House of Representatives MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2021

E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 117 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION

Vol. 167 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2021 No. 6 Senate The Senate was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at 12:30 p.m. House of Representatives MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2021

The House met at 11 a.m. and was And as the spirit moves among us, in- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, called to order by the Speaker pro tem- spire us again with Your purpose. Stir Washington, DC, January 7, 2021. pore (Mrs. DINGELL). in us anew the desire to serve You well Hon. NANCY PELOSI, and faithfully as we seek to serve this Speaker, House of Representatives, f Washington, DC. divided country. DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER Call us to hear the words of Your DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: I hereby submit my PRO TEMPORE resignation as Sergeant at Arms of the U.S. mouth and praise You with our lives The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- House of Representatives. It has been an this day and in the days to come. honor to serve. fore the House the following commu- For we pray these things in the Very respectfully, nication from the Speaker: strength of Your holy name. PAUL D. IRVING, WASHINGTON, DC, Amen. Sergeant at Arms. January 11, 2021. I hereby appoint the Honorable DEBBIE f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without DINGELL to act as Speaker pro tempore on objection, the resignation is accepted. this day. THE JOURNAL There was no objection. NANCY PELOSI, Speaker of the House of Representatives. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- f ant to section 5(a)(1)(A) of House Reso- ant to the provisions of section 208(a) lution 8, the Journal of the last day’s of the Legislative Reorganization Act PRAYER proceedings is approved. of 1946, the Chair appoints Timothy The Chaplain, Reverend Margaret Paul Blodgett of the State of New York Grun Kibben, offered the following f to act as and to exercise the duties of prayer: Sergeant at Arms of the House of Rep- Merciful God, we enter this Chamber PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE resentatives, effective today. with a sense both of uncertainty and of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the Without objection, the Chair will indignation. The events of last week, gentlewoman from California (Ms. now administer the oath of office. the destruction, the damage, and the BROWNLEY) come forward and lead the deaths of our fellow Americans are House in the Pledge of Allegiance. There was no objection. deeply disturbing. The seeds of dis- Ms. BROWNLEY led the Pledge of Al- Mr. Blodgett appeared at the bar of content were sown across our country, legiance as follows: the House and took the oath of office, and we have reaped the whirlwind. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the as follows: Almighty God, speak into this storm. United States of America, and to the Repub- Do you solemnly swear that you will sup- Allow Your holy spirit to descend upon lic for which it stands, one nation under God, port and defend the Constitution of the the chaos and minister to our hearts. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. United States against all enemies, foreign Still our fears, that we would remain and domestic; that you will bear true faith firm in our resolve. Still our anger, f and allegiance to the same; that you take that we would yield ourselves to Your this obligation freely, without any mental gracious design for this Nation. Lord, RESIGNATION AND APPOINTMENT reservation or purpose of evasion; and that vindicate Your intent for us to serve as OF THE SERGEANT AT ARMS you will well and faithfully discharge the du- representatives not just of our dis- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- ties of the office on which you are about to tricts, but of Your will. Your love, fore the House the following commu- enter, so help you God. Lord, endures forever. We pray, do not nication from the Sergeant at Arms of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Con- abandon the work of Your hands. the House of Representatives: gratulations.

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Objec- rying out homeless veterans reintegration ing a Member to a certain standing tion is heard. programs, and for other purposes; to the committee of the House of Representa- f Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. tives. By Mr. CHABOT (for himself and Mr. The Clerk read the title of the resolu- ADJOURNMENT SHERMAN): tion. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- H.R. 241. A bill to reauthorize the Tropical There was no objection. Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Act of ant to section 5(a)(1)(B) of House Reso- 1998; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The text of the resolution is as fol- lution 8, the House stands adjourned By Ms. DEAN (for herself and Mr. NAD- lows: until 9 a.m. tomorrow. LER): H. RES. 22 Thereupon (at 11 o’clock and 10 min- H.R. 242. A bill to amend title 11 of the Resolved, That the following named Mem- utes a.m.), under its previous order, the United States Code to increase the amount ber be, and is hereby, elected to the fol- House adjourned until tomorrow, Tues- of the allowable homestead exemption; to lowing standing committee of the House of day, January 12, 2021, at 9 a.m. the Committee on the Judiciary. Representatives: By Ms. FOXX (for herself, Mr. ADER- f HOLT, Mr. BUDD, Mr. WESTERMAN, Mr. COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION: Ms. JOYCE of Pennsylvania, Mr. LAMBORN, Lofgren, Chair. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Mr. NORMAN, Mr. FLEISCHMANN, Mr. The resolution was agreed to. Under clause 2 of rule XII, public PALAZZO, Mr. BROOKS, Mr. WITTMAN, A motion to reconsider was laid on bills and resolutions of the following Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. the table. titles were introduced and severally re- MOONEY, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. POSEY, Mr. f ferred, as follows: GAETZ, Mr. HUDSON, Mr. LONG, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. GROTHMAN, Mr. LATTA, ELECTING A MEMBER TO A CER- By Mrs. BEATTY: H.R. 236. A bill to nullify the effect of Ex- Mrs. HINSON, Mr. SCALISE, Mr. TAIN STANDING COMMITTEE OF ecutive Order 13950 relating to combating WALTZ, Mr. ROUZER, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTA- race and sex stereotyping; to the Committee KELLY of Pennsylvania, Mrs. TIVES on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to WALORSKI, Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. WIL- the Committees on Education and Labor, LIAMS of Texas, Mr. BANKS, Mr. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without BABIN, Mr. PFLUGER, Mr. FULCHER, objection, the Chair lays before the and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. LUETKE- House the resolution (H. Res. 23) elect- case for consideration of such provisions as MEYER, Mr. RESCHENTHALER, Mr. ing a Member to a certain standing fall within the jurisdiction of the committee KUSTOFF, Mr. FEENSTRA, Mr. MURPHY committee of the House of Representa- concerned. of North Carolina, Mr. JORDAN, Mr. tives. By Mr. BLUMENAUER (for himself, JOHNSON of Ohio, Mr. BUCSHON, Mr. LAMALFA, Mr. RUTHERFORD, Mr. The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. BERGMAN, Mr. MCHENRY, Mrs. NORTON, Mr. POCAN, Mr. LIEU, Ms. tion. HARSHBARGER, Mrs. FISCHBACH, Mr. PRESSLEY, Mr. COOPER, Mr. SCHRA- There was no objection. HIGGINS of Louisiana, Mr. CLOUD, Mr. DER, Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. DANNY K. The text of the resolution is as fol- BARR, Mr. STEUBE, Mr. SMITH of Mis- DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. MOULTON, Mr. souri, Mr. MCKINLEY, Mr. JACKSON, lows: SWALWELL, and Ms. CHU): H. RES. 23 H.R. 237. A bill to amend the Help America Mr. HAGEDORN, Mr. MULLIN, Mr. BURCHETT, Mr. HARRIS, Mr. MOORE of Resolved, That the following named Mem- Vote Act of 2002 to allow all eligible voters Alabama, Mr. BISHOP of North Caro- ber be, and is hereby, elected to the fol- to vote by mail in Federal elections, to lina, Mr. CARL, Mr. EMMER, Mr. lowing standing committee of the House of amend the National Voter Registration Act DUNN, Mr. GUEST, Mr. WEBER of Representatives: of 1993 to provide for automatic voter reg- Texas, Mr. GIBBS, Mr. KELLY of Mis- COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION: Mr. istration, and for other purposes; to the sissippi, Mrs. CAMMACK, Mr. BIGGS, Rodney Davis of Illinois. Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Mr. ARRINGTON, Mrs. LESKO, Mr. C. The resolution was agreed to. SCOTT FRANKLIN of Florida, Mrs. A motion to reconsider was laid on Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for HARTZLER, Mr. TIMMONS, Mrs. the table. consideration of such provisions as fall with- BOEBERT, Mr. BUCK, Mr. SMUCKER, f in the jurisdiction of the committee con- and Mr. WRIGHT): cerned. H.R. 243. A bill to amend title X of the REQUEST TO CONSIDER H. RES. 21, By Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- Public Health Service Act to prohibit family CALLING ON VICE PRESIDENT sylvania (for himself, Mr. planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions, and for other PENCE TO CONVENE AND MOBI- DESAULNIER, and Mr. LOWENTHAL): LIZE THE CABINET TO ACTIVATE H.R. 238. A bill to amend title XXVII of the purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Public Health Service Act to require group Commerce. SECTION 4 OF THE 25TH AMEND- By Mr. GOMEZ (for himself and Mrs. MENT TO DECLARE PRESIDENT health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York): DONALD J. TRUMP INCAPABLE H.R. 244. A bill to strengthen and enhance coverage to provide benefits for lung cancer OF EXECUTING THE DUTIES OF certain ethics requirements for the Federal screenings for certain individuals without HIS OFFICE Government, and for other purposes; to the the imposition of cost sharing; to the Com- Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition Mr. HOYER. Madam Speaker, I ask mittee on Energy and Commerce. to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, unanimous consent that the Com- By Ms. BROWNLEY (for herself, Ms. for a period to be subsequently determined mittee on the Judiciary be discharged SPEIER, Ms. DELBENE, Mr. DEUTCH, by the Speaker, in each case for consider- from further consideration of the reso- Ms. LEE of California, Ms. CASTOR of ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- Florida, Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. GRIJALVA, lution (H. Res. 21) calling on Vice risdiction of the committee concerned. Ms. LOIS FRANKEL of Florida, Ms. By Mr. GRIFFITH: President MICHAEL R. PENCE to con- MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. SIRES, Ms. H.R. 245. A bill to amend sections 111, 169, vene and mobilize the principal officers NORTON, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. and 171 of the Clean Air Act to clarify when of the executive departments of the PAPPAS, Ms. DEGETTE, Mrs. HAYES, a physical change in, or change in the meth- Cabinet to activate section 4 of the Mr. COHEN, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALO- od of operation of, a stationary source con- 25th Amendment to declare President NEY of New York, and Ms. CHU): stitutes a modification or construction, and Donald J. Trump incapable of exe- H.R. 239. A bill to amend title 38, United for other purposes; to the Committee on En- States Code, to provide for limitations on co- cuting the duties of his office and to ergy and Commerce. payments for contraception furnished by the By Mr. GRIFFITH: immediately exercise powers as acting Department of Veterans Affairs, and for H.R. 246. A bill to designate the Federal President, and ask for its immediate other purposes; to the Committee on Vet- building and United States courthouse lo- consideration in the House. erans’ Affairs. cated at 180 West Main Street in Abingdon,

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Virginia, as the ‘‘H. Emory Widener, Jr., DEGETTE, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. NOR- H.R. 260. A bill to address the disparate im- Federal Building and United States Court- TON, Mr. RUSH, Mrs. WATSON COLE- pact of climate change on women and sup- house’’; to the Committee on Transportation MAN, Mr. POCAN, Mr. SARBANES, Mr. port the efforts of women globally to address and Infrastructure. CICILLINE, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. MCGOV- climate change, and for other purposes; to By Mr. GRIFFITH: ERN, Mr. TONKO, Mr. JONES, Ms. the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in ad- H.R. 247. A bill to provide for no net in- CLARK of Massachusetts, Ms. dition to the Committee on Energy and Com- crease in the total acreage of certain Federal JAYAPAL, Mr. RASKIN, Mr. RYAN, Mr. merce, for a period to be subsequently deter- land under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of WELCH, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Ms. ESHOO, mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- Land Management, the National Park Serv- Ms. MENG, Mr. COHEN, and Mr. PAL- sideration of such provisions as fall within ice, the United States Fish and Wildlife LONE): the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Service, or the Forest Service, and for other H.R. 255. A bill to repeal Public Law 107-40; By Mr. MAST (for himself, Mr. purposes; to the Committee on Natural Re- to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. GOTTHEIMER, Miss RICE of New York, sources, and in addition to the Committee on By Ms. LEE of California (for herself, Mr. TRONE, Mr. DESJARLAIS, Mr. Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently Mr. BIGGS, Mr. MOONEY, Mr. MASSIE, RESCHENTHALER, Ms. STEFANIK, Mr. determined by the Speaker, in each case for Ms. TLAIB, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. TRONE, BACON, Mrs. HARTZLER, Mr. consideration of such provisions as fall with- Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. SHERMAN, Ms. BURCHETT, Mr. SUOZZI, Mr. GAETZ, in the jurisdiction of the committee con- PRESSLEY, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, and Mr. WEBER of Texas): cerned. Mr. BEYER, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. H.R. 261. A bill to impose sanctions with By Mr. HASTINGS: LOWENTHAL, Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. respect to foreign support for Palestinian H.R. 248. A bill to amend title 23, United KHANNA, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. NOR- terrorism, and for other purposes; to the States Code, to expand eligibility for the sur- TON, Mr. RUSH, Mrs. WATSON COLE- Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addi- face transportation block grant program, MAN, Mr. POCAN, Mr. PANETTA, Mr. tion to the Committee on Financial Serv- and for other purposes; to the Committee on SARBANES, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. DEFA- ices, for a period to be subsequently deter- Transportation and Infrastructure. ZIO, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. TONKO, Mr. mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- By Mr. KILMER (for himself, Mr. JONES, Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts, sideration of such provisions as fall within FITZPATRICK, and Ms. KAPTUR): Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. RASKIN, Mr. RYAN, the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. H.R. 249. A bill to provide that certain Ex- Mr. WELCH, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Ms. By Ms. PRESSLEY (for herself, Ms. ecutive Orders with respect to Federal em- ESHOO, Mr. BROWN, Mr. COHEN, Mr. ADAMS, Ms. BARRAGA´ N, Ms. BASS, ployee collective bargaining and workplace PALLONE, Mr. MOULTON, and Ms. Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, rights shall have no force or effect, and for SPANBERGER): Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. other purposes; to the Committee on Over- H.R. 256. A bill to repeal the Authorization BOWMAN, Mr. BROWN, Ms. BUSH, Mr. sight and Reform, and in addition to the for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Reso- BUTTERFIELD, Ms. CLARK of Massa- Committees on Education and Labor, and lution of 2002; to the Committee on Foreign chusetts, Ms. CLARKE of New York, Armed Services, for a period to be subse- Affairs. Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. quently determined by the Speaker, in each By Ms. LEE of California (for herself COOPER, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illi- case for consideration of such provisions as and Mr. GARAMENDI): nois, Ms. DEAN, Ms. DEGETTE, Ms. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee H.R. 257. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- DELBENE, Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. concerned. enue Code of 1986 to provide the work oppor- EVANS, Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois, Mr. By Mrs. KIRKPATRICK (for herself, tunity tax credit with respect to the hiring HASTINGS, Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. Mr. O’HALLERAN, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. of veterans in the field of renewable energy; JEFFRIES, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, BIGGS, Mr. SCHWEIKERT, Mr. to the Committee on Ways and Means. Mr. JONES, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. KHANNA, GALLEGO, Mrs. LESKO, and Mr. STAN- By Ms. LEE of California: Mr. KILDEE, Mr. GOMEZ, Mrs. LAW- TON): H.R. 258. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- RENCE, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. H.R. 250. A bill to authorize the Secretary enue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for LIEU, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. LOWENTHAL, of the Interior to establish the January 8th expenses for household and elder care serv- Mr. MALINOWSKI, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. National Memorial in Tucson, Arizona, as an ices necessary for gainful employment; to MCGOVERN, Mr. MEEKS, Ms. MOORE of affiliated area of the National Park System, the Committee on Ways and Means. Wisconsin, Ms. NORTON, Ms. OCASIO- and for other purposes; to the Committee on By Ms. LEE of California (for herself, CORTEZ, Ms. OMAR, Mr. PALLONE, Ms. Natural Resources. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New PINGREE, Mr. POCAN, Mr. RASKIN, Mr. By Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI: York, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. RUSH, Mr. SARBANES, Ms. SCANLON, H.R. 251. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- POCAN, Ms. MENG, Mr. RUSH, Ms. Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. SMITH of Wash- cation Act of 1965 to create a reduction SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. ington, Ms. SPANBERGER, Mr. THOMP- schedule for public service loan forgiveness, COHEN, Mr. PETERS, Mrs. HAYES, Mr. SON of Mississippi, Ms. TLAIB, Mrs. and for other purposes; to the Committee on SIRES, Ms. NORTON, and Ms. CHU): TRAHAN, Mr. TRONE, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Education and Labor. H.R. 259. A bill to amend the Public Health Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. WELCH, By Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI: Service Act to address the increased burden and Ms. WILD): H.R. 252. A bill to require the publication that maintaining the health and hygiene of H.R. 262. A bill to prohibit the imposition of the name of any person pardoned by the infants and toddlers places on families in of the death penalty for any violation of Fed- President, and for other purposes; to the need, the resultant adverse health effects on eral law, and for other purposes; to the Com- Committee on the Judiciary. children and families, and the limited child mittee on the Judiciary. By Ms. LEE of California: care options available for infants and tod- By Mr. QUIGLEY (for himself, Mr. H.R. 253. A bill to expand and enhance ex- dlers who lack sufficient diapers, and for FITZPATRICK, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. isting adult day programs for younger people other purposes; to the Committee on Energy BUCHANAN, Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois, Mr. with neurological diseases or conditions and Commerce, and in addition to the Com- WALTZ, Mr. MCNERNEY, and Mr. (such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s dis- mittee on Ways and Means, for a period to be WOMACK): ease, traumatic brain injury, or other simi- subsequently determined by the Speaker, in H.R. 263. A bill to amend the Lacey Act lar diseases or conditions) to support and im- each case for consideration of such provi- Amendments of 1981 to clarify provisions en- prove access to respite services for family sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the acted by the Captive Wildlife Safety Act, to caregivers who are taking care of such peo- committee concerned. further the conservation of certain wildlife ple, and for other purposes; to the Com- By Ms. LEE of California (for herself, species, and for other purposes; to the Com- mittee on Energy and Commerce. Mrs. DEMINGS, Ms. MOORE of Wis- mittee on Natural Resources. By Ms. LEE of California: consin, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. By Mr. RICE of South Carolina (for H.R. 254. A bill to amend the Public Health KHANNA, Ms. BARRAGA´ N, Ms. himself, Mr. CLYBURN, Ms. MACE, Mr. Service Act to create a National VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. PA- TIMMONS, Mr. WILSON of South Caro- Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder NETTA, Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. ESPAILLAT, lina, Mr. NORMAN, and Mr. DUNCAN): Consortium to provide grants, coordinate Mr. CLEAVER, Ms. NORTON, Mr. CAR- H.R. 264. A bill to designate the facility of synergistic research, and targeted therapy SON, Ms. HOULAHAN, Ms. MENG, Ms. the United States Postal Service located at with respect to the causes of, and risk fac- CLARKE of New York, Mrs. CAROLYN 1101 Charlotte Street in Georgetown, South tors associated with, neuromyelitis optica B. MALONEY of New York, Ms. WILD, Carolina, as the ‘‘Joseph Hayne Rainey Me- spectrum disorder, and for other purposes; to Mr. MALINOWSKI, Mr. SHERMAN, Ms. morial Post Office Building’’; to the Com- the Committee on Energy and Commerce. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. COHEN, Mr. mittee on Oversight and Reform. By Ms. LEE of California (for herself, SIRES, Ms. UNDERWOOD, Mr. By Mr. SABLAN (for himself, Mr. Mr. MASSIE, Ms. TLAIB, Mr. HUFFMAN, LOWENTHAL, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of CLEAVER, Mrs. RADEWAGEN, Mr. SAN Mr. TRONE, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. SHER- Illinois, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. HAS- NICOLAS, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Ms. LEE of MAN, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, TINGS, Mrs. TORRES of California, Ms. California, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Ms. PRESSLEY, Mr. BEYER, Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Ms. MATSUI, Ms. Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. SPEIER, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Ms. MOORE JACKSON LEE, Mr. POCAN, Ms. BASS, MCGOVERN, Mr. SIRES, Ms. of Wisconsin, Mr. KHANNA, Ms. Ms. SPEIER, and Ms. CHU): VELA´ ZQUEZ, Ms. BARRAGA´ N, Mr.

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GARCIÁ of Illinois, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. United States; to the Committee on the Ju- GINS of New York, Mr. HORSFORD, Ms. HASTINGS, Mr. CARSON, Mr. CASE, Ms. diciary. HOULAHAN, Mr. HUFFMAN, Ms. JACK- CLARKE of New York, Ms. JACKSON By Ms. NORTON (for herself, Mr. SON LEE, Ms. JACOBS of California, LEE, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ms. NORTON, DEFAZIO, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Ms. Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. JEFFRIES, Ms. Ms. MENG, Mr. TRONE, Mr. CASTRO of KUSTER, and Mr. CARSON): JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. NAD- H. Con. Res. 3. Concurrent resolution cen- Georgia, Mr. JONES, Mr. KAHELE, Ms. LER, Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ, Miss suring President Donald J. Trump for at- KAPTUR, Mr. KEATING, Ms. KELLY of GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N, Ms. KELLY of Illi- tempting to overturn the results of the 2020 Illinois, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. nois, and Ms. CHU): Presidential election through unlawful KILMER, Mr. KIM of New Jersey, Mrs. H.R. 265. A bill to amend title XI of the So- means and for inciting insurrection; to the KIRKPATRICK, Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, cial Security Act to eliminate the general Committee on the Judiciary. Ms. KUSTER, Mr. LAMB, Mr. LAN- Medicaid funding limitations for territories By Ms. LEE of California (for herself, GEVIN, Mr. LARSEN of Washington, of the United States, and for other purposes; Ms. NORTON, Mr. CARSON, Ms. CASTOR Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Mrs. to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. of Florida, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. HAS- LAWRENCE, Mr. LAWSON of Florida, By Mr. STEWART (for himself, Mr. TINGS, Mr. VARGAS, Ms. CLARKE of Ms. LEE of California, Mrs. LEE of OWENS, Mr. CURTIS, and Mr. MOORE of New York, Mr. CLEAVER, Ms. Nevada, Ms. LEGER FERNANDEZ, Mr. Utah): SA´ NCHEZ, Mr. TAKANO, Ms. CRAIG, Ms. LEVIN of Michigan, Mr. LEVIN of Cali- H.R. 266. A bill to name the Air Force Utah PORTER, Ms. KUSTER, Mr. ESPAILLAT, fornia, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Test and Training Range as the ‘‘Bishop Mrs. DINGELL, Mr. TRONE, Mrs. Mrs. LURIA, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. Utah Test and Training Range’’, and for HAYES, Mr. TONKO, and Mr. KILMER): MALINOWSKI, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALO- other purposes; to the Committee on Armed H. Con. Res. 4. Concurrent resolution sup- NEY of New York, Mr. SEAN PATRICK Services. porting the goals and ideals of No Name- MALONEY of New York, Ms. MANNING, By Mr. THOMPSON of California (for Calling Week in bringing attention to name- Ms. MATSUI, Mrs. MCBATH, Ms. himself, Mr. PANETTA, Ms. LEE of calling of all kinds and providing schools MCCOLLUM, Mr. MCEACHIN, Mr. California, Mr. DEFAZIO, and Mr. with the tools and inspiration to launch an MCGOVERN, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. NEWHOUSE): ongoing dialogue about ways to eliminate MEEKS, Ms. MENG, Mr. MFUME, Ms. H.R. 267. A bill to extend the wildfire and name-calling, bullying, and harassment in MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. MORELLE, hurricane indemnity program to cover cer- their communities; to the Committee on Mr. MOULTON, Mr. MRVAN, Mrs. MUR- tain crop losses in calendar year 2020, and for Education and Labor. PHY of Florida, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. other purposes; to the Committee on Agri- By Mr. RASKIN: NEAL, Mr. NEGUSE, Ms. NEWMAN, Mr. culture. H. Res. 21. A resolution calling on Vice NORCROSS, Ms. NORTON, Mr. By Mr. VELA: President Michael R. Pence to convene and O’HALLERAN, Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ, Ms. mobilize the principal officers of the execu- H.R. 268. A bill to provide for the boundary OMAR, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. PANETTA, tive departments of the Cabinet to activate of the Palo Alto Battlefield National His- Mr. PAPPAS, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. section 4 of the 25th Amendment to declare toric Park to be adjusted, to authorize the PAYNE, Mr. PHILLIPS, Ms. PINGREE, President Donald J. Trump incapable of exe- donation of land to the United States for ad- Ms. PLASKETT, Mr. POCAN, Ms. POR- cuting the duties of his office and to imme- dition to that historic park, and for other TER, Ms. PRESSLEY, Mr. PRICE of diately exercise powers as acting President; purposes; to the Committee on Natural Re- North Carolina, Mr. QUIGLEY, Miss to the Committee on the Judiciary. sources. RICE of New York, and Ms. ROSS): By Mr. VELA: By Mrs. DINGELL: H. Res. 24. A resolution impeaching Donald H.R. 269. A bill to enhance the safety of H. Res. 22. A resolution electing a Member John Trump, President of the United States, ports of entry in the United States, and for to a certain standing committee of the for high crimes and misdemeanors; to the other purposes; to the Committee on Trans- House of Representatives; considered and Committee on the Judiciary. portation and Infrastructure. agreed to. By Ms. BUSH (for herself, Ms. By Mr. YOUNG (for himself, Mr. DEFA- By Mrs. DINGELL: PRESSLEY, Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ, Mr. H. Res. 23. A resolution electing a Member ZIO, and Ms. BONAMICI): BOWMAN, Ms. OMAR, Ms. TLAIB, Mr. to a certain standing committee of the H.R. 270. A bill to amend the market name JONES, Mr. PASCRELL, Ms. ADAMS, House of Representatives; considered and of genetically altered salmon in the United Ms. BARRAGA´ N, Ms. CLARKE of New agreed to. States, and for other purposes; to the Com- York, Ms. CHU, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. By Mr. CICILLINE (for himself, Mr. mittee on Energy and Commerce. COOPER, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. DANNY K. LIEU, Mr. RASKIN, Mr. NADLER, Ms. By Mr. YOUNG (for himself, Mr. DEFA- DAVIS of Illinois, Mrs. DEMINGS, Mr. ADAMS, Mr. AGUILAR, Mr. ALLRED, ZIO, and Ms. BONAMICI): DESAULNIER, Ms. ESCOBAR, Mr. Mr. AUCHINCLOSS, Mrs. AXNE, Ms. H.R. 271. A bill to amend the Federal Food, ESPAILLAT, Mr. EVANS, Mr. GARCIÁ of BARRAGA´ N, Ms. BASS, Mrs. BEATTY, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require labeling Illinois, Mr. GOMEZ, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. BERA, Mr. BEYER, Mr. BISHOP of of genetically engineered fish; to the Com- Mr. HORSFORD, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. Georgia, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. BLUNT mittee on Energy and Commerce. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mrs. KIRK- ROCHESTER, Ms. BONAMICI, Ms. By Mr. YOUNG: PATRICK, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. BOURDEAUX, Mr. BOWMAN, Mr. H.R. 272. A bill to amend the National Ma- LIEU, Mr. MCNERNEY, Ms. MOORE of BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, rine Sanctuaries Act to prescribe an addi- Wisconsin, Ms. NEWMAN, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. BROWN, Ms. BROWNLEY, Ms. BUSH, tional requirement for the designation of Ms. PINGREE, Mr. POCAN, Mr. RUSH, Mrs. BUSTOS, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. marine sanctuaries off the coast of Alaska, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. CARBAJAL, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. CAR- and for other purposes; to the Committee on SIRES, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. TORRES of SON, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. CASE, Mr. Natural Resources. New York, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Ms. WIL- CASTEN, Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Mr. By Mr. YOUNG (for himself and Ms. LIAMS of Georgia, Ms. WILSON of Flor- CASTRO of Texas, Ms. CHU, Ms. CLARK BONAMICI): ida, Mr. VARGAS, Ms. JACOBS of Cali- of Massachusetts, Ms. CLARKE of New H.R. 273. A bill to prevent the escapement fornia, and Mr. KAHELE): of genetically altered salmon in the United York, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. CLYBURN, H. Res. 25. A resolution directing the Com- States, and for other purposes; to the Com- Mr. COHEN, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. COO- mittee on Ethics to investigate, and issue a mittee on Natural Resources. PER, Mr. CORREA, Mr. COSTA, Mr. report on, whether any and all actions taken By Mr. YOUNG (for himself, Mr. DEFA- COURTNEY, Ms. CRAIG, Mr. CRIST, Mr. by Members of the 117th Congress who ZIO, Mr. CASTEN, and Ms. NORTON): CROW, Mr. CUELLAR, Ms. DAVIDS of sought to overturn the 2020 Presidential elec- H.R. 274. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Kansas, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illi- tion violated their oath of office to uphold the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce nois, Ms. DEAN, Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. the Constitution or the Rules of the House of from authorizing commercial finfish aqua- DEGETTE, Ms. DELAURO, Ms. Representatives, and should face sanction, culture operations in the Exclusive Eco- DELBENE, Mr. DELGADO, Mrs. including removal from the House of Rep- nomic Zone except in accordance with a law DEMINGS, Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. resentatives; to the Committee on Rules, and authorizing such action; to the Committee DEUTCH, Mrs. DINGELL, Mr. DOGGETT, in addition to the Committee on the Judici- on Natural Resources. Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsyl- ary, for a period to be subsequently deter- By Mr. COHEN (for himself, Ms. LOF- vania, Ms. ESCOBAR, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- GREN, Ms. ESHOO, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, ESPAILLAT, Mr. EVANS, Mrs. FLETCH- sideration of such provisions as fall within Ms. BROWNLEY, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. ER, Mr. FOSTER, Ms. LOIS FRANKEL of the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. ESPAILLAT, Mr. GARAMENDI, and Mr. Florida, Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. By Ms. JACKSON LEE (for herself, COOPER): GARAMENDI, Ms. GARCIA of Texas, Mr. Mrs. BEATTY, Ms. CLARKE of New H.J. Res. 14. A joint resolution proposing GARCIÁ of Illinois, Mr. GOMEZ, Mr. York, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, an amendment to the Constitution of the VICENTE GONZALEZ of Texas, Mr. Ms. LEE of California, Ms. WATERS, United States to abolish the electoral col- GOTTHEIMER, Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mrs. HAYES, lege and to provide for the direct election of GRIJALVA, Mr. HARDER of California, Mr. HORSFORD, Mr. GREEN of Texas, the President and Vice President of the Mr. HASTINGS, Mrs. HAYES, Mr. HIG- Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Ms. NORTON,

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Ms. OMAR, Mr. CARSON, Mr. RUSH, Mr. DEAN, Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mr. SMITH of By Ms. FOXX: LAWSON of Florida, Mrs. LAWRENCE, Washington, Mr. YARMUTH, Ms. H.R. 243. Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. VEASEY, BLUNT ROCHESTER, Mr. PRICE of Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. PAYNE, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Il- North Carolina, Ms. LEE of Cali- lation pursuant to the following: linois, Ms. BUSH, Mr. COHEN, Mr. fornia, Mrs. TORRES of California, Mr. This bill is enacted pursuant to the power CA´ RDENAS, Mr. POCAN, Ms. TLAIB, Ms. GRIJALVA, Mr. CASTRO of Texas, Ms. granted to Congress under Article I, Section VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. MCEACHIN, Ms. WIL- WILLIAMS of Georgia, Mr. 8, Clause 1 of the United States Constitution; LIAMS of Georgia, Mr. TORRES of New AUCHINCLOSS, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. whereby the Congress shall have Power to York, Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. BLU- GARCI´A of Illinois, Mr. BROWN, Ms. lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts, and MENAUER, Mr. BOWMAN, and Mr. SPEIER, Mrs. TRAHAN, Ms. JACKSON Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the ESPAILLAT): LEE, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mrs. common Defence and general Welfare of the H. Res. 26. A resolution impeaching Donald BEATTY, Mr. KEATING, Mr. MCGOV- United States; but all Duties, Imposts and John Trump, President of the United States, ERN, Mr. MOULTON, Ms. JACOBS of Excises shall be uniform throughout the for high crimes and misdemeanors; to the California, Ms. LEGER FERNANDEZ, United States. Furthermore, this bill makes Committee on the Judiciary. Ms. ADAMS, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. specific changes to existing law, in accord- By Mr. COSTA (for himself, Mrs. MEEKS, Ms. WATERS, Mr. SARBANES, ance with the Fourteenth Amendment, Sec- TORRES of California, Ms. LEE of Cali- Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts, Ms. tion 5, which states that ‘‘No State shall fornia, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. SOTO, and BONAMICI, and Mr. JEFFRIES): make or enforce any law which shall abridge Ms. BARRAGA´ N): H. Res. 32. A resolution impeaching Donald the privileges or immunities of citizens of H. Res. 27. A resolution urging Tom Flores John Trump, President of the United States, the United States; nor shall any State de- be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of for high crimes and misdemeanors; to the prive any person of life, liberty, or property, Fame; to the Committee on Oversight and Committee on the Judiciary. without due process of law; nor deny to any Reform. By Ms. SCANLON (for herself and Ms. person within its jurisdicition the equal pro- By Mr. ESPAILLAT: HERRERA BEUTLER): tection of the laws H. Res. 28. A resolution expressing the H. Res. 33. A resolution recognizing Janu- By Mr. GOMEZ: sense of Congress regarding the violent in- ary 2021 as ‘‘National Mentoring Month’’, H.R. 244. surrection at the United States Capitol on and for other purposes; to the Committee on Congress has the power to enact this legis- January 6, 2021; to the Committee on the Ju- Education and Labor. lation pursuant to the following: diciary, and in addition to the Committee on By Ms. WATERS (for herself, Ms. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 Ethics, for a period to be subsequently deter- OMAR, Mr. LIEU, Ms. JACKSON LEE, By Mr. GRIFFITH: mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- Mr. PAYNE, Mr. LAWSON of Florida, H.R. 245. sideration of such provisions as fall within Congress has the power to enact this legis- Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. GREEN the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. lation pursuant to the following: of Texas, and Mr. BOWMAN): By Ms. LEE of California (for herself, H. Res. 34. A resolution impeaching Donald Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. CON- John Trump, President of the United States, Constitution. NOLLY, Mr. LEVIN of Michigan, Ms. for high crimes and misdemeanors; to the By Mr. GRIFFITH: H.R. 246. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. PA- Committee on the Judiciary. NETTA, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Congress has the power to enact this legis- Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Ms. f lation pursuant to the following: NORTON, Mr. TONKO, Ms. CASTOR of CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Florida, Mrs. HAYES, Mrs. DINGELL, STATEMENT Constitution. Mr. LOWENTHAL, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, By Mr. GRIFFITH: Ms. MENG, Mr. MORELLE, Ms. Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of H.R. 247. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. BLU- the Rules of the House of Representa- Congress has the power to enact this legis- MENAUER, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Ms. tives, the following statements are sub- lation pursuant to the following: CLARKE of New York, Mr. HASTINGS, Article 1, Section 8 of the United States mitted regarding the specific powers Constitution. Mr. SIRES, and Mr. HIGGINS of New granted to Congress in the Constitu- York): By Mr. HASTINGS: H. Res. 29. A resolution supporting the tion to enact the accompanying bill or H.R. 248. teaching of climate change in schools; to the joint resolution. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Committee on Education and Labor. By Mrs. BEATTY: lation pursuant to the following: By Ms. LEE of California (for herself, H.R. 236. Article 1, Section 8 Mr. SMITH of Washington, and Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. KILMER: H.R. 249. ESPAILLAT): lation pursuant to the following: H. Res. 30. A resolution supporting the Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- Congress has the power to enact this legis- United Nations Sustainable Development tion lation pursuant to the following: Goals; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. By Mr. BLUMENAUER: Article 1, Section 8 of the United States By Mr. MALINOWSKI (for himself, Ms. H.R. 237. Constitution By Mrs. KIRKPATRICK: WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, and Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 250. KUSTER): lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H. Res. 31. A resolution condemning and Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution. lation pursuant to the following: censuring Representative Mo Brooks of Ala- By Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 bama; to the Committee on Ethics. sylvania: By Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI: By Ms. OMAR (for herself, Mr. PAYNE, H.R. 238. H.R. 251. Mr. HUFFMAN, Ms. NEWMAN, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- RUSH, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. WILSON lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: of Florida, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- Article 1 Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution SWALWELL, Mrs. HAYES, Ms. tion under the General Welfare Clause. By Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI: ´ VELAZQUEZ, Ms. CLARKE of New York, By Ms. BROWNLEY: H.R. 252. Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. TORRES of New H.R. 239. Congress has the power to enact this legis- York, Mr. HORSFORD, Ms. PRESSLEY, Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ, Ms. TLAIB, Ms. lation pursuant to the following: Article 1 Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution BUSH, Mr. JONES, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution By Ms. LEE of California: Mr. CARSON, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. LIEU, By Ms. BROWNLEY: H.R. 253. Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Ms. H.R. 240. Congress has the power to enact this legis- ESCOBAR, Mr. VICENTE GONZALEZ of Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Texas, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Con- CONNOLLY, Mr. GOMEZ, Mr. BOWMAN, Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution stitution Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. BLU- By Mr. CHABOT: By Ms. LEE of California: MENAUER, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. TAKANO, H.R. 241. H.R. 254. Mrs. DEMINGS, Mr. KAHELE, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- COHEN, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ms. NOR- lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: TON, Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. HIGGINS of Article 1, Section 8 Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Con- New York, Ms. CASTOR of Florida, By Ms. DEAN: stitution Mr. COOPER, Ms. BARRAGA´ N, Mr. H.R. 242. By Ms. LEE of California: TONKO, Mr. POCAN, Ms. PINGREE, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 255. KILDEE, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illi- lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- nois, Mr. LYNCH, Ms. MENG, Ms. Article I, Section 8 lation pursuant to the following:

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By Mr. VELA: poses, as part of this Constitution, when Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 268. ratified by the legislatures of three fourths lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- of the several states, or by conventions in This bill is enacted pursuant to the power lation pursuant to the following: three fourths thereof, as the one or the other granted to Congress under Article I of the Article I, Section I, Clause 1 of the U.S. mode of ratification may be proposed by the United States Constitution and its subse- Constitution, in that the legislation con- Congress; provided that no amendment quent amendments, and further clarified and cerns the exercise of legislative powers gen- which may be made prior to the year one interpreted by the Supreme Court of the erally granted to Congress, including the ex- thousand eight hundred and eight shall in United States. ercise of those powers when delegated by any manner affect the first and fourth By Ms. LEE of California: Congress to the Executive. clauses in the ninth section of the first arti- H.R. 257. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the U.S. cle; and that no state, without its consent, Congress has the power to enact this legis- Constitution in that the legislation exercises shall be deprived of its equal suffrage in the lation pursuant to the following: legislative powers granted to Congress by Senate. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Con- that clause ‘‘to make all Laws which shall be stitution necessary and proper for carrying into Exe- By Ms. LEE of California: cution the foregoing Powers, and all other f H.R. 258. Powers vested by this Constitution in the Congress has the power to enact this legis- Government of the United States, or in any ADDITIONAL SPONSORS lation pursuant to the following: Department or Office thereof.’’ Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Con- By Mr. VELA: Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors stitution H.R. 269. were added to public bills and resolu- By Ms. LEE of California: Congress has the power to enact this legis- tions, as follows: H.R. 259. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 40: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1: The Congress York, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALO- lation pursuant to the following: shall have power to lay and collect taxes, du- NEY of New York, and Ms. PORTER. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Con- ties, imposts and excised, to pay the debts H.R. 51: Ms. ROSS and Ms. MANNING. stitution and provide for the common defence and gen- By Ms. LEE of California: eral welfare of the United States; but all du- H.R. 65: Ms. KUSTER. H.R. 260. ties, imposts and excises shall be uniform H.R. 149: Mr. SIRES. Congress has the power to enact this legis- throughout the United States. H.R. 151: Mr. CONNOLLY, Ms. BARRAGA´ N, Ms. lation pursuant to the following: Article 1 Section 8 Clause 3: To regulate BONAMICI, Mr. RUSH, Mr. PETERS, Mr. BLU- Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Con- Commerce with foreign nations, and among MENAUER, Mr. CASTEN, Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, stitution the several states, and with the Indian Mr. SMITH of Washington, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. By Mr. MAST: tribes. LYNCH, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. BUCHANAN, Ms. H.R. 261. KUSTER, Ms. PINGREE, Mr. COHEN, Mrs. WAT- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. YOUNG: SON COLEMAN, Ms. DEAN, Mrs. LURIA, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 270. PAPPAS, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. SCHNEIDER, Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- and Mr. KILMER. States Constitution. lation pursuant to the following: By Ms. PRESSLEY: Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 H.R. 161: Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- H.R. 262. By Mr. YOUNG: sylvania. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 271. H.R. 164: Mr. DEUTCH and Mr. HASTINGS. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 173: Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 lation pursuant to the following: and Ms. CHU. By Mr. QUIGLEY: Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 H.R. 188: Mr. COLE, Mr. FLEISCHMANN, Mr. H.R. 263. By Mr. YOUNG: BABIN, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. WENSTRUP, Mr. H.R. 272. Congress has the power to enact this legis- MAST, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. ROGERS of Ala- Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: bama, Mr. KELLER, Mr. JORDAN, Mr. BISHOP lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the U.S. of North Carolina, Mr. CARTER of Georgia, Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 Constitution Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina, Mr. HERN, By Mr. YOUNG: By Mr. RICE of South Carolina: Mr. HARRIS, Mr. GIBBS, Mrs. HARSHBARGER, H.R. 273. H.R. 264. and Mr. SMUCKER. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 223: Mrs. HAYES. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Section 8 of Article I of the Constitution Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 H.J. Res. 3: Mr. MULLIN, Mr. TIFFANY, Mr. By Mr. SABLAN: By Mr. YOUNG: BURCHETT, Mr. COMER, Mr. GALLAGHER, Mr. H.R. 265. H.R. 274. BURGESS, Mr. PFLUGER, Mr. WRIGHT, and Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- GUTHRIE. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: H.J. Res. 4: Ms. JAYAPAL, Ms. GARCIA of Under Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitu- Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 Texas, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. LARSON tion. By Mr. COHEN: of Connecticut, Mr. EVANS, and Mr. DANNY By Mr. STEWART: H.J. Res. 14. K. DAVIS of Illinois. H.R. 266. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.J. Res. 12: Mr. MOORE of Alabama, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: KELLER, Mrs. CAMMACK, Mrs. HARSHBARGER, lation pursuant to the following: Article V: Mr. HUDSON, and Mrs. GREENE of Georgia.

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INSPECTOR GENERAL PROTECTION man HICE has been a valuable partner on nu- REMEMBERING FURMAN STEWART ACT merous oversight initiatives, including our re- BALDWIN cent Oversight.gov Authorization Act, which SPEECH OF was signed into law as part of the omnibus HON. ERIC SWALWELL package last week. I thank him and his staff HON. TED LIEU OF CALIFORNIA in the personal office and on Committee for OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their continued partnership. Finally, my thanks to Chairwoman CAROLYN MALONEY for her tire- Monday, January 11, 2021 Tuesday, January 5, 2021 less work to hold those in power accountable Mr. SWALWELL. Madam Speaker, along Mr. LIEU. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of to the people—including by supporting our with Congresswoman JACKIE SPEIER, I rise to H.R. 23, the Inspector General Protection Act, many initiatives to strengthen our inspectors recognize the life of World War II veteran, a straightforward, bipartisan bill to protect the general. Furman Stewart Baldwin, who passed away role of our inspectors general, Since Congress Chairwoman MALONEY is an invaluable lead- on December 7, 2020 at his home, in Millbrae, passed the Inspector General Act of 1978, in- er in the fight for good government. I urge my California. spectors general have played a crucial role in colleagues to support this narrowly tailored yet Furman was born on August 27, 1922, in our democracy. crucial legislation to protect our nation’s in- Buffalo, New York. As a child he spent time These government watchdogs root out spectors general, saving the taxpayer billions on school, working in his father’s professional waste, fraud, mismanagement, and abuse at of dollars and ensuring the government works photo studio, and doing gymnastics. It was all levels of government—saving the American for the people. through gymnastics that he met the love of his taxpayer billions of dollars annually and ensur- life, Margaret, who everybody called Peg or ing government programs benefit the People. f Peggy. One Government Accountability Office study In 1943, Furman and Peggy married, and concluded that the 73 Offices of Inspectors PERSONAL EXPLANATION he was commissioned as a U.S. Navy officer General saved taxpayers $43.3 billion in 2009, and pilot. He was active in the Pacific theater. marking roughly an $18 return for every dollar HON. JOYCE BEATTY Furman finished his bachelor’s degree after invested in our nation’s inspectors general. By OF OHIO making inspectors general independent from the war and started working in television, at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the agencies they oversee, Congress signaled WBEN in Buffalo. While working in live tele- the importance of nonpartisan oversight that Monday, January 11, 2021 vision at WBEN, eventually becoming a pro- ducer/director, he also went back to school; he defines their role today. Our legislation, the In- Mrs. BEATTY. Madam Speaker, I was ab- spector General Protection Act of 2021, en- earned a master’s degree at the University of sent from the House Chamber on January 5, Buffalo. sures the independence and integrity of our 2021, to attend a funeral in my district. Had I nation’s inspectors general by combating two After 15 years at WBEN, Furman became been present, I would have voted yes on Roll head of the Audiovisual Branch of the U.S. threats to these offices, Call number 9. First, H.R. 23 requires notification to Con- Military Academy at West Point. He received gress in advance of an inspector general several awards at West Point, including the f being placed on paid or unpaid non-duty sta- Department of Defense Thomas Jefferson tus, or incurring a change in status. This en- HONORING BRENT GROOME Award for excellence in television production, sures Congress is aware of any potential at- before retiring in 1986. tempts to improperly sideline an inspector Following retirement, Furman and Peggy general. Second, the bill requires the Presi- HON. TOM RICE enjoyed traveling the world together. When dent to report to Congress if an inspector gen- OF SOUTH CAROLINA she developed health problems, Furman al- eral has not been nominated within 210 days IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ways stayed with Peggy; they eventually moved to the San Francisco Bay Area to be after a vacancy occurs for the position, includ- Monday, January 11, 2021 ing the reasons a nomination has not been closer to their children. made and a target date for doing so. This re- Mr. RICE of South Carolina. Madam Speak- After Peggy passed away in 2010, Furman asserts Congress’ oversight role and allows er, I rise today to honor an extraordinary enjoyed time with his friends and working on Members to question—on an informed basis— South Carolinian, Brent Groome. his computer. He even made video shows, the decision of any future administration to Mr. Groome has served Horry Telephone ‘‘Furman’s Flicks,’’ to entertain follow residents leave core offices vacant, which has histori- Cooperative and the region’s telecommuni- at his assisted living home. cally been an all-too-common practice among cations industry over the last three decades. Furman demonstrated the best the ‘‘Great- presidents of both parties. He currently serves as Chief Executive of Cor- est Generation’’ had to offer. He is also re- I would like to express my gratitude to sev- porate Communications and Government Re- membered for his commitment to his family, eral individuals for this legislation. First, to the lations but will be retiring this month. Through- his love of life, his artistic stained glass work, late Elijah Cummings, the kind and generous out his tenure, Brent has served as a strong and the famous photo he took in 1947, ‘‘Il former Chairman of the House Oversight and advocate for telephone and broadband ad- Baccio.’’ Reform Committee, who worked tirelessly to vancements in South Carolina. Meaning ‘‘The Kiss,’’ the photo shows a ensure the United States Government worked Brent has certainly achieved many accom- young boy kissing a young girl. Another young for all people, including by doggedly rooting plishments over his career. He has dem- girl looks on, seemingly mad that the boy is out waste and fraud. He first passed the In- onstrated consistent engagement and a com- not kissing her. The two-year-old boy in the spector General Protection Act through the mitment to excellence while serving on numer- picture was his son, Furman Stewart Baldwin, Oversight and Reform Committee two years ous industry boards during his career in tele- Jr. ago. Since then, the House has signaled its communications. Brent’s commitment to the Furman Baldwin, Jr., survives Furman, support for this legislation by passing the bill community goes beyond his career. He has along with his other children, Claire Harrison, in numerous forms, including as part of the been a tireless ambassador for many local and Ronald, grandchildren Justine, Eric, and HEROES Act in May 2020. non-profit and philanthropic organizations. Alexandra, and great-grandchildren Melissa Next, Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my Madam Speaker, I join his family and the and Megan. Predeceasing him were his wife, colleague, Representative JODY HICE from people of Horry Telephone Cooperative in rec- son Frederick, and grandson Michael. Georgia, for joining me in co-leading this bi- ognizing Brent Groome. We thank him for his Our deepest condolences go out to partisan, commonsense legislation. Congress- service and commitment to our community. Furman’s friends and loved ones.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:22 Jan 12, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11JA8.001 E11JAPT1 sspencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS E24 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 11, 2021 PERSONAL EXPLANATION parts the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and the fictional but illustrious Richmond Dis- after serving for four years, and after serving trict School of Hard Knocks, from which she HON. KEVIN BRADY for a total of 12 years in elective office in San graduated magna cum laude, will leave the OF TEXAS Francisco. The city is losing a tremendous ad- public stage. She departs having earned dec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vocate for small businesses, working families ades of well wishes built from a lifetime of Monday, January 11, 2021 and struggling residents. community service. On her website, she stat- Sandra Fewer and her husband, John, have ed that as a Supervisor she would be a care- Mr. BRADY. Madam Speaker, I am proud to lived in the Richmond District of San Fran- taker for the residents of the Richmond Dis- have worked side-by-side with President cisco for over 50 years. They have three chil- trict. She also noted that she understood that Trump to enact historic tax reform, free and dren, Sara, Colleen, and Rory and the family elective office is a trust. She amply dem- fair trade with Mexico and Canada, the repeal has deep roots in the community. Her hus- onstrated both during her time on the board. of the ObamaCare mandate and taxes, a ban band spent 35 years on the police force and Madam Speaker, I salute San Francisco Su- on surprise medical bills, and the first reform retired from the Richmond District station. pervisor Sandra Lee Fewer upon her depar- of the IRS in two decades. His policy achieve- Her children attended public schools and ture. We may someday see her on Clement ments have lifted working families across Sandra spent those early years as a PTA Street in one of the small shops or res- America. President for 12 terms. She also participated taurants, and we’ll wonder what she’s doing. Distrust in America’s election system has in school site councils, teacher appreciation Make no mistake. Whatever her more obvious been growing for two decades and is only days and organized numerous school events. activity is at that moment, Sandra’s broader growing worse. That is the true threat to de- As her participation in the community grew, so purpose will be as it always has been: To re- mocracy. For that reason, I gave unwavering too did the recognition that she was a natural main a member of her community and a friend support for President Trump to pursue all legal leader. She was elected to the Board of Edu- to all of goodwill. avenues and investigations. On December 10, cation in 2008 and re-elected in 2012. In f 2020, I joined 125 of my colleagues in the 2014, she served as Board President. U.S. House of Representatives in signing the There is so much about Sandra that can be IN HONOR OF MR. DAN RIVERA OF Amicus Brief to the Texas petition to the Su- summed up in a single word: Heart. For exam- LAWRENCE, MASSACHUSETTS preme Court of the United States. The Texas ple, from 2001 to 2009 she served as the Ex- suit presented election irregularities and advo- ecutive Director of Coleman Advocates for HON. LORI TRAHAN cated the Court hold states accountable for Children and Youth. This organization advo- OF MASSACHUSETTS following their own election laws. Unfortu- cates for young people across multiple issues IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nately, the Court refused to review the case. impacting them in San Francisco, and before Monday, January 11, 2021 many major policymaking bodies. Homeless- Due to a COVID–19 diagnosis, I am unable Mrs. TRAHAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today ness, closing the school achievement gap, to participate in today’s proceedings in the to honor the leadership and legacy of a great and hunger were just a few of the causes she U.S. House. If I were, I would remain true to leader and friend, Mayor Daniel ‘‘Dan’’ Rivera, the conservative Constitutional principles of and student advocates took up. She was elected to the Board of Super- who will retire as the 59th Mayor of the City states’ rights, limited Congressional power of Lawrence, Massachusetts. Mayor Dan Ri- over presidential elections, and the Electoral visors in 2016, took office in 2017, and became the first female to represent her district. vera is leaving his second four-year term in of- College by accepting the Electoral College fice early to become the President and CEO votes as legally certified by each state. As a Supervisor, Sandra was described by a local business owner as an outstanding advo- of MassDevelopment; the Commonwealth of Article II of the Constitution and the 12th Massachusetts’ finance and economic devel- Amendment are clear. As angry as we may be cate for small businesses. This observation was made before the pandemic. opment agency. about this election, we do even more harm if Mayor Rivera was born in New York City to we weaken the Constitution, allow Congress Now, as she walks through the Richmond, she can see struggling small restaurants and a single mother who emigrated from the Do- to seize more power to choose future presi- minican Republic in search of a better life for dents, and undermine the Electoral College. stores that are boarded up. Recently, San Francisco offered these companies loans and her family. His mother moved to Lawrence, If either party in Congress can simply ignore Massachusetts to find work as a seamstress the elected slate of a state for political rea- grants, which Sandra supported. One Rich- mond, an organization that she created, en- in the area’s mills, and it was in Lawrence that sons, aren’t we replacing 150 million votes Mayor Rivera was raised and began his ca- with 535 in Congress? Doesn’t that change courages residents to shop locally. It also en- courages neighbors to help neighbors by vol- reer as a public servant. ‘‘We the People’’ to ‘‘We the Congress’’? After graduating from Lawrence High Democrats in the past have blatantly at- unteering in the community. Its motto is, ‘‘Have you done your One Richmond thing School, Mayor Rivera enlisted in the United tempted to overturn elections in Congress and States Army and became a Military Police Of- seize more of this electoral power for Con- today?’’ Sandra takes seriously her job of helping ficer, serving in Germany, Iraq, and Kuwait. gress. It was a violation of the Constitution those who need the most help. For example, After his multiple tours overseas, Mayor Ri- then, and remains so today. she successfully pushed to obtain a state vera returned home to attend the University of I deeply respect my fellow Republicans who Massachusetts Amherst. Indeed, he became see this issue differently. grant to create a nonprofit affordable housing developer that will someday build needed the first person in his family to graduate from I worry that if we help undermine the Elec- college—something that he and I have in com- toral College out of frustration and anger, we housing in her district. She supported creation of a public bank by the City of San Francisco mon. lend fuel to the liberal national popular vote Prior to being elected as the City’s mayor, scheme, inevitably we will one day stand on in order to provide banking services and economic development to communities ignored by he worked tirelessly to improve the growth and the sidelines as voters in only the largest cities economic development of the Merrimack Val- determine our President. traditional banks. She supported Proposition E that will facili- ley for its residents. As an economic develop- Our nation’s founders rejected this as dan- tate the building of affordable housing and ment director for Congressman Marty Meehan, gerous to our nation’s governance. I do too. Mayor Rivera continued to bring critical invest- The Electoral College ensures we have a housing for educators throughout San Fran- ments to his hometown and communities President who is accountable to all the nation, cisco. 65% of her constituents are renters and she’s offered them protections through her across the Merrimack Valley. and can be a Republican, a conservative, or Not long after, he was elected to the Law- a grassroots outsider if America so chooses. votes on the board and through these difficult times of the pandemic. Long after her term in rence City Council where he served as the f office, her legacy of offering aid to those in Chairman of the Budget and Finance Com- IN HONOR OF SANDRA LEE FEWER need will produce results for those she served. mittee. He provided key leadership in adjust- She indicates that when she leaves office ing the City’s budget in order to restore key HON. JACKIE SPEIER she will garden and renew her friendships, services and personnel. Then-Councilor Ri- vera worked to diversify the Lawrence Police OF CALIFORNIA many ‘‘on hold’’ due to her board duties these Department by making it a majority-minority IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES past three years. Gardening will join medi- tating as a hobby that she enjoys more fre- department with 53% of the officers making up Monday, January 11, 2021 quently with John. individuals of color and tripling the number of Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I rise today Soon, this woman of Washington High women on the force, more accurately rep- to recognize Sandra Lee Fewer as she de- School, City College, Golden Gate University, resenting the people of Lawrence.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:22 Jan 12, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A11JA8.005 E11JAPT1 sspencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS January 11, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E25 In 2013, he was elected as the City’s means that preventative care and treatment HONORING ALLEN CHIN mayor. Over the last seven years, he has led for the poorest Americans in the insular areas Lawrence through two major crises—the 2018 will always be less available than for Ameri- HON. GREG STANTON Merrimack Valley natural gas explosions and cans elsewhere. OF ARIZONA the COVID–19 pandemic. Time and again, he The final Obama-Biden administration budg- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has demonstrated his leadership and dedica- et proposal, for fiscal year 2017, addressed Monday, January 11, 2021 tion to the residents of the great City of Law- this systemic inequity by proposing an align- Mr. STANTON. Madam Speaker, I rise to rence. ment of insular area Medicaid programs with The Merrimack Valley gas explosions forced honor the life and legacy of Allen Chin, who the rest of the nation, first by removing the thousands of families to flee the area, dam- passed away on November 18, 2013 at the cap on Medicaid funding, so that it would no aged and destroyed dozens of homes, left age of 91. A proud Chinese Immigrant, Allen longer operate as a block grant in any insular many businesses with considerable financial was a member of the Greatest Generation, area. losses, and tragically took a young man’s life. and valiantly served our country in WWII to Throughout that period, Mayor Rivera led with Congress has also acknowledged this in- protect our freedom and American values at purpose and empathy in every decision he equity. We acted to provide more Medicaid home and abroad. Allen’s life embodied the made to get the City on the path of recovery, funding for the insular areas by substantially highest ideals of our nation, and his remark- while fighting to ensure the community re- lifting the cap through P.L. 116–94, Further able courage are forever etched in our na- ceived all necessary support and resources. Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020. Pro- tion’s history. For his service and sacrifice, He has been a close ally as we successfully visions in P.L. 116–127, the Families First Allen was posthumously awarded the Con- advanced the Leonel Rondon Pipeline Safety Coronavirus Response Act created equity be- gressional Gold Medal for his service during Act. This legislation will ensure no community tween the states and the insular areas with re- World War II. ever faces a disaster like this one again, be- spect to the increase in the federal-local At age 15, Allen left his family in coming law in December of 2020. match for Medicaid. Families First, also, pro- Guangdong, China and emigrated to San Just as the City of Lawrence was recovering vided additional federal dollars for the insular Francisco, California with a sponsorship from from the natural gas explosions, the COVID– area Medicaid programs. But our actions were his uncle. When WWII broke out, Allen an- 19 pandemic struck. Lawrence has been temporary. These funding increases expire at swered the call of duty and joined the U.S. among the hardest hit communities in the the end of fiscal year 2021. Army. Allen was sent to serve in the Pacific Commonwealth by the pandemic, dispropor- Now, Congress must act again. And in Theater and became a machinist who helped tionately impacting its large population of doing so, we must create an enduring policy train Chinese allied troops. His service instilled Black and brown residents. With the utmost that safeguards the health of the poorest in him a deeply-held patriotism, which he transparency in communication, Mayor Rivera Americans in our insular areas. would later inspire in future generations. consistently urged the community to maintain Upon returning home to California, Allen be- social distance, enacted a city-wide eviction To achieve that goal, I am introducing the came an American citizen and sponsored his moratorium to protect renters, created two Insular Area Medicaid Parity Act. My bill aligns family in China to come to the United States. Emergency Small Business Relief Programs with President-elect Biden’s pledge to address Allen’s first civilian career was owning and op- designed to help the Lawrence businesses healthcare disparities in minority communities erating the Sonoma House grocery store—a and immigrant entrepreneur communities as by repealing the arbitrary cap on Medicaid for place where all in the neighborhood convened they work to get back on their feet, and dili- Americans in the insular areas. and shopped. He met and married his wife Lil- gently collaborated with the State and Federal By repealing the cap, we will be doing more lian who he called the ‘‘Pretty girl from Shang- governments to set up testing sites around the than just ensuring there are sufficient re- hai’’ and they began a long life together. city. sources to face the coronavirus crisis. We will Allen and his wife raised their daughter Ar- Mayor Rivera’s leadership and hard work be setting up the healthcare systems in the in- lene and settled down permanently in Arizona has been recognized by various organizations. sular areas to respond to the next public to forge a new path filled with adventure. Allen He was awarded Masslnc.’s Mayor Bill Car- health challenge, whatever it may be. Most im- was a devoted father and active member of penter Award for Excellence in Gateway City portant of all, we will ensure that day-after-day the Tempe community. He opened and sold a Leadership in 2020, and in 2018 was recog- and year-by-year those with the smallest in- successful Chinese restaurant, worked as a nized as one of the 100 Most Influential Peo- comes and no access to other insurance re- machinist in the semiconductor industry, and ple of Color in Greater Boston by Get ceive the care that will keep them healthy and pursued perhaps his greatest passion: ball- Konnected. help ward off debilitating disease. room dance. A man of dignity and honor, Al- Through his many years of service, Mayor len’s spirit lives on with his daughter Arlene, Rivera has made the City of Lawrence a bet- We will, also, be providing a level of cer- who has followed in his footsteps and contin- ter place to call home. Thanks to his efforts, tainty to healthcare providers—in the public ued his legacy of service. She has served the City’s future is bright, and I join Lawrence and private sector—that will encourage invest- Tempe proudly becoming its first Asian-Amer- residents in thanking him for his dedication to ment in the health industry in the insular ican city councilmember. this incredible community. areas, which by any measure lags the rest of We all owe a debt of gratitude to Allen for f the nation. And by doing so we will create a his selfless commitment and sacrifice. I wish virtuous cycle of rising quality of care powered to extend my heartfelt appreciation for all he INTRODUCTION OF THE INSULAR by rising access that will benefit all at every in- has done to make our community, our state, AREA MEDICAID PARITY ACT come level. and our country a better place. In this spirit of The pandemic has brought home this truth: gratitude and remembrance, I humbly rise to HON. GREGORIO KILILI CAMACHO none of us can truly remain well, while some honor his life and legacy, which will continue SABLAN of us are ill. Now it is time for Congress to to be felt for generations to come. OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS fully commit to making sure the poorest in the I thank Allen, and wish him Godspeed. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES insular areas are treated equitably. f Monday, January 11, 2021 I thank my colleagues who joined me in in- INTRODUCTION OF THE FARM-TO- Mr. SABLAN. Madam Speaker, President- troducing this legislation—Chairman MCGOV- MARKET ROAD REPAIR ACT OF elect Biden has pledged to address the ERN, Chairwoman VELA´ZQUEZ, Chairwoman 2021 healthcare disparity in minority communities DELAURO, Chairman NADLER, Mr. CLEAVER II, that the coronavirus pandemic has laid bare. Mr. SAN NICOLAS, Ms. RADEWAGEN, Mr. HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS One longstanding disparity is that our national ESPAILLAT, Ms. LEE, Ms. MOORE, Mr. OF FLORIDA CA´RDENAS, Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. SIRES, Ms. Medicaid program does not reach all Ameri- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cans with full coverage. BARRAGA´N, Mr. GARCI´A, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. The Northern Mariana Islands, American CARSON, Mr. CASE, Ms. CLARKE, Ms. JACKSON Monday, January 11, 2021 Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Vir- LEE, Ms. NAPOLITANO, Ms. NORTON, Ms. Mr. HASTINGS. Madam Speaker, I rise gin Islands are subject to a hard, statutory MENG, Mr. CASTRO, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. today to introduce the Farm-to-Market Road limit on federal Medicaid support, unlike the TRONE, Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ, Ms. GONZA´LEZ- Repair Act of 2021, legislation that will expand states and the District of Columbia. This cap COLO´ N, Ms. KELLY, and Ms. CHU. eligibility for the Surface Transportation Block

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These farms and 2004 and served as its president during his children Karissa and Chandra may see him for ranches provide the communities they serve second term. a few more dinners. We thank them for their with fresh products daily, ensuring consumers In 2012, he was elected to serve on the San service, as well, because they also sacrificed have an adequate and healthy food supply. Francisco Board of Supervisors. In this role, for the community’s best interests during his Unfortunately, many of the roads are deterio- he sponsored or cosponsored 780 pieces of time in elective office. We will see Norman on rating. legislation, many of citywide significance that the streets of Westwood, his neighborhood, Over 70 percent of our nation’s total road also went to the ballot. For example, in 2016 and perhaps in city hall from time to time. We mileage is in rural areas, yet, between 2009– he cosponsored Proposition W which made will also remember him as the man who un- 2015, these roads have only seen about 37 City College free for all city residents. In 2018, derstood every corner of his beloved San percent of federal highway fund. As Congress he cosponsored Proposition C to fund uni- Francisco because he earned the friendship of debates how to move forward with a bold plan versal childcare. Both measures passed be- people throughout this great city. to address infrastructure, we need to ensure cause San Franciscans deeply appreciate road-repair projects like these do not fall by education. For his district, he secured more f the wayside as we seek to address other larg- funding for parks, negotiated with neighbors to er infrastructure projects. Just because a road allow local businesses to expand, opposed HONORING MARIO LIZCANO is in a rural area does not mean the road is short-term illegal rentals by AirBnB, pushed for small or otherwise unimportant. To the con- lower speed limits on dangerous streets, and HON. VICENTE GONZALEZ trary, I am aware of several rural road projects led efforts to boost funding for senior pro- OF TEXAS in my district and the surrounding region that grams. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES are major connectors that would benefit from He spearheaded creation of the city’s Early this type of funding opportunity. Head Start program, the Asian Parent Edu- Monday, January 11, 2021 Madam Speaker, my bill expands the cur- cation Network, the San Francisco Child Care Mr. VICENTE GONZALEZ of Texas. Madam rent surface block grant program to include Providers Association, and the Chinatown Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Mario these roads—roads that serve as a lifeline to Beacon Center. He remains a board member Lizcano of Edinburg, Texas for his incredible the people that depend on them. We must in- of the San Francisco Child Care Providers As- commitment to serve the Rio Grande Valley. vest in our rural infrastructure now, before it is sociation. Mario is a community leader who grew up in in complete disrepair. This legislation was in- Last year, Norman Yee was elected presi- Pharr, Texas. He went to high school at PSJA cluded in H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, dent of the San Francisco Board of Super- High and attended college at the University of when it passed in the House of Representa- visors. He is fair in setting agendas and works Texas San Antonio. tives in the 116th Congress, and I look for- collaboratively with colleagues. He is also a Mr. Lizcano is now the Administrator of Cor- ward to working with my colleagues to ensure leader. An example is the new housing being porate Affairs at DHR Health, a physician- it passes again. I urge my colleagues to sup- developed in his district at the Balboa res- owned health system that offers some of the port this measure. ervoir. most comprehensive medical care on the U.S. f Rents in San Francisco have declined during the pandemic, but the long-term trend is Southern Border. Mario has been with DHR PERSONAL EXPLANATION sharply upward. The reservoir site is adjacent Health for nearly 14 years and has contributed to the main campus of City College, a treasure significantly to the promotion of health and HON. KEVIN BRADY within my district that I proudly support. Pro- COVID–19 awareness in the Rio Grande Val- OF TEXAS posals for housing stretch back to the 1960’s. ley. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A year before he was tragically taken from us, Mario was named Man of the Year for 2020 by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce for Monday, January 11, 2021 I personally spoke to Mayor Ed Lee about placing housing at this site. However, it’s hard his magnificent record of public service. He Mr. BRADY. Madam Speaker, I have been to build when the public is divided. was not only recognized for his work with diagnosed with covid–19. Had I been present, Supervisor Yee rolled up his sleeves to cre- DHR Health, but for his countless other self- I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 10 ate a proposal acceptable to most and of en- less acts that benefit the community. Mario and NAY on Roll Call No. 11. during service to low income residents of San served as the 2020 Edinburg Census Com- f Francisco. Over time, many thousands will be mittee Chairman and helped ensure South IN HONOR OF NORMAN YEE served. 1,100 units of housing will be built, 50 Texas had the most accurate count possible. percent affordable, and 150 units will be dedi- He is also the Chairman of the Board for the HON. JACKIE SPEIER cated to City College faculty and staff. Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce and the As our nation struggles to come to grips Vice President of the Pharr Economic Devel- OF CALIFORNIA with systemic racism and abuses by some on opment Corporation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES police forces, Supervisor Yee recently placed In addition to his various leadership roles Monday, January 11, 2021 onto the ballot a measure to change the way within the community, Mr. Lizcano is a 20-year Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I rise today in which San Francisco staffs its police force. volunteer firefighter veteran, achieving the to recognize the President of the San Fran- An existing city charter provision required San rank of Firefighter of the year, twice, by the cisco of Supervisors Norman Yee who is de- Francisco to have 1,971 full-time duty officers city of Mission, as well as the Firefighter of the parting the Board of Supervisors after eight on the force. In November, San Francisco vot- Year for the entire Rio Grande Valley. Once, years, and after serving a prior eight years as ers abolished this provision. This will allow the he even ran a 5k in full firefighter uniform to a commissioner on the San Francisco Board board, the police and community to talk about raise money for charity. of Education. how the department will be staffed. 71 percent Mario has contributed and volunteered for Norman is a native San Franciscan and was of the city’s voters agreed with Norman Yee more than 500 regional and statewide events raised in Chinatown. From an early age, he that this change is needed to move the com- and has accumulated innumerable awards. worked at a Noe Valley grocery store owned munity forward. The sheer amount of leadership positions and by his parents. He graduated from Galileo Supervisor Yee is a gentleman and a awards Mr. Lizcano has achieved is too many Academy of Science and Technology, then at- thoughtful public servant. I’ve known some to recognize today in my allotted time. tended City College, and finally matriculated to elected officials who light up a room by de- Therefore, Madam Speaker, I stand here the University of California at Berkeley, grad- structively setting off verbal fireworks in a today to acknowledge the countless achieve- uating with a BS in Civil Engineering. He also tightly crowded auditorium. Norman simply ments of Mario Lizcano. He has dedicated his holds a MA in Education from San Francisco tells it like it is. This reassures his constituents life to the betterment of his community and his State University. that he’s not present at the meeting for adula- legacy will no doubt inspire public service and Norman Yee is an activist and leader. He tion from the crowd but for the hard work that volunteerism of future generations. I thank Mr. taught ESL and citizenship classes at City produces progress. Lizcano and congratulate him.

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The impact union leaders have are director and earned both his master’s and Monday, January 11, 2021 often overlooked, but they are incredibly im- doctoral degrees. Joe brought both success Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to portant. I know his work-ethic, drive, and dedi- and diversity to ASU football, leading the Sun Congratulate the Ball State Cardinals football cation will be missed by all and he has left an Devils to the 1970 Peach Bowl and the 1971– team on being the 2020 MAC Champions and impressive legacy that will be hard for his suc- 1973 Fiesta Bowls as one of the first Black for winning the Arizona Bowl. cessor to fill. coaches at a Division One University. This team made Ball State history by win- Madam Speaker, I thank Phil Lindquist for Following his time at ASU, Joe returned to ning their first ever bowl game. Roaring out of spending his career advancing the rights of the classroom as a teacher and was later the gates, the Cardinals scored 27 points in workers and congratulate him on a well-de- named the first principal of Desert Vista High the first quarter alone before nabbing a deci- served retirement. School. During his principalship, the school sive 34–13 victory over AP No. 19 San Jose f was recognized multiple times for its academic St. achievements and excellence in athletics and HONORING DR. JOE MCDONALD The Arizona Bowl caps a seven-game win fine arts. Joe always saw the good in every- streak and will make the 2020 football season one. He constantly advocated for the best in- a historic one for the Ball State Cardinals. HON. GREG STANTON terests of his students, teachers, and adminis- Congratulations to head coach Mike Neu OF ARIZONA trators because he knew they were the foun- and the entire football team for their tremen- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dation which made Desert Vista a welcoming dous accomplishments this year. They have Monday, January 11, 2021 and inclusive learning environment for all. In made us all proud. recognition of his more than a decade of serv- f Mr. STANTON. Madam Speaker, I rise to ice to Desert Vista, the school’s auditorium honor the life and legacy of Dr. Joe McDonald, was named after him upon his retirement. RECOGNIZING PHIL LINDQUIST’S who passed away on November 16, 2019. Joe SERVICE TO THE INTER- was a man of deep faith, an exceptional Joe was also active and engaged in our NATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS sportsman on and off the field, and an inspira- community; he was a member of the First In- AND ALLIED TRADERS, DISTRICT tion to the thousands of students who had the stitutional Baptist Church congregation for 52 COUNCIL 5 great privilege to learn from him. A beloved years, where he regularly taught Sunday member of our community, Joe’s life was School. He served on the Sun Angel Founda- HON. ADAM SMITH marked by steadfast commitment to education tion Executive Board and the Memorial Hos- and service to others. pital Board. For all of his work in the commu- OF WASHINGTON nity, Joe was recognized with the Arizona Afri- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Joe grew up in Bakersfield, California and was the fourth of seven children. His child- can American Achievement Award, the Monday, January 11, 2021 hood was filled with family and faith; Joe NAACP Leadership Award, the Tribune Lead- Mr. SMITH of Washington. Madam Speaker, played sports and made harmless trouble with ership Award, and the Distinguished Adminis- I rise to congratulate Phil Lindquist on his re- his brothers, gained a strong work ethic from trator’s Award. tirement from Director of Governmental Affairs his parents, and worshiped proudly, singing Joe will be dearly missed by his friends, at the International Union of Painters and Al- alongside his family in their church’s choir. family, colleagues and all whom he empow- lied Traders (IUPAT), District Council 5. After two years at Bakersfield Community ered during his lifetime of service as an edu- Me and my staff had the pleasure of work- College, Joe caught the eye of Arizona State cator and school administrator. We join his ing with Phil for several years. Rarely have I University Football Head Coach Frank Kush family in grief and gratitude, thankful we bore met someone with the expertise, knowledge, who recruited him to play tight end for the witness to his incredible legacy which will be and passion Phil possesses. He was an ex- team. Off the field, he earned his degree and felt for generations to come. tremely effective advocate for workers’ rights met the love of his life, Sharon, before begin- I thank Joe, and wish him Godspeed.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 12 9 a.m., Tuesday, January 12

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Tuesday: Senate will meet in a pro forma Program for Tuesday: To be announced. session. At 1 p.m., the Joint Session of Congress will convene in the Hall of the House of Representatives under the provisions of S. Con. Res. 1, to provide for the counting of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States. Senators attending the Joint Session will gather in the Senate Chamber at 12:45 p.m., and proceed as a body to the Hall of the House of Representatives at 12:50 p.m.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Lieu, Ted, Calif., E23 Speier, Jackie, Calif., E24, E26 Pence, Greg, Ind., E27 Stanton, Greg, Ariz., E25, E27 Beatty, Joyce, Ohio, E23 Rice, Tom, S.C., E23 Swalwell, Eric, Calif., E23 Brady, Kevin, Tex., E24, E26 Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho, Northern Mariana Trahan, Lori, Mass., E24 Gonzalez, Vicente, Tex., E26 Islands, E25 Hastings, Alcee L., Fla., E25 Smith, Adam, Wash., E27

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