers and rate- rose by 3.4 percent. We are going in the meaningful environmental action by payers. wrong direction. clogging the corridors of power with Republicans have a better approach. When the gentlewoman talks about fossil fuel industry cheerleaders. A We can protect our environment by all these other alternative energy Green New Deal is an alternative to promoting policies favoring clean en- sources that are clean and green that the same old dirty deal threatening our ergy, like nuclear, hydropower, natural my Republican friends support, she ne- planet with dark money, where the gas, wind, solar, and carbon capture, glects to point out that this President only thing green is that money clog- and removing barriers to the deploy- hasn’t seen a fossil fuel that he hasn’t ging and polluting our democracy. ment of new technologies and innova- wanted to embrace. In fact, he wants to Climate action does bear some costs, tion. go back and invest more in coal, which but inaction has even greater costs. The United States is already leading is hard to believe, given all the sci- Let’s embrace the simple truth that the world in reducing greenhouse gas entific evidence that exists about the preserving the Earth is worth it. Let’s emissions through innovation and dangers of coal for our atmosphere. embrace an America that is leading on technological development. Between There is no question where this a green economic revolution. 2000 and 2014, in fact, the U.S. reduced President is coming from. He doesn’t Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 emissions more than 18 percent. believe in climate change, and that is minutes to the gentleman from Lou- We should be focused on continuing what is so shocking, that the whole isiana (Mr. SCALISE), my good friend to reduce emissions, developing and ex- world, the scientific community all and the Republican whip. porting clean energy technologies, and over the world, has warned us time and Mr. SCALISE. Mr. Speaker, I thank making our communities more resil- time again that this is a real problem, my colleague from Arizona for yielding ient, all while ensuring affordable and and we have a President who doesn’t and for leading on this issue for the reliable energy prices and prioritizing believe it. It is stunning. It is stunning, economy of the United States of Amer- the consumer and American security but that is what we are dealing with. ica and for hardworking families. and prosperity. Basically, this is an attempt to try If you look at what getting back in We have serious questions concerning to get us back on the right track, to the Paris accord would do, Mr. Speak- costs, effectiveness, and the feasibility take this problem, which is already er, it would wreck our economy in of the U.S. commitments made by the having significant negative con- many different ways. Obama administration under the Paris sequences in our country, and do some- The people hardest hit by the United Agreement 4 years ago. Even then-Sec- thing about it. States getting back in the Paris accord retary of State Kerry noted during the It is time to come together and tell are the very people who don’t need to Paris negotiations that if the United the President, who doesn’t believe in be hit the most, those with the lowest States cut its CO2 emissions to zero, it science, that science is real, that it is income in our country, because it would still not offset the emissions something we ought to take seriously, would increase energy costs. By out- coming from the rest of the world. and that we ought to do something side estimates, this bill, complying The Obama administration’s commit- about it. with the unachievable requirements ments in Paris were made without a Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the that they have in this bill, would cost clear plan to meet those promises, gentleman from Texas (Mr. DOGGETT). up to 2.7 million American jobs.

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By the way, why don’t we look at the Climate Assessment, by 2090, lost Ineffective though it may be, the bill countries that are begging us to get wages will reach $155 billion, mortality does nothing to address the serious back into the Paris accord? Not one of from extreme temperatures will sur- fundamental flaws in the Paris Agree- the countries in the entire European pass $140 billion, and coastal property ment, nor does it offer any substantial Union is in compliance with the damage will approach $120 billion. All legislation to consider the problem of unachievable targets set in the Paris told, the U.S. economy could lose more our own changing climate. accord. In fact, France, which Paris is than 10 percent of its GDP under the Instead, like many other bills the in, is not even in compliance with the worst-case scenario. majority has offered in Congress, to- target. So people can deny that this is a day’s legislation is all talk, no action. Then they tell us: Hey, America, why problem all they want, but they do so It is simply another messaging bill to don’t you come into this thing, this at great economic risk for our country allow the majority to go on record in disaster of an agreement that none of and for other economies around the opposition to President Trump. That is the countries in Europe are in compli- world. not legislating. ance with? Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to Madam Speaker, it didn’t have to be Then you look at what it would do, the gentlewoman from Washington this way. We had an opportunity to im- again, to wreck America’s economy. (Ms. DELBENE). prove this bill both at the committees Let’s talk about carbon emissions. If Ms. DELBENE. Madam Speaker, I rise of jurisdiction and again at the Rules this is really about carbon emissions, in support of H.R. 9, the Climate Ac- Committee this week, and we could like the Green New Deal and other tion Now Act. have made the bill better if we had crazy ideas that would wreck the Washington’s First District is home made more amendments from both American economy, get rid of fossil to some of our Nation’s most beautiful sides of the aisle in order for consider- fuels. You don’t have to fly around on parks, mountains, and waterways, and ation on the floor. Legislating is better planes anymore. You don’t have to we are already seeing the consequences and more effective when all Members worry about missing a flight because of climate change: can have their ideas considered before there wouldn’t be any flights. That is Snowpack in the north Cascades is final passage. how ludicrous their ideas are, yet they currently 20 to 40 percent below normal Making more amendments in order is believe in them. amounts; a pledge that we have heard time and They all do this under the guise of Last year, wildfires ravaged the West time again from my good friend and carbon emissions. As they say on the Coast, resulting in poor air quality and my good chairman, Mr. MCGOVERN, so other side, climate action does have public health issues; it is unfortunate that this rule misses some cost. Let’s talk about that cost: Washington State just had the sec- a perfect opportunity to have robust $250 billion in higher taxes, as well as ond driest March on record, and there debate on ideas from both sides of the lower wages for American families. is a greater likelihood of more fires aisle. You wonder why they are rioting in through the summer. At the Rules Committee Monday the streets of France. In Paris, where This is why Congress must take ac- night, 91 amendments were proposed the accord was signed, they are having tion and pass H.R. 9. We need to be and considered. Of those, 45 were pro- riots over this radical idea. By the moving forward, not backward. posed by Democrats, 44 by Republicans, way, again, they are not even in com- President Trump’s statement of in- and 2 were bipartisan. Of the 44 Repub- pliance with it. tent to withdraw from the Paris cli- lican amendments, 35 had no points of Then you look at where these jobs mate agreement is a grave mistake order against them or any parliamen- would go. The jobs would go to China that would have lasting effects on our tary issues, yet when the final rule was and India, which are not only exempt, planet and our economy. proposed and passed out of committee, Mr. Speaker, but those countries actu- H.R. 9 is an important step forward, it made in order 30 amendments: 1 bi- ally emit four or five times more car- ensuring the United States upholds our partisan amendment, 26 Democratic bon than we do here because we have commitments under the agreement and amendments, and just 3 Republican good environmental standards in leads in the green economy. amendments. America. Madam Speaker, I urge my col- Is that really how the majority wants leagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ on the rule and to operate going forward, 58 percent of b 1245 the underlying legislation. the Democratic amendments allowed We have been decreasing our carbon Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, I yield to come to the floor, but just 6 percent emissions in America. In fact, we have 4 minutes to the gentleman from Okla- of the Republican amendments and just decreased our carbon emissions down homa (Mr. COLE), my good friend and 8 percent without points of order? That to the level that they were at in the the ranking member of the Rules Com- is an abysmal result. year 2000. mittee. For example, my good friend RODNEY We are doing it not by signing some Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, I thank DAVIS of Illinois proposed an amend- radical job-killing accord; we are doing my very good friend, Mrs. LESKO, for ment that simply would have noted it through American ingenuity, some- yielding. that the 2018 farm bill is relevant to thing we have always celebrated in this Well, we are here again, Madam achieving the goals of reducing green- country, something that we are the Speaker, on yet another bill that isn’t house gas emissions and would have re- world leader at. going to pass the Senate, isn’t going to quired the President to add the Com- Why would we want to give that ad- become law, and doesn’t really do any- mittee on Agriculture to any reports vantage away? And not just giving it thing. he sends on this topic to the Foreign away in the name of saving the planet, As they have done over and over Affairs and Energy and Commerce giving it away to countries like China again over the past few months, my Committees. This is a commonsense and India, who are increasing carbon Democratic friends seem content to amendment that takes into account emissions dramatically higher than us. bring up virtue-signaling messaging the role agriculture can play in reduc- This is a disaster for our economy. bills as a substitute for passing real bi- ing greenhouse gas emissions, yet the We need to reject this bad deal. partisan legislation to solve problems amendment was blocked from consider- Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I facing the American people. ation on the floor. yield myself such time as I may con- Today’s bill purports to force the What is the harm, I ask, in debating sume. President to return the United States that amendment here on the floor and

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But I will point out and the Democratic majority of the carbon emission-free nuclear power and for the record that the committee has House Rules Committee received a other forms of renewable energy with made in order 30 amendments, a total total of 91 amendments submitted for zero emissions, like hydropower, could of 31 pages of amendments on a 6-page consideration on the legislation that contribute to meeting the United bill. we have before us, and as you just States’ obligation under the Paris I think we have a long way to go to heard from Mr. COLE, of the 45 Demo- Agreement. achieve the record of closed rules that cratic amendments, more than half It seems logical to me that, when you the previous Congress had, well over were made in order, 26 of those; but of are seeking to reduce greenhouse gas 100 closed rules. That broke, I think, the 44 Republican amendments sub- emissions, using energy sources that every closed rule record in history. We mitted for consideration, only 3—let are emission-free makes sense, yet the certainly don’t want to get there, but me repeat that—3 of those were made majority didn’t even want to discuss we need to continue to figure out ways in order. that on the floor and blocked both of we can be more accommodating, and he Myself, I offered 2 of those 44 amend- Dr. BURGESS’ amendments. What harm has my word that I will do that. ments. They were noncontroversial. was there in discussing them? Madam Speaker, I yield 11⁄2 minutes They were ruled germane to the legis- I could go on and on, but the reality to the gentlewoman from Maine (Ms. lation before us by the House Parlia- is that the majority has used its power PINGREE). mentarian, and all they did, simply, at the Rules Committee to block con- Ms. PINGREE. Madam Speaker, I was recognize the clean, renewable ben- sideration of dozens of amendments thank Mr. MCGOVERN for his good work efits of hydropower and the clean emis- that could have and should have been and for yielding me the time. sions-free benefits of nuclear power, discussed on the floor. Greenhouse gas emissions did not but Chairman MCGOVERN and his com- When the Democrats took majority happen in isolation. They have wide- mittee refused to allow this recogni- control in the House, they promised a spread impact and will not be curbed tion. more inclusive process with more mi- without global coordination. The So we have got to ask ourselves, nority voices heard, more Republican Obama administration understood that Madam Speaker: amendments considered. fact, and that is why they entered Why? Why, if we are supposedly here The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. CAS- America into an international compact to debate policy affecting our environ- TOR of Florida). The time of the gen- to curb emissions on a global scale. ment and our climate, why would they tleman has expired. When the Trump administration re- not want to discuss the clean energy Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, I yield treated from the Paris accord last that comes from hydroelectric dams an additional 2 minutes to the gen- year, it meant the effects of climate like those in my district along the Co- tleman from Oklahoma (Mr. COLE). change would only get worse in my lumbia and Snake Rivers? Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, I thank home State of Maine. In Maine, cli- Why would they not want to discuss the gentlewoman for yielding me addi- mate change isn’t an abstraction, it is the emissions-free energy produced by tional time. not a silly floor debate that has no nuclear power plants like the Columbia When the Democrats took majority meaning. It is a very real threat to our Generating Station in my district in control of the House, they promised a economy and to our way of life. central Washington. more inclusive process, more minority I recently met with farmers in my voices heard, more Republican amend- State who told me climate change is It is because the efforts put forward ments considered. If today’s action is here now and we need real solutions to by Democrats in the House, be it the any indication, we have a long way to adapt and to mitigate. flawed Paris agreement legislation go in making that promise a reality. I met with climate scientists from that is before us or the radical Green Instead, we are moving forward with a the University of Maine who told me New Deal proposal—which, I might deeply flawed bill that could and invasive species are threatening the add, has no mention of hydropower and should have been improved through the livelihoods of our foresters. actually calls for the end of nuclear amendment process. I also met with shellfish growers and power in our Nation—have nothing to I have been a member of the Rules harvesters who are grappling with the do with science and everything to do Committee for a long time, including effects of ocean acidification, of ex- with politics. many years in the majority. It is fair treme weather events, and of the very The majority party, the Democrats, to ask: How did we do when we were in real fact that the Gulf of Maine is with these proposals, is more focused the majority? Let’s look at the record. warming faster than 95 percent of the on pushing a mandated top-down sys- In the 115th Congress, under Repub- Earth’s other waters. tem that will inevitably do nothing to lican control of the Rules Committee, This is real, and I don’t want my help our environment. 45 percent of the amendments made in grandchildren looking back and saying: What we should be doing, and what order were Democratic, 38 percent were ‘‘Why didn’t Congress fix the problem my Republican colleagues continue to Republican, 17 percent were bipartisan. when they could?’’ advocate for, is focusing on the free The statistics for today’s rule is a far H.R. 9 is the first piece of positive market approach spurred by collabora- cry from the fairness of that record. climate change legislation to receive a tion and innovation between our na- If the majority truly wants to ad- vote in the House in years. The bill will tional laboratories, research univer- dress the environment and wants to reaffirm America’s commitment to sities, Federal partners, and the pri- legislate, then we can all certainly do fighting climate change and will put vate sector. better than the bill before us today, this Congress on a course to take on Madam Speaker, I would say to my and we can do better than the process the climate crisis before it is too late. friend Mr. MCGOVERN that, when Re- we saw with this bill. All Members Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, I yield publicans were in the majority, we should have an opportunity to be 3 minutes to the gentleman from Wash- made a conscientious effort on the heard, and we should all have an oppor- ington (Mr. NEWHOUSE), my good Rules Committee to provide equitable tunity to make the bill better today. friend. treatment of amendments offered to Madam Speaker, I urge opposition to Mr. NEWHOUSE. Madam Speaker, I legislation. With the process before us the rule and the underlying legislation. thank the gentlewoman from Arizona today, it is disappointing to see the Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I for yielding. chairman not following in that good yield myself such time as I may con- Madam Speaker, I rise in opposition faith effort, and I would urge a ‘‘no’’ sume. to the rule that is before us today. As vote.

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He was Madam Speaker, I rise today in is a real threat or that our constitu- on the Rules Committee when the Re- strong opposition to H.R. 9. ents somehow don’t care about this publicans were in charge last time and Madam Speaker, if we are really issue, which they do. voted for a record number of 103 closed going to speak about what makes And just one other thing. I want to rules. That meant that not a single sense, what doesn’t make sense, or make sure that the RECORD is clear on amendment, Republican or Democrat, what does have a relevance, let’s not process. This bill went through two could be made in order. Never once, forget about who bears the brunt of the committee hearings—Foreign Affairs never once, did I hear him express res- cost of what we are talking about. It is and Energy and Commerce—and two ervation about the historic closed proc- hardworking Americans. markups before it went to the Rules ess that the Republicans embraced. I find it interesting that we talk Committee where we granted a struc- And as far as his amendment goes, as about: Well, do you know what, you tured rule and we are having a debate the gentleman knows, the Paris cli- guys did stuff the last time that pre- here on the floor. That is called regular mate agreement operates under the vented us from getting amendments in, order. I know some of my Republican theory that parties should be able to so we are following along with the friends don’t know what regular order satisfy their compliance plans any way same thing. I have great respect for the is, because when they were in charge they choose. There are neither pre- chairman of the Rules Committee, but bills routinely came to the Rules Com- ferred nor prohibited ways to reduce I have to say that if the whole purpose mittee that bypassed committees of ju- emissions. of this is what I think it is, then I risdiction and then were closed up and Since the Paris Agreement is fuel would like to go back to the actual be- sent to the floor with no amendments and technology neutral, we think this ginning where this should have been at all. bill should be too. But I just find it treated as a treaty and it should have Madam Speaker, I yield 11⁄2 minutes hard to sit here and to listen with any gotten the advice and consent of the to the gentlewoman from Illinois (Ms. level of seriousness to the gentleman’s Senate. Why did President Obama not SCHAKOWSKY), the distinguished chair- complaints. When he was on the Rules do that? Obviously, he did it because he woman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, they broke every record in couldn’t get the advice and consent of Subcommittee on Consumer Protection the history of Congress being the most the Senate, so he decided to do it this and Commerce. closed Congress in the history of our way. Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, country. Can we do better? Yes, we can, If our whole job in coming to the peo- I thank the gentleman for yielding. and we should do better. ple’s House is to defend the American Madam Speaker, I rise in support of But I will remind the gentleman, people, then we need to take a real the rule and the underlying bill. again, that there were 30 pages of long look at what it is that we are try- Climate change is the greatest, the amendments made in order on a 6-page ing to defend. This bill today is a mes- greatest, and most urgent challenge of bill, a bill, by the way, that the gentle- saging bill, there is no question about our time and this government should woman, Mrs. LESKO, said is not a seri- it. never put corporate profits and those ous bill anyway. So, I am not quite If you look at the damage that could kinds of concerns ahead of the health sure what the messaging is here: that be done to the American people—I am and safety of our children and our fu- it is not serious or that it is serious talking about the American people ture. enough where we need to have more now, not a philosophy that is out there, Climate change isn’t just a Demo- amendments. I can’t quite figure their not an agenda that is out there, but I cratic or a Republican issue. It is an logic out here. am talking about hardworking Ameri- existential issue for our species on this Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to cans: a loss of nearly 400,000 jobs—this planet. the gentlewoman from the District of is according to the Heritage Founda- I am hearing so many mischaracteri- Columbia (Ms. NORTON). tion—an average manufacturing loss of zations of what the Paris accord is. Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, I over 200,000 jobs, a total income loss of These standards that are applied to the thank the gentleman for yielding, and more than $20,000 per family, a GDP United States are not from the outside, I thank him for his important work on loss of over $2.5 trillion, and increases not coming from across the pond. We this urgent bill. in household electricity expenditures agree to reduce carbon emissions on It is too late to overstate the ur- between 13 percent and 20 percent. The our own terms. Every country develops gency of the climate crisis. It has al- biggest offenders in the world are its own plan and its own program. ready assumed emergency status in China and India, and they aren’t part This issue about jobs is just ridicu- parts of the world, including parts of of this so-called agreement. lous. Everyone understands that our States like Florida. If we are really concerned about pro- future is not in the fossil fuel industry. The threatened withdrawal of the tecting the people who sent us here to The future is in the green technologies U.S. from the Paris climate accord be their voice, then we ought to look at that are being developed by entre- should be considered an international what their voice is and who bears the preneurs. Young people get it. The 21st crime. The United States is the only burden of a philosophy, a failed philos- century jobs of the future are clean nation to threaten to withdraw from ophy, that has no chance of working technologies that make sure our planet the agreement, but others, such as itself into law. We know that, and yet is good and that entrepreneurs can ac- Brazil, seem willing to follow our lead. today we will come here, and we will tually succeed. I am encouraged, though, that in our rail against something that isn’t really The costs of not doing this right now country, even though we have record on the list of what the American people are so enormous. We are seeing, prac- polarization today, Americans over- have the greatest concerns over. tically every year, what are called 500- whelmingly want the United States to The people who I represent back in year floods. They are only supposed to remain in the agreement. The absurd- Pennsylvania, they thank me every happen once every 500 years, and now ity of sealing our own fate by faking day for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act be- we are seeing State after State, in my blindness to the climate catastrophe is cause it has reduced their utility bills. own Midwest, under water, and it hap- not lost on the American people we Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I pens all the time. represent. This is the most serious yield myself such time as I may con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The issue faced by the Congress of the sume. time of the gentlewoman has expired. United States in our history. We must Madam Speaker, let me just remind Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I vote for the life, not the end of the my colleagues that the impact on our yield an additional 30 seconds to the planet. economy is astronomical if we do noth- gentlewoman.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:06 May 02, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K01MY7.026 H01MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE H3356 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 1, 2019 Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. What is the cost We can’t have effective climate pol- and you look at South America, and when that we are bearing in all of our States icy that puts the United States at a you look at many other places in this world, and at the Federal level to mitigate disadvantage to its main security and including Russia, including many other the problems that are caused by cli- places, the air is incredibly dirty, and when economic competitors in the world. you’re talking about an atmosphere, oceans mate change? And I want to just say to This is not an America First agenda. are very small,’’ Trump said in an apparent my colleagues: These words are on the This legislation is more of a redistribu- reference to pollution around the globe. RECORD. You might want to consider tion of wealth scheme than actual ‘‘And it blows over and it sails over. I mean not embarrassing your children and sound environmental policy. we take thousands of tons of garbage off our your grandchildren and future genera- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The beaches all the time that comes over from tions of yours with making the kinds time of the gentleman has expired. Asia. It just flows right down the Pacific. It of statements you are. Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, I yield flows and we say, ‘Where does this come The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- from?’ And it takes many people, to start off an additional 30 seconds to the gen- with.’’ bers are reminded to address their re- tleman. Katharine Hayhoe, a climate scientist at marks to the Chair. Mr. DUNCAN. I think it is telling Texas Tech University, said in an email Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, I yield when former U.N. climate official Tuesday that the president’s comments risk 2 minutes to the gentleman from South Ottmar Edenhofer said regarding inter- leaving the nation vulnerable to the ever- Carolina (Mr. DUNCAN), my good friend. national climate policy, ‘‘We redis- growing impacts of a warming planet. ‘‘Facts Mr. DUNCAN. Madam Speaker, I rise tribute de facto the world’s wealth by aren’t something we need to believe to make them true—we treat them as optional at our today to oppose the rule and the under- climate policy.’’ lying legislation that is both ill-ad- peril,’’ Hayhoe said. ‘‘And if we’re the presi- Madam Speaker, I urge my col- dent of the United States, we do so at the vised and misguided. leagues to defeat this rule and defeat The environment in the United peril of not just ourselves but the hundreds the underlying legislation. of millions of people we’re responsible for.’’ States isn’t getting dramatically worse Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I Andrew Dessler, a professor of atmospheric as those on the other side claim. We include in the RECORD a Washington sciences at Texas A&M University, struggled are using more while actually reducing Post article entitled ‘‘Trump on cli- to find a response to the president’s com- air pollutants. mate change: ‘People like myself, we ments. ‘‘How can one possibly respond to The total emissions of the six major this?’’ Dessler said when reached by email, have very high levels of intelligence air pollutants has dropped by 68 per- calling the president’s comments ‘‘idiotic’’ but we’re not necessarily such believ- cent since 1970. This is a feat no other and saying Trump’s main motivation seemed ers.’ ’’ country has accomplished. to be attacking the environmental policies [From the Washington Post, Nov. 27, 2018] of the Obama administration and criticizing How did we do this? These milestones political adversaries. have been reached due to free-market TRUMP ON CLIMATE CHANGE: ‘PEOPLE LIKE In his comments, Trump also seemed to in- innovation and technological advances MYSELF, WE HAVE VERY HIGH LEVELS OF voke a theme that is common in the world of only possible in a capitalistic society. INTELLIGENCE BUT WE’RE NOT NECESSARILY climate-change skepticism—the idea that This is how to solve problems, not SUCH BELIEVERS’ not so long ago, scientists feared global cool- through disastrous plans like the Paris (By Josh Dawsey, Philip Rucker, Brady ing, rather than the warming that is under- climate accord that imposes burden- Dennis and Chris Mooney) way today. President Trump on Nov. 26 reacted to a ‘‘If you go back and if you look at articles, some and costly regulations not ap- they talk about global freezing,’’ Trump proved by Congress. Remember that: major report issued Nov. 23 that said climate change will challenge the economy, environ- said. ‘‘They talk about at some point, the not approved by Congress. planet is going to freeze to death, then it’s The accord, which was negotiated ment, and human health. (The Washington Post) going to die of heat exhaustion.’’ This may refer to an oft-cited 1975 News- unilaterally by the Obama administra- President Trump on Tuesday dismissed a week article titled ‘‘The Cooling World’’ or a tion with little congressional over- landmark report compiled by 13 federal agen- 1974 Time magazine story titled ‘‘Another sight, was flawed in both process and cies detailing how damage from global Ice Age?’’ But researchers who have reviewed substance. The Obama administration warming is intensifying throughout the this period have found that while such ideas country, saying he is not among the ‘‘believ- skipped the ratification process in the were indeed afoot at the time, there was ‘‘no ers’’ who see climate change as a pressing Senate and tied the American people’s scientific consensus in the 1970s’’ about a problem. hands through executive power. global cooling trend or risk, as there is today The comments were the president’s most In fact, I offered an amendment in about human-caused climate change. committee to delay this legislation extensive yet on why he disagrees with his In other words, scientists’ understanding own government’s analysis, which found that of where the planet is headed, and the con- until the Senate performed their con- climate change poses a severe threat to the stitutional duty, but the other side sequences, is far more developed now than it health of Americans, as well as to the coun- was in the 1970s. would rather send billions of taxpayer try’s infrastructure, economy and natural At present, Earth has warmed roughly one dollars to other countries without con- resources. The findings—unequivocal, urgent degree Celsius (1.8 degrees Fahrenheit) above gressional approval. If the American and alarming—are at odds with the Trump late-19th-century, preindustrial levels. Mul- people are forced to put aside their per- administration’s rollback of environmental tiple analyses have shown that without rapid sonal needs in order to help the global regulations and absence of any climate ac- emissions cuts—well beyond what the world good, the Constitution should be fol- tion policy. is undertaking—the warming will continue ‘‘One of the problems that a lot of people and could blow past key thresholds that sci- lowed, and the Senate should perform like myself, we have very high levels of in- their proper role. entists say could lead to irrevocable climate- telligence but we’re not necessarily such be- related catastrophes, such as more-extreme The substance of the Paris climate lievers,’’ Trump said during a freewheeling weather, the death of coral reefs and losses accord was equally flawed and would 20-minute Oval Office interview with The of major parts of planetary ice sheets. have significantly damaged the Amer- Washington Post in which he was asked why On Tuesday, a U.N. report underscored ican economy. It is estimated that the he was skeptical of the dire National Climate again how the world is far off course on its Paris climate accord would result in a Assessment his administration released Fri- promises to cut greenhouse-gas emissions. loss of 400,000 jobs, a total income loss day. The report found that, with global emissions of $20,000 or more per family of four, ‘‘As to whether or not it’s man-made and still increasing as of 2017, it is unlikely they whether or not the effects that you’re talk- will peak by 2020. Scientists have said carbon and an aggregate gross domestic prod- ing about are there, I don’t see it,’’ he added. emissions must fall sharply in coming years uct loss of over $2.5 trillion. Trump did not address the fundamental if the world is to have a chance of avoiding While causing harm to the U.S. econ- cause of climate change. The president riffed the worst consequences of climate change. omy, the accord does nothing to hold on pollution in other parts of the world. He Trump also made reference to recent dev- the biggest offenders of the emissions talked about trash in the oceans. He opined astating wildfires in California, which sci- accountable, nations like Russia and on forest management practices. But he said entists say have been made more intense and China. Again, an amendment was of- little about what scientists say is actually deadly by climate change. But the president fered in committee to hold these na- driving the warming of the planet—emis- instead focused on how the forests that sions of carbon dioxide from the burning of burned have been managed. Previously, he tions—Russia and China—to the same fossil fuels. has praised Finland for spending ‘‘a lot of standards the United States would be ‘‘You look at our air and our water and it’s time on raking and cleaning’’ its forest held to and it was shot down by the right now at a record clean. But when you floors—a notion that left the Finnish presi- other side. look at China and you look at parts of Asia dent flummoxed.

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And it’s a massive Investments in important tech- This year, we have seen record flood- problem in California.’’ nologies like renewable energy, clean ing in the Midwest, unprecedented ‘‘You go to other places where they have cars, and green buildings mean that wildfires in the West, and record tem- denser trees, it’s more dense, where the trees California is on track to drop our emis- peratures across the country. are more flammable, they don’t have forest sions to 80 percent of 1990 levels by In Vermont—and talk about eco- fires like this because they maintain,’’ he said. ‘‘And it was very interesting I was 2050. Now the Federal Government nomic impacts—the ski season is get- watching the firemen, and they were raking must follow. ting shorter. In one study, it has noted brush.... It’s on fire. They’re raking it, The urgency of fighting climate that, even under the most optimistic working so hard. If that was raked in the be- change cannot be in question. Neither climate change models, all the ski ginning, there would be nothing to catch on can our commitment to the Paris areas in southern New England will no fire.’’ Agreement. I urge passage of this bill. longer be economically viable by 2040. Trump wasn’t the only administration offi- That would be thousands of jobs melt- cial on Tuesday to shrug off the federal gov- b 1315 ernment’s latest climate warnings. In a tele- ing away as a result of climate change. Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, may I We have had 16 disasters in 2017 with vision appearance in California, Interior Sec- inquire as to how many minutes I have retary Ryan Zinke acknowledged that fire damage exceeding $1 billion, spending remaining. $306 billion on weather-related disas- seasons have grown longer in the state but The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- added, ‘‘Climate change or not, it doesn’t re- ters that year. tlewoman from Arizona has 10 minutes lieve you of responsibility to manage the for- Climate change is a priority for remaining. The gentleman from Massa- est.’’ young people and local officials. It now chusetts has 11 minutes remaining. Meanwhile, asked Tuesday about the find- must become a priority for Congress. ings of the nearly 1,700-page climate report Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, I re- The Climate Action Now Act takes the administration released on Black Friday, serve the balance of my time. an important step in this direction by White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I keeping us—or getting us back into the echoed her boss. yield 11⁄2 minutes to the gentleman ‘‘We think that this is the most extreme Paris climate agreement and not taken from Illinois (Mr. SCHNEIDER). version and it’s not based on facts,’’ Sanders Mr. SCHNEIDER. Madam Speaker, I out by the action of a single person. said of the National Climate Assessment. thank my colleague for yielding me the This bill is just the start of fulfilling ‘‘It’s not data-driven. We’d like to see some- our obligations and our opportunity to thing that is more data-driven. It’s based on time. modeling, which is extremely hard to do Madam Speaker, it has been nearly 2 slow climate change. when you’re talking about the climate. years since President Trump recklessly Now, some folks are fearful about the Again, our focus is on making sure we have announced the United States’ with- economic consequences of addressing the safest, cleanest air and water.’’ drawal from the Paris climate accord. climate change, but a confident nation Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I We are now the only country in the faces its problems; it doesn’t deny do that because I want the RECORD to world not firmly behind this agree- them. It is in facing these problems reflect this President’s ignorance on an ment. that we are actually going to create issue that is not only of national con- There are times where we must stand jobs, not lose jobs. cern but of international concern. alone. This is not one of them. Climate So, Madam Speaker, I commend Rep- In the past three annual worldwide change and its impacts are an existen- resentative CASTOR for her leadership threat assessments, the U.S. intel- tial threat, and American leadership on this legislation. I urge my col- ligence communities have cited cli- has an important role to play, but leagues to support this bill as the be- mate change as a national security under the Trump administration, we ginning of undertaking the opportunity threat and a multiplier of threats that are retreating from our responsibility that we have economically to build a create instability, food and water and giving up our seat at the table. stronger and safer environment. shortages, refugee and population mi- Two years ago, more than 180 Rep- Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, I re- gration, and economic disruption. This resentatives joined my resolution con- serve the balance of my time. is a matter that we can’t ignore any- demning President Trump’s withdrawal Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I more. We need to pass this bill. from the Paris Agreement, but the Re- yield 11⁄2 minutes to the gentlewoman Madam Speaker, I yield 11⁄2 minutes publican leadership refused to let this from California (Ms. BROWNLEY). to the gentlewoman from California body vote its will. Today, that changes. Ms. BROWNLEY of California. (Ms. JUDY CHU). That is because this House is finally re- Madam Speaker, climate change is an Ms. JUDY CHU of California. Madam flecting the will of the American peo- existential threat that requires the en- Speaker, climate change is a crisis ple, which, by a 5-to-1 margin, support tire international community to solve. that demands our immediate attention. staying in the agreement. The Paris Agreement was a monu- Its effects are ongoing. It will impact We need to work with the rest of the mental achievement, rightly praised all of us eventually, whether through world, and the nations of the world are across the world and in Congress. The worse storms, bigger wildfires, less looking to us to lead. Staying in the President’s impulsive decision to pull food and water, or conflicts over re- Paris Agreement and developing a plan out of the agreement was one of the sources. to meet emission reduction targets most dangerous acts of his Presidency. The good news is, we still have the agreed to would be an important first My district, Ventura County, knows time and ability to halt the worst ef- step. all too well the devastating economic fects. That is what the Paris climate As this House takes action to pass and human toll of climate change, agreement achieved. This landmark H.R. 9, I hope the Senate will follow which has increased the frequency and agreement was the first ever to unite our lead and promptly take up the leg- severity of deadly wildfires in our com- 195 countries around the common goal islation, and I hope today’s vote—this munity. of protecting our planet from the worst vote—represents just the first of many Climate change is also a threat to impacts of our own actions. That is efforts to reduce our greenhouse gas our national security and military why we must pass H.R. 9, to keep the emissions and prevent a global climate readiness. President from pulling us out of this disaster. I am the proud Representative of deal and require the administration to Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, I re- Naval Base Ventura County, and I develop concrete plans to meet our serve the balance of my time. know that climate change will increase emissions reduction targets. Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I problems with coastal corrosion at our Under the Paris Agreement, each yield 11⁄2 minutes to the gentleman Navy base and other U.S. military in- country agreed to meet our own goals from Vermont (Mr. WELCH). stallations worldwide. In Ventura

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The U.S. must also invest in health will go a long way to ensure that the United erally fall into the sea. adaptation strategies to help communities States fulfills our commitments under the As sea levels rise and the severity of address the varied health impacts they are Paris Agreement and stays on the path to se- coastal storms increase, these prob- already facing. rious action on climate change. lems will only grow more acute. Fortu- On behalf of the patients and communities This legislation demonstrates leadership nately, House Democrats have recog- we serve, we urge you to vote YES on H.R. 9, and vision needed to tackle the climate cri- nized these threats, and we have devel- the Climate Action Now Act. sis. We urge you to support the Climate Ac- Sincerely, oped plans to address them through the tion Now Act to help make the future cli- Allergy & Asthma Network, Alliance of mate safe for our children and grandchildren creation of the Select Committee on Nurses for Healthy Environments, American and honor America’s commitments to help the Climate Crisis, on which I proudly Lung Association, American Public Health confront this global challenge. serve. Association, Association of Schools and Pro- Signed, The Climate Action Now Act is our grams of Public Health, Asthma and Allergy Alaska Wilderness Action, Alliance of pledge to the world that many in the Foundation of America, Children’s Environ- Nurses for Healthy Environments, Arizona mental Health Network, Climate for Health, Parks and Recreation Association, Blue Fu- United States Congress want our Na- Health Care Climate Council, Health Care tion to be a global leader in solving ture, Bold Alliance, Chispa, Chispa Arizona, Without Harm, National Association of Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Clean Water Ac- this crisis. I urge my Republican col- County and City Health Officials, National tion, Climate Hawks Vote, Climate Law & leagues to vote to protect our chil- Environmental Health Association, National Policy Project, Climate Reality Project, Col- dren’s and our grandchildren’s future Medical Association, Physicians for Social orado Farm and Food Alliance, Conservation and our national security. I urge a Responsibility, Public Health Institute. Colorado, Defend Our Future, Defenders of ‘‘yes’’ vote on the rule and on the bill. Wildlife, Earthjustice, Earthworks, Eastern APRIL 29, 2019. PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclama- Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, I re- DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: On behalf of our serve the balance of my time. tion, Elders Climate Action. millions of members and supporters across Endangered Species Coalition, Environ- Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I the country, we urge you to support H.R. 9, ment America, Environment Colorado, Envi- include in the RECORD a letter from the Climate Action Now Act, to ensure the ronment North Carolina, Environmental De- leading public health advocates in sup- U.S. meets its commitments under the Paris fense Fund, Environmental Justice Center of port of H.R. 9, as well as a letter signed Agreement and to reinforce our national re- Chestnut Hill United Church, Environmental solve to address climate change. Law & Policy Center, Friends of Ironwood by many of the leading environmental The Paris Agreement is a global response Forest, Gasp, Green The Church, organizations in support of this legisla- to the greatest environmental challenge of GreenLatinos, Hispanic Access Foundation, tion. our time. It includes, for the first time, spe- Hispanic Federation, Interfaith Power & APRIL 29, 2019. cific commitments from all major countries Light, Kids Climate Action Network, League DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: The undersigned and a pathway for each country to strength- of Conservation Voters, League of Women public health and medical organizations urge en its own domestic climate actions in the Voters of the United States, National His- you to support H.R. 9, the Climate Action years ahead. United States leadership and panic Medical Association, National Parks Now Act. The bill would help ensure that the participation was crucial in bringing the Conservation Association, National Wildlife United States adheres to the science-based world together to act. But now, by threat- Federation. targets in the Paris Agreement and develops ening to exit the agreement, the Trump ad- ministration risks isolating itself, under- Natural Resources Defense Council, NC a plan to meet them, both essential steps to League of Conservation Voters, Oxfam Amer- protecting public health from the impacts of mining global climate action, and weakening America’s international influence on a broad ica, Partnership for Policy Integrity, Physi- climate change. cians for Social Responsibility Pennsyl- Climate change is a public health emer- array of critical foreign policy issues. Americans are experiencing climate vania, Public Citizen, Sierra Club, The gency. The science clearly shows that com- Healthy Environment Alliance of Utah munities across the nation are experiencing change here and now in a rising tide of ex- treme weather disasters, from hurricanes in (HEAL Utah), The Trust for Public Land, the health impacts of climate change, in- The Wilderness Society, Union of Concerned cluding enhanced conditions for ozone and the southeast, to wildfires in the west, to flooding right now in the country’s heart- Scientists, Voices for Progress, World Wild- particulate air pollution, which cause asth- life Fund. ma attacks, cardiovascular disease and pre- land. It’s no surprise that polls consistently mature death; increased instances of ex- show that concern over the climate crisis is Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I treme heat, severe storms and other desta- rising across generational, geographic, and yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from bilizing weather patterns that disrupt peo- partisan lines. Rhode Island (Mr. LANGEVIN). Americans’ personal experience is under- ple’s access to essential healthcare; in- (Mr. LANGEVIN asked and was given scored by a raft of new scientific reports. creased spread of vector-borne diseases; and Last fall the Intergovernmental Panel on permission to revise and extend his re- longer and more intense allergy seasons. Climate Change (IPCC) confirmed that cli- marks.) These threats are no longer hypothetical, mate change is already happening, and ambi- Mr. LANGEVIN. Madam Speaker, I and Americans across the country have expe- tious action to curb carbon pollution is need- thank the gentleman for yielding. rienced them firsthand. ed starting now to stave off steadily wors- Madam Speaker, I rise in strong sup- Every American’s health is at risk due to ening impacts in the U.S. and across the climate change, but some populations are at port of H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now globe. The last four years have been the hot- Act. greater risk, including infants, children, sen- test on record since global measurements iors, pregnant women, low-income commu- The simple fact of the matter is that began in 1880, according to the National Oce- climate change is real, and it is cre- nities, some communities of color, people anic and Atmospheric Administration and with disabilities and many people with the National Aeronautics and Space Admin- ating enormous consequences for the chronic diseases. Evidence and experience istration. And the National Climate Assess- United States. It is a threat to coast- shows that these populations will dispropor- ment—prepared by 13 federal agencies and lines and property values, to public tionately bear the health impacts of climate released by the Trump Administration last health, and to our economy. change without concerted action to both year—lays out the stark reality of current But it is also affecting our military mitigate and adapt to climate change. climate impacts in all regions of the nation The science is also clear that limiting in- readiness, our national security, and it and projects how much worse they could get. is changing the strategic environment crease in global temperatures to no more Without significant global action, the Na- than 1.5 degrees Celsius is essential. The tional Climate Assessment concludes: ‘‘ris- in which our country and our troops Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ing temperatures, sea level rise, and changes operate. That is why I added language found dramatic differences in health impacts in extreme events are expected to increas- to the fiscal year 2018 National Defense between 1.5 and 2 degrees, including in heat- ingly disrupt and damage critical infrastruc- Authorization Act making it clear that related morbidity and mortality, ozone-re- ture and property, labor productivity, and Congress acknowledges climate change lated mortality, and vector-borne diseases. the vitality of our communities.’’ ‘‘[C]oastal is a threat to our national security. The Paris Agreement’s goals are to keep the economies and property are already at risk,’’ My amendment also requires the De- world well under 2 degrees Celsius and to especially communities disproportionately pursue efforts to further stay below 1.5 de- comprised of low-income and minority partment of Defense to assess the mili- grees. Americans. In short, climate change is al- tary bases most threatened by climate H.R. 9 is an important step toward what ready here in America and it’s already harm- change, including an analysis of future must become a comprehensive set of policies ing Americans’ lives. costs of how to deal with and mitigate

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This year, on the Armed Why not truly let the American people we defeat the previous question, then Services Committee, we will continue know where the Democrats stand on we will amend the rule and enable a to require the Pentagon to better as- what I believe is a radical proposal vote on the Green New Deal, and I hope sess and report on the climate threat. that will hurt our Nation and kill jobs? to have support in that regard. Madam Speaker, the Climate Action Madam Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to But I understand it may be difficult Now Act is about honoring our global the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. HICE), for some of my colleagues across the commitments. As Americans, we rise my good friend. aisle to do so, and if they are unable to to meet our challenges; we do not hide Mr. HICE of Georgia. Madam Speak- help support us on this previous ques- from them. We solve problems. We de- er, I thank my good friend, Mrs. LESKO, tion, then I have another opportunity. for yielding some time. velop new technologies, and we inno- b 1330 vate to create a more sustainable H.R. 9 is an attempt simply to force the President to reenter an ineffectual If we do not defeat the previous ques- world. That is our Nation’s proud herit- international agreement, one that tion immediately following this vote age, and that is the spirit that we pushes the United States to adopt bur- series, I am going to file a discharge should bring toward engaging this cli- densome, painful measures and hold us petition to ensure a vote on the Green mate threat. to a standard that no other country The Paris Agreement was crafted New Deal. I encourage all Members that is a part of the agreement has through the work of American nego- here to vote against the previous ques- bothered to meet themselves, all to do tiators with other countries around the tion, vote against the rule, and sign something that we are already doing, world. It was signed by an over- the discharge petition. Let’s have a and that is lowering greenhouse gas whelming 174 countries, plus the Euro- vote on the Green New Deal. emissions. Again, I thank the gentlewoman for pean Union. This agreement represents But H.R. 9 is not the real agenda of yielding this time. a clear consensus to get serious and our Democratic colleagues. To under- Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, I yield combat climate change. stand what the real Democratic Party myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I urge all of my col- wants to do, one need look no further Madam Speaker, in closing, we all leagues to support this bill. The threat than H. Res. 109, better known as the want to protect the environment, both is real. Time is of the essence. The Green New Deal. Republicans and Democrats, and en- time to act is now. Look, people in my district are not sure that we are leaving a better world Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, I yield asking where I stand or what I think for on our children, grandchildren, and myself such time as I may consume. about the Paris climate agreement, but future generations. Madam Speaker, if we defeat the pre- they are asking, eagerly, where I stand Unfortunately, H.R. 9 is not, in my vious question, I will offer an amend- on the Green New Deal. Everywhere I opinion, a legitimate solution. H.R. 9 is ment to the rule to provide additional go, people are asking about it. little more than a messaging bill that consideration of H. Res. 109, the noto- Last night, on a telephone townhall, is intended to undermine the President rious Green New Deal. several questions were asking where I and message to the Democratic base. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous stood on this. They are concerned that We do have an opportunity to get consent to insert the text of my their Representative might support a things done here, but it takes a will- amendment in the RECORD, along with proposal that would drastically in- ingness from those in power to work extraneous material, immediately crease their energy bills. with us in a bipartisan fashion for a so- prior to the vote on the previous ques- And businesses I talk to want to lution. tion. know whether or not I would support Republicans want to focus on clean The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there what amounts to a torrent of heavy- and affordable energy solutions that objection to the request of the gentle- handed regulations. will create stability for consumers at woman from Arizona? I assure you, as I did them, that I do affordable rates. We should be working There was no objection. not. I strongly oppose the Green New together on these solutions and on real Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, it is Deal, but I cannot say the same for my pieces of legislation that have the abil- about time that the American people colleagues across the aisle. ity to pass the U.S. Senate and be know where Members of Congress stand Madam Speaker, 92 Democrats have signed by the President. on this radical proposal of the Green cosponsored the Green New Deal, and Madam Speaker, I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote New Deal, which will change nearly nearly every Democrat running for on the previous question and a ‘‘no’’ every aspect of Americans’ lives. Even President has endorsed it. It seems vote on the underlying measure, and I the sponsor of this legislation has re- clear that this really is the new policy yield back the balance of my time. quested hearings on this proposal since platform for the Democratic Party. Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, the Speaker and the Democratic lead- I know that many of my Democratic how much time do I have remaining? ership refuse to give the Green New colleagues disagree with me. They be- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Deal any legislative hearings. I would lieve strongly in the policies of the tleman from Massachusetts has 41⁄2 like to lay out some of it here. Green New Deal, and I am sure some of minutes remaining. Estimations show energy bills under their constituents would agree as well. Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I the Green New Deal would spike by as But I am also positive that their con- yield myself the balance of my time. much as $3,800 per year, per family. stituents, Democratic constituents, This is like the theater of the absurd, The resolution calls for upgrading want to know where their Representa- when I listen to my Republican col- all—all—existing buildings in the tive stands on this issue just as much leagues. We have a bill, H.R. 9, that United States and constructing new as mine want to know where I stand. says that the United States should not buildings to achieve maximal energy So let’s have a vote. remove itself from the Paris climate efficiency, which could range between But let’s be frank with each other. accord. I have one colleague saying $1.6 trillion, with a t, and $4.2 trillion The Speaker would not allow a re- that it is a messaging bill that means in cost. corded vote. Speaker PELOSI knows nothing. I have other Republican col- What is the estimated total price tag very likely that to have a vote on the leagues saying that if we pass this, it is for the Green New Deal? Up to $93 tril- Green New Deal could cost the Demo- the end of the world because it is going lion. That is with a t, trillion dollars. crats the majority. to have all these implications. So where is this money going to So, look, here is the deal. We Repub- Then we get lectured to by my Re- come from? The Green New Deal could licans are more than happy to go on publican colleagues for almost an hour

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:06 May 02, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K01MY7.031 H01MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE H3360 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 1, 2019 now that 30 amendments are not This is the challenge of our genera- Courtney Kennedy Pocan Cox (CA) Khanna Porter enough on a 6-page bill, that we need tion. It is more important than petty Craig Kildee Pressley more and more amendments in order. partisanship. Crist Kilmer Price (NC) Then, the gentleman from Georgia President Trump seems obsessed with Crow Kim Quigley comes to the floor and says: I want to dismantling anything that Barack Cuellar Kind Raskin Cummings Kirkpatrick Rice (NY) offer the Green New Deal, and I want Obama has ever done. That doesn’t Cunningham Krishnamoorthi Richmond to offer it under a closed rule where no- mean that Congress should sit idly by Davids (KS) Kuster (NH) Rose (NY) body can amend it. when it comes at the expense of the fu- Davis (CA) Lamb Rouda ture of our planet. Davis, Danny K. Langevin Roybal-Allard I mean, you can’t make this stuff up. Dean Larsen (WA) Ruiz The Republicans are saying: We don’t With climate change, public health is DeFazio Larson (CT) Ruppersberger want hearings, and we don’t want at risk and our national security is en- DeGette Lawrence Rush markups. We want nothing. We just dangered. The President may be un- DeLauro Lawson (FL) Ryan DelBene Lee (CA) Sa´ nchez want to bring it to the floor under a willing to rise to the challenge, but Delgado Lee (NV) Sarbanes closed rule so that nobody, Democrats this Democratic majority is not. Con- Demings Levin (CA) Scanlon or Republicans, can amend it. gress shouldn’t let another one of his DeSaulnier Levin (MI) Schakowsky Deutch Lewis Schiff I support the Green New Deal. I have temper tantrums ruin our planet. Dingell Lieu, Ted Schneider some ideas to make it a little bit bet- Madam Speaker, I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote Doggett Lipinski Schrader ter. I would like to have some amend- on the previous question, and I urge a Doyle, Michael Loebsack Schrier ‘‘yes’’ vote on this rule and the under- F. Lofgren Scott (VA) ments made in order. But my Repub- Engel Lowenthal Scott, David lican friends say no amendments, lying resolution. Escobar Lowey Serrano closed rule, shut it all down. Old habits The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- Eshoo Luja´ n Sewell (AL) die hard. bers are reminded to refrain from en- Espaillat Luria Shalala Evans Lynch Sherman When the Republicans were in gaging in personalities toward the Finkenauer Malinowski Sherrill charge, they presided over the most President. Fletcher Maloney, Sires closed Congress in the history of our The text of the material previously Foster Carolyn B. Slotkin referred to by Mrs. LESKO is as follows: Frankel Maloney, Sean Smith (WA) country, and they just can’t break that Fudge Matsui Soto old habit. AMENDMENT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 329 Gabbard McAdams Spanberger Well, you know what? We want to Gallego McBath Speier At the end of the resolution, add the fol- Garamendi McCollum Stanton move on a Green New Deal, but we lowing: Garcı´a (IL) McEachin Stevens want to do it right. We want to do SEC. 2. Immediately upon adoption of this Garcia (TX) McGovern Suozzi hearings, and you can have some of resolution, the House shall proceed to the Golden McNerney Swalwell (CA) your friends and allies who are cli- consideration in the House of the resolution Gomez Meeks Takano Gonzalez (TX) Meng Thompson (CA) mate-change deniers come to testify (H. Res. 109) recognizing the duty of the Fed- eral Government to create a Green New Gottheimer Moore Thompson (MS) against it if you want. We will bring Green (TX) Morelle Tlaib Deal. The resolution shall be considered as experts and scientists because we be- Grijalva Moulton Tonko read. The previous question shall be consid- Haaland Mucarsel-Powell Torres (CA) lieve in science. We will have them ered as ordered on the resolution and pre- Harder (CA) Murphy Torres Small come to talk about why it is important amble to adoption without intervening mo- Hayes Nadler (NM) and how we can improve it. tion or demand for division of the question Heck Napolitano Trahan We look forward to that, but not except one hour of debate equally divided Higgins (NY) Neal Trone and controlled by the Majority Leader and Hill (CA) Neguse Underwood under a closed rule with no hearings Himes Norcross Van Drew and no markups. This is embarrassing. the Minority Leader or their respective des- Horn, Kendra S. O’Halleran Veasey ignees. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not Madam Speaker, the United States Horsford Ocasio-Cortez Vela apply to the consideration of House Resolu- Houlahan Omar Vela´ zquez has a unique role to play in fighting tion 109. Hoyer Pallone Visclosky climate change, not just because we Huffman Panetta Wasserman Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I should be leading the way on innova- Jackson Lee Pappas Schultz yield back the balance of my time, and tion or because we have the largest Jayapal Pascrell Waters I move the previous question on the Jeffries Payne Watson Coleman economy anywhere but because we resolution. Johnson (GA) Perlmutter Welch played a major role in furthering this Johnson (TX) Peters Wexton The SPEAKER pro tempore. The crisis. Kaptur Peterson Wild question is on ordering the previous Keating Phillips Wilson (FL) Between 1970 and 2013, the U.S. question. Kelly (IL) Pingree Yarmuth ranked number one in total carbon The question was taken; and the NAYS—191 emissions. We released more carbon Speaker pro tempore announced that into the atmosphere than China, Aderholt Cline Gonzalez (OH) the ayes appeared to have it. Allen Cloud Gooden Japan, or any of the other 40 global na- Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, on tions. That is according to the Emis- Amash Cole Gosar that I demand the yeas and nays. Amodei Collins (GA) Granger sions Database for Global Atmospheric The yeas and nays were ordered. Armstrong Collins (NY) Graves (GA) Arrington Comer Graves (LA) Research. I don’t think we should be The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- turning our back on a problem that we Babin Conaway Graves (MO) ant to clause 9 of rule XX, the Chair Bacon Cook Green (TN) helped create. will reduce to 5 minutes the minimum Baird Crawford Griffith It isn’t a radical or partisan idea. Ex- time for any electronic vote on the Balderson Crenshaw Grothman perts consider 1988 to be the year that Banks Curtis Guest question of adoption of the resolution. Barr Davidson (OH) Guthrie the science behind climate change be- The vote was taken by electronic de- Bergman Davis, Rodney Hagedorn came widely known and accepted, and vice, and there were—yeas 228, nays Biggs DesJarlais Hartzler Bilirakis Diaz-Balart Hern, Kevin that is the year when a Republican 191, not voting 12, as follows: Presidential nominee, George H.W. Bishop (UT) Duffy Herrera Beutler [Roll No. 172] Bost Duncan Hice (GA) Bush, pledged that he would fight the Brady Dunn Higgins (LA) YEAS—228 greenhouse effect with the ‘‘White Brooks (AL) Emmer Hill (AR) House effect.’’ Aguilar Boyle, Brendan Chu, Judy Brooks (IN) Estes Holding Allred F. Cicilline Buchanan Ferguson Hollingsworth We have come a long way since then, Axne Brindisi Cisneros Buck Fitzpatrick Hudson Madam Speaker, and I don’t mean posi- Barraga´ n Brown (MD) Clark (MA) Bucshon Fleischmann Huizenga tively. There was a time when Repub- Bass Brownley (CA) Clarke (NY) Budd Flores Hunter Beatty Bustos Clay Burchett Fortenberry Hurd (TX) licans cared about the environment, Butterfield Cleaver Burgess Foxx (NC) Johnson (LA) when they understood that issues like Bera Beyer Carbajal Clyburn Byrne Fulcher Johnson (OH) Ca´ rdenas Cohen Calvert Gaetz Johnson (SD) the climate crisis were something that Bishop (GA) Case Connolly Carter (GA) Gallagher Jordan we needed to work on in a bipartisan Blumenauer Casten (IL) Cooper Carter (TX) Gianforte Joyce (OH) Blunt Rochester way. Now they have become the party Castor (FL) Correa Chabot Gibbs Joyce (PA) of climate change deniers. Bonamici Castro (TX) Costa Cheney Gohmert Katko

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:06 May 02, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K01MY7.033 H01MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE May 1, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3361 Kelly (MS) Nunes Stefanik Garcia (TX) Luja´ n Rush Rice (SC) Smith (NJ) Walden Kelly (PA) Olson Steil Golden Luria Ryan Riggleman Smucker Walker King (IA) Palazzo Steube Gomez Lynch Sa´ nchez Roby Spano Walorski King (NY) Palmer Stewart Gonzalez (TX) Malinowski Sarbanes Rodgers (WA) Stauber Waltz Kinzinger Pence Stivers Gottheimer Maloney, Scanlon Roe, David P. Stefanik Watkins Kustoff (TN) Posey Taylor Green (TX) Carolyn B. Schakowsky Rogers (AL) Steil Weber (TX) LaHood Ratcliffe Thompson (PA) Grijalva Maloney, Sean Schiff Rogers (KY) Steube Webster (FL) LaMalfa Reed Thornberry Haaland Matsui Schneider Rose, John W. Stewart Wenstrup Lamborn Reschenthaler Rouzer Stivers Timmons Harder (CA) McAdams Schrader Westerman Latta Rice (SC) Hayes McBath Schrier Roy Taylor Tipton Williams Lesko Riggleman Heck McCollum Scott (VA) Rutherford Thompson (PA) Turner Wilson (SC) Long Roby Schweikert Thornberry Upton Higgins (NY) McEachin Scott, David Loudermilk Rodgers (WA) Hill (CA) Scott, Austin Timmons Wittman Wagner McGovern Serrano Lucas Roe, David P. Horn, Kendra S. McNerney Sewell (AL) Sensenbrenner Tipton Womack Walberg Luetkemeyer Rogers (AL) Horsford Meeks Shalala Shimkus Turner Wright Walden Marchant Rogers (KY) Houlahan Meng Sherman Simpson Upton Yoho Walker Marshall Rose, John W. Hoyer Moore Sherrill Smith (MO) Wagner Young Walorski Massie Rouzer Huffman Morelle Sires Smith (NE) Walberg Zeldin Waltz Mast Roy Jackson Lee Moulton Slotkin McCarthy Rutherford Watkins Jayapal Mucarsel-Powell Smith (WA) NOT VOTING—17 Weber (TX) McCaul Scalise Jeffries Murphy Soto Abraham Hastings Rooney (FL) Webster (FL) McClintock Schweikert Johnson (GA) Nadler Spanberger Adams Higgins (LA) Scalise Wenstrup McHenry Scott, Austin Johnson (TX) Napolitano Speier Blumenauer Himes Titus Westerman McKinley Sensenbrenner Kaptur Neal Stanton Carson (IN) Marchant Vargas Williams Meadows Shimkus Keating Neguse Stevens Cartwright Norman Woodall Meuser Simpson Wilson (SC) Kelly (IL) Norcross Suozzi Harris Perry Miller Smith (MO) Wittman Kennedy O’Halleran Swalwell (CA) Mitchell Smith (NE) Womack Khanna Ocasio-Cortez Takano b 1410 Moolenaar Smith (NJ) Wright Kildee Omar Thompson (CA) Mooney (WV) Smucker Yoho Kilmer Pallone Thompson (MS) So the resolution was agreed to. Mullin Spano Young Kim Panetta Tlaib The result of the vote was announced Newhouse Stauber Zeldin Kind Pappas Tonko as above recorded. Kirkpatrick Pascrell Torres (CA) NOT VOTING—12 Krishnamoorthi Payne Torres Small A motion to reconsider was laid on Abraham Harris Rooney (FL) Kuster (NH) Perlmutter (NM) the table. Adams Hastings Titus Lamb Peters Trahan Stated against: Carson (IN) Norman Vargas Langevin Peterson Trone Mr. HIGGINS of Louisiana. Madam Speak- Cartwright Perry Woodall Larsen (WA) Phillips Underwood Larson (CT) Pingree Van Drew er, had I been present, I would have voted b 1401 Lawrence Pocan Veasey ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall No. 173. Lawson (FL) Porter Vela Mr. STEUBE, Ms. HERRERA Lee (CA) Pressley Vela´ zquez f BEUTLER, Messrs. CURTIS, STEW- Lee (NV) Price (NC) Visclosky RAISING A QUESTION OF THE ART, GROTHMAN and ROGERS of Levin (CA) Quigley Wasserman Levin (MI) Raskin Schultz PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE Alabama changed their vote from Lewis Rice (NY) Waters ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ Lieu, Ted Richmond Watson Coleman Mr. GREEN of Tennessee. Madam Ms. WILSON of Florida and Mr. Lipinski Rose (NY) Welch Speaker, I rise to offer a question of ESPAILLAT changed their vote from Loebsack Rouda Wexton the privileges of the House previously Lofgren Roybal-Allard Wild ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Lowenthal Ruiz Wilson (FL) noticed. So the previous question was ordered. Lowey Ruppersberger Yarmuth The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The result of the vote was announced Clerk will report the resolution. as above recorded. NAYS—188 The Clerk read as follows: The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Aderholt DesJarlais Johnson (SD) H. RES. 304 Allen Diaz-Balart Jordan question is on the resolution. Amash Duffy Joyce (OH) Whereas Michael Cohen testified under The question was taken; and the Amodei Duncan Joyce (PA) oath as a witness before the House Com- Speaker pro tempore announced that Armstrong Dunn Katko mittee on Oversight and Reform on February the ayes appeared to have it. Arrington Emmer Kelly (MS) 27, 2019; Babin Estes Kelly (PA) Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, on Whereas Michael Cohen falsely testified Bacon Ferguson King (IA) under oath, ‘‘I have never asked for, nor that I demand the yeas and nays. Baird Fitzpatrick King (NY) would I accept, a pardon from President The yeas and nays were ordered. Balderson Fleischmann Kinzinger Banks Flores Kustoff (TN) Trump’’; The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a Barr Fortenberry LaHood Whereas in truth and fact, attorney for Mi- 5-minute vote. Bergman Foxx (NC) LaMalfa chael Cohen, Lanny Davis, admitted on The vote was taken by electronic de- Biggs Fulcher Lamborn March 6, 2019, that Cohen ‘‘directed his at- vice, and there were—yeas 226, nays Bilirakis Gaetz Latta torney to explore possibilities of a pardon at Bishop (UT) Gallagher Lesko one point with Donald J. Trump lawyer Rudy 188, not voting 17, as follows: Bost Gianforte Long Giuliani as well as other lawyers advising [Roll No. 173] Brady Gibbs Loudermilk Brooks (AL) Gohmert Lucas President Trump’’; YEAS—226 Brooks (IN) Gonzalez (OH) Luetkemeyer Whereas in truth and fact, attorney for Mi- Aguilar Cicilline DeGette Buchanan Gooden Marshall chael Cohen, Michael Monico, admitted in a Allred Cisneros DeLauro Buck Gosar Massie March 12, 2019, letter that Cohen’s testimony Axne Clark (MA) DelBene Bucshon Granger Mast was inaccurate; Barraga´ n Clarke (NY) Delgado Budd Graves (GA) McCarthy Whereas in truth and fact, the ex post rep- Bass Clay Demings Burchett Graves (LA) McCaul Beatty Cleaver DeSaulnier Burgess Graves (MO) McClintock resentation by Cohen’s attorney does not Bera Clyburn Deutch Byrne Green (TN) McHenry annul Cohen’s intentionally false and mis- Beyer Cohen Dingell Calvert Griffith McKinley leading testimony; Bishop (GA) Connolly Doggett Carter (GA) Grothman Meadows Whereas in truth and fact, Cohen’s testi- Blunt Rochester Cooper Doyle, Michael Carter (TX) Guest Meuser mony under oath was delivered in the con- Bonamici Correa F. Chabot Guthrie Miller text of apologizing for all his criminal ac- Boyle, Brendan Costa Engel Cheney Hagedorn Mitchell tivities; F. Courtney Escobar Cline Hartzler Moolenaar Brindisi Cox (CA) Eshoo Cloud Hern, Kevin Mooney (WV) Whereas in truth and fact, Cohen’s denial Brown (MD) Craig Espaillat Cole Herrera Beutler Mullin of ever seeking a pardon contained no quali- Brownley (CA) Crist Evans Collins (GA) Hice (GA) Newhouse fiers about the context of his statement; Bustos Crow Finkenauer Collins (NY) Hill (AR) Nunes Whereas in truth and fact, Cohen’s denial Butterfield Cuellar Fletcher Comer Holding Olson of ever seeking a pardon, as uttered under Carbajal Cummings Foster Conaway Hollingsworth Palazzo oath in his testimony, was absolute and un- Ca´ rdenas Cunningham Frankel Cook Hudson Palmer equivocal; Case Davids (KS) Fudge Crawford Huizenga Pence Casten (IL) Davis (CA) Gabbard Crenshaw Hunter Posey Whereas in truth and fact, Cohen testified Castor (FL) Davis, Danny K. Gallego Curtis Hurd (TX) Ratcliffe under oath that he and his lawyers spent Castro (TX) Dean Garamendi Davidson (OH) Johnson (LA) Reed hours editing his written statement sub- Chu, Judy DeFazio Garcı´a (IL) Davis, Rodney Johnson (OH) Reschenthaler mitted to the Committee on Oversight and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:34 May 02, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A01MY7.008 H01MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE H3362 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 1, 2019 Reform preceding his testimony, which in- [Roll No. 174] Fleischmann Kinzinger Rouzer cluded the written assertion, ‘‘I have never Flores Kustoff (TN) Roy AYES—226 asked for, nor would I accept, a pardon from Fortenberry LaHood Rutherford Foxx (NC) LaMalfa Schweikert President Trump’’; Aguilar Gomez Ocasio-Cortez Allred Gonzalez (TX) Omar Fulcher Lamborn Scott, Austin Whereas in truth and fact, Cohen’s denial Amash Gottheimer Pallone Gaetz Latta Sensenbrenner in his written statement of never asking for Axne Green (TX) Panetta Gallagher Lesko Shimkus a Presidential pardon was an unqualified as- Barraga´ n Grijalva Pappas Gianforte Long Simpson sertion; Bass Haaland Pascrell Gibbs Loudermilk Smith (MO) Gohmert Lucas Smith (NE) Whereas Michael Cohen falsely testified Beatty Harder (CA) Payne Bera Hayes Perlmutter Gonzalez (OH) Luetkemeyer Smith (NJ) under oath that he ‘‘did not want to go to Beyer Heck Peters Gooden Marchant Smucker the White House’’ and he ‘‘did not want a Bishop (GA) Higgins (NY) Peterson Gosar Marshall Spano role or title in the administration’’; Blumenauer Hill (CA) Phillips Granger Massie Stauber Blunt Rochester Himes Pingree Graves (GA) Mast Stefanik Whereas in truth and fact the United Graves (LA) McCarthy Steil States Attorney’s Office for the Southern Bonamici Horn, Kendra S. Pocan Boyle, Brendan Horsford Porter Graves (MO) McCaul Steube District of New York submitted to Federal F. Houlahan Pressley Green (TN) McClintock Stewart court a sentencing memorandum expressing Brindisi Hoyer Price (NC) Griffith McHenry Stivers Michael Cohen’s desire to work in the White Brown (MD) Huffman Quigley Grothman McKinley Taylor House, explaining: ‘‘during and after the Brownley (CA) Jackson Lee Raskin Guest Meadows Thompson (PA) campaign, Cohen privately told friends and Bustos Jayapal Rice (NY) Guthrie Meuser Thornberry Butterfield Jeffries Richmond Hagedorn Miller Timmons colleagues, including in seized text mes- Hartzler Mitchell Tipton sages, that he expected to be given a promi- Carbajal Johnson (TX) Rose (NY) Ca´ rdenas Kaptur Rouda Herrera Beutler Moolenaar Turner nent role and title in the new administra- Case Keating Roybal-Allard Hice (GA) Mooney (WV) Upton tion. When that did not materialize, Cohen Casten (IL) Kelly (IL) Ruiz Higgins (LA) Mullin Wagner found a way to monetize his relationship Castor (FL) Kennedy Ruppersberger Hill (AR) Newhouse Walberg with and access to the President’’; Castro (TX) Khanna Rush Holding Nunes Walden Hollingsworth Olson Walker Whereas Michael Cohen falsely testified Chu, Judy Kildee Ryan ´ Hudson Palazzo Walorski under oath on other factual matters of mate- Cicilline Kilmer Sanchez Cisneros Kim Sarbanes Huizenga Palmer Waltz rial significance; Clark (MA) Kind Scanlon Hunter Pence Watkins Whereas Michael Cohen’s intentionally Clarke (NY) Kirkpatrick Schakowsky Hurd (TX) Posey Weber (TX) false testimony was aimed at obscuring the Clay Krishnamoorthi Schiff Johnson (LA) Ratcliffe Webster (FL) Cleaver Kuster (NH) Schneider Johnson (OH) Reed Wenstrup truth and ameliorating the extent of his own Johnson (SD) Reschenthaler Westerman personal embarrassment; Clyburn Lamb Schrader Cohen Langevin Schrier Jordan Rice (SC) Williams Whereas intentionally false testimony to a Connolly Larsen (WA) Scott (VA) Joyce (OH) Roby Wilson (SC) committee of the House of Representatives Cooper Larson (CT) Scott, David Joyce (PA) Rodgers (WA) Wittman harms the integrity of the proceedings of the Correa Lawrence Serrano Katko Roe, David P. Womack Kelly (MS) Rogers (AL) Wright House; Costa Lawson (FL) Sewell (AL) Courtney Lee (CA) Shalala Kelly (PA) Rogers (KY) Yoho Whereas it is a Federal crime to provide Cox (CA) Lee (NV) Sherman King (NY) Rose, John W. Zeldin false information to Congress and the failure Craig Levin (CA) Sherrill NOT VOTING—22 to enforce this crime further undermines the Crist Levin (MI) Sires integrity of the House; and Crow Lewis Slotkin Abraham Harris Rooney (FL) Adams Hastings Scalise Whereas it is the judgment of the House of Cuellar Lieu, Ted Smith (WA) Cummings Lipinski Soto Armstrong Hern, Kevin Titus Representatives that providing a copy of the Cunningham Loebsack Spanberger Carson (IN) Johnson (GA) Vargas official transcript of the hearing of the Com- Davids (KS) Lofgren Speier Cartwright King (IA) Woodall mittee on Oversight and Reform on February Davis, Danny K. Lowenthal Stanton Cloud Norman Young 27, 2019, to the Department of Justice would Dean Lowey Stevens Davis (CA) Perry aid the Attorney General’s consideration of DeFazio Luja´ n Suozzi DeGette Riggleman investigation and potential prosecution of DeLauro Luria Swalwell (CA) Michael Cohen’s criminal conduct: Now, DelBene Lynch Takano b 1426 Delgado Malinowski Thompson (CA) therefore, be it Demings Maloney, Thompson (MS) Mr. VAN DREW changed his vote Resolved, that the House of Representatives DeSaulnier Carolyn B. Tlaib from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ directs the chair of the Oversight and Re- Deutch Maloney, Sean Tonko So the motion to table was agreed to. form Committee to submit to the Attorney Dingell Matsui Torres (CA) The result of the vote was announced General an official copy of the transcript of Doggett McAdams Torres Small Doyle, Michael McBath (NM) as above recorded. the hearing during which Michael Cohen tes- F. McCollum Trahan A motion to reconsider was laid on tified under oath on February 27, 2019. Engel McEachin Trone the table. Escobar McGovern Underwood The SPEAKER pro tempore. The res- Eshoo McNerney Van Drew Stated against: olution qualifies. Espaillat Meeks Veasey Mr. ARMSTRONG. Mr. Speaker, I was un- Evans Meng Vela MOTION TO TABLE avoidably detained. Had I been present, I Finkenauer Moore Vela´ zquez Mr. HOYER. Madam Speaker, I have Fletcher Morelle Visclosky would have voted ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall No. 174. a motion at the desk. Foster Moulton Wasserman Mr. KEVIN HERN of Oklahoma. Mr. Speak- Frankel Mucarsel-Powell Schultz er, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Fudge Murphy Waters present, I would have voted ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall Clerk will report the motion. Gabbard Nadler Watson Coleman Gallego Napolitano Welch No. 174. The Clerk read as follows: Garamendi Neal Wexton PERSONAL EXPLANATION Mr. HOYER moves that the resolution Garcı´a (IL) Neguse Wild Garcia (TX) Norcross Wilson (FL) Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I be laid on the table. Golden O’Halleran Yarmuth spoke at the memorial service for Indiana’s The SPEAKER pro tempore. The former Senator Birch Byah and missed roll call question is on the motion to table. NOES—183 votes 172 to 174. Had I been present, I would The question was taken; and the Aderholt Brooks (IN) Comer have cast the following votes: Allen Buchanan Conaway Speaker pro tempore announced that Amodei Buck Cook Roll Call 172, on the Previous Question on the ayes appeared to have it. Arrington Bucshon Crawford the Rule, H. Res. 329, vote YEA. Babin Budd Crenshaw Roll Call 173, on H. Res. 329, vote YEA. RECORDED VOTE Bacon Burchett Curtis Roll Call 174, the Motion to Table the Green Mr. GREEN of Tennessee. Madam Baird Burgess Davidson (OH) Balderson Byrne Davis, Rodney of Tennessee Privileged Resolution, H. Res. Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. Banks Calvert DesJarlais 304, vote YEA. Barr Carter (GA) Diaz-Balart A recorded vote was ordered. PERSONAL EXPLANATION Bergman Carter (TX) Duffy The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a Biggs Chabot Duncan Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably 5-minute vote. Bilirakis Cheney Dunn detained and could not get to the floor. Had I The vote was taken by electronic de- Bishop (UT) Cline Emmer been present, I would have voted ‘‘nay’’ on Bost Cole Estes vice, and there were—ayes 226, noes 183, Brady Collins (GA) Ferguson rollcall No. 172, ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall No. 173, and not voting 22, as follows: Brooks (AL) Collins (NY) Fitzpatrick ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall No. 174.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:47 May 02, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A01MY7.016 H01MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE May 1, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3363 MOMENT OF SILENCE HONORING cleared by the bipartisan floor and The time for action to avoid the THE LIFE OF CONGRESSWOMAN committee leaderships. worst effects of climate change is rap- ELLEN TAUSCHER Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, I urge idly closing. We must demonstrate to (Ms. PELOSI asked and was given the Speaker to immediately schedule the rest of the world and to future gen- permission to address the House for 1 this important bill. erations that we are still committed to minute and to revise and extend her re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- taking on this fight. marks.) tleman has not been recognized for de- Climate change is a national security Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise with bate. threat that transcends borders and re- great sadness to mark the passing of a f quires international coordination. That is why it is so critical that we work leader of exceptional courage and firm CLIMATE ACTION NOW ACT principles, our colleague and dear shoulder to shoulder with our friends GENERAL LEAVE friend, Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher. and partners around the world. Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- The presence of so many members The negotiation of the Paris Agree- imous consent that all members may from our California delegation is a ment was a defining moment for the fu- have 5 legislative days in which to re- beautiful tribute to her beautiful life. ture of our planet. For the first time, vise and extend their remarks and to Thank you all for being here. the countries of the world came to- insert extraneous material on H.R. 9. Ellen’s passing is a great official loss gether to face this global crisis. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there At challenging times like these, the to the people of California and to the objection to the request of the gen- international community usually looks Nation and a deep personal loss for all tleman from New York? to the United States for leadership. So of us who are blessed to call her friend. There was no objection. when President Trump announced his Our hearts break for her daughter, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- intention to withdraw from this land- Katherine. Personally, it was a joy for ant to House Resolution 329 and rule mark agreement, it sent an unmistak- many of us to see her expect Katherine. XVIII, the Chair declares the House in able message that America is on the re- Katherine came. Katherine is growing the Committee of the Whole House on treat. It is really just shameful. up. She took such delight in being the state of the Union for the consider- Every nation in the world has now Katherine’s mother. ation of the bill, H.R. 9. signed on to the Paris Agreement. If we Ellen was an extraordinary force for The Chair appoints the gentleman withdraw, we will be the only country progress who made a difference. Her from Oregon (Mr. BLUMENAUER) to pre- unwilling to step up to this challenge. smart, strategic leadership strength- side over the Committee of the Whole. We can—we must—do better. ened our democratic institutions and The Climate Action Now Act keeps kept America safe, and her relentless b 1432 the United States in the Paris climate commitment to nuclear nonprolifera- IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE accord, renewing our country’s pledge tion beautifully honored the oath we Accordingly, the House resolved to address climate change head-on. take to support and defend the Con- itself into the Committee of the Whole The Paris Agreement allows every stitution and protect the American House on the state of the Union for the country to determine its own pollution people. consideration of the bill (H.R. 9) to di- reduction targets and to develop a pub- Ellen was a pioneer who made his- rect the President to develop a plan for lic plan for how to meet those targets. tory when she became the youngest the United States to meet its nation- This bill follows that same model. It ever and one of the very earliest ally determined contribution under the gives the executive branch total flexi- women members of the New York Paris Agreement, and for other pur- bility to decide what approach we need Stock Exchange, where she was a pow- poses, with Mr. BLUMENAUER in the to follow and what kind of technology erful voice for technology, science, and chair. we need to use to reach our national innovation. The Clerk read the title of the bill. targets. Ellen’s friendship was a gift, and her The CHAIR. Pursuant to the rule, the H.R. 9 gives us all an opportunity to legacy was one of outstanding leader- House the bill is considered read the show Americans that we hear them, ship marked by deep patriotism and first time. that we take their concerns seriously, tireless commitment to progress. General debate shall not exceed 90 and that we are addressing this danger May it be a comfort to Ellen’s be- minutes, with 60 minutes equally di- that is hurting their health and safety. loved daughter, Katherine, and her vided and controlled by the chair and Mr. Chair, it is time for Congress to many, many loved ones that so many ranking minority member of the Com- put our country back on the right path share their loss and pray for them at mittee on Foreign Affairs, and 30 min- to address the climate change crisis this sad time. utes equally divided and controlled by facing the world. I strongly support Mr. Speaker, I now ask that Members the chair and ranking minority mem- passage of H.R. 9, and I reserve the bal- and guests in the gallery rise to ob- ber of the Committee on Energy and ance of my time. serve a moment of silence. Commerce. Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chairman, I yield The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. The gentleman from New York (Mr. myself as much time as I may con- SWALWELL of California). All present ENGEL) and the gentleman from Texas sume. will rise to observe a moment of si- (Mr. MCCAUL) each will control 30 min- Mr. Chairman, we can all agree that lence. utes, and the gentleman from New Jer- the climate is changing and we need to f sey (Mr. PALLONE) and the gentleman take positive steps to address it. How- from Oregon (Mr. WALDEN) each will ever, I oppose H.R. 9 because it is just REQUEST TO CONSIDER H.R. 962, control 15 minutes. a messaging bill that is dead on arrival BORN-ALIVE ABORTION SUR- The Chair recognizes the gentleman in the Senate and that the President VIVORS PROTECTION ACT from New York. will veto. Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, I ask Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chairman, I yield I oppose H.R. 9 because, among other unanimous consent that the Com- myself as much time as I may con- problems, it attempts to codify Presi- mittee on the Judiciary be discharged sume. dent Obama’s unrealistic and unilater- from further consideration of H.R. 962, Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong sup- ally determined greenhouse gas reduc- the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Pro- port of H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now tion pledge under the Paris Agreement. tection Act, and ask for its immediate Act. This pledge was submitted on behalf of consideration in the House. I shouldn’t need to persuade anyone the United States without any notifi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under in this Chamber that we desperately cation, consultation, or role for Con- guidelines consistently issued by suc- need to take serious action on climate gress. cessive Speakers, as recorded in sec- change. Just look at the news. We are At a recent hearing, when we asked tion 956 of the House Rules and Man- already seeing the consequences of our whether any of the witnesses agreed ual, the Chair is constrained not to en- inaction: natural disasters, famines, in- that President Obama should have sub- tertain the request unless it has been stability, human suffering. mitted the Paris Agreement to the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:47 May 02, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K01MY7.043 H01MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE H3364 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 1, 2019 Senate for ratification, all four wit- Paris accord to the Senate for ratifica- mate legislation is being heard in the nesses, including the three Democrat tion. I was there and chaired the hear- people’s House. witnesses, agreed it should have been ing. I didn’t hear that. b 1445 submitted to the Senate. Let me tell you that, first of all, we In addition to not involving Con- were proud to welcome a distinguished H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, gress, the Obama administration also panel of national security leaders, in- is where we will start by honoring did not seek meaningful input from cluding former military officials. They America’s commitment to address the private-sector stakeholders, such as en- offered detailed descriptions of the climate crisis, and it is a crisis. The ergy companies. risks that climate change poses to our last time global monthly temperatures Not only that, the administration national security. were below average was in February of provided no cost-benefit analysis or They talked about how climate 1985. That means everyone who is 34 economic justification to rationalize change acts as a threat multiplier and years of age or younger has grown up its pledge—its arbitrary pledge—to cut a source of international conflict, how in a world that has been forever altered greenhouse gases by 26 to 28 percent it makes individuals more vulnerable by the change in climate. below 2005 levels by 2025. to recruitment by violent extremist or- How severe the impacts of climate A recent study by the Chamber of ganizations, how it is increasing great change will be to us personally over Commerce estimates it could cost U.S. power competition and tensions in time depends on the actions that we GDP $250 billion and 2.7 million jobs by places like the Arctic, and how it is the take now. 2025. By 2040, it could cost the United driver of extreme weather and natural Based on the latest science from the States economy $3 trillion and 6.5 mil- disasters that require dangerous and administration’s own National Climate lion industrial sector jobs. expensive military responses. Assessment, we have reason to worry. But the good news is that, even be- More to my point, there was a fleet- Seas are rising. America’s heartland fore the United States entered the ing question about whether any wit- and farms have suffered unprecedented Paris Agreement, the United States ness disagreed with the statement that floods. Snowpack is shrinking, and started making progress to signifi- President Obama should have sub- that is bad for clean water supplies. cantly reduce our greenhouse gas emis- mitted the Paris Agreement to the Droughts are getting worse. Hot, sions. According to the EPA, from 1990 Senate for ratification. The only re- humid heat waves are becoming more to 2014, U.S. greenhouse gas emissions sponse, I believe, came from one re- intense, with more days where people per GDP declined by 40 percent, and we tired admiral, who simply said, ‘‘mili- cannot safely work or play outside. are at the lowest emissions levels since tary, not political,’’ meaning he is not Higher temperatures mean that pollut- 2000. the right guy to ask, nor were any of ants, like ground-level ozone from car In addition, over the last decade, U.S. the other witnesses, so they all sat in exhaust, will become more damaging greenhouse gas emissions have de- silence. to our health. creased by 14 percent, Mr. Chairman, As my colleague should know, silence One-and-a-half years ago, I had to while China’s emissions doubled. Sadly, is not an assent, whether it is at a con- pack up my home, board up the win- China, the world’s largest greenhouse gressional hearing or at a deposition or dows and doors, pack up my most cher- gas emitter, under this agreement, will even in the exit row of an overcrowded ished belongings, and flee as Hurricane continue to increase its emissions commercial airplane. A person must Irma, that monster hurricane, threat- through 2030 under its unenforceable give a verbal ‘‘yes’’ or ‘‘no’’ for their ened the State of Florida. We were Paris Agreement pledge. answer to be accepted and relied upon. scared of a huge storm surge coming up Other major greenhouse gas emitters, So I just want to clear the record, be- from the Gulf of Mexico and into like Russia, have signed the Paris cause what really happened is one of Tampa Bay. We were petrified. Agreement but have not ratified it. my colleagues posed a question to the Fortunately, we had time to get out Instead of doubling down on a pledge wrong person and got no answer. of the way, but that isn’t true for so that Congress had no role in setting So when it comes to arguing that the many Americans who have suffered that will have a potentially cata- Paris Agreement needed to be sub- floods, fires, and more. They haven’t strophic impact on the United States mitted to the Senate for ratification, been as lucky. And the risks and costs economy and which will do nothing, my colleagues are incorrect as a mat- going forward are likely to be more se- Mr. Chairman, to address China and ter of international law and incorrect vere. other countries’ growing emissions, we as a matter of U.S. law. The previous What is necessary to combat the cli- should work on bipartisan legislation President had the authority to enter mate crisis is to stop carbon pollution to boost research, advance tech- into the Paris Agreement, derived from from accumulating in the atmosphere. nologies, promote innovation, and de- the Constitution, the Senate-approved That requires action, urgent action, velop real solutions. United Nations Framework on Climate ambitious action. That is why I offered an amendment Change, and domestic law. Fortunately, we have made some calling for bipartisan solutions to ad- We all know that the vast majority progress in recent years in cutting car- dress this challenge, providing a mean- of international agreements entered bon pollution. Thousands of businesses, ingful role for Congress regarding the into by the U.S. are not approved by houses of worship, States, and commu- Paris Agreement, and requiring our the Senate, and the Paris Agreement is nities are taking action. Now they are greenhouse gas reduction commit- no different. demanding that we do the same. ments to undergo a rigorous cost-ben- Mr. Chairman, I yield 5 minutes to A few years ago, there was also good efit analysis. Sadly, this amendment the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. news. After years of finger-pointing, failed by a party-line vote in the com- CASTOR), the author of this bill. the United States, China, India, Eu- mittee and the Rules Committee, deny- Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Mr. Chair, I rope, and other countries, all of the ing it from even being debated on this thank Chairman ENGEL of the Foreign countries around the world, came to- House floor. Affairs Committee for yielding the gether and agreed to cut carbon pollu- So for that, Mr. Chairman, and many time. tion. With America’s leadership and en- other reasons, I oppose H.R. 9, and I re- Mr. Chairman, I rise humbly as a gagement, the U.S. led other nations in serve the balance of my time. Representative of my home State of committing to take climate action in Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chairman, I yield Florida and as a patriotic American an international agreement called the myself as much time as I may con- but, especially today, as a mother of Paris climate accord. The agreement sume. two daughters and future generations was a breakthrough. Mr. Chairman, my friend on the because I feel the weight of our moral After years of playing the blame other side of the aisle just said that all responsibility to address climate game, nearly every other country said, four witnesses at our April 2 hearing in change. here is our plan, and each country de- the Foreign Affairs Committee ex- This is a historic day here in the veloped its own individual plan, and pressed agreement that President House of Representatives. This is the America has done just that. That plan Obama should have submitted the first time in 10 years that major cli- has incredible upsides.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:47 May 02, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K01MY7.044 H01MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE May 1, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3365 We are creating millions of clean en- and regularly report on the contribu- carbon footprints around the world, ergy jobs right now, and they are good- tions that it undertakes to mitigate again at the cost of nearly $3 trillion to paying jobs. We are saving billions of global warming with no regard for the American consumer. dollars on home energy bills, and busi- American consumers; it places burden- The CHAIR. The time of the gen- nesses are saving huge amounts of some regulations on American busi- tleman has expired. money through energy efficiency. We nesses that are already employing en- Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chairman, I yield can finally address climate injustice. vironmentally friendly practices; and an additional 30 seconds to the gen- And despite what the Trump admin- it places the cost of the Paris Agree- tleman from Florida. istration says, America is still in the ment to supplement other nations on Mr. YOHO. China is building or plan- international agreement. We have not the backs of the moms, dads, and citi- ning to build over 700 coal-fired power formally withdrawn. If this bill be- zens of America. plants around the world with one-fifth comes law, we never will, because In August 2016, President Obama uni- of these plants located in countries America does not cut and run, America laterally accepted the Paris Agreement outside of China, making it virtually keeps its commitments, and we will re- under the United Nations climate impossible for them to meet goals set commit to doing so when we pass this change treaty. Rather than bringing it in the Paris Agreement. bill. to this body, where it could be ratified Additionally, of the 195 signatories, My Climate Action Now bill is with the advice and consent of the Sen- 13 countries have still not ratified the straightforward. It would block the ad- ate, this was a blatant power grab by agreement, including Russia, Turkey, ministration from spending any money the executive branch encumbering Yemen, Iraq, and Iran. Russia accounts on withdrawal, and it would require America and future generations. for nearly 5 percent of the global green- the Trump administration to release I had been opposed to President house gas. its plan to cut carbon pollution. Obama’s decision to circumvent con- While I do believe that climate Americans overwhelmingly support gressional approval of the Paris Agree- change should be addressed, I do not U.S. leadership on the climate crisis ment from the beginning. It was a clear agree that forcing the President to re- because they understand that when violation of the Constitution to leave main in an agreement that had no America leads, we win. Ask the 23 Congress out of the approval process of oversight, cost-benefit analysis or States, 300 cities, and more than 2,000 an agreement that will have far-reach- stakeholder input is the right way to businesses who have pledged to honor ing implications on our economy and go. the Paris goals. Now they will be our citizens. As we continue to have discussions joined by the House of Representatives. During the 114th Congress, I even in- about how to address climate change, Some of the fastest growing jobs in troduced H.R. 544, expressing the sense we should focus on solutions for the America are clean energy, engineering, of the House that the President should world body. green building, solar installers, and submit any binding international Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 wind turbine technicians. This is just agreement on climate change to the minutes to the gentleman from Michi- the beginning, but we have to stay on Senate as a treaty. By accepting the gan (Mr. LEVIN), a valued member of course. the Foreign Affairs Committee. The CHAIR. The time of the gentle- Paris Agreement without congressional Mr. LEVIN of Michigan. Mr. Chair- woman has expired. approval, the Obama administration Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chairman, I yield an made promises that are too expensive man, I thank Chairman ENGEL for additional 30 seconds to the gentle- and too difficult and not science-based yielding, and I congratulate Represent- woman. as far as the results. In fact, in a cur- ative CASTOR for her great leadership Ms. CASTOR of Florida. In addition rent hearing, it was stated that if the on this issue. to sending an important signal to clean U.S. were to cut emissions to zero, it Mr. Chairman, I feel it is odd listen- energy, job-creating businesses, this would not change global warming. ing to the very same argument that we will send an important signal to our al- A report prepared by NERA Eco- can’t go forward with this because lies across the world. We expect ambi- nomic Consulting in 2017, found that there is nothing to hold China or India tious action from them. meeting the commitments President to account because there are no re- I have heard my friends on the other Obama made could cost the U.S. econ- quirements, and, at the same time, the side of the aisle say, but China. Well, if omy $3 trillion and 6.5 million indus- very same document puts a huge bur- the President forces a retreat here, trial-sector jobs by 2040. There are seri- den on America by putting enforced re- other countries will retreat, as well. A ous concerns surrounding costs, effec- quirements on us. It doesn’t make any vote against H.R. 9 is a vote to let tiveness, and feasibility of U.S. com- sense. China off the hook. This is a patriotic mitments made under the Paris Agree- Mr. Chairman, for decades, the sci- vote. Vote for America, vote for our fu- ment. entific community has understood the ture, and keep us in the climate Paris Greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. need to fundamentally transition ev- Agreement. I thank the hundreds of my fell by 14 percent from 2005 to 2017, our erything about how we live, work, and colleagues who have joined this, and I manufacturing output increased 4 per- move about this planet to protect life thank the brave Republicans who will cent, and our energy consumption went on Earth as we know it. We have join us in this patriotic vote for Cli- down 2 percent. That is American lead- known this for decades. And yet, know- mate Action Now. ership done by the private sector, not ing how destructive climate change is Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chairman, I am by government mandates or encum- to our health, our safety, and our na- pleased to yield 31⁄2 minutes to the dis- bering agreements. tional security, President Trump de- tinguished gentleman from Florida The United States is already leading cided to withdraw from the Paris (Mr. YOHO), a member of the Foreign around the world in reducing green- Agreement and neglect, not just the Affairs Committee. house gas emissions. This agreement fundamental responsibility to protect Mr. YOHO. Mr. Chairman, I thank does not address the world’s largest Americans, but an enormous economic the chairman for yielding. carbon emission offenders, as you have opportunity. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in strong heard—China and India. These coun- I feel like I am listening to argu- opposition to H.R. 9, the Climate Ac- tries are not held to any enforcement ments from lobbyists from the horse tion Now Act, not because we don’t standards besides being required to and carriage industry against rail- want clean water or clean air or deny a provide a report to the United Nations roads, or for the buggy whip industry world-changing climate. H.R. 9 is a di- every 5 years. against paving roads because cars are rect attack on this administration for Again, the Paris Agreement ties the such a threat. withdrawing from the flawed agree- hands of the American consumers to President Trump made a huge mis- ment and is a purely political move by pay for countries, like China and India, take by backing away from the com- my colleagues on the other side of the whose total commitment is, ‘‘We will mitment we made in Paris. We are here aisle. try to reduce greenhouse gas emis- today to correct that mistake and to The Paris Agreement requires each sions’’—not do it, but we will try— steer our country back in the right di- signatory country to determine, plan, while they continue to increase our rection.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:47 May 02, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K01MY7.046 H01MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE H3366 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 1, 2019 We have a chance to propel economic denied us the opportunity to do right Mr. OLSON. Mr. Chair, I thank my growth with investments in zero net- by the American people. H.R. 9 is an friend from Texas. energy buildings, electric vehicle outrage, Mr. Chairman, and I urge my Mr. Chairman, we are here today be- charging infrastructure, expanded colleagues to vote against it. cause the previous administration solar, wind, geothermal, solar thermal, b 1500 wanted to score political points before and more. We can lead the world in cre- leaving office by saving the world for Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chair, I yield myself ating good-paying, sustainable jobs. America’s leadership on greenhouse gas There is no way that we can move such time as I may consume. emissions. Mr. Chair, I want to remind my col- fast enough or comprehensively enough The former administration’s chasing leagues that the United States was glory on foreign soils signed the Paris to address climate change, but this is once a global leader in pushing for cli- about more than that. This is about mate action, but the current adminis- climate agreement, or, as folks back unleashing American innovation, cre- tration has largely abandoned our ef- home call it, ‘‘the kill America’s econ- ating American jobs, and restoring forts to mitigate the effects of a warm- omy agreement so China can take my American leadership on the world ing world. As a result, our progress in jobs.’’ stage. reducing pollution has dwindled and is The Constitution, Article II, Section The CHAIR. The time of the gen- now reversing itself. 2, paragraph 2, sentence 1, says very tleman has expired. The Environmental Protection Agen- clearly: ‘‘He shall have the power, by Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chairman, I yield an cy’s latest data shows that reductions and with the advice and consent of the additional 30 seconds to the gentleman. in greenhouse gas pollution fell to just Senate, to make treaties, provided two- Mr. LEVIN of Michigan. We must half a percent in 2017, and, according to thirds of the Senators present concur.’’ pass this bill and we must do it now, the International Energy Agency, U.S. The Paris Agreement looks, smells, both for the sake of the climate, for carbon dioxide pollution actually rose and feels like a treaty. our kids, and for our economy. by 3.1 percent in 2018. The worst offender for climate Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chairman, I am Think about that for a minute. At a change in the world, China, had their pleased to yield 2 minutes to the dis- time when the world desperately needs legislature approve the Paris Agree- tinguished gentleman from Texas (Mr. to decrease emissions, ours increased. ment. President Obama never sent that WRIGHT), a member of the Foreign Af- In a year, where more dirty coal plants to the Senate for approval, and since fairs Committee. closed than almost any other year in the Paris Agreement was never ap- Mr. WRIGHT. Mr. Chairman, I rise in history, our emissions increased. So proved, it has the same power as this opposition to H.R. 9, the Climate Ac- this bill is absolutely important. blank piece of paper. tion Now Act, which would prevent the Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the Here are some numbers, some facts: President from rightfully withdrawing gentlewoman from Virginia (Ms. From 2000 to 2014, America’s global the United States from the Paris SPANBERGER), a valued member of the leadership has reduced our emissions Agreement and codify President Foreign Affairs Committee. by 18 percent. Obama’s misguided and, frankly, over- Ms. SPANBERGER. Mr. Chairman, I From a study by the EIA, despite thank the gentleman for yielding. the-top emissions reduction commit- having an increase of 3.1 percent of CO2 ments. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of in 2017, we are down 14 percent from H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act. There are two principles, I believe, 1990 levels for CO2. that should guide our international Back in 2003, 16 years ago, the Pen- Former Secretary of State John agreements. tagon commissioned a report on how Kerry noted through negotiations from First, they should be fair and bene- climate change would impact our abil- Paris that if America and all of the de- ficial to the American people. ity to keep our country safe. Its con- veloped countries of the world cut their clusion? That we should move beyond Second, they should not put the gas CO2 emissions to zero, emissions United States at a disadvantage vis-a- scientific debate and treat ongoing eco- for the world would take over, and we vis other nations of the world. logical damage as a serious national would still be in the same position. The Paris Agreement fails on both security threat. The CHAIR. The time of the gen- Our military and intelligence com- counts. tleman has expired. munities agree that climate change ex- As already noted, if we implement Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chairman, I yield acerbates conflict and instability. It the commitments made by the Obama an additional 30 seconds to the gen- weakens fragile governments, contrib- administration as part of this agree- tleman from Texas. utes to food and water insecurity, and ment, it could cost the U.S. gross do- Mr. OLSON. Mr. Chair, in conclusion, perpetuates poverty. mestic product $250 billion and elimi- These are threat multipliers, and America does not need the Paris Agree- nate 2.7 million jobs. That is hardly they present real risk to U.S. interests ment. fair and beneficial to the American around the globe, especially in areas Russia needs the Paris Agreement; people. vulnerable to extreme weather, such as China needs the Paris agreement; India As it is, the Paris Agreement allows the Middle East and sub-Saharan Afri- needs the Paris Agreement; the Euro- countries to determine their own com- ca. pean Union needs the Paris Agreement. mitments, without regard to their As a former CIA officer, I recognize We don’t have to take this. We have emissions. Should this remain the case, that combating climate change is a na- proven to the world with technology the United States will forever be at a tional security imperative, and the and the free market, we can make this disadvantage to self-interested coun- first step in this fight is to keep our Earth cleaner. tries, like China and Russia, whose word to cooperate with our allies and Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues emissions continue to grow. Mean- partners in this battle. By staying in to vote for the families, vote for the while, our emissions were the lowest in the Paris Agreement, we demonstrate local jobs—vote against H.R. 9. 2017 since 1992. Despite this, our com- that the United States takes our plan- Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chairman, let me mitments far outweigh those made by et’s fate seriously, keeps its word, and say, the whole world—not just the the worst greenhouse gas offenders. can be a steady partner in future agree- United States and not just China— I submitted an amendment that ments. Going forward, we must use our needs to do more if we are to be spared would have, at the very least, ad- country’s tremendous diplomatic, mili- from the worst damage of climate dressed the disadvantage of this agree- tary, and economic strength as assets change. ment. My amendment would have in this global fight. Under Paris, China committed to lev- changed the enacted date of H.R. 9 to Today, I urge my colleagues to sup- eling off its carbon emissions no later whenever the Secretary of State could port this legislation because our coun- than 2030 and reducing its carbon in- certify that Russia and China were try cannot afford to abdicate its role of tensity by 60 to 65 percent from 2005 making commitments equivalent to leadership. levels by 2030. And that is a big step to- ours. Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 wards sustainability. I regret that it was not made in order minutes to the distinguished gen- Meanwhile, global action on climate and that my colleagues across the aisle tleman from Texas (Mr. OLSON). change has already spared public and

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I am glad to see President tion and failed response to Hurricane both the number of electric vehicles on Trump defending our exceptionalism Maria by the Trump Administration the road and the number of publicly instead of sacrificing our economy for led to over 3,000 Americans dying— available charging stations. the sake of other countries. 3,000. Mr. Chairman, I yield 11⁄2 minutes to My colleagues across the aisle would The time for waiting is over. We need the gentlewoman from California (Ms. have us believe that we are headed for to act right now. Climate scientists are LEE), the distinguished chairwoman. doom within a decade, that Americans in universal agreement. Our planet is Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Chair, I are behind the curve. In reality, we warming, and it will continue to inflict thank the chairman for yielding, for lead the world in reducing greenhouse catastrophic devastation. his tremendous leadership on this and gas emissions, while other countries Military and intelligence experts so many issues. are growing emissions; yet America is have warned it is a national security Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support paying the lion’s share in the Paris Cli- threat. You are no longer going to edu- of H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act. mate Accord. cate Americans to hide their head in This piece of legislation is an ex- American innovation and techno- the sand. tremely important first step in pro- logical advancements are second to We need to work together, one na- tecting our environment—major first none. These are the same qualities of tion, as an international community. step—and we have to move forward and American excellence that made us the The goals some have set above have do even more. greatest country on this planet. We been called overly ambitious. You bet H.R. 9 ensures that the United States should not lower our standards and they are ambitious. These are big prob- remains in the Paris Agreement and allow other nations to take advantage lems, and Americans tackle big prob- prohibits Federal funding to exit the of us. lems with big solutions. agreement. It is critical that the This poorly negotiated deal will do Supporting H.R. 9 would do just that. United States takes the lead on ad- nothing to address the growing emis- It shows the world the United States is dressing climate change on the world’s sions from China and other industrial committed to the Paris Agreement, stage. countries. It only hurts American jobs, that we are serious about setting tar- Let me be clear. The Trump Adminis- especially the energy industry that em- gets for carbon emissions reductions. tration is plugging their ears and pre- ploys hundreds of thousands of people This agreement is the bare minimum tending that climate change doesn’t in Oklahoma and brings high-paying we can do to prevent against the im- exist. jobs to my district. These are people pacts of climate change. America was once a global leader in who are hurt by the continuation of We need to be serious about getting fighting climate change. It was our the Paris Climate accord. this right, that we are serious about leadership that led so many nations to I applaud President Trump’s leader- preserving the world for our people, for commit to climate action. Yet this ad- ship on this issue and support his au- our children, like my grandchildren ministration has abandoned plans to thority to remove us from the Paris and their grandchildren, Mr. Chairman, address climate change and, instead, climate accord. because that is who this is about. has weakened our leadership in the Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chairman, there is a Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chairman, let me world. It is really shameful, and this lot of misinformation out there about first say to my good friend from New needs to stop. the Paris Agreement, including the Jersey that there are many of us on Climate change is an urgent matter. idea that it will hurt the U.S. econ- this side of the aisle who agree the cli- It creates more flooding and super- omy. The Paris Agreement will cost mate is changing, and I think it is a storms, threatening the safety of mil- little or nothing, and allowing climate question of how we get there and the lions of Americans and people around change to proceed would certainly be solutions and innovation and tech- the world. very expensive indeed. nology. People around our country and A raft of studies from environmental I hope that—it will not move for- throughout the world are breathing in organizations, Citibank, and the Orga- ward; it will be, obviously, vetoed— polluted and unhealthy air. Here in our nization for Economic Cooperation and maybe we can work together in a bi- own country, communities of color and Development all argue that a failure to partisan way on something that can re- low-income communities also, dis- mitigate the effects of climate change duce emissions using innovation tech- proportionately, are impacted by the could cost the U.S. economy trillions nology. I personally think nuclear effects of climate change and have a of dollars. Citi found that investing in power should be examined as well. lack of access to adequate healthcare low-carbon energy to address climate With that, I yield 2 minutes to the services on top of that. change would save the world $1.8 tril- distinguished gentleman from New We owe it to our children and future lion through 2040, but not acting will York (Mr. ZELDIN), a member of the generations to do more for the environ- cost an additional $44 trillion by 2060. Foreign Affairs Committee. ment. I urge my colleagues to vote Mr. Chairman, may I inquire as to 1515 ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. 9 and ‘‘yes’’ on fighting how much time each side has remain- b climate change. ing. Mr. ZELDIN. Mr. Chair, I thank Mr. Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 The CHAIR. The gentleman from MCCAUL for his statements, and I agree minutes to the distinguished gen- New York has 121⁄2 minutes remaining. with everything that was just stated. I tleman from Oklahoma (Mr. KEVIN The gentleman from Texas has 151⁄2 have great respect for Chairman ENGEL HERN), a member of the Natural Re- minutes remaining. and the bill’s sponsor, Ms. CASTOR, and sources Committee. Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chair, I yield 2 min- for their intentions and their advocacy. Mr. KEVIN HERN of Oklahoma. Mr. utes to the gentleman from New Jersey I look forward to working with them Chairman, I rise in opposition to H.R. (Mr. PASCRELL). on this issue and many others because 9, the Climate Action Now Act. Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Chairman, I rise this is a very important issue for us to America has long been the standard today because I know climate change is be working on, on both sides of the of leadership, freedom, and innovation. real, and its impacts are already here. aisle in both the House and the Senate. We do not allow other countries to In New Jersey, we know those impacts We all have constituents who want take advantage of us. all too well. access to clean air and clean water. It While H.R. 9 has many issues, my op- Superstorm Sandy sent an unprece- is something that, whether you are position is founded in its attempt to dented storm surge up the Hudson and representing a district in Flint, Michi- strip our President of his constitu- the Hackensack Rivers that destroyed gan, or you are in Tampa, Florida, or tional executive authority and force us homes, businesses, police departments, the east end of Long Island, we all

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There My home State of Oregon is one of sector to continue to innovate and de- wasn’t enough of an analysis done of the many States committed to meeting velop new technologies. What we need the impact on the economy. the Paris climate agreement targets, is a true all-of-the-above and all-of-the- There is a debate now over numbers. but climate change is a global crisis, below energy plan. I wish it was fleshed out. What will be which is why more than 175 countries Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to the impact on GDP? What will be the have signed on to the agreement. consider this and vote against this bill. impact on jobs? What will be the im- The Climate Action Now Act is a Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chair, it is now my pact on energy costs for my constitu- clear signal to our international allies pleasure to yield 1 minute to the gen- ents? There are a lot of numbers that and to the world that the United tleman from Florida (Mr. CRIST). are going around that are very con- States, at least the United States Mr. CRIST. Mr. Chair, I thank Chair- cerning to my constituents. House of Representatives, supports up- man ENGEL for yielding me the time. I rise in strong support of the Cli- Other countries were having debates, holding our Nation’s commitments to mate Action Now Act written by my and they were having votes publicly. In the planet. This is about U.S. leader- dear friend and the chairwoman of the this case, this was not submitted to the ship. Select Committee on the Climate Cri- United States Senate for ratification, The cost of inaction on climate sis, KATHY CASTOR. We are both blessed and there was some discussion earlier change is too high to wait any longer. to represent the Tampa Bay region of about what happened at the House For- We can protect the planet, unleash in- Florida, which is the most economi- eign Affairs Committee meeting on novation, and create good jobs. This cally vulnerable to climate change in this topic. bill is an important first step. the world. What I asked of the witnesses was: Mr. Chair, I thank Chair ENGEL, For the people back home, this isn’t ‘‘Do any of the witnesses disagree with Chair MCGOVERN, and Chair CASTOR for a partisan issue. It is real. It is hap- the statement that President Obama their leadership. I urge all my col- pening. It threatens our environment, should have submitted it to the Senate leagues on both sides of the aisle to our quality of life, and our economy. for ratification?’’ That was the exact support this important bill. I know there are friends and col- wording of my question. Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chair, I am pleased leagues on the other side of the aisle If you look at the video of the re- to yield 2 minutes to the distinguished struggling with this issue, and I want sponse, no one disagreed. I asked: gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. to offer encouragement: Do not wait ‘‘Does anyone disagree?’’ No one dis- MEUSER). for the next 1,000-year flood to hit your Mr. MEUSER. Mr. Chair, I thank agreed. There was one person, Admiral district or the next freak Category 5 Ranking Member MCCAUL for yielding. McGinn, who specified that his role hurricane that explodes over warming Mr. Chair, in my district in Pennsyl- was military, not political. seas right before landfall. Do not wait The CHAIR. The time of the gen- vania, we are conservationists. But for the next drought-fueled firestorm tleman has expired. with this bill, H.R. 9, the Climate Ac- to destroy one of your towns or for ris- Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chair, I yield an tion Now Act, more appropriately ing sea levels to flood the streets when additional 30 seconds to the gentleman known as the U.S. energy disadvantage it rains during high tide, as it does in from New York. act, the American people are being told parts of my district. Mr. ZELDIN. Mr. Chair, I thank the yet again that Big Government is the The time to act is yesterday. Please ranking member for yielding. solution to all of the people’s problems. vote ‘‘yes.’’ He said his role was military, not po- The American people know better than Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chair, I yield 2 litical, but nobody disagreed with that that, and they expect solutions, not minutes to the gentleman from Michi- statement. more government. gan (Mr. WALBERG). I believe it should have been sub- The latest data is revealing. The U.S. Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Chair, I thank mitted. is actually a global leader in the reduc- the gentleman for yielding. I also think it is outrageous that tion of greenhouse gas emissions. Mr. Chair, as a member of the Energy China and India are not doing more. In 2017, while global CO2 emissions and Commerce Committee, I rise today They are emitters. China, in fact, increased by 1.6 percent, the United in opposition to H.R. 9, more appro- won’t even comply to reduce its carbon States reduced its CO2 emissions by priately named the U.S. energy dis- emissions until 2030. Many other coun- more than 42 million tons, an annual advantage act. tries that made commitments aren’t reduction of 0.5 percent, the largest re- The bill attempts to lock us into a fulfilling their commitments. duction of any country in the world. bad deal. While the United States is We needed a better deal for the world The data also underscores that we continuing to lower its emissions and and other countries to step up and do have not seen this type of progress to lead the world through techno- more, more transparency and debates, from other countries that are still part logical innovation, other countries and a vote here in Congress. That is in of the Paris Agreement. American around the world are not meeting even the best interests of all our constitu- leadership is ongoing while countries their targets. Some aren’t making tar- ents. like Spain, Canada, India, South Korea, gets. Those countries came up with Hopefully, we can agree on the num- and China and the EU are all increas- targets on their own, and they still bers and a process going forward, and ing their CO2 emissions by 100 million aren’t living up to them. we can work together on a bipartisan tons and more. Staying in the Paris Agreement basis. If the U.S. stayed party to this agree- would raise energy prices and slow eco- Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chair, I yield 11⁄2 ment, it would be a huge and unneces- nomic growth without curbing emis- minutes to the gentlewoman from Or- sary drag on our economy that would sions in a meaningful, global fashion. egon (Ms. BONAMICI). be passed on to the American taxpayer. Mr. Chair, we are not the ones who Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Chair, climate Moreover, it would not improve the sit- are polluting the air and the water. We change is one of the greatest existen- uation, as most of the world is moving are cleaning it up. We are doing it as a tial threats of our time. I am honored in the wrong direction. result of doing the right thing. Yet, to serve on the House Select Com- The U.S. is reducing our emissions Mr. Chair, today, the ones that are pol- mittee on the Climate Crisis with the without the heavy hand of this Con- luting greatest are doing nothing other leadership of the author of this bill, gress. This will continue, and it will be than just being told to think up some- Representative CASTOR. factual, as it will be measured. thing by 2030. In Oregon, smoke from raging We need to harness American talent Mr. Chair, our President did the right wildfires makes the air unhealthy to and energies, not squander them with thing. We should do the same. We need

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He is There have been over 30 hearings on world to do the right thing and get in- right, but to ignore this problem is this issue. All concluded we must have volved in doing what the United States dangerous and unacceptable. a concerted effort to address climate has done already and, by the way, will Climate change is perhaps one of the change, and House Democrats will con- continue to do. greatest threats we face as a nation tinue to do our part. But this ought to Mr. Chair, I oppose this bill. We all and as a planet. Those who deny it do be a bipartisan vote. Every citizen—Re- should. so at great peril to the health, secu- publican, Democrat, Independent, and Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chair, I yield myself rity, and economic prosperity of our nonaffiliated—are going to be affected such time as I may consume. country. if we do not deal with climate change, When President Trump announced H.R. 9 will not solve climate change. and their children as well. plans to withdraw the U.S. from the The first step in any journey does not I look forward to bringing to the Paris climate agreement in 2017, hun- get you there. But without it, you get floor future legislation from our com- dreds of businesses from all over the nowhere. mittees which seeks to tackle the cli- country immediately responded that it House Democrats are laying down a mate crisis with substantive proposals, was a mistake and that they would re- marker today that we are committed but I urge my colleagues: Let’s take double their own efforts to cut emis- to tackling this challenge with the se- this first step. Let’s say that we are sions. riousness it deserves. not going to withdraw from the rest of In a separate declaration a few days Recognizing and combating climate the world. Let’s say we are going to later, a group called We Are Still In change must be a global effort. This continue to lead on an issue that there said that, despite Trump, they con- legislation prohibits the Trump admin- is a global consensus on that we must tinue to support climate action. They istration from using any funds to with- deal with climate change. Take this argued that compliance with the Paris draw from the Paris climate agree- step. Assert America’s leadership. Agreement would open markets and ment. Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 I tell my friends in the House that I generate jobs. minutes to the gentleman from Lou- believe the overwhelming majority of Today, We Are Still In is comprised isiana (Mr. GRAVES). of over 3,500 leaders, including Gov- Americans support that proposition, as Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Mr. ernors, mayors, universities, and over do the citizens of the world. Chairman, I want to thank the distin- 1,800 companies working together to b 1530 guished leader for his statement. uphold America’s promise to meet the We have been the leader of the free I, too, wish this were a bipartisan goals of the Paris Agreement. world. Withdrawing from an agreement bill. I do. I wish it were a bipartisan Included in the coalition are some of that was voluntarily entered into by bill. Unfortunately, as the ranking the country’s most successful compa- over 170 nations shrugs off the mantle member of the House Select Com- nies, and I think you will recognize the of leadership, moral and intellectual. If mittee on the Climate Crisis, I found names: Adobe, Amazon, Apple, Belkin, the United States withdraws, then we out about this from the press, not from Ben & Jerry’s, Campbell’s, Chobani, will be the only nation in the world not the chairman of the committee. I found Citi, DuPont, eBay, Gap, Google, The to be part of this historic agreement out from the press about this bill. That Hartford, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, which embraces the goals previously is not how you pursue bipartisan legis- Johnson & Johnson, Levi Strauss, Lyft, set by our country—joined by the con- lation. If there were a true attempt and Mars, McDonald’s, MGM Resorts Inter- tribution of other nations—to reduce a true desire to do bipartisan legisla- national, Microsoft, and I can go on carbon pollution, promote techno- tion, certainly this would have been and on. logical innovation, and help avoid the handled differently. The Paris Agreement will not on its most catastrophic consequences of cli- Let me be clear, Mr. Chairman, I own solve our global warming prob- mate change. fully agree that the climate is chang- lems, but it does present business and If we ignore the challenges of climate ing. I agree that humans are contrib- investors with a historic opportunity change, then we will also close our- uting to that change. I agree that there by signaling a new global consensus selves off to opportunities to take the is something that we need to do about that the transition to a clean energy lead in the race to develop and deploy this, and we need to be aggressive. economy is underway. cleaner and more efficient tech- As we heard from scientists just yes- The argument that the Paris Agree- nologies, which would create jobs and terday in the House Select Committee ment is somehow antibusiness or will grow businesses and be a boon to our on the Climate Crisis, they have con- hurt our economy just doesn’t hold economy. firmed to us that the United States can water. So I encourage my friends on So I would suggest to my colleagues eliminate all emissions, and we are the other side of the aisle to listen to that those who argue against this bill still going to see warming. We are not American businesses and treat climate argue not for economic progress, not going to see changes in the tempera- change as both the threat and oppor- for the creation of jobs, but exactly the ture if we eliminate all of our emis- tunity that it is. opposite, and they deny the future: the sions. Mr. Chair, it is my pleasure to yield future of the economy, the future of Mr. Chairman, China, right now, is 1 minute to the gentleman from Mary- our health, the future of our environ- the top emitter. They are emitting 80 land (Mr. HOYER), our majority leader. ment, and the future of our children. percent more than the United States. (Mr. HOYER asked and was given America, if it is to be great, must not As a matter of fact, Greenpeace found permission to revise and extend his re- sit on the sidelines and shrug like last year they are actually increasing marks.) Atlas in confronting the rest of the their emissions. Here we are, the Mr. HOYER. Mr. Chair, the over- world. We must act on climate change. United States, for about the last 20 whelming majority of scientists in the Mr. Chairman, I want to thank my years, the largest absolute reduction in world, not just in the United States, dear friend, the chair of the Foreign emissions of any country in the world. believe that climate change is one of Affairs Committee, Mr. ENGEL, for his The Paris accord is fundamentally the major crises confronting the global leadership and his strong voice on be- flawed. It is not the solution. We can community. half of what is an international issue. eliminate all of our emissions, Mr. We went to Paris, and the world com- It is an issue for us, but it is an inter- Chairman, and you are going to have munity got together and adopted an national issue. countries like China that are allowed, agreement that was voluntary in its I want to thank, as well, my dear under the Paris accords, to come in and implementation. No sovereignty was friend, Representative KATHY CASTOR, more than replace all of our emissions

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We must have a global ap- no way to lead a bipartisan effort in This agreement is fundamentally proach to the climate crisis, but giving the Congress. flawed. It benefits China. a pass to countries like China and So when this fails, and it will, I sub- Of course other countries agree. It is India subverts that process. Look at mit we go back to the drawing board on the back of the United States, the their record. Since 2001, there has been and do things that we know do work, nation that spends more money on cli- a 290 percent increase in emissions; and that is let’s work on innovation, mate change science and more money India, 235. We have got a negative 16. clean energy technologies, and, yes, on climate change technology than any We are reducing that. nuclear power. other country in the world. So because of their miserable record We are showing we are being a leader Mr. Chairman, this bill is fundamen- of curtailing greenhouse gases, we still, reducing our emissions while other tally flawed. This whole agreement is in America, across the country, in countries are not. Let’s lead by exam- fundamentally flawed. China has an en- rural areas, are going to face droughts, ple. Let’s come back with some real tirely different metric to measure their wildfires, and sea level rise. Because of legislation that is going to make a dif- emissions reduction than the United India and China, experts are saying ference, reduce emissions, and get us States, and they don’t even have to re- that Miami, Florida, and Baltimore are out of this crisis. duce a single degree of emissions until still going to flood. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- after 2030. So let’s be honest. The Paris accord ance of my time. Mr. Chairman, this is a flawed bill, is really nothing more about political Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chairman, I yield and I urge rejection. theater than actually addressing cli- myself the balance of my time. Mr. Chairman, in closing, let me say Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 mate change. that I am very glad that the Foreign minutes to the gentlewoman from Cali- Instead, we should have an agree- Affairs Committee has jurisdiction fornia (Ms. MATSUI). ment that is enforceable with legally over this bill. Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Chairman, I rise binding targets and specific financial I would also like to note for the CON- today as a proud original cosponsor of support that provides for liability or GRESSIONAL RECORD that we have three H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, compensation for damages that could additional Members who intended to which preserves our Nation’s commit- be caused and an understanding that cosponsor H.R. 9, Congresswoman KAP- ment to the Paris Agreement and global communities are still fossil fuel TUR, Congresswoman GABBARD, and keeps our promise to the American driven. Congresswoman UNDERWOOD. people to take meaningful action on America should not unilaterally Let me also say that I include in the climate change. transform our energy policies while RECORD 9 letters in support of H.R. 9. The Paris Agreement paved the way gambling that other nations will vol- Specifically, I have letters from a for our Nation to develop a robust plan untarily—and I underscore that, volun- group of four dozen environmental or- for cutting emissions which both tarily—reduce their emissions. History ganizations led by Oxfam; the Sierra threaten public health and contribute and past agreements indicate other na- Club; the Union of Concerned Sci- to global climate change. Part of this tions are not following the lead of the entists and others; the League of Con- plan was to clean up the transportation United States. servation Voters; The Wilderness Soci- sector, now the largest single source of Mr. Chairman, I urge a ‘‘no’’ on H.R. ety; EDF Action, which is an advocacy emissions in the country. 9. partner of the Environmental Defense My home State of California was Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chairman, I have Fund; BlueGreen Alliance, which is a critical in the effort to establish more no further speakers, and I yield myself coalition of the Nation’s largest labor stringent vehicle emissions standards. the balance of my time. unions and environmental groups; the When the administration irresponsibly Mr. Chairman, I just want to start off United Steelworkers; E2, which is a chose to abandon part of this plan by by saying that I respect the chairman. nonpartisan group of environmental rolling back Obama-era vehicle emis- I respect his point of view, and I re- entrepreneurs from across the country; sions standards, I introduced legisla- spect the arguments that have been Ceres and its BICEP Network, which is tion that would protect these stand- made on this floor. I believe they are the Business for Innovative Climate ards and the benefits that they ulti- genuine. I believe that most Members and Energy Policy; the We Are Still In mately bring to our communities. of this Chamber agree that climate coalition, which is made up of over I am pleased to see so many of my change is real and that climate change 3,750 U.S. businesses, cities, States, congressional colleagues join me in presents a risk. Tribes, colleges, universities, inves- proposing meaningful solutions to com- I sat down with a scientist from tors, faith groups, cultural institu- bat climate change, but we must do NASA, which is in my home State. We tions, and healthcare organizations; more. We must act together as a nation talked about the data. He said: I am the NAACP; leading public health and to lead the way. not a policymaker. Here is the data. medical organizations, including the Our Nation cannot afford to cede its Here is what is going to happen if we American Lung Association, the Amer- international leadership. By not par- do nothing. ican Public Health Association, and ticipating in the Paris Agreement, we But I think, as the majority leader the Allergy & Asthma Network; and risk irreversible damage to our planet said, H.R. 9 does not solve this prob- the American College of Physicians. and endanger the American people. lem. I think about my grandchildren, You have heard from my side of the APRIL 29, 2019. DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: On behalf of our Anna and Robby. It is their future I am aisle very genuine arguments about the millions of members and supporters across thinking about. They will be greatly cost to the economy, the fact that we the country, we urge you to support H.R. 9, impacted if we don’t do something now. have reduced our emissions but coun- the Climate Action Now Act, to ensure the Tackling climate change is and al- tries like China and India have doubled U.S. meets its commitments under the Paris ways has been my top priority. We theirs. We want to get something done Agreement and to reinforce our national re- must act now to mitigate the effects of to solve this crisis, and I admit it is a solve to address climate change. climate change before it is too late. I crisis. The Paris Agreement is a global response have spent the last decade helping lead This bill is a messaging bill. It is a to the greatest environmental challenge of our time. It includes, for the first time, spe- on this effort, and I am immensely feel-good bill. It won’t get through the cific commitments from all major countries pleased to be able to support the Cli- Senate. It will be vetoed by the White and a pathway for each country to strength- mate Action Now Act on the floor House. I submit to all those listening en its own domestic climate actions in the today. to this debate that when that happens, years ahead. United States leadership and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:44 May 02, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K01MY7.055 H01MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE May 1, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3371 participation was crucial in bringing the ers, League of Women Voters of the United call my office and ask to speak with a mem- world together to act. But now, by threat- States, National Hispanic Medical Associa- ber of our government relations team. ening to exit the agreement, the Trump ad- tion, National Parks Conservation Associa- Sincerely, ministration risks isolating itself, under- tion, National Wildlife Federation, Natural GENE KARPINSKI, mining global climate action, and weakening Resources Defense Council, NC League of President. America’s international influence on a broad Conservation Voters, Oxfam America. array of critical foreign policy issues. Partnership for Policy Integrity, Physi- THE WILDERNESS SOCIETY, Americans are experiencing climate cians for Social Responsibility Pennsyl- April 2, 2019. change here and now in a rising tide of ex- vania, Public Citizen, Sierra Club, The Hon. FRANK PALLONE, treme weather disasters, from hurricanes in Healthy Environment Alliance of Utah Chair, House Committee on Energy & Com- the southeast, to wildfires in the west, to (HEAL Utah), The Trust for Public Land, merce, House of Representatives, Wash- flooding right now in the country’s heart- The Wilderness Society, Union of Concerned ington, DC. land. It’s no surprise that polls consistently Scientists, Voices for Progress, World Wild- Hon. GREG WALDEN, show that concern over the climate crisis is life Fund. Ranking Member, House Committee on Energy rising across generational, geographic, and & Commerce, House of Representatives, partisan lines. Washington, DC. Americans’ personal experience is under- LCV, scored by a raft of new scientific reports. April 26, 2019. DEAR CHAIRMAN PALLONE, RANKING MEM- Last fall the Intergovernmental Panel on Re Support H.R. 9, Climate Action Now Act. BER WALDEN, AND MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE Climate Change (IPCC) confirmed that cli- House of Representatives, COMMITTEE ON ENERGY & COMMERCE: On be- mate change is already happening, and ambi- Washington, DC. half of The Wilderness Society’s over one million members and supporters, I write in tious action to curb carbon pollution is need- DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: The League of Con- support of H.R. 9, The Climate Action Now ed starting now to stave off steadily wors- servation Voters (LCV) works to turn envi- Act. This legislation would take a necessary ening impacts in the U.S. and across the ronmental values into national priorities. and welcome step to reestablish the United globe. The last four years have been the hot- Each year, LCV publishes the National Envi- States as a global leader and to tackle cli- test on record since global measurements ronmental Scorecard, which details the vot- mate change at the scale required to avert began in 1880, according to the National Oce- ing records of members of Congress on envi- the worst impacts of this crisis. The Wilder- anic and Atmospheric Administration and ronmental legislation. The Scorecard is dis- ness Society urges you to vote for H.R. 9 the National Aeronautics and Space Admin- tributed to LCV members, concerned voters when it is marked up in committee later this istration. And the National Climate Assess- nationwide, and the media. ment—prepared by 13 federal agencies and week. We write in strong support of H.R. 9, the released by the Trump Administration last Climate change represents the greatest Climate Action Now Act. This important leg- year—lays out the stark reality of current threat facing our public lands and the com- islation honors America’s commitments to climate impacts in all regions of the nation munities that depend on them, from Amer- the Paris Climate Agreement, recognizes the and projects how much worse they could get. ica’s thawing Arctic to regions devastated by urgency of tackling climate change, and lays Without significant global action, the Na- extreme drought and wildfire. President the groundwork for further action. tional Climate Assessment concludes: ‘‘ris- Trump’s decision to withdraw the United ing temperatures, sea level rise, and changes Climate change is already having dev- States from the Paris Agreement on climate in extreme events are expected to increas- astating impacts on communities across the change was a misguided step back from the ingly disrupt and damage critical infrastruc- country and the world. More extreme kind of leadership the world expects of ture and property, labor productivity, and storms, record-breaking floods, and raging America. By deliberately undermining the the vitality of our communities.’’ ‘‘[C]oastal wildfires are hurting our families and even global agreement and reversing policies to economies and property are already at risk,’’ taking people’s lives. It is unacceptable that address U.S. emissions, President Trump has especially communities disproportionately these impacts and the burden of toxic pollu- moved the United States and the world in comprised of low-income and minority tion hit lower income, communities of color, the wrong direction at precisely the moment Americans. In short, climate change is al- and Indigenous peoples first and worst. Poll we need accelerated progress. H.R. 9 rep- ready here in America and it’s already harm- after poll shows that an overwhelming ma- resents a much-needed step to confront the ing Americans’ lives. jority of voters—across ideological lines— climate crisis by taking steps to prevent for- Despite these dire forecasts, we can still want strong action on clean energy and cli- mal withdrawal from the Paris Agreement stave off the worst effects of climate change. mate solutions. and requiring the Administration to develop Congressional leadership is more important H.R. 9 is a strong rebuke of the Trump Ad- a plan to meet national greenhouse gas tar- than ever, and the Climate Action Now Act ministration’s denial of the climate crisis, gets. will go a long way to ensure that the United efforts to undermine progress, and ill-con- The Wilderness Society believes that our States fulfills our commitments under the ceived decision to become the only country 640 million acres of public lands can and Paris Agreement and stays on the path to se- in the world to reject the landmark Paris must play a prominent role in addressing cli- rious action on climate change. Climate Agreement. In response to this utter mate change in a comprehensive, sustainable This legislation demonstrates leadership failure of leadership, governors, mayors, uni- and equitable way. We have a significant op- and vision needed to tackle the climate cri- versities, businesses, faith leaders, and inves- portunity to reduce greenhouse gas emis- sis. We urge you to support the Climate Ac- tors are stepping up to support climate ac- sions from fossil fuel energy development on tion Now Act to help make the future cli- tion to meet this agreement. public lands, which currently accounts for mate safe for our children and grandchildren This momentum is only growing. Just this more than 20% of all U.S. emissions, and sup- and honor America’s commitments to help year, six new governors have joined the U.S. port responsibly-sited renewable energy confront this global challenge. Climate Alliance, bringing the total to 23 projects. We must also protect large, con- Signed, states and territories committed to meeting nected landscapes, including our forests, Alaska Wilderness Action, Alliance of the Paris Climate Agreement’s goals. New deserts and other wild places that can help Nurses for Healthy Environments, Arizona Mexico Governor Lujan Grisham signed into species adapt, store carbon, and provide nat- Parks and Recreation Association, Blue Fu- law legislation that moves the state’s elec- ural infrastructure to safeguard commu- ture, Bold Alliance, Chispa, Chispa Arizona, tricity to 100% carbon free by 2045. Gov- nities from intensifying storms and extreme Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Clean Water Ac- ernors Walz (MN), Evers (WI), and Mills (ME) weather events. H.R. 9 takes an important tion, Climate Hawks Vote, Climate Law & have all announced plans to move their state first step in establishing a framework that Policy Project. Climate Reality Project, Colorado Farm to 100% clean energy. After passing both allows for our public lands to be part of the and Food Alliance, Conservation Colorado, chambers unanimously, Nevada Governor climate solution, and no longer a significant Defend Our Future, Defenders of Wildlife, Sisolak signed into law legislation moving contributor to the United States’ carbon Earthjustice, Earthworks, Eastern PA Coali- the state to 50% renewable energy by 2030. footprint. tion for Abandoned Mine Reclamation, El- The Washington state legislature just passed The Wilderness Society looks forward to ders Climate Action, Endangered Species Co- a 100% clean energy bill, the Maryland legis- seeing passage of this bill, without amend- alition, Environment America. lature passed a 50% clean energy bill by 2030, ment, as a first step in solving the climate Environment Colorado, Environment and a comprehensive 100% clean energy crisis, and we welcome the opportunity to North Carolina, Environmental Defense package has been introduced in Illinois. work with Congress to make public lands Fund, Environmental Justice Center of After eight years of the Republican leader- part of our national solution to climate Chestnut Hill United Church, Environmental ship in the U.S. House taking us backwards change. Law & Policy Center, Friends of Ironwood in the fight against climate change, we are Sincerely, Forest, Gasp, Green The Church, thrilled to see this important first step in DREW MCCONVILLE, GreenLatinos, Hispanic Access Foundation, the right direction and LCV urges you to Senior Managing Di- Hispanic Federation. SUPPORT H.R. 9. We will strongly consider rector of Government Interfaith Power & Light, Kids Climate Ac- including votes on this bill in the 2019 Score- Relations, The Wil- tion Network, League of Conservation Vot- card. If you need more information, please derness Society.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:16 May 02, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A01MY7.022 H01MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE H3372 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 1, 2019 [From EDF Action] their emissions, and is a critical tool at our bers to support the Climate Action Now Act H.R. 9: THE CLIMATE ACTION NOW ACT disposal to create a level playing field for (H.R. 9). The Climate Action Now Act is a much- U.S.-based manufacturing in the race against Sincerely, needed step toward reasserting American our global economic competitors to build the LEO W. GERARD, global leadership in the fight to solve cli- clean technologies of the future. International President. mate change. America is currently meeting the chal- This bill gives Congress the opportunity to lenge of making our energy, transportation, APRIL 2019. take common sense action against one of our and other systems cleaner and more effi- Hon. NANCY PELOSI, country’s most dangerous threats. cient. We have already begun putting mil- Speaker of the House, House of Representatives, We need immediate action to reduce cli- lions of people to work in jobs designing, Washington, DC. mate pollution and move our country toward manufacturing, and installing the clean en- Hon. KEVIN MCCARTHY, 100% clean energy across the economy by ergy technology and infrastructure needed to Minority Leader, House of Representatives, 2050. reduce the pollution that is driving climate Washington, DC. Taking action on climate change is nec- change. At the same time, we must ensure DEAR SPEAKER PELOSI AND LEADER MCCAR- essary to: that the jobs we’re building in new clean THY: We are members of the Leaders Circle of Protect our health and our kids’ future, technologies are quality, family-sustaining the largest coalition ever assembled for cli- Strengthen the U.S. economy through in- jobs. Additionally, we must address the chal- mate action in the United States, and are novation and investment, lenges of this transition to ensure that no among the over 3,750 U.S. businesses, cities, Protect against trillions of dollars in dam- communities or workers are left behind by states, tribes, colleges and universities, in- ages, making available the tools and resources for vestors, faith groups, cultural institutions, Allow America to lead the next techno- workers to transition to new, good jobs and and health care organizations who declared logical and energy revolution. for communities to diversify their local and ‘‘We Are Still In’’ the Paris Agreement and regional economies and create new opportu- WHAT IS THE PARIS AGREEMENT? the fight against climate change. nities. Since We Are Still In launched two years In 2015 in a historic breakthrough, vir- Ultimately, we have everything we need to ago, more and more American leaders have tually every country in the world came to- meet our commitment made in the Paris stepped forward to declare their support for gether and committed to addressing climate Agreement. American innovation has the po- the global solution to climate change. Our change by reducing emissions. The an- tential to lead the world in solving our envi- 3,750 signatories come from all fifty states, nouncement, known as Paris Agreement, al- ronmental problems while creating good jobs represent half of the U.S. population and lows each country to make its own plan to for workers. over half of the U.S. economy. fight pollution. The Climate Action Now Act recognizes In that time, the science around climate A recommitment to the goals of the Paris this reality and would block President change has only become increasingly clear. Agreement would show the world that Amer- Trump’s dangerous threat to remove the Last year, the Intergovernmental Panel on ica takes its promise to cut pollution seri- United States from the Paris Agreement and Climate Change detailed the dire global con- ously, encourage other nations to honor require the Administration to create a plan sequences of allowing global temperature in- their climate pledges as well, and give Amer- that demonstrates how the U.S. will go creases to exceed 2.7° F/1.5° C. Similarly, the ica a stronger voice in ongoing climate nego- about meeting our commitments for climate National Climate Assessment detailed that tiations. change mitigation. By addressing climate the impacts of climate change are already AMERICANS SUPPORT CLIMATE ACTION change the right way—with investments in impacting every place and walk of life in the The Trump administration has surrendered infrastructure and job training, and devel- United States. Our future is at stake. American leadership in the fight against cli- oping technologies of the future—our coun- For these reasons, we endorse H.R. 9: Cli- mate change, isolating our country, and ig- try can lead the world in driving the signifi- mate Action Now Act, which advances our noring two-thirds of Americans who support cant economic growth and job creation that commitment to address climate change and climate action. comes from the design, manufacturing, and support the Paris Agreement, and hope that Recommitting to the Paris Agreement installation of the clean energy economy. leaders from both sides will choose to stand goals follows the lead of the over 3,500 elect- For these reasons, BlueGreen Alliance urges behind the legislation. It is in America’s best ed officials, and tribal, university, busi- Congress to swiftly pass this legislation. interest to improve our global leadership and nesses, and faith leaders, representing mil- Thank you for your consideration. reputation on this issue by honoring our con- lions of Americans, who have pledged to con- Sincerely, tribution to the Paris Agreement. tinue to support climate action. MICHAEL WILLIAMS, For our part, we will continue our commit- Interim Co-Executive Director, ment to tackling climate change by reducing BLUEGREEN ALLIANCE, BlueGreen Alliance. our emissions and working together for a April 30, 2019. broad transformation of the U.S. economy. Re BlueGreen Alliance Supports H.R. 9, Cli- UNITED STEELWORKERS, We look forward to welcoming strong, smart, mate Action Now Act. April 2, 2019. national policies to address the climate chal- House of Representatives, Re United Steelworkers support H.R. 9, Cli- lenge while unleashing substantial economic Washington, DC. mate Action Now Act. and public health benefits. DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: As a coalition of House of Representatives, Sincerely, the nation’s largest labor unions and envi- Washington, DC. Bishop Marc Andrus, The Episcopal ronmental groups, collectively representing DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: On behalf of the Church; Richard Beam, Chief Environmental millions of members and supporters, we 850,000 members of the United Steelworkers Officer, Providence St Joseph Health; Mayor write to express the BlueGreen Alliance’s (USW), we urge you to support the Climate Jim Brainard, City of Cannel, Indiana; Ali- support for H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Action Now Act (H.R. 9). This simple and son Brown, President and CEO, Science Mu- Act. straightforward legislation prevents the seum of Minnesota; President Michael Crow, The United States’ adoption of the Paris Trump Administration from withdrawing Arizona State University; President David Agreement was an historic step to lead in from the Paris Agreement and requires a Finegold, Chatham University; President the fight against global climate change. The plan for the United States to meet its emis- Dianne Harrison, California State Univer- Trump Administration’s stated intention to sions targets. sity—Northridge; Mayor Keith A James, withdraw from this agreement is a mistake In our union’s 1990 report titled Our Chil- City of West Palm Beach, Florida; President with dire consequences for the United States dren’s World, we stated that, ‘‘[Climate Mark Mitsui, Portland Community College; and the rest of the world. The effects of cli- change] may be the single greatest problem President Fawn Sharp, Quinault Indian Na- mate change are already being felt in com- we face.’’ The situation has become more ur- tion. munities across the country in the form of gent, and for many years the United States more frequent and severe extreme weather has been a leader in innovation and tech- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE events, wildfires, droughts, and rising sea nology to combat this crisis. ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE, levels. The Paris Agreement is an ambitious, non- Washington, DC, April 26, 2019. Removing the United States from the binding, and transparent achievement in the Re NAACP Strong support for H.R. 9, the Cli- Agreement would be an abdication of our na- global fight against climate change. The mate Action Now Act tion’s responsibility to the world and to fu- President’s 2017 announcement of his intent House of Representatives, ture generations to lead in the fight against to withdraw was reckless and opposed by Washington, DC. climate change. Our country can and should labor, environmental, and business leaders. DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: On behalf of the lead the world in driving the significant eco- Withdrawal would be an inexcusable blow to NAACP, our nation’s oldest, largest and nomic growth and job creation that can re- the U.S. economy, as the diplomatic and most widely-recognized grassroots-based sult from clean energy technologies and in- trade impacts would be felt for years. civil rights organization, I strongly urge you frastructure required to reduce climate We applaud the House Democratic Leader- to support and vote in favor of H.R. 9, the change-driving pollution. The Paris Agree- ship for introducing H.R. 9 to reverse this Climate Action Now Act. The earth’s climate ment holds all countries accountable for Administration’s decision. We urge all mem- is now changing faster than at any point in

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The ica people of color will suffer more dire re- Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change than leading right now, President percussions because of climate change. found dramatic differences in health impacts Trump and his administration are sim- From Hurricane Katrina in 2005, to the between 1.5 and 2 degrees, including in heat- ply sticking their heads in the sand, more recent flooding in Houston due to Hur- related morbidity and mortality, ozone-re- acting like this is the 19th century. ricane Harvey in 2017, as well as numerous lated mortality, and vector-borne diseases. We have to be future oriented, not other weather-related catastrophes including The Paris Agreement’s goals are to keep the live in the past, or we will simply be heat waves, hurricanes, cyclones, and floods world well under 2 degrees Celsius and to left behind. we have witnessed the inconceivable loss of pursue efforts to further stay below 1.5 de- The President is actually making the life and property that can be caused by more grees. H.R. 9 is an important step toward what climate crisis worse. The Trump ad- dangerous weather systems. The increased ministration gutted regulations to con- ferocity of these storms is but one result of must become a comprehensive set of policies climate change, yet it perhaps offers us the protect public health from the worst impacts trol methane pollution from the oil and best insight into its disparate impact. Low of climate change. The nation urgently needs gas sector, rolled back stronger fuel ef- income Americans and racial and ethnic mi- to implement strong, science-based measures ficiency standards for vehicles, and il- norities have fewer resources with which to reduce the emissions that cause climate legally blocked improved appliance ef- they can prepare for, defend against, or use change. The U.S. must also invest in health ficiency standards. to clean up after a disaster. adaptation strategies to help communities These actions led to a rise in green- While H.R. 9 does not offer the resources address the varied health impacts they are house gas emissions last year. which are necessary to defend against a cri- already facing. Now, back in my district, I want you sis situation, it does make it less likely that On behalf of the patients and communities we serve, we urge you to vote YES on H.R. 9, to understand, this is not a partisan we will be faced with catastrophes on the issue. Everyone sees the harm climate scale to which we are growing sadly increas- the Climate Action Now Act. ingly accustomed. Specifically, H.R. 9 would Sincerely, change is doing to our shoreline, our require that the United States remain a Allergy & Asthma Network, Alliance of oceans, and the health and well-being partner in and part of the 2016 Paris agree- Nurses for Healthy Environments, American of our residents. ment on climate change. The United States Lung Association, American Public Health States and local governments are was once a global leader in pushing for cli- Association, Association of Schools and Pro- taking action on climate change. They grams of Public Health, Asthma and Allergy mate action, but we have recently lost our are concerned about the health of their Foundation of America, Children’s Environ- way. As a result, our progress and that of constituents, asthmatics who are nega- mental Health Network, Climate for Health, some other nations in reducing emissions Health Care Climate Council, Health Care tively impacted by dirty air, cancers has dwindled and is now reversing itself. that are aggravated by increased tox- There is not time to waste: we need to take Without Harm. National Association of County and City icity. decisive action to address this increasing Health Officials, National Environmental I have a lot of Republican mayors problem while we still can. It is not an un- Health Association, National Medical Asso- derstatement to say that our future depends and county and State legislators, and I ciation, Physicians for Social Responsibility, upon it. Please support and vote for H.R. 9, don’t know one of those Republican Public Health Institute. the Climate Action Now Act, and urge your mayors or elected officials who thinks colleagues in the other body, as well, as the b 1545 that the Federal Government should President, to take the threat of climate withdraw from climate action. change seriously. Should you have any ques- Mr. ENGEL. I think that it is very It is the cost of inaction that is real- tions or comments, please do not hesitate to clear to say that this is a broad-based ly painful. We have all seen them. In contact me at my office. bill, and I do hope that we will pass it. 2017, the United States experienced 16 Sincerely, We have the ability to work together natural disasters with costs totaling HILARY O. SHELTON, to do it. $360 billion. Superstorm Sandy hit my Director, NAACP Washington Bureau and I thank the ranking member for his district very hard. Senior Vice President for Policy and offer to work together. We have a tra- Advocacy. But I want to say that we still have dition of doing that on the Foreign Af- time to avoid a deeper climate crisis, APRIL 29, 2019. fairs Committee, and we will do it while strengthening and modernizing DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: The undersigned again. our economy at the same time, and public health and medical organizations urge But climate change, global warming, H.R. 9 is an important step in that re- you to support H.R. 9, the Climate Action is a factor. We can put our heads in the gard. Now Act. The bill would help ensure that the sand like an ostrich and pretend it is So—please—I call on my colleagues, I United States adheres to the science-based not there, but it is there and it is big; beg my colleagues, let’s take this op- targets in the Paris Agreement and develops and if we don’t do something about it portunity to prevent the withdrawal a plan to meet them, both essential steps to soon, we are all going to pay the price protecting public health from the impacts of from the Paris Agreement and, at the climate change. in the future. same time, call upon this administra- Climate change is a public health emer- Mr. Chair, I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote for tion to come up with ways of achieving gency. The science clearly shows that com- this important bill, and I yield back the goal of the Paris Agreement. munities across the nation are experiencing the balance of my time. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance the health impacts of climate change, in- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chairman, I yield of my time. cluding enhanced conditions for ozone and myself such time as I may consume. Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, I yield particulate air pollution, which cause asth- I rise in strong support of H.R. 9, the myself such time as I may consume. ma attacks, cardiovascular disease and pre- Climate Action Now Act. Mr. Chairman, clearly, today is, un- mature death; increased instances of ex- President Trump’s decision to with- fortunately, more about the politics of treme heat, severe storms and other desta- draw from the Paris Agreement is un- bilizing weather patterns that disrupt peo- climate change than actually rolling ple’s access to essential healthcare; in- justified and, I believe, dangerous. It up our sleeves and getting to work on creased spread of vector-borne diseases; and abdicates U.S. leadership on climate American solutions. longer and more intense allergy seasons. action and puts the health and safety Climate change is real, but address- These threats are no longer hypothetical, of our communities at great risk. It ing climate change should not involve and Americans across the country have expe- also jeopardizes our national and eco- binding ourselves to international rienced them firsthand. nomic security. agreements that put United States Every American’s health is at risk due to We can’t live in the past. China, the workers and jobs at a disadvantage to climate change, but some populations are at EU, and others are moving towards a our main competitors around the world greater risk, including infants, children, sen- iors, pregnant women, low-income commu- low-carbon economy, building solar and with no regard to the cost for nities, some communities of color, people panels, wind turbines, and cornering American consumers and ratepayers. with disabilities and many people with the market on renewable industries. We should have a serious, solutions- chronic diseases. Evidence and experience We can and should be a leader in that oriented discussion about how to ad- shows that these populations will dispropor- transition so that our industries, our dress climate change risks through

VerDate Sep 11 2014 18:39 Aug 02, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD19\MAY\H01MY9.REC H01MY9 H3374 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 1, 2019 American innovation, American con- but, unfortunately, most of those Mr. MCNERNEY. Mr. Chairman, I servation, and preparation. amendments were rejected by Demo- thank the chairman for allowing me 2 But we all know that long-term, sus- crats. minutes. tainable policy is best developed If my colleagues on the other side of We are here today to talk about a through a thoughtful, logical, and the aisle are serious about reducing global problem that demands a global strong bipartisan process. That is the emissions and addressing other climate solution. Since the Industrial Revolu- approach we have taken over the last change risks, and doing so quickly, tion, a significant amount of carbon several Congresses as Republicans and they would acknowledge the reality of has been building up in the atmos- one I think we should continue in this global energy needs. They would ac- phere; and, until just recently, the Congress. knowledge that the United States is re- United States was the number one In fact, in the last Congress, Repub- ducing greenhouse gas emissions emitter of carbon pollution. licans worked with Democrats to re- through innovation and through tech- As China ramped up its emissions, we move regulatory barriers to new tech- nological development, frankly, better lost that dubious title, but we are still nological advances in power genera- than any country on the planet. dumping massive amounts of carbon tion, from hydropower to small mod- That is what we are doing as Ameri- into the atmosphere. ular nuclear, from tax policies that ac- cans. That is what we do. We innovate. This carbon in the atmosphere has tually encourage carbon capture and We lead. And we are doing that in caused energy to accumulate in the storage to reforms of the Nation’s elec- emissions reduction; we are doing that oceans and the skies, and that is now tric grid. with new energy technologies; and that causing changes in our environment. There are many bipartisan policies is where we should be focused as a Con- And these changes will continue to Congress could further pursue to accel- gress to incentivize those going for- grow. erate innovation and to create indus- ward. The global solution we need is one trial, electrical, and technological in- Now, instead of spending a week of that the United States actually had a frastructure that actually will enable precious legislative time talking about hand in crafting. We led the efforts in cleaner energy systems for the future; a bill that, frankly, has little teeth, the development and adoption of the such as, furthering advanced nuclear will never move in the Senate, would Paris climate accord; but now, because reactor technologies, easing the per- get vetoed by the President if it ever of this administration’s decision, we mitting of clean-energy infrastructure, got to his desk, we could be legislating are telling the world to do as we say, and modernizing our electric grid. on how to ease the overly burdensome not as we do. We need to do all of those, Mr. Chair- hydropower licensing process. The Paris climate accord is one of The Northwest is a great place for man. the most comprehensive deals to date We can also look to better manage- hydroelectricity. We know a lot about and is a worldwide agreement to begin ment of our Federal forests to reduce it, and it has zero carbon emissions. reducing carbon emissions. It is the im- Or we could be passing bills that sup- the risk of catastrophic wildfires, portant first step in the battle to stop port nuclear energy. You look at the which choke the communities, like the dangerous spiral of climate change. small modular nuclear technologies those in my home State of Oregon, If we retreat from the Paris accord, that are on the cusp of an energy fu- with smoke and fill our atmosphere we are condemning future generations ture for baseload power, and you under- with untold pollutants. to a world filled with catastrophic cli- stand just what that could be, with no The Intergovernmental Panel on Cli- mate change and conflict. emissions. H.R. 9 will help heal this rift by put- mate Change found that sustainably We could either do that through li- ting us in alignment with the rest of managing our Federal forests—in fact, censing reform or through these ad- the global community and holding us all forests—will create the longest sus- vanced technologies. to standards that we helped put in tained carbon mitigation benefit. Let’s focus on the new technology place. Those are the findings of the U.N. necessary for future energy systems, My Republican colleagues say they IPCC. for future transportation systems, for believe in climate change but have al- But H.R. 9, it just does not represent advances in manufacturing and indus- ways refused action. that kind of bipartisan policy that we try to emit fewer greenhouse gases. The Paris climate agreement is ac- should be considering today. This bill That is what we should be doing. tion. Let’s get with the program. is being considered, frankly, without Let’s work together on the bills that The United States has led by exam- the benefit of regular order in any com- are going to lead to ribbon-cutting ple, so, today, I inform my colleagues: mittee of jurisdiction. It has no com- ceremonies for new energy infrastruc- Adopt H.R. 9. Don’t make us the past panion in the United States Senate. ture or to an American getting a new, villain for future generations. H.R. 9 represents the Democrats’ re- well-paid job in the energy industry. Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, I yield flexive response to the President’s That infrastructure could be a wind 2 minutes to the gentleman from Ohio June 1, 2017, announcement that the farm. It could be a natural gas pipeline. (Mr. JOHNSON), a very important mem- U.S. would withdraw from the Paris That new job could be as a solar in- ber of our committee. Agreement. staller, or it could be a nuclear engi- Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. Mr. Chair- Now, the Obama administration’s neer. man, put simply, this legislation forces commitments in Paris were made with- I am not talking about picking win- President Trump’s hand to carry out out a clear plan to even meet those ners and losers here when it comes to the goals of his predecessor, but this provisions, without a full view of the energy, the environment, or the cli- administration was elected to tackle costs to American consumers, and cer- mate. I am talking about unleashing our energy issues differently, our envi- tainly without a strategy that had American innovators to do what they ronmental issues differently. broad bipartisan support from Con- do best, and that is develop new and Americans asked for this change in gress. better technologies that benefit con- direction. And we got that last Con- Further, H.R. 9’s unquestioning focus sumers, benefit the environment, and gress, where Republicans worked with on U.S. domestic action ignores the benefit the good, old United States of this administration to find creative evidence that the bulk of the future America. ways to streamline the development global emissions growth will be in So we should reject H.R. 9 and focus and use of all of our energy sources and China, it will be in India and the rest of on realistic solutions to prepare for the technologies. the developing world. future and on policies that work for We examined grid modification If implemented, it would lock in the the American public. issues, looked at ways to encourage the United States to expensive commit- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance creation and adoption of advanced nu- ments that will harm consumers; our of my time. clear energy, along with creative ways communities; and, frankly, our eco- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chairman, I yield to encourage new coal and natural gas nomic security. 2 minutes to the gentleman from Cali- technologies. Republicans offered a number of fornia (Mr. MCNERNEY), a member of We looked at how market forces are amendments to debate these matters, the Energy and Commerce Committee, driving new energy technologies and

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I urge my colleagues what the plan is—we will call it the on families and small businesses in to support this bill. smorgasbord of options out there—be- eastern and southeastern Ohio who Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, I con- cause, if you think about it, once simply cannot absorb higher electric tinue to reserve the balance of my again, it is Congress passing the buck bills. time. saying, well, here’s the goal; let some- H.R. 9 was rushed through our com- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chairman, I yield one else take the blows of it. mittees. The Energy and Commerce 2 minutes to the gentleman from Cali- So if we are going to have an honest Committee held no hearings on it, but fornia (Mr. PETERS). conversation, let’s say I am a State simply a full committee markup. Mem- Mr. PETERS. Mr. Chairman, Presi- that uses heating oil. Heating oil is bers had no time to debate it—only dent Trump has made clear what cli- functionally filthy. Okay. Are you will- vote. mate action he doesn’t like. He doesn’t ing to encourage that community, that E&C Democrat leadership even ex- like the Paris Agreement, which con- State, to allow more natural gas ex- pressed frustration over the expedited templated that every nation in the traction, more pipelines so we can ac- pace of this bill. world would set a target to reduce tually hit the numbers? Or is it easier Because of these reasons and the greenhouse gas emissions. passing it on to the White House to let issues raised by my colleagues, I urge a He doesn’t like the Clean Power them take the slings and arrows of ‘‘no’’ vote on H.R. 9. Plan, which encouraged each State to what it takes policy-wise? create its own strategy to lower green- b 1600 If you actually look at the reality, house gas emissions. And he doesn’t 2015, the year that President Obama Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chairman, I yield like the CAFE standards that required 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from agreed to this, that year, every func- automakers to lower emissions from tioning benefit from all of the solar Michigan (Mrs. DINGELL), another cars and trucks. that was adopted in 2015 was removed member of the Energy and Commerce Now, last month, the President’s own Committee. because of the amount of nuclear that EPA administrator came to the Energy went offline that year. Are we ready Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Chairman, I rise and Commerce Committee, and he tes- today in strong support of H.R. 9, the here to step up and say, hey, if we want tified, and he agreed that climate baseload, clean, non-CO, non-green- Climate Action Now Act, that is laid change is happening, and that it is before this House now for final consid- house emitting, we are going to step up driven largely by human activity. and get this nuclear back online, be- eration. So the question is, what climate ac- ‘‘The Earth’s climate is now chang- cause it is a type—just that 1 year of tion does President Trump support? the number of nuclear facilities that ing faster than at any point in the his- And that is the point of the Climate tory of modern civilization.’’ This is a closed equaled every solar panel in the Action Now Act, which simply invites country that was added. direct quote from the Fourth National the President to tell us his strategy. Are we willing to continue to do as Climate Assessment issued by our top Now, there are many options, many we did in Ways and Means last year, scientists from across 13 government bipartisan options, many mentioned by moving forward with carbon sequestra- agencies. my colleague from Oregon, Mr. WAL- tion tax credits? Sea levels are rising; average tem- DEN. These are increasing research into peratures are warming; ice is dis- energy storage technologies, pricing Turns out there is some new amazing appearing; and extreme weather is in- carbon, incentivizing more renewable technology of mining CO2 right out of tensifying and becoming more fre- energy, requiring or incentivizing en- the air. There is a utility scale, indus- quent. And we know that in this Cham- ergy efficiency, easing regulation for trial scale facility going up in Canada ber, because we are dealing with the developing renewables, developing car- now that has broken the Holy Grail on consequences of the hurricanes, the bon capture and negative emissions the code on how to do it. These are pro- fires, too often because of our constitu- technology, or investing in resiliency growth policies that we, as this body, ents that are being hurt. and more. should be adopting, not passing it off We know this is affecting the lives of And we don’t even need the President to the bureaucracy and the administra- growing numbers of Americans all to draft new ideas. We have got exist- tion to make the hard choices. across the country. And even as I stand ing bills from the last Congress and Understand, we did some math a cou- here, right now, we have floods in my from this Congress we have assembled ple of years ago that, if we would do a district. into The Climate Playbook, which you pipeline loop in West Texas to capture Climate change is an urgent, existen- can find right on my Congressional methane flare-off, capture that gas and tial threat we all face, and bold action website. make it—utilize it, it had a huge effect is demanded at this moment. We have Mr. President, we get that you don’t in getting us, like right now, that last to act together, not as Republicans or like President Obama’s climate action 13 points of gap that we have to get in Democrats, but as Americans. ideas. Now tell us your climate action the next 7 years. We don’t change treaties. We don’t plans. How many of my brothers and sisters change things because we have had a I encourage each of my colleagues, on the other side are ready to stand up change in who has been elected Presi- Democrats and Republicans, to join me and promote more natural gas, more dent. We respect that office. The con- in making that request to President pipelines, more tax credit mechanisms sequences of inaction are real, and not Trump by supporting and passing H.R. for carbon sequestration? Those are only are future generations put at risk 9. Congress has a Climate Playbook. policy decisions. That is our job here in each day if we do nothing, so are we. Mr. President, tell us yours. the House. This begins by ensuring America The Acting CHAIR (Mr. SABLAN). Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chairman, I yield honors its commitment under the Paris Members are reminded to address their 2 minutes to the gentleman from New Agreement. Withdrawing is not the an- remarks to the Chair. York (Mr. TONKO), who is the chairman swer. Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, I yield of our Environment and Climate The Climate Action Now Act would 3 minutes to the gentleman from Ari- Change Subcommittee. simply prevent the United States from zona (Mr. SCHWEIKERT) to speak on this Mr. TONKO. Mr. Chairman, I thank using Federal dollars to withdraw from matter. the gentleman from New Jersey for the Paris Agreement; and calls on the Mr. SCHWEIKERT. Mr. Chairman, I yielding, and I thank him for his lead- President to develop and make public a am probably going to be a little dif- ership as chair of the Energy and Com- plan for how the United States will ferent than some of the folks you are merce Committee.

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We have lan- The blessings of these natural re- (Mr. SCHRADER). guished without a policy or hearings in sources have allowed us to become the b 1615 the committee for quite some time most powerful and prosperous nation and, finally, the Democrats are show- on the face of the planet. It has allowed Mr. SCHRADER. Mr. Chairman, I ing their forcefulness. us to build the largest middle class in rise in support of H.R. 9, the Climate Global problems require global co- the world; helped us to produce the new Action Now Act. I am a proud cospon- operation, and we accept this as a technologies and innovations that have sor of the bill and a longtime supporter given when it comes to countless secu- improved the quality of life and given of the Paris climate accord. rity, health, and economic challenges. us the highest standard of living in the With the Northwest on catastrophic And climate change will impact all of world. fire alert every year, everyone out west these areas, and more. It has been the lifeblood of this land knows full well that climate change is But global climate action will not of opportunity, where we now have a real and serious threat that needs ad- succeed without America at the table, more jobs than we actually have people dressing. leading by example. Other nations un- to fill them. To that end, we cannot abdicate the derstand this, as do thousands of Having an abundant supply of energy United States’ very serious responsi- United States cities, businesses, uni- doesn’t just fuel this economy. It also bility to lead the world in curbing the versities, and nonprofit organizations. is an overwhelming advantage in terms effects of climate change. That is why That is why the ‘‘We Are Still In’’ of national security. Energy independ- I have strongly opposed the President’s campaign was formed, and why its ence gives us choices that many na- reckless decision to withdraw from the many members support this bill. The tions would be envious of. It allows us Paris Agreement, which has seriously contributions of subnational actors can to export that same freedom to our al- damaged U.S. credibility on the world achieve two-thirds of our 2025 national lies and to democracies around the stage. commitment, but we need Federal ac- world. The Paris Agreement stresses the tion to fill the gap. Forcing our President to stay in this dire importance of international co- President Trump has made it clear terrible deal would undermine many of operation in combating the climate that he does not appreciate the pre- those advantages, and it would penalize crisis. We must work together with vious administration’s policies to the American people, and cost hun- countries around the world if we are to achieve America’s Paris target. There- dreds of billions of dollars. It would achieve any sort of meaningful dent in fore, Mr. President, we have a very fair cost us millions of jobs. greenhouse gas emissions. question of you. What is your plan? At best, the Paris Agreement is a I am proud that my State of Oregon Our colleagues on the other side of feel-good-do-nothing political window remains committed to the goals of the the aisle have taken the opposite ap- dressing, at best. At worst, it is a tax Paris Agreement, but one State’s ef- proach, throwing up their hands and on the middle and working class. It is forts cannot combat climate change saying this bill is a waste of time be- a millstone around the neck of our job alone. We need the Climate Action Now cause the President would veto it. creators. And it is a gift to our en- I could not disagree more. This vote Act to keep the entire country com- emies, and we must oppose it. mitted to the Paris Agreement. will show the American people and the It would punish the American people. I urge support for the bill. international community who in Wash- It would punish our children and their ington understands and acknowledges Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, I yield future in this country. myself the balance of my time. the threat of climate change; who rec- Look, I want responsible stewardship I don’t believe we have any other ognizes the importance of building of the environment, like everybody in speakers on our side, so I will conclude global cooperation to address it; and this Chamber. And I want clean water my comments and then be happy to who will work to enact the policies and clean air for my kids. But I also hear from the chairman of the com- that will result in a safer, healthier want them to grow up in the safest, mittee. planet, a planet that will be safer for strongest, freest nation in the world. future generations. The irony of this discussion is that I think we have had a good debate Based on the President’s statements, the United States is leading this de- here, a thorough debate, and at the end the answer is clearly, not him. And the bate. We are leading in our actions. of the day, it is important to remember clock is ticking. The Acting CHAIR. The time of the America is actually leading, through I hope next time we are on the floor, gentleman has expired. new innovation and technology in the we will be debating concrete solutions Mr. WALDEN. I yield the gentleman energy sector, the reduction in emis- that will lead to meaningful emissions from Texas an additional 30 seconds. sions. Again, we are leading as a coun- reductions and accelerate the clean en- Mr. ARRINGTON. The irony is the try. ergy transition. We can start that innovations and technology that cre- You look at other countries, com- process today by stating in clear and ated the shale revolution have already petitors of ours like China, wouldn’t resounding fashion: We Are Still in. resulted in significant reduction in car- have to begin making reductions until Support this bill. bon. Since 2000, the U.S. has led the 2030, so they can keep adding emis- Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Chairman, I yield way by cutting emissions by almost 20 sions-spewing power plants. They could 21⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from percent. do all kinds of things until 2030. Mean- Texas (Mr. ARRINGTON). We need policies that are not hostile while, we are supposed to shut down Mr. ARRINGTON. Mr. Chairman, at to America’s main source of energy. In- our economy in a lot of ways if you go the heart of America’s economic pros- stead, we should put forth solutions down certain paths. perity and unrivaled security is an that encourage the continued develop- We don’t think we should take that abundant, affordable and reliable sup- ment of all energy resources, while set- bargain. We don’t think we have to ply of domestic energy. ting high and responsible standards for take that bargain. Instead, Repub- The lion’s share of America’s energy environmental quality and human licans believe we should continue to supply, nearly 90 percent, comes from health. And we should carry out this rely on our great innovators in Amer- fossil energy resources, and the hard- mission in partnership, not in hos- ica to develop even new technologies to working energy producers of West tility, in partnership with States and reduce emissions and produce power Texas are leading the way. This is industry. like we have done in the energy sector, thanks to the great American work Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chairman, can I as my friend from Texas described. ethic, entrepreneurial spirit, and drive inquire about how much time remains And like my friend from Arizona de- for innovation. on both sides? scribed, there are companies around

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The other States Plan, the World Bank, International Monetary licans led the effort on tax credits to or the other countries, they start de- Fund, and most importantly, preserved peace say let’s incent you to put carbon into veloping these new technologies, and and freedom for the last 75 years. other use or into the ground, and we they then corner the market on things Collective international action is also needed will even give you a bigger incentive to like wind turbines or solar panels. to combat growing international challenges put it in the ground. More and more of those are being man- such as terrorism, human trafficking, and We should be doing more in the area ufactured in China and then shipped black-market sales of illegal weapons, drugs, of advanced battery research, like is over here. So we lose the competitive and tobacco. being done at Pacific Northwest Na- edge that we would have had through No one country can solve these problems tional Laboratory across the river from innovation that is essentially driven by on its own, and this amendment emphasizes Oregon, and get to where we can har- good government policy. Then what the importance of collective international ac- ness the renewable intermittent power happens is we lose the jobs and our tion. sources to more firm power; and the economy falls behind. The landmark Paris Climate Accord was es- same with streamlining hydro, with You know, the same thing is true tablished to combat climate change and to ac- pump storage. with climate disasters. My district was celerate and intensify the actions and invest- There is a lot we can do working to- more impacted by Superstorm Sandy ments needed for a sustainable low carbon fu- gether to make sure we have a safe, se- than any other district in the country. ture. cure, reliable grid that is adequate to What happens? You know, we lose jobs. This also brings all nations into a common make all this seamlessly work together Our tourism economy was destroyed in cause to undertake ambitious efforts to com- because, at the end of the day, we want the summer because there was so much bat climate change and adapt to its effects, to make sure we don’t have riots in the damage and destruction. People lost with enhanced support to assist developing streets because you have driven up their jobs; they had to look elsewhere; countries to do so. costs too high, like they are having in their income was reduced. And in these efforts, we promote the impor- France today. We want to make sure So this notion that somehow if you tance of continued international cooperation that we are creating the jobs and tech- do nothing or if you withdraw from that has sustained the global community nology here, because if somebody is international agreements because of through epidemics, famines, and natural disas- going to lead this effort internation- your fear of the future, that this is ters. ally, it should be us. going to help you, help your economy, A collective of rational actors acting in a Mr. Chairman, this bill is going no- help your jobs, it is not true. It is, in selfless manner to achieve a rational result where after this vote today, and I fact, just the opposite. such as this requires leadership and systemic I don’t want our country to fall be- would urge opposition. reasoning. hind. I don’t want us to look towards Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- Without this type of collective action and 19th century solutions while other ance of my time. selfless resolve, we leave ourselves vulner- countries are looking towards 21st cen- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chairman, I yield able to a Tragedy of Commons. tury innovations. We can’t be like an myself such time as I may consume. When countries act solely in their best inter- ostrich where we just put our head in Mr. Chairman, I have listened to my ests without regard to combatting international the sand and we assume that every- colleagues on the other side of the threats, everyone suffers. thing is going to be the same in the fu- aisle, particularly the last two speak- That is why a great person and former Sec- ers, and it just seems that they are try- ture. That is simply not the case. I don’t care whether it is the Euro- retary of State, Hillary Clinton, so eloquently ing to invent something that doesn’t pean Union. I don’t care whether it is said: ‘‘We are stronger together.’’ exist. The Jackson Lee/Moulton/Hayes Amend- Japan, China, or India. They under- They talk about jobs. They talk ment reflects this important insight. stand where the future is. They under- about innovation. They talk about the I urge support of the Jackson Lee/Moulton/ stand that these new technologies have freedom to let people do what they Hayes Amendment. to be fostered at the Federal level, the want, but what is really happening Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Chair, I rise in same way they are being fostered at here is the Trump administration is ac- support of H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act. the State and the local level. tually trying to force the old ways, So let us not kid ourselves and think The Paris Agreement codified what many saying, well, okay, maybe coal is not that somehow actions in Washington across the world already knew must be done as competitive as it used to be, but we don’t make a difference. They do. One to meaningfully address our most serious envi- will find a way to make it competitive. of the purposes of government is trying ronmental challenge: climate change. Four We will find a way to say that fossil to find ways to innovate and create years ago, 190 countries came together to fuels have a future where they can be jobs for the future and not rely on the make a commitment. Now, however, the used even more so. past, and that is all we are saying. United States stands alone in its intent to with- Government policy has to lead inno- So we have to send a message with draw from it. vation. That is what it is all about. H.R. 9: Withdrawal from the Paris Establishing a commitment to action, not for What we are seeing is that our com- Agreement is not good for this coun- some, but for all countries, is the first step to- petitors like China, for example, real- try; it is not good for our jobs; it is not wards limiting the worst effects of a changing ize that renewables are the future. good for our economy. climate. Scientific reports like the Fourth Na- They realize that the fossil fuels and Please support this bill. Let us be on tional Climate Assessment and the IPCC’s continued use of coal, for example, are the right path again. Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 De- actually polluting the environment, so Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of grees, both released at the end of last year, they are taking the lead and they are my time. summarized 50 years of scientific evidence. creating innovative technologies, and Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chair, I offer this These reports concluded that every bit of they are creating the jobs that go amendment on behalf of myself, Congressman warming matters, for our economies, for our along with it. MOULTON of Massachusetts and Congress- families, and for public health. A few years ago, if I can use my home woman HAYES of Connecticut, and express my I cosponsored H.R. 9 because it represents State of New Jersey, when Governor appreciation to them for their assistance and a simple, bold, and achievable goal. It lays out Christie was first elected, a Republican support. common-sense steps that will lead to a Governor in New Jersey, he started out The Jackson Lee/Moulton/Hayes Amend- healthier environment, because acting on cli- by saying that he was going to have ment improves the bill by adding a finding mate change is not only an environmental im- wind turbines built in New Jersey. He which emphasizes the importance of inter- perative, but a public health and economic was going to have us manufacture solar national cooperation and multilateralism in re- one as well. panels. He was going to have us be the sponding to the global challenges facing the Without action, climate change will be cost- renewable center for the country. international community. ly. With the right signals from the federal gov- Then, very quickly after that, when he The Paris Climate Accord was an example ernment, however, addressing climate change decided to run for President, he of the international leadership, commitment, can also lead to business opportunities. This

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And perhaps, most importantly, it sends maintain our obligations under this historic George Brandt (California). a strong and much needed signal to the rest agreement is a chance to ensure America Alice Brown (Massachusetts), Director of of the world about the seriousness of the leads in clean energy, agriculture, transpor- Planning, Boston Harbor Now; Beth United States in addressing climate change. It tation, infrastructure, technology and other Brummitt (California), President, Brummitt restores meaningful international engagement. sectors instead of falling behind our overseas Energy Associates, Inc.; Barbara Brenner The United States has been a leader in competitors. Buder (California); Jim Bunch (California), Chairman, Green Chamber; Kyle Burkybile global initiatives on climate solutions before We urge you to vote in favor of legislation that keeps the United States in the Paris (Illinois), Administrative Lead, Franklin En- and should be again. This Congress my col- Agreement and creates a plan for meeting ergy; Adriane Busby (Colorado), Staff Attor- leagues and I have worked to re-establish the our nation’s commitments. ney, Ryley Carlock Applewhite; Richard U.S.’s climate leadership. On the Committee Sincerely, Bush (California), Chairman, Identity En- gines; Vince Calvano (Colorado), Attorney & on Science, Space, and Technology, we have 382 E2 BUSINESS MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS Business Owner, Vincent P. Calvano, LLC; held hearings examining the findings of major Dan Abrams (California), President/CEO, climate reports, discussing the warming, Paul Campbell (Illinois), Director, Sears Wynkoop Properties; Clifford Adams (New Holding Corp. deoxygenation, and acidification of our York), Managing Director, Coady Diemar Bill Capp (Florida), Founder, Grid Storage oceans, and how our interconnected energy Partners; Hartwig Adan, Google; Milo Consulting; Jacqueline Capp, DDS (Florida), and water systems are stressed by a changing Aguilar (Illinois), Consultant, Sumac Con- Owner, JHC Studio; Patrick Carberry (Colo- climate. The House Science Committee has sulting; Shauna Alexander (Oregon), Vice rado); Jim Cassidy (Colorado); Shaandiin marked up four bipartisan bills that address President, Sustainability Stumptown Coffee Cedar, Sales and Marketing Assistant, ocean acidification, as well as the Energy and Roasters; Annick Anctil (Michigan), Assist- GreenBiz; Suzanne Charle, Journalist, Free- ant Professor, Civil & Environmental Engi- Water Research Integration Act, which I re- lance; John Cleveland (New Hampshire), Ex- neering, Michigan State University. ecutive Director, Green Ribbon Commission; introduced with my colleague and Ranking Trevor Anderson (California), Policy Man- Michelle Cleveland (New Hampshire); Carole Member of the House Science Committee, Mr. ager, Climate Action Reserve; Emily Apple- Connell (Oregon), City Planner, Connell PC LUCAS. It instructs the Department of Energy gate (Colorado), Senior Manager, Business Associates Inc.; Martha Conway (California) to incorporate the consideration of water use Funding & Incentives, Business Investments, Valerie Corbett (New York); President, and treatment into all of its relevant research, OEDIT; Esteban Arenas; Gerald L. Armes, Intelligreen Partners. development, and demonstration programs. Principal Engineer, Aurastar; Anne Arquit D. Rafael Coven (Pennsylvania), SVP Bus Dev, PaceControls; Jane Cuddehe (New We hope to continue the momentum of dis- Niederberger (California), VP, Market Devel- opment, Enervee; John Atherton (Pennsyl- York), Broker Associate, Coldwell Banker cussion and action on climate change, and vania); Michael Atkins (California), Commu- Devonshire; Michael Cuddehe (New York), urge my colleagues to support passage of this nications and Impact Manager, Friends of Principal, Strategic Global Advisors, LLC; bill. the Los Angeles River; Betsy Aubrey (Cali- Greg Curhan (California), President and Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chair, I include in the fornia); Marta Badon (Louisiana); Ravi Bajaj CEO, Merrriman Curhan; Mary Ann Cusenza RECORD the following letters of support for (California); Claire Baldwin (California); Jay (California), Independent Consultant for high H.R. 9. Baldwin (California), Partner, Wind River tech and cleantech companies; Joseph Dalum (Wisconsin), Odyne; Diane Dandeneau (Colo- DEAR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, Congress will Capital Partners, LLC. rado), CEO, IPower Alliance; David Daniel- soon vote on legislation that would compel Fred Bamber (California), Managing Direc- son, Managing Director, Breakthrough En- the Trump administration to honor and plan tor, Spartina LLC; Tom Bartley (California), ergy Ventures. for meeting the United States’ commitment Founder/VP Sales & Marketing, Proensis; Caroline Bauhaus (California), Education Chris Davis, VP Smart Cities, Cimcon under the Paris Agreement. We, the under- Lighting Inc.; Michael Davis, Vice President, signed members of E2 (Environmental Entre- Consultant, Equity & Access; Mark Bauhaus (California), Partner, Just Business; Keir Bergmeyer; Bart Deamer (California), Treas- preneurs), strongly urge you to vote in sup- urer, ODC Dance; Patty Debenham (Cali- port of this bill to ensure that we continue Beadling (California), CEO and Co-Founder, Mavericks Surf Ventures; Michael Bean fornia), Managing Director, Ocean Enter- to focus on actions to protect our climate prise, Environmental Defense Fund; Rick and grow our economy. (Ohio), Facility Manager, Third Federal Sav- ings & Loan; Jacob Bean-Watson (Oregon); DeGolia (California), Executive Chairman, E2 is a national, nonpartisan group of busi- Cimbal, Inc; Michael Delapa (California), ness leaders who advocate for smart policies Natalie Bearbower (Illinois). Josh Beck (Pennsylvania), General Man- DeLapa Consulting; Sheila Dennis (Massa- that are good for the economy and good for chusetts), Director, Principal Gifts, Harvard the environment. Our members have founded ager, BCI Technology Investments; Karen Begin (California), Development Director, Divinity School; Sally DeSipio (Oregon), or funded more than 2,500 companies, created Creative consultant and climate activist, more than 600,000 jobs, and manage more Environment, San Diego Habitat for Human- ity; Thatcher Bell (New York), CoVentures; Self-employed. than $100 billion in venture and private eq- James Dice (Colorado), Vice President, Dave Belote (Virginia), Managing Partner & uity capital. Sitton Energy Solutions; Scott Dietzen CEO, DARE Strategies LLC; Jeff Bennett As business leaders, investors and profes- (California), Chairman, Pure Storage; Chris- (Colorado), Founder, Big Kid Science; Lisa sionals from every sector of the economy topher Dillion (Illinois), President, Campbell who live or do business in every state, we un- Bennett (Colorado); Karin Berardo (Cali- Coyle; Sean Donaghy (Massachusetts), En- derstand the enormous economic promise fornia), Founder, SIRES Advisors (Also ergy Management Analyst, Mass DOT; Mark that can arise if the United States leads on Board Member, CleanPath); Seth Berkman Doughty (Massachusetts), President & CEO, this issue and stays a party to the Paris (Massachusetts), Energy Market Analyst, Thoughtforms Corporation; James Doyle Agreement. SourceOne; Elliot Berman, CEO, Solar En- (North Carolina); Teresa Dupuis (Michigan), Thanks in part to federal leadership, more ergy Corp. Patricia Durham (California); Robert Earley than 3 million Americans now work in clean Eric Berman (Washington), President and (New York), Principal, Armor Capital; Mike energy and vehicles jobs. These are residents Co-Chair, E8 Angels; Luann Berman (Wash- Eckhart, Managing Director, Citigroup, Inc.; of every state who go to work every day in- ington); Aron Bernstein (Massachusetts), Stanley Eilert (Colorado); Lloyd Elam, Audi- stalling solar panels on homes and commer- Professor of Physics, MIT; Marcella Bern- tor, Impact. cial buildings, manufacturing wind turbines, stein (California); Stuart Bernstein (Cali- Ellington Ellis (Michigan), President, and making our homes, schools, vehicles and fornia), Founding Member, Sustainable Cap- Ellington Management Group; Blake Enyart offices more efficient. By honoring our obli- ital LLC; Doug Berry (Pennsylvania), Presi- (Colorado), Lab Manager, University of Colo- gations in the Paris Agreement, America can dent & CEO Solar Renewable Energy LLC; rado; Bob Epstein (California), Co-Founder, continue to drive demand for innovative Phil Beyl, Co-Director, GBD Architects; Jan Sybase, New Resource Bank, Environmental technologies and industries that grow our Birenbaum (California); Larry Birenbaum Entrepreneurs; Helen Fairman; Chris economy and create jobs. (California), Former SVP, Cisco Systems. Farrington (Oregon), Co-Found, Voxity Studies show that delivering on the Paris Mari Bishop (Illinois), CLEAResult; Video Productions; Jerry Feitelson (Cali- Agreement would unlock at least $19 trillion Maureen Blanc (California), Director, fornia), CEO, Agribody Technologies, Inc., in economic growth globally. The inter- CHARGE ACROSS TOWN; Philip Anne Feldhusen (California), Consultant, national clean energy market is already Blumenthal (North Carolina); Darren Booth Green Business, Technology Marketing; worth an astounding $1.4 trillion a year—and (Colorado), Director, Renewable Energy Inte- Boris Feldman (California), Base Energy; set to grow, with America’s share pegged at gration, GreenPowerU; Dara Bortman (Penn- Brett Feldman; Jason Fike. $200 billion annually. This economic activity sylvania), Senior Vice President of Mar- Barry Fitzgerald (California), Founder, could fuel an additional $26 billion in GDP keting and Sales, Exact Solar; Mark Hidden Compass Consulting; Kevin

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(Illinois), Principal, CF Financial LLC; McCutchen LLP; Virginia Klausmeier (Cali- Alison Nash (Massachusetts), Architect, Micah Fuchs (Illinois), Business Develop- fornia), CEO, Sylvatex; Charly Kleissner DiMella Shaffer Associates, Inc.; Carl ment Director, Dynamic Energy; Linda Ger- (California), Co-Founder & Investor, KL Nettleton (California), President, Nettleton ber (Oregon), Principal Consultant, Linda Felicitas Foundation; Lisa Kleissner (Cali- Strategies LLC; Franklin Neubauer, Prin- Gerber Consulting Services; Gerry Glaser fornia), Co-Founder, KL Felicitas Founda- cipal, Core Metrics; Armand Neukermans (California); Barbara Glynn (California), tion; Charles Knowled (California), Execu- (California), Founder, Xros; Al Nierenberg Glynn Capital; John Glynn (California), CEO, tive Director, Wildlife Conservation Net- (Massachusetts), President, Evergreen Con- Glynn Capital; Nancy Gail Goebner (Cali- work; Stephanie Knowles (California); Chris- sulting & Training; Tori Nourafchan (Cali- fornia), Owner, Gardenpeach Place; Susan tian Koch, Business Development Driver, fornia); Julia Novy-Hildsey (Oregon); Goldhor (Massachusetts), Biologist, C.A.R.S. Levin Energy Partners; Ari Kornelis (Michi- Graham Noyes (California); Managing Attor- Ken Goldsholl (California), CEO, x.o.ware, gan), Graduate Research Assistant, Michigan ney, Noyes Law Corporation; Anne O’Grady Inc.; Nancy Goldsholl (California); Wes Gold- State University. (California); Standish O’Grady (California), stein (California), Senior Partner, Hobbs & Chip Krauskoph (California), VP Business Managing Director, Granite Ventures, LLC; Towne, Inc. Keith Good (Pennsylvania) Bel- Development, Aditazz; Pete Krull (North Doug Ogden (California), CEO, North Ridge mont Solar; Alan Gordon; Todd Gossett (Vir- Carolina), CEO and Director of Investments, Investment Management; Barry Olafson ginia); Joan Green (California), Trustee, J.C. Earth Equity Advisors, LLC; Brice Leconte (California), CEO, Protabit, LLC; Larry Orr Krauskopf GCLA Trust; Connie Greenfield (Virginia), Founder, iUnit; Stetphanie (California), General Partner, Trinity Ven- (Connecticut); Stewart Greenfield (Con- Leconte (Virginia); Nicole Lederer (Cali- tures; Michael Brian Orr (Washington), Sen- necticut), Chairman, Alternative Investment fornia), Chair and Co-Founder, Environ- ior Computer Scientist, Adobe Systems; Group; Michael Greis (Massachusetts), Prin- mental Entrepreneurs; Grey Lee (Massachu- Jack Oswald (California), CEO, SynGest Inc. cipal, Riverbend Advisors; Kat Gridley (Colo- setts); Andrew Legge (California), Havelock Julie Parish (California), The Parish Fund; rado), Founder, Atolla Energy. Wool; Regina Leung; Steve Lichtenberg Will Parish (California); Robin Park (Cali- Lynn Griffith, Director of Operations, (California); Mike Lingle (Illinois), CEO, Eta fornia), Principal, RXP Energy, Inc.; Richard Building Performance Institute; Rachel Grif- Vision; Pyramyth Liu (California), COO, Parker (Illinois); Katherine Peretick (Michi- fith (Washington); Abby Gritter; Barbara Hanergy; Charles Lord (Massachusetts), gan), Director of Engineering, NRStor, Inc; Gross (Oregon), Winegrower, Cooper Moun- Principal, RENEW Energy Partners. Linda Perrine (Oregon), Owner, Honor Earth tain Vineyards; Marianna Grossman (Cali- Olivia Loria (Colorado); Tracy Lyons (Cali- Farm; Brandon Pieczynski (Illinois), Energy fornia), Founder and Managing Partner. Mi- fornia); Fred Maas (California), Pacific and Sustainability, Pangea Real Estate; Mil- nerva Ventures; Isaac Hacker (Oregon), Key EcoCompanies, LLC; Henrik Mader (Michi- ton Pinsky (Illinois), Chairman, Banner Real Account Manager, QOS Energy; Lauren gan), Energy Planner, Southeast Michigan Estate Group, LLC; Scott Piper (Illinois), Hafford (Colorado), Mechanical Eng; Reed Municipal Energy Planning Project, Owner/Architect, SPM Architects; Brad Hamilton (California), Owner, Grass Valley Ecoworks; Cliff Majersik (District of Colum- Pnazek (Michigan), Senior Development Grains; Kate Hammarback (Oregon), Prin- bia), Institute for Market Transformation; Manager, Trade Wind Energy; Michael D cipal, Occam Advisors; Doug Hammer (Cali- Theron Makley; Theron Makley (Colorado), Ramage (Washington), President/CEO, fornia), Senior Counsel, Shartsis Friese LLP; Marketing Director, Panasonic; Lori Malloy Asemblon Inc. Lisa Harding. (New York); Timon Malloy (New York); Megan Rast (Colorado), Corporate Sustain- Berl Hartman (Massachusetts), E2 New Mayela Manasjan (California), Chief Envi- ability Professional; James Rehrmann; England Chapter Director, Hartman Con- ronmental Optimist, The Manasjan Emily Reichert (Massachusetts), CEO & Ex- sulting; Hyman Hartman (Massachusetts), Consultancy. ecutive Director, Greentown Labs; Camila Research Scientist, Massachusetts Institute Jessie Mansperger (Massachusetts), Pro- Restrepo (Colorado), Project Manager, of Technology; Carol Hazenfield (California), gram Launch Manager, Engie Services US; Intelex; Theo Revlock (California), Prin- Communications Coach; Sheryl Heckmann Heather March Takle (Massachusetts), Prin- cipal, Q Architecture; David Ringler (Michi- (California); Ward Hendon (New York), Busi- cipal, 2ndPath Energy; William Marshall gan), Cedar Springs Brewing; Tom Rinker ness Advisor, Independent Consultant; Karen (Virginia); Jim Martin-Schramm (Iowa), (Delaware), President, Cape Henlopen Con- Hennessey, Eastern Regional Director, Professor, Luther College DG Projects; sulting, Inc.; Jonathan Roberts (Illinois), Di- Nexant; Tom Henry (Massachusetts). James Marvin (Massachusetts), Regional rector of Development, Soltage. Len Hering (California), I Love A Clean Manager, North America East & Canada, Liz Robinson (Pennsylvania); Helda San Diego; Kathi Hess (Ohio); Renate Expeditors International of Washington Inc.; Rodriguea (Florida), President, NovaCharge; Heurich; James Higgins (California), Part- Joanna Marvin (Massachusetts), Owner, Fed- David Rosenheim (California), Founder and ner, Lakeside Enterprises; Jill Tate Higgins eral Consulting Solutions; Steve Masters CEO, JobsWithImpact; Jackie Rosenheim (California), General Partner, Lakeside En- (Pennsylvania), President, JustLaws. (California), David Rosenstein (California), terprises; John Hopkins (District of Colum- Richard Mattocks (New York), Principal, President, Intex Solutions; Bill Rosenzweig bia), Vice President—Energy & Infrastruc- Environomics LLC; Camilla McCalmont (California), IdeaGarden; Joan Rossetti ture, Astris Finance LLC; Reuben Howard Jr (California), Tom McCalmont (California), (Massachusetts), Chair, Environmental Af- (Colorado); Robin Hruska (Washington); President, McCalmont Engineering; Michael fairs Committee of the Prudential Center Paige Humecki (Illinois), Analyst, Smart McElroy (Massachusetts), Gilbert Butler Residents’ Association; Amy Roth (Cali- Energy, AECOM; Ari Isaak (California), Professor of Environmental Studies, Harved fornia); Scott Rotman (New Jersey), Senior Founder and CEO, Evari GIS Consulting, University; Doug McGarrah, Partner, Foley Project Manager, Matrix New World Engi- Inc.; Erica Jackson (Pennsylvania), Commu- Hoag; John McGarry (Washington), Investor; neering; Jacqueline Royce (Massachusetts), nity Outreach and Communications Spe- Dennis McGinn, Senior Advisor, Customer Independent Scholar; Karen Rucker (Colo- cialist, FracTracker Alliance. First Renewables; Patricia McGuigan (Cali- rado), President, ByHandConsulting; Michael Ed Jaros (Massachusetts), Jarson Corpora- fornia), Senior Vice President, Cornish and Rucker (Colorado), CEO, Scout Clean En- tion; Corinna Jess (Illinois), Director, Con- Carey Commercial. ergy. sulting Services & Trade Missions, GACC Milton McIntyre (Ohio), President, Peak Julie Rudick (California); Stuart Rudick Midwest; Lars Johansson (Washington), Electric Inc.; David Mendels, (Massachu- (California), Partner, Mindful Investors, Manager, E8 Fund; Michael Johnson-Chase setts), Board Member, Resilient Coders; LLC; Meg Ruxton (California), Partnerships (New York), Blogger, Carbonstories.org; Mike Mercer (Oregon), Principal, MMercer Manager, Charge Across Town; Randy Salim; Charlene Kabcenell (California), Former Vice Consulting; Quinn Middleton Antus (Colo- Paul Salinger (California), VP, Marketing, President, Oracle Corporation; Derry rado), Head of Operations, Campfire Labs; Oracle; Mel Samaroo (Illinois), Civil Engi- Kabcenell (California), Former Executive David Miller (Massachusetts), Executive neer, Borrego Solar Systems, Inc.; Cristine Vice President, Oracle Corporation; Jerome Managing Director, Clean Energy Venture Sanchez (New York); Gonzalo Sanchez, Off- Kalur (Montana), Attorney at Law. Group; Karen Miller (Massachusetts), Presi- shore Wind Development Intern, EDP Re- Christopher Kaneb (Massachusetts), Prin- dent, Belly Shmooze; Malcolm Miller (Michi- newables North America; Frank Sandoval cipal, Catamount Management Corporation; gan), Director of Business Development, (Colorado) Principal, Pajarito Technologies. Nancy Kaplan, Manager of Workforce Devel- Walker Miller Energy Services; John Mont- Kate Sandrini (California), Amy Santullo opment, BPI; Stephanie Katsaros (Illinois), gomery (California), President, Lex Ultima. (California), California Clean Tech Open, Business Owner, Bright Beat; Steven Keleti Joseph Morinville (Pennsylvania), Presi- Downtown College Prep Scholarship Com- (Massachusetts); Brett KenCairn (Colorado), dent, EIS Solar; Kevin Morse (Colorado, Vice mittee; Michael Santullo (California), Co-

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Remaining in the Paris Climate Agree- rector of Project Finance, Scout Clean En- Ian Welch (California) Jordan Wildish ment is essential for the U.S. to retain a seat ergy; Lt Gen (ret) Noman Seip (Virginia), (Washington), Research Analyst, Earth Eco- at the table, contribute in a positive manner Owner, NS Solutions, LLC; Anneke Seley nomics; Tony Williams (Colorado), Engineer- to international negotiations, and reflect the (California), CEO, ALIO Inc.; Christopher ing PM, USPS; Bruce Wilson (Pennsylvania), deep ambition among U.S. businesses to Senger (Illinois), Owner, Penguin Energy Owner Bruce Wilson Contracting; Tonia fight climate change and protect from the Services LLC; Joel Serface (Colorado), Man- Wisman (California); Andrea Wittchen worst economic impacts associated with a aging Director, Catalyze. (Pennsylvania), Principal, iSpring; Sarah warming world. Douglas Shackelford (District of Colum- Wolbert (Minnesota) Architect, Piece Work As companies across the United States, bia), Managing Partner, Exselleration; Jigar Design; Gary Wolff (California), Founder, 3E BICEP recognizes that a zero-carbon econ- Shah (California), Co-founder and President, Engineering; Garrett Wong (California), Sr. omy is necessary to achieve long-term cli- Generate Capital; Cathleen Shattuck (Wash- Sustainability Analyst, City of Santa mate goals and are taking steps in their own ington), Creative Director, evluma; Rebecca Monica. operations to accelerate this transition. Shaw (California), World Wildlife Fund; Bryndis Woods (Massachusetts), Re- However, domestic and international policy Scott Sidlow, Plan Review Coordinator, searcher, Applied Economics Clinic; Chris- structures are critical to drive change at the TopBuild Home Services; Greg Simon (Cali- topher Woodward (Massachusetts), Vice scale and speed necessary to reflect our lat- fornia); Barbara Simons (California), Re- President, Credit Research, Breckinridge est understanding of the science. Maintain- search Staff Member, Retired, IBM Research; Capital Advisors; HansJorg Wyss (Massachu- ing our participation in the Paris Agreement Divya Singh (California), Project Finance setts); Leila Yassa (Massachusetts); Denny is one such policy structure that the U.S. Associate, Cypress Creek Renewables; Ian Young (California); Mark Yuschak (New Jer- should retain. Skor (Colorado), Co-Founder, Sandbox Solar. sey); Instructor, Thomas Shortman; Peter On behalf of the businesses in our BICEP Joshua Skov (Oregon), Industry Mentor Zahn (California), President and Director, network, I respectfully request that you vote and Instructor, University of Oregon, Moxie Foundation; Rosamund Zander (Mas- in support of H.R. 9, The Climate Action Now Lundquist College of Business; Jon sachusetts), Chairman, Independent Design Act when it comes up for a vote. Slangerup (California), Chairman and CEO, Center for the Environment. Thank you for your consideration of this request. I am happy to connect further on American Global Logistics; Brian Smith CERES, (Texas), Founder and Managing Partner & April 26, 2019. this issue and answer any questions you may Investor, Clean Energy Catalyst; Michael Re H.R. 9, The Climate Action Now Act have. Please do not hesitate to follow up. Smith (California), Founder, Adaptation Re- Sincerely, DEAR REPRESENTATIVE, on behalf of the search; Patrick Smith (New York), New Mo- ANNE L. KELLY, bility Policy Analyst, NYC Department of Business for Innovative Climate and Energy Vice President, Government Relations. Transportation; Richard Smith, Doctor; Policy (BICEP) network, a 51 company coali- Ethan Soloviev (New York); Roger Sorkin tion of major American businesses rep- AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS, (Massachusetts), Executive Producer, Amer- resenting many sectors across the U.S. econ- LEADING INTERNAL MEDICINE, IM- ican Resilience Project; Rachel Stern (Cali- omy, I write to respectfully request that you PROVING LIVES, fornia), Senior Environmental Specialist, vote in support of H.R. 9, The Climate Action Washington, DC, May 1, 2019. Port of San Diego. Now Act, which would ensure that the Hon. KATHY CASTOR, Naomi Stone (California), CEO and Presi- United States does not withdraw from the House of Representatives, dent, MugenKioku Corporation; Eric Strid 2015 Paris Climate Agreement. As you know, Washington, DC. (Washington), Co-Founder and Retired CEO, H.R. 9 will be brought up for consideration DEAR REP. CASTOR: On behalf of the Amer- Cascade Microtech; Robert Sullivan (Illi- the week of April 29th. ican College of Physicians (ACP), I am writ- nois), Dean, UCSD; Mark Sylvia (Massachu- As a network of major businesses based ing to express our strong support for the Cli- setts), Managing Director, Blue Wave Ezgi throughout the United States and around the mate Action Now Act (H.R. 9), which directs Takmaz (Illinois), Energy, Energy Resources world, BICEP sees international engagement the United States to uphold its commitment Center; Russ Teall (California), President and maintaining U.S. commitments under to the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. and Founder, Biodico; Trey Teall (Cali- the Paris Climate Agreement as critical to We applaud your leadership in introducing fornia), VP Operations, Biodico; Andrew our continued economic success. Climate this legislation and urge its quick passage in Thomaides (Colorado), Consultant; Todd change is a global problem and requires a the U.S. House of Representatives today. Thorner (District of Columbia). global solution. The United States cannot ACP is deeply concerned about the negative Cariad Thronson (California), CEO, Fore- solve the climate problem on its own, which impact that climate change is having on front Communications; Robert Thronson is why a strong international framework is public health and patients, and that these ef- (California), VP Business Development, required to assure that other countries also fects will worsen without immediate action. Vigilent; Leslie Tidwell (California), Ian meet their commitments, reduce their green- This is an important issue for the medical Todreas (Massachusetts), Vice President, house gas emissions, and do so in a trans- community and patients, and we all need to ERG; Colin Tomkins-Bergh (Colorado), Stra- parent and verifiable manner. be part of finding a solution. tegic Business Development Manager, Every nation in the world has signed on to The American College of Physicians is the FoodMaven; John Tourtelotte (Massachu- the Paris Agreement, which creates a struc- largest medical specialty organization and setts), Managing Director, Rivermoor En- ture for countries to submit non-binding, the second largest physician group in the ergy; Elisa Townshend (Colorado), Ian Tran voluntary targets for greenhouse gas emis- United States. ACP members include 154,000 (Michigan), Special Projects Strategist, AGI sions reductions. Only one, the United internal medicine physicians (internists), re- Construction Solutions; Todd Travaille (Ne- States, has announced its intent to with- lated subspecialists, and medical students. braska), Owner/President, USA Insulation. draw. Since the development of this global Internal medicine physicians are specialists Doug Trimbach (North Carolina), Vice agreement, the understanding of the impacts who apply scientific knowledge and clinical President and Director, Lighting Services, of global warming has only become more expertise to the diagnosis, treatment, and Energy Optimizers, USA; Patricia Trumbull clear. The Intergovernmental Panel on Cli- compassionate care of adults across the spec- (California), Terry Trumbull (California), mate Change—the world’s foremost body of trum from health to complex illness. Trumbull Law Firm; Zach Tucker (Mis- climate scientists, has released it’s 2018 IPCC Because physicians are on the front lines souri), Founder, Good Meets World; Bill 1.5 Report, which details the consequences of of patient care, they are witnessing—here Unger (California), Partner Emeritus, allowing average global temperature in- and now—the harmful health effects that cli- Mayfield Fund; Amy Van Beek (Iowa), Co- creases to exceed 2.7 F /1.5 C. Additionally, mate change can and does have on the Founder, Designer, Ideal Energy, Inc.; Troy the most recent U.S. National Climate As- human body. These harmful effects include: Van Beek (Iowa), President, Renewable En- sessment report projects the impacts that higher rates of respiratory and heat-related ergy Expert, Ideal Energy, Inc.; Lorna American industry and communities will illness, increased prevalence of vector-borne Vander Ploeg (California); Mark Vander face (and are already facing) from climate and waterborne diseases, food and water in- Ploeg (California), Retired, Investment change-related impacts. security, and malnutrition, as outlined in Banker. Days after the administration’s June 2017 ACP’s 2016 position paper, ‘‘Climate Change John Vernacchia (Pennsylvania), Segment announcement of its intent to withdraw the and Health,’’ published in the Annals of In- Manager, Alternative Energy, Eaton Cor- United States from the Paris Agreement, ternal Medicine. People who are elderly, poration; Ariana Vito (California), Sustain- many BICEP members joined other sectors sick, or poor are especially vulnerable to ability Analyst/EV Program Coordinator, of the U.S. economy, including states, cities, these potential consequences. As climate City of Santa Monica; Puja Vohra (Massa- universities, faith groups, healthcare sys- change worsens, an increase in global tem- chusetts), Owner, consultant, Green Ele- tems, and others to declare that ‘‘We Are perature and frequency of heat waves will ments LLC; Dan Von Seggern (Washington), Still In.’’ The now 3,750+ signatories to We raise the risk of heat exhaustion. Asthma

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We can vote to return the and other mandatory measures in the United Physicians, both individually and collec- United States to the company of nations that States are relevant to achieving this target, tively, are encouraged to advocate for cli- is working to reduce greenhouse gas emis- including the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et mate change adaptation and mitigation poli- sions in accordance with the Paris Agreement seq.), the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (Public cies and communicate about the health co- of 2015. I support H.R. 9, the Climate Action Law 102–486), and the Energy Independence benefits of addressing climate change in ob- and Security Act of 2007 (Public Law 110–140). jective, simple language to their community Now Act. There are those who argue it is too expen- (7) On June 1, 2017, President Trump an- and policymakers. For its part, the Amer- nounced his intention to withdraw the ican College of Physicians is committed to sive to lower carbon pollution of our planet’s United States from the Paris Agreement, working with lawmakers, its international atmosphere. I point to the disaster supple- which would leave the United States as the chapters and with other professional mem- mental appropriation bills this House will take only UNFCCC member state that is not a bership and public health organizations up shortly and previously passed in January. signatory to the Paris Agreement. within the United States and globally to pur- If we are willing to spend billions to repair the (8) Under the terms of the Paris Agree- sue the policies recommended in its position impact of climate change on communities ment, the earliest possible effective with- paper. ACP is a founding member of the Med- drawal date by the United States is Novem- ical Society Consortium on Climate and around our nation, should we not be willing to spend to prevent that damage in the first ber 4, 2020. However, the United States is Health, which brings together 22 medical as- still obligated to maintain certain commit- sociations representing approximately place? Would that not be wise? ments under the Paris Agreement, such as 550,000 clinical practitioners. Just two days I make this plea especially for people in the continuing to report its emissions to the ago on Monday of this week, I joined my col- Marianas and other Pacific islands. We are in- United Nations. leagues from the Consortium to educate creasingly battered by storms. As sea levels SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO AD- members of Congress about how climate rise, our islands are disappearing. And the VANCE THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE change affects health and the need to take coral reefs that protect our coasts and give us UNITED STATES FROM THE PARIS action now. In addition, ACP was pleased to AGREEMENT. submit its perspective and recommendations nourishment are dying before our eyes. We are the front line of the consequences, Notwithstanding any other provision of on climate change to the House Resources law, no funds are authorized to be appro- Committee earlier this year. yet had little to do with the decades of carbon priated, obligated, or expended to take any Your legislation represents a vital step in pollution that are causing this destruction. action to advance the withdrawal of the the fight against climate change, and in Nevertheless, we in the islands are willing to United States from the Paris Agreement. maintaining this nation’s role as a leader in transform, just as our nation as a whole must combatting the harmful impact of climate SEC. 4. PLAN FOR THE UNITED STATES TO MEET transform to reduce carbon emissions and ITS NATIONALLY DETERMINED CON- change. H.R. 9 prohibits the use of funds to protect our safety in the decades ahead. TRIBUTION UNDER THE PARIS advance the withdrawal of the United States AGREEMENT. from the Paris Agreement and requires the A yes vote on H.R. 9 is an important first step. (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 120 days President to develop and submit to the ap- after the date of the enactment of this Act, propriate congressional committees and The Acting CHAIR. All time for gen- the President shall develop and submit to make available to the public a plan for the eral debate has expired. the appropriate congressional committees United States to meet its nationally deter- Pursuant to the rule, the bill shall be and make available to the public a plan for mined contribution under the Paris Agree- considered for amendment under the 5- the United States to meet its nationally de- ment. termined contribution under the Paris A global effort is required to reduce an- minute rule and shall be considered as Agreement that describes— thropogenic greenhouse gas emissions and read. (1) how the United States will achieve an address the health impact of climate change. The text of the bill is as follows: economy-wide target of reducing its green- The United States must commit to taking H.R. 9 house gas emissions by 26 to 28 percent below both a leadership and collaborative role in Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- its 2005 level by 2025; and developing, implementing, and ensuring the resentatives of the United States of America in (2) how the United States will use the success of such a global effort and in reduc- Congress assembled, Paris Agreement’s transparency provisions ing its own contributions to greenhouse gas SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. to confirm that other parties to the Agree- emissions. For this reason, ACP remains This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Climate Ac- ment with major economies are fulfilling strongly opposed to the United States’ with- tion Now Act’’. their announced contributions to the Agree- drawal from the Paris Agreement. Climate ment. change adaptation strategies must be estab- SEC. 2. FINDINGS. (b) UPDATES TO PLAN.—Not later than one lished, and mitigation measures, like switch- Congress finds the following: year after the date of the enactment of this ing to clean, renewable energy and pro- (1) In Paris, on December 12, 2015, parties Act, and annually thereafter, the President moting active transportation, must be to the United Nations Framework Conven- shall submit to the appropriate congres- adopted. tion on Climate Change (UNFCCC) reached a ACP looks forward to continuing to work landmark agreement to combat climate sional committees and make available to the with you in your leadership role on this crit- change and to accelerate and intensify the public an updated plan under subsection (a). ical issue. We stand ready to serve as a re- actions and investments needed for a sus- (c) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- source for you and other lawmakers in help- tainable low carbon future. TEES DEFINED.—In this section, the term ing to communicate the harmful impacts of (2) The Paris Agreement’s central aim is to ‘‘appropriate congressional committees’’ climate change on the public’s health. strengthen the global response to the threat means— Sincerely, of climate change by keeping a global tem- (1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ROBERT M. MCLEAN, MD, FACP, perature rise well below 2 degrees Celsius the Committee on Energy and Commerce of President. above pre-industrial levels and to pursue ef- the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Relations, Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Chair, the people of the forts to limit the temperature increase even further to 1.5 degrees Celsius. the Committee on Environment and Public Northern Mariana Islands, whom I represent, (3) The Paris Agreement requires all par- Works, and the Committee on Energy and are on the front line of climate change. In the ties to put forward their best efforts through Natural Resources of the Senate. past year, back-to-back typhoons struck our nationally determined contributions (NDCs) SEC. 5. PARIS AGREEMENT DEFINED. islands. Lives were lost. We suffered hundreds and to strengthen these efforts in the years In this Act, the term ‘‘Paris Agreement’’ of millions in damage. ahead. means the decision by the United Nations No single weather event can be attributed to (4) The Paris Agreement further requires Framework Convention on Climate Change’s climate change. But science tells us that glob- each party to update its nationally deter- 21st Conference of Parties in Paris, France, al warming means more frequent and more in- mined contribution every 5 years, with each adopted December 12, 2015. tense storms of the kind that hit the Marianas. successive nationally determined contribu- The Acting CHAIR. No amendment tion representing a progression beyond the to the bill shall be in order except And we know the sudden increase in inten- previous nationally determined contribu- sity of one of those storms, Super Typhoon tion, and reflecting the party’s highest pos- those printed in House Report 116–42. Yutu, just before landfall in the Marianas, is sible ambition. Each such amendment may be offered characteristic of a new normal caused by high- (5) The United States communicated its only in the order printed in the report, er atmospheric temperatures and warmer nationally determined contribution to by a Member designated in the report,

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Mr. Chair, I will close The Chair understands that amend- south Asia and in small island devel- once the gentleman yields back. ment No. 1 will not be offered. oping states, where climate change af- I reserve the balance of my time. AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. ESPAILLAT fects food scarcity and access to clean Mr. ESPAILLAT. Mr. Chair, I want The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order water, damaging public health and in- to thank Chairman ENGEL and the to consider amendment No. 2 printed in creasing political instability and re- leadership, Chairman PALLONE, for House Report 116–42. gional violence. working with me to advance this im- Mr. ESPAILLAT. Mr. Chair, I have Mr. Chairman, in the United States portant issue. an amendment at the desk. and around the world, climate change I want to, further, thank my col- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will has an unequal impact on communities leagues who have cosponsored this designate the amendment. of color because it compounds existing amendment and are similarly dedi- The text of the amendment is as fol- injustices of racial and economic dis- cated to advancing environmental jus- lows: parities. This is fundamentally unjust, tice: Congress Members MCEACHIN, OMAR, JAYAPAL, PRESSLEY, CARBAJAL, Page 5, after line 19, insert the following: Mr. Chairman. (3) The Paris Agreement acknowledges The amendment that I bring before CISNEROS, and MOORE. that all ‘‘Parties should, when taking action you today is a very simple amendment, Finally, I want to thank many other to address climate change, respect, promote one that says that poor communities groups in my district that continue to and consider their respective obligations on that are very often communities of advocate day in and day out for envi- human rights, the right to health, the rights color suffer disproportionately from ronmental justice, a strong and diverse of indigenous peoples, local communities, climate change, although they do not coalition that I am proud to represent. migrants, children, persons with disabilities contribute more to that ill. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of and people in vulnerable situations and the My amendment makes it clear that my time. right to development, as well as gender equality, empowerment of women and the Paris Agreement seeks to address b 1630 intergenerational equity’’. issues of environmental justice and the Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chair, let me first (4) The Paris Agreement notes the impor- disparate impact climate change is say, like everyone in this Chamber, I tance of ‘‘climate justice’’ when mitigating having and will continue to have on and adapting to climate change and recog- vulnerable communities and people of support human rights and climate jus- nizes ‘‘the need for an effective and progres- color. tice, but this amendment really does sive response to the urgent threat of climate If adopted, I believe it will send a nothing to reduce our emissions. We change’’. strong message, a very strong message should debate bipartisan solutions, The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to that, with this bill, the United States such as boosting research, advancing House Resolution 329, the gentleman of America’s commitment to remain in technologies, and promoting innova- from New York (Mr. ESPAILLAT) and a the Paris climate agreement also tion. Member opposed each will control 5 means our agreement to address envi- Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- minutes. ronmental injustices. ance of my time. The Chair recognizes the gentleman When it comes to mitigating climate The Acting CHAIR. The question is from New York. change, we cannot forget disenfran- on the amendment offered by the gen- Mr. ESPAILLAT. Mr. Chairman, my chised communities. We cannot forget tleman from New York (Mr. amendment today lays before this communities of color. We cannot forget ESPAILLAT). House a very simple fact, an undeni- indigenous communities. We cannot The question was taken; and the Act- able fact: Communities of color across forget low-income communities. We ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- this great Nation and, in fact, across cannot forget climate refugees, and we peared to have it. the world are least responsible for cli- cannot forget the children who will Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chair, I demand a mate change. They contribute far less bear this burden when we are all gone. recorded vote. to the carbon footprint of the world; In every piece of legislation on cli- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to they don’t drive as many cars; in fact, mate change considered by this House, clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- they most often take public transpor- in every bill on environmental issues ceedings on the amendment offered by tation. So they contribute less to cli- we pass, and at every hearing that we the gentleman from New York will be mate change, and yet they suffer the hold regarding this important matter, postponed. most harm from its impact. we must ensure that issues of environ- AMENDMENT NO. 3 OFFERED BY MS. OMAR The most vulnerable among us, from mental justice are equally addressed The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order my home in Washington Heights, in and that the disenfranchised commu- to consider amendment No. 3 printed in Harlem and the northwest Bronx com- nities and communities of color are House Report 116–42. munities and around the world, are all heard, because, again, Mr. Chairman, Ms. OMAR. Mr. Chairman, I have an experiencing greater impacts and stand they contribute far less to the carbon amendment at the desk. to suffer even more. footprint, they contribute far less to The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will At home, I see it in the worsening of climate change, and yet they suffer designate the amendment. asthma rates among African American tremendously. So this is, fundamen- The text of the amendment is as fol- and Latinx children when parents come tally, an injustice. lows: to my office looking for help for bal- Mr. PALLONE. Will the gentleman Page 7, after line 5, add the following: looning healthcare costs that they can- yield? (9) The Paris Agreement further requires not afford. Mr. ESPAILLAT. I yield to the gen- that parties ‘‘should strengthen their co- I see it with seniors who have an operation on enhancing action on adapta- tleman from New Jersey. tion, taking into account the Cancun Adap- array of respiratory diseases, in many Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chair, I just want tation Framework’’, which includes ‘‘meas- cases contributing to long illnesses, if to say, on behalf of the Energy and ures to enhance understanding, coordination not death. Commerce Committee and the Foreign and cooperation with regard to climate I see it in Central America, where ex- Affairs Committee, we support this change induced displacement, migration and treme drought endangers livelihoods amendment. It is a good amendment. planned relocation, where appropriate, at the and has led to violence and outward Mr. Chair, I also want to thank Mr. national, regional and international levels’’. migration. ESPAILLAT for working with the com- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to I see it in the Caribbean and even mittees to make changes to his amend- House Resolution 329, the gentlewoman here in the United States, where cli- ment. from Minnesota (Ms. OMAR) and a

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Mr. Chairman, I claim ership role that our country can and My amendment includes findings rec- the time in opposition to this amend- should play in addressing global cli- ognizing the importance of the Paris ment. mate change. This administration has climate agreement’s task force ad- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman taken a back seat to facing one of our dressing the impact of climate change from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. most pressing national security on displacement and the global refugee Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chairman, I re- threats, and this amendment puts us crisis. serve the balance of my time. back in the global arena, leading this The United States is responsible for Ms. OMAR. Mr. Chairman, I yield vital charge. nearly a third of the excess carbon di- back the balance of my time. Some naysayers and doubters have oxide in the atmosphere today and, Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chairman, let me expressed concern that developing thus, bears more responsibility for the first say, again, I agree with the countries are and will take advantage climate crisis than any other country. premise of this amendment. I met of the Paris Agreement, placing the But the climate crisis is a major con- today with U.N. officials on the refugee burden of addressing climate change on tributing factor of yet another dev- crisis. I have been to the camps in Jor- the U.S. This is misleading. The agree- astating crisis we are facing today: the dan and Turkey, so I agree with the ment requires all parties to develop global refugee crisis. premise of this amendment. But, again, their own plans to reduce carbon emis- In 2017, more than 60 percent of the it does nothing to reduce our emis- sions. Rather than retreat from that internal displacements in the world sions. effort, we should lead it. was a result not of conflict but of nat- We should be debating, I think, bipar- I serve on the Foreign Affairs Com- ural disasters. Since 2008, an average of tisan solutions, such as boosting re- mittee. Just today, Ranking Member 24 million people has been displaced by search, technology, and innovation. MCCAUL said that we have always been catastrophic weather disasters each Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- leaders on the global stage, and when year. ance of my time. we are not involved, we leave a power Within three of the most vulnerable The Acting CHAIR. The question is vacuum. This applies militarily and regions of the world—sub-Saharan Afri- on the amendment offered by the gen- diplomatically with respect to humani- ca, South Asia, and Latin America—143 tlewoman from Minnesota (Ms. OMAR). tarian aid and in the case of climate million people could be displaced by The amendment was agreed to. action as well. The best way for us to secure the climate change impacts by 2050. AMENDMENT NO. 4 OFFERED BY MS. HOULAHAN safety and health of our planet is for us We do not need to look that far from The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to be an aggressive leader in the fight home to know this. At least 400,000 to consider amendment No. 4 printed in against climate change. Pulling out of residents of New Orleans were dis- House Report 116–42. the Paris Agreement would send a re- placed by Hurricane Katrina for at Ms. HOULAHAN. Mr. Chairman, I sounding message to the international least a few days, and many were dis- have an amendment at the desk. community that the United States is placed permanently. A dispropor- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will not in this fight to save this planet, tionate number of them were Black designate the amendment. and that is unacceptable. Americans. The text of the amendment is as fol- Let us be clear: The fight to stop cli- We saw it happen last year in Puerto lows: mate change is not just a fight to save Page 7, line 25, strike ‘‘and’’. Rico when 3,000 people died because of our environment. It is a fight for our Hurricane Maria and our current ad- Page 8, line 5, strike the period at the end and insert ‘‘; and’’. economy. It is a fight for the health of ministration failed to help them re- everyone and for social justice. It is a cover. Page 8, after line 5, insert the following: (3) how the United States may use multi- fight for national security. And, yes, it At a time when climate change is lateral and bilateral diplomatic tools, in ad- is a fight for our children, for our fu- making droughts and famines worse, dition to the expert committee established ture generations, and for humanity. making conflicts fiercer and repression under Article 15 of the Paris Agreement, to I introduced this amendment because more brutal, our country is resettling encourage and assist other parties to the the threat is too grave for us, as a historically low numbers of refugees. Agreement to fulfill their announced con- country, to be doing the bare minimum The United States should be offering tributions. as laid out in the Paris Agreement. We protection and support to climate The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to must also work aggressively with each change refugees. Instead, we have House Resolution 329, the gentlewoman country to combat climate change at capped the number of refugees that we from Pennsylvania (Ms. HOULAHAN) and every turn. Inaction is a death sen- resettle to only 30,000 people next year. a Member opposed each will control 5 tence for us all. Citizens of some of the countries that minutes. We have the opportunity before us to have been hit hardest by climate The Chair recognizes the gentle- stand up for our fellow Americans and change, including Yemen, Iran, and So- woman from Pennsylvania. brothers and sisters around the world. I malia, are currently subject to an arbi- Ms. HOULAHAN. Mr. Chairman, I am sure my colleagues on both sides of trary and racist Muslim ban. We can- rise today in support of my amendment the aisle and in both Chambers of Con- not be willing to turn our backs on to H.R. 9. gress would agree: This country we call those suffering because of the effects of Inaction on climate change will lead home and this planet we call home are global catastrophes. to the demise of the human species. worth fighting for. We have to acknowledge that this Science is not a partisan issue, and the I served our country in the Air Force. tragedy is not going to go away any science in this case is crystal clear: I believe in this country, and I believe time soon. As food security, drinking Climate change is happening, and we, it is worth fighting for. water, and energy supplies become as humans, are causing it. Yes, climate change poses one of, if scarcer, more and more families are The amendment that I am offering not the, gravest existential threats to going to be forced to leave their homes. today would require the President to our country, but its threats are not in- Countries that are responsible for include in the administration’s strat- surmountable. perpetuating the climate crisis, like egy how the United States will be able Just 2 days ago, Pennsylvania be- the United States, should rise as lead- to use all the diplomatic tools avail- came the 24th State to join the U.S. ers in offering protection and refuge for able to help our partners around the Climate Alliance, committing to work displaced communities. It is our duty, world meet their own goals. toward cutting greenhouse gas emis- as one of the richest countries in the It is simple. Their success is our suc- sions in line with the Paris Agreement. world, to support the Paris Agreement cess; their failure is our failure. We all We in Pennsylvania are still in.

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Mr. Chairman, I just to support this amendment, and I re- Trump announced plans to withdraw want to say, on behalf of the Energy serve the balance of my time. from the Paris climate agreement, a and Commerce Committee and the For- eign Affairs Committee, that we sup- Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chairman, I claim sweeping accord amongst the over- the time in opposition to the amend- whelming majority of nation-states to port this amendment. It is an excellent amendment. ment. curb carbon pollution and mitigate the I want to thank Ms. KUSTER for The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman damaging effects of climate change. working with the committees to make The Climate Action Now Act reverses from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. some changes to her amendment. Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chairman, I will this misguided decision by ensuring Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. Mr. close after the gentlewoman yields that America honors its commitments Chairman, I reserve the balance of my back. to the Paris Agreement and prevents time. I reserve the balance of my time. any taxpayer dollars from being used Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Chairman, I Ms. HOULAHAN. Mr. Chairman, I to take any action to advance the claim the time in opposition. thank Chairman PALLONE, Chairman United States’ withdrawal from the The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman ENGEL, and Ranking Member MCCAUL agreement. from Illinois is recognized for 5 min- for all of their leadership and guidance I am proud to support this legislation utes. on this very, very important issue. and to offer an amendment that would Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Chairman, I will I also thank the members of my com- require the President to produce a re- close after the gentlewoman yields munity who have brought me here to port examining how rejoining the Paris back. serve in this way. This issue couldn’t Agreement will bolster clean energy I reserve the balance of my time. be more fundamental to our existence job creation in rural communities. Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. Mr. in my community, our Commonwealth, Contrary to the claims that have Chairman, I want to thank the com- our country, and our planet. been made here today by my colleagues mittee chair. I want to thank Ms. CAS- Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- across the aisle, we have seen the posi- TOR for her leadership on this issue, ance of my time. tive impacts across my district and and I want to urge my colleagues on Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chairman, let me across New Hampshire that the deploy- both sides of the aisle to help us to cre- first commend my colleague, the gen- ment of clean energy can have on our ate good jobs in our rural communities. tlewoman from Pennsylvania, for communities, both for our economy Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- quoting me. I do think we should lead and our environment. ance of my time. Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Chairman, I as a nation in the world. I support the Our rural communities are home to didn’t get a chance to come down dur- United States leading the world on the some of the hardest working Ameri- ing the debate on the underlying bill, international challenges we face. But, cans who are committed to securing and the committee, of course, raised again, this amendment has nothing to good-paying jobs to support themselves this issue. do with reducing our emissions. and their families. Clean energy jobs The hope is that the President is We should be a leader on the bipar- are good-paying jobs. going to sign a bill to go back into an tisan approach to solutions to this cri- b 1645 agreement that he already decided to sis, like boosting research, innovation, In New Hampshire, a clean energy job get out of. So, when the statement is and technologies. made—it only reverses the President’s Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- pays 50 percent more than the State’s median wage. action if the President signs the bill. ance of my time. The President is not going to sign this The Acting CHAIR. The question is Rejoining the Paris climate agree- ment will spur a new clean energy bill. on the amendment offered by the gen- So why are we here? Why are we economy that weans America off fossil tlewoman from Pennsylvania (Ms. spending a whole week? I understand fuels from countries that do not share HOULAHAN). we need to get this climate debate off our values, protects our environment The amendment was agreed to. our chest and eventually move forward, by reducing carbon pollution, and cre- AMENDMENT NO. 5 OFFERED BY MS. KUSTER OF and I hope we will do that in a bipar- ates good paying jobs. NEW HAMPSHIRE tisan manner. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order My amendment is straightforward. If As to the amendment that we are de- to consider amendment No. 5 printed in we are going to rejoin the Paris Agree- bating here, not bad, I think, trying to House Report 116–42. ment, we must ensure that rural com- understand the green jobs that will Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. Mr. munities benefit from the subsequent occur. But I think those of us from fos- Chairman, I have an amendment at the job creation and manufacturing. My sil fuel areas, coal mining areas, mar- desk. amendment would create a framework ginal oil, well, we would probably like The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will for how rural America can thrive and to see an evaluation of job losses that designate the amendment. combat climate change. could occur as part of this. The text of the amendment is as fol- We know that rural communities They are going to tout the job cre- lows: face unique economic challenges, and ation. Let’s look at the areas—and it is imperative that they are not left Page 8, after line 20, insert the following they touted rural America. Let’s look new section (and redesignate the subsequent behind as we move toward the 21st cen- at the areas where coal mines will section accordingly): tury clean energy economy. close, coal-fired power plants will SEC. 5. REPORT. We also know that rural commu- close, and the economic impact that Not later than 6 months after the date of nities can lead the clean energy revolu- will be impacted there. the enactment of this Act, the President tion, and I am very proud to represent We are pretty excited about working shall produce a report that examines the ef- five communities that have made a with the Energy and Commerce Com- fect of the Paris Agreement on clean energy commitment to use 100 percent renew- mittee on, as is, I think, the ranking job development in rural communities. able energy by 2030: Concord, Keene, member of the Foreign Affairs Com- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Plainfield, Hanover, and Cornish. mittee, conservation, innovation, House Resolution 329, the gentlewoman I am proud and pleased to offer this adaption. Our focus is going to be: from New Hampshire (Ms. KUSTER) and amendment with my colleague, Con- Let’s affect the carbon dioxide emis- a Member opposed each will control 5 gressman CHRIS PAPPAS, and I urge my sions without raising energy costs and minutes. colleagues on both sides of the aisle to slowing the economic activity.

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A United States Government report hurt economic growth. Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Chair, I claim the found that our economy will lose over Mr. Chair, I ask for a ‘‘no’’ vote, and time in opposition to the amendment. $1 trillion dollars by the end of this I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman century due to climate change. Clean The Acting CHAIR. The question is from Illinois is recognized for 5 min- energy is an investment, not only for on the amendment offered by the gen- utes. our communities, but for future gen- tlewoman from New Hampshire (Ms. Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Chair, I will close erations. California has over 500,000 jobs cre- KUSTER). after my colleague yields back her ated within the clean energy sector. The amendment was agreed to. time. I reserve the balance of my time That is about 10 times the number of AMENDMENT NO. 6 OFFERED BY MRS. TORRES OF Mrs. TORRES of California. Mr. coal jobs nationwide. This amendment CALIFORNIA Chair, I yield 1 minute to the gen- ensures that California’s progress and The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order tleman from California (Mr. GOMEZ). commitment will not be sabotaged. to consider amendment No. 6 printed in Mr. GOMEZ. Mr. Chair, I rise in sup- I would like to thank the gentle- House Report 116–42. port of this amendment. woman from Florida (Ms. CASTOR) for Mrs. TORRES of California. Mr. I would like to point out that often- offering this critical legislation. Chair, I have an amendment at the times the opposition party talks about Mr. Chair, I urge passage of my desk. States’ rights, but when it comes to amendment, and I yield back the bal- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will fighting for climate, cleaning up our ance of my time. designate the amendment. air and our water, making sure that Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Chairman, I urge The text of the amendment is as fol- people can combat a climate crisis, opposition to this amendment. lows: then: Do you know what? We are going Listen, in the transmission world, At the end of section 4, add the following to get involved. We are going to stop other than Texas, no State is alone. subsection: these States from doing something California is in the Western inter- (d) STATE AND LOCAL ACTIONS.—Nothing in that they have been doing. connect. So we have great support for this Act shall be construed to prohibit California is a leader in combating States’ rights, but decisions made by States and cities from taking more ambi- California will affect Nevada and will tious actions to reduce greenhouse gas emis- climate change—a leader. We have re- duced greenhouse gas emissions, and affect Arizona. sions than the actions described in the plan For example, we have seen how deci- developed and updated under this section. we are on target to implement a lot of our top goals: 100 percent renewable en- sions in some areas actually benefit The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the fossil energy in other areas, such as House Resolution 329, the gentlewoman ergy and carbon neutrality by 2045, zero-emission vehicles, and curbing support of fossil and nuclear power in from California (Mrs. TORRES) and a Arizona for California’s electricity re- Member opposed each will control 5 greenhouse gas emissions. I also, when I was in the State legis- quirements. minutes. lature, passed a law that said that The basic underlying amendment The Chair recognizes the gentle- really does nothing to address things more of the money from greenhouse woman from California. that we would like to support—con- gas emission fees must go to the most Mrs. TORRES of California. Mr. servation, innovation, adaption—try- disadvantaged and the most impacted Chair, I yield myself such time as I ing to, in a bipartisan approach, ad- communities of climate change. That may consume. dress the real issue, which is how do we means that not only are we reducing Mr. Chair, I rise today to offer an reduce carbon dioxide emissions in a our carbon footprint, but we are also amendment to H.R. 9, the Climate Ac- way that protects the economy, grows giving resources directly back to these tion Now Act. the economy. We also feel that our citi- communities. zens are better served when they have My grandsons’ generation will re- So let’s not get in the way. Let’s not good paying jobs and they are working member President Trump’s decision to stop California’s progress, because it is versus a risk of not doing that if you leave the Paris Agreement as the day a leader for not only the country, but that he condemned them to a world of move down an unchecked path. the world. Mr. Chair, I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote, and I manmade devastation. Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Chairman, I re- Today, we have a chance to change yield back the balance of my time. serve the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is that. Which side do we want to be on, Mrs. TORRES of California. Mr. on the amendment offered by the gen- the side of future generations or the Chair, I yield 1 minute to the gen- tlewoman from California (Mrs. side of those who would profit at their tleman from California (Mr. ROUDA). expense? Mr. ROUDA. Mr. Chair, I stand today TORRES). The amendment was agreed to. H.R. 9 mandates that the United as a cosponsor of this important States Government honor the commit- amendment offered by my colleague b 1700 ments we made in the Paris Agree- and fellow Californian, Representative AMENDMENT NO. 7 OFFERED BY MS. SHALALA ment. TORRES. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order We also need to protect the rights of Our State and many others across to consider amendment No. 7 printed in cities and States to go above and be- the country are showing the world how House Report 116–42. yond to meet the unique strains cli- to take meaningful steps to meet our Ms. SHALALA. Mr. Chairman, I have mate change puts on their regions. Paris climate agreement commit- an amendment at the desk. For example, California has com- ments. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will mitted to source 100 percent of its elec- While the current administration designate the amendment. tricity from renewable sources by 2045. continues to do everything in its power The text of the amendment is as fol- This is necessary, considering the toll to prioritize industry conflicts of inter- lows: climate change has taken on Cali- est over the sustainability and future Page 7, after line 5, insert the following: fornia, including historic droughts, of our planet, I am proud of the for- (9) Article 8 of the Paris Agreement states deadly fires, and terrible flooding. ward-thinking work being done in our that ‘‘Parties recognize the importance of averting, minimizing and addressing loss and Despite this, President Trump has cities, like the ones in my district, in damage associated with the adverse effects tried to make it harder for California Orange County, and States like the one of climate change, including extreme weath- to regulate its own greenhouse emis- I call home, California. These impor- er events and slow onset events’’, such as sea sions. I have offered an amendment to tant efforts must not be prohibited. level rise, saltwater intrusion, and flooding.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:36 May 02, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K01MY7.075 H01MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE H3386 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 1, 2019 The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Committee and the Foreign Affairs Act, on criteria pollutants, but now to House Resolution 329, the gentlewoman Committee, we support its adoption. do it on carbon. from Florida (Ms. SHALALA) and a Ms. SHALALA. Mr. Chair, I reserve So my amendment would direct the Member opposed each will control 5 the balance of my time. administration to work with the Na- minutes. Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chairman, I claim tional Academy of Sciences to evaluate The Chair recognizes the gentle- the time in opposition to this amend- the negative economic impacts to the woman from Florida. ment. United States’ global competitiveness Ms. SHALALA. Mr. Chairman, since The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman and to our workforce by leaving the 1950, the sea level in south Florida has from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. Paris treaty. risen 8 inches and it is only speeding Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chair, I will close Our experience in California has up. By 2030, the sea level in south Flor- after the gentlewoman closes. been, by transitioning to renewables ida is projected to rise up to 12 inches, I reserve the balance of my time. and alternative fuels, one of the best and by the end of the century, perhaps Ms. SHALALA. Mr. Chairman, I have arguments—of course, secondary to 80 inches. If we continue to do nothing completed my statement. This is abso- saving the planet, in my view—is the on climate change, my community, lutely critical to my south Florida economic benefit. So, I hear and I re- and, in fact, my district, will dis- community. spect some of the conversations and appear. I yield back the balance of my time. perspectives from people from different We have a moral obligation to miti- Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chairman, let me parts of the country, but that has not gate and adapt immediately, as we are first say, I agree with the premise of been our experience. already seeing the effects of climate this amendment. Addressing sea level Our experience has been that we change and sea level rise. rise is a serious issue as well as salt- passed a bill in 2006 that I was involved That is why I was so heartened when water intrusion and flooding. with in the legislature that called for the international community came to- I am a member of the House Oceans the California Air Resources Board to Caucus, but, again, it does not reduce gether to sign the Paris Agreement, drop CO2 emissions by 2020 to 1990 lev- and that is why I was so devastated our emissions. It is not, to me, ger- els. We were told by industry that when this administration announced mane to the underlying bill. there was no way we could do that. We the United States’ withdrawal. I think we should debate, once again, are actually on track to do that. The Paris Agreement strengthens the bipartisan solutions on boosting re- In fact, the last Governor, Governor international response to climate search, advancing technologies, and Brown, signed legislation to decrease promoting innovation. change adaptation, mitigation, and ca- our CO2 levels and, again, directed the pacity building. It is our best, collec- I yield back the balance of my time. California Air Resources Board to im- tive effort to combat climate change. The Acting CHAIR. The question is plement a strategy to do that in regu- The withdrawal from the Paris on the amendment offered by the gen- lations to 40 percent by 2030. Agreement and the failure to act on tlewoman from Florida (Ms. SHALALA). On the renewable side, we went to 33– climate is a mistake with global impli- The amendment was agreed to. 1/3 percent, a third of our renewables cations and catastrophic consequences AMENDMENT NO. 8 OFFERED BY MR. DESAULNIER by 2020 on the stationary source side, for my south Florida community. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order and the industry came when I was in I am proud to support H.R. 9 because to consider amendment No. 8 printed in the legislature and said: We can’t do it rejects the decision to withdraw House Report 116–42. this. We want your help. from Paris and requires the President Mr. DESAULNIER. Mr. Chairman, I We went through with it, and, in fact, to develop a plan to meet the United have an amendment at the desk. we did it. So now there is legislation States’ commitment under the agree- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will saying that by 2030, we should decrease ment. designate the amendment. it or only have 50 percent renewables. My amendment strengthens the bill The text of the amendment is as fol- So what has that done to the econ- because it makes clear that addressing lows: omy? Our economy is the fifth largest climate change means addressing its Page 8, after line 20, insert the following in the world. We get more venture cap- effects that are ravaging our coastal new section (and redesignate the subsequent ital in the United States for renewables communities, sea level rise, saltwater section accordingly): and alternative fuels than the total, intrusion, and flooding. SEC. 5. REPORT. combined research investment in ven- My region’s drinking water is seri- Not later than 6 months after the date of ture capital in the other 49 States. the enactment of this Act, the President We get half of the venture capital in ously threatened as the sea rises and shall enter into a contract with the National the saltwater reaches further inland Academy of Sciences to produce a report total in the whole country into Cali- and gets dangerously close to our frag- that examines the potential impacts of a fornia, and it continues to provide for ile aquifer. withdrawal by the United States from the transition and new jobs. Many of our In south Florida, it no longer takes a Paris Agreement on the global economic workforce are transitioning from fossil strong hurricane to flood our streets. competitiveness of the United States econ- fuel to renewables. They now flood just from a particu- omy and on workers in the United States. When we get mass-produced electric larly high tide, such as the king tides. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to cars—and I am fearful that my grand- In fact, tidal flooding has become three House Resolution 329, the gentleman children will drive Chinese electric times as common in south Florida in from California (Mr. DESAULNIER) and cars—but we know that our car compa- just the past 19 years, causing so-called a Member opposed each will control 5 nies are transitioning and being some- sunny-day flooding. We simply cannot minutes. what successful and we hope that they wait. The Chair recognizes the gentleman will continue to be, as General Motors Coastal communities around the from California. has indicated it would. It is in our best world, including my south Florida Mr. DESAULNIER. Mr. Chairman, I interest to continue this movement. community, are counting on us. I urge am very glad to follow the previous dis- My hope is that we would work col- support for this amendment. cussion that was taking place under lectively with the people who are being Mr. Chair, I yield such time as he Mrs. TORRES’ amendment, having spent displaced, whether they are coal min- may consume to the gentleman from a long time in California on air regula- ers in West Virginia, or refinery work- New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE). tion as an appointee to the California ers in the four refineries in my county, Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chair, I represent Air Resources Board by three Gov- to make sure that they don’t lose out a coastal district, so the threat of ernors—Republicans and Democrats— as the new economy takes over. The worsening sea level rise is especially where we worked in a bipartisan fash- world benefits and the economy bene- important to me, so I am glad my col- ion under Federal regulation in the fits. So that is the purpose of this league from Florida offered this Clean Air Act, and California regula- amendment. amendment. tion, first to improve the air quality I do want to say that right now, 3.3 It is a good amendment and speaking for Californians, but other States that million Americans now work in clean on behalf of the Energy and Commerce followed us under the U.S. Clean Air energy jobs; 2.3 million different jobs

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Mr. the renewable and alternative fuel importance of international coopera- Chairman, I thank the chairman of our right now in the world than there are tion and multilateralism in responding committee for yielding me time. in the fossil fuel industry, I think that to the global challenges facing the The Paris Agreement will still stand my colleagues should support this international community. with or without the U.S. not meeting amendment so that we get the facts Mr. Chair, the Paris climate accord our commitment, and it doesn’t hurt from the National Academy of was an example of the international the Paris Agreement, it just hurts the Sciences, and the administration can leadership commitment and resolve U.S. diplomatically and economically. see that what we are supporting not that defeated fascism, created NATO, So it is so critical that we use this op- only benefits the planet and public the European Union, the Marshall portunity to express to the world and health, but it benefits the economy and Plan, the World Bank, the Inter- to express to our own Nation that cli- the future of American competitive- national Monetary Fund, and most im- mate change is a priority for this Con- ness. portantly, preserved peace and freedom gress. Beyond the diplomatic consequences I yield back the balance of my time. for the last 75 years. around the world, a decision to with- Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chairman, I claim Collective international action is draw from the Paris Agreement hurts the time in opposition to the amend- also needed to combat growing inter- Americans right here at home. The ment. national challenges such as terrorism, U.S. is in the midst of a major transi- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman human trafficking, and black-market tion to clean energy. As consumers de- from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. sales of illegal weapons, drugs, and to- mand access to cleaner energy and Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chair, let me say bacco. cleaner air, prices for renewables are first to the gentleman from California, No one country can solve these prob- falling across the board. With the mar- that I appreciate the Californians and lems on its own, and this amendment ket forces increasing favoring renew- the California tech companies expand- emphasizes the importance of collec- ables, dirty energy is no longer a smart ing to my home city of Austin, Texas, tive international action. investment. but I find this amendment contrary to The landmark Paris climate accord was established to combat climate So I want to thank my colleague, the premise of this bill, which prohibits KATHY CASTOR, and I want to thank the withdrawing from the U.S. Paris change and to accelerate and intensify the actions and investments needed for members of the House Energy and Agreement. In fact, it withdraws fund- Commerce Committee for continuing ing. a sustainable, low-carbon future. This also brings all Nations into a common to stand strong and stand firm in our So for that reason, I am in opposition commitment to the American people, to it, and, again, I think, as the gen- cause to undertake ambitious efforts to combat climate change and adapt to its because ceding the leadership role on tleman stated, we should be advanc- the global stage means losing economic ing—if this bill doesn’t make it effects with enhanced support to assist developing countries to do so. opportunities in the global clean en- through the Senate, doesn’t get signed ergy economy, hurting American work- into law—advancing the clean energy In these efforts, we promote the im- portance of continued international co- ers and businesses. technologies I think both of our States As we talk about the international want to advance. operation that has sustained the global community through epidemics, fam- framework, we see China, India, and I yield back the balance of my time. other countries would lead if America The Acting CHAIR. The question is ines, and natural disasters. Mr. Chairman, a collection of ration- does not. on the amendment offered by the gen- This decision is just another bad al actors acting in a selfless manner to tleman from California (Mr. Trump deal for the United States of achieve a rational result, such as this, DESAULNIER). America. It won’t bring the coal indus- requires leadership and systematic rea- The amendment was agreed to. try back, and it cedes ground to cre- soning. Without this type of collective AMENDMENT NO. 9 OFFERED BY MR. PALLONE ating renewable energy jobs that put action and selfless resolve, we leave Americans to work. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order ourselves vulnerable to a tragedy of to consider amendment No. 9 printed in This is the new industrial revolution the commons. of the 21st century. Let us not cede our House Report 116–42. When countries act solely in their leadership to others around the globe Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chair, as the des- own best interests without regard to but let us lead them. Let us provide the ignee of Ms. JACKSON LEE, I speak in combating international threats, ev- technology that the world will utilize support of the amendment. eryone suffers. That is why a great per- to make sure that we save and preserve The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will son and former Secretary of State Hil- this planet, not only for our genera- designate the amendment. lary Clinton so eloquently said, ‘‘We The text of the amendment is as tion, but generations to come. are stronger together.’’ Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chair, I yield follows: The Jackson Lee-Moulton-Hayes back the balance of my time. Page 7, after line 5, add the following: amendment reflects this important in- Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chairman, as I (9) The Paris Agreement is an example of sight by Mrs. Clinton, and I urge sup- multilateral, international cooperation stated, I am not opposed to this amend- port of this amendment. ment. I think the international com- needed to overcome challenges facing the Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance international community, such as reducing munity should reduce emissions. I of my time. emissions, promoting economic growth, and think the issue is that the inter- deploying clean energy technologies. b 1715 national community is not living up to The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chairman, I claim the expectations of this agreement, House Resolution 329, the gentleman time in opposition to this amendment, particularly China and India. While we from New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) and a but I am not opposed to this amend- have reduced emissions by 14 percent, Member opposed each will control 5 ment. they have doubled their emissions, and minutes. The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- they have until 2030 to reduce any The Chair recognizes the gentleman tion, the gentleman from Texas is rec- emissions. That is why fundamentally I from New Jersey. ognized for 5 minutes. think this is a flawed agreement. Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chair, I yield my- There was no objection. But I am not opposed to an inter- self such time as I may consume. Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chairman, I will national consensus to reduce emis- Mr. Chair, I am offering this amend- close once the gentleman from New sions. I don’t think this is the right ment on behalf of myself, Congress- Jersey yields back. way to do it.

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Pursuant to vice and consent.’’ Furthermore, in a subsequent report, sistance and support. House Resolution 329, the gentleman the Senate Committee on Foreign Re- The Jackson Lee/Moulton/Hayes Amend- from Arizona (Mr. GOSAR) and a Mem- ment improves the bill by adding a finding ber opposed each will control 5 min- lations wrote: ‘‘A decision by the conference of par- which emphasizes the importance of inter- utes. national cooperation and multilateralism in re- The Chair recognizes the gentleman ties to adopt targets and timetables sponding to the global challenges facing the from Arizona. would have to be submitted to the Sen- international community. Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, I rise ate for its advice and consent before The Paris Climate Accord was an example today to offer my amendment ensuring the United States could deposit its in- of the international leadership, commitment, the constitutionality of the Paris struments of ratification for such an and resolve that defeated fascism, created Agreement. The previous administra- agreement. The committee notes fur- NATO, the European Union, the Marshall tion refused to abide by the Constitu- ther that a decision by the executive Plan, the World Bank, International Monetary tion and called this an agreement, not branch to reinterpret the convention to Fund, and most importantly, preserved peace a treaty, despite the agreement having apply legally binding targets and time- and freedom for the last 75 years. an impact on every American. tables for reducing emissions of green- Collective international action is also needed Article II, Section 2 of the Constitu- house gases to the United States would to combat growing international challenges tion states that the President shall alter the ‘shared understanding’ of the such as terrorism, human trafficking, and ‘‘have power by and with the advice convention between the Senate and the black-market sales of illegal weapons, drugs, and consent of the Senate to make executive branch and would therefore and tobacco. treaties provided two-thirds of the Sen- require the Senate’s advice and con- No one country can solve these problems ators present concur.’’ sent.’’ on its own, and this amendment emphasizes My amendment simply states that The previous administration pur- the importance of collective international ac- the Paris Agreement is a treaty, and posely ignored the will of Congress by tion. before anything can be implemented to refusing to send the Paris Agreement The landmark Paris Climate Accord was es- abide by the agreement, it should be to the Senate. I often hear Members tablished to combat climate change and to ac- submitted to the Senate for approval. from both sides of the aisle lament celerate and intensify the actions and invest- My good friend from Virginia, Rep- about executive overreach. ments needed for a sustainable low carbon fu- resentative MORGAN GRIFFITH, said it Here we have a clear case of the exec- ture. best yesterday in our Special Order utive branch telling Congress it doesn’t This also brings all nations into a common when he eloquently stated: ‘‘If we are matter. cause to undertake ambitious efforts to com- going to bind our hands and seal our If Congress refuses to exercise its bat climate change and adapt to its effects, fate to be the number two or number constitutional authority and not de- with enhanced support to assist developing three or number five economy in the mand the Paris Agreement to be sent countries to do so. world instead of being the number one to the Senate, then this body is telling And in these efforts, we promote the impor- economy in the world, if that is what future Presidents that there are no tance of continued international cooperation we are going to do, then there ought to checks and balances. that has sustained the global community be votes taken down the hall. Men and Madam Chair, I urge the adoption of through epidemics, famines, and natural disas- women in the United States Senate my amendment that preserves the con- ters. should put their name on the line and stitutional checks and balance, and I A collective of rational actors acting in a say yes or no. And the American people reserve the balance of my time. Mr. PALLONE. Madam Chair, I rise selfless manner to achieve a rational result then will know who has voted yes and in opposition to the gentleman’s such as this requires leadership and systemic who has voted no. They won’t be hiding amendment. reasoning. behind any games or circumstances or The Acting CHAIR (Ms. NORTON). The Without this type of collective action and procedural maneuvers. Then the Amer- gentleman from New Jersey is recog- selfless resolve, we leave ourselves vulner- ican people can use the power that was able to a Tragedy of Commons. nized for 5 minutes. given to them by our Constitution and Mr. PALLONE. Madam Chair, I re- When countries act solely in their best inter- an inalienable right granted by God to serve the balance of my time. ests without regard to combatting international use the ballot box to make a decision Mr. GOSAR. Madam Chair, I yield 30 threats, everyone suffers. as to whether or not they wanted to be seconds to the gentleman from Texas That is why a great person and former Sec- bound, whether or not they wanted to (Mr. MCCAUL). retary of State, Hillary Clinton, so eloquently have their economy reduced, and have Mr. MCCAUL. Madam Chair, I strong- said: ‘‘We are stronger together.’’ their children and grandchildren to be ly support this amendment. It has been The Jackson Lee/Moulton/Hayes Amend- lesser than what we have today in our the thrust of our argument. ment reflects this important insight. economic wealth.’’ I support the U.S. Constitution Arti- I urge support of the Jackson Lee/Moulton/ Many radical environmental groups cle I authority. This process cir- Hayes Amendment. are saying the Paris Agreement does cumvented that. I do believe it re- The Acting CHAIR. The question is not need to go to the Senate, that the quired Senate ratification. But not on the amendment offered by the gen- agreement reiterates obligations al- only that, the President didn’t even tleman from New Jersey (Mr. ready contained in article 4 of the 1992 consult with the Congress. There was PALLONE). United Nations Framework Convention not one hearing on this during the The amendment was agreed to. on Climate Change, or the UNFCCC. Obama administration and therefore AMENDMENT NO. 10 OFFERED BY MR. GOSAR This is completely a falsehood. circumventing the American people. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order The Congressional Research Service For that reason, I strongly support this to consider amendment No. 10 printed has already proven them wrong. amendment. in House Report 116–42. Let me quote the CRS: ‘‘The George Mr. GOSAR. Madam Chair, may I in- Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, I have an H.W. Bush administration stated that quire how much time I have remaining. amendment at the desk. Article 4.2 of the UNFCCC, which com- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will mits the parties to, inter alia, adopt from Arizona has 30 seconds remaining. designate the amendment. national policies and, accordingly, Mr. GOSAR. Madam Chair, I will fin- The text of the amendment is as fol- mitigate climate change by limiting ish that up. lows: GHG emissions did ‘not require any The State Department has a Circular Page 7, after line 5, insert the following: new implementing legislation nor 175, and there are ten opportunities

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Arguments that the GOP are using, For the last several years, Demo- This obviously impacts everybody that the Paris Agreement needs to be cratic Members have crowed at the top across this country, therefore, ratifica- ratified are disingenuous. They are, of their lungs about none of the funds tion by the Senate. frankly, trying to avoid climate action provisions and forced the U.S. Senate Whether the agreement is intended at all costs. I really find it unfortunate to agree to only take up appropriation to affect State laws. that rather than arguing on the merits, bills if they don’t include political rid- This will bind all State laws, because that they use these arguments about ers. Riders have not been included in they have to fulfill the ratification ratification that are simply disingen- the final appropriations bills signed based on that activity. So, therefore, uous. into law as a result. it, once again, has to be a treaty. For those reasons, I oppose this Well, folks, section 3 is a political, Whether the agreement can be given amendment, and I urge my colleagues none-of-the-funds rider, whose sole effect without the enactment of subse- to join me in voting against it. ability is to try and prevent the admin- quent legislation by the Congress. Madam Chair, I yield back the bal- istration from doing something they This agreement obligates U.S. tax- ance of my time. currently have the authority to do. payer funds to the Green Climate The Acting CHAIR. The question is The hypocrisy here is outrageous, and Fund, which is a slush fund, but it still on the amendment offered by the gen- this amendment should pass based on obligates those applications and that tleman from Arizona (Mr. GOSAR). that precedent utilized over the last money to that fund. Therefore, it must The question was taken; and the Act- several years alone. be fulfilled by a treaty. ing Chair announced that the noes ap- We have heard folks on the other side Madam Chair, I ask Members to peared to have it. of the aisle claim we need to stay in adopt my amendment, and I yield back Mr. GOSAR. Madam Chair, I demand the Paris Agreement in order to pro- the balance of my time. a recorded vote. tect future generations. Americans for Mr. PALLONE. Madam Chair, I yield The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Tax Reform estimates the Paris Agree- myself such time as I may consume. clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- ment will cost the U.S. an estimated Madam Chair, we have heard this ar- ceedings on the amendment offered by 6.5 million jobs by 2040 and reduce our gument over and over again. The Re- the gentleman from Arizona will be GDP by over $2.5 trillion. publicans said the same thing in the postponed. NERA Consulting estimates those markup before the Energy and Com- AMENDMENT NO. 11 OFFERED BY MR. GOSAR numbers are even higher, and that the merce Committee, but these Repub- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order Paris Agreement will cost the U.S. an lican arguments are not going to to consider amendment No. 11 printed estimated 31.6 million jobs by 2040 and change the facts. in House Report 116–42. reduce our GDP by over $3 trillion. The fact is the Paris Agreement Mr. GOSAR. Madam Chair, I have an How does killing 6.5 to 31.6 million itself is not a treaty. It is an agree- amendment at the desk. jobs and costing our economy more ment under an existing treaty, and The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will than $3 trillion protect future genera- that is the United Nations Framework designate the amendment. tions? I don’t know. Convention on Climate Change, that is The text of the amendment is as fol- The European Climate Action Net- UNFCCC, pronounced UNF triple C, lows: work reported that no single country and that was signed by President Strike section 3 (and redesignate the sub- in Europe is performing sufficiently to George H.W. Bush and approved by sequent sections accordingly). meet the Paris Agreement goals. both Republicans and Democrats in the The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to A recent United Nations Emissions Senate in 1992. House Resolution 329, the gentleman Gap report found that all participating There is no requirement for the Sen- from Arizona (Mr. GOSAR) and a Mem- countries will have to at least triple ate to approve subsidiary agreements ber opposed each will control 5 min- their efforts in order to meet the Paris around already approved treaties. utes. Agreement’s basic goals. In fact, the vast majority of inter- The Chair recognizes the gentleman China and India, the world’s two big- national agreements to which the from Arizona. gest polluters, have said they will not United States is a party are not trea- Mr. GOSAR. Madam Chair, I rise even consider reducing carbon emis- ties. According to the Congressional today to offer an amendment that sions until 2030 at the earliest, while Research Service, more than 90 percent strikes section 3 of the bill. Section 3 we are pledging to reduce our emis- of international legal agreements prohibits the use of funds to advance sions by 26 to 28 percent by 2025. which the United States supports are the withdrawal of the United States How does tying ourselves to a non- agreements that do not require Senate from the Paris Agreement. My amend- binding agreement that puts us at a ratification. ment ensures any decision made on the competitive disadvantage and that Now, President Obama did not have Paris Agreement will be based on the countries throughout the world are to submit the Paris Agreement to the merits, not politics. failing to implement protect the Amer- Senate for ratification for two reasons: I have said this before, and I will say ican people? first, because the emissions targets are it again: Either the Paris Agreement is This is not a partisan issue, Madam not legally binding; and, second, be- a treaty, or it is not. If it is not a trea- Chairwoman. This is about doing what cause the legally binding commit- ty, then the current administration is right for America and about pro- ments, which are almost entirely pro- may independently terminate the tecting freedom and opportunity for cedural, generally either elaborate or agreement without congressional ap- our children and grandchildren. repeat obligations under the UNFCCC. proval, as the previous administration If the administration didn’t already It is also not true that an agreement entered into the agreement without have the authority to withdraw the with any legally binding provisions congressional approval. United States from the fundamentally must be ratified by the Senate. There Makes sense, right? flawed Paris Agreement, then there are many ways in which the United What one administration does by ex- should be no reason to include the sec- States can enter into international ecutive action can be undone by the tion 3 political rider being debated here agreements with legally binding com- next administration by executive ac- today. mitments. tion. But since the United States Senate As I previously mentioned, the vast If the Paris Agreement is not an has failed to take up the Paris Agree- majority of international agreements agreement entered into by the United ment and weigh in one way or the the United States enters into are not States by executive action and con- other whether the Paris Agreement is a

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The question was taken; and the Act- utive action can be taken to enter and So, first and foremost, what H.R. 9 is ing Chair announced that the noes ap- leave the Paris Agreement or you doing is stopping President Trump’s peared to have it. don’t. reckless withdrawal from the Paris Mr. PALLONE. Madam Chair, I de- I urge adoption of my amendment, Agreement, the very agreement our mand a recorded vote. which removes the politics from the country was instrumental in negoti- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to bill and allows any decision made on ating. But this move has real diplo- clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- the Paris Agreement to be based on matic consequences, further dimin- ceedings on the amendment offered by merits, not politics. ishing America’s credibility around the the gentleman from Arizona will be Madam Chair, I reserve the balance world. postponed. of my time. Let me be clear, the Paris Agreement AMENDMENT NO. 12 OFFERED BY MR. CASE Mr. PALLONE. Madam Chair, I claim will still stand with or without the The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order the time in opposition. United States; but not meeting our to consider amendment No. 12 printed The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman commitments doesn’t hurt the Paris in House Report 116–42. from New Jersey is recognized for 5 Agreement, it just hurts the United Mr. CASE. Madam Chair, I have an minutes. States diplomatically and economi- amendment at the desk. Mr. PALLONE. Madam Chair, I re- cally. Other countries, not to mention The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will serve the balance of my time. U.S. cities and States, are still moving designate the amendment. Mr. GOSAR. Once again, Madam forward on climate action, making the The text of the amendment is as fol- Chairwoman, this is an important ap- Trump administration only appear lows: plication. Once again, you have to real- more isolated and irrelevant as the Page 6, after line 5, insert the following ize that we are talking about the Con- world moves past us. new paragraph: stitution. But beyond the diplomatic con- (5) The Paris Agreement recognizes that The other side talks out of both sides sequences around the world a decision the ocean ecosystems covering more than 70 of their mouth. They want it one way to withdraw from the Paris Agreement percent of the Earth’s surface have an inte- when they are in the minority, they gral role in climate balance. Seventy percent hurts Americans at home. of nationally determined contributions want it the other way when they are in The U.S. is in the midst of a major under the Paris Agreement are ocean-inclu- the majority, and they can’t have that. transition to clean energy. As con- sive, and 39 Paris Agreement signatories are This is about the rule of law and sumers demand access to cleaner en- focused on the inclusion of ocean action in about good policy. Good process builds ergy and cleaner air, prices for renew- nationally determined contributions through good policy builds good politics, and ables are falling across the board. With the Because the Ocean Initiative. that is just not what is here today. market forces increasingly favoring re- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to So when we start looking at the ap- newables, dirty energy is no longer a House Resolution 329, the gentleman plications here, let’s make sure the smart investment. from Hawaii (Mr. CASE) and a Member American taxpayer, the American fam- Ceding the leadership role on the opposed each will control 5 minutes. ily, is treated fairly, not put at a dis- global stage means losing economic op- The Chair recognizes the gentleman advantage by the rest of the world. portunities in a global clean energy from Hawaii. Too often we have taken the short economy, hurting American workers Mr. CASE. Madam Chair, I yield my- end of the stick. It is fine for us to and businesses. China, India and other self such time as I may consume. stand up. countries will lead if America does not. Madam Chair, I rise in support of my And, by the way, if I am not mis- Leaving the Paris Agreement is just amendment to H.R. 9, which would rec- taken, in 2015, 2016, and 2017 we led the another bad Trump deal for the United ognize the importance of the oceans to world in carbon emissions reductions. States. H.R. 9 is trying to prevent this our global climate system and the Yes, it is that very application of bad Trump deal from becoming our re- international efforts under way to in- entrepreneurialism and technology ality. The Gosar amendment would all clude our oceans in nationally deter- that has driven that boat. Let’s con- but guarantee that the United States mined contributions, or NDCs, under tinue doing it that way. Let’s get back feels the full weight of the economic the Paris Agreement. to good process. and diplomatic consequences of aban- When we talk about the impacts of Madam Chair, I yield back the bal- doning our friends and allies. manmade climate change, we focus on ance of my time. This amendment ensures we lose the the worlds of our lands and air, but we Mr. PALLONE. Madam Chair, I yield clean energy development race to tend to forget the largest world of all, myself such time as I may consume. China or India. our oceans. Yet, some of the foremost I rise in opposition to Mr. GOSAR’s This amendment locks the United negative consequences of climate amendment, which would gut the heart States and the world into a future of change, as well as the positive vital of the bill, the section that prevents catastrophic warming that puts all of processes that have kept our climate the President from withdrawing from our lives and livelihoods at risk. on an even keel until recently and can the Paris Agreement. I said this earlier when we spoke on continue to do so, lie in the ocean. Now, the Paris Agreement sets a the bill: We cannot look backwards. We We cannot forget the oceans. No cli- strong foundation for action that will can’t look back into the 19th century. mate change solutions can work if our accelerate the shift to a clean energy We have to look forward, with new in- oceans are not in the room. economy and put us on the path to a novation, with an economy that cre- The ocean covers more than 70 per- safer, healthier planet for generations ates more jobs. cent of the Earth and directly affects to come. It is the most ambitious cli- Don’t let us fall behind the rest of weather around the globe. The tem- mate change agreement in history and the world and not lead on such an im- perature and currents of the ocean de- builds upon the unprecedented partici- portant issue. It is a huge mistake. termine storm patterns and strength. pation of roughly 200 parties to the That is why we are saying in H.R. 9, in We have seen increases in measures convention, including India and China, this bill, that the President should not of intensity, frequency, and duration, something that my Republican col- be allowed to withdraw and should put as well as the number of the strong- leagues have wanted for many years. together a plan that leads us forward est—category 4 and 5—storms since the It provides a framework for reducing toward a clean economy and meeting 1980s. U.S. carbon pollution, while also grow- the Paris goals. The ocean also absorbs many of the ing our economy. More energy-efficient So, I oppose the Gosar amendment. I most immediate consequences of car- appliances, buildings, and vehicles will urge my colleagues to join me in vot- bon pollution, buffering us from some

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Pursuant to emissions. coral bleaching, which did not even House Resolution 329, the gentleman occur first until 2014 but now are be- The increase in temperature and car- from Illinois (Mr. BOST) and a Member bon in the atmosphere and oceans are coming much longer. opposed each will control 5 minutes. directly impacting communities This is, again, true throughout the The Chair recognizes the gentleman throughout the world. According to the entire Pacific Ocean. And we are not from Illinois. 2018 Fourth National Climate Assess- alone, because the ocean is inter- Mr. BOST. Madam Chair, any time ment, or NCA, released by the U.S. connected throughout our world, and Congress considers legislation that will Global Change Research Program, we are a clear example of what the radically change our economy, the made up of 13 Federal agencies: world is facing. American people deserve an oppor- ‘‘Human-caused carbon emissions in- These impacts are happening all over tunity to be heard first. And make no fluence ocean ecosystems through the world and our country. mistake, the underlying bill is a rad- three main processes: ocean warming, Madam Chair, 39 countries—con- ical change to our economy, and not acidification, and deoxygenation.’’ spicuously, not including the U.S.— for the better. Additionally, the NCA states: ‘‘The have embraced the challenges and My amendment is simple. Before social, economic, and environmental promise of our oceans in facing climate Congress considers legislation to com- systems along the coasts are being af- change by signing the Because the ply with the Paris climate agreement, fected by climate change. Threats from Ocean initiative, which has encouraged let’s give the American people 90 days sea level rise are exacerbated by dy- progress on the incorporation of the of public comment. That is a standard namic processes such as high tide and ocean in climate change policy debate, exception for legislation as big as this. storm surge flooding, erosion, waves with a special focus on the inclusion of Who would dare deny our job cre- and their effects, saltwater intrusion ocean action into nationally deter- ators, working families, farmers, coal into coastal aquifers and elevated mined contributions under the Paris miners, and manufacturers the oppor- groundwater tables, local rainfall, river Agreement. The efforts of these coun- tunity to be heard? runoff, increasing water and surface air tries and their partners will be invalu- If you support the underlying bill, temperatures, and ocean acidifica- able as we face the crisis of climate then I would think you would need to tion.’’ change. hear how this agreement will impact In just one compelling instance of The Acting CHAIR. The time of the people’s jobs and their bottom lines. No many from around the world, my State gentleman from Hawaii has expired. one will escape higher prices for en- of Hawaii’s oceans and coastlines are Mr. MCCAUL. Madam Chair, I claim ergy, food, housing, transportation, or on the front lines of dealing with the the time in opposition to this amend- just about anything else. If you come impacts of climate change in our ment. from an industrial State, like my home oceans and coasts. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman State of Illinois, you can be especially For example, the Honolulu tide from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. hard hit. Mr. MCCAUL. Madam Chair, let me gauge, a constant for over a century According to recent studies, the just say first, we all recognize the now, has measured a sea level rise of Paris Agreement will devastate em- oceans’ ecosystems, 70 percent of the nearly half a foot since 1905. ployment in steel, iron, cement, and oil Over 70 percent of our beaches in Ha- Earth’s surface. I am a member of the refining by killing over 1 million jobs. Manufacturing jobs are good jobs, waii are in a state of chronic erosion, Ocean Caucus. This really has nothing to do with re- and they are jobs that are multipliers, likely caused by a combination of ducing our emissions. It is simply a with every new steel job leading to shoreline hardening and ongoing sea finding. We ought to be focused on bi- seven additional jobs in the region in level rise. which they are created. The frequency of high tide flooding in partisan solutions and boosting re- search, advancing technologies, and We just worked our tail off with the Honolulu since the 1960s increased from President, President Trump’s adminis- 6 days per year to 11 per year. promoting innovation. Madam Chair, I yield back the bal- tration, to help bring nearly 2,000 jobs We have also seen in Hawaii sea level ance of my time. back, the steel jobs that were in Gran- rise impact traditional and customary ite City that were lost. The underlying b 1745 practices, including fishpond mainte- bill would throw these jobs right back nance, cultivation of salt, and gath- The Acting CHAIR. The question is out the window. ering from the nearshore fisheries. on the amendment offered by the gen- What about our farmers? They have About 550 cultural sites, 38 miles of tleman from Hawaii (Mr. CASE). faced tougher times and more uncer- major roads, and more than $19 billion The amendment was agreed to. tainty than at any other time, and this in assets will be vulnerable to chronic AMENDMENT NO. 13 OFFERED BY MR. BOST would cripple them. flooding resulting from a 3.2-foot in- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order Coal miners have a proud heritage in crease in sea level. Such widespread to consider amendment No. 13 printed my district. They are barely hanging flooding will change the character of in House Report 116–42. on, and this would be the final nail in the islands by affecting cultural herit- Mr. BOST. Madam Chair, I have an the coffin. age and daily commerce and lifestyle, amendment at the desk. All of this risk, and for what? A glob- and this is chronic throughout the en- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will al climate agreement that holds Amer- tire Pacific. designate the amendment. ica to a higher standard than China, We also, in Hawaii, face just one ex- The text of the amendment is as fol- India, and other emerging nations with ample of the impacts of ocean warm- lows: bigger emissions and pollution prob- ing, acidification, on our reefs. Page 8, after line 20, insert the following lems? We have seen globally averaged sea new subsection: Look, I have 11 grandchildren. I want surface temperature increase by 1.8 (d) PUBLIC COMMENT.—The President to leave a healthier world for them. I percent Farenheit over the past 100 shall— want future generations to look back years. (1) in making the plan under subsection and say that we cared about the future We have seen over nearly 30 years of (a), and updates under subsection (b), avail- able to the public, and before submitting of our planet. But we also have to oceanic pH measurements, based on such plan and updates to the appropriate worry about the people’s security in data collected from Station ALOHA, congressional committees— the present. We need to work together Hawaii, show a roughly 8.7 percent in- (A) publish the plan or update, as applica- to find solutions that protect jobs and crease in ocean acidity over this time. ble, in the Federal Register; and protect the planet.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:44 May 02, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K01MY7.094 H01MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE H3392 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 1, 2019 So before the people’s House con- effects of climate change are not miti- Again, this amendment does nothing to siders the underlying bill, let’s hear gated. reduce our emissions. We need to de- from the people themselves. According to the 2018 ‘‘National Cli- bate bipartisan solutions, such as Support my amendment and give our mate Assessment,’’ climate change will boosting research, advancing tech- constituents the opportunity to be lead to reduced agricultural produc- nologies, and promoting innovation. heard on just how bad the Paris Agree- tivity, and food production will decline Madam Chair, I yield back the bal- ment could be for them. in U.S. regions that experience in- ance of my time. Madam Chair, I reserve the balance creased frequency and duration of The Acting CHAIR. The question is of my time. droughts, floods, and severe storms. on the amendment offered by the gen- Mr. PALLONE. Madam Chair, I claim Climate change will cause irrep- tlewoman from New York (Ms. MENG). the time in opposition. arable damage to New York’s agri- The amendment was agreed to. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman culture sector, which is the dominant AMENDMENT NO. 15 OFFERED BY MISS ´ ´ from New Jersey is recognized for 5 ag State in the Northeast. GONZALEZ-COLON OF PUERTO RICO The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order minutes. According to the New York Climate to consider amendment No. 15 printed Mr. PALLONE. Let me explain. I am Change Science Clearinghouse, climate change may affect food production by in House Report 116–42. only claiming the time in opposition. I Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N of Puerto increased heat stress days above 90 de- actually support the gentleman’s Rico. Madam Chair, I have an amend- amendment. grees Fahrenheit, which could stress ment at the desk. In the interest of increasing trans- livestock and some crops; increased The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will parency and public participation in the river flooding, which is likely to cause designate the amendment. development of the President’s climate soil erosion, soil loss, and crop damage; The text of the amendment is as fol- plan, I believe that Mr. BOST’s amend- and wetter springs, which could delay lows: ment actually is a good one. planting for crops and reduce yields. At the end of the bill, add the following Speaking on behalf of the Energy and These are just a few examples of how new section: Commerce Committee and the Foreign climate change may affect New York’s SEC. 6. STUDY AND REPORT. Affairs Committee, we support its agriculture sector. Not later than 1 year after the date of en- adoption and would accept the amend- However, climate change isn’t just an actment of this Act, the Comptroller General ment. American problem. It is a global prob- of the United States shall complete a study lem that will cause already vulnerable and submit a report to the Congress on the Madam Chair, I yield back the bal- impact of the plan under subsection (a) on ance of my time. communities to face increased mal- the United States territories, including the Mr. BOST. Madam Chair, I thank the nutrition and chronic hunger. potential positive and negative impacts on gentleman for supporting the amend- According to the United Nations their economies, taking into consideration ment. I yield back the balance of my Food and Agriculture Organization, their unique energy needs and systems and time. chronic hunger is on the rise. The num- the climate change vulnerabilities faced by The Acting CHAIR. The question is ber of people facing chronic food depri- communities in these jurisdictions. on the amendment offered by the gen- vation increased to nearly 821 million The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to tleman from Illinois (Mr. BOST). in 2017 from around 804 million in 2016. House Resolution 329, the gentlewoman The amendment was agreed to. Food insecurity is already a chal- from Puerto Rico (Miss GONZA´ LEZ- COLO´ N) and a Member opposed each will AMENDMENT NO. 14 OFFERED BY MS. MENG lenge across the globe and is likely to become an even greater threat as cli- control 5 minutes. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order The Chair recognizes the gentle- to consider amendment No. 14 printed mate change impacts agriculture pro- duction. Food insecurity can also fur- woman from Puerto Rico. in House Report 116–42. Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N of Puerto ther strain communities that are al- Ms. MENG. Madam Chair, I have an Rico. Madam Chair, I rise today to ready facing challenges, from conflict amendment at the desk. speak on behalf of my bipartisan to job scarcity. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will amendment, Amendment No. 15. This The 2014 ‘‘Worldwide Threat Assess- designate the amendment. bill will provide for a target of reduc- The text of the amendment is as fol- ment’’ noted that ‘‘the lack of ade- ing greenhouse gas emissions by 26 to lows: quate food will be a destabilizing factor 28 percent below its 2005 level by 2025. Page 7, after line 5, insert the following in countries important to U.S. national While I share some of my colleagues’ paragraph: security.’’ concerns about the effectiveness of (9) The Paris Agreement recognizes ‘‘the The President’s plan to withdraw the these targets and the underlying bill, I fundamental priority of safeguarding food U.S. from the Paris Agreement is mis- strongly believe that it is vital that security and ending hunger, and the par- guided and will contribute to food inse- Congress and the Federal Government ticular vulnerabilities of food production curity here and abroad. It is imperative pay particular attention to the needs systems to the adverse impacts of climate the President understands the con- change.’’. of 3.5 million American citizens living sequences of climate change for food in all five U.S. territories whenever it The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to security and ending hunger. is considering and crafting policies House Resolution 329, the gentlewoman Again, my amendment simply recog- that tackle climate risk. from New York (Ms. MENG) and a Mem- nizes the critical and inextricable link My amendment will help us achieve ber opposed each will control 5 min- between climate change and food secu- just that. Specifically, it directs the utes. rity, as recognized in the Paris Agree- General Accounting Office to study and The Chair recognizes the gentle- ment. submit a report to Congress on the im- woman from New York. I urge support for the amendment. pact of the President’s plan on the U.S. Ms. MENG. Madam Chair, my amend- Madam Chair, I reserve the balance territories, including the potential ment adds language that recognizes the of my time. positive and negative implications on fundamental link between climate Mr. MCCAUL. Madam Chair, I claim our economies. change and food security, as recognized time in opposition to this amendment. In conducting this analysis, the Gen- in the Paris Agreement. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman eral Accounting Office will have to The administration’s plan to leave from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. consider our unique energy needs and the Paris Agreement is a betrayal of Mr. MCCAUL. Madam Chair, I will systems and the climate risk vulnera- America’s global leadership and threat- close once the gentlewoman yields bilities faced by communities across ens food security for hundreds of mil- back. our islands. lions of people in the United States and I reserve the balance of my time. U.S. territories are at the forefront around the world. Ms. MENG. Madam Chair, I yield of climate risks. Given our geographic Vulnerable communities, including back the balance of my time. location, we are particularly vulner- children, the elderly, and low-income Mr. MCCAUL. Madam Chair, we all able to extreme weather events. Hurri- individuals, are at a greater risk of agree with the premise of this amend- canes Irma and Maria in 2017, for exam- malnutrition or chronic hunger if the ment—food security, ending hunger. ple, completely devastated Puerto Rico

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Madam Chair, I yield back the cent of Puerto Rico’s beaches show South Carolina, and listened to the balance of my time. some sign of erosion, negatively im- mayor of Charleston discuss how they Mr. PALLONE. Madam Chair, I yield pacting critical infrastructure, com- were urgently working to heighten the myself such time as I may consume. munities, properties, and the econo- seawall in Charleston directly as a con- Madam Chair, let me say, this is a mies and livelihoods of coastal commu- sequence of drastically increasing car- good amendment, and speaking on be- nities across our island. bon emissions, and likely related to half of the Energy and Commerce Com- Unlike our fellow Americans in the 48 warming sea water and the rise in sea mittee and the Foreign Affairs Com- contiguous States, we are not inter- level and volatility that has caused so mittee, we support its adoption. connected with a national or larger much damage. Madam Chair, I thank Miss power grid. Instead, we have isolated The catastrophic effects of global GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N for working with the systems with limited access to cost-ef- warming were manifested in 2017 and committees to make changes to her fective fuel sources, heavily rely on 2018 natural disasters, where the Na- amendment. It has already been men- foreign petroleum imports, and face tion saw unprecedented natural disas- tioned by my colleague, Mr. SHIMKUS, among the highest electricity rates in ters, from the deadliest wildfires in that she was our gracious host when we the Nation. California to the worst hurricanes that went to Puerto Rico and also to the My amendment will allow the study hit the East Coast and Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hur- of whether the President’s plan has any the U.S. Virgin Islands. ricane Maria, where we saw the devas- impact on addressing and tackling The vulnerability of the island terri- tation of the hurricane. these issues, in terms of providing us tories is particularly important, as Of course, part of the reason why we important information to ensure we they are isolated and have specific en- as Democrats support the Paris Agree- are enacting the most effective policies ergy issues and concerns that other ment is that we are very concerned to help territories become more resil- places do not due to their isolation and about these severe and more severe ient. being surrounded by and part of the weather conditions that are occurring It also allows us to study whether the ocean environment. because of climate change. President’s plan is a net positive for Madam Chair, I thank Congress- Madam Chair, this is a good amend- ´ ´ territories and ensures it does not fur- woman GONZALEZ-COLON for her work ment, and I would urge my colleagues ther raise energy costs, which will be on this amendment, which requires a to support it. I yield back the balance detrimental to economic growth and report on the impact of climate change of my time. development. in the U.S. territories that pays par- The Acting CHAIR. The question is We need to have a comprehensive un- ticular attention and consideration to on the amendment offered by the gen- derstanding of how any climate policy their unique energy needs and systems tlewoman from Puerto Rico (Miss impacts the U.S. territories and incor- and the climate change vulnerabilities GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N). porates our unique energy needs and faced by communities in this jurisdic- The amendment was agreed to. realities. tion. AMENDMENT NO. 16 OFFERED BY MR. BRENDAN F. Madam Chair, I urge my colleagues Madam Chair, this bipartisan amend- BOYLE OF PENNSYLVANIA to support the amendment and passage ment—and I thank Congresswoman The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order of H.R. 9. PLASKETT and Congresswoman to consider amendment No. 16 printed Mr. PALLONE. Madam Chair, I RADEWAGEN, as well as Congressman in House Report 116–42. thank the gentlewoman for her com- SAN NICOLAS of Guam, for being origi- Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsyl- ments, and I reserve the balance of my nal cosponsors of this amendment—of- vania. Madam Chair, I have an amend- time. ment at the desk. fers a sensible and simple way to Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N of Puerto achieve this. That is the reason why I The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will Rico. Madam Chair, I yield such time designate the amendment. thank all of them for sponsoring this as he may consume to the gentleman amendment, and I urge my colleagues The text of the amendment is as fol- from Illinois (Mr. SHIMKUS). lows: to join us in supporting this amend- Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Chair, I also Page 7, after line 5, insert the following: ment for the U.S. territories. thank Congresswoman GONZA´ LEZ- (9) The Paris Agreement recognizes that Madam Chair, I reserve the balance COLO´ N and, actually, Congresswoman of my time. adaptation is a global challenge faced by all PLASKETT. I was able to visit the Vir- with local, subnational, national, regional Mr. PALLONE. Madam Chair, I claim gin Islands and Puerto Rico during the and international dimensions, and that it is the time in opposition to the amend- last hurricane, and it was devastating. a key component of and makes a contribu- ment, even though I am not opposed to I appreciate the hospitality shown in tion to the long-term global response to cli- it. difficult times. mate change to protect people, livelihoods, The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- Madam Chair, while this is a ‘‘let’s and ecosystems. tion, the gentleman from New Jersey is do an evaluation of good and bad,’’ The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to recognized for 5 minutes. versus one of the amendments we House Resolution 329, the gentleman There was no objection. talked about earlier, I am pleased to from Pennsylvania (Mr. BRENDAN F. Mr. PALLONE. Madam Chair, I yield support it. BOYLE) and a Member opposed each 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from the The only caveat we would say is that will control 5 minutes. Virgin Islands (Ms. PLASKETT). we would rather have these reports The Chair recognizes the gentleman Ms. PLASKETT. Madam Chair, I join done prior to making major decisions from Pennsylvania. my colleagues today to speak out on versus making a decision and then see- Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsyl- the President’s intent to withdraw ing how it is going to impact. But I am vania. Madam Chair, I yield myself from the Paris climate agreement by pleased to support it, and I thank the such time as I may consume. supporting H.R. 9 and specifically in gentlewoman for bringing it forward. Madam Chair, I thank Chairman support of Congresswoman GONZA´ LEZ- Mr. PALLONE. Madam Chair, I PALLONE, my colleague and neighbor COLO´ N’s amendment that is before the would inquire if the gentlewoman has from New Jersey. I also thank Chair- floor right now. any additional speakers. man ENGEL for his leadership on the The President’s intent to withdraw Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N of Puerto Foreign Affairs Committee. from the climate agreement is per- Rico. Madam Chair, how much time do My amendment to H.R. 9 takes lan- ilous, misguided, and ignores the in- I have remaining? guage from the Paris Agreement and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:44 May 02, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K01MY7.100 H01MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE H3394 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 1, 2019 recognizes that adaptation of the At the end of section 2, add the following b 1815 agreement is a key component of the new paragraph: (9) American leadership encouraged wide- If the United States abdicates its global response to climate change. leadership role here, it will not only Climate change is one of the defining spread international participation in the Paris Agreement. cost us influence in this agreement, it issues of our time, and we are in a de- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to will also invite other countries to walk fining moment. From shifting weather away from combating the climate cri- patterns that threaten food production House Resolution 329, the gentleman from California (Mr. PANETTA) and a sis. to rising sea levels that increase the As Todd Stern, the former U.S. spe- risk of catastrophic flooding, the im- Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. cial envoy for climate change, stated pacts of climate change are global in at a World Resources Institute con- scope and unprecedented in scale. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California. ference on May 30, ‘‘In the absence of Without dramatic action today, the United States, you have a phe- Mr. PANETTA. Madam Chair, I yield adapting to these impacts in the future nomenon of a fair number of countries myself as much time as I may con- will be far more difficult and costlier. . . . trying to pull back a little bit on sume. The Paris Agreement for the first some of the things that were agreed to, time brought all nations into a com- Madam Chair, I rise to offer an some of the compromises that were mon cause to undertake ambitious ef- amendment to H.R. 9, the Climate Ac- reached in Paris.’’ forts to combat climate change and to tion Now Act. Madam Chair, we cannot let this hap- adapt to its effects. The agreement As we know and as we have been pen. That is why I seek to include my chartered a new course in the global hearing all day, this bill that we are amendment to H.R. 9 to strengthen climate effort. considering ensures that the United this important bill, to stop the admin- This amendment stands for the States honors our commitments de- istration from advancing the with- American leadership that was dis- tailed in the Paris Agreement and lays drawal of the United States from the played throughout the development the groundwork for further action on Paris Agreement, and to reclaim our and the adoption of the Paris Agree- climate change. leadership role in combating climate ment. By including this amendment in this change and protecting our planet. In order to bring every nation to the bill, it will then be crystal clear that it Madam Chair, I yield back the bal- table, it is essential that we retain our is the United States that has led and ance of my time. commitment to this agreement. That will continue to lead when it comes to Mr. MCCAUL. Madam Chair, I claim is why I urge support for this amend- influencing other nations to partici- the time in opposition to the amend- ment as well as for the underlying bill. pate in the Paris Agreement. ment. Madam Chair, I reserve the balance Now, yes, I do admit that it was the The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman of my time. leadership of the United States that from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. MCCAUL. Madam Chair, I claim got other nations of the world to come Mr. MCCAUL. Madam Chair, I agree the time in opposition to this amend- together and boldly declare our unified with the premise that the world looks ment. commitment to dealing with the grow- to the United States as a leader. Unfor- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman ing climate crisis. We did that by ex- tunately, other countries are not lead- from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. plicitly committing ourselves to play a ing—China and India, for instance. Mr. MCCAUL. Madam Chair, I will leadership role. We had to do that in This amendment, again, does not ad- close once the gentleman has yielded order to attract other countries to join dress reducing emissions. We need to back. in the goal of limiting the temperature look at leading as a nation on tech- I reserve the balance of my time. of our globe. nology, innovation, and bipartisan so- Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsyl- lutions. vania. Madam Chair, I yield myself the That is why the United States gave structural and directional leadership Madam Chair, I yield back the bal- remainder of my time. ance of my time. Madam Chair, this amendment basi- with ready greenhouse gas reduction targets and a vision for institutional The Acting CHAIR. The question is cally attempts to state the following: on the amendment offered by the gen- Not only is climate change real and not design principles. Moreover, in our efforts to entice tleman from California (Mr. PANETTA). only are there profound environmental The amendment was agreed to. reasons for addressing it, the Paris cli- other nations to be a part of the deal, AMENDMENT NO. 18 OFFERED BY MR. ROUDA mate agreement was also a tremendous the United States made recommenda- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order achievement of U.S. foreign policy. tions for financing adaption, energy in- to consider amendment No. 18 printed That is why we must keep it. The vestment, and support for developing in House Report 116–42. United States must remain in it. countries. Mr. ROUDA. Madam Chair, I have an Madam Chair, I yield back the bal- The U.S. then stepped up and led by amendment at the desk. ance of my time. example by announcing its intent to The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will Mr. MCCAUL. Madam Chair, again, I reduce carbon pollution by drastic lev- designate the amendment. agree with the premise of this amend- els, an act that underscored our role as The text of the amendment is as fol- ment, but it does not address reducing a global leader on the issue of climate lows: emissions. We should debate bipartisan change. solutions, as I stated in the past. It was that American ambition, that Page 7, after line 5, insert the following American action, that encouraged paragraph: Madam Chair, I yield back the bal- (9) American cities, States, and businesses ance of my time. other nations around the world to set are stepping up and pledging to meet the The Acting CHAIR. The question is their sights and their standards higher Paris Agreement goals in the wake of absent on the amendment offered by the gen- and to be bolder on the most pressing and uncertain United States Federal leader- tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. issue that we face when it comes to cli- ship. BRENDAN F. BOYLE). mate change. As a result, we saw an The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to The amendment was agreed to. unprecedented display of a global com- House Resolution 329, the gentleman AMENDMENT NO. 17 OFFERED BY MR. PANETTA mitment to address that pressing issue. from California (Mr. ROUDA) and a The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order That is why it is all the more dis- Member opposed each will control 5 to consider amendment No. 17 printed appointing that this administration minutes. in House Report 116–42. announced its intention to withdraw The Chair recognizes the gentleman Mr. PANETTA. Madam Chair, I have the United States from the Paris from California. an amendment at the desk. Agreement, an act that would make Mr. ROUDA. Madam Chair, this The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will the United States, the country that amendment recognizes that American designate the amendment. pushed us and others into this agree- cities, States, and businesses are step- The text of the amendment is as fol- ment, the only country to reject this ping up and pledging to meet the Paris lows: agreement. Agreement goals in the wake of absent

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Madam Chair, I storage; battery technology through position of the United States on the rise in support of the amendment of- research and development; adaptation global stage with regard to climate fered by my colleague, Congressman addressing the grid, adapting to the cli- change, an unprecedented coalition of ROUDA, of which I am a cosponsor. mate change issues; resiliency of our American States, cities, and businesses It was a low point of the Trump Pres- communities; genetically modified are taking action and working to lead idency when President Trump an- crops, if we have weather conditions or the United States to a low-carbon fu- nounced his plans to recklessly begin drier conditions. ture, as affirmed by the Paris Agree- withdrawal of the United States from There are things that we think we ment. the Paris climate agreement. This was can move to address this debate that Cities across the country and in my an abandonment of our global leader- could get through the Senate and could home State of California are taking on ship. get to the President’s desk, but ha- the challenge of combating climate But I took heart watching the many ranguing and harassing a President change. These cities are implementing cities, States, and localities step for- who has already decided to leave the new sustainability initiatives by tar- ward to declare their intention to keep accord and think he is going to sign a geting 100 percent renewable energy, the emission reduction commitments bill is just not going to happen. That is recycling 100 percent of wastewater, of the Paris accord. These include 20 why I oppose this amendment. and working toward net zero carbon cities and villages in the 10th District I disagree with the basic premise of emission goals. that have joined the Greenest Region the amendment. I agree that commu- As California continues to be an Compact to implement sustainability nities are doing great things. States international leader in forward-think- plans to reduce the risk of global cli- are leading. When you argue that ing policy and environmental steward- mate change and mitigate its effects. States are leading, that is contrary to ship, we are not alone. Regardless of the lack of leadership your argument that we have to lead. If When describing the ongoing work from the White House on addressing the States and local communities are and the action still needed, California climate change, our cities continue to doing it, why does it take the Federal Governor Jerry Brown said, ‘‘We’re at drive the change needed to prevent a Government to do that? the base camp of Mount Everest, and climate disaster. We don’t have to bash to work to- we’re looking up at the long way we I am glad this House is finally taking gether and move a policy forward. still have to go.’’ That is why, without action with H.R. 9, the Climate Action Madam Chair, I yield back the bal- Federal leadership, States are left tak- Now Act. I fully support this amend- ance of my time. ing the lead. ment to recognize the actions of our The Acting CHAIR. The question is The United States Climate Alliance, on the amendment offered by the gen- a bipartisan coalition of Governors cities and States that continue to up- hold the spirit of the Paris climate tleman from California (Mr. ROUDA). committed to reducing greenhouse gas The amendment was agreed to. emissions consistent with the goals of agreement. AMENDMENT NO. 19 OFFERED BY MS. PORTER the Paris Agreement, just added its Mr. ROUDA. Madam Chair, I yield The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order 24th State this week. back the balance of my time. to consider amendment No. 19 printed I reiterate: This bipartisan coalition Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Chair, bravo of Governors is committed to taking for our States and bravo for our com- in House Report 116–42. Ms. PORTER. Madam Chair, I have real, on-the-ground action to urgently munities. I think the only problem I an amendment at the desk. address climate change by imple- have with the amendment is you seem to have to believe that the United The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will menting policies that reduce green- designate the amendment. house gas emissions by at least 26 per- States has to be involved in an inter- national agreement for us to lead. We The text of the amendment is as fol- cent below 2005 levels by the year 2025, lows: tracking and reporting progress to the are the largest carbon reducer since 2015 in the world. Page 7, after line 5, insert the following: global community, and accelerating (9) Article 10 of the Paris Agreement states new and existing policies to reduce car- I think the Energy and Commerce Committee over the last Congress has that ‘‘Parties, noting the importance of bon pollution and promote clean en- technology for the implementation of miti- ergy deployment. led with bipartisan solutions that have gation and adaptation actions under this Businesses, large and small, are step- come to the floor. That is where we Agreement and recognizing existing tech- ping up across a wide range of indus- need to get to eventually, instead of nology deployment and dissemination ef- tries. Large corporations and small the ‘‘he said, she said,’’ point fingers, forts, shall strengthen cooperative action on businesses alike have already taken ‘‘you are bad.’’ technology development and transfer.’’. steps to develop and deploy high-im- What can we do that gets across to The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to pact climate action strategies. They the Senate? What can we do to get it to House Resolution 329, the gentlewoman see opportunities in working toward a the President’s desk? Moving an from California (Ms. PORTER) and a low-carbon future and support the aims amendment and a bill that says, ‘‘Mr. Member opposed each will control 5 of the Paris Agreement. President, you got out of the Paris ac- minutes. However, for this transition to suc- cord, now sign this bill to undo what The Chair recognizes the gentle- ceed, federal governments must also you just did,’’ no one believes he is woman from California. lead. That is why I urge my colleagues going to sign that. Ms. PORTER. Madam Chair, I am to support the adoption of my amend- We also know that even if he vetoes honored to be here today to introduce ment and the underlying bill. We must that bill, we will be able to sustain it my amendment to the Climate Action remain in the Paris climate agreement on this side. Now Act, which highlights the critical and work to meet our commitment for We look forward to doing things that role of technology in the fight against future generations. The time for action we did in the last Congress. We can ad- climate change. The United States is now. dress carbon capture, sequestration, must continue to invest in research Madam Chair, I reserve the balance utilization; advanced nuclear reforms; and development of clean energy tech- of my time. hydropower; and clean natural gas, nology in order to meet our nationally Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Chair, I rise which has also enhanced our national determined contributions under the in opposition to the amendment. security; and energy efficiency. Paris climate accord. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Republicans are willing to work with We need American leadership in the from Illinois is recognized for 5 min- my colleagues on the Energy and Com- fight against climate change. The U.S. utes. merce Committee on conservation, has always led in the field of research Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Chair, I will things like energy efficiency, new and innovation. Our laboratories and close after the gentleman closes. I re- source review, and forest management. research universities are among the serve the balance of my time. We are willing to talk about innova- best in the world, and their ability to

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:44 May 02, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K01MY7.108 H01MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE H3396 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 1, 2019 innovate to combat the world’s chal- us to use clean electricity that would of climate change, including extreme weath- lenges are without parallel. otherwise go to waste, helping reduce er events and slow onset events’’ such as Climate change is an urgent chal- pollutants in our air. drought conditions and water scarcity. lenge we must address, and America’s Now is the time to harvest the inno- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to scientists and technologists have al- vative technologies we have while in- House Resolution 329, the gentlewoman ways risen to this challenge. Yet, in- vesting in improving clean tech- from Nevada (Mrs. LEE) and a Member stead of fighting climate change, this nologies for tomorrow. I am proud to opposed each will control 5 minutes. administration proposed slashing the champion and advance research and in- The Chair recognizes the gentle- budget for climate research and renew- novation. woman from Nevada. able energy programs. We need to act now and keep the Mrs. LEE of Nevada. Madam Chair, Let’s take a look at the President’s commitments we made to our coast- my amendment would ensure that the proposed 2020 budget for the Depart- lines, our community, our country, and administration takes into account the ment of Energy. President Trump the world when we signed the Paris cli- problems caused by water shortages would slash the Office of Energy Effi- mate accord. and droughts when addressing climate ciency and Renewable Energy by more Madam Chair, I urge my colleagues change. than 85 percent. This is the home at to support my amendment, and I re- Climate change is no longer a threat the Department of Energy for sup- serve the balance of my time. to the future. We are experiencing the damaging consequences now globally porting every kind of renewable tech- Mr. MCCAUL. Madam Chair, I rise in nology that we have developed and im- opposition to the amendment. and regionally in the United States. According to the Government Ac- plemented. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman countability Office, climate change has President Trump proposed com- from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. already cost taxpayers over $350 billion pletely zeroing out the ARPA-E budg- Mr. MCCAUL. Madam Chair, I will over the last decade. et. ARPA-E was created to incentivize close once the gentlewoman yields Water scarcity and drought condi- researchers to develop promising re- back. tions as a result of climate change search into game-changing tech- I reserve the balance of my time. have direct economic, legal, and na- Ms. PORTER. Madam Chair, I yield nologies that can meet our future re- tional security implications for our so- back the balance of my time. search needs. Since 2009, 136 of these ciety and for our systems of govern- Mr. MCCAUL. Madam Chair, again, I projects have attracted billions in pri- ance. vate follow-on funding, creating pri- agree with the premise of this amend- In my home State of Nevada, the vate-public partnerships and American ment. Clean energy technologies are water supply at Lake Mead is already jobs. important in my hometown of Austin. dangerously low and could face emer- b 1830 We have a lot of clean energy in gency levels as soon as next year. As Irvine, California, a lot of clean en- our water supply continues to dimin- President Trump has even proposed ergy, a lot of collaboration between our cutting State Energy Programs, which ish, water prices will continue to rise two States, but this is simply a finding for families across southern Nevada, help States implement energy effi- and does not reduce our emissions. ciency in schools and government the United States, and the world. I again would urge, since I do not Under Article 8 of the Paris Agree- buildings, saving taxpayers money. think this will become law, that we That is why I believe that it is so im- ment, parties must recognize the im- work on a bipartisan solution, talking portance of addressing loss and damage portant that we now recognize and sup- explicitly about what you are talking port the critical role that United associated with the adverse effects of about. We can pass these bills out of climate change, including drought and States leadership in research and de- the House; we can pass them out of the velopment can and must play in the increased water scarcity. And since the Senate; and if we can do it United States cannot leave the Paris fight against climate change. bipartisanly, we can get it signed into These programs help our country de- climate accord until November 4, 2020, law. we are still obligated to maintain cer- velop new and improved technologies, Madam Chair, I yield back the bal- foster entrepreneurship, urge small tain commitments, and that includes ance of my time. recognizing the fact that rising tem- business growth, and create clean en- The Acting CHAIR. The question is ergy jobs. peratures pose an imminent threat to on the amendment offered by the gen- our water supply, especially in already In my home, California’s 45th Con- tlewoman from California (Ms. POR- gressional District, there are 5,239 re- arid regions. TER). Madam Chair, I urge my colleagues newable energy jobs and 14,140 energy The question was taken; and the Act- to support this amendment, and I re- efficiency jobs. That is a total of 21,622 ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- serve the balance of my time. clean jobs. Those programs filter down peared to have it. Mr. MCCAUL. Madam Chair, I rise in to our laboratories, our universities, Mr. PALLONE. Madam Chair, I de- opposition to the amendment. and our entrepreneurs leading Amer- mand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman ican innovation. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. I am proud to say that some of the clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- Mr. MCCAUL. Madam Chair, I will great research and development hap- ceedings on the amendment offered by close once the gentlewoman yields pening to combat climate change is the gentlewoman from California will back. happening in California’s 45th District be postponed. I reserve the balance of my time. at the University of California, Irvine. AMENDMENT NO. 20 OFFERED BY MRS. LEE OF Mrs. LEE of Nevada. Madam Chair- UC Irvine is a leader in clean tech- NEVADA woman, I yield back the balance of my nology innovation and research, help- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order time. ing bring our country closer to meeting to consider amendment No. 20 printed Mr. MCCAUL. Madam Chair, again, I the goals of the Paris climate accord. in House Report 116–42. agree with the premise of this amend- UC Irvine is home to the Advanced Mrs. LEE of Nevada. Madam Chair, I ment. Drought conditions, water scar- Power and Energy Program and the have an amendment at the desk. city are important in, I know, the gen- National Fuel Cell Research Center, The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will tlewoman’s home State, certainly im- which focuses on developing new fuel designate the amendment. portant in my home State of Texas. It cell technology. The text of the amendment is as fol- will be—as climate change advances, UC Irvine engineers created the first lows: the entire continent of Africa will face power-to-gas hydrogen pipeline injec- drought conditions. tion project in the country. This pipe- Page 7, after line 5, insert the following But, again, this is a finding. It paragraph: line takes surplus energy from the (9) Article 8 of the Paris Agreement states doesn’t, in and of itself, reduce the school’s solar panels, converts water to that ‘‘Parties recognize the importance of emissions, and I would again urge bi- hydrogen and blends it with gas, which averting, minimizing and addressing loss and partisan solutions to advancing tech- can be stored for later use. This allows damage associated with the adverse effects nologies and promoting innovation.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:44 May 02, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K01MY7.111 H01MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE May 1, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3397 Madam Chair, I yield back the bal- which, since 1952, has focused on excel- b 1845 ance of my time. lence in public education. They are the HONORING THE LIFE OF JUDGE The Acting CHAIR. The question is oldest and most prestigious national DAMON KEITH on the amendment offered by the gen- honors program for teachers, and their tlewoman from Nevada (Mrs. LEE). work to celebrate and elevate the (Ms. TLAIB asked and was given per- The amendment was agreed to. voices of teachers should be com- mission to address the House for 1 Mr. PALLONE. Madam Chair, I move mended. minute.) that the Committee do now rise. It is, likewise, our job as Members of Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, I rise today The motion was agreed to. Congress to continue to elevate the to recognize a civil rights icon. Judge Accordingly, the Committee rose; profession of teachers, elevate the Damon Keith passed away this past and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. voices of students, and work together week. He said one of his mentors, Su- PAPPAS) having assumed the chair, Ms. to make sure their dreams are recog- preme Court Justice Thurgood Mar- NORTON, Acting Chair of the Com- nized. shall, would say to him: When you fin- mittee of the Whole House on the state ish Harvard law, Judge Keith, I want f of the Union, reported that that Com- you to use the law as a means of social mittee, having had under consideration CONGRATULATING NATE MACK change. the bill (H.R. 9) to direct the President ELEMENTARY ROBOTICS TEAM Judge Keith said: That is what I am to develop a plan for the United States (Mrs. LEE of Nevada asked and was trying to do in my lifetime. to meet its nationally determined con- given permission to address the House The civil rights icon was courageous. tribution under the Paris Agreement, for 1 minute.) He will be sorely missed by many, but and for other purposes, had come to no Mrs. LEE of Nevada. Mr. Speaker, al- even more in his home community of resolution thereon. most 2 months ago, I spoke on this the city of Detroit. f very floor to congratulate the robotics In one of his most famous cases, he HOUR OF MEETING ON TOMORROW teams at Nate Mack Elementary and said, in his opinion, that: ‘‘Democ- Greenspun Junior High School for ad- racies die behind closed doors.’’ Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I ask vancing to the global robotics competi- And from a recent Detroit Free Press unanimous consent that when the tion. article, in 1973, Judge Keith ordered House adjourns today, it adjourn to Today, I am proud to report back Detroit Edison to pay $4 million to meet at 9 a.m. tomorrow. that Nate Mack Elementary robotics Black employees who were victims of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there team is now the 2019 VEX IQ STEM Re- job discrimination and ordered it to objection to the request of the gen- search Award World Champions. create an affirmative action program. tleman from New Jersey? Greenspun Junior High also put up a Some of these are just a little hint of There was no objection. tough fight and made it to the world the incredible contribution that Judge f finals. Keith had to our Nation. He will be RECOGNIZING STATE TEACHERS I have closely followed the journey of sorely missed, but, hopefully, his leg- OF THE YEAR both these robotic teams this year and acy on civil rights and justice for all (Mrs. HAYES asked and was given even visited them. They are big sources will continue on in our work here in permission to address the House for 1 of pride for Nevada’s Third District, this Chamber. minute.) and we could not be more honored to f Mrs. HAYES. Mr. Speaker, I rise to have been represented by them. So, today, I want to congratulate APPOINTMENT OF INDIVIDUAL TO recognize the 57 State teachers of the UNITED STATES-CHINA ECO- year from around the country who Nate Mack Elementary robotics team and their coach, Casey Juliano, for NOMIC AND SECURITY REVIEW have convened in Washington. COMMISSION These educators illuminate what is their well-deserved win and once again working in our education system. recognize Greenspun Junior High and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Their unique and important achieve- their coach, Matt Christian, for mak- Chair announces the Speaker’s ap- ments fill me with pride and inspira- ing it to the world championships. pointment, pursuant to section tion about what teachers can do for our On behalf of Nevada’s Third Congres- 1238(b)(3) of the Floyd D. Spence Na- communities when we put students sional District, congratulations. We tional Defense Authorization Act for first. are proud. fiscal year 2001 (22 U.S.C. 7002), as I welcome these outstanding teachers f amended, and the order of the House of to Washington this week and to Capitol January 3, 2019, of the following indi- WE ALL HAVE A PLACE IN vidual on the part of the House to the Hill this Thursday as part of a celebra- AMERICA tion of excellence. United States-China Economic and Se- I would like to congratulate the 2019 (Mr. VAN DREW asked and was given curity Review Commission for a term National Teacher of the Year, Rodney permission to address the House for 1 expiring on December 31, 2020: Robinson, who is a committed advocate minute and to revise and extend his re- Dr. Larry M. Wortzel, Williamsburg, for all his students and has made it his marks.) Virginia mission to bring a voice to the voice- Mr. VAN DREW. Mr. Speaker, in f light of the recent terror attacks less and to those who feel unseen or un- STUDENT DEBT CRISIS dervalued by their communities. throughout the world and in our coun- Mr. Robinson has been teaching so- try, many people are very, very fearful. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under cial studies for 19 years to students at The Nation and the Jewish commu- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- Virgie Binford Education Center inside nity mourn another senseless attack uary 3, 2019, the gentlewoman from the Richmond Juvenile Detention Cen- after the shooting in California during Michigan (Ms. TLAIB) is recognized for ter, teaching some of our Nation’s the Passover celebration, while still 60 minutes as the designee of the ma- most vulnerable students. grieving those lost in the attack at the jority leader. Every student deserves a high-qual- Pittsburgh synagogue last year. Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ity, equitable education. Mr. Robinson We stand with our Jewish brothers recognizing the amazing contribution and all these educators work every day and sisters against the face of terror. of our Congressional Progressive Cau- to fulfill that promise to their stu- These despicable attacks of hate have cus in allowing many of our colleagues dents. no place in our world. We all have a who are pushing bold and progressive Equity and empowerment are at the place in America. Hate, however, does ideas, especially around college afford- core of Mr. Robinson’s work and should not. ability. also be at the core of our work here at The American people have the right Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentle- the Federal Government. to pray together; they have the right woman from California (Ms. PORTER). I also want to thank the Council of to love together; and they have the Ms. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, this Chief State School Officers, or CCSSO, right to worship together without fear. weekend, college students around the

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But no student should ever That is why I will be introducing the these students, they will soon face the have to choose between getting an edu- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reality of paying the high price of their cation and being homeless. Unfortu- Student Loan Integrity and Trans- diplomas. nately, these stories are all too com- parency Act, along with Senators WAR- Too many of these students will soon mon. Too many students are struggling REN, BROWN, and UDALL. The bill does come face-to-face with a mountain of just to keep a roof over their heads. just what it says. It mandates that the debt that will take them years, often Recently, I met with students from Department of Education and student decades to pay. Today, nearly 43 mil- the University of California Irvine to loan servicers share information and lion Americans, that is one in six discuss the challenges they are facing. cooperate with the Consumer Financial adults, have Federal student loan debt. One of those students was Stephanie, a Protection Bureau’s student loan edu- The Federal student loan portfolio has first-generation student studying pub- cation ombudsman. That ombudsman risen to over $1.4 trillion. lic health. is the number one Federal official Tomorrow’s graduates will face an She completed the full college appli- tasked with advocating for our stu- average of $30,000 in debt, a crippling cation process on her own, including dents who are struggling to repay amount for any young person to shoul- applying for financial aid. She received loans. der before they have even entered the both a Pell grant and a Cal grant, but It also requires the ombudsman’s of- workforce. That amount of debt in- she still has to work three part-time fice be fully staffed at all times so the creases every single year. How can we jobs throughout the year to afford office can conduct the level of over- expect young people in this country to housing and food. sight necessary to protect student bor- choose the course of their careers, to She spends more than 12 hours most rowers. contribute to their communities, and days in class and at her part-time jobs, This is just the first step of many to plan and start their families while fighting to ensure that she doesn’t needed to improve student loan over- simultaneously allowing lenders to have to take on student loans, so she sight and improve college affordability. saddle them with loan burdens on dec- can go on to pursue a masters in global I look forward to opportunities to work ades-long repayment timelines? public health. Stephanie is not the with my colleagues on both sides of the Among borrowers of all ages with only one facing challenges affording aisle to ensure that our students have outstanding student loan debt, the me- living expenses while in college. the opportunity to access an affordable dian self-reported amount owed among Another one of those students was college education. those with less than a bachelor’s de- Deshay, a junior at UC Irvine who will Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, I yield to gree was $10,000. Bachelor’s degree soon become the first person in his the gentlewoman from Minnesota (Ms. holders owe a median of $25,000, and family to graduate from college. OMAR). those with a postgraduate degree owe a Deshay left home at 17, so when he ap- Ms. OMAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today median of $45,000. plied for financial aid a year later, he to speak about the student debt crisis I have heard stories from students at did so on his own, declaring himself as that is holding back our students, our colleges and universities throughout an independent. families, and our economy. California’s 45th Congressional Dis- His expected family contribution was Last year, American’s collective stu- trict. zero. While he got the funding nec- dent loan debt surpassed $1.5 trillion. Merhpad and her family immigrated essary to attend UC Irvine, the aid The shackles of debt keep former stu- to the United States in 2014. After they didn’t cover all of his living needs, in- dents and their families from seeing settled in Orange County, earning a cluding groceries. Deshay had a goal the economic prosperity promised to college degree became her primary when he started college. He wanted to them by their education. goal. But without Federal financial aid graduate loan free. He didn’t want to More than 40 million Americans now programs, such as the Pell grant, she take out loans to pay for his living ex- have student debt, and the amount of would not have been able to afford and penses and so he took on two part-time debt that the average student carries is pursue an education. Her commitment jobs. But the reality of the cost of liv- rising. Student loan balances have and dedication to her education in- ing in Orange County soon set in. more than doubled real terms since spired her parents to also attend Irvine After nearly 2 months of eating only 2005. Average real student loan debt per Valley College to pursue degrees. one meal a day, Deshay was left with capita for individuals between the ages She uses her financial aid to afford few choices. When he finishes college of 24 to 32 has risen from $5,000 in 2005 transportation, food, healthcare, and next year, he will graduate with nearly to $10,000 in 2014. school supplies. Because she lives with $30,000 of debt. It is driving down home ownership her parents, she doesn’t need to spend Still, he is excited to graduate and to rates, especially for young people. One financial aid on housing. But other stu- start giving back to our community. study found that a $1,000 increase in dents aren’t so lucky. He plans to move home to Sacramento student loan debt causes a 1-to-2 per- Community colleges typically don’t and he hopes to open a youth center cent drop in home ownership rates for offer housing for their students, and modeled after Boys & Girls Clubs borrowers in their late twenties and with an average rent of $1,000 to $2,000 across the country. But Deshay is wor- early thirties, threatening to under- in Orange County, it is almost impos- ried that he may not be able to suc- mine the long-term financial stability sible to afford to live near our colleges’ cessfully apply for the loan that he will of an entire generation. campuses. need to start his business, in large part Young adults who graduate college Jose, a student at Saddleback College because of the student loan debt he with a student debt now have negative in Orange County is studying psy- carries. net worth with a median net worth of chology and playing football. He is the College students who have fought to $1,900, down from $9,000 in 2013. eighth of 11 kids. He received a scholar- pursue an education, who work tire- Student loan debt does not only im- ship to cover his tuition and meals, but lessly toward their dreams, are being pact young people. The number of peo- it isn’t enough to help him afford hous- forced to put these dreams on hold. ple over 60 with student loan debt has ing. Jose was homeless for two semes- Why? Because the education necessary quadrupled in the last four decades. ters, sleeping in his car and at his foot- to achieve their dreams has left them Parents are increasingly jeopardizing ball teammates’ houses. Despite these buried in debt. their retirement to pay off loans they challenges, Jose has a 3.8 GPA and he This Congress, as we work on the re- took out to pay for their kids’ edu- hopes to graduate from Saddleback to authorization of key legislation for cation. go on to pursue a degree in clinical students across this country, we need The source of student debt does not psychology. to ensure that students graduating this affect all Americans equally. Students

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:44 May 02, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K01MY7.117 H01MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE May 1, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3399 of color face a higher risk of defaulting a degree. This desire also extends to work at least 20 hours per week or they on their student loans and struggle to the community with 61 percent of first- work part-time in a work-study pro- find jobs to pay off these loans due to generation college students wanting to gram, have young children, or meet discrimination in hiring practices. give back to their communities com- certain other requirements. Again, First generation and immigrant col- pared to 43 percent of their non-first- they are stuck in a spiral of insecurity. lege students face much higher default generation peers. However, working 20 hours a week has rates, and women own two-thirds of the Regarding college school loan debt, been shown to lengthen the time it $1.4 trillion total of student debt. students used to think about getting takes to graduate, just like for one of The burden of this debt will be inten- good enough grades when we go to col- my best friends. sified postgraduation by the gender lege. That is what we were focused on. Increased college costs lead to a gap. It is time we started treating stu- Not anymore, Mr. Speaker. Students heightened risk of dropping out as well. dent debt like the national crisis it is. today are forced to make a decision be- I have seen many, many of my friends We need urgent action to address it. tween a degree and access to that op- who started with me who could not fin- That is why I support debt free and tui- portunity or debt. ish because they couldn’t afford it. tion-free college and will be intro- In 2016, 64 percent of Michigan col- On-campus housing comprises any- ducing a bill to cancel all student debt. lege graduates left school with debt, an where from 24 to 42 percent of students’ Our Debt-Free College Act would average of over $30,000 a year, the 11th total budgets. Meanwhile, the cost of make debt-free college a reality for highest in the Nation. Even after fac- off-campus housing surrounding uni- students within 5 years. We can ensure toring in grant programs, low-income versities tends to be higher than the that students graduate debt free and families have to pay more than 70 per- standard market rate. We see that in are not at a competitive disadvantage cent of their income to cover college all our districts across the Nation. as a result of the burden of student costs. These steep costs have consequences. loan debt. I want to share a story of my friend One survey alone found that 42 percent Making public 2-year and 4-year col- in college. It took him close to a dec- of their undergraduate students had ex- leges free and accessible to all is essen- ade because he was serving our coun- perienced housing insecurity within tial in investing in an equitable future. try. He came back after serving not the past year. In many cases, housing insecurity is It would also provide an enormous mid- only as a U.S. marine but also doing coupled with food insecurity. In one dle class stimulus that would boost civil service work for the United States study, 59 percent of students at a 4- Army. He came back, and all he wanted economic growth, increase home pur- year university experienced food inse- to do was become a schoolteacher, a chases, and fuel a new wave of small curity. What that means is not having public educator. He loves it. It is his business formation. enough to eat, just like my colleague passion. Student debt is not the result of bad from California talked about for a spe- As he sits in his classroom every sin- choices or behaviors. It is the result of cific resident in her community who gle day educating our children, he has a system that tells the students to get only could afford to eat once a day. an education, go to college in order to to also deal with the increase in debt, The bottom line, Mr. Speaker, is that have a stable life, but then does not with the high cost of interest, and with the more college becomes unaffordable provide the resources so that they can all those things that now put him in a and out of reach for working- and mid- afford that education. financial crisis. dle-class families, the more we subject But I believe together we can reform The bottom line, Mr. Speaker, is that students to poverty as they try to ob- that system. low- and middle-income households al- tain higher education. Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, we talk ready face higher burdens. They are As income inequality increases and about opportunity a lot in this Cham- less likely to have family assistance as we see it across our Nation every ber. The opportunity to thrive, the ac- and more likely to have other pres- single day, and college tuition and liv- cess to get ahead in life if you worked sures such as a part-time job or family ing expenses go up as well, we are cre- hard. We tell our kids every day that caretaking roles in addition to their ating an environment where fewer peo- opportunity is abundant. It is every- schoolwork. ple have an opportunity to thrive, where, in every corner. If you just As many low-income students avoid fewer people can help their families, work hard, you can have access to a applying to college altogether due to and fewer people have the means to tremendous amount of opportunity. costs, borrowers who are tens of thou- help their community. This should not sands of dollars in debt aren’t able to b 1900 happen in our country, and we should purchase homes, start their families, be working day in and day out to cor- Yet we know now that many road- obtain employment in certain fields, rect this. blocks exist through no fault of their and save for retirement. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance own. This is why it is so critically im- Student loan debt is further putting of my time. portant to talk about the college af- low- and middle-income students and f fordability issue and crisis in our coun- their families into a downward spiral try. that leaves many worse off than they FAIR HOUSING MONTH There are many motivations to go to were when they started school. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under school. For many first-generation col- This is not how it has to be. Student the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- lege students like me, it is to help debt has a greater impact on low-in- uary 3, 2019, the Chair recognizes the their families. Many want to give back come borrowers, as many of us know. gentleman from Texas (Mr. GREEN) for to their community, yet many are not In fact, borrowers in low- and mod- 30 minutes. able to fulfill this dream because of af- erate-income households face edu- Mr. GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, it fordability. cation debt that has averaged 24 per- is always an honor to stand here in the In fact, Mr. Speaker, Michigan ranks cent of their income in 2010 alone. The House of Representatives, to have the among States in the bottom half in col- average for all households was 6 per- opportunity to address colleagues, lege attainment. Fewer than 30 percent cent. friends, and the Nation. I especially of Michigan adults hold at least a bach- Looking at that more deeply and thank the leadership for allowing these elor’s degree. We are closing the door really unpacking that, we also have to privileges. on those who want to help others, look at food insecurity and housing in- I am grateful to the many people who whether it is their family or their security when it comes to college af- are still here as we continue with our broader community. fordability. The current state of col- statements on the floor of the House. Studies show that first-generation lege affordability leaves so many stu- You work tirelessly, and it seems that college students go to college in order dents in housing insecurity as well as you work endlessly, Mr. Speaker. I to help their families. Sixty-nine per- food insecurity. think it appropriate that we thank you cent of them say they want to help Most college students, Mr. Speaker, for being here with us into the late their families compared to 39 percent attending at least half-time are not eli- hours as we present our floor mes- of students whose parents have earned gible for SNAP assistance unless they saging.

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Furthermore, according to the Na- of Fair Housing Month. b 1915 Housing, Mr. Speaker, is a basic tional Low Income Housing Coalition, human right, but access is too often the U.S. has a shortage of more than In 2017, approximately 28,843 housing limited based upon race, sex, national 7.2 million rental homes that are af- discrimination complaints were filed. origin, and sexual orientation. This fordable and available to the lowest in- Of these, 20,595 complaints, or approxi- resolution marks the 51st anniversary come renters in our country. mately 70 percent, were filed with local of the congressional passage of the Fair After the 2008 financial crisis, it be- private, nonprofit, fair housing centers. Housing Act, properly styled title 8 of came clear that we need to address the Housing bills in the 116th Congress the Civil Rights Act of 1968. epidemic of discrimination in lending include H.R. 123, the FHA Additional The Fair Housing Act prohibits dis- where communities of color are dis- Credit Pilot Program Reauthorization crimination concerning the sale, rent- proportionately targeted. I can recall, Act. al, and financing of housing based upon having been on the Financial Services We introduced this on January 3, race, national origin, religion, sex, or Committee, how we received testimony 2019. This would extend section 258 of familial status. This year, Mr. Speaker, from persons who indicated to us that the National Housing Act, which estab- also marks the 31st anniversary of the as a result of this downturn in 2008, the lished an automated process for pro- Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988. community of color, the African Amer- viding alternative credit rating infor- More than 50 years ago on the steps ican community in particular, lost a mation for mortgagors and prospective of the Lincoln Memorial in Wash- generation of wealth. This is some- mortgagors. ington, D.C., Dr. Martin Luther King thing that we are still trying to re- I would add that, simply put, this delivered his famous ‘‘I Have a Dream’’ cover from. would give persons who pay their light This is why we need the Fair Lending speech. It was considered, and it is still bills, their gas bills, their water bills, for All Act. The Fair Lending for All considered, one of the greatest speech- all of their utility bills timely but they Act would create such a fair lending es in American history. don’t have thick credit files—in fact, testing program that would penalize In his speech, Dr. King called for ra- they have thin credit files, and some of individuals who discriminate. When cial equality and an end to discrimina- them have no credit at all, in addition they do so, and they discriminate in- tion. Passionately, he argued that all to these bills that they pay on a vidiously and cause harm to persons, men are created equal and should be monthly basis—an opportunity to have when they hold predatory loans and treated equally. Although that was not these payments scored so that they, they make these loans, they will be the case in America at that time, he too, might have the opportunity to held accountable because we must en- believed it must be the case for Amer- own a home. sure we are not only understanding the ica’s future. Representative VICENTE GONZALEZ is patterns of housing discrimination I must tell you, we have come a long one of the cosponsors of this legisla- more thoroughly but also understand way, Mr. Speaker, but we still have a tion. that we are providing clear oversight great distance to go to realize the H.R. 166, the Fair Lending for All and guidelines to combat housing dis- dream of Dr. King, a world where per- Act, was introduced on January 3 of crimination. 2019, and this would establish an Office sons are judged by the content of their In 1968, the National Advisory Com- character, not the color of their skin. of Fair Lending Testing to test for mission on Civil Disorders, commonly compliance with the Equal Credit Op- Dr. King was a very strong supporter of known and well-known as the Kerner portunity Act, ECOA, and to create fair housing, and he envisioned a soci- Commission, concluded in a criminal penalties for invidious dis- ety free of discrimination. groundbreaking report that White rac- crimination in lending. I would like to speak just a moment ism led to pervasive discrimination in H.R. 149, the Housing Fairness Act, about access to affordable housing. employment, education, and housing. Each year, the Department of Housing In 2015, the Black homeownership was introduced on January 3, 2019, and and Urban Development releases the rate was just over 40 percent, virtually it would instruct the Secretary of ‘‘Annual Homelessness Assessment Re- unchanged since 1968. Over that same Housing and Urban Development to port.’’ This is released to Congress. It period, White ownership increased 5.2 conduct a nationwide testing program. provides the best available estimates of percentage points to 71.1 percent, 30 This nationwide testing program homelessness and how it is impacting percentage points higher than the would be utilized to detect and docu- the United States. Black homeownership rate. ment differences in the treatment of According to the 2018 report, there As a result, President Lyndon B. persons seeking to rent or purchase were 552,830 persons experiencing Johnson signed the Fair Housing Act housing or obtain a refinance of a home homelessness in the United States on a on April 11, 1968, 1 week after the assas- mortgage loan. It would measure pat- single night in 2018. sination of Dr. Martin Luther King. In terns of adverse treatment because of The report also provides details on fact, there are many people who con- race, color, religion, sex, familial sta- the demographics of the people experi- tend that before the demise of Dr. tus, disability status, or national ori- encing homelessness. For example, for King, the Fair Housing Act would not gin of renters, home buyers, or bor- women and children in 2018, nearly have been signed as quickly as it was. rowers. And it would measure the prev- 160,000 children and youth experienced Dr. King, as you know, was assas- alence of such discriminatory practices homelessness, representing nearly 30 sinated. For many of us, it was a sad across the housing and mortgage lend- percent of the total persons who are in and dark day in the history of our ing market. a state of homelessness. Over 216,000 country. We were saddened by what H.R. 165, Improving Access to Homes women and girls experienced homeless- happened to Dr. King, notwithstanding for Heroes Act. This was introduced ness, or 40 percent of the total persons the fact that the Fair Housing Act be- January 3, 2019. It would provide Con- who experienced homelessness. came law as a result of his untimely gress with the information it needs, as Racial minorities were disproportion- demise. we work toward ending homelessness ately represented among people experi- The Fair Housing Act was conceived among our veterans, by requiring HUD encing homelessness in 2018. African to battle discrimination in housing re- to provide Congress with an annual re- Americans comprised 40 percent of all lated to these housing transactions port that gives a comprehensive assess- people experiencing homelessness, de- that are supposed to allow everyone to ment of the efforts being made to pro- spite making up only 13 percent of the access housing but don’t always accom- vide housing assistance to our vet- Nation’s general population. plish those goals. erans, and it would also require public Hispanic or Latino persons comprised More than 4 million Fair Housing Act housing agencies to include veterans in 25 percent of the total, despite making violations occur each year against peo- their public housing planning.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:36 May 02, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K01MY7.121 H01MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK3G9T082PROD with HOUSE May 1, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3401 Mr. Speaker, I am honored to be as- in living in a neighborhood, you want proud to tell you that we are going to sociated with all of the bills. We are to make sure that you have got quality tackle these problems. We may not honored to act as original sponsors of housing. You want parks. You want solve them immediately, but we have all of these pieces of legislation, but I schools. You want the opportunity to the will to solve them eventually. am much more proud of the fact that, have your food source immediately This is our challenge. This is our in this country, we are still making available to you, readily available. quest. And this is what we must do in progress, but we really have come a This is all a part of what is being de- the richest country in the world. long way. veloped as a result, in part, of these Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance I can remember a time when the pub- new housing projects coming online. of my time. lic housing in this country was seg- So it is important for us to continue f regated, literally—tax dollars pro- to use community development dollars viding housing that was segregated. in a very positive way, so that we can ADJOURNMENT I am proud to say that we have come continue to develop, not just homes for Mr. GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I a long way and integrated the public people, but neighborhoods for people to move that the House do now adjourn. housing, housing paid for with Amer- live in as well as homes for them to The motion was agreed to; accord- ican tax dollars. dwell in. ingly (at 7 o’clock and 27 minutes I can remember a time in this coun- Houston, Texas, I am proud to say, p.m.), under its previous order, the try when there were neighborhoods has a mayor who has made it his mis- House adjourned until tomorrow, May that persons of African ancestry were sion to be a good partner in the wise 2, 2019, at 9 a.m. restricted from living in. Restrictive and judicious use of these community f covenants were prevalent. And there development dollars. That is but one are still some neighborhoods that there project that I can call to your atten- EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, is a degree of difficulty acquiring ac- tion. I have attended the ribbon cut- ETC. cess to; but, generally speaking, re- ting of many other projects that are Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive strictive covenants are no longer in ex- similarly situated. communications were taken from the istence to the extent that they are I would add, as I come to a close, Speaker’s table and referred as follows: commonly used to exclude persons of that the housing crisis that we are ex- 848. A letter from the Under Secretary, color, and other persons as well, based periencing now is one that is quite visi- Personnel and Readiness, Department of De- on religious preferences, from the ble. In my lifetime, I don’t think I have fense, transmitting a letter authorizing neighborhoods. seen this number of people dwelling on Colonels Gregory Kreuder and Ty W. This is a country that still has a long the bridges, dwelling along the side of Neuman, United States Air Force, to wear the insignia of the grade of brigadier general, way to go, but this is a country that freeways, dwelling under trees. pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 777(b)(3)(B); Public Law has made some great strides. We say that home is where the heart 104-106, Sec. 503(a)(1) (as added by Public Law Notwithstanding the strides, how- is. If this is true, we have to query: 108-136, Sec. 509(a)(3)); (117 Stat. 1458); to the ever, we must continue to do our very Where is the heart of the homeless? Committee on Armed Services. best to make sure every person who Where is the heart of the homeless? Is 849. A letter from the Under Secretary, Ac- wants housing and can afford it can get it on a bridge or under a bridge or near quisition and Sustainment, Department of housing, which means that we have to a park bench at night? Is it someplace Defense, transmitting notification of the De- have affordable housing. where those of us who lead lives partment’s intent to commence chemical I was very proud this week that just agent destruction operations at the Blue adorned with luxury don’t have them Grass Army Depot Chemical demilitariza- passed, in Houston, Texas, to visit an in sight? tion site in Richmond, KY, pursuant to 50 area in my district, the Ninth Congres- Where are the homeless? Where is the U.S.C. 1512(4); Public Law 91-121, Sec. sional District of Texas, where a heart? 409(b)(4); (83 Stat. 209); to the Committee on project had been razed, as in evis- But the question really isn’t, where Armed Services. cerated, and there was a raising, if you is the heart of the homeless person. 850. A letter from the Under Secretary, Ac- will, of another project. The question is: Where is our heart? quisition and Sustainment, Department of This project cost approximately $30- Where is the heart of a nation that is Defense, transmitting the Department’s 2019 plus million, and it was subsidized in the richest in the world that can tol- Annual Report to Congress on Chemical and Biological Warfare Defense, pursuant to 50 part from CDBG dollars from this Con- erate this level of homelessness that is U.S.C. 1523(a); Public Law 103-160, Sec. 1703; gress to the tune of about $3 million. in plain sight? (107 Stat. 1854); to the Committee on Armed It was a wonderful thing to see this You don’t have to look very far to Services. new growth, if you will, this new hous- see it. Many of us take the freeways 851. A letter from the Under Secretary, Ac- ing development in this community. It and we avoid it, but it is right there for quisition and Sustainment, Department of is a wonderful project that has amen- all to see. Defense, transmitting a partial report com- ities that you might expect to find in Where is our heart? Where is the prising six report requirements out of seven an upscale neighborhood. heart of the country that can put peo- examining the health of the defense elec- Within the center for persons to use, ple on the moon, the country that can tronics industrial base, including analog and passive electronic parts, substrates, printed the common area, there is a business house people in space stations; where is boards, assemblies, connectors, and cabling center right within that complex. the heart of the country that can do all by January 31, 2019, pursuant to Public Law There is also a facility for meetings. of these magnificent things, yet have 115-232, Sec. 845(a); (132 Stat. 1881); to the There was an exercise room. And their persons who are sleeping under Committee on Armed Services. plan is to have a swimming pool. Yes, bridges? 852. A letter from the Chief Counsel, people who need affordable housing do I am proud that the Honorable MAX- FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, swim. They enjoy exercising, and they INE WATERS, the chairperson of the Fi- transmitting the Department’s final rule — want to have the opportunity to go on- nancial Services Committee, has a bill Final Flood Determinations; Erie County, New York (All Jurisdictions) [Docket ID: line and conduct business just as other that we are taking up, a bill that would FEMA-2019-0002; Internal Docket No.: FEMA- people do. accord some many billions of dollars B-1128] received April 25, 2019, pursuant to 5 So it was a wonderful thing to see for the homelessness part of it, some U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. this project have all of these various $5-plus billion, and it would attempt to 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Fi- amenities that you might find in an tackle this problem of homelessness in nancial Services. upscale neighborhood. a very positive way. 853. A letter from the Director, Regulatory I was there with a good many people It is not just another Lilliputian ef- Management Division, Environmental Pro- who were just proud to be a part of the fort. This is a noble effort to do what tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s community and to see this develop- we can to provide homes for people who final rule — Air Plan Approval; Maine; Infra- structure State Implementation Plan Re- ment take place within their neighbor- are living on the streets of life in the quirements for the 2010 Sulfur Dioxide hood. richest country in the world. NAAQS [EPA-R01-OAR-2018-0637; FRL-9992- As you know, we dwell in our houses, So, this month I am proud to bring 50-Region 1] received April 26, 2019, pursuant but we live in our neighborhoods. And this resolution to the floor, and I am to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121,

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A letter from the Management and Correcting Amendments [EPA-R09-OAR-2018- gency with respect to Iran that was declared Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 0133; FRL-9992-71-Region 9] received April 26, in Executive Order 12957 of March 15, 1995, Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); Public Law 94- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the 412, Sec. 401(c); (90 Stat. 1257) and 50 U.S.C. tives; International Aero Engines AG Tur- Committee on Energy and Commerce. 1703(c); Public Law 95-223, Sec 204(c); (91 Stat. bofan Engines [Docket No.: FAA-2019-0151; 855. A letter from the Director, Regulatory 1627); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Product Identifier 2019-NE-04-AD; Amend- Management Division, Environmental Pro- 863. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- ment 39-19604; AD 2019-06-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s ment of the Treasury, transmitting a six- received April 25, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. final rule — Air Quality State Implementa- month periodic report on the national emer- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 tion Plans; Arizona: Approval and Condi- gency with respect to the stabilization of Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- tional Approval of State Implementation Iraq that was declared in Executive Order tation and Infrastructure. Plan Revisions; Maricopa County Air Qual- 13303 of May 22, 2003, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 873. A letter from the Management and ity Department; Stationary Source Permits; 1641(c); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 401(c); (90 Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Correction [EPA-R09-OAR-2017-0481; FRL- Stat. 1257) and 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); Public Law Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 9992-61-Region 9] received April 26, 2019, pur- 95-223, Sec 204(c); (91 Stat. 1627); to the Com- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- mittee on Foreign Affairs. tives; Pratt & Whitney Division Turbofan 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee 864. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Engines [Docket No.: FAA-2018-0920; Product on Energy and Commerce. Secretary for Civil Rights, Department of Identifier 2016-NE-09-AD; Amendment 39- 856. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s 19605; AD 2019-06-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Management Division, Environmental Pro- FY 2018 No FEAR Act report, pursuant to 5 April 25, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s U.S.C. 2301 note; Public Law 107-174, 203(a) 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 final rule — Approval and Promulgation of (as amended by Public Law 109-435, Sec. Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- Air Quality Implementation Plans; Pennsyl- 604(f)); (120 Stat. 3242); to the Committee on tation and Infrastructure. vania; Allegheny County Reasonably Avail- Oversight and Reform. 874. A letter from the Management and able Control Technology for the 2008 Ozone 865. A letter from the Associate General Program Analyst, FAA, Department of National Ambient Air Quality Standard Counsel for General Law, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- [EPA-R03-OAR-2018-0764; FRL-9993-02-Region Homeland Security, transmitting a notifica- ment’s final rule- Airworthiness Directives; 3] received April 26, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tion of a vacancy and a designation of acting Robinson Helicopter Company Helicopters 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 officer, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3349(a); Public [Docket No.: FAA-2017-1236; Product Identi- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Law 105-277, 151(b); (112 Stat. 2681-614); to the fier 2017-SW-136-AD; Amendment 39-19613; AD Commerce. Committee on Oversight and Reform. 2019-07-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 25, 857. A letter from the Director, Regulatory 866. A letter from the Chairman, Federal 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Management Division, Environmental Pro- Maritime Commission, transmitting the Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s Commission’s summary of the inventories of Committee on Transportation and Infra- final rule — Air Plan Approval; California; commercial and inherently governmental ac- structure. Antelope Valley Air Quality Management tivities for fiscal year 2018, pursuant to 31 875. A letter from the Management and District [EPA-R09-OAR-2018-0787; FRL-9992- U.S.C. 501 note; Public Law 105-270, Sec. Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 14-Region 9] received April 26, 2019, pursuant 2(c)(1)(A); (112 Stat. 2382); to the Committee Transportation, transmitting the Depart- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, on Oversight and Reform. ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on 867. A letter from the Director, Securities proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums Energy and Commerce. and Exchange Commission, transmitting the and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- 858. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Commission’s FY 2018 No FEAR Act Report, cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31243; Management Division, Environmental Pro- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2301 note; Public Law Amdt. No.: 3844] received April 25, 2019, pur- tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s 107-174, 203(a) (as amended by Public Law 109- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- final rule — Approval and Promulgation of 435, Sec. 604(f)); (120 Stat. 3242); to the Com- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee Air Quality Implementation Plans; Pennsyl- mittee on Oversight and Reform. on Transportation and Infrastructure. vania; Commercial Fuel Oil Sulfur Limits 868. A letter from the Acting Manager, 876. A letter from the Attorney, Office of for Combustion Units in Allegheny County Equal Opportunity Compliance, Tennessee Chief Counsel, Federal Railroad Administra- [EPA-R03-OAR-2018-0513; FRL-9993-01-Region Valley Authority, transmitting the tion, transmitting the Administration’s final 3] received April 26, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Authority’s FY 2018 No FEAR Act report, rule — Railroad Noise Emission Compliance 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2301 note; Public Law Regulations [Docket No.: FRA-2017-0038, No- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and 107-174, 203(a) (as amended by Public Law 109- tice No.: 2] (RIN: 2130-AC69) received April 25, Commerce. 435, Sec. 604(f)); (120 Stat. 3242); to the Com- 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public 859. A letter from the Director, Regulatory mittee on Oversight and Reform. Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the 869. A letter from the Director, National Management Division, Environmental Pro- Committee on Transportation and Infra- Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s structure. final rule — Approval and Promulgation of Department of Commerce, transmitting the 877. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Implementation Plans; Texas; Reasonably 2018 Report to Congress on the Disclosure of for Legislation, Department of Health and Available Control Technology in the Hous- Financial Interest and Recusal Require- Human Services, transmitting the 2018 Re- ton-Galveston-Brazoria Ozone Nonattain- ments for Regional Fishery Management port to Congress from the Centers for Medi- ment Area [EPA-R06-OAR-2017-0055; FRL- Councils and Scientific and Statistical Com- care & Medicaid Services and Center for 9992-51-Region 6] received April 26, 2019, pur- mittees and on Apportionment of Member- Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, pursuant suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- ship for Regional Fishery Management Coun- to 42 U.S.C. 1315a(g); Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee cils, pursuant to Secs. 302(b)(2)(B) and title XI, Sec. 1115A(g) (as amended by Public on Energy and Commerce. 302(j)(9) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Law 111-148, Sec. 3021(a)); (124 Stat. 394); 860. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Conservation and Management Act; to the jointly to the Committees on Energy and Management Division, Environmental Pro- Committee on Natural Resources. Commerce and Ways and Means. tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s 870. A letter from the Executive Director, 878. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, final rule — Bentazon; Pesticide Tolerances Improvement Steering Council, Permitting Legislative Affairs, Department of Defense, [EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0476; FRL-9991-75] re- Council, transmitting the Council’s FAST-41 transmitting additional legislative proposals ceived April 26, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Annual Report to Congress for Fiscal Year that the Department of Defense requests be 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 2018, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 4370m-7(a)(1); Pub- enacted during the first session of the 116th Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and lic Law 114-94, Sec. 41008(a)(1); (129 Stat. Congress; jointly to the Committees on Commerce. 1760); to the Committee on Natural Re- Armed Services, Oversight and Reform, For- 861. A letter from the Director, Office of sources. eign Affairs, Small Business, Science, Space, Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory 871. A letter from the Management and and Technology, and the Budget. Commission, transmitting the Commission’s Program Analyst, FAA, Department of NUREG Revision — Consolidated Guidance Transportation, transmitting the Depart- f About Materials Licenses: Program-Specific ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Guidance About Commercial Radiopharmacy tives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes [Docket Licenses [NUREG-1556, Volume 13, Revision No.: FAA-2018-1010; Product Identifier 2018- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public 2] received April 25, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. NM-148-AD; Amendment 39-19596; AD 2019-05- bills and resolutions of the following

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A bill to amend the Higher Edu- FITZPATRICK): fornia, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. YOUNG, Mr. cation Act of 1965 in order to improve the H.R. 2426. A bill to amend title 17, United CUNNINGHAM, Mr. WITTMAN, and Mr. public service loan forgiveness program, and States Code, to establish an alternative dis- COLE): for other purposes; to the Committee on pute resolution program for copyright small H.R. 2433. A bill to amend title 5 of the Education and Labor. claims, and for other purposes; to the Com- United States Code to modify, for purposes By Mr. FITZPATRICK (for himself, Mr. mittee on the Judiciary. of veterans’ preference for Federal hiring, CRIST, Mr. RESCHENTHALER, and Mr. By Mr. SARBANES (for himself, Mr. certain requirements with respect to service MCGOVERN): COTT of Virginia, Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. S and retirement, and for other purposes; to H.R. 2442. A bill to amend the Animal Wel- HARRIS, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. the Committee on Oversight and Reform. fare Act to provide for the humane treat- CUMMINGS, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. By Mr. RUSH: ment of dogs, and for other purposes; to the HOYER, Ms. WEXTON, Mr. BROWN of H.R. 2434. A bill to resume the operation of Committee on Agriculture. Maryland, Mr. RASKIN, Mr. TRONE, the page program for the House of Rep- By Mr. SCALISE (for himself, Mr. Mr. MCEACHIN, Ms. BLUNT ROCH- resentatives; to the Committee on House Ad- ABRAHAM, Mr. BARR, Mr. HIGGINS of ESTER, Mrs. LURIA, and Ms. NORTON): ministration. Louisiana, Mr. MOONEY of West Vir- H.R. 2427. A bill to amend the Chesapeake By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey (for him- ginia, Mr. SCHWEIKERT, and Mr. JOHN- Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to reauthorize the self and Mr. SMITH of Washington): SON of Louisiana): Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails H.R. 2435. A bill to require the Secretary of H.R. 2443. A bill to amend chapter 44 of Network; to the Committee on Natural Re- Veterans Affairs to establish an interagency title 18, United States Code, to update cer- sources. task force on the use of public lands to pro- tain procedures applicable to commerce in By Mrs. DINGELL (for herself, Mr. vide medical treatment and therapy to vet- firearms and remove certain Federal restric- KING of New York, Ms. WASSERMAN erans through outdoor recreation; to the tions on interstate firearms transactions; to SCHULTZ, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. the Committee on the Judiciary. ALLRED, and Mrs. RODGERS of Wash- By Mr. SAN NICOLAS (for himself and By Mr. MCCAUL: ington): Mr. HUIZENGA): H.R. 2444. A bill to authorize the Secretary H.R. 2428. A bill to amend title XXVII of H.R. 2436. A bill to require the Securities of State to make direct loans under section the Public Health Service Act to prohibit and Exchange Commission to revise the defi- 23 of the Arms Export Control Act, and for group health plans and health insurance nitions of a ‘‘small business’’ and ‘‘small or- other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign issuers offering group or individual health ganization’’ for purposes of assessing the im- Affairs. insurance coverage from imposing cost-shar- pact of the Commission’s rulemakings under By Mr. EMMER (for himself and Mr. ing requirements or treatment limitations the Investment Advisers Act of 1940; to the FOSTER): with respect to diagnostic examinations for Committee on Financial Services. H.R. 2445. A bill to provide minimum breast cancer that are less favorable than By Mr. SAN NICOLAS: standards for transactions secured by a such requirements with respect to screening H.R. 2437. A bill to amend the Individuals dwelling, and for other purposes; to the Com- examinations for breast cancer; to the Com- with Disabilities Education Act to provide mittee on Financial Services. mittee on Energy and Commerce. parity for outlying areas, and for other pur- By Mr. BLUMENAUER (for himself, By Mr. CUMMINGS (for himself, Mr. poses; to the Committee on Education and Mr. MEADOWS, and Mr. BEYER): FITZPATRICK, Mr. NEAL, Mr. RODNEY Labor. H.R. 2446. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. By Ms. HAALAND (for herself, Ms. DA- enue Code of 1986 to ensure that bonds used DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. SCOTT VIDS of Kansas, Mr. COLE, Mr. to finance professional stadiums are not of Virginia, Mr. LARSON of Con- MULLIN, Ms. GABBARD, Mr. KILMER, treated as tax-exempt bonds; to the Com- necticut, Mr. COLE, and Mr. SMITH of Ms. MOORE, Ms. BASS, Mr. COOK, Mr. mittee on Ways and Means. New Jersey): GALLEGO, Mr. RUIZ, Mr. CASE, Mr. By Mr. BRINDISI (for himself and Mr. H.R. 2429. A bill to restore administrative GRIJALVA, Mr. KIND, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MARCHANT): law judges to the competitive service, and MALONEY of New York, and Mr. H.R. 2447. A bill to repeal the annual fee on for other purposes; to the Committee on SMITH of Washington): health insurance providers enacted by the Oversight and Reform. H.R. 2438. A bill to increase intergovern- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; By Mr. FOSTER (for himself, Mr. mental coordination to identify and combat to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in DEUTCH, Ms. NORTON, Ms. violent crime within Indian lands and of In- addition to the Committee on Energy and SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. CARBAJAL, Mr. dians; to the Committee on Natural Re- Commerce, for a period to be subsequently COHEN, Ms. JAYAPAL, Ms. MENG, Mr. sources, and in addition to the Committee on determined by the Speaker, in each case for TAKANO, Mr. WELCH, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. the Judiciary, for a period to be subse- consideration of such provisions as fall with- RUSH, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. quently determined by the Speaker, in each in the jurisdiction of the committee con- MALINOWSKI, Mr. MOULTON, Ms. case for consideration of such provisions as cerned. TITUS, Mr. QUIGLEY, Ms. MOORE, Mrs. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee By Mr. CARBAJAL (for himself and NAPOLITANO, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. concerned. Mr. YOUNG): BLUMENAUER, Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. By Mr. SCHNEIDER (for himself, Mrs. H.R. 2448. A bill to provide for ocean acidi- PALLONE, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. BROOKS of Indiana, Ms. KUSTER of fication collaborative research grant oppor- PASCRELL, Mr. DESAULNIER, Ms. New Hampshire, and Ms. STEFANIK): tunities; to the Committee on Science, OMAR, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. GARCI´A of Illi- H.R. 2439. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Space, and Technology. nois, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Social Security Act to provide for the dis- By Mr. CARBAJAL: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Ms. tribution of additional residency positions to H.R. 2449. A bill to amend title 49, United SA´ NCHEZ, Mr. RICHMOND, Ms. ESHOO, help combat the opioid crisis; to the Com- States Code, to provide for limitations on Mr. CISNEROS, Ms. JUDY CHU of Cali- mittee on Ways and Means, and in addition duty hours for yardmaster employees, and fornia, and Mr. AGUILAR): to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for other purposes; to the Committee on H.R. 2430. A bill to provide for punishments for a period to be subsequently determined Transportation and Infrastructure. for immigration-related fraud, and for other by the Speaker, in each case for consider- By Mr. CARTER of Texas (for himself purposes; to the Committee on the Judici- ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- and Mr. VELA): ary. risdiction of the committee concerned. H.R. 2450. A bill to establish a demonstra- By Mr. KATKO (for himself and Mrs. By Mr. DEFAZIO (for himself, Mr. tion program at a military installation in NAPOLITANO): GRAVES of Missouri, Mrs. the United States to evaluate the feasibility H.R. 2431. A bill to amend the Public NAPOLITANO, Mr. WESTERMAN, and and benefits of using innovative technologies Health Service Act to authorize a loan re- Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania): and systems to assist in the management of payment program for mental health profes- H.R. 2440. A bill to provide for the use of military installations, and for other pur- sionals to relieve workforce shortages, and funds in the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund poses; to the Committee on Armed Services. for other purposes; to the Committee on En- for the purposes for which the funds were By Mr. CICILLINE (for himself and Mr. ergy and Commerce. collected and to ensure that funds credited LANGEVIN): By Mr. DUNN: to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are H.R. 2451. A bill to designate the facility of H.R. 2432. A bill to require the Secretary of used to support navigation, and for other the United States Postal Service located at Defense to submit a report to Congress on purposes; to the Committee on Transpor- 575 Dexter Street in Central Falls, Rhode Is- the artificial intelligence strategy of the De- tation and Infrastructure, and in addition to land, as the ‘‘Elizabeth Buffum Chace Post

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Office’’; to the Committee on Oversight and tural commodities transport industries, and Mr. CISNEROS, Mr. CARBAJAL, Mr. LI- Reform. for other purposes; to the Committee on PINSKI, Mr. HASTINGS, Ms. MOORE, Mr. By Ms. DELAURO (for herself, Ms. Transportation and Infrastructure. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of New York, SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. By Mr. PHILLIPS (for himself and Mr. Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. COX of California, CLAY, Ms. NORTON, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. WITTMAN): Mr. BEYER, Mr. TONKO, Mrs. CARBAJAL, Mrs. TRAHAN, Mr. RYAN, H.R. 2461. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- RADEWAGEN, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. THOMPSON of enue Code of 1986 to allow a refundable credit FITZPATRICK, Mr. THOMPSON of Cali- Mississippi, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Ms. with respect to any stillborn child of a tax- fornia, Ms. LEE of California, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Ms. MOORE, Mr. RUSH, payer; to the Committee on Ways and Means. HILL of California, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. and Mr. HIGGINS of New York): By Mr. QUIGLEY (for himself and Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Ms. JOHNSON of Texas, Ms. H.R. 2452. A bill to amend the Social Secu- ROONEY of Florida): KENDRA S. HORN of Oklahoma, Ms. rity Act to establish a Medicare for America H.R. 2462. A bill to establish a pilot pro- MUCARSEL-POWELL, Mrs. CRAIG, Ms. health program to provide for comprehensive gram to enhance the mapping of urban flood- ROYBAL-ALLARD, Ms. PORTER, Mr. health coverage for all Americans; to the ing and associated property damage and the DESAULNIER, Mr. STEWART, Mrs. LEE Committee on Ways and Means, and in addi- availability of such mapped data to home- of Nevada, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, tion to the Committees on Energy and Com- owners, businesses, and localities to help un- Mrs. DINGELL, Mr. RUSH, Ms. JUDY merce, Education and Labor, the Judiciary, derstand and mitigate the risk of such flood- CHU of California, Mr. KILMER, Ms. Natural Resources, and House Administra- ing, and for other purposes; to the Com- TITUS, Mr. RYAN, Ms. MCCOLLUM, and tion, for a period to be subsequently deter- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Ms. BROWNLEY of California): mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- ture, and in addition to the Committee on H. Res. 337. A resolution expressing support sideration of such provisions as fall within Financial Services, for a period to be subse- for the designation of May 2019 as ‘‘Mental the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. quently determined by the Speaker, in each Health Awareness Month’’; to the Committee By Mr. GALLAGHER (for himself, Mr. case for consideration of such provisions as on Energy and Commerce. COURTNEY, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Mr. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee By Mr. BURGESS: BISHOP of Georgia, and Mr. GOLDEN): concerned. H. Res. 338. A resolution expressing support H.R. 2453. A bill to amend title 23, United By Mr. RICHMOND (for himself, Mr. for the designation of May 2019 as Motor- States Code, with respect to vehicle weight HUFFMAN, and Ms. NORTON): cycle Safety Awareness Month; to the Com- limitations for certain logging vehicles, and H.R. 2463. A bill to provide for the estab- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- for other purposes; to the Committee on lishment of Medicare part E public health ture. Transportation and Infrastructure. plans, and for other purposes; to the Com- By Ms. BASS (for herself, Ms. By Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota: mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in ad- BONAMICI, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, and Ms. H.R. 2454. A bill to designate the facility of dition to the Committees on Ways and MATSUI): the United States Postal Service located at Means, and Education and Labor, for a pe- H. Res. 339. A resolution expressing support 123 East Sharpfish Street in Rosebud, South riod to be subsequently determined by the for the designation of May 15, 2019, as ‘‘Na- Dakota, as the ‘‘Ben Reifel Post Office Build- Speaker, in each case for consideration of tional Senior Fraud Awareness Day’’ to raise ing’’; to the Committee on Oversight and Re- such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- awareness about the barrage of fraud at- form. tion of the committee concerned. tempts that seniors face, to encourage the By Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania (for By Mr. RUPPERSBERGER (for himself implementation of policies to prevent these himself and Mr. BRINDISI): and Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire): scams from happening, and to improve pro- H.R. 2455. A bill to amend the Federal H.R. 2464. A bill to amend the Public tections from these scams for seniors; to the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect Health Service Act to establish a grant pro- Committee on Energy and Commerce. to citizen petitions; to the Committee on En- gram supporting trauma centers with vio- By Ms. BASS (for herself, Mr. MULLIN, ergy and Commerce. lence intervention and violence prevention Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. By Ms. LEE of California: programs, and for other purposes; to the DELBENE, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. KILDEE, H.R. 2456. A bill to repeal the Authoriza- Committee on Energy and Commerce. Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. TED tion for Use of Military Force Against Iraq By Mr. SABLAN (for himself and Mrs. LIEU of California, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. Resolution of 2002; to the Committee on For- RADEWAGEN): WITTMAN, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. eign Affairs. H.R. 2465. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- COHEN, Mr. BROWN of Maryland, Ms. By Ms. MOORE: cation Act of 1965 to establish a program JAYAPAL, Mrs. DEMINGS, Ms. H.R. 2457. A bill to help train individuals in that enables college-bound residents of the WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Ms. LEE of effective and evidence-based de-escalation Northern Mariana Islands and American California, Ms. FRANKEL, Mr. techniques to ensure that individuals at di- Samoa to have greater choices among insti- CICILLINE, Ms. NORTON, Mr. BACON, verse levels of society have and retain great- tutions of higher education, and for other Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Ms. KELLY of er skills to resolve conflicts, manage anger, purposes; to the Committee on Education Illinois, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mrs. and control implicit bias without the use of and Labor. LAWRENCE, Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. physical or other force, and for other pur- By Mr. TRONE (for himself, Mr. ARM- ESPAILLAT, Mr. SCHIFF, Ms. poses; to the Committee on Education and STRONG, Ms. SHERRILL, and Mr. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. MITCHELL, Mr. Labor, and in addition to the Committee on RIGGLEMAN): CA´ RDENAS, Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. Energy and Commerce, for a period to be H.R. 2466. A bill to extend the State Opioid BROWNLEY of California, Mr. THOMP- subsequently determined by the Speaker, in Response Grants program, and for other pur- SON of California, Ms. SA´ NCHEZ, Mr. each case for consideration of such provi- poses; to the Committee on Energy and Com- HASTINGS, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the merce. Ms. WILSON of Florida, Ms. SEWELL of committee concerned. By Mr. YOUNG: Alabama, Mr. TAKANO, Mrs. DINGELL, By Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL: H.R. 2467. A bill to prohibit the Secretary Mrs. HARTZLER, Mr. SEAN PATRICK H.R. 2458. A bill to amend the Federal of the Interior and the Secretary of Com- MALONEY of New York, Mr. YARMUTH, Water Pollution Control Act to require a cer- merce from authorizing commercial finfish Mr. HILL of Arkansas, Ms. BONAMICI, tain percentage of funds appropriated for re- aquaculture operations in the Exclusive Eco- Ms. ADAMS, Mr. POCAN, Ms. MOORE, volving fund capitalization grants be used nomic Zone except in accordance with a law Ms. TITUS, Miss RICE of New York, for green projects, and for other purposes; to authorizing such action; to the Committee Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts, and Mr. the Committee on Transportation and Infra- on Natural Resources. RUSH): structure. By Mr. MEADOWS (for himself, Mr. H. Res. 340. A resolution recognizing Na- By Mr. O’HALLERAN (for himself, Mr. CUMMINGS, and Ms. DELAURO): tional Foster Care Month as an opportunity STANTON, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mr. H. Con. Res. 37. Concurrent resolution ex- to raise awareness about the challenges of GALLEGO, Mr. BIGGS, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. pressing support for designation of October children in the foster care system, and en- SCHWEIKERT, and Mrs. LESKO): 28 as ‘‘Honoring the Nation’s First Respond- couraging Congress to implement policy to H.R. 2459. A bill to approve the settlement ers Day’’; to the Committee on Transpor- improve the lives of children in the foster of water rights claims of the Hualapai Tribe tation and Infrastructure. care system; to the Committee on Ways and and certain allottees in the State of Arizona, By Mr. GALLAGHER: Means. to authorize construction of a water project H. Res. 336. A resolution condemning the By Mr. CARTWRIGHT (for himself and relating to those water rights claims, and for terrorist attacks on Christian worshipers in Ms. NORTON): other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019, H. Res. 341. A resolution expressing support Resources. and standing with the Government of Sri for the designation of May as ‘‘National By Mr. PENCE (for himself and Mr. PE- Lanka to encourage the protection and pres- Bladder Cancer Awareness Month’’; to the TERSON): ervation of religious liberties; to the Com- Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 2460. A bill to require the Secretary of mittee on Foreign Affairs. By Mr. EVANS (for himself and Ms. Transportation to establish a working group By Mrs. NAPOLITANO (for herself, Mr. DEAN): to study regulatory and legislative improve- KATKO, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. H. Res. 342. A resolution supporting the ments for the livestock, insect, and agricul- GRIJALVA, Ms. NORTON, Ms. KAPTUR, goals and ideals of National Healthy Schools

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Ms. TLAIB, Mr. PAYNE, Ms. MCCOL- Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- Congress has the power to enact this legis- LUM, Ms. NORTON, Mr. RUSH, Ms. tion under the General Welfare Clause lation pursuant to the following: SCHAKOWSKY, Mrs. DINGELL, Mr. By Mrs. D1NGELL: Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. H.R. 2428. tion under the General Welfare Clause MOORE, Mr. PALLONE, and Mr. BROWN Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. FITZPATRICK: of Maryland): lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2442. H. Res. 343. A resolution recognizing the The constitutional authority of Congress Congress has the power to enact this legis- commencement of Ramadan, the Muslim to enact this legislation is provided by Arti- lation pursuant to the following: holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, cle I, section 8 of the United States Constitu- Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 and commending Muslims in the United tion. By Mr. SCALISE: States and throughout the world for their By Mr. CUMMINGS: H.R. 2443. faith; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H.R. 2429. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. RASKIN (for himself, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United HUFFMAN, and Ms. NORTON): H. Res. 344. A resolution expressing support Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Con- States Constitution, Article I, Section 8, for the designation of May 2, 2019, as a ‘‘Na- stitution of the United States grants Con- Clause 18 of the United States Constitution, tional Day of Reason’’ and recognizing the gress the power to enact this law. and Amendment II of the United States Con- central importance of reason in the better- By Mr. FOSTER: stitution. H.R. 2430. ment of humanity; to the Committee on By Mr. MCCAUL: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2444. Oversight and Reform. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. SCHIFF (for himself and Mr. This bill is enacted pursuant to the power lation pursuant to the following: CHABOT): granted to Congress under Article I, Section Article I, section 8 of the United States H. Res. 345. A resolution recognizing wid- 8, Clauses 1 and 18 of the United States Con- Constitution of the United States ening threats to freedoms of the press and stitution. By Mr. EMMER: expression around the world, reaffirming the By Mr. KATKO: H.R. 2445. centrality of a free and independent press to H.R. 2431. Congress has the power to enact this legis- the health of democracy, and reaffirming Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: freedom of the press as a priority of the lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 United States in promoting democracy, Article 1, Section 8, Clauses 1 and 18 of the Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 human rights, and good governance in com- United States Constitution By Mr. BLUMENAUER: memoration of World Press Freedom Day on By Mr. DUNN: H.R. 2446. May 3, 2019; to the Committee on Foreign Af- H.R. 2432. Congress has the power to enact this legis- fairs. Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: By Ms. TITUS (for herself, Mr. ENGEL, lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section VIII, Clause I Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, Article 1, Section 8 By Mr. BRINDISI: Mr. ADERHOLT, Ms. OMAR, Mr. JOHN- By Mrs. HARTZLER: H.R. 2447. SON of Ohio, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. YOHO, H.R. 2433. Congress has the power to enact this legis- and Mr. CHABOT): Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: H. Res. 346. A resolution recognizing the lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of devastating April 21, 2019, terrorist bombings Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the United the United States. in Sri Lanka and observing 10 years since the States Constitution By Mr. CARBAJAL: end of Sri Lanka’s decades-long civil war, By Mr. RUSH: H.R. 2448. which ended on May 18, 2009; to the Com- H.R. 2434. Congress has the power to enact this legis- mittee on Foreign Affairs. Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: By Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ (for herself, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 CHABOT, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. Article I, Section 5, Clause 2: ‘‘Each House By Mr. CARBAJAL: DELGADO, Mrs. RADEWAGEN, Mr. may determine the rules of its proceedings, H.R. 2449. GOLDEN, Mr. KIM, Mr. BALDERSON, punish its members for disorderly behavior, Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. SCHNEIDER, Mr. CROW, Mr. JOYCE and, with the concurrence of two thirds, lation pursuant to the following: of Pennsylvania, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. expel a member.’’ Article 1, Sec. 8, Clause 3 EVANS, Ms. FINKENAUER, Mr. KEVIN By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey: By Mr. CARTER of Texas: HERN of Oklahoma, Mr. HAGEDORN, H.R. 2435. H.R. 2450. Mrs. CRAIG, Ms. JUDY CHU of Cali- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- fornia, Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas, Ms. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: HOULAHAN, Mr. BURCHETT, Ms. PIN- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the Con- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: The Congress GREE, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. stitution. shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, FITZPATRICK, Mr. WATKINS, Mrs. DIN- By Mr. SAN NICOLAS: Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the GELL, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, H.R. 2436. Debts and provide for the common Defence Mr. CA´ RDENAS, and Mr. HORSFORD): Congress has the power to enact this legis- and general Welfare of the United States; but H. Res. 347. A resolution expressing support lation pursuant to the following: all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uni- for the designation of the week of May 5, Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the U.S. form throughout the United States; 2019, through May 11, 2019, as ‘‘National Constitution Article I, Section 8 of the United States Small Business Week’’ to celebrate the con- By Mr. SAN NICOLAS: Constitution. tributions of small businesses and entre- H.R. 2437. By Mr. CICILLINE: preneurs in every community in the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2451. States; to the Committee on Small Business. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 and Article lation pursuant to the following: f IV, Section 3, Clause 2 of the U.S. Constitu- Article 1, Section 8. CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY tion By Ms. DELAURO: STATEMENT By Ms. HAALAND: H.R. 2452. H.R. 2438. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: the Rules of the House of Representa- lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 of the United States tives, the following statements are sub- Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 Constitution. mitted regarding the specific powers By Mr. SCHNEIDER: By Mr. GALLAGHER: granted to Congress in the Constitu- H.R. 2439. H.R. 2453. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- tion to enact the accompanying bill or lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: joint resolution. Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- Article I, Section 8, Clause 3—Congress has By Mr. JEFFRIES: tion. the authority regulate interstate commerce H.R. 2426. By Mr. DEFAZIO: By Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2440. H.R. 2454. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article 1, Section 8, Clause 8 lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following:

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Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution. H.R. 925: Mr. QUIGLEY. By Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania: By Mr. TRONE: H.R. 938: Mr. MEADOWS. H.R. 2455. H.R. 2466. H.R. 943: Ms. PINGREE, Mr. JOYCE of Ohio, Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. COX of California, Ms. DEAN, Mr. KEVIN lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: HERN of Oklahoma, Mr. RUTHERFORD, Mr. Article I Section 8 Clause 3—Congress has Clause 1 of section 8 of article I of the Con- MCADAMS, Mrs. LEE of Nevada, Mr. PANETTA, the ability to regulate Commerce with for- stitution: Mr. KILMER, Mr. ROUDA, Mr. eign Nations, and among the several States, ‘‘The Congress shall have Power To lay and KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mr. COLE, Mr. BILIRAKIS, and with the Indian Tribes. collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, Mr. RYAN, Mr. LAMB, Mr. MORELLE, Ms. By Ms. LEE of California: to pay the Debts and provide for the common SHERRILL, and Mr. FOSTER. H.R. 2456. Defence and general Welfare of the United H.R. 945: Mr. LEVIN of Michigan, Ms. BLUNT Congress has the power to enact this legis- States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises ROCHESTER, and Mr. GOLDEN. lation pursuant to the following: shall be uniform throughout the United H.R. 946: Mr. DEUTCH and Ms. CLARK of This bill is enacted pursuant to the power States;’’ Massachusetts. granted to Congress under Article I of the By Mr. YOUNG: H.R. 956: Mrs. WALORSKI. United States Constitution and its subse- H.R. 2467. H.R. 961: Ms. ESHOO and Mrs. LURIA. quent amendments, and further clarified and Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 965: Mr. KIM. interpreted by the Supreme Court of the lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 987: Mr. CISNEROS. United States. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 H.R. 989: Mr. LANGEVIN. By Ms. MOORE: ‘‘The Congress shall have the power to reg- H.R. 996: Mr. SCHIFF. H.R. 2457. ulate commerce with foreign nations, and H.R. 1004: Mr. GREEN of Texas. Congress has the power to enact this legis- among several states, and with the Indian H.R. 1019: Mr. KINZINGER, Mrs. CRAIG, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: Tribes’’ LAMB, and Mr. GRIJALVA. Article 1, Section 8 H.R. 1030: Ms. SLOTKIN. By Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL: f H.R. 1035: Mr. VISCLOSKY. H.R. 1042: Ms. ESHOO. H.R. 2458. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1058: Mr. LEVIN of Michigan, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors CLAY, and Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL. Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 1074: Mr. LANGEVIN and Mrs. LURIA. By Mr. O’HALLERAN: tions, as follows: H.R. 1078: Mr. LOWENTHAL. H.R. 2459. H.R. 1133: Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois. H.R. 6: Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1139: Miss RICE of New York, Ms. H.R. 35: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK. lation pursuant to the following: MENG, and Ms. MCCOLLUM. ASKIN IRES ELCH Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 H.R. 36: Mr. R , Mr. S , Mr. W , H.R. 1146: Mr. KIND, Ms. SLOTKIN, Ms. ICHAEL OYLE By Mr. PENCE: Mr. M F. D of Pennsylvania, Mr. KUSTER of New Hampshire, Mr. RUSH, and ARDER HERMAN TE H.R. 2460. H of California, Mr. S , Ms. S - Ms. DEAN. Congress has the power to enact this legis- VENS, and Miss RICE of New York. H.R. 1155: Ms. PINGREE and Mr. KENNEDY. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 40: Ms. WATERS and Mr. LAWSON of H.R. 1157: Mr. NORMAN. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 of the United Florida. H.R. 1163: Mrs. RADEWAGEN. States Constitution which grants Congress H.R. 41: Mr. COHEN. H.R. 1166: Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Mr. the authority to make all Laws which shall H.R. 77: Mr. WRIGHT. WESTERMAN, Mr. BACON, Mr. COHEN, and Mr. be necessary and proper for carrying into H.R. 85: Mr. ARRINGTON. BRINDISI. Execution the foregoing Powers, and all H.R. 95: Ms. UNDERWOOD and Mr. HUNTER. H.R. 1171: Mr. CORREA and Ms. DELBENE. other Powers vested by this Constitution in H.R. 141: Mr. ALLRED. H.R. 1174: Mr. COLE. the Government of the United States, or in H.R. 303: Mrs. DINGELL, Mr. DAVID SCOTT of H.R. 1186: Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL. any Department or Officer thereof. Georgia, and Mr. POCAN. H.R. 1220: Mr. KILDEE. By Mr. PHILLIPS: H.R. 375: Ms. PINGREE, Mr. HECK, Mr. JOYCE H.R. 1224: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. LAMB, Ms. H.R. 2461. of Ohio, Mr. COOK, Mr. POCAN, Mr. RUIZ, Ms. CLARKE of New York, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Congress has the power to enact this legis- TORRES SMALL of New Mexico, and Ms. and Mr. POCAN. lation pursuant to the following: DELBENE. H.R. 1225: Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. HORSFORD, Mr. Article I, Section 8, clause 1 provides Con- H.R. 397: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Ms. GARAMENDI, Mr. CASE, Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois, gress with the power to ‘‘lay and collect SCHRIER, Mr. RUIZ, Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. Mr. TRONE, Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL, and Ms. Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises.’’ MCNERNEY, Mr. KENNEDY, Mrs. LURIA, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. By Mr. QUIGLEY: MENG, and Mr. MOULTON. H.R. 1236: Ms. OMAR. H.R. 2462. H.R. 435: Mr. PAYNE, Mr. HASTINGS, Ms. H.R. 1237: Mr. WALTZ. Congress has the power to enact this legis- STEVENS, Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. CASTEN of Illi- H.R. 1240: Mr. PAPPAS and Mr. HUFFMAN. lation pursuant to the following: nois, Ms. SHERRILL, Mr. KHANNA, and Mr. H.R. 1255: Ms. WEXTON, Mr. COLE, and Mr. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the U.S. FOSTER. DELGADO. Constitution H.R. 445: Mr. HIGGINS of New York. H.R. 1256: Mr. COLE. By Mr. RICHMOND: H.R. 497: Mr. KING of Iowa. H.R. 1257: Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. DEFAZIO, H.R. 2463. H.R. 510: Mr. SUOZZI. Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. PALLONE, Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 532: Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois. Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. TONKO, and Mr. RUSH. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 553: Mrs. LESKO, Ms. HOULAHAN, Mr. H.R. 1289: Mr. COLE. This bill is introduced pursuant to the WALTZ, Mr. ROUDA, Mr. CLINE, Ms. STEVENS, H.R. 1301: Mrs. WALORSKI and Ms. HERRERA powers granted to Congress under the Gen- Mr. KEVIN HERN of Oklahoma, Mr. ALLRED, BEUTLER. eral Welfare Clause (Art. 1 Sec. 8 Cl. 1), the and Ms. SHERRILL. H.R. 1309: Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire, Commerce Clause (Art. 1 Sec. 8 Cl. 3), and H.R. 586: Mr. FLORES, Mr. NORMAN, and Mr. Mr. PASCRELL, Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER, Mrs. the Necessary and Proper Clause (Art. 1 Sec. BARR. AXNE, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. MORELLE, and Mr. 8 Cl. 18). H.R. 598: Mr. HUDSON. NEGUSE. Further, this statement of constitutional H.R. 642: Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsyl- H.R. 1316: Mr. FITZPATRICK. authority is made for the sole purpose of vania. H.R. 1321: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. THOMPSON compliance with clause 7 of Rule XII of the H.R. 647: Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, of California, and Mr. GRIJALVA. Rules of the House of Representatives and Mr. SMITH of Missouri, Ms. DELAURO, and H.R. 1327: Mr. BACON, Mr. GONZALEZ of shall have no bearing on judicial review of Mrs. MILLER. Texas, Mr. HUFFMAN, Ms. GARCIA of Texas, the accompanying bill. H.R. 649: Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. RICHMOND, Mr. GALLEGO, Ms. PORTER, By Mr. RUPPERSBERGER: H.R. 651: Mr. SCHIFF. Mrs. MCBATH, Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia, H.R. 2464. H.R. 663: Mr. COLE and Ms. STEFANIK. Ms. JAYAPAL, and Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 674: Ms. HAALAND and Mrs. WATSON H.R. 1335: Mr. BUCHANAN and Mr. ROONEY of lation pursuant to the following: COLEMAN. Florida. According to Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 H.R. 693: Mr. ALLRED, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, H.R. 1342: Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL. of the Constitution, Congress has the power Mr. BERA, Mrs. ROBY, and Ms. PINGREE. H.R. 1346: Miss RICE of New York. to institute legislation which is necessary H.R. 732: Ms. DEAN, Ms. OMAR, and Ms. H.R. 1354: Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois. and proper for the protection of the Amer- CLARK of Massachusetts. H.R. 1364: Mr. EVANS, Ms. DEAN, and Ms. ican people. H.R. 832: Mr. ROUZER. SCANLON. By Mr. SABLAN: H.R. 873: Ms. OMAR. H.R. 1386: Mr. CISNEROS. H.R. 2465. H.R. 874: Ms. MCCOLLUM. H.R. 1396: Mr. POCAN, Ms. WEXTON, Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 897: Mr. TIMMONS. HOULAHAN, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. KIND, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 913: Mr. SCHIFF. MCADAMS, Ms. SHERRILL, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr.

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GONZALEZ of Texas, Mr. COOPER, Mr. BACON, DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee, Ms. WILSON of H.R. 2313: Mr. GRIJALVA. Ms. SCHRIER, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. PETERS, Florida, Mr. CASTEN of Illinois, Mr. H.R. 2317: Mr. SIRES. Mr. CLOUD, Mr. SHERMAN, and Mrs. FLETCH- RATCLIFFE, Mr. HICE of Georgia, Ms. CLARKE H.R. 2327: Mr. BLUMENAUER and Ms. OMAR. ER. of New York, Mr. CRAWFORD, Mrs. LAWRENCE, H.R. 2333: Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mrs. H.R. 1400: Ms. PINGREE and Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. HIGGINS of New York, Mrs. CRAIG, Mr. RADEWAGEN, and Mr. MEADOWS. H.R. 1418: Mr. BYRNE, Mr. COLE, and Mr. LOUDERMILK, Mr. BUCHANAN, Ms. CASTOR of H.R. 2334: Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. CASTRO of SCHWEIKERT. Florida, Ms. HAALAND, Ms. FUDGE, Mr. Texas, and Mr. GOODEN. H.R. 1439: Mr. WRIGHT. BROOKS of Alabama, Mr. POCAN, Ms. GRANG- H.R. 2335: Mr. ROY. H.R. 1443: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Ms. ER, Mr. CRIST, and Mr. DOGGETT. H.R. 2343: Mr. MCKINLEY. SPEIER, Mr. SOTO, Ms. NORTON, Mr. MOULTON, H.R. 1978: Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. H.R. 2353: Mr. JEFFRIES, Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. BACON, and Ms. CLARK of ROUDA, Ms. HILL of California, Ms. SA´ NCHEZ, THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mrs. DEMINGS, Mr. Massachusetts. and Ms. LEE of California. CUMMINGS, Mr. CRIST, Mr. RYAN, Mr. HIGGINS OOPER H.R. 1446: Mr. C . H.R. 1981: Ms. SA´ NCHEZ and Ms. SLOTKIN. of New York, Mr. MCEACHIN, Mr. KENNEDY, H.R. 1471: Mr. ESPAILLAT. H.R. 1987: Mr. SUOZZI, Ms. WILD, and Mrs. Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. MOORE, H.R. 1488: Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of CRAIG. Mr. LEWIS, Ms. JOHNSON of Texas, Ms. BASS, New York and Mr. PAPPAS. H.R. 2003: Mr. FITZPATRICK. Ms. LEE of California, Ms. ESCOBAR, Mr. H.R. 1497: Mr. LARSEN of Washington, Ms. H.R. 2004: Mr. FITZPATRICK. LOWENTHAL, Mrs. DINGELL, Ms. BROWNLEY of LEE of California, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, and H.R. 2009: Mr. MEADOWS. California, Mr. BEYER, Mr. HECK, Mr. NAD- Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL. H.R. 2010: Mr. MOOLENAAR, Mr. FLORES, Mr. LER, Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. DOGGETT, Ms. CLARK H.R. 1499: Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Ms. LAMALFA, and Mr. WENSTRUP. of Massachusetts, Mr. GRIJALVA, and Mr. STEVENS, and Mr. CISNEROS. H.R. 2013: Mr. CASE and Mr. HASTINGS. ESPAILLAT. H.R. 1503: Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL. H.R. 2015: Mr. NEWHOUSE, Mr. BURCHETT, H.R. 2354: Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire, H.R. 1527: Mr. COLE. Mr. TIMMONS, Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. THOMPSON Mr. BEYER, and Mr. KHANNA. H.R. 1545: Mr. VAN DREW, Mr. GIANFORTE, of Pennsylvania, Mr. SCHWEIKERT, and Mr. H.R. 2355: Mr. MEADOWS. and Mr. MORELLE. WOMACK. H.R. 2376: Mr. COHEN and Mr. MEADOWS. H.R. 1546: Mr. TED LIEU of California. H.R. 2062: Mr. BERA. H.R. 2381: Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas, Mr. H.R. 1554: Miss RICE of New York, Mrs. H.R. 2070: Mr. FITZPATRICK and Mr. CLAY. VELA, and Mr. EMMER. MILLER, and Mr. SCHIFF. H.R. 2073: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. H.R. 2388: Ms. GABBARD. H.R. 1572: Mr. VAN DREW. H.R. 2076: Mr. COLE. H.R. 1595: Mr. VELA, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, H.R. 2081: Mr. RYAN and Mr. CASTRO of H.R. 2420: Mr. BACON. and Mr. GIBBS. Texas. H.R. 2421: Mr. SCHNEIDER. H.R. 1610: Miss RICE of New York and Mr. H.R. 2091: Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. DESAULNIER, H.R. 2422: Mr. MCNERNEY. ´ GARCIA of Illinois. and Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. H.J. Res. 48: Mr. HIGGINS of New York, Mr. H.R. 1622: Mr. SERRANO. H.R. 2094: Mr. PAPPAS. PERLMUTTER, and Mr. HECK. H.R. 1628: Mr. KIND. H.R. 2101: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. H. Con. Res. 8: Ms. NORTON. H.R. 1636: Mrs. LAWRENCE and Mr. H.R. 2115: Mr. VAN DREW. H. Con. Res. 20: Mr. LOUDERMILK. ESPAILLAT. H.R. 2142: Mr. SPANO. H. Con. Res. 32: Ms. LOFGREN and Mr. GON- C ACHIN ACKSON EE H.R. 1692: Mr. M E , Ms. J L , H.R. 2148: Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. JUDY CHU of ZALEZ of Texas. E AZIO UJA´ N ERRY Mr. D F , Mr. L , Mr. P , Mr. California, Mr. DOGGETT, and Ms. LOFGREN. H. Con. Res. 36: Ms. JUDY CHU of California. CLAY, and Ms. FRANKEL. H.R. 2150: Mr. KHANNA, Mr. THOMPSON of H. Res. 23: Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. NORCROSS, H.R. 1695: Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mississippi, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. MARSHALL, Mr. TAKANO, Mrs. LURIA, Mr. H.R. 1696: Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. Mrs. RODGERS of Washington, Mrs. DINGELL, LANGEVIN, and Mr. JEFFRIES. BLUMENAUER, Mr. SCHNEIDER, and Mr. TURN- Mr. MCKINLEY, Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. CASE, Mr. H. Res. 54: Mrs. LURIA, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. ER. MOULTON, Mr. KILMER, Ms. KUSTER of New JEFFRIES, Ms. HOULAHAN, Mr. LANGEVIN, and H.R. 1697: Mrs. HARTZLER, Mr. PENCE, Mr. Hampshire, Mr. SCHRADER, Mr. SMITH of Ne- Mrs. MILLER. ARMSTRONG, Mr. SIMPSON, and Mr. JOHNSON braska, Mr. GUEST, Mr. GOLDEN, Ms. H. Res. 91: Mr. MALINOWSKI. of Louisiana. MUCARSEL-POWELL, Ms. JUDY CHU of Cali- H. Res. 109: Mr. LUJA´ N. H.R. 1698: Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. PENCE, Mr. fornia, and Mr. ARMSTRONG. H. Res. 114: Mr. FLORES. ARMSTRONG, Mr. SIMPSON, and Mr. H.R. 2156: Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. VAN DREW, and H. Res. 189: Mr. COOK and Mr. COLE. GROTHMAN. Mr. LAMB. H. Res. 214: Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. H.R. 1713: Mr. MAST, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. KIM, H.R. 2161: Mr. NORMAN. H. Res. 230: Ms. MENG and Mr. SEAN PAT- Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 2178: Mr. LYNCH, Mr. THOMPSON of RICK MALONEY of New York. SOTO, Mr. YOUNG, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Ms. BLUNT Pennsylvania, Mr. VAN DREW, and Mr. H. Res. 233: Mr. TRONE. ROCHESTER, Mr. HIMES, and Mr. COLE. COHEN. H. Res. 242: Mr. FLORES. H.R. 1753: Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. H.R. 2184: Mr. CASE and Mrs. WATSON COLE- H.R. 1766: Mrs. TRAHAN, Mr. CURTIS, Mr. H. Res. 270: Mr. GALLAGHER. MAN. KEVIN HERN of Oklahoma, Mr. CARBAJAL, Ms. H. Res. 277: Mr. PAPPAS, Mr. DESAULNIER, H.R. 2191: Ms. NORTON. SCANLON, and Mr. MARSHALL. Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire, and Mr. SEAN H.R. 2195: Ms. PINGREE, Mrs. DINGELL, Ms. H.R. 1786: Ms. STEFANIK. PATRICK MALONEY of New York. MOORE, and Ms. SLOTKIN. H.R. 1789: Ms. OMAR. H. Res. 297: Ms. WILSON of Florida and Mr. SHOO H.R. 1793: Mr. HASTINGS. H.R. 2199: Ms. E . LEWIS. H.R. 1794: Mr. MOOLENAAR. H.R. 2201: Mr. MEADOWS and Mr. MULLIN. H. Res. 299: Mrs. MCBATH, Mr. GONZALEZ of H.R. 1814: Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of H.R. 2204: Mr. MEADOWS, Mr. RATCLIFFE, Texas, Mrs. DINGELL, Mrs. DAVIS of Cali- New York, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. COLE, and Miss Mr. GAETZ, and Mr. GREEN of Tennessee. fornia, Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Ms. TLAIB, and RICE of New York. H.R. 2215: Ms. LEE of California. Mr. RUSH. H.R. 1846: Mr. HIGGINS of New York. H.R. 2219: Mr. MEADOWS. H. Res. 310: Ms. MENG. H.R. 1854: Mr. SPANO, Mr. MITCHELL, and H.R. 2222: Mr. KING of New York and Mr. H. Res. 311: Mrs. LOWEY and Miss RICE of Mr. LOUDERMILK. GOLDEN. New York. H.R. 1863: Ms. SLOTKIN and Mr. PAPPAS. H.R. 2250: Ms. LEE of California. H. Res. 325: Mr. MCNERNEY, Mrs. FLETCHER, H.R. 1869: Mr. COX of California, Mr. PHIL- H.R. 2266: Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. BYRNE, Mr. Mr. LEWIS, Mr. KILDEE, Miss RICE of New LIPS, and Mr. STAUBER. ALLEN, Mr. WITTMAN, and Mr. FLORES. York, Mr. SWALWELL of California, and Ms. H.R. 1872: Mr. RESCHENTHALER. H.R. 2271: Mr. WITTMAN, Mrs. WATSON PORTER. H.R. 1878: Mr. VAN DREW, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. COLEMAN, Ms. FUDGE, Mr. NEGUSE, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. GOMEZ, Ms. SCHRIER, Mr. LAWSON of Florida, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. THOMP- f HARDER of California, Mr. PAPPAS, Ms. SON of Mississippi, Mr. RICHMOND, Mr. CLEAV- MUCARSEL-POWELL, and Ms. JUDY CHU of ER, Mr. CLYBURN, Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mrs. California. DEMINGS, Ms. PRESSLEY, Ms. KELLY of Illi- PETITIONS, ETC. H.R. 1897: Mr. HECK, Ms. MUCARSEL-POW- nois, Ms. JOHNSON of Texas, Ms. BASS, Ms. Under clause 3 of rule XII, ELL, Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. HASTINGS, and Mr. WILSON of Florida, Mr. EVANS, Mr. JOHNSON GRIJALVA. of Georgia, Mrs. LAWRENCE, Ms. JACKSON 15. The SPEAKER presented a petition of H.R. 1903: Mrs. MILLER. LEE, and Mr. MEEKS. the City Commission of Coconut Creek, FL, H.R. 1911: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina H.R. 2289: Mr. COX of California, Mr. relative to Resolution No. 2019-082, urging and Mr. MEADOWS. GARCI´A of Illinois, and Mr. TRONE. the United States Congress to Enact H.R. H.R. 1914: Mr. YOUNG. H.R. 2293: Mr. POSEY, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. 763, The Energy Innovation and Carbon Divi- H.R. 1939: Mr. GOLDEN. JOHNSON of Ohio, and Mr. COLE. dend Act of 2019; which was referred jointly H.R. 1948: Mr. MEEKS, Mr. SERRANO, Ms. H.R. 2294: Mr. MOOLENAAR. to the Committees on Ways and Means, En- DEGETTE, Mr. FLORES, Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. H.R. 2300: Ms. OMAR. ergy and Commerce, and Foreign Affairs.

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