July 31, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5257 (2) encourages administrators of institu- leadership in adjusting the team’s starting tential, to seek through gainful and produc- tions of higher education and municipalities lineup as the tournament progressed in order tive work the fulfillment of their aspirations across the — to promote teamwork and capitalize on the for a better life, and to live in justice and (A) to provide educational programs about talents of each player; peace’’; fire safety to all college students in Sep- Whereas was presented Whereas the IAF invests in effective grass- tember and throughout the school year; with the Golden Boot award, which is award- roots solutions that promote prosperity and (B) to evaluate the level of fire safety ed to the individual who scores the most peace, and advance the growth of democratic being provided in both on-campus and off- goals in the tournament, and the Golden Ball institutions; campus student housing; and award, which is awarded to the tournament’s Whereas the unique development model of (C) to ensure fire-safe living environments best player; the IAF, applied through more than 5,000 through— Whereas was presented with community-led grants, has empowered mil- (i) fire safety education; the Silver Boot award, which is awarded to lions of marginalized and underserved people (ii) installation of fire suppression and de- the individual who scores the second-most in the Americas to achieve dignified liveli- tection systems and smoke alarms; and goals in the tournament, and hoods, effective civil engagement, and safer, (iii) the development and enforcement of was presented with the Bronze Ball award, more peaceful, and more just communities; applicable codes relating to fire safety. which is awarded to the third-best player in Whereas the IAF’s model— f the tournament; (1) has demonstrated that making direct Whereas the USWNT was bolstered by his- grants to grassroots groups and civil society SENATE RESOLUTION 296—CON- toric attacking prowess, setting all-time organizations in underserved and vulnerable GRATULATING THE UNITED records for goals scored in a single game and communities is cost-effective; STATES WOMEN’S NATIONAL throughout the entire Women’s World Cup, (2) fosters self-reliance by requiring grant- SOCCER TEAM FOR WINNING THE as well as a strong defensive record, con- ees to mobilize local resources for their own 2019 FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP ceding only 3 goals over 7 games; projects and by connecting them to networks Whereas every participant in the Women’s of new partners; Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Ms. World Cup from nations all over the world (3) leverages additional resources from pri- COLLINS, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. REED, Mr. showed the extraordinary quality and spirit vate and community partners; and DURBIN, Mr. JONES, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, of women’s soccer, and will serve as an inspi- (4) incentivizes broad civic engagement Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. COONS, Ms. BALD- ration to not only women and girls, but to and local ownership of community develop- WIN, Mr. BENNET, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. all people as they chase their dreams; ment; CASEY, Ms. HARRIS, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. Whereas for decades the USWNT has been Whereas the IAF—by investing in grass- leading the fight to grow and promote wom- BROWN, Ms. ROSEN, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, roots approaches that create businesses, en’s soccer; Mr. BOOKER, Mr. CARDIN, Ms. STABE- jobs, and leadership opportunities in commu- Whereas the USWNT is leading the fight nities—reinforces the commitment of indi- NOW, Mr. MARKEY, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Ms. for equal pay for female athletes; and viduals to strengthening their own commu- DUCKWORTH, Ms. WARREN, Ms. CORTEZ Whereas dedicated fans and citizens across nities; MASTO, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. SANDERS, the United States showed their unmitigated Whereas investments made by the IAF Mr. WARNER, Ms. SINEMA, Mr. support for the USWNT as they competed in have created an extensive network of grass- MERKLEY, Ms. HASSAN, Mr. PETERS, Mr. : Now, therefore, be it roots innovators and changemakers who— KAINE, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. CARPER, Mr. Resolved, That the Senate— (1) are positively disposed to the United WHITEHOUSE, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. SCHU- (1) congratulates the USWNT for winning States; the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup through MER, and Ms. MURKOWSKI) submitted (2) are better positioned to partner with spectacular skill, teamwork, and determina- other United States Government agencies the following resolution; which was re- tion; ferred to the Committee on Commerce, and other public and private funders; and (2) recognizes the achievements of all of (3) have gone on to leadership roles at the Science, and Transportation: the players, coaches, and staff who contrib- local and national levels; S. RES. 296 uted to the success of the USWNT; Whereas investments made by the IAF Whereas on July 7, 2019, in , France, (3) stands in solidarity with the women of have improved the quality of life and democ- the United States Women’s National Soccer the USWNT as they fight for equal pay; and racy in the Americas by strengthening the Team (referred to in this preamble as the (4) celebrates the contributions of the mil- capacity of individuals to participate in civic ‘‘USWNT’’) won the 2019 FIFA Women’s lions of fans across the United States, and life, engage constructively with their local World Cup (referred to in this preamble as the world, who cheered the USWNT to vic- officials, and hold their governments ac- the ‘‘Women’s World Cup’’); tory, and made the players the best sup- countable; Whereas during the Women’s World Cup ported team in the world. Whereas, by listening and responding to the USWNT finished first in its group before f the priorities of communities and investing eliminating teams representing Spain, in projects that utilize and validate local France, and England in the knockout stages SENATE RESOLUTION 297—COM- knowledge and expertise, the IAF has fos- to reach the final; MENDING THE INTER-AMERICAN tered trust and goodwill with the people of Whereas the USWNT secured a decisive 2– FOUNDATION (IAF) ON THE OC- Latin America and the Caribbean; and 0 victory over the Netherlands in the final, CASION OF ITS 50TH ANNIVER- Whereas the IAF’s support of community- winning the Women’s World Cup champion- SARY FOR ITS SIGNIFICANT AC- led efforts designed to increase opportunities ship twice in a row and becoming the first COMPLISHMENTS AND CON- for development and the strengthening of team to win the Women’s World Cup 4 times; TRIBUTIONS TO THE ECONOMIC civil society and democratic governance has Whereas the USWNT scored the first goal AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF advanced the national interests of the in every match it played during the Women’s United States and promoted democratic val- World Cup; THE AMERICAS ues across the Western Hemisphere: Now, Whereas, in the final match against the Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. therefore, be it Netherlands, Megan Rapinoe scored in the RUBIO, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. CRUZ, and Mr. Resolved, That the Senate— 61st minute and Rose Lavelle scored in the KAINE) submitted the following resolu- (1) commends the Inter-American Founda- 69th minute of the match; tion; which was referred to the Com- tion on the occasion of the 50th anniversary Whereas , , and mittee on Foreign Relations: of its establishment for its significant con- other members of the defensive line played tributions to strengthening democracy, key roles in preventing the Netherlands from S. RES. 297 peace, and economic and social development scoring against the United States; Whereas December 30, 2019, marks the 50th in Latin American and the Caribbean; Whereas all 23 players on the roster should anniversary of the establishment of the (2) recognizes that the bottom-up approach be congratulated, including captains Carli Inter-American Foundation (referred to in of the Inter-American Foundation empowers Lloyd, Alex Morgan, and Megan Rapinoe, as this preamble as the ‘‘IAF’’), an independent individuals in marginalized and underserved well as Morgan Brian, , Federal agency in the United States that communities to be leaders, entrepreneurs, , Crystal Dunn, , prioritizes sustainable, community-led de- innovators, and changemakers in develop- , , Tobin velopment across Latin America and the ment processes; Heath, , , Rose Caribbean; (3) recognizes that the Inter-American Lavelle, , Jessica McDonald, Whereas the IAF was created under section Foundation advances the foreign policy of Samantha Mewis, Alyssa Naeher, Kelley 401 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1969 (22 the United States Government and contrib- O’Hara, , , Becky U.S.C. 290f) ‘‘to achieve conditions in the utes directly to the national interests of the Sauerbrunn, and ; Western Hemisphere under which the dignity United States; and Whereas head coach , the first and the worth of each human person will be (4) commits to continue to support the coach to win consecutive FIFA Women’s respected and under which all men will be af- vital work of the Inter-American Foundation World Cup titles, displayed extraordinary forded the opportunity to develop their po- as an independent agency.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:42 Aug 01, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A31JY6.068 S31JYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE S5258 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 31, 2019 SENATE RESOLUTION 298—CONCUR- tinuation of breastfeeding for 1 year or (4) supports policies and funding to ensure RING WITH THE DECISION TO longer as mutually desired by the mother that all mothers who choose to breastfeed WITHDRAW THE UNITED STATES and infant; can access a full range of appropriate sup- FROM THE INF TREATY, AND Whereas the World Alliance for port from child care and health care institu- Breastfeeding Action has designated the first tions, health care insurers, employers, re- FOR OTHER PURPOSES week of August as ‘‘World Breastfeeding searchers, and government entities. Mr. LEE (for himself, Mr. CRUZ, Mr. Week’’, and the United States Breastfeeding f WICKER, Mr. COTTON, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. Committee has designated August as ‘‘Na- JOHNSON, Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. CRAMER, tional Breastfeeding Month’’; SENATE RESOLUTION 300—SUP- Whereas National Breastfeeding Month fo- Mrs. HYDE-SMITH, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. PORTING THE GOALS AND cuses on how data and measurement can be SULLIVAN, Mr. TILLIS, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. IDEALS OF NATIONAL PUBLIC used to build and reinforce the connections HEALTH WEEK BRAUN, Mrs. BLACKBURN, and Mr. COR- between breastfeeding and a broad spectrum NYN) submitted the following resolu- of other health topics and initiatives; Mr. UDALL (for himself, Mrs. MUR- tion; which was referred to the Com- Whereas World Breastfeeding Week and RAY, Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. mittee on Foreign Relations: National Breastfeeding Month provide im- BROWN, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, portant opportunities to address barriers to S. RES. 298 Mr. KING, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Ms. HAS- breastfeeding faced by families across the SAN, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Whereas, since 2014, the United States Gov- United States and around the world; and Ms. KLOBUCHAR) submitted the fol- ernment has found the Russian Federation Whereas, according to the 2016 to be in violation of the limitations in the Breastfeeding Report Card of the Centers for lowing resolution; which was consid- Treaty between the United States of Amer- Disease Control and Prevention, 81.1 percent ered and agreed to: ica and the Union of Soviet Socialist Repub- of mothers in the United States, or about 4 S. RES. 300 lics on the Elimination of Their Inter- out of every 5 mothers in the United States, mediate-Range and Shorter-Range Missiles, Whereas the week of April 1, 2019, through start breastfeeding their babies at the birth April 7, 2019, is National Public Health Week; together with the Memorandum of Under- of their baby; standing and Two Protocols, signed at Wash- Whereas the theme for National Public Whereas by the end of 6 months after the Health Week in 2019 is ‘‘Creating the Health- ington December 8, 1987, and entered into birth of a baby, breastfeeding rates for moth- force June 1, 1988 (commonly referred to as iest Nation: For science. For action. For ers in the United States fall to 51.8 percent, health.’’; the ‘‘INF Treaty’’); and only 22.3 percent of babies in the United Whereas, per Article XV of the INF Treaty, Whereas the goal of National Public Health States are exclusively breastfed at 6 months Week in 2019 is to recognize the contribu- ‘‘Each Party shall, in exercising its national of age; sovereignty, have the right to withdraw from tions of public health to— Whereas 2 of every 3 mothers report that (1) improving the health of the people of this Treaty if it decides that extraordinary they are unable to reach their personal events related to the subject matter of this the United States; and breastfeeding goals; (2) achieving health equity; Treaty have jeopardized its supreme inter- Whereas there are substantial racial and ests. It shall give notice of its decision to Whereas, in 2017, the life expectancy for ethnic disparities in breastfeeding initiation the United States population declined for the withdraw to the other Party six months and duration; prior to withdrawal from this Treaty.’’; third year in a row, and some of the leading Whereas, in 2014, 85.7 percent of non-His- causes of death are among the most com- Whereas, on February 2, 2019, the United panic White infants were breastfed, as com- States notified the Russian Federation of its mon, costly, and preventable of all health pared to— problems; intent to withdraw from the INF Treaty; (1) 68.0 percent of non-Hispanic Black in- Whereas the period of six month notice, re- Whereas there is a significant difference in fants; and the health status of people living in the quired by Article XV of the INF Treaty, will (2) 79.5 percent of non-Hispanic American healthiest States compared to people living close on August 2, 2019; and Indian and Alaska Native infants; in the least healthy States, including dif- Whereas, during the six month notice pe- Whereas the Healthy People 2020 objectives ferences in obesity rates, the prevalence of riod, the Russian Federation made no at- for breastfeeding are that— chronic disease, and the prevalence of infec- tempt to return to compliance with the (1) 82 percent of babies are breastfed at tious disease; terms of the INF Treaty: Now, therefore, be some time; it (2) 61 percent of babies continue to be Whereas, despite significant progress in re- Resolved, That the Senate— breastfed at 6 months; and ducing the infant mortality rate in the (1) in accordance with all powers delegated (3) 34 percent of babies continue to be United States to a historic low of 5.8 infant and implied to Congress, concurs with the breastfed at 1 year; deaths per 1,000 live births in 2017, the num- decision to withdraw the United States from Whereas breastfeeding is a proven primary ber of infant deaths in the United States the INF Treaty; and prevention strategy that builds a foundation greatly varies among States; (2) declares that— for life-long health and wellness; Whereas women die from pregnancy-re- (A) the United States is freed and exoner- Whereas the evidence of the value of lated deaths in the United States at a higher ated from the stipulations of the INF Treaty; breastfeeding to the health of women and rate than in many other developed countries, and children is scientific, solid, and continually and an estimated 60 percent of maternal (B) the treaty shall not be regarded as le- reaffirmed by new research; deaths are preventable; gally obligatory on the Government or citi- Whereas a 2016 study of maternal and pedi- Whereas poisoning, including drug over- zens of the United States. atric health outcomes and associated costs dose, has become the leading cause of acci- based on 2012 breastfeeding rates indicates dental death in the United States, with the f that if 90 percent of infants were breastfed number of drug overdoses more than tripling SENATE RESOLUTION 299—DESIG- according to medical recommendations, 3,340 between 1999 and 2016; deaths, $3,000,000,000 in medical costs, and Whereas, on average, 130 people in the NATING THE FIRST WEEK IN AU- United States die every day from an opioid GUST 2019 AS ‘‘WORLD $14,200,000,000 in costs relating to premature death would be prevented annually; overdose; BREASTFEEDING WEEK’’, AND Whereas the great majority of pregnant Whereas the smoking of cigarettes is the DESIGNATING AUGUST 2019 AS women and new mothers want to breastfeed leading cause of preventable disease and ‘‘NATIONAL BREASTFEEDING but face significant barriers in community, death in the United States, accounting for MONTH’’ health care, and employment settings; and more than 480,000 deaths every year, includ- ing more than 41,000 deaths resulting from Mr. MERKLEY (for himself, Ms. Whereas a 2016 study found that universal breastfeeding— secondhand smoke; DUCKWORTH, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. (1) could prevent 800,000 child deaths per Whereas the percentage of adults in the MARKEY, Mr. BROWN, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. year across the world; and United States who smoke cigarettes has de- CARDIN, and Mr. COONS) submitted the (2) is an invaluable tool for mothers to pro- creased from 20.9 percent of the population following resolution; which was re- vide essential nutrients to protect newborns in 2005 to 14 percent of the population in 2017; ferred to the Committee on the Judici- against infectious diseases in developing Whereas, according to data from the Na- ary: countries: Now, therefore, be it tional Youth Tobacco Survey, between 2017 Resolved, That the Senate— and 2018, current electronic cigarette use by S. RES. 299 (1) designates the first week of August 2019 students in the United States increased by 78 Whereas the American Academy of Pediat- as ‘‘World Breastfeeding Week’’; percent among high school students and by rics recommends that a baby be fed exclu- (2) designates August 2019 as ‘‘National 48 percent among middle school students; sively through breastfeeding for about the Breastfeeding Month’’; Whereas public health organizations use first 6 months after the birth of the baby, (3) supports the goals of World National Public Health Week to educate the followed by continued breastfeeding as com- Breastfeeding Week and National public, policymakers, and public health pro- plementary foods are introduced, with con- Breastfeeding Month; and fessionals on issues that are important to

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